JP6539030B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which symbols are variably displayed and then stopped and displayed as a result of an internal lottery.

  Conventionally, as a game machine of this type, a game machine (old two-type game machine) called a so-called feather is known. In addition, the game property of this gaming machine is such that when the game ball passes through a specific area (V winning area) provided in the big winning opening, the big winning opening is opened when the winning is selected during the game, and a big hit game starts When the game ball passes the specific area again during the jackpot game, the next round is started. In addition, when the game ball does not pass the specific area, the next round is not executed and the big hit game is ended. In addition, when a predetermined number of game balls enter the big winning opening during the round during the big hit game, or when the opening operation of the big winning opening is performed a predetermined number of times, the round is ended. Then, if the game ball passes through the specific area during the round, a continuous effect will be performed at the end of the round.

  In addition, a storage device is provided in the special winning opening, the storage device is activated after the round is started, and it is easy to pass the game ball in the specific area until the operation is released. ing. With respect to this storage device, there is known a technique for selecting and executing effects according to the number of game balls (Patent Document 1).

  In addition, when the game ball passes the specific territory, the technology which executes the production which impresses the player strongly concerning that with the liquid crystal indicator is known, (patent literature 2).

JP 2007-260224 A JP, 2010-240055, A

  Here, when the gaming ball passes through the specific area during the round, the execution of the next round is determined, and a special effect is executed to teach the player that matter. However, since the continuous effect is executed at the end of the round, if this special effect is executed immediately before the end of the round, the special effect will be interrupted midway without being executed to the end . Therefore, a special effect is executed despite the fact that there is not a sufficient effect time, and the game is ended halfway, giving the player a sense of discomfort, which causes a decrease in the quality of the effect. There was a fear.

The present invention aims to provide a technique for suppressing deterioration of the quality of Starring unloading.

The present invention adopts the following means in order to solve the above-mentioned problems. Note that the wording in parentheses is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this.
Solution 1: The game machine of this solution, when the operation trigger occurs during the game, the game ball from the closed state where the game ball is difficult to enter the winning opening at least 1 to the opening state where the game ball is easy to enter the winning opening A special game execution means for executing a special game that executes a first opening operation that changes times, and a game ball having entered the winning opening in the opening state during the special game, a specific provided inside the winning opening When passing through the area, the round game is to execute the second opening operation in which the game ball changes into the open state where the game ball can easily enter the winning opening from the closed state where the game ball is difficult to enter the winning opening Special game execution means for executing a special game that repeatedly executes on condition of passage of the game ball of the specific area in the game, and the game balls of the specified maximum number or more during the second opening operation in the round game Enter the mouth If it is confirmed that the second opening operation has been canceled after the change to the closed state and the discharge from the outlet provided inside the winning opening of all the game balls entered is confirmed. When the change to the open state over the specified number of times by the end or the second open operation is finished, the round game is ended when the discharge from the outlet of all the entered game balls is confirmed Special effect execution means for executing special effects corresponding to repeated execution of the round game on condition of game end means, confirmation of passage of the game ball to the specific area in the round game, and the round When the condition for confirming that the gaming ball has passed the specific area is satisfied during the game, the number of gaming balls entering the winning opening from the start of the round game Based on the relationship between the serial specified maximum number, and special effect execution control means for controlling whether to execute the special effect, a game machine, characterized in that it comprises a.

The game by the gaming machine of the present invention proceeds, for example, along the flow shown below.
(1) When the operation trigger occurs during the game (for example, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific manner), the game ball enters the winning opening (big winning opening) over a predetermined opening time. There is provided an electric combination in which the game ball changes to an open state where the game ball can easily enter the winning opening. For example, in the case of a feather type game machine, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the small hit mode, the first motorized part is opened and when it passes through the specific area in the first motorized part, the first motored part is again operated. A big hit game is started when the special effects are opened. In addition, if it does not pass the specific area, the big hit game is not started, and it returns to the normal gaming state.

(2) The big hit game of the above (1) is composed of a plurality of round games, and the first motorized symbol is opened for a prescribed number of times in one round game, and then the game is entered into the winning opening When all the balls are discharged, the round game ends. Here, if the game ball passes the specific area before the end of the round game, the next round game will be started, but if the game ball does not pass the specific area, the next round The game will not start and the big hit game will end.

(3) The ending condition of the round game in (2) above includes the case where the specified number of gaming balls enter the winning opening in addition to the opening operation over the specified number of times for the first electric combination during the round game . Therefore, it indicates that the next round game is started when any of the specified number of gaming balls entered in the winning opening passes the specific area.

(4) Also, when the game ball passes a specific area during a round game, a special effect (V in progress effect on the way) is executed to teach that the next round game will be executed again when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Sometimes.

(5) The execution condition of the special effect of (4) is determined based on the number of gaming balls having entered the winning opening from the start of the round game. For example, when the number has not reached the specified number which is the end condition of the round game, the special effect is executed, whereas when the specified number is reached, the special effect is not executed.

  Thus, based on the relationship between the number of gaming balls entered into the winning opening and the prescribed number of termination conditions, it is determined whether or not to execute a special effect representing that a round is repeatedly executed. This makes it possible to decide whether or not to execute the special effect just before the end of the round game, and determines whether or not the special effect can be executed to the end during the round game, and when the special effect can not be executed to the end It is possible to cancel the execution of special effects. Therefore, the special effect can be performed to the end when it is executed, and since it is not interrupted in the middle when it is not executed, it is possible to eliminate halfway effects and improve the quality of the effect. Can.

  Solution 2: The gaming machine of this solution is characterized in that, in solution 1, the special effect execution control means satisfies a condition that confirms that the game ball has passed the specific area during the round game. The gaming machine is characterized in that whether or not to execute the special effect is controlled based on the number of times the change to the open state has been performed since the start of the round game.

  According to this solution means, the execution condition of the special effect is determined based on the number of times the first special role has been opened since the start of the round game. For example, when the number has not reached close (for example, 16 times) the specified number (for example, 18 times) which is the termination condition of the round game, the special effect is executed while the specified number is reached. If this is the case, no special rendition is performed.

  Thus, based on the relationship between the number of times the winning opening is opened and the specified number of termination conditions, it is determined whether or not to execute a special effect representing that a round is repeatedly executed. This makes it possible to decide whether or not to execute the special effect just before the end of the round game, and determines whether or not the special effect can be executed to the end during the round game, and when the special effect can not be executed to the end It is possible to cancel the execution of special effects. Therefore, the special effect can be performed to the end when it is executed, and since it is not interrupted in the middle when it is not executed, it is possible to eliminate halfway effects and improve the quality of the effect. Can.

  Solution 3: In the solution means 1 or 2, a part of the game machine according to solution is that a plurality of game balls entering the winning opening are kept at a predetermined position during a predetermined period of the round game. When the predetermined period ends while the gaming ball is displaced to the storage state where it is easy to pass through the specific area, the stagnation of the plurality of gaming balls being stagnated is canceled and the gaming ball passes through the specific area at random A state where it is easy to pass the game ball to the specific area when being displaced to the storage state based on the storage means which executes the operation pattern to be displaced to the possible non-storage state and the operation pattern by the storage means Storage state effect (effect during storage) which teaches that it is a non-storage state which teaches that it is difficult to pass the game ball to the specific area when displaced to the non-storage state Production Storage special effect executing means for executing storage cancellation effect), and the special effect executing means is configured to terminate the storage state effect by the storage effect executing means or the non-storage state effect, and then the special effect Is a gaming machine characterized by performing.

  According to the solution means, the storage device is provided in the winning opening, and when the storage device is in operation, the passage of the game ball to the specific area becomes easy. In addition, the storage device operates for a predetermined specified period in a round game, and when the period ends, the storage device is inactivated, and as a result, passage of the gaming ball to a specific area is not easy. When the storage device is operating, a storage state effect (representation during storage) that teaches that is performed, and when the storage device is not operating, a non-storage state effect (storage cancellation effect) is generated. To be executed.

  Here, the above-mentioned special effect (V in progress effect on the way) is preferentially executed after interrupting the storage state effect (storage effect) and the non-storage state effect (storage cancellation effect).

  In this manner, by giving priority to the special rendering with the highest degree of attention for the player, such as teaching that the next round game is to be started, it is possible to execute the rendering corresponding to the player's position. , The quality of the presentation can be improved.

  Solution 4: The gaming machine according to this solution is a game machine according to any one of solutions 1 to 3 and, when the special effect is executed by the special effect executing device during the round game, the round is performed after the end of the special effect. When the round game is ended by the in-digestion effect executing means for executing an in-digestion effect that teaches that the round game has not yet ended since the game is not ended, and the round game is ended by the round game ending means, The game further comprises continuous effect executing means for executing a continuous effect which teaches that the round game is to be continued, when passage of the game ball to the specific area in the round game is confirmed. Machine.

  According to the present solution means, when the special effect (V winning effect on the way) ends, the in-digestion effect is taught to teach that the round has not ended yet, or when the round game is ended, the specific area during the round game When the game ball passes and the continuation of the next round game is confirmed, the continuation effect is executed.

  As described above, since the special effect (V prize effect on the way) can be ended before the continuous effect is started, two effects are not suffered, and a halfway effect is not executed. Therefore, the quality of presentation can be improved.

  Solution 5: The gaming machine of the present solution determines an internal lottery execution unit that executes a predetermined internal lottery when a lottery opportunity occurs during a game, and the symbol is determined when the internal lottery is executed. When the symbol display means for stopping and displaying the symbol in the mode representing the result of the internal lottery after fluctuating display over the fluctuation time of the symbol, and the symbol is stopped and displayed in the winning mode by the symbol display means, the game ball enters the winning opening Special game execution means for executing a special game that executes a round game a plurality of times to execute an open operation in which the game ball changes the defined number of times to an open state where the game ball enters the winning opening easily from the difficult closing state When more than the specified maximum number of gaming balls enter the winning opening during the opening operation of the above, the winning of all the game balls entered after canceling the opening operation after the change to the closed state When the discharge from the outlet provided in the inside is confirmed, the round game is ended, or when the change to the open state over the prescribed number of times by the open operation is ended, The round game ending means for ending the round game when the discharge from the outlet is confirmed, and the game ball having entered the winning opening in the open state during any round game in the special game is the winning opening If you pass through a specific area provided inside, set the probability state corresponding to the internal lottery winning after the end of the special game to a high probability state higher than the normal low probability state, while in the special game Probability state setting to the low probability state after the special game is over when the game ball does not pass the specific area during all round games of Special effect executing means for executing special effects corresponding to the probability state being set to the high probability state on condition that the passage of the game ball to the specific area during the round game is confirmed. When the condition for confirming that the gaming ball has passed the specific area is satisfied during the round game, the number of gaming balls entering the winning opening from the start of the round game and the prescribed maximum number And a special effect execution control unit configured to control whether or not the special effect is to be executed based on the relationship.

In the gaming machine of this solution means, for example, the game progresses along the flow shown below.
(1) When a lottery opportunity occurs during the game (when the game ball enters the start winning opening), a predetermined lottery (special symbol lottery) is executed.
(2) When the predetermined lottery of (1) is executed, the symbol (special symbol) is variably displayed over a predetermined variation time, and the symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode representing the result of the predetermined lottery. It takes some time (variation time and stop display time) until the stop display is performed after the variable display of the pattern is started, and once the variable display of the design is started, the stop display is completed The next lottery won't take place until you do.

(3) About the result at the time of the winning obtained by the predetermined lottery of the above (1), a plurality of winning types including the specific winning type are defined in advance. Here, the “specific winning type” is a winning type in which a state transitioning after a special game or a benefit obtained by a special game is favored over other winning types, and, for example, a probability pattern or a maximum round number symbol , With time-saving symbols etc.
(4) When the result of winning is obtained in the predetermined lottery of (1), it is determined which of the plurality of winning types defined in (3) above.

(5) Triggered by the symbol being stopped and displayed in the predetermined winning mode according to the above (2), it is difficult to enter the gaming ball into the big winning opening from the closed state where it is difficult to enter the gaming ball for a predetermined opening time. The big hit game which executes the opening and closing operation which shifts to the open state where entering the ball becomes easy is started. This big hit game is composed of a plurality of round games.

(6) A specific area (probable change area) is provided inside the large winning opening (variable winning device) of (5) above, and it is confirmed that the gaming ball has passed through the specific area during the big hit game. Then, the probability of winning in a predetermined lottery is set to be high after the big hit game is over. On the other hand, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area, the probability of winning is set to a normal low probability.

(7) The big hit game of the above (5) is composed of a plurality of round games, and effects corresponding to each round game are executed. Further, when the game ball passes the specific area during the round game of the above (6), a special effect (V-prize effect on the way) for teaching that fact is executed. With this special effect, it is possible for the player to recognize that the probability of winning in the predetermined lottery is set to be high after the big hit game is over.

(8) The execution condition of the special effect of (7) is determined based on the number of gaming balls having entered the large winning opening from the start of the round game. For example, when the number has not reached the specified number which is the end condition of the round game, the special effect is executed, whereas when the specified number is reached, the special effect is not executed.

  Thus, based on the relationship between the number of gaming balls entered in the special winning opening and the prescribed number of termination conditions, it is indicated that the probability of winning in a predetermined lottery is set to be high after the big hit game is over. It is decided whether or not to execute the effect. This makes it possible to decide whether or not to execute the special effect just before the end of the round game, and determines whether or not the special effect can be executed to the end during the round game, and when the special effect can not be executed to the end It is possible to cancel the execution of special effects. Therefore, the special effect can be performed to the end when it is executed, and since it is not interrupted in the middle when it is not executed, it is possible to eliminate halfway effects and improve the quality of the effect. Can.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the quality of Starring unloading.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view showing a game board unit alone. It is a front view which expands and shows a part of game board unit. It is a block diagram showing various electronic equipment with which a pachinko machine was equipped. It is a game flow figure showing the flow of the game by a pachinko machine as an example. It is a flowchart (1/2) which shows the example of a procedure of a reset start process. It is a flowchart (2/2) which shows the example of a procedure of a reset start process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a power-off occurrence check process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an interruption management process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of switch input event processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of 1st special symbol memory processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of 2nd special symbol memory processing. 51 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of special game management processing. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing, in a list, values of “special game management status” and progress of special games corresponding to the respective values. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a special symbol variation start waiting process. It is a figure which shows the structure row of a 1st special symbol stop symbol selection table. It is a figure which shows the structure row of a 2nd special symbol stop symbol selection table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a procedure of small hit time 1st special electric combination product opening processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a small hit 1st special electric combination product closing process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the small hit time 1st special electric combination product operation end processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a big hit time 2nd special electric power part operation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a 2nd special electric combination product opening process at the time of big hit. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a 2nd special electric combination product closing process in big hit. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a big hit 1st special electric combination product operation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a 1st special electric combination product opening process at a big hit. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a 1st special motorized role closing process in big hit. It is a transition diagram of the main command for an effect transmitted to a presentation control apparatus from a main control device during self-prime role. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a motor management process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an effect control process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a self-portrait major character production process.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter abbreviated as “pachinko machine”) 1. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 uses a game ball as a game medium, and the player borrows the game ball from the game arcade operator to play a game with the pachinko machine 1. In the game in the pachinko machine 1, the game ball is a medium in which each one has a game value, and the benefits (profits) enjoyed by the player as a result of the game are, for example, the game ball earned by the player Can be converted into gaming value based on the number of Hereinafter, the entire configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

〔overall structure〕
The pachinko machine 1 mainly includes an outer frame unit 2, an integral door unit 4 and an inner frame assembly 7 (plastic frame, gaming machine frame) as its main body. The integral door unit 4 is located at the front of the player when viewed from the front facing the player. The inner frame assembly 7 is located on the back side (rear side) of the integral door unit 4, and the outer frame unit 2 is disposed so as to surround the outer side of the inner frame assembly 7.

  The outer frame unit 2 is a structure in which a wood and a metal material are combined in a vertically long rectangular shape, and the outer frame unit 2 is a fastener such as a screw for island equipment (not shown) in the game arcade. It is fixed by using. In the vertically-rectangular outer frame unit 2, wood is used for portions corresponding to upper and lower short sides, and metal materials are used for portions corresponding to left and right long sides.

  The integral door unit 4 has a structure in which the pan unit 6 is integrated at the lower position thereof. The integral door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 are attached to the island facility via the outer frame unit 2, and they operate in an open / close manner via a hinge mechanism (not shown). The opening / closing axis of the hinge mechanism (not shown) extends vertically along the left end as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1.

  A uniform lock unit 9 is provided inside the right side edge (the left side edge in FIG. 2) of the inner frame assembly 7 when viewed from the front in FIG. Moreover, the locking tool which is not shown in figure is provided also in the right side edge part (back side) of the integral door unit 4 and the outer frame unit 2 corresponding to this, respectively. As shown in FIG. 1, in a state where the integral door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 are closed with respect to the outer frame unit 2, the united lock unit 9 on the back side thereof is combined with the lock and the integral door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly. 7 is not open.

  Further, at the right side edge of the tray unit 6, a cylinder lock 6a with a keyhole is provided. For example, when the manager of the game arcade inserts the dedicated key into the keyhole and twists the cylinder lock 6a clockwise, the uniform lock unit 9 operates to allow the integral door unit 4 to be opened together with the inner frame assembly 7. . When the whole of them is opened from the outer frame unit 2 to the front side (moving like a door), the back side of the pachinko machine 1 is exposed on the front side.

  On the other hand, when the cylinder lock 6a is twisted counterclockwise, only the locking of the integral door unit 4 is released while the inner frame assembly 7 is locked, and the integral door unit 4 can be opened. When the integral door unit 4 is opened to the front side, the game board unit 8 is exposed directly, and in this state, the manager of the game arcade can remove obstacles such as ball clogging in the board. Further, when the integral door unit 4 is opened, the saucer unit 6 is also opened to the front side together.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with the above-mentioned gaming board unit 8 as a gaming unit. The game board unit 8 is supported by the above-described inner frame assembly 7 behind (inside) the integral door unit 4. The game board unit 8 is removable with respect to the inner frame assembly 7, for example, in a state where the integral door unit 4 is opened to the front side. In the integral door unit 4, a vertically elongated circular window 4 a is formed at the central portion, and a glass unit (without reference numeral) is attached in the window 4 a. The glass unit is, for example, a combination of two transparent plates (glass plates) cut in accordance with the shape of the window 4a. The glass unit is attached to the back side of the integral door unit 4 via an attachment (not shown). A game area 8a (board, game board) is formed on the front of the game board unit 8, and the game area 8a is visible to the player from the front side through the window 4a. When the integral door unit 4 is closed, a space where the gaming balls can flow down is formed between the inner surface of the glass unit and the board.

  The pan unit 6 generally has a shape projecting to the front side from the integral door unit 4, and an upper pan 6b is formed on the upper surface thereof. In the upper tray 6b, a game ball (rental ball) lent to the player and a game ball (prize ball) acquired by winning can be stored. In the tray unit 6, a lower tray 6c is formed at the lower position of the upper tray 6b. In the lower plate 6c, gaming balls that are further paid out when the upper plate 6b is full are stored. The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is a so-called CR machine (type connected to a CR unit), and the gaming balls borrowed by the player are received from the payout unit 172 on the back side separately from the winning balls. Disbursed to the plate 6b or the lower plate 6c).

  A lending operation unit 14 is provided on the upper surface of the tray unit 6, and a ball lending button 10 and a return button 12 are disposed in the lending operation unit 14. When the player operates the ball lending button 10 in a state where a valuable medium (for example, a magnetic recording medium, a medium with a storage IC, etc.) is inserted into a CR unit (not shown), the number corresponding to a predetermined frequency unit (for example, 5 degrees) The game balls of (for example, 125 pieces) are lent out. Therefore, a frequency display unit (not shown) is disposed on the upper surface of the lending operation unit 14, and the frequency display unit displays the remaining frequency of the valuable medium inserted in the CR unit. Incidentally, the player can receive the return of the valuable medium in which the frequency remains by operating the return button 12. Although the CR machine is described as an example in the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 may be a cash machine (a type not connected to the CR unit) other than the CR machine.

  Further, on the upper surface of the tray unit 6, an upper disc ball release button 6d is installed in front of the upper disc 6b at the upper stage position, and in the central part of the lower disc 6c in front of the lower disc chop lever 6e. Is installed. The player can cause the gaming balls stored in the upper tray 6b to flow down to the lower tray 6c by, for example, pressing the upper tray sphere removing button 6d. In addition, the player can drop the gaming ball stored in the lower tray 6c downward and discharge it by sliding the lower bowl pulling lever 6e, for example, in the left direction. The game balls discharged are received by, for example, a ball receiving box not shown.

