JP6064383B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

  One type of gaming machine is a pachinko machine. In a pachinko machine, for example, a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and if a game ball enters a predetermined starting entrance means provided in the game area, whether or not a big hit state is generated is determined by lottery. Accordingly, when the identification information is variably displayed on the special display device, and the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner based on the lottery result of the success / failure lottery, a jackpot state advantageous to the player occurs, and the player It becomes possible to acquire a prize ball.

  In recent years, for example, a pachinko machine that changes the launching mode of a game ball according to a game state such as occurrence of a big hit state can be seen (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-330516 A

However , in a pachinko machine that changes the launching mode of the game ball according to the gaming state, the player may be disadvantaged due to the change of the launching mode of the game ball. As a result, the interest for the player may be reduced.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the player.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to claim 1 is:
A launching means for launching a game ball;
A game area where the launched game ball is guided,
A first starting ball entering means provided so that the game ball can enter at a position where the game ball launched by the launch means so as to pass through at least the first area among the game areas; ,
Of the game areas, only the game balls fired by the launching means are provided so as to reach the second area so that the game balls flowing down the second area can enter the game area. An opportunity ball means,
Wherein among the game area, at least the game balls that are fired by said firing means to pass through the second region is provided in a reachable position, predetermined opened condition based on the incoming balls to at least the trigger ball entrance means If at least one open / close member is displaceable between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter or difficult to enter and an open state in which a game ball can enter or can easily enter and the second start-up ball entrance means that you,
A first drawing means for performing a first propriety lottery first winning probability due to incoming ball game balls to the first start-up ball entrance unit or the second start ball entrance means,
A second lottery means for performing a second winning / losing lottery with a second winning probability higher than the first winning probability due to the game ball entering the second starting ball entering means;
First display means for performing stop display in a specific manner based on the lottery result of the first winning / failing lottery resulting from the entry of the game ball into the first starting ball entry means after performing the variable display;
Second display for performing stop display in a specific manner based on the lottery result of the first winning or failing lottery or the second winning or failing lottery resulting from the entry of the game ball into the second starting pitching means after performing the variable display Means,
An open state in which only a game ball launched by the launching means so as to pass through the second area can be reached and a game ball flowing down the second area can enter, and a game Specific entry means having at least one opening / closing member displaceable between a closed state where the ball cannot enter,
First special game state generating means for generating a first special game state advantageous to a player when a winning result is obtained by the first winning / losing lottery;
A second special gaming state generating means for generating a second special gaming state that is less advantageous to the player than the first special gaming state when a winning result is obtained by the second winning / losing lottery;
A specific opening / closing control means for controlling opening / closing of the specific entry means when the first special gaming state or the second special gaming state occurs;
The lottery result of the first winning / failing lottery resulting from the entry of the game ball into the first starting ball entering means is stored, and the variable display executed by the first display means based on the lottery result has already been executed. First holding means for waiting until the end of the displayed variable display,
The lottery result of the first winning / failing lottery or the second winning / losing lottery resulting from the entry of the game ball into the second starting ball entering means is stored, and executed by the second display means based on the lottery result. A second holding means for waiting for the variable display until the end of the variable display that has already been executed,
In the second holding means, when a lottery result of the second winning or failing lottery for generating the second special gaming state is stored, an informing means capable of informing or suggesting the fact is provided. That is the gist.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, there is an excellent effect that it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in one Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the inner frame and the front frame set. It is a front view which shows structures, such as an inner frame and a game board. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the inner frame, the back pack unit, etc. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the main electrical structures of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the various counters used for game control. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process by the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart which shows reach determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows a through gate passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a game state check process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the correspondence of a lottery mode flag, a support mode flag, a game state specific counter, and a game state determination value. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st display control process. It is a flowchart which shows a change end time setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation display setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a variable winning apparatus control process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd display control process. It is a flowchart which shows an electric accessory control process. It is a flowchart which shows a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process of the payout control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a command determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process of a sub control apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the various counters used for the determination of a decoration design. It is a flowchart which shows the update process of a counter. It is a flowchart which shows the command determination process of a sub control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation display setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a hold display setting process. It is a figure for demonstrating jackpot classification. It is a figure which shows the structure of a 1st jackpot classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structure of a 2nd jackpot classification determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the storage structure of a probability variation big hit hour and a fluctuation pattern table, (b) is a figure which shows the storage structure of the time of perfect deviation and a fluctuation pattern table. It is a figure which shows the structure of the probability variation big hit / variation pattern table of a normal state. It is a figure which shows the structure of an opening / closing pattern control table. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the display mode of the decoration symbol display apparatus in a normal state. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the display mode of the decoration symbol display apparatus at the time of jackpot occurrence. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the display mode of the decoration symbol display apparatus in chance mode. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the display mode of the decoration symbol display apparatus in gold mode. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the display mode of the decoration symbol display apparatus in a roulette effect. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the display mode of the decoration symbol display apparatus when a hold display change process is performed.

As described above, there is a pachinko machine as a kind of gaming machine. In a pachinko machine, for example, a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and if a game ball enters a predetermined starting entrance means provided in the game area, whether or not a big hit state is generated is determined by lottery. Accordingly, when the identification information is variably displayed on the special display device, and the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner based on the lottery result of the success / failure lottery, a jackpot state advantageous to the player occurs, and the player It becomes possible to acquire a prize ball.

In recent years, for example, a pachinko machine that changes the launching mode of a game ball according to a game state such as occurrence of a big hit state can be seen (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

However, in a pachinko machine that changes the launch mode of the game ball according to the game state, for example, immediately after changing from the first launch mode (for example, “right-handed”) to the second launch mode (for example, “left-handed”). In addition, in a region where the game ball can reach only in the first launch mode, the variable winning device may be in an open state only for a relatively short time. In such a case, it is difficult to win the game ball to the variable winning device by returning from the second launch mode to the first launch mode. Thus, in a pachinko machine that changes the game ball firing mode according to the gaming state, the player may be disadvantaged by the change in the game ball firing mode. As a result, the interest for the player may be reduced.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the player.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Here, FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the inner frame 12 and the front frame set 14 are opened. FIG. 4 is a front view showing the configuration of the inner frame 12, the game board 30, and the like. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which the inner frame 12, the back pack unit 203, and the like are opened. However, in FIG. 3, for the sake of convenience, nails and accessories placed on the surface of the game board 30, a glass unit 137 attached to the front frame set 14 and the like are omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 3 and the like, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that constitutes an outline of the pachinko machine 10, and an inner frame 12 is supported at one side of the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed. .

  As shown in FIG. 6 and the like, the outer frame 11 has an upper side frame constituting portion 11a and a lower side frame constituting portion 11b made of a wooden plate material, and the left side frame constituting portion 11c and the right side frame constituting portion 11d are made of aluminum alloy. Each of the frame components 11a to 11d is assembled in a rectangular frame shape as a whole by a detachable fastener such as a screw.

  An upper hinge 81 and a lower hinge 82 are attached to the upper and lower ends of the left side frame constituting portion 11c (see FIG. 1). The upper and lower hinges 81 and 82 support the upper and lower portions of the inner frame 12 so that the inner frame 12 can be rotated. As a result, the inner frame 12 can be opened and closed. And the inner frame 12 etc. are accommodated in the space part formed inside the outer frame 11.

  The right side frame constituting portion 11d is formed with an extending wall portion 83 that protrudes from the vicinity of the rear end portion in the width direction toward the inside of the outer frame 11. The extending wall 83 covers the entire upper and lower sections corresponding to the locking device 600 (see FIG. 6) provided on the back side of the right side of the inner frame 12 from the back side of the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 5). In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, a pair of upper and lower receiving portions 84 and 85 to which the locking member of the locking device 600 is locked are provided on the front surface side of the extending wall portion 83. Further, a pressing portion 86 that abuts on an inner frame opening detection switch 92 described later is provided on the lower receiving portion 85 so as to protrude toward the inner side of the outer frame 11.

  Furthermore, a resin curtain decoration 87 is attached to the lower frame constituting portion 11b. A rib 88 projecting upward is integrally formed at the back of the upper surface of the curtain decoration 87. This makes it difficult to form a gap with the inner frame 12.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is set up and down on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, so that the inner frame 12 can be opened forward with the opening / closing axis serving as an axis. It has become. The inner frame 12 is mainly composed of a resin base 38 whose outer shape is rectangular, and a substantially elliptical window hole 39 is formed at the center of the resin base 38.

  A front frame set 14 is attached to the front side of the inner frame 12 so that it can be opened and closed. As with the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 can be opened forward with an opening / closing axis set along the top and bottom on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10.

  The front frame set 14 has a rectangular outer shape like the inner frame 12, and covers almost the entire front side of the inner frame 12 in the closed state. A substantially elliptical window 101 is formed at the center of the front frame set 14. Thereby, the game board 30 (game area) attached to the rear surface of the inner frame 12 can be visually recognized from the outside through the window portion 101 of the front frame set 14 and the window hole 39 of the inner frame 12. The detailed configuration of the game board 30 will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front side of the front frame set 14, a lower tray 15 as a ball tray is provided at the lower center, and game balls discharged from the discharge port 16 are stored in the lower tray 15. It is possible. In addition, on the front side of the lower plate 15, a ball removal lever 25 for discharging the game ball from the lower plate 15 is provided. In addition, an effect button 125 with a built-in LED is provided on the left side of the lower plate 15, and by pressing the effect button 125, a corresponding effect is performed on a decorative symbol display device 42 described later. Or the production content is changed.

  On the right side of the lower plate 15, a game ball launching handle (hereinafter simply referred to as a handle) 18 protruding toward the front side is provided. The handle 18 is provided with a touch sensor (not shown) and an operation amount detection means (not shown) for detecting the operation amount of the operation unit of the handle 18.

  An upper plate 19 is provided above the lower plate 15. The upper plate 19 is a ball tray that temporarily stores the game balls and guides them toward a game ball launching device (hereinafter simply referred to as launching device) 60 as launching means, which will be described later, while being aligned in a row. When the upper plate 19 is full of game balls, the game balls to be paid out are guided to the lower plate 15 via the lower plate communication passage 71 and the discharge port 16 described later.

  The upper plate 19 is provided with a ball lending button 121 and a return button 122. Thereby, in the game hall or the like, when the ball lending button 121 is operated with a bill or a card inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, depending on the operation Rental balls are supplied to the upper plate 19. On the other hand, the return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. However, the ball lending button 121 and the return button 122 are not necessary for a pachinko machine in which game balls are directly lending to the upper plate 19 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, so-called cash machine.

  Further, the upper plate 19 is provided with a ball removal button 123. When the ball removal button 123 is pressed, a communication hole (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the ball guide path of the upper plate 19 and communicating with the lower plate 15 is opened and stored in the upper plate 19. The game ball is guided (dropped) to the lower plate 15. That is, the player can move the game ball on the upper plate 19 to the lower plate 15 at any time by operating the ball removal button 123.

  In addition, light emitting means such as various lamps are provided around the front surface of the front frame set 14. These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing and controlling the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. For example, a frame lamp 102 incorporating a light emitting means such as an LED is provided on the periphery of the window 101. Further, on both sides of the frame lamp 102, there are provided error display lamps 104 that are turned on when a predetermined error occurs. Note that a number of fine through holes corresponding to the speaker SP (see FIG. 3) provided on the back surface of the front frame set 14 are formed in the frame lamp 102 above the error display lamps 104.

  A glass unit 137 is attached to the back side of the front frame set 14. The glass unit 137 is not attached to a pair of conventional front and rear rectangular glass plates separately in front and rear pairs, but is formed into a round shape as a whole and attached after being assembled.

  Next, the inner frame 12 (resin base 38) will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the game board 30 is mounted on the inner frame 12 (resin base 38) on the rear side of the window hole 39. The game board 30 is attached in a state in which the peripheral edge thereof is in contact with the back side of the inner frame 12 (resin base 38). Therefore, a substantially central portion of the front surface portion of the game board 30 is exposed to the front surface side of the inner frame 12 through the window hole 39 of the resin base 38.

  Further, at the lower part of the front surface of the inner frame 12 (resin base 38), that is, below the window hole 39 (game board 30), the launching device 60 as launching means and the game ball immediately after being launched from the launching device 60 are placed. A guide rail 61 for guiding is attached. In the present embodiment, a solenoid-type firing device is employed as the firing device 60. In addition, above the launching device 60, a ball feeding device that guides the game balls guided from the upper plate 19 one by one to the launching position of the launching device 60 by driving a built-in driving means (for example, a solenoid). 63 is provided.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 30 includes a general winning port 31, a variable winning device (large winning port) 32, an upper starting winning port 33A, a lower starting winning port 33B, a through gate 34, a variable display device unit 35, a first special display device 43L and The second special display device 43R and the like are disposed in a through hole formed by router processing, and are attached from the front side of the game board 30 with wood screws or the like. As is well known, when a game ball wins (enters) various winning ports such as the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, the upper starting winning port 33A, and the lower starting winning port 33B, it is detected by various detection switches, and the upper plate 19 A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to (or the lower plate 15). For example, when there is a prize at the upper start prize opening 33A, three when there is a prize at the lower start prize opening 33B, 10 when there is a prize at the general prize opening 31 When there are winnings in the variable winning device 32, 15 game balls are paid out to the upper plate 19 (lower plate 15). In addition, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36, and the game balls that have not won the various winning ports such as the general winning port 31 are discharged out of the game area through the out port 36. .

  Here, the upper start winning opening 33A constitutes a first starting entry means, the lower start winning entry 33B constitutes a second starting entry means (start entry means), and the variable winning device 32 is a specific entry means. Configure.

  In addition, the game board 30 is provided with a large number of nails for appropriately dispersing and adjusting the falling direction of the game balls, and various members such as windmills (servants). As a result, the above-described winning winning openings 33A, 33B and the like are adjusted so as to occur with an appropriate probability.

  The variable winning device 32 includes a large winning opening 32a through which game balls can be won, a rectangular flat plate opening / closing plate 32b as an opening / closing member for opening / closing the large winning opening 32a, and a large winning opening for driving the opening / closing plate 32b to open and close. And a solenoid (not shown).

  The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won into the big winning opening 32a, but when a predetermined condition is satisfied, such as when a big hit or a small win described later occurs, By exciting the solenoid for the mouth, the opening / closing plate 32b is tilted forward with the lower side as a rotation axis, so that the game ball is in an open state in which the prize winning opening 32a can be won.

  In the upper start winning opening 33A, game balls can always win. On the other hand, the lower start winning opening 33B is provided with an electric accessory 37 as an open / close type winning assist device.

  The electric accessory 37 includes a pair of left and right movable blades 37a serving as an opening / closing member that pivots and displaces in the left-right direction with the lower end side as an axis, and a start winning opening solenoid (not shown) that opens and closes the movable blade 37a. When the movable blade 37a opens and closes in response to the establishment of a predetermined condition, an open state in which the game ball flowing down the game area can win the lower start winning port 33B, and the game ball cannot win the lower start winning port 33B. The state can be changed between the closed state and the closed state.

  As will be described in detail later, the first start winning switch 224A and the second start winning switch 224B are provided in the upper start winning opening 33A and the lower starting winning opening 33B, respectively, for detecting the winning game balls. When a game ball is detected by the start winning switches 224A and 224B, whether or not to generate a big hit state or the like is determined, and special display devices 43L and 43R (and a decorative symbol display device 42 which will be described later). ) Is displayed in a variable display. And, when winning in the winning / losing lottery, a big hit state or the like is given.

  Here, the jackpot type in the present embodiment will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 34, in this embodiment, as the jackpot type, “16R probability variation jackpot A”, “16R probability variation jackpot B”, “4R probability variation jackpot A”, “4R probability variation jackpot B”, “16R normal jackpot A” , “16R normal jackpot B”, “4R normal jackpot A”, “4R normal jackpot B” and “JUB (Jump Up Bonus) jackpot”.

  In the big hit state of “16R probability variable big hit A”, “long open” is set as one special prize state, and this is repeated 16 times (16 rounds).

  In the present embodiment, “long open” means that a predetermined time of 30 seconds elapses after the open / close plate 32b of the variable winning device 32 is switched from the closed state to the open state, or a predetermined number of the variable winning device 32 is provided. One opening / closing operation until the game is closed on condition that 10 game balls are won.

  In the big hit state of “16R probable big hit B”, “long open” is set as one special prize state, and after this is repeated four times (four rounds), “short open” is set as one special prize state. This is repeated 12 times (12 rounds).

  In the present embodiment, “short opening” means that a specified time of 0.4 seconds elapses after the opening / closing plate 32b of the variable winning device 32 is switched from the closed state to the open state, or the variable winning device 32 is specified. One opening / closing operation until the closed state is obtained on condition that three game balls are won.

  In the present embodiment, based on the operation of the player's handle 18, the game ball is fired from the launch device 60 toward the game area at a rate of "0.6 seconds". On the other hand, in the “short opening”, the specified opening time of the opening / closing plate 32b is 0.4 seconds. That is, in the case of “short opening”, the opening time of the opening / closing plate 32b is shorter than the launching period of the game ball. Therefore, even one game ball may not win by only one “short opening”. For this reason, the opening / closing plate 32b is hardly closed based on the condition relating to the number of winning prizes (three winning prizes) among the two closing conditions corresponding to “short opening”, and the opening / closing board 32b once opened. Is normally closed based on the passage of a specified time (0.4 seconds). Thereby, in the execution period of “short opening”, it is avoided that the execution period changes each time.

  In the jackpot state of “4R probability variation jackpot A” and “4R probability variation jackpot B”, “long open” is set as one special prize state, and this is repeated four times (four rounds).

  In the big hit state of “16R normal big hit A”, “long open” is set as one special prize state, and after this is repeated 8 times (8 rounds), “short open” is set as one special prize state. This is repeated 8 times (8 rounds).

  In the big hit state of “16R normal big hit B”, “long open” is set as one special prize state, and after this is repeated four times (four rounds), “short open” is set as one special prize state. This is repeated 12 times (12 rounds).

  In the big hit state of “4R normal big hit A” and “4R normal big hit B”, “long open” is set as one special prize state, and this is repeated four times (four rounds).

  In the big hit state of “JUB jackpot”, “short open” is set as one special prize state, this is repeated 5 times, and then “long open” is set as one special prize state, and this is repeated 15 times. . In other words, five “short releases” are performed in the first round, and “long releases” are performed in the second to sixteenth rounds.

  Further, when the above-mentioned various “probable big hits” and “JUB big hits” occur, “high probability mode (high probability state)” is given as the lottery mode after the end of the big hit state. On the other hand, when various “normal jackpots” occur, “low probability mode (low probability state)” is given after the jackpot state ends.

  The “high probability mode” refers to a state in which the jackpot probability is increased as compared with the “low probability mode” set at the normal time. The “high probability mode” set after the end of the jackpot continues until the next jackpot state occurs.

  In addition, after the end of the various jackpots, the winning support mode related to the electric accessory 37 is displayed while the special display devices 43L and 43R are displayed a predetermined number of times or until the next jackpot state occurs. "High support mode (high pitched state)" is given.

  In the “high support mode”, the ratio of the open state to the closed state per unit time in the electric starter 37 of the lower start winning opening 33B is lower than the “low support mode (low entry state)” set at the normal time. The state that has increased.

  For example, as the “high support mode”, (1) a state in which the fluctuation display time in the normal symbol display device 41 described later is shorter than that in the “low support mode”, and (2) one time of the movable blade 37a of the electric accessory 37 A state in which the opening time (specified time) is longer than that in the “low support mode”, and (3) a state in which the specified number of game balls that can be won per opening of the movable blade 37a is larger than in the “low support mode”. (4) When the winning result is obtained by the open lottery of the electric player 37 caused by the passing of the game ball through the through gate 34, the number of executions of the opening / closing process of the movable blade 37a performed once is “low support mode” "(5) The winning probability in the open lottery of the electric accessory 37 is higher than the winning probability in the" low support mode ". In the high support mode in the present embodiment, the configurations (1), (2), and (5) are adopted. Of course, the present invention is not limited to this, and any one of the configurations (1) to (5) or any combination of these configurations (1) to (5) may be adopted as the “high support mode”. As a result, game balls are likely to win frequently at the lower start winning opening 33B, and the number of times that the big win lottery is executed increases and the ball has a good state.

  In the present embodiment, in the state where the “high support mode” is given, the first and second special display devices 43L are changed by changing the variation pattern table to a table for the “high support mode” as described later. , 43R (decorative symbol display device 42) is configured to be in a shorter state than in the “low support mode”.

  In this embodiment, after “16R probability variation jackpot A” and “4R probability variation jackpot A” are finished, “high support mode” is given until the next jackpot state occurs. The “high support mode” will be referred to as “until next time / high support mode”.

  After the “16R probability variation jackpot B” and “4R probability variation jackpot B” are finished, the special display devices 43L and 43R display “20 times”, “30 times”, “40 times” or “50 times”. "High support mode" is given while The “high support mode” is hereinafter referred to as “20 times / high support mode”, “30 times / high support mode”, “40 times / high support mode”, or “50 times / high support mode”, respectively.

  After the “16R normal jackpot A” and “4R normal jackpot A” are completed, the “high support mode” is given while the special display devices 43L and 43R perform the “30 times” variable display. The “high support mode” is hereinafter referred to as “30 times / high support mode S”.

  After completion of “16R normal jackpot B” and “4R normal jackpot B”, “20 times / high support mode”, “30 times / high support mode”, “40 times / high support mode” or “50 times / high” Support mode "is given.

  After the “JUB jackpot” is over, the “until next time / high support mode” is given.

  In the present embodiment, various gaming states are generated by combining the various modes.

  For example, if the “high probability mode” and the “high support mode” are given, a so-called “probability change state (probability change state)” is set.

  If the “low probability mode” and the “low support mode” are given, the so-called “normal state” is obtained.

  If the “low probability mode” and the “high support mode” are given, a so-called “short time state (time reduction state)” is set.

  If the “high probability mode” and the “low support mode” are given, a so-called “latent probability state (latent probability variation state)” is set. In other words, in the “latent state”, the jackpot probability is simply increased, and on the surface, there is no change from the “normal state”, so the state where the “high probability mode” is given. It becomes difficult for the player to recognize.

  Further, in the present embodiment, apart from the above various “big hits”, “small hits” are generated when a predetermined result is obtained in the above-mentioned lottery drawing. In the small hit state, “short opening” is set as one special prize state, and this is repeated five times (five rounds). However, the lottery mode and the winning support mode given after the end of the small hit state are the original modes before the small hit state occurs. For example, if the lottery mode before the small hit state occurs is the “high probability mode”, the “high probability mode” is maintained even after the small hit state ends.

  In addition, although mentioned later in detail, in this embodiment, when a game ball is won in the upper start winning opening 33A and in the case of winning in the lower start winning opening 33B, it is given when it is won in the winning lottery. The distribution of jackpot type is different. In the case of winning or failing lottery triggered by winning a game ball at the upper start winning opening 33A, “16R probability variation jackpot A”, “16R probability variation jackpot B”, “4R probability variation jackpot A”, “4R probability variation jackpot B” ”,“ 16R normal jackpot A ”,“ 16R normal jackpot B ”, and“ 4R normal jackpot B ”, when winning the lottery with a game ball winning in the lower start winning opening 33B Are assigned to any one of “16R probability variation jackpot A”, “4R probability variation jackpot A”, “4R normal jackpot A”, and “JUB jackpot”. In addition, the “small hit” is configured to occur only when the winning / losing lottery with the winning of the game ball at the lower start winning opening 33B is won.

  The first and second special display devices 43L and 43R are each composed of two segment display devices, and are installed in the lower part of the game board 30. Each segment display device is provided with eight display segments. Each display segment has an individual light source composed of LEDs, and by turning on and off these individual light sources, only one arbitrary display segment can be lit, and any combination The display segment can be turned on. Thereby, a predetermined symbol (including alphabets and numbers) is individually displayed on each segment display device.

  Then, the first special display device 43L displays a variable display when the game ball is won at the upper start winning port 33A, and the second special display device 43R is triggered when the game ball is won at the lower start winning port 33B. In this configuration, variation display is performed. The display contents of the special display devices 43L and 43R are directly controlled by a main control device 261 described later. The first special display device 43L constitutes a first display means, and the second special display device 43R constitutes a second display means.

  In addition, after the variable display is performed on the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R, whether or not the big hit lottery is won is definitely displayed according to the display mode when the variable display is stopped. The For example, when a game ball wins the upper start winning opening 33A, the corresponding first special display device 43L displays a variable display at a high speed, and when a predetermined time elapses, one of the display modes is stopped and displayed (for example, stopped for a few seconds). ) When winning the jackpot lottery, a numerical value corresponding to various jackpots (see FIG. 34) is displayed when the fluctuation is stopped, and a jackpot state occurs.

  As shown in FIG. 34, for example, when “16R probability variation jackpot A” is won, “9-” is stopped on the first or second special display device 43L, 43R, and “50 times / high support mode” is displayed. When “16R probability variation big hit B” with a win is won, “84” is stopped and displayed on the first or second special display device 43L, 43R. When “JUB jackpot” is won, “1.-” is stopped on the first or second special display device 43L, 43R, and when “small jackpot” is won, the first or second 2 “1-” is stopped and displayed on the special display devices 43L and 43R. Here, in order to enhance the effect of “JUB jackpot” like the stop mode “1.-” related to “JUB jackpot” and the stop mode “1-” related to “small jackpot”, both stop modes Is preferably a confusing configuration.

  Of course, the stop mode of the special display devices 43L and 43R corresponding to various hits is not limited to the above mode. For example, there may be a plurality of stop modes of the first or second special display devices 43L and 43R indicating one hit type instead of one. For example, when “16R probable big hit A” is won, any one of “91”, “92”, “93”,... Is selected and stopped in the first or second special display device 43L, 43R. It is good also as a structure to be made.

  In addition, even when there are a plurality of stop modes of the first or second special display devices 43L and 43R indicating one hit type, a plurality of stop modes related to “JUB big hit” and “small hit” It is preferable that a plurality of stop modes are misleading. For example, any one of “−1.”, “−2”, “−3.”, “−4”,... Is stopped and displayed as a plurality of stop modes related to “JUB big hit”, and “small hit” is displayed. As a plurality of stop modes according to the above, any one of “−1”, “−2.”, “−3”, “−4.”,. In such a configuration, a pair of a specific symbol (here, “1”, “2”, “3”,...) In which a predetermined display segment (here “.”) Is lit and a specific symbol that is not lit. One of them is included in a plurality of stop modes related to “JUB jackpot”, the other is included in a plurality of stop modes related to “small jackpot”, and they are alternately arranged.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which can change suitably the color displayed in arbitrary or all the display segments.

  Further, when a game ball is newly won in the start winning opening 33A, 33B during the fluctuation display of the first or second special display device 43L, 43R, the fluctuation display for that amount is performed at that time. The configuration is performed after the end of the variable display. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine, but in this embodiment, the game ball won in the upper start winning port 33A and the game ball won in the lower start winning port 33B. Corresponding to the above, up to 4 times of variation display (total 8 times of variation display) is put on hold. In addition, the number of times of holding is lit and displayed by the first holding lamp 46a and the second holding lamp 46b. In addition, when a game ball newly wins the start winning opening 33A, 33B during the big hit state, the fluctuation display for that amount is also put on hold.

  Basically, the variable display triggered by winning at the upper start winning opening 33A is stored in the order in which the corresponding game balls are won at the upper starting winning opening 33A and digested in the order of winning, and the lower start winning opening is obtained. The variable display triggered by winning the prize to 33B is stored in the order in which the corresponding game balls have won the lower start winning opening 33B and digested in the order of winning. However, when both the variable display triggered by winning at the upper start winning port 33A and the variable display triggered by winning at the lower start winning port 33B are held (the first hold lamp 46a and the second hold lamp 46a). When one or more of the holding lamps 46b are lit up), the variable display triggered by winning at the lower start winning opening 33B is preferentially digested. In other words, unless all the variable displays triggered by winning in the lower start winning opening 33B are digested, the variable display triggered by winning in the upper start winning opening 33A is not performed. For example, in the state where one first holding lamp 46a is lit, when a game ball is won in the lower start winning port 33B and one second holding lamp 46b is lit, a prize is given to the upper starting winning port 33A. The variable display that is triggered is postponed, and the variable display that is triggered by the winning of the lower start winning opening 33B is performed first. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the variation display triggered by winning at the upper start winning opening 33A is also referred to as “first variation display”, and the variation display triggered by winning at the lower start winning opening 33B is referred to as “second variation display”. Is also referred to.

