JP6512270B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As one type of gaming machine, for example, a pachinko machine or the like is known. A pachinko machine is provided with a game board, and in front of it, a game area where a game ball fired by a launch device is guided is formed. Then, when the game ball enters the starting ball entry means provided in the game area, a lottery for determining whether or not to generate a hit state is performed, and a variable display for teaching the lottery result on the display device is displayed. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-154110 A

  In recent years, in order to enhance the rendering effect, there is a tendency to make the visual aspect by various lamps, display devices, movable figures and the like, and the audio aspect flash. However, there are few unexpected renditions, and it has become mundane.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of deriving a more impactful presentation.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
A first decorative body imitating a first object,
And a second decoration body imitating a second object different from the first object,
The first decorative body and the second decorative body are
An independent position that causes the first decorative body to be recognized as the first object and causes the second decorative body to be recognized as the second object;
Before Symbol a first decorative body, aspects of the combination of the second decorative body, as a whole, the first object, and a merger location that is taking the form embodiments different third object and the second object between the a first decorative body, the second decoration member is relative displacement of possible configured so as to vary the overlapping ranges back and forth,
The light emitting aspect of the light emitting means in the state in which the first decorative body has light emitting means, and the first decorative body and the second decorative body are in the combined position and in the independent position. Is characterized by changes .

  The gaming machine may be a pachinko machine or a drum-type gaming machine.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to derive an effect with more impact.

It is a front view showing a pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is a perspective view showing a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the inner frame and front frame set. It is a front view which shows the structure of an inner frame, a game board, etc. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the inner frame, the back pack unit, etc. FIG. It is a block diagram showing the main electric composition of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory view showing an outline of various counters used for game control. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by a main control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the normal processing by a main control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart which shows NMI interrupt processing. It is a flow chart which shows starting winning a prize processing. (A) is a flowchart showing the jackpot determination process, and (b) is a flowchart showing the type determination process. It is a flow chart which shows reach judging processing. It is a flow chart which shows continuation production judging processing. It is a flowchart which shows through gate passage processing. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st display control processing. It is a flow chart which shows change display setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows a discrimination | determination information setting process. It is a flow chart which shows variable winning a prize device control processing. It is a flow chart which shows end setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows the 2nd display control processing. It is a flow chart which shows opportunity corresponding unit control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing of a payment control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart which shows a command determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the normal processing of a sub control apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the various counters used for determination etc. of a decorative symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the update process of a counter. It is a flow chart which shows pending information storage processing. It is a flow chart which shows suspension processing. It is a flow chart which shows jackpot display processing. It is a flow chart which shows continuation production information storage processing. It is a flow chart which shows continuation production setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fan pattern table. (A) shows the decorative symbol (pattern row) displayed in the upper symbol display area, (b) shows the decorative symbol (symbol row) displayed in the middle symbol display area, (c) shows the lower pattern display region It is an explanatory view showing a decorative symbol (pattern row) displayed on. It is a front schematic diagram which shows a decorative symbol display apparatus and an effect fan. It is a front schematic diagram which shows a decorative symbol display apparatus and an effect fan. It is a front view of a variable performance character. It is a front view of a variable performance character. It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a variable performance character. It is a perspective view showing a variable winning prize device. It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a variable winning prize apparatus. It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a variable winning prize apparatus. It is an exploded perspective view showing a shutter, an interlocking mechanism, and the like of the variable winning device. It is a front view of the variable performance part in another embodiment. It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the variable winning prize apparatus in another embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the shutter etc. of the variable winning prize apparatus in another embodiment. It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the variable winning prize apparatus in another embodiment.

  Hereinafter, one embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a "pachinko machine") will be described in detail based on the drawings. As shown in FIG. 3 etc., the pachinko machine 10 is provided with the outer frame 11 which comprises the outer shell of the said pachinko machine 10, and the inner frame 12 is supported by one side part of this outer frame 11 so that opening and closing is possible. . In FIG. 3, for the sake of convenience, nails and prizes provided on the surface of the game board 30 and the glass unit 137 attached to the front frame set 14 are omitted.

  In the outer frame 11, as shown in FIG. 6 and the like, the upper side frame forming portion 11a and the lower side frame forming portion 11b are formed of wooden plate members, and the left side frame forming portion 11c and the right side frame forming portion 11d are formed by extrusion of aluminum alloy. The frame components 11a to 11d are made of a material, and are assembled in a rectangular frame shape as a whole by detachable fasteners such as screws.

  An upper hinge 81 and a lower hinge 82 are attached to the upper and lower end portions of the left side frame component 11c, respectively (see FIG. 1). The upper and lower portions of the inner frame 12 are rotatably supported by the upper hinge 81 and the lower hinge 82, whereby the inner frame 12 can be opened and closed. The inner frame 12 and the like are accommodated in the space formed inside the outer frame 11.

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

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

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

  A front frame set 14 is attached to the front side of the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. Similar to the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 can be opened forward with an opening / closing axis set along the top and bottom on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. The front frame set 14 may be configured to be directly releasably supported by the outer frame 11 instead of the inner frame 12.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the lower plate 15 is provided on the front side of the front frame set 14 as a ball tray at the center of the lower portion, and the gaming balls discharged from the discharge port 16 are the lower plate 15 It can be stored inside. Further, on the front side of the lower plate 15, a ball removing lever 25 for discharging game balls from the lower plate 15 is provided. In addition, the left part of the lower plate 15 is provided with an effect button 125 having an LED built-in, and by pressing the effect button 125, the corresponding effect in the decorative symbol display device 42 etc. Or the content of the presentation is changed.

  On the right side of the lower plate 15, a game ball emission handle (hereinafter simply referred to as a handle) 18 projecting to the front side is provided. The handle 18 is provided with a touch sensor (not shown) and operation amount detection means (variable resistor) (not shown) for detecting the operation amount of the operation unit of the handle 18. Then, when the handle 18 is turned clockwise, the game ball is fired by the launch device 60 as launch means described later, with a strength corresponding to the amount of turn operation. Further, the handle 18 is provided with a release prohibiting button 18 a which can be pressed and operated by the thumb of the right hand holding the handle 18. In the state where the launch prohibition button 18a is pressed, the launch of the gaming ball by the launch device 60 is prohibited even if the handle 18 is held. Therefore, it is possible to turn the handle 18 while prohibiting the game ball from being fired, or to temporarily stop the game ball from being fired while holding the handle 18.

  An upper plate 19 is provided above the lower plate 15. The upper tray 19 is a ball tray for temporarily storing game balls and guiding the game balls toward a launcher 60 described later while aligning the game balls in a line. When the upper tray 19 is full of gaming balls, the gaming balls to be paid out are guided to the lower tray 15 through the lower tray communication passage 71 and the discharge port 16 described later.

  A ball lending button 121 and a return button 122 are provided on the upper tray 19. Thereby, when the ball lending button 121 is operated in a state where a bill, a card or the like is inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) disposed to the side of the pachinko machine 10 in the game hall etc. Loan balls are supplied to the upper plate 19. On the other hand, the return button 122 is operated when it is requested to return a card or the like inserted in the card unit. However, a pachinko machine in which a game ball is directly lent out to the upper tray 19 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, so-called cash machine, the ball lending button 121 and the return button 122 are unnecessary.

  Furthermore, the upper plate 19 is provided with a ball removing button 123. When the ball release button 123 is pressed, a communication hole (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the ball guide path of the upper plate 19 and communicated with the lower plate 15 is opened, and stored in the upper plate 19. The gaming balls are guided to the lower plate 15 (fall). That is, the player can transfer the game balls on the upper plate 19 to the lower plate 15 at any time by operating the ball release button 123.

  In addition, light emitting means such as various lamps are provided around the front of the front frame set 14. These light emission means are controlled to change the light emission mode according to the change of the game state and the like, and play a role in enhancing the rendering effect during the game. For example, on the periphery of the window portion 101, an annular illumination portion 102 incorporating light emitting means such as an LED is provided. Further, on both sides of the annular illumination portion 102, error indication lamps 104 are provided which are lighted at the time of a predetermined error. In the upper part of each error display lamp 104 in the annular illumination part 102, a large number of fine through holes are formed corresponding to the speakers SP (see FIG. 3) provided on the back of the front frame set 14. .

  A glass unit 137 is attached to the back side of the front frame set 14. In the glass unit 137, a pair of conventional front and back rectangular plate glass (transparent resin plate is also acceptable) is not separately attached in a front and back pair, but is formed in a round shape as a whole. Mounted on.

  Next, the inner frame 12 will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the game board 30 is attached to the inner frame 12 in the state of being in contact with the back side of the resin base 38 on the rear side of the window hole 39. Accordingly, a substantially central portion of the front surface of the game board 30 is exposed to the front side of the inner frame 12 through the window hole 39.

  Further, at the lower front of the inner frame 12 (the resin base 38), that is, below the window hole 39, a launcher 60 and a launch rail 61 for guiding gaming balls immediately after being launched by the launcher 60 are attached. There is. In the present embodiment, a solenoid type launcher is employed as the launcher 60. Further, a ball feeding device for guiding the gaming balls guided from the upper tray 19 above the launcher 60 to the launch position of the launcher 60 one by one by driving of a built-in drive means (e.g. solenoid) 63 are provided.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 30 includes a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32, a start winning unit (starting opening) 33, a through gate 34, a variable display unit 35, a first special display device 43L, and a second special display device 43R. A specific lamp 40 or the like is provided. As is well known, when game balls enter (prize) various winning openings such as general winning opening 31, variable winning device 32 as variable entering means, starting winning unit 33, etc., they are detected by various detecting switches, upper tray 19 or A predetermined number of winning balls are paid out to lower plate 15. For example, if there is entry to the start winning unit 33, three if there is entry into the general winning opening 31, if there is entry to the variable winning device 32, if there is entry into the variable winning device 32. Fifteen game balls are paid out. In addition, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36, and game balls that have not won a prize in the various winning ports such as the general winning port 31 are discharged out of the game area through the out port 36. . Further, on the game board 30, a large number of nails are implanted in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball, and various members (features) such as a windmill are disposed.

  The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which the game ball can not win, and in the case of a jackpot state, the game ball is in an open state in which a game can be won. In addition, although the details will be described later, the variable winning device 32 includes a large winning opening leading to the rear of the game board 30, a shutter for opening and closing the high winning opening, driving means for operating the shutter, and a large winning opening. The variable winning device 32 (big winning opening) is switched between the closed state and the open state by providing a count switch 223 for detecting the entered game ball, and drivingly controlling the driving means to open and close the shutter.

  The start winning unit 33 includes an upper winning opening 33a and a lower winning opening 33b, and a pair of open / close members 33c provided on both sides of the lower winning opening 33b. Between the open state where the gaming ball flowing down the side of the lower winning opening 33b is guided to the lower winning opening 33b by the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing member 33c in response to the establishment of the predetermined condition It is configured to be state changeable. Although the details will be described later, the start winning unit 33 includes a first start winning switch 224a and a second start winning switch 224b for detecting the game balls entered in the upper winning opening 33a and the lower winning opening 33b, respectively. If a game ball is detected by the start winning switch 224a, 224b, a lottery to determine whether or not to generate a big hit will be made, and special display devices 43L, 43R (and decorative symbol display described later) The apparatus 42) is configured to perform variable display for teaching the result of the acceptance lottery. Then, when the jackpot is won in the lottery, the jackpot state as a special gaming state in which the variable winning device 32 is opened is provided.

  Further, in the present embodiment, there are a low probability state in which the jackpot is won at a predetermined probability in the success lottery, and a high probability state in which the jackpot is won at a higher probability than the low probability state in the lottery. Furthermore, the opening / closing member 33c is opened relatively frequently, and the high entry state where the game ball can easily enter the lower winning opening 33c, and the opening / closing member 33c is hardly opened, the lower winning opening 33b There is a low ball entry condition that makes it difficult to enter the ball. Hereinafter, a state in which the low probability state and the low ball entry state are referred to as a "normal mode", a state in which the low probability state and the high ball entry state are referred to as a "time shortening mode", a high probability state and a high ball entry state A certain state is called "probability change mode".

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the normal mode and the definite variation mode are continued until the jackpot state occurs, while the time reduction mode is the special display devices 43L and 43R and the decorative symbol display device 42 even if the jackpot state does not occur. When the variable display in is performed 100 times, the process is ended, and the mode is shifted to the normal mode.

  In addition, the jackpot type of the present embodiment is 16 round probability variation jackpot (hereinafter referred to as "16 RS"), 7 round probability variation jackpot (hereinafter referred to as "7 RS"), and 7 round regular jackpot (hereinafter "7 RN") There are three types. Then, regarding the “16 RS” as one round, that the variable winning device 32 is opened for 30 seconds or that eight game balls enter the variable winning device 32 after the variable winning device 32 is opened. That is repeated 16 times, while for "7 RS", it is repeated 7 times and then the jackpot state ends. Further, the "probability change mode" is given after the big hit state of "16 RS" and "7 RS", and the "time shortening mode" is given after the big hit state of "7 RN".

  The first and second special display devices 43L and 43R as special variable display means are each composed of a 7-segment display device of a type capable of displaying two characters (and dots), and can be viewed by the player (this example Then, it is installed on the right side of the variable winning device 32). When the game ball enters the upper winning opening 33a of the start winning unit 33, switching display (variation display) is performed on the first special display device 43L, and the game ball enters the lower winning opening 33b. In the second special display device 43R, switching display (variation display) is performed in response to the switch. The display contents of the special display devices 43L and 43R are directly controlled by a main control device 261 as main control means described later.

  Moreover, after the fluctuation display is performed on the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R, the display result when the fluctuation display is stopped is the result of the lottery for winning or not, that is, the "big hit" or "out" The fact that something is displayed is displayed. For example, when the game ball is won in the upper winning opening 33a, the lighting mode (combination of the segments to be lit) is switched (for example, every 4 msec) in a switching display (variation display) on the corresponding first special display device 43L. When the predetermined time has elapsed, one of the lighting modes is stopped (for example, stopped for several seconds). Then, when the "big hit" is won in the lottery, the corresponding lighting mode is displayed when the change is stopped, and a big hit state occurs.

  Furthermore, the special display devices 43L and 43R not only teach that the "big hit" has been won, but also determine the type of the big hit state, that is, which one of "16 RS", "7 RS", and "7 RN". Is also taught. For example, when "7.7." Is finally displayed (stop-displayed) on the first special display device 43L (or the second special display device 43R), "16 RS" is given, and "n. When “0.” is displayed, “7 RN” is assigned. In addition, there are a plurality of stop modes of the special display devices 43L and 43R that teach one jackpot type, not one, and any one of them is selected and the stop display is performed. When one of the first special display device 43L and the second special display device 43R is performing variable display or decision display, the other is turned off (“-” is displayed. If neither the variable display nor the determination display is performed, “−” is displayed on both of them.

  In addition, when the game ball newly wins the start winning unit 33 during the variable display of the first or second special display device 43L, 43R, the variable display of that amount is the variable display being performed at that time It will be done after the end of the That is, the variable display is put on hold (pending). The maximum number of pending variable displays is determined for each type of pachinko machine, but in the present embodiment, it corresponds to the gaming ball that has won the upper winning opening 33a and the gaming ball that has won the lower winning opening 33b. Then, up to 4 variable displays (a total of 8 variable displays) are suspended.

  Furthermore, the number of pending displays of fluctuation display (hereinafter referred to as “first fluctuation display”) based on the entry of gaming balls into the upper winning opening 33a is lit and displayed by the first holding lamp 46a that can emit blue light, The number of pending display of fluctuation display (hereinafter referred to as "second fluctuation display") based on the entry of the game ball to the lower winning opening 33b is to be lit and displayed by the second storage lamp 46b that can emit red light. It has become. The holding lamps 46a and 46b are provided in the same manner as the first variable display and the second variable display, and the same number as the number of the first variable display or the second variable display is provided. Light. The display contents of the storage lamps 46a and 46b are controlled by a sub control device 262 as sub control means described later. When the game ball newly wins the start-up winning unit 33 during the jackpot state, the variable display for that portion is also suspended.

  In addition, although the suspended variable display is basically to be digested in the suspended order, when both the first variable display and the second variable display are suspended (storage lamp 46a, In the case where one or more light sources 46b are lit, the second variable display is preferentially digested. That is, unless the second variable display triggered by the winning of the lower winning opening 33b is completely absorbed, the first variable displaying triggered by entering the upper winning opening 33a is not performed. ing. For example, in a state where one first storage lamp 46a is on, when the game ball enters the lower winning opening 33b and one second storage lamp 46b is on, the first variation display is delayed. The second variable display is performed first.

  In the variable identification lamp 40, which of the upper winning opening 33a and the lower winning opening 33b corresponds to the variable display performed in the decorative symbol display device 42 (first variable display or second To indicate which of the variable display is displayed, and is arranged at a position (in this example, below the special display devices 43L and 43R) that can be visually recognized by the player. The variation identification lamp 40 includes an LED of blue emission color and an LED of red emission color, and emits blue when the first variation display is performed in the decorative symbol display device 42, and the second variation is generated. It emits red light when the display is being performed.

  The through gate 34 is configured such that game balls flowing down the game area can pass one by one. Although the details will be described later, the through gate 34 is provided with a through gate switch 225 capable of detecting a game ball passing through the corresponding through gate 34, and starting is performed when the game ball is detected by the through gate switch 225. While entering the ball entry assist lottery whether or not the winning unit 33 is opened, variation display for teaching the result of the ball entry assist lottery is performed by the normal symbol display device 41. Then, when winning in the entry assistance lottery, the lower winning opening 33b (opening and closing member 33c) of the start winning unit 33 is opened for a specified time after the end of the variation display.

  The variable display unit 35 is a variable display means (variable display means (variable display means) which is variably displayed according to the variation display by the normal symbol display device 41 and the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R. A decorative symbol display device 42 as variable effect display means) is provided. Further, the variable display unit 35 is provided with the first holding lamp 46 a and the second holding lamp 46 b and the holding lamp 44.

  The normal symbol display device 41 is configured to be able to light up and display "o" or "x" as a normal symbol, and whenever the game ball passes through the gate 34, for example, the normal symbol is "o"-> "x"-> The display is switched at high speed (variation display) in the order of “o” →... When the variable display is stopped for a few seconds with the symbol "o" (winning symbol), the start winning unit 33 (opening and closing member 33c) is in the open state only for a predetermined time. The display contents of the normal symbol display device 41 are directly controlled by a main control device 261 described later.

  Further, when the gaming ball newly passes through gate 34 during the variable display of normal symbol display device 41, the variable display of that portion is performed after the end of the variable display being performed at that time. It has become. That is, the variable display is put on hold (pending). Although the maximum number of times of the variable display to be held is determined for each type of pachinko machine, in the present embodiment, the number of times of holding is held up to 4 times, and the number of times of holding is lit and displayed by the holding lamp 44 There is.

  The decorative symbol display device 42 of the present embodiment is configured of a liquid crystal display device, and is configured to be able to change and display a decorative symbol as identification information. The display contents of the decorative symbol display device 42 are controlled by a sub control device 262 and a display control device 45 described later. That is, in the decorative symbol display device 42, the sub-control device 262 performs an auxiliary operation based on the command from the main control device 261 so as to correspond to the result displayed on the first and second special display devices 43L, 43R. The display content is determined, and display control is performed by the display control device 45 based on the determination.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, the display area of the decorative symbol display device 42 constituting the variable display means is three in the upper symbol display area 42a, the middle symbol display area 42b, and the lower pattern display area 42c. The various display patterns 42a, 42b, 42c are sequentially displayed (variably displayed) in each of the symbol display areas 42a, 42b, 42c, and then each symbol display area is sequentially (for example, upper symbol display area 42a → lower). The decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the following order: symbol display area 42c → middle symbol display area 42b. Although illustration is omitted, in the present embodiment, a background image showing a view in the sea not involved in the derivation of a predetermined game mode is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 in the normal gaming state, and such a background image A decorative pattern is displayed so as to be located in front of the.

  As shown in FIG. 38 etc., the decorative design of this embodiment is composed of a main design 48 in which numerals of 1 to 9 are attached to a design of marine life, and a design imitating a shell, and the number design is Composed of blank symbols 49 not attached, and in each symbol display area 42a, 42b, 42c, scroll is displayed from right to left on the screen so that the present symbol 48 and the blank symbol 49 are alternately arranged. Is configured. As shown in FIG. 38 (c), in the lower figure design display area 42c, the main design 48 is arranged and circulated so that the numbers are in ascending order toward the right, as shown in FIG. 38 (a), In the upper symbol display area 42a, the main symbol 48 is arranged and circulated so that the numbers are in the descending order toward the right. Also, as shown in FIG. 38 (b), in the middle symbol display area 42b, as in the lower figure display region 42c, the main symbols 48 are arranged in ascending order of numbers toward the right, but Between the “9” symbol which is the maximum value of the symbol 48 and the “1” symbol, an extra “4” symbol is arranged.

  In the present embodiment, three decorative symbols are usually visible in each of the symbol display areas 42a, 42b and 42c. In addition, although it mentions in detail later, in this embodiment, usually, it is considered as the state where a part of each symbol display area 42a, 42b, 42c was covered and hidden, etc. with a predetermined effect etc. By displacing the member covering the 42a, 42b, 42c, the visible area of each of the symbol display areas 42a, 42b, 42c is expanded and displayed at one time in each of the symbol display areas 42a, 42b, 42c. The number of decorative symbols (which may be visible) may increase. Further, in the present embodiment, each symbol display area 42a, 42b, 42c corresponds to an identification information display area.

  When the occurrence of the jackpot state is determined in main controller 261, a display corresponding to the jackpot is made on first or second special display device 43L, 43R, and the decoration symbol corresponds to the jackpot in decoration symbol display device 42. The stop display is made with the combination (combination of the jackpot symbols) and the jackpot state is started. In the present embodiment, a combination in which three identical main symbols 48 are arranged on the imaginary straight line passing through the upper, middle and lower pattern display areas 42a, 42b and 42c (Zolo eyes are aligned) is set as a big hit symbol combination ing. Furthermore, in the case of an odd number of Zoromes, "16 RS" or "7 RS" occurs in which a definite variation mode is given after the end of the jackpot state, and in the case of even Zoromes, "16 RS", "7 RS", Or "7 RN" is given. In addition, combinations of decorative designs other than Zorozu basically teach "disengagement".

  In addition, when the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in combination of the big hit symbol, for example, the same main symbol 48 on the virtual straight line is stopped in the upper symbol display area 42a and the lower pattern display region 42c as the previous step. It will be displayed. As described above, the same symbol is stopped and displayed in the upper symbol display area 42a and the lower symbol display area 42c, and the state in which the variable display is still performed in the middle symbol display area 42b is the reach state. Of course, just because a reach condition occurs does not necessarily lead to a big hit, but it may go off. Hereinafter, the combination in which the same main symbol 48 is arranged on the imaginary straight line in the upper symbol display area 42a and the lower pattern display region 42c is also referred to as "a combination of reach symbol". In particular, in the middle straight symbol display area 42b on the virtual straight line in which the reach symbol is lined, the combination when the blank symbol 49 located on the left and right of the same symbol 48 which constitutes the reach symbol is stopped is It is also referred to as "combination of the front and back out of design", and the other combination of reach design is also referred to as "the combination of out of front and back out of design".

  In addition, the blank symbol 49 does not constitute a jackpot symbol to be described later, and can be only a symbol that is detached. Further, the number of symbol display areas, the way of division (vertical scroll is also possible), the stop order, the number, the type, the design, etc. of the decorative symbols displayed in each symbol display area are not particularly limited. It is set.

  Further, a center frame 47 is disposed in the variable display unit 35 so as to surround the decorative symbol display unit 42. A ball entry port 151 is provided at the upper part of the center frame 47, and the gaming ball entered into the ball entry port 151 is formed inside the center frame 47, and along the side of the decorative symbol display device 42. It is guided on a stage 153 formed below the decorative symbol display device 42 via a warp channel 152 extending vertically. The game ball guided on the stage 153 falls from the stage 153 onto the game area in front, or rolls on the stage 153 and then enters a pocket 154 formed on the central back side of the stage 153 . The pocket 154 is in communication with the guide passage 155 leading to the game area immediately above the start winning unit 33 (upper winning opening 33a), and the gaming ball entering the pocket 154 has a relatively high probability. It is designed to enter the starting winning unit 33 (upper winning opening 33a).

  Further, on the game board 30, there are attached rails 50 for guiding the game balls fired from the launcher 60 to the upper part of the game board 30, which are composed of an inner rail structure 51 and an outer rail structure 52. As a result, the game balls fired in response to the turning operation of the handle 18 are guided through the firing rails 61 and the rails 50 into the game area formed between the game board 30 and the glass unit 137.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the end portion (upper left portion in FIG. 4) of the inner rail forming portion 51. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the gaming balls guided from the rail 50 to the gaming area once return to the inside of the rail 50 again. Further, a rubber return 54 is attached to a substantially front end portion (upper right portion in FIG. 4) of the outer rail configuration portion 52. The game ball fired with a predetermined momentum or more strikes the return rubber 54 and is returned to, for example, the substantially central portion side of the game board 30.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the outer rail forming portion 52 is disconnected at the upper right portion of the game board 30, and the inner rail forming portion 51 is disconnected at the lower right portion of the game board 30. For this reason, the play area is defined by the rail 50 and the inner peripheral surface of the window hole 39 of the resin base 38. However, until the game ball launched by the launcher 60 passes back the rail 50 until it passes the return ball preventing member 53, the parallel portions of the inner and outer rail configuration parts 51 and 52 are removed from the game area It is eaten.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a ball passage unit 70 is provided below the window portion 101 on the back side of the front frame set 14. The ball passage unit 70 includes a lower tray communication passage 71 connecting the discharge mechanism portion 352 described later to the discharge port 16 of the lower tray 15, and an upper tray communication passage 73 connecting the discharge mechanism portion 352 to the upper tray 19. Further, there is a gap of a predetermined distance between the firing rail 61 provided on the front side of the inner frame 12 and the rail unit 50 (outer rail forming portion 52), and the ball passage unit 70 of the front frame set 14 A foul ball passage 72 is formed to guide the game ball dropped from the gap to the lower plate 15. Thus, if the game ball launched from the launcher 60 does not reach the return ball preventing member 53 and returns the rail 50 back as a far ball, the far ball is moved to the lower tray 15 through the far ball passage 72. Exhausted.

  Further, reference numeral 67 in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 is a payout passage for guiding the gaming balls paid out by the payout mechanism portion 352 described later to the front of the inner frame 12, and the upper plate communication passage 73 (upper plate 19). And a passage leading to the lower plate communication passage 71 (lower plate 15). A shutter 68 is provided below the dispensing passage 67. When the front frame set 14 is opened, the shutter 68 projects forward by an urging force of a spring or the like to substantially close the outlet of the dispensing passage 67. ing. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the shutter 68 can be pushed open by the rear end on the inlet side of the lower tray communication passage 71. The inlets (ball inlets) of the lower tray communication passage 71 and the upper tray communication passage 73 are adjacent to each other, and the respective inlets and the dispensing passage 67 are separated by a predetermined distance when the front frame set 14 is closed. The game ball can pass through the gap between the two. Therefore, when the upper tray 19 and the upper tray communication passage 73 become full of gaming balls, the gaming balls to be paid out flow to the lower tray communication passage 71 side (the inlet side of the lower tray communication passage 71 overflows), It will be dispensed to the lower plate 15 through the passage 71.

  In addition, the ball passage unit 70 is provided with a fullness detection switch (not shown) for detecting game balls located in the lower tray communication passage 71. By the presence of the full detection switch, it is determined that the lower plate 15 is full of gaming balls (the lower plate 15 is full of gaming balls and the gaming balls are stagnant in the lower plate communication path 71) be able to. In this embodiment, based on the fact that the game ball is continuously detected for a predetermined time by the fullness detection switch, an error notification that teaches that the lower plate 15 is full using the display, the voice, etc. on the decorative symbol display device 42 Control is performed. In addition, the stagnation of the gaming ball in the lower tray communication passage 71 is eliminated, and when the gaming ball is not detected by the fullness detection switch (when it is not continuously detected for a predetermined time), the error notification state is released.

  Next, the rear face configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. On the back of the pachinko machine 10, various control boards are arranged up and down, right and left so as to be partially overlapped in front and back, and further, a game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying game balls. And protective covers made of resin are attached. The dispensing mechanism and the protective cover are integrated as one unit, and the resin portion may be generally referred to as a back pack, so that unit will be referred to as a "back pack unit 203" herein.

  First, the rear face configuration of the game board 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, on the back side of the variable display unit 35 (see FIG. 4) disposed corresponding to the through hole at the center of the game board 30, a resin frame cover that covers the center frame 47 from behind 213 is provided to project rearward. In addition, on the back side of the frame cover 213, the decorative symbol display device 42, which is a liquid crystal display device facing forward from the opening of the frame cover 213, the display control device 45 and the sub control device 262 can be detached Is attached to

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

  Below the frame cover 213, a back frame set 215 is attached to the game board 30 so as to cover the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, the start winning unit 33, etc. from behind. The back frame set 215 is provided with a ball collecting mechanism (not shown) for collecting the game balls that have won the various winning openings. The game balls collected by the ball collection mechanism are guided to a discharge passage portion 217 described later, and discharged from the discharge chute of the discharge passage portion 217 to the outside of the pachinko machine 10.

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

  The main controller 261 is accommodated in a substrate box 263 made of a transparent resin material or the like. The substrate box 263 includes a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base, and the box base and the box cover are connected by a sealing member. The substrate box 263 connected by the sealing member can not be opened without leaving a predetermined trace. Thus, it can be easily found that the substrate box 263 has been tampered with.

  In addition, the game board 30 is provided with a ball entry detection switch for detecting the game ball having entered the various winning openings, corresponding to the various winning openings such as the general winning opening 31 and the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, a winning opening switch 221 is provided at a position corresponding to the general winning opening 31, and the variable winning device 32 is provided with a count switch 223. Further, the start winning unit 33 is provided with a first start winning switch 224a and a second start winning switch 224b corresponding to each of the upper winning opening 33a and the lower winning opening 33b. Furthermore, a through gate switch 225 is provided at a position corresponding to the through gate 34.

  Although not shown, the back frame set 215 is provided with a first panel relay board electrically connected to the winning opening switch 221, the count switch 223, and the through gate switch 225 via a cable connector. . The first board relay board relays the winning opening switch 221 and the like to the main control device 261 as the main control means, and is electrically connected to the main control device 261 via a cable connector. On the other hand, the start winning switches 224a and 224b are directly connected to the main control device 261 via the connector cable without passing through the relay board.

  The detection results respectively detected by the various ball entrance detection switches are taken into the main controller 261. Then, a payout command (the payout number of gaming balls) according to the winning situation in each case is transmitted from the main control device 261 to the payout control device 311, and a predetermined number of gaming balls are calculated based on the output signal from the payout control device 311. Is paid out (except when detected by the through gate switch 225).

