JP5931826B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine provided with operation means capable of performing a rendering operation.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine, for example, a game ball has passed through a start area provided in a game area in which the launched game ball can roll. Display control means is provided for controlling the display of the display device as the identification information in a variable manner on the display area of the display device, and for controlling to derive and display the symbol on which the variable display is performed. When the symbols derived and displayed are in a predetermined combination (specific display mode), the game is shifted to a big hit gaming state (so-called “hit”) advantageous to the player.

  In addition, for this type of pachinko machine, for example, with regard to the lottery result of whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, the effect button used for the player's operation is moved up and down independently of the operation by the player, What is notified by the effect operation of a button is proposed (refer to patent documents 1).

JP 2012-125344 A

  However, in the above conventional pachinko machine, the lottery result is merely informed by the effect operation of the effect button, and the player may look into the effect operation. There is a problem that it is difficult to obtain a directing effect that actively promotes the progress of the game by launching the game, and there is room for improvement in this respect.

  The present invention has been conceived under the circumstances described above, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of exhibiting a staging effect that actively encourages the player to progress the game. And

The gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention is:
A game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls;
Launching means for launching a game ball into the game area;
A detecting means provided in the gaming area for detecting the passage of a gaming ball;
Lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player;
Production determination means for determining production based on the lottery result by the lottery means,
Effect control means for controlling the effect based on the effect determined by the effect determining means;
Operating means operated by the player;
Fluctuating means for fluctuating the operating means;
A gaming machine equipped with
The fluctuating means can fluctuate the operating means so as to form an aspect corresponding to the degree of expectation to shift to the advantageous gaming state as a lottery result by the lottery means,
The effect control means, when the specific effect is controlled based on the fact that the effect determining means has determined the specific effect, every time the passing of the game ball is detected by the detecting means, Control is performed to operate the changing means so as to change the mode of the operating means.

  According to such a configuration, every time a passing of a game ball is detected when a specific performance is being performed, the mode of the operation means is changed stepwise, for example, to an advantageous game state transition. Expectation is enhanced. In other words, a player who wants to confirm the degree of expectation regarding whether or not to shift to an advantageous gaming state not only looks at a specific performance, but also detects the passing of a game ball. Because of the interest in how the mode of the operating means changes every time, the launch of the game ball is also boosted, so it effectively exerts a staging effect that actively encourages the player to progress the game can do.

As a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
Included in the detection means is a start detection means for detecting the passage of a game ball,
A variable winning means that is provided in the game area and is in one of a first state in which a game ball is easily received and a second state in which a game ball is difficult to be received;
In the advantageous gaming state, the variable winning means repeats the first state and the second state based on the detection of the gaming ball by the start detection means, and accepts the gaming ball. A special game state to which a predetermined game value is given in response,
The lottery means has a high probability state that has a high probability of obtaining a lottery result indicating the transition to the special game state, and the special game as a probability state when performing the lottery to determine whether or not to transition to the special game state. A low-probability state in which the probability of obtaining a lottery result indicating transition to a state is lower than the high-probability state,
Based on the lottery result by the lottery means, the identification information is variably displayed and the identification information display means for stopping and displaying the identification information;
On-hold information storage for storing the lottery result by the lottery means as the hold information based on the passage of the game ball detected by the start detection means while the identification information is variably displayed by the identification information display means Means,
Probability state selection means for selecting transition to the high probability state or the low probability state after completion of the special gaming state based on the display result of the identification information by the identification information display means,
In the case where the effect control means is controlling the specific effect, the predetermined position in the vertical direction determined as the content of the specific effect each time the passage of the game ball is detected by the start detection means The fluctuating means is operable to raise the operating means stepwise until
The effect determining means shifts to the low probability state after the end of the special gaming state when the probability state selecting means selects to shift to the high probability state after the special gaming state ends. Compared to the case where is selected, it is possible to determine the specific effect with a relatively large movement unit when the operation means ascends in stages.

  According to such a configuration, a high probability state (for example, “probability change state” to be described later) having a high probability of obtaining a lottery result indicating that the game state shifts to a special gaming state (for example, “big hit (game state)” to be described later)) And a low probability state (for example, “normal state” to be described later), the production control means is determined as the content of the specific production every time the passing of the game ball is detected during the specific production The operation means can be raised stepwise up to a predetermined position in the vertical direction (for example, “maximum reaching point” described later). In addition, when the transition to the high probability state is selected, the effect determination means is a specific effect (for example, a relatively large moving unit) than when the transition to the low probability state is selected. Among the “movement units” in increments of 1/1 to 1/5, which will be described later, “variable effects” executed as “movement units” in increments of 1/1 or 1/2 can be determined. That is, when a specific effect is determined, each time the passing of a game ball is detected, the operating means is raised stepwise up to a predetermined position in the vertical direction. Since the probability state after the end of the special game state can be grasped using the movement unit of the operation means as a guide, it is possible to further exhibit the effect of actively promoting the progress of the game.

A gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present invention,
A game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls;
Launching means for launching a game ball into the game area;
Detecting means for detecting the passage of a game ball in a start area provided in the game area;
Lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player based on the passage of the game ball detected by the detection means;
Based on the lottery result by the lottery means, the identification information is variably displayed and the identification information display means for stopping and displaying the identification information;
On-hold information storage means for storing the lottery result by the lottery means as hold information based on the passage of the game ball detected by the detecting means while the identification information is variably displayed by the identification information display means When,
Production determination means for determining production based on the lottery result by the lottery means,
Effect control means for controlling the effect based on the effect determined by the effect determining means;
Operating means operated by the player;
Fluctuating means for fluctuating the operating means;
A gaming machine equipped with
The fluctuating means can fluctuate the operating means so as to form an aspect corresponding to the degree of expectation to shift to the advantageous gaming state as a lottery result by the lottery means,
While the identification information is variably displayed by the identification information display means, the effect determination means is configured to store the hold information stored in the hold information storage means by detecting the passage of the game ball by the detection means. Based on the specific production,
The effect control means controls the specific effect based on the fact that the specific effect is determined by the effect determination means, and whenever the detection means detects the passage of the game ball. The control means operates the fluctuation means so as to change the mode of the operation means.

  According to such a configuration, a specific effect such as a pre-reading effect can be determined based on the hold information stored by detecting the passage of the game ball during the variation display of the identification information. When the passing of the game ball is detected when the effect is performed, the aspect of the operation means is changed stepwise, for example, so that a sense of expectation for the transition to an advantageous gaming state is enhanced. That is, the player simply looks at a specific effect such as a so-called prefetch effect from the interest of how the mode of the operation means changes according to the passing of the game ball together with the expectation for the transition to an advantageous gaming state. In addition, since the launch of the game ball is boosted for the purpose of starting a winning prize, it is possible to effectively exhibit a production effect that actively encourages the player to progress the game.

As a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
The holding information storage means stores a predetermined number of the holding information as an upper limit,
When the control of the specific effect is performed, the effect control means changes the mode of the operation means every time the detection means detects the passage of the game ball. Regardless of whether or not the predetermined number of the hold information is stored, the mode of the operation means can be changed.

  According to such a configuration, the hold information storage means can store hold information up to a predetermined number that is the upper limit, while the effect control means determines whether or not the hold information is stored up to a predetermined number that is the upper limit. Regardless of the mode, the mode of the operation means can be changed. In other words, a player who wants to check the degree of expectation regarding whether or not to shift to an advantageous gaming state can release a game ball even when the holding information in the holding information storage means exceeds a predetermined number that is the upper limit. By doing so, it is possible to confirm how the mode of the operation means changes every time the passing of the game ball is detected, so that the launch of the game ball is actively promoted and the progress of the game is actively promoted. It is possible to further exhibit the effect of encouraging the user to perform.

As a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
In the case where the control for operating the variation means is performed by the effect control means, the operation control means for restricting passive operation of the operation means in accordance with the player's operation is provided. .

  According to such a configuration, when the mode of the operation means is changed according to the passing of the game ball, the passive operation of the operation means according to the player's operation is restricted. In other words, the player cannot easily move the operation means even if he / she tries to operate the operation means, and thus can easily grasp that the operation means cannot be operated. It is possible to perform an effect using the operation means while surely wiping out the distrust and confusion over the operation.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can exhibit the production | presentation effect which encourages a player's progress of a game actively can be provided.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance in the pachinko machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the external appearance in the pachinko machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view of the game board in the pachinko machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the LED unit containing the 1st, 2nd special symbol display apparatus in the pachinko machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the internal components of the production button in the pachinko machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the operation | movement aspect of the production | presentation button in the pachinko machine of one Embodiment of this invention. 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  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In the embodiment, a pachinko machine is applied as a gaming machine according to the present invention.

[Composition of gaming machine]
First, an overview of a pachinko machine will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko machine 10 has a structure in which the glass door 11, the dish unit 20, the launching device 130, the liquid crystal display device 32, and the game board 14 are supported by the base door 13. . The base door 13 supports the discharge unit 500 and the substrate unit 600 on the back side, and is fitted into the opening of the main body 12.

  The glass door 11 is pivotally attached to the base door 13 so as to be openable and closable. The glass door 11 has an opening 11a formed in the center, and a transparent protective glass 19 is disposed in the opening 11a. The protective glass 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 in a state where the glass door 11 is closed.

  The dish unit 20 is for storing game balls, and is disposed on the base door 13 below the glass door 11. The dish unit 20 is configured as a unit in which a lower dish 22 is integrated below an upper dish 21.

  The upper plate 21 is for storing a game ball to be launched into a game area 15 described later. The upper plate 21 is provided with a payout opening 21a and an effect button 80. The payout port 21a is for lending out game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls). When a predetermined payout condition is satisfied, the game balls are discharged. The effect button 80 is used as an operation means operated by the player. For example, when displaying an effect image for informing the expectation degree of jackpot on the liquid crystal display device 32, or when playing between rounds in the jackpot game state, It is operated by a person. The effect button 80 also performs, for example, a change effect by moving up and down as an effect of notifying the expectation degree of the big hit regardless of the operation by the player, and an aspect defined by the position in the up and down direction according to the change effect is provided. Various changes are possible.

  The lower plate 22 is provided with a discharge outlet 22a. In the same way as the payout port 21a, the payout port 22a rents out game balls and pays out game balls (prize balls), and the game balls are discharged when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied. A speaker 46 is disposed below the lower plate 22. The speaker 46 is for performing, for example, voice notification, production, and error notification.

  The launching device 130 is launching means for launching game balls stored in the upper plate 21 in a game area 15 described later. This launching device 130 is provided with a launching handle 26 on the surface side of the panel body 27, and is disposed in the lower right portion of the base door 13.

  The panel body 27 is integrated with the lower right portion of the dish unit 20 when the dish unit 21 and the launching device 130 are disposed on the base door 13. On the back side of the panel body 27, a driving device (not shown) for launching a game ball is provided. For example, a firing solenoid is used as the driving device.

  The firing handle 26 can be operated by the player and is rotatable. The firing handle 26 is provided with a firing volume (not shown) and a touch sensor (not shown). By operating the launch handle 26, the player can launch a game ball into the game area 15 and advance the pachinko game.

  The firing volume (not shown) is for changing the power supplied to the firing solenoid (not shown), and is provided inside the firing handle 26. The firing volume can change the electric power supplied to the firing solenoid (not shown) by changing the resistance value according to the rotation amount of the firing handle 26. With this firing volume, the player can adjust the initial speed when the game ball is launched into the game area 15, that is, the stroke of the game ball. The touch sensor is for detecting that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player, and is provided on the peripheral portion of the firing handle 26.

  When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned clockwise, the resistance value of the firing volume changes according to the turning angle, and the power corresponding to the resistance value at this time is Supplied to the firing solenoid. As a result, the game balls stored in the upper plate 21 are sequentially launched into the game area 15 to advance the game. The stroke of the game ball is adjusted by the rotation angle of the launch handle, and the launch of the game ball can be stopped by releasing the hand from the launch handle 26. Further, by pressing a launch stop button (not shown) provided on the launch handle 26, the launch of the game ball can be stopped while the launch handle 26 is held and rotated.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 has a lottery lottery result based on the winning of game balls to the first start port 25 and the second start port 44, as well as various images related to the game, for example, an identification symbol (decoration symbol) for production, The effect image in the state, the effect image during the big hit, the demonstration effect, the number of reserved balls, and the like are displayed, and the display area 32a that enables image display is provided. The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed on the back surface of the game board 14 via a spacer 31 so that the display area 32a overlaps all or part of the game board 14 (the game area 15 and the game area outer area 16). In other words, the display area 32 a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap at least the whole or part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. As described above, since the entire game board 14 is formed of a transparent member, the image of the liquid crystal display device 32 can be confirmed via the game board 14.

  The spacer 31 is for restricting a space serving as a flow path for a game ball that rolls on the game board 14, and between the rear (back side) of the game board 14 and the front (front side) of the liquid crystal display device 32. Arranged between. The spacer 31 is made of a permeable material. Of course, the spacer 31 may be formed of a material that is partially permeable or a material that is not permeable. Below the spacer 31, an LED unit 53 (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, is provided.

  The game board 14 is disposed in front of the base door 13 so as to be positioned behind the protective glass 19. The game board 14 has a game area 15 in which the launched game ball can roll down. The game area 15 is surrounded by a guide rail 30 (specifically, an outer rail 30a shown in FIG. 4 described later), and a plurality of game nails 18 are driven therein. The game board 14 is formed of a member having transparency (for example, a plate-shaped resin member having transparency) so that a display image on the liquid crystal display device 32 can be visually recognized. Various resins can be used as the transparent resin, and for example, acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin can be used.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 14 includes guide rails 30a and 30b, a stage 55, a first start port 25, a second start port 44, a passage gate 54, first and second hold display portions 58a and 58b, A large winning opening 39, a shutter 40, and general winning openings 56a, 56b, 56c, and 56d are provided.

  The guide rails 30a and 30b include an outer rail 30a and an inner rail 30b. The outer rail 30 a is arranged so as to surround the game area 15 in order to partition (define) the game area 15. The inner rail 30b is for guiding the game ball to the upper part of the game board 14 together with the outer rail 30a, and is disposed inside the outer rail 30a.

  The stage 55 distributes the game ball flow area in the game area 15, and is provided in the upper part of the game board 14. The game ball fired by the launching device 130 flows down toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction due to a collision with a game nail (not shown), the stage 55, etc. that are driven into the game board 14. . In this process, the game balls that won the first start port 25, the second start port 44, the passing gate 54, the big winning port 39, or the general winning ports 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d and did not win are It is discharged from the out port 57. The game ball flows down mainly on the left side of the stage 55 because the launching force applied to the game ball is small when the rotation angle of the launch handle 26 is small, while the game ball is played when the rotation angle of the launch handle 26 is large. Since the launch force applied to the ball is large, the ball flows down mainly on the right side of the stage 55. In general, the method of hitting a game ball to flow down to the left side of the stage 55 is called left-handed, and the method of hitting the game ball to flow down to the right side of the stage 55 is called right-handed.

  The first start port 25 and the second start port 44 provide an opportunity for a big hit lottery on condition that a game ball is won (passed), and the first and second special symbol display devices 35a and 35b, which will be described later, show the results of the big win lottery. (Refer FIG. 8) and the opportunity to display in the liquid crystal display device 32 is given. The first start port 25 includes a first start winning port switch 116 (see FIG. 8), and the second start port 44 includes a second start winning port switch 117 (see FIG. 8). When a game ball is detected by the first or second start winning port switch 116, 117, a big hit lottery is performed inside the game machine (board unit 600), and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. It is paid out to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 22 through 22a or the discharge outlet 22b.

  The first start port 25 is provided at a position slightly below the center of the game board 14. Here, a plurality of game nails 18 are driven side by side in the vertical direction in a path along which the game ball rolls from the right side of the stage 55 to the first start opening 25. The game nail 18 prevents the game ball that has flowed down the right side of the stage 55 when hitting right from winning the first start opening 25. In other words, a game ball is won at the first start opening 25 when left-handed.

  The second start port 44 is provided just below the passing gate 54 on the right side and slightly above the game board 14 so that a winning can be made when the player makes a right turn. The second start port 44 can be opened and closed by an ordinary electric accessory 48. The ordinary electric accessory 48 includes a tongue-like member 48 a that moves in the front-rear direction with respect to the game board 14. The tongue-like member 48a protrudes from the game board 14 so as to be able to win a game ball into the second start opening 44, and is accommodated in the game board 14 to block the second start opening 44 and the second winning opening 44. It is possible to select a state in which it is impossible or difficult to win a game ball. In a state in which the tongue-like member 48 a protrudes from the game board 14, the game ball can be held by the tongue-like member 48 a, and the game ball held by the tongue-like member 48 a is pulled into the second starting port 44. Is detected by the second start winning opening switch 117 (see FIG. 8). When the tongue-shaped member 48a is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol (a combination of lighting and extinguishing) on the normal symbol display device 33, which will be described later, the tongue-like member 48a protrudes a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time, and enters the second start port 44. Game balls are easy to enter.

  Note that the ordinary electric accessory 48 is not limited to moving the tongue-like member 48a back and forth, and is, for example, an electric tulip that opens and closes a pair of blade members, or an open / close door that opens and closes the second starting port 44. May be.

  The passing gate 54 gives an opportunity to perform a normal symbol lottery for opening the second starting port 44. The passing gate 54 is provided immediately above the second starting port 44 so that the game ball can pass when the player strikes right. The result of the normal symbol lottery is displayed on the normal symbol display device 33 described later. When a specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 33, which will be described later, an effect image for allowing the player to grasp that the result of the normal symbol lottery is winning is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. You may do it.

  In the pachinko machine 10, after the big hit game ends, the normal state or the probability change state where the big hit probability is higher than the normal state is entered. In the probability variation state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is in a high probability state, so that the winning to the second start port 44 is facilitated by the support of the ordinary electric accessory 48. This state is a state called “electric support”, and it becomes easy to store a reserved ball of a special symbol game, which will be described later, and it is possible to suppress the loss of the game ball by winning the second starting port 44. Since the “electric support” state continues until the next big win is won, the player can win the big win in a short time and with a decrease in the number of game balls being suppressed. Here, in the “electric support” state, passing the game ball through the pass gate 54 is a condition for executing the normal symbol lottery, and winning the game ball to the second starting port 44 is a big hit lottery. Therefore, the player advances the game by hitting right. Here, as long as the shutter 40 is opened, the game winning ball 39 can be won on either the left side or the right side of the stage 55. Therefore, if a big hit occurs when making a right turn in the “electric support” state, it is possible to win the big winning opening 39 by continuing the right turn.

