JP6529424B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine shoots a game ball into a game area of a game board, and enters a game ball into a starting opening, a general winning opening, and a big winning opening provided in the game area, thereby providing the player with the game ball. A predetermined number of winning balls are awarded as a predetermined game value for entering balls. A game ball which has not entered any of the starting opening, the general winning opening and the large winning opening is sent out of the game area from the out opening.

  In addition, when the game ball enters the starting opening, it acquires the random number value for the big hit lottery and the fluctuation pattern random number value which decides the fluctuation pattern. Then, based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the acquired fluctuation pattern random number value, the identification symbol is variably displayed on the display means, and the acquired jackpot lottery random number value is a predetermined jackpot determination value, the identification symbol Is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode indicating that it is a big hit, and the game is shifted to a special gaming state in which a predetermined gaming value is given to the player. In the special gaming state, the opening and closing operation of the special winning opening provided on the gaming board is repeated a predetermined number of times. Specifically, the special winning opening is opened until a predetermined time has passed or the specified number of gaming balls enter, and is opened again after closing for a predetermined interval time. Such an operation from one opening to closing is repeated several rounds as one round. As described above, in the special game state, the player is given the opportunity to obtain many winning balls.

  Also, when the game ball enters the starting opening while the identification symbol is changing, information such as the random number for the big hit lottery and the fluctuation pattern random number is held and stored sequentially in the holding storage means up to the maximum setting number. Ru. On the display device for effect, a held symbol corresponding to the held number (so-called, the held number) is displayed. The player can grasp the number of holdings by the holding symbols displayed on the effect display device.

  In addition, there is a type of conventional pachinko gaming machine which performs prefetching of information reserved and stored in the suspension storage means, and performs previewing for notifying a jackpot reliability using a display device or the like for presentation. As pre-reading advance notice, it changes the retention design which is indicated in the indicatory equipment for the effect and the like it reports the reliability of the big hit before the identification design fluctuates, the so-called suspension sphere announcement and the fluctuation of the background and the identification design There are so-called zone effects and the like in which modes and the like are largely switched.

  Furthermore, in recent years, in the effect control means, the pre-read information effect control means is suspended when the signal received by the game ball into the open / close special out port during the predetermined effective period is received from the out ball detection switch There has been proposed a gaming machine which causes a rendering means to execute an effect of informing prefetching information regarding determination results of one or a plurality of random numbers (see Patent Document 1).

JP, 2011-30834, A

  However, in the above-described gaming machine, the advance notice is executed regardless of the player's intention, and the jackpot reliability is notified to the player. For this reason, it is difficult to give the player a feeling of participating, and it is difficult to sufficiently improve the interest.

  For example, conventionally, there is a holding ball notice that changes the color of the holding symbol and reports the reliability of the big hit by the display color. Here, when the display pattern of the display color with low reliability of the big hit is displayed, depending on the player, there is a possibility that long effects may be shown even though the reliability of the big hit is low. Some people feel before. For this reason, it can not be denied that some players may feel annoyed by the execution of the advance notice.

  On the other hand, among such players, if it is possible to obtain more reliable information on the reliability of the big hit in response to the pre-reading advance notice, actively participate in the game such as performing a button operation or the like. Some want it. However, as described above, since the advance notice is executed regardless of the player's intention, there is a problem that the player can not participate when he / she wants to actively participate in the game.

  Therefore, the present invention solves such problems, gives the player the option of pre-reading advance notice, and evokes a sense that the player actively participates in the game, thereby making the game interesting. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the

The present invention provides the following gaming machines.
The gaming machine of the present invention includes a gaming board (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like described later) having a game area in which game media can roll, and an operation unit (for example, a touch sensor 425 or the like And a special out port (e.g., a first special out port 420b described later, etc.) provided on the gaming board and sending out game media discharged to a predetermined area in the gaming area to the outside of the gaming area, An operation of the operation means by the player is performed based on the detection result of an out ball detection sensor (for example, an out ball detection sensor 117 or the like described later) that detects gaming media having passed the special out port and the out ball detection sensor. Based on the fact that an activation determination unit (for example, a sub CPU 201 or the like, which will be described later) determines whether or not to activate, and the determination that the activation determination unit has made a positive determination, The player is notified on condition that the game medium has passed the start area provided in the game area, and the notification means (for example, the later described illumination array 426 etc.) for notifying that the operation of the production means is activated. An information acquisition unit (for example, a main CPU 101 described later, etc.) for acquiring determination information for determining whether or not to shift to a special gaming state capable of giving a predetermined gaming value, and the above acquired by the information acquisition unit In the order stored in the hold storage means based on the hold storage means (for example, the main RAM 103 described later, etc.) which holds the judgment information sequentially up to the maximum setting number and the determination information stored in the hold storage means According to the determination result of the big hit determination means (for example, main CPU 101 etc. to be described later, etc. described later) that makes a big hit determination of whether or not to shift to the special gaming state A big hit by the big hit judging means based on the symbol display means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 50 etc. described later) which displays the identification symbol fluctuating and stopping and one or more pieces of the judgment information stored in the hold storage means. Whether or not to execute a predetermined advance notice based on prior determination means (for example, the main CPU 101, etc. described later) that performs the big hit determination before the determination, and one or more pieces of the determination information stored in the pending storage means Preview execution judging means (for example, the main CPU 101, etc. described later) that determines the amount, effect means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 50 described below, etc.) that executes the predetermined advance notice, and effect control that controls the effect means Means (for example, a sub CPU 201 described later), and the effect means is held in the hold storage means every time the game medium passes through the start area The holding symbol indicating the number of holdings of the judgment information is displayed, and the effect control means determines the judgment result of the prior judgment means and the notice execution judgment means when the operation means in the activated state is operated. The display mode of the reserved symbol is changed in accordance with the determination result of.

According to the above configuration, whether or not the operation of the operation means by the player is to be validated is determined based on the passage of the special out port of the game medium, and when the operation of the operation means is effective The notification is given, and when the player operates the operation means, a predetermined advance notice (pre-reading advance notice) is executed. For this reason, the player can decide by the player's intention whether or not to perform the advance notice while the notification that the operation of the operation means is effective is made, for example, the operation means The pre-reading notice made by the operation makes it possible to confirm a holding ball with a high hit probability.
As described above, by providing the player with the option of previewing and giving advance notice and arousing a sense that the player is actively participating in the game, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game. It will be possible.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, has point addition means (for example, the sub CPU 201 etc.) for adding the number of points set in advance each time the out ball detection sensor detects a game medium. If the total number of points added by the point addition means exceeds a preset activation determination value, the activation determination means (for example, the sub CPU 201 or the like) may execute the operation means (for example, described later) by the player. Operation of the touch sensor 425 or the like) in a predetermined period.

According to the above-described configuration, points are added as the number of special out-port passage of game media is increased, and the operation means can be brought close to the operable state. This makes it possible to give the player the pleasure of checking whether or not the game media has passed the special out port, and gives the player an interest in the out ball which has not conventionally contributed to the interest of the game. It becomes possible.
In this manner, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of giving the player a novel interest.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the operation means (for example, a touch sensor 425 or the like described later) comprises a non-contact type sensor disposed on the gaming board and detecting a player's operation. Informing means (for example, an illumination array 426 described later, etc.) is characterized in that at least a part thereof is overlapped with a portion where the non-contact sensor is arranged.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to give an interest to the display mode that the operation means is operable, and to motivate the player to operate the operation means. As described above, by providing the player with the option of previewing and giving advance notice and arousing a sense that the player is actively participating in the game, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game. It will be possible.

  According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of playing a game by giving the player the option of pre-reading notice and awakening the sense that the player is actively participating in the game. It becomes possible.

It is a perspective view showing the appearance in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a front view which shows the external appearance in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the outline in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view showing an outline of a game board in a pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the component of the distribution apparatus in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the distribution drum which concerns on the distribution apparatus in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance which attached the 1st cam lock to the distribution drum which concerns on the distribution apparatus in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a front view of the distribution apparatus in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows operation | movement of the distribution apparatus in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is an explanatory view showing a schematic structure of an illumination array in a pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of the illumination array in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is an explanatory view showing the flow-down path of the gaming ball in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is an explanatory view showing the flow-down path of the gaming ball in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing a control circuit in a pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the big hit random number determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the big hit symbol random number determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the change pattern determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the big hit type determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the presentation table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 7 is a transition diagram of preview advance notice effects in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the other structure of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the modification of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the modification of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention.

[Configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
The outline of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. Moreover, FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. Moreover, FIG. 4 is a front view of the game board 40 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door 10, a launcher 20, a base door 30, a game board 40, a crate 60, a liquid crystal display device 50 for displaying an image, a payout unit 70, and a substrate. It is comprised from unit 80 grade | etc.,.

  The glass door 10 is pivotally attached to the base door 30 in an openable / closable manner. Further, an opening 11 is formed at the center of the glass door 10, and a transparent protective glass 12 is disposed in the opening 11. The protective glass 12 is disposed to face the front of the game board 40 with the glass door 10 closed.

  Further, a plate unit 13, a speaker 14, and an effect button 16 are provided in the glass door 10 below the opening 11. The pan unit 13 is a unit body in which the upper pan 131 and the lower pan 132 positioned below the upper pan 131 are integrated. The upper tray 131 and the lower tray 132 are provided with payout openings for lending game balls and paying out balls (prize balls), and when predetermined payout conditions are satisfied, the game balls are discharged. In particular, in the upper tray 131, game balls for being fired to the game area 41 described later are stored. In addition, the speaker 14 is disposed inside the lower plate 132. Further, the effect button 16 is disposed on the upper portion of the upper plate 131.

  The launcher 20 is disposed at the lower right of the base door 30. The launcher 20 comprises a launch handle 21 operable by the player and a panel 22 fitted to the lower right of the tray unit 13. The firing handle 21 is pivotable and is provided on the front side of the panel body 22. The panel body 22 is integrated with the lower right portion of the pan unit 13 when the pan unit 13 and the launcher 20 are disposed on the base door 30. Then, the player can advance the pachinko game by operating the launch handle 21.

  The back side of the panel body 22 is provided with a firing solenoid (not shown) for firing the gaming ball. Furthermore, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided at the peripheral edge of the firing handle 21. Inside the firing handle 21, a firing volume is provided which changes the resistance according to the amount of rotation of the firing handle 21 and changes the power supplied to the firing solenoid (not shown).

  When the touch sensor (not shown) is touched by the player, it is detected that the player holds the firing handle 21. When the release handle 21 is held by the player and turned clockwise, the resistance value of the discharge volume (not shown) changes according to the rotation angle, and the resistance value at this time is changed. Power corresponding to is supplied to the firing solenoid (not shown). As a result, the gaming balls stored in the upper tray 131 are sequentially fired to the later-described gaming area 41 of the gaming board 40, and the game is advanced. When the firing stop button (not shown) is pressed, the firing of the gaming ball is stopped even when the shooting handle 21 is held and turned.

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

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 40 is formed of a plate-shaped resin, and is formed of, for example, various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 40 has, on the front side, a game area 41 where the released game balls can roll and flow down, and an LED unit 42 disposed on the lower right side outside the game area 41. .

  The game board 40 is provided with an arc-shaped guide rail 411 which defines a game area 41, and a plurality of game nails 412 are punched into the game area 41. Further, in the game area 40, in the game area 41, the central base plate 413, the first start opening 414a, the second start opening 414b, the ordinary electric jack 415, the ball passage detector 416, the big winning opening 418, and the general winning opening 419a, 419b, 419c, 419d, normal out port 420a, first special out port 420b, second special out port 420c, third special out port 420d, distribution device 421, shutter device 422, outflow path plate 423, easy winning Game members such as the mechanism 424, the touch sensor 425, and the illumination array 426 are disposed.

  The guide rail 411 includes an outer rail 411a and an inner rail 411b disposed inside the outer rail 411a.

  The central base plate 413 is a frame-shaped member made of a resin material, and is disposed at an opening formed in the central portion of the game board 40. The central base plate 413 includes a right rail portion 413a, a left rail portion 413b, a passage opening 413c, a stage 413d, and a right guide portion 413e. The right rail portion 413 a and the left rail portion 413 b are formed on the upper portion of the central base plate 413 and guide the game balls fired to the board of the game board 40. The gaming ball beyond the top portion of the gaming area 41 flows down to the right area of the gaming area 41 while drawing an arc-like track by the guide of the right rail portion 413a. The game ball which has not exceeded the top part of the game area 41 moves to the left area of the game area 41 by the guide of the left rail portion 413 b. Here, the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50 (see FIG. 3) is disposed within the frame of the central base plate 413 when the gaming board 40 is viewed from the front.

The passage opening 413 c is a portion formed on a predetermined portion on the left side of the center base plate 413 and through which the game ball can pass. The stage 413 d is formed at the lower part of the central base plate 413 and extends to the opening side of the game board 40.
The gaming balls having passed through the passage opening 413 c from the left side of the central support plate 413 roll on the stage 413 d of the gaming board 40 and flow down from the stage 413 d to the board of the gaming board 40.
The right guide portion 413e is formed on the right side of the central base plate 413, and is formed of a pair of guide plates which flow downward while guiding both sides of the gaming ball. The game ball having passed through the right rail portion 413a flows down the right side area in the game area 41 while being guided by the right guide portion 413e.

  The game ball fired by the launcher 20 (see FIG. 1 etc.) is guided by the guide rail 411, moves to the upper part of the game area 41, and advances due to a collision with the game nail 412 or the central base plate 413 etc. It flows downward toward the lower part of the game area 41 while changing the direction. The player, for example, drives a game ball to the left side of the central base plate 413 and causes the game ball to flow down the left side of the central base plate 413 (so-called left-handed), and the launch handle 21 of the launch device 20 (FIG. 1 etc.) Rotate the game ball to the right of center base plate 413 by turning it to the right to the right, and let the game ball flow down the right side of center base plate 413 through right rail part 413a and right guide part 413e (see It is possible to advance pachinko gaming by selecting so-called right strike). In addition, the game ball shot to the game area 41 of the game board 40 does not move to the inside of the central base plate 413 from a place other than the passage opening 413 c.

  The first start opening 414 a is disposed below the center base plate 413 below the center of the game area 41. Here, a recess is formed at the center of the stage 413d, and the first starting port 414a is disposed immediately below the recess. That is, the gaming ball placed on the recess in the center of the stage 413d is likely to enter the first starting opening 414a. A winning area is provided in the first starting opening 414a. In this winning area, a first starting opening winning ball sensor 116a (see FIG. 14) is provided.

  The second start port 414b is disposed below the downstream end of the right rail portion 413a. A winning area is provided in the second starting opening 414b. In this winning area, a second starting opening winning ball sensor 116b (see FIG. 14) is provided. In the present embodiment, various game members are arranged on the game board 40 so that winning on the first starting opening 414a can be achieved only by hitting the left and winning on the second starting opening 414b can be achieved only by hitting the right. ing.

  The normal motorized combination 415 is provided immediately above the second starting opening 414b, and is a flat plate member 415a which can be pulled out and pulled into the plate surface of the game board 40, and a common voltage combination solenoid 111 which drives the flat plate 415a. (See FIG. 14). The flat plate member 415a has a slope inclined to the right, and in a state where the flat plate member 415a of the ordinary motor-operated part 415 protrudes, the gaming ball on the flat plate member 415a moves to the right and the flat plate member The gaming ball which has passed through the flat plate member 415a when the 415a is retracted is likely to enter the second starting opening 414b.

  The ball passage detector 416 includes a passage gate through which the game balls can pass one by one, and a ball passage detection sensor 115 (see FIG. 14) disposed in the gate member. The ball passage detector 416 is disposed directly above the motorized workpiece 415, and the passage gate of the ball passage detector 416 is disposed opposite to the downstream end of the right guide portion 413e. That is, since the gaming ball which has fired the gaming ball to the right area in the gaming area 41 passes through the right guide portion 413 e and flows down toward the passing gate, it easily passes the ball passage detector 416.

  In addition, the ordinary motor-operated part 415 and the ball passage detector 416 are configured as one unit. Thereby, the work concerning attachment to the game board 40, removal and maintenance becomes easy.

  The special winning opening 418 is disposed below the second start opening 414 b and the general winning opening 419 d in the right area of the game area 41. In the special winning opening 418, a winning area is provided, and in this winning area, a count sensor 113 (see FIG. 14) is provided.

  The general winning opening 419a, 419b, 419c is disposed in the left area of the gaming area 41, and the general winning opening 419d is below the second starting opening 414b in the right area of the gaming area 41 from the large winning opening 418 Is also disposed above. The gaming balls having entered the general winning opening 419a, 419b, 419c pass through a common path, and a general winning ball sensor 114a (see FIG. 14) is provided at a predetermined portion of this common path. Similarly, a general winning ball sensor 114b (see FIG. 14) is also provided in the general winning opening 419d.

  The normal out port 420a is disposed below the first start port 414a and the general winning ports 419a, 419b, and 419c in the area on the left side of the game area 41. The game balls that have not entered any of the first starting opening 414a and the general winning openings 419a, 419b, 419c are usually sent from the out port 420a to the back of the game board 40 and collected by the collection device.

  The first special out port 420 b and the second special out port 420 c are respectively disposed on both sides of the big winning port 418. In particular, the first special out port 420b is disposed on the left side of the special winning port 418, and the first out ball detection sensor 117a (see FIG. 14) is provided in the first special out port 420b. A second out sphere detection sensor 117 b (see FIG. 14) is provided in the second special out port 420 c. The third special out port 420 d is disposed next to the general winning port 419 d. As described above, the first special out port 420 b is provided on the game board and functions as a special out port for sending out the game medium, which has been fired to a predetermined area in the game area, to the outside of the game area. In addition, the first out ball detection sensor 117a and the second out ball detection sensor 117b function as an out ball detection sensor that detects a game medium that has passed through the special out port.

  The sorting device 421 is disposed below the second start opening 414b and above the general winning opening 419d and does not enter the second start opening 414b in the left direction (first path 423b side). Or it is an apparatus which guides in the right direction (the 2nd course 423c side), and distributes a game ball. Although the details of the sorting device 421 will be described later, for example, when the gaming ball moves to the sorting device 45 in a row of four balls, it has a function of sorting three balls to the right and one ball to the left.

  In addition, the distribution apparatus 421 may be included in one unit including the ordinary motorized product 415 and the ball passage detector 416. For example, as shown in FIG. 42, in a unit body in which the ordinary motorized workpiece 415 and the ball passage detector 416 are fixed to the base plate 430, the distribution device 421 is further detachably fixed to the base plate 430. It is also good. Thus, the distributing device 421 is detachably attachable to the unit body having the first passage area forming member (the ball passage detector 416) and the first displacement member (the ordinary electric part 415). The game console 40 is installed on the game board 40 in a state of being attached to As a result, operations such as positioning and temporary fixing of the ordinary electric utility product 415, the ball passage detector 416 and the distribution device 421 in mounting on the game board 40 are facilitated, and the efficiency of the operation can be further improved. .

  The shutter device 422 is disposed below the distribution device 421, and has a shutter member 422a which can be pulled out and pulled into the surface of the game board 40, and a special winning opening solenoid 112 (for driving the shutter member 422a) See FIG. 14). In the shutter device 422, the shutter member 422a has a slope inclined downward to the left, and the large winning opening 418 can be easily entered by drawing in the shutter member 422a by the large winning opening solenoid 112 (see FIG. 14). As the shutter member 422a protrudes, it is difficult to enter the big winning opening 418.

  The down flow path plate 423 is made of resin, and has a plurality of ridges on the plate surface. These ridges define the path of the game ball flowing down from the downstream end of the right guide portion 413e. The flow path board 423 is disposed on the lower right side of the game area 41 of the game board 40, and a ball passage detector 416, an ordinary electric character 415, a sorting device 421, a shutter device 422, a general winning opening 419d, a special winning opening Holes through which the game balls can pass are formed at positions facing the first special out port 420b, the second special out port 420c, and the third special out port 420d. A ball passing detector 416, an ordinary motorized character 415, a sorting device 45 and a shutter device 422 are fixed to the back of the game board 40, and the ball passing detector 416 is a passing gate through which the game ball passes, one of the sorting devices 421. The projecting portion, the flat plate member 415a in the projecting state, and the shutter member 422a in the projecting state protrude from the board surface of the game board 40 through the holes formed in the flow-down path plate 423.

  The flow-down path plate 423 is a third path formed by a plurality of protrusions, receiving the game ball having passed the reception path 423a, the first path 423b and the second path 423c branching from the reception path 423a, and the second path 423c. It is equipped with 423d.

  The reception path 423a is a path through which all the game balls flowed out from the downstream end of the right guide portion 413e pass, and in this path, the ball passage detector 416, the ordinary electric part 415 and the second starting opening 414b Is placed. The game ball that has not entered the ball passage detector 416 and the game ball that has flowed down to the right by the flat plate member 415a of the ordinary electric actor 415 protruding has a first path 423b and a second path 423c. Move to the bifurcation position of. In addition, the game ball which flowed down downwards by drawing in the flat plate member 415a passes the 2nd starting opening 414b, moves to the back side of the game board 40, and is collect | recovered by the collection | recovery apparatus.

  The sorting device 421 is disposed at a branch position between the first path 423b and the second path 423c, and the sorting device 421 has game balls on the first path 423b on the left side and the second path 423c on the right side. It is distributed.

  The first path 423b is a path for guiding the gaming balls to the general winning opening 419d and the third special out port 420d, and the gaming balls having passed the first path 423b are the general winning opening 419d and the third special out port 420d. It is divided into the case of entering into any of the cases and the case of not entering into any of the cases. The game balls having passed the general winning opening 419 d and the third special out port 420 d move to the back side of the game board 40 and are collected by the collection device. The game ball which does not enter in any joins the 2nd course 423c. The lower end portion of the second path 423c after merging is communicated with the third path 423d.

  The third path 423d has a gentle slope which falls to the left, and on this slope is formed a substantially rectangular large drop opening 423e of a size that allows a plurality of gaming balls to fall simultaneously. Furthermore, small drop openings 423 f and 423 g of a size that allows one game ball to fall one by one are formed on both sides of the large drop opening 423 e. The small drop port 423f is formed on the lower side of the slope, and the small drop port 423g is formed on the upper side of the slope.

  The game ball dropped to the large drop opening 423e is to the large winning opening 418, the game ball dropped to the small drop opening 423f is to the first special out port 420b, and the game ball dropped to the small drop opening 423g is the second special out port 420c Each will be guided.

  A slit-like hole is formed in a portion of the flow-down path plate 423 facing the shutter device 422, and the slit-like hole is formed in the upper opening of the large drop port 423e. The shutter member 422a of the shutter device 422 is loosely fitted in this hole, and driven so as to protrude from the slit-like hole and to be drawn in by the large winning opening solenoid 112 (see FIG. 14). When the shutter member 422a protrudes, the large drop opening 423e is closed, and the slope of the third path 423d and the upper surface of the shutter member 422a are flush with each other. Therefore, the gaming ball rolling on the slope of the third path 423d passes the top surface of the shutter member 422a and moves to the first special out port 420b. When the shutter member 422a is retracted, the large drop opening 423e is in the open state, and the game ball can enter the large winning opening 418.

  In addition, when the game ball which falls from the upper part of the shutter member 422a occurs, for example, when a large amount of game balls rest on the shutter member 422a when the shutter member 422a of the shutter device 422 protrudes, the game ball is , And from the upper part of the slope of the third path 423d to the second special out port 420c via the small drop port 423g.

  The easy-to-win mechanism 424 is configured by a plurality of ribs 424 a formed at equal intervals on the upper part of the large drop opening 423 e in the flow down path plate 423. The rib 424 a has a shape obtained by dividing an elongated circular cylinder into two, and extends in the vertical direction when the winning easy mechanism 424 is viewed from the front. Therefore, in a state where the shutter member 422a closes the large drop opening 423e, the gaming ball passing through the slope of the shutter member 422a flows down while contacting the rib 424a. Thus, the gaming ball is decelerated while passing through the slope by the shutter member 422a. In other words, the time of being on the shutter member 422a becomes longer.

  The touch sensor 425 is a non-contact type touch sensor, and is disposed at a predetermined portion in the area on the right side of the game area 41, for example, above the winning mechanism 424. The touch sensor 425 outputs a detection signal when the player holds the hand over the protective glass 12 (see FIG. 3) or touches the protective glass 12 toward the touch sensor 425. As described above, the touch sensor 425 is disposed on the game board and functions as an operation means operable by the player, which is a non-contact type sensor that detects an operation of the player.

  The illumination array 426 is composed of a transparent light guide plate 426a (see FIG. 10) on which a latent image is formed and a light source 426b (see FIG. 10) disposed to the side of the light guide plate 426a. Ru. The illumination array 426 is disposed in the vicinity of the touch sensor 425 at the right of the play area 41. Then, the light source 426b (see FIG. 10) emits light to visualize the latent image, and the light guide plate 426a (see FIG. 10) performs illumination display. In the present embodiment, information indicating that the touch sensor 425 is operable is displayed.

  The LED unit 43 includes a special symbol display device 431, a round number display device 432, a first special symbol hold display device 433a, a second special symbol hold display device 433b, a normal symbol display device 434, and a normal symbol hold display device 435. It is set up.

