JP6344449B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  For example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to shift to a predetermined gaming state such as a special gaming state when a gaming ball has entered a ball-entry section provided in the gaming area. Is called. In the case where the lottery result is a win for transition to a special gaming state (so-called jackpot), for example, opening and closing of a variable pitching device provided in the gaming area is executed, and a game according to the number of balls entering the variable pitching device Dispensing of a sphere is executed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Thus, in a gaming machine of a type that draws lots with the entrance to the entrance part, for example, by providing a plurality of entrance parts as described above, and setting the difference between the advantage and disadvantage for entering the entrance part Some games have been diversified.

JP 2004-81853 A

  However, in the case where the difference between the advantages and disadvantages is set for the entrance to each entrance portion as described above, the diversification of the game can be realized, but the following inconvenience may occur. In other words, there may be a difference in the benefits granted to the player between the case where a game is played after grasping the fact that the above-mentioned advantages and disadvantages are set and the case where a game is played without grasping the fact. In particular, when a difference is set in the internal lottery as described above, it is assumed that it will be difficult to grasp the fact through the game, and can be enjoyed by, for example, the presence or absence of a preliminary survey on the specifications of the gaming machine, for example. The difference in benefits is likely to increase. The difference between the above-mentioned benefits that can be enjoyed by an expert who is familiar with the specifications of the gaming machine and a beginner who is not familiar with the specifications of the gaming machine increases the fairness of the gaming machine, which in turn reduces the gaming motivation of the beginner. This is not preferable because it may cause a decline.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of diversifying the game while suppressing a decrease in fairness in the gaming machine. is there.

The present invention
Based on a predetermined launch operation, launch means for launching a game ball to the game area,
A pitching portion that is provided in the gaming area and into which a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area can enter;
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on a game ball entering the entrance portion;
Acquisition information storage means for storing special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
Grant determination means for determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined grant information;
A privilege granting unit that grants a privilege to the player based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determining unit that the special information to be determined corresponds to the grant correspondence result corresponding to the grant information. In gaming machines,
The game area is provided with at least a first entrance portion and a second entrance portion individually as the entrance portion,
The acquired information storage means includes
First acquisition information storage means for storing special information acquired by the information acquisition means when a game ball has entered the first entrance section;
A second acquisition information storage means for storing special information acquired by the information acquisition means when a game ball enters the second entrance section;
The grant determination means performs the grant determination for each of the special information stored in the first acquisition information storage means and the second acquisition information storage means,
The gaming machine is
When the grant determination is performed on the special information stored in the second acquisition information storage unit, the grant determination is performed on the special information stored in the first acquisition information storage unit. Is more advantageous to the player than
Display means for displaying correspondence information corresponding to the fact that entry into the second entry portion is more advantageous to the player than entry into the first entry portion on a predetermined display unit;
When the special information is stored in at least one of the first acquisition information storage unit and the second acquisition information storage unit, and both the first acquisition information storage unit and the second acquisition information storage unit When the special information is not stored, the display mode of the corresponding information in the predetermined display unit is switched, and the number of the special information stored in the first acquisition information storage unit and the second acquisition information storage unit is changed. Accordingly, the display area of the corresponding information on the predetermined display unit is changed.

  It is possible to diversify the game while suppressing a decrease in fairness in the gaming machine.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. (A) It is a front view of the operating port apparatus which shows the case where an electrically-driven accessory is a closed state, (b) It is a front view of the operating-port apparatus which shows the case where an electric accessory is an open state. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content on the display screen of a symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the various counters used for a success or failure lottery. (A) Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the distribution table for 1st result display parts, (b) Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the distribution table for 2nd result display parts. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the winning process for a working opening. It is a flowchart which shows an information acquisition process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flowchart which shows game times control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a data setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a game state transfer process. It is a flowchart which shows the transfer process at the time of completion | finish of opening-and-closing execution mode. It is a flowchart which shows the process for electronic combination support. It is a flowchart which shows the command corresponding | compatible process in a display control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the corresponding | compatible information display control process in a display control apparatus. It is the schematic which shows the display mode of corresponding | compatible information. It is the schematic which shows the display mode of corresponding | compatible information. It is a front view of the game board in a 2nd embodiment. It is the elements on larger scale of FIG. It is the elements on larger scale of the display part in 3rd Embodiment. It is the elements on larger scale of a display part. It is the elements on larger scale of a display part. It is a flowchart which shows the corresponding | compatible information display control process in 4th Embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a “pachinko machine”), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing an unfolded main configuration of the pachinko machine 10. In FIG. 2, the configuration in the game area of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for convenience.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a gaming machine body 12 that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 11. . The outer frame 11 is configured by connecting a wooden plate or the like to four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall by attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island facility.

  The gaming machine main body 12 includes an inner frame 13, a front door frame 14 disposed in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack unit 15 disposed behind the inner frame 13. The inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main body 12 is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 11. Specifically, the inner frame 13 can be rotated forward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in front view.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the front door frame 14 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and can be rotated forward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in a front view. It is said that. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a backpack unit 15 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and when viewed from the front, the left side is the rotation base end side and the right side is the rotation front end side. It is possible to move.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device 16 at its rotating tip, and the gaming machine main body 12 is locked to the outer frame 11 so that it cannot be opened. And has a function of locking the front door frame 14 to the inner frame 13 so that the front door frame 14 cannot be opened. Each of these locked states is released by performing an unlocking operation using the unlocking key on the cylinder lock 17 that is exposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10.

  Next, the configuration of the front side of the gaming machine body 12 will be described.

  The inner frame 13 is mainly composed of a resin base 21 whose outer shape is substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11. A substantially elliptical window hole 23 is formed at the center of the resin base 21. A game board 24 is detachably attached to the resin base 21. The game board 24 is made of plywood, and the game area PE formed on the front surface of the game board 24 is exposed to the front side of the inner frame 13 through the window hole 23 of the resin base 21.

  Here, the structure of the game board 24 is demonstrated based on FIG. The game board 24 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction by being subjected to router processing. Each opening has a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, an upper operating port (first starting ball entering portion or a non-priority starting entering ball portion) 33, a lower operating port (second starting ball entering portion or a priority starting ball) Part) 34, a through gate 35, a variable display unit 36, a main display part 43, an accessory display part 44, and the like.

  On the back side of the game board 24, detection sensors (not shown) are provided in correspondence with the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, the upper operating port 33, and the lower operating port 34. When a ball enters the variable winning device 32, the operation port 33, the operation port 34, and the through gate 35, it is detected by a corresponding detection sensor, and a predetermined number of award balls are paid out based on the detection result. Is done. In this case, 10 game balls are paid out when the general winning opening 31 is entered, and 15 game balls are paid out when the variable winning device 32 is entered. Is executed, three game balls are paid out when a ball enters the upper working port 33, and four game balls are paid out when a ball enters the lower working port 34. Is executed.

  The number of game balls to be paid out is not limited to the above. However, in order to increase the advantage of the lower working port 34 with respect to the upper working port 33, it is preferable to set the number of payouts related to the lower working port 34 larger than the number of payouts related to the upper working port 33. Further, in order to increase the advantage of the variable winning device 32 with respect to each operating port 33, 34, it is preferable to set the payout number related to the variable winning device 32 larger than the payout number related to each operating port 33, 34.

  In addition, an out port 37 is provided at the lowermost part of the game board 24, and game balls that have not entered various winning ports etc. are discharged from the game area PE through the out port 37. The game board 24 is provided with a large number of nails 38 in order to disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball as appropriate, and various members (functions) such as a windmill.

  One end of the nail 38 is fixed to the game board 24, and the inclination of the nail 38 or the like with respect to the game board 24 is changed by bending the nail 38 or the like with the fixed part as a base end. It is possible. By changing the inclination of the nail 38 and the like in this way, it is possible to arbitrarily adjust the probability of entering the operation holes 33, 34, the through gate 35, etc. according to the business form of the game hall. It has become.

  Here, the entry means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and not only the mode of discharging from the game area PE after passing through the opening, but also the game area PE after passing through the opening. The aspect which is not discharged | emitted from is also included. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the game ball from entering the out port 37, the game ball enters the variable winning device 32, the upper operation port 33, the lower operation port 34, or the through gate 35. Is also expressed as a prize.

  The upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34 are unitized as an operating port device and are installed in the game board 24. Both the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 are opened upward. Further, both the operation ports 33 and 34 are arranged in the vertical direction, more specifically in the vertical direction, with the upper operation port 33 facing upward. The lower working port 34 is provided with an electric accessory 34a as a guide piece made up of a pair of left and right movable pieces.

  Details of the electric accessory 34a will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A shows a case where the electric accessory 34a is in a closed state (non-supported state or non-guided state), and FIG. 5B is a state where the electric accessory 34a is in an open state (supported state or guide state). Shows the case.

  The working port case 33a constituting the upper working port 33 projects to the near side and has a substantially trapezoidal shape when viewed from the front, with the upper side length <the lower side length. At this time, the upper side length of the working port case 33a (that is, the left-right width of the upper working port 33) is set to be slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, and the lower side length is when the electric accessory 34a is in a closed state. The length is longer than the distance between the left and right electric accessories 34a. In addition, when the electric accessory 34a is in a closed state, the interval between the two operation openings 33, 34 is set so that the distance between the operating port case 33a and the upper end of the electric accessory 34a is slightly shorter than the diameter of the game ball. Has been adjusted.

  According to the above configuration, in the closed state of the electric accessory 34a, the game ball cannot win the lower operation port 34, and the electric operation item 34a is opened, so that the lower operation port 34 can be won. In particular, at this time, during the operation in which the electric accessory 34a shifts from the closed state to the open state, the operating port case 33a of the upper operating port 33 has a substantially trapezoidal shape as described above, which becomes an obstacle. Until the accessory 34a is fully opened, it is impossible to win a game ball in the lower operating port 34, and it is possible to win only when the electric accessory 34a is almost fully open. That is, the game ball that has dropped from above hits the side surface of the operating port case 33a and is bounced outward, and does not win the lower operating port 34 directly. As a result, when the electric accessory 34a is opened in a very short time, it is extremely difficult to win the lower working port 34, and only when the open state of the electric accessory 34a is continued, the lower working port 34 is opened. Winning is easy.

  Here, a supplementary explanation will be given regarding the relationship between the operating ports 33 and 34 and the nail 38. In the game area PE, a plurality of flow paths are formed by arranging a plurality of nails 38 side by side in a specific direction. The upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 are arranged in parallel so that the lower working port 34 is located downstream of the upper working port 33 along one of the plurality of flow down paths. In other words, the respective operation ports 33 and 34 are arranged so that a game ball flowing down along the flow path can pass in the vicinity of both the operation ports 33 and 34.

  Thereby, when the electric accessory 34a is in an open state, the game ball flowing down toward the upper side of the operating port device can win both the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34. It has become. In other words, when the electric accessory 34a is in an open state, it is difficult to aim for winning in the upper working port 33 and winning in the lower working port 34 depending on the operation mode of the firing handle 54 described later. It has become.

  In addition to the configuration in which the working port case 33a of the upper working port 33 has a substantially trapezoidal shape as described above, the working port case 33a of the upper working port 33 has a two-stage configuration with a narrow upper portion and a lower lower portion. A substantially C-shaped guide piece may be provided on both the left and right sides of the mouth 33, or a failure nail may be implanted obliquely below the working port case 33a.

  The variable winning device 32 includes a large winning opening 32a that leads to the back side of the game board 24, and an open / close door 32b that opens and closes the large winning opening 32a. The open / close door 32b is connected to a drive unit such as a solenoid provided on the back side of the game board 24, and is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won or is difficult to win. The game ball can be switched to a predetermined open state in which it is easy for a prize to be won when a shift to (open / close execution state) is won.

  Here, the opening / closing execution mode is a mode to be shifted to when a big win is won. The opening / closing execution mode will be described in detail later. As an opening mode of the variable winning device 32, the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened with a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings as one round and a plurality of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) as an upper limit. There is an embodiment.

  The main display portion 43 and the accessory display portion 44 are provided on a decorative member 39 disposed along the outer edge on the lower side of the game area PE. The decorative member 39 extends from the board surface of the game board 24 to the front of the pachinko machine 10. More specifically, the front surface of the decorative member 39 faces the window panel 62 provided on the front door frame 14 so that the game area PE can be viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. The distance between is smaller than one game ball. This prevents the game ball from falling in front of the front surface of the decorative member 39.

  A main display unit 43 and an accessory display unit 44 are provided so as to be exposed from the front surface of the decorative member 39. That is, the main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window panel 62 of the front door frame 14, and a game ball is in front of both the display units 43 and 44. It is prevented from falling.

  In the main display section 43, when the variable winning device 32 enters the opening / closing execution mode (or when the opening / closing execution mode is set) by winning the big win, the big winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode is displayed. The round display part RS for clearly indicating the number of times of opening, the first result display part AS for clearly indicating the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning to the upper operating opening 33, and the lower operating opening 34 A second result display section BS is set for clearly indicating the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning.

  In the round display section RS, the display of the number of times of opening is started at the start of the opening / closing execution mode, and the display is ended at the end of the opening / closing execution mode.

  In the first result display section AS, a variation display of the picture is performed with a winning at the upper working port 33 as a trigger, and as a result of stopping the variation display, an internal lottery performed based on the winning at the upper working port 33 is performed. The result is clearly indicated by the display. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the upper working port 33 is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the first result display section AS and displayed in a variable manner. After is stopped, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode.

  In the second result display section BS, the variation display of the picture is performed with the winning to the lower operation port 34 as a trigger, and as a result of stopping the variation display, the internal lottery performed based on the winning to the lower operation port 34 is performed. The result is clearly indicated by the display. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the lower working port 34 is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the second result display unit BS and displayed in a variable manner. After is stopped, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode.

  Here, on the basis of winning in one of the operation ports 33, 34, the variable display is started in the corresponding result display sections AS, BS, until a predetermined stop result is displayed and the above variable display is stopped. It corresponds to one game time. However, the number of game times is not limited to the above-mentioned contents. For example, a single result display unit is provided, and even if any one of the operation ports 33 and 34 is won, the single game display is provided. In the configuration in which the variable display is performed in the result display unit, the variable display is started in the single result display unit, and the above-mentioned variable display is stopped in a state where the predetermined stop result is displayed. 1 time.

  The accessory display unit 44 is a display unit for clearly indicating the result of the internal lottery performed based on winning through the through gate 35. In this case, the accessory display unit 44 displays a variation of the picture triggered by the winning of the through gate 35, and the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the through gate 35 as a result of stopping the variation display. The result of is clearly displayed. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the through gate 35 is a winning result corresponding to the transition to the state where the electric role is opened, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the accessory display unit 44 and displayed in a variable manner. After is stopped, it shifts to the electric utility open state. In the electric combination open state, the electric combination 34a provided in the lower working port 34 is opened in a predetermined manner.

  The main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are configured by a segment display device having a plurality of segments. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other display devices such as a liquid crystal display device are used. Also good.

  The variable display unit 36 is provided with a symbol display device 40 that performs variable display (or variable display or switching display) of symbols. The variable display unit 36 is provided with a center frame 42 so as to surround the symbol display device 40. The center frame 42 has an upper portion extending forward of the pachinko machine 10. As a result, the game ball is prevented from falling in front of the display screen 41 of the symbol display device 40, and the inconvenience that the visibility of the display screen 41 is lowered due to the fall of the game ball is not caused. ing.

  The symbol display device 40 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display, and display contents are controlled by a display control device described later. On the symbol display device 40, for example, symbols are displayed side by side in the top, middle and bottom, and these symbols are variably displayed as they are scrolled in the horizontal direction. In this case, the change display on the symbol display device 40 is started based on winning in the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34. That is, when the variable display is performed in the first result display unit AS, the variable display is performed in the symbol display device 40 accordingly, and when the variable display is performed in the second result display unit BS, In addition, the symbol display device 40 performs variable display. Then, for example, the symbol display device 40 is set in advance to the game times that shift to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to 15 rounds in which the large winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 is opened 15 times as the opening / closing execution mode. A predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  A first holding lamp portion 45 corresponding to the first result display portion AS and the symbol display device 40 is provided in the upper left portion on the front side of the center frame 42. A plurality of (four in detail) the first holding lamp units 45 are arranged side by side on the left and right, and the maximum number of game balls won in the upper operation port 33 is held, and when the first holding lamp unit 45 is lit, The number of reserved items is displayed. Further, a second holding lamp portion 46 corresponding to the second result display portion BS and the symbol display device 40 is provided at the upper right portion on the front side of the center frame 42. As with the first holding lamp unit 45, the second holding lamp units 46 are arranged side by side (in detail, four), and the number of game balls won in the lower operating port 34 is held up to a maximum of four. The number of reserved items is displayed when the second reserved lamp unit 46 is turned on. As described above, since the upper portion of the center frame 42 extends forward of the pachinko machine 10, the visibility of the first holding ramp portion 45 and the second holding ramp portion 46 is not hindered by the fall of the game ball. ing.

  Below the center frame 42, a third holding lamp portion 47 corresponding to the accessory display portion 44 is provided. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the through gate 35 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of held balls is displayed by turning on the third holding lamp portion 47. In addition, the structure etc. in which each holding | maintenance lamp | ramp parts 45-47 are displayed on a part of symbol display apparatus 40 may be sufficient.

  An inner rail portion 51 and an outer rail portion 52 are attached to the game board 24, and a guide rail is constituted by the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail portion 52, and a game launched from the game ball launching mechanism 53. A ball is guided to the upper part of the game area PE. As shown in FIG. 2, the game ball launching mechanism 53 is attached below the window hole 23 in the resin base 21. The game ball launching mechanism 53 is operated by operating a firing handle 54 provided on the front door frame 14. Operation is performed.

  A front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front side of the inner frame 13. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is formed with a window portion 61 so that almost the entire game area PE can be viewed from the front. The window portion 61 has a substantially elliptical shape, and the window panel 62 described above is fitted therein. Although the window panel 62 is colorless and transparent with glass, the window panel 62 is not limited to this and may be colorless and transparent with synthetic resin.

  Around the window portion 61, light emitting means such as various lamp portions are provided. A display lamp part 63 is provided above the window part 61 as a part of the various lamp parts. In addition, on both the left and right sides of the display lamp unit 63, speaker units 64 are provided for outputting sound effects corresponding to the gaming state.

  Below the window portion 61 in the front door frame 14, an upper bulging portion 65 and a lower bulging portion 66 that bulge to the near side are provided side by side. An upper pan 71 that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 65, and a lower pan 72 that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 66. The upper plate 71 has a function of temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device described later and guiding them to the game ball launching mechanism 53 side while aligning them in a line. In addition, the lower tray 72 has a function of storing game balls that are surplus in the upper tray 71. The game balls paid out from the payout device 96 of the back pack unit 15 are discharged to the upper plate 71 and the lower plate 72 through a passage forming unit 73 provided on the back surface of the front door frame 14.

  Next, the configuration on the back side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a main controller 81 and an audio lamp controller 82 are mounted on the back of the inner frame 13 (specifically, the game board 24).

  The main control device 81 includes a main control board that controls the main control of the game and a power failure monitoring board that monitors the power source. The main control board and the power failure monitoring board are provided in a board box 83 made of a transparent resin material or the like. Contained and configured. The board box 83 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base (front case body) and a box cover (back case body) that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other in a non-separable manner by a box coupling portion 85 as a separation preventing means (or a coupling means), thereby sealing the substrate box 83. And by being connected inseparably by these box coupling | bond parts 85, when the internal space of the board | substrate box 83 is open | released, it has the structure which needs destruction of the said board | substrate box 83 or a part of excision. A plurality of box coupling portions 85 are provided on the long side portion of the substrate box 83, and at least one of them is used for the coupling process.

  The box coupling portion 85 can be applied to any configuration as long as the box base and the box cover are coupled so as not to be opened, but by inserting a locking claw into the long hole constituting the box coupling portion 85, The box cover is connected to the box cover so that it cannot be opened. The coupling process by the box coupling unit 85 prevents unauthorized opening after the coupling, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if unauthorized opening is performed. Even after the opening, it is possible to perform the opening process again. That is, the coupling process is performed by inserting a locking claw into at least one of the plurality of box coupling portions 85. When the board box 83 is opened, such as when a failure occurs in the accommodated main control board or when the main control board is inspected, the box coupling portion 85 into which the locking claw is inserted and the other box coupling portion 85 The connecting part of the box and the connecting part with the box body are cut. Thereby, the box base and the box cover of the board box 83 are separated, and the internal main control board can be taken out. Thereafter, when the coupling process is performed again, the locking claw is inserted into the long hole of the other box coupling portion 85. If the history of opening the board box 83 is left in the board box 83, it can be easily found that the illegal opening has been performed by looking at the board box 83.

