JP2022066471A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing a player's motivation for a game.

SOLUTION: In a game machine which includes V winning game control means which controls execution of a V winning game including a round game controlling opening/closing of variable winning means when game balls pass a specific area provided in the variable winning means during a small winning game, a small winning game can execute an opening/closing operation game where a maximum opening time when the variable winning means can open is a first opening time throughout, and the V winning game can execute the round game more than once where the maximum opening time when the variable winning means can open is a second opening time throughout. The V winning game control means controls the maximum opening time when the variable winning means can open in the initial round game becomes a third opening time throughout, and the third opening time is defined as a time width not beyond the time width subtracting the first opening time from the second opening time.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9B

COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a gaming machine, for example, a ball game machine of a mixed type of 1 type and 2 types, an openable and closable large winning opening including a V area (specific area) is provided in the game area. The place where the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device is one kind big hit, and the hit game (big hit game) is performed in which the round game in which the big winning opening is opened and closed is executed for a specified number of rounds (for example, 10 rounds). .. On the other hand, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, a small hit game is performed in which the large winning opening is opened for a relatively short time. Similar to the case of a big hit, a hit game (a game per V) in which a round game is executed for a specified round is performed (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-163613

However, in the conventional type 1 and type 2 mixed type ball game machine, regarding the game per V, the small hit game related to the V prize is treated as the first round, and the round game is fully executed for the specified number of rounds. Compared to the case where the number of prize balls was substantially reduced by one round. As a result, despite the fact that the game was a V-per game, it was not possible to give the player a sufficient feeling of getting out of the ball, which led to a decrease in the motivation for the game.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving a player's motivation to play.

The above object of the present invention is achieved by the following means. The corresponding elements in the embodiments are shown in parentheses, but the present invention is not limited thereto.
(1) Display means capable of displaying images and
A display control means capable of executing and controlling various effect displays on the display means,
A lottery means for executing a lottery for at least a winning type including a small hit,
When the small hit is drawn by the lottery means, the small hit game control means for executing and controlling the small hit game including the opening / closing operation game for opening / closing the variable winning means, and the small hit game control means.
When the game ball passes through a specific area provided in the variable winning means during the small hit game, the V-hit game control means for executing and controlling the V-hit game including the round game for opening and closing the variable winning means. ,
A counting means capable of counting the number of game balls won in the variable winning means, and a counting means.
It is a gaming machine equipped with
The display control means is
A small hit effect control means capable of executing a small hit effect during the small hit game,
A V-hit effect control means capable of executing a V-hit effect during the V-hit game is provided.
The small hit effect control means does not display the number of winnings counted by the counting means during the small hit game in the small hit effect.
In the V-hit effect, the V-hit effect control means adds up the number of winnings counted by the counting means during the small hit game and the winning number counted by the counting means during the V-hit game. Can be displayed
A gaming machine characterized by that.
(2) The V-hit effect control means determines the number of winnings counted by the counting means during the small hit game and the number of winnings counted by the counting means during the V-hit game in the V-hit effect. Displayable in an identifiable display mode,
The gaming machine according to (1) above, characterized in that.

According to the present invention, the player's willingness to play can be promoted.

It is a front side perspective view which shows the appearance of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the front side of the game board of the game machine. It is a figure which shows the operation of various members in the right grand prize opening of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the movement of the game ball which moves in the play area in the right grand prize opening of the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the control device of the gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing provided for the explanation of the big hit, the small hit, and the V hit of the gaming machine. It is a game flow diagram in the same game machine. It is a time chart diagram provided for the explanation of the small hit game and the V hit game which concerns on a conventional example. It is a time chart diagram provided for the explanation at the time of V winning and the non-V winning at the time of winning 1 and 2 small hits which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart diagram provided for the explanation at the time of V winning and the time of non-V winning at the time of winning 3 or 4 small hits according to the 1st embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which provides the explanation of the control content of FIG. 9A. 9B is an explanatory diagram for explaining the control contents of FIG. 9B. It is a flowchart which shows the main control side main processing which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main control side timer interrupt process which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special electric accessory management process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the right big prize opening prize number confirmation processing in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process at the time of V winning in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process according to the operation status of a special electric accessory in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit start processing in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special electric accessory operation start processing in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process during operation of a special electric accessory in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control side main processing which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the big prize opening operation time setting table (for big hit, for small hit, for V hit) which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the big prize opening opening / closing operation setting table selection table (for big hit, for small hit, for V hit) which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the big prize opening opening / closing operation setting table (for big hit, for small hit, for V hit) which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which provides the explanation of the control content at the time of V winning and the time of non-V winning (small hit 3, 4 winning (high-speed route side)) which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit process which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a large winning opening opening / closing operation management process according to the operation status of the special electric accessory in FIG. 26. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process during continuation determination in FIG. 27. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit start processing which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special electric accessory operation start processing which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the big prize opening operation time setting table (for start setting, for V hit) which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the big prize opening opening / closing operation setting table selection table (for start setting, for V hit) which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the big prize opening opening / closing operation setting table (for start setting) which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a time chart diagram provided for the explanation at the time of V winning and the time of non-V winning at the time of winning 3 or 4 small hits according to the third embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing used for the explanation of the control content of FIG. 34. It is a figure which shows the hitting effect in the small hit game and the V hit game which concerns on the gaming machine which concerns on 1st and 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the hitting effect in the small hit game and the V hit game which concerns on 3rd Embodiment.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the embodiment described below, a ball game machine (pachinko game machine) will be described as an example of the game machine according to the present invention.

<1. Outline of configuration: Fig. 1 to Fig. 4>
[First Embodiment]
An outline of the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 2 to 4 are schematic configuration views of the front side of the gaming board.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, a frame-shaped front frame 2 is attached to the front surface of a wooden outer frame 4 so as to be openable and closable, and a game is played in a game board storage frame (not shown) attached to the back surface of the front frame 2. It has a configuration in which a board 3 (see FIG. 2) is mounted and a game area 3a formed on the surface of the game board 3 faces the opening of the front frame 2. A glass door 6 supporting transparent glass is provided on the front side of the game area 3a. Further, on the back side of the game board 3, various control boards (see FIG. 5) for controlling the game operation are arranged.

A key cylinder (not shown) for unlocking the door is provided on the front side of the glass door 6, and if a key is inserted into this key cylinder and operated on one side, the locked state of the glass door 6 with respect to the front frame 2 can be obtained. If the other side is operated, the locked state of the front frame 2 with respect to the outer frame 4 can be released and the front frame 2 can be opened to the front side.

Below the glass door 6, a front operation panel 7 is provided that is pivotally supported by a hinge (not shown) on the front frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. The front operation panel 7 is provided with an upper saucer unit 8, and the upper saucer unit 8 is formed with an upper saucer 9 for storing the discharged game balls.

Further, the upper saucer unit 8 has a ball removal button 14 for pulling out the game balls stored in the upper saucer 9 below the game machine 1, and a game ball lending device (not shown) on the island equipment side. A ball lending button 11 for requesting the payout of balls and a card return button 12 for requesting the return of the valuable value medium inserted in the game ball lending device are provided.

Further, the upper tray unit 8 is provided with an effect button 13 for changing the effect according to a predetermined operation (for example, one press, long press, repeated hits, etc.) as an operation means that can be operated by the player. ing. The effect button 13 is enabled to accept operation input during a predetermined operation reception valid period in a specific advance notice effect (for example, a so-called "player participation type effect"), and a predetermined operation is performed during this valid period. Then, it is possible to bring about a change in the production before and after the operation. Further, the effect button 13 is provided with a built-in lamp (button LED 13b) inside the effect button 13, and the operation reception valid period (for example, lighting or blinking in a predetermined color) and the operation are performed depending on the difference in the light emitting mode of the button LED 13b. It is possible to notify the reception invalid period (for example, when the light is off).

Further, on the right end side of the front operation panel 7, a launch operation handle 15 for operating the launch device 32 (see FIG. 5) is provided.

Further, speakers 46 that produce a sound effect (sound effect) by sound are provided on both sides of the upper part of the front frame 2 and on the upper side of the firing operation handle 15. Further, a plurality of decorative lamps 45 (LEDs for directing) that produce a light directing effect by decorating the light are provided at appropriate positions of the glass door 6.

(1-1. Game board: Fig. 2)
Next, the configuration of the game board 3 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in the figure, a ball guide rail 5 composed of two outer and inner guide rails 5a and 5b for guiding the launched game ball is annularly mounted on the game board 3 according to the present embodiment as a board surface partition member. The substantially circular area surrounded by the ball guide rail 5 is the game area 3a, and the four corners are non-game areas. In this non-gaming area, the left corner decorative body 33a and the right corner decorative body 33b are arranged on the front surface of the decorative board 33.

A liquid crystal display device (LCD) 36 capable of displaying an effect by an image is provided in a substantially central portion of the game area 3a. Under the control of the effect control unit 24, which will be described later, the liquid crystal display device 36 independently has a plurality of types of decorative symbols (for example, a left symbol) in a predetermined display area (symbol variation display area), such as numbers, characters, and symbols. , Middle symbol, right symbol), including variable display operation (variable display and stop display), various effects are displayed by images.

Further, in the game area 3a, a center decorative body 48 (flow path distribution means) is provided so as to surround the display surface of the liquid crystal display device 36 in a far-winding manner. A floating area through which the game ball can pass is formed between the upper surface of the center decoration body 48 and the ball guide rail 5, and the game ball driven into the upper side of the game area 3a by the launching device 32 is a game. Depending on the launch strength or stroke length of the ball, it is distributed to the left and right on the upper side of the center decoration 48, and flows down either the left flow path 3b on the left side of the center decoration 48 or the right flow path 3c on the right side. .. Further, the center decorative body 48 is provided with a plurality of board surface decorative LEDs 33c (LEDs for directing) that exert a light directing effect at appropriate positions thereof.

Further, in the area of the game board 3, one or a plurality of positions that do not interfere with the flow of the game ball are configured to be operable in a predetermined operation mode during a hit game, a symbol variation display game, or the like, and produce a visual effect. Various types of movable objects (not shown) are arranged.

In addition, the non-game area near the upper right edge (upper right corner) of the game board 3 is a various function display unit, and the 7-segment display (with dots) is used as the left start port 34 (first special symbol start port: first). Special symbol display device 38a (first special symbol display device: 1st special symbol display device:) configured side by side corresponding to the right start port 35 (second special symbol start port: second start means). A first special symbol display means) and a special symbol display device 38b (second special symbol display device: second special symbol display means) are provided. In the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b, a "special symbol variation display game" is executed by the variation display operation (variation display and stop display) of the "special symbol" represented by the 7-segment display. In the liquid crystal display device 36 described above, the decorative symbol by the image is variablely displayed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol by the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b, and various notice effects (effect images) are displayed. At the same time, a'decorative pattern variable display game'is being executed. The details of the special symbol variation display game and the decorative symbol variation display game will be described later.

Further, the various function display units are provided with a normal symbol display device 39a (normal symbol display means) in which a plurality of (two in this embodiment) LEDs are arranged. In this ordinary symbol display device 39a, the ordinary symbol variation display game is executed by the variation display operation of the ordinary symbol represented by the two LEDs. For example, as a variable display operation, the normal symbol on the LED repeatedly turns on and off in a seesaw manner, and stops with either side lit, so that the success or failure of the normal symbol fluctuation display game can be determined. There is.

Further, the various function display units are provided with a round number display device 39b in which a plurality of (three in this embodiment) LEDs are arranged adjacent to the normal symbol display device 39a. The round number display device 39b notifies the specified number of rounds (maximum number of rounds) related to a big hit or a V hit by a combination of the lighting color (red, blue) and the extinguishing state of the three LEDs.

A left start port 34 (first special symbol start port) is provided on the left flow path 3b on the left side of the center decoration body 48, and a detection sensor 34a (left start port) for detecting the passage of a game ball is provided inside the left start port 34 (first special symbol start port). Sensor 34a: see FIG. 5) is formed. Further, in the right flow path 3c on the right side of the center decoration 48, a normal variable winning device 41 having a right starting port 35 (second special symbol starting port) is provided in the downstream portion thereof, and a game is provided inside the normal variable winning device 41. A detection sensor 35a (right start port sensor 35a: see FIG. 5) for detecting the passage of a sphere is formed.

The left start port 34 starts the variable display operation of the first special symbol (hereinafter, the first special symbol is referred to as "special symbol 1" and, in some cases, abbreviated as "special symbol 1") in the special symbol display device 38a. It is a winning opening according to the conditions, and is configured as a "winning device with a fixed winning rate" that does not have a "starting opening opening / closing means" that allows the starting opening to be opened or expanded. In the case of the present embodiment, the game ball that has flowed down the left flow path 3b to the left start port 34 due to the action of the drop direction changing member (game nail, windmill 44, center decoration body 48, etc.) in the game area 3a. Is a configuration in which it is easy (possible) to enter (win) a ball, whereas a game ball that has flowed down the right flow path 3c has a configuration in which it is difficult or impossible to enter.

The ordinary variable winning device 41 is configured as a "winning rate variable winning device" in which the winning rate of the game ball at the starting opening can be changed by the starting opening opening / closing means. The ordinary variable winning device 41 of the present embodiment includes a tongue-type opening / closing lid 47 as a starting opening opening / closing means, and the opening / closing lid 47 projects forward to open or expand the right starting opening 35. ing. The opening / closing lid 47 protrudes a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time when the normal symbol variation display game is won.

The right starting port 35 of the ordinary variable winning device 41 is a second special symbol in the special symbol display device 38b (hereinafter, the second special symbol is referred to as “special symbol 2” and may be abbreviated as “special symbol 2”). It is a winning opening related to the starting condition of the variable display operation, and the winning area of the right starting opening 35 is an open state (easy to win) that facilitates winning according to the operating state (operated or non-operated) of the opening / closing lid 47. The state: (see FIG. 3 (b)) is converted into a closed state (difficult to win: see FIG. 3 (a)) that makes it more difficult or impossible to win than the open state. In the present embodiment, when the opening / closing lid 47 is not operated, the closed state (the winning impossible state) that makes it impossible to win the right starting port 35 is maintained.

Further, below the normal variable winning device 41 (right starting port 35), a special variable winning device 42 (first large winning opening) 42 (first large winning opening) configured to open or expand the lower large winning opening 40 (first large winning opening) by an open door 42b. The special variable winning device (variable winning means) of No. 1 is provided, and a lower large winning opening sensor 42a (see FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball is formed inside the special variable winning device (variable winning means).

Further, on the diagonally upper right side of the normal variable winning device 41, that is, on the upper side of the middle portion of the right flow path 3c, a normal symbol start port 37 (normal symbol start port) consisting of a passage gate (specific passage area) through which a game ball can pass is formed. : A third starting means) is provided. The normal symbol starting port 37 (third starting means) is a winning opening related to a variable display operation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 39a, and inside the winning opening, a normal symbol starting port for detecting a passing game ball is provided. A sensor 37a (see FIG. 5) is formed.

In the middle of the route from the normal symbol starting port 37 in the right flow path 3c to the normal variable winning device 41, a right large winning opening is provided by a single-winged member 52b configured to be rotatable with the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the axial direction. A special variable winning device 52 (second special variable winning device (variable winning means)) configured to open or expand 50 (second large winning opening) is provided, and the inside of the special variable winning device 52 (variable winning means) is provided. A right large winning opening sensor 52a (SW1) for detecting a game ball that has entered the winning opening 50, a floating area 59, and the like are formed.

Further, an appropriate number of general winning openings 43 are provided below the game area 3a, and a general winning opening sensor 43a (see FIG. 5) for detecting the passage of a game ball is formed inside each of the general winning openings 43.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, if there is a prize in a prize opening other than the normal symbol start opening 37 among various winning openings provided in the game area 3a, it is promised for each winning opening. The number of prize balls per winning ball is paid out from the game ball payout device 19 (see FIG. 5). For example, 3 left starting openings 34, 1 right starting opening 35, 15 lower major winning openings 40, 15 right major winning openings 50, and 5 general winning openings 43 are paid out. The game balls that do not win in each winning opening are discharged from the game area 3a via the out opening 49. Here, the "winning" is not a structure in which the winning opening takes in the game ball inside, or the winning opening takes in the game ball inside, but a winning opening consisting of a passing gate (for example, a normal symbol start opening 37). ), It means that the game ball passes through the gate, and when the game ball is actually detected by each winning detection switch formed for each winning opening, "winning" is made in the winning opening. Is treated as if it occurred. The game ball related to this prize is also referred to as a "winning ball". If a game ball enters the winning opening, the game ball will be detected by the winning detection switch. Therefore, unless otherwise specified in the present specification, the game ball is detected by the winning detection switch. Not limited to the case, it may be referred to as "winning" including the case where the game ball enters or passes through the winning opening.

(1-2. Large winning mouth floating area: Fig. 3, Fig. 4)
As shown in FIG. 2, a taxiway 56 for guiding the game ball to the floating region 59 is opened in the right large winning opening 50, and is opened and closed by the single-winged member 52b. The single-winged member 52b has a "closed position" that closes the right large winning opening 50 (see FIGS. 2 and 3 (a)) and an "open position" that opens the right large winning opening 50 (see FIG. 3 (b)). It is controlled by switching to. The single-winged member 52b is normally in the "closed position", but when it is driven by a solenoid and rotationally displaced to the "open position", the single-winged member 52b guides the game ball into the right large winning opening 50. It is guided by the road 56 and detected by the sensor SW1.

The taxiway 56 is branched into two game ball routes at the first branch point downstream thereof. One is to use the rotating first V lottery accessory 60 (first rotating body accessory 61, first loss region 62 (first non-specific region), first V region 63 (first specific region), for the game ball that has entered the ball. It is a first taxiway 56a leading to a region)), and a "rotation" that dynamically determines whether or not a "V prize (first V prize)" in which a game ball passes through a first V region 63 is determined by a rotating body accessory 61. Form a "body route" (V chance route 1). This "rotating body route" is also referred to as a "low-speed route" in the sense that it takes time to determine whether or not a V prize can be won by passing a game ball through the rotating body accessory 61. That is, the "rotating body route" acts as a game route that draws the player's attention to the movement of the game ball and enjoys the character lottery over time.

The other one is to transfer the entered game ball to the fixed second V lottery accessory 64 (fixed second loss area 72 (second non-specific area), second V area 73 (second specific area)). It is the second taxiway 56b that leads to, and whether the game ball passes through the fixed second loss region 72 or the second V region 73 is the only thing that determines whether or not the V prize can be won, regardless of the rotating body. Form a "non-rotating body route" (V chance route 2) to be determined. This "non-rotating body route" is a "high-speed route" (V chance) in the sense that it is determined in a short time whether or not the "V prize (second V prize)" in which the game ball passes through the second V region 73 is determined. Also called route 2). That is, the "high-speed route (non-rotating body route)" acts as a game route that finishes the character lottery in a short time and thus improves the time efficiency of the consecutive villa speed. Therefore, the average lottery time required for the "high-speed route (non-rotating body route)" to determine whether or not to win the V prize is shorter than that of the "rotating body route (low-speed route)". In the following, for convenience of explanation, the non-rotating body route is mainly referred to as a "high-speed route".

At the first branch point of the taxiway 56, an operation of alternately switching between a rotating body route (V chance route 1) and a high-speed route (non-rotating body route: V chance route 2) in a predetermined time interval pattern is performed for a predetermined time. A recessed high-low distribution member 57 is provided, and the winning ball is distributed to either the first taxiway 56a or the second taxiway 56b by the high-low distribution member 57. In the case of the present embodiment, the taxiway is divided into either the first taxiway 56a (rotating body route) or the second taxiway 56b (high-speed route) according to the small hit type. Specifically, if the small hits 1 and 2 are won, the first taxiway 56a (rotating body route) side, and if the small hits 3 and 4 are won, the first taxiway 56a (rotating body route). It is designed to be distributed to the second taxiway 56b (high-speed route) side. The details of the small hits 1 to 4 will be described later.

In the case of this embodiment, the high / low distribution member 57 (first distribution plate) is provided so as to be insertable / removable in the guide path 56, and the solenoid SOL1 for the high / low distribution member controlled by the main control unit 20 (see FIG. 4). ). When the high / low distribution member 57 is in the insertion position (protruding position) (see FIG. 3B), the second taxiway 56b is closed and the rotating body route (V) that guides the game ball to the first taxiway 56a. Chance route 1) is formed. When the high / low distribution member 57 is in the extraction position (retracted position) (see FIG. 3A), the first taxiway 56a is closed, the second taxiway 56b is opened, and the high-speed route (V). Chance route 2) is formed. In order to make it possible to confirm that this positional relationship is correctly maintained, the current switching position of the high / low distribution member 57 is detected by the high / low distribution member position sensor SW11 (see FIG. 4), and the switching position detection signal is transmitted. It is input to the effect control unit 24.

(About the rotating body route (low speed route))
First, the rotating body route (V chance route 1) will be described. The game ball that has entered the first guide passage 56a is detected by the sensor SW7 and is used to generate a specific effect (for example, an effect during the character lottery that notifies the character lottery). The first lead passage 56a includes a first lead upstream passage 66, a first lead downstream passage 56c, and a storage unit 58.

The storage portion 58 is provided as a flow path portion connecting between the first lead upstream passage 66 and the first lead downstream passage 56c in the depth direction of the game board (see FIG. 4), and is provided in front of the pool in the depth direction of the game board. Is arranged so that the storage member 58a can be raised and lowered by the solenoid SOL3 for the storage member. When the storage member 58a is in the ascending position, the storage unit 58 is in a closed position (see FIG. 3A) that prevents the game ball from flowing down and holds only one game ball in the storage unit 58, and is in the descending position. In the case of, it is an open position (see FIG. 3 (b)) that allows the flow of the game ball from the storage unit 58. In the state where the storage member 58a is in the closed position, one or a plurality of game balls guided through the first lead upstream passage 66 are stored in the storage unit 58. The elevating position of the storage member 58a is detected by the storage plate position sensor SW13 (see FIG. 4) and input to the effect control unit 24. In the case of the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which only one game ball is stored in the storage unit 58 in order to allow the player to pay close attention to the floating state of the game ball in the first V lottery accessory 60.

When one game ball is already stored in the storage unit 58, the game balls guided to the first lead upstream passage 66 after that are not stored in the storage unit 58 but are stored on the rear side of the storage unit 58. It is guided to the provided discharge port 58b (non-specific area that becomes a loss: see FIG. 4). As a result, two or more game balls are not sent to the first taxiway downstream passage 56c (third taxiway). The game ball sent to the discharge port 58b is discharged from the right winning port 50 from the fourth taxiway 56d including the discharge port 58b, and is detected by the discharge port sensor SW4. The storage unit 58 may have a stopping or storage function for keeping the game ball in a predetermined position or a predetermined area regardless of whether the game ball is stationary or moving.

A crune 67 is arranged at the lower end of the first lead passage 56a, that is, at the most downstream portion of the first guide downstream passage 56c. The game ball flowing down the first guidance downstream passage 56c is sent to the croon 67 and falls downward from the opening 67a formed in the croon 67.

Below the opening 67a of the crune 67, a rotating body accessory 61 constituting the first V lottery accessory 60 is arranged. The rotating body accessory 61 has an inner rotating body 61a in the center and has a structure in which the inner rotating body 61a is surrounded by an outer rotating body 61b in an annular shape, and the inner rotating body 61a and the outer rotating body 61b are independently motors M1 and M2, respectively. (See FIG. 5) to rotate. The rotating position of the rotating body accessory 61 is detected by the rotating body position sensor (encoder), and the position detection signal is input to the main control unit 20.

The outer rotating body 61b is provided with four first loss regions 62 and four first V regions 63. The game ball that has fallen from the crune 67 to the rotating body accessory 61 passes through the first loss region 62 of the sixth taxiway 56f or the first V region 63 of the fifth taxiway 56e with a predetermined probability (see FIG. 5). .. The game ball that has passed through the first loss region 62 is detected by the first loss region sensor SW3 provided on the sixth taxiway 56f, and the game ball that has passed through the first V region 63 is provided on the fifth taxiway 56e. It is detected by the 1V area sensor SW2. In the case of the present embodiment, the player passes through the first loss area 62 at a rate of 2/3 and becomes a loss, and passes through the first V area 63 at a rate of 1/3 and becomes a V prize (1st V prize rate 1/3). ).

(About high-speed route (non-rotating body route))
Next, a high-speed route (non-rotating body route: V chance route 2) will be described. A seventh taxiway 56g and an eighth taxiway 56h are branched and provided downstream of the second taxiway 56b (see FIG. 4). Of these, a second V region 73 is provided in the middle of the seventh taxiway 56g, and a second loss region 72 is provided in the middle of the eighth taxiway 56h. The second loss region 72 and the second V region 73 are provided side by side, and above the second V region 73, the seventh taxiway 56g can be closed and the eighth taxiway 56h can be opened. The VOUT distribution member 65 (second distribution plate) of the above is provided. The position of the VOUT distribution member 65 is detected by the VOUT distribution member position switch SW12. The VOUT distribution member position switch SW12 is connected to the main control unit 20.

