JP5875181B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that displays a result of an internal lottery by displaying a symbol after variably displaying it.

  Conventionally, there are a first start winning port and a second starting winning port as a plurality of start winning ports, and the first special symbol display device and the second special symbol display device corresponding to each of them simultaneously display (in parallel) variable display. The prior art of a gaming machine is known (for example, refer to Patent Document 1). In this prior art, when the first special symbol is changing in the first special symbol display device, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a small hitting manner in the second special symbol display device, so that the first special symbol is displayed. The fluctuation display is forcibly stopped. Since the first special symbol is stopped and displayed at the same time as the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, the time required for the first special symbol to be stopped and displayed is shortened. The end, so-called fluctuation time, was skipped.

  In the above prior art, if the lottery result corresponding to the first special symbol is a big hit and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed first in a small hit state during the big hit fluctuation, In order to execute a winning game, the first special symbol variation display is temporarily interrupted and stopped and displayed in a deviated manner. During the small hit game, the first special symbol display device is activated (of the variation time). Timekeeping) is stopped. Then, after the end of the small hit game, the first special symbol variation display is resumed, and after the remaining variation time has elapsed, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a display mode corresponding to the big hit.

JP 2009-268521 A

  In the prior art described above, the lottery corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol is performed in response to the game ball flowing into the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening and winning. In addition, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changed and each start winning prize is won, a lottery element is stored, and after the end of the fluctuation, the lottery element is consumed and a lottery corresponding to each special symbol is obtained. It was done. Therefore, when the stoppage is displayed with a small hit, the change is forcibly stopped at the same time, and the change time is shortened. Therefore, the consumption of the next lottery element is started earlier by the reduced time. There was an advantage that the speed would be increased. Here, an upper limit is set for storing the lottery elements. For example, only up to four lottery elements can be stored corresponding to each special symbol. Therefore, even if the variation time is skipped due to the small hit and the lottery element is consumed earlier by the shortened time, if all four lottery elements are consumed, it is necessary to newly store the lottery element. It was not possible to accelerate the time until the lottery element was memorized. Further, if four lottery elements are newly stored, it is not possible to store the lottery elements, and it is necessary to wait until the next lottery element is consumed. Therefore, there has been no innovative gameplay in which a very small number, such as four lottery elements, is memorized in the starting start-up entrance and a big hit is aimed at in the memory.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a technique that can provide a new sense of gameability while utilizing a function for reducing the variation time.

The present invention employs the following means in order to solve the above problems.
Solution 1: In other words, the gaming machine of the present invention has a first lottery element acquisition means for acquiring a first lottery element necessary for the first internal lottery related to the player's profit when the first lottery opportunity occurs during the game. A second lottery element acquisition means for acquiring a second lottery element necessary for the second internal lottery related to the player's profit when a second lottery opportunity different from the first lottery opportunity occurs during the game; The first lottery element storage means for storing the first lottery elements acquired by the first lottery element acquisition means in the order of acquisition, and the second lottery element acquired by the second lottery element acquisition means are acquired. Second lottery element storage means for storing the first lottery element, first internal lottery execution means for consuming the first lottery element stored in the first lottery element storage means and executing the first internal lottery, Recorded by the second lottery element storage means The second internal lottery execution means for consuming the second lottery element being executed and executing the second internal lottery, and the number of the first lottery elements that can be stored by the first lottery element storage means are the first A first upper limit number setting means for setting the upper limit number of the second lottery elements, and the number of the second lottery elements that can be stored by the second lottery element storage means is larger than the first upper limit number, A second upper limit number setting means for setting a second upper limit number that is difficult to use up the second lottery element in the memory within one operation cycle time until the interruption, and the first internal lottery execution means. When the first internal lottery is executed, the first special symbol is variably displayed over the predetermined first fluctuation time, and then the first special lottery execution means represents the result determined by the first internal lottery execution means. The first special symbol that stops the symbol When the second internal lottery is executed by the display means and the second internal lottery executing means, the second special lottery executing means displays after variably displaying the second special symbol over a predetermined second fluctuation time. When the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode other than non-winning by the second special symbol display means for stopping and displaying the second special symbol in a mode representing the result obtained, Or, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed by the second special symbol display means in a mode other than non-winning, the special prize is generated from a closed state where a special prize cannot be generated over a specified period. Variable winning means for performing an opening operation that changes to a possible open state, and a first basic variation pattern and a length of the first variation time during which the first special symbol is variably displayed by the first special symbol display means. And a first variation pattern defining means for preliminarily defining a plurality of types of variation patterns including the first special variation pattern, and a length of the second variation time in which the second special symbol is variably displayed by the second special symbol display means. The second variation pattern defining means for preliminarily defining a plurality of types of variation patterns including the second basic variation pattern and the second special variation pattern, and the variation display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display means. In execution, the first variation pattern selecting means for selecting one of the plurality of types of variation patterns defined by the first variation pattern defining means, and the second special symbol by the second special symbol display means. When executing the fluctuation display, a first one of selecting a plurality of kinds of fluctuation patterns defined by the second fluctuation pattern defining means is selected. When the first basic variation pattern defined by the variation pattern selecting means and the first variation pattern defining means is in a condition selected by the first variation pattern selecting means, the variation pattern selecting means is defined by the second variation pattern defining means. Only the second special variation pattern is set to be selectable by the second variation pattern selection unit, or the second special variation pattern defined by the second variation pattern defining unit is the second variation pattern selecting unit. When the condition is selected by the normal variation pattern selection setting means for setting only the first basic variation pattern defined by the first variation pattern defining means to be selectable by the first variation pattern selecting means, The second basic variation pattern defined by the second variation pattern defining means is the second variation pattern. When the condition is selected by the pattern selection means, only the first special fluctuation pattern defined by the first fluctuation pattern definition means is set as selectable by the first fluctuation pattern selection means, or the first When the first special variation pattern defined by the variation pattern defining means is in a condition selected by the first variation pattern selecting unit, only the second basic variation pattern defined by the second variation pattern defining unit is used. When the second special variation pattern is selected by the special variation pattern selection setting unit that is set as selectable by the second variation pattern selection unit, and by the second special symbol display unit when the second variation pattern selection unit selects the second variation pattern selection unit The first special symbol display means displays the variation display of the second special symbol over the second variation time. And a second special symbol display ending means that terminates when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode other than the non-winning state.

A game by the gaming machine of the present invention proceeds, for example, along the flow shown below. The wording in parentheses is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this.
(1) A predetermined event that triggers a lottery during the game occurs, that is, on the condition that a winning occurs at the first starting winning opening or a winning occurs at the second starting winning opening. Lottery elements (first use) necessary (to be used) for the first internal lottery (first special symbol lottery) corresponding to the first prize or the second internal lottery (second special symbol) corresponding to the winning at the second starting prize opening 1 lottery element or second lottery element) is acquired. In order to execute the internal lottery, a lottery opportunity must be generated as a prerequisite (the lottery element must be acquired). For this reason, the player plays a game with the initial goal of generating this lottery opportunity.

(2) The lottery elements acquired by (1) above are stored in the order of acquisition. However, a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) is provided for the number of memories of the first lottery element corresponding to the first internal lottery, and the number of memories does not increase beyond this upper limit. On the other hand, the number of memories of the second lottery element corresponding to the second internal lottery is such that the lottery element memory is not interrupted when a game with the gaming machine of the present invention is practically performed all day (during business hours). A huge upper limit is set in the program. Here, even when a game is played all day, a new second lottery element is not acquired (not stored) during that time, and even if the second lottery element continues to be consumed, the lottery element is stored. It may be an enormous upper limit value that is not interrupted. In addition, an upper limit value may be provided that is greater than the average number of times of winning at the start winning opening when the gaming machine of the present invention is played throughout the day. For example, 3000 may be provided as the upper limit number. In addition, you may memorize | store unlimitedly, without providing an upper limit.

(3) The lottery elements stored in (2) above are consumed (used), and the internal lottery (special symbol lottery) is executed. Therefore, the lottery element is consumed every time the internal lottery is performed.

(4) When the internal lottery of (3) is executed, the special symbol is variably displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner representing the result of the internal lottery. It takes a certain amount of time (variation time and stop display time) from when the special symbol's variable display is started until the stop display is performed. Once the symbol's variable display is started, the stop display The next lottery will not be held until completion. Note that it is possible that the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are performed in parallel with each other. It should be noted that within this variation time, a variable display effect (for example, a scroll display effect of the effect symbol on the liquid crystal display) is displayed on the display screen, and within the stop display time, a stop display effect (for example, The effect symbol stop display effect) is displayed.

(5) When the result of the internal lottery in (3) above corresponds to a case other than non-winning (a big hit or a small hit instead of a loss), and the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner representing other than the non-winning in (4) A special condition (for example, the condition that the internal lottery and the special symbol are not changed and the variable winning device is continuously operated) is different from the normal condition (for example, the condition that the internal lottery and the special symbol are changed). The applied special game is executed. The special game basically corresponds to a game such as a 14-round jackpot game, a 2-round jackpot game, or a small hit game. Therefore, when one special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode other than non-winning (variation display is terminated), and the other special symbol is being varied and displayed, the variation display is forcibly terminated. In addition, when the stop display is performed in a non-winning (out of) manner, the other variable display is not forcibly terminated.

(6) Here, regarding the variation pattern of the special symbol of (4) above, a plurality of types of variation patterns including a basic variation pattern and a special variation pattern are defined in advance. Note that a variation pattern corresponding to the first special symbol and a variation pattern corresponding to the second special symbol are individually defined in advance. Here, the “basic variation pattern” indicates a variation pattern in which the variation time corresponding to one variation display is a normal length. On the other hand, the “special variation pattern” is a variation pattern in which the variation time corresponding to one variation display is longer than the normal length and the variation display of the “basic variation pattern” can be performed multiple times. Is shown. The special variation pattern is not limited to one variation pattern, and a plurality of types may be prepared (for example, special variation pattern 1, special variation pattern 2, etc.).

(7) When starting the variation display of the special symbol, any one variation pattern is selectively determined from the plurality of variation patterns defined in (6) above. Therefore, when one special symbol is determined by the “special variation pattern” and its variation display is performed, the other special symbol may be “basic variation pattern” and the variation display may be performed a plurality of times.

(8) Here, regarding the determination of the variation pattern according to (7) above, the variation patterns that can be selected based on the gaming state are set differently, and the variation pattern is selectively determined based on the setting. The Specifically, when the gaming state is the normal state, only “basic variation pattern” can be selected for the first special symbol, and only “special variation pattern” can be selected for the second special symbol. Further, when the gaming state is in the special state, only “special variation pattern” can be selected for the first special symbol, and only “basic variation pattern” can be selected for the second special symbol.

(9) Based on the setting in (8) above, when determining the variation pattern in (7) above, if the second special symbol is determined as “special variation pattern” and its variation display is performed, the first special symbol is Variation display is performed with the “basic variation pattern”. Then, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode representing other than non-winning, the variation display in the “special variation pattern” of the second special symbol is forcibly terminated. Therefore, if the fluctuation display in the “special fluctuation pattern” of the second special symbol is specified for a very long fluctuation time (for example, about several days), the result of the internal lottery of the first special symbol is other than non-winning By corresponding to (big hit or small hit), the change display of the second special symbol requiring the long change time can be terminated.

In this way, according to the present solution, the memory of the lottery element relating to the second special symbol is made unlimited, and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display is regulated to be very long ("special fluctuation pattern" is prescribed). When the game is not being performed, the variable display related to the second special symbol is always performed. Moreover, in order to start the variable display corresponding to the big hit in the memory | storage of the lottery element regarding a 2nd special symbol, it is necessary to digest the lottery element memorize | stored until then. From these things, since the change display regarding this 2nd special symbol is set up for a very long time, it is related to the 2nd special symbol by repeatedly performing the stop display in the mode other than the non-winning of the 1st special symbol. It will reach the big hit fluctuation display. Therefore, it is possible to provide a new sense of playability in which a big hit existing internally is made to win the first start winning opening and approaches one by one variation.
In addition, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, while using the variable time shortening function such that the variable display of one special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode other than the other non-winning, the variable display is forcibly terminated, If a lottery elements necessary for the internal lottery of one special symbol are continuously consumed, the number of memories that can be stored is stored, so that a new sense of game play can be provided.

  Solution 2: The gaming machine of the present invention is the first special symbol displayed by the first special symbol display means when the first special variation pattern is selected by the first variation pattern selection means before the solution means 1. The variation display over the first variation time of the second special symbol display means when the second special symbol variation display and stop display are performed a predetermined number of times, or by the second special symbol display means A gaming machine further comprising first special symbol display ending means for terminating when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode other than non-winning.

The following game contents are added to the gaming machine of this solution.
(10) Based on the setting of (8) above, when determining the variation pattern of (7) above, if the first special symbol is determined as “special variation pattern” and its variation display is performed, the second special symbol is Variation display is performed with the “basic variation pattern”. The first special symbol is displayed when the variation display at the time of non-winning of the second special symbol is completed a plurality of times (for example, about 30 times), or when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode other than non-winning. The variation display with the “special variation pattern” of the symbol is forcibly terminated. Therefore, when the fluctuation display in the “special fluctuation pattern” of the first special symbol is defined for a long fluctuation time (for example, about 30 seconds or about 3600 seconds), the fluctuation display at the time of the second special symbol being detached is displayed. (Variation time ~ about 1 second) is repeated multiple times, or the result of internal lottery of the second special symbol corresponds to other than non-winning (big hit or small hit), the first special symbol that requires a long fluctuation time The change display can be terminated.

  As described above, according to the present solution, when the gaming state is in the special state, the variation display related to the second special symbol is set to a short time. 2 It is possible to get close to the internally existing jackpot related to special symbols. In addition, it is possible to provide a new sense of gameability such that a lottery for a second special symbol is executed only by winning one lottery for the first special symbol.

Solution 3: The gaming machine of the present invention is characterized in that, in Solution 1 or 2, the second lottery element scheduled to be consumed first before the second internal lottery execution means is consumed by the second internal lottery execution means. A plurality of second lottery elements up to the second lottery element scheduled to be consumed after a predetermined number of times, a destination determination means for determining in advance the results of the second internal lottery,
As a result of the pre-determination by the pre-determination means, when a specific pre-determination result representing other than the non-winning is included in any of the plurality of second lottery elements, the second corresponding to the specific pre-determination result A sign representing that a result other than the non-winning is present in the second lottery element when the change display and stop display of the second special symbol are performed until the two lottery elements are consumed. A gaming machine, further comprising a warning effect execution means for executing an effect.

The following game contents are added to the gaming machine of this solution.
(11) Regarding the second lottery element relating to the second special symbol stored in (2) above, is anything other than non-winning included before the second lottery element is consumed (execution of the second internal lottery)? It is confirmed whether or not. Note that the pre-determined range is from the lottery element consumed next to the lottery element consumed after, for example, 30 fluctuations.

(12) If the result of prior determination according to (11) above confirms that other than non-winning (big hit) is included, multiple before the variable display of the second special symbol from which results other than non-winning are obtained Foreseeing effect that expresses that a visit other than the non-winning is coming soon is executed over the change display of times (for example, about 30 times) (including the variable display other than the non-winning).

  As described above, according to the present solution, when there are unlimited lottery elements related to the second special symbol, the preliminary determination is performed for a plurality of times before the variable display, and if there is a big hit in the result of the preliminary determination, By performing the precursor effect, it is possible to provide a new sense of game play approaching one change at a time, and to stir (improve) the player's sense of expectation for the game.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a new sense of gaming.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which expands and shows a part of game board. It is a figure which shows the structural example and operation example of a movable accessory apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the various electronic devices with which the pachinko machine was equipped. It is a flowchart (1/2) which shows the example of a procedure of a reset start process. It is a flowchart (2/2) which shows the example of a procedure of a reset start process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a power-off occurrence check process concretely. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an interruption management process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a switch input event process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a 1st special symbol memory update process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a 2nd special symbol memory update process. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a 2nd special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a 1st special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the special symbol change pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a special symbol memory | storage area shift process. It is a figure which shows the structure row | line | column of the 1st special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. It is a figure which shows the structure row | line | column of the big special symbol stop symbol selection table of a 2nd special symbol. It is a figure which shows the structure row | line | column of the stop symbol selection table at the time of the small hit of the 1st special symbol. It is a figure which shows the structure row | line | column of the 1st special symbol fluctuation pattern selection table 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the structure column of the 1st special symbol fluctuation pattern selection table. It is a figure which shows the structure row | line | column of the 1st special symbol fluctuation pattern selection table 3. FIG. It is a figure which shows the structure column of the 2nd special symbol fluctuation pattern selection table. It is a figure which shows the structure column of the 2nd special symbol fluctuation pattern selection table. It is a figure which shows the structure column of the 2nd special symbol fluctuation pattern selection table. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the process during special symbol fluctuation display. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the special symbol stop display process. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a display output management process. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a variable winning apparatus management process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a big winning opening opening pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a big prize opening / closing operation | movement process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a big winning opening closing process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an end process. It is a figure which shows the structure column of the transition state setting table at the time of jackpot game completion. It is a figure which shows the structure row | line | column of the transition state setting table at the time of the end of a small hit game. It is a figure explaining the game flow developed in a pachinko machine. It is a continuation figure which shows the example of the production image corresponding to the change display and stop display of 1 minute (at the time of losing) of the 1st special symbol of the 1st special symbol of normal mode (at the time of a normal state). It is a continuation figure showing the example of the production picture corresponding to the change display and stop display at 2 o'clock of small hits of the 1st special symbol of the normal mode (at the time of a normal state). It is a continuous figure which shows the example of the production image matched with the change display and stop display of the 1st special symbol or the 2nd special symbol performed when specific conditions are satisfy | filled. It is a continuation figure showing the example of the production picture corresponding to the change display and stop display at 3 o'clock of the first special symbol in the normal mode (in the normal state). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of the production image corresponding to the change display and stop display of the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol in the production when specific conditions are fulfilled (1/2). It is a continuous figure which shows the example of the effect image matched with the change display and stop display of the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol in the effect at the time of satisfying specific conditions (2/2). FIG. 11 is a continuous diagram partially showing an example of a big-bodied performance performed during a big hit game of “14 round normal symbol” or “14 round probability variation symbol” (1/3). FIG. 10 is a continuous diagram partially showing an example of a big-game effect executed during a big hit game of “14 round normal symbol” or “14 round probability variation” (2/3). FIG. 10 is a continuous diagram partially showing an example of a big role production performed during a big hit game of “14 round normal symbol” or “14 round probability variation symbol” (3/3). It is a figure explaining the flow of the game corresponding to the 2nd special symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of effect control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of effect design management processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the production | presentation symbol change pre-processing regarding a 1st special symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the production | presentation symbol change pre-processing regarding a 2nd special symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the process at the time of variable winning apparatus operation | movement.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter abbreviated as “pachinko machine”) 1. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 uses a game ball as a game medium, and a player borrows a game ball from a game hall (hall) operator to play a game with the pachinko machine 1. In the game of the pachinko machine 1, each game ball is a medium having a game value, and a privilege (profit) that the player enjoys as a result of the game is, for example, a game ball acquired by the player Based on the number of games, it can be converted into a game value. The overall configuration of the gaming machine will be described below with reference to FIGS.

[Overall configuration of gaming machine]
The pachinko machine 1 mainly includes an outer frame assembly 2, a glass frame unit 4, a tray unit 6 and a plastic frame assembly 7 (game machine frame) as its main body. Among these, the outer frame assembly 2 is a structure in which wood is combined in a vertically long rectangular shape, and the outer frame assembly 2 uses fasteners such as screws for island facilities (not shown) in the game hall. Are fixed.

  The other glass frame unit 4, tray unit 6, and plastic frame assembly 7 are attached to the island facility via the outer frame assembly 2, and these operate in an openable manner via a hinge mechanism (not shown). An opening / closing axis of a hinge mechanism (not shown) extends in the vertical direction along the left end as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1.

  A unified lock unit 9 is provided on the right edge (left edge in FIG. 2) of the plastic frame assembly 7 when viewed from the front in FIG. Correspondingly, the glass frame unit 4 and the right edge (back side) of the outer frame assembly 2 are each provided with a locking tool (not shown). As shown in FIG. 1, in a state where the glass frame unit 4 and the plastic frame assembly 7 are closed with respect to the outer frame assembly 2, the unified lock unit 9 on the back side of the glass frame unit 4 and the plastic frame assembly together with the locking device. 7 cannot be opened.

  A cylinder lock 6 a with a key hole is provided on the right edge of the tray unit 6. For example, when an administrator of a game hall inserts a dedicated key into the keyhole and twists the cylinder lock 6a clockwise, the unified lock unit 9 operates to open the glass frame unit 4 and the tray unit 6 together with the plastic frame assembly 7. It becomes a state. When these are entirely opened from the outer frame assembly 2 to the front side (moved like a door), the back side of the pachinko machine 1 is exposed on the front side.

  On the other hand, when the cylinder lock 6a is twisted counterclockwise, only the glass frame unit 4 is unlocked while the plastic frame assembly 7 remains locked, and the glass frame unit 4 can be opened. When the glass frame unit 4 is opened to the front side, the game board 8 is exposed directly, and in this state, the manager of the game hall can remove obstacles such as ball clogging in the board surface. When the glass frame unit 4 is opened, the lock mechanism (not shown) of the tray unit 6 is exposed. If the lock mechanism is released in this state, the tray unit 6 can be opened to the front side with respect to the plastic frame assembly 7.

  The pachinko machine 1 includes a game board 8 as a game unit. The game board 8 is supported by the plastic frame assembly 7 behind (inside) the glass frame unit 4. The game board 8 can be attached to and detached from the plastic frame assembly 7 with the glass frame unit 4 opened to the front side, for example. The glass frame unit 4 has a vertically oval window 4a formed at the center thereof, and a glass unit (no reference numeral) is attached in the window 4a. The glass unit is a combination of, for example, two transparent plates (glass plates) cut in accordance with the shape of the window 4a. The glass unit is attached to the back side of the glass frame unit 4 in an openable / closable manner via a hinge mechanism (not shown). A game area 8a (board surface) is formed on the front surface of the game board 8, and the game area 8a is visible to the player from the front side through the window 4a. When the glass frame unit 4 is closed, a space in which a game ball can flow down is formed between the inner surface of the glass unit and the game board surface.

  The saucer unit 6 has a shape projecting from the outer frame assembly 2 to the front side as a whole, and an upper dish 6b is formed on the upper surface thereof. The upper plate 6b can store a game ball (rental ball) lent to a player and a game ball (prize ball) acquired by winning a prize. In the tray unit 6, a lower tray 6c is formed at the lower position of the upper tray 6b. The lower tray 6c stores game balls that are further paid out when the upper tray 6b is full. The pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a so-called CR machine (model connected to the CR unit), and the game balls borrowed by the player are separately received from the payout unit 172 on the back side separately from the prize balls. 6b or lower pan 6c).

  A lending operation unit 14 is provided on the upper surface of the tray unit 6, and a ball lending button 10 and a return button 12 are arranged on the lending operation unit 14. When a player operates the ball lending button 10 with a valuable medium (for example, a magnetic recording medium, a storage IC built-in medium, etc.) inserted in a CR unit (not shown), the number corresponding to a predetermined frequency unit (for example, 5 degrees). (For example, 125) game balls are lent out. For this reason, a frequency display unit (not shown) is arranged on the upper surface of the lending operation unit 14, and the remaining frequency of the valuable medium put in the CR unit is displayed on this frequency display unit. The player can receive the return of the valuable medium with the remaining frequency by operating the return button 12. Although the CR machine is taken as an example in the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 may be a cash machine (a model not connected to the CR unit) different from the CR machine.

  In addition, an upper dish ball removal lever 6d is installed on the front surface of the tray unit 6 in front of the upper dish 6b in the upper position, and a lower dish ball removal button 6e in the center of the lower dish 6c. Is installed. The player can cause the game balls stored in the upper plate 6b to flow down to the lower plate 6c by sliding the upper plate ball removing lever 6d leftward, for example. Further, the player can, for example, push down the lower dish ball removal button 6e to drop the game balls stored in the lower dish 6c downward and discharge them. The discharged game ball is received by, for example, a ball receiving box (not shown).

  A grip unit 16 is installed at the lower right portion of the tray unit 6. The player operates the grip unit 16 to operate the launch control board set 174 and can launch (shoot) a game ball toward the game area 8a (ball launcher). The launched game ball rises along the left side edge of the game board 8, is guided by an outer band (not shown), and is thrown into the game area 8a. A large number of obstacle nails, windmills (without reference numerals in the drawing) and the like are arranged in the game area 8a, and the thrown-in game balls flow down in the game area 8a while being guided and guided by the obstacle nails and the windmill.

[Configuration of the board]
In the game area 8a, a starting gate 20, normal winning ports 22, 24, an upper starting winning port 26, a variable starting winning device 28, a variable winning device 30, and the like are installed. The game balls thrown into the game area 8a randomly pass through the start gate 20 in the process of flowing down, or the normal winning ports 22, 24, the upper starting winning port 26, and the variable starting winning device during operation. Win 28 (enter a ball). The game balls that have passed through the start gate 20 continue to flow down in the game area 8a, but the winning game balls are collected to the back side of the game board 8 through through holes formed in the game board.

  The variable start winning device 28 operates when a predetermined condition is satisfied (when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a winning manner), and accordingly, the lower start winning port 28a can be awarded. (Ordinary electric appliance). The variable start winning device 28 has, for example, a pair of left and right movable pieces 28b, and these movable pieces 28b reciprocate in the left-right direction along the board surface by the action of a link mechanism using a solenoid (not shown), for example. That is, as shown in the figure, the left and right movable pieces 28b are in the closed position with the tip facing upward, and at this time, winning to the lower start winning opening 28a is impossible (a state in which there is no gap through which game balls can flow). ing. On the other hand, when the variable start winning device 28 is operated, the left and right movable pieces 28b are displaced (expanded) from the closed position toward the open position, and the opening width of the lower start winning port 28a is expanded to the left and right. During this time, the variable start winning device 28 is in a state in which a game ball can flow in, and generates a win to the lower start winning port 28a. Note that the arrangement (gauge) of the obstacle nails installed on the game board 8 is basically a mode in which it is easy to guide the flow of the game balls toward the variable start winning device 28, but the game balls are always variable. The inflow does not necessarily flow into the start winning device 28, but the inflow occurs only at random.

  In addition, the above variable winning device 30 operates when a prescribed condition is satisfied (when a special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode other than non-winning), and can be awarded to a big winning opening (no reference sign). (Special electric equipment, special winning event generation means). The variable winning device 30 has, for example, one opening / closing member 30a, and this opening / closing member 30a reciprocates in the front-rear direction with respect to the board surface by the action of a link mechanism using a solenoid (not shown), for example. As shown in the figure, the opening / closing member 30a is in the closed position (closed state) along the board surface, and at this time, the winning in the big winning opening is impossible (the big winning opening is closed). When the variable winning device 30 is operated, the opening / closing member 30a is displaced so as to fall forward with its lower end edge as a hinge, thereby opening the large winning opening (open state). During this time, the variable winning device 30 is in a state in which the inflow of game balls is not impossible, and can generate an event of winning a prize winning opening. At this time, the opening / closing member 30a also functions as a member for guiding the inflow of the game ball to the special winning opening.

  In addition, an out port 32 is formed in the game area 8 a, and game balls that have not won a prize are finally collected through the out port 32 to the back side of the game board 8. In addition, all game balls that have been driven into the game area 8 a including the game balls won in the upper start winning opening 26, the variable start winning device 28, and the variable winning device 30 are collected to the back side of the game board 8. The collected game balls are discharged out of the frame from the back side of the pachinko machine 1 through an out passage assembly (not shown), and further join a supply path of an island facility (not shown).

  The game board 8 is provided with a normal symbol display device 33 and a normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, for example, at the lower right position in the window 4a, as well as a first special symbol display device 34, a second special symbol display device 35, A first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a and a game state display device 38 are provided. Among these, the normal symbol display device 33, for example, turns on two lamps (LEDs) alternately to display the normal symbols variably, and stops and displays the normal symbols when the lamps are turned on or off. The normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a displays 0 to 4 memory numbers depending on, for example, a combination of turning off, lighting, or blinking of two lamps (LEDs).

  FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view showing a part of the game board 8 (lower right position in the window 4a). The first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35 can display the variation state and stop state of the special symbol by, for example, 7 segment LEDs (with dots), respectively (symbol display means).

  In addition, the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a displays 0 to 4 memory numbers, for example, in a display mode constituted by a combination of turning off, lighting, or blinking of two lamps (LEDs) (memory number display). means). For example, in a display mode in which both lamps are turned off, 0 stored number is displayed, in a display mode in which one lamp is turned on, 1 stored number is displayed, and in a display mode in which the same one lamp is blinked. In the display mode in which two stored numbers are displayed, and in addition to blinking one lamp, the other lamp is lit, three stored numbers are displayed, and in the display mode in which the two lamps are flashed together, the stored number is four. For example, the individual is displayed.

  The first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a is incremented by one in the sense of memorizing that a winning occurs (or various random numbers obtained) every time a game ball flows into the upper start winning opening 26. The display mode changes to a later display mode (up to a maximum of 4), and every time the change of the special symbol is started with the winning, the display mode is decreased by one. In the present embodiment, when the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a is not lit (the number of memories is 0), the first special symbol is already in the upper start winning opening 26 in a state where the first special symbol can start to change (when stopped). The display mode does not change even if game balls flow in. That is, the stored number (maximum 4) represented by the display mode of the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a represents the number of winnings that have not yet started changing the first special symbol.

  The game state display device 38 includes four LEDs corresponding to, for example, jackpot type display lamps 38a and 38b, a probability variation state display lamp 38c, and a short time state display lamp 38d. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35, the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, and the gaming state display device described above. 38 is mounted on the game board 8 in a state of being mounted on one integrated display board 89.