  A plurality of coupling pieces 86 are provided on one short side of the substrate box 83 so as to protrude laterally. These coupling pieces 86 have a one-to-one correspondence with a plurality of coupled pieces 87 formed on the mounting base of the main control device 81, and the board box 83 and the mounting base are formed by the coupling pieces 86 and the coupled pieces 87. Between them.

  In addition, as a trace means for discovering unauthorized opening of the substrate box 83, a seal seal may be attached so as to straddle the boundary between the box base and the box cover. In this case, when the seal seal is peeled off from the pasted portion, the adhesive layer of the seal seal remains on the substrate box 83 side, and the trace remains. Further, an IC tag that transmits a response wave including identification information to the ringing wave having a predetermined frequency is provided on the seal sticker. When the seal sticker is peeled off, the antenna of the IC tag is cut and the response It is good also as a structure which cannot transmit a wave.

  The sound lamp control device 82 includes a sound lamp control board that controls sound and lamp display and control of a display control device (not shown) according to an instruction from the main control device 81. The sound lamp control board is made of a transparent resin material or the like. The board box 84 is configured to be accommodated.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 91, and a payout mechanism 92 and a control device assembly unit 93 are attached to the back pack 91. The back pack 91 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and has a protective cover portion 94 that protrudes rearward and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape so as to cover the main control device 81, the sound lamp control device 82, and the like from the rear. doing.

  The payout mechanism portion 92 is disposed so as to bypass the protective cover portion 94, and a tank 95 to which game balls supplied from island facilities in the game hall are sequentially replenished, and a game stored in the tank 95. A payout device 96 for paying out balls. The game balls paid out from the payout device 96 are discharged to the upper plate 71 or the lower plate 72 through a payout passage (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the payout device 96. Further, the payout mechanism 92 is mounted with a back pack substrate on which a main power supply of, for example, 24 volts AC is supplied and a power switch for turning on and off the power is provided.

  Further, the back pack 91 is provided with an external output terminal plate 99 on the rotation axis side of the back pack unit 15 and on the upper edge side. The external output terminal plate 99 has an output terminal for outputting a signal when there is a shortage of game balls in the tank 95 or the like, an output terminal for outputting a signal every time a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and a predetermined number of game balls. State transition such as an output terminal for outputting a signal every time a loan is made, an output terminal for outputting a signal when the gaming machine body 12 is opened, an output terminal for outputting a signal when the front door frame 14 is opened, and an opening / closing execution mode At this time (or during the transition to the state), an output terminal for outputting a signal is provided. And the signal regarding the state of a frame side is output with respect to the management control apparatus of the game hall side through these output terminals. Note that an output terminal for outputting a signal every time a predetermined number of game balls are lent out is not necessary in a so-called cash machine.

  The control device assembly unit 93 includes a payout control device 97 and a power source and launch control device 98. The payout control device 97 and the power supply / launch control device 98 are arranged so as to overlap each other so that the payout control device 97 is located behind the pachinko machine 10.

  The payout control device 97 is configured such that a payout control board for controlling the payout device 96 is accommodated in a substrate box. In this case, fraud suppression means similar to the substrate box 83 of the main control device 81 may be applied to the substrate box of the payout control device 97.

  The power source and launch control device 98 is configured such that a power source and launch control board is accommodated in a board box, and predetermined power required by various control devices and the like is generated and output by the board, and further by the player Control of the launch of the game ball accompanying the operation of the firing handle 54 is performed. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 has a function for storing and storing various data, so that even if a power failure occurs, it can maintain the state at the time of the power failure and can return to the state at the time of the power failure when returning from the power failure. It is like that.

<Electrical configuration>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  An MPU 202 is mounted on the main control board 201 provided in the main control device 81. The MPU 202 includes a ROM 203 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 202 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 203 is executed. It is an element incorporating a RAM 204, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like. Note that a part of the functions of the MPU 202, for example, the function of the ROM 203 and the function of the RAM 204 may be provided as separate elements.

  The MPU 202 is provided with an input port and an output port. On the input side of the MPU 202, a power failure monitoring board 205 provided in the main control device 81, a payout control device 97, various detection sensors 211a to 211e, and the like are connected. In this case, a power supply and launch control device 98 is connected to the power failure monitoring board 205, and power is supplied to the MPU 202 via the power failure monitoring board 205. Also, as a part of the various detection sensors 211a to 211e, a winning winning entry portion (a payout corresponding entering portion) such as a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32, an upper operating opening 33, a lower operating opening 34, a through gate 35, etc. Are connected to each other, and the MPU 202 of the main control device 81 performs a winning determination (entering determination) for each entering part. In addition, the MPU 202 executes a lottery occurrence lottery based on winning at the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34, and also performs support generation lottery based on a winning at the through gate 35.

  On the output side of the MPU 202, a power failure monitoring board 205, a payout control device 97, and an audio lamp control device 82 are connected. For example, the payout control device 97 outputs a winning ball command based on the winning determination result to the winning corresponding winning portion. In this case, when outputting the prize ball command, the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203 is referred to. When a winning to the general winning opening 31 is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to payout of 10 game balls is output, and when a winning to the variable winning device 32 is specified, 15 winning balls are output. When a winning ball command corresponding to paying out a game ball is output and a winning to the upper operating port 33 is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to paying out three gaming balls is output and sent to the lower operating port 34. When a winning is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to the payout of four game balls is output.

  Further, on the output side of the MPU 202, a variable winning drive unit 32c that opens and closes the open / close door 32b of the variable winning device 32, an electric combination drive unit 34b that opens and closes the electric combination 34a of the lower working port 34, and a main display. The unit 43 is connected. The main control board 201 is provided with various driver circuits, and the MPU 202 performs drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits.

  That is, in the opening / closing execution mode, drive control of the variable winning drive unit 32c is executed in the MPU 202 so that the special winning opening 32a is opened and closed. Further, when the electric combination 34a is won, the MPU 202 performs drive control of the electric combination drive unit 34b so that the electric combination 34a is opened and closed. In each game round, the display control of the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS in the main display section 43 is executed in the MPU 202, and the main display section is operated in the opening / closing execution mode of the variable winning device 32. Display control of the round display part RS in 43 is executed.

  The power failure monitoring board 205 relays between the main control board 201 and the power supply / launch control device 98, and monitors a DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply / launch control device 98. The payout control device 97 performs payout control of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 96 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 81.

  The power source and launch control device 98 is connected to, for example, a commercial power source (external power source) in a game hall or the like. Based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply, necessary operating power is generated for each of the main control board 201 and the payout control device 97, and the generated operating power is supplied through a predetermined power path. To do. The power source and launch control device 98 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 53, and the game ball launch mechanism 53 is driven when predetermined launch conditions are met.

  An MPU 242 is mounted on an audio lamp control board 241 provided in the audio lamp control device 82. The MPU 242 is a ROM 243 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 242 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 243 is executed. The RAM 244, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like are elements on a single chip. Note that it is not essential that the ROM 243 and the RAM 244 are made into one chip with respect to the MPU 242, and each may be made into a chip individually.

  The MPU 242 is provided with an input port and an output port. A main control device 81 is connected to the input side of the MPU 242, and game time control commands (game time control information) such as change commands, type commands, and change end commands output from the main control device 81; Receiving game status commands (game status information) such as opening commands, ending commands, high frequency support commands, and low frequency support commands, and hold display control commands (hold display control information) such as shift commands and hold commands To do. Each command is configured as information of a predetermined number of bytes, and various information is included as the information of the predetermined number of bytes. Details of these various commands will be described later.

  As described above, the holding lamp portions 45 to 47 provided in the variable display unit 36 and the display lamp portion 63 and the speaker portion 64 provided in the front door frame 14 are connected to the output side of the MPU 242. In addition, a display control device 212 is connected. In this case, the various commands are transmitted to the display control device 212 while maintaining the information form as it is.

  Note that it is not always necessary to perform the light emission control of the holding lamp units 45 to 47 by the voice lamp control device 82, and the same light emission control can be performed by another control device such as the main control device 81.

  The display control device 212 executes display control of the symbol display device 40 based on the command input from the sound lamp control device 82. In this case, the sound lamp control device 82 determines the symbol combination display time on the symbol display device 40 and finally the combination type of symbols to be stopped and displayed based on various commands input from the main control device 81. The presence or absence of reach and the contents of reach production are determined.

  More specifically, the display control device 212 includes a display control board 251 on which an MPU 252 and a video display processor (VDP), which are elements in which a ROM 253 and a RAM 254 are combined into a chip, are mounted. Note that it is not essential that the ROM 253 and the RAM 254 are integrated into one chip with respect to the MPU 252, and each may be configured as a separate chip.

  The MPU 252 analyzes various commands received from the main control device 81 via the sound lamp control device 82 or performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on the received various commands to control the VDP (specifically, an internal command for the VDP). Generation).

  The ROM 253 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 252 and fixed value data, and also stores and holds JPEG format image data for background images.

  The RAM 254 is a memory for temporarily storing work data, flags, and the like used when various programs are executed by the MPU 252. These work data, flags, and the like are stored in a command storage area 261, various flag storage areas 262, a hold count counter area 263, etc. of the RAM 254.

  Here, the display content of the symbol display device 40 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display screen 41 of the symbol display device 40.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, on the display screen 41 of the symbol display device 40, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 of an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage are set. Each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 includes a main symbol and a sub symbol arranged in a predetermined order. Specifically, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in descending order of numbers in the upper symbol row Z1, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. . In the lower symbol row Z3, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between the main symbols. That is, the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol row Z2, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and then between the main symbol “9” and the main symbol “1”. In addition, a main symbol “4” is additionally arranged, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. In other words, only the middle symbol row Z2 is composed of 20 symbols by arranging 10 main symbols. On the display screen 41, the symbols of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are displayed in a variable manner so as to circulate (scroll) in a predetermined direction (horizontal direction) with periodicity. Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, the display screen 41 is configured such that three symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed. It has come to be.

  The display screen 41 has five effective lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right lowering line L4, and a right uppering line L5. Then, the variable display stops in the order of the upper symbol row Z1 → the lower symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and all the symbol rows Z1 are formed in a state in which a combination of symbols having the same number attached to any one of the effective lines is formed. When the fluctuation display of .about.Z3 is completed, the jackpot moving image is displayed as a normal jackpot result or a 15R probability variable jackpot result which will be described later.

  In this pachinko machine 10, the main symbols with odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) correspond to “specific symbols”, and when a 15R probability variation jackpot result is generated, The combination is stopped. The main symbols with even numbers (2, 4, 6, 8) correspond to “non-specific symbols”. When a normal jackpot result occurs, the combination of the same non-specific symbols is stopped and displayed. The

  In addition, in the case of the 2R probability variation jackpot result to be described later, the variation display of all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is finished in a state in which a combination of symbols with different numbers is formed, and then an explicit movie is displayed. It has come to be.

  In addition, the mode of the variable display of the symbols in the symbol display device 40 is not limited to the above, and is arbitrary, such as the number of symbol columns, the direction of symbol variable display in the symbol columns, the number of symbols in each symbol column, etc. Can be appropriately changed.

<About various counters>
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

  The MPU 202 of the main control device 81 uses various counter information at the time of game to make a jackpot occurrence lottery, setting the display of the main display unit 43, setting the symbol display of the symbol display device 40, setting the display of the accessory display unit 44, etc. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the lottery in which the jackpot is generated, and the jackpot used for determining the jackpot type such as the probability variation jackpot result or the normal jackpot result The type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3 used for reach lottery when the symbol display device 40 moves out of place, the random number initial value counter CINI used for setting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and the first number of the main display unit 43 The variation type cow that determines the variation display time in the first result display unit AS, the second result display unit BS, and the symbol display device 40 It is set to be used and the data CS. Furthermore, the electric accessory release counter C4 used for the lottery to determine whether or not the electric accessory 34a of the lower working port 34 is in the electric utility open state is used.

  Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a lottery counter buffer 231 set in a predetermined area of the RAM 204 in the main controller 81. The RAM 204 is provided with a reserved ball storage area 232 including a first result display area reservation area Ra, a second result display area reservation area Rb, an execution area AE, and a total number of reservations storage area. In the reserved ball storage area 232, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 are time-sequentially matched to the winning history of the game balls to the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34. It is designed to be stored.

  For details of each counter, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured such that, for example, 1 is sequentially added within a range of 0 to 599, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The big hit random number counter C <b> 1 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34. More specifically, the game result is stored in the first result display holding area Ra of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 33, and the second result display unit of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the lower operation port 34. Stored in the reserved area Rb.

  The value of the random number for winning the jackpot is stored as a success / failure table (availability information group) in a success / failure table storage area 221 as a success / failure information group storage means in the ROM 203. Here, the contents of the success / failure table will be described. As the success / failure table, a success / failure table for the low probability mode (low probability success / failure information group) and a high probability mode's success / failure table (high probability success / failure information group) are set. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, a low probability mode (low probability correspondence state) and a high probability mode (high probability correspondence state) are set as the lottery modes in the success / failure lottery means.

  In the gaming state in which the low-probability mode success / failure table is referred to at the time of the lottery, the number of random numbers (that is, the winning information) for winning the jackpot is two. On the other hand, in the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the high probability mode is referred to at the time of the lottery, there are 21 random number values (that is, winning information) for winning the jackpot. In this case, the value group of the jackpot random number counter C1 that wins the jackpot in the situation of the low probability mode is included in the value group of the jackpot random number counter C1 that wins the jackpot in the situation of the high probability mode. If the winning probability in the high probability mode is higher than that in the low probability mode, the number and value of the random numbers to be won are arbitrary.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is configured so that 1 is added in order within a range of 0 to 29, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. The big hit type counter C <b> 2 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when a game ball wins the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34. More specifically, the game result is stored in the first result display holding area Ra of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 33, and the second result display unit of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the lower operation port 34. Stored in the reserved area Rb.

  Here, in the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot results are set. The plurality of jackpot results are (1) a mode of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode, (2) a lottery mode in the winning lottery means after the opening / closing execution mode ends, and (3) A plurality of jackpot results are set by providing a difference in the three conditions of the support mode in the electric accessory 34a of the operating port 34.

  As an aspect of the opening / closing control of the variable prize winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode, it is possible to increase the occurrence frequency of winning in the variable prize winning device 32 between the start and end of the opening / closing execution mode relatively high. A frequency winning mode and a low frequency winning mode are set. Specifically, in the high-frequency winning mode, the opening / closing of the special winning opening 32a is performed 15 times (the number of times for high frequency) from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode, and one opening is 30 sec (high frequency time) ) Or until the number of winning prizes to the big winning opening 32a reaches 10 (high frequency). On the other hand, in the low-frequency winning mode, the opening / closing of the special winning opening 32a is performed twice (the number of times for low frequency) from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode, and one opening is 0.2 sec (low frequency time). Or until the number of winning prizes in the special winning opening 32a reaches 6 (the number of low frequency).

  In this case, in the pachinko machine 10, in a situation where the launch handle 54 is operated by the player, the game ball launching mechanism 53 so that one game ball is launched toward the game area PE every 0.6 sec. Is driven and controlled. On the other hand, in the low-frequency winning mode, as described above, the opening time of one large winning opening 32a is 0.2 sec. That is, in the low-frequency winning mode, the opening time of the one big winning opening 32a is shorter than the game ball firing cycle. Therefore, in the opening / closing execution mode according to the low frequency winning mode, the winning of the game ball does not substantially occur.

  Note that the number of opening / closing of the large winning opening 32a in the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, the opening limit time for one opening, and the opening limit number for one opening are lower in the high-frequency winning mode. As long as the frequency of occurrence of winning in the variable winning device 32 increases from when the opening / closing execution mode is started to when it ends, the value is not limited to the above value and is arbitrary. Specifically, if the high-frequency winning mode has a larger number of opening and closing times than the low-frequency winning mode, the opening limit time for one opening is longer or the opening limit number for one opening is set larger. Good.

  However, in order to clarify the difference in privilege between the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, in the opening / closing execution mode according to the low-frequency winning mode, the winning to the variable winning device 32 does not substantially occur. It may be configured. For example, in the high-frequency winning mode, the product of the launch period of the game ball and the opening limit number is set shorter than the opening limit time for one release, while in the low-frequency winning mode, It is good also as a structure which sets the product of the launching period of a game ball and the open limit number longer than the open limit time. In addition, even if the launch interval of the game balls and the opening time of one large winning opening 32a are not as described above, in the low-frequency winning mode, by setting the latter to be shorter than the former, It is possible to easily realize a configuration in which a winning to the variable winning device 32 is not substantially generated.

  As a support mode for the electric combination 34a of the lower working port 34, when compared with a situation in which a game ball is continuously being emitted in the same manner with respect to the game area PE, the electric combination 34a of the lower working port 34 is provided. The low-frequency support mode (low-frequency support state or low-frequency guide state) and high-frequency support mode (high-frequency support state or high-frequency guide state) ) And are set.

  Specifically, in the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the power combination open state in the electric combination release lottery using the electric combination release counter C4 is the same (for example, both 4/5) However, in the high-frequency support mode, the number of times that the electric accessory 34a is opened when the electrified open state is won is set more than in the low-frequency support mode, and one more release is performed. The time is set longer. In this case, in the high frequency support mode, when the electrified open state is selected and the open state of the electric accessory 34a occurs a plurality of times, the closure from the end of one open state until the start of the next open state is performed. The time is set shorter than one opening time. Furthermore, in the high frequency support mode, the minimum secured time is set shorter when the next electric character opening lottery is performed after one electric character opening lottery is performed than in the low frequency support mode. Has been.

  As described above, in the high frequency support mode, there is a higher probability of winning a prize for the lower working port 34 than in the low frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, there is a higher probability that a prize will be given to the upper working port 33 than to the lower working port 34, but in the high frequency support mode, the lower working port 34 is connected to the lower working port 34. The probability of winning a prize increases. When a winning is made to the lower working port 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the player plays a game while not reducing the number of possessed balls so much. be able to.

  The configuration for increasing the frequency at which the high frequency support mode is set to the power release state per unit time as compared with the low frequency support mode is not limited to the above-described configuration, for example, the electric component release lottery It is good also as a structure which raises the probability of becoming electrified in the electric character open state in Furthermore, the number of times of opening is increased, the opening time is lengthened, and the minimum secured time is secured when the next electric character opening lottery is performed after one electric character releasing lottery is performed. By applying any one condition or any combination of conditions (that is, shortening the one-time variable display time in the display part 44 for an accessory) and increasing the winning probability, the low frequency support mode is applied. The advantage of the high frequency support mode may be increased.

  The game result distribution destination for the big hit type counter C2 is stored as a distribution table (distribution information group) in the distribution table storage area 222 as a distribution information group storage means in the ROM 203. The contents of the distribution table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, the distribution table includes a distribution table (first distribution information group) for the first result display unit in FIG. 9A and a second result display unit in FIG. 9B. A distribution table (second distribution information group) is set.

  In the distribution table for the first result display section, as shown in FIG. 9A, as a distribution destination of the game result, a normal jackpot result (low probability corresponding special game result), 2R probability variation jackpot result (high probability correspondence) A game result or a result of sudden change in probability), and a 15R probability change jackpot result (a special game result corresponding to high probability) are set.

  The normal jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening / closing execution mode becomes the high-frequency winning mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the winning / not-lotting mode becomes the low probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. However, the high-frequency support mode shifts to the low-frequency support mode when the number of games reaches the end reference number (specifically, 100 times) after the shift. In other words, the normal jackpot result is a jackpot result for shifting the gaming state to the normal jackpot state (special gaming state corresponding to low probability).

  The 2R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening / closing execution mode becomes the low-frequency winning mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the success / failure lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. The high-frequency support mode continues until the lottery result in the winning or failing lottery becomes a big hit state win and shifts to the big hit state by that. In other words, the 2R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result for shifting the gaming state to the 2R probability variation jackpot state (high probability corresponding gaming state).

  The 15R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening / closing execution mode becomes the high-frequency winning mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the success / failure lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. The high-frequency support mode continues until the lottery result in the winning or failing lottery becomes a big hit state win and shifts to the big hit state by that. In other words, the 15R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the gaming state is shifted to the 15R probability variation jackpot state (a special gaming state corresponding to high probability).

  Note that the normal gaming state in relation to the above gaming states refers to a state in which the winning / losing lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the low frequency support mode.

  In the distribution table for the first result display section, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 9” corresponds to the normal jackpot result, and “10 to 17” is the 2R probability change. It corresponds to the jackpot result, and “18 to 29” corresponds to the 15R probability variation jackpot result.