In the case of this embodiment, the VOUT distribution member 65 is provided in the second guide passage 56b so as to be insertable and removable, and is driven by the solenoid SOL2 for the VOUT distribution member (see FIG. 4) controlled by the main control unit 20. When the VOUT distribution member 65 is in the insertion position (protruding position) (see FIG. 3B), the VOUT distribution member 65 closes the second V region 73, opens the second loss region 72, and opens the game ball. 2 Passes through the loss region 72. The game ball that has passed through the second loss area 72 is detected by the second loss area sensor SW6. When the VOUT distribution member 65 is in the extraction position (backward position) (see FIG. 3A), the second loss region 72 is closed, the second V region 73 is opened, and the game ball is in the second V region. Pass through 73. The game ball that has passed through the second V region 73 is detected by the second V region sensor SW5 and is input to the main control unit 20 as a V winning signal. In the case of the present embodiment, the game ball is distributed and controlled by the opening timing and opening time of the single-winged member 52b and the operation pattern of the VOUT distribution member 65 during the opening period of the high / low distribution member 57, and is controlled by the second V region 73. It is decided whether or not to go to, and the probability of winning V as a whole (second V winning rate) is set to be about 1/9.

(1-3. Right-handed advantageous configuration under specific conditions)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the player aims at the launch position on the special variable winning devices 42 and 52 (when the gaming ball aims to pass the right flow path 3c), the left side. The game ball is difficult or not guided to the starting port 34 side. Therefore, when the game ball is aimed to pass through the right flow path 3c, it is difficult or impossible to win a prize in each of the starting ports 34 and 35 unless the opening / closing lid 47 of the normal variable winning device 41 operates. It is supposed to be done.

At the left starting port 34, it is difficult or impossible to win a prize for a game ball from the right flow path 3c (in the case of this embodiment, it is impossible to win a prize). On the other hand, in the right starting port 35, it is difficult or impossible to win a prize for a game ball from the left flow path 3b (in the case of this embodiment, it is impossible to win a prize). Further, regarding the right starting port 35, if the opening / closing lid 47 of the normal variable winning device 41 is open (starting opening open state), the game ball can be won from the right flow path 3c, and the opening / closing lid can be won. The 47 operates in an opening / closing pattern that is more advantageous than the normal state under the time saving state described later. Further, with respect to the right large winning opening 50 and the lower large winning opening 40, only the game ball from the right flow path 3c can win a prize.

That is, the arrangement of the game nails and other game parts in the game area 3a can guide the game ball that has flowed down the left flow path 3b or the right flow path 3c to the left start port 34. The game ball that has flowed down the right flow path 3c is arranged so as to form a taxiway that is difficult or not guided to the left starting port 34.

Therefore, in the case of the present embodiment, as to what kind of hitting method the player should take to obtain an advantageous situation, if the current gaming state is the normal state, the gaming ball passes through the left flow path 3b. "Left-handed" to aim is advantageous, and "right-handed" to aim so that the game ball passes through the right flow path 3c is advantageous in the short time state described later.

In the case of the present embodiment, it is classified according to which of the left and right flow paths the above-mentioned winning means belongs to, that is, whether the game ball flowing down the left flow path 3b or the right flow path 3c can win a prize. Winning means such as the left starting port 34 and the general winning opening 43 belong to the route 3b, and the right starting opening 35, the normal symbol starting opening 37, the right large winning opening 50 and the lower large winning opening 40 belong to the right flow path 3c. The winning means such as belongs to. It should be noted that it is free to change whether each winning means belongs to the left or right flow path or to belong to both flow paths as long as the effect of the present invention is obtained.

<2. Control device: Fig. 5>
Next, with reference to FIG. 5, a control device for controlling the gaming motion of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is a control block diagram showing an outline of the control device.

The control device of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a main control board (main control means) 20 (hereinafter referred to as “main control unit 20”) that collectively controls control related to overall gaming motion (game motion control). And, the effect control board (effect control means) 24 (hereinafter, "effect control unit 24") that receives the effect control command from the main control unit 20 and controls the execution control (appearance control) of the effect by the effect means. (Referred to as), a payout control board (payout control means) 29 that controls the payout of prize balls by the game ball payout device 19, and a power supply (backup power supply) required for each board of the game machine from an external power supply (not shown). It is mainly composed of a power supply board (power supply control means (not shown)) that generates and supplies (including). A liquid crystal display device 36 as an image display device is connected to the effect control unit 24. The power supply route is omitted in FIG.

(2-1. Main control unit 20)
The main control unit 20 is equipped with a microprocessor incorporating a CPU 201 (main control CPU), and is ROM 202 (main control) that stores various data necessary for game operation control in addition to a control program that describes a game operation control procedure. It is equipped with a ROM) and a RAM 203 (main control RAM) that functions as a work area and a buffer memory, and constitutes a microcomputer (Z80 system equivalent) as a whole.

Although not shown, the main control unit 20 applies interrupt signals to the CTC and CPU, which provide the Z80 system with a periodic interrupt, a pulse output creation function (bit rate generator) with a fixed period, and a time measurement function. An interrupt controller circuit that exerts interrupt enable / interrupt prohibition functions such as timer interrupts, a reset circuit that can reset the CPU by outputting a system reset signal when the power is turned on or off, or when a power failure is detected, and a control program Watchdog timer (WDT) circuit that monitors operation abnormalities, out-of-area travel prohibition (IAT) circuit that monitors whether the program is executed correctly within the preset address range, random number in a certain range in terms of hardware It also has a counter circuit for generating. At least the main control unit (main control board) 20 and the payout control board 29 start executing necessary backup processing prior to power cutoff by receiving the voltage drop signal received from the power supply board, and before the power cutoff. The game operation can be resumed after the power is restored (backup function). The gaming machine 1 can retain the stored contents of each RAM for at least several days.

The counter circuit includes a random number generation circuit that generates a random number and a sampling circuit that samples a random number value at a predetermined timing from the random number generation circuit, and acts as a 16-bit counter as a whole. By sending an instruction to the sampling circuit according to the processing state, the CPU 201 acquires the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit as an internal lottery random number value (big hit determination random number (random number size: 65536)). , The random number value is used for the big hit lottery. It should be noted that the random number for internal lottery is obtained by adding the soft random number value generated by appropriate software processing and the hard random number value in order to prevent the goto action such as hitting.

The main control unit 20 detects the passage of the left start port sensor 34a for detecting the winning of the left starting port 34, the right starting port sensor 35a for detecting the winning of the right starting port 35, and the normal symbol starting port 37. Normal symbol start opening sensor 37a, lower major winning opening sensor 42a that detects winning in the lower winning opening 40, right major winning opening sensor 52a (SW1) that detects winning in the right major winning opening 50, general winning opening 43 General winning opening sensor 43a that detects winning a prize, various sensors (sensors SW2 to SW6) in the floating area 59, fraud detection sensor (vibration sensor, magnetic sensor, etc.) for detecting fraudulent activity against the pachinko gaming machine 1. An OUT monitoring switch (not shown) for detecting a game ball (so-called out ball) discharged from the game machine 1 through the out port 49 and each winning port is connected, and the main control unit 20 detects from these. It is possible to receive signals.

Further, the main control unit 20 includes a normal electric accessory solenoid 41c for controlling the opening / closing of the opening / closing lid 47 of the right starting port 35, and a lower winning opening solenoid 42c for opening / closing the opening door 42b of the lower winning opening 40. , The right grand prize opening solenoid 52c for controlling the opening and closing of the single-winged member 52b of the right grand winning opening 50, the solenoids (solenoids SOL1 to SOL3) in the idle area 59, and the motors M1 and M2 of the V lottery accessory 60 are connected. The main control unit 20 can transmit a control signal for controlling these.

Further, the special symbol display device 38a and the special symbol display device 38b are connected to the main control unit 20, and the main control unit 20 can transmit a control signal for displaying and controlling the special symbol. Further, a normal symbol display device 39a is connected to the main control unit 20, and a control signal for displaying and controlling the normal symbol can be transmitted.

Further, a round number display device 39b is connected to the main control unit 20, and the main control unit 20 can transmit a control signal for displaying and controlling the device.

Further, a frame external terminal board 21 is connected to the main control unit 20, and the main control unit 20 is a signal (outer end signal) gaming machine including predetermined game information via the frame external terminal board 21. It can be output to the outside. The external terminal board 21 for the frame is configured to be connectable to a so-called "data counter DT" or "hole computer HC" provided outside the gaming machine, and is output from the external terminal board 21 for the frame. The end signal is sent to a so-called "data counter DT" or "hole computer HC". As the outer end signal, the main control unit 20 may use, for example, hit game start information, winning information for the starting port (variation start information of a special symbol), prize ball number information, security information (for example, vibration sensor error, radio wave sensor). It is possible to output one or more outer end signals including error, magnetic sensor error, RAM clear, setting change, and other occurrence information). The data counter DT is a game information notification device capable of notifying specific game information (for example, the number of big hits, change start / stop information of a special symbol, winning information, etc.) related to the game machine, and is usually a game machine. It is installed at the top. In addition, the hall computer HC monitors and collects game information of the gaming machine based on the outer end signal output from the external terminal board 21 for the frame, and comprehensively monitors the operating status of the gaming machine installed in the pachinko hall. It is a management computer dedicated to the pachinko parlors that manage it.

Further, a payout control board (payout control unit) 29 is connected to the main control unit 20, and when it is necessary to pay out the prize balls, a control command (number of prize balls) related to the payout is given to the payout control board 29. The specified payout control command) can be sent.

A game ball payout device (game ball payout means) 19 for paying out game balls is connected to the payout control board 29. The main roles of the payout control board 29 are to receive a payout control command from the main control unit 20, to control the prize ball payout of the game ball payout device 19 based on the payout control command, and to transmit a status signal to the main control unit 20. be.

The game ball payout device 19 is provided with a supply shortage detection sensor 19a for detecting a supply shortage of the game ball and a ball counting sensor 19b for detecting the game ball (prize ball) to be paid out, and the payout control board 29 includes these. Each detection signal from the sensor can be received. Further, the game ball payout device 19 is provided with a payout motor 19c for driving a ball payout mechanism unit (not shown) for paying out the game ball, and the payout control board 29 controls the payout motor 19c. It is possible to transmit the control signal of.

Further, the payout control board 29 has a full detection sensor 60 for detecting the stored state of the game balls stored in the upper tray 9 (the full state of the upper tray 9), and the open state of the front frame 2 and / or the front operation panel 7. The door opening sensor 61 for detecting the above is connected. The door opening sensor 61 according to the present embodiment functions as a door opening detecting means, and is, for example, ON (open state detection) when the front frame 2 is opened to the front side with respect to the outer frame 4, and OFF (OFF) when the front frame 2 is closed. It is configured to be closed state detection).

Further, the payout control board 29 is used as a state signal for the main control unit 20 based on the detection signals from the fullness detection sensor 60, the door open sensor 61, the supply shortage detection sensor 19a, the ball counting sensor 19b, and the like. , "Ball jam signal" indicating the full state, "Door opening signal" indicating that the front frame 2 / front operation panel 7 is open, and "Out of supply" indicating the supply shortage of the game ball from the game ball payout device 19. With a configuration that can transmit various status signals such as "signal", "counting error signal" indicating that the payout of prize balls is insufficient or an abnormality has occurred in the number of prize balls, and "payout completion signal" indicating that the payout operation has been completed. It has become. Based on these status signals, the main control unit 20 determines whether or not the front frame 2 and the front operation panel 7 are in the open state (door opening error) and whether or not the payout operation of the game ball payout device 19 is normal (whether or not the payout operation of the game ball payout device 19 is normal). It monitors whether or not the upper tray 9 is full (ball jam error) and the like (replenishment shortage error).

Further, a launch control board 28 is connected to the payout control board 29, and the payout control board 29 can transmit a launch control signal for controlling the launch operation of the game ball to the launch control board 28. The launch control board 28 controls energization of the launch solenoid (not shown) provided in the launch device 32 based on the launch control signal, and realizes a launch operation by operating the launch operation handle 15.

Further, the main control unit 20 has a setting change function capable of changing a "set value" that causes a stepwise change in the payout rate (so-called machine discount, PAYOUT rate, or base value). The above "set value" mainly defines the lottery probability of a big hit for each stage (for example, 6 stages of settings 1 to 6), and the higher the set value, the easier it is to win the big hit, that is, the set value. The higher the value, the higher the machine discount (the set value 1 is the lowest machine discount and the set value 6 is the highest machine discount), which is advantageous to the player. The above set value is determined exclusively based on the sales strategy of the hall (game store).

Further, a setting display 97 for displaying the above set value is connected to the main control unit 20, and the main control unit 20 can transmit a control signal for displaying and controlling the setting display.

Further, the main control unit 20 is connected to a performance display 99 that displays information related to the game result (hereinafter referred to as "performance information") for a predetermined period (specific game period), and the main control unit 20 connects this to the main control unit 20. It is possible to transmit a control signal for display control. In the present embodiment, as performance information, the total number of payouts (number of payouts in normal state) in the normal gaming state (normal state) and the total number of out balls in the normal state (number of outs in normal state) are measured in real time. The value obtained by multiplying the value obtained by dividing the number of normal payouts by the normal number of outs by 100 (the value calculated by the number of normal payouts ÷ the number of normal outs x 100; hereinafter referred to as the "normal time base value") is adopted. Then, this is displayed in a predetermined mode by the performance display 99. As for the displayed value, the value rounded to the first decimal place is displayed.

Further, the main control unit 20 can transmit various game processing information such as information about the special symbol variation display game and error information to the effect control unit 24 by the effect control command according to the processing state. .. However, in order to prevent the goto action from the outside, the main control unit 20 only transmits a signal to the effect control unit 24, and the signal from the effect control unit 24 cannot be received. It has become.

(2-2. Production control unit 24)
The effect control unit 24 is equipped with a microprocessor having a built-in CPU 241 (effect control CPU), a ROM 242 (effect control ROM) that stores effect data required for effect control processing, and a RAM 243 (effect control ROM) that functions as a work area or a buffer memory. It is mainly composed of a microcomputer equipped with an effect control RAM), an acoustic control unit (sound source LSI), an RTC function unit (Real Time Lock) that provides time and date information, and a counter circuit for effect lottery random numbers. An interrupt controller circuit, a reset circuit, a WDT circuit, etc. are provided to control the overall production operation.

The main roles of the effect control unit 24 are to receive the effect control command from the main control unit 20, determine the selection of the effect based on the effect control command, control the image display of the liquid crystal display device 36 which is the effect means, and control the sound of the speaker 46. , Light emission control of various production LEDs (decorative lamp 45, board decoration LED 33c, button LED 13b, other production LEDs), operation control of movable body accessories, and the like.

Further, the effect control unit 24 includes a display control unit (not shown) that controls the display of the liquid crystal display device 36. This display control unit expands VDP, which controls overall video output processing such as image expansion processing and image drawing, an image ROM that stores image data (directed image data) that VDP performs image expansion processing, and VDP. A VRAM (Video RAM) that temporarily stores the image data, a liquid crystal control CPU that outputs control data necessary for VDP to perform display control, and a program that describes the display control operation procedure of the liquid crystal control CPU and its It is mainly composed of a liquid crystal control ROM that stores various data necessary for display control and a liquid crystal control RAM that functions as a work area or a buffer memory.

Further, the effect control unit 24 is an optical display control unit and a speaker 46 for an optical display device 45a including an effect LED in order to display various effects (light effect, sound effect, and movable body effect by a movable body accessory). It is provided with an acoustic control unit (sound source LSI) for the acoustic generator 46a including the above, a drive control unit (motor drive circuit) for the movable accessory motor for operating the movable accessory motor, and the like. The effect control unit 24 can transmit a control signal related to the effect means to these control units.

Further, the effect button switch 13a for detecting the operation of the effect button 13 is connected to the effect control unit 24, and the effect control unit 24 can receive the operation detection signal from the effect button 13. Further, the high / low distribution member position sensor SW11 and the storage plate position sensor SW13 are connected to the effect control unit 24 so that the detection signal can be received.

When the effect control unit 24 receives the effect control command sent from the main control unit 20, the effect control unit 24 determines by lottery or uniquely from a plurality of types of effect patterns prepared in advance based on the information contained in the command. Then, various production means are controlled at the required timing to bring out the desired production. As a result, the display of the effect image by the liquid crystal display device 36 corresponding to the effect pattern, the reproduction of the sound from the speaker 46, and the lighting / blinking drive of the effect LED are realized, and various effect patterns (for example, decorative pattern variation display operation) can be realized. By developing the notice production) in chronological order, a "production scenario" in a broad sense is realized.

The effect control command defines the function by a 2-byte configuration consisting of a 1-byte length mode (MODE) and a 1-byte length event (EVENT), and in order to distinguish between MODE and EVENT, Bit7 of MODE is used. Bit7 of ON and EVENT is set to OFF. When transmitting this information as valid, a strobe signal is output corresponding to each of the mode (MODE) and the event (EVENT). That is, when there is a command to be transmitted, the CPU 201 (main control CPU) sets and outputs mode (MODE) information for transmitting the command to the effect control unit 24, and is the first time after a predetermined time has elapsed from this setting. Sends the strobe signal of. Further, the event (EVENT) information is set and output after a predetermined time has elapsed from the transmission of the strobe signal, and the second strobe signal is transmitted after the predetermined time has elapsed from this setting. The strobe signal is controlled to be active by the CPU 201 for a predetermined period during which the CPU 241 (effect control CPU) can reliably receive the command.

<3. Overview of operation>
Next, a gaming operation according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 using the control device of FIG. 5 will be described.

(3-1. Special symbol variation display game, decorative symbol variation display game)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 20 is based on predetermined starting conditions, specifically, that the gaming ball enters (wins) the left starting opening 34 or the right starting opening 35. In, a "big hit lottery" is performed by a random number lottery. Based on the lottery result, the main control unit 20 variablely displays the special symbols 1 and 2 on the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b to start the special symbol variable display game, and after a predetermined time elapses, displays the result as a special symbol. Derived display is performed on the device, thereby ending the special symbol variation display game.

Here, in the present embodiment, the big hit lottery based on the winning of the left starting port 34 and the big hit lottery based on the winning of the right starting opening 35 are performed separately and independently. Therefore, the jackpot lottery result for the left starting port 34 is derived on the special symbol display device 38a side, and the jackpot lottery result for the right starting opening 35 is derived on the special symbol display device 38b side. Specifically, on the special symbol display device 38a side, the special symbol 1 is variablely displayed and the first special symbol variable display game is started on condition that the game ball enters the left starting port 34. On the other hand, on the special symbol display device 38b side, the special symbol 2 is variablely displayed and the second special symbol variable display game is started on condition that the game ball enters the right starting port 35. ing. Then, when the special symbol variation display game on the special symbol display device 38a or the special symbol display device 38b is started, after a predetermined variation display time elapses, if the jackpot lottery result is a "big hit", a predetermined "big hit". In the mode, if the big hit lottery result is "small hit", the special symbol in the variable display is stopped and displayed in the predetermined "small hit" mode, and in other cases, in the predetermined "missing" mode. The game result (big hit lottery result) is derived and displayed.

In the present specification, for convenience of explanation, the first special symbol variation display game on the special symbol display device 38a side is referred to as "special symbol variation display game 1", and the second special symbol display device 38b side is referred to as "special symbol variation display game 1". The special symbol variation display game is referred to as "special symbol variation display game 2". Unless otherwise required, "special symbol 1" and "special symbol 2" are simply referred to as "special symbol" (sometimes abbreviated as "special symbol"), and "special symbol variation display game 1" and "special". The "symbol variation display game 2" may be simply referred to as a "special symbol variation display game".

Further, when the above-mentioned special symbol variation display game is started, the decorative symbol (directing game symbol) is variablely displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36, and the decorative symbol variation display game is started. Then, various productions are developed. When the special symbol variation display game ends, the decorative symbol variation display game also ends, the special symbol display device reflects a predetermined special symbol indicating the jackpot lottery result, and the liquid crystal display device 36 reflects the jackpot lottery result. The decorative pattern is derived and displayed. That is, the result of the special symbol variation display game is reflected and displayed by the dramatic decorative symbol variation display game including the variation display operation of the decorative symbol.

Therefore, for example, when the result of the special symbol variation display game (result of the jackpot lottery) is "big hit", the decorative symbol variation display game develops an effect reflecting the result. Then, in the special symbol display device, a display mode in which the special symbol indicates a big hit (for example, if the 7-segment of the special symbol display device is a big hit, it is "7", and if it is a small hit, it is "7. ('7' with dots)). When the display is stopped and displayed, the liquid crystal display device 36 has a display mode (for example, "left" and "middle") in which the decorative design reflects the "big hit" in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" display areas. In each display area of "right", three decorative symbols are displayed in "7", "7", "7" for a big hit, "3", "5", "7" for a small hit, etc.). Stop is displayed.

In the case of "big hit" or "small hit", specifically, after the special symbol variation display game is finished and the symbol mode of "big hit" or "small hit" is derived and displayed as a result, the game is won this time. A big hit game or a small hit game corresponding to the type of hit is executed. Further, when the game ball enters the right large winning opening 50 during the small hit game and the game ball passes through the V areas 63 and 73 formed in the game area 59 (ball play space) (“V prize””. (When) occurs, "V hit (special hit)" occurs, and the hit game corresponding to the V hit (V hit game) is executed. The details of the big hit game, the small hit game, and the V hit game will be described later.

Regarding the information necessary for executing the above-mentioned decorative symbol variation display game, first, the main control unit 20 first enters (wins) a game ball into the left starting port 34 or the right starting port 35, and specifically. , "Big hit", "Small hit", or "Loss" on condition that the game ball is detected by the left start port sensor 34a or the right start port sensor 35a and the start condition (start condition related to the special symbol) is satisfied. If it is a "big hit", the big hit type is selected, if it is a "small hit", the small hit type is selected, and if it is a "miss", the big hit type is selected. Perform a big hit lottery including'design lottery (winning type lottery)'to draw a lottery for the lost type (if there is only one type of big hit, small hit or lost, it is not necessary to perform the symbol lottery, so omit the lottery. Based on the lottery result information, the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol and the special symbol (special stop symbol) to be finally stopped and displayed are determined. Then, as an effect control command for specifying the processing state, the effect control unit 24 side issues a "variation pattern designation command" including at least variation pattern information of the special symbol (for example, information on the jackpot lottery result and the variation time of the special symbol). Send to. As a result, the basic information required for the decorative symbol variation display game is sent to the effect control unit 24. In this embodiment, a "decorative symbol designation command" including information on the special stop symbol (design lottery result information (information on the winning type)) is also transmitted to the effect control unit 24 in order to enrich the variation of the effect. It has become like.

The variation pattern information of the special symbol can include information that can specify whether or not a specific advance notice effect (for example, reach effect or pseudo-continuous effect) has occurred. Specifically, the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is roughly classified into a "hit fluctuation pattern" in the case of a hit and a "loss fluctuation pattern" in the case of a loss, depending on the result of the big hit lottery, and these fluctuation patterns are specific. As the advance notice effect, for example, one or a plurality of types of a'reach variation pattern'that specifies the occurrence of the reach effect and a'normal variation pattern'that does not specify the occurrence of the reach effect are provided. The normal fluctuation pattern is selected only when the pattern is lost.

The effect control unit 24 is in the decorative symbol variation display game based on the information included in the effect control command (in this embodiment, the variation pattern designation command and the decorative symbol designation command) sent from the main control unit 20. The content of the effect to be developed in chronological order (effect scenario), the decorative pattern to be finally stopped and displayed (decorative stop pattern), etc. are determined, and the decorative pattern variation display game is performed according to the time schedule based on the variation pattern of the special symbol. Controls the appearance of the notice effect and the variable display effect of the decorative pattern. As a result, the decorative symbol by the liquid crystal display device 36 is variablely displayed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol by the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b, and the period of the special symbol variable display game and the decorative symbol variable display game are in progress. The period of is substantially the same time width. Further, the effect control unit 24 controls the liquid crystal display device 36, the light display device 45a, or the sound generator 46a, respectively, so as to correspond to the effect scenario, and develops various effects in the decorative symbol variation display game. As a result, image reproduction (image effect) on the liquid crystal display device 36, sound effect reproduction (sound effect), and lighting / blinking drive (light effect) of the decorative lamp 45, LED, and the like are realized.

In this way, the special symbol variation display game and the decorative symbol variation display game have an inseparable relationship, and the one that reflects the display result of the special symbol variation display game is expressed in the decorative symbol variation display game. , These two symbol variation display games may be regarded as equivalent symbol games. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation in the present specification, the above two symbol variation display games may be simply abbreviated as "symbol variation display game" unless otherwise required.

(3-1-2. Ordinary symbol fluctuation display game)
Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the fact that the game ball has passed (winning) through the normal symbol start port 37, the main control unit 20 performs a "auxiliary winning lottery" by a random number lottery. Based on this lottery result, the normal symbol represented by the LED is variablely displayed on the normal symbol display device 39a to start the normal symbol variable display game, and after a certain period of time, the result is a combination of lighting and non-lighting of the LED. It is designed to stop and display. For example, when the result of the normal symbol variation display game is "auxiliary hit", the display unit of the normal symbol display device 39a is stopped and displayed in a specific lighting state (auxiliary hit symbol).