[Other configuration of the game board: see FIG. 1]
The game board 8 is provided with a production unit 40 from the center position to the right side. The effect unit 40 has an upper edge portion 40a that functions as a guide member that changes the flow direction of the game ball, and includes various decorative parts 40b and 40c on the inner side. The decorative parts 40b and 40c can enhance the decorativeness of the game board 8 by the three-dimensional modeling, and can perform a dramatic operation by emitting transmitted light using, for example, a built-in light emitter (LED or the like). A liquid crystal display 42 (image display, symbol effect display means) is installed inside the effect unit 40. The liquid crystal display 42 includes various effect images including effect symbols corresponding to special symbols. Is displayed. As described above, the game board 8 impresses the player with the characteristics of the pachinko machine 1 based on the configuration of the board surface (design of a cell plate (not shown)) and the decoration of the effect unit 40.

  A ball guide passage 40d is formed at the left edge of the effect unit 40, and a rolling stage 40e is formed at the lower edge thereof. The ball guide passage 40d is opened obliquely upward to the left in the game area 8a. When a game ball flowing down in the game area 8a randomly flows into the ball guide path 40d, it passes through the inside and rolls. Released onto the stage 40e. The upper surface of the rolling stage 40e has a smooth curved surface. Here, the game ball can roll in the left-right direction. The game ball that has rolled on the rolling stage 40e will eventually flow into the lower game area 8a. A ball discharge path 40f is formed at the center of the rolling stage 40e. At this time, the game ball that has flowed down from the rolling stage 40e to the ball discharge path 40f easily flows into the upper start winning opening 26 directly below the ball discharge path 40f. Become. In addition, the production unit 40 may be accompanied by a drive source (eg, a motor, a solenoid, etc.) together with a production movable body (eg, a character figure, decoration, etc.). In addition to the effect using the image by the liquid crystal display 42 and the effect by the light emitter, the movable body for effect can execute the effect accompanied by the operation of the tangible object. Due to the effects using these movable bodies, it is possible to demonstrate appealing power different from the effects using two-dimensional images.

  In addition, a light emitting unit 41 for production (for example, a heart-shaped ornament) is attached to the center right portion of the production unit 40. In addition, the light emission part 41 may be a movable body provided with a drive source (for example, a motor, a solenoid, etc.). The effect light emitting unit 41 can execute an effect accompanied by light emission from a tangible object in addition to the effect using the image by the liquid crystal display 42. Due to the effect using the light emitting unit 41, appeal power different from the effect using the two-dimensional image can be exhibited. A production example using the light emitting unit 41 will be described later.

[Configuration of the front of the frame]
In the glass frame unit 4, glass frame top lamps 46 and 48 and glass frame side lamps 50 are installed at a plurality of locations so as to surround the glass unit 8 as components for production. In addition, a tray lamp 52 is installed in the tray unit 6, and the tray lamp 52, the glass frame top lamps 46 and 48, and the glass frame side lamp 50 are integrally connected on the front surface of the pachinko machine 1 in appearance. Designed as if it were.

  The various lamps 46 to 52 described above perform effects by, for example, light emission (lighting and blinking, change in luminance gradation, change in color tone, and the like) of built-in LEDs. In addition, a pair of left and right glass frame speakers 54 and a glass frame middle speaker 55 are built in the upper part of the glass frame unit 4, and a saucer speaker 56 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 6 c in the saucer unit 6. Built in. These speakers 54, 55, and 56 output sound effects, BGM, voice, etc. (sound in general) and execute effects.

  In the center of the tray unit 6, an effect switching button 45 (operation input receiving means) is installed at a position in front of the upper tray 6b. The player operates the effect switching button 45 to switch the contents of the effect (for example, the background screen displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42), for example, while the symbol is changing, during the big hit confirmation display, or during the big hit game It is possible to generate some effects (various notice effects, probable promotion effects, etc.).

[Configuration on the back side]
As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, there are a power supply control unit 162, a main control board unit 170, a dispensing device unit 172, a flow path unit 173, a launch control board set 174, and a dispensing control board unit 176. A back cover unit 178 and the like are installed. In addition, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, various electronic devices (including a control computer not shown) constituting the power supply system and control system of the pachinko machine 1, an external terminal board 160, a power cord (power plug) 164, A ground wire (ground terminal) 166, connection wiring (not shown), and the like are installed. The electronic devices will be further described later based on another block diagram (FIG. 5).

  The payout device unit 172 has, for example, a prize ball tank 172a and a prize ball case (no reference sign), and the prize ball tank 172a is installed on the upper edge (back side) of the plastic frame assembly 7. In this state, game balls replenished from a replenishment route (not shown) can be stored. The game balls stored in the prize ball tank 172a are guided to a prize ball case through an upper prize ball basket (not shown). The flow path unit 173 guides the game ball sent out from the payout unit 172 toward the tray unit 6 on the front side.

  The external terminal board 160 is an interface for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to an external electronic device (for example, a data display device, a hall computer, etc.). From the external terminal board 160, the game progress of the pachinko machine 1 is achieved. Various external information signals (for example, award ball information, door opening information, symbol determination number information, jackpot information, start opening information, etc.) indicating the state and maintenance state are output to an external electronic device. Yes.

  The power cord 164 secures a power source (electric power) necessary for the operation of the pachinko machine 1 by being connected to, for example, a power source device (for example, AC 24V) installed in an island facility of a game arcade. The ground wire 166 is also connected to a ground terminal installed in the island facility to secure the ground (ground) of the pachinko machine 1.

  Next, based on FIG. 4, the structure of the movable accessory apparatus 301 and the movable accessory apparatus 302 is demonstrated. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example and an operation example of the movable accessory device. 4A is a diagram showing a configuration example of the movable accessory device 301 and the movable accessory device 302, and FIG. 4B is an operation of the movable accessory device 301 and the movable accessory device 302. It is a figure which shows an example.

[Configuration of movable accessory device 301]
As shown in FIG. 4A, the movable accessory device 301 (movable body driving means) includes a right shutter unit 310, a right shutter moving mechanism 340 that is a mechanism for moving the right shutter unit 310, It has the attachment member 360 for attaching these members.
The right shutter unit 310 has a configuration in which a light emitting unit 312 (movable body) having a right half heart-shaped frame shape is disposed on the surface of a U-shaped transparent substrate 311. A guide portion 315 protrudes upward from the upper portion of the transparent substrate 311. The light emitting unit 312 has a plurality of light emitting means such as LEDs and lamps embedded therein.
A guide rail 361 into which the guide portion 315 is slidably (slidably) inserted is provided on the upper portion of the attachment member 360.

The right shutter moving mechanism 340 includes a motor M3 fixed to the back side of the lower portion of the mounting member 360, a motor gear 341 fixed to the drive shaft of the motor M3, and a gear engaged with the motor gear 341, and is provided below the mounting member 360. It has an intermediate gear 342 rotatably provided on the provided shaft, and a moving part 343 fixed to the lower part of the attachment member 360.
The moving portion 343 includes a sawtooth-like tooth row portion 344 meshed with the intermediate gear 342, and a guide groove 345 extending through the shaft provided in the mounting member 360 and extending in the left-right direction.

Further, the lower part of the right shutter part 310 is fixed to the upper part of the moving part 343.
Therefore, when the motor M3 is rotationally driven, the rotational force is transmitted to the intermediate gear 342 via the motor gear 341, and the rotational force of the intermediate gear 342 is converted into a lateral force at the tooth row portion 344, The moving unit 343 is moved in the left-right direction.
Accordingly, the right shutter portion 310 fixed to the moving portion 343 moves in the left-right direction along the guide groove 345 and the guide rail 361 according to the rotation direction of the motor M3.

[Configuration of movable accessory device 302]
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4A, the movable accessory device 302 (movable body driving means) includes a left shutter portion 320, a left shutter moving mechanism 350 for moving the left shutter portion 320, and these This is a member for attaching the movable member device 301 and the common attachment member 360.
The left shutter unit 320 has a configuration in which a light emitting unit 322 (movable body) having a left half heart-shaped frame shape is disposed on the surface of a transparent substrate 321 having a shape obtained by horizontally inverting the transparent substrate 311. . A guide portion 325 protrudes upward from the upper portion of the transparent substrate 321. The guide portion 325 is slidably inserted into a guide rail 361 disposed on the upper portion of the attachment member 360. The light emitting unit 322 has a plurality of light emitting means such as LEDs and lamps embedded therein.

The left shutter moving mechanism 350 includes a motor M4 fixed to the lower back side of the attachment member 360, a motor gear 351 fixed to the drive shaft of the motor M4, and the motor gear 351, and is provided below the attachment member 360. An intermediate gear 352 rotatably provided on the shaft is provided, and a moving portion 353 fixed to the lower portion of the attachment member 360.
The moving part 353 has a sawtooth-shaped tooth row part 354 meshed with the intermediate gear 352, and a guide groove 355 through which a shaft provided in the mounting member 360 is inserted and extends in the left-right direction.

Further, the lower part of the left shutter part 320 is fixed to the upper part of the moving part 353.
Therefore, when the motor M4 is rotationally driven, the rotational force is transmitted to the intermediate gear 352 via the motor gear 351, and the rotational force of the intermediate gear 352 is converted into a lateral force in the tooth row portion 354, The moving unit 353 is moved in the left-right direction.
Accordingly, the left shutter portion 320 fixed to the moving portion 353 moves in the left-right direction along the guide groove 355 and the guide rail 361 according to the rotation direction of the motor M4.

A photo sensor 760 is provided at the lower right end of the mounting member 360, and an index rib 770 that is a detected portion of the photo sensor 760 is provided on the right side surface of the moving unit 343.
The photosensor 760 includes a light irradiation unit that emits light and a light receiving unit that receives light emitted from the light irradiation unit, and the light irradiation unit and the light receiving unit are disposed to face each other with a predetermined gap therebetween. Yes.

  The light irradiation unit and the light receiving unit of the photo sensor 760 and the index rib 770 are located between the light irradiation unit and the light receiving unit when the moving unit 343 is at the maximum movement position (reference position) in the right direction. It is inserted and it will be in the state which interrupts | blocks the light irradiated from a light irradiation part to a light-receiving part. Therefore, the effect control device 124 determines that the right shutter unit 310 is at the reference position when the photosensor 760 is in the light shielding state (when a detection signal indicating that the light shielding state is received from the photosensor 760). can do.

A photosensor 780 is provided at the lower left end of the mounting member 360, and an index rib 790 that is a detected portion of the photosensor 780 is provided on the left side surface of the moving unit 353. Note that the photosensor 780 is a sensor having the same configuration as the photosensor 760.
The light irradiation unit and the light receiving unit of the photosensor 780 and the index rib 790 are located between the light irradiation unit and the light receiving unit when the moving unit 353 is at the maximum leftward movement position (reference position). It is inserted and it will be in the state which interrupts | blocks the light irradiated from a light irradiation part to a light-receiving part. Therefore, the effect control device 124 determines that the left shutter unit 320 is at the reference position when the photosensor 780 is in the light shielding state (when the detection signal indicating that the light sensor is in the light shielding state is received from the photosensor 780). can do.

[Operation example of the movable accessory device 301 and the movable accessory device 302]
Here, when the right shutter unit 310 moves to the left and the left shutter unit 320 moves to the right by the rotational drive of the motor M3 and the motor M4, as shown in FIG. Move in the closing direction (the direction approaching each other). When both shutter parts move to the maximum movement position, the light emitting part 312 and the light emitting part 322 are finally combined to form one heart shape.

  The movable accessory device 301 and the movable accessory device 302 are driven, for example, in an effect process such as a reach effect, a state non-disclosure effect, or a state disclosure effect, and a change in form due to the movement of the right shutter unit 310 and the left shutter unit 320, The fun of the game can be improved by the combination of the lighting states of the light emitting units 312 and 322.

[Control configuration]
Next, a configuration related to control of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing various electronic devices equipped in the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 includes a main control device 70 (main control computer) that serves as the center of the control operation. The main control device 70 mainly has a function of controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1. Yes. The main controller 70 is built in the main control board unit 170 described above.

  The main controller 70 is equipped with a circuit board (main control board) on which a main control CPU 72 as a central processing unit is mounted. The main control CPU 72 includes a ROM 74 and a RAM (RWM) together with a CPU core and registers (not shown). ) This is configured as an LSI in which semiconductor memories such as 76 are integrated. The main controller 70 is equipped with a random number generator 75 and a sampling circuit 77. Among these, the random number generator 75 generates a hardware random number (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal notation) for determining the big hit, and the generated random number is input to the main control CPU 72 through the sampling circuit 77. The In addition, the main controller 70 is equipped with peripheral ICs such as an input / output (I / O) port 79, a clock generation circuit (not shown), a counter / timer circuit (CTC), etc., and these are circuited together with the main control CPU 72. It is mounted on the board. A signal transmission path, a power supply path, a control bus, and the like are formed as wiring patterns on the circuit board (or the inner layer portion).

  The start gate 20 described above is integrally provided with a gate switch 78 for detecting the passage of a game ball. The game board 8 is provided with an upper start winning port switch 80, a lower start winning port switch 82, and a count switch 84 corresponding to the upper start winning port 26, the variable start winning device 28, and the variable winning device 30, respectively. . Each start winning port switch 80, 82 is for detecting the winning of a game ball to the upper start winning port 26 and the variable start winning device 28 (lower start winning port 28a). The count switch 84 is for detecting the winning of a game ball to the variable winning device 30 (large winning opening) and counting the number. Similarly, the game board 8 is equipped with a winning opening switch 86 for detecting the winning of a game ball to the normal winning openings 22 and 24. Here, a configuration using a common winning opening switch 86 for all the normal winning openings 22 and 24 is given as an example, but for example, separate winning opening switches 86 are installed on the left and right sides of the board, and the left winning opening switch is provided. In 86, a winning of a game ball for the normal winning ports 22, 24 located on the left side of the board surface is detected, and in the right winning port switch 86, a winning of a game ball in the normal winning port 24 located on the right side of the board surface is detected. Also good.

  In any case, the winning detection signals of these switches 78 to 86 are input to the main control CPU 72 via an input / output driver (not shown). Due to the configuration of the game board 8, in this embodiment, the winning detection signals from the gate switch 78, the count switch 84, and the winning opening switch 86 are transmitted via the panel relay terminal plate 87, and are sent to the panel relay terminal plate 87. , Wiring patterns and connection terminals for relaying the respective winning detection signals are provided.

  The above-described normal symbol display device 33, normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, first special symbol display device 34, second special symbol display device 35, first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a and game state display device 38 are the main control CPU 72. The display operation is controlled on the basis of the control signal from. The main control CPU 72 outputs control signals for the display devices 33, 34, 35, 38 and the lamps 33a, 34a according to the progress of the game, and controls the lighting state of each LED. The display devices 33, 34, 35, and 38 and the lamps 33a and 34a are installed on the game board 8 in a state of being mounted on the single integrated display substrate 89 as described above. The control signal is transmitted from the main control CPU 72 via the panel relay terminal board 87.

  Further, the game board 8 is provided with a normal electric accessory solenoid 88 and a big prize opening solenoid 90 corresponding to the variable start winning device 28 and the variable winning device 30, respectively. These solenoids 88 and 90 are operated (excited) based on a control signal from the main control CPU 72 to open and close (activate) the variable start winning device 28 and the variable winning device 30 respectively. The solenoids 88 and 90 also transmit control signals from the main control CPU 72 through the panel relay terminal plate 87 described above.

  In addition, a glass frame opening switch 91 is installed in the glass frame unit 4, and a plastic frame opening switch 93 is installed in the plastic frame assembly 7. When the glass frame unit 4 is opened alone, a contact signal from the glass frame opening switch 91 is input to the main controller 70 (main control CPU 72), and when the plastic frame assembly 7 is opened from the outer frame assembly 2. The contact point signal from the plastic frame opening switch 93 is input to the main controller 70 (main control CPU 72). The main control CPU 72 can detect the open state of the glass frame unit 4 and the plastic frame assembly 7 from these contact signals. When the main control CPU 72 detects the open state of the glass frame unit 4 or the plastic frame assembly 7, the main control CPU 72 generates a door opening information signal as the external information signal.

  On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a payout control device 92 is provided. The payout control device 92 (payout control computer) controls the operation of the payout device unit 172 described above. The payout control device 92 is equipped with a circuit board (payout control board) on which a payout control CPU 94 is mounted. The payout control CPU 94 is also an LSI in which a semiconductor memory such as a ROM 96 and a RAM 98 is integrated together with a CPU core (not shown). It is configured. The payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94) controls the operation of the payout device unit 172 based on the prize ball instruction command from the main control CPU 72, and executes the payout operation of the requested number of game balls. The main control CPU 72 generates a prize ball information signal as the external information signal together with the prize ball instruction command.

  In a prize ball case (not shown) of the payout device unit 172, a payout device substrate 100 is installed together with a payout motor 102 (for example, a stepping motor). The payout device substrate 100 is provided with a drive circuit for the payout motor 102. Yes. The payout device substrate 100 specifically controls the rotation angle of the payout motor 102 based on the payout number instruction signal from the payout control device 92 (the payout control CPU 94), and pays out the designated number of game balls from the prize ball case. Let it come out. The paid-out game balls are sent to the tray unit 6 through the payout flow path in the flow path unit 173.

  Further, for example, a payout path ball cut switch 104 is installed at an upstream position of the prize ball case, and a payout counting switch 106 is installed at a downstream position of the payout motor 102. When a prize ball is actually paid out by driving the payout motor 102, a count signal from the payout count switch 106 is input to the payout device substrate 100 each time. Further, when a ball break occurs at an upstream position of the prize ball case, a contact signal from the payout path ball break switch 104 is input to the payout device substrate 100. The dispensing device substrate 100 transmits the input count signal and contact signal to the dispensing control device 92 (dispensing control CPU 94). The payout control CPU 94 can detect the actual payout number and the out-of-ball state based on the signal received from the payout device substrate 100.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a full switch 161, for example, inside the lower plate 6c (the position of the bowl as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1). The prize balls (game balls) that are actually paid out are discharged to the upper plate 6b through the flow path unit 173. When the upper plate 6b is full of game balls, As described above, it flows into the lower plate 6c. When the lower tray 6c is filled with game balls, the full tank switch 161 is turned ON, and a full tank detection signal is input to the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94). In response to this, even if the payout control CPU 94 receives a prize ball instruction command from the main control CPU 72, it temporarily suspends further prize ball operations, and stores the unpaid prize ball remaining number in the RAM 98. Note that the RAM 98 can be backed up even when the power is cut off, so that even if a power failure (including momentary power failure) occurs during the game, the information on the number of remaining unsold prize balls will not be lost. .

  On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a firing solenoid 110 is installed together with the firing control board 108. In addition, a ball feeding solenoid 111 is provided in the tray unit 6. The launch control board 108, the launch solenoid 110, and the ball feed solenoid 111 constitute the launch control board set 174 described above, and the launch control board 108 is provided with drive circuits for the launch solenoid 110 and the ball feed solenoid 111. ing. Among these, the ball feed solenoid 111 performs an operation of sending out the game balls stored in the tray unit 6 one by one to a predetermined launch position in the launcher case. Moreover, the launch solenoid 110 hits the game ball sent to the launch position, and performs the operation of firing game balls one by one continuously (intermittently) toward the game area 8 as described above. The game ball is emitted at intervals of, for example, about 0.6 seconds (within 100 per minute).

  On the other hand, the grip unit 16 located on the front side of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a firing lever volume 112, a touch sensor 114, and a firing stop switch 116. Among these, the firing lever volume 112 generates an analog signal proportional to the operation amount (so-called stroke) of the firing handle by the player. The touch sensor 114 detects that the player's body is touching the grip unit 16 (launching handle) from the change in capacitance, and outputs a detection signal. The firing stop switch 116 generates a firing stop signal (contact signal) in accordance with the player's operation.

  The above receiving tray unit 6 is provided with a launch relay terminal plate 118, and each signal from the launch lever volume 112, the touch sensor 114, and the launch stop switch 116 is sent via the launch relay terminal plate 118. Sent to. The drive signal from the launch control board 108 is applied to the ball feed solenoid 111 via the launch relay terminal board 118. When the player operates the firing handle, an analog signal (which may be an encoded digital signal) is generated by the firing lever volume 112 according to the operation amount, and the firing solenoid 110 is driven based on the signal at this time. Thereby, the strength of launching a game ball is adjusted according to the operation amount of the player. The drive circuit of the firing control board 108 stops driving the firing solenoid 110 when the detection signal from the touch sensor 114 is off (low level) or when the firing stop signal is input from the firing stop switch 116. . In addition to this, the launch relay terminal plate 118 is connected with a lending device connection terminal plate 120 such as a game ball, and when the above-mentioned CR unit is not connected to this lending device connection terminal plate 120 such as a game ball, the launch is similarly performed. The drive circuit of the control board 108 stops driving the firing solenoid 110.

  The tray unit 6 includes a frequency display board 122 and a rental / return switch board 123. Of these, the frequency display board 122 is provided with the display of the frequency display unit (7-segment LED for 3 digits). The lending / return switch board 123 has switch modules connected to the ball lending button 10 and the return button 12, respectively. When the ball lending button 10 or the return button 12 is operated, the operation signal is lended and It is transmitted from the return switch board 123 to the CR unit via the game ball rental device connecting terminal board 120. Further, a frequency signal indicating the remaining frequency of the valuable medium is transmitted from the CR unit to the frequency display board 122 via the game ball lending device connection terminal board 120. A display circuit (not shown) on the frequency display board 122 drives the display unit based on the frequency signal, and displays the remaining frequency of the valuable medium as a numerical value. If no valuable medium is inserted in the CR unit or the remaining frequency of the inserted valuable medium becomes zero, the display circuit of the frequency display board 122 drives the display device to display a demonstration (of the valuable medium). (Display for prompting input) can also be performed.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 includes an effect control device 124 (effect control computer) as a control configuration. The effect control device 124 controls the effect accompanying the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1. The effect control device 124 is also equipped with a circuit board (composite sub-control board) on which an effect control CPU 126 that is a central processing unit is mounted. The effect control CPU 126 includes a CPU core (not shown) and a semiconductor memory such as a ROM 128 and a RAM 130 as a main memory. The production control device 124 is provided at a position covered by the back cover unit 178 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1.

  The effect control device 124 is equipped with an input / output driver (not shown) and various peripheral ICs, as well as a lamp driving circuit 132 and an acoustic driving circuit 134. The production control CPU 126 performs production control based on the production command transmitted from the main control CPU 72 and gives commands to the lamp drive circuit 132 and the acoustic drive circuit 134 to give various lamps 46 to 52, the panel lamp 53, and the light emission. Processing for causing the units 41, 312, and 322 to emit light and actually outputting sound effects, voices, and the like from the speakers 54, 55, and 56 is performed.

  The effect control device 124 and the main control device 70 are connected to each other via, for example, a communication harness (not shown). However, the communication between these is performed only in one direction from the main control device 70 to the effect control device 124, and communication in the reverse direction is not performed. Note that the communication harness may adopt a parallel format according to the bus width of various commands transmitted from the main control device 70 to the effect control device 124, or each driver IC (I / O). A serial format may be adopted according to the hardware configuration.

  The lamp driving circuit 132 includes a switching element such as a PWM (pulse width modulation) IC or a MOSFET (not shown). The lamp driving circuit 132 switches driving voltages (or duty switching) applied to various lamps including LEDs. ) And manage the operation such as light emission and flashing. In addition to the glass frame top lamps 46 and 48, the glass frame side lamp 50, and the saucer lamp 52, the various lamps include a decoration / production board lamp 53 installed in the game board 8. The panel lamp 53 corresponds to an LED incorporated in the above-described effect unit, or an LED incorporated in the variable start winning device 28, the variable winning device 30, or the like. Here, although the example in which the saucer lamp 52 is connected to the glass frame decorating board 136 is given, a saucer illuminated board is installed in the saucer unit 6, and the saucer lamp 52 is interposed via the saucer illuminated board. It may be configured to be connected to the lamp driving circuit 132.

  The acoustic drive circuit 134 is, for example, a sound generator that includes a sound ROM, an acoustic control IC, an amplifier, and the like (not shown). The acoustic drive circuit 134 drives the upper speaker 54 and the lower speaker 56 to perform acoustic output.

  In the present embodiment, a glass frame decoration board 136 is installed on the inner surface of the glass frame unit 4, and drive signals from the lamp drive circuit 132 and the acoustic drive circuit 134 pass through the glass frame decoration board 136 and various lamps 46. To 52 and speakers 54, 55, and 56. Further, the effect switching button 45 is connected to the glass frame decorating board 136, and when the player operates the effect switching button 45, the contact signal is input to the effect control device 124 through the glass frame decorating board 136. Is done. In addition, although the example which connected the production | presentation switch button 45 to the glass-frame decoration board 136 is given here, when installing said saucer illumination board, the production switch button 45 is connected to the saucer illumination board. Also good.

  In addition, a panel illumination board 138 is installed on the game board 8, and in addition to the panel lamp 53, various motors M3, M4, light emitting units 41, 312, 322, photo sensors 760, 780 is connected. The various motors M3 and M4 drive the movable accessory devices 301 and 302 via the respective drive mechanisms. A drive signal from the lamp drive circuit 132 is applied to the panel lamp 53, the various motors M3 and M4, and the light emitting units 41, 312 and 322 via the panel electric decoration board 138, respectively. On the other hand, output signals from the photosensors 760 and 780 are input to the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126) via the panel electric decoration board 138.

  The liquid crystal display 42 is installed on the back side of the game board 8 and the display screen through the substantially rectangular opening formed in the game board 8 is visible. Further, an inverter board 158 is installed on the back side of the game board 8, and the inverter board 158 generates an AC power source that is applied to a backlight (for example, a cathode tube) of the liquid crystal display 42. Furthermore, an effect display control device 144 is installed on the back side of the game board 8, and the display operation by the liquid crystal display 42 is controlled by the effect display control device 144. The effect display control device 144 is equipped with a display control CPU 146 that is a general-purpose central processing unit and a circuit board (effect display control board) on which a VDP 152 that is a display processor is mounted. Among these, the display control CPU 146 is configured as an LSI in which semiconductor memories such as a ROM 148 and a RAM 150 are integrated together with a CPU core (not shown). The VDP 152 is configured as an LSI in which a semiconductor core such as an image ROM 154 and a VRAM 156 is integrated with a processor core (not shown). The VRAM 156 can use a part of the storage area as a frame buffer.

  The ROM 128 of the effect control CPU 126 stores a basic program related to effect control, and the effect control CPU 126 executes effect control according to this program. The production control includes production control using various lamps 46 to 53 and speakers 54, 55, and 56 as described above, and production control by image display using the liquid crystal display 42. . The effect control CPU 126 transmits basic information (for example, effect number) related to the effect to the display control CPU 146, and the display control CPU 146 that receives the information transmits a specific effect image based on the basic information. Control the display.

  The display control CPU 146 outputs a more detailed control signal to the VDP 152. Receiving this, the VDP 152 accesses the image ROM 154 based on the control signal, reads necessary image data therefrom, and transfers it to the VRAM 156. Further, the VDP 152 expands the image data in the frame buffer for each frame (still image per unit time) on the VRAM 156, and individually handles each pixel (full color pixel) of the liquid crystal display 42 based on the buffered image data. To drive.

  In addition, a power supply control unit 162 (power supply control means) is provided on the back side of the plastic frame assembly 7. The power supply control unit 162 has a built-in switching power supply circuit. When external power (for example, AC 24V) is taken from the island facility through the power cord 164, necessary power (for example, DC + 34V, + 12V) can be generated therefrom. The electric power generated by the power supply control unit 162 is distributed to the main control device 70, the payout control device 92, the effect control device 124, and the inverter board 158. Furthermore, power is supplied to the launch control board 108 via the payout control device 92, and power is supplied to the CR unit via the game ball rental device connection terminal board 120. The low voltage power for logic (for example, DC + 5V) is generated by a power supply IC (3-terminal regulator or the like) built in each device. Further, as described above, the power supply control unit 164 is grounded (grounded) to the island facility through the ground wire 166.

  The external terminal plate 160 is connected to the payout control device 92, and various external information signals generated by the main control device 70 (main control CPU 72) pass through the payout control device 92 to the external terminal plate 160. Is output to the outside. The main control device 70 (main control CPU 72) and the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94) can output an external information signal to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 through the external terminal board 160. The signals output from the external terminal board 160 are collected by, for example, a hall computer (not shown) in a game hall. Here, the configuration via the payout control device 92 is taken as an example, but a configuration in which an external information signal is directly output from the main control device 70 to the external terminal board 160 may be used.

  The above is a configuration example relating to the control of the pachinko machine 1. Next, control processing executed by the main control CPU 72 of the main control device 70 will be described.

[Reset start (main) processing]
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the main control CPU 72 starts a reset start process. The reset start process restores the gaming state based on the backup information saved at the previous power shutdown (so-called power recovery) or conversely clears the backup information, thereby adjusting the initial state of the pachinko machine 1 Process. The reset start process is positioned as a main process (main control program) for guaranteeing a stable gaming operation of the pachinko machine 1 after adjusting the initial state.

  6 and 7 are flowcharts showing a procedure example of the reset start process. Hereinafter, the process performed by the main control CPU 72 will be described step by step.

  Step S101: First, the main control CPU 72 sets the top address of the stack area in the stack pointer.

  Step S102: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 sets the vector-type interrupt mode (mode 2) and corrects the default RST-type interrupt mode (mode 0). Thus, thereafter, the main control CPU 72 can refer to an arbitrary address (however, the least significant bit is 0) as an interrupt vector and execute a designated interrupt handler.

  Step S103: The main control CPU 72 executes a standby process at reset. This process is for securing a certain standby time (for example, about several thousand ms) at the time of reset start (for example, power-on) and checking the main power-off detection signal during that time. Specifically, when the main control CPU 72 sets the loop counter for the waiting time, the main control CPU 72 bit-checks the input port of the main power-off detection signal while decrementing the value of the loop counter. The main power-off detection signal is input from, for example, a power monitoring IC that is a peripheral device. If the input of the main power-off detection signal is confirmed before the loop counter reaches 0, the main control CPU 72 restarts the process from the beginning. As a result, for example, the system can be protected when a main power switch (not shown) is turned on and off repeatedly within a short time (about 1 to 2 seconds).