  As described above, since the 2R probability variation jackpot result and the 15R probability variation jackpot result are set as the probability variation jackpot result, the modes of the probability variation jackpot result are diversified. That is, when two types of probability variation jackpot results are compared, the advantage for the player is that the 15R probability variation jackpot result, which is the high-frequency winning mode in the opening / closing execution mode and the high-frequency support mode in the support mode, is the highest. Although the mode is the low frequency winning mode, the support mode is higher than the 2R probability variation jackpot result that is the high frequency support mode. Thereby, monotonization of a game is suppressed and it becomes possible to raise the attention degree to a game.

  On the other hand, in the distribution table for the second result display section, as shown in FIG. 9B, only the normal jackpot result and the 15R probability variation jackpot result are set as the game result distribution destination. Of the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 9” corresponds to the normal jackpot result, and “10 to 29” corresponds to the 15R probability variable jackpot result.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the game result distribution mode in the case of winning the jackpot is based on the winning win based on the winning to the upper operating port 33 and the winning to the lower operating port 34. It is different from the case of winning the jackpot based on.

  Here, regardless of whether the distribution table for the first result display section or the distribution table for the second result display section is used, the probability of a promiscuous jackpot result when the jackpot is won is the same. Yes. That is, in the distribution table for the first result display unit, the number of values of the jackpot type counter C2 assigned to the 2R probability variation jackpot result and the 15R probability variation jackpot result is 20. Further, in the distribution table for the second result display section, the number of values of the big hit type counter C2 assigned to the 15R probability variation big hit result is 20. Therefore, the probability that the success / failure lottery mode becomes the high probability mode after the opening / closing execution mode ends is determined based on whether or not a big win is won based on the winning to the upper working port 33 and a big winning win based on the winning to the lower working port 34. (Specifically, 2/3).

  However, if a big win is won based on the winning of the lower working port 34 and a probable big hit result is generated, a 15R probable big winning result is always obtained, whereas a big win is won based on the winning of the upper working port 33 and When the probability variation jackpot result is obtained, a 2R probability variation jackpot result is obtained with a probability of 4/10, and a 15R probability variation jackpot result is obtained with a probability of 6/10. In other words, the probability of occurrence of the 15R probability variation jackpot result, which is the most advantageous for the player among the probability variation jackpot results, is higher when the jackpot win is won based on the winning to the lower operation port 34. It will be higher than if you win a jackpot based on winning.

  In addition, when it becomes a losing result in the success / failure lottery, the opening / closing execution mode is not shifted, and the change of the success / failure lottery mode and the support mode does not occur.

  For example, the reach random number counter C3 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and reaches a maximum value and then returns to 0. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34. More specifically, the game result is stored in the first result display holding area Ra of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 33, and the second result display unit of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the lower operation port 34. Stored in the reserved area Rb. Then, based on the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the ROM 203, it is determined whether to generate a reach. However, in the game times that shift to the open / close execution mode, the MPU 202 determines the occurrence of reach regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. The number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of reach display is the same in each gaming state, but may be set individually according to the gaming state. For example, when the support mode is the high frequency support mode, the number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of reach display may be set larger than that in the low frequency support mode.

  Here, the reach display (reach state) includes a symbol display device 40 capable of performing variable display (or variable display) of symbols (pictures), and the opening / closing execution mode of the variable winning device 32 is a high-frequency winning mode. In the gaming machine in which the stop display result after the variable display becomes a special display result, the stop display result is derived and displayed after the variable display (or variable display) of the symbol (picture) on the symbol display device 40 is started. This means a display state for making the player think that the display state is a variable display state that is likely to result in the special display result in the previous stage.

  In other words, a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the high-frequency winning mode can be obtained by stopping and displaying the symbols for some of the symbol sequences displayed on the display screen 41 of the symbol display device 40. This is a display state in which a combination of reach symbols that may be established is displayed, and in that state, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the remaining symbol rows.

  More specifically, as a step before ending the display of symbol fluctuation, a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the high-frequency winning mode is set on a preset active line in the display screen 41 of the symbol display device 40. A reach line is formed by stopping and displaying a combination of reach symbols that may be established, and a symbol change display is performed by a final stop symbol row in a situation where the reach line is formed.

  The display contents of FIG. 7 will be described in detail. First, in the state where the symbol variation display is finished in the upper symbol row Z1, and further in the state where the symbol variation display is finished in the lower symbol row Z3, any of the effective A reach line is formed by stopping and displaying the main symbols having the same numbers on the lines L1 to L5, and in the situation where the reach line is formed, the symbol variation display is performed in the middle symbol row Z2. Reach display. When the high-frequency winning mode occurs, the main symbol with the same number as the main symbol forming the reach line is stopped and displayed on the reach line in the middle symbol row Z2. The symbol variation display is terminated.

  In the reach display, in the state where the combination of reach symbols is displayed as described above, the variation display of symbols is performed on the remaining symbol rows, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen. Those that perform an effect, and those that perform a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on substantially the entire display screen 41 after reducing or not displaying a combination of reach symbols. Further, when reach display is performed or before reach display, it is determined using the reach random number counter C3 or other counter whether or not to perform a notice display using a predetermined image such as a predetermined character. May be.

  The variation type counter CS is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The variation type counter CS is used in the MPU 202 to determine the variation display time in the first result display unit AS and the second result display unit BS of the main display unit 43 and the symbol variation display time in the symbol display device 40. . The variation type counter CS is updated once every time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer value of the variation type counter CS is acquired when the variation pattern is determined at the start of variation display in the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS and at the beginning of variation of the symbol by the symbol display device 40.

  The electric accessory release counter C4 is, for example, configured to increment one by one within a range of 0 to 249 and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The electric accessory release counter C4 is periodically updated and stored in the electric combination holding area 233 of the RAM 204 at the timing when a game ball wins the through gate 35. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the electric accessory 34a to the open state based on the value of the stored electric accessory release counter C4. For example, if C4 = 0 to 199, the electric accessory 34a is controlled to the open state, and if C4 = 200 to 249, the electric accessory 34a is not controlled to the open state.

  As already described, the MPU 202 uses at least the buffer value of the variation type counter CS to determine the variation display time in the first result display section AS and the second result display section BS. A variable display time table storage area 223 is used. Further, the MPU 202 uses the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE to determine the stop results in the first result display section AS and the second result display section BS. However, the stop result table storage area 224 of the ROM 203 is used for the determination.

<Configuration of the holding ball storage area 232>
Next, the configuration of the reserved ball storage area 232 will be described.

  The first result display section holding area Ra stores the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 in time series in accordance with the winning history of the game balls to the upper working port 33. Is a reserved area for In addition, the second result display section holding area Rb displays the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 in time series in accordance with the winning history of the game balls to the lower operating port 34. This is a reserved area for storing. Here, since the first result display area reservation area Ra and the second result display area reservation area Rb have the same configuration, the first result display area of the both reservation areas Ra and Rb will be described below. The configuration of the reserved area Ra will be described.

  The first result display area reservation area Ra includes four storage areas of a first area to a fourth area, and a reservation number storage area. Each storage area has a C1 storage area for storing the value of the jackpot random number counter C1, a C2 storage area for storing the value of the jackpot type counter C2, and a C3 storage for storing the value of the reach random number counter C3. It consists of an area and more. With the four storage areas of the first area to the fourth area, up to four game balls winning histories to the upper operation port 33 are stored on hold. The reserved number storage area is a storage area for storing the number of use of the storage area, that is, the number of the game balls won in the upper operation port 33 and held.

  In addition, in the reserved ball storage area 232, the total number of holds for storing information of the sum of the number of holds in the first result display area reservation area Ra and the number of holds in the second result display area reservation area Rb. A storage area is provided.

  The execution area AE shown in FIG. 8 is stored in the storage area of the first result display section reservation area Ra or the second result display section reservation area Rb when the variable display of each result display section AS, BS is started. This is an area for moving each value.

<Various processes executed by main controller 81>
Next, a timer interrupt process and a normal process that are executed when the MPU 202 in the main controller 81 advances the game in each game time will be described. In addition to the timer interrupt process and the normal process, the MPU 202 executes a main process that is started when the power is turned on and an NMI interrupt process that is started when a power failure signal is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). However, description of these processes is omitted.

<Timer interrupt processing>
First, timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is started periodically by the MPU 202 (for example, at a cycle of 2 msec).

  In step S101, various winning switch reading processes are executed. That is, the state of various switches connected to the main control device 81 is read, and the state of the switch is determined and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored.

  Thereafter, in step S102, 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 maximum value. Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204.

  In subsequent step S103, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are each incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the maximum value. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204.

  Thereafter, in step S104, a winning process for the operating port associated with winning in the operating ports 33, 34 is executed, and in step S105, a winning process for winning associated with winning in the through gate 35 is executed.

  In the through winning process, it is first determined whether or not the game ball has won the through gate 35. When it is determined that the game ball has won the through gate 35, it is determined whether or not the accessory reserve storage number SN is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). On the other hand, when it is not determined that the game ball has won the through gate 35 or when the value of the stored item reserve number SN is determined to be greater than or equal to the upper limit value, the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 is not stored. The main winning process is terminated.

  When the game ball wins the through gate 35 and the accessory reserved memory number SN <4, the accessory reserved memory number SN is incremented by one. Then, the value of the electric component release counter C4 is stored in the first area of the free storage area of the electric combination holding area 233 of the RAM 204, and the main winning process is terminated.

  In the through winning process, a process for turning on the third holding lamp unit 47 is executed. The third hold lamp unit 47 is sequentially lit from the left side. For example, if the accessory reservation storage number SN is 1, the leftmost third reservation lamp unit 47 is turned on and the accessory reservation storage number SN is If it is 4, all the 3rd holding | maintenance lamp | ramp parts 47 will be lighted.

  In this way, after the through winning process is executed, the timer interrupt process is terminated.

  The winning opening process for the operation port in step S104 and the through winning process in step S105 will be described below.

<Winning process for working port>
First, the winning process for the working opening will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S <b> 201, it is determined based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the upper operation port 33 whether or not the game ball has won a prize (start winning prize) in the upper operation port 33. If it is determined that the game ball has won the upper working port 33, in step S202, a prize ball command for causing the payout control device 97 to pay out three game balls is set. In subsequent step S203, an external signal setting process is performed in order to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the game ball has won the upper working port 33. In step S204, the value stored in the reserved number storage area of the first result display section reservation area Ra is read, and the start reserved storage number RaN stored in the first result display section reservation area Ra is set. (Hereinafter, it is also referred to as the first start reserved memory number RaN). Thereafter, in step S205, an information acquisition process for storing the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is performed, and the main winning process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S201 that the game ball has not won the upper working port 33, in step S206, whether or not the game ball has won the lower working port 34 (starting winning) corresponds to the lower working port 34. The determination is made based on the detection state of the detection sensor. If it is determined that the game ball has won the lower operation port 34, a prize ball command for causing the payout control device 97 to pay out four game balls is set in step S207. In the subsequent step S208, an external signal setting process is performed so as to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the game ball has won the lower operation port 34. In step S209, the value stored in the reserved number storage area of the second result display area reservation area Rb is read, and the start reserved memory number RbN stored in the second result display area reservation area Rb is set. (Hereinafter, it is also referred to as the second start reserved memory number RbN). Thereafter, an information acquisition process is performed in step S205, and the main winning process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if both step S201 and step S206 are NO, that is, if the game ball has not won any of the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34, the main winning process is finished as it is.

  The prize ball command set in steps S202 and S207 is transmitted to the payout control device 97 in an external output process S501 of a normal process described later.

  Here, the information acquisition processing in step S205 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S301, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved start storages N (RaN or RbN) set in step S204 or step S209 described above is less than an upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). If the start hold storage number N is the upper limit value, the information acquisition process is terminated as it is. If the start hold storage number N is less than the upper limit value, the start hold storage number N of the corresponding result display unit hold area is set to 1 in step S302 In addition to the increment, the value stored in the total reserved number storage area in step S303 (hereinafter referred to as the common reserved number CRN) is incremented by one.

  In the subsequent step S304, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 are used as the first storage area among the free storage area areas of the corresponding result display area reservation area. That is, the number is stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number incremented by 1 in step S302.

  That is, when the first start pending storage number RaN is set, the values of the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 updated in the step S103 are used for the first result display unit. The first storage area among the free storage areas of the reservation area Ra, that is, the storage area corresponding to the first start reservation storage number RaN incremented by 1 in step S302 is stored.

  If the second start pending storage number RbN is set, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 are used for the second result display section. The first storage area among the free storage areas of the reserved area Rb, that is, the storage area corresponding to the second start reserved memory number RbN incremented by 1 in step S302 is stored.

  In the subsequent step S305, a hold command setting process is executed for causing the audio lamp control device 82 and the display control device 212, which are control devices on the sub-side, to recognize that a winning in the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34 has occurred. .

  Note that the hold command set by the process of step S305 is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 82 in the external output process (step S401) of the normal process described later. When the voice lamp control device 82 receives the hold command transmitted based on the winning to the upper working port 33, the voice lamp control device 82 executes processing for turning on the first hold lamp unit 45. The first hold lamp unit 45 is sequentially turned on from the left side. For example, if the first start hold memory number RaN is 1, the leftmost first hold lamp unit 45 is turned on, and the first start hold memory number If RaN is 4, all the first holding lamps 45 are turned on. Further, when a hold command transmitted based on a winning to the lower working port 34 is received, a process for lighting the second hold lamp unit 46 is executed. The second hold lamp unit 46 is sequentially lit from the left side. For example, if the second start hold memory number RbN is 1, the leftmost second hold lamp unit 46 is turned on and the second start hold memory number If RbN is 4, all the second holding lamp portions 46 are turned on.

<Normal processing>
Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The normal process is a process that is started after the main process that is started when the power is turned on, and the main process of the game is executed in the normal process. As an outline, the processing of steps S401 to S407 is executed as a periodic processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update processing of steps S408 and S509 is executed with the remaining time.

  In the normal process, in step S401, output data such as a command set in the timer interrupt process or the previous normal process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence / absence of a prize ball command is determined, and if a prize ball command is set, it is transmitted to the payout control device 97. Further, if a production command such as a variation command, a type command, or a variation end command is set, the command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 82.

  Next, in step S402, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by 1, and the counter value is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204.

  In the subsequent step S403, the winning ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 97 are read. Thereafter, in step S404, a game time control process for controlling a game in each game time is executed. In the game times control processing, jackpot determination, setting of symbol variation display by the symbol display device 40, display control of the result display units AS and BS on the side performing variation display, and the like are performed. Details of the game times control process will be described later.

  Thereafter, in step S405, a game state transition process for shifting the game state is executed. Although details will be described later, the gaming state shifts to an opening / closing execution mode, a high probability mode, a high frequency support mode, and the like by this gaming state transition processing.

  In step S <b> 406, a power combination support process for driving and controlling the electric combination 34 a provided in the lower operation port 34 is executed. In this electronic combination support process, it is determined whether or not the electric combination 34a is opened, display control of the combination display 44, and the like are performed. The details of the power combination support process will be described later.

  In the subsequent step S407, it is determined whether or not the next normal process execution timing has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous normal process. Then, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS are repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the next normal processing execution timing (steps S408 and S509). That is, in step S408, 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 maximum value. Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204. In step S409, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S401 to S406 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the next normal process execution timing is not constant and varies. Therefore, by repeatedly updating the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1) can be updated at random. Similarly, The variation type counter CS can also be updated at random.

<Game times control processing>
Next, the game times control process of step S404 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  In the game times control process shown in FIG. 14, first, in step S501, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is in effect. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing execution mode flag (opening / closing execution state information) is stored in the opening / closing execution mode flag storage area (opening / closing execution state information storage means) in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. The opening / closing execution mode flag is stored when the gaming state is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode in the gaming state transition process described later, and is erased when the opening / closing execution mode is ended in the gaming state transition process.

  When the opening / closing execution mode is in progress, the game after executing step S502, that is, without executing any of the game turn starting process in steps S503 to S505 and the game turn progressing process in steps S506 to S509. End control processing. In other words, in the open / close execution mode, the game times are not started regardless of whether or not a winning for the operation ports 33 and 34 has occurred.

  If it is not in the opening / closing execution mode, it is determined in step S502 whether the main display unit 43 is in a variable display. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any one of the first result display section AS and the second result display section BS is in a variable display. In this determination, it is determined whether or not the variable display flag (variable display information) is stored in the variable display flag storage area (variable display information storage unit) in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. To do. The variable display flag is stored when variable display is started for either the first result display unit AS or the second result display unit BS, and is erased when the variable display ends.

  If the main display unit 43 is not in a variable display, the process proceeds to a game turn start process in steps S503 to S505. In the game turn starting process, first, in step S503, it is determined whether or not the common pending number CRN is “0”. The case where the common hold number CRN is “0” means that the start hold storage number is “0” for both the upper operation port 33 and the lower operation port 34. Therefore, the game times control process is finished as it is. If the common reserved number CRN is not “0”, the data stored in the first result display area reservation area Ra or the second result display area reservation area Rb in step S504 is set for variable display. In step S505, a variation start process for starting the variation display on the main display unit 43 and the variation display on the symbol display device 40 is performed.

  Here, the data setting process in step S504 and the change start process in step S505 will be described in detail below.

  First, the data setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the data setting process, first, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the second start hold storage number RbN stored in the second result display section reservation area Rb is “0”. When the second start reserved memory number RbN is “0”, the data setting process for the first result display unit in steps S602 to S607 is executed, and when the second start reserved memory number RbN is not “0”. Executes the data setting process for the second result display unit in steps S608 to S613.

  Here, the case where the data setting process is executed is a case where the common pending number CRN is 1 or more as described above. In this case, in the data setting process, it is determined whether or not the second start hold storage number RbN is “0”. If it is not “0”, that is, the hold information for variable display is displayed for the second result display unit BS. If stored, the data stored in the second result display area reservation area Rb is set for variable display regardless of whether or not the first start reservation storage number RaN is 1 or more. I made it. Thereby, when the hold information is stored in both the first result display portion reservation area Ra and the second result display portion reservation area Rb, the second result display portion reservation corresponding to the lower operation port 34 is performed. The hold information stored in the area Rb is prioritized.

  In the data setting process for the first result display portion, first, in step S602, the first start hold storage number RaN of the first result display portion hold area Ra is decremented by one. In the subsequent step S603, the common reservation number CRN is decremented by one. Thereafter, in step S604, the data stored in the first area of the first result display area reservation area Ra is moved to the execution area AE.

  After that, in step S605, a process for shifting the data stored in the storage area of the first result display area reservation area Ra is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first area, and the second area → the first area, the first area, Data in each area is shifted, such as 3 area → second area, fourth area → third area, and so on.

  In subsequent step S606, the second result display section flag (second result display section information) is stored in the second result display section flag storage area (second result display section information storage means) provided in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. If it is stored, it is erased, and if it is not stored, its state is maintained. The second result display unit flag is information for specifying whether the start of the current variation display is the first result display unit AS or the second result display unit BS.

  In the subsequent step S607, a shift command (shift occurrence information), which is information for causing the audio lamp control device 82, which is a sub-side control device, to recognize that the data in the reserved area has been shifted is set. In this case, from the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203, information indicating that the reserved area to which the data is shifted this time corresponds to the reserved area Ra for the first result display section, that is, the upper operating port 33. A shift time command including information indicating that it is compatible is selected, and the selected shift time command is set as a command to be transmitted to the sound lamp control device 82. Thereafter, the data setting process is terminated.

  The shift command set in step S607 is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The voice lamp control device 82 executes a process for changing the display on the first hold lamp unit 45 of the variable display unit 36 in accordance with the decrease in the number of hold based on the received shift command.

  In the data setting process for the second result display portion, first, in step S608, the second start hold storage number RbN of the second result display portion hold area Rb is decremented by one. In subsequent step S609, the common reservation number CRN is decremented by one. Thereafter, in step S610, the data stored in the first area of the second result display area reservation area Rb is moved to the execution area AE.

  Then, the process which shifts the data stored in the storage area of 2nd result display part holding | maintenance area Rb in step S611 is performed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first area, and the second area → the first area, the first area, Data in each area is shifted, such as 3 area → second area, fourth area → third area, and so on.

  In subsequent step S612, the second result display section flag (second result display section information) is stored in the second result display section flag storage area (second result display section information storage means) provided in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. If not stored, the second result display section flag is stored, and if stored, the state is maintained.

  In subsequent step S613, a command at the time of shifting (shift occurrence information) is set, which is information for causing the audio lamp control device 82, which is the sub-side control device, to recognize that the data in the holding area has been shifted. In this case, from the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203, it corresponds to the information indicating that the reserved area to which the current data is shifted corresponds to the reserved area Rb for the second result display section, that is, corresponds to the lower operation port 34. The command at the time of shift including the information indicating that the command is being performed is selected, and the selected command at the time of shift is set as a command to be transmitted to the sound lamp control device 82. Thereafter, the data setting process is terminated.

  The shift command set in step S613 is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The voice lamp control device 82 executes a process for changing the display on the second holding lamp unit 46 of the variable display unit 36 in accordance with the decrease in the number of holdings based on the received shift command.

