JP2021106660A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can perform sufficient error determination in accordance with game specifications or the like and can output information on determination results to the outside.SOLUTION: A game machine has a first ball entry part arranged on a game board, win/failure lottery means that executes predetermined win/failure lottery in response to the entry of a game ball into the first ball entry part, a second ball entry part that is arranged on the game board and has an opening/closing body that operates to open in response to the result of the predetermined win/failure lottery being a specific result, game state setting means that, according to the game progress status, can set a ball entry difficult state with difficulty of ball entry into the second ball entry part by the opening operation of the opening/closing body and a ball entry easy state with easier ball entry into the second ball entry part by the opening operation of the opening/closing body, and error determination means that determines the appropriateness of ball entry on the basis of the ball having entered the second ball entry part by opening of the opening/closing body. The error determination means is configured to determine the appropriateness of ball entry on the basis of a game state at the point in time when the ball has entered the second ball entry part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and the present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of appropriately determining the suitability of entering a ball according to the game specifications.

In recent years, pachinko machines, which are examples of game machines, have been developed with various game specifications, and it is common to sequentially transmit various information related to games such as ball entry errors to a management computer such as a game machine installation store. It has become.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 7-8623

In the gaming machine according to the above cited document, although a configuration is disclosed in which an error determination process is executed in consideration of the jackpot game acquisition route and the gaming state and the result is transmitted to the outside, the arrangement of the gaming parts and the arrangement of the gaming parts are disclosed. It cannot be said that sufficient error judgment and external information can be transmitted according to the game specifications.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and provides a gaming machine capable of performing sufficient error determination in accordance with game specifications and the like and outputting information on determination results to the outside.

As a configuration of the present invention for solving the above problems, a predetermined winning / failing lottery is performed according to the first ball entry component arranged on the game board and the game ball entering the first ball entry component. A winning / failing lottery means to be executed, a second ball entry component provided on the game board and having an opening / closing body that opens according to a specific result of the predetermined winning / failing lottery, and the progress of the game. Depending on the situation, the ball entry difficulty state in which it is difficult to enter the second ball entry component due to the opening operation of the opening / closing body and the second ball entry component due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing body rather than the ball entry difficulty state. The suitability of the ball entry is determined based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second ball entry component by opening the opening / closing body and the game state setting means that can set the ball entry easy state that facilitates the entry of the ball. The gaming machine is provided with an error determining means for determining, and the error determining means is configured to determine the suitability of entering the ball based on the gaming state at the time of entering the second entry component.
In addition, the winning probability of the winning / failing lottery in the difficult-to-enter state and the easy-to-enter state may be unchanged.
It should be noted that the outline of the above invention does not list all the necessary features of the present invention, and individual configurations constituting the feature group may also be an invention.

According to the gaming machine according to each of the above configurations, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It is a schematic perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of a game board. It is a figure which shows the outline of the 2nd start winning part. It is a control block diagram of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the outline of the hold storage area. It is a figure which shows the outline of the special figure hit / fail judgment table. It is a figure which shows the outline of the special figure type determination table. It is a figure which shows the outline of the game state setting table. It is a figure which shows the outline of the fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the outline of the normal figure hit / fail judgment table. It is a figure which shows the outline of the ordinary figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the outline of the opening / closing body operation table. It is a schematic diagram which shows the change of a game state, playability and the like. It is a schematic diagram which shows the setting of the game state. It is a flow chart which shows the CPU initialization processing of a main control circuit. It is a flow chart which shows the evacuation processing at the time of power-off of a main control circuit. It is a flow chart which shows the timer interrupt processing of a main control circuit. It is a flow chart which shows the switch management process of a main control circuit. It is a flow chart which shows the ordinary electric accessory passing process and the ordinary electric accessory error determination process of a main control circuit. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st and 2nd start port passage processing, the non-electric accessory error determination processing, and the 1st and 2nd opening / closing body opening processing of a main control circuit. It is a flow diagram which shows the special symbol random number acquisition processing of a main control circuit. It is a figure explaining the special figure game management phase. It is a flow chart which shows the special figure game management processing of a main control circuit. It is a flow diagram which shows the special symbol change waiting process of a main control circuit. It is a flow diagram which shows the processing during special symbol change of a main control circuit. It is a flow diagram which shows the processing after the special symbol stop of a main control circuit. It is a flow chart which shows the processing before opening the big prize opening of a main control circuit. It is a flow chart which shows the opening / closing switching process of a big winning opening. It is a flow chart which shows the big prize opening opening control processing. It is a flow chart which shows the big prize opening closure effective processing. It is a flow chart which shows the big hit game end weight processing. It is a flow figure which shows the small hit game end weight processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the external information output processing. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect symbol S. It is a figure which shows the flow from the fluctuation start of the effect symbol S to the stop display. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect display in the 1st special effect mode. It is a time chart which shows the change of the pseudo hold display area K and the information display area M. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect display in the 2nd special effect mode. It is a flow figure which shows the sub CPU initialization processing of an effect control circuit. It is a flow diagram which shows the subtimer interrupt processing of an effect control circuit. It is a flow diagram which shows the fluctuation pattern command reception processing of an effect control circuit. It is a figure which shows the outline of the variation effect pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the outline of the time block. It is a flow chart which shows the time schedule management processing of an effect control circuit. It is a flow chart which shows the launch position management process of an effect control circuit.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail through embodiments, but the following embodiments do not limit the invention according to the claims, and all combinations of features described in the embodiments are means for solving the invention. Is not always required.

[Overall configuration of gaming machines]
The pachinko machine 1 as an example of the game machine has a vertically rectangular machine frame 2 installed in the island equipment of the game hall and a main body frame 3 which is openably and closably attached to one side of the machine frame 2 by a hinge mechanism. And the game board 30 housed in the main body frame 3, a glass window 4A which is pivotally attached to the front of the main body frame 3 so as to be openable and closable, and provided below the glass window 4A and the glass window 4A arranged in the central portion. The main configuration includes a panel frame 4 having a saucer 6, a handle unit 7 projecting forward from one lower side of the panel frame 4, and speaker units 8 arranged on both upper sides of the panel frame 4. In a state where the panel frame 4 is closed to the main body frame 3, the player seated in front of the pachinko machine 1 is housed in the main body frame 3 through the glass window 4A arranged in the panel frame 4. It is possible to visually recognize the game area 31 of the game board 30.

At the center of the saucer 6, an operation mechanism 9 as an operation means that can be operated by the player is arranged. The operation mechanism 9 is composed of a circular push button 9A that can be pressed by the player and a dial 9B that can be rotated by the player around the push button 9A. The operation mechanism 9 is connected to the effect control circuit 200, which will be described later, and the signals output from the push button 9A and the dial 9B are input to the effect control circuit 200 side. The effect control circuit 200 controls the display and operation of the main display device 80 according to, for example, the input timing of the push button 9A. In addition to this, the saucer 6 is provided with a ball lending button, a return button, and the like, and the number of balls that can be rented recorded on a recording medium such as an IC card inserted into a CR unit (not shown) by operating these buttons. The operation of lending the game ball corresponding to the above, or the operation of returning the recording medium is executed.

[About the composition of the game board]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 housed in the main body frame 3 is formed with a game area 31 partitioned by an outer guide rail 27 and an inner guide rail 28 in a substantially circular shape. The game area 31 is a space formed between the front surface of the game board 30 and the rear surface of the glass window 4A, and is an area in which a game ball launched by a launching mechanism (not shown) can flow down. In addition to this, a large number of nails are arranged on the game board 30, and the game ball launched by the launching mechanism (not shown) by the operation of the handle unit 7 of the player is irregular due to the large number of nails and the windmill. It flows down in the game area 31 while being guided by. The game area 31 is roughly divided into a left-handed area EL and a right-handed area ER with the line CL as a boundary, and by adjusting the strength of launching the game ball by operating the handle unit 7, any of the game balls can be set. You can choose whether to let it flow down the area.
Further, the game ball flowing down the left-handed area EL and the right-handed area ER cannot pass through or enter the game component arranged in the other area due to the structure of the board surface, and is classified into an independent area. ing.

On the board surface of the game board 30, the first start winning part 60, the second starting winning part (non-electric accessory) 62 having a plurality of entrances, the large winning part 64, the ordinary electric accessory 66, and the normal drawing pass A gate 68 and general prize-winning parts (not shown) are arranged, and a game ball enters or passes through these prize-winning parts, and switches built in each part (first start port detection switch SW1, second). When detected by the start port detection switch SW2a, the second start port detection switch SW2b, the large winning opening detection switch SW3, the accessory detection switch SW4, the normal gate detection switch SW5, and the general winning opening detection switch SW6), each winning component A predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the above are paid out and a predetermined process is executed.
Further, as will be described in detail later, when the game ball enters either the first starting prize component 60 or the second starting prize component 62, the prize ball is paid out and the large prize component 64 is opened to open the game. Various types of lottery, including a lottery regarding whether or not a special game (big hit game, small hit game) that fosters an advantageous state for a person can be executed, a lottery for determining the mode of the special game, or the game state after the special game. The lottery is executed by the main control circuit 100. That is, the entry of the game ball into the first start winning component 60 and the second start winning component 62 is an opportunity to receive the above-mentioned various lottery.

The first start winning component 60 is a winning component arranged in the left-handed region EL, is located at a substantially central portion in the left-right direction of the game board 30, and has a ball entry port 60a having an upper opening. The second starting winning component 62 is a winning component arranged below the first starting winning component 60, and is a pair of first opening / closing bodies 90a and a second opening / closing body 90b provided so as to be openable / closable in the left-right direction. A first ball entry port 92 capable of entering the ball while the first opening / closing body 90a is open, and a second ball entry port 94 capable of entering the ball while the second opening / closing body 90b is open are provided. Although the details will be described later, the opening operation of the first opening / closing body 90a and the second opening / closing body 90b is based on the fact that the game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory 66 arranged in the right-handed region ER. Will be executed. Further, while the first (left side) opening / closing body 90a is open, only the game ball flowing down the left-handed region EL side can enter the first entrance ball 92, and the second (right side) opening / closing body 90b Only the game ball flowing down the right-handed area ER side can enter the second entry port 94 while the ball is open. Further, the first opening / closing body 90a and the second opening / closing body 90b are closed based on the entry of a predetermined number (for example, one or two) of game balls during opening.

The ordinary electric accessory 66 is a winning part arranged in the right-handed region ER, and includes a ball entry port 66b having a side opening and an opening / closing body 66a that closes or opens the winning opening. The opening / closing body 66a is composed of a wing-shaped member that can be in a closed state and an open state, and when the wing-shaped member is in a closed state in which the wing-shaped member is upright in the vertical direction, a wall portion 67 close to the upper edge portion of the ball entry port 66b. Due to the positional relationship with the ball, the ball is prevented from entering the ball entry port 66b. On the other hand, when the blade-shaped member is in an open state in which the blade-shaped member is laid down in the left-right direction, a space is formed between the blade-shaped member and the wall portion 67 so that the game ball can flow down, and the ball can enter the ball entry port 66b. The opening / closing operation of the opening / closing body 66a is realized by driving the solenoid SOL1 described later. Further, the opening operation of the opening / closing body 66a is a lottery regarding whether or not the opening operation is executed by the main control circuit 100, triggered by the passage of the game ball through the normal drawing passing gate 68 arranged on the right side of the game area 31. It is executed when the result of is a hit.
As shown in FIG. 3, the game ball that has entered the ordinary electric accessory 66 flows down the back side passage 120 provided on the back surface of the game board 30, and is arranged in the second start winning component 62. The first opening / closing body 90a and the second opening / closing body 90b are opened. The normal drawing passage gate 68 is a gate-shaped game component having a vertical opening located upstream of the ordinary electric accessory 66 in the right-handed area ER, and only a game ball flowing down the right-handed area ER can pass through. It has become.

A large prize-winning component 64 is arranged below the ordinary electric accessory 66 in the right-handed region ER. The large winning component 64 has a horizontally long rectangular entry port 64a (large winning opening) with an upper opening and an opening / closing body 64b that closes or opens the entry opening 64a. The opening / closing body 64b is a member capable of advancing / retreating in the front-rear direction of the game board 30 by driving a solenoid SOL2 described later. The ball entry port 64a is opened in a state of being immersed behind 30. When the game ball reaches the big prize component 64 when the ball entry port 64a is closed, the game ball passes over the opening / closing body 64b and is guided to the downstream side via the slope. Further, in the opening operation of the opening / closing body 64b, a predetermined lottery result regarding whether or not to execute a special game executed when the game ball enters the first start winning part 60 or the second starting winning part 62 is a "big hit". Or, it is executed when it becomes a "small hit". Further, although not shown, a distribution mechanism and a specific area (V area) are provided inside the large winning part 64, and the game is entered by the opening operation of the opening / closing body 64b during the small hit game. When a sphere is distributed to a specific area side by a distribution mechanism and passes through a specific area, it is detected by a specific area detection switch (not shown) arranged in the specific area, and special based on the detection (passage of the specific area). The game (big hit game via small hit game) is continuously executed. The distribution rate to the specific area is set to a distribution rate at which at least one game ball can reach the specific area, and when the small hit game is acquired, the big hit game via the small hit game is set. It is a setting that the acquisition of is almost confirmed. However, for example, when the launch of the game ball is stopped during the small hit game, this is not the case, and the game ball may not be distributed to the specific area, but may be distributed to other areas and discharged. In the illustrated example, the opening / closing body 66a of the ordinary electric accessory 66 is configured as a blade-shaped member, but like the grand prize component 64, it is configured as a member capable of advancing / retreating in the front-rear direction of the game board 30 and closed. It may be an aspect of forming a state and an open state. In this case, for example, the normal electric accessory 66 may be projected forward when it is opened, and the protruding member may come into contact with the game ball to form a route for guiding the inside of the ordinary electric accessory 66. With such a configuration, a so-called slide type (when closed, the game ball collects on the lid member with the lid member protruding forward, and when opened, the game ball can enter the game ball on the lid member by immersing in the rear. It is possible to reduce the prizes at the time of short opening compared to the type).

An out port 69 is opened at the bottom of the game board 30. The out port 69 is an outlet for collecting game balls that have not entered any of the plurality of winning parts, and the game balls that have flowed down to the out port 69 pass through the back side of the game board 30. It is discharged to the outside of the machine. Although not shown, the game board 30 is also provided with other out ports, and the game ball is discharged from the out ports as well.

Next, the structure and opening / closing operation of the second start winning component 62 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. (A) is a diagram in which the first opening / closing body 90a and the second opening / closing body 90b are in a closed state, and FIG. FIG. 3C is a diagram showing how the second opening / closing body 90b is closed. As shown in the figure, the first opening / closing body 90a and the second opening / closing body 90b are opened / closed by the opening / closing mechanism 144 and the opening / closing mechanism 154, respectively. The opening / closing mechanism 154 is provided on the back side of the game board 30.

In the opening / closing mechanism 144, the first movable portion 144a and the second movable portion 144b are connected by a link mechanism. One end of the first movable portion 144a is connected to the second movable portion 144b, and the other end is located on the back side of the game board 30 in the back side passage 120 extending from the ordinary electric accessory 66, and the first movable portion 144a is the first movable portion. The back passage 120 is blocked by the portion 144a. One end of the second movable portion 144b is connected to the first movable portion 144a, and the other end is locked to the protrusion 142a of the first opening / closing body 90a.

In the opening / closing mechanism 154, the first movable portion 154a and the second movable portion 154b are connected by a link mechanism. One end of the first movable portion 154a is connected to the second movable portion 154b, the other end is located in the back side passage 120, and the back side passage 120 is blocked by the first movable portion 154a. One end of the second movable portion 154b is connected to the first movable portion 154a, and the other end is locked to the protrusion 152a of the second opening / closing body 90b.

Then, when the game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory 66 and the game ball is guided to the upper part of the first movable portion 154a in the back side passage 120, as shown in FIG. 3B, the opening / closing mechanism 144 The falling force of the game ball causes the first movable portion 144a to move downward around the fulcrum 144c. Then, as the first movable portion 144a moves, the second movable portion 144b moves, and the other end of the second movable portion 144b comes off from the protrusion 142a of the movable piece. Then, the first opening / closing body 90a rotates counterclockwise around the fulcrum 142b due to its own weight. As a result, the first opening / closing body 90a is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the first entry port 92.

Further, the game ball in which the first opening / closing body 90a is opened via the opening / closing mechanism 144 is guided to the upper part of the first movable portion 154a. Then, in the opening / closing mechanism 154, the first movable portion 154a is moved downward about the fulcrum 154c by the force of dropping the game ball. Then, as the first movable portion 154a moves, the second movable portion 154b moves, and the other end of the second movable portion 154b comes off from the protrusion 152a of the second opening / closing body 90b. Then, the second opening / closing body 90b rotates clockwise around the fulcrum 152b due to its own weight. As a result, the second opening / closing body 90b is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second entry port 94.

In this way, when a game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory 66, the first opening / closing body 90a and the second opening / closing body 90b are both opened by one game ball, and the first opening / closing port 92 and the second opening / closing body 90b are both opened. A game ball can enter both of the mouths 94.

After that, for example, when the game ball is launched into the right-handed region ER, as shown in FIG. 3C, when the game ball falls on the saucer portion 152c of the second opening / closing body 90b, the game is played on the saucer portion 152c. After the ball rolls to the left side in the figure, the game ball collides with the protrusion 152a. Then, due to the force of the collision of the game balls, the second opening / closing body 90b rotates counterclockwise around the fulcrum 152b. Further, as the second opening / closing body 90b rotates, the other end of the second movable portion 154b is relocked to the protrusion 152a, and the first movable portion 154a of the opening / closing mechanism 154 is located in the back passage 120. To move. As a result, the second opening / closing body 90b is in a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second entry port 94. Then, the game ball with the second opening / closing body 90b closed enters the second entry port 94. That is, once the second opening / closing body 90b is opened, one game ball can enter the second entry port 94.

Further, when the game ball falls on the saucer portion 142c, the first opening / closing body 90a enters the first ball entry port 92 after the game ball rolls on the saucer portion 142c to the right side in the drawing. Here, for example, the first game ball that has rolled on the saucer portion 142c is guided to a detour that bypasses the protrusion 142d of the first opening / closing body 90a, and then enters the first ball entrance 92. Once the first opening / closing body 90a is opened, the first opening / closing body 90a is not closed even if the first game ball is guided to the first entry port 92 via the saucer portion 142c. .. The detour is opened at the same time as the first opening / closing body 90a is opened, and is closed when the first game ball passes through.

Then, while the second game ball is being guided to the first entry port 92 via the saucer portion 142c after the open state, the game ball collides with the protrusion 142d, so that the first opening / closing body 90a Rotates clockwise around the fulcrum 142b. Further, as the first opening / closing body 90a rotates, the first movable portion 144a of the opening / closing mechanism 144 moves so as to be located in the back side passage 120, and the other end of the second movable portion 144b reappears to the protrusion 142a. Locked. As a result, the first opening / closing body 90a is in a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the first entry port 92. That is, once the first opening / closing body 90a is opened, two game balls can enter the first entry port 92.