  At the lower right portion of the tray unit 6, a handle unit 16 is installed. The player operates the handle unit 16 to operate the firing control board set 174, and can shoot (strike) the game ball toward the game area 8a (ball launcher). The fired game balls rise from the lower edge of the game board unit 8 along the left edge and are guided by the outer band (not shown) and thrown into the game area 8a. A large number of obstacle nails and a windmill (without reference numeral in the figure) are arranged in the game area 8a, and the thrown game ball flows down in the game area 8a while being guided and guided by the obstacle nail and the windmill.

[Composition of frame front]
In the integral door unit 4, a left top lens unit 47 and an upper right illumination unit 49 are installed as components for effect. Among them, the glass frame top lamp 46 and the glass frame decoration lamp 48 on the left side are incorporated in the left top lens unit 47, and the glass frame decoration lamp 50 on the right side is incorporated in the upper right illumination unit 49. In addition, left and right glass frame decoration lamps 52 are installed on the integral door unit 4 so as to be continuous with the left top lens unit 47 and the upper right illumination unit 49 respectively, and these glass frame decoration lamps 52 It extends from the left and right edges of the integral door unit 4 to the front of the saucer unit 6. In the integral door unit 4, the glass frame top lamp 46 and the left and right glass frame decoration lamps 48, 50, 52, etc. are arranged so as to surround the glass unit.

  The various lamps 46, 48, 50, 52 described above execute effects by, for example, light emission (lighting or blinking, change in luminance gradation, change in color tone, etc.) of the built-in LED. In the upper part of the integral door unit 4, speakers 54 and 55 on the glass frame are respectively incorporated in the left top lens unit 47 and the upper right illumination unit 49. On the other hand, an outer frame speaker 56 is incorporated at the lower left position of the outer frame unit 2. These speakers 54, 55, 56 are to output effects sound, BGM, voice and the like (general sound) to execute effects.

  At the center of the tray unit 6, a presentation switching button 45 is installed at a position on the front side of the upper tray 6b (operation input receiving means). The effect switching button 45 is configured of, for example, a push-in circular button. The player can switch the effect mode (for example, the type of BGM in the game) by pressing the effect switching button 45.

  Further, a jog dial 45a is installed around the effect switching button 45 so as to surround the effect switching button 45 (operation input receiving means, rotary selector). The player can switch the volume of the effect sound by rotating the jog dial 45a.

  Furthermore, the upper plate lamp 51 is disposed on the upper plate 6b. The upper dish lamp 51 is a total of 12 volume display lamps 51L1 to 51L6, 51R1 to 51R6 arranged at six sides of the effect switching button 45, and a mode display lamp 51S arranged inside the effect switching button 45 And contains.

  The volume display lamps 51L1 to 51L6 and 51R1 to 51R6 are formed of white single color LED lamps, and are used when setting the volume. The mode display lamp 51S is configured of a red LED lamp, a green LED lamp, and a full color LED lamp in which a blue LED lamp is built in, and is used at the time of mode change on presentation.

[Composition of board]
A first special motorized character 30 (a first variable ball entry device) is installed at the upper center of the game area 8a, and a second special electric battery 31 (a second variable) is installed at the lower center of the game area 8a. Ball throwing device) is installed. Also, two normal winning openings 22 are installed on the left and right of the first special electric winning combination 30, and a left start winning opening 26 is installed at the lower left position of the first special electric winning combination 30. Further, a middle start winning opening 28 is disposed below the first special electric combination 30, and a right starting combination opening 27 is disposed right below the first special combination 30.

  Further, on the front surface of the second special electric winning combination 31, a display device 42b for effect is disposed. The effect display device 42b can display various effects by means of two (2-digit) 7-segment LEDs (without dots) (effect executing means). For example, model information is displayed on the effect display device 42b, the number of rounds is displayed during the big hit game, and a predetermined effect is displayed during the small hit game (during the bonus game). Similarly, the effect display device 42a is disposed also on the upper part of the first special motorized prize 30, and the same effect is performed.

  The game ball thrown into the game area 8a randomly enters the normal winning opening 22 in the process of flowing down, or enters the left starting winning opening 26, the middle starting winning opening 28 or the right starting winning opening 27 Or the first special electric symbol 30 at the time of operation (opening) or the second special electric symbol 31 at the time of operation (opening).

The game balls having entered each winning opening are collected to the back side of the game board unit 8 through the through holes formed in the game board (plywood material constituting the game board unit 8).
On the other hand, the game ball which has flowed into the first special electric character 30, is further discharged after being subjected to a sorting operation through a process of flowing down, rolling and the like in the inside and is collected to the back side of the game board unit 8. .

  The first special motorized character 30 is activated when a specific condition is satisfied (when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a small hit manner) to allow the game ball to flow. The first special electric character 30 has a movable piece 30a (so-called blade member) provided at the upper position of the game area 8a, and this movable piece 30a uses, for example, a large winning opening solenoid (not shown). By the action of the link mechanism, it reciprocates by a predetermined angle along the board surface.

  As illustrated, the movable piece 30a is in a substantially upright state and the upper large winning opening 30b is closed. In this state, the game ball can not flow into the first special motorized prize 30. When the first special motorized prize 30 is actuated, the movable piece 30a is displaced so as to fall down in the left-right direction in the game area 8a centering on the base end thereof, and the first special prize opening 30b is opened. The entry of the game ball to the electric role 30 (the entry of the game ball to the large winning opening 30b) is enabled. Since the movable piece 30a and the upper large winning opening 30b are near the upper position in the game area 8a, especially the position where the game ball is first hit, the first special electric character 30 is driven into the game area 8a when the first special electric character 30 is activated. The game ball is guided by the obstacle nail at the upper position and reaches the movable piece 30a, and is guided as it is by the movable piece 30a and flows into the upper large winning opening 30b.

  On the other hand, when the prescribed condition is satisfied (when the game ball passes through the specific area provided inside the first special electric character 30, that is, when the V prize is won), the second special electric character 31 It operates in, and it is possible to enter the ball to the lower prize winning opening 31b. The second special motorized prize 31 has a movable piece 31a (so-called blade member) provided at a lower position of the game area 8a, and this movable piece 31a uses, for example, a lower large winning opening solenoid not shown. By the action of the link mechanism, it reciprocates by a predetermined angle along the board surface.

  As shown in the drawing, the movable piece 31a is in a state where the lower large winning opening 31b is closed in a state where the movable piece 31a is inclined obliquely, and in this state, the flow of the gaming ball into the second special electric combination 31 is disabled. When the second special electric role 31 is actuated, the movable piece 31a is displaced so as to stand up in the vertical direction in the game area 8a centering on the base end thereof, and the second large winning opening 31b is opened. The entry of the game ball to the special electric role 31 (the entry of the game ball to the lower large winning opening 31b) is enabled. Since the movable piece 31a and the lower large winning opening 31b are near the lower position in the game area 8a, particularly the position where the game ball finally reaches, the game is performed slightly before the operation of the second special electric role 31 The game ball driven into the area 8a is guided by the obstacle nail at the lower position and flows into the lower large winning opening 31b.

  In addition, out ports 32 are formed in the game area 8a, and game balls which have not entered each start port are finally collected to the back side of the game board unit 8 through the out ports 32. In addition, all game balls driven into the game area 8 a including the game balls entered into the first special electric character 30 or the second special electric character 31 are collected to the back side of the game board unit 8 . The collected game balls are discharged from the back side of the pachinko machine 1 through the out passage assembly (not shown) to the outside of the frame, and join the supply path of the island equipment (not shown).

[Configuration on the back side]
As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a power control unit 162 (power control means), a main control board unit 170, a dispenser unit 172, a flow path unit 173, a launch control board set 174, A payout control board unit 176, a back cover unit 178, and the like are installed. Besides, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, various electronic devices (including a control computer not shown) constituting the power system and control system of the pachinko machine 1, an external terminal board 160, a power cord (power plug) 164, A ground wire (ground terminal) 166, connection wiring (not shown) and the like are provided. The electronic devices will be described later based on another block diagram (FIG. 5).

  The above-described dispenser unit 172 has, for example, a winning ball tank 172a and a winning ball case (without a reference numeral). Among the above, the winning ball tank 172a is installed at the upper edge (back side) of the inner frame assembly 7. In the state, it is possible to store gaming balls supplied from a supply route (not shown). The game balls stored in the prize ball tank 172a are guided to the prize ball case through the upper prize ball basket (not shown). The flow path unit 173 guides the gaming balls sent from the payout device unit 172 toward the saucer unit 6 on the front side.

  Further, the external terminal board 160 is for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to an external electronic device (for example, a data display device, a hall computer, etc.). From the external terminal board 160, the game of the pachinko machine 1 is performed. Various external information signals (for example, winning ball information, door opening information, symbol determination frequency information, big hit information, starting opening information, security error information, etc.) indicating the progress status, maintenance status, etc. are output to the external electronic device It has become.

  The power supply cord 164 is to be connected to a power supply device (for example, AC 24 V) installed at an island facility of the game arcade, for example, to secure the power supply (power) necessary for the operation of the pachinko machine 1. Further, the ground wire 166 is connected to a ground terminal similarly installed in the island facility to secure the ground (ground) of the pachinko machine 1.

[Play board unit]
FIG. 3 is a front view showing the gaming board unit 8 alone. Here, an explanation will be made focusing on the internal configuration of the first special motorized prize 30 and the outline of the sorting operation of the game balls.

  Two upper count switches 84 are provided in the vicinity of the entrance of the first special electric character 30, and all game balls flowing into the first special electric character 30 are detected by the upper count switch 84. . As a result, the main control CPU 72 can grasp the number of game balls having entered the first special electric combination 30 (the number of ball entry). Then, the gaming balls having passed through the upper count switch 84 are discharged to the upper stage 500.

[Upper stage]
The upper stage 500 is a thin plate and is inclined from the near side to the far side. Therefore, the gaming ball having reached the upper stage 500 rolls from the near side to the far side by the inclination of the upper stage 500.

〔Rotating body〕
Behind the upper stage 500, a rotating body 510 is disposed. The rotating body 510 is rotated by a rotating body motor as a drive source. The rotating body motor is always movable based on a constant operation pattern from the time of power on to the time of power off. An inverted U-shaped through hole 512 is formed in the body portion of the rotating body 510, and when the gaming ball enters the through hole 512, the gaming ball is guided to the lower stage 520. Three inverted U-shaped through holes 512 are formed in the body portion of the rotating body 510.

[Upper hole]
In addition, on the both sides of the rotating body 510, the upward offset holes 514 are formed, and the gaming ball entered into the upward offset holes 514 is led to the out passage, and the first special electric role is not passed through the specific area. It is discharged from the object 30. A discharge detection switch (not shown) is provided in the out passage, and game balls passing through the out passage are detected by the discharge detection switch.

[Storage device]
A storage device 540 is disposed behind the upper off-set hole 514, and when the storage device 540 is activated, the upper off-set hole 514 is displaced to be closed, and the gaming ball enters the upper off-set hole 514. To prevent Therefore, when a plurality of game balls reach the upper stage 500, the storage device 540 prevents the ball from entering the upward offset hole 514, and therefore, a plurality of game balls stagnate in the vicinity of the storage device 540. (A game ball is stored in the so-called upper stage). Then, a plurality of game balls are stored on the upper stage, and a new game ball is on the upper stage in a state where it can not be stored any more (for example, a state where about two or three pieces are stored on both sides of the storage device 540). The game ball is guided toward the rotating body 510 and finally enters the through hole 512. In addition, when the storage device 540 is inactivated, the form of closing the upward offset hole 514 changes from the form of being closed back to the open form, and the gaming ball allows the upward offset hole 514 to enter. Therefore, when the storage device 540 is activated, the gaming ball is more easily guided to the lower stage 520 than usual. In addition, the operation or non-operation of the storage device 540 is performed based on a predetermined operation pattern corresponding to the currently-used gaming state. For example, in the normal game, there is an operation pattern that repeats the operation and non-operation at regular intervals, or in the big hit game, a predetermined time from the start of the round (for example, about one third of the round) While operating, it may be an operating pattern that becomes inactive thereafter until the round is over.

[Lower stage]
The lower stage 520 is a thin plate, and is inclined from the back side to the front side, contrary to the upper stage 500. For this reason, the gaming ball having reached the lower stage 520 rolls from the back side to the near side due to the inclination of the lower stage 520. The game ball does not reach the lower stage 520 unless it passes through the inside of the rotating body 510 described above.

  A specific area hole 530 of a size sufficient to allow one game ball to enter is disposed at a central position in front of the lower stage 520, and a downward offset hole 532 is disposed on both sides of the specific area hole 530. It is done. The gaming ball having entered the specific area hole 530 subsequently passes through the specific area, and the gaming ball having entered the downward offset hole 532 is discharged thereafter without passing through the specific area.

Here, a specific area switch 700 is disposed in the specific area, and gaming balls passing through the specific area are detected by the specific area switch 700. In addition, if a game ball passes a specific area | region, it will be a big hit, and the 1st special electric combination 30 or the 2nd special electric combination 31 will start operation | movement again.
On the other hand, when the game ball enters the lower gap hole 532 without entering the specific area hole 530, the gaming ball is led to the out passage and is discharged from the first special electric character 30 without passing through the specific area. Be done. A discharge detection switch (not shown) is provided in the out passage, and game balls passing through the out passage are detected by the discharge detection switch.
Then, with the configuration of such a first special electric symbol 30, the gaming ball having entered the first special electric symbol 30 is discharged by passing through the specific area or without passing the specific area. Distribution operation is performed.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing a part of the game board unit 8 (a lower right position in the window 4a) in an enlarged manner. That is, in the game board unit 8, for example, a first special symbol display device 34 and a second special symbol display device 35 are provided at the lower right position in the window 4a.
The first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35 can display the variation state and the stop state of the special symbol by, for example, 7-segment LEDs (with dots) (symbol display means). In the present embodiment, the operation memory lamp and the operation memory number display device corresponding to the special symbol are not provided.

  Further, in FIG. 4, other lamps (LEDs) not particularly designated by reference numerals are unused (blank). In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35, and the gaming state display device 38 described above are mounted on the game board unit 8 in a state mounted on one integrated display substrate 89 There is.

[Configuration on control]
Next, the configuration regarding control of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing various electronic devices equipped in the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a main control unit 70 which is the center of the control operation, and the main control unit 70 mainly has a function of controlling the progression of the game in the pachinko machine 1. Main controller 70 is incorporated in main control board unit 170 described above.

  The main control unit 70 is equipped with a circuit board (main control board) on which a main control CPU 72 which is a central processing unit is mounted. The main control CPU 72 controls the ROM 74, RAM (CPU core and registers not shown). The semiconductor memory such as RWM 76 is integrated as an LSI. Further, the main control device 70 is equipped with a random number generator 75 and a sampling circuit 77. Among them, the random number generator 75 generates hardware random numbers (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal notation) for big hit determination (or small hit determination), and the random numbers generated here are sampled by the sampling circuit 77. Through the main control CPU 72. In addition, the main controller 70 is equipped with an input / output (I / O) port 79 and a peripheral IC such as a clock generation circuit (not shown), a counter / timer circuit (CTC), etc. These circuits together with the main control CPU 72 It is mounted on a board. A signal transmission path, a power supply path, a control bus and the like are formed as wiring patterns on the circuit board (or in the inner layer portion).

  The left start winning opening switch corresponding to the left starting winning opening 26, the middle starting winning opening 28, the right starting winning opening 27, the first special electric combination 30, and the second special electric combination 31 in the game board unit 8, respectively. A middle start winning opening switch 81, a right starting winning opening switch 82, an upper count switch 84 and a lower count switch 85 are provided. Among them, the left start winning opening switch 80, the middle start winning opening switch 81, and the right start winning opening switch 82 are for detecting entry of the game ball into each starting winning opening. Further, the upper count switch 84 is for detecting entry of the gaming ball into the first special electric winning combination 30 (upper large winning opening 30b) and counting the number thereof. Further, the lower count switch 85 is for detecting the entry of the gaming ball into the second special electric winning combination 31 (lower large winning opening 31b), and counting the number.

In addition, the game area unit 8 is provided with a specific area switch 700 corresponding to the above-described specific area. When receiving the detection signal from the specific area switch 700, the main control CPU 72 transmits a specific area passing command to the effect control CPU 126.
In addition to the above, a discharge detection switch 900 is provided in the first special electric symbol 30. The discharge detection switch 900 detects a game ball discharged from the first special electric character 30, and outputs a detection signal (discharge detection means).

  Similarly, the game board unit 8 is equipped with a winning opening switch 86 for detecting the entry of the gaming ball into the normal winning opening 22. It should be noted that the winning opening switch 86 may be common to all the normal winning openings 22 or a separate winning opening switch 86 may be installed for each of the plurality of normal winning openings 22. For example, two different winning opening switches 86 may be installed at two places on the left and right sides of the board to detect the winning of the game ball for each normal winning opening.

  In any case, the winning detection signals of the switches 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86, 700, 900 are input to the main control CPU 72 via an input / output driver (not shown). In the present embodiment, the detection signals from the left start winning opening switch 80, the middle starting winning opening switch 81, the right start winning opening switch 82, and the specific area switch 700 are the most profitable for the player because of the configuration of the gaming board unit 8. Since the signal directly affects the signal, it is transmitted to the main controller 70 without interposing a relay, and other detection signals are transmitted to the main controller 70 by relaying through the panel relay terminal plate 87. There is. The panel relay terminal board 87 is provided with a wiring pattern, connection terminals and the like for relaying respective detection signals.

  The display operation of the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35, and the gaming state display device 38 described above is controlled based on a control signal from the main control CPU 72. The main control CPU 72 outputs control signals to the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35, and the game state display device 38 according to the progress of the game, and controls the lighting state of each LED. . Also, the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35 and the gaming state display device 38 are installed in the game board unit 8 in a state mounted on one integrated display substrate 89 as described above The control signal is transmitted from the main control CPU 72 to the integrated display substrate 89 by relaying the panel relay terminal plate 87 described above.

  In addition, the game board unit 8 is provided with an upper large winning opening solenoid 90 corresponding to the first special electric winning combination 30. The upper large winning prize opening solenoid 90 operates (excitation) based on a control signal from the main control CPU 72, and operates (opens) the first special electric combination 30.

  Similarly to this, the game board unit 8 is provided with a lower large winning opening solenoid 95 corresponding to the second special electric winning combination 31. The lower large winning opening solenoid 95 operates (excitation) based on the control signal from the main control CPU 72, and operates (opens) the second special electric combination 31. In addition, the upper large winning a prize opening solenoid 90 and the lower large winning a prize opening solenoid 95 relay the above-mentioned panel relay terminal board 87, and a control signal is transmitted from the main control CPU 72.

  Furthermore, the game board unit 8 is provided with a rotary body motor 213 (drive source) corresponding to the rotary body 510 inside the first special electric combination 30. The rotating body motor 213 is an actuator for rotating the rotating body 510. The control signal is transmitted from the main control CPU 72 by relaying the panel relay terminal plate 87 to the rotary motor 213 as well.

  In the present embodiment, a drive signal for constant operation is output from the main control device 70 (main control CPU 72) to the rotating body motor 213. Further, with regard to the rotary motor 213, detection of an origin position regarding rotation is performed using an origin detection mechanism such as an index sensor (not shown). For this reason, the home position detection signals from these home position detection mechanisms are input to the main controller 70.

  In addition, in the game board unit 8, a storage device solenoid 200 is provided corresponding to the storage device 540. The storage device solenoid 200 operates (excites) based on a control signal from the main control CPU 72, and operates the storage device 540 (closes the upward offset hole 514). Similarly, with regard to the storage device solenoid 200, a control signal is transmitted from the main control CPU 72 by relaying the panel relay terminal plate 87 described above.

  Further, the game board unit 8 is provided with a magnetic sensor 204 and a vibration sensor 206 (vibration detection means), among which the magnetic sensor 204 detects the magnetic flux flying into the game board unit 8 at the installation position. And outputs a detection signal according to the density (magnetic intensity). Further, the vibration sensor 206 detects an acceleration (vibration) transmitted to the game board unit 8 at the installation position, and outputs a detection signal according to the magnitude. Detection signals of the magnetic sensor 204 and the vibration sensor 206 are input to the main control device 70 (main control CPU 72) through the panel relay terminal plate 87, respectively.