  Further, the through gate 34 as an opportunity ball means is configured such that game balls flowing down the game area can pass one by one. As will be described in detail later, the through gate 34 includes a through gate switch 225 capable of detecting a game ball passing through the through gate 34. When the game ball is detected by the through gate switch 225, the through gate 34 is electrically driven. An open lottery is performed as to whether or not the accessory 37 (the lower start winning opening 33B) is in an open state, and variable display is performed on the normal symbol display device 41. When the winning lottery is won, the electric accessory 37 is opened for a specified time.

  The variable display device unit 35 includes a normal symbol display device 41 that variably displays triggered by the passage of the through gate 34, and a decorative symbol display device that variably displays in accordance with the variable display by the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R. 42 is provided. The normal symbol display device 41 constitutes the third display means in this embodiment.

  Further, the variable display device unit 35 shows a variation indicating which of the upper start winning port 33A and the lower starting winning port 33B corresponds to the variable display performed on the decorative symbol display device 42. A specific lamp 40 is provided.

  The normal symbol display device 41 is configured so that “○” or “×” can be lit as a normal symbol. For example, each time a game ball passes through the through gate 34, the normal symbol is displayed as “O” → “×” → Fluctuating display at high speed such as “○” →. When the change display is stopped for a few seconds with the “◯” symbol (winning symbol), the electric accessory 37 of the lower start winning opening 33B is opened for a predetermined time. The display contents of the normal symbol display device 41 are directly controlled by a main control device 261 described later.

  In addition, when a game ball newly passes through the through gate 34 during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display device 41, the corresponding fluctuation display is performed after the end of the fluctuation display at that time. It has become. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine, but in this embodiment, it is held up to 4 times, and the hold number is lit and displayed by the hold lamp 44. Yes.

  The decorative symbol display device 42 is constituted by a liquid crystal display device, and display contents are controlled by a sub-control device 262 and a display control device 45 which will be described later. That is, in the decorative symbol display device 42, the sub-control device 262 supports the auxiliary design based on the command from the main control device 261 so as to correspond to the results displayed on the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R. Display contents are determined, and display is performed by the display control device 45 described later.

  As shown in FIG. 40, the decorative symbol display device 42 is provided with, for example, three symbol display areas, upper, middle, and lower, and a plurality of types of symbols (numbers) are sequentially displayed in each symbol display area (variable display). After that, the symbols are stopped and displayed in order for each symbol display area (for example, in the order of the upper symbol display area → the lower symbol display area → the middle symbol display area). For example, when the above-mentioned various “probable big jackpots” or various “normal jackpots” are determined by the main control device 261, a display corresponding to the jackpot is made on the first or second special display device 43L, 43R and a decorative symbol display The symbol is stopped and displayed in the combination corresponding to the jackpot on the device 42 (for example, the symbols that are stopped and displayed in the upper symbol display area, the middle symbol display area, and the lower symbol display area are the same), and the jackpot state starts. Is done. In the case of “JUB big hit” or “small win”, the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 does not correspond to the big hit, as will be described later.

  Further, when symbols are stopped and displayed in combinations corresponding to jackpots, the same symbol is stopped and displayed in the upper symbol display area and the lower symbol display area, for example, as a preceding stage. In this way, the state where the same symbol is stopped and displayed in the upper symbol display area and the lower symbol display area and the variable display is still being performed in the middle symbol display area is the reach state.

  If the big hit state does not occur even if the reach state occurs, the symbols different from the symbols stopped and displayed in the upper symbol display area and the lower symbol display area are stopped and displayed in the middle symbol display area. In the case of various “probable big hits” or various “ordinary big wins”, the numbers in the doublet are stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display device 42 as described above, but in the present embodiment, they are stopped and displayed. Depending on the type of symbol, the gaming state (eg, “high probability mode”) given after the jackpot cannot be determined.

  In addition, when “JUB big hit” or “small win” is given, a predetermined combination of numbers (hereinafter referred to as a chance symbol) is stopped and displayed instead of a doublet. For example, in the present embodiment, “3”, “4”, and “1” are stopped and displayed in the upper, middle, and lower symbol display areas. Thus, when the chance symbol is stopped and displayed, the player cannot distinguish between “JUB jackpot” that is more advantageous to the player and “small jackpot” that is not so advantageous. ”Can be expected to occur, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's preference.

  Of course, the combination of specific numbers that are stopped and displayed in the upper, middle, and lower symbol display areas may be different depending on whether “JUB big hit” or “small hit”. In addition, when it is “JUB big hit” or “small win”, it will be displayed in a stop combination with a random out combination on the surface in the same way as when it is out, instead of a predetermined combination of numbers. It may be.

  In addition, the decorative symbol display device 42 is configured to display the number of variable display suspensions in the special display devices 43L and 43R corresponding to the suspension lamps 46a and 46b (see FIG. 40 and the like).

  In the present embodiment, when the front frame set 14 is closed, the special display devices 43L and 43R and the holding lamps 46a and 46b are covered with the front frame set 14, and the player cannot see the special display devices 43L and 43R. . Therefore, the player can grasp the game state, the lottery result, and the like based on the display contents (symbol display, hold display, etc.) of the decorative symbol display device 42.

  The variation specifying lamp 40 includes an LED having a blue emission color and an LED having a red emission color, and the decorative symbol display device 42 performs a variable display in response to winning in the upper start winning opening 33A. In this case, light is emitted in blue, and light is emitted in red when a variable display triggered by winning at the lower start winning opening 33B is performed.

  The variable display device unit 35 is provided with a center frame 47 so as to surround the decorative symbol display device 42. A ball entrance 151 is provided in the upper portion of the center frame 47, and a game ball that has entered the ball entrance 151 is formed inside the center frame 47 along the side of the decorative symbol display device 42. It is guided on a stage 153 formed below the decorative symbol display device 42 via a warp channel 152 extending vertically. The game ball guided on the stage 153 falls from the stage 153 to the front game area, or rolls on the stage 153 and then enters the pocket 154 formed at the center back side of the stage 153. . The pocket 154 communicates with a guide passage 155 that leads to a game area immediately above the upper start winning opening 33A, and a game ball that has entered the pocket 154 has a relatively high probability. To win a prize.

  The game board 30 includes an inner rail component 51 and an outer rail component 52, and a rail 50 that guides a game ball launched from the launch device 60 to the upper part of the game board 30 is attached. As a result, the game balls fired in accordance with the turning operation of the handle 18 are guided through the launch rail 61 and the rail 50 into a game area formed between the game board 30 and the glass unit 137.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the tip portion of the inner rail constituting portion 51 (the upper left portion in FIG. 4). This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided from the rail 50 to the game area returns to the rail 50 again.

  In the present embodiment, the outer rail component 52 is interrupted at the upper right portion of the game board 30, and the inner rail component 51 is interrupted at the lower right portion of the game board 30. For this reason, the game area is defined by the inner peripheral surface of the rail 50 and the window hole 39 of the resin base 38. However, since the game ball launched by the launching device 60 may flow backward through the rail 50 until it passes through the return ball prevention member 53, the parallel portions of the inner and outer rail constituting portions 51 and 52 are excluded from the game area. It is burned.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a ball passage unit 70 is provided on the back side of the front frame set 14 below the window portion 101. The ball passage unit 70 includes a lower plate communication passage 71 connected from a payout mechanism portion 352 described later to the discharge port 16 of the lower plate 15, and an upper plate communication passage 73 connected from the payout mechanism portion 352 to the upper plate 19. In addition, there is a gap of a predetermined interval between the launch rail 61 provided on the inner frame 12 and the rail unit 50 (outer rail constituting portion 52), and the ball path unit 70 receives a game ball dropped from the gap. A foul ball passage 72 for guiding to the lower plate 15 is formed. Thereby, if the game ball launched from the launching device 60 does not reach the return ball prevention member 53 and returns to the rail 50 as a foul ball, the foul ball is returned to the lower plate 15 via the foul ball passage 72. Discharged.

  3 and 4 is a payout passage for guiding a game ball paid out by a payout mechanism portion 352, which will be described later, to the front of the inner frame 12, and an upper plate communication passage 73 (upper plate 19). And a passage leading to the lower plate communication passage 71 (lower plate 15). A shutter 68 is provided below the payout passage 67. When the front frame set 14 is opened, the shutter 68 protrudes forward by an urging force of a spring or the like so that the outlet of the payout passage 67 is almost closed. ing. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the shutter 68 is pushed open by the inlet side rear end of the lower plate communication path 71. In addition, the inlets (sphere inflow portions) of the lower plate communication passage 71 and the upper plate communication passage 73 are adjacent to each other, and in the closed state of the front frame set 14, each of the inlets and the discharge passage 67 are separated by a predetermined distance. A game ball can pass through the gap between the two. For this reason, when the upper plate 19 and the upper plate communication passage 73 are filled with game balls, the game balls to be dispensed flow to the lower plate communication passage 71 side (overflow to the inlet side of the lower plate communication passage 71), and the lower plate connection It will be paid out to the lower plate 15 through the passage 71.

  In addition, the ball path unit 70 is provided with a full detection switch (not shown) that detects a game ball located in the lower dish communication path 71. Due to the presence of the full detection switch, it is grasped that the lower plate 15 is full of game balls (the lower plate 15 is full of game balls and the game balls are retained in the lower plate communication path 71). be able to. In the present embodiment, based on the fact that the game ball is continuously detected for a predetermined time by the full detection switch, the control of prohibiting the launching device 60 from being launched is performed. When the game ball stays in the lower tray communication path 71 and the game ball is not detected by the full detection switch (when it is not detected continuously for a predetermined time), the launching device 60 is allowed to be launched.

  Next, the back configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. Various control boards are arranged on the back of the pachinko machine 10 so as to be lined up, down, left and right, and partially overlapped in the front and back, and further, a game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying game balls And a protective cover made of resin. The dispensing mechanism and the protective cover are integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally sometimes referred to as a back pack. Therefore, this unit is referred to as a “back pack unit 203”.

  First, the back configuration of the game board 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, on the back side of the variable display device unit 35 (see FIG. 4) arranged corresponding to the through hole in the center of the game board 30, a resin frame cover that covers the center frame 47 from the back side. 213 is provided to protrude rearward. Further, on the back side of the frame cover 213, a decorative symbol display device 42, a display control device 45, and a sub control device 262, which are liquid crystal display devices facing forward from the opening of the frame cover 213, can be attached and detached in a state where they are stacked in front and back. Is attached.

  The decorative symbol display device 42 is housed in a housing box 42 a in which an opening for exposing the display unit (liquid crystal screen) of the decorative symbol display device 42 to the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is formed, and the rear surface of the frame cover 213. It is fixed on the side. The display control device 45 is accommodated in the substrate box 45a and fixed to the back side of the decorative symbol display device 42 (accommodation box 42a). The sub-control device 262 is accommodated in the substrate box 262a and fixed to the back side of the display control device 45 (substrate box 45a). In the frame cover 213, an LED control board for driving LEDs and the like built in the center frame 47 is disposed. The storage box 42a and the substrate boxes 45a and 262a are made of a transparent resin material or the like so that the inside can be visually recognized.

  Under the frame cover 213, a back frame set 215 is attached to the game board 30 so as to cover the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, the starting winning ports 33A, 33B and the like from the back. The back frame set 215 includes a ball collection mechanism (not shown) for collecting game balls that have won prizes in various winning ports. The game balls collected by the ball collection mechanism are guided to a discharge passage portion 217 described later, and discharged from the discharge chute of the discharge passage portion 217 to the outside of the pachinko machine 10.

  In the present embodiment, the back frame set 215 functions as a mounting base for the main controller 261. More specifically, the board box 263 on which the main controller 261 is mounted is pivotally supported with respect to the back frame set 215 and can be opened rearward.

  The main controller 261 is accommodated in a substrate box 263 made of a transparent resin material or the like. The substrate box 263 includes a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base, and the box base and the box cover are connected by a sealing member. The board | substrate box 263 connected with the sealing member becomes a structure which cannot be opened unless a predetermined trace is left. As a result, it is possible to easily find out that the board box 263 has been illegally opened.

  Further, the game board 30 is provided with a winning detection switch (entrance detecting means) for detecting game balls that have won the various winning ports corresponding to various winning ports such as the general winning port 31. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, a winning opening switch 221 is provided at a position corresponding to the general winning opening 31, and a count switch 223 is provided in the variable winning device 32. The upper start winning port 33A is provided with a first start winning switch 224A, and the lower start winning port 33B is provided with a second start winning switch 224B. Further, a through gate switch 225 is provided at a position corresponding to the through gate 34.

  Although not shown, the back frame set 215 is provided with a first board relay board that is electrically connected to the prize opening switch 221, the count switch 223, and the through gate switch 225 via a cable connector. . The first board surface relay board relays the prize opening switch 221 and the like and the main control device 261, and is electrically connected to the main control device 261 through a cable connector.

  On the other hand, the start winning switches 224A and 224B that detect winning at the start winning ports 33A and 33B are directly connected to the main controller 261 via a connector cable without passing through a relay board.

The detection results detected by the various winning detection switches are taken into the main controller 261. Then, a payout command (the number of game balls to be paid out) corresponding to the winning situation at each time is transmitted from the main control device 261 to the payout control device 311, and a predetermined number of game balls are based on the output signal from the payout control device 311. Is dispensed (except when detected by the through gate switch 225).
Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, the back pack unit 203 is a unit in which a back pack 351 formed of resin and a payout mechanism portion 352 for a game ball are integrated. Further, the back pack unit 203 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the left side portion (right side in FIG. 5) of the inner frame 12, and can be opened rearward with an open / close axis extending along the vertical direction as an axis. ing. In addition, an external relay terminal plate 240 is provided in the upper left part of the back pack unit 203 (upper right part in FIG. 5).

  The external relay terminal board 240 is for relaying various information transmissions to a hall computer or the like in a game hall, and is provided with a plurality of external connection terminals. For convenience, no reference numerals are given, but for example, a terminal for outputting information relating to the current gaming state (such as jackpot state or high probability mode), the front frame set 14 detected by the opening detection switches 91 and 92 described later, Terminals for outputting information related to opening of the frame 12, terminals for outputting information relating to various error states such as winning error, bottom pan full error, tank ball no error, payout error, and prizes paid out from the payout control device 311 Terminals for outputting information on the number of balls are provided.

  However, in the present embodiment, a terminal for outputting information related to “small hit” is not provided, and the occurrence information of “small hit” is not output. In the present embodiment, during the “high support mode”, “small hits” are likely to occur relatively frequently, so the occurrence information is always output every time the “small hit” occurs. The output signal may increase significantly. Accordingly, when such a problem is relatively difficult to occur, for example, during the “low support mode”, the configuration may be such that “small hit” occurrence information is output.

  In addition, the output of the occurrence information of “JUB jackpot” is, for example, after the end of five “short open” related to “JUB jackpot”, that is, after leaving the situation that cannot be distinguished from the case of “small jackpot”, for example, It is preferable to perform in a state where the occurrence of “JUB jackpot” is confirmed at the timing of outputting the opening command to be performed (jackpot notification effect) or the like. In a situation that is still indistinguishable from the case of “Small Bonus”, if only the occurrence information of “JUB Jackpot” is output first, the information display device installed in the island facility of the hall corresponding to the pachinko machine 10 , The player grasps the occurrence of the “JUB jackpot” in advance, and the effect of the “JUB jackpot” may be reduced.

  The back pack 351 is integrally formed of, for example, ABS resin, and includes a protective cover portion 354 that protrudes rearward from the pachinko machine 10 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to cover at least the frame cover 213. However, in the present embodiment, the protective cover portion 354 covers the upper portion and the right portion of the substrate box 263 (the left portion in FIG. 5). Thereby, in the closed state of the back pack unit 203, the sealing member provided at the right part of the board box 263 and the terminal part (board side connector) provided along the upper edge part of the main controller 261 are covered. It will be.

  The payout mechanism 352 is arranged so as to bypass the protective cover 354. That is, a tank 355 opened upward is provided above the protective cover portion 354, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially supplied to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, for example, a tank rail 356 that has two rows of ball passages in the horizontal direction and that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected. Further, a case rail 357 is formed vertically on the downstream side of the tank rail 356. It is connected. The payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and a required number of game balls are paid out appropriately according to a predetermined electrical configuration such as a payout motor. Then, the game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 and the like.

  The payout mechanism 352 is provided with a payout relay board 381 for relaying a payout command signal from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358, and a power switch board 382 for taking in the main power from the outside. Yes. The power switch board 382 is supplied with, for example, an AC 24V main power supply via a voltage converter, and the power switch 382a is switched on or off by a switching operation of the power switch 382a.

  Below the back pack unit 203 (substrate box 263), there is provided a lower frame set 251 that is pivotally supported at the left side of the inner frame 12 (right side in FIG. 5) and can be opened rearward. As shown in FIG. 6, the lower frame set 251 is formed with a discharge passage portion 217 into which the game balls collected by the ball collection mechanism described above flow, and a game ball is placed in the most downstream portion of the discharge passage portion 217. A discharge chute (not shown) for discharging to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 is formed. In other words, the game balls that have won the respective winning openings such as the general winning opening 31 are gathered through the ball collecting mechanism of the back frame set 215 and further discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge chute of the discharge passage portion 217. In addition, the out port 36 leads to the discharge passage portion 217 in the same manner, and the game balls that have not won any winning port are discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge chute. In this embodiment, the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 are configured separately and can be opened and closed independently. However, the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 are integrally formed. It is also good to do.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a state in which a payout control device 311 as a payout control unit, a firing control device 312, a power supply device 313 and a card unit connection board 314 are overlapped on the back side of the lower frame set 251. It is detachably attached.

  The launch control device 312 and the power supply device 313 are accommodated in the substrate box 313a and fixed to the back side of the lower frame set 251. Although the launch control device 312 and the power supply device 313 are described as independent control devices for convenience, they are actually configured by a single board (printed board).

  Further, the payout control device 311 is housed in the substrate box 311a and is fixed to the back side of the substrate box 313a (the launch control device 312 and the power supply device 313). The substrate box 311a in which the dispensing control device 311 is accommodated is provided with a sealing member in the same manner as the substrate box 263 in which the main control device 261 is accommodated, so that the unsealed trace of the substrate box 311a remains. It has become.

  In addition, the card unit connection board 314 is accommodated in the board box 314a and fixed to the back side of the board box 313a (the firing control device 312 and the power supply device 313).

  Each of the board boxes 311a, 313a, and 314a is made of a transparent resin material or the like so that the inside can be visually recognized.

  Further, the dispensing control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 321 that protrudes outward from the substrate box 311a. For example, when the state return switch 321 is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball clogged in the payout motor unit, the payout motor is rotated forward and reverse to eliminate the ball clogging (return to a normal state).

  Further, the power supply device 313 is provided with a RAM erase switch 323 that protrudes outward from the substrate box 313a. This pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, so that even if a power failure occurs, the pachinko machine 10 retains the state at the time of the power failure and can be restored to the state at the time of the power failure when returning from the power failure (power recovery). it can. Therefore, if the power is turned off in a normal procedure (for example, when the game hall is closed), the state before the power is turned off is stored. If you want to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, hold down the RAM erase switch 323 and hold the power Is input.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a locking device 600 is provided on the back side of the right side of the inner frame 12. The locking device 600 includes a cylinder lock 700 (see FIG. 1 and the like) exposed on the front surface side of the front frame set 14, and a key is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 700, and the inside is operated by rotating to one side. The frame 12 can be unlocked, and the front frame set 14 can be unlocked by rotating to the other side. In the present embodiment, the inner frame 12 is locked to the outer frame 11, and the front frame set 14 is locked to the inner frame 12.

  In addition, as described above, the extending wall portion 83 that covers the entire upper and lower sections corresponding to the locking device 600 from the back side of the inner frame 12 is formed in the right side frame constituting portion 11d of the outer frame 11 (FIG. 5). reference). Thereby, it becomes difficult to make a wire etc. approach from the back side of outer frame 11, and to operate locking device 600 with the wire etc. As a result, the defense performance can be improved. Further, the extending wall portion 83 is configured to cover the right end portion (the left end portion in FIG. 5) of the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 from the back side, and in the closed state of the inner frame 12, The back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 cannot be opened.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a front frame open detection switch 91 for detecting the opening of the front frame set 14 is provided on the lower right side of the front side of the inner frame 12 (on the right side of the launching device 60). As shown in FIG. 5, an inner frame opening detection switch 92 for detecting the opening of the inner frame 12 is provided on the lower right side on the back side of the inner frame 12 (lower left in FIG. 5). Each of the front frame opening detection switch 91 and the inner frame opening detection switch 92 includes a detection unit that can move in and out of the switch main body, and the front frame opening detection switch 91 is provided so that the detection unit faces forward. The inner frame opening detection switch 92 is provided so that the detection unit faces rearward. When the detection unit is in a state of protruding from the switch main body, an ON signal is output to the main controller 261, and when the detection unit is pressed toward the switch main body and is immersed in the switch main body, an OFF signal is output. It is configured to output to the main controller 261. That is, when the front frame set 14 is closed, the front frame opening detection switch 91 is turned off when the detection unit is pressed on the back surface of the front frame set 14, and when the front frame set 14 is opened, the detection unit returns to the protruding state. Turns on. Similarly, when the inner frame 12 is closed, the inner frame opening detection switch 92 is turned off by the pressing portion 86 integrally formed with the receiving portion 85 of the outer frame 11 and is detected when the inner frame 12 is opened. The part returns to the protruding state and is turned on.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. The main controller 261 (main board) is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 501 and fixed value data, and a RAM 503 that is a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. Various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. However, the CPU, the ROM, and the RAM may not be integrated into one chip but may be configured as a chip for each function.

  The RAM 503 is a stack area that stores the contents of the internal registers of the CPU 501, the return address of a control program executed by the CPU 501, and a work area (work area) that stores various flags, counters, I / O values, and the like. ) And a backup area 503a.

  The RAM 503 is configured to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, and is stored in the stack area, work area, and backup area 503a. All data is backed up.

  In the backup area 503a, when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like, the power of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned on again. (Similarly) is an area for storing stack pointers, values of registers, I / O, and the like. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed when the power is turned off by the main process. Conversely, the return of each value written to the backup area 503a is the main process at the time of power-on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, and so on). Executed in Note that a power failure signal SK1 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 542, which will be described later, is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 when a power failure occurs due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Due to the occurrence, the power failure process (NMI interrupt process) is immediately executed.

  Note that if data stored in at least the stack area and the backup area 503a is backed up, it is not always necessary to back up data stored in all areas. For example, the data stored in the stack area and the backup area 503a may be backed up, and the data stored in the work area may not be backed up.

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the CPU 501 incorporating the ROM 502 and RAM 503 via a bus line 504 including an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311, a sub-control device 262, first and second special display devices 43L and 43R, a normal symbol display device 41, and the like are connected to the input / output port 505. With this configuration, the special display devices 43L and 43R and the normal symbol display device 41 described above are directly controlled by the main control device 261. On the other hand, the decorative symbol display device 42 is controlled via the sub-control device 262.

  In addition, for convenience, illustration of various relay boards and the like is omitted, but the input / output port 505 includes various detection switches such as a prize opening switch 221, a count switch 223, start winning unit switches 224A and 224B, a through gate switch 225, Various electrical components such as various substrates are connected. That is, the main controller 261 is provided with a plurality of terminal portions (board side connectors) for connecting connectors of various cable connectors, and the input / output port 505 is configured by these terminal portions.

  The sub-control device 262 (sub-control board) includes a CPU 551 that is an arithmetic unit, various control programs executed by the CPU 551, a ROM 552 that stores fixed value data, and various control programs that are stored in the ROM 552. In addition to a RAM 553 that is a memory for temporarily storing data, an input / output port 554, a bus line 555, various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit (not shown) are also provided. The RAM 553 is a memory that temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 551 executes various programs.

  A CPU 551, ROM 552, and RAM 553 are connected to the input / output port 554 via a bus line 555 and a display control device 45 is connected. Further, the speaker SP, the effect button 125, various illumination units, and the lamps 102 to 104 are connected to the input / output port 554.

  The CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 causes the display control device 45 to execute display control based on, for example, a command (for example, a variation pattern command) transmitted from the main control device 261 and causes the decoration symbol display device 42 to display the display control device. As described above, in this embodiment, the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R controlled by the main control device 261 display whether or not a big hit is made, and the like, and the sub control device 262. In the decorative symbol display device 42 controlled by, display is performed in accordance with the display of the special display devices 43L and 43R.

  The payout control device 311 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 358. The CPU 511 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 512 that stores a control program executed by the CPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 513 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  The RAM 513 of the payout control device 311, like the RAM 503 of the main control device 261, has a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the CPU 511 and the return address of the control program executed by the CPU 511, various flags and counters, A work area (work area) in which values such as I / O are stored, and a backup area 513a are provided.

  The RAM 513 is configured to hold (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, and all stored in the stack area, work area, and backup area 513a. Data is backed up. Note that if data stored in at least the stack area and the backup area 513a is backed up, it is not always necessary to back up data stored in all areas. For example, the data stored in the stack area and the backup area 513a may be backed up, and the data stored in the work area may not be backed up.

  The backup area 513a has a stack pointer, each register at the time of power off, each register, so that the power of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned off. This is an area for storing values such as I / O. The writing to the backup area 513a is executed when the power is turned off by the main process, and the restoration of each value written to the backup area 513a is executed in the main process when the power is turned on. As with the CPU 501 of the main controller 261, the power failure signal SK1 is input to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the CPU 511, NMI interrupt processing as power failure processing is immediately executed.

  In the work area, a payout permission flag for which the payout control device 311 is set to allow the payout of prize balls, a command reception flag set when a command transmitted from the main control device 261 is received, and the main control device 261 And a command buffer for storing a command transmitted from.

  The payout permission flag is a flag for setting a prize ball payout permission, and is turned on when a specific command for permitting the payout of the prize ball is transmitted from the main control device 261 and received, and is initially set. It is turned off when it is restored before the process or power shutdown. In the present embodiment, the specific commands are a payout initialization command for instructing the initial processing of the RAM 513 of the payout control device 311, a prize ball command for instructing payout of a prize ball, and the main controller 261 having been restored to power. There are three payout return commands to be transmitted in this case.

  The command reception flag is a flag for confirming whether or not the payout control device 311 has received a command, and is turned on when any command is received. Similar to the payout permission flag, an initial setting process or power-off is performed. It is turned off when returning to the front, and turned off when the command received by the command determination process is determined.

  The command buffer is configured by a ring buffer that temporarily stores commands transmitted from the main control device 261.

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 incorporating the ROM 512 and the RAM 513 through a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a main controller 261, a launch controller 312 and a payout device 358 are connected to the input / output port 515, respectively.

  The card unit connection board 314 includes a ball rental operation unit (a ball rental button 121 and a return button 122) on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10, and a card unit (a ball rental unit) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10 in a game hall or the like. Are electrically connected to each other, and receive a ball lending operation command from the player and output it to the card unit. In a cash machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate 19 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, the card unit connection board 314 can be omitted.

  The launch control device 312 permits or prohibits the launch of the game ball by the launch device 60, and the launch device 60 is permitted to drive when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, a firing permission signal is output from the payout control device 311, a sensor signal is detected that the player is touching the handle 18, and a firing stop switch that stops firing is operated. On the condition that it is not done, the launching device 60 is driven, and the game ball is launched at an intensity corresponding to the operation amount of the handle 18.