  Next, the fluctuation start process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the variation start process, first, in step S701, it is determined whether or not the winning / losing lottery mode is a high probability mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a high probability mode flag (high probability state information) is stored in a high probability mode flag storage area (high probability state information storage means) provided in various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. To do. The high probability mode flag is a flag that is stored at the end of the opening / closing execution mode related to the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot result, and is erased when a normal jackpot result occurs thereafter.

  If it is not the high probability mode, in step S702, the determination is made with reference to the determination table for the low probability mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE matches the value set as the jackpot winning in the winning table for the low probability mode. On the other hand, in the case of the high probability mode, the success / failure determination is performed with reference to the success / failure table for the high probability mode in step S703. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE matches the value set as the jackpot winning in the winning table for the high probability mode.

  After the process of step S702 or step S703, it is determined in step S704 whether the lottery result in step S702 or step S703 is a big win. If it is a big win, in steps S705 to S711, a process for setting a game result in the case of a big win, a process for setting a stop result, and the like are executed.

  In step S705, it is determined whether or not the second result display unit flag is stored in the RAM 204. If the second result display unit flag is not stored, in step S706, the distribution determination is performed with reference to the distribution table for the first result display unit (see FIG. 9A). Specifically, whether the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is included in the numerical range of the normal jackpot result, the numerical range of the 2R probability variation jackpot result, or the numerical range of the 15R probability variation jackpot result Determine.

  On the other hand, when the second result display unit flag is stored, in step S707, the distribution determination is performed with reference to the distribution table for the second result display unit (see FIG. 9B). Specifically, it is determined whether the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is included in the numerical range of the normal jackpot result or the numerical range of the 15R probability variable jackpot result.

  After the processing of step S706 or step S707, it is determined in step S708 whether or not the game result distributed in step S706 or step S707 is a probable big hit result. If it is a probable jackpot result, in step S709, any stop result is displayed on the first result display part AS or the second result display part BS in the current game round in which the probable change jackpot result will occur. Execute the stop result setting process for probability variation jackpot to set whether to end the variable display at.

  In the stop result setting process for probability variation jackpot, first, it is determined whether or not the game result distributed in step S706 or step S707 is a 15R probability variation jackpot result. Here, as described above, in the distribution table for the first result display section, two types of game results, 2R probability variation jackpot result and 15R probability variation jackpot result, are set as probability variation jackpot results. In the distribution table for the two result display section, only one type of 15R probability variation jackpot result is set as the probability variation jackpot result. Therefore, in the case where the current game time is based on the winning of the game ball to the upper operation port 33 and the game result is distributed in the distribution table for the first result display unit. There are cases where a negative determination is made and cases where an affirmative determination is made. On the other hand, in the case where the current game time is based on the winning of a game ball to the lower operation port 34 and the game result is distributed in the distribution table for the second result display section. Always make an affirmative decision.

  When the distributed game result is a 2R probability change jackpot result, the stop result table for 2R probability change in the stop result table storage area 224 is referred to and corresponds to the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE. The address information of the stop result data obtained is acquired, and the address information is stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 204. Then, after storing the 2R probability variation flag (high probability correspondence information) in the 2R probability variation flag storage area (high probability correspondence information storage means) in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204, the stop result setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the distributed game result is a 15R probability variation jackpot, the stop result table for 15R probability variation in the stop result table storage area 224 is referred to and the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is set. The address information of the corresponding stop result data is acquired, and the address information is stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 204. Then, after storing the 15R probability variation flag (high probability correspondence special information) in the 15R probability variation flag storage area (high probability correspondence special information storage means) in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204, the stop result setting process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of the variation start process (FIG. 16), after executing the process of step S709, the process proceeds to step S713. On the other hand, if the game result assigned in step S706 or step S707 is not a probability variation jackpot result, a negative determination is made in step S708, and the process proceeds to step S710. In step S710, the stop result table for the normal jackpot in the stop result table storage area 224 is referenced to obtain the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE, The address information is stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 204. After that, in step S711, after the normal big hit flag (special information corresponding to low probability) is stored in the normal big hit flag storage area (low probability corresponding special information storage means) in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204, this stop result setting process Exit. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S713.

  If the result of the lottery in step S702 or step S703 is not a big win, a negative determination is made in step S704 and the process proceeds to step S712. In step S712, for the out-of-game time for setting which stop result is displayed on the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS in the current game round that results in a detachment result, Execute the stop result setting process. In the outage stop result setting process, referring to the outage stop result table in the stop result table storage area 224, stop result data corresponding to the value of the big hit random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE The address information is acquired, and the address information is stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 204. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S713.

  In step S713, a variable display time setting process for setting the variable display time of the current game time in the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS is executed. The variable display time setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the variable display time setting process, first, in step S1001, the value of the variation type counter CS stored in the variation type counter buffer in the lottery counter buffer 231 of the RAM 204 is acquired and stored in the register of the MPU 202.

  In subsequent step S1002, it is determined whether or not a reach display is generated in the symbol display device 40 in the current game round. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any probability variation jackpot flag or normal jackpot flag is stored in the RAM 204. If any flag is stored, an affirmative determination is made in step S1002 as the occurrence of reach display. Even if none of the above flags is stored, if the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area AE is a value corresponding to the occurrence of reach, the occurrence of reach display is generated. In step S1002, an affirmative determination is made. Note that the reach determination table stored in the reach determination table storage area of the ROM 203 is referred to when the presence / absence of reach occurrence is determined using the value of the reach random number counter C3.

  When an affirmative determination is made in step S1002, the value of the current variation type counter CS is referred to by referring to the reach generation variation display time table stored in the variation display time table storage area 223 of the ROM 203 in step S1003. In step S1004, the variable display time information corresponding to the variable display time information is set in a variable display time counter area (variable display time measuring means) provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204. Thereafter, the setting process ends.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1002, the current variation type counter CS of the current variation type counter CS is referred to by referring to the reach non-occurrence variation display time table stored in the variation display time table storage area 223 in step S1005. The variable display time corresponding to the value is acquired, and in step S1006, the variable display time information is set in the variable display time counter area. Thereafter, the setting process ends.

  Note that the variable display time information when no reach occurs is set so that the variable display time is shortened as the number of common hold counts CRN increases. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a configuration that does not depend on the number of the common pending number CRN may be used, and the variable display time may be set shorter as the number of the common pending number CRN is smaller. . When the second start pending storage number RbN is “0”, the larger the first start pending storage number RaN is, the shorter the variable display time becomes, and the second start pending storage number RbN is equal to or greater than “1”. In this case, the variation display time may be set to be shorter as the number of the second start pending storage numbers RbN is larger. When the second start pending storage number RbN is “0”, the larger the first start pending storage number RaN is, the shorter the variable display time becomes, and the second start pending storage number RbN is equal to or greater than “1”. In this case, the variable display time may be longer as the number of the second start reserved memory number RbN is larger, or may be set to be constant without depending on each of the reserved memory numbers RaN and RbN.

  Also, in the situation where the support mode is the high frequency support mode, the non-reach time is selected so that the shorter variable display time is selected compared to the situation where the number of pending information is the same as in the situation where the low frequency support mode. Although the generation variation display time table is set, the present invention is not limited to this, and the selected variation display time may be the same, or may be opposite to the above relationship.

  Furthermore, the above configuration may be applied to the variable display time at the time of reach occurrence, and the variable display time that is easily selected and the variable display time that is difficult to select are different at the time of jackpot winning and out of reach. It is good also as a structure. Also, a variation display time table for probability variation jackpot, a variation display time table for normal jackpot, a variation display time table for outreach, and a variation display time table for complete losing may be set individually.

  As described above, the variation display time of each game time is determined by using the presence / absence of reach, the number of hold information, and the value of the variation type counter as parameters. However, the variable display time of each game time is the content of other hold information, specifically, jackpot determination information, type determination information and reach determination information included in the other hold information as parameters. Decided without.

  Returning to the description of the variation start process (FIG. 16), after step S713, it is determined whether or not the second result display unit flag is stored in the RAM 204 in step S714. If the second result display section flag is not stored, the first variation command is set in step S715. The first change command includes information indicating that the current game time is related to the hold information acquired based on the winning to the upper working port 33, and information on whether or not reach has occurred, and Contains variable display time information. On the other hand, if the second result display section flag is stored, a second variation command is set in step S716. The second change command includes information indicating that the current game round is related to the hold information acquired based on the winning to the lower working port 34, and information on whether or not reach has occurred, and Contains variable display time information.

  After executing the process of step S715 or step S716, the type command is set in step S717. The type command includes game result information. That is, the type command includes 2R probability variation jackpot result information, 15R probability variation jackpot result information, normal jackpot result information, and the like as game result information.

  The variation command and type command set in steps S715 to S717 are transmitted to the sound lamp control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The sound lamp control device 82 determines the contents of the effect at the game time based on the received change command and type command, and controls various devices so that the determined contents of the effect are executed. The voice lamp control device 82 transmits the received change command and type command to the display control device 212 as they are. The display control device 212 controls the display of the symbol display device 40 so that the symbol variation display corresponding to each game time is performed based on the variation command and the type command.

  After that, in step S718, the variable display of the pattern is started in the result display unit corresponding to the current game time out of the first result display unit AS and the second result display unit BS. In this case, when the second result display unit flag is not stored in the RAM 204, the result display unit corresponding to the current game time is specified as the first result display unit AS, and the second result display unit flag is set. If stored, the result display unit corresponding to the current game time is specified as the second result display unit BS. Then, this variation start process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of the game times control process (FIG. 14), when the main display unit 43 is in a variable display, the game times progress process of steps S506 to S509 is executed. In the game time progression process, first, in step S506, it is determined whether or not the current game time variation display time has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable display time information stored in the variable display time counter area of the RAM 204 is “0”. As described above, the value of the variable display time information is set in the variable display time setting process (FIG. 21). The set value of the variable display time information is decremented by 1 every time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10) is started.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed, the variable display process is executed in step S507. In the process for variable display, the display mode in the result display section related to the current game time is changed. Then, this game times control process is complete | finished.

  If the change display time has elapsed, change end processing is executed in step S508. In the change end process, the address information stored in the RAM 204 in any of the processes of step S709, step S710, or step S712 is specified, and the picture mode corresponding to the address information is the result display section related to the current game round. The result display section is controlled to be displayed at.

  In the subsequent step S509, a change end command is set. Then, this game times control process is complete | finished. The variation end command set in step S509 is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The sound lamp control device 82 ends the effect in the game round based on the received variation end command. Further, the change end command is transmitted from the sound lamp control device 82 to the display control device 212, and the display control device 212 receives the change end command, thereby confirming and displaying the combination of the final stop symbols in the game round ( Final stop display).

<Game state transition processing>
Next, the gaming state transition processing in step S405 will be described with reference to the flowcharts in FIGS.

  In the gaming state transition process shown in FIG. 17, first, in step S801, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is in effect. If it is not in the opening / closing execution mode, the process proceeds to step S802, and it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the variation display of the picture in the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS of one game time is finished. If it is not the timing when the variable display is finished, the gaming state transition process is finished as it is.

  If it is the timing when the variable display is finished, it is determined in step S803 whether or not the game result of the current game time corresponds to the transition to the opening / closing execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether any of the 2R probability variation flag, the 15R probability variation flag, or the normal jackpot flag is stored in the RAM 204. If none of the above flags is stored, the gaming state transition process is terminated as it is.

  If any of the above flags is stored, a round display start process for notifying the type of the current opening / closing execution mode is executed in step S804. In the round display start process, first, address information stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 204 is confirmed. Then, stop result data corresponding to the address information is specified from the stop result data group stored in the ROM 203, and the content of the number of rounds is confirmed from the specified stop result data. Thereafter, the content of the confirmed number of rounds is output to the round display unit RS in the main display unit 43. As a result, the round display section RS displays information about the round related to the output.

  In a succeeding step S805, it is determined whether or not the current opening / closing execution mode is the high-frequency winning mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not either the 15R probability variation flag or the normal jackpot flag is stored in the RAM 204. If it is not the high-frequency winning mode, that is, if it is the low-frequency winning mode, “2” is set in the first round counter area RC1 provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204 in step S806. The first round counter area RC1 is a counter area for counting the number of times the special winning opening 32a is opened. On the other hand, if it is the high-frequency winning mode, “15” is set in the first round counter area RC1 in step S807.

  After executing the process of step S806 or step S807, an opening command is set in step S808. The set opening command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). This opening command includes information indicating whether the high-frequency winning mode or the low-frequency winning mode is set. Based on the received opening command, the sound lamp control device 82 determines the contents of the effect corresponding to the opening / closing execution mode, and controls various devices so that the determined contents of the effect are executed. In addition, the opening command is transmitted from the sound lamp control device 82 to the display control device 212, and the display control device 212 receives the opening command, thereby displaying corresponding to the current opening / closing execution mode (for example, moving image display). Display control of the symbol display device 40 is performed. After executing the process of step S809, the gaming state transition process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is not in the opening / closing execution mode, an affirmative determination is made in step S801, and a special winning opening opening / closing process is executed in step S809. In the big prize opening / closing process, when the big prize opening 32a is closed, the variable prize driving unit 32c is set in the driving state on condition that the first round counter area RC1 is “1” or more. The big prize opening 32a is opened. Further, when the big prize opening 32a is being opened, the variable prize driving unit is provided on the condition that the opening limit time has passed since the opening of the big prize opening 32a or the opening limit number has been won. The driving state of 32c is stopped and the special winning opening 32a is closed. Note that the opening limit time and the opening limit number are different between the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode as described above.

  In a succeeding step S810, it is determined whether or not the value of the first round counter area RC1 is “0”. If the value of the first round counter area RC1 is not “0”, the gaming state transition process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the value of the first round counter area RC1 is “0”, an ending command is set in step S811. The set ending command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The sound lamp control device 82 ends the effect corresponding to the opening / closing execution mode based on receiving the ending command. In addition, the ending command is transmitted from the sound lamp control device 82 to the display control device 212, and the display control device 212 receives the ending command, thereby terminating the display corresponding to the current opening / closing execution mode.

  Thereafter, in step S812, a transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode is executed. Here, the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S901, it is determined whether the 15R probability variation flag or the 2R probability variation flag is stored in the RAM 204. If any flag is stored, in step S902, a flag erasing process for erasing information for specifying the gaming state is executed. Specifically, when the opening / closing execution mode flag, the high probability mode flag, and the high frequency support flag are stored, they are deleted, and when they are not already stored, the states are maintained. In subsequent step S903, the high probability mode flag is stored, and in step S904, the high frequency support flag is stored. As a result, the gaming state shifts to a gaming state in which the success / failure lottery mode is the high probability mode and the support mode is the high frequency support mode. Note that these high probability mode and high frequency support mode are maintained at least until the next big win is won.

  In subsequent step S905, a high-frequency support command (high-frequency support setting information) that is information for allowing the sub-side control device to recognize that the support mode is the high-frequency support mode is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 82. Set as the target command. Thereafter, the migration process ends.

  If it is determined in step S901 that both the 15R probability variation flag and the 2R probability variation flag are not stored, it means that the current opening / closing execution mode is performed based on the fact that the normal jackpot flag is stored. To do. In this case, the processing from step S1206 to step S909 is executed. That is, in step S906, the flag erasing process is executed. Thereafter, in step S907, the high frequency support flag is stored, and in step S908, “100” is set in the game number counter area provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204. As a result, the gaming state shifts to a gaming state in which the success / failure lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the high frequency support mode. However, the high-frequency support mode is ended when the number of game times continues 100 times, and thereafter, a transition is made to a normal game state in which the success / failure lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the low-frequency support mode.

  In subsequent step S909, a high frequency support command (high frequency support setting information), which is information for allowing the sub-side control device to recognize that the support mode is the high frequency support mode, is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 82. Set as the target command. Thereafter, the migration process ends.

  Incidentally, the high frequency support command set in step S905 or step S909 is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The voice lamp control device 82 transmits the high frequency support command to the display control device 212 as it is. Based on the reception of the high frequency support command, the display control device 212 specifies that the support mode is the high frequency support mode, and executes processing corresponding to the support mode. The processing corresponding to this high frequency support mode will be described in detail later.

  Returning to the description of the gaming state transition process (FIG. 17), after the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode in step S812 is completed, a round display end process is executed in step S813. In this process, the display control of the round display unit RS is terminated so that the round display unit RS in the main display unit 43 is turned off.

  Thereafter, in step S814, after the completion processing of the opening / closing execution mode is executed, the gaming state transition processing is ended. In the end processing of the opening / closing execution mode, if the 2R probability variation flag, the 15R probability variation flag, and the normal jackpot flag are stored, they are deleted, and if not already stored, the state is maintained.

<Telephone support processing>
Next, the electronic combination support process in step S406 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the electric power support process, first, in step S1001, it is determined whether or not it is being supported. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a supporting flag is stored in a supporting flag storage area provided in various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. The in-support flag is a flag that is stored when the electric accessory 34a of the lower working port 34 is in an open state, and is erased when the state is returned to a closed state.

  If no supporting flag is stored, the process advances to step S1002 to determine whether or not a support winning flag is stored in a support winning flag storage area provided in various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. The support winning flag is a flag that is stored when the open state is won in the lottery for determining whether or not the electric accessory 34a is in the open state, and is deleted when the supporting flag is stored.

  When the support winning flag is not stored, the process proceeds to step S1003, and it is determined whether or not the value of the second timer area T2 provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204 is “0”. If the value of the second timer area T2 is not “0”, the main role support process is terminated.

  If the value of the second timer area T2 is “0”, it is determined in step S1004 whether or not it is the end timing of the variable display of the pattern on the accessory display unit 44. If it is the end timing of the variable display, after setting the out-of-display in step S1005, the main role support process is ended. By setting the out-of-display, the variable display of the pattern on the accessory display unit 44 is terminated in a state where the out-of-display is stopped.

  If the value of the second timer area T2 is “0” and it is not the end timing of the variable display, it is determined in step S1006 whether or not the value of the accessory reservation storage number SN is greater than “0”. When the value of the stored item reservation memory number SN is “0”, the main character support process is terminated as it is. If the value of the reserved item storage number SN is greater than “0”, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is in step S1007, and whether or not the high frequency support mode is determined in step S1008. .

  If it is not the opening / closing execution mode and the high-frequency support mode, an open lottery is performed in step S1009. Specifically, when the value stored in the accessory holding ball storage area is shifted and the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 shifted to the execution area is 0 to 190, the winning lottery is selected. Become. At the same time as the open lottery, “750” (that is, 1.5 sec) is set in the second timer area T2. The second accessory timer area T2 is decremented by 1 every time the timer interrupt process is activated.

  In subsequent step S1010, it is determined whether or not the result of the open lottery in step S1009 is a support winning. If it is not a support win, the process proceeds to step S1012 without executing the process of step S1011. If it is a support win, a support win flag is stored in step S1011 and provided in various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204. After setting “3” in the second round counter area RC2, the process proceeds to step S1012.

  In step S1012, it is determined whether the success / failure lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the high frequency support mode. If a negative determination is made in step S1012, the main role support process is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1012, it is determined in step S1013 whether or not the game number counter area is “0”. The game number counter is decremented by 1 every time one game time is completed in the low probability mode and the high frequency support mode. If the game number counter area is not “0”, the main role support process is terminated. If the game number counter area is “0”, the high frequency support flag is erased in step S1014. In subsequent step S1015, a low-frequency support command (low-frequency support setting information) that is information for allowing the sub-side control device to recognize that the support mode is the low-frequency support mode is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 82. Set as the target command. Thereafter, the main role support processing is terminated.

  The low frequency support command set in step S1015 is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The sound lamp control device 82 transmits the low frequency support command to the display control device 212 as it is. Based on the reception of the low frequency support command, the display control device 212 specifies that the support mode is the low frequency support mode, and executes processing corresponding thereto. This will be described in detail later.

  If it is in the opening / closing execution mode or not in the high frequency support mode, an open lottery is performed in step S1016. Specifically, when the value stored in the accessory holding ball storage area is shifted and the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 shifted to the execution area is 0 to 190, the winning lottery is selected. Become. Simultaneously with the open lottery, “14750” (that is, 29.5 sec) is set in the second timer area T2.

  In subsequent step S1017, it is determined whether or not the result of the open lottery in step S1016 is a support winning. If the support is not won, the main role support process is terminated. In the case of support winning, the support winning flag is stored in step S1018, and “1” is set in the second round counter area RC2, and then the main role supporting process is terminated.

