JP2020138052A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of optimally sustaining a player's expectation when a changeover-type ball entry part becomes a high frequency state.SOLUTION: A main-side MPU 82 executes a win/failure lottery triggered by entry of a game ball in an operation hole, and when a jackpot or a small winning is established, transfers a game state to an opening/closing execution mode in which opening/closing of a large winning hole is executed. Further, when the jackpot is established, one jackpot result is selected from a plurality of types of jackpot results. For example, when it is a most advantageous jackpot result, after termination of the opening/closing execution mode, the win/failure lottery mode becomes a high probability mode and a support mode of a normal electric generator becomes a high-frequency support mode. In that case, the game machine is provided with a first operation hole and a second operation hole as operation holes, and, in a small winning result, a case of winning the second operation hole is more prone to win a large winning hole than a case of winning the first operation hole.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

As a game machine such as a pachinko machine, a lottery is performed based on the game ball entering the ball entry portion provided in the game area, and a variable display of the pattern is performed on the display surface of the display device, and the lottery is performed. It is known that when the winning result is obtained, the combination of specific symbols is finally stopped and displayed on the display surface, and the player shifts to a special gaming state which is advantageous for the player. Then, when the state shifts to the special gaming state, for example, the opening and closing of the ball entry device provided in the game area is started, and the game ball is paid out based on the entry into the ball entry device.

In addition, as described above, as a ball entry section where the occurrence of a ball entry can trigger an internal lottery, a state in which it is easy to enter the ball entry section and a state in which it is more difficult or impossible to enter the ball. A configuration is known that includes a ball entry portion that can be switched between states. The switchable configuration includes, for example, an opening / closing member for opening / closing the ball entry port, and when the opening / closing member is in the open state, the ball can enter the ball entry portion, and the opening / closing member is in the closed state. As a result, it is not possible to enter the ball into the ball entry section. Further, it is also known that there are a plurality of states such as a high frequency state and a low frequency state so that the frequency at which the switchable ball entry portion is opened per unit time is relatively high or low. For example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2009-261415

Here, in a game machine such as the above example, it is necessary to improve the interest of the game, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-exemplified circumstances and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest of a game.

The invention according to claim 1 in order to solve the above problems includes a launching means for launching a game ball toward a gaming area based on a launching operation by the player.
A starting ball entry section where a game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
A variable ball entry means provided in the game area and switchable between an open state and a closed state,
A variable ball entry control means that controls the opening and closing of the variable ball entry means,
An information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on a game ball entering the starting ball entry portion,
A determination means for determining whether or not to shift the game state by using the special information acquired by the information acquisition means, and
A transition means for shifting the gaming state to a state in which the opening / closing control is executed according to the determination result of the determination means, and
With
The game area is characterized in that at least a first start ball entry portion and a second start ball entry portion are provided as the start ball entry portion.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine in one Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the main structure of a pachinko machine by disassembling. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board, (b) is the schematic view of the 2nd operation opening in the open state, and (c) is the vertical sectional view for explaining the variable winning apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content on the display surface of the symbol display apparatus (a)-(j). It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content on the display surface of the symbol display apparatus (a) and (b). It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the contents of various counters used for a winning / failing lottery. (A) It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the low-probability table for the first special drawing, (b) it is an explanatory diagram for explaining the high-probability table for the first special drawing, and (c) first. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the low accuracy / failure table for 2 special figures, and (d) is explanatory drawing for explaining the high accuracy / failure table for 2nd special figure. (A) It is explanatory drawing for explaining the distribution table for 1st special drawing, and (b) is explanatory drawing for explaining the distribution table for 2nd special drawing. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the normal drawing general electric control processing in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the winning detection process in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the payout output processing in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of the prize ball command in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the counter adjustment process for a prize ball in a main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing in the payout side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the prize ball setting process in the payout side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the prize ball payout control process in a payout side MPU. It is a timing chart for explaining the mode of payout of a prize ball. It is a flowchart which shows the power-on setting process in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric control processing in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the acquisition process of the reserved information on the special figure side in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure variation start processing in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the data setting process in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during special drawing determination in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the special electric power start processing in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during opening of special electric power in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during closing of a special electric power in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the special electric termination processing in the main MPU. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the small hit result. It is a flowchart which shows the notification control processing in MPU of a voice light emission control apparatus. It is a timing chart for explaining the relationship between the notification period in the hitting direction notification unit and the execution period of each stage notification in the symbol display device. It is a front view of the game board in the modification.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, referred to as “pachinko machine”), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the main configurations of the pachinko machine 10 in an exploded manner. In FIG. 2, for convenience, the configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in the game area is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a game machine main body 12 that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 11 in the forward direction. .. The outer frame 11 is formed by connecting wooden plates on all four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall by attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island equipment. The outer frame 11 is not an indispensable configuration for the pachinko machine 10, and the outer frame 11 may be provided in the island equipment of the game hall.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game 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. ing. The inner frame 13 of the game machine main body 12 is rotatably supported with respect to the outer frame 11. Specifically, the inner frame 13 can rotate forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side in front view.

The front door frame 14 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and is rotatable forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side in front view. Further, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and can be rotated rearward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side in front view.

The game machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device at the rotating tip portion thereof, and has a function of locking the game machine main body 12 with respect to the outer frame 11 so as not to be openable. It has a function of locking the door frame 14 so that it cannot be opened with respect to the inner frame 13. Each of these locked states is released by performing an unlocking operation using the unlocking key on the cylinder lock 17 exposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10.

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

The inner frame 13 is mainly composed of a resin base 21 having an outer shape substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11. A substantially elliptical window hole 23 is formed in the central portion 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 PA formed on the front surface of the game board 24 is exposed to the front 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. 3A. FIG. 3A is a front view of the game board 24.

An inner rail portion 25 and an outer rail portion 26 are attached to the game board 24 so as to partition a part of the outer edge of the game area PA, and the guiding means is provided by the inner rail portion 25 and the outer rail portion 26. The guide rail is configured as. The game ball launched from the game ball launch mechanism 27 (see FIG. 2) attached below the window hole 23 in the resin base 21 is guided to the upper part of the game area PA by the guide rail.

Incidentally, the game ball launch mechanism 27 has a launch rail 27a extending toward the guide rail, a ball feeding device 27b for supplying the game ball stored in the upper plate 56a described later onto the launch rail 27a, and the launch rail 27a. It is provided with a solenoid 27c, which is an electric actuator that launches the game ball supplied to the guide rail toward the guide rail. The solenoid 27c is driven and controlled by the rotation operation of the launch operation device (or launch handle) 28 provided on the front door frame 14, and the game ball is launched.

The game board 24 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction. Each opening is provided with a general winning opening 31, a special electric winning device 32, a first operating port 33, a second operating port 34, a through gate 35, a variable display unit 36, a special drawing unit 38, a normal drawing unit 39, and the like. ing.

Even if a ball enters the through gate 35, the game ball is not paid out. On the other hand, when a ball enters the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Specifically, when the number of prize balls is entered into the first operating port 33, three prize balls are paid out and the balls are entered into the second operating port 34. When one prize ball is paid out and the general prize opening 31 is entered, 10 prize balls are paid out and the special electric winning device 32 is entered. If so, 15 prize balls will be paid out.

In addition, an out port 24a is provided at the bottom of the game board 24, and a game ball that has not entered various winning openings or the like is discharged from the game area PA through the out port 24a. Further, in the game board 24, a large number of nails 24b are planted in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball, and various members such as a windmill are arranged.

Here, the entry ball means that the game ball passes through the predetermined opening, and not only the mode in which the game ball is discharged from the game area PA after passing through the opening, but also from the game area PA after passing through the opening. It also includes a mode in which the flow of the game area PA is continued without being discharged. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish it from the entry of the game ball into the out port 24a, the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, and the through gate 35 The entry of a game ball into a game is also referred to as a prize.

The variable display unit 36 is provided so as to include the central portion of the game area PA. Due to the peripheral edge of the variable display unit 36 projecting forward of the pachinko machine 10 from the surface of the game board 24, an area where the game ball launched into the game area PA can flow down is partitioned. Specifically, in the game area PA, the upper region PA1 which is an region above the predetermined height position of the variable display unit 36 and the upper region PA1 which is continuously below the variable display unit 36 and the variable display unit 36. The left region PA2, which is the left region, the right region PA3, which is a region to the right of the variable display unit 36 and is continuous below the upper region PA1, and the left region PA2 and the right region PA3, respectively. On the other hand, it is continuously divided into a lower region PA4 which is a region below the variable display unit 36.

When the player operates the launch operation device 28 with a rotation amount in the first range that is less than the reference rotation amount as the first launch operation, the game ball is moved to the left of the center position in the lateral direction in the upper region PA1. Start to flow down. In this case, the game ball flows down in the order of the upper region PA1 → the left region PA2 → the lower region PA4. On the other hand, as the second launch operation, the player operates the launch operation device 28 with a rotation amount in the second range that is equal to or greater than the reference rotation amount, so that the upper region PA1 is to the right of the center position in the lateral direction. The game ball begins to flow down. In this case, the game ball flows down in the order of the upper region PA1 → the right region PA3 → the lower region PA4. That is, by adjusting the rotation operation amount of the launch operation device 28, the player can play the game so that the game ball flows down the left side area PA2 of the left side area PA2 and the right side area PA3, and the right side area. The game can be performed so that the game ball flows down the PA3.

The first actuating port 33 is installed in the lower region PA4. The first operating port 33 is opened upward, and no member for opening and closing is provided. Then, in the situation where the game ball is launched in the same mode, the winning probability to the first operating port 33 is constant regardless of the game state. Further, the first operating port 33 is arranged directly below the stage 36a formed in the variable display unit 36, and is a game ball that has flowed into the stage 36a through the guidance passage formed in the variable display unit 36. The game ball discharged from the center of the stage 36a to the outside of the variable display unit 36 can easily win a prize in the first operating port 33. A detection sensor 33a is provided in the first operating port 33, and the detection sensor 33a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first operating port 33.

Here, when the launch operation device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left side region PA2 and the right side region PA3 because the first operation port 33 is provided in the lower region PA4 as described above. In any case where the launch operation device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down, the first operating port 33 can be won. However, since the entrance of the guide passage to the stage 36a is provided for the left side region PA2 and not for the right side region PA3, the person who flows down the left side region PA2 flows down the right side region PA3. The first operating port 33 is more likely to win a prize than the above. Also, regarding the arrangement of the game parts and the nails 24b in the left side region PA2 and the right side region PA3, it is easier for the first operating port 33 to win a prize when the left side region PA2 is flowed down than when the right side region PA3 is flowed down. Is set to. Then, the game ball that has flowed down the right side region PA3 is designed so that a prize is hardly generated in the first operating port 33.

The second operating port 34 is installed in the right region PA3. That is, the second operating port 34 cannot win a prize when the launch operation device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left area PA2, and the launch operation is performed so that the game ball flows down the right area PA3. A prize can be won when the device 28 is operated.

The configuration of the second operating port 34 will be described with reference to FIG. 3 (b). FIG. 3B is a schematic view showing the configuration of the second operating port 34. The second operating port 34 is provided with a general electric accessory 34a as a guide piece composed of a pair of left and right movable pieces.

The general electric accessory 34a is connected to a general electric drive unit 34b mounted on the back side of the game board 24, and is driven by the general electric drive unit 34b to be in either a closed state or an open state. Be placed. In the closed state of the general electric accessory 34a, the game ball cannot win a prize in the second operating port 34, and when the general electric accessory 34a is in the open state, it becomes possible to win a prize in the second operating port 34. By the way, when it is in the open state, the general electric accessory 34a protrudes toward the game area PA side and guides the winning of the second operating port 34. A detection sensor 34c is provided in the second operating port 34, and the detection sensor 34c detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second operating port 34.

It should be noted that the general electric accessory 34a is in a state in which a game ball is likely to be won in the second operating port 34 and in a state in which a prize is more difficult to be generated than in a state in which the prize is not impossible but the above-mentioned prize is likely to be generated. The configuration may be switchable. Further, the general electric accessory 34a may be configured to switch between a state in which a prize is likely to be generated and a state in which a prize is less likely to be generated by moving or rotating in the front-rear direction. Further, the general electric accessory 34a may be inadequate, and switching between a state in which a prize is likely to occur and a state in which a prize is less likely to occur may be performed by the displacement of the second operating port 34 itself. ..

A through gate 35 is provided above the second operating port 34 in the right region PA3. That is, the through gate 35 cannot win a prize when the launch operation device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left area PA2, and the launch operation device 28 so that the game ball flows down the right area PA3. If is operated, a prize can be won. The through gate 35 has a through hole (not shown) penetrating in the vertical direction, and the game ball winning the through gate 35 flows down the game area PA after winning the prize. As a result, the game ball that has won the through gate 35 can win the second operating port 34. The through gate 35 is provided with a detection sensor 35a, and the detection sensor 35a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the through gate 35.

Based on the winning of the through gate 35, the general electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34 is switched from the closed state to the open state. Specifically, an internal lottery is performed triggered by winning a prize in the through gate 35, and a normal drawing display unit of the normal drawing unit 39 provided in the lower left corner, which is an area where the game ball does not pass in the game area PA. A variable display of the pattern is performed at 39a. Then, when the result of the internal lottery is the electric service open winning, the stop result corresponding to the result is displayed, and the variable display is completed, the state shifts to the electric service open state. In the electric service open state, the general electric service object 34a is in the open state in a predetermined mode.

The CRT display unit 39a is composed of a segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a liquid crystal display device and an organic EL display device are used. , CRT or other types of display devices such as dot matrix display devices. In addition, as a pattern that is variablely displayed on the general map display unit 39a, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variablely displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are variablely displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variablely displayed, or A configuration in which multiple types of colors are switched and displayed can be considered.

Further, in the normal drawing unit 39, a normal drawing holding display unit 39b is provided at a position adjacent to the normal drawing display unit 39a. The maximum number of game balls that have won a prize in the through gate 35 is reserved, and the reserved number is displayed by lighting the general drawing reservation display unit 39b.

A lottery is held with a winning prize in the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34 as a trigger. Then, the lottery result is clarified through the display effect on the symbol display device 42 of the special figure unit 38 and the variable display unit 36.

Regarding the special figure unit 38 In detail, the special figure unit 38 is provided with a first special figure display unit 38a and a second special figure display unit 38b. In the first special figure display unit 38a, a winning lottery is performed with the winning of the first operating port 33 as a trigger, so that a variable display of the pattern or a predetermined display is performed. Then, the result corresponding to the lottery result is displayed. Further, in the second special figure display unit 38b, a winning lottery is performed by using a winning prize in the second operating port 34 as a trigger, so that a variable display of a pattern or a predetermined display is performed. Then, the result corresponding to the lottery result is displayed.

The first special figure display unit 38a and the second special figure display unit 38b are composed of a segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Instead, it may be composed of other types of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT or a dot matrix display device. Further, as the pattern displayed on the first special figure display unit 38a and the second special figure display unit 38b, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, and a plurality of types of characters Is displayed, or a configuration in which a plurality of types of colors are displayed is conceivable.

Further, in the special figure unit 38, a first special figure hold display unit 38c and a second special figure hold display unit 38d are provided at positions adjacent to the first special figure display unit 38a and the second special figure display unit 38b. ing. The number of game balls that have won a prize in the first operating port 33 is reserved up to four, and the reserved number is displayed by lighting the first special figure reservation display unit 38c. In addition, the number of game balls that have won a prize in the second operating port 34 is held up to a maximum of four, and the number of held balls is displayed by lighting the second special figure hold display unit 38d.

Furthermore, the special figure unit 38 is provided with a hitting direction notification unit (launching area notification unit) 38e at a position adjacent to the special figure display units 38a and 38b and the special figure reservation display units 38c and 38d. .. The hitting direction notification unit 38e is a single-color type LED lamp that is on / off controlled, is turned on at the transition of the opening / closing execution mode described later, and is turned off at the end of the opening / closing execution mode. The content of the light emission control for the hitting direction notification unit 38e and its function will be described in detail later.

About the symbol display device 42 In detail, the symbol display device 42 is configured as a liquid crystal display device provided with a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. The symbol display device 42 is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and may be another display device having a display screen such as a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or a CRT, and is a dot matrix display device. You may.

In the symbol display device 42, when the first special symbol display unit 38a performs a variable display or a predetermined display of the symbol based on a prize in the first operating port 33, the variable display or the predetermined display of the symbol is displayed accordingly. At the same time, when the second special figure display unit 38b performs a variable display or a predetermined display of the pattern based on a prize in the second operating port 34, the variable display or the predetermined display of the symbol is performed accordingly. .. In the symbol display device 42, not only the display effect triggered by winning a prize in the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34, but also the display effect in the opening / closing execution mode, which will be described later, which shifts after winning the prize, etc. Is done.

The display contents when the symbol display device 42 performs variable display of the symbol will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing individual symbols that are variablely displayed by the symbol display device 42, and FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display surface 42a of the symbol display device 42.

As shown in FIGS. 4 (a) to 4 (j), a pattern which is a kind of a pattern consists of nine kinds of main patterns with numbers "1" to "9" and a shell-shaped pattern. It is composed of sub-designs. More specifically, nine types of character symbols such as an octopus are assigned numbers "1" to "9" to form a main symbol.

As shown in FIG. 5A, on the display surface 42a of the symbol display device 42, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 of an upper row, a middle row, and a lower row are set as a plurality of display areas. 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 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 string Z2, nine types of main symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending order of numbers, and then between the main symbol of "9" and the main symbol of "1". The main symbol of "4" is additionally arranged in the above, and one sub symbol is arranged between each of these main symbols. That is, only in the middle symbol row Z2, 10 main symbols are arranged and composed of 20 symbols. Then, on the display surface 42a, the symbols of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are variably displayed so as to scroll in a predetermined direction with periodicity.

As shown in FIG. 5B, on the display surface 42a, three symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed. It has become like. Further, five effective lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right-down line L4, and a right-up line L5 are set on the display surface 42a.

When a variable display of symbols is performed on the display surface 42a based on winning a prize in the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34, the symbols in the respective symbol rows Z1 to Z3 scroll in a predetermined direction with periodicity. The variable display is started. Then, the variable display is switched to the standby display in the order of the upper symbol row Z1 → the lower symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and finally the predetermined symbols are statically displayed in the respective symbol rows Z1 to Z3. .. In addition, when the variable display of symbols ends, and if the result of the internal lottery is the most advantageous jackpot result described later, the same odd-numbered symbol combination is formed on one of the effective lines, and the result of the internal lottery. If is a low-accuracy jackpot result described later, the same even-numbered symbol combination is formed on one of the effective lines. If the result of the internal lottery is an explicit high-accuracy jackpot result, an unspecified high-accuracy jackpot result, or a small hit result, which will be described later, a combination of predetermined symbols on any of the effective lines (for example, "3.4").・ 1 ”) is formed.

It should be noted that, based on the winning of any of the operating ports 33 and 34, the display is started on any of the special figure display units 38a and 38b and the symbol display device 42, and until the predetermined result is displayed and ended. Is equivalent to one game. Further, the mode of variable display of symbols in the symbol display device 42 is not limited to the above, and is arbitrary, such as the number of symbol rows, the direction of variable display of symbols in the symbol row, the number of symbols in each symbol row, and the like. Can be changed as appropriate. Further, the pattern to be variablely displayed by the symbol display device 42 is not limited to the above-mentioned symbol, and for example, only numbers may be variablely displayed as the symbol.

When a big hit or a small win is won in the winning lottery based on the winning of the first operating port 33, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode in which the special electric winning device 32 can be won. Similarly, even if a big hit or a small win is won in the winning lottery based on the winning of the second operating port 34, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode in which the special electric winning device 32 can be won.

Returning to the description of FIG. 3A, the special electric winning device 32 is provided at a position below the second operating port 34 in the right region PA3. That is, the special electric winning device 32 cannot win a prize when the launch operation device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left area PA2, and the launch operation device 32 causes the game ball to flow down the right area PA3. If 28 is operated, a prize can be won.

The configuration of the special electric winning device 32 will be described with reference to FIG. 3 (c). FIG. 3C is a vertical sectional view of the special electric winning device 32.

The special electric winning device 32 is formed with a large winning opening 32a having a size that allows the game ball to pass through, and is in a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass through the large winning opening 32a and is open so that the game ball can pass through. The opening / closing member 32b on the special electric side for switching to the state is provided. The opening / closing member 32b on the special electric side is opened by being driven by a driving unit 32c for special electric power through a link mechanism (not shown). Further, in the special electric winning device 32, a winning passing portion 32d is formed at a position where a game ball that has entered the special electric winning device 32 through the large winning opening 32a always passes, and further, the winning passing portion 32d is formed. The detection sensor 32e for the big winning opening is provided so that the detection region exists at the position of 32d. The detection sensor 32e for the large winning opening individually detects the game balls that have won the special electric winning device 32.

The front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front surface side of the inner frame 13 formed by attaching the game board 24 having the above configuration to the resin base 21. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is formed with a window portion 51 so that almost the entire area of the game area PA can be visually recognized from the front. The window portion 51 has a substantially elliptical shape, and the window panel 52 is fitted therein. The window panel 52 is formed colorless and transparent by glass, but is not limited to this, and may be formed colorless and transparent by synthetic resin, and the gaming area PA is formed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window panel 52. It may be colored and transparent as long as it is visible.

A display light emitting unit 54 is provided above the window unit 51. In addition, a pair of left and right speaker units 55 for outputting sound effects and the like according to the game state are provided. Further, below the window portion 51, an upper bulging portion 56 and a lower bulging portion 57 bulging toward the front side are arranged vertically. An upper plate 56a that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 56, and a lower plate 57a that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 57. The upper plate 56a has a function of temporarily storing the game balls paid out from the payout device described later and guiding them to the game ball launching mechanism 27 side while arranging them in a row. Further, the lower plate 57a has a function of storing excess game balls in the upper plate 56a.

Next, the configuration on the back side of the game machine main body 12 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 2, a main control device 71 that controls the main control of the game is mounted on the back surface of the inner frame 13 (specifically, the game board 24). The main control device 71 has a main control board housed in a board box. In addition, the substrate box may be provided with a trace means for leaving a trace of the opening or a trace structure for leaving a trace of the opening. As the trace means, a plurality of case bodies constituting the substrate box are inseparably bonded to each other, and a predetermined portion must be destroyed at the time of separation, or the adhesive layer remains on the bonding target at the time of peeling. It is conceivable that a sealing sticker that leaves a trace of what has been done is attached so as to straddle the boundary between a plurality of case bodies. Further, as the trace structure, a configuration in which an adhesive is applied to the boundary between a plurality of case bodies constituting the substrate box can be considered.

The back pack unit 15 is installed so as to cover the back side of the inner frame 13 including the main control device 71. The back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 72 formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and a payout mechanism unit 73 and a control device collecting unit 74 are attached to the back pack 72.

The payout mechanism unit 73 includes a tank 75 in which game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall are sequentially replenished, and a payout device 76 for paying out the game balls stored in the tank 75. The game ball paid out from the payout device 76 is discharged to the upper plate 56a or the lower plate 57a through the payout passage provided on the downstream side of the payout device 76. The payout mechanism unit 73 is provided with, for example, a back pack substrate having a power switch for turning on and off the power supply while supplying a main power supply of 24 volt AC.

The control device collective unit 74 generates and outputs predetermined electric power required by the payout control device 77 having a function of controlling the payout device 76 and various control devices, and is accompanied by the operation of the launch operation device 28 by the player. It includes a power supply / launch control device 78 that controls the launch of the game ball. The payout control device 77 and the power supply / launch control device 78 are arranged so as to be stacked in the front-rear direction so that the payout control device 77 is behind the pachinko machine 10.

<Electrical configuration of pachinko machine 10>
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10.

The main control device 71 includes a main control board 81 that controls the main control of the game. The MPU 82 is mounted on the main control board 81. The MPU 82 is a ROM 83 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 82, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when the control program stored in the ROM 83 is executed. A certain RAM 84, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like are built in. It is not essential that the ROM 83 and the RAM 84 are integrated into one chip with respect to the MPU 82, and each may be individually chipped. This also applies to the MPU of the control device other than the main control device 71.

The MPU 82 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. A power failure monitoring board (not shown) provided in the main control device 71 is connected to the input side of the MPU 82, and a payout control device 77 is connected to the input side. The power supply / launch control board 95 of the power supply / launch control device 78 having a function of supplying operating power is connected to the power failure monitoring board, and power is supplied to the MPU 82 via the power failure monitoring board.

Further, various sensors such as various prize detection sensors 32e, 33a, 34c, and 35a are connected to the input side of the MPU 82. The various prize detection sensors 32e, 33a, 34c, 35a are paired with each other for winning balls such as the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, and the through gate 35. The detection sensor provided in 1 is included, and the MPU 82 makes a winning determination for each ball entry portion. Further, in the MPU 82, various lottery is executed based on the winning of the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34.

A power failure monitoring board, a payout control device 77, and a voice emission control device 91 are connected to the output side of the MPU 82. A prize ball command is output to the payout control device 77, for example, based on the winning determination result for the winning ball unit corresponding to the winning. Various commands such as a variation command, a type command, and an opening command are output to the voice emission control device 91.

Further, on the output side of the MPU 82, a drive unit 32c for special electric power that opens and closes the opening and closing member 32b on the special electric side of the special electric winning device 32, and a general electric accessory 34a for opening and closing the general electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34. The drive unit 34b, the special drawing unit 38, and the normal drawing unit 39 are connected. Incidentally, the special figure unit 38 is provided with a first special figure display unit 38a, a second special figure display unit 38b, a first special figure hold display unit 38c, a second special figure hold display unit 38d, and a hitting direction notification unit 38e. However, all of these are connected to the output side of the MPU 82. Similarly, the normal map unit 39 is provided with a normal map display unit 39a and a normal map hold display unit 39b, all of which are connected to the output side of the MPU 82. Various driver circuits are provided on the main control board 81, and the MPU 82 executes drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits.

That is, in the open / close execution mode, the drive control of the special electric drive unit 32c is executed in the MPU 82 so that the special electric winning device 32 is opened and closed. Further, when the open state of the utility accessory 34a is won, the drive control of the drive unit 34b for the utility is executed in the MPU 82 so that the utility accessory 34a is opened and closed. Further, in each game rotation and opening / closing execution mode, the display control of the special figure unit 38 is executed in the MPU 82. Further, when the lottery result as to whether or not to open the general electric accessory 34a is clearly indicated, the display control of the general drawing unit 39 is executed in the MPU 82.

The power failure monitoring board relays the main control board 81 and the power supply / emission control board 95, and monitors the DC stable 24 volt voltage, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply / emission control board 95.