  In addition, on the back of the game board 30, although not shown, a special winning opening solenoid for opening the big winning opening with the variable winning device 32 is provided, and the start winning unit 33 has a pair of opening and closing members 33c. There is provided a winning opening solenoid which is driven to open and close. The back frame set 215 is also provided with a second board relay board (not shown) for relaying these solenoids and the main controller 261.

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, the back pack unit 203 is an integrated unit of a resin molded back pack 351 and a payout mechanism portion 352 of the game ball. Further, the back pack unit 203 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the left side portion (right side in FIG. 5) of the inner frame 12, and can be opened backward with the open and close axis extending along the vertical direction as an axis. ing. In addition, an external terminal board 240 is provided at the upper left portion (upper right portion in FIG. 5) of the back pack unit 203.

  The external terminal board 240 is for relaying transmission of various information to a hall computer or the like of the game hall, and is provided with a plurality of external connection terminals. For convenience, although the code is not attached, for example, a terminal for outputting information regarding the current gaming state (such as jackpot state and probability variation mode), the front frame set 14 and the inner frame detected by the open detection switch 91, 92 described later Terminals for outputting information on the opening of 12; terminals for outputting information on various error conditions such as a ball entry error, lower bowl full error, tank ball no error, payout error, etc .; an award to be paid out from the payout control device 311 A terminal or the like for outputting information on the number of balls is provided.

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

  The dispensing mechanism portion 352 is disposed so as to bypass the protective cover portion 354. That is, a tank 355 opened upward is provided above the protective cover portion 354, and gaming balls supplied from an island facility of the game hall are successively supplied to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, there is connected a tank rail 356 which has, for example, two rows of ball passages in the lateral direction and which slopes gently toward the downstream side, and further, on the downstream side of the tank rail 356, a case rail 357 longitudinally. It is connected. The payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and the required number of gaming balls are appropriately paid out by a predetermined electrical configuration such as a payout motor. The gaming balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper tray 19 and the like.

  In addition, a payout relay board 381 for relaying a signal of a payout command from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358 is installed in the payout mechanism portion 352, and a power switch board 382 for fetching the main power from the outside is installed. There is. A main power of, for example, 24 V AC is supplied to the power switch substrate 382 via a voltage converter, and the power is turned on or off by the switching operation of the power switch 382 a.

  Under the back pack unit 203 (substrate box 263), there is provided a lower frame set 251 which is pivotally supported on the left side (right side in FIG. 5) of the inner frame 12 and can be opened rearward. As shown in FIG. 6, the lower frame set 251 is formed with a discharge passage portion 217 into which the game balls collected by the above-described ball collection mechanism flow, and the game ball is formed at the most downstream portion of the discharge passage portion 217. A discharge chute (not shown) for discharging the pachinko machine 10 to the outside is formed. That is, the gaming balls having won in the respective winning openings such as the general winning opening 31 are gathered via the ball collection mechanism of the back frame set 215 and further discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge chute of the discharge passage portion 217. The out port 36 also communicates with the discharge passage portion 217, and the game balls that did not win in any of the winning ports are also discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge chute. In the present embodiment, the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 are separately formed and can be opened and closed independently, but the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 are integrally formed. It may be

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, on the back side of the lower frame set 251, the dispensing control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection board 314 can be removed Is attached to

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

  In addition, the payout control device 311 is accommodated in the substrate box 311 a and fixed to the back side of the substrate box 313 a (the emission control device 312 and the power supply device 313). A sealing member is provided in the substrate box 311a in which the payout control device 311 is accommodated in the same manner as the substrate box 263 in which the main control device 261 described above is accommodated, and an unsealed trace of the substrate box 311a remains. It has become.

  In addition, the card unit connection substrate 314 is accommodated in the substrate box 314a and is fixed to the back side of the substrate box 313a (the emission control device 312 and the power supply device 313). Each of the substrate boxes 311a, 313a, 314a is made of a transparent resin material or the like so that the inside can be viewed.

  Further, the payout control device 311 is provided with a state recovery switch 321 which protrudes outward from the substrate box 311a. For example, when the state recovery switch 321 is pressed at the occurrence of a dispensing error such as a ball clogging of the dispensing motor unit, the dispensing motor is rotated forward and reverse to resolve the ball clogging (return to a normal state).

  Further, the power supply device 313 is provided with a RAM erase switch 323 projecting outward from the substrate box 313a. The pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, and maintains the state at the time of the power failure even when the power failure occurs, and may restore the state at the time of the power failure when recovering from the power failure (power recovery) it can. Therefore, when the power is turned off in the normal procedure (for example, at the end of business in the game hall), the state before the power is turned off is stored, so when returning to the initial state when the power is turned on Throw in

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

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a front frame opening detection switch 91 for detecting the opening of the front frame set 14 is provided on the front lower right portion (right side of the launcher 60) of the inner frame 12. As shown in FIG. 5, an inner frame opening detection switch 92 for detecting the opening of the inner frame 12 is provided in the lower right rear portion (lower left in FIG. 5) of the inner frame 12. The front frame opening detection switch 91 and the inner frame opening detection switch 92 each include a detection unit that can be inserted into and withdrawn from the switch main body, and the front frame opening detection switch 91 is provided such that the detection unit faces forward The inner frame open detection switch 92 is provided such that the detection unit faces rearward. Then, when the detection unit is in a state of protruding from the switch main unit, the on signal is output to the main control device 261, and the detection unit is pressed to the switch main unit side and in the state of being retracted into the switch main unit It is configured to output to the main control device 261. That is, when the front frame open detection switch 91 is closed when the front frame set 14 is closed, the detection unit is pressed by the back of the front frame set 14 and turned off, and when the front frame set 14 is opened, the detection unit returns to the projecting state. It will be on. Similarly, when the inner frame 12 is closed, the inner frame opening detection switch 92 is pressed by the pressing portion 86 integrally formed on the receiving portion 85 of the outer frame 11 to be turned off, and detection is performed when the inner frame 12 is opened. The part returns to the projecting state and is turned on.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 and the like, the variable display device unit 35 as a variable display means and the variable winning device 32 as a variable ball entry means are characterized. Such features will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  First, the variable display device unit 35 will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 and 40. The variable display unit 35 according to the present embodiment exposes the hidden display area in the first state and the closed state (first state) that hides part of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 42. It includes four effect fans 401 as shielding means capable of changing the state with the open state (second state) which can be used, and a fan motor 402 as driving means for opening and closing each effect fan 401. In the present embodiment, the effect fan 401 includes a first effect fan 401a corresponding to the upper left portion of the decorative symbol display device 42, a second effect fan 401b corresponding to the upper right portion, and a third effect fan 401c corresponding to the lower right portion. And a fourth effect fan 401 d corresponding to the lower left portion, and is disposed so that the tip center portion in the open state faces the substantially center portion of the decorative symbol display device 42.

  On the other hand, the decorative symbol display device 42 of the present embodiment adopts a liquid crystal display device wider than the conventional liquid crystal display device, and the upper symbol display region 42a, the middle symbol display region 42b, and the lower symbol display region 42c. In each of the above, at most five decorative symbols (the symbol 48 and the blank symbol 49) can be displayed (visible at one time). By the way, from the arrangement of the decorative symbol shown in FIG. 40, when the decorative symbol in the lower pattern display region 42c is advanced by two frames to the left (the upper symbol display region 42a and the lower symbol display region 42c have the central symbol 48 of "3" Is located, there are three effective lines (in this example, three imaginary straight lines passing through the three symbol display areas 42a, 42b and 42c where a big hit occurs when three identical main symbols 48 are lined up) Triple reach will occur. When the reach state occurs, an auxiliary line extending along the effective line is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 so that the effective line can be easily recognized.

  In this embodiment, a decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the leftmost area of the upper symbol display area 42a by the first effect fan 401a in the closed state (if the object is the blank symbol 49, the entire symbol 48 If there is a range of about 60% or more) and the second effect fan 401b in the closed state, the decorative pattern stopped and displayed in the rightmost area of the upper symbol display area 42a is covered and closed. The third design fan 401c in the state hides the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the rightmost area of the lower design display area 42c, and the fourth production fan 401d in the closed state hides the lower design display area 42c. In the area located at the leftmost side of, the decorative symbols stopped and displayed are hidden. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, all of the effect fans 401 are normally closed. Therefore, in the upper symbol display area 42a and the lower pattern display area 42c, normally, three decorative symbols are visible.

  Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the main symbol 48 is displayed larger than the blank symbol 49, and in each symbol display area 42a to 42c, the pitch between the adjacent blank symbols 49 is between the adjacent main symbols 48. It is wider than the pitch. However, the combination of the three decorative symbols displayed in the upper and lower symbol display areas 42a and 42c at the normal time is "a combination of two blank symbols 49" and a "combination of two present symbols 48". In either case, all of the three decorative symbols are displayed in a visible manner.

  In the middle symbol display area 42b, even if the effect fan 401 is in the closed state, only a part is hidden by the effect fan 401, and most of them are exposed. In other words, when all of the effect fans 401 are in the closed state, the middle symbol display area 42b as the final stop identification information display area in which the decorative symbol is finally stopped and displayed among the symbol display areas 42a, 42b and 42c. The area covered by the effect fan 401 is smaller than that of the other upper symbol display area 42a and lower pattern display area 42c. More specifically, in the case of the blank symbol 49, a 100% range can be visually recognized if the decorative symbol located on the left side and the right side of the middle symbol display area 42b is a range of about 80% or more Is visible. By the way, although the decorative symbols visually recognized in the middle symbol display area 42b are increased from three to five as in the present embodiment, in the present embodiment, the same main symbol 48 is formed in a straight line 3 There is no effect on the teaching of whether or not a jackpot will occur, as it will not result in a jackpot combination unless there is a line.

  In the present embodiment, as a chance eye, a mode in which three real symbols 48 with the same numeral pattern attached thereto are stopped and displayed so that they can be viewed simultaneously in the decorative symbol display device 42 is a chance eye (the chance symbol Defined as a combination). When a reach state occurs in the fluctuation display performed immediately after the fluctuation display stopped by the chance eye, the chance eye is an expectation for the occurrence of the jackpot state (the occurrence of the jackpot state is taught in the fluctuation display) Plays an important role in raising expectations for Further, as the fluctuation display stopped and displayed at the chance eye is continuous, the occurrence of the reach state and the expectation for the occurrence of the jackpot state are higher. Incidentally, in FIG. 40, when the third effect fan 401 c is in the closed state, it becomes a chance eye (combination of chance symbols) in which three main symbols 48 of the number symbol “2” are displayed on the screen.

  In addition, even if the effect fan 401 is in the closed state, the five decorative symbols displayed in the middle symbol display area 42b are assumed to be effective as symbols constituting a chance. That is, if the range of about 80% or more of the symbol 48 is visible, the symbol 48 is effective as a symbol for teaching the result of the lottery, and only the range of about 40% or less should be visible. For example, the main symbol 48 is invalidated as a symbol for teaching the result of the acceptance lottery. Furthermore, as the decorative symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed in each of the symbol display areas 42a, 42b and 42c, the main symbol 48 having no possibility of constituting the jackpot symbol and the chance symbol is displayed in a translucent manner. It becomes. In addition, the size of identification information displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 may be temporarily increased or decreased during presentation, but the size at the time of stop display is constant.

  In the effect fan 401, a pair of principal bones positioned on the outermost side among the bones constituting the effect fan 401 is located outside the display area of the decorative symbol display device 42 in the closed state of the effect fan 401. Further, the upper effect bone is fixed to the first effect fan 401a and the second effect fan 401b, and the lower effect bone is folded so as to turn upward so as to be in the open state. The third effect fan 401c and the fourth effect fan 401d have the lower main bone fixed and are folded so that the upper upper main bone pivots downward so as to be in an open state.

  In the present embodiment, even if the effect fan 401 is in the closed state, a part of the main symbol 48 of the decorative pattern covered by the effect fan 401 protrudes into the range visible to the player. Although it is possible to directly estimate what is the present symbol 48 that is hidden, it may be configured such that the whole of the target symbol 48 of the object is covered by the effect fan 401 in the closed state. . That is, in this embodiment, since the cyclic display (scroll display) is performed in the order in which the decorative symbols are determined in each of the symbol display areas 42a, 42b and 42c, the main symbol 48 covered by the effect fan 401 disappears completely However, it can be inferred from the main symbol 48 displayed on the front (left side) or the rear (right side) thereof what the main symbol 48 covered by the effect fan 401 is.

  Next, the variable effect combination item 405 provided at the upper center of the variable display device unit 35 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 42, the variable effect role product 405 includes a first decorative body 406 that shapes katakana words of "lucky" and a second decorative body 407 that shapes a deformed "whale". ing. In the present embodiment, the katakana word “lucky” corresponds to the first object, and the deformed “whale” pattern corresponds to the second object.

  The first decorative body 406 is configured by incorporating a plurality of three-color LEDs (light emitting means) (not shown) capable of changing the light emission color on the back side of the white translucent cover imitating each character of "lucky" There is. In the present embodiment, the light emitting means is arranged such that the light emission mode can be changed for each character of "lucky". In addition, the first decorative body 406 of the present embodiment is not displaced, and is fixed to the upper center of the variable display unit 35 (center frame 45).

  The second decorative body 407 is configured by incorporating a high-brightness LED (light emitting means) that emits white light on the back side of a substantially "purple" and translucent cover imitating a "whale". Furthermore, the second decorative body 407 is configured to be vertically displaceable. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 43, a rack portion 412 extending up and down on the back side of a portion of the variable display device unit 35 where the first decorative body 406 is provided, and a lower end portion of the rack portion 412 An extending portion 413 extending from the front to the front of the first decorative body 406, and a mounting portion 414 extending upward from a tip end of the extending portion 413, and the movable body 411 being vertically displaceable; , And a decorative motor 416 capable of transmitting a driving force to the movable body 411 via the pinion 415 meshing with the rack portion 412, and the second decorative body 407 is attached to the attachment portion 414 of the movable body 411. .

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 42, the second decorative body 407 is located below the first decorative body 406 and causes the first decorative body 406 to be recognized as the character of “lucky”, and the second decorative body As shown in FIG. 41, the “sea” overlapped on the front of the first decorative body 406 (lower right) and deformed as a whole together with the first decorative body 406 as shown in FIG. It is configured to be displaceable between a merger position that shapes kanji. That is, when the second decorative body 407 is at the merger position, a part of the katakana "La" is concealed with the left chest of the "whale" to show it as a kanji of the "sanzui", and the head of the "whale" Hide the lower part of the "ki" and make a part of the character component of "sea" (upper right part), hide the whole of the small "tsu" and "-" in the body of the "whale", the "whale" itself Is regarded as part of the character component of the word "sea" (the radical of the lower right part). In the present embodiment, the deformed kanji "sea" corresponds to the third object.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the second decorative body 407 is at the merged position, the character of “La” emits light “Yellow”, and the character of “Ki” emits light “Green”. . Incidentally, the small "tsu" and "-" hidden by the second decoration 407 do not emit light. Furthermore, the second decorative body 407 also emits light at the same level of brightness as the portion emitting light by the first decorative body 406. As a result, the kanji "sea" is composed of three colors "yellow, green and purple".

  On the other hand, when the second decorative body 407 is in the independent position, the whole of the first decorative body 406 is configured to emit light in "yellow". As a result, the light emission color of each character of "lucky" is unified to "yellow", which makes it easy to recognize a word. In the present embodiment, the displacement of the second decorative body 407 to the independent position in the midst of the variable display and the occurrence of the jackpot state are associated with each other. It is possible to recognize that a jackpot state occurs by confirming that H has shifted to the independent position. In addition, the fact that the second decorative body 407 is displaced to the independent position during the jackpot state is associated with that the probability variation jackpot has been won, and the player is displaced to the independent position. By confirming that it has been done, it can be recognized that transition to the probability change mode will be made after the jackpot state ends.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of patterns are prepared as feature effects using the variable effect role product 405. For example, as a feature effect during variable display, a pattern in which the second decorative body 407 is displaced to an independent position but the first decorative body 406 is extinguished (corresponding to the occurrence of a jackpot state), the second decorative body 407 is independent. While being displaced to a position, the pattern in which the luminescent color of the first decorative body 406 is unified to yellow (corresponding to winning of the probability variation jackpot), the first decorative body 406 and the second decorative body 407 are once turned off, and the second A pattern in which the first decorative body 406 emits light first and then the second decorative body 407 emits light in a state where the decorative body 407 is displaced to the independent position (corresponding to winning of the probability variation jackpot), the first decorative body 406 and A pattern in which only the second decorative body 407 emits light in a state where the second decorative body 407 is temporarily turned off and the second decorative body 407 is displaced to the independent position, and further, a guidance for prompting operation of the effect button 125 As described above, the light emitting color of the entire first decorative body 406 is “yellow” based on the operation of the effect button 125 and the pattern in which the second decorative body 407 is displaced to the independent position as described above. And then the second decorative body 407 is displaced to an independent position.

  In addition, in the pattern of the character feature presentation in the case of teaching the positive variation jackpot, there are relatively many patterns in which the light emission mode of the first decorative body 406 changes after the second decorative body 407 is completely displaced to the independent position. . That is, with regard to the pattern, since the light emission mode of the first decorative body 406 is switched quickly after the entire first decorative body 406 is completely exposed, the player is likely to notice such a mode change.

  Next, a variable is provided corresponding to the opening formed in the lower part of the game board 30, and the game ball moving in the game area changes state into an open state where the ball can enter and a closed state where the ball can not enter The winning device 32 will be described with reference to FIGS. The variable winning device 32 is installed corresponding to an opening that penetrates back and forth formed in the lower part of the gaming board 30, and has a main winning opening 422 for discharging gaming balls moving in the gaming area out of the gaming area. The game ball is a part 421, a count switch 223 (not shown in FIGS. 44 to 47) as a ball detection means for detecting the game ball which enters the big winning opening 422 and is discharged to the outside of the game area. A shutter 423 configured to be displaceable between a closed position where the large winning opening 422 is closed so as not to enter the ball and an open position where the large winning opening 422 is opened so that the game ball can enter the ball. Have.

  The shutter 423 rotates with respect to the first rotation wall 424 rotatably connected to the main body 421 corresponding to the lower edge of the big winning opening 422 and the upper edge of the first rotation wall 424. It is configured to be foldable with a second pivoting wall 425 that is connected in a possible manner. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 45, as shown in FIG. 46, the first pivoting wall 424 is in an upright position (first position) extending upward from the lower edge of the large winning opening 422. It is configured to be displaceable between a lying position (second position) extending forward from the lower edge of the big winning opening 422.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 45, when the first pivoting wall 424 is in the upright position (first position), the second pivoting wall 425 is upward from the upper edge of the first pivoting wall 424. In the upright standing posture (first posture) extending, the front surfaces of the first and second pivoting walls 424 and 425 are flush with each other, and the special winning opening 422 is completely closed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 46, when the first pivoting wall 424 is in the lying position (second position), the second pivoting wall 425 is in the sleeping position (folded over the upper surface of the first pivoting wall 424) In the second position, the special winning opening 422 is completely opened. In addition, the game ball passing in front of the variable winning device 32 (big winning opening 422) is received by the upper surface of the second rotating wall 425 in the sleeping posture (second posture), and guidance to the big winning opening 422 is given. It will be done. In the present embodiment, the upper surface of the second rotating wall 425 in the sleeping posture (second posture) is inclined downward (for example, about 8 degrees) slightly backward.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 44, characters and figures are written on the upper surface of the first rotating wall 424 and the lower surface of the second rotating wall 425, and a big hit occurs. When the special winning opening 422 is opened, such characters and figures are visually recognized from the player at the front end of the shutter 423. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, when the shutter 423 is in the open state, a gap is formed between the first pivoting wall 424 and the second pivoting wall 425. Alternatively, they may be configured to be close to each other so as to straddle the first pivoting wall 424 and the second pivoting wall 425 so that characters and figures can be written larger. However, when the shutter 423 is in the open state, the front surfaces of the first and second pivoting walls 424 and 425 are substantially flush, and the first and second pivoting walls 424 and 425 are up and down. When the shutter 423 is closed, a step is formed between the front surface of the first pivoting wall 424 and the second pivoting wall 425 when the shutter 423 is in the closed state. (For example, a shaft having a shaft hole projecting upward from the upper and lower left and right ends of the first rotating wall 424 is provided, and the lower surface of the second rotating wall 425 is at the lower end It is possible to avoid a situation where the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area is hit by a step and repelled forward to collide with the glass unit 137 by providing a bearing portion which protrudes backward from the rear and is pivotally supported by the shaft portion). it can.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the vertical width of the first pivoting wall 424 is the distance between the front of the game board 30 and the glass unit 137 disposed in front of the game board 30, ie, before and after the game area It is slightly shorter than the width. Incidentally, the front and back width of the game area is wider than the diameter (about 11 mm) of the game ball and narrower than twice the diameter of the game ball. On the other hand, the vertical width of the second pivoting wall 425 is wider than the vertical width of the first pivoting wall 424. In the present embodiment, when the shutter 423 is in the open state and the second pivoting wall 425 is in the sleeping position (second attitude), the rear end portion of the second pivoting wall 425 is the rear surface of the main body 421. Furthermore, it is located behind the rear face of the game board 30.

  In the present embodiment, of the upper surface of the second pivoting wall 425 in the sleeping posture (second posture), a portion near the center of the rear is inclined downward toward both sides (see FIG. 44). The game ball is guided to the passage (discharge passage) where the count switches 223 on both the left and right sides are installed avoiding the interlocking mechanism 427. Furthermore, although illustration is omitted, the count switch 223 is at the rear of the left and right sides of the second turning wall 425 in the sleeping position (the part where the gaming balls are discharged outward from the second turning wall 425). The game ball moving on the second pivoting wall 425 in the sleeping position is compared with the one in which the second pivoting wall 425 is slightly higher, flush with the discharge passage installed, or the second pivoting wall 425 is slightly higher. Smoothly guided to the discharge passage. In addition, since the game ball smoothly flows from the second rotation wall 425 to the guide passage, it is possible to prevent the game ball from bouncing in the guide passage and the like, and between the installation points of the count switch 223 It is possible to avoid a situation such as taking a long passage for rectifying the gaming ball (counting is delayed) or the like.

  Further, a large winning opening motor 426 for opening and closing the shutter 423 and an interlocking mechanism 427 for transmitting the driving force of the large winning opening motor 426 to the shutter 423 are provided at the rear position of the shutter 423 on the back side of the main body 421. ing. The interlocking mechanism 427 has one end with respect to the pair of upper and lower rollers 431, a belt 432 wound around the pair of rollers 431, a belt side connection portion 433 fixed to the outer surface of the belt 432, and the belt side connection portion 433. The joint portion 434 has a joint portion 434 rotatably connected to the part side, and the other end side rotatably connected to the upper portion of the second rotation wall 425. The drive shaft of the big winning opening motor 426 is connected to the upper roller 431, and when the big winning opening motor 426 is driven, the roller 431 and thus the belt 432 rotates and is fixed to the outer surface of the belt 432. The belt side connecting portion 433 is configured to be vertically displaced within a range located on the front side of the belt 432. Furthermore, the upper side of the second rotating wall 425 is moved up and down via the joint portion 434, whereby the shutter 423 is opened and closed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 44, on the left and right sides of the main body 421, the game area is moved corresponding to the height position of the second pivoting wall 425 of the shutter 423 in the closed position. A guide plate 436 for guiding the ball to the special winning opening 422 is provided. The guide plate 436 is provided so as to extend to the front of the big winning opening 422. Furthermore, the upper surface of the guide plate 436 that receives the game balls is inclined downward to the center in the left-right direction of the big winning opening 422 and to the rear. The guide plate 436 corresponds to the height of the second pivoting wall 425, and the second pivoting wall 425 is configured to tilt backward, so the guide plate 436 is in front of the big winning opening 422. Even if it overhangs, the influence on the operation of the second pivoting wall 425 does not occur.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 45, when the shutter 423 is in the closed position, it is in contact with the rear surface of the second pivoting wall 425 to prevent tilting displacement of the second pivoting wall 425 to the rear. A tilt prevention solenoid 437 is provided. The tilt prevention solenoid 437 is provided on the back side of the main body 421 on the left side of the large winning opening 422, and the tip of the plunger 438 (see FIG. 47) can protrude and retract inside the large winning opening 422 in the left and right direction. It is done. A back rest member 439 is attached to the tip of the plunger 438. When the shutter 423 is in the closed state, the tilt prevention solenoid 437 is in the non-excitation state, the backrest member 439 protrudes in the area of the large winning opening 422, and is substantially in contact with the rear surface of the second pivoting wall 425. Ru. As a result, the tilting displacement of the second pivoting wall 425 to the rear, and hence the movement of the shutter 423 to the open state are prevented. On the other hand, when the shutter 423 is in the open state or when the shutter 423 opens and closes, the tilt prevention solenoid 437 is in the excitation state, and the backrest member 439 is positioned to the side of the special winning opening 422. Thus, the opening / closing operation of the shutter 423 is permitted, and the game ball jumping into the big winning opening 422 can be prevented from being bounced back to the backing member 439.

  In the jackpot state, it is possible to return the anti-tilt solenoid 437 to the non-excitation state one by one at intervals set between multiple jackpot rounds (period in which the big winning opening 422 is open), In the present embodiment, during the jackpot state, from the viewpoint of simplification of control and avoidance of the opening trouble, etc., at least between immediately before the start of the first jackpot round and immediately after the end of the last jackpot round, the tilt prevention solenoid 437 is configured to be maintained in an excited state.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG. A main controller 261 (main substrate) as a main control means is mounted with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer which is an arithmetic device. The CPU 501 has a ROM 502 storing various control programs to be executed by the CPU 501 and fixed value data, and a RAM 503 which is a memory for temporarily storing various data etc. when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. And various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit. However, the CPU, the ROM, and the RAM may not be integrated into one chip, but may be integrated into each function.

  The RAM 503 is a stack area in which the contents of the internal registers of the CPU 501 and the return address of the control program executed by the CPU 501 are stored, and a work area in which values such as various flags, counters, and I / O are stored. And a backup area 503a.

  In addition, the RAM 503 is configured to be able to receive data (backup) supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is powered off, and is stored in the stack area, work area and backup area 503a. All data is backed up.

  When the power is turned off due to a power failure or the like, the backup area 503a includes a power-off time (including a power-down occurrence) in order to restore the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state before the power-off. The same is an area for storing values such as stack pointers, registers, and I / O. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed when the power is turned off by the main processing, and conversely, restoration of each value written to the backup area 503a is the main processing when the power is turned on (including power on due to power failure cancellation). Is executed in A power failure signal SK1 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 542 described later is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 when a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like. The occurrence of the power failure processing (NMI interrupt processing) is immediately executed.

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

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

  In addition, although illustration of various relay boards etc. is omitted for convenience, various switches of the winning opening switch 221, the count switch 223, the start winning unit switches 224a and 224b, the through gate switch 225, the handle 18, etc. Various electric components such as various detection switches, various boards, and a solenoid for opening and closing the variable winning device 32 are connected. That is, although the main control device 261 is provided with a plurality of terminal portions (substrate side connectors) for connecting connectors of various cable connectors, the input / output port 505 is configured by these terminal portions and the like.

  The sub control unit 262 (sub control board) as the sub control means includes a CPU 551 which is an arithmetic unit, a ROM 552 storing various control programs and fixed value data executed by the CPU 551, and a control program stored in the ROM 552. The RAM 553 is a memory for temporarily storing various data etc., the input / output port 554, the bus line 555, and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, timer circuit, data transmission / reception circuit, etc. Is equipped. The RAM 553 is a memory for temporarily storing work data and flags used when the CPU 551 executes various programs.

  The CPU 551, the ROM 552, and the RAM 553 are connected to the input / output port 554 via the bus line 555, and the display control device 45 is connected. Further, to the input / output port 554, the speaker SP, the holding lamps 46a and 46b, the effect button 125, various electric decoration parts, and the lamps 102 to 104 are connected. Although the details will be described later, the speaker SP of the present embodiment is connected to the input / output port 554.

  The CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 causes the display control device 45 to execute display control based on, for example, a command signal (for example, a variation pattern command) transmitted from the main control device 261, and causes the decorative symbol display device 42 to display. As described above, in the present embodiment, the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R controlled by the main control device 261 are configured to display that the jackpot has been won, and the sub control device 262 In the decorative symbol display device 42 controlled by the, display (accompanying effect display) in accordance with the display of the special display devices 43L, 43R is performed.

  Further, the payout control device 311 performs payout control of the winning balls and the rental balls by the payout device 358. The CPU 511, which is an arithmetic device, includes a ROM 512 storing a control program to be executed by the CPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 513 used as a work memory or the like.

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

  The RAM 513 is configured such that a backup voltage can be supplied from the power supply 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, and data can be held (backup), and all stored in the stack area, work area, and backup area 513a Data is backed up. If data stored in at least the stack area and the backup area 513a is backed up, it is not necessary to back up the data stored in all the areas. For example, the data stored in the stack area and the backup area 513a may be backed up, and the data stored in the work area may not be backed up.

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

  In the work area, a payout permission flag in which the payout control of the winning balls by the payout control device 311 is set, a command reception flag set when the command transmitted from the main control device 261 is received, and the main control device 261 And a command buffer in which the command sent from the device is stored.

  The payout permission flag is a flag for setting the payout permission of the winning balls, and is turned on when the specific command for permitting the payout of the winning balls is transmitted from the main control device 261 and the specific command is received, and the initialization is performed. It is turned off when it is restored before processing or power off. In this embodiment, a specific command is a payout initialization command that instructs initialization processing of the RAM 513 of the payout control device 311, a winning ball command that instructs payout of a winning ball, and the main control device 261 is restored. There are three of the payout return commands sent in case.

  The command reception flag is a flag for confirming whether or not the payout control device 311 has received a command, and is turned on when any command is received, and similar to the payout permission flag, processing of initial setting or power off It is turned off when returning to the previous state, and turned off when determination of the command received by the command determination process is performed.

  The command buffer is configured of a ring buffer that temporarily stores a command transmitted from the main control device 261. The ring buffer has a predetermined storage area, and commands are stored with regularity from the beginning to the end of the storage area, and when the command is stored in all the storage areas, it is stored at the beginning of the storage area. The return command is configured to be updated. Therefore, when the command is stored and when the command is read, the storage pointer and the read pointer in the command buffer are updated, and the storage and the reading of the command are performed based on the respective pointers.

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

  The card unit connection board 314 is a ball operation unit (ball lending button 121 and return button 122) on the front of the pachinko machine 10, and a card unit (ball lending unit) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10 in a game hall or the like. , And are electrically connected to each other, and take in a ball lending operation command from the player and output it to the card unit. The card unit connection board 314 can be omitted in a cash machine in which the game balls are directly lent out to the upper tray 19 from the ball lending device or the like without passing through the card unit.