In this way, the second start winning component 62 can only enter the first ball opening 92 in which only the game ball flowing down the left-handed area EL can enter, and the game ball flowing down in the right-handed area ER. It has a second ball entry port 94, and the first opening / closing body 90a that opens to the first ball entry port 92 and the second ball entry port 94 when the ball enters the ordinary electric accessory 66. The entry of the game ball is permitted only while the second opening / closing body 90b is open. Further, the first opening / closing body 90a is closed again based on the fact that two game balls have entered (passed), and the second opening / closing body 90b is based on the fact that one game ball has entered (passed). It will be closed again. Further, the opening operations of the first opening / closing body 90a and the second opening / closing body 90b are monitored by the first non-electric accessory opening switch SN1 and the second non-electric accessory opening switch SN2, which are not shown in the drawing, respectively. While the body is open, a predetermined release signal is output to the main control circuit 100 side.

Next, various display devices mounted on the game board 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, a main display device 80 having a substantially rectangular display screen D1 is arranged at a substantially central portion of the game board 30. The main display device 80 is a display device provided with a liquid crystal display, and an image related to the effect symbol S, which will be described later, and a pseudo-variation effect displayed along with the variation display of the effect symbol S are displayed on the display screen D1. , Various types of images such as still images and moving images expressing reach effect, look-ahead effect, and images displayed during a special game are displayed. Then, the player enjoys the game while visually recognizing the pseudo-variation effect, the reach effect, and the look-ahead effect, which are mainly expressed according to the change of the effect symbol S displayed on the display screen D1. The image display control for the main display device 80 is executed by the effect control circuit 200 described later.

On the outside of the game area 31 of the game board 30, the first special symbol display device 35A, the second special symbol display device 35B, the first special symbol hold display device 36A, the second special symbol hold display device 36B, and the normal symbol display A device 37 and a normal symbol hold display device 38 are provided. Each display device is controlled by the main control circuit 100 according to the progress of the game, and the game status is notified to the player by the change of the display.

[About the internal configuration of pachinko machines]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control means responsible for controlling the pachinko machine 1. As shown in the figure, the pachinko machine 1 has a main control circuit 100 that mainly controls basic operations related to the game in general, a payout control circuit 150 that mainly controls the payout operation, and a launch that mainly controls the launch operation of the game ball. It includes a control circuit 160 and an effect control circuit 200 that mainly controls the main display device 80 described above.

The main control circuit 100 includes a (main) CPU 100a, a (main) ROM 100b, and a (main) RAM 100c, and a program stored in the ROM 100b in advance corresponding to an input from each detection switch or timer described later by the CPU 100a is provided. It reads out, performs arithmetic processing according to the program, directly controls each of the above-mentioned devices connected to the main control circuit 100, and transmits various commands to other control circuits. Further, at this time, the RAM 100c functions as a work area during the calculation processing of the CPU 100a, and temporarily holds various data and commands necessary for the calculation.

As shown in FIG. 4, the main control circuit 100 includes a first start port detection switch SW1 for detecting the entry of a game ball into the first start winning component 60, and a first entry port of the second start winning component 62. 92; The second start port detection switch SW2a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the second entry port 94, the second start port detection switch SW2b, and the large for detecting the entry of the game ball into the prize-winning component 64. Winning opening detection switch SW3, accessory detection switch SW4 for detecting the entry of the game ball into the ordinary electric accessory 66, normal figure gate detection switch SW5 for detecting the passage of the game ball to the normal figure passing gate 68, outside the figure The general winning opening detection switch SW6 for detecting the entry of the game ball into the general winning part, the first non-electric accessory opening switch SN1, the second non-electric accessory opening switch SN2, and other detection switches are connected. The detection signal output from each detection switch is input to the main control circuit 100 side.

Further, the main control circuit 100 is used to open and close the solenoid SOL1 for opening and closing the opening and closing body 66a provided on the above-mentioned ordinary electric accessory 66 and the opening and closing body 64b provided on the prize-winning component 64. Solenoids SOL2 are connected, and these solenoids are directly controlled by the main control circuit 100. Further, the main control circuit 100 includes a first special symbol display device 35A, a second special symbol display device 35B, a first special symbol hold display device 36A, a second special symbol hold display device 36B, a normal symbol display device 37, and a normal symbol display device 37. The symbol hold display device 38 is connected, and these display devices are directly controlled by the main control circuit 100.

A payout control circuit 150 and an effect control circuit 200 are connected to the main control circuit 100. The payout control circuit 150 is a microcomputer provided with a CPU, ROM, and RAM (not shown) like the main control circuit 100, and is communicably connected to the main control circuit 100. Further, an external information output terminal board 151 is connected to the main control circuit 100 and the payout control circuit 150. The external information output terminal board 151 manages (host) various information regarding the progress of the game output from the main control circuit 100 (CPU 100a) and the payout control circuit 150 (payout CPU) at a store where the pachinko machine 1 is installed. ) Output to the computer side.

A payout motor 152 for paying out prize balls to a player and a prize ball number counting switch 153 are connected to the payout control circuit 150. The payout control circuit 150 controls the payout motor 152 so that a predetermined number of prize balls is paid out based on the prize ball number information included in the payout command transmitted from the main control circuit 100. The prize balls paid out by driving the payout motor 152 are detected by the prize ball number counting switch 153, and the payout control circuit 150 side grasps whether or not an appropriate number of prize balls has been paid out. In addition, in the payout control circuit 150, a plate full tank detection switch for detecting that an allowable number or more of game balls are stored in the saucer 6, and doors of the panel frame 4 and the main body frame 3 are opened. Various switches such as the door open detection switch 155 that detects the presence of the door are connected.

Further, the launch control circuit 160 includes a touch sensor 161 mounted in the handle unit 7, a launch volume 162, a ball feed motor 163 that feeds a game ball stored in a saucer 6 into a launch mechanism (not shown), and a launch mechanism. A ball launch motor 164 housed inside is connected. The launch control circuit 160 is a ball based on an input signal from the launch volume 162 that changes according to the amount of operation of the handle unit 7 by the player, subject to launch permission from the payout control circuit 150 and input from the touch sensor 161. The launch motor 164 is controlled to launch the game ball stored in the saucer 6 into the game area 31 by a predetermined launch force.

The effect control circuit 200 controls various effect displays and effect operations while the game is in progress or on standby. The effect control circuit 200 includes a (sub) CPU 200a, a (sub) ROM 200b, and a (sub) RAM 200c, and communicates with the main control circuit 100 only from the main control circuit 100 to the effect control circuit 200 (one-way communication). ) Is connected so that it is possible. The effect control circuit 200 reads a program stored in advance in the ROM 200b based on various commands related to the effect transmitted from the main control circuit 100 and input signals from the internal timer, and performs arithmetic processing according to the program. , Display control of the image displayed on the display screen D1 of the main display device 80 connected to the effect control circuit 200, audio output control for outputting sounds such as music and sound effects during the game from the speaker unit 8, or the game. Light emission control or the like for issuing light emitting bodies (for example, LEDs) arranged in various places such as the panel 30 and the panel frame 4 in various patterns is executed. At this time, the RAM 200c functions as a work area during the calculation processing of the CPU 200a, and temporarily holds various data, commands, and the like necessary for the calculation.
Further, the effect control circuit 200 is connected to the CPU 200a, receives various commands related to image display transmitted from the CPU 200a, and displays various images on the display screen D1. It is equipped with hardware necessary for various controls, such as a VRAM that temporarily stores various data and the like required for the above, a voice synthesis LSI for voice control, and the like. Further, the above-mentioned operation mechanism 9 that can be arbitrarily operated by the player is connected to the effect control circuit 200. For example, each of the above-mentioned controls is executed according to the operation timing of the operation mechanism 9, and the operation mechanism 9 is executed. It is possible to express a predetermined effect according to the operation timing of.

Although not shown, a power supply circuit is connected to each of the above-mentioned control circuits, and power is supplied from an external power source on the game installation shop side by operating a power switch provided in the power supply circuit. , The external power supply is generated as a power supply necessary for the operation of each control circuit, and each control circuit is activated by supplying the generated power supply to each control circuit. Further, the power supply circuit is equipped with a backup power supply such as a capacitor, and when the power is cut off, power is supplied from the backup power supply to the main control circuit 100 and the payout control circuit 150, and these two Various data and commands stored in the RAM of the control circuit are held. In addition, the power supply circuit is also equipped with a dedicated backup power supply for the effect control circuit 200, and when the power is cut off, various data and commands stored in the RAM are supplied by the power supply from the dedicated backup power supply. A part of is stored in the backup RAM separately installed.

Hereinafter, the flow of the game of the pachinko machine 1 having the above configuration will be outlined. When a game ball launched by the operation of the player's handle unit 7 and flowing down the game area 31 enters either the first start winning component 60 or the second start winning component 62 described above, the main control circuit 100 determines. A lottery regarding whether or not a special game can be executed (hereinafter, also referred to as a special figure winning / failing lottery), a lottery for determining the type of a special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as a special figure type determination lottery), based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition. Various lottery such as a lottery for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as a special symbol variation pattern determination lottery) is executed. Then, in the above lottery, when the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is "hit", a special game is performed in which the opening / closing body 64b of the above-mentioned grand prize component 64 is opened to facilitate the entry of the game ball. Execute. The outline of each lottery will be described below.

First, when the game ball enters either the first start winning component 60 or the second starting winning component 62 (first entry port 92; second entry opening 94), it is referred to in the above-mentioned special figure winning / failing lottery. Various random numbers such as a special figure hit / miss determination random number, a special figure type determination random number, and a fluctuation pattern determination random number are simultaneously acquired, and the acquired random numbers are stored in the reserved storage area of the RAM 100c. In the following description, the various random numbers obtained when the ball is entered into the first start winning component 60 are collectively referred to as special 1 hold, and the ball is entered into the second start winning component 62. The various random numbers obtained as may be collectively referred to as special 2 hold. Further, the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold may be collectively referred to as start information.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an outline of the reserved storage area. As shown in the figure, the reserved storage area includes a first special figure reserved storage area and a second special figure reserved storage area that can independently store the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, respectively. The first special figure reserved storage area has four storage units (first to fourth storage units), and the second special figure reserved storage area has one storage unit (first storage unit). Then, when the game ball enters the first start winning component 60, the special 1 hold is stored in order from the first storage unit of the first special figure hold storage area, and a maximum of four special 1 hold can be stored (holdable). Is. Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning component 62, the special 2 hold is stored in order from the first storage unit of the second special figure hold storage area, and a maximum of two special 2 hold can be stored (holdable). Is. In the example of the figure, two start information (special 1 hold) are held and stored in the first hold storage area, and one start information (special 2 hold) is held and stored in the second hold storage area. show.

[About the special figure winning / failing lottery]
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an outline of the special figure winning / failing determination table TB referred to in the special drawing winning / failing lottery. When the game ball enters any of the first start winning component 60 and the second starting winning component 62, one special figure hit / miss determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 65535. As shown in the figure, the special figure winning / failing determination table TB is referred to when the special figure winning / failing determination random number is acquired when the ball enters the first start winning component 60, that is, when the special figure 1 is on hold. The special figure hit / fail judgment table TB1 for the special figure 1 and the special figure hit / miss judgment random number are referred to when the ball is entered into the second start winning component 62, that is, when the special figure 2 is on hold. It is subdivided into the special figure hit / miss judgment table TB2.

Judgment results (“hit (big hit, small hit)” or “loss”) corresponding to the special figure hit / fail judgment random numbers from 0 to 65535 are defined in the special figure hit / miss judgment tables TB1 and TB2. For example, the probability that the determination result will be a "big hit" when the special figure hit / miss determination table TB1 for special 1 is referred to is about 1/319. On the other hand, the probability that the judgment result will be "big hit" when the special figure hit / miss judgment table TB2 for special 2 is referred to is the same as the probability in the special figure hit / miss judgment table TB1 for special 1, but it is said to be "small hit". The probability of becoming is set to about 1/6.7. That is, when paying attention to the probability of "small hit", the judgment result does not become "small hit" when the special figure hit / miss judgment table TB1 for special 1 is referred to, and the special figure hit / miss judgment table TB2 for special 2 is not obtained. When is referred to, the determination result becomes a "small hit" with an extremely high probability as compared with the probability of becoming a "big hit". Then, when the acquired special figure hit / miss judgment random number is a random number corresponding to "big hit" or "small hit", the judgment result is "big hit" or "small hit", and the random number corresponding to "loss". If, the determination result is determined to be a loss.

[About the special drawing type determination lottery]
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an outline of the special figure type determination table TB referred to in the special figure type determination lottery. As shown in the figure, the special figure type determination table TB is obtained when the special figure type determination random number is acquired when the ball enters the first start winning component 60, and the result of the above-mentioned special figure winning / failing lottery is a big hit. The special figure type determination table TB1 for special figure reference and the special figure type determination random number are acquired when the ball enters the second start winning part 62, and the result of the above-mentioned special figure winning / failing lottery is a big hit or a small hit. It is subdivided into a special figure type determination table TB2 for special figure reference 2 and a special figure type determination table TB3 referred to when the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is lost.

When the game ball enters any of the first start winning component 60 and the second starting winning component 62, for example, one special figure type determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99. As shown in the figure, in the special figure type determination tables TB1 and TB2, special symbol types corresponding to the special figure type determination random numbers from 0 to 99 are defined at a predetermined ratio (selection rate).
For example, if the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is "big hit", the special figure type determination table TB1 for special 1 is referred to, and the acquired special figure type determination random number is 0, the special figure type is special. It is determined as symbol A, and if it is in the range of 1 to 69, the special symbol type is determined as special symbol B, and if it is in the range of 70 to 99, the special symbol type is determined as special symbol C. .. That is, the selection rate of the special symbols A to C when the result of the special symbol winning / failing lottery triggered by the entry into the first starting winning component 60 is a "big hit" and the special symbol type determination table TB1 is referred to. It becomes 1%, 70%, and 29%.

Further, when the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is "big hit", the special figure type determination table TB1 for special 2 is referred to, and the acquired special figure type determination random number is 0 to 79, the special figure type is determined. Is determined as the special symbol D, and when it is in the range of 80 to 99, the special symbol type is determined as the special symbol E. That is, the selection rate of the special symbol D; E when the result of the special symbol winning / failing lottery triggered by the entry into the second start winning component 62 becomes a "big hit" and the special symbol type determination table TB2 is referred to is It becomes 80% and 20%. Further, when the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is "small hit", the special figure type determination table TB1 for special 2 is referred to, and the acquired special figure type determination random number is 0 to 79, the special figure is a special figure. The type is determined as the special symbol F, and when it is in the range of 80 to 99, the special symbol type is determined as the special symbol G. That is, the selection rate of the special symbol F; G when the result of the special symbol winning / failing lottery triggered by the entry into the second start winning component 62 is a "small hit" and the special symbol type determination table TB2 is referred to. , 80%, 20%.

Further, the special figure type determination table TB3 is referred to when the result of the special figure type determination random number is "missing", and is related to the range of the acquired special figure type determination random numbers and the trigger for acquiring the special figure type determination random numbers. The special symbol type is unconditionally determined to be the special symbol X (missing symbol X).

[About special games]
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an outline of the special game control table TB that is referred to when the result of the above-mentioned special figure winning / failing lottery is a “big hit” or a “small hit” and a special game advantageous to the player is executed. be. Various data for controlling the special game are stored in the special game control table TB, and during the special game, the solenoid SOL2 that opens and closes the opening / closing body 64b of the prize-winning component 64 with reference to the table. Drive controlled. As shown in the figure, various data are specified for each special figure type in the special game control table TB, and in the internal processing, the corresponding table is set at the start of the special game according to the special figure type. However, here, the control data corresponding to all the special figure types are shown in one table.

The special game (big hit game or small hit game) is composed of a plurality of round games in which the opening / closing body 64b is opened a predetermined number of times. In the special game control table TB, the opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started), the maximum number of times the special electric accessory is operated (the maximum number of round games executed during one special game), The number of times the opening and closing of the special electric accessory is switched (the number of times the opening and closing body 64b is opened during one round (R)), and the solenoid energizing time (the energizing time of the solenoid SOL2 for each number of times the opening and closing body 64b is opened, that is, one opening and closing body 64b Opening time), specified number (maximum number of winnings to the large winning opening in one round game), interval time (opening and closing body 64b between round games), ending time (normally after the last round game is completed) The waiting time until the special game (variation display of the special symbol) is restarted is stored in advance for each special symbol type as shown in the figure.

For example, when the big hit game as the first special game is executed when the special symbol type is special symbol A or special symbol B, the opening / closing body 64b by energizing the solenoid SOL2 is controlled by the big prize component 64. The round continues until either the condition that the ball entry port 64a is opened for 29 seconds by the opening operation of the ball entry port 64a or that nine game balls (count C = 9) enter the ball entry port 64a is satisfied. Then, the round is repeated 5 times.
Further, when the big hit game is executed when the special symbol type is the special symbol C, the ball entry port 64a is opened for 29 seconds by the opening operation of the opening / closing body 64b by energizing the solenoid SOL2 with the big winning part 64 as the control target. The round continues until either the condition of opening or nine game balls (count C = 9) entering the ball entry port 64a is satisfied, and the round is repeated 10 times. Further, when the special game (big hit game) is executed when the special symbol type is the special symbol D (“big hit” in the special 2 hold), the big winning part 64 is controlled and the opening / closing body 64b is opened. The round continues until either the condition that the ball entry port 64a is opened for 29 seconds or that nine game balls (count C = 9) enter the ball entry port 64a is satisfied, and the round is concerned. Is repeated 9 times. Further, when the special symbol type is special symbol E (“big hit” with special 2 hold), when the big hit game is executed, the big winning part 64 is controlled and the opening / closing body 64b is opened to open the ball entrance 64a. The round is continued until either the condition of opening for 29 seconds or the condition that three game balls are inserted into the ball entry port 64a is satisfied, and the round is repeated three times.

Further, when the special symbol type is the special symbol F (“small hit” in the special 2 hold) and the small hit game as the second special game is executed, the opening / closing body is controlled by the large prize component 64. One round until either the condition that the ball entry port 64a is opened for 29 seconds by the opening operation of 64b or that nine game balls (count C = 9) enter the ball entry port 64a is satisfied. Continues. Further, when the game ball entered during the one round passes through the above-mentioned specific area provided in the large prize component 64, the small hit game is followed by the big hit game as the third special game. As shown in the figure, in the big hit game via the small hit game, the entrance ball opening 64a is opened for 29 seconds by the opening operation of the opening / closing body 64b, or the entry is made, with the big winning part 64 as the control target. The round continues until any of the conditions that nine game balls (count C = 9) enter the ball mouth 64a is satisfied, and the round is repeated 9 times (10 in total with the small hit game). round). Further, when the small hit game is executed when the special symbol type is the special symbol G (“small hit” in the special 2 hold), the big winning part 64 is controlled and the ball is entered by the opening operation of the opening / closing body 64b. One round continues until either the condition that the mouth 64a is opened for 29 seconds or that nine game balls (count C = 9) enter the ball entrance 64a is satisfied. Further, when the game ball entered during the one round passes through the above-mentioned specific area provided in the big prize component 64, the small hit game is followed by the big hit game. As shown in the figure, in the big hit game via the small hit game, the entrance ball opening 64a is opened for 29 seconds by the opening operation of the opening / closing body 64b, or the entry is made, with the big winning part 64 as the control target. The round continues until any of the conditions for nine game balls (count C = 9) entering the ball mouth 64a is satisfied, and the round is repeated three times (4 in total with the small hit game). round).

