JP2020121141A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which can excellently raise the degree of attention to a game.SOLUTION: When game balls enter an upper operation port 33 and a lower operation port 34, reservation information in accordance with a winning operation port is stored to a main control device. On the basis of the reservation information, symbols in a symbol display device 41 start to be variably displayed. In the main control device, when starting variable display and game balls enter the respective operation ports 33, 34, win lose determination is made. In accordance with a result of the win lose determination, an opening/closing execution mode sets in. Also, during a predetermined continuous period, frequency by which the opening/closing execution mode has set in is counted. Performance in accordance with the frequency is executed in the opening/closing execution mode. In accordance with the number of pieces of reservation information stored, length of the continuous period is set.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

For example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a lottery of whether or not to shift to a predetermined gaming state such as a jackpot gaming state is triggered by the fact that a game ball enters the starting entry ball portion provided in the game area. Done. Further, for example, in the display device provided in the game area, the variable display of the picture is started based on the fact that the lottery is performed, and the stop result according to the lottery result is displayed when the final stop display of the variable display is performed. The display effect for one game is displayed. If the lottery result is a so-called jackpot game state transition win, after the display effect for one game is executed, for example, opening and closing of the variable ball entrance device provided in the game area is executed, The payout of game balls according to the number of balls entered into the variable ball entrance device is executed.

Further, for example, when a game ball enters the starting entrance part while the variable display of the pattern is being performed, the information used for the winning lottery is held with a predetermined number (for example, four) set as an upper limit. There is a pachinko machine that is designed to be remembered. In the case of being held and stored, after the variable display of the pattern is finished, the winning lottery is performed using the information stored and held, and the next variable display of the pattern is started (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2004-81853, A

Here, in the gaming machine, it is necessary to increase the attention to the game by diversifying the game. In order to diversify such a game, in the game of shooting a game ball as described above, a method of diversifying the flow-down mode of the game ball in the game area can be considered, and as described above, a lottery is conducted for each game. In the game of confirming whether or not the result is hit, a method of diversifying the display pattern of the display effect performed for each game can be considered.

However, there is a limit to the diversification of games for the former because the size of the game area is limited, and for the latter, even if the display pattern for each game is diversified, attention is paid to the game. There is also a limit in terms of increasing the degree. Therefore, there is still room for improvement in order to increase the attention paid to the game.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-exemplified circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of favorably increasing the degree of attention to a game.

The present invention is
An information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition;
An acquired information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means, with a predetermined specified number as an upper limit,
Based on the special information stored in the acquired information storage means, a normal game state, a first special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and a second special game state that can occur subsequently to the first special game state And a switching means that is advantageous to the player over the normal game state and can switch the game state to any one of the second special game states which is an advantageous state different from the first special game state,
A first output means for outputting the first external information indicating the first special gaming state to the outside of the gaming machine during the first period during the first special gaming state,
Second output means for outputting the second external information to the outside of the gaming machine in the second period in which the first special game state and the second special game state continue.
Based on the fact that the special information is stored in the acquired information storage means when the second period ends, it is possible to execute an effect different from the effect executed in the normal game state for a predetermined period. Directing execution means,
In the third period, which is a length obtained by extending the predetermined period from the second period, based on the fact that the special information is stored in the acquired information storage unit when the second period ends, Third output means for outputting external information to the outside of the gaming machine,
Is equipped with
The acquisition condition includes that a game ball enters the starting ball entering means,
The second special game state is a game state in which the possibility of entering the starting ball entering means can be increased more than that in the normal game state.

According to the present invention, it is possible to satisfactorily increase the degree of interest in games.

The front view which shows the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. The perspective view which expands and shows the main composition of a pachinko machine. The perspective view which expands and shows the main composition of a pachinko machine. The front view which shows the structure of a game board. (A) The front view of the operating port device which shows the case where an electric accessory is in a closed state, (b) The front view of the operating port device which shows the case where an electric accessory is in an open state. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content in the display screen of a symbol display device. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of various counters used for a winning/winning lottery. (A) Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the distribution table for 1st result display parts, (b) Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the distribution table for 2nd result display parts. It is a schematic diagram for explaining an outline of an electric configuration of a game hall in which a large number of pachinko machines are installed. (A) is a rear view of a pachinko machine showing an external terminal board and its periphery in an enlarged manner, and (b) is an explanatory view for explaining an external output buffer provided in a RAM of a main controller. The flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in MPU of a main control apparatus. The flowchart which shows the winning process for the operating ports. The flowchart which shows an information acquisition process. The flowchart which shows a normal process. The flowchart which shows a game time control process. The flowchart which shows a data setting process. The flowchart which shows a fluctuation|variation start process. The flowchart which shows a game state transfer process. The flowchart which shows the transfer process at the time of completion|finish of opening/closing execution mode. The flowchart which shows the process for electric power support. The flowchart which shows an electric power combination opening/closing process. The flowchart which shows a continuous number counter setting process. The flowchart which shows a signal stop process. The flowchart which shows the command corresponding process in MPU of a display control apparatus. The flowchart which shows a hold command corresponding process. The flowchart which shows opening/closing execution display processing. The flowchart which shows the display process at the time of a continuous period. The timing chart for demonstrating the situation when a special effect is performed. The flowchart which shows the management process performed by a hall computer. The flowchart which shows the continuous number counter setting process in 2nd Embodiment. (A) Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the distribution table for 1st result display parts in 3rd Embodiment, (b) Explaining the distribution table for 2nd result display parts in 3rd Embodiment Explanatory drawing for doing. Transition processing at the end of the open/close execution mode in the third embodiment. The flow chart which shows the 2nd game state shift processing. The front view which shows the structure of the game board in 4th Embodiment. The flow chart which shows the 2nd game state shift processing in a 4th embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as "pachinko machine"), will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing a main configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in a developed manner. Note that, in FIG. 2, for convenience, the configuration in the game area of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 forming an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and a gaming machine body 12 rotatably attached to the outer frame 11 forward. .. The outer frame 11 is formed by connecting wooden plate members and the like on four sides, and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall by fixing the outer frame 11 to the island facility.

The gaming machine main body 12 includes an inner frame 13, a front door frame 14 arranged in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack unit 15 arranged behind the inner frame 13. An inner frame 13 of the gaming machine body 12 is rotatably supported with respect to the outer frame 11. Specifically, the inner frame 13 is rotatable forward when the left side is the rotation base end side and the right side is the rotation front end side when viewed from the front.

As shown in FIG. 2, a front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13, and the front door frame 14 can be turned forward in a front view with the left side being a rotation base end side and the right side being a rotation tip side. It is said that. As shown in FIG. 3, a back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13, and the back pack unit 15 is turned rearward when viewed from the front, with the left side being the rotation base end side and the right side being the rotation tip side. It is possible to move.

As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device 16 at its rotating front end, and the gaming machine main body 12 is locked so that it cannot be opened from the outer frame 11. And has a function of locking the front door frame 14 with respect to the inner frame 13 such that it cannot be opened. Each of these locked states is released by performing an unlocking operation on the cylinder lock 17 exposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10 using an unlocking key.

Next, the configuration of the front side of the gaming machine body 12 will be described.

The inner frame 13 is mainly composed of a resin base 21 whose outer shape is substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11. A substantially elliptical window hole 23 is formed in the center of the resin base 21. A game board 24 is detachably attached to the resin base 21. The game board 24 is made of plywood, and the game area formed on the front surface of the game board 24 is exposed to the front surface side of the inner frame 13 through the window hole 23 of the resin base 21.

Here, the configuration of the game board 24 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 24 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings that penetrate in the front-rear direction by being subjected to router processing. In each opening, a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32, an upper working opening (first starting ball entering section or non-priority starting ball entering section) 33, a lower working opening (second starting ball entering section or priority starting ball entering) Section 34, through gate 35, variable display unit 36, main display section 43, accessory display section 44, and the like, respectively.

On the back side of the game board 24, there are provided detection sensors (not shown) corresponding to the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, the upper working opening 33 and the lower working opening 34, respectively. When a ball enters the variable winning device 32, the upper working opening 33, and the lower working opening 34, it is detected by the corresponding detection sensor, and a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out based on the detection result. .. In this case, payout of 10 game balls is executed when a ball is entered into the general winning opening 31, and 15 game balls are paid out when a ball is entered into the variable winning device 32. Is executed, and when three balls are entered into the upper working port 33, payout of three game balls is executed, and when four balls are entered into the lower working port 34, four game balls are paid out. Is executed.

The payout number of gaming balls is not limited to the above. However, in order to increase the advantage of the lower working port 34 with respect to the upper working port 33, it is preferable to set the number of payouts of the lower working port 34 larger than the number of payouts of the upper working port 33. Further, in order to enhance the advantage of the variable winning device 32 with respect to the respective operation ports 33, 34, it is preferable to set the number of payouts with the variable winning device 32 larger than the number of payouts with the respective operation ports 33, 34.

In addition, an outlet 37 is provided at the bottom of the game board 24, and game balls that have not entered the various winning openings or the like are discharged from the game area through the outlet 37. Further, on the game board 24, a large number of nails 38 are planted in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game balls, and various members (features) such as a wind turbine are provided.

Here, the entry ball means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and not only the aspect of being discharged from the game area after passing through the opening, but also discharging from the game area after passing through the opening. The mode which is not performed is also included. However, in the following description, in order to be clearly distinguished from the game ball entering the out port 37, the game ball entering the variable winning device 32, the upper operating port 33, the lower operating port 34 or the through gate 35. Is also referred to as a prize.

The upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 are unitized as a working port device and installed on the game board 24. Both the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 are open upward. Further, the two working ports 33, 34 are arranged in the vertical direction, more specifically in the vertical direction, with the upper working port 33 facing upward. The lower working port 34 is provided with an electric accessory 34a as a guide piece composed of a pair of left and right movable pieces.

Details of the electric accessory 34a will be described with reference to FIG. 5A shows the case where the electric accessory 34a is in the closed state (non-support state or non-guide state), and FIG. 5B shows the electric accessory 34a is in the open state (support state or guide state). The case is shown.

The operating port case 33a that constitutes the upper operating port 33 projects toward the front side and has a substantially trapezoidal shape when viewed from the front, and the upper side length is smaller than the lower side length. At this time, the upper side length of the operating port case 33a (that is, the left-right width of the upper operating port 33) is set to a length slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, and the lower side length is when the electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. The length is larger than the distance between the left and right electric accessory parts 34a. Further, when the electric accessory 34a is in the closed state, the interval between the operation ports 33 and 34 is set so that the interval between the actuation case 33a and the upper end of the electric accessory 34a is slightly shorter than the diameter of the game ball. Has been adjusted.

According to the above configuration, the game ball cannot enter the lower working port 34 in the closed state of the electric accessory 34a, and the prize can be entered in the lower operating port 34 by opening the electric accessory 34a. At this time, in particular, during the operation of shifting the electric accessory 34a from the closed state to the open state, the operating port case 33a of the upper operating port 33 has a substantially trapezoidal shape as described above, which becomes an obstacle. Until the accessory 34a is fully opened, the game ball cannot be won into the lower working port 34, and the prize can be won only when the electric accessory 34a is almost fully opened. In other words, the game ball that has fallen from above hits the side surface of the operating port case 33a and is repelled to the outside, and does not directly enter the lower operating port 34. This makes it extremely difficult to win a prize in the lower working port 34 when the electric accessory 34a is opened in an extremely short time, and only when the open state of the electric accessory 34a is continued. Winning becomes easy.

Furthermore, since the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 are arranged side by side as described above, more specifically, they are arranged side by side vertically, so that when the electric accessory 34a is in the open state, The game ball flowing down toward the upper side of the operating port device can win both the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34. In other words, when the electric accessory 34a is in the open state, it is difficult to distinguish between the prize for the upper working port 33 and the prize for the lower working port 34 by the operation mode of the firing handle 54 described later. Has become.

In addition to the configuration in which the operating port case 33a of the upper operating port 33 has a substantially trapezoidal shape as described above, the operating port case 33a of the upper operating port 33 may have a two-stage configuration of a narrow upper portion and a wide lower portion, A substantially C-shaped guide piece may be provided on both the left and right sides of the mouth 33, or an obstacle nail may be planted obliquely below the operating mouth case 33a.

The variable winning device 32 has a big winning opening 32a leading to the back side of the game board 24, and an opening/closing door 32b for opening and closing the big winning opening 32a. The opening/closing door 32b is connected to a drive unit such as a solenoid provided on the back side of the game board 24, and is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won or is difficult to win. When the player shifts to the (open/close execution state), the game ball can be switched to a predetermined open state in which it is easy to win.

Here, the open/close execution mode is a mode to be shifted to when the jackpot is won. The opening/closing execution mode will be described in detail later. As an opening mode of the variable winning device 32, the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened with a predetermined time (for example, 30 sec) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings as one round, and a plurality of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) as an upper limit. There is a mode.

The main display portion 43 and the accessory display portion 44 are provided on the decorative member 39 arranged along the outer edge of the lower side of the game area. The decorative member 39 extends from the board surface of the game board 24 to the front of the pachinko machine 10. More specifically, the front surface of the decorative member 39 faces a window panel 62 provided on the front door frame 14 in order to make the game area visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and further with the window panel 62. The distance between them is smaller than that of one game ball. This prevents the game ball from falling in front of the front surface of the decorative member 39.

The main display section 43 and the accessory display section 44 are provided so as to be exposed from the front surface of the decorative member 39. That is, the main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window panel 62 of the front door frame 14, and the front of both of these display units 43 and 44 are game balls. It is prevented from falling.

In the main display portion 43, when the variable winning device 32 is in the opening/closing execution mode (or in the opening/closing execution mode) due to the jackpot winning, the big winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 in the opening/closing execution mode. The round display section RS for clearly indicating the number of times the game is opened, the first result display section AS for clearly indicating the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the upper working opening 33, and the lower working opening 34. The second result display portion BS for clearly indicating the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the prize is set.

The round display portion RS starts displaying the number of times of opening at the start of the opening/closing execution mode, and ends the display at the end of the opening/closing execution mode.

In the first result display portion AS, the variation display of the pattern is performed with the winning of the upper working opening 33 as a trigger, and as a result of stopping the variation display, the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the upper working opening 33 is performed. The result is clearly displayed. When the result of the internal lottery based on the prize for the upper operation opening 33 is the winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening/closing execution mode, the predetermined stop result is displayed on the first result display section AS and the variable display is displayed. After being stopped, the mode shifts to the open/close execution mode.

In the second result display portion BS, the variable display of the pattern is performed with the winning of the lower working opening 34 as a trigger, and as a result of the stop of the variable display, the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the lower working opening 34. The result is clearly displayed. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning of the lower working opening 34 is the winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening/closing execution mode, the predetermined stop result is displayed on the second result display section BS and the variable display is displayed. After being stopped, the mode shifts to the open/close execution mode.

Here, the variation display is started on the corresponding result display section AS, BS based on the winning in one of the operation ports 33, 34, and a predetermined stop result is displayed until the variation display is stopped. It is equivalent to one game. However, one game play is not limited to the above-mentioned contents, and for example, a single result display unit is provided, and even if a prize is generated in any of the operation ports 33, 34, the single result display unit is provided. In the configuration in which the variable display is performed on the result display section, the variable display is started on the single result display section, and the variable display is stopped until the variable display is stopped with the predetermined stop result being displayed. And once.

The accessory display unit 44 is a display unit for clearly indicating the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning in the through gate 35. In this case, in the accessory display unit 44, the variable display of the pattern is performed with the winning of the through gate 35 as a trigger, and as a result of the stop of the variable display, the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the through gate 35. The result of is clearly indicated by the display. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning in the through gate 35 is the winning result corresponding to the transition to the electric hand open state, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the accessory display unit 44 and the variable display is displayed. After the power supply is stopped, the state is changed to the electric power release state. In the electric role open state, the electric accessory 34a provided in the lower operation port 34 is opened in a predetermined manner.

The main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are configured by a segment display device having a plurality of segments, but the invention is not limited to this, and another display device such as a liquid crystal display device may be used. Good.

The variable display unit 36 is provided with a symbol display device 41 that variably displays (or variably displays or switches) the symbols. Further, the variable display unit 36 is provided with a center frame 42 so as to surround the symbol display device 41. The upper portion of the center frame 42 extends forward of the pachinko machine 10. As a result, the game ball is prevented from falling in front of the display screen of the symbol display device 41, and the inconvenience of lowering the visibility of the display screen due to the drop of the game ball does not occur. ..

The symbol display device 41 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. On the symbol display device 41, for example, symbols are displayed side by side in the upper, middle, and lower sides, and these symbols are variably displayed by scrolling in the left-right direction. In this case, the variable display on the symbol display device 41 is started based on the winning of the upper working opening 33 or the lower working opening 34. That is, when the variable display is performed on the first result display portion AS, the variable display is performed accordingly on the symbol display device 41, and when the variable display is performed on the second result display portion BS, In addition, variable display is performed on the symbol display device 41. Then, for example, as the opening/closing execution mode, the game prize is set in advance in the symbol display device 41 for the game times to be switched to the opening/closing execution mode corresponding to 15 rounds in which the big winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 is opened 15 times A predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the activated line.

At the upper left portion on the front surface side of the center frame 42, a first holding lamp portion 45 corresponding to the first result display portion AS and the symbol display device 41 is provided. The maximum number of game balls that have won in the upper operating port 33 is reserved, and the reserved number is displayed by turning on the first reserve lamp section 45. Further, a second holding lamp section 46 corresponding to the second result display section BS and the symbol display device 41 is provided in the upper right portion on the front surface side of the center frame 42. The maximum number of game balls that have won in the lower operating port 34 is reserved, and the reserved number is displayed by turning on the second reserve lamp section 46. As described above, the upper part of the center frame 42 extends toward the front of the pachinko machine 10, so that the visibility of the first holding lamp part 45 and the second holding lamp part 46 is not hindered by the fall of the game ball. ing.

At the bottom of the center frame 42, a third holding lamp section 47 corresponding to the accessory display section 44 is provided. The number of times the game ball has passed through the through gate 35 is reserved up to four times, and the number of reservations is displayed by turning on the third suspension lamp section 47. It should be noted that each of the holding lamp sections 45 to 47 may be configured to be displayed on a part of the symbol display device 41.

An inner rail portion 51 and an outer rail portion 52 are attached to the game board 24, and the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail portion 52 constitute a guide rail, and a game launched from the game ball launching mechanism 53. The ball is designed to be guided to the upper part of the game area. As shown in FIG. 2, the game ball launching mechanism 53 is mounted below the window hole 23 in the resin base 21, and the launch handle 54 provided on the front door frame 14 is operated to launch the game ball. The action is taken.

A front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front surface side of the inner frame 13. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is provided with a window portion 61 that allows the entire game area to be viewed from the front. The window portion 61 has a substantially elliptical shape, and the window panel 62 described above is fitted therein. The window panel 62 is made of glass to be colorless and transparent, but is not limited to this and may be made of synthetic resin to be colorless and transparent.

Around the window 61, light emitting means such as various lamps are provided. A display lamp portion 63 is provided above the window portion 61 as a part of the various lamp portions. In addition, speaker units 64 are provided on the left and right sides of the display lamp unit 63 to output sound effects and the like according to the gaming state.

Below the window portion 61 of the front door frame 14, an upper bulging portion 65 and a lower bulging portion 66 which bulge toward the front side are vertically arranged side by side. An upper plate 71 that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 65, and a lower plate 72 that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 66. The upper plate 71 has a function of temporarily storing the game balls paid out from a payout device described later and guiding them to the game ball launching mechanism 53 side while aligning them in a line. Further, the lower plate 72 has a function of storing game balls that have become redundant in the upper plate 71. The game balls paid out from the payout device 96 of the back pack unit 15 are discharged to the upper plate 71 and the lower plate 72 through the passage forming unit 73 provided on the back surface of the front door frame 14.

Next, the configuration of the back side of the gaming machine body 12 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 3, a main controller 81 and a voice lamp controller 82 are mounted on the back surface of the inner frame 13 (specifically, the game board 24).

The main controller 81 includes a main control board that controls the main game and a power failure monitoring board that monitors the power supply. The main control board and the power failure monitoring board are provided in a board box 83 made of a transparent resin material or the like. It is housed and configured. The board box 83 includes a box base (front case body) having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and a box cover (back case body) that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are inseparably connected by a box connecting portion 85 as a separation preventing means (or a connecting means), whereby the substrate box 83 is sealed. Further, since they are inseparably connected by the box connecting portions 85, it is necessary to break or partially cut the substrate box 83 when opening the internal space of the substrate box 83. A plurality of box joining portions 85 are provided on the long side portion of the substrate box 83, and at least one of them is used for joining processing.

The box connecting portion 85 may have any structure as long as the box base and the box cover are connected to each other in a non-openable manner. However, by inserting the locking claws into the long holes forming the box connecting portion 85, It is designed to be permanently connected to the box cover. The merging process by the box merging unit 85 prevents illicit opening after the merging, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if illicit opening is performed. It is possible to perform the opening process again after the opening. That is, the coupling process is performed by inserting the locking claw into at least one elongated hole of the plurality of box coupling portions 85. Then, when the board box 83 is opened when a failure occurs in the accommodated main control board or when the main control board is inspected, the box connecting portion 85 in which the locking claw is inserted and another box connecting portion 85 are connected. Cut off the connection part of and the connection part with the box body. As a result, the box base and the box cover of the board box 83 are separated, and the main control board inside can be taken out. After that, when the coupling process is performed again, the locking claws are inserted into the long holes of the other box coupling portions 85. If a history indicating that the board box 83 has been opened is left in the board box 83, the fact that the board has been opened illegally can be easily found by looking at the board box 83.

A plurality of coupling pieces 86 are provided on one short side of the board box 83 so as to project to the side. These coupling pieces 86 have a one-to-one correspondence with a plurality of coupled pieces 87 formed on the mounting base of the main control device 81, and the coupling piece 86 and the coupling pieces 87 form a board box 83 and a mounting base. Join processing is performed between the two.

A sealing means may be attached so as to straddle the boundary between the box base and the box cover as a trace means for detecting the unauthorized opening of the board box 83. In this case, when the seal sticker is peeled off from the pasted portion, the adhesive layer of the seal sticker remains on the substrate box 83 side, and the trace thereof remains. Further, an IC tag for transmitting a response wave containing identification information to a calling wave of a predetermined frequency is provided on the seal sticker, and when the seal sticker is peeled off, the antenna of the IC tag is cut off and the above-mentioned response is given. The wave may not be transmitted.

The voice lamp control device 82 includes a voice lamp control board that controls voice and lamp display and a display control device (not shown) according to an instruction from the main control device 81. The voice lamp control board is made of a transparent resin material or the like. It is configured to be housed in a substrate box 84.

As shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 91, and the payout mechanism unit 92 and the control device assembly unit 93 are attached to the back pack 91. The back pack 91 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and has a protective cover portion 94 that projects rearward and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape so as to cover the main control device 81, the voice lamp control device 82, and the like from the rear. doing.

The payout mechanism unit 92 is arranged so as to bypass the protective cover unit 94, and a tank 95 to which game balls supplied from the island facility of the game arcade are successively replenished, and a game stored in the tank 95. And a dispensing device 96 for dispensing the ball. The game ball paid out from the payout device 96 is discharged to the upper plate 71 or the lower plate 72 through a payout passage (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the payout device 96. Further, the payout mechanism 92 is provided with a back pack board provided with a main power supply of, for example, 24 V AC, and a power switch for performing ON and OFF operations of the power supply.

Further, the back pack 91 is provided with an external terminal plate 99 on the rotation shaft side of the back pack unit 15 and on the upper edge side. The external terminal board 99 is a board for outputting a predetermined signal so that the management computer in the game hall recognizes the state of the pachinko machine 10. The external terminal board 99 is provided with external output terminals for outputting various signals to the game hall side.

The control device grouping unit 93 includes a payout control device 97 and a power supply/launch control device 98. The payout control device 97 and the power supply/launch control device 98 are arranged in front of and behind each other so that the payout control device 97 is behind the pachinko machine 10.

The payout control device 97 is configured such that a payout control board for controlling the payout device 96 is housed in a board box. In this case, the same fraud suppressing means as the board box 83 of the main controller 81 may be applied to the board box of the payout controller 97.

The power supply and launch control device 98 is configured by accommodating a power supply and launch control board in a board box, and the board generates and outputs predetermined power required by various control devices and the like, and further by the player. The control of the launch of the game ball accompanying the operation of the firing handle 54 is performed. Further, the pachinko machine 10 has a function of storing and storing various data, so that even if a power outage occurs, the pachinko machine 10 retains the state at the time of the power outage and can recover the state at the time of the power outage at the time of recovery from the power outage It is like this.

<Electrical configuration>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

The MPU 202 is mounted on the main control board 201 provided in the main controller 81. The MPU 202 includes a ROM 203 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 202 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 203 is executed. The RAM 204 is an element having a built-in RAM 204, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input/output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like. Note that a part of the function of the MPU 202, for example, the function of the ROM 203 or the function of the RAM 204 may be provided as another element.

The MPU 202 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. To the input side of the MPU 202, the power failure monitoring board 205 provided in the main controller 81, the payout controller 97, various detection sensors 211a to 211e, etc. are connected. In this case, the power outage and board control device 98 is connected to the power outage monitoring board 205, and power is supplied to the MPU 202 via the power outage monitoring board 205. In addition, as a part of the various detection sensors 211a to 211e, a winning portion corresponding to a winning portion such as a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32, an upper working opening 33, a lower working opening 34, a through gate 35, and the like (a paying-compatible winning portion). Is connected to a plurality of detection sensors, and the MPU 202 of the main control device 81 determines the winning of each of the winning portions (the winning determination). In addition, the MPU 202 executes the jackpot occurrence lottery based on the winning of the upper working opening 33 and the lower working opening 34, and also executes the support occurrence lottery based on the winning of the through gate 35.