  In addition, a glass frame open switch 91 is installed in the integrated door unit 4 described above, and a plastic frame open switch 93 is installed in the inner frame assembly 7 described above. When integral door unit 4 is opened alone, a contact signal from glass frame open switch 91 is input to main controller 70 (main control CPU 72), and inner frame assembly 7 is released from outer frame unit 2 The contact signal from the plastic frame opening switch 93 is input to the main control device 70 (main control CPU 72). The main control CPU 72 can detect the open state of the integral door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 from these contact signals. When the main control CPU 72 detects the open state of the integral door unit 4 or the inner frame assembly 7, it generates a door open information signal as the above-mentioned external information signal.

  On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a payout control device 92 is provided. The payout control device 92 (a payout control computer) controls the operation of the above-described payout device unit 172. The payout control device 92 is equipped with a circuit board (payout control substrate) on which the payout control CPU 94 is mounted. The payout control CPU 94 is also an LSI in which semiconductor memories such as the ROM 96 and RAM 98 are integrated with a CPU core not shown. It is configured. The payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94) controls the operation of the payout device unit 172 based on the winning ball instruction command from the main control CPU 72, and executes the payout operation of the requested number of gaming balls. The main control CPU 72 generates a prize ball information signal as the above external information signal together with the prize ball instruction command.

  In the winning ball case (not shown) of the payout device unit 172, the payout device substrate 100 is disposed together with the payout motor 102 (for example, a stepping motor), and a drive circuit of the payout motor 102 is provided on the payout device substrate 100. There is. The payout device substrate 100 specifically controls the rotation angle of the payout motor 102 based on the payout number instruction signal from the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94), and pays the instructed number of gaming balls from the winning ball case. Let out. The game balls paid out are sent to the above-described saucer unit 6 through the payout flow path in the flow path unit 173.

  Further, for example, the payout path ball out switch 104 is installed at the upstream position of the winning ball case, and the payout counting switch 106 is installed at the downstream position of the payout motor 102. Whenever the winning balls are actually paid out by the driving of the payout motor 102, the counting signal from the payout counting switch 106 is inputted to the payout device substrate 100 each time. Further, when the ball breakage occurs at the upstream position of the winning ball case, the contact signal from the payout path ball breakage switch 104 is input to the payout device substrate 100. The payout device substrate 100 transmits the input counting signal and contact signal to the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94). The payout control CPU 94 can detect the actual number of payouts and the out-of-ball condition based on the signal received from the payout device substrate 100.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1, for example, the full tank switch 161 is installed inside the lower plate 6 c (the position of the bowl when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1). The prize balls (game balls) actually paid out are discharged to the upper plate 6b through the above-mentioned flow path unit 173, but when the upper plate 6b is full with game balls, the game balls paid out more are It flows into the lower plate 6c as described above. Further, when the lower plate 6c becomes full with game balls, the full tank switch 161 is turned ON, and a full tank detection signal is input to the payout control device 92 (the payout control CPU 94). In response to this, the payout control CPU 94 temporarily suspends the further prize ball operation even when the prize ball instruction command is received from the main control CPU 72, and stores the number of unpaid prize balls remaining in the RAM 98. The memory of RAM 98 can be backed up even when the power is turned off, and even if a power failure (including a momentary power failure) occurs during the game, the unpaid prize ball remaining number information will not be lost .

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a launch control board 108 and a launch solenoid 110 are installed. Further, a ball feed solenoid 111 is provided in the tray unit 6. The launch control board 108, the launch solenoid 110, and the ball feed solenoid 111 constitute the above-described launch control board set 174. Among them, the launch control board 108 is provided with drive circuits for the launch solenoid 110 and the ball feed solenoid 111. ing. Among them, the ball feed solenoid 111 performs an operation of delivering the gaming balls stored in the tray unit 6 one by one to a predetermined launch position in the launcher case. Further, the firing solenoid 110 strikes the game ball sent to the shooting position, and performs an operation of continuously (intermittently) shooting one game ball toward the game area 8a as described above. Note that the firing interval of the game balls is, for example, an interval of about 0.6 seconds (within 100 per minute).

  On the other hand, the above-mentioned handle unit 16 located on the front side of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a firing lever volume 112, a touch sensor 114 and a firing stop switch 116. Among these, the firing lever volume 112 generates an analog signal that is proportional to the operation amount (so-called stroke) of the firing handle by the player. Also, the touch sensor 114 detects that the player's body is touching the handle unit 16 (the launch handle) from the change in capacitance, and outputs a detection signal. Then, the firing stop switch 116 generates a firing stop signal (contact signal) according to the operation of the player.

  A discharge relay terminal plate 118 is installed in the above-described tray unit 6, and signals from the discharge lever volume 112, the touch sensor 114, and the release stop switch 116 are transmitted via the discharge relay terminal plate 118 to the release control board 108. Sent to Also, the drive signal from the emission control board 108 is applied to the ball feed solenoid 111 via the emission relay terminal plate 118. When the player manipulates the firing handle, the firing lever volume 112 generates an analog signal (which may be an encoded digital signal) according to the amount of manipulation, and the firing solenoid 110 is driven based on the signal at this time. As a result, the strength to launch the game ball is adjusted in accordance with the amount of operation of the player. When the detection signal from the touch sensor 114 is off (low level) or the emission stop signal is input from the emission stop switch 116, the drive circuit of the emission control board 108 stops the drive of the emission solenoid 110. Do. In addition, when the game device connection terminal plate 120 is connected to the launch relay terminal plate 118 and the CR unit is not connected to the game device connection terminal plate 120, the same release occurs. The drive circuit of the control board 108 stops the drive of the firing solenoid 110.

  Further, the tray unit 6 incorporates a frequency display board 122 and a lending and return switch board 123. Among these, the frequency display board 122 is provided with a display (7-segment LED for 3 digits) of the above-described frequency display unit. In addition, a switch module connected to the ball lending button 10 and the return button 12 is mounted on the lending and return switch substrate 123, and when the sphere lending button 10 or the return button 12 is operated, the operation signal is borrowed. And, it is transmitted from the return switch substrate 123 to the CR unit via the game apparatus connection terminal board 120 such as a game ball. Further, from the CR unit, a frequency signal indicating the remaining frequency of the valuable medium is transmitted to the frequency display board 122 via the game ball or the like lending device connection terminal board 120. A display circuit (not shown) on the frequency display substrate 122 drives the display based on the frequency signal, and numerically displays the remaining frequency of the valuable medium. In addition, when the value medium is not inserted into the CR unit, or when the remaining frequency of the input value medium becomes 0, the display circuit of the frequency display substrate 122 drives the display to display a demonstration (value medium You can also display a message prompting you to

  Moreover, the pachinko machine 1 is equipped with the presentation control apparatus 124 as a structure on control. The effect control device 124 controls effects according to the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1. The presentation control device 124 is also equipped with a circuit board (composite sub control board) on which the presentation control CPU 126 which is a central processing unit is mounted. The effect control CPU 126 incorporates a semiconductor core such as the ROM 128 or the RAM 130 as a main memory together with a CPU core (not shown). The effect control CPU 126 may be of a high speed (high clock frequency) type and a wide data bus width (for example, 64 bits) type than the main control CPU 72. The effect control device 124 is provided at a position covered by the back cover unit 178 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1.

  Further, the effect control device 124 is equipped with a lamp drive circuit 132 and an acoustic drive circuit 134 in addition to an input / output driver and various peripheral ICs (not shown). The effect control CPU 126 controls the effect based on the effect command sent from the main control CPU 72, and gives commands to the lamp drive circuit 132 and the sound drive circuit 134 to emit various lamps 46 to 52 and the panel lamp 53. Or processing for actually outputting sound effects, sounds, etc. from the speakers 54, 55, 56.

  The lamp drive circuit 132 includes, for example, switching elements such as PWM (pulse width modulation) ICs and MOSFETs (not shown), and the lamp drive circuit 132 switches (or switches duty for driving voltage applied to various lamps including LEDs). ) And manage the operations such as light emission and blinking. The various lamps include the glass frame top lamp 46, the glass frame decoration lamp 58, 50, 52, and the upper dish lamp 51 described above. The board lamp 53 corresponds to an LED built in the first special electric combination 30, the second special electric combination 31, the various winning openings, or the vicinity thereof. In addition, although the example in which the upper dish lamp 51 is connected to the glass frame electric decoration board 136 is mentioned here, the receiver electric decoration board is installed in the saucer unit 6, and the upper electric dish lamp 51 It may be connected to the lamp drive circuit 132 via the same.

  The sound drive circuit 134 is a sound generator incorporating, for example, a sound ROM, a sound control IC, an amplifier, etc. (not shown). The sound drive circuit 134 drives the speakers 54 and 55 on the glass frame and the outer frame speaker 56. Sound output.

  In the present embodiment, the glass frame electric decoration substrate 136 is installed on the inner surface of the integral door unit 4, and drive signals from the lamp drive circuit 132 and the acoustic drive circuit 134 pass through the glass frame electric decoration substrate 136. To 52 and the speakers 54, 55, and 56. In addition, the above-mentioned effect switching button 45 is connected to the glass frame electric decoration substrate 136, and when the player operates the effect switching button 45, the contact signal is transmitted to the effect control device 124 through the glass frame electric decoration substrate 136. It is input. Further, the jog dial 45a is connected to the glass frame electric decoration substrate 136, and when the player rotates the jog dial 45a, the rotation signal is inputted to the effect control device 124 through the glass frame electric decoration substrate 136. . In addition, although the example which connected the production | presentation switching button 45 and the jog dial 45a to the glass frame electric decoration board | substrate 136 here is mentioned, when installing said receiving tray electric decoration board, the production switching button 45 and the jog dial 45a are receiving plate electric decoration It may be connected to the substrate.

  In addition, a panel electric decoration board 138 is installed in the game board unit 8, and a drive signal from the lamp drive circuit 132 is applied to the surface lamp 53 via the panel electric decoration board 138.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a volume change switch 902 is provided. The volume selection switch 902 is, for example, a rotary rotary switch, and can be set in 10 stages from “0” to “9”. The value of the volume switching switch 902 is positioned as the initial value setting of “volume set at power on”. However, since the volume switching switch 902 is disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, the player can not adjust the volume switching switch 902, and the adjustment of the volume switching switch 902 is limited to the game arcade clerk or the like. It can be performed. A signal from the volume change switch 902 is relayed to the panel illumination board 138 and is input to the effect control CPU 126.

  The effect display devices 42a and 42b are installed on the upper part of the first special electric symbol 30 and in front of the second special electric symbol 31, and the display screen can be viewed from the front side of the game board unit 8 ing. Furthermore, on the back side of the game board unit 8, a rendering drive control device 144 is installed, and the display operation by the rendering display devices 42a and 42b is controlled by the rendering drive control device 144. The effect drive control device 144 is equipped with a circuit board (effect drive control board) on which a drive control CPU 146, which is a general-purpose central processing unit, is mounted. The drive control CPU 146 is configured as an LSI in which semiconductor memories such as the ROM 148 and the RAM 150 are integrated with a CPU core (not shown).

  The ROM 128 of the effect control CPU 126 stores a basic program related to effect control, and the effect control CPU 126 executes effect control in accordance with the program. Control of effects includes control of effects using various lamps 46 to 52, board lamp 53, speakers 54, 55, 56, etc. Control of display effects using effect display devices 42a and 42b is included. The effect control CPU 126 transmits basic information (for example, effect number) related to effects to the drive control CPU 146, and the drive control CPU 146 that has received the information specifically displays the effect display device 42a based on the basic information. , 42b are individually controlled.

  In addition, a power supply control unit 162 is provided on the back side of the inner frame assembly 7. The power supply control unit 162 incorporates a switching power supply circuit and can generate necessary power (for example, DC + 34V, + 12V or the like) from the outside power (for example, AC24V or the like) taken from the island facility through the power cord 164. The electric power generated by the power supply control unit 162 is distributed to the main control device 70, the payout control device 92, and the effect control device 124. Furthermore, power is supplied to the firing control board 108 via the payout control device 92, and power is also supplied to the CR unit via the game apparatus connection terminal board 120 such as a game ball. In addition, power is supplied to the effect drive control device 144 via the effect control device 124, and power is distributed from the effect drive control device 144 to the effect display devices 42a and 42b. The low voltage power (for example, DC + 5 V) for logic is generated by a power supply IC (three-terminal regulator or the like) incorporated in each device. Further, as described above, the power control unit 162 is grounded to the island facility through the ground wire 166.

  The external terminal board 160 described above is connected to the payout control device 92, and various external information signals generated by the main control unit 70 (main control CPU 72) are transmitted to the external terminal board 160 via the payout control device 92. It is output to the outside from. The main controller 70 (main control CPU 72) and the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94) can output an external information signal to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 through the external terminal board 160. Signals output from the external terminal board 160 are collected, for example, by a hall computer (not shown) of the game arcade. Here, the configuration via the payout control device 92 is taken as an example, but the configuration may be such that the external information signal is output from the main control device 70 to the external terminal board 160 as it is.

[Game flow]
Next, FIG. 6 is a game flow diagram showing an example of the flow of the game by the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. The normal game by the pachinko machine 1 is started by striking (launching) a game ball into the game area 8a. Hereinafter, the flow of the game will be described on the premise of launch of the game ball.

[F01: Entry to the start winning entry]
When the game ball flows into the game area 8a and enters either the left start winning opening 26, the middle starting winning opening 28 or the right starting winning opening 27, the left starting winning opening corresponding to each starting winning opening The passage of the game ball is detected by the switch 80, the middle start winning opening switch 81 or the right start winning opening switch 82, and the special symbol lottery is performed with this as a trigger.

  The special symbol lottery is a lottery relating to whether or not the first special electric winning combination 30 is operated. If the game ball does not enter any of the start winning openings, the game flow is temporarily ended, and the game flow is started again aiming at entering the start winning openings (F01).

  Also, although not particularly illustrated, when a special symbol lottery is performed, the special symbol is variably displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time in the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35, and then the lottery result is displayed. It is stopped and displayed in the way it represents. The variation pattern of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 may be randomly changed by lottery or fixed to a fixed variation pattern.

Here, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol lottery (internal lottery) is performed triggered by entering the left start winning opening 26 or the right starting winning opening 27 while entering the middle starting winning opening 28. The second special symbol lottery (internal lottery) is performed as a trigger.
And, since the probability of winning a special symbol lottery (small hitting probability) is set to 1 (= 1/1), when the game ball enters any starting winning opening, it corresponds to the small hitting as it is Become. Therefore, it is not necessary to obtain the hit determination random number internally in the main control unit 70 in particular, but may be obtained in a daring manner. In the present embodiment, a hit (a so-called direct hit or a direct hit) is not provided especially when a big hit game is directly executed upon entering a ball at each start winning entry, but the hit determination random number obtained here is used A hit may be determined.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, there is no display mode of "off" in the special symbol, and it corresponds to "small hit 1" and "small hit 2" in the lottery with the first special symbol, and "small in the lottery with the second special symbol. It is supposed to correspond to 4 per hit and 5 for small hit. The difference between "small hit 1" and "small hit 2" for the first special symbol and "small hit 4" and "small hit 5" for the second special symbol is related to the number of times the first special electric symbol 30 is operated. If it corresponds to "small hit 1" and "small hit 2" for the first special symbol, the first special electric symbol 30 operates once, and "small hit 4" for the second special symbol, "small When it corresponds to 5 per unit, the first special electric symbol 30 operates twice.

[F02: 1st special electric symbol 30 operation]
In any case, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of a small hit by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35, the first special electric symbol 30 is actuated (released) as a trigger Operate. The operation of the first special motorized prize 30 is to change the movable piece 30a to the open position as described above, but in the present embodiment, it relates to the first special symbol over a predetermined open time (for example, about 1 second) If it corresponds to "small hit 1", "small hit 2" only once, for the second special symbol "small hit 4" for the second special symbol, if it falls to "small hit 5" only twice a short movable piece 30a It is supposed to be open.

[F03: Top prize winning entrance ball judgment]
Next, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the upper large winning opening 30b when the first special electric winning combination 30 is activated. Here, when the game ball enters the upper large winning opening 30b, the game flow further proceeds to the sorting operation in the first special electric winning combination 30. If the game ball does not enter the upper special winning opening 30b of the first special electric role 30, the game flow is temporarily ended, and the game flow is again aimed at entering the start winning opening (F01). It will start.

[F04: Specific area passage determination]
When the game flow advances into the first special electric character 30, it is determined whether or not the game ball finally passes through the specific area (V prize) through the various game ball distribution operations as described above. To be done. As a result, when the game ball is finally discharged from the first special electric symbol 30 without passing through the specific area, the game flow is unfortunately ended there, and the ball entering the start winning opening (F01) is started again. Aim to start the game flow.

[F05: Judgment of a major player]
On the other hand, when passage of a specific area (V prize) of the game ball occurs in the first special electric role 30, next, it is determined whether or not the current big hit game (major) corresponds to a self-employed big role. . Two types of self-employed high-income and ordinary high-income are defined for the high-ranking player, and which type they fall into is based on the type of hit obtained by the lottery with the first special symbol or the second special symbol. . Specifically, when the result of the lottery with the first special symbol corresponds to "small hit 1", or when the result of the lottery with the second special symbol corresponds to "small hit 4", the self-employed great role It corresponds to (Self-hit jackpot). On the other hand, when the result of the lottery with the first special symbol corresponds to "small hit 2", or when the result of the lottery with the second special symbol corresponds to "small hit 5", the big player (normal big hit (normal big hit) It corresponds to). Here, the self-employed jackpot (self-employed jackpot) represents a jackpot that the jackpot continues when the game ball is passed to a specific area during the jackpot game, while the jackpot (usually a jackpot) is a jackpot game condition Represents a big hit that continues without.

[F06: Execution of one's own big role]
When the player plays an important role, the first special electric symbol 30 operates again. Specifically, for example, whether the upper large winning opening 30b is opened a predetermined number of times (for example, 18 times) over a predetermined opening time (for example, 29 seconds), or is there a predetermined number (for example, eight) game balls A round is made until one of the conditions is satisfied, and when the game ball passes the specific area again during this round, the next round is started, and this round is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) The game of a self-prominent role that is repeated over) is executed. In addition, when a game ball does not pass a specific area again during the round, the game of the self-prime game will end without the next round being started. During such a self-indulgent role, the more rounds continue, the more the player can collect many prize balls during that time. In the present embodiment, [F02] the first special electric combination 30 operation is the first round.

[F07: Regular Major Performance]
On the other hand, when a major role is usually executed, a second special electric symbol 31 different from the first special electric symbol 30 is operated. Specifically, for example, whether the lower large winning opening 31b is opened a predetermined number of times (for example, once) for a predetermined opening time (for example, 29 seconds), or is there a predetermined number (for example, eight) of game ball winnings A game of a regular protagonist is executed in which one round is made until any of the conditions are satisfied, and this round is repeated for a predetermined number of consecutive operations (for example, eight times). During such a regular game, a large number of balls can be generated into the lower large winning opening 31b, which is normally closed, during a short period of time, and in the meanwhile, the players collectively get many balls of prize. be able to. In the present embodiment, [F02] the first special electric combination 30 operation is the first round.

  The above is the flow of the game by the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, but the progress of such a game and the effects accompanying it are controlled by the electronic device centering on the main control device 70 and the effect control device 124 There is. Thus, the control process executed by the main control CPU 72 of the main control device 70 will be described next.

[Reset start (main) processing]
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the main control CPU 72 starts a reset start process. The reset start process prepares the initial state of the pachinko machine 1 by restoring the gaming state (so-called power recovery) based on the backup information stored at the time of the previous power shutoff or clearing the backup information conversely. It is a process for Further, the reset start process is positioned as a main process (main control program) for guaranteeing a stable gaming operation of the pachinko machine 1 after adjustment of the initial state.

  7 and 8 are flowcharts showing an example of the procedure of the reset start process. Hereinafter, the process performed by the main control CPU 72 will be described step by step.

  Step S101: The main control CPU 72 first sets the top address of the stack area in the stack pointer.

  Step S102: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 sets the vector system interrupt mode (mode 2) and corrects the default RST system interrupt mode (mode 0). As a result, the main control CPU 72 can refer to an arbitrary address (but the least significant bit is 0) as an interrupt vector and execute the specified interrupt handler.

  Step S103: The main control CPU 72 executes here a reset waiting process. This processing is for securing a certain standby time (for example, several thousands of ms) at the time of reset start (for example, power on) and checking the main power failure detection signal during that time. Specifically, when the main control CPU 72 sets the loop counter for the waiting time, it checks the bit of the input port of the main power failure detection signal while decrementing the value of the loop counter. The main power failure detection signal is input from, for example, a power supply monitoring IC which is a peripheral device. Then, if the input of the main power failure detection signal is confirmed before the loop counter becomes 0, the main control CPU 72 resumes the processing from the beginning. As a result, for example, it is possible to achieve system protection when the operations of turning on and off the main power switch (not shown) are repeatedly performed within a short time (about 1 to 2 seconds).

