JP6421831B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine having a game area where game balls flow down.

  As a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, one having a variable pitching device provided in a gaming area is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In such a gaming machine, for example, the gaming state shifts to a specific control state when a gaming ball passes through an operating port provided in the gaming area. In this case, the variable pitching device is opened for a predetermined period of time, and the game ball can enter the variable pitching device. Then, as a specific event, for example, based on the fact that a game ball has entered the variable pitching device and the game ball has entered a favorable entrance such as a V prize opening provided in the variable pitching device, the above variable Opening and closing of the ball entry device or other variable ball entry device is continuously performed in a predetermined manner. On the other hand, when the specific event does not occur, the opening and closing of the subsequent variable pitching device is terminated without continuing.

JP 2003-325811 A

  Here, in gaming machines such as the above-mentioned examples, it is necessary to increase the degree of attention to the game well, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of favorably increasing the degree of attention to a game.

  Hereinafter, means for solving the above problems will be described.

The invention according to claim 1 is a launching means for launching a game ball toward a game area based on a player's launch operation;
A ball entry means capable of entering a game ball flowing down the game area;
In a gaming machine equipped with
The ball entrance means,
A first entrance part into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
A second entrance part into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
A privilege granting region so that the privilege is provided to the player when ball entrance the game ball is ball entrance a possible ball entrance to said ball entrance means,
By itself it is displaced, and sorting means for distributing gaming balls which have entered the special the ball entrance means in any of the positions other than the privilege granting region and the privilege granting region,
With
The game ball that has entered the first entrance part is led to one of the points other than the privilege grant area and the benefit grant area in a different path from the game ball that has entered the second entrance part. Configuration,
In the case of aiming for the entrance of a game ball into the first entrance part and the entrance of the game ball into the second entrance part, the first entrance part and the second entrance part are It is provided that it is necessary to change the aspect of the launch operation,
The distribution means is configured such that, for at least a predetermined period, a game ball that has entered one of the first and second balls is led to the privilege grant area , and a ball that has entered the other Is configured not to be led to the privilege grant area ,
The gaming machine can give a privilege by a first notification that a privilege can be given by a game ball that has entered the first ball entry unit and a game ball that has entered the second ball entry unit. It is provided with the alerting | reporting control means to perform the 2nd alerting | reporting which alert | reports this with an alerting | reporting means.

  It becomes possible to increase the degree of attention to the game well.

It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. (A), (b) It is the schematic for demonstrating the display content in the display screen of a symbol display apparatus. (A) Front view of distribution winning device, (b) Front view of distribution winning device with front cover removed, (c) Explanatory view for explaining a distribution unit. 5A is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 5B, FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 5B, and FIG. 5C is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC in FIG. FIG. (A) Longitudinal sectional view of the special electric prize winning device in the closed state, (b) Vertical sectional view of the special electric prize winning device in the open state. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the content of the various counters used for a success / failure lottery. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol accessory control process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the special electricity start process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the special electric power completion | finish process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the electric power symbol change start process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the process during electric power symbol determination in MPU of the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the electric power start process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the guidance part confirmation process in MPU of a main controller. (A) Flowchart showing V winning notification process in MPU of main control device, (b) Explanatory drawing explaining the correspondence between the value of the guide detection counter and the position of the first V winning opening guide. It is a flowchart which shows the process during electric power release in MPU of a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the electric power end process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the process for distribution prize-winning in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the notification lottery process in MPU of a display control apparatus. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the timing of V winning notification, and the operation timing of the distribution winning device in branch execution mode. It is a front view of the allocation prize-winning apparatus at the time of removing the front cover in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows V prize alerting | reporting process in MPU of the main controller in 2nd Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board in 3rd Embodiment. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the content of the various counters used for a success / failure lottery. (A) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the success / failure table for 1st special drawings, (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the success / failure table for 2nd special drawings. (A) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the distribution table for 1st special drawings, (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the distribution table for 2nd special drawings. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric control process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the acquisition process of the hold information by the side of a special figure in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure change start process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the data setting process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure finalizing process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the electric power end process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the special electric power completion | finish process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the process during electric power release in 4th Embodiment. (A) It is a front view of the allocation prize-winning apparatus in 5th Embodiment, (b) It is a schematic diagram which shows a mode that a ball-entry shutter is an open state and a guide piece is a guide state, (c) It is a schematic diagram which shows a mode that a spherical shutter is an open state and a guide piece is a non-guide state.

<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 perspective view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the main configuration of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG. In FIG. 2, the configuration in the game area of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for convenience.

  The pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a gaming machine main body 12 that is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to be rotatable forward. The outer frame 11 is configured by connecting wooden plates 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. In the pachinko machine 10, the outer frame 11 is not an essential configuration, and may be configured such that the outer frame 11 is provided in the island facility of the game hall.

  As shown in FIG. 2, 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. ing. 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.

  A front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by 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. Further, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and can be rotated backward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in a front view.

  The gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device at the rotating tip, and has a function of locking the gaming machine main body 12 to the outer frame 11 so that it cannot be opened. The door frame 14 has a function of locking the door frame 14 to the inner frame 13 so as not to 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. FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 24.

  An inner rail portion 25 and an outer rail portion 26 are attached to the game board 24 so as to partition a part of the outer edge of the game area PE, and the inner rail portion 25 and the outer rail portion 26 guide the guiding means. As a guide rail, it is configured. A game ball launched from a game ball launching mechanism 27 attached below the window hole 23 in the resin base 21 is guided to the upper part of the game area PE by a guide rail.

  Incidentally, the game ball launching mechanism 27 includes a launch rail 27a extending toward the guide rail, a ball feeding device 27b for supplying a game ball stored in an upper plate 66a described later onto the launch rail 27a, and the launch rail 27a. And a solenoid 27c which is an electric actuator for firing the game ball supplied to the guide rail. When the firing operation device (or firing handle) 28 provided on the front door frame 14 is rotated, the solenoid 27c is driven and controlled, and a game ball is launched.

  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 prize opening 31, a special prize winning device 32 provided as special entry means, an operation opening (or start entry part) 33, through gates 34, 35, a variable display unit 36, and distribution entry means. Are provided, a special symbol display unit 38 as a main display unit, an electric symbol display unit 39 as an accessory display unit, and the like. A plurality of general winning ports 31 are provided.

  Even if a ball enters the through gates 34 and 35, the game ball is not paid out. On the other hand, when a ball is entered into the general winning port 31, the special prize winning device 32, the operation port 33, and the distribution winning device 37, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Specifically, with respect to the number of prize balls, three prize balls are paid out when a ball enters the operation port 33 and a ball enters the sorting prize device 37. When the entrance to the winning opening 31 occurs and the entrance to the special prize winning device 32 occurs, payout of 10 prize balls is executed.

  However, the number of these prize balls is arbitrary. For example, the number of prize balls related to the sorting prize winning device 37 is larger than the number of prize balls related to the handling slot 33. The number of prize balls may be different. In addition, the number of winning balls related to the distribution winning device 37 may be the same as or greater than that of at least one of the general winning opening 31 and the special electricity winning device 32. The number of prize balls related to the special electric prize winning device 32 may be larger than the number of other prize balls.

  In addition, an out port 24a 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 24a. In addition, the game board 24 is provided with a large number of nails 24b in order to disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball as appropriate, and various members (functions) such as a windmill are provided.

  Here, the entry means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and is not only a mode of being discharged from the game area PE after passing through the opening, but also from the game area PE after passing through the opening. A mode in which no discharge occurs is also included. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the game ball from entering the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the operating port 33, the through gates 34 and 35, and the sorting winning device 37 Entering a game ball into is also expressed as a prize.

  A variable display unit 36 is provided so as to include the central portion of the game area PE. Due to the fact that the peripheral portion of the variable display unit 36 protrudes in front of the pachinko machine 10 from the surface of the game board 24, an area where the game ball launched into the game area PE can flow down is defined. Specifically, in the game area PE, an upper area PE1 that is an area above a predetermined height position of the variable display unit 36, and a lower area than the variable display unit 36 that is continuous below the upper area PE1. The left region PE2 that is the left region, the right region PE3 that is continuous to the lower side of the upper region PE1 and to the right of the variable display unit 36, the left region PE2, and the right region PE3. On the other hand, it is divided into a lower region PE4 which is continuous below and below the variable display unit 36.

  When the player operates the shooting operation device 28 with a rotation amount within a first range that is less than the reference rotation amount as the first shooting operation, the game ball is moved to the left of the lateral center position in the upper region PE1. Run down. In this case, the game balls flow down in the order of the upper region PE1, the left region PE2, and the lower region PE4. On the other hand, when the player operates the shooting operation device 28 with the rotation amount in the second range that is equal to or larger than the reference rotation amount as the second shooting operation, in the upper region PE1, on the right side of the lateral center position. A game ball begins to flow down. In this case, the game balls flow down in the order of the upper region PE1, the right region PE3, and the lower region PE4. That is, the player can play the game so that the game ball flows down the left region PE2 of the left region PE2 and the right region PE3 by adjusting the amount of rotation operation of the launch operation device 28, and the right region A game can be played so that the game ball flows down through PE3.

  The operation port 33 is installed in the lower region PE4. The operation port 33 is opened upward, and no member for opening and closing is provided. In a situation where game balls are being fired in the same manner, the winning probability to the operation port 33 is constant without depending on the game state. The operation port 33 is disposed immediately below the stage 36a formed in the variable display unit 36, and is a game ball that has flowed into the stage 36a through a guide passage formed in the variable display unit 36. The game balls discharged from the center of the display unit 36 to the outside of the variable display unit 36 are easily awarded to the operation port 33. The operation port 33 is provided with a detection sensor 33a, and a game ball won in the operation port 33 is detected by the detection sensor 33a.

  Here, since the operation port 33 is provided in the lower region PE4 as described above, the shooting operation device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left region PE2, and the right region PE3 is played. In any case where the firing operation device 28 is operated so that the ball flows down, it is possible to win the operating port 33.

  The through gate 34 is installed in the left region PE2. In other words, the through gate 34 cannot receive a prize when the shooting operation device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down the right region PE3, and the shooting operation device 28 so that the game ball flows down the left region PE2. Winning is possible when is operated. The through gate 35 is installed in the right region PE3. That is, the through gate 35 cannot receive a prize when the shooting operation device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left region PE2, and the shooting operation device 28 so that the game ball flows down the right region PE3. Winning is possible when is operated.

  The through gates 34 and 35 have through holes (not shown) penetrating in the vertical direction, and the game balls that have won the through gates 34 and 35 flow down the game area PE after winning. As a result, the game balls that have won the through gates 34 and 35 can win the distribution winning device 37. The through gates 34 and 35 are provided with detection sensors 34a and 35a, and the game balls won in the through gates 34 and 35 are detected by the detection sensors 34a and 35a.

  The branch execution mode is started in the distribution winning device 37 based on winning in the through gates 34 and 35. Specifically, an internal lottery is performed with a winning at the through gates 34 and 35 as a trigger, and an electric role symbol display unit 39 provided in a lower left corner, which is a region where a game ball does not pass in the game region PE, and The symbol display device 42 of the variable display unit 36 displays the variation of the pattern. Then, when the result of the internal lottery is a support win and a stop result corresponding to the result is displayed and the variable display is terminated, the process shifts to the branch execution mode. In the branch execution mode, the electric accessory 37c is driven in a predetermined manner, and it is possible to enter the distribution winning device 37. A specific aspect of the electric accessory 37c will be described later.

  The electronic symbol display unit 39 is configured by a segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner, but is not limited thereto, and is not limited thereto. It may be constituted by other types of display devices such as a device, a CRT or a dot matrix display. In addition, as a pattern variably displayed on the electric role symbol display unit 39, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variably displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed, and a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variably displayed Alternatively, a configuration in which a plurality of colors are switched and displayed can be considered.

  In addition, an electric role holding display unit 41 is provided at a position adjacent to the electric role symbol display unit 39. The maximum number of game balls won through the through gates 34 and 35 is reserved, and the reserved number is displayed when the electronic role reservation display section 41 is turned on.

  A jackpot lottery is performed with a winning at the operating port 33 as a trigger. Then, the lottery result is clearly shown through the display effect in the special symbol display unit 38 and the symbol display device 42 of the variable display unit 36.

  In detail, the special figure display unit 38 displays a variation or predetermined display of a picture by performing a big hit lottery with a winning at the operation port 33 as a trigger. Then, a result corresponding to the lottery result is displayed.

  The special figure display unit 38 is constituted by a segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner, but is not limited to this, and a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device , Or other types of display devices such as CRT or dot matrix display. In addition, as a pattern displayed on the special figure display unit 38, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are displayed, or a plurality of types of colors A configuration in which is displayed is conceivable.

  In detail, the symbol display device 42 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. The symbol display device 42 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and may be another display device having a display screen such as a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or a CRT, and is a dot matrix display. May be.

  In the symbol display device 42, when the variation display or predetermined display of the pattern is performed on the special symbol display unit 38 based on the winning in the operation port 33, the variation display or predetermined display of the symbol is performed accordingly. In the symbol display device 42, not only a display effect triggered by winning a prize at the operation port 33, but also a display effect during a branch execution mode or an opening / closing execution mode, which will be described later, which transitions after winning a big win. .

  The display contents when the symbol display is performed on the symbol display device 42 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a display screen 42 a of the symbol display device 42.

  A symbol, which is a kind of symbol, is composed of nine types of main symbols with numbers “1” to “9”, respectively, and a sub symbol composed of shell-shaped symbols. More specifically, the main symbols are configured by attaching numbers “1” to “9” to nine types of character symbols such as octopus.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, on the display screen 42a of the symbol display device 42, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 of an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage are set as a plurality of display areas. 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.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, on the display screen 42a, 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 is like that. Further, as shown in FIG. 4A, five effective lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right lower line L4, and a right upper line L5 are set on the display screen 42a. .

  In the case where the symbol variation display is performed on the display screen 42a based on the winning to the operation port 33, the variation display is started so that the symbols in the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 scroll in a predetermined direction with periodicity. . Then, the display is switched from the variable display to the standby display in the order of the upper symbol row Z1 → the lower symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and finally, the predetermined symbol is statically displayed in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. . In addition, when the symbol variation display is finished, or when it corresponds to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode described later, the same symbol combination is formed on any of the effective lines.

  It should be noted that the display is started by the special symbol display unit 38 and the symbol display device 42 based on the winning at the operation port 33, and the predetermined time until the predetermined result is displayed is equivalent to one game. In addition, the design of the symbol variation display in the symbol display device 42 is not limited to the above, and is arbitrary. The number of symbol columns, the direction of symbol variation display in the symbol sequence, the number of symbols in each symbol row, etc. Can be appropriately changed. Also, the pattern that is variably displayed on the symbol display device 42 is not limited to the above-described pattern. For example, only a numeral may be variably displayed as the pattern.

  Further, on the front side of the variable display unit 36, a special figure holding display section 43 is provided below the symbol display device 42, as shown in FIG. The maximum number of game balls won in the operation port 33 is reserved, and the reserved number is displayed by turning on the special figure display unit 43.

  When a win is won in the jackpot lottery based on the winning at the operating port 33, the mode shifts to an opening / closing execution mode in which a winning to the special electricity winning device 32 is possible.

  Further, as described above, when the support winning is made by the lottery based on the winning to the through gates 34 and 35, the branch execution mode is entered, and the winning to the distribution winning device 37 becomes possible. The distribution prize winning device 37 is provided with a first V prize opening guide section, which will be described later. When a game ball enters the first V prize opening guidance section (hereinafter referred to as a V prize), a special electric prize is awarded. The system shifts to an opening / closing execution mode in which a prize can be awarded to the device 32.

  The distribution winning device 37 is provided at a position below the operation port 33 in the lower region PE4. That is, the distribution winning device 37 can win in any of the cases where the firing operation device 28 is operated so that the game balls flow down the left region PE2 and the right region PE3. On the other hand, the special electric prize winning device 32 is provided below the through gate 35 and above the special figure display section 38 in the right region PE3. In other words, the special electric prize winning device 32 cannot win when the launch operation device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left area PE2, and the launch operation device so that the game ball flows down the right area PE3. Winning is possible when 28 is being operated.

  The configuration of the distribution winning device 37 of both winning devices 32 and 37 will be described with reference to FIG. 5 (a) to 5 (c) are schematic diagrams showing the configuration of the distribution winning device 37, FIG. 5 (a) is a front view of the distribution winning device 37, and FIG. 5 (b) is the front cover 37a removed. FIG. 5C is an explanatory diagram for explaining the distribution unit 51a.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), the allocation prize winning device 37 has a winning ball 45a, 45b that allows a game ball to be awarded inside the sorting prize winning device 37, and a ball entered into the pitch winning parts 45a, 45b. An electric accessory 37c that can be switched to a state that is likely to occur or a state that is unlikely to occur, a game ball that has been awarded to the V prize winning device 37, or a game ball that has been awarded to the prize winning device 37 Are provided to the sorting base portion 51b. The inner passages 44a and 44b are provided for guiding the balls from the ball entering portions 45a and 45b to the sorting unit 51a.

  The distribution base portion 51b is formed in a plate shape, and a concave portion 51c formed so as to be recessed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10 is provided at the approximate center thereof. Further, a flange is formed on the peripheral edge of the sorting base 51b, and the flange is pressed against the game board 24 from the front side of the pachinko machine 10 and fixed with screws (not shown). Therefore, the distribution unit 51 a is attached in a state of protruding from the front surface of the game board 24.

  The ball-entry portions 45a and 45b have openings that open obliquely upward. The size of the opening is slightly larger than that of one game ball, and the game balls flowing down can enter the ball entry portions 45a and 45b one by one through the opening. .

  In addition, as the incoming ball portions 45a and 45b, a left incoming ball portion 45a and a right incoming ball portion 45b are provided corresponding to the path of the game ball flowing down. The left entry portion 45a is provided with an opening in a direction in which a game ball flowing down the left region PE2 can easily enter, and specifically, is provided so as to face the upper left. The right entrance portion 45b is provided with an opening in a direction in which a game ball flowing down the right region PE3 can easily enter, and is specifically provided so as to face the upper right.

  As specific positions of the ball entry portions 45a and 45b, a left ball entry portion 45a is provided at the lower left of the operation port 33 in the game area PE, and a right ball entry portion 45b is provided at the lower right of the operation port 33.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game ball flowing down the game area PE through the upper side of the operation port 33 is guided to the outside by the nail 24c. A plurality of nails 24d are provided below the operation port 33 and between the operation port 33 and each of the ball entry portions 45a and 45b, and the interval between the nails 24d is smaller than the game ball. Yes. Further, the distance between the nail 24d and the operation port 33 and the distance between the nail 24d and the ball-entry portions 45a and 45b are smaller than the game ball.

  As described above, by providing the operation port 33, the ball entering portions 45a and 45b, and the nails 24c and 24d, the game balls flowing down the left region PE2 can easily win the left ball entering portion 45a. However, it is difficult to enter the right entrance 45b. Further, the game balls flowing down the right area PE3 are easy to win the right-hand entering portion 45b, but are difficult to win the left-hand entering portion 45a.

  The distribution winning device 37 is provided with an electric accessory 37c that switches the game ball to a state where it is easy to enter the ball entering portions 45a and 45b or a state where it is difficult to enter the game. As shown in FIG. 5A, the electric accessory 37c is provided with a guide piece 37d made up of a pair of left and right movable pieces and a ball entrance shutter 37e also made up of a pair of left and right movable pieces.

  The guide piece 37d is connected to a guide drive unit 37f mounted on the back side of the game board 24, and is driven by the guide drive unit 37f to be guided by a two-dot chain line in FIG. And it arrange | positions in either of the non-guide states shown as the continuous line of Fig.5 (a).

  In the guide state, the guide piece 37d is arranged so as to generate a support surface for supporting the flowing game ball from below, and the support surface is inclined upward from the ball entering portions 45a and 45b to the outside of the sorting prize winning device 37. Placed in. In the non-guide state, the guide piece 37d is disposed such that the support surface is in the lateral direction.

  Further, the entrance shutter 37e is connected to the entrance shutter drive unit 37g, and is driven by the entrance shutter drive unit 37g and is shown in an open state and a diagram shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 5 (a) is placed in one of the closed states indicated by the solid line.

  In the open state, the ball entrance shutter 37e is slid upward from the closed state, and is disposed at a position that does not cover the entire opening of the ball entrance portions 45a and 45b. In the closed state, the entrance shutter 37e is slid downward from the open state, and is disposed at a position covering the entire opening of the entrance portions 45a and 45b.

  When the ball shutter 37e is in the closed state, the game ball cannot win the sorting prize device 37, and when the ball shutter 37e is in the open state, it is possible to win the sorting prize device 37. In addition, the guide piece 37d is in a guide state when the ball shutter 37e is in an open state, and winning of the game ball to the sorting and winning device 37 is likely to occur.

  As a specific mode of the electric accessory 37c, when the entrance shutter 37e is changed from the closed state to the release state, the entrance shutter 37e slides upward to be in an open position, and enters the entrance portions 45a and 45b. It is possible to enter the game balls.

  After the entrance shutter 37e is in the open state, the guide piece 37d is arranged so as to extend from the lower end of the entrance of the entrance portions 45a and 45b in the direction in which the opening surface of the entrance faces, and becomes the guide position. At the guide position, the guide piece 37d can receive the game ball that has flowed down the game area PE from below and can guide it to the ball entry portions 45a and 45b.

  When the entrance shutter 37e changes from the open state to the close state, the guide piece 37d is in the non-guide state before the entrance shutter 37e. In addition, the electric combination 37c provided in each of the entrance parts 45a and 45b is simultaneously driven by a guide drive part 37f for driving the guide piece 37d and an entrance shutter drive part 37g for driving the entrance shutter 37e. And perform the same operation.

  The game balls that have won the distribution winning device 37 through the ball entering portions 45a and 45b pass through the internal passages 44a and 44b, and are provided at the end opposite to the ball entering portions 45a and 45b in the internal passages 44a and 44b. It is guided to the sorting unit 51a through the discharged portions 46a and 46b. The discharge portions 46a and 46b have openings that are slightly larger than one game ball, and the game balls in the internal passages 44a and 44b are discharged from the openings one by one to the sorting unit 51a. It is possible. In the distribution unit 51a, a distribution operation is performed that distributes whether or not the guided game ball is used as a trigger for shifting to the opening / closing execution mode.

  The discharge portions 46a and 46b are provided with discharge shutters 46c and 46d for stopping the movement of the game ball guided from the internal passages 44a and 44b. The discharge shutters 46c and 46d are connected to discharge shutter drive units 46e and 46f mounted on the back side of the game board 24, and are driven by the discharge shutter drive units 46e and 46f to indicate a closed state and two points Arranged in one of the open states indicated by chain lines.

  In the open state, the discharge shutters 46c and 46d are slid upward from the closed state, and are disposed at positions that do not cover the openings of the discharge portions 46a and 46b. In the closed state, the discharge shutters 46c and 46d are slid downward from the open state, and are disposed at positions that cover the openings of the discharge portions 46a and 46b.

  In the closed state of the discharge shutters 46c and 46d, the game balls that have won the distribution winning device 37 remain in the internal passages 44a and 44b, and the discharge shutter drive units 46e and 46f are opened, so that the discharge unit 46a. , 46b. The game ball is guided to the distribution unit 51a after being discharged from the discharge portions 46a and 46b. Details of the internal passages 44a and 44b and the discharge portions 46a and 46b will be described later. The discharge shutters 46c and 46d provided corresponding to the internal passages 44a and 44b are simultaneously driven by the discharge shutter driving units 46e and 46f, and execute the same operation.

  The distribution unit 51a includes a first distribution member 47 and a second distribution member 48 as shown in FIG. Moreover, the 1st distribution member 47 and the 2nd distribution member 48 are provided in the recessed part 51c of the distribution base part 51b so that it may become a position aligned in the front-back direction of the pachinko machine 10.

  The first distribution member 47 has a substantially disk shape with a diameter substantially the same as the distance between the discharge portions 46a and 46b. And the 1st distribution member 47 rotates with the drive of the distribution motor 53 provided in the back side of the distribution prize-winning apparatus 37 (refer FIG.5 (b)). Further, the rotation axis of the first distribution member 47 is provided in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 10 and slightly upward from the back side to the front side of the pachinko machine 10, and is used for driving the distribution motor 53. Along with this, it rotates in a specific direction, specifically clockwise.

  Ten ball guide portions 47a recessed inward are formed on the outer periphery of the first distribution member 47, and these ball guide portions 47a are arranged at equal intervals. Further, the ball guide portion 47 a is provided so as to open on the front surface side of the first sorting member 47. Of the ten ball guide portions 47a, nine ball guide portions 47a are bottomed outlet guide portions 47b, and one ball guide portion 47a is a bottomless first V winning opening guide portion 47c. ing. The bottom surface of the outlet guide 47b is inclined toward the back of the pachinko machine 10 toward the outside. Each ball guide portion 47a is sized to allow one game ball to enter, is symmetrical with respect to the central axis of the first sorting member 47, and is in front of the first sorting member 47. A game ball led out from the discharge portions 46a and 46b provided on a line that bisects the first distribution member 47 on the side enters one of the ball guide portions 47a.

  The second distribution member 48 has a substantially disk shape with the same diameter as the first distribution member 47. The second distribution member 48 is provided on the back side of the first distribution member 47 at a position where the first distribution member 47 and the central axis overlap. Further, since the second distribution member 48 is not connected to the rotation shaft of the distribution motor 53, only the first distribution member 47 rotates as the distribution motor 53 is driven, and the second distribution member 48 rotates. The distribution member 48 does not rotate.

  On the outer periphery of the second distribution member 48, a single second V prize winning guide 48a that is recessed inward is formed. The second V winning opening guide portion 48a has no bottom, and a V winning passage 49 for guiding the game ball to the back side of the game board 24 is formed on the back side of the second V winning opening guide portion 48a. As shown in FIG. 5 (b), the second V prize opening guide 48a is a position after the ball guide 47a has passed through the discharge part 46b in the rotational direction and before the discharge part 46a. It is fixed at a certain P1 position.

  The game ball that has entered the first V winning opening guide 47c reaches the front side of the second V winning opening guide 48a by reaching the position P1 as the first distribution member 47 rotates, and the first V winning opening From the guide 47c, the vehicle enters the second V prize opening guide 48a and is guided to the V winning path 49.

  Further, at the position P2 that is the position after the ball guide portion 47a has passed the position P1 in the rotation direction and before the discharge portion 46a, the side wall inside the recess 51c has an outlet. 50 is provided. The outlet 50 is an opening that opens to the inside of the recess 51c, and its size is slightly larger than that of one game ball. The outlet 50 is positioned below the opening portion of the outlet guide 47b that faces the side wall of the recess 51c when the outlet guide 47b reaches the position P2 as the first distribution member 47 rotates. It becomes. At this position, the peripheral edge of the outlet 50 and the peripheral edge of the opening of the outlet guide 47b are arranged so as to be in contact with each other. If a game ball is contained in the outlet guide 47b, It is guided to the lower outlet 50. The game ball guided to the detachment port 50 is guided from the detachment port 50 to the detachment passage 50a extending to the back side of the pachinko machine 10.

  The V winning path 49 and the leaving path 50a will be described with reference to FIG. 6 (a) is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 5 (b), FIG. 6 (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 5 (b), and FIG. FIG.6 (d) is CC sectional view taken on the line in FIG.5 (b).

  As shown in FIG. 5 (b), in the sorting unit 51a, the predetermined ball guide portion 47a passes through the discharge portion 46a, and then passes through the discharge portion 46b, the V winning path 49, and the outlet 50 in order. Move back to the section 46a.

  Here, when the game ball discharged from the discharge portion 46a to the ball guide portion 47a passes through the discharge portion 46b, the game ball is also discharged from the discharge portion 46b, so that two balls are placed in the same ball guide portion 47a. There is concern about game balls entering.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the game balls that have entered the outlet guide 47b from the discharge part 46a are arranged so that the front side of the first sorting member 47 is slightly upward, so that the pachinko machine 10 moves rearward and stops at a position in contact with the bottom surface of the outlet guide 47b and the side wall of the recess 51c. When the outlet guide part 47b is in a position corresponding to the ball entering from the discharge part 46b, a wall forming a part of the side wall of the recess 51c is provided on the right side of the position where the game ball is stationary. . An opening of the discharge part 46b is provided at a position above the front side of the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the wall. By providing the wall, it is possible to prevent a game ball receiving a downward force from entering the discharge portion 46b over the wall.

  Similarly, in the first V winning opening guide portion 47c, the game ball that has entered the first V winning opening guide portion 47c from the discharge portion 46a enters the discharge portion 46b across a wall that forms a part of the side wall of the recess 51c. Can be prevented.

  Further, the internal space of the ball guide portion 47a has a size that allows only one game ball to enter. Further, when a game ball enters the ball guide portion 47a from the discharge portion 46a, a part of the discharge passage of the discharge portion 46b is blocked by the game ball in the ball guide portion 47a. It becomes impossible to discharge from the discharge part 46b. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game balls from being discharged from the discharge portion 46b, and two game balls from entering the ball guide portion 47a at the same time.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, when a game ball enters the first V winning opening guide 47c, the first V winning opening guide 47c is positioned at P1, so that the second V winning opening guide 48a. A passage extending rearward of the pachinko machine 10 is formed together with the side wall of the recess 51c. A V winning path 49 is formed in communication with the path. The V winning path 49 is provided so as to be inclined downward toward the back side of the pachinko machine 10 and is formed so that the guided game ball is discharged to the back side of the pachinko machine 10. A V winning detection sensor 49a is provided in the middle of the V winning path 49, and a game ball passing through the V winning path 49 is detected by the V winning detection sensor 49a. Then, it is discharged out of the pachinko machine 10.

  As shown in FIG. 6C, the detachment passage 50a is formed by inclining downward from the detachment port 50 provided on the side wall of the recess 51c toward the back side of the pachinko machine 10, and the guided game ball is It is formed to be discharged to the back side of the pachinko machine 10. A disconnection detection sensor 50b is provided in the middle of the disconnection passage 50a, and a game ball passing through the disconnection passage 50a is detected by the disconnection detection sensor 50b. Then, it is discharged out of the pachinko machine 10.

  Since the rotation axis of the first distribution member 47 is in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 10, all the balls that enter the ball guide portion 47a receive a downward force due to gravity. A game ball entering the ball guide portion 47a and receiving a force in the downward direction is easily guided to the lower outlet 50 located when the ball guide portion 47a is in the position P2. As a result, among the game balls that have entered the ball guide portion 47a, the game balls that are arranged at positions facing the release port 50 are guided downward to the release passage 50a through the release port 50 by being displaced downward. The

  In the configuration in which all the game balls in the ball guide portion 47a are guided to the release passage 50a when the first distribution member 47 rotates in a certain direction and the ball guide portion 47a passes through the release port 50, the V prize The passage 49 is provided at a position where the ball guide portion 47a passes after passing through the discharge portions 46a and 46b, and at a position where the ball guide portion 47a passes before passing through the release port 50. Specifically, the first V winning opening guide 47c passes when the ball guiding portion 47a provided one piece before the first V winning opening guide 47c in the rotation direction passes through the release port 50. A V winning path 49 is provided at a position on the front side of the second distribution member 48.