In the case of this "auxiliary hit", the normal electric accessory solenoid 41c (see FIG. 5) is activated, whereby the opening / closing lid 47 is tilted toward the front side (player side) and the right starting port 35 is opened. Alternatively, as it is expanded, the opening / closing lid 47 acts as a guide member to the right starting port 35, and the game ball becomes a'starting opening open state'in which the game ball easily flows into the right starting opening 35, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. Auxiliary game state (hereinafter referred to as "solenoid open game") occurs. In this normal electric opening game, the opening / closing lid 47 of the normal variable winning device 41 allows the opening time of the right starting port 35 to elapse for a predetermined time (for example, 36 ms (normal state) or 1440 ms (shortened state)). Alternatively, the winning area is opened or expanded until the number of game balls won in the right starting port 35 reaches a predetermined number (maximum number of winnings:, for example, 3), and when any of these conditions is satisfied, the right starting port is opened. An operation such as closing the 35 is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of two times).

(3-1-3. Operation hold ball)
Here, during a special / decorative symbol variation display game, a normal symbol variation display game, a big hit game, a normal electric opening game, etc., a prize is awarded to the left start port 34, the right start port 35, or the normal symbol start port 37. If it occurs, that is, if there is a detection signal input from the left start port sensor 34a, the right start port sensor 35a, or the normal symbol start port sensor 37a, and the corresponding start condition (symbol game start condition) is satisfied, this is changed. As the data related to the start right of the display game, the maximum number of hold storages (for example, up to 4), which is a predetermined upper limit, can be held and stored, except for the data related to the variable display. The pending data that is not used for this symbol variation display operation or the game ball related to the reserved data is also referred to as an "operation pending ball". In order to clarify the number of operation holding balls to the player, a dedicated holding display (not shown) provided at a suitable position in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or a holding provided as an icon image on the screen by the liquid crystal display device 36. Display the display area.

The operation holding balls related to the special symbol 1, the special symbol 2, and the ordinary symbol shall be reserved and stored in the corresponding storage area of the RAM 203 up to the maximum reserved storage number set for each, and shall be retained as the number of fixed fluctuations of the special symbol or the ordinary symbol. Can be done. The maximum number of reserved balls for operation (maximum number of reserved balls) is not particularly limited, and the maximum number of reserved balls for each symbol can be appropriately determined. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of reserved storages on the special symbol 1 side is 4, the maximum number of reserved storages on the special symbol 2 side is 0 (no pending storage), and the maximum number of reserved storages on the normal symbol side is 4. There is.

(3-2. Game state)
Next, the gaming state will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to be capable of generating a plurality of types of gaming states in addition to the above-mentioned jackpot which is a special gaming state. In order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, first, the functions (means) related to the generation of various gaming states will be described.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a "variable time shortening function (time saving function)" in which the main control unit 20 (CPU201) is responsible for the functional unit. There are two types of this: a time saving function related to a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol time saving function") and a time saving function related to a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as "ordinary symbol time saving function").

The special symbol time saving function shortens the average time required for one special symbol fluctuation display game (the average time from the start of fluctuation of the special symbol to the final display (average fluctuation time of the special symbol)). It is a function to generate a "special symbol time saving state". Under the gaming state (special symbol time saving state) in which the special symbol time saving function is activated, the average fluctuation time of the special symbol in one special symbol variation display game is shortened, and the jackpot lottery per unit time is shorter than in the normal state. The number of lottery times is improved. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the special symbol may be shortened due to the difference in the number of balls on hold for operation, but in this case, the special symbol time reduction state does not occur, and other This is due to the control process of.

The normal symbol time saving function sets the average time required for one normal symbol fluctuation display game (the average time from the start of fluctuation of the normal symbol to the final display (average fluctuation time of the normal symbol)). It is a function to generate a shortened "normal symbol time saving state". Under the gaming state (normal symbol time saving state) in which the normal symbol time saving function is activated, the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol in one normal symbol variation display game is shortened, and the auxiliary per unit time is shorter than the normal state. The number of lottery is improved. The number of lottery is improved. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the operation start condition of the normal symbol time reduction function is the same as the operation start condition of the special symbol time reduction function described above, and the operation end condition is also the operation start condition of the special symbol time reduction function. The conditions are the same as the operation end conditions.

Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has an "open extension function" in which the main control unit 20 is responsible for its functional unit. The opening extension function is a function to generate an "opening extension state" in which the opening operation period of the opening / closing lid 47 of the ordinary variable winning device 41 (at least one of the opening time of the opening / closing lid 47 and the number of times of opening the opening / closing lid 47) is extended. This open extension state is a so-called "electric chew support state". Under the gaming state (opening extension state) in which the opening extension function is operating, the opening operation period (starting opening opening state time) of the opening / closing lid 47 is extended from, for example, 36 ms to 1440 ms, and the number of times of opening / closing thereof is, for example. The operating rate is extended from once (when the opening extension function is not operating) to twice (when the opening extension function is operating), and the operating rate of the opening / closing lid 47 per unit time is improved compared to the normal state. It will be in an improved state. However, in the case of this embodiment, the opening / closing number of the opening / closing lid 47 is up to once regardless of the operation of the opening extension function. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the operation start condition of the opening extension function is the same as the operation start condition of the above-mentioned special symbol time reduction function, and the operation end condition is also the operation start condition of the special symbol time reduction function. The conditions are the same as the operation end conditions. Therefore, during the open extension state, the normal symbol time saving function also operates, so that a gaming state in which the operating rate of the opening / closing lid 47 is significantly improved occurs.

By operating one or a plurality of types of each of the above functions, it is possible to bring about a change in the internal gaming state of the gaming machine. Here, in the present embodiment, the operation start conditions of the normal symbol time saving function and the open extension function are the same as the operation start conditions of the special symbol time saving function, so that each function operates at the same opportunity. In the following, for convenience of explanation, the gaming state in which the special symbol time saving function, the normal symbol time saving function, and the open extension function are activated is referred to as a "time saving state", and the state in which all functions are not activated (non-operating) is referred to as a "normal state". Refer to. In addition, during the big hit, a hit game in which the big winning opening is opened and closed occurs, but all the functions are not activated for each of the above functions, and basically, the game is placed under the same game state as the above normal state.

Further, under the above-mentioned electric chew support state (hereinafter referred to as "the state with electric support"), the operating rate (opening time and number of times of opening) of the opening / closing lid 47 of the normal variable winning device 41 is improved, and the right starting port 35 is reached. Since the winning rate increases and the winning frequency per unit time increases, the gaming state is advantageous for the player as compared with the case where the electric chew support state is not applied (hereinafter referred to as “the state without electric support”). Focusing on the presence or absence of this electric chew support state, when the game state is "normal state", it becomes "no electric support state", and when the game state is "time saving state", it becomes "electric support state". Become. It should be noted that the gaming state focusing on the operating status of each function (special symbol time saving function, normal symbol time saving function, and open extension function) related to the determination of the presence / absence of the electric chew support state is also referred to as "internal gaming state".

<4. About hits>
Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the hit type (winning type) of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described. The hits in the present embodiment are roughly divided into a hit (per type) that is a lottery target of the big hit lottery according to the special figure 1 or 2, and a small hit after winning the small hit by the big hit lottery, and then the small hit game is in progress. There is a special hit (per 2 types: per V) by winning a V.

(4-1.1 Types per species: Fig. 6 (a))
FIG. 6A is a diagram showing the relationship between the big hit type to be drawn and the transition destination game state after the big hit game is completed for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. Further, FIGS. 6 (b) and 6 (c) show the small hit types to be drawn for each of the special figures 1 and 2 and the V prize and the non-V prize (loss due to the character lottery) during the small hit game. It is a figure which showed the relationship with the transition destination game state after the end of the game per V at the time of).

(4-1-1. Big hit type and small hit type)
As shown in the figure, in the hit type of the present embodiment, the "big hit" is provided with the big hits 1 to 4, and the "small hit" is provided with the small hits 1 to 4. Of these hits, jackpots 1 to 4 are hits belonging to the "big hit" type that triggers the operation of the conditional device, and small hits 1 to 4 are hits that belong to the "non-big hit" type that does not trigger the activation of the conditional device. It has been decided. Of these hits, the "big hit" is a hit that triggers the operation of the conditional device, and the "small hit" is a hit that belongs to the "non-big hit" type that does not trigger the operation of the conditional device. Here, the "condition device" is a device whose operation is a condition necessary for the operation of the accessory continuous actuating device (device for continuously operating the special electric accessory) for performing a round game, and is specific. A combination of special symbols is displayed, or a game ball that operates when it passes through a specific area in the big winning opening (excluding those that won a prize in the big winning opening while the accessory continuous actuating device is operating). Therefore, in the case of a small hit, the round game itself is not executed, and the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening is controlled in an operation mode that is the same as or very similar to the round game by the big hit, or a completely different operation mode from the round game by the big hit. However, as with the big hit, the small hit is also a winning type that triggers the transition to the special game state (trigger for the occurrence of the winning game) accompanied by the opening and closing operation of the big winning opening. , Small hits are different in nature from mere "loss".

(4-1-2. About the winning game: Fig. 6)
Next, the winning game by each of the above-mentioned hits will be described. First, a big hit game by a big hit will be described.

(Big hit game: Fig. 6 (a))
In the case of a "big hit", the lower big winning opening solenoid 42c (see FIG. 5) provided in the special variable winning device 42 operates and the open door 42b opens and closes in a predetermined operation pattern, thereby opening and closing the lower big winning opening. The 40 is opened and closed, and a "big hit game (first special game state)" that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is generated. In this big hit game, the opening time of the big winning opening is until a predetermined time (maximum opening time: for example, 30 seconds) elapses, or the number of game balls won in the big winning opening (winning ball to the big winning opening) is predetermined. Until the number of prizes (maximum number of prizes: 10) is reached, the prize area is opened or expanded, and when any of these conditions (round game end condition) is met, the big prize opening is closed. The "round game" is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, up to 10 rounds) (the same applies to the round game executed at the time of hitting V described later). In the case of this embodiment, the specified number of rounds differs depending on the type of big hit, and the big hits 1 and 2 are 7 rounds (7R), and the big hits 3 and 4 are 10 rounds (10R) with more balls than the big hits 1 and 2. It has become.

After the above round game is started and the big prize opening is opened, if the above round game end condition is satisfied, the big prize opening is closed and the current round game is ended. At this time, if the specified number of rounds has not been reached, the game proceeds to the next round game after a predetermined interval time (hereinafter, the interval time is abbreviated as “INT”) has elapsed. The interval time between the round games (int between rounds) is the "remaining ball discharge time" and the "pre-opening interval time (before opening) from the lapse of this remaining ball discharge time to the start of the next round game. INT) ”. The above-mentioned "remaining ball discharge time" refers to a margin time for discharging the remaining balls inside the large winning opening after the large winning opening is closed. Further, the "pre-opening interval time (int before opening)" is the large winning opening in the next round game after the above-mentioned remaining ball ejection time has elapsed and it is considered that the remaining balls in the large winning opening have been ejected. Refers to the time width that defines the interval interval until is released. The pre-opening INT is provided as a fraudulent winning monitoring period, and even if a winning is detected during the pre-opening INT, the winning is treated as invalid as a fraudulent winning. In the present embodiment, the period including the opening / closing period of the large winning opening and the inter-round INT is treated as the period of the one-round game. Of course, the pre-opening INT may not be provided and "int between rounds = remaining ball discharge time" may be set.

In the present embodiment, when the jackpot game starts, an opening effect for notifying the start of the jackpot game is performed using the jackpot start interval time (big hit start INT), and after the opening effect is completed (the jackpot start INT has elapsed). After that), the round game is played multiple times up to the predetermined number of rounds. Then, when the specified number of rounds is completed, the ending effect is performed using the jackpot end interval time (big hit end INT), whereby the jackpot game ends. That is, the jackpot game is roughly classified into each game period of the opening effect period, the round game execution period up to the maximum number of rounds, and the ending effect period. In addition, during the round game, the effect during the round appears, and between the round games, the interval effect between the rounds appears (the same applies to the game per V described later).

(Small hit game, V hit game: Fig. 6 (b) (c))
Next, the small hit game and the V hit game will be described.

(Small hit game: Figure (b))
In the case of a "small hit", the right large winning opening solenoid 52c provided in the special variable winning device 52 operates to open and close the single-winged member 52b in a predetermined operation pattern, whereby the right large winning opening 50 opens and closes. Then, a small hit game (second special game state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is generated. In this small hit game, the number of game balls (winning balls to the large winning opening) is a predetermined number (maximum number of winnings: for example) until the opening time of the right large winning opening 50 elapses or the number of game balls won in the large winning opening is elapsed. The winning area is opened or expanded until the number reaches 10).

In the above-mentioned "small hit game", as shown in FIG. 6 (b), the small hit game corresponding to each of the small hit 1 to the small hit 4 is executed. In these small hit games with small hits 1 to 4, a round game such as "big hit" is not executed. However, by opening and closing the right large winning opening 50 in a predetermined pattern by the single-winged member 52b, a pseudo round game (opening and closing operation game) is expressed, and it looks as if the round game is being executed. You can dress up. In the present embodiment, the opening / closing operation game mode differs depending on the small hit type, and in the case of small hits 1 and 2, the opening / closing operation in which the right large winning opening 50 is opened once and the maximum opening time is 1.8 seconds. The game is executed, and in the case of small hits 3 and 4, an opening / closing operation game in which the right large winning opening 50 is opened once and the maximum opening time is 1.2 seconds is executed (described later). 9A, 9B, 10A, 10B).

When the small hit game starts, an opening effect is performed to notify the start of the small hit game by using the interval time before the start of the opening / closing operation game (interval time before operation: hereinafter referred to as "small hit start INT"). After the opening effect is completed (after the small hit start INT has passed), the single-winged member 52b of the special variable winning device 52 operates in a predetermined motion pattern to open and close the right large winning opening 50. Is executed (see FIGS. 9A-9B and 36 described later). When a game ball enters the right large winning opening 50 during this "opening / closing operation game", the game ball (winning ball) floats in the ball playing space (playing area 59) and finally V. It passes through the area or the lost area and is discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 1. In the present embodiment, as described above, if the small hits 1 and 2 are won, the first taxiway 56a (rotating body route) side, and if the small hits 3 and 4 are won, the first taxiway It is distributed to the 56a (rotating body route) side and to the second taxiway 56b (high-speed route) side. When the small hit start INT according to the present embodiment is won in the small hits 1 and 2 guided to the rotating body route, for example, 10 seconds is set, and the small hits 3 and 4 guided to the high speed route are set. If won, for example, 0.2 seconds is set. If the small hits 3 and 4 guided by the high-speed route are won, the opening / closing operation game may be started immediately without providing the small hit start INT, and the right large winning opening 50 may be opened immediately.

(When V is won: Fig. 6 (c))
When the game ball enters the right large winning opening 50 and the game ball passes through the V areas 63 and 73 in the playing area 59, it becomes a "V winning", and this V winning triggers "V hit (per 2 types)". ) ”Is generated. When the V prize is won, the condition device is activated (ON), and after the series of small hit games is completed, the V hit game accompanied by the round game is started.

Regarding the end timing of the small hit game at the time of V winning, after the remaining ball ejection time (for example, 1500 ms) has elapsed after the opening / closing operation game is completed, all the winning balls are ejected (all the remaining balls in the right large winning opening 50 are ejected). ) Is confirmed, it is terminated. Therefore, in the present embodiment, if it is confirmed that all the winning balls have been discharged by the time when the remaining ball ejection time has elapsed after the end of the opening / closing operation game, the game is terminated after the remaining ball ejection time has elapsed. (B) If the discharge of all the winning balls is not confirmed even after the remaining ball ejection time has elapsed, the game is terminated after the ejection of all the winning balls is confirmed (see FIGS. 9A and 9B described later). ).

When the above V-winning game starts, the V-winning start interval time (V-winning INT (V-winning-time production time)) is set, and during that time, a "V-winning-time production" that notifies that a V-winning has occurred appears. (See FIG. 36 (B) below). This "V winning effect" works as an opening effect at the start of the game per V.

After the above V winning INT has elapsed, the single-winged member 52b of the special variable winning device 52 operates in a predetermined operation pattern, and the round game for opening and closing the right large winning opening 50 is performed up to a predetermined number of predetermined rounds. It is done multiple times. Then, when the specified number of rounds is completed, the ending effect is performed using the end interval time per V (end INT per V), whereby the game per V ends. That is, the game per V is composed of each game period of the opening effect period, the round game execution period with the maximum number of rounds as the upper limit, and the ending effect period, as in the above-mentioned big hit game.

During the game per V, the game ball that has won the right large winning opening 50 is guided to the high-speed route on the second taxiway 56b side without being guided to the rotating body route on the first taxiway 56a side. ing. The reason is as follows. When the game ball is guided to the rotating body route, the game ball stays in the 1st V lottery accessory 60 or the like, and the digestion time of one round game is delayed or extended indiscriminately, and the player May cause discomfort. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the winning ball during the game per V is guided to the high-speed route side, and one round game is digested at a good tempo. The game ball that has won a prize in the right large winning opening 50 is guided to the eighth taxiway 56h side, passes through the second loss area 72, and is discharged from the right large winning opening 50.

In this way, when a V prize is generated during the small hit game, the V hit game is started after the small hit game is completed. As shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b), this game per V is such that different games per V (1 to 4 per V) are executed according to the winning small hit types (small hits 1 to 4). It has become.

(In the case of non-V prize (V loss))
On the other hand, when the game ball enters the right large winning opening 50 but does not pass through the V areas 63 and 73, that is, the game ball is discharged from the discharge port 58b, or the game ball enters the loss areas 62 and 72. If it passes and becomes a "non-V winning (V loss)", a series of small hit games is completed without executing the V hit game. Regarding the end timing of the small hit game at the time of non-V winning, the remaining ball ejection time (for example, 1500 ms) has elapsed after the opening / closing operation game is completed, and all the winning balls are ejected (the remaining balls in the right large winning opening 50). After confirming (all discharges), the game is terminated via a predetermined end interval time (small hit end INT). Therefore, in the present embodiment, if the discharge of all the winning balls is confirmed by the time when the remaining ball discharge time after the end of the (C) opening / closing operation game has elapsed, the remaining ball discharge time has elapsed and the above-mentioned small hit. It ends after the end INT has passed, but (D) If the discharge of all winning balls is not confirmed even after the above-mentioned remaining ball ejection time has elapsed, the ejection of all winning balls is confirmed and the above-mentioned small hit ends. It is designed to be terminated after the lapse of INT (see FIGS. 9A and 9B described later).

(3-2. About the game state after the winning game is completed: Fig. 6)
Next, with reference to FIG. 6, a game state (transition destination game state) that is transferred after each of the above-mentioned hit games will be described.

First, the transition destination game state after the big hit game will be described. With reference to FIG. 6 (a), after the big hit game in the case of a big hit is completed, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), depending on the type of big hit and the game state at the time of winning the big hit, "time saving state" or "time saving state" It is designed to move to one of the "normal states". Specifically, in the case of "big hit 1, big hit 3", it shifts to "time saving state (time saving number of times 100 times)" regardless of the game state at the time of winning, and in the case of "big hit 2, big hit 4". Is to be shifted to the "normal state" regardless of the game state at the time of winning. That is, among the jackpots 1 to 4, the jackpot 1 and the jackpot 3 are classified as belonging to the "time saving jackpot" because the gaming state after the jackpot game ends shifts to the "time saving state". Further, the jackpot 2 and the jackpot 4 are classified as belonging to the "non-time saving jackpot (normal jackpot)" because the gaming state after the jackpot game ends shifts to the "normal state".

Next, with reference to FIGS. 6 (b) and 6 (c), the transition destination game state after the small hit game will be described. If the V prize is not won during the small hit game, the game state does not shift (the transition control process related to the internal game state is not performed), and the game state at the time of winning the small hit is continued as it is. (Refer to the column of "Non-V winning" in the transition destination game state in Fig. 6 (b)). That is, the transition control of the internal gaming state due to the small hit winning is not performed. Therefore, the internal gaming state at the time of winning the small hit and the internal gaming state after the small hit game are both the same internal gaming state. In this respect, the property is different from the "big hit" in which the transition control of the internal gaming state can be performed.

On the other hand, when a V prize is won during a small hit game, the game is shifted to either a "time saving state" or a "normal state" depending on the small hit type and the game state at the time of winning the small hit. Specifically, in the case of "small hit 1, small hit 3", it is shifted to the "time reduction state (time reduction number of times 100 times)" regardless of the game state at the time of winning, and "small hit 2, small hit 4". In the case of "," the game state is changed to the "normal state" regardless of the game state at the time of winning. 6 (c) Refer to the column of the transition destination game status). That is, the small hit 1 and the small hit 3 are classified as belonging to the "time saving small hit" because the gaming state after the end of the game per V shifts to the "time saving state". Further, the small hit 2 and the small hit 4 shift the gaming state after the end of the V-hit game to the "normal state", and are classified as belonging to the "non-time saving small hit (normal small hit)".

(About the number of time reductions)
The time saving state is a gaming state in which a time saving function and an opening extension function are added. The "time reduction count" is used as information for managing the continuation of this time reduction state. The value that specifies the number of time reductions is set in the "time reduction counter" that monitors the number of time reductions when shifting to the time reduction state (at the end of the big hit game by the time reduction big hit or the game per V by the time reduction small hit), and the rest. The number of time reductions is monitored by this counter. In the case of this embodiment, "100 times" is set as a value for designating the number of time reductions. The value of the time reduction counter is decremented by 1 each time the special symbol variation display game (in the case of this embodiment, the number of fluctuations of Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2) is consumed, and the value of the time reduction counter becomes zero. If this happens, the time saving state ends with this symbol variation display game, and the current gaming state is changed from the time saving state to the normal state.

(4. Basic game form: Fig. 7)
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, a basic gaming mode (gaming property) in the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 7 shows a game flow diagram showing an outline of the game mode of the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the game is mainly controlled under the "hit game (special game state)", "normal state", and "time saving state". Here, since the game state is advantageous for left-handed during the normal state, the player aims to win a prize at the left starting port 34 by left-handed, and wins in the special symbol variation display game 1 on the special figure 1 side (big hit or The game is to be advanced aiming at (small hit), and since it is a game state that is advantageous for right-handed during the time saving state, the player aims to win a prize at the right starting port 35 by right-handed, and is special on the special figure 2 side. It will be described as proceeding with the game aiming at winning (big hit or small hit) in the symbol variation display game 2.

(4-1. During normal conditions)
During the "normal state" (block frame (A)), because it is advantageous to hit left, aiming to win a prize at the left starting port 34, winning in the special symbol variation display game 1 on the special figure 1 side (big hit or small hit) We will proceed with the game aiming at. When a big hit is won in the normal state (line L1), the big hit game in which the lower big winning opening 50 is opened is started (block frame (B)). During the big hit game, the big hit production according to the big hit type appears. When the jackpot game is over, if the jackpot this time is a non-time-saving jackpot (here, jackpot 2 on the special figure 1 side), the normal state is resumed (line L2), and this jackpot is a time-saving jackpot (here). Then, if it is a big hit 1) on the special figure 1 side, it is shifted to the time saving state (line L3, block frame (C)).

Further, when a small hit is won during the normal state (line L4), the small hit game in which the right large winning opening 52 is opened is started. Here, since the case where the small hit on the special figure 1 side is won is described, the small hit game (first small bonus) related to the small hit 1 or the small hit 2 is executed (block frame (D)). ..

When a game ball wins in the right large winning opening 52 during this small hit game (during the first small bonus), the game ball is on the first taxiway 56a side by the high / low distribution member 57 (solenoid SOL1 for the high / low distribution member). Guided by the "rotating body route" of the above, the bonus lottery by the first V lottery bonus 60 is executed (see FIG. 6 (b)). At this time, if the game ball passes through the first loss region 62, a non-V prize (loss) is obtained, and the normal state is resumed (line L8). On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the first V region 62, a V prize is generated (line L5), and the game per V is started (block frame (E)). In addition, during the small hit game, a small hit medium production according to the small hit type won this time will appear. For example, when the game ball in the right large winning opening 50 wins a prize, the "rotating body route rushing effect (winning effect)" appears when the sensor SW1 is detected, or the "character lottery effect" is displayed when the sensor SW7 is detected. (For example, see FIG. 36 (A) described later). Further, when the V prize is won, the "V-hit middle effect" (for example, see FIGS. 36 (B) to (D) described later) corresponding to the V-hit game type appears during the V-hit game.

Then, when the game per V is completed, if the small hit won this time is a non-time saving small hit (here, the small hit 2 on the special figure 1 side), the normal state is resumed (line L7: non-time saving). If the small hit this time is a time-saving small hit (here, the small hit 1 on the special figure 1 side), the state is shifted to the time-saving state (line L6: time-saving V hit).