  If the support winning flag is stored, an affirmative determination is made in step S1002, the process proceeds to step S1019, and it is determined whether or not the value of the second timer area T2 is “0”. When the value of the second timer area T2 is not “0”, since the variation display of the picture on the accessory display unit 44 is being performed, the main character support process is terminated as it is. If the value of the second timer area T2 is “0”, a win display is set in step S1020. As a result, the display of the variation of the pattern in the accessory display unit 44 is terminated in a state where the winning display is stopped. In the subsequent step S1021, the supporting flag is stored, and after the support winning flag is deleted, the main role support processing is terminated.

  When the supporting flag is stored, the process proceeds to step S1022, and after executing the electric combination opening / closing process for opening / closing the electric combination 34a, the electric combination support process is terminated. Here, the electric role opening / closing control process will be described.

  In the electric combination opening / closing control process, first, it is determined whether or not the electric combination 34a is being opened. Whether or not the electric accessory 34a is being opened is determined by whether or not the electric accessory driving unit 34b is in a driving state. When the electric accessory 34a is opened, it is determined whether or not the value of the second timer area T2 is “0”.

  When the value of the second timer area T2 is not “0”, the main utility opening / closing process is terminated as it is. When the value of the second timer area T2 is “0”, the closing process for controlling the electric accessory 34a to the closed state is performed, and “250” (that is, 0.5 sec) is set in the second timer area T2. . Thereafter, after the value of the second round counter area RC2 is decremented by 1, it is determined whether or not the value of the second round counter area RC2 is “0”. When the value of the second round counter area RC2 is not “0”, the main utility opening / closing process is terminated, and when the value of the second round counter area RC2 is “0”, the supporting flag is deleted. After that, the main role opening / closing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the electric accessory 34a is not open, it is determined whether or not the second timer area T2 is “0”. When the second timer area T2 is not “0”, the main utility opening / closing process is terminated as it is. When the second timer area T2 is “0”, an opening process for controlling the electric accessory 34a to the opened state is executed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not it is in the open / close execution mode and whether or not it is in the high frequency support mode. If it is not the opening / closing execution mode and the high-frequency support mode is set, “800” (that is, 1.6 sec) is set in the second timer area T2, and then the main function opening / closing process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is in the opening / closing execution mode or not in the high-frequency support mode, “100” (that is, 0.2 sec) is set in the second timer area T2, and then the main role opening / closing process is terminated.

  Here, as described above, there is a difference between the advantages and disadvantages in the distribution mode of the game results (ordinary jackpot result, 2R probability variation jackpot result, 15R probability variation jackpot result) in the case of winning the jackpot at the operating ports 33 and 34 as described above. Therefore, the winning for the lower operating port 34 is more advantageous to the player than the winning for the upper operating port 33. In the present embodiment, in particular, the specifications (specifications) of the pachinko machine 10 relating to the above-described distribution mode based on the winnings to the respective operation ports 33 and 34, more specifically, the difference between advantages and disadvantages is set in the same distribution mode. One of the features is that it has an informing means for informing corresponding information corresponding to the situation. Hereinafter, the notification means and the configuration related to the notification means will be described with reference to FIGS. 3, 4, 6 and 7 again.

<Notification means and related configuration>
As shown in FIG. 4, display areas DE <b> 1 and DE <b> 2 for displaying the corresponding information are displayed on the display screen 41 of the symbol display device 40 near the reservation lamp portions 45 and 46. Are provided in a one-to-one correspondence. More specifically, a display area DE1 is arranged immediately below the first holding lamp portion 45 for the upper operating port 33, and a display area DE2 is arranged immediately below the second holding lamp portion 46 for the lower operating port 34. Therefore, it is easy to recognize the association between the first holding lamp unit 45 and the first display area DE1 and the association between the second holding lamp unit 46 and the second display area DE2.

  As already described, the present embodiment employs a configuration in which various patterns are cyclically displayed in the horizontal direction on the display screen 41, and a direction intersecting the circulation direction (specifically, in the vertical direction). The display areas DE1, DE2 and the pattern change display area are arranged side by side so that the former is on the upper side and the latter is on the lower side (see FIG. 7). In particular, the overlap between the display areas DE1 and DE2 and the variation display area of the picture, specifically, the correspondence information and the picture are prevented from overlapping, and the correspondence information and the picture coexist in a state where the visibility is ensured. doing.

  In the first display area DE1, the distribution ratio (distribution probability) between the 15R probability variation jackpot and the 2R probability variation jackpot when winning the probability variation jackpot by lottery at the upper working port 33 is displayed. Specifically, as already described, the probability of being allocated to the normal jackpot when winning each of the operating ports 33 and 34 is set to be equal, and there is no difference between the probability of the normal jackpot occurrence and the probability variation jackpot occurrence probability. . Therefore, information regarding the normal jackpot is not displayed, and information specialized for the distribution ratio of the 2R probability variation jackpot and the 15R probability variation jackpot for which the difference is set is displayed.

  As a display mode in the first display area DE1, an entire area display mode in which the distribution ratio in the upper operation port 33 is displayed using the entire area of the first display area DE1, and the respective first holding lamp portions 45a to 45d. The individual display mode for individually displaying the distribution ratio is set in a one-to-one correspondence. Detailed descriptions of the switching conditions and display contents of these modes will be described later.

  In the second display area DE2, the distribution ratio (distribution probability) between the 15R probability variation jackpot and the 2R probability variation jackpot when winning the probability variation jackpot by lottery at the lower working port 34 is displayed. Specifically, as with the first display area DE1, information related to the normal jackpot is not displayed, and information specialized to the distribution ratio of the 2R probability variation jackpot and the 15R probability variation jackpot in which a difference is provided is displayed. It has a configuration.

  As a display mode in the second display area DE2, the entire display mode in which the distribution ratio in the lower operation port 34 is displayed using the entire area of the second display area DE2, and the respective second holding lamp portions 46a to 46d. The individual display mode for individually displaying the distribution ratio is set in a one-to-one correspondence. Detailed descriptions of the switching conditions and display contents of these modes will be described later.

  As described above, in the first display area DE1 and the second display area DE2, the distribution ratios corresponding to the respective operation ports 33 and 34 are displayed as the above-described correspondence information, so that the player can determine the respective distribution ratios. By comparing these, it becomes possible to grasp which winning opening 33, 34 is advantageous or disadvantageous for itself. That is, the correspondence information is configured by the ratio of both distributions displayed in the display areas DE1 and DE2, and the advantageous and unfavorable settings can be grasped by comparing the display areas DE1 and DE2.

  In each of the display areas DE1 and DE2, it is also possible to display a distribution ratio for 2R probability variation per unit, 15R probability variation per unit, 15R probability variation per unit, and 15R normal variation per unit, instead of 2R probability variation per unit. is there.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a display restriction switch 88 is provided along with the notification means as a restriction means for restricting display of correspondence information using both display areas DE1 and DE2.

  The display restriction switch 88 is electrically connected to the main control board 201 of the main control device 81 (see FIG. 6). The display restriction switch 88 can be switched between an ON position and an OFF position, and information corresponding to the position of the display restriction switch 88 is input to the main control board 201 as an electrical signal.

  When the display restriction switch 88 is arranged at the OFF position, the display restriction is invalidated so that the above-mentioned correspondence information can be notified. When the display restriction switch 88 is arranged at the ON position, the display is restricted. Thus, the corresponding information cannot be notified. In this way, by employing the display restriction switch 88 in combination with the notification means, the notification of the correspondence information can be arbitrarily limited according to the business form of the game hall. In this way, by adopting a configuration in which the limit switch 88 is read by processing performed periodically, for example, display / non-display is compared with a configuration in which the display limit switch 88 is read only when the power is turned on. The degree of freedom of switching can be suitably improved.

  Further, the display restriction switch 88 is attached to the board box 83 of the main control device 81, and access to the display restriction switch 88 is permitted by opening the gaming machine main body 12 to the outer frame 11. (See FIG. 3). Therefore, a configuration is realized in which the hall manager is allowed to operate the display restriction switch 88 while the player is not allowed to operate the display restriction switch 88.

  Here, with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 20 to 21, various types of display switching of the correspondence information corresponding to the fact that the advantage / disadvantage difference is set in the lottery based on the winnings to the respective operation ports 33 and 34. Processing will be described.

  First, the reading process of the signal input from the display restriction switch 88 among the various signal reading processes executed in the signal reading process (step S101) executed by the main controller 81 will be described.

  In this signal reading process, it is first determined whether or not an ON signal is input from the display restriction switch 88. When the ON signal is input from the display restriction switch 88, that is, when the display restriction switch 88 is in the ON state, the display restriction command setting process for restricting the display of the correspondence information in the display control device 212 is executed. Thereafter, the signal reading process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the ON signal is not input from the display restriction switch 88, that is, when the display restriction switch 88 is in the OFF state, after executing the setting process of the restriction release command for releasing the display restriction of the correspondence information, This signal reading process ends.

  Note that the display restriction command and the restriction release command set in the signal reading process are output to the display control apparatus 212 via the audio lamp control apparatus 82 in the external output process in step S401 in the normal process.

  In the MPU 252 of the display control device 212, timer interrupt processing, normal processing, and the like that are periodically executed are set, and the display contents and the like on the symbol display device 40 are determined by these timer interrupt processing and normal processing. In the timer interrupt process, a command response process corresponding to various commands input from the main control device 81 or the like is executed.

<Command handling process executed by display control device 212>
Next, command response processing executed by the MPU 252 of the display control apparatus 212 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Here, the command received from the main control device 81 via the voice lamp control device 82 is stored in the command storage area 261 of the RAM 254 in the display control device 212 by the command storage process activated when the command is received. . The command handling process is a process for executing various controls corresponding to the commands stored in the command storage area 261, which are periodically activated in the MPU 252 (for example, every 2 msec cycle). Note that the command storage area 261 is configured as a ring buffer that can store a plurality of commands individually and can be read from the previously stored commands, even when a plurality of commands are received at the same time. The processing corresponding to each command can be executed satisfactorily.

  In the command handling process, first, in step S1101, it is determined whether the command stored in the command storage area 261 and the command to be read this time is a display restriction command.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1101, the process proceeds to step S1102, and the display restriction flag is stored in the various flag storage area 262 of the RAM 254. This display restriction flag is a flag for restricting the display of the correspondence information in the correspondence information display control process described later. In addition, when the display restriction flag is already stored in the various flag storage areas 262, the state with the display restriction flag is maintained.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1101, the process proceeds to step S1103, and it is determined whether the command stored in the command storage area 261 and the command to be read this time is a restriction release command.

  After an affirmative determination is made in step S1103, the display restriction flag is deleted in step S1104. When no display restriction flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 262, the state without the display restriction flag is maintained.

  If a negative determination is made after step S1102 and step S1104 or in step S1103, the process proceeds to step S1105. In step S1105, it is determined whether the command stored in the command storage area 261 and the current read target command is a high frequency support command.

  If a positive determination is made in step S1105, the process proceeds to step S1106, and the high frequency support flag is stored in the various flag storage area 262. This high-frequency support flag is a flag for permitting the display of the above-mentioned correspondence information in the correspondence information display control process described later. If the high-frequency support flag is not stored, the display of the correspondence information is restricted. Is done. When the high frequency support flag is already stored in the various flag storage areas 262, the state with the high frequency support flag is maintained.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1105, the process advances to step S1107 to determine whether the command stored in the command storage area 261 and the command to be read this time is a low frequency support command. .

  After an affirmative determination in step S1107, the high frequency support flag is deleted in step S1108. If the high frequency support flag is not stored in the various flag storage areas 262, the state without the high frequency support flag is maintained.

  If a negative determination is made after step S1106 and step S1108 or in step S1107, the process proceeds to step S1109. In step S1109, it is determined whether the command stored in the command storage area 261 and the command to be read this time is a pending command.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1109, a hold command response process is executed in subsequent step S1110. In the hold command handling process, information on the number of holds included in the hold command received this time is specified, and whether the hold command received this time is related to the winning of the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34 is specified. . Then, among the first hold number counter corresponding to the upper operation port 33 and the second hold number counter corresponding to the lower operation port 34 in the hold number counter area 263 provided in the RAM 254, the hold number counter corresponding to the command received this time For the above, information on the specified number of hold is set. Specifically, each hold number counter is a loop counter of 0 to 4, and the value of the counter is updated in accordance with the information on the specified hold number.

  After executing the hold command handling process in step S1110, or if a negative determination is made in step S1109, the process proceeds to step S1111. In step S1111, it is determined whether the command stored in the command storage area 261 and the current read target command is a shift command.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1111, a shift command response process is executed in subsequent step S1112. In the shift command response process, it is specified whether information corresponding to any of the upper operation port 33 and the lower operation port 34 is included in the currently received shift command. When the information corresponding to the upper operation port 33 is included, the value of the first hold number counter in the hold number counter area 263 of the RAM 254 is decremented by 1. On the other hand, when the information corresponding to the lower operation port 34 is included, the value of the second hold number counter in the hold number counter area 263 is decremented by one.

  After executing the shift command response process in step S1612 or in the case of a negative determination in step S1111, the command response process ends.

<Corresponding information display control processing>
Next, the correspondence information display control process executed by the MPU 252 of the display control device 212 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Corresponding information display control processing is started periodically (for example, by a period of 2 msec) in the MPU 252 and stored in the flag and pending number counter area 263 in the various flag storage areas 262 in the same manner as the command corresponding processing. This processing is for executing display control of the correspondence information corresponding to the counter information.

  In the correspondence information display control process, first, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not a display restriction flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 262. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1201, that is, if the display restriction switch 88 is in the ON state, the correspondence information display control process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1201, that is, if the limit switch is in the OFF state, the process proceeds to the subsequent step S1202, and it is determined whether or not the high frequency support flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 262.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1202, that is, if the high-frequency support mode is not in effect, the corresponding information display process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1202, that is, if there is no display restriction flag and there is a high frequency support flag, the process proceeds to step S1203.

  In step S1203, it is determined whether or not there is hold information related to the upper operation port 33 by checking the value of the first hold number counter for the upper operation port in the hold number counter area 263. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the counter is any one of 1 to 4.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1203, the display control process for the first display area DE1 when holding is performed is executed in the subsequent step S1204. In the display control process for the upper working port when there is a holding, the first holding lamp unit 45a to 45d in the first display area DE1 corresponding to the number of holdings (the value of the first holding number counter) related to the upper working port 33. The corresponding information (specifically, the distribution ratio between the 2R probability variation jackpot and the 15R probability variation jackpot based on the winning to the upper working port 33) is individually displayed on the portion directly under the lighted one.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1203, that is, if the number of holdings related to the upper working port 33 is 0, display control processing of the first display area DE1 without holding is executed in step S1205. In the non-holding upper working port display control process, the entire corresponding area of the first display area DE1 is used, and the corresponding information of 1 (specifically, the 2R probability variation jackpot and the 15R probability variation jackpot based on the winning to the upper actuation port 33) Distribution ratio). In addition, the detail about the display mode by each of these display control processes for upper operation ports is mentioned later.

  After executing the display control process for the upper working port in step S1204 or step S1205, the value of the second reserved number counter for the lower working port in the reserved number counter area 263 is confirmed in step S1206, thereby lowering the lower operating port. It is determined whether or not there is pending information related to No. 34. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the counter is any one of 1 to 4.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1206, a display control process for the second display area DE2 during holding is executed in the subsequent step S1207. In the display control process for the lower working port when there is a holding, the second holding lamp units 46a to 46d in the second display area DE2 in correspondence with the number of holdings (the value of the second holding number counter) related to the lower working port 34. The correspondence information (specifically, the distribution ratio between the 2R probability variation jackpot and the 15R probability variation jackpot based on the winning to the lower working port 34) is individually displayed on the portion directly under the lighted one.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1206, that is, if the number of holds related to the lower working port 34 is 0, display control processing of the second display area DE2 without hold is executed in step S1208. In the non-holding lower working port display control process, the entire corresponding area of the second display area DE2 is used to determine the corresponding information of 1 (specifically, the 2R probability variation jackpot and the 15R probability variation jackpot based on the winning to the lower actuation port 34) Distribution ratio).

  After performing the lower working port display control process in step S1207 or step S1208, the present correspondence information display control process is terminated.

  Here, a supplementary description will be given of the display control process for the upper working port and the display control process for the lower working port. In display control apparatus 212 in the present embodiment, notification image data provided in a one-to-one correspondence for each number of holds is stored in the notification image data storage area provided in ROM 253 of MPU 252. . In each operation port display control process, notification image data corresponding to the number of suspensions at the time of executing the process is selected from the notification image data stored in the notification image storage area, and the image data is stored in the VDP. It stores sequentially in the provided display buffer. By displaying the notification image stored in the display buffer in the display areas DE1 and DE2 in this way, the notification mode of the correspondence information can be changed according to the number of holds. Note that the notification image stored in the display buffer is deleted after the display is executed.

  When this correspondence information display control processing is terminated without performing each operation port display control processing, specifically, when an affirmative determination is made in step S1201 (when the display restriction switch 88 is ON) or step S1202 When a negative determination is made in (when the low frequency support mode is in effect), the notification image is not stored in the display buffer, and the notification image is displayed on the display areas DE1 and DE2 (correspondence information notification). ) Will be avoided.

  Here, based on FIG.22 and FIG.23, the change of the display mode by a corresponding | compatible information control process is demonstrated according to game progress. 22 and 23 are schematic views of the display screen 41 and the holding lamp portions 45 and 46 viewed from the front of the gaming machine. In the following description, the case where the display restriction switch 88 is in the OFF state and the display (notification) of the correspondence information is permitted is illustrated.

  When playing a game, the launch handle 54 is operated to launch a game ball into the game area PE, and the amount of operation of the launch handle 54 so that the game ball flows down toward the operation ports 33 and 34 in the game area PE. Adjust.

  When the low-frequency support mode is selected as the game state, the electric accessory 34a attached to the lower operation port 34 is basically maintained in the closed state, and the game ball has passed through the through gate 35. However, this electric accessory 34a is not easily opened. For this reason, it is less likely to enter the lower working port 34 than the upper working port 33.

  Thus, in a state where it is difficult to enter the lower working port 34 (low frequency support mode), the display of the correspondence information on the display screen 41 (specifically, the display areas DE1, DE2) of the symbol display device 40 is restricted. Is done.

  When a game ball enters the operation ports 33 and 34, a jackpot lottery and a jackpot type lottery are performed. As a result, when the jackpot is won, the game is shifted to a special game state and the variable winning device 32 is opened. The Then, game balls are paid out according to the number of balls entered into the variable winning device 32.

  Here, in the case where a winning combination is won, the low frequency support mode is shifted to the high frequency support mode, and the electric accessory 34a is likely to be in an open state. This makes it easier for balls to enter the lower working port 34 than the upper working port 33. At the same time, the display restriction of the correspondence information is released, and the correspondence information is displayed in the display areas DE1 and DE2 of the display screen 41.

  In the correspondence information displayed on the display screen 41, the display mode changes according to the number of holdings corresponding to the operation ports 33 and 34.

  As shown in FIG. 22A, when the number of holdings corresponding to both the operation ports 33 and 34 is both “0”, the first holding lamp unit 45 and the second holding lamp unit 46 are all turned off, In the first display area DE1, the above-mentioned distribution probability per both-probability variation based on the winning to the upper operation port 33 is displayed over the entire area, and in the second display area DE2, the lower operation port 34 over the entire area. The above-mentioned distribution probability per double-probable jackpot based on winning a prize is displayed. Specifically, “15R accuracy variation (60%) / 2R accuracy variation (40%)” is displayed in the first display area DE1, and “15R accuracy variation (100%) / 2R accuracy variation (0) is displayed in the second display area DE2. %) ”Is displayed.

  Thereby, it can be understood that the upper working port 33 is more advantageous than the lower working port 34. Once transferred to the high-frequency support mode, by winning as much as possible 15R probability change jackpot before moving to the low-frequency support mode (demotion), more than in the case of winning 2R probability change jackpot You can expect to pay out game balls.

  When a game ball enters the upper working port 33 and the number of holdings corresponding to the upper working port 33 becomes “1”, as shown in FIG. 1 hold lamp part 45a lights up. Correspondingly, the information displayed in the entire area of the first display area DE1, that is, “15R probability change (60%) / 2R probability change (40%)” is a pair of the first display area DE1 to each of the lamp portions 45a to 45d. 1 is reduced and displayed in an area corresponding to the first holding lamp section 45a (specifically, an area Ea1 directly below the first holding lamp section 45a) among the areas divided into four equal parts to the left and right. The display of the same information is avoided for each area corresponding to the 1-hold lamp units 45b to 45d.

  On the other hand, when a game ball enters the lower operating port 34 and the number of holdings corresponding to the lower operating port 34 becomes “1”, as shown in FIG. The second holding lamp portion 46a to be turned on lights up. Correspondingly, the information displayed in the entire area of the second display area DE2, that is, “15R probability change (100%) / 2R probability change (0%)” is a pair of the second display area DE2 to each of the lamp portions 46a to 46d. 1 is reduced and displayed in the area corresponding to the second reservation lamp section 46a (specifically, the area Ea2 immediately below the second reservation lamp section 46a) among the areas divided into four equal parts to the left and right. The display of the same information is avoided for each region corresponding to 46b to 46d.