A power failure monitoring board 205, a payout control device 97, and a voice lamp control device 82 are connected to the output side of the MPU 202. To the payout control device 97, for example, a prize ball command is output based on the result of the winning determination to the winning-compatible winning portion. In this case, when outputting the prize ball command, the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203 is referred to. Then, when the winning to the general winning opening 31 is specified, a prize ball command corresponding to the payout of 10 game balls is output, and when the winning to the variable winning device 32 is specified, 15 winning balls are output. When the prize ball command corresponding to the payout of the game balls is output and the winning of the upper working opening 33 is specified, the prize ball command corresponding to the payout of the three gaming balls is output and to the lower working opening 34. When the winning of is specified, the prize ball command corresponding to the payout of the four game balls is output.

An external terminal board 99 is connected to the output side of the MPU 202. The MPU 202 sets the signal output to the external terminal board 99 so as to output various signals according to the progress of the game, and causes the hall computer HC in the game hall to recognize the state of the pachinko machine 10.

Various commands such as a variation command, a type command, a variation end command, an opening command and an ending command are output to the voice lamp control device 82. In this case, when outputting these various commands, the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203 is referred to. Details of these various commands will be described later. Each of the above commands is configured as information of a predetermined number of bytes, and various information is included as the information of the predetermined number of bytes.

Further, on the output side of the MPU 202, a variable winning a prize driving section 32c for opening and closing the opening/closing door 32b of the variable winning a prize device 32, an electric winning object driving section 34b for opening and closing an electric winning object 34a of the lower working opening 34, and a main display. The part 43 is connected. Various driver circuits are provided on the main control board 201, and the MPU 202 executes drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits.

That is, in the opening/closing execution mode, the MPU 202 executes drive control of the variable winning drive unit 32c so that the special winning opening 32a is opened and closed. When the electric accessory 34a is in the open state, the MPU 202 executes drive control of the electric accessory driving unit 34b so that the electric accessory 34a is opened and closed. In addition, at the time of each game, display control of the first result display portion AS or the second result display portion BS in the main display portion 43 is executed in the MPU 202, and the main display portion is displayed in the open/close execution mode of the variable winning a prize device 32. The display control of the round display part RS in 43 is executed.

The power failure monitoring board 205 relays between the main control board 201 and the power supply and firing control device 98, and also monitors the voltage of DC stable 24V which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply and firing control device 98. The payout control device 97 controls the payout device 96 to pay out prize balls or loan balls based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 81.

The power supply and launch control device 98 is connected to, for example, a commercial power supply (external power supply) in a game arcade or the like. Then, based on the external power supplied from the commercial power source, the main control board 201, the payout control device 97, and the like are generated with necessary operating power, and the generated operating power is supplied through a predetermined power path. To do. Further, the power supply and launch control device 98 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 53, and the game ball launch mechanism 53 is driven when predetermined launch conditions are satisfied.

The voice lamp control device 82, based on various commands input from the main control device 81, each of the holding lamp parts 45 to 47 provided in the variable display unit 36 and the display lamp part 63 provided in the front door frame 14 and the speaker. The drive control of the unit 64 and the display control device 212 are performed.

In the display control device 212, the display control of the symbol display device 41 is executed based on the command input from the voice lamp control device 82. In this case, in the voice lamp control device 82, based on various commands input from the main control device 81, the variable display time of the symbol on the symbol display device 41 and the type of the combination of symbols finally stopped and displayed are determined. , Determines whether or not reach is generated and the content of reach production.

Here, the display contents of the symbol display device 41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display screen G of the symbol display device 41.

As shown in FIG. 7A, on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, Z3 of the upper stage, the middle stage and the lower stage are set. Each symbol row Z1 to Z3 is configured by arranging a main symbol and a sub symbol in a predetermined order. Specifically, in the upper symbol row Z1, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in descending order of numbers, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. .. In the lower symbol row Z3, nine types of main symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending order of the numbers, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. That is, the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol column Z2, nine kinds of main symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending order of numbers, and then between the main symbol "9" and the main symbol "1". The main symbols of "4" are additionally arranged, and one sub-symbol is arranged between these main symbols. That is, only in the middle symbol row Z2, 10 main symbols are arranged and configured by 20 symbols. Then, on the display screen G, the symbols in each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 are variably displayed so as to scroll in a predetermined direction with periodicity. Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, the display screen G is designed such that three symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of 9 symbols of 3×3 are stopped and displayed. It is supposed to be done.

Further, five effective lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right downward line L4, and a right upward line L5 are set on the display screen G. Then, the variable display is stopped in the order of the upper symbol row Z1 → the lower symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and all the symbol rows Z1 in a state in which a combination of symbols having the same numeral on any of the activated lines is formed. When the variable display of Z3 is finished, the jackpot moving image is displayed as the occurrence of the normal jackpot result or the 15R certainty variation jackpot result described later.

In this pachinko machine 10, the main symbol with an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) is equivalent to the "specific symbol", and when the 15R certainty variation jackpot result occurs, the same specific symbol The combination is stopped. Further, the main symbols with even numbers (2, 4, 6, 8) are equivalent to "non-specific symbols", and when a normal jackpot result occurs, the same combination of non-specific symbols is stopped and displayed. It

Further, in the case of an explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result described later, the variable display of all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 ends with the combination of symbols with different numbers formed, and then the animation for explicit is displayed. It is supposed to be displayed. Further, in the case of the implicit 2R probability variation jackpot result described later, the variable display of all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 ends with the combination of symbols with different numbers formed, and then the common video Is displayed.

The mode of variable display of the symbols in the symbol display device 41 is not limited to the above, but is arbitrary, and the number of symbol columns, the direction of variable display of symbols in the symbol column, the number of symbols in each symbol column, etc. Can be changed as appropriate.

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Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

The MPU 202 uses a variety of counter information at the time of a game to perform jackpot occurrence lottery, display setting of the main display unit 43, symbol display setting of the symbol display device 41, display setting of the accessory display unit 44, and the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, a jackpot random number counter C1 used in a lottery for jackpot occurrence, and a jackpot type counter C2 used in determining a jackpot type such as a probability variation jackpot result or a normal jackpot result, The reach random number counter C3 used in the reach lottery when the symbol display device 41 fluctuates, the random number initial value counter CINI used to set the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and the first result display unit AS of the main display unit 43. The second result display section BS and the fluctuation type counter CS for determining the fluctuation display time in the symbol display device 41 are used. Furthermore, the electric accessory opening counter C4 used in the lottery for determining whether or not the electric accessory 34a of the lower operation port 34 is placed in the electric opening state is used. The counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 are provided in the lottery counter area 231 of the RAM 204.

Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time it is updated, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in the RAM 204 based on the fact that the ball has won the operating ports 33, 34.

The RAM 204 is provided with a reserve ball storage area 232 including a first result display reserve area Ra, a second result display reserve area Rb, an execution area AE, and a total reserve number storage area CR. .. Then, in the reserved ball storage area 232, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are time-series according to the winning history of the game balls to the upper working opening 33 or the lower working opening 34. Will be stored in the memory.

For details of each counter, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured to be sequentially incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 599, for example, and then returned to 0 after reaching the maximum value. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value=0 to 599). The jackpot random number counter C1 is regularly updated and is stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working opening 33 or the lower working opening 34. More specifically, the game ball is stored in the first result display reserve area Ra of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working opening 33, and the second result display section of the RAM 204 is stored when the game ball wins the lower working opening 34. It is stored in the reservation area Rb.

The value of the random number for the big hit is stored as a win/loss table (win/win information group) in the win/win table storage area 221 as the win/win information group storage means in the ROM 203. Here, the contents of the hit/miss table will be described. As the win/loss table, a win/loss table for low probability mode (low probability win/loss information group) and a win/loss table for high probability mode (high probability win/loss information group) are set. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, the low-probability mode (low-probability corresponding state) and the high-probability mode (high-probability corresponding state) are set as the lottery modes in the win/loss lottery means.

In the gaming state in which the win/loss table for the low probability mode is referred to in the above-mentioned lottery, there are two random number values (that is, win information) that are a big hit. On the other hand, in the gaming state in which the win/loss table for the high-probability mode is referred to in the lottery, the random number value (that is, the winning information) that is the jackpot is 21. In this case, the value group of the jackpot random number counter C1 which is a big hit in the situation of the low probability mode is included in the value group of the jackpot random number counter C1 which is a big hit in the situation of the high probability mode. If the winning probability in the high-probability mode is higher than that in the low-probability mode, the number and value of the random numbers to be won are arbitrary.

The jackpot type counter C2 is configured to be sequentially incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 29, and after reaching the maximum value, returns to 0. The jackpot type counter C2 is regularly updated and is stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working opening 33 or the lower working opening 34. More specifically, the game ball is stored in the first result display reserve area Ra of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working port 33, and the second result display unit of the RAM 204 is held when the game ball wins the lower working port 34. It is stored in the reservation area Rb.

Here, in the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot results are set. These plural jackpot results are (1) a mode of opening/closing control of the variable winning device 32 in the opening/closing execution mode, (2) a lottery mode in the winning/losing lottery means after the opening/closing execution mode, and (3) a bottom after the opening/closing execution mode. A plurality of jackpot results are set by differentiating the three conditions of the support mode in the electric accessory 34a of the operation port 34.

As an aspect of the opening/closing control of the variable winning device 32 in the opening/closing execution mode, the variable winning device 32 is controlled so that the frequency of winning the variable winning device 32 is relatively high between the start and the end of the opening/closing execution mode. A frequency winning mode and a low frequency winning mode are set. Specifically, in the high frequency winning mode, the special winning opening 32a is opened and closed 15 times (the number of times of high frequency use) from the start to the end of the opening and closing execution mode, and one opening is 30 seconds (high frequency time). ) Has elapsed or until the number of winnings into the special winning opening 32a reaches 10 (high frequency number). On the other hand, in the low frequency winning mode, the special winning opening 32a is opened and closed twice (the number of times of low frequency use) from the start to the end of the opening and closing execution mode, and one opening is 0.2 sec (low frequency time). Is continued or until the number of winnings to the special winning opening 32a becomes 6 (the number of low-frequency winnings).

In this case, in the pachinko machine 10, in the situation where the firing handle 54 is operated by the player, the game ball launching mechanism 53 is arranged so that one game ball is launched toward the game area in 0.6 sec. Drive controlled. On the other hand, in the low frequency winning mode, the opening time of one big winning opening 32a is 0.2 sec as described above. That is, in the low frequency winning mode, the opening time of the big winning opening 32a once is shorter than the firing cycle of the game ball. Therefore, in the opening/closing execution mode according to the low frequency winning mode, the winning of the game ball does not substantially occur.

In addition, the number of times of opening and closing the special winning opening 32a in the high frequency winning mode and the low frequency winning mode, the opening limit time for one opening and the opening limit number for one opening are the low frequency winning mode in the high frequency winning mode. The value is not limited to the above value and may be arbitrary as long as the frequency of winning the variable winning device 32 from the start to the end of the opening/closing execution mode is high. Specifically, the high-frequency winning mode has a larger number of times of opening and closing than the low-frequency winning mode, and if the opening limit time for one opening is long or the opening limit number for one opening is set to be large. Good.

However, in order to clarify the difference in privilege between the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, in the opening/closing execution mode of the low-frequency winning mode, the winning of the variable winning device 32 does not substantially occur. It is good to have a configuration. For example, in the high-frequency winning mode, the product of the firing cycle of the game ball and the opening limit number is set shorter than the opening limit time for one opening, while in the low-frequency winning mode, the opening is set for one opening. The product of the game cycle of the game ball and the open limit number may be set to be longer than the open limit time. Further, even if the interval between shooting game balls and the opening time of one big winning opening 32a is not the above, in the low frequency winning mode, by setting the latter to be shorter than the former, It is possible to easily realize a configuration in which a prize is not substantially generated in the variable winning device 32.

As a support mode of the lower working port 34 in the electric accessory 34a, when compared in a situation where the game balls are continuously emitted in a similar manner to the game area, the electric working object 34a in the lower working port 34 is Low frequency support mode (low frequency support state or low frequency guide state) and high frequency support mode (high frequency support state or high frequency guide state) so that the frequency of open state per unit time becomes relatively high or low. And are set.

Specifically, the low frequency support mode and the high frequency support mode have the same probability of winning the electric role open state in the electric role opening lottery using the electric role opening counter C4 (for example, both are 4/5). However, in the high-frequency support mode, the number of times that the electric accessory 34a is in the open state when the electric role is released is set to be larger than in the low-frequency support mode, and one more opening is performed. The time is set long. In this case, in the high-frequency support mode, when the electric power combination open state is won and the electric power accessory 34a is opened a plurality of times, it is closed from the end of one open state to the start of the next open state. The time is set shorter than the one-time opening time. Furthermore, in the high frequency support mode, the minimum secured time is set shorter than that in the low frequency support mode when the next electric accessory release lottery is performed after one electric accessory release lottery is performed. Has been done.

As described above, in the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning a prize in the lower working opening 34 is higher than in the low-frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, the probability of winning a prize in the upper working opening 33 is higher than in the lower working opening 34, but in the high frequency support mode, the winning in the lower working opening 34 is higher than that in the upper working opening 33. The probability of winning is high. Then, when a prize is given to the lower working opening 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out, so in the high frequency support mode, the player plays the game while not reducing the number of balls that he holds. be able to.

Note that the configuration for increasing the frequency of the high frequency support mode being in the electric role open state per unit time higher than that of the low frequency support mode is not limited to the above, and for example, the electric role open lottery It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the probability of winning the electric role open state in is increased. Further, the number of times of opening is increased, the opening time is increased, and the minimum securing time required for the next electric auditors' item open lottery to be performed after one electric auditors' item open lottery is performed is shortened. By applying any one of the conditions (that is, shortening the one-time variable display time on the accessory display unit 44) and increasing the winning probability, the conditions for the low frequency support mode are applied. The advantages of the frequent support mode may be increased.

The distribution destination of the game result for the jackpot type counter C2 is stored as a distribution table (distribution information group) in the distribution table storage area 222 as the distribution information group storage means in the ROM 203. The contents of the distribution table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, as the distribution table, the distribution table (first distribution information group) for the first result display unit of FIG. 9A and the second result display unit of FIG. 9B are used. And a distribution table (second distribution information group) for use with the table.

In the distribution table for the first result display unit, as shown in FIG. 9A, as a distribution destination of the game result, a normal jackpot result (low probability corresponding special game result), an implicit 2R probability variation jackpot result (non Explicit high-probability correspondence game result or latent probability variation result), explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result (explicit high probability correspondence game result or sudden probability variation state), 15R probability variation jackpot result (high probability correspondence special game result) set Has been done.

The normal jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening/closing execution mode becomes the high-frequency winning mode, and after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the win/loss lottery mode becomes the low-probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. However, the high frequency support mode shifts to the low frequency support mode when the number of games reaches the end reference number (specifically, 100 times) after the shift. In other words, the normal jackpot result is a jackpot result of shifting the game state to the normal jackpot state (low probability corresponding special game state).

The implicit 2R probability variation jackpot result is that the opening/closing execution mode becomes the low frequency winning mode, and after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the win/loss lottery mode becomes the high-probability mode and the support mode is maintained in the previous mode. The result. In other words, the implicit 2R certainty variation jackpot result is a jackpot result of shifting the gaming state to the implicit 2R certainty variation jackpot state (implicit high probability corresponding gaming state).

The explicit 2R probability variable jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening/closing execution mode becomes the low-frequency winning mode, and after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the winning/winning lottery mode becomes the high-probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. .. The high-frequency support mode is continued until the lottery result in the win/loss lottery is a big hit state win and the big hit state is transitioned accordingly. In other words, the explicit 2R certainty variation jackpot result is a jackpot result of shifting the game state to the explicit 2R certainty variation jackpot state (explicit high probability corresponding gaming state).

The 15R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening/closing execution mode becomes the high-frequency winning mode, and after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the winning/winning lottery mode becomes the high-probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. The high-frequency support mode is continued until the lottery result in the win/loss lottery is a big hit state win and the big hit state is brought about. In other words, the 15R certainty variation jackpot result is a jackpot result of shifting the gaming state to the 15R certainty variation jackpot state (high probability corresponding special gaming state).

The normal game state in relation to each of the above-mentioned game states means a state in which the winning/winning lottery mode is the low-probability mode and the support mode is the low-frequency support mode.

In the distribution table for the first result display unit, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 9” correspond to the normal jackpot result, and “10 to 14” are not specified. It corresponds to the 2R certainty variation jackpot result, “15 to 19” corresponds to the explicit 2R certainty variation jackpot result, and “20 to 29” corresponds to the 15R certainty variation jackpot result.

As described above, since the implicit 2R certainty variation jackpot result and the explicit 2R certainty variation jackpot result are set as the certainty variation jackpot results, the aspects of the certainty variation jackpot results are diversified. That is, when comparing the three types of probability variation jackpot results, the degree of advantage for the player is that the 15R probability variation jackpot result is the highest in the high-frequency winning mode in the opening/closing execution mode and the high frequency support mode in the support mode. Mode becomes low frequency winning mode, but support mode becomes high frequency supporting mode Explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result is next highest, opening and closing execution mode becomes low frequency winning mode and the previous mode is maintained in support mode The implicit 2R probability variation jackpot result is the lowest. As a result, it is possible to suppress the monotony of the game and increase the degree of attention to the game.

In particular, in the implicit 2R probability variable jackpot result, after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the win/loss lottery mode shifts to the high-probability mode, but the support mode is maintained at that mode. That is, when the implicit 2R certainty variation jackpot result is obtained in the normal gaming state, the win/no win lottery mode is shifted to the high probability mode, but the support mode is maintained to the low frequency support mode. Then, as the game state, it is possible to create a game state in which the win/no win lottery mode becomes the high-probability mode, even though the support mode of the electric accessory 34a is common to the low-frequency support mode. It is possible to predict whether the winning/winning lottery mode is the high-probability mode or the low-probability mode, and it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the game.

On the other hand, in the distribution table for the second result display unit, as shown in FIG. 9B, only the normal jackpot result and the 15R certainty variation jackpot result are set as the distribution destination of the game result. Then, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of "0 to 29", "0 to 9" correspond to the normal jackpot result, and "10 to 29" correspond to the 15R certainty variation jackpot result.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the distribution mode of the game result when the jackpot is won is that the jackpot is won based on the winning on the upper working opening 33, and the winning is on the lower working opening 34. It is different when the jackpot is won based on.

Here, regardless of whether the distribution table for the first result display unit or the distribution table for the second result display unit, the probability that the probability variation jackpot result is the same when the jackpot is won is the same. There is. That is, in the distribution table for the first result display unit, the number of values of the jackpot type counter C2 assigned to the implicit 2R certainty variation jackpot result, the explicit 2R certainty variation jackpot result, and the 15R certainty variation jackpot result is 20. ing. Further, in the distribution table for the second result display unit, the number of values of the jackpot type counter C2 assigned to the 15R certainty variation jackpot result is 20. Therefore, the probability that the win/loss lottery mode becomes the high-probability mode after the end of the opening/closing execution mode is the case when the jackpot is won based on the winning of the upper working opening 33 and the jackpot winning is based on the winning of the lower working opening 34. It is the same as in the case of (specifically, 2/3).

However, when the jackpot is won based on the winning on the lower working opening 34 and the probability variation jackpot result is generated, the result is always the 15R probability variation jackpot, whereas the jackpot is awarded based on the winning on the upper working opening 33. In the case of the probability-variable jackpot result, there is a probability of 1/4 for the implicit 2R probability-variable jackpot result or the explicit 2R probability-variable jackpot result, and a probability of 1/2 for the 15R probability-variable jackpot result. That is, in the probability variation jackpot result, the probability of occurrence of the 15R probability variation jackpot result, which has the highest degree of advantage for the player, is higher when the jackpot is won based on the winning of the lower working opening 34. It will be higher than if the jackpot was won based on the prize.

In addition, in the implicit 2R probability jackpot result, the winning/winning lottery mode shifts to the high-probability mode after the opening/closing execution mode ends as described above, but the support mode is maintained until then, so the 15R probability jackpot result and explicit When compared with the 2R probability variation jackpot result, the electric accessory 34a is less likely to be in the open state, so the chance of receiving the payout of the game ball is reduced accordingly, and further, the sorting lottery is performed based on the sorting table for the second result display section. Is less likely to be done.

As described above, the upper working opening 33 and the lower working opening 34 are provided with a clear difference in the advantage for the player. Therefore, the player plays the game while expecting that the lower working opening 34 of the upper working opening 33 and the lower working opening 34 will win, and accordingly, the winning frequency of the lower working opening 34. The player's attention to the high-frequency support mode, which is high, is high.

It should be noted that, if the result of the win/win lottery is out, the opening/closing execution mode is not entered, and the win/win lottery mode and the support mode are not changed.

The reach random number counter C3 is configured to be incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 238, for example, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The reach random number counter C3 is regularly updated and is stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working opening 33 or the lower working opening 34. More specifically, the game ball is stored in the first result display reserve area Ra of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working opening 33, and the second result display section of the RAM 204 is stored when the game ball wins the lower working opening 34. It is stored in the reservation area Rb. Then, it is determined whether or not the reach is generated based on the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the ROM 203. However, in the game time of shifting to the open/close execution mode, the MPU 202 determines the reach occurrence regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. The number of the reach random number counter C3 corresponding to the occurrence of the reach display is the same in each gaming state, but may be individually set according to the gaming state. For example, when the support mode is the high frequency support mode, the number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of the reach display may be set to be larger than that in the low frequency support mode.

Here, the reach display (reach state) includes a symbol display device 41 capable of performing variable display (or variable display) of a symbol (pattern), and the open/close execution mode of the variable winning device 32 is a high frequency winning mode. In the game times, the stop display result after the variable display is the special display result in the game machine. The stop display result is derived and displayed after the variable display (or the variable display) of the symbol (pattern) on the symbol display device 41 is started. The display state for making the player think that the display state is a variable display state in which the special display result is likely to occur in the previous stage.

In other words, by stopping and displaying symbols for some of the plurality of symbol strings displayed on the display screen of the symbol display device 41, a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the high frequency winning mode is established. It is a display state in which a reach symbol combination that may be displayed is displayed, and in that state, variable display of symbols is performed in the remaining symbol columns.

More specifically, as a pre-stage for ending the variable display of the symbols, a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the high-frequency winning mode is established on a preset effective line in the display screen of the symbol display device 41. The reach line is formed by stopping and displaying the combination of reach symbols that may be performed, and the variable display of the symbols is performed by the final stop symbol row under the situation where the reach line is formed.

Explaining the display contents of FIG. 7 in detail, first, the variable display of symbols is ended in the upper symbol row Z1, and the variable display of symbols is further ended in the lower symbol row Z3. Reach lines are formed by stopping and displaying the main symbols with the same numbers on the lines L1 to L5, and in the situation where the reach lines are formed, variable display of symbols is displayed in the middle symbol row Z2. Reach display will be given. Then, when the high-frequency winning mode occurs, the main symbol with the same number as the main symbol forming the reach line is stopped and displayed on the reach line, and in the middle symbol row Z2. The variable display of symbols is ended.

In addition, in the reach display, while the combination of reach symbols is displayed as described above, the variable display of the symbols is displayed in the remaining symbol columns, and the reach is displayed by displaying a predetermined character etc. as a moving image on the background screen. Examples include those that perform an effect and those that perform a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on substantially the entire display screen after reducing or displaying a combination of reach symbols. Further, when the reach display is being performed or before the reach display, whether or not the advance notice display using the predetermined image such as the predetermined character is performed is determined by using the reach random number counter C3 or other counters. May be.

The variation type counter CS is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 198, for example, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The fluctuation type counter CS is used in determining in the MPU 202 the fluctuation display time in the first result display section AS and the second result display section BS of the main display section 43 and the fluctuation display time of the symbol in the symbol display device 41. .. The fluctuation type counter CS is updated once every time a normal process described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer value of the variation type counter CS is acquired when the variation pattern is determined at the start of variation display on the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS and when the symbol display device 41 starts the variation of the symbol.

The electric accessory release counter C4 is configured to be incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 249, for example, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The electric accessory release counter C4 is regularly updated, and is stored in the electric accessory holding area 233 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 35. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed on whether or not to control the electric accessory 34a in the open state based on the stored value of the electric accessory release counter C4. For example, if C4=0 to 199, the electric accessory 34a is controlled to the open state, and if C4=200 to 249, the electric accessory 34a is not controlled to the open state.

As described above, the MPU 202 uses at least the buffer value of the variation type counter CS to determine the variation display time in the first result display section AS and the second result display section BS. The variable display time table storage area 223 is used. Further, in the MPU 202, the stop result in the first result display section AS and the second result display section BS is determined using the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE. However, the stop result table storage area 224 of the ROM 203 is used for the determination.

Here, the configuration of the reserved ball storage area 232 will be described.

The first result display holding area Ra stores the respective values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 in time series according to the winning history of the game balls to the upper working opening 33. It is a holding area for Further, the second result display holding area Rb time-sequentially sets the respective values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 in accordance with the winning history of the game ball to the lower working opening 34. It is a holding area for storing. Here, since the first result display section holding area Ra and the second result display section holding area Rb have the same configuration, the first result display section of the two holding areas Ra and Rb will be described below. The structure of the reservation area Ra will be described.

The first result display holding area Ra is composed of four storage areas, a first area to a fourth area, and a number-of-holds storage area. Each storage area is composed of a storage area for storing the value of the jackpot random number counter C1, a storage area for storing the value of the jackpot type counter C2, and a storage area for storing the value of the reach random number counter C3. It is configured. By the four storage areas of the first area to the fourth area, the winning history of the game balls to the upper operating port 33 is stored up to four at maximum.

Further, in the reserved ball storage area 232, a reserved number storage for storing information on the number of sums of the reserved numbers in the first result display retaining area Ra and the second result display retaining areas Rb. Area CR is provided.

The execution area AE shown in FIG. 8 is stored in the storage area of the first result display section holding area Ra or the second result display section holding area Rb when the variable display of the result display sections AS and BS is started. It is an area for moving each value. The execution area AE has the same configuration as one storage area for each of the result display section holding areas Ra and Rb.