The payout control device 77 controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 76 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 71. The payout control device 77 includes a payout control board 101, and the payout control board 101 is equipped with an MPU 102. The MPU 102 includes a ROM 103 that stores a control program and fixed value data executed by the MPU 102, and a RAM 104 that is used as a work memory or the like.

In the following description, for convenience of explanation, the MPU 82, ROM 83 and RAM 84 of the main control board 81 are referred to as the main MPU 82, the main ROM 83 and the main RAM 84, and the MPU 102, ROM 103 and RAM 104 of the payout control board 101 are paid out. These are referred to as a side MPU 102, a payout side ROM 103, and a payout side RAM 104.

The payout side MPU 102 is provided with an input / output port. On the input side of the payout side MPU 102, a main control board 81, a power supply / emission control board 95, and a ball rental connection terminal board 105 provided on the back pack unit 15 are connected. Further, the payout ball detection sensor 76b of the payout device 76 is electrically connected to the input side of the payout side MPU 102, so that the number of game balls actually paid out toward the downstream side can be grasped. There is. On the other hand, the main control board 81 and the ball rental connection terminal plate 105 are connected to the output side of the payout side MPU 102. Further, the payout motor 76a of the payout device 76 is electrically connected to the output side of the payout side MPU 102, and by driving and controlling the payout motor 76a, the game ball directed to the downstream side by the payout device 76. Have them pay out.

The ball rental connection terminal plate 105 is a board for relaying the electrical connection between the payout control board 101 and the ball rental device Y. The payout side MPU 102 controls the ball lending by inputting and outputting an electric signal to and from the ball lending device Y.

The power supply / launch control board 95 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 27, and the game ball launch mechanism 27 is driven when predetermined launch conditions are met. Further, the power supply / launch control board 95 is connected to, for example, a commercial power supply (external power supply) in a game hall or the like. Then, based on the external power supplied from the commercial power source, the main control board 81, the payout control device 77, and the like are generated with the required operating power, and the generated operating power is supplied.

Specifically, regarding the configuration for supplying the operating power, the power supply / emission control board 95 is provided with a power supply unit 96 for turning on and a power supply unit 97 for turning off. The power supply unit 96 at the time of power-on is connected to a commercial power source in a game hall or the like, and generates operating power in a situation where external power is supplied from the commercial power source, and supplies the generated operating power. Has the function of The power supply unit 97 for power failure is composed of a capacitor, and the power supplied from the power supply unit 96 for power-on when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is ON (when power is supplied from an external power supply). Is charged by. Further, in a power cut state (when the power supply from the external power supply is cut off) such as when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is OFF or when a power failure occurs in the commercial power supply, the power is discharged from the power supply unit 97 for power failure. The storage holding power is supplied to the side RAM 84. Therefore, even in this situation, the information stored in the main RAM 84 is stored and retained without being erased while the storage and holding power is being supplied from the power supply unit 97 for power failure.

More specifically, the electric power from the power supply unit 96 at the time of power-on is supplied to the VCS terminal of the main MPU 82 and the VCC terminal of the payout side MPU 102. In a situation where power is being supplied from an external power source by the power supplied to the VCS terminal, various control processes are executed by the MPUs 82 and 102, and information is stored and held by the RAMs 84 and 104. Will be.

On the other hand, the power from the power supply unit 97 at the time of power failure is supplied to the VBB terminal of the main MPU 82, and is not supplied to the VBB terminal of the payout side MPU 102. The VBB terminal is a terminal that enables selective power supply to the RAMs 84 and 104 in a situation where the power supply to the VCS terminal is cut off. In this case, as described above, power is supplied from the power supply unit 97 for power failure to the VBB terminal of the main MPU 82, whereas the power is not supplied to the VBB terminal of the payout side MPU 102, so that the power is cut. The electric power from the hour power supply unit 97 is supplied to the main RAM 84, but is not supplied to the payout side RAM 104.

The VBB terminal of the payout side MPU 102 is grounded or is not connected to any electrical wiring. Further, instead of the configuration in which the power supplied to the VCS terminals in each of the MPUs 82 and 102 is supplied to both the arithmetic unit and the RAMs 84 and 104, the electric power supplied to the VCS terminals is supplied only to the arithmetic unit and is VBB. Only the power supplied to the terminals may be supplied to the RAMs 84 and 104. In this case, in order to prevent the main RAM 84 from being supplied with power for power interruption and the payout side RAM 104 not being supplied with power for power interruption as described above, the power supply unit 96 for power supply is used. Power is supplied to the VCS terminal and VBB terminal of the main MPU 82, and the power is supplied to the VCS terminal and VBB terminal of the payout side MPU 102, and further, from the power supply unit 97 for power failure. While the power is supplied to the VBB terminal of the main MPU 82, it is not supplied to the VBB terminal of the payout side MPU 102.

The capacity of the power supply unit 97 for power failure is secured to be relatively large, and the information stored in the main RAM 84 before the power is cut off is retained within a predetermined period (for example, one or two days). In this case, as described above, the power of the power supply unit 97 for power failure is supplied to the main RAM 84, but is not supplied to the payout side RAM 104, so that the payout side RAM 104 cannot perform backup. However, it is possible to reduce the capacity required for the power supply unit 97 for power failure, and it is possible to reduce the cost of the pachinko machine 10.

The power supply unit 97 for power failure is not limited to a capacitor, and may be a battery, a non-rechargeable battery, or the like. In the case of a non-rechargeable battery, it is not necessary to store electricity in the power supply unit 97 for power failure when the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is ON, but it is necessary to replace the battery periodically. Further, the power supply / emission control board 95 is provided with a power supply unit for power failure processing (not shown), which is different from the power supply unit 97 for power failure. In the power supply / emission control board 95, even after the DC stable 24 volt power supply becomes less than 22 volt, it is discharged from the power supply unit for power failure processing for a sufficient period of time to execute the power failure processing described later. , It is configured to maintain the output of 5 volts, which is the drive power source of the control system, at a normal value. As a result, the main control board 81 and the like can normally execute and complete the power failure processing.

The voice emission control device 91 includes a voice emission control board 111 on which the MPU 112 is mounted. The MPU 112 is a ROM 113 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 112, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when the control program stored in the ROM 113 is executed. A RAM 114, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like are built in. The MPU 112 drives and controls the display light emitting unit 54 and the speaker unit 55 based on the command received from the main control device 71, and transmits the command to the display control device 92. The display control device 92 analyzes various commands received from the voice emission control device 91 or performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on the various commands received, and controls the symbol display device 42.

<Electrical configuration for performing various lottery on the main MPU 82>
Next, an electrical configuration for performing various lottery on the main MPU 82 will be described with reference to FIG. 7.

The main MPU 82 uses various counter information during the game to perform a winning lottery, set the display of the first special figure display unit 38a, set the display of the second special figure display unit 38b, and set the symbol display of the symbol display device 42. , The display of the general figure display unit 39a is set, and specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the hit random number counter C1 used for the lottery for the occurrence of a hit and the jackpot type are used for determining the type. The jackpot type counter C2 to be used, the reach random number counter C3 used for the reach generation lottery when the symbol display device 42 deviates and fluctuates, the random number initial value counter CINI used to set the initial value of the hit random number counter C1, and each special figure. The variable type counter CS for determining the display duration in the display units 38a and 38b and the symbol display device 42 is used. Further, a general electric random number counter C4 used for a lottery as to whether or not the general electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34 is set to the electric service open state is used. The counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 are provided in the lottery counter area 121 of the RAM 84.

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 the counter is updated, and the counter returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short intervals. The numerical information of the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the special figure holding area 122 when a prize is generated in the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34. The special figure holding area 122 includes a first special figure holding area 125, a second special figure holding area 126, and an execution area 127 for special drawing.

The first special figure holding area 125 includes a first area 125a, a second area 125b, a third area 125c, and a fourth area 125d, and a winning random number counter C1 is provided according to the winning history of the first operating port 33. Each numerical information of the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in any of the areas 125a to 125d as the reserved information on the special figure side.

In this case, in the first area 125a to the fourth area 125d, when the winning of the first operating port 33 occurs a plurality of times in succession, the first area 125a → the second area 125b → the third area 125c → the first Each numerical information is stored in chronological order in the order of 4 areas 125d. By providing the four areas 125a to 125d in this way, up to four winning histories of the game balls in the first operating port 33 can be reserved and stored.

The number of items that can be stored in the first special figure holding area 125 is not limited to four, and may be any other number such as two, three, or five or more. , May be singular.

The second special figure holding area 126 includes the first area 126a, the second area 126b, the third area 126c, and the fourth area 126d, and the hit random number counter C1 is provided according to the winning history of the second operating port 34. Each numerical information of the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in any of the areas 126a to 126d as the reserved information on the special figure side.

In this case, in the first area 126a to the fourth area 126d, when the winning of the second operating port 34 occurs a plurality of times in succession, the first area 126a → the second area 126b → the third area 126c → the third area 126c. Each numerical information is stored in chronological order in the order of the four areas 126d. By providing the four areas 126a to 126d in this way, up to four winning histories of the game balls in the second operating port 34 can be reserved and stored.

The number of items that can be stored in the second special figure holding area 126 is not limited to four, and may be any other number such as two, three, or five or more. , May be singular.

In the execution area 127 for the special figure, when the variable display is started on any of the special figure display units 38a and 38b, the hold information for the target for performing the hit / fail judgment and the distribution judgment for the special figure is stored. It is an area. Specifically, when the variable display of the first special figure display unit 38a is started, the hold information stored in the first area 125a of the first special figure hold area 125 moves to the execution area 127 for the special figure. Will be done. On the other hand, when the variable display of the second special figure display unit 38b is started, the hold information stored in the first area 126a of the second special figure hold area 126 is moved to the execution area 127 for the special figure.

The information corresponding to the normal electric random number counter C4 is stored in the normal figure holding area 123 when a prize is won in the through gate 35. The normal figure holding area 123 includes a first area 128a, a second area 128b, a third area 128c, and a fourth area 128d, and numerical information of the normal number counter C4 according to the winning history to the through gate 35. Is stored in any of the areas 128a to 128d as the reserved information on the normal drawing side.

In this case, in the first area 128a to the fourth area 128d, when the through gate 35 is awarded a plurality of times in succession, the first area 128a → the second area 128b → the third area 128c → the fourth area. Numerical information is stored in chronological order in the order of 128d. By providing the four areas 128a to 128d in this way, up to four winning histories of the game balls to the through gate 35 can be reserved and stored.

The number of items that can be stored in the holding area 123 is not limited to four, and may be any other number, such as two, three, or five or more. It may be.

Further, the execution area 129 for the ordinary map is provided in the ordinary map holding area 128. The execution area 129 for the normal map is an area in which the hold information for which the hit / fail determination for support is to be determined is stored when the variable display is started on the normal map display unit 39a. Specifically, when the variable display of the normal map display unit 39a is started, the hold information stored in the first area 128a of the normal map reservation area 123 is moved to the execution area 129 for the normal map.

Each of the above counters will be described in detail.

First, the Fuden random number counter C4 will be described. The normal electric random number counter C4 has a configuration in which, for example, 1 is added in order within the range of 0 to 250, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. The normal electric random number counter C4 is periodically updated, and is stored in the normal figure holding area 123 of the main RAM 84 at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 35. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the general electric accessory 34a to the open state according to the value of the stored general electric random number counter C4.

In the pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of support modes are set so that the modes of support by the general electric accessory 34a are different from each other. In detail, in the support mode, when the game ball is continuously launched in the same manner with respect to the game area, the general electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34 is per unit time. A high frequency support mode and a low frequency support mode are set so that the frequency of being in the open state is relatively high or low.

In the high frequency support mode and the low frequency support mode, the probability of winning the normal power open state in the normal power open lottery using the normal power random number counter C4 is the same (for example, both are 4/5), but it is high. In the frequency support mode, the number of times the normal electric accessory 34a is opened when the general electric power open state is won is set more than in the low frequency support mode, and one open time is set longer. There is. In this case, in the high-frequency support mode, when the general electric power open state is won and the general electric accessory 34a is opened multiple times, from the end of one open state to the start of the next open state. The closing time is set shorter than the one-time opening time. Furthermore, in the high-frequency support mode, the minimum secured time is secured for the next general-purpose open lottery after one general-purpose open lottery is performed (that is, the general-purpose figure), as compared with the low-frequency support mode. The duration of one display on the display unit 39a) is set short.

As described above, in the high frequency support mode, the probability that a prize is generated in the second operating port 34 is higher than in the low frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, the probability of winning the first operating port 33 is higher than that of the second operating port 34, but in the high frequency support mode, the second operation is higher than the first operating port 33. The probability that a prize will be given to the mouth 34 increases.

The configuration for increasing the frequency with which the high-frequency support mode is opened to the public power per unit time is not limited to the above, for example, in the general power open lottery. It may be configured to increase the probability of winning the open state. In addition, the reserved time secured for the next public electricity opening lottery after one public electricity opening lottery is performed (for example, it is executed on the general drawing display unit 39a based on the winning of the through gate 35). In a configuration in which multiple types of variable display times are prepared, the high frequency support mode is set so that a shorter reservation time is more easily selected or the average reservation time is shorter than the low frequency support mode. May be good. Furthermore, the number of times of opening is increased, the opening time is lengthened, and the securing time secured when one public power opening lottery is held and then the next public power opening lottery is held is shortened. The advantage of the high frequency support mode over the low frequency support mode may be enhanced by applying any one of the conditions or any combination of the conditions of shortening the average time and increasing the winning probability.

When the public power open state is won in the public power open lottery using the normal power random number counter C4, the normal power open state is set. The open state of the general electric power is terminated when the public electric accessory 34a is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, or when a predetermined maximum number of game balls win a prize in the second operating port 34. To do. Specifically, the upper limit is 10 in both the low frequency support mode and the high frequency support mode. On the other hand, the number of times of opening and closing of the utility object 34a is one in the low frequency support mode, whereas it is more than one in the high frequency support mode, which is more specific than in the low frequency support mode. It is 3 times. Further, the one-time opening duration of the general electric accessory 34a is 1 sec in the low frequency support mode, whereas it is 2 sec in the high frequency support mode. In addition, the one-time opening duration of the general electric accessory 34a in this high-frequency support mode is longer than the one-time opening duration of the special electric winning device 32 in the small hit result of the second special figure described later. ing.

Next, the hit random number counter C1 will be described. The hit random number counter C1 has a configuration in which, for example, 1 is added in order within the range of 0 to 599, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. In particular, when the hit 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 hit random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the hit random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The winning random number counter C1 is periodically updated, and when the game ball wins the first operating port 33, it is stored in the first special figure holding area 125 of the special figure holding area 122, and the game ball is stored in the second operating port 34. It is stored in the second special figure holding area 126 of the special figure holding area 122 at the timing of winning a prize. Then, the winning / failing determination is performed using the value of the stored hit random number counter C1.

The value of the random number that is won in the winning / failing determination is stored in the main ROM 83 as a winning / failing table. The contents of the pass / fail table will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 (a) to 8 (d).

As shown in FIGS. 8A to 8D, a big hit result, a small hit result, and a missed result are set as the hit / miss result in the hit / miss table. The jackpot result is a winning / failing result that can trigger a transition to an opening / closing execution mode in which the special electric winning device 32 is controlled to open / close, and can also trigger a transition to at least one of the winning / failing lottery mode and the support mode. The small hit result is a winning / failing result that does not trigger a transition to the opening / closing execution mode in which the special electric winning device 32 is controlled to open / close, but does not trigger a transition to both the winning / failing lottery mode and the support mode. The deviation result is a success / failure result that does not trigger a transition to the open / close execution mode, and also does not trigger a transition to the win / fail lottery mode and the support mode.

As the pass / fail table, as shown in FIGS. 8 (a) to 8 (d), there is a pass / fail table for the first special figure used in determining the pass / fail of the reserved information acquired based on the winning of the first operating port 33. , A pass / fail table for the second special figure used for determining the pass / fail of the hold information acquired based on the winning of the second operating port 34 is set. Further, the pass / fail table for the first special figure has a low accuracy table and a high accuracy table, and similarly, the pass / fail table for the second special figure also has a low accuracy table and a high accuracy table. There is a pass / fail table. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, different winning / failing tables are referred to for the hold information acquired based on the winning of the first operating port 33 and the holding information acquired based on the winning of the second operating port 34. In any case, there are a low-probability mode and a high-probability mode as the lottery modes in the winning / losing lottery.

Explaining each hit / fail table in detail, as shown in FIG. 8A, the low probability / hit / fail table for the first special figure has two random numbers (for example, “5” and “305”) that result in a big hit. ”), And the value of the random number that results in a small hit is three (for example,“ 55 ”,“ 355 ”,“ 555 ”). Other than that, it is a random number value that results in a deviation.

As shown in FIG. 8B, the number of random numbers resulting in the jackpot is set to be larger in the high probability / failure table for the first special figure than in the case of the low probability / failure table for the first special figure. There are 20 pieces (for example, "5", "34", "65", "130", "163", "192", "220", "245", "276", "305". , "334", "365", "392", "420", "470", "495", "520", "558", "575", "599"). In this case, the value group of the winning random number counter C1 that wins the jackpot in the low probability mode is included in the value group of the winning random number counter C1 that wins the jackpot in the high probability mode. On the other hand, the value of the random number that is the result of the small hit is the same as in the case of the low probability / rejection table for the first special figure.

As shown in FIG. 8C, the value of the random number resulting in the jackpot is the same as in the case of the low probability / failure table for the first special figure. On the other hand, the number of random numbers that result in small hits is set to be larger than that in the case of the low accuracy / non-performing table for the first special figure, and is specifically 40 (for example, "3" and "8"). , "31", "37", "55", "68", "127", "133", "160", "166", "189", "195", "217", "223", " 242 "," 248 "," 273 "," 279 "," 302 "," 308 "," 331 "," 337 "," 355 "," 368 "," 389 "," 395 "," 417 " , "423", "467", "473", "492", "498", "517", "523", "555", "561", "572", "578", "596" "598" ").

As shown in FIG. 8D, the value of the random number resulting in the jackpot is the same as in the case of the high accuracy table for the first special figure in the high accuracy table for the second special figure. Therefore, the number of random numbers that result in the jackpot is larger than that in the case of the low probability / rejection table for the second special figure. On the other hand, the value of the random number that is the result of the small hit is the same as in the case of the low probability / rejection table for the second special figure.

If the probability of a jackpot result is higher in the high probability mode than in the low probability mode, the number and values of the random numbers to be won are arbitrary, and in the situation of the low probability mode, the jackpot result is obtained. The value group of the winning random number counter C1 may or may not be included in the value group of the winning random number counter C1 which is a big hit in the high probability mode. ..

Next, the jackpot type counter C2 will be described. The jackpot type counter C2 is configured to add 1 in order within the range of 0 to 29, reach the maximum value, and then return to 0. The jackpot type counter C2 is periodically updated, and when the game ball wins the first operating port 33, it is stored in the first special figure holding area 125 of the special figure holding area 122, and the game ball is stored in the second operating port 34. It is stored in the second special figure holding area 126 of the special figure holding area 122 at the timing of winning a prize. Then, the distribution determination is performed using the value of the stored jackpot type counter C2.

Here, a plurality of types of jackpot results are set in the pachinko machine 10, and each of these jackpot results includes (1) the contents of the opening / closing execution mode, (2) the contents of the winning / failing lottery mode after the opening / closing execution mode ends, and ( 3) At least one of the three contents of the support mode after the opening / closing execution mode ends is different.

The open / close execution mode executed when a big hit is won is a round number regulation mode executed up to a predetermined number of round games. A round game is a game that continues until either a predetermined opening duration elapses or a predetermined upper limit number of game balls wins in the large winning opening 32a. That is. In addition, the number of round games executed in the round number specified mode is the same as the fixed number of rounds regardless of the type of jackpot result that triggered the transition. Specifically, the maximum number of round games is set to 15 rounds regardless of which jackpot result is obtained.

In the round number regulation mode, the high frequency winning mode and the low frequency winning mode are set so that the frequency of winning the special electric winning device 32 from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode is relatively high or low. And are set. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of one-time opening mode of the special electric winning device 32 are set with different opening durations from the opening of the large winning opening 32a to the closing. There is. In detail, a long-time mode in which the opening duration is set to 29 sec, which is a long time, and a short-time mode in which the opening duration is set to 0.05 sec, which is shorter than the long time, are set. ing. In the pachinko machine 10, when the launch operation device 28 is operated by the player, the game ball launch mechanism 27 is drive-controlled so that one game ball is launched toward the game area PA every 0.6 sec. Will be done. In addition, the maximum number of end conditions for round games is set to 10. Then, in the long-time mode of the above-mentioned opening modes, the opening duration is set to be longer than the product of the firing cycle of the game balls and the upper limit number of one round game. On the other hand, in the short-time mode, the opening duration is set to be shorter than the product of the firing cycle of the game ball and the upper limit number of one round game, and more specifically, the opening duration is shorter than the firing cycle of the game ball. ing. Therefore, when the special electric winning device 32 is opened once in a long-time mode, it is expected that the maximum number of prizes in one round game will be won in the large winning opening 32a, which is a short time. When the special electric winning device 32 is opened once in the embodiment, it is expected that no winning will occur in the large winning opening 32a.

In the high-frequency winning mode, the large winning opening 32a is opened once in each round game in a long-time mode. That is, the large winning opening 32a is opened 15 times according to the long-time mode. On the other hand, in the low-frequency winning mode, the large winning opening 32a is opened once in each round game in a short-time mode. That is, the large winning opening 32a is opened 15 times in a short time mode.

In addition, the number of times the large winning opening 32a is opened and closed in the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, the number of round games, the opening duration for one opening, and the upper limit number in one round game are those in the high-frequency winning mode. Is not limited to the above values and is arbitrary as long as the frequency of winning the special electric winning device 32 from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode is higher than that of the low frequency winning mode. Is.

By the way, in the opening / closing execution mode executed when a small hit is won, the round game is not set, the number of times the special electric winning device 32 is opened / closed is the upper limit, and the maximum number of games is set in advance. It is an open / close number regulation mode that is terminated based on the condition that either one of the conditions that the ball wins the large winning opening 32a is satisfied. In the open / close number specified mode, the opening of the large winning opening 32a due to the opening duration shorter than that of the short time mode or the long time mode is 15 times or more, which is the same number of times as the opening / closing number of the large winning opening 32a in the round number specified mode. Also less than twice. In this case, the upper limit of the end condition of the open / close number specified mode is set to 10, and the total opening duration of the open / close number specified mode is the maximum number of the game ball firing cycle and the open / closed number specified mode. It is set to a time shorter than the product. Therefore, in the open / close number specified mode, the round game is not executed, and whether or not the maximum number is determined is determined by the total number of winnings in the open / closed number specified mode. The probability that the opening and closing of will be executed increases.

The distribution destination of the type of the jackpot result with respect to the jackpot type counter C2 is stored in the main ROM 83 as a distribution table. The contents of the distribution table will be described with reference to FIGS. 9A and 9B.

As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the types of jackpot results in the distribution table include low-accuracy jackpot results, unspecified high-accuracy jackpot results, explicit high-accuracy jackpot results, and the most advantageous jackpot. The result and is set.

The low-probability 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 / losing lottery mode before the opening / closing execution mode shifts becomes the low-probability mode. This low-probability mode will at least continue until the next jackpot result and the resulting open / close execution mode. Further, after the end of the open / close execution mode, the high-frequency support mode is obtained regardless of the support mode before the shift to the open / close execution mode. This high-frequency support mode shifts to the low-frequency support mode when the number of games has reached the end reference number (specifically, 100 times) set as 1 or more after the transition, and the high-frequency support mode The low-frequency support mode that transitions after the end of is the next big hit result, and at least continues until it shifts to the open / close execution mode.

The unspecified high-probability jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the open / close execution mode becomes the low-frequency winning mode, and after the open / close execution mode ends, the win / fail lottery mode before the shift to the open / close execution mode becomes the high probability mode. is there. This high-probability mode will at least continue until the next jackpot result and the resulting open / close execution mode. In addition, the support mode will be the high frequency support mode if the mode before the transition to the open / close execution mode is the high frequency support mode, while it will be the low frequency support mode if the mode before the transition to the open / close execution mode is the low frequency support mode. The result. This support mode will at least continue until the next big hit result and the resulting open / close execution mode.

As for the explicit high-probability jackpot result, the open / close execution mode becomes the low-frequency winning mode, and after the open / close execution mode ends, the open / close execution mode becomes the high-probability mode regardless of the winning / failing lottery mode before the transition to the open / close execution mode. It is a big hit result that becomes a high frequency support mode regardless of the support mode before the mode transition. These high-probability modes and high-frequency support modes will result in a big hit next, and will continue at least until the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode.

The most advantageous jackpot result is that the open / close execution mode becomes the high-frequency winning mode, and after the open / close execution mode ends, the open / close execution mode becomes the high-probability mode regardless of the winning / failing lottery mode before the opening / closing execution mode shifts. It is a big hit result that becomes a high frequency support mode regardless of the support mode before migration. These high-probability modes and high-frequency support modes will result in a big hit next, and will continue at least until the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode.

As the distribution table, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the distribution for the first special figure used in the distribution determination of the reserved information acquired based on the winning of the first operating port 33. A minute table and a distribution table for the second special figure used for determining the distribution of the reserved information acquired based on the winning of the second operating port 34 are set.

Explaining each distribution table in detail, as shown in FIG. 9A, the distribution table for the first special figure has low probability jackpot results and non-probability jackpot results as the types of jackpot results to be sorted. The explicit high-accuracy jackpot result, the explicit high-accuracy jackpot result, and the most advantageous jackpot result are all set. In the distribution table for the first special figure, among the jackpot type counters C2 of "0 to 29", "0 to 9" corresponds to the low probability jackpot result, and "10 to 14" is the unspecified high. Corresponding to the probability jackpot result, "15 to 19" corresponds to the explicit high accuracy jackpot result, and "20 to 29" corresponds to the most advantageous jackpot result. In the case of the distribution table for the first special figure, the probability of a low probability jackpot result is 1/3 when the jackpot is won, and the unspecified high accuracy jackpot result, the explicit high accuracy jackpot result and the most advantageous. The probability of a high-accuracy jackpot result such as a jackpot result is 2/3. In addition, the probability of becoming a high-frequency winning mode in the open / close execution mode is 2/3, and the probability of becoming a low-frequency winning mode is 1/3.

