JP6486199B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

  Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine acquires a big hit lottery random value when a game ball enters the starting port, displays the identification symbol on a display means in a variable manner, and the acquired big hit lottery random value is determined as a predetermined big hit If it is a value, the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode indicating that it is a big hit, and a transition is made to a special game state in which a predetermined game value is given to the player. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine may shift to a gaming state in which the probability of shifting to the special gaming state is higher than usual after the special gaming state ends.

  As such a gaming machine, there is a directing effect for performing an effect, a movable display that has a transmissive display screen and moves with respect to the game board under the driving force from the driving means, and according to the lottery result A drive control means for controlling the drive means to move the movable display device to a position where at least a part of the production effect can be visually recognized through the display screen, and the production actor is controlled in accordance with the control of the drive means by the drive control means. A gaming machine is disclosed that includes display control means for displaying a first effect image to be displayed on a display screen (see Patent Document 1). According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of performing a novel and more interesting production using a production character.

JP 2012-19947 A

  By the way, a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine or the like is provided with a plurality of passing areas in a gaming area where a gaming ball rolls, and if the gaming ball passes through these passing areas, a benefit for the player is given. Is done. A player who plays such a gaming machine can also pursue a game in which a rolling game ball passes through a passing area. However, in the gaming machine of the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, a lottery is performed based on the fact that a game ball has passed once in the passing area, and an effect by a movable display or the like is performed based only on the lottery result. Even if the interest of the game can be improved, the effect does not change depending on the number of times the game ball is passed through the passage area, so the interest in the game may be lost.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can solve such problems and improve the interest in games.

The present invention provides the following gaming machines. The gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 described later) of the present invention has a plurality of passing areas (for example, described later) that can detect the passage of a game ball rolling in the gaming area (for example, gaming area 41 described later). The first grand prize opening 418a, the second big prize opening 418b, the ball passage detector 416, etc.) and any of the plurality of passage areas has detected the passage of the game ball. Lottery means (for example, a main CPU 101 described later) for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to any one of a plurality of types of special game states (for example, a jackpot gaming state described later), which is an advantageous gaming state; A special gaming state and a gaming state controlled at least after the end of the special gaming state, and a first gaming state (for example, a probable change state or a short time state described later) or the first 1 game A game state control means (for example, a main state described later) that controls any one of the second game states (for example, a non-probability change state or a non-time-short state described later) that is difficult to shift to the special game state. CPU 101 and the like), an effect control means (for example, a sub CPU 201 described later) that controls the effect according to the lottery result in the lottery means, and a plurality of game members that execute the effects controlled by the effect control means ( For example, a first movable portion 445, a second movable portion 449, and a third movable portion 453 of an accessory unit 44 described later) and the plurality of passage areas during the control of the special gaming state by the gaming state control means. Counting means (for example, a sub CPU 201 described later) that can count the number of game balls that have passed at least one of the game balls. The special game state of the are the period of the special game state is controlled by the game status control means is defined respectively, said presentation control means, the predetermined number defined according to the type of special game state and According to the number of passing game balls counted by the counting means from the start to the end of the period during which the special gaming state is controlled by the gaming state control means, the gaming member corresponding to the type of the special gaming state By controlling the effects in the predetermined number of the gaming members including the type of the special gaming state and the gaming state of the first gaming state or the second gaming state after the special gaming state ends It is possible to notify whether the game state is controlled by the game state control means.

The gaming machine having such a configuration includes a plurality of passing areas, a lottery means, a gaming state control means, an effect control means, a plurality of gaming members, and a counting means. The plurality of passage areas can detect the passage of a game ball rolling in the game area. The lottery means determines whether or not to shift to any one of a plurality of types of special game states, which are advantageous game states for the player, based on the fact that any of the plurality of passage areas has detected the passage of the game ball. Do the lottery. The gaming state control means is a special gaming state and a gaming state that is controlled at least after the end of the special gaming state, and is more easily shifted to the special gaming state to the special gaming state than the first gaming state or the first gaming state. And any one of the second gaming states that are difficult to shift to. The effect control means controls the effect according to the lottery result in the lottery means. The plurality of game members execute an effect controlled by the effect control means. The counting means can count the number of passing game balls, which is the number of game balls that have passed at least one of the plurality of passing areas during the control of the special game state by the game state control means. Then, a plurality of types of special game state, the period of special game state is controlled is defined respectively by the player state control means. Further, the effect control means includes a predetermined number defined according to the type of the special gaming state and the number of passing game balls counted by the counting means from the start to the end of the period in which the special gaming state is controlled by the gaming state control means. Depending on the type of the special gaming state and the control of the effects in a predetermined number of gaming members including the corresponding gaming member, the type of the special gaming state and the first gaming state or It is possible to notify which gaming state of the second gaming state is controlled by the gaming state control means.

  Thereby, during the special game state advantageous to the player, the game member corresponding to the type of the special game state according to the number of game balls that have passed through at least one of the plurality of pass regions. An effect is produced by a predetermined number of game members including, and this effect makes it possible to notify the type of the special game state and the game state after the end of the special game state. For this reason, a player who wants to know the type of special game state and the game state after the end of the special game state plays a game so as to actively pass the game ball to the passage area. In addition, if the game ball passes through the passing area, the game member performs an effect according to the lottery result. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game performed by the gaming machine and also improve the interest of the effect by the game member. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest in games.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, in addition to the above-described configuration, the gaming member is movable from a standby position to a driving position, and the effect control means is configured so that the count means counts the number of passing game balls. In addition, it is possible to control the gaming member to move gradually from the standby position to the driving position, and the game state control means controls to shift to the first gaming state after the special gaming state ends. In this case, when the number of passing game balls counted by the counting means reaches a predetermined number, control for moving the gaming member to the drive position can be executed.

  In the gaming machine having such a configuration, the gaming member can move from the standby position to the driving position. The effect control means can control the game member to move stepwise from the standby position to the drive position every time the counting means counts the number of game balls passed. Further, when the transition to the first gaming state after the end of the special gaming state by the control of the gaming state control unit, the effect control unit is configured such that when the number of passing game balls counted by the counting unit reaches a predetermined number. The game member can be controlled to move to the drive position.

  Thus, each time the game ball passes through the passing area during the special game state, the game member moves stepwise from the standby position to the drive position, and after the special game state ends, the game state shifts to the first game state. If the number of passing game balls, which is the number of game balls that have passed through the passing area, is a predetermined number, the gaming member moves to the drive position. For this reason, the player can grasp that the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state shifts to the first gaming state by moving the gaming member to the driving position. In other words, the player who wants to know whether the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state shifts to the first gaming state, moves the gaming ball to the passing area so that the counting means actively counts the number of passing gaming balls. Will be passed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game that allows the game ball to pass to the passing area, and the game members move in stages from the standby position to the driving position, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the production. It becomes.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the counting means is a period in which the special gaming state is controlled by the gaming state control means, and in the predetermined period set by the effect control means, When the game ball passes through one of a plurality of passing areas, the number of passing game balls can be counted, and the effect control means moves the game member to the standby position after the predetermined period ends. It is possible to perform control.

  In the gaming machine having such a configuration, the counting means is a period in which the special gaming state is controlled by the gaming state control means, and one of a plurality of passing areas is selected during a predetermined period set by the effect control means. When a game ball passes, the number of game balls passed can be counted. Then, the effect control means can control the game member to move to the standby position after the end of the predetermined period.

  Thereby, the gaming member moves stepwise, and after the predetermined period in the special gaming state, when the gaming member is located between the standby position and the driving position, the gaming member is moved to the standby position. For this reason, for example, a player who wants to know that the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state shifts to the first gaming state will concentrate the gaming period and pass the gaming ball to the passing area. . Therefore, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game that allows the game ball to pass to the passage area.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can improve the interest with respect to a game can be provided.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the external appearance in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a game board in a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the structure inside the 1st big winning opening in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the composition of the accessory unit in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the jackpot random number determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the effect information determination table at the time of winning in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the variation production pattern determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the jackpot kind determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation production table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. Production No. 1 in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows a determination table. It is explanatory drawing of an example of the accessory effect performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of an example of the accessory effect performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the modification of the 2nd big prize opening of the pachinko game machine concerning the modification of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit in the pachinko game machine which concerns on the modification of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on the modification of one Embodiment of this invention.

[Configuration of Pachinko machine 1]
An overview of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view of the game board 40 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. Here, the player plays a game while facing a game area 41 of a game board 40 to be described later. In the description of the game board 40, “front side” means the player side (front side shown in FIG. 1), and “back side” means the side opposite to the player (back side shown in FIG. 1). Side). Further, “right” means right when viewed from the player (viewed from the front side shown in FIG. 1), and “left” means viewed from the player (front side shown in FIG. 1). Means left).

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a glass door 10, a launching device 20, a base door 30, a game board 40, a wooden frame 60, a liquid crystal display device 50 for displaying images, a payout unit 70, and a substrate. It consists of unit 80 and the like.

  The glass door 10 is pivotally attached to the base door 30 so as to be freely opened and closed. In addition, an opening 11 is formed in the center of the glass door 10, and a transparent protective glass 12 is disposed in the opening 11. The protective glass 12 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 40 in a state where the glass door 10 is closed.

  The glass door 10 is provided with a dish unit 13 and a speaker 14 below the opening 11. The dish unit 13 is a unit body in which an upper dish 131 and a lower dish 132 positioned below the upper dish 131 are integrated. The upper plate 131 and the lower plate 132 are provided with payout openings for renting out game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls). When predetermined payout conditions are satisfied, the game balls are discharged. In particular, the upper plate 131 stores a game ball to be launched into a game area 41 described later. The speaker 14 is disposed inside the lower plate 132.

  The launching device 20 is disposed at the lower right portion of the base door 30. The launching device 20 includes a launching handle 21 that can be operated by a player, and a panel body 22 that fits in the lower right portion of the dish unit 13. The firing handle 21 is rotatable and is provided on the front side of the panel body 22. The panel body 22 is integrated with the lower right portion of the dish unit 13 when the dish unit 13 and the launching device 20 are disposed on the base door 30. And the pachinko game can be advanced by operating the launch handle 21 by the player.

  A launch solenoid (not shown) for launching a game ball is provided on the back side of the panel body 22. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 21. Inside the firing handle 21 is provided a firing volume that changes the resistance value according to the amount of rotation of the firing handle 21 and changes the power supplied to the firing solenoid (not shown).

  When a touch sensor (not shown) is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 21 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 21 is gripped by the player and is turned clockwise, the resistance value of the firing volume (not shown) changes according to the turning angle, and the resistance value at this time Is supplied to a firing solenoid (not shown). As a result, game balls stored in the upper plate 131 are sequentially fired to a game area 41 (to be described later) of the game board 40, and the game is advanced. When a launch stop button (not shown) is pressed, the launch of the game ball is stopped even when the launch handle 21 is held and rotated.

  The base door 30 is pivotally attached to the wooden frame 60 so as to be openable and closable. A game board 40 is disposed on the base door 30 behind the protective glass 12.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 40 is formed of a plate-shaped resin, and is formed of various materials such as an acrylic resin, a polycarbonate resin, and a methacrylic resin. Further, the game board 40 is arranged on the front side of the game area 41 where the launched game ball can roll down, the LED unit 42 arranged above the game area 41, and the lowermost part of the game area 41. It has an out port 43 provided and an accessory unit 44 arranged below the LED unit 42.

  The game board 40 is provided with arc-shaped guide rails 411 that define a game area 41, and a plurality of game nails 412 are driven into the game area 41. Further, the game board 40 includes a stage 413, a first start port 414a, a second start port 414b, a normal electric accessory 415, a ball passage detector 416, shutters 417a and 417b, and a first grand prize port in the game area 41. Game members, such as 418a, 2nd big prize opening 418b, and general prize opening 419a, 419b, 419c, 419d, are arranged.

  The guide rail 411 includes an outer rail 411a and an inner rail 411b disposed on the inner side of the outer rail 411a. The stage 413 is disposed substantially at the center of the game area 41.

  The game ball launched by the launching device 20 (see FIG. 1 etc.) is guided by the guide rail 411 and moves to the upper part of the game area 41, and its traveling direction is changed by collision with the game nail 412, the stage 413, etc. It flows down toward the lower side of the game area 41 while changing. The player, for example, drives a game ball into the left side of the stage 413 and flows the game ball down the left side of the stage 413 (so-called left-handed) and the launch handle 21 (see FIG. 1 etc.) of the launch device 20 on the right side. The pachinko game is advanced by selecting a system (so-called right-handed) in which the game ball is driven to the right side of the stage 413 and the game ball flows down the right side of the stage 413.

  The first start port 414 a is disposed below the stage 413 and below the center of the game area 41. A winning area is provided in the first start port 414a. This winning area is provided with a first start opening winning ball sensor 116a (see FIG. 7). The second start port 414b is disposed below the first start port 414a. A winning area is provided in the second start port 414b. This winning area is provided with a second start opening winning ball sensor 116b (see FIG. 7). The ordinary electric accessory 415 is a wing member that can be opened and closed provided at the second start port 414b. The second starting port 414b can be awarded when the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 415 is open, and winning is difficult when the blade member is closed.

  The ball passage detector 416 is disposed on the right side of the stage 413. In the ball passage detector 416, a ball passage detection sensor 115 (see FIG. 7) is provided.

  The shutter 417a is disposed below the stage 413 and to the right of the center of the game area 41. The shutter 417b is disposed below the shutter 417a. The shutter 417a and the shutter 417b are configured to be driven in an open state or a closed state. The first big prize opening 418a is disposed on the rear side of the shutter 417a (the rear side opposite to the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1). The first grand prize opening 418a can be awarded when the shutter 417a is in the open state, and cannot be awarded when the shutter 417a is in the closed state.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration inside the first big prize opening in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. The first grand prize winning port 418a is formed therein with a flow channel 500 through which a game ball flows down. In the flow channel 500, a first grand prize winning detection sensor 113a is provided on the upstream side, and a large prize winning port discharge sensor is provided on the downstream side. 113c is provided.

  Returning to FIG. 4, the second big prize opening 418b is disposed on the back side (rear) of the shutter 417b, and the second big prize detection sensor 113b (see FIG. 7) is provided therein. The second big prize opening 418b can be awarded when the shutter 417b is in the open state, and cannot be awarded when the shutter 417b is in the closed state. The general winning ports 419a and 419b are arranged on the lower left side of the stage 413. The general winning ports 419c and 419d are arranged on the lower right side of the stage 413. The first grand prize winning opening 418a and the shutter 417a and the second big winning prize opening 418b and the shutter 417b are not limited to the positions shown in the present embodiment, and may be arranged at arbitrary positions in the game area 41. The winning difficulty may be different depending on the arrangement position. Further, in this embodiment, two large winning ports, the first large winning port 418a and the second large winning port 418b, are provided as the large winning ports, but the number of large winning ports is limited to two. Instead, there may be only one grand prize opening. In addition, it is possible to arrange a large winning opening so that the degree of difficulty of winning varies depending on the combination of a plurality of large winning openings.

  The LED unit 42 includes a special symbol display device 421, a round number display device 422, a first special symbol hold display device 423a, a second special symbol hold display device 423b, a normal symbol display device 424, and a normal symbol hold display device 425. It is installed.

  The special symbol display device 421 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and the special symbols (also referred to as identification symbols) indicated by the 7-segment LEDs are repeatedly turned on / off after a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied. To change display and stop display. Specifically, in the special symbol display device 421, a game ball wins the first start port 414a or the second start port 414b, and the game ball receives the first start port winning ball sensor 116a (see FIG. 7) or the second start port 414b. When detected by the start opening winning ball sensor 116b (see FIG. 7), the special symbol is variably displayed, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop display mode. As described above, the special symbol display device 421 functions as a display unit that changes or stops the identification symbol.

  The round number display device 422 is configured by a 7-segment LED, and displays the number of rounds of the round game in the big hit gaming state described later.

  The first special symbol hold display device 423a is composed of four display lamps, and the number of executions of the variable display in the special symbol display device 421 triggered by winning the first start port 414a (so-called “hold number” ”,“ Holding number for special symbol ”) is displayed by turning on, turning off, or blinking.