(4-2. During the time saving state)
During the "time saving state" (block frame (C)), the game is advanced with the aim of winning (big hit or small hit) in the special symbol variation display game 2 on the special figure 2 side because it is advantageous to hit right (right). Aim to win a prize at the starting port 35). If a big hit is won during the time saving state (line L9), the big hit game is started (block frame (B)) as in the normal state, and this big hit is a non-time saving big hit (here, on the special figure 2 side). If it is a big hit 4), it shifts to the normal state (line L2), and if the big hit this time is a time-saving big hit (here, the big hit 3 on the special figure 2 side), it is again in the time-saving state (block frame (C)). (Line L3).

If you win a non-time-saving big hit, a time-saving big hit, a non-time-saving small hit, or a time-saving small hit (here, 4 big hits, 3 big hits, 4 small hits, or 3 small hits on the special figure 2 side) The transition destination gaming state is the same as the above-mentioned case in the normal state (line L9, line L10), but the following points are different from the normal state.

During the time saving state, the small hit is won with a much higher probability (about 1 / 1.004) than in the normal state, and the small hit is won almost every game. If a small hit is won during the time saving state (line L10), the small hit game in which the right big winning opening 52 is opened is started. Here, since the case where the small hit on the special figure 2 side is won is described, the small hit game (second small bonus) related to the small hit 3 or the small hit 4 is executed (block frame (F)). ..

During this small hit game, when a game ball wins in the right large winning opening 52, the game ball becomes a "high-speed route" on the first taxiway 56b side by the high-low distribution member 57 (solenoid SOL1 for high-low distribution member). After being guided, the bonus lottery by the second V lottery bonus 64 is executed (see FIG. 6 (b)). At this time, if the game ball passes through the second loss area 72, it becomes a non-V prize (loss), and if the number of time reductions is not zero (remaining number of time reductions> 0), the game shifts to the time reduction state again (line). L12), if the number of time reductions is zero (remaining number of time reductions = 0), the time reduction state ends and the normal state is entered (line L13). On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the second V region 73, a V prize is generated (line L11), the game per V is started (block frame (E)), and the time is shortened according to the winning small hit type. It will shift to the normal state or the normal state (see lines L6 and L7). In the case of this example, by winning the small hit 3 (short time small hit) and continuing to win the V prize (passing the second V area 73), the consecutive villas of the game per V are acquired, and many balls are released in a short time. Can be increased.

Summarizing the game modes of the present embodiment as described above, the game state transition points have the following characteristics. In the normal state, whether to receive the big hit lottery on the special figure 1 side, win the big hit at 1/259, and win the "big hit 1" which is the time saving big hit at a ratio of 50/100, and shift to the time saving state. Or, a small hit is won at 1/100, and a "small hit 1", which is a time-saving small hit, is won at a ratio of 50/100. Then, in 1/3 (lottery by the 1st V lottery winning combination 60), "1 per V" by V winning is generated, and the right to shift to the time saving state is acquired. In the time saving state, the big hit lottery on the special figure 2 side is received, the big hit is won at 1/259, and the time saving big hit "big hit 3" is won at a ratio of 50/100, or 1 / 1.004. A small hit is generated with an ultra-high probability, and the "small hit 3", which is a short-time small hit, is won at a rate of 60/100. Then, by generating "3 per V" by winning in 1/9 (lottery by the second V lottery bonus 64), the time saving state continues. In addition, when shifting to the time saving state, considering the small hit winning probability and the V winning rate, the possibility of hitting V by the time the number of time saving times is exhausted is almost 100%, that is, the next V hit is almost fixed. The target number of times is set to "100 times of time reduction". As a result, when the time saving state is entered, the consecutive villas in the time saving state are undecided, but the next V hit is almost fixed. Therefore, the player can enjoy the gameability of shifting to the time saving state by the lottery on the special figure 1 side under the normal state (left-handed advantage) and the generated time saving state (right-handed advantage) on the special figure 2 side. You can enjoy the playfulness that continues speedily by the lottery. Also, when the time reduction state is entered, the next V hit is almost fixed, so the player can expect the next V hit with confidence, but even if the V hit is acquired, the non-time reduction small hit (for example, small). Since there is a possibility of winning 4), it is possible to create an entertaining playability of challenging the generation of V hits with a sense of tension that the time saving state may end.

In addition, it has the following characteristics regarding the form of V prize generation by the distribution agent. As the first feature, not one route leading to the V prize is provided, but a plurality of types of routes having different accessory performances are provided. The details are as follows.
(Α) For the route leading to the V prize, the "rotating body route (first V prize judgment route)" that dynamically determines whether or not the "V prize" is possible and the "static" that determines whether or not the "V prize" is possible. The "high-speed route (second V winning determination route)" to be determined is included.
(Β) The “high-speed route” and the “rotating body route” differ greatly in the time required to win or reject the V prize due to the difference in the performance of the playing path length of the game ball and the lottery bonus. In the case of the present embodiment, the "rotating body route" takes a longer time to win or reject the V prize than the "high-speed route".
(Γ) The V winning rate is different between the "high-speed route" and the "rotating body route". In the case of this embodiment, the "rotating body route" has a higher V winning rate than the "high-speed route". That is, the passing rate that passes through the V region when distributed to the first taxiway 56a is higher than the passing rate that passes through the V region when distributed to the second taxiway 56b. ..

(Ε) As a second feature, the route of the distribution destination is determined according to the winning small hit type. Specifically, it is based on the operation mode of the high / low distribution member 57 that is executed at the predetermined timing of the small hit type and the small hit game (triggered by the start of the small hit game or the start of the opening / closing operation game). , "Rotating body route (first taxiway 56a)" or "high-speed route (second taxiway 56b)" is determined. Specifically, the game ball is the second in the small hit game (specific game) in the first specific result (for example, small hit 1) than in the small hit game in the second specific result (for example, small hit 3). The ratio of distribution to one taxiway 56a (rotating body route) is high. In the case of the present embodiment, the "high-speed route" is a route that is not guided or difficult to be guided when the small hits 1 and 2 on the special figure 1 side are won (first specific result). That is, the "high-speed route" is a route that is used in a "short time state. In addition, a V prize is generated in the case of the second specific result than in the case of the V prize in the case of the first specific result. In this case, a privilege with a higher degree of advantage is given (see FIG. 6 (b) (c)). The present invention is not limited to this, and the V prize is higher than in the case of the first specific result. In the case of the second specific result, the privilege with a higher degree of advantage may be given when the V prize is generated.

According to the present embodiment, due to the existence of a plurality of routes having different character performances, that is, a "rotating body route" and a "high-speed route", it is possible to make the movement of the game ball various up to the V prize. Further, the "rotating body route" has a longer playing time of the game ball than the "high-speed route", and the V winning rate is high. For this reason, when guided to the "rotating body route", the expectation of V prize is raised, and the expectation of V prize is increased by the production by the production means and the irregular movement of the game ball in the play area. You can hang it up and fan it slowly.

In addition, the "high-speed route" has a shorter time to determine whether or not to win the V prize than the "rotating body route". For this reason, even if the V prize is not won, the time until the next symbol variation display game is not unnecessarily prolonged, and the game is advanced at a good tempo even when non-V prizes occur continuously. Therefore, it is suitable for use in a "time saving state" where the game digestion speed is accelerated.

<5. About production>
(5-1. Production mode)
Next, the effect mode (effect state) will be described. The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of effect modes for producing effects related to the gaming state, and is configured to be able to control the transition between each effect mode in response to the transition of the gaming state. There is. In the above effect mode, there are a plurality of types of effect modes according to each game state, such as "normal effect mode" when the game state is "normal state" and "time reduction effect mode" when the game state is "time reduction state". Has been done. Further, in each production mode, for example, the background display as a background is different in each production mode so that the player can grasp what kind of game state the player is staying in in the production mode. It has become.

The effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) has a function unit (effect state transition control means) that controls transition between a plurality of types of effect modes based on predetermined transition conditions, and a function unit (function unit) that manages effect modes related to the game state. It has a production state management means). The effect control unit 24 specifies a specific effect control command sent from the main control unit 20 (CPU201), specifically, the current game state (including the internal game state), or the game state is transferred. Based on the "specific effect control command" that specifies that, transition control between multiple types of effect modes and the current effect are maintained in a form that is consistent with the game state managed by the main control unit 20 side. The state is configured to be manageable. The specific effect control command specifically corresponds to an effect control command including information on a game state managed on the main control unit 20 side, for example, a variation pattern specification command, a decorative symbol specification command, and a game state. Specified command, time saving end command, predetermined command sent during hit (for example, "big hit start command", "big hit end command", "small hit start command", "small hit end command", etc.), main control There is an effect control command including information on the game state managed by the unit 20 side.

(5-2. Notice production)
Next, the advance notice production will be described. The effect control unit 24 sets the content of the effect control command from the main control unit 20, specifically, at least the variation pattern information included in the variation pattern designation command (for example, the winning lottery result) under the normal effect mode or the time saving effect mode. It is equipped with a functional unit (notice effect control means) that controls various advance notice effects related to the current effect mode and the jackpot lottery result based on information, presence / absence of reach effect, fluctuation time of special symbol, etc.). Such advance notice effects include, in addition to the advance notice effects typified by "reach effects (effect modes related to reach fluctuation patterns)", so-called look-ahead notice effects and pseudo-continuous effects, which accompany these effects. , Or those that occur independently, and basically, a plurality of advance notice effects are duplicated in the symbol variation display game to excite the game content. The notice effect suggests (notice) the degree of expectation of winning whether or not the player has won the winning type, and works as a "fanning effect" to fuel the player's expectation of winning the winning type.

(5-3. Directional means)
It should be noted that the directing means for expressing the directing may be any stimulus transmitting means capable of exerting the directing effect by appealing to human perception such as visual sense, auditory sense, and tactile sense, and light such as a decorative lamp 45 or an LED device may be used. Generating means, sound generating device such as speaker 46, effect display device such as liquid crystal display device 36, vibration device that transmits vibration to the player's body, wind pressure device that applies wind pressure to the player's body, or visual perception by its operation. A typical example is a movable object that exerts a dramatic effect. Here, the effect display device is a display device that appeals to the visual sense like the image display device, but is different from the image display device in that it includes a display device that does not depend on an image (for example, a 7-segment display device). The term "image display device" mainly refers to a type in which an effect is displayed by displaying an image, and a device that displays an effect by means other than an image, such as a 7-segment display, is included in the concept of the effect display device.

<Specific examples of small hit games and V hit games: FIGS. 8 to 10B>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10B, the operation mode of the small hit game (including the time of V winning and the time of non-V winning) according to the present embodiment will be described in detail. FIG. 8 is a time chart used to explain the operation mode of the conventional small hit game. 9A and 9B are time charts for explaining the operation mode of the small hit game in the present embodiment. FIG. 9A is a case where the game ball is guided to the'rotating body route', and FIG. 9B is'. This is an example of a case where a game ball is guided to a high-speed route. Further, FIG. 10A is a schematic explanatory diagram for explaining the control processing contents related to the small hit game shown in FIG. 9A and FIG. 10B. For convenience of explanation, in FIGS. 8 to 10B, the number of game balls that have won the right grand prize opening 50 will be described as one. Further, in FIGS. 8 to 9B, the length of each time width is exaggerated for convenience of explanation.

(8. Specific example in the conventional example: FIG. 8)
In order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, first, the operation mode of the small hit game according to the conventional example will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 typically describes a case where the winning ball is guided to the “rotating body route”.

In FIG. 8, when the variation display of the special figure is completed and the stop display is performed (time j1) and the predetermined confirmed display time (for example, 500 ms) has elapsed (time j2), the small hit medium flag is set to the ON state. , The small hit game is started (time j2).

When the small hit game is started, a predetermined small hit start INT (time j2 to time j3: 10 seconds in this example) is first started, and this interval time is used to produce an opening effect related to the small hit game. Appears. Then, after the small hit start INT has elapsed (time j3), the opening / closing operation game is started. In this example, an opening / closing operation game is executed in which the right grand prize opening 50 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds) and then closed (time j3 to j4). When the game ball wins in the right large winning opening 50 during this opening period, it is guided to the rotating body route, and the character lottery by the rotating body accessory (1st V lottery accessory 60) is performed.

As described above, in the above-mentioned "rotating body route", whether or not V winning is possible is dynamically determined by the rotating body accessory, so that whether or not V winning is possible is determined over a relatively long time. Therefore, in the rotating body route, a V prize may occur after the opening / closing operation game is completed. In this example, a case where the game ball is idle in the right large winning opening 50 even after the opening / closing operation game for 1.8 seconds is completed, that is, a case where a V prize is generated after the opening / closing operation game is completed is shown. (The same applies to FIG. 9A (A) described later).

(In the case of V winning in the conventional example: FIG. 8 (A))
When the game ball passes through the first V region 63 (when a V prize is generated), the game per V is started. In the game per V, the V winning INT is first started (time j5), and the V winning effect (opening effect) appears using this interval time (10 seconds in this example) (time j5 to). Time j6). Then, after the V winning INT has elapsed, a round game in which the right large winning opening 50 is opened and closed is started (time j6). If the small hit type won this time is a small hit type (small hit 1 or small hit 2) guided to the rotating body route, a V-hit game with a specified number of rounds of 7R will be executed (FIG. 6 (b). ) (C).

In the conventional example, when a V prize is won, the current small hit game is counted as the first round (the opening / closing operation game of this small hit game is treated as a substantial 1R round game), and the V hit game. Round games are counted as the 2nd round. The V-hit game is to execute a round game substantially similar to the big-hit game multiple times, but since it goes through the small-hit game, the small-hit game (opening / closing operation game) related to the V prize is the first round. It is treated as a game equivalent to the eyes. Therefore, the number of round game executions (the number of continuous operations of the special electric accessory during the operation of the accessory continuous operation device) is, to be exact, "specified number of rounds-1". Therefore, for example, in the case of a V-hit game in which the specified number of rounds is 7R, after the small hit game is completed, the 2R to 7R round game (in this example, the maximum prize opening of one round game) is used as the V-hit game. The opening time is 30 seconds), and the number of prize balls is "the number of prize balls by the winning balls during the opening and closing operation game + the number of prize balls by the winning balls during the round game for 6R". It is the total number of prize balls that can be obtained (the number of balls that are ejected per V) (see FIG. 8 (A)). In this example, the number of prize balls in the right large prize opening 50 is 15, and the number of prize balls during the opening / closing operation game is approximately 1 to 2 (the number of prize balls is 15 to 30). Since it is possible to win 10 prize balls (150 prize balls), it is possible to obtain about 915 to 945 prize balls.

(In the case of non-V winning in the conventional example: FIG. 8 (B))
On the other hand, the game ball enters the right large winning opening 50 but is discharged from the discharging port 58b, or the game ball passes through the first loss area 62 without passing through the first V area 63 and "non-V winning (V). In the case of "missing)", as already explained, the small hit game is terminated without executing the V hit game.

In the case of FIG. 8B, the game ball passes through the first loss region 62 at time j14a after the opening / closing operation game ends at time j14, that is, the case where the non-V prize is confirmed after the opening / closing operation game ends. Is illustrated. Here, a case is shown in which the game ball passes through the first loss region 62 after the remaining ball discharge time has elapsed after the opening / closing operation game is completed. In this case, the small hit end INT (10 seconds in this example) is started at the time j30 when the game ball passes through the first loss area 62 and the discharge is confirmed (during this time, the ending effect for the small hit end is displayed). The small hit game is ended with the passage of the small hit end INT at the time j31. If there is an operation hold ball, a new symbol variation display game will be started after the small hit game is completed (here, an example of the case where the operation hold ball of the special figure 1 exists is illustrated. be).

(7-2. Specific examples in this embodiment: FIGS. 9A to 10B)
Next, the small hit game according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 9A to 10B. FIG. 9A shows a case where the winning ball is guided to the “rotating body route”, and FIG. 9B shows a case where the winning ball is guided to the “high-speed route”. It should be noted that the major difference between the above-mentioned conventional example (FIG. 8) and the present embodiment is the operation mode of the game per V when a V prize is won, and the other points are basically the same contents. Therefore, in the following description of FIGS. 9A to 9B, the game operation mode after the V prize will be described, and other points will be omitted as appropriate to avoid duplicate description.

(7-2A. Case guided to the rotating body route: FIG. 9A, FIG. 10A)
First, a case guided to the rotating body route will be described with reference to FIGS. 9A and 10A.

(In the case of V winning in the rotating body route: FIG. 9A (A), FIG. 10A (a))
When the game ball passes through the first V region 63 and a V prize is generated (time t15), the game per V is started after the V prize INT has elapsed (time t16). Here, since the small hit type won this time is the small hit type (small hit 1 or small hit 2) guided to the rotating body route, the game per V with the specified number of rounds of 7R is executed ( See FIGS. 6 (b) and 6 (c)).

However, in the case of the present embodiment, the round game is not started from the "2Rth" as in the conventional case, but is started from the "1Rth". The point that this first round is counted as the 1st round is significantly different from the conventional gaming machines.

Specifically, when a V prize occurs, the small hit game period before the V prize is regarded as the "first half of 1R", which is the first half of the first round (1R) (the first half of 1R), V. The game period after the V-winning INT related to the winning game (V-winning INT-first round game period) is regarded as the latter half of the first round (1R), which is the latter half of the first round (1R second half). ), The winning game is controlled (see the columns of time t12 to time t15 in FIG. 9A and time t15 in FIG. 10A). In other words, when starting the game per V, at least "opening and closing operation game period (non-round game period) related to the small hit game + first round game period related to the game per V" is set as the'pseudo 1R. A game per V, which is treated as a'round game'(1R, which is regarded as the first round), is executed.

(About the maximum opening time and the maximum number of winnings in the 1st round game)
In this embodiment, in relation to controlling the round game of the first R, which is regarded as described above, the present embodiment has the following features regarding the maximum opening time and the maximum number of winnings of the large winning opening in the round game.

The maximum opening time Z of the big winning opening in the first round game (the round game in the latter half of 1R) is from "Maximum opening time X in one round game" (30 seconds in the case of this embodiment). , "Maximum opening time Y of the big winning opening in the small hit game (opening and closing operation game)" (Y = 1.8 seconds in the case of small hits 1 and 2, Y = 1. in the case of small hits 3 to 4. It is the time width (“Z = XY” (seconds)) obtained by subtracting (2 seconds). For example, in the case of FIG. 9A (A), '28.2 seconds', which is obtained by subtracting 1.8 seconds from 30 seconds, is set as the maximum opening time of the big winning opening in the round game in the latter half of 1R. See the time t16 column).

Therefore, in the case of the present embodiment, the maximum opening time itself of the first Rth and the second and subsequent large winning openings is an invariant time width (1Rth deemed '1.8 seconds + 28.2). Seconds', 30 seconds after the 2nd round). As a result, the maximum opening time of the big winning opening can be set to 30 seconds, which is a fixed time width, throughout each round. For this reason, the maximum opening time of the big winning opening is not extended or shortened only in the first round (1R, which is considered to be the first round) (the maximum opening time, which is the condition for ending the round game, does not change). As for the opening period of the big winning opening, it is possible to realize the same round game operation as the big hit game.

In the case of this example, the transition of the remaining opening time of the right large winning opening 50 is as follows according to the game situation, as shown in the column of “remaining opening time” in FIG. 10A.

(B) During the small hit start INT period (time t12 to time t13), the remaining opening time is 0 seconds.
(B) Opening / closing operation At the start of the game (time t13), the remaining opening time is 1.8 seconds.
(B) Opening / closing operation At the end of the game (time t14), the remaining opening time is 0 seconds.
(C) The remaining opening time is 0 seconds for a series of periods of "remaining ball discharge period-> V winning occurrence-> V winning INT" (time t14 to time t16).
(2) At the start of the first round game (at the start of opening the right big winning opening) (time t16), the remaining opening time is 28.2 seconds.
(E) At the end of the first round game (when the right big winning opening is closed) (time t17), the remaining opening time is 0 seconds.
(F) During the INT period between rounds (time t17 to time t18), the remaining opening time is 0 seconds.
(G) At the start of the second round game (time t18), the remaining opening time is set to 30 seconds, and after the second round, the maximum opening time is set to 30 seconds.

In addition, the maximum number of winnings in the large winning opening related to one round game is a fixed value (10 in this example) throughout each round, and the maximum number of winnings is only in the first round (1R). It does not increase or decrease (the maximum number of winnings, which is the condition for ending a round game, does not change in each round game).

Returning to the explanation of FIG. 9A (A), when the opening period (time t16 to time t17) of the big winning opening is completed, the second round game is started after the lapse of the inter-round INT (time t18), and thereafter, the specified round. The round game is repeatedly executed until the number is completed (see the columns of time t18 in FIG. 9A and time t18 in FIG. 10A). From the second round onward, a round game similar to the big hit game is executed (the same applies to FIG. 9B (C) described later).

As described above, in the present embodiment, only the opening / closing operation pattern of the big winning opening is different between the first round (1st round as considered) and the other rounds (2nd round or later), and the maximum opening of the big winning opening is opened. The time and maximum number of prizes can be the same. That is, in the conventional case, the 1st round is limited to the prize ball of the opening / closing operation game, whereas in the case of the present embodiment, the prize ball fully utilized for one round can be given.

According to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a novel gaming machine in which the number of prize balls is larger than that of the conventional configuration in which the game per V is started from the 2nd round, and the player does not feel the loss of balls. can. Further, since the V prize can be fully utilized for one round, it is possible to give the player substantially the same profit (number of prize balls) as the big hit game. In the case of FIG. 9A (A), the prize balls are generally "150 prize balls for one round (15 prize balls for the large winning opening x 10 maximum prize balls) x 7R = 1050". A number can be given.

(Regarding the hitting effect during the 1R): Fig. 36)
Further, in the present embodiment, since the above-mentioned 1R V-hit game is executed, a characteristic effect is also exhibited in the hit-middle effect. This will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 36.

FIG. 36 shows an example of the effect when the V prize of the present embodiment is won. FIG. 36 (A) is an effect during the character lottery that appears during the character lottery by the first V lottery character 60 from time t13 to time t15 in FIG. 9A (A) (corresponding to the first half of 1R). As an example of the production related to the small hit game), the figure (B) shows the V prize-winning effect (opening effect) that appears during the V-winning INT from time t15 to time t16 in FIG. 9A (A). As an example, FIGS. (C) to (D) show the in-round effect (during the round game corresponding to the latter half of 1R, which is regarded as appearing) during the round game from time t16 to time t17 in FIG. 9A (A). It is a figure which shows an example of the production).

With reference to FIG. 36 (A), from time t13 to time t15, whether or not the liquid crystal display device 36 receives a V prize as an effect during the character lottery by the first V lottery character 60 during the small hit game. In the upper right corner of the screen, there is a right-handed notification image (right-handed notification effect) 112 that encourages right-handedness, and in the center of the screen, there is a tank image and a dry pit. A production 110 during the character lottery including a character image of a single character has appeared.

Next, referring to FIG. 36 (B), when a V prize is generated at time t15, the game per V is started. First, as an opening effect, the V prize is large in the center of the screen and includes a character image of'especial V win'. The time production 120 appears (FIG. 36 (B)). This V-winning effect 120 appears until the time t16 when the V-winning INT ends.

Next, with reference to FIG. 36 (C), at time t16 after the lapse of the V winning INT, the game round game per V is started, and as a part of the production during the V hit, the production during the round (here, it is regarded as). The production during the round related to the latter half of 1R) appears (FIG. 36 (C)).

In this round production, a round number display effect 132 that informs the current number of rounds, a story-like effect 134 that has a story, a prize number notification effect 136 that informs the number of prizes in one round game, and the like appear. To.

As shown in the figure, the story-like production 134 is a “mission presentation type” production mode including a character image imitating an alien and a message image “Mission alien!”. In the story-like production 134 of the present embodiment, a story-like production that informs whether or not to shift to the time saving state is developed by the final round, for example, the 1st to 5th rounds are aliens. The effect of searching is shown, and in the 6th round, if an alien is found, the transition to the time saving state is definitely notified, and if the alien cannot be found, the transition to the normal state is definitely notified. Be notified. Therefore, at this stage (during the latter half of 1R), the small hit type (whether it is a non-time saving small hit or a time saving small hit) won this time is kept secret in terms of production.

In the prize number notification effect 136, in order to notify the current number of prizes, in the case of this embodiment, a white circle image for the maximum number of prizes (10 pieces) is displayed on the right side of the liquid crystal screen, and the inside of the right large prize opening 50. Every time a winning ball is detected, an image (winning count image) with an'x mark (x mark)'on the ○ mark (white circle mark) is displayed, which causes the current winning during the round game. The number is notified.