  The special symbol display device 431 is constituted by a 7-segment LED, and the special symbol (also referred to as an identification symbol) indicated by the 7-segment LED is repeatedly turned on / off of the 7-segment LED after establishment of a predetermined variable display start condition. It changes and displays it by stop. Specifically, the special symbol display device 431 has a game ball winning in the first starting opening 414a or the second starting opening 414b, and this gaming ball is the first starting opening winning ball sensor 116a (see FIG. 14) or the second When detected by the starting opening winning ball sensor 116b (see FIG. 14), the special symbol is variably displayed, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop display mode.

  The number-of-rounds display device 432 is constituted by a 7-segment LED, and displays the number of rounds of round games in the jackpot gaming state described later.

  In the present embodiment, 16 display lamps are disposed on the side of the round number display device 432. These display lamps constitute the first special symbol hold display device 433a, the second special symbol hold display device 433b, the normal symbol display device 434, and the normal symbol hold display device 435.

  The first special symbol hold display device 433a is constituted by four display lamps, and the number of times of execution of variable display in the special symbol display device 431 (so-called, “held number of holdings” triggered by winning in the first starting opening 414a) ", The number of reserved for special symbol" is displayed by lighting, turning off or blinking.

  The second special symbol hold display device 433b is composed of four display lamps, and the number of times of execution of variable display in the special symbol display device 431 (so-called, "number of hold pending") triggered by winning in the second starting opening 414b. ", The number of reserved for special symbol" is displayed by lighting, turning off or blinking. Specifically, the first special symbol hold display device 433a and the second special symbol hold display device 433b are, for example, one display when the number of times of execution of the variable display in the special symbol display device 431 is held for one time The lamp for the lamp lights up, and when the number of times of execution of the variable display in the special symbol display device 431 is suspended for two times, the two display lamps are lighted.

  The normal symbol display device 434 is composed of two display lamps, and after the predetermined variable display start condition is established, the normal symbol shown by these display lamps is alternately repeated turning on / off the display lamp It changes and displays it by stop. Specifically, when the gaming ball passes the ball passage detector 416, and the gaming ball is detected by the ball passage detection sensor 115 (see FIG. 14), the normal symbol display device 434 variably displays the normal symbol. After the predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the predetermined stop display mode.

  The normal symbol holding display device 435 is constituted by four display lamps, and the number of times of execution of the variable display in the normal symbol display device 434 triggered by the game ball passing through the ball passage detector 416 (so-called, "hold" "Number", "Normal number of held for the symbol" is displayed by lighting, extinguishing or blinking. Specifically, when the number of times of execution of the variable display in the normal symbol display device 434 is suspended for one time, for example, the normal symbol storage display device 435 turns on one display lamp, and the normal symbol display device 434 When the number of times of execution of the variable display in 2 is suspended for two times, the two display lamps are turned on.

  Returning to FIG. 3, the liquid crystal display device 50 is an example of a display means, and is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 40, and as shown in FIG. It is arranged higher. In the display area 51, various images such as derived symbols which are identification symbols for effects, effect images, and decoration images for decoration are displayed. In the embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 50 is described as an example of the display means, but the present invention is not limited to this. The display means may be a plasma display, a rear projection display, a CRT display, a lamp or the like.

  The payout unit 70 includes a payout device 71 (see FIG. 14) described later, and a game ball is present at the first start opening 414a, the second start opening 414b, the general winning openings 419a to 419d, and the large winning opening 418 shown in FIG. When winning, the number of game balls set in advance according to the type of each winning opening is paid out to the upper plate 131 or the lower plate 132.

  The board unit 80 stores a main control circuit 100 (see FIG. 14), a sub control circuit 200 (see FIG. 14), and the like, which will be described later, and controls the pachinko gaming machine 1.

[Configuration of Distribution Device 421]
FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing components of the sorting device 421, FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the sorting drum 501 according to the sorting device 421, and FIG. 6 (a) is a sorting drum. FIG. 6 (b) shows an appearance in which the sorting drum 501 is viewed from the right side. 7 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the first cam lock 504 attached to the distributing drum 501, FIG. 8 is a front view of the distributing device 421, and FIG. 8 (a) is a first cam lock 504 and a second FIG. 8B shows a state in which the engagement between the first cam lock 504 and the second cam lock 505 is released. FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing the operation of the distributing drum 501. As shown in FIG.

  The distribution device 421 includes a base 500, a distribution drum 501, a distribution shaft 502, a bush 503, a first cam lock 504, a second cam lock 505, a spring member 506, a design lens 507, and a seal 508. And a cover left 509 and a cover right 510.

  The base 500 extends from the edges of both sides of the case portion 500a formed in a semi-cylindrical shape and the case portion 500a formed in a semicircular flat plate shape to the outside of the case portion 500a in a direction perpendicular to the side. And extending portions 500b and 500c.

The case portion 500 a is formed in a size that can accommodate the distribution drum 501.
The extension portion 500 b extends from the left side surface of the distribution drum 501, and the extension portion 500 c extends from the right side surface of the distribution drum 501. The extension portions 500 b and 500 c are formed with holes through which screws for fixing to the game board 40 are passed.
Further, the extension portion 500b is formed with a small case portion 500d formed in a semi-cylindrical shape smaller than the case portion 500a and a bearing portion 500e in which one end portion of the distribution shaft 502 is accommodated. The small case portion 500d communicates with the case portion 500a, and the bearing portion 500e communicates with the case portion 500a. In the extension portion 500c, a bearing portion 500f in which the other end portion of the distribution shaft 502 is accommodated is formed. The bearing 500f communicates with the case 500a. The case portion 500a, the small case portion 500d, the bearing portion 500e, and the bearing portion 500f are disposed on the same axis.

  The distribution drum 501, as shown in FIG. 6, is formed of a cylindrical (drum-shaped) drum body 501a having a central hole 501e into which the distribution shaft 502 (see FIG. 5) can be inserted, and the drum body 501a Four grooves 501b extending along the central axis of the drum main body 501a, a protrusion 501c protruding from one end of the drum main body 501a, and a protrusion 501d protruding from the other end of the drum main body 501a Have.

  The four groove portions 501b are formed in the drum main body 501a between wall surfaces extending at 90 degrees with respect to the central axis, and a blade portion 501f is formed between the adjacent groove portions 501b. That is, the distributing drum 501 includes the four blade portions 501f extending in the radial direction from the drum main body 501a, and the four blade portions 501f are viewed from the front in the axial direction of the drum main body 501a. It has a cruciform shape. The maximum length of the wing portion 501f extending from the drum main body 501a is set to be smaller than the diameter of the gaming ball.

  The projecting portion 501c is formed in a frusto-conical shape inclining toward the inside of the drum main body 501a. Further, a notch communicating with one groove portion 501b among the four groove portions 501b is formed in the projecting portion 501c.

  The projecting portion 501d is formed in a truncated cone shape which is inclined toward the inside of the drum main body 501a. The projecting portion 501 d is formed with a notch communicating with the other three groove portions 501 b among the four groove portions 501 b. A recessed portion 501k is formed on the side surface of the protruding portion 501d, and the design lens 507 (see FIG. 5) is attached to the recessed portion 501k.

  That is, one groove portion 501b among the four groove portions 501b formed in the distribution drum 501 is closed on the right side by the protrusion portion 501d and open on the left side, and the other three sets of groove portions 501b are the left side. Is closed by the protrusion 501 c and the right side is open. In the following description, the groove 501b closed on the right side by the protrusion 501d and opened on the left side is the left receiving portion 501g, the left side is closed by the protrusion 501c, and the three groove portions 501b opened on the right are right It is called receiving part 501h. That is, the left receiving portion 501g and the right receiving portion 501h are formed between the adjacent blade portions 501f.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the bush 503 is a flange body in which a cylindrical body 503b is formed at the center of the disc body 503a. The inner diameter of the disk body 503a is set smaller than the inner diameter up to the root portion of the protrusions 501c and 501d (see FIG. 6) in the drum main body 501a. Further, the outer diameter of the cylindrical body 503b is such that the cylindrical body 503b can be inserted into the central hole 501e (see FIG. 6), and the inner diameter is larger than the distribution axis 502 to such an extent that the distribution axis 502 can be inserted. It is set slightly larger. The bush 503 is attached to the right side of the distribution drum 501 by inserting the cylindrical body 503b into the center hole 501e.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, the first cam lock 504 includes a disc body 504a having a fan-shaped missing portion 504b having a central angle of 90 °, and a cylindrical body 504c erected at the center of the disc body 504a. And a gear portion 504e formed on the surface opposite to the surface of the disc body 504a on which the cylindrical body 504c is erected.

  The diameter of the disc body 504a is set to be slightly smaller than the diameter of the left side surface of the distribution drum 501, and the cylindrical body 504c has a size capable of being inserted into the central hole 501e (see FIG. 6). The inner diameter of 504 c is set to be slightly larger than the distribution shaft 502 to such an extent that the distribution shaft 502 can be inserted. The hole 504d formed inside the cylindrical body 504c penetrates the center of the disc body 504a, and the gear portion 504e surrounds the periphery of the hole 504d formed at the center of the disc body 504a. It is formed as. The inner diameter and the outer diameter of the cylindrical body 504 c are the same as the inner diameter and the outer diameter of the cylindrical body 503 b of the bush 503.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the first cam lock 504 inserts the cylindrical body 504c into the center hole 501e from the left side of the distributing drum 501, the disc body 504a in the left side surface of the distributing drum 501, the groove portion 501b and the missing portion It fixes by screwing in the state which adjusted so that 504b may correspond. Thus, the gear portion 504 e is disposed at the center of the left side surface of the distribution drum 501.

  The gear portion 504 e is formed of a corrugated shape in which the upward slope and the downward slope are switched every 45 ° from a line extending in a predetermined radial direction around the hole portion 504 d. Here, since the angle between the upslope and the downslope is an obtuse angle, the unevenness in the gear portion 504 e is formed gently.

  In the gear portion 504e, since the upward slope and the downward slope are switched every 45 °, the convex portion of the gear portion 504e is formed at four locations, and the distribution drum 501 rotates 90 ° at these four convex portions. Each time, a concave portion of a gear portion 505d (see FIG. 5) of a second cam lock 505 described later is engaged.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the second cam lock 505 includes a cylindrical body 505a, a hole 505c formed on a central axis of the cylindrical body 505a, and a pair of radial extending from a circumferential surface on one end side of the cylindrical body 505a. And a gear portion 505d formed on the other end surface of the cylindrical body 505a.

The pair of extending pieces 505b are each formed in a rectangular plate shape, and the root portion extends along the axial direction of the cylindrical body 505a, and extends in the radial direction and the opposite direction with respect to the central axis of the cylindrical body 505a. There is.
The gear portion 505d has the same shape as the gear portion 504e of the first cam lock 504, and the gear portion 504e and the gear portion 505d can mesh with each other.
The spring member 506 is a coil spring which is disposed on the left side of the second cam lock 505 and biases the second cam lock 505 toward the first cam lock 504.

  The design lens 507 is a decorative member mounted on the concave portion 501k (see FIG. 6B) of the protrusion 501d. The seal 508 is a flat plate-like member disposed inside the recess 501 k of the protrusion 501 d. After the seal 508 is inserted into the recess 501k of the protrusion 501d, the design lens 507 is mounted.

  The cover left 509 is fixed to the extension 500 b of the base 500, and the cover right 510 is fixed to the extension 500 c of the base 500. The cover left 509 and the cover right 510 are members for holding the distribution shaft 502 so as not to come off the base 500. In FIG. 8, the descriptions of the cover left 509 and the cover right 510 are omitted.

  Moreover, in each member which comprises the distribution apparatus 421, the member except the distribution axis | shaft 502, the spring member 506, and the screw which is not shown in figure is comprised by the member which has transparency.

  Next, assembly of the distribution device 421 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 8. First, the seal 508 is inserted in advance into the concave portion 501k of the distribution drum 501, and the design lens 507 is mounted in advance. Next, the bush 503 is passed through the distribution shaft 502, and the distribution shaft 502 is further inserted into the center hole 501e of the distribution drum 501, and the cylindrical body 503b of the bush 503 is inserted into the center hole 501e. The bush 503 is mounted on the right side of the distribution drum 501.

  Next, the cylindrical body 504c of the first cam lock 504 is inserted into the distributing shaft 502 extending from the right side of the distributing drum 501, and the cylindrical body 504c is fitted into the central hole 501e. The first cam lock 504 is attached to the In this state, the distribution shaft 502 is disposed on the central axis of the distribution drum 501. Next, the second cam lock 505 is inserted into the distribution shaft 502 extending from the first cam lock 504 so that the gear portion 504 e and the gear portion 505 d face each other, and the spring member 506 is further inserted.

  Thus, after inserting each member to the distributing shaft 502, the distributing drum 501 is stored in the case portion 500a of the base 500, and the second cam lock 505 and the spring member 506 are stored in the small case portion 500d. The left end of the distribution shaft 502 is accommodated in the bearing 500e, and the right end of the distribution shaft 502 is accommodated in the bearing 500f. In this state, since the spring member 506 is slightly compressed, the biasing force from the spring member 506 acts on the second cam lock 505. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8A, the second cam lock 505 is urged toward the first cam lock 504, and is maintained in a state in which the gear portion 504e and the gear portion 505d mesh with each other.

  Then, the cover left 509 and the cover right 510 are fixed to the extension parts 500 b and 500 c of the base 500, respectively. At this time, an elongated gap is formed between the cover left 509 and the extending portion 500b, and the extending pieces 505b and 505b of the second cam lock 505 are disposed in the gap. For this reason, the rotation of the second cam lock 505 around the distribution shaft 502 is restricted, and the sliding movement of the second cam lock 505 along the distribution shaft 502 is permitted. For example, by sliding the second cam lock 505 in the left direction, as shown in FIG. 8B, it is possible to release the meshing state of the gear portion 504e and the gear portion 505d. When the operation of the second cam lock 505 is released from the state shown in FIG. 8B, the gear portion 504e and the gear portion 505d automatically return to the meshed state.

  The sorting device 421 configured as described above is disposed on the back side of the game board 40, and the base 500 is inserted with the sorting drum 501 inserted in the opening formed in the predetermined region of the right area of the game board 40. Is fixed to the game board 40. At this time, the distribution axis 502 is disposed horizontally along the game board 40, and only one of the four blade portions 501f formed on the distribution drum 501 is the board surface of the game board 40. Project vertically to the

Next, the operation of the distribution device 421 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9A, when the protruding portion 501d is positioned on the upper right side, the left receiving portion 501g is configured to be able to receive the game ball. At this time, the player can easily visually recognize the seal 508 because the player visually recognizes the seal 508 in a state in which the seal 508 housed inside the protrusion 501 d is enlarged by the design lens 507. It becomes possible to determine whether or not the left receiving portion 501g is in an acceptable mode.

  When the left receiving portion 501g is capable of receiving the game ball, when it flows down from above the game ball, the left receiving portion 501g receives the game ball, and the distributing drum 501 is rotated by the weight of the game ball. At that time, the gaming ball moves to the left by the slope of the protruding portion 501d. In addition, the rotation of the distribution drum 501 causes the first cam lock 504 to rotate. At this time, as the top portion of the gear portion 504e moves toward the top portion of the gear portion 505d, the gear portion 505d slides in a direction to resist the bias of the spring member 506 (see FIG. 5). Then, when the rotation angle of the distribution drum 501 exceeds 45 °, the top of the gear portion 504e exceeds the top of the gear portion 505d. At this time, the second cam lock 505 moves toward the first cam lock 504 by the biasing of the spring member 506, and the gear portion 504e and the gear portion 505d mesh. In conjunction with this operation, the distributing drum 501 is rotated, and as shown in FIG. 9B, the distributing drum 501 is temporarily held in a state of being rotated by 90 °. At this time, the gaming ball of the left receiving portion 501g flows down to the left side of the sorting drum 501, passes through the first path 423b (see FIG. 4), and receives the general winning hole 419d (see FIG. 4) and the third special out hole. It is led to the side 420 d (see FIG. 4). Moreover, while the protrusion part 501d is located in the lower right side, it becomes an aspect which the right receiving part 501h can receive.

  Furthermore, when the gaming ball flows down from above, the right receiving portion 501h receives the gaming ball, and the distribution drum 501 is rotated by the weight of the gaming ball. At that time, the gaming ball moves to the right by the slope of the protruding portion 501c. Further, as the distribution drum 501 rotates, the first cam lock 504 and the second cam lock 505 operate as described above, and as shown in FIG. 9C, the distribution drum 501 rotates 90 °. Once held. At this time, the gaming ball of the right receiving portion 501h flows down to the right side of the sorting drum 501, passes through the second path 423c and the third path 423d (see FIG. 4), and the large drop port 423e (see FIG. 4) side. Led to In addition, the protruding portion 501d moves to the back side of the game board 40, and the second right receiving portion 501h can receive it.

  Furthermore, when the next gaming ball flows down to the sorting device 421 from the upper side, the sorting drum 501 is rotated to be able to receive the third right receiving portion 501h, and the next gaming ball is sorted from the upper side When it flows down to 421, the distributing drum 501 makes one rotation, and as shown in FIG. 9A, the left receiving portion 501g can be received.

  As described above, the sorting device 421 has four game balls that did not win the second starting opening 414b, in the order of the first path 423b, the second path 423c, the second path 423c, and the second path 423c. One of them is distributed to the first route 423b. In addition, when the left receiving portion 501g becomes an aspect capable of receiving the game ball, the player can visually recognize the seal 508 stored in the inside of the projecting portion 501d in a state where the seal lens 507 is enlarged. By visually recognizing the seal 508, the person can determine whether or not the left receiving portion 501g is in an acceptable mode. As a result, when it is determined that the left receiving portion 501g is in the acceptable mode, there is a possibility that the general winning opening 419d will be won by hitting one game ball right, temporarily, the general winning opening If you win 419 d, you can get a prize ball even for a small amount. In addition, even if the general winning hole 419d is not won, the sorting drum 501 can be rotated to make it possible to receive the right receiving portion 501h. As a result, the player can end the game by the pachinko gaming machine 1 without hesitation.

[Schematic configuration of illumination array 426]
FIG. 10 is an explanatory view showing a schematic configuration of the illumination array 426. FIG. 10 (a) shows a state in which the light source does not emit light, and FIG. 10 (b) shows a state in which the light source emits light. The illumination array 426 includes a light guide plate 426a and a light source 426b formed of an LED lamp. The light guide plate 426a is formed with a plurality of projections having a reflection surface for reflecting the light beam along the plate surface to the player side, and a latent image 426c is formed by the plurality of projections. The light source 426b is disposed to the side of the light guide plate 426a and emits a light beam along the plate surface. When the light source 426b does not emit light, the player recognizes the light guide plate 426a as a transparent plate, and can not visually recognize the latent image 426c shown in FIG. 10 (a). When the light source 426 b emits light, the plurality of projections reflect light to the player side, whereby the latent image 426 c is visualized as shown in FIG. become. Thus, the illumination array 426 has a transparent light guide plate (light guide plate 426a) on the surface of which a latent image notifying that the operation means (touch sensor 425) can be operated is formed on the surface, and the side of the light guide plate. It is arranged, and functions as a notification means having a light source (light source 426b) for visualizing a latent image by irradiating light.

  In the present embodiment, the illumination array 426 is disposed in the vicinity of the touch sensor 425, and information prompting the operation of the touch sensor 425 as a latent image 426c on the light guide plate 426a, for example, as shown in FIG. Character information "!" Is formed.

  The light source 426b is controlled to emit light during a period in which the operation of the touch sensor 425 is valid, the details of which will be described later. That is, the fact that the latent image 426c is visualized means that the player is informed that the operation of the touch sensor 425 is effective.

  In the illumination array 426 shown in FIG. 10, although the light guide plate 426a and the touch sensor 425 do not overlap, a part may overlap, and as shown in FIG. 11, the entire light guide plate 426a and touch sensor 425 May overlap. In this manner, the illumination array 426 functions as a noncontact sensor that is disposed so as to at least partially overlap the site where the noncontact sensor is disposed. In addition, the display of the illumination array 426 may be switchable by arranging two illumination arrays 426 having latent images 426 c of different display modes in a row in the front-rear direction. For example, the character information "Touch !!" is displayed before operating the touch sensor 425, but the light source 426b to be lit after the touch sensor 425 is operated is switched, for example, "Complete !!" Other display modes such as displaying text information may be used.

[Game in pachinko gaming machine 1]
Next, the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the gaming state in the present embodiment, the large drop opening 423e is closed by the projection of the shutter member 422a of the shutter device 422, and the normal gaming state in which the game ball can not be accepted in the large winning opening 418; The large drop opening 423e is opened by the pull-in pull-in, and the special winning condition that the gaming ball can be received in the large winning opening 418 and can give a predetermined game value to the player is included. The special game state includes a small hit game state and a big hit game state capable of providing more game value than the small hit game state. The normal gaming state includes a first gaming state, which is a gaming state advantageous to the player, and a second gaming state, which is a gaming state more disadvantageous to the player than the first gaming state. In the present embodiment, in the second gaming state, the probability of shifting to the special gaming state is a normal gaming state (so-called non-deterministic change state), and the first gaming state is shifted to the special gaming state compared to the second gaming state It is a game state (a so-called, probability change state) where the probability of doing is high.

  A player generally starts a game from the normal gaming state, and shoots a game ball into the game area 41 of the game board 40 by the launcher 20. When the game ball that has been driven in wins in the first starting opening 414a or the second starting opening 414b, the special symbol of the special symbol display device 431 and the identification symbol (derived symbol) for effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 change. indicate. Also, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 414a or the second starting opening 414b during the variation display of the special symbol, the first starting opening 414a or the first starting opening until the special symbol in the variation display is stopped. 2) The execution (start) of the variation display of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball to the starting opening 414b is suspended. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed stops displaying, the variation display of the special symbol that has been suspended is started.

  In addition, the upper limit is set to the number of times that the execution of the fluctuation display of the special symbol is suspended, and in this embodiment, the fluctuation display of the special symbol by entering the ball to the first starting opening 414a and the second starting opening 414b. The maximum number of reservations for each is 4 times. Therefore, it is possible to hold up to eight times.

  Moreover, as another (a predetermined special symbol variation display start) condition, the start condition of the special symbol is satisfied when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. That is, the variable display of the special symbol is started each time the variable display start condition of the predetermined special symbol is satisfied.

  Then, in the case of the specific stop display mode, the special symbol displayed stop in the special symbol display device 431 is shifted from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state. Among the specific stop display modes, the stop display mode for transitioning to the big hit gaming state is a big hit, and the stop display mode for shifting to the small hit gaming state is a small hit. Further, the stop display mode of the special symbol other than the big hit or the small hit is a lost symbol, and when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal gaming state is maintained without shifting to the special gaming state. As described above, after the special symbol is variably displayed, the stop display is performed, and the game in which the gaming state is shifted or maintained as a result is referred to as a "special symbol game".

  Further, in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50, an effect image associated with the special symbol displayed in the special symbol display device 431 is displayed. For example, during the variable display of the special symbol display device 431, in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50, except for a specific case, a derived symbol consisting of a number which is an example of the identification symbol is variably displayed. Further, the special symbol display device 431 is stopped and displayed, and the special symbol is displayed, and the derived symbol is also stopped and displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50.

  Further, in the special symbol display device 431, when the special symbol displayed in the stop state is a specific stop display mode, an effect image for making the player grasp that it is a hit is displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50. Ru. Specifically, when the special symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 431, for example, in a specific display mode corresponding to a big hit that many balls can be obtained, the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50 is displayed. The combination of the identification symbols for effects displayed in the display becomes a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which the stop symbols are displayed in a state where all the same symbols are aligned in each of a plurality of symbol rows) Is displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50.

  Then, when the special symbol in the special symbol display device 431 becomes a specific stop display mode and the gaming state is shifted to the special gaming state, the shutter member 422a is driven to be pulled in from the board. As a result, the large drop opening 423 e is in an open state in which the game ball is easily received, and the gaming ball received by the large drop opening 423 e passes through the large winning opening 418.

  The big winning opening 418 has an area (not shown) having a count sensor 113 (see FIG. 14), and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of gaming balls are won in the area or a predetermined time (for example, The shutter member 422a is driven such that the large drop port 423e is in the open state until about 30 seconds has elapsed. Then, in the open state, when any of the conditions for winning a predetermined number of gaming balls to the big winning opening 418 or the elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied, the shutter member 422a is driven, and the large falling opening 423e is hard to receive the gaming balls. It will be closed. In the present embodiment, in the special game state, the large drop opening 423e repeats the transition from the closed state to the open state 15 times by driving the shutter member 422a, but the invention is not limited thereto, and the game ball can be easily received. The open state may be set to any number of times such as once or twice.

  When the specific stop display mode in the special symbol display device 431 is a big hit, the gaming state shifts to the big hit gaming state of the special gaming state. In the big hit game state, a game in which the transition from the close state to the open state of the big winning opening 418 is repeated 15 times is regarded as one round, and a round game in which this round is repeated is performed. Such round games are counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round, “2” round and the like. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round, and the second round game may be referred to as the second round. In the present embodiment, the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is 10 rounds or 16 rounds. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of rounds can be any number of times.