  The second special symbol hold display device 423b is composed of four display lamps, and the number of executions of the variable display in the special symbol display device 421 triggered by winning the second start port 414b (so-called “hold number” ”,“ Holding number for special symbol ”) is displayed by turning on, turning off, or blinking. Specifically, the first special symbol hold display device 423a and the second special symbol hold display device 423b display, for example, one display when the number of executions of the variable display in the special symbol display device 421 is held once. When the display lamp is turned on and the number of executions of the variable display on the special symbol display device 421 is held twice, the two display lamps are turned on.

  The normal symbol display device 424 is composed of two display lamps, and the normal symbols shown by these display lamps are alternately turned on and off after a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied. The display is changed and displayed in a stopped state. Specifically, the normal symbol display device 424 displays the normal symbol variably when the game ball passes through the ball passage detector 416 and is detected by the ball passage detection sensor 115 (see FIG. 7). After a predetermined time, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop display mode.

  The normal symbol hold display device 425 includes four display lamps, and the number of executions of the variable display in the normal symbol display device 424 triggered by the passing of the game ball through the ball passage detector 416 (so-called “hold”). "Number", "Pending number for normal symbols") is displayed by turning on, turning off, or blinking. Specifically, in the normal symbol display device 425, for example, when the number of executions of the variable display in the normal symbol display device 424 is held for one time, one display lamp is turned on, and the normal symbol display device 424 is displayed. When the number of executions of the variable display is held twice, two display lamps are lit.

  Returning to FIG. 3, the liquid crystal display device 50 is an example of display means, and is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 40, and its display area 51 is the center of the game board 40 as shown in FIG. 4. It is arranged further upward. In the display area 51, various kinds of images such as a derived symbol, an effect image, and a decoration image for decoration are displayed. In addition, in this embodiment, although the liquid crystal display device 50 was described as an example of a display means, this invention is not limited to this. The display means may be a plasma display, a rear projection display, a CRT display, a lamp, or the like.

  The payout unit 70 includes a payout device 71 (see FIG. 7), which will be described later. The first start port 414a, the second start port 414b, the general winning ports 419a to 419d, the first big winning port 418a and the first winning port 418a shown in FIG. When a game ball wins the two major winning holes 418b, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 131 or the lower plate 132 according to the type of each winning port.

  The board unit 80 stores a main control circuit 100 (see FIG. 7), a sub control circuit 200 (see FIG. 7), and the like, which will be described later, and controls the pachinko gaming machine 1.

[Configuration of the accessory unit 44]
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the accessory unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a view of the accessory unit 44 viewed from the back side, and FIG. 6A is a part of the accessory unit 44 (a first movable portion 445, a second movable portion 449, and a third movable portion 453 described later). FIG. 6B shows a state in which a part of the accessory unit 44 (a first movable part 445, a second movable part 449, and a third movable part 453, which will be described later) is driven. The state moved to is shown. Here, in the present embodiment, the “standby position” means an initial state in which the accessory unit 44 is not driven by a sub-control circuit 200 (see FIG. 7) described later. Further, the “drive position” means that the accessory unit 44 is driven by a sub-control circuit 200 (see FIG. 7) described later, and a first movable portion 445, a second movable portion 449, and a third movable portion 453 described later are In the drivable range, this means a state in which driving is performed to a position farthest from the standby position or a position where the moving distance is maximum. The “driving position” refers to “standby position” as a result of driving control (movement) of the first movable portion 445, the second movable portion 449, and the third movable portion 453 by the sub control circuit 200 (see FIG. 7). If it is a position (location) that is driven (moved) from the position and is within the drive (movable) range and is different from the “standby position”, the position farthest from the above-mentioned standby position or the position where the moving distance is the maximum It is not limited.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the accessory unit 44 includes a base member 441, a first motor 442, a first gear 443, a slide shaft member 444, a first movable portion 445, and a second motor 446. A second gear 447, a first rotary shaft member 448, a second movable portion 449, a third motor 450, a third gear 451, a second rotary shaft member 452, a third movable portion 453, Is provided.

  The base member 441 is attached to the game board 40. The first motor 442 is fixed to the base member 441 and is driven and controlled by an accessory control circuit 250 (see FIG. 7) of the sub-control circuit 200 described later. The first gear 443 is rotated by the first motor 442. The slide shaft member 444 extends in the vertical direction, engages with the base member 441 so as to be movable in the vertical direction, and the teeth 444a formed on the side face engage with the first gear 443, and the first gear 443 rotates to move up and down. Move back and forth in the direction. The first movable portion 445 is disposed below the base member 441 and attached to the lower end side of the slide shaft member 444.

  The second motor 446 is fixed to the first movable portion 445 and is driven and rotated by the accessory control circuit 250 (see FIG. 7) of the sub-control circuit 200 described later. The second gear 447 is rotated by the second motor 446. The first rotating shaft member 448 is provided with a gear 448a at one end of a rod-like body, the gear 448a is screwed with the second gear 447, and rotates around the gear 448a provided at one end. The second movable portion 449 is fixed to the other end side of the first rotation shaft member 448 and rotates as the first rotation shaft member 448 rotates.

  The third motor 450 is fixed to the first movable portion 445, and is driven and controlled by the accessory control circuit 250 (see FIG. 7) of the sub-control circuit 200 described later. The third gear 451 is rotated by the third motor 450. The second rotating shaft member 452 is provided with a gear 452a at one end of a rod-like body, the gear 452a is screwed with the third gear 451, and rotates around the gear 452a provided at one end. The third movable portion 453 is fixed to the other end side of the second rotation shaft member 452 and rotates as the second rotation shaft member 452 rotates.

  Next, the operation of the accessory unit 44 will be described. In the state (standby position) shown in FIG. 6A, the accessory unit 44 moves the slide shaft member 444 downward when the first motor 442 rotates in a predetermined direction under the control of the sub-control circuit 200 (see FIG. 7). As a result, the first movable portion 445 moves downward, moves from the standby position to the drive position, and enters the state shown in FIG. 6B. Further, the first movable portion 445 moves from the drive position to the standby position when the first motor 442 rotates in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction under the control of the sub-control circuit 200 (see FIG. 7), and FIG. It will be in the state shown.

  Further, in the state (standby position) shown in FIG. 6 (a), the accessory unit 44 has a first rotating shaft member when the second motor 446 rotates in a predetermined direction under the control of the sub-control circuit 200 (see FIG. 7). 448 rotates in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction, whereby the second movable portion 449 also rotates and moves from the standby position to the driving position, and the state shown in FIG. 6B is obtained. Further, when the second motor 446 rotates in the direction opposite to the predetermined direction under the control of the sub-control circuit 200 (see FIG. 7), the second movable portion 449 moves from the drive position to the standby position, as shown in FIG. It will be in the state shown.

  Further, in the state (standby position) shown in FIG. 6 (a), the accessory unit 44 moves to the second rotating shaft member when the third motor 450 rotates in a predetermined direction under the control of the sub control circuit 200 (see FIG. 7). 452 is rotated in the direction opposite to the predetermined direction, whereby the third movable portion 453 is also rotated and moved from the standby position to the drive position, and the state shown in FIG. 6B is obtained. Further, when the third motor 450 rotates in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction under the control of the sub control circuit 200 (see FIG. 7), the third movable portion 453 moves from the drive position to the standby position, and the state shown in FIG. It will be in the state shown. The first movable portion 445, the second movable portion 449, and the third movable portion 453 function as an example of a gaming member that can move from the standby position to the driving position.

  The accessory unit 44 may include a position detection unit that detects the positions of the first movable unit 445, the second movable unit 449, and the third movable unit 453. In this case, the position detection unit is configured by a photosensor, and when the positions of the first movable unit 445, the second movable unit 449, and the third movable unit 453 are detected, for example, a sub-control circuit 200 described later (see FIG. 7). ) Transmits a drive position signal indicating the positions of the first movable portion 445, the second movable portion 449, and the third movable portion 453. Then, the sub control circuit 200 may drive and control the first motor 442, the second motor 446, and the third motor 450 based on the driving position signal.

[Games in pachinko machine 1]
Next, a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the gaming state in the present embodiment, the shutter 417a and the shutter 417b are closed, and a normal gaming state in which a game ball cannot be received in the first big prize opening 418a and the second big prize opening 418b, and the shutter 417a or shutter. 417b is in an open state, and a game ball can be received in the first grand prize opening 418a or the second big prize opening 418b, and a special game state in which a predetermined game value can be given to the player is included. The special game state includes a small hit game state and a big hit game state that can give more game value than the small hit game state. Also, the normal gaming state is a gaming state that is controlled at least after the end of the special gaming state, and is shifted to the special gaming state more easily than the first gaming state. The second gaming state that is difficult to perform is included. In the present embodiment, the second gaming state is a normal gaming state (so-called non-probability variation state or non-short-time state) in which the probability of shifting to the special gaming state is normal, and the first gaming state is special compared to the second gaming state. This is a gaming state (a so-called probability variation state or a short time state) with a high probability of transitioning to the gaming state.

  A player generally starts a game from the normal gaming state, and drives the game ball into the game area 41 of the game board 40 by the launching device 20. When the game ball that has been placed wins the first starting port 414a or the second starting port 414b, the special symbol of the special symbol display device 421 and the identification symbol for presentation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 (derived symbol) change. indicate. In addition, when a game ball enters the first start port 414a or the second start port 414b during the special symbol change display, the first start port 414a or the second start ball 414a or the second start until the special symbol being changed is displayed. 2 The execution (start) of the special symbol variation display based on the game ball entering the start port 414b is put on hold. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variable symbol of the suspended special symbol is started.

  An upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variation display is suspended, and in this embodiment, the special symbol variation display by entering the first start port 414a and the second start port 414b. The upper limit of the number of holds is 4 times. Therefore, a maximum of 8 holds is possible.

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

  Then, when the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 421 is in a specific stop display mode, the normal gaming state is shifted to the special gaming state. Among the specific stop display modes, the stop display mode for shifting to the big hit gaming state is the big hit, and the stop display mode for shifting to the small hit gaming state is the small hit. Moreover, the stop display mode of the special symbols other than the big hit or the small hit is a lost symbol. When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal gaming state is maintained without shifting to the special gaming state. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

  In the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50, an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 421 is displayed. For example, during the variable display of the special symbol display device 421, except for a specific case, in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50, a derived symbol composed of a number as an example of the identification symbol is displayed in a variable manner. In addition, the special symbol display device 421 stops and displays the special symbol, and the derived symbol is also stopped and displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50.

  Further, in the special symbol display device 421, when the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is in a specific stop display mode, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a win is displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50. The Specifically, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific display mode corresponding to a big hit that can be obtained by many outgoing balls, for example, in the special symbol display device 421, the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50 is displayed. The combination of the effect identification symbols displayed in is a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which all of the same symbols are stopped and displayed in a state where all of the same symbols are aligned), and further, the effect image showing the big hit Is displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50.

  When the special symbol becomes a specific stop display mode in the special symbol display device 421 and the gaming state is shifted to the special gaming state, the shutter 417a or the shutter 417b is in an open state in which it is easy to accept the game ball. Driven. As a result, the first big prize opening 418a or the second big prize opening 418b is in an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball.

  A first grand prize winning detection sensor 113a or a second big prize winning detection sensor 113b (see FIG. 7) is provided at a first grand prize winning opening 418a or a second big winning prize opening 418b provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 417a or the shutter 417b. ) And a shutter 417a or a shutter 417b until the predetermined number (for example, 7) of game balls wins or a predetermined time (for example, about 30 seconds) elapses. Driven to the open state. Then, when a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls to the first big prize opening 418a or the second big prize opening 418b or the elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 417a or the shutter 417b is driven, The first big prize opening 418a or the second big prize opening 418b is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball. In the present embodiment, in the special gaming state, the transition from the closed state to the open state is repeated 15 times by driving the shutter 417a or the shutter 417b in the first grand prize port 418a or the second grand prize port 418b. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an open state in which a game ball can be easily received may be set to any number of times such as once or twice.

  Further, when the specific stop display mode in the special symbol display device 421 is a big hit, the gaming state shifts to the big hit gaming state in the special gaming state. In the jackpot game state, a game in which the transition from the closed state to the open state is repeated 15 times for the first grand prize port 418a or the second grand prize port 418b is one round, and a round game in which this round is repeated. Done. Such a round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game is also referred to as the first round and the second round is also referred to as the second round. In the present embodiment, the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is 10 rounds or 16 rounds, but is not limited to this, and the number of rounds can be any number.

  In addition, when the specific stop display mode in the special symbol display device 421 is a small hit, the gaming state shifts to the small hit gaming state in the special gaming state. In the small hit game state, a game in which the transition from the closed state to the open state of the first big prize port 418a or the second big prize port 418b is repeated 15 times is performed only once. That is, in the small hit gaming state, the round game is not performed unlike the big hit gaming state. When the big hit gaming state ends, the first gaming state or the second gaming state may be controlled as the normal gaming state. Further, when the small hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state is not more advantageous than the gaming state when the small hit gaming state is won. For this reason, there is no transition of the gaming state in the normal gaming state triggered by winning the small hit gaming state. For example, when the gaming state when winning the small hit gaming state is the first gaming state, The gaming state after the end of the winning game state is the first gaming state. When the gaming state when the small winning game state is won is the second gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the winning game state is the second gaming state. State. Further, in the present embodiment, after the big hit gaming state, there is a case where the special symbol variation display time is shortened to a short time state. Such a special game state is an example of a special game state in which a predetermined game value can be given to the player.

  In addition, when a game ball wins the first start port 414a, the second start port 414b, the general winning ports 419a to 419d, the first big winning port 418a and the second big winning port 418b, it depends on the type of each winning port. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 131 or the lower plate 132 by the payout unit 70.

Further, when a game ball that has been driven into the game area 41 passes through the ball passage detector 416 by the player, the display lamp of the normal symbol display device 424 is variably displayed. Further, when a game ball passes through the ball passage detector 416 during the normal symbol variation display, the display mode by the normal symbol hold display device 425 is switched until the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the normal symbol variation display based on the passing of the game ball to the ball passage detector 416 is suspended. After that, when the normal symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed normal symbol that has been suspended is started. When the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 424 is in a state indicating a hit, the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 415 provided at the second start port 414b is opened for a predetermined time. It becomes.
As described above, a game in which the normal symbol is variably displayed and then stopped is displayed, and the open / closed state of the normal electric accessory 415 (see FIG. 4) varies depending on the result, which is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine 1 mainly includes a main control circuit 100 that controls a game and a sub-control circuit 200 that controls an effect according to the progress of the game.

  The main control circuit 100 includes a main CPU 101, a main ROM 102 (read only memory), and a main RAM 103 (read / write memory).

  The main CPU 101 is connected to a main ROM 102, a main RAM 103, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the main ROM 102.

  The main ROM 102 stores a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the main CPU 101, for example, a program for causing the main CPU 101 to execute the processes shown in FIGS. 8 to 17, various tables, and the like. Yes.

  The main RAM 103 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 101. In this embodiment, the main RAM 103 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 101. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit 100 also provides a command for a reset clock pulse generation circuit 104 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 105 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 106 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 104, the initial reset circuit 105, and the serial communication IC 106 are connected to the main CPU 101.

  The reset clock pulse generation circuit 104 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process described later.

  The initial reset circuit 105 includes a capacitor and a watchdog timer, and transmits a reset signal to the main CPU 101 when the voltage applied to the capacitor reaches a certain value. The initial reset circuit 105 receives a predetermined control signal from the main CPU 101 and discharges it to release the voltage applied to the capacitor.

  The serial communication IC 106 is connected to the main CPU 101, the sub control circuit 200, and the payout / launch control circuit 300, and includes a sub control board buffer and a payout / fire control circuit buffer.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 100. For example, various devices that respond to signals from the main control circuit 100 include a special symbol display device 421 that performs variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game, a round number display device 422 that displays the number of rounds in a round game, and a special symbol. A first special symbol hold display device 423a and a second special symbol hold display device 423b for displaying the number of reserved special symbols in a game variable display, and a normal symbol display device for performing variable display of a normal symbol as an identification symbol in a normal symbol game 424, a normal symbol holding display device 425 for displaying the number of holdings of the variable symbol variable display in the normal symbol game, a normal electric accessory solenoid 111 for opening or closing the blade member of the normal electric accessory 415, a shutter 417a is driven, and the first grand prize opening 418a is opened or closed. That the first special winning opening solenoid 112a, drives the shutter 417b, such as the second special winning opening solenoid 112b of the second special winning opening 418b to an open state or closed state is connected. In addition, a call device (not shown) having a function of calling a hall clerk and a function of displaying the number of hits and an external terminal board used for data transmission to a hall computer that manages pachinko gaming machines throughout the hall are connected.