  The launch control device 312 permits or prohibits the launch of the gaming ball by the launch device 60, and the launch device 60 is permitted to drive when the predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, the release control signal 311 outputs a release permission signal, the player detects that the handle 18 is touched by a sensor signal, and the release prohibition button 18a for stopping the release The launch device 60 is driven on the condition that the game ball is not operated (see FIG. 1), and the gaming ball is fired at a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the handle 18.

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

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

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

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

  The VDP 526 is a type of drawing circuit that directly operates an LCD driver (liquid crystal drive circuit) incorporated in the decorative symbol display device 42. Since the VDP 526 is formed into an IC chip, it is also referred to as a "drawing chip", and the substance of the VDP 526 should be referred to as a microcomputer chip incorporating firmware dedicated to drawing processing. The VDP 526 adjusts the respective timings of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524 and the like to intervene in reading and writing of data, and reads the display data stored in the video RAM 524 at a predetermined timing and causes the decorative symbol display device 42 to display it.

  Further, the power supply device 313 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each part of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 542 for monitoring power supply interruption due to a power failure, etc., and a RAM erase switch circuit 543 connected to the RAM erase switch 323. And have.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described. In the present embodiment, the CPU 501 provided in the main control device 261 as a main control means performs lottery using various counter information in the game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, a jackpot random number counter C1 as a means for generating a jackpot random number for use in a lottery for whether or not to generate a jackpot state, and a type used for determination of a jackpot type (class lottery). A decision counter C2, a variation selection counter C3 used to decide whether or not a reach state is to be generated in the decorative symbol display device 42, an initial value random number counter CINI used to set an initial value of the big hit random number counter C1, and The first variation type counter CS1 and the second variation type counter CS2 used for determining the variation display time of the second special display devices 43L and 43R (the decorative symbol display device 42), and the lottery of the normal symbol display device 41 It is decided to use the normal symbol random number counter C4 used in the ball assist lottery). The variation selection counter C3 is also used for a lottery of reach type when the decorative symbol display device 42 is detached and varied. The variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are also used for variation pattern selection (effect pattern selection) of the decorative symbol display device 42. More specifically, the variation time of the special display devices 43L and 43R is determined according to the determined variation pattern, and the variation mode and the variation time, ie, the presentation pattern in the decorative symbol display device 42 are determined.

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

  The RAM 503 has a special variation suspension area as a suspension storage area in which the big hit random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2 and the variation selection counter C3 are stored and an ordinary symbol random number counter C4 value is usually stored. A change holding area is provided. The normal change pending area is provided with one execution area and four pending areas (pending first to pending fourth areas). In each reserve area of the ordinary variation reserve area, the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 is stored in time series in accordance with the passage history of the gaming ball to the through gate 34. By adopting the configuration, the variable display on the normal symbol display device 41 can be held up to four times.

  Further, the special variation reserve area includes a first special variation reserve area and a second special variation storage area each including four reserve areas (preserve first to reserve fourth area), and one execution area. In each reserve area of the first special variation reserve area, each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, and the variation selection counter C3 is time-series in accordance with the winning history of the gaming ball to the upper winning opening 33a. Stored in In each reserve area of the second special variation reserve area, each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, and the variation selection counter C3 is time-series in accordance with the game ball history of the gaming ball to the lower prize aperture 33b. Stored in By adopting the configuration, it is possible to hold the variable display on the special display devices 43L and 43R up to four times.

  Describing each of the counters in detail, the jackpot random number counter C1 is sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 599, for example, and reaches the upper limit (that is, 599) as the final value, and then 0 which is the lower limit as the open price. It is configured to return to. Normally, when the big hit random number counter C1 makes one revolution, the value of the initial value random number counter CINI at that time is read as the next initial value of the big hit random number counter C1. The initial value random number counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the big hit random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599), and is updated once every timer interrupt and repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the normal processing. On the other hand, the big hit random number counter C1 is periodically updated (once in each timer interrupt in the present embodiment), and the value of the big hit random number counter C1 is stored in the big hit random number counter buffer. Then, at the timing when the game ball reaches the upper winning opening 33a or the lower winning opening 33b of the start winning unit 33, the value of the big hit random number counter C1 stored in the big hit random number counter buffer is stored in the special variation hold area .

  Further, in the present embodiment, the number of the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 that becomes the jackpot in the low probability state (normal mode, time shortening mode) is two, and the value is “7, 307”, and the probability is high. In the state (probability variation mode, latency mode), the number of the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 which is the jackpot is 20, and the value thereof is “7 to 16, 307 to 316”. In the present embodiment, the ROM 502 is provided with two success / failure determination tables serving as winning value storage means to be referred to when determining whether the value of the big hit random number counter C1 corresponds to the big hit. 7, 307 "is stored as a big hit value, there are a first success or failure determination table, and a second good or bad determination table stored as" 8 to 16, 308 to 316 "as a big hit value.

  In the normal mode, the probability (big hit probability) to win the big hit in the lottery is 1/300, the fluctuation time in the normal symbol display device 41 for teaching the result of the ball entry assist lottery is 6 seconds In addition, when winning in the entry assistance lottery, the lower winning opening 33b (opening and closing member 33c) is opened for 0.6 seconds.

  In the probability variation mode, the jackpot probability is 1/30, and the jackpot is easier to hit than the normal mode. In the definite change mode, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol display device 41 based on the entry assist lottery is 2 seconds, which is shorter than that in the normal mode, and when the entry assist lottery is won, the lower winning opening 33b Is released three times, and each opening time is 2 seconds. That is, in the definite variation mode, the variation time in the normal symbol display device 41 is shorter than in the normal mode, and the opening time of the lower winnings opening 33b per winning of the entry assist lottery is longer and the number of times of opening is larger. Become. As a result, since the time slot in which the lower winning opening 33b is in the open state becomes longer, the gaming ball frequently enters the lower winning opening 33b (high entering state), and a winning lottery is made. It will be done continuously and it will be in a good state of ball holding. In the high ball entering state, the probability that the “o” symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 41 (the winning probability of the ball entry assist lottery) may be made higher than that in the normal mode.

  In the time reduction mode, the jackpot probability is 1/300. Further, in the time reduction mode, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol display device 41 based on the entry assist lottery is 2 seconds, and when the entry assist lottery is won, the lower winning opening 33b is opened three times, Each opening time is 2 seconds. That is, the time reduction mode is the same low probability as the normal mode but the jackpot probability is the same as the probability variation mode when only the operation of the start winning unit 33 is seen. In the present embodiment, after the end of the jackpot state of “7 RN”, the time reduction mode is set over the total of 100 variable displays performed on the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R. In addition, the time reduction mode ends at the time when a total of 100 variable displays are performed on the special display devices 43L and 43R even if no jackpot state occurs, and thereafter, the mode is shifted to the normal mode.

  The type determination counter C2 is configured to be incremented by one in order, for example, within the range of 0 to 19 and return to the lower limit value of 0 after reaching the upper limit value (that is, 19). Further, the ROM 502 is provided with a type determination table which is referred to when it is determined which of the jackpot types the value of the type determination counter C2 corresponds to. Then, when the player wins in the lottery, the type of the jackpot state type to be granted is determined based on the value of the type determination counter C2 (type lottery is performed), and the jackpot state of the determined type is awarded The Rukoto.

  The type determination counter C2 is periodically updated (once for each timer interrupt in this embodiment), and the value of the type determination counter C2 is stored in the type determination counter buffer. The value of the type determination counter C2 stored in the type determination counter buffer is stored in the special variation reserve area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball is won in the upper winning opening 33a or the lower winning opening 33b of the start winning unit 33. Ru.

  The variation selection counter C3 is configured to be incremented by one in order, for example, within the range of 0 to 238, and return to the lower limit value of 0 after reaching the upper limit value (that is, 238). In the present embodiment, after the reach state occurs with respect to the decorative symbol by the variation selection counter C3, the reach state occurs similarly to the “front and back out of reach” in which the final stop symbol is shifted by only one before and after the reach symbol. After the final final stop design stops other than the front and rear reach design, it is decided to draw out "reach out except back and forth deviation" and "complete out" that reach condition does not occur. In the present embodiment, the ROM 502 is provided with a reach determination table storing the correspondence between the value of the variation selection counter C3 and the reach type. In the reach determination table, the value of "0 to 238" is stored, C3 = 0, 1 corresponds to the back and forth reach, C3 = 2 to 21 corresponds to the other than back and forth, C3 = 22 to 238 is completely It is configured to respond to the disconnection.

  The variation selection counter C3 is periodically updated (once for each timer interrupt in this embodiment), and the value of the variation selection counter C3 is stored in the variation selection counter buffer. The value of the variation selection counter C3 stored in the variation selection counter buffer is stored in the special variation suspension area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the gaming ball wins the upper winning opening 33a or the lower winning opening 33b of the start winning unit 33. Ru.

  Also, of the two variation type counters CS1 and CS2, one variation type counter CS1 is sequentially added one by one within the range of 0 to 59, for example, and after reaching the upper limit value (that is, 59), is the lower limit value The other variation type counter CS2 is configured to return 1 to 0, which is the lower limit value after reaching the upper limit value (that is, 37). It has become. For example, the first variation type counter CS1 determines the reach pattern of decoration symbols such as so-called normal reach, super reach, premium reach, and other rough symbol variation modes, and the second variation type counter CS2 determines the final stop symbol after reach occurrence. A more detailed pattern variation mode is determined, such as the elapsed time until the stop (in this example, the middle pattern). Therefore, various combinations of fluctuation patterns can be easily realized by combining these fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2. Further, it is also possible to determine the symbol variation mode only by the first variation type counter CS1, or to determine the symbol variation mode similarly by combining the first variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol.

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

  Note that the size and range of each counter are merely an example and can be arbitrarily changed. However, it is desirable that the sizes of the big hit random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, the variation selection counter C3, and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 be different prime numbers and be values that are not synchronized in any case.

  Also, the normal symbol random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is sequentially incremented by one within the range of 0 to 9, for example, and returns to the upper limit value (that is, reaches 9 and then to the lower limit value 0). The random number counter C4 is periodically updated (once for each timer interrupt in this embodiment), and the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 is acquired when the gaming ball passes either the left or right through gate 34. Winning The number of random number values is 6. The range is “3 to 8.” And, when the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 to be won is obtained, the variation display is predetermined in the normal symbol display device 41. After the time is performed, the symbol corresponding to the winning (in this example, "o") is stopped and displayed, and the lower winning opening 33b (opening and closing member 33c) is opened in a pattern according to the game mode at that time.

  Next, each control process executed by the CPU 501 in the main control device 261 will be described with reference to a flowchart. The processing of the CPU 501 is roughly classified into main processing activated upon turning on the power, timer interrupt processing activated periodically (in this embodiment, in 2 msec cycle), and stop signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). The NMI interrupt process is activated by the input of the above, and for convenience of explanation, first, the timer interrupt process and the NMI interrupt process will be described, and then the main process will be described.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing, which is executed by the CPU 501 of the main control unit 261 every 2 msec, for example. First, in step S301, reading processing of various winning switches is executed. That is, while reading the states of various switches (except the RAM erase switch 323) connected to the main control device 261, the state of the switches is determined and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored. On the other hand, when there is no detection information, the process proceeds to the next process as it is.

  When there is detection information of various winning switches, the value of the corresponding winning ball counter is added. Further, in the external output process of the normal process described later, a prize ball command based on the value of each prize ball counter is output to the payout control device 311, and a prize ball is awarded based on the prize ball command (game balls are dispensed) ). Further, upon the output of the prize ball command, the value of each prize ball counter is reset.

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

  In step S303, random number update processing is executed. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, the variation selection counter C3, and the normal symbol random number counter C4 are respectively incremented by 1, and their counter values are maximum values (in this embodiment, 599, 19 respectively). , 238, 9) and clear to 0 respectively. Then, the updated values of the counters C1, C2, C3, and C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  Thereafter, in step S304, start-up winning processing accompanying the winning of the start-up winning unit 33 is executed, and in step S305, through-gate passing processing accompanying passing of the gaming ball to the through gate 34 is executed. Thereafter, the timer interrupt process is temporarily ended.

  Here, the start winning process of step S304 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the execution area and each reserve area of the special variation reserve area, a pass / fail random number storage area for storing the value of the big hit random number counter C1, a winning type random number storage area for storing the value of the type determination counter C2, and the variation selection counter C3. A reach random number storage area for storing values is provided. In the present embodiment, the pass / fail random number storage area stores the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 using 2 bytes. Further, each of the winning type random number storage area and the reach random number storage area uses 1 byte, and stores the value of the type determination counter C2 and the value of the variation selection counter C3. In addition, the upper hold counter Na counts the number of pending variable displays triggered by the winning of the upper winning opening 33a, and the lower pending counter Nb counts the number of pending floating displays triggered by the winning of the lower winning opening 33b. Is provided.

  First, in step S501, it is determined based on detection information of the second start winning switch 224b whether or not the gaming ball has won in the lower winning opening 33b. When an affirmative determination is made in step S501, in step S502, it is determined whether the value of the lower hold counter Nb is less than the upper limit ("4" in the present embodiment). When negative determination is carried out by step S501 or S502, it transfers to step S510. On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S502, the process proceeds to step S503, and the lower hold counter Nb is incremented by one.

  In the subsequent step S504, the jackpot random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, and the value of the variation selection counter C3 updated in the random number update process of step S303 (the jackpot random number counter buffer, the type determination counter buffer, and the variation selection counter buffer) Each stored value) is stored in the first area (a random number storage area, a win type random number storage area, and a reach random number storage area) of free storage areas of the special variation storage area. After step S504, the process proceeds to step S505.

  In step S505, a jackpot determination process is performed to determine whether the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 newly stored in the special change reserving area is a value corresponding to a jackpot. The details of the jackpot determination process will be described later.

  In the subsequent step S506, when it is determined in step S505 that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to the jackpot, the jackpot based on the value of the type determination counter C2 newly stored in the special variation suspension area Perform type determination processing to determine the type of The details of the type determination process will be described later.

  In the following step S507, if it is determined in step S505 that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is not a value corresponding to the jackpot, it is determined based on the value of the fluctuation selection counter C3 newly stored in the special fluctuation suspension area. A reach determination process is performed to determine the type of reach at the time of fluctuation. The details of the reach determination process will be described later.

  In step S508, a continuous effect determination process is performed to determine whether or not a series of effects (hereinafter referred to as "continuous effect") is performed over a plurality of continuous variable displays. The details of the continuous effect determination process will be described later. Further, in the present embodiment, the functions of step S505, step S506, step S507, etc. constitute combination determining means. Furthermore, the functions of steps S501 and S502 constitute condition satisfaction detection means, the functions of steps S504 and the like constitute judgment value extraction processing and judgment value storage processing, and the functions of step S505 etc indicate the first pass / fail judgment processing. Configure.

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

  First, in step S5101, whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 newly stored in the special variation reserving area matches one of “7” and “307” which is the value stored in the first success or failure determination table Determine if By the way, "7" and "307" are values that become jackpots in both the low probability state and the high probability state.

  Although the process of step S5101 is simplified and described in FIG. 14A for convenience, in practice, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is "7", and If a negative determination is made in the determination, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is "307", and if a positive determination is made in either of these determinations, a positive determination is made in step S5101 and If a negative determination is made in either determination, a negative determination is made in step S5101.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S5101, the first pass / fail flag is turned on in step S5102. Furthermore, in step S5105, the rewrite prohibition flag is set to ON, and this processing ends. The rewrite prohibition flag is a flag indicating that the display mode (combination) of the decorative symbol is prohibited to be rewritten as a combination of “opportunity eyes” at the time of variable display. In the present embodiment, in the decorative symbol display device 42, the combination in which the stop display is simultaneously displayed in combinations other than the combination of three identical decorative symbols, the combination of the jackpot and the combination of the reach is referred to "Match".

  In the present embodiment, in addition to the success or failure random number storage area for storing the value of the big hit random number counter C1, information on whether or not the big hit state occurs in the success or failure random number storage area is not provided separately. Is stored (overwritten). As described above, the pass / fail random number storage area uses 2 bytes, and in the step S5102, for example, "1010101010101010" is set in the pass / fail random number storage area. In the present embodiment, for the sake of convenience, the setting of the pass / fail random number storage area will be described as turning on the first pass / fail flag.

  If a negative determination is made in step S5101, in step S5103, the value of jackpot random number counter C1 newly stored in the special variation suspension area is the value stored in the second pass / fail judgment table [8-16, 308] It is determined whether or not it is "316". By the way, "8 to 16, 308 to 316" is a value that is a jackpot only in the probability variation mode. Incidentally, also in the determination process, it is determined whether or not the value of the big hit random number counter C1 and each value corresponding to the big hit match in practice as described above.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S5103, the second pass / fail flag is turned on in step S5104. Further, after the rewrite prohibition flag is set to ON in step S5105, the present process is ended. When the second pass / fail flag is turned on, this means that, for example, “11001011011001100” is set for the pass / fail random number storage area. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5103, that is, even if the high probability state is "out", this processing ends. Further, in the present embodiment, functions such as setting a pass / fail flag in step S5102, step S5104, etc. constitute result storage processing.

  Note that, as described above, in the present embodiment, since information relating to the pass / fail is stored using 2 bytes, for example, when noise occurs, the pass / fail flag (stored contents of the pass / fail random number storage area) is rewritten. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of a jackpot state when the player is not winning, or the occurrence of a jackpot state when the player is elected. Further, the pattern (combination of “1” and “0”) set in the pass / fail random number storage area in the big hit determination process is a pattern which is not used when storing the value of the big hit random number counter C1 in the pass / fail random number storage area. is there.

  Next, the type determination process of step S506 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S5201, it is determined whether or not the first or second pass / fail flag is set to ON in the jackpot determination process performed immediately before. If a negative determination is made in step S5201 (there is no possibility that a jackpot state will occur), the present process ends.

  On the other hand, if a positive determination is made in step S5201 (there is a possibility that a big hit will occur), the type determination table is taken into consideration in step S5202, and the type determination counter C2 newly stored in the special variation suspension area is It is determined whether the value matches with the value "0" corresponding to "16 RS". If an affirmative determination is made in step S5202, the 16RS flag is turned on in step S5203, and then the present process ends.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to the winning type random number storage area for storing the value of the type determination counter C2, the 16 RS flag or the like is not separately provided, and "16 RS", "7 RS" in the winning type random number storage area. , "7 RN" is stored (overwritten). As described above, the win classification random number storage area uses 1 byte, and in the step S5203, for example, "10101010" is set in the win classification random number storage area. In the present embodiment, for convenience, that a pattern indicating a big hit type such as “16 RS” is set in the win type random number storage area is referred to as turning on a flag (16 RS flag or the like) indicating a big hit type. explain.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5202, in step S5204, the type determination table is taken into consideration, and the value of type determination counter C2 newly stored in the special variation suspension area corresponds to "7 RN". It is determined whether or not it matches any of “19”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5204, in step S5205, the 7RN flag is turned on (for example, "00011111" is set for the winning type random number storage area), and then the process ends. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5204, the 7RS flag is turned on in step S5206 (for example, "00010000" is set for the winning type random number storage area), and then the process ends.

  The pattern (combination of "1" and "0") set in the win type random number storage area in the type determination process is not used when storing the value of the type determination counter C2 in the win type random number storage area It is a pattern.

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

  First, in step S5301, it is determined whether or not the first yes / no flag is set in the jackpot determination process performed immediately before. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5301, that is, if a big hit occurs in both the low probability state and the high probability state (the big hit state always occurs), this processing ends as it is.

  On the other hand, if the negative determination is made in step S5301, that is, if the big hit state does not occur at least in the low probability state (there is a possibility that it will be out), the reach determination table is taken into consideration in step S5302 It is determined whether or not the value of the variation selection counter C3 stored in the special variation reserving area matches one of the values "0, 1" corresponding to "reach before and after". When an affirmative determination is made in step S5302, in step S5303, the front / rear flag indicating the occurrence of the front / rear outreach is turned on. Furthermore, in step S5306, the rewrite prohibition flag is set to ON, and this processing ends.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to the reach random number storage area for storing the value of the variation selection counter C3, the front and back flags are not separately provided, and information indicating that the reach random number storage area is "back and forth out of reach". Is stored (overwritten). As described above, the reach random number storage area uses 1 byte, and in the step S5303, for example, "10101010" is set for the reach random number storage area. In the present embodiment, for convenience, the setting of the reach random number storage area will be described as turning on the front / rear flag.

  On the other hand, if negative determination is made in step S5302, the reach determination table is taken into consideration in step S5304, and the value of the fluctuation selection counter C3 newly stored in the special fluctuation suspension area corresponds to "reach other than out of order". It is determined whether or not it matches any one of the values "2 to 21". If an affirmative determination is made in step S5304, a flag other than the front and rear is turned on in step S5305. Furthermore, in step S5306, the rewrite prohibition flag is set to ON, and this processing ends. Note that turning on the flag other than the front and back here means that, for example, “11001100” is set for the reach random number storage area.

  Further, in the case where the negative determination is made in step S5304, that is, in the case of “complete removal” in which the variable display ends without passing through the reach state, the present processing ends. The pattern (combination of “1” and “0”) set in the reach random number storage area in the reach determination process is a pattern that is not used when storing the value of the fluctuation selection counter C3 in the reach random number storage area is there.

  Next, the details of the continuous effect determination process of step S508 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S5401, it is determined whether the value of the lower hold counter Nb is "2" or more. When negative determination is made in step S5401, that is, when no change information is stored in the hold area of the second special change hold area, and the change information (second change display) of this time is stored pending. , This processing ends as it is. That is, the continuous effect is not performed in a state where there is no suspension of the variable display on the same starting opening (upper winning opening 33a or lower winning opening 33b).

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S5401, in step S5402, a suspension area in which the continuous effect flag is set on in the suspension storage area (in this example, all suspension areas of the first and second special variation suspension areas) Determines whether the target exists). The continuous effect flag is a flag that is turned on when the continuous effect is performed in the corresponding variable display. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5402, the present process ends. That is, the continuous effect is configured not to be performed redundantly, which can prevent the continuous effect from being continuous over more than the maximum number of pending displays.

  On the other hand, if the negative determination is made in step S5402, the rewrite prohibition flag is set on in the reserve storage area (in this example, all reserve areas of the first and second special variation reserve areas are targeted) in step S5403. It is determined whether or not there is a pending area. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5403, the present process ends. In other words, if the variable display where the jackpot state or the reach state occurs (the continuous display is set not to be performed when the variable display is stored on hold) is already stored on hold, the jackpot state or reach It is configured not to change the combination of the stop display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the state, and among the continuous change displays in which the continuous effect is performed, the jackpot state or the reach state in the change display in the middle, not the last change display. Can be avoided.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5403, it is determined in step S5404 whether the first yes / no flag is set to on. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5404, it is determined in step S5405 whether the value of the continuous effect counter C5 is any one of "0 to 27". The continuous effect counter C5 is configured, for example, as a loop counter that is incremented by one in order within the range of 0 to 61 and returns to the lower limit value of 0 after reaching the upper limit value. The continuous effect counter C5 is periodically updated (for example, once for each timer interrupt), and the value is stored in the corresponding counter buffer. Then, the value of the continuous effect counter C5 stored in the counter buffer is stored in the special variation reserve area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the gaming ball wins the upper winning opening 33a or the lower winning opening 33b of the start winning unit 33. It becomes.

  If a negative determination is made in step S5405, the present process ends. On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S5405, a continuous effect setting process is performed in step S5406. More specifically, in the continuous effect setting process, the continuous effect flag of all the holding areas in the second special change holding area in which change information is stored is set to ON, and the change information of the second special change holding area is stored. Other than the pending area where the current variable display is stored (the pending area for which the variable display to be executed at the end among the currently suspended variable displays is held) among the reserved areas being Set the chance area flag on the hold area of. After step S5406, the process ends.

  The continuous effect flag is a flag indicating that it is a variable display for deriving a series of continuous effects performed over a plurality of continuous variable displays. Further, the chance eye flag is a flag indicating that the decorative symbol is to be stopped and displayed in the combination of chances in the decorative symbol display device 42. In the present embodiment, when the continuous effect is continued, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the combination of chances in the decorative symbol display device 42, and the last of the variable displays in which the continuous effect is performed In the variable display of the decoration pattern is to be displayed stopped in combinations other than chance eyes.

  If the negative determination is made in step S5404, in step S5407, a mode storage area described later is referred to in detail, and it is determined whether or not a high probability state (probability variation mode) is made. Discrimination information for discriminating the game mode is stored in the mode storage area. In the present embodiment, one of the values “11”, “12”, and “21” is stored in the mode storage area, “11” corresponds to the normal mode, and “12” is the time reduction mode. "21" corresponds to the positive variation mode. That is, in step S5404, it is determined whether or not the state is a high probability state by determining whether "21" is stored in the mode storage area.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S5407, it is determined in step S5408 whether the second yes / no flag is set to on. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5408, that is, if it is a variable display corresponding to the jackpot state, the process proceeds to step S5405.

  On the other hand, if the negative determination is made in step S5408, or if the negative determination is made in step S5407, that is, if it is a variable display corresponding to "out" instead of "big hit", then in step S5409 It is determined whether the setting is on. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5409, it is determined in step S5410 whether the value of the continuous effect counter C5 is any one of "0 to 15". When an affirmative determination is made in step S5410, the process proceeds to step S5406. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5410, the present process ends.

  In addition, if the negative determination is made in step S5409, that is, if the reach does not occur, or even if the reach occurs, the decorative symbol to be finally displayed as a stop is shifted by two or more frames before and after the stop display. In the case of a reach other than an out-of-position, this processing ends. That is, in the present embodiment, basically, when the continuous advance notice occurs, either the jackpot state or the back and forth reach is generated finally.

  Returning to the explanation of FIG. 13, in step S 509 following step S 508, processing for setting a preceding command is performed. In the start command, which of the upper winning opening 33a or the lower winning opening 33b is triggered is the fluctuation information (predetermined information used to determine the content of the fluctuation display) which is reserved and stored Together with information indicating the result of the jackpot determination process, the type determination process, the reach determination process, and the continuous effect determination process, and is output to the sub control device 262 in the next external output process (see step S201). Ru.

  After the process of step S509, or when the negative determination is made in step S501 or step S502, in step S510, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has won in the upper winning opening 33a of the first start winning unit switch 224a. It discriminates by detection information. If a negative determination is made in step S510, the present process ends. On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative, in step S511, the value of the upper suspension counter Na that counts the number of suspension of variable display triggered by the winning of the upper winning opening 33a is the upper limit value ("4" in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not it is less than. If a negative determination is made in step S511, the present process ends. On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S511, the process proceeds to step S512, and the upper hold counter Na is incremented by one.

  In the following step S513, each value of the big hit random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, and the variation selection counter C3 is displayed as a vacant hold area (a random number storage area for winning or not, a win type random number storage area, a reach random number storage area) Store in). After step S513, the process proceeds to step S514.

  In step S514, a jackpot determination process is performed to determine whether the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 newly stored in the special variation suspension area is a value corresponding to a jackpot. The details of the jackpot determination process have already been described above.

  In the following step S515, when it is determined in step S514 that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to the jackpot, the jackpot based on the value of the type determination counter C2 newly stored in the special variation suspension area A type determination process is performed to determine the type. The details of the type determination process have already been described above.

  In the following step S516, if it is determined in step S514 that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is not a value corresponding to the jackpot, a reach based on the value of the fluctuation selection counter C3 newly stored in the special fluctuation suspension area Perform reach determination processing to determine the type of The details of the reach determination process have already been described above.

  In continuing step S517, the continuous production | presentation determination processing which determines whether it performs continuous production based on the fluctuation information newly memorize | stored in the special fluctuation | variation suspension area is performed. The continuous effect determination process in step S517 is basically the same as the continuous effect determination process in step S508, and the target is the first special change reserving area, so the process is detailed. The explanation is omitted. Further, the function of step S517 and the like constitutes a continuous effect determination means.

  After step S517, in step S518, a process of setting a preceding command is performed, and the process ends. In the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the upper winning opening 33a and the lower winning opening 33b, the value of the big hit random number counter C1 etc. is directly stored in the special variation suspension area, and then the big hit determination processing, type determination processing And the reach determination process is executed, but the present invention is not particularly limited to such a configuration. For example, there is provided a temporary storage area (working area) for temporarily storing the value of the big hit random number counter C1 etc. when these values are obtained, and the information stored in the temporary storage area After the determination process and the reach determination process are performed, a configuration may be employed in which the corresponding special variation reserve area is stored in the reserve area.

  Next, the through gate passing process of step S305 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In step S601, it is determined based on detection information of the through gate switch 225 whether the gaming ball has passed through the through gate 34 or not. If a negative determination is made in step S601, the present process ends.

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

  Further, in the subsequent step S604, a random number related to the pass / fail is acquired. Specifically, the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 updated in the random number update process of the step S303 is stored in the first free storage area of the normal variation reserving area of the RAM 503. Thereafter, the through gate passage processing is ended.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing NMI interrupt processing, and this processing is executed by the CPU 501 of the main control unit 261 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interrupt, the state of main controller 261 at the time of power-off is stored in backup area 503 a of RAM 503.

  That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off due to the occurrence of a blackout or the like, the blackout signal SK1 is output from the blackout monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 501 in the main control device 261. Then, the CPU 501 interrupts the control under execution and starts the NMI interrupt processing, and in step S401, stores the power-off occurrence information in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503 as the setting of the power-off occurrence information, and performs the NMI interrupt processing. finish.

  The above NMI interrupt processing is also executed by the payout control device 311 in the same manner, and the occurrence of power-off is stored in the backup area 513 a of the RAM 513 by such an NMI interrupt. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off due to the occurrence of a blackout or the like, the blackout signal SK1 is output from the blackout monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311, and the CPU 511 interrupts the control under execution. Then, the NMI interrupt processing of FIG. 12 is started. The contents are as described above.

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

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

  Thereafter, data backup processing is executed on the RAM 503 in the CPU 501. That is, in step S103, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply 313 is pressed (ON), and if pressed, the process proceeds to step S112 to clear (delete) the backup data. Do. On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 is not pressed, it is determined in the subsequent step S104 whether or not the power-off occurrence information is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. Here, if not set, the backup data is not stored, so the process also proceeds to step S112 in this case. If occurrence information of power-off is set in the backup area 503a, the RAM determination value is calculated in step S105, and in the subsequent step S106, whether the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored at the time of power-off That is, determine the effectiveness of the backup. If the RAM determination value calculated here does not match the RAM determination value stored at the time of power-off, the backed up data is destroyed, so the process also proceeds to step S112 in this case.