  When the specific stop display mode in the special symbol display device 431 is a small hit, the gaming state shifts to the small hitting gaming state of the special gaming state. Then, in the small hit gaming state, a game in which the transition from the closed state to the open state of the large drop opening 423 e is repeated 15 times is performed only once. That is, in the small hit gaming state, the round game is not performed as in the big hit gaming state. When the big hit gaming state ends, the first gaming state or the second gaming state may be controlled as the normal gaming state. In addition, when the small hitting gaming state ends, it does not become the gaming state which is more advantageous than the gaming state when winning in the small hitting gaming state. Therefore, there is no transition of the gaming state in the normal gaming state triggered by winning in the small hitting gaming state, for example, when the gaming state when winning in the small hitting gaming state is the first gaming state, small The game state after the end of the hit game state is the first game state, and when the game state when the small hit game state is elected is the second game state, the game state after the end of the small hit game state is the second game It is a state. Moreover, in this embodiment, after the big hit game state end, it may shift to the time saving state where the time of the variation display of the special symbol becomes short. Such a special game state is an example of a special game state capable of giving the player a predetermined game value.

  In addition, when the game ball wins in the first starting opening 414a, the second starting opening 414b, the general winning openings 419a to 419d, and the large winning opening 418, the number of games set in advance according to the type of each winning opening The balls are dispensed by the dispensing unit 70 onto the upper tray 131 or the lower tray 132.

Further, when the game ball driven into the game area 41 by the player passes the ball passage detector 416, the display lamp of the normal symbol display device 434 is variably displayed. Also, when the game ball passes the ball passage detector 416 during the variable symbol display of the normal symbol, the display mode by the normal symbol hold display device 435 is switched, and the normal symbol in the variable display is stopped and displayed, Execution (start) of the variation display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the gaming ball to the ball passage detector 416 is suspended. After that, when the normal symbol which has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the normal symbol which has been suspended is started. Then, in the case where the normal symbol stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display device 434 shows a hit, the flat plate member 415a of the normal motorized actor 415 provided in the second starting opening 414b is pulled in for a predetermined time It becomes a state.
As described above, a game in which the normal electric symbol 415 (see FIG. 4) changes in open and closed states according to the result is referred to as a "normal symbol game".

[The number of winning balls and the flow path of gaming balls]
As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the player enters one of the first starting opening 414a, the second starting opening 414b, the special winning opening 418, and the general winning opening 419a, 419b, 419c, 419d. If you do, the ball will be paid out from the payout opening.

  In the present embodiment, there are three winning balls by the winning of the first starting opening 414a, one winning ball by the winning of the second starting opening 414b, and a winning ball by the winning of the general winning openings 419a, 419b and 419c. Are set to 10, the prize balls by winning to the general prize port 419 d are set to three, and the prize balls to be awarded to the large prize port 418 are set to fifteen.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory view showing the flow-down path of the game ball in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, normally, the player rotates the firing handle 21 (see FIG. 1) so as to enter the first starting opening 414a, and the gaming ball is shown in the drawing. As shown in a1, the game is fired on the left side area of the game area 41 (hit left). However, in the big hit game state, it is necessary to fire the game ball toward the big winning opening 418, and in the short time state, to shoot the game ball toward the ball passage detector 416. Therefore, in the big hit gaming state and the time saving state, the player rotates the firing handle 21 largely to the right to fire the gaming ball to the right area of the gaming area 41 as shown by a2 in the figure (right Will).

  In the big hit game state, when the player shoots the game ball to the right area of the game area 41, most of them pass the ball passage detector 416, but the flat plate member 415a of the ordinary electric character 415 starts the second start Since the mouth 414 b is often closed, the gaming ball moves toward the distribution device 421. Then, one out of four gaming balls having passed through the distribution device 421 may enter the general winning opening 419 d. If the player enters the general winning opening 419d, three winning balls can be obtained, so three quarters of the game balls having passed through the sorting device 421 will return to the player.

  In addition, the game balls that have not entered the general winning opening 419 d or the third special out opening 420 d go to the shutter member 422 a side. During the round game, since the shutter member 422a is pulled in, as shown in FIG. 13, the gaming ball falls to the large drop opening 423e and goes to the large winning opening 418. In the interval time between the round game and the next round game, since the shutter member 422a protrudes, the gaming ball passes over the shutter member 422a and easily enters the first special out port 420b. Here, when the gaming ball passes over the shutter member 422a, the gaming ball collides with the rib 424a of the winning a prize mechanism 424 so as to move slowly over the shutter member 422a. Therefore, when the next round game is started, the number of game balls placed on the shutter member 422a is larger than that in the case where the rib 424a of the easy-to-win mechanism 424 does not exist. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of gaming balls entering the first special out port 420b decreases, and the number of gaming balls entering the large winning opening 418 increases.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are gaming balls entering the first special out port 420b and the third special out port 420d in the big hit gaming state, and moreover, four gaming balls Since there are three winning balls when entering the general winning opening 419d for firing, the increase in the number of balls held by the player is temporarily all the gaming balls shot in the gaming area 41 in the big hit gaming state. The number of game balls fired from the increase number when winning in the large winning opening 418, that is, 2400 balls of winning balls by winning in the large winning hole 418 (16R × 15 winning balls × 10 winning) 16 R × 10) less than 2240 minus.

  Also, in the time saving state, when the player shoots the game ball to the right area of the game area 41 (right-handed), all the game balls fired are the ball passing detector 416 according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment. It is arranged to pass through. Furthermore, since the probability of hitting the symbol game is high, the flat plate member 415a of the ordinary motorized workpiece 415 operates frequently, and the number of balls entering the second starting opening 414b increases. Therefore, the progress of the special symbol game is accelerated. Further, when the player enters the second starting opening 414b, one winning ball can be obtained, so that the game balls corresponding to the amount of entering the second starting opening 414b will return. Further, similarly to the big hit gaming state, one out of four game balls having passed through the distribution device 421 enters the general winning opening 419 d. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it becomes possible to suppress consumption of possession balls in the time saving state, and, for example, proceeds with the special symbol game in the time saving state while the gaming balls remain on the upper plate 131 It will be possible to Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, since all right-handed game balls pass the ball passage detector 416, the single-ball game is performed when there is no need to hit right as in the normal gaming state. It becomes possible to detect that the game ball has been hit from the eye. As a result, it is possible to promptly notify by voice or image that "Please return to the left".

  In the time saving state, whether or not the sorting device 421 is in a state of sorting the gaming ball to the general winning opening 419d side is easy by confirming the position of the seal 508 (see FIG. 5) of the sorting device 421. Can be determined. For example, it is assumed that the player has stopped firing the game ball in order to end the game when the time saving state ends. At this time, when the position of the seal 508 is confirmed, and it is determined that the sorting device 421 is in the state of sorting the gaming balls to the general winning opening 419d side, three prizes can be obtained by hitting only one right. It becomes possible to obtain the interest of whether or not you can get a ball. Thus, the game can be ended without leaving an advantageous state for the next player who is about to start playing the game with the same pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In addition, three prize balls may be important. For example, if you have 2499 balls and you want to get 2500 for the prize you want, or if you have a single ball, you have a so-called super attrition, and you want to secure a game ball for a small hit. Etc., it becomes possible to easily increase the number of balls by confirming the position of the seal 508.

  Also, in the small hit gaming state, as described above, there is a possibility that the game ball having passed through the distribution device 421 may return to the player, and the game ball moves slowly on the shutter member 422a. Thus, even if the opening of the large drop opening 423 e is instantaneous, if it is one or two balls, there is a possibility of entering the ball. For this reason, there is a possibility that it is possible to slightly increase the number of balls by right-handing in the small hit gaming state. In this way, it is possible to give the player an interest even if it is a small hit.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, all right-handed game balls pass the ball passing detector 416, and further, by the sorting device 421, general The game balls distributed to the winning opening 419 d all enter the general winning opening 419 d, but the invention is not limited thereto. For example, the game nail 412 or the like may be disposed in the flow path of the game ball hit to the right, and a part of the game ball may deviate from the ball passage detector 416 or the general winning hole 419d.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, the pachinko gaming machine 1 mainly includes a main control circuit 100 that controls a game and a sub control circuit 200 that controls an effect according to the progress of the game.

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

  A main ROM 102, a main RAM 103, etc. are connected to the main CPU 101, and the main CPU 101 has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 102.

  The main ROM 102 stores a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the main CPU 101, for example, a program for causing the main CPU 101 to execute the processing shown in FIGS. 15 to 24 and various tables. There is.

  The main RAM 103 has a function of storing values of various flags and variables as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 101. Although the main RAM 103 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 101 in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and any storage medium that can read and write may be used.

  The main control circuit 100 generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, a reset clock pulse generating circuit 104, an initial reset circuit 105 generating a reset signal at power on, and a command to a sub control circuit 200 described later. And a serial communication IC 106 for supplying The reset clock pulse generation circuit 104, the initial reset circuit 105, and the serial communication IC 106 are connected to the main CPU 101.

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

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

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

  Further, various devices are connected to the main control circuit 100. For example, as various devices responsive to a signal from the main control circuit 100, a special symbol display device 431 for performing variable display of a special symbol in a special symbol game, a round number display device 432 for displaying the number of rounds in a round game, a special symbol A first special symbol hold display device 433a and a second special symbol hold display device 433b for displaying the number of pending variable display of special symbols in the game, and a normal symbol display device for variable display of an ordinary symbol as an identification symbol in an ordinary symbol game 434, Normal symbol holding display device 435 for displaying the number of pending variable display of normal symbols in normal symbol game, ordinary electric role solenoid 111 for making flat plate member 415a projected or retracted, and shutter member 422a Let the large falling opening 423e (large winning opening 418) open Winning opening solenoid 112 such that the closed state is connected. In addition, an external terminal board used to transmit data to a calling device (not shown) having a function of calling a hall clerk and a function of displaying the number of hits and a hall computer that manages pachinko gaming machines in the entire hall is connected.

  In addition, various sensors are connected to the main control circuit 100. For example, in the main control circuit 100, the game ball is provided in the count sensor 113 for supplying a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100 when the gaming ball is won in the big winning opening 418, and in the general winning openings 419a, 419b, 419c. When the game ball wins in the general winning ball sensor 114a and the general winning opening 419d for supplying a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100 when winning, a general winning for supplying a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100 When the game ball enters the ball sensor 114b, the ball passage detector 416, the ball passage detection sensor 115 for supplying a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100, when the game ball wins the first starting opening 414a When the gaming ball wins in the first starting opening winning ball sensor 116a and the second starting opening 414b that supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100, the predetermined detection signal A predetermined detection signal is supplied to the main control circuit 100 when the game ball enters the second starting opening winning ball sensor 116b, the first special out port 420b, and the second special out port 420c supplied to the control circuit 100. A first out ball detection sensor 117a, a second out ball detection sensor 117b, a backup clear switch 118 for clearing backup data at the time of power interruption or the like according to the operation of the game arcade manager are connected. In the present embodiment, the term "winning" means that the game ball passes through the area where the above-mentioned sensors are provided.

  Further, a payout / firing control circuit 300 is connected to the main control circuit 100. To the payout / firing control circuit 300, a payout device 71 for paying out gaming balls, a launching device 20 for firing gaming balls, and a card unit 400 are connected. The card unit 400 can be transmitted / received to / from the lending operation unit 401 which outputs a signal requesting the card unit 400 to lend a gaming ball by the operation of the player.

  The payout / firing control circuit 300 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 100 and a rental ball control signal supplied from the card unit 400, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 71. The payout device 71 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / firing control circuit 300 supplies power to the firing solenoid according to the turning angle when the firing handle 21 is held by the player and turned clockwise. Control the firing of the ball.

  Furthermore, a sub control circuit 200 is connected to the main control circuit 100. The sub control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 50, control on sound generated from the speaker 14, control of a lamp including a decoration lamp, and the like according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 100. .

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 100 supplies a command to the sub control circuit 200, and the sub control circuit 200 can not supply a signal to the main control circuit 100. The present invention is not limited to this, and the sub control circuit 200 may be configured to be able to transmit a signal to the main control circuit 100.

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 201, a program ROM 202, a work RAM 203, an RTC 204, a display control circuit 210 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 50, an audio control circuit 220 for controlling audio generated from the speaker 14, and a decoration lamp. The lamp control circuit 230 which controls the lamp 15 including the like, the first operation means control circuit 240a which receives the operation signal based on the operation of the player from the effect button 16, the operation signal based on the operation of the player from the touch sensor 425 A second operation means control circuit 240b for receiving, and an LED control circuit 250 for controlling the light emission of the light source 426b of the illumination array 426. The sub control circuit 200 executes effects according to the progress of the game in response to the command from the main control circuit 100.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 102 and the program ROM 202 are used as storage means for storing programs, tables and the like, but the present invention is not limited to this and a computer readable storage medium having control means If it is, it may be another aspect, for example, may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk drive, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, a ROM cartridge and the like. Further, these programs may not be stored in advance, but may be downloaded after power on and stored in the work RAM 203 or the like. Furthermore, each of the programs may be recorded on separate storage media.

  The work RAM 203 stores various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 201. In the present embodiment, the work RAM 203 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 201. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any storage medium that can read and write may be used. The RTC 204 clocks the current time.

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

  The display control circuit 210 is a device capable of performing various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 50 in accordance with data supplied from the sub CPU 201. The display control circuit 210 displays on the liquid crystal display device 50 various image data such as identification symbol image data indicating an identification symbol, background image data, image data for effect, etc. in accordance with an image display instruction supplied from the sub CPU 201. Temporarily store the image data to be used in the frame buffer.

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

  Further, the audio control circuit 220 is configured of a sound source IC for controlling audio, an audio data ROM for storing various audio data, an amplifier for amplifying an audio signal (hereinafter referred to as AMP), and the like.

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

  The lamp control circuit 230 includes a drive circuit for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM in which a plurality of kinds of lamp decoration patterns are stored, and the like.

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

  The second operation unit control circuit 240 b transmits the operation signal received from the touch sensor 425 to the sub CPU 201. The sub CPU 201 supplies data for performing rendering according to the operation signal to the display control circuit 210 and the like.

  The LED control circuit 250 includes a drive circuit for supplying a current to the light source 426b of the illumination array 426, a data ROM in which light emission patterns for performing a plurality of types of illumination display are stored, and the like.

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

[System timer interrupt processing]
The system timer interrupt process of the main CPU 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15, 16 and 17. As shown in FIG. 15, in step S10, processing for saving each register is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of saving a register. If this process ends, the process moves to step S11.

  In step S11, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of updating the random number. For example, the main CPU 101 updates random numbers such as a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol random number counter, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a presentation condition determination random number counter, and a prefetch notice determination random number counter. The big hit judgment random number counter and the big hit symbol random number counter lose their fairness if the update timing of the counter value is indeterminate, so they are updated at a fixed timing every 2 msec to secure this. To do. If this process ends, the process moves to step S12.

  In step S12, a switch input detection process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 101 performs processing to determine whether or not there is an input to the switch. For example, the main CPU 101 may be a count sensor 113 (see FIG. 14) provided in the big winning opening 418 (see FIG. 4) or a general winning ball sensor provided in the general winning openings 419a, 419b, 419c (see FIG. 4). 114a (see FIG. 14), a general winning ball sensor 114b (see FIG. 14) provided in the general winning opening 419d (see FIG. 4), and a ball passage detection provided in the ball passage detector 416 (see FIG. 4) The first starting opening winning ball sensor 116a and the second starting opening winning ball sensor 116b (see FIG. 14) provided at the sensor 115 (see FIG. 14), the first starting opening 414a and the second starting opening 414b (see FIG. 4). And detection signals from the first out-of-ball detection sensor 117a and the second out-of-ball detection sensor 117b provided in the first special out port 420b and the second special out port 420c (see FIG. 4). By receiving, it determines whether each switch detects the game ball. When the main CPU 101 determines that it has been detected, it updates the special winning opening prize ball counter, the general winning opening prize ball counter, the starting opening prize ball counter, etc. according to the detection. Details of the switch input process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S13.

  In step S13, a timer update process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 measures the open time of the waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 100 and the sub control circuit 200, and the open time of the big winning opening 418 (see FIG. 4) opened when a big hit occurs. A process for updating various timers, such as a special winning opening opening time timer, is performed. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S14.

  In step S14, command output processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. As these various commands, for example, a demonstration display command derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50, a derived symbol designating command described later, a variation pattern designating command described later, a big hit type command described later, a big hit start command described later, It includes a small hit start command to be performed, a start opening winning command to be described later, an out ball command, and the like. In this process, the main CPU 101 supplies, to the sub control circuit 200, data indicating the value of the probability variation state variation frequency counter described later and data indicating the value of the time short status variation frequency counter described later, in addition to various commands. . In addition, the main CPU 101 is a normal winning combination solenoid 112 (see FIG. 14) for driving the shutter member 422a of the large drop opening 423e (large winning opening 418), and an ordinary electric combination to open and close the flat plate 415a of the ordinary electric combination 415 A solenoid power supply is provided to drive the object solenoid 111 (see FIG. 14). In addition, the variation pattern of the identification symbol (derivative symbol) for effect displayed in the display area 51 (see FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal display device 50 is determined in the starting opening winning detection process (see FIG. 17) described later. In this case, the main CPU 101 generates a variation pattern designation command indicating the determination result and supplies the variation pattern designation command to the sub control circuit 200. Further, when it is determined that the advance notice is to be executed in the start opening winning combination detection process (see FIG. 17) described later, the main CPU 101 generates an advance notice notice determination command indicating the determination result to the sub control circuit 200. Supply. If this process ends, the process moves to step S15.

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

  In step S16, processing is performed to restore each register. In this processing, the main CPU 101 performs processing to restore each register to the address before interrupt processing. When this process ends, the present subroutine ends.

[Switch input detection processing]
The subroutine (switch input detection processing) executed in step S12 of FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S20, a starting opening winning combination detection process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 controls the first starting opening winning ball sensor 116a and the second starting opening winning ball sensor 116b (see FIG. 14) provided in the first starting opening 414a and the second starting opening 414b (see FIG. 4). When the detection signal from the is received, the jackpot judgment random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value are acquired, 4 pieces are set as the upper limit, the number of reserved pieces for the special symbol is added, and the payout information is made to the predetermined area of the main RAM 103 set. Details of the starting opening winning combination detection process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S21.

  In step S21, general winning opening passage detection processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 controls the general winning ball sensor 114a (see FIG. 14) provided in the general winning openings 419a, 419b, 419c (see FIG. 4) and the general winning openings 419 d (see FIG. 4). When the detection signal from the winning ball sensor 114b (see FIG. 14) is received, the payout information corresponding to the winning of the general winning openings 419a, 419b, 419c, 419d is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to step S22.

  In step S22, a special winning opening passage detection process is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 101 receives a detection signal from the count sensor 113 (see FIG. 14) provided in the special winning opening 418 (see FIG. 4), the payout corresponding to the winning of the special winning opening 418 is made. Information is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to step S23. The payout information corresponding to the winning of the first start opening 414a, the second start opening 414b, the general winning openings 419a, 419b, 419c, 419d, and the special winning opening 418 set in the predetermined area of the main RAM 103 is a prize ball control command. It is supplied from the main control circuit 100 to the payout / emission control circuit 300. The payout / firing control circuit 300 causes the payout device 71 to pay out the gaming balls based on the supplied prize ball control command. As described above, the payout device 71 functions as a game value giving unit capable of giving a predetermined game value based on the game medium having passed through either the third passage area or the fourth passage area.

  In step S23, a sphere passage detector passage detection process is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 101 receives a detection signal from the ball passage detection sensor 115 (see FIG. 14) provided in the ball passage detector 416 (see FIG. 4), the lottery result for the normal symbol (randomness A numerical value) is acquired, and four symbols are set as the upper limit, and “1” is added to the normal symbol holding memory number counter (holding number) stored in the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to step S24.

  In step S24, a first out port passage detection process is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 101 receives a detection signal from the first out-of-sphere detection sensor 117a (see FIG. 14) provided in the first special out port 420b (see FIG. 4), the main out-ball command is output. When the detection signal from the second out-of-sphere detection sensor 117b (see FIG. 14) stored in the main RAM 103 and provided in the second special out port 420c (see FIG. 4) is received, the second out-sphere command is stored in the main RAM 103. Perform processing to store in

[Starting mouth winning detection process]
The sub-routine (starting opening winning detection process) executed in step S20 of FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S30, processing is performed to determine whether or not it has been detected by the first starting opening winning ball sensor. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether a detection signal has been received from the first starting opening winning ball sensor 116a. If the detection signal is received from the first starting opening winning ball sensor 116a, the process proceeds to step S31. If the detection signal is not received from the first starting opening winning ball sensor 116a, the processing proceeds to step S39. Transfer the process.

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

  In step S32, it is determined whether or not the number of first starting hole winnings held is smaller than "4". In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the hold number based on the winning of the first start opening 414a (see FIG. 4) is smaller than "4". If the hold number is smaller than "4", the step The process proceeds to step S33, and if the number of held items is "4" or more, the process proceeds to step S39.

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

  In step S34, random number acquisition / storage processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 extracts a big hit determination random number value for the special symbol game from the big hit determination random number counter (so-called special symbol lottery), and further extracts a big hit symbol random number value from the big hit symbol random number counter. Then, the main CPU 101 stores the extracted big hit determination random number value and the big hit symbol random number value in the main RAM 103, the first special symbol start storage area storing the random value based on the winning of the first start opening 414a (see FIG. 4). Perform processing to store in In this embodiment, the first special symbol start storage area is from the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4), and the first special symbol start storage area (0) The judgment result based on the random number for collision judgment stored in is derived and displayed by a special symbol, and various random number values acquired by winning in the first starting opening 414a (see FIG. 4) during the fluctuation of the special symbol are The first special symbol start storage area (1) to the first special symbol start storage area (4) are sequentially stored. If this process ends, the process moves to step S35. The main CPU 101 that executes the processing of such steps S33 and S34 has a predetermined gaming value for the player on condition that the gaming medium has passed through the starting area (the first starting opening 414a) provided in the gaming area 41. Functions as information acquisition means for acquiring determination information for determining whether or not to shift to a special gaming state that can be awarded. Further, the first special symbol start storage area (1) to the first special symbol start storage area (4) of the main RAM 103 functions as a holding storage means for holding the determination information acquired by the information acquiring means sequentially up to the maximum setting number Do.

  In step S35, special symbol determination processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 refers to the big hit random number determination table (see FIG. 36) and the big hit symbol random number determination table (see FIG. 37) based on the big hit determination random number value and the big hit symbol random number value extracted in step S34. The special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 431 is determined, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. In this embodiment, the special symbol includes a big hit symbol indicating that a big hit has been won, a small hit symbol indicating that a small hit is won, and a loss indicating that neither a big hit nor a small hit has been won. The pattern is included.

[Big hit random number judgment table]
Here, the big hit random number determination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the big hit random number determination table is a big hit random number determination table (see FIG. 36A) that is referred to when the random number value based on the winning of the first starting opening 414a (see FIG. 4) is extracted. A big hit random number judgment table (second starting opening) to be referred to when random number values based on the winning of the second starting opening 414b (see FIG. 4) shown in FIG. , Are stored in the main ROM 102. In the jackpot random number determination table, determination value data is associated with a jackpot determination random value for which a predetermined width is set, for each probability change flag indicating whether the gaming state is a definite change state or a non-determination change state. Here, the random number value for jackpot determination is 65,536 (0 to 65535), and it is determined whether the jackpot is the result of the lottery triggered by the winning of the first starting port 414a or the second starting port 414b. It is a random value representing a numerical value, specifically, a lottery result of a special symbol. Also, the probability change flag is a flag that is stored in the main RAM 103 and indicates whether or not the probability change status is selected as the gaming status after the end of the big hit gaming status, and the value is “0” if the value is “0”. Indicates a non-probable state, and when the value is “1”, it indicates that the state is a probable state. As described above, the main control circuit 100 manages a flag as to whether or not the state is a positive change state, and the jackpot probability changes depending on whether the positive change state or not. Further, the selection rate shown in FIG. 36 represents the probability that the corresponding determination value data is selected.

  Specifically, the big hit random number determination table (first start port) shown in FIG. 36 (a) is a big hit determination random number value “777-943” (width 167) in the case of the probability change flag “0” (non-probability change state). The big hit judgment value data is associated with), the small hit judgment value data is linked to the big hit judgment random number value "1-300" (width 300), and the loss judgment value data is linked to random number values other than these. ing. In the big hit random number determination table (first start port), the big hit determination value data is associated with the big hit determination random number value “777-1277” (width 500) in the case of the probability variation flag “1” (positive variation state), The small hit determination value data is associated with the jackpot determination random number value “1-300” (width 300), and the loss determination value data is associated with random number values other than these. As described above, in the present embodiment, the probability of becoming a big hit (hereinafter, also referred to as a big hit probability) is 1/392 when winning in the first starting opening 414 a in a non-deterministic state, and the probability of becoming a small hit (below , Also called small hit probability) is 1/218. On the other hand, when winning in the first starting opening 414a in a definite variation state, the big hit probability is 1/131 and the small hit probability is 1/218.