In this way, the number of round games (number of rounds) executed in the special game is set to be different according to the special figure type, and the prize that the player can obtain as the number of round games increases. As the number of balls increases, it is of great concern to the player as to what number of rounds the special game will be started. Further, as described above, the special games in this example are the big hit game (first special game) and the small hit game (first special game), which are executed based on the stop mode of the special symbol being "big hit" or "small hit", respectively. There are a second special game) and a big hit game (third special game) that is executed based on the game ball passing through a specific area during the small hit game, and it is classified into a so-called type 1 type 2 mixer. NS.

[About the special figure fluctuation pattern determination lottery]
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table TB referred to in the special figure variation pattern determination lottery. The variation pattern determination table TB is divided into a first half variation pattern determination table TB and a second half variation pattern determination table, and each first half variation pattern determination table TB and the second half variation pattern determination table are for the current game state and the special figure winning / failing lottery. It is further subdivided according to the result.

9 (a) and 9 (b) are the first half fluctuation pattern determination tables referred to when the game state is "low probability" and the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is "hit (big hit or small hit)". TB and the second half fluctuation pattern table TB, and the first half fluctuation pattern determination table TB and the second half fluctuation pattern table TB that are referred to when the game state is "low probability" and the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is "missing". Examples are shown respectively. Further, FIGS. 9 (c) and 9 (d) are first half fluctuation patterns referred to when the game state is "high probability" and the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is "hit (big hit or small hit)". The first half fluctuation pattern determination table TB and the second half fluctuation pattern table, which are referred to when the game state is "high probability" and the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is "missing", are the determination table TB and the second half fluctuation pattern table TB. Examples of TB are shown respectively.

When the game ball enters either the first start winning component 60 or the second starting winning component 62, for example, one first half variation pattern determination random number and the second half variation pattern determination random number are acquired from the range of 0 to 999, respectively, and the first half. One variation pattern (first half variation pattern, second half variation pattern) corresponding to each variation pattern determination random number is determined from the variation pattern determination table TB and the latter half variation pattern determination table TB, and the above-mentioned special features are based on the determined variation pattern. The result of the lottery will be notified.

In the first half fluctuation pattern determination table TB shown in each figure, six types of first half fluctuation patterns of "pseudo 0" to "pseudo 5" are defined corresponding to the first half fluctuation pattern determination random numbers in a predetermined range.
Further, in the latter half fluctuation pattern determination table TB shown in each figure, "SP development jackpot 1", "SP development jackpot 2", "normal loss 1", and "SP" correspond to the latter half fluctuation pattern determination random numbers in a predetermined range. The latter half fluctuation patterns such as "development loss 1", "special loss 1", and "special hit 1" are specified. Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, the gaming state has a low probability, and the first half fluctuation pattern determination table TB and the first half fluctuation pattern determination table TB corresponding to the “loss” correspond to the number of reserved memories at the time of lottery. The ratio of each fluctuation pattern random number is set to be different.

The fluctuation time is set for each fluctuation pattern selected and extracted from each of the above tables. For example, the first half fluctuation patterns "pseudo 0" to "pseudo 5" that can be selected from the first half fluctuation pattern determination table TB are "0 seconds", "15 seconds", "30 seconds", "45 seconds", and "60 seconds", respectively. , "75 seconds" are associated with the fluctuation time. Further, various fluctuation times from "3 seconds" to "120 seconds" are associated with the latter half fluctuation pattern that can be selected from the latter half fluctuation pattern determination table TB.

As described above, in the special figure variation pattern determination lottery, the variation pattern determination table according to the current game state (low probability or high probability) and the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is referred to, and the reserved storage is stored according to the type of the referenced table. The first half fluctuation pattern and the second half fluctuation pattern are extracted with or without dependence on the number. When one first half fluctuation pattern and the second half fluctuation pattern are determined from each fluctuation pattern determination table TB, the first half fluctuation pattern command and the second half fluctuation pattern command including the information corresponding to the determined first half fluctuation pattern and the second half fluctuation pattern are produced. It is transmitted to the control circuit 200 side, and along with the variation display of the effect symbol S, various effects (variation effect) according to each variation pattern are displayed on the display screen D1 of the main display device 80. Further, as described above, the fluctuation time (seconds) is associated with each fluctuation pattern, and the total time of the fluctuation time corresponding to the first half fluctuation pattern and the fluctuation time corresponding to the second half fluctuation pattern is the first special symbol. The variation display time of the special symbol displayed on the display device 35A or the second special symbol display device 35B, and the variation display of the effect symbol S that is variablely displayed on the main display device 80 in substantially synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol. It is the total time of the time and the effect (for example, advance notice effect, reach effect) displayed along with the variable display of the effect symbol S.

Although the details will be described later, among the above fluctuation patterns, the fluctuation time associated with the first half fluctuation pattern (first half fluctuation time) is the production time for pseudo-continuous production (effect scale), which is one aspect of the fluctuation production. The fluctuation time (second half fluctuation time) associated with the latter half fluctuation pattern is used as the production time after the pseudo-continuous production. Further, in this example, in the comparison between the case where the gaming state has a low probability and the case where the gaming state has a high probability, the fluctuation time (first half fluctuation time + second half fluctuation) is higher in the high probability case than in the low probability case. The average of time) is set to be long. Specifically, when the gaming state is a high probability state, the first half fluctuation pattern of "15" seconds or more is always selected as the first half fluctuation pattern. Therefore, for example, when the gaming state has a low probability. The average fluctuation time of is about 13 seconds, whereas the average fluctuation time in the case of high probability is about 35 seconds. As a result, the variation time per special symbol in the high probability state set to a relatively short number of times is lengthened, and consideration is given to improving the interest of the game.

The main control circuit 100 controls the first special symbol display device 35A or the second special symbol display device 35B at the same time as the transmission of each of the fluctuation pattern commands, and starts the variation display of the special symbol on either display device. After that, the main control circuit 100 controls the first special symbol display device 35A or the second special symbol display device 35B based on the elapse of the fluctuation display time to stop the fluctuation of the special symbol and control the effect. A special figure stop designation command, which will be described later, is transmitted to the circuit 200 side to stop the fluctuation of the effect symbol S which is variablely displayed on the display screen D1. The details of the processing related to these variable display will be described later.
As described above, the main control circuit 100 executes the above-mentioned special figure winning / failing lottery, special figure type determination lottery, and special figure variation pattern determination lottery at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol (when the start condition is satisfied), and specially. Depending on the final stop mode of the symbol and the effect symbol S, the result of the special symbol winning / failing lottery related to the possibility of executing the special game is notified.
In addition, various lottery processes related to the execution of these special games may be collectively referred to as a special figure game. In general, the player recognizes the result of the special symbol winning / failing lottery according to the stop mode of the effect symbol S that is variablely displayed on the display screen D1 in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, various lottery is executed triggered by entering any of the first start winning part 60 and the second start winning part 62, and the results of the various lottery are predetermined. When it is a result (“big hit” or “small hit”), the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the predetermined result. Then, after the symbol is stopped, a special game (“big hit game” or “small hit game”) that is advantageous to the player is executed, and the game state after the special game is switched according to the situation at that time. be. The details of the transition of the gaming state will be described later.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, a lottery regarding whether or not to execute a normal game in which the opening / closing body 66a provided in the normal electric accessory 66 is opened and operated independently of the various lottery related to the execution of the special game, etc. The drawing success / failure lottery and the drawing fluctuation time pattern determination lottery) are executed. Hereinafter, the outline of various lottery processes (general game) regarding the possibility of executing a normal game will be described.

When the game ball passes through the normal map passing gate 68, a normal figure hit / miss determination random number referred to in the normal figure pass / fail lottery described later is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the reserved storage area of the RAM 100c. Here, the reserved storage area has a normal figure storage area capable of storing the above-mentioned normal figure hit / miss determination random number, and the normal figure storage area has one storage unit (first storage unit). Then, when the game ball passes through the normal map passing gate 68, the normal figure pass / fail determination random number is stored in the first storage unit. However, the number of normal figure reserved storages (X3) that can be stored in the normal figure reserved storage area is set to one, and the number of normal figure reserved storages X3 does not increase beyond the upper limit.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an outline of the normal figure winning / failing determination table TB referred to in the normal drawing winning / failing lottery. When the game ball passes through the normal map passing gate 68, for example, one normal figure pass / fail determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99. As shown in the figure, the judgment result (“hit” or “miss”) corresponding to the normal figure hit / miss judgment random numbers from 0 to 99 is defined in the normal figure hit / miss judgment table TB. The probability that the judgment result will be a hit when the normal figure hit / miss judgment table TB is referred to is 1 of 1.2. Then, if the acquired random number for determining whether the normal figure is correct or not is a random number corresponding to "hit", the determination result is a hit, and if it is a random number corresponding to "miss", the determination result is a loss.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a general map variation pattern determination table TB referred to in the general map variation pattern determination lottery. When the above-mentioned normal symbol winning / failing lottery is performed, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined based on the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table TB. As shown in the figure, the normal map fluctuation pattern determination table TB is referred to when the gaming state has a low probability, and the low probability normal map variation pattern determination table TB1 is referred to when the gaming state has a high probability. It is subdivided into the high-probability general map fluctuation pattern determination table TB2, and a single fluctuation time is specified in each table. Then, according to the low-probability normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table TB1, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined to be "100 seconds", and according to the high-probability normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table TB2, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined. It is determined to be "2.5 seconds". When the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined in this way, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 37 is started over the determined fluctuation time, and after the fluctuation time elapses, the above-mentioned normal symbol is displayed. The display is stopped in a manner indicating the result of the winning / failing lottery. The variable time to be determined may be set to the same time (for example, 2.5 seconds) regardless of the gaming state.

Here, the ordinary symbol display device 37 is configured as a form in which a plurality of LED lamps are arranged, for example, and when the plurality of lamps blink during the variable display and the result of the above-mentioned normal figure winning / failing lottery is a hit. Is a state in which a specific LED lamp is lit and stopped among a plurality of lamps, and in the case of a loss, a state other than the above-mentioned specific lamp is lit. In the above description, an example in which a single fluctuation time is specified according to the game state is shown, but a plurality of fluctuation times are specified in each table, and a normal symbol that differs for each game state by a lottery with a predetermined random number. It may be configured so that the fluctuation time of is determined.

[About ordinary games]
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an outline of an opening / closing body operation table TB referred to in a normal game executed when the result of the above-mentioned normal figure winning / failing lottery is a hit and the normal symbol is stopped in a mode indicating that the normal symbol is a hit. Is. As shown in the figure, the opening / closing body operating table TB defines the number of times the opening / closing body 66a is opened and the opening time per opening operation, which is referred to when the gaming state has a low probability. It is subdivided into a probability opening / closing body operating table TB1 and a high probability opening / closing body operating table TB2 which is referred to when the gaming state has a high probability. Then, when the gaming state has a low probability and the normal symbol stops in a manner indicating a hit, the solenoid SOL1 is energized and controlled by referring to the opening / closing body operation table TB1, and the normal electric accessory 66 is opened / closed. The body 66a is opened once for 0.1 second. On the other hand, when the gaming state has a high probability and the normal symbol stops in a manner indicating a hit, the solenoid SOL1 is energized and controlled by referring to the opening / closing body operation table TB2, and the normal electric accessory 66. The opening / closing body 66a is opened once for 1.8 seconds. The fluctuation time of the normal symbol is not limited to the above, and the opening / closing number of the opening / closing body 66a may be set to a plurality of times.

That is, when the game state is a low probability state (normal state of normal figure), the probability that the result of the lottery for winning or not winning the normal figure will be "hit" is the same as the case of high probability state (advantageous state of normal figure). Since the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is long and the opening time of the opening / closing body 66a is extremely short as compared with the case of the high probability state, the frequency and probability that the game ball enters the normal electric accessory 66 is high. Extremely low. On the other hand, when the game state is in the high probability state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is significantly shortened and the opening time of the opening / closing body 66a is significantly longer than in the low probability state. If the ball is continuously launched into the right-handed area ER, the game ball will enter the ordinary electric accessory 66 with an extremely high frequency and probability. Then, as described above, when the game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory 66, the first opening / closing body 90a and the second opening / closing body 90b of the second start winning component 62 are opened, and the game ball is hit in the right-handed region ER. When the ball is continuously launched, the game ball enters the second entry port 94 from the second opening / closing body 90b side with an extremely high frequency and probability. In other words, the high-probability state makes it easier for the game ball to enter the normal electric accessory 66 and the second starting winning component 62 than in the low-probability state (normal state). It is a state, and it can be said that a low probability state is a difficult state to win a prize. Then, the probability that the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery executed when the ball enters the second entry port 94 will be a "small hit" is 1/6.7, which is extremely high, so that it is in a high probability state. Can be said to be the most advantageous state for a player to acquire a special game. More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, in the high probability state, the "small hit game" can be acquired with an extremely high probability, and the game ball is placed in a specific area during the small hit game. By reaching it, it is possible to acquire a big hit game via a small hit game with an extremely high probability.
Further, as the high probability state, any of the following conditions may be satisfied. 1) In comparison with the low probability state, the probability that the result of the normal figure winning / failing lottery will be "win" is improved (the same in this example). 2) In comparison with the low probability state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened. 3) The opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 66 is longer than that in the low probability state.

[About game status and playability]
FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing the playability of each gaming state in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 13, the gaming state in this example is roughly classified into a low probability state and a high probability state. Hereinafter, the game method recommended in each game state and the transition of the game state will be described.

[Low probability state]
As shown in FIG. 13, when the gaming state is in the low probability state, the interval until the opening operation of the normal electric accessory 66 is long and the execution is performed only in a short time, so that the second start winning component 62 is opened. It is extremely rare to do so, and launching a game ball into the right-handed area ER is extremely disadvantageous for the player. Therefore, in the low probability state, it is recommended to launch the game ball into the left-handed area EL.

The game ball launched in the recommended left-handed area EL enters the first start winning part 60, and the special figure game for the special 1 hold is sequentially executed, and is set to about 1/319. When "big hit" is acquired, one of the special symbols is selected with the probability shown in FIG. 7, and when the selected special symbol type is determined to be special symbol A or B, the start is based on the special symbol A or B. The game state after the special game to be played shifts to a high probability state. On the other hand, when the special symbol C is selected, the gaming state after the special game started based on the special symbol C is maintained in a low probability state without shifting.

[High probability state]
As shown in FIG. 13, when a special game based on the special symbol A or B is executed in the low probability state, the game state after the special game shifts to the high probability state. Then, as described above, in the high probability state, the interval until the opening operation of the ordinary electric accessory 66 is shortened and the opening time is significantly improved, and the game ball is the second winning ball of the second starting winning component 62. Since it becomes easier to enter the mouth 94 and the probability that the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery for the special 2 hold based on the entry will be a "small hit" increases, it is possible to launch the game ball into the right-handed area ER. Recommended.

As shown in FIG. 13, the end conditions of the high-probability state differ depending on the special symbol type selected in the low-probability state, and after the special game is executed based on the special symbol A in the low-probability state. The high probability state of is until the special figure game based on the special 2 hold is confirmed 5 times, or "until the special figure game is confirmed 10 times (regardless of the hold type (special 1 hold, special 2 hold)". Is stipulated. On the other hand, in the low-probability state, the high-probability state after the special game is executed based on the special symbol B is until the special symbol game based on the special 2 hold is confirmed once, or "(hold type (special 1 hold). , Special 2 hold)) Until the special figure game is confirmed 5 times. " Then, when the conditions set for each special figure type are satisfied, the state shifts (falls) from the high-probability state to the low-probability state.

On the other hand, if a big hit (mainly a big hit via a small hit) is obtained before the above condition is satisfied, the game state after the special game becomes a high probability state again, and the end condition is advantageous for the player. Until the special figure game based on the special 2 hold is confirmed 5 times, or "until the special figure game is confirmed 10 times (regardless of the hold type (special 1 hold, special 2 hold)", and then the conditions Until is established, it will be a chance to win special games in a row.

In this way, the high probability state is a game state that gives an opportunity of a special figure winning / failing lottery based on the special 2 hold that improves the acquisition probability of the big hit game (big hit game via the small hit), and from the player's point of view. , Acquire a special game based on the special symbol A or B that triggers the transition to the high probability state in the low probability state, and pay attention to how to continuously acquire the big hit game via the small hit in the high probability state. It becomes.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 in this example, as long as the game ball is launched into the right-handed area ER in a high probability state, the special figure game based on the special 2 hold can be performed once or 6 times. After the end of the special figure game of 6 times or 6 times, the game state shifts to the low probability state, but at the time of the transition to the low probability state, the first opening / closing body 90a of the second start winning component 62 is in the open state. After the transition from the high probability state to the low probability state, by launching the game ball into the left-handed area EL at an arbitrary timing, a maximum of two launched game balls are in the open state with an extremely high probability. The ball enters the first ball entry port 92 via the first opening / closing body 90a. Then, by entering the ball into the first ball entry port 92, an opportunity of a special figure winning / failing lottery based on the special 2 hold twice is given. That is, once the state shifts to the high probability state, the launch of the game ball into the right-handed area ER gives an opportunity of a special figure winning / failing lottery based on the special 2 hold once or six times, and further shifts to the low probability state. Even after the transition, since the first opening / closing body 90a is open, the launch of the game ball into the left-handed area EL gives an opportunity of a special drawing winning / failing lottery based on the special 2 hold two more times. That is, in this example, there is a discrepancy between the internal game state and the expected value for acquiring the special game, and at least after the transition to the low probability state, the special figure winning / failing lottery based on the special 2 hold is executed twice. Until then, the expected value is the same as the expected value for acquiring a special game in the high-probability state, and although the internal game state is the low-probability state, the actual game state is the same as the high-probability state. Is. Then, until the game state substantially equivalent to the high probability state is completed, the information regarding the game state is sequentially transmitted to the management computer side, and when the special game is acquired during the period, the information is sequentially transmitted. , It is necessary to treat it as a so-called consecutive villa (Renchan) hit as in the case of acquiring a special game in a high probability state, and information on the occurrence of Renchan is output to the management computer side by the external information output process described later.
Further, as described in detail later, as described above, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 66 in the low probability state is extremely short at 0.1 seconds, and the cycle until opening (normal figure fluctuation time) is long. Even when the player intentionally launches the game ball into the right-handed area ER in a low probability state, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the ordinary electric accessory 66. However, in this example, the probability that the winning / failing lottery will be a "hit" is 1 / 1.2 regardless of the gaming state, so that the player launches the game ball into the right-handed area ER for a long time. If this is continued, depending on the course and action of the game ball, there is a slight possibility that the ball will enter the normal electric accessory 66 and the second starting winning component 62 as a non-electric accessory will be released. However, such a state can be said to be a state deviating from the original game playability, which is similar to a so-called goto action, and at least this is detected and the fact is output to the management computer side by the external information output process described later. Is required to do.