  In the process of step S112, an initialization command is transmitted to initialize the sub control device 262, the payout control device 311, and the like. Thereafter, the process proceeds to RAM initialization processing (step S113 etc.). The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at a work area address of the RAM 503. Instead of the RAM determination value, it is also possible to determine the effectiveness of the backup based on whether or not the keyword written in the predetermined area of the RAM 503 is correctly stored.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when it is desired to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, for example, at the time of opening of the hall, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 323. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 323 is turned on, the process proceeds to the initialization process of the RAM (step S113 etc.). In addition, when the occurrence information of the power failure is not set, or when the backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value etc.), the process similarly shifts to the initialization process (step S113 etc.) of the RAM 503. That is, in step S113, the use area of the RAM 503 is cleared to 0, and in the subsequent step S114, an initial value of the RAM 503 is set. Thereafter, in step S111, interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to the normal processing described later.

  On the other hand, when the RAM erase switch 323 is not pressed (step S103: NO), the condition that power generation interruption information is set and that the RAM determination value (checksum value etc.) is normal are satisfied. Then, the processing at the time of power recovery (processing at the time of power failure recovery) is executed. That is, in step S107, the stack pointer before power-off is restored, and in step S108, the power-off occurrence information is cleared.

  In step S109, a command to return the control device on the sub side to the gaming state when the power is turned off is transmitted. In step S110, the used register is restored from the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. Thereafter, in step S111, interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to the normal processing described later.

  Next, the flow of the normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this normal process, the main process of the game is executed. As an outline thereof, the processes of steps S201 to S210 are executed as periodic processes of 4 msec cycle, and the counter updating processes of steps S211 and S212 are executed with the remaining time.

  First, in step S201, a control signal based on the setting contents of the special display devices 43L, 43R, the start winning unit 33, etc. updated in the previous normal processing is transmitted to each device, or output data such as a command is Execute external output processing to transmit to each control device.

  For example, at the time of variation display of a decoration symbol by the decoration symbol display device 42, a variation pattern command, a symbol command and the like are transmitted to the sub control device 262. That is, the variation pattern command and the symbol command are output to the sub-control device 262 in order to cause the decorative symbol display device 42 to perform the display effect according to the display performed on the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R. Command. On the other hand, the sub-control device 262 having input the variation pattern command, the symbol command, etc. determines the variation mode (variation time, effect mode, etc.) of the decorative symbol display device 42 based on the various commands. Is instructed to the display control device 45 so as to display (variation display) on the decorative symbol display device 42.

  For convenience, the variation pattern command and the like will be described here. The variation pattern command includes information for identifying the variation type of the decorative symbol, such as normal reach, super reach, and premium reach. The variation pattern command and the like are originally binary numbers of 2 bytes (the same output method as the hold information command), but are indicated by a hexadecimal number of 4 bits for convenience. In the present embodiment, for example, in the normal mode, any one of “FF10”, “FF11”, “FF12”, “FF13”, “FF14”, “FF15”, and “FF16” is set as the variation pattern command. Further, in the definite variation mode and the time shortening mode, “FD10”, “FD11”, “FD12”, “FD13”, “FD14”, “FD15”, and “FD16” are set. On the other hand, in the sub-control device 262, the relationship between the variation pattern command and the variation type of the decorative symbol is stored as a table. Then, the sub-control device 262 determines the effect pattern and the like of the variable display based on the change pattern command, and controls the display control device 45 and the voice.

  Hereinafter, the variation type of the decorative symbol and the correspondence between the variation type and the variation pattern command will be described.

  The normal reach is a reach pattern in which no special display is displayed except for the variation of the decorative symbol. Then, “FF11” or “FD11” is set in the fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the normal reach according to the mode. In the definite change mode and the time shortening mode, the variable display time is shortened as compared with the normal mode even in the case of various reach. For example, the variable display time for which the normal reach is derived is “15 seconds” in the normal mode, and “10 seconds” in the definite variation mode and the time shortening mode.

  In Super Reach, characters etc. are displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 in addition to the decorative symbol while the decorative symbol is being variably displayed (after reaching the reach condition), and this is a reach pattern that brings a sense of expectation to the player. is there. In this embodiment, three types of super reach SR1, SR2, and SR3 are prepared as the super reach, and the variable display time is different for each type of super reach. And if it is a super reach SR1, "FF12" or "FD12" is set as the variation pattern command, if it is a super reach SR2, "FF13" or "FD13" is set, if it is a super reach SR3, "FF14" or "FD14" Is set.

  Premium reach is an effect mode that can be derived only when a jackpot state occurs, and during the variable display of the decorative symbol (after reaching the reaching state), a character or the like having a pattern different from the super reach is displayed in addition to the decorative symbol. It is a reach pattern that causes the player to have a sense of expectation. Two types of premium reach PR1 and PR2 are prepared for the premium reach of the present embodiment, and the variable display time is different for each type of premium reach. And if it is premium reach PR1, "FF15" or "FD15" will be set to a change pattern command. In the case of the premium reach PR2, "FF16" or "FD16" is set.

  In addition, "FF10" or "FD10" is set as the variation pattern command according to the mode to the variation pattern command corresponding to "completely out" which is not in any reach state. In the present embodiment, the variable display time which is completely out is set to “10 seconds” in the normal mode, and “6 seconds” in the probability variation mode and the time shortening mode. By the way, "the chance eye" corresponds to the "completely out", and the variable display time is "10 seconds" or "6 seconds".

  Further, the sub control device 262 determines a stop symbol (a combination of stop symbols) based on the symbol command, and displays it after the fluctuation time has elapsed. The symbol command is a command for causing the sub controller 262 to determine the stop symbol, and a combination of probability variation big hit symbols, a combination of normal big hit symbols, a combination of back and forth symbols, a combination of back and forth symbols, a chance symbol It designates six categories of combination and combination of completely out of design. These divisions are indicated, for example, by “AA11”, “AA12”, “AA13”, “AA14”, “AA15”, “AA16”, and any one of these is set as a symbol command. On the other hand, in the sub control device 262, the relationship between these commands and the stop symbol is stored in a table. Then, the sub control device 262 stops and displays the combination of the symbols corresponding to the symbol command.

  The combination of probability variation big hit symbols is a combination of symbols consisting of any one of 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 odd numbers. Also, usually the combination of jackpot symbols is a combination of symbols consisting of any 2, 4, 6, 8 of even number Zorozu. In this embodiment, in the case of the probability variation big hit (“16 RS” or “7 RS”), the variable display is stopped and displayed in the combination of the probability variation big hit symbol or the normal big hit symbol, and in the case of the normal big hit (“7 RN”) The variable display is normally stopped and displayed by the combination of the jackpot symbols.

  And in the case of a definite variation big hit, "AA11" is set to symbol command, and in the case of a big hit normally, "AA12" is set to symbol command. Then, when “AA11” is set to the symbol command, the sub-control device 262 determines one of the symbol combinations consisting of any one of the 1 to 9 Zoromes as the stop symbol, and “AA12”. If "is set," one of the symbol combinations consisting of any of 2, 4, 6, and 8 is selected as the stop symbol.

  The combination of the front and back outset design corresponds to the “front and back out of reach reach” where the final stop design is shifted by one before and after the reach design after reaching reach and corresponds to the combination of front and back outset design "AA13" is set to the symbol command. The combination of the symbols other than the front and back is a symbol corresponding to the "reach other than back and forth deviation" in which the final stop symbol stops other than the front and back of the reach symbol after reach is generated. "AA14" is set to the command. The combination of the chance symbol is to stop the "eye of chance" when the continuous rendition to be performed over a plurality of continuous variable displays is continued, and the symbol command corresponding to the chance symbol (the chance of eye) is " AA16 "is set. The combination of completely out of the pattern corresponds to "completely out of place" which does not generate even reach other than the combination of chance pattern, and "AA15" is set to the symbol command corresponding to the combination of completely out of pattern . In the present embodiment, when the combination of the front and back sides of the symbol, the combination of the front and back sides, and the combination of the front and back sides are stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, the display is “off”.

  Although details will be described later, when "AA13" to "AA16" are set in the symbol command, the sub control device 262 stops the combination of symbols stored in the counter buffer of the corresponding RAM 553. Decide as. In this embodiment, although commands “AA13” to “AA16” are prepared as symbol commands for detachment, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, there is only one type of symbol command for detachment, and the sub control The apparatus 262 may be configured to determine the combination of decorative symbols.

  Returning to the explanation of FIG. 10, in step S202, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated. More specifically, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by one and cleared to 0 when their counter values reach the upper limit (59 and 37 in this embodiment), as in the other counters. Do. Then, the updated values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

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

  Thereafter, in step S205, the first display control process is performed. In this process, control relating to the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R is performed, and determination of a jackpot and setting of variable display in the special display devices 43L and 43R and the decorative symbol display device 42 are performed. Details of the first display control process will be described later.

  In step S206, a variable winning device control process is executed. In this process, control relating to the variable winning device 32 is performed. Thereby, when it becomes a big hit state, the opening and closing process of the variable winning device 32 (big winning opening) is repeatedly executed for a predetermined number of rounds. Details of the variable winning device control process will be described later.

  In step S207, a second display control process is performed. In this process, control relating to the normal symbol display device 41 is performed. Details of the second display control process will be described later.

  In step S208, an opportunity handling unit control process is performed. In this process, control relating to the start winning unit 33 is performed. Details of the trigger handling unit control process will be described later.

  After that, in step S209, it is determined whether or not the power-off occurrence information is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. Here, if occurrence information of power-off is not set in the backup area 503a, it is determined in step S210 whether or not the execution timing of the next normal processing has come, that is, a predetermined time (4 msec in this example) from the start of the previous normal processing. It is determined whether or not has elapsed. Then, if the predetermined time has already passed, the process proceeds to step S201, and the processes after step S201 are repeatedly executed.

  On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed from the start of the previous normal processing, updating of the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is performed within the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal processing. It repeatedly executes (step S211, step S212).

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

  In step S212, the change type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated (same as step S202). Specifically, the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when their counter values reach the maximum value (59 and 37 in this example). Then, the change values of the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

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

  If the power-off occurrence information is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503 (step S209: YES), the power is turned off. It will be. In the power failure process, the generation of each interrupt process is first inhibited in step S213, the contents of each register used by the CPU 501 are saved in the stack area in step S214, and the value of the stack pointer is backed up in step S215. Remember to

  Thereafter, in step S216, a power-off notification command indicating that the power is shut off is transmitted to another control device (such as the payout control device 311). Then, in step S217, the RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the backup area 503a. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at a work area address of the RAM 503. Thereafter, the RAM access is inhibited in step S218, and the infinite loop is continued until the power is completely shut off and the process can not be executed.

  In addition, the process of step S209 is at the end of a series of processes corresponding to the change in gaming state performed at steps S201 to S208 or at the end of one cycle of the processes of steps S211 and S212 performed within the remaining time. It is executed at the timing. Therefore, in the normal processing of the main control device 261, since the occurrence information of the power-off is confirmed at the end of each processing, the amount of data to be stored in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503 is small compared to the case where each processing is halfway And can be easily stored. In addition, when returning to the state before the power is shut off, the amount of data stored in the backup area 503a is small, so it can be easily restored, and the processing load on the main control device 261 can be reduced. . Furthermore, since generation of interrupt processing is prohibited before storing data (step S213), it is possible to prevent the data from being changed when the power is shut off, and the state before the power shutoff can be reliably stored. .

  Next, the first display control process of step S205 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step S801, the jackpot status storage area, which will be described in detail later, is referred to in detail, and it is determined whether it is a state other than the jackpot state at present. During the jackpot state, the opening period from when the display mode corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed on the specific display devices 43L and 43R until the variable winning device 32 is opened, and the variable winning device 32 is opened And an interval period in which the variable winning device 32 is closed, and an ending period until the variable display of the special display devices 43L and 43R can be started after the final round. In the jackpot status storage area of the present embodiment, “0” is stored in a state other than the jackpot state, and in the jackpot state, “1” in the opening period and the interval period, and “2” in the round period. “3” is stored in the ending period. That is, in the step S801, it is determined whether "0" is stored in the jackpot situation storage area.

  It should be noted that for convenience that there is a numerical value such as "0" to "3" stored in the jackpot situation storage area, the jackpot situation storage area actually uses 2 bytes, and the following explanation However, the fact that "1010101010101010", for example, is set in the jackpot situation storage area is described as "0" or the like is stored.

  If the negative determination is made in step S801, that is, if the jackpot state is in progress, the present processing is ended as it is, while if the positive determination is made in step S801, the first display described later in detail in step S802. In view of the setting status of the middle flag, it is determined whether or not variable display is being performed on the first or second special display device 43L, 43R (decorative symbol display device 42). Specifically, when the first display flag is in the on state, it is considered as being in the variable display state, and when the first display flag is in the off state, it is considered that the stop display in the state where the variable display is stopped is being displayed. . Although details will be described later, the first display flag is turned on when the variable display of the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R is started, and the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R are turned on. It is turned off when the variable display is stopped.

  Then, if the negative determination is made in step S802, that is, if it is not in the jackpot nor in the variable display, the process proceeds to step S803, the variable display triggered by entering the lower winning opening 33b (second variable display It is determined whether or not the value of the lower hold counter Nb for counting the number of holds in (1) is greater than zero.

  If a positive determination is made in step S803, that is, if at least one second variable display is stored pending, 1 is subtracted from the lower storage counter Nb in step S804. In the present embodiment, when the second change display is reserved and stored by the determination process of step S803, the second change display is performed without executing the first change display. That is, even if the first changeable display is reserved and stored earlier than the second changeable display, the second changeable display is prioritized and digested (the first changeable display is delayed). ing.

  In the subsequent step S805, a process of shifting data stored in the second special variation reserved area is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting data stored in the first to fourth areas for suspension in the second special variation suspension area toward the execution area, and the first area for suspension → the execution area, the second for suspension Data in each area is shifted in such a manner as area → hold first area, hold third area → hold second area, hold fourth area → hold third area, and so on. After step S805, in step S806, the variation identification lamp 40 is caused to emit light in red. Thereafter, in step S 807, the variable display setting process, which will be described in detail later, is performed, and then the process ends.

  When a negative determination is made in step S803, that is, when at least one second variable display is not stored, the variable display triggered by entering the upper winning opening 33a in step S808 (first It is determined whether or not the upper hold counter Na is larger than 0 by counting the number of holds of the variable display). If a negative determination is made in step S808, the present process ends.

  On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S808, 1 is subtracted from the upper hold counter Na in step S809. In the subsequent step S810, processing is performed to shift the data stored in the first special variation reserved area. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting data stored in the reserved first to fourth areas of the first special variation reserved area to the execution area side, and the first reserved area → the execution area, the second reserved area Data in each area is shifted in such a manner as area → hold first area, hold third area → hold second area, hold fourth area → hold third area, and so on. After step S810, in step S811, the variation identification lamp 40 is caused to emit blue light. Thereafter, the variable display setting process is performed in step S 807, and the process ends. In the present embodiment, there is one execution area of the special fluctuation reserve area, and the data stored in the first special fluctuation reserve area and the second special fluctuation reserve area is subjected to the fluctuation display based on the data Will be shifted to a common execution area.

  Here, the details of the variable display setting process of step S 807 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S901, a mode storage area, which will be described later, is referred to in detail, and it is determined whether or not the state is a high probability state (probability variation mode). Discrimination information for discriminating the game mode is stored in the mode storage area. In the present embodiment, one of the values “11”, “12”, and “21” is stored in the mode storage area, “11” corresponds to the normal mode, and “12” is the time reduction mode. "21" corresponds to the positive variation mode. That is, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the state is a high probability state by determining whether "21" is stored in the mode storage area.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S901, that is, if it is in a high probability state, in step S902, the first or second success or failure flag is taken into consideration in the pass / fail random number storage area of the execution area of the special variation suspension area. It is determined whether or not one of the jackpot determination processes (see 14 (a)) is set to ON. If a positive determination is made in step S902, that is, if it is determined that a jackpot has been won in a high probability state in a high probability state, the process proceeds to step S904.

  If the negative determination is made in step S901, that is, if the low probability state (normal mode, time shortening mode), in step S903, the first random flag is turned on by referring to the random number storage area Determine if it is not. If a positive determination is made in step S903, that is, if it is determined that a jackpot has been won in a low probability state, the process proceeds to step S904.

  In step S904, it is determined whether the 16RS flag (see the type determination process in FIG. 14B) is set to ON, taking into consideration the winning type random number storage area of the execution area of the special variation reserve area. When an affirmative determination is made in step S904, that is, in the case of "16 RS", 16 RS pattern setting processing (processing for setting a variation pattern command and a symbol command) is performed in step S905. The 16RS pattern setting process is a process for executing variable display for teaching generation of “16RS”, and special processing is performed based on the values of the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the buffer for counter of the RAM 503. The variation patterns (variation display time, effect pattern, etc.) of the display devices 43L and 43R and the decorative symbol display device 42 are determined, and the variation pattern command and the symbol command are set based on the determination and various flags. The relationship between the value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the reach pattern, and the relationship between the value of the second variation type counter CS2 and the variation time are prescribed in advance by a table or the like. After step S905, the process proceeds to step S916 described later.

  Further, if the negative determination is made in step S904, in step S906, it is determined whether the 7RS flag is set to ON, taking into consideration the winning type random number storage area of the execution area of the special variation reserving area. When an affirmative determination is made in step S906, that is, in the case of "7 RS", a 7 RS pattern setting process is performed in step S907. After step S907, the process proceeds to step S916.

  On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step S906 is negative, that is, "7 RN", 7 RN pattern setting processing is performed in step S908. After step S908, the process proceeds to step S916.

  Further, if the negative determination is made in step S902 or step S903, that is, if it is determined that the jackpot is not the big hit, the reach random number storage area of the execution area of the special variation suspension area is taken into consideration in step S909. It is determined whether or not 15) the reach determination processing is on. When an affirmative determination is made in step S909, that is, in the case of "reach before and after out of reach", after performing the front and rear reach pattern setting processing in step S910, the process proceeds to step S916.

  If the negative determination is made in step S909, in step S911, the reach random number storage area of the execution area of the special variation reserving area is referred to, and it is determined whether the flag other than the front or back is on. When an affirmative determination is made in step S911, that is, in the case of "reach other than back and forth deviation", reach pattern setting processing other than back and forth is performed in step S912, and then the process proceeds to step S916.

  If a negative determination is made in step S911, that is, if the reach state is not generated, in step S913, the reach random number storage area of the execution area of the special variation suspension area is referred to, and the chance flag is It is determined whether the setting is on. When an affirmative determination is made in step S913, in step S914, after a chance eye pattern setting process for stopping and displaying the decorative symbol in combination with the chance eye is performed, the process proceeds to step S916.

  If the negative determination is made in step S913, the out-of-variation pattern setting process is performed in step S915, and the process proceeds to step S916.

  In step S916, start setting processing is performed to indicate that the conditions for performing the switching display (variation display) on the special display devices 43L and 43R are satisfied. In the start setting process, a first display flag indicating whether or not variable display is being performed on the special display devices 43L and 43R is turned on, and a setting process of the first display timer is performed.

  The first display timer is means for measuring the fluctuation time (remaining time of fluctuation display) in the special display devices 43L and 43R, and is referred to when it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of fluctuation display. . The fluctuation display time of the special display devices 43L and 43R in the present embodiment is set to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern selected by the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2. When a control signal to start switching display (variation display) is output to the special display devices 43L and 43R in the next external output processing of normal processing based on the setting of the first display timer. Switching display (variation display) is started on the special display devices 43L and 43R. In addition, the sub-control device 262 that receives the variation pattern command and the symbol command starts variation display on the decorative symbol display device 42 based on the variation pattern command simultaneously with the start of variation of the special display devices 43L and 43R, and the special display device Simultaneously with the stop display of 43L and 43R, the variable display on the decorative symbol display device 42 is stopped and displayed by the combination of the symbols based on the symbol command. After the end of step S916, the variable display setting process ends.

  In the present embodiment, the process of acquiring the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 of the start winning process in steps S504 and S513 and storing the value in the special variation suspension area, the jackpot determination process of steps S505 and 513, and the fluctuation display setting process The process of steps S901 to S903 for setting various jackpot flags based on the success or failure flag of 1 constitutes a success / failure lottery. In addition, a second success / failure determination process is configured by steps S901 to S903. Furthermore, the functions of step S905, step S907, step S908, step S910, step S912, step S914, and step S915 constitute the variable display setting process.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 18, if the determination in step S802 is affirmative, that is, if the variable display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S812 to perform subtraction processing of the first display timer. The value of the first display timer is decremented by 4 msec each time this process is performed once. For example, when the fluctuation time is 10 seconds (10000 msec), "2500" is set to the first display timer, and 1 is subtracted every 4 msec.

  Subsequently, the process proceeds to step S813, and the value of the first display timer after the subtraction is taken into consideration to determine whether a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. At this time, when the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, that is, when the value of the first display timer becomes “0”, an affirmative determination is made in step S813.

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

  On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S813, the first display flag is turned off in step S814, and stop display setting for performing stop display on the special display devices 43L and 43R is performed in step S815. Based on the setting content of the stop display setting, in the external output process in the next normal process, a control signal indicating that the stop display is performed is output to the special display devices 43L and 42R. That is, the stop display is performed in the stop mode corresponding to each jackpot type or out. Further, a control signal to the effect that stop display of the decorative symbol display device 42 is performed is also output to the sub control device 262. Thereby, the synchronization of the stop timings of the special display devices 43L and 42R and the decorative symbol display device 42 can be reliably achieved. However, since the stop mode of the decorative symbol display device 42 has already been determined by the sub control device 262 by the symbol command and the change pattern command output at the start of the variable display, the information regarding the stop mode of the decorative symbol display device 42 again There is no need to add Moreover, although it becomes repetition, it is a display which mainly uses the stop display by such special display devices 43L and 43R, and the display of the decoration symbol by the decoration symbol display device 42 becomes an auxiliary thing (for effect) to the last There is.

  Subsequently, after the discrimination information setting process is performed in step S816, the process ends. Here, the discrimination information setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S1001, the random number storage area of the execution area of the special variation reserve area is referred to, and it is determined whether or not the big hit flag (16 RS flag, 7 RS flag, 7 RN flag) indicating occurrence of big hit state is set on. Do. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1001, the process proceeds to processing for performing initial setting of the jackpot state in step S1002 and subsequent steps. That is, in step S1002, the random number storage area of the execution area of the special variation reserve area is taken into consideration, and it is determined whether the 16RS flag is set to ON.

  If the determination in step S1002 is affirmative, in step S1003, the number-of-rounds counter for determining the number of rounds executed during the jackpot state (number of opening of the variable winning device 32) is set to "16". On the other hand, when the negative determination is made in step S1002, in step S1004, "7" is set to the round number counter. After step S1003 or step S1004, the process proceeds to step S1005.

  In step S1005, "1" is set for the jackpot situation storage area. In the subsequent step S1006, a value "2000" corresponding to an opening period of 8 seconds, for example, is set for the first variable timer used for control (control of opening / closing of the variable winning device 32) in the jackpot state. Subsequently, in step S1007, "8" indicating the maximum number of ball entry per round is set to "8" to the prize counter for counting the number of gaming balls entered in the variable prize device 32. . The value of the winning counter is determined based on the detection information of the count switch 223 in the switch reading process (see FIG. 11) of the timer interrupt process, to the variable winning apparatus 32. It is decremented by 1 when it is determined that there was a ball entry.

  Then, in step S1008, an opening command for notifying the sub controller 262 of the start of the jackpot state is set. The opening command includes jackpot type information and the like, and even the sub control device 262 can grasp the total number of rounds in the jackpot state. After step S1008, the present process ends.

  In the jackpot state, effects such as the promotion of the jackpot type of appearance etc. (For example, when even-numbered Zoro eyes are stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, "7 RS" or "16 RS" is won in the jackpot state immediately after In addition, it is possible to teach that has been done, or when an odd number of eyes are stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, to teach that "16 RS" has been won during the big hit state immediately after). .

  In addition, when the negative determination is made in step S1001, that is, when it is determined as "disengagement", the process proceeds to step S1009. In step S1009, it is determined whether the value set in the mode storage area is "12" indicating that the mode is the time reduction mode, that is, whether the mode is the time reduction mode. If a negative determination is made in step S1009, the present process ends.

  On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S1009, in step S1010, the value of the fluctuation number counter is decremented by 1 in order to measure the duration of the time reduction mode. As described later, in the present embodiment, at the end of the jackpot state of “7 RN”, “100” is set in the fluctuation number counter, and the fluctuation display of the special display devices 43L and 43R (decorative symbol display device 42) is performed once. Each time it is turned on, 1 is subtracted in the step S1010.

  In the following step S1011, it is determined whether or not the value of the fluctuation number counter is "0". If the negative determination is made in step S1011, that is, if the variable display has not been performed 100 times on the special display devices 43L and 43R (the decorative symbol display device 42) since the start of the time reduction mode, the process is directly performed. Finish.

  On the other hand, if the determination in step S1011 is affirmative, in step S1012, "11" indicating the normal mode is set in the mode storage area. That is, when the variable display is performed 100 times on the special display devices 43L and 43R, the time reduction mode ends, and the mode is shifted to the normal mode. After the step S1012, the present process ends.

  Next, the variable winning device control process of step S206 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S 1201, it is determined whether or not the jackpot state is other than the jackpot state by determining whether the value set in the jackpot situation storage area is “0”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1201, that is, if it is not in the jackpot state, the present processing ends. By the way, at the start of the jackpot state, “1” is set in the jackpot situation storage area in the discrimination information setting process.

  On the other hand, if the negative determination is made in step S1201, that is, if it is in the jackpot state (if any of "1" to "3" is set in the jackpot situation storage area), the process proceeds to step S1202. The value of the first variable timer is decremented by one. Incidentally, at the start of the jackpot state, "2000" is set in the first variable timer in the discrimination information setting process.

  In the following step S1203, it is determined whether the value of the first variable timer is "0". If an affirmative determination is made in step S1203, it is determined in step S1204 whether "1" is set in the jackpot situation storage area.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S 1204, “2” is set in the jackpot situation storage area in step S 1205. In the subsequent step S1206, a value "7500" corresponding to the time (30 seconds) for maintaining the open state of the variable winning device 32 is set to the first variable timer.

  After step S1206, in step S1207, a process is performed to open the variable winning device 32, and in step S1208, a round command for transmitting information to the effect that the round is to be started is set to the sub control device 262. Thereafter, the process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1204, it is determined in step S1209 whether "3" is set in the jackpot situation storage area. Although details will be described later, when all rounds in the jackpot state end and the ending period is started, "3" is set for the jackpot situation storage area. If a negative determination is made in step S1209, that is, if it is not yet time to end the jackpot state, the value of the round number counter is decremented by 1 in step S1210.

  In the following step S1211, it is determined whether the value of the round number counter is "0". If a negative determination is made in step S1211, that is, if there are still rounds to be executed, the process proceeds to step S1212, and "1" is set for the jackpot situation storage area. Thereafter, in step S1213, a value "1000" corresponding to the interval time (4 seconds) is set in the first variable timer, and in step S1214, "8" is set in the winning counter. Further, in step S1215, processing is performed to close the variable winning device 32, and in step S1216, an interval command is transmitted to inform the sub control device 262 that the interval is to be started. Thereafter, the process ends.

  If the negative determination is made in step S1203, that is, if the time (open time or closed time) for maintaining the open or closed state of the variable winning device 32 remains, the process proceeds to step S1217 and variable It is determined whether or not the value of the winning counter for measuring the number of balls entered into the winning device 32 is “0”. In the winning counter, “8” which is the upper limit (prescribed number) of the number of winnings per round is set at the start of the jackpot state and the start of the interval. Then, each time one game ball enters the variable winning device 32, one is subtracted.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1217, the present process ends. On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S1217, that is, when the end trigger of the round comes without waiting for the round setting period to elapse, the process proceeds to step S1210. As a result, when eight game balls enter the variable winning device 32 during one round, the round is immediately ended at that time even if the open period of 30 seconds has not elapsed. Become.

  Also, if the affirmative determination is made in step S1211, that is, if all the rounds in the jackpot state are digested, the process proceeds to step S1218, and “3” is set for the jackpot situation storage area. After step S 1218, in step S 1219, a value “2500” corresponding to the ending time (10 seconds) is set to the first variable timer.

  In the subsequent step S1220, "7" is set to the winning counter. When the process of setting the ending after step S 1218 is performed in the flow after the positive determination in step S 1217, the value of the winning counter is “0”. Then, if the value of the winning counter is set to “0” as it is at the start of the ending period, the variable winning device control process after 4 msec is suddenly affirmed in step S1217 and the ending period can not be completed. Therefore, the ending period is completed by inserting a temporary numerical value ("7" in this example) other than "0" into the winning counter in step S1220. Of course, it may be configured to complete the ending period in another way.

  After step S1220, in step S1221, processing is performed to close the variable winning device 32, and in the subsequent step S1222, an ending command for transmitting information to start ending to the sub control device 262 is set. Thereafter, the process ends.

  When the determination in step S1209 is affirmative, that is, when the ending period ends and the time to end the jackpot state has come, the process proceeds to step S1223, and an end setting process is performed. In the end setting process, setting of the mode storage area and setting of the fluctuation number counter are performed.

  Here, the end setting process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1401, it is determined whether the 7 RN flag is set to ON in the winning type random number storage area of the execution area of the special variation suspension area. When an affirmative determination is made in step S1401, in step S1402, a value "12" corresponding to the time reduction mode is set in the mode storage area. As a result, the time reduction mode is provided after the end of the jackpot state.

  In the following step S1403, "100" is set to the fluctuation number counter. The fluctuation number counter is a means for measuring the duration of the time reduction mode (the number of times of fluctuation display) as described above, and “12” in the mode storage area in the setting process of the mode storage area. Is set, “100” corresponding to 100 times of the fluctuation display is set as the value of the fluctuation number counter.

  After step S1403, in step S1405, if there is a continuous effect flag set to on, it is turned off, and if there is a chance flag set to on in step S1406, the process is ended.

  In addition, if the negative determination is made in step S1401, that is, if “16 RS” or “7 RS” is stored in the win type random number storage area of the execution area of the special variation reserve area, the mode storage area is in step S1404. Is set to the value "21" corresponding to the probability variation mode. As a result, the positive variation mode is provided after the end of the jackpot state. Thereafter, in step S1405, if there is a continuous effect flag set to on, it is turned off, and if there is a chance flag set to on in step S1406, this processing is ended.

  Referring back to FIG. 21, after step S1223, in step S1224, “0” is set to indicate that the jackpot state is not the jackpot state storage area. Thereafter, in step S1225, a jackpot end command for transmitting information indicating that the jackpot state is ended to the sub control device 262 is set, and then the present process is ended. The jackpot end command includes the game mode set in the end setting process, the number information of the fluctuation number counter, and the like.

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

  In FIG. 23, in step S 2101, switching by the normal symbol display device 41 is performed by determining whether or not the second display in progress flag indicating whether variable display is in progress by the normal symbol display device 41 is on. It is determined whether or not display (variable display) is in progress. If the second display flag is on, it is considered that the variable display is in progress in the normal symbol display device 41, and if the second display flag is off, the variable display is stopped in the normal symbol display device 41 It is considered that the stop display corresponding to the

  If a negative determination is made in step S2101, the process advances to step S2102 to determine whether the value of the normal hold counter Nc is greater than 0 or not. At this time, when the value of the normal hold counter Nc is 0, the present process ends.