  Step S104: Next, the main control CPU 72 permits access to the work area of the RAM 76. Specifically, the RAM protect setting value in the work area is reset (00H). As a result, thereafter, access to the work area of the RAM 76 is permitted.

  Step S105: Also, the main control CPU 72 performs initial setting of a mask register in order to set an interrupt mask. Specifically, a value for enabling the CTC interrupt is stored in the mask register.

  Step S106: The main control CPU 72 refers to the input signal from the previously cleared RAM clear switch and confirms whether or not the RAM clear switch has been operated (switch ON). If the RAM clear switch is not operated (No), step S107 is executed next.

  Step S107: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not backup information is stored in the RAM 76, that is, whether or not a backup validity determination flag is set. If the backup is normally completed in the previous power-off process and the backup validity determination flag (for example, “A55AH”) is set (Yes), then the main control CPU 72 executes step S108.

  Step S108: The main control CPU 72 executes a sum check on the backup information in the RAM 76. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 sum-checks all areas of the work area of the RAM 76 (a user work area including a use-prohibited area and a stack area) except the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer. If the result of the sum check is normal (Yes), the main control CPU 72 then executes step S109.

Step S109: The main control CPU 72 resets the backup validity determination flag (for example, “0000H”).
Step S110: The main control CPU 72 clears the command waiting for transmission immediately before the occurrence of the previous power interruption.

  Step S111: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes an effect control return process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 instructs the effect control device 124 to return a command (for example, a model designation command, a special symbol probability state designation command, a special figure destination determination effect command, an effect command when the working memory number is increased, and the action memory number. (Decrease effect command, count counter remaining command, special game state designation command, etc.). In response to this, the effect control device 124 performs the effect state (for example, the internal probability state, the effect symbol display mode, the operation memory count effect display mode, the sound output content, and the various lamps being executed at the time of the previous power shutdown. Light emission state, etc.) can be restored.

  Step S112: The main control CPU 72 executes state return processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets various values in the work area of the RAM 76 based on the backup information, and the gaming state (for example, the display state of special symbols, the internal probability state, The operation memory contents, various flag states, random number update states, etc.) are restored. The main control CPU 72 restores the backed up PC register value.

  On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch is operated at power-on (step S106: Yes), when the backup validity determination flag is not set (step S107: No), or when the backup information is not normal. (Step S108: No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to Step S113.

Step S113: The main control CPU 72 clears the stored contents other than the use prohibited area of the RAM 76. As a result, the work area and stack area of the RAM 76 are all initialized, and even if valid backup information is stored, the contents are erased.
Step S114: The main control CPU 72 performs initial setting of the RAM 76.

  Step S115: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect control output process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs a command (command necessary for effect control) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 after the initial setting.

  Step S116: The main control CPU 72 executes a payout control output process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs an instruction command for starting the payout of prize balls to the payout control device 92.

  Step S117: The main control CPU 72 executes CTC initial setting processing, and performs initial setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) that is a peripheral device. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets an interrupt vector register and sets an interrupt count value (for example, 4 ms) in the CTC. As a result, when a CTC interrupt occurs next time, the main control CPU 72 can continue the processing from the program address of the PC register that has been backed up.

  When the above procedure is executed in the reset start process, the main control CPU 72 shifts to the main loop shown in FIG. 7 (connection symbol A → A).

  Step S118, Step S119: The main control CPU 72 executes the power interruption occurrence check process after prohibiting interruption. In this process, the main control CPU 72 performs bit check on the input port of the main power-off detection signal and monitors the occurrence of power-off (decrease in drive voltage). When the power is cut off, the main control CPU 72 clears the output port buffer corresponding to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 88, the big prize opening solenoid 90, etc., and the entire area excluding the backup validity judgment flag and the sum check buffer in the work area of the RAM 76. Is backed up, and the sum result value is stored in the sum check buffer. Then, the main control CPU 72 stores the valid value (for example, “A55AH”) in the backup validity determination flag area, prohibits access to the RAM 76, and stops (NOP) the process. On the other hand, if the power shutoff does not occur, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S120. There is also a known programming example in which the CPU executes the process at the time of the occurrence of power interruption as a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) process.

  Step S120: The main control CPU 72 executes an initial value update random number update process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 increments random numbers for updating (changing) initial values of various software random numbers. In the present embodiment, various random numbers (for example, hit determination random numbers corresponding to normal symbols, jackpot symbol random numbers, variation pattern determination random numbers, etc.) other than jackpot determination random numbers (hardware random numbers) are generated on the program. These software random numbers are updated by a loop counter within a predetermined range in another interrupt process (step S201 in FIG. 9). In this process, the initial value of the loop counter (all The random number of may not be the target). The initial value updating random number is used to randomly change the initial value, and in step S120, the initial value updating random number is updated. Note that the reason why step S120 is executed after the interruption is prohibited in step S118 is that the same process is executed in another interrupt management process (step S202 in FIG. 9). ) To prevent the above). As described above, in this embodiment, the big hit determination random number is a hardware random number generated by the random number generator 75, and its update cycle is faster (eg, several μs) than the timer interrupt cycle (eg, several ms). Therefore, it is not necessary to update the initial value of the jackpot determination random number.

  Step S121, Step S122: The main control CPU 72 permits the interrupt and executes other random number update processing. The random numbers updated in this process are random numbers (variation pattern determination random numbers, etc.) that are not related to the determination of the winning type (winning type) among software random numbers. This process is performed in the remaining time when a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the main loop and the main control CPU 72 executes another interrupt management process (FIG. 9). The contents of the interrupt management process will be described later.

[Power failure check processing]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart specifically illustrating a procedure example of the power-off occurrence check process.
Step S130: First, the main control CPU 72 sets a condition for checking the occurrence of power interruption. This check condition can be set as an on-counter value for confirming that the main power-off detection signal is continuously output, for example.

  Step S132: Next, the main control CPU 72 reads the main power-off detection switch input port and confirms whether or not the main power-off detection signal is output (checks a specific bit). Although not particularly illustrated, the main power-off detection switch is mounted on the main controller 70, for example, and this main power-off detection switch monitors the drive voltage supplied from the power control unit 162, and the voltage level is monitored. When the voltage falls below the reference voltage, the main power-off detection signal is output. Note that the main power-off detection switch may be built in the power control unit 162. When the main control CPU 72 confirms that the main power-off detection signal is not output at this time (No), the main control CPU 72 exits this process and returns to the reset start process. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the main power-off detection signal is output (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S134.

  Step S134: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the above check conditions are satisfied. Specifically, for example, 1 is subtracted from the on-counter value set in the previous step S130, and it is confirmed whether or not the result is 0. If the on-counter value is not yet 0 at this time (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to step S132 and reconfirms the main power-off detection switch input port. When the check condition is satisfied by repeating the loop from step S134 to step S132 (step S134: Yes), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S136.

  Step S136: The main control CPU 72 clears the output port buffer corresponding to the test signal terminal and the command control signal in addition to the output port corresponding to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 88 and the big prize opening solenoid 90 as described above.

Step S138, Step S140: Next, the main control CPU 72 adds the entire contents excluding the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer in the work area of the RAM 76 in units of 1 byte, and repeats until the addition is completed for all areas. .
Step S142: When the calculation of the sum is completed for all the areas (Step S140: Yes), the main control CPU 72 stores the sum result value in the sum check buffer.

Step S144: Next, the main control CPU 72 stores the valid value in the backup validity determination flag area as described above.
Step S146: The main control CPU 72 stores “01H” indicating access prohibition in the protect value of the RAM 76, and prohibits access to the work area (including the use prohibition area and the stack area) of the RAM 76.

  Step S148: Then, the main control CPU 72 enters a standby loop and stops all other processes in preparation for shutting off the main power supply. After the main power is cut off, the backup power is supplied from a backup power circuit (not shown) (for example, a circuit including a capacitive element mounted on the main controller 70), so the stored contents of the RAM 76 are lost even after the main power is turned off. Held without. The backup power supply circuit may be incorporated in the power supply control unit 162, for example.

  Through the above processing, all the information stored in the work area of the RAM 76 to be backed up (sum added) is retained in the RAM 76 even after the main power is turned off. The stored memory is restored as backup information when the power is turned off after confirming that the checksum is normal in the previous reset start process (FIG. 6).

[Interrupt management processing (timer interrupt processing)]
Next, interrupt management processing (timer interrupt processing) will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary procedure of interrupt management processing. The main control CPU 72 executes an interrupt management process every predetermined time (for example, several ms) based on the interrupt request signal from the counter / timer circuit. Each procedure will be described below.

  Step S200: First, the main control CPU 72 saves the values of the registers (accumulator A, flag register F, and general-purpose registers B to L) used during execution of the main loop in the save area of the RAM 76. Another value can be written in the registers (A to L) after the value is saved in the interrupt management process.

  Step S201: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a lottery random number update process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the counter for generating various random numbers for lottery. The value of each counter is incremented in the counter area of the RAM 76 and loops within a specified range. The various random numbers include, for example, jackpot symbol random numbers, normal symbol random numbers determined, and the like.

  Step S202: The main control CPU 72 executes the initial value update random number update process also here. The content of the process is the same as described above.

  Step S203: The main control CPU 72 executes input processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 inputs various switch signals from an input / output (I / O) port 79. Specifically, an input state (ON / OFF) of a passage detection signal from the gate switch 78 and a winning detection signal from the upper starting winning port switch 80, the lower starting winning port switch 82, the count switch 84, and the winning port switch 86. Lead.

  Step S204: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes switch input event processing. In this process, among the switch signals input in the previous input process, the determination of an event occurring during the game is made based on the winning detection signals from the gate switch 78, the upper start winning opening switch 80, and the lower starting winning opening switch 82. Depending on the event that occurred, further processing is executed. The specific contents of the switch input event process will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  In this embodiment, when a winning detection signal (ON) is input from the upper start winning opening switch 80 or the lower starting winning opening switch 82, the main control CPU 72 performs internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, respectively. It is determined that an event that triggers the event (lottery opportunity) has occurred. When the passage detection signal (ON) is input from the gate switch 78, the main control CPU 72 determines that an event serving as a lottery trigger corresponding to the normal symbol has occurred. If it is determined that any event has occurred, the main control CPU 72 executes a process corresponding to each event. The processing executed when a winning detection signal is input from the upper start winning port switch 80 or the lower starting winning port switch 82 will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  Step S205A, Step S205B, Step S206: The main control CPU 72 executes the second special symbol game process, the first special symbol game process, and the normal symbol game process during the interrupt management process. These processes are for specifically proceeding with the game in the pachinko machine 1. Among these, in the second special symbol game process (step S205A), the main control CPU 72 controls the execution of the internal lottery corresponding to the second special symbol described above, and the second special symbol display device 35 displays and stops the change. The display is controlled, and the operation of the variable winning device 30 is controlled according to the display result. In the first special symbol game process (step S205B), the main control CPU 72 controls the execution of the internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol, or controls the variable display and stop display by the first special symbol display device 34. The operation of the variable winning device 30 is controlled according to the display result.

  Here, by executing the second special symbol game process (step S205A) prior to the first special symbol game process (step S205B), for example, the big win game or the small hit game ends, and at the same time, the first special symbol game When the variation of the second special symbol is started, the second special symbol game process (step S205A) is executed first, so that the jackpot determination regarding the second special symbol can be prioritized. Specifically, when a big hit is won in the jackpot determination regarding the second special symbol processed first, the big hit determination regarding the first special symbol processed next can be forcibly set. Therefore, priority can be given to the result of the jackpot determination of the second special symbol over the jackpot determination of the first special symbol. The details of the second special symbol game process and the first special symbol game process will be described later with reference to still another flowchart (FIGS. 13 and 14).

  In the normal symbol game process (step S206), the main control CPU 72 controls the variable display and stop display by the normal symbol display device 33 described above, and controls the operation of the variable start winning device 28 according to the display result. To do. For example, the main control CPU 72 stores a random number (ordinary random number per symbol) acquired in response to the passage of the start gate 20 in the previous switch input event processing (step S204). The random number value is read out from the memory, and it is determined whether or not it falls within a predetermined hit range (operation lottery execution means). When the random number value falls within the hit range, the normal symbol display device 33 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner, and after stopping the normal symbol in a predetermined hit state, the main control CPU 72 switches the normal electric accessory solenoid 88 on. Excitingly activates the variable start winning device 28 (movable piece actuating means). On the other hand, if the random number value is out of the hit range, the main control CPU 72 performs a normal symbol stop display in a manner of deviation after the variable display.

  Step S207: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes prize ball payout processing. In this process, based on the winning detection signals input from the various switches 80, 82, 84, 86 in the previous input process (step S203), a prize ball instruction command for instructing the payout control device 92 the number of prize balls is issued. Output.

  Step S208: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes external information processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sends the above-mentioned external information signals (for example, prize ball information, door opening information, symbol determination number information, jackpot information, start port information, etc.) to the hall computer of the game hall through the external terminal board 160. Store in port output request buffer.

  In the present embodiment, among various external information signals, for example, “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” are output to the outside as jackpot information, so that an external electronic device (data display device) connected to the pachinko machine 1 is output. Can provide various jackpot information (external information signal output means). In other words, the jackpot information is divided into a plurality of “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” and output, so that the type of jackpot (winning type) from these combinations can be tabulated and managed by a hall computer (not shown) or internal Recognize changes in the probability state (low probability state or high probability state) or shortened state of symbol variation time, or generate a small hit (a hit where the condition device does not work) that is not classified as a “big hit” even if it is not winning Can be aggregated and managed. Based on the jackpot information, for example, a data display device (not shown) counts and displays the number of jackpot occurrences within the past several business days for each pachinko machine 1, and recognizes whether or not each jackpot is currently hit. Or for each table, it can be recognized whether or not the current symbol variation time is in a shortened state. In this external information processing, the main control CPU 72 controls each output state (set of ON or OFF) of “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” in detail.

  Step S209: The main control CPU 72 executes test signal processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates various test signals indicating its own internal state (for example, normal symbol game management state, special symbol game management state, jackpot, probability variation function is activated, variation time reduction function is activated). And store them in the port output request buffer. With this test signal, for example, the internal state of the main control CPU 72 can be tested outside the main controller 70.

  Step S210: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes display output management processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 has a normal symbol display device 33, a normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, a first special symbol display device 34, a second special symbol display device 35, a first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, and a game state display device. The lighting state of 38 etc. is controlled. Specifically, the drive signal stored in the port output request buffer in the second special symbol game process (step S205A), the first special symbol game process (step S205B), and the normal symbol game process (step S206). Output port. The drive signal is stored in the port output request buffer as byte data to be applied to each LED. As a result, each LED is driven in a predetermined display mode (a mode of performing symbol variation display, stop display, working memory number display, game state display, etc.).

  Step S211: The main control CPU 72 executes output management processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs the external information signal (byte data) stored in the port output request buffer in the previous external information processing (step S208). Further, the main control CPU 72 outputs the drive signals, test signals, and the like of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 88 and the special prize opening solenoid 90 stored in the port output request buffer together.

  Step S212: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect control output process. In this processing, it is confirmed whether or not there is a command (command necessary for presentation control) that the main control CPU 72 should transmit to the presentation control device 124 in the command buffer. Output port.

  Step S213: The main control CPU 72 clears the port output request buffer stored by the current CTC interrupt.

  In the present embodiment, an example is given in which the processing (game control program module) in steps S205A to S212 is executed as a timer interrupt processing. However, these processes are incorporated in the main loop of the CPU and executed. There is also a programming example.

  Step S214: When the above processing is completed, the main control CPU 72 stores a value (01H) for designating the end of interrupt in the interrupt program counter, and ends the CTC interrupt.

  Step S215, Step S216: Then, the main control CPU 72 restores the saved values of the registers (A to L) and permits the next CTC interrupt. Thereafter, the main control CPU 72 returns to the main loop (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

[Switch input event processing]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the switch input event process (step S204 in FIG. 9). Each procedure will be described below.

  Step S10: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the upper start winning opening switch 80 corresponding to the first special symbol. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S12 and executes the first special symbol memory update process. Specific processing contents will be further described later using another flowchart. On the other hand, when no winning detection signal is input (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S14.

  Step S14: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal has been input from the lower start winning opening switch 82 corresponding to the second special symbol. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S16 and executes the second special symbol memory update process. Here again, the details of the specific processing will be further described later using another flowchart. On the other hand, if there is no input of a winning detection signal (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S18.

  Step S18: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the count switch 84 corresponding to the big winning opening. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S20 and executes a large winning mouth count process. In the big winning opening counting process, the main control CPU 72 counts the number of winning balls to the variable winning device 30 every round during the big hit game. On the other hand, if no winning detection signal is input (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S22.

  Step S22: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not a passage detection signal is input from the gate switch 78 corresponding to the normal symbol. When the input of the passage detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S24 and executes the normal symbol memory update process. In the normal symbol memory update process, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current number of normal symbol working memories is less than the upper limit number (for example, 4), and if it does not reach the upper limit number, obtains a random number per normal symbol To do. Further, the main control CPU 72 increments the normal symbol operating memory number by one. Then, the main control CPU 72 stores the acquired random value per normal symbol in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. On the other hand, when no winning detection signal is input (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the interrupt management process (FIG. 9).

[First special symbol memory update process]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the first special symbol memory update process (step S12 in FIG. 10). Hereinafter, the procedure of the first special symbol memory update process will be described in order.

  Step S30: First, the main control CPU 72 refers to the value of the first special symbol working memory number counter to check whether or not the working memory number is less than the maximum value (for example, 4). The working memory number counter represents the number (the number of sets) of big hit determination random numbers and big hit symbol random numbers stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. That is, the random number storage area of the RAM 76 related to the first special symbol is divided into four sections (for example, 2 bytes), and each section can store one big hit decision random number and one big hit symbol random number as a set. is there. At this time, if the value of the working memory number counter corresponding to the first special symbol has reached the maximum value (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event processing (FIG. 10). On the other hand, if the value of the working memory number counter is less than the maximum value (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S31.

  Step S31: The main control CPU 72 adds one first special symbol working memory number. The first special symbol operation memory number counter is stored, for example, in the operation memory number area of the RAM 76, and the main control CPU 72 increments (+1) the value. Based on the counter value added here, the lighting state of the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a is controlled by the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 9).

  Step S32: The main control CPU 72 acquires the jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the first special symbol from the random number generator 75 through the sampling circuit 77 (lottery element acquisition means). The random value may be acquired by designating the pin address of the random number generator 75. In the case where the main control CPU 72 performs 8-bit processing, the address designation is performed twice for each upper byte and lower byte. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot determination random number value from the designated address, the main control CPU 72 saves it at the transfer destination address as a jackpot determination random number corresponding to the first special symbol.

  Step S33: Next, the main control CPU 72 acquires a jackpot symbol random number value corresponding to the first special symbol from the jackpot symbol random number counter area of the RAM 76. The acquisition of the random number value is also performed by designating the address of the jackpot symbol random number counter area. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot symbol random number value from the designated address, the main control CPU 72 saves it at the transfer destination address as a jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the first special symbol.

  Step S34: Further, the main control CPU 72 sequentially obtains a variation pattern determination random number from the variation random number counter area of the RAM 76 as a random value related to the variation condition of the first special symbol. Similarly, these random number values are acquired by designating the address of the random number counter area for variation. When the main control CPU 72 obtains each variation pattern determination random number from the designated address, the main control CPU 72 saves them in the transfer destination address.

  Step S35: The main control CPU 72 transfers the saved jackpot determined random number, jackpot symbol random number, and variation pattern determined random number to the random number storage area corresponding to the first special symbol, and stores these random numbers as a set in an empty section in the area. Let The order (for example, first to fourth) is set in the plurality of sections (first upper limit number setting means), and if all the first to fourth sections are empty at this stage, the first section starts from the first section. Each random number is stored in order. Alternatively, if the first section is already filled and the other second to fourth sections are empty, the random numbers are stored in order from the second section. Note that the random number storage area is read out in a FIFO (First In First Out) format.

  Step S39: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect command output setting process for the first special symbol. This process is for transmitting the start opening winning tone control command to the effect control device 124 (memory number notifying means).

  When the above procedure is completed or the first special symbol operation memory number has reached 4 (step S30: No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 10).

[Second special symbol memory update process]
Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the second special symbol memory update process (step S16 in FIG. 10). Hereinafter, the procedure of the second special symbol memory update process will be described in order. In this second special symbol memory update process, unlike the first special symbol memory update process (step S12), no upper limit value is set for the number of working memories (second upper limit number setting means). That is, various random numbers are stored indefinitely. It should be noted that an enormous upper limit value (for example, 3000) that does not interrupt the storage of various random numbers in practice may be limited on the program (second upper limit number setting means).

  Step S41: The main control CPU 72 increments the second special symbol working memory number by one (increments the value of the second special symbol working memory number counter). Unlike the previous step S31 (FIG. 11), the lighting state of the special symbol operation memory lamp is controlled in the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 9) based on the counter value added here. Absent. This is because the number of working memories increases without limit. For example, when an upper limit value of 10,000 working memories is provided, control may be performed by five 7-segment LEDs (with dots).

  Step S42: The main control CPU 72 acquires the jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the second special symbol from the random number generator 75 through the sampling circuit 77 (acquisition of second lottery element, second lottery trigger generation means). The method for acquiring the random value is the same as that in step S32 (FIG. 11) described above.

  Step S43: Next, the main control CPU 72 acquires a jackpot symbol random number value corresponding to the second special symbol from the jackpot symbol random number counter area of the RAM 76. The method for acquiring the random value is the same as that in step S33 (FIG. 11) described above.

  Step S44: Further, the main control CPU 72 sequentially obtains the variation pattern determining random numbers related to the variation condition of the second special symbol from the variation random number counter area of the RAM 76. Acquisition of these random values is also performed in the same manner as step S34 (FIG. 11) described above.

  Step S45: The main control CPU 72 transfers the saved jackpot decision random number, jackpot symbol random number, and variation pattern decision random number to the random number storage area corresponding to the second special symbol, and sets these random numbers in empty sections in the area. Remember. The storage method is the same as step S35 (FIG. 11) described above.

  Step S47: The main control CPU 72 creates a saved jackpot determining random number command, a jackpot determining random number command corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number, and a jackpot symbol random number command. Then, the prepared jackpot determination random number command and jackpot symbol random number command are prepared for transmission to the effect control device 24. The transmitted jackpot determination random number command and jackpot symbol random number command are restored in the effect control device 24 and stored as the same value as the jackpot determination random number and jackpot symbol random number stored in the main control CPU 72.

  Step S49: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect command output process for the second special symbol. Thereby, preparation for transmitting the start opening winning tone control command and the like to the effect control device 24 is performed (memory number notification means). When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 10).

[Parallel variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol]
Next, the details of the first special symbol game process and the second special symbol game process executed in the interrupt management process (FIG. 9) will be described. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 34 displays the change in the first special symbol and the second special symbol by separately executing the internal lottery corresponding to each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to display the variation of the second special symbol on the display device 35 in parallel. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol game process and the second special symbol game process are separately performed (once in one interrupt cycle) on the control by the main control CPU 72 for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. One by one).

[Second special symbol game processing]
First, FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the second special symbol game process (step S205A in FIG. 9). The second special symbol game process has a procedure (step S1000a) for confirming whether or not the internal state flag is “start of big game (during big hit game)”.

  Step S1000a: That is, the main control CPU 72 first determines whether or not the gaming state (internal state) corresponding to the first special symbol is “start of big role (during big hit game)” or “start of small hit (during small hit)” Confirm. This confirmation can be performed based on the progress status of the processing performed so far on the first special symbol (the value of the first special symbol game management status). This confirmation is performed in the present embodiment because the game related to the second special symbol is not allowed to proceed when the big special game or the small bonus game is being performed with respect to the other first special symbol.

  At this time, especially when the big special game is not being played with respect to the first special symbol (the value of the first special symbol game management status is a big hit value) and not being a big hit (No), the main control CPU 72 performs the next step S1000b and subsequent steps. Execute the process. Steps S1000b to S5000 are program modules that form the basis of the second special symbol game process. The main control CPU 72 can specifically control the progress of the game corresponding to the second special symbol through the processing of the basic steps S1000b to S5000.

  The basic part of the second special symbol game process includes an execution selection process (step S1000b), a special symbol change pre-process (step S2000), a special symbol change process (step S3000), and a special symbol stop display process (step S4000). , A subroutine (program module) group of variable winning device management processing (step S5000) is included. Here, first, the basic flow of the basic part of the second special symbol game process will be described along each process.

  Step S1000b: In the execution selection process, the main control CPU 72 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (any one of steps S2000 to S5000) from the “jump table”. For example, the main control CPU 72 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the second special symbol game process in the stack pointer as the return destination address.

  Which process is selected as the next jump destination differs depending on the progress of the process performed so far (second special symbol game management status). For example, if the second special symbol has not yet started to change display (second special symbol game management status: 00H), the main control CPU 72 performs the special symbol variation pre-processing (step S2000) as the next jump destination. select. On the other hand, if the special symbol variation pre-processing has already been completed (second special symbol game management status: 01H), the main control CPU 72 selects the special symbol variation processing (step S3000) as the next jump destination, and the special symbol variation is processed. If the process during the change is completed (second special symbol game management status: 02H), the special symbol stop display process (step S4000) is selected as the next jump destination. In this embodiment, the jump destination address is specified by the “jump table” and the process is selected. However, apart from such a selection method, a “process flag”, a “process selection flag”, or the like is used. There is also a known programming example in which the CPU selects a process to be executed next. In such a programming example, the CPU CALLs each process in a single way, and at the top step, the conditional branch (continuation / return) is performed with reference to the flag one by one. There is no need for the CPU 72 to call each process one by one.

  Step S2000: In the special symbol variation pre-processing, the main control CPU 72 performs an operation for preparing conditions for starting the variation display of the second special symbol. Specifically, the big hit determination (internal lottery processing execution means) and the variation pattern are determined here, and in the case of the big win, the winning type is also determined. In addition, according to the determination of the winning type, the main control CPU 72 sets a “time reduction state” count-off counter for each internal state (“low probability state” or “high probability state”) or sets an initial value of the probability variation limiter count. Or set. More specific processing contents will be described later with reference to another flowchart (FIG. 15).

  Step S3000: In the special symbol changing process, the main control CPU 72 controls the driving of the second special symbol display device 35 while counting the change timer. Specifically, an ON or OFF drive signal (1 byte data) is output for each segment and dot (0th to 7th) of the 7-segment LED. The pattern of the drive signal changes with the passage of time, whereby the variation display of the second special symbol is performed.

  In addition, in this process, a process for determining whether or not to operate the skip function (a function for forcibly terminating the fluctuation) is also performed. In the case of the big hit determination, if the big hit or the small hit is won, When the first special symbol is in a variable display, the skip function is activated for the other first special symbol. By the operation of the skip function, processing for forcibly ending the variable display of the first special symbol is performed at the same time as the end of the variable display of the second special symbol. The specific processing contents will be described later using another flowchart (FIG. 26).

  Step S4000: In the special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU 72 controls the drive of the second special symbol display device 35. Similarly, an ON or OFF drive signal is output for each segment and dot of the 7-segment LED, but the pattern of the drive signal is constant, whereby the stop display of the second special symbol is performed. Details of the processing will be described later using another flowchart (FIG. 27).

  Step S5000: The variable winning device management process is selected when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in the winning mode (a mode other than non-winning) in the previous special symbol stop display process. For example, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner of 14 rounds of big hit, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit gaming state (special gaming state advantageous to the player) occurs. During the big hit game for the second special symbol, the jump destination is set in the variable winning device management process in the previous execution selection process (step S1000b), and the variable display of the second special symbol is not performed. In the variable winning device management process, the large winning opening solenoid 90 is excited for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds or until 9 winnings are counted) for a predetermined number of continuous operations (for example, 2 times, 14 times), As a result, the variable winning device 30 is opened and closed in a predetermined pattern (continuous operation of the special electric accessory). In the meantime, by allowing the variable winning device 30 to win the game balls intensively, the player is given an opportunity to collect a lot of prize balls (special game execution means). Note that the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30 at the time of a big hit is referred to as “round”, and if the number of continuous operations is 14 in total, these may be collectively referred to as “14 rounds”. In the present embodiment, not only 14 round big hits but also other types of 2 round big hits are provided as the types of big hits. Also for the 14 round big hit, there are a plurality of winning types (winning symbols) provided therein.

  Further, when the main control CPU 72 sets the large winning opening opening pattern (number of rounds, number of opening / closing operations per round, opening time, etc.) in the variable winning device management process, the main control CPU 72 performs the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30 for one round. Each time it is finished, the value of the round number counter is incremented by one. The value of the round number counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76 with an initial value of 0, for example. Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a round number command representing the value of the round number counter. The round number command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 9). When the value of the round number counter reaches the set number of continuous operations, the main control CPU 72 ends the big hit game (big game) for the second special symbol only for that round.

  When the big hit game is finished with respect to the second special symbol, the main control CPU 72 determines the state after the big hit game (high probability state, time reduced state) based on the game state flag (probability variation function operation flag, time shortening function operation flag). ). In the “high probability state”, the probability variation function is activated, and the winning probability in the internal lottery becomes, for example, about ten times higher than usual (for example, 1/399 to 1/40) (specific game state transition means, high probability State transition means, high probability state setting means). In the “time reduction state”, the time reduction function is activated, and the variation time of the special symbol (both the second special symbol and the first special symbol) is set to a normal length (for example, about 655360 seconds, about 5 seconds). From the non-time shortened state, the variation time is shortened with respect to the second special symbol as compared with the non-time shortened state, and the length of the first special symbol is extended (for example, 0.5 seconds, 29.5 seconds). The state is set to (about). Note that the “high probability state” and the “time reduction state” may be transferred to only one of them in terms of control, or may be transferred in accordance with both of them.