The flow of the game shown in FIG. 13 is a principle that is assumed when the player continuously launches the game ball in the launch direction recommended in each game state. For example, the player plays the game ball. If the game is launched in a direction different from the recommended launch direction, or in a high probability state, the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery (big hit probability = 1/319) for the special 1 hold is "big hit". In such a case, the game may proceed by a route different from the one shown in the figure. FIG. 14 is a table showing the transition of the gaming state in consideration of these irregular events.

The row of the table defines the current gaming state, the column defines the type of hit, and each item at which each intersects defines the transition destination and end condition of the gaming state. For example, when the special figure winning / failing lottery based on the special 1 hold and the special figure type determination lottery are executed in the low probability state of the game state and a big hit based on the special symbol A is obtained, the game state after the special game is considered to be a high probability state. Become. On the other hand, when the special figure winning / failing lottery based on the special 1 hold and the special figure type determination lottery are executed in the game state with a high probability state and a big hit based on the special symbol A is obtained, the game state after the special game becomes a high probability state. Although it is stipulated to make a transition, since the probability that the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery based on the special 1 hold will be a "big hit" is 1/319, such a transition is irregular, so hatching It is indicated by.
Further, in the example of the figure, when a hit (“big hit” or “small hit”) based on the special 2 hold in the low probability state occurs, the transition destination is set to the high probability state, and the end condition is “6”. Although it is uniformly defined as "times or 10 times", it is not limited to this, for example, as a position per premiere, the end condition is set to, for example, "50 times or 100 times", and the next time in a high probability state. It may be a hit where the acquisition of the special game is substantially confirmed. Hereinafter, the main processing by the main control circuit 100 in the pachinko machine 1 described above will be described with reference to a plurality of flowcharts.

[CPU initialization process of main control circuit 100]
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an outline of a CPU initialization process executed by the CPU 100a of the main control circuit 100. When the external power supply is supplied to the power supply circuit, the power is supplied to the CPU 100a and the system reset is input, and the CPU 100a performs the following CPU initialization process (step S100).

(Step S100-1)
When the power is turned on, the CPU 100a reads a boot program from the ROM 100b as an initial setting process, and performs setting processes necessary for executing various processes.

(Step S100-3)
The CPU 100a sets the wait processing time in the timer counter. The wait processing time is the start-up waiting time of the payout control circuit 150 and the effect control circuit 200, and as the wait processing time elapses, the payout control circuit 150 and the effect control circuit 200 receive various types of transmissions from the main control circuit 100. The command can be received.

(Step S100-5)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the power supply cutoff warning signal is detected. A power supply cutoff detection circuit is connected to the main control circuit 100, and when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or less than a predetermined value, a power supply cutoff warning signal is output from the power supply detection circuit. If the power off warning signal is detected, the process is moved to step S100-3, and if the power off warning signal is not detected, the process is moved to step S100-7.

(Step S100-7)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the wait time set in step S100-3 has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the wait time has elapsed, the process is transferred to step S100-9, and if it is determined that the wait time has not elapsed, the process is transferred to step S100-5.

(Step S100-9)
The CPU 100a executes a process necessary for permitting access to the main RAM 100c.

(Step S100-11)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the RAM clear signal is on. A RAM clear button (not shown) is provided on the back of the pachinko machine 1, and when the RAM clear button is pressed, the RAM clear detection switch detects the operation of pressing the RAM clear button and controls the main control. A RAM clear signal is output to the circuit 100. Here, when the power is turned on while the RAM clear button is pressed, it is determined that the RAM clear signal is on. Then, when it is determined that the RAM clear signal is on, the process is transferred to step S100-13, and when it is determined that the RAM clear signal is not on, the process is transferred to step S100-19.

(Step S100-13)
The CPU 100a performs an initialization process for clearing the data to be cleared in the RAM 100c when the power is turned on (at the time of resetting to clear the RAM 100c).

(Step S100-15)
The CPU 100a performs a transmission process (a process of storing in a transmission buffer) of a subcommand (RAM clear designation command) for transmitting to the effect control circuit 200 that the RAM 100c has been cleared.

(Step S100-17)
The CPU 100a performs a transmission process (a process of storing in a transmission buffer) of a payout command (RAM clear designation command) for transmitting to the payout control circuit 150 that the RAM 100c has been cleared.

(Step S100-19)
The CPU 100a executes a process necessary for calculating the checksum.

(Step S100-21)
The CPU 100a determines whether the checksum calculated in step S100-19 does not match the checksum saved when the power is turned off. As a result, if it is determined that the two do not match, the process is transferred to step S100-13, and if it is determined that the two do not match (match), the process is transferred to step S100-23.

(Step S100-23)
The CPU 100a performs an initialization process for clearing the data to be cleared in the RAM 100c when the power is restored (when the data before the power is turned off is maintained without clearing the RAM 100c).

(Step S100-25)
The CPU 100a performs a transmission process (a process of storing in a transmission buffer) of a subcommand (power return designation command) for transmitting to the effect control circuit 200 that the power has been restored from the power failure.

(Step S100-27)
The CPU 100a performs a transmission process (a process of storing in a transmission buffer) of a payout command (power return designation command) for transmitting to the payout control circuit 150 that the power has been restored from the power failure.

(Step S100-29)
When the power is turned on, the CPU 100a transmits a special figure type designation command indicating the special figure type, a special 1 hold designation command indicating the special 1 hold storage number, and a special 2 hold designation command indicating the special 2 hold storage number. Executes subcommand set processing (processing to be stored in the transmission buffer).

(Step S100-31)
The CPU 100a sets the timer interrupt cycle.

(Step S100-33)
The CPU 100a performs a process for disabling interrupts. This process prohibits the interrupt process of receiving received data (main command) from the payout control circuit 150 (not shown in detail) and the execution of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 17 during the timer interrupt.

(Step S100-35)
The CPU 100a updates the initial value update random number for the special figure type determination random number. The initial value update random number for the special figure type determination random number is for determining the initial value and the end value of the special figure type determination random number. That is, when the special figure type determination random number goes around from the initial value update random number for the special figure type determination random number to the initial value update random number-1 for the special figure type determination random number by the update process of the special figure type determination random number described later, The special figure type determination random number is updated to the initial value update random number for the special figure type determination random number at that time.

(Step S100-37)
The CPU 100a analyzes the received data (main command) received from the payout control circuit 150 and executes various processes according to the received data.

(Step S100-39)
The CPU 100a performs a process for transmitting a subcommand stored in the transmission buffer to the effect control circuit 200.

(Step S100-41)
The CPU 100a performs a process for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S100-43)
The CPU 100a updates the variation pattern determination random number, and thereafter repeats the process from step S100-33 (hereinafter, for convenience, the process of repeating steps S100-33 to S100-43 is referred to as a main loop process).

Next, the interrupt processing in the main control circuit 100 will be described. Here, the save process (XINT interrupt process) and the timer interrupt process when the power is turned off will be described.

[Evacuation processing when the power of the main control circuit 100 is turned off (XINT interrupt processing)]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an evacuation process (XINT interrupt process) when the power is turned off in the main control circuit 100. The CPU 100a monitors the power supply cutoff detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value (a power supply cutoff warning signal is input), the CPU 100a interrupts during the execution of the main loop processing of the CPU initialization processing described above to power off the power supply. Execute time save processing. In this embodiment, the save process when the power is turned off is not interrupted during the timer interrupt process described later.

(Step S300-1)
When the power cutoff warning signal is input, the CPU 100a saves the register.

(Step S300-3)
The CPU 300a checks the power off warning signal.

(Step S300-5)
As a result of step S300-3, the CPU 100a shifts the process to step S300-11 when it is determined that the power off warning signal is detected, and when it is determined that the power off warning signal is not detected, the step The process is transferred to S300-7.

(Step S300-7)
The CPU 100a restores the register.

(Step S300-9)
The CPU 100a performs a process for permitting an interrupt, and ends the power-off save process without performing the save process (power-off save process in steps S300-11 and subsequent steps).

(Step S300-11)
The CPU 100a executes an output port clearing process for stopping the output of the output port.

(Step S300-13)
The CPU 100a executes a checksum setting process that calculates and saves the checksum.

(Step S300-15)
The CPU 100a executes a RAM protection setting process necessary for prohibiting access to the RAM 100c.

(Step S300-17)
The CPU 100a sets a predetermined number of times of power failure detection signal detection to the counter value of the loop counter in order to set the power failure occurrence monitoring time.

(Step S300-19)
The CPU 100a checks the power off warning signal.

(Step S300-21)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the power supply cutoff warning signal is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the power off warning signal has been detected, the process is transferred to step S300-17, and if it is determined that the power off warning signal has not been detected, the process is transferred to step S300-23. ..

(Step S300-23)
The CPU 100a subtracts 1 from the value of the loop counter set in step S300-17.

(Step S300-25)
The CPU 100a determines whether the counter value of the loop counter is not 0. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value is not 0, the process proceeds to step S300-19, and if it is determined that the counter value is 0, the process proceeds to the CPU initialization process (step S100) described above.

If the power is actually cut off, the pachinko machine 1 will stop operating while looping from step S300-17 to step S300-25.

[Timer interrupt processing of main control circuit 100]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating timer interrupt processing in the main control circuit 100. The main control circuit 100 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit that generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in this embodiment, or 2 ms). Then, when a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the following timer interrupt processing is executed by interrupting the main loop processing execution of the CPU initialization processing (step S100).

(Step S400-1)
The CPU 100a saves the register.

(Step S400-3)
The CPU 100a performs a process for permitting an interrupt. By this processing, interrupt processing for receiving received data (main command) from the payout control circuit 150 (not shown in detail) is permitted during the timer interrupt.

(Step S400-5)
The CPU 100a outputs the common data set in the common output buffer to the output port, and outputs the first special symbol display device 35A, the second special symbol display device 35B, the first special symbol hold display device 36A, and the second special symbol hold display. The dynamic port output process for lighting-controlling the device 36B, the normal symbol display device 37, and the normal symbol hold display device 38 is executed.

(Step S400-7)
The CPU 100a reads various input port information and executes a port input process for accurately acquiring the latest switch state in various devices connected to the main control circuit 100.

(Step S400-9)
The CPU 100a performs a timer update process for updating various timer counters. Here, the various timer counters are subtracted each time the timer interrupt process of the main control circuit 100 is performed, and the subtraction is stopped when it reaches 0, unless otherwise specified.

(Step S400-11)
Similar to step S100-35, the CPU 100a executes the update process of the initial value update random number for the special figure type determination random number.

(Step S400-13)
The CPU 100a performs a process of updating the special figure type determination random number. Specifically, the random number counter is added and updated by 1, and when the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0, and when the random number counter makes one round, at that time. Special figure type Design random number initial value update Random numbers are updated based on the random number values.

In the present embodiment, the special figure hit / miss determination random number and the normal figure hit / fail determination random number use the hardware random number updated by the hardware random number generator built in the main control circuit 100. The hardware random number generator updates each of the above random numbers according to a certain rule, automatically changes the random number sequence every time the random number sequence goes around, and changes the start value every time the system is reset. .. Further, in the present embodiment, the special figure hit / fail judgment random number and the normal figure hit / fail judgment random number use the hardware random number updated by the hardware random number generator as the judgment random number, but the software random number is used for judgment. When used as a random number, the initial value can be changed by providing an initial value update random number in the same manner as the special figure type determination random number.

(Step S500)
Based on the process of step S400-7, the CPU 100a executes a switch management process for determining whether or not a signal has been input from the first start port detection switch SW1, the second start port detection switch SW2a; SW2b, and the normal gate detection switch SW5. do. The details of the process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S600)
The CPU 100a executes the special figure game management process. The details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG. 23.

(Step S700)
The CPU 100a executes a Fuzu game management process for controlling the progress of the Fuzu game. Here, the Fuzu game management process is a process of loading the Fuzu game management phase (not shown) described later and selecting the Fuzu game control module corresponding to the loaded Fuzu game management phase. By calling the Fuzu game control modules corresponding to a plurality of Fuzu game management phases, various processes related to the Fuzu game are executed.

In the normal symbol game management phase, "00H" indicating the execution of the normal symbol change waiting process, "01H" indicating the execution of the normal symbol change process, "02H" indicating the execution of the normal symbol post-stop processing, and the normal electric accessory "03H" indicating the execution of the winning opening pre-processing, "04H" indicating the execution of the winning opening control processing of the ordinary electric accessory, "05H" indicating the execution of the winning opening closing effective processing of the ordinary electric accessory, and the ordinary electric It is composed of "06H" indicating the execution of the end-waiting process for the winning opening of the character, and these phases indicate the stage of the execution process of the Fuzu game, that is, the progress of the Fuzu game. Then, these phases are updated by the Fuzu game management process.

For example, when the normal symbol game management phase is "00H" indicating the execution of the normal symbol change waiting process, the above-mentioned is described on the condition that the number of reserved symbols (X3) in the above-mentioned normal symbol storage area is 1 or more. The normal figure fluctuation pattern determination lottery using the normal figure success / failure judgment table TB and the above-mentioned general figure fluctuation pattern determination table TB are executed, and the determined normal symbol fluctuation time is used as a timer. set. Further, when the normal symbol game management phase is "01H" indicating the execution of the normal symbol changing process, the normal symbol stop mode is set according to the elapse of the normal symbol change time set in the timer. And set the stop time to stop the fluctuation of the normal symbol. In addition, when the normal symbol game management phase is "02H" indicating the execution of the normal symbol post-stop processing, the result of the normal symbol winning / failing lottery is confirmed after the above stop time has elapsed, and it is a condition that the result is "hit". , The time before opening, which is the time until the opening / closing body 66a of the normal electric accessory 66 is opened, is set in the timer, and the accessory opening flag is set to on (“0” → “1”). Here, as shown in FIG. 12, the accessory opening flag is a short opening time (0.1 seconds in this example) of the opening / closing body 66a set when the gaming state is in the low probability state. It is subdivided into a flag and a long opening flag which is the opening time (1.8 seconds in this example) of the opening / closing body 66a set when the game state is a high probability state, and the result of the normal drawing winning / failing lottery. By turning on one of the flags according to the opening time set based on the above, it is possible to identify whether the opening is short opening or long opening. If the result is "missing", the process returns to the normal symbol change waiting process (00H). In addition, when the Fuzu game management phase is "03H" indicating the execution of the normal electric accessory winning opening pre-opening process, the Fuden accessory winning opening opening / closing switching process is executed on condition that the time before opening is elapsed. do. Here, the opening / closing switching process of the winning opening of the general electric accessory is a process of extracting the control data of the solenoid SOL1 and the like according to the opening / closing body operation table TB described above. Further, when the normal game management phase is "04H" indicating the execution of the normal electric accessory winning opening opening control process, the solenoid SOL1 is energized according to the above control data, and the opening / closing specified in the opening / closing body operation table TB is performed. The opening / closing body 66a is opened until the number of times the body is opened / closed (upper limit number of times) is reached, and the opening / closing body 66a is closed based on the number of times the upper limit is reached.
Further, when the normal symbol game management phase is "05H" indicating the execution of the normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective process, the normal symbol change waiting process (00H) is executed again after the opening / closing body 66a is closed. The wait time until it is set is set in the timer, and the opening flag of the accessory is turned off (“1” → “0”). In addition, when the normal figure game management phase is "06H" indicating the execution of the normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process, the normal symbol game management phase is waited for the normal symbol change based on the elapse of the above wait time. Move to processing (00H).
In this way, each Fuzu game management phase is switched according to the stage of execution processing of the Fuzu game, and the main control circuit 100 advances the Fuzu game by executing the processing according to each Fuzu game management phase. do.

(Step S400-15)
The CPU 100a executes an error management process for determining various errors and making settings according to the error determination results.

(Step S400-17)
The CPU 100a checks the inputs of the first start port detection switch SW1, the second start port detection switch SW2a; SW2b, the large winning opening detection switch SW3, and the general winning opening detection switch SW6, and sets the corresponding prize ball control counter and the like. Executes the winning opening switch processing for adding.

(Step S400-19)
The CPU 100a creates a payout command based on the counter value of the prize ball control counter set in step S400-17, and executes a payout control management process for transmitting the command to the payout control circuit 150. do. The number of prize balls (real number) to be paid out by the processing is accumulated and counted by the prize ball number counter.

(Step S800)
The CPU 100a executes an external information management process for setting (storing in an output port buffer) output data for external information to be output from the external information output terminal board 151 to the outside. The external information management process will be described later.

(Step S400-23)
The CPU 100a includes a first special symbol display device 35A, a second special symbol display device 35B, a first special symbol hold display device 36A, a second special symbol hold display device 36B, a normal symbol display device 37, and a normal symbol hold display device 38. The LED display setting process for setting common data for lighting control of various display devices (LEDs) such as the above in the common output buffer (stored in the output port buffer) is executed.

(Step S400-25)
The CPU 100a synthesizes the solenoid output images of the solenoid SOL1 for opening and closing the opening and closing body 66a and the solenoid SOL2 for opening and closing the opening and closing body 64b, and sets them in the output port buffer (stored in the output port buffer). Executes the output image composition process.

(Step S400-27)
The CPU 100a executes a port output process for outputting the value of the common output buffer stored in each output port buffer to the output port (excluding those output in the dynamic port output process in step S400-5).

(Step S400-29)
The CPU 100a returns the register and ends the timer interrupt process.
Hereinafter, among the above-mentioned timer interrupt processes, the switch management process in step S500, the special figure game management process in step S600, and the external information management process in step S800 will be described in detail.

[Switch management process]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a switch management process (step S500) in the main control circuit 100.

(Step S500-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the normal figure gate detection switch SW5 is turned on, that is, whether the detection signal from the normal figure gate detection switch SW5 is input based on the passage of the game ball to the normal figure passage gate 68. As a result of the determination, if there is an input of the detection signal, the process is transferred to step S510, and if there is no input, the process is transferred to step S500-3.

(Step S510)
The CPU 100a executes the gate passing process based on the passing of the game ball to the normal drawing passing gate 68. Here, the gate passing process is performed on the condition that the above-mentioned random number for determining whether or not the normal figure is correct is acquired and the current number of stored normal figures is less than the upper limit that can be stored in the reserved storage area for the normal figure. Figure This is a process of storing a random number for determining whether or not the result is in the first storage unit. When the effect is controlled by the effect control circuit such as displaying the memorized state on the display screen D1, the normal figure hold designation command indicating the normal figure hold storage number X3 stored in the normal figure hold storage area is transmitted as a buffer. Set to (stored in the send buffer). Further, by executing the process, the corresponding portion of the hold display unit of the normal symbol hold display device 38 provided in plurality corresponding to the upper limit number of the normal figure hold storage number X3 is lit by the process of step S400-5.