  Step S104: Next, the main control CPU 72 permits access to the work area of the RAM 76. Specifically, the RAM protect set value in the work area is reset (00H). As a result, access to the work area of the RAM 76 is permitted thereafter.

  Step S105: Further, the main control CPU 72 initializes the mask register in order to set an interrupt mask. Specifically, the value for enabling the CTC interrupt is stored in the mask register.

  Step S106: The main control CPU 72 refers to the input signal from the RAM clear switch previously saved, and confirms whether the RAM clear switch has been operated (switch ON). If the RAM clear switch is not operated (No), then step S107 is executed.

  Step S107: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the backup information is stored in the RAM 76, that is, whether or not the backup validity determination flag is set. If the backup is normally ended in the previous power-off process and the backup validity determination flag (for example, “A55AH”) is set (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S108.

  Step S108: The main control CPU 72 executes a thumb check on the backup information in the RAM 76. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 sum-checks all areas of the work area (user work area including the prohibited area and the stack area) of the RAM 76 except the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer. If the result of the thumb check is normal (Yes), then the main control CPU 72 executes step S109.

Step S109: The main control CPU 72 resets the backup validity determination flag (for example, "0000H").
Step S110: Further, the main control CPU 72 clears the command which was awaiting transmission immediately before the occurrence of the previous power-off.

  Step S111: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes effect control return processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 transmits, to the effect control device 124, a return command (for example, a model specification command). In response to this, the effect control device 124 can restore the effect state (for example, the sound output content, the light emission state of various lamps, and the like) which were being executed at the previous power-off time.

  Step S112: The main control CPU 72 executes state recovery processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets various values in the work area of the RAM 76 based on the backup information, and the gaming state (for example, the display mode of the special symbol, the operation memory content, etc.) Restore various flag states, random number update state, etc.). Further, the main control CPU 72 restores the value of the PC register which has been backed up.

  On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch is operated when the power is turned on (step S106: Yes), when the backup validity determination flag is not set (step S107: No), or when the backup information is not normal. (Step S108: No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S113.

Step S113: The main control CPU 72 clears the stored contents other than the use prohibited area of the RAM 76. As a result, the work area and the stack area of the RAM 76 are all initialized, and even if valid backup information is stored, its contents are erased.
Step S114: Further, the main control CPU 72 performs initial setting of the RAM 76.

  Step S115: The main control CPU 72 executes effect control output processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs a command (command necessary for effect control) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 after the initial setting.

  Step S116: The main control CPU 72 executes a payout control output process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs an instruction command for starting the payout of the winning balls to the payout control device 92.

  Step S117: The main control CPU 72 executes CTC initialization processing to initialize CTC (counter / timer circuit) which is a peripheral device. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets an interrupt vector register, and sets an interrupt count value (for example, 4 ms) in CTC. Thus, when a CTC interrupt occurs next, the main control CPU 72 can continue the processing from the program address of the PC register which has been backed up.

  When the above procedure is executed in the reset start process, the main control CPU 72 shifts to the main loop shown in FIG. 8 (connection symbol A → A).

  Step S118, Step S119: The main control CPU 72 prohibits the interruption, and then executes a power-off occurrence check process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 performs a bit check on the input port of the main power failure detection signal to monitor the occurrence of the power failure (decrease in the supply voltage). When the power is shut off, the main control CPU 72 clears the output port buffer corresponding to the upper large winning opening solenoid 90 and the lower large winning opening solenoid 95, and the whole of the work area of the RAM 76 excluding the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer. Backup the contents of and also save the sum result value in the sumcheck buffer. Then, the main control CPU 72 stores the above effective value (for example, "A55AH") in the backup validity determination flag area, prohibits the access of the RAM 76, and stops the process (NOP). On the other hand, if power supply interruption does not occur, the main control CPU 72 executes step S120 next. There is also a well-known programming example in which the CPU executes the processing at the time of occurrence of the power-off as the non-maskable interrupt (NMI) processing.

  Step S120: The main control CPU 72 executes an initial value update random number update process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 increments random numbers for updating (changing) the initial values of various software random numbers. In the present embodiment, various random numbers (for example, a big hit symbol random number, a variation pattern determination random number, etc.) except the big hit decision random number (hardware random number) are generated on the program. In addition, about the fluctuation pattern determination random number corresponding to a special symbol, it can be generated as needed, and when not using, processing of random number generation can be omitted. In any case, these software random numbers are updated by the loop counter within a predetermined range in another interrupt processing (step S201 in FIG. 10), but in this processing, the loop counter is updated each time the random number value makes one round. The initial value of (it does not have to be all random numbers) has been changed. The initial value updating random number is used to change the initial value randomly, and in step S120, the initial value updating random number is updated. Note that the reason why step S120 is executed after the interrupt is prohibited in step S118 is the same process as another interrupt management process (step S202 in FIG. 10). ) To prevent. As described above, in the present embodiment, the big hit determination random number is a hardware random number generated by the random number generator 75, and its update period is faster (for example, several μs) faster than the timer interrupt period (for example, several ms). Since it is), it is not necessary to update the initial value of the big hit decision random number.

  Steps S121 and S122: The main control CPU 72 permits interruption and performs other random number update processing. The random numbers updated in this process are random numbers (such as fluctuation pattern determination random numbers) that are not related to the determination of the winning type (hit type) among the software random numbers. This process is performed in the remaining time when the timer interruption occurs while the main loop is being executed and the main control CPU 72 executes another interrupt management process (FIG. 10). The contents of the interrupt management process will be described later.

[Power-off occurrence check processing]
FIG. 9 is a flow chart specifically showing an example of the procedure of the power failure occurrence check process described above.
Step S130: Here, first, the main control CPU 72 sets conditions for a power supply interruption occurrence check. This check condition can be set, for example, as an on-counter value for confirming that the main power failure detection signal is continuously output.

  Step S132: Next, the main control CPU 72 reads the main power failure detection switch input port, and confirms whether or not the main power failure detection signal is output (checks a specific bit). Although not particularly shown, the main power failure detection switch is mounted, for example, on the main control device 70, and this main power failure detection switch monitors the drive voltage supplied from the power control unit 162, and the voltage level is When the voltage drops below the reference voltage, the main power failure detection signal is output. The main power failure detection switch may be incorporated in the power control unit 162. When the main control CPU 72 confirms that the main power failure detection signal is not output at the present time (No), the main control CPU 72 exits this processing and returns to the reset start processing. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the main power failure detection signal is output (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S134.

  Step S134: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the above-mentioned check condition is satisfied. Specifically, for example, 1 is subtracted from the on-counter value set in the previous step S130, and it is checked whether the result is 0 or not. If the on-counter value is not 0 at this point in time (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to step S132 to check the main power failure detection switch input port again. Then, when the check condition is satisfied by repeating the loop from step S134 to step S132 (step S134: Yes), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S136.

  Step S136: The main control CPU 72 clears the output port buffer corresponding to the test signal terminal and the command control signal in addition to the output port corresponding to the upper large winning opening solenoid 90 and the lower large winning opening solenoid 95 as described above.

Steps S138 and S140: Next, the main control CPU 72 adds the entire contents of the work area of the RAM 76 excluding the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer in 1-byte units, and repeats until addition is completed for all areas. .
Step S142: When the calculation of the sum is completed for the entire area (step S140: Yes), the main control CPU 72 stores the sum result value in the sum check buffer.

Step S144: Next, the main control CPU 72 stores the valid value in the backup validity determination flag area as described above.
Step S146: Further, the main control CPU 72 stores “01H” representing the access prohibition as the protect value of the RAM 76, and prohibits the access to the work area (including the unusable area and the stack area) of the RAM 76.
Step S148: The main control CPU 72 then enters a standby loop, and stops all other processing in preparation for interruption of the main power supply. After the occurrence of a main power failure, backup power is supplied from a backup power supply circuit (for example, a circuit including a capacitive element mounted on the main control device 70) not shown, so the stored contents of the RAM 76 are lost even after the main power failure. It is held without doing. The backup power supply circuit may be incorporated in the power control unit 162, for example.

  Through the above processing, all the information stored in the work area of the RAM 76 to be backed up (sum addition target) is retained as storage in the RAM 76 even after the main power is turned off. Further, the stored storage is restored as backup information at the time of power-off after confirming that the checksum is normal in the previous reset start processing (FIG. 7).

[Interrupt management processing (timer interrupt processing)]
Next, the interrupt management process (timer interrupt process) will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the interrupt management process. The main control CPU 72 executes interrupt management processing every predetermined time (for example, several ms) based on the interrupt request signal from the counter / timer circuit. Each step will be described below.

  Step S200: First, the main control CPU 72 saves the values of the registers (each pair of the accumulator A and the flag register F and the general purpose registers B to L) used during execution of the main loop in the save area of the RAM 76. In the registers (A to L) after the values are saved, another value can be written in the interrupt management process.

  Step S201: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes lottery random number update processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the counter for generating various random numbers for lottery. The value of each counter is incremented in the random number counter area of the RAM 76, and loops within a prescribed range. The various random numbers include, for example, a jackpot symbol random number and the like.

  Step S202: The main control CPU 72 executes initial value update random number update processing here as well. The contents of the process are the same as described above.

  Step S203: The main control CPU 72 executes an input process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 inputs various switch signals from the input / output (I / O) port 79 (winning detection information generating means). Specifically, the winning detection signal from the left start winning opening switch 80, the middle starting winning opening switch 81 or the right starting winning opening switch 82, the specific area switch 700, the upper count switch 84, the lower count switch 85 or the discharge detection switch 900 Read the input state (ON / OFF) of the passage detection signal from.

  Step S204: Here, the main control CPU 72 executes security management processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not an incorrect prize has occurred based on the input state (ON / OFF) of the prize detection signal read in the previous input process (step S203) (winning correctness or not) Determination means). Then, when it is determined that an illegal prize has occurred, the main control CPU 72 generates an illegal prize error command (illegal prize information generating means), and rewrites a bit of a prize detection signal due to illegal prize from ON to OFF (prize detection information Erasing means). Further, the main control CPU 72 monitors the fraudulent activity by the magnetic sensor 204 and the vibration sensor 206 described above, and determines whether or not excessive winning has occurred.

  Step S205: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the game is stopped. Specifically, it is checked whether the game stop flag is set to ON (game stop function is ON). As a result, when it is confirmed that the game is stopped (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes the processing of step S209 and the subsequent steps without executing the processing of step S206 to step S208. On the other hand, if it can not be confirmed that the game is stopped (No), the main control CPU 72 executes the next step S206. Note that the game stop flag is set in the security management process described above.

  Step S206: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes switch input event processing. In this processing, processing is performed based on a signal that is maintained without being erased as an incorrect winning among the switch signals input in the previous input processing. For example, the main control CPU 72 is a winning detection signal from the left start winning opening switch 80, the middle starting winning opening switch 81 or the right starting winning opening switch 82, the specific area switch 700, the upper count switch 84, the lower count switch 85 or the discharge detection switch Based on the passage detection signal from 900, determination of an event that occurred during the game is performed, and further processing is executed according to each event that occurred. The specific contents of the switch input event process will be described later using another flowchart.

  In this embodiment, when a winning detection signal (ON) is input from the left start winning opening switch 80 or the right starting winning opening switch 82, the main control CPU 72 triggers an internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol (lottery trigger) It determines that the event which becomes In addition, when the winning detection signal (ON) is input from the middle start winning opening switch 81, the main control CPU 72 determines that an event serving as an internal lottery trigger (lottery trigger) corresponding to the second special symbol has occurred. If it is determined that one of the events has occurred, the main control CPU 72 executes processing in accordance with each occurrence event. In addition, the main control CPU 72, with regard to the left start winning opening switch 80, the middle starting winning opening switch 81 and the right starting winning opening switch 82, with which switch an event serving as an internal lottery trigger (lottery trigger) has occurred A switch-specific winning command may be transmitted to the effect control CPU 126 for distinction.

  Step S207: The main control CPU 72 executes special game management processing during interrupt management processing. These processes are for advancing the game in the pachinko machine 1 specifically. In this special game management process, the main control CPU 72 controls the execution of the internal lottery corresponding to the special symbol described above, and the variable display and the stop display by the first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35 Control the operation of the first special motorized item 30 according to the display result. The details of the special game management process will be described later using another flowchart.

[Regarding the number of winning balls and the number of winning gaming balls]
The number of winning balls of the starting opening of the first special symbol and the number of winning balls of the starting opening of the second special symbol are respectively set to one or more specified numbers. Also, the number of winning balls may be made different between the starting opening of the first special symbol and the starting opening of the second special symbol. Furthermore, based on the winning probability of the special symbol and the expected value of the total number of acquired game balls (average number of balls obtained in a series of periods from the first hit to the end of the time saving state), the lowest winning ball number is set You may Furthermore, the probability of winning special symbols, the expected value of the total number of acquired game balls, the number of opening of the big winning opening, the opening time of the big winning opening, the maximum number of winnings of the big winning opening, and the number of winning balls of the big winning opening are predetermined. If the condition is satisfied, a big hit may be set such that the number of winning game balls per one big hit is less than 1⁄4 of the maximum number of winning ball games.

  Step S208: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a prize ball payout process. In this process, based on the winning detection signals inputted from the various switches 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86 in the previous input process (step S203), an award for instructing the payout control device 92 to determine the number of prize balls. Output a ball pointing command. Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a prize ball number command for the effect control device 124, and stores this in the command buffer.

  Step S209: The main control CPU 72 executes a motor management process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 detects the origin position of the rotation of the rotary motor 213, and when outputting drive signals to various motors, stores the drive signals in the corresponding port output request buffer. The main control CPU 72 generates a drive signal based on the operation pattern corresponding to each motor in the motor management process. The details of the motor management process will be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S210: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes external information processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sends the above external information signal (for example, winning ball information, door opening information, symbol determination number information, big hit information, starting opening information, security error) to the hall computer of the game arcade through the external terminal board 160 Store information etc. in the port output request buffer.

  In the present embodiment, among the various external information signals, for example, “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” as the big hit information is outputted to the outside, so that the external electronic device connected to the pachinko machine 1 (data display Can provide various jackpot information to a game or a hall computer). That is, by dividing and outputting the big hit information into a plurality of "big hit 1" to "big hit 5", it becomes possible to count and manage the type (winning type) of the big hit from these combinations with a not-shown hall computer. . In addition, based on the jackpot information, for example by the data display device (not shown) to count and display the number of big hit occurrences within the past several business days for each pachinko machine 1 and recognize whether it is currently a big hit for each platform It is also possible to recognize whether or not the symbol variation time is currently being shortened for each table. In this external information processing, the main control CPU 72 controls in detail the output state (set of ON or OFF) of each of “big hit 1” to “big hit 5”.

  Step S211: Further, the main control CPU 72 executes test signal processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates various test signals representing its own internal state (for example, special symbol game management state, big hit, etc.), and stores these in the port output request buffer. With this test signal, for example, the internal state of the main control CPU 72 can be tested outside the main control device 70.

  Step S212: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes display output management processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 controls the lighting state of the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35, and the like. Specifically, the drive signal stored in the port output request buffer in the special game management process (step S207) is port-outputted. The drive signal is stored in the port output request buffer as byte data to be applied to each LED. As a result, each LED is driven in a predetermined display mode (a mode in which symbol variation display, stop display and the like are performed).

  Step S213: Further, the main control CPU 72 executes an output management process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 performs port output of the external information signal (byte data) stored in the port output request buffer in the previous external information processing (step S210). Further, the main control CPU 72 outputs a port by combining the drive signals of the upper large winning opening solenoid 90 and the lower large winning opening solenoid 95 stored in the port output request buffer, the test signal, and the like.

  Step S214: The main control CPU 72 executes effect control output processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 checks whether there is a command to be sent to the effect control device 124 (command necessary for effect control) in the command buffer, and if there is an unsent command, the output target command Port out.

  Step S215: Then, the main control CPU 72 clears the port output request buffer stored by this CTC interrupt.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the processing of the step S207 to the step S214 (game control program module) is executed as timer interrupt processing is given, but these processings are executed by being incorporated in the main loop of the CPU There are also known programming examples.

  Step S216: When the above processing is completed, the main control CPU 72 stores a value (01H) for designating the end of interruption in the interruption program counter, and ends the CTC interruption.

  Steps S217 and S218: The main control CPU 72 restores the values of the saved registers (A to L) and permits the next CTC interrupt. Thereafter, the main control CPU 72 returns to the main loop (the program address designated by the stack pointer).

[Switch input event processing]
FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the switch input event process (step S206 in FIG. 10). Each step will be described below.

  Step S11: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the left start winning opening switch 80 or the right start winning opening switch 82 corresponding to the first special symbol. If the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S12 and executes the first special symbol storage processing. The contents of the specific processing will be described later using another flowchart. On the other hand, when there is no input of the winning detection signal (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S13.

  Step S13: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not a winning detection signal is inputted from the middle start winning opening switch 81 corresponding to the second special symbol. If the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S14 and executes the second special symbol storage processing. Also here, the contents of the specific processing will be further described later using another flowchart. On the other hand, when there is no input of the winning detection signal (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S15.

  Step S15: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the upper count switch 84 corresponding to the upper large winning opening 30b. If the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S16 and executes upper large winning opening count processing. In the upper large winning a prize opening count processing, the main control CPU 72 counts the number of gaming balls entered in the first special electric winning combination 30. On the other hand, when there is no input of the winning detection signal (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S17.

  Step S17: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the lower count switch 85 corresponding to the lower large winning opening 31b. If the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S18 and executes the lower large winning opening count processing. In the lower large winning opening count processing, the main control CPU 72 counts the number of gaming balls entered in the second special electric winning combination 31. On the other hand, when there is no input of the winning detection signal (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S19.

  Step S19: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not a detection signal is input from the specific area switch 700 corresponding to the specific area provided inside the first special electric symbol 30. If the input of the detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S20 and sets the specific area passage flag to ON. The specific area passing flag is stored in the RAM 76. When the specific area passing flag is set to ON, the main control CPU 72 can start the big hit game. The specific area passage flag is set to OFF after the end of the big hit game. On the other hand, when the detection signal is not input (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S21.

Step S21: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not a detection signal is input from the discharge detection switch 900 provided inside the first special electric combination 30. If the input of the detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S22 and executes the discharge number counting process. In the discharge number counting process, the main control CPU 72 executes a process of adding the value of the discharged ball number counter according to the detection signal from the discharge detection switch 900. Thereby, the main control CPU 72 can count the number of gaming balls discharged from the first special electric combination 30. On the other hand, when the detection signal is not input (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the interrupt management process (FIG. 10). In addition, about the discharge | emission detection switch 900, the number of discharge | emissions from the 1st special motorized goods 30 can be confirmed only by discharge | emission detection switch 900 by arrange | positioning in the position which also passes the game ball which passed specific area.
When the above process is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the interrupt management process (FIG. 10).

[First special symbol memory processing]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the first special symbol storage process. Hereinafter, the first special symbol storage process will be described according to a procedure example.

  Step S30: Here, first, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not there is operation memory for the special symbol. The confirmation about the presence or absence of operation memory is performed for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and if there is operation memory in any of the special symbols, it is determined that there is operation memory for the special symbol. In this embodiment, two or more operation memories are not provided in the special symbol, so here, for example, if there is a big hit decision random number (one piece) already transferred to the random number storage area of the RAM 76, the main control CPU 72 It is determined that there is operation memory for the symbol (Yes). If there is already an operation memory (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event processing (FIG. 11). On the other hand, when there is no operation memory (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S32. In addition, it is good also as using a special symbol operation memory number counter (upper limit number 1 piece) from the structure of a control program here. In this case, the main control CPU 72 refers to the value of the special symbol operation memory number counter, and determines that there is an operation memory when the operation memory number is 1 (Yes). If the number of operation memories is not 1 (= 0), the main control CPU 72 determines that there is no operation memory (No).

  Step S32: When it is judged that there is no operation memory in previous Step S30 (Step S30: No), main control CPU72 is a big hit decided random number value corresponding to the first special symbol from random number generator 75 through the above sampling circuit 77 To get The acquisition of the random number value is performed by specifying the pin address of the random number generator 75. When the main control CPU 72 has a data bus width of 8 bits, the designation of the address is performed by dividing the upper and lower bytes into two, one byte each. When the main control CPU 72 reads the big hit decision random number value corresponding to the first special symbol from the designated address, it saves it as the big hit decision random number in the address of the transfer destination (random number storage area).