  The display control device 45 executes the variable display of the decorative symbols on the decorative symbol display device 42 in accordance with an instruction from the sub-control device 262. The display control device 45 includes a CPU 521, a program ROM 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, a video display processor (VDP) 526, an input port 527, an output port 529, and bus lines 530 and 531. And. An input / output port 554 of the sub control device 262 is connected to the input port 527. Further, a CPU 521, a program ROM 522, a work RAM 523, and a VDP 526 are connected to the input port 527 through a bus line 530. An output port 529 is connected to the VDP 526 via a bus line 531, and a decorative symbol display device 42 as a liquid crystal display device is connected to the output port 529.

  The CPU 521 of the display control device 45 receives the display command transmitted from the sub-control device 262 via the input port 527, analyzes the received command, or performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on the received command to control the VDP 526. (Specifically, generation of an internal command for the VDP 526) is performed. Thereby, display control in the decorative symbol display device 42 is performed.

  The program ROM 522 is a memory that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 521 and fixed value data. The work RAM 523 is a memory that temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 521 executes various programs. It is.

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, and the display content of the decorative symbol display device 42 is changed by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 524. The character ROM 525 is a memory that stores character data such as symbols displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42.

  The VDP 526 is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an LCD driver (liquid crystal driving circuit) incorporated in the decorative symbol display device 42. Since the VDP 526 is an IC chip, it is also referred to as a “drawing chip”, and the substance of the VDP 526 can be said to be a microcomputer chip with a dedicated firmware for drawing processing. The VDP 526 adjusts the respective timings of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, etc. to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads the display data stored in the video RAM 524 at a predetermined timing and causes the decorative symbol display device 42 to display it.

  The power supply device 313 includes a power supply unit 541 that supplies power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 542 that monitors power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM erase switch circuit 543 connected to the RAM erase switch 323. And.

  The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operation power to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in AC 24 volt power supplied from the outside, generates + 12V power for driving various switches and motors, + 5V power for logic, backup power for RAM backup, etc. These + 12V power supply, + 5V power supply and backup power supply are supplied to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like. Note that operation power (+12 V power, +5 V power, etc.) is supplied to the launch control device 312 via the payout control device 311. Similarly, operating power is supplied to various switches, motors and the like via a control device to which these are connected.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit that outputs a power failure signal SK1 to each NMI terminal of the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power failure (power failure) has occurred when this voltage is less than 22 volts. The power failure signal SK1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. Based on the output of the power failure signal SK1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of a power failure and execute a power failure process (NMI interrupt processing).

  The power supply unit 541 normally outputs an output of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the process at the time of a power failure even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Configured to maintain the value. Therefore, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 can normally execute and complete the power failure process.

  The RAM erase switch circuit 543 is a circuit that takes in the switch signal of the RAM erase switch 323 and clears backup data in the RAM 503 of the main controller 261 and the RAM 513 of the payout controller 311 in accordance with the state of the switch 323. When the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the RAM erase switch circuit 543 outputs a RAM erase signal SK2 to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on with the RAM erase switch 323 pressed (including power-on due to power failure cancellation), the data in the respective RAMs 503 and 513 are cleared in the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. The

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 501 provided in the main control device 261 performs lottery using various counter information in the game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, a jackpot random number counter C1 used for a jackpot lottery (whether or not lottery) whether or not to generate a jackpot state, a jackpot type determination counter C2 used for determining a jackpot type, Used to determine whether or not to generate a reach state when the decorative symbol display device 42 is moved and fluctuated, to determine the type of reach to be generated, etc., and to set initial values for the jackpot random number counter C1. For determining the initial display random number counter CINI and the variable display time of the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R (decorative symbol display device 42), the variation pattern (effect pattern) in the ornamental symbol display device 42, etc. The variation type counters CS1 and CS2 to be used and the normal symbol display device 41 are selected by lottery (the electric combination 37 of the lower start winning opening 33B is opened). Is set to be used and normal symbol random number counter C4 to be used whether the open draw) to.

  Each of the counters C1, C2, C3, CINI, CS1, CS2, and C4 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated and returns to the lower limit value of 0 after reaching the upper limit value. Each counter is periodically updated, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 (except for the random number initial value counter CINI).

  The RAM 503 has a special variable holding area in which the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type determination counter C2, and the reach selection counter C3 are stored, and a normal variable holding area in which the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 is stored. Is provided. The normal variation holding area includes one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to holding fourth areas).

  The special variable reserved area includes a first special variable reserved area and a second special variable reserved area each having four reserved areas (first to fourth reserved areas), and one execution area.

  In each holding area of the first special variable holding area, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type determination counter C2, and the reach selection counter C3 are set according to the winning history of the game balls to the upper start winning opening 33A. Stored serially. The first special variable holding area constitutes a first holding means.

  In each holding area of the second special variable holding area, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type determination counter C2, and the reach selection counter C3 are set according to the winning history of the game balls to the lower start winning opening 33B. Stored serially. The second special fluctuation holding area constitutes a second holding means.

  In each holding area of the normal variation holding area, the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 is stored in time series in accordance with the passing history of the game ball to the through gate 34.

  By adopting such a configuration, as described above, the variable display on the special display devices 43L and 43R and the normal symbol display device 41 can be suspended up to four times.

  In detail, each jackpot random number counter C1 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 599, for example, and after reaching an upper limit value (ie, 599) as a closing price, 0 is a lower limit value as a starting price. It is the composition which returns to. Normally, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the initial value random number counter CINI at that time is read as the next initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The initial value random number counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the big hit random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599), and is updated once for each timer interruption and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of normal processing. On the other hand, the jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is stored in the jackpot random number counter buffer. The value of the big hit random number counter C1 stored in the big hit random number counter buffer is the first special fluctuation holding area or the second special fluctuation at the timing when the game ball wins the upper start winning hole 33A or the lower start winning prize port 33B. Stored in the reserved area. Therefore, this process constitutes a part of the first winning / losing lottery and the second winning / losing lottery.

  There are two types of random number values that are jackpots, “low probability mode” and “high probability mode”. In this embodiment, the number of random number values that are jackpots in “low probability mode” is Two of the values are “7, 307”. In the “high probability mode”, the number of random numbers that are jackpots is 20, and the values are “7-16, 307-316”. That is, in the “low probability mode”, the winning lottery is won with a probability of 1/300 (a jackpot state occurs), and in the “high probability mode”, the winning lottery is won with a probability of 1/30. These winning probabilities correspond to the first winning probability in the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, a determination table for determining whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 corresponds to the jackpot is provided for the ROM 502. In this embodiment, there are two success / failure determination tables, and a first success / failure determination table storing “7, 307” and a second success / failure determination table storing “7-16, 307-316”. is there.

  In the present embodiment, the value of the big hit random number counter C1 is also used when determining “small hit”. The number of random number values to be “small hits” is 50, and the values are “101 to 125, 401 to 425”. That is, the winning / losing lottery is won (a small hit state occurs) with a probability of 1/12. Such a winning probability corresponds to the second winning probability in the present embodiment.

  The jackpot type determination counter C2 is configured such that, for example, one by one is added in order within a range of 0 to 19, for example, and after reaching the upper limit value (that is, 19), it returns to the lower limit value of 0. In this embodiment, the jackpot type determination counter C2 determines the jackpot type, that is, “16R probability variable jackpot A”, “16R probability variable jackpot B”, “4R probability variable jackpot A”, “4R probability variable jackpot B”, “16R normal jackpot A”. , “16R normal jackpot B”, “4R normal jackpot A”, “4R normal jackpot B”, or “JUB jackpot” is determined.

  The ROM 502 is provided with a jackpot type determination table that is referred to when determining which jackpot the value of the jackpot type determination counter C2 corresponds to. Further, as described above, in this embodiment, the distribution of the jackpot type is different between the case where the game ball has won the upper start winning opening 33A and the case where the game ball has won the lower start winning opening 33B. That is, in this embodiment, there are two jackpot type determination tables, and the first jackpot type determination table that is considered when a game ball wins the upper start winning opening 33A, and the game ball goes to the lower start winning opening 33B. There is a second jackpot type determination table that is considered when winning.

  Specifically, when the game ball wins the upper start winning opening 33A, the value of the jackpot type determination counter C2 is “0, 1” in consideration of the first jackpot type determination table (see FIG. 35). Grant of “16R probability variation jackpot A” is determined.

  Also, if the value of the jackpot type determination counter C2 is “2”, it is decided to give “16R probability variation jackpot B” with “20 times / high support mode”, and if it is “3”, “30 times / high support”. “16R probability variation jackpot B” with “mode” is determined. If “4”, “40R high variation mode” with “16R probability variation jackpot B” is determined. “16R probability variation jackpot B” with “time / high support mode” is determined.

  If the value of the jackpot type determination counter C2 is “6”, the provision of “4R probability variation jackpot A” is determined.

  If the value of the jackpot type determination counter C2 is “7”, “4R probability variation jackpot B” with “20 times / high support mode” is determined, and if it is “8”, “30 times / high support mode”. “4R Probability Bonus B” with “4R Probability Bonus B” is determined. If “9”, “4R Probability Bonus B” with “4R Probability Bonus B” is determined. Giving “4R probability variation jackpot B” with “high support mode” is determined.

  If the value of the jackpot type determination counter C2 is “11”, the provision of “16R normal jackpot A” is determined.

  If the value of the jackpot type determination counter C2 is “12”, “16R normal jackpot B” with “20 times / high support mode” is determined, and if “13”, “30 times / high support mode” is determined. “16R normal jackpot B” with “14 times” is determined, and “16R normal jackpot B” with “16 times high support mode” is determined. The provision of “16R normal jackpot B” with “high support mode” is determined.

  If the value of the jackpot type determination counter C2 is “16”, “4R normal jackpot B” with “20 times / high support mode” is determined, and if “17”, “30 times / high support mode” is determined. “4R regular jackpot B” with “4R normal jackpot B” is determined for “18” and “4R regular jackpot B” with “4 times high support mode” is determined for “19” Giving “4R normal jackpot B” with “high support mode” is determined.

  That is, if the winning lottery with the winning at the upper start winning opening 33A is won, it becomes “16R probability variation big hit A” with a probability of 10% and “16R probability variation big hit B” with a probability of 20%. % Probability becomes "4R probability variation jackpot A", 20% probability becomes "4R probability variation jackpot B", 5% probability becomes "16R ordinary jackpot A", and 20% probability becomes "16R ordinary jackpot B" , “4R normal jackpot B” with a probability of 20%.

  On the other hand, when the game ball wins the lower start winning opening 33B, the second jackpot type determination table (see FIG. 36) is referred to, and if the value of the jackpot type determination counter C2 is “0-9”, “ 16R probability variable jackpot A "is determined. If" 10, 11 "," 4R probability variable jackpot A "is determined. If" 12, 13 "," 4R normal jackpot A "is determined. If “14”, “4R normal jackpot B” with “20 times / high support mode” is determined, and if “15”, “4R normal jackpot B” with “30 times / high support mode” is determined. If it is “16”, it is decided to give “4R normal jackpot B” with “40 times high support mode”, and if it is “17” “4R with“ 50 times high support mode ” Grant of “general jackpot B” Is determined, if it is "18 and 19" grant of "JUB big hit" is determined.

  That is, if the winning lottery with the winning of the lower start winning opening 33B is won, it becomes “16R probability variation jackpot A” with a probability of 50% and “4R probability variation jackpot A” with a probability of 10%. % Probability becomes “4R normal jackpot A”, 20% probability becomes “4R normal jackpot B”, and 10% probability becomes “JUB jackpot”.

  The jackpot type determination counter C2 is periodically updated (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and the value of the jackpot type determination counter C2 is stored in the jackpot type determination counter buffer. The value of the big hit type determination counter C2 stored in the big hit type determination counter buffer at the timing when the game ball wins the upper start winning port 33A or the lower start winning port 33B is set to a special variable holding area (first special reservation area) of the RAM 503. In the variable holding area or the second special variable holding area).

  In addition, the reach selection counter C3 is configured to increment one by one within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and after reaching the upper limit value (that is, 238), returns to 0 that is the lower limit value. In the present embodiment, the reach selection counter C3 causes a stop for the decorative symbol, and then the final stop symbol is shifted by one by one before and after the reach symbol. It is decided to draw “Reach other than front / rear detachment” where the symbol stops other than before and after the reach symbol, and “Complete detachment” where no reach occurs. In the present embodiment, a reach determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not the value of the reach selection counter C3 is a value corresponding to the occurrence of the reach state and which reach corresponds to the ROM 502. Is provided. In the reach determination table, a value of “0 to 238” is stored, C3 = 0, 1 corresponds to the reach out of front and back, C3 = 2 to 21 corresponds to the reach other than back and forth, and C3 = 22 to 238 is complete. It has a configuration that corresponds to a detachment.

  The reach selection counter C3 is periodically updated (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and the value of the reach selection counter C3 is stored in the reach selection counter buffer. The reach selection counter C3 stored in the reach selection counter buffer is stored in the special change hold area (first special change hold) in the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper start winning opening 33A or the lower start winning opening 33B. Area or the second special variable holding area).

  In addition, one of the two variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 198, for example, and reaches the upper limit value (that is, 198), and then reaches the lower limit value. The other variation type counter CS2 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 240, for example, and reaches the upper limit value (that is, 240) and then returns to the lower limit value of 0. It has become. In the following description, CS1 is also referred to as “first variation type counter”, and CS2 is also referred to as “second variation type counter”. This is shown in FIG.

  For example, in the probability variation big hit hour / variation pattern table (see FIG. 38) in the normal state, the first variation type counter CS1 indicates the reach type of decorative symbols such as so-called normal reach, super reach, premium reach, and other rough variation modes. The second variation type counter CS2 determines a more detailed variation mode such as a variation time. Therefore, diversification of variation patterns can be easily realized by combining these variation type counters CS1 and CS2. Of course, it is possible to determine the variation mode only by the first variation type counter CS1.

  Note that the normal reach is a reach pattern in which a special effect display is not made except for the variation of the decorative design. Super Reach is a reach pattern in which characters and the like are displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 in addition to the decorative symbol during the variation display of the decorative symbol (after the reach state is established), thereby giving the player a sense of expectation. is there. Premium reach is an effect that can be derived only when a big hit state occurs. During the decorative symbol variation display (after reaching the reach state), in addition to the decorative symbol, a character with a different pattern from the super reach is displayed. This is a reach pattern in which the player is expected to have a sense of expectation.

  Further, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated once every time a normal process described later is executed once, and are repeatedly updated even within the remaining time of the normal process. Then, the buffer values of CS1 and CS2 are acquired when determining the variation pattern at the start of variation of the decorative symbol by the decorative symbol display device 42.

  In addition, the magnitude | size and range of each counter are only examples, and can be changed arbitrarily. However, the jackpot random number counter C1, the reach selection counter C3, and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are preferably different prime numbers and are not synchronized in any case.

  Further, the normal symbol random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 9, for example, and returns to the upper limit value (that is, after reaching 9 and to the lower limit value of 0). The random number counter C4 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and when the game ball passes through the through gate 34, the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 is acquired.

  When the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 to be won is acquired, after the variable display is performed for a predetermined time in the normal symbol display device 41, the symbol corresponding to the winning (in this example, “◯”) is stopped and displayed. Then, the electric accessory 37 in the lower start winning opening 33B is opened for a predetermined time.

  In the present embodiment, in the “low support mode”, the winning random number has two values of “0, 1”. On the other hand, in the “high support mode”, the number of random numbers to be won is “0 to 7”. That is, in the “low support mode”, the electric accessory 37 is opened with a probability of 1/5, and in the “high support mode”, the electric accessory 37 is opened with a probability of 4/5. These winning probabilities correspond to the third winning probability in the present embodiment.

  Next, each control process executed by the CPU 501 in the main controller 261 will be described with reference to a flowchart. The processing of the CPU 501 is broadly divided into a main process that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt process that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 2 msec), and a stop signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt process and the NMI interrupt process will be described first, and then the main process will be described.

  The NMI interrupt process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interruption, the state of the main controller 261 at the time of power-off is stored in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503.

  That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SK1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 501 in the main controller 261. Then, the CPU 501 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interruption process, stores the power interruption occurrence information in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503 as the setting of the power interruption occurrence information, and ends the NMI interruption process.

  The above NMI interrupt processing is executed in the same manner by the payout control device 311, and information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the backup area 513 a of the RAM 513 by the NMI interrupt. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SK1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 and the CPU 511 interrupts the control being executed. To start NMI interrupt processing. The contents are as described above.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing. This processing is executed by the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 every 2 msec, for example.

  In FIG. 11, first, in step S301, reading processing of various winning detection switches is executed. Here, the state of various winning detection switches (winning port switch 221, count switch 223, start winning switch 224A, 224B, through gate switch 225) connected to the main control device 261 is read and the state of the switch is determined. Save the detection information.

  In step S302, random number initial value update processing is executed. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the upper limit value (599 in this example).

  In step S303, random number update processing is executed. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type determination counter C2, the reach selection counter C3, and the normal symbol random number counter C4 are each incremented by 1, and are cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the upper limit value. Then, the updated values of the counters C1, C2, C3, and C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  Thereafter, in step S304, a start winning process associated with winning in the start winning ports 33A and 33B is executed, and in step S305, a through gate passing process accompanying passing of the game ball to the through gate 34 is executed. Thereafter, the timer interrupt process is temporarily terminated.

  Here, the start winning process in step S304 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The execution area of the special variable holding area and each holding area include a jackpot random number storage area for storing the value of the jackpot random number counter C1, a jackpot type random number storage area for storing the value of the jackpot type determination counter C2, and a reach selection counter C3. A reach random number storage area is provided for storing the values.

  First, in step S501, it is determined based on the detection information of the second start winning switch 224B whether or not the game ball has won the lower start winning opening 33B. If an affirmative determination is made in step S501, in step S502, the value of the lower hold counter Nb that counts the number of variable display holds triggered by winning in the lower start winning opening 33B is the upper limit (in this embodiment, “4 ]) Or less. If a negative determination is made in step S502, the process proceeds to step S509. On the other hand, if a positive determination is made in step S502, the process proceeds to step S503, and the lower hold counter Nb is incremented by one.

  In the subsequent step S504, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type determination counter C2 and the reach selection counter C3 updated in the random number update process in the above step S303 are determined among the reserved areas in the second special variable reservation area. Store in the first area. After step S504, the process proceeds to step S505.

  In step S505, a jackpot determination process is performed to determine whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 newly stored in the second special variable suspension area is a value corresponding to the jackpot. Details of the jackpot determination process will be described later.

  In subsequent step S506, when it is determined in step S505 that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to the jackpot, it is based on the value of the jackpot type determination counter C2 newly stored in the second special variable holding area. Then, the second jackpot type determination process for determining the jackpot type is performed.

  Here, first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot winning flag is set in the jackpot determination process performed immediately before, and if the determination is negative, the present process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if a positive determination is made, the value of the jackpot type determination counter C2 newly stored in the second special variation holding area corresponds to “16R probability variable jackpot A” in consideration of the second jackpot type determination table. If the value is “0-9”, the “16R probability variation jackpot A flag” is turned on, and the value is “10, 11” corresponding to “4R probability variation jackpot A”. The “4R probability big hit A flag” is turned on, and if it is one of the values “12, 13” corresponding to “4R normal big hit A”, the “4R normal big hit A flag” is turned on, If the value is “14-17” corresponding to “4R normal jackpot B”, the “4R normal jackpot B flag” is turned on, and any of the values “18, 19” corresponding to “JUB jackpot” is set. Big In the case of Tsu it is, to turn on the "JUB big hit flag".

  In addition, if “16R Probable Bonus A”, “4R Probable Bonus A” or “JUB Jackpot” is won, that is, if “High Support Mode Until Next Time” is granted after the jackpot ends, after the jackpot ends For example, an effect lottery for determining whether or not to perform a non-notification effect that does not notify that the assigned “high support mode” is “up to the next time / high support mode” is given for a predetermined period of time (in this embodiment, 20 times of variable display) The lottery probability is about 1/100. When it is determined that a non-notification effect is to be performed as a lottery result, the non-notification effect execution flag is turned on.

  In the subsequent step S507, when it is determined in step S505 that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is not a value corresponding to the jackpot, based on the value of the reach selection counter C3 newly stored in the second special variable holding area. Reach determination processing for determining the type of reach is performed. Details of the reach determination process will be described later.

  In further subsequent step S508, a hold control command setting process is performed. The hold control command is a command for informing the sub-control device 262 in advance of various hold information (information used for determining the contents of the change display) held and stored in the second special variable hold area. is there. The hold control command set in this process is output to the sub-control device 262 in the next external output process (see step S201). The hold control command includes, for example, information indicating the result of the jackpot determination process or the jackpot type determination process, information indicating which of the winning winning openings 33A and 33B is a variable display triggered by winning, etc. It is.

  Here, details of the jackpot determination process in step S505 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S5101, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 newly stored in the second special variation holding area is either “7” or “307” corresponding to the jackpot stored in the first success / failure determination table. It is determined whether or not they match. In FIG. 13, for the sake of convenience, the process of step S5101 is described in a simplified manner. However, in practice, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is “7”, and the determination is negative. If it is determined, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is “307”. If either of these determinations is affirmative, an affirmative determination is made in step S5101. If a negative determination is made in step S5101, a negative determination is made in step S5101.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S5101, that is, if it is determined that a jackpot state occurs, the jackpot winning flag is turned on in step S5102, and then the process proceeds to step S5105. The first special gaming state generating means in the present embodiment is configured by the function of the main controller 261 that generates a jackpot state corresponding to the first special gaming state in step S5102.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5101, it is determined in step S5103 whether or not the "high probability mode" is in effect based on the value of a lottery mode flag described later.

  When an affirmative determination is made in step S5103, that is, in the “high probability mode”, in step S5104, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 newly stored in the second special variation holding area is determined as the second success / failure determination. It is determined whether the value corresponding to the jackpot stored in the table is any of “8 to 16, 308 to 316” excluding the above “7” and “307”. In the determination process, actually, it is determined one by one whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 matches each value corresponding to the jackpot as described above.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S5104, that is, if it is determined that a jackpot state occurs during the “high probability mode”, the process is terminated as it is after turning on the jackpot winning flag in step S5102.

  The determination processing in step S5101 and step S5104 constitutes the first winning / losing lottery in this embodiment, and the first lottery means is constituted by the function of the main controller 261 that executes this.

  If a negative determination is made in step S5103 or step S5104, that is, if it is not “big hit”, the process proceeds to step S5105.

  Further, in step S5105, it is determined whether or not the value of the big hit random number counter C1 newly stored in the second special variation holding area matches the values “101 to 125, 401 to 425” corresponding to the small hits. .

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S5105, that is, if it is determined that a small hit state is generated, the small win winning flag is turned on in step S5106, and then this process ends. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5105, the present process ends.

  The determination process in step S5105 constitutes the second winning / losing lottery in the present embodiment, and the second lottery means is constituted by the function of the main controller 261 that executes this. Further, the second special game state generating means in the present embodiment is configured by the function of the main control device 261 that generates a small hit state corresponding to the second special game state in step S5106.

  Next, the reach determination process in step S507 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S5301, it is determined whether or not a winning flag (a big win winning flag or a small win winning flag) is set in the jackpot determination process performed immediately before. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5301, that is, if a big hit state or a small hit state occurs, this processing is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S5301, that is, if a hit state does not occur, in step S5302, the value of the reach selection counter C3 newly stored in the second special variation holding area is taken into consideration in the reach determination table. Is determined to be coincident with one of the values “0, 1” corresponding to “out-of-front / rear reach”. If the determination in step S5302 is affirmative, in step S5303, the front / rear off flag indicating the occurrence of front / rear out of reach is turned on, and then the process ends.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5302, in step S5304, the reach determination table is referred to, and the value of the reach selection counter C3 newly stored in the second special variable holding area is “reach other than front / rear out”. It is determined whether or not it matches any of the values “2 to 21” corresponding to. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5304, the flag is turned on in a step S5305, and the process ends.

  Also, if a negative determination is made in step S5304, that is, if it is “completely off”, this processing is terminated as it is.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 12, after the process of step S508 or when a negative determination is made in step S501, in step S509, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the upper start winning opening 33A. The determination is based on the detection information of the switch 224A. If a negative determination is made in step S509, the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made, in step S510, the value of the upper hold counter Na that counts the number of variable display holds triggered by winning at the upper start winning opening 33A is the upper limit value (in this embodiment, “4 ]) Or less. If a negative determination is made in step S510, the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if a positive determination is made in step S510, the process proceeds to step S511, and the upper hold counter Na is incremented by one.

  In subsequent step S512, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type determination counter C2, and the reach selection counter C3 are stored in the first of the reserved areas that are free in the first special variable reserved area. After step S512, the process proceeds to step S513.

  In step S513, a jackpot determination process is performed to determine whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 newly stored in the first special variable suspension area is a value corresponding to the jackpot. The jackpot determination process in step S513 is the same as the jackpot determination process in step S505, except for the jackpot determination, and information related to the variable display to be processed is based on winning in the upper start winning opening 33A. For the sake of convenience, detailed description is omitted.

  In the following step S514, when it is determined in step S513 that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to the jackpot, it is based on the value of the jackpot type determination counter C2 newly stored in the first special variable holding area. Thus, the first jackpot type determination process for determining the jackpot type is performed.

  Here, first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot winning flag is set in the jackpot determination process performed immediately before, and if the determination is negative, the present process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if a positive determination is made, the value of the jackpot type determination counter C2 newly stored in the first special variation holding area corresponds to “16R probability variable jackpot A” in consideration of the first jackpot type determination table. When the value is “0, 1”, the “16R probability variation jackpot A flag” is turned on, and when the value is “2-5” corresponding to “16R probability variation jackpot B”. Turns on the “16R Probable Variable Jackpot B Flag”, and if the value corresponding to “4R Probable Variable Jackpot A” is “6”, turns on the “4R Probable Jackpot A Flag” and corresponds to “4R Probable Jackpot B” When the value is “7-10”, the “4R probability variable big hit B flag” is turned on, and when the value is “11” corresponding to “16R normal big hit A”, “16R normal big hit B” A “Lag” is turned on, and if the value is “12 to 15” corresponding to “16R normal jackpot B”, the “16R normal jackpot B flag” is turned on, and “4R normal jackpot B” is handled. If it is one of the values “16 to 19”, the “4R normal jackpot B flag” is turned on.

  If “16R probability variation jackpot A” or “4R probability variation jackpot A” is won here, that is, if “high support mode until next time” is granted after the jackpot ends, the above-mentioned non-notification is performed as in step S506. An effect lottery for determining whether or not to perform an effect is performed. When it is determined that a non-notification effect is to be performed as a lottery result, the non-notification effect execution flag is turned on.

  In the subsequent step S515, when it is determined in step S513 that the value of the big hit random number counter C1 is not a value corresponding to the big hit, based on the value of the reach selection counter C3 newly stored in the first special variable holding area. Reach determination processing for determining the type of reach is performed. Note that the reach determination process in step S515 is the same as the reach determination process in step S507 described above, except that the information regarding the variable display to be processed is based on the ball to the upper start winning opening 33A. For the sake of convenience, detailed description is omitted.

  In further subsequent step S516, a hold control command setting process is performed. Thereafter, this process is terminated. The setting process of the hold control command in step S516 is the same as the setting process of the hold control command in step S508, and the information regarding the variable display to be processed is based on the ball to the upper start winning opening 33A. For the sake of convenience, detailed description is omitted.

  Next, the through gate passing process in step S305 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S601, whether or not the game ball has passed through the through gate 34 is determined based on detection information of the through gate switch 225.

  If a negative determination is made in step S601, the present process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S601, that is, if it is determined that the game ball has passed through the through gate 34, in step S602, the number of suspensions of the variable display performed on the normal symbol display device 41 is counted. It is determined whether or not the value of the normal hold counter Nc is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). If a negative determination is made here, this processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S602, that is, if the passing of the game ball to the through gate 34 is confirmed and the value of the normal hold counter Nc <4, the process proceeds to step S603, where the normal hold counter Nc is incremented by one.