(Step S500-3)
The CPU 100a determines whether the accessory detection switch SW4 is turned on, that is, whether the ball enters based on the opening / closing operation of the normal electric accessory 66 and the detection signal from the accessory detection switch SW4 is input. As a result of the determination, if there is an input of the detection signal, the process is transferred to step S515, and if there is no input, the process is transferred to step S500-5.

(Step S515)
The CPU 100a executes the ordinary electric accessory passing process based on the entry of the game ball into the ordinary electric accessory 66. The details of this ordinary electric accessory passing process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S500-5)
The CPU 100a determines whether the first start port detection switch SW1 is turned on, that is, whether the detection signal from the first start port detection switch SW1 is input based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning component 60. do. As a result of the determination, if there is an input of the detection signal, the process is transferred to step S520, and if there is no input, the process is transferred to step S500-7.

(Step S520)
The CPU 100a executes the first starting port passing process based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting winning component 60. The details of the process of passing through the first starting port will be described later with reference to FIG. 20 (a).

(Step S500-7)
The CPU 100a detects whether any of the second start port detection switches SW2a; SW2b is turned on, that is, based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning component 62, the second start port detection switch SW2a; SW2b. Determine if a signal has been input. As a result of the determination, if there is an input of the detection signal, the process is transferred to step S530, and if there is no input, the process is transferred to step S500-9.

(Step S530)
The CPU 100a executes the second start opening passing process based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning component 62 (first entry port 92 or second entry opening). The details of the process of passing through the second starting port will be described later with reference to FIG. 20 (b).

(Step S500-9)
The CPU 100a determines whether the large winning opening detection switch SW3 is turned on, that is, whether the detection signal from the large winning opening detection switch SW3 is input based on the entry of the game ball into the large winning component 64. As a result of the determination, if the detection signal from the large winning opening detection switch SW3 is input, the process is transferred to step S500-11, and if there is no input, the process is transferred to step S500-13.

(Step S500-11)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the special game is currently being executed, and determines whether or not the game ball has been properly entered into the grand prize component 64. Here, when it is determined that the special game is not in progress, a predetermined fraud detection process (for example, a large winning device error command is transmitted to notify the fraud detection by the display screen D1, the speaker unit 8, the LED, etc.). (Set in the buffer) is executed, and if it is determined that the game ball has been properly entered into the large prize component 64 during the special game, the large prize opening winning ball number counter is added by 1. , Step S500-13.

(Step S500-13)
In the CPU 100a, the specific area detection switch arranged in the large prize component 64 is turned on, that is, the game ball that has entered the large prize component 64 reaches the specific area, and the detection signal from the specific area detection switch is transmitted. Determine if you have entered. As a result of the determination, if the detection signal from the specific area detection switch is input, the process is transferred to step S500-13, and if there is no input, the switch management process is terminated.

(Step S500-15)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the small hit game is currently being executed, and determines whether or not the game ball has properly reached the specific area. Here, when it is determined that the small hit game is not in progress, a predetermined error detection process (for example, a predetermined error command is transmitted to notify the fraud detection by the display screen D1, the speaker unit 8, the LED, etc.). (Set in the buffer) is executed, and when it is determined that the game ball has reached the specific area properly during the small hit game, the specific area flag is turned on and the process is transferred.

(Step S500-17)
The CPU 100a determines whether the first non-electric accessory release switch SN1 provided corresponding to the first opening / closing body 90a is turned on, that is, whether the first opening / closing body 90a is in the open state, and is in the open state. In this case, the process is transferred to step S500-19, and when it is not in the open state, the process is transferred to step S500-21.

(Step S545)
The CPU 100a executes the first opening / closing body opening process to transfer the process. The details of the first opening / closing body opening process will be described later.

(Step S500-21)
The CPU 100a determines whether the second non-electric accessory release switch SN2 provided corresponding to the second opening / closing body 90b is turned on, that is, whether the second opening / closing body 90b is in the open state, and is in the open state. In this case, the process is transferred to step S547, and the switch management process is terminated when the switch management process is not in the open state.

(Step S547)
The CPU 100a executes the second opening / closing body opening process to transfer the process. The details of the second opening / closing body opening process will be described later.

[Ordinary electric accessory passage processing]
FIG. 19A is a flowchart illustrating a normal electric accessory passing process (step S515) in the main control circuit 100.

(Step S515-1)
The CPU 100a sets "2" as the counter value of the first non-electric accessory counter, sets "1" as the counter value of the second non-electric accessory counter, and transfers the process. Each of the counter values corresponds to the number of game balls that can be entered from the opening to the closing of the second starting winning component 62 as the above-mentioned non-electric accessory. That is, the counter value "2" of the first non-electric accessory counter corresponds to the number of balls that can enter the first ball entry port 92 from the opening of the first opening / closing body 90a to the closing of the first opening / closing body 90a, and the second non-electric accessory counter. The counter value "1" of the accessory counter corresponds to the number of balls that can be entered into the second entry port 94 from the opening of the second opening / closing body 90b to the closing of the second opening / closing body 90b. The details will be described later, but each of the above counter values is subtracted by 1 each time the game ball enters the first entry port 92 and the second entry port 94, and the ball enters the ordinary electric accessory 66. When it is sometimes "0", it is set to each of the above counter values.

(Step S517)
The CPU 100a executes the ordinary electric accessory error determination process for the entry of the game ball into the ordinary electric accessory 66, and ends the ordinary electric accessory passing process. The error determination process for the ordinary electric accessory will be described later.

[Ordinary electric accessory error judgment processing]
FIG. 19B is a flowchart illustrating a normal electric accessory error determination process (step S517) in the main control circuit 100. As described above, in the ordinary electric accessory 66 in this example, there is a high probability that the winning / failing lottery will be a "hit", and the opening operation is relatively frequent, so that it is necessary to prevent intentional entry.

(Step S517-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the current gaming state is a high-probability state, shifts the process to step S517-3 if it is not a high-probability state, and ends the normal electric accessory error determination process if it is in a high-probability state. do. The determination is executed based on the probability state flag described later that identifies the game state.

(Step S517-3)
The CPU 100a determines whether the opening pattern of the normal electric accessory 66 is short opening based on the state of the short opening flag described above, and if it is short opening, shifts the process to step S517-5 to perform short opening. If not, the normal electric accessory error determination process is terminated.
In this example, since the opening pattern when the gaming state is a low probability state is always a short opening, the determination may be omitted and the presence or absence of an error may be determined only by the gaming state. On the other hand, when the opening pattern in the low probability state and the high probability state includes both the short opening and the long opening, the short opening in the low probability state can be determined as an error by executing the process. Further, when the game state is not a high probability state and the number of balls entered in the short open state reaches a predetermined number (for example, 5), the normal electric accessory error flag may be set. Further, the number of balls entered (count number) in this case is maintained over, for example, a plurality of operations of the ordinary electric accessory, and the number of balls entered reaches a predetermined number during the multiple operations of the ordinary electric accessory. In some cases, the normal electric accessory error flag may be set.

(Step S517-5)
Based on the results of each of the above determinations, the CPU 100a sets the normal electric accessory error flag to on (“0” → “1”) and ends the ordinary electric accessory error determination process. When the ordinary electric accessory error flag is turned on, the ordinary electric accessory error designation command is set in the transmission buffer in step S400-15. When the normal electric accessory error designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side, the effect control circuit 200 displays on the display screen D1 that an error has occurred by a predetermined message, and at the same time, a voice or a lamp. The occurrence of an error is notified by the lighting control of.

[Processing through the first starting port]
FIG. 20A is a flowchart illustrating the first start port passage process (step S520) in the main control circuit 100.

(Step S520-1)
The CPU 100a sets "00H" as a special symbol identification value. Here, the special symbol identification value is for identifying whether the hold type is special 1 hold or special 2 hold, and the special symbol identification value (00H) indicates special 1 hold and special symbol identification. The value (01H) indicates special 2 hold.

(Step S520-3)
The CPU 100a sets the address of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S535)
The CPU 100a executes the special symbol random number acquisition process and ends the first start port passing process. The special symbol random number acquisition process is executed by using a module common to the second start port passing process (step S530). Therefore, the details of the special symbol random number acquisition process will be described after the description of the second start port passing process.

[Processing through the second starting port]
FIG. 20B is a flowchart illustrating the second start port passage process (step S530) in the main control circuit 100.

(Step S525)
The CPU 100a executes the non-electric accessory error determination process and transfers the process. The non-electric accessory error determination process will be described later.
(Step S530-1)
The CPU 100a sets "01H" as a special symbol identification value.

(Step S530-3)
The CPU 100a sets the address of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S535)
The CPU 300a executes a special symbol random number acquisition process described later and ends the process.

FIG. 20C is a flowchart illustrating the non-electric accessory error determination process (step S525) in the main control circuit 100. As described above, the second start winning component 62 as a non-electric accessory is mechanically opened based on the game ball entering the ordinary electric accessory 66, and is opened as shown in FIG. It is necessary to monitor the entry of the ball in consideration of the trouble of the system and the slapstick action such as prying open.

(Step S525-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the ball has entered the first ball entry port 92, and if the ball has entered the first ball entry port 92, shifts the process to step S525-3 and enters the first ball entry port 92. If it is not a sphere, the process proceeds to step S525-9. The determination is executed according to the types of the second start port detection switch SW2a and the second start port detection switch SW2b provided corresponding to the first entry port 92 and the second entry port 94.

(Step S525-3)
The CPU 100a loads the first non-electric accessory counter set at the time of entering the normal electric accessory 66, and determines whether the counter value is "0". When the counter value is "0", the process is transferred to step S525-5, and when the counter value is not "0", the process is transferred to step S525-7. That is, when a game ball enters the first entry port 92 even though the counter value of the first non-electric accessory counter is "0", the first opening / closing body 90a is opened due to a failure of the opening system. Since it is possible that a failure that remains in place or an illegal goto action such as entering a ball due to prying is possible, this is judged as an error.

(Step S525-5)
Based on the result of the above determination, the CPU 100a sets the non-electric accessory error flag to on (“0” → “1”) and ends the non-electric accessory error determination process. When the non-electric accessory error flag is turned on, the non-electric accessory winning error (first open / close body winning error) designation command is set in the transmission buffer in step S400-15. By transmitting the non-electric accessory winning error designation command to the effect control circuit 200 side, the effect control circuit 200 displays on the display screen D1 that an error has occurred by a predetermined message, and at the same time, voice or audio. The occurrence of an error is notified by controlling the lighting of the lamp.

(Step S525-7)
The CPU 100a subtracts 1 from the counter value of the first non-electric accessory counter to end the non-electric accessory error determination process.

(Step S525-9)
The CPU 100a loads the second non-electric accessory counter set at the time of entering the normal electric accessory 66, and determines whether the counter value is "0". When the counter value is "0", the process is transferred to step S525-11, and when the counter value is not "0", the process is transferred to step S525-13. That is, when a game ball enters the second entry port 94 even though the counter value of the second non-electric accessory counter is "0", the second opening / closing body 90b is opened due to a failure of the opening system. Since it is possible that a failure that remains in place or an illegal goto action such as entering a ball due to prying is possible, this is judged as an error.

(Step S525-11)
Based on the result of the above determination, the CPU 100a sets the non-electric accessory error flag to on (“0” → “1”) and ends the non-electric accessory error determination process. When the non-electric accessory error flag is turned on, the non-electric accessory winning error (second opening / closing body winning error) designation command is set in the transmission buffer in step S400-15. The mode in which the non-electric accessory winning error is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side is the same as described above.

(Step S525-13)
The CPU 100a subtracts 1 from the counter value of the second non-electric accessory counter to end the non-electric accessory error determination process.

FIG. 20D is a flowchart illustrating the first opening / closing body opening process (step S545) and the second opening / closing body opening process (step S547) in the main control circuit 100.

(Step S545-1)
The CPU 100a sets the first open / close body open flag to on (“0” → “1”) and shifts the process.

(Step S545-3)
The CPU 100a sets the first opening / closing body opening designation command in the buffer (stores it in the transmission buffer), and ends the first opening / closing body opening process. By transmitting the first opening / closing body opening command to the effect control circuit 200 side, the opening / closing state of the first opening / closing body 90a can be grasped on the effect control circuit 200 side.

(Step S547)
The CPU 100a sets the second open / close body open flag to on (“0” → “1”) and shifts the process.

(Step S547-3)
The CPU 100a sets the second opening / closing body opening designation command in the buffer (stores it in the transmission buffer), and ends the second opening / closing body opening process. By transmitting the second opening / closing body opening command to the effect control circuit 200 side, the opening / closing state of the second opening / closing body 90a can be grasped on the effect control circuit 200 side.

[Special symbol random number acquisition process]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) in the main control circuit 100. This special symbol random number acquisition process is executed by using a common module in the first start port passage process (step S520) and the second start port pass process (step S530) described above.

(Step S535-1)
The CPU 100a loads the special symbol identification value set in step S520-1 or step S530-1.

(Step S535-3)
The CPU 100a loads the number of target special symbol reserved balls. Here, if the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "00H", the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball count counter, that is, the special 1 reserved number of stored balls is loaded. If the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "01H", the counter value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball count counter, that is, the special 2 reserved number of stored balls is loaded.

(Step S535-5)
The CPU 100a loads the special figure hit / miss determination random number updated by the hardware random number generator.

(Step S535-7)
The CPU 100a determines whether the number of target special symbol hold balls loaded in step S535-3 is equal to or higher than the upper limit value (4 or more for special 1 hold, 2 or more for special 2 hold). As a result, if it is determined that the value is equal to or higher than the upper limit value, the special symbol random number acquisition process is terminated, and if it is determined that the value is not equal to or higher than the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S535-9.

(Step S535-9)
The CPU 100a updates the counter value of the target special symbol reserved ball number counter (special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter or special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter) to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

(Step S535-11)
Among the storage units of the special figure reservation storage area, the CPU 100a is a target storage unit for saving the acquired special figure hit / miss determination random number (special 1 hold is 1st to 4th storage units, special 2 hold is 1st storage unit) is calculated.

(Step S535-13)
The CPU 100a acquires the special figure hit / fail determination random number loaded in step S535-5, the special figure type determination random number updated in step S400-13, and the variation pattern determination random number updated in step S100-43. It is stored in the target storage unit calculated in step S535-11.

(Step S540)
The CPU 100a executes the acquisition pre-determination process based on various random numbers stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13. The pre-judgment process at the time of acquisition will be omitted.

(Step S535-15)
The CPU 100a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter and the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S535-17)
The CPU 100a sets the special figure hold designation command in the transmission buffer (stored in the transmission buffer) based on the counter value loaded in step S535-15, and ends the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535). Here, the special figure 1 hold designation command is set based on the counter value of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter (special 1 hold memory number), and the counter value of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter (special 2 hold memory number). Set the special figure 2 hold designation command based on.

When the special figure 1 hold designation command or the special figure 2 hold designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side, the effect control circuit 200 is displayed on, for example, a part of the display screen D1 described later according to the effect mode. Control is performed to increase the number of 1 hold storage and the number of predetermined hold display icons indicating the special 2 hold storage number, so that the player can visually recognize the current number of special 1 hold and special 2 hold. Further, by executing the processing, a plurality of first special symbol holding display devices 36A and second special symbols provided corresponding to the upper limit number of the special 1 reserved storage number and the special 2 reserved storage number are provided by the processing of step S400-5. The corresponding portion of the hold display unit of the hold display device 36B lights up.

FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a special figure game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, a special game triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first start winning component 60 and the second starting winning component 62 (first entry port 92; second entry opening 94). Various lottery processes related to the possibility of the normal game (special figure game) and various lottery processes related to the open / close operation of the normal electric accessory 66 triggered by the passage of the game ball to the normal figure passing gate 68 (normal game). Figure game) and progress in parallel.
Then, the special figure game is executed stepwise and repeatedly every time the ball is entered into any of the above-mentioned start winning parts, but the main control circuit 100 manages each process related to the special figure game. It is managed by phase.

As shown in FIG. 22, the ROM 100b stores a plurality of special figure game control modules for executing and controlling the special figure game, and the special figure game management phase is associated with each of these special figure game control modules. Has been done.
Specifically, when the special figure game management phase is "00H", the module for executing the "special symbol change waiting process" is called, and when the special figure game management phase is "01H". Is called a module for executing "special symbol changing processing", and when the special symbol game management phase is "02H", a module for executing "special symbol post-stop processing" is called. , When the special figure game management phase is "03H", the module for executing the "pre-processing for opening the large winning opening" is called, and when the special figure game management phase is "04H", " The module for executing the "large winning opening opening control process" is called, and when the special figure game management phase is "05H", the module for executing the "large winning opening closing effective processing" is called. When the special figure game management phase is "06H", the module for executing the "big hit game end wait process" is called, and when the special figure game management phase is "07H", the "small hit" is called. The module for executing "game end wait processing" is called.

[Special figure game management process]
FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating the special figure game management process (step S600) in the main control circuit 100.

(Step S600-1)
The CPU 100a loads the special figure game management phase.

(Step S600-3)
The CPU 100a selects the special figure game control module corresponding to the special figure game management phase loaded in step S600-1.

(Step S600-5)
The CPU 100a loads the special figure game timer that manages the control time related to the special figure game and shifts the processing.

(Step S600-7)
The CPU 100a calls the special figure game control module selected in step S600-3 to start the process, and ends the special figure game management process.

[Special symbol change waiting process]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol change waiting process in the main control circuit 100. This special symbol change waiting process is executed when the special symbol game management phase is "00H".

(Step S610-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter, that is, the special 2 hold memory number is "1" or more. As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the special 2 reserved memory number is "1" or more, the process is moved to step S610-7, and if it is determined that the special 2 reserved memory number is not "1" or more, the step is performed. The process is transferred to S610-3.

(Step S610-3)
The CPU 100a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter, that is, the special 1 hold memory number is "1" or more. As a result, when it is determined that the special 1 reserved storage number is "1" or more, the process is shifted to step S610-7, and when it is determined that the special 1 reserved storage number is not "1" or more, step S610 is performed. Move the process to -5.

As is clear from the processes of steps S610-1 and S610-3, when the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold are stored at the same time in this example, the special 2 hold is always preferentially digested. Therefore, as long as the game state has a high probability and the game ball is continuously launched into the right-handed area ER, the special figure winning / failing lottery based on the special 2 hold is repeatedly executed.

(Step S610-5)
The CPU 100a executes a customer wait setting process for setting a customer wait command in the transmission buffer (stored in the transmission buffer), and ends the special symbol change wait process. When the customer waiting command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side, the effect control circuit 200 transmits and displays a predetermined command to the VDP based on the elapse of a predetermined time from the reception of the customer waiting command. On the screen D1, a demo effect display indicating that the customer is waiting is displayed.