  Various sensors are connected to the main control circuit 100. For example, the main control circuit 100 includes a first big winning detection sensor 113a that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100 when a game ball wins the first big winning opening 418a (see FIG. 4). When a game ball wins in the second grand prize opening 418b (see FIG. 4), a second big prize detection sensor 113b, a first big prize winning opening 418a, or a second big prize winning is provided that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100. When a winning game ball is discharged into the mouth 418b, a large winning port discharge sensor 113c that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100, and when a gaming ball wins each general winning port 419, a predetermined detection is performed. A general winning ball sensor 114 that supplies a signal to the main control circuit 100, and a ball passing detection sensor that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100 when a game ball wins a ball passing detector 416 (see FIG. 4). 1 5. When a game ball wins the first start port 414a, a first start port win ball sensor 116a that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100 when a game ball wins the first start port 414a. A second start opening winning ball sensor 116b for supplying a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100, a backup clear switch 117 for clearing backup data in the event of a power interruption, etc. in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager, etc. are connected. ing. In the present embodiment, winning means that a game ball passes through an area where each sensor is provided. The first grand prize winning opening 418a, the second big winning prize opening 418b, and the ball passage detector 416 function as an example of a plurality of passage areas that can detect the passage of a game ball rolling in the game area.

  The main control circuit 100 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 300. The payout / launch control circuit 300 is connected to a payout device 71 for paying out game balls, a launch device 20 for launching game balls, and a card unit 400. The card unit 400 can be transmitted / received to / from the lending operation unit 401 that outputs a signal requesting the card unit 400 to lend out a game ball by a player's operation.

  The payout / launch control circuit 300 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 100 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 400, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 71. The paying device 71 pays out the game ball. In addition, when the launch handle 21 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, the payout / launch control circuit 300 supplies power to the launch solenoid according to the rotation angle, and the game Control to fire the ball.

  Further, a sub control circuit 200 is connected to the main control circuit 100. The sub-control circuit 200 controls display on the liquid crystal display device 50, control related to sound generated from the speaker 14, control of lamps including decoration lamps, and the like according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 100. The drive control of the 1st motor 442 of the unit 44, the 2nd motor 446, and the 3rd motor 450 is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 100 is configured not to supply commands to the sub control circuit 200 and to prevent signals from being supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 100. However, the configuration may be such that a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 100.

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 201, a program ROM 202, a work RAM 203, an RTC 204, a display control circuit 210 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 50, a sound control circuit 220 for performing control related to sound generated from the speaker 14, and a decoration lamp. A lamp control circuit 230 for controlling the lamp 15 including the operation unit, an operation means control circuit 240 for receiving an operation signal based on the player's operation from the effect button 16, a first motor 442 of the accessory unit 44, a second motor 446, The accessory control circuit 250 controls the drive of the third motor 450. The sub control circuit 200 executes an effect corresponding to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 100.

  The sub CPU 201 has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the program ROM 202. In particular, the sub CPU 201 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 100.

  The program ROM 202 stores a program and various tables for controlling the game effects of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the sub CPU 201.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 102 and the program ROM 202 are used as storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a storage medium that can be read by a computer having control means. Any other form may be used, for example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 203 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  The work RAM 203 stores various flag and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 201. In this embodiment, the work RAM 203 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 201. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used. The RTC 204 measures the current time.

  The display control circuit 210 is a circuit that performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 50, and is an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP), an image data ROM that stores data for generating various image data, A frame buffer for buffering image data, a D / A converter for converting image data as an image signal, and the like are included.

  The display control circuit 210 is a device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 50 in accordance with data supplied from the sub CPU 201. In response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 201, the display control circuit 210 displays on the liquid crystal display device 50 various image data such as identification symbol image data indicating the identification symbol, background image data, and production image data. The image data to be stored is temporarily stored in the frame buffer.

  Then, the display control circuit 210 supplies the image data stored in the frame buffer to the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 50 at a predetermined timing, whereby an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50. That is, the display control circuit 210 performs control to display an image related to the game on the liquid crystal display device 50.

  The audio control circuit 220 includes a sound source IC that performs control related to audio, an audio data ROM that stores various audio data, an amplifier (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying an audio signal, and the like.

  The sound source IC controls sound generated from the speaker 14. The sound source IC selects one sound data from a plurality of sound data stored in the sound data ROM in accordance with the sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 201. The sound source IC reads the selected sound data from the sound data ROM, converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal, and supplies the sound signal to the AMP. The AMP amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speaker 14.

  The lamp control circuit 230 includes a drive circuit for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM that stores a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns, and the like.

  The operation means control circuit 240 transmits the operation signal received from the effect button 16 to the sub CPU 201. The sub CPU 201 supplies data for performing an effect corresponding to the operation signal to the display control circuit 210 and the like.

  The accessory control circuit 250 rotates the first motor 442, the second motor 446, and the third motor 450 of the accessory unit 44 by a predetermined number of steps in accordance with data supplied from the sub CPU 201.

  Next, processing executed by the main control circuit 100 and the sub control circuit 200 of this embodiment will be described. First, processing executed by the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 will be described. When the power is turned on, the main CPU 101 reads a program from the main ROM 102 and executes main control main processing. Further, the main CPU 101 may interrupt the main control main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main control main process is being executed. The main CPU 101 generates a clock pulse every predetermined cycle (for example, 2 milliseconds), and executes a system timer interrupt process accordingly.

[System timer interrupt processing]
The system timer interrupt process of the main CPU 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 8, in step S10, processing for saving each register is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process for saving a register. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S11.

  In step S11, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of updating the random number. For example, the main CPU 101 updates random numbers such as a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol random number counter, a normal symbol determination random number counter, and an effect condition determination random number counter. Note that the jackpot determination random number counter and the jackpot symbol random number counter are not fair if the update timing of the counter value is indefinite. Therefore, it is updated at a fixed timing every 2 msec to ensure this. Like to do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S12.

  In step S12, switch input detection processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process for determining whether or not there is an input to the switch. For example, the main CPU 101 may include a first grand prize detection sensor 113a or a second grand prize detection sensor 113b (see FIG. 7) provided in the first grand prize winning port 418a and the second grand prize winning port 418b (see FIG. 4), A general winning ball sensor 114 (see FIG. 7) provided in the general winning ports 419a, 419b, 419c, 419d (see FIG. 4) and a ball passing detection sensor 115 provided in the ball passing detector 416 (see FIG. 4). (See FIG. 7), and from the first start port winning ball sensor 116a and the second start port winning ball sensor 116b (see FIG. 7) provided at the first start port 414a and the second start port 414b (see FIG. 4). By receiving this detection signal, it is determined whether each switch has detected a game ball. If the main CPU 101 determines that it has been detected, the main CPU 101 updates the big prize opening prize ball counter, the general winning opening prize ball counter, the start opening prize ball counter, and the like according to the detection. Details of the switch input processing will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S13.

  In step S13, timer update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 waits for synchronization between the main control circuit 100 and the sub-control circuit 200, a first big prize opening 418a and a second big prize opening 418b (open when a big hit occurs. A process of updating various timers such as a big prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time of FIG. 4) is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S14.

  In step S14, command output processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. These various commands include, for example, a demonstration display command derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50, a later-described derived symbol designation command, a later-described variation effect pattern designation command, a later-described jackpot type command, a later-described jackpot start command, A small hit start command described later, a start opening prize command described later, and the like are included. In this process, the main CPU 101, in addition to various commands, in a big hit gaming state, a first big winning detection signal indicating that a first big winning detection sensor 113a (to be described later) has detected a game ball, a first to be described later. Supplied to the sub-control circuit 200 is a second grand prize detection signal indicating that the second grand prize detection sensor 113b has detected a game ball, and a ball passage detection signal indicating that a ball passage detection sensor 115 described later has detected a game ball. To do. Further, the main CPU 101 drives a first big prize opening solenoid 112a (see FIG. 7) that drives the shutter 417a of the first big prize opening 418a, and a second big prize opening solenoid 112b that drives the shutter 417b of the second big prize opening 418b. (Refer to FIG. 7), a solenoid power source for driving the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 111 (see FIG. 7) for opening and closing the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 415 is supplied. In addition, in the starting opening winning detection process (see FIG. 10), which will be described later, a variation effect pattern of the effect identification symbol (derived symbol) displayed in the display area 51 (see FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal display device 50 is determined. In the case where it is determined, the main CPU 101 generates a variation effect pattern designation command indicating the determination result and supplies it to the sub control circuit 200. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S15.

  In step S15, game information output processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sends game information, which is information related to the game, processed by the main control circuit 100, the sub control circuit 200, the payout / launch control circuit 300, etc., to the sub control circuit 200, the payout / fire control circuit. 300, output to an external device (for example, hall computer or calling device). When this process ends, the process moves to a step S16.

  In step S16, processing for restoring each register is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 101 performs processing for restoring each register to the address before the interrupt processing. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Switch input detection processing]
The subroutine (switch input detection process) executed in step S12 in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S20, a start opening winning detection process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 includes a first start port winning ball sensor 116a and a second start port winning ball sensor 116b (see FIG. 7) provided at the first start port 414a and the second start port 414b (see FIG. 4). If the detection signal is received, the jackpot determination random number value and the symbol random number value are acquired, the maximum number of four is retained, the number of reserved symbols relating to the special symbol is added, and the payout information is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103 To do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S21.

  In step S21, a general winning opening passing detection process is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 101 receives a detection signal from the general winning ball sensor 114 provided in the general winning ports 419a, 419b, 419c, 419d (see FIG. 4), the general winning ports 419a, 419b, The payout information corresponding to the winnings of 419c and 419d is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S22.

  In step S22, a special winning opening passing detection process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 receives detection signals from the first big prize detection sensor 113a or the second big prize detection sensor 113b provided at the first big prize port 418a and the second big prize port 418b (see FIG. 4). If it has been received, the payout information corresponding to the winning of the first big winning opening 418 a and the second big winning opening 418 b is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. In this process, when the main CPU 101 has received a detection signal from the first big prize detection sensor 113a or the second big prize detection sensor 113b, the main CPU 101 gives the first big prize detection signal or the second big prize detection signal. Set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S23.

  In step S23, a ball passage detector passage detection process is performed. In this process, if the main CPU 101 has received a detection signal from the ball passage detection sensor 115 (see FIG. 7) provided in the ball passage detector 416 (see FIG. 4), the lottery result (randomness) related to the normal symbol is received. (Numerical value) is obtained, and the upper limit is four, and “1” is added to the normal symbol reserved memory number counter (held number) stored in the main RAM 103. In this process, when the main CPU 101 has received a detection signal from the ball passage detection sensor 115, the main CPU 101 sets the ball passage detection signal in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Start-up winning detection processing]
A subroutine (start opening prize detection process) executed in step S20 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S30, a process is performed to determine whether or not the first start opening winning ball sensor has detected. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal has been received from the first start opening winning ball sensor 116a. If a detection signal has been received from the first start opening winning ball sensor 116a, the process proceeds to step S31. If a detection signal has not been received from the first starting opening winning ball sensor 116a, the process proceeds to step S39. Move processing.

  In step S31, a payout information set process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets payout information corresponding to the winning of the first start port 414a (see FIG. 4) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S32.

  In step S32, a process is performed to determine whether or not the number of first start opening prizes held is smaller than "4". In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the reserved number based on the winning of the first start port 414a (see FIG. 4) is smaller than “4”. The process moves to S33, and if the number of holds is “4” or more, the process moves to step S39.

  In step S33, a process of adding “1” to the reserved number of first start opening winnings is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of adding “1” to the value of the reserved number based on the winning of the first starting port 414a (see FIG. 4) stored in the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S34.

  In step S34, random number acquisition / storage processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 extracts the jackpot determination random number value of the special symbol game from the jackpot determination random number counter (so-called special symbol lottery), and further extracts the symbol random number value from the jackpot symbol random number counter. Then, the main CPU 101 stores the extracted jackpot determination random number value and symbol random number value in the first special symbol start storage area in the main RAM 103 for storing random numbers based on winnings in the first start port 414a (see FIG. 4). The process to memorize is performed. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol start storage area is from the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4), and the first special symbol start storage area (0). The determination result based on the random number for hit determination stored in is derived and displayed by a special symbol, and various random values acquired by winning the first starting port 414a (see FIG. 4) during the variation of the special symbol are: The first special symbol start storage area (1) to the first special symbol start storage area (4) are sequentially stored. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S35.

  In step S35, special symbol determination processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 refers to the special jackpot random number determination table (see FIG. 21) and the symbol determination table (see FIG. 22) based on the jackpot determination random number value and the symbol random number value extracted in step S34. A special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display device 421 (see FIG. 4) is determined, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. In the present embodiment, the special symbol includes a big hit symbol indicating that the jackpot is won, a small hit symbol indicating that the jackpot is won, and a miss indicating that neither the big hit or the small hit is won. And a design.

[Big hit random number judgment table]
Here, the jackpot random number determination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the big hit random number determination table (the first big hit random number determination table (first number) is referred to when a random value based on the winning of the first start port 414a (see FIG. 4) is extracted, as shown in FIG. 1 start port), and a jackpot random number determination table (second start port) to be referred to when a random value based on the winning of the second start port 414b (see FIG. 4) shown in FIG. 21B is extracted. Are stored in the main ROM 102. In the jackpot random number determination table, determination value data is associated with a jackpot determination random value for which a predetermined width is set for each probability variation flag indicating whether the gaming state is a probability variation state or a non-probability variation state. Here, the random number for determining the big hit is 65536 (0 to 65535), and the randomness for determining whether or not the big win is the result of the lottery triggered by winning the first starting port 414a or the second starting port 414b. A numerical value, specifically, a random value indicating a lottery result of a special symbol. The probability variation flag is a flag that is stored in the main RAM 103 and indicates whether or not the probability variation state is selected as the gaming state after the big hit gaming state. When the value is “0”, the probability variation state is not established. (Non-probable change state), and a value of “1” indicates that the state is probabilistic change state. As described above, whether or not the state is the probability variation state is flag-managed by the main control circuit 100, and the jackpot probability varies depending on whether or not the state is the probability variation state. Further, the selection rate shown in FIG. 21 represents the probability that the corresponding determination value data is selected.

  Specifically, the jackpot random number determination table (first start port) shown in FIG. 21A is a jackpot determination random number value “777-943” (width 167) when the probability variation flag is “0” (non-probability variation state). ) Is associated with the big hit determination value data, the big hit determination random number value “1-300” (width 300) is associated with the small hit determination value data, and the random number value other than these is associated with the loss determination value data. ing. In the jackpot random number determination table (first start port), when the probability variation flag is “1” (probability variation state), the jackpot determination value data is associated with the random number value for the jackpot determination “777-1277” (width 500), The big hit determination random number value “1-300” (width 300) is associated with the small hit determination value data, and other random number values are associated with the loss determination value data. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first starting port 414a is won in the non-probability variation state, the probability of winning a big hit (hereinafter also referred to as a big hit probability) is 1/392, and the probability of being a big hit (hereinafter referred to as a big hit probability) , Also called a small hit probability) is 1/218. On the other hand, when winning in the first start port 414a in the probability variation state, the big hit probability is 1/131 and the small hit probability is 1/218.

  In addition, the big hit random number determination table (second start port) shown in FIG. 21B is a big hit for the big hit determination random number value “777-943” (width 167) when the probability variation flag is “0” (non-probability variation state). The determination value data is associated, and the loss determination value data is associated with other random number values. In the jackpot random number determination table (second starting port), when the probability variation flag is “1” (probability variation state), the jackpot determination random number value “777-1277” (width 500) is associated with the jackpot determination value data. Loss determination value data is associated with random numbers other than this. Thus, in this embodiment, when winning in the second start port 414b in a non-probable change state, the probability of winning a big hit (hereinafter also referred to as a big hit probability) is 1/392, and winning a small hit is Absent. On the other hand, when winning in the first start port 414a in the probability variation state, the big hit probability is 1/131, and the small win is not won.