Here, the details will be described later, but when a small hit result is obtained based on the winning of the first operating port 33, the mode of the opening / closing execution mode triggered by that is the 15 large winning holes 32a in the short time mode. Is opened and closed. On the other hand, in the unspecified high-accuracy jackpot result, the mode shifts to the round number regulation mode in which the round game is performed with the maximum number of times being 15, and in each round game, the big winning opening 32a is opened and closed once in a short time mode. That is, when either the unspecified high-accuracy big hit result or the small hit result is obtained, the operation mode of the special electric winning device 32 in the open / close execution mode is apparently the same. Further, in the game times when these game results are obtained, although the stop results different from each other are displayed on the first special figure display unit 38a, the display area is set larger than that of the first special figure display unit 38a. In the symbol display device 42, the stop result is displayed in an indistinguishable manner. Specifically, in any of the above game results, the symbol display device 42 stops and displays a common symbol combination (for example, "3.4.1") on any of the effective lines. In addition, when an unspecified high-probability jackpot result is obtained in the low-frequency support mode, opening / closing execution is performed when a small hit result is obtained based on a prize in the first operating port 33 during the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the result. The effect is executed in a manner indistinguishable from the mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode is completed, the effect indicating that the mode is in the high probability mode is not executed in the symbol display device 42 or the like, and the first operating port 33 is reached. The effect is executed in the same manner as after the open / close execution mode when a small hit result is obtained based on the winning of.

With the above configuration, for example, in the situation of the low probability mode and the low frequency support mode, when the open / close execution mode that becomes the low frequency winning mode or the open / close execution mode that becomes the open / close number specified mode occurs, the player , The game will be played while expecting that the mode will shift to the high probability mode after the opening / closing execution mode is completed, and the interest of the game will be improved.

On the other hand, in the distribution table for the second special figure, as shown in FIG. 9B, only the low probability jackpot result and the most advantageous jackpot result are set as the types of jackpot results to be sorted. The implicit high-accuracy jackpot result and the explicit high-accuracy jackpot result are not set. In the distribution table for the second special figure, among the jackpot type counters C2 of "0 to 29", "0 to 9" corresponds to the low probability jackpot result, and "10 to 29" is the most advantageous jackpot. Corresponds to the result. In the case of the distribution table for the second special figure, when the jackpot is won, the probability of the low probability jackpot result is 1/3, and the probability of the most advantageous jackpot result is 2/3. In addition, the open / close execution mode is always a high-frequency winning mode.

That is, the distribution table for the first special figure and the distribution table for the second special figure have the same probability of becoming the high probability mode after the open / close execution mode when the jackpot is won. On the other hand, the probability of becoming the high-frequency winning mode in the open / close execution mode is higher in the distribution table for the second special figure than in the distribution table for the first special figure. More specifically, the distribution table for the first special figure can be in the low frequency winning mode, whereas the distribution table for the second special drawing cannot be in the low frequency winning mode. Therefore, as a type of jackpot result that can be selected when a jackpot is won, a prize is generated in the second operating port 34 as compared with the case where a prize is generated in the first operating port 33 and an internal lottery is performed. It is more advantageous for the player when the internal lottery is held.

Next, the reach random number counter C3 will be described. The reach random number counter C3 has a configuration in which, for example, 1 is added in order within the range of 0 to 238, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. Here, in the pachinko machine 10, an expected effect is set as a kind of display effect in the symbol display device 42. The expected effect is a symbol display device 42 that includes a symbol display device 42 capable of displaying variable symbols, and in a game machine in which a final stop result is given as a result of a game that results in a predetermined jackpot. This is a display state for making the player think that it is a variable display state in which the stop result is derived and displayed after the start of the variable display of the symbol in the above. Specifically, regarding the grant correspondence result, the combination of symbols with the same number on any of the effective lines is stopped and displayed.

Two types of expected effects are set: a reach display and a notice display for expecting the occurrence of the reach display and the occurrence of the grant response result in the stage before the reach display occurs.

In the reach display, a combination of reach symbols is displayed by stopping and displaying a part of the symbol rows among the plurality of symbol rows displayed on the display surface 42a of the symbol display device 42, and the remaining symbols are displayed in that state. A display state in which the symbol is displayed in a variable manner in the symbol row is included. In addition, in the state where the combination of reach symbols is displayed as described above, the remaining symbol rows are displayed in a variable manner, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen to produce a reach effect. , The combination of the reach symbols is reduced or hidden, and then a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on substantially the entire display surface 42a to perform a reach effect.

In the notice display, after the variable display of the symbol is started on the display surface 42a of the symbol display device 42, the symbol is variablely displayed in all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, or in some symbol rows. In the situation where the symbols are displayed in a variable manner in a plurality of symbol rows, a mode in which the character is displayed separately from the symbols on the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is included. In addition, the background screen has a predetermined mode different from the previous mode, and the symbols on the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 have a predetermined mode different from the previous mode. Such a notice display may occur in both the game times when the reach display is performed and when the reach display is not performed, but the case where the reach display is performed is higher than the case where the reach display is not performed. It is set to occur with probability.

The reach display is executed regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3 in the game times when the combination of the same symbols is finally stopped and displayed. Further, in the big hit result in which the combination of the same symbols is not stopped and displayed, or in the game times corresponding to the small hit result, the game is not executed regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. Further, in the game times corresponding to the deviation result, the reach random number counter C3 acquired at a predetermined timing by referring to the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the main ROM 83 corresponds to the occurrence of the reach display. Executed if there is.

On the other hand, the determination as to whether or not to display the notice is not performed by the main MPU 82, but by the MPU 112 of the voice emission control device 91. In this case, in the MPU 112 of the voice emission control device 91, the game times corresponding to either the big hit result or the small hit result are more likely to generate the notice display than the game times corresponding to the missed result, and appear. The lottery process for displaying the notice is executed so as to satisfy at least one of the conditions that the notice display having a low rate is likely to occur. By the way, this lottery result is reflected when the effect for the game round is executed on the symbol display device 42.

Next, the variable type counter CS will be described. The variation type counter CS has a configuration in which, for example, 1 is added in order within the range of 0 to 198, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. The variation type counter CS is used in the main MPU 82 to determine the display duration on the first special symbol display unit 38a or the second special symbol display unit 38b and the display duration of the symbol on the symbol display device 42. Specifically, the value of the fluctuation type counter CS is used when determining the fluctuation pattern at the start of the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display unit 38a or the second special symbol display unit 38b and at the start of the fluctuation of the symbol by the symbol display device 42. To be acquired.

<About various processes executed by the main MPU 82>
Next, each process executed for advancing the game on the main MPU 82 will be described. The processing of the main MPU 82 is roughly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on and a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 4 msec).

<Main processing>
First, the main process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S101, the power-on wait process is executed. In the power-on wait process, for example, the process waits without proceeding to the next process until 1 sec elapses after the main process is started. In the following step S102, access to the main RAM 84 is permitted, and in step S103, the internal function register of the main MPU 82 is set.

After that, in step S104, it is determined whether or not the RAM erasing switch provided in the power supply / firing control device 78 is manually operated, and in the following step S105, "1" is set in the power failure flag of the main RAM 84. Judge whether or not. Further, in step S106, a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum is executed, and in the following step S107, whether or not the checksum matches the checksum saved when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the stored data is determined. judge.

In the pachinko machine 10, when the RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, for example, when the game hall is open for business, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch is pressed, the process proceeds to step S108. Further, when the power cutoff occurrence information is not set or when an abnormality of the data stored and held by the checksum is confirmed, the process proceeds to step S108 in the same manner. In step S108, the main RAM 84 is cleared as the initialization of the main RAM 84. After that, the process proceeds to step S109.

On the other hand, when the RAM erase switch is not pressed, step S109 is performed without executing the process of step S108, provided that the power failure flag is set to "1" and the checksum is normal. Proceed to. In step S109, the power-on setting process is executed. In the power-on setting process, a predetermined area of the main RAM 84 such as initialization of the power failure flag is set as an initial value, and a command corresponding to the current gaming state is issued to the voice emission control device 91 in order to recognize the current gaming state. Send to. In addition, a payout initialization command indicating that the RAM of the payout control device 77 should be initialized is transmitted to the payout control device 77. In addition to these processes, a process for setting a prize ball is also executed, and the details of the process will be described later.

After that, the process proceeds to the residual processing of steps S110 to S113. That is, although the MPU 82 has a configuration in which timer interrupt processing is periodically executed, a remaining time is generated between one timer interrupt processing and the next timer interrupt processing. This residual time varies depending on the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process, but the residual process of steps S110 to S113 is repeatedly executed by utilizing the irregular time. In this respect, it can be said that the residual processing in steps S110 to S113 is an irregular processing that is executed irregularly.

In the residual processing, first, in step S110, interrupt prohibition is set in order to prohibit the occurrence of timer interrupt processing. In the following step S111, the random number initial value update process for updating the random number initial value counter CINI is executed, and in step S112, the variation counter update process for updating the variation type counter CS is executed. In these update processes, the current numerical information is read from the corresponding counter of the main RAM 84, a process of adding 1 to the read numerical information is executed, and then a process of overwriting the read source counter is executed. In this case, when the counter value reaches the maximum value, it is cleared to "0" respectively. After that, in step S113, the interrupt enable setting for switching from the state in which the occurrence of the timer interrupt process is prohibited to the state in which the timer interrupt process is permitted is set. After executing the process of step S113, the process returns to step S110, and the process of steps S110 to S113 is repeated.

<Timer interrupt processing>
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

Here, a hardware configuration for periodically executing timer interrupt processing on the main MPU 82 will be described. The main control board 81 is provided with a clock circuit as a pulse signal output means for outputting a pulse signal at a predetermined cycle, and is further divided so as to exist in the middle of the signal path between the clock circuit and the main MPU 82. A peripheral circuit is provided.

The frequency dividing circuit functions as a frequency changing means for changing the cycle of the pulse signal from the clock circuit, and is configured to output a pulse signal for specifying the start timing of the timer interrupt processing by the main MPU 82. .. That is, the pulse signal is supplied from the frequency dividing circuit to the main MPU 82 at intervals of 4 msec, which is a specific period. The main MPU 82 executes a process for confirming the occurrence of a specific signal form such as a rising edge or a falling edge of the pulse signal, and activates a timer interrupt process on the condition that the occurrence of a specific signal form is confirmed as at least one condition. And execute.

In this case, if the occurrence of the above specific signal form is confirmed in a situation where the activation of timer interrupt processing is prohibited, the timer changes from the state in which the interrupt is prohibited to the state in which the interrupt is permitted. Interrupt processing is started. That is, depending on the processing execution status of the main MPU 82, the next timer interrupt processing may be started after 4.1 msec has elapsed from the start of the previous timer interrupt processing, and when such an event occurs, the next timer interrupt processing may be started. The next timer interrupt process will be started after 3.9 msec has elapsed from the start of the immediately preceding timer interrupt process.

However, since the output of the pulse signal from the frequency divider circuit is performed in a specific cycle such as 4 msec regardless of the progress of the process in the main MPU 82, the timer interrupt process is basically started in the specific cycle. Furthermore, the processing configuration of the main MPU 82 is next to the predetermined timing even if the timer interrupt processing at the predetermined timing is started after a period exceeding a specific cycle has elapsed since the previous timer interrupt processing was started. The timer interrupt processing at the timing of is absorbed by the amount exceeding the specific cycle, and the timer interrupt processing at the next timing is set to be started at the timing when the input of the pulse signal is confirmed.

By the way, in the timer interrupt process, first, the power failure information storage process is executed in step S201. In the power failure information storage process, it is monitored whether or not a power failure signal corresponding to the occurrence of a power failure is received from the power failure monitoring board, and if the occurrence of a power failure is identified, the power failure processing is executed.

In the following step S202, the lottery random number update process is executed. In the lottery random number update process, the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the general electric random number counter C4 are updated. Specifically, after executing a process of sequentially reading the current numerical information from the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the general electric random number counter C4, and adding 1 to each of the read numerical information. Executes the process of overwriting the read source counter. In this case, when the counter value reaches the maximum value, it is cleared to "0" respectively.

After that, in step S203, the random number initial value update process is executed in the same manner as in step S111, and in step S204, the fluctuation counter update process is executed in the same manner as in step S112. In the following step S205, the game stop determination process is executed. In the game stop determination process, it is monitored whether or not the progress of the game should be stopped, and if the situation should stop the progress of the game, the execution of the process for advancing the game is stopped.

After that, in step S206, it is determined whether or not the progress of the game is stopped, and the processes after step S207 are executed on condition that the progress of the game is not stopped.

In step S207, the port output process is executed. In the port output process, when the output information is set in the previous timer interrupt process, the process for outputting the output corresponding to the output information to the various drive units 32c and 34b is executed. For example, when the information to switch the large winning opening 32a to the open state is set, the output of the drive signal to the drive unit 32c for special electric power is started, and when the information to switch to the closed state is set. Stops the output of the drive signal.

Further, when the information for switching the utility accessory 34a of the second operating port 34 to the open state is set, the output of the drive signal to the drive unit 34b for the utility should be started and the state should be switched to the closed state. If the information is set, the output of the drive signal is stopped.

In the following step S208, the reading process is executed. In the reading process, signals other than the power failure signal and the winning signal are read, and the read information is stored for use in future processing.

In the following step S209, the winning detection process is executed. In the winning detection process, the signals received from the winning detection sensors 32e, 33a, 34c, 35a are read, and the general winning opening 31, the large winning opening 32a, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, and the through are read. A process for specifying whether or not a ball has entered the gate 35 is executed.

In the following step S210, a timer update process for collectively updating the numerical information of a plurality of types of timer counters provided in the main RAM 84 is executed. In this case, the timer counters whose stored numerical information is subtracted and updated are aggregated and handled, but both the subtraction type timer counter update and the addition type timer counter update are aggregated. It may be configured.

In the following step S211, a fraud detection process for monitoring whether or not a predetermined event set as a monitoring target for fraud has occurred is executed. In the fraud detection process, the occurrence of a plurality of types of events is monitored, and by confirming that a predetermined event has occurred, the game stop setting is made in the above step S205 in the next timer interrupt process. Affirmative determination is made in step S206.

In the following step S212, a launch control process for controlling the launch of the game ball is executed. In a situation where the firing operation is continued for the firing operation device 28, one game ball is launched every 0.6 sec, which is a predetermined firing cycle, as described above.

In the following step S213, as the input state monitoring process, based on the information read in the reading process of step S208, the disconnection confirmation of each of the winning detection sensors 32e, 33a, 34c, 35a, the game machine main body 12 and the front door frame 14 Confirm the opening of.

In the following step S214, the special figure special electric control process for performing the execution control of the game times and the execution control of the open / close execution mode is executed, and in step S215, the support lottery for the general electric accessory 34a and the general electric accessory 34a are executed. Executes the lottery control process to control the opening and closing of.

In the following step S216, based on the processing results of the immediately preceding steps S214 and S215, the output information for reflecting the increase / decrease number of the reserved information related to the first special figure display unit 38a in the first special figure reservation display unit 38c The setting, the setting of the output information for reflecting the increase / decrease number of the hold information related to the second special figure display unit 38b on the second special figure hold display unit 38d, and the increase / decrease number of the hold information related to the general figure display unit 39a are used. Figure Set output information to be reflected in the hold display unit 39b. Further, in step S216, output information for updating the display contents of the first special figure display unit 38a and the second special figure display unit 38b is set based on the processing results of the immediately preceding steps S214 and S215. , Set the output information for updating the display contents of the general map display unit 39a.

In the following step S217, the contents of the command and the signal received from the payout control device 77 are confirmed, and the payout state reception process for performing the process corresponding to the check result is executed. Further, in step S218, a payout output process for setting the prize ball command as an output target is executed. In the following step S219, an external information setting process for controlling the start and end of the output of the external signal according to the processing results of the various processes executed in the timer interrupt process this time is executed.

When an affirmative determination is made in step S206, or after the processes of steps S207 to S219 are executed, the timer interrupt process ends.

Hereinafter, the winning detection process executed in step S209 of the timer interrupt process, the special figure special electric control process executed in step S214, the normal figure general electric control process executed in step S215, and the normal figure general electric control process executed in step S218 are executed. The payout output process to be performed will be described.

<Fuzu Fuden control processing>
First, the Fuzu Fuden control process executed in step S215 will be described.

In the Fuzu Fuden control process, when a prize has been won in the through gate 35, a process for acquiring the hold information on the Fuzu side is executed, and the hold information on the Fuzu side is stored. In addition, a lottery for opening the public train is performed for the reserved information, and a process for producing a production for the public map is executed with the lottery for opening the public train as an opportunity. Further, based on the result of the public electric opening lottery, a process of opening and closing the general electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34 is executed.

Specifically, in the Fuzu Fuden control process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 12, first, in step S301, the Fuzu side hold information acquisition process is executed. In the acquisition process, on condition that "1" is set in the through flag of the main RAM 84, the numerical information of the normal number counter C4 (that is, the hold information on the normal figure side) is set in the normal figure hold area 123. Execute the process to store. However, the acquisition of the hold information on the general map side is performed within the range of the upper limit of the hold. By the way, the through flag is set when the winning of the through gate 35 is specified in the winning detection process of step S209 of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 11), and the holding information on the normal drawing side is acquired for that. Will be cleared if

In the following step S302, the information of the general-purpose electric counter provided in the main RAM 84 is read out. In the following step S303, the Fuzu Fuden address table is read from the main ROM 83. Then, in step S304, the start address corresponding to the information of the Fuzu Fuden counter is acquired from the Fuzu Fuden address table.

Here, the processing contents of steps S302 to S304 will be described.

As already described, the Fuzu Fuden control process includes a process for controlling the effect for the Fuzu and a process for controlling the opening and closing of the Fuden accessory 34a. In this case, as the processing for controlling the effect for the normal map, the normal map fluctuation start process, the normal map change process, and the normal map finalization process are set. Further, as a process for controlling the opening / closing of the utility object 34a, a process during the opening of the computer and a process during the closure of the computer are set.

In such a processing configuration, the Fuzu Fuden counter is a counter for the main MPU 82 to grasp which of the above-mentioned plurality of types of processing should be executed, and is stored in the Fuzu Fuden address table. Is set to the start address in the program for executing the above-mentioned plurality of types of processing in correspondence with the numerical information of the Fuzu Fuden counter.

Numerical information from "0" to "4" can be set for the Fuzu Fuden counter, and the Fuzu Fuden address table starts with a one-to-one correspondence with each numerical information of the Fuzu Fuden counter. Address information ("NSA0" to "NSA4") is set. In this case, the start address NSA0 is the start address of the program for executing the normal map variation start process, and the start address NSA1 is the start address of the program for executing the normal map variation start process, and the start address NSA2. Is the start address of the program for executing the process during confirmation of the normal figure, the start address NSA3 is the start address of the program for executing the process during the opening of the normal power, and the start address NSA4 is the closed state of the normal power. The start address of the program to execute the process.

The Fuzu Fuden counter will be used in the next processing round when the condition for updating the numerical information is satisfied when the processing corresponding to the currently stored numerical information is completed. 1 addition, 1 subtraction, or "0" is cleared corresponding to the process executed in the electric control process. Therefore, in the Fuzu Fuden control process at each processing time, it is sufficient to execute the process according to the numerical information set in the Fuzu Fuden counter.

Below, using the Fuzu Fuden counter and Fuzu Fuden address table, the Fuzu fluctuation start processing, the Fuzu fluctuation processing, the Fuzu confirmation processing, the Fuden opening processing, and the Fuden closing processing are performed. The processing configuration for execution will be described.

After executing the process of step S304, in step S305, the process jumps to the process indicated by the start address acquired in step S304. Specifically, when the acquired start address is NSA0, it jumps to the normal map fluctuation start process in step S306, and when the acquired start address is NSA1, it jumps to the normal map change process in step S307. If the acquired start address is NSA2, it jumps to the process during confirmation of the normal figure in step S308, and if the acquired start address is NSA3, it jumps to the process during opening of the normal power in step S309 and the acquired start. If the address is NSA4, the process jumps to the process of closing the normal electric power in step S310. Then, after executing any of the processes of steps S306 to S310, the present power control process is terminated. Hereinafter, the processes of steps S306 to S310 will be described individually.

<Public map fluctuation start processing>
In the normal map fluctuation start process in step S306 in the normal map normal power control process (FIG. 12), it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the high frequency flag provided in the main RAM 84. The high-frequency flag is a flag that is referred to when the main MPU 82 specifies whether the support mode is the high-frequency support mode or the low-frequency support mode, and the high-frequency support is subsequently provided when the open / close execution mode ends. "1" is set when shifting to the mode. When "1" is set in the high frequency flag, "1" is set in the number-of-times limit flag provided in the main RAM 84, and the game count counter provided in the main RAM 84 is set to "1". It is determined whether or not it is "0". The number-of-times limit flag is a flag for the main MPU 82 to specify whether or not the high-frequency support mode has a limited number of times, and the game count counter is the end reference number of times when the high-frequency support mode is set. It is a counter for the main MPU 82 to specify whether or not the game times (specifically, 100 times) have been digested. By the way, the end reference number of times is set in the game number counter at the end of the open / close execution mode triggered by the low probability jackpot result, and the numerical information set in the game number counter is based on the end of the game. Updated to be subtracted by 1. When "1" is set in both the high frequency flag and the number of times limit flag and the value of the game count counter is "0", the high frequency flag is cleared. As a result, the support mode of the Fuden accessory 34a shifts from the high frequency support mode to the low frequency support mode. Here, the Fuzu fluctuation start processing is a situation in which the numerical information of the Fuzu Fuden counter corresponds to the processing during the opening of the Fuden or the processing during the closing of the Fuden, that is, when the Fuden is elected. It is not executed while the normal power of the object 34a is open. Therefore, the support mode is maintained in the high-frequency support mode even if the game rounds of the end reference number of times are completed during the normal power open state based on the fact that the game rounds of the end reference number of times are won. Then, the mode is switched to the low frequency support mode after the open state of the normal power is completed.

In the normal map fluctuation start process, it is further determined whether or not the total number of reserved information on the normal map side is 1 or more, and if it is 1 or more, the shift process of the normal map hold area 123 is executed. In the shift process, the hold information stored in the first area 128a of the normal map reservation area 123 is shifted to the execution area 129 for the normal map, and the first area 128a is cleared after the shift. Further, the reserved information in each area is shifted such that the second area 128b → the first area 128a, the third area 128c → the second area 128b, the fourth area 128d → the third area 128c, and so on. After that, the pass / fail judgment process for support is executed. In the hit / fail determination process, the hit / fail determination table for support is read out, and it is determined whether or not the numerical information currently stored in the execution area 129 for the normal drawing is the numerical information corresponding to the winning of the public electric train.

In addition, the data of the normal map fluctuation time is read from the main ROM 83. In this case, if the open / close execution mode is not in progress and the high frequency flag is set to "1", the normal map fluctuation time for the high frequency support mode is read, and if the open / close execution mode is in progress or the high frequency flag is set. If "1" is not set, the normal map fluctuation time for the low frequency support mode is read. Then, the read normal map fluctuation time is set in the normal map normal timer counter, the process for starting the fluctuation display of the normal map display unit 39a is executed, and the numerical information of the normal map normal electric counter is added by 1. After that, the processing for starting the fluctuation of this normal map is terminated. In this case, the numerical information of the Fuzu Fuden counter is updated from "0" to "1".

<Processing during fluctuation of general map>
In the normal map fluctuation processing in step S307 in the normal map normal power control process (FIG. 12), a process for updating the display on the normal map display unit 39a is executed. In this case, on condition that the passage of the normal map fluctuation time is confirmed, the information of the final stop time is set in the normal map timer counter, and the normal map normal power counter is updated from "1" to "2". To do.

<Processing during confirmation of general map>
In the process during the determination of the normal figure in step S308 in the normal figure normal control process (FIG. 12), it is determined whether or not the final stop time set in the normal figure normal timer counter has elapsed in the process during the change of the normal figure. .. When the final stop time has passed, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit / fail judgment for support, which triggered the fluctuation display this time, is the winning of the public electric train. If the winner is not a winner, the process of confirming the normal map is terminated after clearing the numerical information of the normal figure counter to "0".

If the normal power opening is won, the fluctuation display of the normal map display unit 39a this time is high frequency by determining whether or not "1" is set in the high frequency flag while not in the open / close execution mode. Determine if it is in support mode. When a negative determination is made, "1" is set in the general electric opening counter provided in the main RAM 84, and "10" is set in the general electric winning counter provided in the main RAM 84. The normal power release counter is a counter for specifying the remaining number of times the normal power accessory 34a is opened by the main MPU 82 in the current normal power open state, and the normal power winning counter is the second operation in the current normal power open state. This is a counter for the main MPU 82 to specify whether or not the upper limit number of winnings to the mouth 34 has occurred. After that, the numerical information of the open duration (specifically, 0.1 sec) for low frequency is set in the Fuzu Fuden timer counter. On the other hand, when an affirmative judgment is made, "3" is set in the general electric opening counter and "10" is set in the general electric winning counter. After that, the numerical information of the open duration (specifically, 2 sec) for high frequency is set in the Fuzu Fuden timer counter. After executing the above processing, after adding 1 to the Fuzu Fuden counter, the Fuzu fluctuation start processing is terminated. In this case, the numerical information of the Fuzu Fuden counter is updated from "2" to "3".

<Processing while the public train is open>
In the process during the opening of the Fuden in step S309 in the Fuden control process (FIG. 12), the Fuden accessory 34a is maintained in the open state and when the closing timing is reached, the Fuden accessory 34a is closed. .. In this case, the numerical information of the normal power release counter is updated to be subtracted by 1, and when the numerical information of the normal power release counter is "0", the normal power open state is terminated. Specifically, the numerical information of the Fuzu Fuden counter is cleared to "0". On the other hand, when the numerical information of the Fuden opening counter is 1 or more, the information on the closing time of the Fuden accessory 34a is set in the Fuzu Fuden timer counter, and the Fuzu Fuden counter is set from "3". Update to "4".

<Processing while the public train is closed>
In the process during closing of the normal power in step S310 in the normal power control process (FIG. 12), the closed state of the normal electric accessory 34a is maintained, and when the closing time elapses, the general electric accessory 34a is opened again. And. Specifically, the information on the open duration for high frequency is set in the Fuzu Fuden timer counter, and the Fuzu Fuden counter is updated from "4" to "3".

As described above, when the normal power control process is executed, in the situation where the open / close execution mode is not set and the high frequency flag is set to "1", the high frequency support mode is used. The display control of the normal figure display unit 39a and the drive control of the general electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34 are executed. On the other hand, in the situation where "1" is not set in the high frequency flag, or in the open / close execution mode, the display control of the normal figure display unit 39a and the normal power of the second operating port 34 are performed in the mode of the low frequency support mode. Drive control of the accessory 34a is executed.

<Prize detection processing>
Next, the prize detection process executed in step S209 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) and the payout output process in step S218 will be described, and the process of the payout side MPU 102 corresponding to these processes will be described. , The control of payout of prize balls for the occurrence of winning will be described.

First, the winning detection process executed in step S209 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the prize detection process, in step S401, it is determined whether or not a prize has been generated in the first operating port 33. If a prize has been generated, the process proceeds to step S402, and "1" is set in the first operation port prize flag provided in the main RAM 84. The first operating port winning flag is a flag for identifying that a winning has occurred in the first operating port 33. Then, in step S403, the three prize ball counters provided in the prize ball counter area 124 of the main RAM 84 are added by one.