  When a game ball enters both the operation ports 33 and 34 and the number of holdings corresponding to each operation port 33 and 34 becomes “4”, as shown in FIG. The holding lamp portions 45a to 45d and 46a to 46d are turned on. In accordance with this, the display mode of each display area DE1, DE2 is also changed as follows. That is, in the first display area DE1, the first display area DE1 is associated with each of the first holding lamp portions 45a to 45d on a one-to-one basis, and each of the areas Ea1 to Ed1 is divided into four equal parts on the left and right. 60%) / 2R probability change (40%) ”is reduced and displayed in the second display area DE2 so that the second display area DE2 corresponds to the second holding lamp portions 46a to 46d on a one-to-one basis. “15R probability variation (100%) / 2R probability variation (0%)” is reduced and displayed in the equally divided areas Ea2 to Ed2.

  In the present embodiment, a demo image is displayed on the display screen 41 when no game is played for a certain period of time (during demo display). In the state shifted to the high frequency support mode, the notification of the correspondence information using the display areas DE1 and DE2 is continued during the demonstration display and the game round.

  Further, the notification of the correspondence information by the display areas DE1 and DE2 is continued during the reach display. During the reach display, the digestion of the holding ball is temporarily stopped. During this period, the corresponding information is notified to suggest the launch of the game ball toward the lower operating port 34, and to the lower operating port 34. The following effects can be expected by encouraging a prize. In other words, during reach display, it is assumed that the player's launch of the game ball will be temporarily stopped due to paying attention to the whereabouts of the production, but reach display by continuing to notify the correspondence information It becomes possible to prompt the launch of the game ball inside. Thereby, progress of the game according to the specification of the gaming machine can be promoted, and the player can be prevented from being disadvantaged by stopping the launch of the game ball.

  If you win a normal jackpot during the high-frequency support mode, you will be transferred to the low-frequency support mode through the special gaming state, but at this time, the display of the corresponding information will be restricted along with the transition to the low-frequency support mode, The distribution probabilities displayed in the display areas DE1 and DE2 will disappear.

  According to the first embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  Diversification of the game mode is realized by setting a difference of advantage and disadvantage between the lottery executed based on the entrance to the lower operation port 34 and the lottery executed based on the entrance to the upper operation port 33. ing. In a gaming machine in which a difference between advantages and disadvantages is generated by an internal lottery in the gaming machine as described above, the fact that there is a difference between advantages and disadvantages at each of the operating ports 33 and 34 is given a benefit such as a jackpot result. In view of this, it is assumed that it will be difficult to grasp. In this regard, by displaying corresponding information corresponding to such a difference between advantages and disadvantages on the display screen 41 (specifically, display areas DE1 and DE2) of the symbol display device 40, the player can It is possible to easily grasp whether the ball entering the operation ports 33 and 34 is advantageous for itself. Thereby, the following inconveniences can be suitably avoided.

  Specifically, when advantages and disadvantages are set as described above, diversification of games can surely be realized. However, on the other hand, there may be a difference in the benefits given to the player between when the game is played by grasping the fact that the advantage and disadvantage are set and when the game is played without grasping the fact. In particular, there may be a difference in the benefits that can be enjoyed depending on whether or not there is a prior survey on the specifications of the gaming machine, so that there is a difference in the degree of advantage between a skilled person who is familiar with the gaming machine specifications and a beginner who is not familiar with the gaming machine specifications It is assumed that it will grow and reduce the willingness of beginners to play. Furthermore, it is assumed that the difficulty in attaching to the gaming machine is strengthened by the existence of such a difference between advantages and disadvantages.

  In this regard, as shown in the above embodiment, by adopting the notification means for notifying the corresponding information regarding advantages and disadvantages, it is possible to provide a sense of security that a privilege can be obtained equally regardless of the player's knowledge and skill level. Can be given to the player, and the fairness of the game can be improved. As a result, while diversifying the game as described above, it is possible to suitably suppress the decrease in fairness resulting from the diversification of the game, and it is possible to preferably eliminate the decrease in ease of attachment to the gaming machine.

  Since the above-described notification (display) of the correspondence information is executed by the symbol display device 40 (specifically, its display screen 41) that is easy for the player to pay attention, the information is suitably transmitted to the player. be able to. In particular, since the correspondence information is displayed on the display screen 41 at a position corresponding to the holding lamp portions 45 and 46 related to the correspondence information, the correspondence information is easily noticeable. This suppresses the occurrence of inconvenience that it is overlooked even though the corresponding information is reported.

  Further, as the correspondence information, the distribution ratio between the 2R probability variation jackpot and the 15R probability variation jackpot can be displayed in a one-to-one correspondence with each of the holding lamp portions 45a to 45d and 46a to 46d. It is easy to grasp the relationship between the winnings 33 and 34 and the correspondence information. Thereby, while suppressing that the amount of information displayed in each display area DE1 and DE2 becomes enormous, the same information is related to the lottery performed based on the winning to the operation ports 33 and 34. It can be communicated suitably. Therefore, it becomes possible to suppress the expansion of the display areas DE1 and DE2, and the display areas DE1 and DE2 are employed to exert the above-described various effects, while suppressing the compression of the design fluctuation display area on the display screen 41 due to the above effects. It is possible to do.

  Even if it was informed that a player entering the lower operating port 34 is more advantageous than a player entering the upper operating port 33, the game was played aiming to enter the lower operating port 34. If there is no actual benefit due to this, it is assumed that the reliability of the information being broadcast will decrease. This is not preferable because the notification function by the display areas DE1 and DE2 may not be used.

  In this regard, according to the present embodiment, when the ball entering the lower working port 34 is shifted to the high-frequency support mode in which it is easier than the ball entering the upper working port 33, the correspondence information is notified. This is configured such that the corresponding information is not notified when the entry to the lower operation port 34 is shifted to the low-frequency support mode where entry into the upper operation port 33 becomes more difficult. That is, when the game can be advantageously advanced based on the correspondence information, the correspondence information is notified. Thereby, it becomes possible to raise the reliability of the player to the corresponding information displayed on the display areas DE1 and DE2, and the notification function of the display areas DE1 and DE2 can be suitably exhibited.

  As described above, the display areas DE1 and DE2 are arranged on the display screen 41 of the symbol display device 40 in parallel with the symbol variation display area. In the low-frequency support mode, the effect that suggests the occurrence of a big hit is performed by the variable display of the symbol, etc., so the player's attention is easily directed to the variable display area, and in the high-frequency support mode, if the player's attention is only the picture It is considered that attention to the change display of the pattern is likely to be lowered by facing both the operation ports 33 and 34 (particularly the electric accessory 34a). Therefore, if the configuration for displaying the correspondence information in the high frequency support mode as shown in the present embodiment is adopted, it is preferable that the presentation function by the display variation of the symbols and the like is lowered by the use of the display areas DE1 and DE2. Can be suppressed.

  In addition, when the configuration in which the display of the correspondence information by the display areas DE1 and DE2 is switched between valid and invalid as described above is adopted, the correspondence display is suddenly reduced by displaying the correspondence information by mode switching. It is not preferable to give the player an impression as if it were a sword. Therefore, a configuration is adopted in which the symbol variable display area and the display areas DE1 and DE2 are arranged side by side in a direction crossing the symbol cyclic display direction. Thereby, it is possible to suppress giving the player an impression as if the variable display area of the pattern has been reduced by the display of the correspondence information described above.

  Depending on the business form such as a game hall, there is a possibility that the nail adjustment may be performed so that entering the lower working port 34 is more difficult than entering the upper working port 33. For example, by adjusting the nail 38 in the vicinity of the through gate 35 so as to make it difficult for the game ball to flow down toward the through gate 35, the frequency of switching the electric accessory 34 a to the open state is reduced and the vicinity of the upper working port 33 is reduced. By adjusting the nail 38 so that it is easy to enter the upper working port 33, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the winning probability to the working ports 33 and 34 in total, and to reduce the winning probability to each working port 33 and 34. There is a possibility to change. As a result of such nail adjustment, even if the game proceeds purely based on the contents of notification by the display areas DE1 and DE2, it is difficult for the ball to enter the lower operation port 34, and the display areas DE1 and DE2 Presence of existence is assumed to decline. For example, there is a possibility that some players feel the notification itself uncomfortable.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the notification of the correspondence information in the display areas DE1 and DE2 can be switched ON / OFF by the display restriction switch 88. Thereby, notification can be restricted according to business forms such as a game hall, and the occurrence of the above inconvenience can be suppressed.

<Second Embodiment>
In the first embodiment, the corresponding information corresponding to the fact that the lottery based on the ball entering the lower working port 34 is more advantageous than the lottery based on the ball entering the upper working port 33 is displayed on the symbol display device 40. Although the display screen 41 (specifically, the display areas DE1 and DE2) is used for notification, in the present embodiment, the configuration (notification means) regarding the notification of the correspondence information is the same as that of the first embodiment. It is different. More specifically, in the first embodiment, the correspondence information is displayed using the electrical configuration. However, in the present embodiment, the correspondence information is displayed using a configuration other than the electrical configuration. Is adopted. Therefore, the configuration related to the correspondence information notification will be described below with reference to FIGS. 24 is a front view of the game board 24 in the second embodiment, and FIG. 25 is a partially enlarged view of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the decorative member 39 arranged in the game area PE of the game board 24, a display unit 301 for displaying the correspondence information at a portion between the accessory display unit 44 and the general winning award 31. Is provided. The display unit 301 includes a seal member 302 on which correspondence information is printed and a seal sticking unit 303 corresponding to the seal member 302. Thus, by not adopting the electrical configuration, notification of the correspondence information is performed. The structure regarding is simplified.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (a), the seal sticking portion 303 is arranged at a portion of the decorative member 39 facing the window panel 62 (see FIG. 2), and is recessed on the opposite side of the window panel 62. Yes. The seal member 302 is attached to the bottom of the recessed portion so that the print surface 302a of the seal member 302 faces the front of the gaming machine. Thereby, the visibility of the printing surface 302a through the window panel 62 is ensured.

  On the printing surface 302a of the seal member 302, “upper working port 15R accuracy variation: 60% 2R accuracy variation: 40%, lower operation port 15R accuracy variation: 100% 2R accuracy variation: 0%” is given as the correspondence information. With respect to the correspondence information, it is clearly shown which of the operating ports 33 and 34 each distribution probability corresponds to the winning prize with respect to the correspondence information in the first embodiment.

  Further, the decorative member 39 is provided with a shielding member 311 that can be displaced between a shielding position that shields the display unit 301 from the front of the gaming machine and a non-shielding position that does not shield the display unit 301.

  The shielding member 311 has a facing portion facing the front surface of the decorative member 39 and a protruding portion 313 protruding from the facing portion 312 toward the decorative member 39, and the protruding portion 313 is formed on the decorative member 39. By being engaged with the groove 304, it is integrated with the decorative member 39.

  The groove portions 304 are arranged on both sides with the seal sticking portion 303 interposed therebetween, and extend in a direction (left-right direction) intersecting the juxtaposed direction of the both groove portions 304. By sliding the protruding portion 313 of the shielding member 311 in these groove portions 304, sliding movement to the shielding position and the non-shielding position is allowed.

  The shielding member 311 is molded using a colored and opaque synthetic resin material. As shown in FIG. 25B, when the shielding member 311 is arranged at the shielding position, the sealing member 302 is formed by the facing portion 312. By being covered, the printing surface 302a becomes invisible.

  According to the second embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects can be obtained.

  Since switching (displaying) / non-displaying (non-notifying) of the correspondence information by the display unit 301 is performed based on the business form of the game hall or the like, it is not preferable that the switching operation can be performed by the player. In this regard, in the present embodiment, the display unit 301 and the shielding member 311 are arranged in the window panel 62 (specifically, between the window panel 62 and the game board 24), and therefore the display unit 301 and the like are provided by the window panel 62 and the like. Can block access to. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the inconvenience mentioned above can be avoided suitably.

  In addition, switching between notification / non-notification of the correspondence information is easily performed together with nail adjustment in accordance with the business form of the game hall. Therefore, by arranging the shielding member 311 on the front side of the game board 24, the front door frame 14 is opened when adjusting the nail, thereby permitting access to the shielding member 311 and securing a work area. Therefore, the switching operation of the shielding member 311 can be facilitated while suppressing unauthorized access to the shielding member 311 by a player or the like.

  By attaching the shielding member 311 to the gaming board 24 in a displaceable state, for example, the switching is compared with the configuration in which the shielding member 311 needs to be removed from the gaming board 24 each time switching between the shielding state and the non-shielding state. We can expect further simplification of work.

<Third Embodiment>
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the lottery based on the ball entering the lower working port 34 is more advantageous than the lottery based on the ball entering the upper working port 33. The correspondence information is notified. Specifically, the correspondence information corresponding to one model is notified. In the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the corresponding information individually corresponding to a plurality of models having different specifications can be individually notified. Therefore, a configuration relating to notification of correspondence information and the like will be described below with reference to FIGS. 26 to 28 are partial enlarged views of the game board 24 in the third embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, as in the second embodiment, correspondence information or the like is displayed on a portion of the decorative member 39 of the game board 24 between the accessory display unit 44 and the general winning opening 31. A display unit (specifically, a first display unit 401 and a second display unit 411) is provided. As shown in FIG. 26, the first display unit 401 and the second display unit 411 are arranged side by side and can display individual information.

  Specifically, the first display unit 401 includes a first seal member 402 on which correspondence information or the like is printed and a first seal sticking unit 403 corresponding to the first seal member 402, and the second display unit Similarly, reference numeral 411 includes a second seal member 412 printed with correspondence information and the like, and a second seal sticking portion 413 corresponding to the second seal member 412. In addition, since it is the structure similar to the seal sticking part 303 in the said 2nd Embodiment regarding the sticking parts 403 and 407, detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

On the printing surface 402a of the first seal member 402, as the above correspondence information, “low probability: 1/300, upper working port 15R normal: 50% 15R certain variation: 30% 2R certain variation: 20%, lower working port 15R normal: 50 % 15R probability variation: 50% 2R probability variation: 0% "is given, indicating a more detailed specification of the gaming machine than the correspondence information in the first embodiment. That is, in the first embodiment, the distribution ratio between the 15R probability variation jackpot and the 2R probability variation jackpot at each of the operation ports 33 and 34 is displayed, whereas in the present embodiment, the 15R normal jackpot ratio is displayed. All distribution modes at the time of jackpot are displayed in consideration of distribution.

  On the other hand, on the printing surface 412a of the second seal member 412, as shown in FIG. 27, the correspondence information is “low probability: 1/350, upper working port 15R normal: 40% 15R probability variation: 40% 2R probability variation: 20 %, Lower working port 15R normal: 40% 15R probability variation: 60% 2R probability variation: 0% ", and more detailed specifications of the gaming machine than the corresponding information in the first embodiment It has become. That is, in the first embodiment, the distribution ratio between the 15R probability variation jackpot and the 2R probability variation jackpot at each of the operation ports 33 and 34 is displayed, whereas in the present embodiment, the 15R normal jackpot ratio is displayed. All distribution modes at the time of jackpot are displayed in consideration of distribution.

  Thus, sharing of the game board 24 is achieved by having the first display unit 401 and the second display unit 411 together. Specifically, specifications such as jackpot probability regarding the gaming machine are determined by a program or data stored in the main controller 81 (specifically, the MPU 202), and two different types of main controllers 81A, such as the same data, By mounting 81B on different game boards 24, two types of gaming machines with different specifications can be created. It is possible to provide a display unit unique to each of two types of gaming machines having different specifications. However, when such a configuration is adopted, it is assumed that the gaming board 24 becomes a dedicated product for each gaming machine and inventory management becomes complicated. Is done.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first display unit 401 and the second display unit 411 are provided in a one-to-one correspondence with each specification, and at least one of the display units 401 and 411 is further shielded by the shielding member 421. Thus, one of the features is that the above inconvenience is suitably wiped out. Here, the shielding member 421 and the configuration associated therewith will be described with reference to FIG.

  The shielding member 421 is formed using a colored and opaque synthetic resin material similarly to the shielding member 311 in the second embodiment, and has a shielding position that shields at least one of the display portions 401 and 411 from the front of the gaming machine. The display unit 301 is attached to the decorative member 39 so as to be displaceable to a non-shielding position where the display part 301 is not shielded.

  The shielding member 421 includes a facing portion 422 that faces the front surface of the decorative member 39 and a protruding portion 423 that protrudes from the facing portion 422 toward the decorative member 39, and the protruding portion 423 is formed on the decorative member 39. By engaging with the groove portion 405, the decorative member 39 is integrated.

  The groove portion 405 is disposed at a position sandwiching both the display portions 401 and 411 from both sides in a direction (specifically, the vertical direction) orthogonal to the direction in which the display portions 401 and 411 are arranged side by side. 411 extends in the same direction (left-right direction) as the parallel arrangement direction of 411. As the projecting portion 423 slides in the groove portions 405, the shielding member 421 slides along the groove portions 405.

  The facing portion 422 of the shielding member 421 has a size capable of shielding both the display portions 401 and 411 at a time. When the shielding member 421 is disposed at the first shielding position close to the first display unit 401, the right half of the facing unit 422 overlaps the first display unit 401 from the front, so that the first The display unit 401 is not visible (see FIG. 27). In other words, the correspondence information given to the second display unit 411 can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine, and it is possible to grasp that the game board 24 has the specification informed on the second display unit 411. Become.

  On the other hand, when the shielding member 421 is disposed at the second shielding position close to the second display portion 411, the left half of the facing portion 422 overlaps the second display portion 411 from the front, thereby 2 The display unit 411 is not visible (see FIG. 26). In other words, the correspondence information given to the first display unit 401 can be visually recognized from the front of the gaming machine, and it is possible to grasp that the game board 24 has the specification notified by the first display unit 401. Become.

  In addition, when the shielding member 421 is disposed at the center position, that is, at the third shielding position straddling both the display portions 401 and 411, the facing portion 422 overlaps both the display portions 401 and 411 from the front of the gaming machine. Thus, the display portions 401 and 411 cannot be visually recognized (see FIG. 28). As shown in the first embodiment and the like, it may be better not to display the specifications of the gaming machine depending on the business form such as a gaming hall. In such a case, disposing the shielding member 421 at the third shielding position cancels the notification of the correspondence information using the display units 401 and 411.

<Fourth embodiment>
In the first embodiment, the notification of the correspondence information is limited in accordance with the ON / OFF signal of the display restriction switch 88 and the selection of the high frequency support mode / low frequency support mode. In the form, the conditions regarding the restriction on notification of correspondence information are different. Specifically, the difference is that the hold information or the like is applied as a condition regarding the notification restriction. The difference will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 29, in the correspondence information display control process, it is first determined in step S1301 whether or not the open / close execution mode is in progress (in bonus). Specifically, in step S1301, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is in effect based on the opening command and the ending command set in the gaming state transition process.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1301, the present correspondence information control process is terminated as it is. This restricts the display of the correspondence information during the opening / closing execution mode. In the opening / closing execution mode, the low-frequency support mode makes it difficult to open the electric winning combination 34a, and it is avoided that the electric winning combination 32a is prevented from entering the variable winning device 32. Thereby, the fall of the ball entering efficiency to the variable winning apparatus 32 is suppressed. In addition, since it becomes difficult for the electric accessory 34a to be opened, the difference between the advantages and disadvantages of the operation ports 33 and 34 is less likely to be affected, and even if notification is given, the effect is assumed to be small.

  Therefore, if the notification of the correspondence information during the opening / closing execution mode is restricted, the following effects can be expected. That is, during the bonus, as already described, image display corresponding to the jackpot is performed from the opening to the ending. By restricting the notification of the correspondence information, the bonus image can be displayed in a wider range on the display screen 41, and a practically preferable configuration can be realized.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1301, the process proceeds to subsequent step S1302. In step S1302, it is determined whether reach display is being performed. Specifically, when the current game time corresponds to the reach display, after starting the variable display, the display is shifted to the reach display after a predetermined period. For the measurement of this period, a timer counter for shifting the reach display is used. In this step S1302, it is determined whether or not the reach display is in progress with reference to the value of the timer counter.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1302, that is, if reach display is in progress, the process proceeds to step S1303. In step S1303, it is determined whether or not the number of suspensions related to the lower operation port 34 is the maximum (four). If an affirmative determination is made in step S1303, the number of holds during the reach display and the lower operation port 34 is the maximum, and the correspondence information control process ends. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in either step S1302 or step S1303, the process proceeds to steps S1304 to S1309. In these steps S1304 to S1309, the display mode of the correspondence information is determined according to the number of reservations related to the respective operation ports 33 and 34, and notification is performed by the display areas DE1 and DE2. Note that the various processes in steps S1304 to S1309 are the same as the various processes in steps S1203 to S1208 in the first embodiment, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  As described above, when a negative determination is made in steps S1302 and S1303, the processing relating to the image display is omitted, and the notification of the correspondence information by the display areas DE1 and DE2 is limited.