[Design determination table]
Next, the symbol determination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the symbol determination table is a symbol determination table (first start) that is referred to when a random number value is extracted based on the winning of the first start port 414a (see FIG. 4) shown in FIG. ) And a symbol determination table (second start port) referred to when a random value based on the winning of the second start port 414b (see FIG. 4) shown in FIG. 22B is extracted. Stored in the ROM 102. In the symbol determination table, a symbol random number value, a jackpot selection symbol command, and a symbol designation command set with a predetermined width are associated with the criterion value data. Here, the symbol random number value represents a random number value that determines the stop symbol of the special symbol. Also, the jackpot selection symbol command represents a command for designating a jackpot symbol determined according to the jackpot type at the time of winning the jackpot. The symbol designation command represents a command for designating a special symbol displayed when the variation of the special symbol is stopped.

  Specifically, in the symbol determination table (first start port) shown in FIG. 22 (a), the big hit determination symbol command “z0” is associated with the symbol random number values “0 to 19” with respect to the big hit determination value data. The symbol random number value “20 to 39” is associated with the big hit selection symbol command “z1”, the symbol random number value “40 to 59” is associated with the symbol jack selection symbol command “z2”, and the symbol random value “ 60 to 79 ”is associated with the big hit selection symbol command“ z3 ”, the symbol random number value“ 80 to 99 ”is associated with the big hit selection symbol command“ z4 ”, and the symbol designation command is assigned to all of these symbol random values. “ZA1” is associated. As described above, in the present embodiment, when winning at the first start opening 414a and winning a big hit, the big hit selection symbol commands “z0” to “z4” are equally selected with a probability of 20/100. In the symbol determination table (first start port), the symbol designation command “zA2” is associated with the symbol random number value “0 to 99” with respect to the small hit determination value data. In the symbol determination table (first start port), the symbol designation command “zA3” is associated with the symbol random number value “0 to 99” with respect to the loss determination value data.

  Also, in the symbol determination table (second start port) shown in FIG. 22B, the big hit determination symbol command “z0” is associated with the symbol random number value “0-19” with respect to the big hit determination value data. The jackpot selection symbol command “z4” is associated with the random value “20 to 99”, and the symbol designation command “zA1” is associated with all of these symbol random values. In the symbol determination table (second start port), the symbol designation command “zA3” is associated with the symbol random value “0 to 99” with respect to the loss determination value data. Thus, in this embodiment, when winning the second start port 414b and winning a big hit, the big hit selection symbol command “z0” is selected at 20/100, and the big hit selection symbol command “z4” is 80. / 100 is selected. That is, when winning the big hit after winning the second starting port 414b, the probability that the winning symbol selection symbol command “z4” is selected is higher than when winning the big hit after winning the first starting port 414a.

  Returning to FIG. 10, in step S35, in detail, the main CPU 101 determines the jackpot random number determination table (first start port) shown in FIG. 21 (a) and the symbol determination table (first start) shown in FIG. 22 (a). ), Based on the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S34, the jackpot selection symbol command and symbol designation command associated with the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 421 are determined. Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines that the extracted jackpot determination random number value is associated with the jackpot determination value data in the jackpot random number determination table (first start port) and is extracted in step S34. Based on the random number value, the symbol determination table (first start port) is referred to and one of the big hit selection symbol commands “z0” to “z4” is selected. Further, the main CPU 101 selects the symbol designation command “zA2” when the extracted big hit determination random number value is associated with the small hit determination value data in the big hit random number determination table (first start port). To do. The main CPU 101 selects the symbol designation command “zA3” when the extracted jackpot determination random number value is associated with the loss determination value data in the jackpot random number determination table (first start port). . If this process ends, the process moves to a step S36.

  In step S36, jackpot determination processing is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 101 refers to the jackpot random number determination table (first start port) shown in FIG. 21A, and the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S34 is associated with the jackpot determination value data. Judgment is made. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S37. The main CPU 101 has a plurality of types of game states that are advantageous to the player based on the detection of the passing of the game ball by any one of the plurality of passing areas (a big hit selection symbol command “z0” to It functions as a lottery means for performing a lottery of whether or not to shift to any one of the special game states of the jackpot type at the time of the jackpot winning corresponding to “z4”.

  In step S37, a winning effect / variation effect pattern determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 refers to the winning effect information determination table (see FIG. 23) for determining the major content of the effects based on the jackpot selection symbol command and the symbol designation command determined in step S35. The winning effect information is determined and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. Further, the main CPU 101 extracts the random effect pattern random number value, and determines the special effect variable effect pattern based on the variable effect pattern random value and the jackpot selection symbol command and symbol designation command determined in step S35. For this purpose, a variation effect pattern is determined with reference to a variation effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 24) and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 determines the variation display mode of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 421 based on such data indicating the variation effect pattern.

[Winning effect information determination table]
The winning effect information determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The winning effect information determination table is stored in the main ROM 102, and the determination value data ("losing determination value data") for each starting port (first starting port 414a, second starting port 414b shown in FIG. 4) in which the winning is detected. , “Small hit judgment value data”, “big hit judgment value data”), big hit selection symbol command (“z0”, “z1”, “z2”, “z3”, “z4”) and symbol designation command (“zA1”) ”,“ ZA2 ”,“ zA3 ”), winning presentation information 1 (“ 1A ”,“ 1B ”,“ 1C ”,“ 1D ”) and winning presentation information 2 (“ 2A ”,“ 2B ”,“ 2C "," 2D "). Here, the determination value data corresponds to the determination value data of the big hit random number determination table (see FIG. 21). The big hit selection symbol command corresponds to the big hit selection symbol command in the symbol determination table (see FIG. 22). The symbol designation command corresponds to the symbol designation command in the symbol determination table (see FIG. 22). The winning effect information 1 is mainly used when the sub-control circuit 200 determines an effect related to the reserved ball. The winning effect information 2 is mainly used when the sub-control circuit 200 determines an effect related to the pre-reading effect (pre-reading continuous effect) of the reserved ball.

[Variation production pattern determination table]
Next, the variation effect pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The variation effect pattern determination table is stored in the main ROM 102, and the symbol designation command (“zA1”, “zA2”, “zA3”) and the big hit selection symbol command (“z0”, “z1”, “z2”, “z3”). ”,“ Z4 ”) and the data indicating the variation time of the special symbol and the variation effect pattern (data represented by a combination of upper“ A ”to“ C ”and lower“ 0 ”to“ F ”) It has been. Here, the symbol designation command corresponds to the symbol designation command in the symbol determination table (see FIG. 22). The big hit selection symbol command corresponds to the big hit selection symbol command in the symbol determination table (see FIG. 22). The variation effect pattern is used when the sub control circuit 200 determines an effect to be executed during the variation of the special symbol.

  Returning to FIG. 10, in step S <b> 37, the main CPU 101 supplies data indicating the determined variation effect pattern to the special symbol display device 421. The special symbol display device 421 variably displays the special symbol for the variation time defined in the variation effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 24) based on the data indicating the variation effect pattern, and is associated with the symbol designation command. Stop display in the mode. Further, data indicating the winning effect information 1, the winning effect information 2, and the variation effect pattern is supplied from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200. When the sub-control circuit 200 receives the winning effect information 1, the winning effect information 2 and the variation effect pattern, the sub-control circuit 200 receives one of the effects included in the winning effect information 1, the winning effect information 2 and the effects included in the variation effect pattern classification. Select and execute the production pattern. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S38.

  In step S38, a command set process for increasing the number of reserves for the first start opening prize is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets a reserved number increase command for driving the first special symbol hold display device 423a (see FIG. 4) in accordance with the process of adding “1” to the hold number value in step S33. Processing to be stored in the RAM 103 is performed. The main CPU 101 supplies this reserved number increase command to the first special symbol hold display device 423a. The first special symbol hold display device 423a turns on the display lamp based on the supplied hold number increase command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S39.

  In step S39, a process is performed to determine whether or not the second start opening winning ball sensor has detected. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal has been received from the second start opening winning ball sensor 116b. If a detection signal has been received from the second start-port winning ball sensor 116b, the process proceeds to step S40. If a detection signal has not been received from the second start-port winning ball sensor 116b, this subroutine is executed. finish.

  In step S40, a payout information set process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets payout information corresponding to the winning of the second start port 414b (see FIG. 4) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S41.

  In step S41, a process is performed to determine whether or not the number of second start opening prizes held is smaller than “4”. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the reserved number based on the winning of the second start port 414b (see FIG. 4) is smaller than “4”. The processing moves to S42, and when the number of reservations is “4” or more, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S42, a process of adding “1” to the number of reserved second start opening winnings is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of adding “1” to the value of the reserved number based on the winning of the second starting port 414b (see FIG. 4) stored in the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S43.

  In step S43, random number acquisition / storage processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 extracts the jackpot determination random number value of the special symbol game from the jackpot determination random number counter (so-called special symbol lottery), and further extracts the symbol random number value from the jackpot symbol random number counter. Then, the main CPU 101 stores the extracted jackpot determination random number value and symbol random number value in the second special symbol start storage area for storing the random number value based on the winning of the second start port 414b (see FIG. 4) in the main RAM 103. The process to memorize is performed. In the present embodiment, the second special symbol start storage area is from the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), and the second special symbol start storage area (0). The result of the determination based on the random number for determining the hit stored in is displayed with a special symbol, and various random values acquired by winning the second starting port 414b (see FIG. 4) during the variation of the special symbol are: The second special symbol start storage area (1) to the second special symbol start storage area (4) are sequentially stored. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S44.

  In step S44, a special symbol determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 refers to the jackpot random number determination table (see FIG. 21) and the symbol determination table (see FIG. 22) on the basis of the jackpot determination random number value and the symbol random number value extracted in step S43. A special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display device 421 (see FIG. 4) is determined, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103.

  Specifically, the main CPU 101 refers to the big hit random number determination table (second start port) shown in FIG. 21B and the symbol determination table (second start port) shown in FIG. Based on the jackpot determination random number value determined, the jackpot selection symbol command and symbol designation command associated with the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 421 are determined. Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines the symbol extracted in step S43 when the extracted jackpot determination random number value is associated with the jackpot determination value data in the jackpot random number determination table (second start port). Based on the random number value, the symbol determination table (second start port) is referred to, and either the big hit selection symbol command “z0” or “z4” is selected. Further, the main CPU 101 selects the symbol designation command “zA3” when the extracted jackpot determination random number value is associated with the loss determination value data in the jackpot random number determination table (second start port). . If this process ends, the process moves to a step S45.

  In step S45, jackpot determination processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 refers to the jackpot random number determination table (second start port) shown in FIG. 21B, and the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S43 is associated with the jackpot determination value data. Judgment is made. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S46.

  In step S46, a winning effect / variation effect pattern determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 refers to the winning effect information determination table (see FIG. 23) for determining the effect content according to the jackpot selection symbol command and symbol designation command determined in step S44. The winning effect information is determined and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. Further, the main CPU 101 extracts the random effect pattern random number value, and determines the special effect variable effect pattern based on the variable effect pattern random value and the jackpot selection symbol command and symbol designation command determined in step S44. For this purpose, a variation effect pattern is determined with reference to a variation effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 24) and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 determines the variation display mode of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 421 based on such data indicating the variation effect pattern.

  Further, the main CPU 101 supplies data indicating the determined variation effect pattern to the special symbol display device 421. The special symbol display device 421 variably displays the special symbol for the variation time defined in the variation effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 24) based on the data indicating the variation effect pattern, and is associated with the symbol designation command. Stop display in the mode. Further, data indicating the winning effect information 1, the winning effect information 2, and the variation effect pattern is supplied from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200. When the sub-control circuit 200 receives the winning effect information 1, the winning effect information 2 and the variation effect pattern, the sub-control circuit 200 receives one of the effects included in the winning effect information 1, the winning effect information 2 and the effects included in the variation effect pattern classification. Select and execute the production pattern. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, a second start opening winning hold number increase command set process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets a reserved number increase command for driving the second special symbol hold display device 423b (see FIG. 4) in accordance with the process of adding “1” to the hold number value in step S42. Processing to be stored in the RAM 103 is performed. The main CPU 101 supplies this reserved number increase command to the second special symbol hold display device 423b. The second special symbol hold display device 423b turns on the display lamp based on the supplied hold number increase command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, the main CPU 101 determines a special symbol and a variable effect pattern for each winning prize at the first start port 414a or the second start port 414b (see FIG. 4). Further, the main CPU 101 once displays the first special symbol hold as a hold even if the number of holds is “0” and the special symbol is not variably displayed, even if the first start port 414a or the second start port 414b is won. The device 423a or the second special symbol hold display device 423b is turned on and then immediately turned off, and the special symbol variation display is started. Note that the main CPU 101 does not turn on the first special symbol hold display device 423a or the second special symbol hold display device 423b as a hold once and determines that the hold number is not “0” as an internal process. The symbols may be displayed in a variable manner.

[Main control main processing]
Next, main control main processing executed by the main CPU 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17. As shown in FIG. 11, initial setting is performed in step S50. In this process, the main CPU 101 reads a startup program from the main ROM 102 in response to power-on, initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 103, or returns to a state before power-off. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S51.

  In step S51, initial value random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of updating the initial value random number counter. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S52.

  In step S52, a special symbol control process is performed. As will be described in detail later, in this process, the main CPU 101 determines the jackpot random number determination table (first start port) shown in FIG. 21A based on the jackpot determination random number value extracted in step S34 or step S43 or FIG. With reference to the big hit random number determination table (second start port) shown in (b), it is determined whether or not a special symbol lottery (big hit or small win) has been won, and the result of determination is stored in the main RAM 103. . When this process ends, the process moves to a step S53.

  In step S53, normal symbol control processing is performed. As will be described in detail later, in this process, the main CPU 101 extracts a random number value in accordance with a detection signal from the ball passage detection sensor 115 (see FIG. 7), and refers to the normal symbol winning table stored in the main ROM 102. Then, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol lottery has been won, and the determination result is stored in the main RAM 103. When the normal symbol lottery is won, the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 415 (see FIG. 4) is in an open state, and the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 414b (see FIG. 4). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S54.

  In step S54, a symbol display device control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines the special symbol display device 421 and the normal symbol display device 424 according to the result of the special symbol control process stored in the main RAM 103 in step S52 and step S53 and the result of the normal symbol control process. The control signal for driving is stored in the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 transmits this control signal to the special symbol display device 421 or the normal symbol display device 424. The special symbol display device 421 displays the special symbol in a variable manner and a stop manner based on the received control signal. The normal symbol display device 424 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner and stops based on the received control signal. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S55.

  In step S55, game information data generation processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 generates game information data to be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200, the payout / launch control circuit 300, the hall computer, etc., and stores it in the main RAM 103. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S56.

  In step S56, storage / game state data generation processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 generates storage / game state data to be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 according to the probability change flag and the time reduction flag, and stores it in the main RAM 103. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S51.

[Special symbol control processing]
A subroutine (special symbol control process) executed in step S52 of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 12, the numerical values drawn from step S <b> 61 to step S <b> 69 indicate control state flags corresponding to those steps, and are stored in a storage area that functions as a control state flag in the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 executes one step corresponding to the numerical value of the control state flag stored in the main RAM 103, and advances the special symbol game.

  In step S60, a process for loading a control state flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 reads a control state flag stored in the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S61.

  In step S61 to step S69 described later, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S61 to step S69. In addition, the main CPU 101 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed.

  In step S61, a special symbol memory check process is performed. Although details of this process will be described later, in this process, when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, the main CPU 101 checks the number of reserved special symbols. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S62.

  In step S62, a special symbol variation time management process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the control state flag to a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management, and when the variation time has elapsed, sets the value (02) indicating special symbol display time management to the control state flag. Set the waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S63 after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S63.

  In step S63, a special symbol display time management process is performed. Although details of this process will be described later, in this process, the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management, and if the waiting time after determination has passed, Judgment whether or not. In the case of winning, the main CPU 101 sets the value (03) indicating the big hit / small hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets the time corresponding to the big hit / small hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit / small hit start interval elapses, the process of step S64 is set to be executed. On the other hand, the main CPU 101 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a win. That is, it sets so that the process of step S69 may be performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S64 or a step S69.

  In step S64, a big hit / small hit start interval management process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 is in a state where the big winning opening is opened when the control status flag is a value (03) indicating the big hit / small hit start interval management and the time corresponding to the big hit / small hit start interval has elapsed. Is set in the control state flag. That is, it sets so that the process of step S65 may be performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S65.