<External output from pachinko machine 10 to hall computer HC>
Next, the configuration of the external output from the pachinko machine 10 to the hall computer HC will be described. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram for explaining the outline of the electrical configuration of a game hall in which a large number of pachinko machines 10 are installed.

As shown in FIG. 10, an island facility S is provided in the game hall, and a large number of pachinko machines 10 are installed in the island facility S. Further, in the island facility S, a data counter DC is installed in a one-to-one correspondence with each pachinko machine 10. Each data counter DC is mounted above the corresponding pachinko machine 10, and has a first display unit DC1 for displaying the number of times of execution of the game times, and a first display unit DC1 for displaying the number of times of execution of a predetermined opening/closing execution mode. Two display parts DC2 are provided.

A hall computer HC is provided in the game hall as a management control means for managing each pachinko machine 10 and each data counter DC. The hall computer HC is an electronic computing device having a management program, and the MPU 301 is mounted inside the electronic computing device. The MPU 301 temporarily stores various data such as various control programs executed by the MPU 301 and fixed value data, and various data and information input from the pachinko machine 10 when the control program stored in the ROM 302 is executed. RAM 303, which is a memory for temporarily storing the data.

The hall computer HC is electrically connected to each pachinko machine 10 through the electric wiring group EL1, and is also electrically connected to each data counter DC through the electric wiring group EL2. Then, the management process based on the information received from each pachinko machine 10 is executed, and a signal corresponding to the result of the management process is transmitted to each data counter DC.

Here, a configuration for transmitting information to the hall computer HC in the pachinko machine 10 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 11A is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10 showing the external terminal board 99 and its periphery in an enlarged manner, and FIG. 11B illustrates the external output buffer 310 provided in the RAM 204 of the main control device 81. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 11A, the external terminal board 99 is provided with a plurality of external terminals (output terminals) 99a to 99h. Specifically, a total of eight external terminals from the first external terminal 99a to the eighth external terminal 99h are provided, and the types of information output to the hall computer HC to the outside are different.

The first external terminal 99a for jackpot is used to output jackpot information (winning information or winning signal) indicating that it is in the opening/closing execution mode based on being a big hit in the win/win lottery of the main controller 81. To be The second external terminal 99b for opening/closing execution mode outputs jackpot information (opening/closing execution information or opening/closing execution signal) indicating that it is in the opening/closing execution mode based on the normal jackpot result or the 15R probability variation jackpot result. Used for.

The first external terminal 99a for jackpot and the second external terminal 99b for open/close execution mode are both used to output information indicating that the open/close execution mode is in operation, but each of them outputs information. The conditions are different. In particular, the second external terminal 99b is set as the above-mentioned condition to be in the open/close execution mode in which a ball is substantially discharged to the player. Therefore, the jackpot information is not output from the second external terminal 99b during the opening/closing execution mode based on the implicit probability variation jackpot result or the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result.

In addition to the external terminals 99a and 99b, a third external terminal for a support mode used for outputting high-frequency information indicating that the support mode is in the high-frequency support mode is output to the external terminals 99a to 99h. A terminal 99c and a fourth external terminal 99d for continuous information used to output continuous period information indicating a continuous period are provided. The high frequency information and the continuous period information will be described later.

Further, in addition to the external terminals 99a to 99d, a fifth external terminal 99e for the number of games used for outputting end information indicating that one game has ended is provided to each of the external terminals 99a to 99h. , A sixth external terminal 99f used to output information indicating that a prize has been awarded to the operating port 33, and a seventh external terminal 99f that is used to output information indicating that a prize has been awarded to the operating port 34. An external terminal 99g and an eighth external terminal 99h used for outputting information indicating that a predetermined number of game balls have been paid out are included. The type of each of the external terminals 99a to 99h is not limited to the above, and for example, an external terminal used for outputting information indicating that the gaming machine body 12 is open, or a front door frame. An external terminal used to output information indicating that 14 is open may be provided.

A plurality of unit areas 311 to 318 for output setting are provided in the external output buffer 310 of the RAM 204 of the main control device 81 in a one-to-one correspondence with the external terminals 99a to 99h. Each output setting unit area 311 to 318 has a predetermined bit, specifically, 1 bit of information amount, and each unit area 311 to 318 has “0” indicating no output information and output. Any one of the information items “1” is set. The amount of information in each of the unit areas 311 to 318 is not limited to 1 bit, and is arbitrary, and the data structure of the information without output and the information with output is also arbitrary.

The main controller 81 is electrically connected to the external terminals 99a to 99h of the external terminal board 99 in a one-to-one correspondence through the electric wiring group EL3 shown in FIG. A signal of a predetermined voltage is output to the external terminals 99a to 99h corresponding to the unit areas 311 to 318 in which "1" is set.

The mode of the electric signal output to the hall computer HC is arbitrary, and a signal of 0V is output from the main control device 81 in a situation where the external output is not performed, and the external output is performed, so that a predetermined value larger than 0V is output. The voltage output signal may be output, or the signal output pattern may have an inverse relationship. Further, in a situation where the main control device 81 does not output an external signal, a signal having a reference voltage higher than 0 V is output, and by performing the external output, a signal having a voltage higher or lower than the reference voltage is output. May be

<Various processes executed by main controller 81>
Next, a timer interrupt process and a normal process executed by the MPU 202 in the main control device 81 to advance a game at each game time will be described. In addition to the timer interrupt process and the normal process, the MPU 202 executes a main process which is started when the power is turned on and an NMI interrupt process which is started by inputting a power failure signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). However, description of these processes is omitted.

<Timer interrupt processing>
First, the timer interrupt process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This processing is activated by the MPU 202 periodically (for example, in a cycle of 2 msec).

In step S101, a process of reading various winning switches is executed. That is, the states of various switches connected to the main controller 81 are read, the states of the switches are determined, and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored.

Then, in step S102, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1, and is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204.

In a succeeding step S103, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are each incremented by 1, and when they reach their maximum values, they are cleared to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer areas of the RAM 204.

After that, in step S104, the winning process for the working port associated with the winning of the working ports 33 and 34 is executed, and in step S105, the winning process for the through component associated with the winning of the through gate 35 is executed. , This timer interrupt processing ends.

In the through winning process, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the through gate 35. When the number of stored accessory storages SN is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment), the value of the number of stored accessory storages SN is incremented by 1 and the electric accessory release counter updated in step S103. The value of C4 is stored in the first area of the free storage areas of the power combination holding area 233 of the RAM 204. After the through winning process is executed, the timer interrupt process is ended.

In the through winning process, a process for turning on the third holding lamp section 47 is executed. The third holding lamp unit 47 is adapted to be sequentially turned on from the left side. For example, if the number SN of stored accessory characters is 1, the third holder lamp unit 47 at the left end is illuminated and the number SN of stored accessory objects is set. If it is 4, all the third hold lamp units 47 are turned on.

The winning process for the operating port in step S104 will be described below.

<Winning process for working port>
First, the winning process for the operating port will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S201, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has won the upper working opening 33 (starting winning) based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the upper working opening 33. When it is determined that the game ball has won the upper working opening 33, in step S202, the payout control device 97 sets a prize ball command for paying out three game balls.

In a succeeding step S203, an external signal setting process is performed in order to output a signal to the hall computer HC on the gaming hall side that the gaming ball has won in the upper working opening 33. Specifically, the output presence information is set in the unit area 316 of the external output buffer 310 associated with the sixth external terminal 99f so as to output the information indicating that the winning of the operation opening 33 has occurred. As a result, information is output from the sixth external terminal 99f, and it is possible for the hall computer HC to know that a prize has been awarded to the operation port 33. The output presence information set in the unit area 316 of the external output buffer 310 is changed to the output nonexistence information at the timing when the next timer interrupt process is started. This can prevent the information from being continuously output from the sixth external terminal 99f.

In step S204, the value stored in the reservation number storage area of the first result display section reservation area Ra is read out, and the start reservation storage number RaN stored in the first result display section reservation area Ra is set. (Hereinafter, also referred to as the first startup pending storage number RaN). After that, in step S205, an information acquisition process for storing the respective values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is performed, and the main winning process is ended.

When it is determined in step S201 that the game ball has not won the upper working opening 33, in step S206 it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the lower working opening 34 (start winning) in the lower working opening 34. Judgment is made based on the detection state of the detection sensor. If it is determined that the game ball has won the lower working opening 34, a prize ball command for paying out four game balls is set in the payout control device 97 in step S207.

In a succeeding step S208, an external signal setting process is performed in order to output a signal to the hall computer HC on the gaming hall side that the gaming ball has won in the lower working opening 34. Specifically, the output presence information is set in the unit area 317 of the external output buffer 310 associated with the seventh external terminal 99g so as to output the information indicating that the winning of the operation opening 34 has occurred. As a result, information is output from the seventh external terminal 99g, and the hall computer HC can recognize that a prize has been awarded to the operating port 34. The output presence information set in the unit area 317 of the external output buffer 310 is changed to the output absence information at the timing when the next timer interrupt process is started. This can prevent the information from being continuously output from the seventh external terminal 99g.

In step S209, the value stored in the reserved number storage area of the second result display section reserved area Rb is read out, and the startup reserved storage number RbN stored in the second result display section reserved area Rb is set. (Hereinafter, also referred to as the second start pending storage number RbN). After that, the information acquisition process is performed in step S205, and the main winning process is ended.

On the other hand, if both steps S201 and S206 are NO, that is, if the game ball has not won in any of the upper working opening 33 and the lower working opening 34, the main winning process is ended.

The prize ball command set in steps S202 and S207 is transmitted to the payout control device 97 in an external output process S401 of a normal process described later. Further, the main control device 81 can grasp whether or not the payout control device 97 is paying out. Specifically, it is grasped from the prize ball counting signal read in step S403 described later. Then, every time a predetermined number of game balls are paid out in a situation where the game balls are paid out, information indicating that the predetermined number of game balls has been paid out is output from the eighth external terminal 99h. As described above, the information indicating that there is output is set in the unit area 318 of the external output buffer 310 associated with the eighth external terminal 99h. This allows the hall computer HC to know that the payout of the game balls is being executed.

Here, the information acquisition process of step S205 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S301, it is determined whether or not the number N (RaN or RbN) of starting pending memories set in step S204 or step S209 described above is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). If the number N of start-up pending storages is the upper limit value, this information acquisition processing is ended as it is, and if it is less than the upper limit value, the number N of start-up pending storages of the corresponding result display section holding area is set to 1 in step S302. In addition to the increment, the value stored in the total reserved number storage area CR in step S303 (hereinafter referred to as the common reserved number CRN) is incremented by 1.

In the following step S304, the respective values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 are set to the first storage area of the corresponding free storage area for the result display section. That is, it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages incremented by 1 in step S302.

That is, when the first start pending storage number RaN is set, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 are used for the first result display unit. It is stored in the first storage area of the empty storage areas of the reservation area Ra, that is, the storage area corresponding to the first startup reservation storage number RaN incremented by 1 in step S302.

When the second start pending storage number RbN is set, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 are used for the second result display unit. It is stored in the first storage area of the free storage areas of the holding area Rb, that is, the storage area corresponding to the second startup holding storage number RbN incremented by 1 in step S302.

In a succeeding step S305, a hold command for causing the voice lamp control device 82 and the display control device 212, which are sub-side control devices, to recognize that a win has been generated in the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34 is set. The hold command includes information on which of the winning openings to the upper working opening 33 and the lower working opening 34 is based on the winning. Then, this information acquisition processing is ended.

The set hold command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 82 in the external output process (step S401) of the normal process described later. When the voice lamp control device 82 receives the hold command transmitted based on the winning of the upper working opening 33, the voice lamp control device 82 executes a process for turning on the first hold lamp unit 45. The first hold lamp section 45 is sequentially turned on from the left side. For example, if the first start hold storage number RaN is 1, the leftmost first hold lamp section 45 is turned on and the first start hold storage number. If RaN is 4, all the first holding lamp units 45 are turned on. Further, when the hold command transmitted based on the winning of the lower working opening 34 is received, the process for lighting the second hold lamp section 46 is executed. The second holding lamp section 46 is sequentially turned on from the left side. For example, if the second start pending storage number RbN is 1, the second holding lamp section 46 at the left end is turned on and the second start holding storage number is set. If RbN is 4, all the second holding lamp units 46 are turned on.

<Normal processing>
Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The normal process is a process that is started after the main process that is started when the power is turned on is executed, and the main process of the game is executed in the normal process. As an outline thereof, the processing of steps S401 to S408 is executed as a regular processing of a 4 msec cycle, and the counter updating processing of steps S410 and S411 is executed in the remaining time.

In the normal process, in step S401, output data such as a command set in the timer interrupt process or the previous normal process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence/absence of a prize ball command is determined, and if the prize ball command is set, it is transmitted to the payout control device 97. Further, when a production command such as a variation command, a type command, or a variation end command is set, it is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 82.

Next, in step S402, the fluctuation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by 1, and the counter value is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the updated value of the fluctuation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204.

In a succeeding step S403, the prize ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 97 are read. After that, in a step S404, a game time control process for controlling a game in each game time is executed. In this game time control processing, jackpot determination, setting of variable display of symbols by the symbol display device 41, display control of the result display parts AS, BS on the side performing variable display, and the like are performed. Details of the game number control process will be described later.

Then, in step S405, a game state transition process for shifting the game state is executed. Although the details will be described later, the game state shift processing causes the game state to shift to the open/close execution mode, the high probability mode, the high frequency support mode, and the like.

In step S406, processing for electric power support for driving and controlling the electric accessory 34a provided in the lower operation port 34 is executed. In this electric power support processing, it is determined whether or not the electric accessory 34a is to be opened, and display control of the accessory display unit 44 is performed. The details of the process for supporting the power combination will be described later.

In step S407, continuous number counter setting processing is executed. In the pachinko machine 10, when the open/close execution mode is ended and the open/close execution mode is returned to again without a predetermined period of time, the number of times the open/close execution mode is entered is grasped. In the continuous number counter setting process, it is determined whether it is the timing when the high-frequency support mode ends, and if it is the timing when the high-frequency support mode ends, a process of determining when the predetermined period is finished To execute. In the following step S408, signal stop processing is executed. In the signal stop processing, it is determined whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed after the opening/closing execution mode ends.

After that, in step S409, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next normal processing has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the previous normal processing. Then, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS are repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process (steps S410 and S411). That is, in step S410, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1, and is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204. In step S411, the fluctuation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the fluctuation type counter CS is incremented by 1, and is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the updated value of the fluctuation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204.

Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S401 to S408 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant and fluctuates. Therefore, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1) can be updated at random by repeatedly updating the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time. The fluctuation type counter CS can also be updated at random.

<Game time control processing>
Next, the game number control process of step S404 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

In the game time control process shown in FIG. 16, first in step S501, it is determined whether or not the opening/closing execution mode is in effect. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the open/close execution mode flag (open/close execution state information) is stored in the open/close execution mode flag storage area (open/close execution state information storage unit) in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. The opening/closing execution mode flag is stored when the game state is changed to the opening/closing execution mode in the game state transition process described later, and is erased when the opening/closing execution mode is also ended in the game state transition process.

When in the open/close execution mode, this game is executed without executing any of the processing from step S502, that is, the processing for starting game times in steps S503 to S505 and the processing for advancing game times in steps S506 to S511. The turn control process ends. That is, in the open/close execution mode, the game game is not started regardless of whether or not a prize has been paid to the operating ports 33, 34.

If it is not in the open/close execution mode, in step S502, it is determined whether or not the main display unit 43 is in a variable display. Specifically, it is determined whether or not one of the first result display section AS and the second result display section BS is being variably displayed. In this determination, it is determined whether or not the variable display flag (variation display information) is stored in the variable display flag storage area (variation display information storage means) in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. By. The variable display flag is stored when the variable display is started for either the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS, and is erased when the variable display ends.

If the main display portion 43 is not in the variable display, the process proceeds to the game times start process of steps S503 to S505. In the game time starting process, first, in step S503, it is determined whether the common hold number CRN is "0". When the common pending number CRN is “0”, it means that the starting pending storage number is “0” for both the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34. Therefore, the game time control processing is ended as it is. If the common hold number CRN is not "0", the data stored in the first result display holding area Ra or the second result display holding area Rb is set for variable display in step S504. The data setting process is executed, and further, in step S505, the variation start process for starting the variable display on the main display unit 43 and the variable display on the symbol display device 41 is executed, and then the present game number control process is ended.

Here, the data setting process of step S504 and the fluctuation start process of step S505 will be described in detail below.

First, the data setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

In the data setting process, first, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the second start hold storage number RbN stored in the second result display holding area Rb is “0”. When the second start pending storage number RbN is "0", the data setting process for the first result display unit of steps S602 to S607 is executed, and when the second start pending storage number RbN is not "0". Executes the data setting process for the second result display unit in steps S608 to S613.

Here, the case where the data setting process is executed is the case where the common pending number CRN is 1 or more, as already described. In this case, in the data setting process, it is determined whether or not the second startup hold storage number RbN is "0", and if it is not "0", that is, the hold information for variable display is displayed for the second result display section BS. If it is stored, the data stored in the second result display section holding area Rb is set for the variable display regardless of whether the first startup holding storage number RaN is 1 or more. I chose Accordingly, when the hold information is stored in both the first result display holding area Ra and the second result display holding area Rb, the second result display holding corresponding to the lower working port 34 is held. The hold information stored in the area Rb is prioritized.

In the data setting process for the first result display unit, first, in step S602, the first reserved storage number RaN in the first result display unit reserved area Ra is decremented by one. In a succeeding step S603, the common reserved number CRN is decremented by 1. Then, in step S604, the data stored in the first area of the first result display holding area Ra is moved to the execution area AE.

After that, in step S605, a process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the first result display holding area Ra is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first area, and at the same time, the second area→the first area, The data in each area is shifted in the order of 3 area→2nd area, 4th area→3rd area, and so on.

In the following step S606, the second result display unit flag (second result display unit information) is set in the second result display unit flag storage area (second result display unit information storage means) provided in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. If it is stored, it is erased, and if it is not stored, its state is maintained. The second result display unit flag is information for specifying whether the start of the current variable display is the first result display unit AS or the second result display unit BS.

In a succeeding step S607, an upper shift time command (shift occurrence information) which is information for causing the voice lamp control device 82 which is the sub-side control device to recognize that the data in the holding area has been shifted is set. In this case, from the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203, information indicating that the holding area for which the data has been shifted this time corresponds to the holding area Ra for the first result display unit, that is, the upper operating port 33 A shift-time command including information on the correspondence is selected, and the selected shift-time command is set as a command to be transmitted to the voice lamp control device 82. Then, this data setting process is completed.

The shift command set in step S607 is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 15). The voice lamp control device 82 executes processing for changing the display on the first holding lamp section 45 of the variable display unit 36 in accordance with the reduction in the number of holdings based on the received shift command.

In the data setting process for the second result display section, first, in step S608, the second reserved storage number RbN of the second result display section reserved area Rb is decremented by one. In a succeeding step S609, the common reserved number CRN is decremented by 1. Then, in step S610, the data stored in the first area of the second result display holding area Rb is moved to the execution area AE.

After that, in step S611, a process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the second result display holding area Rb is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first area, and at the same time, the second area→the first area, The data in each area is shifted in the order of 3 area→2nd area, 4th area→3rd area, and so on.

In the following step S612, the second result display section flag (second result display section information) is set in the second result display section flag storage area (second result display section information storage means) provided in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. If not stored, the second result display unit flag is stored, and if stored, that state is maintained.

In a succeeding step S613, a lower shift command (shift occurrence information) which is information for causing the voice lamp control device 82 which is the sub-side control device to recognize that the data in the holding area has been shifted is set. .. In this case, from the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203, information that the holding area that is the target of the current shift of data corresponds to the second result display holding area Rb, that is, the lower operating port 34. The shift command including the information indicating that the command is being performed is selected, and the selected shift command is set as a command to be transmitted to the voice lamp control device 82. Then, this data setting process is completed.

The shift command set in step S613 is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 15). The voice lamp control device 82 executes processing for changing the display on the second holding lamp section 46 of the variable display unit 36 in accordance with the reduction in the number of holdings based on the received shift command.

Next, the fluctuation start process will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

In the fluctuation start process, first in step S701, it is determined whether or not the winning/winning lottery mode is the high-probability mode. Specifically, it is determined whether the high-probability mode flag (high-probability state information) is stored in the high-probability mode flag storage area (high-probability state information storage means) provided in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. To do. The high-probability mode flag is a flag that is stored at the end of the opening/closing execution mode related to the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot result, and is erased when the normal jackpot result occurs thereafter.

If it is not in the high probability mode, then in step S702, the success/failure table for the low probability mode is referenced to determine the success/failure. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE matches the value set as the jackpot win in the win/loss table for the low probability mode. On the other hand, in the case of the high probability mode, in step S703, the high/probability mode win/fail table is referenced to make a win/fail judgment. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE matches the value set as the jackpot win in the win/loss table for the high probability mode.

After the processing in step S702 or step S703, it is determined in step S704 whether or not the result of the lottery in step S702 or step S703 is a jackpot win. If it is a big hit, in steps S705 to S712, a process for setting a game result and a process for setting a stop result in the case of a big hit are executed.

In step S705, it is determined whether the second result display unit flag is stored in the RAM 204. If the second result display unit flag is not stored, the distribution determination is performed by referring to the distribution table for the first result display unit (see FIG. 9A) in step S706. Specifically, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is the numerical range of the normal jackpot result, the numerical range of the implicit 2R certainty variation jackpot result, the numerical range of the explicit 2R certainty variation jackpot result, 15R certainty variation jackpot Determine which of the numerical range of the result is included.

On the other hand, when the second result display unit flag is stored, the distribution determination is performed with reference to the distribution table for the second result display unit (see FIG. 9B) in step S707. Specifically, it is determined whether the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is included in the numerical range of the normal jackpot result or the numerical range of the 15R certainty variation jackpot result.

After the processing in step S706 or step S707, it is determined in step S708 whether the game result sorted in step S706 or step S707 is a probability variation jackpot result.

If it is the probability variation jackpot result, in step S709, the probability variation jackpot stop result setting process corresponding to the result of the distribution determination in step S706 or step S707 is executed. In the present stop result setting process, whether the variable display is ended in the state in which the stop result is displayed on the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS in the current game time when the probability variation jackpot result will occur To set. Specifically, the stop result associated with the implicit 2R certainty variation jackpot result, the explicit 2R certainty variation jackpot result, and the 15R certainty variation jackpot result is set for each jackpot result. Specifically, the stop result table storage area 224 stores stop result tables corresponding to the jackpot results. Then, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the value of the jackpot type counter C2 is acquired from the stop result table, and the address information is stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 204.

In a succeeding step S710, the corresponding probability variation flag is stored in the area provided in the various flag storage area 235. Specifically, when the distribution result is the implicit 2R probability variable jackpot result, the implicit 2R probability variation flag storage area (implicit high probability correspondence information storage unit) is stored in the implicit 2R probability variation flag (implicit high probability correspondence). Information). When the distribution result is the explicit 2R certainty variation jackpot result, the explicit 2R certainty variation flag storage area (explicit high probability correspondence information storage unit) stores the explicit 2R certainty variation flag (explicit high probability correspondence information). When the distribution result is the 15R certainty variation jackpot result, the 15R certainty variation flag storage area (high probability correspondence special information storage means) stores the 15R certainty variation flag (high probability correspondence special information).

After performing the process of step S710, the process proceeds to step S714. On the other hand, when the game result sorted in step S706 or step S707 is not the probability variation jackpot result, a negative determination is made in step S708, and the process proceeds to step S711. In step S712, the stop result table for normal jackpot in the stop result table storage area 224 is referred to, and the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is acquired, The address information is stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 204. After that, in step S712, after the normal jackpot flag (low probability corresponding special information) is stored in the normal jackpot flag storage area (low probability corresponding special information storage means) in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204, this stop result setting processing To finish. Then, it progresses to step S714.

If the result of the lottery in step S702 or step S703 is not a big hit, a negative determination is made in step S704, and the process proceeds to step S713. In the step S713, for the disengagement time for setting the variable display to be terminated in the state where the stop result is displayed on the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS in the current game time which is the disengagement result. The stop result setting process is executed. In the disconnection stop result setting process, the disconnection result data corresponding to the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE is referred to by referring to the disconnection result stop table in the stop result table storage area 224. Of the address information is acquired, and the address information is stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 204. Then, it progresses to step S714.

In step S714, a variable display time setting process for setting the variable display time of the current game in the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS is executed.

In the variation display time setting process, the value of the variation type counter CS stored in the variation type counter buffer in the lottery counter area 231 of the RAM 204 is acquired. In addition, it is determined whether or not the reach display is generated on the symbol display device 41 at the current game time. Specifically, it is determined whether the RAM 204 stores either the probability variation jackpot flag or the normal jackpot flag. If any of the flags is stored, it is determined that the reach display will occur. Further, even if none of the above flags are stored, if the numerical information related to the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area AE is the numerical information corresponding to the occurrence of the reach, the reach is reached. It is determined that the display occurs.

When it is determined that the reach display is generated, the reach generation display continuation period table stored in the variation display time table storage area 223 of the ROM 203 is referred to, and the display continuation corresponding to the value of the present variation type counter CS is displayed. The period information is acquired and the display continuation period information is set in the display continuation period counter area provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204. On the other hand, when it is determined that the reach display does not occur, the reach non-occurrence display continuation period table stored in the variable display time table storage area 223 is referred to and the value of the present variation type counter CS is dealt with. The display continuation period is acquired, and the display continuation period information is set in the display continuation period counter area. By the way, the display continuation period that can be acquired by referring to the reach non-occurrence variable display table is different from the display continuation period that can be acquired by referring to the reach generation display continuous period table.