  On the other hand, even when the big hit probability is set to the normal state after the big hit game ends, the state shifts to the “electric support” state. The “electric support” state in this case continues until the special symbol display device 35 displays the result of the big hit lottery for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). Such a finite number of “electric support” states are called “short-time states”. Even in the “short-time state”, the game is progressed by right-handed in order to receive a profit by “electric support”.

  The special winning opening 39 is a portion that is opened in a special gaming state (a big hit gaming state) that is a gaming state advantageous to the player, and is provided immediately below the first starting port 25. The special winning opening 39 is provided with a count switch 104 (see FIG. 8). The count switch 104 is for counting the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening 39, and when a winning game ball is confirmed, a predetermined number of gaming balls are inserted into the payout opening 22a or It is paid out to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 22 through the discharge port 22b.

  The shutter 40 changes between an open state and a closed state of the special winning opening 39, and is disposed so as to cover the special winning opening 39. In other words, the shutter 40 is driven so as to change between an open state in which a game ball can win a prize winning opening 39 and a closed state in which it is impossible or difficult to win a game ball. When the special winning opening 39 is opened by the shutter 40, the special symbol becomes a specific stop display mode in the first special symbol display device 35a or the second special symbol display device 35b, which will be described later. It is performed when the state is changed. Here, the big hit gaming state refers to a state in which a game ball can be acquired more than the normal state (a big hit with a ball), but in some cases, the shutter 40 opens and closes but a game ball cannot be acquired substantially (no ball) May also be included. On the other hand, the small hit gaming state is a state in which the shutter 40 is opened, but the opening and closing speed of the shutter 40 is high, and a game ball cannot be substantially acquired. This small hit has no concept of a round game, which will be described later, and is distinguished from a big hit.

  In the open state of the special winning opening 39 by the shutter 40, the count value (the number of game balls passed) by the count switch 104 (see FIG. 8) reaches a predetermined number (for example, 7) or the opening time is a predetermined time (for example, Until about 0.1 second or about 30 seconds). On the other hand, when the number of game balls passed reaches a predetermined number, or when the opening time of the shutter 40 reaches a predetermined time, the shutter 40 is driven so as to close the big prize opening 39. Such a shutter 40 realizes variable winning means that is in one of a first state in which a game ball is easily received and a second state in which a game ball is difficult to be received.

  The general winning ports 56a, 56b, and 56c are used for paying out a specified number of game balls on condition that a game ball is won. These general winning ports 56a, 56b, 56c are formed in the lower left part of the game board 14 by arranging decorative members, and can be awarded when left-handed. The decorative member has a transparent portion corresponding to a portion where the LED unit 53 is disposed. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 4, the LED unit 53 to be described later is visible to the player at the lower left portion of the game board 14. On the other hand, the general winning opening 56d is also an accessory for paying out a prescribed number of game balls on the condition that a game ball is won, and is formed in the lower right portion of the game board 14 so that a winning can be made when the player strikes right. When game balls win the general winning ports 56a to 56d, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 22 through the payout port 22a or the payout port 22b.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the LED unit 53 includes a normal symbol display device 33, normal symbol hold display units 50a and 50b, a special symbol display device 35, first special symbol hold display units 34a and 34b, and a second special display unit. The symbol hold display portions 34c and 34d are provided.

  There are 16 special symbol display devices 35. These 16 LEDs are divided into two groups of 8 LEDs, and details will be described later, but one group performs a variable display in response to a start winning at the first start port 25. Yes, the other group performs variable display in response to a start winning at the second start port 44. For convenience of the following description, one LED group is referred to as a first special symbol display device 35a (see FIG. 8), and the other LED group is referred to as a second special symbol display device 35b (see FIG. 8).

  The LEDs of the first and second special symbol display devices 35a and 35b perform variable display that is repeatedly turned on and off in units of groups when a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition is satisfied. Then, the display pattern formed by turning on / off the eight LEDs is stopped and displayed as a special symbol (also referred to as an identification symbol). When the special symbol displayed in a stopped state is in a specific stop display mode, the gaming state shifts from a normal gaming state to a winning gaming state (special gaming state) that is advantageous to the player. When this winning game state is entered, as will be described later, the shutter 40 (see FIG. 4) is controlled to the open state, and the game ball can be received in the special winning opening 39 (see FIG. 4). In other words, a game in which the big winning opening 39 is opened is a win game, and according to the present embodiment, there are two types of win games, a big hit game and a small hit game. In addition, it is a big hit that the special symbol becomes a stop display mode in which it shifts to the big hit gaming state, and a special symbol becomes a stop display mode in which the special symbol goes to the small hit gaming state. The difference between the big hit and the small hit will be described later. In the case of the big hit, there is a high possibility that a lot of balls will be obtained. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

  A normal symbol display device 33 is provided below the special symbol display device 35. The normal symbol display device 33 is composed of two display lamps, and these display lamps are alternately lit and extinguished to be variably displayed as normal symbols. A game in which the normal symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the open / closed state of the normal electric accessory 48 (see FIG. 4) differs depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

  Below the normal symbol display device 33, normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a and 50b are provided. The normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a and 50b display the number of executions of fluctuation display of the normal symbol held by turning on, turning off, or blinking (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to normal symbols”). Specifically, when the execution of the normal symbol variation display is held for one time, the normal symbol hold display LED 50a is turned on, and the normal symbol hold display LED 50b is turned off. When the execution of the normal symbol variation display is held twice, the normal symbol hold display LED 50a is lit and the normal symbol hold display LED 50b is lit. When the execution of the normal symbol variation display is held three times, the normal symbol hold display LED 50a blinks and the normal symbol hold display LED 50b lights. When the execution of the normal symbol variation display is held four times, the normal symbol hold display LED 50a blinks and the normal symbol hold display LED 50b blinks.

  Below the normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a and 50b, first special symbol hold display LEDs 34a and 34b and second special symbol hold display LEDs 34c and 34d are provided. The first special symbol hold display LEDs 34a and 34b and the second special symbol hold display LEDs 34c and 34d are used for the number of executions of the variable symbol display that is held by turning on, turning off, or blinking (so-called “hold number”, “special symbol”). Display the number of pending items "). The display mode of the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbols by the first special symbol hold display LEDs 34a and 34b and the second special symbol hold display LEDs 34c and 34d is the same as the display mode of the number of held normal symbols by the normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a and 50b. is there.

  On the side of the normal symbol display device 33, a hit notification LED or the like that is lit regardless of whether a big hit or a small hit is provided. According to this embodiment, since the number of rounds is constant, there is no LED for displaying the number of rounds. For this reason, on the display of the hit notification LED controlled by the main control circuit 60, there is no discrimination on the big hit and the small hit notification. In addition, the so-called sudden hits and small hits are selected from the same opening / closing pattern of the shutter 40 when the hits occur, as will be described later, and effects on the liquid crystal display device 32 controlled by the sub-control circuit 200, etc. Is the same. For this reason, the player cannot visually distinguish between big hits and small hits.

  Further, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14, it is related to the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 35a and the second special symbol display device 35b. The effect image to be displayed is displayed.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 35a and the second special symbol display device 35b, the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is composed of numbers except for specific cases. Identification symbols (also display information for production), for example, numbers such as “1-8” are displayed in a variable manner. Further, the special symbols that have been variably displayed in the first special symbol display device 35a (see FIG. 8) and the second special symbol display device 35b (see FIG. 8) are stopped and displayed, and the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is displayed. However, the identification symbol for production is stopped and displayed.

  In the first special symbol display device 35a and the second special symbol display device 35b, when the special symbol that has been changed or stopped is in a specific stop display mode, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a win is displayed. The image is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, in either one of the first special symbol display device 35a and the second special symbol display device 35b, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific display mode corresponding to, for example, a big hit that can be obtained by many balls. In such a case, the combination of effect identification symbols displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is stopped in a state where all the same symbols are arranged in a specific display mode (for example, a plurality of symbol rows). In addition, the effect image for the big hit is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. In the case of hits where it is difficult to get a ball (small hits, 15 hits, big hits, 16 hits, big hits), an effect image that allows the player to grasp that the win is a display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 It is not necessary to display in 32a.

  When a specific symbol is stopped and displayed as a normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 33, an effect image for allowing the player to grasp that the normal symbol lottery is won is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32. You may do it.

  In the following description, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 35a based on the game ball entering the first starting port 25 is referred to as a first special symbol, The special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 35b based on the incoming game ball is referred to as a second special symbol. Here, the first special symbol display device 35a and the second special symbol display device 35b do not fluctuate at the same time. Further, in the present embodiment, the special symbol variation display is performed with priority given to the start winning at the second start port 44. Thus, the first start port 25 and the second start port 44 are provided in the game area of the game board 14 and are an example of a start area through which a game ball can pass.

  In addition, the first and second hold display sections 58a and 58b are played by the first or second start winning port switches 116 and 117 when the first or second special symbol display devices 35a and 35b are variably displayed. If a ball is detected, the first or second special based on the game ball entering the first or second starting port 25, 44 until the first or second special symbol in the variable display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of symbol change display is suspended. When the first or second special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the first or second special symbol that has been suspended is started. Here, in the present embodiment, the priority order of the variable display of the first and second special symbols is higher in the second special symbol described later than in the first special symbol. Of course, the corresponding first and second special symbols may be variably displayed in order according to the winning order of the first and second start winning holes 25 and 44.

  In place of the first and second hold display portions 58a and 58b, or in addition to the first and second hold display portions 58a and 58b, the liquid crystal display device 32 holds the winnings to the first start opening 25, In addition, you may make it display the winning suspension to the 2nd start opening 44.

  In addition, an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol fluctuation display is suspended, and in this embodiment, the special symbol fluctuation display by entering the first start port 25 and the second start port 44 is set. The upper limit of the number of holds is 4 times. Specifically, when the special symbol game of the first special symbol is held four times, the information of the special symbol game corresponding to the changing first special symbol is stored in the main RAM 70 (see FIG. 8). The information of the four special symbol games stored and reserved as the start memory (holding information) in one special symbol start storage area (0) is the first special symbol start storage area (1) to the first special symbol start. It is stored in the storage area (4) as a start memory. Similarly, for the special symbol game of the second special symbol, when the special symbol game of the second special symbol is held four times, the information of the special symbol game corresponding to the changing second special symbol is the main information. The information of the four special symbol games stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) of the RAM 70 (see FIG. 8) as the start storage (hold information) is held in the second special symbol start storage area ( 1) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), which is stored as start storage (holding information). Therefore, a maximum of 8 holds is possible.

  In addition, as another condition (start of variable display of a predetermined special symbol), the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In other words, every time a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variable display is started.

  When the special symbol becomes a specific stop display mode in the first special symbol display device 35a and the second special symbol display device 35b and the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, the shutter 40 can easily accept the gaming ball. It is driven to be in an open state. As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state (first state) where the game ball can be easily received.

  On the other hand, the special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 has an area (not shown) having a count switch 104 (see FIG. 8), and a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 7) or the shutter 40 is driven to open until a predetermined time (for example, about 0.1 second or about 30 seconds) elapses. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball (second state). Note that a game in which the special winning opening 39 easily accepts a game ball in a certain time is called a round game. Therefore, the shutter 40 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds, such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round. In the present embodiment, in one round, the shutter 40 is opened and closed a plurality of times, and the open time may be set to a certain time.

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state (second state) is driven again to the open state. That is, when the round game is finished, it is possible to continue to the next round game. A game from the first round game until the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a special game or a big hit game. In the present embodiment, all the big hits are 15 rounds. Further, in the present embodiment, when the special symbol becomes a specific stop display mode in the first special symbol display device 35a and the second special symbol display device 35b and the gaming state is shifted to the small hit gaming state, it is large. The shutter 40 is driven so that the winning opening 39 is in an open state in which it is easy to accept the game ball 15 times or 16 times. The small hit game is a game in which the big winning opening 39 is opened 15 times or 16 times, and there is no concept of a round game like the big win.

  In addition, when a game ball is won in the first starting port 25, the second starting port 44, the general winning ports 56a to 56d, and the big winning port 39, the number set in advance according to the type of each winning port. The game balls are paid out to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 22.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after the big hit game is over, there is a case where the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery becomes a high probability state, and the support by the normal electric accessory 48 makes a transition to a short time state where the reserved balls of the special symbol game are easily stored. is there. Here, in the short-time state, passing the game ball through the passing gate 54 is a condition for executing the normal symbol lottery, so that the game proceeds while making a right strike. Further, when a big hit occurs in the right-handed state, it is possible to win the big winning opening 39 by continuing the right-handed as it is. In addition, when the support by the ordinary electric accessory 48 is not received, the game proceeds while making a left strike.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device has been described as an example of the production means, but the present invention is not limited to this. The production means may be a production means such as a plasma display, a rear projection display, a CRT display, a lamp, a speaker, or a movable accessory. Further, as will be described below, in the present embodiment, the effect button 80 is used as an operation means that can be pressed by the player, but is also used as an effect means.

[Composition of production buttons]
Hereinafter, the configuration of the effect button 80 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the effect button 80 includes a movable body 81, a cover 82, a cylindrical cam 83, a cylindrical cam rotation mechanism (not shown) including a drive motor, a sensor (not shown), and the like. doing.

  The movable body 81 functions as a push button that can be pressed by the player, and is configured to move up and down as a variation effect. The movable body 81 is formed in a cap shape as shown in FIG. The movable body 81 is always urged upward by a coil spring (not shown). A cylindrical cover 82 is disposed on the outer periphery of the movable body 81, and a cylindrical cam 83, a cylindrical cam rotation mechanism, and a sensor are disposed inside the movable body 81.

  The cover 82 is provided with a stopper (not shown) that comes into contact with an appropriate portion of the movable body 81 so as to restrict the upward movement of the movable body 81. Thereby, the movable body 81 is prevented from projecting from the cover 82 beyond the upper limit position. Further, when the movable body 81 is further lowered by the pressing operation from the initial position P0 (see FIG. 7A) which is the lower limit when not being pressed, the sensor detects that the pressing operation has been performed. At this time, an operation-on signal is output from the sensor to a sub CPU 206 (see FIG. 8) described later.

  The cylindrical cam 83 is rotatably arranged with the vertical direction (pressing direction) of the movable body 81 as an axial direction. The cylindrical cam 83 is rotated in both the clockwise direction D1 and the counterclockwise direction D2 by the cylindrical cam rotation mechanism. On the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical cam 83, a pair of a lower end edge 830 along the circumferential direction, a spiral-shaped first guide groove 831 extending in a spiral shape, and a concave groove-shaped second guide groove 832 along the vertical direction are formed. ing. The lower edge 830 is formed between the lower end of the first guide groove 831 and the lower end of the second guide groove 832. The first guide groove 831 has a side wall 831A extending spirally continuously from the lower edge 830, and a plurality of regulating walls 831B that are opposed to the side wall 831A and are alternately spaced in the rotational direction d. On the other hand, a guide roller 810 guided along the lower end edge 830 of the cylindrical cam 83, the first guide groove 831, and the second guide groove 832 is provided at the lower end of the movable body 81. The guide roller 810 is rotatably supported at the lower end of the movable body 81 with the radial direction of the cylindrical cam 83 as an axial direction. Since the movable body 81 is always urged upward by the coil spring, the guide roller 810 is in contact with the lower edge 830 or the side wall 831A of the first guide groove 831 except for the upper limit position. At the upper limit position, the guide roller 810 abuts against a fixing member (not shown) disposed above the cylindrical cam 83, and further upward movement is restricted.

  The movable body 81 is at the initial position P0 with the guide roller 810 in contact with the lower end edge 830 of the cylindrical cam 83 (see FIG. 7A). At this time, when the cylindrical cam 83 rotates a predetermined angle in the clockwise direction D1, the guide roller 810 enters the first guide groove 831 from the lower edge 830 and stops at the first position P1 (see FIG. 6) of the side wall 831A. It will be in the state. Thereby, the movable body 81 makes the 1st aspect changed from the initial position P0 (refer FIG.7 (b)). When the guide roller 810 relatively moves from the lower end edge 830 to the first position P1, the downward displacement is restricted by the restriction wall 831B while being in contact with the side wall 831A. On the other hand, when the guide roller 810 reaches the first position P1, the guide roller 810 can be displaced downward through the interval d between the regulating walls 831B. That is, when the movable body 81 changes from the initial position P0 to the first mode, the movable body 81 cannot be pressed down. On the other hand, when the movable body 81 is stopped as the first mode, the movable body 81 is pressed down. Can be operated. FIG. 7 schematically shows a state where the guide roller 810 is shifted obliquely upward along the first guide groove 831 as the cylindrical cam 83 rotates for convenience.

  In addition, when the guide roller 810 stays at the first position P1 and the cylindrical cam 83 rotates a predetermined angle in the clockwise direction D1, the guide roller 810 moves from the first position P1 along the first guide groove 831 to the second position. Relative movement to P2 takes place at this second position P2 (see FIG. 6). Thereby, the movable body 81 makes the 2nd aspect changed so that it might protrude further from a 1st aspect (refer FIG.7 (c)). When the guide roller 810 relatively moves from the first position P1 to the second position P2, the downward displacement is restricted by the restriction wall 831B while being in contact with the side wall 831A, and when the guide roller 810 reaches the second position P2, the restriction wall is reached. It can be displaced downward through the interval d between 831B. That is, even when the movable body 81 changes from the first mode to the second mode, the movable body 81 cannot be pressed down, while the movable body 81 is stopped as the second mode. Can be pressed.

  Further, in a state where the guide roller 810 remains at the second position P2, when the cylindrical cam 83 rotates a predetermined angle in the clockwise direction D1, the guide roller 810 moves from the second position P2 along the first guide groove 831 to the third position. It moves relative to P3 and stops at this third position P3 (see FIG. 6). Thereby, the movable body 81 makes the 3rd aspect changed so that it might protrude from the 2nd aspect to the upper limit position (refer FIG.7 (d)). When the guide roller 810 relatively moves from the second position P2 to the third position P3, the downward displacement is restricted by the restriction wall 831B while being in contact with the side wall 831A, and when the guide roller 810 reaches the third position P3, It can be displaced downward through the interval d between 831B. In other words, even when the movable body 81 changes from the second mode to the third mode, the movable body 81 cannot be pressed down, while the movable body 81 is stopped as the third mode. Can be pressed.