  When the reach is being displayed and the number of holdings related to the lower working port 34 is the maximum, the number of holdings related to the lower working port 34 cannot be increased even if the lower working port 34 is entered during the reach. For this reason, even if the launch of the game ball is temporarily stopped under such circumstances, it is assumed that the disadvantage is small, and even if the notification of the correspondence information is temporarily limited, The resulting penalty is considered small. On the other hand, during reach display, the player's attention is likely to be directed to the display screen 41. Therefore, if display of the correspondence information is disabled during the reach display, areas (display areas DE1, DE2) where the correspondence information is displayed are displayed. By using this, it is possible to produce a range of reach display. Thereby, a practically preferable configuration can be realized.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of each embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows. Incidentally, the configurations of the following different modes may be applied individually to the configurations of the above embodiments, or may be applied in combination with each other.

  (1) In the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment, the display restriction switch 88 constituting the “restricting means” is employed, but the display restriction switch 88 is not necessarily employed and is omitted. It is also possible to do. Similarly, in the second embodiment, the shielding member 311 is employed as the “limiting means”, but the shielding member 311 is not necessarily employed, and may be omitted.

  However, when such a change is made, there is a possibility that the business form of the game hall is restricted by giving priority to the notification of the correspondence information, or that the player suffers a disadvantage by performing the notification. Therefore, preferably, the notification / non-notification of the correspondence information may be switched by adopting a limiting unit.

  (2) In the first and fourth embodiments, the display areas DE1 and DE2 are switched between display and non-display by executing display control processing based on the switching operation of the display restriction switch 88. However, it is possible to change this as follows. That is, in the display areas DE1 and DE2, the correspondence information is always displayed, and a shielding member that can be moved to a shielding position that shields the display areas DE1 and DE2, and a non-shielding position that is not shielded, and a drive that drives the shielding member. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which notification / non-notification is switched by moving the shielding member to both positions by controlling the driving unit based on the switching operation of the display restriction switch 88. is there. However, the addition of such a configuration can be a factor that causes complication of the configuration in the game area PE or the like. Therefore, preferably, as shown in the first embodiment, when the specific information is displayed in the display areas DE1 and DE2, or the display is disabled, the complication of the configuration in the game area PE is suppressed. Good.

  (3) In the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment, the display restriction switch 88 is arranged in the main control device 81. However, in which part of the gaming machine the display restriction switch 88 is arranged is arbitrary. is there. That is, it is arbitrary to which control device the display restriction switch 88 is electrically connected.

  For example, it may be arranged on another control device such as the display control device 212 or may be arranged on the game board 24 or the front door frame 14. However, when such an arrangement change is performed, the display restriction can be achieved by arranging it at a position that can be accessed by releasing the locking by the locking device 16 such as the rear part of the inner frame 13 or the front door frame 14. Access to the switch 88 can be restricted. Thereby, operation of the display restriction switch 88 by a player or the like can be suppressed, and a practically preferable configuration can be realized.

  Further, the display restriction switch 88 does not necessarily need to be electrically connected to the main control device 81, and may be configured to be electrically connected to the sound lamp control device 82 and the display control device 212, for example. It is.

  (4) In the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment, the symbol display device 40 is provided with a function as "notification means". However, a display device different from the symbol display device 40 is used. It is good also as a structure which provides the function as a "notification means" to the said display apparatus. However, in view of the simplification of the configuration, as shown in the first embodiment, it is preferable to provide the symbol display device 40 with a function as a notification unit.

  (5) In the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment, the display contents in the display areas DE1 and DE2 (the distribution ratio at the time of the probable change big hit) are compared to be based on the winning to the lower working port 34. It became possible to grasp that the lottery is advantageous for the player. The display contents in the display areas DE1 and DE2 are not limited to those directly expressing the specifications in the gaming machine such as the above-described distribution ratio. For example, “lower operation port is more advantageous!” Or “lower operation” It is also possible to express the specifications in the gaming machine such as “Aim for the mouth!” Indirectly (as a message).

  (6) In the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment, the first display area DE1 and the second display area DE2 are provided separately and independently. However, the display areas DE1 and DE2 are integrated. It is also possible to make one display area.

  In addition, although the display contents are changed according to the number of reservations corresponding to each of the operation ports 33 and 34, the present invention is not limited to this. The display content may be the same regardless of the number of holds. When it is set as the structure which displays corresponding information separately on each display area Ea1-Ed1, Ea2-Ed2, it is assumed that the visibility of corresponding information falls easily. In order to avoid this, if the individual display areas Ea1 to Ed1 and Ea2 to Ed2 are set in advance so as to be easily visible, it is assumed that the occupied areas of the display areas DE1 and DE2 on the display screen 41 are expanded. . Therefore, if the same correspondence information is displayed in the same range regardless of the number of holds as described above, the spread of each display area DE1, DE2 can be suppressed while ensuring the visibility of the correspondence information. Therefore, a practically preferable configuration can be realized.

  However, when such a change is made, the relevance of the contents displayed in the first display area DE1 and the contents displayed in the first holding lamp unit 45 (winning to the upper working port 33) and the second display It is assumed that the relevance between the content displayed in the area DE2 and the content displayed in the second holding lamp unit 46 (winning to the lower operation port 34) is likely to be thin. Therefore, when the same change is made, information indicating that the information corresponds to the upper operating port 33 is displayed on the first display area DE1, and information indicating that the information corresponds to the lower operating port 34 is displayed on the second display area DE2. It is preferable to display. However, the increase in the contents displayed in the display areas DE1 and DE2 in this way can be a factor for expanding the occupied area of the display areas DE1 and DE2. Therefore, preferably, by linking the display mode of each of the holding lamp units 45 and 46 and the display mode of the display areas DE1 and DE2, it is easy to grasp the relationship between the two while suppressing an increase in display contents. It is preferable to do.

  (7) In the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment described above, the difference between the advantages and disadvantages of the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 is that the 2R probability variation jackpot and the 15R probability variation jackpot when the probability variation jackpot is won. However, the distribution ratio is not necessarily limited to the above-described distribution ratio as long as at least a difference between advantages and disadvantages occurs. For example, by setting the jackpot probability based on the lottery based on the entrance to the lower operating port 34 to be higher than the jackpot probability based on the lottery based on the entrance to the upper operating port 33, an advantageous / unfavorable setting difference occurs. It is also possible to make it. It is also possible to set a difference in the distribution ratio between the normal jackpot and the probability variation jackpot.

  (8) In the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment, the configuration includes the upper operation port 33 as the “first ball entry portion” and the lower operation port 34 as the “second ball entry portion”. However, the number of the entrance parts is not limited to two. For example, in addition to the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34, it is possible to provide a middle operating port or the like as the “third entrance portion”. In this case, it is preferable to set a difference between advantages and disadvantages in the lottery based on the entrance at each operating port. When making such a change, it may be notified that an advantage or disadvantage is set at each operating port.

  (9) In the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment, both the operation ports 33 and 34 are arranged along one flow path, but the present invention is not limited to this, and each operation port 33 is provided. , 34 can be arranged along separate flow paths. For example, it is also possible to arrange one working port in a region on the left side of the symbol display device 40 and arrange the other working port in a region on the right side of the symbol display device 40.

  (10) In the first and fourth embodiments, the correspondence information displayed in the display areas DE1 and DE2 is changed according to the number of holds. Specifically, the number of areas Ea1 to Ed1 and Ea2 to Ed2 in which correspondence information is displayed (reduced display) according to the number of holdings is increased or decreased. However, this is changed to match the number of holdings. It is also possible to adopt a configuration that does not increase or decrease. For example, the correspondence information may be displayed using the entire display area DE1, DE2 regardless of the number of holds (see FIG. 22A). That is, it is possible to omit the function of notifying the number of holds from the display areas DE1 and DE2.

  In the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment, the notification image data is provided for each number of holds, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, by adopting a configuration in which one notification image data is provided corresponding to the upper operation port 33 and the notification image data is arranged corresponding to each region Ea1 to Ed1, each of the display regions Ea1 to Ed1 is arranged. The notification image data may be displayed at. Thereby, the capacity of the notification image data stored in the ROM 253 can be reduced.

  (11) In the first embodiment, the configuration is such that the relevance display and the correspondence information display on the display screen 41 are not associated with each other, but this is changed so that the relevance display and the correspondence information display are related. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which For example, when the reach display (reach effect) is performed during the display of the correspondence information, the display of the correspondence information during the reach display is limited, and the display of the correspondence information is resumed after the reach display ends. Good.

  Further, when the reach display (reach effect) is performed while the correspondence information is displayed, the display areas DE1 and DE2 can be moved or deformed from the state where the reach display is not performed. . For example, when the reach display (reach effect) is performed during the display of the correspondence information, the display areas DE1 and DE2 in the reach display are reduced, and after the reach display ends, the display areas DE1 and DE2 and the correspondence information are pre-reach. It is good also as a structure which returns to the state of. When making such a change, the correspondence information may be reduced or simplified in accordance with the reduction of the display areas DE1 and DE2.

  During reach display (during production), it is assumed that the player's attention is more likely to be directed to the direction of the production, and the degree of attention to the display screen 41 is likely to be higher than when reach display is not being performed. Therefore, during the reach display, it is possible to temporarily enhance the presentation function by restricting or reducing the display of the correspondence information as described above. In other words, while adopting a configuration in which the correspondence information is displayed on the display screen 41, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the gaming machine. Preferably, the notification of the correspondence information is not disabled during the reach display, and the display of the correspondence information may be continued while reducing the display area of the correspondence information as described above.

  (12) In the second embodiment, the display unit 301 as “notification means” is disposed on the decorative member 39, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display unit 301 can be disposed on another part such as the center frame 42 of the variable display unit 36. In addition, a configuration corresponding to the seal member 302 can be directly attached to the game board 24.

  Furthermore, it is not always necessary to have the seal member 302, and the correspondence information can be directly printed on the decoration member 39, the front surface of the game board 24, or the like. However, even when various changes are made as described above, it is desirable to ensure the visibility during the game by providing the notification means in the game area PE.

  (13) In the second embodiment, the shielding member 311 as the “restricting means” is attached to the decorative member 39 in a state in which the shielding member 311 can be displaced between the shielding position and the shielding release position. It is also possible to change to. A cover sealing member may be employed as the limiting means, and the notification of the correspondence information may be limited by sticking the cover sealing member to a position covering the sealing member 302. In this case, when the notification using the seal member 302 is executed, the cover seal member may be attached to a non-shielding position where the seal member 302 is not covered.

  (14) In the second embodiment, the shielding member 311 is slidable. However, the shielding member may be pivotable. The notification / non-notification switching operation can be simplified as long as it can be moved to the shielding position and the non-shielding position without being removed from at least the game board 24. Note that the same change can be applied to the shielding member 421 in the third embodiment.

  (15) In the third embodiment, the first display unit 401 and the second display unit 411 are arranged side by side, but it is not always necessary to arrange both of them. For example, the first display unit 401 can be disposed on the left decorative member 39 and the second display unit 411 can be disposed on the right decorative member 39.

  However, if such a change is made, it may be difficult to make the shielding member 421 as the “restricting means” displaceable, and it may be necessary to make the shielding member 421 removable. And it may be difficult to shield both together. This is not preferable because it leads to complication of the configuration relating to the shielding member, and can be a factor complicating the switching operation of the notification content. Therefore, it is desirable that both the display portions 401 and 411 are arranged side by side as shown in the third embodiment.

  (16) In the third embodiment, the shielding member 421 includes the first shielding position that shields the first display unit 401, the second shielding position that shields the second display unit 411, and both the display units 401 and 411. Although the structure which can be displaced to each position of the 3rd shielding position to shield is employ | adopted, as long as it can displace at least to the 1st shielding position and the 2nd shielding position, the displacement to a 3rd shielding position is not essential. .

  (17) In the third embodiment, the distribution probabilities (information on the difference between advantages and disadvantages) between the 2R probability variation jackpot and the 15R probability variation jackpot are clearly shown on the respective display units 401 and 411 as information on the specifications of each gaming machine. Although it is configured, it is sufficient that at least a difference in specifications between the gaming machines is displayed, and it is not necessary to display a difference between the operation ports. For example, when adopting a configuration in which the jackpot probability and the distribution probability of the normal jackpot and the probability variation jackpot are different among the models, and the difference between the advantages and disadvantages is not set for the winnings to the operation ports 33 and 34, What is necessary is just to display the jackpot probability corresponding to each model and the distribution probability of the normal jackpot and the probability variation jackpot on each display unit.

  (18) Other types of pachinko machines different from the above-described embodiments, such as pachinko machines that release a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of a special device, or games in a specific area of a special device The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine that generates a big hit when a ball enters, a pachinko machine equipped with another accessory, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball, and the like.

  Also, a non-ball-type gaming machine, for example, a plurality of reels with a plurality of types of symbols attached in the circumferential direction, starts rotation of the reel by inserting a medal and operating a start lever, and a stop switch is operated. If a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on the effective line visible from the display window after the reel has stopped after a predetermined time has passed, a privilege such as paying out medals is given to the player The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine.

  Further, the gaming machine main body supported by the outer frame so as to be openable and closable is provided with a storage unit and a capture device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are captured by the capture device. Thus, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused to start the rotation of the reel.

<Invention Group Extracted from the Embodiments>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in each of the above embodiments is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

Feature A1. Based on a predetermined launch operation, launch means (game ball launch mechanism 53) for launching a game ball to the game area (game area PE);
A ball entrance portion (operating ports 33, 34) provided in the game area and capable of entering a game ball flowing down the game area;
Information acquisition means (a function for executing information acquisition processing in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the entrance portion;
Acquisition information storage means (holding ball storage area 232) for storing special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
Grant determination means for determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined grant information (a function for executing variation start processing in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81). When,
A privilege granting unit (main control device 81) that grants a privilege to the player based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determining unit that the special information to be determined corresponds to the grant correspondence result corresponding to the grant information. A game machine having a function of executing a game state transition process in the MPU 202 of
In the game area, at least a first entrance portion (upper operation port 33) and a second entrance portion (lower operation port 34) are individually provided as the entrance portions,
The acquired information storage means includes
A first acquisition information storage unit (first result display unit holding area Ra) for storing special information acquired by the information acquisition unit when a game ball enters the first entrance unit;
Having a second acquisition information storage means (second result display section holding area Rb) for storing special information acquired by the information acquisition means when a game ball enters the second entrance section;
The grant determination means performs the grant determination for each of the special information stored in the first acquisition information storage means and the second acquisition information storage means,
When the grant determination is performed on the special information stored in the second acquisition information storage unit, the grant determination is performed on the special information stored in the first acquisition information storage unit. Is more advantageous to the player than
Informing means for informing corresponding information corresponding to the fact that the entry to the second entrance part is more advantageous to the player than the entrance to the first entrance part (display area DE of the symbol display device 40, A gaming machine having a function of executing a command response process in the display control device 212).

  As shown in the feature A1, when the entrance to the second entrance part is set to be more advantageous for the player than the entrance to the first entrance part, diversification of the game can be realized. On the other hand, the following inconvenience may occur. In other words, there may be a difference in the benefits granted to the player between the case where a game is played after grasping the fact that the above-mentioned advantages and disadvantages are set and the case where a game is played without grasping the fact. Since such a difference is caused by an internal lottery or the like in a gaming machine, it is assumed that it will be difficult to grasp the fact that there are advantages and disadvantages for each pitching club in view of the benefits granted. Is done.

  In addition, there may be a difference in the benefits that can be enjoyed depending on the presence or absence of preliminary surveys on the specifications of gaming machines, etc. It is assumed that the difference will become large and beginners' willingness to play will be reduced. Furthermore, it is assumed that the difficulty in attaching to the gaming machine is strengthened by the existence of such a difference between advantages and disadvantages.

  In this regard, according to this feature, the player is notified by providing corresponding information corresponding to the fact that entering the second entrance is more advantageous to the player than entering the first entrance. The player can be given a sense of security that the privilege can be obtained equally regardless of the knowledge and skill level of the game, and the fairness of the game can be ensured. As a result, while diversifying the game as described above, it is possible to suitably suppress a decrease in fairness resulting therefrom.

  Feature A2. When special information is stored in the second acquired information storage means, the special information acquired at an earlier timing than the stored special information is stored in the first acquired information storage means. And a priority unit (a function for executing a data setting process in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) that makes the assignment determination performed on the special information stored in the second acquisition information storage unit. The gaming machine according to Feature A1, characterized by:

  According to the feature A2, the entrance to the second entrance is prioritized over the entrance to the first entrance. For this reason, even if the entrance to the 1st entrance part has occurred, by aiming at the 2nd entrance part positively and entering the 2nd entrance part, to the 1st entrance part It is possible to delay the grant determination based on the entry of the ball. By applying the notification means shown in the feature A1 to such a configuration, the following effect can be expected in addition to the effect shown in the feature A1. In other words, it is possible to encourage entry to the second entry part by giving priority to the entry to the second entry part over the entry to the first entry part, improving the operating rate of the gaming machine Can contribute.

  Feature A3. Restriction means (function to execute command response processing in the display restriction switch 88 and the display control device 212) that can be switched between an allowable state in which notification by the notification means is allowed and a restriction state in which notification by the notification means is restricted is provided. The gaming machine according to Feature A1 or Feature A2, wherein

  According to the feature A3, if it is possible to switch between notification / non-notification by the restricting means, it is possible to restrict notification according to a game situation, a business form such as a game hall, etc., and realize a practically preferable configuration Can do.

Feature A4. The informing means has a display unit (seal member 302) for displaying the correspondence information so that it can be viewed from the front of the gaming machine,
The limiting means includes a shielding member (shielding member 321) that can be displaced between a shielding position that shields the display unit from the front of the gaming machine and a non-shielding position that does not shield the display unit. A gaming machine according to Feature A3.

  In order to realize the configuration shown in the feature A3, as shown in this feature, a display unit that displays correspondence information and a shielding member may be used in combination.

Feature A5. The game area is provided on the front side of the game board (game board 24),
A panel portion (window panel 62) disposed in front of the game board and facing the game board across the game area;
The display unit is arranged at a position where it can be viewed from the front of the gaming machine through the panel unit in the gaming area,
The gaming machine according to Feature A4, wherein the shielding member is attached to a front surface portion of the game board in a slidable state between the shielding position and the non-shielding position.

  In the configuration having the restricting means as shown in the feature A4, it is not preferable that the player can access the display unit and the restricting means (shielding member). In this respect, according to this feature, it is possible to prevent access to the display unit by the panel unit by arranging the display unit and the shielding member between the panel unit and the game board, which is preferable in practice. The configuration can be realized.

  For example, when hall managers perform nail adjustment etc. for the purpose of changing the probability of entry to each entry part, etc., it is necessary for nail adjustment etc. by moving the panel part from the position facing the game board etc. A large work area is assumed. By moving the panel portion in this way, it becomes possible to access the shielding member. That is, the notification / non-notification switching operation can be easily performed in conjunction with the nail adjustment.

  Especially in this feature, it is possible to displace the shielding member to the shielding position and the release position by sliding the shielding member, so that the work of removing the shielding member from the game board and reattaching to the shielding position or the non-shielding position is unnecessary. And can contribute to the simplification of the above-described notification / non-notification switching operation.

  In addition, the notification function can be improved by arranging the display unit in a game area (game board) where the player's attention is easily directed. In particular, in recent years, the reusability of gaming machines has been improved, for example, by consolidating a configuration unique to gaming machines into a gaming board, and changing the gaming machine model by replacing the gaming board. Even in this type of gaming machine, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of the reusability by arranging the display unit and the shielding member on the gaming board.

  The “front part of the game board” includes not only the front part of the game board but also various game parts and the like arranged on the front surface of the game board.

Feature A6. The notification means includes a display device (symbol display device 40) for displaying the correspondence information,
The limiting means is
An operation unit (display limit switch 88) for performing a predetermined operation;
Display control means for restricting the display of the correspondence information by controlling the display device based on the predetermined operation in the operation unit (function to execute command correspondence processing in the display control device 212). The gaming machine according to Feature A3, wherein

  By adopting the display device, the operation unit, and the display control means as shown in the feature A6, the configuration shown in the feature A3 can be suitably realized.