(Step S610-7)
The CPU 100a subtracts "1" from the counter value of the target special symbol hold ball count counter corresponding to the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold, and the special 1 hold decrease indicating that the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is subtracted by "1". The special 2 hold or the 1st special figure stored in the 1st storage area of the 2nd special figure hold storage area while setting the designated command or the special 2 hold subtraction designation command in the transmission buffer (stored in the transmission buffer). The special 1 hold stored in the 1st to 4th storage units of the hold storage area is block-transferred to the storage unit having a smaller order.
Specifically, the RAM 100c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and when it is determined in step S610-1 that the number of special 2 reserved storages is "1" or more, the first is 2 The special 2 hold stored in the 1st storage area of the special figure hold storage area is transferred to the 0th storage unit, and the 1st storage unit is cleared.
Further, in step S610-3, when it is determined that the number of special 1 reserved storages is "1" or more, it is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure reserved storage area. The special 1 hold is transferred to the 0th storage unit to the 3rd storage unit, and the 4th storage unit is cleared.
In addition, the game status confirmation specification command is set in the transmission buffer (stored in the transmission buffer) based on the information of the probability status flag. The probability state flag will be described later.

When the special 1 hold reduction designation command or the special 2 hold reduction designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side, the effect control circuit 200 side is provided with information regarding the number of special 1 hold storage or the special 2 hold storage number after the reduction. Is transmitted. The effect control circuit 200 has a predetermined hold display icon increased based on the above-mentioned special figure 1 hold designation command or special figure 2 hold designation command based on the reception of the special 1 hold reduction designation command or the special 2 hold reduction designation command. A command for reducing the number of special 1 is transmitted to the VDP so that the player can visually recognize the reduced number of special 1 hold memory and special 2 hold memory on the display screen D1. Further, by executing the process, the corresponding portion of the hold display unit of either the first special symbol hold display device 36A or the second special symbol hold display device 36B is turned off by the process of step S400-5. Further, when the game state confirmation designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side, the information related to the current game state is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side every time the special symbol starts to fluctuate.

(Step S610-9)
Based on the hold type, the CPU 100a refers to the special figure hit / miss determination table TB1 for special 1 or the special figure hit / miss determination table TB2 for special 2 corresponding thereto, and the special figure hit / fail determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit. The special figure winning / failing lottery process is performed based on the above, and the data (special drawing winning / failing judgment data) related to the lottery result (“big hit”, “small hit”, “missing”) is stored.

(Step S610-11)
The CPU 100a executes a special figure type determination lottery process for determining the special figure type. Here, if the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery in step S610-9 is a "big hit" based on the special 1 hold, the special figure type determination table TB1 for special 1 is referred to and transferred to the 0th storage unit. The special figure type corresponding to the specified special figure type determination random number is extracted, and the data (special figure type data) related to the extracted special figure type is stored. If the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery in step S610-9 is "big hit" or "small hit" based on the special 2 hold, the special figure type determination table TB2 for special 2 is referred to, and the 0th The special figure type corresponding to the special figure type determination random number transferred to the storage unit is extracted, and the data (special figure type data) related to the extracted special figure type is stored.
On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol winning / failing lottery in step S610-9 is "missing", the special symbol type related to the special symbol X (missing symbol X) is extracted from the special symbol type determination table TB3, and the special symbol is extracted. The special figure type data related to X is stored.
After storing the special figure type data, the special figure type specification command corresponding to the special figure type data is set in the transmission buffer (stored in the transmission buffer). That is, by transmitting the special figure type designation command, the information regarding the special figure type extracted each time the special figure type determination lottery process is transmitted is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side.

(Step S610-13)
The CPU 100a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol type extracted in step S610-11. The first special symbol display device 35A and the second special symbol display device 35B are each composed of 7 segments, and each segment constituting the 7 segments is associated with a number (counter value). The special symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates the number (counter value) of the segment that is finally lit.

(Step S610-14)
The CPU 100a executes a special symbol variation pattern determination lottery for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Specifically, the normal symbol probability state flag that identifies whether the state is a low probability state or a high probability state is loaded, and various fluctuation pattern determination tables TB illustrated in FIG. 9 are referred to, and the first from the referenced table. 0 Fluctuation pattern determination transferred to the storage unit The first half variation pattern and the second half variation pattern corresponding to the random numbers are extracted and determined. The CPU 100a sets a fluctuation pattern command including a fluctuation pattern identification number and a fluctuation time corresponding to the first half fluctuation pattern and the second half fluctuation pattern extracted and determined from one of the fluctuation pattern determination tables TB table in the transmission buffer (stored in the transmission buffer). do.
By transmitting the variation pattern command to the effect control circuit 200 side, the effect control circuit 200 side determines a more specific content of the variation effect according to the content of the variation pattern command, and the content of the determined variation effect. By transmitting a command including information about the above to the VDP, various fluctuation effects are displayed on the display screen D1 together with the variation display of the effect symbol S.

(Step S610-15)
The CPU 100a loads the total value of the fluctuation times corresponding to the first half fluctuation pattern and the second half fluctuation pattern extracted in step S610-14, and sets them in the special symbol fluctuation timer.

(Step S610-17)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery in step S610-9 is a "hit"("bighit" or "small hit"), and if it is a "hit", the step S. The special symbol type data stored in S610-11 is loaded, the type of the special symbol is confirmed, and the probability state flag is confirmed to confirm the current gaming state (low probability state or high probability state). Then, the game state after the end of the special game is set according to the table (game state setting table TB) shown in FIG. In addition, when the game state becomes a high probability state, a high probability number (end condition) is set. Specifically, a predetermined counter value is saved in the probability state preliminary flag and the high probability count cut preliminary counter. The high-probability number-cutting reserve counter is composed of a high-probability special figure number-cutting spare counter and a high-probability special 2 hold number-cutting spare counter. When shifting to, "10" and "6" are set as the counter values of the respective counters.

(Step S610-19)
The CPU 100a executes a process of setting a special symbol display symbol counter in the first special symbol display device 35A or the second special symbol display device 35B in order to start variable display of the special symbol. A counter value is associated with each segment of the 7-segments constituting the first special symbol display device 35A and the second special symbol display device 35B, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is Lighting is controlled. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be turned on at the start of the variable display of the special symbol is set in the special symbol display symbol counter. The special symbol display symbol counter is provided separately with a special symbol 1 display symbol counter corresponding to the first special symbol display device 35A and a special symbol 2 display symbol counter corresponding to the second special symbol display device 35B. Here, the counter value is set in the counter corresponding to the hold type.

(Step S610-21)
The CPU 100a updates the special symbol game management phase to "01H" and ends the special symbol change waiting process. By executing the series of special symbol change waiting processes, the change display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display device 35A or the second special symbol display device 35B, and the change display of the special symbol is performed. The variable display of the effect symbol S is started on the display screen D1 substantially in synchronization.

[Processing during special symbol change]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating processing during special symbol change in the main control circuit 100. The special symbol changing process is executed when the special symbol game management phase is "01H".

(Step S620-1)
The CPU 100a executes a process of updating the special symbol variation base counter. The counter value of the special symbol fluctuation base counter is set so as to make one round in a predetermined cycle (for example, 100 ms). Specifically, when the counter value of the special symbol fluctuation base counter is "0", a predetermined counter value (for example, 25) is set, and when the counter value is "1" or more, it is set. The counter value is updated to the value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value.

(Step S620-3)
The CPU 100a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter updated in step S620-1 is "0". As a result, if the counter value is "0", the process is transferred to step S620-5, and if the counter value is not "0", the process is transferred to step S620-9.

(Step S620-5)
The CPU 100a performs a special symbol variation timer update process of subtracting a predetermined value from the timer value of the special symbol variation timer set in step S610-15.

(Step S620-7)
The CPU 100a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol variation timer updated in step S620-5 is "0". As a result, if the timer value is "0", the process is transferred to step S620-15, and if the timer value is not "0", the process is transferred to step S620-9.

(Step S620-9)
The CPU 100a updates the special symbol display timer that measures the lighting time of each segment of the 7-segments constituting the first special symbol display device 35A and the second special symbol display device 35B. Specifically, when the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is "1" or more, the current timer value is used. "1" Updates the timer value to the subtracted value.

(Step S620-11)
The CPU 100a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", the process is shifted to step S620-13, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is not "0", the process is concerned. Ends processing during special symbol change.

(Step S620-13)
The CPU 100a updates the counter value of the special symbol display symbol counter to be updated. As a result, each segment constituting the 7-segment is turned on in sequence at predetermined time intervals.

(Step S620-15)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to "02H".

(Step S620-17)
The CPU 100a saves the special symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S610-13 in the target special symbol display symbol counter. As a result, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 35A or the second special symbol display device 35B.

(Step S620-19)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) a special symbol stop designation command indicating that the special symbol has been stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 35A or the second special symbol display device 35B. When the special symbol stop designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side, the effect control circuit 200 transmits a predetermined command to the VDP, and stops the effect symbol S that is changing on the display screen D1. Stop display in almost synchronization with the display.

(Step S620-21)
The CPU 100a sets the special symbol change stop time (fixed time), which is the time for stopping and displaying the special symbol, in the special game timer, and ends the processing during the special symbol change.

[Processing after stopping special symbols]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating the post-stop processing of the special symbol in the main control circuit 100. This special symbol post-stop processing is executed when the special symbol game management phase is "02H".

(Step S630-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S620-21 is not "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the processing after stopping the special symbol is terminated, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", the step The process is transferred to S630-3.

(Step S630-3)
The CPU 100a confirms the result of the special drawing winning / failing lottery.

(Step S630-5)
The CPU 100a determines whether the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is a "hit"("bighit" or "small hit"). As a result, if it is determined that it is a "hit", the process is transferred to step S630-15, and if it is determined that it is not a "hit", the process is transferred to step S630-7.

(Step S630-7)
The CPU 100a executes the count-cutting management process. Here, the normal symbol probability state flag for identifying whether the game state is the low probability state or the high probability state is loaded, and the current game state is the low probability state or the high probability state. Check if. Then, when the gaming state is a high probability state, the counter value of the high-probability number-cutting counter is updated. Here, the high-accuracy special figure number-cutting counter is composed of a high-accuracy special figure number-cutting counter and a high-accuracy special 2 hold number-cutting counter, and the counter value of the high-accuracy special figure number-cutting counter is regardless of the holding type. It is updated to the value subtracted by "1", and the counter value of the high-accuracy special 2 hold count cut counter is updated to the value subtracted by "1" only when the fluctuation corresponds to the special 2 hold.
Then, as a result of updating the high-probability special figure count-cut counter and the high-probability special 2 hold count-cut counter, if any of the counter values becomes "0", the probability state flag is set to a value indicating a low probability state ( Set to "0"). As a result, in the high-probability state, the gaming state shifts to the low-probability state when the fluctuation of the special symbol is fixed a predetermined number of times without winning the "hit", or when the fluctuation based on the special 2 hold is fixed a predetermined number of times. Will be done. When the game state is shifted in step S630-7, the CPU 100a sets a game state change designation command in the transmission buffer for transmitting the game state after the shift to the effect control circuit 200 ( Store in the send buffer). As a result, the change in the gaming state is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side.

(Step S630-9)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) a command for confirming the game state at the time of confirming the special symbol, which indicates the game state when the special symbol is confirmed.

(Step S630-11)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) the number-of-times command for transmitting the high-accuracy number of times updated in step S630-7 to the effect control circuit 200. That is, each time the special symbol is determined by the processes of step S630-9 and step S630-11, the game state at that time and the high probability number of times are transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side.

(Step S630-13)
The CPU 100a updates the special symbol game management phase to "00H" and ends the post-processing after stopping the special symbol. As a result, when the special figure game management process based on the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is completed and the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the variable display of the special symbol based on the next hold is started. Will be processed.

(Step S630-15)
The CPU 100a sets any data (special symbol A to special symbol G) specified in the special game control table TB shown in FIG. 8 according to the determined special symbol type.

(Step S630-17)
The CPU 100a performs a process of setting the maximum number of operations of the special electric accessory. Specifically, referring to the data set in step S630-15, a predetermined number (counter value corresponding to the special figure type = number of rounds) is set as the counter value in the special electric accessory maximum operation number counter.

The maximum number of operations of the special electric accessory counter indicates the number of rounds that can be executed in the special game (big hit game or small hit game) to be started from now on. On the other hand, the RAM 100c is provided with a special electric accessory continuous operation count counter, and at the start of each round game, the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation counter is added by "1" to perform the current round. The number of games is managed. Here, with the start of the special game, the process of resetting (updating to "0") the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter is also executed.

(Step S630-19)
The CPU 100a refers to the data set in step S630-15, and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S630-21)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) an opening designation command for transmitting the start of the special game to the effect control circuit 200 in the transmission buffer. When the opening designation command is transmitted, the effect control circuit 200 side transmits a predetermined command to the VDP, and for example, prior to the start of the special game, the player is notified that the special game will be started. The opening effect of is displayed.

(Step S630-23)
The CPU 100a updates the special symbol game management phase to "03H" and ends the post-processing after stopping the special symbol.

[Pre-processing for opening the big prize opening]
FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating the pre-opening process of the large winning opening in the main control circuit 100. This large winning opening pre-opening process is executed when the special figure game management phase is "03H".

(Step S650-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the timer value (opening time) set in step S630-19 is not "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value is not "0", the pre-opening process for the large winning opening is terminated, and if it is determined that the timer value is "0", the process is moved to step S650-3. ..

(Step S650-3)
The CPU 100a updates the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation count counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

(Step S650-5)
The CPU 100a indicates a large winning opening opening designation command (specifically, a round (1R, 2R ...) To be executed for transmitting the opening start (start of the round game) of the opening / closing body 64b to the effect control circuit 200. Command) is set in the send buffer (stored in the send buffer). When the grand prize opening designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side, the effect control circuit 200 transmits a predetermined command to the VDP, and displays, for example, a display regarding the current number of rounds on the display screen D1.

(Step S651)
The CPU 100a executes a large winning opening opening / closing switching process. This large winning opening opening / closing switching process will be described later.

(Step S650-7)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to "04H" and ends the pre-opening process of the large winning opening.

[Large winning opening opening / closing switching process]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening opening / closing switching process in the main control circuit 100.

(Step S651-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter is the upper limit value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count (the number of opening / closing of the large winning opening during one round game) (this implementation). In the form, it is determined whether it is "1".). As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the large winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process is moved to step S651-3.

(Step S651-3)
The CPU 100a refers to the data of the special game control table TB, and based on the counter value of the special electric accessory open / close switching count counter, the solenoid control data for controlling the energization of the solenoid SOL2, and the energization time or energization of the solenoid SOL2. Extract the timer data which is the stop time.

(Step S651-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S651-3, the CPU 100a either starts energization of the solenoid SOL2 or executes a large winning opening solenoid energization control process for stopping the energization of the solenoid SOL2. By executing this large winning opening solenoid energization control process, the energization start or energization stop of the solenoid SOL2 is controlled in the steps S400-25 and S400-27.

(Step S651-7)
The CPU 100a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S651-3 in the special game timer. The timer value saved in the special game timer here is the maximum opening time of the opening / closing body 64b once.

(Step S651-9)
The CPU 100a determines whether the energization start state of the solenoid SOL2 is performed, that is, whether the control process for starting the energization of the solenoid SOL2 is performed in step S641-5. As a result, if it is determined that the energization start state is determined, the process is moved to step S651-11, and if it is determined that the energization start state is not present, the large winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated.

(Step S651-11)
The CPU 100a updates the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value, and ends the special winning opening opening / closing switching process.

[Large winning opening opening control process]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening opening control process in the main control circuit 100. This large winning opening opening control process is executed when the special figure game management phase is "04H".

(Step S660-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S651-7 is not "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the process shifts to step S660-5, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step S660 Move the process to -3.

(Step S660-3)
The CPU 100a determines whether the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching number counter is the upper limit value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching number. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the process is transferred to step S650-7, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process is transferred to step S651.

(Step S651)
If it is determined in step S650-3 that the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter is not the upper limit value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count, the CPU 100a executes the process of step S651. ..

(Step S660-5)
In the CPU 100a, the counter value of the large winning opening winning ball number counter updated in step S500-9 has not reached the specified number, that is, the number of large winning openings is the same as the maximum number of winning balls in one round. Determine if the game ball has entered. As a result, if it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the large winning opening opening control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process is moved to step S660-7.

(Step S660-7)
The CPU 100a executes the large winning opening closing process necessary for stopping the energization of the solenoid SOL2 and closing the large winning opening. As a result, the opening / closing body 64b is closed, and the large winning opening 64a is closed.

(Step S660-9)
The CPU 100a saves the winning opening closing effective time (1.5 seconds) in the special game timer.

(Step S660-11)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to "05H".

(Step S650-13)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) a command for designating the closing of the winning opening, which indicates that the winning opening has been closed, in the transmission buffer, and ends the large winning opening opening control process.

[Valid processing to close the winning opening]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening closing effective process in the main control circuit 100. This large winning opening closing effective processing is executed when the special figure game management phase is "05H".

(Step S670-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S660-9 is not "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the special game timer closing valid processing is terminated, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", the step The process is transferred to S670-3.

(Step S670-3)
The CPU 100a determines whether the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter matches the counter value of the special electric accessory maximum operation number counter, that is, whether the round game of a preset number of times is completed. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation count counter matches the counter value of the special electric accessory maximum operation count counter, the process is transferred to step S670-9, and when it is determined that they do not match. The process is transferred to step S670-5.

(Step S670-5)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to "03H".

(Step S670-7)
The CPU 100a saves the special game opening closing time in the special game timer, and ends the large winning opening closing valid process.

(Step S670-9)
The CPU 100a executes an ending time setting process for saving the ending time in the special game timer.

(Step S670-11)
The CPU 100a determines whether the current special game is a big hit game, shifts the process to step S670-13 if it is a big hit game, and moves to step S670-15 if it is not a big hit game (it is a small hit game). Move the process.

(Step S670-13)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to "06H".

(Step S670-15)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to "07H".

(Step S670-17)
The CPU 100a sets an ending designation command indicating the start of the ending in the transmission buffer (stores it in the transmission buffer), and ends the special winning opening closing valid processing. In the jackpot game, when the ending designation command is transmitted, the effect control circuit 200 side transmits a predetermined command to the VDP to notify the player that the special game has been completed. The ending effect is displayed on the display screen D1.

[Big hit game end wait processing]
FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating the jackpot game end wait process in the main control circuit 100. This jackpot game end wait process is executed when the special figure game management phase is "06H".

(Step S680-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S670-9 is "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the jackpot game end wait process is terminated, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", the step The process is transferred to S680-3.

(Step S680-3)
The CPU 100a executes a game state setting process for setting a game state after the end of the special game. Specifically, the probability state preliminary flag saved in step S610-17 is loaded, and the data related to the game state is saved in the probability state flag. Further, the CPU 100a loads the high-accuracy number-cutting spare counter saved in step S610-17, and sets the high-accuracy number of times to the high-accuracy number-cutting counters (high-accuracy special figure number-cutting counter and high-accuracy special 2 hold count-cutting counter). Save to the counter).

(Step S680-5)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) a game state change designation command for transmitting the game state set after the end of the special game in the transmission buffer.

(Step S680-7)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) the number-of-numbers command corresponding to the high-accuracy number of times saved in step S680-3.

(Step S680-9)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to "00H" and ends the jackpot game end wait process. As a result, when the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the variable display of the special symbol is restarted after the end of the special game.