  In subsequent step S604, a random number related to the success or failure is acquired. Specifically, the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 updated by the random number update process in step S303 is stored in the first area of the free storage area of the normal variation holding area of the RAM 503. Thereafter, the through gate passing process is terminated. Therefore, the process of step S604 constitutes a part of the third winning / losing lottery.

  Next, the flow of main processing executed by the CPU 501 in the main controller 261 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This main process is started upon reset when power is turned on.

  First, in step S101, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed. Specifically, for example, 1 is set in order to set a predetermined value in the stack pointer and wait for the sub-side control device (sub-control device 262, payout control device 311, etc.) to become operable. Wait process is executed for about 2 seconds. In the subsequent step S102, RAM access is permitted.

  Thereafter, data backup processing is executed for the RAM 503 in the CPU 501. That is, in step S103, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is pressed (ON). To do. On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 has not been pressed, it is determined in subsequent step S104 whether or not occurrence information of power interruption is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. Here, if it is not set, no backup data is stored, so in this case as well, the process proceeds to step S112. If power failure occurrence information is set in the backup area 503a, a RAM determination value is calculated in step S105, and in the subsequent step S106, whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off. That is, the effectiveness of the backup is determined. If the RAM determination value calculated here does not match the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, the backed up data has been destroyed, and in this case, the process also proceeds to step S112.

  In the process of step S112, an initialization command is transmitted in order to initialize the sub control device 262, the payout control device 311 and the like, which are the control devices on the sub side. The sub-control device 262 that has received the initialization command executes its own initialization process as will be described later, and sets the game state determination value Xj value “0” corresponding to the “normal state”, which is the initial setting, to the game. Store in the state storage area.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to RAM initialization processing (step S113 and the like). Note that the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 503. Instead of the RAM determination value, it is possible to determine the effectiveness of backup based on whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 is correctly stored.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 323 when it is desired to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, for example, when the hall starts business. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 323 is ON, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process (step S113, etc.). Similarly, when the information on occurrence of power interruption is not set, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by a RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process proceeds to initialization processing of the RAM 503 (step S113 or the like). That is, the use area of the RAM 503 is cleared to 0 in step S113, and the initial value of the RAM 503 is set in subsequent step S114. Thereafter, interrupt permission is set in step S115, and the process proceeds to normal processing described later.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 has not been pressed (step S103: NO), it is a condition that the information on occurrence of power interruption is set and the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal. In addition, the process at the time of power recovery (process at the time of power failure recovery) is executed. That is, in step S107, the stack pointer before the power interruption is restored, and in step S108, the information on the occurrence of the power interruption is cleared.

  In step S109, a game state check process for grasping the game state at the time of power-off stored in the RAM 503 is executed.

  In the subsequent step S110, a return command for returning the sub control device 262, the payout control device 311 and the like serving as the sub control devices to the gaming state at the time of power-off is transmitted. Note that the return command transmitted to the sub-control device 262 includes information (game state determination value Xj described later) related to the game state at the time of power-off specified in the gaming state check process.

  In step S111, the used register is restored from the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. Thereafter, interrupt permission is set in step S115, and the process proceeds to normal processing described later.

  Here, the gaming state check process in step S109 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a gaming state check process, and FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence relationship among a lottery mode flag, a support mode flag, a gaming state identification counter Kj, and a gaming state determination value Xj described later. The game state check process is also executed in a variable display setting process (step S807) and a hit end setting process (step S1216) described later.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in step S1901, various information related to the gaming state when the power is turned off and stored in the RAM 503 is read. Specifically, the value of the lottery mode flag, the value of the support mode flag, and the value of the gaming state identification counter Kj are read from the RAM 503, respectively.

  The lottery mode flag is state determination information for determining whether the lottery mode is “low probability mode” or “high probability mode”. As the flag value, the lottery mode is “low probability mode”. In this case, “50 (H)” is set, and in the “high probability mode”, “53 (H)” is set. Note that the value “5” of the upper 4 bits in the lottery mode flag is uniformly added for noise countermeasures, and is not particularly used to determine the gaming state.

  The support mode flag is state determination information for determining what state the winning support mode is in. When the winning support mode is “low support mode”, the flag value is “A0 ( H) "is set. Note that the value “A” of the upper 4 bits in the support mode flag is uniformly added for noise countermeasures, and is not specifically for determining the gaming state.

  When the winning support mode is “20 times / high support mode”, “30 times / high support mode”, “40 times / high support mode” or “50 times / high support mode”, the flag value is “A1 (H)” is set.

  Further, when the winning support mode is “30 times / high support mode S”, “A2 (H)” is set as the flag value, and when it is “until next time / high support mode”, the flag value is set. “A3 (H)” is set.

  The game state identification counter Kj is state determination information for counting the number of executions of the variable display after the end of the jackpot and specifying the switching timing of the game state. A predetermined initial value is set at the end of the jackpot, and the variable display Is subtracted by 1 each time. For example, as described later, if “50” is set as the initial value of the gaming state specific counter Kj, and then the value of the counter Kj is “31”, the fluctuation display at that time is displayed after the jackpot ends. It can be specified that it is the 20th variation display.

  In this embodiment, when “16R probability variation jackpot B”, “4R probability variation jackpot B”, “16R ordinary jackpot B” or “4R ordinary jackpot B” is won, that is, after the jackpot ends, “20 times high support mode”, When “30 times / high support mode”, “40 times / high support mode” or “50 times / high support mode” is given, “50” is set as an initial value.

  In addition, when “16R regular jackpot A” or “4R regular jackpot A” is won, that is, when “30 times high support mode S” is granted after the jackpot ends, “30” is set as an initial value. The

  In addition, when “16R probable jackpot A”, “4R probable jackpot A” or “JUB jackpot” is won, that is, when “high support mode until next time” is given after the jackpot ends, “0” is set as an initial value. Is set. However, when the non-notification effect execution flag is turned on and the non-notification effect is executed, “30” is set as an initial value. The non-notification effect execution flag is turned off after the initial value is set.

  Returning to FIG. 16, in step S1902, the value of the lottery mode flag read in step S1901 and the value of the support mode flag are added.

  In the subsequent step S1903, the lower 3 bits of data are extracted by performing a logical product of the addition value calculated in step S1902 and a predetermined mask value (“07 (H)” in the present embodiment). The game state determination value Xj is set in the area.

  In step S1904, it is determined whether or not the gaming state determination value Xj is “1”. In other words, the lottery mode is “low probability mode” and the winning support mode is “20 times / high support mode”, “30 times / high support mode”, “40 times / high support mode” or “50 times / high support” It is determined whether or not it is in the “mode” state.

  If a negative determination is made here, the process moves to step S1905 to determine whether or not the value of the gaming state determination value Xj is “4”. In other words, the lottery mode is “high probability mode” and the winning support mode is “20 times / high support mode”, “30 times / high support mode”, “40 times / high support mode”, or “50 times / high support mode” It is determined whether or not it is in the “mode” state.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1904 or step S1905, the process proceeds to step S1909. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1905, the process proceeds to step S1906.

  In step S1906, it is determined whether or not the game state determination value Xj is “2”. That is, it is determined whether or not the lottery mode is the “low probability mode” and the winning support mode is the “30 times / high support mode S”.

  If a negative determination is made here, the process proceeds to step S1907 to determine whether or not the gaming state determination value Xj is “5”. That is, it is determined whether the lottery mode is the “high probability mode” and the winning support mode is the “30 times / high support mode S”.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1906 or step S1907, the process proceeds to step S1912. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1907, the process proceeds to step S1908.

  In step S1908, it is determined whether or not the gaming state determination value Xj is “6”. That is, it is determined whether or not the lottery mode is the “high probability mode” and the winning support mode is “until next time / high support mode”.

  If a positive determination is made here, the process proceeds to step S1914. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S1916, the value “6” of the gaming state determination value Xj is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 503, and the present process is terminated.

  Now, an affirmative determination is made in step S1904 or step S1905, and in step S1909 which has shifted to, it is determined whether or not the value of the gaming state identification counter Kj is “31”. That is, it is determined whether or not the variable display after the jackpot is 20th. If a positive determination is made here, the process proceeds to step S1913, and if a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S1910.

  In step S1910, it is determined whether or not the value of the gaming state identification counter Kj is “21”. That is, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation display after the big hit is 30th. If a positive determination is made here, the process proceeds to step S1913. If a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S1911.

  In step S1911, it is determined whether or not the value of the gaming state identification counter Kj is “11”. That is, it is determined whether or not the variation display after the jackpot is 40th. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S1913. If the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step S1912.

  In step S1912, it is determined whether or not the value of the gaming state identification counter Kj is “1”. That is, it is determined whether it is “50th time (in the case of initial value“ 50 ”)” or “30th time (in the case of initial value“ 30 ”)”.

  If a negative determination is made here, the process proceeds to step S1916, and the gaming state determination value Xj (“1”, “4”, “2” or “5”) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 503, The process ends.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1912, that is, if the value of the gaming state identification counter Kj is “1”, the process proceeds to step S1913, and the value of the gaming state determination value Xj is changed to “7”. . Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1916, the value “7” of the gaming state determination value Xj is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 503, and this process is terminated.

  Now, an affirmative determination is made in step S1908, and in step S1914 which has shifted, it is determined whether or not the value of the gaming state identification counter Kj is “0”. That is, it is determined whether or not the winning support mode is the “high support mode until next time” in which the non-notification effect is not performed. When an affirmative determination is made here, the value “6” of the gaming state determination value Xj is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 503, and this process ends.

  On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in step S1914, that is, in the “up to next time / high support mode” in which a non-notification effect is performed, the process proceeds to step S1915, and the value of the gaming state determination value Xj is set to “5”. Change to Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1916, the value “5” of the gaming state determination value Xj is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 503, and this process is terminated. As a result, the lottery mode is the “high probability mode” and the winning support mode is “30 times” for a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 20 times) even in the “until next time / high support mode” state. An effect similar to that in the “high support mode S” state will be performed.

  Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this normal process, the main process of the game is executed. As its outline, the processing of steps S201 to S210 is executed as a periodic processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update processing of steps S211 and S212 is executed with the remaining time.

  First, in step S201, a control signal based on the control contents of the special display devices 43L and 43R and the electric accessory 37 updated in the previous process is transmitted to each device, and output data such as a command is transmitted to each sub-side. External output processing that is transmitted to the control device is executed. Here are some more specific examples.

  For example, based on the detection information of the above various detection switches, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been won in various winning ports such as the general winning port 31, and if there is a winning ball, the winning ball corresponding to the number corresponding to the winning A payout command is transmitted to the payout control device 311.

  Further, when a command or the like for blinking the error display lamp 104 is set, the command is output to the sub-control device 262.

  Also, in the external output process, information for grasping the game state is output to the hall computer of the game hall in consideration of various information such as the lottery mode flag and the jackpot / medium flag described later. Furthermore, output of error information and the like to the hall computer is also executed in this output process.

  For example, when a winning error is detected, an on signal (pulse signal) is output to the hall computer of the game hall via a predetermined terminal of the external relay terminal board 240, and when there is no winning error, the signal is turned off. A signal is output.

  Further, when the decorative symbol display device 42 displays the decorative symbol variation, a variation pattern command, a symbol command, and the like are transmitted to the sub-control device 262. On the other hand, the sub-control device 262 that has input the variation pattern command, the symbol command, etc. determines the variation mode of the decorative symbol display device 42 based on the various commands, and displays the variation mode on the decorative symbol display device 42. An instruction is issued to the display control device 45 so as to display (variable display).

  In step S202, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated. More specifically, like the other counters, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the upper limit values (198 and 240 in this embodiment). To do. Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  In the subsequent step S203, the prize ball counting signal received from the payout control device 311 is read. Next, in step S204, the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 311 is read.

  Thereafter, in step S205, a first display control process is executed. In this process, the control contents of the special display devices 43L and 43R are set as to what control is performed in the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R, and the jackpot determination and decoration in the decorative symbol display device 42 are performed. A design variation pattern is set. Details of the first display control process will be described later.

  In step S206, variable winning device control processing is executed. In this process, the control content of the variable winning device 32 is set as to what control is performed in the variable winning device 32. Thereby, when the big hit state or the small hit state is reached, the opening / closing process of the opening / closing plate 32b of the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times. Details of the variable winning device control process will be described later.

  In step S207, the second display control process is executed. In this process, the control contents of the normal symbol display device 41 are set as to what kind of control is performed in the normal symbol display device 41. Details of the second display control process will be described later.

  In step S208, an electric accessory control process is executed. In this process, the control content of the electric accessory 37 is set as to what kind of control is performed in the electric accessory 37. Details of the electric accessory control process will be described later.

  Thereafter, in step S209, it is determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. Here, if the occurrence information of power interruption is not set in the backup area 503a, it is determined in step S210 whether or not the next normal processing execution timing has been reached, that is, a predetermined time from the start of the previous normal processing (this embodiment) It is determined whether or not 4 msec) has elapsed. And if predetermined time has already passed, it will transfer to Step S201 and will repeat the processing after the above-mentioned Step S201.

  On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed from the start of the previous normal process, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated within the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process. Repeatedly execute (step S211, step S212).

  That is, in step S211, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the upper limit value (599 in this example).

  In step S212, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated (similar to step S202). Specifically, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1, and are cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the upper limit values (198 and 240 in this example). Then, the change values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S201 to S209 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the next execution timing of the normal process is not constant and varies. Therefore, it is possible to update the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1) at random by repeatedly executing the update of the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time, and similarly change The type counters CS1 and CS2 can also be updated at random.

  Now, if the occurrence information of power interruption is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503 (step S209: YES), the power is cut off. Is called. In the power failure process, first, the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited in step S213, the contents of each register used by the CPU 501 are saved in the stack area in step S214, and the value of the stack pointer is saved in the backup area 503a in step S215. To remember. Thereafter, in step S216, a power-off notification command indicating that the power has been cut off is transmitted to other control devices (such as the payout control device 311). In step S217, a RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the backup area 503a. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 503. Thereafter, RAM access is prohibited in step S218, and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed.

  The process of step S209 is performed at the end of a series of processes corresponding to the game state change performed at steps S201 to S208, or at the end of one cycle of the processes of steps S211 and S212 performed within the remaining time. It is executed at the timing. Therefore, in the normal process of the main controller 261, the occurrence information of the power interruption is confirmed at the end of each process, so that the amount of data stored in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503 is less than that in the middle of each process. And can be easily memorized. Further, when returning to the state before power-off, since the amount of data stored in the backup area 503a is small, it can be easily restored and the processing load of the main control device 261 can be reduced. . Further, since the interruption processing is prohibited before the data is stored (step S213), it is possible to prevent the data from being changed when the power is shut off and to reliably store the state before the power is shut off. .

  Next, the first display control process of step S205 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In FIG. 18, in step S <b> 801, various hit / medium flags (big hit / medium flag and small hit / medium flag), which will be described later, are referred to for details. Determine. The hit state (big hit state and small hit state) includes the middle of the hit state and a predetermined time after the hit state ends. The predetermined time after the end of the hit state is the time until the normal game (variable display on the special display devices 43L and 43R) starts after the end of the hit state. Generally, this time zone is a decorative symbol display. At the device 42, the end of the hit state, display of various game states and various modes given after the hit, etc. are performed. Further, a period from when the variable display is stopped and displayed on the special display devices 43L and 43R and the decorative symbol display device 42 in a manner corresponding to the win until the variable winning device 32 is released (generally this time zone). Is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42).

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S801, that is, if the winning state is in effect, the processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S801, in step S802, a first display described in detail later is performed. By looking at the setting state of the middle flag, it is determined whether the first or second special display device 43L, 43R (decorative symbol display device 42) is in a variable display. Specifically, when the first display flag is set (on state), it is regarded as a variable display, and when the first display flag is released (off state), the variable is displayed. It is considered that the stop display corresponding to the display stop state is in progress. As will be described in detail later, the first display flag is turned on when the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R start to display the change (see step S920 and step S807), and the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R are turned on. It is turned off when the variable display of the second special display devices 43L and 43R is stopped and displayed (see step S814).

  If a negative determination is made in step S802, that is, if neither the winning state nor the variable display is displayed, the process proceeds to step S803, and the variable display (second fluctuation) triggered by winning at the lower start winning port 33B is performed. It is determined whether or not the value of the lower hold counter Nb for counting the number of hold (display) is greater than zero.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S803, that is, if even one second variation display is held, 1 is subtracted from the lower hold counter Nb in step S804. In the present embodiment, when the second variation display is held and stored by the determination process in step S803, the second variation display is executed without executing the first variation display. In other words, even when the first variation display is stored on hold earlier than the second variation display, the second variation display is preferentially digested (the first variation display is postponed). ing.

  In a succeeding step S805, a process for shifting the data stored in the second special variation holding area is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the holding first to fourth areas of the second special variable holding area to the execution area side. The holding first area → the execution area, the holding second Data in each area is shifted, such as area → holding first area, holding third area → holding second area, holding fourth area → holding third area. After step S805, in step S806, a process for turning on / off the second holding lamp 46b and a process for causing the fluctuation specifying lamp 40 to emit red light are performed, and then the process proceeds to step S807.

  Also, if a negative determination is made in step S803, that is, if no second variation display is stored on hold, a variation display (first display) triggered by winning at the upper start winning opening 33A in step S808. It is determined whether or not the upper hold counter Na for counting the number of hold (variable display) is greater than zero. If a negative determination is made in step S808, the present process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if a positive determination is made in step S808, 1 is subtracted from the upper hold counter Na in step S809. In a succeeding step S810, a process for shifting the data stored in the first special variation holding area is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the holding first to fourth areas of the first special variable holding area to the execution area side. The holding first area → the execution area, the holding second Data in each area is shifted, such as area → holding first area, holding third area → holding second area, holding fourth area → holding third area. After step S810, in step S811, a process for turning on / off the first holding lamp 46a and a process for causing the variation specifying lamp 40 to emit blue light are performed, and then the process proceeds to step S807. In the present embodiment, the execution area of the special variable reservation area is one, and the data stored in the first special variable reservation area and the second special variable reservation area are displayed when the variable display based on the data is performed. Therefore, it is shifted to a common execution area.

  In step S807, a variable display setting process is performed. Here, the details of the variable display setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S900, a gaming state check process is executed. The gaming state check process is the same process as the gaming state check process (see FIG. 16) in step S109, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  Subsequently, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the variable display corresponds to the small win by determining whether or not the small hit winning flag is ON.

  Here, when it is determined that it corresponds to the small hit, the process proceeds to step S910. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a small hit, the process proceeds to step S902.

  In step S902, it is determined whether or not the variable display corresponds to the jackpot by determining whether or not the jackpot winning flag is ON.

  Here, if it is determined that it corresponds to the jackpot, the process proceeds to step S903. On the other hand, if it is determined that neither the big hit nor the small hit is made, that is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S912.

  In step S903, is one of the above-mentioned various probability variation jackpot flags (“16R probability variation jackpot A flag”, “16R probability variation jackpot B flag”, “4R probability variation jackpot A flag”, “4R probability variation jackpot B flag”) turned on? By determining whether or not, it is determined whether or not the variation display corresponds to “probability big hit”.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S903, that is, if “probable variation jackpot”, the variation pattern is determined in consideration of the variation pattern table corresponding to “probable variation jackpot” in step S904, and set in the variation pattern command. . Subsequently, in step S905, a symbol table corresponding to “probable big jackpot” is taken into consideration to determine a jackpot symbol (whether it is an odd symbol or an even symbol in this embodiment), and a symbol command corresponding to this (in this embodiment) Then, “B1” or “B2”, which will be described later, is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S920.

  If a negative determination is made in step S903, the process proceeds to step S906, and the above various normal jackpot flags (“16R normal jackpot A flag”, “16R normal jackpot B flag”, “4R normal jackpot A flag”, “4R normal It is determined whether or not the variable display corresponds to “normal jackpot” by determining whether or not any of the jackpot B flag ”) is ON. If an affirmative determination is made in step S906, that is, if it is “ordinary jackpot”, the variation pattern is determined in consideration of the variation pattern table corresponding to “ordinary jackpot” in step S907 and set in the variation pattern command. To do. Subsequently, in step S908, a symbol table corresponding to “ordinary jackpot” is taken into consideration to determine a jackpot symbol (whether it is an odd symbol or an even symbol in this embodiment), and a symbol command corresponding to this (this embodiment) Then, “B1” or “B2”, which will be described later, is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S920.

  However, in the present embodiment, as described above, depending on the type of symbols stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, the gaming state such as the lottery mode given after the end of the jackpot cannot be determined. In other words, if “probable big hit” is displayed, “odd symbol” is stopped, and if “ordinary big hit” is displayed, “even number” is stopped, and the relationship between the variation pattern or stop symbol and the jackpot type In this embodiment, according to the above-mentioned various tables, for example, if “probable big hit”, it is easy to stop display with “odd symbols”. It is only divided into tables so that the appearance rates of patterns and symbols are different. Therefore, for example, in the case of a big hit, a configuration may be adopted in which a variation pattern or a stop symbol is selected based on one big hit table regardless of the big hit type such as “probable big hit” or “normal big hit”.

  If a negative determination is made in step S906, the process proceeds to step S909, and it is determined whether or not the variable display corresponds to “JUB jackpot” by determining whether or not the JUB jackpot flag is on. Determine whether. If an affirmative determination is made in step S909, that is, if it is “JUB jackpot”, the process proceeds to step S910.

  In step S910, the variation pattern is determined in consideration of the variation pattern table corresponding to “JUB big hit” and “small hit”, and set in the variation pattern command. Thereafter, in step S911, a symbol command corresponding to the chance symbol (in this embodiment, “B6” described later) is set, and the process proceeds to step S920.

  If a negative determination is made in step S902, that is, if it is “out”, it is determined in step S912 whether the front / rear off flag is on.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S912, that is, if “rearward / rearward reach” is determined, a change pattern is determined in consideration of the change pattern table corresponding to “rearward / rearward reach” in step S913. And the front / rear off flag is turned off. Subsequently, in step S914, a symbol command (in this embodiment, “B3” to be described later) corresponding to the back-and-forth back-and-forth symbol is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S920.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step 912, it is determined in step S915 whether or not a flag other than back-and-forth deviation is on. If an affirmative determination is made in step S915, that is, if “reach other than front / rear out of alignment” is determined, a variation pattern is determined in consideration of the variation pattern table corresponding to “reach other than out of front / rear out” in step S916, It is set to the fluctuation pattern command and the other than forward / backward flags are turned off. Subsequently, in step S917, a symbol command (in this embodiment, “B4” to be described later) corresponding to a symbol other than the back and forth deviation is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S920.

  If a negative determination is made in step S915, that is, if it is “completely out”, a deviation pattern is determined in consideration of the variation pattern table corresponding to “completely out” in step S918. Set to. Subsequently, in step S919, a symbol command corresponding to a completely off symbol (in this embodiment, “B5” described later) is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S920.

  Here, for convenience, the fluctuation pattern table and the fluctuation pattern command will be described. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern table corresponding to the above-mentioned “probable big jackpot” (hereinafter referred to as “probability big jackpot / fluctuation pattern table”), the fluctuation pattern table corresponding to “normal jackpot”, “JUB jackpot”, and “small jackpot” Fluctuation pattern table corresponding to “Fluctuation pattern table corresponding to“ front / rear deviation ”, Fluctuation pattern table corresponding to“ reach other than front / rear deviation ”, and fluctuation pattern table corresponding to“ complete deviation ” A plurality of variation pattern tables) are provided according to the gaming state (gaming state determination value Xj values “0” to “7”).

  For example, regarding the probability variation big hit / variation pattern table, as shown in FIG. 37A, at the “100 address” serving as the reference address, it corresponds to the “normal state” in which the game state determination value Xj is “0”. The probability variation big hit hour / variation pattern table is stored.

  Similarly, at “address 101”, a probability variation big win / fluctuation pattern table corresponding to the game state determination value Xj of “1” is stored. At “address 102”, the value of the game state determination value Xj is “2”. The probability variation jackpot hour / variation pattern table corresponding to is stored, and at “address 103”, the probability variation jackpot time / variation pattern table corresponding to the game state determination value Xj “3” is stored, and at “address 104” The probability variation big hit / fluctuation pattern table corresponding to the game state determination value Xj corresponding to “4” is stored, and the probability change big hit corresponding to the game state determination value Xj corresponding to “5” at “105” is stored. The variation pattern table is stored, and the probability variation big hit hour / variation pattern table corresponding to the game state determination value Xj of “6” at “106 address” Stored in the "address 107", the value of the gaming state determination value Xj is probability variation jackpot time-variation pattern table corresponding to "7" is stored.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the complete out-of-track / variation pattern table corresponds to the “normal state” in which the game state determination value Xj is “0” at “700 address” as the reference address. A complete deviation / variation pattern table is stored.

  Similarly, at “address 701”, a completely off / fluctuation pattern table corresponding to the game state determination value Xj of “1” is stored, and at “702”, the value of the game state determination value Xj is “2”. A completely out of time / variation pattern table corresponding to is stored, and in “address 703”, a complete out of time / variation pattern table corresponding to the game state determination value Xj corresponding to “3” is stored, and in “address 704” When the game state determination value Xj corresponds to “4”, a complete deviation / variation pattern table is stored. At “705”, the game state determination value Xj corresponds to “5”. A variation pattern table is stored. At “address 706”, a completely off-time / variation pattern table corresponding to the game state determination value Xj of “6” is stored. In fully disengaged during-movement pattern table the value of the gaming state determination value Xj corresponds to "7" is stored.

  Although not shown in the drawing, the other variation pattern table corresponding to the “normal jackpot”, the variation pattern table corresponding to “JUB jackpot” and “small hit”, the variation pattern table corresponding to “out-of-front reach”, and With respect to the variation pattern table corresponding to “reach other than front / rear out”, as in the case of the probability variation big hit / variation pattern table and complete deviation / variation pattern table, the game state determination value Xj values “0” to A plurality of table groups corresponding to “7” are stored sequentially from a predetermined reference address.

  Therefore, when determining the variation pattern in step S904, step S907, step S910, step S913, step S916, and step S918, first, based on the gaming state determination value Xj specified in the gaming state check process (step S900). In addition, a process of selecting a table corresponding to a predetermined gaming state (gaming state determination value Xj values “0” to “7”) from a plurality of table groups is performed. At this time, the stored address of the table to be selected is specified by adding the value of the game state determination value Xj to the reference address (for example, “100 address” in the case of the probability variation big hit / variation pattern table). can do. That is, the game state determination value Xj directly serves as an offset value.

  Then, the variation pattern is determined based on the selected variation pattern table (for example, the probability variation big hit / variation pattern table corresponding to the “normal state (Xj = 0)” stored in “address 100”: see FIG. 38). Then, a variation pattern command corresponding to this is set.

  The variation pattern command in the present embodiment has a 2-byte configuration, and the upper 4 bits in the upper byte are configured by information specifying the gaming state. In the present embodiment, the gaming state determination value Xj is set as it is. In addition, the lower 4 bits of the upper byte are configured by information for identifying the jackpot type and the like, and the 8 bits of the lower byte are configured by information for specifying the variation pattern (such as variation time and reach type).

  For example, as can be seen by referring to the probability variation jackpot time / variation pattern table related to the normal state (Xj = 0) [see FIG. 37 (a)], the probability variation jackpot time / variation pattern command related to the normal state is higher “0” which is the value of the gaming state determination value Xj is set in 4 bits, and “F” indicating “probability big hit” is set in the following lower 4 bits. Then, a value specifying a variation pattern corresponding to the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 is set for the remaining 8 low-order bytes. The sub-control device 262 stores the relationship between these variation pattern commands and decoration pattern variation modes (effect patterns) in a table. When the variation pattern command is received, the variation corresponding to the variation pattern command is stored. A pattern (production pattern) can be executed.