  The cylindrical cam 83 also moves while the guide roller 810 moves from the initial position P0 to the first position P1, from the first position P1 to the second position P2, and from the second position P2 to the third position P3. By accurately controlling the rotation angle of the guide roller 810, the guide roller 810 can be moved to an arbitrary position within these sections and then moved to a diagonally upper position and then stopped.

  With the guide roller 810 stopped at the first position P1, the second position P2, or the third position P3, when the cylindrical cam 83 rotates in the counterclockwise direction D2, the guide roller 810 moves along the first guide groove 831. As a result, the lower end edge 830 is relatively moved obliquely downward and comes into contact with the lower end edge 830 again. As a result, the movable body 81 is raised to the first aspect, the second aspect, or the third aspect by the variation effect, and then lowered to the initial position P0.

  On the other hand, when the guide roller 810 is positioned at the lower end edge 830 and the movable body 81 is at the initial position P0, when the cylindrical cam 83 rotates in the counterclockwise direction D2, the guide roller 810 moves from the lower end edge 830 to the second guide. It enters the groove 832 and ascends along the second guide groove 832 to an upper limit position. As a result, the movable body 81 protrudes abruptly unlike the behavior described above.

  As described above, when the cylindrical cam 83 rotates in the clockwise direction D1 or the counterclockwise direction D2, the movable body 81 moves up and down or projects suddenly as a variation effect regardless of the player's operation. . The cylindrical cam 83 and the cylindrical cam rotation mechanism as described above realize a fluctuating means that fluctuates the operating means (the effect button 80). The restriction wall 831B realizes an action restriction means for restricting passive movement of the operation means (the effect button 80) according to the player's operation.

  The first position P1, the second position P2, and the third position P3 described above are positions that can be the highest reaching points in the variation effect, and are referred to as the highest reaching points P1, P2, and P3 when explaining the variation effect. There is. In particular, the third position P3 coincides with the physically upper limit position. However, the highest reaching point for the variation effect does not mean the physically upper limit position, and the effect button 80 is only used for the variation effect. It reaches the highest position defined in advance to reach when it rises stepwise. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the regulating wall 831B is formed in a spiral shape so as to form a first guide groove 831 between the side wall 831A. According to the helical regulation wall 831B, the movable body 81 and the cylindrical cam 83 are controlled while the guide roller 810 abuts against the regulation wall 831B due to the force applied when the movable body 81 is pressed. And the relative rotation of the guide roller 810 may cause the guide roller 810 to move obliquely downward along the restriction wall 831B. That is, when the guide roller 810 comes into contact with the restriction wall 831B when the movable body 81 is pressed, a certain amount of resistance is generated so as to prevent the downward movement of the movable body 81. It is also possible to push the movable body 81 downward forcibly. In addition, as another example of a control wall, it is not restricted to a spiral shape, For example, it is good also as a flat shape along the circumferential direction of a cylindrical cam. According to the regulation wall having such a flat shape, the guide roller cannot be relatively moved downward, and the movable body is prevented from moving downward while allowing the movable body to rotate. It can be made impossible to operate.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the pachinko machine 10 mainly includes a main control circuit 60 that controls a game and a sub-control circuit 200 that controls an effect according to the progress of the game.

  The main control circuit 60 includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM 68 (read only memory), and a main RAM 70 (read / write memory).

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68.

  The main ROM 68 stores a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko machine 10 by the main CPU 66, for example, a program for causing the main CPU 66 to execute the processes shown in FIGS. 9 to 23, various tables, and the like.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. In the present embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit 60 includes an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, an I / O port 71, and a command output port 72. The initial reset circuit 64 is connected to the main CPU 66. The I / O port 71 transmits input signals from various devices to the main CPU 66 and output signals from the main CPU 66 to various devices. The command output port 72 transmits a command from the main CPU 66 to the sub-control circuit 200. The main control circuit 60 includes a backup capacitor 74. The backup capacitor 74 is used to hold various data stored in the main RAM 70 by, for example, quickly supplying power to the main RAM 70 when power is interrupted.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60.

  For example, various devices that respond to signals from the main control circuit 60 include a first special symbol display device 35a and a second special symbol display device 35b that perform variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game, and special symbols in a special symbol game. The first special symbol hold display LEDs 34a and 34b and the second special symbol hold display LEDs 34c and 34d for displaying the variable display hold number, and the normal symbol display device 33 for variably displaying the normal symbol as the identification symbol in the normal symbol game, Normal symbol holding display LEDs 50a and 50b for displaying the number of holdings for variable display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game, the starting solenoid 118 for driving the tongue-like member 48a of the normal electric accessory 48 into the protruding state or the retracting state, and the shutter 40 are driven. The prize winning port solenoid 120 or the like for making the prize winning port 39 open or closed. It is connected. Further, a call device (not shown) having a function of calling a hall clerk and a function of displaying the number of hits, and an external terminal board 310 used for transmitting data to a hall computer that manages pachinko machines throughout the hall are connected.

  In addition, for example, when a game ball passes through the area of the big winning opening 39, the count switch 104 that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60, and when the game ball passes through each general winning opening 56, Passing gate switch for supplying a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general winning opening switch 106, 108, 110, 112 and the passing gate 54 for supplying the detection signal to the main control circuit 60 114, when the game ball wins the first start port 25, when the game ball wins the first start port switch 116 and the second start port 44 that supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball wins. A second start prize opening switch 117 that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60, a backup that clears backup data in the event of a power failure, etc., according to the operation of the game hall manager Clear-up switch 124 and the like are connected.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 300. The card unit 300 can be transmitted / received to / from the ball lending operation panel 155 that outputs a signal for requesting the card unit 300 to lend a game ball by the player's operation.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 300, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. The paying device 128 pays out the game ball. In addition, the payout / firing control circuit 126 supplies power to the firing solenoid according to the turning angle when the launching handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned clockwise. Control to fire the ball.

  Further, the sub control circuit 200 is connected to the command output port 72. The sub-control circuit 200 controls the display in the liquid crystal display device 32, the control related to the sound generated from the speaker 46, the control of the lamp including the decoration lamp, and the effect button according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. The control of the fluctuation effect by 80 is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. Not limited to this, the sub control circuit 200 may be configured to transmit a signal to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, a sound control circuit 230 for performing control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, a decoration lamp, and the like. The lamp control circuit 240 controls the lamp 132 including the effect button control circuit 260 that controls the effect button 80. The sub control circuit 200 executes an effect corresponding to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60.

  The program ROM 208 stores programs and various tables for controlling the game effects of the pachinko machine 10 by the sub CPU 206.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 68 and the program ROM 208 are used as the storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a storage medium that can be read by a computer having control means is used. Any other form may be used, for example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  The work RAM 210 stores various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. In the present embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The display control circuit 250 is a circuit that performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 32, and includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP), an image data ROM that stores data for generating various image data, A frame buffer for buffering image data, a D / A converter for converting image data as an image signal, and the like are included.

  The display control circuit 250 is a device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32 in accordance with data supplied from the sub CPU 206. In response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, the display control circuit 250 displays various image data such as identification symbol image data, background image data, and production image data indicating the identification symbol on the liquid crystal display device 32. The image data to be stored is temporarily stored in the frame buffer.

  Then, the display control circuit 250 supplies the image data stored in the frame buffer to the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing, whereby an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the display control circuit 250 performs control to display an image related to the game on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC that controls audio, an audio data ROM that stores various audio data, an amplifier (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals, and the like.

  The sound source IC controls sound generated from the speaker 46. The sound source IC selects one sound data from a plurality of sound data stored in the sound data ROM in accordance with a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206. The sound source IC reads the selected sound data from the sound data ROM, converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal, and supplies the sound signal to the AMP. The AMP amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speaker 46.

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns are stored, and the like.

  The effect button control circuit 260 is a circuit that performs operation control of the change effect by the effect button 80. The effect button control circuit 260 is connected to a drive motor or sensor of the cylindrical cam rotation mechanism in the effect button 80. The effect button control circuit 260 includes a motor drive circuit and the like. The effect button control circuit 260 includes an input / output interface circuit, and transmits an operation-on signal from the sensor to the sub CPU 206 via the input / output interface circuit.

[Main processing]
The main process executed by the main CPU 66 will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in step S10, a watchdog timer disable setting process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting the watchdog timer to disabled. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S11.

  In step S11, input / output port setting processing is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs input / output port setting processing. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S12.

  In step S <b> 12, a process for determining whether or not the power interruption detection state is present is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the power interruption detection signal is HI (high level). If the power interruption detection signal is HI, it is determined that the power interruption detection state is set, and the process proceeds to step S12. If the power interruption detection signal is not HI, it is determined that the power interruption detection state is not set, and the process proceeds to step S13. Move processing.

  In step S13, sub control reception acceptance wait processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of waiting until the sub control circuit 200 receives a signal. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S14.

  In step S14, RAM write permission processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for permitting writing to the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S15.

  In step S15, it is determined whether or not the backup clear switch 124 (see FIG. 8) is on. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the backup clear switch 124 is on, it moves the process to step S30 (see FIG. 10), and if it determines that the backup clear switch 124 is not on, The process moves to S16.

  In step S16, processing for determining whether or not there is a power interruption detection flag is performed. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that there is a power interruption detection flag, it moves the process to step S17, and if it does not determine that there is a power interruption detection flag, it performs the process in step S30 (see FIG. 10). Move.

  In step S17, processing for calculating a work damage check value is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of checking the work area for damage and calculating a work damage check value. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S18.

  In step S18, a process for determining whether or not the work damage check value is a normal value is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the work damage check value is a normal value, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S20, and when it is not determined that the work damage check value is a normal value, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S30 ( The processing is transferred to (see FIG. 10).

  In step S20, a process for setting 7FFEH to the stack pointer is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting 7FFEH to the stack pointer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S21.

  In step S21, a work area initial setting process at the time of power recovery is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs an initial setting process for the work area at the time of power recovery. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S22.

  In step S22, a high probability gaming state display notification setting process at the time of power recovery is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a high probability gaming state display notification setting process at the time of power recovery. Specifically, in the case of a gaming state with a high probability of hitting a special symbol game (so-called probability variation state), a display is made to notify that it is in a high probability state until the next jackpot occurs. It becomes like this. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S23. Note that the notification display may be configured to end at the start or end of the first fluctuation after power-on.

  In step S23, processing for transmitting a command at the time of power recovery is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of transmitting a command for returning to the gaming state at the time of power interruption to the sub-control circuit 200. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S24.

  In step S24, CPU peripheral device initial setting processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs initial setting of devices around the main CPU 66. When this process ends, the address before power interruption, that is, the program address indicated by the program counter restored from the stack area is restored.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in step S30, processing for setting 8000H to the stack pointer is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting 8000H to the stack pointer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S31.

  In step S31, processing for obtaining an initial value of a random number related to jackpot determination is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of acquiring an initial value of a random number related to jackpot determination. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S32.

  In step S32, all work area clear processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of clearing all work areas. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S33.

  In step S33, processing for setting an initial value of a random number related to jackpot determination is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting an initial value of a random number related to jackpot determination. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S34.

  In step S34, initial setting processing of the work area at the time of initialization of the RAM is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs initial setting of the work area when the main RAM 70 is initialized. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S35.

  In step S35, a process of transmitting a command at initialization of the RAM is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of transmitting a command for initializing the main RAM 70 to the sub-control circuit 200. Further, in the sub control circuit 200, initialization is performed based on the received command. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S36.

  In step S36, CPU peripheral device initial setting processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs initial setting of devices around the main CPU 66. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S40.

  In step S40, an interrupt prohibition process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for prohibiting the interrupt process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S41.

  In step S41, initial value random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of updating the initial random number counter value. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S42.

  In step S42, an interrupt permission process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for permitting the interrupt process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S43.

  In step S43, an effect random number update process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of updating the effect random number counter value. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S44.

  In step S44, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the system timer monitoring timer value is 3 or more. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the system timer monitoring timer value stored in the main RAM 70. If the system timer monitoring timer value is 3 or more, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S45, and the system timer monitoring timer value is If not three or more, the process proceeds to step S40.

  In step S45, a process of subtracting 3 from the value of the system timer monitoring timer is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of subtracting 3 from the value of the system timer monitoring timer stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S46.

  In step S46, timer update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 waits for a synchronization between the main control circuit 60 and the sub-control circuit 200, and a big prize for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs. Executes processing to update various timers such as mouth open timer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, a special symbol control process is performed. As will be described in detail later, in this process, the main CPU 66 performs a special symbol control process. The main CPU 66 extracts a winning determination random number value and a winning symbol determination random number value in accordance with detection signals from the first starting winning port switch 116 and the second starting winning port switch 117, and stores the hit stored in the main ROM 68. With reference to the determination table, it is determined whether or not a special symbol lottery (big hit or small win) has been won, and the result of determination is stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S48.

  In step S48, normal symbol control processing is performed. As will be described in detail later, in this process, the main CPU 66 performs a normal symbol control process. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random value in accordance with the detection signal from the pass gate switch 114, refers to the normal symbol winning table stored in the main ROM 68, and determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won. Determination is performed, and processing for storing the determination result in the main RAM 70 is performed. Note that, when the normal symbol lottery is won, the ordinary electric accessory 48 is in a protruding state, and it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second start port 44. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S49. In this way, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to change the variable member (ordinary electric accessory 48) from the first state to the second state on condition that the game ball has passed through the passage area (passage gate 54). It is an example of the 2nd hit | lottery lottery means which performs this lottery.

  In step S49, a symbol display device control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects the first special symbol display device 35a or the second special symbol depending on the result of the special symbol control process stored in the main RAM 70 in steps S47 and S48 and the result of the normal symbol control process. The main RAM 70 stores a control signal for driving the display device 35b and the normal symbol display device 33. The main CPU 66 transmits a control signal to the special symbol display device 35. The first special symbol display device 35a or the second special symbol display device 35b performs variable display and stop display of the special symbol based on the received control signal. Based on the received control signal, the normal symbol display device 33 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner and stops. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S50.

  In step S50, game information data generation processing is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for generating data related to game information signals to be transmitted to the base computer or the hall computer and storing the data in the main RAM 70. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S51.

  In step S51, symbol reservation number data generation processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 detects the first start prize port switch 116, the second start prize port switch 117, and the pass gate switch 114 detected in a switch input process (FIG. 31, step S840) in a timer interrupt process to be described later. First special symbol hold display LEDs 34a, 34b, second, based on the update result of the hold number data stored in the main RAM 70 that is updated in response to the detection signal from the display and the change display of the special symbol and the normal symbol. The main RAM 70 stores a control signal for driving the special symbol hold display LEDs 34c and 34d and the normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a and 50b. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S52.

  In step S52, port output processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of outputting a control signal stored in the main RAM 70 from each port in the above-described steps. Specifically, an LED power source for turning on the LED (common signal), a solenoid power source for driving a solenoid that opens and closes the special prize opening 39, and opens and closes the tongue-like member 48a of the ordinary electric accessory 48 are supplied. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S53.

  In step S53, a winning opening related command control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of controlling a winning mouth associated command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S54.

  In step S54, a payout process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 checks whether or not a game ball has won a prize winning port 39, the first starting port 25, the second starting port 44, and the general winning ports 56a to 56d. The payout request command corresponding to each is sent to the payout / firing control circuit 126. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S40.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine (special symbol control process) executed in step S47 in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 11, numerical values drawn on the sides of step S <b> 101 to step S <b> 108 indicate control state flags corresponding to those steps, and are stored in a storage area that functions as a control state flag in the main RAM 70. The main CPU 66 executes one step corresponding to the numerical value of the control state flag stored in the main RAM 70, and the special symbol game proceeds.

  First, in step S100, a process for loading a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S101.

  In step S101 to step S108, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag. This control state flag indicates the state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes in steps S101 to S108 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined in accordance with a waiting time timer set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S101, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Details of this processing will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S102.

  In step S102, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. Although details of this process will be described later, in this process, the main CPU 66 performs special symbol display time management when the control state flag is a value (01H) indicating special symbol variation time management and the variation time has elapsed. The indicated value (02H) is set in the control state flag, and the waiting time after determination (for example, 600 ms) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S103 after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S103.

  In step S103, a special symbol display time management process is executed. Although details of this process will be described later, in this process, the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value (02H) indicating special symbol display time management, and if the waiting time after determination has passed, Or a small hit). In the case of winning, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03H) indicating hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the hit start interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the hit start interval has elapsed, the setting of step S104 is performed. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a win. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S108. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S104.

  In step S104, a hit start interval management process is executed. Although details of this process will be described later, in this process, the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value (03H) indicating hit start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the hit start interval has elapsed, Data for opening the special winning opening 39 read from the ROM 68 is stored in the main RAM 70. Then, in the process of step S52 of FIG. 10, the main CPU 66 reads data for opening the big prize opening 39 stored in the main RAM 70, and sends a signal for opening the big prize opening 39 to the big prize opening solenoid. 120. As described above, the main CPU 66 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39. That is, 15 rounds of one round game in which a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a gaming state from the open state where the big prize opening 39 easily accepts the game ball to the closed state where the big prize opening 39 hardly accepts the game ball) is provided. A big hit game that is repeatedly performed or a small hit game that opens the big winning opening 39 15 times or 16 times is executed.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04H) indicating that the special winning opening is open to the control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, about 0.1 second or about 30 seconds) to the special winning opening opening time timer. set. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S106. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. Although details of this process will be described later, in this process, the main CPU 66 has a control state flag that is a value (05H) indicating the waiting time management before reopening the big winning opening, and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. In this case, the special winning opening opening number counter is stored and updated so as to increase by "1". The main CPU 66 sets a value (04H) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, about 0.1 second or about 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S106. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106.

  In step S106, a special winning opening opening process is executed. Details of this process will be described later. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (04H) indicating that the big prize opening is open, the big prize winning prize counter is “7” or more. It is determined whether or not the condition that the upper limit opening time has elapsed (the big winning opening opening time timer is “0”) is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. Then, it is determined whether or not a condition that the special winning opening opening number counter is equal to or greater than the maximum winning opening open number (the final round) is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets the value (06H) indicating the hit end interval in the control state flag when it is the final round, and the value (05H) indicating the waiting time management before reopening the big prize opening when it is not the final round. Is set in the control status flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S107.