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

  Thereafter, in step S2105, start setting processing is executed. In this processing, processing is performed to indicate that the condition for performing switching display (variation display) in the normal symbol display device 41 is satisfied. Specifically, the second display flag is turned on, and a setting process of the second display timer is performed. The second display timer is means for measuring the fluctuation time (remaining time) of the fluctuation display performed by the normal symbol display device 41, and is used when determining whether a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation display. Be done. In the present embodiment, in the normal mode, since the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display performed by the normal symbol display device 41 is 6 seconds, “1500” is set in the second display timer. Further, since the variation time of the normal symbol display device 41 is 2 seconds in the definite variation mode and the time shortening mode, "500" is set in the second display timer. If a control signal to start switching display (variation display) is output to the normal symbol display device 41 in the external output processing of the next normal processing based on the setting in the start setting processing, the normal symbol display In the device 41, switching display is started. As described above, the normal symbol display device 41 is configured to light up and display "o" or "x" as an ordinary symbol, and if "o" is displayed, "x", "x" If it is "," the display is switched to "o". Then, after the end of step S2105, the second display control process is ended.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S2101, that is, if variable display is being performed by the normal symbol display device 41, the process proceeds to step S2106, and a second display timer subtraction process is performed. Every time this process is performed once, the count value of the second display timer is decremented by one.

  Subsequently, the process proceeds to step S2107, and it is determined whether the count value of the second display timer is “0”, that is, whether the fluctuation time has elapsed. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2107, the second displaying flag is turned off in step S2108, and a normal symbol stop display setting for performing stop display on the normal symbol display device 41 is performed in step S2109. Then, based on the setting contents of the normal symbol stop display setting, in the external output processing in the next normal processing, a control signal indicating that the stop display is performed on the normal symbol display device 41 is output. That is, the symbol "o" (the symbol won) is stopped and displayed (for example, only for a few seconds) if it is won, and it is stopped and displayed if it is not.

  As described above, it is determined whether or not the winning is made based on the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 stored in the execution area of the normal change suspension area. Specifically, "3-8" is a hit value among the numbers 0-9 of the normal symbol random number counter C4.

  Subsequently, the process proceeds to step S2110, normal symbol determination information setting processing is performed, and the present processing ends. In this process, when the stop display corresponds to winning, the setting process for performing the opening and closing process of the start winning unit 33 is performed. Specifically, the ball entry assist flag is set to ON, the second variable flag is set to ON, the open time is set to the second variable timer, and the number of times the start winning unit 33 (opening and closing member 33c) is driven is set to the drive number counter. Set the (number of releases).

  The ball entry assist flag is discrimination information for discriminating whether or not the processing based on the winning of the ball entry assist lottery is underway. The second variable flag is determination information for determining whether or not the start-up winning unit 33 (opening and closing member 33c) is in the open state. The second variable timer is a means for measuring the opening time (remaining time) of the start-up winning unit 33, and is used to determine whether or not a specified time has elapsed from the start of opening. The driving number counter is a means for measuring the number of times (the number of remaining times) of opening the opening / closing member 33c.

  Further, based on the on / off state of the second variable flag, various control signals are output to the start winning unit 33 in the external output process of the next normal process. When the second variable flag is on, a control signal indicating that the opening / closing member 33c is opened is output to the start winning unit 33, and the start winning unit 33 is opened. On the other hand, when the second variable flag is off, a control signal indicating that the opening and closing member 33c is closed is output to the start winning unit 33, and the start winning unit 33 is closed (the opening and closing member 33c is closed). , Entry of the game ball to the lower winnings opening 33b becomes impossible).

  In the present embodiment, the opening time and opening number of the start winning unit 33 are different between the high entering state (the positive change mode and the time shortening mode) and the low entering state (the normal mode). In the present embodiment, "500" is set to the second variable timer and "3" is set to the drive number counter in the high ball entry state. On the other hand, in the low ball entry state, "150" is set to the second variable timer, and "1" is set to the drive number counter.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S2107, in step S2111, switching display setting for continuously performing switching display (variation display) of the normal symbol display device 41 is performed, and the present process is ended. Then, based on the setting contents of the switching display setting, in the external output processing in the next normal processing, a control signal to the effect that switching display is performed on the normal symbol display device 41 is output. Specifically, if the current lighting is "o", the display is switched to "x", and when it is "x", the display is switched to "o". Thereby, the switching display (variation display) of the normal symbol display device 41 is realized at the timing of the second display control processing, that is, every 4 ms.

  Next, the trigger corresponding unit control process of step S208 above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S2201, it is determined whether the ball entry assist flag is on. If a negative determination is made in step S2201, the present process ends. On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S2201, the value of the second variable timer is decremented by 1 in step S2202.

  In the following step S2203, it is determined whether the second variable flag is on. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2203, that is, if the start winning unit 33 (opening / closing member 33c) is in the open state, it is determined in step S2204 whether or not the value of the second variable timer is "0". Do. If a negative determination is made in step S2204, that is, if the opening time of the start winning unit 33 defined in advance has not yet elapsed, the present process is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S2204, the process proceeds to step S2205, and the second variable flag is turned off. In the following step S2206, the value of the drive number counter is decremented by one. Thereafter, in step S2207, it is determined whether or not the value of the drive number counter is "0". When an affirmative determination is made in step S2207, the entry assist flag is turned off in step S2208, and then the present process ends.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S2208, that is, the winning entry lottery is performed in the probability change mode or the time shortening mode, and the start winning unit 33 is opened three times based on that. If there is a remaining number, a value (for example, "100") corresponding to the interval time is set to the second variable timer in step S2209. After step S2209, the process ends.

  In addition, when the negative determination is made in step S2203, that is, in the interval period during which the start winning unit 33 is opened three times (the start winning unit 33 is in the closed state), the process proceeds to step S2210 and the second It is determined whether the value of the variable timer is "0". If a negative determination is made in step S2210, that is, if the interval period has not elapsed yet, the present process ends.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S2210, the second variable flag is turned on in step S2211, and a value ("500" in this example) corresponding to the open time is set for the second variable timer in step S2112. Then, the process ends.

  Next, the payout control executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 will be described. For convenience of explanation, first, the reception interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. 25, and then the main process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a reception interrupt process executed by the payout control device 311. The reception interrupt process is a process executed by interrupting when the payout control device 311 receives a command transmitted from the main control device 261. When the payout control device 311 confirms that the command transmitted from the main control device 261 has been received, another process executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 is temporarily put on standby, and a reception interrupt process is executed. When the reception interrupt process is executed, first, in step S3001, the command transmitted from main controller 261 is stored in the command buffer of RAM 513, and in step S3002 to store that the command has been transmitted from main controller 261. The command reception flag is turned on to complete the present reception interrupt processing. As described above, when the command is stored in the command buffer, the storage pointer is referred to and stored in a predetermined storage area, and the storage pointer for storing the next received command in the next storage area Is updated.

  In the present embodiment, the reception process of the command transmitted from the main control device 261 is performed in the interrupt process which is executed when the command is received. For example, as shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, before the command determination process (step S3201) is performed, whether or not the command is received is confirmed, and if the command is received, the command is stored in the command buffer of the RAM 513. The command reception flag may be turned on, and transition to command determination processing may be made if a command is not received. In such a case, by checking the port corresponding to the command input of the input / output port at predetermined intervals, it is confirmed whether or not the command has been received.

  Next, the main processing of the payout control device 311 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the payout control device 311, and this main processing is started upon reset upon power-on.

  First, in step S3101, an initial setting process is performed in response to power on. Specifically, the stack pointer is set to a predetermined value determined in advance, and an interrupt mode is set. Then, the RAM access is permitted in step S3103, and the external interrupt vector is set in step S3104.

  Thereafter, in step S3106, it is determined whether or not the power-off occurrence information is set in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. Then, if the occurrence information of the power-off is set in the backup area 513a, the RAM determination value is calculated in step S3107, and in the subsequent step S3108, whether the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored at the power-off It is determined whether or not the backup is effective. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at a work area address of the RAM 513. In addition, it is also possible to judge the effectiveness of the backup depending on whether or not the keyword written in the predetermined area of the RAM 513 is correctly stored.

  When the power failure occurrence information is not set in step S3106 or when the backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like) in step S3108, the process for initializing the RAM 513 is performed after step S3115. Transition.

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

  On the other hand, on the condition that the power failure occurrence information is set in step S3106 and that the RAM determination value (checksum value etc.) is normal in step S3108, processing upon power recovery (power failure recovery) Process). That is, the stack pointer before power-off is restored in step S3109, the power-off occurrence information is cleared in step S3110, and the payout permission flag for permitting payout of the prize ball is cleared in step S3111. In step S3112, CPU peripheral devices are initialized. In step S3113, the use register is restored from the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. Furthermore, in step S3114, an interrupt is permitted.

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

  Since the process of step S3122 confirms the occurrence information of the power-off after the completion of the process performed at the time of power-on, the amount of data to be stored in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513 is compared with the case where each process is in progress. Less and easier to remember. In addition, when returning to the state before the power is shut off, the amount of data stored in the backup area 513a is small, so it can be easily restored, and the processing load on the payout control device 311 can be reduced. .

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

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

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing command determination processing performed by the payout control device 311. In the command determination process (steps S3124 and S3201), first, it is determined whether or not the command reception flag is turned on in step S3301. The command reception flag is turned on when the command transmitted from the main control device 261 in the reception interrupt process (see FIG. 25) described above is received.

  If it is determined in step S3301 that the command reception flag is off, no new command has been received from the main control device 261, and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3301 that the command reception flag is on, the received command is read from the RAM 513 in step S3302, and the command reception flag is turned off in step S3303. By turning off the command reception flag in step S3303, the processing of step S3302 to step S3311 can be skipped until a new command is received, so control of the payout control device 311 can be reduced.

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

  If the command transmitted from main controller 261 is a payout initialization command, it is determined in step S3307 whether the payout permission flag has already been turned on, and if the payout permission flag has been turned off, the main power is turned on. Since initialization of the RAM 513 is instructed from the control device 261, the work area other than the stack area of the RAM 513 is cleared to 0 in step S3308, and the initial value of the RAM 513 is set in step S3309. Thereafter, the payout permission flag is turned on in step S3311, and the payout permission of the winning balls is set.

  As described above, the main control device 261 performs the initialization process of the RAM 503 after transmitting the payout initialization command, and the payout control device 311 performs the initialization process of the RAM 513 after receiving the payout initialization command. Therefore, the timing at which the RAM 503 is initialized and the timing at which the RAM 513 is initialized coincide with each other. Therefore, even if the payout control device 311 receives a command transmitted from the main control device 261 due to the timing of initialization being shifted, the RAM 513 is initialized, and control corresponding to the received command can not be performed, etc. Can prevent the occurrence of negative effects. Further, since the payout permission flag is turned on after the RAM 513 is initialized, the payout permission of the winning balls can be set reliably.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3307 that the payout permission flag has been turned on, the command determination process is terminated without clearing the work area of the RAM 513 and initializing the RAM 513. That is, the process of step S3307 prohibits the RAM 513 from being initialized in the state where the payout permission flag is set. The payout initialization command is sent only when the RAM erase switch 323 is turned on when the power is turned on. Therefore, the payout permission flag is not turned on, and in such a case, It is conceivable that the payout control device 311 recognizes it as a payout initialization command due to the influence of noise or the like. Therefore, if the clearing of the work area of the RAM 513 (step S3308) and the setting of the initial value of the RAM 513 (step S3309) are executed while the payout permission flag is on, the payout ball will not be paid out if it remains, etc. Although a bad effect is caused to give a loss to the player, since the RAM 513 is prevented from being initialized in a state where the payout permission flag is turned on, it is possible to prevent giving a loss to the player.

  In addition, if the command transmitted from the main control device 261 is a payout return command (step S3304: NO, step S3305: YES), the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 return to the state before the power shutoff. In order to permit payout of the winning balls, the payout permission flag is turned on in step S3311. That is, when there is information on the occurrence of power failure and the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 return to the state before the power failure, the payout of the winning balls is permitted. When the payout permission flag is turned on in the process of step S3311, the process based on the command stored in the predetermined storage area of the command buffer is completed, so the read pointer corresponds to the read pointer corresponding to the next storage area. It will be updated.

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

  If the command transmitted from the main control device 261 is neither a payout initialization command (NO at step S3304) nor a payout return command (NO at step S3305), and if it is not a winning ball command (NO at step S3306), The command determination processing is ended without turning on the payout permission flag.

  Here, it returns and demonstrates to the flowchart of FIG. When the command determination process is completed, it is determined in step S3202 whether or not the payout permission flag is turned on in the command determination process. Here, if the payout permission flag is not turned on, this processing ends. That is, it is possible to prevent the payout of the prize ball from being performed before the command is transmitted from the main control device 261.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S3202, the launch permission is set for the launch control device 312 in step S3203, and the state recovery switch 321 is checked in step S3204 and the state recovery operation start is determined. Execute recovery operation. By this processing, for example, when the state recovery switch 321 is pressed when a dispensing error occurs such as ball clogging of the dispensing motor, the dispensing motor is rotated forward and reverse to resolve the ball clogging (return to the normal state). .

  Thereafter, in step S3205, the setting of the lower tray full state or the lower tray full release state is executed according to the change of the state of the lower tray 15. That is, the full tray condition of the lower tray 15 is determined by the detection signal of the lower tray full switch, and when the lower tray full is reached, the lower tray full condition setting is executed, and the lower tray full run out. , Set the lower plate full release state. Also, in step S3206, the setting of the tank ball absent state (ball out state) or the tank sphere absent state (ball present state) is executed according to the change of the state of the tank ball. That is, the tank ball absence state is determined by the detection signal of the tank ball absence switch, the tank sphere absence state is made special, the setting of the tank sphere absence state is executed, and the tank ball absence state is absent, the tank sphere no release state Execute the setting.

  Thereafter, in step S3207, for example, it is determined whether there is a state to be notified, such as an error state, and if there is a state to be notified, notification is made.

  Subsequently, a payout control process of winning balls and rental balls is executed. In more detail, in step S3208, the payout number setting process is performed, in step S3209, a motor control state acquisition process is performed, and in step S3210, a motor drive process is performed.

  In step S3211, the state recovery switch 321 is checked, and the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the ball removal processing on the condition that the ball removal is not possible and the ball removal operation is not started. In the subsequent step S3212, control of the vibrator 360 (vibrator motor control) is executed on condition that the ball is clogged. Thereafter, the process returns to the beginning of this timer interrupt processing.

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

  If a command has been received, the command is stored in the command buffer of the RAM 553 in step S3902. The command buffer of the RAM 553 is configured of a ring buffer that temporarily stores a command transmitted from the main control device 261. The ring buffer has a predetermined storage area, and commands are stored with regularity from the beginning to the end of the storage area, and when the command is stored in all the storage areas, it is stored at the beginning of the storage area. The return command is configured to be updated. Therefore, when the command is stored and when the command is read, the storage pointer and the read pointer in the command buffer are updated, and the storage and the reading of the command are performed based on the respective pointers.

  In the subsequent step S3903, a hold information storage process is performed to store information on the prior command output from the main control device 261 in the hold information storage area provided in the RAM 553. Note that, as described above, the advance command indicates information indicating which of the upper winning opening 33a or the lower winning opening 33b is the variable display triggered by entering the ball, and indicates whether it is the fluctuation information corresponding to the jackpot. It includes information, information indicating a jackpot type, and information indicating a reach type.

  The holding information storage area is, similarly to the special variation holding area of the main control device 261, a first holding information storage area and a second holding information storage area provided with four holding areas (the first holding to the fourth holding area), respectively. , And one execution area. In the first hold information storage area, according to the reception history of the advance command based on the first variable display (information stored in the first special change hold area), information of whether or not the big hit, the big hit type, and the reach type Etc. are stored in time series. Further, in the second hold information storage area, change information is stored in time series in accordance with the reception history of the prior command based on the second change display (information stored in the second special change hold area). By adopting the configuration, information of the first variation display (variation information) triggered by entering the upper winning opening 33a and information of the second variation displayed triggered by entering the lower winning opening 33b Can be reserved and stored, and as a result, the variation information stored in the first and second special variation suspension areas of the main controller 261 can be grasped also by the sub controller 262.

  The pending information storage process will be described below with reference to FIG. First, in step S4101, it is determined whether a preceding command has been received (whether the preceding command has been stored in the command buffer of the RAM 553). If a negative determination is made in step S4101, the present process ends.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S4101, whether or not the advance command in step S4102 corresponds to entering the lower winning opening 33b (variation information stored in the second special variation suspension area) To determine If a negative determination is made here, that is, if the advance command corresponds to the entry of the upper winning opening 33a (the variation information stored in the first special variation suspension area), the first command is received in step S4103. 1) The upper fluctuation suspension counter Nd for counting the number of suspension of fluctuation information stored in the suspension information storage area is incremented by one.

  In the subsequent step S4104, information on whether or not the jackpot is included in the advance command, information on the jackpot type, information on the reach type, etc. are stored in the first vacant holding area of the first holding information storage area.

  In the subsequent step S4105, a continuous effect information storage process is performed. As described above, in the present embodiment, there may be a case where effect displays mutually related to each other in a plurality of continuous variable displays are intentionally derived as “continuous effect” (so-called “continuous advance notice” is performed). In the present embodiment, the main control unit 261 determines whether or not to perform continuous rendition at the time when the variation information is stored in the special change reserving area, so the sub control unit 262 side derives the continuous rendition. Decide on the specific content of the

  Here, the details of the continuous effect information storage process of step S4105 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S8101, it is determined whether or not information to the effect of executing a continuous effect is included in the advance command. If a negative determination is made in step S8101, the present process ends. On the other hand, if the determination in step S8101 is affirmative, in step S8102 the continuous effect flag of the suspension area of the first suspension information storage area in which the fluctuation information is stored (including the newly stored portion this time) is turned on. Set

  In the present embodiment, “dolphin” is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 in the variable display in which the continuous effect is started, and the “dolphin” is displayed as the decorative symbol when the variable display in which the continuous effect is performed is continuous. It does not disappear from the device 42, and is continuously displayed (across the stop and start of the variable display) in the next variable display. The “continuous effect flag” is a flag that is set to ON when performing such “dolphin” effects. The continuous effect flag is also present in the execution flag, and the setting content of the continuous effect flag is also shifted in the shift processing described later. By the way, in the last variable display of the series of variable displays in which the continuous effects are performed, the dolphin is detached (erased) from the decorative symbol display device 42 with the occurrence of the reach state (in place of the generation of the super reach effect) It becomes.

  After step S8102, in step S8103, the on-chance flag of the hold area of the first hold information storage area where change information is stored prior to the change information newly stored in the hold area this time is set. In the present embodiment, when the continuous effect continues (the variable display in which the continuous effect is performed continues), the variable display is stopped and displayed at the chance eye (combination of chance symbols). That is, corresponding to the fluctuation information newly stored in the hold area including the information of the continuous effect, the fluctuation display to be the last fluctuation display among a plurality of continuous fluctuation displays in which the continuous effect is performed, The chance eye flag is not set because the front and back sides are out of order. On the other hand, with regard to the fluctuation information which has been previously stored in a hold state, the chance eye flag is set on in order to stop the chance eye in the corresponding fluctuation display.

  In step S8104, the fan effect counter C6, fan pattern counter C7, and fake counter C8 values used to determine the specific content of the continuous effect are acquired, and the counter value is used as the first hold information storage area. In the above-mentioned step S4104, the fluctuation information is stored in the newly stored reserved area. The fan effect counter C6 is used to determine whether or not to execute the effect (fan effect) using the effect fan 401. For example, one is added sequentially in the range of 0 to 29, and after reaching the upper limit value, It is configured as a loop counter that returns to 0, which is the lower limit value. The fan effect counter C6 is periodically updated, and each time, the value of the fan effect counter C6 is stored in the corresponding counter buffer (fan effect counter buffer).

  Further, the fan pattern counter C7 is used when determining the fan effect pattern when execution of fan effect is determined, for example, one by one is sequentially added within the range of 0 to 77, and the upper limit value is reached. After that, it is configured as a loop counter that returns to the lower limit value 0. The fan pattern counter C7 is periodically updated, and each time, the value of the fan pattern counter C7 is stored in the corresponding counter buffer (fan pattern counter buffer).

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the ROM 552 is provided with a fan effect determination table which is referred to when determining whether to perform fan effect, and a fan pattern table which is referred when determining a pattern of fan effect. . A plurality of fan effect determination tables and fan pattern tables may be provided so that they can be translated according to the game situation or the like. After step S8104, the present process ends.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, although continuous rendition does not occur in practice, it is expected that "dolphin" derived for continuous rendition will be displayed when fluctuating display is "completely out of place", and continuous rendition will be generated. There is also a fake rendition. That is, the fake counter C8 is used to determine whether or not to execute the fake effect, for example, one by one is sequentially added within the range of 0 to 51, and after reaching the upper limit value, the lower limit value is set to 0. It is configured as a back loop counter. The fake counter C8 is periodically updated, and each time, the value of the fake counter C8 is stored in the corresponding counter buffer (fake counter buffer). However, in the fake effect, the chance eye is not stopped, and the "dolphin" is erased from the decorative symbol display device 42 at the end of the variable display that is stopped and displayed at the end of the break.

  Furthermore, even when the effect button 125 is not operated in the effect (fan effect) in which the chance eye is not displayed stopped even if the operation of the effect button 125 is not performed even during the real continuous effect, Since the chance eye is not displayed stop, "dolphin" is erased from the screen together with the stop display of the variable display. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, whether or not to perform continuous rendering is determined at the time when the fluctuation information is suspended (at the main control device 261 side), and it is determined whether to perform fake rendering or not (sub control device Is determined when the variable display is started.

  After step S4105, in step S4106, one of the first holding lamps 46a in the extinguished state (for example, the leftmost one among the four first holding lamps 46a) is lit. It will be in the state. The first holding lamp 46 a of the present embodiment emits blue light. Thereafter, the process ends.

  In addition, if the affirmative determination is made in step S4102, that is, if the advance command corresponds to entering the lower winning opening 33b (the variation information stored in the second special variation suspension area), the step The process advances to step S4107 to increment by one the lower fluctuation suspension counter Ne that counts the number of suspension of fluctuation information that is suspended and stored in the second suspension information storage area.

  Thereafter, in step S4108, information on whether or not the jackpot is included in the advance command, the information on the jackpot type, the information on the reach type, etc. are stored in the first vacant reserve area of the second reserve information storage area .

  In the subsequent step S4109, continuous effect information storage processing is performed. The continuous effect information storage process is basically the same as step S4105, and since the target of the counter value storage and the flag setting is the second hold information storage area, the detailed description will be omitted. After step S4109, in step S4110, one of the second storage lamps 46b in the extinguished state (for example, the leftmost one among the four second lamps 46b) is lit. I assume. The second holding lamp 46b of the present embodiment emits red light. Thereafter, the process ends.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 29, after step S3903 or when the negative determination is made in step S3901, the process proceeds to step S3904, and it is determined whether the execution timing of the next normal processing has arrived, ie, start of the previous normal processing. Then, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (2 msec in this example) has elapsed. If the predetermined time has already passed, the process proceeds to step S3905. If the predetermined time has not yet elapsed from the start of the previous normal process, the process proceeds to step S3913.

  In step S3905, update processing of various counters is executed. The CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 uses various counter information when displaying the decorative symbol. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30, upper, middle, and lower used for setting of each outlying symbol of a large hit decorative symbol counter CO, an upper symbol display region, a middle symbol display region, and a lower symbol display region. Each symbol counter CL, CM, CR is used. The symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are configured such that the register values are added using an R register (refresh register) in the CPU 551, and as a result, the numerical values change randomly.

  The jackpot decorative symbol counter CO determines the symbol (jackpot symbol) at the time of the variation stop of the decorative symbol display device 42 when the jackpot state occurs, and in the present embodiment, as the jackpot decorative symbol counter CO There are 30 (0 to 29) counter values prepared. That is, the jackpot decorative symbol counter CO is configured to be sequentially incremented by 1 within the range of 0 to 29 and to return to 0 after reaching the upper limit (that is, 29).

  Then, if the symbol command transmitted from the main control device 261 is "AA11" indicating that the symbol corresponding to the probability variation jackpot is to be stopped, based on a table (a table for correlating the counter value and the decoration symbol) not shown. For example, if the counter value is 0-5, the combination of the jackpot symbols is determined in such a manner as "1" (Zoro eyes), and 6-11 as "2" (Zoro eyes). Also, in the case where the symbol command is "AA12" indicating that the symbol corresponding to the normal jackpot is to be stopped, for example, if the counter value is 0 to 4, then "2" (the square of eyes), if 5 to 16. The combination of the jackpot symbols is determined as "4" (Zoro eyes).

  The jackpot decoration symbol counter CO is periodically updated in the counter updating process of step S3905, and is read from the counter buffer of the RAM 553 at the timing when the sub controller 262 receives the symbol command as described later. In this embodiment, the large hit decorative symbol counter CO is stored in the large hit decorative symbol counter buffer of the RAM 553. However, it is not stored in the buffer, but the counter value is referred to at the timing when the symbol command is received. You may

  The upper, middle, and lower symbol counters CL, CM, and CR determine the combination of the stop symbols for the upper, middle, and lower symbol display areas when the lottery is out of the process. Since one of nine decorative symbols is displayed in the row, nine (0 to 8) counter values are prepared for each. A stop symbol of the upper symbol display area is determined by the upper symbol counter CL, a stop symbol of the middle symbol display region is determined by the middle symbol counter CM, and a stop symbol of the lower pattern display region is determined by the lower symbol counter CR.

  In this embodiment, the values of the counters CL, CM, and CR are randomly updated by using the value of the R register built in the CPU 551. That is, when updating each symbol counter CL, CM, CR, the value of the lower 3 bits of the R register is added to the previous value, and when the addition result exceeds the upper limit, 8 is subtracted and the current value is determined . The symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are updated so that the update times do not overlap, and the combination of the symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is the reach pattern buffer of the RAM 553 back and forth, the reach pattern buffer other than the back and forth, and complete It is stored in any of the out-of-patterns.

  Here, the process of updating each symbol counter CL, CM, CR will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 31, in step S4001, it is determined whether it is time to update the upper symbol counter CL. In step S4002, it is determined whether it is time to update the middle symbol counter CM. The upper, middle and lower symbol counters CL, CM and CR are configured to be updated one by one in a single update process. Therefore, when the lower figure symbol counter CR is updated in the previous updating process, an affirmative determination is made in step S4001. If the upper symbol counter CL has been updated in the previous update process, an affirmative determination is made in step S4002. Then, if it is the time to update the upper symbol counter CL (YES in step S4001), the process proceeds to step S4003, and the upper symbol counter CL is updated. If the middle symbol counter CM is updated (YES in step S4002), the process proceeds to step S4004, and the middle symbol counter CM is updated. Further, if it is time to update the figure counter CR (steps S4001 and S4002 are both NO), the process proceeds to step S4005, and the figure counter CR is updated. In the update of the symbol counters CL, CM, CR in steps S4003 to S4005, the value of the lower 3 bits of the R register is added to the previous counter value, and 8 is subtracted when the addition result exceeds the upper limit, The calculation result is taken as the current value of the out-of-design symbol counters CL, CM, CR.

  According to the update process of CL, CM and CR, the upper, middle and lower symbol counters CL, CM and CR are sequentially updated one by one in one update process, and the update times of the respective counter values overlap There is no. Thus, one set of symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is updated every time the update process is performed three times.

  Thereafter, in step S4006, whether or not the combination of the updated symbol counters CL, CM, CR is a combination of reach symbols (the symbol of the upper symbol display area and the symbol of the lower pattern display region are the same) If it is determined that it is a combination of reach symbols (YES in S4006), then in step S4007, it is a combination of big hit symbols (the symbols in the upper and lower symbol display areas and the symbols in the middle symbol display area are the same) Determine if When an affirmative determination is made in step S4007, the present process is ended without storing the combination of the symbol counters CL, CM, CR in the RAM 553.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S4007, in step S4008, it is determined whether or not the combination of the symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is a combination of front and back out symbols. If the symbol counter CL, CM, CR is a combination of front and back off symbols (front and back off reach) (S4008 is YES), the process proceeds to step S4009, the combination of the symbol counter CL, CM, CR at that time The outreach reach symbol is stored in the buffer, and this processing is ended. If the symbol counter CL, CM, CR is a combination of other symbols (reach other than back and forth deviation) (S4008 is NO), the process proceeds to step S4010, and the symbol counter CL, CM, CR combination at that time Is stored in the reach symbol buffer other than the back and forth deviation of the RAM 553 and the present process is ended.

  In addition, when it is the combination other than the reach design (S4006 NO), whether or not the combination of design counter CL, CM and CR in step S4011 is the combination of the chance design (the form which includes the opportunity eye) Determine. If an affirmative determination is made in step S4011, the combination of symbol counters CL, CM, and CR at that time is stored in the chance symbol buffer of the RAM 553 in step S4012, and this processing is ended.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S4011, the combination of the out-of-pattern counter CL, CM, CR is out of combination and the combination of the out-of-pattern (completely out-of-point symbol) is made. The combination of the counters CL, CM, CR is stored in the completely out-of-pattern buffer of the RAM 553 and this processing is completed.

  Referring back to FIG. 29, in step S3906, a hold process is performed. Hereinafter, the hold processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S4201, it is determined whether a change pattern command has been received (whether a change pattern command has been stored in the command buffer of the RAM 553). When an affirmative determination is made in step S4201, in step S4202, it is determined whether the value of the lower fluctuation suspension counter Ne is larger than “0”. If a negative determination is made in step S4202, that is, if the fluctuation information of the second fluctuation display is not stored pending, the process proceeds to step S4203 and the value of the upper fluctuation suspension counter Nd is decremented by one.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the second changeable display is digested prior to the first changeable display, and when the second changeable display is reserved and stored, the first changeable display is digested. There is nothing to do. That is, when the fluctuation information of the second fluctuation display is reserved and stored in the second suspension information storage area, the fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the first fluctuation display is not sent. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is determined in step S4202 whether or not the value of the lower change suspension counter Ne is larger than "0", the change pattern command is displayed in the first change display and the second change display. It is determined which fluctuation information is included. Of course, the fluctuation pattern command is provided with information as to which fluctuation information corresponding to the first fluctuation display or the second fluctuation display, and based on the fluctuation pattern command, the fluctuation pattern command is subjected to the first fluctuation display and It may be determined which fluctuation information of the second fluctuation display has.

  After step S4203, in step S4204, processing is performed to shift the data stored in the first hold information storage area. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data (including the continuous announcement flag) stored in the first to fourth areas for suspension in the first suspension information storage area toward the execution area, and the first area for suspension The data in each area is shifted in the order of execution area, holding second area, holding first area, holding third area, holding second area, holding fourth area, and holding third area.