The characteristic point of this winning number notification effect 136 is that the winning number during the small hit game is notified in a state where it has already been counted. The reason is as follows.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the maximum number of winnings in each round game is a fixed value of 10. Therefore, when a V prize is generated, the number of prizes during the small hit game before the V prize (during the first half of the 1R) and the number of prizes during the round game after the V prize (during the second half of the 1R). It is necessary to monitor whether or not the total number of winnings has reached the maximum number of winnings of 10. If you simply notify the number of winnings during the round game (during the second half of the 1R), for example, if three game balls are won during the small hit game (during the first half of the 1R). If 7 game balls are won during the subsequent round game (during the latter half of 1R), the 1st R will end. There is a risk of giving a sense of distrust or misunderstanding, such as "Isn't it done?"

Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to correctly notify the player of the current number of winnings, at the start of the V-winning game, the number of winnings during the small-hit game before the V-winning (in the first half of 1R) (assumed to be in the first half of 1R). In this example, one game ball required for V winning is notified in a state where it has already been counted (see the winning count image 137 in FIG. 36C), and thereafter, the number of winning balls is generated each time. Is counted and the current number of winnings is counted and displayed (see the winning count image 138 in FIG. 36 (D)). By displaying such a prize number notification effect 136, it is possible to correctly notify the current number of prizes, in other words, the remaining number of prizes until the maximum number of prizes is reached, in the 1st round. This makes it possible to prevent the player from giving the above-mentioned distrust and misunderstanding.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of prizes during the small hit game (first half of 1R) and the number of prizes during the round game during the game per V (during the second half of 1R) are clearly notified. The winning count image 137 for notifying the number of winnings during the winning game and the winning count image 138 for notifying the number of winnings during the round game are displayed in different production modes. For example, in the winning count image 137, the display color of the ○ mark image corresponding to the background image of the × mark changes to red (the red circle mark background image in the × mark), and in the winning count image 138, the background image of the × mark is changed. The display color of the corresponding ○ mark image changes to blue (blue circle mark background image in × mark), the number of red circle mark images displayed in × mark is the number of winnings during the small hit game, and the blue circle in × mark. It is clearly notified that the number of stamped images displayed is the number of winnings during the game per V. As a result, it is possible to clearly notify how many winning balls were in the small hit game (first half of 1R) or during the round game (second half of 1R), and the maximum number of winnings. It is also possible to correctly notify the number of remaining prizes until reaching.

(In the case of non-V winning in the rotating body route: FIG. 9A (B), FIG. 10B (b))
In the case of non-V winning, the small hit game ends as it is without the V hit game occurring. As shown in FIG. 9A (B), the case of this non-V winning is substantially the same as the content described in FIG. 8 (B). Therefore, detailed description will be omitted in order to avoid duplicate description.

In addition, in the case of non-V winning, since the round game itself is not executed, the above-mentioned game situation of "1st round of appearance" does not occur to be exact, but it is described in this specification. For convenience, the small hit game period at the time of non-V winning may also be referred to as the above-mentioned "first half of 1R".

(7-2B. Case guided to a high-speed route: Fig. 9B, Fig. 10B)
Next, a case guided to a high-speed route will be described with reference to FIGS. 9B and 10B. As already explained, this "high-speed route" is a lottery bonus that determines whether or not a V prize can be won in a short time because it is statically determined whether or not a V prize can be won regardless of the rotating body accessory. It is a route. Further, in the case of the present embodiment, even if the game ball wins just before the closing of the right large winning opening 50, the winning ball guided to the high-speed route has elapsed the remaining ball discharge time unless a problem such as ball clogging occurs. The high-speed route, that is, the high-speed route, is a "V-winning high-speed determination type accessory configuration" in which the discharge of all the winning balls is completed before the remaining ball discharging time elapses. Therefore, in the high-speed route, unlike the case of the rotating body route described with reference to FIG. 9A, a V prize may occur before the opening / closing operation game is completed. Therefore, in FIG. 9B, a “high-speed route” in which a V prize may occur before the opening / closing operation game is completed will be described as an example. In FIGS. 9B and 10B, the contents substantially the same as those shown in FIGS. 9A and 10A will be omitted as appropriate to avoid duplicate description.

(In the case of V prize on the high-speed route: FIG. 9B (C), FIG. 10B (a))
FIG. 9B (C) shows a case where the game ball passes through the second V region 73 and a V prize is generated during the opening / closing operation game period.

When a V prize is generated during the opening / closing operation game, at least the end of the opening / closing operation game is waited for to start the V-hit game (deemed to be the latter half of 1R). In the case of this example, the V prize is generated at the time t54 during the opening / closing operation game (for example, 1 second after the start of the opening / closing operation game), but the game per V is after the opening / closing operation game (remaining ball ejection time). It is designed to start from time t56 (after the lapse of time). If the small hit type (small hit 3 or small hit 4) is guided to the high-speed route, the game per V with the specified number of rounds of 10R is executed (see FIGS. 6 (b) and 6 (c)).

For the round game related to the second half of the deemed 1R, the maximum opening time of the right large winning opening 50 of "28.8 seconds" is set (see the column of opening the right large winning opening at time t56 in FIG. 10B). This time width of "28.8 seconds" is the time (30 seconds) obtained by subtracting the maximum opening time of 1.2 seconds for the big winning opening in the small hit game from the maximum opening time of the big winning opening in one round game of 30 seconds. -1.2 seconds = 28.8 seconds).

In the case of this example, the transition of the remaining opening time of the right large winning opening 50 is as follows according to the game situation.

(H) During the small hit start INT period (time t52 to time t53), the remaining opening time is 0 seconds.
(B) Opening / closing operation At the start of the game (time t53), the remaining opening time is 1.2 seconds.
(I) When the V prize is generated (1 second has passed from the start of the opening / closing operation game) (time t54), the remaining opening time is 0.2 seconds.
(N) The remaining opening time is 0 seconds during the series of "opening and closing operation game end (right big winning opening closed) → remaining ball ejection period → V winning INT" (time t55 to time t57).
(Le) At the start of the first round game (at the start of opening the right big winning opening) (time t57), the remaining opening time is 28.8 seconds.
(Wo) At the end of the first round game (when the right big winning opening is closed) (time t58), the remaining opening time is 0 seconds.
(W) During the INT period between rounds (time t58 to time t59), the remaining opening time is 0 seconds.
(F) At the start of the 2nd round round game (time t59), the remaining opening time is 30 seconds.
From the second round onward, the maximum opening time is set to 30 seconds.

In the present embodiment, even in the case where the V prize is generated before the opening / closing operation game is completed (FIG. 9B (C)), the V prize is generated after the opening / closing operation game is completed (FIG. 9A (A)). ), The maximum opening time and the maximum number of winnings in each round are substantially the same as those in the jackpot game. Therefore, in any case, the number of prize balls equivalent to that of the big hit game can be obtained at the time of V winning. In the case of FIG. 9B (C), the number of prize balls is generally "150 prize balls (15 prize balls in the large winning opening x 10 maximum prize balls) x 10R = 1500". Can be done.

(In the case of non-V winning on the high-speed route: FIG. 9B (D), FIG. 10B (b))
In the case of a non-V prize, the small hit game is not executed (the small hit game is not regarded as one round), and the small hit game ends as it is. The non-V winning case is basically the same as the content described in FIGS. 8 (B) and 9A (B). However, the case of FIG. 9B (D) is a case in which the game ball passes through the second loss region 72 at the time t60 before the opening / closing operation game ends, that is, a case in which the non-V prize is confirmed during the opening / closing operation game. .. Here, the small hit end INT is started after waiting for the lapse of the remaining ball discharge time from the time t61 to the time t62, and then the small hit game is ended. If there is an operation hold ball, a new symbol variation display game will be started after the small hit game is completed (here, an example of the case where the operation hold ball of the special figure 2 exists is illustrated. be).

(Modification 1)
If the V prize is generated before the opening / closing operation game is completed, the opening / closing operation game may be ended immediately (the right large winning opening 50 is forcibly closed) and the V-winning game may be started. In this example, at the time t54 when the V winning occurs, the opening right large winning opening 50 is forcibly closed and the V winning INT is started without waiting for the remaining opening time of 0.2 seconds. After that, the first round game (the latter half of 1R) may be started. In this case, instead of setting the maximum opening time of the big winning opening in the first round game to 28.8 seconds, 29.0 seconds may be set by adding the remaining opening time of 0.2 seconds. As a result, the maximum opening time of the large winning opening in one round game can be set to 30 seconds, which is a fixed time width, without changing throughout each round. Therefore, even if the V prize is generated before the opening / closing operation game is completed, there is no disadvantage to the player, and the opening / closing operation game is ended in the middle, so that the tempo is good. You can start the game.

(Modification 2)
In the present embodiment, in the V-hit game, a round game for opening and closing the right large winning opening 50 is executed, that is, when a V-hit is reached, the small-hit game and the V-hit game are executed by the same special variable winning device. Explained as what to do. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the game per V, a round game in which the lower prize winning opening 40 is opened and closed may be executed. In this case, after the small hit game for opening and closing the right large winning opening 50 is completed, the round game for opening and closing the lower large winning opening 40 may be executed. That is, in the case of hitting V, a second special variable winning device (second variable winning device) different from the first special variable winning device (first variable winning means) side having a specific area (V area). On the means) side, a game per V (a series of round games) is executed. The present modification 2 can also be applied to the second embodiment and the third embodiment described later.

(Modification 3)
Further, in the present embodiment, in the game per V, the maximum opening time of the large winning opening in each round game is uniformly set to 30 seconds, but the present invention is not limited to this. In one or a plurality of specific rounds, a round game (short open round game) in which the maximum opening time of the large winning opening is shorter than the normal 30 seconds (for example, 15 seconds) may be executed. For example, in the case of 1 per V (per V when 1 small hit is won), 1 to 5 rounds are set as normal (30 seconds) round games (long open round games) out of a maximum of 7 rounds, and the 6th to 7th rounds. Can be a short open round game. In addition, the maximum opening time of the large winning opening in the short opening round game can be set to an extremely short time (for example, less than 1 second). In this case, the short open round game can be made to function as a round game in which a prize ball can hardly be obtained. For example, in the case of 1 per V, if the 6th to 7th rounds of the maximum 7 rounds are short open round games, the winning games can be obtained in which prize balls equivalent to 5 rounds are actually obtained. That is, the short open round game is suitable for providing a hit type with the same maximum number of rounds but different profits to increase the variation of the game playability and to slow down the profit from the hit game. When the short opening round game is provided, it is preferable that the maximum opening time Z of the large winning opening of the first round game is considered to satisfy the following relationship.
Maximum opening time Y (seconds) of the large winning opening in the small hit game (opening / closing operation game), maximum opening time Xa (seconds) of the large winning opening in the long opening round game, maximum opening time of the large winning opening in the short opening round game When Xb (seconds) and the maximum opening time Z (seconds) of the large winning opening of the first round game are considered, it is preferable that at least the following "relational expression 1" is satisfied, and more preferably the following "relational expression 1" is satisfied. And the relational expression 2 ”is satisfied.
(Σ) "Z = Xa-Y" (relational expression 1), (τ) "Z>Xb" (relational expression 2)

<Processing on the main control unit side: FIGS. 11 to 20>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 11 to 20, the game operation processing on the main control unit 20 side of the present embodiment will be described. The processing on the main control unit 20 side is an infinite loop-shaped main processing (main control side main processing: FIG. 11) and a timer interrupt processing activated by a scheduled interrupt from the CTC (main control side timer interrupt processing: FIG. It is mainly composed of 12) and.

<6. Main control side main processing: Fig. 11>
With reference to FIG. 11, the main process on the main control unit 20 side (main process on the main control side) will be described.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the details of the main processing on the main control side. When the main control side starts the main process, the watchdog timer (WDT) function is demonstrated and the CPU is activated when a system reset occurs when recovering from a power failure or power failure, or when the control program runs out of control. May be forcibly reset (WDT reset). In any case, when the main control side main process is started, the main control unit 20 (CPU201) first executes the initial setting process necessary for starting the game operation as a part of the power-on process (step S011). ).

After completing the initial setting process in step S011, it is nextly determined whether or not the setting value can be changed in the setting change mode transition state (step S014). In the case of the present embodiment, while the power to the gaming machine 1 is off, the setting key switch (not shown) (operated to the setting change mode side) and the RAM clear switch (not shown) are kept ON (setting key switch signal). And the RAM clear signal are both ON), and when the power to the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the current set value is displayed on the setting display 97, and it is assumed that the setting change operation is in progress, and the set value (1 to 6 steps). It is controlled to the setting change mode transition state where the change operation of is possible.

When the setting change mode is in the transition state (step S014: YES), the setting change process for managing the change operation of the set value (steps 1 to 6) is executed (step S023). In the setting change process, first, the setting value storage area of the RAM 203 is cleared, and the ON / OFF operation of the setting change switch (not shown) related to the setting change operation is monitored. The setting value can be changed to any of the setting values 1 to 6 by operating the setting change switch, and the setting value can be changed by turning off the setting key switch. Is confirmed. When the CPU 201 confirms that the set value has been confirmed, the CPU 201 stores the set value data in the set value storage area of the RAM 203, exits the setting change process, and executes the in-region RAM clear process (step S031) described later. ..

On the other hand, when it is not in the setting change mode transition state (step S014: NO), it is determined whether or not there is an abnormality in the contents of the RAM (step S015). Here, whether or not the setting value stored in the above setting value storage area is a normal value (whether or not a value indicating any of settings 1 to 6 is stored), and the checksum value at the time of backup are set. Check if it is a normal value. If there is an abnormality in the contents of the RAM (step S015: YES), the power re-on wait process (step S020) described later is executed.

When there is no abnormality in the contents of the RAM, that is, it is normal (step S015: NO), then it is determined whether or not the backup flag BF is in the ON state (= 5AH) (step S016). For this backup flag BF, "5AH (normal value)" is the backup flag storage area of the RAM in the area when the backup process is normally executed in the process of the power supply abnormality check process (step S081 in FIG. 12) described later. Is set to. Therefore, under normal conditions, the backup flag BF should be 5AH. However, there may be a case where the backup flag BF is not a normal value (≠ 5AH) due to some trouble. Therefore, when the backup flag BF is not in the ON state (step S016: NO), the power restart waiting process is executed (step S020). This power re-on wait process is a process that is executed even when the RAM of step S015 is abnormal (step S15: YES). Here, as a RAM error process, a control process for forcibly stopping the progress of the game process. Is to be executed. When the power re-turning wait processing route is executed, the main power of the gaming machine is turned on again, and when the power is turned on again, the setting change transition mode state is set and the setting change processing (step S023) is not executed. , RAM error status cannot be resolved. In the present embodiment, the setting change process (step S023) and the in-region RAM clear process (step S031) described later are executed to execute the entire area of the RAM 203 (however, the RAM area related to the performance display (out-of-area RAM area). ) Is cleared, so the RAM error is resolved.

When the backup flag BF is in the ON state (step S016: YES), it is determined whether or not the RAM clear mode transition state is in effect (step S025). In the case of the present embodiment, in the state where the power to the gaming machine 1 is off, the RAM clear switch is turned on (setting key switch signal) without turning off the setting key switch (do not operate on the setting change mode side). When the power to the gaming machine 1 is turned on (OFF, RAM clear signal ON), and the game machine 1 is turned on, it is controlled to the RAM clear mode transition state as if the RAM clear operation is in progress.

When the RAM clear mode transition state is set (step S025: YES), the in-region RAM clear process is executed (step S031). In the in-area RAM clearing process, at least the storage area other than the RAM area related to the performance display and the set value storage area is cleared from the storage area of the RAM 203. Therefore, the value of the backup flag BF and the checksum value set when the power is cut off are both cleared to zero in this process. Further, various commands necessary for clearing the RAM, including a "RAM clear command" indicating that the RAM has been cleared, are transmitted to the effect control unit 24. When the effect control unit 24 receives the RAM clear command, the initialization notification effect for notifying the RAM clear is executed, and the effect mode is set to the "normal effect mode" as the effect mode in the initial state.

After finishing the RAM clearing process in the area of step S031, the initial setting process at the time of RAM clearing (initial data setting process at power-on) is executed (step S032). In the initial data setting process at power-on, for example, 30000 ms is set in the timer for transmitting the RAM clear signal (one of the security signals), and the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b (special diagram 1 stop symbol, Special figure 2 Stop symbol) Loss symbol data is set as data. Then, the CTC setting process (step S036) described later is executed.

Returning to the description of step S025, if it is not in the RAM clear mode transition state (step S025: NO), then it is determined whether or not it is in the setting confirmation mode transition state (step S026). In the case of the present embodiment, in the state where the power to the gaming machine 1 is turned off, the setting key switch is turned ON and the RAM clear switch is turned OFF (setting key switch signal ON, RAM clear signal OFF). When the power is turned on, it is controlled to the setting confirmation mode transition state as if the setting confirmation operation is in progress. The setting confirmation operation is, for example, an operation performed when a person involved in the hall or the like confirms the current setting value.

When the setting confirmation mode is in the transition state (step S026: YES), the setting confirmation process (step S027) for controlling the current setting value to the confirmable setting confirmation state, and the game from the backup data backed up at the time of power failure. The backup restoration process (step S028) for restoring the process is sequentially executed. In this setting confirmation process, a process for displaying the current setting value (setting confirmation display) on the setting display 97 is performed. The display of this set value is terminated when the setting key switch is turned off. After the setting key switch is turned off, the backup restoration process is performed, and the CTC setting process (step S036) described later is executed.

When the setting confirmation mode is not in the transition state (step S026: NO), when the power is simply turned on, the backup restoration process (step S028) is performed, and the game processing at the time of backup is restored based on the backup data.

After executing any of the above-mentioned setting change processing (step S023), in-region RAM clear processing (step S031), setting confirmation processing (step S027), and backup recovery processing (step S028), the CTC setting is performed. The process is executed (step S036). Here, the CTC setting process for generating a timer interrupt periodically is executed every 4 ms. As a result, after that, the interrupt request signal to the interrupt controller is periodically output, and the main control side timer interrupt process (4 ms interrupt process) shown in FIG. 12 is executed.

Then, assuming that the game startable state is ready, the launch control signal (launch permission signal ES) that permits the launch operation of the launch device 32 is set from the OFF state (launch prohibition state) to the ON state (launch permission state), and the game is played. The start command is transmitted to the effect control unit 24. As a result, the launching motion of the game ball from the launching device 32 is allowed. Further, when the effect control unit 24 receives the game start command, it executes an initial operation (initialization operation) related to the movable body accessory. However, during the initialization operation, the image display mode of the liquid crystal display device 36, the light emission mode of the decorative lamp 45, and the sound output from the speaker 46 do not change. The initialization operation is exclusively an operation check when the power is turned on for the movable body accessory.

Then, when the series of power-on processing is completed, the infinite loop processing of steps S040 to S045 related to the normal game progress is executed. As a result, the game is controlled so that the game can be started. When entering the loop process, first, various random number update processes are executed (step S041) with the CPU set to the interrupt disabled state (step S040). In this various random number update process, various software random numbers (random numbers circulating in a predetermined numerical range by increment processing) used in the special symbol variation display game and the normal symbol variation display game are updated. For example, a random number for special symbol determination used for a symbol lottery, a random number for an auxiliary hit lottery (a random number for an auxiliary hit determination used for a winning lottery per auxiliary, and a normal symbol determination used for a symbol lottery per auxiliary). Random numbers used to change the initial value (start value) of random numbers (random numbers) (initial value random numbers for special symbol judgment, initial value random numbers for auxiliary hit judgment, etc.), random numbers for fluctuation patterns used for selecting fluctuation patterns, etc. Update.

After completing the various random number update processes (step S041), the performance display monitor aggregation division process of the program outside the region is subsequently executed (step S043). In this performance display monitor aggregate division process, the process required to calculate the normal base value is executed. The processing program related to the performance display and its work area are defined as "out-of-area memory" different from "in-area memory" accessed by the CPU 201 during normal game progress.

When the performance display monitor aggregation division process is completed, the interrupt enabled state is set (step S045), the process returns to the process of step S040, and then the processes of steps S040 to S045 are repeatedly executed (main loop process). The CPU 201 repeatedly executes various random number update processes and performance display monitor aggregation / division processes, except during the timer interrupt process that is intermittently executed.

<12. Main control side timer interrupt processing: Fig. 12>
Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the timer interrupt processing on the main control side will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process on the main control side. This main control side timer interrupt process is started by an interrupt from the CTC at regular time intervals (about 4 ms), and is interrupted and executed during the execution of the main control side main process.

In FIG. 12, when a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 201 immediately executes a power supply abnormality check process without saving the contents of the register (step S081). In this power supply abnormality check process, the power supply level supplied from a power supply board (not shown) is monitored, and if a power supply abnormality such as a power failure occurs, a backup process is executed. In the backup process, the backup flag BF is set (BF ← 5AH), the checksum operation for calculating the checksum value (here, 8-bit addition operation process for the RAM in the area), and the storage process of the operation result are performed. conduct. Therefore, this power supply abnormality check process functions as a backup means for retaining the stored contents of the RAM even after the power supply is cut off.

Next, the timer management process is executed (step S082). The timer values of various timers used for the game operation control of the game machine 1 are updated here.

Next, the input management process is executed (step S083). For detection information of various sensors and switches provided in the game machine 1 and input information of a state signal from the payout control board 29 (information about an ON / OFF signal, information about a rising state (ON edge, OFF edge), etc.) Based on this, input data is created, and various counters (for example, winning counters for winning ball counts provided for each winning opening) are updated.

Next, the setting abnormality check process is executed (step S084). In the setting abnormality check process, it is determined whether or not the set value data (W_SETTEI) is normal, and error processing related to the set value is executed based on the determination result.

Next, the random number management process in the timer interrupt is executed (step S085). In the random number management process in the timer interrupt, the random numbers related to each variable display game are updated periodically. Specifically, in order to make the count value of the random number counter random, the random number is updated (+1 is added for each interrupt) for the special symbol judgment random number and the auxiliary hit judgment random number, and the random number counter goes around. Each time, the process of changing the start value of the random number counter is executed. Since the internal lottery random number (big hit determination random number) is generated by the above random number generation circuit, it is not updated here.

Next, the error management process is executed (step S089). In this error management process, based on the detection information related to various switches and sensors, the status signal from the payout control board 29, etc., it is monitored whether or not an error (abnormality) has occurred in the game operation, and an error has occurred. In that case, error processing is executed according to the error type. In this error management process, an error command (command including error type information) transmission process according to the error type to the effect control unit 24, an error release command transmission process when the error is canceled, and a specific error occur. This includes processing such as forced stop control processing of the game operation in the case of an error.

Next, the prize ball management process is executed (step S090). In this prize ball management process, the winning counter is confirmed, and if there is a winning, a payout control command for specifying the number of prize balls is transmitted to the payout control board 29. When the payout control board 29 receives the payout control command, the payout control board 29 controls the game ball payout device 19 based on the prize ball number information included therein, and causes the payout operation for the designated number of prize balls to be executed.

Next, the normal symbol management process is executed (step S091). In this normal symbol management process, necessary processing is executed for the normal symbol variation display game (normal symbol variation display operation). Here, whether or not a game ball is detected by the normal symbol start port sensor 37a is monitored, and if the game ball is detected, predetermined game information (random number for auxiliary hit determination, etc.) required for the auxiliary hit lottery is input. It is acquired (Random number acquisition process for Fuzu), and the game information is stored as hold data (Holding ball for operation of Fuzu) up to the maximum number of hold storages (4 in this case) (Hold storage process for Fuzu). Then, when a predetermined variation display start condition is satisfied, an auxiliary hit lottery based on the normal symbol operation holding ball is performed, a variation pattern of the normal symbol is selected based on the auxiliary hit lottery result, and a stop display mode of the normal symbol (normal stop). Design) is decided. Further, here, in order to operate the normal symbol in a variable display operation, the LED display data for the variable display is created if it is changing, and the LED display data for the stop display is created if it is not changing (normally). Design display data update processing).

Next, the ordinary electric accessory management process is executed (step S092). In this ordinary electric accessory management process, the process necessary for executing the Fuden open game is executed. Here, when the lottery result of the auxiliary hit lottery is a hit, the solenoid control data setting process for the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 41c is executed. Based on the solenoid control data set here, an excitation signal is output to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 41c in the solenoid management process of step S100 described later, whereby the opening / closing operation pattern of the opening / closing lid 47 is controlled. Will be done.

Next, the special symbol management process is executed (step S093). In this special symbol management process, processing necessary for executing a special symbol variation display game (variation display operation of a special symbol) such as a jackpot lottery, setting of a jackpot lottery result, and determination of a variation pattern based on the jackpot lottery result is executed. do. Whether or not a big hit 1 to 4, a small hit 1 to 4, or a loss is won by the big hit lottery is managed by the special symbol determination data for identifying the winning type. This special symbol determination data is used in a process related to a winning game and a control process related to a game state transition (for example, a special electric accessory management process (step S095)).

Next, the special electric accessory management process is executed (step S095). In this special electric accessory management process, the process necessary for executing and controlling the winning game is executed. Details of this special electric accessory management process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 13 to 20.