  In step S107, a hit end interval process is executed. Although details of this process will be described later, in this process, the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value (06H) indicating a hit end interval, and the special symbol game when the time corresponding to the hit end interval has elapsed. A value (07H) indicating the end is set in the control state flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S108. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S108.

  In step S108, a special symbol game end process is executed. Although details of this process will be described later, in this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (00H) indicating a special symbol memory check when the control state flag is a value (07H) indicating a special symbol game end. . That is, it is set to execute the process of step S101. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag to “00H”, “01H”, “02H”, “07H” when the hit determination result is lost in the case of not being in the big hit or small hit gaming state. By setting in order, the processing of step S101, step S102, step S103, and step S108 shown in FIG. 11 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, when the main CPU 66 is not in the big hit or small hit gaming state, and the result of the hit determination is a big hit or small hit, the control state flag is set to “00H”, “01H”, “02H”, “03H”. By setting in order, the processing of step S101, step S102, step S103, and step S104 shown in FIG. 11 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit or small hit gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the big hit or the small hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in order of “04H” and “05H”, so that step S106 shown in FIG. The process of S105 is executed at a predetermined timing, and a big hit or small hit game is executed. If the big hit or small hit game ending conditions are satisfied, “04H”, “06H”, and “07H” are set in this order to perform the processing from step S105, step S107 to step S108 shown in FIG. The game is executed at a predetermined timing, and the big hit or the small hit game is ended.

  By the way, the special symbol control process branches the process according to the status as described above. Although not described in detail, the normal symbol control process is also branched according to the status. In the present embodiment, programming is performed so that a pure return process from a small module to a parent module is possible with a call instruction when the process is branched according to the status. By programming in this way, the capacity of the program can be reduced as compared with the case where the jump table is arranged.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine (special symbol storage check process) executed in step S101 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 12, in step S110, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00H) indicating a special symbol storage check. If the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, it moves the process to step S111. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that the control state flag is a value indicating the special symbol storage check, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S111, processing for determining the presence or absence of start memory (holding information) is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines that there is no special symbol game start memory, that is, the first special symbol start memory area (0) to the first special symbol start memory area (4) or the second special symbol start memory. If no data is stored in the area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), the process proceeds to step S112. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that there is a start-up memory, it moves the process to step S112.

  In step S112, a demonstration display process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a demonstration display permission value in the main RAM 70. Furthermore, the state in which the start memory of the special symbol game (the first special symbol start storage area or the second special symbol start storage area in which the random number for hit determination is stored) is kept at a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) is maintained. If it is, the value that permits execution of the demo display is set as the demo display permission value. Then, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting demo display command data when the demo display permission value is a predetermined value. The demo display command data stored in this way is supplied as a demo display command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200. As a result, in the sub control circuit 200, the demonstration display is executed on the liquid crystal display device 32. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S113, a process for determining whether or not the start memory (holding information) corresponding to the second special symbol is 0 is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines the presence / absence of data in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), and the start memory corresponding to the second special symbol start storage area is zero. That is, if it is determined that no data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), the process proceeds to step S115. If it is determined that the start memory corresponding to the second special symbol is not 0, that is, data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), step The process moves to S114.

  In step S114, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (02H) indicating the fluctuation of the second special symbol as a fluctuation state number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S116.

  In step S114, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (01H) indicating the fluctuation of the first special symbol as a fluctuation state number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S116.

  In step S116, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (01H) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S117.

  In step S117, special symbol memory transfer processing is executed. In this process, when the special symbol to be variably displayed is the first special symbol, the main CPU 66 converts each of the data from the first special symbol start storage area (1) to the first special symbol start storage area (4), A process of shifting (storing) from the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (3) is executed, and when the special symbol to be variably displayed is the second special symbol, the second special symbol Each data of the symbol start memory area (1) to the second special symbol start memory area (4) is shifted (stored) from the second special symbol start memory area (0) to the second special symbol start memory area (3). Execute the process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S118.

  In step S118, a big hit determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the high probability flag, and selects one hit determination table from a plurality of hit determination tables having different numbers of determination values (hit determination values) that are big hits based on the read high probability flags. To do. That is, when the high probability flag is a predetermined value, a high probability hit determination table with a large number of jackpot determination values is referred to, and when the high probability flag is not a predetermined value, the jackpot determination value is small. A normal hit determination table is referred to. As described above, when the gaming state flag has a predetermined value, that is, when the gaming state is a high probability state (probability variation state), the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state will be improved compared to the normal time. .

  Then, the main CPU 66 extracts a random number value for the hit determination of the special symbol start storage area previously extracted in the first special symbol start storage area (0) and the second special symbol start storage area (0). And the selected hit determination table. Then, the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit if the random number for hit determination and the big hit determination value match. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S119.

  In step S119, a small hit determination process is executed. This small hit determination process is executed when the big hit determination process in step S118 is not a big hit determination. In this process, the main CPU 66 pre-sets a hit determination random number value for the special symbol start storage area (0) and the special symbol start storage area (0) set in advance in the first special symbol start storage area (0). It is determined whether or not the small hit determination value matches, and if the hit determination random number value matches the small hit determination value, it is determined that the small hit is. If they do not match, it is determined to be lost.

  In this embodiment, two types of normal determination and high probability (probability variation) are prepared as a hit determination random number stored in the first special symbol start storage area and a hit determination table to be referenced. There are two types of hit determination tables, one for normal use and one for high probability (for probability variation), as a hit determination table to be referenced with the random number value for hit determination stored in the second special symbol start storage area. A table is provided. Note that the two types of normal hit determination tables have the same big hit probability, and the two types of high hit determination tables have the same big hit probability. On the other hand, the number of small hit determination values in the normal hit determination table and the high probability (probability change) hit determination table, which are referred to the hit determination random number value stored in the first special symbol start storage area. Are the same. In addition, the number of small hit determination values in the normal hit determination table and the high probability (probability change) hit determination table referred to the hit determination random number value stored in the second special symbol start storage area is the same. It is.

  It should be noted that the small hit probability due to winning in the first start opening 25 of the normal game may be larger or smaller than the small hit probability due to winning in the second start opening 44. The jackpot probability due to winning at the first start opening 25 of the normal game may be larger or smaller than the jackpot probability due to winning at the second start opening 44.

  As described above, the process of steps S118 and S119 determines one of big hit, small hit, and loss as a result of the special symbol game. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S120. As described above, the main CPU 66 has the first winning gaming state and the first winning gaming state in which the player can acquire a larger amount of gaming balls than the normal gaming state on the condition that the gaming ball has passed the starting area. Whether or not to shift to the second winning gaming state in which a small amount of gaming balls can be acquired, and the third winning gaming state in which a gaming ball equivalent to the second winning gaming state can be acquired. It is an example of the 1st winning lottery means to perform.

  In step S120, the main CPU 66 executes a special symbol determination process. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines a big hit symbol when the result of the hit determination is a big hit, and determines a small hit symbol when the result of the hit determination is a small hit, and is neither a big hit nor a small hit. In the case, that is, in the case of losing, processing for determining a losing symbol is performed. Details of the special symbol determination process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S121.

  In step S121, the main CPU 66 executes a special symbol variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main CPU 66 uses the special symbol determined in step S120 and the main control variation for determining the special symbol variation pattern based on the hit determination result determined in step S118. Select the pattern determination table. The main CPU 66 determines a variation pattern based on the rendering condition determination random number extracted from the rendering condition determination random number counter and the selected variation pattern determination table for main control, and stores the variation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To do. The main CPU 66 determines the variation display mode of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 35a or the second special symbol display device 35b based on such data indicating the variation pattern.

  The data indicating the variation pattern thus stored is supplied to the first special symbol display device 35a or the second special symbol display device 35b. As a result, the first special symbol display device 35a or the second special symbol display device 35b is variably displayed with the variation pattern determined by the special symbol. Further, the data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 as a variation pattern designation command. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S122.

  In step S122, a special symbol variation time setting process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a fluctuation time corresponding to the determined special symbol fluctuation pattern in the waiting time timer, and executes a process of clearing the storage area used for the current fluctuation display. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S123.

  In step S123, a special symbol effect start command is set in the main RAM 70. The special symbol effect start command is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 starts the presentation based on the received special symbol presentation start command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S124.

  In step S124, the main CPU 66 executes a process of clearing the value of the storage area (0) used for the current variation display. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol determination processing]
The subroutine (special symbol determination process) executed in step S120 in FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S150, the main CPU 66 performs processing for determining whether or not a big hit is made as a result of the big hit determination (step S118). If it is determined that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S151. If it is not determined that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S156.

  In step S151, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the variation state number is (01H). If it is determined that the variation state number is (01H), the process proceeds to step S152. If it is not determined that the variation state number is (01H), the process proceeds to step S154.

  In step S152, a process of determining a big hit symbol of the first special symbol is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol based on the jackpot symbol determining random number value extracted from the jackpot symbol determining counter and the hit determination table. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S153.

  In step S153, the big special symbol data set and the big special symbol command set for the first special symbol are performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the big hit symbol data of the first special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 and supplies it to the first special symbol display device 35a. The first special symbol display device 35a variably displays the first special symbol, and stops and displays the first special symbol in a manner based on the jackpot symbol data of the first special symbol. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a big hit symbol command of the first special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and a special symbol (derived symbol) designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200. Supply as. As a result, under the control of the sub-control circuit 200, the identification symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 in the big hit stop display mode. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S162.

  In step S154, a process of determining a jackpot symbol of the second special symbol is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol based on the jackpot symbol determining random value extracted from the jackpot symbol determining counter and the hit determination table. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S155.

  In step S155, the big special symbol data set and the big special symbol command set of the second special symbol are performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the big special symbol data of the second special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 and supplies it to the second special symbol display device 35b. The second special symbol display device 35b variably displays the second special symbol, and stops and displays the second special symbol in a manner based on the big hit symbol data of the second special symbol. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the big special symbol command of the second special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and a special symbol (derived symbol) designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200. Supply as. Under the control of the sub-control circuit 200, the identification symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 in a big hit stop display mode. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S162.

  In step S156, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a small hit as a result of the small hit determination (step S119). If it is determined that it is a small hit, the process proceeds to step S157. If it is not determined that it is a small hit, the process proceeds to step S164.

  In step S157, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the variation state number is (01H). If it is determined that the variation state number is (01H), the process proceeds to step S158. If it is not determined that the variation state number is (01H), the process proceeds to step S160.

  In step S158, a process of determining a small hit symbol of the first special symbol is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining the small hit symbol of the first special symbol according to the random number value extracted from the big hit symbol determining counter. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S159.

  In step S159, a data set for the small hit symbol of the first special symbol and a command set for the small hit symbol are performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the small hit symbol data of the first special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 and supplies it to the first special symbol display device 35a. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a command for a small hit symbol of the first special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and designates a special symbol (derived symbol) from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200. Supplied as a command. As a result, under the control of the sub-control circuit 200, the identification symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 in the small hit stop display mode. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S162.

  In step S160, a process of determining a small hit symbol of the second special symbol is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining the small hit symbol of the second special symbol based on the random number value extracted from the big hit symbol determining counter. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S161.

  In step S161, the small special symbol data set and the small special symbol command set of the second special symbol are performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the small hit symbol data of the second special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 and supplies it to the second special symbol display device 35b. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a command for the small special symbol of the second special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and designates a special symbol (derived symbol) from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200. Supplied as a command. As a result, under the control of the sub-control circuit 200, the identification symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 in the small hit stop display mode. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S162.

  In step S162, a hit start interval display time data set corresponding to the winning symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol) is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of hitting a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 and setting hit start interval display time data corresponding to a symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol) in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S163.

  In step S163, a data set related to the number of times a special winning opening is opened is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the data related to the number of times of winning the prize opening is set in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S164.

  In step S164, a lost symbol data set and a lost symbol command set are performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the lost symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and the first special symbol display device according to whether the changing special symbol is the first special symbol or the second special symbol. 35a or the second special symbol display device 35b. The second special symbol display device 35b variably displays the second special symbol and stops and displays the second special symbol in a manner based on the lost symbol data of the second special symbol. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a command for a lost symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 and supplies it as a special symbol (derived symbol) designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200. As a result, under the control of the sub-control circuit 200, the identification symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 in a loss stop display mode. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol change time management processing]
The subroutine (special symbol variation time management process) executed in step S102 of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S200, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (01H) indicating special symbol variation time management, and is a value (01H) indicating special symbol variation time management. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S201, and if it is not determined that the value is 01H indicating the special symbol variation time management, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S201, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the waiting time timer is “0”. If it is determined that the waiting time timer is “0”, the process proceeds to step S202. If it is not determined that the waiting time timer is “0”, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S202, processing for setting a value (02H) indicating special symbol display time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting (storing) a value (02H) indicating special symbol display time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S203.

  In step S203, a symbol stop command is set. In this process, the CPU 66 performs a process of setting (storing) symbol stop command data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The symbol stop command data is supplied as a symbol stop command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200, whereby the sub control circuit 200 recognizes the symbol stop. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S204.

  In step S204, after the determination, a process for setting a waiting time timer as a waiting time is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of storing the post-confirmation waiting time in an area functioning as a waiting time timer in the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol display time management process]
The subroutine (special symbol display time management process) executed in step S103 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S300, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (02H) indicating a special symbol display time management process. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management process, the process proceeds to step S301. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management process, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S301, the main CPU 66 determines that the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the special symbol display management process is “0” when the control state flag is a value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management process. Judge whether there is. When the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S302. If the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the process of step S304 is shifted.

  In step S302, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a big hit. If it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S303. If it is not a big hit, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S <b> 303, the main CPU 66 performs a process of clearing the game state flag in the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S304, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a big hit. If it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S311. If it is not a big hit, the process proceeds to step S305.

  In step S <b> 305, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter in the main RAM 70 is “0”. If the value of the time reduction counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S310. If the value of the time reduction counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S306.

  In step S <b> 306, the main CPU 66 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the time reduction counter in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S307.

  In step S <b> 307, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter in the main RAM 70 is “0”. If the value of the time reduction counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S308. If the value of the time reduction counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S310.

  In step S <b> 308, the main CPU 66 performs a process of clearing the time reduction flag in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S309.

  In step S <b> 309, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting the short-time end command data in the main RAM 70. This short time end command data is supplied as a short time end command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200, so that the sub control circuit 200 recognizes the short time end. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S310.

  In step S310, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not a small hit is made. If it is a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311. If it is not a small hit, the process proceeds to step S316.

  In step S <b> 311, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a value (03H) indicating the hit start interval management process in the control state flag of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S312. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a winning game state transition control unit that controls the transition to the corresponding winning game state when it is determined that the first winning lottery means is in the winning gaming state.

  In step S312, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a value of a waiting time timer as a hit start interval time corresponding to the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S313.

  In step S <b> 313, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting “FFH” in the main RAM 70 as the value of the special winning opening opening number counter. If this process ends, the process of step S314 is moved. Here, setting “FFH” as the value of the special winning opening opening number counter corresponds to setting “−1”.

  In step S <b> 314, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a special symbol effect stop command in the main RAM 70. The special symbol effect stop command is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200, so that the sub control circuit 200 recognizes the special symbol effect stop. If this process ends, the process of step S315 is moved.

  In step S315, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a big hit start command or a small hit start command corresponding to the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) in the main RAM 70. In this process, the big hit start command or the small hit start command is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 so that the sub control circuit 200 recognizes the big hit or the small hit start. become. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S316, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a value (07H) indicating a special symbol game end process in a predetermined area serving as a control state flag in the main RAM. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S317.

  In step S317, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a special symbol effect stop command in the main RAM 70. The special symbol effect stop command is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200, so that the sub control circuit 200 recognizes the special symbol effect stop. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Period start interval management processing]
The subroutine (hit start interval management process) executed in step S104 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the hit start interval management process, in step S401, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (03H) indicating the hit start interval management process. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value (03H) indicating the hit start interval management process, the process proceeds to step S402. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value indicating the hit start interval management process (03H), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S402, when the control state flag is a value (03H) indicating the hit start interval management process, the main CPU 66 sets the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the special symbol display management process to “0”. It is determined whether or not. Further, when the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to the processing of step S403, and when the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S <b> 403, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the special winning opening opening number counter upper limit value of the main RAM 70. Specifically, according to the present embodiment, since all hits are 15 rounds, “15” is set. Note that the count value of the number-of-releases counter is synonymous with the number of rounds. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S404. According to the present embodiment, after the symbol stop display (step S203), the initial values are set (step S403) in the processing order, but the lottery results by the lottery means are the first hit and the second In the case of winning (for example, next to step S120 in FIG. 12), a big winning opening opening number counter upper limit value may be set as an initial value of the number of big hit rounds.

  In step S <b> 404, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the special winning opening opening number counter in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S405.

  That is, since “FFH (that is, −1)” is set as the first big hit in the value of the big prize opening number counter by the process in step S313 in FIG. 15, the big prize opening number counter is set by the process in step S404. The value of “0” is “0”.

  Here, the number of rounds is managed by associating “0” as the value of the winning prize opening number counter with the first round of the big hit (the first round).

  If “0” is set to the value of the winning prize opening number counter from the beginning, the first round opening process is performed, and then whether the number of rounds is the final round (N−1) or not. Determine. If the final round number is not N−1, an interval process between rounds is performed, and the winning prize opening number counter is incremented by 1, and the second and subsequent rounds are released. Such a process is repeated until the final round number reaches N-1. That is, it is necessary to perform only the first round of opening processing.

  On the other hand, when “FFH (that is, −1)” is set as the value of the big prize opening number counter, “FFH” is set as the value of the big prize opening number counter until the hit start interval management process. (That is, -1) "is set, and the initial value (FFH) is not involved in managing the actual number of rounds. As a result, it is possible to consolidate the release processing from 1 round to N rounds into one process regardless of the big hit or the small hit, and it is possible to reduce the use area of the main ROM 68.

  In step S405, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting an opening / closing pattern for each round or for a small hit according to the type of the big hit symbol. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S406.

  In step S <b> 406, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting (storing) display command data during the big prize opening opening in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. In this case, the display command data during the opening of the special winning opening is data indicating the first round. The special winning opening open command data is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 as a special winning opening open display command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S407.