In a succeeding step S715, it is determined whether or not the second result display unit flag is stored in the RAM 204. If the second result display flag is not stored, the first variation command is set in step S716. The first variation command includes information indicating that the current game time is related to the hold information acquired based on the winning of the upper working opening 33, and information regarding whether or not a reach has occurred and It includes information about variable display time. On the other hand, if the second result display unit flag is stored, the second variation command is set in step S717. The second variation command includes information indicating that the current game time is related to the hold information acquired based on the winning of the lower working opening 34, and information regarding whether or not a reach has occurred and It includes information about variable display time.

After executing the processing of step S716 or step S717, the type command is set in step S718. The type command includes information on the game result. That is, the type command includes, as the information on the game result, information on the 15R certainty variation jackpot result, information on the normal jackpot result, information on the explicit 2R certainty variation jackpot result, information on the implicit 2R certainty variation jackpot result, and the like.

The variation command and the type command set in steps S716 to S718 are transmitted to the voice lamp controller 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 15). The voice lamp control device 82 determines the content of the effect in the game time based on the received variation command and type command, and controls various devices so that the determined content of the effect is executed. Further, the voice lamp control device 82 transmits the received variation command and type command as they are to the display control device 212. The display control device 212 controls the display of the symbol display device 41 so that the variable display of the symbol corresponding to each game time is performed based on the variation command and the type command.

Then, in step S719, the variable display of the pattern is started in the result display unit corresponding to the current game time, of the first result display unit AS and the second result display unit BS. In this case, when the second result display unit flag is not stored in the RAM 204, the result display unit corresponding to the current game time is specified as the first result display unit AS, and the second result display unit flag is set. If stored, the result display unit corresponding to the current game time is specified as the second result display unit BS. Then, this fluctuation start process is terminated.

Returning to the explanation of the game time control process (FIG. 16 ), when the main display portion 43 is being variably displayed, the game time progress process of steps S506 to S511 is executed. In the game time progression process, first, in step S506, it is determined whether or not the variation display time of the current game time has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable display time information stored in the variable display time counter area of the RAM 204 has become “0”. The value of the variable display time information is set in the variable display time setting process as described above. The value of the set variable display time information is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12) is started.

If the variable display time has not elapsed, the variable display process is executed in step S507. In the variable display process, the display mode in the result display unit related to the current game time is changed. Then, this game time control processing is ended.

If the variation display time has elapsed, variation end processing is executed in step S508. In the variation ending process, the address information stored in the RAM 204 in any one of the processes of step S709, step S711, or step S713 is specified, and the pattern of the pattern corresponding to the address information is the result display section related to the current game time. The display of the result display unit is controlled to be displayed at.

In a succeeding step S509, a fluctuation end command is set. The fluctuation end command set in step S509 is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 15). The voice lamp control device 82 ends the effect in the game time based on the received fluctuation end command. Further, the variation end command is transmitted from the voice lamp control device 82 to the display control device 212, and the display control device 212 receives the variation end command, so that the final stop symbol combination in the game time is confirmed and displayed ( Display the final stop).

Then, in step S510, a number counter subtraction process is executed. In the number-of-times counter subtraction process, the values of the game number counter area provided in the various counter areas 234 and the continuous number counter area are each decremented by one. The number-of-games counter area is for determining whether or not it is time to end the high-frequency support mode. Further, the continuous number counter area is set to the open/close execution mode when the open/close execution mode is ended and the open/close execution mode is set again without the passage of a predetermined period (hereinafter, also referred to as continuous period). This is for determining whether or not the continuous period has elapsed when grasping the number of times that it has been performed.

In a succeeding step S511, an end information output process is executed. Specifically, the output presence information is set in the unit area 315 of the external output buffer 310 associated with the fifth external terminal 99e so as to output the end information indicating that one game time has ended. As a result, information is output from the fifth external terminal 99e, and the hall computer HC can recognize that one game has ended. The output existence information set in the unit area 315 of the external output buffer 310 is changed to the output non-existence information at the timing before the next game time is started. After executing the end information output process, the present game number control process is ended.

<Game state transition processing>
Next, the game state transition processing of step S405 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 19 and 20.

In the game state transition processing shown in FIG. 19, first in step S801, it is determined whether or not the opening/closing execution mode is in effect. If it is not in the open/close execution mode, the process proceeds to step S802, and it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the variable display of the pattern on the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS of one game time is finished. If it is not the timing when the variable display is finished, the game state transition process is finished as it is.

If it is the timing at which the variable display ends, it is determined in step S803 whether or not the game result of this game time corresponds to the shift to the open/close execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the explicit 2R certainty variation flag, the implicit 2R certainty variation flag, the 15R certainty variation flag, and the normal jackpot flag are stored in the RAM 204. If none of the above flags are stored, the game state transition processing is ended.

If any of the above flags is stored, a round display start process for notifying the type of the current open/close execution mode is executed in step S804. In the round display start processing, first, the address information stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 204 is confirmed. Then, the stop result data corresponding to the address information is specified from the stop result data group stored in the ROM 203, and the number of rounds is confirmed from the specified stop result data. After that, the content of the confirmed number of rounds is output to the round display section RS in the main display section 43. As a result, the round display section RS displays the round information related to the output.

In a succeeding step S805, it is determined whether or not the opening/closing execution mode this time is the high frequency winning mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not either the 15R probability variation flag or the normal jackpot flag is stored in the RAM 204. If it is not the high frequency winning mode, that is, if it is the low frequency winning mode, then in step S806, "2" is set in the first round counter area RC1 provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204. The first round counter area RC1 is a counter area for counting the number of times the special winning opening 32a is opened. On the other hand, in the case of the high frequency winning mode, "15" is set in the first round counter area RC1 in step S807.

After executing the process of step S806 or step S807, an opening command corresponding to the result of the big hit this time is set in step S808. The set opening command is transmitted to the voice lamp controller 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 15). This opening command includes information on whether the game is in the high frequency winning mode or the low frequency winning mode, and information corresponding to the result of the big hit this time (that is, information for identifying the type of the opening/closing execution mode). .. The voice lamp control device 82 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the opening/closing execution mode based on the received opening command, and controls various devices so that the determined content of the effect is executed. Further, the opening command is transmitted from the voice lamp control device 82 to the display control device 212, and the display control device 212 receives the opening command to display a display corresponding to the opening/closing execution mode this time (for example, a moving image display). Display control of the symbol display device 41 is performed so that.

In a succeeding step S809, output of the jackpot information corresponding to the jackpot result of this time is started. Specifically, the output presence information is set in the unit area 311 of the external output buffer 310 associated with the first external terminal 99a so as to output the jackpot information indicating that it is in the open/close execution mode. As a result, information is output from the first external terminal 99a, and the hall computer HC can recognize that it is in the open/close execution mode. Further, in the present jackpot information output start processing, when the jackpot result of this time is the normal jackpot result or the 15R certainty variation jackpot result, the jackpot information indicating that the opening/closing execution mode based on the ordinary jackpot result or the 15R certainty variation jackpot result is in progress. Output information is set in the unit area 312 of the external output buffer 310 associated with the second external terminal 99b so as to output. As a result, the information is output from the second external terminal 99b, and the hall computer HC can know that the opening/closing execution mode is based on the normal result or the 15R probability variation jackpot result.

After executing the processing of step S809, the present game state transition processing ends. When the output of the big hit information is started in step S809, the signal corresponding to the big hit information is continuously output to the hall computer HC until the process of step S812 described later is executed.

On the other hand, if it is not in the opening/closing execution mode, a positive determination is made in step S801, and the special winning opening/closing processing is executed in step S810. In the special winning opening opening/closing process, when the special winning opening 32a is closed, the variable winning driving unit 32c is set to the driving state on condition that the first round counter area RC1 is "1" or more. The special winning opening 32a is opened. Further, when the special winning opening 32a is open, the variable winning drive unit is provided on condition that the opening limit time has elapsed from the opening of the special winning opening 32a or the opening limit number has been won. The driving state of 32c is stopped and the special winning opening 32a is closed. The open limit time and the open limit number are different in the high frequency winning mode and the low frequency winning mode, as described above.

In a succeeding step S811, it is determined whether or not the value of the first round counter area RC1 is “0”. When the value of the first round counter area RC1 is not "0", the game state transition processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, when the value of the first round counter area RC1 is “0”, the process proceeds to step S812. In step S812, the output of the big hit information corresponding to the present big hit result is stopped. Specifically, the information of the unit areas 311 and 312 of the external output buffer 310 is changed to the non-output information so that the output of the big hit information output in step S809 is stopped. As a result, the output of information from the first external terminal 99a and the second external terminal 99b is stopped, and the hall computer HC can know that the open/close execution mode is not in progress (that the open/close execution mode has ended).

After executing the process of step S812, the process proceeds to step S813. In step S813, an ending command is set. The ending command thus set is transmitted to the voice lamp controller 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 15). The voice lamp control device 82 ends the effect corresponding to the opening/closing execution mode based on the reception of the ending command. Further, the ending command is transmitted from the voice lamp control device 82 to the display control device 212, and the display control device 212 receives the ending command, thereby ending the display corresponding to the opening/closing execution mode of this time.

Then, in step S814, a transition process at the end of the open/close execution mode is executed. Here, the shift processing at the end of the open/close execution mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the 15R probability variation flag or the explicit 2R probability variation flag is stored in the RAM 204. If any of the flags is stored, a flag erasing process for erasing the information for specifying the gaming state is executed in step S902. Specifically, if the open/close execution mode flag, the high-probability mode flag, and the high-frequency support flag are stored, they are deleted, and if they are not stored, the state is maintained. In the following step S903, the high-probability mode flag is stored, and in the step S904, the high-frequency support flag is stored. As a result, the gaming state shifts to a gaming state in which the win/loss lottery mode is the high-probability mode and the support mode is the high-frequency support mode. The high-probability mode and the high-frequency support mode are maintained at least until the next big win.

In subsequent step S905, a high-frequency support command (high-frequency support setting information) that is information for causing the sub-side control device to recognize that the support mode is the high-frequency support mode is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 82. Set as the target command.

Then, in step S906, a high frequency information output process and a continuous information output process are executed. In the high frequency information output processing, a signal corresponding to the information indicating the high frequency support mode is output to the hall computer HC on the gaming hall side. Specifically, in the high-frequency information output process, information indicating that there is output in the unit area 313 of the external output buffer 310 associated with the third external terminal 99c so as to output the high-frequency information indicating the high-frequency support mode. To set. Further, in the continuous information output process, output presence information is set in the unit area 314 of the external output buffer 310 associated with the fourth external terminal 99d so as to output continuous period information indicating a continuous period. From these, the hall computer HC can recognize that the high-frequency support mode is set and that the continuous period is set. After the processing of step S906 is executed, the transition processing at the end of the main opening/closing execution mode is ended.

When it is determined in step S901 that both the 15R probability variation flag and the explicit 2R probability variation flag are not stored, it is determined in step S907 whether the implicit 2R probability variation flag is stored. If the implicit 2R probability variation flag is stored, it is determined in step S908 whether the high frequency support flag is stored. If the high frequency support flag is not stored, step S909- After executing each processing of step S911, the present migration processing is ended. In this case, the flag erasing process is executed in step S909. Further, in step S910, the high probability mode flag is stored. As a result, the game state shifts to a game state in which the win/loss lottery mode is the high-probability mode and the support mode is the low-frequency support mode. The high-probability mode is maintained at least until the next big win.

In step S911, a low-frequency support command (low-frequency support setting information), which is information for causing the sub-side control device to recognize that the support mode is the low-frequency support mode, is sent to the voice lamp control device 82. Set as a command to be sent. Then, this migration process is completed.

On the other hand, if the high-frequency support flag is stored, an affirmative decision is made in step S908, the processes of steps S902 to S906 are executed, and then this transition process is terminated. In this case, the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode, and the high-frequency support mode is maintained at least until the next big hit.

If it is determined in step S907 that the implicit 2R probability variation flag is not stored, this means that the opening/closing execution mode has been performed this time based on the fact that the normal jackpot flag is stored. In this case, the processing of steps S912 to S916 is executed. That is, in step S912, the flag erasing process is executed. Then, in step S913, the high frequency support flag is stored, and in step S914, "100" is set in the game number counter area provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204. As a result, the gaming state shifts to a gaming state in which the win/loss lottery mode is the low-probability mode and the support mode is the high-frequency support mode. However, the high frequency support mode ends when the number of game times continues 100 times, and then shifts to the normal game state in which the winning/winning lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the low frequency support mode.

In subsequent step S915, a high-frequency support command (high-frequency support setting information), which is information for causing the sub-side control device to recognize that the support mode is the high-frequency support mode, is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 82. Set as the target command. After that, in step S916, the high-frequency information output process and the continuous information output process are respectively executed as in step S906. When the process of step S916 is executed, the transition process at the end of the main opening/closing execution mode is ended.

By the way, the high frequency support command set in step S905 or step S915 and the low frequency support command set in step S911 are transmitted to the voice lamp control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 15). It The voice lamp control device 82 transmits the high frequency support command and the low frequency support command as they are to the display control device 212. The display control device 212 identifies that the support mode is the high-frequency support mode based on the reception of the high-frequency support command, and executes the process corresponding to the high-frequency support mode. Further, the display control device 212 specifies that the support mode is the low frequency support mode based on the reception of the low frequency support command, and executes the processing corresponding thereto. These will be described in detail later.

The low frequency support command and the high frequency support command include information on whether the current lottery mode is the high probability mode or the low probability mode. Accordingly, the display control device 212 can grasp the current lottery mode when each support command is received.

Returning to the explanation of the game state transition processing (FIG. 19 ), after the transition processing at the end of the opening/closing execution mode in step S814 is completed, the round display termination processing is executed in step S815. In the process, the display control of the round display portion RS is ended so that the round display portion RS in the main display portion 43 is turned off.

After that, in step S816, after ending processing of the opening/closing execution mode, the game state transition processing is ended. In the closing process of the opening/closing execution mode, if the explicit 2R certainty variation flag, the implicit 2R certainty variation flag, the 15R certainty variation flag, and the normal jackpot flag are stored, they are erased, and if they are not already stored, Maintain state.

<Processing for electric power support>
Next, the power combination support process of step S406 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

As shown in FIG. 21, in the power combination support process, first in step S1001, it is determined whether or not support is being performed. Specifically, it is determined whether the in-support flag is stored in the in-support flag storage area provided in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. The in-support flag is a flag that is stored when the electric accessory 34a of the lower operation port 34 is opened, and is erased when it is returned to the closed state.

If the in-support flag is not stored, the process proceeds to step S1002, and it is determined whether or not the support win flag is stored in the support win flag storage area provided in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. The support win flag is a flag that is stored when the open win is achieved in the lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric accessory 34a, and is erased when the in-support flag is stored.

If the support winning flag is not stored, the process proceeds to step S1003, and it is determined whether or not the value of the second timer area T2 provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204 is "0". When the value of the second timer area T2 is not "0", the main electric power supporting process is ended as it is.

When the value of the second timer area T2 is "0", it is determined in step S1004 whether it is the end timing of the variable display of the design on the accessory display unit 44. If it is the end timing of the variable display, the off display is set in step S1005, and then the processing for supporting the main electric power is ended. By setting the detachment display, the variable display of the pattern on the accessory display unit 44 is terminated with the detachment display stopped.

When the value of the second timer area T2 is "0" and it is not the end timing of the variable display, it is determined in step S1006 whether or not the value of the number of stored accessory products stored SN is larger than "0". When the value of the number of saved accessory objects SN is "0", the processing for main electric power support is ended as it is. If the value of the number of stored accessory objects SN is larger than “0”, it is determined in step S1007 whether the open/close execution mode is in progress, and in step S1008 whether the high frequency support mode is in effect. ..

If the open/close execution mode is not set and the high-frequency support mode is set, an open lottery is performed in step S1009. Specifically, when the value stored in the accessory holding ball storage area is shifted and the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 shifted to the execution area is 0 to 190, it is determined that the winning lottery is won. Become. At the same time as the open lottery, "750" (that is, 1.5 sec) is set in the second timer area T2. The second timer area T2 is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process is activated.

In a succeeding step S1010, it is determined whether or not the result of the open lottery in step S1009 is a support win. If it is a support win, the support win flag is stored in step S1011 and "3" is set in the second round counter area RC2 provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204. If the result of the open lottery is not determined to be support win in step S1010, or if the process of step S1011 is executed, the main electric power support process is ended.

On the other hand, if the open/close execution mode is set in step S1007 or the high frequency support mode is not set in step S1008, an open lottery is performed in step S1012. Specifically, when the value stored in the accessory holding ball storage area is shifted and the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 shifted to the execution area is 0 to 190, it is determined that the winning lottery is won. Become. At the same time as the open lottery, "14750" (that is, 29.5 sec) is set in the second timer area T2.

In a succeeding step S1013, it is determined whether or not the result of the open lottery in the step S1012 is support winning. If the support is not won, the processing for main electric power support is finished as it is. If it is a support win, the support win flag is stored in step S1014, and "1" is set in the second round counter area RC2, and then the processing for main power support is ended.

If the support winning flag is stored, an affirmative decision is made in step S1002, and the operation proceeds to step S1015 to decide whether or not the value of the second timer area T2 is "0". When the value of the second timer area T2 is not "0", the variation display of the pattern is being displayed on the accessory display unit 44, and the processing for supporting the electric power combination is ended as it is. When the value of the second timer area T2 is "0", the hit display is set in step S1016. As a result, the variable display of the pattern on the accessory display unit 44 is terminated with the hit display stopped. In a succeeding step S1017, the in-support flag is stored and the support winning flag is erased, and then the processing for main electric power support is ended.

If it is determined in step S1001 that the in-support flag is stored, the process proceeds to step S1018, and after executing the power-role opening/closing process for controlling the opening/closing of the electric accessory 34a, the main-power-role supporting process is ended. .. The power combination opening/closing process will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

First, in step S1101, it is determined whether or not the electric accessory 34a is open. Whether or not the electric accessory 34a is open is determined by whether or not the electric accessory driving unit 34b is in a driving state. When the electric accessory 34a is opened, the process proceeds to step S1102, and it is determined whether the value of the second timer area T2 is "0".

If the value of the second timer area T2 is not "0", the main electric power combination opening/closing process is ended as it is. When the value of the second timer area T2 is "0", the process proceeds to step S1103, a closing process for controlling the electric accessory 34a in the closed state is performed, and "250" (that is, 0.5 sec) is set in the second timer area T2. ) Is set.

After that, in step S1104, the value of the second round counter area RC2 is decremented by 1, and then in step S1105, it is determined whether the value of the second round counter area RC2 is “0”. If the value of the second round counter area RC2 is not "0", the main power combination opening/closing process is ended as it is, and if the value of the second round counter area RC2 is "0", the in-support flag is erased. After that, the main power combination opening/closing process is ended.

On the other hand, if the electric accessory 34a is not open, a negative determination is made in step S1101 and the process proceeds to step S1107. In step S1107, it is determined whether the second timer area T2 is "0". When the second timer area T2 is not "0", the main power combination opening/closing process is ended as it is. If the second timer area T2 is "0", then in step S1108, an opening process for controlling the electric accessory 34a to the open state is executed.

After that, in step S1109, it is determined whether or not the opening/closing execution mode is in progress, and in step S1110, it is determined whether or not the high frequency support mode is in effect. If the open/close execution mode is not set and the high-frequency support mode is set, "800" (that is, 1.6 sec) is set in the second timer area T2 in step S1111 and then the main power combination opening/closing process is ended. On the other hand, if the open/close execution mode is not set or the high frequency support mode is not set, "100" (that is, 0.2 sec) is set in the second timer area T2 in step S1112, and then the main power combination opening/closing process is ended. ..

<Continuous frequency counter setting process>
The continuous number counter setting process of step S407 in the normal process (FIG. 15) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not the winning/winning lottery mode is the low-probability mode and the support mode is the high-frequency support mode. When a negative determination is made in step S1201, the continuous number counter setting process is ended as it is. When a positive determination is made in step S1201, it is determined in step S1202 whether or not the game number counter area is "0". In the low probability mode and the high frequency support mode, the game number counter is decremented by 1 each time one game time ends. When the game number counter area is not "0", the continuous number counter setting process is ended as it is. If the number-of-games counter area is "0", the high-frequency support flag is erased in step S1203. In a succeeding step S1204, a low frequency support command (low frequency support setting information) which is information for causing the sub-side control device to recognize that the support mode is the low frequency support mode is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 82. Set as the target command.

The low frequency support command set in step S1204 is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 15). The voice lamp controller 82 transmits the low frequency support command as it is to the display controller 212. The display control device 212 specifies that the support mode is the low-frequency support mode based on the reception of the low-frequency support command, and executes the processing corresponding thereto.

In a succeeding step S1205, high frequency information output stop processing is executed. In the high-frequency information output stop process, the output of the high-frequency information that has started to be output in the transition process when the open/close execution mode has ended (started to output in step S906 or step S916) is stopped. Specifically, the no output information is set in the unit area 313 of the external output buffer 310. As a result, the output of the high frequency information from the third external terminal 99c is stopped. As a result, the hall computer HC can recognize that the high frequency support mode has ended. That is, on the gaming hall side, it is understood that the high frequency support mode is set over the period in which the high frequency information is output. Then, when the high frequency information is not output, it is understood that the low frequency support mode is set.

In a succeeding step S1206, a reserved storage number grasping process is executed. In the pending storage number grasping process, the number of stored pending information is grasped. Specifically, in the reserved storage number grasping process, the value of the common reserved number CRN is grasped. Then, in step S1207, the grasped value is set in the continuous number counter area provided in each counter area 234. When the process of step S1207 is executed, the continuous number counter setting process is ended.

As described above, the value of the continuous number counter area is decremented by 1 each time one game is completed. In the pachinko machine 10, the high-frequency support mode ends, the value of the continuous number counter area is set, and when the value becomes “0”, it is determined that the continuous period ends. That is, the continuous period ends when the number of games played of the value set in the continuous number counter area elapses after the high-frequency support mode ends. Therefore, the timing at which the continuous period ends is determined by the value of the common hold number CRN when the high frequency support mode ends.

<Signal stop processing>
Next, the signal stop process of step S408 in the normal process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S1301, it is determined whether a signal corresponding to the continuous information is being output. When the signal corresponding to the continuous information is not output, this signal stop processing ends. When the signal corresponding to the continuous information is output in step S1301, the process proceeds to step S1302.

In step S1302, it is determined whether the value in the continuous counter area is "0". If the value in the continuous number counter area is not "0", the process of identifying the holding information in steps S1303 to S1311 is executed. In the pending information specifying process, it is specified whether or not the pending information stored corresponds to the jackpot result.

In step S1303, confirmation processing of unspecified pending information is executed. Specifically, of the first to fourth areas in the first and second result display section holding areas Ra and Rb, the area in which the holding information is stored is grasped. Then, by referring to the determined flag storage area provided in the various flag storage area 235, it is grasped whether or not the pending information which is not the target of the pending information specifying process is stored.

The description of the determined flag storage area will be supplemented. The determined flag storage area is provided in each of the various flag storage areas 235 corresponding to the first to fourth areas in the first and second result display holding areas Ra and Rb. That is, the determined flag storage area is set to include eight types of areas in association with the first and second result display section holding areas Ra and Rb.

The determined flag is stored when the stored pending information is targeted for the pending information specifying process. For example, when the reservation information stored in the first area of the second result display section reservation area Rb is subjected to the reservation information specifying process, the second result display section reservation area Rb corresponds to the first area. The determined flag is stored in the determined flag storage area. In step S1303, whether or not holding information is stored and whether or not a determined flag is present are checked to determine whether or not holding information that is not the target of the holding information specifying process is stored. ..

In a succeeding step S1304, it is determined whether or not the holding information which is not the target of the holding information specifying processing is stored as a result of the confirmation processing of the step S1303. If the hold information that is not the target of the hold information specifying process is not stored, the present signal stop process ends.

On the other hand, if the pending information that is not the target of the pending information specifying process is stored, the process proceeds to step S1305. In step S1305, the determined flag is stored in the area corresponding to the pending information that is the target of the pending information specifying process. For example, if the current hold information is the one stored in the second area of the second result display holding area Rb, the determination corresponding to the second area of the second result display holding area Rb. The determined flag is stored in the completed flag storage area.

In the following step S1306, the information for jackpot determination, that is, the information acquired from the information updated by the jackpot random number counter C1 is grasped among the holding information to be subjected to the holding information specifying processing in this signal stop processing. The hold information that is the target of the hold information specifying process is the second result display than the first result display holding area Ra among the hold information that is not the target of the hold information specifying process confirmed in step S1303. In order to give priority to the information stored in the copy holding area Rb, the hold information stored earlier in the hold information for the target result display area is prioritized. Is decided. That is, even if the timing at which the hold information is stored in the second result display holding area Rb is later than the timing at which the hold information is stored in the first result display holding area Ra, 2 The hold information stored in the hold area Rb for the result display unit is first subjected to the hold information specifying process. When one result display area holding area is selected, the hold information is not stored in the first to fourth areas of the result display area holding area and is not the target of the hold information specifying process. Among the stored information, the one stored in the area with the smallest number is the target of the pending information specifying process.

In a succeeding step S1307, it is determined which of the low probability mode and the high probability mode the current game state is. In the case of the low probability mode, the process proceeds to step S1308, and it is determined whether the value grasped in step S1306 with reference to the win/loss table for the low probability mode matches the value set as the jackpot win. In the case of the high probability mode, the process proceeds to step S1309, and it is determined whether the value grasped in step S1306 with reference to the high probability mode win/loss table matches the value set as the jackpot win.

After executing the processing of step S1308 or step S1309, the process proceeds to step S1310. In step S1310, it is determined whether or not the result of the process of step S1308 or step S1309 matches the value set as the jackpot win. If it matches the jackpot, the process proceeds to step S1311. In step S1311, a winning information command including information indicating that the stored hold information corresponds to the jackpot winning is set. The winning information command is output to the voice lamp control device 82 in the external output process (step S401). The voice lamp control device 82 outputs the received winning information command as it is to the display control device 212. By receiving the winning information command, the display control device 212 can recognize that the pending information already stored includes one corresponding to the jackpot winning. This allows the display control device 212 to recognize that the pending information corresponding to the jackpot win is stored at a timing before the pending information is targeted for the winning/failing determination in the variation start process. ..