  Step S33: Next, the main control CPU 72 acquires a jackpot symbol random number value corresponding to the first special symbol from the jackpot symbol random number counter area of the RAM 76. The acquisition of the random number value is also performed by specifying the address of the jackpot symbol random number counter area. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot symbol random number value from the designated address, the main control CPU 72 saves the value as the jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the first special symbol in the transfer destination address.

  Step S34: Further, the main control CPU 72 acquires, for example, a variation pattern determination random number from the variation random number counter area of the RAM 76 as a random number value regarding the variation condition of the first special symbol. Similarly, acquisition of the random number value is performed by specifying the address of the variable random number counter area. Then, when the fluctuation pattern determination random number is acquired from the designated address, the main control CPU 72 saves it in the address of the transfer destination.

  Step S36: The main control CPU 72 stores the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol random number and the variation pattern determination random number saved in the first special symbol and the second special symbol in common in the random number storage area (empty at this point) Transfer and store these random numbers as a set.

  Step S38: The main control CPU 72 executes effect command output setting processing for the first special symbol. This processing is for setting for transmitting, for example, a starting opening winning sound control command to the effect control device 124.

  The main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 11) when the above procedure is completed or when the special symbol operation storage is already present (step S30: Yes).

[Second special symbol memory processing]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the second special symbol storage process. Hereinafter, the second special symbol storage process will be described according to a procedure example.

  Step S40: Here, first, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not there is operation memory for the special symbol. The confirmation about the presence or absence of operation memory is performed for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and if there is operation memory in any of the special symbols, it is determined that there is operation memory for the special symbol. In this embodiment, two or more operation memories are not provided in the special symbol, so here, for example, if there is a big hit decision random number (one piece) already transferred to the random number storage area of the RAM 76, the main control CPU 72 It is determined that there is operation memory for the symbol (Yes). If there is already an operation memory (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event processing (FIG. 11). On the other hand, when there is no operation memory (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S42.

  Step S42: If it is determined that there is no operation memory in the previous step S40 (step S40: No), the main control CPU 72 controls the random number generator 75 through the above sampling circuit 77 to determine the big hit determined random number corresponding to the second special symbol. To get The acquisition of the random number value is performed by specifying the pin address of the random number generator 75. When the main control CPU 72 has a data bus width of 8 bits, the designation of the address is performed by dividing the upper and lower bytes into two, one byte each. When the main control CPU 72 reads the big hit decision random number value corresponding to the second special symbol from the designated address, it saves it as a big hit decision random number in the address of the transfer destination (random number storage area).

  Step S43: Next, the main control CPU 72 acquires a jackpot symbol random number value corresponding to the second special symbol from the jackpot symbol random number counter area of the RAM 76. The acquisition of the random number value is also performed by specifying the address of the jackpot symbol random number counter area. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot symbol random number value from the designated address, the main control CPU 72 saves it as a jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the second special symbol at the transfer destination address.

  Step S44: Further, the main control CPU 72 acquires, for example, a variation pattern determination random number from the variation random number counter area of the RAM 76 as a random number value regarding the variation condition of the second special symbol. Similarly, acquisition of the random number value is performed by specifying the address of the variable random number counter area. Then, when the fluctuation pattern determination random number is acquired from the designated address, the main control CPU 72 saves it in the address of the transfer destination.

  Step S46: The main control CPU 72 transfers the saved big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol random number and the variation pattern determination random number to the random number storage area used at the first special symbol and the second special symbol in common (empty at this point) And store these random numbers as a set.

  Step S48: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect command output setting process for the second special symbol. This processing is for setting for transmitting, for example, a starting opening winning sound control command to the effect control device 124.

  The main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 11) when the above procedure is completed or when the special symbol operation storage is already present (step S40: Yes).

[Special game management processing]
Next, the details of the special game management process will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of the special game management process. The special game management process is a special game control module selection process (step S1000), a special symbol variation start waiting process (step S1500), a special symbol variation processing (step S2000), a special symbol stop display processing (step S2500), and 1 Special electric combination product operation start waiting process (step S3000), small hitting first special electric combination opening process (step S3500), small hitting first special electric combination closing process (step S4000), small hitting first 1 Special electric combination product operation end processing (step S4500), big hit second special electric combination product operation start processing (step S5000), big hit second special electric combination product open processing (step S5500), big hit second special electric Role closing effective processing (step S5550), the big hit second special electric role closing processing (step S6000) , Big hit second special electric combination product operation end process (step S6500), big hit first special electric combination product operation start process (step S6600), big hit first special electric combination product open process (step S6620), big hit First special electric combination closing processing (step S6640), big hit first special combination closing processing (step S6660), big hit first special combination ending processing (step S6680), and residual ball error The configuration includes a subroutine group of command setting processing (step S7000). Here, first, the basic flow of the special game management process will be described along each process.

  Step S1000: In the special game control module selection process, the main control CPU 72 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (one of steps S1500 to S6680). For example, the main control CPU 72 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the program address of the remaining ball error command setting process (step S7000) as the return address in the "jump table". . Which process to select as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the process performed so far. For example, if the special symbol has not yet started variable display, the main control CPU 72 selects the special symbol change start waiting process (step S1500) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the special symbol variation start waiting process has already been completed, the main control CPU 72 selects the special symbol variation in-progress process (step S2000) as the next jump destination, and if the special symbol variation in-process has been completed, It is condition that the special symbol stop display process (step S2500) is selected as the next jump destination. In the present embodiment, the address of the jump destination is specified in the “jump table” and the process is selected. However, the “process flag”, the “process selection flag”, etc. are used separately from such a selection method. There are also known programming examples in which the CPU chooses what to do next.

  Further, as described above, when the main control CPU 72 selects the next jump destination, the progress of processing up to the present is represented by the value of “special game management status”. For example, if the special symbol has not yet started variable display, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the "special game management status" up to the present as "00H". On the other hand, if the special symbol change start waiting process has already been completed, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the "special game management status" so far to "01H", and if the special symbol change processing has been completed , The value of the "special game management status" so far is set to "02H". The setting of the value of such "special game management status" will be described later. In any case, the main control CPU 72 refers to the value of the “special game management status” in the special game control module selection process, and selects the process to be the jump destination at that time (any one of step S1500 to step S6680). Can.

  The special game control module selection process (step S1000) is selected as the jump destination from step S1500 to step S6680 as described above, and any remaining ball error command setting process (step S7000) is performed every time. It is executed by interrupt.

  Step S1500: As described above, when the value of the "special game management status" is "00H", the main control CPU 72 executes a special symbol variation start waiting process in the special game management process. In the special symbol variation start waiting process, the main control CPU 72 performs an operation of adjusting the conditions for starting the variation display of the special symbol. For example, when there is no special symbol operation memory number, the main control CPU 72 stores the storage of the hit determination random number of the special symbol and the hit symbol random number in the common storage area. Further, the main control CPU 72 compares the hit determination random number stored in the common storage area with the hit value to make a hit determination. In the present embodiment, since the winning probability (so-called small hit probability) of the special symbol lottery is 1, the hit determination at this time is a confirmation process. The specific contents of the process will be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S2000: If the value of the “special game management status” is “01H”, the main control CPU 72 executes the special symbol variation in progress processing in the special game management process. In the special symbol variation processing, the main control CPU 72 performs drive control of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 while counting the variation timer. Specifically, an ON or OFF drive signal (1 byte data) is output to each segment and dot (No. 0 to No. 7) of two 7-segment LEDs. The pattern of the drive signal changes with the passage of time, whereby the variation display of the special symbol is performed. After this, when the count of the fluctuation timer becomes 0, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the “special game management status” to “02H”.

  Step S2500: When the value of the "special game management status" is updated to "02H", the main control CPU 72 executes the special symbol stop display processing in the special game management processing. In the special symbol stop display processing, the main control CPU 72 performs drive control of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 while counting the stop display timer. Similarly, although the drive signal of ON or OFF is output with respect to each segment and dot of two 7 segment LED, the pattern of a drive signal is constant and, thereby, stop display of a special symbol is performed. In this case, the stop display mode of the special symbol corresponds to the winning type determined in the above-mentioned special symbol variation start waiting process. Thereafter, when the count of the stop display timer becomes 0, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the “special game management status” to “03H”.

  Step S3000: When the value of the "special game management status" is updated to "03H", the main control CPU 72 executes the first special electric roll operation start waiting process in the special game management process. In the first special electric combination product operation start waiting process, the main control CPU 72 executes a countdown of the upper large winning opening opening start timer as a special game timer. In addition, the counting time of the upper large winning a prize opening opening start timer is a rendering time (for example, several seconds) necessary to make the player aware of the opening start of the first special electric winning combination 30 (upper large winning opening 30b) described above. It is set based on. After that, when the count of the upper prize winning opening open start timer becomes 0, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the “special game management status” to “04H”.

  Step S3500: If the value of the “special game management status” is updated to “04H”, the main control CPU 72 executes the small hit first special electric role opening process in the special game management process. In the small hitting first special electric combination opening process, the main control CPU 72 controls the opening operation of the first special electric combination 30. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 counts the number of gaming balls that have won through the upper large winning opening 30b while counting the upper large winning opening first opening timer, and sets a drive signal to the upper large winning opening solenoid 90. Thus, the opening and closing operations of the first special motorized item 30 are performed. In addition, when closing after opening the first special electric character 30, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the "special game management status" to "05H". Note that the details of the small hit first special electric combination product opening process will be described later using yet another flowchart.

  Step S4000: If the value of the "special game management status" is updated to "05H", the main control CPU 72 executes the small hit first special electric role closing process in the special game management process. In the small hitting first special electric combination closing process, the main control CPU 72 executes various internal processes associated with the closing of the first special electric combination 30. The various internal processes include, for example, a process of confirming the discharge completion of the gaming ball that has won a prize when the first special electric character 30 is opened, and a process of confirming the presence or absence of passage through a specific area. When these processes are ended, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the "special game management status" to "06H". Note that the details of the small hit first special electric combination product closing process will be described later using yet another flowchart.

  Further, when the main control CPU 72 detects that the gaming ball has passed the specific area in the small hit first special electric combination closing process, the main hit CPU 72 sets a value (01H) to the big hit flag, and the big hit type command Set At the same time, the main control CPU 72 generates a big hit type command including information such as a big hit, a big hit, etc. according to the type of stop symbol (win symbol) of the special symbol at the time of small hit. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 10).

  Step S4500: If the value of the “special game management status” is updated to “06H”, the main control CPU 72 executes the small hitting first special electric role operation start process in the special game management process. The main control CPU 72 executes various internal processes associated with the termination of the operation of the first special electric symbol 30 in the small hitting first special electric symbol operation termination process. The various internal processes include, for example, a process of confirming an elapse of an ending time for determining the completion of the operation of the first special electric symbol 30, or setting a big hit state transition command. Here, when setting the jackpot state transition command, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of “special game management status” based on the type of jackpot. In the case of the normal big hit, the value of the "special game management status" is updated to "07H", and in the case of the own power big hit, the value of the "special game management status" is updated to "0 CH". On the other hand, when the jackpot state transition command is not set, the main control CPU 72 returns the "special game management status" to the initial value "00H". The details of the small hit first special electric combination product operation end process will also be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S5000: The jackpot second special electric role operation start process is executed when the value of the "special game management status" is updated to "07H" in the previous small hit first special electric role operation end process Be done. In this big hit second special electric combination product operation start process, the main control CPU 72 executes pre-processing when the second special electric combination 31 is operated again. That is, the main control CPU 72 executes the countdown of the big hit start waiting time timer as a special game timer, and when the count of the timer reaches 0, the operating condition (number of execution rounds, opening time per round, Set the open frequency, interval time, etc.). Further, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the “special game management status” to “08H”. Thereafter, during the big hit game, the value of “special game management status” is updated from “08H” to “0BH” according to the progress of the game, and step S5500 to step S6500 are executed according to the value at that time. become. In addition, the details of the jackpot second special electric combination product operation start processing will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  Step S5500: If the value of the “special game management status” is updated to “08H”, the main control CPU 72 executes a big hit second special electric combination product opening process. The main control CPU 72 controls the opening / closing operation of the second special electric combination 31 in the big hit second special connection combination open process. As a result, one round of the jackpot game will be executed. When finishing the big hit game for one round and closing the second special electric role 31, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the "special game management status" to "09H". The details of the jackpot second special motorized character opening process will also be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S5550: When the value of the “special game management status” is updated to “09H”, the main control CPU 72 executes the next big hit second special electric role closing effect valid process. In this big hit second special electric combination closing effect processing, main control CPU72 executes the countdown of lower large winning a prize opening closing effective time timer, when the count of the timer becomes 0, value of “special game management status” Update to 0AH. This process is executed to adjust the time involved in the opening and closing of the second special electric symbol 31.

  Step S6000: When the value of the “special game management status” is updated to “0AH”, the main control CPU 72 executes the next big hit second special electric role closing process. The main control CPU 72 executes internal processing according to the completion of closing of the second special electric symbol 31 in the big hit second special electric symbol closing process. In this internal processing, the main control CPU 72 confirms the number of rounds executed so far, and if the number of executed rounds has not reached the set number of rounds (the number of continuous operations), the value of “special game management status” Return to "08H". In this case, in the next special game control module selection process (step S1000), the previous big hit second special electric combination open process (step S5500) is selected again. On the other hand, when the number of already executed rounds reaches the set number of rounds, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the “special game management status” to “0BH”. In addition, the details of the jackpot second special electric combination product closing process will be further described later using another flowchart.

  Step S6500: When the value of the “special game management status” is updated to “0BH”, the main control CPU 72 executes a big hit second special electric combination product operation end process. The main control CPU 72 executes the countdown of the big hit ending time timer in this big hit second special electric combination product operation end processing. When the timer count reaches 0, the "special game management status" is returned to the initial value "00H" (steps S5000 to S6500: special game execution means). As a result, it becomes possible to change the special symbol (or to add the number of stored memories) after that. In addition, the details of the jackpot second special electric combination product operation end processing will be further described later using another flowchart.

  Step S6600: The big hit first special electric combination start operation process is executed when the value of the “special game management status” is updated to “0CH” in the small hit first special electric combination open process above. Be done. In this big hit first special electric combination product operation start process, the main control CPU 72 executes pre-processing when activating the first special electric combination 30 again. That is, the main control CPU 72 executes the countdown of the big hit start waiting time timer as a special game timer, and when the count of the timer becomes 0, the operating condition (number of execution rounds, opening time per round, Set the open frequency, interval time, etc.). Further, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the “special game management status” to “0DH”. Thereafter, during the big hit game, the value of “special game management status” is updated from “0CH” to “10H” according to the progress status of the game, and step S6600 to step S6680 is executed according to the value at that time. become. In addition, the details of the jackpot first special electric combination product operation start process will be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S6620: When the value of the “special game management status” is updated to “0DH”, the main control CPU 72 executes a big hit first special electric combination release process. The main control CPU 72 controls the opening / closing operation of the first special electric symbol 30 in the first special electric symbol opening process at the big hit. As a result, one round of the jackpot game will be executed. When finishing the big hit game for one round and closing the first special electric character 30, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the "special game management status" to "0EH". The details of the jackpot first special motorized character opening process will also be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S6640: When the value of the “special game management status” is updated to “0EH”, the main control CPU 72 executes the next big hit first special electric role closing effect valid process. In this big hit first special electric combination closing effect processing, main control CPU72 executes the countdown of upper large winning a prize mouth closing effective time timer, when the count of the timer becomes 0, value of “special game management status” Update to 0FH. In addition, this process is performed in order to adjust the time accompanying opening and closing of the 1st special electric symbol 30.

  Step S6660: When the value of the “special game management status” is updated to “0FH”, the main control CPU 72 executes the next big hit first special electric role closing process. In the big hit first special electric combination product closing process, the main control CPU 72 executes an internal process according to the completion of the first special combination electric boat 30 closing. In this internal processing, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area during the round, and if it can be confirmed that it has passed, then the main control CPU 72 has executed so far The number of rounds is confirmed, and if the number of executed rounds has not reached the set number of rounds (the number of continuous operations), the value of “special game management status” is returned to “0 DH”. In this case, in the next special game control module selection process (step S1000), the previous big hit first special electric combination open process (step S6620) is selected again. On the other hand, if it has not been confirmed that it has passed the specific area, or if it has been confirmed that it has passed the specific area but the number of already executed rounds reaches the set number of rounds, the main control CPU 72 Update the "special game management status" value to "10H". Note that details of the jackpot first special electric combination product closing process will be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S6680: If the value of the “special game management status” is updated to “10H”, the main control CPU 72 executes a big hit first special electric combination product operation end process. The main control CPU 72 executes the countdown of the big hit ending time timer in this big hit first special electric combination product operation end process. When the timer count reaches 0, the "special game management status" is returned to the initial value "00H" (steps S6600 to S6680: special game execution means). As a result, it becomes possible to change the special symbol (or to add the number of stored memories) after that. In addition, the details of the jackpot first special electric combination product operation end processing will be further described later using another flowchart.

Further, the main control CPU 72 executes the following procedure regardless of the value of the “special game management status”.
Step S7000: The main control CPU 72 executes remaining ball error command setting processing. In the remaining ball error command setting process, the main control CPU 72 monitors an insufficient discharge ball error after the operation of the first special motorized product 30 is completed, and sets a notification command at the time of the discharge ball insufficient error. For example, from the time when the value of the “special game management status” is updated to “04H” (“0DH”, “0EH”), and then the value is updated to “05H” (“0FH”), for example, the main control CPU 72 It is checked whether the number of winning balls counted in and the number of discharging balls counted in the discharging time coincide with each other. As a result, when the number of winning balls and the number of discharged balls coincide with each other, the discharged ball shortage state flag is reset (00H), and this processing is ended. On the other hand, when the two do not match, the main control CPU 72 sets the discharge ball shortage state flag (01H), and sets the discharge ball shortage error state command. The discharge ball shortage error state command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 10).

[Special game progress situation]
FIG. 15 is a list showing the values of “special game management status” changing with the execution of the special game management process, and the progress of special games corresponding to the respective values. In the present embodiment, a special game (a game corresponding to a special symbol) is started, for example, with (1) “special symbol change waiting state” as an initial state. From there, when the game ball enters the starting opening of any of the left starting winning opening 26, the middle starting winning opening 28 or the right starting winning opening 27, the state of progress of the special game is triggered by this (2). Change to the special symbol variation display state, and (3) go through the “special symbol stop symbol display state” (4) “small hit first special electric combination product operation start presentation state”, (5 ) "Small special hit first special electric role opening state", (6) "Small hit first special electric role closed after opening state", (7) "Small hit first special electric special role working end effect Transition to the middle state.

  At this time, when passage (V prize) of the specific area does not occur in the first special electric character 30, the progress status of the special game returns to (1) "special symbol change waiting state", and from there repeatedly Become. On the other hand, if passing (V prize) in the specific area occurs in the first special electric symbol 30 after (5) “small hit first special electric symbol opening state” or later, based on the type of the big hit, special game Progress status changes to (8) "normal big hit start production state" or (13) "self power big hit start production state", and from there (9) "big hit second special electric role opening and closing operation state", (10) "Large hit second special electric character opening after closing state", (11) "Large hit second special electric character closing time during state", (12) Transition to "normal large hitting ending state state" Or (14) "big hit 1st special electric role opening / closing operation state", (15) "big hit 1st special electric role opened after closing state", (16) "big hit second (1) Special power-operated role closing time state, (17) "Self-hit jackpot ending We continue to transition to the state "in the output. And when it is finished up to (12) "normal big hit ending production state" or (17) "own power big hit ending production state", the progress status of the special game returns to (1) "special symbol change waiting state" and repeats from there It becomes. The following more specifically describes.

(1) "Special symbol change waiting state"
At the beginning of the start of the game by the pachinko machine 1, the progress status of the special game is (1) “special symbol change waiting state”. This state means that the starting condition of the special symbol is satisfied, and for example, the special symbol is not changing, and the stop display of the special symbol is already determined when the previous variable display is performed. In this state, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the "special game management status" to "00H", and the special symbol variation start waiting process (step S1500) is selected in the special game management process.

(2) "Special symbol variation display state"
When the game ball enters the starting opening of any of the left start winning opening 26, the middle starting winning opening 28 or the right starting winning opening 27 in the above (1) "special symbol variation waiting state", the variation of the special symbol The display is started and the progress changes to (2) "special symbol variation display state". This state means that the special symbol is being variably displayed in the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35. During this time, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the "special game management status" to "01H", and the special symbol variation in-progress process (step S2000) is selected in the special game management process.