  Next, the symbol command will be described in detail. The symbol command is a command for causing the sub-control device 262 to determine a stop symbol. In the present embodiment, there are six categories: odd jackpot symbol combinations, even jackpot symbol combinations, front / rear off symbol combinations, non-front / rear symbol combinations, complete miss symbol combinations, and chance symbol combinations. Is specified. These divisions are indicated by, for example, “B1”, “B2”, “B3”, “B4”, “B5”, “B6”, and any of these is set as a symbol command. On the other hand, the sub-control device 262 stores the relationship between these commands and stop symbols in a table. Then, the sub control device 262 displays a stop symbol corresponding to the symbol command.

  The odd jackpot symbol combination is a combination of symbols consisting of numbers 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9, and “B1” is set in the symbol command corresponding to the odd jackpot symbol combination. The Then, when “B1” indicating an odd jackpot symbol is set in the symbol command, the sub-control device 262 selects one of the combinations of symbols consisting of the numbers 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 Is determined as a stop symbol.

  The even jackpot symbol combination is a combination of symbols consisting of the numbers 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8. The symbol command corresponding to the even jackpot symbol combination is set to “B2”. The When the symbol command “B2” indicating an even jackpot symbol is set in the symbol command, the sub-control device 262 selects one of the combinations of symbols consisting of numbers 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8. Is determined as a stop symbol.

  The combination of back and forth symbols corresponds to the combination of back and forth symbols, where after reaching, the final stop symbol is stopped by one shift before and after the reach symbol. “B3” is set in the symbol command.

  The combination of symbols other than front / rear detachment corresponds to the “reach other than front / rear detachment” that occurs after reach occurs, and the final stop symbol stops other than before / after the reach symbol. “B4” is set in the command.

  The combination of complete detachment symbols corresponds to “complete detachment” in which no reach occurs, and “B5” is set in the symbol command corresponding to the combination of complete detachment symbols.

  In addition, “B6” is set in the symbol command corresponding to the combination of chance symbols. Incidentally, there is one type of chance symbol, and in this example, the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in each symbol display area are “3”, “4”, and “1” from the top as described above.

  Although details will be described later, when “B3” to “B5” are set in the symbol command, the sub-control device 262 stops the combination of symbols stored in the counter buffer of the corresponding RAM 553. Determine as. Specifically, when “B3” indicating a combination of the front and rear symbols is set in the symbol command, the sub-control unit 262 that has received the symbol command stores the front and rear stored in the front and rear reach symbol buffer of the RAM 553. A combination of symbols corresponding to the detachment reach is determined as a stop symbol. When “B4” indicating a combination of symbols other than the front / rear detachment is set in the symbol command, the sub-control device displays the combination of symbols corresponding to the reach other than the front / rear detachment stored in the reach symbol buffer of the RAM 553. 262 is determined as a stop symbol. When “B5” indicating a combination of completely out symbols is set in the symbol command, the sub-control unit 262 uses the symbol combination corresponding to the complete out of the symbol stored in the RAM 553 as a stop symbol. decide.

  When “A6” is set in the symbol command, the sub-control device 262 selects a chance symbol as a combination of decorative symbols.

  Note that the variation pattern command and symbol command set as described above are output in an external output process (step S201) described later. Then, the sub-control device 262 that has input these commands determines the variation mode of the decorative symbol display device 42 based on the command, and displays the variation mode on the decorative symbol display device 42 (variable display). An instruction is issued to the display control device 45.

  In step S920, a start setting process is performed to indicate that the condition for performing variable display is satisfied in the special display devices 43L and 43R. In the start setting process, the first display flag indicating whether or not the variable display is being performed on the special display devices 43L and 43R is turned on, and the first display timer setting process is performed.

  The first display timer is a means for measuring a variation time (residual time for variation display) in the special display devices 43L and 43R, and is used when determining whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the beginning of the variation display. .

  The variable display time of the special display devices 43L and 43R in the present embodiment is set to a value corresponding to the decorative pattern variation pattern selected by the variation type counters CS1 and CS2. Based on the setting of the first display timer, when the control signal for starting the variable display is output to the special display devices 43L and 43R in the next external output processing of the normal processing, the special display device Fluctuation display is started at 43L and 43R. Then, after step S920 ends, the variable display setting process ends.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 18, when an affirmative determination is made in step S <b> 802, that is, when the variable display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S <b> 812 to perform a first display timer subtraction process. Each time this process is performed, the value of the first display timer is decremented by 4 msec. For example, when the fluctuation time is 10 seconds (10000 msec), “2500” is set for the first display timer, and 1 is subtracted every 4 msec.

  Subsequently, the process proceeds to step S813, and it is determined whether or not a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed in consideration of the value of the first display timer after the subtraction. At this time, when a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, that is, when the value of the first display timer becomes “0”, an affirmative determination is made in step S813.

  When a negative determination is made in step S813, in step S817, a switching display setting for continuously performing the variable display of the special display devices 43L and 43R is performed, and this process is terminated. Based on the setting contents of the switching display setting, a control signal for switching display is output to the special display devices 43L and 43R in the external output processing in the next normal processing. Thereby, the switching display (variable display) of the special display devices 43L and 43R is realized at the timing of the first display control process, that is, every 4 ms.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S813, the first display flag is canceled (turned off) in step S814, and stop display setting is performed in order to perform stop display on the special display devices 43L and 43R in step S815. .

  In addition, based on the setting contents of the stop display setting, a control signal for performing stop display is output to the special display devices 43L and 42R in the next external output process in the normal process. For example, in the case of “16R probability variation big hit A”, “9−” is stopped (for example, lit only for a few seconds).

  Subsequently, after the change end time setting process is performed in step S816, this process ends. Here, the change end time setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S1001, the big win winning flag and the small win winning flag are taken into consideration, and it is determined whether or not the stop display corresponds to a big win or a small win. Here, when the big hit or the small hit is handled, the process proceeds to step S1002 and the hit setting is performed. Specifically, setting processing of a big hit / medium flag, a small hit / medium flag, a first variable flag, a first variable timer, an opening number counter, a winning counter Vx, and the like is performed. After the end of step S1002, the change end time setting process is terminated.

  The big hit flag is state determination information for determining whether or not the big hit state is being set. Here, “1” indicating the occurrence of the big hit state is set (turned on) as a flag value.

  The small hit / medium flag is state determination information for determining whether or not the small hit state is in progress, and here, as with the big hit / medium flag, “1” indicating the occurrence of the small hit state is set as the flag value. (Turned on).

  The first variable flag is state determination information for determining whether or not the variable winning device 32 is in the open state.

  The first variable timer is a measuring means for measuring the opening time (occurrence time of the special prize state) of the variable winning device 32, the interval between the special prize states, and the like, and is defined from the opening start or the opening end of the opening / closing plate 32b. This is taken into account when determining whether or not time has passed. In the hit setting process in step S1002, predetermined values corresponding to various hits are set in consideration of the open / close pattern control table (see FIG. 39). For example, if the first time is “long open” such as “16R probability variable jackpot A”, “7500” is set in the first variable timer, and the first time is “short open” such as “JUB jackpot”. In this case, “100” is set in the first variable timer. As a result, the maximum opening time (specified time) per opening / closing operation of the opening / closing plate 32b is set to “30 seconds” or “0.4 seconds”.

  In the opening / closing pattern control table, as shown in FIG. 39, the number of occurrences of a special prize state (number of rounds) in various hit states, the opening time of the open / close plate 32b in each special prize state (each round), and between the special prize states An interval time or the like is set in advance.

  The open number counter is used to determine the number of occurrences of the special prize state executed during the big hit state or the small hit state, that is, the number of times the variable winning device 32 is opened / closed (“long open” or “short open”). State determination information. In the hit setting process in step S1002, initial values corresponding to various hits are set in consideration of the open / close pattern control table. For example, in the case of “16R probability variation big hit A”, “16” indicating 16 times is set, and in the case of “JUB big hit”, the sum of 5 “short open” and 15 “long open” “20” indicating 20 times is set as an initial value.

  The winning counter Vx is a winning counting means for counting the number of game balls won to the variable winning device 32. In the present embodiment, at the time of the switch reading process (see FIG. 11) of the timer interrupt process, it is determined whether or not there is a winning in the variable winning device 32 based on the detection information of the count switch 223, and the winning in the variable winning device 32 is determined. If it is determined that there has been, the value of the winning counter Vx is incremented by one.

  Further, in the winning setting process in step S1002, the specified number K1 which is the maximum number of winning prizes to the variable winning device 32 per one opening / closing operation (one special prize state) of the opening / closing plate 32b in consideration of the opening / closing pattern control table. Set up. As described above, the prescribed number K1 is determined in advance for each opening type (operating mode of the opening / closing member related to one opening / closing operation) such as “long opening” or “short opening”. For example, “10” is set as the specified number K1 for “long open”, and “3” is set as the specified number K1 for “short open”.

  In the winning setting process in step S1002, an opening command for informing the start of the big hit or the small hit is set. However, in the case of “JUB jackpot”, the opening command is set after the end of the five “short releases” (special prize state start processing in step S1217, which will be described later). As a result, in the case of “JUB big hit”, the big hit notification effect etc. is performed after the end of the five “short open”, so far it is not distinguishable from the case of the small hit.

  If it is determined in step S1001 that it does not correspond to a big win or a small win, that is, the big win winning flag and the small win winning flag are off, the process proceeds to step S1003.

  In step S1003, it is determined whether the count value of the support number counter is “0”. The support count counter is a means for measuring the duration of the “high support mode” (the number of times the variable display is displayed). As described later, the value corresponding to various jackpots is set as the counter value after the jackpot ends. The

  Here, when the count value of the support number counter is “0”, this processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, when the support count counter is set (when the counter value is other than “0”), it is considered that the high support mode is being set, and the value of the support count counter is decremented by 1 in step S1004. . In step S1004, a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the gaming state specifying counter Kj is also performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1005.

  In step S1005, it is determined whether the count value of the support number counter is “0”. That is, it is determined whether or not the current variable display is the predetermined number of variable displays after the end of the jackpot (after the provision of the high support mode). If the value of the support number counter is “0”, a process of switching the value of the support mode flag to “A0 (H)” indicating “low support mode” is performed in step S1006, and this process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1005 that the count value of the support number counter is not “0”, the process is terminated as it is.

  Next, the variable winning device control process in step S206 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The specific opening / closing control means in the present embodiment is configured by the function of the main control device 261 that executes the variable winning device control processing in step S206.

  First, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not the big hit / medium flag is on. If a negative determination is made here, this processing is terminated as it is.

  If the determination in step S1202 is affirmative, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the first variable timer in the subsequent step S1202.

  In a succeeding step S1203, it is determined whether or not the first variable flag is ON. If a positive determination is made here, that is, if the variable winning device 32 is in the open state, the process proceeds to step S1204, whether or not the count value of the first variable timer is “0”, that is, 1 of the opening / closing plate 32b. It is determined whether or not an open time (specified time “30 seconds” or “0.4 seconds”) per opening / closing operation (“long open” or “short open”) remains.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1204, the process proceeds to step S1205, and whether or not the value of the winning counter Vx is equal to or greater than the prescribed number K1, that is, the game ball that won the variable winning device 32 in one special prize state. It is determined whether or not the number of balls has reached the maximum number of winning prizes (specified number “10” or “3”). If a negative determination is made in step S1205, that is, if the timing for closing the variable prize-winning device 32 (timing for the end of the special prize state) has not yet arrived, this processing is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1204 or step S1205, the process proceeds to step S1206, and the first variable timer setting process is performed.

  Here, the first variable timer includes whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the end of the special prize state (for example, whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the end of the big win or the small prize, In order to determine whether or not the interval until the special prize state has started, etc., a value “750” corresponding to a predetermined value (for example, “3 seconds”), “250” corresponding to “1 second” is set.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1207, and whether or not the counter value of the release number counter is “0”, that is, whether or not the number of executions of the special prize state (“long release” or “short release”) has reached the specified number. judge.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1207, an open end setting process is performed in step S1210, and this process ends. In the end setting process in step S1210, the first variable flag is turned off and the hit end flag is turned on.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1207, that is, if the number of executions of the special prize state ("long open" or "short open") has not reached the specified number, a special prize feed process is performed in step S1211, and this process is performed. finish.

  In the special award feeding process in step S1211, the value of the release number counter is decremented by 1, and the first variable flag is turned off. Thus, the opening / closing process is repeated until the number of executions of the special prize state reaches the specified number of times.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1203, that is, if it is within a predetermined time after the end of the special prize state (within a predetermined time after the end of winning or during the interval between the special prize states), the process proceeds to step S1212. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the first variable timer is “0”.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1212, that is, if a predetermined time has elapsed from the end of the special prize state and the timing for proceeding to the next process (start of the next special prize state or start of the normal game) has been reached. The process proceeds to step S1215. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1212, the present process ends.

  In step S1215, it is determined whether or not to end the big hit state or the small hit state with reference to the hit end flag.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1215, a hit end setting process is performed in step S1216, and then this process ends.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1215, the special prize state start process is performed in step S1217, and then the present process ends.

  In the winning end setting process in step S1216, the big hit / small hit flag is turned off, the lottery mode flag switching process, the support mode flag switching process, the support number counter setting process, and the gaming state notification command setting process. Ending command setting processing for telling the end of the big hit or the small hit is performed.

  In the lottery mode flag switching process, the lottery mode flag is switched based on the various jackpot flags described above. Thus, when the “high probability mode” is set after the jackpot is ended (the “variable probability jackpot flag” or “JUB jackpot flag” is on), “53 (H)” indicating the occurrence of the “high probability mode”. Is set as the flag value. On the other hand, when “low probability mode” is set (various “normal jackpot flags” are on), “50 (H)” indicating the occurrence of “low probability mode” is set as the flag value. The probability state switching means in the present embodiment is configured by the function of performing the lottery mode flag switching process.

  However, when the small winning flag is on, the lottery mode flag switching process is not performed, and the flag value related to the original mode is set as it is. For example, when the “high probability mode” is set before occurrence of the small hit state (the flag value “53 (H)” of the lottery mode flag), the “high probability mode (lottery mode) is maintained even after the small hit is completed”. Flag value “53 (H)”) is set.

  In the support mode flag switching process, the support mode flag is switched based on the various jackpot flags described above. As a result, when the “20 times / high support mode”, “30 times / high support mode”, “40 times / high support mode” or “50 times / high support mode” is given after the jackpot ends, the flag value “A1 (H)” is set as “30 times high support mode S”, and “A2 (H)” is set as a flag value in the case of “30 times high support mode S”. “A3 (H)” is set as the flag value. The function for performing the support mode flag switching process constitutes the entrance state switching means in the present embodiment.

  In the support count counter setting process, the support count counter is switched based on the various jackpot flags described above. As a result, when “20 times / high support mode”, “30 times / high support mode”, “40 times / high support mode” or “50 times / high support mode” is granted after the jackpot ends As the value of the number counter, “20” corresponding to 20 fluctuation displays, “30” corresponding to 30 fluctuation displays, “40” corresponding to 40 fluctuation displays, or “50” corresponding to 50 fluctuation displays. Is set. When “30 times / high support mode S” is given, “30” corresponding to 30 times of variable display is set as the value of the support number counter. When “until next time / high support mode” is given, a value that is virtually unreachable (for example, “99999” corresponding to 99999 times of variable display) is set as the value of the support number counter.

  The gaming state notification command is a command for notifying the sub-control device 262 of the gaming state that is set after the jackpot is over. In setting the command, a game state check process is first performed. Since the gaming state check process is the same as the gaming state check process (see FIG. 16) in step S109, a detailed description thereof is omitted here.

  The gaming state notification command includes a gaming state determination value Xj related to a new gaming state grasped by the gaming state check process. As will be described later, the sub-control device 262 that has received this switches the gaming state (gaming state determination value Xj) that it grasps to a new gaming state (gaming state determination value Xj). Note that the gaming state notification command may be omitted, and instead, for example, the gaming state determination value Xj may be included in an ending command or the like that notifies the end of the jackpot state.

  Note that the jackpot winning flag, the jackpot winning flag, and the various “big winning flag” are turned off after the completion of various processes such as the lottery mode flag switching process. In addition, when the winning setting (step S1002) is performed in the variation end time setting process of FIG. 19, the lottery mode flag is reset once ("50 (H)" is set), The “high probability mode” may be interrupted.

  In the special prize state start process in step S1217, the first variable flag is turned on, and the opening time ("7500" or "100") for the next special prize state is set to the first variable in consideration of the open / close pattern control table. In addition to setting the timer, the specified number K1 for the next special prize state is set. Further, the value of the winning counter Vx is reset to “0”.

  Various control signals are output to the variable winning device 32 in the next external output process of the normal process based on the ON / OFF state of the first variable flag. When the first variable flag is on, a control signal for opening the big prize opening 32a is output to the variable prize winning device 32, and the big prize opening 32a is opened. On the other hand, when the first variable flag is off, a control signal is output to the variable prize winning device 32 to close the big prize opening 32a, and the big prize opening 32a is closed.

  Next, the second display control process of step S207 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In FIG. 22, in step S <b> 2101, whether or not the normal symbol display device 41 is currently performing the variable display by looking at the setting state of the second display flag indicating whether or not the normal symbol display device 41 is performing the variable display. Determine. Specifically, when the second display flag is on, it is considered that the normal symbol display device 41 is performing variable display, and when the second display flag is off, the normal symbol display device 41 varies. It is considered that the stop display corresponding to the display stop state is in progress.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2101, the process proceeds to step S2102, and it is determined whether or not the value of the normal hold counter Nc is greater than zero. At this time, if the value of the normal hold counter Nc is 0, this processing is terminated as it is.

  If the variable display is not being performed and the value of the normal hold counter Nc> 0, the process proceeds to step S2103. In step S2103, 1 is subtracted from the normal hold counter Nc. In step S2104, a process for shifting the data stored in the normal variation holding area is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the holding first to fourth areas of the normally variable holding area to the execution area side. The holding first area → the execution area, the holding second area → The data in each area is shifted such as the first hold area, the third hold area → the second hold area, the fourth hold area → the third hold area.

  Thereafter, in step S2105, start setting processing is executed. In this process, the normal symbol display device 41 performs a process indicating that the condition for performing the variable display is satisfied. Specifically, the second display timer flag is turned on, and the second display timer setting process is performed. The second display timer is a means for measuring the fluctuation time (remaining time) of the fluctuation display performed by the normal symbol display device 41, and is used when determining whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation display. Is done.

  In the present embodiment, during the “low support mode”, since the variation time of the variable display performed by the normal symbol display device 41 is set to 2 seconds, “500” is set to the second display timer. . Further, during the “high support mode”, since the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display performed by the normal symbol display device 41 is set to 0.4 seconds, “100” is set to the second display timer.

  Based on the setting in the start setting process, when a control signal for starting the variable display is output to the normal symbol display device 41 in the next external output process of the normal processing, the normal symbol display device 41 changes Display starts. As described above, the normal symbol display device 41 is configured to light up and display “O” or “X” as an ordinary symbol. If the displayed symbol is “O”, “X”, “X” "Is switched to" ○ ". Then, after step S2105 ends, the second display control process ends.

  If the determination in step S2101 is affirmative, that is, if the normal symbol display device 41 is performing variable display, the process proceeds to step S2106 to perform second display timer subtraction processing. Each time this process is performed, the count value of the second display timer is decremented by one.

  In step S2107, it is determined whether the count value of the second display timer is “0”, that is, whether the variation time has elapsed. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2107, the second display flag is turned off in step S2108, and normal symbol stop display setting for performing stop display on the normal symbol display device 41 is performed in step S2109. Then, based on the setting contents of the normal symbol stop display setting, a control signal to stop display is output to the normal symbol display device 41 in the next external output processing in the normal processing. That is, in the case of winning, the “◯” symbol (winning symbol) is stopped (for example, lit only for a few seconds), and in the case of being off, the “x” symbol is stopped.

  As described above, it is determined whether or not the winning is made based on the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 stored in the execution area of the normal variation holding area. Such processing constitutes the third winning / failing lottery in the present embodiment, and the function of the main controller 261 that performs such processing constitutes the third lottery means.

  Specifically, among the values 0 to 9 of the normal symbol random number counter C4, the winning value is “0, 1” in the “low support mode” and “0 to 7” in the “high support mode”. Eight.

  Subsequently, the process proceeds to step S2110 to perform a change end time setting process, and the process ends. In this process, when the stop display corresponds to winning, a setting process for performing an opening / closing process of the electric accessory 37 is performed. Specifically, the second variable flag is turned on, and the release time is set in the second variable timer.

  The second variable flag is state determination information for determining whether or not the electric accessory 37 is in an open state.

  The second variable timer is a means for measuring the opening time (residual time) of the electric accessory 37, and is considered when determining whether or not a specified time has elapsed since the start of opening. In the present embodiment, the opening time of the electric accessory 37 is different between the “high support mode” and the “low support mode”, and “1000” is set for the second variable timer in the “high support mode”. In the “low support mode”, “100” is set for the second variable timer.

  On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in step S2107, in step S2111 a switching display setting for continuously performing the variable display of the normal symbol display device 41 is performed, and this process is terminated. Based on the setting contents of the switching display setting, a control signal for performing switching display is output to the normal symbol display device 41 in the external output processing in the next normal processing. Specifically, if the current lighting is “◯”, “×” is displayed, and if “×”, the display is switched to “◯”. As a result, the timing of the second display control process, that is, the variable display of the normal symbol display device 41 is realized every 4 ms.

  Next, the electric accessory control process in step S208 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  First, in step S2201, it is determined whether or not a second variable flag indicating whether or not the electric accessory 37 is in an open state is on. Here, when it is determined that the second variable flag is not on (the electric accessory 37 is in a closed state), the present process is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S2201, that is, if the second variable flag is on, the electric accessory 37 is considered to be in an open state, and a second variable timer subtraction process is performed in step S2202. Each time this process is performed, the value of the second variable timer is decremented by one.

  In step S2203, the value of the second variable timer after the subtraction is taken into consideration to determine whether or not the specified open time has elapsed. Here, when the prescribed opening time has elapsed, that is, when the value of the second variable timer becomes “0”, the determination in step S2203 is affirmative. If a negative determination is made here, this processing is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S2203, the process proceeds to step S2204, and an end setting process is performed in step S2204, and then this process ends. In the end setting process of step S2204, a process of turning off the second variable flag is performed.

  Note that various control signals are output to the electric accessory 37 in the next external output process of the normal process based on the ON / OFF state of the second variable flag. When the second variable flag is ON, a control signal for opening the movable blade 37a is output to the electric accessory 37, and the electric accessory 37 is opened. On the other hand, when the second variable flag is off, a control signal for closing the movable blade 37a is output to the electric accessory 37, and the electric accessory 37 is closed. Thereby, it becomes impossible to win a game ball in the lower start winning opening 33B.

  Next, payout control executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 will be described. For convenience of explanation, the reception interrupt process will be described first with reference to FIG. 24, and then the main process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a reception interrupt process executed by the payout control device 311. The reception interrupt process is a process executed by interruption when the payout control device 311 receives a command transmitted from the main control device 261. When the payout control device 311 confirms that the command transmitted from the main control device 261 has been received, the other processing executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 is temporarily waited, and the reception interrupt process is executed. When the reception interrupt process is executed, the command transmitted from the main control device 261 in step S3001 is first stored in the command buffer of the RAM 513, and the command transmitted from the main control device 261 is stored in step S3002. Turns on the command reception flag and ends this reception interrupt processing. As described above, when a command is stored in the command buffer, the storage pointer is referred to and stored in a predetermined storage area, and the storage pointer is stored in order to store the next received command in the next storage area. Is updated.

  In the present embodiment, the reception process of the command transmitted from the main control device 261 is performed by the interrupt process executed when the command is received. For example, as illustrated in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, before the command determination process (step S3201) is performed, it is confirmed whether or not a command is received. If a command is received, the command is stored in the command buffer of the RAM 513. The command reception flag may be turned on, and if no command is received, the process may proceed to command determination processing. In such a case, it is confirmed whether or not a command has been received by confirming a port corresponding to the command input of the input / output port at predetermined intervals.

  Next, main processing of the payout control device 311 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the main process of the payout control device 311. This main process is started upon reset when the power is turned on.

  First, in step S3101, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed. Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance is set in the stack pointer, and an interrupt mode is set. In step S3103, the RAM access is permitted, and in step S3104, an external interrupt vector is set.

  Thereafter, in step S3106, it is determined whether or not occurrence information of power supply interruption is set in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. If the information on occurrence of power interruption is set in the backup area 513a, a RAM determination value is calculated in step S3107, and in step S3108, whether the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off. No, that is, the validity of the backup is determined. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at a work area address in the RAM 513. It should be noted that it is possible to determine the effectiveness of backup based on whether or not the keywords written in a predetermined area of the RAM 513 are correctly stored.

  If no power-off occurrence information is set in step S3106, or if a backup abnormality is confirmed by a RAM determination value (checksum value or the like) in step S3108, the process proceeds to initialization processing of the RAM 513 after step S3115. Transition.

  In step S3115, the entire area of the RAM 513 is cleared to 0, and in step S3116, the initial value of the RAM 513 is set. Thereafter, in step S3117, the CPU peripheral device is initialized, and the process proceeds to step S3114 to permit interruption.

  On the other hand, on the condition that the power failure occurrence information is set in step S3106 and the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal in step S3108, the process at the time of power recovery (at the time of power failure recovery) Process). That is, in step S3109, the stack pointer before power-off is restored, power-off occurrence information is cleared in step S3110, and a payout permission flag that permits payout of prize balls is cleared in step S3111. In step S3112, the CPU peripheral device is initialized. In step S3113, the used register is restored from the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. In step S3114, an interrupt is permitted.

  After the interruption is permitted in step S3114, it is determined in the process of step S3122 whether power-off occurrence information is set in the backup area 513a. Here, if the information on occurrence of power supply interruption is set, the power supply is cut off. Therefore, the processing after step S3123 is performed as a power failure process at the time of power supply interruption. In the power failure process, first, the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited in step S3123, and a command determination process described later is executed in the next step S3124. Thereafter, the contents of each register used by the CPU 511 are saved in the stack area in step S3125, the stack pointer value is stored in the backup area 513a in step S3126, and the RAM determination value is calculated in step S3127 to calculate the backup area 513a. In step S3128, RAM access is prohibited, and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value in the stack area and work area to be backed up in the RAM 513.

  Note that since the process of step S3122 confirms the occurrence information of the power-off after the process performed at the time of turning on the power, the amount of data stored in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513 is smaller than that in the middle of each process. Less and can be easily memorized. Further, when returning to the state before power-off, since the amount of data stored in the backup area 513a is small, it can be easily restored and the processing load of the payout control device 311 can be reduced. .

  Next, timer interrupt processing of the payout control device 311 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This timer interrupt process is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 2 msec).

  In the timer interrupt process, first, a command from the main control device 261 is acquired, and a determination process for the command is performed (step S3201). This command determination process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating command determination processing performed by the payout control device 311. In the command determination process (steps S3124 and S3201), first, it is determined whether or not the command reception flag is turned on in step S3301. The command reception flag is turned on when a command transmitted from the main controller 261 is received in the above-described reception interrupt process (see FIG. 24).

  If it is determined in step S3301 that the command reception flag is off, a new command has not been received from the main control device 261, and thus this process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3301 that the command reception flag is on, the received command is read from the RAM 513 in step S3302, and the command reception flag is turned off in step S3303. By turning off the command reception flag in step S3303, the processing in steps S3302 to S3311 can be skipped until a new command is received, so that the control of the payout control device 311 can be reduced.

  The type of the command read from the RAM 513 is determined in the processing from step S3304 to step S3306. In step S3304, it is determined whether or not the command transmitted from the main control device 261 is a payout initialization command. In step S3305, it is determined whether or not it is a payout return command. In step S3306, it is a prize ball command. It is determined whether or not.

  If the command transmitted from the main control device 261 is a payout initialization command, it is determined in step S3307 whether or not the payout permission flag has already been turned on. If the payout permission flag has been turned off, the main power is turned on. Since the initialization of the RAM 513 is instructed from the control device 261, the work area (area) other than the stack area of the RAM 513 is cleared to 0 in step S3308, and the initial value of the RAM 513 is set in step S3309. Thereafter, in step S3311, the payout permission flag is turned on, and the payout permission for the winning ball is set.