  In step S65, a special winning opening opening process is performed. Although details of this process will be described later, in this process, the main CPU 101 determines the upper limit opening time (for example, about 30) of the first big prize opening 418a (see FIG. 4) or the second big prize opening 418b (see FIG. 4). Second) is set in the big prize opening time timer, and data for opening the first big prize opening 418 a or the second big prize opening 418 b read from the main ROM 102 is stored in the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 then opens the first big prize opening 418a (see FIG. 4) or the second big prize opening 418b (see FIG. 4) stored in the main RAM 103 in the process of step S14 in FIG. And a solenoid power source for opening the first grand prize opening 418a or the second big prize opening 418b, the first big prize opening solenoid 112a or the second big prize opening that drives the shutter 417a of the first big prize opening 418a. Supplied to the second big prize opening solenoid 112b that drives the shutter 417b of 418b. Then, the main CPU 101 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the control state flag after the upper open limit time has elapsed. That is, it sets so that the process of step S66 may be performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S66.

  In step S66, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 indicates that the control status flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the winning game mouth, and the winning game mouth winning counter is “7” or more when the winning ball remaining ball monitoring time has elapsed. It is determined whether or not the condition that the special winning opening opening number counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (the final round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 101 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot game end interval in the control state flag. On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 101 sets a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before reopening the big winning opening to the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S67 or a step S68.

  In step S67, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the special prize opening number counter when the control status flag is a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before the big prize opening reopening and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The memory is updated so that “1” is increased. The main CPU 101 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. That is, it sets so that the process of step S65 may be performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S65.

  In step S68, a big hit / small hit end interval process is performed. Although details of this process will be described later, in this process, the main CPU 101 has a value (07) indicating that the control status flag indicates the big hit / small hit end interval, and the time corresponding to the big hit / small hit end interval has elapsed. In this case, a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game is set in the control state flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S69. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S69.

  In step S69, a special symbol game end process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game. That is, it sets so that the process of step S61 may be performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  Thus, the main CPU 101 executes the special symbol game by setting the control state flag. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets the control status flags to (00), (01), (02), and (08) when the hit determination result is lost when the game is not in the big hit or small hit gaming state. By setting in order, the processing of step S61, step S62, step S63, and step S69 shown in FIG. 12 is executed at a predetermined timing. In addition, when the main CPU 101 is not in the big hit or small hit gaming state and the result of the hit determination is a big hit or small hit, the control state flag is set to (00), (01), (02), (03). By setting in order, the processing of step S61, step S62, step S63, and step S64 shown in FIG. 12 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit or small hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when the control to the big hit or the small hit game state is executed, the main CPU 101 sets the control state flags in order of (04), (05), (06), as shown in FIG. The processing of step S65, step S66, and step S67 is executed at a predetermined timing, and a big hit or small hit game is executed. If the big hit or small hit game end condition is satisfied, the processing of steps S68 and S69 shown in FIG. 12 is executed at a predetermined timing by sequentially setting (07) and (08). End the big hit or small hit game.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine (special symbol memory check process) executed in step S61 in FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S70, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. In this process, when the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag is the value (00) indicating the special symbol storage check, the process proceeds to step S71. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag is not the value (00) indicating the special symbol storage check, the main CPU 101 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S71, a process of determining whether or not the number of reserved second start opening winnings is “0” is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines the presence / absence of data in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4) of the main RAM 103. In the main CPU 101, the start memory corresponding to the second special symbol is “0”, that is, no data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4). If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S77. On the other hand, in the main CPU 101, the start memory corresponding to the second special symbol is not “0”, that is, data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4). If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S72.

  In step S72, a process of subtracting “1” from the second starting stored number is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of clearing data in the second special symbol start storage area (0) of the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

  In step S73, a special symbol storage area transfer process based on the second start opening winning is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 uses the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (1) to the second special symbol start storage area (4) of the main RAM 103, respectively. 2. Shift (store) the special symbol start storage area (3). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  In step S74, a process is performed to determine whether or not the number of first start opening prizes held is "0". In this process, the main CPU 101 determines the presence / absence of data in the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4) of the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 determines that the start memory corresponding to the first special symbol is 0, that is, no data is stored in the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4). If so, the process moves to step S80. On the other hand, when the start memory corresponding to the first special symbol is not 0, the main CPU 101 stores data in the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4). If so, the process moves to step S75. On the other hand, in the main CPU 101, the start memory corresponding to the first special symbol is 0, that is, no data is stored in the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4). If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S77. The main CPU 101 performs the process of step S74 after the process of step S71. That is, the main CPU 101 preferentially digests the second start opening prize.

  In step S75, a process of subtracting “1” from the first starting stored number is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of clearing data in the first special symbol start storage area (0) of the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76.

  In step S76, a special symbol storage area transfer process based on the first start opening winning is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 uses the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (1) to the first special symbol start storage area (4) of the main RAM 103, respectively. 1 A special symbol start storage area (3) is shifted (stored). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  In step S77, a demonstration display process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a demonstration display permission value in the main RAM 103. In addition, the main CPU 101 determines that the state in which the special symbol game start memory (the first special symbol start memory area or the second special symbol start memory area in which the random number value for hit determination is stored) is 0 for a predetermined time (for example, , 30 seconds), the value that permits execution of the demo display is set as the demo display permission value. When the demonstration display permission value is a predetermined value, the main CPU 101 sets a demonstration display command and supplies it to the sub control circuit 200. The sub-control circuit 200 performs a demonstration display on the liquid crystal display device 50 based on this demonstration display command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S78, a process is performed to determine whether or not the short-time state variation counter is “0”. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the time state change frequency counter of the main RAM 103 is “0”. If the main CPU 101 determines that the time state change frequency counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S79. On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that the time-varying state variation counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S82.

  In step S79, a process of subtracting “1” from the short-time state fluctuation count counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the short-time state fluctuation frequency counter of the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

  In step S80, it is determined whether or not the short-time state variation number counter is “0”. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the time state change frequency counter of the main RAM 103 is “0”. If the main CPU 101 determines that the time state change frequency counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S82. On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that the time-varying state variation counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S81.

  In step S81, processing for setting “0” (a value indicating non-time saving) to the time reduction flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting “0” in the time reduction flag of the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S82.

  In step S82, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management to the control state flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management to the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S83. Further, the main CPU 101 generates a derived symbol designation command for determining a derived symbol corresponding to the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 421 by the sub CPU 201, which will be described later, and the main RAM 103 Is stored in a predetermined area. The main CPU 101 outputs the derived symbol designation command to the sub control circuit 200 in step S14 shown in FIG. The sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 starts to display the derived symbol variation display based on the received derived symbol designation command.

  In step S83, processing for clearing the storage area used for the previous change is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of clearing the storage area of the main RAM 103 used for the previous variable display. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S84.

  In step S84, a waiting time setting process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the variation effect pattern of the special symbol determined in step S37 or step S46 shown in FIG. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol display time management process]
The subroutine (special symbol display time management process) executed in step S63 in FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, in step S90, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process. If the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process, the main CPU 101 moves the process to step S91, and the control state flag is a value indicating the special symbol display time management process ( If it is not (02), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S91, it is determined whether or not the waiting time is “0”. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the waiting time timer corresponding to the special symbol display management process is “0”. When determining that the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 101 moves the process to step S92, and when determining that the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 101 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S92, processing for determining whether or not the big hit / small hit is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 uses the probability variation flag stored in the main RAM 103 and the big hit random number determination table (first start port) shown in FIG. The big hit determination random number value stored in the first special symbol start storage area (0) or the second special symbol start storage area (0) of the main RAM 103 is associated with the big hit determination value data. It is determined whether or not it is a value obtained (whether it is a big hit). If the main CPU 101 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S94, and if it determines that it is not a big hit, it moves the process to step S93. In this process, the main CPU 101 also performs a process of determining whether or not the game is a small hit. Specifically, the main CPU 101 refers to the probability variation flag stored in the main RAM 103 and the big hit random number determination table (first start port) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the big hit determination random number stored in (0) is a value associated with the small hit determination value data (small hit). If the main CPU 101 determines that it is a small hit, it moves the process to step S94, and if it determines that it is not a small hit, it moves the process to step S93. The main CPU 101 determines that it is a small hit, and when the first big prize opening 418a and the second big prize opening 418b are opened for a certain period and then closed (when the big prize opening time as a small hit has elapsed). Is controlled so that the gaming state after the end of the small hit gaming state does not become a more advantageous gaming state than the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit. It should be noted that the big winning opening opening time as a small hit is the total opening time that is the total of the opening times when the first big winning opening 418a and the second big winning opening 418b are repeatedly opened and closed.

  In step S93, a process of setting a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game in the control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S94, a big hit / small hit flag set process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets a big hit flag or a small hit flag in the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S95.

  In step S95, a time-short state change frequency counter clear process, a time-short flag clear process, and a probability change flag clear process are performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 clears the short-time state fluctuation count counter stored in the main RAM 103. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the value of the time reduction flag in the main RAM 103 as the winning time reduction flag, and then performs a process of setting “0” to the time reduction flag. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the value of the probability variation flag in the main RAM 103 as the winning probability variation flag, and then performs a process of setting “0” to the probability variation flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S96.

  In step S96, a process of setting a value (03) indicating big hit / small hit start interval management to the control state flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value (03) indicating the big hit / small hit start interval management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S97.

  In step S97, a process of setting a waiting time (5000 ms) as the big hit / small hit start interval time is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 101 determines that the big hit or the small hit is made in the process of step S92 shown in FIG. 14, the main RAM 103 sets the value of the waiting time timer (5000 ms) as the big hit / small hit start interval time. Perform processing to set to. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S98.

  In step S98, big hit / small hit start command set processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a big hit / small hit start command in the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S99. Here, the big hit / small hit start command set in the processing of this step is supplied from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200, so that the sub control circuit 200 hits the big hit or the small hit. Recognize the start.

  In step S99, a round number display LED pattern flag setting process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 101 sets a round number display LED pattern flag for performing display control of the round number display device 422 in the main RAM 103. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Processing during the grand prize opening]
The subroutine executed in step S65 in FIG. 12 (processing for opening a special winning opening) will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 15, in step S <b> 100, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (04) indicating a process for opening a special winning opening. In this process, if the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag is a value (04) indicating the process for opening the big prize opening, the process moves to step S101, where the control state flag is the process for opening the big prize opening. If it is not determined that the value is not (04), the subroutine is terminated.

  In step S101, it is determined whether or not the grand prize winning prize counter has reached the upper limit (for example, “9” or more). In this process, when the main CPU 101 determines that the big prize winning prize counter is “9” or more, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S103, and determines that the big winning prize winning counter is not “9” or more. Moves the process to step S102.

  In step S102, it is determined whether or not the waiting time timer as the big prize opening time timer is “0”. If the main CPU 101 determines that the waiting time timer for the predetermined area functioning as the big winning opening opening time timer in the main RAM 103 is “0”, the process moves to step S103, and the waiting time timer is not “0”. If it is determined, the subroutine is terminated.

  In step S103, processing for setting the big prize closing data is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 updates the variables stored in the main RAM 103 based on the data read from the main ROM 102 in order to close the special winning opening. Based on the variables thus stored, the first grand prize winning solenoid 112a and the second big prize winning solenoid 112b are closed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S104.

  In step S104, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening opening count counter value is greater than or equal to the large winning opening open count upper limit. In this process, the main CPU 101 compares the large winning opening opening count counter value stored in the main RAM 103 with the large winning opening opening count upper limit value, and the large winning opening opening count counter value is determined as the large winning opening opening count upper limit. It is determined whether or not the value is greater than or equal to. If the main CPU 101 determines that the value is greater than or equal to the upper limit value of the number of times of winning the winning a prize opening, the process proceeds to step S107. .

  In step S <b> 105, the main CPU 101 performs processing for setting the value of the waiting time timer as the interval display time between releases in the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106.

  In step S106, a process of setting a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball residual ball in the control state flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S <b> 107, the main CPU 101 performs processing for setting the value of the waiting time timer as the big hit / small hit end interval display time in the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S108.

  In step S108, processing for setting a value (06) indicating waiting time management before reopening of the big winning opening is performed in the control state flag. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value (06) indicating waiting time management before the big winning opening reopening to the control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Big hit / small hit end interval processing]
The subroutine (big hit / small hit end interval process) executed in step S68 of FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S110, a process for determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (07) indicating a big hit / small hit end interval is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag of the main RAM 103 is a value (07) indicating the big hit / small hit end interval process. When the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the big hit / small hit end interval process, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S111, and the control state flag indicates the big hit / small hit end interval process. If it is determined that the value is not (07), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S111, a process for determining whether or not the waiting time is “0” is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the waiting time timer corresponding to the big hit / small hit end interval process is “0”. When the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 101 proceeds to step S112, and when it determines that the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 101 ends this subroutine. To do.

  In step S112, a special winning opening opening number display LED pattern flag clear process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 101 performs processing for clearing the special winning opening opening number display LED pattern flag stored in the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S113.

  In step S113, a round number distribution flag clear process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of clearing the round number distribution flag stored in the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S114.

  In step S114, a process of setting a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S115.

  In step S115, a big hit flag clear process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 101 performs processing for clearing the jackpot flag stored in the main RAM 103 when the jackpot flag is set in step S99 shown in FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S116.

  In step S116, probability variation flag setting processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101, as shown in FIG. 25, is based on the winning game selection symbol command determined in step S35 or S44 shown in FIG. A process for setting a probability variation flag in the main RAM 103 is performed with reference to the big hit type determination table. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S117.

[Big hit type determination table]
Here, the jackpot type determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The jackpot type determination table is a table for determining the jackpot type according to the jackpot selection symbol command determined by the symbol determination table (see FIG. 22), and is stored in the main ROM 102 and is selected by the jackpot selection symbol command. ("Z0", "z1", "z2", "z3", "z4") are associated with a short time flag, a short time number, a probability variation flag, a probability variation number, and a round number.

The jackpot selection symbol command in the jackpot type determination table is a value corresponding to the jackpot selection symbol command in the symbol determination table (see FIG. 22). Further, the number of time reductions in the jackpot type determination table indicates an upper limit value of the number of times the special symbol fluctuates in the time reduction state started after the end of the jackpot gaming state. In the present embodiment, the time saving state is ended when a big win is won or when there is a change in the special symbol for the number of time reductions shown in the big hit type determination table. That is, the state shifts from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state. In addition, the number of probability changes in the jackpot type determination table indicates the upper limit value of the number of times the special symbol fluctuates in the probability variation state started after the end of the jackpot gaming state. In the present embodiment, the probability variation state ends when a big win is won or when there is a change in the special symbol for the number of probability variations shown in the big hit type determination table. That is, the state changes from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state. The number of rounds in the jackpot type determination table indicates the number of round games controlled by the main CPU 101 in the jackpot game state, and each of the jackpot selection symbol commands “z0” to “z4” indicating the jackpot type at the time of winning the jackpot A predetermined value is associated. That is, a plurality of types of special game state, the period of special game state is controlled is defined respectively by the player state control means.

  The big hit type determination table stores four tables in the main ROM 102 according to the values of the winning time short flag and the winning time probability variable flag. Specifically, in the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 25A, the value of the winning time shortening flag is “0” and the winning time variation flag value is “0”; When the big hit is made in the state and the uncertain change state, it is referred to by the main CPU 101. The big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 25 (b) shows that when the value of the winning time short flag is “1” and the value of the winning time variation flag is “0”, that is, the short time state and non-probable variation. When it is a big hit in the state, it is referred to by the main CPU 101. In addition, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 25 (c) shows that the value of the winning short time flag is “0” and the winning certainty change flag value is “1”, that is, the non-short time state and the probable change. When it is a big hit in the state, it is referred to by the main CPU 101. In addition, in the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 25 (d), when the value of the winning time short flag is “1” and the winning time probability changing flag is “1”, that is, in the time shortening state and the probability changing state. When it is a big hit, it is referred to by the main CPU 101.

  Returning to FIG. 16, specifically, in step S116, the main CPU 101 determines that the big hit corresponding to the winning time short flag and the winning time certain change flag in the big hit type determination table shown in FIGS. With reference to the type determination table, the value of the probability variation flag associated with the big hit selection symbol command is read and stored in the main RAM 103.