[First special symbol game processing]
Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the first special symbol game process (step S205B in FIG. 9). The first special symbol game process also includes a procedure (step S1900a) for confirming whether or not the other second special symbol is a big hit.

  Step S1900a: Similarly, the main control CPU 72 first confirms whether or not the gaming state corresponding to the second special symbol is “Big hit game” or “Small hit”. This confirmation can also be performed based on the value of the second special symbol game management status as described above.

  At this time, especially when the big special game is not being played (the second special symbol game management status is a value that is a big hit) with respect to the second special symbol, and if it is not a small hit (No), the main control CPU 72 performs the next step S1900b and subsequent steps. Execute the process. Steps S1900b to S5900 are program modules that form the basis of the first special symbol game process. The main control CPU 72 can specifically control the progress status of the game corresponding to the first special symbol through the processes of the basic steps S1900b to S5900.

  As described in the second special symbol game process, the execution selection process (step S1900b), the special symbol change pre-process (step S2900), and the special symbol change process (step S2900) are also performed for the basic part of the first special symbol game process. Step S3900), special symbol stop display processing (step S4900), variable winning device management processing (step S5900) subroutine (program module) group is included. The contents of each process are the same as those described in the second special symbol game process except that the object of control is the first special symbol, but in order to make the understanding of the invention more reliable, each process is described here. A basic flow of the basic part of the first special symbol game process will be described along the line.

  Step S1900b: In the execution selection process, the main control CPU 72 selects a jump destination of the process to be executed next (any one of steps S2900 to S5900) from the “jump table”. For example, the main control CPU 72 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the first special symbol game process in the stack pointer as the return destination address.

  Here again, which process is selected as the next jump destination differs depending on the progress of the process performed so far (first special symbol game management status). For example, if the first special symbol has not yet started changing display (first special symbol game management status: 00H), the main control CPU 72 performs the special symbol change pre-processing (step S2900) as the next jump destination. select. On the other hand, if the special symbol variation pre-processing has already been completed (first special symbol game management status: 01H), the main control CPU 72 selects the special symbol variation processing (step S3900) as the next jump destination, and the special symbol variation is processed. If the process during the change is completed (first special symbol game management status: 02H), the special symbol stop displaying process (step S4900) is selected as the next jump destination.

  Step S2900: In the special symbol variation pre-processing in the first special symbol game process, the main control CPU 72 performs an operation of preparing conditions for starting the variation display of the first special symbol.

  Step S3900: In the special symbol changing process, the main control CPU 72 controls the drive of the first special symbol display device 34 while counting the change timer. It is also determined whether or not to activate the skip function. As a result of this determination, when the operation of the skip function is confirmed for the other second special symbol, a process for forcibly terminating the variation display of the second special symbol is performed.

  Step S4900: In the special symbol stop display process in the first special symbol game process, the main control CPU 72 controls the drive of the first special symbol display device 34. Similarly, an ON or OFF drive signal is output for each segment and dot of the 7-segment LED. However, the drive signal pattern is constant, whereby the first special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Step S5900: In addition, the variable winning device management process is performed when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in the winning state (including non-winning aspects, including 1 to 3 per small portion) in the previous special symbol stop display process. Selected. Here again, the stop display mode of the first special symbol is determined in a mode according to the winning type. Further, the main control CPU 72 sets the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30 for one round when the large winning opening opening pattern (number of rounds, number of opening / closing operations per round, opening time, etc.) is set in the variable winning device management process. Each time it is finished, the value of the round number counter is incremented by one. When the value of the round number counter reaches the set number of continuous operations, the main control CPU 72 ends the big hit game (big game) for the first special symbol only for that round.

  Then, when the big hit game or the small hit game is finished with respect to the first special symbol, the main control CPU 72, after the big hit game is finished or after the small hit game is finished, based on the game state flag (probability changing function operation flag, time reduction function operation flag). The state (high probability state, time reduction state) is changed. The “high probability state” and the “time reduction state” are the same as described above.

[Multiple winning types]
In the present embodiment, for example, (1) “14 rounds probable big hit” and (2) “14 rounds normal (non-probable) big hit” are provided as a plurality of winning types (there may be more). In addition to “14 round big hits”, in this embodiment, for example, (3) “2 round normal big hits” is provided as a plurality of winning types (special winning types) (there may be more).

  The winning type corresponds to the type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed at the time of winning. For example, “14 round probability variation jackpot” corresponds to a jackpot of “14 round probability variation symbol”, and “14 round normal jackpot” corresponds to a jackpot of “14 round ordinary symbol”. Further, “2 round normal big hit” corresponds to the big hit of “2 round normal symbol”. For this reason, in the following description, “winning type” is appropriately referred to as “winning symbol”. In the present embodiment, “2 round normal big hit” is set as the winning type for the first special symbol, and “14 round probable big hit” and “14 round normal big hit” are set as the winning type for the second special symbol. Is set. In addition, for the first special symbol, “1 per small portion” to “3 per small portion” are set as the winning types. With regard to the second special symbol, no small win is set as the winning type.

[14 round normal design]
First, in the special symbol stop display processing (steps S4000, S4900), when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of “14 round normal symbols”, there is an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit gaming state. Generated (special game execution means). In this case, the special winning opening is opened once each over a sufficiently long time (for example, a maximum opening time of 29.0 seconds) from the first round, and this continues until the 14th round. For this reason, the “14-round normal symbol” jackpot game gives 14 rounds (prize balls) to the player. Note that when a predetermined number of times (for example, 9 times = 9 game balls) is generated within one round, the special winning opening is closed without waiting for the longest opening time to elapse. In this case, since the “probability changing function” is not activated, the privilege to shift to the “high probability state” is not given to the player. However, even if the “time reduction function” is inactive in the previous game, by operating the “time reduction function” after the end of the big hit game, there is a privilege to shift to the “variable time reduction state”. It is given to the player.

[14 rounds probable design]
Alternatively, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of “14 round probability variation” in the previous special symbol stop display processing (steps S4000 and S4900), an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit gaming state occurs. (Special game execution means) In this case, the special winning opening is opened once each over a sufficiently long time (for example, a maximum opening time of 29.0 seconds) from the first round, and this continues until the 14th round. Each of these “14 round probable symbols” jackpot games also gives the player 14 balls (prize balls) for 14 rounds. Further, when a predetermined number of times (for example, 9 times = 9 game balls) is generated within one round, the big winning opening is closed without waiting for the longest opening time to elapse. Then, for example, by operating the “probability changing function” after the big hit game is finished, a privilege to shift to the “high probability state” is given to the player as a result. Also, in this case, even if the “time reduction function” is inactive in the previous game, by operating the “time reduction function” after the big hit game is finished, the “variable time reduction state” is also achieved. A privilege to be transferred is given to the player.

[2 round normal design]
Alternatively, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of “two round normal symbol” in the previous special symbol stop display processing (steps S4000 and S4900), the normal state up to that time shifts to a short-term big hit gaming state. An opportunity occurs. However, since the two-round jackpot game ends in an extremely short time compared to the 14-round jackpot game, there is almost no winning in the big winning opening. Therefore, the “two-round normal symbol” jackpot game is completed within a short period of time without giving a substantial play (prize ball) to the player. In addition, when the winning type corresponds to “two round normal symbol”, neither the “probability changing function” nor the “time shortening function” is activated after the big hit game ends. As a result, if the state before the big hit is the “high probability state”, the state is shifted to the “low probability state”, and if the state before the big hit is the “low probability state”, the “low probability state” is maintained. Is done. Such a “two-round normal symbol” has the significance of terminating the “high probability state”.

[Small hits]
In the present embodiment, small wins are provided as winning types other than non-winning. When winning a small winning game, a small winning game is performed separately from the big winning game, and the variable winning device 30 is opened and closed. In other words, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a small-hit manner in the special symbol stop-displaying process (steps S4000 and S4900), the small-hit game (variable) in the normal probability state or the high-probability state. A game in which the winning device 30 operates) is executed. In such a small winning game, the variable winning device 30 opens and closes a predetermined number of times (for example, twice), but hardly wins in the big winning opening as in the two-round big winning game.

  In addition, when the small hit game is ended, the “probability changing function” and the “time shortening function” may be activated corresponding to the type of the small hit symbol. When the “probability changing function” operates, a privilege to shift to the “high probability state” is given. On the other hand, when the “time reduction function” operates, a privilege to shift to the “time reduction state” is given. In addition, if you win a small hit in the "high probability state", the "high probability state" may end after the game of the small hit, and if you win a small hit in the "time reduction state" After the game ends, the “time saving state” may end.

[Special symbol change pre-treatment]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the special symbol variation pre-processing. The contents of the special symbol variation pre-processing described below can be common to the second special symbol game process (FIG. 13) and the first special symbol game process (FIG. 14). However, when the following procedure is applied to the first special symbol game process, the control target is the first special symbol, and when the following procedure is applied to the second special symbol game process, the control target is the second special symbol. To do. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S2100: First, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the special symbol operation memory number to be controlled (the first special symbol operation memory number or the second special symbol operation memory number) remains (greater than 0). Check. This confirmation can be made with reference to the value of the working memory number counter stored in the RAM 76. When the number of working memories of the target symbol is 0 (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S2150.

  Step S2150: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the first special symbol operation memory number is zero. This confirmation can also be performed with reference to the value of the first special symbol operation memory number counter. If the first special symbol working memory number is 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes a demonstration setting process in step S2500.

  Step S2500: In this process, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not there has been a prize for a predetermined time in the first start prize opening, and if there is no result of the confirmation, generates a command for demonstration effect. The demonstration effect command is output to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 9). When the demo setting process is executed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process (FIG. 13 or FIG. 14). When returning, it returns to the end address as described above (and so on). When the first special symbol operation memory number is not 0 (step S2150: No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process (FIG. 13 or FIG. 14) without executing the demo setting process.

  On the other hand, if the value of the special symbol operation memory number counter to be controlled is larger than 0 (step S2100: Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2160.

  Step S2160: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the value (01H) is set in the big hit flag or the small hit flag other than the non-winning for the other special symbol (special symbol stop display mode judging means). Here, the jackpot flag and the jackpot flag will be described in detail in the later jackpot determination process. The flag (value) that is set when the jackpot or the jackpot is won by internal lottery, Reset at the end of the small hit game. Therefore, the confirmation in this process is also a confirmation as to whether or not the result of the internal lottery regarding the other special symbol is won in the big hit or the small hit. If the other special symbol variation display (excluding stop display) is not executed, the result of the confirmation is necessarily No because the big hit flag or the small hit flag is not set.

  In this process, when the value (01H) is set in the big hit flag or the small hit flag related to the other special symbol (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2170. On the other hand, if the value (01H) is not set (the value is 00H) in the big hit flag or the small hit flag related to the other special symbol (the value is 00H) (No), the main control CPU 72 then executes step S2200.

  Specifically, if the object of control is the first special symbol, if the value (01H) is set in the big hit flag or the small hit flag related to the other second special symbol (Yes), specifically, If the jackpot is selected as a result of the internal lottery regarding the second special symbol, the main control CPU 72 then executes step S2170. On the other hand, when the value (01H) is not set in the jackpot flag relating to the other second special symbol (No), specifically, as a result of the internal lottery relating to the second special symbol, non-winning (loss) is selected. In the case where the second special symbol is not variably displayed, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2200.

  Step S2170: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a value (01H) is set in the symbol stop display flag for the other special symbol. Here, the symbol stop display flag is specifically described in the later special symbol variation end processing, and is a flag (value) that is set while the special symbol stop display is being executed. Reset when is terminated. Therefore, the confirmation in this process is confirmation of whether or not the other special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner representing a big hit or a small hit.

  In this process, when the value (01H) is set in the symbol stop display flag relating to the other special symbol (Yes), the main control CPU 72 causes the main control CPU 72 to enter the special symbol game process (FIG. 13 or FIG. 14). Return. Returning to the special symbol game processing without executing the subsequent processing in this way is currently in the middle of the other special symbol being stopped and displayed in a manner representing a big hit or a small hit as a result of the internal lottery, This is because the big hit game or the small hit game is scheduled to start immediately. In other words, after the big hit game or the small hit game is finished for the special symbol to be controlled, the subsequent processing (processing for starting variation display) is executed. Therefore, the internal lottery regarding the special symbol to be controlled is not executed until the big hit game or the small hit game related to the other special symbol is completed. As another embodiment, when the value (01H) is set in the symbol stop display flag (Yes), the special lottery process (FIG. 13 or FIG. 14) is not returned and the internal lottery process is not performed. It is also possible to set the fluctuation time for executing the fluctuation display to a short time, and to perform the stop display at the time of deviation when the other stop display is completed.

  When the value (01H) is not set in the big hit flag and the small hit flag for the other special symbol (step S2160: No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2200.

  Step S2200: The main control CPU 72 executes a special symbol storage area shift process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 reads out a lottery random number (big hit determination random number, big hit symbol random number) stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76, which corresponds to the special symbol to be controlled. At this time, if random numbers are stored in two or more sections, the main control CPU 72 reads and erases (consumes) the random numbers in order from the first section, and then moves (shifts) the remaining random numbers one by one to the previous section. ) The read random number is stored, for example, in another temporary storage area. Each random number stored in the temporary storage area is used for internal lottery in the next jackpot determination process. Further, in this process, the main control CPU 72 subtracts one value of the working memory number counter (the first special symbol or the second special symbol, which is to be controlled) stored in the RAM 76, and the value after the subtraction. Is set to “Number of working memories at start of fluctuation”. As a result, the display mode of the stored number changes (decreases by 1) for the first special symbol operation storage lamp 34a in the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 9). When the procedure so far is finished, the main control CPU 72 then executes step S2300.

  Step S2300: The main control CPU 72 executes a big hit determination process (internal lottery). In this process, the main control CPU 72 first sets a range of the jackpot value and determines whether or not the read random number value (the jackpot determined random number value) is included in this range (first internal lottery process execution means, Second internal lottery processing execution means). The range of the jackpot value set at this time is different between the normal probability state and the high probability state (when the probability variation function is activated). In the high probability state, the range of the jackpot value is expanded to about 10 times that of the normal probability state. The The jackpot range is set in common for the first special symbol and the second special symbol. For example, in the normal probability state, the jackpot range is set to a range that wins the jackpot with a probability of 1/399, and in the high probability state, 40. It is set to the range that wins the jackpot with a probability of 1 /. If the random value read at this time is included in the range of the big hit value, the main control CPU 72 sets the big hit flag (01H).

  When the above big hit flag is not set, the main control CPU 72 sets the range of the small hit value in the same big hit determination process, and determines whether or not the read random number value is included in this range (internal lottery). Processing execution means). “Small Win” is positioned as satisfying the condition for operating the variable winning device 30 in the same way as “Big Win”. The range of the small hit value set at this time may be different between the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and is common to the normal probability state and the high probability state (when the probability variation function is activated). May be. In the present embodiment, the small hit range is set to a range that wins a small hit with a probability of 999/1000 for the first special symbol, and is set not to win a small hit for the second special symbol. . Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol is won almost at the small hit. In any case, if the read random number value is included in the range of the small hit value, the main control CPU 72 sets the small hit flag (01H).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the range of the big hit value and the small hit value is preliminarily defined in the program as the hit range corresponding to other than the non-winning (regulation means other than the non-winning), but the big hit determination for each state in advance It is also possible to write a table and a small hit determination table in the ROM 74, read them, and perform the big hit determination while comparing them with random numbers.

  On the other hand, when the value (01H) is not set (the value is 00H) in the symbol stop display flag for the other special symbol (step S2170: No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2202.

  Step S2202: The main control CPU 72 executes a special symbol storage area shift process. In this process, since the same process as in the previous step S2200 is performed, the description is omitted. Next, the main control CPU 72 executes step S2370.

[Special symbol memory area shift processing]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the special symbol storage area shift process (step S2200 or step S2202 in FIG. 15). Similarly, the contents of the special symbol storage area shift process can be made common in the second special symbol game process (FIG. 13) and the first special symbol game process (FIG. 14). However, when the following procedure is applied to the first special symbol game process, the control target is the first special symbol, and when the following procedure is applied to the second special symbol game process, the control target is the second special symbol. To do. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S2210: First, the main control CPU 72 shifts the random number storage area of the RAM 76 corresponding to the special symbol to be controlled. The details of the specific processing are as already described in the previous special symbol change pre-processing.

  Step S2212: The main control CPU 72 subtracts the value of the operation memory counter for the special symbol to be controlled. For example, if the special symbol to be controlled is the first special symbol, the main control CPU 72 subtracts (-1) the value of the working memory counter corresponding to the first special symbol, and the special symbol to be controlled is the second special symbol. If so, the main control CPU 72 subtracts (-1) the value of the working memory counter corresponding to the second special symbol.

  Step S2214: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets the “number of operating memories at the start of change” for the special symbol to be controlled from the value of the operating memory counter after the subtraction.

  Step S2216: Further, the main control CPU 72 sets an effect command for reducing the number of working memories regarding the special symbol to be controlled. The effect command set here is also generated as a one-word-length command, but its structure is in contrast to the above-described “effect command when increasing the number of working memories”. That is, the production command at the time when the number of working memories decreases is lower than the preceding value (for example, “BBH”) indicating the command type, and the value of the lower bytes (for example, “00H” to “03H” indicating the number of operating memories after reduction. )) And an additional value (for example, “10H”) meaning “decrease in the number of working memories accompanying consumption” is further added (logical sum) to the lower byte value. Therefore, for the lower byte, the second value becomes “1” by ORing the added value “10H”, and this value represents “the result (change information) due to the decrease in the number of working memories”. It will be a thing. That is, if the lower byte of the command is “13H”, it means that the previous working memory number “4” (command notation is “14H”) is decreased by 1, so that the current working memory number is “3” (command The notation is “13H”). Similarly, if the lower byte is “12H” to “10H”, it means that the number of working memories “3” to “1” up to the previous time (command notation is “13H” to “11H”) is decreased by one respectively. This indicates that the current operation memory number is “2” to “0” (command notation is “12H” to “10H”). The preceding value “BBH” is a value indicating that the current effect command is the working memory number command for the first special symbol. If the control target is the second special symbol, the preceding value is a value (for example, “BCH”) indicating that it is a working memory number command for the second special symbol.

Step S2218: The main control CPU 72 executes effect command output processing. This process is for transmitting an effect command for reducing the number of working memories for the special symbol to be controlled set in the previous step S2216 to the effect control device 124 (memory number notifying means).
When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol variation pre-processing (FIG. 15).

[See Figure 15: Special symbol change pre-processing]
Step S2370: The main control CPU 72 executes flag setting processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 resets the values of the big hit flag and the small hit flag in the flag area of the RAM 76 (values are set to 00H) (internal lottery process result forcing means). In the process of determining the stop symbol of the other special symbol (step S2160: Yes), it is determined that the result of the internal lottery regarding the other special symbol is other than non-winning (big hit or small hit). The special symbol is stopped and displayed on the other special symbol display device. Finally, the special electric accessory is activated in the big hit game or the small hit game. Therefore, it is necessary not to stop and display the special symbol that causes the special electric accessory to be operated in the special symbol display device to be controlled, that is, to stop and display the special symbol to be controlled in a display mode out of place. For this reason, since the special symbol to be controlled is stopped and displayed in a display mode corresponding to the deviation, there is no need to cause the main control CPU 72 to execute a big hit determination process (internal lottery). Therefore, the main control CPU 72 does not need to draw lots of big hits, small hits, or off, so the big hit flag value and the small hit flag value are reset (value is set to 00H). To do).

  Since the big hit flag and the small hit flag are reset at the stage where the big hit game or the small hit game ends (the value is set to 00H), this process is executed only for confirmation and may not be executed. Good. In addition, it is explained that it is not necessary to cause the main control CPU 72 to execute the big hit determination process (internal lottery) in order to stop the special symbol to be controlled to be displayed in a display mode that is out of place, but the lottery result is forcibly processed to be out of place. Big hit determination processing (internal lottery) may be executed. When the procedure so far is finished, the main control CPU 72 executes step S2404.

  On the other hand, when the big hit determination process ends (step S2300), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2400.

  Step S2400: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not a value (01H) is set for the big hit flag in the previous big hit determination process. If the value (01H) is not set in the big hit flag (No), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S2402.

  Step S2402: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not a value (01H) is set in the small hit flag in the previous big hit determination process. If the value (01H) is not set in the small hit flag (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S2404. The main control CPU 72 may determine the big hit (for example, 01H is set) or the small hit (for example, 0AH is set) according to the value of the common hit flag without separately preparing the big hit flag and the small hit flag.

  Step S2404: The main control CPU 72 executes an off-time stop symbol determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets stop symbol number data at the time of disconnection by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35. Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (at the time of loss) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 9).

  In this embodiment, since the 7-segment LED is used for the first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35, for example, the display mode of the stop symbol at the time of disconnection is always set to one segment (the central bar). It is possible to fix the stop symbol number data to one value (for example, 64H) by keeping only the “−”) lighting display. In this case, the storage capacity used in the program can be reduced, the processing load on the main control CPU 72 can be reduced, and the processing speed can be improved.

  Step S2405: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a deviation variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the variation pattern number at the time of deviation for the special symbol to be controlled (variation pattern determination means). The variation pattern number is used to distinguish the variation display type (pattern) of the special symbol to be controlled or to correspond to the variation time required for the variation display. Since the fluctuation time at the time of loss differs depending on whether or not it is the above “time reduction state”, in this process, the main control CPU 72 loads the gaming state flag and the current state is “time reduction state”. Check if it exists. In the “time shortening state”, the fluctuation time at the time of disconnection is set to a shortened time (shortening fluctuation time determination means). Note that the symbol stop display time at the time of disconnection is constant (for example, about 0.5 seconds) regardless of the variation pattern. The main control CPU 72 sets the value of the determined fluctuation time (at the time of disconnection) in the fluctuation timer, and sets the value of the stop display time at the time of disconnection in the stop symbol display timer. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation time at the time of loss, small hit, and big hit is set in common, and a specific description will be given with reference to another drawing.

  The above steps S2404 and S2405 are control procedures when the big hit determination result is out of place (in the case of non-winning), but when the determination result is big hit (step S2400: Yes) or small hit (step S2402: Yes), The main control CPU 72 executes the following procedure. First, the case of jackpot will be described.

  Step S2410: The main control CPU 72 executes a big hit stop symbol determination process (winning type determination means). In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the type of the winning symbol (stop symbol number at the time of jackpot) for each special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) based on the jackpot symbol random number. The relationship between the jackpot symbol random number value and the type of winning symbol is defined in advance in the special symbol determination data table (winning type defining means). For this reason, the main control CPU 72 can determine the type of winning symbol based on the big hit symbol random number from the stored contents by referring to the big hit symbol stop selection table in the big hit symbol stop determination process.

[Winning pattern at the time of big hit]
As described above, in this embodiment, three types of winning symbols that are selectively determined at the time of a big hit are prepared. The three types of breakdown are “2-round normal symbol”, “14-round normal symbol”, and “14-round probability variable symbol”. Each of the three types of winning symbols may further include a plurality of winning symbols. For example, in the case of “14 round probability variation symbol”, “14 round probability variation symbol a”, “14 round probability variation symbol b”, “14 round probability variation symbol c”, and so on.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are different in the type of winning symbol selected at the time of the big winning of the internal lottery corresponding to each. That is, at the time of the big winning of the internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol, only “2 round normal symbol” is selected. On the other hand, at the time of the big winning of the internal lottery corresponding to the second special symbol, “14 round normal symbol” or “14 round probability variation symbol” is selected. For this reason, the main control CPU 72 distinguishes the objects that can be selected as the winning symbols depending on whether the control object from which the current big hit lottery result is the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a configuration column of the big special bonus stop symbol selection table of the first special symbol, and FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a configuration column of the big special bonus stop symbol selection table of the second special symbol. Each will be described below.

[First Special Symbol Big Stop Stop Symbol Selection Table]
The main control CPU 72 uses the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table (first variation pattern defining means) shown in FIG. 17 when the control target from which the current big hit lottery result is obtained is the first special symbol. Refer to determine the type of winning symbol.

  In the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the left column shows the distribution value by winning symbol, and each distribution value “100”, “−”, “−” is denominator 100. Corresponds to the ratio of cases. In the second column from the left, “2 round normal symbol”, “14 round normal symbol”, and “14 round probability variation symbol” corresponding to each distribution value are shown. That is, at the big hit corresponding to the first special symbol, the ratio of “2 round normal symbol” being selected is 100/100 (= 100%), and “14 round normal symbol” and “14 round probability variable symbol” are The selected ratio is 0/100 (= 0%). The size of each distribution value corresponds to the selection ratio for each winning symbol using a jackpot symbol random number.

  In any case, when the control target from which the current big hit lottery result is obtained is the first special symbol, the main control CPU 72 performs the selection lottery based on the big hit symbol random number and selects the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection The winning symbol is selectively determined by the selection ratio shown in the table. Further, in the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, for example, 2-byte command data is defined as a stop symbol command at the time of winning as shown in the third column from the left. The stop symbol command is described by, for example, a combination of MODE value-EVENT value, and among these, the MODE value “B1H” of the upper byte is selected when the winning symbol of this time is the big hit of the first special symbol. Represents. Further, the EVENT values “00H”, “−”, and “−” in the lower byte represent the types of winning symbols corresponding in the selection table. Therefore, for example, if the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the first special symbol, and “2 round normal symbol” is selected as the winning symbol, the stop symbol command at the time of winning is described as “B1H00H” It will be.

  As described above, when the selected symbol is selected from the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command at that time. The generated stop symbol command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process described above, for example. Further, the main control CPU 72 determines a big hit stop symbol number for the first special symbol based on the selected winning symbol.

[2nd special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table]
The main control CPU 72 also displays the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table (second variation pattern defining means) shown in FIG. 18 when the control object from which the current big hit lottery result is obtained is the second special symbol. Refer to to determine the type of winning symbol.

  Also in the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the left column shows the distribution value for each winning symbol, and each distribution value “−”, “70”, “30” indicates the denominator as 100. This corresponds to the ratio of Similarly, in the second column from the left, “2 round normal symbol”, “14 round normal symbol”, and “14 round probability variation symbol” corresponding to each distribution value are shown. That is, at the big hit corresponding to the second special symbol, the ratio of “2 round normal symbol” being selected is 0/100 (= 0%), and the proportion of “14 round probability variable symbol” being selected is It is 70/100 (= 70%), and the ratio of selecting “14 round normal symbol” is 30/100 (= 30%).

  When the control target from which the big hit lottery result is obtained is the second special symbol, the main control CPU 72 performs the selection lottery based on the big hit symbol random number, and the selection shown in the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table The winning symbol is selectively determined by the ratio. Similarly, in the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, for example, 2-byte command data is defined as the stop symbol command at the time of winning as shown in the third column from the left. Again, the stop symbol command is described by the combination of the above MODE value-EVENT value. Among these, the MODE value “B2H” of the upper byte is the one selected when the winning symbol of the second special symbol is the current winning symbol. It represents that. Further, the EVENT values “−”, “01H”, and “02H” in the lower byte represent the types of winning symbols corresponding to each other in the selection table. Therefore, for example, if the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the second special symbol, and “14 round normal symbol” is selected as the winning symbol, the stop symbol command will be described as “B2H02H”. .

  As described above, when the selected symbol is selected from the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command at that time. The generated stop symbol command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process described above, for example. Further, the main control CPU 72 determines a big hit stop symbol number for the second special symbol based on the selected winning symbol.

  Note that the selected winning symbols are different between the first special symbol and the second special symbol as described above, for example, for the following reason. That is, at the time of the big hit of the first special symbol, there is not a big hit of 14 rounds but only a big hit of 2 rounds, so there is no opportunity to collect many prize balls like the big hit of 14 rounds. Therefore, the player wants to win a prize ball with the second special symbol jackpot rather than the first special symbol jackpot, so it is better to change the second special symbol as much as possible. Can be given away.

[See Figure 15: Special symbol change pre-processing]
Step S2412: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a big hit hour variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the variation pattern number of the first special symbol or the second special symbol based on the variation pattern determination random number shifted in the previous step S2200. Each variation pattern number is associated with a variation time and a stop display time. The main control CPU 72 sets the determined variation time value in the variation timer, and sets the stop display time value in the stop symbol display timer. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation time at the time of loss, small hit, and big hit is set in common, and a specific description will be given with reference to another drawing. Further, as in the case of disconnection, the stop display time is constant (for example, about 0.5 seconds) regardless of the variation pattern.

  Step S2414: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a big hit other setting process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the value of the probability variation function operation flag (01H) as the gaming state flag when the type of winning symbol determined in the previous step S2410 (big hit stop symbol number) is “14 round probability variable symbol”. ) Is set in the flag area of the RAM 76 (high probability state transition means, probability variation function operating means). Further, the main control CPU 72 resets the value of the probability variation function operation flag as the gaming state flag when the type of the winning symbol determined in the previous step S2410 is “2 round normal symbol” or “14 round normal symbol”. (Low probability state setting means, low probability state transition means).

  Further, the main control CPU 72, when the winning symbol type (stop number at the time of big hit) determined in the previous step S2410 is a winning symbol of "14 round normal symbol" or "14 round probability variation symbol", the main control CPU 72 As the status flag, the value (01H) of the time shortening function operation flag is set in the flag area of the RAM 76 (time shortening state transition means, time shortening function operation means).

  In the process of step S2414, the main control CPU 72 determines the display mode of the stop symbol (big hit symbol) by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 based on the big hit time stop symbol number. At the same time, the main control CPU 72 generates a lottery result command (at the time of the big hit) together with the stop symbol command (at the time of the big hit). The stop symbol command and the lottery result command are also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

Next, processing for small hits will be described.
Step S2407: The main control CPU 72 executes a small hit stop symbol determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the type of winning symbol at the time of small hit (stop symbol number at small hit) based on the big hit symbol random number. Similarly, the relationship between the big winning symbol random number value and the type of winning symbol at the time of small hitting is preliminarily defined in the special symbol selection table at small hitting (winning type defining means). In this embodiment, in order to reduce the load on the main control CPU 72, the winning symbol at the time of the small hit is determined using the big hit symbol random number, but a dedicated random number may be used separately.