  As already described, ten ball guide portions 47a are provided at equal intervals in the peripheral portion of the first distribution member 47, and a maximum of 10 distributions can be performed by the first distribution member 47 rotating once. It is possible. In addition, each of the discharge portions 46 a and 46 b is symmetric with respect to the central axis of the first distribution member 47, and the first distribution member 47 is arranged at the front side of the first distribution member 47 by 2 etc. It is provided on the dividing line. Since the discharge portions 46a and 46b are provided at such positions, the first sorting member 47 rotates halfway, so that five game balls from each of the discharge portions 46a and 46b are supplied to the ball guide portion 47a. It is possible to enter the ball.

  The allocation prize winning device 37 is configured to limit the number of balls entered into each of the ball entering portions 45a and 45b so that more than five game balls are not continuously discharged from each of the discharging portions 46a and 46b. Yes. Specifically, the number of balls entering each of the balls 45a and 45b is five.

  The internal passages 44a and 44b will be described in detail as a configuration for limiting the number of balls that enter the ball entering portions 45a and 45b.

  As the internal passages 44a and 44b, a left internal passage 44a and a right internal passage 44b are provided. The left internal passage 44a is formed with a passage extending downward so as to discharge the game ball entered from the left entrance portion 45a from the discharge portion 46a, and the right internal passage 44b is entered from the right entrance portion 45b. A passage extending downward is formed so as to discharge the game ball from the discharge portion 46b. Each internal passage 44a, 44b has an independent path, and is provided on the left side and the right side along the peripheral edge of the sorting unit 51a. As a result, the game balls that have entered one of the internal passages 44a and 44b can reach the sorting unit 51a without entering the other internal passages 44a and 44b.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), the internal passages 44a and 44b are formed in a straight line, the length is about five game balls, and the passage width is about one game ball. It has become. When the discharge shutters 46c and 46d are in a closed state, when five game balls enter the internal passages 44a and 44b in succession, the sixth ball cannot be entered. Since the internal passages 44a and 44b are configured not to allow more than five game balls at a time, it is possible to prevent more than the limit number of game balls from entering the internal passages 44a and 44b. When more than one game ball enters, there is no need to execute processing for invalidating some of the game balls.

  Detection sensors 37h and 37i for detecting the passage of game balls are provided at the entrances of the internal passages 44a and 44b. The detection sensors 37h and 37i are provided with a left detection sensor 37h that detects entering into the left internal passage 44a and a right detection sensor 37i that detects entry into the right internal passage 44b. When the entrance of five game balls is detected by any of the detection sensors, the left and right entrance shutters 37e are simultaneously closed. As already described, when the entrance shutter 37e is in the closed state, the guide piece 37d is first in the non-guide state. In this case, since the support surface that supports the game ball from below when the guide piece 37d is in the guide state faces in the lateral direction in the non-guide state, the game ball flows down.

  When five game balls have already entered the internal passages 44a and 44b, the sixth game ball is supported only by the guide piece 37d, and the guide piece 37d is in the non-guide state. As a result, the sixth game ball flows down and can prevent the ball from entering the internal passages 44a and 44b.

  In the front cover 37a and the second distributing member 48, when the ball guide portion 47a is at the position P2, the V winning opening guide portion is detected at a position overlapping the substantially central portion of the ball guide portion 47a in the longitudinal direction of the pachinko machine 10. A sensor 52 is provided.

  The V prize opening guide part detection sensor 52 includes a light emitting part 52 a provided on the front cover 37 a and a light receiving part 52 b provided on the second distribution member 48. As shown in FIG. 6C, when the outlet guide 47b is in the position P2, the light between the light emitting part 52a and the light receiving part 52b is blocked by the bottom surface of the outlet guide 47b, and the light receiving part 52b. A signal corresponding to the time of non-detection is output as the output signal. As shown in FIG. 6 (d), when the first V winning opening guide 47c is at the position P2, the first V winning opening guide 47c is provided so as to be bottomless. Can receive the light of the light emitting unit 52a, and a signal corresponding to the detection time is output as an output signal of the light receiving unit 52b. After half of the first V winning opening guide 47c has passed the position P2, the V winning opening guide detecting sensor 52 is in a non-detecting state.

  It becomes possible to grasp the position of the first V prize opening guide 47c using the detection result. Processing for grasping the position of the first V prize opening guide 47c will be described later.

  In addition, the distribution winning device 37 is formed so as to make it impossible to visually recognize from the front of the pachinko machine 10 whether the winning game ball is distributed to the exit guide portion 47b or the first V winning guide portion 47c. Specifically, a front cover 37a formed in a colored and opaque manner is provided on the front side of the sorting unit 51a.

  Next, the special electric prize winning device 32 will be described with reference to FIG. 7A and 7B are longitudinal sectional views of the special electricity prize winning device 32. FIG.

  The special electric prize winning device 32 is formed with a large winning opening (or special winning opening) 32a that is large enough to allow a game ball to pass therethrough, and a closed state in which a game ball cannot pass through the special winning opening 32a and the game ball. Is provided with an opening / closing member 32b on the special electric side for switching to an open state in which can pass. The opening / closing member 32b on the special electric side is opened by being driven by a special electric drive unit 32c through a link mechanism (not shown). In addition, the special electric prize winning device 32 is formed with a winning passage portion 32d at a position where a game ball entered into the special electric prize winning device 32 through the special prize winning port 32a always passes. The detection sensor 32e for the big prize opening is provided so that the detection region exists at the position 32d. The game balls won in the special electric prize winning device 32 are individually detected by the detection sensor 32e for the special winning opening.

  The front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front side of the inner frame 13 in which the game board 24 having the above configuration is attached to the resin base 21. 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 part 61 has a substantially elliptical shape, and a window panel 62 is fitted therein. The window panel 62 is formed of colorless and transparent with glass, but is not limited thereto, and may be formed of colorless and transparent with synthetic resin. The game area PE is defined through the window panel 62 from the front of the pachinko machine 10. As long as it is visible, it may be colored and transparent.

  Around the window portion 61, light emitting means such as various lamp portions are provided. A display lamp part 63 is provided on the right side of the window part 61 as a part of the various lamp parts. Further, an error lamp portion 64 is provided above the window portion 61. In addition, a pair of left and right speaker portions 65 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 66 and a lower bulging portion 67 that bulge to the near side are provided in parallel. An upper plate 66 a that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 66, and a lower plate 67 a that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 67. The upper plate 66a 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 27 side while aligning them in a line. In addition, the lower tray 67a has a function of storing game balls that become surplus in the upper tray 66a.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, a main control device 71 that controls the main control of the game is mounted on the back surface of the inner frame 13 (specifically, the game board 24). The main control device 71 has a main control board accommodated in a board box.

  The back pack unit 15 is installed so as to cover the back side of the inner frame 13 including the main controller 71. The back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 72 formed of a synthetic resin having transparency, and a payout mechanism unit 73 and a controller assembly unit 74 are attached to the back pack 72.

  The payout mechanism unit 73 includes a tank 75 in which game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall are sequentially replenished, and a payout device 76 for paying out the game balls stored in the tank 75. The game balls paid out from the payout device 76 are discharged to the upper plate 66a or the lower plate 67a through a payout passage provided on the downstream side of the payout device 76. The payout mechanism unit 73 is provided with a backpack substrate having a power switch for performing ON and OFF operations of the power supply, for example, while supplying a main power of AC 24 volts.

  The control device assembly unit 74 generates and outputs predetermined power required by the payout control device 77 having a function of controlling the payout device 76 and various control devices, and is accompanied by an operation of the launch operation device 28 by the player. A power supply and launch control device 78 for controlling the launch of the game ball. The payout control device 77 and the power supply / launch control device 78 are arranged so as to overlap each other so that the payout control device 77 is located behind the pachinko machine 10.

  The back pack 72 is provided with an external terminal plate 79 in addition to the payout mechanism 73 and the control device assembly unit 74. The external terminal plate 79 is installed at the upper corner portion of the back pack unit 15 on the back side of the pachinko machine 10 on the rotation base end side. The external terminal board 79 is a board for outputting a predetermined signal so that the management computer of the game hall recognizes the state of the pachinko machine 10.

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

  The main control device 71 includes a main control board 81 that controls the main control of the game, and a power failure monitoring board (power interruption monitoring board) 85 that monitors the power supply. An MPU 82 is mounted on the main control board 81. The MPU 82 includes a ROM 83 and an RWM 84.

  The ROM 83 is configured to use, as a read-only memory, a memory that does not require external power supply for storing and holding, such as a NOR flash memory or a NAND flash memory. The ROM 83 stores various control programs executed by the MPU 82 and fixed value data.

  The RWM 84 is configured to use a memory (that is, a volatile storage unit) that requires external power supply for storage and retention, such as SRAM and DRAM, for both reading and writing. Compared with the ROM 83, the time required for reading is faster than that of the ROM 83. The RWM 84 temporarily stores various data and the like when executing the control program stored in the ROM 83.

  In addition to the above elements, the MPU 82 or the main control board 81 is provided with an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like. Note that it is not essential that the ROM 83 and the RWM 84 are made into one chip with respect to the MPU 82, and each may be made into a chip individually.

  The MPU 82 is provided with an input port and an output port. Connected to the input side of the MPU 82 are a power failure monitoring board 85, a payout control device 77, and various winning detection sensors 32e, 33a, 34a, 35a, 37h, 37i, 49a, 50b and the like. A power supply and launch control device 78 is connected to the power failure monitoring board 85, and power is supplied to the MPU 82 via the power failure monitoring board 85. In addition, based on the detection results of the various winning detection sensors 32e, 33a, 34a, 35a, 37h, 37i, 49a, and 50b, the MPU 82 performs a winning determination for each winning portion (a winning determination). In addition, the MPU 82 executes a jackpot lottery based on a winning at the operating port 33 and also executes a support lottery based on a winning at the through gate 35.

  On the output side of the MPU 82, a power failure monitoring board 85, a payout control device 77, and a sound and light control device 91 are connected. For example, a payout ball command is output to the payout control device 77 based on the winning determination result for the above-mentioned winning portion. The sound light control device 91 outputs various commands such as a change command, a type command, a final stop command, an opening command, and an ending command. Details of these various commands will be described later.

  Further, on the output side of the MPU 82, as a special electric drive unit 32c for opening and closing the open / close member 32b of the special electric prize device 32, and an electric role driving unit for switching the ease of entering the distribution prize device 37 Guide drive unit 37f, entrance shutter drive unit 37g, discharge shutter drive units 46e and 46f for opening and closing the discharge shutters 46c and 46d, a distribution motor 53 for rotating the first distribution member 47, and The figure display part 38 and the electric role symbol display part 39 are connected. Various driver circuits are provided on the main control board 81, and the MPU 82 performs drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits.

  An external terminal plate 79 is connected to the output side of the MPU 82. The external terminal plate 79 is provided with a plurality of external terminals (output terminals). For example, eight external terminals are provided, and the types of information output to the management computer are different. The plurality of external terminals include a terminal for externally outputting an opening / closing execution signal indicating that the switching execution mode is being performed, and a terminal for performing an external output of a branching execution signal indicating that the branch execution mode is being performed. And a terminal for externally outputting a high-frequency signal indicating that the high-frequency support mode is in progress. The MPU 82 sets information corresponding to the progress of the game in the external output buffer provided in the RWM 84. Then, according to the information set in the external output buffer, signal output setting is performed on the external terminal board 79 so that the game hall management computer recognizes the state of the pachinko machine 10. Each external terminal is configured using a photocoupler to prevent the reverse flow while allowing transmission of an electrical signal from the main controller 71 to the management computer.

  The power failure monitoring board 85 relays between the main control board 81 and the power source and launch control device 78, and monitors the voltage of 24 VDC which is the maximum voltage output from the power source and launch control device 78. The payout control device 77 performs payout control of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 76 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 71.

  The power source and launch control device 78 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 81, the payout control device 77, and the like, and the generated operating power is supplied through a predetermined power path. To do. The power supply and launch control device 78 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 27 and drives the game ball launch mechanism 27 based on the fact that a predetermined launch operation for the launch operation device 28 has been specified.

  The sound light control device 91 drives and controls the display lamp unit 63, the error lamp unit 64, and the speaker unit 65 provided on the front door frame 14 based on various commands input from the main control device 71 and the display control device. 92 is controlled. The display control device 92 executes display control of the symbol display device 42 based on the command input from the sound light control device 91.

  The display control device 92 receives from the sound control device 91 a V winning notification command corresponding to the position of the first V winning opening guide 47c. Based on the V winning notification command, the display control device 92 is the ball entry portion 45a, 45b that can generate a V winning by letting five game balls enter in the symbol display device 42. An effect for notifying the V winning a prize for notifying is executed.

  Further, when the display control device 92 receives a V winning notification command, a notification lottery process for determining whether or not to execute a V winning notification effect is executed. A plurality of lottery probabilities of the notification lottery process are provided, and can be changed by manually switching a lottery mode changeover switch 92a provided in the display control device 92. The lottery mode changeover switch 92a is a slide type hardware switch, and the display control device 92 detects the position of the switch, and displays a lottery probability determination table corresponding to the detected position. Read from the ROM.

<Electrical configuration for performing various lotteries in the MPU 82>
Next, an electrical configuration for performing various lotteries in the MPU 82 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The MPU 82 uses various counter information to determine the jackpot lottery, the lottery for opening the entrance shutter 37e, the setting of the display of the special symbol display unit 38, the setting of the symbol display of the symbol display device 42, and the display of the electric symbol symbol display unit 39. We are going to make settings. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the lottery generation lottery, the reach random number counter C3 used for the lottery generation lottery when the symbol display device 42 moves out and changes, and the initial value setting for the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI, the first variation type counter CS1 for determining the variation display time in the special figure display unit 38 and the symbol display device 42, the entrance shutter 37e, and the guide piece 37d in the guide state. Whether or not a support random number counter C4 used for the support lottery and a second variation type counter CS2 for determining a variation display time in the electrification symbol display unit 39 is used. The counters C1 to C4, CINI, and CS1 to CS2 are provided in the lottery counter area 101 of the RWM 84.

  Each of the counters C1 to C4, CINI, and CS1 to CS2 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 intervals.

  Each numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in a special figure reservation area 102 provided as an acquisition information storage means for the jackpot lottery when a winning to the operation port 33 occurs. The special figure holding area 102 includes a special drawing holding area 103 and a special drawing execution area 105.

  The reserved area 103 for the special figure includes a first area 103a, a second area 103b, a third area 103c, and a fourth area 103d, and the jackpot random number counter C1 and reach according to the winning history to the operation port 33. Each numerical information of the random number counter C3 is stored in any of the areas 103a to 103d as the hold information on the special figure side.

  In this case, the first area 103a → the second area 103b → the third area 103c → the fourth area in the first area 103a to the fourth area 103d when the winning to the operation port 33 is continuously generated a plurality of times. Each numerical information is stored in time series in the order of 103d. By providing the four areas 103a to 103d in this way, up to four game balls winning histories to the operation port 33 are held and stored.

  It should be noted that the number that can be reserved and stored in the reserved area 103 for special drawings is not limited to four, but is arbitrary, and may be other plural numbers such as two, three, or five or more. May be singular.

  The special figure execution area 105 is an area in which the hold information to be subjected to the special figure determination or distribution determination when the variable display is started by the special figure display unit 38 is stored. Specifically, when starting the variable display of the special figure display unit 38, the hold information stored in the first area 103a of the special figure hold area 103 is moved to the special figure execution area 105. .

  The information corresponding to the electric role random number counter C4 is stored in an electric role reservation area 106 provided as an acquisition information storage means for support lottery when a winning to the through gates 34 and 35 occurs. The reserved area 106 for electric roles includes a first area 106a, a second area 106b, a third area 106c, and a fourth area 106d, and an electric random number counter according to winning histories to the through gates 34 and 35. The numerical information of C4 is stored in any one of the areas 106a to 106d as holding information on the electronic role side.

  In this case, in the first area 106a to the fourth area 106d, the first area 106a → the second area 106b → the third area 106c → the second area when the winnings to the through gates 34 and 35 are continuously generated a plurality of times. Numerical information is stored in time series in the order of the four areas 106d. By providing the four areas 106a to 106d as described above, up to four game ball winning histories to the through gates 34 and 35 are held and stored.

  Note that the number that can be reserved and stored in the reserved area 106 for electronic roles is not limited to four, and may be arbitrary, and may be other plural numbers such as two, three, or five or more. May be singular.

  In addition, in the reserved area 106 for electric roles, an execution area 107 for electric roles is provided. The execution area 107 for the telephone combination is an area for storing the hold information to be subjected to the determination of whether or not the branch execution mode is appropriate when the variable display is started on the electronic combination symbol display unit 39. Specifically, when starting the variable display of the electric role symbol display unit 39, the hold information stored in the first area 106a of the electric charge holding area 106 is moved to the electric role execution area 107. The

  Each of the counters will be described in detail.

  First, the jackpot random number counter C1 will be described.

  The jackpot random number counter C1 is configured so that, for example, 1 is added in order within a range of 0 to 399, 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 399). The jackpot random number counter C1 is periodically updated and stored in the special figure reservation area 102 at the timing when the game ball wins the operation port 33 as described above.

  The value of the random number for winning the jackpot is stored as a jackpot winning / failing table (or jackpot winning / failing information group) in the hit / miss table storage area in the ROM 83 as the hit / miss information group storage means. As the jackpot success / failure table, there is set a special-use success / failure table (or success / failure information group) used when determining whether or not the hold information acquired based on winning in the operating port 33 is successful.

  Here, in the present pachinko machine 10, an outlier result and a jackpot result are set as the results of the success / failure by referring to the jackpot random number counter C1. The jackpot result is a result of shifting the gaming state to the open / close execution mode in which the special prize winning device 32 is opened / closed.

  The opening / closing execution mode is executed with a predetermined number of round games as an upper limit. In the round game, a predetermined special electricity release continuation time (or a special electricity upper limit duration) elapses, and a predetermined special electricity upper limit number of game balls win a prize winning opening 32a. A game that continues until one of the conditions is met. In this pachinko machine 10, there are only open / close execution modes in which the upper limit number of round games is set to 15 rounds, but multiple open / close execution modes are set so that the upper limit number of round games is different. May be.

  The support mode of the electric accessory 37c of the distribution winning device 37 after the opening / closing execution mode ends will be described. Here, in the pachinko machine 10, when compared with the support mode in a situation in which the game ball is continuously launched in the same manner with respect to the game area PE, the entrance shutter 37 e is in an open state per unit time. The high frequency support mode (or high frequency support state, high frequency guide state) and low frequency support mode (or low frequency support state, low frequency guide state) are set so that the frequency of Is set.

  Specifically, in the low frequency support mode and the high frequency support mode, the probability of winning a support in the support lottery using the electronic random number counter C4 is the same (for example, both 4/5). In the support mode, the time during which the entrance shutter 37e is opened when the support is won is set longer than in the low-frequency support mode. Specifically, when support is elected in the low-frequency support mode, a release of 0.1 sec, which is shorter than the game ball launch cycle, is performed once, whereas in the high-frequency support mode, the support is elected. In this case, 10 seconds of opening is performed once. As a result, in the high frequency support mode, when the support winning is made, the probability that the winning in the distribution winning device 37 occurs at least once is higher than the probability that it does not occur. In the frequency support mode, the probability that a winning in the distribution winning device 37 occurs when the support is won is lower than the probability that it does not occur. In addition, it is possible to win five in any one of the pitching portions 45a and 45b from the start to the end of the branch execution mode, but five in each of the pitching portions 45a and 45b. It is not possible to win a prize.

  Further, the branch execution mode when the support win is made in any of the support modes is a case where the upper limit number of five winnings is generated in any of the winning portions 45a and 45b in the sorting and winning device 37. However, the upper limit number is arbitrary, and the upper limit number may not be set. When the upper limit number is not set, it is necessary to have a configuration in which five balls do not enter the ball entering portions 45a and 45b in a predetermined branch execution mode. For example, the opening time is longer than the time required to enter five balls in one of the incoming balls 45a and 45b, but shorter than the time required to enter five balls in each of the incoming balls 45a and 45b. There is a need.

  In addition, when a prize is awarded to the through gates 34 and 35 and a support lottery is performed for the winning, a lottery result is clearly indicated in the electric role symbol display unit 39, but the lottery result is clearly indicated. The setting mode of the time for which the variable display is continued until the high frequency support mode and the low frequency support mode are different.

  Specifically, in the high-frequency support mode, a single 2.74 sec is set as the high-frequency electric utility symbol variation time, and after the variation display is continued for the 2.74 sec, the lottery result Is maintained for a fixed final stop time of 0.6 sec. In the case of support winning, the entrance shutter 37e is opened after the final stop time has elapsed.

  On the other hand, in the low-frequency support mode, a plurality of types of low-frequency electric utility symbol variation times are set. Information on the plurality of types of common figure change times is set in the ROM 83 as a power role symbol change time table (or a display duration information group for support). Then, when starting the variation display of the electrical combination symbol display unit 39, the electrical combination symbol variation time corresponding to the numerical information acquired from the second variation type counter CS2 is read from the electrical combination symbol variation time table. Multiple types of low-frequency telegraph symbol variation times include shorter and longer times than high-frequency telegraph symbol variation times, but the average time considering their selectivity is high frequency. It is longer than the time for changing the electric utility symbol.

  As described above, since a plurality of types of low-frequency normal time fluctuations are set, in the low-frequency support mode, the game winning device 37 is opened after the game balls have won the through gates 34 and 35. The time until is irregular. As described above, in the low-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the distribution winning device 37 when the support win is set is set low, and the electric utility symbol variation time is irregular for such a configuration. By applying the configuration, it is possible to make it difficult for a prize to be awarded to the distribution prize device 37 in the low frequency support mode. On the other hand, the above average time in the low frequency support mode is set longer than the high frequency electric symbol variation time, so in the low frequency support mode the support lottery is executed more frequently than in the high frequency support mode. Also lower.

  By the way, as a method for making it difficult for a prize to be awarded to the distribution winning device 37 in the low frequency support mode, in addition to or instead of the above configuration, the result corresponding to the support winning in the electronic role symbol display unit 39 is obtained. It is also possible to set a plurality of types of time from the display until the entrance shutter 37e is in the open state, and select by lottery from these types of times.

  Note that the configuration for increasing the frequency at which the entrance shutter 37e is opened per unit time in the high-frequency support mode is not limited to that described above, for example, support lottery, compared to the low-frequency support mode. It is good also as a structure which raises the probability of becoming a support winning. In addition, in the high frequency support mode, a secured time (for example, an electric role symbol display section based on winnings to the through gates 34 and 35) secured after the next support lottery is performed after the support lottery is performed once. In the configuration in which a plurality of types of variable display time (executed at 39) are prepared, a short securing time is more easily selected in the high frequency support mode or the average secure time is shorter than in the low frequency support mode. May be set. Furthermore, the number of times of opening is increased, the opening time is lengthened, and the secured time that is secured when the next support lottery is performed after one support lottery is shortened (that is, the electrical role symbol display section) Low frequency support by applying any one condition or any combination of conditions among shortening the average time of the reserved time and increasing the winning probability The advantage of the high frequency support mode over the mode may be increased.

  In the case of shifting to the opening / closing execution mode in response to a winning at the operating port 33, the support mode after the opening / closing execution mode ends is set to the high-frequency support mode regardless of the type of the previous support mode. In addition, when the distribution result in the distribution winning device 37 is V winning, the support mode after the corresponding opening / closing execution mode is ended is set to the low frequency support mode regardless of the type of the previous support mode. Is set.

  Next, the reach random number counter C3 will be described.

  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 is stored in the special figure reservation area 102 at the timing when the game ball wins the operation port 33 as described above.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10, reach display is set as a kind of display effect in the symbol display device 42. The reach display includes a symbol display device 42 capable of performing variable display (or variable display) of symbols (patterns). In game times where the transition to the open / close execution mode occurs, the stop display result after the variable display is displayed. In the gaming machine having the special display result, the change that tends to become the special display result in the stage before the stop display result is derived and displayed after the variable display (or variable display) of the symbol (picture) on the symbol display device 42 is started. A display state for making the player think that it is in the display state.

  In the reach display, a combination of jackpot symbols may be established by stopping the symbols for some of the plurality of symbol sequences displayed on the display screen 42a of the symbol display device 42. In this state, a display state in which the symbols are displayed in the remaining symbol rows is included. In addition, in the state where the combination of reach symbols is displayed as described above, the variation display of symbols is performed in the remaining symbol columns, and a reach effect is performed by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image in the background image. In addition, there are those that perform a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on substantially the entire display screen after reducing or not displaying a combination of reach symbols.

  The reach display is executed regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3 in the game times that shift to the opening / closing execution mode. Further, in the game times that do not shift to the opening / closing execution mode, the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the ROM 83 is referred to and the reach random number counter C3 is executed when the reach display corresponds to the occurrence of the reach display. .

  Next, the first variation type counter CS1 will be described.

  The first variation type counter CS1 is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The first variation type counter CS1 is used in the MPU 82 to determine the variation display time (display duration) in the special symbol display unit 38 and the symbol variation display time (display duration) in the symbol display device 42. The first variation type counter CS1 is acquired when a variation pattern is determined at the start of variation display in the special symbol display unit 38 and at the beginning of symbol variation by the symbol display device 42.

  In determining the variable display time, a variable display time table (variable display time information group) stored in advance in the variable display time table storage area (variable display time information storage means) of the ROM 83 is referred to.

  In the variable display time table, when the game turn effect is executed in response to the hold information related to the operation port 33 in the low-frequency support mode, and the game using the hold information related to the operation port 33 in the high-frequency support mode. It is stored separately from the case where a rendition effect is executed. The variable display time during the high frequency support mode is set shorter than the variable display time during the low frequency support mode. Specifically, the fluctuation display time in the high frequency support mode is set to 0.64 sec, and the result of the big win lottery is maintained for 0.6 sec after the fluctuation display.

  In addition, in the low frequency support mode, when an effect for game times is executed triggered by the hold information related to the operation port 33, the shorter the variable display time is selected as the number of hold information increases. Thus, in the high-frequency support mode, when an effect for game times is executed triggered by the hold information related to the operation port 33, it does not depend on the number of hold information.

  Next, the electric role random number counter C4 will be described.

  For example, the electronic random number counter C4 is incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 250, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The electrification random number counter C4 is periodically updated and stored in the electrification holding area 106 at the timing of winning the through gates 34 and 35 as described above. As already described, a support lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the entrance shutter 37e to the open state using the value of the electric random number counter C4.

  Next, the second variation type counter CS2 will be described.

  For example, the second variation type counter CS2 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The second variation type counter CS <b> 2 is used when the MPU 82 determines the variation display time (display continuation period) in the electric role symbol display unit 39. The second variation type counter CS <b> 2 is acquired at the start of variation display in the electric role symbol display unit 39.

  In addition, neither the branch execution mode nor the opening / closing execution mode, and the case where the support mode is the low-frequency support mode corresponds to the normal gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. Further, instead of the configuration in which each lottery counter is provided in the RWM 84, the MPU 82 may be provided as a dedicated circuit so as not to contribute to the update of the random number.

<About various processes executed by the MPU 82>
Next, each process performed in order to advance a game in MPU82 is demonstrated. The processing of the MPU 82 is roughly classified into main processing that is started when the power is turned on and timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 4 msec).

<Main processing>
First, the main process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S101, power-on wait processing is executed. In the power-on wait process, for example, the process waits without progressing to the next process until 1 sec elapses after the main process is activated. In the subsequent step S102, access to the RWM 84 is permitted, and the internal function register of the MPU 82 is set in step S103.

  Thereafter, in step S104, it is determined whether or not the RWM deletion switch provided in the power supply and launch control device 78 is manually operated. In subsequent step S105, whether or not the power failure flag of the RWM 84 is set to “1” is determined. Determine whether. In step S106, a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum is executed. In subsequent step S107, whether or not the checksum matches the checksum stored when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the stored data is checked. judge.

  In the pachinko machine 10, for example, when the RWM data is initialized when the power is turned on, such as when the game hall is started, the power is turned on while the RWM erase switch is pressed. Therefore, if the RWM erase switch is pressed, the process proceeds to step S108. Similarly, when the information on occurrence of power shutdown is not set, or when an abnormality of data stored and held is confirmed by the checksum, the process proceeds to step S108. In step S108, the RWM 84 is cleared as initialization of the RWM 84. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S109.

  On the other hand, if the RWM erase switch has not been pressed, “1” is set in the power failure flag and the checksum is normal, and the process of step S109 is not executed without executing the process of step S108. Proceed to In step S109, a power-on setting process is executed. In the power-on setting process, a predetermined area of the RWM 84 such as initialization of a power failure flag is set to an initial value, and a command corresponding to the current gaming state is transmitted to the sound control device 91 in order to recognize the current gaming state. To do. Also, a payout initialization command indicating that the RWM initialization of the payout control device 77 should be executed is transmitted to the payout control device 77. Furthermore, an interrupt permission is set to permit the generation of timer interrupt processing.

  In subsequent step S110, a distribution driving start process is executed. In the distribution drive opening process, the transmission operation of the first distribution member 47 is started by starting transmission of a drive signal to the distribution motor 53, and the distribution operation in the distribution prize winning device 37 is started. Make it executable. The drive signal to the sorting motor 53 is continuously transmitted while the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, and transmission is stopped when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to the remaining processes in steps S111 to S114. That is, the MPU 82 is configured to periodically execute the timer interrupt process, but a remaining time is generated between one timer interrupt process and the next timer interrupt process. The remaining time varies depending on the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process, but the remaining processes in steps S111 to S114 are repeatedly executed using such irregular time. In this regard, it can be said that the remaining processes in steps S111 to S114 are non-periodic processes that are performed irregularly.

  In the remaining process, first, in step S111, an interrupt prohibition setting is performed to prohibit the generation of the timer interrupt process. In the following step S112, a random number initial value update process for updating the random number initial value counter CINI is executed, and in step S113, the fluctuation counter updating process for updating the first fluctuation type counter CS1 and the second fluctuation type counter CS2 is performed. Execute. In these update processes, the current numerical information is read from the corresponding counter of the RWM 84, the process of adding 1 to the read numerical information is executed, and then the process of overwriting the reading source counter is executed. In this case, each counter value is cleared to “0” when it reaches the maximum value. Thereafter, in step S114, an interrupt permission setting for switching from a state in which timer interrupt processing is prohibited to a permitted state is performed. If the process of step S114 is performed, it will return to step S111 and will repeat the process of step S111-step S114.

<Timer interrupt processing>
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Here, a hardware configuration for periodically executing timer interrupt processing in the MPU 82 will be described. The main control board 81 is provided with a clock circuit as pulse signal output means for outputting a pulse signal at a predetermined cycle, and further, a frequency dividing circuit so as to exist in the middle of the signal path between the clock circuit and the MPU 82. Is provided.

  The frequency dividing circuit functions as frequency changing means for changing the cycle of the pulse signal from the clock circuit, and is configured to output a pulse signal for specifying the start timing of the timer interrupt processing by the MPU 82. That is, the pulse signal is supplied from the frequency divider circuit to the MPU 82 at intervals of a specific cycle of 4 msec. The MPU 82 executes a process for confirming the occurrence of a specific signal form such as the rise or fall of the pulse signal, and starts and executes the timer interrupt process with at least one condition that the occurrence of the specific signal form is confirmed. To do.

  In this case, when the occurrence of the specific signal form is confirmed in the situation where the start of timer interrupt processing is prohibited, the timer is changed when the interrupt is permitted from the state where the interrupt is prohibited. Interrupt processing is started. That is, depending on the execution status of the process in the MPU 82, the next timer interrupt process may start after 4.1 msec from the start of the previous timer interrupt process. The timer interrupt process is started after 3.9 msec from the start of the immediately preceding timer interrupt process.