  As described above, the main controller 261 performs initialization processing of the RAM 503 after transmitting the payout initialization command, and the payout control device 311 initializes processing of the RAM 513 after receiving the payout initialization command. Therefore, the timing at which the RAM 503 is initialized and the timing at which the RAM 513 is initialized are substantially at the same time. Therefore, even if the payout control device 311 receives a command transmitted from the main control device 261 due to a shift in the initialization timing, the RAM 513 is initialized, and control corresponding to the received command cannot be performed. The occurrence of adverse effects can be prevented. In addition, since the payout permission flag is turned on after the RAM 513 is initialized, it is possible to reliably set the payout allowance for prize balls.

  On the other hand, if the payout permission flag has already been turned on in step S3307, the command determination process is terminated without clearing the work area of the RAM 513 and the initialization process of the RAM 513. That is, the processing in step S3307 prohibits initialization of the RAM 513 with the payout permission flag set. The payout initialization command is a command that is transmitted only when the RAM erase switch 323 is turned on when the power is turned on. Therefore, the payout initialization command is not received in a state where the payout permission flag is turned on. It is conceivable that the payout control device 311 has recognized the payout initialization command due to the influence of noise or the like. Therefore, if the work area of the RAM 513 is cleared (step S3308) and the initial value setting of the RAM 513 (step S3309) is executed in a state where the payout permission flag is turned on, the payout is not made when a prize ball remains. Although an adverse effect occurs and causes a loss to the player, since the RAM 513 is prevented from being initialized while the payout permission flag is turned on, it is possible to prevent the player from being lost.

  Further, if the command transmitted from the main control device 261 is a payout return command (step S3304: NO, step S3305: YES), the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 return to the state before the power cut-off. In order to permit the payout of the prize ball, the payout permission flag is turned on in step S3311. That is, when there is information on occurrence of power interruption and the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 return to the state before the power interruption, the payout of the prize ball is permitted. When the payout permission flag is turned on in the process of step S3311, the process based on the command stored in the predetermined storage area of the command buffer is completed, so the read pointer is changed to the read pointer corresponding to the next storage area. Updated.

  Further, if the command transmitted from main controller 261 is a prize ball command (step S3305: NO, step S3306: YES), the received prize ball number is added to the total prize ball number and stored in step S3310. In order to permit the payout of the winning ball, the payout permission flag is turned on in step S3311. At this time, the payout control device 311 sequentially reads out the prize ball commands stored in the command buffer (ring buffer), and adds the number of prize balls corresponding to the command to the total number of prize balls stored in a predetermined buffer area. And remember. Since a prize ball corresponding to the number of prize balls is paid out based on the prize ball command transmitted from the main controller 261, the prize ball command is a payout instruction command for instructing the prize ball to be paid out. . In addition, when a winning ball command is received, the payout permission is immediately set, so that the winning ball can be paid out early for winning. When the payout permission flag is turned on in the process of step S3311, the process based on the command stored in the predetermined storage area of the command buffer is completed, so the read pointer is changed to the read pointer corresponding to the next storage area. Updated.

  Note that the command transmitted from the main controller 261 is not a payout initialization command (step S3304: NO), is not a payout return command (step S3305: NO), and is not a prize ball command (step S3306: NO), The command determination process is terminated without turning on the payout permission flag.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. When the command determination process ends, it is determined in step S3202 whether or not the payout permission flag is turned on in the command determination process. Here, if the payout permission flag is not turned on, this processing is ended as it is. That is, it is possible to prevent award balls from being paid out before a command is transmitted from the main controller 261.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S3202, the launch permission is set for the launch control device 312 in step S3203, and the state return switch 321 is checked in step S3204, and the state return operation is determined to be started. Perform a return operation. With this process, when the state return switch 321 is pressed when a payout error occurs, for example, when the payout motor is clogged, the payout motor is rotated forward and reverse to eliminate the ball clogging (return to the normal state). .

  Thereafter, in step S3205, setting of the lower plate full state or the lower plate full state is performed according to the change in the state of the lower plate 15. That is, when the lower pan 15 is determined to be full according to the detection signal of the lower pan full switch, when the lower pan is full, the setting of the lower pan full state is executed, and the lower pan is full. , Set the lower pan full release state. In step S3206, setting of a tank ball absence state (out of ball state) or a tank ball absence release state (ball state) is executed in accordance with a change in the state of the tank ball. In other words, the tank ball no switch state is determined based on the detection signal of the tank ball no switch, and the special setting for the absence of the tank ball and the setting for the no tank ball state are executed. Perform configuration.

  Thereafter, in step S3207, for example, it is determined whether or not there is a state to be notified, such as an error state.

  Subsequently, a payout control process for prize balls and rental balls is executed. Specifically, a payout number setting process is performed in step S3208, a motor control state acquisition process is performed in step S3209, and a motor drive process is performed in step S3210.

  In step S3211, the state return switch 321 is checked to execute the ball removal process by driving the payout motor 358a on the condition that the ball removal disabled state is not set and the ball removal operation is not started. In the subsequent step S3212, the control of the vibrator 360 (vibration motor control) is executed on the condition that the ball is clogged. Thereafter, the process returns to the beginning of the timer interrupt process.

  Next, normal processing of the sub-control device 262 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S3901, the port corresponding to the command input of the input / output port 554 is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the command transmitted from the main controller 261 is received.

  If a command has been received, the command is stored in the command buffer of the RAM 553 in step S3902. The command buffer of the RAM 553 is a ring buffer that temporarily stores commands transmitted from the main control device 261.

  The ring buffer has a predetermined storage area, and commands are stored with regularity from the beginning to the end of the storage area. When commands are stored in all storage areas, It is configured to return to the beginning and update the command. Therefore, when the command is stored and when the command is read, the storage pointer and the read pointer in the command buffer are updated, and the command is stored and read based on each pointer.

  In a succeeding step S3903, a command determination process is performed. Here, the command determination processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S 4101, the received command is read from the command buffer of the RAM 553. In subsequent step S4102, it is determined whether or not the command is an initialization command. In step S4103, it is determined whether or not the command is a return command. In step S4104, it is determined whether or not the command is a hold control command. In step S4111, it is determined whether or not it is a gaming state notification command. In step S4112, it is determined whether or not it is a symbol command.

  If the command transmitted from the main control device 261 is an initialization command, it means that the initialization of the RAM 553 is instructed from the main control device 261 when the power is turned on. Therefore, the RAM 553 is cleared in step S4105, and in step S4106. The initial value of the RAM 553 is set. As a result, the game state information storage area of the RAM 553 stores the value “0” of the game state determination value Xj corresponding to the “normal state” which is the initial setting. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  Further, if the command transmitted from the main control device 261 is a return command (step S4102: NO, step S4103: YES), the main control device 261 returns to the state before power-off, so that the sub that does not have a backup function. In step S 4107, the control device 262 reads the gaming state determination value Xj (any one of “0” to “7”) included in the return command and stores it in the gaming state information storage area of the RAM 553. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  Furthermore, if the command transmitted from the main control device 261 is a hold control command (step S4103: NO, step S4104: YES), in step S4108, various types of information (hit determination information and jackpot type) included in the hold control command. Storage processing for storing the information, information indicating which of the winning winning openings 33A and 33B is a variable display triggered by winning), and the like in the sub-variation holding area is performed, and this processing is terminated.

  The sub fluctuation holding area is provided corresponding to the special fluctuation holding area of the main controller 261. That is, the sub-variation holding area includes a first sub-variation holding area corresponding to the upper start winning port 33A, a second sub-variation holding area corresponding to the lower start winning port 33B, and one sub execution area. Each of the two sub-variable holding areas has four holding areas (holding first to holding fourth areas).

  In each holding area, according to the receiving history (receiving order) of the holding control command and the winning history of the game ball included in the holding control command (whether it is based on the winning to the start winning opening 33A, 33B, etc.) Information related to variable display executed by the decorative symbol display device 42 (such as jackpot determination information and jackpot type information) is stored in time series. Thereby, the sub-control device 262 can grasp the number of suspended display and the contents thereof.

  If the command transmitted from main controller 261 is a gaming state notification command (step S4104: NO, step S4110: YES), in step S4107, the value of gaming state determination value Xj included in the gaming state notification command ( Any one of “0” to “7”) is read out and stored in the game state information storage area of the RAM 553. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  If the command transmitted from the main controller 261 is a variation pattern command (step S4110: NO, step S4111: YES), it is the timing at which variation display is started on the decorative symbol display device 42. A setting process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4114.

  In the start setting process of step S4113, various settings related to the variable display performed by the decorative symbol display device 42 are performed.

  In this start setting process, first, similarly to the case of the special variable hold area of the main control device 261, a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the sub variable hold area to the sub execution area side is executed. Subsequently, the variation time corresponding to the received variation pattern command is set in the variation display timer. The variation display timer is a means for measuring a variation time (residual time for variation display) in the decorative symbol display device 42, and is considered when determining whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the beginning of the variation display.

  In the start setting process, the variable display flag that is considered when determining whether the decorative symbol display device 42 is performing variable display is turned on.

  In the present embodiment, based on the variation pattern information stored in the variation pattern command, an effect pattern related to the variation display of the decorative symbol is selected, and stopped after the variation time has elapsed based on the hit type information (including “out”). The stop symbol (combination of stop symbols) to be determined is determined. Information related to the effect pattern and the stop symbol determined here is added to the sub execution area of the sub variation holding area. The correspondence relationship between the variation time information and the effect pattern and the correspondence relationship between the jackpot type information and the stop symbol are stored in a table in the ROM 552 of the sub-control device 262.

  In the sub-control device 262 as well as the main control device 261, a fluctuation pattern corresponding to “probable big hit”, a fluctuation pattern corresponding to “normal big hit”, a fluctuation pattern corresponding to “JUB big hit” and “small hit”. , With respect to a variation pattern corresponding to “front / rear out of reach”, a variation pattern corresponding to “non-front / rear out of reach”, and a variation pattern corresponding to “complete out of reach”, values of game state determination values Xj “0” to “0”, respectively. 7 ”corresponding table groups are stored sequentially from a predetermined reference address.

  In other words, the sub-control device 262 determines a display state on the decorative symbol display device 42 based on the gaming state determination value Xj included in the variation pattern command, from a plurality of table groups (a predetermined gaming state (gaming state determination). The table corresponding to the value Xj values “0” to “7”) is selected. At this time, adding the value of the game state determination value Xj to the reference address to specify the address where the table to be selected is stored is the same as when selecting the variation pattern table.

  If the command transmitted from the main control device 261 is a symbol command (step S4111: NO, step S4112: YES), a symbol setting process is performed in step S4116, and this process is terminated.

  In the symbol setting process of step S4116, the symbol stored in the counter buffer (see FIG. 29) of the RAM 553 described later is used as the decorative symbol display device 42 based on the hit type information stored in the reserved area of the sub-variable reserved area. Is set in the sub execution area as a stop symbol to be stopped.

  More specifically, when “B1” is set in the symbol command, the combination of symbols of any one of the first, third, fifth, seventh, and ninth symbols is determined as the stop symbol. On the other hand, when “B2” is set in the symbol command, the combination of symbols 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8 is determined as a stop symbol. When “B3” is set in the symbol command, the combination of symbols stored in the front / rear reach symbol buffer is determined as the stop symbol. When “B4” is set in the symbol command, the combination of symbols stored in the reach symbol buffer other than front / rear deviation is determined as a stop symbol. When “B5” is set in the symbol command, the combination of symbols stored in the completely off symbol buffer is determined as a stop symbol. When “B6” is set in the symbol command, the combination of symbols “3”, “4” and “1” is stopped corresponding to the upper, middle and lower symbol display areas of the decorative symbol display device 42. Determine as.

  In step S4114, it is determined whether or not the gaming state determination value Xj included in the variation pattern command matches the gaming state determination value Xj stored in the gaming state information storage area of the RAM 553. Here, if both values match, the processing is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if the two values are different, the state error flag is turned on in step S4115, and the gaming state determination value Xj included in the newly received variation pattern command is regarded as an appropriate value in step S4117. The value of the gaming state determination value Xj is stored in the gaming state information storage area. Thereafter, this process is terminated. When the status error flag is turned on and the two values are different, the error display lamp 104 or the like is notified of this. Of course, the error notification means is not limited to the error display lamp 104, and may be configured to notify the error using the decorative symbol display device 42, the speaker SP, or the like.

  In addition, since recent game machines have a backup function of the main control device, etc., even when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like, various data including the game mode (game state) at that time are stored. Therefore, even if the power supply is cut off during the high probability mode, the player can resume the game in the high probability mode when the power is restored.

  However, when the above backup function is used, an act of setting the gaming machine in the high probability mode from the start of business in the game hall, or the so-called “morning”, becomes possible. Such an action is performed in order to increase the ability to attract customers at the start of business as a game hall, but there is a risk of mischievous player gambling. Various methods are conceivable as the setting method of the above action. As an example, there is a method in which the gaming machine whose game mode is the high probability mode at the end of the previous day is not initialized and reset. Further, as in the present embodiment, when the pachinko machine is powered on, etc., in the configuration in which information related to the game mode (game state determination value Xj) is transmitted from the main control device to the sub-control device by a return command or the like, If the cable connector that connects the main control unit and the sub control unit is removed when the power is turned on, the sub control unit cannot grasp the actual game mode set by the main control unit, and the default game mode is set. That is, control related to the “normal mode” is performed.

  In a general gaming machine, when a presentation is performed by a display presentation means such as a liquid crystal display device, the player can change the display mode (for example, background color) between the normal mode and the high probability mode. It makes it easy to grasp the current game mode.

  In general, a sub-control device that controls a liquid crystal display device or the like does not have a backup function, and therefore, when the power is turned off, control related to the default game mode (“normal mode”) is performed.

  Therefore, if this is used, the display mode of the liquid crystal display device can be set to the normal mode regardless of the actual game mode set by the main control device even in the high probability mode. In such a case, the current game mode cannot be easily determined by looking at the liquid crystal display device or the like at a glance, so that it is substantially difficult to confirm this action by a predetermined survey or the like.

  In particular, in the gaming machine in which the high probability mode that is difficult to distinguish from the “normal mode” like the “latency probability change state” of the present embodiment is set, the high probability mode starts the operation of the game hall by the above action. If set from time, the actual game mode cannot be determined from the display mode of the liquid crystal display device.

  In contrast, in the present embodiment, as described above, the gaming state determination value Xj included in the variation pattern command is different from the gaming state determination value Xj stored in the gaming state information storage area of the RAM 553. If so, an error notification is made and a value of the gaming state determination value Xj included in the newly received variation pattern command is stored in the gaming state information storage area. That is, the sub-control device 262 can grasp the appropriate game mode at that time. As a result, an action such as “morning” is performed, and the actual control mode set by the main control device 261 is the high probability mode, but the effect mode in the sub control device 262 is the normal mode. Even when the change pattern command is received, it is notified that the game mode is different, and the effect mode corresponding to the game state determination value Xj included in the change pattern command is obtained. As a result, the action such as “morning” by the game hall can be suppressed.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 28, after step S3903 or when a negative determination is made in step S3901, the process proceeds to step S3904, whether or not the execution timing of the next normal process has been reached, that is, the start of the previous normal process Whether or not a predetermined time (1 msec in this example) has elapsed is determined. If the predetermined time has already elapsed, the process proceeds to step S3905. On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed from the start of the previous normal process, the process proceeds to step S3912.

  In step S3905, various counter update processes are executed. The CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 uses various counter information when displaying decorative symbols. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29, the upper, middle, and lower symbols used for setting the off-set symbols of the big symbol decorative symbol counter C5, the upper symbol display area, the middle symbol display area, and the lower symbol display area. Each off symbol counter CL, CM, CR is used. The off symbol counters CL, CM, CR are configured such that register values are added using an R register (refresh register) in the CPU 551, and as a result, the numerical values change randomly. The values of these counters are stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 553 as appropriate.

  The jackpot decorative symbol counter C5 is for determining a symbol (a jackpot symbol) to be stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 in the case of a jackpot ("probable variation jackpot" or "normal jackpot"). In this embodiment, five types of odd symbols and five types of even symbols are set as the jackpot symbol. Accordingly, five (0 to 4) counter values are prepared as the big hit decoration symbol counter C5. That is, the jackpot decoration symbol counter C5 is incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 4, and reaches 0 to the upper limit value (that is, 4). When the symbol command transmitted from the main control device 261 is “B1” indicating a combination of odd jackpot symbols, for example, a counter value based on a table (not shown) (a table that associates a counter value with a decorative symbol) If it is 0, it will be “1” (for the flat eye), if it is 1, “3” (for the flat eye), 2 if it is “5” (for the flat eye), and 3 if it is “7” Eye) If it is 4, the combination of the odd number big hit symbol is determined, such as “9” (the flat eye).

  Further, when the symbol command is “B2” indicating a combination of even-numbered jackpot symbols, for example, “0” if the counter value is 0, based on a table (not shown) (a table for associating a counter value with a decorative symbol). (2) (1), “2” (2), 2 (4) (3), 3 (6) (4), 4 The combination of even-numbered jackpot symbols is determined such as “8”.

  The jackpot decorative symbol counter C5 is periodically updated in the counter update process of step S3905, and is read from the counter buffer of the RAM 553 at the timing when the sub-control device 262 receives the symbol command as described above. In this embodiment, the jackpot decorative symbol counter C5 is stored in the jackpot decorative symbol counter buffer of the RAM 553, but is not stored in the buffer, and the counter value is referred to at the timing of receiving the symbol command. It may be.

  Upper, middle, and lower off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR determine each stop symbol (combination of off symbols) in the upper, middle, and lower symbol display areas when the big win lottery is “out”. Since each of the 10 decorative symbols is displayed in each column, 10 (0 to 9) counter values are prepared for each column. The stop symbol in the upper symbol display area is determined by the up / down symbol counter CL, the stop symbol in the middle symbol display area is determined by the middle / off symbol counter CM, and the stop symbol in the lower symbol display area is determined by the bottom / off symbol counter CR. Is determined.

  In this embodiment, the value of each counter CL, CM, CR is updated at random by using the value of the R register built in the CPU 551. That is, when each outlier symbol counter CL, CM, CR is updated, the value of the lower 3 bits of the R register is added to the previous value, and when the addition result exceeds the upper limit value, 10 is subtracted to determine the current value. The Each outlier symbol counter CL, CM, CR is updated so that the update times do not overlap. It is stored in one of the completely off symbol buffers.

  Here, the update process of each off symbol counter CL, CM, CR will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 30, in step S4001, it is determined whether or not it is time to update the up / out symbol counter CL, and in step S4002, it is determined whether or not it is time to update the center / out symbol symbol CM. The upper, middle, and lower outlier counters CL, CM, and CR are configured to be sequentially updated one by one in one update process. Therefore, if the down / out symbol counter CR has been updated in the previous update process, an affirmative determination is made in step S4001. If the up / down symbol counter CL has been updated in the previous update process, an affirmative determination is made in step S4002. If it is time to update the up / down symbol counter CL (YES in step S4001), the flow advances to step S4003 to update the up / down symbol counter CL. If it is the time to update the middle / outgoing symbol counter CM (YES in step S4002), the process proceeds to step S4004 to update the middle / outlier symbol counter CM. Further, if it is time to update the down / out symbol counter CR (both steps S4001 and S4002 are NO), the process proceeds to step S4005, and the down / out symbol counter CR is updated. In updating the outlier symbol counters CL, CM, and CR in steps S4003 to S4005, the lower 3 bits of the R register are added to the previous counter value, and 10 is subtracted when the addition result exceeds the upper limit value. The calculation result is set as the current value of the off symbol counters CL, CM, CR.

  According to the above-described CL, CM, and CR update processing, the up, middle, and lower outlier counters CL, CM, and CR are updated one by one in one update processing, and the update times of the counter values overlap. There is nothing. As a result, every time the update process is executed three times, the set symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are updated for one set.

  Thereafter, in step S4006, the combination of the updated symbol counters CL, CM, CR is a combination of reach symbols (the symbols in the upper symbol display area and the symbols in the lower symbol display area are the same, and the upper and lower symbol display areas And the symbol in the middle symbol display area are different from each other), and if it is a combination of reach symbols (S4006 is YES), in step S4007, it is a back and forth reach. It is determined whether or not there is. If the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR are a combination of front / rear out of reach (front / rear out symbol) (YES in S4007), the process proceeds to step S4008, and the combination of the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR at that time is stored in the RAM 553. Is stored in the front / rear reach reach symbol buffer. If the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR are a combination of reach other than front / rear disengagement (design other than front / back disengagement) (NO in S4007), the process proceeds to step S4009, and the out symbol counters CL, CM, CR at that time The combination is stored in the reach symbol buffer other than the front and rear deviation of the RAM 553.

  If the combination is other than the reach symbol (NO in S4006), the process proceeds to step S4010 to determine whether or not the combination of the symbol symbols CL, CM, and CR is out and the symbol symbol is combined. If it is a combination of symbols (completely deviated symbols) (YES in S4010), the process proceeds to step S4011, and the combination of deviated symbol counters CL, CM, CR at that time is stored in the completely deviated symbol buffer of the RAM 553. If NO in both steps S4006 and S4010, the symbols are aligned at the top, middle, and bottom, that is, it corresponds to a combination of jackpot symbols. In this case, the off symbol counters CL, CM, CR are used as buffers. This process is terminated without storing.

  In the present embodiment, the chance symbol that is stopped and displayed in the case of “JUB jackpot” is one pattern (“3”, “4”, “1”) in the combination of decorative symbols. It is not necessary to use counter information for display.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 28, in step S3907, display setting processing for performing various displays on the decorative symbol display device 42 is performed. In the display setting process, a variable display setting process for performing a variable display of a decorative symbol or the like on the decorative symbol display device 42, a hold display setting process for performing a hold display, and the like are mainly performed.

  First, the variable display setting process will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 32, in step S4301, it is determined whether or not the decorative symbol display device 42 is performing variable display by looking at the setting state of the variable display flag. Specifically, when the variable display flag is set (when ON), it is considered as variable display, and when the variable display flag is cleared (when OFF), the variable display is displayed. It is assumed that the stop display corresponding to the stopped state is being displayed. The variation display flag is turned on when the variation display of the decoration symbol display device 42 is started as described above (start setting process in step S4113), and when the variation display of the decoration symbol display device 42 is stopped and displayed. It is turned off (see step S4305).

  If an affirmative determination is made here, that is, if the change starts or is changing, the process proceeds to step S4302, and if a negative determination is made, the process ends.

  In step S4302, variable display timer subtraction processing is performed. Each time this process is performed, the value of the display timer is subtracted by 4 msec. For example, when the fluctuation time is 10 seconds (10000 msec), “2500” is set for the fluctuation display timer, and 1 is subtracted every 4 msec.

  Subsequently, the process proceeds to step S4303, and it is determined whether or not a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed in consideration of the value of the fluctuation display timer after the subtraction. At this time, when a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, that is, when the value of the fluctuation display timer becomes “0”, an affirmative determination is made in step S4303.

  If a negative determination is made in step S4303, in step S4304, a change execution process for executing a change display of the decorative symbol display device 42 is performed, and this process ends.

  In this variable execution process, for example, various arithmetic processes such as generating a display command to be output to the display control device 45 and command output setting are performed based on various information stored in the execution area of the sub-variable holding area of the RAM 553. .

  As a result, the display control device 45 performs a drawing process in response to a command from the sub-control device 262, and starts a variable display of symbols on the decorative symbol display device. Once the variation pattern command is received from main controller 261, the variation display timer value set in the start setting process in step S4113 is not changed until the variation display variation time corresponding to the variation pattern command has elapsed. The symbol change display is continued under the cooperation of the sub control device 262 and the display control device 45 until “0”.

  On the other hand, if the determination in step S4303 is affirmative, that is, if it is determined that the value of the variable display timer is “0”, stop display setting for performing stop display on the decorative symbol display device 42 in step S4305. To end this process. In the stop display setting, the variable display flag is released (turned off), and a stop command for instructing the display control device 45 to stop the variable display on the decorative symbol display device 42 is set.

  In the variation execution process in step S4304, an effect mode switching setting process for performing the display mode on the decorative symbol display device 42 in a mode (effect mode) corresponding to the type of game state is also performed.

  The production mode in the present embodiment is a state in which “normal mode” and “high support mode” to which “high support mode” is not given is assigned according to the gaming state (the value of the game state determination value Xj). And “Gold Mode” in which the “Chance Mode” and “Up to Next Time / High Support Mode” are given, and the game is explicitly notified to the player. It is set to switch between.

  More specifically, when the gaming state determination value Xj stored in the gaming state information storage area of the RAM 553 is “0”, that is, in a state where “low probability mode” and “low support mode” are given, The effect mode in the decorative symbol display device 42 is set to “normal mode” (see FIG. 40).

  Further, when the value of the gaming state determination value Xj is “3”, that is, after the “high support mode” for a predetermined period, the “high probability mode” and the “low support mode” are given. In this case, the rendering mode in the decorative symbol display device 42 is set to the “normal mode” in order to change the state to the “normal state”. .

  When the value of the game state determination value Xj stored in the game state information storage area of the RAM 553 is “1”, “2”, “4”, “5” or “7”, that is, “20 times / high support mode” , “30 times / high support mode”, “40 times / high support mode”, “50 times / high support mode”, “30 times / high support mode S”, “until next time / high support mode” Alternatively, during the “support continuation effect” period described later, the effect mode in the decorative symbol display device 42 is set to the “chance mode” (see FIG. 42).

  In the case where the value of the game state determination value Xj stored in the game state information storage area of the RAM 553 is “6”, that is, in a state where “up to the next time / high support mode” is given (except for the non-notification effect period). The effect mode in the decorative symbol display device 42 is set to “gold mode” (see FIG. 43).

  Next, the hold display setting process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. First, in step S4501, the hit type information stored in the hold first to fourth areas of the second sub change hold area corresponding to the lower start winning port 33B in the sub change hold area is information corresponding to the small hit (small). It is determined whether or not it is hit information.

  If a negative determination is made here, that is, if the small hit information is not included, a normal hold display update process is performed in step S4502. As shown in FIG. 40, in normal hold display, in the first hold display area W3a and the second hold display area W3b, hold images TA1 to TA4 corresponding to four hold areas (hold 1st to 4th hold areas), respectively. TA4, TB1 to TB4 are displayed. Normally, “holding lamp images” simulating circular holding lamps are displayed as the holding images TA1 to TA4 and TB1 to TB4.

  In the normal hold display update process of step S4502, display update is performed to increase or decrease the number of hold images TA1 to TA4 and TB1 to TB4 displayed in the lighting mode or the extinguishing mode according to the increase or decrease in the number of holds in the sub-variable hold area. Processing will be performed.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S4501, that is, if any of the small hit information is included in any of the holding first to fourth areas of the second sub variable holding area, the holding display change process is executed in step S4502. Then, this process is terminated.

  By performing the hold display change process in step S4502, among the four hold images TB1 to TB4 displayed in the second hold display area W3b, the hold images TB1 to TB4 corresponding to the hold area including the small hit information are displayed. One of them is replaced with a “star image” from the “hold lamp image” at the time of normal hold display. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 45, the third reserved image TB3 is changed to a “star image”.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 28, in the lamp setting process in step S3908, the lighting pattern of the lamp / electrical accessories is set to be synchronized with the display effect performed by the decorative symbol display device 42.

  In the sound setting process in step S3909, the output pattern of the speaker SP is set to synchronize with the display effect performed by the decorative symbol display device 42. In addition, when a voice-related command such as an error notification is transmitted from the main control device 261, settings for performing these controls are also performed in step S3909.

  In step S3910, other processing such as control setting of a waiting-for-waiting effect (for example, a demonstration screen display set to be displayed when a predetermined time elapses without the decorative symbol display device 42 being changed) is performed. Do.