[Winning pattern for small hits]
In this embodiment, there are roughly three types of winning symbols that are selectively determined at the time of a small hit. The three types of breakdown are “one symbol per small”, “two symbols per small”, and “three symbols per small”. Since the second special symbol is not won in this small hit, the small hit symbol related to the first special symbol will be described.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a configuration column of a symbol selection table for stoppage at the time of the first special symbol. Each will be described below.

[First special symbol small stop stop symbol selection table]
The main control CPU 72 determines the first special symbol small hit stop symbol selection table (first variation pattern defining means) shown in FIG. 19 when the control target for which the lottery result of this small hit is the first special symbol. ) To determine the type of symbol for stopping at the small hit.

  In the first special symbol big-hit stop symbol selection table, the left column shows the distribution value for each small-hit stop symbol, and each distribution value “979”, “20”, “1” is the denominator. This corresponds to a ratio of 1000. Further, in the second column from the left, “one symbol per small portion”, “two symbols per small portion”, and “three symbols per small portion” corresponding to each distribution value are shown. That is, at the time of the small hit corresponding to the first special symbol, the ratio of selecting “one symbol per small symbol” is 979/1000 (= 97.9%), and the ratio of selecting “two symbols per small symbol”. Is 20/1000 (= 2%), and the ratio of “3 symbols per small” is 1/1000 (= 0.1%). The size of each distribution value corresponds to the selection ratio for each winning symbol using a small hit symbol random number.

  In any case, when the control target for which the result of this small hitting lottery is obtained is the first special symbol, the main control CPU 72 performs the selection lottery based on the big hit symbol random number and stops at the first special symbol small hitting. The small hit stop symbol is selectively determined by the selection ratio shown in the symbol selection table. In the first special symbol small hit stop symbol selection table, for example, 2-byte command data is defined as a small symbol stop symbol command as shown in the third column from the left. The stop symbol command is described by, for example, a combination of MODE value-EVENT value. Of these, the MODE value “B3H” of the upper byte is selected when the stop symbol at the time of this small hit is the small hit of the first special symbol. It is a thing. In addition, the EVENT values “00H”, “01H”, and “02H” in the lower byte represent the types of stoppages at the time of a small hit corresponding in the selection table. Therefore, for example, if the result of the small hit this time corresponds to the first special symbol, and “3 small hits” is selected as the stop symbol at the small hit, the stop symbol command at the small hit is “B3H02H” Will be described.

  As described above, when the main control CPU 72 selects the stop symbol at the time of small hit from the first special symbol small hit stop symbol selection table, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command at that time. The generated stop symbol command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process described above, for example. Further, the main control CPU 72 determines a small hit stop symbol number for the first special symbol based on the selected winning symbol.

[See Figure 15: Special symbol change pre-processing]
Step S2408: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a small hit hour variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the variation pattern (variation time and stop display time) of the first special symbol based on the variation pattern determination random number shifted in the previous step S2200 (variation pattern determination means). Further, the main control CPU 72 sets the determined variation time value in the variation timer, and sets the stop display time value in the stop symbol display timer. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation time at the time of loss, small hit, and big hit is set in common, and a specific description will be given with reference to another drawing. Further, as in the case of disconnection, the stop display time is constant (for example, about 0.5 seconds) regardless of the variation pattern. Here, the variation time of each special symbol corresponds to a different variation time corresponding to the gaming state.

[First special symbol variation pattern selection table 1]
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a configuration column of the first special symbol variation pattern selection table 1. The main control CPU 72 controls the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device, the gaming state is the normal state, and the first special symbol is displayed regardless of the display mode of the off, small hit or big hit. When the display is stopped, the variation pattern number is determined based on the referenced variation pattern selection table.

  This selection table has a structure in which, for example, “comparison value” and “variation pattern number” are stored as a set of 1 byte each in order from the head address. For example, one value “255 (FFH)” is provided in “comparison value”, and “1” of “variation pattern number” is assigned to the “comparison value”. Accordingly, when “first special symbol variation pattern selection table 1” in FIG. 20 is selected as the variation pattern selection table to be referred to, the variation pattern number when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed is determined as “1”. The

  In addition, with respect to the fluctuation pattern 1 (fluctuation pattern number “1”), the fluctuation time is set to about 4.5 seconds, and the first special symbol is displayed regardless of the display mode of the off, small hit or big hit. Stop display 4.5 seconds after starting the variable display. Therefore, when the above-mentioned stop display time (0.5 seconds) is summed up, if “first special symbol variation pattern selection table 1” is selected, the first special symbol is 5.0 seconds per variation. Represents.

[First special symbol variation pattern selection table 2]
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a configuration column of the first special symbol variation pattern selection table 2. In the first special symbol display device, the main control CPU 72 controls the first special symbol regardless of the display mode of the off, small hit or big hit in the first special symbol display device in which the gaming state is a time shortening state. Is stopped and displayed, the variation pattern number is determined based on the referenced variation pattern selection table.

  This selection table has a structure in which, for example, “comparison value” and “variation pattern number” are stored as a set of 1 byte each in order from the head address. For example, one value “255 (FFH)” is provided for “comparison value”, and “2” of “variation pattern number” is assigned to the “comparison value”. Accordingly, when “first special symbol variation pattern selection table 2” in FIG. 21 is selected as the variation pattern selection table to be referred to, the variation pattern number when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed is determined as “2”. The

  In addition, with respect to the fluctuation pattern 2 (fluctuation pattern number “2”), the fluctuation time is set to about 29.5 seconds, and the first special symbol is displayed regardless of the display mode of the off, small hit or big hit. Stop display 29.5 seconds after starting the variable display. Therefore, when the above-mentioned stop display time (0.5 seconds) is summed up, when “first special symbol variation pattern selection table 2” is selected, the first special symbol is 30.0 seconds per variation. Represents.

[First special symbol variation pattern selection table 3]
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a configuration column of the first special symbol variation pattern selection table 3. The main control CPU 72 controls the first special symbol, and in the first special symbol display device, the gaming state is a special time-reduced state, and the first control symbol is displayed regardless of the display mode of the off, small hit or big hit. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the variation pattern number is determined based on the referenced variation pattern selection table.

  This selection table has a structure in which, for example, “comparison value” and “variation pattern number” are stored as a set of 1 byte each in order from the head address. For example, one value “255 (FFH)” is provided in “comparison value”, and “3” of “variation pattern number” is assigned to the “comparison value”. Accordingly, when the “first special symbol variation pattern selection table 3” in FIG. 22 is selected as the variation pattern selection table to be referred to, the variation pattern number when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed is determined as “3”. The

  For fluctuation pattern 3 (fluctuation pattern number “3”), the fluctuation time is set to about 3600 seconds, and the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner regardless of the display mode of the off, small hit, or big hit. Is displayed 3600 seconds after starting. Therefore, when the above stop display time (0.5 seconds) is summed up, when “first special symbol variation pattern selection table 3” is selected, the first special symbol is 3600.5 seconds per variation. Represents. Note that the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern 3 in the first special symbol is set to forcibly end the fluctuation of the first special symbol at the same time that the big special is won for the second special symbol and the fluctuation ends. Therefore, a longer variation time may be used without being limited to 3600 seconds.

[Second special symbol variation pattern selection table 1]
FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a configuration column of the second special symbol variation pattern selection table 1. In the second special symbol display device, the main control CPU 72 controls the second special symbol, the gaming state is the normal state, and the second special symbol is displayed regardless of the display mode of the off, small hit or big hit. When the display is stopped, the variation pattern number is determined based on the referenced variation pattern selection table.

  This selection table has a structure in which, for example, “comparison value” and “variation pattern number” are stored as a set of 1 byte each in order from the head address. For example, one value “255 (FFH)” is provided for “comparison value”, and “fluctuation pattern number” “11” is assigned to the “comparison value”. Therefore, when “2nd special symbol variation pattern selection table 1” in FIG. 23 is selected as the variation pattern selection table to be referred to, the variation pattern number when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed is determined as “11”. The

  The fluctuation pattern 11 (fluctuation pattern number “11”) is set to a fluctuation time of about 655360 seconds, and the second special symbol is displayed in a variable display regardless of the display mode of the off, small hit or big hit. Is stopped and displayed after 655360 seconds.

  As described above, when the “second special symbol variation pattern selection table 1” of FIG. 23 is selected as the variation selection pattern to be referred to, the second special symbol varies for a very long time. This is because at the same time when the change related to the first special symbol at the time of small hit (or two rounds big hit) ends, the special symbol is stopped and displayed before the variable winning device is activated. This is because the purpose is to forcibly end the variable display. Therefore, in order to make the setting for forcibly ending the variation of the second special symbol, the variation time is not limited to 655360 seconds and may be longer.

[Second special symbol variation pattern selection table 2]
FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a configuration column of the second special symbol variation pattern selection table 2. The main control CPU 72 controls the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device, and the gaming state is the time shortening state, and the second special symbol is displayed regardless of the display mode of the off, small hit or big hit. Is stopped and displayed, the variation pattern number is determined based on the referenced variation pattern selection table.

  This selection table has a structure in which, for example, “comparison value” and “variation pattern number” are stored as a set of 1 byte each in order from the head address. In the “comparison value”, for example, one value “255 (FFH)” is provided, and “12” of the “variation pattern number” is assigned to the “comparison value”. Therefore, when “2nd special symbol variation pattern selection table 2” in FIG. 24 is selected as the variation pattern selection table to be referred to, the variation pattern number when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed is determined as “12”. The

  The fluctuation pattern 12 (fluctuation pattern number “12”) is set to have a fluctuation time of about 0.5 seconds, and the second special symbol is displayed regardless of the display mode of the off, small hit or big hit. Stop display 0.5 seconds after starting the variable display. Therefore, when the above-mentioned stop display time (0.5 seconds) is summed up, if the “second special symbol variation pattern selection table 2” is selected, the second special symbol is 1.0 second per variation. Represents. Therefore, the second special symbol can advance the game very quickly. For example, when the fluctuations for 30 times of the second special symbol are all out of place, it shows that the fluctuations for 30 times can be digested at high speed in 30 seconds.

[Second special symbol variation pattern selection table 3]
FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a configuration column of the second special symbol variation pattern selection table 3. In the second special symbol display device, the main control CPU 72 controls the second special symbol display device, and the gaming state is a special time-reduced state, and the second special symbol is displayed regardless of the display mode of the off, small hit or big hit. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the variation pattern number is determined based on the referenced variation pattern selection table.

  This selection table has a structure in which, for example, “comparison value” and “variation pattern number” are stored as a set of 1 byte each in order from the head address. For example, one value “255 (FFH)” is provided in the “comparison value”, and “13” of the “variation pattern number” is assigned to the “comparison value”. Therefore, when “2nd special symbol variation pattern selection table 3” in FIG. 25 is selected as the variation pattern selection table to be referred to, the variation pattern number when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed is determined as “13”. The

  The fluctuation pattern 13 (fluctuation pattern number “13”) is set to have a fluctuation time of about 0.2 seconds, and the second special symbol is displayed regardless of the display mode of the off, small hit or big hit. Stop display 0.2 seconds after starting the variable display. Therefore, when the above-mentioned stop display time (0.5 seconds) is summed up, when the “second special symbol variation pattern selection table 3” is selected, the second special symbol is 0.7 seconds per variation. Represents. Therefore, the second special symbol can advance the game very quickly. For example, if all of the 399 variations of the second special symbol are out of place and the next variation is a big hit, those 400 variations in 280 seconds (0.7 seconds x (399 + 1 variation)) It means that it can be digested at high speed, and then a big hit game can be started.

[See Figure 15: Special symbol change pre-processing]
Step S2409: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a small hitting and other setting process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets the time as a gaming state flag when the winning symbol type (stop symbol number at the time of small hit) determined in the previous step S2407 is “two symbols per small hit” or “three symbols per small hit”. The value (01H) of the shortening function operation flag is set in the flag area of the RAM 76 (time shortening state transition means, time shortening function operation means).

  In the processing of step S2409, the main control CPU 72 determines the display mode of the stop symbol (small hit symbol) by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 based on the small hit time stop symbol number. In addition, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (at the time of a small hit) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. The stop symbol command and the lottery result command are also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  Step S2415: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes special symbol variation start processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 selects the fluctuation pattern data based on the fluctuation pattern number (out of time / hit). In addition, the main control CPU 72 sets a special symbol variation start flag and a symbol varying flag in the flag area of the RAM 76. Then, the main control CPU 72 generates a change start command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. This variation start command is also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212). When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol changing process (step S3000) as the next jump destination, and returns to the special symbol game process (FIG. 13 or FIG. 14).

[FIGS. 13 and 14: Special symbol variation processing]
In the special symbol variation processing (step S3000, step S3900), the main control CPU 72 loads the value of the variation timer from the register to the timer counter as described above, and then the passage of time (clock pulse count or interrupt counter). The value of the timer counter is decremented according to the value. The main control CPU 72 refers to the value of the timer counter and controls the change display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) to be controlled until the value becomes zero. When the value of the timer counter becomes 0, the main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol stop display in-progress process (steps S4000 and S4900) as the next jump destination.

  In addition, in this process, a process for determining whether or not to operate the skip function is also performed, and in the big hit determination of the previous special symbol variation pre-processing, if one special symbol is won for big hit or small hit, and If the other special symbol is changing, the skip function is activated for the other special symbol. By the operation of the skip function, a process for forcibly terminating the variation display of the other special symbol is performed.

[Fig. 13, Fig. 14: Special symbol stop display processing]
In the special symbol stop display processing (step S4000, step S4900), the main control CPU 72 stops the special symbol based on the stop symbol determined in the stop symbol determination processing (step S2404, step S2407, step S2410 in FIG. 15). Control the display. The main control CPU 72 generates a symbol stop command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. The symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. When the stop symbol is displayed for a predetermined time in the special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU 72 deletes the symbol changing flag.

[Special symbol change processing]
Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the special symbol changing process (step S3000 in FIG. 13 or step S3900 in FIG. 14). Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure. The contents of the special symbol changing process described below can also be made common in the second special symbol game process (FIG. 13) and the first special symbol game process (FIG. 14). That is, when the following procedure is applied to the first special symbol game process, the control target is the first special symbol, and when it is applied to the second special symbol game process, the control target is the second special symbol.

  Step S3100: The main control CPU 72 subtracts the value of the variation timer for the special symbol to be controlled (decrements by the interrupt period).

  Step S3200: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the fluctuation display time has ended based on the value of the fluctuation timer subtracted this time. Specifically, if the value of the variation timer is not 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 determines that the variation display time has not yet ended (No). In this case, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process, and jumps from the execution selection process (step S1000b in FIG. 13 or step S1900b in FIG. 14) also in the next interrupt cycle to perform the special symbol variation display process. Repeatedly.

  On the other hand, if the value of the variation timer is 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 determines that the variation display time has ended (Yes). In this case, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S3300.

  Step S3300: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a value (01H) is set in the big hit flag or the small hit flag other than the non-winning for the special symbol to be controlled. When the value (01H) is set in the big hit flag or the small hit flag (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S3400. On the other hand, when the value (01H) is not set and reset (the value is 00H) in the big hit flag and the small hit flag (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S3600.

  Step S3400: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the variable display flag is set for the other special symbol. In this process, whether or not to activate the skip function for the other special symbol is confirmed based on whether or not the other special symbol is being variably displayed. This confirmation process activates the skip function for the other special symbol as the variation display at the time of big hit or small hit of the target special symbol ends (the other variation display is forcibly terminated). It is executed to check whether it is necessary. If the value (01H) is set in the other variable display flag (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S3500, assuming that the skip function needs to be activated for the other special symbol. To do. On the other hand, when the value (01H) is not set and reset (the value is 00H) in the other fluctuation display flag (No), the other special symbol is not fluctuated and the skip function is activated. Assuming that there is no need to operate, the main control CPU 72 then executes step S3600.

  Specifically, for example, when the variable display at the time of big hit (or at the time of small hit) ends in the interrupt process for the first special symbol to be controlled, the fluctuation display at the time of the other second special symbol is executed is executed. It is confirmed whether it is in the middle. If it is confirmed that the other second special symbol is variably displayed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 then executes step S3500, assuming that the skip function needs to be activated. On the other hand, if it is confirmed by this confirmation that the other second special symbol is not variably displayed and is not stopped, the main control CPU 72 next determines in step S3600 that it is not necessary to activate the skip function. Execute.

  Step S3500: The main control CPU 72 executes a process of operating the skip function for the other special symbol, that is, forcibly ending the variable display relating to the other special symbol (first forced termination means, second Forced termination means). Specifically, the main control CPU 72 sets 0 to the value of the variation timer for the other special symbol.

  Step S3600: The main control CPU 72 executes a special symbol variation end process. In this process, when the variable display of the special symbol to be controlled is terminated, a value (01H) is set to the special symbol stop display flag of the special symbol in the RAM 76. Further, the main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol stop display process (step S4000) as the next jump destination. When the above procedure is completed, the process returns to the special symbol game process (FIG. 13 or FIG. 14).

  In the series of processes, specifically, the processes in steps S3300 to S3500, at the stage where the variable display at the time of big hit or small hit for the special symbol to be controlled is finished, is the other special symbol being displayed in a variable manner? Make sure no. Then, if the other is changing, a process of setting the other change timer to 0 is performed in order to activate the skip function. In the special symbol variation processing (step S3000 in FIG. 13 or step S3900 in FIG. 14) in the other special symbol game processing (FIG. 13 or FIG. 14) executed later, the other variation timer is subtracted. It becomes 0 or less (step S3100 in FIG. 15), and it is determined that the variable display is complete (step S3200: Yes in FIG. 15). Therefore, when the skip function is activated, a setting is made so that the variable display of the other special symbol is finally ended and the stop display is started (step S3600 in FIG. 15). After that, since the stop display time for both special symbols is the same, for example, it is 0.5 seconds, so the stop display for both special symbols ends at the same time, and then a big hit or small hit game is played. Will be started.

[Special symbol stop display processing]
Next, FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the special symbol stop display process (step S4000 in FIG. 13 or step S4900 in FIG. 14). Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure. The contents of the special symbol stop display processing described below can also be made common in the second special symbol game process (FIG. 13) and the first special symbol game process (FIG. 14). That is, when the following procedure is applied to the first special symbol game process, the control target is the first special symbol, and when it is applied to the second special symbol game process, the control target is the second special symbol.

  Step S4100: The main control CPU 72 subtracts the value of the stop symbol display timer for the special symbol to be controlled (decrements by the interrupt period).

  Step S4200: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the stop display time has ended based on the value of the stop symbol display timer subtracted this time. Specifically, if the value of the stop symbol display timer is not 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 determines that the stop display time has not yet ended (No). In this case, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process, and jumps from the execution selection process also in the next interrupt cycle to repeatedly execute the special symbol stop display process.

  On the other hand, if the value of the stop symbol display timer is 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 determines that the stop display time has ended (Yes). In this case, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4250.

  Step S4250: The main control CPU 72 generates a symbol stop command for the special symbol to be controlled. The symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. Further, the main control CPU 72 deletes the symbol changing flag and the symbol stop display flag.

  Step S4300: Here, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the value of the big hit flag (01H) is set. When the value of the big hit flag (01H) is set (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4350.

[When winning]
Step S4350: The main control CPU 72 sets the jump destination of the jump table for the special symbol to be controlled to “variable winning device management processing”.
Step S4400: The main control CPU 72 sets “start of big role (during big hit game)” as an internal state flag for control of the special symbol to be controlled. At the same time, the main control CPU 72 generates a status command indicating that the jackpot for the special symbol to be controlled. The state command representing the big hit is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  Step S4500: The main control CPU 72 generates a continuous operation number command. The continuous operation number command can be generated based on the type of big hit symbol (stop symbol number) determined in the previous big hit stop symbol determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 15). For example, if the type of jackpot symbol is any of “14 round probability variation symbols”, the continuous operation number command is generated as a value representing “14 rounds”. In the case of “2-round normal symbol”, the continuous operation number command is generated as a value representing “2 rounds”. The generated continuous operation number command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  When the above procedure is completed at the time of the big hit, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process (FIG. 13 or FIG. 14).

[When not winning]
On the other hand, the following procedure is executed in cases other than the big hit.
That is, if the main control CPU 72 determines in step S4300 that the value of the big hit flag (01H) is not set (No), it next executes step S4600.

  Step S4600: The main control CPU 72 next checks whether or not the value of the small hit flag (01H) is set. If the value of the small hit flag (01H) is not set and is simply a deviation (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4602.

  Step S4602: The main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol variation pre-processing address as the jump destination address of the jump table.

  Step S4605: On the other hand, if the value (01H) of the small hit flag is set (step S4600: Yes), the main control CPU 72 sets the address of the variable winning device management process as the jump destination address of the jump table.

  Step S4606: The main control CPU 72 sets “small hit start (during small hit)” as an internal state flag for control for the special symbol to be controlled. At the same time, the main control CPU 72 generates a state command indicating that the special symbol to be controlled is small hit. The state command representing the small hit is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  Step S4610: Next, the main control CPU 72 loads the value of the number cut counter. In the “counting counter”, the counter values are set in the probability variation count area and the time reduction count area of the RAM 76 in the “high probability state” and the “time reduction state”. In this case, “number of times cut” is used, but the value of the number of times counter in the “high probability state” can be set to an extremely large value (for example, 10,000 times or more). In the case where there is only a single “time reduction state” instead of the “high probability state”, the count-off counter is an extremely large value (10000) as with a standard numerical value (for example, 30 times) or “high probability state”. More than once). When such an enormous value is set, it is possible to probabilistically guarantee that the “high probability state” or “time reduction state” continues until the next winning is substantially obtained. The number cut counter can be set in common for the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Step S4620: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the loaded counter value is zero. At this time, if the count-down counter value is already 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process (FIG. 13 or FIG. 14). On the other hand, when the count cut counter value is not 0 (No), after generating the count cut counter value command, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4630.

Step S4630: The main control CPU 72 decrements (subtracts 1) the count-down counter value.
Step S4640: Then, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the subtraction result is not zero. As a result of the subtraction, when the value of the number cut counter is not 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process (FIG. 13 or FIG. 14). On the other hand, if the value of the number cut counter becomes 0 (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S4650.

  Step S4650: Here, the main control CPU 72 resets a flag at the time of turning off the number of times function. The probability variable function operation flag or the time shortening function operation flag is reset, but the value of the count-down counter is set in the “high probability state” or “time shortening state” set to 10,000 times or more as described above. Since it does not substantially become 0, the time reduction function operation flag set to 30 times is reset in practice. As a result, the time reduction state ends after the special symbol stop display.

  Further, the reset process switches the change pattern selection table referred to in the change pattern determination process (step S2405, step S2408, step S2412). That is, when the “high probability state” ends and shifts to the “normal state”, the selection table referred to when determining the variation pattern related to the first special symbol is changed from the “first special symbol variation pattern selection table 3”. It is switched to “first special symbol variation pattern selection table 1”, and the second special symbol is switched from “second special symbol variation pattern selection table 3” to “second special symbol variation pattern selection table 1”. Similarly, when the “time shortening state” ends and the process shifts to the “normal state”, the selection table referred to when determining the variation pattern related to the first special symbol is “first special symbol variation pattern selection table 2”. Is switched to “first special symbol variation pattern selection table 1”, and the second special symbol is switched from “second special symbol variation pattern selection table 2” to “second special symbol variation pattern selection table 1”.

  It should be noted that the reset process is executed even when the value of the number cut counter for one special symbol has reached 0 and the value of the number cut counter for the other special symbol has not reached 0. Become. That is, even if there are 29 more “time reduction state” counters for the first special symbol, if the “time reduction state” counter for the second special symbol reaches 0, the “time reduction state” is terminated. Thus, the gaming state becomes the “normal state”.

  When the above procedure is completed, the process returns to the special symbol game process (FIG. 13 or FIG. 14).

[Display output management processing]
Next, FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 9) executed in the interrupt management process. The display output management process includes a special symbol display setting process (step S1200), a normal symbol display setting process (step S1210), a state display setting process (step S1220), an operation memory display setting process (step S1230), and a continuous operation number display setting. This is a configuration including a subroutine group of processing (step S1240).

  Among these, the special symbol display setting process (step S1200), the normal symbol display setting process (step S1210), and the operation memory display setting process (step S1230) are the first special symbol display device 34, the second, as already described. This is a process of generating and outputting drive signals to be applied to the LEDs of the special symbol display device 35, the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, and the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a.

  The state display setting process (step S1220) and the continuous operation number display setting process (step S1240) are processes for generating and outputting a drive signal to be applied to each LED of the gaming state display device 38. First, in the state display setting process, the main control CPU 72 controls the lighting of the probability variation state display lamp 38c and the time reduction state display lamp 38d, respectively, according to the value of the probability variation function activation flag or the time reduction function activation flag. For example, if the value (01H) is set in the probability variation function operation flag when the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the LED corresponding to the probability variation state display lamp 38c. Note that the probability variation state display lamp 38c is switched to non-display (turned off) even if the probability variation function operation flag is set when the variation display of the special symbol is performed thereafter. On the other hand, if the value (01H) is set in the time reduction function operation flag, the main control CPU 72 turns on the lighting signal for the LED corresponding to the time reduction state display lamp 38d regardless of whether or not the power is turned on. Is output.

  The main control CPU 72 controls lighting of the big hit type display lamps 38a and 38b in the continuous operation number display setting process. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal for one of the big hit type display lamps 38a and 38b based on the value of the above-mentioned continuous operation number command. At this time, one of the display lamps 38a and 38b corresponding to the big hit symbol designated by the continuous operation number command is the target of outputting the lighting signal. For example, if the value of the continuous operation number command specifies “14 rounds”, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the lamp 38b representing “14 rounds (14R)”. If the value of the continuous operation number command specifies “2 rounds”, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the lamp 38 a representing “2 rounds (2R)”.

[FIGS. 13 and 14: Variable winning device management processing]
Next, details of the variable winning device management process will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating a configuration example of the variable winning device management process. The variable winning device management process includes a gaming process selection process (step S5100), a special winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5200), a special winning opening / closing operation process (step S5300), a special winning opening closing process (step S5400), and an end. This is a configuration including a subroutine group of processing (step S5500).

  Step S5100: In the game process selection process, the main control CPU 72 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (any one of steps S5200 to S5500). That is, the main control CPU 72 selects the program address of the process to be executed next from the jump table as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the variable winning device management process in the stack pointer as the return destination address. Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the processes performed so far. For example, if the operation (opening / closing operation) of the variable winning device 30 has not started yet, the main control CPU 72 selects the large winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5200) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the winning opening opening pattern setting process has already been completed, the main control CPU 72 selects the winning opening opening / closing operation process (step S5300) as the next jump destination, and has completed the winning opening opening / closing operation process. Then, the special winning opening closing process (step S5400) is selected as the next jump destination. When the big prize opening / closing operation process and the big prize opening closing process are repeatedly executed over the set number of continuous operations (number of rounds), the main control CPU 72 selects an end process (step S5500) as the next jump destination. . Hereinafter, each process will be described in more detail.

[Big prize opening pattern setting process]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the special winning opening opening pattern setting process. This process is for setting conditions such as the number of times that the variable winning device 30 is opened and closed and the time for each opening at the time of big hit or small hit. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S5202: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the current gaming state is a big game, that is, whether or not the big hit flag value (01H) is set in the flag area of the RAM 76. If the value of the big hit flag is set (Yes), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S5204. On the other hand, if the value of the big hit flag is not set (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S5212. Note that this procedure may be rewritten to refer to the value of the small hit flag (however, the logic of Yes / No is reversed).

[Procedure for jackpot]
First, the procedure for the big hit is as follows.
Step S5204: The main control CPU 72 executes a design-specific release pattern selection process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the winning pattern opening pattern (number of times of opening for each round and the time of each opening), the interval time between rounds, and the number of counts in one round (maximum) according to the current winning symbol. Set the number of winnings. Note that the opening pattern for each winning symbol is as described in the item “plurality of winning types” in the special symbol game process (FIG. 13 or FIG. 14). Further, the interval time between rounds is set to, for example, about 2 seconds for the “2 round symbol” and about several seconds (for example, 2 to 2.5 seconds) for the “14 round symbol”. In addition, the number of counts in one round (maximum number of winnings) is 9 for all winning symbols, for example, but as mentioned above, winnings occur during an extremely short time (about 0.1 seconds). Is very rare (not impossible but extremely difficult).

  Step S5206: The main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds in the current jackpot game based on the jackpot winning symbol selected in the previous jackpot stop symbol determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 15). Specifically, if the “14 round symbol” of the large classification is selected as the winning symbol, the main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds to 14 times. If “2 round symbols” is selected as the winning symbol, the main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds to two. The number of execution rounds set here is stored in a buffer area of the RAM 76, for example, as a corresponding value on the program ("2" if the number of execution rounds is 2, "14" if the number of execution rounds is 14).

  Step S5208: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets a big hit opening timer based on the big winning opening opening pattern set in the previous step S5204. The timer value set here is the opening time per operation when the variable winning device 30 is operated. If a value of about 29.0 seconds is set as the value of the big hit release timer, the release time is a sufficient time (for example, a launch control board) that the big winning opening is easily generated during one release. The set 174 is a time during which 10 or more game balls are fired, preferably 6 seconds or more. On the other hand, if the value of the big hit release timer is set to 0.1 seconds, the release time is short (becomes difficult) even if it is not possible to win a big prize opening during one opening. This is a time (for example, a time shorter than 1 second, preferably a time shorter than a game ball firing interval by the firing control board set 174).

  Step S5210: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets a big hit interval timer based on the big winning opening opening pattern set in the previous step S5204. The timer value set here is the waiting time between rounds of big hits.

  Step S5220: When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening / closing operation processing, and returns to the variable winning device management processing (FIG. 29).