  However, since the output of the pulse signal from the frequency dividing circuit is performed at a specific cycle of 4 msec regardless of the progress of the processing in the MPU 82, the timer interrupt processing is basically started at the specific cycle. Furthermore, the processing configuration of the MPU 82 is such that the timer interrupt process at a predetermined timing is the next timing after the predetermined timing even if the timer interrupt process is started after a period exceeding a specific period since the previous timer interrupt process was started. In the timer interrupt processing at, the portion exceeding the specific period is absorbed, and the timer interrupt processing at the next timing is set to be started at the timing when the input of the pulse signal is confirmed.

  In the timer interrupt process, first, a power failure information storage process is executed in step S201. In the power failure information storage process, it is monitored whether or not a power failure signal corresponding to the occurrence of power interruption is received from the power failure monitoring board 85, and when the occurrence of a power failure is specified, the power failure process is executed.

  In subsequent step S202, a lottery random number update process is executed. In the lottery random number update process, the big hit random number counter C1, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric utility random number counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the current numerical information is sequentially read out from the jackpot random number counter C1, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric random number counter C4, and the read numerical information is incremented by 1 respectively. Execute the overwriting process. In this case, each counter value is cleared to “0” when it reaches the maximum value.

  Thereafter, in step S203, random number initial value update processing is executed in the same manner as in step S112, and in step S204, variation counter update processing is executed in the same manner as in step S113. In a succeeding step S205, a guide part confirmation process for confirming the position of the first V prize opening guide part 47c is executed.

  In a succeeding step S206, a game stop determination process is executed. In the game stop determination process, it is monitored whether or not the progress of the game is to be stopped. If the progress of the game is to be stopped, the execution of the process for progressing the game is stopped.

  Thereafter, in step S207, it is determined whether or not the progress of the game is stopped, and the processing after step S208 is executed on the condition that the progress of the game is not stopped.

  In step S208, port output processing is executed. In the port output process, when output information is set in the previous timer interrupt process, a process for performing output corresponding to the output information to the various drive units 32c, 37f, 37g, 46e, and 46f is executed. To do. For example, when the information for switching the special winning opening 32a to the open state is set, the output of the drive signal to the special electric drive unit 32c is started, and when the information to be switched to the closed state is set. Stops the output of the drive signal.

  In addition, when the information for switching the entrance shutter 37e of the sorting prize winning device 37 to the open state is set, output of the drive signal to the entrance unit 37f for the entrance shutter is started and switched to the closed state. When the information is set, the output of the drive signal is stopped. Further, when information for switching the guide piece 37d to the guide state is set, output of a drive signal to the guide drive unit 37g is started, and information for switching to the non-guide state is set. Stops the output of the drive signal.

  In addition, when the information for switching the discharge shutters 46c and 46d of the distribution winning device 37 to the open state is set, the output of the drive signal to the discharge shutter drive units 46e and 46f should be started and switched to the closed state. When the information is set, the output of the drive signal is stopped.

  In subsequent step S209, a reading process is executed. In the reading process, signals other than the power failure signal and the winning signal are read, and the read information is stored for use in future processing.

  In subsequent step S210, a winning detection process is executed. In the winning detection process, signals received from the winning detection sensors 32e, 33a, 34a, 35a, 37h, 37i, 49a, and 50b are read, and the general winning port 31, the big winning port 32a, the operating port 33, and the through port are read. Processing for specifying whether or not there is a ball entering the gate 35 is executed. In the winning detection process, a process of detecting whether a game ball has entered the pitching portions 45a, 45b of the sorting prize-winning device 37 and detecting whether the game ball has been distributed to a V winning or missed game is detected. The distribution winning process is executed.

  In the subsequent step S211, timer update processing for updating the numerical information of a plurality of types of timer counters provided in the RWM 84 is executed. In this case, the timer counter that is updated by subtracting the stored numerical information is handled in an integrated manner. However, both the updating of the subtracting timer counter and the updating of the adding timer counter are performed collectively. It is good also as a structure.

  In subsequent step S212, a fraud detection process for monitoring whether or not a predetermined event set as a fraud monitoring target has occurred is executed. In the fraud detection process, the occurrence of a plurality of types of events is monitored, and by confirming that a predetermined event has occurred, the game stop setting is made in step S206 in the next timer interrupt process, An affirmative determination is made in step S207.

  In the subsequent step S213, a launch control process for controlling the launch of the game ball is executed. In a situation where the launch operation is continued with respect to the launch operation device 28, as already described, one game ball is launched at a predetermined launch period of 0.6 sec.

  In the subsequent step S214, as input status monitoring processing, based on the information read in the reading processing in step S209, disconnection confirmation of each winning detection sensor 32e, 33a, 34a, 35a, 37h, 37i, 49a, 50b, game Opening confirmation of the machine body 12 and the front door frame 14 is performed.

  In the subsequent step S215, a symbol combination control process is performed for performing execution control of game times, support lottery of the electric accessory 37c, execution control of the branch execution mode, and execution control of the opening / closing execution mode.

  In the subsequent step S216, based on the processing result of the immediately preceding step S215, the output information for reflecting the increase / decrease number of the hold information related to the special figure display unit 38 in the special figure hold display unit 43 is set. The output information for reflecting the increase / decrease number of the hold information related to the symbol display unit 39 to the electric role hold display unit 41 is set. In step S216, output information for updating the display contents of the special figure display unit 38 is set based on the processing result of the immediately preceding step S215, and the display contents of the electric role symbol display unit 39 are updated. Set output information for

  In the subsequent step S217, a demonstration display process is executed for setting the display content of the symbol display device 42 for standby display in a situation where none of the game times, the branch execution mode, and the opening / closing execution mode are executed. In step S218, the contents of the command and signal received from the payout control device 77 are confirmed, and a payout state receiving process for performing a process corresponding to the confirmation result is executed. In step S219, a payout output process for setting a prize ball command as an output target is executed.

  In the subsequent step S220, in order to switch the state of signal output to the external terminal board 79 so as to control the start and end of the output of the external signal according to the processing results of the various processes executed in the current timer interrupt process. Execute external information setting process. In step S221, a process for editing the test fire test information is executed.

  When an affirmative determination is made in step S207, or after the processing of step S208 to step S221 is executed, the process proceeds to step S222. In step S222, an interrupt end declaration is set. The MPU 82 stipulates that once timer interrupt processing is started, an interrupt end declaration is set as one of the conditions for starting the next timer interrupt processing. In step S222, the next timer interrupt processing is set. Set interrupt termination declaration to enable execution of interrupt processing. In step S223, interrupt permission is set. In the MPU 82, once the timer interrupt process is started, the interrupt is disabled. Therefore, in step S223, an interrupt permission is set to enable execution of the next timer interrupt process. Thereafter, the timer interrupt process is terminated.

<Pattern character control process>
Next, the symbol accessory control process executed in step S215 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the symbol combination control process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. In the acquisition process, it is determined whether or not a winning to the through gates 34 and 35 has occurred by determining whether or not “1” is set in the through flag of the RWM 84. The through flag is a flag indicating that the through gates 34 and 35 have been won, and is set when a winning to the through gates 34 and 35 is detected in the winning detection process executed in step S210 of the timer interrupt process. Is done.

  When “1” is set in the through flag, it is determined whether or not the number of holds in the reserved area 106 for electric roles is less than the upper limit (“4” in the present embodiment), and the number of holds Is less than the upper limit value, the number of holdings is incremented by 1, and the numerical information of the electric role random number counter C4 is set to the first holding area among the empty holding areas 106a to 106d of the holding area 106 for electric roles, that is, the above-mentioned Is stored in the hold area corresponding to the hold number added by 1. Thereafter, the through flag is cleared.

  In the subsequent step S302, a special information side hold information acquisition process is executed. By determining whether or not “1” is set in the special figure winning flag of the RWM 84, it is determined whether or not a winning for the operation port 33 has occurred. The special figure winning flag is a flag indicating that the operating port 33 has won, and is set when a winning to the operating port 33 is detected in the winning detection process executed in step S210 of the timer interrupt process. In the payout output process executed in step S219, the payout corresponding to the special figure winning flag is executed and then cleared.

  When “1” is set in the special figure winning flag, it is determined whether or not the number of holdings in the special figure holding area 103 is less than the upper limit value (“4” in the present embodiment). When the number of reservations is less than the upper limit value, the number of reservations is incremented by 1 and the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the reach random number counter C3 is obtained from the free reservation areas 103a to 103d of the special reservation reservation area 103. Stored in the first holding area, that is, the holding area corresponding to the number of holdings incremented by 1 above.

  In a succeeding step S303, it is determined whether or not the value of the symbol accessory counter is “0”. The symbol accessory counter is a counter for the MPU 82 to know which of the processes in the symbol accessory control process should be executed. Specific values will be described later.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S303, it is determined in step S304 whether or not a V winning flag is set. The V winning flag is set when a game ball is detected by the V winning detection sensor 49a, and is erased when the opening / closing execution mode ends.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S304, “3” is set in the symbol accessory counter provided in the RWM 84 in step S305.

  If a negative determination is made in step S305, it is determined in step S306 whether the high-frequency flag is set or the number of holds on the special figure side is zero. The high frequency flag is provided in the RWM 84 and is a flag indicating that the high frequency support mode is set.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S306, "7" is set to the symbol accessory counter in step S307.

  When a negative determination is made in step S303, after the execution of step S305, a negative determination is made in step S306, or after the execution of step S307, a process of reading information on the symbol accessory counter is executed in step S308. .

  In a succeeding step S309, a process of reading the symbol accessory address table from the ROM 83 is executed. In step S310, a process of acquiring a start address corresponding to the information of the special figure special electricity counter from the symbol accessory address table is executed.

  Here, the processing content of step S308-step S310 is demonstrated.

  As already described, the symbol accessory control process includes a process related to the effect for game times, a process related to the opening / closing execution mode, and a process related to the branch execution mode. In this case, as a process related to the effect for game times, a special figure change start process that is a process for starting the effect for game times and a process for changing the effect for the game times are processed. A middle process and a special figure finalizing process which is a process for ending the effect for game times are set.

  In addition, as a process related to the opening / closing execution mode, a special electricity start process which is a process for controlling the opening of the opening / closing execution mode, and a special electricity opening process which is a process for controlling the open state of the special winning opening 32a The special electricity closing process, which is a process for controlling the closed state of the special winning opening 32a, and the special electricity termination, which is a process for controlling the ending of the opening / closing execution mode and the transition of the gaming state at the end of the opening / closing execution mode Processing is set.

  In addition, as the processing related to the branch execution mode, there are a power role symbol variation start process that is a process for starting the variation of the power role symbol display unit 39 and a process for advancing the variation of the power role symbol display unit 39. In order to set the process of changing the electric role symbol, the process of determining the electric role symbol that is a process for ending the change of the electric role symbol display unit 39, and the entrance shutter 37e in the open state, and the guide piece 37d in the guide state. And the opening state of the entrance shutter 37e and the guide state of the guide piece 37d are maintained, and after the opening time of the entrance shutter 37e, the entrance shutter 37e is closed, and the guide piece 37d is A process of releasing a power combination that is a process for setting a non-guide state and a process of ending a power role that is a process for executing a sorting operation at the end of the branch execution mode are set.

  In such a processing configuration, the electric utility symbol counter is a counter for the MPU 82 to grasp which of the above-mentioned plural types of processing should be executed. Corresponding to the numerical information of the symbol counter, the start address in the program for executing the above-described plural types of processing is set.

  The electric symbol counter can set numerical information of “0” to “12”, and the special figure special electric address table has a one-to-one correspondence with each numerical information of the special figure special electric counter to start address information. ("SA0" to "SA12") is set. In this case, the start address SA0 is the start address of the program for executing the special figure variation start process, and the start address SA1 is the start address of the program for executing the special figure variation process, and the start address SA2 Is the start address of the program for executing the special figure determining process, the start address SA3 is the program start address for executing the special electricity start process, and the start address SA4 is executing the special electricity release process The start address SA5 is the start address of the program for executing the special electricity closing process, and the start address SA6 is the start address of the program for executing the special electricity end process , The start address SA7 is a program for executing the electrical symbol pattern variation start process. The start address SA8 is the start address of the program for executing the process during the change of the electric character symbol, and the start address SA9 is the start address of the program for executing the process during the determination of the electric role symbol. The start address SA10 is the start address of the program for executing the power combination starting process, the start address SA11 is the start address of the program for executing the process of releasing the power combination, and the start address SA12 is This is the start address of the program for executing the combination end process.

  Below, using the symbol accessory counter and the symbol accessory address table, special symbol variation start processing, special diagram variation processing, special diagram finalizing processing, special electricity start processing, special electricity opening processing, special electricity closing processing, The processing configuration for executing the special electricity ending process, the electric utility symbol variation starting process, the electric utility symbol changing process, the electric utility symbol determining process, the electric utility starting process, the electric utility opening process, and the electric utility ending process will be described. In addition, the processing configuration of each process will be specifically described.

  After executing the process of step S310, in the subsequent step S311, a process of jumping (shifting) to the process indicated by the start address acquired in step S310 is executed. Specifically, if the acquired start address is SA0, the process jumps to the special figure change start process in step S312. If the acquired start address is SA1, the process jumps to the special figure change process in step S313. If the acquired start address is SA2, the process jumps to the special figure determination process in step S314. If the acquired start address is SA3, the process jumps to the special electric charge start process in step S315, and the acquired start address is If it is SA4, the process jumps to the special power open process in step S316. If the acquired start address is SA5, the process jumps to the special power close process in step S317, and if the acquired start address is SA6. When jumping to the special electric power end processing in step S318 and the acquired start address is SA7 If the acquired start address is SA8 when the acquired start address is SA8, the process jumps to the current electronic symbol change process of step S320. If the acquired start address is SA9, the process jumps to step S321. If the acquired start address is SA10, the process jumps to the power combination start process of step S322. If the acquired start address is SA11, the process of releasing the power combination of step S323 is performed. The process jumps to the middle process, and if the acquired start address is SA12, the process jumps to the power combination end process in step S324. When the process of step S312 to step S324 is executed, the present symbol accessory control process is terminated.

  Hereinafter, the process of step S312-step S324 is demonstrated separately.

  In the special figure change start process executed in step S312, the determination process for determining whether or not the hold information corresponds to the jackpot winning condition on the condition that the hold information on the special figure side is stored and stored. Execute. If the hold information on the special figure side is not stored on hold, the special figure change start process is terminated as it is.

  In addition to the hit / no-go determination process, when the hold information does not correspond to the jackpot winning, the reach determination process is performed to determine whether or not the hold information corresponds to the occurrence of reach, and at that time The duration selection process for selecting the duration of the game times is executed using the numerical information of the first variation type counter CS1. Then, the variation command including the duration information and the type command including the game result information are transmitted to the sound control device 91, and the variation display of the pattern on the special figure display unit 38 is started. As a result, one game is started, and an effect for the game is started on the special figure display unit 38 and the symbol display device 42. Thereafter, by adding 1 to the symbol accessory counter, the numerical value information of the symbol accessory counter is updated from “0” to “1”.

  In the special figure changing process executed in step S313, it is determined whether or not the display continuation time in the current game round effect has elapsed. If an affirmative determination is made in this determination, the confirmation command is set as an output target. The confirmation command is a command for causing the sound light control device 91, which is a sub-side control device, to recognize that it is the timing to start the confirmation display for the current game turn effect. Thereafter, by adding 1 to the symbol accessory counter, the numerical value information of the symbol accessory counter is updated from “1” to “2”. Also, if the display continuation time has not elapsed in the current game round effect, update processing of the display content of the special symbol display unit 38 is executed, and the value of the symbol accessory counter is not updated. This special figure changing process is terminated.

  In the special figure finalizing process executed in step S314, it is determined whether or not the finalized time in the current game round effect has elapsed. When an affirmative determination is made in the determination, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the current game round is a jackpot result. When the determination result is a jackpot result, the opening command is set as an output target. The opening command is a command for causing the sound and light control device 91 that is the sub-side control device to recognize that it is the timing to start the effect for the opening / closing execution mode. Thereafter, by adding 1 to the symbol accessory counter, the numerical value information of the symbol accessory counter is updated from “2” to “3”, and this special symbol determining process is terminated. Further, when the result of the determination as to whether or not the game has been played this time is an out-of-game result, the symbol accessory counter is cleared to “0”, and the special figure determination process is terminated.

  In the special electricity start process executed in step S315, it is determined whether or not a V prize has occurred. When the V winning is generated, the opening command is set as an output target, and the opening time is set in the symbol accessory timer counter. When no V winning has occurred or after setting the opening time, it is determined whether or not the opening time in the current opening / closing execution mode has elapsed. When an affirmative determination is made in this determination, information on the opening continuation time is set, and an opening setting process for setting the special winning opening 32a to an open state is executed. Thereafter, by adding 1 to the symbol accessory counter, the numerical information of the symbol accessory counter is updated from “3” to “4”, and this special electricity start process is terminated. If the opening time has not elapsed, the special electric power start process is terminated.

  In the special power release opening process executed in step S316, it is determined whether or not the opening duration time in the current round game has elapsed. If a negative determination is made in this determination, it is determined whether or not an upper limit number (specifically, 10) of game balls has won the big winning opening 32a in the current round game. If a negative determination is made in the determination of the number of winnings, or if no winning to the big winning opening 32a is detected, the special electric power releasing process is terminated. Also, when the open duration has elapsed or the upper limit has been won in the current round game, the round counter provided in the RWM 84 for storing the number of rounds is decremented by 1, and then information on the closing time is set. A closing setting process for closing the winning opening 32a is executed. Thereafter, by adding 1 to the symbol accessory counter, the numerical information of the symbol accessory counter is updated from “4” to “5”, and this special electric power release process is terminated.

  In the special electricity closing process executed in step S317, it is determined whether or not all round games in the current opening / closing execution mode have been completed. In this determination, if a negative determination is made, the upper limit number (specifically, 10) of the winning prize opening 32a in the round game is set in the winning counter, the opening time information is set, and the winning prize opening is set. An open setting process for setting 32a to an open state is executed.

  If the round game has not ended, it is determined whether or not the closing time of the special winning opening 32a has elapsed. If an affirmative determination is made in this determination, the upper limit number of winnings in the round game is set, and the opening time setting process for the special winning opening 32a is executed. Thereafter, by subtracting 1 from the symbol accessory counter, the numerical value information of the symbol accessory counter is updated from “5” to “4”, and this special electric power closing process ends. If the closing time of the special winning opening 32a has not elapsed, the special electric power closing process is terminated.

  If the round game has ended, the ending command is set as an output target. The ending command is a command for causing the sound and light control device 91 that is the sub-side control device to recognize that it is the timing to start the effect for ending. Thereafter, by adding 1 to the symbol accessory counter, the numerical information of the symbol accessory counter is updated from “5” to “6”, and this special electric power closing process ends.

  In the special electricity ending process executed in step S318, it is determined whether or not the ending time has elapsed. If an affirmative determination is made in this determination, the gaming state is confirmed by referring to the flag of the RWM 84, and the support mode corresponding to the confirmed gaming state is set. Thereafter, the numerical value information of the symbol accessory counter is cleared to “0”, and the special electricity ending process is terminated.

  In the electric utility symbol variation start process executed in step S319, on the condition that the electric utility side hold information is stored in reserve, a support lottery of the electric accessory 37c is performed using the electric utility side hold information. At the same time, a process of starting the variable display of the symbol in the electric role symbol display unit 39 is executed, and the display command for the electric role is set as an output target. If the reserved information on the side of the electric character is not stored on hold, the numerical value information of the symbol object counter is cleared to “0”, and the electric character symbol variation start process is terminated.

  Here, the display command for the electric role is a timing at which the sound light control device 91 and the display control device 92 which are the sub-side control devices start to display that the game is in progress based on the hold information on the electric role side This is a command for recognizing the fact that it includes information on the variable display time and the support lottery result in the electric role symbol display section 39 for the current game time.

  The sound light control device 91 determines whether or not a display command for electric role has been received, and when receiving the display command for electric role, executes an effect corresponding to the display command for electric role. As the content of the effect, unlike the effect for game times with respect to the reserved information on the special figure side, the change display mode of the symbol on the symbol display device 42 is not included, and the change in the electric role symbol display unit 39 Until the display time elapses, a display indicating that the support lottery is being performed is executed, and after the variable display time has elapsed, a display indicating whether the current support lottery result is a winning result or a missed result is executed.

  Information on the display mode determined based on the information on the variable display time and the support lottery result included in the display command for the electric role is output from the sound control device 91 to the display control device 92 as a display content command. The display control device 92 controls the display of the symbol display device 42 so that display based on the display content command received from the sound light control device 91 is performed.

  In addition, the sound light control device 91 causes the lamp emission corresponding to the effect based on the display command for the electric role and the music reproduction to be performed through the display lamp unit 63 and the speaker unit 65, respectively. A data table is read from the ROM of the sound light control device 91, and a predetermined effect is executed in the display lamp unit 63 and the speaker unit 65 in accordance with the read data table. The light emission timing of the lamp in the display lamp unit 63 and the type of music reproduced by the speaker unit 65 are set to be different from those used in the game times for the reserved information on the special drawing side. Accordingly, the player can recognize whether the effect being executed is an effect on the hold information on the special figure side or an effect on the hold information on the electric role side.

  The effect corresponding to the display indicating that the game is in progress based on the hold information on the side of the electric character is started in the electric character symbol variation start process, and is also executed in subsequent steps S320 to S324. However, the contents of the V winning notification are displayed on the symbol display device 42 during execution of the V winning notification for notifying the operation mode of the launch operation device 28 in which V winning may occur.

  In addition, after the support lottery result is displayed, the effect ends at the timing when the symbol accessory counter becomes “0”.

  After setting the display command for electric role to be output, the symbol information counter is updated from "7" to "8" by adding 1 to the symbol character counter, and the main character symbol change starts. The process ends.

  In the electronic character symbol changing process executed in step S320, it is determined whether or not the variable display time has elapsed, and if the variable display time has not elapsed, the display on the electronic character symbol display unit 39 is updated. The process is executed, and the main character symbol changing process is terminated. If the variable display time has elapsed, the symbol corresponding to the support lottery result is displayed on the electronic symbol display unit 39, and the final stop time is set in the symbol accessory timer counter. After setting the final stop time in the symbol accessory timer counter, by adding 1 to the symbol accessory counter, the numerical value information of the symbol accessory counter is updated from “8” to “9”. End the middle process.

  In the process of determining the symbol combination executed in step S321, it is determined whether or not the final stop time has elapsed. If the final stop time has not elapsed, the process of determining the symbol combination is terminated. If the final stop time has elapsed, it is determined whether the support lottery result corresponds to the opening of the entrance shutter 37e. If a negative determination is made in the determination process, the numerical value information of the symbol combination counter is cleared to “0”, and the main character combination determination process is terminated. In addition, when an affirmative determination is made in the determination process, the numerical value information of the symbol accessory counter is updated from “9” to “10”, and the main character symbol determining process is terminated.

  In the electronic combination starting process executed in step S322, it is determined whether or not to notify a winning part that can receive a V prize by winning a predetermined number of game balls out of the winning parts 45a and 45b. A V winning notification process is executed. When the notification is won in the V winning notification process, the V winning notification command is set as an output target. The V winning notification command set as the output target is transmitted to the sound light control device 91 and transmitted from the sound light control device 91 to the display control device 92. The display control device 92 executes notification that prompts the user to enter the predetermined entrance portion in the symbol display device 42 when the command is received.

  After the V winning notification process is executed, a process for setting the entrance shutter 37e to the open state and the guide piece 37d to the guide state is executed, and an opening duration for setting the entrance shutter 37e to the open state is set. Execute the process. After setting the opening continuation time, the symbol combination counter is incremented by 1, thereby updating the numerical information of the symbol combination counter from “10” to “11”, and the main role starting process is terminated.

  In the electric power release opening process executed in step S323, the opening state of the entrance shutter 37e and the guide state of the guide piece 37d are maintained, and after the opening time of the entrance shutter 37e or after the entrance portions 45a and 45b When five game balls have entered any one of them, a process for setting the ball shutter 37e to the closed state and the guide piece 37d to the non-guide state is executed. Thereafter, by adding 1 to the symbol combination counter, the numerical value information of the symbol combination counter is updated from “11” to “12”, and the process of releasing the main combination ends. Before the elapse time of the entrance shutter 37e or when 5 game balls are not entered in any of the entrance portions 45a and 45b, the main role release process is finished as it is.

  In the electrical combination end process executed in step S324, the process for executing the sorting operation in the sorting unit 51a is executed by opening the discharge shutters 46c and 46d. In the distribution operation, it is determined whether all the game balls that have entered the distribution prize winning device 37 in the current branch execution mode have been discharged, and when a positive determination is made in the determination process, The numerical information of “0” is cleared, and the main role ending process is terminated. If a negative determination is made in the determination process, the main role termination process is terminated.

  When the process in any of steps S312 to S324 is executed, the symbol accessory control process is terminated.

<Special electricity start processing>
Next, the special electricity start process of step S315 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S401, it is determined whether or not the V winning flag is set. If a positive determination is made in step S401, the process proceeds to step S402.

  In step S402, an opening command is set as an output target, and in the subsequent step S403, information on the opening time (for example, 4 seconds) stored in advance in the ROM 83 is read, and the information on the opening time is set in the symbol timer counter. The symbol accessory timer counter is a counter that is used for the MPU 82 to specify the update timing of the symbol accessory counter according to the passage of time.

  If a negative determination is made in step S401 or after execution of step S403, it is determined in step S404 whether or not the opening time has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the opening time in the current opening / closing execution mode has elapsed by checking whether or not the value of the symbol accessory timer counter provided in RWN 84 is “0”. If a negative determination is made in step S404, the special electric power start process is terminated as it is.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S404, “15” is set in the round counter provided in the RWM 84 in step S405, and “10” is set in the winning counter provided in the RWM 84 in step S406. set. The round counter is a counter for specifying the number of remaining round games in the opening / closing execution mode by the MPU 82, and the winning counter indicates whether or not the upper limit number of game balls has been won in one round game. It is a counter for specifying by.

  In a succeeding step S407, a special electric open duration reading process is executed. Specifically, information on the opening duration is read from the ROM 83. Then, in step S408, the read release duration information is set in the symbol accessory timer counter.

  In the subsequent step S409, an opening setting process for opening the special winning opening 32a is executed. In the opening setting process, “1” is set in the register related to the special winning opening 32 a in the MPU 82. As a result, in the port output process of step S208 in the next timer interrupt process (FIG. 11), the output of the drive signal to the variable winning drive unit 32c is started to switch the special winning opening 32a to the open state.

  In subsequent step S410, 1 is added to the symbol accessory counter. In this case, since the numerical information of the symbol accessory counter when the special electricity start process is executed is “3”, when the processing of step S808 is executed, the numerical information of the symbol accessory counter is “4”. Become. Thereafter, the special electricity start process is terminated.

<Special electricity termination processing>
Next, the special electricity ending process in step S318 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S501, it is determined whether or not the ending time has elapsed by checking whether or not the value of the symbol accessory timer counter provided in the RWM 84 is “0”. If the ending time has not elapsed, the special electricity ending process is terminated as it is, and if the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S502.

  In step S502, it is determined whether or not the low frequency transition flag of the RWM 84 is set. The low frequency transition flag is a flag that is set when the V winning flag is set. When the V winning flag is set in the branch execution mode, the support mode after the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the V winning is infrequently supported. This flag indicates that the mode is to be changed.

  If a negative determination is made in step S502, “1” is set in the high frequency flag of the RWM 84 in step S503. If “1” is already set in the high-frequency flag, the state is maintained. As a result, the support mode after the opening / closing execution mode becomes the high-frequency support mode.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S502, the high frequency flag of the RWM 84 is cleared in step S504. If the high frequency flag is already “0”, the state is maintained. As a result, the support mode after the opening / closing execution mode becomes the low frequency support mode.

  After executing the processing of step S503 or step S504, the V winning flag and the low frequency transition flag are cleared in step S505, and the numerical value information of the symbol accessory counter is cleared to “0” in subsequent step S506. Then, this special electric power end processing is ended.

  When the opening / closing execution mode started with the winning of the operating port 33 ends, the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode, and it becomes easy to win the distribution winning device 37. After that, when the opening / closing execution mode started with the V winning is completed, the support mode becomes the low-frequency support mode, and it becomes difficult to win the distribution winning device 37. The game will be continued while expecting to enter the open / close execution mode. As a result, a game that makes the mode of the launch operation different according to the progress of the game is added, and a game that is advantageous by switching the launch operation according to a specific order is added, so the game is diversified As a result, it becomes possible to increase the degree of attention of the game.

<Dental symbol variation start processing>
Next, the electronic character symbol variation start process of step S319 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the hold information is stored in the first area 106a to the fourth area 106d of the power saving hold area 106. If the hold information is stored, the process proceeds to step S602 to execute the data setting process.

  In the data setting process of step S602, the total number of the hold information on the electric role side is decremented by 1, and the hold information stored in the first area 106a is moved to the execution area 107 for the electric role. Thereafter, the reserved area of the first area 106a is shifted. Specifically, the hold information in the first area 106a is cleared, and the second area 106b → the first area 106a, the third area 106c → the second area 106b, the fourth area 106d → the third area 106c, etc. Shift pending information in the area.

  In a succeeding step S603, an appropriateness determination process is executed. In the success / failure determination process, the success / failure table provided in the ROM 83 is read, and the hold information stored in the power combination execution area 107, that is, whether or not the numerical information related to the power role random number counter C4 corresponds to which result of the success / failure. Determine whether. Specifically, it is determined whether the support win or the fall falls. The success / failure table uses a common table in the high frequency support mode and the low frequency support mode.

  In a succeeding step S604, a process of grasping the electronic symbol change time and the stop result is executed.

  When grasping the electric role symbol variation time, 2.74 sec is set in the high frequency support mode as described above. In the low frequency support mode, the current numerical value information of the second variation type counter CS2 is read, and the numerical information of the electric character symbol variation time corresponding to the numerical information is read from the corresponding variation display time table.

  When grasping the stop result, information on the stop result corresponding to the support lottery result to be displayed on the electric role symbol display unit 39 is read from the ROM 83.

  In subsequent step S605, the numerical value information of the electric symbol symbol variation time read in step S604 is set in the symbol accessory timer counter, and in the subsequent step S606, variation display is started in the electric symbol symbol display unit 39. In the process of changing the symbol combination performed in step S320, the variation display of the symbol combination display unit 39 is executed until the symbol combination variation time set in the symbol electrification timer counter in step S605 elapses.

  In the subsequent step S607, the display command for electric role is set as an output target, and in the subsequent step S608, the symbol / object counter is incremented by 1 and the numerical information of the symbol / object counter is updated from “7” to “8”. To do.

  If a negative determination is made in step S601, the numerical value information of the symbol accessory counter is cleared to “0” in step S609.

  After execution of step S608 or step S609, the main character symbol variation start process is terminated.

<Processing during the determination of the electric role symbol>
Next, the process of determining the telephone symbol in step S321 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S701, it is determined whether or not the final stop time set in the symbol accessory timer counter has elapsed. The final stop time is the time set in the symbol accessory timer counter after the elapse of the electrification symbol variation time in the process of varying the electrification symbol executed in step S320, and the stop result of the electrification symbol display unit 39 It is time to display.

  If the final stop time has not elapsed, the main symbol design finalizing process is terminated as it is, and if the final stop time has elapsed, in step S702, the present variable display is triggered. It is determined whether or not the result of the support determination is a support win.