(3) "Special symbol stop symbol display state"
When the variation time of the special symbol has passed and the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the progress status changes to (3) "special symbol stop symbol displaying state". This state means that the special symbol is in the stop display in the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35. During this time, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of "special game management status" to "02H", and the special symbol stop display process (step S2500) is selected in the special game management process.

(4) "Small hitting first special electric combination work operation start production state"
When the stop display of the special symbol is determined by the elapse of the stop display time of the special symbol, the progress status is transitioned to (4) "A state under start of the small special hitting first special electric role operation start effect". This state means that it is waiting for the operation start of the first special electric symbol 30 triggered by the winning of a special symbol (corresponding to a small hit). During this time, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the "special game management status" to "03H", and in the special game management process, the first special electric power role operation start waiting process (step S3000) is selected.

(5) "Small special hit first special electric role open state"
When the first special electric symbol 30 operates, the progress status changes to (5) “small hitting first special electric symbol open state”. This state means that the top prize winning opening 30b is being opened with the operation of the first special electric symbol 30. During this time, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the “special game management status” to “04H”, and the small hit first special electric combination product opening process (step S3500) is selected in the special game management process. Further, when the rotating body motor 213 is of a type not always driven, the main control CPU 72 performs motor management processing (step in FIG. 10) triggered by the value of the “special game management status” being updated to “04H”. At S209), drive control of the motor may be started.

(6) "Closed state after opening the first special electric combination when small hit"
When the upper large winning opening 30b is closed, the progress status changes to (6) "Closed state after opening the small hit first special electric combination." This state means that the upper special winning opening 30b is being closed in the first special electric combination 30. During this time, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the "special game management status" to "05H", and the small hit first special electric role closing process (step S4000) is selected in the special game management process.

(7) "Small hitting first special electric combination product operation end production state"
After closing the upper large winning opening 30b, the progress status is further changed to (7) "small hitting first special electric combination product operation end presentation state". This state means that the game using the distribution operation of the game balls in the first special electric character 30 is in a period to end the game. During this time, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the "special game management status" to "06H", and the small hit first special electric combination product operation end process (step S4500) is selected in the special game management process. In addition, when passage (V winning a prize) of the specific area does not occur in the first special electric combination 30, the progress status returns to (1) “special symbol change waiting state”.

(8) "Normal jackpot start production state"
When passage (V prize) of a specific area occurs in the first special electric character 30, and the winning symbol at the time of the small hit is usually the one that corresponds to the big hit, the progress status is (8) "normal big hit start effect Transition to the middle state. This state means that it is the operation start waiting period of the second special electric symbol 31. During this time, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the “special game management status” to “07H”, and in the special game management process, the jackpot second special electric combination product operation start process (step S5000) is selected.

(9) "The big hit second special electric role opening and closing operation state"
When the second special electric symbol 31 starts to operate anew, the progress status changes to (9) “The state of the big hit second special electric symbol opening / closing operation”. This state means that the lower prize winning opening 31b is being opened. During this time, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the "special game management status" to "08H", and the special game management process selects the jackpot second special electric combination open process (step S5500).

(10) "Closed after opening the second special motorized jackpot"
When the lower special winning opening 31b is closed by the second special electric combination 31, the progress status changes to (10) "the big hit second special electric combination opening after closing state". This state means that the lower large winning opening 31b is closed immediately after the end of the round. At this time, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the "special game management status" to "09H", and the special game management process selects a big hit second special electric combination close processing (step S5550).

(11) "Big win time second special electric role closing time in state"
After closing the second special electric symbol 31, the progress status changes to (11) “during the jackpot second special electric symbol closing time in state”. This state means being in a waiting state (inter-round interval) after the end of the round. At this time, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the “special game management status” to “0AH”, and the special game management process selects the jackpot second special electric combination screen closing process (step S6000). In addition, when not all the round numbers in a big hit are digested, the progress situation after this returns to "(9) big hit time 2nd special motorized role opening and closing operation state".

(12) "Normal jackpot ending production state"
When the waiting time after the end of the big hit final round elapses, the progress status changes to (12) “normally big hit ending production state”. This state means being in the jackpot ending effect state. At this time, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the "special game management status" to "0BH", and the special game management process selects a big hit second special electric combination product operation end process (step S6500).

(13) "Self-hit jackpot start producing state"
When passage (V prize) of a specific area occurs in the first special electric character 30, and the winning symbol at the time of the small hit corresponds to the own power big hit, the progress situation is (13) “self power big hit start effect Transition to the middle state. This state means that it is again the operation start waiting period of the first special electric symbol 30. During this time, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the "special game management status" to "0CH", and in the special game management process, the jackpot first special electric bonus game operation start process (step S6600) is selected.

(14) "Big hit first special electric role opening and closing operation state"
When the first special electric symbol 30 starts to operate again, the progress status changes to (14) "the state of the big hit first special electric symbol opening / closing operation". This state means that the upper prize winning opening 30b is being opened. During this time, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the "special game management status" to "0DH", and the special game management process selects a jackpot first special electric combination open process (step S6620).

(15) "Closed state after opening the first special motorized jackpot"
When the upper special winning opening 30b is closed by the first special electric combination 30, the progress status changes to (15) “the big hit first special electric combination open after closing state”. This state means that the upper large winning opening 30b is closed immediately after the end of the round. At this time, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the “special game management status” to “0EH”, and in the special game management process, the jackpot first special electric combination closed effectiveness process (step S6640) is selected in the special game management process.

(16) "Big win time first special electric role closing time in state"
After the closing of the first special electric symbol 30, the progress status changes to (16) “during the jackpot first special electric symbol closing time state”. This state means being in a waiting state (inter-round interval) after the end of the round. At this time, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the “special game management status” to “0FH”, and in the special game management process, the big hit first special electric combination product closing process (step S6660) is selected. In addition, if the game ball passes through the specific area during the round and the round number in the big hit is not digested at all, the progress situation after this is (14) “The big hit time 1st special electric role opening / closing operation state To return to

(17) "Self-hit jackpot ending production state"
When the waiting time after the end of the big hit final round has passed, or when the waiting state has passed without the game ball passing through the specific area during the round, the progress status changes to (17) "Self playing big hit ending acting state". This state means being in the jackpot ending effect state. At this time, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the "special game management status" to "10H", and in the special game management process, the big hit first special electric combination product operation end process (step S6680) is selected.

  As described above, in the special game management process (FIG. 14), the main control CPU 72 changes the value of the "special game management status" to "00H" to "10H" according to the change in the progress status of the special game, and The special game control module can be selected according to the progress of the game. Further, when the value of the special game management status is updated, the main control CPU 72 generates a special game management status command in which the value is reflected. The special game management status command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 10).

[Special symbol change start waiting process]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the special symbol variation start waiting process. Each step will be described below.

  Step S2100: First, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the first special symbol operation memory number or the second special symbol operation memory number remains (is larger than 0). This confirmation can be performed with reference to the value of the operation memory number counter stored in the RAM 76. If the number of operation memories of both the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 0 (No), the main control CPU 72 executes the demonstration setting process of step S2502.

  Step S2502: In this processing, the main control CPU 72 generates a demonstration effect command. The demonstration effect command is output to the effect control device 124 in the above-described effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 10). When the demonstration setting process is executed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process. At the time of recovery, the end address is recovered as described above (the same applies to the following).

  On the other hand, if the value of the operation memory number counter of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is larger than 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2300.

  Step S2300: The main control CPU 72 executes a jackpot determination process (internal lottery). In this process, the main control CPU 72 first reads the random number for lottery (big hit determination random number, big hit symbol random number) stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. The read random number is stored, for example, in another temporary storage area, and the operation storage is erased (consumed) from the random number storage area. Next, the main control CPU 72 sets the range of the big hit value, and determines whether or not the read random number value is included in this range. Then, if the random number value read out at this time is included in the range of the big hit value, the main control CPU 72 sets the big hit flag (01H), and then proceeds to step S2400. Here, this process is necessary when providing a hit (a so-called direct hit, a direct hit) in which a big hit game is directly executed upon entering a ball into each start winning opening, but a direct hit must be set. For example, this process may be omitted.

  When the above-mentioned big hit flag is not set, the main control CPU 72 sets the range of the small hit value next in the same big hit judgment processing, and judges whether or not the read random value is included in this range. The "small hit" referred to here is something other than the non-election (loss), but is different from the "big hit". That is, "big hit" is something that causes a big hit game, but "small hit" does not generate such an opportunity. However, the “small hit” is positioned as a condition that operates the first special electric symbol 30. Then, if the read random number value is included in the range of the small hit value, the main control CPU 72 sets the small hit flag, and the process proceeds to step S2400.

  Step S2400: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the value (01H) is set in the big hit flag in the previous big hit determination processing. If the value (01H) is not set in the jackpot flag (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2402.

  Step S2402: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the value (01H) is set in the small hit flag in the previous big hit determination process. If the value (01H) is not set in the small hit flag (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2404. However, since the small hit probability is set to 1 in the present embodiment, the following steps S2404 and S2405 are not executed. However, if the small hit probability is not complete 1 and is set to “approximately 1”, there may be rare cases where the player is not elected, so the following steps S2404 and S2405 are executed.

  Step S2404: The main control CPU 72 executes stop symbol determination processing upon release. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets stop symbol number data at the time of release by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35. Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (at the time of removal) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 10).

  In addition, in this embodiment, since 7 segment LED is used for the 1st special symbol display 34 and the 2nd special symbol display 35, for example, the display mode of the stop symbol at the time of detachment is always one segment (the center) It is possible to fix the stop symbol number data to one value (for example, 64H), leaving only the lighting display of the bar "-"). In this case, the storage capacity used on the program can be reduced, the processing load on the main control CPU 72 can be reduced, and the processing speed can be improved.

  Step S2405: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes out-of-time variation pattern determination processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines, for the special symbol, a fluctuation pattern number at the time of disconnection. The fluctuation pattern number distinguishes the type (pattern) of the fluctuation display of the special symbol or corresponds to the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display. In addition, the stop display time of the symbol at the time of detachment is constant (for example, about 0.5 seconds) regardless of the variation pattern. The first main control CPU 72 sets the value of the determined fluctuation time (at the time of removal) in the fluctuation timer, and sets the value of the stop display time at the time of disconnection in the stop symbol display timer.

  The above steps S2404 and S2405 are the control procedures when the big hit determination result is out (other than non-winning), but the determination result is big hit (step S2400: Yes) or small hit (step S2402: Yes) The main control CPU 72 executes the following procedure. First, the case of the big hit will be described.

  Step S2410: The main control CPU 72 executes jackpot stop symbol determination processing (winning type determination means). In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the type of the current winning symbol (big hit stop symbol number) according to the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) based on the jackpot symbol random number. The relationship between the jackpot symbol random number value and the type of winning symbol is previously defined in the special symbol determination data table (winning type specifying means). Therefore, the main control CPU 72 can refer to the big hit stop symbol selection table in the big hit stop symbol determination process, and can determine the type of the winning symbol from the stored contents based on the big hit symbol random number.

  Step S2412: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a big hit variation pattern determination process. In this process, the variation pattern (variation time and stop display time) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number. Further, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the determined fluctuation time in the fluctuation timer, and sets the value of the stop display time in the stop symbol display timer. The variation time of the special symbol may be fixedly selected as a variation pattern having a fixed variation time, but the variation is different in order to give variation in the time until the first special electric symbol 30 opens. A variation pattern having time may be selectively determined.

  Step S2414: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a big hit and other setting process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the display mode of the stop symbol (big hit symbol) by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 based on the big hit stop symbol number. In addition, the main control CPU 72 generates a lottery result command (at the time of big hit) together with the above-mentioned stop symbol command (at the time of big hit). The stop symbol command and the lottery result command are also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

Next, the small hit process will be described.
Step S2407: The main control CPU 72 executes small hit time stop symbol determination processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the type (small hit time stop symbol number) of the winning symbol at the small hit based on the big hit symbol random number. Here as well, the relationship between the big hit symbol random number value and the type of winning symbol at the small hit is previously defined in the small hit special symbol selection table (win type specifying means). In the present embodiment, in order to reduce the load on the main control CPU 72, the winning symbol for the small hit is determined using the big hit symbol random number, but a dedicated dedicated random number may be used.

  Here, in the present embodiment, four types of special symbol winning types “small hit 1”, “small hit 2”, “small hit 4”, and “small hit 5” are provided, and the main control CPU 72 Determine which of the winning types it corresponds to. Specifically, if it is a lottery based on the first special symbol, it is decided that it corresponds to "small hit 1", "small hit 2", and if it is a lottery based on the second special symbol, "small hit 4" Decide to be the "small hit 5". In addition, based on the hit stop symbol (one of "small hit 1", "small hit 2", "small hit 4", and "small hit 5") decided here, of the first special electric symbol 30 The number of times the movable piece 30a is opened is determined.

  However, in this embodiment, the winning in the special symbol lottery is not a big hit as it is, but it is an opening opportunity (= small hit) of the first special electric character 30 to the end, to actually go to a big hit (newly second In order to open the special electric symbol 31 and the first special electric symbol 30 again, it is necessary to pass the game ball to the specific area in the first special electric symbol 30.

[Winning symbol at the time of small hit]
And in this embodiment, four kinds of symbols are prepared as a winning symbol at the time of a small hit, and a specific symbol is "small hit symbol 1" and "small hit symbol 2" which are opened once. It is "small hit pattern 4" and "small hit pattern 5" of time opening.

[First special symbol stop symbol selection table]
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a configuration row of the first special symbol stop symbol selection table. When the current lottery result corresponds to the first special symbol, the main control CPU 72 determines the type of winning symbol with reference to this table.

  In the first special symbol stop symbol selection table, the distribution value for each winning symbol is shown in the left column, and the distribution value “100” corresponds to the ratio when the denominator is 100. In the second column from the left, "small hit symbol 1" and "small hit symbol 2" corresponding to the distribution value are shown. That is, at the time of hitting corresponding to the first special symbol, the rate at which "small hitting pattern 1" is selected is 15/100 (= 15%), and the rate at which "small hitting pattern 2" is selected is 100 minutes Of 85 (= 85%). Therefore, at the time of winning with the first special symbol, "small hit symbol 1" is selected at a rate of 15%, and "small hit symbol 2" is selected at a remaining 85% rate.

  When the game ball passes through a specific area in the first special electric combination 30 during a small hit, a big hit classification status or a big hit type is set according to the type of the winning symbol. Specifically, the big hit type status is set to "01H" corresponding to "small hit symbol 1", and the type of big hit is set to "normal big hit (normal big role)" accordingly. Similarly, the big hit type status is set to "02H" corresponding to "small hit symbol 2", and the type of big hit is set to "self-powered big hit (self-powered big role)" accordingly.

  If the result of the small hit this time corresponds to the first special symbol, the main control CPU 72 conducts a selection lottery based on the big hit symbol random number, and selectively selects the winning symbol at the selection ratio shown in the first special symbol stop symbol selection table Decide on. Further, in the first special symbol stop symbol selection table, for example, 2-byte command data is defined as a stop symbol command at the time of winning as shown in the third column from the left. The stop symbol command is described, for example, by a combination of MODE value-EVENT value, and among these, the MODE value "B1H" of the upper byte is that the current winning symbol is selected when the first special symbol is hit. Represents Also, the EVENT value "01H" of the lower byte represents the type of the corresponding winning symbol in the selection table. For this reason, when the result of this hit corresponds to the first special symbol and "small hit symbol 1" is selected as the winning symbol, the stop symbol command at the time of winning is described by "B1H01H". become.

  As described above, when the selected symbol is selected from the first special symbol stop symbol selection table, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command at that time. The generated stop symbol command is transmitted to, for example, the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process described above. Further, the main control CPU 72 determines the small hitting stop symbol number for the first special symbol based on the selected winning symbol.

[Second special symbol stop symbol selection table]
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a configuration row of a second special symbol stop symbol selection table. When the current lottery result corresponds to the second special symbol, the main control CPU 72 determines the type of winning symbol with reference to this table.

  Also in the second special symbol stop symbol selection table, the distribution value according to the winning symbol is shown in the left column, and the distribution value “100” corresponds to the ratio when the denominator is 100. Similarly, in the second column from the left, "small hit symbol 4" and "small hit symbol 5" corresponding to the distribution value are shown. That is, when hitting the second special symbol, the percentage for which "small hit symbol 4" is selected is 15/100 (= 15%), and the percentage for which "small hit symbol 5" is selected is 100 minutes. Of 85 (= 85%). Therefore, at the time of winning with the second special symbol, "small hit symbol 4" is selected at a ratio of 15%, and "small hit symbol 5" is selected at a remaining 85% ratio.

  When the game ball passes through a specific area in the first special electric combination 30 during a small hit, a big hit classification status or a big hit type is set according to the type of the winning symbol. Specifically, the big hit type status is set to "01H" corresponding to "small hit symbol 4", and the type of big hit is set to "normal big hit (normal big role)" accordingly. Similarly, the big hit type status is set to “02H” corresponding to “small hit symbol 5”, and the type of big hit is set to “self-powered big-hit (self-powered big role)” accordingly.

  If the current lottery result corresponds to the second special symbol, the main control CPU72 performs the selection lottery based on the big hit symbol random number, and selectively determines the winning symbol at the selection ratio shown in the second special symbol stop symbol selection table Do. Similarly, as shown in the third column from the left in the second special symbol stop symbol selection table, for example, 2-byte command data is defined as a stop symbol command at the time of winning. Here too, the stop symbol command is described by the combination of the above-mentioned MODE value-EVENT value, and among these, the MODE value "B2H" of the upper byte is selected when the current winning symbol is a small hit of the second special symbol. It represents that it is a thing. Further, the lower byte EVENT value “01H” indicates the type of the corresponding winning symbol in the selection table. Therefore, for example, when the result of the small hit this time corresponds to the second special symbol and the "small hit symbol 4" is selected as the winning symbol, the stop symbol command is described by "B2H01H". Become.

  As described above, when the winning symbol is selected from the second special symbol stop symbol selection table, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command at that time. The generated stop symbol command is transmitted to, for example, the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process described above. Further, the main control CPU 72 determines a small hitting stop symbol number for the second special symbol based on the selected winning symbol.

[See Fig. 16: Special symbol variation start waiting process]
Step S2408: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes small hitting variation pattern determination processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the variation pattern (variation time and stop display time) of the first special symbol based on the variation pattern determination random number (variation pattern determination means, variation time determination means). Further, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the determined fluctuation time in the fluctuation timer, and sets the value of the stop display time in the stop symbol display timer.

  Step S2409: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes small hit and other setting processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the display mode of the stop symbol (small hit symbol) by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 based on the small hit stop symbol number. In addition, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (at the time of a small hit) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. The stop symbol command and the lottery result command are also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  Step S2415: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes special symbol variation start processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 selects the variation pattern data based on the variation pattern number (at the time of failure / at the time of hit). At the same time, the main control CPU 72 sets a variation start flag of the special symbol in the flag area of the RAM 76. Then, the main control CPU 72 generates a change start command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. This fluctuation start command is also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process described above. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the “special game management status” to “01H”, and returns to the special symbol game process.

[Small hit first special electric combination opening process]
FIG. 19 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of a small hit first special electric combination product opening process (step S3500 in FIG. 14). As described above, when the small hit first special electric combination opening process, the variable display of the special symbol is performed in the special game management processing, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the small hit (1/1 probability of winning) Thereafter, it is executed after the upper special winning opening opening start timer is counted down by the first special electric combination product operation start waiting process (step S3000 in FIG. 14). In this case, the value of the "special game management status" is updated to "04H". Hereinafter, description will be made along the procedure example.

  Step S3501: When the small hit first special electric combination product opening process First of all, the main control CPU 72 sets the upper large winning opening solenoid ON flag. This flag is stored, for example, in a flag set area of the RAM 76.

  Step S3502: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes switch input event processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 updates the winning ball counter to the first special electric winning combination 30 (upper large winning opening 30b) based on the winning detection signal from the upper count switch 84. The value of the winning ball number counter is stored, for example, in the count number area of the RAM 76. Further, in the switch input event processing, the main control CPU 72 also confirms each detection signal from the discharge detection switch 900 and the specific area switch 700 as well. Since the upper large winning opening solenoid 90 is inoperative when this module is first called and the upper large winning opening 30b is not yet opened, the winning ball number counter is not added at the first time.