  Further, the big hit random number determination table (second starting port) shown in FIG. 36 (b) shows a big hit for the big hit determination random number value “777-943” (width 167) in the case of the probability change flag “0” (non positive change state). Judgment value data are associated, and loss judgment value data is associated with random number values other than this. In the big hit random number determination table (second starting port), the big hit determination value data is associated with the big hit determination random number value “777-1277” (width 500) in the case of the probability change flag “1” (positive variation state), Loss determination value data is associated with random number values other than this. As described above, in the present embodiment, the probability of becoming a big hit (hereinafter, also referred to as a big hit probability) is 1/392 when winning in the second starting port 414b in a non-deterministic state, and it is possible to win a small hit. Absent. On the other hand, when winning in the first starting opening 414a in a definite change state, the jackpot probability is 1/131 and there is no chance of winning in a small hit.

[Big hit symbol random number judgment table]
Next, the jackpot symbol random number determination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 37A is referred to when the random number value based on the winning of the first starting opening 414a (see FIG. 4) is extracted. A big hit symbol random number determination table (second start shown in FIG. 37 (b)) and a random number based on winning in the second start opening 414b (see FIG. 4) shown in FIG. 37 (b) And are stored in the main ROM 102. In the jackpot symbol random number determination table, a symbol designation command is associated with a jackpot symbol random number value for which a predetermined width is set. Here, the jackpot symbol random number value represents a random number value that determines the jackpot symbol when the result of the lottery is a jackpot. Further, the symbol designation command represents a jackpot symbol designation command corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number value.

  Specifically, in the jackpot symbol random number determination table (first starting port) shown in FIG. 37A, the symbol selection command "z0" is associated with the jackpot symbol random number value "0 to 19", and the jackpot symbol random number value The symbol designation command "z1" is associated with "20 to 39", the symbol designation command "z2" is associated with big hit symbol random number value "40 to 59", and the symbol designation is specified for big hit symbol random number value "60 to 79" The command “z3” is associated, and the jackpot symbol random number “80 to 99” is associated with the symbol designation command “z4”. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first starting opening 414a is won and a big hit is won, the symbol designation commands “z0” to “z4” are equally selected with a probability of 20/100.

  In the jackpot symbol random number determination table (second starting port) shown in FIG. 37 (b), the symbol selection command "z0" is associated with the jackpot symbol random number value "0 to 19", and the jackpot symbol random number value "20" A symbol designation command "z4" is associated with "99". As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second start opening 414b is won and the big hit is won, the symbol designation command "z0" is selected at 20/100 and the symbol designation command "z4" is selected at 80/100. Be done. That is, when winning in the second start opening 414b and winning a big hit, the probability that the symbol designation command "z4" is selected is higher than when winning in a first start opening 414a and winning a big hit.

  Referring back to FIG. 17, in step S35, the main CPU 101 determines in detail the big hit random number determination table (first start port) shown in FIG. 36 (a) and the big hit symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 1) With reference to the start opening, the symbol designation command associated with the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 431 is determined based on the jackpot determination random number value extracted in step S34. Specifically, when the extracted big hit determination random number value is associated with the big hit determination value data in the big hit random number determination table (first starting port), the main CPU 101 extracts the big hit extracted in step S34. Based on the symbol random number value, the jackpot symbol random number determination table (first starting opening) is referred to, and one of the symbol designation commands “z0” to “z4” is selected. Further, when the extracted main hit determination random number value is associated with the small hit determination value data in the big hit random number determination table (first start port), the main CPU 101 selects the symbol designation command “z11” (see FIG. 38) is selected. Further, when the extracted main hit determination random number value is associated with the loss determination value data in the big hit random number determination table (first start port), the main CPU 101 selects the symbol designation command “z5” (FIG. 38). See). If this process ends, the process moves to step S36.

  In step S36, a jackpot determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 refers to the big hit random number determination table (first starting port) shown in FIG. 36A, and the big hit determination random number value extracted in step S34 is associated with the big hit determination value data. Determine if it is. If this process ends, the process moves to step S37. The main CPU 101 that executes the process of step S36 performs the big hit determination before the big hit determination by the big hit determination means (step S92 in FIG. 21) based on the one or more determination information stored in the hold storage means. It functions as a pre-determination means to perform.

  In step S37, fluctuation pattern determination processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 extracts a variation pattern random number value, and determines a special symbol variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number value, the special symbol determined in step S35, and the result of the jackpot determination process of step S36. The variation pattern is determined with reference to a variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 38) to be stored, and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 determines the variation display mode of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 431 based on the data indicating such variation pattern.

[Variation pattern determination table]
Here, the fluctuation pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The variation pattern determination table is stored in the main ROM 102, and the symbol designation command ("z0", "z1", "z2", "z3", "z4", "z4", "z5", "z11" And the winning types ("lost", "small hit", "big hit") are associated with each other. Further, in the variation pattern determination table, data indicating the variation time of the special symbol is associated with each variation pattern.

  Returning to FIG. 17, in step S37, the main CPU 101 supplies data indicating the determined fluctuation pattern to the special symbol display device 431. The special symbol display device 431 variably displays the special symbol in the variation time defined in the variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 38) based on the data indicating the variation pattern, and in the mode associated with the symbol designation command Stop display. Further, data indicating a variation pattern is supplied from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 as a variation pattern designation command based on the first start hole winning. The sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 executes the effect display according to the received fluctuation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to step S38.

  In step S38, pre-reading advance notice determination processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the advance notice by referring to the random number value for advance notice determination and the advance notice determination table for determining whether to execute the advance notice.

  Here, the pre-reading notice determination table will be described. The pre-read advance notice determination table is stored in the main ROM 102, and associates each variation pattern determined according to the number of holdings with a determination value for determining whether or not pre-read advance notice is to be performed. The determination values are more associated as the variation time is a longer variation pattern. That is, as the fluctuation time is a fluctuation pattern having a long fluctuation time, it becomes easier to determine that the prefetch notice is to be executed. When the main CPU 101 determines that the prefetch notice is to be executed, the main CPU 101 transmits, to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200, a prefetch notice determination command including information indicating that the prefetch notice is to be executed. The sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect of changing the display mode of the holding symbol corresponding to the received preview notice determination command as the preview notice. If this process ends, the process moves to step S39.

  In step S39, a command setting process is executed to increase the number of held first starting hole wins. In this process, the main CPU 101 uses the main command to increase the number of pending items for driving the first special symbol suspension display device 433a (see FIG. 4) according to the process of adding "1" to the value of the pending number in step S33. A process of storing in the RAM 103 is performed. The main CPU 101 supplies this holdup number increase command to the first special symbol hold display device 433a. The first special symbol hold display device 433a lights the display lamp based on the supplied hold number increase command. If this process ends, the process moves to step S40.

  In step S40, a process is performed to determine whether or not the second starting opening winning ball sensor has detected it. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether a detection signal has been received from the second starting opening winning ball sensor 116b. If the detection signal is received from the second starting opening winning ball sensor 116b, the process proceeds to step S41. If the detection signal is not received from the second starting opening winning ball sensor 116b, this subroutine is executed. finish.

  In step S41, a payout information setting process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets payout information corresponding to the winning of the second start port 414b (see FIG. 4) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to step S42.

  In step S42, it is determined whether or not the number of held second starting hole wins is smaller than "4". In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of holdings based on the winning of the second starting opening 414b (see FIG. 4) is smaller than "4". If the number of holdings is smaller than "4", The process proceeds to S43, and when the number of held items is "4" or more, the present subroutine ends.

  In step S43, processing is performed to add "1" to the number of held second starting hole wins. In this processing, the main CPU 101 performs processing of adding “1” to the value of the number of holdings based on the winning of the second starting port 414 b (see FIG. 4) stored in the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to step S44.

  In step S44, random number acquisition / storage processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 extracts a big hit determination random number value for the special symbol game from the big hit determination random number counter (so-called special symbol lottery), extracts a big hit symbol random number value from the big hit symbol random number counter, and further reads ahead The random number value for advance notice determination is extracted from the notice determination random number counter. Then, main CPU 101 stores the extracted random number value for big hit determination, big hit symbol random number value and random number value for advance notice determination, in the main RAM 103, the random number value based on the winning of the second starting opening 414b (see FIG. 4). Perform processing to store in the second special symbol start storage area. In this embodiment, the second special symbol start storage area is from the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), and the second special symbol start storage area (0) The judgment result based on the random number for collision judgment stored in is derived and displayed by a special symbol, and various random number values obtained by winning in the second starting opening 414b (see FIG. 4) during the fluctuation of the special symbol are The second special symbol start storage area (1) to the second special symbol start storage area (4) are sequentially stored. If this process ends, the process moves to step S45. The main CPU 101 that executes the processing of such steps S43 and S44 sets a predetermined gaming value for the player on condition that the gaming medium has passed through the starting area (the second starting opening 414b) provided in the gaming area 41. Functions as information acquisition means for acquiring determination information for determining whether or not to shift to a special gaming state that can be awarded. Also, the second special symbol start storage area (1) to the second special symbol start storage area (4) of the main RAM 103 functions as a hold storage means for sequentially holding the determination information acquired by the information acquisition means up to the maximum setting number Do.

  In step S45, special symbol determination processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 refers to the big hit random number determination table (see FIG. 36) and the big hit symbol random number determination table (see FIG. 37) based on the big hit determination random number value and the big hit symbol random number value extracted in step S44. The special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 431 is determined, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103.

  Specifically, the main CPU 101 refers to the big hit random number determination table (second starting port) shown in FIG. 36 (b) and the big hit symbol random number determination table (second starting port) shown in FIG. 37 (b), step S44. The symbol designation command associated with the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 431 is determined based on the jackpot determination random number value extracted in the above. Specifically, when the extracted big hit determination random number value is associated with the big hit determination value data in the big hit random number determination table (second starting port), the main CPU 101 extracts the big hit extracted in step S44. Based on the symbol random number value, the jackpot symbol random number determination table (second starting opening) is referred to, and either of the symbol designation command “z0” or “z4” is selected. Further, the main CPU 101 selects the symbol designating command “z5” when the extracted big hit determination random number value is associated with the loss determination value data in the big hit random number determination table (second starting port). . If this process ends, the process moves to step S46.

  In step S46, a jackpot determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 refers to the big hit random number determination table (second starting port) shown in FIG. 36 (b), and the big hit determination random number value extracted in step S44 is associated with the big hit determination value data. Determine if it is. If this process ends, the process moves to step S47. The main CPU 101 that executes the process of step S46 performs the big hit determination before the big hit determination by the big hit determination unit (step S92 in FIG. 21) based on the one or more determination information stored in the hold storage unit. It functions as a pre-determination means to perform.

  In step S47, fluctuation pattern determination processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 extracts a variation pattern random number value, and determines a special symbol variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number value, the special symbol determined in step S45, and the result of the jackpot determination process in step S46. The variation pattern is determined with reference to a variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 38) to be stored, and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 determines the variation display mode of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 431 based on the data indicating such variation pattern.

Further, the main CPU 101 supplies data indicating the determined fluctuation pattern to the special symbol display device 431. The special symbol display device 431 variably displays the special symbol in the variation time defined in the variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 38) based on the data indicating the variation pattern, and in the mode associated with the symbol designation command Stop display. Further, data indicating a fluctuation pattern is supplied from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 as a fluctuation pattern designation command based on the second start opening winning. The sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 executes the effect display according to the received fluctuation pattern designation command.
If this process ends, the process moves to step S48.

  In step S48, pre-reading advance notice determination processing is performed. In this process, as in step S38, the main CPU 101 compares the random number value for preview advance notice determination with the determination value of the prefetch advance notice determination table for determining whether or not to execute prefetch advance notice. Decide whether to run or not. When the main CPU 101 determines that the prefetch notice is to be executed, the main CPU 101 transmits, to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200, a prefetch notice determination command including information indicating that the prefetch notice is to be executed. The sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect of changing the display mode of the holding symbol corresponding to the received preview notice determination command as the preview notice. If this process ends, the process moves to step S49.

  In step S49, a command setting process is executed to increase the number of held second starting hole wins. In this process, the main CPU 101 uses the main command to increase the number of pending holdings for driving the second special symbol holding display device 433b (see FIG. 4) according to the process of adding "1" to the value of the pending number in step S43. A process of storing in the RAM 103 is performed. The main CPU 101 supplies this holdup number increase command to the second special symbol hold display device 433b. The second special symbol hold display device 433b lights the display lamp based on the supplied hold number increase command. When this process ends, the present subroutine ends.

  As described above, the main CPU 101 determines the special symbol and the variation pattern for each winning on the first starting opening 414a or the second starting opening 414b (see FIG. 4). In addition, when the number of reservations is "0" and the special symbol is not variably displayed, the main CPU 101 displays the first special symbol suspension display as a suspension even if winning is made in the first starting opening 414a or the second starting opening 414b. The device 433a or the second special symbol hold display device 433b is turned on and immediately thereafter turned off to start variable display of the special symbol. The main CPU 101 does not turn on the first special symbol hold display device 433a or the second special symbol hold display device 433b as a hold once, and determines that the hold number is not “0” as an internal process. The symbols may be displayed variably.

[Main control main processing]
Next, main control main processing executed by the main CPU 101 will be described using FIGS. 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24. FIG. As shown in FIG. 18, in step S50, initialization is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 reads an activation program from the main ROM 102 in response to the power-on, and initializes a flag or the like stored in the main RAM 103 or restores the state before the power-off. If this process ends, the process moves to step S51.

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

  In step S52, special symbol control processing is performed. As will be described in detail later, in this process, the main CPU 101 determines the big hit random number determination table (first starting port) shown in FIG. 36 (a) or FIG. 36 based on the big hit determination random number value extracted in step S34 or step S43. Referring to the big hit random number determination table (second starting port) shown in (b), it is determined whether or not a special symbol lottery (big hit or small hit) is won, and processing of storing the result of the determination in the main RAM 103 is performed . If this process ends, the process moves to step S53. The main CPU 101 executing the process of step S52 performs the second determination whether to displace the second displacement member to the third position on condition that the game medium has passed through the second passage area. Act as a means.

  In step S53, normal symbol control processing is performed. Although this will be described in detail later, in this process, the main CPU 101 extracts a random number value according to the detection signal from the ball passage detection sensor 115, and refers to the normal symbol winning table stored in the main ROM 102. It is determined whether or not the player has won, and processing of storing the result of the determination in the main RAM 103 is performed. When the normal symbol lottery is won, the flat plate member 415a of the ordinary electric character 415 is drawn in, and the game ball easily enters the second starting opening 414b (see FIG. 4). If this process ends, the process moves to step S54. The main CPU 101 executing the process of step S53 performs the first determination whether or not to displace the first displacement member to the first position on condition that the game medium passes through the first passage area. Act as a means.

  In step S54, symbol display device control processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 controls the special symbol display device 431 and the ordinary symbol display device 434 according to the result of the special symbol control process stored in the main RAM 103 in step S52 and step S53 and the result of the ordinary symbol control process. And the control signal for driving the main RAM 103 are stored. The main CPU 101 transmits this control signal to the special symbol display device 431 or the normal symbol display device 434. The special symbol display device 431 variably displays and stops the special symbol based on the received control signal. The normal symbol display device 434 variably displays and stops the normal symbol based on the received control signal. If this process ends, the process moves to step S55.

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

  In step S56, storage and gaming state data generation processing is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 101 generates storage / gaming state data to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 according to the big hit flag, the probability change flag, and the time saving flag, and performs processing for storing the data in the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to step S51. The sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 recognizes the current gaming state (for example, the big hit gaming state, the probability changing state, the time saving state) by receiving the storage and gaming state data.

[Special symbol control process]
A subroutine (special symbol control process) executed in step S52 of FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 19, numerical values drawn laterally from step S60 to step S69 indicate control state flags corresponding to those steps, and are stored in a storage area functioning as a control state flag in the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 executes one step corresponding to the numerical value of the control state flag stored in the main RAM 103 to advance the special symbol game.

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

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

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

  In step S62, special symbol variation time management processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines that the control status flag is the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management, and the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management is the control status flag when the variation time has elapsed. Set and set waiting time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, after the waiting time after confirmation has elapsed, the process of step S63 is set to be executed. When this process ends, the process moves to step S63.

  In step S63, a special symbol display time management process is performed. The details of this process will be described later, but in this process, the main CPU 101 determines that the control status flag is the special symbol display time management value (02), and when the wait time after confirmation has passed, the hit (big hit or It is determined whether or not the small hit). When it is a hit, the main CPU 101 sets a value (03) indicating big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval has elapsed, the process of step S64 is set to be executed. On the other hand, when the hit is not a hit, the main CPU 101 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game. That is, setting is made to execute the process of step S69. If this process ends, the process moves to step S64 or step S69.

  In step S64, a big hit start interval management process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines that the control status flag indicates the big hit start interval management (03) and indicates that the big winning opening is open when the time corresponding to the big hit start interval has passed (04). Is set in the control status flag. That is, setting is made to execute the process of step S65. Further, the main CPU 101 performs processing for setting a round number command and a round start command in the main RAM 103. Here, the round count command and the round start command set in the process of this step are supplied from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 so that the sub control circuit 200 performs the round count and Recognize the start of the round. If this process ends, the process moves to step S65.

  In step S65, the special winning opening open process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, about 30 seconds) of the special winning opening 418 (see FIG. 4) to the special winning opening opening time timer, and the special winning opening 418 read from the main ROM 102. Data for releasing the key is stored in the main RAM 103. Then, the main CPU 101 reads the data for opening the big winning opening 418 (see FIG. 4) stored in the main RAM 103 in the process of step S14 of FIG. 15, and the solenoid power supply for opening the big winning opening 418. Is supplied to the big winning opening solenoid 112 (see FIG. 14) which drives the shutter member 422a of the shutter device 422. Then, after the open upper limit time has elapsed, the main CPU 101 sets a value (05) indicating the special winning opening residual ball monitoring in the control state flag. That is, setting is made to execute the process of step S66. Further, the main CPU 101 performs processing for setting a round end command in the main RAM 103. Here, the round end command set in the process of this step is supplied from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200, whereby the sub control circuit 200 recognizes the end of the round. If this process ends, the process moves to step S66. The main CPU 101 that executes the process of step S65 functions as a second displacement member control unit that displaces the second displacement member to the third position a predetermined number of times based on the second determination unit making a positive determination. Do.

  In step S66, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines that the control status flag is the value (05) indicating the residual ball monitoring in the big winning opening, and the large winning opening winning counter is "7" or more when the residual ball monitoring time in the special winning opening has elapsed. It is determined whether any of the condition that the special winning opening open frequency counter is a predetermined number or more (the final round) is satisfied. When one of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 101 sets a value (07) indicating a big hit game end interval in the control state flag. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 does not satisfy any of the conditions, the main CPU 101 sets a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before the special winning opening reopening to the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to step S67 or step S68.

  In step S67, a waiting time management process before the special winning opening reopening is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the large winning opening opening number counter when the control status flag is a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before big winning opening reopening and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has passed. Memory is updated to increase by "1". The main CPU 101 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. That is, setting is made to execute the process of step S65. If this process ends, the process moves to step S65.

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

  In step S69, special symbol game end processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, when the control status flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game. That is, setting is made to execute the process of step S61. When this process ends, the present subroutine ends.

  Thus, the main CPU 101 executes the special symbol game by setting the control state flag. Specifically, when the main CPU 101 is not in the big hit or small hit gaming state, and the result of the hit determination is a loss, the control status flags are (00), (01), (02), (08) and so on. By setting in order, the process of step S61, step S62, step S63 and step S69 shown in FIG. 19 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, when the main CPU 101 is not in the big hit or small hit gaming state, and the result of the hit determination is the big hit or small hit, the control status flag is (00), (01), (02), (03) and so on. By setting in order, the processing of step S61, step S62, step S63, and step S64 shown in FIG. 19 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit or small hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when control to the big hit or small hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 101 sets the control state flag in order of (04), (05), (06) as shown in FIG. The processes of step S65, step S66 and step S67 are executed at a predetermined timing to execute a big hit or small hit game. In addition, when the termination condition of the big hit or the small hit game is satisfied, the processing of step S68 and step S69 shown in FIG. 19 is executed at a predetermined timing by setting (07) and (08) in order. End the big hit or small hit game.

[Special symbol memory check process]
A subroutine (special symbol storage check process) executed in step S61 of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S70, it is determined whether the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. In this process, when the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag is the value (00) indicating the special symbol storage check, the process proceeds to step S71. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag is not the value (00) indicating the special symbol storage check, the main CPU 101 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S71, it is determined whether or not the number of pending positions for the second starting opening winning is "0". In this process, the main CPU 101 determines the presence / absence of data of the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4) of the main RAM 103. In the main CPU 101, the start storage corresponding to the second special symbol is "0", that is, no data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4) If it is determined that, the process proceeds to step S77. On the other hand, in the main CPU 101, the start storage corresponding to the second special symbol is not "0", that is, data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4) If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S72.

  In step S72, a process of subtracting "1" from the second start storage number is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 101 performs processing to clear data of the second special symbol start storage area (0) of the main RAM 103. When this process ends, the process moves to step S73.

  In step S73, special symbol storage area transfer processing based on the second start opening winning is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 causes the data of the second special symbol start storage area (1) to the second special symbol start storage area (4) of the main RAM 103 to be the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second 2) Perform processing to shift (store) in the special symbol start storage area (3). If this process ends, the process moves to step S74.

  In step S74, processing is performed to set the value (01) indicating the special symbol fluctuation time management to the control state flag. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value (01) indicating a special symbol fluctuation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to step S75. Further, the main CPU 101 generates a derived symbol designating command for determining a derived symbol (identifying symbol for effect) corresponding to the special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 431 by the sub CPU 201 described later, and the main RAM 103 It stores in the predetermined area of Main CPU 101 outputs this derived symbol designation command to sub control circuit 200 in step S14 shown in FIG. The sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 starts variable display of derived symbols based on the received derived symbol designation command.

  In step S75, a waiting time set process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined in step S37 or step S46 shown in FIG. When this process ends, the process moves to step S76.

  In step S76, processing is performed to clear the storage area used for the current variation. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of clearing the storage area of the main RAM 103 used for the variable display of this time. When this process ends, the present subroutine ends.

  In step S77, a process is performed to determine whether the number of reserved first starting hole wins is "0". In this process, the main CPU 101 determines the presence / absence of data of the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4) of the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 determines that the start memory corresponding to the first special symbol is 0, that is, no data is stored in the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4). If yes, the process moves to step S80. On the other hand, in main CPU 101, the start memory corresponding to the first special symbol is not 0, that is, data is stored in first special symbol start storage area (0) to first special symbol start storage area (4). If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S78. The main CPU 101 performs the process of step S77 after the process of step S71. That is, the main CPU 101 preferentially digests the second starting opening winning.

  In step S78, a process of subtracting "1" from the first start storage number is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of clearing data of the first special symbol start storage area (0) of the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to step S79.

  In step S79, special symbol storage area transfer processing based on the first start-up winning is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 executes data of the first special symbol start storage area (1) to the first special symbol start storage area (4) of the main RAM 103, the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first 1) Perform processing to shift (store) in the special symbol start storage area (3). If this process ends, the process moves to step S74.

  In step S80, a demonstration display process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a demonstration display permission value in the main RAM 103. In addition, main CPU 101, the start memory of the special symbol game (the first special symbol start storage area or the second special symbol start storage area where the random number value for hitting determination is stored) becomes 0 for a predetermined time (for example, If it is maintained for 30 seconds, set a value to allow execution of the demo display as the demo display permission value. Then, when the demonstration display permission value is a predetermined value, the main CPU 101 sets a demonstration display command and supplies it to the sub control circuit 200. The sub control circuit 200 performs a demonstration display on the liquid crystal display device 50 based on the demonstration display command. When this process ends, the present subroutine ends.

[Special symbol display time management process]
A subroutine (special symbol display time management process) executed in step S63 of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22. As shown in FIG. 21, in step S90, it is determined whether the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether the control state flag is a value (02) indicating a special symbol display time management process. If the main CPU 101 determines that the control status flag is the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management processing, the process proceeds to step S91, and the control status flag is the value indicating the special symbol display time management processing ( If it is determined that the condition is not 02), the present subroutine ends.

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

  In step S92, it is determined whether or not a big hit has occurred. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines the probability variation flag stored in the main RAM 103 and the big hit random number determination table (first start port) shown in FIG. 36A or the big hit random number determination table shown in FIG. The jackpot determination random number value stored in the first special symbol start storage area (0) or the second special symbol start storage area (0) of the main RAM 103 is correlated with the jackpot determination value data with reference to the start opening). It is determined whether or not it is the value (big hit or not). If the main CPU 101 determines that it is a big hit, it transfers the process to step S98 shown in FIG. 22, and if it determines that it is not a big hit, it transfers the process to step S93. Note that, in this process, the main CPU 101 also performs a process of determining whether a small hit or not. In detail, the main CPU 101 refers to the probability variation flag stored in the main RAM 103 and the big hit random number determination table (first start port) shown in FIG. 0) It is determined whether the jackpot determination random number value stored in (0) is a value associated with the small hit determination value data (small hit). If the main CPU 101 determines that it is a small hit, it opens the big winning opening 418 for a certain period of time, and if it determines that it is not a small hit, it transfers the process to step S93. The main CPU 101 determines that it is a small hit, and when the large winning opening 418 is opened for a certain period and then closed (when the large winning opening opening time as a small hit has elapsed), the small hitting gaming state is over. The game state is controlled so as not to be a more advantageous game state than the game state at the time of the small hit winning. Note that the large winning opening opening time as a small hit is a total opening time which is the sum of the opening times when the opening and closing of the large winning opening 418 is repeated intermittently. The main CPU 101 executing the process of step S92 and the process of step S73 described above shifts to the special game state in the order stored in the hold storage means based on the determination information stored in the hold storage means It functions as a big hit determination means for making a big hit determination of whether or not.