  In the case of support winning, in step S703, the numerical value information of the symbol accessory counter is incremented by 1, and the numerical information of the symbol accessory counter is updated from “9” to “10”. If it is not a support win, the numerical value information of the symbol accessory counter is cleared to “0” in step S704. After the execution of step S703 or step S704, the main character combination determining process is terminated.

<Dental start processing>
Next, the power combination starting process in step S322 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S801, it is determined whether or not “1” is set in the V winning notification determination flag provided in the RWM 84. The V winning notification determination flag is set in the process after the V winning notification process is executed.

  If a negative determination is made in step S801, a V winning notification process is executed in step S802. In the V winning notification process, after confirming the current position of the first V winning opening guide 47c, it is determined whether or not to notify the player of the ball winning portions 45a and 45b that are likely to receive a V winning. A command corresponding to the notification is transmitted to the sound control device 91. In the subsequent step S803, a V winning notification determination flag is set.

  Here, the V winning notification process executed in step S802 will be described.

  In the V winning notification process, the notification is executed in the notification mode corresponding to the position of the first V winning opening guide 47c confirmed in the guide confirmation process executed in step S205 of the timer interruption process. Therefore, prior to the description of the V winning notification process, the guide part confirmation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the guide part confirmation process, first, in step S901, 1 is added to the guide part detection counter provided in the RWM 84. The guide part detection counter is a counter indicating which position the first V prize opening guide part 47c is located with respect to the initial position. The guide unit detection counter is incremented by 1 in the order of 0 to 2499 and reaches 0 after reaching the maximum value.

  Here, the initial position is a position where half of the first V prize opening guide 47c is at the position P2 and the other half is at a position facing the discharge part 46a. In this case, since the game ball discharged from the discharge portion 46a faces the partition portion between the two ball guide portions 47a, entry into either of the two ball guide portions 47a is hindered by the partition portion. It is done. Thereafter, the rotation of the first distributing member 47 causes the game ball to be discharged from the discharge portion 46a until the discharge portion 46a is completely opposed to the first V winning opening guide portion 47c, and the first V winning opening It will enter the guide 47c.

  By setting the initial position to the above position, when the first V winning opening guide 47c is at the initial position, a predetermined period after the discharge shutter 46c is opened (specifically, after 0.5 sec) The game ball can enter the first V prize opening guide 47c.

  During the predetermined period, a time lag occurs between the opening timing of the discharge shutter 46c and the timing at which the game ball in the left internal passage 44a is discharged from the discharge portion 46a and enters the ball guide portion 47a. It is set in consideration of. Specifically, when the discharge shutter 46c is opened at the timing when the value of the guide section detection counter is “0”, the first V prize opening guide section 47c is completely opposed to the discharge shutter 46c after 0.5 seconds. In addition, the predetermined period is set. By setting the initial position in consideration of the time lag in this way, if the first V winning opening guide 47c is in the initial position, the game ball is surely placed on the first V winning opening guide 47c after the discharge shutter 46c is opened. An initial position is set at a position where a ball can be entered.

  In a succeeding step S902, it is determined whether or not the V winning opening guide detecting sensor 52 detects the first V winning opening guide 47c. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the light receiving part 52b of the V winning opening guide part detection sensor 52 outputs a signal corresponding to the detection of light from the light emitting part 52a.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S902, a guide detection flag provided in the RWM 84 is set in step S903. The guide part detection flag is a flag used when determining the initial position of the first V prize opening guide part 47c. The guide part detection flag is set while the main control device 71 receives a signal corresponding to the time of light detection from the light receiving part 52b, and the light from the light receiving part 52b is set with the guide part detection flag set. Cleared by receiving a signal corresponding to the non-detection of.

  If a negative determination is made in step S902, it is determined in step S904 whether or not a guidance unit detection flag is set. If an affirmative determination is made in step S904, the guide section detection counter is cleared in step S905, and after the guide section detection flag is cleared in the subsequent step S906, the guide section confirmation process is terminated.

  The guide part detection counter is cleared at substantially the same timing as when the guide part detection flag changes from the set state to the clear state, so that the output of the light receiving part 52b corresponds to the non-detection from the signal corresponding to the detection of light. It is possible to set the position of the first V winning opening guide 47c at the timing of switching to the signal as the initial position.

  After the execution of step S903, when a negative determination is made in step S904, or after the execution of step S906, the guidance part confirmation process is terminated.

  Here, the first distribution member 47 rotates at a constant speed, specifically, a speed that rotates once in 10 seconds. When the position of the first V winning opening guide 47c is changing at a constant speed, the initial position of the first V winning opening guide 47c is grasped by the V winning opening guide detecting sensor 52, and the value of the guide detecting counter By adding 1 every 4 msec, it becomes possible to confirm the current position of the first V prize opening guide 47c.

  The V winning notification process executed based on the position information of the first V winning opening guide 47c confirmed in the guide confirming process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19A is a flowchart showing the V winning notification process, and FIG. 19B is an explanatory diagram for explaining the correspondence between the value of the guide detection counter and the first V winning opening guide 47c.

  In the V winning notification process, as shown in FIG. 19A, first, in step S1001, by confirming the value of the guide detection counter, in the distribution winning device 37 of the current first V winning opening guide 47c. The position is confirmed, and the value of the guide detection counter confirmed in the confirmation process is temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RWM 84.

  In subsequent step S1002, it is determined whether or not the current support mode is the high-frequency support mode. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1002, a discharging position calculation process is executed in step S1003.

  By executing the discharge position calculation process, the position of the first V winning opening guide 47c at the timing when the discharge shutters 46c and 46d are opened in the current branch execution mode is calculated.

  Specifically, first, a fixed value for high frequency stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 83 is read. Here, as a fixed value for high frequency, the opening duration time of the entrance shutter 37e (for example, 10 sec) in the branch execution mode executed in the high frequency support mode and the guide piece 37d change from the guide state to the non-guide state. Time (for example, 0.5 sec) required for the guide piece 37d to change from the non-guided state to the guided state (for example, 0.5 sec), and the entrance shutter 37e changes from the closed state to the open state. Required time (for example, 0.5 sec), the time required for the ball-entry shutter 37e to change from the open state to the closed state (for example, 0.5 sec), and the V prize executed before the ball-opening shutter 37e is opened. The time required for notification (for example, 3 sec) and the time required for the discharge shutters 46c and 46d to be changed from the closed state to the open state (for example, 0. Counter value corresponding to the sum of the sec), is stored in ROM 83. The counter value “1” is stored as corresponding to “4 msec”. This is set in correspondence with the value of the guide detection counter being incremented by 1 every 4 msec.

  Next, an intermediate result is calculated by adding the value of the guide unit detection counter stored in step S1001 and the fixed value for high frequency, and the remainder obtained by dividing the intermediate result by “2500” is used as a calculation result to determine a predetermined value of the RWM 84. Store in the area. The calculation process for high frequency is executed in a calculation area provided in the RWM 84. Here, the remainder obtained by dividing the intermediate result by “2500” is used as the calculation result when the guide unit detection counter is set to a numerical value range of “0 to 2499” and the counter value becomes “2500”. In order to return to “0”, a counter value corresponding to the operation is calculated.

  As described above, as a fixed value for high frequency, a value obtained by converting time so that “1” corresponds to “4 msec” is set. In addition, when the current branch execution mode is the high-frequency support mode, the position of the first V winning opening guide 47c at the timing when the discharge shutters 46c and 46d are opened is calculated before the V winning notification is executed. It becomes possible.

  In the subsequent step S1004, it is determined whether or not the result calculated in step S1003 is a value corresponding to “1499 to 2249” of the guidance unit detection counter. That is, in the current branch execution mode, when five game balls have entered the left internal passage 44a at the timing when the discharge shutters 46c and 46d are opened, the first V winning opening guide 47c is removed from the discharge unit 46a. It is determined whether or not it is in a position corresponding to the incoming ball.

  Here, the final value of the reference value in the determination is set to “2249” because the position of the first V winning opening guide 47c at the timing when the discharge shutters 46c and 46d are opened is 5 as a result of calculation in step S1003. This is because when a single game ball has entered the left internal passage 44a, the position is surely set to a position for winning a V prize.

  For example, if the discharge shutters 46c and 46d are opened when the calculation result is “0”, as shown in FIG. 19B, half of the first V prize opening guide portion 47c faces the discharge portion 46a. However, the other half is delayed in the direction of rotation. In addition, game balls are not allowed to enter the exit guide 47b that is one position behind the first V prize opening guide 47c in the rotation direction.

  Here, a time lag as described above occurs between the time when the discharge shutters 46c and 46d are opened and before the game ball enters the first V winning opening guide 47c. If the time lag is 0.5 sec, the game ball is in a position where it can enter the first V winning opening guide 47c, but if it is 1 sec, the gaming ball is in the first V winning opening guide section. There is a possibility of entering the exit guide 47b located next to the 47c.

  In order to prevent a V prize from occurring due to such a time lag, the position of the ball guide portion 47a at a position delayed by one in the rotation direction from the position at which the value of the guide portion detection counter becomes “0” is shown. The value “2249”, which is the value of the guide section detection counter, is decided to be the closing price.

  In addition, the start value of the reference value in the determination process in step S1004 is set to “1499” when the first V winning opening guide 47c is located at a position corresponding to “1499” when the discharge shutters 46c and 46d are opened. , When a game ball enters the exit guide 47b at a position facing the discharge part 46a (position of the first V winning opening guide 47c when the value of the guide detection counter is “0”) and This is because, in any case where the player has not entered the ball, if five game balls are inserted into the left internal passage 44a, the V winning is surely achieved. When the opening price is set to “1249”, if the first game ball enters the exit guide 47b located at the position facing the discharge part 46a, the V prize will not be awarded.

  As shown in FIG. 19A, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1004, the left notification command is set as an output target in step S1005. The left notification command set as the output target is transmitted to the sound and light control device 91 in the port output process of S208.

  When the sound light control device 91 receives the left notification command, the sound light control device 91 executes a process for setting a sound output pattern and a light control pattern corresponding to the left notification command. Specifically, a data table for causing the presentation corresponding to the left side notification to be performed through the display lamp unit 63 and the speaker unit 65 is read from the ROM of the sound control device 91, and the left side notification is performed according to the read data table. Production is performed by the display lamp unit 63 and the speaker unit 65.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1004, it is determined in step S1006 whether or not the result calculated in step S1003 is a value corresponding to “249 to 999” of the guidance unit detection counter. That is, in the current branch execution mode, when five game balls have entered the right internal passage 44b at the timing when the discharge shutters 46c and 46d are opened, the first V winning opening guide 47c is removed from the discharge 46b. It is determined whether or not it is in a position corresponding to the incoming ball.

  The reason for setting the start value and the end value of the reference value in the determination process in step S1006 is the same reason as in step S1004.

  First, the final value of the reference value in the determination is set to “999” as a result of the calculation in step S1003, the five positions of the first V winning opening guide 47c at the timing when the discharge shutters 46c and 46d are opened. This is because when the game ball is placed in the right internal passage 44b, the position is surely set to the position where the V prize is won.

  The value of the guide unit detection counter is set so that no V winning is generated due to a time lag that occurs between the time when the discharge shutters 46c and 46d are opened and the time when the game ball enters the first V winning port guide 47c. “999”, which is the value of the guide detection counter indicating the position of the ball guide 47a at a position delayed by one in the rotational direction from the position “1249”, is set as the final value.

  The starting value of the reference value in the determination process in step S1006 is set to “249” when the first V winning opening guide 47c is located at a position corresponding to “249” and the discharge shutters 46c and 46d are opened. , When a game ball enters the exit guide 47b at the position facing the discharge part 46a (the position of the first V winning opening guide 47c when the value of the guide detection counter is “1249”) and This is because, in any case where the player has not entered the ball, if five game balls are inserted into the left internal passage 44a, the V winning is surely achieved. When the opening price is set to “0”, the first game ball will not win the V prize if it enters the exit guide 47b located at a position facing the discharge part 46a.

  As shown in FIG. 19A, when an affirmative determination is made in step S1006, the right notification command is set as an output target in step S1007. The right-side notification command set as the output target is transmitted to the sound and light control device 91 in the port output process of S208. When the sound light control device 91 receives the right notification command, the sound lamp controller 91 causes the display lamp unit 63 and the speaker unit 65 to perform an effect corresponding to the right notification command.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1002, if a negative determination is made in step S1006 after execution of step S1005, or after execution of step S1007, “750” is set in the pre-opening counter in step S1008. By setting “750” in the pre-release counter, a 3 second period is provided before the ball-opening shutter 37e is opened after the V-winning notification is started, so that the player can recognize the contents of the V-winning notification. In this state, the opening operation of the entrance shutter 37e can be executed. After execution of step S1008, the V winning notification process is terminated.

  Even when neither the left side notification command nor the right side notification command is set as an output target, “750” is set in the pre-opening counter in step S1008. It is possible to prevent an increase in processing load.

  Returning to the description of the power combination start process (FIG. 17), when an affirmative determination is made in step S801 or after execution of step S803, the value of the pre-release counter provided in the RWM 84 is “0” in step S804. It is determined whether or not there is. The pre-opening counter is a counter that is set when performing V winning notification that notifies the winning portions 45a and 45b that are likely to win V in the V winning notification processing in step S802. By executing the above notification within the time set in the counter, the player can recognize the pitched portions 45a and 45b that are likely to win V before the pitched shutter 37e is opened.

  If a negative determination is made in step S804, the counter before opening is decremented by 1 in step S819, and then the main role starting process is terminated. If an affirmative determination is made in step S804, it is determined in step S805 whether the shutter release flag provided in the RWM 84 is set. The shutter release flag is a flag that is set when processing for transmitting a drive signal corresponding to the opening operation of the entrance shutter 37e is executed to the entrance shutter drive unit 37g.

  If a negative determination is made in step S805, a shutter opening drive process is executed in step S806. In the shutter opening drive processing, the entrance shutter 37e opening drive processing is executed. In the opening driving process, “1” is set in the register related to the ball entrance shutter 37e in the MPU 82. Thereby, in the port output process of step S208 in the next timer interrupt process, a drive signal is output to the drive unit 37g for the entrance shutter in order to switch the entrance shutter 37e to the open state.

  In the subsequent step S807, the shutter release flag is set, and in the subsequent step S808, the shutter open drive time (for example, 0.5 sec) stored in the ROM 83 is set in the shutter timer counter. The shutter timer counter is a counter for setting the time required for opening the entrance shutter 37e.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S805, it is determined in step S809 whether or not the shutter opening time has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the shutter timer counter provided in the RWM 84 is “0”.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S809, it is determined in step S810 whether a guide flag provided in the RWM 84 is set. The guide flag is a flag that is set when a process for transmitting a drive signal corresponding to the guide operation of the guide piece 37d to the guide drive unit 37f is executed.

  If a negative determination is made in step S810, guide driving processing is executed in step S811. In the guide driving process, “1” is set in the register related to the guide piece 37 d in the MPU 82. As a result, in the port output process of step S208 in the next timer interrupt process, a drive signal is output to the guide drive unit 37f to switch the guide piece 37d to the guide state.

  In the subsequent step S812, the guide flag is set, and in the subsequent step S813, the guide driving time (for example, 0.5 sec) stored in the ROM 83 is set in the guide timer counter.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S810, it is determined in step S814 whether a guide time has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the guide timer counter provided in the RWM 84 is “0”. The guide timer counter is a counter for setting the time required for the guide operation of the guide piece 37d.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S814, the V winning notification determination flag, shutter release flag, and guide flag are cleared in step S815.

  In subsequent step S816, processing for setting numerical information of the opening duration time of the entrance shutter 37e in the current branch execution mode to the symbol accessory timer counter is executed. Here, as numerical information of the opening duration, a high-frequency opening duration (specifically 10 sec) and a low-frequency opening duration (specifically 0.1 sec) are provided. In the high frequency support mode, the high frequency release duration is set in the symbol accessory timer counter. In the low frequency support mode, the low frequency release duration is set in the symbol bonus timer. Set to counter.

  In the subsequent step S817, the left winning counter and the right winning counter provided in the RWM 84 are cleared to “0”. The left winning counter and the right winning counter are set to 1 in the power release releasing process described later when the detection sensors 37h and 37i detect the game ball in the winning detection process executed in step S210 of the timer interrupt process. The left winning counter corresponds to the winning of the left detection sensor 37h, and the right winning counter corresponds to the winning of the right detection sensor 37i.

  In the subsequent step S818, the symbol accessory counter is incremented by 1, and the numerical value information of the symbol accessory counter is updated from “10” to “11”.

  If a negative determination is made in step S809 after execution of step S808, if a negative determination is made in step S814 after execution of step S813, then the main role starting process is terminated after execution of step S818.

<Processing while the power is open>
Next, the electric power releasing process in step S323 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1101, it is determined whether or not a winning end flag provided in the RWM 84 is set. The winning end flag is a flag that is set when the opening time of the entrance shutter 37e has elapsed in the branch execution mode or when five game balls have entered one of the entrance portions 45a and 45b.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1101, it is determined in subsequent step S1102 whether or not the open duration has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the symbol accessory timer counter is “0”.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1102, it is determined in step S1103 whether or not the right winning flag provided in the RWM 84 is set. The right winning flag is a flag that is set when the right detection sensor 37i detects a game ball in the winning detection process executed in step S210 of the timer interrupt process.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1103, the right winning counter is incremented by 1 in step S1104, and the right winning flag is cleared in step S1105.

  In a succeeding step S1106, it is determined whether or not the value of the right winning counter is 5. If a negative determination is made in step S1103 or step S1106, it is determined in step S1107 whether the left winning flag is set. The left winning flag is a flag that is set when the left detection sensor 37h detects a game ball in the winning detection process executed in step S1110 of the timer interrupt process.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1107, the left prize counter is incremented by 1 in step S1108, and the left prize flag is cleared in step S1109. In step S1110, the value of the left prize counter is 5. It is determined whether or not.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1102, step S1106, or step S1110, a winning end flag is set in step S1111. When the winning completion flag is set, the symbol / object timer counter update process is not executed in step S211 of the timer interrupt process. The winning completion flag is cleared after the entrance shutter 37e is closed.

  By not updating the symbol accessory timer counter, it is possible to prevent the update of the shutter timer counter or the guide timer counter and the update of the symbol accessory timer counter from being performed in the step of step S1111. The values of the symbol accessory timer counter, the shutter timer counter, and the guide timer counter are updated separately, so that the ball is discharged after the entrance shutter 37e is actually opened more than the time corresponding to the fixed value for high frequency. It is possible to prevent the time until the shutters 46c and 46d are opened from being shortened.

  When an affirmative determination is made in step S1101 or after execution of step S1111, it is determined in step S1112 whether or not the non-guide flag provided in the RWM 84 is set. The non-guide flag is a flag that is set when processing for transmitting a drive signal corresponding to the non-guide operation of the guide piece 37d to the guide drive unit 37f is executed.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1112, non-guide driving processing is executed in step S1113. In the non-guide driving process, “0” is set in the register related to the guide piece 37 d in the MPU 82. Thereby, in the port output process of step S208 in the next timer interrupt process, a drive signal is output to the guide drive unit 37f to switch the guide piece 37d to the non-guide state.

  In the subsequent step S1114, the non-guide flag is set, and in the subsequent step S1115, the non-guide driving time (for example, 0.5 sec) stored in the ROM is set in the guide timer counter.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1112, it is determined in step S1116 whether a non-guide time has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the guide timer counter provided in the RWM 84 is “0”.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1116, it is determined in step S1117 whether a shutter closing flag provided in the RWM 84 is set. The shutter closing flag is a flag that is set when a process for transmitting a driving signal corresponding to the closing operation of the entrance shutter 37e is executed to the entrance shutter driving unit 37g.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1117, a shutter closing drive process is executed in step S1118. In the shutter closing driving process, the closing shutter 37e driving process is executed. In the closing drive process, “0” is set in the register related to the ball entrance shutter 37e in the MPU 82. Thereby, in the port output process of step S208 in the next timer interrupt process, a drive signal is output to the drive unit 37g for the entrance shutter to switch the entrance shutter 37e to the closed state.

  In the subsequent step S1119, the shutter closing flag is set, and in the subsequent step S1120, the shutter closing driving time (for example, 0.5 sec) stored in the ROM 83 is set in the shutter timer counter.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1117, it is determined in step S1121 whether or not the shutter closing time has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the shutter timer counter provided in the RWM 84 is “0”.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1121, the shutter closing flag, the non-guide flag, and the winning end flag are cleared in step S1122. In the subsequent step S1123, the symbol accessory counter is incremented by 1, and the numerical information of the symbol accessory counter is updated from “11” to “12”.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1107, a negative determination is made in step S1110, a negative determination is made in step S1116 after execution of step S1115, a negative determination is made in step S1121 after execution of step S1120 In this case, after the execution of step S1123, the main role releasing process is terminated.

<Dental end processing>
Next, the telephone combination end process of step S324 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not the discharge shutter opening flag provided in the RWM 84 is set. The discharge shutter open flag is a flag indicating whether or not the discharge shutters 46c and 46d are in an open state, and is in an open state when set.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1201, it is determined in subsequent step S1202 whether or not the duration time for which the entrance shutter 37e is opened has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the symbol accessory timer counter is “0”.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1202, the main role termination process is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1202, the discharge shutter opening process is executed in the subsequent step S1203, and the discharge shutters 46c and 46d are opened. In the opening process, “1” is set in the registers related to the discharge shutters 46 c and 46 d in the MPU 82. Thereby, in the port output process of step S208 in the next timer interrupt process, a drive signal is output to the discharge shutter drive units 46e and 46f to switch the discharge shutters 46c and 46d to the open state.

  In a succeeding step S1204, a discharge shutter opening flag is set, and then the main role terminating process is terminated.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1201, it is determined in step S1205 whether or not a distribution flag provided in the RWM 84 is set. When the distribution flag is “1”, the distribution unit 51a is executing the distribution operation.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1205, the total of the right winning counter and the left winning counter is stored in a winning counter provided in the RWM 84 in step S1206. By this processing, it is possible to grasp the number of all the game balls that have entered the distribution prize device 37.

  In the following step S1207, the distribution flag is set and the main role ending process is ended.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1205, it is determined in step S1208 whether or not the winning counter value and the discharge counter value match. The discharge counter is a counter provided in the RWM 84 in the winning detection process of the timer interruption process, and is incremented by 1 when a game ball is detected by the V winning detection sensor 49a or the removal detecting sensor 50b.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1208, the discharge shutter closing process is executed in step S1209, and the discharge shutters 46c and 46d are closed. In the closing process, “0” is set in the registers related to the discharge shutters 46 c and 46 d in the MPU 82. Thus, in the port output process of step S208 in the next timer interrupt process, a drive signal is output to the discharge shutter drive units 46e and 46f to switch the discharge shutters 46c and 46d to the closed state.

  In the subsequent step S1210, the distribution flag is cleared, the discharge counter is cleared in the subsequent step S1211, the discharge shutter open flag is cleared in the subsequent step S1212, and the symbol accessory counter is changed to “ Clear “0”.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1208, the main feature ending process is terminated after step S1212 is executed.

<Distribution prize processing>
The distribution winning process executed in the winning detection process of step S210 in the timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S1301, it is determined whether or not a winning to the left pitching portion 45a has occurred. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the left side detection sensor 37h. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1301, the left winning flag is set in step S1302.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1301, it is determined in step S1303 whether or not a winning to the right entering ball portion 45b has occurred. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the right detection sensor 37i. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1303, the right winning flag is set in step S1304.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1303 after execution of step S1302 or after execution of step S1304, it is determined in step S1305 whether or not a prize has been generated by the V winning opening guide detection sensor 52.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1305, the V winning flag provided in the RWM 84 is set in step S1306, and the low-frequency transition flag provided in the RWM 84 is set in the subsequent step S1307.

  In subsequent step S1308, 1 is added to the discharge counter. The discharge counter is a counter that stores how many game balls have been discharged among the game balls that have entered the distribution winning device 37 by releasing the electric accessory 37c once. The discharge counter is also incremented by 1 when the detachment detection sensor 50b detects a winning.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1305 or after execution of step S1308, it is determined in step S1309 whether or not a winning has occurred in the detachment detection sensor 50b. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1309, the discharge counter is incremented by 1 in step S1310. If a negative determination is made in step S1310, the real allocation winning process is terminated.

<Notice lottery processing>
The notification command for the left side and the notification command for the right side received by the sound light control device 91 are transmitted to the display control device 92. In the display control device 92, the notification lottery process is executed when the left notification command is received or when the right notification command is received. The notification lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the notification lottery process, first, in step S1401, it is determined whether a left notification command or a right notification command is received.

  In a succeeding step S1402, it is determined whether or not the high probability lottery mode is set. Specifically, the position of the hardware lottery mode changeover switch 92a provided in the display control device 92 is determined. A plurality of lottery mode changeover switches 92a are provided, and a high-probability lottery mode, a normal lottery mode, and a low-probability lottery mode are set according to the positions. From the ROM provided in the display control device 92 according to the lottery mode. The lottery table to be read is different. For example, when a lottery table for high probability is used, a notification lottery is executed with a winning probability of 20%. When a lottery table for normal use is used, the lottery table for high probability is used rather than using the lottery table. When the notice lottery is executed with a winning probability of 10% with a low winning probability and a low-probability lottery table is used, the winning probability is 2% which is lower than the normal lottery table. The notification lottery is executed. Therefore, the high-probability lottery mode is set so that the winning probability of notification is the highest, and the winning probability is then lowered in the order of the normal lottery mode and the low-probability lottery mode.

  The winning probability of effect execution based on the right notification command and the left notification command differs depending on the plurality of lottery modes. By providing the lottery mode switching switch 92a, the hall manager can switch the lottery mode depending on the time zone or the like.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1402, the process advances to step S1403 to execute lottery processing in the high probability lottery mode. If a negative determination is made in step S1402, it is determined in step S1404 whether or not the normal lottery mode is set. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1404, a lottery process in the normal lottery mode is executed.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1404, the process advances to step S1406 to execute lottery processing in the low probability lottery mode.

  After execution of step S1403, step S1405, or step S1406, it is determined in step S1407 whether the lottery result in step S1403, step S1405, or step S1406 is a winning result.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1407, a process of causing the symbol display device 42 to execute a notification effect corresponding to the left notification command or the right notification command is executed in step S1408.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1401, a negative determination is made in step S1407, or after execution of step S1408, the notification lottery process is terminated.

  For a specific aspect of the effect for notification corresponding to the notification command for the left side or the notification command for the right side, an image for notifying the aspect of the game ball launching operation is displayed on the symbol display device 42. In the case of the left-side notification, a notification is made so that the launch operation is performed so that the game ball flows down the left region PE2, and the player is guided to enter the left-hand entering portion 45a. Further, in the case of the notification for the right side, a notification is made so as to perform a launch operation so that the game ball flows down in the right area PE3, and the player is guided to enter the game ball into the right entry part 45b. .

  By providing the front cover 37a, the player cannot visually recognize the position of the first V winning opening guide 47c. Therefore, the player visually recognizes the position of the first V winning opening guide portion 47c in the branch execution mode, and predicts which winning portion 45a, 45b causes the V winning to occur by winning five game balls. It is impossible to do. In this case, the player expects to execute the V winning notification in order to know which of the ball winning portions 45a and 45b where the V winning is generated by entering five game balls. It is possible to increase the degree of attention.

  Next, the opening / closing timing of the electric accessory 37c and the discharge shutters 46c and 46d in the branch execution mode will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a timing chart for explaining the V winning notification timing and the operation timing of the distribution winning device 37 in the branch execution mode. 24A shows the V winning notification status, FIG. 24B shows the open / close status of the ball-throw shutter 37e, FIG. 24C shows the guide status of the guide piece 37d, and FIG. ) Shows the open / close state of the discharge shutters 46c and 46d, FIG. 24 (e) shows the change in the value of the right winning counter, FIG. 24 (f) shows the change in the value of the discharge counter, and FIG. Indicates the timing of V winning. In the situation described in the timing chart, it is assumed that the support mode is set to the high frequency support mode.

  At the timing of t0, the discharge position calculation process is executed in the V winning notification process, whereby the value of the guide part detection counter is acquired. Further, the current support mode is the high frequency support mode, and the remainder obtained by dividing the sum of the fixed value for high frequency and the value of the current guide unit detection counter by “2500” is calculated. Based on the calculation result, in the current branch execution mode, the position of the first V winning opening guide 47c at the timing when the discharge shutters 46c and 46d are opened is grasped. In this V-winning notification, the right-side notification command is set as an output target based on the grasped position of the first V-winning-port guide 47c, the notification is selected in the lottery process in the display control device 92, and the symbol display device 42 Thus, the notification corresponding to the right notification command is executed. Thereafter, notification for the right side is executed over a period of T1.

  At the timing t1 thereafter, the entrance shutter 37e performs an opening operation over the period T2 by the entrance shutter drive unit 37g.

  At the timing t2 thereafter, the ball-throwing shutter 37e is opened, and a game ball can enter the sorting prize winning device 37. Further, the guide piece 37d performs a guide operation over a period of T3 by the guide drive unit 37f. At the timing t3 thereafter, the guide piece 37d is in the guide state, and a high frequency release continuation time is set in the symbol accessory timer counter. After the opening duration time is set, the guide state of the guide piece 37d and the open state of the entrance shutter 37e are maintained until the period T4 elapses or until 5 entrances occur in any of the entrance portions 45a and 45b. Retained.

  At subsequent timings t4 to t6, when the game ball enters the right entry portion 45b, the value of the right prize counter is incremented by 1, and the value of the right prize counter is changed from “0” to “3”. Updated to

  At the subsequent timing t7, when the opening time of the entrance shutter 37e during high frequency support has elapsed, the guide piece 37d performs a non-guide operation over the period T5 by the guide drive unit 37f.

  At the subsequent timing t8, the guide piece 37d is in the non-guide state. Further, the entrance shutter 37e performs the closing operation over the period T6 by the entrance shutter drive unit 37g.

  Thereafter, at the timing of t9, the entrance shutter 37e is in a closed state, and a game ball cannot enter the distribution winning device 37. Further, the discharge shutters 46c and 46d perform the opening operation over the period T7 by the discharge shutter driving units 46e and 46f.

  Thereafter, at time t10, the discharge shutters 46c and 46d are opened, and a game ball can enter the ball guide portion 47a. Moreover, the 1st V winning opening guide part 47c is a position calculated at the timing of t0. Since the length of the period from T1 to T7 is the same in each branch execution mode, an accurate V winning notification is issued based on the position calculated using the fixed value for high frequency at the timing of t0. It becomes possible to execute.

  Thereafter, at the timing of t11, the first game ball is discharged into the V winning path 49, and the value of the discharge counter is updated from “0” to “1”. The discharged game ball passes through the V winning detection sensor 49a to generate a V winning.

  At the subsequent timing t12 to t13, the second and third game balls discharged from the discharge portion 46b are discharged to the release passage 50a, whereby the value of the discharge counter is updated from “1” to “3”. Is done.

  Since the value of the discharge counter becomes “3” at the timing of t14 thereafter, the discharge shutters 46c and 46d perform the closing operation by the discharge shutter driving units 46e and 46f, and the branch execution mode ends. The value of the discharge counter is cleared to “0”.

  At subsequent timing t15, the discharge shutters 46c and 46d are closed.

  In the current branch execution mode, the first game ball discharged from the discharge unit 46b corresponds to the ball entering the first V winning opening guide unit 47c, so there are only three game balls in the right ball entry unit 45b. Even if the player did not enter, a V prize was generated. However, as shown by the two-dot chain line, when the fifth game ball discharged from the discharge portion 46b corresponds to the entry to the first V winning opening guide portion 47c, the ball enters the right entry portion 45b. If three game balls are played, no V winning will occur.