  In step 3911, an external output process for transmitting a control signal based on the setting contents in steps S3905 to 3910 to each device is executed. For example, a display command is transmitted to the display control device 45 when the decorative symbol display device 42 displays the variation of the decorative symbol.

  After the processing of steps S3905 to S3911 performed every 1 msec is performed, or when a negative determination is made in step S3904, the process proceeds to step S3912, and whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 553 is determined. Determine whether. The information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored when a power interruption command is received from the main controller 261.

  If no power off occurrence information is stored, the process advances to step S3913 to determine whether or not the RAM 553 is destroyed. If the RAM 553 is not destroyed here, the process returns to step S3901 and the normal process is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if the RAM 553 is destroyed, the processing is looped infinitely in order to stop the subsequent processing.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3912 that the information about the occurrence of power interruption is stored, a power interruption process is executed in step S3914. In power-off processing, interrupt processing is prohibited and each output port is turned off. In addition, the storage of information on occurrence of power interruption is also erased. After executing the power-off process, the process loops infinitely.

  Next, the display mode etc. in the display part 42a of the decorative symbol display device 42 will be described together with the flow of games by the player.

  The display unit 42a of the decorative symbol display device 42 is set with a variable display region W1 composed of the upper, middle, and lower symbol display regions in the normal state (when the game state determination value Xj is “0”). (See FIG. 40). In addition, an instruction display area W2 for instructing (recommending) a game ball firing mode to the player is set below the fluctuation display area W1, and further, the number of suspension of the variable display is shown below the fluctuation display area W1. A hold display area W3 is set.

  The hold display area W3 is set corresponding to the sub-variable hold area. That is, the hold display area W3 is divided into a first hold display area W3a and a second hold display area W3b corresponding to the first sub variable hold area and the second sub variable hold area. In the hold display areas W3a and W3b, hold images TA1 to TA4 and TB1 to TB4 corresponding to four hold areas (hold 1st to 4th hold areas) are displayed (see FIG. 40).

  The hold images TA1 to TA4 and TB1 to TB4 are displayed in a light-off mode during normal times (when not held) (see the shaded portion), and when the variable display is held in a predetermined hold area, The reserved images TA1 to TA4 and TB1 to TB4 corresponding to the reserved areas are configured to be switched and displayed in the lighting mode (see white areas).

  In the example shown in FIG. 40, the first hold image TA1 and the second hold image TA2 in the first hold display area W3a are displayed in the lighting mode, and the remaining holding images TA3, TA4, TB1 to TB4 are displayed in the off mode. The state is shown. That is, the variable display is held in the hold first area and the hold second area of the first sub-variable hold area, and the number of the hold of the current change display is “2” states related to the upper start winning prize port 33A. It is shown.

  In the normal state, “←” is displayed in the instruction display area W2 so that the player recommends an action of firing a game ball toward the left side area of the variable display device unit 35 (this action is hereinafter referred to as “left-handed”). “Left-handed” is displayed. Following this, the player “left-hands” and plays the game. The left side region of the variable display device unit 35 constitutes the first region in the present embodiment.

  In the case of “left-handed”, most of the game balls are guided toward the upper start winning opening 33 </ b> A located below the variable display device unit 35 by the nails or the like. Among them, how many game balls will win the upper start winning opening 33A.

  In the present embodiment, the through gate 34 that triggers the opening of the lower start winning opening 33B (electric accessory 37) flows down the right side region of the variable display device unit 35, that is, the left side region of the variable display device unit 35. Since the game ball is placed at a position where it cannot be reached, if the player continues “left-handed”, the electric accessory 37 is not released, and the game ball wins the lower start winning opening 33B. There is nothing. The right side region of the variable display device unit 35 constitutes the second region in the present embodiment.

  In other words, in the normal state, the game is set so that the player who plays “left-handed” can advance the game more advantageously.

  When the game ball wins the upper start winning opening 33A, in the variable display area W1 of the decorative symbol display device 42, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are variably displayed for each symbol display area. In the present embodiment, decorative symbols Z with numbers “1” to “9” are displayed. Various decorative symbols Z are scrolled and displayed from right to left with periodicity in ascending or descending numerical order, thereby forming a series of symbol sequences.

  In such a case, in the upper symbol display area, various decorative symbols Z are displayed in descending order (in the order in which the attached numbers decrease), and in the middle symbol display region and the lower symbol display region, various decorative symbols Z are also in ascending order (attached). (In order of increasing numbers). When a predetermined time elapses, the variable display stops in the order of the upper symbol display area → the lower symbol display area → the middle symbol display area, and the decorative symbol Z is stopped and displayed in each symbol display area.

  When winning the big hit lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the upper start winning opening 33A, the decorative symbol Z of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed on the predetermined big hit line through the reach state. In the normal state of the present embodiment, the jackpot line is composed of left, middle and right vertical lines and two diagonal lines (referred to as five lines). Accordingly, in the upper / middle / lower symbol display area, when three decorative symbols Z of the jackpot are stopped and displayed side by side on any one of the five lines, the occurrence of the jackpot state is determined.

  When a big win state occurs, the open / close plate 32b of the variable winning device 32 is opened, and a game ball can be won into the big winning port 32a, and a predetermined big hit is given on the display unit 42a of the decorative symbol display device 42. Production begins. Here, the number of big hit rounds may be displayed.

  However, in the present embodiment, the variable winning device 32 is arranged in the right side region of the variable display device unit 35 (the position where the game ball flowing down the left side region of the variable display device unit 35 cannot reach), When the player continues “left-handed”, the game ball cannot be awarded to the variable winning device 32. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 41, when the jackpot effect is started, an action in which the player launches a game ball toward the right side area of the variable display device unit 35 in the instruction display area W2 (this action is described below). , “Right-handed”) is recommended, and “right-handed →” is displayed. Accordingly, the player switches from “left-handed” to “right-handed” and plays a big hit game so that the game ball passes above the variable display device unit 35 and goes to the right side area of the variable display device unit 35. .

  When “right-handed” is made here, most of the game balls are guided toward the variable winning device 32 by the nails or the like, and win the variable winning device 32. Thereby, the player can acquire more game balls.

  On the other hand, the game balls that have not won the variable winning device 32 and passed through the variable winning device 32 flow down toward the upper start winning port 33A and the lower start winning port 33B by the nail or the like.

  In the right side region of the variable display device unit 35, there is provided a through gate 34 that triggers the opening of the lower start winning port 33B (electric accessory 37) in the middle of the flow down to the variable winning device 32. Game balls pass through the through gate 34.

  Here, when the game ball wins the open lottery performed due to passing through the through gate 34, the electric accessory 37 is in an open state, and the game ball may win the lower start winning opening 33B. It becomes possible.

  After the jackpot is over, the winnings related to the electric accessory 37 are displayed while the special display devices 43L and 43R (decorative symbol display device 42) display a predetermined number of fluctuations or until the next jackpot state occurs. “High support mode” is given as the support mode.

  Accordingly, a predetermined support effect (“chance mode” effect or “gold mode” effect) related to the “high support mode” is performed on the display unit 42a of the decorative symbol display device 42, and the variable display area W1 is displayed. It is displayed in a reduced size. In the reduced variable display area W1, the upper, middle, and lower symbol display areas are switched to the left, middle, and right symbol display areas, and the jackpot line becomes one line.

  Further, during the support effect, the support frequency display area W4 is set on the display unit 42a of the decorative symbol display device 42 (see FIGS. 42 and 43). In the support frequency display area W4, the number of support times that are determined to be granted is displayed. Therefore, for example, even if it is determined that the number of times of support of “50 times” is confirmed in the internal lottery, “20 times” is initially displayed for the effect.

  More specifically, “16R normal jackpot B” or “4R normal jackpot B” is won, and “20 times / high support mode”, “30 times / high support mode”, “40 times / high support mode” or When “50 times / high support mode” is granted, that is, when the gaming state determination value Xj is “1”, “20 times” is initially displayed in the support number display area W4. Each time the variable display is performed once, the value is displayed by subtraction one by one.

  Similarly, “16R Probable Bonus B” or “4R Probable Bonus B” is won, and “20 times / high support mode”, “30 times / high support mode”, “40 times / high support mode” or “50 times” When “high support mode” is given, that is, when the game state determination value Xj is “4”, “20 times” is initially displayed in the support count display area W4. Each time the variable display is performed once, the value is displayed by subtraction one by one.

  On the other hand, when “16R normal jackpot A” or “4R normal jackpot A” is won and “30 times high support mode S” is awarded, that is, the game state determination value Xj is “2” or “5”. In the case (except for Xj = “5” in the case of the non-notification effect), “30 times” is initially displayed in the support count display area W4. Each time the variable display is performed once, the value is displayed by subtraction one by one.

  In addition, when “16R probability variation jackpot A”, “4R probability variation jackpot A” or “JUB jackpot” is won and “up to next time / high support mode” is given, that is, the value of the game state determination value Xj is “ In the case of “6”, “until next time” is displayed in the support count display area W4 from the beginning. However, when the non-notification effect is performed, “30 times” is initially displayed in the support count display area W4. Each time the variable display is performed once, the value is displayed by subtraction one by one.

  As described above, while the “high support mode” is given, the game ball is likely to win the lower start winning opening 33B, so that even if the jackpot game is over, the player In order to obtain an opportunity to open the object 37, it is preferable to continue the “right-handed”. In other words, during the “high support mode”, it is set so that the game can be performed more advantageously if the player is “right-handed” to play the game. Accordingly, “right-handed →” is displayed in the instruction display area W2 of the decorative symbol display device 42 in the “high support mode” in order to recommend “right-handed” to the player.

  In the present embodiment, when the “high support mode” is changed in general times (when the number of times displayed in the support number display area W4 is not changed to “1 time”), that is, the value of the game state determination value Xj. The variation time when “1”, “2”, “4”, “5” is set to “1 second” by the variation pattern table selected based on each gaming state determination value Xj (big hit time) except for). Then, in the display unit 42a of the decorative symbol display device 42 during the support effect, a display effect corresponding to this is determined and executed by the sub-control device 262.

  Also, when the “high support mode” is changed a specific number of times (when the number of times displayed in the support count display area W4 is “1”), that is, “20th” and “30th” after the end of jackpot , At the time of change corresponding to “40th” or “50th”), that is, the change time when the game state determination value Xj is “7” is selected based on the value “7” of the game state determination value Xj. “8 seconds” is set by the variation pattern table (except for the big hit time). Then, in the display unit 42a of the decorative symbol display device 42 during the support effect, a display effect corresponding to this is determined and executed by the sub-control device 262.

  On the display unit 42a of the decorative symbol display device 42 at the time of the above specific fluctuation (8-second fluctuation), a support continuation effect that excites the player's interest, such as determining by lottery whether or not the “high support mode” will continue. Is done. Here, an effect that causes the player to operate the effect button 125 may be performed.

  For example, in the present embodiment, a roulette effect is performed as the display effect (support continuation effect) at the time of the specific fluctuation. In the roulette effect, as shown in FIG. 44, the roulette symbol TR is displayed. In the roulette symbol TR, “end” indicating that the support count ends here, “+10” indicating that the support count is further added 10 times, and “next time” indicating that the support count continues until the next jackpot. Items such as “until” are described.

  In the roulette effect, the roulette symbol TR is rotated, and the subsequent game state is determined by the item stopped at the position indicated by the arrow TY.

  Here, which item is stopped depends on the number of “high support mode” given at the time of the big hit lottery (“20 times”, “30 times”, “40 times”, “50 times” or “until next time” )) And the support grant count at that time (the value of the support count counter). Then, the determined item is displayed in the support count display area W4.

  For example, if “16R normal jackpot B” with “50 times / high support mode” is won, and “20 times” is initially displayed in the support count display area W4, then the roulette effect is reached. Is not “until next time”, and the remaining support grant count is “30”, so the item “+10” is selected.

  Also, for example, when “4R normal jackpot A” with “30 times / high support mode” is won, and “30 times” is initially displayed in the support number display area W4, then the roulette effect is reached. Since the upper limit is not “until next time” and there is no remaining support grant count, the “end” item is selected.

  In addition, for example, “16R probability variation jackpot A” with “until next time / high support mode” is won, a non-notification effect is performed (the value of the game state determination value Xj is “5”), and the support count display area W4 is displayed. When “30 times” is initially displayed and the roulette effect is reached, the upper limit is “until next time”, so the item “until next time” is selected.

  When the “high support mode” ends and returns to the “low support mode”, the display mode on the display unit 42a of the decorative symbol display device 42 returns to the same state as the normal state (see FIG. 40). Accordingly, “← Left” is displayed in the instruction display area W2 of the display unit 42a.

  However, in the present embodiment, when the small win is won during the “high support mode” and the small hit information is stored in one of the holding areas of the second sub variable holding area related to the lower start winning opening 33B. Of the hold images TB1 to TB4 displayed in the second hold display area W3b, the display mode of the hold images TB1 to TB4 corresponding to the hold area storing the small hit information is an image having a mode different from the normal mode. It is changed (see FIG. 45). In the example shown in FIG. 45, the third reserved image TB3 is changed to a “star image”. In the present embodiment, together with this, “right-handed →” is displayed in the instruction display area W2.

  For this reason, even if the “high support mode” ends and returns to the “low support mode”, if the small hit information is stored in the holding area, the above display is performed, and the small hit is made to the player. It will be suggested that it occurs.

  As described above, since the opening time of the variable winning device 32 in the small hit state is extremely short, it is not in time to switch from the “left-handed” state to the “right-handed” after the small hit occurs, and the variable winning device is not in time. In order to win a game ball to 32, it is necessary to “right-stroke” in advance. In this respect, in the present embodiment, the player can grasp that a small hit is generated by the small hit suggestion, so that the player can be prepared in advance and the small hits are not missed.

  As described above in detail, according to the present embodiment, if the nail is adjusted so that the game ball can easily win the lower start winning opening 33B, the game can be executed during the “high support mode” after the big hit. The player can win more game balls in the lower start winning opening 33B in a shorter period of time and obtain more jackpot lottery opportunities. As a result, it is possible to win more jackpots and jackpots in a shorter period of time.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the probability that the game hits the jackpot with higher game value when the game ball enters the lower start winning port 33B than when the game ball enters the upper start winning port 33A. (Distribution probability) is high. As a result, during the “high support mode”, the player can obtain more jackpots having a more advantageous game value, and can further enhance the above-described effects.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a change display (first change display) triggered by winning at the upper start winning opening 33A and a change display (second change display triggered by entering the lower start winning opening 33B). ) Are both put on hold, the second variation display is given priority and the hold is consumed. For this reason, the said effect can be improved further.

  However, if a nail adjustment or the like is performed so that it is difficult for the game ball to win the lower start winning opening 33B, there is a possibility that the player cannot fully enjoy the above-mentioned merit. In particular, under the configuration in which the second variation display is given priority over the first variation display, the frequency of the second variation display that is more advantageous to the player is reduced, and the first variation display is relatively less advantageous. Is likely to be performed, and there is a risk of winning a jackpot that is not advantageous to the player.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the number of prize balls to be paid out based on one prize of game balls to the lower start prize opening 33B is set to one, so that the game balls to the lower start prize opening 33B are temporarily set. Even if the number of winning prizes increases, the number of prize balls to be paid out to the player does not increase remarkably, and a nail adjustment or the like is performed so that the gaming balls can easily enter the lower start winning prize opening 33B. Since it becomes easy for the side to perform, generation | occurrence | production of a malfunction as mentioned above can be suppressed.

  However, if more game balls are awarded to the lower start winning opening 33B, more chances of winning the big hit lottery are obtained, but more games can be achieved with one award ball related to the lower start winning opening 33B. Even in the “high support mode” in which a ball can be won, there is a risk that the number of balls owned by the player may decrease.

  In this regard, in the present embodiment, due to the game ball winning the lower start winning opening 33B, a small lottery is performed with a probability that it is relatively easy to win. And when winning a lottery lottery, the variable winning device 32 is in an open state. That is, the player can win the game ball to the variable winning device 32 without changing the amount of operation of the handle 18 while continuing to “right-stroke”, and can appropriately obtain the prize ball. Become. Thereby, since the decrease of the holding ball becomes relatively small, the player does not have to worry about the decrease of the holding ball, and can concentrate on the game for winning the jackpot.

  As a result, it is possible to compensate for a player's disadvantage associated with setting the number of prize balls related to the lower start winning opening 33B to one, and to suppress a significant decrease in the player's possession balls. Decrease in interest can be suppressed.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the “small hit” opening mode and the “JUB jackpot” initial opening mode are the same opening mode. That is, at least at the beginning of the “JUB jackpot”, it is indistinguishable from the “small jackpot”, and thereafter, the “JUB jackpot” is developed to be more advantageous to the player than the “small jackpot”. As a result, in the initial stage when “JUB jackpot” or “small jackpot” occurs, it is possible to make the player have the expectation that it will develop into a jackpot state that is advantageous to the player. Can provide sex. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest for the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the small win is won during the “high support mode” and the small hit information is stored in one of the holding areas of the second sub variable holding area related to the lower start winning prize port 33B. In this configuration, a small hit notification or suggestion is made to the player. Thereby, the player can recognize or predict that the variable winning device 32 is released at a timing before the small hit state occurs. Accordingly, the player can “right hit” before the small hit state occurs, and can efficiently and surely enter the game ball into the variable winning device 32 without consuming the possession ball wastefully. Can do.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (A) The configuration relating to the upper start winning port 33A and the lower start winning port 33B is not limited to the above embodiment, and other configurations may be adopted.

  For example, in the above embodiment, when both the variable display triggered by winning at the upper start winning port 33A and the variable display triggered by entering the lower start winning port 33B are suspended, The variable display with the winning at the start winning opening 33B is given priority and the hold is digested. However, not limited to this, the upper starting winning opening 33A and the lower starting winning opening 33B are displayed. It is good also as a structure by which a change display is digested according to the winning order of a game ball.

  In the above-described embodiment, two start winning ports (upper start winning port 33A and lower start winning port 33B) are arranged in parallel vertically, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even one start winning port may be provided. Three or more may be provided. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which arranged the two start winning a prize port side by side. The lower start winning opening 33 </ b> B may be arranged in the right side region of the variable display device unit 35.

  In the above-described embodiment, the number of winning balls is, for example, 3 when there is a winning at the upper start winning opening 33A, 1 when there is a winning at the lower starting winning opening 33B, and the variable winning apparatus 32. However, the number of prize balls for each prize opening is not limited to this. For example, one winning ball may be paid out when a winning is made at the upper start winning opening 33A.

  In the above-described embodiment, the distribution of the jackpot type that is given when the game ball is won in the upper start winning opening 33A and the case where the game ball is won in the lower starting winning opening 33B is different in the winning lottery. Is set. Not only this, but the case where the game ball wins the upper start winning port 33A and the case where the game ball wins the lower start winning port 33B, the jackpot type that is awarded when winning in the winning lottery is the same. It may be configured.

  In the embodiment described above, an open lottery is performed as to whether or not the electric accessory 37 (lower start winning opening 33B) is opened due to the game ball passing through the through gate 34, and the open lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, during the “low support mode”, even if the game ball passes through the through gate 34, the electric accessory 37 is open. In the “high support mode”, the winning combination 37 is never opened. When the game ball passes through the through gate 34 without performing the open lottery, the electric accessory 37 is always opened. It is good also as a structure used as a structure.

  In the above embodiment, the electric accessory 37 is configured to be displaceable between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter and an open state in which a game ball can enter, but the invention is not limited thereto. The electric accessory 37 is configured to be displaceable between a closed state where it is difficult to enter the game ball and an open state where the game ball can be easily entered, and the game ball enters the lower start winning opening 33B even in the closed state. It is good also as a structure which can be sphered.

  In the above embodiment, the “small hit” and “JUB big hit” are generated only when the game ball wins the lower start winning opening 33B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the “small hit” or “JUB” It may be configured such that a “big hit” can also occur when a game ball wins the upper start winning opening 33A.

  (B) The hit type, contents, and the like are not limited to the above embodiment, and other configurations may be adopted.

  For example, in the above embodiment, regardless of the jackpot type, the “high support mode” is always given after the jackpot end, but not limited to this, the “high support mode” is not given depending on the jackpot type. Also good.

  In the above-described embodiment, after the various jackpots are ended, the “high support mode” is given while the special display devices 43L and 43R perform the variable display a predetermined number of times or until the next jackpot state occurs. However, the duration of the “high support mode” is not limited to the above embodiment, and for example, it is given only while the variable display is performed 100 times regardless of the jackpot type. Different configurations may be employed.

  In the above embodiment, when the “short opening” of the variable winning device 32 is performed a plurality of times (five times) during one round, such as “JUB big hit” and “small hit”, one of those “short opening” ”Is configured to end the“ short opening ”when there are three winnings in the variable winning device 32. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, during one round (five“ short opening ” ), When the total number of game balls won in the variable prize winning device 32 reaches 10, the round may end. In other words, in the configuration in which the “short opening” of the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly performed five times during one round, for example, when the tenth game ball wins the fourth “short opening”, the round ends. A configuration in which the second “short opening” is not performed may be employed. In other words, a predetermined number of times of opening (special prize state) in which the prescribed number that is the maximum planned number of winnings to the variable winning device 32 may be regarded as one round.

  In the above embodiment, if the maximum number of winning prizes to the variable winning device 32 per opening / closing operation (one special prize state) of the opening / closing plate 32b is “long open”, “10”, “short open” "Is set to" 3 ". However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other numbers may be set as the maximum number of winning prizes. In addition, the maximum number of winning prizes of both “long opening” and “short opening” is set to “8”, for example, and the opening type (difference in operating mode of the opening / closing member related to one opening / closing operation) Regardless, the maximum number of winning prizes may be set to the same number.

  Further, the decorative symbol display device 42 may not display the jackpot symbol in a stopped state, generate a jackpot for a very short time, and then generate a jackpot that shifts to the high probability mode, so-called “surprise jackpot” or the like. Good. In such a case, if the “small hit” release mode and the “surprise big hit” release mode are the same open mode, it becomes difficult for the player to determine the game state such as the lottery mode, and further enhancement of interest Can be achieved.

  (C) The opening mode (opening / closing pattern) of the variable winning device 32 is not limited to the above embodiment.

  For example, the single opening mode (opening time) of the opening / closing plate 32b is not limited to the two types of “long opening” and “short opening” in the above embodiment. For example, it may be configured to have three or more types of opening modes, such as including “medium opening” having a shorter opening time than “long opening” and longer opening time than “short opening”.

  In the above embodiment, the opening time (specified time) of “short opening” is set to “0.4 seconds”, which is shorter than the firing period “0.6 seconds” of the launching device 60, but “short opening”. The opening time is not limited to this, and may be set to a time longer than the firing period “0.6 seconds” of the launching device 60, for example. However, if it is too long, the number of winnings will be too large, so it is preferable to set it to about 1.8 seconds or less, which is about three times the firing period “0.6 seconds”.

  In addition, the number of executions of “short opening” at the time of occurrence of one small hit is not limited to “5 times” in the above embodiment. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which “short opening” of a relatively long time (for example, 1.8 seconds) is performed only once when one small hit occurs.

  Of course, the configuration of “long open” is not limited to the above embodiment as in the case of “short open”, and various configurations different from the above embodiment are adopted regarding the open time, the number of winnings, etc. can do.

  (D) In particular, the opening mode of “small hit” and the opening mode of “JUB jackpot” are not limited to the above embodiment, and other configurations may be adopted. At least at the beginning of the “JUB jackpot”, if it is indistinguishable from “small jackpot”, then the player's interest will be improved so that it will develop into a jackpot that is more advantageous to the player. Good.

  In the above embodiment, the “small hit” release mode and the “JUB jackpot” initial release mode are the same release mode. That is, in the above-described embodiment, five “short opening” are performed as the “small hit” opening mode, and five “short opening” are performed as the first round opening mode of “JUB big hit”. It has become. Not limited to this, for example, the “small hit” opening mode and the “JUB jackpot” initial opening mode (the first round opening mode) may be configured to perform “short opening” 10 times, or “long opening” "May be performed once.

  Also, the "small hit" release mode and the "JUB jackpot" initial release mode are "same" means that the "small hit" release mode and the "JUB jackpot" first round open mode are the same. It is not limited to that. For example, in a configuration in which “short opening” is performed five times as an opening mode of “small hit”, a configuration in which “short opening” is performed eight times in the first round of “JUB big hit” is also “ The opening mode of "" and the initial opening mode of "JUB jackpot" are included in the same. In addition, in a configuration in which 3 seconds are released once as a “small hit” release mode, a configuration in which 5 seconds are released once in the first round of “JUB big hit” is also “small hit”. It is included that the opening mode and the initial opening mode of “JUB jackpot” are the same.

  Here, the fact that the opening mode of “small hit” and the initial opening mode of “JUB jackpot” are “same” is not limited to the same opening time and number of times of opening. A case where the opening angle of the plate 32b is the same is also included. For example, in a configuration in which the opening / closing plate 32b is opened to a position inclined by 45 ° when “small hit” occurs, similarly, in the first half of the first round of “JUB big hit”, the opening / closing plate 32b is inclined by 45 °. After the opening to the position, the “small hit” opening mode and the “JUB big hit” are related to the configuration in which the opening / closing plate 32b is opened to the position inclined 90 ° in the second half of the first round. ”Is included in the same initial release mode.

  The initial opening mode of “JUB jackpot” may be configured to be more disadvantageous to the player than the “small jackpot” opening mode. Here, the reason why the initial opening mode of “JUB jackpot” is more disadvantageous to the player than the opening mode of “small jackpot” is, for example, the number of winning game balls per unit time to the variable winning device 32 Means that the state is smaller than that at the time of “small winning” (the state where the winning percentage is smaller than that at the time of “small winning”). As a specific example, the initial opening mode of “JUB jackpot” is shorter than the opening mode of “small jackpot”, the opening time of the open / close plate 32b is shorter, the opening frequency is smaller, the opening angle is smaller, and the like. .

  Of course, contrary to the above configuration, the initial opening mode of “JUB jackpot” may be a configuration that is more advantageous to the player than the opening mode of “small jackpot”. Here, the reason why the initial opening mode of “JUB jackpot” is more advantageous to the player than the opening mode of “small jackpot” is, for example, the number of winning game balls per unit time to the variable winning device 32 It means that the state becomes more than that at the time of “small winning” (the state where the winning percentage is larger than that at the time of “small winning”). As a specific example, the initial opening mode of “JUB big hit” has a longer opening time of the opening / closing plate 32b, a higher number of opening times, and a larger opening angle than the opening mode of “small hit”. .

  With such a configuration, the player is expected that the rate of entering the variable winning device 32 at the beginning of the “JUB jackpot” is not better than the “small jackpot”, that is, the “JUB jackpot” may occur. After the game is held, a “JUB jackpot” is generated, and a game is generated that makes it seem as it is, which can improve the interest of the player.

  However, when the initial opening mode of “JUB big hit” is more advantageous to the player than the “small hit” opening mode, for example, the opening time “0.4” of the opening / closing plate 32b related to “small hit” The advantage of the initial opening mode of “JUB jackpot” and the opening mode of “small jackpot”, such as setting the opening time of the opening / closing plate 32b related to “JUB jackpot” to “0.5 seconds” It is preferable not to make a big difference. In addition, the number of game balls to be awarded to the variable winning device 32 during one opening / closing operation (or one round) of the opening / closing plate 32b is equal to the number of game balls to the variable winning device 32 per one opening / closing operation (or one round) of the opening / closing plate 32b. It is preferable that the opening / closing plate 32b is opened only for a time that does not reach the maximum number of winning prizes.

  (E) The configuration on the board surface of the game board 30 is not limited to the above embodiment.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the through gate 34 and the variable winning device 32 are arranged in the right side region of the variable display device unit 35 (the position where the game ball flowing down the left side region of the variable display device unit 35 cannot reach). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the through gate 34 may be disposed in the left side region of the variable display device unit 35, or the variable winning device 32 may be disposed below the start winning ports 33A and 33B. It is good.