Here, in the prize ball counter area 124, in addition to the three prize ball counters, a one prize ball counter, a ten prize ball counter, and a fifteen prize ball counter are provided. .. As described above, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a general winning opening 31, a special electric winning device 32, a first operating port 33, and a second operating port 34 as a prize ball entry section. Then, when a prize is generated in the general prize opening 31, 10 prize balls are generated, and when a prize is generated in the special electric winning device 32, 15 prize balls are generated, and the first operating port is generated. When a prize is awarded to 33, three prize balls are generated, and when a prize is generated to the second operating port 34, one prize ball is generated. In this case, the 15-prize ball counter stores data indicating how many more 15-prize balls will be played for winning the special electric winning device 32. The counter for 10 prize balls stores data indicating how many more 10 prize balls are to be played for winning a prize in the general winning opening 31. The counter for three prize balls stores data indicating how many more times the three prize balls are to be played for winning a prize in the first operating port 33. The counter for one prize ball stores data indicating how many more times one prize ball is to be played for winning a prize in the second operating port 34.

Each prize ball counter is composed of 1 byte. Therefore, each prize ball counter can obtain 256 numerical information, and it is possible to memorize the number of times the prize ball has not been executed up to 255 times.

Returning to the explanation of the prize detection process, if a negative determination is made in step S401, or if the process of step S403 is executed, whether or not a prize has been generated in the second operating port 34 in step S404. To judge. If a prize has been generated, the process proceeds to step S405, and "1" is set in the second operating port prize flag provided in the main RAM 84. The second operating port winning flag is a flag for identifying that a winning has occurred in the second operating port 34. Then, in step S406, one prize ball counter in the prize ball counter area 124 is added by one.

Then, in step S407, measurement for a specific period is started. Specifically, a specific value (for example, 5000) corresponding to the specific period is set in the specific period timer counter provided in the main RAM 84, and the countdown is started. The specific period timer counter is a timer counter for measuring the period from the winning timing to the second operating port 34, and is decremented one by one in the timer update process (step S210) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11). ..

If a negative determination is made in step S404, or if the process of step S407 is executed, it is determined in step S408 whether or not a prize has been generated for the special electric winning device 32. If a prize has been generated, the process proceeds to step S409, and "1" is set in the special electric winning flag provided in the main RAM 84. The special electric power winning flag is a flag for identifying that a prize has been generated for the special electric power winning device 32. Then, in step S410, 15 prize ball counters in the prize ball counter area 124 are added by 1.

If a negative determination is made in step S408, or if the process of step S410 is executed, it is determined in step S411 whether or not a prize has been awarded to the through gate 35. If a prize has been won, the process proceeds to step S412, and "1" is set in the through flag provided in the main RAM 84. The through flag is a flag for identifying that the game ball has passed through the through gate 35.

If a negative determination is made in step S411, or if the process of step S412 is executed, it is determined in step S413 whether or not a prize has been generated in the general winning opening 31. If a prize has been won, the process proceeds to step S414, and 10 prize ball counters in the prize ball counter area 124 are added by 1.

<About payout output processing>
Next, the payout output process executed in step S218 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S501, it is determined whether or not the game machine main body 12 or the front door frame 14 is open. If either one is open, the main payout output process is terminated as it is, while if both are closed, in step S502, based on the payout abnormality signal output from the payout control device 77, Determine whether or not the payout is abnormal.

If the payout is in an abnormal state, the main payout output process is terminated as it is, while if the payout is not in an abnormal state, any of the prize ball counters in the prize ball counter area 124 is 1 or more in step S503. Judge whether or not. If any of the prize ball counters is 0, the main payout output process is terminated as it is, while if any of the prize ball counters is 1 or more, from the payout control device 77 in step S504. It is determined whether or not the transmitted prize ball permission signal is at the HI level indicating a state in which the output of the prize ball command is permitted.

Here, in the pachinko machine 10, as already described, the electric power from the power supply unit 97 for power failure of the power supply / emission control board 95 is supplied to the main RAM 84, but not to the payout side RAM 104. .. With this configuration, as described above, the capacity of the power supply unit 97 for power failure can be reduced, and the cost of the pachinko machine 10 can be reduced accordingly.

However, in this configuration, when the power supply from the external power source to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, all the information stored in the payout side RAM 104 is erased (destroyed). In this case, if all the information on the number of unpaid prize balls is stored in the payout side RAM 104 as in the conventional pachinko machine, the power is supplied to the pachinko machine 10 in the situation where there are unpaid prize balls. If it is stopped, all the unpaid prize balls will be erased without being paid out. Then, it will cause a great disadvantage to the player.

On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10, unpaid prize ball information is basically stored in the prize ball counter area 124 of the main RAM 84, and the main MPU 82 is a HI level prize ball permission signal from the payout side MPU 102. Is received, a prize ball command is output to the payout side MPU 102. As a result, even if the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped in a situation where a large number of unpaid prize balls remain, the number of prize balls erased at that time can be reduced as much as possible. That is, the prize ball permission signal is information output from the payout side MPU 102 to the main side MPU 82 in order to specify the output timing of the prize ball command in the main side MPU 82.

Returning to the description of the payout output process (FIG. 14), if it is determined in step S504 that the prize ball permission signal is at the HI level, the prize ball command setting process is executed in step S505, and the final payout output is performed. End the process. On the other hand, when the prize ball permission signal is at the LOW level, it is determined in step S506 whether or not the current support mode is the high frequency support mode. If it is not in the high frequency support mode, the main payout output process is terminated as it is, while in the case of the high frequency support mode, the prize ball counter adjustment process is executed in step S507, and the main payout output process is terminated.

The setting process of the prize ball command in step S505 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the number of one prize ball counter in the prize ball counter area 124 is 3 or more. If the counter for one prize ball is 3 or more, the process proceeds to step S602, and three commands for one prize ball are set as commands to be output. As a result, one prize ball command is sequentially transmitted to the payout control device 77. Then, in step S603, one prize ball counter is subtracted by 3.

On the other hand, when the counter for one prize ball is less than 3, in step S604, whether or not the counter for one prize ball in the prize ball counter area 124 is 1 or more and a specific period has elapsed. To judge. If an affirmative decision is made in step S604, the process proceeds to step S605, and the same number of one prize ball commands as the one prize ball counter is set as the output target command. Then, in step S606, the counter for one prize ball is cleared to "0".

According to such a configuration, the one prize ball command is not output every time a prize is generated in the second operating port 34, but is based on the fact that the winning in the second operating port 34 is performed three times. And are output together. Further, even if the second operating port 34 has been won less than three times, if a specific period has passed since the last prize was won, the prize ball commands for the number of times the prize has been won are transmitted.

When the process of step S603 is executed, when a negative determination is made in step S604, or when the process of step S606 is executed, the 15 prize ball counters in the prize ball counter area 124 are set in step S607. Determine if it is not 0. If the counter for 15 prize balls is not 0, the process proceeds to step S608, and the 15 prize ball command is set as an output target. Then, in step S609, the 15 prize ball counters are subtracted by 1.

When a negative determination is made in step S607, or after the process of step S609 is executed, it is determined in step S610 whether or not the counter for 10 prize balls is not 0. If the counter for 10 prize balls is not 0, the process proceeds to step S611, and the 10 prize ball command is set as an output target. Then, in step S612, the counter for 10 prize balls is subtracted by 1.

When a negative determination is made in step S610, or after the process of step S612 is executed, it is determined in step S613 whether or not the three prize ball counters in the prize ball counter area 124 are not 0. If the counter for three prize balls is not 0, the process proceeds to step S614, and the three prize balls command is set as an output target. Then, in step S615, the three prize ball counters are subtracted by 1, and this setting process is completed. If the counter for three prize balls is 0, the present setting process is terminated as it is.

Here, the prize ball commands are configured to be sequentially output in the set order. Therefore, when each prize ball command is set in the same processing time, each prize is given in the order of priority of 1 prize ball command → 15 prize ball command → 10 prize ball command → 3 prize ball command. The ball command will be output.

In the high frequency support mode, the winning frequency to the second operating port 34 is higher than the other winning frequencies. Therefore, the counter for one prize ball tends to overflow. On the other hand, in the prize ball command, a configuration is adopted in which one prize ball command related to a prize having a higher frequency than other prizes is preferentially output under the situation of the high frequency support mode. As a result, the counter for one prize ball is easily subtracted, so that it is possible to prevent the counter for one prize ball from overflowing.

Further, in the high frequency support mode, after the one prize ball command having a high winning frequency, the order is set so that the prize ball commands are output in descending order of the number of prize balls. As a result, the ones that are advantageous to the player are sequentially output, and the profit can be preferably given to the player. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the number of commands that can be set during the timer interrupt processing of 1 is not limited.

Next, the prize ball counter adjustment process in step S507 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S701, it is determined whether or not the number of one prize ball counter in the prize ball counter area 124 is 200 or more. If the counter for one prize ball is less than 200, the process proceeds to step S704, while if the counter for one prize ball is 200 or more, the counter for 15 prize balls is added by one in step S702. In the following step S703, the counter for one prize ball is subtracted by 15, and the process proceeds to step S704.

In step S704, it is determined whether or not the three prize ball counters in the prize ball counter area 124 are 200 or more. If the counter for 3 prize balls is less than 200, this adjustment process is terminated as it is, while if the counter for 3 prize balls is 200 or more, the counter for 15 prize balls is set to 1 in step S705. to add. In the following step S706, the three prize ball counters are subtracted by 5, and this adjustment process is completed.

According to this process, when the counter for one prize ball or the counter for three prize balls is 200 or more, which is close to the upper limit of 255, the counter for 15 prize balls is incremented by one and the prize is awarded. One prize ball counter and three prize ball counters are subtracted by the amount corresponding to the balls (15 pieces). As a result, it is possible to suppress the overflow of each prize ball counter while maintaining the number of prize balls.

That is, under the situation of the high frequency support mode, it is assumed that the frequency of winning each of the operating ports 33 and 34 (particularly the second operating port 34) is high, but the special electric winning device 32 is not won. .. For this reason, the counters for prize balls related to winning prizes in the operating ports 33 and 34, which are likely to occur, tend to overflow. On the other hand, according to the above processing, when the counter for one prize ball or the counter for three prize balls related to the winning of the second operating port 34, which frequently occurs, approaches the upper limit value, each of them. Move some of the prize balls stored in the prize ball counter to the 15 prize ball counters that occur infrequently and are less likely to overflow, and subtract the 1 prize ball counter and 3 prize ball counters. It was configured to be. As a result, it is possible to suppress the overflow of the prize ball counter related to the prizes that occur frequently, while maintaining the number of prize balls.

<About timer interrupt processing manually executed by the payout side MPU 102>
Next, the timer interrupt process executed for paying out the game ball by the payout side MPU 102 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The timer interrupt process is executed by interrupting the main process started when the power is turned on at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec).

First, in step S801, an external output process for outputting various commands, signals, etc. set in this timer interrupt process is executed. In the following step S802, a process of reading the prize ball command from the main control device 71 is executed. Here, as described above, a plurality of prize ball commands may be collectively output from the main control device 71. On the other hand, the payout side RAM 104 is provided with a prize ball command storage area 132 having a storage area for a plurality of commands. When a plurality of prize ball commands are output from the main control device 71, the prize ball commands are output in the output order (the order set as the output target by the main MPU 82) in the prize ball command storage area 132. It is sequentially stored in each storage area of. In step S802, it is determined whether or not the prize ball command is stored in the prize ball command storage area 132. After that, in step S803, the prize ball setting process for determining the number of prize balls to be paid out by the payout device 76 is executed. This will be described later.

In the following step S804, a state detection process for grasping the payout state is executed. Specifically, the presence / absence of the opening of the game machine main body 12, the presence / absence of the front door frame 14, the presence / absence of the game ball in the tank 75, and the presence / absence of the fullness of the lower plate 57a are determined from the detection sensors corresponding to each event. Judgment is made based on the signal output of. After that, in step S805, the prize ball payout control process for controlling the payout of the prize balls is executed. This will be described later.

In the following step S806, the ball lending control process is executed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a signal indicating a ball rental request is output from the ball rental connection terminal plate 105, and if it is determined that there is a ball rental request, the prize ball is paid out. The process of controlling the payout device 76 so as to pay out the loaned ball is executed on the condition that the above is not performed. Then, in step S807, other processing is executed to end this processing.

The prize ball payout control process is executed before the ball rental payout control process. And, as already explained, when the prize ball is paid out, the loan ball is not paid out. In other words, the payout of prize balls is given priority over the payout of lending balls.

The prize ball setting process of step S803 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 17) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the prize ball command is stored in the prize ball command storage area 132 based on the result of the command reading process in step S802. If there is no prize ball command, the main prize ball setting process is terminated as it is, and if the prize ball command is stored, the first prize ball among the stored prize ball commands is stored in step S902. Understand the command. After that, in step S903, it is determined whether or not the grasped prize ball command is one prize ball command.

In the case of one prize ball command, the process proceeds to step S904, and the payout counter 133 provided in the payout side RAM 104 is incremented by 1. The payout counter 133 is a counter indicating the number of game balls to be paid out by the payout device 76. The payout counter 133 is composed of 1 byte and has a maximum of 255. That is, the maximum number of game balls to be paid out that can be grasped by the payout side MPU 102 side is 255. Further, in step S904, in addition to updating the payout counter 133, a process of deleting the grasped prize ball command (prize ball command for which the prize ball is set) is executed.

After that, the process proceeds to step S905, and it is determined whether or not there is an unset prize ball command. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the prize ball command still exists in the prize ball command storage area 132. If the prize ball command does not exist, the process proceeds to step S916. On the other hand, if there is a prize ball command, the process proceeds to step S906 to grasp the next prize ball command. Then, the process returns to step S903.

If the grasped prize ball command is not a single prize ball command, a negative determination is made in step S903, and the process proceeds to step S907. In step S907, it is determined whether or not the grasped prize ball command is a 15 prize ball command. If the grasped prize ball command is not the 15 prize ball commands, the process proceeds to step S911. On the other hand, in the case of 15 prize ball commands, the process proceeds to step S908, the payout counter 133 is added by 15, and the grasped prize ball command is deleted.

After that, the process proceeds to step S909, and it is determined whether or not there is an unset prize ball command. If the prize ball command does not exist, the process proceeds to step S916, while if the prize ball command exists, the process proceeds to step S910, grasps the next prize ball command, and proceeds to step S911.

In step S911, it is determined whether or not the grasped prize ball command is a 10 prize ball command. If it is not a 10-prize ball command, the process proceeds to step S915. On the other hand, in the case of 10 prize ball commands, the process proceeds to step S912, the payout counter 133 is subtracted by 10, and the prize ball command grasped this time is deleted.

After that, in step S913, it is determined whether or not there is an unset prize ball command. If the prize ball command does not exist, the process proceeds to step S916. On the other hand, if there is a prize ball command, the next prize ball command is grasped in step S914 and the process proceeds to step S915.

Here, when the negative determination in step S911 is made, or after the execution of step S914, it means that the grasped prize ball commands are three prize ball commands. Therefore, in step S915, the process of adding 3 to the payout counter 133 is executed, the grasped prize ball command is deleted, and the process proceeds to step S916.

Here, as described above, the prize ball commands are transmitted in the order of 1 prize ball command → 15 prize ball commands → 10 prize ball commands → 3 prize ball commands. Then, in one timer interrupt process, a plurality of one prize ball commands may be set, while only one other prize ball command is set. Therefore, until the grasped prize ball command becomes 15 prize ball commands, it is possible to correspond to one prize ball command transmitted collectively by executing the processes of steps S903 to S906 repeatedly. It will be possible. In addition, when the corresponding processing of each prize ball command is executed according to the order of the output prize ball commands, and for the prize ball commands other than the one prize ball command, the corresponding processing related to the prize ball command is executed. Is configured to execute the corresponding processing related to the next prize ball command.

In step S916, it is determined whether or not the payout counter 133 is 4 or more. If the payout counter 133 is less than 4, the main prize ball setting process is terminated as it is, while if the payout counter 133 is 4 or more, the prize ball permission signal and the output of the prize ball command are permitted in step S917. From the level, set to the LOW level that prohibits the output of the prize ball command, and end the main prize ball setting process.

Next, the prize ball payout control process in step S805 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 17) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S1001, it is determined whether or not the loan is being paid out. If the ball is being paid out, this control process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the ball is not being paid out, the process proceeds to step S1002 to determine whether or not the prize ball is being paid out. If the prize ball is not being paid out, the process proceeds to step S1003, and it is determined whether or not the payout counter 133 is 0, thereby determining whether or not there is a game ball to be paid out.

If the payout counter 133 is 0, this process is terminated as it is, while if the payout counter 133 is not 0, the process proceeds to step S1004, and the payout start process for starting the payout of the game ball in the payout device 76 is performed. To execute. In the payout start process, the rotation mode at the start of driving of the payout motor 76a is determined according to the payout counter 133. Specifically, the payout counter 133 determines whether or not it has a predetermined specific value (for example, 3) or more, and if it is 3 or more, it corresponds to the high-speed mode so that the payout motor 76a starts rotating in the high-speed mode. The drive signal is output. On the other hand, if the payout counter 133 is less than 3, a drive signal corresponding to the low speed mode is output so that the payout motor 76a starts rotating in the low speed mode.

Here, one prize ball command is usually output in a batch of three. In addition, all of the other prize ball commands perform three or more prize balls. For this reason, the payout of prize balls is likely to be started in the high-speed mode. In other words, the one prize ball command is output collectively so that the sum of the number of game balls paid out by each one prize ball command is the number of game balls that triggers the operation in the high-speed mode. It has become. After that, other processing is executed in step S1005 to end this processing.

If the prize ball is being paid out, the process proceeds to step S1006 to determine whether or not the game machine main body 12 or the front door frame 14 is open, and the payout is abnormal (if there is no game ball in the tank 75). It is determined whether or not the determined state (the state in which the lower plate 57a is determined to be full) is satisfied. If the game machine main body 12 and the front door frame 14 are not open and the payout is not in an abnormal state, the negative determination in step S1006 is made, and the process proceeds to step S1007. In step S1007, it is determined whether or not the payout counter 133 is “0”.

If the affirmative determination is made in step S1006 or step S1007, the stop setting process for stopping the payout of the game ball by the payout device 76 is executed in step S1008, and the process proceeds to step S1005. Specifically, a stop signal is output.

When the negative determination in step S1006 and step S1007 is made, it means that the game ball is being paid out normally and the game ball to be paid out remains. In this case, the process proceeds to step S1009, and it is determined whether or not the rotation mode of the payout motor 76a is the high-speed mode.

In the high-speed mode, the process proceeds to step S1010 to determine whether or not the payout counter 133 is 2 or less. If it is not 2 or less, the process proceeds to step S1014, while if the payout counter 133 is 2 or less, the process proceeds to step S1011 to switch the rotation mode of the payout motor 76a from the high speed mode to the low speed mode.

On the other hand, when the current rotation mode is not the high-speed mode, that is, the low-speed mode, the process proceeds to step S1012, and it is determined whether or not the payout counter 133 is 3 or more. If the payout counter 133 is less than 3, the process proceeds to step S1014. On the other hand, when the payout counter 133 is 3 or more, the process proceeds to step S1013, and the rotation mode of the payout motor 76a is switched from the low speed mode to the high speed mode. According to this configuration, when the number of game balls to be paid out is 2 or less, the rotation mode of the payout motor 76a is the low speed mode, and when the number of game balls to be paid out is 3 or more, the payout motor 76a The rotation mode of is the high speed mode.

In step S1014, it is determined whether or not the game ball has been paid out by the payout device 76 based on the detection result of the payout ball detection sensor 76b. If it is not detected that the game ball has been paid out, the process proceeds to step S1005 as it is. On the other hand, when it is detected that the game ball has been paid out, the process proceeds to step S1015, and the payout counter 133 is subtracted by 1. In the following step S1016, it is determined whether or not the payout counter 133 is 3 or less. If the payout counter 133 is not 3 or less (4 or more), the process proceeds to step S1005, while if the payout counter 133 is 3 or less, the process proceeds to step S1017, and the prize ball permission signal is sent to the main MPU 82. Set to the HI level that allows the output of the prize ball command by. Then, the process proceeds to step S1005.

As described above, the prize ball permission signal has a LOW level that prohibits the output of the prize ball command when the payout counter 133 is 4 or more. That is, the payout side MPU 102 permits the output of the prize ball command from the main side MPU 82 when the number of game balls to be paid out is 3 or less, while the payout side MPU 102 allows the output of the prize ball command when the number of game balls to be paid out is 4 or more. Prohibits the prize ball command from the payout side MPU102 side.

Here, the value "3" of the payout counter 133 at which the prize ball permission signal becomes the HI level is larger than the value "2" of the payout counter 133 that triggers the payout motor 76a to switch from the high speed mode to the low speed mode. That is, the prize ball permission signal is switched from the LOW level to the HI level before the rotation mode is switched from the high speed mode to the low speed mode. As a result, the high-speed mode of the payout motor 76a can be easily maintained. Therefore, the payout of the game ball can be preferably performed.

<About the mode of paying out prize balls>
The mode of paying out the prize balls will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. It is assumed that the payout counter 133 is "0" in the initial state. In addition, due to the drawing, some time intervals are shown at intervals different from the actual time intervals.

First, the prize ball command is output at the timing of t1. As for the prize ball command, it is assumed that one prize ball command is three. In this case, as shown in FIG. 20B, the payout counter 133 is counted up by 3. Then, as shown in FIG. 20E, the payout motor 76a starts rotating in the high-speed mode. In this case, since the payout counter 133 is less than 4, the prize ball permission signal maintains the HI level as shown in FIG. 20 (d).

After that, when the payout of the game ball is detected at the timing of t2, the payout counter 133 is decremented by 1. Then, the rotation mode of the payout motor 76a is switched from the high speed mode to the low speed mode. Then, when the payout of the game ball is detected at the timings of t3 and t4, the payout counter 133 becomes "0" and the payout motor 76a is stopped.

Here, the period from the timing of t1 to the timing of t2 is the high-speed payout interval Tx, and the period from the timing of t2 to the timing of t3 is the low-speed payout interval Ty. The high-speed payout interval Tx is shorter than the low-speed payout interval Ty.

After that, the prize ball command is output again at the timing of t5. As for the prize ball command, it is assumed that one prize ball command is three. In this case, similarly to the timing of t1, the payout counter 133 becomes 3, and the payout motor 76a operates in the high-speed mode.

At the timing of t6, the payout of the game ball is detected, the payout counter 133 is subtracted by 1, and the rotation mode of the payout motor 76a becomes the low speed mode. After that, the game balls are paid out at the timing of t7, and 10 prize ball commands are output at the timing of t8. In this case, the payout counter 133 is added by 10. Then, the prize ball permission signal is switched from the HI level to the LOW level, and the output of the prize ball command is prohibited. Further, the rotation mode of the payout motor 76a is switched to the high speed mode.

After that, at each timing from the timing of t9 to the timing of t15, the payout of the game ball is detected, and the payout counter 133 is decremented by 1 each time. Then, the game ball is paid out at the timing of t16, so that the payout counter 133 becomes 3. As a result, the prize ball permission signal becomes the HI level, and the output of the prize ball command is permitted.

Then, at the timing of t17, the prize ball command is output. It is assumed that the prize ball command has three 1 prize ball commands and one 10 prize ball commands. In this case, the payout counter 133 is added by 13 to become 16. As a result, the prize ball permission signal is switched from the HI level to the LOW level. After that, the game balls are paid out at the timings of t18 and t19, and the payout counter 133 is subtracted by 1.

Here, in a situation where any of the various prize ball counters of the prize ball counter 124 in the main MPU 82 is not "0", the prize ball command is issued from the timing when the prize ball permission signal reaches the HI level (timing of t16). The period Tz until the output timing (timing of t17) is set shorter than the high-speed payout interval Tx. As a result, the addition process of the payout counter 133 based on the reception of the prize ball command is executed at the timing before the timing when the payout counter 133 becomes 2, so that the payout motor 76a maintains the high speed state. ..

<About power-on setting process>
The power-on setting process in step S109 in the main process (FIG. 10) of the main MPU 82 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S1101, the value of each prize ball counter in the prize ball counter area 124 is grasped. Here, in the power failure information storage process in step S201 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) in the main MPU 82, when it is determined that a power failure occurs, a process of saving various information stored in the main RAM 84 is executed. The information to be stored includes each prize ball counter in the prize ball counter area 124. Therefore, in step S1101, when the process of step S108 of the main process is not executed, that is, when the stored data is normal and the power failure flag is set to 1, the prize saved at the time of power failure. The value of each prize ball counter in the ball counter area 124 is read out. On the other hand, when the data of the main RAM 84 is initialized, 0 is read out as the value of each prize ball counter.

After that, in step S1102, it is determined whether or not the one prize ball counter in the prize ball counter area 124 is "0". If the value of the one prize ball counter is "0", the process proceeds to step S1105. On the other hand, if the value of the one prize ball counter is not "0", the process proceeds to step S1103, and the same number of one prize ball commands as the one prize ball counter is set as the output target command. Then, in step S1104, the counter for one prize ball is cleared to "0", and the process proceeds to step S1105.

In step S1105, it is determined whether or not the value of the three prize ball counters in the prize ball counter area 124 is “0”. If the value of the three prize ball counter is "0", the process proceeds to step S1108. On the other hand, if the value of the three prize ball counter is not "0", the process proceeds to step S1106, and the three prize ball command is set as the output target command. Then, in step S1107, the value of the three prize ball counters is subtracted by 1, and the process proceeds to step S1108.

In step S1108, it is determined whether or not the value of the 10 prize ball counters in the prize ball counter area 124 is “0”. If the value of the 10 prize ball counter is "0", the process proceeds to step S1111. On the other hand, if the counter for 10 prize balls is not "0", the process proceeds to step S1109, and the 10 prize ball command is set as the command to be output. Then, in step S1110, the value of the 10 prize ball counter is subtracted by 1, and the process proceeds to step S1111.

In step S1111, it is determined whether or not the value of the 15 prize ball counter is "0". If the value of the 15 prize ball counter is "0", the main power-on setting process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the value of the 15 prize ball counter is not "0", the process proceeds to step S1112, and the 15 prize ball command is set as the output target command. Then, in step S1113, the value of the 15 prize ball counters is subtracted by 1, and the main power-on setting process is completed.

According to this process, if a prize trigger that has not yet been paid out occurs during a power failure, a prize ball command based on the prize trigger is output when the power is restored. As a result, it is possible to avoid causing a disadvantage to the player due to the power failure.