  The number of game balls entered is less than five while the configuration is such that a V prize is surely generated when five game balls enter in the ball entry portions 45a and 45b corresponding to the contents of the V prize notification. Even when the game is configured such that a V prize can be generated, when five game balls have entered the balls 45a and 45b corresponding to the contents of the V prize notification in the branch execution mode, and It is possible to expect the occurrence of the V prize in both cases where the player has not entered the ball, and the degree of attention to the game can be increased.

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

  Of the ten ball guide portions 47a provided in the first distribution member 47, nine are the release port guide portions 47b and one is the first V winning port guide portion 47c. Therefore, if five balls can be generated in the predetermined ball portions 45a and 45b corresponding to the discharge of the game ball to the first V winning opening guide 47c, it is possible to generate a V winning. As a result, a game of adding five game balls to the ball entering portions 45a and 45b and selecting five ball entering portions 45a and 45b for entering the game balls is added, and the game is diversified. It becomes possible to raise the attention degree to.

  Also, the positions of the first V winning opening guide 47c relative to the discharging portions 46a, 46b have moved, and the discharging shutters 46c, 46d are open regardless of the position of the first V winning opening guide 47c. After a predetermined period. As a result, of the five game balls that have entered the predetermined entrances 45a and 45b, which game ball will trigger the V prize does not depend on the order of entering the entrances 45a and 45b. Even if five game balls cannot be entered into the predetermined entry parts 45a and 45b, the player can expect the occurrence of a V prize and increase the degree of attention to the game. It becomes possible.

  Further, the internal passages 44a and 44b are linearly formed, have a length of approximately five gaming balls, and a passage width of approximately one gaming ball. When the discharge shutters 46c and 46d are in a closed state, when five game balls enter the internal passages 44a and 44b in succession, the sixth ball cannot be entered. There is a space for five game balls in the passage, and when five game balls enter the internal passages 44a and 44b in succession, the sixth ball cannot be entered. . Since the internal passages 44a and 44b are configured not to allow more than five game balls at a time, it is possible to prevent more than the limit number of game balls from entering the internal passages 44a and 44b. It is no longer necessary to execute a process of invalidating the game balls of the part.

  In addition, the exit shutters 46c and 46d are opened after the entrance shutter 37e is changed from the open state to the closed state, so that the game balls are discharged to the distribution winning device 37 and the game balls are entered into the entrance parts 45a and 45a. It is possible to prevent entering into 45b, and it is possible to prevent more than five game balls from entering into the entering parts 45a and 45b in a predetermined branch execution mode.

  In the branch execution mode, 5 game balls can be entered into one of the entrance parts 45a and 45b, and 5 game balls cannot be entered into both of the entrance parts 45a and 45b. It was set at a proper time. As a result, even if five game balls have entered one of the pitching units 45a and 45b in the branch execution mode, there is a possibility that a V prize will not occur. It will be noted whether or not the game ball has entered the ball entry parts 45a and 45b corresponding to the above, and the player's attention to the game can be increased.

  A game ball flowing down through the left region PE2 is easy to enter the left entrance portion 45a but is difficult to enter the right entrance portion 45b. Further, the game ball flowing down through the right region PE3 is easy to enter the right entrance portion 45b, but is difficult to enter the left entrance portion 45a. Further, the region through which the game ball passes differs depending on the mode of the launch operation. Therefore, the player can vary the entrance portions 45a and 45b that can enter depending on the mode of the launch operation, and can actively aim at the predetermined entrance portions 45a and 45b and enter a predetermined number of game balls. Thus, it becomes possible to increase the degree of attention to the game.

  In the V winning notification process, the pattern display device 42 notifies the launch operation mode of the launch operation device 28 for entering the pitching portions 45a and 45b corresponding to the occurrence of the V winning in the current branch execution mode. The The player can enter the ball entering portions 45a and 45b corresponding to the occurrence of the V winning by launching the game ball according to the notified manner of the launch operation. As a result, the player pays attention to whether or not the notification of the mode of the above-described launch operation is executed by the symbol display device 42, so that the player's degree of attention to the game can be increased.

  The V winning notification is executed when the branch execution mode is won, and is executed before the ball shutter 37e is opened. As a result, the player can play the game in the branch execution mode in a state where the player recognizes the mode of the launch operation in which the ball entering to the ball entering portions 45a and 45b corresponding to the occurrence of the V winning is likely to occur. It becomes possible to raise the attention degree to a player's game.

  In addition, the V winning notification is executed at a timing when the game display effect is not executed in the symbol display device 42. Thereby, it becomes possible to perform V prize alert | report using the period when the player's attention degree is low about the symbol display apparatus 42, and it becomes possible to raise the player's attention degree to a game.

  In the V winning notification process, when the left notification command or the right notification command is set as an output target, whether or not the V winning notification is executed on the symbol display device 42 based on the notification command, By setting “750” in the pre-opening counter, it is not necessary to change the processing contents depending on the presence or absence of the V prize notification, and the effect of the notification lottery processing in the display control device 92 can be obtained while suppressing an increase in processing load. It becomes possible.

<Second Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the distribution winning device 137 is different from the first embodiment in the form of the internal passage and the notification effect executed by the display control device 92. The different configuration will be described below. In the following description, the description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

  FIG. 25 is a front view of the distribution winning device 137 with the front cover 37a removed in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the distribution prize winning device 137 has one ball entry portion 145, and the distribution prize winning device 37 according to the first embodiment includes a left entry portion 45a, and a right entry portion. 45b is not provided.

  Specifically, the entrance portion 145 is provided with an opening in a direction in which a game ball flowing down the left region PE2 can easily enter, and specifically, the entrance of the entrance portion 145 is the game region PE. It is provided so as to face the upper left. The entrance portion 145 has an entrance portion 145e that can be opened and closed by an entrance shutter drive portion 137g as an electric accessory 137c, and a guide entrance drive portion 137f that makes it easy for a winning to enter the entrance portion 145. A guide piece 137d that can be arranged in a guide state is provided.

  When the entrance shutter 137e of the electric accessory 137c is in an open state, a game ball can enter the internal passage 144 from the entrance portion 145. The internal passage 144 is formed with a passage extending in a downward direction, and a game ball that has entered from the entrance portion 145 is guided to a discharge portion 146 provided below the entrance portion 145. The discharge unit 146 is provided with a discharge shutter 146b. When the discharge shutter 146b is in a closed state, the game ball can be retained in the internal passage 144. The discharge shutter 146b is switched between an open state and a closed state by the discharge shutter driving unit 146c.

  The discharge part 146 is provided at the end of the internal passage 144 opposite to the ball entry part 145, and opens to the sorting unit 151 a side at the peripheral part of the first sorting member 147. Therefore, when the exit shutter 146b is opened after the entrance shutter 137e is closed, the game balls in the internal passage 144 are exhausted from the exit portion 146 to the sorting unit 151a, and the V winning is not achieved. It is distributed.

  The first sorting member 147 in the present embodiment has the same shape as the first sorting member 47 in the first embodiment, and includes a ball guide portion 47a, a release port guide portion 47b, and a first V prize port guide. It has a ball guide portion 147a, an exit guide portion 147b, and a first V prize opening guide portion 147c corresponding to the portion 47c. Also, a notification command based on the position of the first V prize opening guide part 147c is transmitted from the main control device 71 to the sound light control apparatus 91 in the V prize notification process according to the position of the first V prize opening guide part 147c.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the V winning notification process in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 26, in the V winning notification process executed in the timer interruption process of the main control device 71, first, in step S1501, the value of the guide unit detection counter is checked to thereby obtain the current first V winning opening. While confirming the position of the guide unit 147c in the distribution prize device 137, it is determined in the subsequent step S1502 whether or not the current gaming state is the high-frequency support mode.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1502, the discharge shutters 46c and 46d are opened in the current branch execution mode by the same calculation method as in step S1003 of the V winning notification process in the first embodiment in step S1503. The position of the first V prize opening guide 47c at the timing of

  In the subsequent step S1504, it is determined whether or not the result calculated in step S1503 is a value corresponding to “1499 to 2499” of the guidance unit detection counter. That is, as in the first embodiment, in the current branch execution mode, when five game balls win the winning portion 145, the first V winning opening guide portion 147c is surely at the position where the V winning is surely generated. It is determined whether or not there is.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1504, the firing timing notification command is set as an output target in step S1505. The firing timing notification command set as the output target is transmitted to the sound and light control device 91 in the port output process of S208.

  The firing timing notification command received by the sound light control device 91 is transmitted to the display control device 92, and when winning in the notification lottery process, the symbol display device 42 performs the effect for launch timing notification. .

  In the present embodiment, even if a game ball enters the distribution prize device 137, the prize ball is not paid out. In this configuration, even if the branch execution mode is executed and five game balls are entered into the entering part 145, there may be cases where the V winning is not made. Specifically, in each branch execution mode, there are five game balls that can enter the ball entrance portion 145, but there are 10 ball guide portions 147a including the first V winning opening guide portion 147c. Therefore, it may occur that all the five game balls that have entered the entrance part 145 enter the exit guide part 147b.

  In the branch execution mode in which there is no prize ball in the entry itself of the entry part 145 as described above, if a V entry does not occur even if five entries to the entry part 145 occur, for the player The entrance to the entrance portion 145 becomes meaningless. Here, in the present embodiment, based on the launch timing notification command, the effect that a V prize will be generated if five game balls are entered into the ball entering unit 145 in the current branch execution mode. This is executed by the display device 42.

  As a specific aspect of the effect for informing the firing timing, the timing at which a V prize is generated by generating five game balls to the winning part 145 in the present branch execution mode on the symbol display device 42. An image for notifying that is displayed. By this notification, the player performs a launch operation so that the game ball flows down the left region PE2, so that the game ball is launched aiming at the entrance part 145 and the entrance part 145 enters the game ball. Inspired by

  If a negative determination is made in step S1502, a negative determination is made in step S1504, or after execution of step S1505, "750" is set to the pre-release counter in step S1506. After execution of step S1506, the V winning notification process is terminated.

  By executing the V winning notification process, it is possible to notify the player of the timing at which a winning to the first V winning opening guide unit 147c occurs due to the winning of five game balls in the winning unit 145. It becomes. Thereby, the player can know the timing at which the V winning is generated by generating a ball entering the pitching unit 145 in the branch execution mode, and does not generate a meaningless pitching to the pitching unit 145. It is possible to generate a V prize.

<Third Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the configuration and game content of the game board 24 are different from those in the above embodiments. The different configuration will be described below. In the following description, the description of the same configuration as that of each of the above embodiments is basically omitted.

  FIG. 27 is a front view of the game board 24 in the present embodiment.

  The game board 24 in the present embodiment is provided with an operating port device 201 instead of the operating port 33 in each of the above embodiments. The working port device 201 is provided with an upper working port 202 and a lower working port 203. Both the upper operation port 202 and the lower operation port 203 are opened upward, and the both operation ports 202 and 203 are aligned in the vertical direction so that the upper operation port 202 is upward.

  The upper operating port 202 is configured so that the winning frequency does not change unless the nail 24b arranged in the game area PE is adjusted due to the fact that no means for disabling the game ball is provided. ing. That is, the upper operating port 202 is configured such that the winning frequency does not change even when the gaming state changes.

  On the other hand, the lower working port 203 is provided with a pair of left and right opening / closing members 204. The opening / closing member 204 is connected to an opening / closing drive unit (not shown) mounted on the back side of the game board 24 and is driven by the opening / closing drive unit to be placed in either a closed state or an open state. When the opening / closing member 204 is closed, a game ball cannot be won in the lower operation port 203, and when the opening / closing member 204 is in an open state, a game ball can be won in the lower operation port 203. That is, the lower operating port 203 is configured to change the winning frequency according to the frequency at which the opening / closing member 204 is opened, in other words, when the gaming state changes.

  The operating port device 201 is provided above the distribution winning device 37 in the lower region PE4. Then, the game ball that has flowed down the left region PE2 can win the upper working port 202 and can win the lower working port 203, and the game ball that has flowed down the right region PE3 can also win the upper working port 202. And the lower operating port 203 can be won. In addition, both the upper operation port 202 and the lower operation port 203 are located on the right side of the left ball entry portion 45a in the distribution winning device 37 and on the left side of the right ball entry portion 45b. . Therefore, the upper operation port 202 and the lower operation port 203 exist at positions that do not interfere with the game ball flowing down toward the left entrance 45a through the left region PE2 and pass through the right region PE3. It exists in the position which does not become obstructive for the game ball which flows down toward the right entrance part 45b.

  Here, in each of the above-described embodiments, based on the fact that a game ball has won the through gates 34 and 35, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to open the electric accessory 37c of the distribution winning device 37, Furthermore, when the electric character symbol display unit 39 displays the change of the pattern, and the lottery result is to open the electric accessory 37c, the electric character symbol display unit 39 displays a corresponding stop result. However, in this embodiment, even if a game ball wins the through gates 34 and 35, the electric combination 37c of the distribution prize winning device 37 is opened. There will be no lottery for whether or not. Instead, in the present embodiment, based on the fact that a game ball has won the through gates 34 and 35, a lottery is performed as to whether or not the opening / closing member 204 of the lower working port 203 is opened, and further In the case of a lottery result in which the symbol display unit 39 displays a variation of the pattern and the opening and closing member 204 is in an open state, the corresponding stop result is displayed on the electric role symbol display unit 39 and the opening and closing is also performed. The member 204 is opened. Even if a game ball wins the through gates 34 and 35, the symbol display on the symbol display device 42 is not executed.

  The lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric combination 37c of the distribution winning device 37 is performed based on the fact that a game ball has won the lower operation port 203. In addition, when a game ball wins the lower operation port 203, a lottery is performed as to whether or not the special electricity winning device 32 is opened. On the other hand, when a game ball wins in the upper operation port 202, the lottery for determining whether or not the electric game object 37c of the distribution winning device 37 is opened is not performed, and the special prize winning device 32 is opened. A lottery of whether or not to do is performed. That is, the manner of the internal lottery is different between the case where a game ball is won at the upper operation port 202 and the case where a game ball is won at the lower operation port 203. When a game ball wins the upper working port 202, three game balls are paid out, and when a game ball wins the lower working port 203, five game balls are paid out. The number is arbitrary, and the number of payouts of the upper working port 202 may be larger, or the number of payouts may be the same.

  As shown above, the special drawing display unit 38 has a structure in which the manner of the internal lottery is different between the case where the game ball is won in the upper operation port 202 and the case where the game ball is won in the lower operation port 203. Are provided with a first special figure display section 38a and a second special figure display section 38b. In the first special figure display section 38a, a lottery is performed with a winning at the upper working port 202 as a trigger, whereby a variation display or a predetermined display of the pattern is performed. Then, a result corresponding to the lottery result is displayed. Further, in the second special figure display section 38b, a lottery is performed with the winning of the lower working port 203 as a trigger, whereby a variation display or a predetermined display of the pattern is performed. Then, a result corresponding to the lottery result is displayed.

  In addition, although the 1st special figure display part 38a and the 2nd special figure display part 38b are comprised by the segment indicator by which a some segment light emission part is arranged in the predetermined | prescribed aspect, it is limited to this. Alternatively, it may be configured by other types of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT, or a dot matrix display. In addition, as the patterns displayed on the first special figure display unit 38a and the second special figure display unit 38b, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, and a plurality of types of characters A configuration in which is displayed or a configuration in which a plurality of colors are displayed is conceivable. The first special figure display unit 38 a and the second special figure display unit 38 b are directly controlled by the main control device 71 without using the sound light control device 91 and the display control device 92.

  In the situation in which the pattern change display is performed on the first special figure display unit 38a, the second special figure display unit 38b does not perform the pattern change display, and similarly, the second special figure display unit 38b. In the situation where the change display of the pattern is being performed, the change display of the pattern is not performed in the first special figure display unit 38a. However, when the pattern change display is performed on the first special symbol display unit 38a, the symbol display is performed on the symbol display device 42, and similarly, the second special symbol display unit 38b displays the pattern. When the variable display is performed, the symbol display is performed by the symbol display device 42.

  When the internal lottery performed based on the winning to the upper working port 202 is a win for switching to the opening / closing execution mode, the corresponding stop result is displayed on the first special figure display unit 38a, After the corresponding stop result is displayed on the symbol display device 42, the special electricity prize winning device 32 shifts to an open / close execution mode in which the open state is opened. When the internal lottery performed based on the winning to the lower operation port 203 is a win for switching to the opening / closing execution mode, the corresponding stop result is displayed on the second special figure display unit 38b. At the same time, after the corresponding stop result is displayed on the symbol display device 42, the special electricity prize winning device 32 shifts to an open / close execution mode in which the open state is opened. In addition, when the internal lottery performed based on the winning to the lower operation port 203 is a win for the branch execution mode, a corresponding stop result is displayed on the second special figure display unit 38b. At the same time, after the corresponding stop result is displayed on the symbol display device 42, the distribution winning device 37 shifts to a branch execution mode in which it is opened.

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an electrical configuration for performing various lotteries in the MPU 82 of the main control device 71.

  The MPU 82 uses various counter information to determine the jackpot lottery, the opening lottery of the opening / closing member 204, the setting of the display of the first special symbol display unit 38a and the second special symbol display unit 38b, the setting of the symbol display of the symbol display device 42, The display setting of the electric role symbol display unit 39 is performed. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the lottery in which the jackpot is generated, the support type counter C2 used for the lottery of the support mode set after the opening / closing execution mode, and the reach when the symbol display device 42 fluctuates and changes Reach random number counter C3 used for the generation lottery, random number initial value counter CINI used for setting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and fluctuations for determining the fluctuation display time in each of the special figure display units 38a and 38b and the symbol display device 42 The type counter CS and the general-use random number counter C4 used for the support lottery for determining whether or not to open / close the opening / closing member 204 are used. The counters C1 to C4, CINI, and CS are provided in the lottery counter area 301 of the RWM 84.

  Each of the counters C1 to C4, CINI, and CS is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value each time it is updated, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short intervals.

  The numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the support type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the special figure reservation area 302 when a winning to the upper working port 202 or the lower working port 203 occurs. The special figure holding area 302 includes a first special figure holding area 303, a second special figure holding area 304, and a special drawing execution area 305.

  The first special figure reservation area 303 includes a first area 303a, a second area 303b, a third area 303c, and a fourth area 303d, and the jackpot random number counter C1, Each numerical value information of the support type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in any of the areas 303a to 303d as reserved information on the special figure side.

  In this case, in the first area 303a to the fourth area 303d, the first area 303a → the second area 303b → the third area 303c → the fourth area when the winning to the upper working port 202 is continuously generated a plurality of times. Each numerical information is stored in time series in the order of the area 303d. By providing the four areas 303a to 303d as described above, up to four game balls winning histories to the upper operation port 202 are held and stored.

  The number that can be reserved and stored in the first special figure reservation area 303 is not limited to four, but is arbitrary, and may be other plural numbers such as two, three, or five or more. May be singular.

  On the other hand, the second special figure reservation area 304 is not provided with a plurality of areas that can be stored. And in the situation where none of the effects for game times, the branch execution mode, and the opening / closing execution mode are executed and no hold information is acquired in the second special figure holding area 304, As a result of winning, the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the support type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the second special figure reservation area 304 as special information side hold information.

  The special figure execution area 305 stores the hold information of the target for which the special figure determination or distribution determination is performed when the variable display is started in any of the special figure display units 38a and 38b. It is an area. Specifically, when the variable display of the first special figure display unit 38a is started, the holding information stored in the first area 303a of the first special figure holding area 303 is moved to the special drawing execution area 305. Is done. On the other hand, when the variable display of the second special figure display unit 38b is started, the hold information stored in the second special figure holding area 304 is moved to the special figure execution area 305.

  The information corresponding to the general-use random number counter C4 is stored in the general-purpose reservation area 306 when a winning to the through gates 34 and 35 occurs. The reserved map area 306 includes a first area 306a, a second area 306b, a third area 306c, and a fourth area 306d. In accordance with the winning histories to the through gates 34 and 35, the general-purpose random number counter C4 Numerical information is stored in any of the areas 306a to 306d as the hold information on the normal side.

  In this case, in the first area 306a to the fourth area 306d, the first area 306a → the second area 306b → the third area 306c → the second area when the winnings to the through gates 34 and 35 are continuously generated a plurality of times. Numerical information is stored in time series in the order of the four areas 306d. By providing the four areas 306a to 306d in this way, up to four game ball winning histories to the through gates 34 and 35 are held and stored.

  Note that the number that can be stored in the reserved map area 306 is not limited to four, but is arbitrary, and may be two, three, five or more, and the like. It may be.

  In addition, an execution area 307 for a general map is provided in the general map hold area 306. The execution area 307 for normal use is an area for storing hold information to be subjected to support determination when the variable display is started on the electric role symbol display unit 39. Specifically, when starting the variable display of the electric role symbol display unit 39, the hold information stored in the first area 306a of the general figure reservation area 306 is moved to the execution area 307 for normal use.

  Each of the counters will be described in detail.

  First, the jackpot random number counter C1 will be described.

  The jackpot random number counter C1 is configured so that, for example, 1 is added in order within a range of 0 to 399, 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 399). The jackpot random number counter C1 is periodically updated and stored in the special figure reservation area 302 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 202 or the lower operation port 203 as described above.

  The value of the random number for winning the jackpot is stored in the hit table storage area of the ROM 83 as a jackpot winning / failing table. As the success / failure table for jackpot, it is acquired based on the first special figure's success / failure table used for determining whether or not the hold information acquired based on the winning to the upper working port 202 and the lower working port 203 are won. And a second special figure success / failure table used in determining whether or not the hold information is successful.

  Here, in this pachinko machine 10, as a result of the determination by referring to the jackpot random number counter C1, a jackpot result corresponding to a non-branch and a jackpot result corresponding to a branch are set in addition to a miss result. The jackpot result corresponding to non-branching is a result of shifting the gaming state to an opening / closing execution mode in which the special electric prize winning device 32 is opened / closed.

  The opening / closing execution mode is executed with a predetermined number of round games as an upper limit. A round game satisfies one of the following conditions: a predetermined special electricity release continuation time elapses, and a predetermined special electricity upper limit number of game balls win a prize winning opening 32a. A game that continues until it is played. In this pachinko machine 10, there are only open / close execution modes in which the upper limit number of round games is set to 15 rounds, but multiple open / close execution modes are set so that the upper limit number of round games is different. May be.

  The open duration of each round game is the same, and the open duration is 29.5 sec, which is the upper prize-winning response time that is equal to or greater than the product of the game ball firing period and the upper limit number of prizes. That is, in the present pachinko machine 10, in a situation where the launch operation device 28 is continuously operated by the player, the game ball is fired so that one game ball is launched toward the game area PE every 0.6 sec. The mechanism 27 is driven and controlled. Further, the upper limit number of winnings in the round game is set to 10. Then, in each round game, an opening duration that is equal to or greater than the product of the launch period of the game ball and the upper limit number of the corresponding round game is set, and the launch operation is performed in a manner aiming for winning the special electric prize device 32 When is continued, the maximum number of winnings to the big winning opening 32a occurs in each round game.

  If the maximum number of round games can be won, the opening duration of each round game is arbitrary. Also, the opening duration may be different between round games, and in this case, the opening duration may be greatly different between round games, and they are set to be substantially the same so as to be similar in appearance. Also good.

  On the other hand, the branch-corresponding jackpot result is an opening / closing operation in which the game state is shifted to the branch execution mode in which the distribution winning device 37 is opened and closed and the special prize winning device 32 is opened / closed in accordance with the game result in the branch execution mode. This is a result of shifting the gaming state to the execution mode.

  In the branch execution mode, a predetermined branch opening duration time elapses, and a predetermined upper limit number of game balls win the winning portions 45a and 45b of the distribution winning device 37. The ball entering portions 45a and 45b are continuously released until either one of the conditions is satisfied, and the opening execution state of the ball entering portions 45a and 45b is completed and the game balls are placed in the distribution winning device 37. This is a game that continues until there is no remaining state.

  As for the opening duration for branching, the opening duration for high frequency (specifically 10 sec) and the opening duration for low frequency (specifically 0.1 sec) as in the above embodiments. And are set. That is, when the support mode is the high-frequency support mode, a high-frequency release duration is set, and when the support mode is the low-frequency support mode, a low-frequency release duration is set. . As with the above embodiments, the upper limit number for branching is that five game balls are won in the left pitch portion 45a, or five game balls are won in the right pitch portion 45b. Is set as

  When a game ball is detected by the V winning detection sensor 49a in the branch execution mode, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode. The contents of the opening / closing execution mode are the same as those of the opening / closing execution mode that is executed in response to the non-branch correspondence jackpot result.

  In the success / failure table for the first special figure, as shown in FIG. 29 (a), as the success / failure result, a non-branch correspondence jackpot result and a miss result are set, and a branch correspondence jackpot result is set. Not. The number of random numbers that result in a jackpot result corresponding to a non-branch is set to two, and the probability of a jackpot result corresponding to a non-branch is 1/200 by referring to the success / failure table for the first special figure.

  On the other hand, in the success / failure table for the second special figure, as shown in FIG. 29 (b), as the success / failure results, a non-branch corresponding jackpot result, a missed result, and a branch corresponding jackpot result are set. . The number of random numbers that are the jackpot result corresponding to the non-branch is set to two as in the case of the first special figure success / failure table. Therefore, the probability that the jackpot result corresponding to the non-branch is obtained by referring to the second special figure success / failure table is 1/200 that is the same as the case where the first special figure success / failure table is referred to. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, although the probabilities are different, they may be set to be substantially the same so as to be visually similar to the player, or may be greatly different.

  The number of random numbers that are the jackpot result corresponding to the branch is set to be larger than the number of random numbers that are the jackpot result corresponding to the non-branch, and more than the number of random numbers that are the miss result. Furthermore, the number is set so as to be larger than the sum of the number of random numbers that are non-branch-capable jackpot results and the number of random numbers that are outliers. Specifically, by setting the number of random numbers that are the result of losing to one, the number of random numbers that are the jackpot result corresponding to non-branching is set to the remaining 397. Therefore, when the distribution table for the second special figure is referred to, the jackpot result corresponding to the branch is most easily selected, and the probability is 90% or more and less than 100%, specifically about 99%. It has become.

  Next, the support type counter C2 will be described.

  The support type counter C2 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 29, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The support type counter C2 is periodically updated, and as described above, the support type counter C2 is stored in the special figure reservation area 302 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 202 or the lower operation port 203.

  The support type counter C2 is used to determine the support mode of the opening / closing member 204 of the lower working port 203 after the opening / closing execution mode ends. Here, in this pachinko machine 10, when compared with the support mode in a situation where game balls are continuously being launched in the same manner with respect to the game area PE, the opening / closing member 204 is in an open state per unit time. The high-frequency support mode and the low-frequency support mode are set so that the frequency is relatively high.

  Specifically, in the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning a support in the support lottery using the public power random number counter C4 is the same (for example, both 4/5). In the support mode, the number of times that the opening / closing member 204 is opened when the support is won is set more than in the low-frequency support mode, and one opening duration is set longer. Specifically, when support is elected in the low-frequency support mode, a release of 0.1 sec, which is shorter than the game ball launch cycle, is performed once, whereas in the high-frequency support mode, the support is elected. In this case, 1.8 seconds longer than the game ball firing cycle is released three times. As a result, in the high frequency support mode, when the support is won, the probability that the lower operation port 203 is won at least once is higher than the probability that it does not occur. In the support mode, the probability of winning a prize in the lower operation port 203 when the support is won is lower than the probability that no winning occurs.

  By the way, in the case of winning support in the high frequency support mode, the closing time from one opening to the next opening is 4.84 sec, which is longer than one opening duration. It has become. In any support mode, the support execution mode when the support is won ends when 10 winnings, which is the upper limit number, are generated in the lower operation port 203, but the upper limit number is arbitrary. In addition, the upper limit number may not be set.

  In addition, when a prize is awarded to the through gates 34 and 35 and a support lottery is performed for the winning, a lottery result is clearly indicated in the electric role symbol display unit 39, but the lottery result is clearly indicated. The mode of setting the time for which the variable display is continued until it is changed is different between the high frequency support mode and the low frequency support mode so that the time is shorter in the high frequency support mode than in the low frequency support mode. Is set.

  As described above, in the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning a prize to the lower operation port 203 is higher 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 generated in the upper operating port 202 than in the lower operating port 203, but in the high frequency support mode, the lower operating port 203 is connected to the lower operating port 203. The probability of winning a prize increases. When a prize is awarded to the lower operating port 203, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out, so that in the high frequency support mode, the player plays a game while not reducing the number of possessed balls. be able to.

  Note that the configuration for increasing the frequency at which the opening / closing member 204 is opened per unit time in the high-frequency support mode is not limited to that described above, for example, in support lottery. It is good also as a structure which raises the probability of becoming a support win. In addition, in the high frequency support mode, a secured time (for example, an electric role symbol display section based on winnings to the through gates 34 and 35) secured after the next support lottery is performed after the support lottery is performed once. In the configuration in which a plurality of types of variable display time (executed at 39) are prepared, a short securing time is more easily selected in the high frequency support mode or the average secure time is shorter than in the low frequency support mode. May be set. Furthermore, the number of times of opening is increased, the opening time is lengthened, and the secured time that is secured when the next support lottery is performed after one support lottery is shortened (that is, the electrical role symbol display section) 39) (shortening the one-time variable display time in 39), shortening the average time of the secured time and increasing the winning probability, by applying any one condition or any combination of conditions, the frequency is low The advantage of the high frequency support mode over the support mode may be increased.

  The distribution result for the support type counter C2 is stored in the distribution table storage area of the ROM 83 as a distribution table. The allocation table is acquired based on the distribution table for the first special figure used for determining the allocation of the hold information acquired based on the winning to the upper operating port 202 and the winning to the lower operating port 203. And a distribution table for the second special figure used for determining allocation of the hold information. In these distribution results, a low-frequency result, a continuation result, and a high-frequency result are set.

  When the distribution result is a low-frequency result, the support mode after the corresponding opening / closing execution mode is ended is set to the low-frequency support mode regardless of the type of support mode before that. This low frequency support mode continues until the next jackpot result is set to the high frequency support mode.

  When the distribution result is a high-frequency result, the support mode after the corresponding opening / closing execution mode ends is set to the high-frequency support mode regardless of the type of support mode before that. 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.

  If the distribution result is a continuation result, the support mode after the corresponding opening / closing execution mode ends becomes the support mode when the game times that triggered the transition to the opening / closing execution mode were executed. Is set. In this case, when the low frequency support mode is set, the low frequency support mode is continued until the next jackpot result is set to the high frequency support mode. On the other hand, when the high-frequency support mode is set, the end reference count is newly set, and when the number of games reaches the end reference count after the transition, the mode shifts to the low-frequency support mode.

  In the distribution table for the first special figure, as shown in FIG. 30A, among the values of the support type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 9” corresponds to the low frequency result. , “10-14” corresponds to the continuation result, and “15-29” corresponds to the high-frequency result. Therefore, when transitioning to the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the hold information acquired based on the winning to the upper working port 202 in the low frequency support mode, the probability of the low frequency support mode being set thereafter and the high frequency support mode The probability of being set is the same. Note that although the probabilities are actually different, the probabilities may be substantially the same to the extent that they are considered to be similar in appearance.

  On the other hand, when shifting to the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the hold information acquired based on the winning to the upper working port 202 in the high-frequency support mode, the probability that the high-frequency support mode is subsequently set is lower. The frequency support mode is set higher than the probability that the frequency support mode is set. Specifically, the probability that the high frequency support mode is set is 67%. In addition, when shifting to the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the hold information acquired based on the winning to the upper working port 202 in the high-frequency support mode, it is acquired based on the winning to the upper working port 202 in the low-frequency support mode. The probability that the high-frequency support mode is set is set higher than when the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the hold information.