  In step S407, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a value (04H) indicating the waiting time management process before the big winning opening reopening in the control state flag in a predetermined area functioning as a control state flag in the main RAM. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S408.

  In step S <b> 408, the main CPU 66 performs a process of clearing the big prize winning prize counter in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S409.

  In step S409, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the value of the waiting time timer as the special winning opening opening time in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S410.

  In step S410, a process of setting the big prize opening opening data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 updates the variables positioned in the main RAM 70 based on the data read from the main ROM 68 in order to open the special winning opening. The variables stored in this way will drive the special prize opening solenoid 120 to open the special prize opening 39 by the process of step S52 of FIG. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Waiting time management process before reopening of big prize opening]
The subroutine executed in step S105 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening, in step S500, the main CPU 66 determines whether the control status flag is a value (05H) indicating the waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening. Processing to determine whether or not. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value (05H) indicating the waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening, the process proceeds to step S501. When it is not determined that the control state flag is a value (05H) indicating the waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S501, the main CPU 66 determines that the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the special symbol display management process is the value (05H) indicating the waiting time management process before the big winning opening reopening when the control status flag is the value. It is determined whether or not it is “0”. Further, when the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to the process of step S502, and when the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S <b> 502, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the special winning opening opening number counter in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S503.

  In step S <b> 503, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting (storing) the display command data during the big prize opening opening in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. In this case, the display command data during opening of the special winning opening is data indicating the second and subsequent rounds. The special winning opening open command data is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 as a special winning opening open display command. This special winning opening opening display command includes an instruction to the sub CPU 206 to perform round counter +1. If this process ends, the process moves to step S504.

  In step S504, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a value (04H) indicating the big prize opening opening process in the control state flag in a predetermined area functioning as a control state flag in the main RAM. If this process ends, the process moves to step S505.

  In step S505, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a big hit as a result of the big hit determination (step S118). If it is determined that the game is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S506. If it is not determined that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S507.

  In step S <b> 506, the main CPU 66 performs a process of clearing the big prize opening winning counter of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S507.

  In step S <b> 507, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the value of the waiting time timer as the special winning opening opening time in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S508.

  In step S <b> 508, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the big prize opening opening data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Large winning opening process]
The subroutine (large winning opening opening process) executed in step S106 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the big winning opening process, in step S600, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (04H) indicating the big winning opening process. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value (04H) indicating the big prize opening process, the process proceeds to step S601. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value (04H) indicating the special winning opening opening process, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S601, it is determined whether or not the big prize opening prize counter is “7” or more. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the big prize opening prize counter is “7” or more, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S604 and does not decide that the big prize opening prize counter is “7” or more. In that case, the process proceeds to step S602.

  In step S602, a big winning opening / closing process is performed according to the set round / small opening / closing pattern. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for opening and closing the special winning opening 39 in accordance with the opening / closing pattern for each round or small hit set in step S405. Specifically, according to the open / close pattern for each round or small hit, a process of opening and closing the special winning opening 39 a plurality of times during a predetermined round by repeating the process of closing and opening the special winning opening 39 after waiting for a time. I do. For example, if the open / close pattern set in step S405 is a special probability change, in the first round, the special prize opening 39 is opened and closed 15 times for 0.102 seconds, and the special prize opening 39 is opened for 26.466 seconds. That is, a process of opening and closing the grand prize winning opening 39 for a total of 16 times per round is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S603.

  In step S603, it is determined whether or not the waiting time timer as the big prize opening time timer is “0”. When the main CPU 66 determines that the waiting time timer of the predetermined area functioning as the big prize opening time timer in the main RAM 70 is “0”, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S604, and the waiting time timer is “0”. If it is not determined that there is, this subroutine is terminated. That is, when it is determined that the big prize opening prize counter is “7” or more, or when it is decided that the big prize opening time timer is “0”, the process proceeds to step S604 and the big prize opening prize is obtained. If it is not determined that the counter is equal to or greater than “7”, and if it is not determined that the big prize opening time timer is “0”, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S604, a process for setting the big prize closing data is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 updates the variables positioned in the main RAM 70 based on the data read from the main ROM 68 in order to close the special winning opening. The variables stored in this manner will cause the special winning opening solenoid 120 to be closed by the process of step S52 of FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S605.

  In step S605, the main CPU 66 performs processing for determining whether or not a small hit is made as a result of the small hit determination (step S119). If it is determined that it is a small hit, the process proceeds to step S610. If it is not determined that it is a small hit, the process proceeds to step S606.

  In step S606, it is determined whether or not the big winning opening opening count value is greater than or equal to the upper winning opening limit upper limit value. In this process, the main CPU 66 compares the large winning opening opening count value stored in the main RAM 70 with the upper winning opening opening count upper limit, and the main winning opening opening count value is determined as the large winning opening opening count. It is determined whether or not the upper limit value is exceeded. If it is determined that it is equal to or greater than the upper limit value for the number of winning openings, the process proceeds to step S610. If it is not determined that it is equal to or greater than the upper limit value for the number of winning openings, the process proceeds to step S607.

  In step S <b> 607, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the value of the waiting time timer as the opening time interval display time in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S608.

  In step S608, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a value (05H) indicating a waiting time management process before the big winning opening reopening in the control state flag in a predetermined area functioning as a control state flag in the main RAM. If this process ends, the process moves to step S609.

  In step S <b> 609, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting display command data between rounds in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The inter-round display command data is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 as an inter-round display command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S610, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the value of the waiting time timer as the hit end interval display time in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S611.

  In step S611, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a value (06H) indicating a hit end interval process in the control state flag in a predetermined area functioning as a control state flag in the main RAM. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S612.

  In step S <b> 612, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting end display command data per special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Specifically, the big hit end display command data is set for the big hit, and the small hit end display command data is set for the small hit. The big hit end display command data and the small hit end display command data are supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 as a big hit end display command and a small hit end display command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Hit end interval processing]
The subroutine executed in step S107 of FIG. 11 (hit end interval process) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S700, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag of the main RAM 70 is a value (06H) indicating a hit end interval process. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating the hit end interval process (06H), the process proceeds to step S701. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value indicating the hit end interval process (06H), this subroutine ends.

  In step S701, when the control state flag of the main RAM 70 is a value indicating the hit end interval process (06H), the main CPU 66 sets the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the hit end interval to “0”. It is determined whether or not. Further, when the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S702, and when the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S702, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game in the main RAM 70 in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S703.

  In step S <b> 703, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting control data corresponding to the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. Specifically, as the control data, one of normal, probability change, normal time reduction, and probability change time reduction is set. In the case of a small hit, the control data before winning the small hit is passed on as it is.

[Special symbol game end processing]
The subroutine (special symbol game end process) executed in step S108 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S710, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag of the main RAM 70 is a value (07H) indicating a special symbol game end process. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value (07H) indicating the special symbol game end process, the process proceeds to step S711. When it is not determined that the control state flag is a value (07H) indicating the special symbol game end process, this subroutine is ended.

  In step S711, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a value (00H) indicating a special symbol storage check in the main RAM 70 as a control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Even when the main CPU 66 is executing the main process, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process. The system timer interrupt process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S800, a register saving process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for saving the register. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S810.

  In step S810, a process of incrementing the value of the system timer monitoring timer by 1 is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of incrementing the value of the system timer monitoring timer stored in the main RAM 70 by one. The system timer monitoring timer is a monitoring timer for executing a predetermined process (special symbol control process or the like) on the condition that the timer interrupt process is started a predetermined number of times (three times). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S820.

  In step S820, processing for setting clear data in the watchdog output data is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets clear data in the watchdog output data. Further, the main CPU 66 transmits a control signal based on the watchdog output data to the initial reset circuit 64. The initial reset circuit 64 releases the voltage of the capacitor based on the received control signal. When a predetermined time (for example, 3100 msec) determined by the capacitance of the capacitor connected to the initial reset circuit 64 elapses after the watchdog timer provided in the initial reset circuit 64 is cleared, the main CPU 66 A system reset signal is output. When the system reset signal is input from the initial reset circuit 64, the main CPU 66 enters a system reset state. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S830.

  In step S830, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of updating the random number. For example, the main CPU 66 updates random numbers such as a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination random number counter, and an effect condition determination random number counter. Note that the jackpot determination random number counter and the jackpot symbol determination random number counter are not fair if the update timing of the counter value is indefinite. In order to ensure this, a fixed timing every 2 msec. I am trying to update with. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S840.

  In step S840, switch input processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for determining whether or not there is an input to the switch. For example, the main CPU 66 receives the general winnings provided in the count switch 104 (see FIG. 8) provided in the big winning opening 39 (see FIG. 4) and the general winning openings 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d (see FIG. 4). The mouth switches 106, 108, 110, 112 (see FIG. 8), the passage gate switch 114 (see FIG. 8) provided in the passage gate 54 (see FIG. 4), the first start port 25, and the second start port 44. By receiving detection signals from the first start winning port switch 116 and the second starting winning port switch 117 (see FIG. 8) provided in (see FIG. 4), it is determined whether each switch has detected a game ball. . If the main CPU 66 determines that it has been detected, the main CPU 66 updates the special winning award winning ball counter, the general winning award winning ball counter, the starting winning award ball counter, and the like. Details of the switch input processing will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S850.

  In step S850, a register restoration process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of restoring the register to the address before the interrupt process. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Switch input processing]
The switch input process in step S840 shown in FIG. 21 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S900, a prize ball related switch check process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not there is an input from the count switch 104, the general winning opening switch 106, 108, 110, 112, the first starting winning opening switch 116, and the second starting winning opening switch 117, in other words, a game ball. Whether or not is detected is determined. If the main CPU 66 determines that there is an input from the count switch 104, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the big prize mouth ball counter, and the input from the general prize mouth switches 106, 108, 110, 112 is received. If it is determined that there has been, a process of adding 1 to the value of the general winning opening prize ball counter is performed, and if it is determined that there is an input from the first starting winning opening switch 116 and the second starting winning opening switch 117, A process of adding 1 to the value of the starting opening prize ball counter is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S910.

  In step S910, a special symbol related switch check process is performed. The special symbol related switch check process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S920.

  In step S920, a normal symbol related switch check process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not there is an input of the passing gate switch 114, in other words, whether or not a game ball is detected. 4), and if it is determined that the upper limit is reached, this subroutine is terminated. When it is not determined that the upper limit is reached, the hit determination random number value is extracted from the hit determination random number counter of the normal symbol game, and the hit determination random number value is extracted from the hit determination random number counter. The process of storing in the normal symbol storage area is performed. If this process ends, if this process ends, the process moves to step S930.

  In step S930, an abnormality-related switch check process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not there is an abnormality in the abnormality-related switch, for example, whether or not it is detected that the open / close switch of the glass door 11 is opened and the glass door 11 is opened. When an abnormality is detected, a process for notifying the abnormality is performed, and when no abnormality is detected, this subroutine is terminated as it is.

[Special design related switch check processing]
The special symbol related switch check process in step S910 shown in FIG. 22 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1000, a process is performed to determine whether or not a start winning to the first start opening 25 has been detected. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not there is an input from the first start winning a prize opening switch 116. If it is determined that the first start winning port switch 116 has been input, the process proceeds to step S1010. If it is not determined that the first start winning port switch 116 has been input, the process proceeds to step S1070.

  In step S1010, a process for determining whether or not the start memory (holding information) of the first special symbol is 4 or more is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the start memory of the first special symbol, that is, the number of holds is 4 or more. If it is determined that the number of holds is 4 or more, this subroutine is terminated. If it is determined that the number of holds is not 4 or more, the process proceeds to step S1020.

  In step S1020, 1 is added to the start memory (holding information) of the first special symbol. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the number of reserved symbols in the first special symbol stored in the main RAM 70. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S1030.

  In step S1030, various random value acquisition processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot determination random number value of the special symbol game from the jackpot determination random number counter (so-called special symbol lottery), and further receives the jackpot symbol determination random number value from the jackpot symbol determination random number counter. A process of extracting, extracting the effect condition determination random value from the effect condition determination random number counter, and storing it in the first special symbol start storage area of the main RAM 70 is performed. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol start storage area is from the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4), and the first special symbol start storage area (0). The determination result based on the hit determination random number stored in is derived and displayed by a special symbol, and various random number values acquired by starting winning during the variation of the special symbol are the first special symbol starting storage area (1). To the first special symbol start storage area (4). When this process ends, the process moves to a step S1040.

  In step S1040, the first special symbol variation state data is set. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the first special symbol variation state data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1050.

  In step S1050, a winning effect determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to win a prize based on random lottery. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S1060.

  In step S <b> 1060, the main CPU 66 sets a start opening prize command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The start opening prize command is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200, so that the sub control circuit 200 recognizes that the start opening prize has been won or the winning lottery result is successful. It becomes like this. The data of the start opening winning command includes data for executing an effect such as changing the display mode of the reserved ball displayed in the effect display when it is determined that the winning effect is determined in the process of step S1050. As a result, a so-called “prefetching effect” in which an effect is executed based on the hold information before execution of the special figure change becomes possible. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S1070.

  In step S1070, a process is performed to determine whether or not a start winning for the second start port 44 has been detected. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not there is an input from the second start winning a prize opening switch 117. If it is determined that the second start winning port switch 117 has been input, the process proceeds to step S1080. If it is not determined that the second start winning port switch 117 has been input, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S1080, a process of determining whether or not the start memory of the second special symbol is 4 or more is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the second special symbol is started and stored, that is, whether or not the number of holds is 4 or more. If it is determined that the reserved number is 4 or more, the present subroutine is terminated. If it is determined that the reserved number is not 4 or more, the process proceeds to step S1090.

  In step S1090, 1 is added to the start memory of the second special symbol. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the number of reserved special symbols stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1100.

  In step S1100, various random value acquisition processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a special jackpot determination random number for the special symbol game from the jackpot determination random number counter (so-called special symbol lottery), and further obtains the big hit symbol determination random number value from the big hit symbol determination random number counter. Extraction is performed, and a rendering condition determination random number value is extracted from the rendering condition determination random number counter and stored in the second special symbol start storage area of the main RAM 70. In the present embodiment, the second special symbol start storage area is from the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), and the second special symbol start storage area (0). The determination result based on the jackpot determination random number stored in is derived and displayed by a special symbol, and various random number values acquired by winning a start during the variation of the special symbol are the second special symbol start storage area (1) to The second special symbol start storage area (4) is stored in order. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1110.

  In step S1110, the second special symbol variation state data is set. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the second special symbol variation state data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1120.

  Here, the first special symbol variation state data and the second special symbol variation state data are the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4) and the second special symbol start storage area ( 0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), it is data for determining the order of variable display in the start storage.

  In step S1120, a winning effect determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to win a prize effect. When it is determined that a winning effect is to be achieved, winning effect command data for executing a winning effect, for example, an effect of changing the display mode of a reserved ball displayed as an effect is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The winning effect command data is supplied as a winning effect command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200, so that the sub control circuit 200 recognizes the contents of the winning effect. As a result, a so-called “prefetching effect” in which an effect is executed based on the hold information before execution of the special figure change becomes possible. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1130.

  In step S <b> 1130, the main CPU 66 sets a start opening prize command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The start opening prize command is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200, so that the sub control circuit 200 recognizes that the start opening prize has been won or the winning lottery result is successful. It becomes like this. The data of the start opening winning command includes data for executing an effect such as changing the display mode of the reserved ball displayed in the effect display when it is determined that the winning effect is determined in the process of step S1120. As a result, a so-called “prefetching effect” in which an effect is executed based on the hold information before execution of the special figure change becomes possible. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In the present embodiment, although not shown, various commands set in the main RAM 70 of the main control circuit 60 are supplied to the sub control circuit 200 in each process of the main control circuit 60.

  As described above, the first start winning port switch 116 and the second start winning port switch 117 allow the game ball to pass through the start region (the first start port 25 and the second start port 44) provided in the game region 15. A detecting means for detecting (starting detecting means) is realized. The main CPU 66 determines whether or not to shift to a game state advantageous to the player based on detection of the passage of the game ball by the detection means (the first start winning port switch 116 and the second start winning port switch 117). The lottery means for performing the lottery is realized. In addition, the lottery means has a high probability state that has a high probability of obtaining a lottery result indicating that a transition is made to the special gaming state, as a probability state when performing the lottery of whether or not to shift to the special gaming state (big hit), and a special The main CPU 66 has a low probability state in which the probability of obtaining a lottery result indicating the transition to the gaming state is lower than the high probability state, and the main CPU 66 determines the special gaming state based on the display result of the identification information by the identification information display means. Probability state selection means for selecting transition to a high probability state or a low probability state after completion of the above is realized. The first special symbol display device 35a and the second special symbol display device 35b variably display the identification information (first special symbol, second special symbol) based on the lottery result by the lottery means (main CPU 66), and An identification information display means for stopping and displaying the identification information is realized. While the identification information is displayed in a variable manner by the identification information display means (the first special symbol display device 35a and the second special symbol display device 35b), the main RAM 70 detects the detection means (the first start winning prize switch 116, the second Based on the detection of the passing of the game ball by the start winning port switch 117), a hold information storage means for storing the lottery result by the lottery means (main CPU 66) as hold information is realized.

  Next, various tables stored in the main ROM 68 of the main control circuit 60 and the program ROM 208 of the sub control circuit 200 will be described.

  FIG. 24A is a diagram showing a hit determination table stored in the main ROM 68, and FIG. 24B is a diagram showing a special symbol winning table stored in the main ROM 68.

  As shown in FIG. 24A, the hit determination table defines probability variation, a random number for hit determination, and a determination result. In this hit determination table, when the flag indicating the probability variation is off, when “1” is acquired as the random value, “big hit” is acquired as the determination result, and “10” to “13” are acquired as the random values. In this case, “small hit” is obtained as the determination result, and when a random number other than the above numerical value is acquired, the determination result is “lost”. In the winning determination table, when the flag indicating the probability variation is ON, when “1” to “8” are acquired as the random number value, “big hit” is obtained as the determination result, and “10” to “10” as the random value. When “13” is acquired, “small hit” is obtained as a determination result, and when a random number other than the above numerical values is acquired, the determination result is “lost”.