  In step S93, the control state flag is set to a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to step S94.

  In step S94, a process is performed to determine whether the time saving state fluctuation number counter is "0". In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the time short state fluctuation number counter in the main RAM 103 is “0”. Here, the time saving state change frequency counter indicates the number of times the special symbol is changed and stopped in the time saving state. If the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the time saving state variation counter is “0”, this subroutine is ended, and if the value of the time saving state variation counter is determined not to be “0”, the step is performed. Transfer the process to S95.

  In step S95, a process of subtracting "1" from the time saving state fluctuation number counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the time short state fluctuation number counter of the main RAM 103. When this process ends, the process moves to step S96.

  In step S96, processing is performed to determine whether the time saving state fluctuation number counter is "0". In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the time short state fluctuation number counter in the main RAM 103 is “0”. If the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the time saving state change number counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S97, and if the value of the time saving state change number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 101 This subroutine ends.

  In step S97, the time saving flag is set to "0". In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting “0” to the time saving flag stored in the main RAM 103. Here, the time saving flag is a flag that is stored in the main RAM 103 and represents whether or not the time saving state is selected as the gaming state after the big hit end, and when the value is "0", the time saving state is not It indicates (non-time-short state), and when the value is “1”, it indicates that it is a time-short state. The main CPU 101 generates gaming state data to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 according to the value of the time saving flag in the process of step S56 shown in FIG. When this process ends, the present subroutine ends.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in step S98, a big hit mode determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines the jackpot mode based on the symbol designation command determined in step S35 or step S44 shown in FIG. Specifically, when the symbol designation command is “z0”, “z1”, “z2” and “z3”, the main CPU 101 determines a jackpot form in which the number of rounds is “10”, and the symbol designation command is “ In the case of z4 ′ ′, the big hit mode in which the number of rounds is “16” is determined. Further, when the symbol designation command is "z11", the main CPU 101 determines the small hit mode. If this process ends, the process moves to step S99.

  In step S99, a big hit flag setting process is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 101 determines that a big hit is made in the process of step S 92 shown in FIG. 21, the main CPU 101 sets a big hit flag in the main RAM 103. If this process ends, the process moves to step S100.

  In step S100, a special winning opening open frequency counter clear process, a short time status change frequency counter clear process, a short time flag clear process, and a probability change flag clear process are performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 clears the special winning opening open frequency counter and the time saving state fluctuation frequency counter stored in the main RAM 103. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the value of the time saving flag in the main RAM 103 as the winning time flag, and then sets the time saving flag to “0”. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the value of the probability change flag in the main RAM 103 as the probability change flag for winning, and then sets the probability change flag to “0”. When this process ends, the process moves to step S101.

  In step S101, processing is performed to set a value (03) indicating big hit start interval management in the control state flag. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value (03) indicating big hit start interval management in the control state flag. When this process ends, the process moves to step S102.

  In step S102, processing is performed to set a waiting time (5000 ms) as the big hit start interval time. In this process, when the main CPU 101 determines that a big hit is made in the process of step S 92 shown in FIG. 21, the main CPU 101 sets the value (5000 ms) of the waiting time timer as the big hit start interval time in the main RAM 103. . When this process ends, the process moves to step S103.

  In step S103, a big hit start command setting process is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 101 determines that a big hit is made in the process of step S 92 shown in FIG. 21, the main CPU 101 sets a big hit start command in the main RAM 103. When this process ends, the process moves to step S104. Here, the big hit start command set in the process of this step and the small hit start command set in the process of step S99 are determined from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 by the sub control circuit 200. By being supplied to the sub CPU 201, the sub control circuit 200 recognizes the big hit or the small hit start.

  In step S104, a special winning opening open frequency data setting process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the big winning opening open frequency data according to the big hit mode or the small hit mode determined in the big hit mode determination process of step S98. Specifically, when the main CPU 101 determines the big hit mode in which the number of rounds is “10” in the big hit mode determination process, “10” is set as the upper limit value in the large winning opening opening number counter of the main RAM 103 Do. When the main CPU 101 determines the big hit mode in which the number of rounds is “16” in the big hit mode determination process, the main CPU 101 sets “16” as the upper limit value in the big winning opening open frequency counter of the main RAM 103. When the main CPU 101 determines the small hit mode in the big hit mode determination process, the main CPU 101 sets “1” as the upper limit value to the large winning opening open frequency counter of the main RAM 103. The count value of the opening number counter is synonymous with the number of rounds. When this process ends, the process moves to step S105.

  In step S105, a round number display LED pattern flag setting process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets a round number display LED pattern flag for performing display control of the round number display device 432 in the main RAM 103. When this process ends, the present subroutine ends.

[Big hit end interval processing]
A subroutine (big hit end interval process) executed in step S68 of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S110, it is determined whether the control state flag is a value (07) indicating a big hit end interval. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether the control state flag of the main RAM 103 is a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process. If the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag is the value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process, the process proceeds to step S111, and the control state flag is not the value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process If it is determined, the present subroutine ends.

  In step S111, it is determined whether the waiting time is "0". In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether the value of the waiting time timer corresponding to the big hit end interval process is “0”. If the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the waiting time timer is "0", the process proceeds to step S112, and if it is determined that the value of the waiting time timer is not "0", this subroutine ends. Do.

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

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

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

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

  In step S116, a process of setting a positive change flag is performed. In this process, main CPU 101 determines the symbol designating command determined in step S35 or step S44 shown in FIG. 17 and the winning time flag and winning time change flag stored in main RAM 103 in step S100 shown in FIG. With reference to the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 39, processing of setting the positive change flag in the main RAM 103 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S117.

[Big hit type decision table]
Here, the big hit type determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The big hit type determination table is stored in the main ROM 102, and in a plurality of variation patterns, the winning type is a big hit symbol designation command (“z0”, “z1”, “z2”, “z3”, “z4”), The short time flag, the short number of times, the definite variation flag, the number of definite variations and the number of rounds are associated.

  The symbol designation command in the jackpot type determination table is a value corresponding to the symbol designation command in the jackpot symbol random number determination table (see FIG. 37). In addition, the number of time savings in the big hit type determination table indicates the upper limit value of the number of times of variation of the special symbol in the time short status started after the end of the big hit gaming state. In the present embodiment, the time saving state is ended when the jackpot is won or when there is a fluctuation of the special symbol for the number of times shown in the big hit type determination table. That is, it shifts from the time saving state to the non-time saving state. Further, the number of definite variations in the big hit type determination table indicates the upper limit value of the number of variations of the special symbol in the probable variation state which is started after the end of the large hit gaming state. In the present embodiment, the definite variation state is ended when the jackpot is won or when there is a variation of the special symbol for the number of definite variations shown in the big hit type determination table. That is, the transition from the positive change state to the non positive change state is made.

  Further, in the big hit type determination table, four tables corresponding to the values of the winning time short flag and the winning time probability change flag are stored in the main ROM 102. Specifically, in the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 39A, when the value of the winning time short flag is “0” and the value of the winning time probability change flag is “0”, that is, the non-short time state and The main CPU 101 is referred to when a big hit occurs in a non-deterministic change state. Further, in the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 39 (b), when the value of the winning time short flag is “1” and the value of the winning time probability change flag is “0”, that is, When a big hit sometimes occurs, the main CPU 101 is referred to. Further, in the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 39C, when the value of the winning time short flag is “0” and the value of the winning time probability change flag is “1”, that is, the non-short time state and the odd state When a big hit sometimes occurs, the main CPU 101 is referred to. Further, in the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 39D, when the value of the winning time short flag is “1” and the value of the winning time probability change flag is “1”, that is, when the time saving state and the probability changing state. When a big hit is made, the main CPU 101 is referred to.

  Further, the big hit types in the present embodiment include a big hit 1, a big hit 2, a big hit 3, a big hit 4, a big hit 5, and a big hit 5. The jackpot 1 is a jackpot in which the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends becomes a non-short time state and a non-probability state. The jackpot 2 is a jackpot in which the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends becomes a non-time-shortened state and a definite change state (a so-called latency change). The jackpot 3 is a jackpot in which the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends becomes a time saving state and a probability changing state less than 200 times. The big hit 4 is a big hit in which the gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends becomes a short time state and a definite change state of 200 times in a short time. The jackpot 5 is a jackpot in which the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends becomes a time-saving state and a false non-changing state.

  In the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 39 (a) which is referred to when a jackpot occurs in the non-short time state and the uncertainly changed state, a jackpot 1 is associated with the symbol designation command “z0”, and the jackpot “z1” is hit 2 is associated, "z2" and "z3" are associated with the big hit 3, and "z4" is associated with the big hit 4. Also, in the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 39 (b), which is referred to when a jackpot occurs in the time saving state and the non-determination state, a jackpot 1 is associated with the symbol designation command "z0" and "z1" The big hit 2 is associated, the big hit 3 is assigned to "z2" and "z3", and the big hit 4 is assigned to "z4". In the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 39 (c) which is referred to when a jackpot occurs in the non-short time state and the definite change state, a jackpot 1 is associated with the symbol designation command "z0" and "z1" to A big hit 3 is associated with "z3", and a big hit 4 is associated with "z4". Also, in the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 39 (d) which is referred to when a jackpot occurs in the time saving state and the definite change state, the jackpot 5 is associated with the symbol designation command "z0", and the jackpot "z1" is hit 3 is associated, and the big hit 4 is associated with “z2” to “z4”.

  Referring back to FIG. 23, specifically, in step S116, the main CPU 101 performs a big hit according to the winning time flag and the winning time change flag in the big hit type determination table shown in FIGS. 39 (a) to 39 (d). With reference to the type determination table, the value of the probability change flag associated with the symbol designation command is read out and stored in the main RAM 103. Further, the main CPU 101 refers to the big hit type determination table corresponding to the winning time flag and the win time probability change flag among the big hit type determination tables shown in FIGS. 39 (a) to (d), and associates them with the symbol designation command. A big hit type command indicating the big hit types (1 big hit, 2 big hits, 3 big hits, 4 big hits or 5 big hits) is generated and stored in the main RAM 103.

  In step S117, a time saving flag setting process is performed. In this process, main CPU 101 determines the symbol designating command determined in step S35 or step S44 shown in FIG. 17 and the winning time flag and winning time change flag stored in main RAM 103 in step S100 shown in FIG. With reference to the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 39, processing of setting the time saving flag in the main RAM 103 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S118. Specifically, the main CPU 101 refers to the big hit type determination table according to the winning time flag and the winning time probability change flag among the big hit type determination tables shown in FIGS. The processing of reading out the value of the time saving flag associated with V.sub.1 is stored in the main RAM 103.

  In step S118, processing is performed to determine whether the probability change flag is "1". In this processing, the main CPU 101 performs processing to determine whether the value of the probability change flag in the main RAM 103 is “1”. If the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the probable change flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S119. If the value of the probable change flag is determined not to be “1”, the process proceeds to step S120. .

  In step S119, a process is performed to set the number of probability variations in the probability variation state variation number counter. In this process, main CPU 101 determines the symbol designating command determined in step S35 or step S44 shown in FIG. 17 and the winning time flag and winning time change flag stored in main RAM 103 in step S100 shown in FIG. With reference to the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 39, processing is performed to set the number of probability variations in the probability variation state variation number counter of the main RAM 103. When this process ends, the process moves to step S120. Specifically, the main CPU 101 refers to the big hit type determination table according to the winning time flag and the winning time probability change flag among the big hit type determination tables shown in FIGS. A process of reading out the value of the number of times of probability variation associated with and storing in the main RAM 103 is performed.

  In step S120, it is determined whether the time saving flag is "1". In this processing, the main CPU 101 performs processing to determine whether the value of the time saving flag of the main RAM 103 is “1”. If the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the time saving flag is "1", the process proceeds to step S121, and if it is determined that the value of the time saving flag is not "1", the present subroutine ends.

  In step S121, processing is performed to set the number of time saving times in the time saving state fluctuation number counter. In this process, main CPU 101 determines the symbol designating command determined in step S35 or step S44 shown in FIG. 17 and the winning time flag and winning time change flag stored in main RAM 103 in step S100 shown in FIG. With reference to the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 39, processing is performed to set the number of time reductions in the time reduction state change number counter of the main RAM 103. When this process ends, the present subroutine ends. Specifically, the main CPU 101 refers to the big hit type determination table according to the winning time flag and the winning time probability change flag among the big hit type determination tables shown in FIGS. A process of reading out the value of the number of times of time reduction associated with is stored in the main RAM 103.

[Normal symbol control process]
The subroutine (normal symbol control processing) executed in step S53 of FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 24, numerical values drawn on the side of step S130 to step S135 indicate normal symbol control state flags corresponding to those steps, and are stored in a storage area functioning as a normal symbol control state flag in the main RAM 103 ing. The main CPU 101 executes one step corresponding to the numerical value of the normal symbol control state flag stored in the main RAM 103, and the normal symbol game proceeds.

  In step S130, processing for loading a normal symbol control state flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 reads the normal symbol control state flag stored in the main RAM 103. When this process ends, the process moves to step S131.

  In addition, in steps S131 to S135 described later, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute various processing in each step based on the value of the normal symbol control state flag, as described later. The normal symbol control state flag indicates the game state of the normal symbol game, and enables execution of any of the processes in steps S131 to S135. In addition to that, the main CPU 101 executes the processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to the waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Note that before this predetermined timing is reached, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed.

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

  In step S132, normal symbol fluctuation time monitoring processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines that the normal symbol control state flag is a value (01) indicating normal symbol fluctuation time monitoring, and the value (02) indicating a normal symbol display time monitoring is normal symbol when the fluctuation time has elapsed. The control state flag is set, and the wait time after decision is set in the wait time timer. That is, after the waiting time after confirmation has elapsed, the process of step S133 is set to be performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S133.

  In step S133, normal symbol display time monitoring processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 extracts a random number value when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time monitoring, and the wait time after confirmation has elapsed, and is stored in the main ROM 102 It is determined whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won by referring to the normal symbol winning table. Here, in the time saving state and the non-time saving state (normal gaming state), different normal symbol winning tables are referred to. That is, in the time saving state, the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery is high (for example, 255/256) The normal symbol winning table is referred to, and in the non-time reducing state (normal gaming state), the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery is The low (for example, 0/256) normal symbol winning table is referred to. When the main CPU 101 wins the normal symbol lottery, the main CPU 101 sets the value (03) indicating the release of the ordinary electric character to the normal symbol control state flag, and when the normal symbol lottery is not won, the normal symbol game end processing Is set to a normal symbol control state flag. When this process ends, the process moves to step S134 or step S135.

  In step S134, a normal motorized product opening process is performed. In this process, when the normal symbol control state flag is the value (03) indicating the normal electric character opening, the main CPU 101 sets the ordinary electric character opening flag and takes a time to pull in the flat plate member 415a. Set the character release time to the waiting time timer. That is, after the ordinary character article release time has elapsed, the process of step S135 is set to be performed. The main CPU 101 normally solenoid combination solenoid 111 which brings the flat plate member 415a of the ordinary traction combination 415 of the second starting opening 414b (see FIG. 4) into a retracted state when the ordinary traction combination open flag is set. Supply solenoid power (see FIG. 14). Further, when the main CPU 101 pulls in the flat plate member 415a of the ordinary motor-operated part 415, there is a waiting time timer in which there is a predetermined number of winnings on the second starting port 414b or the common-compartment opening time is set. In the case of “0”, the solenoid power is supplied to the normal motor-operated product solenoid 111 so that the flat plate member 415 a of the normal motor-controlled product 415 is protruded.

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

  Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 will be described. In response to power on, the sub CPU 201 reads a program from the program ROM 202 and executes a sub control circuit main process. In addition, even when the sub CPU 201 is executing the sub control circuit main processing, the sub CPU 201 may interrupt the sub control circuit main processing and execute the sub control circuit interrupt processing. The sub CPU 201 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds), and executes the sub control circuit interrupt processing accordingly.

[Sub control circuit interrupt processing]
The sub control circuit interrupt processing executed by the sub CPU 201 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S210, a random number update process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 saves each register and performs a process of updating the random numbers stored in the work RAM 203. Specifically, the sub CPU 201 performs random number update processing so as to increase the count value of the counter for effect pattern determination stored in the work RAM 203 by "1". If this process ends, the process moves to step S211.

  In step S211, command reception processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of receiving a command transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 and storing the command in the work RAM 203. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs processing of receiving data transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 as well as the command and storing the data in the work RAM 203. If this process ends, the process moves to step S212.

  In step S212, a timer update process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of updating various timers stored in the work RAM 203. Specifically, processing for updating a timer used in rendering processing and the like is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S213.

  In step S213, command output processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of outputting various commands to the display control circuit 210, the audio control circuit 220, the lamp control circuit 230, the first operation means control circuit 240a, and the second operation means control circuit 240b. In this process, in addition to various commands, the sub CPU 201 controls the display control circuit 210, the audio control circuit 220, the lamp control circuit 230, the first operation means control circuit 240a, the second operation means control circuit 240b, and the LED control. A process of outputting various data to the circuit 250 is performed. When this processing is completed, processing is performed to restore each register to the address before the interrupt processing, and this subroutine is completed.

[Sub control circuit main processing]
The sub control circuit main processing executed by the sub CPU 201 will be described next with reference to FIGS. 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 and 35. As shown in FIG. 26, in step S220, initialization processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 reads an activation program from the program ROM 202 in response to power on, initializes a flag and the like stored in the work RAM 203, and performs a process of setting. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S221.

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

  In step S222, command analysis processing is performed. As will be described later in detail, in this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of analyzing a command received from the main control circuit 100 in step S211 shown in FIG. 25 and stored in the work RAM 203. This process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S223.

  In step S223, rendering processing is performed. Although the details will be described later, in this process, the sub CPU 201 performs pre-reading advance notice effects and effects settings using the illumination array 426. If this process ends, the process moves to step S224.

  In step S224, display control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 stores data for displaying the effect image on the liquid crystal display device 50 in the work RAM 203. The data for displaying this effect image includes, for example, a pre-read advance notice determination command to be described later, data of a reserved symbol to be described later, and the like. Then, the sub CPU 201 transmits the stored data to the display control circuit 210 in the process of step S213 shown in FIG. The display control circuit 210 uses the image data ROM (not shown) to generate various image data such as derived symbol data, background image data, and effect image data based on the data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 201. It is read out, superimposed, and displayed on the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50. If this process ends, the process moves to step S225. The sub CPU 201 that executes the process of step S224 functions as an effect control unit that controls the effect unit. Further, the liquid crystal display device 50 functions as an effect means for executing a predetermined advance notice.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the pre-read advance notice effect is an identification symbol corresponding to the reserved symbol by setting the reserved symbol for effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 to a display mode different from the normal display mode. This is an effect (so-called, holding ball advance notice) of informing the player of the reliability to be a big hit in the derived display of.

  The effect pattern of the preview advance notice effect is set by the advance notice effect determination process described later by the sub CPU 201. The preview advance notice effect is not limited to the mode of displaying in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50, and may be performed by a character, a segment, or a second display device (liquid crystal display device or the like).

  In step S225, voice control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 stores data for generating sound from the speaker 14 in the work RAM 203. The sub CPU 201 transmits the stored data to the voice control circuit 220 in the process of step S213 shown in FIG. The voice control circuit 220 generates a sound from the speaker 14 based on data for generating the sound. If this process ends, the process moves to step S226.

  In step S226, lamp control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 stores data for controlling the lamp 15 including the decoration lamp and the like in the work RAM 203. The sub CPU 201 transmits the stored data to the lamp control circuit 230 in the process of step S213 shown in FIG. The lamp control circuit 230 lights, blinks, or extinguishes the lamp 15 based on data for controlling the lamp 15. When this process ends, the present subroutine ends.

Command analysis processing
The subroutine (command analysis processing) executed in step S222 of FIG. 26 will be described with reference to FIGS. In step S230, it is determined whether there is a received command. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the command received from the main control circuit 100 is stored in the work RAM 203. If it is determined that the command is stored, the process proceeds to step S231. If it is determined that the command is not stored, this subroutine is ended.

  In step S231, processing is performed to analyze the command received in the sub control circuit interrupt processing. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of analyzing a command or data received from the main control circuit 100 and stored in the work RAM 203 in step S211 shown in FIG. When this process ends, the process moves to step S232. Such commands and data, demo display command, derived symbol specification command, prefetch warning notice determination command, first and second out ball command, data of fluctuation pattern indicated by fluctuation pattern specification command, big hit type command, definite variation state fluctuation Data indicating the value of the count counter, data indicating the value of the time reduction status change counter, big hit start command, small hit start command, data indicating the value of the probability change flag, data indicating the value of the time short flag, starting opening winning command etc. included.

  Further, the sub CPU 201 performs processing of storing data of the fluctuation pattern indicated by the analyzed fluctuation pattern designation command and data indicated by the prefetch advance notice determination command in the fluctuation pattern storage area. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern storage area is from the variation pattern storage area (0) to the variation pattern storage area (4). The data of the fluctuation pattern indicated by the analyzed fluctuation pattern designation command and the data indicated by the prefetch advance notice determination command are sequentially stored in the fluctuation pattern storage area (0) to the fluctuation pattern storage area (4). The sub CPU 201 performs effect pattern determination processing described later based on the data of the change pattern stored in the change pattern storage area (0), and performs pre-read notification effect setting processing described later based on the data indicated by the pre-read notification effect command. . As described above, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern designation command and the prefetch advance notice determination command for which the fluctuation display of the special symbol is suspended are also in the fluctuation pattern storage area (0) to the fluctuation pattern storage area (4) of the work RAM 203. It is memorized. The sub CPU 201 reads out the fluctuation pattern designation command and the pre-read notice determination command stored in the fluctuation pattern storage area (0) to the fluctuation pattern storage area (4) to perform so-called “prereading effect”, in particular 'Will be possible. Further, the variation pattern storage area (0) to the variation pattern storage area (4) are the first variation pattern storage area (0) to the first variation opening where the variation pattern specification command based on the first start-up winning and the predictive advance notice determination command are stored. 1) Variation pattern storage area (4), and second variation pattern storage area (0) to second variation pattern storage area (4) in which a variation pattern specification command based on the second starting opening winning combination and a predictive advance notice determination command are stored ,including.

  In step S232, processing is performed to determine whether or not a fluctuation pattern designation command has been received. In this process, as a result of the analysis in step S231, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the command received from the main control circuit 100 includes a variation pattern designation command, and determines that the variation pattern designation command is included. If it is determined that the change pattern designation command is not included, the process proceeds to step S234.

  In step S233, rendering pattern determination processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 refers to the effect table shown in FIG. 40 based on the variation pattern designation command analyzed in step S 231 shown in FIG. 27 and the random value extracted for determining the effect pattern, and performs the effect pattern Are determined and stored in the work RAM 203.

[Effect table]
Here, the effect table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the effect table changes the derived pattern fluctuation time, the random number value for the effect pattern determination in which the predetermined width is set to the fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation pattern designation command, the selection rate, the effect pattern, the contents of the effect, The winning type and the symbol specifying command are associated with each other and stored in the program ROM 202. In the effect table, the fluctuation pattern corresponds to the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 38). Further, the fluctuation time corresponds to the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 38). In addition, the effect pattern indicates the type of effect pattern assigned to each effect content. The winning type corresponds to the determination value data of the big hit random number determination table (see FIG. 36). Also, the symbol designation command corresponds to the symbol designation command of the jackpot symbol random number determination table (see FIG. 37).

  Referring back to FIG. 27, in step S233, for example, when the variation pattern designation command is “HN20” and the random number value extracted for effect pattern determination is “10”, the sub CPU 201 produces an effect table (see FIG. 40). ), The effect pattern “EN 39” is determined, and the process of storing the effect pattern “EN 39” in the work RAM 203 is performed. The sub CPU 201 transmits the effect pattern “EN 39” to the display control circuit 210. The display control circuit 210 displays “special effect A” which is the effect content of the effect pattern “EN 39” on the display area 51 (see FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal display device 50. When this process ends, the present subroutine ends.

  In step S234, processing is performed to determine whether or not a derived symbol specification command has been received. In this process, as a result of the analysis in step S231, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the command received from the main control circuit 100 includes a derived symbol designation command, and determines that the derived symbol designation command is included. If it is determined that the process proceeds to step S235, and if it is determined that the derived symbol designating command is not included, the process proceeds to step S236.