When it is not coincident with the jackpot winning in step S1310, or when the processing of step S1311 is executed, this signal stop processing is ended.

In the pachinko machine 10, when the signal stop processing is executed once, even if a plurality of pieces of holding information that are not the target of the holding information specifying processing are stored, one holding information is set as the holding processing target. It was configured to do. This prevents the time required for one signal stop processing from becoming long when a plurality of pieces of suspension information are targeted for the specific processing, and the processing times of one normal processing cannot be performed in a predetermined cycle. It is a device for. In addition, the priority of the pending information that is the target of the pending information specifying process can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the hold information stored in the first result display section holding area Ra is prioritized as a target of the hold information specifying process over the hold information stored in the second result display section holding area Rb. It may be. Further, for example, the hold information stored earlier may be preferentially targeted for the hold information specifying process without dividing the hold areas Ra and Rb for result display units.

On the other hand, if the value in the continuous counter area is "0" in step S1302, the process advances to step S1312. In step S1312, the determined flag is deleted. Specifically, each determined flag storage area is cleared. If the determined flag is not stored, that state is maintained.

In a succeeding step S1313, continuous information output stop processing is executed. In the continuous information output stop process, the output of the continuous information started to be output in step S1206 or step S1216 in the transition process at the time of ending the opening/closing execution mode described above is stopped. Specifically, the no output information is set in the unit area 314 of the external output buffer 310 associated with the fourth external terminal 99d so as to stop the output of the continuous information. As a result, the output of continuous information from the fourth external terminal 99d is stopped. As a result, the hall computer HC can recognize that the continuous period has ended.

Then, in step S1314, a continuous information stop command is set. The continuous information stop command is output to the voice lamp control device 82 in the external output process (step S401). The voice lamp control device outputs the continuous information stop command as it is to the display control device 212. The display control device 212 can recognize that the continuous period has ended by receiving the continuous information stop command. After executing the processing of step S1314, the present signal stop processing ends.

By executing this signal stop processing, after the high-frequency support mode ends, the continuous period ends when a predetermined number of games have passed without a jackpot winning. That is, the continuous period is set as a period from when the jackpot is won and the high-frequency support mode is set to when the low-frequency support mode is set and the predetermined number of games has passed without being jackpot-winned.

Further, in the pachinko machine 10, information corresponding to the high frequency support mode (high frequency information) and information corresponding to the continuous period (continuous information) for the hall computer HC on the gaming hall side. And are output respectively. Further, the output timing of each information is different, and the hall computer HC can recognize that the high frequency support mode has ended or that the continuous period has ended. Further, in the hall computer HC, which of high-frequency information and continuous information is input can be selected by an external terminal to be connected. Specifically, when the high frequency information is input, the hall computer HC is connected to the third external terminal 99c, and when the continuous information is input, the hall computer HC is connected to the high frequency information and the continuous information. Which information to input can be selected on the game hall side.

<Special production>
Here, in the pachinko machine 10, if the number of times of a big hit is a predetermined number without the continuous period ending, the special effect is executed in the opening/closing execution mode. Specifically, when the jackpot is won five times or more without the continuous period ending, image display corresponding to the continuous jackpot result in the opening/closing execution mode is executed by the symbol display device 41 as a special effect. If the jackpot is not won five times or more, the image display corresponding to the usual jackpot result is executed by the symbol display device 41 in the opening/closing execution mode.

By executing the image display corresponding to the continuous jackpot, it is possible to teach the player that the jackpot is won five times or more without the continuous period ending. By executing the image display corresponding to the continuous jackpot result, it is possible to make the player feel superior. In other words, the bonus can be given to the player that the image display that is not displayed in the normal opening/closing execution mode is executed by winning the big hit five times or more without the continuous period ending. As a result, it is possible to expect an effect of letting the player pay attention to the number of times of jackpot winning so that the image display corresponding to the continuous jackpot result is executed.

Further, as described above, the continuous period is determined by the number of pieces of hold information (the value of the common hold number CRN) stored when the high frequency support mode ends. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10, when the high-frequency support mode ends, a special notification indicating that the hold information can be stored is executed in a state where the new hold information can be stored. Specifically, an image prompting a game is displayed on the symbol display device 41 as a special effect. Thereby, the player can be urged to play the game so that the continuous period becomes longer.

<Electrical Configuration of Display Control Device 212>
As shown in FIG. 6, the display control device 212 includes a display control board 251 on which an MPU 252, which is an element in which a program ROM 253 and a work RAM 254 are combined into a chip, is mounted. Note that it is not essential that the program ROM 253 and the work RAM 254 are integrated into one chip for the MPU 252, and each may be configured into an individual chip.

The MPU 252 analyzes various commands received from the main control device 81 via the voice lamp control device 82 or performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on the received various commands to control the VDP (specifically, an internal command for the VDP). Is generated).

The program ROM 253 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 252 and fixed value data, and also stores and holds JPEG format image data for a background image. The work RAM 254 is a memory for temporarily storing work data, flags, etc. used when the MPU 252 executes various programs.

The VDP is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an image processing device as a liquid crystal display driver incorporated in the symbol display device 41. Since the VDP is formed as an IC chip, it is also called a "drawing chip", and the substance thereof should be called a microcomputer chip containing firmware dedicated to drawing processing. The VDP intervenes in the reading and writing of data based on the internal command received from the MPU 252, and at the same time, reads the image data to be stored in the video RAM from the character ROM and displays it on the symbol display device 41.

The character ROM plays a role as an image data library for storing character data such as designs displayed on the design display device 41. The character ROM holds bit map format image data of various display symbols, a color palette table to be referred to when determining the expression color at each dot of the bit map image, and the like. It is also possible to provide a plurality of character ROMs and share the character ROMs to store image data and the like. Further, the JPEG format image data for the background image stored in the program ROM 253 may be stored in the character ROM. The video RAM is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the symbol display device 41, and the display contents of the symbol display device 41 are changed by rewriting the contents of the video RAM.

<Command Corresponding Processing Executed by Display Control Device 212>
The command handling process executed by the MPU 252 of the display control device 212 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Here, the command received from the main control device 81 via the voice lamp control device 82 is stored in the work RAM 254 provided on the display control board of the display control device 212 by the command storing process activated when the command is received. It is stored in the command storage area 321. The command handling process is a process that is activated periodically (for example, every 2 msec cycle) and executes various controls corresponding to the commands stored in the command storage area. The command storage area 321 is configured as a ring buffer that can individually store a plurality of commands and can be read from the previously stored commands, and even if a plurality of commands are received at the same time. The processing corresponding to each of these commands can be executed well.

First, in step S1401, it is determined whether a high frequency support command is received. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the command to be read this time, which is the command stored in the command storage area 321, is a high-frequency support command. When the high frequency support command is received, the process proceeds to step S1402. In step S1402, the support flags are stored in the support flag storage areas provided in the various flag storage areas 322 of the work RAM 254. The support flag is for understanding that the high-frequency support mode is set.

In a succeeding step S1403, the number grasp flag is stored in the number grasp flag storage area provided in each flag storage area 322 of the work RAM 254. The count grasp flag is for grasping that the period is continuous. The display control device 212 counts the number of jackpot wins from the storage of the count grasp flag to the deletion of the count grasp flag. If the number-of-times grasp flag is already stored, that state is maintained.

Then, in step S1404, it is determined whether the set lottery mode is the low probability mode. Specifically, the high-frequency support command includes information indicating which lottery mode is in use, and the lottery mode set from the received high-frequency support command is grasped. When the lottery mode is the low probability mode in step S1404, the process proceeds to step S1405. In step S1405, "100" is set to the display-side game number counter provided in the various counter areas 323 of the work RAM 254. The MPU 252 of the display control device 212 grasps the remaining number of games that the high-frequency support mode continues by the value of the display-side game number counter. If the low probability mode is not set in step S1404, or if the process of step S1405 has been executed, the command handling process ends.

If the high frequency support command is not received in step S1401, the process proceeds to step S1406. In step S1406, it is determined whether the low frequency support command is received. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the command to be read this time, which is the command stored in the command storage area 321, is a low frequency support command. When the low frequency support command is received, the process proceeds to step S1407. In step S1407, the support flag stored in step S1402 is deleted. When the support flag is deleted, the processing corresponding to this command ends.

If the low frequency support command is not received in step S1406, the process proceeds to step S1408. In step S1408, it is determined whether the continuous information stop command is received. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the command to be read this time, which is the command stored in the command storage area 321, is the continuous information stop command. If the continuous information stop command has not been received, this command handling process ends.

If the continuous information stop command is received in step S1408, it indicates that the continuous period has ended. In this case, the process proceeds to step S1409, and it is determined whether the special notification flag is stored in the special notification flag storage area of the various flag storage area 322 of the work RAM 254. The special notification flag is stored when the special notification is executed. The MPU 252 can determine that the special notification is being executed because the special notification flag is stored.

If the special notification flag is stored in step S1409, the process advances to step S1410. In step S1410, special notification end processing is executed. In the special notification end process, an internal command is output to the VDP so as to end the image display corresponding to the special notification displayed on the symbol display device 41. As a result, the execution of the special notification is ended. In a succeeding step S1411, the special notification flag is erased.

If the special notification flag is not stored in step S1409, or if the special notification flag is deleted in step S1411, the process proceeds to step S1412. In step S1412, the count grasping flag is erased, and the value of the display side count counter area provided in each counter area 323 of the work RAM 254 is cleared. The display-side continuous number counter area is for grasping the number of times the jackpot is won in the continuous period.

<Hold command handling>
Next, the pending command handling process executed by the MPU 252 of the display control device 212 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The hold command handling process is started when the above-described command handling process is completed, and is started in a cycle of 2 msec.

First, in step S1501, it is determined whether or not a hold command corresponding to the upper operation port is received. Specifically, it is determined whether the command to be read this time, which is the command stored in the command storage area 321, is the hold command corresponding to the upper operation port. When the hold command corresponding to the upper operation port is received, the process proceeds to step S1502. In step S1502, the first display-side reserved storage number SaN stored in the various counter areas 323 of the work RAM 254 is incremented by 1. The MPU 252 of the display control device 212 can grasp the number of hold information items stored in the first result display section hold area Ra from the value of the first display side hold storage number SaN. When the processing of step S1502 has been executed, this hold command handling processing ends.

When the hold command corresponding to the upper operation port is not received in step S1501, the process proceeds to step S1503. In step S1503, it is determined whether an upper shift command has been received. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the command to be read this time, which is the command stored in the command storage area 321, corresponds to the upper shift command. If the upper shift command is received, the process advances to step S1504. In step S1504, the value of the first display side reserved storage number SaN is decremented by 1. When the processing of step S1504 is executed, the processing for this hold command is ended.

If no upper shift command is received in step S1503, the process advances to step S1505. In step S1505, it is determined whether or not the hold command corresponding to the lower operation port is received. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the command to be read this time, which is the command stored in the command storage area 321, is the hold command corresponding to the lower operation port. If the hold command corresponding to the lower operation port is received, the process proceeds to step S1506. In step S1506, the second display side reserved storage number SbN stored in the various counter areas 323 of the work RAM 254 is incremented by 1. The MPU 252 of the display control device 212 can grasp the number of hold information items stored in the second result display section hold area Rb from the value of the second display side hold storage number SbN. When the processing of step S1506 has been executed, this hold command handling processing ends.

When the hold command corresponding to the lower operation port is not received in step S1505, the process proceeds to step S1507. In step S1507, it is determined whether the lower shift command is received. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the command to be read this time, which is the command stored in the command storage area 321, corresponds to the upper shift command. If the upper shift command is received, the process advances to step S1508. In step S1508, the value of the second display side reserved storage number SbN is decremented by 1. If the lower shift command has not been received in step S1507, or if the process of step S1508 has been executed, this hold command handling process ends.

By executing this hold command handling process as described above, it becomes possible for the MPU 252 of the display control device 212 to grasp the number of stored hold information.

<Open/close execution display processing>
The open/close execution display process executed by the MPU 252 of the display control device 212 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The open/close execution display process is started when the above-mentioned pending command handling process is completed, and is started in a cycle of 2 msec.

First, in step S1601, it is determined whether an opening command has been received. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the command to be read this time, which is the command stored in the command storage area 321, is the opening command. When the opening command is received in step S1601, the process proceeds to step S1602. In step S1602, it is determined whether the opening command received this time corresponds to the normal jackpot result or the 15R certainty variation jackpot result.

When it corresponds to the normal jackpot result or the 15R probability variation jackpot result in step S1602, the process proceeds to step S1603. In step S1603, continuous number counter addition processing is executed. Specifically, the value in the display side continuous number counter area is incremented by 1. In a succeeding step S1604, it is determined whether or not the value in the display side continuous number counter area is “5” or more.

When the value in the display side continuous number counter area is "5" or more in step S1604, the process proceeds to step S1605. In step S1605, a display process corresponding to the continuous jackpot result is executed. Specifically, an internal command is output to the VDP so as to execute the image display corresponding to the case where the value in the display side continuous number counter area is “5” or more. As a result, the symbol display device 41 starts displaying the opening/closing execution mode corresponding to the case where the jackpot is won five times or more in the continuous period. Specifically, as the display corresponding to the opening/closing execution mode on the symbol display device 41, in addition to displaying the first character imitating a girl, the second character imitating a tree fairy is displayed (FIG. 30(b)).

On the other hand, in step S1604, if the value in the display-side consecutive number counter area is not "5" or more, the process proceeds to step S1606. In step S1606, a display process corresponding to the 15R jackpot result is executed. Specifically, the internal command is output to the VDP so as to execute the image display corresponding to the case where the value in the display side continuous number counter area is not "5" or more. As a result, the symbol display device 41 starts displaying the opening/closing execution mode corresponding to the case where the jackpot is not won at least five times in the continuous period. Specifically, as the display corresponding to the opening/closing execution mode on the symbol display device 41, the first character simulating a girl is displayed, but unlike the case where the display processing corresponding to the continuous jackpot result is executed, The second character imitating a tree fairy is not displayed (see FIG. 30(c)). Depending on whether or not the second character is displayed, the player can know whether or not the display corresponds to winning the jackpot five times or more.

In step S1602, if the opening command received this time does not correspond to the normal jackpot result or the 15R jackpot result, that is, if it corresponds to any of the 2R certainty varying jackpot results, the process proceeds to step S1607. In step S1607, a display process corresponding to the 2R jackpot result is executed. Specifically, the internal command is output to the VDP so as to execute the image display corresponding to the 2R probability variation jackpot result. As a result, the display corresponding to the 2R certainty variation jackpot result is started on the symbol display device 41. In addition, in this pachinko machine 10, the display of the symbol display device 41 is different so that the non-explicit 2R certainty variation jackpot result and the explicit certainty variation jackpot result can be distinguished.

When the display processing is executed in any of step S1605, step S1606, or step S1607, the main opening/closing execution display processing ends. The pachinko machine 10 is configured such that the values in the display-side continuous number counter area are not added even if the 2R probability variation jackpot results are obtained. As described above, in the opening/closing execution mode corresponding to the 2R probability variable jackpot result, the game balls are hardly paid to the special winning opening 32a, and thus the game balls are not paid out to the player. In the pachinko machine 10, by adding the value in the display side continuous number counter area when the normal jackpot result or the 15R probability variation jackpot result is obtained, the player is not provided with a lot of game balls, and the consecutive period is continued. The display corresponding to the fact that the jackpot is won 5 times or more is prevented from being executed.

If the opening command is not received in step S1601, the process proceeds to step S1608. In step S1608, it is determined whether the ending command is received. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the command to be read this time, which is the command stored in the command storage area 321, is the ending command. If the ending command is received, the process advances to step S1609. In step S1609, a display end process corresponding to the jackpot result is executed. Specifically, the internal command is output to the VDP so as to end the display in the open/close execution mode. This ends the display in the open/close execution mode. If the ending command has not been received in step S1608, or if the display end processing has been executed in step S1609, the main opening/closing execution display processing ends.

<Display processing during continuous period>
The display processing during the continuous period executed by the MPU 252 of the display control device 212 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The continuous period display processing is started after the opening/closing execution display processing is completed, and is started in a cycle of 2 msec. In the display processing during the continuous period, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to execute the special notification.

In step S1701, it is determined whether or not the winning information flag is stored in the winning information flag storage area of the various flag storage areas 322 of the work RAM 254. The winning information flag is stored when the winning information command is received, and is for grasping that the pending information corresponding to the jackpot winning is already stored. When the winning information flag is stored, the display process during the continuous period is ended.

In a succeeding step S1702, it is determined whether or not the number of times grasping flag is stored in the number of times grasping flag. The number-of-times grasp flag is stored until the continuous period ends after the high-frequency support command is received. That is, in step S1702, it is determined whether or not it is a continuous period. If the number grasp flag is not stored, the display processing during the continuous period is ended.

If the count flag is stored in step S1702, the process advances to step S1703. In step S1703, it is determined whether the low probability mode is set. In the case of the low probability mode, that is, in the case of the high probability mode, this continuous period display processing is ended without executing the processing of steps S1704 to S1718. The processing of steps S1704 to S1718 is for determining whether or not to perform the special notification before the predetermined period of time when the high frequency support mode ends. When the frequency grasp flag is set and the high probability mode is set, it indicates that the high frequency support mode and the high probability mode are set. In the high-frequency support mode and the high-probability mode, the high-frequency support mode does not end without winning the jackpot, and the continuous period does not end. Therefore, it is not necessary to execute the special notification and it is not necessary to execute the processing of steps S1704 to S1718.

When the low probability mode is set in step S1703, the process proceeds to step S1704. In step S1704, it is determined whether the fluctuation end command is received. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the command to be read this time, which is the command stored in the command storage area 321, is the variation end command. If the fluctuation end command has been received, the process advances to step S1705. In step S1705, display side game number counter subtraction processing is executed. In the display side game number counter subtraction processing, the value of the display side game number counter area is decremented by 1. When the display side game number counter subtraction process is executed, the display process during the continuous period is ended.

If the fluctuation end command is not received in step S1704, the process advances to step S1706. In step S1706, it is determined whether the special notification flag is stored in the special notification flag storage area. If the special notification flag is not stored, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to start the special notification in steps S1707 to S1712.

In step S1707, the number of remaining games in the high frequency support mode is grasped. Specifically, the value of the display side game number counter area is grasped. Here, the value of the display side game number counter area is subtracted when the fluctuation end command is received. Therefore, if the symbols are already displayed in the symbol display device 41, the value of the display-side game number counter is the number of remaining games including the current game number. In step S1707, when the variable display has already been performed, the display side game number counter area of the display side game number counter area is set so as to grasp the remaining number of games in the high frequency support mode excluding the game number for which the current variable display is performed. The value decremented by 1 is grasped as the number of remaining games in the high frequency support mode. The grasped value is stored in the register of the MPU 252.

In the following step S1708, the number of pieces of pending information is grasped. Specifically, each of the values of the first display side reserved storage number SaN and the second display side reserved storage number SbN is grasped. Then, the total of the value of the first display side reserved storage number SaN and the value of the second display side reserved storage number SbN is grasped as the reserved information number. The number of hold information thus grasped is stored in the register of the MPU 252.

Thereafter, in step S1709, the number of remaining games grasped in step S1707 is compared with the number of holding information grasped in step S1708. Specifically, the value stored in the register in step S1707 is compared with the value stored in the register in step S1708.

After comparing the values grasped in step S1709, the process proceeds to step S1710. In step S1710, it is determined whether or not the comparison result in step S1709 is the number of pending information≧the number of remaining games. When the number of held information≧the number of remaining games is not satisfied, the display process during the continuous period is ended.

If it is determined in step S1710 that the number of held information≧the number of remaining games, the process proceeds to step S1711. In step S1711, special notification start processing is executed. In the special notification start processing, an internal command is output to the VDP to display an image corresponding to the special notification. Thereby, the image corresponding to the special notification is displayed on the symbol display device 41. Specifically, as a special notification, a message urging the player to play the game (in the pachinko machine 10, "let the game ball win!", see FIG. 29A) is displayed on the symbol display device 41. In a succeeding step S1712, the special notification flag is stored in the special notification flag storage area. After executing the processing of step S1712, the display processing during the continuous period ends.

As described above, the timing at which the continuous period ends is determined by the number of pieces of pending information stored when the high-frequency support mode ends. It is more advantageous to set the continuous period longer in order to perform the image display corresponding to the continuous jackpot in the open/close execution mode. Here, when the number of pieces of pending information stored is greater than the number of remaining games in the high-frequency support mode, even if a game ball is not won in each operating port 33, 34 from this state, it is already stored. The high frequency support mode is ended by the progress of the game times based on the hold information. In this case, when the high-frequency support mode ends without storing new hold information, the set continuous period may be shortened.

More specifically, a state in which the hold information can be stored in either the first result display section holding area Ra or the second result display section holding area Rb (that is, the first start hold storage number RaN<4 or the second start). When the high-frequency support mode ends with the number of reserved storages RbN<4, the pending information cannot be stored in any of the result display section holding areas Ra and Rb (that is, the first start pending storage number RaN=the first With 2 start pending storage numbers RbN=4), the set continuous period becomes shorter than when the high-frequency support mode ends. In the pachinko machine 10, by issuing a special notification when the high-frequency support mode ends even if new holding information is not acquired, the first result display holding area Ra or the second result display holding area Rb. It is prevented that the high-frequency support mode ends in a state where the hold information can be stored in any of the above, and the set continuous period becomes short.

If the comparison result in step S1710 does not satisfy the number of held information≧the number of remaining games, the high frequency support mode does not end even if all the game times based on the stored held information are exhausted. Therefore, even if no special notification is given, the problem that the set continuous period is shortened does not occur.

On the other hand, if the special notification flag is stored in step S1706, it indicates that the special notification has already been executed. In this case, it is determined in steps S1713 to S1718 whether or not it is time to end the special notification.

In step S1713, the number of pieces of pending information is ascertained as in step S1708. In a succeeding step S1714, it is determined whether or not the number of held information items stored is the maximum number. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the total of the value of the first display side reserved storage number SaN and the value of the second display side reserved storage number SbN is “8”.

In step S1714, if the stored number of pieces of pending information is not the maximum number, the process proceeds to step S1715. In step S1715, it is determined whether a winning information command has been received. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the command to be read this time, which is the command stored in the command storage area 321, is the winning information command. When the winning information command has not been received, the display processing during the continuous period ends.

When the winning information command is received in step S1715, the process proceeds to step S1716. In step S1716, the winning information flag is stored in the winning information flag storage area. As a result, it is determined in step S1701 that the winning information flag is stored, and execution of the processes of steps S1702 to S1718 is restricted.

If the number of pieces of pending information stored in step S1714 is the maximum number, or if the winning information flag is stored in step S1716, the process advances to step S1717. In step S1717, special notification end processing is executed. In the special notification end processing, an internal command is output to the VDP so as to end the display corresponding to the special notification. As a result, the display of the image corresponding to the special notification is ended on the symbol display device 41. Specifically, the display of the message corresponding to the special notification ends. In the following step S1718, the special notification flag is erased. When the special notification flag is erased, the display process during the continuous period is ended.

When the number of the hold information stored in step S1714 is the maximum number, the hold information is not acquired even if the game ball is won in each of the operating ports 33 and 34. For this reason, when the number of hold information is the maximum number, it is not necessary to perform the special notification. In addition, when the winning information command is received, the stored pending information includes one corresponding to the jackpot winning. In this case, even if the holding information is not newly acquired, the jackpot is won and the opening/closing execution mode is set. Therefore, the continuous period is continued without newly acquiring the hold information. Thereby, when the winning information command is received, it is not necessary to execute the special notification. The winning information flag is erased when the open/close execution mode is set. Specifically, when the opening command is received, the winning information storage area is cleared.

<State when special effect is executed>
A situation where the special effect is executed will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG.

At the timing of t1, the opening/closing execution mode ends, and the output of the big hit information is stopped (step S812). Further, at the timing of t1, the signals corresponding to the high frequency information and the continuous information are respectively output (step S906 or step S916), and the high frequency support mode is set.

After that, at the timing of t2, if the value of the number of remaining games in the high-frequency support mode becomes the same as the value of the stored number of pieces of pending information (if affirmative determination is made in step S1710), special notification is executed. Is performed (step S1711). When the special notification is executed, as shown in FIG. 29(a), a message prompting the game balls to win the respective operation ports 33, 34 is displayed.

When the winning information command is output from the main control device 81 to the display control device 212 at the subsequent timing of t3, the special notification ends (steps S1715 to S1718).

At the timing of t4, the normal big hit result or the 15R probability variation big hit result is obtained, and when the open/close execution mode is set and the value of the display-side continuous number counter area is "5" or more, the continuous big hit result is dealt with. The display process is executed (step S1605), and as shown in FIG. 29B, each of the first character and the second character is displayed on the symbol display device 41. If the value in the display-side consecutive number counter area is less than “5”, the display process corresponding to the 15R jackpot result is executed (step S1606), and as shown in FIG. 29(c), the symbol display device 41 is displayed. The second character is not displayed. At the timing of t4, the output of the signal corresponding to the big hit information is started, and the high frequency support mode is ended. Here, the signals corresponding to the high frequency information and the continuous information are continuously output. As a result, on the game hall side, the signal corresponding to the high frequency information is not changed from the high frequency support mode to the low frequency support mode, and the signal corresponding to the continuous information is a big hit in the continuous period. I can understand that

When the opening/closing execution mode ends at the timing of t5, the output of the signal corresponding to the big hit information ends and the high-frequency support mode is set. After that, at the timing of t6, if the value of the stored hold information is larger than the value of the number of remaining games in the high frequency support mode, special notification is executed. When the high frequency support mode ends at the timing of t7, the output of the signal corresponding to the high frequency information is stopped (step S1205), and the special notification ends. At this timing, the continuous period continues, and the signal corresponding to the continuous information continues to be output. After that, at the timing of t8, when the continuous period ends (when an affirmative determination is made in step S1302), the output of the signal corresponding to the continuous information is stopped.