  In the following step S4205, one of the first holding lamps 46a in the lighting state (for example, the rightmost one of the lit first holding lamps 46a) is turned off. After step S4205, the process ends.

  Further, if the determination in step S4202 is affirmative, that is, if at least one piece of change information of the second change display is on hold, in step S4206, the value of the lower change on hold counter Ne is decremented by one.

  In the following step S4207, a process of shifting data stored in the second hold information storage area is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting data stored in the pending first to fourth areas of the second pending information storage area toward the execution area, and the first pending area → the execution area, the second pending Data in each area is shifted in such a manner as area → hold first area, hold third area → hold second area, hold fourth area → hold third area, and so on. In the present embodiment, there is only one execution area of the hold information storage area, and the data stored in the first hold information storage area and the second hold information storage area are indicated by variable display corresponding to the data. It will be shifted to a common execution area when being

  In the subsequent step S4208, one of the second storage lamps 46b in the lighting state (for example, the rightmost one of the second storage lamps 46b that are on) is turned off. After step S4208, the present process ends.

  Referring back to FIG. 29, in step S3907, display setting processing is performed. Here, based on the information stored in the command buffer of the RAM 553, various arithmetic processing such as generation of a display command to be output to the display control device 45 and output setting of the command are performed. That is, here, the display mode to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 is determined. For example, when the variation pattern command and the symbol command are received, the sub-control device 262 refers to the corresponding table based on the variation type, the variation time, the stop symbol and the like to determine the display pattern and the like. Then, control is performed such as outputting the determined items as a display command to the display control device 45.

  The display control device 45 performs drawing processing in response to a command from the sub control device 262, and starts variation display of the decoration symbol on the decoration symbol display device 42. Once the variation pattern command is received from main controller 261, the symbol is displayed based on the cooperation of sub control device 262 and display control device 45 until the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses. The variable display of is continued.

  In step S3907, display control corresponding to the operation of the effect button 125 and processing for performing effect control during a big hit (big hit display process) are also performed. The jackpot display process will be described later.

  In the lamp setting process of step S3908, in order to synchronize with the display effect performed by the decorative symbol display device 42, the lighting pattern of the lamp / electric decoration is set.

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

  In step S3910, control setting of customer waiting effect (for example, demo screen display set to be displayed when predetermined time elapses in a state where fluctuation display of the decorative symbol display device 42 is not performed; other settings, etc.) Perform the processing of

  In step S3911, a continuous effect setting process of setting the content of "continuous effect" is performed. Here, the continuous effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S8201, it is determined whether the continuous effect flag is set to ON. If the determination in step S8201 is affirmative, in step S8202, the fan effect table is referenced to determine whether the value of the fan effect counter C6 is “0 to 10”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S8202, in step S8203, based on the value of fan pattern counter C7, for example, a fan pattern table as shown in FIG. 37 is referred to, and a fan effect pattern, more specifically Among the first to fourth effect fans 401a to 401d, the effect fan 401 to be opened, the order of opening, and the timing for opening the effect fan 401 are determined.

  By the way, the fan pattern table of FIG. There are eight combinations of effect fans 401 in the open state and the order of opening, and the first (upper left) and fourth (lower left) patterns of effect fans 401a and 401d open simultaneously, the second (upper right) and the fourth 3 (lower right) a pattern in which effect fans 401b and 401c open simultaneously, and a pattern in which a second effect fan 401b opens after the first effect fan 401a (corresponds to the deviation in this example) A fourth effect fan 401d follows the first effect fan 401a The pattern to open, the pattern to which the first effect fan 401a opens after the second effect fan 401b (in this example, the deviation correspondence), the pattern to which the third effect fan 401c opens after the second effect fan 401b, the first after the first effect fan 401a 2 A pattern (chance-up pattern) in which the third and fourth effect fans 401 c and 401 d are further opened and the third and fourth effect fans 401 c and 401 d are opened, and the first effect fan 4 after the second effect fan 401 b 1a is opened further the third and fourth effect fan 401c, there is a pattern (Chance up pattern) 401d is opened. In this example, two patterns of opening timing are prepared respectively corresponding to the combination of each opening. For example, the pattern to be opened when the reach occurs, the pattern to open before and after the reach, the pattern to open at the time of reach occurrence and the timing of stop display of the variable display, the pattern to open based on the operation of the effect button 125, etc. Ru.

  After step S8203, in step S8204, a symbol arrangement setting process is performed to set the arrangement of the combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and determined which has already been determined, in accordance with the fan-effect pattern determined in step S8203. More specifically, for example, as the fan effect, the second effect fan 401b is opened when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the lower figure design display area 42c, and the third effect fan 401c is substantially stopped (immediately before the stop) of the fluctuation display. When it is determined that the pattern of opening is selected and it is determined that "3 zoro" will be stopped, the "3 zoro" aligns with the left upper (lower right) line, And it arranges so that "3 designs" of the lower right may be covered with the 3rd effect fan 401c. In this case, after the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the pattern display area 42c in the lower figure, the second effect fan 401b is brought into the open state to generate a reach state in which the "2" eyes may be aligned upward on the right In the middle symbol display area 42b, the "3" is almost stopped on the "2" reach line, and the "2" reach is shown as "disengaged", and the third effect fan 401c is opened. In this case, "3 Zoro eyes" are aligned on the lower right line and a jackpot is taught. After step S8204, the present process ends.

  In addition, when the negative determination is made in step S8202, that is, when the fan effect is not performed (the effect fan 401 is not opened), the symbol arrangement setting process is performed in step S8205, and this process is ended. . That is, when the fan effect is not performed, since the effect fan 401 is not opened and the display area of the decorative symbol display device 42 is not expanded, the combination of the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed is visibly displayed. To fit within the After step S8205, the present process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S8201, it is determined in step S8206 whether or not the combination of decorative symbols is a combination of "complete removal". If a negative determination is made in step S8206, the present process ends. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S8206, it is determined in step S8207 whether the value of the fake counter C8 is “0”. If a negative determination is made in step S8207, the present process ends.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S8207, in step S8208, after processing for setting fake effects is performed, the present processing ends. "Fake effect" is almost the same as the continuous effect mode (in this example, dolphins are displayed) derived from the first variable display among the variable displays in which "continuous effect" is performed, but the decorative symbol Is not a chance eye (combination of chance symbols), it will be displayed completely stopped at the end. In addition, when there is no possibility of becoming a chance, a display for the dolphin to exit from the screen of the decorative symbol display device 42 is derived.

  In the present embodiment, the function of determining whether or not to execute continuous effects such as step S508 of the main controller 261, and whether or not to execute sector effects such as step S8202 of the sub controller 262 are determined. Function to configure interlocking mode determination means, and a function to set the arrangement of combinations of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed according to the fan effect pattern determined in step S8203 or the like, such as step S8204 Configure the decision means.

  Referring back to FIG. 29, in step S3912, an external output process of transmitting control signals to the respective devices based on the setting contents of steps S3905 to 3911 is executed. For example, a display command is transmitted to the display control device 45 at the time of the variable display of the decorative symbol by the decorative symbol display device 42.

  After the processes of steps S3905 to S3912 performed every 2 msec are executed, or when the negative determination is made in step S3904, the process proceeds to step S3913, and generation information of power-off is stored in RAM 553 or not. Determine if Note that the power-off occurrence information is stored when a power-off command is received from the main control device 261.

  If the power-off occurrence information is not stored, the process proceeds to step S3914, where it is determined whether the RAM 553 is destroyed. Here, if the RAM 553 is not destroyed, the process returns to the process of step S3901 and the normal process is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if the RAM 553 is destroyed, the processing is endlessly looped to stop the execution of the subsequent processing.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3913 that power failure occurrence information is stored, power failure processing is performed in step S3915. In the power-off process, the generation of the interrupt process is inhibited and each output port is turned off. In addition, the storage of occurrence information of power-off is also erased. After execution of the power-off process, the process is looped endlessly.

  Next, the jackpot display process performed in the display setting process of step S3907 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S4701, it is determined whether an opening command for notifying the start of the jackpot state has been received from the main control device 261 or not. If the determination in step S4701 is affirmative, in step S4702, the round grasping counter for grasping the remaining number of rounds is “16” if it is “16 RS” based on the information included in the opening command. Set “7” if it is “7 RS” or “7 RN”.

  Thereafter, in step S4703, after setting of the opening effect for 8 seconds (setting of the image of the decorative symbol display device 42, the sound of the speaker SP, and the lighting mode of various lamps) is performed, this processing is ended. In addition, the sub control device 262 is provided with a table for storing the correspondence relationship between the jackpot type, the remaining number of rounds, and various presentation modes in the jackpot state, and the corresponding presentation is selected with reference to the table. And let it be done.

  If a negative determination is made in step S4701, whether or not an interval command has been received is determined in step S4704. If an affirmative determination is made in step S4704, in step S4705, effects are set for a maximum of 30 seconds in a round, and then this process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S4704, it is determined in step S4706 whether an interval command has been received. If an affirmative determination is made in step S4706, the round grasping counter is decremented by 1 in step S4707, effects are set during the 4-second interval in step S4708, and this processing is ended.

  If a negative determination is made in step S4706, it is determined in step S4709 whether an ending command has been received. If an affirmative determination is made in step S4709, the round grasping counter is decremented by 1 in step S4710, and an ending effect of 10 seconds is set in step S4711. Then, the process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S4709, it is determined in step S4712 whether or not a big hit end command has been received. If a negative determination is made in step S4712, the present process ends. On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S4712, in step S4713, the ending display is immediately ended, and the setting is made to be the mode of the normal gaming state in which the variable display is performed. Thereafter, in step S4714, if there is a continuous effect flag set to on, it is turned off, and if there is a chance flag set to on in step S4715, this processing is ended.

  As described above in detail, according to the present embodiment, the effect fan 401 is in the open state in the configuration in which the result of the acceptance lottery is indicated by the combination of the decorative symbols stopped and displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 42. By changing the state to the closed state, it is possible to increase or decrease the number of decorative symbols displayed at one time in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 42, that is, the combination of the decorative symbols (the number of effective lines). Therefore, for example, a state where the expectation of occurrence to the jackpot state can not be held at all can be reversed to a state that can be expected considerably, or it may be suddenly changed to a development different from the development expected by the player. In addition, the development of the presentation can be changed instantly and dramatically.

  Further, in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 42, basically, a fixed number of decorative symbols are displayed according to a certain rule (scroll display flowing from right to left) (in each of the symbol display areas 42a, 42b, 42c, The maximum number of decorative patterns (when all effect fans 401 are open) can be displayed five, and if the effect fan 401 is in the open state, the decorative symbols of the eyelids hidden by the effect fan 401 are viewed It can be done. Therefore, although the effect fan 401 is in the open state, the decorative symbol of the displayed rose is not displayed, or the decorative symbol different from the decorative symbol of the displayed rose is displayed. In such a case, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player's sense of distrust is acquired, and as a result, a decrease in interest is caused. Furthermore, since the decorative pattern hidden by the effect fan 401 can be found, when the effect fan 401 is in the open state, new game characteristics such as being advantageous to itself will be generated, and the interest of the game is improved. And so on.

  Furthermore, among the three symbol display areas 42a, 42b and 42c, the decorative symbol is finally displayed in the stop, and the final stop identification information display area that substantially teaches the result of the lottery by the stop mode. In the symbol display area 42b, the area of the area hidden by the effect fan 401 is smaller (when all the effect fans 401 are closed) as compared to the upper symbol display area 42a and the lower pattern display area 42c. . Therefore, it is possible to obtain more information on the variable display in the relatively high interest level in the middle symbol display area 42b, and it is possible to more empathize the variable display in the middle symbol display area 42b. . For example, if the decorative symbol (this symbol 48) displayed at the end of the middle symbol display area 42b moves to the center and stops, a jackpot state occurs. You can increase the fun time to chase. Therefore, even in the state where the effect fan 401 is in the closed state, the variable display can be effectively enhanced by widening the visible range of the middle symbol display area 42b. Further, even in the state in which the effect fan 401 is in the closed state, the visible range of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 42 can be utilized as wide as possible, so the large decorative symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) Although it is mounted, it is possible to suppress the situation that most of the expanded part will not have been hidden by the directing fan 401 most of the time.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main controller 261 (in the start winning combination) determines in advance the combination of the decorative symbols (and whether or not to perform the continuous effect), and then (at the start of the variable display) the sub controller 262 After determining whether or not fan effect using the effect fan 401 is to be executed (step S8202, step S8203), the arrangement of the decorative symbol is determined (step S8204, step S8205). By this, it is possible to more reliably associate the effect of the aspect change of the effect fan 401 with the change of the combination of the decorative symbols. That is, for example, even if it is determined that the decorative symbol is to be stopped and displayed by the combination of the jackpot symbols corresponding to the jackpot state (Zoro eyes are aligned on the effective line), all of the effect fans 401 are closed When the combination of the big hit symbols is stopped and displayed in the visible area, even if the effect fan 401 is opened as a fan effect, making the effect fan 401 open does not make sense at all in terms of effect. On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, the correspondence between the operation of the effect fan 401 and the change in the combination of the decorative symbols can be reliably made while avoiding the situation where the arrangement of the decorative symbols is changed later. The game can be boosted by fan effects.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the stop pattern of the decorative symbol in which three identical symbols (the same numeral pattern) in the decorative symbol display device 42 are stopped and displayed is regarded as a "chance of eye" and continuous effect continues ( In the subsequent variable display to be performed, the “eye of the eye” is configured to be stopped and displayed when continuous rendering or reach rendering is performed. Then, for example, immediately before the end of the variable display, when the effect fan 401 that covers and hides the decorative symbol that constitutes the chance is opened, the continuous effect will be continued. Therefore, the continuous effect is not performed until before the effect fan 401 is opened, or from the situation where the continuous effect is interrupted, the continuous effect is generated or changed continuously, or the continuous effect is continued. Change to a stage effect. Therefore, the generation corresponding to the generation of the continuous effect or the continuation of the continuous effect can be made more attractive. Further, by taking a chance for the fan effect using the effect fan 401, it is possible to increase the opportunity of the fan effect.

  In the present embodiment, a variable effect character 405 including a first decorative body 406 shaped like a katakana word “lucky” and a second decorative body 407 shaped like a “whale” is provided. The body 407 is configured to be displaceable between a combined position overlapping the front of the first decorative body 406 and an independent position located below the first decorative body 406. Then, when the second decorative body 407 is in the independent position, almost the whole of the first decorative body 406 and the second decorative body 407 can be seen, so the characters of "lucky" and "whales" that are shaped respectively It can be recognized. On the other hand, when the second decorative body 407 is in the merged position, the first decorative body 406 partially concealed by the second decorative body 407 and the second decorative body 407 make the character of “sea” as a whole. It can be made to recognize as a shape. Incidentally, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment has a motif of "sea".

  Usually, the second decorative body 407 is in the merged position, and the second decorative body 407 is configured to be displaced to the independent position, for example, when teaching a jackpot state. In this manner, the displacement of the second decorative body 407 and the displacement of the second decorative body 407 cause a new object such as "lucky" suddenly to the place where the character of "sea" was displayed. In combination with the appearance of, it is possible to have an impact of a massive impact that has made a line with the other effects. That is, while the effects are diversified, it is possible to perform the weighting of the effects, and it is possible to sufficiently give intonation.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the displacement of the second decorative body 407 from the merged position to the independent position is associated with the occurrence of a jackpot state (in the jackpot state, it is actually a probability variation jackpot), The first decorative body 406 whose entire image is exposed by the second decorative body 407 being displaced to the independent position corresponds to the occurrence of a jackpot state which is a pleasure for the player, etc. It is shaped. That is, it is possible to make the second decorative body 407 correspond to the displacement to the independent position by making the characters of the first decorative body 406 appear at a glance, and an effect that teaches the occurrence of the jackpot state The impact such as can be huge. Also, for example, even a beginner who is playing a game for the first time can grasp that the current state is something "lucky".

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the change of the aspect of the variable effect part 405 is achieved only by displacing the second decoration 407 without deforming the first decoration 406 and the second decoration 407. Therefore, although the first decorative body 406 and the second decorative body 407 themselves are not deformed, it is possible to draw an interest that the second decorative body 407 becomes different in appearance due to displacement. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the second decorative body 407 is at the merged position, the character “ra” of the first decorative body 406 emits light yellow, and the character “k” emits green light. On the other hand, when the second decorative body 407 is in the independent position, all characters of the first decorative body 406 emit yellow light. That is, when making the character of "lucky" visually recognize only with the 1st decoration body 406, it may unify with the luminescent color of the character of "lucky" and emphasize that the characters of "lucky" are grouped. it can. On the other hand, when the first decorative body 406 and the second decorative body 407 are combined to make the character of "sea" be visible, the first decorative body 406 and the second decorative body 407 are not completely divided in color. In the first decorative body 406, the letter "La" is yellow, and the letter "ki" is green, and by combining it with the purple color of "whale", the first decoration is reversed. The visual recognition mode is such that the sense of unity of the body 406 and the second decorative body 407 is increased. As described above, by changing the light emission mode of the first decorative body 406 according to the displacement of the second decorative body 407, the visual recognition mode in each state can be more easily recognized clearly.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as a rendition pattern using the variable rendition object 405, after the second decorative body 407 is completely displaced to the independent position, the entire “lucky” character of the first decorative body 406 emits yellow light There is such a pattern. That is, for example, when the light emission mode of the first decorative body 406 is changed during the operation of the second decorative body 407, the character of "lucky" is distracted by the operation of the second decorative body 407. It is feared that the impact on the appearance will be thin and it will be difficult to notice. On the other hand, after the second decorative body 407 completely shifts to the independent position, that is, after the entire first decorative body 406 (all characters of "lucky") becomes visible, the first decorative body By changing the light emission mode of 406, it becomes easy to notice that the “Lucky” character has appeared, and a huge impact on the player who has noticed for the first time that the “Lucky” character has appeared Can be given.

  The second decorative body 407 is also provided with light emitting means (high brightness LED) individually, and the light emitting means of the first decorative body 406 and the light emitting means of the second decorative body 407 are controlled independently. It is configured to be possible. Therefore, for example, when displacing the second decorative body 407 from the merging position to the independent position, the light emitting means of the first decorative body 406 is extinguished, and the light emitting means of the second decorative body 407 is lit. More attention can be drawn to the motion of the two decorations 407, that is, "whales". Also, for example, after the second decorative body 407 is displaced to the independent position, the light emitting means of the second decorative body 407 is extinguished, and the light emitting means of the first decorative body 406 is lit, whereby the second decorative body 407 is made. More attention can be drawn to the "lucky" character of the first decorative body 406 that is exposed by the displacement of. Therefore, it is possible to diversify how to show various objects woven by the first decorative body 406 and the second decorative body 407, and to improve the rendering.

  In the variable winning device 32 of the present embodiment, a shutter 423 for opening and closing the special winning opening 422 is configured by two upper and lower first pivot walls 424 and second pivot walls 425. Therefore, the shutter 423 can close the wider range in the vertical direction. Therefore, the upper and lower width of the special winning opening 422 can be expanded, and the game ball can be more easily entered into the special winning opening 422 in accordance with the expansion. Therefore, for example, the game ball does not easily enter the large winning opening 422 or the game ball does not easily enter the large winning opening 422 even though the variable winning device 32 is opened. The player loses a profit or loss (due to eight balls being the upper limit on the big winning opening 422 while the variable winning device 32 in each round of big hit is open for 30 seconds) In the round, it takes about 30 seconds to enter eight game balls into the large winning opening 422, despite the fact that the game balls can not be made to continue or the game balls continue to be fired. It is possible to suppress a situation where game balls entering the out port 36 without entering the big winning port 422 etc. increase (the net increase in the number of game balls decreases)). As a result, it is possible to reduce the loss of the game ball during the jackpot state, and also to suppress the stress and the like caused by the game ball not smoothly entering the large winning opening 422, and it is relatively comfortable. You can proceed with the game. Also, even if the width of the special winning opening 422 can not be increased due to the arrangement of the gaming board 30, etc., the opening width of the special winning opening 422 can be expanded by widening the vertical width of the special winning opening 422, The action and effect of causing the game ball to enter the big winning opening 422 relatively quickly can be reliably achieved.

  Furthermore, in the shutter 423 of the present embodiment, the first pivoting wall 424 rotatably coupled at the lower side corresponding to the lower edge of the big winning opening 422 is tilted forward, and the first pivoting wall The second pivoting wall 425 pivotally connected to the upper edge portion 424 is configured to be foldable up and down so as to be folded over the top surface of the first pivoting wall 424. Therefore, the shutter 423 when the special winning opening 422 is opened can be made compact, and the space required for installing the shutter 423 can be made as small as possible. Therefore, the enlargement of the variable winning device 32 can be suppressed, and the members mounted around the variable winning device 32 of the pachinko machine 10 can be disposed more suitably. In addition, only one drive means (big winning hole motor 426) for operating the shutter 423 is required, for example, as compared with the case where drive means for operating the first rotation wall 424 and the second rotation wall 425 are provided. Thus, simplification of the configuration, downsizing, cost reduction and the like can be achieved.

  Further, the vertical width of the second pivoting wall 425 is wider than the vertical width of the first pivoting wall 424. In other words, it is necessary to make the first pivoting wall 424 tilted forward from the lower edge of the big winning opening 422 shorter than the distance between the game board 30 and the glass unit 137, but when the shutter 423 is opened. The second pivoting wall 425 which is inclined rearward from the front edge of the first pivoting wall 424 can be longer than the distance between the game board 30 and the glass unit 137. Therefore, the vertical width of the special winning opening 422 can be made wider without any trouble in opening and closing the shutter 423.

  Furthermore, since the upper and lower width of the second rotating wall 425 is larger than the upper and lower width of the first rotating wall 424, the guide surface guides the gaming ball moving in the game area in the open state to the large winning opening in the rear. The upper surface of a certain second pivoting wall 425 extends across the large winning opening 422 in the front-rear direction. In this case, it is possible to lead the game balls received in the game area more smoothly to the rear of the big winning opening 422 without having the big winning opening 422 get stuck toward the rear. Further, as described above, since the vertical width of the special winning opening 422 widens, and the vertical width of the variable winning device 32 widens, the game is positioned at the lower edge of the special winning opening 422 and directly above the special winning opening 422. It is conceivable that the distance between the nail and the ball is increased, and the fall of the game ball falling from directly above the variable winning device 32 is intensified. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the game balls falling from directly above the variable winning device 32 (entered from the upper part of the large winning opening 422) will have their landing points more widely dispersed in the horizontal direction. On the other hand, the second pivoting wall 425 in the sleeping position is extended to the rear of the large winning opening 422 and is displaceable so that the second pivoting wall 425 and the first can be absorbed by the following displacement. By configuring the pivoting wall 424 to receive the game ball, breakage of the other members can be suppressed as much as possible.

  In addition, when the shutter 423 is opened, the upper surface of the second pivoting wall 425, which is a guiding surface for guiding the game ball moving in the game area to the back of the big winning opening 422, is horizontal. It extends so as to incline downward about 8 degrees backward. As a result, when the game ball moving in the game area abuts on the upper surface of the second pivoting wall 425 which is tilted, the game ball bounces on the second pivoting wall 425 a plurality of times, etc. It is possible to avoid the situation where the ball does not enter or it is easy to spill sideways. Therefore, it is possible to make the game ball enter the big winning opening 422 more smoothly. In addition, if the angle of the shutter 423 in the open position is raised (the inclination angle of the second rotating wall 425 is made steep), the distance between the shutter 423 in the open position and the upper edge of the big winning opening 422 narrows. As described above, the upper edge of the shutter 423 in the open position and the large winning opening 422 is obtained even if the inclination angle of the shutter 423 is made steeper than before by the expansion of the vertical width of the large winning opening 422. It is possible to make the big winning opening 422 flow smoothly without the game ball getting stuck with the department.

  In the present embodiment, the upper surface of the second pivoting wall 425 in the sleeping posture (second posture) has a shape in which a portion near the rear center is inclined downward toward both sides, and the game ball is interlocked It is guided to the passage where the count switch 223 on both the left and right sides is installed avoiding the mechanism 427. For this reason, the game ball entered into the special winning opening 422 is trapped in the interlocking mechanism 427 (counting by the count switch 223 is delayed, and it becomes easy for more game balls to enter than the specified number of rounds) ) Can be suppressed.

  In addition, a guide plate 436 for guiding the game balls moving in the game area to the big winning opening 422 is provided corresponding to the height position of the second rotating wall 425 of the shutter 423 in the closed position. Therefore, it is possible to make the game ball enter the upper part of the big winning opening 422 more positively. In particular, the guide plate 436 of the present embodiment is provided so as to extend from the side of the special winning opening 422 to the front of the large winning opening 422. Therefore, the game ball can be more reliably guided to the big winning opening 422 (rear), and the game ball dropped from directly above the variable winning device 32 is vigorously pushed against the shutter 423 in the open position. As the vertical width of the big winning opening 422 increases and the vertical width of the variable winning device 32 increases, the distance between the shutter 423 in the open state and the game nail located immediately above the opening widens. It is possible to reduce the possibility of the game ball hitting the shutter 423 becoming stronger. In addition, the guide plate 436 corresponds to the height of the second pivoting wall 425, and the second pivoting wall 425 is configured to fall backward, so the guide plate 436 is in front of the large winning opening 422. Even if it overhangs, there is no influence on the operation of the second pivoting wall 425.

  Furthermore, a tilt prevention solenoid 437 is provided to prevent a rearward rearward displacement of the second pivoting wall 425 in the upright position, and is attached to the tip of the plunger 438 when the shutter 423 is in the closed position. The backrest member 439 is configured to abut on the rear surface of the second pivoting wall 425. For this reason, the second pivoting wall 425 is tilted and displaced rearward due to, for example, the game ball moving in the game area colliding with the front surface of the second pivoting wall 425 of the shutter 423 in the closed position. It can be prevented. Therefore, even if the shutter 423 is in the closed position, the second rotary wall 425 can be inclined and displaced to open the big winning opening 422 more reliably.

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

  (1-a) In the above embodiment, the shielding means for concealing or exposing the decorative pattern is embodied in the effect fan 401, but it is not particularly limited to this, and is appropriately designed for each model It is possible. For example, it is also possible to apply as a shielding means a screen-like one that can be rolled in a roll or a shutter-like one that can be rotated or slid. Also, for example, it is also possible to apply as the shielding means an object which changes to a transparent state and a non-transparent state (does not deform or displace) depending on the electric conduction state. Furthermore, the number and design of the effect fans 401 are not particularly limited. For example, even when the rendering fan 401 is in a closed state (first state), the rendering fan 401 has a translucent portion (semi-transparent or is configured by a half mirror) having translucency in a part of the rendering fan 401. The display in the display area covered by the effect fan 401 may be configured to be transparent. In this case, since the display of the display area on the back side can be visually recognized while the effect fan 401 is closed, it is possible to set a pattern which can grasp the display content at a timing earlier than the effect fan 401 opens. it can. Therefore, a more immediate effect can be derived.

  In addition to the shape of the shielding means (effect fan 401), the size, the number, the arrangement and the like are not particularly limited, and can be appropriately set for each model. For example, in the above embodiment, although the first effect fan 401a and the fourth effect fan 401d are partially overlapped, the middle symbol display is displayed even if both the first effect fan 401a and the fourth effect fan 401d are in the closed state. Although it is configured not to cover up the decorative design displayed on the leftmost of the area 42b, it may be configured to cover such decorative design. In this case, the effect different from that of the above embodiment can be derived, the effect fan 401 itself can be configured relatively large, and the appearance (force) of the effect fan 401 itself can be improved.

  (1-b) In the above embodiment, the effect fan 401 changes only between the closed state and the open state. However, more various operations may be performed. For example, the effect fan 401 is configured to be slide-displaceable in the left-right direction, and the third effect fan 401c is moved to the left immediately before the decorative symbol in the lower-level design display area 42c stops, It may be configured to move the decorative pattern of the lower figure pattern display area 42c to the left (by one frame) (so-called "slip" occurs) by being pushed. Further, for example, the effect fan 401 is configured to be capable of reciprocating rotational displacement back and forth (an operation like a fan tilting about a required position), and by operating the effect fan 401 back and forth, as if by this operation A configuration may be adopted in which a decorative symbol stopped or displayed in the vicinity of the effect fan 401 is displayed and moved. In this case, the effect fan 401 can be used to further achieve diversification of effects.

  (1-c) In the above embodiment, in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 42, a mode in which the same decorative symbol (this symbol 48) is displayed three in a combination that does not become a reach aspect is a set of "chance eyes" Although the combination is set, the setting of the chance eye is not particularly limited, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, in the upper, middle and lower pattern display areas 42a, 42b and 42c, a combination of “3”, “4” and “1” decorative symbols (this symbol 48) are aligned on the effective line (linear) It may be a combination of eyes.

  (1-d) In the above embodiment, the decorative symbol is constituted by a main symbol 48 having a numeric symbol attached to the symbol and a blank symbol 49 with only the symbol (without the numeric symbol), and the symbol row (identification information The row) is configured by alternately arranging the symbol 48 and the blank symbol 49, but is not particularly limited to such a configuration. For example, the symbol row may be embodied in a pachinko machine 10 configured with only this symbol. Further, the design of the decorative symbol is not limited either, and can be appropriately set for each model.

  (1-e) In the above embodiment, the classification of the combination of stop symbols may be classified more finely. For example, as combinations of jackpots, Zoro eyes on the right, Zoro eyes on the left, Zoro eyes on the right, Zoro eyes on the left, Zoro eyes vertically, Zoro eyes on double reach, Zoro eyes on triple reach, etc. It may be classified according to circumstances. In this case, even if the patterns of the effect fan 401 to be in the open state are increased, it is possible to respond relatively smoothly. For example, when the jackpot and only the second effect fan 401 b are in the open state, the decoration of “the right-up in the right eye” is to associate the movement of the effect fan 401 with the change in the combination of the decorative symbols. The value is read from the counter buffer in which the value indicating the combination of symbols is stored, and the combination is displayed in the area where the upper right corner of the eyelid (the symbol corresponding to the upper symbol display area 42a) is hidden by the second effect fan 401b. Arrange to stop display.

  (1-f) In the above embodiment, the “dolphin” is configured to continue to be displayed in a plurality of variable displays in which the continuous effect is performed, but the content of the continuous effect is not particularly limited. For example, it may be a continuous effect that the countdown is performed in a plurality of continuous variable display, or it may be configured such that the stop display of the chance is itself a continuous effect.

  (1-g) In the above embodiment, the fan motor 402 is provided corresponding to each of the effect fans 401 individually, but a plurality of effect fans 401 may be configured to be able to be opened and closed by one fan motor 402. . For example, one fan motor 402 and two effect fans 401 may be connected via a link mechanism having a transmission shaft switching mechanism so that the effect fan 401 can be sequentially opened and closed, or the same as the effect fan 401. Although a number of fan motors 402 are provided, each fan motor 402 is configured to be able to open and close a plurality of effect fans 401, and even if the fan motor 402 for a predetermined effect fan 401 is broken, another fan motor 402 performs the predetermined The effect fan 401 may be configured to be opened and closed. In this case, even if it is a situation before repair is performed by looking at a lamp or the like indicating that the fan motor 402 is broken, it is possible to configure so as not to disturb the effect as much as possible.