  In step S117, a time reduction flag set process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101, as shown in FIG. 25, is based on the big hit time selection symbol command determined in step S35 or S44 shown in FIG. 10 and the winning time short flag and the winning time certain change flag stored in the main RAM 103. With reference to the big hit type determination table, processing for setting a time reduction flag in the main RAM 103 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S118. Specifically, the main CPU 101 refers to the big hit type determination table corresponding to the winning time short flag and the winning time certain change flag among the big hit type determination tables shown in FIGS. A process of reading the value of the short time flag associated with the symbol command and storing it in the main RAM 103 is performed. The main CPU 101 is in a special gaming state and a gaming state controlled at least after the special gaming state is finished, and the first gaming state or the special gaming state that is more easily shifted to the special gaming state than the first gaming state. It functions as gaming state control means for controlling any gaming state of the second gaming state that is difficult to shift to.

  In step S118, processing for determining whether or not the time reduction flag is “1” is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 101 performs processing for determining whether or not the value of the time reduction flag in the main RAM 103 is “1”. When the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the time reduction flag is “1”, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S119, and when it determines that the value of the time reduction flag is not “1”, the main CPU 101 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S119, processing for setting the number of time reductions in the time reduction state change frequency counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101, as shown in FIG. 25, is based on the big hit time selection symbol command determined in step S35 or S44 shown in FIG. 10 and the winning time short flag and the winning time certain change flag stored in the main RAM 103. With reference to the big hit type determination table, a process of setting the number of time reductions in the time reduction state variation number counter of the main RAM 103 is performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. Specifically, the main CPU 101 refers to the big hit type determination table corresponding to the winning time short flag and the winning time certain change flag among the big hit type determination tables shown in FIGS. A process of reading the value of the short time count associated with the symbol command and storing it in the main RAM 103 is performed.

[Normal symbol control processing]
A subroutine (normal symbol control process) executed in step S53 of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 17, the numerical values drawn from step S131 to step S135 indicate the normal symbol control state flags corresponding to those steps, and are stored in the storage area functioning as the normal symbol control state flag in the main RAM 103. ing. The main CPU 101 executes one step corresponding to the numerical value of the normal symbol control state flag stored in the main RAM 103, and the normal symbol game proceeds.

  In step S130, the normal symbol control state flag is loaded. In this process, the main CPU 101 reads the normal symbol control state flag stored in the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S131.

  In steps S131 to S135, which will be described later, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the normal symbol control state flag, as will be described later. The normal symbol control state flag indicates the game state of the normal symbol game, and allows one of the processes in steps S131 to S135 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 101 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed.

  In step S131, a normal symbol storage check process is performed. In this process, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check, the main CPU 101 sets the value of the normal symbol hold storage number counter (hold number) stored in the main RAM 103 to “ It is determined whether or not it is 0 ". When the value of the normal symbol reserved memory number counter is “0”, the main CPU 101 sets a value (04) indicating the normal symbol game end process in the normal symbol control state flag. On the other hand, when the value of the normal symbol reserved memory number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 101 sets a value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time monitoring process in the normal symbol control state flag, Set the fluctuation time to the waiting time timer. If this process ends, the process moves to step S135 or step S132.

  In step S132, normal symbol variation time monitoring processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the normal symbol control state flag to a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time monitoring, and when the variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 101 sets a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time monitoring to the normal symbol. Set to the control state flag and set the waiting time after confirmation to the waiting time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S133 after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S133.

  In step S133, normal symbol display time monitoring processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 extracts a random number value and stores it in the main ROM 102 when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time monitoring. With reference to the normal symbol winning table, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won. When the normal symbol lottery is won, the main CPU 101 sets a value (03) indicating the release of the normal electric character in the normal symbol control state flag, and when the normal symbol lottery is not won, the normal symbol game end process is performed. Is set to the normal symbol control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S134 or a step S135.

  In step S134, an ordinary electric accessory release process is performed. In this process, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (03) indicating that the normal electric accessory is released, the main CPU 101 sets the normal electric accessory release flag and is the time for opening the blade member. Set the object release time in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the processing of step S135 is executed after the normal bonus release time has elapsed. The main CPU 101, when the normal electric accessory release flag is set, sets the normal electric accessory solenoid 111 (with the blade member of the normal electric accessory 415 (see FIG. 4) in the second start port 414b open. (See FIG. 7) Supply solenoid power. In addition, the main CPU 101 sets the waiting time timer set to “0” when a predetermined number of winnings are made in the second start port 414b or when the normal accessory release time is set in a state where the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 415 is opened. In the case of "", solenoid power is supplied to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 111, and the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 415 is closed.

  In step S135, a normal symbol game end process is performed. In this process, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (04) indicating the normal symbol game end process, the main CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the normal symbol hold storage number counter stored in the main RAM 103, A value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check process is set in the normal symbol control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Sub control circuit main processing]
Next, the sub-control circuit main process executed by the sub-CPU 201 will be described with reference to FIGS. The sub CPU 201 reads a program from the program ROM 202 and executes a sub control circuit main process in response to power-on. Further, the sub CPU 201 may interrupt the sub control circuit main process and execute the sub control circuit interrupt process even when the sub control circuit main process is being executed. The sub CPU 201 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds), and executes a sub control circuit interrupt process in response to this.

  In the sub control circuit interrupt process, the sub CPU 201 is transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200, a random number update process for incrementing the count value of the effect pattern determination counter stored in the work RAM 203 by “1”. Processing for receiving data and storing it in the work RAM 203, processing for updating various timers stored in the work RAM 203, display control circuit 210, voice control circuit 220, lamp control circuit 230, operating means control circuit 240, and accessory control circuit 250 For example, a process for outputting various commands and a process for restoring each register to the address before the interrupt process.

  As shown in FIG. 18, an initialization process is performed in step S220. In this process, the sub CPU 201 reads the activation program from the program ROM 202 and initializes and sets a flag stored in the work RAM 203 in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to step S221.

  In step S221, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of updating the initial value of the random number stored in the work RAM 203. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S222.

  In step S222, command analysis processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 201 performs processing for analyzing commands and data received from the main control circuit 100 and stored in the work RAM 203. Such commands and data include: demo display command, derived symbol designation command, variation presentation pattern data indicated by variation presentation pattern designation command, jackpot type command, data indicating the value of probability variation state variation counter, number of times of short state variation Data indicating counter value, big hit start command, small hit start command, data indicating probability change flag value, data indicating time flag value, start port winning command, first big winning detection signal, second big winning detection signal , A ball passage detection signal and the like are included. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines a derived symbol corresponding to the derived symbol designation command received from the main control circuit 100, and displays the derived symbol on the display area 51 (see FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal display device 50. Data for making it work is stored in the work RAM 203. Specifically, the sub CPU 201 determines the derived symbol indicating the big hit if the derived symbol designation command is associated with the big hit, and determines the derived symbol indicating the small hit if the derived symbol designation command is associated with the small hit. If it is associated with the loss, the derived symbol indicating the loss is determined. In the present embodiment, the derived symbol is displayed in a variable manner or stopped on the display area 51 (see FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal display device 50 in a form in which, for example, three numbers from “0” to “9” are arranged. Is displayed. In the derived symbol indicating the big hit, the stop display mode is, for example, that all three numbers are the same number, and this number is an odd number. Further, in the derived symbol indicating the small hit, the stop display mode is, for example, that all three numbers are the same number, and this number is an even number. Further, in the derived symbol indicating the loss, the stop display mode is not, for example, that all three numbers are the same number. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S223.

  In step S223, effect mode determination processing is performed. As will be described in detail later, in this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of determining an effect mode by the accessory unit 44 (see FIG. 6). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S224.

  In step S224, display control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 201 stores data for displaying the effect image on the liquid crystal display device 50 in the work RAM 203. The data for displaying the effect image includes, for example, a derived symbol variation start command. Then, the sub CPU 201 transmits the stored data to the display control circuit 210. Based on the data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 201, the display control circuit 210 receives various image data such as derived symbol data, background image data, effect image data from the image data ROM (not shown). The data is read and overlaid and displayed on the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S225.

  In step S225, voice control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 stores data for generating sound from the speaker 14 in the work RAM 203. The sub CPU 201 transmits the stored data to the voice control circuit 220. The sound control circuit 220 generates sound from the speaker 14 based on data for generating sound. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S226.

  In step S226, lamp control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 stores data for controlling the lamp 15 including the decorative lamp in the work RAM 203. The sub CPU 201 transmits the stored data to the lamp control circuit 230. The lamp control circuit 230 turns on, blinks, or turns off the lamp 15 based on data for controlling the lamp 15. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

In step S227, an accessory control process is performed. As will be described in detail later, in this process, the sub CPU 201 moves the first movable part 445, the second movable part 449, and the third movable part 453 (see FIG. 6) of the accessory unit 44, the first motor 442, Data for controlling driving of the second motor 446 and the third motor 450 is stored in the work RAM 203. The sub CPU 201 transmits the stored data to the accessory control circuit 250. The accessory control circuit 250 sets the first motor 442, the second motor 446, and the third motor 450 to a predetermined number of steps based on data for driving and controlling the first motor 442, the second motor 446, and the third motor 450. Rotate. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.
In this embodiment, the accessory control circuit 250 performs drive control for rotating the first motor 442, the second motor 446, and the third motor 450 (hereinafter also referred to as each motor) by a predetermined number of steps. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and drive control for rotating each motor for a predetermined excitation time may be performed. The “data for driving and controlling each motor” transmitted from the sub CPU 201 to the accessory control circuit 250 is excitation data when performing drive control for rotating each motor for a predetermined excitation time. In the case of performing drive control for rotating each motor, it is assumed that the data indicates the number of steps. However, the data is not limited to this, and “data for controlling driving of each motor” As long as the drive of the motor can be controlled, any data relating to the drive of the motor (including data transmitted to a driver controlling the motor) may be used.

[Direction pattern determination processing]
The effect mode determination process executed in step S223 in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S230, an effect pattern determination process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 refers to the variation effect table shown in FIG. 26 based on the variation pattern designation command analyzed in step S222 shown in FIG. 18 and the random number value extracted for effect pattern determination. A pattern is determined and stored in the work RAM 203. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S231.

[Variation production table]
Here, the variation effect table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the variation effect table is a variation effect pattern shown in the variation pattern designation command, a variation time of the derived symbol, a random number for determining an effect pattern in which a predetermined width is set, a selection rate, an effect pattern, an effect The contents, winning type, symbol designation command, and jackpot selection symbol command are associated with each other and stored in the program ROM 202. In the variation effect table, the variation effect pattern corresponds to the variation effect pattern in the variation effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 24). The variation time corresponds to the variation time of the variation pattern determination table. In the present embodiment, the variation time is substantially the same time as the production time according to the production content associated with the production pattern. The effect pattern indicates the type of effect pattern assigned for each effect content. The winning category corresponds to the determination value data in the jackpot random number determination table (see FIG. 21). The symbol designation command corresponds to the symbol designation command in the symbol determination table (see FIG. 22). The big hit selection symbol command corresponds to the big hit selection symbol command in the symbol determination table (see FIG. 22).

  Returning to FIG. 19, in step S230, the sub CPU 201, for example, if the variation effect pattern is “CD” and the random number extracted for determining the effect pattern is “10”, the effect table (see FIG. 26). , The effect pattern “EN39” is determined and stored in the work RAM 203. The sub CPU 201 transmits this effect pattern “EN39” to the display control circuit 210. The display control circuit 210 displays “special effect A” which is the effect content of the effect pattern “EN39” on the display area 51 (see FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal display device 50.

  In step S231, a process for determining whether or not a big win is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the variation effect pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command analyzed in step S222 shown in FIG. 18 is associated with a big hit in the winning type of the variation effect table (see FIG. 26). Determine. If the sub CPU 201 determines that it is associated with the jackpot (big win), it moves the process to step S232, and if it determines that it is not associated with the jackpot (other than the big win), this subroutine Exit. Such a sub CPU 201 functions as an effect control unit that controls an effect according to a lottery result in the lottery unit.

  In step S232, based on the jackpot symbol and the game state at the time of jackpot, the production No. The process of determining is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs the jackpot selection symbol command analyzed in step S222 shown in FIG. 18, the data indicating the value of the probability variation flag, the data indicating the value of the time reduction flag, and the effect No. Based on the random value extracted for determination, the production No. shown in FIG. With reference to the decision table, production No. Is stored and stored in the work RAM 203. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S233.

[Direction No. Decision table]
Here, production no. The determination table will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, the production No. The decision table shows the production number. The jackpot selection symbol command, the game state at the time of jackpot, driving conditions, effective time, notification contents, presence / absence of driving for each detection, accessory type and detection means are associated with each other and stored in the program ROM 202. Production No. In the determination table, the production No. Is a number for identifying the type of effect produced by the accessory unit 44 (see FIG. 6). The big hit selection symbol command corresponds to the big hit selection symbol command in the symbol determination table (see FIG. 22).

  The game state at the time of the big win is the game state at the time of the big win, and in this embodiment, “there is no low probability of short time” (the value of the probability variation flag at the time of winning is “0” and the value of the short time flag is “0”) ”)”, “Low accuracy time is short” (when the winning flag value is “0” and the short time flag value is “1”), “High accuracy time is short” When the flag value is “1” and the short-time flag value is “0”) and “High-accuracy time is short” (the probability variable flag value when winning is “1” and the short-time flag value is “1”) 4 game states are included. In these four game states, the production No. with a predetermined width is set. The random number value extracted for determination and the selection rate are associated with each other. In FIG. 27, only the selectivity is shown. In this embodiment, the jackpot selection symbol command (including the symbol of the special symbol selected at the jackpot or the symbol of the jackpot such as the jackpot symbol, the type that can indicate the success or failure), the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot Depending on the game status when winning the jackpot or the game status immediately before the jackpot starts, etc. The selectivity is different.

  The driving condition (times) is the number of times that the driving condition is satisfied by comparing with the number of times of detection of the game ball during the big hit by the detecting means described later. In addition, the driving for each detection indicates whether or not to drive a combination corresponding to a combination of types described later for each detection of a game ball by a detection unit described below. For example, when the driving for each detection is “none”, the sub CPU 201 displays the feature associated with the feature type when the number of times that the detection unit has detected the game ball becomes the number set in the driving condition. Drive control. In addition, when the driving for each detection is “present”, the sub CPU 201 determines that the accessory at the standby position (for example, the first movable portion 445, the second movable portion 449 of the accessory unit 44 shown in FIG. The third movable portion 453) is driven by predetermined steps each time the detecting means detects a game ball, and when the number of times the detecting means detects the game ball becomes the number set in the driving condition, the driving position (for example, , Drive control is performed so as to move to the state shown in FIG.

  Further, the effective period (time) indicates whether or not only a detection signal detected by a detection unit described later is determined to be effective detection during a predetermined period set in advance. In addition, the notification content indicates the presence or absence of notification content that can be notified to the player by driving a role associated with a role type described later. In the present embodiment, the notification content includes the transition of the gaming state to the short-time state and the transition to the probability changing state. Note that the notification content is not limited to shifting to the time-saving state or the probability change state, and may be any content such as information that is advantageous to the player or information that is disadvantageous. For example, if the notification content is “Yes” and the driving for each detection is “No”, the sub CPU 201 determines that the number of times that the detecting means has detected a game ball becomes the number set in the driving condition. By controlling the driving, it is possible to notify the player of predetermined notification contents (the gaming state shifts to the short-time state). In addition, when the notification content is “Yes” and the driving for each detection is “Yes”, the sub CPU 201 determines that the number of times that the detection unit has detected the game ball becomes the number set in the driving condition. By controlling the driving so that the vehicle reaches the driving position, it is possible to notify the player of predetermined notification contents (the gaming state is shifted to the time-saving state). Further, when the notification content is “none” and the driving for each detection is “present”, the sub CPU 201 drives the accessory every predetermined step every time the detecting means detects the game ball. Drive control is performed so as not to reach (so-called tilt production).

  As for the type of accessory, an accessory used in production is associated. In the present embodiment, the accessory 1 is the first movable portion 445 (see FIG. 6) of the accessory unit 44, the accessory 2 is the second movable portion 449 (see FIG. 6), and the accessory 3 is the third. It is a movable part 453 (refer FIG. 6). The first movable part 445, the second movable part 449, and the third movable part 453 of such an accessory unit 44 function as an example of a game member that executes an effect controlled by the effect control unit. In addition, production No. In the decision table, production No. In addition, the sub CPU 201 determines that the production No. May be associated with a predetermined number that is the number of accessories (in the present embodiment, the first movable portion 445, the second movable portion 449, and the third movable portion 453) that are driven and controlled when determined. .