  In step S235, processing for determining a derived symbol is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines a derived symbol according to a derived symbol designation command received from the main control circuit 100, and displays the derived symbol on the display area 51 (see FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal display device 50. Are stored in the work RAM 203. Specifically, the sub CPU 201 determines a derived symbol indicating a big hit if the derived symbol specifying command is associated to a big hit, and determines a derived symbol indicating a small hit if it is matched to a small hit. If it is associated with a loss, the derived symbol indicating the loss is determined. When this process ends, the present subroutine ends.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the derived symbol is, for example, variably displayed on the display area 51 (see FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal display device 50 in a mode in which three numbers from “0” to “9” are arranged. Stop display. And, as for the derived design which shows big hit, as for stop indicatory feature, for example, all three numbers are the same number, this number is odd. Also, in the derived symbol indicating a small hit, the stop display mode is such that, for example, all three numbers are the same number, and this number is an even number. In addition, in the derived symbol indicating a loss, for example, the stop display mode does not have the same three numbers.

  In addition, in step S235, the sub CPU 201 sets a derived symbol variation start command for starting variable display of the determined derived symbol. Then, the sub CPU 201 transmits the derived symbol variation start command and the variation pattern data of the variation pattern storage area (0) to the display control circuit 210 in the process of step S213 shown in FIG. The display control circuit 210 starts the fluctuation display of the derived symbol in the display area 51 (see FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal display device 50 based on the derived symbol fluctuation start command, and displays the stop after the fluctuation time elapses based on the data of the fluctuation pattern. Do. At this time, the sub CPU 201 acquires from the RTC 204 the derived symbol fluctuation start time at which the variable symbol display of the derived symbol has started, and stores it in the work RAM 203. The sub CPU 201 shifts the data of the fluctuation pattern storage area (1) to the fluctuation pattern storage area (4) to the fluctuation pattern storage area (0) to the fluctuation pattern storage area (3) after the stop display of the derived symbol Process to memorize).

  In step S236, a process is performed to determine whether or not the pre-reading advance notice determination command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines, as a result of the analysis in step S 231, whether or not the command received from the main control circuit 100 includes the pre-read advance notice determination command, and determines that the pre-read advance notice determination command is included. If it is determined that the process proceeds to step S237, and if it is determined that the pre-reading advance notice determination command is not included, the process proceeds to step S240. As described above, the liquid crystal display device 50 functions as symbol display means for fluctuating and stopping the identification symbol according to the determination result of the big hit determination means.

  In step S237, pre-reading advance notice effect setting processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201, which will be described in detail later, is a liquid crystal display device corresponding to the storage area in which the prefetching advance notice determination command is stored in the variation pattern storage area (1) to the variation pattern storage area (4). A process is performed to make settings for changing the display mode of the holding symbol displayed at 50. When this process ends, the present subroutine ends.

  In step S240, it is determined whether the first out-sphere command or the second out-sphere command has been received. In this process, as a result of the analysis in step S231, the sub CPU 201 determines whether the command received from the main control circuit 100 includes the first out sphere command or the second out sphere command, and the first out If it is determined that the sphere command or the second out sphere command is included, the process proceeds to step S241, and if it is determined that the first out sphere command or the second out sphere command is not included, the step The process moves to S242.

  In step S241, point counting processing is performed. As will be described in detail later, in this process, the sub CPU 201 uses a partial storage area of the work RAM 203 as a counter, and stores it in the counter each time it receives a first out sphere command or a second out sphere command. A predetermined point value is added to the existing point value. When this process ends, the present subroutine ends.

  In step S 242, processing corresponding to the received other command is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 201 performs processing corresponding to commands other than the fluctuation pattern designation command, the derived symbol designation command, the prefetch notice command, and the out sphere command. When this process ends, the present subroutine ends.

[Pre-reading notice production setting processing]
A subroutine (pre-reading advance notice effect setting process) executed in step S237 of FIG. 27 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S250, processing is performed to set the display pattern of the reserved symbol. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of setting the display color of the holding symbol corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined by the process of the main CPU 101. In the present embodiment, the display color of the retention symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 is white, blue, yellow, or green, and in the process of step S250, when the sub CPU 201 gives a prefetch notice by the process of the main CPU 101. The display color of the holding symbol corresponding to the fluctuation pattern not determined is set to white, and the holding symbol corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined to give advance notice by the processing of the main CPU 101 is set to either blue or yellow. The sub CPU 201 refers to a basic display color determination table (not shown) as to whether the display color of the reserved symbol is to be blue or yellow, acquires a random value by random number lottery, and displays this random value and display A process of determining the display color is performed by comparing with the color setting determination value. In addition, green is a display color of the holding symbol which changes by operation of the touch sensor 425 mentioned later.

  Here, the basic display color determination table will be described. The basic display color determination table is a random number value used as a display color setting determination value for determining the display color of the holding symbol in the effect pattern determined by the sub CPU 201 based on the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main CPU 101 And the display color of the holding symbol corresponding to the display color setting determination value are associated with each other, and are stored in the program ROM 202.

  The display color of the retention design corresponding to the judgment value for display color setting is 2 colors of blue and yellow, and the range of the random value used as the judgment value for display color setting is distributed so as to select either blue or yellow. It is done. Concretely, when the big hit reliability of the production contents corresponding to the production pattern is low, blue is easy to be selected, and as the big hit reliability of the production contents is high yellow is easy to be selected, the judgment value for display color setting A range of random numbers is set. Therefore, when the random number value acquired by the sub CPU 201 by random number lottery is the display color setting determination value corresponding to blue, the display color of the holding symbol is set to blue and the display color setting determination value corresponding to yellow. In the case, the display color of the holding symbol is set to yellow. When this process ends, the process of step S251 is shifted.

  In step S251, processing is performed to set data of the display color of the reserved symbol. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of setting the display color data of the holding symbol set in the process of step S250 in a predetermined area for transmission of the work RAM 203. Data of the display color of the reserved symbol set in the work RAM 203 is transmitted to the display control circuit 210 by the process of step S213 shown in FIG. The display control circuit 210 causes the display area 51 (see FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal display device 50 (see FIG. 4) to display the holding symbol of the display color set in the process of step S251 based on the received display color data of the holding symbol. When this process ends, the process of step S252 is shifted.

  In step S252, it is determined whether or not the held symbol whose display color is set in step S250 is the held symbol corresponding to the second starting opening winning combination. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not it is a reserved symbol by the second start opening winning according to whether the prefetch advance notice determination command is stored in the first variation pattern storage area or in the second variation pattern storage area. Do. That is, when the pre-reading advance notice determination command is stored in the second variation pattern storage area, the sub CPU 201 determines that it is a holding symbol due to the second starting opening winning. Sub-CPU 201 moves the process to step S 253 when it is determined that it is a holding symbol by the second starting opening winning, and ends this subroutine when it is not determined that it is the holding symbol by the second starting opening winning .

  In step S253, a holding symbol change setting process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines the process of determining whether to change the holding symbol whose display mode has been changed in step S250 to green on the condition that the touch sensor 425 is operated, although the details will be described later. Do. When this process ends, the present subroutine ends. The sub CPU 201 executing the process of step S253 as the notice execution judging means judges whether or not to execute a predetermined notice based on the one or a plurality of judgment information stored in the hold storage means. Function.

[Pending symbol change setting process]
A subroutine (pending symbol change setting process) executed in step S253 of FIG. 29 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S260, it is determined whether or not the effect pattern corresponding to the held symbol is a big hit. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the effect pattern corresponding to the held symbol is a big hit, and if it is determined to be a big hit, the process proceeds to step S261, and if not determined to be a big hit, the step Transfer the process to S262.

  In step S261, processing is performed to determine the change of the holding symbol corresponding to the effect pattern that is a big hit. In this process, the sub CPU 201 compares the random number value acquired by random number lottery with the determination value set in the big hit for holding symbol change determination table, and determines to change the holding symbol when it is determined that they match. If this process ends, the process moves to step S263.

  In step S262, a process of determining a change in the held symbol corresponding to the fluctuation pattern other than the big hit is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 compares the random number value acquired by random number lottery with the determination value set in the non-big-hit reserved symbol change determination table, and determines to change the reserved symbol when it is determined as a match. If this process ends, the process moves to step S263.

  Here, the large hit reserved design change determination table is a table in which the effect pattern to be a big hit and the random number range to be the determination value are associated, and it is determined that the sub CPU 201 matches the random value and the determination value in step S261. The random number range is set so that the probability of doing is 50%. The reserved symbol change determination table for non-big hit is a table in which the effect pattern associated with the variation pattern for lost or small hit is associated with the random number range for the determination value, and the sub CPU 201 is a random value in step S261. And the determination value are set to be 1%.

  In step S263, a process of setting a holding symbol changeable flag is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of setting “1” as the holding symbol changeable flag in a predetermined area of the second variation pattern storage area corresponding to the holding symbol determined to change the display mode. When this process ends, the present subroutine ends.

[Point counting process]
A subroutine (point counting process) executed in step S241 of FIG. 28 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S270, processing is performed to determine the current gaming state. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs the big hit gaming state based on the data transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 in the storage and gaming state data generation process of step S56 (see FIG. 18). If it is determined that the jackpot gaming state, the process proceeds to step S271. If it is not determined that the jackpot gaming state, the process proceeds to step S272.

  In step S271, processing is performed to add the first count value to the point counter. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of adding the first count value to the count value stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 203 used as a point counter. In the present embodiment, "20" is set as the first count value when the first out sphere command is received, and "30" is set as the first count value when the second out sphere command is received. There is. If this process ends, the process moves to step S273.

  In step S272, processing is performed to add the second count value to the point counter. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of adding the second count value to the count value stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 203 used as a point counter. In the present embodiment, "1" is set as the second count value when the first out sphere command is received, and "100" is set as the second count value when the second out sphere command is received. There is. That is, since it is extremely difficult for the game ball to pass through the second special out port 420c rather than the first special out port 420b, many points are added when passing through the second special out port 420c. Count value is set. When this process ends, the present subroutine ends. The sub CPU 201 that executes the processing of steps S270 to S272 functions as point addition means for adding a preset number of points each time the out sphere detection sensor 117 detects a game medium.

  In step S273, processing is performed to determine whether the final round has ended. In this process, the sub CPU 201 ends the final round on the basis of the round number command transmitted from the main control circuit 100 in step S64 and the round end command transmitted from the main control circuit 100 in step S65. If it is determined that the shutter member 422a has protruded, the process proceeds to step S274. If it is not determined that the final round has ended, this subroutine ends.

  In step S274, processing for stopping point addition is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of temporarily stopping the point counter so that points are not added. If this process ends, the process moves to step S275.

  In step S275, processing is performed to determine whether or not the big hit gaming state has ended. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the big hit gaming state has ended based on the data transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 in the storage and gaming state data generation process of step S56 (see FIG. 18). If it is determined that the jackpot gaming state has ended, the process proceeds to step S276. If it is not determined that the jackpot gaming state has ended, the present subroutine ends.

  In step S276, a process of restarting point addition is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of canceling the pause state of the point counter and returning it to a state in which points are added. When this process ends, the present subroutine ends.

  That is, in the big hit gaming state, every time the game ball passes the first special out port 420b, the count value of the point counter is increased by "20", and in other than the big hit gaming state, the first special out port 420b is played Every time the ball passes, the count value of the point counter is incremented by one. Here, in the interval from the end of the last round to the end of the jackpot gaming state in the jackpot gaming state, points are not added even if the gaming ball passes the first special out port 420b. In this way, it is possible to prevent the count value of the point counter from rising at once due to many game balls passing the first special out port 420b in the interval from the end of the last round to the end of the big hit gaming state. it can.

[Demonstration processing]
The subroutine (effect processing) executed in step S223 of FIG. 26 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S280, touch sensor activation processing is performed. As will be described in detail later, in this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether to activate the operation of the touch sensor 425 based on the count value of the point counter, and in the period determined to be activated, the sub CPU 201 Control to receive an operation signal from the touch sensor 425 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S281. The sub CPU 201 that executes the process of step S280 as described above operates the operation unit (touch sensor) by the player based on the detection result of the out-of-ball detection sensor (first out-ball detection sensor 117a, second out-ball detection sensor 117b). 425 functions as a validation determination unit that determines whether to validate the operation of 425).

  In step S281, touch sensor effect processing is performed. Although the details will be described later, in this process, the sub CPU 201 performs control to execute an effect of changing the display color of the holding symbol by the operation of the touch sensor 425 by the player. If this process ends, the process moves to step S282.

  In step S282, illumination effect processing is performed. Although the details will be described later, in this process, the sub CPU 201 performs control to notify the operation timing of the touch sensor 425 using the illumination array 426. If this process ends, the process moves to step S283. In the sub CPU 201 that executes the process of step S 282, the operation of the operation means (touch sensor 425) by the player is validated based on the fact that the validation determination means (sub CPU 201) makes a positive decision. Function as notification means for notifying that

  In step S283, other rendering processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 stores, in the work RAM 203, data for controlling various effects displayed during the effect during the fluctuation of the derived symbol, the effects performed before the start of the fluctuation, and the like. The sub CPU 201 outputs such data to the display control circuit 210, the audio control circuit 220, the lamp control circuit 230, the first operation means control circuit 240a, and the second operation means control circuit 240b in step S213 of FIG. . When this process ends, the present subroutine ends.

[Touch sensor activation process]
A subroutine (touch sensor activation processing) executed in step S280 in FIG. 32 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 33, in step S290, processing is performed to determine whether the point value in the point counter has exceeded a preset set value. In this process, the sub CPU 201 compares the point value stored in the storage area used as a point counter in the work RAM 203 with the setting value stored in advance in the predetermined storage area of the work RAM 203, and the point value is It is determined whether or not the set value (for example, 240) is exceeded. If it is determined that the point value exceeds the set value, the process proceeds to step S291, and if it is not determined that the point value exceeds the set value. The process moves to step S298.

  In step S291, processing for enabling the touch sensor 425 is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 sets a touch sensor activation flag in the work RAM 203, and performs a process of enabling reception of an operation signal transmitted from the touch sensor 425. If this process ends, the process moves to step S292. The sub CPU 201 that executes the processing of such steps S290 and S291 operates the operation means (touch sensor) by the player when the total number of points added by the point addition means exceeds the preset activation determination value. It functions as an enabling determination means for validating the operation of 425) in a predetermined period.

  In step S292, processing for activating a timer is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 uses a predetermined area of the work RAM 203 as a timer for measuring a predetermined time (for example, one minute), and performs a process of starting the countdown of the timer. If this process ends, the process moves to step S293.

  In step S293, processing is performed to determine whether the touch sensor 425 has been operated. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the operation signal from the touch sensor 425 has been received, and if it is determined that it has been received, the process proceeds to step S 295, and if it is not determined that it has been received, The process moves to step S294.

  In step S294, it is determined whether the timer value has become "0". In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether the timer value stored in the predetermined area of the work RAM 203 used as the timer has become "0", and determines that the timer value has become "0". If so, the process proceeds to step S295. If it is not determined that the timer value has become "0", this subroutine ends.

  In step S295, processing is performed to invalidate the touch sensor 425. In this process, the sub CPU 201 clears the touch sensor activation flag stored in the work RAM 203 and performs a process of not receiving the operation signal transmitted from the touch sensor 425. If this process ends, the process moves to step S296.

  In step S296, processing for resetting the timer is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of storing an initial value (for example, one minute) in a predetermined area of the work RAM 203 used as a timer. If this process ends, the process moves to step S297.

  In step S297, processing is performed to update the point value of the point counter to a value obtained by subtracting the set value. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of updating the point value stored in the storage area used as the point counter in the work RAM 203 to a value obtained by subtracting the setting value ("240" in this embodiment). . That is, point values exceeding the set value are carried over. When this process ends, the present subroutine ends.

  In step S 298, processing for disabling the touch sensor 425 is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 clears the touch sensor activation flag stored in the work RAM 203 and performs a process of not receiving the operation signal transmitted from the touch sensor 425. When this process ends, the present subroutine ends.

  In this manner, the touch sensor 425 operates until the touch sensor 425 is operated or the timer elapses for a predetermined time (for example, one minute) after the point value counted by the point counter exceeds the preset setting value. The operation becomes valid in the period of and the operations in other periods become invalid.

  In the present embodiment, “240” as the set value, “20” as the first count value, “1” as the second count value, and one minute as the timer value are appropriately set. It can be set. For example, by setting “50” as the set value, “5” as the second count value, “1” as the second count value, and 3 minutes as the timer value, the touch sensor 425 is easily activated in the short time state. You may set it so that the activated state becomes long. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation is invalidated when the touch sensor 425 is operated. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the touch sensor 425 can be operated many times until the timer value is counted for one minute. You may Further, in the present embodiment, the point value exceeding the set value is carried over in step S 297. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be reset (set to “0”), for example.

[Touch sensor effect processing]
The subroutine (touch sensor effect process) executed in step S281 in FIG. 32 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 34, in step S301, it is determined whether the touch sensor activation flag is set. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether the touch sensor activation flag is set in the work RAM 203, and when it is determined that the touch sensor activation flag is set, the process proceeds to step S302, and the touch is performed. If it is not determined that the sensor activation flag has been set, this subroutine is ended.

  In step S302, processing is performed to determine whether the touch sensor 425 has been operated. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the operation signal from the touch sensor 425 has been received, and if it is determined that it has been received, the process proceeds to step S303, and if it is not determined that it has been received, This subroutine ends.

  In step S303, processing is performed to change the held symbol corresponding to the fluctuation pattern storage area in which the held symbol changeable flag is set. In this process, the sub CPU 201 sets “1” in the storage area of the work RAM 203 used as the holding symbol changeable flag in the second variation pattern storage area (1) to the second variation pattern storage area (4). It is determined whether or not it has been set, and a process of changing the held symbol corresponding to the second variation pattern storage area in which "1" is set is performed. Note that the display color of the holding symbol that is changed based on the operation of the touch sensor 425 is set in advance in a predetermined storage area of the work RAM 203. In the present embodiment, the display color of the reserved symbol is changed to "green". When this process ends, the present subroutine ends. When the operation means (touch sensor 425) in the activated state is operated, the sub CPU 201 executing the processes of steps S301 to S303 determines the determination result of the prior determination means and the determination result of the advance notice execution determination means. Function as an effect control means for changing the display pattern of the holding symbol according to the condition.

  It should be noted that the pending symbol changeable flag stored in the work RAM 203 is cleared when the variation of the identification symbol for effect based on the data of the storage area where the pending symbol changeable flag is stored, stop display is executed Ru.

[Illumination effect processing]
The subroutine (illumination effect processing) executed in step S282 in FIG. 32 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 35, in step S310, it is determined whether the touch sensor activation flag is set. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether the touch sensor activation flag is set in the work RAM 203, and when it is determined that the touch sensor activation flag is set, the process proceeds to step S311, and the touch is performed. If it is not determined that the sensor activation flag is set, the process proceeds to step S313.

  In step S311, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not a big hit is in progress based on the data transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 in the storage and gaming state data generation process of step S56 (see FIG. 18). If it is determined that a big hit game is being performed, the present subroutine is ended. If it is not determined that a big hit game is being performed, the process proceeds to step S312.

  In step S312, a process of lighting the light source 426b of the illumination array 426 is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 causes the light source 426b of the illumination array 426 to emit light, and visualizes the latent image of the light guide plate 426a. When this process ends, the present subroutine ends.

  In step S313, the light source 426b of the illumination array 426 is turned off. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of turning off the light source 426b of the illumination array 426 so as not to visualize the latent image of the light guide plate 426a. When this process ends, the present subroutine ends.

  Thus, the rendering by the illumination array 426 is performed in a period in which the operation of the touch sensor 425 is valid. However, when the operation of the touch sensor 425 is in a period during which the jackpot is in progress, the effect by the illumination array 426 is not executed. As such, the fact that the effect by the illumination array 426 is being executed means that the player is notified that the operation of the touch sensor 425 is effective. Note that, when the timer counts 10 seconds before, it may be notified that the operation of the touch sensor 425 will be invalidated soon by changing the light emission color of the light source 426b or displaying it in a blinking manner.

  Further, in the processing shown in FIG. 35, even if the operation of the touch sensor 425 is in the effective period, even if it is in the big hit game, the effect by the illumination array 426 is not executed by the processing of step S311. The process of can be omitted. That is, in step S310, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the touch sensor activation flag is set in the work RAM 203. If it is determined that the touch sensor activation flag is set, the process proceeds to step S312. It is also good. Thereby, for example, when the operation of the touch sensor 425 becomes effective during the big hit game, the touch sensor 425 is operated even during the big hit game to check whether the display color of the holding symbol changes. It becomes possible. For example, if there is a retained design due to the second starting opening winning, as in the case where the big hit is continuous in the high probability time short state (so-called consecutive chan), check whether the display color of the retained design changes or not Becomes possible.

  By the way, the effect by the illumination array 426 is executed in the big hit gaming state and the time saving state in which the game ball is hit to the right because the game ball passes through the first special out port 420b. Specifically, the effect by the illumination array 426 is executed when the gaming ball passes the first special out port 420b and points are added, and in the present embodiment, the points exceed, for example, "240". Ru.

  Here, in the present embodiment, since the additional points in the big hit gaming state are set to "20", temporarily, in the interval between rounds, one or two gaming balls pass the first special out port 420b. If this is the case, when the round game is 16 rounds, it is highly likely that the effect by the illumination array 426 will be executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the addition point in the time saving state is set to “1”, the effect by the illumination array 426 is executed when the 240 game balls pass the first special out port 420 b. It will be. Here, normally, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, since the gaming balls are fired to an extent that does not exceed 100 per minute, consider entering the second starting opening 414b or the third special out opening 420d. However, the rendering by the illumination array 426 is executed at a rate of once every several minutes.

  Furthermore, when a round game of 16 rounds is executed in the big hit game state, there is a high possibility that the effect by the illumination array 426 is started at the time of starting the short time game, and a round game of 10 rounds is executed. There is a low possibility that illumination array 426 will start rendering at the time of starting a short game, but there is a high possibility that rendering by illumination array 426 is started within a relatively early time after starting a short game . The player can operate the touch sensor 425 at any timing while the illumination array 426 emits light. When the touch sensor 425 is operated, or when 1 minute has elapsed since the illumination array 426 emits light, the illumination array 426 does not emit light, but after approximately 3 minutes, the effect by the illumination array 426 is executed again. Ru.

[Advance notice notice production]
Next, prefetch advance notice effects will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41 is a view for explaining the transition of the display screen in the display area 51 (see FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal display device 50, and shows the derived symbol 53, the round display 54, the remaining fluctuation number display 55, and the first holding ball number. Only the display 56 and the second number-of-held-balls display 57 are shown.
In addition, the 1st holding ball number display 56 shows the holding ball based on the prize-winning to the 1st starting opening 414a, and a maximum of 4 holding | maintenance symbols are displayed. The second holding ball number display 57 indicates a holding ball based on the winning on the second starting opening 414b, and a maximum of four holding symbols are displayed. As described above, the liquid crystal display device 50 functions as an effect means for displaying a holding symbol indicating the number of holding of the determination information held in the holding storage means each time the game medium passes through the start area.

  FIG. 41 (a) shows the display mode of the final round in the jackpot gaming state. In the present embodiment, character information "Round 16" is displayed as the round display 54. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the point value of the point counter exceeds the set value (for example, 240) at the time of the final round. At this time, the illumination array 426 does not emit light. After the big hit gaming state ends, the game of the time saving state is started.

  FIG. 41 (b) shows the display mode immediately after the start of the game in the time saving state. In the present embodiment, “200 more times” is displayed as the remaining fluctuation number display 55. The fluctuation number display 55 is decremented by “1” each time the derived symbol 53 is repeatedly fluctuated and stopped. Also, since the point value of the point counter has already exceeded the set value, the illumination array 426 lights up and character information "Touch !!" is displayed. Then, when the player performs a right strike, the gaming ball passes the ball passage detector 416, and the second starting opening 414b is frequently opened. Therefore, as shown in FIG. In many cases, four holding symbols are displayed as the second holding ball number display 57.

  Here, the processing of steps S38 and S48 shown in FIG. 17 changes the display of the holding symbol corresponding to the holding ball determined to give the advance notice. In the example shown in FIG. 41 (c), the color of the holding symbol changes from white to blue. The player visually refers to whether or not to operate the touch sensor 425 by visually recognizing this display. In the example shown in FIG. 41C, since the player can not expect a big hit very much in blue, it is assumed that the player sees off the operation of the touch sensor 425.

  Then, it is assumed that the player continues to hit the right and a green holding symbol is displayed as shown in FIG. 41 (d). At this time, it is assumed that the player operates the touch sensor 425 as shown in FIG. At this time, if the yellow holding symbol turns green, it can be confirmed that the jackpot is more reliable. In addition, as shown to FIG. 41 (e), if it is a yellow retention symbol, it can be known beforehand that possibility of a loss is high.

  Since the player operates the touch sensor 425 if the stop display mode of the identification symbol during variation shown in FIG. 41 (e) is lost, as shown in FIG. 41 (f) in the next variation of the identification symbol, The illumination array 426 is turned off and the character information "Touch !!" is not displayed.