<Management process>
Here, the management processing executed by the hall computer HC will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S1801, the managed counter provided in the RAM 303 of the hall computer HC is updated. As a result, the pachinko machine 10 to be managed this time is changed from the previous time.

In a succeeding step S1802, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to start inputting the opening/closing execution mode system signal from the pachinko machine 10 to be managed this time. In this case, in the electric wiring group EL1 of the hall computer HC, the electric wiring connected to either the first external terminal 99a for jackpot or the second external terminal 99b for switching execution mode is predetermined, and the step In step S1802, it is determined whether information input has started via the electric wiring.

When the “input of information” is to always rise from LOW to HI, it is sufficient to determine whether or not the rise from LOW to HI has occurred, and the “input of information” is always HI. If it is to fall from HI to LOW, it may be determined whether or not the fall from HI to LOW has occurred. That is, since it is the timing when the input of information is started or the timing when the input of information is ended, the determination is made by the occurrence of the rising from LOW to HI or the falling from HI to LOW.

If an affirmative decision is made in step S1802, the operation proceeds to step S1803. In step S1803, a jackpot winning number counter addition process is executed. In the jackpot winning number addition processing, the value of the jackpot winning number counter area provided in the RAM 303 is incremented by one. The value in the jackpot number counter area is for grasping the cumulative number of times the jackpot is won by the pachinko machine 10. The value of the jackpot winning number counter area is initialized when a predetermined timing (for example, a predetermined time) is reached.

In a succeeding step S1804, continuous winning number counter addition processing is executed. In the consecutive winning number addition processing, the value of the consecutive winning counter area provided in the RAM 303 is incremented by 1. The value of the continuous winning counter area is for grasping the number of times of a big hit without the continuous period ending or the low frequency support mode being set in the continuous number counter setting process (FIG. 23). Is.

Then, in step S1805, a display start process corresponding to the open/close execution mode is executed. In this display start process, the second display unit DC2 is controlled so that the display corresponding to the open/close execution mode is executed on the second display unit DC2.

In step S1806, a display updating process corresponding to the number of jackpots is executed. The cumulative number of times the jackpot is won is displayed on the second display portion DC2. Specifically, the value corresponding to the value in the jackpot number counter area is displayed. In the display update process corresponding to the number of big hits, the display content of the second display unit DC2 is updated to correspond to the value added in step S1803.

In step S1807, a display start process corresponding to the number of consecutive winnings is executed. In the display start process corresponding to the number of consecutive winnings, the second display unit DC2 is controlled to display the value corresponding to the value in the consecutive winning number counter area. After the processing of step S1807 is executed, this management processing ends.

In step S1802, if it is not the start timing of inputting the opening/closing execution mode system information, the process advances to step S1808. In step S1808, it is determined whether it is the end timing of the input of the open/close execution mode system information. If it is the end timing of the input of the opening/closing execution mode system information, the process advances to step S1809. In step S1809, display end processing corresponding to the open/close execution mode is executed. In this display end processing, the second display unit DC2 is controlled so as to end the display corresponding to the opening/closing execution mode started in step S1805. When the processing of step S1809 is executed, this management processing ends.

If it is not the end timing of the input of the opening/closing execution mode system information in step S1808, the process advances to step S1810. In step S1810, it is determined whether it is the start timing of inputting high frequency information or continuous information. In this case, in the electric wiring group EL1 of the hall computer HC, the electric wiring connected to either the third external terminal 99c for high frequency information or the fourth external terminal 99d for continuous information is predetermined. In step S1810, it is determined whether information input has started via the electric wiring.

If it is the start timing of inputting high-frequency information or continuous information in step S1810, the process advances to step S1811. In step S1811, display start processing corresponding to continuous period or high frequency support is executed. In this display start processing, the second display unit DC2 is controlled to start the display corresponding to the continuous period or the high frequency support mode. After the processing of step S1811, the management processing ends.

If it is not the start timing of inputting high frequency information or continuous information in step S1810, the process advances to step S1812. In step S1812, it is determined whether it is the end timing of inputting the high frequency information or the continuous information. If it is the end timing of inputting the high frequency information or the continuous information, the process advances to step S1813. In step S1813, a continuous winning number counter initialization process is executed. Specifically, the value in the continuous winning number counter area of the RAM 303 is cleared. In a succeeding step S1814, a display ending process corresponding to the continuous winning number is executed. Specifically, the second display unit DC2 is controlled so as to end the display corresponding to the value of the continuous winning number counter area. Then, in step S1815, a display end process corresponding to the continuous period or high frequency support is executed. Specifically, the second display unit DC2 is controlled to end the display started in step S1811. After the processing of step S1815 is executed, this management processing ends.

By executing the processing of steps S1810 to S1815, the number of times the jackpot is won is determined without the continuous period ending or the low frequency support mode being set in the continuous number counter setting process. It is displayed on the display unit DC2. As described above, in the hall computer HC, it is possible to select which of the high-frequency information and the continuous information is input by the external terminal for connection. As a result, whichever of the number of times the jackpot is won without the continuous period ending and the number of jackpot wins without setting the low-frequency support mode in the consecutive number counter setting process is the second It is possible to select whether to display on the display unit DC2.

Also, depending on which of the first external terminal 99a and the second external terminal 99b is connected, regardless of the type of the jackpot result, the number of times the jackpot is won is counted, or the regular jackpot result or the 15R probability variation jackpot result is obtained. You can choose whether to count the number of times.

If it is not the end timing of inputting the high frequency information or the continuous information in step S1812, the process advances to step S1816. In step S1816, other information handling processing is executed. Specifically, when the information indicating that a prize has been paid to the operating ports 33 and 34 or the information indicating that the game balls are being paid out, the information corresponding to them is stored in the RAM 303. To do.

Further, in step S1816, when the end information indicating that the game round has ended is input, the first display unit DC1 is controlled so as to update the information displayed on the first display unit DC1. Specifically, the RAM 303 is provided with an elapsed game number counter area, and when the end information is input, the value of the elapsed game number counter area is incremented by 1. Then, the value of the elapsed game number counter area is displayed on the first display portion DC1. The value of the elapsed game number counter area is cleared when the processes of steps S1803 to S1807 are executed. As a result, the number of elapsed games is displayed on the first display portion DC1 without the jackpot result being counted in the jackpot winning number counter area. After executing the processing of step S1816, the present management processing ends.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are exhibited.

When the number of jackpot results in a continuous period is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (five or more), a display corresponding to the number is performed as a special effect in the opening/closing execution mode. It is considered that the player plays the game with the expectation that the special effect will be executed, and pays attention to the number of times the jackpot result is obtained in the continuous period. As a result, it becomes possible to increase the player's attention to the game.

A configuration is adopted in which the length of the continuous period is set according to the number of pieces of pending information stored when the high-frequency support mode ends. As a result, the continuous period can be extended depending on the number of hold information items stored when the high-frequency support mode ends. As a result, it is considered that the player pays attention to the number of hold information at the timing when the high frequency support mode ends. Further, it is possible to allow the player to play the game so that the number of pieces of hold information stored at the timing when the high frequency support mode ends is increased. That is, it is possible to obtain the effect of encouraging the player to actively participate in the game.

Further, the period in which the continuous period is set can be changed according to the stored hold information. As a result, it is not necessary to separately perform a lottery or the like to determine the period in which the continuous period is set, while making the length of the period in which the continuous period is set irregular.

The number of stored hold information is reduced when the hold information is subjected to a lottery to determine whether or not the hold information corresponds to the jackpot result. As a result, the number of pieces of pending information stored in the high frequency support mode increases or decreases. As a result, the player pays attention to the number of pieces of hold information stored so that the continuous period becomes longer, and pays attention to whether or not the state in which the hold information is stored is maintained. To do. Therefore, the player's attention to the game can be further increased.

The continuous period ends when the number of games according to the stored hold information has elapsed. For example, when the continuous period is set by time, the game ball does not win much in the operation ports 33, 34 at that time, or the reach display is performed within that time, and the time of one game time It may become long and the number of games played may not be digested so much in a continuous period. In this case, whether or not it is a jackpot result is not determined so much, and there is a disadvantage for the player in executing the display processing corresponding to the continuous jackpot result. In this regard, in the present embodiment, by setting the continuous period as the number of games, the number of times the success/failure determination is executed in the continuous period does not change depending on the display mode of whether the reach display is executed or not. As a result, the above disadvantage can be prevented from occurring.

A signal corresponding to the continuous information is output to the hall computer HC. The continuous period is determined according to the number of hold information items stored when the high-frequency support mode ends. Therefore, the period in which the continuous period is set becomes irregular. In this regard, by outputting a signal corresponding to the continuous information to the hall computer HC, even if the period in which the continuous period is set is irregular, the period in which the continuous period is set is output to the hall computer HC. Can be grasped. As a result, it is possible to prevent the number of times of the big hit result in the continuous period from being different from the display content on the second display unit DC2.

Further, the signal corresponding to the high frequency information and the signal corresponding to the continuous information are individually output. As a result, it is possible to individually grasp the number of jackpot results without the end of high-frequency support and the number of jackpot results without the end of the continuous period on the gaming hall side. Depending on the game hall, the player may be notified of the number of times of a big hit result without ending the high frequency support mode on a display device different from that of the pachinko machine 10. In the pachinko machine 10, the gaming hall side can select which of the periods in which the high-frequency support mode is set on the display device and the continuous period, the number of times the jackpot result has been notified.

If the number of stored hold information is not the maximum number that can be stored and the high frequency support mode ends when the number of game times based on the hold information is exhausted, as a special notification, the player is prompted to play the game. It was configured to display a message. As a result, it is possible to prevent the pending information stored at the timing of ending the high frequency support mode from reaching the maximum number that can be stored. As a result, it is possible to prevent the set continuous period from being shortened.

Further, even if the number of game times based on the already-stored hold information has elapsed, if the high frequency support mode does not end, the above message is not displayed. That is, even if the hold information is not newly acquired, if 100 game times do not pass in the high frequency support mode, the high frequency support mode does not end even if the game times based on the hold information already stored have passed. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively prompted to play a game when the high-frequency support mode does not end even if the hold information is not stored.

When the stored hold information includes information corresponding to the jackpot result, the special notification is not executed. Further, the special notification is configured to be terminated when the pending information corresponding to the jackpot result is stored in the situation where the special notification is being executed. When the pending information stored in the high frequency support mode corresponds to the jackpot result, the jackpot is won before the continuous period ends. Therefore, there is no problem that the set continuous period is shortened without executing the special notification. Further, by not executing the special notification, it is possible to obtain the effect of notifying the player that the hold information corresponding to the jackpot result is stored.

When the information is output from the external terminal, the information corresponding to the continuous period and the information corresponding to the high frequency support mode are respectively output. In addition, the configuration is such that information indicating that the opening/closing execution mode is in progress and information indicating that the opening/closing execution mode corresponding to the normal jackpot result or the 15R probability variation jackpot result is in progress are output. As a result, on the gaming hall side, it is possible to determine whether or not to display, on the second display portion DC2, the number of times which jackpot result has been obtained in which state. Also, in this case, you only have to select which external terminal to input information from on the game hall side, and when you change the setting for counting the number of big hit results in which state It is not necessary to change the program of the hall computer HC.

<Second Embodiment>
The present embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the timing of setting the number of reserved memories in the continuous number counter area.

The consecutive number counter setting process in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

First, in step S1901, it is determined whether the in-support flag is stored. If the in-support flag is stored, this continuous number counter setting process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1901 that the in-support flag is not stored, the processes of steps S1902 to S1908 are executed. The processes of steps S1902 to S1908 are the same as steps S1201 to S1207 in the continuous number counter setting process of the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

As described above, in the present embodiment, regardless of whether or not the value of the game number counter is 0, when the in-support flag is set, that is, the electric accessory 34a is opened or opened. In this case, no value is set in the continuous counter area. As a result, when the value of the game number counter area becomes "0" and the open state of the electric accessory 34a corresponding to the high frequency support mode ends, the timing for ending the continuous period is determined.

On the other hand, in the first embodiment, when the value of the game number counter area is "0", the value is set in the continuous number counter area regardless of whether or not the support flag is stored. Here, some players may think that the high frequency support mode is continuing when the electric accessory 34a is opened. For this reason, when the timing for ending the continuous period is set when the electric accessory 34a is opened, the timing for ending the continuous period becomes early, which may cause a disadvantage. In this case, there is a possibility that the player thinks that a disadvantage has occurred and that he/she is less motivated to continue the game.

In this respect, in the present embodiment, when the value of the game number counter area becomes "0" and the open state of the electric accessory 34a corresponding to the high frequency support mode ends, the timing for ending the continuous period is set. I have decided. As a result, it is possible to prevent the timing at which the continuous period ends from being determined in the open state of the electric accessory 34a corresponding to the high frequency support mode. As a result, it is possible to prevent the above problems from occurring.

As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to synchronize the state (open state or closed state) of the electric accessory 34a with the timing for determining the end timing of the continuous period.

In addition, you may change the timing which performs the process of step S1902-step S1908. For example, the processes of steps S1902 to S1908 may be executed even after the closing process of the electric accessory 34a is executed and before the in-support flag is deleted. Even if the open lottery is won in the high-frequency support mode and "3" is set in the second round counter area RC2, the low-frequency support mode is set at the timing when the opening process in the electric-role opening/closing process is executed. , The value set in the second timer area T2 is set to correspond to the low frequency support mode. Therefore, even if the open lottery is won in the high frequency support mode, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the lower working opening 34 when the electric accessory 34a corresponding to the low frequency support mode is in the open state. In the present configuration, the end timing of the continuous period can be determined when the period corresponding to the high frequency support mode is no longer set as the period during which the electric accessory 34a is opened.

<Third Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the distribution of the set jackpot results is different from that in each of the above embodiments. Hereinafter, such a configuration will be described.

FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing a distribution table according to the present embodiment. As shown in the distribution table, 2R certainty variation jackpot results, 4R certainty variation jackpot results, and 15R certainty variation jackpot results are set as the distribution destinations of game results.

Each probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening/closing execution mode becomes the high frequency winning mode, and after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the win/loss lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the high frequency support mode. is there. When the 2R certainty variation jackpot result is obtained, "2" is set in the first round counter area RC1 in the game state transition processing. When the 4R probability variation jackpot result is obtained, "4" is set in the first round counter area RC1 in the game state transition processing. When the 15R probability variation jackpot result is obtained, "15" is set in the first round counter area RC1 in the game state transition processing. Since the number of set rounds is different, the expectation of the number of game balls paid out to the player when each jackpot result is different is different. In detail, the case where the 15R probability variation jackpot result is the most advantageous to the player, and the case where the 2R probability variation jackpot result is the most disadvantageous to the player.

In the distribution table for the first result display unit according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32A, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 9” is a 2R probability change. It corresponds to the jackpot result, and "10-29" corresponds to the 4R probability variation jackpot result.

On the other hand, in the distribution table for the second result display section, as shown in FIG. 32(b), all the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of "0 to 29" are 15R certainty variation jackpots as the distribution destination of the game result. It corresponds to the result.

As described above, the 2R and 4R certainty jackpot results are set as the jackpot results distributed based on the winning of the upper working opening 33. The 15R jackpot result is set as the jackpot result distributed based on the winning of the lower working opening 34. Therefore, it is more advantageous for the player to win the jackpot on the lower working port 34 than to win the jackpot on the upper working port 33.

<Transition process when the open/close execution mode ends>
The transition process at the end of the open/close execution mode in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the open/close execution mode ends, the high-frequency support mode and the high-probability mode are set regardless of which jackpot result. Further, in the present embodiment, the number of games that the high-frequency support mode and the high-probability mode continue is determined according to the value of the common hold number CRN when the opening/closing execution mode ends.

In step S2001, the flag erasing process is executed as in the first embodiment (similar to step S902). After that, the high-probability mode flag is stored in step S2002, and the high-frequency support flag is stored in step S2003. In a succeeding step S2004, a high frequency support command is set.

After that, in step S2005, the reserved storage number grasping process is executed as in the first embodiment (similar to step S1206). In the following step S2006, the value grasped in step S2005 is set in the game number counter area. When the processing of step S2006 is executed, the transition processing at the end of the main opening/closing execution mode is ended.

In the present embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, neither the high frequency information output process nor the continuous information output process is executed. That is, neither the signal corresponding to the high frequency information nor the signal corresponding to the continuous information is output.

<Second game state transition processing>
In the present embodiment, a second game state transition process is executed instead of the signal stop process in the first embodiment. That is, in the present embodiment, the signal stop process is not executed, and the second game state transition process is executed by the normal process of the main control device 81. Hereinafter, the second game state transition processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S2101, it is determined whether the high probability mode flag is stored in the high probability mode flag storage area. When the high-probability mode flag is not stored, the second game state transition processing is ended.

If the high probability mode flag is stored in step S2101, the process proceeds to step S2102. In step S2102, it is determined whether or not the value of the game number counter area is "0". If the value of the game number counter area is not "0", it indicates that the high probability mode is continuously set, and the second game state transition processing is ended as it is.

When the value of the game number counter area is "0" in step S2102, the process proceeds to step S2103. In step S2103, the high probability mode flag is erased. After executing the processing of step S2103, the second game state transition processing is ended.

As described above, in the second game state transition processing, the lottery mode is changed to the low probability mode when the value of the game number counter becomes “0”.

By executing the transition process at the end of the open/close execution mode and the second game state transition process, the number of games to be continued in the high probability mode is determined according to the value of the common hold number CRN when the open/close execution mode ends. It It is advantageous for the player that the number of games in which the high-probability mode continues is large, and the size of the privilege given to the player is set by the value of the common hold number CRN when the opening/closing execution mode ends. be able to.

In this embodiment, no continuous period is provided. Therefore, in the continuous number counter setting process in the present embodiment, only the processes of steps S1201 to S1204, that is, the process of setting the low frequency support mode when the value of the game number counter area becomes "0" Execute.

In the present embodiment, the high-probability mode is set according to the number of pieces of hold information (the value of the common hold number CRN) stored when the open/close execution mode ends. Therefore, in the opening/closing execution mode, the longer the period during which the game balls can be won in the respective operation openings 33, 34, the longer the number of pieces of pending information stored when the opening/closing execution mode ends. .. Therefore, the 15R probability variable jackpot result is more advantageous to the player than the 2R probability variable jackpot result. Therefore, the jackpot result based on the winning on the lower working opening 34 is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot result based on the winning on the upper working opening 33.

Here, the frequency with which the game balls win the respective operation ports 33, 34 and the frequency with which the game balls win the big winning port 32a will be described in detail.

The opening/closing execution mode corresponding to each jackpot result is set, and the period from the start/end of the opening/closing execution mode when the player continues to shoot the game ball to the end is the opening/closing execution mode corresponding to the 2R probability variation jackpot result. Is about 30 sec, the opening/closing execution mode corresponding to the 4R certainty variation jackpot result is about 60 sec, and the opening/closing execution mode corresponding to the 15R certainty variation jackpot result is about 225 sec.

Here, in the present embodiment, the winning frequency to each of the working ports 33 and 34 is the degree of expectation of winning one ball when 15 game balls are shot at the upper working port 33, and thus is low. In the frequency support mode, the lower working opening 34 has an expected degree of winning one ball when 30 game balls are shot. Further, as described above, the game ball is fired at a cycle of 0.6 sec. For these reasons, a total of about 5 game balls are set to win in the opening/closing execution mode corresponding to the 2R certainty variation jackpot result, and a total of about 10 gaming balls in the opening/closing execution mode corresponding to the 4R certainty variation jackpot result. Are set to win, and in the opening/closing execution mode corresponding to the 15R probability variation jackpot result, a total of about 37 game balls are set to win.

Due to the above settings, when the jackpot result is obtained in the state where the pending information is not stored, in the opening/closing execution mode based on the 2R certainty variation jackpot result, the opening/closing execution mode based on the 4R certainty variation jackpot result is However, the degree of expectation that the number of pieces of pending information stored by the time the opening/closing execution mode based on the 2R probability-variable jackpot result ends is low is low. On the other hand, in the opening/closing execution mode based on the 15R certainty variation jackpot result, the number of pending information stored by the end of the 15R certainty variation jackpot result based opening/closing execution mode based on the 15R certainty variation jackpot result is the maximum. Expectations of becoming numbers are increasing. By setting a plurality of jackpot results with different lengths of the opening/closing execution mode, the player can pay attention to the type of jackpot result, and the attention of the player can be increased.

In the present embodiment, the number of games in which the high-probability mode continues is determined by the number of pieces of suspension information when the opening/closing execution mode ends. As a result, the player pays attention to the number of pieces of hold information stored in the open/close execution mode. As a result, it becomes possible to increase the player's attention to the game.

Further, the period from the start to the end of the opening/closing execution mode is set as the period for determining the period of the high probability mode. That is, the opening/closing execution mode is used as the above period when the period of the high probability mode is set based on the number of holding information in the case where the period in which the win/loss lot corresponding to the jackpot result is not completed is over. There is. By setting the number of rounds in the open/close execution mode, it is easy to change the time from the start to the end of the open/close execution mode. As a result, it is easy to change the length for which the high-frequency support mode is set, while ensuring a period in which the game balls can be won in the respective operation ports 33, 34, and the length for which the high-probability mode is set according to the jackpot result Is easy to change.

<Fourth Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the position of the lower working port 34 is different from that of the first embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 35, when the variable display unit 36 is viewed from the front, the lower working port 34 is located on the side (specifically, right side) of the variable display unit 36. As a result, the game ball that has passed the upper side of the variable display unit 36 can win the lower working opening 34.

In addition, the through gates 35 in the present embodiment are provided on the left and right sides so as to sandwich the variable display unit 36. The through gate 35 on the right side of the variable display unit 36 when viewed from the front is positioned above the lower working port 34 so as to be vertically aligned with the lower working port 34. Here, even if a game ball is won in the through gate 35, the game ball is not discharged from the game area. Specifically, the game balls that have won the through gate 35 flow down in the game area as they are toward the bottom of the through gate 35.

With this configuration, the game balls that have won the through gate 35 flow down toward the lower working port 34. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the game ball can be won in the lower working opening 34 not only when the electric working material 34a of the lower working opening 34 is open, but also when the electric working material 34a is closed. Further, when comparing the frequency of winning the game ball in the upper working opening 33 and the frequency of winning the game ball in the lower working opening 34 in the low frequency support mode, the frequency of winning the game ball in the lower working opening 34 It is lower. Specifically, when 15 game balls are fired at the upper working port 33, one ball is expected to be won, and when 30 game balls are fired at the lower working port 34. It is expected to win one ball.

Further, in the present embodiment, the second game state transition processing is different from that of the third embodiment. The second game state transition processing in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. Since each of step S2201, step S2202 and step S2204 of the second game state transition processing in the present embodiment is the same as step S2101 to step S2103 in the third embodiment, respectively, description thereof will be omitted.

If the value of the game number counter area is "0" in step S2202, the process proceeds to step S2203. In step S2203, it is determined whether or not the value of the second startup hold storage number RbN in the second result display holding area Rb is "0". If the value of the second start pending storage number RbN is not "0", the second game state transition processing is ended.

When the value of the second start pending storage number RbN is "0", the high-probability mode flag is erased in step S2204. After executing the processing of step S2204, the second game state transition processing ends.

In the present embodiment, unlike the above-mentioned third embodiment, even if the value of the game number counter area is "0", if the holding information is stored in the second result display holding area Rb, High probability mode continues. That is, the period advantageous to the player varies depending on the hold information stored in the second result display holding area Rb. As described above, the number of stored hold information is reduced by subjecting the hold information to a lottery to determine whether or not the hold information corresponds to the jackpot result. As a result, in the present embodiment, it is possible to change the period in which the high-probability mode is set, according to the number of pending information items that increase or decrease in the high-probability mode. As a result, when the opening/closing execution mode ends, the player pays attention to the trend of the number of holding information stored in the second result display holding area Rb and plays the game. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the game.

Here, in the present embodiment, a case where the variable display time for one game is set will be described. In the present embodiment, the average value of the variable display times for one game set is about 10 seconds. Further, as described above, the lower working port 34 is set to win one prize every 18 seconds in the low frequency support mode. That is, the average time for one game is set to be shorter than the average time until the game ball wins the lower working opening 34. This is because after the value of the game number counter area becomes "0", the hold information is always stored in the second result display holding area Rb, and the high probability mode may be set to the low probability mode. This is a device to prevent it from disappearing.

The high-probability mode is configured to be terminated when the hold information is not stored in the second result display hold area Rb. Whether or not the holding information stored in the second result display holding area Rb corresponds to the jackpot result in preference to the holding information stored in the first result display holding area Ra. Will be the target of the judgment. As a result, it is possible to prevent the timing at which the reservation information stored in the second result display section reservation area Rb is the target of the hit determination from being extremely delayed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the period in which the high probability mode is set from becoming extremely long.

In addition, when the high frequency support mode ends, the player wins a game ball in the lower working opening 34 in order to avoid a state in which the holding information is not stored in the second result display holding area Rb. To continue playing. As a result, it becomes possible to increase the motivation of the player to continue the game.

<Other Embodiments>
It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the description of the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, you may change as follows. By the way, the configuration of another embodiment described below may be applied individually or in combination with the configuration of the above-described embodiment.

(1) In the first and second embodiments described above, the contents of the effect depending on the number of times of the jackpot result may be arbitrarily changed. For example, it is possible to execute the above-mentioned effect using the display lamp section 63 and the speaker section 64. It is also possible to execute the effect using other display devices (movable accessory, etc.). That is, the special effect may be executed by a device different from the symbol display device 41.

You may make it perform the production according to the number of times of the big hit result in the continuous period (high frequency support mode). That is, a plurality of types of special effects to be executed may be set according to the number of times of the jackpot result. For example, the image display may be executed according to the number of times of the big hit result in the continuous period. Specifically, the number of times of the jackpot result may be displayed on the symbol display device 41. In the present configuration, the player can grasp the number of times of the jackpot result even when the open/close execution mode is not set.