  The detection means is associated with the detection means used in the production. In the present embodiment, the winning opening A shows the first big winning detection sensor 113a provided in the first big winning opening 418a (see FIG. 4), and the winning opening B is in the second big winning opening 418b (see FIG. 4). The second grand prize detection sensor 113b provided is shown, and the effect gate C shows the ball passage detection sensor 115 provided in the ball passage detector 416 (see FIG. 4).

  Returning to FIG. 19, in step S <b> 233, processing for determining whether or not the driving for each detection is “no” is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines the production No. Referring to the determination table (see FIG. 27), the effect No. determined in step S232 is displayed. It is determined whether or not the driving for each detection associated with is “none”. If the sub CPU 201 determines “no”, it moves the process to step S234, and if it determines that it is not “no” (“yes”), it moves the process to step S235.

  In step S234, processing for setting the driving condition as the driving start condition of the accessory is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines the production No. Referring to the determination table (see FIG. 27), the effect No. determined in step S232 is displayed. Is stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 203 as a driving start condition for an accessory. For example, in the example shown in FIG. When “1” is determined, “80” (times) is set as the driving start condition of the accessory. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S236.

  In step S235, processing for setting the driving condition as the driving end condition of the accessory is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines the production No. Referring to the determination table (see FIG. 27), the effect No. determined in step S232 is displayed. Is stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 203 as an accessory driving end condition. For example, in the example shown in FIG. When “5” is determined, “60” (times) is set as the driving end condition of the accessory. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S236. In the present embodiment, the completion of driving of the accessory indicates that the accessory has finished moving to the driving position, but is not limited to this, and the accessory has finished moving to the driving position. Then, the driving of the accessory may be completed including the operation until the movement to the standby position is completed.

  In step S236, processing for determining whether or not the validity period is “none” is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines the production No. Referring to the determination table (see FIG. 27), the effect No. determined in step S232 is displayed. It is determined whether or not the validity period associated with is “none”. If the sub CPU 201 determines “no”, it moves the process to step S237, and if it determines that it is not “no” (“yes”), it moves the process to step S238.

  In step S237, a process for setting no detectable time is set. In this process, the sub CPU 201 detects a game ball (for example, a first game winning detection sensor 113a, a second game winning detection sensor 113b, and a ball passing detection sensor 115) by detecting means (for example, a first game winning detection sensor 113a, a second game winning detection sensor 113b). When the first grand prize detection signal, the second grand prize detection signal, and the ball passing detection signal are received from the main control circuit 100, a predetermined value (for example, “1” is stored in a detection counter stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 203. A value indicating that the valid period is not set is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 203 as the detectable time period during which “)” is added. That is, when a value indicating that the valid period is not set is set, the sub CPU 201 adds a predetermined value to the detection counter every time a detection signal is received. Specifically, “no validity period is set” means that in the jackpot gaming state, when performing the effect of driving the accessory, the driving condition of the accessory (including the driving start condition) or the driving of the accessory It shows that the value of the detection counter to be compared with the value indicating the end (including the condition to start moving to the drive end position) is updated every time a detection signal is received. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

In step S238, a process for setting the valid period as the detectable time is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 201 sets a detectable time indicating a preset valid period to a detectable timer that measures the detectable time.
By “setting the effective period as the detectable time”, it is possible to determine that the received detection signal is an effective detection signal and provide a period during which the detection counter can be updated during the big hit game. As described above, the sub CPU 201 updates the detection counter when the detection signal is received during the big hit game with the driving of the accessory when the “effective period is not set” (when the process of step S237 is performed) (the predetermined value is set). Including the process of adding, subtracting a predetermined value, etc.), and setting the effective period as the detectable time (when performing the process of step S238), the period during which the detection counter can be updated is determined to be a big hit game Set in. Therefore, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not to set an effective period for determining that the detection signal is an effective detection signal in the specific game period (or the operation period of the accessory) in the process of step S236. Also good. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S239.

  In step S239, processing for starting measurement by the detectable timer is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 starts measurement by the detectable timer in which the detectable time indicating the valid period is set in step S238. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Accessory control processing]
The accessory control process executed in step S227 in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S240, processing for determining whether or not a detection signal has been received is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 detects a game ball (for example, a first game winning detection sensor 113a, a second game winning detection sensor 113b, and a ball passing detection sensor 115) by detecting means (for example, a first game winning detection sensor 113a, a second game winning detection sensor 113b). It is determined whether or not a first grand prize detection signal, a second grand prize detection signal, and a ball passage detection signal are received from the main control circuit 100. If the sub CPU 201 determines that a detection signal has been received, it moves the process to step S241. If it determines that a detection signal has not been received, the sub CPU 201 ends this subroutine.

  In step S241, it is determined whether or not the validity period is “none”. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not a value indicating that the valid period is not set is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 203. If the sub CPU 201 determines that a value indicating that the valid period is not set is set, the process proceeds to step S242, and a value indicating that the valid period is not set is not set (detectable timer). If it is determined that the time indicating the valid period is set), the process proceeds to step S247.

  In step S242, a process of adding “1” to the detection counter is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 201 adds “1” to the detection counter stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 203. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S243. Such a sub CPU 201 is a counting means capable of counting the number of game balls passed, which is the number of game balls that have passed at least one of the plurality of passing areas during the control of the special game state by the game state control means. It serves as an example. Further, the sub CPU 201 is a period in which the special gaming state is controlled by the gaming state control means, and when the gaming ball passes through one of the plurality of passing areas during the predetermined period set by the effect control means. It functions as an example of a counting means capable of counting the number of game balls passed.

  In step S243, a process for determining whether or not a drive start condition is set is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 has a drive start condition (for example, “80” (times) if the production number “1” is determined in the example shown in FIG. 27) in a predetermined area of the work RAM 203. It is determined whether it is set. If the sub CPU 201 determines that the drive start condition is set, it moves the process to step S244. If it determines that the drive start condition is not set, it moves the process to step S250.

  In step S244, processing is performed to determine whether or not the value indicated by the drive start condition is the same as the detection counter value. In this process, the sub CPU 201 compares the value indicated by the drive start condition set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 203 with the detection counter value, and determines whether or not both values are the same. If the sub CPU 201 determines that both values are the same, it moves the process to step S245, and if it determines that both values are not the same, it ends this subroutine. In this embodiment, the sub CPU 201 executes a process of determining whether or not the value indicated by the drive start condition is the same as the detection counter value in this step, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be determined whether or not the value indicated by is greater than or equal to the value indicated by the drive start condition (or the value indicated by the detection counter is greater than the value indicated by the drive start condition). In this embodiment, the sub CPU 201 adds the detection counter in step S242. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the detection counter may be subtracted from a predetermined initial value. The predetermined initial value is a value indicated by the driving start condition, and when the value of the detection counter is the same value as “0” (or smaller than “0”), driving of the accessory may be started.

  In step S245, an accessory drive control process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines the production No. Referring to the determination table (see FIG. 27), the effect No. determined in step S232 is displayed. Is controlled from the standby position to the driving position. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S246.

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the effect effect executed in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 28A is a diagram illustrating a state in which the second movable portion, which is an example of an accessory, is in a standby position, and FIG. FIG. In FIG. 28, the sub CPU 201 determines in step S232 (see FIG. Referring to the determination table (see FIG. 27), the production No. An example of the effect production when “5” is determined is shown. In step S232, the sub CPU 201 determines the effect No. When “5” is determined, in step S245 (see FIG. 20), the second motor 449 is moved from the standby position shown in FIG. 28 (a) to the drive position shown in FIG. 28 (b). Data for driving and controlling 446 is stored in the work RAM 203. Then, the sub CPU 201 transmits the stored data to the accessory control circuit 250. The accessory control circuit 250 drives the second motor 446 based on this data, and moves the second movable portion 449 from the standby position to the drive position.

  Returning to FIG. 20, in step S246, a process of driving and controlling the accessory to the standby position in accordance with the effect is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 controls driving of the accessory that has been driven and controlled to the driving position in step S245 in accordance with the contents of the preset effects. Specifically, according to the example shown in FIG. 28, the sub CPU 201 moves the second movable portion 449 from the drive position shown in FIG. 28B to the standby position shown in FIG. Data for driving and controlling the motor 446 is stored in the work RAM 203. Then, the sub CPU 201 transmits the stored data to the accessory control circuit 250. The accessory control circuit 250 drives the second motor 446 based on this data, and moves the second movable portion 449 from the drive position to the standby position. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S247, it is determined whether or not the value indicated by the detectable timer is smaller than the detectable time. In this process, the sub CPU 201 sets the detectable time indicating the valid period in step S238 (see FIG. 19), and the value indicated by the detectable timer that started measurement in step S239 (see FIG. 19) is greater than the detectable time. It is determined whether or not it is small. That is, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the value indicated by the detectable timer is greater than “0”. If the sub CPU 201 determines that the value indicated by the detectable timer is smaller than the detectable time, it moves the process to step S242, and if it does not determine that the value indicated by the detectable timer is smaller than the detectable time, The processing is moved to S248.

  In step S248, it is determined whether or not the value indicated by the detectable timer is the same as the detectable time. In this processing, the sub CPU 201 sets the detectable time indicating the valid period in step S238 (see FIG. 19), and the value indicated by the detectable timer that started the measurement in step S239 (see FIG. 19) is the detectable time. Determine whether they are the same. That is, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the value indicated by the detectable timer is “0”. If the sub CPU 201 determines that the value indicated by the detectable timer is the same as the detectable time, it moves the process to step S249, and if it determines that the value indicated by the detectable timer is not the same as the detectable time, This subroutine ends.

  In step S249, a process for driving and controlling the accessory to the standby position in accordance with the effect is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 drives and controls the accessory that has been driven and controlled by unit driving that is driven by a predetermined step every time a detection signal is received from the standby position in accordance with the effect contents set in advance. Specifically, the sub CPU 201 moves the accessory (the first movable portion 445, the second movable portion 449, and the third movable portion 453 shown in FIG. 6) that is driven and controlled by unit driving from the standby position to the standby position. Data for controlling driving of the first motor 442, the second motor 446, or the third motor 450 is stored in the work RAM 203. Then, the sub CPU 201 transmits the stored data to the accessory control circuit 250. Based on this data, the accessory control circuit 250 drives the first motor 442, the second motor 446, or the third motor 450, and moves the accessory to the standby position. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. Such a sub CPU 201 functions as an example of effect control means capable of controlling the game member to move to the standby position after the predetermined period. In the present embodiment, although not shown, the sub CPU 201 performs a comparison between the detectable timer and the detectable time every time the detectable timer is updated, and when the detectable timer ≧ the detectable time is satisfied. Step S249 is executed, but is not limited to this. The sub CPU 201 ends the subroutine of FIG. 20 when “determined that the detection signal has not been received” in step S240, but is not limited to this, and in step S240, “the detection signal has not been received. If “determined”, the process may be moved to step S247 so that the determination relating to the detectable timer (determination relating to the end of the detectable time) may be executed. Further, in step S248, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of determining whether or not the value indicated by the detectable timer is the same as the detectable time. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the detectable timer is added. In the case of going, it may be determined whether or not the detectable timer ≥ the detectable time. In the case where the detectable timer is subtracted, it may be determined whether or not the detectable timer ≤ the detectable time. Good. Further, in the comparison between the detectable timer and the detectable time, whether or not equal (=) is included can be appropriately changed according to the embodiment.

  In step S250, a process for determining whether or not a drive end condition is set is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 has a drive end condition (eg, “60” (times) in the example shown in FIG. 27, if the production number “5” is determined) in a predetermined area of the work RAM 203. It is determined whether it is set. If the sub CPU 201 determines that the driving end condition is set, it moves the process to step S251, and if it determines that the driving end condition is not set, the sub CPU 201 ends this subroutine.

  In step S251, it is determined whether or not the value indicated by the drive end condition is greater than the detection counter value. In this process, the sub CPU 201 compares the value indicated by the drive end condition set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 203 with the detection counter value, and determines whether or not the value indicated by the drive end condition is larger than the detection counter value. To do. If the sub CPU 201 determines that the value indicated by the drive end condition is greater than the detection counter value, the sub CPU 201 proceeds to step S252, and if it does not determine that the value indicated by the drive end condition is greater than the detection counter value, The processing is moved to S253.

  In step S252, an accessory drive control process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines the production No. Referring to the determination table (see FIG. 27), the effect No. determined in step S232 is displayed. Drive control for unit driving the accessory associated with. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S253. Such a sub CPU 201 functions as an example of an effect control unit capable of controlling the game member to move stepwise from the standby position to the drive position each time the counting unit counts the number of game balls passed.

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the accessory effect executed in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 29A is a diagram illustrating a state in which the second movable portion, which is an example of an accessory, is in a standby position, and FIG. 29B is a diagram illustrating a state in which the second movable portion, which is an example of an accessory, is unit driven from the standby position. It is a figure which shows the state which moved. In FIG. 29B, the dotted line indicates the state where the second movable part is in the driving position. FIG. 29 shows a case where the sub CPU 201 performs step S232 (refer to FIG. Referring to the determination table (see FIG. 27), the production No. An example of the effect production when “12” is determined is shown. In step S232, the sub CPU 201 determines the effect No. When “12” is determined, in step S252 (see FIG. 20), the predetermined number of steps that the second motor 446 is set in advance so that the second movable portion 449 is unit driven from the standby position shown in FIG. Only the data for controlling the drive is stored in the work RAM 203. Then, the sub CPU 201 transmits the stored data to the accessory control circuit 250. Based on this data, the accessory control circuit 250 drives the second motor 446 and drives the second movable part 449 as a unit. Thereby, the 2nd movable part 449 will be in the state shown in FIG.29 (b). Note that “unit drive” in the present embodiment is obtained by dividing the moving distance from the standby position to the driving position (the value indicated by the moving amount, the driving amount, the number of steps, the number of times of driving, the excitation data, etc.) by the value of the driving condition. Or a value divided by a predetermined value. In particular, production no. Since it is not possible to divide by the value of the driving condition, it is assumed that a value divided by a predetermined value is set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub CPU 201 sets “unit driving”. Random values are set, and each time a valid winning is detected (each time a detection signal is received), the accessory is driven and controlled by the amount corresponding to the unit drive, and finally the drive condition (especially drive end condition) It is also possible to control so that an accessory is present at the drive position when the number of winnings is won.

  It should be noted that the sub CPU 201 determines the production No. in step S245 or step S252. When a predetermined number is associated in the determination table, the determined production No. It is also possible to control effects in a predetermined number of game members including the game members indicated by the type of accessory associated with. In this case, the sub CPU 201 determines the production No. “12” is determined. When “3” is associated with “12” as the predetermined number, the production No. The second movable portion 449, which is the type of accessory associated with “12”, and the first movable portion 445 and the third movable portion 453 are controlled as the other two types of accessory. Further, the sub CPU 201 displays the production No. “12” is determined. When “2” is associated with “12” as the predetermined number, the production No. For example, the second movable part 449, which is the type of the accessory associated with “12”, and the first movable part 445 or the third movable part 453 as the other type of accessory are selected by, for example, random lottery. Drive and control one kind of accessory. Further, the sub CPU 201 displays the production No. “12” is determined. When “1” is associated with “12” as the predetermined number, the production No. Only the second movable part 449, which is the type of accessory associated with “12”, is driven and controlled. In addition, when the sub CPU 201 performs drive control of a plurality of accessory types, each accessory type moves from the standby position of each accessory type to the driving position of each accessory type. Further, when the sub CPU 201 drives and controls a plurality of accessory types, each of the accessory types moves by an amount corresponding to the unit driving of each accessory type. In this way, in a gaming machine in which the game is performed in a plurality of types of special game states having different advantages for the player, the type of the role is associated with each of the plurality of types of special game states, and according to the selected special game state. It is possible to notify the player of the type of the special gaming state by driving and controlling the type of the bonus item. In addition, by controlling the driving of the other types of the types other than the types of the types corresponding to the selected special gaming state together with the types of the types corresponding to the selected special gaming state, the player is selected for the type of special gaming desired by the player. The expectation of this can be improved, and the enjoyment of guessing the type of the special game state that has been won from the movements of a plurality of types of actors can be provided. Such a sub CPU 201 has a predetermined number defined according to the type of special gaming state and the number of passing game balls counted by the counting means from the start to the end of the period in which the special gaming state is controlled by the gaming state control means. Depending on the type of the special gaming state and the control of the effects in a predetermined number of gaming members including the corresponding gaming member, the type of the special gaming state and the first gaming state or It functions as an effect control means capable of notifying which game state of the second game state is controlled by the game state control means.