When the prize ball command is output when the power is restored, the buffer area for outputting the prize ball command is undefined, the storage area of the prize ball command storage area 132 is undefined, and so on. , Prize ball command transmission error is likely to occur. On the other hand, according to the above processing, the prize ball command is set so that the first prize ball command to be output is one prize ball command in which the minimum number of game balls is set among each prize ball command. The order in which they are set is set. As a result, even if a transmission error occurs for the first prize ball command to be transmitted, there is little disadvantage to the player. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the disadvantage of the player due to the transmission error of the first prize ball command at the time of returning from the power failure.

In particular, in general, the frequency of occurrence of the prize ball command transmission error after the power is restored decreases as the number of times the prize ball command is output increases. In this regard, according to the above processing, one prize ball command is continuously set as an output target in the initial stage after the power is restored. As a result, in a situation where a transmission error is relatively likely to occur, one prize ball command is likely to be set, so that the disadvantage of the player due to the transmission error can be more preferably suppressed.

<Special figure special electric control processing>
Next, the special figure special electric control process executed in step S214 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) of the main MPU 82 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the special figure special electric control process, when a prize is generated in the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34, a process for acquiring the hold information is executed, and when the hold information is stored. A pass / fail judgment is made for the held information, and a process for performing a game rounding effect is executed with the hit / fail judgment as an opportunity. Further, based on the result of the winning / failing determination, the process of shifting to the open / close execution mode after the effect for the game round is executed, and the process during the open / close execution mode and at the end of the open / close execution mode is executed.

Specifically, first, in step S1201, the acquisition process of the reserved information on the special figure side is executed. In the process of acquiring the reserved information on the special drawing side, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 23, in step S1301, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the first operating port 33. Specifically, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the first operating port winning flag. When it is determined that the game ball has won the first operating port 33, the first operating port winning flag is cleared to "0" in step S1302. In the following step S1303, the number of reserved information stored in the first special figure reservation area 125 is read, and the data of the read number is set as the first reserved storage number RaN.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1301 that the game ball has not won the first operating port 33, it is determined in step S1304 whether or not the game ball has won the second operating port 34. Specifically, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the second operating port flag. When it is determined that the game ball has won the second operating port 34, the second operating port winning flag is cleared to "0" in step S1305. After that, in step S1306, the number of reserved information stored in the second special figure reservation area 126 is read, and the data of the read number is set as the second reserved storage number RbN.

When the process of step S1303 or step S1306 is executed, the process proceeds to step S1307. In step S1307, it is determined whether or not the reserved storage number N (RaN or RbN) is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). If the reserved storage number N is the upper limit value, the acquisition process is terminated as it is, and if it is less than the upper limit value, the value of the reserved storage number N of the corresponding special figure reservation areas 125 and 126 is set in step S1308. In addition to adding 1, the value of the common hold number CRN is added by 1 in step S1309.

In the following step S1310, the values of the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are added by 1 in the first storage area of the corresponding special figure reservation areas 125 and 126, that is, in step S1308. Store in the storage area corresponding to the number of stored items.

That is, when the first reserved storage number RaN is set, each value of the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is set to the first of the free storage areas of the first special figure holding area 125. Is stored in the storage area of, that is, the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number RaN added by 1 in step S1308. When the second reserved storage number RbN is set, each value of the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is set to the first of the free storage areas of the second special figure holding area 126. Is stored in the storage area of, that is, the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number RbN added by 1 in step S1308.

In the following step S1311, after setting the hold command as the command to be transmitted to the voice emission control device 91, the acquisition process ends. The voice emission control device 91 transmits a command corresponding to the received hold command to the display control device 92 to change the display of the number of hold information in the symbol display device 42 in accordance with the increase in the number of hold commands.

Returning to the description of the special figure special electric control process (FIG. 22), after executing the hold information acquisition process on the special figure side in step S1201, the process proceeds to step S1202. In step S1202, the information of the special figure special electric counter provided in the main RAM 84 is read out. In the following step S1203, the special figure special electric address table stored in the main ROM 83 is read out. Then, in step S1204, the start address corresponding to the information of the special figure special electric counter is acquired from the special figure special electric address table.

Here, the processing contents of steps S1202 to S1204 will be described.

As already described, the special figure special electric control process includes a process for controlling the effect for the game round and a process for controlling the opening / closing execution mode. In this case, as a process for controlling the effect for the game round, a special figure variation start process (step S1206), which is a process for starting the effect for the game round, and a process for advancing the effect for the game round. The special figure changing process (step S1207), which is the process of the above, and the special figure finalizing process (step S1208), which is the process for ending the effect for the game round, are set.

Further, as the process for controlling the open / close execution mode, the special electric start process (step S1209), which is the process for controlling the opening of the open / close execution mode, and the process for controlling the open state of the special electric winning device 32. The special electric power opening process (step S1210), the special electric power closing process (step S1211) which is a process for controlling the closed state of the special electric power winning device 32, and the ending of the open / close execution mode and the end of the open / close execution mode. The special electric power termination process (step S1212), which is a process for controlling the transition of the gaming state of the above, is set.

In such a processing configuration, the special figure special electric counter is a counter for the main MPU 82 to grasp which of the above-mentioned plurality of types of processing should be executed, and the special figure special electric address table is displayed. The start address of the program for executing the above-mentioned plurality of types of processing is set corresponding to the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter.

In this case, the start address SA0 is the start address of the program for executing the special figure change start process (step S1206), and the start address SA1 is the start address of the program for executing the special figure change process (step S1207). The start address SA2 is the start address of the program for executing the special figure determination process (step S1208), and the start address SA3 is the start address of the program for executing the special electric start process (step S1209). The start address is the start address, the start address SA4 is the start address of the program for executing the special electric power opening process (step S1210), and the start address SA5 is the start address of the program for executing the special electric power closing process (step S1211). It is a start address, and the start address SA6 is a start address of a program for executing the special electric power termination process (step S1212).

The special figure special electric counter controls the special figure special electric power in the next processing time when the condition for updating the numerical information is satisfied when the processing corresponding to the numerical information currently stored is completed. 1 addition, 1 subtraction, or "0" is cleared corresponding to the process executed in the process. Therefore, in the special figure special electric control processing in each processing time, it is sufficient to execute the processing according to the numerical information set in the special figure special electric counter. The special figure special electric counter is set to 0 as an initial value.

After executing the process of step S1204, in step S1205, a process of jumping to the process indicated by the start address acquired in step S1204 is executed. Specifically, when the acquired start address is SA0, the process jumps to the special figure variation start process in step S1206, and when the acquired start address is SA1, the process jumps to the special figure variation process in step S1207. If the acquired start address is SA2, the process jumps to the special figure determination process in step S1208, and if the acquired start address is SA3, the process jumps to the special electric start process in step S1209, and the acquired start address is If it is SA4, it jumps to the process of opening the special electric power in step S1210, if the acquired start address is SA5, it jumps to the process of closing the special electric power of step S1211, and if the acquired start address is SA6. Jump to the special electric termination process in step S1212. When any of the processes of steps S1206 to S1212 is executed, the special figure special electric control process is terminated. Hereinafter, the processes of steps S1206 to S1212 will be described individually.

<Special figure fluctuation start processing>
First, the special figure variation start processing in step S1206 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 24.

In the special figure fluctuation start process, in step S1401, it is determined whether or not the common hold number CRN is 1 or more. If the common hold number CRN is less than 1, it means that the hold information is not stored in the 1st special figure hold area 125 and the 2nd special figure hold area 126. Therefore, the special figure change start processing is performed as it is. finish. On the other hand, when the common hold number CRN is 1 or more, the data setting process is executed in step S1402.

The data setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step S1501, it is determined whether or not the second reserved storage number RbN is "0". When the second reserved storage number RbN is "0", the data setting process for the first special figure in steps S1502 to S1507 is executed, and when the second reserved storage number RbN is not "0", the step The data setting process for the second special figure of S1508 to S1513 is executed.

Here, the case where the data setting process is executed is the case where the common hold number CRN is 1 or more as described above. In this case, in the data setting process, it is determined whether or not the second reserved storage number RbN is "0", and if it is not "0", that is, the reserved information for variable display is displayed for the second special figure display unit 38b. When stored, the data stored in the second special figure reservation area 126 is set for variable display regardless of whether or not the first reserved storage number RaN is 1 or more. As a result, when the hold information is stored in both the first special figure hold area 125 and the second special figure hold area 126, it is stored in the second special figure hold area 126 corresponding to the second operating port 34. The pending information is prioritized.

In the data setting process for the first special figure, first, in step S1502, the first reserved storage number RaN of the first special figure holding area 125 is subtracted by 1. In the following step S1503, the common hold number CRN is subtracted by 1. After that, in step S1504, the data stored in the first area 125a of the first special drawing holding area 125 is moved to the execution area 127 for special drawing.

After that, in step S1505, a process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the first special figure holding area 125 is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas 125a to 125d to the lower area side, clearing the data in the first area 125a and the second area 125b →. The data in each area is shifted such as 1st area 125a, 3rd area 125c → 2nd area 125b, 4th area 125d → 3rd area 125c.

In the following step S1506, the second special figure flag provided in the main RAM 84 is cleared to "0". The second special figure flag is a flag for specifying whether the start of the variation display this time is the first special figure display unit 38a or the second special figure display unit 38b.

In the following step S1507, a shift command, which is information for causing the voice emission control device 91, which is a control device on the sub side, to recognize that the data in the first special figure holding area 125 has been shifted is set as an output target. To do. After that, this data setting process ends. The voice emission control device 91 suspends the display of the number of hold information corresponding to the first special figure hold area 125 in the symbol display device 42 by transmitting the command corresponding to the received shift command to the display control device 92. Change in response to the decrease in the number.

In the data setting process for the second special figure, first, in step S1508, the second reserved storage number RbN of the second special figure holding area 126 is subtracted by 1. In the following step S1509, the common hold number CRN is subtracted by 1. After that, in step S1510, the data stored in the first area 126a of the second special drawing holding area 126 is moved to the execution area 127 for special drawing.

After that, in step S1511, the process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the second special figure holding area 126 is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas 126a to 126d to the lower area side, clearing the data of the first area 126a and the second area 126b →. The data in each area is shifted, such as the first area 126a, the third area 126c → the second area 126b, the fourth area 126d → the third area 126c.

In the following step S1512, "1" is set in the second special figure flag provided in the main RAM 84. After that, in step S1513, a shift command is output, which is information for causing the voice emission control device 91, which is the control device on the sub side, to recognize that the data in the second special figure holding area 126 has been shifted. Set as. After that, this data setting process ends. The voice emission control device 91 suspends the display of the number of hold information corresponding to the second special figure hold area 126 in the symbol display device 42 by transmitting the command corresponding to the received shift command to the display control device 92. Change in response to the decrease in the number.

Returning to the description of the special figure fluctuation start process (FIG. 24), after executing the data setting process, the pass / fail determination process is executed in step S1403. In the hit / fail determination process, by determining whether or not "1" is set in the second special figure flag of the main RAM 84, the current game times are the first special figure holding area 125 and the second special figure holding area. It is determined which of 126 the pending information corresponds to. In addition, it is determined whether or not the winning / failing lottery mode is the high probability mode. Then, the hit / fail tables corresponding to these determination results are the low probability / hit / fail table for the first special figure (see FIG. 8 (a)), the high probability / hit / fail table for the first special figure (see FIG. 8 (b)). Select from the low accuracy table for the second special drawing (see FIG. 8C) and the high accuracy table for the second special drawing (see FIG. 8D). After the hit / fail table is selected, the hit / fail determination information, that is, the numerical information acquired from the hit random number counter C1, among the hold information stored in the execution area 127 for the special figure, is displayed in the selected hit / fail table. It is determined whether or not it matches any of the numerical information set as the jackpot result. If it does not match the numerical information set as the big hit result, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the numerical information set as the small hit result in the selected hit / fail table.

In the following step S1404, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit / fail determination process in step S1403 is a jackpot result. If it is a big hit result, the distribution determination process is executed in step S1405.

In the distribution determination process, by determining whether or not "1" is set in the second special figure flag of the main RAM 84, the current game times are held in the first special figure holding area 125 and the second special figure holding. It is determined which of the reserved information in the area 126 corresponds to. Then, the distribution table corresponding to the determination result is the distribution table for the first special figure (see FIG. 9A) and the distribution table for the second special figure (see FIG. 9B). Select from. After selecting the distribution table, the information for distribution determination, that is, the numerical information acquired from the jackpot type counter C2, among the hold information stored in the execution area 127 for the special figure, is the selected distribution. Understand which type of jackpot result is supported in the minute table. Specifically, when the distribution table for the first special figure is selected, any of the low accuracy jackpot result, the unspecified high accuracy jackpot result, the explicit high accuracy jackpot result, and the most advantageous jackpot result is selected. Understand whether it corresponds to. In addition, when the distribution table for the second special figure is selected, it is grasped which of the low probability jackpot result and the most advantageous jackpot result corresponds to.

In the following step S1406, a process of setting a flag corresponding to the type of the jackpot result specified in step S1405 to the main RAM 84 is executed. Specifically, if it is specified that the result is a low-probability jackpot, the low-probability flag is set to "1", and if it is specified that the result is an unspecified high-probability jackpot, the unspecified flag is set to "1". If you specify that it is an explicit high-accuracy jackpot result, set "1" in the explicit flag, and if you specify that it is the most advantageous jackpot result, set "1" in the most advantageous flag. set. In the following description, the determination as to whether or not the result is various jackpots is performed by determining whether or not the flag corresponding to the main RAM 84 is set.

In the following step S1407, the stop result setting process for the jackpot result is executed. Specifically, the jackpot result in which the information on the mode of the pattern to be finally stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 38a or the second special figure display unit 38b in this game is stored in the main ROM 83 in advance. It is specified from the stop result table for use, and the specified information is stored in the main RAM 84. In the stop result table for the jackpot result, the type of the pattern mode to be stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 38a or the second special figure display unit 38b is set differently for each type of the jackpot result. In step S1407, information on the mode of the pattern according to the type of jackpot result specified in step S1405 is stored in the main RAM 84.

The information on the type of the pattern to be stopped and displayed is determined according to the value of the jackpot type counter C2. In this case, the mode of the pattern may be set in a one-to-one correspondence with each jackpot result, or a plurality of types of pattern modes may be set for each jackpot result.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1404 that it is not a big hit result, it is determined in step S1408 whether or not the result of the hit / fail determination process in step S1403 is a small hit result. If it is a small hit result, the process proceeds to step S1409.

In step S1409, "1" is set in the small hit flag provided in the main RAM 84. In the following step S1410, the stop result setting process for the small hit result is executed. Specifically, in this game, the information on the mode of the pattern to be finally stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 38a or the second special figure display unit 38b is stored in the main ROM 83 in advance. It is specified from the stop result table for the result, and the specified information is stored in the main RAM 84. The information on the mode of the pattern selected in this case is different from the information on the mode of the pattern selected in the case of the jackpot result.

If it is determined in step S1408 that the result is not a small hit result, the stop result setting process for the off result is executed in step S1411. Specifically, the information on the mode of the pattern to be finally stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 38a or the second special figure display unit 38b in this game is stored in the main ROM 83 in advance. It is specified from the stop result table for use, and the specified information is stored in the main RAM 84. The information on the aspect of the pattern selected in this case is different from the information on the aspect of the pattern selected in the case of the big hit result and the information on the aspect of the pattern selected in the case of the small hit result.

After executing any of the processes of step S1407, step S1410 and step S1411, in step S1412, the display duration grasping process is executed. In such processing, the numerical information of the variable type counter CS is acquired. In addition, it is determined whether or not the reach display is generated by the symbol display device 42 in this game round. Specifically, when the current game round is the most advantageous jackpot result or the low probability jackpot result, it is determined that the reach display occurs. Further, if it is not the result of any big hit and the numerical information of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area 127 for the special figure is the numerical information corresponding to the reach occurrence, it is determined that the reach display occurs. ..

When it is determined that the reach display occurs, the display duration information corresponding to the numerical information of the current variation type counter CS is acquired by referring to the reach generation display duration table stored in the main ROM 83. .. On the other hand, when it is determined that the reach display does not occur, it is determined whether or not the game times this time is an explicit high-accuracy jackpot result, an unspecified high-accuracy jackpot result, or a small hit result, and either of them is used. If there is, the display duration table corresponding to the result is read from the main ROM 83, and the display duration information corresponding to the numerical information of the variation type counter CS this time is acquired. In this case, at least in the game round triggered by the hold information stored in the hold information in the first special figure hold area 125, it is impossible to identify or identify which of the unspecified high-accuracy jackpot result and the small hit result. The display duration is selected so that the effect is executed by the symbol display device 42, the display light emitting unit 54, and the speaker unit 55 in a difficult manner. However, since the display duration table referred to in the case of the unspecified high-accuracy big hit result and the case of the small hit result is different, the degree of expectation that the winning / failing lottery mode after the open / close execution mode is the high probability mode It is possible to make the selection rate of the production with a high degree of difference different between the two cases. Specifically, the production with a high degree of expectation occurs in the case of an unspecified high-probability jackpot result rather than in the case of a small hit result. It's easier. On the other hand, if the reach display does not occur and is neither the explicit high-accuracy jackpot result, the unspecified high-accuracy jackpot result, or the small hit result, the off display duration table is read from the main ROM 83, and this time. The display duration information corresponding to the numerical information of the variation type counter CS is acquired.

In addition, when the display duration table for disengagement is referred to, the display duration information is the first special figure holding area if it is a game time triggered by the holding information stored in the first special figure holding area 125. It is set so that the display duration becomes shorter as the number of reserved information stored in 125 increases, and if the game is played with the reserved information stored in the second special figure holding area 126 as an opportunity, the game is concerned. The display duration is set to become shorter as the number of reserved information stored in the second special figure holding area 126 increases. Also, in the situation where the support mode is the high frequency support mode, compared to the situation where the number of pending information is the same, the display duration is selected to be shorter than in the situation where the support mode is the low frequency support mode. The display duration table is set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display duration may not change depending on the number of pending information and the support mode, and the above relationship may be reversed. Furthermore, the above configuration may be applied to the display duration when reach occurs.

In the following step S1413, the information on the display duration grasped in step S1412 is set in the special figure special electric timer counter. The update of the numerical information set in the timer counter is executed in the timer update process of step S210 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) of the main MPU 82. By the way, as an effect for the game round, the variation display of the pattern on the first special symbol display unit 38a or the second special symbol display unit 38b and the variation display of the symbol on the symbol display device 42 are performed, and each of these variation displays is performed. When it is terminated, the final stop is displayed over the final stop time in a state where the stop result of the game round is displayed (in the symbol display device 42, a predetermined symbol combination is waiting on the effective line). .. In this case, the display duration acquired in step S1412 is the total time for one game minus the final stop time. In this respect, the display duration can be rephrased as the time before the final stop.

In the following step S1414, the variation command and the type command are set as output targets. The variable command contains information on the display duration. Here, as described above, the display duration acquired by referring to the out-of-order display duration table is different from the display duration acquired by referring to the reach generation display duration table. Even if the information on the presence or absence of reach occurrence is not included in, the voice emission control device 91, which is the control device on the sub side, can specify the presence or absence of reach occurrence from the information on the display duration. In this respect, it can be said that the variable command contains information indicating whether or not reach has occurred. The variation command may include information that directly indicates whether or not reach has occurred. In addition, the type command includes information on the game result. The variation command and the type command set as the output target in step S1414 are transmitted to the voice emission control device 91 which is the control device on the sub side.

After executing the process of step S1414, in step S1415, among the first special figure display unit 38a and the second special figure display unit 38b, the display unit on the execution target side of the current game round starts the variable display of the pattern. Let me. In the following step S1415, the special figure special electric counter is added by 1. In this case, since the value of the special figure special electric counter is "0" when the special figure fluctuation start processing is executed, the value of the special figure special electric counter is "1" when the processing of step S1415 is executed. Become. After that, the special figure fluctuation start processing is completed.

<Processing during special figure fluctuation>
Next, the processing during the special figure change in step S1207 will be described.

In the special figure changing process, it is determined whether or not the timing is before the final stop display during the duration of the game round, and if it is before the final stop display, the first special figure display unit 38a and the second special figure are displayed. In the figure display unit 38b, a process for regularly changing the display mode of the pattern on the execution target side of the current game round is executed.

In addition, instead of waiting in the special figure changing process until the final stop display timing is reached, if it is not the final stop display timing, after executing the above-mentioned regular change processing, this special figure End the processing during fluctuation. Therefore, after the effect for the game round is started, the special figure changing process is started every time the special figure special electric control process is started until the final stop display timing is reached. Further, when it is time to display the final stop, the symbol display device 42 transmits the final stop command to the voice emission control device 91 in order to display the stop result of the current game round as the final stop, and at the same time, the second stop is displayed. Of the 1 special figure display unit 38a and the 2nd special figure display unit 38b, the display mode of the pattern on the execution target side of the current game round is set to the display mode corresponding to the lottery result of the current game round. Further, the information of the final stop time (0.5 sec) of the game round is read from the main ROM 83 and set in the special figure special electric timer counter. Then, by adding 1 to the value of the special figure special electric counter, the value of the counter is updated from the one corresponding to the special figure changing process to the one corresponding to the special figure finalizing process.

<Processing during special drawing confirmation>
Next, the process during determination of the special figure in step S1208 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the process of determining the special figure, in step S1601, it is determined whether or not the final stop time of the current game round has elapsed. If a negative determination is made in step S1601, the process of determining the special figure is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1601, the process proceeds to step S1602. In step S1602, it is determined whether or not the result of the winning / failing determination that triggered the game round this time is a big hit result or a small hit result.

If a negative determination is made in step S1602, the process during determination of the special figure is terminated after the value of the special figure special electric counter is cleared to "0" in step S1603. As a result, in the next special figure special electric control process, the special figure change start process will be executed.

On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1602, the process proceeds to step S1604, and the hitting direction notification unit 38e provided in the special figure unit 38 is ON-controlled. As a result, the LED lamp provided in the ball striking direction notification unit 38e is turned on, and notification that the opening / closing execution mode is in progress is started.

In the following step S1605, the information of the opening time (for example, 4 sec) stored in advance in the main ROM 83 is read out, and in step S1606, the information of the opening time is set in the special figure special electric timer counter. By the way, the opening time is constant regardless of the type of game result that triggered the transition to the open / close execution mode.

In the following step S1607, the opening command is set as the output target. The opening command is a command for causing the voice emission control device 91, which is a control device on the sub side, to recognize that it is the timing to start the effect for the open / close execution mode. The opening command also includes information indicating which of the various big hit results and small hit results is the game result that triggered the open / close execution mode. Therefore, the voice emission control device 91 can execute the effect of the open / close execution mode in a manner corresponding to the game result that triggered the open / close execution mode.

Then, in step S1608, after adding 1 to the special figure special electric counter, the process during determination of the special figure is terminated. In this case, since the value of the special figure special electric counter is "2" when the special figure finalizing process is executed, the value of the special figure special electric counter is "3" when the process of step S1608 is executed. Become.

<Special electric start processing>
Next, the special electric start processing in step S1209 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 27.

In the special electric power start processing, in step S1701, it is determined whether or not the opening time in the opening / closing execution mode of this time has elapsed. If a negative determination is made in step S1701, the special electric power start process is terminated as it is.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1701, it is determined in step S1702 whether or not the execution trigger of the opening / closing execution mode this time is one of the jackpot results. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1702, the setting process for the jackpot result in steps S1703 to S1705 is executed.

In the setting process at the time of the jackpot result, 15 is set in the round counter RC provided in the main RAM 84 in step S1703, and 10 is set in the winning counter PC provided in the main RAM 84 in step S1704. .. The round counter RC is a counter for specifying the number of remaining round games by the main MPU 82 in the open / close execution mode, and the winning counter PC has an upper limit number of numbers in one round game or one open / close number specified mode. This is a counter for the main MPU 82 to specify whether or not a game ball has been won. In the following step S1705, a read process of the opening duration corresponding to the jackpot result is executed. Specifically, by checking the flag of the main RWM84, it is determined whether or not the jackpot result that triggered the opening / closing execution mode this time is an explicit high-accuracy jackpot result or an unspecified high-accuracy jackpot result. If any of the jackpot results is obtained, the information on the opening duration corresponding to the short-time mode is read from the main ROM 83. On the other hand, when the jackpot result that triggered the opening / closing execution mode this time is the low probability jackpot result or the most advantageous jackpot result, the information of the opening duration corresponding to the long-time mode is read from the main ROM 83.

On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in step S1702, it means that the opening / closing execution mode this time is triggered by the small hit result. In this case, in step S1706, it is determined whether or not the small hit result is generated by the hold information stored in the first special figure hold area 125. When an affirmative determination is made in step S1706, the setting process at the time of the small hit result of the first special figure of steps S1707 to S1709 is executed, and when a negative determination is made in step S1706, steps S171-10. The setting process at the time of the small hit result of the second special figure of S1712 is executed.

In the setting process at the time of the small hit result of the first special figure, 15 is set in the open / close counter SOC provided in the main RAM 84 in step S1707, and the winning counter provided in the main RAM 84 in step S1708. Set 10 on the PC. The open / close counter SOC is a counter for specifying the number of times the large winning opening 32a of the special electric winning device 32 is opened / closed by the main MPU 82 in the open / close execution mode of the open / close number specified mode. In the following step S1709, the read processing of the opening duration corresponding to the small hit result of the first special figure is executed. The opening duration is stored in advance in the main ROM 83, and specifically, it is 0.05 sec, which is shorter than the firing cycle (0.6 sec) of the game ball.

The opening duration corresponding to the small hit result of the first special figure may be longer than the opening duration of the short-time mode and shorter than the firing cycle of the game ball, which is the same as the firing cycle of the game ball. It may be longer than the firing cycle of the game ball, and may be shorter than the opening duration corresponding to the small hit result of the second special figure described later.

In the setting process at the time of the small hit result of the second special figure, 2 is set in the open / close counter SOC provided in the main RAM 84 in step S1710, and the winning counter provided in the main RAM 84 is set in step S1711. Set 10 on the PC. In the following step S1712, the read processing of the opening duration corresponding to the small hit result of the second special figure is executed. The opening duration is stored in advance in the main ROM 83, and specifically, it is longer than the opening duration (0.05 sec) corresponding to the small hit result of the first special figure, and further, the game ball is launched. It is 0.9 sec, which is longer than the cycle (0.6 sec). However, the opening duration corresponding to the small hit result of the second special figure is shorter than the opening duration (29 sec) of the long-time mode.