  In the distribution table for the second special figure, as shown in FIG. 30B, among the values of the support type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 9” corresponds to the low frequency result. , “10 to 29” correspond to the continuation result. Therefore, in the low frequency support mode, when shifting to the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the hold information acquired based on the winning to the lower operation port 203, the low frequency support mode is not set after that. Is maintained.

  On the other hand, when shifting to the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the hold information acquired based on the winning to the lower operation port 203 in the high frequency support mode, the probability that the high frequency support mode is set after that is lower. The frequency support mode is set higher than the probability that the frequency support mode is set. Specifically, the probability that the high frequency support mode is set is 67%. This probability is the same as the probability that the high-frequency support mode is set after the transition to the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the hold information acquired based on the winning to the upper working port 202 in the high-frequency support mode. Yes. Note that although the probabilities are actually different, the probabilities may be substantially the same to the extent that they are considered to be similar in appearance.

  Next, the reach random number counter C3 will be described.

  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 is stored in the special figure holding area 302 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 202 or the lower operation port 203 as described above.

  The reach display is executed regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3 in the game times that shift to the opening / closing execution mode. In game times that do not shift to the open / close execution mode, the reach random number counter C3 displays the reach display with reference to the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the ROM 83 on condition that the branch execution mode is not entered. It is executed when the occurrence is supported.

  Next, the variation type counter CS will be described.

  For example, the variation type counter CS is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 198, and after reaching the maximum value, returns to 0. The variation type counter CS is used when the MPU 82 determines the variation display time in the special symbol display units 38 a and 38 b and the symbol variation display time in the symbol display device 42. The variation type counter CS is acquired when a variation pattern is determined at the start of variation display in the special symbol display units 38a and 38b and at the time of symbol variation start by the symbol display device 42.

  When determining the variable display time, the variable display time table stored in advance in the variable display time table storage area of the ROM 83 is referred to.

  This variable display time table is triggered when the effect for game rotation is executed in response to the hold information related to the upper operation port 202 in the low frequency support mode, and the hold information related to the lower operation port 203 in the low frequency support mode. When the effect for the game times is executed, and when the effect for the game times is executed in response to the hold information related to the upper operation port 202 or the hold information related to the lower operation port 203 in the high frequency support mode, Are stored separately. Even when any of the operation ports 202 and 203 is triggered, the variable display time during the high frequency support mode is set shorter than the variable display time during the low frequency support mode. Specifically, the variable display time in the high frequency support mode is set to 0.64 sec even when any of the operation ports 202 and 203 is triggered, and the result of the jackpot lottery is 0 after the variable display. Maintained for .6 sec. That is, the information of the variable display time read during the high frequency support mode is the same regardless of whether the hold information related to the upper operation port 202 is triggered or the hold information related to the lower operation port 203 is triggered. It has become. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the storage capacity of the information of the variable display time stored in advance. In the high-frequency support mode, a game is played aiming for a prize at the lower operating port 203, and a prize at the upper operating port 202 is generated unintentionally in the process of aiming for a prize at the lower operating port 203. Therefore, it is preferable to shorten the game-playing effect.

  In addition, in the low frequency support mode, when an effect for game times is executed triggered by the hold information related to the upper operation port 202, the shorter the display time is selected as the number of hold information increases. On the other hand, in the high frequency support mode, when an effect for game times is executed triggered by the hold information related to the upper operation port 202, it does not depend on the number of hold information. Also from this point, it is possible to suppress the storage capacity of the information of the variable display time stored in advance.

  Next, the general-purpose random number counter C4 will be described.

  For example, the general-purpose random number counter C4 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 250, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The general-purpose random number counter C4 is periodically updated, and is stored in the general-purpose reservation area 306 at the timing of winning the through gates 34 and 35 as described above. As already described, a support lottery is performed as to whether or not the open / close member 204 is controlled to be in the open state using the value of the general-purpose random number counter C4.

  In addition, neither the branch execution mode nor the opening / closing execution mode, and the case where the support mode is the low-frequency support mode corresponds to the normal gaming state.

  Next, regarding the processing configuration of the MPU 82, a configuration different from the above embodiments will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) is executed by the MPU 82 as in the above embodiments, but the processing configuration of the timer interrupt process is partially different. Specifically, instead of the symbol accessory control process of step S215, the ordinary figure ordinary electric control process and the special figure special electric control process are executed.

  In the ordinary power transmission control process, when a winning to the through gates 34 and 35 has occurred, a process of storing the value of the general electric random number counter C4 in the ordinary signal holding area 306 as the reserved information on the ordinary map side is executed. . Further, if the hold information on the normal map side is stored in the general map hold area 306, the hold information is shifted to the execution area 307 for the normal map, and the opening / closing member 204 of the lower operation port 203 is opened. Whether or not to open is executed, and the change display of the pattern is started on the electric role symbol display unit 39. And when the result of the said open determination is a result corresponding to making the opening-and-closing member 204 into an open state, the process which opens and closes the opening-and-closing member 204 is performed. As described above, this open / close mode is different between the high frequency support mode and the low frequency support mode.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the special figure special electric control process.

  In step S <b> 1701, a special information side hold information acquisition process is executed. In the special figure side hold information acquisition process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 32, first, in step S1801, it is determined whether or not “1” is set in the first special figure winning flag provided in the RWM 84. To do. The first special figure winning flag is set when a winning to the upper operating port 202 is specified in the winning detection process in step S210 of the timer interruption process (FIG. 11).

  If “1” is set in the first special figure winning flag, the first special figure winning flag is cleared in step S1802. In a succeeding step S1803, it is determined whether or not the total number PS of the hold information on the first special figure side stored in the first special figure hold area 303 is less than the upper limit of 4. If it is less than 4, in step S1804, the total number PS of the hold information on the first special figure side is incremented by 1, and in step S1805, the big hit random number counter C1 updated in the previous step S202, the support type Each numerical information of the counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the first area among the empty areas 303a to 303d of the first special figure reservation area 303, that is, the area corresponding to the total number PS added by 1 in the above step S1804. To do.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1801, a negative determination is made in step S1803, or if the process of step S1805 is executed, the process proceeds to step S1806. In step S1806, it is determined whether or not “1” is set in the second special figure winning flag provided in the RWM 84. The second special figure winning flag is set when winning in the lower operation port 203 is specified in the winning detection process in step S210 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11).

  If “1” is not set in the second special figure winning flag, the acquisition process is terminated as it is, and if “1” is set in the second special figure winning flag, the second special figure winning flag is set in step S1807. Clear the special figure winning flag. In the subsequent step S1808, it is determined whether or not the numerical information of the special figure special electricity counter is “0”, so that it is a situation that is not one of the effects for game times, the branch execution mode, and the opening / closing execution mode. Determine.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1808, the acquisition process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1808, the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the support type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in the previous step S202 in step S1809 is stored in the second special feature. Stored in the figure holding area 304.

  In subsequent step S1810, it is determined whether or not “1” is set in the high-frequency flag, that is, whether or not the high-frequency support mode is in effect. If it is in the low frequency support mode, this acquisition process is terminated as it is. If it is in the high frequency support mode, “1” is set to the high frequency winning flag provided in the RWM 84 in step S1811. The high-frequency winning flag is a flag for specifying in the MPU 82 whether or not the current hold information on the second special figure side is acquired during the high-frequency support mode. Thereafter, the acquisition process ends.

  Returning to the description of the special figure special power control process (FIG. 31), after executing the special figure side hold information acquisition process in step S1701, the process proceeds to step S1702. In step S1702, a process of reading information of a special figure special electricity counter provided in the RWM 84 is executed. In a succeeding step S1703, a process of reading the special figure special power address table from the ROM 83 is executed. In step S1704, a process of acquiring a start address corresponding to the information of the special figure special power counter from the special figure special electric address table is executed.

  Here, processing contents of steps S1702 to S1704 will be described.

  As already described, the special figure special electric control process includes a process for controlling the effects for game times, a process for controlling the branch execution mode, and a process for controlling the opening / closing execution mode. In this case, as a process for controlling the effect for game times, a special figure change start process for starting the effect for game times, and a special figure changing process for advancing the effect for game times, , Special figure finalizing processing for ending the effect for game times is set. Further, as a process for controlling the branch execution mode, an electric combination starting process for setting the distribution winning device 37 in an open state, and an electric combination being released for controlling the open state of the distribution winning device 37. A process and a power combination end process for controlling the transition of the gaming state at the end of the branch execution mode are set. Also, as a process for controlling the opening / closing execution mode, a special electricity start process for controlling the opening / closing execution mode opening, a special electricity opening process for controlling the open state of the special prize opening 32a, and a big prize A special electric power closing process for controlling the closed state of the mouth 32a and a special electric power end process for controlling the ending of the opening / closing execution mode and the transition of the gaming state at the end of the opening / closing execution mode are set.

  In such a processing configuration, the special figure special power counter is a counter for the MPU 82 to grasp which of the above-mentioned plural types of processing should be executed. Corresponding to the numerical information of the special electric counter, the start address in the program for executing the above-described plural types of processing is set.

  The special figure special power address table will be described. The special figure special power counter can set numerical information of “0” to “9”, and the special figure special power address table has one pair for each numerical information of the special figure special power counter. 1 is associated with start address information ("SA0" to "SA9"). In this case, the start address SA0 is the start address of the program for executing the special figure variation start process, and the start address SA1 is the start address of the program for executing the special figure variation process, and the start address SA2 Is the start address of the program for executing the special figure determination process, the start address SA3 is the start address of the program for executing the power combination start process, and the start address SA4 is the process of releasing the power combination The start address SA5 is the start address of the program for executing the power combination end process, and the start address SA6 is the start address of the program for executing the special power start process The start address SA7 is the start address of the program for executing the special electricity release process. A scan start address SA8 is the start address of a program for executing in electrically movable device control closing process, the starting address SA9 is the start address of a program for executing the electrically movable device control end process.

  The special figure special electric power counter is the special figure special electric power control in the next processing time when the condition for updating the numerical information is satisfied when the processing corresponding to the numerical information currently stored is completed. It is updated corresponding to the process executed in the process. Therefore, in the special figure special power control process at each processing time, a process corresponding to the numerical information set in the special figure special electric power counter may be executed.

  Below, using special figure special electricity counter and special figure special electricity address table, special figure change start process, special figure change process, special figure confirmation process, electric service start process, electric service release process, electric service end The processing configuration for executing the processing, the special power start processing, the special power open processing, the special power closing processing, and the special power end processing will be described, and the processing configuration of each processing will be specifically described.

  After executing the process of step S1704, the process proceeds to step S1705, and a process of jumping to the process indicated by the start address acquired in step S1704 is executed. Specifically, if the acquired start address is SA0, the process jumps to the special figure change start process in step S1706, and if the acquired start address is SA1, the process jumps to the special figure change process in step S1707. If the acquired start address is SA2, the process jumps to the special figure finalizing process in step S1708, and if the acquired start address is SA3, the process jumps to the electric power start process in step S1709. When SA is SA4, the process jumps to the power release releasing process of step S1710. When the acquired start address is SA5, the process jumps to the power combination end process of step S1711, and the acquired start address is SA6. In step S1712, the process jumps to the special power start process, and the acquired start address is SA7. If there is, the process jumps to the special power open process in step S1713. If the acquired start address is SA8, the process jumps to the special power close process in step S1714. If the acquired start address is SA9, the process jumps to step S1715. Jump to the special electricity end process. When the processes of steps S1706 to S1715 are executed, the special figure special power control process is terminated.

  Hereinafter, the processing of step S1706 to step S1715 will be individually described.

  First, the special figure variation start process of step S1706 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1901, it is determined whether or not the hold information is stored in the first special figure reservation area 303 or the second special figure reservation area 304. If no hold information is stored in any of them, the special figure variation start process is terminated as it is. If the hold information is stored in any of them, a data setting process is executed in step S1902.

  In the data setting process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 34, first, in step S2001, it is determined whether or not the hold information is stored in the second special figure hold area 304. If a negative determination is made, 1 is subtracted from the total number PS of holding information on the first special figure side in step S2002. In the subsequent step S2003, the holding information stored in the first area 303a of the first special figure holding area 303 is moved to the special drawing execution area 305.

  Thereafter, in step S2004, the reservation area of the first special figure reservation area 303 is shifted. Specifically, the hold information in the first area 303a is cleared, and the second area 303b → the first area 303a, the third area 303c → the second area 303b, the fourth area 303d → the third area 303c, etc. Shift pending information in the area.

  In the subsequent step S2005, the second special figure flag provided in the RWM 84 is cleared. The second special figure flag is a flag for specifying whether or not the execution target for the game round is the holding information acquired based on the winning to the lower operation port 203. Thereafter, the data setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S2001, the hold information stored in the second special figure reservation area 304 is moved to the special figure execution area 305 in step S2006. In the subsequent step S2007, "1" is set in the second special figure flag. Thereafter, the data setting process is terminated.

  As described above, by performing the determination process in step S2001 first, when the hold information is stored in the second special figure reservation area 304, it is stored in the first special figure reservation area 303. The hold information stored in the second special figure hold area 304 is given priority over the hold information as the object of the determination (that is, the game turn start object).

  Returning to the description of the special figure variation start process (FIG. 33), after executing the process of step S1902, the process proceeds to step S1903. In step S1903, it is determined whether or not the second special figure flag is “0”, so that whether or not the current variation start target is the hold information acquired based on the winning to the upper working port 202 is determined. judge.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1903, the first special figure success / failure table and the first special figure allocation table are read from the ROM 83 in step S1904, and if a negative determination is made in step S1903 In step S1905, the success / failure table for the second special figure and the distribution table for the second special figure are read from the ROM 83. After executing the process of step S1904 or step S1905, the process proceeds to step S1906.

  In step S1906, the determination process is executed. In the success / failure determination process, with reference to the success / failure table read in step S1904 or step S1905, the information for determination of success / failure among the hold information stored in the execution area 305 for special figures, that is, the numerical value related to the jackpot random number counter C1. It is determined whether or not the information corresponds to which of the results. Specifically, when the first special figure success / failure table has been read, it is determined whether it corresponds to a non-branch correspondence jackpot result or a loss result, and the second special figure When the success / failure table has been read, it is determined whether the result corresponds to a non-branch correspondence jackpot result, a branch correspondence jackpot result, or an outlier result.

  In a succeeding step S1907, it is determined whether or not the result of the success / failure determination process in the step S1906 corresponds to the jackpot winning, and if so, the process proceeds to a step S1908. In step S1908, it is determined whether or not the current jackpot winning is a branching jackpot result. If the result is a jackpot result corresponding to a non-branch, “1” is set to a non-branch result flag provided in the RWM 84 in step S1909, and if the result is a jackpot result corresponding to a branch, the RWM 84 is set to a step S1910. “1” is set in the provided branch result flag. The non-branch result flag is a flag for specifying in the MPU 82 whether or not the result of the current pass / fail determination process is a non-branch compatible jackpot result. This is a flag for specifying in the MPU 82 whether or not this is a jackpot result.

  After executing the process of step S1909 or step S1910, in step S1911, an allocation determination process is executed. In the allocation determination process, with reference to the allocation table read in step S1904 or step S1905, information for allocation determination among the hold information stored in the execution area 305 for special maps, that is, the support type counter C2 It is determined whether or not the numerical information relating to corresponds to any distribution result. Specifically, when the distribution table for the first special figure is read out, it is determined whether the low-frequency result, the continuation result, or the high-frequency result corresponds to the second special figure. When the distribution table for use is read out, it is determined whether the low-frequency result or the continuation result is applicable.

  In a succeeding step S1912, it is determined whether or not the result of the distribution determination process in the step S1911 is a low frequency result. If the result is not a low frequency result, it is determined in step S1913 whether or not the result of the distribution determination process in step S1911 is a high frequency result. If the result is not a high frequency result, “1” is set to the continuation result flag provided in the RWM 84 in step S1914. If the result is a high frequency result, the high value provided in the RWM 84 in step S1915. Set “1” to the frequency result flag. The continuation result flag is a flag for the MPU 82 to specify whether or not the result of the current distribution determination process is a continuation result, and the high-frequency result flag indicates that the result of the current distribution determination process is a high-frequency result. This is a flag for specifying in the MPU 82 whether or not there is.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1907, an affirmative determination is made in step S1912, a process in step S1914 is executed, or a process in step S1915 is executed, the special figure change time is set in step S1916. And the process of grasping the stop result is executed.

  When grasping the special figure variation time, in the low-frequency support mode, when an effect for game rotation is executed triggered by the hold information related to the upper operation port 202, the current numerical information of the variation type counter CS is read. Then, the numerical information of the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the numerical information is read from the corresponding fluctuation display time table. In this case, the number of hold information, the presence / absence of reach, the content of the success / failure result, and the information of the special figure variation time corresponding to the content of the distribution result are read.

  In addition, in the case where an effect for game times is executed in response to the hold information related to the lower operation port 203 in the low frequency support mode, the current numerical information of the variation type counter CS is read and the numerical information is supported. The numerical information of the special figure fluctuation time is read out from the corresponding fluctuation display time table. In this case, information on the presence / absence of reach and information on the special figure change time corresponding to the contents of the result of the success / failure is read.

  On the other hand, in the high-frequency support mode, when an effect for game times is executed triggered by the hold information related to the upper operation port 202 or the hold information related to the lower operation port 203, numerical information on a single special figure variation time Is read.

  Further, when grasping the stop result, information on the stop result to be displayed on the special figure display units 38a and 38b corresponding to the end of the game round started this time is read from the ROM 83. In this case, the content of the result of the success / failure and the information of the stop result corresponding to the content of the distribution result are read.

  In subsequent step S1917, the numerical information of the special figure fluctuation time read out in step S1916 is set in the special figure special electricity timer counter. The special figure special power timer counter is a counter used for specifying the update timing of the special figure special electricity counter according to the passage of time in the MPU 82, and the updating of numerical information is performed in step S211 in the timer interruption process (FIG. 11). This is executed in the timer update process.

  In step S 1918, the variation command and the type command corresponding to the content of the special figure variation time, the content of the success / failure result, and the content of the distribution result are set as the output targets to the sound light control device 91. The change command includes information on the special figure change time. The type command includes game result information.

  When receiving the variation command and the type command, the sound and light control device 91 executes a process for setting a sound output pattern and a light control pattern corresponding to the variation command and the type command. In addition, an effect-type command corresponding to the current variation command and type command is transmitted to the display control device 92. The display control device 92 grasps the type of effect for the current game round from the command, and displays a data table for the display effect corresponding to the type through the symbol display device 42. The design is read from the ROM, and the game display effect is performed on the symbol display device 42 in accordance with the read data table.

  After the process of step S1918 is executed, in step S1919, the variable display is started in the special figure display units 38a and 38b to be changed this time. In the subsequent step S1920, 1 is added to the special figure special electricity counter. Thereby, the numerical information of the special figure special electricity counter is updated from “0” to “1”. Thereafter, the special figure variation start process is terminated.

  Next, the special figure changing process in step S1707 will be described.

  In the special figure changing process, a process for determining whether or not it is during the game time duration and before the fixed display is performed. If the special figure display part 38a, The process for regularly changing the display mode of the pattern in 38b is executed.

  By the way, instead of waiting in the special figure changing process until it is the timing to display the fixed figure, if it is not the timing to make a fixed display, the process for changing the regular figure is executed and then the special figure is changing. The process ends. Therefore, after the game-turn effect is started, the special-figure changing process is started every time the special-figure special-electric control process is started until the timing for final display is reached. In addition, when it is time to confirm and display, the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter is incremented by 1, so that the numerical information of the counter corresponds to the special figure in-flight process from the one corresponding to the special figure changing process Update to what you did.

  Next, the special figure determining process in step S1708 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S2101, it is determined whether or not the final stop time has elapsed in the current game round effect. If a negative determination is made in step S2101, the special figure finalizing process is terminated as it is.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S2101, in step S2102, the numerical information set in the game number counter of the RWM 84 is updated so that 1 is subtracted. The number-of-games counter specifies in the MPU 82 whether or not the execution of the number of game times of the end reference number that triggers switching to the low-frequency support mode in the situation where the support mode is set to the high-frequency support mode has ended. It is a counter for. Incidentally, the process of switching to the low frequency support mode when the game number counter becomes “0” is executed by the ordinary power transmission control process.

  In the subsequent step S2103, it is determined whether or not the current game number is a game number corresponding to the jackpot result by determining whether or not “1” is set in the non-branch result flag or the branch result flag of the RWM 84. judge. If the result is not a jackpot result, the numerical value information of the special figure special counter is cleared to “0” in step S2104, and the flag clear process is executed in step S2105, and then the special figure finalizing process is terminated. . In the flag clear process, a process for clearing the second special figure flag and the high-frequency winning flag is executed.

  If a positive determination is made in step S2103, the process proceeds to step S2106. In step S2106, it is determined whether or not the current game round is a jackpot result corresponding to a branch by determining whether or not “1” is set in the branch result flag of the RWM 84. Incidentally, the case where “1” is set in the branch result flag means that the current game time is related to the hold information acquired based on the winning to the lower operation port 203.

  If an affirmative determination is made, processing for shifting to the branch execution mode is executed. Specifically, in step S2107, a branch start command is set as an output target. The branch start command is a command for causing the sound and light control device 91 to recognize that it is the timing for starting the effect for the branch execution mode.

  When receiving the branch start command, the sound light control device 91 executes a process for setting the sound output pattern and the light control pattern corresponding to the branch start command. In addition, an effect-type command corresponding to the branch start command is transmitted to the display control device 92. In the display control device 92, a data table for causing the branch execution mode effect to be performed through the symbol display device 42 from the command is read from the ROM of the display control device 92, and the current branch execution is performed according to the read data table. The effect for the mode is executed by the symbol display device 42.

  After executing the processing in step S2107, in step S2108, the special figure special electricity counter is incremented by 1, and the special figure finalizing process is terminated. Thereby, the numerical information of the special figure special electricity counter is updated from “2” to “3”.

  On the other hand, if “1” is not set in the branch result flag in step S2106 and a negative determination is made, processing for shifting to the opening / closing execution mode is executed. Specifically, in step S2109, information on the opening time for the opening / closing execution mode is read from the ROM 83, and in step S2110, it is set in the special figure special electricity timer counter. Thereafter, in step S2111, the opening command is set as an output target. The opening command is a command for causing the sound and light control device 91 to recognize that it is the timing to start the effect for the opening / closing execution mode.

  When receiving the opening command, the sound and light control device 91 executes a process for setting a sound output pattern and a light control pattern corresponding to the opening command. In addition, an effect-type command corresponding to the opening command is transmitted to the display control device 92. The display control device 92 reads a data table for performing an effect for the opening / closing execution mode from the command through the symbol display device 42 from the ROM of the display control device 92, and executes the current opening / closing execution according to the read data table. The effect for the mode is executed by the symbol display device 42.

  After executing the process of step S2111, in step S2112 the special figure special electricity counter is incremented by 4, and the special figure finalizing process is terminated. Thereby, the numerical information of the special figure special electricity counter is updated from “2” to “6”.

  Next, the power combination starting process in step S1709 will be described.

  In the power combination start process, a process similar to the process shown in FIG. 17 in the first embodiment is executed. However, in step S816, information on the opening duration is set in the special figure special electricity timer counter, and in step S818, 1 is added to the numerical information of the special figure special electricity counter. Thereby, the numerical information of the special figure special electricity counter is updated from “3” to “4”.

  Next, the process of releasing the electric role in step S1710 will be described.

  In the electric power releasing process, a process similar to the process shown in FIG. 20 in the first embodiment is executed. However, in step S1123, 1 is added to the numerical information of the special figure special electricity counter. Thereby, the numerical information of the special figure special electricity counter is updated from “4” to “5”.

  Next, the telephone combination end processing in step S1711 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  First, in step S2201, it is determined whether or not the discharge shutter opening flag is set. If a negative determination is made in step S2201, the opening continuation time of the entrance shutter 37e has elapsed in subsequent step S2202. It is determined whether or not. If a negative determination is made in step S2202, the main role ending process is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2202, a discharge shutter opening process is executed in step S2203. Thereafter, after the discharge shutter opening flag is set in step S2204, the main role terminating process is terminated.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S2201, it is determined in step S2205 whether a distribution flag is set. If a negative determination is made in step S2205, the total of the left winning counter and the right winning counter is stored in the winning counter in step S2206. Thereafter, after the distribution flag is set in step S2207, the main role terminating process is terminated.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S2205, it is determined in step S2208 whether the values of the winning counter and the discharge counter match. If a negative determination is made in step S2208, the main role terminating process is terminated as it is.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S2208, a discharge shutter closing process is executed in step S2209, the sorting flag is cleared in step S2210, and the discharge shutter open flag is cleared in step S2211. The processes in steps S2201 to S2211 are the same as the processes in steps S1201 to S1211 in the first embodiment.

  After executing the process of step S2211, it is determined in step S2212 whether the V winning flag is set. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2212, the opening time is read in step S2213, and the read opening time is set in the special figure special electricity timer counter in step S2214. In step S2215, the opening command is set as an output target. The opening time set here is the same as the opening time set in step S2109, and the opening command set as the output target here is the same as that set in step S2111.

  Thereafter, in step S2216, 1 is added to the special figure special electricity counter, and then the main role completion processing is finished. Thereby, the numerical information of the special figure special electricity counter is updated from “5” to “6”.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S2212, the special figure special electricity counter is cleared to “0” in step S2217, and the flag clear process is executed in step S2218, and then the main role completion process is terminated. . The processes in steps S2217 and S2218 are the same as the processes in steps S2104 and S2105 in the first embodiment.

  Next, the special electricity start process in step S1712 will be described.

  In the special electricity start process, the processes in steps S404 to S410 in the process shown in FIG. 13 in the first embodiment are executed. Also, in step S408, information on the opening duration for special electricity is set in the special figure special electricity timer counter, and in step S410, 1 is added to the numerical information of the special figure special electricity counter. Thereby, the numerical information of the special figure special electricity counter is updated from “6” to “7”.

  Next, the special power open process in step S1713 will be described.

  In the special electricity release process, the same process as the special electricity release process in step S316 in the first embodiment is executed. However, instead of the process of adding 1 to the symbol accessory counter, a process of adding 1 to the special figure special electricity counter is executed. In this case, the numerical information of the special figure special electricity counter is updated from “7” to “8”.

  Next, the special electric power closing process in step S1714 will be described.

  In the special electricity closing process, the same process as the special electricity closing process in step S317 in the first embodiment is executed. However, instead of the process of subtracting 1 from the symbol accessory counter, a process of subtracting 1 from the special figure special electricity counter is executed. In this case, the numerical information of the special figure special electricity counter is updated from “8” to “7”. Further, a process of adding 1 to the special symbol special electricity counter is executed instead of the process of adding 1 to the symbol accessory counter. In this case, the numerical information of the special figure special electricity counter is updated from “8” to “9”.

  Next, the special electricity ending process in step S1715 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S2301, it is determined whether the ending time has elapsed. If the ending time has not elapsed, the special electricity ending process is terminated as it is, and if the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S2302.

  In step S2302, it is determined whether the high-frequency result flag is set. As described above, the high-frequency result flag is set when one of the jackpot results is obtained in the special determination side success / failure determination process and when the high-frequency result is obtained in the distribution determination process.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S2302, "1" is set to the high frequency flag in step S2303. If “1” is already set in the high-frequency flag, the state is maintained. As a result, the support mode after the opening / closing execution mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. In subsequent step S2304, “100” which is the reference end number is set in the game number counter.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S2302, it is determined in step S2305 whether the continuation result flag is set. As described above, the continuation result flag is set when any of the jackpot results is obtained in the special determination side success / failure determination process and further in the distribution determination process.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S2305, it is determined in step S2306 whether the second special figure flag is set. If the second special figure flag is not set, it is determined in step S2307 whether or not the high frequency flag is set. If the second special figure flag is set, the process proceeds to step S2308. It is then determined whether the high-frequency winning flag is set.

  That is, in steps S2306 to S2308, if the hold information that triggered the transition to the current opening / closing execution mode relates to winning in the upper working port 202, it is the game number of times during the high frequency support mode. If it is related to winning the lower operating port 203, it is determined whether it is acquired during the high frequency support mode. Yes.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S2307 and an affirmative determination is made in step S2308, the processing in steps S2303 and S2304 already described is executed, and the support mode after the opening / closing execution mode is changed to the high-frequency support mode. Set. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S2307 and a negative determination is made in step S2308, the high-frequency flag is cleared in step S2309. If the high frequency flag is already “0”, the state is maintained. As a result, the support mode after the opening / closing execution mode becomes the low frequency support mode. In subsequent step S2310, the game number counter is cleared to “0”.

  After executing the process of step S2304 or step S2310, in step S2311, the numerical value information of the special figure special electricity counter is cleared to “0”, and after executing the flag clear process in step S2312, the special electric charge termination process is executed. Exit. The processing content of the flag clear processing is the same as that already described. If the V winning flag is set, the flag is cleared at this time.

<Game flow>
Next, the flow of the game based on the above processing being executed by the MPU 82 will be described.

  When the game ball is launched in the low frequency support mode, a prize for the upper working port 202 is generated. When the hold information acquired based on this winning corresponds to the jackpot winning, the success / failure result is a jackpot result corresponding to the non-branch, and the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode.

  If the hold information that triggered the transition to the opening / closing execution mode corresponds to the low-frequency result or the continuation result, the state returns to the low-frequency support mode after the opening / closing execution mode ends. On the other hand, when the hold information corresponds to the high frequency result, the state shifts to the high frequency support mode after the opening / closing execution mode ends.

  When the game ball is fired in the high frequency support mode, a winning to the through gates 34 and 35 occurs. In this case, when the support win is made, the lower operation port 203 is opened. And when the winning to the lower operating port 203 occurs, the special decision side determination processing is executed for the hold information acquired based on the winning.

  If the result is a jackpot result corresponding to a branch, the process shifts to a branch execution mode. If the result is a jackpot result corresponding to a non-branch, the process proceeds to an opening / closing execution mode. Further, when a V winning is generated in the branch execution mode, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode.

  When the open / close execution mode ends, the state shifts to either the low frequency support mode or the high frequency support mode.

  In the configuration in which the game as described above is performed, the configuration of the allocation winning device 37 and the configuration of the drive control of the allocation winning device 37 have the same configuration as the first embodiment. With respect to the distribution prize device 37, it is possible to achieve the same operational effects as those of the first embodiment.

  In addition, when a game ball wins the lower operation port 203, it may be configured that the hold information is held and stored within the range of the maximum hold number at any timing. Further, the maximum reserved number is not limited to one, and may be two, three, four, or five or more.

  In addition, an internal lottery executed when a game ball wins at the upper operating port 202 and an internal lottery executed when a game ball wins at the lower operating port 203 are used to distribute the jackpot result. The types may be the same. For example, any internal lottery may have a configuration in which an outlier, a jackpot result corresponding to a branch, and a jackpot result corresponding to a non-branch are set as a lottery result. In this case, the probability that the jackpot result corresponding to the branch will be the same or substantially the same whether the winning at the upper working port 202 or the winning at the lower working port 203 is the opportunity. It is good also as a certain structure. However, in the said structure, it is preferable to make the probability of the jackpot result corresponding to the branch lower than that of the above embodiment. In addition, the probability of a jackpot result corresponding to non-branching may be the same or substantially the same when a winning is made to the upper working port 202 and when a winning is made to the lower working port 203.