  (1-h) In the above embodiment, when the effect fan 401 is in the closed state, energy saving in which a decorative symbol or the like is not displayed in at least a part of the display area hidden by the effect fan 401 in the closed state and invisible. The mode may be configured to exist. In this case, it is possible to reduce processing such as generating an image. In the energy saving mode, the variable display may not be performed, and may not be in the big hit state (waiting for customers, displaying a demo screen), or while the variable display is in progress or the big hit It may be configured to be implemented even during the state.

  In addition, a player is made to select the effect fan 401 from among the plurality of effect fans 401, and the corresponding effect fan 401 is brought into the open state, and a configuration is adopted in which predetermined teaching is performed in a specific display mode appearing there. In this case, the display mode may not be displayed until the effect fan 401 is opened, or may not be displayed at all in the display area hidden by the effect fan 401. . In this case, even if the user wants to know the result in advance and looks into the back of the effect fan 401, the result can not be known.

  (1-i) In the above embodiment, it is detected that a predetermined object (for example, a player's hand) approaches each effect fan 401 individually or in units of a predetermined number corresponding to each effect fan 401. A possible proximity sensor may be provided. For example, in the case where a predetermined privilege is given (if it looks as if the display of "whale" in the form of an image is exposed from the display area hidden by the effect fan 401 (for example, the probability change mode is In the case where it is taught that the probability change mode is given without knowing whether or not to be given), “whale” is displayed on one of the four, and the player is given a predetermined effect fan 401 The guidance to make the hand approach is performed, the effect fan 401 corresponding to the detected proximity sensor is opened, and the corresponding effect is performed depending on whether or not the display area of the "whale" is supported. It is also good. In addition, for example, when the player shakes his hand near the proximity sensor, the corresponding effect fan 401 opens and closes in a step-by-step manner with the cut-off, and the corresponding effect is also performed by the decorative symbol display device 42 It is also good. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to enjoy the effects using the effect fan 401 as if the effect fan 401 were to be operated directly.

  (2-a) In the above embodiment, the second decorative body 407 having the pattern of the “character of the whale” is superimposed on a predetermined position in front of the first decorative body 406 having the shape of “Lucky” Katakana characters. The first decorative body 406 and the second decorative body 407 are configured as a whole to be shaped as kanji of "sea", but in particular, an object in which the first decorative body 406 and the second decorative body 407 are individually shaped, An object shaped by overlapping the first decorative body 406 and the second decorative body 407 is not particularly limited, and can be set as appropriate.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 48, a first decorative body 441 shaped like a “koala” and a second decorative body 442 shaped like a “beard” like a mountain shape facing downward are configured. Then, in general, the second decoration body 407 is rotated as shown in FIG. 48 (b) in the case of teaching the jackpot state by making it recognized as “an uncle of koalas” as shown in FIG. 48 (a). The second decoration 442 rotated 90 degrees clockwise causes the first decoration 441 to be recognized as the character of the "present" by the eyes and nose of the "koala" which is the first decoration 441. Also in this configuration, by changing the light emission color of the light emitting means (not shown) incorporated in the first decorative body 441 and the second decorative body 442, the light emission color of the portion where connection is desired to be recognized is adjusted. That is, for example, in the state shown in FIG. 48A, the eyes of the first decorative body 441 emit light brown, the nose black, the other parts emit light gray, and the second decorative body 442 emits light brown. At the same time, in the state of FIG. 48 (b), the eyes, nose and second decoration 442 of the first decorative body 441 emit light in red, the ears of the first decorative body 441 are extinguished, and the first decorative body 441 Other face parts may be configured to emit white light.

  (2-b) Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the second decorative body 407 that is displaced forward of the first decorative body 406 that is not displaced is overlapped, but the second decorative body that is not displaced is behind the first decorative body 406. The decorative body 407 may be configured to be overlapped, and the variable effect part 405 may be changed in aspect by changing the visible range of the second decorative body 407.

  In addition, the number, size, installation position, and the like of the decorative objects constituting the variable effect role product 405 are not particularly limited, and a plurality of decorative objects individually forming a predetermined object are superimposed so that another object can be seen. It should just be comprised. Furthermore, all of the decorative bodies that make up the variable rendering combination 405 may be configured to be displaceable.

  (3-a) In the above embodiment, the variable winning device 32 is configured to be foldable by the first pivoting wall 424 and the second pivoting wall 425, but is particularly limited to such a configuration It is not a thing. Hereinafter, an exemplary embodiment will be described.

  (3-a-1) As shown in FIGS. 49 and 50, the shutter 451 integrally extends downward from the rotation shaft 453 with the rotation shaft 453 extending in the left-right direction at the vertical middle position of the big winning opening 452 The first pivoting wall 454 extending separately (or separately) may extend integrally (or separately) upward from the rotating shaft 453 which is the opposite side of the first pivoting wall 454. And a second pivoting wall 455. In the present embodiment, the first pivoting wall 454 and the second pivoting wall 455 are constituted by a single plate-like body, and the rotary shaft is protruded rearward on the rear surface side of the plate-like body. The front surface of the shutter 451 is flat (the front surfaces of the first pivoting wall 454 and the second pivoting wall 455 are flush with each other).

  In the shutter 451, the first rotation wall 454 extends downward from the rotation shaft 453, and the second rotation wall 455 extends upward from the rotation shaft 453, and the first rotation wall 454. Between the rotation shaft 453 and the open position (see the two-dot chain line in FIG. 46) between the rotation shaft 453 and the open position where the second rotation wall 455 extends backward from the rotation shaft 453. In accordance with the drive of the special winning opening motor 456, it is configured to be capable of rotational displacement. Furthermore, the upper and lower width of the second rotating wall 455 is larger than the upper and lower width of the first rotating wall 454, and the upper and lower of the large winning opening 452 is The width is larger than the front and rear width of the game area.

  In addition, when the shutter 451 is in the open position, the rising prevention member 457 as an open holding means that contacts the upper surface of the second pivoting wall 455 and prevents the tilting displacement of the first pivoting wall 454 downward. An open prevention solenoid 458 is provided to operate it. Although not shown, as in the above embodiment, the backrest member displaceable between a position allowing contact with the rear surface of the second pivoting wall 455 of the shutter 451 in the closed position and a position not abutting the same. 439 and a tilt prevention solenoid 437 for moving the backrest member 439 may be provided.

  When adopting the configuration as described above, the pivot shaft 453 of the shutter 451 for opening and closing the special winning opening 452 is set at the middle position in the vertical direction, and the upper side of the shutter 451 is pivoted to tilt backward. Opening the winning opening 452 without the upper edge of the shutter 451 (second pivoting wall 455) interfering with the front edge of the game area (the glass unit 137 as a transparent member defining the game area front edge) Can. Furthermore, since the shutter 451 has the rotary shaft 453, the first pivoting wall 454, and the second pivoting wall 455 integrally formed like a single plate, the upper side of the shutter 451 is turned backward. By pivoting the shutter 451, the first pivoting wall 454 which is a lower side portion of the shutter 453 of the shutter 451 is tilted forward until it becomes substantially horizontal (is inclined slightly backward). The game ball moving in the game area can be received by the upper surface of the first rotating wall 454 and guided to the big winning opening 452. Therefore, similar to the variable winning device 32 of the above embodiment, the vertical width of the large winning opening 452 can be increased to make the game ball enter the large winning opening 452 relatively speedily while achieving simplification of the configuration. And so forth.

  The special winning opening 452 is also opened below the rotary shaft 453. For this reason, the ball entering route of game balls from the lower side of the rotary shaft 453 (the range in which the first pivoting wall 454 has been closed) can be made, for example, the game balls entered the big winning opening 452 from the lower side of the rotary shaft 453 It is possible to impart predetermined gameplay to the game. For example, separately providing a count switch 223 for detecting gaming balls entered in the upper area of the big winning opening 452 and a count switch 223 for detecting gaming balls entered in the lower area of the large winning opening 452 It is also good. Furthermore, when the game ball enters the lower area of the special winning opening 452, a sound different from that generated when the game ball enters the upper area may be generated. Also, the number of winning balls when the gaming ball enters the lower region is configured to be greater than the number of winning balls when the gaming ball enters the upper region of the large winning opening 452, or When the game ball enters the lower area, the predetermined effect state or the game state may proceed in a direction suitable for the player.

  The game ball can be guided to the entry route of the game ball from the lower side of the rotary shaft 453 (the lower area of the large winning opening 452) in the area below the rotary shaft 453 of the large winning hole 452 It is also possible to provide a jumping platform, a rotating platform, etc. which can be guided (fly).

  Furthermore, a rising prevention member 457 and an opening preventing solenoid 458 are provided in contact with the upper surface of the second rotating wall 455 of the shutter 451 in the open state to prevent the rotational displacement of the shutter 451. Therefore, even when a large number of gaming balls collide with the upper surface of the first turning wall 454 extending forward of the big winning opening 452 when the shutter 451 is opened, (1) It is possible to relieve the concern that the pivoting wall 454 is tilted and displaced downward.

  (3-a-2) Also, for example, it may be configured as shown in FIG. That is, the shutter 461 is rotatably connected to the first rotating wall 463 rotatably connected corresponding to the lower edge of the big winning opening 462 and corresponding to the upper edge of the big winning opening 462 And a second rotating wall 464. The first pivoting wall 463 is displaceable between a first position extending upward from the lower edge of the big winning opening 462 and a second position extending forward from the lower edge of the large winning opening 462 Configured When the first pivoting wall 463 is in the first position, the second pivoting wall 464 is in the first posture extending downward from the upper edge of the large winning opening 462, and the first pivoting wall 463 is When in the second position, the second winning attitude is such that the second attitude extends rearward from the upper edge of the special winning opening 462.

  In addition, although the first pivoting wall 463 and the second pivoting wall 464 in the present embodiment are not directly connected, one of them is not opened alone (in the other, only one is opened. And the opening / closing operation is simultaneously started by the control. Furthermore, a big winning opening solenoid 466 is provided corresponding to each of the first rotation wall 463 and the second rotation wall 464 individually. Even if the first rotary wall 463 and the second rotary wall 464 are interlocked mechanically and only one large winning opening solenoid 466 (which may be substituted for the motor) may be provided. Good.

  Even in the case of adopting the configuration as described above, the above-described operation and effect of increasing the opening area of the special winning opening 462 up and down can be reliably achieved. Further, in the present embodiment, the structure of each configuration is simple and small, not easily broken, and can operate relatively quickly.

  (3-b) In the above embodiment, the opening edge of the big winning opening 422 is configured to be rotatable or deformable, and although the opening area of the big winning opening 422 does not substantially change, it is easy to enter the game ball. May be configured to change. For example, a circular opening of the game board 30 may be formed, and the large winning opening unit may be rotatably provided corresponding to the opening. Also, the special winning opening unit has a main body in which a rectangular special winning opening 422 is formed, a motor for rotating the main body, a shutter and shutter solenoid capable of opening and closing the special winning opening 422, and a special winning opening 422 A guide plate and a guide plate solenoid may be provided so as to be able to project from the short side portion and the long side portion to the front play area. Also, for example, the opening edge of the big winning opening 422 is configured to be deformable by a link mechanism including four or more links, and the deformation wall follows the link mechanism and is deformed to close between the link mechanism and the main body May be provided.

  When adopting such a configuration, for example, the ease of entering the game ball into the big winning opening 422 changes based on the result of a predetermined lottery, the operation of the effect button 125 by the player, etc. Innovative gameplay can be provided.

  (3-c) In the above embodiment, the shutter 423 may be configured to be openable in a plurality of stages (for example, in two stages) such that the open area of the special winning opening 422 changes. For example, in the case of “7 RS” and “7 RN”, only the part of the large winning opening 422 closed by the second rotating wall 425 is opened, and the upper side of the second rotating wall 425 is The shutter 423 may be configured to be stopped and maintained when reaching the height position of the lower side of the second pivoting wall 425 when the shutter 423 is in the closed state.

  The configuration for displacing the second decorative body 407 and the shutter 423 is not particularly limited, and the design can be changed as appropriate. However, in order to make the timing and speed of the displacement constant (open and close as quickly as possible with the shutter 423), it is more preferable to have a configuration that displaces based on the drive of the drive means than one that displaces under its own weight.

  (3-d) In the above embodiment, a support member may be provided to support the second pivoting wall 425 of the shutter 423 in the open state. In this case, it is possible to reduce the load on the first pivoting wall 424 (connection portion) when the gaming ball is received on the upper surface of the second pivoting wall 425. Although the first pivoting wall 424 of the shutter 423 in the open state may be supported, from the viewpoint of reducing the load on the first pivoting wall 424, the second pivoting wall 425 is supported. A configuration that can be done is desirable.

  In addition, when the shutter 423 is opened with respect to the rear surfaces of the first pivoting wall 424 and the second pivoting wall 425, the shutter 423 is sandwiched between the first pivoting wall 424 and the second pivoting wall 425. A cushion material made of a material that absorbs an impact may be provided. In this case, when the game ball collides with the upper surface of the shutter 423 in the open position, it is possible to suppress the second pivoting wall 425 from fluttering and generating a relatively large collision sound. .

  (3-e) In the above embodiment, the game ball moving in the game area is guided to the big winning opening 422 in correspondence to the height position of the big winning opening 422 closed by the second rotating wall 425. Although the guide plate 436 is provided, the shape and the like of the guide plate 436 are not particularly limited. For example, the guide plate 436 may be configured so as not to protrude just before the big winning opening 422, or the big winning opening The guide plate 436 may be provided so as to be connected from the left side of the 422 to the right side.

  Also, for example, instead of attaching the guide plate 436 to the peripheral edge portion of the big winning opening 422, it may be configured to pop out from the back of the big winning opening 422 (like a tongue). In this case, an operation can be made more interesting by the operation of the variable winning device 32 during the jackpot state. Furthermore, when adopting such a configuration, the gaming balls guided by the guide plate (without falling off the guide plate) entering the large winning opening 422 enter the large winning opening 422 without being guided by the guide plate. It may be detected by a ball entering detection means different from the played ball (a count switch is separately provided). In this case, new gameplay can be provided. The guide plate 436 can be omitted.

  (3-f) In the above embodiment, the inner side surface of the special winning opening 422 may be extended so as to extend rearward and to the left and right. In this case, when the game ball flying from the side to the big winning opening 422 and entering the ball hits the inner side of the big winning opening 422, it is flipped backward. For this reason, while being able to guide such a game ball backwards certainly and rapidly, another game ball collides with this game ball, either game ball is kicked out from big winning opening 422 It is possible to prevent situations such as

  (4-a) In the above embodiment, the variable display of the decorative symbol display device 42 as variable display means for effect performing variable display of the decorative symbol as the effect accompanying the variable display in the special display device 43 as special variable display means With regard to, it is possible to determine that the jackpot state occurs, but when the stop display is displayed in a mode in which the type of the jackpot can not be determined, or when the stop display is almost performed (subtlely moving) (this pattern 48 is effective in the even Zoro eyes After displaying the decoration pattern again on 3 lines), this pattern 48 is stopped and displayed with the same number pattern zoro or different number pattern zoro (for example, actually So as to be able to stop and display an odd number of zolo eyes for which the probability variation jackpot is determined at a predetermined ratio (so-called re-variation display effect is performed) ) May be configured.

  Furthermore, when the variation information to be won by the lottery is stored in the special variation suspension storage area of the main control device 261, the variation of the decorative symbol display device 42 performed before the variation display corresponding to the variation information In the case of display (the change display of the change pattern, the change display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the out-of-out change information not corresponding to the occurrence of the big hit state) When a lottery is performed and a win is made in the first teaching lottery, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode (combination of jackpots) corresponding to the occurrence of a jackpot state in the corresponding variable display, and is stored in the special fluctuation suspension storage area The variable display corresponding to the jackpot state being performed and the variable display performed before that may be configured to be performed in the form that simulates the variable display again. .

  For example, when the corresponding fluctuation information is newly stored on hold in the fourth reserved area in a state where the corresponding fluctuation information is held off and stored in the first to third reserved areas of the first special fluctuation reserved area, the predetermined A random number counter, a table or the like is used to perform a first teaching lottery as to whether or not to teach that a jackpot state will occur when fluctuating display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the fluctuation information stored in the first to third reserve areas. When winning by such lottery, for example, when it is determined to teach a big hit (permit teaching) in the variable display corresponding to the change information stored in the second hold area, for example, The effect using the effect button 125 and the effect fan 401 is derived. That is, the player is made to select any one of the effect fans 401, and when it matches the predetermined effect fan 401, a jackpot is taught. Incidentally, if the player's selection does not match in this effect, the jackpot teaching is not performed, and the jackpot teaching is performed in the variable display corresponding to the fluctuation information corresponding to the original jackpot.

  In addition, even when the jackpot teaching is performed by the variable display corresponding to the fluctuation information originally corresponding to the deviation, the deviation display corresponding to the deviation originally stored in the third reserve area and the hold storage in the fourth reserve area It is necessary to shift to the jackpot state after performing the per-action corresponding variable display. However, since there is a possibility that the execution of the above two variable displays in the form of the original variable display after the jackpot teaching has already been given, it is decided to digest the variable display in the form of the re-display. As a result, after the jackpot teaching, the fluctuation display performed before the jackpot occurrence does not become a fluctuation display that is merely digested, and is made to be viewed with the expectation that it may be a jackpot state of a better type. Will be able to

  By adopting the configuration as described above, it is possible to derive more various effects beyond the frame of the variable display for each time. That is, there are cases where the effect performed in the variable display performed immediately before that of the variable display corresponding to the jackpot state is more likely to have an expectation, but the configuration of the present embodiment operates. This makes it possible to teach the jackpot state as it is in the variable display, for example, when effects with high expectation are combined in the variable display performed immediately before the above. Therefore, the frame of the effect can be expanded, and more free effects can be performed.

  Also, when the occurrence of the jackpot state is taught in advance in the fluctuation display, the fluctuation display up to the fluctuation display corresponding to the jackpot state actually becomes a fluctuation display of mere digestion, and the same process as the ordinary fluctuation display In the case of going through, it is boring as the result is known, and reminds the player of the waste of time. On the other hand, in this example, after the occurrence of the jackpot state is taught in the variable display not corresponding to the jackpot state, the variable display corresponding to the jackpot state is digested in the form of “re-change display”, In addition to being able to dispel a sense of boredom, with the expectation that the player will be taught that the jackpot condition is more favorable to the player, watching over the variable display imitating the "reversal display" it can.

  (5-a) In the above embodiment, the jackpot probability, the number of jackpot types, the opening / closing patterns of the various jackpot types of the variable winning device 32, etc. are not particularly limited, and can be set appropriately for each model. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, although the probability of winning in the winning lottery varies in the definite variation mode and the other modes, the probability of winning does not change (is constant), and is awarded after the jackpot state is over. The above configuration may be applied to a pachinko machine in which a plurality of periods (number of fluctuations) of the time reduction mode are prepared.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in the case of winning the big hit based on the entry of the game ball to the upper winning opening 33a, and in the case of winning the big hit based on the entry of the game ball to the lower winning opening 33b, You may comprise so that the ratio of the jackpot classification provided may differ. For example, when the jackpot is won based on the entry of the game ball to the upper winning opening 33a, and when the jackpot is won based on the entry of the game ball to the lower opening 33b, it becomes "7 RN" Although the ratio is the same, the ratio of “16 RS” (in other words, the ratio of “7 RS”) may be configured to be different.

  (5-b) In the above embodiment, the suspension lamps 46a and 46b teach the player the suspension of the variable display, but other display means may teach the suspension. For example, in the decorative symbol display device 42, an image object indicating holding is displayed in a one-to-one correspondence with the held variable display so that it can be recognized whether the first variable display is held or the second variable display is held. You may

  In the above embodiment, the game ball enters the lower winning opening 33b, which is suspended later than the variation display (first variation display) based on the entry of the game ball into the already-populated upper winning opening 33a. The second variable display is preferentially digested in such a manner that the order in which the variable display is based on the second variable display (the second variable display) is digested before the first variable display. Although it is configured as described above, it may be configured to be digested according to the held order regardless of whether it is the first variable display or the second variable display.

  (5-c) In the above embodiment, after the main processing (see FIG. 9) is performed by the main control device 261, the normal processing (see FIG. 10) is performed. However, the present invention is particularly limited to such a configuration. It is not a thing. For example, after step S111 of the main processing, processing such as updating of the counter value performed in steps S209 to S218 of the normal processing in the above embodiment is performed (step S210 is omitted), for example, performed every 2 msec. In the timer interrupt process, the process performed in step S201 to step S208 of the normal process in the above embodiment and the process of step S401 performed as the NMI interrupt process in the above embodiment may be performed. As the process of step S401 in this case, for example, it is determined whether or not the power failure signal SK1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 501, and when the output of the power failure signal SK1 is confirmed, There is a configuration that turns on a flag indicating the occurrence of Further, the processing of step S401 may be separately performed as NMI interrupt processing as in the above embodiment.

  (5-e) In the above embodiment, the information as to whether or not the big hit state occurs in the pass / fail random number storage area storing the value of the big hit random number counter C1 is overwritten. It is not limited to the following configuration. For example, it is possible to provide a storage area for storing information on whether or not a big hit state occurs separately from the execution area of the special variation reserve area and each reserve area for the winning random number storage area, or the special variation reserve Aside from the area, a storage area corresponding to an execution area of each special variation reserve area and each reserve area may be provided, and information on whether or not a jackpot state occurs in the storage area may be stored. In addition to the winning type random number storage area for storing the value of the type determination counter C2, a storage area for storing the type of big hit may be provided, or a reach random number storage area for storing the value of the variation selection counter C3 Alternatively, a storage area for storing reach information may be provided.

  (5-f) A pachinko machine of a type different from the above embodiment may be implemented. For example, movable means that can be changed to a specific area where game balls moving in the game area can enter the ball, an open state that allows the ball to enter the specific area, and a closed state that prohibits the ball to enter the specific area ( A variable ball entry means having a wing member), a specific ball entry means and a non-specific ball entry means capable of entering a game ball entering a specific area, and a game ball entering a specific ball entry means The game ball which is provided outside the specific area and can enter the game ball which is provided outside the specific area and can move the game area can enter the game ball which has entered the start ball means and the game ball entry means When the game ball enters the specific area, the game ball is designated as the specific ball entry means and the non-specified ball entry means, and the main control means performs opening / closing control of the variable ball entry means. A predetermined number of game values (game balls) are given to the player regardless of which of the ball entering means enters the ball And the main control means is a small hitting state in which the variable ball entering means is opened one or more times for a first time based on the detection of the start ball entering detecting means, or the variable ball entering means is Whether the second time open state longer than the time or the jackpot state to repeat this specified number of times with one round until the specified number of gaming balls enter the open variable prize means is generated or not If a win or miss lottery is performed and a small hit is won in the hit / off lottery, a small hit state is generated, if a big hit is won in the hit / off lottery, and if there is a detection of the specific entering detection means May be applied to a gaming machine that generates a jackpot state. In this case, the variable ball entry means corresponds to the variable winning device. In addition to pachinko machines, the game is implemented as an arrange ball machine, various types of game machines such as ball ball similar to it, slot machines as rotating game machines, and gaming machines of a type combining slot machines and pachinko machines. You may

[Supplementary note]
The technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment will be described below.

  A. As one type of gaming machine, for example, a pachinko machine or the like is known. A pachinko machine is provided with a game board, and in front of it, a game area where a game ball fired by a launch device is guided is formed. Then, when the game ball enters the starting ball entry means provided in the game area, a lottery for determining whether or not to generate a hit state is performed, and a variable display for teaching the lottery result on the display device is displayed. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In recent years, in order to enhance the rendering effect, there is a tendency to make the visual aspect by various lamps, display devices, movable figures and the like, and the audio aspect flash. However, enhancing the rendering effect does not necessarily lead to the improvement of the gameplay, and even if the rendering effect is flashy, it may be uninteresting and unpopular in some cases.

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

Means A-1. A variable display means having a display area capable of displaying a plurality of identification information;
By associating the result of the predetermined lottery with the combination of identification information displayed in the display area of the variable display means, the variable display means causes the identification information of the predetermined combination to be stopped and displayed, and the result of the lottery A gaming machine that teaches
The first state (which is configured to be displaceable or deformable with the driving of the drive means) and the first state in which the display area of the variable display means is partially covered, and the second state in the first state A shielding means capable of changing the state from the second state where the display area can be exposed;
The identification information displayed in the display area of the variable display means has a rule in the order and operation to be displayed, so that the identification information of the eyelids hidden by the shielding means in the first state can be found Configured and
When the shielding means in the first state is in the second state, the identification information of the eyelids displayed in the display area hidden by the shielding means in the first state is visibly exposed A game machine characterized by

  According to the means A-1, in the configuration in which the result of the lottery is taught by the combination of the identification information stopped and displayed in the display area of the variable display means, by changing the shielding means to the first state and the second state It is possible to increase or decrease the number of pieces of identification information displayed at one time in the display area, and hence the combination of the identification information. Therefore, for example, the player may suddenly change from being unable to have a degree of expectation of occurrence to the special gaming state advantageous to the player to a state which can be expected quite, or suddenly developing to a different development than the player had imagined. It is possible to change the development of the rendition immediately and dramatically, such as by switching.

  In addition, although the shielding means is in the second state, the identification information of the displayed eyelid is not displayed, or the identification information different from the identification information of the displayed eyelid is displayed. In such a case, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player's sense of distrust is acquired, and as a result, a decrease in interest is caused. Furthermore, since the identification information hidden by the shielding means can be found, new game characteristics such as being advantageous for itself will be generated if the shielding means is in the second state, so that the interest and so on can be improved. Can be

  It should be noted that an effect operation means operable by the player may be provided, and there may be an effect of changing the state of the shielding means in accordance with the operation of the effect operation means.

Means A-2. The display area of the variable display means is provided with a plurality of identification information display areas in which a plurality of types of identification information are scrolled in order, and identification information is sequentially stopped and displayed in the plurality of identification information display areas. In the configuration in which the result of the predetermined lottery is taught by the combination of the identification information,
When all the shielding means are in the first state, at least a part of all the identification information display areas are covered, and identification information is stopped and displayed at the end of the plurality of identification information display areas. The gaming machine according to the means A-1, wherein the final stop identification information display area has a smaller area covered by the shielding means than the other identification information display areas.

  According to the means A-2, the final stop identification information display area in which the identification information is finally displayed in the stop state and the result of the lottery is substantially taught by the stop mode is compared with the other identification information display areas. The area of the area hidden by the shielding means is reduced. For this reason, more information can be obtained regarding the variable display in the relatively high attention final stop identification information display area, and more empathy for the variable display in the final stop identification information display area Can. For example, it is fun time to follow the identification information of the final stop identification information display area, such as "Do not win if the identification information displayed at the end of the final stop identification information display area moves to the center and stops now". It can be increased. Therefore, even in the state where the shielding means is in the first state, the variable display can be effectively enhanced by widening the visible range of the final stop identification information display area. Further, even in the state in which the shielding means is in the first state, the visible range of the display area of the variable display means can be used as widely as possible. In addition, it is possible to suppress that most of the spread will not have been hidden by the shielding means most of the time.

Means A-3. Combination determining means for determining a combination of identification information to be stopped and displayed in the variable display means;
Interlocking mode determining means for determining whether or not to execute the effect using the shielding means;
Arrangement determination means for determining a stop position of identification information constituting a combination of identification information determined by the combination determination means in the display area of the variable display means according to the determination of the interlocking mode determination means The gaming machine according to the means A-1 or A-2 characterized in that

  According to the means A-3, after deciding whether or not to perform the effect using the shielding means, by determining the arrangement of the identification information, the combination of the effect according to the aspect change of the shielding means and the identification information It can be made to correspond with change surely. That is, for example, when it is determined that the identification information is to be stopped and displayed in the combination corresponding to the special gaming state advantageous to the player, the shielding means first fits in the area exposed when in the first state As described above, when it is determined that the arrangement of the combination corresponding to the special gaming state is to be made and then the shielding means is to be brought into the second state, it means that the shielding means is in the second state. Will not make On the other hand, according to this means, it is possible to associate the operation of the shielding means with the change in the combination of the identification information while avoiding the situation where the arrangement of the identification information is changed later.

Means A-4. Condition satisfaction detection means for detecting that a predetermined condition is met;
Based on the detection of the condition satisfaction detection means, the main control means to make a special gaming state when it is won by performing a lottery of whether to generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player or not Equipped with
In the variable display means, variable display of identification information for teaching the result of the acceptance lottery is performed.
The main control means
Random number generation means of success or failure used for the said success or failure lottery,
A winning value storage means for storing a predetermined value among the values that can be generated by the success or failure random number generation means as the value to be won in the success or failure lottery,
And a reserve storage area having a plurality of reserve areas capable of storing variation information used to determine the content of the variation display in the variable display means.
A determination value extraction process of extracting the value of the pass / fail random number generation unit based on the detection of the condition satisfaction detection unit;
A determination value storage process of storing the value of the pass / fail random number generation means extracted in the determination value extraction process in the pending storage area so that the extraction order can be grasped;
A first success / failure determination process of determining whether the value of the success / failure random number generation unit extracted in the determination value extraction process matches the value stored in the winning value storage unit;
A result storage process for storing the result of the first success / failure determination process;
Prior to the execution of the variable display in the variable display means, a second success or failure judging process of deciding whether or not to generate a special gaming state based on the result of the first success or failure judging process;
The variable display setting process for setting the variable display is performed based on the result of the second success / failure determination process,
A series of continuous effects associated with each other in the variable display corresponding to the value of the random number generation means stored in the reserved storage area based on the detection of the condition satisfaction detection means or the result of the first validity determination process A continuous effect determining means for determining whether to
In the variable display other than the last variable display among the series of variable displays in which the continuous rendition is performed, there is a chance that the identification information is a specific combination among the combinations showing that the winning lottery has not been won The stop combination is displayed for the combination of eyes (If the continuous effect continues, the combination for the chance is stopped and displayed at the end of the variable display)
When it is determined that the identification information is stopped and displayed at the chance eye and the predetermined shielding means is set to the second state, the identification information constituting the chance eye and the second state are selected. A gaming machine according to any one of the means A-1 to A-3, characterized in that it corresponds to a predetermined shielding means.

  According to the means A-4, when the shielding means in the first state is brought into the second state, the identification information constituting the chance of being covered by the shielding means is exposed, and the continuous effect is continued It becomes. Therefore, from the situation where continuous rendition is not performed or the continuous rendition is interrupted before the shielding means is put into the second state, the rendition is continuously changed or continuous rendition is continued. Change to a stage effect. Therefore, the generation corresponding to the generation of the continuous effect or the continuation of the continuous effect can be made more attractive. In addition, by adopting a chance for continuous rendition, it is possible to increase the opportunity for rendition using shielding means.