  Further, the upper start winning opening 33A may be arranged at a position where the game ball flowing down the right side region of the variable display device unit 35 cannot reach, and the game ball flowing down the left side region of the variable display device unit 35 It is good also as a structure which has arrange | positioned the lower start winning opening 33B in the position which cannot reach.

  (F) The configurations of the special display devices 43L and 43R and the holding lamps 46L and 46R are not limited to the above embodiment.

  For example, in the above embodiment, when the front frame set 14 is closed, the special display devices 43L and 43R and the holding lamps 46L and 46R are covered with the front frame set 14, and the player cannot see the special display devices. Not limited to this, the special display devices 43L, 43R and the like may be configured to be visible. However, the special display devices 43L and 43R are provided in an inconspicuous place such as the lower corner of the game area that is not easily noticeable by the player, and the size of the display portion is small, and the characters for determination are stopped and displayed. The time is also relatively short. Therefore, it is practically impossible to grasp the gaming state that can be given unless the eyes are carefully observed without special attention from the special display devices 43L and 43R.

  (G) About the display effect in the display part 42a of the decorative design display apparatus 42, a display mode, etc., it is not limited to the said embodiment.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, when the small win is won during the “high support mode” and the small hit information is stored in any of the holding areas of the second sub-variable holding area related to the lower start winning opening 33B, Of the on-hold images TB1 to TB4 displayed in the second on-hold display area W3b, the display mode of the on-hold images TB1 to TB4 corresponding to the on-hold area storing the small hit information is different from the normal mode “star type” In addition to being changed to “image”, “right-handed →” is displayed in the instruction display area W2 to notify or suggest that a small hit will occur to the player.

  In the case where the small hit information is stored in any of the second sub-variable holding areas, the configuration for notifying or suggesting the fact to the player is not limited to the above embodiment.

  For example, it is good also as a structure which performs a small hit notification or suggestion by changing the lighting color of the 2nd reservation lamp 46b. In addition, on the display unit 42a of the decorative symbol display device 42, for example, an explicit display such as “Please make a right-hand hit because a small hit occurs.” Or an suggestive display such as “Adorable!” It is good also as composition to perform. Further, in addition to or instead of the small hitting notification or suggestion in the decorative symbol display device 42, it is possible to use a speaker SP to make a small hitting notification or suggestion by voice or the like. Or it is good also as a structure which suggests.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the small hit information is stored in the holding area, the small hit information is always notified or suggested, but for example, the lottery whether or not to perform the small hit notification or the like was won. It may be configured to execute only when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In addition, it is good also as a structure by which effect lottery is separately performed regardless of the case where the small hit information is stored in the holding area, and pseudo small hit notification or suggestion is performed based on the lottery result. By combining this configuration with the configuration of the above embodiment, it is possible to perform an effect of disguising a small win and further enhance the interest.

  On the contrary, even if the small hit information is stored in the holding area, it may be configured such that the small hit notification or suggestion is not performed unless the predetermined condition is satisfied. In this way, the predetermined regularity is lost. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest by visually recognizing the aspect in which the regularity is lost.

  Moreover, the timing which starts a small hit | report notification or suggestion is not limited to the said embodiment. For example, when the “high support mode” ends and the “low support mode” returns, a small hitting notification or suggestion may be provided. In addition, in a gaming machine having a configuration in which the “high support mode” is not given after the jackpot is ended, a configuration in which a small hitting notification or suggestion is started when the jackpot ends. Here, examples of the jackpot end timing include a point in time when the opening of the big winning opening 32a in the final round is ended (a point in time when the opening / closing plate 32b is closed), a point in time when the ending is ended, and the like.

  In the above embodiment, as a small hitting notification or suggestion, the display mode of the reserved images TB1 to TB4 in the second reserved display region W3b (change to the “star image”) and the “right” in the instruction display region W2 It is configured to perform both of the indication display of “hit →”. It is good also as a structure which does not restrict to this but performs both separately.

  For example, in the second hold display area W3b, while changing the hold images TB1 to TB4 to “star images”, the instruction display area W2 displays “← left-handed” instead of “right-handed →”. It is good also as a structure to perform.

  On the contrary, the display mode of the hold images TB1 to TB4 is not changed in the second hold display area W3b, and the instruction display “right-handed →” may be displayed in the instruction display area W2.

  In this way, if the player thinks that a “small hit” will occur, the player will continue “right-handed”, and if the “small hit” does not occur, the player will return to “left-handed”. It is possible to change the launch mode of the game ball based on the will of the player, and to provide new game play such as selection of the launch mode.

  In addition, not only the small hit notification or suggestion, but when the big hit information is stored in any of the reserved areas of the second sub-variable reserved area, a configuration that notifies or suggests to that effect, that is, a big hit notification It is good also as composition which performs.

  (H) The command transmitted from the main control device 261 to the sub-control device 262 or the like is not limited to the command exemplified above.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the variation pattern command and the symbol command are output from the main control device 261 at the start of variation display, and the variation pattern command serves as a variation start command. Therefore, the information corresponding to the variation pattern command and the symbol command is directly written in the sub execution area. Not limited to this, for example, these commands are output in advance together with a hold control command, etc., stored in advance in a predetermined hold area of the sub-change hold area, and a change start command is separately output at the start of change display It is good.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it has become the structure which does not output the confirmation command to the effect of carrying out the stop display of the decoration symbol display apparatus 42 with respect to the sub-control apparatus 262, it is good also as a structure which outputs a confirmation command. In this way, the stop timings of the special display devices 43L and 42R and the decorative symbol display device 42 are more reliably synchronized. However, since the stop mode of the decorative symbol display device 42 has already been determined by the sub-control device 262 based on the symbol command or the variable pattern command output at the start of the variable display, it again relates to the stop mode of the decorative symbol display device 42. There is no need to add information.

  In the above embodiment, the game state determination value Xj is included in the return command and the variation pattern command. Not limited to this, the game state determination information may be included in other commands. In the configuration in which a command (confirmation command) for confirming the stop at the time of the variable stop is output, the game state determination information may be included in the confirmation command or the like.

  (I) The configuration of various tables such as a variation pattern table is not limited to the above embodiment.

  For example, in the embodiment described above, the game state determination value Xj is determined in consideration of the value of the game state identification counter Kj when grasping the game state. A value obtained by adding the value of the mode flag and the value of the support mode flag may be set as the value of the gaming state determination value Xj as it is.

  In the above embodiment, only one lottery mode flag value and one port mode flag value are specified for each value “0” to “7” of the gaming state determination value Xj. ing. For example, if each value of the gaming state determination value Xj is “4”, it can be specified that the value of the lottery mode flag is “53 (H)” and the value of the support mode flag is “A1 (H)”.

  For example, as the value of the lottery mode flag, “52 (H)” is set when the lottery mode is “low probability mode”, and “53 (H)” when the lottery mode is “high probability mode”. Is set, and as the value of the support mode flag, “A3 (H)” is set when the winning support mode is “low support mode”, and “A2 ( H) ”is set in the case of“ low probability mode [52 (H)] ”and“ low support mode [A3 (H)] ”, and“ high probability mode [53 (H)] ”and“ In the case of “high support mode [A2 (H)]”, the same added value is calculated, that is, the gaming state determination value Xj is the same “5”, so that “low probability mode” and “low Support mode status and high probability mode Similar display performance in a state of "high support mode" may be configured such as is done.

  (J) You may implement as a different type of pachinko machine from the said embodiment. In addition to pachinko machines, various game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a sparrow ball can be implemented.

  For example, it is implemented as a pachinko machine where the lottery mode (“high probability mode” or “low probability mode”) is not switched, and only the winning support mode (“high support mode” or “low support mode”) is switched. Also good. Further, instead of or in addition to the payout of the winning ball, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine configured to give points corresponding to the winning ball acquired by the player to a storage medium such as a magnetic card.

  (K) The configuration relating to “small hit” is not limited to the above embodiment.

  For example, similarly to the “big hit”, a configuration in which a plurality of types of “small hits” are provided may be adopted. In addition, the variation pattern table selected in the display control processing related to the subsequent variation display may be different depending on the winning small hit type.

  Here, for example, the reach effect is likely to occur, or the variation time of one time becomes longer, for example, the number of variable display executions per unit time in the special display devices 43L and 43R (decorative symbol display device 42) is reduced. A variation pattern table can be selected. When such a variation pattern table is selected, for example, a lot of reach effects are executed, or one variation time is lengthened, so that the player may feel that it may be in a “latent state”. Thus, by enhancing the player's expectation regarding the variable display, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

  On the other hand, for example, it is difficult for the reach effect to occur, or the variation time for one time is shortened. For example, the number of variable display executions per unit time in the special display devices 43L and 43R (decorative symbol display device 42) is increased. A variation pattern table can be selected. When “small hit” occurs, the variable display stops, and accordingly, the number of variable display executions per unit time decreases. On the other hand, when the variation pattern table is selected after the “small hit” is completed, the time required to execute the predetermined number of fluctuation displays is longer than when the “small hit” does not occur. First, the time loss caused by the occurrence of “small hits” can be recovered.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which can change the winning probability of "small hit" with the occurrence of "small hit" as a trigger.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in the case of “small hit”, a predetermined combination of numbers “3”, “4”, and so on in the upper, middle, and lower symbol display areas of the decorative symbol display device 42. “1” is stopped and displayed as a chance symbol. Not limited to this, for example, instead of the decorative symbol Z variably displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, the small hit dedicated symbol is variably displayed in a predetermined symbol display area, and the small hit dedicated symbol is stopped and displayed. The occurrence of “small hit” may be determined. Of course, in order not to be distinguished from “JUB jackpot”, when the “JUB jackpot” is generated, the small hit special symbol may be stopped and displayed.

  In addition, in the middle symbol display area where the decorative symbol Z is finally stopped and displayed, if the special symbol for small hits is stopped and displayed, the player will have “small hits” until the end of the variable display. The game can be played with the expectation that it may be, and the interest can be improved.

  (L) In the above embodiment, in order not to distinguish between the initial start of “JUB jackpot” and “small jackpot”, the jackpot notification effect in the decorative symbol display device 42 and “ The output of the occurrence information of “JUB jackpot” is performed after the end of the first round of “JUB jackpot” (after the end of five “short open”).

  That is, the predetermined first special gaming state at a predetermined timing after the start (first round) of the opening / closing pattern of the specific entry means according to the predetermined first special gaming state (JUB jackpot) is completed. Notification is made that (JUB jackpot) will occur.

  The timing of jackpot notification related to “JUB jackpot” performed by predetermined notification means such as the decorative symbol display device 42 and the external relay terminal board 240 is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, in the first round of “JUB jackpot”, the jackpot notification related to “JUB jackpot” may be performed at the timing when the number of balls entered into the variable winning device 32 exceeds a predetermined number. Also, the jackpot notification related to “JUB jackpot” is performed at the timing when the “long opening” of the second round of “JUB jackpot” is started, or at the timing when the predetermined performance related to the “long opening” is started. It is good also as a structure.

  Instead of or in addition to the notification of “JUB jackpot”, a suggestion that “JUB jackpot” will occur may be performed by a predetermined suggestion means such as the decorative symbol display device 42 or the frame lamp 102. Thereby, the player can have a strong sense of expectation that it will develop into a “JUB jackpot” that is advantageous to the player, and further enhancement of interest for the player can be achieved.

  For example, it is generated when a game ball enters the variable winning device 32 in the first round of “JUB jackpot” (during 5 “short open”) by the speaker SP as the suggesting means (voice generating means). A configuration may be adopted in which the incoming sound and the incoming sound generated when the game ball enters the variable winning device 32 during the “small hit” are different.

  Further, in the above embodiment, although not particularly mentioned, for example, when a game ball wins the variable winning device 32 during the “small hit”, the decorative symbol display device 42 has a predetermined point (for example, It is good also as a structure which performs the point provision production that "15" points equivalent to the number of payouts) are provided. Under such a configuration, when “JUB jackpot” occurs, as the suggestion effect, for example, an effect is given in which more points are awarded per winning (for example, “150 points”) than in the case of “small hit”. May be. Here, a configuration may be adopted in which a large number of points corresponding to the number of game balls to be acquired due to the occurrence of “JUB jackpot” are awarded. By providing such an effect, as described above, the player can have a strong sense of expectation that it will develop into a “JUB jackpot” that is advantageous to the player. Can be improved.

  Hereinafter, the technical idea that is not described in the claims and that can be grasped from the above embodiment will be described together with the effects thereof.

Means 1. A launching means for launching a game ball;
A game area where the launched game ball is guided,
Among the game areas, the game ball is provided so as to be able to enter at a position where the game ball launched by the launching means (for example, “left-handed”) can reach at least the first area. First starting pitching means;
Among the game areas, the game ball is provided so as to be able to enter at a position where the game ball launched (for example, “right-handed”) by the launching means so as to pass through at least the second area can be reached. Second starting entry means;
Lottery means for performing a lottery (for example, a big hit lottery or a small lottery lottery) with a predetermined winning probability due to a game ball entering the first start ball entering means or the second start ball entering means;
First display means for performing stop display in a specific manner based on the lottery result of the success / failure lottery resulting from the entry of the game ball into the first start entry means after performing the variable display;
Second display means for performing stop display in a specific manner based on the lottery result of the success / failure lottery resulting from the entry of the game ball into the second start entry means after performing the variable display;
An open state in which only a game ball launched by the launching means so as to pass through the second area can be reached and a game ball flowing down the second area can enter, and a game A specific entry means (for example, a big prize opening) having at least one opening / closing member that is displaceable between a closed state in which the ball cannot enter,
Special game state generating means for generating a special game state (for example, a big hit state or a small hit state) advantageous to a player when a winning result is obtained by the winning / losing lottery;
A specific opening / closing control means for controlling opening / closing of the specific ball entry means when the special gaming state occurs;
The lottery result of the success / failure lottery resulting from the entry of the game ball into the first starting ball entry means is stored, and the variable display executed by the first display means based on the lottery result has already been executed. A first holding means for waiting until the end of the variable display,
The lottery result of the success / failure lottery resulting from the entry of the game ball into the second starting ball entry means is stored, and the variable display executed by the second display means based on the lottery result has already been executed. A second holding means for waiting until after the end of the variable display,
In the second holding means, when the lottery result of the success / failure lottery for generating the special gaming state is stored, a notification means (for example, a function for performing a small hitting notification) that can notify or suggest that fact in advance. ).

  According to the means 1, for example, the player normally plays a game in the first launch mode in which the game ball is launched toward the first area (first start ball entering means), and a special game state is generated. In this case, the game is played by switching to the second launch mode in which the game ball is launched toward the second area (specific entry means or second start entry means). When the special gaming state is finished, the first launch mode is restored.

  Here, when the lottery result of the success / failure lottery for generating the special gaming state is stored in the second holding means, that fact is notified or suggested in advance.

  By the advance notification or suggestion, the player releases the specific entry means at a timing before the special game state occurs (timing before the specific entry means is released). Can be recognized or predicted.

  Accordingly, the player can launch the game in advance toward the second area (specific entry means) before the special game state occurs, and the game ball enters the specific entry means. be able to. That is, the game ball can be efficiently entered into the specific entry means without wasting the game ball wastefully. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest for the player. In particular, it is more effective in the case where the opening time (at least the opening time related to the first opening operation) of the specific ball entry means related to the special game state is short.

Mean 2. A launching means for launching a game ball;
A game area where the launched game ball is guided,
Among the game areas, the game ball is provided so as to be able to enter at a position where the game ball launched by the launching means (for example, “left-handed”) can reach at least the first area. First starting pitching means;
When the game ball launched by the launching means (for example, “right-handed”) is provided at a position where the game ball can reach so as to pass through at least the second area of the game area, and a predetermined release condition is satisfied. (For example, when the high support mode is granted or when the open lottery is won), the closed state where the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter, and the open state where the game ball can enter or is easy to enter A second starting ball entry means having at least one opening and closing member displaceable between
A first lottery means for performing a first winning / losing lottery (for example, a big hit lottery) with a first winning probability due to a game ball entering the first starting ball entering means or the second starting ball entering means;
Second lottery means for performing a second winning / losing lottery (for example, a small lottery lottery) with a second winning probability higher than the first winning probability due to the game ball entering the second starting ball entering means; ,
First display means for performing stop display in a specific manner based on the lottery result of the first winning / failing lottery resulting from the entry of the game ball into the first starting ball entry means after performing the variable display;
Second display for performing stop display in a specific manner based on the lottery result of the first winning or failing lottery or the second winning or failing lottery resulting from the entry of the game ball into the second starting pitching means after performing the variable display Means,
An open state in which only a game ball launched by the launching means so as to pass through the second area can be reached and a game ball flowing down the second area can enter, and a game A specific entry means (for example, a big prize opening) having at least one opening / closing member that is displaceable between a closed state in which the ball cannot enter,
When a winning result is obtained by the first winning / losing lottery, a first special gaming state is generated that generates a first special gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot state in which the player acquires a large number of game balls). Means,
Second special game state generating means for generating a second special game state (for example, a small hit state) that is less advantageous to the player than the first special game state when a winning result is obtained by the second winning / losing lottery; ,
A specific opening / closing control means for controlling opening / closing of the specific entry means when the first special gaming state or the second special gaming state occurs;
The lottery result of the first winning / failing lottery resulting from the entry of the game ball into the first starting ball entering means is stored, and the variable display executed by the first display means based on the lottery result has already been executed. First holding means for waiting until the end of the displayed variable display,
The lottery result of the first winning / failing lottery or the second winning / losing lottery resulting from the entry of the game ball into the second starting ball entering means is stored, and executed by the second display means based on the lottery result. A second holding means for waiting for the variable display until the end of the variable display that has already been executed,
In the second holding means, when the lottery result of the second winning or failing lottery for generating the second special gaming state is stored (or / and the first for generating the first special gaming state) A gaming machine comprising a notifying means (for example, a function for performing a small hitting notification) capable of informing or suggesting the fact in advance (when a lottery result of a winning / failing lottery is stored).

  According to the means 2, normally, the player performs the game in the first launch mode in which the game ball is launched toward the first area (first start ball entering means), and the first special gaming state When this occurs, the game is played by switching to the second launch mode in which the game ball is launched toward the second area (specific entry means or second start entry means).

  On the other hand, when the predetermined release condition is satisfied, the player is directed to the second starting and entering means (second area) that is easier to enter in order to obtain more opportunities for the first winning / losing lottery. The game is played in the second launch mode in which a game ball is launched.

  Therefore, when the predetermined release condition is satisfied, the lottery of the first special game state (for example, a big win state) advantageous to the player due to the game ball entering the second starting ball entry means The winning lottery of the second special gaming state (for example, the small hit state) that is not advantageous to the player than the first special gaming state is performed with a probability lower than the winning probability of the first special gaming state. Yes.

  Therefore, the player can win the second special game state that is easier to win in the process of playing the game in order to win the first special game state that is harder to win, and can appropriately obtain a prize ball. Become. Therefore, if the second special game state is won relatively frequently, the decrease in the number of game balls (balls) held by the player will be relatively small, and the player will be less concerned about the decrease in ball holdings. As a matter of course, it is possible to concentrate on the game for winning the first special game state.

  Furthermore, when the predetermined release condition is satisfied, more opportunities for the first winning / losing lottery and the second winning / losing lottery can be obtained in a shorter period, and more first special gaming states and 2 It becomes easy to win the special game state.

  Further, when the player plays a game in the second launch mode in which the player launches the game toward the second area (second starting ball entering means) and is elected to the first special game state or the second special game state. Can enter the game ball into the specific ball entry means without changing the firing mode. As a result, it is possible to play a game efficiently without wastefully consuming the ball. Also, there are few missed prize balls.

  In addition, if the second holding means stores the lottery result of the second winning / losing lottery for generating the second special gaming state, the fact is notified or suggested in advance.

  By performing the prior notification or suggestion, the player can make a specific entry at a timing before the second special gaming state or the like occurs (a timing before the specific entry means is released). It can be recognized or predicted that the means will be released.

  Accordingly, the player can launch a game in advance toward the second area (specific entry means) before the second special game state or the like occurs, and the game ball is sent to the specific entry means. You can enter. That is, the game ball can be efficiently entered into the specific entry means without wasting the game ball wastefully. As a result, it is possible to prevent the missed second special gaming state (or the first round of the first special gaming state from starting) from being missed, and to suppress a decrease in interest for the player. In particular, it is more effective when the opening time (at least the opening time for the first opening operation) of the specific pitching means related to the second special gaming state (or the initial round of the first special gaming state) is short. .

Means 3. Trigger ball means (for example, a through gate) provided at a position where only the game ball launched by the launch means can reach so as to pass through the second region;
A third lottery means for performing a third winning / failing lottery (for example, an open lottery) with a third winning probability due to the entry or passing of the game ball to the triggering ball means;
And a third display means for performing stop display in a specific manner based on the lottery result of the third winning or failing lottery after performing the variable display,
When the winning result is obtained by at least the third winning / losing lottery, the predetermined release condition is configured to be satisfied,
The second starting entrance means is
When the predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the closed state is switched to the open state, and the opening / closing process for closing is performed a predetermined number of times when a specified time elapses or a specified number of game balls enter. The gaming machine according to means 2, which is characterized in that

  Means 4. At least the gaming state can be switched between a low entry state in which the ratio of the open state to the closed state per unit time in the second starting entry means is relatively low and a relatively high entry state. The gaming machine according to means 3, further comprising a ball entry state switching means.

  According to the means 4, since the ratio of the open state to the closed state per unit time in the second starting ball entry means increases during the high ball entry state, the second ball entry means as compared with the low ball entry state. The number of winnings increases. Accordingly, it is possible to obtain more lottery opportunities for the first winning / losing lottery and the second winning / losing lottery in a shorter period, and it becomes easier to win more first special gaming states and second special gaming states in a shorter period. In addition, the number of payouts of the overall prize ball inevitably increases in the high pitched state compared to the low pitched state, so the decrease in the number of held balls is relatively small, and the player reduces the number of held balls. Therefore, it is possible to concentrate on the game for winning the first special game state and the second special game state.

  Means 5. The gaming machine according to means 4, wherein the high pitching state is a state satisfying at least one of the following configurations (1) to (5).

(1) A state in which the fluctuation display time in the third display means is shortened compared with the low entry state. (2) The specified time related to the opening / closing process of the second start entry means is compared with the low entry state. (3) When the winning result is obtained by the third winning / losing lottery, the number of executions of the opening / closing process performed once is State increased in comparison with low entry state (4) State in which the winning probability in the third winning lottery is higher than the winning probability in the low entry state According to the means 5, the high entry state is (1 ) To (4) in any combination [for example, (1), (2), (3), (4), (1) and (2), (1) and (3), (1) and ( 4), (2) and (3), (2) and (4), (3) and (4), (1), (2) and (3), (1), (2), (4), (1), (3), (4), (2), (3), (4), (1), (2), (3), (4) )] Can be employed.

  Means 6. When there is a variable display waiting by the first holding means and the second holding means, priority is given to the variable display standby by the second holding means. A gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  According to the means 6 described above, the special game state is based on the fluctuation display waited by the second holding means after the player switches to the first launch mode in which the game ball is launched toward the first area. In some cases, the effects of the means 1, 2 and the like are more effective.

Means 7. First holding display means capable of displaying at least the number of holdings of the variable display held by the first holding means;
A second hold display means capable of displaying at least the number of hold of the variable display held by the second hold means;
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6, wherein the notification means performs the notification or suggestion by changing at least a display mode in the second hold display means.

Means 8. An instruction display means for instructing (recommending) to the player the game ball firing mode (for example, “left-handed” or “right-handed”) to be performed by the player;
The notification means displays the second area in a situation where at least the instruction display means should indicate and indicate that a game ball should be fired so as to pass through the first area (for example, “left-handed”). The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7, wherein the notification or suggestion is performed by displaying an indication that the game ball should be fired so as to pass (for example, “right-handed”).

Means 9. With sound generation means,
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 8, wherein the notification means performs the notification or suggestion by at least the sound generation means.

  Means 10. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 9, wherein the notification means is configured to be able to execute the notification or suggestion based on establishment of a predetermined condition.

  Examples of “establishment of the predetermined condition” include, for example, a case where a lottery for determining whether to end the special gaming state, end the high pitching state, notify, or the like is performed.

  Means 11. In any one of means 1 to 10, the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. As a basic configuration of a pachinko machine, a handle as an operation means is provided, and a game ball is launched into a game area in accordance with the handle operation.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 18 ... Handle, 30 ... Game board, 32 ... Variable prize-winning device, 32a ... Large prize opening, 32b ... Opening and closing plate, 33A ... Upper start prize opening, 33B ... Lower start prize opening, 34 ... Through gate, 35 ... variable display unit, 37 ... electric accessory, 37a ... movable blade, 42 ... decorative symbol display device, 43L ... first special display device, 43R ... second special display device, 44 ... hold lamp, 45 ... display control Device 46a ... first hold lamp, 46b ... second hold lamp, 60 ... launch device, 261 ... main control device, 262 ... sub-control device, 311 ... payout control device, TA1-TA4, TB1-TB4 ... hold image, W3a: first hold display area, W3b: second hold display area, W4: support frequency display area, Xj: gaming state determination value.

Claims (3)

A launching means for launching a game ball;
A game area where the launched game ball is guided,
A first starting ball entering means provided so that the game ball can enter at a position where the game ball launched by the launch means so as to pass through at least the first area among the game areas; ,
Of the game areas, only the game balls fired by the launching means are provided so as to reach the second area so that the game balls flowing down the second area can enter the game area. An opportunity ball means,
Wherein among the game area, at least the game balls that are fired by said firing means to pass through the second region is provided in a reachable position, predetermined opened condition based on the incoming balls to at least the trigger ball entrance means If at least one open / close member is displaceable between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter or difficult to enter and an open state in which a game ball can enter or can easily enter and the second start-up ball entrance means that you,
A first drawing means for performing a first propriety lottery first winning probability due to incoming ball game balls to the first start-up ball entrance unit or the second start ball entrance means,
A second lottery means for performing a second winning / losing lottery with a second winning probability higher than the first winning probability due to the game ball entering the second starting ball entering means;
First display means for performing stop display in a specific manner based on the lottery result of the first winning / failing lottery resulting from the entry of the game ball into the first starting ball entry means after performing the variable display;
Second display for performing stop display in a specific manner based on the lottery result of the first winning or failing lottery or the second winning or failing lottery resulting from the entry of the game ball into the second starting pitching means after performing the variable display Means,
An open state in which only a game ball launched by the launching means so as to pass through the second area can be reached and a game ball flowing down the second area can enter, and a game Specific entry means having at least one opening / closing member displaceable between a closed state where the ball cannot enter,
First special game state generating means for generating a first special game state advantageous to a player when a winning result is obtained by the first winning / losing lottery;
A second special gaming state generating means for generating a second special gaming state that is less advantageous to the player than the first special gaming state when a winning result is obtained by the second winning / losing lottery;
A specific opening / closing control means for controlling opening / closing of the specific entry means when the first special gaming state or the second special gaming state occurs;
The lottery result of the first winning / failing lottery resulting from the entry of the game ball into the first starting ball entering means is stored, and the variable display executed by the first display means based on the lottery result has already been executed. First holding means for waiting until the end of the displayed variable display,
The lottery result of the first winning / failing lottery or the second winning / losing lottery resulting from the entry of the game ball into the second starting ball entering means is stored, and executed by the second display means based on the lottery result. A second holding means for waiting for the variable display until the end of the variable display that has already been executed,
In the second holding means, when a lottery result of the second winning or failing lottery for generating the second special gaming state is stored, an informing means capable of informing or suggesting the fact is provided. A gaming machine characterized by that. Based on one game ball entering the first start ball entry means, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out in advance corresponding to the first start ball entry means, and the second start ball is entered. Based on a game ball entering into the means, a payout process of one prize ball set in advance corresponding to the second start ball entering means is executed, and the game ball is entered into the specific ball entry means. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising payout control means for executing a payout process for a predetermined number of award balls set in advance corresponding to the specific entry means based on the ball .   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

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