  Incidentally, if the internal lottery mode is the same between the case of winning the upper working port 202 and the case of winning the lower working port 203, it is not necessary to distinguish between the two. Whether the special figure holding area 304 is not provided and a winning is made to the upper working port 202 or a winning is made to the lower working port 203, the holding information is held in the first special drawing holding area 303. May be stored. Moreover, in the said structure, it is not necessary to distinguish with the 1st special figure display part 38a and the 2nd special figure display part 38b, a common special figure display part is provided, and it is triggered by the winning to the upper operation port 202 In this case, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the display of the variation of the pattern is performed on the common special-purpose display unit, regardless of whether or not the prize is awarded to the lower working port 203.

  Further, in the configuration of the modified example or the third embodiment, the hold information acquired based on the winning to the lower working port 203 during the internal lottery is acquired based on the winning to the upper working port 202. In place of a configuration that has priority over information, in the internal lottery, the hold information acquired based on winning in the upper working port 202 has priority over the holding information acquired based on winning in the lower working port 203. It is good also as a structure, and it is good also as a structure from which the acquired order becomes an object of an internal lottery in order from the hold information of a front side, without distinction with the upper operation port 202 and the lower operation port 203. FIG.

<Fourth embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the processing configuration of the process during the opening of the electric role is different from those in the above embodiments. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a processing configuration of the process of releasing a power role in the present embodiment.

  First, in step S2401, it is determined whether or not a winning end flag is set. The winning end flag is a flag that is set when the opening time of the entrance shutter 37e has elapsed in the branch execution mode or when the total number of entrances to the pair of left and right entrance portions 45a and 45b is 5. is there.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2401, it is determined in subsequent step S2402 whether or not the open duration has elapsed. If a negative determination is made in step S2402, it is determined in step S2403 whether the right winning flag is set. The right winning flag is a flag that is set when the right detection sensor 37i detects a game ball in the winning detection process executed in step S210 of the timer interrupt process.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S2403, the winning counter is incremented by 1 in step S2404, and the right winning flag is cleared in step S2405. In a succeeding step S2406, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning counter is 5. If a negative determination is made in step S2403 or step S2406, it is determined in step S2407 whether the left winning flag is set. The left winning flag is a flag that is set when the left detection sensor 37h detects a game ball in the winning detection process executed in step S1110 of the timer interrupt process.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S2407, the winning counter is incremented by 1 in step S2408, and the left winning flag is cleared in step S2409. In step S2410, whether the value of the winning counter is 5 or not. Determine whether.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S2402, step S2406, or step S2410, a winning end flag is set in step S2411. If the winning end flag is set, the symbol / interest timer counter (or special figure special electric timer counter) update process is not executed in step S211 of the timer interrupt process. The winning completion flag is cleared after the entrance shutter 37e is closed.

  Since the symbol accessory timer counter (or special figure special electricity timer counter) is not updated, the shutter timer counter or the guide timer counter is updated and the symbol accessory timer counter (or special figure special electric timer counter) is updated in the step of step S2411. Can be prevented from being executed in duplicate. The values of the symbol accessory timer counter (or special figure special electric timer counter), shutter timer counter, and guide timer counter are updated separately, so that the actual entrance shutter 37e actually exceeds the time corresponding to the fixed value for high frequency. It becomes possible to prevent the time from when the shutter is opened to when the discharge shutters 46c and 46d are opened.

  When an affirmative determination is made in step S2401 or after execution of step S2411, the processing of step S2412 to step S2423 is executed. The processing contents of steps S2412 to S2423 are the same as the processing contents of steps S1112 to S1123 in the first embodiment. In the third embodiment, 1 is added to the value of the special figure special electricity counter in step S2423.

  According to the present embodiment described in detail above, among the pair of left and right ball entering portions 45a and 45b in the distribution winning device 37, the ball receiving portion corresponding to the discharge of the game ball to the first V winning opening guide portion 47c is used. In the configuration in which when five balls are generated, the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode, and the number of game balls that can enter the distribution winning device 37 in one branch execution mode is five. It has become. Thereby, the player needs to determine which ball entry portion 45a, 45b is to be launched by the timing of performing the launch operation for generating the entrance to the sorting prize device 37. . Therefore, a sense of urgency is enhanced with respect to the selection of the entrance portions 45a and 45b that generate entrance, and the interest of the game is improved.

<Fifth embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the configuration of the guide pieces and the entrance shutter provided in the pair of left and right entrance portions 45a and 45b in the sorting and winning device 37 is different from the above embodiments. This different configuration will be described below. Note that the description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

  FIG. 39 (a) is a front view of the distribution winning device 37 in the present embodiment, and FIGS. 39 (b) and 39 (c) are enlarged views of the left pitching portion 45a and its periphery. .

  As shown in FIG. 39 (a), an opening / closing unit 401 is provided in each of the pair of left and right entrance portions 45a, 45b in place of the electric accessory 37c in the first embodiment. Since the pair of left and right opening / closing units 401 have the same configuration, the left opening / closing unit 401 will be described below as an example.

  The opening / closing unit 401 includes an entrance shutter 402 that allows the entrance portion 45a to be switched between an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter, and an entrance ball A guide piece 403 that enables a game ball flowing down the game area PE to be received from below and introduced into the ball entry portion 45a in a situation where the ball entrance shutter 402 is disposed at a position where the portion 45a is opened. It has. 39A to 39C show the entrance shutter 402 and the guide piece 403 in a cross-sectional state.

  The entrance shutter 402 has a configuration in which an entrance hole 404 that penetrates the plate-like member in the thickness direction is formed. The entrance shutter 402 is connected to the shutter drive unit 405 via a link mechanism (not shown), and is driven by the shutter drive unit 405 to open the entrance unit 45a. It switches and arrange | positions between a limit position and the closing side limit position which makes the entrance part 45a a closed state.

  The guide piece 403 is formed in a plate shape, and one end thereof is pivotally supported by the sorting base portion 51b. Therefore, the guide piece 403 can be rotated around its pivotal support location. The guide piece 403 is provided so as to penetrate the entrance hole 404. The guide piece 403 is in a state where it rides on the lower edge that defines the entrance hole 404 from above, and this state is maintained over the entire movement range of the entrance shutter 402. . Therefore, when the entrance shutter 402 moves toward the open limit position, the guide piece 403 is pushed upward by the lower edge, and the entrance shutter 402 moves toward the close limit position. In this case, the state where the guide piece 403 rides on the lower edge from above is maintained by its own weight. With this configuration, the guide piece 403 follows the ball entrance shutter 402, and the game ball is guided toward the ball entry portion 45a without providing a drive unit that directly drives the guide piece 403. It is possible to switch and arrange the guide pieces 403 between a guide state and a non-guided non-guide state.

  When the guide piece 403 is in the guide state, as shown in FIG. 39B, the guide piece 403 is in contact with the entire lower edge of the ball entry hole 404. In this state, the rotation tip side of the guide piece 403 is located above the rotation shaft portion side, and the upper surface of the guide piece 403 is inclined downward toward the ball entry portion 45a. Therefore, in the guide piece 403, it is possible to receive a game ball flowing down the game area PE from below and introduce the received game ball into the ball entry portion 45a.

  In addition, when the guide piece 403 is in the guide state, the entrance shutter 402 is disposed at the open limit position, but the entrance hole 404 is formed larger than the entrance portion 45a. The entire portion 45 a overlaps the entrance hole 404 for the ball. Therefore, it is possible to receive the game ball flowing down the game area PE from below by the guide piece 403, and further introduce the game ball into the ball entrance portion 45a.

  As described above, when the entrance shutter 402 moves from the state where the guide piece 403 is in the guide state toward the closing side limit position, the guide piece 403 rotates following that, and FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the guide piece 403 is in a non-guided state at a midway position that is moving toward the closing side limit position. In this case, the entrance hole 404 is formed so that the state where it is still overlapped with the entire entrance portion 45a is maintained at the timing when the guide piece 403 changes from the guide state to the non-guide state. Yes. Therefore, when the ball entry portion 45 a is changed from the open state to the closed state, the ball entry portion 45 a is closed by the ball entry shutter 402 after the guide piece 403 is changed from the guide state to the non-guide state. . Accordingly, in the configuration in which the number of balls entering the guide passage 44a is limited to five while facilitating the entrance to the entrance portion 45a using the guide piece 403, the entrance shutter 402 and the entrance portion 45a It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the game ball is bitten in between. Further, since the guide piece 403 is configured to follow the entrance shutter 402, it is possible to achieve such effects while simplifying the electrical configuration.

  In addition, since it is such a structure, when the entrance part 45a changes from a closed state to an open state, after the entrance part 45a is first opened by the entrance shutter 402, the guide piece 403 Is changed from the non-guide state to the guide state.

  In addition, in the closed state of the incoming ball portion 45a, the incoming ball shutter 402 does not close the entire incoming ball portion 45a, but the open area is narrower than the open state, but a part is opened. It is good also as a structure.

<Other embodiments>
(1) In each of the above embodiments, a slide type hardware switch is provided as the lottery mode changeover switch 92a, and the winning probability of the notification lottery by the display control device 92 is changed by manually switching the position of the lottery mode changeover switch 92a. Although the configuration is changed, the lottery mode changeover switch 92a may be automatically switched as a program by being configured by software. For example, the RWM of the display control device 92 is provided with a flag corresponding to the high probability lottery mode, the normal lottery mode, and the low probability lottery mode, and a switching counter for grasping the switching time of the lottery mode. Then, the display control device 92 adds a switching counter every fixed period (for example, 4 msec), and when the value of the counter reaches a predetermined value, the flag corresponding to the current lottery mode is cleared, and different lottery modes are supported. Set the flag to be used. The display control device 92 checks the flag corresponding to each lottery mode before the notice lottery, and reads the lottery table corresponding to the lottery mode in which the flag is set from the ROM.

  Further, when the lottery mode changeover switch 92a is automatically switched by software, which flag is set among the flags corresponding to each lottery mode may be different depending on the time. For example, a clock is connected to the input side of the display control device 92, and the display control device 92 stores a value corresponding to the time of the clock in the RWM at a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 msec). And the structure which varies lottery mode with the range of the value stored in the said RWM can be considered. For example, if the value stored in the RWM is a value corresponding to 10 o'clock to 12 o'clock, the high probability lottery mode is set, if it is a value corresponding to 12 o'clock to 17 o'clock, the normal lottery mode is set, and a value corresponding to 17 o'clock to 23 o'clock If so, the low probability lottery mode is set.

  (2) In each of the above embodiments, the entrance shutter and the guide piece are not driven at the same time and the other operates after the end of one operation. However, the other operates during the one operation. Also good. Specifically, in the opening operation of the entrance shutter, the guide piece is in the guide state while the entrance shutter is open, and in the closing operation of the entrance shutter, the entrance shutter is in the middle of setting the guide piece in the non-guide state. A configuration for starting the closing operation of the device is conceivable. Thereby, in the opening operation of the entrance shutter, the guide state of the guide piece is completed at an earlier stage, so that it is easy to generate a game ball in the entrance portion. Further, in the closing operation of the entrance shutter, it is possible to close the entrance shutter without waiting for the guide piece to complete the non-guide state, so that the main controller 71 determines that the entrance shutter is closed. It becomes difficult to generate extra winnings that occur between the time of closing and the actual closing.

  (3) In each of the above-described embodiments, it is not necessary to determine whether or not the V winning notification is executed by lottery, or may be executed when other conditions are satisfied. For example, the V winning notification may be executed in the next branch execution mode when the game times based on the hold information corresponding to the deviation are continuously executed a predetermined number of times. Specifically, after the game round corresponding to the jackpot is completed, the predetermined counter value is cleared to “0”, and the predetermined counter is incremented by 1 each time the game round is executed. A configuration is conceivable in which the value of the counter is checked after the execution of each game, and when a predetermined number of times has been reached, a V winning notification command is transmitted to the display control device 92.

  (4) In each of the above embodiments, the V winning notification period is set to be before the opening of the electric accessory. Specifically, in the configuration where it takes 5 seconds or more after the display control device 92 receives the V winning notification command to complete the notification, the value of the pre-opening counter is set to “ 750 ", and when the value of the pre-release counter becomes" 0 ", the entrance shutter release process may be executed. Thereby, it is possible to play a game in a manner of a firing operation that makes it easy to make a V prize while confirming the notification contents even while the electric accessory is opened.

  (5) In each of the above embodiments, the configuration is such that the transition to the low-frequency support mode is made after the opening / closing execution mode is triggered by the V prize, but the support lottery count in the high-frequency support mode may be determined. . For example, after the opening / closing execution mode not triggered by the V prize, a predetermined number of times is set in a predetermined counter, and when a lottery process is executed for the holding information on the electric role side, 1 is subtracted, and the value of the predetermined counter A configuration may be considered in which the high-frequency flag is cleared as the value of “0” becomes “0”.

  (6) In each of the above embodiments, a game ball that flows down the left region PE2 is easy to enter the left entrance portion 45a, and a game ball that flows down the right region PE3 is easy to enter the right entrance portion 45b. However, the game ball flowing down the left region PE2 may not enter the right entrance portion 45b, and the game ball flowing down the right region PE3 may not enter the left entrance portion 45a.

  (7) In each of the above embodiments, the time information required for the V prize notification is not started even when the main control device 71 does not notify the sound control device 91 of either the left notification command or the right notification command. When neither the left side notification command nor the right side notification command is notified to the sound light control device 91 without being stored in the counter, the time information is not stored in the pre-start counter or the pre-start counter is cleared. Also good. As a result, when the V winning notification is not won, the next support lottery or the opening / closing execution mode lottery can be executed without generating time for executing the V winning notification.

  (8) In each of the above embodiments, the shape of the internal passage is set to the length of five game balls so that the number of game balls that can be accommodated in the internal passage is five, and the width of the internal passage is one game ball. However, it may be configured such that more than five game balls can be accommodated in the internal passage. For example, a configuration in which seven game balls can enter the internal passage is conceivable. In this configuration, even if seven game balls are entered in a different ball entry portion from the ball entry portion corresponding to the occurrence of the V win, there is a possibility of V win, so the player's attention to the game The degree can be increased.

  Further, for example, in the internal passage capable of entering the seven game balls, a discharge passage may be provided for discharging the game balls entered after the sixth game ball. Specifically, a detection sensor for detecting the game ball discharged from the discharge unit is provided, and a discharge passage shutter for restricting the entry of the game ball into the discharge passage is provided. When seven game balls enter the opening duration of the entrance shutter, first, five game balls are discharged after the discharge shutter is opened, and when the discharge of the five game balls is confirmed, the discharge shutter is released. Closed. Thereafter, the discharge passage shutter is opened, and the game balls remaining in the internal passage are guided to the discharge passage.

  (9) In each of the above embodiments, the first distributing member may not always be configured to rotate at a constant speed, and the speed may be changed at a specific cycle. For example, two speeds are provided for the rotation operation (for example, one cycle of 10 seconds and 5 seconds), and flags corresponding to the respective speeds are provided in the RWM 84 of the main controller 71. By setting one of the flags, the main controller 71 drives the sorting motor 53 at a speed corresponding to the set flag. The flag is switched based on the value of the guide section detection counter being cleared to “0”.

  Here, in order to execute the V winning notification in the configuration in which the rotation speed of the first distribution member changes, the method of adding the value of the guide detection counter is changed in accordance with the set flag. For example, when the period is 10 seconds, 1 is added for each timer interrupt process, and when the period is 5 seconds, 2 is added for each timer interrupt process. As a result, the guide unit detection counter corresponding to the position of the first V prize opening guide unit in the case of adding 2 for each timer interrupt process in a cycle of 5 seconds and in the case of adding 1 for each timer interrupt process in a cycle of 10 seconds. The same value can be used as the value. By setting it as the said structure, it becomes possible to perform V prize alert | report also in the structure from which a rotational speed changes with a specific period.

  (10) In each of the above embodiments, the lottery process for determining whether or not to make a V prize notification may be executed by the main controller 71 instead of being executed by the display controller 92. For example, a configuration is conceivable in which a lottery process for lottery of whether or not to execute the V prize notification is executed as the first process of the V prize notification process executed in the timer interrupt process of the main controller 71. In this case, a lottery table is stored in the ROM 83. Thereafter, if the result of the lottery process is a winning result, a process for setting the output of the notification command is executed. If the result is a losing result, the V winning notification process is performed without setting the notification command as an output target. Exit. In the display control device 92, when the notification command is received, the symbol display device 42 causes the design display device 42 to execute an effect corresponding to the received notification command.

  (11) In each of the above-described embodiments, unless the V winning notification is executed, the time from the timing when the ball shutter is changed from the closed state to the open state until the discharge shutter is changed from the closed state to the open state. It does not have to be constant. For example, when the lottery process for lottering whether or not to make a V prize notification is executed in the main control device 71 and the lottery result is a losing result, the timing at which the ball shutter is changed from the open state to the closed state Thus, a configuration in which the discharge shutter is changed from the closed state to the open state is conceivable. Since the entrance shutter is in a closed state at the timing when five game balls enter one entrance part or when the opening duration has elapsed, it is not a fixed timing. It is possible to make it different for each branch execution mode.

  (12) In each of the above embodiments, a privilege may be given when a predetermined number of game balls win the operating port 33 in a predetermined period instead of the distribution winning device. For example, a period (for example, 10 seconds) in which five game balls can be won is set as the predetermined period, and the symbol display device 42 notifies the start of the predetermined period. In this case, five areas are provided as reserved areas 103 for special drawings.

  As for the winning information to the operation port 33 within a predetermined period, the lottery process is executed with a predetermined probability for the hold information acquired based on the first to fourth winnings. Here, when the hold information acquired based on the first to fourth winnings corresponds to the jackpot result, the other hold information corresponds to the missed result. Rewritten with information. With regard to the hold information acquired based on the fifth winning prize, it corresponds to the jackpot result when all the holding information acquired based on the first to fourth winning prizes corresponds to the missed result. Information is stored, and when any of the hold information acquired based on the first to fourth winnings corresponds to the jackpot result, information corresponding to the outage result is stored.

  (13) In each of the above-described embodiments, the front cover 37a provided on the front side of the first sorting member is not configured so that the rotation operation of the first sorting member cannot be viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and the first sorting It is good also as visual recognition that the rotation operation of a member is performed.

  Specifically, a configuration is conceivable in which a part of the front cover 37a is formed of a transparent member so as to visually recognize that the rotation operation of the first sorting member is being performed. In this case, the front cover 37a is formed so that only a common structural part can be visually recognized by the first V prize opening guide part and the outage guide part so that the player cannot recognize the position of the first V prize opening guide part. To do.

  (14) In the first embodiment described above, if each of the branch execution modes has five game balls in any one of the left entrance portion 45a and the right entrance portion 45b, V A configuration in which a winning can be generated is not possible, and a configuration in which no V winning is made even if five game balls are entered in any of the left entering portion 45a and the right entering portion 45b in a predetermined branch execution mode. Good.

  Specifically, ten or more outlet guides 47b are provided in the first distribution member 47, and when five game balls are discharged simultaneously from the discharge parts 46a and 46b, all the game balls are released as outlet guide parts. A configuration is possible in which each outlet guide 47b is provided at a position where it can be discharged to 47b.

  (15) You may apply the structure using the distribution prize-winning apparatus in said each embodiment to another type of pachinko machine.

  (15-1) Specifically, as the other type of pachinko machine, a lottery for shifting to the branch execution mode is executed and a lottery for shifting to the opening / closing execution mode is also executed based on the winning of one operating port. Possible types. In this case, when the V winning is generated in the branch execution mode, the point of shifting to the opening / closing execution mode is the same as in each of the above embodiments. Also, in order to increase the attention to the branch execution mode while suppressing the transition probability to the opening / closing execution mode to a certain extent, the probability of winning the transition to the opening / closing execution mode in the internal lottery executed based on the winning to the operating port It is preferable to increase the probability of winning the branch execution mode. In addition, as described above, a plurality of operation ports are provided as triggers for shifting to the opening / closing execution mode and the branch execution mode, and at least one of them has no opening / closing member so that the winning frequency does not depend on the gaming state. Others are provided with an opening / closing member so that the winning frequency depends on the gaming state. In this configuration, the lottery of whether or not to open and close the opening / closing member of the latter operating port is not performed based on the winning to the through gate in each of the above embodiments, but the opening / closing member of the latter operating port is opened. It is preferable to make it easier to win a prize for the latter operating port when it is won. By the way, in the configuration in which the open lottery of the latter operating port is performed based on the winning to the through gate, the internal lottery is performed based on the winning to the operating port, the fluctuation of the special figure display part, the branch execution mode and the opening / closing execution mode Even in a situation where any one of them is being executed, it is preferable that the internal lottery based on winning through the through gate, the change of the electrical role symbol display unit, and the latter opening operation of the operation port can be performed.

  (15-2) Other types of pachinko machines may have the following configurations in addition to the above configuration. Specifically, the first operating port whose winning frequency does not depend on the gaming state due to lack of the opening / closing member and the second operating port whose winning frequency depends on the gaming state due to including the opening / closing member are included. And having a plurality of operation ports. Then, the lottery for shifting to the opening / closing execution mode is executed based on the winning at the first operating port, while the lottery for shifting to the branching execution mode is not executed, and the mode for switching to the opening / closing execution mode is determined based on the winning at the second operating port. Both the transfer lottery and the branch lottery to the branch execution mode are executed. Moreover, the lottery for determining whether or not the opening / closing member of the second operating port is opened is performed instead of performing the lottery for the distribution prize winning device based on the winning to the through gate in each of the above embodiments. In the case of winning the opening, it is preferable to make it easier for a winning to the second working port to occur. By the way, in the configuration in which the open lottery of the second operating port is performed based on the winning to the through gate, the internal lottery is performed based on the winning to one of the operating ports, the fluctuation of the special figure display section, the branch execution mode and the opening / closing Even in a situation where one of the execution modes is being executed, it is preferable that the internal lottery based on winning through the through gate, the variation of the electronic symbol display unit, and the opening operation of the second operation port can be performed.

  In the case of the above configuration, a high frequency mode and a low frequency mode in which the frequency of the opening operation of the second working port is relatively high are set, and a change in these modes causes a transition to the opening / closing execution mode. In such a case, it may be configured to occur with a predetermined probability (for example, 60%). In this case, in the low frequency mode, the player plays a game aiming to win a prize to the first operating port. In a situation where the game is being performed, basically, it is difficult for a winning to the second working port to occur, so that it is difficult to shift to the branch execution mode. If the player is elected to move to the opening / closing execution mode based on the winning of the first operating port, and further elected to transition to the high frequency mode, the player will enter the second operating port after the opening / closing execution mode ends. Play games aiming to win a prize. In this case, the branch execution mode is set to a higher probability (for example, 1 / 1.3) than the probability of shifting directly to the open / close execution mode based on the winning of the second working port. The opportunity to move to is increased. Even if a shift to the opening / closing execution mode occurs in the high frequency mode, the high frequency mode is stayed at the predetermined probability or higher than the predetermined probability (for example, 80%) (that is, the low frequency mode is not shifted). This increases the degree of attention to the game in the high frequency mode.

  In the above configuration, the first working port and the second working port are separated from each other in the lateral direction, and the firing strength is adjusted in accordance with the change in the mode of the firing operation, so that the first working port is more than the first working port. It is preferable that the player can select a mode in which a winning to the operating port is likely to occur and a mode in which a winning to the second operating port is more likely to occur than the first operating port. In this case, a game is added in which the player changes the mode of the firing operation between the low frequency mode and the high frequency mode.

  (16) In the fifth embodiment, the guide piece 403 is displaced by its own weight from the limit position on the guide state side to the limit position on the non-guide state side. An urging means such as a spring for urging the piece 403 toward the limit position on the non-guide state side is provided, and the guide piece 403 is displaced toward the limit position on the non-guide state side using the urging force. Also good.

  (17) In the fifth embodiment, the guide piece 403 is replaced by the drive unit 405 instead of the configuration in which the entrance shutter 402 is driven and displaced by the drive unit 405 and the guide piece 403 is displaced following the displacement. It is good also as a structure which the ball-entry shutter 402 displaces following that to drive and to displace. Further, as a configuration for following the guide piece 403, a part of the guide piece 403 may abut the entrance shutter 402, and the entrance shutter 402 may follow the guide piece 403 through the contact portion. A link mechanism may be provided between the piece 403 and the entrance shutter 402, and the following may be performed through the link mechanism.

  Note that the configuration in which the entrance shutter 402 and the guide piece 403 are connected via the link mechanism in this way is the configuration in which the guide piece 403 follows the displacement of the entrance shutter 402 as in the fifth embodiment. You may apply to.

  (18) In the fifth embodiment, the guide piece 403 is in the guide state after the entrance shutter 402 is in the open state, and the entrance shutter 402 is in the closed state after the guide piece 403 is in the non-guide state. However, instead of this, the entrance shutter 402 is opened after the guide piece 403 is in the guide state, and the guide piece 403 is in the non-guide state after the entrance shutter 402 is closed. It is good also as composition which becomes. In this case, in the configuration in which the ball-entry shutter 402 and the guide piece 403 are shifted step by step, it is possible to increase the chance that a game ball wins the ball-entry portions 45a and 45b.

  Note that the configuration of the modified example regarding the stepwise transition of the entrance shutter 402 and the guide piece 403 is applied to the configuration of any one of the first to fourth embodiments. Also good.

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

<Feature A group>
Feature A1. Based on the player's launching operation, launching means (launching operation device 28 in the first and second embodiments) for launching a game ball toward the game area;
The entrance (the entrance portions 45a and 45b in the first embodiment, the entrance portion 145 in the second embodiment) into which the game balls flowing down the game area can enter,
A privilege is given to the player when a predetermined number of game balls enter the entrance at least for a predetermined period, and the number of game balls that enter the entrance for the predetermined period is greater than the predetermined number A privilege granting means (a function for executing an opening / closing execution mode triggered by a V prize in the first and second embodiments) that allows a player to be awarded a privilege even if the number is small.
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature A1, the player can obtain a privilege when a predetermined number of game balls enter the entrance at least for a predetermined period. Thereby, it becomes possible to give a privilege by the player's aggressive launch operation, and the player pays attention to at least a predetermined number of game balls to enter the entrance. Become. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the game.

  In addition, when a lesser number of game balls enter the entrance for at least a predetermined period, a privilege can be given, so that a predetermined number of game balls do not enter the entrance In addition, it can be expected that benefits will be granted. Therefore, even when a predetermined number of game balls have not entered the entrance, it is possible to maintain the player's attention to the game result.

  Feature A2. The privilege granting means is configured so that the privilege is not given even if the predetermined number of game balls enter the entrance in a period different from the predetermined period. The gaming machine described in 1.

  According to the feature A2, there is a period in which a privilege is given if a predetermined number of game balls are inserted into the entrance, and a period in which a privilege is not given even if a predetermined number of game balls are entered. This makes it possible to diversify the game. In addition, the player plays the game in anticipation of the former period, and the degree of attention to the game is increased.

Feature A3. Provided with a different entrance (the left entrance 45a or the right entrance 45b in the first embodiment) from the entrance where the game balls flowing down the game area can enter,
The feature granting means is configured such that a privilege can be given to a player based on a game ball entering the different entrance in the different period, as described in feature A2. Game machines.

  According to the feature A3, even if a predetermined number of game balls are inserted into the entrance, even if it is a period in which the privilege cannot be obtained, a privilege can be given based on the entrance to another entrance. Even during this period, the player's attention to the game can be increased. In addition, the player must select whether to perform a launch operation to allow a predetermined number of game balls to enter the entrance, or to perform a launch operation to enter a game ball to another entrance. Thus, it becomes possible to encourage active participation in the game, and from this point, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the game.

Feature A4. It is necessary to change the mode of the launch operation between the entrance and the separate entrance when the game ball is aimed at the former and when the game ball is aimed at the latter. Is provided as
The privilege granting means is configured to grant a privilege to a player when the predetermined number of game balls enter the different entrance in a specific period included in the different period, and in the specific period, Even if the number of game balls entered in another entrance is less than the predetermined number, it is configured so that a privilege can be given to the player. Further, in the predetermined period, in the other entrance The gaming machine according to Feature A3, wherein even if the predetermined number of gaming balls enter, the bonus is not granted.

  According to the feature A4, it is necessary for the player to predict whether it is one of the predetermined period and the specific period, and to perform a launch operation according to the prediction result. This makes it possible to encourage active participation in the game. Also, the number of balls entered when a privilege is granted through the entry of a game ball into the entrance and the number of balls entered when a privilege is granted through the entry of a game ball into another entrance Since the predetermined number is the same, it is possible to prevent the privilege generation condition from becoming complicated. Therefore, it becomes possible to provide the above games while suppressing the game contents from becoming complicated.

Feature A5. The entrance is in a state where game balls are allowed to enter (open state of the left entrance portion 45a or right entrance portion 45b in the first embodiment) and a state where entry of game balls is blocked (The closed state of the left entrance portion 45a or the right entrance portion 45b in the first embodiment) can be switched to each,
The another entrance is in a state where a game ball is allowed to enter (open state of the left entrance portion 45a or the right entrance portion 45b in the first embodiment) and the entrance of the game ball is blocked. In each state (closed state of the left entrance portion 45a or the right entrance portion 45b in the first embodiment),
Means (the entrance shutter drive unit 37g in the first embodiment) is provided so that both the entrance and the other entrance are in the allowed state. A gaming machine according to Feature A4.

  According to the feature A5, each of the entrance and another entrance can transition between a state where the entrance of the game ball is allowed and a state where the entrance of the game ball is allowed, and therefore, the entrance and another entrance It is possible to clearly grasp the period in which the game ball should be aimed at the mouth. In addition, in such a configuration in which the period during which game balls can enter the entrance and another entrance is limited, it is possible to enter game balls into both entrances as the period during which the entrance can be made. Is included, it is possible to generate an opportunity for the player to select either the predetermined period or the specific period.

  Feature A6. It is provided with the alerting | reporting means (function to perform V prize alerting | reporting process in 1st and 2nd embodiment) which performs alerting | reporting which makes it possible for a player to recognize that it is the said predetermined period. The gaming machine according to any one of A2 to A5.

  According to the feature A6, the player not only pays attention to the privilege granting means, but also performs the game while expecting that the notification means can perform notification that can be recognized for a predetermined period. It becomes possible to raise the attention degree to.

Feature A7. The entrance is provided in the privilege grant means,
The privilege granting means
The winning ball portion in the first and second embodiments (the V winnings in the first and second embodiments) will be given to the player when the game ball that has entered the entrance is available and enters. Passage 49),
Distributing means for distributing the game ball that has entered the entrance to either the winning ball portion or the portion other than the winning ball portion (the sorting unit 51a in the first embodiment, the second A distribution unit 151a) in the embodiment;
With
When the predetermined number of game balls have entered the entrance at least for a predetermined period, at least one of the game balls is guided to the winning ball portion and the distribution means Even if the number of game balls that have entered the entry ball opening is less than the predetermined number, the distribution operation is performed so that the game balls can be guided to the winning ball portion. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A6.

  According to the feature A7, the player pays attention to the movement of the game ball in the privilege granting unit even after the game ball is inserted into the entrance, and the above feature is used while using the movement of the game ball. It becomes possible to provide a novel game such as A1. Further, it is possible to provide a novel game such as the feature A1 without executing complicated processing as processing inside the gaming machine.