Further, for example, a QR code (registered trademark) that has been converted into a two-dimensional code may be displayed as a special effect. In this configuration, the player can grasp the contents of the special effect by reading the two-dimensional code and grasping the reading result.

(2) In the first and second embodiments, when the winning information command is received, whether or not to end the special notification may be determined by lottery.

Further, when the winning information command is received, the effect may be executed based on the reception of the command. In the present configuration, the player can easily understand that the hold information corresponding to the jackpot result is stored.

Further, when it is determined whether or not the stored hold information corresponds to the jackpot result, the above determination may be performed on one of the result display section hold areas Ra and Rb. ..

(3) The frequency at which the game balls win the respective operation ports 33, 34 and the special winning opening 32a may be arbitrarily changed. For example, in the low frequency support mode, the game balls may be won more frequently in the lower working port 34 than in the upper working port 33. By changing the frequency with which the game balls win the respective operation openings 33, 34 and the special winning opening 32a, the expectation of the length of the period in which the high probability mode is set in the third and fourth embodiments is changed. it can.

(4) In each of the above embodiments, when determining a continuous period (first and second embodiments) or a period in which the high probability mode is set (third and fourth embodiments), 1 The number of pieces of reservation information stored in each of the result display area holding area Ra and the second result display area holding area Rb is referred to, but one of the result display area holding areas Ra and Rb The length of each period may be set with reference to the number of hold information items stored in the hold area for the result display section.

For example, you may make it set the length of each period according to the number of hold information memorize|stored in the hold area Ra for 1st result display parts. In this case, when the variable display of the symbols is executed, the length of each period is set based on the fact that the game ball has won the non-priority upper operation opening 33.

Further, which of the holding areas for the result display section is to be referred to may be changed depending on the status at each time. For example, in the third and fourth embodiments, when a big hit result is obtained in the low-frequency support mode, the high-frequency support is performed by referring to the number of holding information items stored in the first result display holding area Ra. When the jackpot result is obtained in the mode, the number of holding information items stored in the second result display holding area Rb may be referred to. Here, in the low frequency support mode, it is difficult for the game ball to win the lower working opening 34, and when the big hit result is obtained in the low frequency support mode, the holding information is not stored in the second result display holding area Rb. It is possible. In this regard, as in the present configuration, when the jackpot result is obtained in the low frequency support mode, the low frequency support is performed by referring to the number of holding information stored in the first result display holding area Ra. It is possible to prevent the period in which the high-probability mode is set from becoming extremely short when the jackpot result is obtained in the mode. In addition, when the jackpot result is reached, the holding area for the result display section to be referred to differs depending on the support mode, so that the player pays attention to the support mode when the jackpot result is obtained, and the operating port that the player pays attention to. Can be changed.

(5) When determining the continuous period (first and second embodiments) or the period in which the high probability mode is set (third and fourth embodiments), the number of stored hold information However, the mode of determining each period may be changed arbitrarily. For example, an operation switch (operation means) that can be operated by the player is provided, and the length of each period is based on the operation mode of the operation switch (the number of times of operation, the period of operating the operation switch, etc.). May be determined. In this case, depending on the operation mode of the operation switch, the continuous period may be continued until the jackpot result is reached after the high-frequency support mode is ended in the first and second embodiments.

(6) A game result different from the jackpot result may be set. For example, a special disengagement result is set in which the state of the lottery mode and the support mode before the shift to the open/close execution mode is maintained after the shift to the open/close execution mode (after the end) although the mode is shifted to the open/close execution mode. May be. As an aspect of the opening/closing execution mode based on the result of this special disengagement, the opening/closing execution mode may be terminated when the special winning opening 32a is opened a predetermined number of times or when a predetermined number of game balls are won in the special winning opening 32a. .. In this case, the number of times the special winning opening 32a is opened and the opening period may be set to be the same as those in the opening/closing execution mode based on the result of the implicit 2R certainty variation jackpot. Thereby, when shifting to the opening/closing execution mode, it is possible to add a game that causes the player to guess whether the opening/closing execution mode is based on the special deviation result or the implicit 2R probability variation jackpot result.

Even if the special outlier result is obtained, it is difficult to win the game ball into the special winning opening 32a and the player does not receive the game ball so much, as in the case of the explicit 2R certainty variation jackpot result and the unspecified 2R certainty variation jackpot result. Is possible. Therefore, when the present configuration is applied to the first and second embodiments, it is preferable not to count the special out-of-range result as the number of times of the big hit result. Moreover, when outputting a signal to the game hall side, it is preferable to output different signals so that the jackpot result and the special miss result can be distinguished.

Further, in the third and fourth embodiments, the high-probability mode may be set when the special disconnection result occurs and the opening/closing execution mode based on the special disconnection result ends. In this case, it suffices to refer to the number of hold information stored when the open/close execution mode based on the special disconnection result ends.

(7) The period to be set may be changed according to the number of stored hold information. For example, the period in which the high frequency support mode is set or the number of rounds in the open/close execution mode is stored. It may be set according to the number of information. For example, when setting the number of rounds in the open/close execution mode, the number of pieces of pending information stored when the game times that result in the jackpot result has ended may be added to the number of rounds that corresponds to the jackpot result. ..

(8) It is assumed that the same number of game times as the stored hold information, the continuous period, and the period in which the high probability mode is set are set, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. It suffices that the length of the period set according to the number of stored hold information be determined, and for example, the above period until the number of games equal to the number of stored store information×2 has elapsed. May be set.

(9) The continuous period in the first and second embodiments and the high-probability mode in the third and fourth embodiments are supposed to end when a predetermined number of games has passed, but It is not limited to the configuration. For example, as a continuous period corresponding to the number of stored hold information and a period in which the high probability mode is set, a time corresponding to the number of stored hold information may be set.

(10) In the first and second embodiments, the type of jackpot result for counting the number of jackpot results in a continuous period may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the number of times of the explicit 2R certainty variation jackpot result and the non-explicit 2R certainty variation jackpot result may be counted. In this case, it is advisable to output information to the hall computer HC when the jackpot result is obtained by counting the number of jackpot results in the continuous period.

Further, the number of times the game result is different from the jackpot result may be counted. For example, after a predetermined effect (for example, reach effect) is executed a predetermined number of times, a special effect may be executed when a predetermined condition (big hit) is satisfied.

(11) In the first and second embodiments, one or both of the signal corresponding to the continuous information and the signal corresponding to the high frequency information may not be output.

(12) In the third and fourth embodiments, the minimum number of games for which the high-probability mode is set may be provided. In this case, the number of stored hold information may be added to the minimum number of games.

(13) In the third and fourth embodiments described above, it is not necessary to set the timing at which the high probability mode is set as the end timing of the open/close execution mode. For example, when a predetermined effect is executed, the period in which the high-probability mode is set may be determined by referring to the number of pieces of hold information. Specifically, the high-probability mode may be set by referring to the number of pieces of hold information stored at the timing when the game times in which a predetermined reach effect is executed are finished.

(14) In the first embodiment, the period in which the continuous period is set is extended according to the number of pieces of pending information stored when the high frequency support mode ends, but such a configuration is used. Not limited to. The timing for extending the period in which the continuous period is set may be changed according to the number of pieces of hold information, and the above-described extension period may be determined at a predetermined timing in the high frequency support mode. For example, the extension period may be determined when the last game time in the high frequency support mode is started.

Further, in the third embodiment, the period in which the high-probability mode is set is determined according to the number of pieces of pending information stored when the open/close execution mode ends, but in the open/close execution mode, The period may be determined at a predetermined timing. For example, when the final opening of the special winning opening 32a is performed in the opening/closing execution mode, or when the ending display for informing the player that the opening/closing execution mode is finished is displayed, the high probability mode is set. You may make it determine the period which is being done.

(15) In the fourth embodiment, the high-probability mode is terminated when the second result display section holding area Rb is in a state where no holding information is stored. However, the configuration is limited to such a configuration. Not done.

For example, the high-probability mode may be terminated when the hold information is not stored in the first result display holding area Ra.

In addition, for example, when all of the hold information stored when the high-frequency support mode ends, the high-probability mode ends when the judgment result of whether or not the jackpot result corresponds is determined. May be. As described above, the hold information stored in the second result display holding area Rb is prior to the hold information stored in the first result display holding area Ra and is the target of the hit/miss determination. .. Therefore, in the present configuration, the hold information stored in the second result display section holding area Rb is the timing at which the hold information stored in the first result display section holding area Ra is the target of the hit/fail judgment. Will serve as a delay. According to this configuration, the hold information is stored in the second result display hold area Rb so that the hold information stored in the first result display hold area Ra is not the target of the hit/miss determination. The player plays the game by paying attention to whether or not the player is playing. As a result, the player's attention to the game can be increased. Further, according to this configuration, an effect of encouraging the player to play the game so that the hold information is stored in the second result display holding area Rb is expected. In this configuration, the history of the pending information stored when the high-frequency support mode is finished is stored, and the history is updated when the success/failure determination is made, so that the high-frequency support mode is updated. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the hold information has been stored when the process is completed.

(16) In step S1710 of the display processing during the continuous period in the first embodiment described above, it is determined whether or not the number of held information≧the number of remaining games. However, in addition to this, it is stored. You may make it determine whether the number of hold information is the maximum number. Then, when the number of stored pending information is the maximum number, the continuous period display processing is ended without executing the processing of step S1711 and step S1712, and the number of stored pending information is maximum. If it is not a number, the processes of steps S1711 and S1712 may be executed. In this configuration, the special notification start process is executed when the number of held information≧the number of remaining games and the number of stored held information is not the maximum number.

(17) In each of the above-described embodiments, the upper working port 33 as the first starting ball entering part and the lower working port 34 as the second starting ball entering part are arranged in parallel vertically. However, the positional relationship between the two may be reversed, and the two may be separated from each other in the left and right directions.

In addition, in the above-described first to third embodiments, when the firing handle 54 is operated in the same manner (same amount of rotation) in the first starting ball entering portion and the second starting ball entering portion, the first starting ball The first starting ball entering section and the second starting ball entering section are arranged side by side so that the game balls can win the ball entering section and the second starting ball entering section, respectively, but the present invention is not limited to this. Even if the firing handle 54 is operated in the same manner, the first start ball entering portion and the second start ball entering portion are set so that the game balls are difficult to win in the first start ball entering portion and the second start ball entering portion, respectively. The positional relationship with may be set. In this case, the first launch operation aiming to win the game ball to the first start ball entering section and the second launch operation aiming to win the game ball to the second start ball entering section are individually set, For the player, the firing handle 54 can be operated with the aim of winning the game ball into the first starting ball entering section, and the firing handle 54 can be operated with the aim of winning the game ball into the second starting ball entering section. can do.

Further, the number of starting ball entering portions is not limited to two, and may be three or more, for example. Further, it may be configured such that only one starting ball entering portion is provided.

(18) The configuration for switching the lower working port 34 between the open state and the closed state is not limited to that by the electric accessory 34a, and the lower working port 34 can appear and disappear from the game board 24 to the game area. The game ball may be provided to the lower working port 34 when the game ball is projected into the game region, and it may be difficult to win the game ball to the lower working port 34 when the game ball is sunk from the game region.

(19) In each of the above embodiments, the number of reserves is not limited to the configuration in which the first result display reserve area Ra is four and the second result display reserve area Rb is four. Alternatively, the number may be three or five or more, and the two numbers may be different.

In addition, even when a game ball wins in any one of the operation ports 33 and 34, the hold information may be stored in the result display holding area common to the operation ports 33 and 34. In this configuration, the special information is stored without distinguishing which operating port the game ball has won.

(20) In each of the above-described embodiments, the configuration of giving the game ball to the winning of the game ball to the variable winning device 32 or the like is not limited to the configuration of directly paying out the game ball, and a virtual game medium is stored. In the configuration having the function, the virtual game medium may be provided.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the symbol display device 41 may not be provided, and the result of lottery such as win/win lottery may be taught by the movable decorative member.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, as the support mode of the electric accessory 34a provided in the lower operation port 34, a non-supportable mode in which the electric accessory 34a is not opened is set instead of the low frequency support mode. Good.

(21) In each of the above embodiments, one game time on the main display unit 43 is started based on whether or not the main control device 81 makes a win/fail decision, but the present invention is not limited to this. Rather, based on the fact that the game time is started at a timing before the timing at which the winning/loss determination is actually performed in the case where the conditions for performing the winning/failing determination are satisfied in the main control device 81, and then the winning/failure determination is performed. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the subsequent variable display pattern, variable display time, and stop result during the game play are determined. In this case, in the main control device 81, when it is the start timing of the game time, first, the variation command is transmitted, and after that, when the winning/disapproval determination, the variation display time determination and the type determination are performed, the variation time command and The type command may be transmitted, or the transmission timings of the variable time command and the type command may be shifted. However, the timing at which the variable time command and the type command are transmitted needs to be the timing until the variable display of the symbol on the symbol display device 41 is switched from the high speed variation to the low speed variation.

(22) When the hold information is a target for determining whether or not the jackpot result is obtained, the hold information may be invalidated without being cleared. In this case, it is sufficient to store information for distinguishing whether or not the stored hold information is already the target of determination. Then, when new hold information is acquired, the hold information that has already been determined may be overwritten.

(23) The electric accessory 34a of the lower working port 34 may be omitted so that the ease of winning a game ball in the lower working port 34 does not change according to the gaming state.

(24) Although the holding information is stored based on the fact that the game ball has won in each of the operation ports 33 and 34, the configuration is not limited to this. The hold information may be stored based on the fact that the game ball has passed the predetermined area, or the hold information may be stored based on that the game ball has come into contact with the predetermined area.

(25) In a configuration in which the high-probability mode is set for a predetermined period, the content of the effect may be switched according to the number of stored hold information. The configuration will be described below.

In this configuration, after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the high-probability mode is set over 75 game times, which is the first reference number. Further, after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the high frequency support mode is set over 70 game times, which is the second reference number less than the first reference number. That is, after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the high probability mode and the high frequency support mode are set until 70 game times have passed, and the high probability mode and the low frequency support mode are set in the 71 to 75 game times.

Until 70 game times have passed, the high-frequency corresponding effect corresponding to the period in the high-probability mode and the high-frequency support mode is executed. Further, in the period of 71 to 75 game times, the low frequency corresponding effect corresponding to the high probability mode and the low frequency support mode is executed.

The first special effect and the second special effect are set as the low frequency corresponding effects. In the period of 71 to 75 game times, the first special effect is executed until the predetermined number of games has elapsed, and the second special effect is executed after the predetermined number of games have elapsed. That is, the second special effect is executed after the first special effect is completed.

The period in which the first special effect is executed is determined according to the number of holding information stored in the second result display holding area Rb when 70 game times have passed or have passed. Specifically, the first special effect is executed until the same number of game times as the number of pieces of reservation information stored in the second result display holding area Rb is completed. For example, when 70 pieces of game times have passed and four pieces of hold information are stored in the second result display holding area Rb, the first special effect is executed in the period of 71 to 74 game times. Then, the second special effect is executed in the 75th game.

As described above, the period during which the first special effect is executed is changed according to the number of holding information items stored in the second result display holding area Rb. It can also be said that the first special effect is being executed according to the number of holding information items stored in the second result display holding area Rb. With the above configuration, the player pays attention during the period in which the second special effect is executed, and pays attention to the number of holding information stored in the second result display holding area Rb to play the game. As a result, the player's attention to the game can be increased.

Further, as in the first embodiment, the holding information stored in the second result display holding area Rb is more stored than the holding information stored in the first result display holding area Rb. However, it is conceivable that the player has a high advantage when the jackpot result is obtained. In this configuration, it is more advantageous for the player to execute the first special effect than to execute the second special effect. This makes it possible to increase the player's attention to the period in which the first special effect is being executed.

In addition, although the period in which the high probability mode and the low frequency support mode are set is 5 game times (71 to 75 game times), the period may be changed, for example, the high probability mode and the low frequency support. The period in which the mode is set may be 4 game times or less, or 6 game times or more. When the period in which the high probability mode and the low frequency support mode are set is 4 game times or less, the period in which the low frequency corresponding effect is executed is 4 game times or less. In the present configuration, in the situation where 70 game times have passed, if more hold information is stored in the second result display holding area Rb than the number corresponding to the number of games in which the low frequency corresponding effect is executed, The low frequency response effect ends without the second special effect being executed.

(26) In each of the above embodiments, the display control device 212 is controlled by the audio lamp control device 82 based on the command output from the main control device 81, but instead of this, the main control device is used. The display control device 212 may control the audio lamp control device 82 based on a command output from the output device 81. Further, instead of the configuration in which the audio lamp control device 82 and the display control device 212 are separately provided, both control devices 82 and 212 may be provided as one sub-side control device. Further, the functions of the audio lamp control device 82 or the display control device 212 may be integrated in the main control device 81, and the functions of both the audio lamp control device 82 and the display control device 212 may be integrated in the main control device 81. The configuration may be different.

(27) Other types of pachinko machines different from the above embodiments, such as a pachinko machine in which an electric accessory opens a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of a special device, or a specific area of a special device The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine in which a right is generated when a ball enters and a big hit, a pachinko machine provided with another accessory, an arrangement ball machine, a game machine such as a sparrow ball.

(28) A non-ball-type game machine, for example, a plurality of reels provided with a plurality of types of symbols in the circumferential direction, and whether or not a predetermined combination is won by inserting medals and operating a start lever Start the reel rotation with lottery, and after the stop switch is operated or the reel stops after a predetermined time elapses, a specific symbol or specific corresponding to the predetermined winning on the effective line visible from the display window The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine that gives a player benefits such as payout of medals when a combination of symbols is established.

Further, the game machine main body supported by the outer frame to be openable and closable is provided with a storage part and a loading device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage part are loaded by the loading device. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are combined so that the rotation of the reel is started by doing so.

When this configuration is applied to the first and second embodiments, the number of times a predetermined winning combination is achieved in a predetermined game state (second period) is counted, and an effect according to the number is executed. You can do it like this.

Further, in the case where the present configuration is applied to the third and fourth embodiments, predetermined conditions (predetermined winning combination, execution of predetermined operation) in a predetermined first gaming state (first period), The length of transition to the second game state (second period) may be determined based on the number of times a predetermined effect has been established.

As the predetermined gaming state, the first gaming state, and the second gaming state, a gaming state in which the probability of winning a predetermined winning combination is higher than the normal state (for example, so-called replay time), a winning combination or a winning combination. A game state (so-called assist time) or the like that teaches the operation sequence of the stop switch for establishing is conceivable.

(29) As long as the characteristic configuration of the first to fourth embodiments and the configuration of the other embodiments described above can be effectively raised in attention to the game, They may be applied to each other in any combination.

<Regarding Invention Groups Extracted from the Above Embodiments>
The features of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described below, showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in each of the above-described embodiments is appropriately shown in parentheses, etc., but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in brackets, etc.

Features A1. As a game state, a predetermined state and a specific state in which the player's advantage degree is different from the predetermined state or a privilege different from the predetermined state can be given to the player (continuous information in the first and second embodiments Is output, the high probability mode in the third and fourth embodiments is set), and
Setting means for setting the game state to the specific state (a function for executing a transition process at the end of the opening/closing execution mode in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81),
Predetermined conditions based on the game operation by the player in the specific state (holding information is stored when the high frequency support mode in the first and second embodiments ends, the third embodiment If the hold information is stored when the open/close execution mode in the embodiment is terminated, and the hold information is stored in the high probability mode in the fourth embodiment), the specific state is Extending means for extending the set period (the MPU 202 of the main control unit 81 performs the continuous number counter setting process in the first and second embodiments, the end of the open/close execution mode in the third and fourth embodiments). Transition processing, the function of executing the second game state transition processing),
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the characteristic A1, the period in which the specific state is set is extended based on the game operation by the player. As a result, it is possible that the player pays attention to whether the specific state is set or whether the specific state is set to be extended or not, and pays attention to the process of the game. .. As a result, the player's attention to the game can be increased.

Feature A2. As a game state, a predetermined state and a specific state in which the advantage degree of the player is different from the predetermined state or a privilege different from the predetermined state can be given to the player (continuous in the first and second embodiments A state in which information is output, a state in which the high-probability mode in the third and fourth embodiments is set),
Setting means for setting the game state to the specific state (a function for executing a transition process at the end of the opening/closing execution mode in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81),
At a specific timing in the specific state (when the high-frequency support mode ends in the first and second embodiments and when the open/close execution mode ends in the third and fourth embodiments) Even if the specific condition is satisfied before the specific timing based on the fact that the specific condition (the hold information is stored) that can be satisfied based on the game operation is not satisfied, the specific state Terminating means for terminating the operation to shift to the predetermined state (function of executing signal stop processing in MPU 202 of main controller 81 in the first and second embodiments, continuous number counter setting processing, third, fourth A function of executing the transition process at the time of ending the opening/closing execution mode in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81 in the embodiment, the function of executing the second game state transition process),
Extending means for extending the period in which the specific state is set based on that the specific condition is satisfied at the specific timing (by the MPU 202 of the main controller 81 in the first and second embodiments). Continuous number counter setting process, function to execute step S1302 of signal stop process, transition process at the end of opening/closing execution mode by MPU 202 of main controller 81 in the third and fourth embodiments, and second game state transition process A function of executing the processing of steps S2102 and S2202),
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the characteristic A2, the period in which the specific state is set is extended when the specific condition is satisfied at the specific timing. As a result, attention is paid to whether the period in which the specific state is set or the period in which the specific state is set is extended. As a result, it is possible that the player plays the game by paying attention to whether or not the specific condition is satisfied at the specific timing. Therefore, the player's attention to the game can be increased.

Further, even if the specific condition is satisfied before the specific timing, if the specific condition is not satisfied at the specific timing, the specific state ends. As a result, the game is played while paying attention to whether or not the specific condition is satisfied at the specific timing. As a result, the player's attention at the specific timing can be further increased. Furthermore, when the specific condition is satisfied before the specific timing, the player pays attention to whether or not the state where the specific condition is satisfied continues until the specific timing. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the game when the specific condition is satisfied before the specific timing. Therefore, the effect of increasing the player's attention to the game can be made remarkable.

Features A3. In a predetermined specific state (a state in which the continuous information in the first and second embodiments is output), a predetermined grant condition (normal jackpot result or 15R probability variation jackpot execution corresponding to the jackpot result) ) Is provided according to the number of times that the above) is established (a function of executing a display process corresponding to a continuous jackpot result by the MPU 252 of the display control device 212),
The specific state is set when a specific condition (a hold information is stored when the high-frequency support mode in the first and second embodiments ends) is satisfied in the specific state. Extension means for extending the period of time (a function of executing the continuous number counter setting process in the first embodiment by the MPU 202 of the main controller 81),
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the characteristic A3, the privilege is awarded according to the number of times the grant condition is satisfied in the specific state. Thereby, it is considered that the player plays the game with the expectation that the privilege is granted, and pays attention to the number of times the grant condition is satisfied in the specific state. As a result, the player's attention to the game can be increased.

Moreover, when the specific condition is satisfied in the specific state, the period in which the specific state is set is extended. As a result, the player plays the game by paying attention to whether or not the specific condition is satisfied so that the period in which the specific state is set for extending the privilege is extended. As a result, the effect of increasing the player's attention to the game can be made remarkable.

As described above, the player pays attention to whether or not the specific condition for extending the specific state is satisfied and the number of times the grant condition is satisfied in the specific state. As a result, the degree of attention of the player in the specific state can be synergistically increased.

Features A4. The establishment of the specific condition is that predetermined special information is acquired,
The special information is for erasing or invalidating at least when the erasing condition (the data setting process is executed by the MPU 202 of the main control unit 81) or the invalidation condition that can be satisfied in the specific state is satisfied,
At the specific timing in the specific state (when the high-frequency support mode ends in the first and second embodiments and when the open/close execution mode ends in the third and fourth embodiments), the special information Even if the special information is acquired before the specific timing based on the fact that the specific state is not acquired, the ending unit that ends the specific state (main controller in the first and second embodiments) A signal stop process in the MPU 202 of 81, a function of executing a continuous number counter setting process, a transition process at the end of the open/close execution mode in the MPU 202 of the main control unit 81 in the third and fourth embodiments, a second game state transition process Function to execute
The extension unit extends the period in which the specific state is set based on the acquisition of the special information at the specific timing, according to feature A2 or A3. Amusement machine.

According to the characteristic A4, the special information is acquired when the specific condition is satisfied. Further, the special information may be deleted or invalidated after being acquired. That is, the number of pieces of special information that is acquired increases or decreases in the specific state. Thus, after the special information is acquired, the player pays attention to whether the special information has been erased or invalidated. As a result, the effect of increasing the attention of the player can be made remarkable.

Features A5. Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition (ball entry into each of the operation ports 33, 34) (function of executing information acquisition processing in the MPU 202 of the main controller 81) When,
Acquired information storage means (reserved sphere storage area 232) for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means with a predetermined specified number as an upper limit;
Special determination means for performing a special determination as to whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to a preset special result (whether or not it is determined by the fluctuation start process in the MPU 202 of the main controller 81). Function that executes the judgment process),
Equipped with
The establishment of the specific condition is that the special information is stored in the acquired information storage means,
At the specific timing in the specific state (when the high-frequency support mode ends in the first and second embodiments, and the open/close execution mode ends in the third and fourth embodiments), the acquisition information Based on the fact that the special information is not stored in the storage means, the ending means (first and second implementations) that ends the specific state even if the special information is acquired before the specific timing. Of the main control unit 81 in the above embodiment, a function of executing a signal stop process in the MPU 202 of the main control unit 81, a function of performing a continuous number counter setting process, a transition process at the end of the open/close execution mode in the MPU 202 of the main control unit 81 in the third and fourth embodiments Function for executing the second game state transition processing),
The extension means extends the period in which the specific state is set, based on the fact that the special information is stored in the acquired information storage means at the specific timing. The game machine described in any one of A1 to A4.