  Step S3504: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the value of the winning ball number counter has reached the maximum number (for example, eight). As described above, since the counter is not added at the first call of this module (No), the main control CPU 72 next proceeds to step S3506.

  Step S3506: In this case, an initial release timer countdown process is executed. When the module is called for the first time, the main control CPU 72 sets an initial opening timer to an initial value (for example, one second). In addition, at the time of calling after the first time, the main control CPU 72 decrements the value of the set first opening timer.

  Step S3508: Then, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the upper large winning opening first opening time has ended. If the value of the initial release timer is greater than 0 (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S3514.

  Step S3514: In this case, the main control CPU 72 reads the upper large winning opening solenoid ON flag from the flag set area of the RAM 76, and sets “operation (ON)” as a control signal of the upper large winning opening solenoid 90 based on the value. . As a result, the upper large winning opening solenoid 90 is excited and the upper large winning opening 30b is opened.

  Then, when this module is called after the next time and a winning of the upper large winning opening 30b actually occurs, the value of the winning ball number counter is added in the switch input event process (step S3502).

  If the value of the winning ball number counter reaches the maximum number (step S3504: YES), or if the value of the initial release timer becomes 0 (step S3508: YES), the main control CPU 72 executes step S3509 next.

  Step S3509: In this case, the main control CPU 72 sets the upper large winning opening solenoid OFF flag. As a result, the ON flag set in the flag set area of the RAM 76 is rewritten to the OFF flag.

  Step S3510: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the “special game management status” to “05H”. As a result, the calling of this module from the next time onwards will not be made, and the special game progress status will go to the next stage. However, when it corresponds to either "small hit 4" or "small hit 5" in the lottery with the second special symbol, the upper large winning opening 30b will be opened twice, so the main control CPU72 " The value of the special game management status is set again to "04H". As a result, a series of processing in this module will be executed again.

  Step S3512: Further, the main control CPU 72 sets a first special motor-operated symbol closing command. This command is for notifying the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126) of the closing of the first special electric symbol 30. The command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 10).

  Step S3514: The main control CPU 72 sets “non-operation (OFF)” as a control signal of the upper large winning opening solenoid 90, based on the value of the upper large winning opening solenoid OFF flag set in the flag setting region of the RAM 76. . Thereby, the excitation of the upper large winning opening solenoid 90 is stopped, and the upper large winning opening 30b is closed.

  When the above procedure is executed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the program address of the remaining ball error command setting process (step S7000). Further, as described above, since the value of the "special game management status" is updated to "05H" after this, the calling of this module (until the next special symbol fluctuation) is not made for the time being.

[Small hit first special electric combination closing process]
Next, FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of a small hit first special electric combination product closing process (step S4000 in FIG. 14). As described above, the small hit first special electric combination closing process is executed when the value of the “special game management status” is updated to “05H”. Hereinafter, description will be made along the procedure example.

  Step S4002: First, the main control CPU 72 executes switch input event processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 mainly confirms the detection signal from the discharge detection switch 900, and adds the value of the discharge ball number counter. The value of the discharged ball number counter is stored, for example, in the count number area of the RAM 76. In addition, the main control CPU 72 confirms the presence or absence of the passage detection signal from the specific area switch 700 in this process. When the passage detection signal is input within the effective time of the specific area switch 700, the main control CPU 72 sets the value (01H) of the big hit flag here.

  Further, when the value (01H) of the big hit flag is set, the main control CPU 72 also sets the value of the big hit type status in accordance with the type of the stop symbol (win symbol) of the special symbol at the time of small hit. Specifically, when it corresponds to "small hit 4" by the lottery with "small hit 1" or the second special symbol in the lottery with the first special symbol, "01H" is set in the jackpot classification status, and the first When it corresponds to "small hit 5" in the lottery with "small hit 2" or the second special symbol in the lottery with the special symbol, "02H" is set in the jackpot type status. Further, when the value of the big hit type status is set, the main control CPU 72 generates a big hit type command in which the value is reflected. The jackpot type command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 10). Receiving this, the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126) can control the execution of the effect at the time of the big hit.

  Step S4014: The main control CPU 72 executes a residual ball discharge check process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 compares the value of the winning ball number counter with the value of the discharging ball number counter. In addition to the value obtained by totaling the number of game balls detected by the discharge detection switch 900, the value of the discharged ball counter also includes the number of game balls detected by the specific area switch 700.

  Step S4016: Then, the main control CPU 72 determines whether discharging of the effective ball is completed based on the above comparison result. That is, if the value of the discharged ball number counter is smaller than the value of the winning ball number counter, the main control CPU 72 determines that the discharging of the effective ball is not yet completed (No). In this case, the main control CPU 72 ends the present module and returns to the special game management process. On the other hand, when the value of the discharged ball number counter is not smaller than the value of the winning ball number counter (when both are in agreement), the main control CPU 72 determines that the discharging of the effective ball is completed (Yes). It progresses to S4028.

  Step S4028: Here, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the “special game management status” to “06H”. As a result, the bonus game is temporarily ended on condition that the regular number of winning balls and the number of discharging balls coincide (step S4016: Yes).

  Step S4030: Further, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the value (01H) of the big hit flag is set. In particular, if the value of the jackpot flag is not set (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special game management processing. On the other hand, when the value of the big hit flag is set (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S4032.

  Step S4032: In this case, the main control CPU 72 sets a jackpot state designation command. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special game management process.

[Small hit first special electric combination work operation end processing]
Next, FIG. 21 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the small hitting first special electric combination product operation end process (step S4500 in FIG. 14). As described above, the small hit first special electric combination work operation end process is executed when the value of the “special game management status” is updated to “06H”. Hereinafter, description will be made along the procedure example.

  Step S4502: The main control CPU 72 executes an ending time timer countdown process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets an ending value timer to an initial value, and then counts down the timer (each call of this module) as time passes. Further, on the display portions of the effect display devices 42a and 42b, an ending effect of ending the game flow in the first special electric winning combination 30 is performed using the “ending time”.

  Step S4504: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether the ending time has ended. Specifically, if the value of the ending time timer has not yet become 0, the main control CPU 72 determines that the ending time has not ended (No). In this case, the main control CPU 72 ends the present module and returns to the special game management process.

  Thereafter, when the value of the ending time timer becomes 0 with the elapse of time, the main control CPU 72 determines that the ending time has ended (Yes), and executes step S4506 and subsequent steps.

  Step S4506: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the value (01H) of the above-mentioned big hit state designation command is set. In particular, when the value of the jackpot state designation command is not set (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S4512. On the other hand, if the value of the jackpot state designation command is set (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S4508.

  Step S4508: In this case, the main control CPU 72 sets a big hit state transition command.

  If step S4508 is executed if the value of the big hit state designation command is not set (step S4506: No) or if the value of the big hit state designation command is set (Yes at step S4506), the main control CPU 72 executes step Execute S4512.

  Step S4512: Here, the main control CPU 72 sets an ending time end command. This ending time end command is for notifying the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126) that the game flow in the first special electric combination 30 at the time of a small hit has ended. The ending time end command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 10).

  Step S4514: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the “special game management status” based on the value of the big hit state transition command and the value of the big hit type status. That is, here, the result differs depending on whether the value (01H) of the big hit state transition command is set or not and the value of the big hit type status. Specifically, when the big hit state transition command is set in the previous step S4508, if the value of the big hit type status is "01H", the main control CPU 72 sets the value of "special game management status" to "07 H" ( If the value of the jackpot type status is "02H", the main control CPU 72 sets (updates) the value of the "special game management status" to "0CH". In this case, as described above, in the special game management process, the jackpot second special electric combination product operation start process (step S5000 in FIG. 14) is executed.

  On the other hand, when step S4508 is not executed (the big hit state transition command is not set), the main control CPU 72 returns the value of the "special game management status" to "00H". In this case, the jackpot second special electric combination product operation start process (step S5000 in FIG. 14) is not selected in the subsequent special game management process, and the special symbol variation start waiting process (step S1500 in FIG. 14) is executed. It will be done. In any case, when the above procedure is performed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special game management process.

[Big hit time second special electric role operation start processing]
FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the jackpot second special electric combination device operation start process (step S5000 in FIG. 14). The processing in the case where the jackpot state transition command is set (when the value of the “special game management status” is updated to “07H”) will be described below.

  Step S5002: First, the main control CPU 72 executes a big hit start waiting time timer countdown process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets an initial value to the big hit start waiting time timer, and then counts down the timer (for each call of this module) as time passes. The initial value of the big hit start waiting time timer is set as a waiting time (for example, about several seconds) from the end of the operation of the first special electric symbol 30 at the time of small hit to the new activation of the second special electric symbol 31 Ru. Further, in the display portions of the effect display devices 42a and 42b, for example, effects before the start of the big hit game are performed using the “big hit start waiting time”.

  Step S5004: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the jackpot start waiting time has elapsed. That is, if the value of the big hit start waiting time timer has not yet become 0, the main control CPU 72 determines that the big hit start waiting time has not elapsed (No). In this case, the main control CPU 72 ends the present module and returns to the special game management process.

  Thereafter, when the value of the big hit start waiting time timer becomes 0 with the passage of time, the main control CPU 72 determines that the big hit start waiting time has elapsed (Yes), and executes step S5006 and subsequent steps.

  Step S5006: In this case, the main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds. In the present embodiment, the number of execution rounds (the number of continuous operations) to be set is one of “9 rounds”. However, as described above, the first opening (the operation of the small hit) of the first special electric symbol 30 corresponds to the first round. Therefore, the remaining eight rounds are set as the number of execution rounds here. The number of execution rounds set here is stored in the buffer area of the RAM 76 as a corresponding value (for example, “8” for nine times) on the program.

  Step S5008: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets a big hit open timer. The value of the timer set here is the open time per operation when operating the second special motorized product 31. In the present embodiment, a total open time (for example, about 29.0 seconds) for one round is set as the value of the big hit open time timer. If it is the open time of this extent, a sufficient number (for example, eight pieces) of game balls can be made to win the lower large winning opening 31b during that time.

  Step S5010: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets a big hit time interval timer (lower large winning opening closing time timer). The value of the timer set here is the waiting time between rounds during the big hit, or the waiting time at the end of the final round. The value of the timer is set, for example, to about 2 to 3 seconds.

  Step S5012: Then, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the “special game management status” to “08H”, and returns to the special game management process.

[Big hit second special electric role combination opening process]
FIG. 23 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the big hit second special electric combination product opening process (step S5500 in FIG. 14). If the value of the "special game management status" is updated to "08H" in the previous big hit time second special electric role operation start process (step S5012 in FIG. 22), then the big hit second special electric role thing Release processing is performed. This process is mainly for controlling the opening / closing operation of the second special electric bonus 31 as the operation during the big hit game (special game). Hereinafter, description will be made along the procedure example.

  Step S5502: The main control CPU 72 opens the lower large winning opening 31b. Specifically, a drive signal to be applied to the lower large winning opening solenoid 95 is output. As a result, the second special electric symbol 31 operates to shift from the closed state to the open state.

  Step S5504: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes open timer countdown processing. In this process, the release timer countdown set in the previous big hit second special electric combination product operation start process (step S5008 in FIG. 22) is executed.

  Step S5506: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the open time has ended. Specifically, it is checked whether the value of the release timer after the countdown process is 0 or less, and if the value of the release timer is not yet 0 or less (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S5508. Run.

  Step S5508: The main control CPU 72 executes a winning ball number counting process. In this process, the number of gaming balls that have won in the second special electric winning combination 31 (lower large winning opening 31b during opening) within the opening time is counted. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 increments the value of the count number based on the winning detection signal input from the lower count switch 85 within the opening time.

  Step S5510: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether the current count number is less than a predetermined number (eight). As described above, the predetermined number defines the upper limit (upper limit of winning balls) of the number of winning balls allowed per opening (one round during a big hit, one at a small hitting). If the count number has not reached the predetermined number (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special game management process. Then, when the special game management process is executed next, since the jump destination is currently set to the big hit second special electric combination product opening process at the current stage, the main control CPU72 repeats the procedure of the above step S5502 to step S5510 Run.

  If it is determined in step S5506 that the open time has ended (Yes), or if it is confirmed in step S5510 that the count number has reached the predetermined number (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5512.

  Step S5512: The main control CPU 72 closes the lower large winning opening 31b. Specifically, the output of the drive signal applied to the lower large winning opening solenoid 95 is stopped. As a result, the second special electric symbol 31 returns from the open state to the closed state.

  Step S5514: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes interval standby processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 executes the countdown of the interval timer set in the above-mentioned big hit second special electric power product operation start process (step S5010 in FIG. 22). Then, when the value of the interval timer becomes 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 next proceeds to step S5518.

  Step S5518: The main control CPU 72 increments the value of the opening number counter. The value of the release number counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76, for example, with an initial value of 0.

  Step S5520: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value of the release number counter after increment has reached the number set in the current round. Here, the reason that “the number of times set in the current round” is determined corresponds to the open pattern “open the second special electric actor 31 multiple times in one round during the big hit”. It is. In the present embodiment, since the release pattern of opening once in one round is adopted, “the number of times set in the current round” is set once in each round. Then, if the value of the release number counter after the increment reaches the set number (for example, “1”) (Yes), the main control CPU 72 will proceed to step S5522. In addition, about the open | release frequency | count in 1 round, you may set it as the frequency | count which is each different corresponding to a small hit design.

  If the counter value has not yet reached the set number of times at the end of one opening (step S 5520: No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special game management processing, and the jump destination is the big hit second special at this stage Since it is set in the motorized product operation start process, the procedure from step S5502 to step S5520 is repeatedly executed. As a result, incrementing of the release number counter proceeds in step S5518, and when the counter value reaches the set number (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S5522.

  Step S5522: Here, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the special game management status to “09H”, and returns to the special game management process. Therefore, next, when the main control CPU 72 executes the special game management process, the next big hit second special electric combination screen closing effective process (step S5550 in FIG. 14) is selected as the jump destination.

  Although not particularly illustrated, as described above, the jackpot second special motorized boat closing effective processing is executed to adjust the time from opening to closing of the second special motorized boat 31. In this process, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the "special game management status" to "0AH", and returns to the special game management process. Then, next, when the main control CPU 72 executes the special game management process, the next big hit second special electric combination product closing process (step S6000 in FIG. 14) is selected as the jump destination.

[The big hit second special electric combination closing process]
FIG. 24 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the second special electric powered combination object closing process at the time of big hit. This big hit second special electric symbol combination processing is for adjusting the internal state before moving to the next operation after the closing effective time of the second special electric symbol 31 has elapsed as described above. The details will be described below.

  Step S6002: First, the main control CPU 72 executes a lower large winning opening closing time timer countdown process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 executes the countdown of the big hit time interval timer (big winning opening closing time timer) set in the previous big hit time second special electric combination product operation start process (step S5010 in FIG. 22).

  Step S6004: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the closing time (interval time) has ended. Specifically, whether or not the value of the big hit time interval timer after the countdown processing is 0 or less is checked, and if the value of the timer is not yet 0 or less (No), the main control CPU72 is a big hit here The second special motorized role closing process is ended, and the process returns to the special game management process. Then, when the special game management process is executed next, since the special game management status is set to "0AH" at this stage, the main control CPU 72 selects the big hit second special electric role closing process, and the above The procedures of step S6002 and step S6004 are repeatedly executed. If it is determined in step S6004 that the closing time has ended (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S6006.

  Step S6006: The main control CPU 72 increments the value of the round number counter. The value of the round number counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76, for example, with an initial value of 0.

  Step S6008: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value of the round number counter after increment has reached the set number of execution rounds. Note that the number of execution rounds is set in the previous big hit second special electric combination product operation start process (step S5006 in FIG. 22). At this time, if the value of the round number counter has not yet reached the number of execution rounds (No), the main control CPU 72 next proceeds to step S6014.

[Before the end of the last round]
Step S6014: In this case, the main control CPU 72 sets a round number command based on the current value of the round number counter. The round number command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 10). The effect control device 124 can recognize the current number of rounds based on the received number-of-rounds command, and can reflect the result in the effect control during the jackpot.

  Step S6015: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets a normal round lower winning prize opening closing designation command. This command is for notifying the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126) of the closing of the second special electric symbol 31 after each round at the time of a big hit. In addition, the normal round lower winning a prize opening closing designation command is a command indicating that it is the closing of the second special electric symbol 31 other than the final round. The command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 10).

  Step S6016: Then, the main control CPU 72 changes the value of the special game management status from "0AH" and sets it to "08H". Thereby, when the main control CPU 72 executes the special game management processing next time, the main control CPU 72 selects the big hit second special electric combination opening process (FIG. 23) again, and the second special electric combination in the next round The opening operation of the object 31 is performed.

  Step S6018: Further, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball number counter counted in the current round. As a result, when the jackpot second special electric combination releasing process (FIG. 23) is executed again, the number of winning balls in the next round is counted from zero.

[At the end of the last round]
Thereafter, when it is confirmed in step S6008 that the value of the round number counter has reached the set execution round number (step S6008: YES), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S6010.

  Step S6010: In this case, the main control CPU 72 resets the round number counter used in the current big hit.

Step S6011: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets the final round lower special winning opening closing designation command (final opening / closing operation end information notifying means). This command is for notifying the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126) of the closing of the second special motorized product 31 in the final round at the time of the big hit.
Here, the final round corresponds to nine rounds. The command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 10).

Step S6012: Then, the main control CPU 72 updates and sets the value of the special game management status from “0AH” to “0BH”.
Step S6018: Further, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball number counter counted in the final round.

  When the above procedure is executed at the end of the final round, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special game management process. Thereby, when the main control CPU 72 executes the special game management process next, the jackpot second special electric motorized product operation end process (step S6500 in FIG. 14) is selected as the jump destination next.

[Big hit first special electric combination work operation start processing]
FIG. 25 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the big hit first special motorized product operation start process (step S6600 in FIG. 14). The processing in the case where the jackpot state transition command is set (when the value of “special game management status” is updated to “0 CH”) will be described below.

  Step S7002: First, the main control CPU 72 executes a big hit start waiting time timer countdown process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets an initial value to the big hit start waiting time timer, and then counts down the timer (for each call of this module) as time passes. The initial value of the big hit start waiting time timer is set as a waiting time (for example, about several seconds) from the end of the operation of the first special electric symbol 30 at the small hit to the operation of the first special electric symbol 30 again. . Further, in the display portions of the effect display devices 42a and 42b, for example, effects before the start of the big hit game are performed using the “big hit start waiting time”.

  Step S7004: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the jackpot start waiting time has elapsed. That is, if the value of the big hit start waiting time timer has not yet become 0, the main control CPU 72 determines that the big hit start waiting time has not elapsed (No). In this case, the main control CPU 72 ends the present module and returns to the special game management process.

  After that, when the value of the big hit start waiting time timer becomes 0 with the passage of time, the main control CPU 72 determines that the big hit start waiting time has elapsed (Yes), and executes step S7006 and subsequent steps.

  Step S7006: In this case, the main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds. In the present embodiment, the number of execution rounds (the number of continuous operations) to be set is one of “9 rounds”. However, as described above, the first opening (the operation of the small hit) of the first special electric symbol 30 corresponds to the first round. Therefore, the remaining eight rounds are set as the number of execution rounds here. The number of execution rounds set here is stored in the buffer area of the RAM 76 as a corresponding value (for example, “8” for nine times) on the program.

  Step S7008: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets a big hit open timer. The value of the timer set here becomes the open time per operation when operating the first special motorized product 30. In the present embodiment, a total open time (for example, about 29.0 seconds) for one round is set as the value of the big hit open time timer. If it is an open time of this degree, a sufficient number (for example, about eight) of game balls can be made to be won in the upper large winning opening 30b during that time.

  Step S7010: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets a big hit time interval timer (upper large winning opening closing time timer). The value of the timer set here is the waiting time between rounds during the big hit, or the waiting time at the end of the final round. The value of the timer is set, for example, to about 2 to 3 seconds.

  Step S7012: Then, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the "special game management status" to "0DH", and returns to the special game management process.

[Big hit first special electric combination release processing]
FIG. 26 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the big hit first special electric combination product opening process (step S6620 in FIG. 14). If the value of the "special game management status" is updated to "0DH" in the previous big hit time first special electric role operation start process (step S7012 in FIG. 25), then the big hit first special electric role thing Release processing is performed. This process is mainly for controlling the opening / closing operation of the first special electric bonus 30 as an operation during a big hit game (special game). Hereinafter, description will be made along the procedure example.