After executing the processing of step S1705, step S1709 or step S1712, the read open duration information is set in the special figure special electric timer counter in step S1713. In the following step S1714, an opening setting process for opening the large winning opening 32a is executed. In the open setting process, "1" is set in the register corresponding to the large winning opening 32a in the main MPU 82. As a result, in the port output process of step S207 in the next timer interrupt process (FIG. 11), the output of the drive signal to the drive unit 32c for special electric power is started in order to switch the large winning opening 32a to the open state. Further, in step S1715, the release command is set as the output target. The release command is a command for causing the voice emission control device 91, which is a control device on the sub side, to recognize that it is the timing when the large winning opening 32a is opened. By receiving the release command, the voice emission control device 91 executes control for switching the effect in the open / close execution mode accordingly.

Then, in step S1716, after the special figure special electric counter is added by 1, the special electric power start process is terminated. In this case, since the value of the special figure special electric counter is "3" when the special electric start process is executed, the value of the special figure special electric counter is "4" when the process of step S1716 is executed.

<Processing while the special electric power is open>
Next, the process during opening of the special electric power in step S1210 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 28.

In the process during opening of the special electric power, it is determined in step S1801 whether or not the open continuous time set in the special electric power timer counter has elapsed. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1801, the process proceeds to step S1802. In step S1802, a closing setting process for closing the large winning opening 32a is executed. In the closing setting process, "0" is set in the register corresponding to the large winning opening 32a in the main MPU 82. As a result, in the port output process of step S207 in the next timer interrupt process (FIG. 11), the output of the drive signal to the drive unit 32c for special electric power is stopped in order to switch the special winning port 32a to the closed state.

In the following step S1803, it is determined whether or not the trigger of the opening / closing execution mode being executed this time is a small hit result. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1803, the open / close counter SOC provided in the main RAM 84 is subtracted by 1 in step S1804, and whether the open / close counter SOC value is "0" in step S1805. Judge whether or not. If the value of the open / close counter SOC is not "0", the closing time setting process for the special figure special electric timer counter is executed in step S1806. The closing time is constant regardless of the type of game result that triggered the transition to the opening / closing execution mode, and specifically, is 1 sec, which is longer than the firing cycle of the game ball. Then, in step S1807, after adding 1 to the special figure special electric counter, the processing during the opening of the special electric power is terminated. In this case, since the value of the special figure special electric counter is "4" when the process during opening of the special electric power is executed, the value of the special figure special electric counter becomes "5" when the process of step S1807 is executed. ..

On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in step S1803, it means that the opening / closing execution mode this time is the round number specified mode. In this case, in step S1808, the round counter RC provided in the main RAM 84 is subtracted by 1, and in step S1809, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter RC is “0”. If the value of the round counter RC is not "0", after executing the processes of steps S1806 and S1807 already described, the processing during the opening of this special electric power is terminated, and the value of the round counter RC is "0". If, the process of opening the special electric power is terminated after the process of step S1807 described above is executed.

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1801, it is determined in step S1810 whether or not a prize has been generated in the large winning opening 32a. If no prize has been generated in the large prize opening 32a, the process during opening of the special electric train is terminated as it is, and if a prize has been generated in the large prize opening 32a, the process proceeds to step S1811.

In step S1811, the winning counter PC provided in the main RAM 84 is subtracted by 1, and in step S1812, it is determined whether or not the winning counter PC is “0”. If the winning counter PC is not "0", the process of opening the special electric power is terminated as it is, and if the winning counter PC is "0", the process proceeds to step S1813.

In step S1813, the closure setting process for the special electric power is executed in the same manner as in step S1802. As a result, the special electric winning device 32 is closed. In the following step S1814, it is determined whether or not the trigger of the opening / closing execution mode being executed this time is a small hit result. If a negative determination is made in step S1814, the process proceeds to step S1808. The processing contents after step S1808 are as described above.

On the other hand, when an affirmative judgment is made in step S1814, after clearing the value of the open / close counter SOC to "0" in step S1815, the special figure special electric counter is added by 1 in step S1807, and the processing during the opening of the special electric power is performed. To finish.

<Processing while the special electric train is closed>
Next, the process during closing of the special electric power in step S1211 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the special electric closing processing, in step S1901, it is determined whether or not both the round counter RC and the open / close counter SOC are “0”. If any one of them is not "0", it is determined in step S1902 whether or not the closing time has elapsed. If the closing time has not passed, the processing during closing of this special electric train is terminated as it is, and if the closing time has passed, in step S1903, the execution trigger of this opening / closing execution mode is one of the jackpot results. Determine if it exists.

If an affirmative judgment is made in step S1903, 10 is set in the winning counter PC in step S1904, and the opening duration corresponding to the jackpot result is read out in step S1905. The contents of these processes are the same as those in steps S1704 and S1705 in the special electric start process (FIG. 27).

When a negative determination is made in step S1903, it means that the opening / closing execution mode of this time is triggered by the small hit result. In this case, in step S1906, it is determined whether or not the small hit result is generated by the hold information stored in the first special figure hold area 125. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1906, the opening duration corresponding to the small hit result of the first special figure is read out in step S1907. The processing content is the same as in step S1709 in the special electric power start processing (FIG. 27).

If a negative determination is made in step S1906, the opening duration corresponding to the small hit result of the second special figure is read out in step S1908. The processing content is the same as in step S1712 in the special electric power start processing (FIG. 27).

After executing the processing of step S1905, step S1907 or step S1908, the read open duration information is set in the special figure special electric timer counter in step S1909. In the following step S1910, the opening setting process for opening the large winning opening 32a is executed again. The processing content is the same as in step S1714 in the special electric power start processing (FIG. 27).

Then, in step S1911, after subtracting 1 from the special figure special electric counter, the process during closing of the special electric power is terminated. In this case, since the value of the special figure special electric counter is "5" when the special electric power closing process is executed, the value of the special figure special electric counter becomes "4" when the process of step S1911 is executed. ..

On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1901, the process proceeds to step S1912. In step S1912, the ending command is set as the output target. The ending command is a command for causing the voice emission control device 91, which is a control device on the sub side, to recognize that it is the timing to start the effect for ending. The ending command also includes information indicating which of the various big hit results and small hit results is the game result that triggered the open / close execution mode. Therefore, the voice emission control device 91 can execute the ending effect in a manner corresponding to the game result that triggered the opening / closing execution mode.

In the following step S1913, the information of the ending time (for example, 6 sec) stored in advance in the main ROM 83 is read out, and the information of the ending time is set in the special figure special electric timer counter. By the way, the ending time is constant regardless of the type of game result that triggered the transition to the open / close execution mode.

Then, in step S1914, after adding 1 to the special figure special electric counter, the process during closing of the special electric power is terminated. In this case, since the value of the special figure special electric counter is "5" when the special electric power closing process is executed, the value of the special figure special electric counter becomes "6" when the process of step S1914 is executed. ..

<Special train end processing>
Next, the special electric termination process in step S1212 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the special electric power ending process, in step S2001, it is determined whether or not the ending time has elapsed. If the ending time has not elapsed, the special electric train termination process is terminated as it is, and if the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S2002.

In step S2002, the game state transition process is executed. In the game state transition process, the type of jackpot result that triggered the transition of the open / close execution mode that ended this time is confirmed by referring to the flag of the main RWM84, and the winning / losing lottery corresponding to the confirmed jackpot result type is selected. Set the mode and support mode. In this process, the flag indicating the information corresponding to the type of jackpot result is cleared to "0".

In the following step S2003, the hitting direction notification unit 38e provided in the special figure unit 38 is OFF-controlled. As a result, the LED lamp provided in the ball striking direction notification unit 38e is turned off, and the notification that the opening / closing execution mode is in is completed. After that, in step S2004, after clearing the special figure special electric counter to "0", the special electric power termination process is terminated.

<Details of small hit results>
Next, the content of the small hit result will be described with reference to the explanatory diagram of FIG.

As already explained, although it triggers the transition to the open / close execution mode, the small hit result is set as the game result in which the mode before the shift to the open / close execution mode is maintained for the winning / losing lottery mode and the support mode. .. The small hit result is obtained when the hit / fail determination process is executed for the hold information stored in the first special figure hold area 125 and for the hold information stored in the second special figure hold area 126. It can be selected in any case when the pass / fail determination process is executed.

However, as shown in FIG. 31, the case where the hit / fail determination process is executed for the hold information stored in the second special figure hold area 126 is stored in the first special figure hold area 125. The probability of a small hit result is set higher than when the hit / fail determination process is executed for the held information. In detail about the probability, regardless of whether the winning / failing lottery mode is the low probability mode or the high probability mode, the small hit result of the first special figure has a winning probability of 1/200, whereas the second special figure has a winning probability of 1/200. The small hit result in the figure has a winning probability of 1/15.

Here, the probability of a jackpot result in the hit / fail determination process is 1/300 in the low probability mode and 1/30 in the high probability mode. Then, the winning probability of the small hit result in the first special figure is higher than the winning probability of the big hit result in the low probability mode and lower than the winning probability of the big hit result in the high probability mode. On the other hand, the winning probability of the small hit result in the second special figure is not only higher than the winning probability of the big hit result in the low probability mode, but also higher than the winning probability of the big hit result in the high probability mode.

In both the case where the small hit result of the first special figure is obtained and the case where the small hit result of the second special figure is obtained, the opening / closing execution mode is shifted to the open / close number specified mode. The content of the mode is also different depending on the result of both small hits. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 31, the maximum number of winnings is 10 for the small hit result of the first special figure and the small hit result of the second special figure, but the first special figure is the same. In the case of the small hit result of, the number of times of opening and closing of the special electric winning device 32 is 15 times and the opening duration of each time is 0.05 sec, whereas the small hit result of the second special figure is obtained. In this case, the special electric winning device 32 is opened and closed twice, and the opening duration of each opening is 0.9 sec. Therefore, in the open / close execution mode triggered by the small hit result of the first special figure, there is a high possibility that the special electric winning device 32 will hardly receive a prize, or even if it occurs, it will be about one. 2 In the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the small hit result of the special figure, it is expected that one or two prizes will be generated for the special electric winning device 32 at each opening time. By the way, in the open / close execution mode triggered by the small hit result of the first special figure, the total time that the special electric winning device 32 is in the open state is 0.75 sec, whereas the small of the second special figure is In the open / close execution mode triggered by the hit result, the total time that the special electric winning device 32 is in the open state is 1.8 sec, and the total open duration is also the small hit result of the second special figure. Is longer than the small hit result of the first special figure.

As described above, the small hit result of the second special figure has a higher probability of occurrence per unit winning number to the corresponding operating ports 33 and 34 than the small hit result of the first special figure. Further, in the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the small hit result of the second special figure, the special electric winning device 32 that can be expected during one opening / closing execution mode than in the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the small hit result of the first special figure. The number of prizes won will also increase. As a result, the expected degree of winning the special electric winning device 32 in the open / close execution mode of the small hit result trigger per unit winning number to the corresponding operating ports 33 and 34 is higher in the second operating port 34 than in the first operating port. It will be higher than 33.

<Notification of hitting direction>
Next, the configuration for notifying the hitting direction (launching area) will be described.

As described above, the special figure unit 38 of the game board 24 is provided with the hitting direction notification unit 38e, and the hitting direction notification unit 38e is directly provided by the main MPU 82 without any other control device intervening. Be controlled. Then, in the open / close execution mode, the hitting direction notification unit 38e is lit to notify that the open / close execution mode is in progress, and the game ball is placed in the right region PA3 in order to generate a prize in the special electric winning device 32. It is possible to encourage the fire.

However, in the hitting direction notification unit 38e, since the LED lamp only lights up during the opening / closing execution mode, the hitting direction is not clearly notified. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10, the symbol display device 42 has a configuration in which the notification of the hitting direction is made clearer. Hereinafter, the processing configuration for notifying the hitting direction in the symbol display device 42 will be described.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a notification control process that is periodically (for example, at a cycle of 2 msec) executed in the MPU 112 of the voice emission control device 91.

First, in step S2101, it is determined whether or not an opening command has been received from the main MPU 82. When the opening command is received, in step S2102, the opening time information is read from the ROM 113 of the voice emission control device 91 and written to the RAM 114, and the written opening time information is periodically subtracted. By updating, the measurement of the opening time is started. This opening time is the same as the opening time measured in the main MPU 82.

In the following step S2103, the content of the opening effect of this time is specified while referring to the information of the game result included in the opening command received this time, and the data table according to the specified content is read from the ROM 113. As a result, the light emission control of the display light emitting unit 54 and the sound output control of the speaker unit 55 are performed in a manner corresponding to the specified content.

In the following step S2104, a setting process for performing the first stage notification regarding the notification of the hitting direction is executed. The first-stage notification is a notification performed prior to the start of full-scale notification of the hitting direction, and does not prompt the start of launching the game ball in the suggested hitting direction, but suggests it. It is done with the purpose of encouraging you to prepare to start hitting the ball in the direction. In step S2104, a data table corresponding to the first stage notification is displayed from the ROM 113 so that the light emission control of the display light emitting unit 54 and the sound output control of the speaker unit 55 can be performed in a mode corresponding to the first stage notification. read out. For example, as a sound output mode for the first stage notification by the speaker unit 55, a mode such as "Please prepare for firing to the right" can be considered.

In the following step S2105, a command including the content of the opening effect specified in step S2103 and the content indicating that the first stage notification should be started is transmitted to the display control device 92. As a result, the display control device 92 executes the display control of the symbol display device 42 with the content of the opening effect specified in step S2103, and the symbol display device 42 displays the image corresponding to the first stage notification. The display control of the symbol display device 42 is executed as described above. After executing the process of step S2105, the present notification control process is terminated.

If a negative determination is made in step S2101, whether or not the period corresponding to the notification switching timing has elapsed since the opening effect was started is determined in step S2106 to determine whether the notification switching timing is reached. Judge whether or not. The notification switching timing is set as a timing that is after the start timing of the opening period and before the end timing of the opening period by a specific period. During the specific period, when the game ball was supplied to the game ball launch mechanism 27, the launch operation was started for the launch operation device 28 with the aim of winning the special electric winning device 32, and then the launch operation was started. The maximum time required for the gaming ball to win the special electric winning device 32 in the open state is set to be 3 times or less of the maximum time, and preferably the maximum time is the maximum time. The period is less than twice that of the above, and specifically, the pachinko machine 10 is set to the above-mentioned longest time. More specifically, the notification switching timing is set as a timing 2 sec before the end timing of the opening time.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S2106, a setting process for performing a second-stage notification regarding the notification of the hitting direction is executed in step S2107. The second stage notification is performed for the purpose of prompting the start of launching the game ball in the suggested hitting direction. In step S2107, a data table corresponding to the second stage notification is displayed from the ROM 113 so that the light emission control of the display light emitting unit 54 and the sound output control of the speaker unit 55 can be performed in a mode corresponding to the second stage notification. read out. For example, as a sound output mode for the second stage notification by the speaker unit 55, a mode such as "Please fire to the right" can be considered.

In the following step S2108, a command including a content indicating that the second stage notification should be started is transmitted to the display control device 92. As a result, the display control device 92 executes the display control of the symbol display device 42 so that the image corresponding to the second stage notification is displayed on the symbol display device 42. After executing the process of step S2108, the present notification control process is terminated.

If a negative determination is made in step S2106, it is determined in step S2109 whether or not the ending command has been received. When the ending command is received, in step S2110, the ending time information is read from the ROM 113 of the voice emission control device 91 and written to the RAM 114, and the written ending time information is periodically subtracted. By updating, the measurement of the ending time is started. This ending time is the same as the ending time measured by the main MPU 82.

In the following step S2111, the content of the ending effect of this time is specified while referring to the information of the game result included in the ending command received this time, and the data table according to the specified content is read from the ROM 113. As a result, the light emission control of the display light emitting unit 54 and the sound output control of the speaker unit 55 are performed in a manner corresponding to the specified content.

In the following step S2112, a setting process for performing a third stage notification regarding the notification of the hitting direction is executed. The third stage notification is performed for the purpose of prompting the launch of the game ball in the direction corresponding to the support mode after the open / close execution mode before the notification of the hitting direction is completely completed. That is, if the low frequency support mode is set after the open / close execution mode, a notification prompting the launch of the game ball toward the left area PA2 is performed, and if the high frequency support mode is set after the open / close execution mode, the right area PA3 A notification is given to prompt the launch of the game ball toward.

By the way, although detailed description is omitted, the main MPU 82 gives a command indicating which mode is to be used when the winning / failing lottery mode is changed or the support mode is changed. Since the configuration is such that transmission is performed to the MPU 112, the MPU 112 of the voice emission control device 91 can grasp the winning / failing lottery mode and the support mode before the opening / closing execution mode. Further, as already explained, the ending command includes information on which game result triggered the opening / closing execution mode this time. Therefore, in the MPU 112 of the voice emission control device 91, it is possible to specify the support mode after the opening / closing execution mode by using this information, and based on the specific result, the notification mode of the third stage notification. To determine.

In step S2112, a data table corresponding to the third stage notification is displayed from the ROM 113 so that the light emission control of the display light emitting unit 54 and the sound output control of the speaker unit 55 can be performed in a mode corresponding to the third stage notification. read out. For example, if the high-frequency support mode is set after the open / close execution mode, the sound output mode for the third stage notification by the speaker unit 55 may be a mode such as "Please fire to the right after the bonus ends." If the low frequency support mode is set after the open / close execution mode, the sound output mode for the third stage notification by the speaker unit 55 may be "Please fire to the left after the bonus ends." ..

In the following step S2113, a command including the content of the ending effect specified in step S2111 and the content indicating that the third stage notification should be started is transmitted to the display control device 92. As a result, the display control device 92 executes the display control of the symbol display device 42 with the content of the ending effect specified in step S2111, and the symbol display device 42 displays an image corresponding to the third stage notification. The display control of the symbol display device 42 is executed as described above. After executing the process of step S2113, the present notification control process is terminated.

If a negative determination is made in step S2109, it is determined in step S2114 whether or not the ending time has elapsed. If the ending time has not elapsed, this notification control process is terminated as it is. If the ending time has elapsed, the ending process of the ending effect is executed in step S2115 to end the ending effect in the display light emitting unit 54 and the speaker unit 55. Further, in step S2116, the release process of the third stage notification is executed to end the third stage notification in the display light emitting unit 54 and the speaker unit 55. Further, in step S2117, the present notification control process is terminated after the command including the content for ending the ending effect and the third stage notification is transmitted to the display control device 92. By receiving the command, the display control device 92 ends the ending effect of the symbol display device 42 and ends the third stage notification of the symbol display device 42.

Next, with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 33, the relationship between the notification period in the hitting direction notification unit 38e and each period of the first stage notification, the second stage notification, and the third stage notification in the symbol display device 42 will be described. To do.

33 (a) shows the execution status of the opening / closing execution mode, FIG. 33 (b) shows the execution status of the opening effect, FIG. 33 (c) shows the execution status of the ending effect, and FIG. 33 (d) shows the hit ball. The control state of the direction notification unit 38e is shown, FIG. 33 (e) shows the execution status of the first stage notification, FIG. 33 (f) shows the execution status of the second stage notification, and FIG. 33 (g) shows the third stage notification. Indicates the execution status of stage notification.

The opening / closing execution mode shown in FIG. 33 is a round number regulation mode of the high frequency winning mode triggered by the most advantageous jackpot result. However, the following notification modes are all applicable, including the case of the round number regulation mode of the low frequency winning mode triggered by the unspecified high accuracy jackpot result and the case of the opening / closing number regulation mode triggered by the small hit result. It occurs in the open / close execution mode.

As shown in FIG. 33 (a), the opening / closing execution mode is started at the timing of t1, and as shown in FIG. 33 (b), the opening effect is started at the timing of t1. Further, at the timing of t1, the lighting of the hitting direction notification unit 38e is started as shown in FIG. 33 (d), and the first stage notification in the symbol display device 42 is started as shown in FIG. 33 (e). Is started. As shown in FIG. 33A, the first-stage notification is performed by displaying an arrow image pointing to the right in the first-stage notification mode. The first stage notification mode is a mode in which the outer edge of the arrow image is shown by a solid line and the inside is transparent.

After that, when the notification switching timing is set at the timing of t2, the first-stage notification in the symbol display device 42 is completed as shown in FIG. 33 (e), and the symbol is displayed as shown in FIG. 33 (f). The second stage notification in the display device 42 is started. As shown in FIG. 33 (B), the second-stage notification is performed by displaying an arrow image pointing to the right in the second-stage notification mode. The second stage notification mode is a mode in which the outer edge of the arrow image is shown by a solid line and the inside is colored and opaque such as gold.

After that, the opening effect is finished at the timing of t3, and the opening and closing of the special electric winning device 32 is started. Then, at the timing of t4, as shown in FIG. 33 (c), the ending effect is started, so that the second stage notification in the symbol display device 42 is terminated and as shown in FIG. 33 (f). , As shown in FIG. 33 (g), the third stage notification in the symbol display device 42 is started. Here, since the opening / closing execution mode is triggered by the most advantageous jackpot result, the third stage notification notifies the direction in which the second operating port 34 can be aimed at winning, as shown in FIG. 33 (C). It is done to do. Specifically, the third stage notification is performed by displaying an arrow image pointing to the right in the third stage notification mode. The third stage notification mode is a mode in which the outer edge of the arrow image is shown by a solid line and the inside is translucent. When the low frequency support mode is set after the open / close execution mode, an arrow image pointing to the left is displayed in the third stage notification mode.

After that, at the timing of t5, as shown in FIG. 33 (c), the ending effect is ended, and as shown in FIG. 33 (a), the open / close execution mode is ended, and further, in FIG. 33 (d). As shown, the hitting direction notification unit 38e is turned off, and as shown in FIG. 33 (g), the third stage notification in the symbol display device 42 is terminated.

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

The small hit result of the second special figure has a higher probability of occurrence per unit winning number to the corresponding operating ports 33 and 34 than the small hit result of the first special figure. Further, in the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the small hit result of the second special figure, the special electric winning device 32 that can be expected during one opening / closing execution mode than in the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the small hit result of the first special figure. The number of prizes won will also increase. As a result, the expected degree of winning the special electric winning device 32 in the open / close execution mode of the small hit result trigger per unit winning number to the corresponding operating ports 33 and 34 is higher in the second operating port 34 than in the first operating port. It will be higher than 33.

Here, in the pachinko machine 10, the number of prize balls for winning a prize in the second operating port 34 is set to one. For example, in a configuration in which a plurality of prize balls for winning a prize in the second operating port 34 are set, when the support mode becomes the high frequency support mode, the winning / failing determination process does not win. Nevertheless, it is expected that the number of balls held by the player will increase. On the other hand, by adjusting the mode of the nail 24b arranged around the second operating port 34 and the operating mode of the general electric accessory 34a, the frequency of winning the second operating port 34 can be suppressed. It is possible to suppress an increase in the number of balls held by the player in the high frequency support mode. However, in this case, there is a concern that the winning frequency of the second operating port 34 in the high frequency support mode will be extremely reduced. In particular, in this pachinko machine 10, the hold information acquired based on the winning of the second operating port 34 is a big hit than the holding information acquired based on the winning of the first operating port 33. Since the distribution mode of the jackpot result in the case is advantageous to the player, it is not preferable that the frequency of winning the prize in the second operating port 34 is extremely reduced.

On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10, as described above, the number of prize balls for winning the second operating port 34 is set to one. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from increasing the number of balls held in the high-frequency support mode without extremely reducing the frequency of winning the second operating port 34 in the high-frequency support mode.

However, if the number of prize balls for winning a prize in the second operating port 34 is set to one, it is certainly suppressed that the number of balls held by the player increases in the high frequency support mode, but this time, instead. It is expected that the number of balls held by the player will be extremely reduced. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10, the expectation of winning the special electric winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode of the small hit result trigger per unit winning number of the corresponding operating ports 33 and 34 as described above is the highest. The second operating port 34 is configured to be higher than the first operating port 33. As a result, in the high frequency support mode, the number of balls held by the player may decrease in relation to the prize ball for winning the second operating port 34, but the special electric power in the open / close execution mode triggered by the small hit result. It is possible to compensate for the decrease in the number of balls held in relation to the prize balls for winning the prize in the prize device 32.

On the other hand, the degree of expectation of winning the special electric winning device 32 in the open / close execution mode of the small hit result trigger per unit winning number to the corresponding operating ports 33 and 34 is determined by the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34. Rather than simply improving both, the winning expectation for the first operating port 33 is set lower than the winning expectation for the second operating port 34. As a result, the low-frequency support mode can be set to a mode in which the number of balls held by the player is reduced as before. Therefore, it is possible to achieve the above-mentioned excellent effects while clarifying the difference in advantage between the high-frequency support mode and the low-frequency support mode.

Since the configuration is such that the expectation of winning the special electric winning device 32 in the open / close execution mode of the small hit result trigger per unit winning number of the corresponding operating ports 33 and 34 is adjusted, compared with the case of adjusting the nail 24b or the like. Therefore, it is possible to adjust the payout rate of the prize balls in the high frequency support mode only by adjusting the control side. Therefore, the adjustment work of the payout rate can be facilitated.

The winning probability of the small hit result of the second special figure is set to a higher probability than the winning probability of the big hit result in the high probability mode, and further, 1 in the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the small hit result of the second special figure. It can be expected that more than one game ball will win the special electric winning device 32. As a result, in the high frequency support mode, the number of balls held by the player may decrease in relation to the prize ball for winning the second operating port 34, but the special electric power in the open / close execution mode triggered by the small hit result. It is possible to compensate for the decrease in the number of balls held in relation to the prize balls for winning the prize in the prize device 32.

The special electric winning device 32 is provided at a position below the second operating port 34 in the right area PA3 of the game area PA. As a result, for example, in the high frequency support mode, even if the launch operation is performed so that the game ball flows down the right region PA3 and the small hit result of the second special figure is obtained, the launch operation mode is continued. This makes it possible to generate a prize for the special electric winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the small hit result. Therefore, when the small hit result of the second special figure is obtained, it becomes easy to make the special electric winning device 32 win the game ball.

It is better to get a small hit result based on the ball entering the first operating port 33 than to get a small hit result based on the ball entering the second operating port 34. , While setting a large number of times that the special electric winning device 32 is in the open state, the total period in which the special electric winning device 32 is in the open state is a small hit based on the occurrence of a ball entering the second operating port 34. The result is longer than the case where a small hit result is obtained based on the occurrence of a ball entering the first operating port 33. As a result, the operation mode of the special electric winning device 32 is clearly different between the case where the small hit result of the first special figure and the case where the small hit result of the second special figure is obtained, and the latter case. Can easily enter the special electric winning device 32. Further, in the case of this configuration, the small hit result of the first special figure, which is the side where the total period in which the special electric winning device 32 is in the open state is short, is more frequently opened. It is possible to achieve the above-mentioned excellent effect while making the opening / closing operation of the special electric winning device 32 in the small hit result conspicuous.