According to the characteristic A5, the period in which the specific state is set based on the storage of the special information is extended. Thereby, the player pays attention to whether or not the special information is stored. As a result, the player's attention to the game can be increased.

Further, the number of stored special information can be reduced in the special state by performing the special determination by the special determination means in the specific state. Thereby, when the special information is acquired in the specific state, the player plays the game while paying attention to whether or not the state in which the special information is acquired is maintained. As a result, the effect of increasing the player's attention to the game can be made remarkable.

Features A6. The extension means extends the period in which the specific state is set over the period according to the number of the special information stored in the acquired information storage means at the specific timing. A game machine described in A5.

According to the characteristic A6, the period during which the specific state is extended differs depending on the number of stored special information. As a result, the player pays attention to the number of stored special information. As a result, the player's attention to the game can be further increased.

Further, according to this feature, the period during which the specific state is extended can be determined according to the number of pieces of special information stored. As a result, it is not necessary to separately perform a lottery or the like in determining the period in which the specific state is extended while making the length of the period in which the specific state is extended irregular.

Features A7. The production is started by the production execution means (symbol display device 41) based on the execution or the execution of the special determination by the special determination means, and the production is ended as one game time. The game progresses,
The specific timing is a timing at which a predetermined number of games (100 games) has elapsed since the specific state was set, or a predetermined number of games have elapsed and a predetermined condition (fourth execution) after the predetermined number of games have elapsed. The value of the game number counter becomes 0) in the high probability mode in the form
The extension unit extends the specific state by the number of games according to the number of the special information stored in the acquired information storage unit at the specific timing, according to the feature A5 or A6. Amusement machine.

According to the feature A7, the period in which the specific state is set is extended by the number of games according to the number of stored special information. Thus, if the number of stored special information is grasped, the player can grasp the period during which the special state is extended. According to this feature, it is expected that the player can easily understand the period during which the specific state is extended.

Regarding the features A5 to A7, a configuration is provided in which a launching means for launching a game ball is provided, and special information is acquired based on the fact that the game ball has entered a ball entry portion provided in a game area where the game ball flows down. In, even if the game ball is shot, the special information is not acquired unless the game ball enters the ball entering portion. As a result, the player can be prompted to shoot a game ball so that the special information is acquired at the specific timing. As a result, an effect of increasing the player's willingness to play the game is expected.

Feature A8. The production is started by the production execution means (symbol display device 41) based on the execution or the execution of the special determination by the special determination means, and the production is ended as one game time. The game progresses,
The specific timing is a timing at which a predetermined number of games (100 games) has elapsed since the specific state was set, or a predetermined number of games have elapsed and a predetermined condition (fourth execution) after the predetermined number of games have elapsed. The value of the game number counter becomes 0) in the high probability mode in the form
The extending unit extends the period in which the specific state is set, over a period corresponding to the number of the special information stored in the acquired information storage unit at the specific timing,
When the number of remaining games until the predetermined number of games has passed is smaller than the number of the special information stored in the acquired information storage means, or is stored in the acquired information storage means. A notification control unit (continuously by the MPU 252 of the display control device 212) for performing notification control of the performance executing unit or a notification unit different from the performance executing unit so as to execute a special notification when the number is equal to the number of the special information. The game machine according to any one of features A5 to A7, which is provided with a function of executing the processing of steps S1706 to S1718 of the period display processing.

According to the characteristic A8, by executing the special notification, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the timing for setting the period for extending the specific state is set or the timing is close. Therefore, when the special notification is executed, the player is considered to play the game so that the special information is acquired. As a result, it is possible to prevent the special information from being stored when the specific state is extended and to shorten the period for extending the specific state. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the disadvantage to the player due to the shortened period for extending the specific state.

Further, the special notification is executed when a predetermined number of games has elapsed when the number of games has progressed without newly storing special information. This makes it possible to urge the player to play the game so that the special information is acquired even when the predetermined number of games has passed even if new special information is not acquired. As a result, it is possible to prevent the number of special information items stored when extending the specific state from decreasing. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of suppressing the occurrence of the above disadvantages.

Further, even if special information is not newly acquired, if the predetermined number of games has not elapsed, the specific state does not end even if the number of games based on the already stored special information has elapsed. According to this feature, the special notification is not executed in a state where the specific state is not terminated, so that it is possible to suppress the player from being excessively notified.

Features A9. The specific state is a state that ends based on the specific condition is not satisfied at a predetermined specific timing,
The extension means extends the period in which the specific state is set based on that the specific condition is satisfied at the predetermined specific timing.
Furthermore, at the specific timing, the advantage degree of the player is changed from the stay state until then, and
Equipped with output means for outputting external information indicating the stay state to the outside of the gaming machine (function of executing the processing of step S1906 and step S1916 in the transition processing at the end of the opening/closing execution mode by the MPU 202 of the main controller 81) ,
When the output unit extends the period in which the specific state is set by the extension unit, the output unit also extends the period for outputting the external information in accordance with the extended period. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

Assuming a game hall that informs the player that the player is in the staying state based on the output of external information from the gaming machine, the player who recognizes that the player is in the specific state if the player is in the staying state, In the gaming machine, although the specific state is actually extended, it is feared that the specific state may be misunderstood when the notification is finished in the game hall. In this case, it is feared that the effect of trying to improve the degree of attention to the game cannot be fully exerted through the extension of the specific state. On the other hand, in this feature, the period during which the external information is output is extended in accordance with the period during which the specific state is extended. As a result, it is possible to inform the player that the game hall is in a specific state. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the specific state has ended when the specific state is extended.

Feature A10. The specific state is a state that ends based on the specific condition is not satisfied at a predetermined specific timing,
The extension means extends the period in which the specific state is set, based on that the specific condition is satisfied at the specific timing.
Furthermore, the gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A9, characterized in that the advantage degree of the player is changed from the state up to that point at the specific timing.

According to the characteristic A10, the degree of advantage of the player is changed at a specific timing in a specific state. Further, when the specific condition is satisfied at the specific timing, the specific state is extended. Thereby, the player pays attention to whether or not the specific condition is satisfied at the specific timing. As a result, it becomes possible to increase the player's attention to the game.

In addition, for example, “a first starting ball entering portion and a second starting ball entering portion to which a privilege is given when a game ball enters the ball are provided, and the second starting ball entering portion is provided with the first starting ball entering portion. Reception control means capable of switching between a non-reception state in which a game ball is less likely to enter than a first reception ball state and a reception state in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first start-up entry section (electric role in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) A function of executing a support process), and the acceptance control means is a first switching mode (low frequency support mode) as a switching mode for switching the second starting ball entering portion between the non-receiving state and the receiving state. And a second switching mode (high-frequency support mode) that is more likely to be in the receiving state than the first switching mode”, the first specific state is the second switching mode, and the second specific state is the second specific mode. May be the first switching mode.

Feature A11. Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition (ball entry into each of the operation ports 33, 34) (function of executing information acquisition processing in the MPU 202 of the main controller 81) When,
Acquired information storage means (reserved sphere storage area 232) for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means with a predetermined specified number as an upper limit;
Special determination means for performing a special determination as to whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to a preset special result (whether or not it is determined by the fluctuation start process in the MPU 202 of the main controller 81). Function that executes the judgment process),
When the result of the special determination by the special determination means corresponds to the special result, the special transition means (the game state in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for shifting to the special game state (open/close execution mode) advantageous to the player Function that executes the migration process),
In the specific state (state in which the continuous information in the first and second embodiments is output), the performance executing means for executing the performance in accordance with the number of times the special shifting means shifts to the special gaming state. Effect control means for controlling (symbol display device 41) (function of executing display processing corresponding to the continuous jackpot result by MPU 252 of display control device 212),
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A10, characterized in that the gaming machine is provided.

According to the characteristic A11, the effect is executed in accordance with the number of times the special game state is shifted in the specific state. Thus, it is considered that the player plays the game with the expectation that the effect will be executed, and the player plays the game with the expectation that the specific state has been set for a long time. As a result, the player plays the game paying attention to the period in which the specific state is extended. Therefore, the player's attention to the game can be increased.

A12. In a predetermined specific state (a state in which the continuous information in the first and second embodiments is output), a predetermined grant condition (normal jackpot result or 15R probability variation jackpot execution corresponding to the jackpot result) ) Is provided according to the number of times that is established, a privilege granting means (a function of executing a display process corresponding to a continuous jackpot result by the MPU 252 of the display control device 212) is provided.
The specific state is a configuration in which the degree of advantage of the player is changed from the previous state at a predetermined specific timing (when the high frequency support mode ends in the first and second embodiments). ,
A gaming machine comprising means for continuing the specific state even after the specific timing (the continuous number counter setting process in the first and second embodiments by the MPU 202 of the main controller 81).

According to the characteristic A12, the privilege is awarded according to the number of times the grant condition is satisfied in the specific state. Thereby, it is considered that the player plays the game with the expectation that the privilege is granted, and pays attention to the number of times the grant condition is satisfied in the specific state. As a result, the player's attention to the game can be increased.

Moreover, the specific state is continued after the specific timing. As a result, the player pays attention during the period in which the specific state continues. As a result, the effect of increasing the player's attention to the game can be made remarkable.

Feature B1. As a game state, a predetermined state and a specific state in which the player's advantage degree is different from the predetermined state or a privilege different from the predetermined state can be given to the player (continuous information in the first and second embodiments Is output, the high probability mode in the third and fourth embodiments is set), and
At a predetermined specific timing (when the high-frequency support mode ends in the first and second embodiments, and when the open/close execution mode ends in the third and fourth embodiments), a specific condition (first , Holding information is stored when the high-frequency support mode according to the second embodiment ends, and holding information is stored when the open/close execution mode according to the third embodiment ends. The changing means (first, first) for changing the period in which the specific state is set based on the number of times that the hold information is stored in the high probability mode in the fourth embodiment). A game machine having a continuous number counter setting process according to the second embodiment and a function for performing a transition process at the end of the opening/closing execution mode according to the third and fourth embodiments).

According to the characteristic B1, the period in which the specific state is set changes based on the number of times the specific condition is satisfied. Thereby, it is possible that the player pays attention during the period when the specific state is set, and pays attention to whether the specific condition is satisfied and the number of times the specific condition is satisfied to play the game. As a result, the player's attention to the game can be increased.

Feature B2. As a game state, a predetermined state and a specific state in which the advantage degree of the player is different from the predetermined state or a privilege different from the predetermined state can be given to the player (continuous in the first and second embodiments A state in which information is output, a state in which the high probability mode in the third and fourth embodiments is set),
Predetermined information (holding information) is stored in the storage means (first and second result display section holding areas Ra, Rb) based on the satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition, and a predetermined erasing condition is set. Storage executing means (function of executing information acquisition processing and data setting processing by the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) that erases or invalidates the predetermined information based on the fact that
When a predetermined specific timing (when the high frequency support mode ends in the first and second embodiments and when the open/close execution mode ends in the third and fourth embodiments) is reached, Fluctuating means for varying the period in which the specific state is set based on the storage status of the predetermined information in the storage means (the continuous number counter setting process in the first and second embodiments, the third and fourth embodiments). Gaming machine having a function of executing a transition process at the end of the opening/closing execution mode in the embodiment.

According to the feature B2, the period in which the specific state is set changes based on the storage status of predetermined information. As a result, the player pays attention during the period when the specific state is set. As a result, the player's attention to the game can be increased.

Further, even if the predetermined information is stored before the specific timing, the number of the predetermined information stored by the specific timing is reduced. As a result, when the predetermined information is stored before the specific timing, the player pays attention to whether or not the state in which the predetermined information is stored continues until the specific timing. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the predetermined information stored until the specific timing. Therefore, the effect of increasing the player's attention to the game can be made remarkable.

Feature B3. Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition (ball entry into each of the operation ports 33, 34) (function of executing information acquisition processing in the MPU 202 of the main controller 81) When,
Acquired information storage means (reserved sphere storage area 232) for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means with a prescribed number that is predetermined as a plurality of numbers as an upper limit,
The special information stored in the acquired information storage means makes a special determination as to whether or not it corresponds to a preset special result, and the acquired information storage means stores a plurality of special information. In this case, special determination means for sequentially performing the special determination on the plurality of pieces of special information (a function of executing the processing of steps S701 to S703 in the variation start processing in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81),
Equipped with
At the specific timing in the specific state (when the high-frequency support mode ends in the first and second embodiments, and the open/close execution mode ends in the third and fourth embodiments), the acquisition information Based on the fact that the special information is not stored in the storage means, the ending means (first and second implementations) that ends the specific state even if the special information is acquired before the specific timing. Of the main control unit 81 in the above embodiment, a function of executing a signal stop process in the MPU 202 of the main control unit 81, a function of performing a continuous number counter setting process, a transition process at the end of the open/close execution mode in the MPU 202 of the main control unit 81 in the third and fourth embodiments Function for executing the second game state transition processing),
A feature B2 characterized in that the varying means varies the period in which the specific state is set, based on the fact that the special information is stored in the acquired information storage means at the specific timing. Game machine.

According to the feature B3, the period in which the specific state is set is changed based on the fact that the special information is stored. Thereby, the player pays attention to whether or not the special information is stored. As a result, the player's attention to the game can be increased.

Further, the number of stored special information can be reduced in the special state by performing the special determination by the special determination means in the specific state. Thereby, when the special information is acquired in the specific state, the player plays the game while paying attention to whether or not the state in which the special information is acquired is maintained. As a result, the effect of increasing the player's attention to the game can be made remarkable.

Feature B4. The varying unit varies the period in which the specific state is set over the period according to the number of the special information stored in the acquired information storage unit at the specific timing. A gaming machine described in B3.

According to the feature B4, the period in which the specific state is set is changed according to the number of special information stored at the specific timing. As a result, the player pays attention to the number of stored special information. As a result, the player's attention to the game can be further increased.

Further, according to this feature, the period in which the specific state is set can be determined according to the number of special information items stored in plural. As a result, it is not necessary to separately perform a lottery or the like in determining the period in which the specific state is set while making the length of the period in which the specific state is set irregular.

Feature B5. The production is started by the production execution means (symbol display device 41) based on the execution or the execution of the special determination by the special determination means, and the production is ended as one game time. The game progresses,
The specific timing is a timing at which a predetermined number of games (100 games) has elapsed since the specific state was set, or a predetermined number of games have elapsed and a predetermined condition (fourth execution) after the predetermined number of games have elapsed. The value of the game number counter becomes 0) in the high probability mode in the form
The varying unit extends the specific state by the number of games according to the number of the special information stored in the acquired information storage unit at the specific timing, according to the feature B3 or B4. Amusement machine.

According to the characteristic B5, the period in which the specific state is set is changed by the number of games according to the number of stored special information. With this, by grasping the number of stored special information, the player can grasp the period in which the specific state is set. According to this feature, it is expected that the player can easily understand the period in which the specific state is set.

Feature B6. A special game state (opening/closing execution mode) in which the special determination by the special determination means is not executed is set,
The varying means varies the period in which the specific state is set according to the number of the special information stored in the acquired information storage means when the special game state ends or when the special game state ends. The gaming machine according to any one of the features B3 to B5.

According to the feature B6, since the special determination by the special determination means is not performed in the special game state, the special information is likely to be stored when the special game state ends or when the special game state ends. That is, when the special game state ends or when the specific state is set in accordance with the number of special information stored when the special game state is ended, the period in which the specific state is set is changed. It is possible to suppress that special information is not stored in.

Feature B7. Continuation means for continuing the specific state based on the fact that the special information is stored in the acquired information storage means in the specific state (the process of step S2203 in the second game state transition process by the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) The game machine according to any one of the features B3 to B6.

According to the characteristic B7, the specific state continues based on the fact that the special information is stored. Therefore, in the specific state, it is considered that the player plays the game so that the special information is stored in the acquired information storage means. As a result, the player pays attention to whether or not the special information acquisition condition is satisfied. As a result, the player's attention to the game can be further increased.

Feature B8. Based on a shooting operation by a player, a shooting means for shooting a game ball toward the game area (game ball shooting mechanism 53) is provided,
The game area is provided with at least a first starting ball entering portion (upper working port 33) and a second starting ball entering portion (lower working port 34) into which game balls can enter, and the information acquisition means. Is for acquiring the special information when a game ball enters each starting ball entering section,
The acquired information storage means stores the first special information acquired by the information acquisition means when a game ball enters the first starting entrance part, with a first prescribed number as an upper limit, and the second information. The second special information acquired by the information acquisition means when the game ball enters the starting ball entering section is stored with the second specified number as the upper limit.
The special determination means performs the special determination on each of the first special information and the second special information stored in the acquired information storage means,
When the second special information is stored in the acquired information storage means, the first special information acquired earlier than the stored second special information is stored in the acquired information storage means. Even if it is stored, it is provided with a priority means (a function of executing a data setting process in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for making the special determination with respect to the second special information,
It is characterized in that the continuation means continues the specific state until the second special information that is not the target of the special determination by the special determination means becomes a state where the second special information is not stored in the acquired information storage means. The gaming machine described in Feature B7.

According to the characteristic B8, the second special information is subject to the special determination prior to the first special information. By prioritizing the second special information to be the object of the special judgment, it is possible to prevent the period during which the state is shifted to the specific state from becoming extremely long. That is, it is possible to prevent the timing of performing the special determination on the second special information from being delayed only during the period when the special determination on the first special information is performed. As a result, the period in which the specific state is set becomes extremely long, and it is possible to prevent excessive profits from being given to the player. Therefore, it is possible to suppress excessive disadvantages from occurring in a game hall or the like in which a gaming machine is installed.

Feature B9. Based on a shooting operation by a player, a shooting means for shooting a game ball toward the game area (game ball shooting mechanism 53) is provided,
The game area is provided with at least a first starting ball entering portion (upper working port 33) and a second starting ball entering portion (lower working port 34) into which game balls can enter, and the information acquisition means. Is for acquiring the special information when a game ball enters each starting ball entering section,
The acquired information storage means stores the first special information acquired by the information acquisition means when a game ball enters the first starting entrance part, with a first prescribed number as an upper limit, and the second information. The second special information acquired by the information acquisition means when the game ball enters the starting ball entering section is stored with the second specified number as the upper limit.
The special determination means performs the special determination on each of the first special information and the second special information stored in the acquired information storage means,
When the second special information is stored in the acquired information storage means, the first special information acquired earlier than the stored second special information is stored in the acquired information storage means. Even if it is stored, it is provided with a priority means (a function of executing a data setting process in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for making the special determination with respect to the second special information,
The gaming machine according to Feature B7, wherein the continuation unit continues the specific state until the special information stored when the specific state is set is not stored.

According to the characteristic B9, when the special information stored when the specific state is set is not stored, the specific state is ended. In addition, the second special information has priority over the first special information and is the object of the special determination. Therefore, when the second special information is stored, the first special information is not the target of the special determination, and the first special information stored when the specific state is set is the special determination. Will no longer be subject to. As a result, the player plays the game so that the second special information is acquired so that the specific state is not ended and the first special information is not the target of the special determination. As a result, the player pays attention to whether or not the second special information is acquired. Therefore, the player's attention to the game can be increased.

Further, according to this feature, an effect of encouraging the player to play the second special information is expected. As a result, the effect of increasing the player's willingness to play is expected.

Feature B10. The special determination means has a high probability mode and a low probability mode in which the probability of the special result is relatively high and low,
The gaming machine according to any one of features B3 to B9, wherein the specific state is a period during which the high probability mode is set.

According to the characteristic B10, the specific state is the high-probability mode in which the probability of having a special result is high. Thereby, when the specific state is set, it is more advantageous to the player than when the specific state is not set. As a result, the player plays the game in the expectation that the period in which the high-probability mode is set becomes long, and pays attention to whether or not the specific state is set and the period in which the specific state is set. Players play games. By applying the feature B10 to the features B1 to B9, it is possible to synergistically increase the attention period to the period in which the specific state is set and the stored special information.

Feature C1. As a game state, a predetermined state and a specific state in which the player's advantage degree is different from the predetermined state or a privilege different from the predetermined state can be given to the player (continuous information in the first and second embodiments Is output), and are set,
Hold at a specific condition (when the high-frequency support mode ends in the first and second embodiments) at a specific condition (when the high-frequency support mode ends in the first and second embodiments) Based on the number of times that the information is stored), the continuous information is output after the special period in the specific state (the high-frequency support mode in the first and second embodiments ends). A game machine characterized by comprising a changing means (a continuous number counter setting process in the first and second embodiments) for changing the length of the (state).

According to the characteristic C1, the length of the special period in the specific state changes based on the number of times the specific condition is satisfied. Thus, it is conceivable that the player pays attention to the length of the special period and pays attention to whether or not the specific condition is satisfied and the number of times the specific condition is satisfied, to play the game. As a result, the player's attention to the game can be increased.

Feature C2. Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on satisfaction of a predetermined acquisition condition (ball entry into each of the operation ports 33, 34) (function of executing information acquisition processing in the MPU 202 of the main controller 81) When,
Acquired information storage means (reserved sphere storage area 232) for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means with a prescribed number that is predetermined as a plurality of numbers as an upper limit,
The special information stored in the acquired information storage means makes a special determination as to whether or not it corresponds to a preset special result, and the acquired information storage means stores a plurality of special information. In this case, special determination means for sequentially performing the special determination on the plurality of pieces of special information (a function of executing the processing of steps S701 to S703 in the variation start processing in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81),
Equipped with
The acquired information storage means is for deleting or invalidating the special information based on the establishment of a predetermined deletion condition,
The production is started by the production execution means (symbol display device 41) based on the execution or the execution of the special determination by the special determination means, and the production is ended as one game time. The game progresses,
When a predetermined specific timing (when the high frequency support mode ends in the first and second embodiments) is reached, based on the storage status of the special information in the acquired information storage means, a special period The changing means (the continuous number counter setting process in the first and second embodiments) for changing the number of games to be continued (state in which the continuous information is output in the first and second embodiments) is provided. A gaming machine characterized by being present.

According to the characteristic C2, the number of games in which the special period continues varies depending on the storage status of the special information. As a result, the player pays attention to the number of games that the special period continues. As a result, the player's attention to the game can be increased.

Further, even if the special information is stored before the specific timing, the number of special information stored by the specific timing is reduced. Thereby, when the special information is stored before the specific timing, the player pays attention to whether or not the state in which the special information is stored continues to the specific timing. As a result, the player's attention to the special information stored until the specific timing can be increased. Therefore, the effect of increasing the player's attention to the game can be made remarkable.

The configuration defined by any one of the features B1 to B10 and the features C1 or C2 may be applied to any one of the features A1 to A12. The configuration limited to any one of the features A1 to A12 and the features C1 or C2 may be applied to any one of the features B1 to B10. Further, the configuration limited to any one of the features A1 to A12 and the features B1 to B10 may be applied to the feature C1 or C2. In these cases, it is possible to obtain further effects by applying each configuration.

Below, the basic configuration of various game machines to which the above respective features can be applied is shown.

Pachinko gaming machine: operating means operated by a player, game ball launching means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operating means, a ball passage for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, and a game A gaming machine that includes each game component arranged in the area and gives a bonus to a player when a game ball passes through a predetermined passage portion of each of the game components.

Rotating type gaming machine such as slot machine: equipped with a pattern display device for variably displaying a plurality of patterns, the variable display of the plurality of patterns is started by the operation of the start operation means, and caused by the operation of the stop operation means In addition, or after a lapse of a predetermined time, the variable display of the plurality of patterns is stopped, and a gaming machine that gives a privilege to the player according to the stopped pattern.

Belt-type gaming machine using a ball: Variable display means for displaying the final stop of the symbol row after variably displaying the symbol row composed of a plurality of symbols, the fluctuation of the symbol is started due to the operation of the starting operation means, and stopped. Due to the operation of the operating means or after a lapse of a predetermined time, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a special game state advantageous to the player (bonus) on condition that the final stop symbol at the time of stopping is a specific symbol. A loading device that is configured to generate a game or the like) and further includes a ball tray to perform a loading process for loading a game ball from the ball tray, and a dispensing device that dispenses the game ball to the ball tray. A game machine configured such that the operation of the starting operation means becomes effective by throwing in a game ball.

10... Pachinko machine, 33... Upper working opening as first starting ball entering section, 34... Lower working opening as second starting ball entering section, 41... Symbol display device as performance executing means, 53... As launching means Game ball launching mechanism, 81... Main control device, 99... External output terminal, 99a to 99h... First external terminal to eighth external terminal, 202... MPU having functions such as special determination means, 203... ROM, 204... RAM , 212... Display control device, 232... Holdable ball area as acquisition information storage means, 252... MPU having functions such as effect control means, number grasping means and initialization means, 253... Program ROM, 254... Work RAM, Ra... 1st acquisition display storage area as first acquisition information storage means, Rb... 2nd acquisition display storage area as second acquisition information storage means, HC... Hall computer.

Claims (1)

An information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition;
An acquired information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means, with a predetermined specified number as an upper limit,
Based on the special information stored in the acquired information storage means, a normal game state, a first special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and a second special game state that can occur subsequently to the first special game state And a switching means that is advantageous to the player over the normal game state and can switch the game state to any one of the second special game states which is an advantageous state different from the first special game state,
A first output means for outputting the first external information indicating the first special gaming state to the outside of the gaming machine during the first period during the first special gaming state,
Second output means for outputting the second external information to the outside of the gaming machine in the second period in which the first special game state and the second special game state continue.
Based on the fact that the special information is stored in the acquired information storage means when the second period ends, it is possible to execute an effect different from the effect executed in the normal game state for a predetermined period. Directing execution means,
In the third period, which is a length obtained by extending the predetermined period from the second period, based on the fact that the special information is stored in the acquired information storage unit when the second period ends, Third output means for outputting external information to the outside of the gaming machine,
Is equipped with
The acquisition condition includes that a game ball enters the starting ball entering means,
A game machine characterized in that the second special game state is a game state in which the possibility of entering the starting ball entering means can be increased more than in the normal game state.

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