  As shown in FIG. 24 (b), the special symbol winning table defines a special symbol type and a jackpot type. The special symbol type “1” indicates that a big hit determination result was obtained for the first special symbol. In this case, for example, the probability of winning a normal big hit and non-short time is 10%, and a non-probable big hit In addition, the probability of winning in the short time is 10%, the probability of winning in the probability variation and in the short time is 60%, and the probability of winning in the odd variation in the short time is 20%. In this embodiment, two types of special symbols, a first special symbol and a second special symbol, are used, but for convenience, a special symbol winning table corresponding to the second special symbol is not shown. The special symbol winning table of the second special symbol (not shown) may have the same contents as those shown in FIG. 24B, or contents different in the winning probability according to the type of winning from those shown in FIG. But you can. Further, priorities are determined in advance for the lottery corresponding to the first special symbol and the lottery corresponding to the second special symbol, and the special symbol winning table of the first special symbol and the special symbol of the second special symbol are determined according to the priority. You may make it apply a winning table. Hereinafter, the first special symbol is simply referred to as a special symbol and will be described as related thereto.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an effect distribution table stored in the program ROM 208. As shown in the figure, in the effect distribution table, the effect pattern No (number), the probability that the effect pattern No corresponding to the case of losing and small hits is determined, and the effect pattern No. corresponding to various big hits are included. The probability to be determined is specified. The production pattern No. is defined from “1” to “10”. For example, as a result of winning a special symbol lottery, the production pattern No “1” is determined with a probability of 90% in the case of a loss, and the production pattern No “3” is determined with a probability of 50% in the case of a small hit, In the case of a normal big hit, the production pattern No. “4” is determined with a probability of 25%, and in the case of a normal big hit with a time reduction, the production pattern Nos. “4” and “5” are determined with a probability of 20%, respectively. In the case of big hits, production patterns No. “6”, “8”, “9” and “10” are determined with a probability of 20%, respectively. “5”, “6”, “8”, and “9” are determined. That is, by using such an effect distribution table, it is possible to determine various types of effect patterns in accordance with the degree of expectation for shifting to the big hit gaming state (expected degree of big hit). The big hit expectation degree generally increases as the production pattern No. increases. In such an effect distribution table, the effect patterns No. “4” to “6” and “8” to “10” are defined as numbers corresponding to the changing effects.

  In the effect distribution table, the payout balls to be paid out to the player may be defined differently depending on the type of jackpot. For example, the number of rounds in a round game that triggers a player to get a ball during a big hit is different from the number of balls to be paid out to the player according to the type of the big hit, such as a big hit of 5 rounds and a big hit of 15 rounds. Is provided, it is desirable that the big hit of 15 rounds is more likely to be selected for the production pattern No. corresponding to the variation production than the big round of 5 rounds.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an effect table stored in the program ROM 208. As shown in the figure, the production table defines production pattern No (number), production time (seconds), production type (reach production, SP reach production, variable production), and production contents. By referring to such an effect table, in the effect pattern No. “1”, the effect related to the effect is executed for 3 seconds. In the effect pattern No. “2”, the normal reach effect is executed with the time related to the effect being 4 seconds. In the production pattern No. “3”, the SP (super) reach production is executed with the production time set to 20 seconds. In the effect pattern No. “4”, the SP reach effect A with the change effect is executed with the time related to the effect being 20 seconds. In the effect pattern No. “5”, the SP reach effect B with the change effect is executed with the time for effect being 25 seconds. In the effect pattern No. “6”, the SP reach effect C accompanied by the change effect is executed with the time related to the effect being 30 seconds. In the effect pattern No. “7”, the SP reach effect is developed after the normal reach effect with the time for effect being 25 seconds. In the effect pattern No. “8”, the SP reach effect A accompanied by the change effect is developed after the normal reach effect with the time for effect being 30 seconds. In the effect pattern No. “9”, the SP reach effect B accompanied by the change effect is developed after the normal reach effect with the time related to the effect being 35 seconds. In the effect pattern No. “10”, the SP reach effect C accompanied by the change effect is developed after the normal reach effect with the time for effect being 40 seconds. In such an effect table, the time related to the effect is generally longer as the effect pattern No is larger. According to such an effect table, the big hit expectation degree generally increases as the time related to the effect becomes longer.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a variation effect content (maximum achievement point) table stored in the program ROM 208. As shown in the figure, in the variation effect content (maximum achievement point) table, an effect pattern No (number) corresponding to the variation effect, a variation effect No (number), the highest achievement point, and the effect content (maximum achievement point) are stored. It is prescribed. By referring to such a variation effect content (maximum achievement point) table, in the effect pattern No “4”, the variation effect A in which the highest arrival point of the effect button 80 becomes the first position P1 in the variation effect No “1”. (The highest point reached) can be executed. In the effect pattern No. “5”, the change effect No. “2” allows execution of the change effect B (maximum achievement point) where the highest point of the effect button 80 is the second position P2. In the effect pattern No. “6”, the change effect No (3) and the change effect C (maximum achievement point) where the highest point of the effect button 80 is the third position P3 can be executed. In the effect pattern No. “8”, the change effect D (maximum achievement point) in which the highest point of the effect button 80 is the first position P1 in the change effect No. “1” can be executed. In the effect pattern No. “9”, the change effect E (maximum reaching point) in which the highest point of the effect button 80 becomes the second position P2 in the variable effect No. “5” can be executed. In the effect pattern No “10”, the change effect F (maximum achievement point) in which the highest achievement point of the effect button 80 is the third position P3 in the change effect No “6” can be executed. By referring to such a variation effect content (maximum achievement point) table, various types of variation effects with different maximum achievement points can be executed according to the effect pattern No (variation effect No). According to such fluctuating effect content (maximum achievement point), the big hit expectation degree differs according to the fluctuating effects of various modes having different maximum achievement points.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a variation effect content (movement unit) table stored in the program ROM 208. As shown in the figure, the variation effect content (movement unit) table includes an effect pattern No (number) corresponding to the variation effect, a movement unit No (number) indicating a movement unit at the time of the variation effect, an actual movement unit, Production contents (movement unit) are defined. The variation effect content (movement unit) table defines a unit displacement amount when the effect button 80 is moved upward by the variation effect each time a start winning is detected during the variation display of the special symbol. By referring to such a variation effect content (movement unit) table, in the movement unit No. “1” of the effect pattern No. “4”, the corresponding maximum achievement point (P1) for each start winning in the special figure variation display. ) Effect A (movement unit) in which the effect button 80 sequentially rises step by step in increments of 1/5. In the movement unit No. “2” of the production pattern No. “5”, the production buttons 80 are gradually stepped in increments of 1/4 to the corresponding maximum achievement point (P2) for each start winning in the special figure variation display. The effect B (movement unit) that rises to a maximum is executable. In the movement unit No. “3” of the production pattern No. “6”, the production button 80 is gradually stepped in units of 1/3 increments to the corresponding highest achievement point (P3) for each start winning in the special figure variation display. The effect C (movement unit) that rises to a maximum is executable. In the movement unit No. “4” of the production pattern No. “6”, the production buttons 80 are gradually stepped in increments of 1/2 in increments of 1/2 up to the corresponding highest achievement point (P3) for each start winning in the special figure variation display. The effect D (movement unit) that rises to a maximum is executable. In the movement unit No. “5” of the production pattern No. “6”, the production button 80 is the highest movement unit in increments of 1/1 to the corresponding maximum achievement point (P3) for each start winning in the special figure variation display. It is possible to execute an effect E (moving unit) that rises all at once to the arrival point. In the movement unit No. “6” of the production pattern No. “8”, the production buttons 80 are gradually stepped in increments of 1/5 increments to the corresponding highest achievement point (P1) for each start winning in the special figure variation display. An effect F (movement unit) that rises to a maximum is executable. In the movement unit No. “7” of the production pattern No. “9”, the production buttons 80 are progressively stepped in increments of 1/4 to the corresponding highest point (P2) for each start winning in the special figure variation display. The effect G (movement unit) that rises to a maximum is executable. In the movement unit No. “8” of the production pattern No. “10”, the production buttons 80 are gradually stepped in increments of 1/3 increments to the corresponding highest achievement point (P3) for each start winning in the special figure variation display. The effect H (moving unit) such as rising to be executable. In the movement unit No. “9” of the production pattern No. “10”, the production buttons 80 are gradually stepped in increments of 1/2 in increments of 1/2 up to the corresponding highest achievement point (P3) for each start winning in the special figure variation display. An effect I (movement unit) that rises to a maximum is executable. In the movement unit No. “10” of the production pattern No. “10”, the production button 80 is the highest movement unit in increments of 1/1 to the corresponding maximum achievement point (P3) for each start winning in the special figure variation display. It is possible to execute an effect J (moving unit) that rises to the arrival point all at once. By referring to such a variation effect content (movement unit) table, various effects of variation effect with different movement units up to the highest point can be executed. According to such variation effect content (movement unit), the big hit expectation degree can be gradually changed by the variation effect of various movement modes that rises step by step for each start winning in the special figure variation display.

  In the variation effect content (movement unit) table of FIG. 28, a plurality of movement unit Nos. (“3” to “5”, “8”) for some effect pattern Nos. (“6”, “10”). ~ "10") is defined, and the movement unit No. is determined by lottery, but in other production pattern Nos, a plurality of movement unit Nos. Are determined so that the movement unit No. is determined by lottery. May be defined. Moreover, you may prescribe | regulate one movement unit No for every production pattern No. In the variable effect content (movement unit) table of FIG. 28, the effect button 80 does not return to the initial position P0. For example, when the start winning is not continuously detected for a predetermined time, the effect button is displayed. You may prescribe | regulate the content of an effect of returning to an initial position. Also, for example, if the start memory (holding information) includes information indicating a big win, the effect button is raised all the way to the highest point without using the variable effect content (movement unit) table. Also good.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a variation effect content (game ball determination time) table stored in the program ROM 208. As shown in the figure, the variation effect content (game ball determination time) table includes an effect pattern No (number) corresponding to the variation effect, a game ball determination time No (number) indicating the game ball determination time, and an actual game. A ball determination time and production contents (game ball determination time) are defined. The variation effect content (game ball determination time) table defines the time (game ball determination time) during which the start winning of the game ball can be determined during the variation display of the special symbol during the variation effect. By referring to such a variation effect content (game ball determination time) table, in the game ball determination time No “1” of the effect pattern No “4”, the start prize is received within 10 seconds of the corresponding game ball determination time. Every time there is an effect A (game ball determination time), such as displaying that the effect button 80 rises step by step. In the game ball determination time No. “2” of the effect pattern No. “5”, it is displayed that the effect button 80 is raised step by step every time there is a start prize within 15 seconds of the corresponding game ball determination time. Production B (game ball determination time) is executed. In the game ball determination time No “3” of the production pattern No. “6”, the fact that the production button 80 is raised stepwise in sequence every time there is a start winning within 25 seconds of the corresponding game ball determination time, etc. Production C (game ball determination time) is executed. In the game ball determination time No. “4” of the effect pattern No. “8”, the fact that the effect button 80 is raised stepwise in sequence every time there is a start winning within 15 seconds of the corresponding game ball determination time. The effect D (game ball determination time) is executed. In the game ball determination time No. “5” of the effect pattern No. “9”, the fact that the effect button 80 is raised stepwise in sequence every time there is a start winning within 20 seconds of the corresponding game ball determination time. Production E (game ball determination time) is executed. In the game ball determination time No. “6” of the effect pattern No. “10”, the fact that the effect button 80 is raised stepwise in sequence every time there is a start winning within 25 seconds of the corresponding game ball determination time, etc. Production F (game ball determination time) is executed. By referring to such a variation effect content (game ball determination time) table, various effects of the variation effect corresponding to the start winning in the special figure variation display are executed. According to such variation effect contents (game ball determination time), the big hit expectation can be changed according to the length of time in which the start winning is detected during the special figure variation display. The game ball determination time is basically a time during which the effect button 80 can be changed according to the start winning of the game ball. Therefore, the game ball determination time may be the maximum time during which a varying effect as shown in the effect table of FIG. 26 is performed. After the game ball determination time has elapsed, a time during which the operation of pressing the effect button 80 is valid (pressing valid time) is determined in advance as a certain time.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a variation effect content (game ball not detected) table stored in the program ROM 208. As shown in the figure, the variation effect content (game ball not detected) table includes an effect pattern No (number) corresponding to the variation effect, a game ball undetected No (number) indicating that the game ball is not detected, and a game ball not detected. Detection time and production contents (no game ball detected) are defined. The variation effect content (game ball not detected) table defines that a predetermined effect (game ball not detected) is performed when a start winning of a game ball is not detected even within the game ball determination time. By referring to such a variation effect content (game ball non-detection) table, in the game ball non-detection No “1” of the effect pattern No “4”, the corresponding game ball non-detection time is continuously started for 7 seconds. When no winning is detected, for example, an effect A (game ball not detected) such as displaying an image that prompts a start winning is executed. In the game pattern undetected No. “2” of the effect pattern No. “5”, for example, when the start winning is not detected continuously for 10 seconds of the corresponding gaming ball undetected time, an image that prompts the start winning is displayed, for example. Production B (game ball not detected) is executed. In the game pattern undetected No. “3” of the production pattern No. “6”, for example, when a start winning is not detected continuously for 13 seconds of the corresponding gaming ball undetected time, an image that prompts the start winning is displayed, for example. Production C (game ball not detected) is executed. In the game pattern non-detection No. “4” of the effect pattern No. “8”, for example, when the start winning is not detected continuously for 12 seconds of the corresponding game ball non-detection time, an image that prompts the start winning is displayed, for example. Production D (game ball not detected) is executed. In the game pattern non-detection No. “5” of the production pattern No. “9”, when a start winning is not detected continuously for 15 seconds of the corresponding game ball non-detection time, for example, an image that prompts the start winning is displayed. Production E (game ball not detected) is executed. In the game pattern non-detection No. “6” of the production pattern No. “10”, for example, when the start winning is not detected continuously for 19 seconds of the corresponding game ball non-detection time, an image that prompts the start winning is displayed, for example. Production F (game ball not detected) is executed. By referring to such a variation effect content (game ball non-detected) table, it is possible to reliably notify the player of the variation effect according to the start winning in the special figure variation display.

  The game ball non-detection time may be a uniformly determined time such as 2/3 of the game ball determination time. As a condition that the game ball is not detected, it is possible that the launch of the game ball is not detected within the game ball determination time. In the variation effect content (game ball non-detection) table of FIG. 30, the elapsed time from the last start winning in the game ball determination time is defined as the game ball non-detection time. It is stipulated that the effect display prompting the start prize after the elapse of time is performed only once, but the effect display indicating that effect may be performed a plurality of times, for example, every 3 seconds. In addition, the measurement of the game ball non-detection time is started simultaneously with the start of the measurement of the game ball determination time, but the measurement of the game ball non-detection time may be started from the time when the launch operation by the player is detected. According to this, if there is a firing operation, an effect display that prompts a start prize is performed, while if there is no firing operation, no effect display that prompts a start prize can be performed, and a game that does not attempt to advance the game It is possible to perform an effect display suitable for each player after selecting the player and the player aiming for the starting prize.

  Next, various processes executed by the sub control circuit will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Sub control circuit main processing]
The sub-control circuit main process will be described with reference to FIG. The sub control circuit 200 receives various commands from the main control circuit 60 and performs various processes such as a rendering process. Among these processes, the control process according to the present invention will be described below.

  In step S2000, initialization processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs initialization setting processing in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2010.

  In step S2010, random number update processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for updating the random number stored in the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2020.

  In step S2020, command analysis processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for analyzing commands received from the main control circuit 60 and stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 210. This process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2030.

  In step S2030, effect processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs control related to the change effect using the effect button 80. This process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2040.

  In step S2040, display control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for display on the liquid crystal display device 32 to the display control circuit 250. In the display control circuit 250, a VDP (not shown) receives various image data such as identification symbol data, background image data, and rendering image data based on data for displaying the rendering image from the sub CPU 206. The data is read from the image data ROM, overlapped, and displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2050. Thus, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a display control unit that controls the display unit (the liquid crystal display device 32).

  In step S2050, a sound / lamp control process is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 executes sound control processing for controlling sound generated from the speaker 46 and lamp control processing for controlling light emission of various lamps 132. When this process ends, the process is transferred again to the random number update process (step S2010).

[Sub-control circuit interrupt processing]
Even when the sub control circuit main process shown in FIG. 31 is being executed, this process may be interrupted and the sub control circuit interrupt process may be executed. The sub control circuit interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated every predetermined period (for example, 2 msec) from a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) of the sub control circuit 200. The sub control circuit interrupt process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S2100, a process for saving the register is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of saving values used in the program being executed stored in each register (storage area). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2110.

  In step S2110, effect random number update processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of updating so that the effect random number counter value for effect pattern determination is incremented by one. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2120.

  In step S2120, command reception processing is performed. In this process, when the sub CPU 206 receives a command from each control circuit, for example, a winning detection command or a variation pattern designation command supplied from the main control circuit 60, the sub CPU 206 stores the received command in the reception buffer of the work RAM 210. I do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2130.

  In step S2130, timer update processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for updating the timer counter value stored in the work RAM 210. The timer counter value is used, for example, for measuring the execution time of the fluctuation effect in the effect process of FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2140.

  In step S2140, command output processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of outputting a command corresponding to the content of the effect to the sound control circuit 230, the lamp control circuit 240, the display control circuit 250, and the effect button control circuit 260. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2150.

  In step S2150, processing for restoring the register is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for restoring the value saved in step S2100 to each register. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Command analysis processing]
The command analysis process executed in step S2020 in FIG. 31 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S2200, processing for determining whether there is a received command is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the command received from the main control circuit 60 is stored as command data in the reception buffer of the work RAM 210. If it is determined that there is a received command, the process proceeds to step S2210. If it is determined that there is no received command, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2210, a process of reading command data is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of reading command data stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 210, for example, command data such as a winning detection command and a variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2220.

  In step S2220, processing is performed to determine whether the command data read from the buffer is a variation pattern designation command. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the command is a variation pattern designation command, it moves the process to step S2230, and if it determines that it is not a variation pattern designation command, it moves the process to step S2240.

  In step S2230, effect pattern determination processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines one effect pattern from a plurality of effect patterns including a variable effect. This process will be described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2240, processing for determining whether or not the command data read from the buffer is a derived symbol designation command is performed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it is a derived symbol designation command, it moves the process to step S2250, and if it determines that it is not a derived symbol designation command, it moves the process to step S2260.