[Procedure for small hits]
Step S5212: On the other hand, in the case of a small hit (step S5202: No), the main control CPU 72 sets a “small hit opening pattern”. In the case of the present embodiment, for the “small hit opening pattern”, for example, an opening pattern of “0.1 second opening” is set for the first time and the second time. Since “small hit” has no concept of “round”, “open pattern” is also expressed as “first open” and “second open”.

  Step S5214: The main control CPU 72 sets the number of times that the special winning opening is opened based on the large winning opening opening pattern set in the previous step S5212, for example, two times. The number of releases set here is stored in a buffer area of the RAM 76, for example.

  Step S5216: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets a small hitting release timer. The timer value set here is the opening time per operation when the variable winning device 30 is operated. In the present embodiment, as described above, 0.1 seconds is set as the value of the small hitting release timer, and during such an opening time, there is hardly any winning in the big winning opening during one opening. It becomes a short time (becomes difficult) (for example, a time shorter than 1 second, preferably a time shorter than the interval between game balls fired by the launching device unit).

  Step S5218: The main control CPU 72 sets a small hitting interval timer. The timer value set here is a waiting time for each time when the variable winning device 30 is opened and closed a plurality of times at the time of a small hit, and this timer value is set to about 2 seconds, for example.

  Step S5220: When the above procedure is completed at the time of the small hit, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening / closing operation processing, and returns to the variable winning device management processing (FIG. 29). Then, the main control CPU 72 executes a special winning opening / closing operation process.

[Big prize opening / closing operation processing]
FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure for a special winning opening / closing operation process. This process is mainly for controlling the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along a procedure.

  Step S5302: The main control CPU 72 opens the special winning opening. Specifically, a drive signal to be applied to the special winning opening solenoid 90 is output. Thereby, the variable prize-winning apparatus 30 operates and shifts from the closed state to the open state.

  Step S5304: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes an open timer countdown process. In this process, the countdown of the release timer set in the previous special winning opening release pattern setting process (step S5208 or step S5216 in FIG. 30) is executed.

  Step S5306: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the opening time has expired. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the release timer after the countdown process is 0 or less. If the value of the release timer is not yet 0 or less (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5308. Execute.

  Step S5308: The main control CPU 72 executes a winning ball count process. In this process, the number of game balls won in the variable winning device 30 (open winning opening) within the opening time is counted. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 increments the count value based on the winning detection signal input from the count switch 84 within the opening time.

  Step S5310: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the current count number is less than a predetermined number (9). This predetermined number defines the upper limit of the number of winning balls (upper limit of the number of winning balls) allowed per opening (one round in the big hit, one in the small hit) as described above. If the count number has not yet reached the predetermined number (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the variable winning device management process (FIG. 29). Then, when the variable winning device management process is executed next, since the jump destination is set to the large winning opening / closing operation process at the present stage, the main control CPU 72 repeatedly executes the procedure of the above steps S5302 to S5310.

  If it is determined in step S5306 that the opening time has expired (Yes), or if it is confirmed in step S5310 that the count has reached a predetermined number (No), the main control CPU 72 then executes step S5312. It should be noted that since the release timer value is set for a short time for both the first hit and the second round release of the “two round normal symbol”, the main control CPU 72 normally performs step S5310. In most cases, it is determined in step S5306 that the opening time has ended before confirming that the count number has reached the predetermined number.

  Step S5312: The main control CPU 72 closes the special winning opening. Specifically, the output of the drive signal applied to the special winning opening solenoid 90 is stopped. As a result, the variable winning device 30 returns from the open state to the closed state.

  Step S5314: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes interval standby processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 executes a countdown of the interval timer set in the above-described special winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5210 or step S5218 in FIG. 30). When the value of the interval timer becomes 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S5316.

  Step S5316: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not it is in a big role (during big hit game). If the current game is a big game (Yes), the main control CPU 72 then executes step S5318. On the other hand, if the current game is a small hit (No), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S5322.

  Step S5318: The main control CPU 72 increments the value of the opening number counter. Note that the value of the number-of-releases counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76 with an initial value of 0, for example.

  Step S5320: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value of the incremented number-of-releases counter has reached the number set within the current round. Here, the reason why the “number of times set in the current round” is determined is to deal with an opening pattern of “opening the variable winning device 30 multiple times within one round of big hit”, for example. . In the present embodiment, since such an open pattern is not particularly employed, the “number of times set in the current round” is set once for each round. Accordingly, since the counter value reaches the set number of times in one opening / closing operation (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next proceeds to step S5322.

  If a pattern in which a plurality of opening / closing operations are repeated in one round as described above is employed, the counter value has not yet reached the set number of times at the end of one opening (No). In this case, when the main control CPU 72 returns to the variable winning device management process (FIG. 29), since the jump destination is set to the large winning opening / closing operation process at this stage, the procedure from step S5302 to step S5320 is performed. Run repeatedly. As a result, the increment of the number-of-releases counter proceeds in step S5318, and when the counter value reaches the set number of times (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S5322.

  Step S5322: The main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening closing process, and returns to the variable winning device management process (FIG. 29). Then, when the variable winning device management process is executed next, the main control CPU 72 executes a special winning opening closing process.

[Large prize closing process]
FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure for a special winning opening closing process. This special winning opening closing process is for continuing the operation of the variable winning device 30 or terminating the operation. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along a procedure.

  Step S5401: First, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current game is a big game (big hit game), and if it is a big game (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5402.

  Step S5402: The main control CPU 72 increments the round number counter. Thereby, for example, the value of the round number counter is “1” at the stage where the first round ends and the second round is reached.

  Step S5404: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the incremented round number counter value has reached the set number of execution rounds. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 refers to the value (1-14) of the round number counter after increment, and if the value is less than the set number of execution rounds (1-14 after 1 subtraction) (No) Next, step S5405 is executed.

  Step S5405: The main control CPU 72 generates a round number command from the current round number counter value. This command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process as described above. The effect control device 124 can confirm the current number of rounds based on the received round number command.

  Step S5406: The main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination in the big prize opening / closing operation process.

  Step S5408: The main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball counter and returns to the variable winning device management process (FIG. 29).

  When the main control CPU 72 next executes the variable winning device management process, the main control CPU 72 executes a big prize opening / closing operation process which is the next jump destination in the game process selection process (step S5100 in FIG. 29). Then, after execution of the special prize opening / closing operation process, through the execution of the special prize opening closing process, the main control CPU 72 executes the special prize opening closing process again, and repeatedly executes the above steps S5402 to S5408. Thereby, the opening / closing operation of the variable prize device 30 is continuously executed until the actual number of rounds reaches the set number of execution rounds (2 times or 14 times).

  When the actual number of rounds reaches the set number of execution rounds (step S5404: YES), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5410.

  Step S5410, Step S5412: In this case, when the main control CPU 72 resets the round number counter (= 0), it sets the next jump destination to the end process.

  Step S5408: The main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball counter and returns to the variable winning device management process (FIG. 29). As a result, when the main control CPU 72 next executes the variable winning device management process, the end process is selected this time.

[Small hit]
On the other hand, in the case of a small hit, the procedure is as follows (special operation execution means).
Step S5411: When the main control CPU 72 confirms that the current game is not playing a major role (step S5401: No), the main control CPU 72 increments the value of the number-of-releases counter.

  Step S5413: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value of the incremented number-of-releases counter has reached the set number of times of release. The number of times of opening is set in the previous big opening opening pattern setting process (step S5214 in FIG. 30). If the value of the opening number counter has not yet reached the set opening number (No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S5416.

Step S5416: The main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination in the special winning opening / closing operation process.
Step S5408: The main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball counter and returns to the variable winning device management process (FIG. 29).

  When the main control CPU 72 next executes the variable winning device management process, the main control CPU 72 executes a big prize opening / closing operation process which is the next jump destination in the game process selection process (step S5100 in FIG. 29). Then, after the execution of the special prize opening / closing operation process, the main control CPU 72 executes the special prize opening closing process again through the execution of the special prize opening closing process, and goes through the above steps S5401 to S5413 (No) to step S5416. Step S5408 is repeatedly executed. Thereby, the opening / closing operation of the variable prize device 30 is repeatedly executed until the actual number of times of opening reaches the set number of times of opening (2 times).

  When the actual number of times of opening at the small hit reaches the set number of times of opening (step S5413: Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5414.

  Step S5414, Step S5412: In this case, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the end process when the release counter is reset (= 0).

  Step S5408: The main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball counter and returns to the variable winning device management process (FIG. 29). As a result, when the main control CPU 72 next executes the variable winning device management process, the end process is selected this time.

〔End processing〕
FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the end process. This end process is for preparing conditions for ending the operation of the variable prize apparatus 30. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S5502: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the value of the big hit flag (01H) is set, and if the value of the big hit flag is set (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5503. To do.

  Step S5503, Step S5504: In this case, the main control CPU 72 resets the big hit flag (00H). As a result, the big hit gaming state ends on the control processing of the main control CPU 72. In addition, the main control CPU 72 deletes “big hit game” from the internal state flag, and declares the end of the major role as the internal state in the control processing.

Step S5505: The main control CPU 72 deletes the continuous operation number command here.
Step S5506: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value (01H) of the probability variation function operation flag is set. This flag is set in the big hit other setting process (step S2414 in FIG. 15) during the previous special symbol fluctuation pre-processing.

  Step S5508: When the value of the probability variation function operation flag is set (step S5506: Yes), the main control CPU 72 sets the probability variation number (for example, about 10,000 times). The set value of the probability variation number is stored, for example, in the probability variation counter area of the RAM 76 and becomes the above-described number cut counter value. The probability variation number set here is the upper limit number of times that the variation of the special symbol (internal lottery) is performed in a high probability state in the subsequent games. However, if a huge number of times such as about 10,000 is set as described above, there is almost no chance that the non-winning will continue so far (the winning probability at the time of high probability is, for example, about 1/40). Will continue to have a high probability until the next winning. If the value of the probability variation function activation flag is not set (step S5506: No), the main control CPU 72 does not execute step S5508.

  Step S5510: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value of the time reduction function operation flag (01H) is set. This flag is also set in the big hit other setting process (step S2414 in FIG. 15) during the previous special symbol fluctuation pre-processing.

  Step S5512: If the value of the time reduction function operation flag (variable time reduction function operation flag) is set (step S5510: Yes), the main control CPU 72 determines the number of time reductions (for example, about 100 times or about 10,000 times). Set. The value of the set time reduction count is stored in the time count area of the RAM 76 as described above. The number of times of time reduction set here is the upper limit number of times to shorten the variation time of the special symbol in subsequent games. If the value of the time shortening function activation flag is not set (step S5510: No), the main control CPU 72 does not execute step S5512.

  The procedure so far is a big hit, but in the case of a big hit (step S5502: No), the following procedure is executed.

  Steps S5520 and S5522: In the case of a small hit, the main control CPU 72 resets the value of the small hit flag (00H) and deletes “small hit” from the internal state flag.

  Step S5524: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value of the time reduction function operation flag (01H) is set. This flag is also set in the small hitting and other processing (step S2409 in FIG. 15) during the previous special symbol variation pre-processing. Specifically, with respect to the small hit symbol which is a stop symbol at the time of the small hit, when the small hit 2 or the small hit 3 is selected, the time reduction function operation flag is set.

  Step S5526: If the value of the time shortening function operation flag (variable time shortening function operation flag) is set (step S5524: Yes), the main control CPU 72 determines the number of time shortening (for example, about 30 times (small hit symbol = 2 for small hits) or about 10,000 times (small hit symbol = 3 for small hits)). The value of the set time reduction count is stored in the time count area of the RAM 76 as described above. The number of times of time reduction set here is the upper limit number of times to shorten the variation time of the special symbol in subsequent games. If the value of the time shortening function activation flag is not set (step S5524: No), the main control CPU 72 does not execute step S5526.

  Step S5514: The main control CPU 72 generates a state designation command based on various flags. Specifically, a state designation command representing “normally” is generated as the gaming state in association with the reset of the big hit flag or the end of the big game, the reset of the big hit flag or the end of the big hit flag. If the high-probability state function activation flag is set, a state designation command indicating “high probability” is generated as the internal state, and if the time reduction function activation flag is set, the internal state is “reduced time”. A state designation command representing “medium” is generated. These state designation commands are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  In this process, when the internal state differs before and after the big hit game, the change pattern selection table referred to in the change pattern determination process (steps S2405, S2408, and step S2412) is switched depending on the transition state.

[Transition status setting table at the end of jackpot game]
FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a configuration column of the transition state setting table at the time of end of the big hit game.
In the big hit game end transition state setting table, the first column from the left is the winning symbol in the present embodiment, “2-round normal symbol” corresponding to the first special symbol, “corresponding to the second special symbol”. “14 round probability variation symbol” and “14 round normal symbol” corresponding to the second special symbol are shown.

  In the big hit game end transition state setting table, the second column from the left shows the game state (transition state) after the big hit game corresponding to the winning symbol in the first column. Specifically, “normal state” corresponding to “2 round normal symbol”, “high probability state” corresponding to “14 round probability variation symbol”, “time shortening state” corresponding to “14 round normal symbol” "It is shown. For example, if the big win is won as a result of the internal lottery regarding the first special symbol, and the winning symbol is “2 round normal symbol”, the gaming state after the end of the two round big hit game is set to “normal state”. . In addition, when the big win is won as a result of the internal lottery concerning the second special symbol, and the winning symbol is “14 round probability variation”, the gaming state after the 14 round of big winning game is set to “high probability state”. The Therefore, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function are activated. In addition, when the big win is won as a result of the internal lottery concerning the second special symbol, and the winning symbol is “14 round normal symbol”, the gaming state after the 14 round of big hit game is set to “time reduction state”. The Therefore, the fluctuation time shortening function is activated.

  In the big hit game end transition state setting table, the third column from the left shows the number of operation settings of each function after the big hit game corresponding to the winning symbol in the first column. Specifically, “0 times” corresponding to “2 round normal symbol”, “10000 times” corresponding to “14 round probability variation symbol”, “30 times” corresponding to “14 round normal symbol”. It is shown. For example, if you win a jackpot as a result of the internal lottery for the first special symbol, and the winning symbol is “2 round normal symbol”, the probability variation function and the variation time reduction function are activated after the 2 round jackpot game ends. It is expressed that there is nothing to do. In addition, when the jackpot is won as a result of the internal lottery concerning the second special symbol, and the winning symbol is “14 round probability variation symbol”, the probability variation function and the variation time reduction function are set to “10000 times”. In addition, when the jackpot is won as a result of the internal lottery regarding the second special symbol and the winning symbol is “14 round normal symbol”, the variable time reduction function is set to “30 times”.

  In the big hit game end transition state setting table, the fourth column from the left shows the selection table number of the variation pattern of the special symbol to be referred to after the big hit game corresponding to the winning symbol of the first column. Yes. Specifically, “table 1” for the first special symbol corresponding to “2 round normal symbol”, “table 1” for the second special symbol, and first special symbol corresponding to “14 round probability variation”. Corresponding to “table 3”, “table 3” and “14 round normal symbol” for “second table”, “table 2” for the first special symbol and “table 2” for the second special symbol are shown. For example, if a big win is won as a result of the internal lottery regarding the first special symbol, and the winning symbol is “2 round normal symbol”, after the end of the two round big hit game, when determining the variation pattern regarding the first special symbol It is expressed that “first special symbol variation pattern selection table 1” is referred to and “second special symbol variation pattern selection table 1” is referred to when the variation pattern related to the second special symbol is determined. Yes. In addition, when the big win is won as a result of the internal lottery regarding the second special symbol, and the winning symbol is “14 rounds probable variation”, after the end of the 14 round big hit game, at the time of determining the variation pattern regarding the first special symbol It is expressed that “first special symbol variation pattern selection table 3” is referred to, and “second special symbol variation pattern selection table 3” is referred to when the variation pattern related to the second special symbol is determined. Yes. In addition, if the big win is won as a result of the internal lottery related to the second special symbol, and the winning symbol is “14 round normal symbol”, after the 14 round of big hit game, the variation pattern related to the first special symbol is determined. It is expressed that “first special symbol variation pattern selection table 2” is referred to and “second special symbol variation pattern selection table 2” is referred when determining the variation pattern related to the second special symbol. Yes.

[Transition status setting table at the end of a small hit game]
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a configuration column of the transition state setting table at the end of a small hit game. In the transition state setting table at the end of a small hit game, the first column from the left is a small hit symbol in the present embodiment. In addition, “one small symbol”, “two small symbols”, and “three small symbols” corresponding to the first special symbol are shown.

  In the transition state setting table at the end of the small hit game, the second column from the left indicates the game state (transition state) after the small hit game corresponding to the small hit symbol of the first column. . Specifically, “normal state” corresponding to “one small symbol”, “time reduction state” corresponding to “two small symbols”, “time reduced state” corresponding to “three small symbols” "It is shown. For example, when the small lottery is won as a result of the internal lottery regarding the first special symbol and the small hit symbol is “one small symbol”, the gaming state after the small hit game is set to “normal state”. . In addition, when the small lottery is won as a result of the internal lottery regarding the first special symbol and the small hit symbol is “two small hits”, the game state after the end of the small hit game is set to “time reduction state”. The Therefore, the fluctuation time shortening function is activated. In addition, if the small lottery is won as a result of the internal lottery regarding the first special symbol and the small hit symbol is “3 small hits”, the gaming state after the end of the small hit game is set to “time reduction state”. The Therefore, the fluctuation time shortening function is activated.

  In the small hit game end transition state setting table, the third column from the left indicates the number of operation settings for each function after the small hit game corresponding to the small hit symbol in the first column. . Specifically, “0 times” corresponds to “one symbol per small”, “30 times” corresponds to “two small symbols”, and “10000 times” corresponds to “three symbols per small”. It is shown. For example, if the small lottery is won as a result of the internal lottery regarding the first special symbol and the small hit symbol is “one small symbol”, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function are activated after the small hit game ends. It is expressed that there is nothing to do. In addition, when the small lottery is won as a result of the internal lottery regarding the first special symbol and the small hit symbol is “2 small hits”, the variation time reduction function is set to “30 times”. In addition, when the small lottery is won as a result of the internal lottery regarding the first special symbol, and the small hit symbol is “3 small symbols”, the variable time reduction function is set to “10000 times”.

  In the transition state setting table at the end of the small hit game, the fourth column from the left contains the selection table number of the variation pattern of the special symbol to be referred to after the small hit game corresponding to the small hit symbol of the first column. It is shown. Specifically, “table 1” for the first special symbol corresponding to “one symbol per small”, “table 1” for the second special symbol, and first special symbol corresponding to “two small symbols” Corresponding to “Table 2”, “Table 2” regarding the second special symbol, and “3 symbols per small portion”, “Table 3” regarding the first special symbol and “Table 3” regarding the second special symbol are shown. For example, if the small lottery is won as a result of the internal lottery regarding the first special symbol and the small hit symbol is “one small symbol”, after the small hit game is finished, when the variation pattern regarding the first special symbol is determined It is expressed that “first special symbol variation pattern selection table 1” is referred to and “second special symbol variation pattern selection table 1” is referred to when the variation pattern related to the second special symbol is determined. Yes. In addition, when the small lottery is won as a result of the internal lottery regarding the first special symbol and the small hit symbol is “two small hits”, after the small hit game is finished, when the variation pattern regarding the first special symbol is determined. It is expressed that “first special symbol variation pattern selection table 2” is referred to and “second special symbol variation pattern selection table 2” is referred when determining the variation pattern related to the second special symbol. Yes. In addition, if the small lottery is won as a result of the internal lottery regarding the first special symbol and the small hit symbol is “3 small hits”, after the small hit game is finished, the variation pattern regarding the first special symbol is determined. It is expressed that “first special symbol variation pattern selection table 3” is referred to, and “second special symbol variation pattern selection table 3” is referred to when the variation pattern related to the second special symbol is determined. Yes.

[See Figure 33: Termination Process]
Step S5516: In any case, after the above procedure, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination in the special winning opening opening pattern setting process.

  Step S5518: The main control CPU 72 sets the jump destination in the execution selection process (step S1000b in FIG. 13) in the special symbol game process to the special symbol variation pre-process. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the variable winning device management process (FIG. 29).

[Game Flow]
FIG. 36 is a diagram for describing a game flow developed in the pachinko machine 1.
When a game is started with the pachinko machine 1, the game is started from [F1] normal mode (normal state). When the gaming state is “normal state”, it indicates that the state is “non-time shortened state”, and the winning probability of the special symbol is basically a low probability state.
[F1] In the normal mode (normal state), the game proceeds in a plurality of modes including the “normal mode”.

  [F1] In normal mode (normal state), [F2] Even if you win two rounds of normal big hit or small hit 1 for the first special symbol, the mode change or 14 round big hit games will not start, [F1] The normal mode (normal state) is entered.

  On the other hand, if [F1] normal mode (normal state) and [F3] small hit 2 related to the first special symbol is won, the mode shifts to [F4] festival mode. [F4] The festival mode is continued until the game state is “time reduction state” and the change of a predetermined number of changes (for example, 30 times at the maximum) is completed. In the [F4] festival mode (time shortening state), it is the second special symbol (for example, one fluctuation time 0.5 seconds + fixed stop time 0.5 seconds), and the other With respect to the first special symbol, when the variation of 30 times of the second special symbol is completed, one variation is completed (for example, one variation time 29.5 seconds + fixed stop time 0.5 seconds).

  [F4] In the festival mode (time shortening state), when [F5] 30th variation of the second special symbol is completed, [F1] shift to the normal mode (normal state). That is, when the specified number of times of the time shortening state is completed, the gaming state shifts to [F1] normal mode (normal state).

  [F1] Normal mode (normal state) or [F4] Festival mode (time shortened state) [F6] For the 30th variation in the second special symbol, 14 rounds or 14 rounds within 30 variations When it is scheduled to win normally, [F7] shift to a fireworks mode (a precursor mode). The “precursor mode” represents a mode indicating a big hit sign.

  [F7] In fireworks mode (precursor mode), [F8] Even if you win the 2nd round big jackpot or the 1st jackpot on the first special symbol, the mode change or 14 round jackpot game will not start, [F7] The fireworks mode (a precursor mode) is maintained.

  [F7] In fireworks mode (precursor mode), [F9] When winning a small hit 2 regarding the first special symbol, or [F1] In normal mode (normal state), [F10] Regarding the first special symbol When the small win is won, the mode moves to the [F11] heart zone. [F11] In the heart zone, the gaming state is “time shortening state”, and continues until a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, a maximum of 10,000 times) is finished. The [F11] heart mode mainly fluctuates in the second special symbol (for example, one fluctuation time of 0.2 seconds or 0.5 seconds + fixed stop time of 0.5 seconds), and the other For the first special symbol, for example, the fluctuation time for one time is 3600 seconds. Therefore, this [F11] heart zone will not end until the 14th round normal or 14th round probability change for the second special symbol is won.

  [F11] In the heart zone, when [F12] 14 rounds related to the 2nd special symbol is won, or 14 rounds probability change is won, [F13] 14 rounds big win game is played.

  [F13] After the 14 round big hit game is over, if the [F14] 14 round probability change related to the second special symbol is won, the mode shifts to the [F11] heart zone.

  On the other hand, after the [F13] 14 round big hit game ends, if the [F15] 14th round related to the second special symbol is won normally, the mode shifts to [F11] festival mode (time reduction state).

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the small round 3 for the first special symbol and the 14 round probability variation for the second special symbol are won, and the time reduction state is set to 10000 times, or the probability variation state and the time reduction state is set to 10000 times. In this case, the change time related to the second special symbol shifts to the heart zone set to a very short time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 0.2 seconds). Therefore, since the change related to the second special symbol for this heart zone is completed in a short time, the change of the second special symbol stored so far is digested at a high speed until winning.

[Example of production image]
Next, the effect image actually displayed on the liquid crystal display 42 in the pachinko machine 1 will be described with some examples. As described above, when the big hit internal lottery is performed in the pachinko machine 1, the main control CPU 72 selects the type of the fluctuation pattern table using the selection method described above, and performs random number lottery from there to change the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time). ) Is displayed in a variety of ways using the first special symbol and the second special symbol (symbol display means). However, as described above, the first special symbol and the second special symbol itself are lighted and blinked by 7-segment LEDs, so that they have poor appeal. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, the variable display effect using the effect symbol is performed as described above.

  The effect designs include, for example, a left effect symbol, a middle effect symbol, and a right effect symbol, which are displayed side by side on the left, middle, and right on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 (see FIG. 1). ). Each effect design is designed, for example, a picture card with a character attached together with the numbers “0” to “9”. Among these, for the left effect design, the symbols are arranged in ascending order of “0” to “9”, and for the middle effect design and the right effect design, the numbers are “9” to “0”. ”Are arranged in descending order. Such a symbol sequence is variably displayed so as to flow (scroll) in the vertical direction in the left region, middle region, and right region on the screen.

  When the first special symbol and the second special symbol are fluctuating at the same time, this effect symbol is subjected to a variable display effect corresponding to the special symbol required for the visual appeal. Specifically, as described above, in the normal state (normal mode, fireworks mode), the first special symbol fluctuates for 4.5 seconds, whereas the second special symbol fluctuates for 655360 seconds, When one special symbol is won normally for 1 to 3 rounds or 2 rounds, the variation of the second special symbol is completed, so that the variation display effect of the effect symbol corresponding to the first special symbol requiring appealing power is performed. On the other hand, in the time shortening state (festival mode, heart zone), the second special symbol fluctuates for 0.2 seconds or 0.5 seconds, whereas the first special symbol fluctuates for 3600 seconds or 29.5 seconds. The variation display effect of the effect symbol corresponding to the second special symbol that requires appealing power is performed. In addition, about the effect symbol corresponding to each, the effect symbol common to the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol may be used, and a different effect symbol may be used. Moreover, about the special symbol which is not necessary for appeal power, you may perform a variable display effect using the effect symbol smaller than usual in the corner of the screen.

[Examples of production when the first special symbol is out of play or when winning 1 per small prize]
FIG. 37 is a continuous diagram showing an example of the effect image corresponding to the change display and stop display at 1 o'clock (or out of time) of the first special symbol in the normal mode (in the normal state). Here, an example of the change display effect and the stop display effect performed using the effect symbols is shown for the variation of the first special symbol at the time of losing or when winning 1 per small hit. This variable display effect corresponds to a series of effects performed from when the first special symbol starts variable display to when it is stopped and displayed (including fixed stop). The stop display effect is an effect that represents that the special symbol is stopped and displayed and the result of the internal lottery at that time is a combination of the effect symbols. In addition, about the 2nd special symbol, the production | presentation in case the variable display is already performed is assumed. Here, before explaining the specific contents of the control processing, the basic flow of the change display effect and stop display effect for each change employed in the present embodiment will be described.

[Before change display]
37 (A): For example, in the state before the first special symbol starts changing (the state in which the demonstration effect is not being performed), a row of three effect symbols is displayed large on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. ing. At this time, in accordance with the stop display of the first special symbol, the effect symbol is also stopped and displayed.

  Further, a marker (indicated by reference numeral M1 in the figure) indicating the number of working memories of the first special symbol is displayed at the lower part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. The marker M1 indicates the number of working memories of the first special symbol corresponding to the number of each display (the number of displays of the first special symbol working memory lamp 34a), and is linked to the change in the number of working memories during the game. The number displayed is also increased or decreased. In addition, for the marker M1, the marker M1 corresponding to the first special symbol is displayed as, for example, a circle (◯) in order to facilitate visual discrimination. In the example of (A) in FIG. 37, all four markers M1 are lit and displayed, indicating that the number of working memories of the first special symbol is four.

  Further, during the variation display of the effect symbols, for example, the fourth symbol (reference numerals Z1 and Z2 are attached in the diagram) is displayed at the lower part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. The fourth symbols Z1 and Z2 are “fourth effect symbols” following the left, middle, and right effect symbols, and are displayed in a synchronized manner during the change display of the effect symbols. The fourth symbols Z1 and Z2 are simply simple colors (for example, “□” figure) with a color, and for example, changing the color display color can represent a variable display. The fourth symbol Z1 corresponds to the first special symbol, and the fourth symbol Z2 corresponds to the second special symbol.

  Further, the fourth symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, white display color) corresponding to the dislocation. This is to objectively clarify that the result display effect is correctly performed and the pachinko machine 1 is operating normally. Therefore, if the result of the internal lottery is actually “2 round big hit” or “14 round big hit” instead of “out of”, the 4th pattern is displayed in a manner corresponding to them (for example, red display color or green display color). Z1 is stopped and displayed.

  Here, since the variable display is already performed for the second special symbol, the fourth symbol Z2 corresponding to the second special symbol is variably displayed at the lower part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, and the fourth symbol Z2 is The variable display is expressed by changing the color display color.

[Variable display production start]
37 (B): For example, in synchronization with the start of the change of the first special symbol, the change display effect is started by the scroll change of the three symbol rows on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42 (the symbol effect). Execution means, symbol effect display means). In other words, in synchronization with the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol, the display of the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol is scrolled (flowed) in the vertical direction on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42 so as to change the display. Production begins. In the figure, the change display of the effect symbol is simply indicated by a downward arrow. In addition, during the variable display, each effect symbol is displayed in a transparent state (transparent display). At this time, an image (background image) that is the background of the effect symbol is displayed on the display screen in an easily visible state. ing.

  The background image in this case represents, for example, a landscape in which a female character wearing a yukata is sitting on a chaise lounge and relaxing as if the evening is cool. Such a background image expresses that the stay mode in the production is, for example, “normal mode”. In the present embodiment, the “normal mode” corresponds to a normal state in which the variation time shortening function is not activated and the probability variation function is also deactivated. In addition to this, various modes are provided for effects, and background images with different landscapes and scenes are prepared for each mode (status display effect execution means). The difference between these modes may correspond to an internal “time reduction state” or a “high probability state”. The mode corresponding to each internal state will be further described later. Although not specifically illustrated here, a mode in which a notice effect is performed by displaying an image of a character, an item, or the like on the display screen after that is also possible.