  In the player, the player continues to hit the right and the fluctuation count is consumed to increase the count value of the point counter, and when several minutes have passed and the set value is exceeded, the illumination array 426 is again output. It lights up and character information "Touch !!" is displayed.

  When the remaining number of times of change decreases, the player may operate the touch sensor 425 if the holding symbol changes because it may be of any color. Then, as shown in FIG. 41 (g), when the holding symbol turns blue and the touch sensor 425 is operated and seen, the white holding symbol turns green as shown in FIG. 41 (h) I suppose. In this case, the player sees the fluctuation of the identification symbol corresponding to the green holding symbol while being aware in advance that there is a possibility of losing. Here, in the time saving state, if it is the effect contents with the highest hit in the big hit, the fluctuation of the derived symbol 53 corresponding to the suspension symbol is almost finished without taking a few seconds, so first, the effect time becomes long I hope. Temporarily, when production time becomes long, the player sees the fluctuation and production of the derivation pattern 53 while further expanding the sense of expectation for the big hit.

As described above, according to the present embodiment configured as described above, among the game media (game balls) fired in the predetermined area (for example, the area on the right side in the game area 41), of the winning balls by the payout device 71. A game ball not related to the award passes through the first special out port 420b, and the predetermined effect (pre-play advance notice of the player participation is made on condition that the game ball passes through the first special out port 420b. It becomes possible to execute the effect and the illumination effect). In particular, when the main CPU 101 as the second displacement member control means executes control to displace the shutter member 422a of the shutter device 422 to the retracted position a predetermined number of times (for example, special gaming state), the shutter member 422a is rotated. Since the rolling speed of the moving gaming ball is decelerated by the prize facilitating mechanism 424, it becomes difficult for the gaming ball on the shutter member 422a to move to the first special out port 420b side, and the gaming ball moves on the shutter member 422a. When the gaming ball is displaced to the retracted position during the game, the gaming ball on the shutter member 422 a moves to the big winning opening 418. In addition, a state in which the main CPU 101 as the first displacement member control means executes control to make it easy to displace the flat plate member 415a of the normal motorized combination 415 to the drawn-in position where the second starting port 414b is easy to win. In the time saving state), in the gaming ball which has passed the ball passage detector 416, the gaming ball which can not pass the ordinary electric role piece 415 and is distributed to the second path 423c by the distribution device 421 passes the first special out port 420b. It will pass.
As described above, among the gaming balls fired in the predetermined area (the right area in the gaming area 41), the number of gaming balls reaching the first special out port 420b is narrowed, so that a predetermined effect is executed. It is possible to give the player the interest of whether or not
Therefore, when the player shoots the game ball in the right area in the game area 41, it is possible to give the player some kind of return, and to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a decrease in interest. it can.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the sorting device 421 is detachably attached to the unit body having the ball passage detector 416 and the ordinary motorized combination 415, and is installed on the game board 40 in a state of being attached to this unit body. Be done. As a result, the ball passage detector 416 and the ordinary motorized part 415 can be made into one unit, and the distribution device 421 can be configured to be attachable to and detachable from this unit. It becomes easy to mount and remove the distribution device 421 on the game board 40 and the maintenance work.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the first special out port 420b is in the gaming state (for example, the big hit gaming state or the time saving state) in which the gaming ball is fired to the predetermined area (the right area in the gaming area 41) to advance the game. Whether or not a predetermined effect is to be executed is determined depending on the number of gaming balls that reach the target. This makes it possible to evoke a feeling of making the player pay attention to whether or not the game ball passes the first special out port 420b. Therefore, when the player shoots the game ball in the right area in the game area 41, it is possible to give the player some kind of return, and to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a decrease in interest. it can.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the game ball is provided with the sorting device 421 for sorting the gaming ball to the first path 423b or the second path 423c, and when the sorting drum 501 of the sorting device 421 is in the first receiving mode. It is distributed to the first path 423b and can pass through the general winning opening 419d. Here, the sorting drum 501 includes a suggestion portion (seal 508) indicating that the first path is to be sorted, and when the sorting drum 501 is in the first receiving mode, the seal 508 is disposed at an easily visible position. The distribution drum 501 is disposed at a position where it is difficult to visually recognize in the second receiving mode. Therefore, the player can easily recognize whether or not the distribution drum 501 is in the first receiving mode by visually recognizing the seal 508. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine which makes it possible to end the game in the best situation without making the player feel troublesome.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, since the length of the wing portion 501f extending from the drum main body 501a is smaller than the diameter of the gaming ball, for example, when two gaming balls flow down to the sorting device 421 in contact with each other, While the lower game ball passes the distribution drum 501 and rotates the distribution drum 501 by 90 degrees, the opportunity for the blade portion 501f to contact the upper game ball is reduced. As a result, for example, occurrence of a problem that the gaming ball is caught between the protective glass 12 and the tip of the wing portion 501f (so-called, ball grip) and the gaming ball does not flow can be reduced.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the engagement between the first cam lock 504 and the second cam lock 505 and the rotation of the distribution drum 501 at which the engagement release is performed, the first receiving mode is regularly performed, and the player Can visually recognize the rotation of the distribution drum 501. For this reason, it is possible for the player to predict how many more the distribution drums 501 will be in the first receiving mode if the number of shots is further fired. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine which makes it possible to end the game in the best situation without making the player feel troublesome.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the distributing drum 501 is made of a light transmitting member, the seal 508 is attached to the inside of the distributing drum 501, and the distributing drum 501 is in the first receiving mode. A seal 508 is disposed on the player side. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the inside of the sorting drum 501 and can easily visually recognize the seal 508. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine which makes it possible to end the game in the best situation without making the player feel troublesome.

Further, according to the present embodiment, whether or not the player operates the touch sensor 425 is determined based on the passage of the first special out port 420b of the gaming ball, and the operation of the touch sensor 425 is effective. In this case, the notification is notified by the illumination array 426, and when the player operates the touch sensor 425, a predetermined advance notice (pre-reading advance notice) is executed. Therefore, while the player is informed that the operation of the touch sensor 425 is effective, it is possible for the player to decide by the intention of the player whether to give advance notice, for example, the touch sensor The read ahead notice made by operating 425 makes it possible to identify a holding ball with a high hit probability.
As described above, by providing the player with the option of previewing and giving advance notice and arousing a sense that the player is actively participating in the game, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game. It will be possible.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, as the number of passage of the game ball to the first special out port 420b increases, points are added, and the touch sensor 425 can be brought closer to an operable state. This makes it possible to give the player the pleasure of checking whether the game ball has passed the first special out slot 420b, and for the out ball which has not conventionally contributed to the interest of the game. It will be possible to give something interesting. In this manner, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of giving the player a novel interest.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the touch sensor 425 is disposed on the game board 40 and includes a noncontact sensor for detecting the operation of the player, and the illumination array 426 is a portion where the noncontact touch sensor 425 is disposed. And at least a part of them are arranged to overlap each other. As a result, it becomes possible to give an interest to the display mode that the touch sensor 425 can be operated, and it is possible to motivate the player to operate the touch sensor 425. As described above, by providing the player with the option of previewing and giving advance notice and arousing a sense that the player is actively participating in the game, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game. It will be possible.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, it only illustrated the specific example and does not limit this invention in particular. That is, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the game medium is mainly divided into a game board having a game area on which game media can roll, and the first area and the second area which are different from each other in the game area. A firing means capable of firing game media to the game area while adjusting the launch intensity of the game media, and a first pass forming a first passage area through which the game media launched to the first area can pass A region forming member, a second passage region through which game media having passed through the first passage region can pass, united with the first passage region forming member, and passage of game media to the second passage region A first displacement member which can be displaced to any of a first position for facilitating the movement of the game medium and a second position for making it difficult to pass the game medium to the second passage area, and a game medium which does not pass through the second passage area It is possible to accept A distribution device for distributing game media to one of the first and second paths for guiding the game media in different directions through the received game media, and the game media distributed to the first route pass The third passing area where possible, the fourth passing area where gaming media distributed to the second path can pass, and the gaming medium allocated to the second path can roll, and the fourth A second displacement member displaceable to any one of a third position facilitating the passage of gaming media to the passage area and a fourth position allowing passage of gaming media to the fourth passage region difficult; When the second displacement member is at the fourth position, the game medium passing through the upper portion of the second displacement member is the second one when the second displacement member is displaced from the fourth position to the third position. Easy to move to the 4 pass area side The above-mentioned fourth on the condition that the game medium has passed through the winning a prize mechanism, the first out port for passing game media not passing through the fourth passing area, and sending it out of the gaming area, and the game medium passing through the first passing area. The first displacement member is moved to the first position based on a first determination unit that determines whether or not to displace the displacement member to the first position, and that the first determination unit makes a positive determination. A second determination unit that determines whether to displace the second displacement member to the third position on the condition that the game medium has passed through the first displacement member control means for displacing the second passage area and the second passage area. Means, and second displacement member control means for displacing the second displacement member to the third position a predetermined number of times based on that the second determination means makes a positive determination, the third passing area, and the fourth The game media has passed through any of the passing areas Based on the game value giving means capable of giving a predetermined game value, the effect executing means for making the predetermined effect executable under the condition that the game medium passes through the first out port, and the second The game medium rolling on the area includes a second out port for passing the game medium which does not pass through the area serving as a trigger for giving a predetermined game value by the game value giving means, and sending it out of the game area. The launch means, the first passage area forming member, the second passage area, the first displacement member, the distributing device, the third passage area, the fourth passage area, the second displacement member, and the winning combination Specific examples of the easy mechanism, the first out port, the first determination means, the first displacement member control means, the second determination means, the second displacement member control means, the game value giving means, the effect execution means, the second out port, etc. The configuration can be changed in design as appropriate

  For example, in the embodiment described above, the color of the retention symbol is determined by the processing on the side of the sub control circuit 200, but the color of the retention symbol is determined on the side of the main control circuit 100. You may send a command to

  Further, in the embodiment described above, the holding symbol of the second starting opening winning is configured to be able to be changed by the operation of the touch sensor 425 by the player, but the holding symbol of the first starting opening winning is It is needless to say that it may be configured to be able to be changed by the operation of the touch sensor 425 according to. In this case, for example, a passage sensor is provided which detects a game ball passing through a passage opening 413c (see FIG. 4) formed on the left side of the central base plate 413 (see FIG. 4). A predetermined value may be added to the point value of the point counter each time it is performed. Furthermore, when the holding symbol of the first starting hole winning is configured to be able to be changed by the operation of the touch sensor 425 by the player, the process of step S311 in the process shown in FIG. If it exceeds, it is desirable to make the touch sensor 425 operable even during the big hit game. Thereby, for example, when the number of holding balls is four, if the transition from the normal game to the big hit game is made, operate the touch sensor 425 during the big hit game and change the held symbol corresponding to the first starting hole winning? It becomes possible to confirm whether or not. Temporarily, when the retention symbol which turned green appears in the retention symbol which corresponds to the 1st starting opening winning a prize due to the operation of touch sensor 425, for example, it is made to digest the retention symbol immediately at any time in time saving game The player carries out the leading display of the identification symbol in the green holding symbol, or the leading display of the identification symbol in the green holding symbol at the time when the time reduction count is 200 times and digests the 190 times. It becomes possible to make decisions and to give the player a new interest.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the easy-to-win mechanism 424 is formed by the semi-cylindrical rib 424a, but other than that, for example, the surface of the shutter member 422a may be corrugated or a minute projection may be provided. The game ball may be decelerated. In the present embodiment, even if it is not a mechanism to decelerate the game ball using the winning a prize mechanism 424, if it is a mechanism that many of the game balls hit to the right can easily win the big winning hole 418. It is applicable. For example, in the interval between rounds, a detour path for detouring the game ball to the back side of the game board is provided, and the game ball is returned from the detour path to the board of the game board at the timing when the shutter member opens. Good. Furthermore, two shutter members are arranged side by side along the rolling path of the game ball on one big winning opening, a passage is provided between the two shutter members, and the upstream shutter member protrudes at the end of the round The game ball passing through the passage digests the interval between rounds while passing through the passage, and when the interval between rounds ends and the two shutter members retract, the game ball passing through the passage from the downstream shutter member side wins a prize It may be something to win a mouth.

  In addition, by preparing LEDs of plural colors as the light source 426b of the illumination array 426 and changing the display color of the latent image 426c, the player may be motivated to operate the touch sensor 425.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, since the probability of hitting the normal symbol game in the normal gaming state is 0%, the identification symbol of the normal symbol game does not change even if the player is hit in the normal gaming state. If the identification symbol of the normal symbol game does not change, the second electric starting hole 414b will not win because the ordinary electric character 415 does not operate. That is, even if you hit the right in the normal gaming state, it will not be the special gaming state. In addition, when hitting the right in the normal gaming state, the winning balls by winning in the general winning opening 419d is three balls, and one sorting device 421 distributes one ball to four balls in the left direction and wins in the general winning opening 419d. However, since the other three balls are out balls, even if all the game balls directed to the left win the general winning hole 419d, the return rate will be 75% and eventually the number of balls will be reduced. Therefore, it is disadvantageous for the player to hit the right in the normal gaming state, so the player aims to increase the number of balls by transitioning to the big hit game, and aims to win the first start hole 414a to the left. You will get a hit.

  Further, according to the present embodiment described above, the gaming ball having passed the first path 423b enters either the general winning opening 419d or the third special out opening 420d, and does not enter any of the balls. Although it is divided into, it is not restricted to it. For example, the third special out port 420d may be deleted, and the general winning port 419d may be arranged such that the game ball having passed the first path 423b wins almost 100% of the general winning port 419d. In this case, since there are three prize balls when entering the general winning opening 419d for firing four game balls, the player's balls held by the jackpot game by hitting the right in the jackpot gaming state Although the increase number is close to the increase number when all the game balls fired in the game area 41 win a prize winning hole 418 in the big hit gaming state, it does not exceed.

Further, according to the present embodiment described above, the illumination array 426 is used for touch indication of the touch sensor 425 for changing the retention symbol, but the invention is not limited thereto, and button operation during variation of the identification symbol for effect You may use it for the effect related to For example, the effect pattern of the illumination array 426 including the touch indication of the touch sensor 425 in the effect pattern of changing the effect by operation of the effect button 16 (see FIG. 1) to increase the jackpot expectation, and the touch sensor 425 The effect may be changed by the operation to increase the jackpot expectation.
In addition, the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50 is provided with a location for displaying the holding symbol corresponding to the identification symbol currently being changed, and the touch suggestion is executed during a specific variation effect, and the touch sensor 425 is touched. The color of the holding symbol may be changed according to the degree of expectation of the effect. The use method of the touch sensor 425 may be similar to that of the effect button 16.

  Further, in the present embodiment, according to FIG. 10, one LED lamp is disposed on the side of the light guide plate 426a as the light source 426b of the illumination array 426. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. It may be arranged side by side. Thereby, for example, by turning on the plurality of LED lamps in order, it is possible to perform effect display in which light flows. Furthermore, simultaneous lighting is performed when there is a low possibility that the holding symbol changes, and when the holding symbol changes to a high holding probability with a high probability of changing the holding symbol or when the jackpot expectation changes to a high holding probability, etc. The effect by the illumination array 426 may be selectable.

  In the above-described embodiment, according to the flowcharts of FIGS. 29 and 30, the display color of the holding symbol corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined to be the advance notice by the sub CPU 201 by the processing of the main CPU 101 is white or blue. After deciding which one of yellow and yellow to be used, a holding symbol to be green is determined, and a holding symbol changeable flag is associated with the holding symbol. Then, when the touch sensor 425 is operated, the holding symbol associated with the holding symbol changeable flag is changed to green. However, the process of changing the holding symbol by the operation of the touch sensor 425 is not limited to the process described above.

  For example, first, after determining whether the display color of the retention symbol is white, blue, yellow, or green, the display color of the retention symbol to be actually displayed on the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50 is determined. . At this time, it is determined that the display color lower than the originally determined display color determined first is actually displayed, and the liquid crystal display device 50 is caused to display the reserved symbol of the lower display color. Then, when the touch sensor 425 is operated, the lower display color may be changed to the originally determined display color. This example will be described in detail as a modified example of the present embodiment with reference to FIGS. 43 and 44.

[Modification]
The modification of this embodiment is to make the sub CPU 201 execute the processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. 44 instead of the flowchart of FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 and the processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. . The other processes are the same as in the above-described embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  In FIG. 43, in step S254, processing for determining the display color of the holding symbol is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 sets the display color of the holding symbol corresponding to the fluctuation pattern which is not determined to give advance notice by the process of the main CPU 101 to white, and the change pattern determined to give advance notice by the main CPU 101 processing. The holding symbol corresponding to is set to any of blue, yellow and green. The sub CPU 201 refers to a basic display color determination table (not shown) as to which of blue, yellow and green the display color of the holding symbol is to be displayed, acquires a random number value by random number lottery, and this random number value A process of determining a display color is performed by comparing the display color setting determination value. In addition, green is a display color of the holding symbol which changes by operation of the touch sensor 425 mentioned later.

  Here, the basic display color determination table used in the modification will be described. As in the above-described embodiment, the basic display color determination table includes, in the effect pattern, a range of random values serving as display color setting determination values for determining the display color of the holding symbol, and the display color setting determination values. Is associated with the display color of the reserved symbol corresponding to and stored in the program ROM 202.

  Here, the display color of the retention design corresponding to the determination value for display color setting is three colors of blue, yellow and green, and the range of the random value to be the determination value for display color setting is either blue, yellow or green. It is distributed to select one. Specifically, when the big hit reliability of the effect content corresponding to the effect pattern is low, blue is easy to be selected, next yellow is easy to be selected, and green is hard to be selected. A range of random number values to be determination values is set. Furthermore, the larger the hit content reliability is, the smaller the range of random numbers corresponding to blue, the larger the range of random values corresponding to yellow or green, and the highest hit reliability is in the case of the play content, A range of random number values serving as display color setting determination values is set such that green is most easily selected, yellow is next most easily selected, and blue is most hardly selected. Therefore, in the modification of this embodiment, the big hit expectation degree becomes high in the order of white, blue, yellow and green.

  Then, if the random number value acquired by the sub CPU 201 by random number lottery is the display color setting determination value corresponding to blue, the display color of the holding symbol is set to blue and the display color setting determination value corresponding to yellow In the case of, the display color of the holding symbol is set to yellow, and in the case of the judgment value for display color setting corresponding to green, the display color of the holding symbol is set to green. The display color of the reserved symbol set in this manner is stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 203 as the display color of the original reserved symbol. When this process ends, the process of step S255 is shifted.

  In step S255, processing is performed to determine whether the held symbol whose display color has been set in step S254 is the held symbol corresponding to the second starting opening winning combination. This process is the same process as the process of step S252 shown in FIG. 29, and the sub CPU 201 stores the pre-read advance notice determination command in the first variation pattern storage area or in the second variation pattern storage area. Whether or not it is a holding symbol by the second starting opening winning combination is determined depending on whether it is. If it is determined that the sub CPU 201 is the holding symbol by the second starting opening winning, the process proceeds to step S256, and if not determined to be the holding symbol by the second starting opening winning, the process proceeds to step S257 .

  In step S256, processing is performed to set the display color of the reserved symbol to be actually displayed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of setting the display color of the holding symbol to be actually displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50. Specifically, the sub CPU 201 sets the display color of the holding symbol set in step S254 (does not change the display color) or the display color lower than the display color as the display color of the holding symbol to be actually displayed. In the modification of this embodiment, since the display color is the upper display color in the order of white, blue, yellow and green, the green is the display color of the top, and the lower color of green is white, blue and yellow. Similarly, the lower yellow color is white and blue, the lower blue color is white, and white is the lowest display color.

  The sub CPU 201 actually displays the display color of the holding symbol to be actually displayed as the display color of the holding symbol set in step S254 (does not change the display color) or a display color lower than the display color. With reference to a color determination table (not shown), random numbers are obtained by random number lottery, and a process of determining a display color is performed by comparing this random number value with an actual display color setting determination value. When this process ends, the process moves to step S257.

Here, the actual display color determination table will be described. In the actual display color determination table, the reserved symbol to be actually displayed on the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50 according to the original display color of the reserved symbol set in step S254, that is, green, yellow, blue. A range of random number values which are determination values for actual display color setting used to determine a display color is set. The actual display color determination table is composed of a table for determining the actual display color determined in the case of the effect pattern which is a big hit, and a table for determining the actual display color other than the large hit which is referred in the case of the effect pattern other than the big hit. .
According to the big hit actual display color determination table, for example, if the original display color of the holding symbol set in step S254 is green, it corresponds to the range of random values corresponding to green (do not change the display color) yellow A range of random number values, a range of random number values corresponding to blue, and a range of random number values corresponding to white are set. If the display color of the holding symbol set in step S254 is yellow, the range of random number values corresponding to yellow (do not change the display color), the range of random number values corresponding to blue, and the range of random number values corresponding to white It is set. If the display color of the holding symbol set in step S254 is blue, a range of random number values corresponding to blue (without changing the display color) and a range of random number values corresponding to white are set. If the display color of the holding symbol set in step S254 is white, the white color is set to the display color of the holding symbol to be actually displayed.
In the table for determining the actual display color other than the big hit, the big hit is actually displayed in that the range of the random value corresponding to the blue corresponding to the original display color of the holding symbol in the big hit actual display color determination table is not set. It is different from the color determination table.

  That is, in the modification of the present embodiment, there is a setting in the big hit actual display color determination table, and a setting other than the big hit actually display color determination table is included, and the actual display color is green. The setting in which blue is selected as the display color is included only in the big hit actual display color determination table. For this reason, when the reserved symbol is initially blue and the reserved symbol changes to green by the operation of the touch sensor 425, a big hit is determined.

The process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 44 includes the process of step S304 instead of the process of step S303 in the flowchart of FIG.
In step S304, processing is performed to set data of the original display color of the holding symbol. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of setting the data of the display color of the holding symbol set in the process of step S 254 and stored in the work RAM 203 in the predetermined area for transmission of the work RAM 203. The data of the display color of the original reserved symbol set in the work RAM 203 is transmitted to the display control circuit 210 by the process of step S213 shown in FIG. The display control circuit 210 displays the reserved symbol of the original display color set in the process of step S254 in the display area 51 (see FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal display device 50 based on the received data of the displayed symbol display color. Let When this process ends, the present subroutine ends.

  As described above, according to the modification of the present embodiment, the display color of the reserved symbol is displayed on the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50 first in a display color lower than the original display color, and the touch sensor 425 When operated, the lower display color is changed to the original display color. For this reason, it is possible for the player to amplify the sense of expectation for the big hit because it appears that the held symbol has changed from the lower display color to the upper display color by the operation of the touch sensor 425. Specifically, the display color of the holding pattern before and after the operation of the touch sensor 425 is white to white, white to blue, white to yellow, white to green, blue to yellow, blue to green, yellow to green, etc. Change to

  Further, in the modification of the present embodiment, the setting in which blue is selected as the actual display color when the original display color is green is included only in the big hit actual display color determination table, in other words, pending When the first display color of the symbol is blue and the reserved symbol changes to green by the operation of the touch sensor 425, a big hit is confirmed. In this way, it is possible to set a specific color change to be determined only in the case of a big hit. Furthermore, it may be lost if the initial display color of the retention symbol is white or yellow, and the retention symbol changes to green by the operation of the touch sensor 425.

  In the embodiment and the modification described above, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not to give advance notice (hold ball advance notice), the sub CPU 201 determines the display color of the hold symbol, and the touch sensor 425 Although the reserved symbol to be changed by the operation of and the display color thereof are determined, it is not limited thereto. For example, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not to give advance notice (holding ball advance notice), and determines whether or not to change it by the operation of the touch sensor 425, transmits the result to the sub CPU 201, and the sub CPU 201 The display color of the holding symbol for giving advance notice and the display color when the touch sensor 425 is operated may be determined as appropriate. Further, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not to give advance notice (preserving ball advance notice), and further determines the display color of the holding symbol corresponding to the holding ball determined to give pre-reading notice, and the touch sensor 425 It is determined whether or not the change is made by the operation of and the result is transmitted to the sub CPU 201. Then, the sub CPU 201 may determine the display color of the holding symbol to be changed by the operation of the touch sensor 425.

  The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention merely list the most preferable effects arising from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the examples of the present invention. is not.

[Supplementary Note 1]
The pachinko gaming machine 1 of Supplementary Note 1 is as follows.

[Background technology]
As a pachinko gaming machine, two big winning openings are arranged side by side in the lower part of the game board, and furthermore, a starting opening and a general winning opening are arranged respectively in the left and right areas of the board in the upper part of the two big winning openings A gaming machine in which a winning area is formed is disclosed (see Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, when the game ball enters the winning area on the left side or the right side and when the game ball enters the one of the two big winning openings, the player can obtain the winning ball it can. Further, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, different predetermined effects are executed when winning on the left starting opening and on the right starting opening. In addition, the game ball which did not enter any winning area and big winning opening is sent out outside through the out opening formed in the lower part of the game board, and the collection device arranged on the back side of the game board To be collected.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 described above, a game ball is fired to the left game area of the game board, and a game ball is aimed at entering the start opening on the left side. The game which shoots, and aims at entering a ball to the right side starting opening is executable. Here, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, both games executed upon entering the left starting opening or the right starting opening are games having substantially the same performance and are not acceptable to the player. It does not give a profit. For this reason, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 above, for example, just because a game is performed to fire the gaming ball in the right game area, it gives the player a special interest except that the effect is different. It is not a thing.