Next, the right-handed notification information management process is executed (step S097). In this right-handed notification information management process, LED data for lighting the right-handed display device 39b when the game is in a "right-handed advantageous" gaming state (in the case of this embodiment, a hit game, a time saving state). Is created, and when the game is in a "left-handed advantageous" gaming state (normal state), LED data for turning off the right-handed display device 39b is created.

Next, the LED management process is executed (step S098). In this LED management process, the output control of the control signal (dynamic lighting data) for the LED display device such as the normal symbol display device 39a, the special symbol display device 38a, 38b, etc. is executed. The control signal based on the LED display data created by the above-mentioned normal symbol management process (step S091), special symbol management process (step S093), right-handed notification information management process (step S097), etc. is the LED management process. It is output.

Next, the external terminal management process is executed (step S099). In this external terminal management process, various outer end signals are created through the frame external terminal board 21, and output control is executed for an external device such as a hall computer HC.

Next, the solenoid management process is executed (step S100). In this solenoid management process, the normal electric accessory solenoid 41c and the large winning opening solenoid 42c are based on the solenoid control data set in the ordinary electric accessory management process (step S092) and the special electric accessory management process (step S094). The output control of the excitation signal is executed for 52c, SOL1 to 3, and the like. As a result, the opening / closing lid 47, the opening door 42b, and the single-winged member 52b are operated to realize the opening / closing operation of the starting port 35 and the large winning openings 40 and 50.

Next, all the registers are saved, the performance display monitoring process is executed, and then all the registers are restored (steps S101 to 103). In the performance display monitor processing, necessary processing is executed regarding the display control of the performance display 99.

Next, the count value of the WDT is cleared (step S104). As a result, the WDT is reset for each interrupt and the count value is returned to the initial value.

When the processing of steps S081 to S104 is completed, the timer interrupt processing is terminated and the main control side main processing is executed until the next timer interrupt occurs.

<13. Special electric accessory management process: Fig. 13>
Next, the special electric accessory management process (step S095) in FIG. 12 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the details of the special electric accessory management process in step S095.

In FIG. 13, the CPU 201 first determines the state of the small hit medium flag (step S501). The small hit medium flag is a flag for designating whether or not the small hit game is in progress, and when the flag is in the ON state (= 5AH), it indicates that the small hit game is in progress. When the flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), it indicates that the small hit game is not in progress. The small hit middle flag is set when the big hit lottery result is a small hit when the variation display operation of the special symbol is completed in the special symbol management process (step S093). When the small hit middle flag is in the ON state (5AH) (step S501: = 5AH), the small hit process is performed (step S504). This small hit process is a process for controlling a series of game operations of the small hit game. Details of this small hit process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 14 to 17.

When the small hit middle flag is in the OFF state (00H) (step S501: ≠ 5AH), then the state of the condition device operation flag is determined (step S502). This conditional device operation flag is a flag that specifies whether or not the jackpot game is in progress. If the flag is in the ON state (= 5AH), it indicates that the jackpot game is in progress, and the flag is in the OFF state. If it is (= 00H), it indicates that the jackpot game is not in progress. The condition device operation flag is ON when the big hit lottery result is a big hit at the end of the special symbol fluctuation display game in the special symbol management process (step S093 in FIG. 12), or when a V prize is won during the small hit game ( It is set to 5AH) (see the setting process at the time of V winning in FIG. 16 described later).

If the condition device operation flag is in the OFF state (step S502: ≠ 5AH), the small hit game is not in progress and the big hit game is not in progress, so the special electric accessory management process is exited without doing anything. On the other hand, when the condition device operation flag is in the ON state (5AH) (step S502: = 5AH), it is assumed that a big hit game or a V-hit game is in progress, and processing is performed according to the special electric accessory operation status (00H to 04H). (Step S503). The "special electric accessory operation status" is a value that specifies the behavior of the special variable winning devices 42 and 52, and the process of any one of steps S505 to S509 relating to the execution control of the winning game is performed according to the status value. Will be done. Specifically, the special symbol operation status is "start processing (00H) (specify the standby state before the start of the big hit game)" and "operation start processing (01H) (specify the standby state before the start of the round game)". , "Operating (02H) (specify that the round game is being executed)", "Continuing determination (03H) (specifying that the round game continuation is being determined)", and "End processing (04H) (Big hit game end processing) Depending on which of the above, the jackpot start process (step S505), the special electric accessory operation start process (step S506), the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process (step S508), or the jackpot end process will be described later. (Step S509) is performed. By these processes, the operation of the special variable winning device 52 and the movable accessory in the floating area 59 are controlled, and the big hit game or the V hit game is realized.

<13-1. Small hit game control process: FIGS. 14 to 17>
Next, the small hit game control process according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 17.

(14. Small hit processing: Fig. 14)
First, the small hit process (step S504 in FIG. 13) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the details of the small hit process.

In FIG. 14, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not the operation status of the special electric accessory is "operating (02H)" or "continuing determination (03H)" (step S601). If the operation status of the special electric accessory is not "operating (02H)" and "continuation determination (03H)" (step S601: ≠ 02H and ≠ 03H), the process proceeds to the determination process of step S603, and the special electric accessory When the operation status is "Operating (02H)" or "Continuing determination (03H)" (step S601: = 02H or = 03H), after performing the right grand prize opening number confirmation process (step S602). ), Proceed to the determination process of step S603. The details of the process for confirming the number of winnings in the right-handed winning opening will be described later with reference to FIG.

Proceeding to the process of step S603, it is determined whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is zero (step S603). In the special symbol accessory operation timer here, a timer value that manages the small hit start INT (opening effect time), the small hit end INT (ending effect time), the opening / closing operation game time, etc. is set according to the processing state. Has been done. Until the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes zero (step S603: NO), the process proceeds to the determination process of step S606. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer is zero (step S603: YES), the special electric accessory operation status-specific process is executed (step S605). Here, processing is performed according to the special electric accessory operation status value “00H to 04H”.

When the processing for each special electric accessory operation status in step S605 is completed, it is determined whether or not the special electric accessory operation status is "operating (02H)" (step S606). If the operation status of the special electric accessory is not "operating (02H)" (step S606: ≠ 02H), the small hit process is exited without doing anything.

On the other hand, when the operation status of the special electric accessory is "operating (02H)" (step S606: = 02H), the large winning opening opening / closing operation setting process is executed (step S607). In this large winning opening opening / closing operation setting process, the control data for the solenoid (right) required to realize the opening / closing operation of the right large winning opening 50 (single-winged member 52b) and the operation of the distribution accessory according to the small hit type. The large winning opening solenoid 52c (control data for SOL1 to SOL1 to 3) is set according to the processing state. The data set in the large winning opening opening / closing operation setting process is used in the solenoid management process (step S100) in FIG. When the above-mentioned large winning opening opening / closing operation setting process is completed, the small hit process is exited.

(15. Right big prize opening prize number confirmation process: Fig. 15)
Next, the process for confirming the number of winnings in the right-handed winning opening (step S602 in FIG. 14) will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the details of the right grand prize opening winning number confirmation process.

In FIG. 15, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not a winning (winning ball) is detected in the right large winning opening 50 based on whether or not the sensor SW1 detects it (step S621). If there is no detection by the sensor SW1 (step S621: NO), step S629 is executed.

When there is a detection by the sensor SW1 (right large winning opening sensor 52a) (step S621: YES), the normal winning command transmission process is performed (step S622). In this normal prize command transmission process, a "right grand prize opening command" is transmitted as a winning command for designating that the right grand prize opening 50 has won a prize. By this right grand prize opening winning command, the production control unit 24 grasps that the game ball has won a prize in the right major winning opening 50 and the current number of winnings, and performs the production processing related to the winning (for example, FIG. 36 (). C) Processing related to the winning number notification effect). Although not shown, if the number of winning balls to the right large winning opening 50 exceeds the maximum number of winnings, it is considered that there is an over winning, and the above right large winning opening winning command is replaced with an over winning command. The winning command (OV winning command) is transmitted (in this embodiment, it is transmitted for each over winning command). Upon receiving the OV winning command, the effect control unit 24 performs an effect process related to the over-winning. Here, in the present embodiment, the characteristic winning number notification effect 136 described with reference to FIG. 36 (C) appears in the first round (1R, which is regarded as the first round) at the time of hitting V. Therefore, if an over-winning occurs during the 1R, an over-winning effect different from that of other rounds (2nd and subsequent rounds) may be displayed. For example, at the time of over winning in 1R, a special winning sound (explosion sound) is output, a special character image is displayed, and an over winning effect (special over) such as a special light effect (flash effect) is displayed. Winning production) can be made to appear. Further, this special over-winning effect may function as a "setting suggestion effect" that suggests an internal setting value. For example, in the case of low setting (settings 1 and 2), only "explosion sound" is used, in the case of intermediate setting (settings 3 and 4), "explosion sound + flash effect", and in the case of high setting (settings 5 and 6). As the setting value increases, such as "explosion sound + special character image display + flash effect", a flashy setting suggestion effect can be displayed. In addition, when the setting suggestion effect is displayed, a predetermined effect lottery may be executed when an over-winning occurs, and the effect may be displayed on condition that the lottery is won. This lottery probability may be uniform (for example, 25%) in settings 1 to 6 or different in some or all of settings 1 to 6 (for example, in the case of high setting, intermediate setting and low setting). You may win with a higher probability than in the case of).

After completing the normal winning command transmission process, the counter addition process is then performed (step S623). In this counter addition process, the right grand prize opening winning counter for counting the winning game balls (winning balls) of the right grand winning opening 50 and the game balls (remaining balls) staying in the right grand winning opening 50 are used. Add 1 to each of the right-handed winning opening discharge confirmation counters for counting.

Next, it is determined whether or not the operation status of the special electric accessory is "operating (02H)" (step S624). If the operation status of the special electric accessory is not "operating (02H)" (step S624: NO), the process proceeds to step S629. On the other hand, when the operation status of the special electric accessory is "operating (02H)" (step S624: YES), it is determined whether or not the right large winning opening winning counter has reached the maximum number of winnings (for example, 10). (Step S625). If the maximum number of winnings has not been reached (step S625: NO), the process proceeds to step S629 without doing anything, and if the maximum number of winnings has been reached (step S625: YES), the conditions for closing the large winning opening are satisfied. As a result, the special symbol accessory operation timer is cleared (step S626), and the process proceeds to step S629. When step S625 is executed during operation (02H), the special symbol accessory operation timer here is set to the large winning opening operation time.

In the process of step S629, it is determined whether or not the sensor SW2 or SW5 related to the V region has detected, that is, whether or not the V prize has been won. If there is no detection by the sensor SW2 or SW5 (step S629: NO), the processing of steps 630 to S632 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S633.

On the other hand, when the sensor SW2 or SW5 detects it (step S629: YES), it is assumed that a V prize has occurred, and the V prize winning command transmission process is performed (step S630). In this V winning command transmission process, the "V winning command" is transmitted to the effect control unit 24. The V winning command can include at least the current hit type information (separate from small hits 1 to 4 (1 to 4 per V)) (for example, the current hit type and the game state information at the time of winning). be able to). When the effect control unit 24 receives the V prize command, the effect process related to the V prize effect (see FIG. 36B) is performed.

Next, assuming that the V winning (discharge ball) is detected, the right large winning opening discharge confirmation counter is subtracted by 1 (step S631), and the V winning setting process is executed (step S632). The details of this V winning setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S633, it is determined whether or not the sensors SW3 / SW6 related to the loss region or the discharge port sensor SW4 have detected. If there is no detection by these sensors (step S633: NO), the process of confirming the number of winnings in the right grand prize opening is performed without doing anything. On the other hand, when there is detection by these sensors SW (step S633: YES), that is, when there is a non-V winning, the ejection winning command transmission process is performed (step S634). In this discharge winning command transmission process, a "discharge command" is transmitted to the effect control unit 24 when passing through the sensor SW3 or SW6 (not transmitted when passing through SW4). When the effect control unit 24 receives the discharge command, the effect control unit 24 performs an effect process related to the loss effect, provided that no V prize has been generated.

Next, the right grand prize opening discharge confirmation counter is subtracted by 1 (step S635). When the game ball that has won the right grand prize opening 50 is ejected, it is detected by the sensors SW2 and SW5 if the V prize is won, and is detected by the sensors SW3, SW4 and SW6 if the V prize is not won. Therefore, when all the game balls that have won the right grand prize opening 50 are ejected, the right grand prize opening emission confirmation counter becomes 0 in either the process of step S631 or step S635. In addition, during the small hit game, when the remaining ball discharge time has elapsed, the special electric accessory operation status is 04H (during end processing) when the right large winning opening discharge confirmation counter becomes 0. ) Is set.

(16. V winning setting process: Fig. 16)
Next, the V winning setting process (step S632 in FIG. 15) during the small hit game will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the details of the V winning setting process.

In FIG. 16, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not the state of the condition device operation flag is the OFF state (= 00H) (≠ 5AH) (step S641). When the condition device operation flag is ON state (= 5AH) (step S641: NO), that is, when the condition device operation flag by V winning is already set to the ON state, or when the jackpot is won, the condition device operation flag is ON. If it is set to the state, the V winning setting process is exited without doing anything.

On the other hand, when the condition device operation flag is in the OFF state (≠ 5AH) (step S641: YES), the flag setting process related to the occurrence of V winning is performed (step S642). In this flag setting process, the condition device operation flag is set to the ON state (= 5AH) and the V winning flag is set to the ON state (= 5AH) as the pre-game processing per V. As a result, after the condition device is activated and the small hit game is completed, the determination result of step S502 in FIG. 13 becomes'= 5AH', and the small hit game is controlled in the control process (steps S505 to S509). The "game per V" corresponding to the hit type will be executed. In addition, the "V prize flag" is a flag that specifies that a V prize has been won during the small hit game, and whether the current hit in which the condition device operation flag is set to the ON state is due to the V prize or a big hit. It is a flag to identify whether it is due to winning. Further, this "V winning flag" is set to the OFF state (= 00H) at the end of the game per V.

Next, the game state transition setting process related to the V prize is performed (step S643). In this game state transition setting process, various data for designating the game state (see FIG. 6) to be transferred after the end of the V-hit game is stored in a predetermined buffer according to the small hit type won this time (state). Buffer setting process). The value stored in the buffer is read out in the jackpot end process (step S509 in FIG. 13) during the special electric accessory management process described later, and various flag areas (time saving function and open extension function) for specifying the game state are read. It is set in the flag storage area that specifies the operating status such as. Since the game state transition control is not performed at the time of non-V winning, the game state transition setting process at the time of non-V winning is not provided in this embodiment.

(17. Processing by operation status of special electric accessory: Fig. 17)
Next, the special electric accessory operation status-based processing (step S605) in FIG. 14 will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing details of the special electric accessory stator-specific processing in step S605 in FIG.

In FIG. 17, the CPU 201 refers to the current operation status of the special electric accessory, and executes each process of steps S612 to S616 according to which value of 00H to 04H the status value is (step S611). .. Hereinafter, each process of steps S612 to S616 will be described.

(17-1. Small hit start process: step S612)
At the start of the small hit game, the operation status of the special electric accessory is "start processing (00H)". Therefore, here, first, the small hit start process of step S612 is executed. In this small hit start process, "small hit start INT (opening time)" is set as the pre-opening interval time before the opening / closing operation game is executed in the special symbol accessory operation timer as the preprocessing for the opening / closing operation game execution start. The right grand prize opening winning counter that counts the number of winnings to the right grand winning opening 50 is cleared, and the operation status of the special electric accessory is updated to "operation start processing (01H)". If the small hit on the special figure 2 side is won during the time saving state, the small hit start INT is set to 0 ms or an extremely short time (for example, about several tens of ms) in order to improve the game digestion speed. May be good.

(17-2. Small hit special electric accessory operation start processing: step S613)
Next, the operation start processing of the small hit special electric accessory in step S613 will be described. This small hit special electric accessory operation start process is executed after the small hit start interval time has elapsed (step S603: YES in FIG. 14, in the case of operation start process (01H)). Here, the winning number counter (winning number counter and discharge confirmation counter) related to the large winning opening is cleared, and the special symbol accessory operation timer is set to the "small hit large winning opening operation time setting" shown in FIG. 22 (b) described later. The large winning opening opening operation time (opening / closing operation time of the right large winning opening 50 related to the opening / closing operation game) based on the "table" is set. Then, the operation status of the special electric accessory is updated to "operating (02H)". In the large winning opening opening / closing operation setting process in step S607 in FIG. 14, the excitation signal ON / OFF setting process for the solenoid based on the large winning opening opening operation time is executed, and as a result, the right side related to the opening / closing operation game is executed. The opening / closing operation of the large winning opening 50 is controlled. In the opening / closing operation of the large winning opening 50, the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes zero after the large winning opening opening operation time (here, the opening / closing operation game time) has elapsed, or the V prize is generated or the maximum. It is controlled until the number of winnings is reached and the special symbol accessory operation timer is forcibly cleared to zero (during operation (02H), see step S603: NO processing route).

(T21-2. Large winning opening operation time setting table for small hits: Fig. 22 (b))
FIG. 22 (b) shows the above-mentioned "large winning opening operation time setting table for small hits". In the small hit large winning opening operation time setting table, the initial value of the large winning opening operating time according to the small hit type is set as the data for specifying the opening / closing operation time of the right large winning opening 50 related to the opening / closing operation game. ing. In the case of the present embodiment, 1800 ms is defined for small hits 1 and 2, and an initial value of 1200 ms is defined for small hits 3 and 4. When this timer value is set in the special symbol accessory operation timer in the process of step S613 described above, and the opening / closing operation of the right large winning opening 50 is executed in the large winning opening opening / closing operation setting process of step S607 in FIG. It will be used.

Here, in order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, the operation control related to the opening / closing operation (opening / closing operation game) of the right large winning opening 50 related to the small hit game, which is closely related to the present invention, is shown in FIG. The process of setting the opening / closing operation of the large winning opening in step S607 and FIGS. 22 (b) to 24 (b) will be described in detail.

In the small hit special electric accessory operation start process in step S613 described above, the CPU 201 has a special symbol combination of the large winning opening opening operation time based on the "small hit large winning opening operation time setting table" of FIG. 22 (b). After being set in the object operation timer and the special electric accessory operation status is updated to "operating (02H)", the above-mentioned large winning opening opening / closing operation setting process is performed until the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes zero. (Step S607 in FIG. 14) will be executed (step S606: processing route of YES). In the large winning opening opening / closing operation setting process, first, based on the small winning large winning opening opening / closing operation setting table selection table shown in FIG. Then, the solenoid control data for the right winning opening solenoid 52c is created based on the special symbol accessory operation timer value, and the opening / closing operation pattern of the right winning opening 50 is specified.

(T22-2. Large winning opening opening / closing operation setting table selection table for small hits: Fig. 23 (b))
FIG. 23 (b) shows the above-mentioned "small hit large winning opening opening operation setting table selection table". As shown in the figure, the large winning opening opening / closing operation setting table associated with the winning type is defined in the large winning opening opening / closing operation setting table for small hits of the present embodiment. Here, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), either OPENTBL-D2 or OPENTBL-D3 is selected according to the small hit type won this time.

(T22-2. Large winning opening opening / closing operation setting table for small hits: Fig. 24 (b))
FIG. 24 (b) shows a large winning opening opening / closing operation setting table for small hits. As shown in the figure, the large winning opening opening / closing operation setting table for small hits of the present embodiment defines data necessary for designating the opening pattern of the large winning openings related to the small hit game. Specifically, the data to be stored in the right grand prize opening opening flag is defined. Taking the illustrated OPENTBL-D2 as a typical example, the right grand prize opening opening flag is a flag used to create solenoid control data for the right grand winning opening solenoid 52c, and the flag is in the ON state. When (= 5AH), the excitation signal output for solenoid control (large winning opening open) is specified, and when the flag is OFF (= 00H), the exciting signal output is stopped (large winning opening closed). ) Is specified. Further, the "timer value" in the figure indicates the timer value of the special symbol accessory operation timer, and the "set value" corresponding to the timer value is the set value (ON / OFF data) of the flag for opening the large winning opening. Is shown. That is, when the large winning opening opening / closing operation setting table of FIG. 24 is referred to, when the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes the illustrated "timer value", the corresponding "setting value" is the large winning opening. It is set to the open flag.

For example, in the case of "OPENTBL-D2", the set value corresponding to the special symbol accessory operation timer "1800 ms" is "5AH", and the set value corresponding to "0 ms" is "00H". Therefore, when the large winning opening opening / closing operation setting process of step S607 is first executed, since the special symbol accessory operation timer is "1800ms", "5AH" is set for the large winning opening opening flag, and thereafter. , "5AH" is set in the flag for opening the big winning opening until the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches "0ms" (opening the right big winning opening). Then, when the special symbol accessory operation timer is set to "0 ms", "00H" is set in the flag for opening the large winning opening (closed right large winning opening). Therefore, during 1800 ms, the right large winning opening 50 is in an open state.

The above set value is confirmed as solenoid control data in the solenoid management process (step S100) of FIG. 12, and the excitation signal output process / stop process for the large winning opening solenoid is performed based on the set value. However, if the maximum number of winnings is reached after the large winning opening is opened, the special symbol accessory operation timer is cleared to zero (special symbol accessory operation timer ← 0ms), and the set value is set to "00H". The big prize opening will be forcibly closed even before the maximum opening time has elapsed. Although detailed description is omitted to avoid duplication, the opening operation of the large winning opening for big hits in FIG. 24 (a) or the opening operation for opening the large winning opening for V in FIG. 24 (c) is performed. Similarly, when other OPENTBLs such as OPENTBL-D4 to D6 in the setting table are referred to, the flag for opening the large winning opening (00H or 5AH) corresponding to the timer value is set, and the opening / closing operation of the large winning opening is performed. It is designed to be controlled.

(17-3. Processing during operation of small hit special electric accessory: step S614)
Next, the processing during operation of the small hit special electric accessory in step S614 will be described. This small hit special electric bonus operation processing is performed when the special symbol bonus operation timer becomes zero while the special electric bonus operation status is "operating (02H)", that is, the opening / closing operation game time described above. It is executed when the special symbol accessory operation timer is cleared to zero due to the progress, the occurrence of V winning, or the maximum number of winnings (during operation (02H), see step S603: NO processing route). Here, as a setting process at the end of the opening / closing operation game, the remaining ball discharge time (for example, 1480 ms (during a round game)) is set in the special symbol accessory operation timer, and the special electric accessory operation status is "continuously determined". Update to "Medium (03H)".

(17-4. Small hit continuation determination process: step S615)
Next, the small hit continuation determination process (step S615) in step S615 will be described. This small hit continuation determination process is executed when it is confirmed that all the winning balls (all remaining balls) that have won in the right large winning opening 50 have been discharged after the remaining ball ejection time has elapsed (during the continuation determination (continuation determination). 03H), step S603: NO processing route). Specifically, when the remaining ball discharge time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the right large winning opening discharge confirmation counter is zero, that is, whether or not all winning balls have been discharged (winning ball discharge confirmation process). (Not shown)), when the ejection of all the winning balls is completed, the small hit continuation determination process of step S615 is executed.

Here, the "small hit end interval time (small hit end INT)" is set in the special symbol accessory operation timer, and the special electric accessory operation status is updated to "end processing (04H)". However, for the small hit end INT set here, the pre-opening interval (int before opening) is set when a V prize is won, and in the case of a non-V prize, the "ending time" which is the production time width of the ending effect. Is set. However, the above-mentioned V-winning INT may be started immediately without setting the pre-opening INT at the time of V-winning. In addition, the small hit end INT at the time of non-V winning differs at least according to the game state at the time of winning the small hit, and 10 seconds is set when the game state is in the normal state and 2.5 seconds when the game state is in the time saving state. Will be done.

Although not shown, it is monitored whether or not the remaining balls are discharged after the remaining ball discharge time has elapsed, and if all the winning balls are not discharged within the predetermined time, an error due to ball clogging has occurred. It is assumed that the discharge error processing is executed.

(17-5. Small hit end processing: step S616)
Next, the small hit end process in step S616 will be described. This small hit end process (step S616) is executed after the small hit end INT has elapsed (see end process (04H), step S603: NO processing route). Here, as various setting processes at the end of the small hit, the small hit middle flag is set to the OFF state (00H), and the special electric accessory operation status is updated to "start processing (00H)". With the end of this small hit end process, a series of control processes related to the small hit game is completed.

<Big hit game control process (steps S505 to S509 in FIG. 13): FIGS. 18 to 20>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 18 to 20, the jackpot game (including the game per V) control process (steps S505 to S509 during the special electric accessory management process of FIG. 13) according to the present embodiment will be described in detail. do.

(18. Big hit start processing: Fig. 18)
First, the jackpot start process (step S505 in FIG. 13) will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the details of the jackpot start process.

At the start of the big hit game, the operation status of the special electric accessory is set to the initial status value of "start processing (00H)". Therefore, when a big hit or a V prize is won, this big hit start process is performed first. Since both the jackpot game and the V-hit game are hit games in which a round game is executed, the same jackpot game is processed without distinguishing between the jackpot game and the V-hit game unless otherwise required below. It is explained as.