Feature A7. The notification means includes a display device (symbol display device 40) for displaying the correspondence information,
In the display device, the variation display of the pattern is performed by a plurality of pattern sequences, and the variation display of the pattern is stopped for a part of the pattern sequences as a stage before the variation display of the pattern is terminated, and a combination of predetermined jackpot designs Includes a variable display control means capable of displaying a reach pattern combination that may be displayed in a stopped state and capable of performing reach variation display in a situation where the reach pattern combination is displayed,
The second acquisition information storage means stores the special information acquired by the second acquisition information storage means with a predetermined number as a plurality of numbers as an upper limit,
The restricting means is in the restricted state when the number of special information stored in the second acquired information storage means reaches the upper limit and the reach variation display is performed. The gaming machine according to A3.

  When the reach variation display is in progress and the number of special information stored in the second acquisition information storage means has reached the upper limit, the time until the next game round is reached (ie, the reach variation display) Even if a ball enters the second pitching portion, it is assumed that the contribution to the advantage of the game progress in the pitch is small. That is, it is not very effective to notify the correspondence information under such circumstances. On the other hand, when the reach variation display is performed on the display device, it is assumed that the player's attention is easily directed to the reach variation display. Therefore, under the above situation, if the configuration is such that the notification of the correspondence information is restricted, it is possible to avoid the correspondence information and the reach fluctuation display from coexisting on the display device (for example, the display screen), and the visibility of the reach fluctuation display. Can be improved.

  For example, when the display of correspondence information is restricted, if the configuration of extending the display area of reach variation display to the area where the correspondence information can be displayed, it contributes to effective use of the display device (display screen). can do.

Feature A8. The first acquisition information storage unit and the second acquisition information storage unit store the special information individually acquired by the acquisition information storage unit with a predetermined number as a plurality of numbers as an upper limit. ,
The notification means includes
A display device (symbol display device 40) for displaying the correspondence information;
Display mode changing means for changing the display mode of the special information so as to correspond one-to-one with the number of the special information stored in each of the acquired information storage means (corresponding information display in the MPU 252 of the display control device 212) The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A7, wherein the gaming machine has a function of executing a control process.

  If the function of notifying the number of special information is given to the notification means as shown in the feature A8, the correspondence information is related to the entrance to each entry part by giving a relation to the number of special information and the correspondence information. It can be suggested that As a result, compared with the configuration in which the correspondence information includes information indicating that the corresponding information is related to the entrance to each entrance part, the increase in the amount of the correspondence information is suppressed, and the correspondence information in the display device is suppressed. It is possible to suppress the expansion of the display area.

  In combination with the feature A6 and the feature A7, the “display device” shown in the feature A6 and the feature A7 can be the same as the “display device” shown in this feature. In particular, in the combination with the feature A7, by suppressing the expansion of the display area of the correspondence information, the display area of the design and the display area of the correspondence information can be suitably coexisted on the display device.

Feature A9. The first acquisition information storage means and the second acquisition information storage means store the special information acquired by each of the information acquisition means with a predetermined number as a plurality of numbers as an upper limit,
A display unit (holding lamp units 45 and 46) for displaying the number of the special information stored in each acquired information storage unit;
A display device (design display device 40) that is provided separately from the display unit and displays the pattern in a variable manner on the display screen;
The informing means has correspondence information display means for displaying the correspondence information on the display screen (function to execute correspondence information display control processing in the MPU 252 of the display control device 212). The gaming machine according to any one of features A7.

  As shown in the feature A9, in the configuration in which the display of the correspondence information and the variation display of the pattern is performed on the display screen, it is preferable that the variation display region of the pattern is compressed by securing the correspondence information display region. Absent. Therefore, as shown in this feature, by separately providing a display unit that displays the number of special information, it is possible to suppress an increase in the amount of information of correspondence information and an expansion of the display area, and the above-described variable display area of the pattern Can be suppressed. Accordingly, the display area of the correspondence information and the change display area of the pattern can coexist suitably on the display screen.

  Note that “display the number of special information” means displaying the “number of special information” by numbers or displaying the “number of special information” by lighting the same number of lamps as the specific information. Including.

Feature A10. The display unit is juxtaposed with the display screen,
The gaming machine according to Feature A9, wherein the display area of the correspondence information is arranged in a portion closer to the display unit on the display screen.

  According to the feature A10, the relationship between the number of special information displayed by the display unit and the correspondence information displayed on the display screen can be strengthened, and the correspondence information relates to the entrance to each entry portion. Can contribute to the suggestion. Thereby, the effect shown in the feature A9 can be made more remarkable.

Feature A11. The notification means includes a display device (symbol display device 40) for displaying the correspondence information,
The display device variably displays a pattern so that the plurality of pattern rows are cyclically displayed in a predetermined direction on the display device,
Any one of the features A1 to A10, wherein the display device includes the pattern variation display area and the correspondence information display area arranged in a direction different from the predetermined direction. The gaming machine described in one.

  According to the feature A11, by arranging the pattern variation display area and the correspondence information display area in a direction different from the predetermined direction, the picture and the correspondence information are displayed in the display device (for example, in the display screen). Can coexist suitably.

  In combination with the feature A6 and the like, the “display device” shown in the feature A6 and the like and the “display device” shown in the feature can be the same.

Feature A12. The second entrance part can be switched between a first state and a second state in which a game ball is easier to enter the second entrance part than the first state,
A switching means (a function for executing a power combination support process in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for switching the second entrance part to the first state and the second state;
The switching means is a switching mode for switching the second entrance portion between the first state and the second state, and the second state is higher than the first switching mode (low frequency support mode) and the first switching mode. 2nd switching mode (high frequency support mode)
Furthermore, the switching means is set so that entering the second entrance part is more difficult than entering the first entrance part in the first switching mode. When it is the second switching mode, it is set so that entering the second entrance part is easier than entering the first entrance part,
The limiting means is set to be in the restricted state when the switching means is in the first switching mode, and to be in the allowable state when the switching means is in the second switching mode. The gaming machine according to any one of features A3 to A7.

  According to the configuration having the notification means shown in the feature A1 or the like, even if it is notified that the entry to the second entry portion is more advantageous to the player than the entry to the first entry portion, If there is no real benefit from playing the game so as to aim at entering the second entrance, it is assumed that the reliability of the notified information is lowered. This is not preferable because the function of the notification unit may not be utilized.

  In this regard, according to this feature, when the switching means is in the first switching mode (that is, when entering the second entrance part is more difficult than entering the first entrance part), When the notification is limited and the switching means is in the second switching mode (that is, when entering the second entrance is easier than entering the first entrance), the notification is executed. Is done. Thereby, it becomes possible to improve the reliability of the player with respect to the notification means, and the notification function of the notification means can be suitably exhibited.

Feature A13. The second entrance part can be switched between a first state and a second state in which a game ball is easier to enter the second entrance part than the first state,
Comprising a first switching means (function for executing a power combination support process in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81) for switching the second entrance part to the first state and the second state;
The first switching means has a switching mode for switching the second pitching portion between the first state and the second state as compared with the first switching mode (low frequency support mode) and the first switching mode. It has a second switching mode (high frequency support mode) that tends to become two states,
Further, the first switching means is set so that entering the second entrance part is more difficult than entering the first entrance part when in the first switching mode. And in the second switching mode, it is set so that entering the second entrance part is easier than entering the first entrance part,
A variable pitching device (variable winning device 32) that can be switched between a closed state in which inflow of gaming balls is impossible and an open state in which inflow of gaming balls is allowed;
And a second switching means for performing switching control between the third switching mode for maintaining the variable pitching device in the closed state and the fourth switching mode for alternately switching the variable pitching device to the closed state and the open state. And
The second switching means enters the fourth switching mode based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determining means that the special information to be determined corresponds to the grant correspondence result corresponding to the grant information. Is set to
The first switching means is set to be in the first switching mode when the second switching means is in the fourth switching mode,
The limiting means is set to be in the restricted state when the second switching means is in the fourth switching mode, and to be in the allowed state when the second switching means is in the third switching mode. The gaming machine according to any one of features A3 to A7, wherein:

  According to the configuration having the notification means shown in the feature A1 or the like, even if it is notified that the entry to the second entry portion is more advantageous to the player than the entry to the first entry portion, If there is no real benefit from playing the game so as to aim at entering the second entrance, it is assumed that the reliability of the notified information is lowered. This is not preferable because the function of the notification unit may not be utilized.

  In this regard, according to the present feature, when the first switching means is in the first switching mode (that is, when entering the second entrance part is more difficult than entering the first entrance part). When the notification is restricted and the first switching means is in the second switching mode (that is, entering the second entrance part is easier than entering the first entrance part). Notification is executed. Thereby, it becomes possible to improve the reliability of the player with respect to the notification means, and the notification function of the notification means can be suitably exhibited.

  In addition, in the state in which entry into the variable entry device is permitted, entry of the game ball into the variable entry device is promoted by suppressing entry into the second entry portion. It becomes. In such a gaming state, it is assumed that a game ball is launched with the aim of a variable winning device regardless of the difference between the advantages and disadvantages of the first and second pitching units, and the corresponding information by the notification means It is assumed that the notification will not be useful. Therefore, by restricting the notification of the correspondence information in the gaming state, the correspondence information display area on the display screen can be used for other purposes, and a practically preferable configuration can be realized.

  In the configuration in which the “restriction means” shown in the feature A3 is added to the features A8 to A11, the technical features shown in the feature A12 and the feature A13 can be applied.

Feature B1. A display unit (seal member 302) that is provided at a site that is visible from the front of the gaming machine and displays information about the specifications of the gaming machine;
A gaming machine comprising switching means (shielding member 321) capable of switching between a shielding state in which the display unit cannot be viewed from the front of the gaming machine and a non-shielding state in which the display unit is not shielded.

  According to the feature B1, information regarding the specifications of the gaming machine can be switched between display and non-display. If it is not desired to explicitly indicate the information due to the convenience of the game hall, or if there is a possibility that the player may be disadvantaged by displaying the information, the information can be hidden by the switching means. In particular, as compared with the case where a means for simply shielding the display unit is provided, if the switching means shown in this feature is adopted, it is possible to deal with various business forms for each game hall.

  Note that it is effective to apply the configuration shown in this feature to the following configuration, for example.

  That is, “a launching means for launching a game ball to a game area based on a predetermined launch operation, a launching portion provided in the game area and capable of entering a game ball flowing down the game area, and the entrance Based on the fact that a game ball has entered the ball part, information acquisition means for acquiring special information, acquisition information storage means for storing special information acquired by the information acquisition means, and storage in the acquisition information storage means Special determination information for determining whether or not the special information corresponds to predetermined grant information, and the result of the grant determination by the grant determination means is that the special information to be determined corresponds to the grant information In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player based on the result of the grant response, the game area includes at least a first pitching portion as the pitching portion. 2nd ball club is individual The acquisition information storage means is provided with a first acquisition information storage means for storing special information acquired by the information acquisition means when a game ball enters the first ball entry section, and the first acquisition information storage means. And 2nd acquisition information storage means for storing special information acquired by the information acquisition means when a game ball enters the 2 entrance parts, the grant determination means includes the first acquisition information storage means and The grant determination is performed for each of the special information stored in the second acquisition information storage means, and the grant determination based on the special information stored in the second acquisition information storage means is the first information. Applying to the “gaming machine set to be more advantageous to the player than the grant determination based on the special information stored in the acquired information storage means”, the “second display as the information relating to the specification is the display unit The entrance to the club 1 mapping corresponding Show on than ball entrance to ball entrance portion which is advantageous to the player "In the structure, can enjoy the following advantages.

  In a gaming machine in which a difference between advantages and disadvantages is set for each pitching part, a player aims at the second pitching part that is set advantageously by displaying the corresponding information on the display part. Is assumed to fire. Here, if the nail adjustment is performed according to the business form of the game hall, and the winning probability for the second winning portion is set lower than the winning probability for the first winning portion, By continuing to fire the game ball aiming at the two entering parts, it may be difficult to advance the game advantageously. Therefore, in a game hall that employs such a sales form, the display unit is shielded by the switching means, thereby avoiding the occurrence of inconvenience such as confusion for the player due to the contents displayed on the display unit. Can do.

Feature B2. A game board (game board 24) having a game area formed on the front surface;
A transparent panel (window panel 62) disposed in front of the game board and facing the game board across the game area;
The display unit is disposed on a portion of the gaming board facing the panel unit, and can be viewed from the front of the gaming machine through the panel unit when the switching unit is in the non-shielding state. And
The gaming machine according to Feature B1, wherein the switching means is disposed between the game board and the panel unit.

  When the switching means shown in the feature B1 is adopted, since display / non-display is selected according to the intention on the game hall side, it is not preferable that the switching means can be operated by the player. Therefore, as shown in this feature, if the switching means is disposed between the game board and the panel portion, unnecessary access to the switching means can be suppressed by the panel portion. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the said inconvenience can be suppressed suitably. In addition, in the hall manager, by moving the panel unit from the position facing the game board, it is possible to facilitate access to the switching means, while switching unnecessary access described above. A reduction in the operability of the means can be suppressed.

  In addition, it is good to avoid that a game ball collides with the switch means by arrange | positioning the switch means in the position which a game ball cannot reach | attain outside a game area or a game area. Thereby, the inconvenience that a switching means switches unexpectedly can be suppressed suitably.

Feature B3. A game area is provided in front of the game board,
Providing a game part (decorative member 39) provided so as to protrude from the front surface of the game board, arranged in the game area or partitioning the game area,
The gaming machine according to Feature B2, wherein the display unit and the switching unit are arranged in a portion of the gaming component facing the front of the gaming machine.

  When the structure which arrange | positions a display part to a game board as shown to the characteristic B2 is employ | adopted, it is possible to suppress the unnecessary access with respect to the display part, ensuring the visibility of a display part. However, it is not preferable that the game area is pressed by the display unit or the switching unit. Therefore, in this feature, the display unit and the switching means are arranged at a part of the game part which is provided so as to protrude from the front surface of the game board and which is arranged in the game area or facing the front of the game machine of the game part. Thus, it is possible to suitably suppress the occurrence of the inconvenience described above.

Feature B4. A game board (game board 24);
A control device (main control device 81) for performing various controls relating to the game,
The control device is configured by one of a first control device and a second control device provided individually,
The first information related to the specification of the gaming machine stored in the first control device is different from the second information related to the specification of the gaming machine stored in the second control device,
A first display unit (first display unit 401) provided on a portion of the gaming board that is visible from the front of the gaming machine and displaying the first correspondence information according to the first information;
A second display unit (second display unit 411) that is provided on a portion of the gaming board that is visible from the front of the gaming machine and displays second correspondence information related to the second information;
The first display unit is shielded so as not to be visible from the front of the gaming machine, the first state where the second display unit is not shielded, and the second display unit is shielded from being visible from the front of the gaming machine. A gaming machine comprising switching means (shielding member 421) capable of switching to a second state in which the first display portion is not shielded.

  According to the feature B4, a display unit is provided on the game board, and the display unit displays information related to the specifications of the gaming machine (for example, jackpot probability or transition probability to the probability variation state at the time of jackpot), so that a player or the like Can properly grasp the specifications of the gaming machine.

  Moreover, by having a 1st display part and a 2nd display part as a display part, and enabling one of these both display parts to be shielded, sharing of a game board with a different model can be promoted. Specifically, by changing information related to specifications (programs, data, etc.) stored in the control device, it is possible to configure a plurality of gaming machines having similar specifications but different specifications. The variation of can be diversified. In this case, by displaying the specifications of each gaming machine on the display unit in the two gaming machines having different specifications of the gaming machine described above, it is possible to share the gaming board among these gaming machines. That is, when displaying the first correspondence information corresponding to one gaming machine, the first display unit is displayed by the switching means (the second display unit is shielded), and the second correspondence information corresponding to the other gaming machine is displayed. Is displayed, the second display unit may be displayed by the switching means (the first display unit is shielded). Thereby, while increasing the variation of a gaming machine, the accompanying increase in management burden such as inventory management can be suitably suppressed.

  Feature B5. In addition to the first state and the second state, the switching means can be switched to a third state in which both the first display unit and the second display unit are shielded from being visible from the front of the gaming machine. The gaming machine according to Feature B4, wherein the gaming machine is provided.

  In a game hall or the like, it is not always necessary to display information regarding the specifications of the gaming machine, and whether or not to perform the display is arbitrary. Therefore, as shown in this feature, if it is possible to shield both display units by switching the switching means to the third state, the display mode may be adapted to the business form of the game hall. And a practically preferable configuration can be realized.

  Each invention of the above-mentioned feature B group is effective when applied to the following problems.

  For example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to shift to a predetermined gaming state such as a special gaming state when a gaming ball has entered a ball-entry section provided in the gaming area. Is called. In the case where the lottery result is a win for transition to a special gaming state (so-called jackpot), for example, opening and closing of a variable pitching device provided in the gaming area is executed, and a game according to the number of balls entering the variable pitching device The ball is dispensed.

  In recent years, the specifications of gaming machines tend to diversify, but it is possible to improve the ease of attachment to the gaming machines, fairness, etc. by displaying information on the specifications of gaming machines.

  However, depending on the business form of the game hall, there is a possibility that the player may be disadvantaged in displaying the above information. This can reduce the reliability of the display and can make it difficult to properly exhibit the various effects described above.

  The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which the above features can be applied is shown below.

  Pachinko gaming machine: operation means (launching handle 54) operated by a player, game ball launching means (game ball launching mechanism 53) for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operation means, and the launched game ball A ball passage (rail portions 51, 52) for guiding the player to a predetermined game area, and each game part (nail 38, etc.) arranged in the game area. A gaming machine that gives a privilege to a player when a game ball passes through the mouth 31 or the like.

  Slot machine, etc .: A variable display means that displays a symbol sequence consisting of a plurality of symbols in a variable manner and then stops and displays the symbol sequence. Special game advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stoppage or when a predetermined time elapses and the final stop symbol at the time of stoppage is a specific symbol A gaming machine that generates a state (bonus game, etc.).

  Ball-use belt-type game machine: Equipped with variable display means that displays the symbol sequence consisting of multiple symbols in a variably displayed state, and then stops and displays the symbol sequence. The special game state (bonus) that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operating means or when the predetermined time elapses, and the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol A throwing device that performs a throwing process for taking in a game ball from the ball tray and a payout device for paying out the game ball to the ball tray, A gaming machine configured such that the operation of the starting operation means is made effective when a game ball is inserted by.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine as a game machine, 24 ... Game board, 33 ... Upper operation opening as 1st entrance part, 34 ... Lower operation entrance as 2nd entrance part, 39 ... Decoration member, 40 ... As display device Symbol display device, 41 ... display screen, 45 ... first holding lamp unit, 46 ... second holding lamp unit, 53 ... game ball launching mechanism, 62 ... window panel, 81 ... main control device, 88 ... constituting limiting means Display limit switch 202, MPU, 212 ... display control device, 232 ... reserved ball storage area as acquisition information storage means, 252 ... MPU, 253 ... ROM, 302 ... seal member as notification means, 311 ... shielding member, 401 ... 1st display part, 411 ... 2nd display part, 421 ... The shielding member which comprises a limiting means, PE ... Game area | region, Ra ... The reserved area for 1st result display parts as 1st acquisition information storage means, Rb ... Second The second result display unit for holding area as obtained information storage means.

Claims (2)

Based on a predetermined launch operation, launch means for launching a game ball to the game area,
A pitching portion that is provided in the gaming area and into which a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area can enter;
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on a game ball entering the entrance portion;
Acquisition information storage means for storing special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
Grant determination means for determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined grant information;
A privilege granting unit that grants a privilege to the player based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determining unit that the special information to be determined corresponds to the grant correspondence result corresponding to the grant information. In gaming machines,
The game area is provided with at least a first entrance portion and a second entrance portion individually as the entrance portion,
The acquired information storage means includes
First acquisition information storage means for storing special information acquired by the information acquisition means when a game ball has entered the first entrance section;
A second acquisition information storage means for storing special information acquired by the information acquisition means when a game ball enters the second entrance section;
The grant determination means performs the grant determination for each of the special information stored in the first acquisition information storage means and the second acquisition information storage means,
The gaming machine is
When the grant determination is performed on the special information stored in the second acquisition information storage unit, the grant determination is performed on the special information stored in the first acquisition information storage unit. Is more advantageous to the player than
Display means for displaying correspondence information corresponding to the fact that entry into the second entry portion is more advantageous to the player than entry into the first entry portion on a predetermined display unit;
When the special information is stored in at least one of the first acquisition information storage unit and the second acquisition information storage unit, and both the first acquisition information storage unit and the second acquisition information storage unit When the special information is not stored, the display mode of the corresponding information in the predetermined display unit is switched, and the number of the special information stored in the first acquisition information storage unit and the second acquisition information storage unit is changed. Accordingly, the gaming machine is configured such that the display area of the corresponding information on the predetermined display unit is changed. The gaming machine according to claim 1, which is a pachinko machine.

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