[Small hit game end wait processing]
FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating the small hit game end wait process in the main control circuit 100. This small hit game end wait process is executed when the special figure game management phase is "07H".

(Step S690-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S670-9 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the small hit game end wait process is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", the small hit game end wait process is terminated. The process is transferred to step S690-3.

(Step S690-3)
The CPU 100a determines whether the number of game balls entered in the large prize component 64 and the number of game balls discharged from the large prize component 64 match, and if they match, the process is performed in step S690-5. If they do not match, the small hit game end wait process is terminated.

(Step S690-5)
The CPU 100a resets the count values of the various counters and shifts the processing.

(Step S690-7)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the specific area flag is on, and if it is on, shifts the process to step S690-9, and if it is not on, shifts the process to step S690-19. The specific area flag is a flag that is set to on (“1”) based on the fact that the game ball reaches the specific area during the small hit game in step S500-13 described above.

(Step S690-9)
The CPU 100a sets the data (big hit game via small hit game) specified in the special game control table TB shown in FIG. 7.

(Step S690-11)
The CPU 100a performs a process of setting the maximum number of operations of the special electric accessory. Specifically, referring to the data set in step S690-9, a predetermined number is set as the counter value in the special electric accessory maximum operation number counter.

(Step S690-13)
The CPU 100a refers to the data set in step S690-9, and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S690-15)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) an opening designation command for transmitting the start of the special game (big hit game via the small hit game) to the effect control circuit 200.

(Step S690-17)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to "03H" and ends the small hit game end process.

(Step S690-19)
The CPU 100a executes the number-cutting management process based on the fact that the specific area flag is not turned on, in other words, the game ball does not reach the specific area during the small hit game. As described above, the number-of-times cutting management process is a process of updating the counter value of the high-probability number-cutting counter when the game state is a high-probability state, and the probability state flag is set to a low-probability state according to the update result. This is the process of setting the indicated value.

(Step S690-21)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) the number-of-times command for transmitting the high-accuracy number of times updated in step S690-19 to the effect control circuit 200. That is, by the processing of step S690-19 and step S690-21, the high accuracy number of times after the small hit game is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side.

(Step S690-23)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to "00H" and ends the small hit game end process.

As described above, when the game ball reaches the specific area during the small hit game and the specific area flag is turned on, the process from steps S690-9 to S690-15 relates to the big hit game via the small hit game. Various data are set, and the big hit game via the small hit game is started following the small hit game. On the other hand, although it is a rare event, when the game ball does not reach the specific area during the small hit game, the number-cutting management process is executed in the same manner as when the special symbol stops in the mode indicated by the loss. There is a possibility that the gaming state shifts (falls) from the high probability state to the low probability state.

[External information output management process]
FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating a part of the external information output process (step S800) in the main control circuit 100. As described above, the external information output process is a process of outputting useful information to the management computer side, mainly among the results of the switch management process and the special figure game management process described above. It should be noted that not only the management computer but also the data computer provided to the player as the equipment attached to the pachinko machine 1 may be output. Here, as the information output to the external management computer or the like, the prize ball number information output every time any prize ball is generated, the game state information regarding the transition of the internal game state, and the actual game. Information on the state (expected value of acquisition of special game (high / low)) during Renchan, information on the number of fluctuations of the special symbol that is output each time the fluctuation of the special symbol is confirmed in the post-stop processing of the special symbol in FIG. 26, FIG. 26. In the post-processing after stopping the special symbol, the special game acquisition information regarding the acquisition of the special game, which is output when the result of the special symbol winning / failing lottery is "hit", and the underframe regarding the opening of the panel frame 4 and the glass window 4A. Examples include opening information, detection of radio waves and magnetism, and prize error information related to illegal winning.

[Game status signal output processing]
(Step S810-1)
As shown in FIG. 33 (a), the CPU 100a determines whether the game state transition process has been executed in the above-mentioned steps S630-7, S680-3 and S690-19, and if the transition is performed, step S810. The process is transferred to -3, and when the transfer is not performed, the game state signal output process is terminated.

(Step S810-3)
The CPU 100a determines whether the gaming state after the transition is a high-probability state, shifts the process to step S810-5 if it is in the high-probability state, and shifts the process to step S810-7 if it is not in the high-probability state. The game state is determined based on the value of the probability state flag described above.

(Step S810-5)
The CPU 100a generates and outputs a high-probability state signal based on the high-probability state of the game state after the transition, and ends the game state progress output process.

(Step S810-7)
The CPU 100a generates and outputs a low-probability state signal based on the low-probability state of the game state after the transition, and ends the game state progress output process.

According to the above-mentioned game state signal output process, every time a game state shift occurs, the shift occurs and the game state after the shift is output to an external management computer or the like. Therefore, the game state is internally internal (low). Probability state, high probability state) can be grasped exactly.

[Renchan status signal output processing]
FIG. 33B is a flow chart illustrating the Renchan state signal output process. As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, even if the gaming state is in the low probability state, after the transition to the low probability state, until the special figure winning / failing lottery based on the special 2 hold is executed twice. The expected value of special game acquisition is the same as the expected value in the high probability state, and the section is actually included in the Renchan section where the expected value of special game acquisition is high. You need to figure it out.

(Step S820-1)
As shown in FIG. 33B, the CPU 100a determines whether or not the current gaming state is in the high probability state, shifts the process to step S820-3 if it is not in the high probability state, and steps if it is in the high probability state. The process is transferred to S820-11.

(Step S820-3)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the jackpot game is being executed, shifts the process to step S820-5 when the jackpot game is not being executed, and shifts the process to step S820-11 when the jackpot game is in a high probability state. Whether or not the big hit game is being executed is determined by, for example, the state of the big hit middle flag set in the big winning opening pre-release processing shown in FIG. 27, and the above flag is turned on until the final round is completed. Is maintained in the state of.

(Step S820-5)
The CPU 100a determines whether the number of stored memory (number of stored memory) of the special 2 hold is "1" or more, shifts the process to step S820-7 if it is not "1" or more, and steps if it is "1" or more. The process is transferred to S820-11.

(Step S820-7)
The CPU 100a determines whether there is an input from the first non-electric accessory release switch SN1 or the second non-electric accessory release switch SN2, that is, whether the first opening / closing body 90a or the second opening / closing body 90b is being opened. When the determination is made and there is no input, the process is transferred to step S820-9, and when any of the inputs is present, the process is transferred to step S820-11. The opening / closing status of the first opening / closing body 90a and the second opening / closing body 90b is not directly determined by the first non-electric accessory opening switch SN1 or the second non-electric accessory opening switch SN2, depending on the presence or absence of input. The open / close status may be switched by switching a predetermined flag corresponding to the open / close status, and the open / close status may be determined based on the value of the flag. Further, the opening / closing status of the first opening / closing body 90a and the second opening / closing body 90b is based on the input from the accessory detection switch SW4 that detects the entry of a ball into a specific game component (ordinary electric accessory 66 in this example). You may judge.

(Step S820-9)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the special symbol based on the special 2 hold is changing, ends the Renchan state signal output process when it is not changing, and shifts the process to step S820-11 when it is changing.

(Step S820-11)
According to the determination in steps S820-1 to S820-9, the CPU 100a determines whether the current gaming state is a high-probability state or a big hit game, and the number of special 2 reserved memories (held memory number) is "1". Whether it is the above, there is an input from the first non-electric accessory release switch SN1 or the second non-electric accessory release switch SN2, or the special symbol is changing based on the special 2 hold, either of these Based on the satisfaction, a signal during renchan is generated and output, and the renchan state signal output process is terminated.

According to the above-mentioned Renchan state signal output processing, even when the game state shifts from the high probability state to the low probability state, the first opening / closing body 90a having an extremely high expected acquisition value of the special game as compared with the low probability state Since the open period can be output to an external management computer or the like as a middle section of the rent-chan similar to the high-probability state, the management computer side calculates the hit (special game) generated during the input of the rent-chan state signal as "per rent-chan". , And other hits can be discriminated as "first hit".

[Winning error occurrence signal output processing]
(Step S830-1)
As shown in FIG. 33 (c), the CPU 100a determines whether the normal electric accessory error flag is on, shifts the process to step S830-3 if it is on, and steps S830-5 if it is not on. Move the process to.

(Step S830-3)
The CPU 100a generates and outputs an ordinary electric accessory winning error signal, and ends the winning error occurrence signal output process.

(Step S830-5)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the non-electric accessory error flag is on, and if it is on, shifts the process to step S830-7, and if it is not on, ends the winning error occurrence signal output process.

(Step S830-7)
The CPU 100a generates and outputs a non-electric accessory winning error signal, and ends the winning error occurrence signal output process.

According to the above-mentioned winning error occurrence signal output processing, an error that may occur in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment equipped with the ordinary electric accessory and the non-electric accessory can be appropriately output to an external management computer or the like. On the management computer side, it is possible to accurately grasp the possibility of failure or goto behavior.

The main control processing by the main control circuit 100 has been described above, but on the effect control circuit 200 side, the effect determination process is executed based on the reception of the variation pattern command or the like transmitted from the main control circuit 100, and the variation pattern is executed. Display a variety of variable effects according to the type of command. Hereinafter, the main processing of the effect control circuit 200 will be described.

[About the production design]
First, an example of the effect symbol S that is variablely displayed in correspondence with the variable display of the special symbol will be outlined. In addition, the effect display in the present embodiment is roughly a normal effect mode displayed when the game state is in the low probability state, and a first special effect mode displayed when the game state is in the high probability state. After the transition from the high-probability state to the low-probability state, there is a second special effect mode that is displayed when the target hold is the special 2 hold, and the display screen D1 has a different background or effect pattern depending on the difference in the effect mode. Is displayed.

FIG. 34A is a front view schematically showing the display screen D1 in the normal effect mode. In the fluctuation areas AL, AC, and AR of the display screen D1 located above, the effect symbol S that is variablely displayed in synchronization with the above-mentioned variable display of the special symbol is displayed. The effect symbol S is variablely displayed (scrolled) in the vertical direction, for example, in each of the variable areas AL, AC, and AR.

As shown in FIG. 34 (b), the effect symbol S is, for example, a continuous numerical notation from 1 to 8 and an image in which a predetermined character corresponding to each numerical notation is combined (effect symbol "1" to effect symbol). It is composed of "8"). The effect symbol "8" including the numerical notation and the effect symbol "1" are set as continuous symbols.

The display screen D1 in the normal effect mode is provided with a hold display icon display area EI. The hold display icon display area EI is a first icon display area EIA in which a hold display icon indicating the number of stored special 1 holds is arranged, and a second icon display in which a hold display icon indicating the number of stored special 2 holds is arranged. It is divided into the area EIB in the left-right direction. The hold display icon P can be displayed in each area so as to correspond to the maximum number of stored special 1 hold and special 2 hold (special 1 hold = 4, special 2 hold = 1), and the first icon display area. In the EIA, the hold display icons P are arranged from the right side to the left side as the special 1 hold increases, and in the second icon display area EIB, the hold display icons P are arranged from the left side to the right side based on the memory of the special 2 hold. Be arranged. In the normal effect mode, since the game state is in a low probability state, the chance of storing the special 2 hold is extremely small, and in principle, the hold display icon P is displayed in the second icon display area EIB. However, the second icon display area EIB may not be provided. Hold display icon In the center of the display area EI, the change target icon display area EIC representing the hold display icon P corresponding to the special 1 hold or special 2 hold that is the target of the special drawing lottery (variation) is rectangular. Set as an area. In the illustrated example, since the three hold display icons P are displayed in the first icon display area EIA and the hold display icon P of 1 is displayed in the second icon display area EIB, the undigested special 1 hold is displayed. It means that three holds are stored and one special 2 hold is held. Further, as shown by the arrow, when the special figure lottery based on the start information (special 1 hold or special 2 hold) is executed, the target hold display icon P moves to the variable target icon display area EIC. Is displayed, and the variable display of the effect symbol S is started substantially in synchronization with the timing of the movement display.

In this way, in the normal effect mode, the hold display icon P, which is the target of the special symbol lottery, is subject to change every time the effect symbol that is displayed in a variable manner in substantially synchronization with the change and stop of the special symbol starts to change. Since the icon display area is shifted to the EIC side and the subsequent hold display icons P are displayed so as to be displaced one by one, until the fluctuation start and fluctuation stop of the effect symbol S which is substantially synchronized with the fluctuation display of the special symbol. The configuration is such that the player can appropriately grasp one cycle.

FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a basic flow of the effect from the start of the variable display to the stop display of the effect symbol S. In this example, the first half fluctuation pattern is "pseudo 0", and the second half fluctuation pattern is "reachless production" which is one system of fluctuation production executed when the fluctuation pattern command related to the above-mentioned "normal loss 1" is received. Is taken as an example. As shown in FIG. 35 (a), when the variable display of the effect symbol S is started on the display screen D1, the effect symbol S scrolls downward with a predetermined time difference in the order of the variable regions AL, AR, and AC. It is displayed, and after a predetermined time, it leads to an invisible high-speed fluctuation. Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol S, the effect symbol S corresponding to the variation area AL is stopped and displayed in advance, and then in the variation area AR. The corresponding effect symbol S is stopped and displayed, and finally, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), the effect symbol S corresponding to the variable region AC is stopped and displayed. Further, in the "reach-less effect", the effect symbol S corresponding to the variable region AL; AR does not form a so-called reach in which the same symbol is stopped and displayed, and is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating "loss". It becomes. As shown in FIG. 34 (a), the mode showing the hit is a mode in which all the effect symbols S are stopped at the same symbol in, for example, the variable region AL; AC; AR, and the mode showing the loss is this. It is a stop mode other than.

FIG. 36 is a diagram showing an effect display in the first special effect mode (hunting zone) displayed when the game state is a high probability state. As shown in the figure, in the special effect mode, the background is changed to a background with a sea motif, which is different from the normal effect mode, and together with the effect symbol S, the lower part and the upper part thereof are used as a first display unit. Pseudo-hold display area K and information display area M as a second display unit are displayed. As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the expectation of acquiring a big hit game in a high-probability state is extremely improved in comparison with a low-probability state. ).

The pseudo-hold display area K is an area extending in the left-right direction at the lower part of the display screen D1, and a plurality of pseudo-hold icons (K1 to K5) are arranged in the left-right direction in the area. As the name implies, the pseudo hold icon K is an image (“buoy” floating in the sea in the illustrated example) that pseudo represents the number of hold storages of start information, and the number matches the actual number of start information. It's not something to do. On the other hand, the pseudo-hold icon K slides from the right direction to the left direction as shown by the arrow, corresponding to the pseudo-variation of the effect symbol S, which will be described later, and the start timing, which are expressed by one fluctuation of the special symbol. It is displayed as variable as it moves. In the illustrated example, the leftmost pseudo-hold icon K1 is the icon corresponding to the current pseudo-variation. That is, the pseudo-hold display area K is an area that suggests and notifies the progress of the change of the special symbol (effect symbol S) in the high probability state by the change (slide movement) of the display mode. Further, in the first special effect mode in which the pseudo-hold display area K is displayed, the hold display icon P displayed in the normal effect mode is not displayed (erased), and the player is informed of the start information. It is difficult to visually recognize the number of reserved memories.

The information display area M is an area displayed on the upper right side of the display screen D1, and the area includes a fluctuation time display unit M1 imitating a clock and a special effect displayed in the fluctuation time display unit M1. The mode count display unit M2 is displayed. The fluctuation time display unit M1 has a shape that imitates a second hand that makes one rotation corresponding to one fluctuation time of the special symbol (effect symbol S), and stops at 12 o'clock substantially corresponding to the fluctuation stop of the special symbol. do. The special effect mode number display unit M2 represents the remaining number of times until the end of the first special effect mode (remaining fluctuation number = 6 times in this example) as a numerical value, and each time the fluctuation time display unit M1 rotates once, the remaining number of times is expressed as a numerical value. The number is reduced and displayed. That is, the fluctuation time display unit M1 displays the progress status (remaining time) of the fluctuation of the special symbol (effect symbol S) in the high probability state in the change of the display mode (progress of the second hand), similarly to the above-mentioned pseudo-hold display area K. ) Is an area to be suggested and notified. Further, the special effect mode number display unit M2 is an area for suggesting and notifying the progress status until the end of the first special effect mode in the high probability state by changing the numerical value.

Next, with reference to the time chart shown in FIG. 37, the relationship between the variable display mode of the effect symbol S in the first special effect mode and the pseudo-hold display area K and the information display area M will be described. FIG. 37A shows the main variation, that is, the variation time of the special symbol determined on the main control circuit 100 side. As described above, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is the total value of the fluctuation time related to the first half fluctuation pattern and the second half fluctuation pattern, and in the high probability state corresponding to the first special effect mode, the first half fluctuation pattern is always "pseudo 1". Any one of the first half fluctuation patterns from "" to "pseudo 5" is selected. For convenience of explanation, it is assumed here that 61 seconds (first half fluctuation time 60 seconds + second half fluctuation time 1 second) is selected as the fluctuation time of the special symbol.

As shown in FIG. 37 (b), when any of the first half fluctuation patterns of "pseudo 1" to "pseudo 5" is selected as the first half fluctuation pattern, the mode of the variation effect of the effect symbol S corresponding thereto is A mode called pseudo-variation is expressed. As shown in the figure, the pseudo-variation is an effect pattern in which a temporary stop and a re-variation are repeated. An example is shown in which the effect symbol S is stopped in correspondence with the fluctuation stop time of the special symbol. The time and mode related to one pseudo-variation are separately determined by lottery, and this point will be described later. In this way, the pseudo-variation is an effect that makes it appear as if a plurality of fluctuations (six fluctuations in the illustrated example) are executed between the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol and the stop of the fluctuation. From the player's point of view, it is not known how long and how many times the repeated fluctuations will continue, and the display screen D1 will always be watched with a sense of tension and anticipation for acquiring the jackpot game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 37 (c), in this example, the pseudo hold icon K displayed in the above-mentioned pseudo hold display area K is slide-displayed so as to correspond to the start time of each pseudo change, and the pseudo change is displayed. It is a configuration that allows you to see the start timing of. Furthermore, the pseudo-hold icon K may express a blinking mode or an effect that the color scheme changes (“blue” → “red”) so as to show an expectation for a big hit, for example, the sixth time. By changing the pseudo-hold icon K1 located on the far left to "red" so as to synchronize with the fluctuation start timing of, it is suggested that a jackpot acquisition opportunity will come at the final stage of the pseudo-variation.

As shown in FIG. 37 (d), the fluctuation time display unit M1 of the information display area M starts timing at the same time as the fluctuation starts, and the second hand advances clockwise. On the other hand, for example, at the same time as the start of the fourth pseudo-fluctuation, the second hand returns counterclockwise to express the effect as if the remaining fluctuation time has increased, and finally in synchronization with the stop display of the effect symbol S. One rotation is completed, and the numerical value of the special effect mode number display unit M2 is subtracted. That is, the fluctuation time display unit M1 does not accurately visualize the actual fluctuation time, and has various patterns such as a mode in which the second hand stops or returns in the middle, or a mode in which the speed of advance or return of the second hand is different. Rotate including.