  In addition, when the first special symbol working memory number is consumed by the start of the variable display, an effect of deleting the marker M1 is performed. Thereby, it is possible to transmit to the player that “variable display has been started by consuming the working memory”.

  In addition, during the variation display of the effect symbols, the fourth symbols Z1 and Z2 are variably displayed at the lower part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, and the fourth symbols Z1 and Z2 are variably displayed by changing their color display colors. expressing.

[Left design stop]
FIG. 37 (C): For example, when a certain amount of time (about half of the variation time (4.5 seconds) (about 2 seconds)) has elapsed, the left effect design first stops varying. In this example, the effect symbol representing the number “8” is stopped at the middle position of the screen. Here, illustration of the background image is omitted (the same applies to the following).

[Example of production when the number of working memories decreases]
Here, as shown in (B) of FIG. 37, since the number of working memories of the first special symbol decreases by one as the fluctuation starts, the number of markers M1 displayed is linked accordingly. It is reduced by one. For example, if there are four working memories so far, only the oldest (older) memory number display is hidden in the marker M1, and an effect consumed by the internal lottery is also performed. Thereby, it is possible to tell the player that the number of working memories for the first special symbol has decreased.

  In the example of (C) in FIG. 37, since the first operation memory in the storage order is consumed and the remaining number becomes three, the three markers M1 remaining on the screen are each one by one. An effect of shifting in the direction (here left direction) is performed. As a result, the context of the change in the number of working memories can be accurately expressed in the production, and the player can be intuitively and easily informed that the working memory has been consumed and decreased by one. it can.

[Right production symbol stop]
In FIG. 37 (D): Following the left effect symbol, the right effect symbol thereafter stops changing. In this example, the effect symbol representing the number “3” is stopped at the middle position of the screen.

[Stop display effect]
In FIG. 37 (E): The last medium effect symbol stops in synchronization with the stop display of the first special symbol. If the result of this internal lottery is 1 out of play or small hit and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of out of play or 1 in small hit, the effect design will also be stopped and displayed in the form of 1 off or small hit Production is performed. That is, in the illustrated example, the effect symbol representing the number “1” is stopped at the middle position of the screen. In this case, the combination of the effect symbols is “8”-“1”-“3”. Since it is a miss, it is expressed in the production that the current variation corresponds to “lack or small hit 1” instead of “big hit”.

  At this time, the fourth symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, a white display color or a blue display color) corresponding to a deviation or a small hit 1. In addition, when the first special symbol is won with 1 per bonus, the variation display of the second special symbol is also terminated at the same time, so that the fourth symbol Z2 also has a mode (for example, white display color) corresponding to the detachment. Is stopped and displayed. If the first special symbol is off, the variable display of the second special symbol is continuously performed without ending.

  The above is an example of a change display effect and a result display effect (one time off or small hit) that are performed using the effect symbol for each change. Through such an effect, the player can have a sense of expectation for winning, and finally the result of the internal lottery can be clearly taught in the effect.

[Example of production when winning 2 per small spot for the first special symbol]
FIG. 38 is a continuous diagram showing an example of an effect image corresponding to the change display and stop display at 2 o'clock of the first special symbol in the normal mode (in the normal state). Here, an example of a change display effect and a stop display effect performed using the effect symbol is shown for the variation of the first special symbol when the small hit 2 is won. This variable display effect corresponds to a series of effects performed from when the first special symbol starts variable display to when it is stopped and displayed (including fixed stop). The stop display effect is an effect that represents that the special symbol is stopped and displayed and the result of the internal lottery at that time is a combination of the effect symbols. In addition, about the 2nd special symbol, the production | presentation in case the variable display is already performed is assumed.

  FIG. 38 (A): For example, in a state before the first special symbol starts to change (a state in which the demonstration effect is not being performed), a row of three effect symbols is displayed large on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. Yes. At this time, in accordance with the stop display of the first special symbol, the effect symbol is also stopped and displayed.

  In the lower part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, the fourth symbol Z2 corresponding to the second special symbol is variably displayed, and the fourth symbol Z2 expresses the variable display by changing its color display color.

[Variable display effects]
In FIG. 38 (B): For example, substantially in synchronism with the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol, the columns of the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol are arranged in the vertical direction (for example, from above) on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. The variable display effect is started by scrolling down.

[Stop display effect]
(C) in FIG. 38: After that, after a while, the last medium effect symbol stops in synchronization with the stop display of the first special symbol. If the result of the internal lottery this time is a small hit 2 and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in the small hit 2 mode, the effect display is similarly performed in the small hit 2 mode. That is, in the illustrated example, the effect symbol representing the “festival mode” of the character is stopped at the middle position of the screen. In this case, the combination of the effect symbols is “7”-“festival mode”-“7 "" Is a small hit of "", so that the change this time corresponds to "small hit 2" is expressed in the production.

  At this time, the fourth symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, yellow display color) corresponding to the small hit 2. In addition, when the small bonus 2 is won with respect to the first special symbol, the variation display of the second special symbol also ends at the same time, so that the fourth symbol Z2 also has a mode (for example, a white display color) corresponding to the deviation. Is stopped and displayed.

[Mode transition effect]
FIG. 38 (D): After that, a small hit game (a short time opening and closing operation of the variable winning device) is started, and at the timing when the small hit game ends (during termination processing), the internal state to be transferred thereafter is taught. The small hit end effect of the content to be executed is executed. In this example, for example, character information “Festival mode entry” is displayed on the screen. By executing such a small hit end effect, the player can be instructed to apparently shift to the “time reduction state” as a privilege after the small hit game ends.

[Variation start production]
In FIG. 38 (E): After that, substantially in synchronism with the start of fluctuation of the second special symbol, the lines of the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol are arranged in the vertical direction on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 (for example, from above). The variable display effect is started by scrolling down. That is, the special symbol corresponding to the effect symbol is switched from the first special symbol to the second special symbol.

  In addition, when this festival mode ends, that is, when the variation of the second special symbol for 30 times (at the time of disconnection) ends, and one variation of the first special symbol ends, the fourth symbol during the festival mode While Z1 always displays a variable display in which the color display color changes, the fourth pattern Z2 repeats a variable display and a stop display (white display color) for each change. In addition, since the number of working memories of the first special symbol does not change during the festival mode, the marker M1 corresponding to the first special symbol at the bottom of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 may not be displayed.

[Example of production when winning big hit within 30 fluctuations for the second special symbol]
FIG. 39 is a continuous diagram illustrating an example of the effect image corresponding to the change display and stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol performed when a specific condition is satisfied. Specifically, in the normal mode (in normal state) or festival mode (in the time shortening state), the second special symbol is performed when winning a big hit (14 round probability variation or 14 round normal) within 30 variations. It is a continuous figure which shows the example of the production image matched with the change display and stop display of the 1st special symbol or the 2nd special symbol. Note that the special symbol corresponding to the effect symbol of the variable display effect performed on the screen corresponds to the first special symbol in the normal mode (in the normal state), and in the festival mode (in the time reduction state). Corresponds to the second special symbol. Here, it is assumed that in the normal mode (in the normal state), the big special (14 round probability variation or 14 round normal) is won within 30 fluctuations for the second special symbol.

  In FIG. 39 (A): For example, the columns of the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol are arranged in the vertical direction (for example, from the top) on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 substantially in synchronization with the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. The variable display effect is started by scrolling down.

  39B: After that, a certain amount of time has elapsed, and the last medium effect symbol stops in synchronization with the stop display of the first special symbol. Although the result of the internal lottery this time is out of order and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in an out-of-sequence manner, the stop-display effect is performed in a mode different from the out-of-out mode. In the illustrated example, the effect symbol representing the “fireworks mode” of the character stops at the middle position of the screen, and the combination of the effect symbols is “7” − “fireworks mode” − “7”. Thereby, it is expressed on the production that the mode has shifted.

  At this time, the fourth symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to the small hit 1 (for example, blue display color). In addition, when the first special symbol is won with 1 per bonus, the variation display of the second special symbol is also terminated at the same time, so that the fourth symbol Z2 also has a mode (for example, white display color) corresponding to the detachment. Is stopped and displayed.

[Mode transition effect]
In FIG. 39 (C): After that, a small hit game (a short time opening and closing operation of the variable winning device) is started, and at the timing when the small hit game ends (during termination processing), the internal state to be transferred after this is taught. The small hit end effect of the content to be executed is executed. In this example, for example, character information “fireworks mode entry” is displayed on the screen. By executing such a small hit end effect, the player can be informed that the big hit is approaching, that is, the player has entered the big hit sign mode.

[Variation start production]
39D: After that, substantially in synchronization with the start of the fluctuation of the first special symbol, the lines of the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol are arranged in the vertical direction (for example, from above) on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. The variable display effect is started by scrolling down.

[Predictor]
In addition, although not shown in figure, you may perform the countdown effect (predictive effect) to a big hit. Specifically, the number of fluctuations up to the 14th round probability change (or normal) big hit for the second special symbol may be displayed inside the heart-shaped light emitting unit 41.

[Example of production in case of winning 3 small bonuses for the first special symbol]
FIG. 40 is a continuous diagram showing an example of an effect image corresponding to a change display and a stop display at 3 o'clock for the first special symbol in the normal mode (in the normal state). In addition, about the fluctuation | variation of the 1st special symbol at the time of winning 3 small hits here, an example of the change display effect and stop display effect performed using a production | presentation symbol is represented. In addition, in the fireworks mode (precursor mode), the same effect can be achieved even when the small hit 2 is won. This variable display effect corresponds to a series of effects performed from when the first special symbol starts variable display to when it is stopped and displayed (including fixed stop). The stop display effect is an effect that represents that the special symbol is stopped and displayed and the result of the internal lottery at that time is a combination of the effect symbols. In addition, about the 2nd special symbol, the production | presentation in case the variable display is already performed is assumed.

[Variable display effects]
In FIG. 40 (A): For example, the columns of the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol are arranged in the vertical direction (for example, from the top) on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 substantially in synchronization with the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. The variable display effect is started by scrolling down.

[Stop display effect]
(B) in FIG. 40: After that, a certain amount of time has elapsed, and the last medium effect symbol stops in synchronization with the stop display of the first special symbol. If the result of the internal lottery this time is 3 for small hits and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in the manner of 3 for small hits, the stop display effect is similarly performed for the effect symbols in the manner of 3 for small hits. That is, in the example shown in the figure, the effect symbol representing the “heart zone” of the character is stopped at the middle position of the screen. In this case, the combination of the effect symbols is “7” − “heart zone” − “7 "" Is a small hit of "", so that the change this time corresponds to "small hit 3" is expressed in the production.

  At this time, the fourth symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, red display color) corresponding to the small hit 3. In addition, when the small bonus 3 is won with respect to the first special symbol, the variation display of the second special symbol is also ended at the same time, so that the fourth symbol Z2 also corresponds to the disagreement (for example, white display color). Is stopped and displayed.

[Mode transition effect]
In FIG. 40 (C): After that, a small hit game (short-time opening / closing operation of the variable winning device) is started, and at the timing when the small hit game is finished (during termination processing), the internal state to be transferred thereafter is taught. The small hit end effect of the content to be executed is executed. In this example, for example, character information “Enter Heart Zone” is displayed on the screen. By executing such a small hit end effect, the player can be instructed to apparently shift to the “time reduction state” as a privilege after the small hit game ends.

[Variation start production]
In FIG. 40 (D): After that, substantially in synchronism with the start of fluctuation of the second special symbol, the left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, and right effect symbol are arranged in the vertical direction on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 (for example, from above). The variable display effect is started by scrolling down. That is, the special symbol corresponding to the effect symbol is switched from the first special symbol to the second special symbol.

  In addition, on the front surface of the liquid crystal screen, the movable accessory device 301 and the movable accessory device 302 are moved, so that the light emitting unit 312 and the light emitting unit 322 are combined to form one heart shape. By performing the physical presentation by such a movable accessory device together, it is possible to clearly teach the player that “the current state is different from the normal mode”. In the present embodiment, the image representing the “heart zone effect” shown in the figure is “the probability variation function is activated and the variation time shortening function is activated (each operation is 10,000 times)” or “the probability variation function is not activated and It is assumed that it corresponds to one of the states of “during the operation of the variable time shortening function (operation frequency: 10,000 times)”. In this way, by executing the “heart zone effect” in a mode common to the two gaming states, it is possible to make the player recognize that there is little remaining until the big hit.

  In the above example, the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the normal mode (in the normal state) is out of or about 1 to 3 per small hit, but the fluctuation of the second special symbol is the big hit (winning) After the reach effect is executed during the variation display effect over 5 variations, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a big hit manner in the result display effect. At this time, the stop display mode of the effect symbol basically corresponds to the winning symbol (stop display mode of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35) selected internally by the main control CPU 72. Selected.

[Example of production when winning 14 rounds for the second special symbol]
41 and 42 are continuous diagrams showing examples of effect images corresponding to the change display and stop display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol during the effect when a specific condition is satisfied. Specifically, it is a continuous diagram showing an example of the effect image corresponding to the change display and stop display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol during the fireworks mode. In addition, here, in the case of winning the 14th round jackpot after 5 fluctuations for the second special symbol, the change display effect, the stop display effect, and the reach effect that are performed using the effect symbol corresponding to the fluctuation of the first special symbol. An example is shown.

  41 (A): For example, the columns of the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol are arranged in the vertical direction (for example, from the top) on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 substantially in synchronization with the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. The variable display effect is started by scrolling down.

  41B: For example, a certain amount of time has elapsed, and the last medium effect symbol stops in synchronization with the stop display of the first special symbol. Although the result of the internal lottery this time is 1 for small hits and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in the mode of 1 for small hits, the effect symbols are displayed in a stop manner in a mode different from the mode for 1 for small hits. Is done. In the illustrated example, the effect symbol indicating “reach” of the character is stopped at the middle position of the screen, and the combination of effect symbols is “7” − “reach” − “7”. Thereby, it is expressed on the production that the reach production is started.

  In FIG. 41 (C): After that, for example, character information “Battle start!” Is displayed on the screen. By executing such an effect, it is possible to teach the player that the “battle reach effect” is started.

  Note that the columns of the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol that are smaller than the normal state at the upper left corner of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 are substantially in synchronization with the start of the fluctuation of the first special symbol. The variable display effect is started by scrolling down.

  In FIG. 41 (D): For example, a character image imitating “lantern ghost” appears on the left side, an image of “female character” appears on the right side, and an image of the character “VS” appears on the center position. Production is performed. Thereby, it can be taught to the player that a battle reach effect by each character will be started.

  Note that the last medium effect symbol stops in synchronization with the stop display of the first special symbol. Although the result of the internal lottery this time is 1 for small hits and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in the mode of 1 for small hits, the effect symbols are displayed in a stop manner in a mode different from the mode for 1 for small hits. Is done. In the illustrated example, the effect symbol representing the character “VS” is stopped at the middle position of the upper left corner of the screen, and the combination of the effect symbols is “7” − “VS” − “7”. . Thereby, it is expressed on the production that the battle reach production continues.

  In FIG. 42 (E): In the display screen, for example, “Lantern Haunted” has an effect of opening a mouth and taking out the technique of “Kitsuke”. Then, there will be a performance in which the female character runs away with surprise and disappears to the right side of the screen.

  In addition, substantially in synchronization with the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol, the columns of the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol which are smaller than the normal state in the upper left corner of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 are in the vertical direction (for example, from top to bottom). The variable display effect is started as if scrolling.

  In addition, the first special symbol operating memory number is increased by one on the control by the main control CPU 72 due to the occurrence of a winning at the first start winning opening during this performance. For this reason, one marker M1 that represents the number of working memories corresponding to the increase in the number of first special symbol working memories is displayed.

  In FIG. 42 (F): After a certain amount of time has passed, in the display screen, the “female character” takes out the fan (weapon) and prepares to face the “lantern ghost” with the fan. The accumulated production is performed.

  It should be noted that the last medium effect symbol (character “VS”) is stopped in synchronism with the stop display of the first special symbol (the mode of small hit 1). In the illustrated example, the combination of effect symbols in the upper left corner of the screen is “7” − “VS” − “7”. Thereby, it is expressed on the production that the battle reach production continues.

  In FIG. 42 (G): And in the display screen, “Lantern Haunted” finally put out a special technique that pops out a long tongue from the mouth, and “Women Character” greets the special technique with a fan. In this state, if the “lantern ghost” wins, it will be out of place, and if the “female character” wins, it will be a big hit. Therefore, this situation is the final stage of battle reach production, and is the most exciting part as a game. For this reason, a cut-in notice or a helper appearance notice that another “female character” may help at the same time may be performed simultaneously in this scene. Alternatively, information that prompts the pressing operation of the effect switching button 45 (a character image such as “Please press the button!”) Is displayed on the display screen, and the color is changed when the effect switching button 45 is actually pressed. It is good also as performing the notice effect which represents the big hit reliability, such as a line cut-in notice.

  It should be noted that the last medium effect symbol (character “VS”) is stopped in synchronism with the stop display of the first special symbol (the mode of small hit 1). In the illustrated example, the combination of effect symbols in the upper left corner of the screen is “7” − “VS” − “7”. Thereby, it is expressed on the production that the battle reach production continues.

  In FIG. 42 (H): After that, in the display screen, “Woman character” is displayed large together with the letters “Victory!”, And “Lantern ghost” is displayed small, which means a big hit (winning). A result display effect of the aspect is performed.

  In addition, substantially in synchronization with the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol, the columns of the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol which are smaller than the normal state in the upper left corner of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 are in the vertical direction (for example, from top to bottom). The variable display effect is started as if scrolling.

  In FIG. 42 (I): In the display screen, the stop display of the effect symbol (definite stop display) is performed in synchronization with the stop display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Here, the effect symbol corresponding to the second special symbol at the time of the 14 round big hit is not displayed but the effect symbol corresponding to the first special symbol at the time of loss. In the same way as when the first special symbol is lost or when the small bonus is 1 to 3 o'clock, the stop display of the effect symbol corresponding to the second special symbol is, for example, the state in which the left, middle and right effect symbols are restored to their initial sizes. Done in In the illustrated example, the combination of effect symbols in the screen is “7”-“7”-“7”. By performing such a stop display effect, it is possible to tell the player that the player has finally won.

  Further, in this case, the fourth symbol Z1 is an aspect corresponding to the first special symbol at the time of losing (for example, white display color), and the fourth symbol Z2 is an aspect corresponding to the first special symbol at the time of 14 round probability variation big hit ( For example, the display is stopped in red display color).

[Director-in-chief production; Special game production execution means]
Next, FIG. 43 to FIG. 45 are continuous diagrams partially showing an example of a big-game effect executed during a big hit game of “14 round normal symbol” or “14 round probability variation symbol”.

[At the start of one round]
43 (A): When the first round of the jackpot game is started, for example, character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “ROUND1” is displayed on the screen, and an effect image unique to the jackpot game (for example, Female character) is displayed. In addition, an effect design (here, the number “7”) corresponding to the current winning design is displayed at the lower right corner of the screen. In this way, the winning symbol (so-called “remaining eye”) is continuously displayed during the big hit game, so that it corresponds to either “14 round normal symbol” or “14 round probability variation symbol” for the player. Can be made undisclosed to the player.

[11 rounds]
In FIG. 43 (B): Thereafter, the big hit game proceeds smoothly and shifts to 11 rounds. At this time, the character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “ROUND11” is displayed on the screen, and the effect that the female character SU0 and the male character SY0 displayed on the liquid crystal screen are gradually enlarged is displayed. Is done. At this time, in the center portion of the liquid crystal screen, the text information “Enter heart zone if the button is pressed to complete the heart” is displayed. Here, the “heart zone” is a mode with a high probability state and a time shortening state, so that the tension of the player can be increased at a stretch by explaining the modes that may be transferred afterwards. .

[12 rounds]
In FIG. 43 (C): Thereafter, the big hit game shifts to 12 rounds. At this time, the character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “ROUND12” is displayed on the screen, and the effect that the female character SU0 and the male character SY0 displayed on the liquid crystal screen are further enlarged is displayed. The In addition, the text information “Chance once!” Is displayed in the center of the LCD screen. Thereby, it is possible to explain the game that the opportunity switching button 45 is pressed only once.

[13 rounds]
In FIG. 43 (D): Thereafter, the jackpot game shifts to 13 rounds. At this time, character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “ROUND13” is displayed on the screen, the entire screen is darkened at once, and an image of the “effect switching button” is suddenly displayed in the center of the screen. The image portion of the “effect switching button” is not a dark image but an image that is colored as usual, so that the player's attention can be attracted and the player's sense of tension can be further improved.

[14 rounds]
(E) in FIG. 44: The jackpot game shifts to 14 rounds. At this time, character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “ROUND14” is displayed on the screen, and when the player pushes the effect switching button 45, the movable accessory device 301 and the front of the liquid crystal screen are displayed. By moving the movable accessory device 302, the light emitting unit 312 and the light emitting unit 322 are combined to form one heart shape. Moreover, the heart-shaped light emission part 312 and the light emission part 322 will be in a light emission state in response to it. In the liquid crystal screen, for example, an effect is performed as if light rays are generated at a stroke from the positions of the heart-shaped light emitting unit 312 and the light emitting unit 322. By executing such an effect (state disclosure effect), it is possible to give the player a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction that “the heart zone entry effect has been successful”.

[Heart role production]
Here, using the heart-shaped light-emitting unit 312 and the light-emitting unit 322, an effect that suggests the number of consecutive hits (multiple 14-round probability variation + 14-round normal) until the next 14-round normal symbol is won is performed. May be. For example, when repeating the 14 round probability big hit 10 times or more until the next 14 round normal big hit, the heart-shaped light emitting unit 312 and the light emitting unit 322 are lit in rainbow colors (repeatedly changing from blue to red), or 14 rounds If the probability variation big hit is repeated 5 times, it may be lit red, or if it is not won once per 14 round probability variation big hit, it may be lit white.

  Thus, by performing an effect using the heart-shaped light emitting unit 312 and the light emitting unit 322, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation of the ball that will be obtained from now on.

[Heart zone entry production]
(F) in FIG. 44: After that, the jackpot game is ended when a predetermined number is awarded to the variable winning device or when a predetermined time elapses. Thereafter, the gaming state shifts to a “high probability state” and a “time reduction state” corresponding to the “14-round probability variation symbol”. At that time, an effect expressing that the gaming state has shifted is performed. That is, in the illustrated example, character information “heart zone entry” is displayed in a screen located inside the heart-shaped light emitting unit 312 and the light emitting unit 322. By executing such a mode transition effect, the player can be instructed to apparently shift to a “high probability state” and a “time reduction state” as a bonus after the big hit game.

[Variation start production]
44G: After that, substantially in synchronization with the start of the fluctuation of the second special symbol, the heart-shaped light emitting unit 312 and the light emitting unit 322 form a heart, and the left on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 The variable display effect is started in such a manner that the row of effect symbols, middle effect symbols, and right effect symbols scrolls in the vertical direction (for example, from top to bottom).

  In the above description, the case of winning the “14 round probability variation symbol” has been described, but the case of winning the “14 round normal symbol” will be described.

[13 rounds]
In FIG. 45 (D): The jackpot game has shifted to 13 rounds, the character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “ROUND13” is displayed on the screen, the entire screen is darkened at once, and “Direction switching” is displayed at the center of the screen. The image of the “button” is suddenly displayed. The image portion of the “effect switching button” is not a dark image but an image that is colored as usual, so that the player's attention can be attracted and the player's sense of tension can be further improved.

[14 rounds]
In FIG. 45 (E): Thereafter, the jackpot game shifts to 14 rounds. At this time, character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “ROUND14” is displayed on the screen, and when the player performs the push operation of the effect switching button 45, the heart-shaped light emitting unit 312 and the light emission are triggered by this. The parts 322 are separated from each other. In the liquid crystal screen, an effect is displayed in which the female character SU0 and the male character SY0 displayed on the liquid crystal screen are reduced and displayed. In addition, the text information “Sorry…” is displayed in the center of the LCD screen. By executing such an effect (state disclosure effect), the player can be made aware that “the heart zone entry has failed”.

[Festival mode entry production]
(F) in FIG. 45: After that, when the predetermined number is won in the variable winning device or when a predetermined time elapses, the big hit game ends. Thereafter, the gaming state shifts to a “time reduction state” corresponding to “14 round normal symbol”. At that time, an effect expressing that the gaming state has shifted is performed. In other words, in the illustrated example, the character information “Festival mode entry” is displayed on the screen. By executing such a mode transition effect, the player can be apparently instructed to shift to the “time reduction state” as a privilege after the big hit game ends.

[Variation start production]
In FIG. 45 (G): After that, substantially in synchronism with the start of fluctuation of the second special symbol, the lines of the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol are arranged in the vertical direction (for example, from above) on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. The variable display effect is started by scrolling down.

  As explained above, for the first special symbol, the big hit determination random number or the big hit symbol random number can be stored up to an upper limit value (for example, four), while the second special symbol is stored indefinitely (about 3000). be able to. Based on the big hit determination random number and big hit symbol random number regarding the stored second special symbol, since the internal lottery result of whether or not the big hit for each fluctuation number can be known in advance, the mode transition is performed based on that Become. A specific mode change game flow will be described.

FIG. 46 is a diagram for explaining a game flow corresponding to the second special symbol.
In the first row of FIG. 46, the number of changes ahead of the change (number of changes “1”) related to the second special symbol is shown. Therefore, after the change related to the second special symbol (variation number “1”) ends, specifically, after the small hit 1 change for the first special symbol ends and the small hit game ends, the next The fluctuation of the fluctuation number “2” is started.

  The second row of FIG. 46 shows the result of the internal lottery regarding the second special symbol corresponding to the number of fluctuations. For example, the result of the internal lottery regarding the second special symbol for the variation (the number of variations “1”) is “out of”, and the result of the internal lottery regarding the second special symbol for the next variation (the number of variations “2”). Indicates “out of”. In addition, it relates to the second special symbol corresponding to the fluctuation numbers “3” to “34”, “36” to “42”, “44” to “66”, “68” to “96”, “98”. The result of the internal lottery indicates “out of place”. On the other hand, the result of the internal lottery regarding the second special symbol corresponding to the variation numbers “35”, “43”, and “67” is “14 rounds probable variation jackpot”, and the second special symbol corresponding to the variation number “97”. The result of the internal lottery regarding “14 rounds is a normal symbol jackpot”.

  In the third row in FIG. 46, a mode corresponding to the number of fluctuations is described. For example, it is shown that the fluctuation in the “normal mode” is performed for the fluctuation (the fluctuation number “1”), and the fluctuation in the “normal mode” is performed for the next fluctuation (the fluctuation number “2”). Yes. In addition, the fluctuation numbers “3” to “5” and “128” are also shown to change in the “normal mode”. On the other hand, since the result of the internal lottery regarding the second special symbol corresponding to the variation number “35” is “14 rounds probable variation jackpot”, from the variation number “6” to the variation number “35” which is 30 variations before that. Changes in “Fireworks mode”. In addition, since the result of the internal lottery regarding the second special symbol corresponding to the variation number “35” is “14 rounds probable variation jackpot”, the variation after the jackpot game is changed to the next “14 round normal symbol jackpot” variation. To the number, specifically, the fluctuation in the “heart zone” is performed from the fluctuation number “36” to “97”. And since the result of the internal lottery regarding the second special symbol corresponding to the variation number “97” is “14 round normal symbol big hit”, the number of fluctuations in which the “time reduction state” ends from the fluctuation after the big hit game ends ( The fluctuation in the “festival mode” is performed until the fluctuation number “98” to “127”.

  In the fourth row of FIG. 46, a special effect corresponding to the above mode is described. For example, when the mode shifts to the “fireworks mode”, the “prediction effect” is performed such that the number of fluctuations up to the 14th round probability change (or normal) big hit for the second special symbol is displayed inside the heart-shaped light emitting unit 41. . In the “fireworks mode”, if the remaining 5 fluctuations result in 14 rounds probable (or normal) big hits, specifically, the “battle” described in FIGS. 41 and 42 when the fluctuation numbers are “31” to “35”. Reach production "is performed. In the “heart zone”, a “heart effect production” is performed that suggests the number of consecutive hits for the 14th round of normal symbols. Specifically, in the “heart zone” corresponding to the fluctuation numbers “36” to “43”, there is a big hit of three consecutive villas corresponding to the fluctuation numbers “43”, “67”, and “97”. In the “heart zone” corresponding to the fluctuation numbers “44” to “67”, the “heart-shaped effect production” in which the heart-shaped light emitting unit 312 and the light emitting unit 322 are lit red is performed. Since there is a big hit, a “heart role effect” in which the heart-shaped light emitting unit 312 and the light emitting unit 322 are lit in blue is performed. On the other hand, in the “heart zone” corresponding to the fluctuation numbers “68” to “97”, the 14-round normal symbol is won in the next fluctuation (fluctuation number “97”). A “heart effect production” in which the light emitting unit 322 is lit white is performed.

  In this way, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment forcibly ends the change display of the second special symbol during the normal mode (normal state) by winning the first special symbol for the small hit. When the second special symbol is displayed, the display is repeated, and when the second special symbol jackpot is approached, the player is approaching the jackpot in the fireworks mode (precursor mode). It is realized by production and battle reach production. By performing such an effect of approaching a big hit for each change, it is possible to provide a new sense of gameability in which a big hit that exists internally is awarded to the first start winning opening and approached by a change. .

  In addition, if you win the small hit 2 in the normal mode (in normal state), the fact that the second special symbol fluctuates at high speed, but only in 30 changes, is in the festival mode (in the time reduction state) This is represented by the effect of transition. When winning a winning design with 3 or 14 rounds for small hits, the fact that the second special symbol is changing at high speed until the next big hit is indicated by the effect of shifting to the heart mode. In this way, by digesting the fluctuations of multiple times at once, it is possible to get close to a big hit at a stretch, and only by winning a lottery for the first special symbol, the lottery for the second special symbol is executed. A new sense of playability can also be provided.