Feature A8. Allowable state allowing game balls to enter the entrance (open state of left entrance portion 45a or right entrance portion 45b in the first embodiment, entrance portion 145 in the second embodiment Open state), and a blocking state in which the game ball is prevented from entering the entrance (the closed state of the left entrance portion 45a or the right entrance portion 45b in the first embodiment, The entrance control means that can be controlled to the entrance portion 145 in the second embodiment (the closed state of the entrance portion 145) (the process of determining the electric role symbol and the process of releasing the electric role in the first and second embodiments) Function)
The entrance control means, when the entrance is in the allowed state, means for bringing the entrance into the blocking state based on the predetermined number of game balls entering the entrance. The gaming machine according to Feature A7, comprising:

  According to the feature A8, it is possible to make the player clearly recognize that a predetermined number of game balls have entered the entrance. As a result, it is possible to recognize that one condition for granting a privilege has been satisfied, the degree of understanding of the progress of the game can be increased, and the novel game as described above can be suitably provided. In addition, it is possible to prevent the player from continuing to shoot the game balls unnecessarily, and it is not necessary to consider the handling of game balls that have entered more than a predetermined number, so that the configuration of the privilege granting means Simplification can be achieved.

Feature A9. The privilege granting means is:
Guide passages (inner passages 44a and 44b in the first embodiment, inner passage 144 in the second embodiment) for guiding the game balls that have entered the entrance to the distribution means;
Derivation permission state that allows the game ball to be derived from the guide passage to the allocating means (open state of the discharge shutter 46c in the first embodiment, open state of the discharge shutter 146b in the second embodiment) And a shutter means capable of transitioning to a non-derivative state (the closed state of the discharge shutter 46c in the first embodiment and the closed state of the discharge shutter 146b in the second embodiment) that cannot be derived. (Discharge shutter 46c in the first embodiment, discharge shutter 146b in the second embodiment),
With
The gaming machine according to feature A7 or A8, wherein the guide passage is formed so that at least the predetermined number of game balls can stand by when the shutter means is in the non-derivative state.

  According to the feature A9, it is possible to determine in advance the time at which a predetermined number of game balls are introduced toward the distribution means. Therefore, the novel game as described above can be provided without complicated control of the sorting operation of the sorting means.

Feature A10. The privilege granting means is capable of entering a game ball that has entered the entrance and a game ball that does not enter the winning ball portion of the game balls that have entered the entrance. Provided as a place other than the winning ball part, with a ball part (outside passage 50a in the first and second embodiments),
The allocating means is capable of receiving a single game ball that has entered the entrance and accepts the received game ball to the winning ball portion (in the first embodiment) The first V winning opening guide 47c, the first V winning opening guide 147c in the second embodiment, and one gaming ball that has entered the winning opening can be received. A plurality of corresponding portions (first exit guide portions 47b in the first embodiment and outlier guide portions 147b in the second embodiment) that guide to the off-entrance ball portion. Rotating body (first distribution member 47 in the first embodiment, second embodiment) in which the ball guide portion 47a in the second embodiment and the ball guide portion 147a in the second embodiment) are provided around the axis. In the first sorting member 147) in the form of Ri,
The game ball that has entered the entrance is configured to flow into one of the plurality of corresponding locations,
When the predetermined number of game balls have entered the entrance during the predetermined period, the winning target is the winning target of the game balls before all of the game balls enter any of the corresponding locations. The gaming machine according to any one of features A7 to A9, characterized in that a corresponding portion is included.

  According to the feature A10, since it is possible to determine a predetermined period in relation to the rotation cycle of the rotating body, the novel game as described above can be performed without complicated control of the sorting operation of the sorting unit. It becomes possible to provide.

  Feature A11. In the period different from the predetermined period, the allocating means distributes the game balls so that all of the game balls are not guided to the winning ball part even if the predetermined number of game balls enter the entrance. The gaming machine according to any one of features A7 to A10, wherein the gaming machine executes a minute action.

  According to the feature A11, there is a period in which a privilege is granted if a predetermined number of game balls are inserted into the entrance, and a period in which no privilege is granted even if a predetermined number of game balls are entered. This makes it possible to diversify the game. In addition, the player plays the game in anticipation of the former period, and the degree of attention to the game is increased.

Feature A12. Allowable state allowing game balls to enter the entrance (open state of left entrance portion 45a or right entrance portion 45b in the first embodiment, entrance portion 145 in the second embodiment Open state), and a blocking state in which the game ball is prevented from entering the entrance (the closed state of the left entrance portion 45a or the right entrance portion 45b in the first embodiment, The entrance control means that can be controlled to the entrance portion 145 in the second embodiment (the closed state of the entrance portion 145) (the process of determining the electric role symbol and the process of releasing the electric role in the first and second embodiments) Function)
The feature A11 is characterized in that it may be the predetermined period or the different period depending on the timing at which the entrance is set to the permissible state by the entrance control means. The gaming machine described in 1.

  According to the feature A12, it is possible to generate a predetermined period by controlling a period during which a game ball can enter the entrance, so that only the distribution operation of the distribution unit is controlled to There is no need for such game content. Therefore, the novel game as described above can be provided without complicated control of the sorting operation of the sorting means.

  Feature A13. The entrance control means is configured to enter the entrance based on the fact that the predetermined number of game balls enter the entrance when the entrance is in the allowed state at least in the different period. The gaming machine according to Feature A11 or A12, wherein the game machine is in the blocked state.

  According to the feature A13, in a period different from the predetermined period, even if a predetermined number of game balls are inserted into the entrance, no privilege is given, and the number of game balls that can enter the entrance is as follows. Limited to a predetermined number. Therefore, during the different period, it is possible to provide the game like the feature A11 without complicating the handling of the game ball that has entered the entrance and the control of the sorting operation of the sorting means. It becomes.

Feature A14. The privilege granting means is different from the entrance where the game balls flowing down the game area can enter (the left entrance 45a or the side entrance 45b in the first embodiment). With
The game ball that has entered the other entrance is different from the game ball that entered the entrance (the left internal passage 44a or the right internal passage 44b in the first embodiment) in the distribution means. The configuration led to
The distribution means is not only for the game ball that has entered the entrance, but also for the game ball that has entered the other entrance, either the winning ball part or a place other than the winning ball part. And the distribution operation is performed so that the game balls that have entered the different entrances can be guided to the winning ball portion during the different periods. The gaming machine according to any one of features A11 to A13.

  According to the feature A14, even if a predetermined number of game balls are inserted into the entrance, even if it is a period in which the privilege cannot be obtained, a privilege can be given based on the entrance to another entrance. Even during this period, the player's attention to the game can be increased. In addition, the player must select whether to perform a launch operation to allow a predetermined number of game balls to enter the entrance, or to perform a launch operation to enter a game ball to another entrance. Thus, it becomes possible to encourage active participation in the game, and from this point, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the game. Furthermore, the game can be provided by using a common distribution means, and the configuration can be simplified.

Feature A15. It is necessary to change the mode of the launch operation between the entrance and the separate entrance when the game ball is aimed at the former and when the game ball is aimed at the latter. Is provided as
The allocating means introduces at least one of the game balls to the winning ball portion when the predetermined number of game balls have entered the different entrance during a specific period included in the different periods. And even if the number of game balls that have entered the entrance in the specific period is less than the predetermined number, the sorting operation is performed so that the game balls can be guided to the winning ball part, Further, during the predetermined period, even if the predetermined number of game balls have entered the other entrance, the distribution operation is performed so that all of the game balls are not guided to the winning ball part. The gaming machine according to Feature A14, wherein there is a gaming machine.

  According to the feature A15, it is necessary for the player to predict whether it is a predetermined period or a specific period, and to perform a launch operation according to the prediction result. This makes it possible to encourage active participation in the game. Also, the number of balls entered when a privilege is granted through the entry of a game ball into the entrance and the number of balls entered when a privilege is granted through the entry of a game ball into another entrance Since the predetermined number is the same, it is possible to prevent the privilege generation condition from becoming complicated. Therefore, it becomes possible to provide the above games while suppressing the game contents from becoming complicated.

Feature A16. The allocating means performs the allocating operation by being displaced,
An operation position grasping means for grasping the distribution operation position of the distribution means (function for executing the guide part confirmation processing in the first and second embodiments);
Based on the grasping result of the movement position grasping means, a special notice that makes it possible for the player to recognize at least one of the predetermined period and the predetermined period is informed means (first and second implementations). Notification control means (function to execute V winning notification in the first and second embodiments) to be executed by the symbol display device 42) in the embodiment;
The gaming machine according to any one of features A11 to A15, comprising:

  According to the feature A16, the player not only pays attention to the privilege granting means, but also performs the game while expecting that the notification means can perform notification that can be recognized for a predetermined period. It becomes possible to raise the attention degree to. In addition, since special notification may be executed according to the distribution operation position of the distribution means, the special notification is executed at an arbitrary timing in the configuration that provides the novel game as described above using the distribution means. It becomes possible.

Feature A17. The grasping result of the motion position grasping means at a predetermined timing before the predetermined number of game balls cannot be entered into the entrance, and the predetermined number of game balls from the predetermined timing Period grasping means (function for executing the V winning notification process in the first and second embodiments) for grasping whether or not the predetermined period is generated from the relationship with the period required until it becomes a distribution target. Prepared,
The gaming machine according to Feature A16, wherein the notification control unit causes the notification unit to execute the special notification when it is determined by the period determination unit that the predetermined period occurs.

  According to the feature A17, in the configuration that provides a novel game as described above by using the distribution means, the special notification is performed at a timing at which a predetermined number of game balls can be entered at the entrance. Is possible. Therefore, it is possible to reliably give the player the benefit of executing the special notification, and the expectation for the execution of the special notification is enhanced.

Feature A18. Allowable state allowing game balls to enter the entrance (open state of left entrance portion 45a or right entrance portion 45b in the first embodiment, entrance portion 145 in the second embodiment Open state), and a blocking state in which the game ball is prevented from entering the entrance (the closed state of the left entrance portion 45a or the right entrance portion 45b in the first embodiment, The entrance control means that can be controlled to the entrance portion 145 in the second embodiment (the closed state of the entrance portion 145) (the process of determining the electric role symbol and the process of releasing the electric role in the first and second embodiments) Function)
The gaming machine according to A17, wherein the predetermined timing is a timing before the entrance control means controls the permissible state.

  According to the feature A18, since the special notification is executed before the timing at which the game ball can enter the entrance, it is possible for the player to know in advance that a predetermined period will occur. It becomes. Thereby, when the special notification is executed, the probability that a predetermined number of game balls enter the entrance is increased.

Feature A19. The privilege granting means is:
Guide passages (inner passages 44a and 44b in the first embodiment, inner passage 144 in the second embodiment) for guiding the game balls that have entered the entrance to the distribution means;
Derivation permission state that allows the game ball to be derived from the guide passage to the allocating means (open state of the discharge shutter 46c in the first embodiment, open state of the discharge shutter 146b in the second embodiment) And a shutter means capable of transitioning to a non-derivative state (the closed state of the discharge shutter 46c in the first embodiment and the closed state of the discharge shutter 146b in the second embodiment) that cannot be derived. (Discharge shutter 46c in the first embodiment, discharge shutter 146b in the second embodiment),
With
The guide passage is formed so that at least the predetermined number of game balls can stand by when the shutter means is in the non-derivative state,
Allowable state allowing game balls to enter the entrance (open state of left entrance portion 45a or right entrance portion 45b in the first embodiment, entrance portion 145 in the second embodiment Open state), and a blocking state in which the game ball is prevented from entering the entrance (the closed state of the left entrance portion 45a or the right entrance portion 45b in the first embodiment, The entrance control means that can be controlled to the entrance portion 145 in the second embodiment (the closed state of the entrance portion 145) (the process of determining the electric role symbol and the process of releasing the electric role in the first and second embodiments) Function)
When the entrance control means controls the entrance to the blocked state, the shutter control means for making the shutter means transition to the non-derivable state (the end of electric role end processing in the first and second embodiments). Function to execute)
With
The period grasping means is based on the relationship between the grasping result of the operation position grasping means at the predetermined timing and the period required from the predetermined timing until the shutter means is shifted to the derivation disabled state by the shutter control means. The gaming machine according to Feature A17 or A18, characterized in that it grasps whether or not a predetermined period occurs.

  According to the feature A19, it is possible to easily grasp the period from the time when the game ball can enter the entrance to the time when the game ball is introduced into the distribution means at the game machine design stage. Become. As a result, in the configuration in which the special notification is performed at a timing at which a predetermined number of game balls can enter the entrance, it is possible to facilitate control in executing the special notification at the timing. Become.

Feature A20. The predetermined number of game balls are sequentially arranged one by one, and are to be distributed by the distribution means,
The grasping result of the movement position grasping means corresponds to the fact that the game ball to be distributed by the distributing means is first guided to the winning ball part among the predetermined number of game balls; and The special notification is not executed when the game ball to be distributed by the distribution means is guided to the winning ball part at the end of the predetermined number of game balls. The gaming machine according to any one of features A17 to A19.

  According to the feature A20, when an error occurs in the sorting operation of the sorting unit, the first game ball to be sorted by the sorting unit among the predetermined number of game balls, or the last sorting of the sorting unit. There is a possibility that the target game ball is not led to the winning ball part even though it is originally a predetermined period. On the other hand, since the special notification is not executed in a predetermined period corresponding to the guidance of these game balls to the winning ball portion, the reliability of the special notification can be improved.

<Feature B group>
Feature B1. Based on the player's launching operation, launching means (launching operation device 28 in the first and second embodiments) for launching a game ball toward the game area;
A privilege granting means (a function for executing an opening / closing execution mode triggered by a V winning in the first and second embodiments) in which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter;
With
The privilege granting means
The entrance (the entrance portions 45a and 45b in the first embodiment, the entrance portion 145 in the second embodiment) into which the game balls flowing down the game area can enter,
The winning ball portion in the first and second embodiments (the V winnings in the first and second embodiments) will be given to the player when the game ball that has entered the entrance is available and enters. Passage 49),
Distributing means (distribution in the first embodiment) that distributes the game ball that has entered the entrance to either the winning ball portion or the location other than the winning ball portion by displacing itself. Unit 51a, sorting unit 151a) in the second embodiment,
With
An operation position grasping means for grasping the distribution operation position of the distribution means (function for executing the guide part confirmation processing in the first and second embodiments);
Based on the result of grasping by the motion position grasping means, a special notice that allows the player to recognize the mode of the launching operation that enables the game ball to enter the winning ball portion is notified means (first and second). Notification control means (function to execute V prize notification in the first and second embodiments) to be executed by the symbol display device 42 in the second embodiment;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature B1, when the special notification is executed, the player can recognize the mode of the launch operation that allows the game ball to enter the winning ball portion. As a result, the player not only performs the game of entering the game ball into the privilege grant means, but also plays the game with the expectation that the special notification will be executed, thereby increasing the degree of attention to the game. It becomes possible. In addition, the gameability of performing a launch operation in accordance with the contents of the special notification is added, and it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the game from this point. Furthermore, since special notification only needs to be executed according to the distribution operation position of the distribution means, the special notification can be performed at an arbitrary timing in the configuration in which the condition for generating the privilege is related to the distribution operation of the distribution means. It becomes possible to execute.

Feature B2. The allocating means includes a predetermined period during which a game ball that has entered the entrance gate can be guided to the winning ball portion, and even if a game ball enters the entrance port, The sorting operation is performed so that a specific period that is not guided to the sphere occurs.
The special notification is a notification that allows the player to recognize at least one of the predetermined period and the predetermined period.
The grasping result of the operation position grasping means at a predetermined timing before it becomes impossible to enter the game ball into the entrance, and the game ball entered into the entrance from the predetermined timing to the distributing means Period grasping means (function for executing the V winning notification process in the first and second embodiments) for grasping whether or not the predetermined period is generated from the relationship with the period required until it becomes a distribution target. Prepared,
The game machine according to Feature B1, wherein the notification control unit causes the notification unit to execute the special notification when it is determined by the period determination unit that the predetermined period occurs.

  According to the feature B2, in the configuration in which the condition for generating the bonus is related to the sorting operation of the sorting means, it is possible to perform a special notification at a timing at which a game ball can enter the entrance. It becomes. Therefore, it is possible to reliably give the player the benefit of executing the special notification, and the expectation for the execution of the special notification is enhanced.

Feature B3. Allowable state allowing game balls to enter the entrance (open state of left entrance portion 45a or right entrance portion 45b in the first embodiment, entrance portion 145 in the second embodiment Open state), and a blocking state in which the game ball is prevented from entering the entrance (the closed state of the left entrance portion 45a or the right entrance portion 45b in the first embodiment, The entrance control means that can be controlled to the entrance portion 145 in the second embodiment (the closed state of the entrance portion 145) (the process of determining the electric role symbol and the process of releasing the electric role in the first and second embodiments) Function)
The gaming machine according to Feature B2, wherein the predetermined timing is a timing before the entrance control means controls the permitted state.

  According to the feature B3, since the special notification is executed before the timing at which the game ball can enter the entrance, it is possible for the player to know in advance that a predetermined period will occur. It becomes. Thereby, when the special notification is executed, the probability that the game ball enters the entrance is increased.

Feature B4. The privilege granting means is:
Guide passages (inner passages 44a and 44b in the first embodiment, inner passage 144 in the second embodiment) for guiding the game balls that have entered the entrance to the distribution means;
Derivation permission state that allows the game ball to be derived from the guide passage to the allocating means (open state of the discharge shutter 46c in the first embodiment, open state of the discharge shutter 146b in the second embodiment) And a shutter means capable of transitioning to a non-derivative state (the closed state of the discharge shutter 46c in the first embodiment and the closed state of the discharge shutter 146b in the second embodiment) that cannot be derived. (Discharge shutter 46c in the first embodiment, discharge shutter 146b in the second embodiment),
With
Allowable state allowing game balls to enter the entrance (open state of left entrance portion 45a or right entrance portion 45b in the first embodiment, entrance portion 145 in the second embodiment Open state), and a blocking state in which the game ball is prevented from entering the entrance (the closed state of the left entrance portion 45a or the right entrance portion 45b in the first embodiment, The entrance control means that can be controlled to the entrance portion 145 in the second embodiment (the closed state of the entrance portion 145) (the process of determining the electric role symbol and the process of releasing the electric role in the first and second embodiments) Function)
When the entrance control means controls the entrance to the blocked state, the shutter control means for making the shutter means transition to the non-derivable state (the end of electric role end processing in the first and second embodiments). Function to execute)
With
The period grasping means is based on the relationship between the grasping result of the operation position grasping means at the predetermined timing and the period required from the predetermined timing until the shutter means is shifted to the derivation disabled state by the shutter control means. The gaming machine according to Feature B2 or B3, which is configured to grasp whether or not a predetermined period occurs.

  According to the feature B4, it is possible to easily grasp the period from the time when the game ball can enter the entrance to the time when the game ball is introduced to the distribution means at the game machine design stage. Become. Thereby, in the structure which performs special alerting | reporting at the timing in which a game ball can enter into a entrance, it becomes possible to aim at easy control in performing special alerting | reporting at the said timing.

Feature B5. When the distribution means is present in a specific operation range at the predetermined timing, the game ball that has entered the entrance in the predetermined period can be guided to the winning ball part,
The special notification is not executed when the grasping result of the motion position grasping means at the predetermined timing is included in the predetermined range from the boundary of the motion range although the sorting means is included in the specific motion range. The gaming machine according to any one of features B2 to B4, wherein:

  According to the feature B5, when an error occurs in the sorting operation of the sorting unit, even a game ball that has entered the entrance for a predetermined period may not be guided to the winning ball part due to the error. There is sex. On the other hand, since a period during which the error may not be led to the winning ball portion is excluded from the execution target of the special notification, the reliability of the special notification can be improved.

Feature B6. The privilege granting means is different from the entrance where the game balls flowing down the game area can enter (the left entrance 45a or the right entrance 45b in the first embodiment). With
The game ball that has entered the other entrance is different from the game ball that entered the entrance (the left internal passage 44a or the right internal passage 44b in the first embodiment) in the distribution means. The configuration led to
The allocating means includes a predetermined period during which a game ball that has entered the entrance is out of the entrance and the other entrance, and the entrance and the separate entrance. The game ball that has entered the other entrance is out of the entrances, and the sorting operation is performed such that a specific period during which the game ball can be guided to the winning entrance ball portion occurs.
It is necessary to change the mode of the launch operation between the entrance and the separate entrance when the game ball is aimed at the former and when the game ball is aimed at the latter. Is provided as
The features B1 to B1 are characterized in that the special notification is configured such that a notification is made to enable a player to recognize that a launch operation should be performed aiming at a game ball entering the entrance. The gaming machine according to any one of B5.

  According to feature B6, the player selects whether to perform a launch operation to cause a game ball to enter the entrance, or to perform a launch operation to cause a game ball to enter another entrance. It becomes necessary, it becomes possible to encourage active participation in the game, and it becomes possible to increase the degree of attention to the game.

<Feature C group>
Feature C1. Based on the player's launch operation, launch means for launching a game ball toward the game area (the launch operation device 28 in the first embodiment);
A privilege granting means (a function for executing an opening / closing execution mode triggered by a V winning in the first and second embodiments) in which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter;
With
The privilege granting means
A first entry port (a left entry part 45a or a right entry part 45b in the first embodiment) into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter;
A second entrance (a left entrance portion 45a or a right entrance portion 45b in the first embodiment) into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
A game ball that has entered the first entrance can be entered, and a game ball that has entered the second entrance can be entered, and a privilege is given to the player when entering. The winning ball section (V winning path 49 in the first embodiment),
Distributing means that distributes the game ball that has entered the first entrance and the game ball that has entered the second entrance to any one of the winning entrance portion and the location other than the winning entrance portion ( A sorting unit 51a) in the first embodiment;
With
The first entrance and the second entrance need to change the mode of the launch operation between when aiming for the game ball entering the former and when aiming for the game ball entering the latter. There is so that there is
The allocating means is arranged so that a game ball that has entered one of the first entrance and the second entrance can be guided to the winning entry portion and at least for a predetermined period. A gaming machine that performs a sorting operation so that a game ball that has entered the ball is not led to the winning ball portion.

  According to the feature C1, the player not only enters the game ball into the privilege grant means, but also selects the target to enter the game ball from a plurality of entrances, and the game ball to the selected side is selected. It is necessary to perform a launch operation aiming at entering the ball. As a result, it is possible to encourage active participation in the game, and to increase the degree of attention to the game. In addition, the game can be provided using a common distribution means, and the configuration can be simplified.

  Feature C2. The allocating means is configured so that a game ball that has entered the first entrance of the first entrance and the second entrance can be guided to the winning entry portion during the predetermined period. In a specific period different from the predetermined period, a game ball that has entered the second entrance of the first entrance and the second entrance may be guided to the winning entry portion. The game machine according to Feature C1, wherein the game machine executes a sorting operation.

  According to the feature C2, since the first entrance is a correct entrance during a predetermined period and the second entrance is a correct entrance during a specific period, the correct entrance during each period. There will be a mouth. Thereby, the importance of selection of a entrance is raised.

Feature C3. The entrance is in a state where game balls are allowed to enter (open state of the left entrance portion 45a or right entrance portion 45b in the first embodiment) and a state where entry of game balls is blocked (The closed state of the left entrance portion 45a or the right entrance portion 45b in the first embodiment) can be switched to each,
The another entrance is in a state where a game ball is allowed to enter (open state of the left entrance portion 45a or the right entrance portion 45b in the first embodiment) and the entrance of the game ball is blocked. In each state (closed state of the left entrance portion 45a or the right entrance portion 45b in the first embodiment),
Means (the entrance shutter drive unit 37g in the first embodiment) is provided so that both the entrance and the other entrance are in the allowed state. The gaming machine according to Feature C2.

  According to the feature C3, each of the entrance and another entrance can transition between a state where the entrance of the game ball is allowed and a state where the entrance of the game ball is allowed, and therefore, the entrance and the other entrance It is possible to clearly grasp the period in which the game ball should be aimed at the mouth. In addition, in such a configuration in which the period during which game balls can enter the entrance and another entrance is limited, it is possible to enter game balls into both entrances as the period during which the entrance can be made. Is included, it is possible to generate an opportunity for the player to select either the predetermined period or the specific period.

Feature C4. The privilege granting means is capable of entering a game ball that has entered the entrance and a game ball that does not enter the winning ball portion of the game balls that have entered the entrance. Provided as a place other than the winning ball part, with a ball part (outside passage 50a in the first and second embodiments),
The allocating means is capable of accepting one game ball that has entered the first entrance and the second entrance and accepting the accepted game ball to the winning entry unit Entry into the places (the first V winning opening guide 47c in the first embodiment, the first V winning opening guide 147c in the second embodiment), the first entrance and the second entrance The one corresponding game ball can be received and the corresponding game ball guides the received game ball to the off-entrance ball portion (the outlet guide portion 47b in the first embodiment, in the second embodiment A rotating body provided around a shaft with a plurality of corresponding portions (ball guide portion 47a in the first embodiment, ball guide portion 147a in the second embodiment) including the outlet guide portion 147b). The first sorting member 47, the first in the first embodiment A in Embodiment first sorting member 147),
The feature C2 or C3 is characterized in that the game ball that has entered the first entrance and the game ball that has entered the second entrance flow into any one of the plurality of corresponding locations. The gaming machine described.

  According to the feature C4, since it is possible to determine the predetermined period and the specific period in relation to the rotation cycle of the rotating body, the above novelty can be achieved without complicated control of the sorting operation of the sorting means. Can be provided.

  Feature C5. The privilege granting means is a non-recognizing means (a front cover 37a in the first and second embodiments) in which the player cannot recognize the sorting operation position of the sorting means in relation to the winning ball portion. The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C4, wherein:

  According to the feature C5, a correct entrance is predicted and selected, and the importance of the selection is increased.

  Feature C6. The gaming machine according to C5, wherein the unrecognizable means is configured so that the displacing means is visible from the front of the gaming machine.

  According to the feature C6, the above-mentioned feature C5 is used without losing the game characteristic of giving a privilege by using the movement of the game ball and increasing the degree of attention to the game by visually checking the movement. It is possible to achieve the excellent effects as described.

<Feature D group>
Feature D1. An entry part (entrance part 45a, 45b) in which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
Shutter means (first, third, third) capable of transitioning between an open state in which the ball entrance portion is opened and a closed state in which the ball entrance portion is closed or the opened region is narrower than the first state. In the fourth embodiment, the entrance shutter 37e, in the second embodiment, the entrance shutter 137e, in the fifth embodiment, the entrance shutter 402),
Guide means (first, third, and fourth) capable of transitioning between a guide state in which a game ball flowing down the game area can be introduced into the entrance portion and a non-guide state in which the game ball cannot be introduced into the entrance portion. The guide piece 37d in the embodiment, the guide piece 137d in the second embodiment, the guide piece 403 in the fifth embodiment,
With
As the states of the shutter means and the guide means, a first state in which the shutter means is in the open state and the guide means is in the guide state, a state in which the shutter means is in the closed state, and the guide means is in the state A second state, which is a non-guided state,
A timing when the shutter means changes from a state corresponding to the one state to a state corresponding to the other state when transitioning from one state to the other state of the first state and the second state; A gaming machine, wherein the timing at which the guide means changes from a state corresponding to the one state to a state corresponding to the other state is different.

  According to the feature D1, not only the shutter unit but also the guide unit is provided separately, so that it is easy to introduce the game ball into the entrance part when the entrance part is open. In addition, since the state of the shutter unit and the state of the guide unit are not changed at the same time but are changed in a stepwise manner, it is easy to adjust the state transition of the ball-entry portion to the one intended in the design stage.

  Feature D2. When the transition from the first state to the second state is performed, the guide unit is configured to be in the non-guide state before the area opened in the ball entry portion is narrowed by the shutter unit. The gaming machine according to Feature D1, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by that.

  According to the feature D2, when the guide of the game ball to the ball entrance portion is released, the area opened in the ball entrance portion is narrowed, so that the game ball is moved between the shutter means and the ball entrance portion. It becomes difficult for the phenomenon of biting to occur.

The configuration is
“Guide passages (guide passages 44a and 44b, internal passage 144) leading from the entrance part,
Blocking means (discharge shutters 46c, 46d, discharge shutter 146b) for preventing the game ball from flowing out from the downstream side of the guide passage;
With
In a state where the ball entry part is opened, the blocking means prevents the game ball from flowing out of the guide passage, and the game ball can stand by at the position of the ball entry part,
Configuration in which a game ball can be received by the guide means so as to be connected to the game ball when the guide means is in the guide state while the game ball is waiting at the position of the entrance portion ” It is effective when applied to.

Feature D3. Drive means (shutter drive unit 405) for driving one of the shutter means and the guide means;
The other means of the shutter means and the guide means, when the one means is driven and displaced by the driving means, the state is changed by following the one means,
The follower is configured such that the guide means is in the guide state while the shutter means is being displaced toward the movement limit position on the side where the shutter is in the open state, and the shutter means is in the closed state. The gaming machine according to Feature D2, wherein the guide means is formed so as to be in the non-guided state while being displaced toward the movement limit position.

  According to the feature D3, it is possible to achieve an excellent effect as described in the feature D2 while simplifying the configuration with respect to the electrical configuration.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 27 ... Game ball launching mechanism as launching means, 28 ... Launching operation device as launching operation means, 32 ... Special electric prize winning device, 32a ... Grand prize winning opening, 33 ... Working opening, 34, 35 ... Through gate 37 ... Distribution winning device, 37a ... Front cover, 37d ... Guide piece, 37e ... Ball shutter, 37g ... Drive unit for ball shutter, 42 ... Pattern display device, 44a, 44b ... Internal passage, 45a, 45b ... ball entry part, 46a, 46b ... discharge part, 46c, 46d ... discharge shutter, 47a ... ball guide part, 47b ... out-of-door guide part, 47c ... 1st V winning opening guide part, 51a ... distribution unit, 49 ... V Winning passage, 50a ... outward passage, 76 ... payout device constituting a part of the payout means, 77 ... payout control device constituting a part of the payout means, 82 ... MPU, 91 ... sound constituting the notification control means Control device, 92... Display control device constituting notification control means, 137... Distribution winning device, 137 e .. ball entrance shutter, 144... Internal passage, 145 .. ball entry portion, 146. ... ball guide section, 147b ... outlet guide section, 147c ... first V winning opening guide section, 151a ... distribution unit, PE ... game area, PE2 ... left area, PE3 ... right area.

Claims (2)

A launching means for launching a game ball toward a game area based on a player's launch operation;
A ball entry means capable of entering a game ball flowing down the game area;
In a gaming machine equipped with
The ball entrance means,
A first entrance part into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
A second entrance part into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
A privilege granting region so that the privilege is provided to the player when ball entrance the game ball is ball entrance a possible ball entrance to said ball entrance means,
By itself it is displaced, and sorting means for distributing gaming balls which have entered the special the ball entrance means in any of the positions other than the privilege granting region and the privilege granting region,
With
The game ball that has entered the first entrance part is led to one of the points other than the privilege grant area and the benefit grant area in a different path from the game ball that has entered the second entrance part. Configuration,
In the case of aiming for the entrance of a game ball into the first entrance part and the entrance of the game ball into the second entrance part, the first entrance part and the second entrance part are It is provided that it is necessary to change the aspect of the launch operation,
The distribution means is configured such that, for at least a predetermined period, a game ball that has entered one of the first and second balls is led to the privilege grant area , and a ball that has entered the other Is configured not to be led to the privilege grant area ,
The gaming machine can give a privilege by a first notification that a privilege can be given by a game ball that has entered the first ball entry unit and a game ball that has entered the second ball entry unit. A gaming machine comprising: a notification control unit that causes the notification unit to execute a second notification that notifies the user. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

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