  Further, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 described above, the ordinary motorized role and the operation port are disposed on the left side of the gaming board. The ordinary motorized prize is a device called so-called electric tulip, which switches the pair of wing members to an open state where it is easy to pass the game ball to the start opening and a closed state where it is difficult to pass the game ball. is there. The blade member of the ordinary motorized combination is opened and closed in accordance with the determination result as to whether or not the blade member is triggered by the passage of the game ball to the operation opening. In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, after the end of the special game, the ordinary electric role becomes easy to open (so-called electric chow support), this state is transition to the next special game state, or the identification symbol is 100 times Continue until it fluctuates. Therefore, after ending the special game state, as described above, since the ordinary electric character and the operation opening are disposed on the left side of the game board, the game ball is fired to the game area on the left side of the game board The game is advantageous to the player.

  However, since the game balls hit on the game board in the game area on the left side of the game board flow down while passing through various routes, the game ball is out without changing the winning area or entering the big winning opening. There are not a few game balls sent out to the outside through.

  Therefore, conventionally, when a large winning opening is disposed in the lower part of the right side of the game board, and the player strongly strikes the game ball in the right area of the gaming board, the game ball tends to face the large winning opening. A gaming machine has been proposed in which the flow-down path of the gaming ball is set. Furthermore, a gaming machine has been proposed in which an operating port and a normal motorized product are disposed in this flow path.

  Thereby, in the normal gaming state, the game ball is hit in the area on the left side of the game board, and the area where the game ball is hit when switching to the special game state is switched to the area on the right side of the game board (so-called The game ball is more likely to be won by entering the large winning opening. Moreover, since it is possible to reduce the number of out balls, as a result, it is possible to obtain more winning balls in the special game state. In addition, during the electric chow support, it becomes easy to enter the operating opening and the ordinary motorized part, so the fluctuation stop of the identification symbol is continuously repeated, and as a result, the game time in the electric chow support is It becomes possible to shorten.

[Prior art document]
[Patent Document]
[Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2007-97913

[Summary of the Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
According to the gaming machine in which the special winning opening is arranged at the lower part of the right side of the above game board, the gaming ball which has passed near the special winning opening when the special winning opening is closed in the special gaming state passes the out opening as it is You will come to Here, when proceeding with a right-handed game, the range in which the game ball can roll in the game area is limited, and, for example, the game ball hardly enters the general winning opening. In other words, in the special game state, the player consumes a few game balls that have no possibility of winning balls. For this reason, the player may feel that the game ball is consumed wastefully, which may lead to a decrease in interest.

  Therefore, some players perform a strike method of stopping the firing of the gaming ball when the big winning opening is closed and resuming the firing of the playing ball when the big winning opening is opened. However, even if such a strike is performed, several game balls have already been fired to the game board when the big winning opening is closed, and such game balls will pass through the out port. . For this reason, even if there are several players, the player feels that the game balls are consumed needlessly, which may lead to a decrease in interest.

  Further, during the electric chow support, depending on the gaming machine, it may be difficult for the gaming ball to pass through the operation opening, or for the gaming ball to be difficult to get on the blades even when the ordinary electric role is opened. In such a case, the identification symbol that should be easy to change becomes difficult to change, and furthermore, since the winning balls can not be acquired by entering the starting opening or the general winning opening, the degree of decrease in the game balls possessed is remarkable. As a result, it is felt that a large number of game balls are wasted unnecessarily by right-handling, which may lead to a further decrease in interest.

  Therefore, the present invention solves such a problem, and in the case where the player shoots the game medium to a predetermined area different from the area for launching the game medium in the normal game, some kind of return is made to the player. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a decrease in interest by giving it.

[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention provides the following gaming machines. The gaming machine of the present invention (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like described later) includes a gaming board (for example, the gaming board 40 or the like described below) having a game area (for example, game area 41 or the like) The firing strength of the game medium is set so that the game medium is divided into the first area (for example, the right area of the game area 41) and the second area (for example, the left area of the game area 41) different from each other. A launcher capable of launching game media to the game area while adjusting (for example, a launcher 20 described later, etc.), and a first pass through which game media launched to a predetermined area in the first area can pass A first passage area forming member (for example, a ball passage detector 416 described later, etc.) forming an area, and a second passage area (for example, a second start described later) through which game media having passed the first passage area can pass. Mouth 414b etc) A first position unitized with the first passage area forming member and facilitating passage of game media to the second passage area, and passage of game media to the second passage area is difficult It is possible to receive a first displacement member (for example, an ordinary motorized character 415 or the like described later) which can be displaced to any of two positions, and a game medium which does not pass through the second passage area. A sorting apparatus (for example, a sorting apparatus 421 described later) for sorting game media to any one of the first and second paths for guiding game media in different directions, and the first path A third passing area (for example, general winning opening 419d described later, etc.) through which the selected game medium can pass, and a fourth passing area (for example, large winnings described below) through which the game medium distributed to the second route can pass Mouth 41 Etc., and the third position where the game media distributed to the second path can roll and facilitates the passage of game media to the fourth passage area, and to the fourth passage area The second displacement member (for example, a shutter device 422 described later, etc.) which can be displaced to any of the fourth positions that make it difficult to pass game media, and the second displacement member in the fourth position. The game medium which passes the upper part of the 2 displacement member, in the case of the displacement from the 4th position of the 2nd displacement member to the 3rd position, it is easy to be able to move to the 4th passing territory side easily A first out port (e.g., a first special out port 420b, described later) which passes game media not passing through the fourth passing area and sends out to the outside of the game area. Etc) and the first passing area First judging means (for example, a main CPU 101 described later, etc.) for judging whether or not the first displacement member is displaced to the first position on condition that the first vehicle passes through, and the first judging means is affirmative Based on the determination of the first displacement member to the first position based on the determination of the first displacement member control means (for example, the main CPU 101 described later, etc.), and the game medium has passed through the second passing area A second determination unit (for example, a main CPU 101 described later, etc.) that determines whether or not the second displacement member is displaced to the third position on the condition that the second determination unit is affirmed Second displacing member control means (for example, main CPU 101 described later, etc.) for displacing the second displacing member to the third position a predetermined number of times based on any of the third passing area and the fourth passing area Play a game Based on the passage of the body, predetermined game value giving means capable of giving a predetermined game value (for example, payout device 71 described later, etc.), and predetermined on condition that the game medium has passed the first out port An effect execution means (for example, a sub CPU 201, etc. described later) that enables execution of an effect, and an area that triggers the provision of a predetermined game value by the game value provision means in the game medium rolling the second area And a second out port (e.g., a normal out port 420a, etc.) for passing game media that do not pass through and sending it out of the game area.

According to the above configuration, among the gaming media launched into the predetermined area (for example, the area on the right side of the gaming area), gaming media not related to the provision of the predetermined gaming value by the gaming value awarding means is the first out Although it will pass through the mouth, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect on condition that the game medium passes through the first out port. In particular, in a state in which the second displacement member control means executes control for displacing the second displacement member to the third position a predetermined number of times (for example, a special gaming state), the game medium rolling the second displacement member Since the rolling speed is reduced by the easy-to-win mechanism, it becomes difficult for the game medium on the second displacement member to move to the first out side, and the game medium is being moved on the second displacement member. When the displacement member is displaced to the third position, the game medium on the second displacement member is moved to the fourth passage area. In addition, in a state in which the first displacing member control means is executing control to facilitate displacing the first displacing member to the first position (for example, in the short time state), in the game medium having passed through the first passing area, The game media which can not pass through the second passage area and are distributed to the second route by the distribution device pass through the first out port. As described above, the number of game media reaching the first out port is reduced among the game media discharged to the predetermined area (the area on the right side of the game area), so that the predetermined effect is difficult to be executed, and the predetermined It is possible to give the player an interest as to whether or not the effect of is performed.
Therefore, when the player shoots the game medium in the right area of the game area, it is possible to give the player some kind of return, and it is possible to provide a game machine capable of preventing a decrease in interest. .

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the sorting apparatus is detachably attached to the unit body having the first passage area forming member and the first displacement member, and is mounted on the unit body It is characterized in that it is installed on the game board in a state.

  According to the above configuration, the first passage area forming member and the first displacement member can be one unit, and the distribution apparatus can be configured to be attachable to and detachable from the unit. And maintenance work will be easier.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, an effect determination unit (for example, to be described later) that determines whether or not a predetermined effect can be performed based on the number of game media having passed through the first out port. Further, the effect execution means is capable of executing a predetermined effect based on the fact that the effect determination means makes a positive determination.

According to the above configuration, the gaming medium reaches the first out in the gaming state (for example, the big hit gaming state or the time saving state) in which the gaming medium is discharged to the predetermined area (the right area in the gaming area) to advance the game. Whether or not a predetermined effect is executed is determined by the number of. This makes it possible to evoke the feeling of the player who is trying to pay attention to the first out port in order to see whether or not the game medium passes through the first out port.
Therefore, when the player shoots the game medium in the right area in the game area, it is possible to give the player some kind of return, and it is possible to provide a game machine capable of preventing a decrease in interest. .

[Effect of the invention]
According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a decrease in interest by giving the player some sort of reward when the player shoots gaming media in a predetermined area. It will be possible.

[Supplementary Note 2]
Pachinko gaming machine 1 of the appendix 2 is as follows.

[Background technology]
As a pachinko gaming machine, there are proposed gaming machines provided with a sorting device in which two starting ports of a game board are arranged side by side, and distributing gaming media to any of these two starting ports (Patent Document 1) reference). According to this gaming machine, the jackpot on the right side is more advantageous because the jackpot triggered by entering the ball to the right-hand starter opening than the left-hand starter opening is likely to increase the number of rounds. The game media are alternately distributed to the relatively disadvantageous left side starting opening and the relatively advantageous right side starting opening by the sorting device.

  Also, in recent years, a game machine having a function of arranging a sorting apparatus in the right area of the game board and distributing the game balls shot in the right area into a route toward the big winning opening and a route toward the general winning opening. Has appeared. According to such a model, a lot of game balls consumed as an out ball during the interval time when the big winning opening is closed are compensated by the winning balls from the entry of the general winning opening, resulting in many cases. It will be possible to win the prize ball.

[Prior art document]
[Patent Document]
[Patent Document 1] JP-A-2015-6216

[Summary of the Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, according to the gaming machine described above, the distribution of the game balls by the distribution device brings about an advantageous case and a disadvantageous case for the player, and whether or not the player is advantageous for the distribution device. It can be determined by looking at the state.

  In the case of the former gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, since the fired gaming ball does not necessarily reach the sorting device, for example, when there is no gaming ball possessed, the game is finished relatively without a lot can do. However, in the case of the latter game machine, since there is a high possibility that the launched game ball reaches the distribution device, temporarily, in the normal game state, the distribution device distributes to the route toward the general winning opening. When the game ball is set, it is highly possible to enter the general winning opening by hitting the game ball into the right side area by one or two balls.

  For this reason, when there is a mode in which the sorting apparatus sorts the route toward the general winning opening when there are no game balls in possession, some players are unwilling to finish the game. Some people feel In addition, ending the game while the gaming machine is in the above-mentioned state leads to unconditionally handing over the advantageous state to the next player who starts playing the game on the same gaming machine. For this reason, some players may feel resistance to unconditionally handing over an advantageous state to a stranger player.

  Therefore, it is conceivable to check the state of the distribution device when the number of game balls held is reduced. However, in order to confirm the state of the distribution device, it is necessary to confirm the positional relationship with respect to the angle and the route of the distribution member to which the game balls are actually distributed in the distribution device, and immediately before attempting to end the game. It will be troublesome for the player to confirm these.

  Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine which solves such a problem and enables the player to finish the game in the best situation without making the player feel bothersome.

[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention provides the following gaming machines.
The gaming machine of the present invention (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like described later) is converted to a game board (for example, the game board 40 or the A first path through which moved gaming media can pass, a second path through which gaming media rolled to the specific part of the gaming area can pass, and a specific path on the gaming board, at least the first path And a distribution member (for example, a distribution drum 501 described later, etc.) that distributes game media to a plurality of routes including the second route, and a suggestion unit that suggests distribution to the first route when a game medium is received A sorting device (for example, a sorting device 421 or the like described later) (for example, a later described seal 508 or the like), a specific passing region through which game media distributed to the first path can pass, and the specific passing region The game medium A game value giving unit (for example, a payout device 71 described later, etc. described later) for giving a game value to the player based on the passage of the game, and the distribution member receives the game medium when the game medium is received It is possible to switch to any of a plurality of acceptance modes including a first acceptance mode for allocating to one channel and a second acceptance mode for allocating to the second route when game media are received, and the indication unit The distributing member is disposed at an easily viewable position in the case of the first receiving mode, and the distributing member is disposed at a difficult-to-recognize position in the case of the second receiving mode. It is characterized by

  According to the above configuration, the player can easily recognize whether or not the distributing member is in the first receiving mode by visually recognizing the suggestion unit. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine which makes it possible to end the game in the best situation without making the player feel troublesome.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, in addition to the above-described configuration, the distributing member (for example, a distributing drum 501 or the like described later) includes a substantially cylindrical main body (for example, a drum main body 501a or the like described below) A groove-shaped first receiving portion (for example, a left receiving portion 501g described later, etc.) which is formed on a circumferential surface so as to extend along the central axis of the main body, closed at one end and opened at the other end, A groove-shaped second receiving portion (for example, a right receiving portion 501h described later and the like) formed on the circumferential surface of the main body so as to extend along the central axis of the main body and closing the other end and opening one end , And the distribution device (for example, distribution device 421 or the like described later) includes a rotation shaft (for example, a distribution shaft 502 or the like described below) fixed on the central axis of the distribution member; A bearing portion (for example, a rear portion) rotatably supporting the both end portions of the rotating shaft. A base (for example, a base 500 described below) fixed to the game board, and the distributing member rotating every time a game medium passes, And a holding mechanism (for example, a first cam lock 504, a second cam lock 505, a spring member 506, etc. described later) held in the switched state, and when fixed to the game board, the distributing member When a part of the circumferential surface becomes visible to the player, and the distributing member is in the first receiving mode, the first receiving unit becomes ready to receive game media, and the first receiving is enabled. The game media received by the unit are distributed to the first path, and when the distributing member is in the second receiving mode, the second receiving unit becomes ready to receive game media, and the second receiving unit The game media accepted by the department Characterized in that it is distributed into two routes.

  According to the above configuration, the first receiving aspect is regularly performed by the engagement of the engaging member of the holding mechanism with the engaged member and the rotation of the distributing member in which the engagement is released. Can visually recognize the rotation of the distributing member. For this reason, it is possible for the player to predict how many more the distribution member will be in the first receiving mode if the number of shots is further fired. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine which makes it possible to end the game in the best situation without making the player feel troublesome.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, in addition to the above-mentioned configuration, the distributing member (for example, distributing drum 501 described later) is formed on the main body (e.g. drum main body 501a described later) and viewed in the axial direction In this case, the first receiving portion (for example, left receiving portion 501g and the like described later) and the second receiving portion (for example, the including member and the like) A right receiving portion 501h or the like described later is formed between the adjacent wing portions, and the length of the wing portion extending from the main body is smaller than the diameter of the spherical game medium.

  According to the above configuration, since the length extending from the main body in the wing portion is smaller than the diameter of the spherical game medium, for example, when two game media flow down to the sorting apparatus in contact with each other, the lower game medium The chance of the blade portion coming into contact with the upper game medium is reduced while the wheel passes through the distributing member and rotates the distributing member by 90 degrees. As a result, for example, occurrence of a problem that the game medium is caught between the protective glass and the tip of the wing (so-called ball seam) and the game medium does not flow can be reduced.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the distribution member (for example, distribution drum 501 described later, etc.) is made of a member having translucency, and the indication unit (eg, seal 508 described later, etc.) Is attached to the inside of the distributing member, and in the case where the distributing member is in the first receiving mode, the indication unit is arranged on the player side.

  According to the above configuration, the player can visually recognize the inside of the distribution member made of the translucent member and can easily visually recognize the suggestion portion. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine which makes it possible to end the game in the best situation without making the player feel troublesome.

[Effect of the invention]
According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine which makes it possible to end the game in the best situation.

[Supplementary Note 3]
Pachinko gaming machine 1 of the appendix 3 is as follows.

[Background technology]
As a pachinko gaming machine, there is a model in which the information stored on hold storage means is pre-read, and a pre-reading notice is given to give notice of the reliability of the big hit using a display device or the like for effect. As pre-reading advance notice, it changes the retention design which is indicated in the indicatory equipment for the effect and the like it reports the reliability of the big hit before the identification design fluctuates, the so-called suspension sphere announcement and the fluctuation of the background and the identification design There are so-called zone effects and the like in which modes and the like are largely switched.

  Furthermore, in recent years, in the effect control means, the pre-read information effect control means is suspended when the signal received by the game ball into the open / close special out port during the predetermined effective period is received from the out ball detection switch There has been proposed a gaming machine which causes a rendering means to execute an effect of informing prefetching information regarding determination results of one or a plurality of random numbers (see Patent Document 1).

[Prior art document]
[Patent Document]
[Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2011-30834

[Summary of the Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-described gaming machine, the advance notice is executed regardless of the player's intention, and the jackpot reliability is notified to the player. For this reason, it is difficult to give the player a feeling of participating, and it is difficult to sufficiently improve the interest.

  For example, conventionally, there is a holding ball notice that changes the color of the holding symbol and reports the reliability of the big hit by the display color. Here, when the display pattern of the display color with low reliability of the big hit is displayed, depending on the player, there is a possibility that long effects may be shown even though the reliability of the big hit is low. Some people feel before. For this reason, it can not be denied that some players may feel annoyed by the execution of the advance notice.

  On the other hand, among such players, if it is possible to obtain more reliable information on the reliability of the big hit in response to the pre-reading advance notice, actively participate in the game such as performing a button operation or the like. Some want it. However, as described above, since the advance notice is executed regardless of the player's intention, there is a problem that the player can not participate when he / she wants to actively participate in the game.

  Therefore, the present invention solves such problems, gives the player the option of pre-reading advance notice, and evokes a sense that the player actively participates in the game, thereby making the game interesting. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the

[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention provides the following gaming machines.
The gaming machine of the present invention includes a gaming board (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like described later) having a game area in which game media can roll, and an operation unit (for example, a touch sensor 425 or the like And a special out port (e.g., a first special out port 420b described later, etc.) provided on the gaming board and sending out game media discharged to a predetermined area in the gaming area to the outside of the gaming area, The player based on the detection result of the out-port detection sensor (for example, first and second out-ball detection sensors 117a, 117b, etc. described later) that detects gaming media having passed the special out-port and the detection result of the out-port detection sensor Based on the determination of whether or not to validate the operation of the operation means (eg, a sub CPU 201, etc. described later) and that the validation And notification means (for example, an illumination array 426 described later, etc.) for notifying that the operation of the operation means by the player is activated, and that the game medium has passed the start area provided in the game area An information acquisition unit (for example, a main CPU 101 described later) for acquiring determination information for determining whether or not to shift to a special gaming state capable of giving a predetermined gaming value to the player under the condition, and the information acquisition A hold storage unit (for example, a main RAM 103 described later, etc.) for sequentially holding the judgment information acquired by the unit up to the maximum setting number, and the hold storage unit based on the judgment information stored in the hold storage unit Jackpot determination means (for example, the main CPU 101 described later, etc.) that performs a jackpot determination whether to shift to the special game state in the order stored in the According to the determination result of the row, the symbol display means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 50 described later, etc. described later) which fluctuates and stops and displays the identification symbol and one or more of the determination information stored in the hold storage means Based on one or more pieces of the determination information stored in the suspension storage means (e.g., the main CPU 101, which will be described later) that performs the big hit determination before the big hit determination by the big hit determination means Preview execution determination means (for example, a main CPU 101 described later) that determines whether or not to execute a predetermined announcement, and effect means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 50 described below) that performs the predetermined announcement And an effect control unit (for example, a sub CPU 201 described later, etc.) for controlling the effect unit, wherein the effect unit is configured to The holding symbol indicating the number of holdings of the judgment information held in the holding memory means is displayed, and the effect control means judges the prior judgment means when the operation means in the activated state is operated. It is characterized by changing the display mode of the said reservation symbol according to a result and the judged result of the said preliminary | backup execution judgment means.

According to the above configuration, whether or not the operation of the operation means by the player is to be validated is determined based on the passage of the special out port of the game medium, and when the operation of the operation means is effective The notification is given, and when the player operates the operation means, a predetermined advance notice (pre-reading advance notice) is executed. For this reason, the player can decide by the player's intention whether or not to perform the advance notice while the notification that the operation of the operation means is effective is made, for example, the operation means The pre-reading notice made by the operation makes it possible to confirm a holding ball with a high hit probability.
As described above, by providing the player with the option of previewing and giving advance notice and arousing a sense that the player is actively participating in the game, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game. It will be possible.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, has point addition means (for example, a sub CPU 201 etc.) for adding a preset number of points each time the out-port detection sensor detects a game medium. If the total number of points added by the point addition means exceeds a preset activation determination value, the activation determination means (for example, the sub CPU 201 or the like) may execute the operation means (for example, described later) by the player. Operation of the touch sensor 425 or the like) in a predetermined period.

According to the above-described configuration, points are added as the number of special out-port passage of game media is increased, and the operation means can be brought close to the operable state. This makes it possible to give the player the pleasure of checking whether or not the game media has passed the special out port, and gives the player an interest in the out ball which has not conventionally contributed to the interest of the game. It becomes possible.
In this manner, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of giving the player a novel interest.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the operation means (for example, a touch sensor 425 or the like described later) comprises a non-contact type sensor disposed on the gaming board and detecting a player's operation. Informing means (for example, an illumination array 426 described later, etc.) is characterized in that at least a part thereof is overlapped with a portion where the non-contact sensor is arranged.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to give an interest to the display mode that the operation means is operable, and to motivate the player to operate the operation means. As described above, by providing the player with the option of previewing and giving advance notice and arousing a sense that the player is actively participating in the game, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game. It will be possible.

[Effect of the invention]
According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of playing a game by giving the player the option of pre-reading notice and awakening the sense that the player is actively participating in the game. It becomes possible.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 40 gaming board 41 gaming area 50 liquid crystal display 53 derived symbol 56 first holding ball number display 57 second holding ball number display 71 payout device 100 main control circuit 101 main CPU
103 Main RAM
117a 1st out sphere detection sensor 117b 2nd out sphere detection sensor 200 sub control circuit 201 sub CPU
203 work RAM
210 display control circuit 425 touch sensor 426 illumination array 426a light guide plate 426b light source 426c latent image

Claims (3)

A game board having a game area in which game media can roll;
Operation means operable by the player;
A special out port provided on the game board for sending out the game medium, which has been fired to a predetermined area in the game area, to the outside of the game area;
An out sphere detection sensor that detects gaming media that has passed through the special out port;
Activation determination means for determining whether or not the player operates the operation means based on the detection result of the out-of-ball detection sensor;
Notification means for notifying that the operation of the operation means by the player is activated based on the fact that the activation determination means makes a positive determination;
Judgment information for judging whether or not to shift to a special gaming state capable of giving a predetermined gaming value to the player is acquired on condition that the gaming medium has passed through the starting area provided in the gaming area. Information acquisition means,
Holding storage means for sequentially holding the determination information acquired by the information acquisition means up to the maximum setting number;
A big hit determination means for performing a big hit determination as to whether or not to shift to the special game state in the order stored in the hold storage means based on the determination information stored in the hold storage means;
Symbol display means for fluctuating and stopping the identification symbol according to the determination result of the big hit determination means;
Prior determination means for performing the big hit determination before the big hit determination by the big hit determination means based on one or more pieces of the determination information stored in the hold storage means;
A notice execution determination unit that determines whether to execute a predetermined notice based on one or more pieces of the determination information stored in the hold storage unit;
Rendering means for executing the predetermined advance notice;
And effect control means for controlling the effect means.
The rendering means displays a holding symbol indicating the number of holdings of the determination information held in the holding storage means each time the gaming medium passes through the start area.
The effect control means displays the display pattern of the holding symbol according to the determination result of the prior determination means and the determination result of the advance notice execution determination means when the operation means in the activated state is operated. change,
The notification means is disposed on the surface of a transparent light guide plate on the surface of which a latent image notifying that the operation means can be operated, and a side of the light guide plate, and the light is irradiated to the latent light guide plate. And a light source for visualizing an image. It has point addition means for adding the number of points set in advance each time the out-of-ball detection sensor detects a game medium.
The activation determination means validates the operation of the operation means by the player for a predetermined period when the total number of points added by the point addition means exceeds a preset activation determination value. The gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that. The operation means comprises a non-contact type sensor disposed on the game board for detecting an operation of the player,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the notification means is disposed such that at least a portion thereof overlaps with a portion where the noncontact sensor is disposed.

Images