In this way, in the first special effect mode, the number of reserved storages of the start information (special 2 hold) is intentionally erased and concealed during the change of the special symbol that fluctuates mainly for the special 2 hold, in particular. By repeating the pseudo-variation during the fluctuation time corresponding to a plurality of start information, the tension and expectation that it is not known when the big hit can be obtained are increased. In addition, since the pseudo-hold icons K arranged in a series in response to the pseudo-variation that is repeatedly executed slide and move continuously without interruption, it is not necessary to be aware of the actual fluctuation stop time of one special symbol. , It is possible to give a feeling that repeated fluctuations are performed many times in a high probability state.

FIG. 38 shows an effect display in the second special effect mode (self-powered zone) displayed in correspondence with the change of the special symbol based on the special 2 hold immediately after the game state shifts from the high probability state to the low probability state. It is a figure. As described above, in this example, when the game ball is launched into the right-handed area ER recommended during the high probability state, it corresponds to the left-handed area EL by the first entry into the normal electric accessory 66. The opening / closing body 90a is opened, and the open state is maintained until the high probability state ends unless the player intentionally launches into the left-handed area EL. Then, after the transition to the low probability state, the game ball is launched at an arbitrary timing toward the opening / closing body 90a (left-handed area EL) in which the opening is maintained, based on a maximum of two special 2 holds. It is possible to receive a special figure winning / failing lottery (special figure game). Then, in order to correspond to the fluctuation of the special symbol corresponding to the special 2 hold for the two times, even if the fluctuation is based on the same special 2 hold, the mode is different from that of the first special mode in the high probability state. It expresses the production by the special mode.

As shown in FIG. 38 (a), in the second special effect mode, a notification image V imitating a patrol lamp is displayed on the darkened screen together with the message "Last chance!". The effect symbol S is displayed in a small variation at the corner of the display screen D1. The notification image V is continuously displayed, for example, from the start of fluctuation of the special symbol to the stop of fluctuation, and as shown in FIG. 38 (b), the result of the special symbol winning / failing lottery based on the special 2 hold is "winning" ( In the case of a small hit), it is expressed that the light is emitted violently until the fluctuation stops. On the other hand, if the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery based on the special 2 hold is "missing", the light will not be emitted until the fluctuation stops, and the message "Sorry ..." will be displayed at the end of the second fluctuation. Is displayed, and the second special effect mode ends. That is, the second special production mode expresses an opportunity for the loser to revive for failing to obtain a "hit" during the first special production mode, and despite the fact that the fluctuation corresponds to the same special 2 hold. However, by making the corresponding effect different depending on whether the entry timing (fluctuation timing) of the game ball is in a high probability state or in a low probability state, the expectation for acquiring a big hit game is increased. The interest and sense of urgency about fluctuations targeting the hold can be expressed more prominently, and the interest of the game increases.

Further, in this example, since the game ball can be inserted into the first opening / closing body 90a which is opened in the high probability state at an arbitrary timing after the transition to the low probability state, the second special effect mode is used. The start of the production can be any timing. Further, since the acquisition timing of the start information (special 2 hold) can be arbitrarily set by the player, the excitement and joy of acquiring the big hit game by oneself can be further imparted. The effect control circuit 200 will be described on the premise of the above.

[CPU initialization process of effect control circuit 200]
FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating the sub CPU initialization process (step S1000) of the effect control circuit 200.

(Step S1000-1)
The CPU 200a reads the CPU initialization processing program from the ROM 200b and performs initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the RAM 200c in response to the power being turned on.

(Step S1000-3)
Next, the CPU 200a performs a process of updating the effect determination random numbers (in this example, the first half variation effect pattern determination random number, the second half variation effect pattern determination random number, etc.) related to the effect determination, and thereafter, until the interrupt process is performed. The process of step S1000-3 is repeated.

[Subtimer interrupt processing of the effect control circuit 200]
FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating subtimer interrupt processing (step S1100) of the effect control circuit 200. The effect control circuit 200 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) that generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle. Then, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the CPU 200a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the sub-timer interrupt processing.

(Step S1100-1)
The CPU 200a saves the register.

(Step S1100-3)
The CPU 200a performs a process for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S1100-5)
The CPU 200a updates various timer counters used in the effect control circuit 200. Here, the various timer counters are subtracted by 1 each time the sub-timer interrupt processing of the effect control circuit 200 is performed, and the subtraction is stopped when it reaches 0, unless otherwise specified.

(Step S1200)
The CPU 200a analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 200c and performs various processes according to the received command. In the effect control circuit 200, when the various commands described above are transmitted from the main control circuit 100, command reception interrupt processing (not shown) is performed, and the commands transmitted from the main control circuit 100 are stored in the reception buffer. Will be done. Here, the command stored in the receive buffer is analyzed by the command reception interrupt process.

(Step S1300)
The CPU 200a clocks the elapsed time of the variation effect, refers to the timetable set for each variation effect, and executes a process corresponding to the corresponding time stored in the timetable during the variation effect effect. Perform management processing. The details of this time schedule management process will be described later.

(Step S1400)
The CPU 200a executes a launch position management process for notifying the player of an appropriate launch position (left-handed or right-handed) of the game ball according to the progress of the current game, and shifts the process. The launch position management process will be described later.

(Step S1100-7)
The CPU 200a displays a command (internal command) set in the transmission buffer of the RAM 200c, various data and signals, a VDP for display control of the above image on the display screen D1, a voice synthesis LSI for voice control, and lighting of an LED. It is transmitted and output to a control board for control.

(Step S1100-9)
The CPU 200a returns the register and ends the subtimer interrupt process.

[Variation pattern command reception processing]
FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating a variation pattern command reception process (step S1230) executed when the first half variation pattern command and the second half variation pattern command are received in the command analysis process of step S1200 of FIG. 40. As described above, each variation pattern command is set in step S610-14 in the main control circuit 100, and then transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 by the subcommand transmission process in step S100-39.

(Step S1230-1)
Upon receiving the first half variation pattern command and the second half variation pattern command, the first half variation effect pattern determination random number (0 to 249) and the second half variation effect pattern determination random number (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3 are acquired, respectively. At the same time, the variation effect pattern determination table TB according to the variation pattern number is referred to, and a specific variation effect is determined from the variation effect pattern table and the process is transferred.

FIG. 42 is a schematic view showing an example of the variation effect pattern determination table TB. As shown in the figure, the variation effect pattern determination table TB is the first half variation effect pattern determination table TB and the second half variation effect determination so as to correspond to the first half variation pattern and the second half variation pattern determined on the main control circuit 100 side. Distinguished from table TB. In each variation effect pattern determination table TB, one variation effect number is defined for the range of variation pattern determination random numbers (first half variation effect pattern determination random number, second half variation effect pattern determination random number) from 0 to 249. .. As shown in the remarks column, each variation effect number is associated with the specific content of the variation effect, and the content of the variation effect developed on the display screen D1 due to the difference in the variation effect number (for example, appearance). Characters to play, development, etc.) will be different.

The first half variation effect determination table TB shown in FIG. 42A is a table that is referred to when the first half variation pattern is “pseudo 0”, and when the first half variation effect determination table TB is referred to, the first half variation effect is produced. Regardless of the range of the pattern determination random number, "no pseudo-variation" is selected as the first half variation effect.

Further, the first half variation effect determination table TB shown in FIG. 42B is referred to when the first half variation pattern is "pseudo 1" to "pseudo 5" and the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is "missing". This is an example of a table. As described above, the first half fluctuation pattern from "pseudo 1" to "pseudo 5" is the fluctuation time (first half fluctuation) of "15 seconds", "30 seconds", "45 seconds", "60 seconds", and "75 seconds". Time), and if "15 seconds" is the basic time block (time cycle), the first half fluctuation patterns from "pseudo 1" to "pseudo 5" are time blocks of 1 to 5 blocks, respectively. Consists of. Then, in determining the first half variation effect, the content (pattern) of the pseudo variation is determined for each block corresponding to the first half variation pattern.

As shown in FIG. 43, for example, when the first half fluctuation pattern is "pseudo 2", the time block is 2 blocks (15 seconds x 2 times). Therefore, first, the first half of the pseudo fluctuation pattern is the first half. The pseudo-variation pattern of the second block from the first half variation effect determination table TB, which is not shown in the figure, is selected from the variation effect determination table TB, and the content and selection rate of the pseudo-variation pattern defined in the first half variation effect determination table TB shown in the figure are different. It is determined. In the example of FIG. 43, for example, "short pseudo-gase (3 seconds) x 5" is selected as the pseudo-variation pattern of the first block, and "short pseudo-gase (3 seconds) + long pseudo-gase (3 seconds) + long pseudo-A" is selected as the pseudo-variation pattern of the second block. An example in which "Gase 12 seconds" is selected is shown, and when the first half variation effect pattern is determined by such a combination, the variation of the effect symbol S including at least 6 temporary stops between the start of the variation and the stop of the variation is shown. The production will be executed. Also, when the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is "hit", the first half fluctuation effect is determined by the same processing, but at the end of the final block, for example, a pseudo fluctuation pattern to be in the reach state is determined, and the reach is concerned. After the state, it will be stopped and displayed in the "hit" mode with the fluctuation effect by the latter half fluctuation pattern.

The latter half variation effect determination table TB shown in FIG. 42 (c) is a latter half variation effect pattern determination table TB corresponding to the latter half variation pattern “normal loss 1”, “gase pseudo loss 1”, and “SP development jackpot 1”, respectively. .. Similar to the first half variation effect determination table TB, the second half variation effect pattern determination table TB defines one or more variation effect numbers for the range of the variation pattern determination random numbers from 0 to 249. Then, the content of the variable effect developed on the display screen D1 differs depending on the difference in the variable effect number.

In the variation effect table shown in FIG. 42 (d), the effect mode is the second special effect mode (after the transition to the low probability state, until the special 2 hold is confirmed twice) regardless of the first half variation pattern and the second half variation pattern. It is a special variation effect table referred to in the case of. As shown in the figure, the special variation effect table is divided into a table referred to when it is a "big hit" or a "small hit" and a table referred to when it is a "miss", from 0 to 249. The mode of "patrol lamp light emission" or "patrol lamp non-light emission" is defined for the range of the variation pattern determination random numbers up to. When "Patrol lamp light emission" or "Patrol lamp non-light emission" is selected from the special fluctuation effect table, it is a special value obtained by adding the first half fluctuation pattern and the corresponding first half fluctuation time and the second half fluctuation pattern and the corresponding second half fluctuation time. By the end of the fluctuation time of the symbol, the notification in any of the modes shown in FIG. 37 will be displayed.

(Step S1230-3)
The CPU 200a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) the variation effect execution command in the transmission buffer (stored in the transmission buffer) based on the variation effect number (first half variation effect number, second half variation effect number) determined in step S1230-1 and transfers the process. .. When the variable effect execution command is transmitted as an internal command to the VDP, the image display control for displaying the variable effect is started by the VDP.

(Step S1230-5)
The CPU 200a sets the data of the time table in which the display time, the display time, and the like of the image corresponding to the variation effect are defined, and transfers the processing.

(Step S1230-7)
The CPU 200a resets the variation time timing timer in order to time the execution time of the variation effect, and ends the variation pattern command reception process. The variable time timing timer reset here is added with a counter value each time the timer interrupt process is performed in the time schedule management process of step S1300, whereby the execution time of the variable effect is timed and specified in the timetable. A predetermined control process is executed at each time.

[Time schedule management process]
FIG. 44 is a flowchart illustrating the time schedule management process (step S1300). As described above, the variation effect execution command is set in the transmission buffer by the CPU 200a, and the command is transmitted as an internal command to the VDP that controls the display screen D1, so that the variation display of the effect symbol S is displayed on the display screen D1. As soon as it is started, various fluctuation effects are displayed along with the fluctuation display. The time schedule management process manages the time of various effects expressed during the execution of the variable effect.

(Step S1300-1)
First, the CPU 200a adds the counter value of the fluctuation time timing timer to update the execution time of the fluctuation effect. As described above, the counter value of the variable time timing timer is reset every time in step S1230-15.

(Step S1400)
The CPU 200a refers to the timetable, sets various internal commands in the transmission buffer according to the execution time of the current effect, and displays the main display on the display screen D1 so that the predetermined effect is performed at a predetermined time. The device 80 is controlled to end the time schedule management process.

[Launch position management process]
FIG. 45 is a flowchart illustrating the launch position management process (step S1400). As described above, the gaming machine 1 in this example has a configuration in which the profit obtained by appropriately controlling the launching direction of the gaming ball according to the progress of the game is increased, and therefore the player is as much as possible. It is desirable to inform the launch direction so that the loss does not occur. In the launch position management process, the launch direction of the game ball is appropriately notified according to the game state.

(Step S1400-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the current game state is the execution of the special game, that is, the big hit game or the small hit game, and if the special game is being executed, the process shifts to step S1400-9. If the special game is not being executed, the process is moved to step S1400-3. The determination as to whether or not the game is a special game is determined by, for example, the state of the special game execution flag set when the opening designation command is received in the above-mentioned command reception process.

(Step S1400-3)
The CPU 100a determines whether the current gaming state is a high-probability state, shifts the process to step S1400-9 if it is in the high-probability state, and shifts the process to step S1400-5 if it is not in the high-probability state. Whether or not the game state is a high-probability state is determined by, for example, the state of the effect game state flag set when the game state change designation command is received in the above-mentioned command reception process.

(Step S1400-5)
The CPU 100a determines whether the second (right side) opening / closing body 90b constituting the non-electric accessory is open, shifts the process to step S1400-9 if it is open, and steps S1400 if it is not open. Move the process to -7. The determination of whether or not the second (right) opening / closing body 90b is being opened depends on, for example, the state of the second opening / closing body opening flag set when the second opening / closing body opening designation command is received in the above-mentioned command reception process. It is judged.

(Step S1400-7)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the final fluctuation of the special 2 hold stored in the high probability state has ended, shifts the process to step S1400-9 if it has not finished, and if it has finished, the firing position. End the management process. The determination is executed, for example, by the special 2 hold storage number calculated by the special figure 2 hold designation command when the game state change designation command is received in the above-mentioned command reception process, and the variation time corresponding thereto.

(Step S1400-9)
Based on the results of each of the above determinations, the CPU 100a sets the right-handed notification command in the transmission buffer (stores it in the transmission buffer) and transfers the processing. When the right-handed notification command is transmitted as an internal command to the VDP, the image display control for notifying and recognizing that the player should hit the game ball to the right on the display screen D1 is started by the VDP. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 36, an arrow pointing to the right and a message such as "Please hit right" are added on the display screen, and further notification is added by voice or a lamp. NS.

According to the above-mentioned launch position management process, it is appropriately notified to the player that right-handed hitting should be done in a state where right-handed hitting is advantageous, especially during a special game, a high probability state, and while the second opening / closing body 90b is open. Therefore, for example, it is possible to prevent the disadvantage that the player leaves the seat after the end of the high probability state even though the second opening / closing body 90b is open. It should be noted that such notification is not executed when the above-mentioned error (ordinary electric accessory error, non-electric accessory error) occurs, and it is notified that an error has occurred instead. It will be.

Although the present invention has been described above based on the embodiments, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and it is possible to make various changes and improvements by combining the embodiments. Obvious in the trader. Further, it is clear from the description of the scope of claims that such various modified and improved forms can be included in the technical scope of the present invention.

For example, when the opening of either the first opening / closing body 90a or the second opening / closing body 90b of the second starting winning component (non-electric accessory) 62 is detected when the power is turned on after the RAM is cleared (step S100-11). , It may be configured to output external information notifying that it is abnormal (opening). Further, it may be configured to output external information indicating that the opening / closing body 90a; 90b is abnormal when the open state of any of the above-mentioned opening / closing bodies 90a; 90b continues for a predetermined time or longer (for example, 2 hours). Further, when all of the opening / closing bodies 90a; 90b are in the closed state, an abnormality (illegal winning, etc.) occurs when there is an input from either the second start port detection switch SW2a or the second start port detection switch SW2b. It may be configured to output external information indicating that.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the low probability state reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 700 times), the game state is changed from the low probability state to the high probability state without triggering the execution of the special game. A so-called ceiling function that shifts to a probabilistic state may be set, and by activating the ceiling function, care for so-called hamari can be provided and the interest of the game is improved.

In the above embodiment, the CPU 100a that executes the ordinary electric accessory error determination process (step S517) of FIG. 19 (b) and the non-electric accessory error determination process (step S525) of FIG. 20 (c) respectively uses the error determination means. Configure. The CPU 100a that executes the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) of FIG. 21 constitutes the start information acquisition means. Further, the CPU 100a that executes the special figure winning / failing lottery process (step S610-9) of FIG. 24 constitutes the winning / failing lottery means. Further, the CPU 100a that executes the special figure type determination lottery process (step S610-11) of the figure constitutes the special figure type determination means. Further, the CPU 100a that executes the special figure variation pattern determination lottery process (step S610-14) of the figure constitutes the symbol variation means. Further, the CPU 100a that executes the processes of FIGS. 27 to 32 constitutes the special game execution means. Further, the CPU 100a that executes the number-cutting management process (step S630-7) of FIG. 26, the game state setting process (step S680-3) of FIG. 31, and the number-cutting management process (step S690-19) of FIG. 32 is in the gaming state. Configure the setting means. Further, the CPU 100a that executes the external information output management process of FIG. 33 constitutes the external information output means. Further, an effect control circuit that executes control processing related to the effect on the display screen D1 as a display unit constitutes the effect control means based on various commands. In particular, the CPU 200a that executes the launch position management process (step S1400) of FIG. 45 constitutes the launch position notification means.

1 Pachinko machine, 9 Operation mechanism, 9A push button, 30 game board,
35A 1st special symbol display device, 35B 2nd special symbol display device,
60 1st start prize parts, 62 2nd start prize parts, 64 big prize parts,
66 Ordinary electric accessory, 68 Normal passage gate, 80 Main display device,
100 main control circuit, 100a main CPU, 100b main ROM,
100c main RAM, 90a; 90b first opening / closing body; second opening / closing body,
92; 94 1st entry port; 2nd entry port, 150 payout control circuit,
200 production control circuit, 200a sub CPU, 200b sub ROM,
200c sub RAM, D1 display screen

Claims (2)

The first ball entry part arranged on the game board,
A winning / failing lottery means for executing a predetermined winning / failing lottery according to the entering of the game ball into the first ball entry component, and
2.
Depending on the progress of the game, a ball entry difficult state in which it is difficult to enter the second ball entry component due to the opening operation of the opening / closing body, and a ball entry difficult state due to the opening operation of the opening / closing body rather than the ball entry difficult state. A game state setting means capable of setting an easy ball entry state that facilitates entry into the second ball entry component, and a game state setting means.
An error determining means for determining the suitability of the ball entering based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second ball entering component by opening the opening / closing body.
It is a gaming machine equipped with
The error determining means is a gaming machine characterized in that it determines the suitability of entering a ball based on the gaming state at the time of entering the second ball entry component. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the winning probability of the winning / failing lottery in the difficult-to-enter state and the easy-to-enter state is unchanged.

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