In FIG. 18, the CPU 201 first performs the setting process at the start of the big hit necessary for starting the big hit game (step S511: the setting process at the start of the big hit). Here, as a setting process at the start of a big hit, 5AH (ON state) is stored in the accessory continuous operation device operation flag, and the special electric accessory operation status is switched to "operation start processing (01H)" (special electric combination). 01H is stored in the object operation status), and 01H is stored in the continuous count counter. The above-mentioned "role continuous operation device operation flag" is a flag for designating the operation state of the accessory continuous operation device, and when the flag is in the ON state (= 5AH), the accessory continuous operation device is in operation. It indicates that (round game continuation is possible), and when the flag is in the OFF state (= 00H), it indicates that the accessory continuous operation device is not activated (round game continuation is not possible). Further, the "consecutive number counter" is a counter for managing the number of consecutive executions of the round game, and the current number of rounds is stored here.

The value set in the continuous number counter (number of rounds) is the V per (per 2 types) won by the V prize during the small hit game, even if it is the big hit (per 1 type) won by the big hit lottery. Also, the value (01H) corresponding to the same "1Rth" is set. As a result, at the time of hitting V, the game per V is not started from the 2nd round, but is started from the 1st round. It should be noted that the identification of which hit (winning type) can be grasped by the special symbol determination data and the V winning flag.

Next, the setting table (not shown) at the start of operation of the accessory continuous operation device is acquired (step S512), and the setting process required at the start of the big hit game is executed (step S513: setting process for each special symbol determination data). In the above-mentioned "setting table at the start of operation of the continuous accessory actuating device", "maximum number of rounds (specified number of rounds), start interval time, and round display LED" are defined according to the hit type. The CPU 201 refers to the accessory continuous operation device operation start setting table, and stores the maximum number of rounds, the start interval time, and the round display LED in the corresponding area of the RAM 203, respectively, according to the hit type this time. In the case of a big hit, the big hit start INT (big hit start interval time) is set in the "start interval time", and in the case of a V hit, the V winning INT (V winning start interval time) is set. Further, the "round display LED number" is data for designating the maximum number of rounds (specified number of rounds), and the CPU 201 determines the maximum number of rounds this time for the round number display device 39b according to the round display LED number. Display.

When the process of step S513 is completed, a "hit start command" instructing the start of the opening effect is transmitted to the effect control unit 24 as an effect control command (step S514). This "hit start command" includes the current hit type information (different from big hits 1 to 4 and V hits 1 to 4) and game status information at the time of winning, and the effect control unit 24 side has a big hit game. -When deciding a series of hit effect modes (a series of hit effect scenarios including opening effect, round effect (round start effect, round middle effect, round end effect), ending effect, etc.) developed during the V-hit game. Used for.

As described above, when the jackpot start process is exited, the special electric accessory operation start process is exited, and the process proceeds to the right-handed notification information management process in step S097 of FIG.

(19. Special electric accessory operation start processing: Fig. 19)
Next, the special electric accessory operation start process (step S506 in FIG. 13) will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the details of the special electric accessory operation start processing.

In FIG. 19, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is zero (step S521). The special symbol accessory operation timer here is set to "interval time before the start of the round game". As this interval time, in the first round (1st round), the start interval time (big hit start INT, V winning INT) set in step S513 of FIG. 18 is monitored, but after the end of the 1st round, this step S521 When passing through, the "interval time before opening" (interval time (illegal monitoring period) set in the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process (step S508) described later) is monitored. Until the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes zero (step S521: NO), the special electric accessory operation start process is exited without doing anything.

On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer is zero, that is, when the pre-opening interval time (start interval time in the case of the first round) has elapsed (step S521: YES), the effect is accompanied by the large winning opening opening start operation. As a control command, a "large winning opening opening command" is transmitted to the effect control unit 24 (step S522). This "large winning opening opening command (round start command)" includes round game start information (round production start instruction information) and current round number information, and the production control unit 24 side has a round production corresponding to the number of rounds. Is used to make it appear.

Next, the large winning opening operation time setting table is acquired (step S523), and the large winning opening opening operation time setting process is performed (step S524). In this big winning opening opening operation time setting process, refer to the big winning opening operation time setting table in FIG. 22 (a) for a big hit and FIG. 22 (c) for a V hit, depending on the winning type and the current number of rounds. The large winning opening opening operation time is stored in the special symbol accessory operation timer.

(T21-1. Grand prize opening operation time setting table: Fig. 22 (a) (c))
In the above-mentioned winning opening operation time setting table, the winning opening opening operation time (maximum opening time of the winning opening) associated with the winning type and the current number of rounds is defined, and the winning type and the current round are defined. The opening operation time of the big winning opening is determined according to the number. Specifically, in the case of a big hit, the big winning opening operation time setting table in FIG. 22 (a) is referred to, and as shown in the figure, in the case of a big hit 1 or a big hit 2, 1R to 7R is 30,000 ms (30 seconds). ) Is set to 30000 ms from 1R to 10R in the case of a big hit 3 or a big hit 4 (see time t18 or later in FIG. 9A (A)).

On the other hand, in the case of hitting V, the first round is regarded as the latter half of the 1st round, so the operation time of the big winning opening is set as follows. In the case of 1 per V or 2 per V (in the case of V winning when 1 small hit or 2 small hits are won), the 1st R is 28200 ms (time t16 to time t17 in FIG. 9A (A), time t16 in FIG. 10A). (Refer to the column) is set, and 30,000 ms is set from 2R to 7R. Further, in the case of 3 per V or 4 per V (in the case of V winning when 3 small hits or 4 small hits are won), the 1st R is 28800 ms (time t57 to time t58 in FIG. 9B (C), FIG. 10B). (See time t57 column) is set, and 30,000 ms is set from 2R to 7R (see time t59 and later in FIG. 9B (C)).

Next, it is determined whether or not the V winning flag is in the ON state (= 5AH) (step S525).
(When the V winning flag is ON: the processing route of S525 to S527)
When the V winning flag is in the ON state (step S525: YES), it is determined whether or not the continuous number counter (current number of rounds) is "01H" (step S526). If the continuous count counter is not 01H (continuous count counter ≠ 01H), that is, if the current number of rounds is the second round or later (step S526: YES), the right grand prize opening winning counter is cleared (00H is stored) (00H is stored). Step S527). However, if the continuous count counter is 01H (continuous count counter = 01H), that is, if the current number of rounds is the 1st round (presumably the 1st round) (step S526: NO), nothing is done in step S529. Proceed to processing. In the present embodiment, by the processing of steps S526 to S527, the number of winnings in the right large winning opening 50 is not cleared to zero during the small hit game (presumably the first half of 1R) in the 1st round at the time of hitting V. As a result, at the time of hitting V, it is possible to count all the winning numbers that have been won in the right large winning opening 50 during the small hit game to the V hit game in the first round (1R, which is regarded as the first round). ing.

(When the V winning flag is OFF: processing route of S525 to S527)
When the V winning flag is in the OFF state (≠ 5AH) (step S525: NO), in this case, since the big hit game is in progress, the lower big winning opening number counter that counts the winning number of the lower big winning opening 40 is set. Clear (store 00H) (step S528), and proceed to the process of step S529.

Proceeding to the process of step S529, the large winning opening opening / closing operation setting process is performed (step S529). The large winning opening opening / closing operation setting process has substantially the same processing content as the large winning opening opening / closing operation setting process (step S607 in FIG. 14) at the time of the small hit process described above. Here, in the case of a big hit, refer to the big hit opening / closing operation setting table for big hits in FIG. 23 (a), and refer to the big winning opening opening / closing operation setting table according to the big hit type and the current number of rounds ( Here, OPENTBL-D1) is acquired. In the case of V hit, refer to the large winning opening opening / closing operation setting table for V hit in FIG. 23 (c), and refer to the large winning opening opening / closing operation setting table according to the V hit type and the current number of rounds ( Here, any one of OPENTBL-D4 to 6) is acquired. Then, based on the acquired large winning opening opening / closing operation setting table and the special symbol accessory operation timer value, the opening / closing operation pattern of the lower special winning opening 40 or the right special winning opening 50 is specified. The setting state of the flag for opening the large winning opening is as shown in FIG. 24 (a) in the case of OPENTBL-D1 and FIG. 24 (c) in the case of OPENTBL-D4 to D6. (Α) In the case of big hits 1 and 2, the lower big winning opening 40 is opened from 1R to 7R for a maximum of 30 seconds, and in the case of (β) big hits 3 and 4, the lower big winning opening 40 is opened from 1R to 10R for a maximum of 30 seconds. Open, (γ) In the case of 1 or 2 per V, the 1st round opens the right big winning opening 50 for a maximum of 28.2 seconds (opens for 1.8 seconds during the small hit game), and the 2nd to 7th rounds open the right big winning opening. Open 50 for a maximum of 30 seconds, (δ) In the case of 3 or 4 per V, the 1R opens the right big winning opening 50 for a maximum of 28.8 seconds (opens for 1.2 seconds during a small hit game), 2R-7R The right big winning opening 50 will be opened for up to 30 seconds.

When the opening / closing operation setting process of the large winning opening in step S529 is completed, the operation status of the special electric accessory is switched to "in operation (02H)" (02H is stored in the operation status of the special electric accessory) (step S530). Exit the object operation start process and exit the special electric accessory operation start process.

As described above, when the special electric accessory operation start process is exited, the process proceeds to the right-handed notification information management process in step S097 of FIG. 12 after exiting the special electric accessory operation start process.

(20. Processing during operation of special electric accessory: Fig. 20)
Next, the process during operation of the special electric accessory (step S507 in FIG. 13) will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the details of the processing during operation of the special electric accessory.

In FIG. 20, the CPU 201 first performs a lower large winning opening winning number confirmation process (step S551). In this lower-ranking prize opening number confirmation process, the number of winnings of the lower-ranking winning opening 40 is mainly counted based on the detection information by the lower-ranking winning opening sensor 42a, and whether or not the winning number reaches the maximum winning number. Check if. When the maximum number of winnings is reached, the special symbol accessory operation timer is cleared in the same manner as in the process of step S626 (see FIG. 15). Further, here, when it is confirmed that a prize has been won in the lower prize opening 40, a "lower prize winning command" is transmitted as a winning command for designating that the lower prize winning opening 40 has been won. The OV winning command is also transmitted to the lower prize opening 40 at the time of over winning. By the lower big prize opening winning command and the OV winning command, the production control unit 24 grasps that the game ball has won the lower big winning opening 50 and the current number of winnings, and reports the number of winnings related to the big hit game. Performs production processing related to winning a prize.

Next, the right large winning opening winning number confirmation process is performed (step S552). This right-ranked prize-winning number confirmation process is the same as the right-ranked prize-winning number confirmation process in FIG. 14 (step S602, see FIG. 15 showing details thereof), which has already been described. Therefore, in order to avoid duplicate description, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

When the process of confirming the number of winnings in the right large winning opening in step S552 is completed, the processing for setting the opening / closing operation of the large winning opening is performed (step S553). Since the large winning opening opening / closing operation setting process here is the same as the method of the large winning opening opening / closing operation setting process (step S529) during the special electric accessory operation start process already described in FIG. 19, duplicate description is given. A detailed explanation will be omitted for the avoidance.

Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is zero (step S554). Since the above-mentioned large winning opening opening operation time is set in the special symbol accessory operation timer here, it is determined in the determination process of step S554 whether or not the large winning opening opening operating time is zero. .. Until the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes zero (step S554: NO), the process during operation of the special electric accessory is exited without doing anything.

If the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches zero (the opening operation time of the large winning opening has elapsed) (step S554: YES), it is assumed that the large winning opening in this round game has been closed, and a "round end command" is produced. It is transmitted to the control unit 24 (step S555). This "round end command" is used when the effect control unit 24 side displays the "round end effect" during the inter-round INT.

Next, various setting processes are performed when the round game is completed (step S556). Here, as various setting processes at the end of the round game, the special electric accessory operation status is switched to "continuation determination (03H)" (03H is stored in the special electric accessory operation status), and the special symbol accessory operation timer is set. , Remaining sphere discharge time (eg, 1480 ms) is stored.

As described above, when the process during operation of the special electric accessory is exited, the process of starting operation of the special electric accessory is exited, and the process proceeds to the right-handed notification information management process in step S097 of FIG.

(20A. Special electric accessory operation continuation determination process: step S508)
Next, the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process (step S508) of FIG. 13 will be described.

Here, first, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is zero. In the special symbol accessory operation timer here, the remaining ball discharge time after the big winning opening is closed is set (see step S556 in FIG. 20). If the remaining ball discharge time has not elapsed, the above-mentioned right large winning opening winning number confirmation process (step S602 in FIG. 14) is performed to determine whether or not the remaining ball has been discharged, and the remaining ball discharge time has passed. If it has passed, the right-handed winning opening discharge confirmation counter is zero, that is, it is determined whether or not all the winning balls have been discharged. Then, when all the winning balls are confirmed to be discharged, the following processing is performed depending on whether or not the specified number of rounds (maximum number of rounds) has been reached.

If the maximum number of rounds has not been reached, 1 is added to the continuous count counter, INT (20 ms) before opening is set in the special symbol accessory operation timer, and the special electric accessory operation status is set to "Activate". Update to "Start processing (01H)". On the other hand, when the specified number of rounds is reached, the special electric accessory operation status is updated to "end processing (04H)" as a process when the round is not continued, and the end interval time is set in the special symbol accessory operation timer. (In the case of a big hit, the big hit end INT, in the case of a V hit, the V hit end INT) is set, and as an effect control command, a "big hit end command" instructing the start of the ending effect is transmitted to the effect control unit 24. As a result, the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process is exited.

(20B. Big hit end processing: step S509)
Next, the jackpot end process (step S509) of FIG. 13 will be described. In this big hit end process, the process related to the end of the big hit game / V-hit game is executed.

Here, first, the CPU 201 first determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer (end interval time) is zero. When the end interval time has elapsed, various data including the V winning flag used in this big hit game or V-hit game and the above state buffer are cleared, and the transition destination game state according to the winning type this time (Fig.) 6) is set, the game state specification data is set, and the operation status of the special electric accessory is updated to "start processing (00H)". With this jackpot end process, a series of control processes relating to the jackpot game or the V-hit game is terminated.

<21. Processing on the production control side: Fig. 21>
Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the effect control process on the effect control unit 24 side of the present embodiment will be described. The processing on the effect control unit 24 side is mainly a predetermined main process (effect control side main process: FIG. 21) and a timer interrupt process activated by a scheduled interrupt (effect control side timer interrupt process: not shown). ) And. This effect control side timer interrupt process is executed by interrupting at predetermined time intervals (about 1 ms) during the effect control side main process execution, and includes various processes necessary for the effect operation.

(11-1. Main processing on the production control side: FIG. 21)
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a main process on the effect control unit side (main process on the effect control side). When the power is turned on from the outside to the gaming machine main body, the effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) starts the main process on the effect control side shown in FIG. 21.

In the main process on the effect control side, the CPU 241 first executes necessary initial setting processes before the start of the game operation (step S071).

When the initial setting process of step S071 is completed, the main loop process of steps S073 to S078 is performed at predetermined time intervals as the process during normal operation, and the effect software random number update process of step S079 is repeatedly executed otherwise.

In the process of step S072, the CPU 241 refers to the counter value for the main loop update cycle and determines whether or not the main loop update cycle that triggers the execution of the main loop process has arrived (step S072). The main loop update cycle counter is counted in a predetermined process (main loop update process) during the effect control side timer interrupt process (not shown). In this main loop update process, the main loop update cycle counter is updated for each interrupt (main loop update cycle counter + 1). The counter for the main loop update cycle is a counter that circulates in a range of multiples of 16 (for example, 0 to 31) by, for example, increment processing. In this embodiment, the main loop process is executed every 16 ms. Until this main loop update cycle arrives (step S072: NO), the random numbers for various effects lottery are updated (step S079: software random number update process for various effects). The random number for the production lottery is used for the production lottery by the production control unit 24 side.

When the main loop update cycle has arrived (step S072: YES), the CPU 241 executes the received command analysis process (step S073). In this reception command analysis process, it is monitored whether or not the effect control command is stored in the command reception buffer, and if the effect control command is stored, this command is read out, and the effect control process corresponding to the read effect control command is read. To execute.

For example, when at least the variation pattern specification command is received and stored in the receive buffer (in the present embodiment, the variation pattern specification command and the decorative symbol specification command are received and they are stored in the reception buffer. Case), in the command analysis process, one or a plurality of types of effect patterns are determined based on the information (variation pattern information, winning type information) included in the command. The production pattern determined here works as a "parts production" as an element constituting the production scenario. Next, a time schedule is determined as to when and how long the production time width should be used to display the determined production pattern (parts production), and a production scenario is created (production scenario creation process). ). This effect scenario data is stored in the scenario setting area of the RAM 243. The CPU 241 executes the appearance control of the effect based on the scenario data. As a result, various production patterns (parts production) incorporated in the production scenario are developed one after another or at the same time, thereby realizing a "production scenario" in a broad sense.

Further, when another command is received, the effect processing related to the appearance control of the effect corresponding to the command is similarly executed. For example, when a V winning command is received, a V winning effect (for example, see FIG. 36 (B) and 37), and when a large winning opening winning command is received, a winning number notification effect (for example, FIG. 36 (for example)). C) (D), see FIG. 37), and other effects scenario creation processes related to various effects such as setting suggestion effects and hitting effects are executed according to the received effect commands.

When the received command analysis process in step S073 is completed, the scenario update process is executed (step S074). In this scenario update process, the contents of the timer required to execute the effect pattern are updated. A typical timer is an effect scenario timer that manages a time schedule related to the appearance timing of the effect. For example, within the variable period (decorative symbol fluctuation period) in which the decorative symbol is variablely displayed, which is substantially the same as the variable period in which the special symbol is variablely displayed (special symbol variable period). This timer manages a temporal schedule of what kind of effect pattern appears on the axis and with what time width to appear in the effect means. The above-mentioned effect scenario timer is also used in the effect processing related to the LED data update process (step S075) and the effect accessory control data update process (step S077), which will be described later, and one or a plurality of timers are provided depending on the application. Has been done.

In the scenario update process, the above-mentioned effect scenario timer is monitored, and when the time when one effect occurs, sound data for the speaker 46, a liquid crystal command for image display control, etc. are created, and each of them is set in the designated area of the RAM 243. Set. The liquid crystal command is transmitted to the display control unit (liquid crystal command transmission processing) in the effect control side timer interruption process (not shown), and causes the liquid crystal display device 36 to execute image display control, thereby following the effect scenario. Image production is realized. The LED data for the optical display device is created by the LED data update process (step S075) described later, and the motor control data for the movable body accessory is created by the effect accessory control data update process (step 077) described later. Ru.

Next, the LED data update process is executed (step S075). In this LED data update process, LED data of the effect LED such as the decorative lamp 45 is created based on the effect scenario data and the effect scenario timer, and is set in the designated area of the RAM 243. In the LED data created here, a control signal based on the LED data is output to the effect LED through the light display control unit in the effect control side timer interrupt process (not shown), thereby following the effect scenario. A light effect is realized.

Next, the sound output process is executed (step S076). In this sound output process, the sound data created in the scenario update process of step S074 is acquired, and if there is sound data to be reproduced, a sound effect is output from the speaker 46 through the acoustic control unit (sound source LSI). As a result, the sound production according to the production scenario is realized.

Next, the effect object control data update process is executed (step S077). In this effect bonus control data update process, control data of the movable accessory motor (not shown) is created based on the effect scenario data and the effect scenario timer, and is set in the designated area of the RAM 243. In the control data created here, a control signal based on the data is output to the accessory motor through the drive control unit (motor drive circuit) in the effect control side timer interrupt process (not shown). As a result, a movable body production according to the production scenario is realized.

Next, a noise countermeasure management process for monitoring the malfunction of the sound source LSI or the like is executed (step S078). If the program goes into a runaway state due to a malfunction, the watchdog timer times out and the CPU is automatically reset to recover from the runaway state. As a result, the effect software random number update process of step S079 is performed until the next main loop update cycle is reached after the main loop process is completed.

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, since the presence or absence of V winning is undecided, the setting process regarding the opening / closing operation pattern of the right large winning opening 50 is performed at the start of the opening operation game, at the end of the small hit INT, and at the V winning INT. A configuration for individually performing at a plurality of timings such as time has been described (see, for example, step S607, FIG. 19, FIG. 22 to FIG. 24 in FIG. 14). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be configured as follows (second embodiment).

In this second embodiment, the setting process relating to the opening / closing operation pattern of the right large winning opening 50 assuming the time of V winning is preset at the start of the small hit (for example, when the small hit start INT has elapsed). Is. Specifically, the setting process related to the opening / closing operation pattern of the right big winning opening 50 related to the "1R hit game (small hit game + V hit game)" is preset in the wake of the start of the small hit, and then The opening / closing operation pattern of the right large winning opening 50 is controlled according to the presence or absence of V winning.

Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 9B and 25. Here, a mode in which the present embodiment is applied to a high-speed route will be typically described. FIG. 9B is a time chart of a high-speed route similar to that of the first embodiment, and FIG. 25 is a schematic explanatory diagram for explaining the content of control processing related to the small hit game of the present embodiment. Hereinafter, the same components and control contents as those of the first embodiment will be described by omitting them as appropriate in order to avoid duplicate description.

(In the case of V prize on the high-speed route: Fig. 9B (C), Fig. 25 (a))
First, the case of V winning will be described with reference to FIGS. 9B (C) and 25 (a).

In FIG. 9B (C), when the small hit start INT (here, 0. seconds) from time t52 to time t53 has elapsed, first, as a setting process related to the opening / closing operation pattern of the right big winning opening 50, "small hit game (small hit game) Set the operation time of the big winning opening 50 of the right big winning opening 50 related to the series of opening and closing operations of "deemed 1R first half) + V-per game (deemed 1R second half)" (hereinafter, "start setting process" if necessary. "). Specifically, the initial value is "opening time of opening / closing operation game 1.2 seconds (first opening period) + closing INT 4 seconds (closing period) + opening time of game per V 28.8 seconds (second opening period). A total of 34 seconds is set in a predetermined timer (hereinafter referred to as “open / close operation management timer”) (see step S812 in FIG. 27 described later). This "open / close operation management timer" is a timer provided separately from the special symbol accessory operation timer, and is used as a timer for managing the open / close operation control of the right grand prize opening 50. Therefore, the small hit process according to the present embodiment is basically the same as the small hit process (FIGS. 14 to 17) according to the first embodiment, except for the process related to the opening / closing operation control of the right large winning opening 50. However, in the large winning opening opening / closing operation setting process in step S607 in FIG. 14, control is performed based on the opening / closing operation management timer instead of the special symbol accessory operation timer (ON / OFF setting process of the right large winning opening solenoid). ), And the point that the open / close operation management timer is cleared at a predetermined timing when a non-V prize is won (details of this will be described later). Further, the above-mentioned "closed INT" means, for example, in the case of a high-speed route, "remaining ball discharge period (for example, interval time at the end of opening / closing operation game 1.5 seconds) + V winning INT period (for example, 2.5 seconds)". 4 seconds, in the case of the rotating body route, it is 11.5 seconds of "remaining ball discharge period (1.5 seconds) + V winning INT period (for example, 10 seconds)" (see the remarks column in Fig. 31 (b)). Is.

In the present embodiment, a series of opening / closing operation patterns of the right-handed winning opening 50 is controlled based on the value of the opening / closing operation management timer described above. The opening / closing control of the right grand prize opening 50 (setting of the flag for the right grand winning opening, etc.) is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment. In the case of the present embodiment, before the start of the 2nd round (at the end of the small hit start INT), the "large winning opening opening / closing operation setting table selection table for setting at the start" shown in FIG. 32 (b) is referred to, and the 2nd round is referred to. Hereinafter, the “large winning opening opening / closing operation setting table selection table for V hit” shown in FIG. 32 (c) is referred to. Further, for the set value of the right large winning opening opening / closing flag before the start of the 2nd round, the "starting setting large winning opening opening / closing operation setting table (OPENTBL-D7, D8)" shown in FIG. 33 is referred to. By using these tables, it is possible to realize an opening / closing operation pattern similar to the case of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 9A. The table for hitting V shown in FIGS. 31 (c) and 32 (c) excludes the setting data of the 1st round, but this is a required timer for the 1st round at the end of the small hit start INT. This is because the value is preset and is unnecessary.

Returning to the explanation of FIG. 9B (C), when a V prize is generated at time t54, as in the first embodiment, at least the end of the opening / closing operation game is waited for, and the V-per game (the latter half of 1R is considered) is started. .. In the case of this example, the transition of the remaining opening time of the right big winning opening 50 (the remaining opening time of FIG. 25 (a)) and the open / closed state of the right big winning opening 50 are as follows (tsu) to (no) depending on the game situation. )become that way.

(T) Small hit start INT period from time t52 to time t53:
The start time setting process is not executed until the small hit start INT period from time t52 to time t53 has elapsed. Therefore, during the small hit start INT, the right big winning opening is closed (the big winning opening operation time is not set (zero)), and the remaining opening time of the right big winning opening 50, that is, the "first opening period" + The "second opening period" is "0 seconds + 0 seconds".