  Returning to FIG. 20, in step S253, a process of determining whether or not the value indicated by the drive end condition is the same as the detection counter value is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 compares the value indicated by the drive end condition set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 203 with the detection counter value, and determines whether or not both values are the same. If the sub CPU 201 determines that both values are the same, it moves the process to step S254, and if it determines that both values are not the same, it ends this subroutine.

  In step S254, a process for determining whether or not the notification content is “present” is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines the production No. Referring to the determination table (see FIG. 27), the effect No. determined in step S232 is displayed. It is determined whether the notification content associated with “Yes” is “present”. If the sub CPU 201 determines “Yes”, it moves the process to Step S255, and if it determines that it is not “Yes” (“No”), it moves the process to Step S256.

  In step S255, processing for controlling the driving of the accessory to the driving position is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines the production No. Referring to the determination table (see FIG. 27), the effect No. determined in step S232 is displayed. Is controlled from the current position to the driving position. Specifically, according to the example shown in FIG. 29, the sub CPU 201 moves the second movable portion 449 from the position indicated by the solid line in FIG. 29B to the drive position indicated by the dotted line. Is stored in the work RAM 203. Then, the sub CPU 201 transmits the stored data to the accessory control circuit 250. Based on this data, the accessory control circuit 250 drives the second motor 446 and moves the second movable portion 449 to the drive position. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S256. When such a sub CPU 201 shifts to the first gaming state after the special gaming state is ended under the control of the gaming state control unit, the sub CPU 201 has a predetermined number of passing game balls counted by the counting unit. It functions as an example of effect control means capable of executing control to move the game member to the drive position.

  In step S256, processing for ending the unit driving of the accessory (processing for controlling the driving of the accessory to the standby position in accordance with the effect) is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 drives and controls the accessory that has been driven and controlled in step S252 or step S255 according to the preset effect contents. Specifically, according to the example shown in FIG. 29, the sub CPU 201 moves the second movable portion 449 from the position indicated by the dotted line or the solid line in FIG. 28B to the standby position shown in FIG. In addition, data for controlling the driving of the second motor 446 is stored in the work RAM 203. Then, the sub CPU 201 transmits the stored data to the accessory control circuit 250. The accessory control circuit 250 drives the second motor 446 based on this data, and moves the second movable portion 449 from the drive position to the standby position. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

<Modification>
Next, a modification of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. The modified example is different from the present embodiment in that a V-velo and a V-winning detection sensor are provided at the second large winning opening. In the following description, the same components as those of the present embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted or simplified.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating a modification of the second grand prize opening of the pachinko gaming machine according to the modification of the embodiment of the present invention. The second grand prize winning port 418b ′ is formed therein with a flow path 500 through which game balls flow down. In the flow path 500, the second big prize winning detection sensor 113b is provided on the upstream side, and the big prize winning port discharge is provided on the downstream side. A sensor 113c is provided. Further, the second big prize opening 418b ′ is provided with a V-velocity 505 that can be opened and closed on the back side of the flow path 500 on the downstream side of the second big prize detection sensor 113b. An auxiliary flow path 510 is provided on the side, and a V winning detection sensor 515 is provided in the auxiliary flow path 510. The V-velocity 505 is opened when a predetermined condition is established, and is closed after a predetermined time has elapsed. When the V tongue 505 is in the open state, a game ball can enter the auxiliary channel 510 from the channel 500, and when the V tongue 505 is in the closed state, a game ball cannot enter from the channel 500. It becomes.

  FIG. 31 is a block diagram showing a control circuit in a pachinko gaming machine according to a modification of one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 31, in the modified example, the main control circuit 100 further includes a V winning solenoid 506 that opens and closes a V bell 505 (see FIG. 30), and a V bell 505 in addition to the sensors described in the present embodiment. A V winning detection sensor 515 that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100 when the game ball wins V when the game ball is open is connected.

  Next, switch input detection processing executed by the main control circuit 100 according to the modification will be described. Note that the other control processes executed by the main control circuit 100 and the sub control circuit 200 according to the modification are the same as those in the present embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted or simplified. In the modified example, a subroutine (switch input detection process) executed in step S12 of FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that steps S320, S321, S322, and S323 are the same as steps S20, S21, S22, and S23 shown in FIG. 9, respectively, and thus the description thereof is omitted or simplified.

  In step S324, a specific area passage detection process is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 101 receives a detection signal from the V winning detection sensor 515 provided in the second big prize opening 418 b ′ (see FIG. 30), it passes the specific area passage detection signal to a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. set. Further, the specific area passage detection signal is supplied to the sub control circuit 200 by the main CPU 101 in step S14 (see FIG. 8). Further, when the main CPU 101 receives the detection signal from the V winning detection sensor 515, for example, in the case of a small hit gaming state, the main CPU 101 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state. After the big hit gaming state, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to shift to the probability changing state. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S325.

  In step S325, a special winning opening discharge detection process is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 101 receives a detection signal from the big prize outlet discharge sensor 113 c provided in the second big prize opening 418 b ′ (see FIG. 30), the main prize winning hole discharge detection signal is stored in the main RAM 103. Set to area. Further, the special winning opening discharge detection signal is supplied to the sub control circuit 200 by the main CPU 101 in step S14 (see FIG. 8). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  Further, the sub control circuit 200 according to the modified example adds or replaces the detection signal in step S240 (see FIG. 20) as the detection signal in addition to the first big prize detection signal, the second big prize detection signal, and the ball passage detection signal in the embodiment. Thus, a specific area passage detection signal or a special winning opening discharge detection signal (a signal in which a gaming ball other than a gaming ball detected by the V winning detection sensor 515 is detected among the gaming balls detected by the second big winning detection sensor 113b). ) May be determined from the main control circuit 100. In this case, in step S242 (see FIG. 20), the sub-control circuit 200 performs a process of adding “1” to the detection counter in accordance with the specific area passage detection signal or the big prize exit discharge detection signal.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment and the modified example configured as described above, during the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player, the first big prize opening 418a, the second big prize winning opening 418b or the ball passage detector 416 The first movable portion 445, the second movable portion 449, or the third movable portion 453, which is a gaming member corresponding to the type of the big hit gaming state according to the number of game balls that have passed at least one of them. An effect by a predetermined number of game members including is performed, and by this effect, it is possible to notify the type of the big hit gaming state and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state. For this reason, a player who wants to know the type of the big hit gaming state or the gaming state after the big hit gaming state has ended up actively playing the game ball in the first big winning hole 418a, the second big winning hole 418b or the ball passage detector 416. Play a game trying to pass. In addition, if the game ball passes through the first grand prize opening 418a, the second big prize opening 418b, or the ball passage detector 416, an effect corresponding to the lottery result is provided in the first movable part 445, the second movable part 449, or the third. This is performed by the movable part 453. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest for the game performed by the gaming machine and also improve the interest for the performance by the first movable portion 445, the second movable portion 449, or the third movable portion 453. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest in games.

  Further, according to the present embodiment and the modified example, the first movable portion 445, each time the game ball passes through the first big prize opening 418a, the second big prize opening 418b or the ball passage detector 416 during the big hit gaming state, When the second movable portion 449 or the third movable portion 453 moves in a stepwise manner from the standby position to the driving position and shifts to the certain change state or the short-time state after the special game state ends, the first big prize opening 418a If the number of passing game balls, which is the number of game balls that have passed through the second grand prize opening 418b or the ball passage detector 416, is a predetermined number, the first movable portion 445, the second movable portion 449, or the third movable portion 453 Moves to the drive position. For this reason, the player moves the first movable part 445, the second movable part 449, or the third movable part 453 to the driving position, so that the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is changed to a promiscuous state or a shortened state. It becomes possible to grasp that it will shift. In other words, a player who wants to know whether the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state shifts to a probable change state or a short-time state, the first game ball is set so that the sub CPU 201 actively counts the number of passing game balls. It will be passed to the big prize opening 418a, the second big prize opening 418b or the ball passage detector 416. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game to pass the game ball to the first grand prize opening 418a, the second big prize opening 418b or the ball passage detector 416, and the first movable part 445 and the second movable part. Since the part 449 or the third movable part 453 moves in a stepwise manner from the standby position to the driving position, it is possible to improve the interest in the production.

  Further, according to the present embodiment and the modification, the first movable portion 445, the second movable portion 449, or the third movable portion 453 moves stepwise, and after the predetermined period in the big hit gaming state, When the movable unit 445, the second movable unit 449, or the third movable unit 453 is located between the standby position and the drive position, the first movable unit 445, the second movable unit 449, or the third movable unit 453 is moved to the standby position. Moving. For this reason, for example, a player who wants to know that the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state shifts to a probable change state or a short-time state concentrates the game ball on the first big winning opening 418a, It will be passed through the two major winning openings 418b or the ball passage detector 416. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the interest in the game of passing the game ball to the first grand prize winning port 418a, the second big prize winning port 418b, or the ball passage detector 416.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present invention has been described using the present embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the specific configuration of each means can be arbitrarily changed without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 has a plurality of types of detection means (first big prize detection sensor 113a, second big prize detection sensor 113b, ball passage detection) according to the type of the big hit selection symbol command. The sensor 115) receives a detection signal (a first grand prize detection signal, a second big prize detection signal, a ball passage detection signal) indicating that a game ball has been detected, and the number of times these detection signals are received is a driving condition. When the set number of times is reached, the first movable portion 445, the second movable portion 449 or the third movable portion 453 of the accessory unit 44 is driven and controlled. However, not limited to this, the sub CPU 201 receives a detection signal indicating that any one of a plurality of types of detection means has detected a game ball, and the number of times this detection signal is received is the number of times set as a driving condition. The first movable portion 445, the second movable portion 449, or the third movable portion 453 may be driven and controlled when reaching the above. Further, the sub CPU 201 performs drive control so that any two (combination of movable members) is driven among the first movable portion 445, the second movable portion 449, or the third movable portion 453 (plural movable members). Also good. In addition, the sub CPU 201 may perform drive control so that all of the first movable unit 445, the second movable unit 449, or the third movable unit 453 (a plurality of movable members) are driven. In the present embodiment, one accessory (the accessory unit 44) is configured by the first movable portion 445, the second movable portion 449, or the third movable portion 453. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Each of the movable part 445, the second movable part 449, or the third movable part 453 may be a separate accessory, or may be a movable member composed of a plurality of accessories. Further, “driving the movable member” includes driving of the accessory. In relation to the above, when the first accessory includes a plurality of movable members and the second accessory includes one movable member, the first movable portion in the present embodiment is used as the first accessory. It is also possible to apply and apply the second movable part to the second accessory. Similarly, when the first accessory includes one movable member and the second accessory includes a plurality of movable members, the lth accessory includes a plurality of movable members, and the second accessory Is provided with a plurality of movable members, the present embodiment can also be applied to the case where the first accessory includes one movable member and the second accessory includes one movable member, etc. In this case, the third movable part can be configured as one movable member or one accessory.

  In addition, the sub CPU 201 detects a detection signal (first grand prize detection signal) indicating that a detecting means (first grand prize detection sensor 113a, second big prize detection sensor 113b) provided in the big prize opening has detected a game ball. , The second grand prize winning detection signal), and when the number of times this detection signal is received reaches the number set as the driving condition, the first movable portion 445, the second movable portion 449, or the third movable portion 453. May be driven and controlled.

  The main control circuit 100 is connected to a launch ball number detection sensor that detects the number of game balls launched from the launch device 20, and the launch ball number detection indicates that the launch ball number detection sensor has detected a game ball. A configuration for transmitting the signal to the sub-control circuit 200 may be provided. In this case, the sub CPU 201 counts the first grand prize detection signal and the second big prize detection signal indicating the game balls that have won the big prize opening from the count number of the shot ball number detection signal indicating the number of game balls that have been shot. By subtracting the number, the number of game balls that did not win the big prize opening in the big hit gaming state was calculated, and the number of game balls that did not win the big prize opening reached the number of times set as the driving condition. Sometimes, the first movable unit 445, the second movable unit 449, or the third movable unit 453 may be driven and controlled. Further, the sub CPU 201 controls driving of the first movable portion 445, the second movable portion 449, or the third movable portion 453 when the count number of the shot ball number detection signal reaches the number of times set as the driving condition. Also good.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101 has a first big prize detection signal indicating that the first big prize detection sensor 113a has detected a gaming ball in the big hit gaming state, and the second big prize detection sensor 113b has a gaming ball. A second grand prize detection signal indicating the detection and a ball passage detection signal indicating that the ball passage detection sensor 115 has detected a game ball are supplied to the sub-control circuit 200. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the main CPU 101 may supply the first big winning detection signal, the second big winning detection signal, and the ball passing detection signal to the sub control circuit 200 in the small hit gaming state. In this case, the sub CPU 201 of the sub-control circuit 200 determines the number of the accessory unit 44 according to the number of times the first big prize detection signal, the second big prize detection signal, and the ball passage detection signal are received in the small hit gaming state. You may perform the process which sets the drive conditions (drive start condition, drive end condition) of the 1st movable part 445, the 2nd movable part 449, and the 3rd movable part 453. FIG.

  Further, the main CPU 101 supplies a start port winning detection signal indicating that the second start port winning ball sensor 116b provided in the second start port 414b has detected a game ball to the sub control circuit 200 in the short-time gaming state. May be. In this case, the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 has the first movable portion 445, the second movable portion 449, and the third movable portion of the accessory unit 44 according to the number of times the start opening winning detection signal is received in the short-time gaming state. Processing for setting the drive conditions (drive start condition, drive end condition) of the unit 453 may be performed.

  In this way, sensors for detecting game balls provided in a plurality of winning openings and ball passage detectors are used as detection means, and there are a plurality of conditions for determining that the detection is effective as a condition for driving an accessory. By setting, it is possible to provide gaming machines having various gaming characteristics.

1 pachinko machine 41 game area 44 accessory unit 101 main CPU
201 Sub CPU
418a First prize winning opening 418b Second prize winning opening 416 Ball passage detector 445 First movable part 449 Second movable part 453 Third movable part

Claims (3)

A plurality of passing areas capable of detecting the passing of a game ball rolling in the gaming area;
A lottery for determining whether or not to transition to any of a plurality of types of special gaming states that are advantageous for a player based on detection of the passage of a game ball by any of the plurality of passage areas. Lottery means to perform,
The special gaming state and a gaming state that is controlled at least after the special gaming state is ended, and the first gaming state or the special gaming state is more easily transferred to the special gaming state than the first gaming state. A gaming state control means for controlling any one of the second gaming states that are difficult to shift;
Production control means for controlling the production according to the lottery result in the lottery means;
A plurality of gaming members that execute effects controlled by the effect control means;
Counting means capable of counting the number of game balls that have passed through at least one of the plurality of passage areas during the control of the special game state by the game state control means;
With
The plurality of types of special game state is defined between the period in which the special game state is controlled respectively by said gaming state control means,
The effect control means includes the predetermined number defined according to the type of the special gaming state and the counting means counted from the start to the end of the period in which the special gaming state is controlled by the gaming state control means. The special game state type and the special game are controlled by controlling the effect on the predetermined number of the game members including the game member corresponding to the special game state type according to the number of game balls passed. A gaming machine characterized in that it can notify which gaming state of the first gaming state or the second gaming state is controlled by the gaming state control means after completion of the state. The gaming member is movable from a standby position to a driving position;
The production control means includes
Each time the counting means counts the number of passing game balls, it is possible to control the game member to move gradually from the standby position to the drive position,
When transitioning to the first gaming state after the special gaming state is ended under the control of the gaming state control means, when the number of passing game balls counted by the counting means reaches a predetermined number, 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein control for moving the gaming member to the driving position is executable. The counting means is a period in which the special gaming state is controlled by the gaming state control means, and a gaming ball passes through one of the plurality of passing areas during a predetermined period set by the effect control means. The number of passing game balls can be counted when
3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the effect control means is capable of controlling the gaming member to move to the standby position after the predetermined period.