  "As a combination of identification information stopped and displayed in the display area of the variable display means, a combination of winnings corresponding to a special gaming state advantageous to the player, which occurs when winning by the lottery, and Although the reach mode is always transitioned before the winning combination is stopped and displayed, the reach mode is different in the combination of the out of reach different from the winning combination and the reach mode immediately after the variable mode is not included. There may be a combination of chances to increase the expectation of being a combination of wins, and a combination of out-of-focus combinations other than the combination of the chances not including the reach aspect.

  When a reach state occurs in the variable display performed immediately after the variable display stopped by the chance eye, the chance eye is the degree of expectation for the generation of the special game state (the special game state is generated in the variable display. It plays a role of increasing the expectation of being taught. In addition, it is desirable that the occurrence of the reach state and the degree of expectation for the occurrence of the special gaming state be higher as the fluctuation display to be stopped and displayed at the chance eye is continued.

  Means A-5. When the shielding means is in the first state, there is an energy saving mode in which identification information is not displayed in at least a part of the display area hidden by the shielding means in the first state. A gaming machine according to any one of means A-1 to A-4.

  According to the means A-5, simplification and the like of image processing in the variable display means can be achieved. It should be noted that even if the variable display is not performed and the shielding means is used as an effect in the special gaming state advantageous to the player, it is necessary to know the result in advance and the back side of the shielding means is overlooked. It can be configured to not know the result.

  Note that a part of the identification information hidden by the shielding means may not be displayed during the variable display, or a part of the identification information hidden by the shielding means only when the variable display is not performed. May not be displayed.

  Means A-6. The shielding means exposes the hidden display area when changing from the first state to the second state, and displays when changing from the second state to the first state A gaming machine according to any one of the means A-1 to A-5, which is configured to be able to execute an operation of hiding a part of the area and an operation of acting on movement of identification information.

  According to the means A-6, the shielding means can be used for effects other than the effect such as hiding or exposing the identification information, and diversification of effects can be achieved.

  Means A-7. The shielding means includes a first shielding means and a second shielding means, and when the first and second shielding means are both in the first state, parts of the first and second shielding means are overlapped with each other A game machine according to any one of the means A-1 to A-6.

  According to the means A-7, for example, the first shielding means can shield the identification information A and B, and the second shielding means can shield the identification information B and C. In addition, each shielding means can be configured to be relatively large, and the appearance (force) of the shielding means can be improved.

Means A-8. A proximity sensor capable of detecting that a predetermined object approaches each of the shielding means individually or in units of a predetermined number is provided to the shielding means,
A gaming machine according to any one of the means A-1 to A-7, wherein the corresponding shielding means is configured to be operable according to the detection of the proximity sensor.

  According to the means A-8, it is possible to enjoy the effect using the shielding means as if the shielding means were operated directly.

  B. As one type of gaming machine, for example, a pachinko machine or the like is known. A pachinko machine is provided with a game board, and in front of it, a game area where a game ball fired by a launch device is guided is formed. Then, when the game ball enters the starting ball entry means provided in the game area, a lottery for determining whether or not to generate a hit state is performed, and a variable display for teaching the lottery result on the display device is displayed. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

  However, there are few unexpected renditions, and it has become mundane. The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of deriving a more impactful presentation.

Means B-1. A first decoration that shapes a first object,
And a second decoration that shapes a second object,
The second decorative body causes a merged position at which a third object is formed as a whole together with the first decorative body, and causes the first decorative body to be recognized as the first object, and the second decorative body is the second object. A game machine characterized by being displaceable from an independent position to be recognized as an object.

  According to the means B-1, it is possible to shape the third object by combining the first decoration that shapes the first object and the second decoration that shapes the second object. That is, the third object has an appearance that hides a part of one of the first object and the second object by the other and deforms the predetermined object almost as it is as a part of the third object. . The combination of the displacement of the second decorative body and the appearance of a new object due to the displacement of the second decorative body provides an impact with a large impact that is distinct from other effects. can do. That is, while the effects are diversified, it is possible to perform the weighting of the effects, and it is possible to sufficiently give intonation.

  Note that “the first decorative body and the second decorative body may not be deformed even if the second decorative body is at either the merged position or the independent position”. In this case, although the first decorative body and the second decorative body themselves are not deformed, it is possible to draw attention to the fact that the second decorative body displaces and looks different.

  Means B-2. The first decorative body comprises light emitting means, and the light emitting aspect (coloring) is different between the case where the second decorative body is in the merged position and the case where the second decorative body is in the independent position. The gaming machine according to 1.

  According to the means 2, when making the first object visible with only the first decorative body, it emphasizes that the first objects are grouped (for example, the entire first decorative body is the main color of the second decorative body) When the first and second decorations are combined to make the third object visible, the first decoration and the second decoration are not completely separated by color. (E.g., causing part of the first decoration to emit light in a color different from that of another part of the first decoration or the second decoration) The first object and the second decoration may be made to have an intermediate color), and the whole of the first decoration is made to emit light so as to be the color of the second decoration). The third object can be easily recognized.

  Means B-3. At the timing when the light emission mode of the first decorative body changes in response to the second decorative body being displaced to the independent position, at least the timing after the second decorative body is completely displaced to the independent position is The gaming machine according to the means B-2, characterized in that

  For example, when the light emission mode of the first decorative body is changed during the operation of the second decorative body, the impact on the appearance of the first object is distracted by the movement of the second decorative body. There is a concern that it will become thin and difficult to notice. On the other hand, in the means B-3, the light emission mode of the first decorative body is changed after the second decorative body completely shifts to the independent position. That is, after the second decorative body completely shifts to the independent position, the first decorative body can be completely recognized the first object, and the light emission mode of the first decorative body is changed at this timing. By doing this, it is easy to notice that the first object has appeared, and it is possible to give a great impact to the player who has noticed for the first time that the first object has appeared.

Means B-4. The second decoration comprises light emitting means,
The gaming machine according to the means B-2 or B-3, wherein the light emitting means of the first decorative body and the light emitting means of the second decorative body are configured to be capable of controlling light emission independently of each other. .

  According to the means B-4, for example, when the second decorative body is displaced from the merging position to the independent position, the light emitting means of the first decorative body is extinguished, and the light emitting means of the second decorative body is lit. More attention can be drawn to the movement of the second decoration and hence the second object. Also, for example, after displacing the second decorative body to the independent position, the light emitting means of the second decorative body is extinguished, and the light emitting means of the first decorative body is lit to expose the displacement of the second decorative body. More attention can be drawn to the first object by the first decoration that is to be done. Therefore, it is possible to diversify how to show various objects woven by the first decorative body and the second decorative body, and to improve the rendering.

  Means B-5. The displacement of the second decorative body from the merged position to the independent position is associated with the establishment of a predetermined opportunity in the game, and the second decorative body is displaced to the independent position. The gaming machine according to any one of the means B-1 to B-4, wherein the first decorative body to which the entire image is exposed represents characters associated with the establishment of the predetermined trigger.

  According to the means B-5, the fact that the predetermined trigger associated with the displacement of the second decorative body to the independent position is established is realized by making the character which is the first object of the first decorative body appear It can be obvious at a glance. Therefore, it is possible to make the impact of the effect of teaching that the predetermined opportunity has been established great. Also, for example, even a beginner who is playing a game for the first time can grasp that the current state is a state indicated by the characters of the first object.

Means B-6. Of the first decorative body and the second decorative body, the one arranged behind is made of a predetermined character, and the one arranged ahead is made of a predetermined pattern,
With the first decorative body and the second decorative body at the merged position, as the third object, a character shaped by the one disposed behind the first decorative body or the second decorative body A gaming machine according to any one of the means B-1 to B-5, characterized in that different characters are formed.

  According to the means B-6, for example, a part of the first decorative body and the second decorative body disposed behind may bend a human face, and the second decorative body may displace a part of the facial expression. As compared with a configuration in which the character changes, it is possible to cause a great change such as a change in character.

  C. As one type of gaming machine, for example, a pachinko machine or the like is known. A pachinko machine is provided with a game board, and in front of it, a game area where a game ball fired by a launch device is guided is formed. Then, when the game ball enters the starting ball entry means provided in the game area, a lottery for determining whether or not to generate a hit state is performed, and a variable display for teaching the lottery result on the display device is displayed. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Further, the game ball moving in the game area is provided with variable ball entering means capable of entering the ball, for example, when the hit state occurs, the variable ball entering means is opened and the game ball enters the variable ball entering means When it is determined, a predetermined number of game values are provided to the player. The variable ball entry means includes a large winning opening for discharging the gaming ball moving in the gaming area out of the gaming area, and a shutter for opening and closing the large winning opening. In general, the shutter is rotatably provided corresponding to the lower edge of the big winning opening, and is closed until it becomes substantially horizontal toward the front and a closed position for standing up and closing the big winning opening, In addition to opening the special winning opening, it is configured to be displaceable between an open position for guiding the game ball moving in the game area to the special winning opening.

  By the way, the width before and after the game area is determined, and is wider than the diameter of the game ball and narrower than twice the diameter of the game ball. For this reason, the upper and lower widths of the shutter, and hence the upper and lower widths of the large winning opening closed by the shutter, are narrower than twice the diameter of the gaming ball. For this reason, in some cases, despite the opening of the big winning opening, the game ball does not enter the big winning opening quite easily, and this causes the player to feel stress etc. There is concern that it will

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine having variable ball entry means capable of causing a game ball to enter smoothly more smoothly. It is in.

Means C-1. A game area where a game ball fired by the launch means is guided;
The game ball moving in the game area is provided with a variable ball entry means that changes into an open state in which the ball can enter the ball and a closed state in which the ball can not enter the ball,
The variable ball entry means is
The big winning opening which discharges the game sphere which moves the game territory out of the game territory,
Entry detecting means for detecting a game ball which enters the big winning opening and is discharged out of the game area;
A shutter configured to be displaceable between a closed position where the large winning opening is closed so that the game ball can not enter the ball and an open position where the large winning hole is opened so that the game ball can enter the ball. Equipped with
The shutter includes a first pivoting wall capable of closing an area including a lower portion of the big winning opening, and a second pivoting wall capable of closing an area including an upper portion of the big winning opening.
When the variable ball entry means is changed from the closed state to the open state, the first pivoting wall tilts forward about the rotation axis, and the second pivoting wall moves rearward about the rotation axis. A gaming machine characterized by tilting.

  According to the means C-1, the shutter can close a wider range in the vertical direction. Therefore, the upper and lower width of the special winning opening can be expanded, and the game ball can be made easier to enter the special winning opening with such expansion. For this reason, for example, despite the fact that the variable ball entry means is in the open state, the game ball does not easily enter the big winning opening, or the game ball does not easily enter the big prize opening It is possible to suppress a situation in which a player gains or losses due to the cause. As a result, it is possible to suppress stress and the like caused by the fact that the game ball does not smoothly enter the big winning opening, and the game can be advanced relatively comfortably. Also, even if the width of the winning opening can not be increased due to the arrangement of the game board etc., the vertical width of the winning opening can be expanded to widen the opening area of the winning opening, and the gaming ball can be enlarged. The effect of entering the winning opening relatively quickly can be reliably achieved.

  Note that, while performing the opening and closing lottery to determine the opening and closing pattern of the variable entering means based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, the special gaming state to open and close the variable entering means based on the result of the opening and closing draw A main control means may be provided, and "a predetermined number of game values may be provided to the player when the game ball has won for the variable ball entry means". In addition, “the main control means, when a predetermined opening time has passed since the variable ball entering means was opened, or when a predetermined number of game balls entered the variable ball entering means. And changing the state of the variable ball entry means into the closed state. That is, when the time limit is set to the opening time of the variable ball entry means, it is desirable to cause the game ball to enter the winning opening as quickly as possible within the time limit. Furthermore, when an upper limit is provided for the number of winnings on the variable entry means, the player does not enter the big winning opening when launching the game ball in the game area with the aim of winning the large winning opening. It is desirable to reduce the number of gaming balls as much as possible, that is, to make the upper limit number of gaming balls enter the winning opening as quickly as possible. In this respect, as in the above-mentioned means C-1, the game ball can be relatively quickly entered into the winning opening by configuring the shutter to be foldable up and down to expand the vertical width of the big winning opening The loss of the game ball can be reduced, and the game can be progressed comfortably.

Means C-2. The shutter is pivotally connected to the first pivoting wall pivotally coupled corresponding to the lower edge of the big winning opening and the upper edge of the first pivoting wall And the second pivoting wall is configured to be foldable,
The first pivoting wall is displaceable between a first position extending upward from the lower edge of the big winning opening and a second position extending forward from the lower edge of the large winning opening Together with
When the first pivoting wall is at the first position, the second pivoting wall is in a first posture extending upward from the upper edge of the first pivoting wall, and the first pivoting wall When the moving wall is in the second position, the gaming machine according to the means C-1 is in a second posture in which the moving wall is folded over the upper surface of the first rotating wall.

  According to the means C-2, by configuring the shutter for opening and closing the big winning opening up and down so as to be able to be folded up and down, the action and effect of the means C-1 can be reliably achieved. Further, by configuring the shutter to be foldable, the shutter when the big winning opening is opened can be made compact and the space required for installing the shutter can be made as small as possible. Therefore, the increase in size of the variable ball entry means can be suppressed, and the members mounted on the game machine can be arranged more suitably. In addition, only one drive means for operating the shutter is required. For example, the structure can be simplified, compacted and reduced compared to the case where drive means are provided for operating the first and second pivoting walls. Cost can be increased.

Means C-3. The shutter has a rotary shaft extending in the left-right direction at the vertical middle position of the special winning opening, the first rotary wall extending downward from the rotary shaft, and the first rotary wall from the rotary shaft And the second rotating wall extending upward on the opposite side,
The closed position in which the first rotating wall extends downward from the rotating shaft, and the second rotating wall extends upward from the rotating shaft;
The first rotating wall extends forward from the rotating shaft, and the second rotating wall rotates around the rotating shaft between the open position where the first rotating wall extends backward from the rotating shaft. The gaming machine according to the means C-1, which is configured to be displaceable.

  According to the means C-3, the shutter (second rotation) is set by setting the rotation axis of the shutter for opening and closing the big winning opening at the middle position in the vertical direction and rotating the upper side of the shutter to tilt backward. The winning opening can be opened without the upper edge of the wall) interfering with the front edge of the game area (the transparent member defining the game area front edge). Furthermore, by rotating the upper side of the shutter so as to tilt backward, the first pivoting wall which is a lower side portion of the shutter pivots so as to spring up to be substantially horizontal. By the upper surface of the first rotating wall, it is possible to receive a game ball moving in the game area and to guide it to the big winning opening. Therefore, the effect of the above-mentioned means C-1 will be certainly produced, achieving simplification of composition.

  In addition, the special winning opening will open below the rotation axis. For this reason, the ball entering route of the gaming ball from the lower part of the rotating shaft (the range in which the first rotating wall is closed) can also be made. For example, the gaming ball entered the big winning opening from the lower part of the rotating shaft It is possible to impart predetermined gameplay. Note that “the vertical width of the second pivoting wall may be larger than the vertical width of the first pivoting wall”. In this case, the vertical width of the special winning opening can be reliably made larger than the front and rear width of the game area.

  Furthermore, "the opening holding means is provided in contact with the upper surface of the second pivoting wall when the shutter is in the open position to prevent downward displacement of the first pivoting wall" It may be That is, in view of the movable range of the first pivoting wall of the means 3, a large number of gaming balls collided at one time with the upper surface of the first pivoting wall extending forward when the big winning opening was opened. Although there is a concern that it may be tilted downward in some cases, such concern can be overcome by providing an open holding means.

Means C-4. The shutter is rotatably connected to the first rotating wall rotatably connected to the lower edge of the big winning opening and to the upper edge of the big winning opening. And a second rotating wall,
The first pivoting wall is displaceable between a first position extending upward from the lower edge of the big winning opening and a second position extending forward from the lower edge of the large winning opening Together with
When the first pivoting wall is in the first position, the second pivoting wall is in a first posture extending downward from the upper edge portion of the big winning opening, and the first pivoting wall Is in the second position, the gaming machine according to the means C-1 is in a second posture extending rearward from the upper edge of the special winning opening.

  According to the means C-4, the function and effect of the means C-1 can be reliably exhibited. The structure of each configuration is simple, small and hard to break, and can operate relatively quickly.

  Means C-5. The gaming machine according to any one of the means C-1 to C-4, wherein the vertical width of the second pivoting wall is wider than the vertical width of the first pivoting wall.

  According to the means C-5, it is possible to make the upper and lower width of the big winning opening wider without any trouble in opening and closing the shutter. Incidentally, with regard to the second rotating wall, even if the upper and lower width is wider than the front and rear width of the game area, it can be laid without any problem (displaced to the second posture).

  It should be noted that "a guide surface for guiding a game ball moving in the game area in the open state to the large winning opening in the rear among the shutters may extend over the large winning opening back and forth" . In this case, it is possible to lead the game balls received in the game area more smoothly to the rear of the big winning opening without pinching the rear with the big winning opening. Further, as described above, since the vertical width of the big winning opening is wide and the vertical width of the variable ball entry means is wide, the lower edge of the big winning opening and the game nail located directly above the big winning opening It is conceivable that the distance is increased, and the falling force of the game ball falling from directly above the variable ball entry means is intensified. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the game balls falling from directly above the variable ball entry means (entered from the top of the big winning opening) will have their landing points dispersed more widely in the horizontal direction. On the other hand, the guide surface is extended to the rear of the big winning opening and is configured to be displaceable, so that the game ball can be received by the shutter that can absorb the impact by the following displacement to some extent. Damage can be suppressed as much as possible.

  Means C-6. Among the shutters, the guide surface for guiding the game ball moving the game area in the open state to the large winning opening on the rear is inclined downward toward the rear in the range of about 5 degrees to 40 degrees with respect to the horizontal The gaming machine according to any one of the means C-1 to C-4 characterized in that it extends.

  According to the means C-6, by making the guide surface of the shutter as steep as possible, when the game ball moving in the game area comes in contact with the guide surface, the game surface bounces a plurality of times on the guide surface, etc. It is possible to avoid a situation where it is not easy to enter the mouth. Therefore, it is possible to make the game ball enter the big winning opening more smoothly. Also, if the angle of the shutter in the open position is increased (the inclination of the guide surface of the shutter is made steep), the distance between the shutter in the open position and the upper edge of the big winning opening will be narrowed. As in the means C-1 to C-4, even if the inclination angle of the shutter is made steeper than before by expanding the vertical width of the special winning opening, the shutter in the open position and the upper edge of the special winning opening The game ball can smoothly flow into the big winning opening without causing the game ball to get stuck.

  Note that “the guide surface that guides the game ball moving in the game area in the open state to the large winning opening behind the shutter, guides the game ball to the entrance detection means side in the left and right direction. It may be an inclined surface. In this case, even if there is a member that becomes an obstacle to the game ball behind the big winning opening, it is possible to move smoothly to the side of the ball detection means while avoiding the obstacle on which the game ball is hit.

  Means C-7. A guide plate for guiding a game ball moving in a game area to the big winning opening is provided corresponding to the height position of the second rotating wall of the shutter in the closed position. A gaming machine according to any one of the means C-1 to C-6.

  According to the means C-7, it is possible to make the game ball enter the upper part of the big winning opening more positively. Note that "at least a part of the guide plate may be located in front of the special winning opening". In this case, the game ball can be more positively entered into the upper part of the big winning opening, and the game ball dropped from directly above the variable ball entry means vigorously collides with the shutter in the open position. Can be suppressed. In addition, the guide plate corresponds to the height of the second rotating wall, and the second rotating wall is configured to fall backward, so even if the guide plate overhangs just before the big winning opening, It can be configured such that the operation of the second pivoting wall is not affected. The guide plate may be attached to the periphery of the big winning opening, or may be configured to pop out from the back of the big winning opening (like a tongue).

  Means C-8. In the case where the shutter is in the closed position, the shutter is characterized in that it comprises a tilt preventing means that abuts on the rear surface of the second pivoting wall and prevents a rearward tilting displacement of the second pivoting wall. A gaming machine according to any one of the means C-1 to C-7.

  According to the means C-8, the game ball moving in the game area collides with the front surface of the second pivoting wall of the shutter in the closed position, and the second pivoting wall is tilted and displaced rearward It can prevent the situation. Therefore, even if the shutter is in the closed position, it is possible to reliably avoid a situation where the second rotary wall is tilted and displaced to open the big winning opening.

  In addition, as the tilt prevention means, a slide member configured to be slidable up and down or left and right, and capable of displacing between a regulated position capable of abutting on the rear surface of the second pivoting wall and a release position not abutted. There may be mentioned a configuration including a driving means for operating this.

  Means C-9. A gaming machine according to any one of the means C-1 to C-8, wherein the inner side surface of the big winning opening is extended rearward so as to extend to the left and right.

  According to measure C-9, when the game ball flying from the side to the big winning opening and entering the ball hits the inner side of the big winning opening, it is flipped backward. For this reason, it is possible to guide such a game ball backwards reliably and quickly, and another game ball collides with the game ball, and either game ball is ejected from the winning opening It is possible to prevent situations such as

  D. As one type of gaming machine, for example, a pachinko machine or the like is known. A pachinko machine is provided with a game board, and in front of it, a game area where a game ball fired by a launch device is guided is formed. Then, when the game ball enters the starting ball entry means provided in the game area, a lottery for determining whether or not to generate a hit state is performed, and a variable display for teaching the lottery result on the display device is displayed. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

  By the way, in a configuration capable of holding and storing multiple variable displays in recent years, effects such as suggesting the content of the variable display that is being stored pending in the variable display performed prior to such variable displays (so-called continuous notice) May be done. However, the continuous notice performed in the variable display prior to the final variable display to be targeted as the final result of the continuous previews is nothing but the content suggestion of the last variable display. On the other hand, for example, in the case of teaching a content of the last fluctuation display in a fluctuation display prior to the last fluctuation display among a series of fluctuation displays in which continuous advance notice is given, the subsequent fluctuation display Can be tedious just to digest.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine which can widen the frame of presentation and can perform more freely presentation.

Means D-1. Condition satisfaction detection means for detecting that a predetermined condition is met;
Based on the detection of the condition satisfaction detection means, the main control means to make a special gaming state when it is won by performing a lottery of whether to generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player or not ,
And a variable display means for displaying a variable display for teaching the result of the acceptance lottery.
The main control means
Random number generation means of success or failure used for the said success or failure lottery,
A winning value storage means for storing a predetermined value among the values that can be generated by the success or failure random number generation means as the value to be won in the success or failure lottery,
And a reserve storage area having a plurality of reserve areas capable of storing variation information used to determine the content of the variation display in the variable display means.
A determination value extraction process of extracting the value of the pass / fail random number generation unit based on the detection of the condition satisfaction detection unit;
A determination value storage process for storing the value of the pass / fail random number generation means extracted in the determination value extraction process in any of the pending storage areas;
A first success / failure determination process of determining whether the value of the success / failure random number generation unit extracted in the determination value extraction process matches the value stored in the winning value storage unit;
A result storage process for storing the result of the first success / failure determination process;
Prior to the execution of the variable display in the variable display means, a second success or failure judging process of deciding whether or not to generate a special gaming state based on the result of the first success or failure judging process;
The variable display setting process for setting the variable display is performed based on the result of the second success / failure determination process,
The variable display means is a special variable display means associated such that the stop mode of the variable display and the result of the acceptance lottery are completely coincident, and the change of identification information according to the variable display in the special variable display means And a variable display means for effecting display;
The special game state has a plurality of types, and the variable display of the identification information of the variable display means for effect corresponds to the special game state, and the stop display or substantially the stop display in a mode that the type of the special game state is not determined If the identification information is changed and displayed again, the identification information can be stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to the special gaming state.
When fluctuation information corresponding to a win in the acceptance lottery is stored in the pending storage area, the fluctuation display performed by the variable display means for effect performed before the fluctuation display corresponding to the fluctuation information ( In the case of the fluctuation display performed on the variable display means for effect corresponding to the out-of-order fluctuation information which is reserved before the fluctuation information and does not correspond to the occurrence of the special game state, The first teaching lottery of whether or not is done,
When winning in the first teaching lottery, the identification information is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to the occurrence of the special gaming state in the corresponding variable display,
A game machine characterized in that the variable display corresponding to the special game state stored in the hold storage area and the variable display which is performed before that are performed in the form that simulates the variable display again.

  According to the means D-1, although it is not a fluctuation display corresponding to the special gaming state, for the case where the fluctuation information corresponding to the special gaming state is stored in the hold storage area and the special gaming state is generated reliably, In the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means, the identification information may be stopped and displayed in a manner corresponding to the special gaming state, that is, the generation of the special gaming state may be taught. For this reason, it is possible to derive more various effects beyond the frame of the variable display for each time. For example, there are often cases where the effect performed in the variable display performed immediately before the variable game corresponding to the special game state is more likely to have an effect than the effect performed in the variable display. By doing this, it is possible to teach the special game state by the variable display when the effect having a high degree of expectation is compounded in the variable display performed immediately before the above. Therefore, the frame of the effect can be expanded, and more free effects can be performed.

  Also, when the occurrence of the special game state is taught in advance in the variable display, the variable display up to the variable display corresponding to the special game state is merely a variable display of digestion, similar to a normal variable display When going through the process, it is boring as the result is known and reminds the player of wasting time. On the other hand, in this means, after the generation of the special gaming state is taught by the variable display not corresponding to the special gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the special gaming state is dressed like "again, the variable display". It simulates the "repetition of the change display" with the expectation that it is possible to dispel the sense of boredom and to teach the player that the special gaming state is more advantageous to the player. You can watch the variable display.

Means D-2. It has a presentation operation means provided so as to be operable by the player,
The gaming machine according to means D-1, wherein the result of the first teaching lottery is determined in accordance with the operation of the operation means.

  According to the means D-2, the effect to be performed based on the operation of the effect operation means can be selected from among all the effects that can be derived in response to all of the on-off stored corresponding lottery or the like. For this reason, it is possible to widen the range of the effect and to be more interested in the operation to the effect operation means.

Means D-3. It has motion detection means provided so as to be able to detect the motion of the player,
The gaming machine according to the means D-1 or D-2 characterized in that the result of the prior teaching lottery is determined according to the detection of the operation detection means.

  According to the means D-3, the effect to be performed based on the detection of the operation detecting means can be selected from among all the effects which can be derived in correspondence to all of the pending lottery etc. stored. For this reason, it is possible to widen the range of presentation and to be more interested in acting on the motion detection means.

  Means E-1. In any of the means A-1 to A-8, the means B-1 to B-6, the means C-1 to C-9, and any one of the means D-1 to D-3 are provided. A gaming machine characterized by having

  Means E-2. A game machine characterized by comprising any of the means C-1 to C-9 and the means D-1 to D-3 in any of the means B-1 to B-6.

  Means E-3. A game machine characterized by comprising any one of the means D-1 to D-3 in any one of the means C-1 to C-9.

  Below, the basic composition of the various game machines to which each said means is applied is shown.

  a. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a ball game machine. As a more detailed embodiment, “the operation means (game ball emission handle) operated by the player, and the emission means (emission motor etc.) for releasing the game ball based on the operation of the operation means A ball game machine having a game area in which the game balls are guided and ball entry means (general winning opening, variable winning device, operation opening, etc.) disposed in the game area can be mentioned.

  b. The gaming machine in each of the above-described means is a ball game machine having a gaming area extending substantially in the vertical direction. As a more detailed embodiment, “the operation means (game ball emission handle) operated by the player, and the emission means (emission motor etc.) for releasing the game ball based on the operation of the operation means Game balls are guided, and a predetermined game area (for example, the game area is constituted by a game board surface etc.) extending along a substantially vertical direction, and each ball entry means (general winning opening, A ball game machine having a variable winning device, an operation opening, etc.) and configured to be able to visually recognize the behavior of the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area.

  c. The gaming machine in each of the above means, or each of the ballistic gaming machines, is a pachinko machine or a gaming machine conforming to a pachinko machine.

  d. The gaming machine in each of the above-described means is a drum-type gaming machine such as a slot machine. As a more detailed embodiment, “variation display (specifically, a reel of a symbol, a rotating body such as a reel, a belt, etc. specifically attached with a symbol) consisting of a plurality of identification information (symbols) (specifically, a reel Etc.) (specifically, a rotating unit such as a reel unit) for stopping and displaying the identification information sequence, and the operation of the starting operation means (specifically, the start lever) The variation of identification information (pattern) is started, and the variation of identification information (pattern) is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (specifically, stop button). There is a "roll-type gaming machine" configured to be provided with a gaming value on condition that the information is specific identification information.

  e. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a gaming machine of a type in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are integrated (in particular, a gaming machine of a slot machine specification using gaming balls as gaming media). As a more detailed embodiment, “variation display (specifically, a reel of a symbol, a rotating body such as a reel, a belt, etc. specifically attached with a symbol) consisting of a plurality of identification information (symbols) (specifically, a reel Etc.) (specifically, a rotating unit such as a reel unit) for stopping and displaying the identification information sequence, and the operation of the starting operation means (specifically, the start lever) The variation of identification information (pattern) is started, and the variation of identification information (pattern) is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (specifically, stop button). The game value is provided on condition that the information is specific identification information, and further, a ball receiving plate (upper plate etc.) is provided, and the ball receiving plate is provided with a taking-in means for taking the gaming ball from the ball receiving plate Payout means to pay out game balls Comprising a configuration and gaming machine "and the like as starting condition of the game is satisfied by the game ball is captured by the capturing means.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 30 ... game board, 32 ... variable prize apparatus, 33 ... start prize unit, 33a ... upper prize port, 33b ... lower prize port, 42 ... decoration symbol display device, 43L, 43R ... special display device 46 ... reserve lamp, 137 ... glass unit, 223 ... count switch, 224a, 224b ... start winning switch, 261 ... main control unit, 262 ... sub control unit, 401 ... effect fan, 405 ... variable effect combination, 406 ... 1st Decoration body, 407 ... second decoration body, 422 ... large winning opening, 424 ... first rotating wall, 425 ... second rotating wall.

Claims (2)

A first decorative body imitating a first object,
And a second decoration body imitating a second object different from the first object,
The first decorative body and the second decorative body are
An independent position that causes the first decorative body to be recognized as the first object and causes the second decorative body to be recognized as the second object;
Before Symbol a first decorative body, aspects of the combination of the second decorative body, as a whole, the first object, and a merger location that is taking the form embodiments different third object and the second object between the a first decorative body, the second decoration member is relative displacement of possible configured so as to vary the overlapping ranges back and forth,
The light emitting aspect of the light emitting means in the state in which the first decorative body has light emitting means, and the first decorative body and the second decorative body are in the combined position and in the independent position. A game machine characterized by changing . The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine or a reel-type gaming machine.

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