  In step S2250, a derived symbol determination process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 executes a process of determining a decoration symbol to be derived and displayed based on the derived symbol designation command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2260, processing corresponding to the received command is performed. In this processing, when the sub CPU 206 receives, for example, a symbol stop command, a winning end display command, a start opening prize command, and the like from the main control circuit 60, the sub CPU 206 executes processing of contents corresponding to these commands. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Direction pattern determination processing]
The effect pattern determination process executed in step S2230 of FIG. 33 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S2300, a process for determining an effect pattern is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines the effect pattern No with reference to the effect distribution table of FIG. 25, and further relates to the effect based on the determined effect pattern No by referring to the effect table of FIG. Time, type of production (reach production, SP reach production, variation production), production contents are determined. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Direction processing]
The effect process executed in step S2030 of FIG. 31 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S2400, a process for determining whether or not a variation effect is being executed is performed. In this process, when the sub CPU 206 determines that the changing effect is being executed, the sub CPU 206 ends the present subroutine, and when determining that the changing effect is not being executed, the sub CPU 206 shifts the process to step S2410.

  In step S2410, a process of registering effect contents according to the determined effect pattern is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 sets a command related to the content of the effect according to the determined effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2420. The command set in the work RAM 210 is output by command output processing.

  In step S2420, processing for starting the measurement of the performance execution time is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 starts measuring the performance execution time using the timer counter value in the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2430.

  In step S2430, a process for determining whether or not an effect pattern of variable effects has been determined is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the effect pattern Nos determined in the effect pattern determination process are “4” to “6” and “8” to “10”. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the effect pattern of the variation effect has been determined, the process proceeds to step S2440. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the effect pattern of the change effect has not been determined, the process proceeds to step S2480. Move processing.

  In step S2440, a process of determining whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of execution of the variable effect is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of measurement in step S2420, based on the timer counter value of the work RAM 210. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the predetermined time has elapsed, it moves the process to step S2450, and if it determines that the predetermined time has not elapsed, it moves the process to step S2480. This predetermined time is determined in advance as a time shorter than the time of the variation effect defined in the effect table of FIG. The predetermined time may be 0, or may be a different time depending on the type of variation effect (effect pattern No, variation effect No).

  In step S2450, variation effect processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 controls the fluctuating effects corresponding to any of the effect patterns Nos. “4” to “6” and “8” to “10”. This process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2460.

  In step S2460, it is determined whether or not the time during which the pressing operation of effect button 80 is valid (pressing valid time) has ended. In this process, based on the timer counter value of the work RAM 210, the sub CPU 206 ends the effective pressing time starting from the end time of the changing effect (the time when the game ball determination time has elapsed) without pressing the effect button 80. Determine whether or not. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the effective pressing time has expired, it moves the process to step S2470, and if it determines that the effective pressing time has not ended, it moves the process to step S2480.

  In step S2470, the effect button 80 is moved to the initial position P0. In this process, the sub CPU 206 rotates the cylindrical cam 83 in a predetermined direction (counterclockwise direction D2 in the present embodiment) at a predetermined rotation angle, and moves the guide roller 810 along the first guide groove 831 at the lower edge. By causing the relative movement to 830, the effect button 80 is lowered to the initial position P0. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2480. In addition, when moving a production | presentation button to an initial position, you may make it the movement speed and the aspect of a movement differ, for example according to the kind of jackpot or production time. Thus, for example, in the case of a loss, the effect button can be moved to the initial position very quickly, while in the case of a big hit, the effect button can be moved gradually to the initial position in a stepwise manner. That is, the big hit expectation can be suggested also by the fluctuating effect when the effect button is returned to the initial position.

  In step S2480, processing for determining whether or not a change stop command has been received is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the variable stop command from the main control circuit 60 is stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 210. If it is determined that the variable stop command has been received, the sub CPU 206 proceeds to step S2490. If the process is shifted and it is determined that the variable stop command has not been received, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2490, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for ending the variation effect. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Variation effect processing]
The variation effect process executed in step S2450 of FIG. 35 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 36, in step S2500, processing for determining whether or not it is during the game ball determination time is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 refers to the variation effect content (game ball determination time) table of FIG. 29 and determines whether or not the game ball determination time is continuing based on the timer counter value of the work RAM 210. . In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the game ball determination time is continuing, it moves the process to step S2510, and if it determines that it is not the game ball determination time, it moves the process to step S2540. Note that the measurement of the game ball determination time is started in step S2940 of the variation effect registration initialization process described later. Further, when the variation effect is not started, it is determined that it is not during the game ball determination time.

  In step S2510, a process for determining whether or not the effect button 80 has reached the highest point is performed. In this process, when the sub CPU 206 determines that the effect button 80 has not reached the maximum achievement point, the sub CPU 206 proceeds to step S2520 and determines that the effect button 80 has reached the maximum achievement point. The process moves to step S2700 of 38.

  In step S2520, processing for determining whether or not a start winning prize has been detected is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a winning (passing) is detected at the start of the game ball. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a start winning of a game ball has been detected, the sub CPU 206 moves the process to step S2530, and if it determines that a start winning of a game ball has not been detected, the sub CPU 206 performs step S2800 of FIG. Move processing to.

  In step S2530, referring to the variable effect content (movement unit) table, processing for registering the effect content (movement unit) is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 responds, for example, when the effect pattern No. “4” of the change effect is determined and the movement unit No “1” is registered in the change effect registration initialization process described later accordingly. The effect A (movement unit) is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Further, for example, when the variation effect production pattern No. “6” is determined, and any one of the movement units “3” to “5” is registered in the variation production registration initialization process described later accordingly. Any one of the corresponding effects C (movement unit) to effects E (movement unit) is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2540, processing for determining whether or not the game ball determination time has ended is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 refers to the variation effect content (game ball determination time) table of FIG. 29 and determines whether or not the game ball determination time has ended based on the timer counter value of the work RAM 210. In this process, when the sub CPU 206 determines that the game ball determination time has not ended and the variation effect has not started, the process proceeds to step S2550 and determines that the game ball determination time has ended. Then, the process proceeds to step S2600 in FIG.

  In step S2550, the sub CPU 206 performs variable effect registration initialization processing. This process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2510.

  In step S2600 of FIG. 37, a process is performed to determine whether or not the effect content (game ball determination time) or the effect content (maximum achievement point) has already been executed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the game ball determination time has already expired, or whether or not the effect button 80 has already reached the maximum achievement point. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the game ball determination time has not yet expired and the effect button 80 has not yet reached the maximum achievement point, the sub CPU 206 shifts the process to step S2610 to determine the game ball determination. If it is determined that the time has already expired or that the production button 80 has already reached the maximum achievement point, the process proceeds to step S2640.

  In step S2610, referring to the variation effect content (game ball determination time) table, processing for registering the effect content (game ball determination time) is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines, for example, that the variation pattern effect pattern No. “4” is determined, and accordingly, the game ball determination time No “1” is registered in the variation effect registration initialization process described later. A corresponding effect A (game ball determination time) is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Further, for example, when the variation effect production pattern No. “10” is determined and the game ball determination time No “6” is registered in the variation production registration initialization process to be described later, the corresponding production F (game) Sphere determination time) is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2620.

  In step S2620, processing for setting the effective pressing time is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 sets a predetermined pressing effective time in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 as a time during which the pressing operation of the effect button 80 is effective. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2630.

  In step S2630, processing for starting measurement of the effective pressing time is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 starts measuring the effective pressing time using the timer counter value of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2640.

  In step S2640, a process for determining whether or not the effective pressing time is in effect is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the effective pressing time is continuing based on the effective pressing time and the timer counter value stored in the work RAM 210. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the effective pressing time is continuing, it moves the process to step S2650, and ends this subroutine if it determines that the effective pressing time has ended.

  In step S2650, a process is performed to determine whether or not the effect button 80 has been operated. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the effect button 80 has been pressed according to the presence or absence of an operation ON signal from the sensor of the effect button 80. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the effect button 80 has been pressed, the sub CPU 206 moves the process to step S2660. If it determines that the effect button 80 has not been pressed, the sub CPU 206 ends this subroutine.

  In step S2660, a process of registering effect contents according to the operation is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 sets a command related to the effect content according to the pressing operation of the effect button 80 in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. The command set in the work RAM 210 is output by command output processing.

  In step S2700 in FIG. 38, processing for registering the production content (maximum achievement point) is performed with reference to the variation production content (maximum achievement point) table. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines, for example, the effect pattern No. “4” of the change effect, and the maximum achievement point “P1” of the change effect No “1” is registered in the change effect registration initialization process described later accordingly. If so, the corresponding variation effect A (maximum achievement point) is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Further, for example, if the variation effect production pattern No. “6” is determined and the maximum achievement point “P3” of the variation production No “3” is registered in the variation production registration initialization process to be described later, Fluctuation effect C (maximum achievement point) to be set is set in a predetermined area of work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2710.

  In step S2710, processing for setting the effective pressing time is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 sets a predetermined pressing effective time in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 as a time during which the pressing operation of the effect button 80 is effective. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2720.

  In step S2720, processing for starting measurement of the effective pressing time is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 starts measuring the effective pressing time using the timer counter value of the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2800 in FIG. 39, processing for determining whether or not a game ball has not been detected for a predetermined time or longer is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 refers to the variation effect content (game ball non-detection) table and wins (passes) at the start of the game ball even if a predetermined time corresponding to the corresponding game ball non-detection time has elapsed. Whether or not is detected is determined. In this process, when the sub CPU 206 determines that the gaming ball has not been detected for a predetermined time or longer (start winning prize has not been detected), the process moves to step S2810 and determines that the gaming ball has been detected before the predetermined time has elapsed. Then, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2810, referring to the variation effect content (game ball not detected) table, processing for registering the effect content (game ball not detected) is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines, for example, that the effect pattern No. “4” of the change effect is determined, and accordingly, when the game ball non-detection No “1” is registered in the change effect registration initialization process described later. The corresponding effect A (no game ball detected) is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Further, for example, when the variation effect production pattern No. “10” is determined and the game ball non-detection No “6” is registered in the variation production registration initialization process described later, the corresponding production F (game) Sphere not detected) is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Variation production registration initialization process]
The variation effect registration initialization process executed in step S2550 of FIG. 36 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S2900, a process of registering the highest point according to the production pattern is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 acquires the effect pattern No. related to the change effect determined in the effect pattern determination process, and the highest change effect No. corresponding to the effect pattern No. from the change effect content (maximum achievement point) table. The reaching point is extracted, and the highest reaching point is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. For example, when the sub CPU 206 obtains the effect pattern No. “4”, the sub CPU 206 sets the maximum reaching point P1 of the corresponding change effect No. “1” in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Further, when the sub CPU 206 obtains the effect pattern No. “10”, the sub CPU 206 sets the maximum reaching point P3 of the corresponding change effect No. “6” in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2910.

  In step S2910, a game ball determination time corresponding to the effect pattern is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 obtains the effect pattern No. related to the variation effect determined in the effect pattern determination process, and the game ball determination time corresponding to the effect pattern No. from the variation effect content (game ball determination time) table. The game ball determination time of No is extracted, and the game ball determination time is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. For example, when the sub CPU 206 acquires the production pattern No “4”, the sub CPU 206 sets 10 seconds corresponding to the game ball determination time No “1” in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Further, when the sub CPU 206 acquires the effect pattern No. “10”, the sub-CPU 206 sets 25 seconds corresponding to the game ball determination time No. “6” in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2920.

  In step S2920, a process of registering the movement unit of effect button 80 according to the effect pattern is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 obtains the effect pattern No. related to the change effect determined in the effect pattern determination process, and, for example, lottery the movement unit No. corresponding to the effect pattern No. from the change effect content (movement unit) table. The movement unit corresponding to the determined movement unit No is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. For example, when the sub CPU 206 obtains the effect pattern No. “4”, the sub CPU 206 sets 1/5 of the highest reaching point of the movement unit No. “1” corresponding to the effect pattern No. “4” in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Further, when the sub CPU 206 acquires the production pattern No “10”, the sub CPU 206 determines one of the movement units No “8” to “10” corresponding thereto by lottery, and the movement unit amount corresponding to the determined movement unit No. (1/3 of the highest point, 1/2 of the highest point, or 1/1 of the highest point) is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2930.

  In step S2930, a process of registering a game ball non-detection time during the game ball determination time according to the effect pattern is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 obtains the effect pattern No. related to the variation effect determined in the effect pattern determination process, and the game ball corresponding to the effect pattern No is not detected from the variation effect content (game ball not detected) table. The game ball undetected time of No is extracted, and the game ball undetected time is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. For example, when the sub CPU 206 acquires the production pattern No. “4”, the sub-CPU 206 sets the game ball non-detection time of 7 seconds corresponding to the game ball non-detection No. “1” in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Further, when the sub CPU 206 obtains the effect pattern No. “10”, the sub-CPU 206 sets the game ball non-detection time of 19 seconds corresponding to the game ball non-detection No. “6” in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2940.

  In step S2940, processing for starting measurement of the game ball determination time is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 starts measuring the game ball determination time using the timer counter value of the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Operation timing example of fluctuating effects]
Next, with reference to FIG. 41, the operation timing of the variation effect will be described. In the example of the operation timing shown in the figure, it is assumed that the reach effect is started during the special figure fluctuation display. At the start of the reach effect, the number of special symbols held is 0, and the position P of the effect button 80 is the initial position P0. As the variation effect, it is assumed that the variation effect D (maximum reaching point P1) of the effect pattern No “8” is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 41, when the reach effect is developed into the SP reach effect, the change effect is also started with the start of the SP reach effect. That is, in this example, an SP reach effect capable of varying effects is executed. In this example, the measurement of the game ball determination time is started at the start of the SP reach effect (variation effect).

  When a game ball entering the start opening (start winning) is detected during the game ball determination time of the fluctuating effect, the reserved number of special symbols is incremented by one accordingly. At this time, based on the highest reaching point P1 corresponding to the production pattern No. and the movement unit (1/5 of the highest arrival point) corresponding to the production pattern No, the production button 80 has its position P at the initial position P0. From (P1−P0) / 5.

  Further, when a game ball entering the start opening (start winning prize) is detected during the game ball determination time of the fluctuating effect, the number of reserved special symbols is incremented by 1 accordingly, and the total becomes 2. . At this time as well, the effect button 80 rises so that the position P is displaced from the current position P0 + (P1-P0) / 5 by (P1-P0) / 5. That is, the position P of the effect button 80 is P0 + 2 (P1−P0) / 5.

  Further, when a game ball entering the start opening (start winning prize) is detected during the game ball determination time of the fluctuating effect, a total of 3 is obtained by adding 1 to the number of reserved special symbols accordingly. . At this time, similarly to the above, the effect button 80 rises so that the position P is displaced from the current position P0 + 2 (P1-P0) / 5 by (P1-P0) / 5. That is, the position P of the effect button 80 is P0 + 3 (P1−P0) / 5.

  Further, when a game ball entering the start opening (start winning prize) is detected during the game ball determination time of the fluctuating effect, the number of reserved special symbols is incremented by 1 accordingly, and the total is 4. . At this time, similarly to the above, the effect button 80 rises so that the position P is displaced from the current position P0 + 3 (P1−P0) / 5 by (P1−P0) / 5. That is, the position P of the effect button 80 is P0 + 4 (P1−P0) / 5.

  Furthermore, when a game ball is entered into the start opening (start prize) during the game ball determination time of the variation effect, the number of reserved balls is not added because the number of reserved special symbols is the upper limit. However, at this time as well, the effect button 80 rises so that the position P is displaced from the current position P0 + 4 (P1-P0) / 5 by (P1-P0) / 5. That is, the position P of the effect button 80 reaches P0 + 5 (P1−P0) / 5, that is, the first position P1, and reaches the highest point. In this way, each time a start prize is detected during the game ball determination time of the variation effect, the variation effect is such that the effect button 80 gradually rises to reach the highest point.

  In addition, during the game ball determination time, when a start winning is not detected continuously over a game ball non-detection time (12 seconds in this example) corresponding to the effect pattern No, a predetermined effect (in this example, D (game ball not detected)) is executed. Thereby, it is possible to suggest a fluctuating effect that the effect button 80 rises stepwise in accordance with the start winning prize.

  When the game ball determination time ends, the measurement of the effective pressing time is started. During such a pressing effective time, when the current position P of the effect button 80 is the first position P1, the player can press the effect button 80. When the effect button 80 is actually pressed, the position P of the effect button 80 is returned to the initial position P0. After the effect button 80 is returned to the initial position P0 in response to the pressing operation, a variable effect may be performed again as a revival effect.

  On the other hand, even during the pressing effective time, for example, when the number of reserved special symbols is 1 to 3, the position P of the effect button 80 is not at the initial position 0 or the first position P1, so the player Even if the button 80 is pressed, the effect button 80 cannot be pressed down. Thereby, the player can know that the maximum achievement point has not been reached.

  When the SP reach effect with such a change effect ends, the effect button 80 is returned to the initial position 0. And when the production to be performed next is the normal production, the production for the reserved number is performed.

  In this way, the sub CPU 206 realizes an effect determining unit that determines an effect based on the lottery result by the lottery unit. Further, when the sub CPU 206 controls the specific effect based on the determination of the specific effect (variation effect) by the effect determining unit, the sub CPU 206 detects the detection unit (the first start winning a prize opening switch 116, the first Each time the passing of a game ball is detected by the 2 start winning a prize opening switch 117), an effect control means for performing a control to operate the changing means so as to change the mode of the operation means (effect button 80) is realized.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, when the variation effect is determined, and each time a start winning is detected during the game ball determination time of the variation effect, the aspect of the effect button 80 increases stepwise. A physical performance operation is performed. Thus, the player can change the operation mode of the effect button 80 in accordance with the start winning prize together with a sense of expectation for the transition to the big hit game state when the variable effect is performed. Not only watching but also launching of the game ball will be boosted, and it is possible to effectively exhibit a production effect that actively encourages the player to advance the game.

  Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the element of the same or similar structure as what is based on embodiment mentioned above, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a variation effect content (maximum achievement point) table stored in the program ROM 208 in another embodiment. As shown in the figure, in the variation effect content (maximum achievement point) table, an effect pattern No (number) corresponding to the variation effect, a variation effect No (number), the highest achievement point, and the effect content (maximum achievement point) are stored. It is prescribed. By referring to such a variation effect content (maximum achievement point) table, in the effect pattern No. “4”, one of the variation effect Nos. “1” to “3” is determined by lottery. Has been. When the variation effect No “1” is determined, the variation effect A in which the highest point of the effect button 80 is P1− (P1−P0) / 2, that is, exactly half the initial position P0 and the first position P1. (The highest point reached) can be executed. When the variation effect No “2” is determined, the highest point of the effect button 80 is P1− (P1−P0) /1.5, that is, a position of 2/3 between the initial position P0 and the first position P1. Fluctuation effect B (the highest point reached) is made executable. When the variation effect No “3” is determined, a variation effect C (maximum achievement point) in which the highest reaching point of the effect button 80 becomes the first position P1 can be executed. Similarly, in the effect pattern No. “5”, when the change effect No. “4” is determined by lottery, the highest reaching point of the effect button 80 is exactly half of the first position P1 and the second position P2. When the variation effect D (maximum reaching point) is executable and the variation effect No “5” is determined, the highest reaching point of the effect button 80 is 2/3 between the first position P1 and the second position P2. When the variation effect E (maximum achievement point) at the position of the button is made executable and the variation effect No “6” is determined, the variation effect F (maximum achievement) where the highest achievement point of the effect button 80 becomes the second position P2. Point) is made executable. In the effect pattern No “6”, when the change effect No “7” is determined by lottery, the change effect G in which the highest point of the effect button 80 is exactly half of the second position P2 and the third position P3. (Maximum reaching point) can be executed, and when the variation effect No. “8” is determined, the highest reach point of the effect button 80 is a position 2/3 between the second position P2 and the third position P3. When the variation effect H (maximum reaching point) is made executable and the variation effect No “9” is determined, the variation effect I (maximum reaching point) in which the highest reaching point of the effect button 80 is the third position P3 is obtained. It can be executed. For the production patterns “8” to “10”, the variation production (maximum achievement point) is similarly defined. By referring to such a variation effect content (maximum achievement point) table, various types of variation effects with different maximum achievement points can be executed according to the effect pattern No (variation effect No). According to such fluctuating effect content (maximum achievement point), the big hit expectation degree differs according to the fluctuating effects of various modes having different maximum achievement points.

  FIG. 43 is a diagram showing a prefetch effect table stored in the program ROM 208. As shown in the figure, the pre-reading effect table defines the pre-reading effect pattern No (number), the type of effect (pre-reading effect, continuous effect, variable effect), and effect contents as different from the effect table of FIG. Has been. The pre-reading effect means an effect based on the hold information before execution of the special figure change. Continuous production means that the prefetching effect is performed over a plurality of special figure fluctuations. As described above, the fluctuating effect means an effect that accompanies the rise of the effect button 80. By referring to such a prefetch effect table, a normal hold effect is executed in the prefetch effect pattern No “1”. In the prefetch effect pattern No. “2”, a prefetch effect is executed. In the prefetch effect pattern No. “3”, a continuous effect is executed. In the prefetch effect patterns No. “4” to “6”, prefetch effects A to C accompanied by a variation effect are executed. In other words, in the present embodiment, the variation effect is performed based on the start winning during the special map variation display, and the variation effect may be performed as a prefetch effect using the hold information. As a result, it is difficult to distinguish, for example, the variation effect by the SP reach effect or the variation effect by the pre-reading effect.

[Command analysis processing]
The command analysis processing of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S3000, processing for determining whether there is a received command is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the command received from the main control circuit 60 is stored as command data in the reception buffer of the work RAM 210. If it is determined that there is a received command, the process proceeds to step S3010. If it is determined that there is no received command, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S3010, a process for reading command data is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of reading command data stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 210, for example, command data such as a winning detection command and a variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S3020.

  In step S3020, processing for determining whether or not the command data read from the buffer is a variation pattern designation command is performed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the command is a variation pattern designation command, it moves the process to step S3030. If it determines that it is not a variation pattern designation command, it moves the process to step S3040.

  In step S3030, effect pattern determination processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines one effect pattern from a plurality of effect patterns including the variable effects defined in the normal effect table, as in the above-described embodiment. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S3040, it is determined whether or not the command data read from the buffer is a start opening prize command. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the command is a start opening prize command, it moves the process to step S3050. If it determines that it is not a start opening prize command, it moves the process to step S3060.

  In step S3050, prefetch effect pattern determination processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines one prefetch effect pattern from a plurality of prefetch effect patterns defined in the prefetch effect table. This process will be described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S3060, processing is performed to determine whether the command data read from the buffer is a derived symbol designation command. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it is a derived symbol designation command, it moves the process to step S3070, and if it determines that it is not a derived symbol designation command, it moves the process to step S3080.

  In step S3070, a derived symbol determination process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 executes a process of determining a decoration symbol to be derived and displayed based on the derived symbol designation command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S3080, processing corresponding to the received command is performed. In this process, for example, when the sub CPU 206 receives a symbol stop command, a hit end display command, or the like from the main control circuit 60, the sub CPU 206 executes a process according to these commands. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Prefetching effect pattern determination processing]
The prefetch effect pattern determination process executed in step S3050 of FIG. 44 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S3100, a process of determining a prefetch effect pattern is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines the prefetch effect pattern No with reference to the prefetch effect table in FIG. 43, and sets the corresponding effect content together with the determined prefetch effect pattern No in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Direction processing]
The effect process executed in the sub control circuit main process of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S3200, a process of determining whether or not a pre-reading effect pattern No. has been determined is performed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the prefetch effect patterns No. “1” to “6” have been determined, it moves the process to step S3210 and determines that the effect pattern of the variable effect has not been determined. If so, the process moves to step S3220.

  In step S3210, a process of registering a prefetch hold display command is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 sets a prefetch hold display command for displaying a hold display image in a special display mode or the like in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. The prefetch hold display command set in the work RAM 210 is output by command output processing. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S3230.

  In step S3220, a process for registering a normal hold display command is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 sets a normal hold display command for displaying a hold display image in a normal display mode in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. The normal hold display command set in the work RAM 210 is output by command output processing. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S3230.

  In step S3230, a process for determining whether or not a variable effect is being executed is performed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the changing effect is not being executed, it moves the process to step S3240, and if it determines that the changing effect is being executed, it moves the process to step S3270.

  In step S3240, prefetch effect processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 controls the prefetch effect corresponding to any of the prefetch effect patterns No “1” to “6”. This process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S3250.

  In step S3250, processing for registering effect contents corresponding to the prefetch effect pattern is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 sets a command related to the effect content according to the prefetch effect pattern determined in the prefetch effect pattern determination process in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S3260. The command set in the work RAM 210 is output by command output processing.

  In step S3260, variation effect start determination processing is performed. This process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S3270.

  In step S3270, processing for determining whether or not a change stop command has been received is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the variable stop command from the main control circuit 60 is stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 210. If it is determined that the variable stop command has been received, the sub CPU 206 proceeds to step S3280. If the process is shifted and it is determined that the variable stop command has not been received, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S3280, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for ending the variation effect. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Pre-reading effect processing]
The prefetch effect process executed in step S3240 of FIG. 46 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S3300, a process of registering effect contents according to the determined effect pattern is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 sets a command related to the effect content according to the prefetch effect pattern determined in the prefetch effect pattern determination process in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S3310. The command set in the work RAM 210 is output by command output processing.

  In step S3310, a process of determining whether or not to perform a prefetch effect through a plurality of variation effects is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not to execute a prefetch effect with a prefetch effect pattern No. “4” to “6”. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines to execute a prefetch effect with a variation effect, the sub CPU 206 moves the process to step S3320, and ends this subroutine if it determines that it is not a prefetch effect with a variation effect.

  In step S3320, based on the pre-reading effect, the registration change of the command related to the pending effect that has already been stored is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 sets the pre-reading effect hold effect command set in the work RAM 210 as a standby command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Variation production start determination process]
The variation effect start determination process executed in step S3260 of FIG. 46 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S3400, a process for determining whether or not to perform a variable effect next as an effect is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 moves the process to step S3410 when it is determined that the changing effect is to be performed next, and moves the process to step S3430 when it is determined that the changing effect is not performed next.

  In step S3410, processing for determining whether or not to perform a variation effect as a prefetch effect is performed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the variation effect is to be performed as the pre-reading effect, the process proceeds to step S3420. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the variation effect is not performed as the pre-reading effect, the process proceeds to step S3450.

  In step S3420, processing for interrupting the variation effect as the prefetch effect is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 sets a command for interrupting the pre-reading effect with the changing effect in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S3430, processing for determining whether or not to perform a variation effect as a prefetch effect is performed. In this process, when the sub CPU 206 determines that the variation effect is to be performed as the prefetch effect, the sub CPU 206 moves the process to step S3440, and ends the present subroutine when it is determined that the variation effect is not performed as the prefetch effect.

  In step S3440, processing for resuming the variation effect as the interrupted prefetch effect is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads from the work RAM 210 a command indicating that it has been interrupted in step S3420, and resumes the pre-reading effect with the changing effect based on the read command. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S3450.

  In step S3450, a variation effect process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 controls the change effect by the processes of FIGS. 36 to 39 as in the above-described embodiment. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the sub CPU 206 holds the game by detecting the passage of the game ball by the detecting means (the first start winning port switch 116 and the second starting winning port switch 117) while the identification information is variably displayed. Based on the hold information stored in the information storage means (main RAM 70), an effect determining means capable of determining a specific effect (prefetch effect) is realized. Further, the sub CPU 206 controls the operation means (every time the passage of the game ball is detected by the detecting means when the specific effect is controlled based on the fact that the specific effect is determined by the effect determining means. The effect control means for performing the control for operating the changing means so as to change the mode of the effect button 80) is realized. In addition, the sub CPU 206 controls the prefetch effect when the passage of the game ball is detected by the detecting means when the prefetch effect is controlled based on the fact that the prefetch effect is determined by the effect determining means. An effect control unit that performs control to operate the changing unit so as to change the mode of the operation unit after being interrupted is realized.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the prefetch effect can be determined based on the hold information stored by detecting the start prize during the variation display of the special symbol, and such a prefetch effect is performed. In this case, even when a start winning is detected, the aspect of the effect button 80 is changed stepwise by the variation effect, so that a sense of expectation for the big hit gaming state is enhanced.

  In other words, the player aims at the start prize without taking the look-ahead effect from the interest of how the aspect of the effect button 80 changes according to the start prize together with the expectation for the transition to the big hit gaming state. Since the launch of the game ball is also boosted, it is possible to effectively exhibit a production effect that actively encourages the player to advance the game.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to each embodiment mentioned above.

  The game machine is not limited to a pachinko machine, and for example, an enclosed game machine, a ball game machine, a pachislot game machine, a gaming machine, or the like can be applied.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the expectation level is notified by raising the effect button 80 step by step. However, the operation means includes a trigger and the like other than the buttons that can be operated by the player. It may be the means. The variation effect using the operation means is not limited to the vertical movement, and the variation effect may be performed by vibration, a slide operation, or the like.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the start memory corresponding to the special symbol is used as the hold information, but the start memory corresponding to the normal symbol may be used as the hold information.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the effect button 80 is raised step by step every time a start winning is detected during the game ball determination time at the time of the change effect, but is not limited to this. . For example, if the pre-reading effect is regarded as a fluctuating effect, and the maximum number of holdings in the starting memory is 8, the starting memory is further counted based on the fact that the starting memory is 8 (maximum number). When the start winning of more than the maximum hold number is detected, the effect button 80 may be raised stepwise. That is, regardless of the game ball determination time, the conditions for starting the fluctuating effect include, for example, when the start memory is maximized, when a specific effect is determined, and a predetermined number of times specified in advance from the start of the game. Arbitrary conditions can be defined, such as when there is a diagram change display.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the passage (entrance) of the game ball at the first start port 25 and the second start port 44 is a condition for actually operating the variation effect, but the condition for operating the variation effect is as follows. For example, it is possible to apply the passing of a game ball at a passing gate, the entrance to a grand prize opening, the entrance to a general prize opening, the passing of a game ball at an out entrance, etc. If so, the detection location and detection means are not particularly limited.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the various end conditions related to the change effect include the end of the change effect, the end of the game ball determination time, and the end in response to the player's pressing operation. For example, when there is a predetermined entry during the variation effect, or when the start memory (holding ball) is lost during the variation effect by the pre-reading effect, the end condition may be set. In addition, as other examples, the end time conditions related to the fluctuating effects, such as the production time, the number of fluctuations, the fluctuation time, the number of balls held, the number of winnings, the number of times of operation of the ordinary electric or special electric accessory, the number of short hours, the number of times of change of accuracy, etc. These may be set as the start conditions of the fluctuating effects.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the fluctuating effect is actually activated within the game ball determination time during the SP reach effect or the look-ahead effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. You may make it alert | report the degree of expectation with respect to a big hit gaming state by actually operating a fluctuation | variation production | presentation only during an effect or only during both of these effects.

  In each of the embodiments described above, the unit of movement of the effect button 80 is registered in the case of the change effect. As another example, the ascending speed of the effect button (specifically, the rotational speed of the cylindrical cam) ) May be changed according to the degree of expectation, or the degree of expectation may be notified by combining the movement unit and the rising speed in various ways. In addition, for example, when the effect button is vibrated as a variation effect, for example, the expected degree is notified by combining various combinations of vibration intensity, vibration time, vibration period (frequency), and the like. May be.

  In each of the embodiments described above, the big hit gaming state is applied as a gaming state advantageous to the player. However, a so-called probability variation state or a short time state may be applied as an advantageous gaming state. In this case, for example, as a variation effect with high expectation, the probability of operation may increase as the game state becomes a big hit gaming state with a probability variation state or a short time state. In other words, the contents of the effects related to the variable effects in which the degree of game advantage for the player is proportional to the degree of expectation for the game state may be registered, and vice versa. You may make it register the production | presentation content which concerns on the fluctuation production that the magnitude | size of an expectation degree is in inverse proportion.

  In each of the embodiments described above, the variation effect is performed with a predetermined probability. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability that the variation effect is selected according to the gaming state is different. Or, the player may obtain the password issued from the gaming machine and enter the password into the gaming machine for the first time to perform the variation effect. In this way, when the probability that the variation effect is selected according to the gaming state is different, an effect of informing or suggesting the gaming state can be expected, and a condition for acquiring a password (for example, If you set a mission to save XX points by changing it 100 times), the game progresses actively because the player plays a game to clear such a condition. It can be expected to promote the effect.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the case where the player presses the operation unit with a force that exceeds the rotational drive force with respect to the operation unit is not particularly described. For example, the rotation drive force is applied to the operation unit. When a force exceeding the above value is applied to the drive motor or guide roller that rotates the cylindrical cam, the force exceeding the rotation drive force is detected, and the drive motor is driven so that it can be countered accordingly. The power may be increased.

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
14 gaming board 25 first start port 32 liquid crystal display device 33 normal symbol display device 34a, 34b first special symbol hold display LED
34c, 34d Second special symbol hold display LED
35 Special symbol display device (identification information display means)
39 Grand prize opening 40 Shutter (variable prize means)
44 Second starting port 48 Normal electric accessory 50 Normal symbol holding display device 56 General winning port 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU (lottery means, probability state selection means)
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM (holding information storage means)
80 Production button (operation means)
81 Movable body 82 Cover 83 Cylindrical cam (fluctuating means)
116 1st start winning a prize mouth switch (detection means, start detection means)
117 Second start prize opening switch (detection means, start detection means)
118 Start Port Solenoid 120 Grand Prize Open Port Solenoid 128 Dispensing Device 130 Launching Device (Launching Unit)
200 Sub-control circuit 206 Sub CPU (effect determining means, effect control means)
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
230 Voice control circuit 240 Lamp control circuit 250 Display control circuit

Claims (3)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls;
Launching means for launching a game ball into the game area;
A detecting means provided in the gaming area for detecting the passage of a gaming ball;
Lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player;
Production determination means for determining production based on the lottery result by the lottery means,
Effect control means for controlling the effect based on the effect determined by the effect determining means;
Operating means operated by the player;
Fluctuating means for fluctuating the operating means;
A gaming machine equipped with
The fluctuating means can fluctuate the operating means so as to form an aspect corresponding to the degree of expectation to shift to the advantageous gaming state as a lottery result by the lottery means,
The effect control means, when the specific effect is controlled based on the fact that the effect determining means has determined the specific effect, every time the passing of the game ball is detected by the detecting means, There line control to operate the changing means to change the mode of the operating means,
Included in the detection means is a start detection means for detecting the passage of a game ball,
A variable winning means that is provided in the game area and is in one of a first state in which a game ball is easily received and a second state in which a game ball is difficult to be received;
In the advantageous gaming state, the variable winning means repeats the first state and the second state based on the detection of the gaming ball by the start detection means, and accepts the gaming ball. A special game state to which a predetermined game value is given in response,
The lottery means has a high probability state that has a high probability of obtaining a lottery result indicating the transition to the special game state, and the special game as a probability state when performing the lottery to determine whether or not to transition to the special game state. A low-probability state in which the probability of obtaining a lottery result indicating transition to a state is lower than the high-probability state,
Based on the lottery result by the lottery means, the identification information is variably displayed and the identification information display means for stopping and displaying the identification information;
On-hold information storage for storing the lottery result by the lottery means as the hold information based on the passage of the game ball detected by the start detection means while the identification information is variably displayed by the identification information display means Means,
Probability state selection means for selecting transition to the high probability state or the low probability state after completion of the special gaming state based on the display result of the identification information by the identification information display means,
In the case where the effect control means is controlling the specific effect, the predetermined position in the vertical direction determined as the content of the specific effect each time the passage of the game ball is detected by the start detection means The fluctuating means is operable to raise the operating means stepwise until
The effect determining means shifts to the low probability state after the end of the special gaming state when the probability state selecting means selects to shift to the high probability state after the special gaming state ends. The gaming machine can determine the specific effect with a relatively large movement unit when the operation means is raised stepwise as compared to the case where is selected . The holding information storage means stores a predetermined number of the holding information as an upper limit,
When the control of the specific effect is performed, the effect control means changes the mode of the operation means every time the detection means detects the passage of the game ball. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein a mode of the operation means can be changed regardless of whether or not a predetermined number of the hold information is stored . In the case where the control for operating the changing means is performed by the effect control means, it is provided with an action restricting means for restricting a passive action of the operating means in accordance with a player's operation. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2 .

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