(N) At the end of the small hit start INT at time t53 (at the start of the opening / closing operation game):
When the small hit start INT end at this time t53 arrives, the start time setting process is executed. In the start setting process, as an initial value, "opening time of opening / closing operation game 1.2 seconds (first opening period) + closing INT 4 seconds (closing period) + opening time of game per V 28.8 seconds (second opening period)" ) ”34 seconds (see FIG. 31 (b), remark 1) is set in the open / close operation management timer. With reference to OPENTBL-D8 shown in FIG. 33, when the timer value is 34000 ms, the set value of the right big winning opening opening flag is 5AH, so that the right big winning opening 50 is opened when the small hit start INT ends. Is started (opening and closing operation game starts). After that, it is controlled to the open state until the timer value reaches 32,800 ms. The remaining opening time (first opening period + second opening period) is "1.2 seconds + 28.8 seconds".

(N) When V prize occurs at time t54 (when 1 second has passed from the start of opening the right big prize opening):
At time t54, the opening / closing operation management timer is 33 seconds (opening time 0.2 seconds of opening / closing operation game (first opening period remaining after 1 second) + closing INT 4 seconds + opening time of game per V 28.8 seconds). The right big winning opening is open), and the remaining opening time is "0.2 seconds + 28.8 seconds".

(La) At the end of the opening / closing operation at time t55 (at the start of the remaining ball discharge period):
When this time t55 arrives, the opening / closing operation game opening period of 1.2 seconds ends, and the opening / closing operation management timer sets the opening / closing operation management timer to "opening / closing operation game opening time 0 seconds + closing INT 4 seconds + opening time of the game per V 28.8. It becomes 32.8 seconds (32800 ms) of "seconds". Referring to FIG. 33, when the timer value is 32,800 ms, the set value of the right big winning opening opening flag is 00H, so that the right big winning opening 50 being opened is controlled to the closed state. After that, it is controlled to the closed state until the timer value reaches 28,800 ms. The remaining opening time is "0 seconds + 28.8 seconds".

(M) At the end of the remaining ball discharge period at time t56 (at the start of V winning INT):
At time t56, the opening / closing operation management timer is 31.3 seconds (the right big winning opening is closed) of "opening / closing operation game opening time 0 seconds + closing INT 2.5 seconds + game opening time 28.8 seconds per V", remaining. The opening time is "0 seconds + 28.8 seconds".

(C) At the end of the V winning INT at time t57 (at the start of the 1st round round game):
When the time t57 arrives, the closing INT (remaining ball discharge period + V winning INT) ends, and the opening / closing operation management timer sets the opening / closing operation management timer to "opening / closing operation game opening time 0 seconds + closing INT 0 seconds + opening time of the game per V 28.8 seconds. 28.8 seconds (28800 ms). Referring to FIG. 33, when the timer value is 28,800 ms, the set value of the right big winning opening opening flag is 5AH, so that the closed right big winning opening 50 is controlled to the open state. After that, until the timer value becomes zero, the game is controlled to be in the open state, and the round game in the 1st round is started. The remaining opening time is "0 seconds + 28.8 seconds".

(ヰ) At time t58, when the right big prize opening 50 of the 1st round game is closed:
Time t58 is the time when 28.8 seconds, which is the maximum opening time of the round game in the latter half of the 1st round, has elapsed, and the opening / closing operation management timer is set to "Opening / closing operation game opening time 0 seconds + closing INT 0 seconds + per V". The opening time of the game is 0 seconds, which is zero. Referring to FIG. 33, when the timer value is 0, the set value of the right big winning opening opening flag is 00H, so that the right big winning opening 50 being opened is controlled to be closed. The remaining opening time is "0 seconds + 0 seconds".

(No) Between rounds from time t58 to time t59 INT:
When the right large winning opening 50 is closed at time t58, “inter-round INT (remaining ball ejection time + INT before opening)” is set in the opening / closing operation management timer as in the first embodiment. Then, when the INT between rounds elapses (time t59), the 1st round (presumably the 1st round) ends. The second and subsequent rounds are the same as those in the first embodiment.

In the present embodiment, an example in which "opening time of opening / closing operation game 1.2 seconds + closing INT 4 seconds + opening time of game per V 28.8 seconds" is set as the opening / closing operation time of the large winning opening has been described. Is not limited to this, and may set the operation time including the INT between rounds (interval time between the 1st and 2nd rounds). Specifically, "Opening / closing operation game opening time 1.2 seconds (first opening period) + closing INT 4 seconds + game opening time per V 28.8 seconds (second opening period) + round-to-round INT 1.5 seconds" Can be set.

(For non-V prizes on high-speed routes: Fig. 9B (D), Fig. 25 (b))
Next, the case of non-V winning will be described with reference to FIGS. 9B (D) and 25 (b).

In FIG. 9B (D), in the case of a non-V prize, the small hit game is not executed (the small hit game is not regarded as one round), and the small hit game ends as it is. Therefore, the transition of the remaining opening time of the right big winning opening 50 (the remaining opening time of FIG. 25 (b)) and the open / closed state of the right big winning opening 50 is as follows (ke) according to the game situation. Regarding the period from time t52 to time t62 in FIG. 9B (D), only the difference between non-V winning and V winning is different, and time t52 to time t56 in FIG. 9B (C) (the above (tsu)). The content is substantially the same as the content of (la)). In the following, the description of the period from time t52 to time t62 will be omitted, and the description will be focused on after time t62.

(K) At the end of the remaining ball discharge period at time t62 (at the start of the small hit end INT)
At time t62, the remaining ball discharge time has ended, and the non-V prize has been confirmed. The opening / closing operation management timer at this point is "opening time of opening / closing operation game 0 seconds + closing INT 2.5 seconds + opening time of game per V 28.8 seconds". However, if no processing is performed as it is, the closed right large winning opening 50 will be controlled to the open state after the closing INT (small hit end INT) has elapsed (see FIG. 33). Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the remaining ball discharge period ends, the open / close operation management timer is cleared (open / close operation management timer ← 00H). As a result, the open / close operation management timer becomes zero, and thereafter, the closed state of the right large winning opening 50 is maintained unless the opening conditions such as winning a new small hit are satisfied (OPENTBL-D8 in FIG. 33). Refer to the timer value '0' column). Then, the small hit game of this time is ended with the passage of the small hit end INT at the time t63. The above clearing process may be performed when the small hit end INT has elapsed.

<26-1. Small hit game control process (second embodiment): FIGS. 26 to 28>
Next, the small hit game control process according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 to 28. Hereinafter, the points different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

(26. Small hit processing (second embodiment): FIG. 26)
First, with reference to FIG. 26, the small hit process (step S504 in FIG. 13) according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the details of the small hit process.

The small hit process (FIG. 14) of the present embodiment and the first embodiment mainly includes the point that the process of step S607 is added and the process of step S608 instead of the process of step S607. It is different from the point that it is. In the following, the description of the processing contents of steps S601 to S605 in FIG. 14 will be omitted as appropriate to avoid duplicate description, and the processing of steps S607 and S608 will be focused on.

In FIG. 26, when the determination process of step S603 is completed, the special electric accessory operation status-specific large winning opening opening / closing management process (step S607) is executed.

(27. Special electric accessory operation status-specific large winning opening opening / closing management process: Fig. 27)
With reference to FIG. 27, the opening / closing management process for the special winning opening according to the operation status of the special electric accessory (step S607 in FIG. 26) will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a large winning opening opening / closing management process according to the operation status of the special electric accessory.

In FIG. 27, the CPU 201 refers to the current operation status of the special electric accessory, and executes each process of steps S812 to S813 according to which value of 00H to 04H the status value is (step S811:). Special electric accessory operation status branch processing). Hereinafter, each process of steps S812 to S813 will be described.

As for the operation status of the special electric accessory, as already described in the first embodiment (see FIG. 17), at the start of the small hit game, first, from "start processing (00H)" to "operation start processing (01H)". (Step S612), and when the small hit start INT has elapsed, it has been updated to "Operating (02H)" (Step S613), and the opening / closing operation time of the right large winning opening 50 related to the opening / closing operation game has elapsed. In this case, it is updated to "Continuing determination processing (03H)" (step S614), and when the remaining ball ejection time has elapsed and the ejection of all winning balls is completed, it is updated to "End processing (04H)". When the small hit end INT has elapsed, it is updated to "start processing (00H)" and the small hit game is finished.

In the above "special electric bonus opening / closing management process by operation status", the current special electric bonus operation status is referred to, and the special electric bonus operation status is "start processing (01H)" and "operating". In the case of either (02H) or "termination processing (04H)", the main processing is exited as it is without doing anything.

In the case of the above-mentioned "operation start processing (01H)", the start time setting process is executed (step S812). For example, with reference to the small hit start large winning opening operation time setting table in FIG. 31 (b), the corresponding "initial value (right large winning opening operating time at the time of V winning)" is set in the open / close operation management timer. .. For example, in the case of small hits 1 and 2 (rotating body route), 41.5 seconds are set, and in the case of small hits 3 and 4 (high-speed route), 34 seconds are set as described above. (See FIG. 31 (b)).

Further, in the case of the above-mentioned "continuation determination in progress (03H)", the continuation determination in progress setting process is executed (step S813). The above "continuation determination (03H)" is updated to "end processing (04H)" when the remaining ball ejection time has elapsed and the ejection of all winning balls is confirmed (see steps S614 to S615). .. Therefore, even if the remaining ball ejection time has elapsed (YES in step S603 during the continuation determination "03H"), the continuation determination "03H" is not updated until the ejection of all the winning balls is confirmed, and the continuation is continued. The setting process will be executed during the judgment.

In this continuation determination setting process, as shown in FIG. 28, first, the open / close operation management timer wait process for waiting (suspending) the count (timer subtraction process) of the open / close operation management timer is executed (step S831). The reason for performing this standby process is as follows.

For example, in the case of the rotating body route, as already explained in FIG. 9A, there is a situation in which it is not always decided whether or not to win the V prize before the remaining ball discharge time elapses (all winning balls before the remaining ball discharge time elapses). Emission may not be completed). Therefore, when a V prize is generated, the start timing of the game per V (the start timing of the V prize INT) may change. If the count of the open / close operation management timer is not set to the standby state when the remaining ball discharge time elapses, the count of the open / close operation management timer advances by the time all the winning balls are discharged, and the right large winning opening 50 There is an inconvenience that it is opened even though it is a period to be closed (see the columns of timer values 32800 ms and 28800 ms in FIG. 33). Further, when a V prize is won, the V prize start INT (1.5 seconds) is set in the special symbol accessory operation timer in the jackpot start process shown in FIG. 29, which will be described later. At this time, the special symbol accessory is set. This is because it is necessary to correctly count the count of the open / close operation management timer in synchronization with the count of the operation timer.

When the standby process of step S831 is completed, it is then determined whether or not the right large winning opening discharge confirmation counter is zero, that is, whether or not all winning balls have been discharged (step S832). If the ejection of all the winning balls is not completed (step S832: NO), the setting process during the continuation determination is exited without doing anything. On the other hand, when the ejection of all the winning balls is completed (step S832: YES), it is then determined whether or not the V winning flag is in the ON state (= 5AH) (step S833).

When the V winning flag is in the ON state (step S833: YES), the continuation determination in progress setting process is exited without doing anything. That is, when the V prize is won, the count of the open / close operation management timer is kept on standby (interrupted). The open / close operation management timer is designed so that the standby state (suspended state) is released and the count is restarted in the process of step S516 during the big hit start process shown in FIG. 29, which will be described later.

On the other hand, when the V winning flag is not in the ON state (step S833: NO), the open / close operation management timer is cleared to zero (step S835). By the process of step S835, in the case of non-V winning, the opening / closing operation management timer is cleared (opening / closing operation management timer ← 00H) when the ejection of all winning balls is completed, and thereafter, the right large winning opening 50 is closed. The state is maintained (see the column of timer values '0' in OPENTBL-D7 and D8 in FIG. 33). If all the winning balls are discharged within the remaining ball discharge time, the opening / closing operation management timer is cleared when the remaining ball discharge time elapses, as described above (FIG. 9B (D)). See time t62).

Returning to the explanation of the small hit process in FIG. 26, in the determination process of step S606, when the operation status of the special electric accessory is "operating (02H)" (step S606: = operating (02H)), a big prize is won. The mouth opening / closing operation setting process is executed (step S608). This large winning opening opening / closing operation setting process is basically the same as the process of step S607 in FIG. However, here, the large winning opening opening / closing operation setting table for setting at the start of FIG. 32 (b), the large winning opening opening / closing operation table (OPENTBL-D7, D8) for setting at the start of FIG. 33, and the current opening / closing operation. Based on the management timer value, solenoid control data for the right big winning opening solenoid 52c is created, and the opening / closing operation pattern of the right big winning opening 50 is specified. After that, until the operation status of the special electric accessory is updated from "operating (02H)" to "continuing judgment (03H)", that is, until the opening / closing operation game period ends, the opening / closing operation of the right large winning opening 50 The pattern is controlled to the open state. For example, if the small hits are 3 or 4 (high-speed route side), the open state is controlled until 1.2 seconds elapse (time t53 to time 55 in FIG. 9B, step S603, FIG. 17). Step S613, see FIG. 33 (columns of timer values 34000 ms to 32800 ms).

<Big hit game control process (second embodiment): FIGS. 29 to 30>
Next, the jackpot game (including the V-hit game) control process according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 30. Hereinafter, the points different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

(29. Jackpot start processing (second embodiment): FIG. 29)
Next, the jackpot start process (step S505 in FIG. 13) according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 29. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the details of the jackpot start process.

The big hit start processing (FIG. 17) of the present embodiment and the first embodiment is different in that the processing of steps S515 to S516 is mainly added. In the following, the description of the processing contents of steps S511 to S514 in FIG. 18 will be omitted as appropriate to avoid duplicate description, and the processing of steps S515 to S516 will be focused on.

In FIG. 29, when the process of step S513 is completed, it is determined whether or not the V winning flag is in the ON state (= 5AH) (step S515). When the V winning flag is not in the ON state (step S515: NO), in this case, the hit start command related to the big hit game is transmitted (step S514), and the big hit start process is exited.

On the other hand, when the V winning flag is in the ON state (step S515: YES), in this case, since the game is being played per V, the opening / closing that was in the standby state in the opening / closing operation management timer standby process (step S835 in FIG. 28). The count of the operation management timer is restarted (step S516). As a result, the V winning INT set in the special symbol accessory operation timer in the process of step S513 and the timer value of the open / close operation management timer (remaining closed INT) are counted in synchronization. Then, a start command is transmitted (step S514), and the jackpot start process is exited.

(30. Special electric accessory operation start processing (second embodiment): FIG. 30)
Next, the special electric accessory operation start process (step S506 in FIG. 13) according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the details of the special electric accessory operation start process.

The special electric accessory operation start processing (FIG. 19) of the present embodiment and the first embodiment is different in that the processing of step S531 is mainly added. In the following, the description of the processing contents of steps S521 to S530 in FIG. 19 will be omitted as appropriate to avoid duplicate description, and the processing of step S531 will be focused on.

In FIG. 30, when the V winning flag is in the ON state (step S525: YES), it is determined whether or not the continuous number counter (current number of rounds) is “01H” (step S526). If the continuous count counter is not 01H (continuous count counter ≠ 01H), that is, if the current number of rounds is the second round or later (step S526: YES), the processes of steps S527 to S530 are executed. However, when the continuous number counter is 01H (the current number of rounds is the 1Rth (deemed 1Rth) (step S526: NO)), the solenoid control for the right winning opening solenoid 52c according to the open / close operation management timer value. Data is created and the opening / closing operation pattern of the right large winning opening 50 is specified (step S531). If the opening / closing operation management timer value here is, for example, small hits 3 and 4 (high-speed route side), V. It is "28800 ms" after the winning INT has passed. As a result, the round game of the 1st round (the latter half of the 1st round is considered) is started (see OPENTBL-D8 in FIG. 33). After that, the opening / closing operation management Based on the timer, the right grand prize opening 50 is controlled to be open for a maximum of 28.8 seconds, but in the right grand prize opening number confirmation process (step S552 in FIG. 20, FIG. 15 showing the details thereof) right. When it is determined that the value of the large winning opening winning counter has exceeded the maximum number of winnings (step S625: YES), although not shown, in the process of step S626, the opening / closing operation is performed together with the special symbol accessory operation timer. The management timer is also cleared. As a result, even if the open / close operation management timer is not zero, the right large winning opening 50 is forcibly closed when the maximum number of winnings is reached. It will be.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the small hit game is started (in the case of this embodiment, when the opening / closing operation game is started (at the end of the small hit start INT)), the right big prize is taken in consideration of the V prize. Since the setting process related to the opening / closing operation pattern of the mouth 50 is performed, it is not necessary to perform the process of setting a predetermined timer value at a plurality of timings as in the first embodiment, and the control of the small hit game is simplified. It can contribute to the reduction of control load. In particular, in this embodiment, there are two types of accessory configurations (so-called feathers and one type and two types) such as ending the small hit game after waiting for the completion of discharging all the winning balls and starting the game per V. It is suitable for opening / closing control related to the big winning opening of a mixer, etc.). Moreover, it is needless to say that the effect system described with reference to FIG. 36 can be made to appear in the present embodiment. In particular, it is preferable to display the winning number notification effect 136 shown in FIG. 36 (C).

[Third Embodiment]
In the first and second embodiments, when a V prize is generated during the opening / closing operation game during the small hit game, a mode is described in which the V winning game is started after waiting for the end of the opening / closing operation game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a V prize is generated during the opening / closing operation game, the game is continuously started per V without waiting for the end of the opening / closing operation game period (third embodiment). can do. Specifically, when a V prize is generated during the opening / closing operation game, if the opening / closing operation management timer is open, the round game is started as it is without closing the large winning opening (the opening / closing operation management timer is open). It can be configured such as (starting without going through the V winning INT). Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 and 35.

FIG. 34 shows a time chart for explaining the operation mode of the small hit game according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 35 shows a schematic explanatory diagram for explaining the control processing contents related to the small hit game shown in FIG. 34. Here, a "high-speed route" in which a V prize may occur during the opening / closing operation game will be described as an example. The same content as that described in the high-speed route of FIG. 9B (A) will be omitted as appropriate to avoid duplicate description.

(In the case of V prize on the high-speed route: Fig. 34 (E), Fig. 35 (a))
FIG. 34 (E) shows a case where a V prize occurs during the time t70 (when 1 second has elapsed from the start of the opening / closing operation game) during the opening period (time t53 to time t71) of the right large winning opening during the opening / closing operation game. Shows. In the case of this example, the small hit game is terminated at time t70, but the right large winning opening 50 is not closed, and the round game of the V-per game is started (the latter half of 1R, which is considered to be). At this time, the maximum opening time of the round game is set to the maximum opening time of the small hit game (opening / closing operation game) from the maximum opening time of 30 seconds in one round game, as in the first embodiment. Instead of setting '28.8 seconds' which subtracted the opening time 1.2 seconds, it came to set '29.0 seconds' which added 28.8 seconds to the remaining opening time 0.2 seconds. There is.

Specifically, "maximum opening time X (30 seconds) in one round game"-"maximum opening time X (1.2 seconds) in opening / closing operation game" + "remaining opening in opening / closing operation game at the time of V winning" "Time Z (0.2 seconds)" ("XY + Z" (seconds)) is set as the maximum opening time in the round game in the latter half of 1R. Therefore, as a result, the opening time of the large winning opening of the 1st round is guaranteed to be the same time width (30 seconds) as the maximum opening time of the large winning opening in one round game. In addition, when shifting from a small hit game to a V-hit game, the large winning opening is not closed and is controlled to be in an open state, and the INT period does not intervene between the transitions, so that the V-hit time The digestion speed of the hit game is increased. This embodiment is particularly useful in a gaming state in which a continuous villa speed is desired to be increased, such as a high-speed route during a time-saving state. It should be noted that, instead of maintaining a completely open state, the small hit game is to notify the boundary (switching) between the small hit game and the V hit game when shifting from the small hit game to the V hit game. After the end, the operation of closing the large winning opening for a short time (for example, about 10 ms to 20 ms) may be performed, and then the game per V may be started.

Since the non-V winning case shown in FIG. 34 (F) is the same as the content described in FIG. 9B (D), detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the “V winning INT” section in which the large winning opening is temporarily closed is not provided. Therefore, for the effect system shown in FIG. 36, it is preferable to show the effect mode as shown in FIG. 37.

FIG. 37 shows an example of the effect when the V prize is won according to the present embodiment. Note that FIG. 37 illustrates a case where only one game ball wins a prize in the right large winning opening 50 and the game ball wins a V prize.

In the present embodiment, since the V-winning INT section is not provided, it is preferable that the effect corresponding to the V-winning effect 120 in FIG. 36 appears as the effect 141 during the first round round, which is regarded as the effect.

For details, refer to FIG. 37 (A), and in the case of the present embodiment, as the effect during the round 141, at least the number of rounds display effect 132, the effect at the time of V prize 120, and the number of prizes are won. It is preferable to display an image display effect including the notification effect 136 to notify that the V prize has been won and the current number of prizes. In the illustrated example, the winning count image 137 shows an example of production in which one game ball required for V winning has already been counted. Then, after the 2nd round, the story-like effect 134 corresponding to FIG. 36 (C) appears (FIG. 37 (B)). By making such an effect appear, when the V prize occurs, the fact that the V prize has been won and the current number of prizes are notified, and the effect that does not feel strange when shifting from the small hit game to the V hit game appears. Can be made to.

Although the pachinko gaming machine has been described in each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko gaming machine is not particularly limited as long as it can achieve the object of the present invention. Further, the gaming medium used for the gaming machine is not particularly limited, and is a gaming machine (for example, a so-called "enclosed gaming machine") that can use a gaming medium by electromagnetic recording in addition to a gaming ball and a gaming medal. May be good.

The present invention is suitable for a gaming machine using a gaming medium.

1 Pachinko game machine,
2 front frame,
3 game board,
3a Game area,
4 outer frame,
5 ball guide rail,
6 glass door,
7 Front operation panel,
8 Upper saucer unit,
9 Top saucer,
11 Ball lending button,
12 Card return button,
13 Direction button,
14 Ball removal button,
15 Launch operation handle,
19 Game ball payout device,
20 Main control unit,
21 External terminal board for frame,
24 Production control unit,
28 Launch control board,
29 Payout control board,
32 launcher,
34 Left starting port (1st special symbol starting port),
34a Left start port sensor,
35 Right start port (2nd special symbol start port),
35a right start port sensor,
36 Liquid crystal display,
37 Ordinary design start port,
37a Ordinary symbol start port sensor (third start means),
38a Special symbol display device,
38b Special symbol display device,
40 Lower Grand Prize (1st Grand Prize),
50 Right Grand Prize (2nd Grand Prize),
41 Ordinary variable winning device,
41c Ordinary electric accessory solenoid,
42 First special variable winning device,
52 Second special variable winning device,
42a, 52a large winning opening sensor,
42b, 52b open door,
42c, 52c big prize opening solenoid,
43 General winning opening,
43a General winning opening sensor,
44 windmill,
45 Decorative lamp,
45a optical display device,
46 speakers,
46a sound generator,
47 Movable wing pieces,
48 Center decoration,
49 out mouth,
56 Taxiway,
57 High / low distribution member,
58 Reservoir,
59 Floating area,
60 1st V lottery,
61 Rotating body accessory,
62 First loss area,
63 1st V region,
64 2nd V lottery,
65 VOUT distribution member,
72 Second loss area,
73 2nd V region,
201 Main control CPU,
202 Main control ROM,
203 Main control RAM,
241 production control CPU,
242 production control ROM,
243 Production control RAM.

Claims (2)

Display means that can display images and
A display control means capable of executing and controlling various effect displays by the display means,
A lottery means for executing a lottery for at least a winning type including a small hit,
When the small hit is drawn by the lottery means, the small hit game control means for executing and controlling the small hit game including the opening / closing operation game for opening / closing the variable winning means, and the small hit game control means.
When the game ball passes through a specific area provided in the variable winning means during the small hit game, the V-hit game control means for executing and controlling the V-hit game including the round game for opening and closing the variable winning means. ,
A counting means capable of counting the number of game balls won in the variable winning means, and a counting means.
It is a gaming machine equipped with
The display control means is
A small hit effect control means capable of executing a small hit effect during the small hit game,
A V-hit effect control means capable of executing a V-hit effect during the V-hit game is provided.
The small hit effect control means does not display the number of winnings counted by the counting means during the small hit game in the small hit effect.
In the V-hit effect, the V-hit effect control means adds up the number of winnings counted by the counting means during the small hit game and the winning number counted by the counting means during the V-hit game. Can be displayed
A gaming machine characterized by that. The V-hit effect control means can discriminate between the number of winnings counted by the counting means during the small hit game and the number of winnings counted by the counting means during the V-hit game in the V-hit effect. Can be displayed in the display mode,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by the above.

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