During the opening effect of the opening / closing execution mode, the symbol display device 42 performs the first stage notification for the purpose of prompting the preparation for starting the hitting ball in the suggested direction, and then the special electric winning device 32 Before the timing at which the opening of the ball is started, the second stage notification for the purpose of prompting the start of launching the game ball in the suggested hitting direction is started. As a result, the player prepares to launch the game ball toward a predetermined area (specifically, the right area PA3) by confirming the first stage notification, and confirms the second stage notification to prepare the predetermined area. It is possible to launch a game ball toward the area. Therefore, at the timing when the opening of the special electric winning device 32 is started, it is possible to perform the firing operation reasonably so that the game ball flows down toward the special electric winning device 32, and the benefit of executing the opening / closing execution mode can be obtained. It will be easier for players to obtain.

Further, the first stage notification and the second stage notification are not only the opening / closing execution mode which is the high frequency winning mode, but also the opening / closing execution mode which is the low frequency winning mode and the opening / closing execution mode which is the opening / closing number regulation mode (that is,). It also occurs in the open / close execution mode) triggered by the small hit result. As a result, even in the opening / closing execution mode in which the expectation of winning the special electric winning device 32 is relatively low, it is possible to increase the number of balls held in the opening / closing execution mode.

In particular, the small hit result of the second special figure is set for the purpose of not significantly reducing the number of balls held by the player in the high frequency support mode, but the opening and closing is triggered by the small hit result of the second special figure. By performing the first-stage notification and the second-stage notification also in the execution mode, it is possible to increase the number of balls held by the player in the opening / closing execution mode.

The first stage notification is continued until the middle timing of the opening time, and the second stage notification is switched from the middle timing. This makes it possible to switch from the first stage notification to the second stage notification while using the opening time.

The first stage notification is started when the open / close execution mode is started. As a result, it becomes clear to the player what the first stage notification is being performed on, and it becomes easier for the player to recognize the content of the first stage notification.

The second stage notification is the longest time required for the game ball to reach a position where it can enter the special electric winning device 32 after the launching operation of the game ball is started, rather than the timing when the opening of the special electric winning device 32 is started. It starts at a timing more than an hour ago. As a result, when the game ball is launched so as to flow down a predetermined area (specifically, the right side area PA3) after confirming the second stage notification, the special electric winning device 32 is opened at the timing when the special electric winning device 32 is opened. A ball entering the device 32 may occur. Therefore, when the special electric winning device 32 is opened, it is possible to generate a ball into the special electric winning device 32 at an early stage, and it becomes easy for the player to obtain the profit by executing the opening / closing execution mode.

In the first stage notification, an image showing the direction of launch is displayed, and in the second stage notification, an image showing the direction is highlighted. This makes it easier for the player to recognize the first-stage notification and the second-stage notification as a series of image displays, and makes it possible to facilitate understanding of the notification content.

The second stage notification ends when the ending time starts. As a result, using the end timing of the second stage notification, the player is urged not to continue firing the game ball toward a predetermined area (specifically, the right side area PA3) during the ending time. Is possible.

During the ending time, a third stage notification for notifying the direction to be fired is performed in a mode corresponding to the support mode after the end of the open / close execution mode. As a result, it is possible to make the player recognize the direction to be fired after the end of the open / close execution mode by using the ending time.

The special figure unit 38 is provided with a hitting direction notification unit 38e, and the hitting direction notification unit 38e is turned on at the start timing of the open / close execution mode and turned off at the end timing. This makes it possible to clearly notify that the open / close execution mode is in progress. In this case, the first stage notification is started at the timing when the hitting direction notification unit 38e is turned on, and during the lighting state, any one of the first stage notification, the second stage notification, and the third stage notification is continued. The third stage notification is terminated at the timing when the hitting direction notification unit 38e is turned off. As a result, the hitting direction notification unit 38e is lit but any stage notification is not performed, or the hitting direction notification unit is performing any stage notification. By confirming the situation in which the 38e is not lit, it is possible to grasp the presence or absence of an abnormality.

The light emission control of the hitting direction notification unit 38e is directly performed by the main control device 71, and the display control of the symbol display device 42 in which various stage notifications are performed is performed by the display control device 92. As a result, the manager of the game hall can easily confirm whether or not the behavior corresponding to the open / close execution mode is normal by confirming the relatively reliable hitting direction notification unit 38e. Therefore, by confirming each stage notification, the player can suitably perform the firing operation of the game ball toward a predetermined area (specifically, the right side area PA3).

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It should be noted that the description is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, it may be changed as follows. By the way, the following configurations of another embodiment may be applied individually or in combination to the configurations of the above embodiments.

(1) The number of prize balls in the second operating port 34 is not limited to one, and may be, for example, two, three, or four or more. In this case, the number of prize balls in the second operating port 34 may be equal to or greater than the number of prize balls in the first operating port 33, but the number of prize balls in the second operating port 34 may be the number of prize balls in the first operating port 33. By setting the number to a smaller number than the number, the high-frequency support mode is used while securing a certain number of prize balls when a prize is generated in the first operating port 33 in order to trigger a winning / fail judgment in the low-frequency support mode. Similarly, it is possible to suppress the number of prize balls when a prize is generated in the second operating port 34 in order to generate an opportunity for a winning / failing determination.

Further, even if a prize is generated in the second operating port 34, a prize ball may not be generated. Even in this case, even if the frequency of winning the second operating port 34 in the high frequency support mode is increased, the number of balls held by the player will increase in the situation where the opening / closing execution mode has not occurred. Can be suppressed.

(2) In the low-frequency support mode, the frequency at which the second operating port 34 is opened does not decrease, and the second operating port 34 may not be opened. In this case, it is possible to provide a large difference in the operation mode itself to the second operating port 34 between the low frequency support mode and the high frequency support mode.

(3) When the hold information stored in the first special figure hold area 125 is the target of the hit / fail judgment, the configuration may be such that a small hit result cannot be obtained. In this case, the small hit result can be obtained only when the hold information stored in the second special figure hold area 126 is the target of the hit / fail judgment, and the advantage of the high frequency support mode can be enhanced. ..

(4) The small hit result of the first special figure and the small hit result of the second special figure have the same probability of becoming a small hit result, but the small hit result of the second special figure is the first special figure. The special electric winning device 32 may be more easily won when the small hit result is obtained than the small hit result.

(5) Ease of winning the special electric winning device 32 when the small hit result of the first special figure and the small hit result of the second special figure are obtained, that is, opening and closing of the special electric winning device 32. The number of times, the duration of one opening and the maximum number of winnings may be the same, but the small hit result of the second special figure may have a higher winning probability than the small hit result of the first special figure. In this case, it is preferable that the common opening mode of the special electric winning device 32 is such that at least one or two winnings are generated for the special electric winning device 32 as in the above embodiment.

(6) The starting ball entry portion that triggers the hit / fail judgment is not limited to a configuration in which only two of the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 are provided, and there are three operating ports. The configuration provided above may be used. In this case, the added operating port may be one such as the first operating port 33 whose winning frequency does not depend on the gaming state, and one such as the second operating port 34 whose winning frequency depends on the gaming state. It may be.

(7) The opening mode of the special electric winning device 32 when the small hit result of the second special figure is obtained and the opening mode of the special electric winning device 32 when the small hit result of the first special figure is obtained are the above-described embodiments. It is not limited to the one in, but is arbitrary. For example, although the number of times of opening and closing of the special electric winning device 32 is the same in the small hit result of the first special figure and the small hit result of the second special figure, the small hit result of the second special figure is obtained in at least one opening time. However, the opening duration may be longer than the small hit result of the first special figure.

(8) Even if it is the small hit result of the first special figure, the special electric winning device 32 may be configured to be expected to win one or two or more game balls. Even in this case, the advantage of the high-frequency support mode can be obtained by making the small hit result of the second special figure easier to win the special electric winning device 32 than the small hit result of the first special figure. It becomes possible to increase.

(9) As the notification of the launch direction of the game ball, a configuration in which the third stage notification does not exist may be used instead of the configuration in which the first stage notification, the second stage notification, and the third stage notification exist. In this case, the configuration may be such that the second stage notification is restored to the first stage notification at the timing when the ending period is started.

(10) The timing at which the first stage notification is started is not limited to the timing at which the opening effect is started, and is before the opening effect is started, that is, before the opening / closing execution mode is started. It may be the timing of. However, if the first stage notification is started at a timing before the content indicating the transition to the open / close execution mode is displayed in the effect for the game round, the effect for the game round may become meaningless. Therefore, it is preferable that it is after the timing when the content indicating the transition to the open / close execution mode is displayed in the effect for the game round. For example, the first stage notification may be started at the timing when the measurement of the final stop time is started.

(11) The timing at which the second stage notification is started is not limited to the middle of the opening time. For example, if the opening time is shorter than that of the above embodiment, the second stage notification is started from the start timing of the opening time. May be configured to start.

(12) The timing at which the second stage notification is ended is not limited to the timing at which the ending effect is started, and the second stage notification may be terminated at an intermediate timing of the ending time. The second stage notification may be terminated at the end timing of the mode, or the second stage notification may be terminated at the timing when the lighting state of the hitting direction notification unit 38e is released.

(13) The notification modes of the first stage notification, the second stage notification, and the third stage notification are not limited to those in the above embodiment and are arbitrary, and instead of a configuration in which the display color of the same arrow image is changed. The size, display position, or number of the arrow images may be changed, or a predetermined combination of these modes may be changed. In addition to or in place of an abstract image such as an arrow image, the notification content may be changed. It may be configured to display a character indicating.

(14) Switching from the second stage notification to the first stage notification or another stage notification and to the second stage notification during the closing period during the continuous opening times of the special electric winning device 32 in one open / close execution mode. It may be configured such that the return of is performed. In this case, the return timing to the second stage notification is a firing operation aiming at winning the special electric winning device 32 in the situation where the game ball is supplied to the game ball launching mechanism 27 rather than the start timing of the next opening round. It is preferable that the timing is set to be at least the maximum time required from the start of the firing operation to the device 28 until the game ball launched by the launching operation wins the special electric winning device 32 in the open state. As a result, it is possible to generate a prize for the special electric winning device 32 from the opening start timing at each opening time of the special electric winning device 32.

(15) In the configuration in which the opening period differs depending on the type of the opening / closing execution mode, the start timing of the second stage notification may differ depending on the opening period. Specifically, in any open / close execution mode, the start timing of the second stage notification is in a situation where the game ball is supplied to the game ball launch mechanism 27 rather than the opening start timing of the special electric winning device 32. The maximum time required for the game ball launched by the launch operation to win the special electric prize device 32 in the open state after the launch operation is started with the aim of winning the special electric prize device 32. The configuration may be set as the previous timing.

(16) Each stage notification is not performed in the open / close execution mode triggered by the small hit result of the first special figure, and each stage notification is performed in the open / close execution mode triggered by the small hit result of the second special figure. May be. In this case, it is possible to enhance the advantage of the high frequency support mode.

(17) The hitting direction notification unit 38e is not limited to the LED lamp, and may be a display device having a display surface or a movable object with decoration or the like. Further, the hitting direction notification unit 38e may be configured to be lit at the end timing of the opening effect, or may be released from the lit state at the start timing of the ending effect.

(18) FIG. 34 is a front view of the game board 24 in the modified example. As shown in FIG. 34, in this modified example, two special electric winning devices are provided, and one is a special electric winning device 32 similar to the above embodiment (hereinafter, referred to as a first special electric winning device 32). The remaining one is the second special electric winning device 201. Since the first special electric winning device 32 is provided in the right side region PA3 as in the above embodiment, the game ball launched so as to flow down the right side region PA3 can win a prize. On the other hand, the second special electric winning device 201 is provided below the first operating port 33 in the lower region PA4. In this case, a nail 24b is provided so that the game ball flowing down the right side region PA3 cannot win a prize in the second special electric winning device 201. Therefore, in order to aim for a prize in the second special electric winning device 201, it is necessary to launch the game ball so as to flow down the left side region PA2.

In this case, the special electric winning devices 32 and 201 to be opened in the opening / closing execution mode may have different configurations depending on the type of the game result that triggered the transition of the opening / closing execution mode. For example, the most advantageous jackpot result may be configured such that the special electric winning device 201 on the left side is open, the low probability jackpot result may be open to the special electric winning device 32 on the right side, and the explicit high accuracy jackpot result is the special electric winning device on the left side. 201 may be the target of opening, and the unspecified high-accuracy jackpot result and the small hit result may be configured so that the special electric winning device 32 on the right side is the target of opening, and the unspecified high-accuracy jackpot result and the small hit result of the first special figure are on the left side. The special electric winning device 201 may be opened, and the small hit result of the second special drawing may be configured such that the special electric winning device 32 on the right side is open.

In the configuration, it is preferable that the modes of the first stage notification and the second stage notification are changed accordingly. Specifically, the main MPU 82 includes information on the type of the game result that triggered the transition of the open / close execution mode in the opening command, so that any special electric winning device 32, in the MPU 112 of the voice emission control device 91, It is possible to specify whether 201 is the target of opening. Then, in the MPU 112 of the voice emission control device 91, the side to be opened among the special electric winning devices 32 and 201 is specified from the contents of the received opening command, and the display light emission unit 54 and the speaker unit 55 indicate the corresponding directions. The first-stage notification and the second-stage notification shown are performed. In addition, a command including the contents of the special electric winning devices 32 and 201 to be opened is transmitted from the MPU 112 of the voice emission control device 91 to the display control device 92, and the symbol display device 42 indicates the corresponding direction. The stage notification and the second stage notification are performed. By performing each stage notification in this way, it is possible to easily grasp the special electric winning devices 32 and 201 to be opened even if there are a plurality of special electric winning devices 32 and 201.

(19) In the configuration in which a plurality of special electric winning devices 32 and 201 exist as in (18) above, the special electric winning devices 32 and 201 to be opened may be changed in one opening / closing execution mode. In this case, it is preferable that the mode of the second stage notification is changed at the timing when the opening target is switched.

(20) In the above embodiment, the game ball that has flowed down the right region PA3 has flowed down the right region PA3 instead of the configuration in which it is more difficult for the first operating port 33 to win a prize than the game ball that has flowed down the left region PA2. The game ball may be configured so that the first operating port 33 cannot be won. In this case, when the mode is changed to the open / close execution mode based on the winning of the first operating port 33, the mode of the firing operation in which the left side region PA2 is flowed down is changed to the right side region PA3. Since it is necessary to change the mode of operation, the importance of performing the first stage notification and the second stage notification increases.

(21) The opening / closing number of the large winning opening 32a and the setting pattern of the opening mode in the opening / closing execution mode of each pattern are not limited to those in the above embodiment, and the action and effect individually described in the above embodiment It is optional as long as it can play at least one of them.

Further, the upper limit number of each round game is not limited to that in the above embodiment, and is arbitrary as long as it can achieve at least one of the actions and effects individually described in the above embodiment. .. Further, the upper limit number may be different depending on the type of the round number specified mode, or the upper limit number may be different between the round games of the same round number specified mode.

Further, the opening mode according to the short-time mode is not limited to that in the above embodiment, and is a time equal to or longer than the firing cycle of the game ball, which is the firing cycle of the game ball × n (n = 1, 2, 3). Any of) The configuration may be set to the following time. Further, by making the opening duration longer than the firing cycle of the game ball, a prize can be substantially generated in the special electric winning device 32, but the opening duration is the firing cycle of the game ball and the upper limit number of pieces during the round game. It may be a mode shorter than the product of and the mode may be the same. Even in this case, in a situation where the large winning opening 32a is opened in a short time mode, the possibility that the maximum number of winnings in the round game will occur for the large winning opening 32a is reduced.

(22) In a round game in which only the large winning opening 32a is opened in a short-time mode, the upper limit is replaced with a configuration in which the upper limit of the number of game balls set for the round game is substantially not won. The configuration may be such that a number of game balls can be won. For example, the opening duration of the large winning opening 32a is set to be longer than the firing cycle of the game ball (for example, in the range of 0.6 sec to 64 sec), and the opening / closing of the large winning opening 32a according to the opening duration and the opening mode. The product with the number of times is the same as or substantially the same as the product of the firing cycle of the game ball and the upper limit number of round games, or 1 times or more and less than 2 times or 1 time or more and less than 3 times the product. The configuration is the value of. In this case, depending on the flow mode of the game balls in the game area, a prize may not be generated for the maximum number of game balls, or a prize may be generated.

(23) As the short-time mode, a plurality of types of short-time modes may be set so that the exact opening duration is different, but the apparent operation mode of the special electric winning device 32 is the same. For example, the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the unspecified big hit result and the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the small hit result have the same apparent operation mode of the special electric winning device 32, but are selected for each opening / closing of the big winning opening 32a. The type of short-time mode may be different.

(24) During the period during which the open / close execution mode is being executed, the value of the high probability mode flag may be set to "0" regardless of the content of the high probability mode flag before the transition to the open / close execution mode. .. In this case, the winning / failing lottery mode is set to the low probability mode during the opening / closing execution mode. Further, the timing of clearing the high probability mode flag "0" may be the timing at which the special figure display units 38a and 38b start the stop display in a mode corresponding to the transition to the open / close execution mode. It may be the start timing of the execution mode, the timing in the middle of the opening time of the opening / closing execution mode, or the end timing of the opening effect of the opening / closing execution mode. However, in this configuration, when the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode is executed, the winning / failing lottery mode before the transition to the open / close execution mode cannot be determined from the contents of the high probability mode flag. Therefore, when shifting to the open / close execution mode, it is preferable to execute data storage processing that enables the winning / failing lottery mode before the shift to the opening / closing execution mode to be specified.

(25) During the period during which the open / close execution mode is being executed, the value of the high frequency support flag may be set to "0" regardless of the content of the high frequency support flag before the transition to the open / close execution mode. .. Even in this case, the support mode is set to the low frequency support mode during the open / close execution mode. Further, the timing for clearing the high-frequency support flag "0" may be the timing at which the special figure display units 38a and 38b start the stop display in a mode corresponding to the transition to the open / close execution mode. It may be the start timing of the execution mode, the timing in the middle of the opening time of the opening / closing execution mode, or the end timing of the opening effect of the opening / closing execution mode. However, in this configuration, when the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode is executed, the support mode before the shift to the open / close execution mode cannot be determined from the contents of the high frequency support flag. Therefore, at the time of transition to the open / close execution mode, it is preferable to execute data storage processing that enables the support mode before the shift to the open / close execution mode to be specified.

(26) While the special electric winning device 32 is closed, the large winning opening 32a is completely closed, but a part of the large winning opening 32a may not be closed. In this case, a game ball may be configured to win a prize in the special electric winning device 32 even when the special electric winning device 32 is closed through a part of the area, and the part of the area is closed because the area is narrower than the game ball. The special electric winning device 32 may not be able to win a prize in the game ball.

(27) Instead of the configuration in which the game ball cannot be awarded to the second operating port 34 while the universal accessory 34a is closed, the second actuating port 34 is moved to the second actuation port 34 even when the universal accessory 34a is closed. It may be configured so that the winning of the game ball of. However, the ease of winning the prize needs to be lower than that during the opening of the general electric accessory 34a.

(28) As the winning / failing lottery mode, there is not only a high probability mode and a low probability mode, but also a medium probability mode in which the probability of winning a big hit is lower than that of the high probability mode and the probability of winning a big hit is higher than that of the low probability mode. It may be configured to have. The medium probability mode includes, for example, a jackpot winning probability in the high probability mode (for example, 1 / n n is an integer of 1 or more) and a winning probability in the low probability mode (for example, 1 / mm is 1 or more). It may be an intermediate probability with an integer m> n) (for example, 1 / (n + (mn) / 2)), a higher probability than the intermediate probability, or a lower probability than the intermediate probability. May be good.

(29) As the support mode, not only the high-frequency support mode and the low-frequency support mode, but also the second operating port 34 is less frequently won than the high-frequency support mode, and the second operating port 34 is connected to the low-frequency support mode. A medium-frequency support mode with a high winning frequency may exist.

(30) The operating means capable of notifying that the mode is in the high probability mode is not limited to the symbol display device 42 in which the variable display of the symbol is performed in each game round, and is dedicated to the notification. It may be a display device of the above, a movable decorative member, or a light emitting unit such as an LED.

(31) As the opening mode of the special electric winning device 32, a medium-time mode in which the opening duration is shorter than the long-time mode and longer than the short-time mode may exist.

(32) The hold information acquired due to the winning of the first operating port 33 and the holding information acquired due to the winning of the second operating port 34 may be distinguished and not stored. .. Further, the configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the reserved information on the second operating port 34 side is preferentially digested, and conversely, the reserved information on the first operating port 33 side is preferentially digested. It may be applied, or a configuration that is digested in the order of acquisition may be applied regardless of whether it is the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34.

Further, in the above configuration, the configuration is not limited to the configuration in which a plurality of operating ports are installed so as to be laterally separated from each other, so that the first operating port 33 is on the upper side and the second operating port 34 is on the lower side. , Both actuating ports 33, 34 may be arranged side by side in the vertical direction. Further, both operating ports may be arranged side by side on the left and right sides.

(33) Hold information acquired due to the occurrence of a prize in the first operating port 33 and the case where the hold information acquired due to the occurrence of a prize in the second operating port 34 is subject to the winning / failing judgment. May be configured in which the distribution mode of the jackpot result is the same as in the case where is the target of the hit / fail judgment.

(34) Display control based on the command output from the main control device 71 instead of the configuration in which the display control device 92 is controlled by the voice emission control device 91 based on the command output from the main control device 71. The device 92 may be configured to control the voice emission control device 91. Further, instead of the configuration in which the voice emission control device 91 and the display control device 92 are separately provided, a configuration in which both control devices are provided as one control device may be used, and the function of one of the two control devices may be provided. May be integrated in the main control device 71, and both functions of both control devices may be integrated in the main control device 71. Further, the configuration of the command output from the main control device 71 to the voice emission control device 91 and the configuration of the command output from the voice emission control device 91 to the display control device 92 are also arbitrary.

(35) The device for executing the effect for the game round is not limited to the symbol display device 42, and the effect for the game round is executed by the operation of the decorative member provided movably. Alternatively, the effect for game rounds may be executed by turning on a predetermined light emitting unit, or the effect for game rounds may be executed by combining all or a part of each of the above modes. Good.

(36) In the above embodiment, the special figure display units 38a and 38b are configured to display the stop result corresponding to each game result, but instead of this, the special figure display units 38a and 38b may not be provided. Often, a common stop result may be displayed on the special figure display units 38a and 38b regardless of the game result, and the stop result is randomly displayed on the special figure display units 38a and 38b. As a result, it may not be possible to identify which game result is from the display of the special figure display units 38a and 38b.

(37) Another type of pachinko machine different from the above embodiment, for example, a pachinko machine in which the electric accessory is opened a predetermined number of times when the game ball enters a specific area of the special device, or a game ball in a specific area of the special device. The present invention can also be applied to pachinko machines that generate a right when they enter and become a big hit, pachinko machines equipped with other accessories, arrange ball machines, and game machines such as sparrow balls.

In addition, a non-bullet type gaming machine, for example, a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols attached in the circumferential direction is provided, the reels are started to rotate by inserting medals and operating the start lever, and the stop switch is operated. After the reels have stopped after a predetermined time has passed, if a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on the effective line that can be seen from the display window, a privilege such as a medal payout is given to the player. The present invention can also be applied to slot machines.

In addition, the game machine main body supported by the outer frame so as to be openable and closable is provided with a storage unit and a take-in device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are taken in by the take-in device. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, which starts the rotation of the reel.

<About the invention group extracted from the above embodiment>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiments will be described while showing the effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configurations in the above-described embodiment are appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configurations shown in the parentheses or the like.

<Characteristic A group>
Features A1. A launching means (game ball launch mechanism 27) that launches a game ball toward the game area based on a launch operation by the player, and
Starting ball entry portions (first actuating port 33, second actuating port 34) into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter.
A variable ball-entry means (special electric winning device 32) provided in the game area and switchable between an open state and a closed state, and
Variable entry control means (a function to execute special electric start processing, special electric opening processing, special electric closing processing, and special electric end processing in the main MPU 82) that controls the opening and closing of the variable ball entry means.
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the starting ball entry section (a function of executing the acquisition process of the reserved information on the special figure side in the main MPU 82).
Using the special information acquired by the information acquisition means, a determination means for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state (a function of executing the processes of steps S1403 to S1411 in the main MPU 82) and
A transition means (a function of executing the processes of steps S1604 to S1608 and step S2002 in the main MPU 82) that shifts the gaming state to a state in which the opening / closing control is executed according to the determination result of the determination means.
With
In the game area, at least a first starting ball entering portion (first operating port 33) and a second starting ball entering portion (second operating port 34) are provided as the starting ball entering portion.
It is provided with a switching control means (a function of executing the normal power control process in the main MPU 82) for switching and controlling the second starting ball entry portion between the open state and the closed state.
The switching control means is a switching mode for switching the second starting ball entry portion between the open state and the closed state, and is a low-frequency switching mode in which the open state is not reached or the chance of the open state is relatively low. It has at least a mode (low frequency support mode) and a high frequency switching mode (high frequency support mode) in which the chance of being in the open state is relatively high.
As a state in which the opening / closing control is executed, a multi-ball entry mode (high-frequency winning mode) in which the number of balls entered into the variable ball entry means that can be expected during the state is relatively large, and a multi-ball entry mode in which the number of balls entering the variable ball entry means is large. It has at least a small number of ball entry modes (low frequency winning mode, round number regulation mode or opening / closing number regulation mode), which is less than the entry mode.
Although the determination means shifts to the state in which the opening / closing control is executed, the state in which the opening / closing control is executed is the small entry mode, and the state after the end of the state in which the opening / closing control is executed is completed. A specific determination means (a function of executing the process of step S1403 in the main MPU 82) that can determine that the switching mode is a specific determination result (small hit result) that is the same mode as the mode set before the state. And a function of making an affirmative determination in step S1408 and executing the process of step S1409).
When a determination is made by the determination means for the special information acquired based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first start ball entry portion, the specific determination result cannot be obtained. When a determination is made by the determination means with respect to the special information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the second start ball entry portion, the specific determination result can be obtained.
Alternatively, the specific determination result is obtained when a comparison is made between the case where a unit number of game balls enters the first start ball entry section and the case where the unit number of game balls enter the second start ball entry section. A game machine characterized in that the profit related to the second starting ball is higher than that of the first starting ball.

According to the feature A1, in the high frequency switching mode, the firing operation is performed to allow the game ball to enter the second start entry portion, but when the game ball enters the first start entry portion. The profit regarding the specific determination result is higher when the game ball enters the second starting ball entry section than when the game ball enters the second starting ball entry section. As a result, for example, the number of game balls to be paid out when the game ball enters the second start entry section and the ease of entry to the second start entry section in the high frequency switching mode are not changed. However, it is possible to enhance the advantage of the high frequency switching mode.