  Next, an example of a control method for specifically realizing the above effects will be described. The above-described variable display effect, reach effect, various mode effects, jackpot effect, and the like are all controlled through the following control process.

[Production control processing]
FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of effect control processing executed by the effect control CPU 126. This effect control process is executed, for example, in a timer interrupt process (interrupt management process) separately from a reset start (main) process (not shown). The effect control CPU 126 generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined interrupt cycle (for example, a period of several tens of μs to several ms) during execution of the reset start process, and executes the timer interrupt process.

  The effect control process includes a command reception process (step S400a), a second special symbol various random number storage process (step S400b), an operation memory effect management process (step S401), an effect symbol management process (step S402), and a display output process (step S404), a lamp drive process (step S406), an acoustic drive process (step S408), an effect random number update process (step S410), and other processes (step S412). Hereinafter, the basic flow of the effect control process will be described along each process.

  Step S400a: In the command receiving process, the effect control CPU 126 receives an effect command transmitted from the main control CPU 72. The effect control CPU 126 analyzes the received commands and stores them in the command buffer area of the RAM 130 according to type. The command for the effect transmitted from the main control CPU 72 includes, for example, a special figure destination determination effect command, a variation pattern destination determination command, a (special symbol) effect command when the operating memory number increases, and a (special symbol) decrease in the operating memory number. Time effect command, start opening winning tone control command, demonstration effect command, lottery result command, variation pattern command, variation start command, stop symbol command, symbol stop command, state designation command, round number command, error notification command, jackpot There are a decision random number command, a jackpot symbol random number command, and the like.

  Step S400b: In the second special symbol various random number storage processing, the effect control CPU 126 receives the big hit determination random number command received in the previous command reception processing (step S400a), the big hit determination random number command stored in the main control CPU 72, The value is restored to the same value as the jackpot symbol random number, and is sequentially stored as a set in an empty section in the random number storage area of the RAM 130. Note that the random number storage area is read out in a FIFO (First In First Out) format.

  Step S401: In the operation memory effect management process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the execution of the above-described memory number display effect and the pre-reading notice effect.

  Step S402: In the effect symbol management process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the variable display effect and the result display effect using the effect symbols, and controls the effect contents during the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30. The contents of the effect symbol management process will be further described later with reference to another drawing.

  Step S404: In the display output process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) with basic control information of the effect contents (for example, the number of working memories of each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol). , An operation memory effect pattern number, a prefetch notice effect pattern number, a change effect pattern number, a change notice effect number, a background pattern number, etc.). Thereby, the effect display control device 144 (the display control CPU 146 and the VDP 152) controls the display operation by the liquid crystal display 42 based on the instructed contents of the effect (acts as various effect executing means).

  Step S406: In the lamp driving process, the effect control CPU 126 outputs a control signal to the lamp driving circuit 132. In response to this, the lamp driving circuit 132 drives the various lamps 46 to 52, the panel lamp 53, the light emitting units 41, 312, and 322 based on the control signal (turns on or off, flashes, changes in luminance gradation, etc.).

  Step S408: In the next sound drive process, the effect control CPU 126 sends the effect contents (for example, BGM, sound data, etc. during the variable display effect, during the reach effect, during the mode transition effect, during the jackpot effect) to the sound drive circuit 134. Instruct. Thereby, the sound according to the production content is output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56.

  Step S410: In the effect random number update process, the effect control CPU 126 updates various effect random numbers in the counter area of the RAM 130. The effect random number includes, for example, a random number used for selecting a notice and a random number used for a normal background change lottery (effect lottery).

  Step S412: In other processing, for example, the effect control CPU 126 makes a predetermined timing with respect to the lamp drive circuit 132, for example, reach, notice effect, button press, cut-in occurrence, heart zone effect. A control signal is output when a predetermined movement trigger such as the above occurs. As a result, the movable accessory device operates using various motors M3, M4, etc. as drive sources, for example, performs various effects in synchronization with the display of images by the liquid crystal display 42, or the movable accessory device alone. Performing production operations.

  Through the above-described effect control process, the effect control CPU 126 can comprehensively control the effect contents in the pachinko machine 1. Next, the contents of the effect symbol management process executed in the effect control process will be described.

[Direction design management processing]
FIG. 48 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the effect symbol management process. The effect symbol management process includes an execution selection process (step S500), a first special symbol effect symbol change pre-process (step S502), a second special symbol effect symbol change pre-process (step S503), and an effect symbol change process (step S504). ), A subroutine group of effect symbol stop display processing (step S506) and variable winning device operation time processing (step S508). Hereinafter, the basic flow of the effect symbol management process will be described along each process.

  Step S500: In the execution selection process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (any one of steps S502 to S508). For example, the effect control CPU 126 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the effect symbol management process in the “jump table” as the return address. Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the processes performed so far. For example, if the change display effect relating to the first special symbol has not yet been started, the effect control CPU 126 selects the first special symbol effect symbol change pre-process (step S502) as the next jump destination, and the second still If the change display effect relating to the special symbol is not started, the effect control CPU 126 selects the second special symbol effect symbol change pre-process (step S503) as the next jump destination. If the variation display effect relating to the first and second special symbols is not started, the second special symbol effect symbol variation pre-processing (step S503) is changed to the first special symbol effect symbol variation pre-processing (step S502). It may be set as the next jump destination with higher priority.

  On the other hand, if either the first or second special symbol effect symbol variation pre-processing has already been completed, the effect control CPU 126 selects the effect symbol variation process (step S504) as the next jump destination, and the effect symbol variation is in progress. If the processing is completed, the effect symbol stop display processing (step S506) is selected as the next jump destination. The variable winning device operating process (step S508) is selected as a jump destination only when the variable winning device management process (step S5000 in FIG. 13) is selected in the main control CPU 72. In this case, steps S502 to S506 are not executed.

  Step S502: In the first special symbol effect symbol variation pre-processing, the effect control CPU 126 performs an operation of preparing conditions for starting the variable display effect using the effect symbol corresponding to the first special symbol. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the contents of the effect according to various conditions (lottery result, winning type, variation pattern, gaming state, etc.). In addition, the production control CPU 126 also performs demonstration production control when the pachinko machine 1 is in a so-called customer waiting state. The specific processing content will be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S503: In the second special symbol effect symbol variation pre-processing, the effect control CPU 126 performs an operation of preparing conditions for starting the variable display effect using the effect symbol corresponding to the second special symbol. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the contents of the effect according to various conditions (lottery result, winning type, variation pattern, gaming state, etc.). The specific processing content will be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S504: In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 126 generates control information instructing the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) as necessary. For example, when performing an effect using the effect switching button 45 during execution of the variable display effect using the effect symbol, the effect control CPU 126 monitors whether or not the player has operated the effect button, and an effect corresponding to the result is displayed. The control information on the contents (button effect) is instructed to the display control CPU 146.

  Step S506: In the effect symbol stop display process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the result display effect using the effect symbols and moving images in a manner corresponding to the result of the internal lottery. That is, the effect control CPU 126 instructs the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) to end the variable display effect and execute the result display effect. In response to this, the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) ends the variable display effect that has been actually executed within the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42, and executes the result display effect. As a result, the result display effect is executed substantially in synchronization with the stop display of the special symbol, and the result of the internal lottery can be effectively taught (disclosure, notification, notification, etc.) to the player (execution of the symbol effect) means).

  Step S508: In the variable winning device operation process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the effect during the small hit or the big hit. In this processing, the effect control CPU 126 selects the contents of the prominent effect according to various conditions (for example, winning type). For example, in the case of a big hit of 14 rounds in the large classification, the effect control CPU 126 selects a 14-round proactive effect pattern as the effect contents to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 42, and this is selected to the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146). Instruct. As a result, the image of the big hit effect is displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42, and the effect contents change as the round progresses. On the other hand, for example, in the case of a small hit, the effect control CPU 126 selects a special effect pattern (mode transition effect pattern) for a small hit as an effect content to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 42, and this is selected as an effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146). )

[Preliminary processing of design changes for the first special symbol]
FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the effect symbol variation pre-processing related to the first special symbol. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S600: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not a demonstration effect command is received from the main control CPU 72. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not a demonstration effect command is stored. As a result, when it is confirmed that the command for demonstration effect is stored (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S602.

  Step S602: The effect control CPU 126 executes a demo selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects a demonstration effect pattern. The demonstration effect pattern defines the contents of the effect indicating that the pachinko machine 1 is in a so-called customer waiting state.

  When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the last address of the effect symbol management process. Then, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect control process as it is, and controls the contents of the demonstration effect based on the demonstration effect pattern in the subsequent display output process (step S404 in FIG. 47) and lamp driving process (step S406 in FIG. 47). To do.

  On the other hand, if it is confirmed in step S600 that the demonstration effect command is not stored (No), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S604.

  Step S604: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current fluctuation is out of place (non-winning). Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not a lottery result command at the time of non-winning is stored. As a result, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of non-winning is saved (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S612. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of non-winning is not saved (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S606. Note that whether or not the current variation is off can be confirmed based on a variation pattern command or a stop symbol command in addition to the lottery result command. That is, if the current variation pattern command is out of the normal variation, it can be determined that the current variation is out of range. Alternatively, if the current stop symbol command specifies a non-winning symbol, it can be determined that the current variation is out of sync.

  Step S606: If the lottery result command is other than non-winning (missing) (step S604: No), the effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current fluctuation is a big hit. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not the lottery result command at the time of the big hit is stored. As a result, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of big hit is stored (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S610. On the contrary, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of big hit is not stored (No), since only the lottery result command at the time of small hit is left, in this case, the effect control CPU 126 executes step S608. Whether or not the current variation is a big hit can also be confirmed based on a variation pattern command or a stop symbol command. That is, if the current variation pattern command corresponds to the big hit variation, it can be determined that the current variation is a big hit. If the current stop symbol command corresponds to the jackpot symbol, it can be determined that the current variation is a jackpot.

  Step S608: The effect control CPU 126 executes a small hit hour variation effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at that time based on the variation pattern command received from the main control CPU 72 (for example, “C0H00H” to “D0H7FH”). The effect pattern number is prepared in advance in pairs with the variation pattern command, and the effect control CPU 126 refers to an effect pattern selection table (not shown) and selects the effect pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern command at that time. Can do.

  When the effect pattern number is selected, the effect control CPU 126 refers to an effect table (not shown) and determines the change schedule (change time) of the effect symbol corresponding to the change effect pattern number at that time, the mode of stop display, and the like. Note that the types of effect symbols determined here correspond to the “combination of symbols at the time of a small hit”. For example, a combination indicating mode transition such as “7-festival mode-7” or “7-heart zone-7” can be used.

  Although the above procedure corresponds to “small hit”, if it corresponds to 14 round big hit or 2 round big hit, the effect control CPU 126 confirms that it is “big hit” in step S606 (Yes). In this case, the effect control CPU 126 executes step S610.

  Step S610: The effect control CPU 126 executes a big hit hour fluctuation effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at that time based on the variation pattern command (for example, “E0H00H” to “F0H7FH”) received from the main control CPU 72. The types of effect symbols determined here include those constituting the “combination at the time of two rounds big hit” in addition to those constituting the above “hit combination”. In addition, the combination at the time of 2 round big hits shall be a combination of regular numbers such as “1-2-3” and “3-5-7” as described above (so-called chance win) Can do. Further, in the big hit effect pattern selection process, the process may be further branched for each big hit stop symbol.

  In the case of non-winning, the following procedure is executed. In other words, when the effect control CPU 126 confirms that there is a shift in step S604 (Yes), it next executes step S612.

  Step S612: The effect control CPU 126 executes a deviation effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at the time of deviation based on the variation pattern command (for example, “A0H00H” to “A6H7FH”) received from the main control CPU 72.

  When the effect pattern number at the time of losing is selected, the effect control CPU 126 refers to an effect table (not shown), and the effect symbol change schedule (change time) and stop display mode corresponding to the change effect pattern number at that time (for example, “7 "-" 2 "-" 4 "etc.).

  When any one of the above steps S608, S610, and S612 is executed, the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S614.

  Step S614: The effect control CPU 126 determines whether or not the time reduction function is ON. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130, confirms the state designation command, and confirms whether or not the internal state is a time reduction state. As a result of the confirmation, when it is confirmed that the time reduction function is ON (step S614: Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S616. On the other hand, when it is confirmed as a result of the confirmation that the time reduction function is not ON (step S614: No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S618.

  Step S616: The effect control CPU 126 sets the change display effect and the stop display effect of the effect symbol related to the first special symbol to non-display. This is because when the internal state is the time shortening state, that is, when the mode is the festival mode or the heart zone, the variation related to the second special symbol is mainly performed. For example, in the festival mode, the change related to the second special symbol is performed 30 times, whereas during the 30 changes, the change related to the first special symbol is performed only once, or in the heart zone, the second special symbol is changed. While the symbol is changed until it is a big hit, the first special symbol is forcibly ended at the time when the change at the big hit is completed, and the change is performed only once. Therefore, in the time shortening state, a setting is made such that the variable display effect and the stop display effect of the effect symbol corresponding to the first special symbol are not executed.

  Step S618: The effect control CPU 126 sets the change display effect and the stop display effect of the effect symbol relating to the first special symbol to display. This is because when the internal state is not the time shortening state, that is, when the mode is the normal mode or the fireworks mode, the variation related to the first special symbol is mainly performed.

  Step S620: The effect control CPU 126 checks whether or not the Janken reach flag is ON. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the flag area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not the value (01H) is set in the Janken reach flag. As a result of the confirmation, when it is confirmed that the Janken reach flag is ON (step S620: Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S622. On the other hand, when it is confirmed as a result of the confirmation that the Janken Reach flag is not ON (step S620: No), the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect symbol management process (FIG. 48).

  Step S622: The effect control CPU 126 executes a janken reach effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the contents of the janken reach effect to be executed during the current variable display effect. The contents of the Janken Reach production are determined based on the number of fluctuations up to the jackpot for the second special symbol. As described above, the Janken reach production continuously produces a possibility of a big hit over a plurality of fluctuations (FIG. 41 or FIG. 42).

  When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect symbol management process (end address). As a result, in the subsequent effect symbol variation processing (step S504 in FIG. 48), the variation display effect and the result display effect are executed based on the actually selected variation effect pattern (symbol effect executing means), An effect is executed based on various effect patterns.

[Preliminary processing of effect design for the second special design]
FIG. 50 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of the effect symbol variation pre-processing related to the second special symbol. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S700: The effect control CPU 126 executes a second special symbol storage area shift process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 reads a lottery random number (a jackpot determined random number, a jackpot symbol random number) stored in a random number storage area of the RAM 130. At this time, the effect control CPU 126 reads and erases (consumes) the random numbers in order from the first section, and then moves (shifts) the remaining random numbers one by one to the previous section. The read random number is stored, for example, in another temporary storage area. Each random number stored in the temporary storage area is used for internal lottery in the next jackpot determination process. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S702.

  Step S702: The effect control CPU 126 executes a second special symbol hit determination process related to the change time. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 sets the same range as the range of the big hit value set by the main control CPU 72 in the big hit determination process (step S2300), and the random number value (big hit determined random number value) read in this range is set. Whether it is included or not is determined by the same method as the jackpot determination process (step S2300). If the random value read at this time is included in the range of the big hit value, the effect control CPU 126 sets the big hit flag (01H) in the flag area of the RAM 130.

  This effect control CPU 126 can be omitted by accessing the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirming the lottery result command of the second special symbol at the time of the change. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S704.

  Step S704: The effect control CPU 126 checks whether or not the current fluctuation is out of place (non-winning). Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the flag area of the RAM 130 and determines whether or not the big hit flag (01H) is set, or accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130, and the lottery result command at the time of non-winning is displayed. Check if it has been saved. As a result, when it is confirmed that the current variation is out of place (non-winning) (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S708. Conversely, when it is confirmed that the current variation is not out of place (non-winning) (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S706. Note that whether or not the current variation is off can be confirmed based on a variation pattern command or a stop symbol command in addition to the lottery result command. That is, if the current variation pattern command is out of the normal variation, it can be determined that the current variation is out of range. Alternatively, if the current stop symbol command specifies a non-winning symbol, it can be determined that the current variation is out of sync.

  Step S706: The production control CPU 126 executes a big hit hour variation production pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at that time based on the variation pattern command received from the main control CPU 72.

  When the effect pattern number at the time of the big hit is selected, the effect control CPU 126 refers to an effect table (not shown), changes the effect design change schedule (change time) corresponding to the change effect pattern number at that time, and a stop display mode (for example, “7 "-" 7 "-" 7 "etc.).

  Step S708: The effect control CPU 126 executes a variation effect pattern selection process at the time of deviation. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at the time of deviation based on the variation pattern command received from the main control CPU 72.

  When the effect pattern number at the time of losing is selected, the effect control CPU 126 refers to an effect table (not shown), and the effect symbol change schedule (change time) and stop display mode corresponding to the change effect pattern number at that time (for example, “7 "-" 2 "-" 4 "etc.).

  When one of the processes in step S706 and step S708 described above is executed, the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S710.

  Step S710: The effect control CPU 126 checks whether or not the mode at the time of the change is a heart zone. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the flag area of the RAM 130 and checks the value of the mode flag. Here, as the value of the mode flag, 00H is set in the normal mode, 01H is set in the fireworks mode, 02H is set in the festival mode, and 03H is set in the heart zone. Suppose. Therefore, the effect control CPU 126 checks whether or not 03H is set in the mode flag of the RAM 130. As a result of the confirmation, if the mode at the time of the change is the heart zone (step S710: Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S722. On the other hand, if the mode at the time of change is not the heart zone as a result of confirmation (step S710: No), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S712.

  Step S712: The effect control CPU 126 executes the second special symbol per-determination process regarding the variation within the 30 variations for the previous 30 variations related to the second special symbol. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 sets the same range as the jackpot value set by the main control CPU 72 in the jackpot determination process (step “2300), and this range is stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 130. The random number value (big hit decision random number value) for the previous 30 fluctuations is compared with the set big hit value range, and the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S714.

  Step S714: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the winning result includes a big hit fluctuation within 30 fluctuations in the previous hit determination process (step S712). As a result of the confirmation, if the winning result has a big hit variation within 30 variations (step S714: Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S716. On the other hand, as a result of confirmation, if the winning result does not have a big hit variation within 30 variations (step S714: No), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S718.

  Step S716: The effect control CPU 126 sets the mode to the fireworks mode. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 sets an effect (FIG. 39) upon entering the fireworks mode, changes the background to the fireworks mode, and sets the value of the mode flag in the flag area of the RAM 130 to 01H. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S718.

  Step S718: The effect control CPU 126 determines whether or not the time reduction function is ON. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130, confirms the state designation command, and confirms whether or not the internal state is a time reduction state. As a result of the confirmation, when it is confirmed that the time shortening function is ON (step S718: Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S722. On the other hand, when it is confirmed as a result of the confirmation that the time reduction function is not ON (step S718: No), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S720.

  Step S720: The effect control CPU 126 sets the change display effect and the stop display effect of the effect symbol related to the second special symbol to non-display. This is because when the internal state is not the time shortening state, that is, when the mode is the normal mode or the fireworks mode, the variation related to the first special symbol is mainly performed. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S724.

  Step S722: The effect control CPU 126 sets the change display effect and the stop display effect of the effect symbol relating to the second special symbol to display. This is because when the internal state is the time shortening state, that is, when the mode is the festival mode or the heart zone, the variation related to the second special symbol is mainly performed. The effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect symbol management process (FIG. 48).

  Step S724: The effect control CPU 126 executes a second special symbol per-judgment determination process regarding the five-fluctuation destination fluctuation for the five-point ahead fluctuation regarding the second special symbol. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 sets the same range as the range of the big hit value set by the main control CPU 72 in the big hit determination process (step S2300), and is stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 130 within this range. The random number value of the change destination (big hit decision random value) is compared with the set big hit value range. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S726.

  Step S726: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the winning result of the five change destinations is a big hit change in the previous hit determination process (step S724). As a result of the confirmation, when the winning result of the fifth change destination is a big hit change (step S726: Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S728. On the other hand, as a result of the confirmation, if the winning result of the fifth change destination is not a big hit change (step S72: No), the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect symbol management process (FIG. 48).

  Step S728: The effect control CPU 126 turns on the Janken flag. Specifically, a value (01H) is set to the Janken reach flag in the flag area of the RAM 130.

  When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect symbol management process (end address). As a result, in the subsequent effect symbol variation processing (step S504 in FIG. 48), the variation display effect and the result display effect are executed based on the actually selected variation effect pattern (symbol effect executing means), An effect is executed based on various effect patterns.

[Processing when the variable winning device is activated]
FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of the variable winning device operating process.
In this process, the effect control CPU 126 can set various effect contents to be executed when the variable winning device is activated. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S800: The effect control CPU 126 checks whether or not the winning symbol is a 14-round probability variable symbol. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not the stop symbol command related to the second special symbol is a value (B2H01H) corresponding to the command of the 14-round probability variable symbol. As a result of the confirmation, if the winning symbol is a 14-round probability variation symbol (step S800: Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S802. On the other hand, as a result of confirmation, if the winning symbol is not a 14-round probability variable symbol (step S800: No), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S806.

  Step S802: The effect control CPU 126 executes a heart zone entry setting process. Specifically, the contents of the big role production shown in FIGS. 43 and 44 are set. For example, the effect control CPU 126 selects a prominent effect pattern at the time of entering the heart zone as the effect contents to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 42, and instructs this to the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146). As a result, the image of the big hit effect is displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42, and the effect contents change as the round progresses. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S804.

  Step S804: The effect control CPU 126 sets the mode to the heart zone. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 sets the value of the mode flag in the flag area of the RAM 130 to 03H. This process is preferably executed only for the first time. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S806.

  Step S806: The effect control CPU 126 checks whether or not the winning symbol is a 14-round normal symbol. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not the stop symbol command related to the second special symbol is a value (B2H02H) corresponding to the 14-round normal symbol command. As a result of the confirmation, when the winning symbol is a 14-round normal symbol (step S806: Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S808. On the other hand, as a result of the confirmation, when the winning symbol is not a 14-round normal symbol (step S806: No), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S812.

  Step S808: The effect control CPU 126 executes festival mode entry setting processing. Specifically, the contents of the big role production shown in FIGS. 43 and 45 are set. For example, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect pattern during a festival mode entry as an effect content to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 42, and instructs the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) to select this. As a result, the image of the big hit effect is displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42, and the effect contents change as the round progresses. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S810.

  Step S810: The effect control CPU 126 sets the mode to the festival mode. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 sets the value of the mode flag in the flag area of the RAM 130 to 02H. This process is preferably executed only for the first time. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S812.

  Step S812: The effect control CPU 126 checks whether or not the small hit symbol is two small hits. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130, and confirms whether or not the stop symbol command related to the first special symbol is a value (B3H01H) corresponding to the command of two symbols per bonus. As a result of the confirmation, if the small hit symbol is 2 small hits (step S812: Yes), the presentation control CPU 126 next executes step S814. On the other hand, if the result of the confirmation is that the small hit symbol is not two small hits (step S812: No), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S814.

  Step S814: The effect control CPU 126 executes festival mode entry setting processing. Specifically, the contents of the small hit effect shown in FIG. 38 (D) are set. For example, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect pattern during a small hit at the time of entering the festival mode as the effect content to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 42, and instructs this to the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146). As a result, the small hit effect image is displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42, and the content of the effect changes. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S816.

  Step S816: The effect control CPU 126 sets the mode to the festival mode. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 sets the value of the mode flag in the flag area of the RAM 130 to 02H. This process is preferably executed only for the first time. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S818.

  Step S818: The effect control CPU 126 checks whether or not the small hit symbol is three small symbols. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130, and confirms whether or not the stop symbol command related to the first special symbol is a value (B3H02H) corresponding to the command of three symbols per bonus. As a result of the confirmation, if the small hit symbol is 3 small hits (step S818: Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S820. On the other hand, as a result of the confirmation, if the small hit symbol is not 3 small hits (step S818: No), the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect symbol management process (FIG. 48).

  Step S820: The effect control CPU 126 executes a heart zone entry setting process. Specifically, the contents of the small hit effect shown in FIG. 40 (C) are set. For example, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect pattern during small hitting at the time of entering the heart zone as the effect contents to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 42, and instructs this to the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146). As a result, the small hit effect image is displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42, and the content of the effect changes. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S822.

  Step S822: The effect control CPU 126 sets the mode to the heart zone. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 sets the value of the mode flag in the flag area of the RAM 130 to 03H. This process is preferably executed only for the first time.

  When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect symbol management process (end address).

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be implemented with various modifications. The selection method of the variation pattern table mentioned in the embodiment is a preferable example and is not limited to this.

  In addition, the various effects described in the embodiment are merely examples, and the “heart zone effect”, the various “mode effects”, and the like may be performed in other modes.

  Moreover, the structure of the pachinko machine 1, a board | substrate surface structure, etc. are a preferable illustration including the thing of illustration, and it cannot be overemphasized that these can be deform | transformed suitably.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8 Game board 8a Game area 20 Start gate 26 Upper start prize port 28 Variable start prize device 28a Lower start prize port 33 Normal symbol display device 33a Normal symbol operation memory lamp 34 1st special symbol display device 35 2nd special symbol Display device 34a First special symbol operation memory lamp 38 Game state display device 42 Liquid crystal display 70 Main control device 72 Main control CPU
74 ROM
76 RAM
124 Production control device 126 Production control CPU

Claims (3)

A first lottery element acquisition means for acquiring a first lottery element necessary for the first internal lottery relating to the player's profit when a first lottery opportunity occurs during the game;
A second lottery element acquisition means for acquiring a second lottery element necessary for the second internal lottery related to the player's profit when a second lottery opportunity different from the first lottery opportunity occurs during the game;
First lottery element storage means for storing the first lottery elements acquired by the first lottery element acquisition means in the order of acquisition;
Second lottery element storage means for storing the second lottery elements acquired by the second lottery element acquisition means in the order of acquisition;
First internal lottery execution means for consuming the first lottery element stored in the first lottery element storage means and executing the first internal lottery;
Second internal lottery execution means for consuming the second lottery element stored in the second lottery element storage means and executing the second internal lottery;
First upper limit number setting means for setting the number of first lottery elements that can be stored by the first lottery element storage means to a first upper limit number;
A second upper number setting means for setting the number of the second drawing elements can store by the second drawing element storage means to a second limit number,
When the first internal lottery is executed by the first internal lottery execution means, the first special lottery execution means is displayed in a variable manner over a predetermined first fluctuation time, and then the result determined by the first internal lottery execution means is displayed. First special symbol display means for stopping and displaying the first special symbol in a manner to represent,
When the second internal lottery is executed by the second internal lottery executing means, after the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner over a predetermined second fluctuation time, the result determined by the second internal lottery executing means is displayed. A second special symbol display means for stopping and displaying the second special symbol in a manner to represent,
When the first special symbol is stopped and displayed by the first special symbol display means in a mode other than non-winning, or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed by the second special symbol display unit in a mode other than non-winning Variable winning means for performing an opening operation for changing from a closed state in which a special prize cannot be generated over a specified period to an open state in which the special prize can be generated;
A plurality of types of variation patterns including a first basic variation pattern and a first special variation pattern are defined in advance with respect to the length of the first variation time during which the first special symbol is variably displayed by the first special symbol display means. First variation pattern defining means;
A plurality of types of variation patterns including a second basic variation pattern and a second special variation pattern are defined in advance with respect to the length of the second variation time during which the second special symbol is variably displayed by the second special symbol display means. A second variation pattern defining means;
A first variation pattern selection for selecting one of a plurality of types of variation patterns defined by the first variation pattern defining means when the first special symbol display means executes the variation display of the first special symbol. Means,
Second variation pattern selection for selecting any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns defined by the second variation pattern defining means when the second special symbol display means executes the variation display of the second special symbol. Means,
When the first basic variation pattern defined by the first variation pattern defining unit is in a condition selected by the first variation pattern selecting unit, the second special variation defined by the second variation pattern defining unit. Only a pattern is set to be selectable by the second variation pattern selection unit, or the second special variation pattern defined by the second variation pattern definition unit is set as a condition selected by the second variation pattern selection unit. If there is, a normal time variation pattern selection setting unit that sets only the first basic variation pattern defined by the first variation pattern defining unit as selectable by the first variation pattern selection unit,
When the second basic variation pattern defined by the second variation pattern defining unit is in a condition selected by the second variation pattern selecting unit, the first special variation defined by the first variation pattern defining unit Only a pattern is set to be selectable by the first variation pattern selection unit, or the first special variation pattern defined by the first variation pattern definition unit is set as a condition for selection by the first variation pattern selection unit. In some cases, a special time variation pattern selection setting unit that sets only the second basic variation pattern defined by the second variation pattern defining unit as selectable by the second variation pattern selection unit;
When the second special variation pattern is selected by the second variation pattern selection unit, the second special symbol display unit displays the variation display of the second special symbol over the second variation time in the first special symbol display. A gaming machine comprising: second special symbol display ending means for ending when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed by means other than the non-winning mode. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
When the first special variation pattern is selected by the first variation pattern selection unit, the first special symbol display unit displays the variation display of the first special symbol over the first variation time in the second special symbol display. When the second special symbol change display and stop display are performed a predetermined number of times by the means, or when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed by the second special 2 symbol display means in a mode other than non-winning A gaming machine further comprising first special symbol display ending means for ending the game. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
Before the second lottery element is consumed by the second internal lottery execution means, a plurality of elements from the second lottery element scheduled to be consumed first to the second lottery element scheduled to be consumed after a predetermined number For the second lottery element, destination determination means for determining in advance the result of the second internal lottery,
As a result of the pre-determination by the pre-determination means, when a specific pre-determination result representing other than the non-winning is included in any of the plurality of second lottery elements, the second corresponding to the specific pre-determination result A sign representing that a result other than the non-winning is present in the second lottery element when the change display and stop display of the second special symbol are performed until the two lottery elements are consumed. A gaming machine, further comprising a sign production execution means for executing a production.