In addition, instead of increasing the profit when a specific judgment result is obtained for both the first start ball entry section and the second start ball entry section, the first start ball entry section is more relevant than the second start ball entry section. The profit is low. This makes it possible to clarify the advantage of the high frequency switching mode over the low frequency switching mode.

Further, the execution mode of the opening / closing control when a specific determination result is obtained is the small ball entry mode. Therefore, it is possible to achieve the excellent effect as described above while suppressing the extremely high advantage in the high frequency switching mode, and it is easy to adjust the probability of a specific judgment result. Become.

From the above, it is possible to suitably maintain the expectation of the player when the switchable ball entry portion is in a high frequency state.

Feature A2. In the case where the determination by the determination means is made based on the game ball entering the second start entry portion, the determination means is based on the game ball entering the first start entry portion. Probability setting means (a function of executing the hit / fail judgment process in the main MPU 82, various hit / fail tables stored in the main ROM 83) so that the probability of the specific judgment result is higher than when the judgment is made by The gaming machine according to the feature A1, which is characterized by the above.

According to the feature A2, it is possible to enhance the advantage of the high frequency switching mode only by adjusting the probability of obtaining a specific determination result.

Feature A3. The determination means has at least a high probability mode and a low probability mode in which the probability of a predetermined determination result (big hit result) corresponding to the transition of the gaming state is relatively high or low as the determination mode.
In the probability setting means, the probability that the specific determination result will be obtained based on the game ball entering the second start entry portion is the probability that the game ball will enter the second start entry portion in the high probability mode. The gaming machine according to feature A2, wherein the probability is higher than the probability of obtaining the predetermined determination result based on the above.

According to the feature A3, it is possible to increase the chance of obtaining a specific determination result when the game ball enters the second starting ball entry portion, and it is possible to make the high frequency switching mode more advantageous. ..

Feature A4. In the probability setting means, the probability that the specific determination result will be obtained based on the game ball entering the first starting ball entering portion is determined by the game ball entering the first starting ball entering portion in the low probability mode. It is higher than the probability that the predetermined determination result is obtained based on the above, and is lower than the probability that the predetermined determination result is obtained based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first starting ball entry portion in the high probability mode. The gaming machine according to feature A3, which is characterized in that it is to be used.

According to the feature A4, the game ball enters the first start ball entry section while increasing the chance of obtaining a specific determination result when the game ball enters the second start ball entry section with the configuration of the above feature A3. It is possible to appropriately suppress the chance of a specific determination result when the ball is hit.

Feature A5. In the variable ball entry control means, the game ball enters the first start ball entry section when the specific determination result is obtained based on the game ball entering the second start ball entry section. Setting means (processing of steps S1706 to S1712 in the main MPU 82, which makes it easier for the game ball to enter the variable ball entry means than when the specific determination result is obtained based on the above. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A4, which comprises a function of executing the processes of steps S1906 to S1908).

According to the feature A5, the ease of entering the game ball into the variable ball entry means can be visually confirmed by the player from the operation mode of the variable ball entry means. As a result, it is possible not only to enhance the advantage of the high frequency switching mode but also to make the player recognize the advantage.

Feature A6. When the specific determination result is obtained based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second starting ball entry portion, the setting means has the variable ball entry means for a period equal to or longer than the launch cycle of the game ball. The gaming machine according to feature A5, which is intended to be in an open state.

According to the feature A6, it is possible to secure an opportunity for the game ball to enter the variable ball entry means when a specific determination result is obtained based on the game ball entering the second starting ball entry portion. ..

Feature A7. When the specific determination result is obtained based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first starting ball entry portion, the setting means launches the game ball for a period during which the open state continues in the variable ball entry means. The gaming machine according to feature A6, wherein the cycle is set to be less than the cycle.

According to the feature A7, the opportunity for the game ball to enter the variable ball entry means when a specific determination result is obtained based on the game ball entering the second starting ball entry portion having the configuration of the above feature A6. It is possible to make it difficult for the ball to enter the variable ball entry means when a specific judgment result is obtained based on the game ball entering the first start ball entry section. Become. Therefore, it is possible to clarify the advantage of the high frequency switching mode.

Feature A8. The setting means is based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first start ball entry portion, rather than the case where the specific determination result is obtained based on the game ball entering the second start entry portion. In the case where the specific determination result is obtained, the total period during which the variable ball entry means is in the open state while setting the number of times the variable ball entry means is in the open state is the second start-in input. The case where the specific determination result is obtained based on the game ball entering the ball portion is more than the case where the specific determination result is obtained based on the game ball entering the first start ball entry portion. The gaming machine according to any one of features A5 to A7, which is characterized in that the length is also increased.

According to the feature A8, the specific judgment result is obtained based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first starting ball entry portion and the specific determination result based on the game ball entering the second starting ball entry portion. It is possible to make it easier to enter the variable ball entry means in the latter case while clearly different the operation mode of the variable ball entry means from the case of. Further, in the case of this configuration, since the number of times that the first starting ball entering portion side, which is the side where the total period in which the variable ball entering means is open is short, is opened more frequently, the first operating ball entering portion It is possible to achieve the above-mentioned excellent effect while making the opening / closing operation of the variable ball entry means conspicuous when a specific determination result is obtained based on the entry into the ball.

Feature A9. As the determination mode of the determination means, there are at least a high probability mode and a low probability mode in which the probability of a predetermined determination result (big hit result) corresponding to the transition of the gaming state is relatively high or low.
The specific determination result is a determination result in which the determination mode after the end of the state in which the opening / closing control is executed is the same as the mode set before the state. The gaming machine according to any one of A8.

According to the feature A9, as a kind of determination result, there is a specific determination result in which the transition to the state in which the open / close control is executed occurs but the mode transition does not occur in both the switching mode and the determination mode. The transition mode of the game state is diversified, and the interest of the game is improved. In this case, it is possible to achieve the above-mentioned excellent effect by utilizing the specific determination result.

Feature A10. The determination means becomes the high probability mode regardless of the mode in which the determination mode is set before the state after the transition to the state in which the opening / closing control is executed occurs and the end of the state ends. It can be determined that the switching mode after the end of the state in which the open / close control is executed is a predetermined determination result (unspecified high-probability jackpot result) that may or may be the same mode as the mode set before the state. A predetermined determination means (a function of executing the processes of steps S1403 and S1405 in the main MPU 82) is provided.
The game machine
An operating means (symbol display device 42) capable of operating in a manner capable of causing the player to recognize that the determination mode is the high probability mode, and
An operation control means (voice emission control device 91 and a display control device 92) that controls the operation of the operation means, and
With
The motion control means causes the player to recognize that the control state of the motion means is the high probability mode even if the predetermined determination result is obtained when the switching mode is the low frequency switching mode. Equipped with means to prevent the condition
In a situation where a determination is made by the determination means based on the entry into the first start ball entry portion and the predetermined determination result or the specific determination result is obtained, the appearance of the execution mode of the opening / closing control and the operation means of the operation means. The gaming machine according to feature A9, characterized in that it is provided with means for making it impossible to distinguish which of the predetermined determination result and the specific determination result has occurred from the appearance.

According to the feature A10, when a predetermined opening / closing control is executed in the variable ball entry means, it may not be possible to identify whether the predetermined determination result or the specific determination result has occurred. When such an event occurs in the low-probability mode, the player will continue the game while expecting that the high-probability mode is set, and the interest of the game will be improved. In this case, by providing the configuration of the above-mentioned feature A1, the advantage of the high-frequency switching mode is enhanced by utilizing the specific determination result for causing a situation in which the high-probability mode is expected. It becomes possible.

Feature A11. The number of game balls to be paid out when the game ball enters the second start entry part is smaller than the number of game balls to be paid out when the game ball enters the first start entry part. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A10, which comprises a payout control means (payout side MPU 102).

According to the feature A11, in the high frequency switching mode, the ball enters the second start ball entry section frequently, but even if the ball enters the second start ball entry section, the ball enters the second start ball entry section. The number of game balls to be paid out is smaller than the number of balls to be paid out when the first starting ball is entered. As a result, even if the frequency of entering the second starting ball entry portion in the high frequency switching mode is increased, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of balls held by the game ball in the high frequency switching mode. However, in this configuration, an event may occur in which the number of balls held by the game ball is extremely reduced in the high frequency switching mode. On the other hand, by providing the configuration of the above feature A1, it is possible to compensate for the decrease in the number of balls held by controlling the opening and closing of the variable ball entry means.

Feature A12. The game machine according to any one of features A1 to A11, wherein the number of game balls to be paid out is one when the game balls enter the second start ball entry portion.

According to the feature A12, in the high frequency switching mode, the ball enters the second start ball entry section frequently, but even if the ball enters the second start ball entry section, the ball enters the second start ball entry section. The number of game balls paid out is one. As a result, even if the frequency of entering the second starting ball entry portion in the high frequency switching mode is increased, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of balls held by the game ball in the high frequency switching mode. However, in this configuration, an event may occur in which the number of balls held by the game ball is extremely reduced in the high frequency switching mode. On the other hand, by providing the configuration of the above feature A1, it is possible to compensate for the decrease in the number of balls held by controlling the opening and closing of the variable ball entry means.

Feature A13. The determination means has at least a high probability mode and a low probability mode in which the probability of a predetermined determination result (big hit result) corresponding to the transition of the gaming state is relatively high or low as the determination mode.
The probability that the specific determination result will be obtained based on the game ball entering the second starting ball entering portion is determined based on the game ball entering the second starting ball entering portion in the high probability mode. It is characterized in that it is provided with a probability setting means (a function of executing a hit / fail judgment process in the main MPU 82, various hit / fail tables stored in the main ROM 83) so as to be higher than the probability of the judgment result of. The gaming machine according to any one of the features A1 to A12.

According to the feature A13, it is possible to increase the chance of obtaining a specific determination result when the game ball enters the second starting ball entry portion, and it is possible to make the high frequency switching mode more advantageous. ..

Feature A14. A launching means (game ball launch mechanism 27) that launches a game ball toward the game area based on a launch operation by the player, and
Starting ball entry portions (first actuating port 33, second actuating port 34) into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter.
A variable ball-entry means (special electric winning device 32) provided in the game area and switchable between an open state and a closed state, and
Variable entry control means (a function to execute special electric start processing, special electric opening processing, special electric closing processing, and special electric end processing in the main MPU 82) that controls the opening and closing of the variable ball entry means.
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the starting ball entry section (a function of executing the acquisition process of the reserved information on the special figure side in the main MPU 82).
Using the special information acquired by the information acquisition means, a determination means for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state (a function of executing the processes of steps S1403 to S1411 in the main MPU 82) and
A transition means (a function of executing the processes of steps S1604 to S1608 and step S2002 in the main MPU 82) that shifts the gaming state to a state in which the opening / closing control is executed according to the determination result of the determination means.
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In the game area, at least a first starting ball entering portion (first operating port 33) and a second starting ball entering portion (second operating port 34) are provided as the starting ball entering portion.
It is provided with a switching control means (a function of executing the normal power control process in the main MPU 82) for switching and controlling the second starting ball entry portion between the open state and the closed state.
The switching control means is a switching mode for switching the second starting ball entry portion between the open state and the closed state, and is a low-frequency switching mode in which the open state is not reached or the chance of the open state is relatively low. It has at least a mode (low frequency support mode) and a high frequency switching mode (high frequency support mode) in which the chance of being in the open state is relatively high.
As a state in which the opening / closing control is executed, a multi-ball entry mode (high-frequency winning mode) in which the number of balls entered into the variable ball entry means that can be expected during the state is relatively large, and a multi-ball entry mode in which the number of balls entering the variable ball entry means is large. It has at least a small number of ball entry modes (low frequency winning mode, round number regulation mode or opening / closing number regulation mode), which is less than the entry mode.
Although the determination means shifts to the state in which the opening / closing control is executed, the state in which the opening / closing control is executed is the small entry mode, and the state after the end of the state in which the opening / closing control is executed is completed. A specific determination means (a function of executing the process of step S1403 in the main MPU 82) that can determine that the switching mode is a specific determination result (small hit result) that is the same mode as the mode set before the state. And a function of making an affirmative determination in step S1408 and executing the process of step S1409).
When a determination is made by the determination means for the special information acquired based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first start ball entry portion, the specific determination result cannot be obtained. When a determination is made by the determination means with respect to the special information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the second start ball entry portion, the specific determination result can be obtained.
Alternatively, in the case where the determination by the determination means is made based on the game ball entering the second start entry portion, the determination is made based on the game ball entering the first start entry portion. The case where the specific judgment result is obtained based on the configuration in which the probability of the specific judgment result is higher than the case where the judgment is made by the means and the game ball entering the second starting ball entry portion is higher. At least one of the configurations in which the game ball is more likely to enter the variable ball entry means than when the specific determination result is obtained based on the game ball entering the first start ball entry portion. A gaming machine characterized in that the profit related to the specific determination result is higher in the second starting ball entry section than in the first starting ball entry section.

According to the feature A14, in the high frequency switching mode, the firing operation is performed to allow the game ball to enter the second start entry portion, but when the game ball enters the first start entry portion. The profit regarding the specific determination result is higher when the game ball enters the second starting ball entry section than when the game ball enters the second starting ball entry section. As a result, for example, the number of game balls to be paid out when the game ball enters the second start entry section and the ease of entry to the second start entry section in the high frequency switching mode are not changed. However, it is possible to enhance the advantage of the high frequency switching mode.

In addition, instead of increasing the profit when a specific judgment result is obtained for both the first start ball entry section and the second start ball entry section, the first start ball entry section is more relevant than the second start ball entry section. The profit is low. This makes it possible to clarify the advantage of the high frequency switching mode over the low frequency switching mode.

Further, the execution mode of the opening / closing control when a specific determination result is obtained is the small ball entry mode. Therefore, it is possible to achieve the excellent effect as described above while suppressing the extremely high advantage in the high frequency switching mode, and it is easy to adjust the probability of a specific judgment result. Become.

From the above, it is possible to suitably maintain the expectation of the player when the switchable ball entry portion is in a high frequency state.

Feature A15. A launching means (game ball launch mechanism 27) that launches a game ball toward the game area based on a launch operation by the player, and
Starting ball entry portions (first actuating port 33, second actuating port 34) into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter.
A variable ball-entry means (special electric winning device 32) provided in the game area and switchable between an open state and a closed state, and
Variable entry control means (a function to execute special electric start processing, special electric opening processing, special electric closing processing, and special electric end processing in the main MPU 82) that controls the opening and closing of the variable ball entry means.
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the starting ball entry section (a function of executing the acquisition process of the reserved information on the special figure side in the main MPU 82).
Using the special information acquired by the information acquisition means, a determination means for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state (a function of executing the processes of steps S1403 to S1411 in the main MPU 82) and
A transition means (a function of executing the processes of steps S1604 to S1608 and step S2002 in the main MPU 82) that shifts the gaming state to a state in which the opening / closing control is executed according to the determination result of the determination means.
With
It is provided with a switching control means (a function of executing the normal power control process in the main MPU 82) for switching and controlling the start-in ball portion between the open state and the closed state.
The switching control means is a switching mode for switching the start-in ball portion between the open state and the closed state, respectively, in a low-frequency switching mode in which the opening state is not reached or the chance of the opening state is relatively low ( It has at least a low-frequency support mode) and a high-frequency switching mode (high-frequency support mode) in which the chance of being in the open state is relatively high.
The determination means has at least a high probability mode and a low probability mode in which the probability of obtaining a predetermined determination result corresponding to the transition of the gaming state is relatively high or low as the determination mode.
As a state in which the opening / closing control is executed, a multi-ball entry mode (high-frequency winning mode) in which the number of balls entered into the variable ball entry means that can be expected during the state is relatively large, and a multi-ball entry mode in which the number of balls entering the variable ball entry means is large. It has at least a small number of ball entry modes (low frequency winning mode, round number regulation mode or opening / closing number regulation mode), which is less than the entry mode.
Although the determination means shifts to the state in which the opening / closing control is executed, the state in which the opening / closing control is executed is the small entry mode, and the state after the end of the state in which the opening / closing control is executed is completed. The process of step S1403 in the main MPU 82, which can determine that the switching mode and the determination mode are the same mode as the mode set before the state, is the specific determination result (small hit result). It has a function to execute and a function to make an affirmative judgment in step S1408 and execute the process of step S1409).
In the game machine, the probability that the specific determination result will be obtained based on the fact that the game ball has entered the starting ball entering portion is based on the fact that the game ball has entered the starting ball entering portion in the high probability mode. It is characterized by being provided with a probability setting means (a function of executing a hit / fail judgment process in the main MPU 82, various hit / fail tables stored in the main ROM 83) so as to be higher than the probability of a predetermined judgment result. A game machine to play.

According to the feature A15, in the high-frequency switching mode, the firing operation is performed so that the game ball enters the starting ball entering portion, but when the game ball enters the starting ball entering portion, the specific determination result is obtained. The probability of becoming is higher than the probability that a predetermined determination result is obtained based on the game ball entering the starting ball entry portion in the high probability mode. Then, when the specific determination result is obtained, there is an opportunity for the ball to enter the variable ball entry means. As a result, even if the number of game balls to be paid out when the game ball enters the starting entry section or the ease of entering the starting entry section in the high frequency switching mode is not changed, the frequency is high. It is possible to enhance the advantage of the switching mode.

Further, the execution mode of the opening / closing control when a specific determination result is obtained is the small ball entry mode. Therefore, it is possible to achieve the excellent effect as described above while suppressing extremely increasing the advantage in the high frequency switching mode, and it is easy to adjust the probability of a specific judgment result. Become.

From the above, it is possible to suitably maintain the expectation of the player when the switchable ball entry portion is in a high frequency state.

The invention of the feature A group can solve the following problems.

As a game machine such as a pachinko machine, a lottery is performed based on the game ball entering the ball entry portion provided in the game area, and a variable display of the pattern is performed on the display surface of the display device, and the lottery is performed. It is known that when the winning result is obtained, the combination of specific symbols is finally stopped and displayed on the display surface, and the player shifts to a special gaming state which is advantageous for the player. Then, when the state shifts to the special gaming state, for example, the opening and closing of the ball entry device provided in the game area is started, and the game ball is paid out based on the entry into the ball entry device.

In addition, as described above, as a ball entry section where the occurrence of a ball entry can trigger an internal lottery, a state in which it is possible to enter the ball entry section and a state in which it is more difficult or impossible to enter the ball. A configuration is known that includes a ball entry portion that can be switched between states. The switchable configuration includes, for example, an opening / closing member for opening / closing the ball entry port, and when the opening / closing member is in the open state, the ball can enter the ball entry portion, and the opening / closing member is in the closed state. As a result, it is not possible to enter the ball into the ball entry section. Further, it is also known that there are a plurality of states such as a high frequency state and a low frequency state so that the frequency at which the switchable ball entry portion is opened per unit time is relatively high or low.

Here, in the above-mentioned high frequency state, the player expects that the frequency of entering the switchable ball entry section increases. However, depending on the degree of adjustment of the nails provided in the game area, it is possible that the ball entering as expected by the player does not occur in the switchable ball entering portion. In such a case, the player who expects to generate a reasonable profit due to the high frequency state may think that the expectation has been disappointed and may reduce the motivation to continue the game.

<Characteristic B group>
Feature B1. A launching means (game ball launch mechanism 27) that launches a game ball toward the game area based on a launch operation by the player, and
A variable ball-entry means (special electric winning device 32) provided in the game area and switchable between an open state and a closed state, and
Variable entry control means (a function to execute special electric start processing, special electric opening processing, special electric closing processing, and special electric end processing in the main MPU 82) that controls the opening and closing of the variable ball entry means.
A determination means for determining whether or not to shift the game state (a function of executing the processes of steps S1403 to S1411 in the main MPU 82) and
The processing of the transition means (steps S1604 to S1608 and step S2002 in the main MPU 82) for shifting the gaming state to the special gaming state (opening / closing execution mode) in which the opening / closing control is executed according to the determination result of the determination means. Function to execute) and
With
The variable ball entry means is provided at a position in the game area where a game ball launched so as to flow down a predetermined area (right side area PA3) can enter.
The special gaming state has an opening period before the opening / closing control is executed.
The game machine
In the first notification control means (in the MPU 112 of the voice emission control device 91), the first notification that enables the player to pay attention to the predetermined area is performed at least during a part of the opening period. (Function to execute the process of step S2104) and
After the first notification is started, at or before the start timing of the opening / closing control, the player is made to recognize that the game ball should be launched so as to flow down the predetermined region. A second notification control means (a function of executing the process of step S2107 in the MPU 112 of the voice emission control device 91) that enables the second notification to be performed, and
A game machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature B1, the player needs to perform the firing operation of the game ball so as to flow down the predetermined area in the special game state, and it is possible to suppress the monotonization of the game.

In addition, the player can prepare for launching the game ball toward a predetermined area by confirming the first notification, and can launch the game ball toward the predetermined area by confirming the second notification. It will be possible. As a result, at the timing when the opening / closing control of the variable ball entering means is started, it is possible to reasonably perform the firing operation so that the game ball flows down toward the variable ball entering means, and the opening / closing control is executed. It becomes easier for the player to make a profit.

From the above, it is possible to suitably suppress the monotonization of the game.

Feature B2. The first notification control means is such that the first notification is continued until the middle timing of the opening period.
The gaming machine according to feature B1, wherein the second notification control means is such that the second notification is performed after the intermediate timing.

According to the feature B2, it is possible to switch from the first notification to the second notification while using the opening period.

Feature B3. The gaming machine according to feature B1 or B2, wherein the first notification control means is intended to start the first notification when the special gaming state is started.

According to the feature B3, it becomes clear to the player what the first notification is being performed on, and the content of the first notification can be easily recognized by the player.

Feature B4. The second notification control means is the longest time required for the game ball to reach a position where the game ball can enter the variable ball entry means after the launch operation of the game ball is started, rather than the timing at which the opening / closing control is started. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B3, characterized in that the second notification is started at a timing earlier than an hour.

According to the feature B4, when the game ball is launched so as to flow down the predetermined area after confirming the second notification, the variable ball entering means enters the variable ball entering means at the timing when the variable ball entering means is opened. A sphere can occur. As a result, it becomes possible to generate a ball into the variable ball entry means at an early stage when the opening / closing control is started, and it becomes easy for the player to obtain the benefit of executing the opening / closing control.

Feature B5. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B4, wherein an image showing the direction of launch is displayed in the first notification, and an image showing the direction is highlighted in the second notification. ..

According to the feature B5, it becomes easy for the player to recognize the first notification and the second notification as a series of image displays, and it becomes possible to facilitate the understanding of the notification content.

Feature B6. The special gaming state has an ending period after the opening / closing control is executed.
The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B5, wherein the second notification control means terminates the second notification when the ending period is started.

According to the feature B6, it is possible to urge the player not to continue firing the game ball toward a predetermined area during the ending period by using the end timing of the second notification.

Feature B7. During the ending period, the process of step S2112 in the MPU 112 of the third notification control means (speech emission control device 91) that notifies the direction to be fired in a mode corresponding to the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state is executed. The gaming machine according to feature B6, which is characterized by having a function).

According to the feature B7, it is possible to make the player recognize the direction to be fired after the end of the special gaming state by using the ending period.

Feature B8. Specific control means (main side MPU 82) that controls the specific means (ball hitting direction notification unit 38e) so that the specific state becomes a specific state when the special game state starts and the specific state is released when the special game state ends. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B7, characterized in that the function of executing the processes of step S1604 and step S2003 in the above method is provided.

According to the feature B8, it is possible to clearly notify that the player is in the special gaming state.

Feature B9. The gaming machine according to feature B8, wherein the first notification control means starts the first notification at a timing when the specific means enters the specific state.

According to the feature B9, the specific means is in the specific state even though the specific means is in the specific state, or the specific means is in the specific state even though the first notification is performed. By confirming that there is no situation, it is possible to grasp the presence or absence of an abnormality.

Feature B10. Main control means (main side MPU82) that controls the progress of the game,
Sub-control means (MPU 112 of the voice emission control device 91) that controls the execution of the effect according to the command information transmitted by the main control means, and
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The main control means has the specific control means and controls the specific means without going through the sub control means.
The gaming machine according to feature B8 or B9, wherein the sub-control means includes the first notification control means and the second notification control means.

According to the feature B10, the manager of the game hall can easily confirm whether or not the behavior of the special game state is normal by confirming the specific means, and the player can easily confirm whether or not the behavior is normal. By confirming the notification and the second notification, it is possible to suitably perform the firing operation of the game ball toward a predetermined area.

The invention of the above-mentioned feature B group can solve the following problems.

As a game machine such as a pachinko machine, a lottery is performed based on the game ball entering the ball entry portion provided in the game area, and a variable display of the pattern is performed on the display surface of the display device, and the lottery is performed. It is known that when the winning result is obtained, the combination of specific symbols is finally stopped and displayed on the display surface, and the player shifts to a special gaming state which is advantageous for the player. Then, when the state shifts to the special gaming state, for example, the opening and closing of the ball entry device provided in the game area is started, and the game ball is paid out based on the entry into the ball entry device.

Here, if the configuration does not require adjustment of the mode of the launch operation of the game ball including the special game state, it is easy to understand the game content, but there is a concern that the game may become monotonous. To.

The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which each of the above features can be applied or applied to each feature is shown below.

Pachinko game machine: An operating means operated by a player, a 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 gaming component arranged in an area and gives a privilege to a player when a gaming ball passes through a predetermined passing portion of each gaming component.

Rotating game machine such as a slot machine: Equipped with a picture display device that variably displays a plurality of pictures, the variable display of the plurality of pictures is started due to the operation of the start operation means, and is caused by the operation of the stop operation means. A gaming machine in which the variable display of the plurality of symbols is stopped after a lapse of a predetermined time, and a privilege is given to the player according to the symbols after the stop.

10 ... Pachinko machine, 27 ... Game ball launching mechanism, 32 ... Special electric winning device, 33 ... 1st operating port, 34 ... 2nd operating port, 38e ... Ball hitting direction notification unit, 42 ... Design display device, 82 ... Main side MPU , 83 ... main side ROM, 84 ... main side RAM, 91 ... voice emission control device, 92 ... display control device, 102 ... payout side MPU, 103 ... payout side ROM, 104 ... payout side RAM, 112 ... MPU.

Claims (1)

A launching means that launches a game ball toward the game area based on the launch operation by the player,
A starting ball entry section where a game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
A variable ball entry means provided in the game area and switchable between an open state and a closed state,
A variable ball entry control means that controls the opening and closing of the variable ball entry means,
An information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on a game ball entering the starting ball entry portion,
A determination means for determining whether or not to shift the game state by using the special information acquired by the information acquisition means, and
A transition means for shifting the gaming state to a state in which the opening / closing control is executed according to the determination result of the determination means, and
With
A gaming machine characterized in that at least a first start ball entry portion and a second start ball entry portion are provided in the game area as the start ball entry portion.

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