  Step S7502: The main control CPU 72 opens the upper large winning opening 30b. Specifically, it outputs a drive signal to be applied to upper prize winning opening solenoid 90. As a result, the first special electric symbol 30 operates to shift from the closed state to the open state.

  Step S7504: The main control CPU 72 executes switch input event processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 confirms detection signals from the upper count switch 84, the discharge detection switch 900, and the specific area switch 700. The value of each counter is stored, for example, in the count number area of the RAM 76. When the passage detection signal is input within the effective time of the specific area switch 700, the main control CPU 72 sets the value (01H) of the specific area passage flag.

  Step S7506: The main control CPU 72 executes a winning ball number counting process. In this process, the number of gaming balls that have won in the first special electric winning combination 30 (upper large winning opening 30b during opening) within the opening time is counted. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 increments the count value based on the winning detection signal input from the upper count switch 84 within the opening time.

  Step S7508: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the current count number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (eight). As described above, the predetermined number defines the upper limit (upper limit of winning balls) of the number of winning balls allowed per opening (one round during a big hit, one at a small hitting). If the count number has not reached the predetermined number (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S7512. On the other hand, if the current count number has reached the predetermined number (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S7510.

  Step S7510: The main control CPU 72 closes the upper large winning opening 30b. Specifically, the output of the drive signal applied to the upper prize winning opening solenoid 90 is stopped. As a result, the first special electric symbol 30 returns from the open state to the closed state. Next, the main control CPU 72 executes step S7524.

  Step S7512: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes an open timer countdown process. In this process, the release timer countdown set in the previous big hit first special electric combination product operation start process (step S7008 in FIG. 25) is executed.

  Step S7514: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the open time has ended. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the release timer after the countdown process is 0 or less, and if the value of the release timer is not yet 0 or less (No), the processing returns to the special game management process. Then, when the special game management process is executed next, since the jump destination is currently set to the big hit first special electric combination release process at the current stage, the main control CPU 72 repeats the procedure of the above step S7502 to step S7512. Run.

  If it is determined in step S7514 that the opening time has ended (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S7516.

  Step S7516: The main control CPU 72 closes the upper large winning opening 30b. Specifically, the output of the drive signal applied to the upper prize winning opening solenoid 90 is stopped. As a result, the first special electric symbol 30 returns from the open state to the closed state. Next, the main control CPU 72 executes step S7518.

  Step S7518: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes interval standby processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 executes the countdown of the interval timer set in the above-mentioned big hit first special electric motor operated product operation start process (step S7010 in FIG. 25). Then, when the value of the interval timer becomes 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 next proceeds to step S7520.

  Step S7520: The main control CPU 72 increments the value of the opening number counter. The value of the release number counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76, for example, with an initial value of 0.

  Step S7522: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value of the release number counter after increment has reached the number set in the current round. Here, the reason that “the number of times set in the current round” is determined corresponds to the open pattern “open the first special motorized role 30 a plurality of times in one round during a big hit”. It is. In this embodiment, since the open pattern of opening 18 times in one round is adopted, “the number of times set in the current round” is set to 18 in each round. When the value of the release number counter after the increment reaches the set number (for example, “18”) (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S 7524 next. In addition, about the open | release frequency | count in 1 round, you may set it as the frequency | count which is each different corresponding to a small hit design.

  In addition, when the counter value has not reached the set number of times at the end of one opening (step S 7522: No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special game management processing, and the jump destination is the big hit first special at this stage Since it is set to the motorized product operation start process, the procedure from step S7502 to step S7522 is repeatedly executed. As a result, incrementing of the release number counter proceeds in step S7520, and when the counter value reaches the set number (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S7524 next.

  Step S 7524: Here, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the special game management status to “0EH”, and returns to the special game management process. Therefore, next, when the main control CPU 72 executes the special game management process, the next big hit first special electric combination prize closing effective process (step S6640 in FIG. 14) is selected as the jump destination.

  Although not particularly illustrated, as described above, the jackpot first special motorized boat closed effective processing is executed to adjust the time from opening to closing of the first special motorized boat 30. In this process, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the "special game management status" to "0FH", and returns to the special game management process. Then, next, when the main control CPU 72 executes the special game management process, the next big hit first special electric combination product closing process (step S6660 in FIG. 14) is selected as the jump destination.

[Big hit first special electric combination closing process]
FIG. 27 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the first special electric combination closing process at the time of big hit. This big hit first special electric symbol combination processing is for adjusting the internal state before moving to the next operation after the closing effective time of the first special electric symbol 30 has elapsed as described above. The details will be described below.

  Step S8502: The main control CPU 72 executes switch input event processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 confirms detection signals from the upper count switch 84, the discharge detection switch 900, and the specific area switch 700. The value of each counter is stored, for example, in the count number area of the RAM 76. When the passage detection signal is input within the effective time of the specific area switch 700, the main control CPU 72 sets the value (01H) of the specific area passage flag. It should be noted that the value of the specific area passage flag after closing the upper large winning opening 30b may be set to a different value (02H) to distinguish it from the value of the specific area passage flag before closing (during opening).

  Step S8504: The main control CPU 72 executes a residual ball discharge check process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 compares the value of the winning ball number counter with the value of the discharging ball number counter. In addition to the value obtained by totaling the number of game balls detected by the discharge detection switch 900, the value of the discharged ball counter also includes the number of game balls detected by the specific area switch 700.

  Step S8506: The main control CPU 72 executes upper winning opening closed time timer countdown processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 executes the countdown of the big hit time interval timer (big winning opening closing time timer) set in the previous big hit time first special electric combination product operation start process (step S7010 in FIG. 25).

  Step S8508: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the closing time (interval time) has ended. Specifically, whether or not the value of the big hit time interval timer after the countdown processing is 0 or less is checked, and if the value of the timer is not yet 0 or less (No), the main control CPU72 is a big hit here The first special motorized role closing process is ended, and the process returns to the special game management process. Then, when the special game management process is executed next, since the special game management status is set to "0FH" at this stage, the main control CPU 72 selects the jackpot first special electric role closing process, and the above-mentioned The procedures from step S8502 to step S8508 are repeatedly executed. If it is determined in step S8508 that the closing time has ended (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S8510.

  Step S8510: Then, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the discharging of the effective ball is completed based on the above comparison result. That is, if the value of the discharged ball number counter is smaller than the value of the winning ball number counter, the main control CPU 72 determines that the discharging of the effective ball is not yet completed (No). In this case, the main control CPU 72 ends the present module and returns to the special game management process. On the other hand, when the value of the discharged ball number counter is not smaller than the value of the winning ball number counter (when both are in agreement), the main control CPU 72 determines that the discharging of the effective ball is completed (Yes). Go to S8512.

  Step S8512: The main control CPU 72 increments the value of the round number counter. The value of the round number counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76, for example, with an initial value of 0.

  Step S8514: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value of the round number counter after increment has reached the set number of execution rounds. The number of execution rounds is set in the previous big hit first special electric combination product operation start process (step S7006 in FIG. 25). At this time, if the value of the round number counter has not yet reached the number of execution rounds (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S8522.

  Step S8522: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the specific region passage flag is 1. The specific area passing flag is changed from 0 to 1 when the gaming ball passes the specific area during the round, and is maintained at 0 when the gaming ball has not passed during the round. As a result of the check, if the specific area passage flag is 1 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S8524. On the other hand, if the specific region passage flag is not 1 (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S8516.

[Before the end of the last round]
Step S8524: In this case, the main control CPU 72 sets a round number command based on the current value of the round number counter. The round number command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 10). The effect control device 124 can recognize the current number of rounds based on the received number-of-rounds command, and can reflect the result in the effect control during the jackpot.

  Step S8526: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets a special winning opening close designation command for the normal round. This command is for notifying the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126) of the closing of the first special electric symbol 30 after each round at the time of a big hit. In addition, the normal round upper winning a prize opening closing designation command is a command indicating that it is the closing of the first special electric symbol 30 other than the final round. The command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 10).

  Step S 8528: Then, the main control CPU 72 changes the value of the special game management status from “0FH” and sets it to “0DH”. Thereby, when the main control CPU 72 executes the special game management processing next, the main control CPU 72 selects the big hit first special electric combination opening process (FIG. 26) again, and the first special electric combination in the next round The opening operation of the object 30 is to be performed.

  Step S8530: Further, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball number counter counted in the current round. Thereby, when the big hit first special electric combination release process (FIG. 26) is executed again, the number of winning balls in the next round is counted from zero.

[At the end of the last round, when the specific area is not passed during the round]
Thereafter, if it is confirmed in step S8514 that the value of the round number counter has reached the set number of execution rounds (step S8514: Yes), or if it is confirmed in step S8522 that the specific area of the game ball has not passed during the round. (Step S8522: No), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S8516.

  Step S8516: In this case, the main control CPU 72 resets the round number counter used in the current big hit.

Step S8518: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets a final winning on the special winning opening closing specification command (final opening / closing operation end information notifying means). This command is for notifying the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126) of the closing of the first special motorized product 30 in the final round at the time of the big hit.
Here, the final round corresponds to nine rounds. The command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 10).

Step S8520: The main control CPU 72 updates and sets the value of the special game management status from “0FH” to “10H”.
Step S8530: Further, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball number counter counted in the final round.

  When the above procedure is executed at the end of the final round, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special game management process. As a result, when the main control CPU 72 executes the special game management process next, the big hit first special electric combination product operation end process (step S 6680 in FIG. 14) is selected as the jump destination next.

[Command transition diagram]
FIG. 28 is a transition diagram of main commands for presentation transmitted from the main control apparatus 70 to the presentation control apparatus 124 during a self-priming game. The effects to be executed in the effect control device 124 will be performed based on various commands transmitted from the main control device 70, and these commands are created for each predetermined trigger. Specific contents will be described later.

  C1: First, when a jackpot using a jackpot 30b having a specific area is started, a "big hit start effect designation command" is transmitted. For example, "9000 H" is defined as the value of the "big hit start effect designation command".

  C2: Next, when the large winning opening 30b is opened at the beginning of each round of the player's power jackpot, a "big winning opening open designation command" is transmitted. For example, "91xxH" is defined as the value of the "big winning opening opening specification command", and the current number of rounds is input to "xx". Specifically, when the winning opening 30b in the seventh round is opened, a "big winning opening opening designation command" having a value such as "9107H" is transmitted.

  C3: Also, during the self-powered jackpot round, an "in-round release effect specification command" for controlling the effect is transmitted. For example, “95xxH” is defined as the value of “in-round opening effect specification command”, and “xx” indicates that a corresponding value is input based on the state (activated / deactivated) of the storage device 540 Become. Specifically, when the storage device 540 is in operation (stored), “9500H” is transmitted as a value of “in-round opening effect designation command”. In addition, when the storage device 540 is switched from in operation to non-operation (at storage release), “9501H” is transmitted as a value of “in-round release effect specification command”, and the storage device 540 is non-operation (after storage release) If it is, “9502H” is transmitted as the value of “in-round release effect specification command”.

  C4: In addition, when the upper count switch 84 detects a gaming ball during a round of self-powered big hit, a "count switch detection command" is transmitted. For example, “BF01H” is defined as the value of “count switch detection command”.

  C5: Also, specifically, when the specific area switch 700 detects the game ball by the end of the 18th opening of the upper large winning opening 30b while the upper large winning opening 30b is open, "specification A region passage designation 2 (continuation) command is transmitted. For example, “9A02H” is defined as the value of “specific area passage specification 2 (continue) command”.

  C6: And, when the upper prize winning opening 30b is closed, specifically, when the eighteenth opening of the upper winning prize opening 30b is finished, a "big prize opening closing designation command" is transmitted. For example, "9100H" is defined as the value of the "big winning opening closing designation command".

  C7: In addition, after the opening of the top opening 30b is finished after the closing of the top opening 30b is closed, specifically, when the specific area switch 700 detects the game ball, “specific area passing Designation 3 (continuation) command is sent. For example, “9A03H” is defined as the value of “specific area passage specification 3 (continue) command”.

  C8: After that, when the discharge of all game balls from the upper large winning opening 30b is confirmed, the final round (the ninth round) ends, or the game balls did not pass through the specific area during the round In this case, the jackpot will end, and a "big hit end effect designation command" will be transmitted at the end. For example, "9200H" is defined as the value of the "big hit end effect designation command".

  As described above, by transmitting various commands from the main control device 70 to the effect control device 124 at the corresponding timing, the effect control device 124 can execute effect switching based on the command, and the effect switching control is performed. Since it is not necessary to execute based on time, the process of counting the effect time can be omitted.

  In addition, when the game is shut down due to any cause and the game is resumed from the point of time of the power interruption return, the command is transmitted along with the progress of the game, so in the effect control device 124 The presentation corresponding to is performed. Therefore, the effect control device 124 can return the effect without waiting for the start of the next round.

[Motor management processing]
FIG. 29 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of a motor management process (step S209 in FIG. 10) executed in the interrupt management process. Hereinafter, description will be made along the procedure example.

  Step S2800: First, the main control CPU 72 executes an origin monitoring process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not it is necessary to monitor the origin position of the motor (rotary body motor 213), and if it is necessary to monitor, acquires detection signals from each origin detection mechanism.

  Step S2802: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the power-on operation of the rotary motor 213 has been completed. At this time, immediately after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, if the operation at the time of power on of the rotary motor 213 is not completed yet (No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S2804.

Step S2804: In this case, the main control CPU 72 executes power-on operation processing. Thereby, for example, the rotary motor 213 starts rotation at a constant speed in a constant direction. Further, the rotary motor 213 operates based on a predetermined operation pattern from when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on (except at the time of power failure such as power off) to when the power is shut off. Thereafter, when the power-on operation is completed, it is determined that the operation is completed (Yes) in the previous step S2802, and thereafter, step S2804 is skipped.
When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the interrupt management process (FIG. 10).

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the progress of the special symbol game changes as the main control CPU 72 executes the control process. Furthermore, in the special symbol game, the progress status is largely branched to the big hit game according to the result of the distribution operation of the game balls in the first special electric character combination 30.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, effects are produced mainly using the effect display devices 42a and 42b in accordance with the actual progress of the game, and the transition of the progress is transmitted to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. Hereinafter, an example of a control method for specifically realizing effects using the effect display devices 42a and 42b will be described.

[Effect control processing]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of effect control processing executed by the effect control CPU 126. This effect control process is executed, for example, in the timer interrupt process (interrupt management process) separately from the reset start (main) process (not shown). The effect control CPU 126 generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined interrupt cycle (for example, a cycle of several milliseconds) while executing the reset start process, and executes the timer interrupt process.

  The effect control process includes a command reception process (step S400), an error effect management process (step S402), a special electric symbol non-operation effect effect management process (step S403), and a special electric symbol combination operation management process (step S404) The display output process (step S405), the lamp drive process (step S406), the sound drive process (step S408), the effect random number update process (step S410), and a subroutine group of other processes (step S412) are included. Hereinafter, the basic flow of the effect control process will be described along each process.

  Step S400: In the command reception process, the effect control CPU 126 receives an effect command transmitted from the main control CPU 72. Also, the effect control CPU 126 analyzes the received commands and stores them in the command buffer area of the RAM 130 according to type. The command for effect transmitted from the main control CPU 72 includes, for example, a model specification command, a start opening winning sound control command, a command for demonstration effect, a lottery result command, a fluctuation pattern command, a fluctuation start command, a stop symbol specification command, Design stop command, 1st special motorized role closing command, normal round bottom winning opening closing designation command, last round bottom winning opening closing designation command, big hit status specifying command, big hit type command, big hit status transition command, round number command There are a large end command, a customer wait specified command, an error command, a special game management status command, a vibration detection command, an insufficient discharge ball error status command, an area passing command, and the like. In addition, big hit start production specified command, large winning a prize opening open specified command, in-round open effect specified command, count switch detection command, specific area passage specification 2 (continue) command, specific area passage specification 3 (continue) command, big hit There is an end effect specification command.

  Step S402: In the error effect management process, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect pattern that causes the effect display devices 42a and 42b to display an error based on the error command, the vibration detection command, the discharge ball shortage error state command, etc. (vibration detection Teaching effect executing means, non-terminating effect executing means). For example, the effect control CPU 126 lights or blinks the various lamps 46 to 52, the board lamp 53, etc. in red color, outputs a warning sound from the speakers 54, 55, 56, or causes the display devices 42a, 42b for effect. An effect pattern corresponding to an error effect for displaying character information such as "ERROR" is selected. In addition, error presentation is executed in the following display output processing (step S405), lamp driving processing (step S406), and sound driving processing (step S408) based on the selected rendering pattern, and an error is notified to the outside. The Rukoto.

  In addition, although it is possible to reduce the programming capacity by making the notification specifications such as the warning sound of the incorrect winning error and the excess winning error and the LED common, it is possible to reduce other programming specifications according to the contents of each error. By doing this, the type of error may be recognized. When it is possible to recognize the type of error in this way, for example, with regard to LEDs (for example, various lamps 46, 48, 50 to 52, etc.) provided in the gaming machine main body, the same notification In the form (for example, the lighting control in red display color), all the LEDs of the game board (for example, the board lamp 53 and the display devices for effect 42a, 42b etc.) are turned off in the case of an incorrect prize error. Well, in the case of an excess prize error, it may be possible to turn off lights other than the 7-segment display (for example, the display devices for effect 42a and 42b) for performing the effect of notifying the number of rounds. This is to display an error code or the like for specifying the type of error in the 7-segment display. In addition, although the warning sound has the same notification form as both the irregular winning error and the excessive winning error, voice notification that can be output simultaneously with the warning sound may be different. For example, in the case of an illegal prize error, it may be possible to identify that an illegal prize with a high degree of urgency has occurred by repeatedly emitting a voice such as “an illegal prize is detected”. In this case, it may be possible to identify that an error with a lower degree of urgency has occurred as compared to the unfair prize error by repeatedly emitting a voice such as "Please call a person in charge".

  Step S403: In the special electric symbol non-operation effect management process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the effect when the first special electric symbol 30 and the second special electric symbol 31 are not in operation. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms from the main control CPU 72 whether or not a command for demonstration effect is stored. Then, when confirming that the demonstration effect command is stored, the effect control CPU 126 executes a demonstration selection process of selecting a demonstration effect pattern. The demonstration effect pattern defines the content of the effect indicating that the pachinko machine 1 is in a so-called wait-for-customer state.

  Step S404: In the special electric combination product operation effect management process, the effect control CPU 126 corresponds to a small hit in the special symbol lottery (“small hit 1”, “small hit 2”, “small hit 4” “small hit 5” Control the rendition after it falls under any of For example, when the current state is a small hit, when the first special electric role 30 (upper large winning opening 30b) is opened, drive the LED lamp to further output an open sound such as "Boon Jakeen" Perform an effect that produces a passing sound such as "Puy" when entering the first special electric character 30 (upper large winning opening 30b), or a game ball passes through a specific area The effect of driving the LED lamp indicating whether or not to be performed is executed, and the effect of driving the LED lamp to further output the fanfare sound when the gaming ball passes the specific area is executed. Also, if the current state is a big hit game, does it correspond to a jackpot that the first special electric combination 30 will operate during the opening effect, or the second special electric combination 31 operates? The effect is to be performed, such as whether it corresponds to the normal big hit. Further, when the round game (the second and subsequent rounds) is started, an effect of displaying the number of rounds on the effect display devices 42a and 42b is executed.

  Further, during the big hit game, an effect that BGM different from that in the normal game is output is executed. For example, the BGM for the self-powered big hit is output during the self-powered big hit where the first special motorized character 30 is to be operated, and the normal special hit when the second special-electric powered member 31 is usually operated is usually a big hit An effect of outputting BGM for time is executed. Here, as for BGM for self-powered big hit during self-powered big hit, when BGM is switched based on the state of storage device 540 (activated / deactivated), or when a game ball passes a specific area, it becomes special BGM. It can be switched. The contents of the specific processing for such BGM switching will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  Step S405: In the display output process, the effect control CPU 126 instructs the effect drive control device 144 (drive control CPU 146) about basic control information (for example, effect pattern number etc.) of the effect contents. Thereby, the effect drive control device 144 (drive control CPU 146) controls the display operation by the effect display devices 42a and 42b based on the instructed effect content.

  Step S406: In the lamp driving process, the effect control CPU 126 outputs a control signal to the lamp driving circuit 132. In response to this, the lamp drive circuit 132 drives (turns on or off, blinks, changes in luminance gradation, etc.) various lamps 46 to 52, the panel lamp 53, etc. based on the control signal.

  Step S408: In the next sound drive processing, the effect control CPU 126 causes the sound drive circuit 134 to provide the contents of the effect (for example, during the opening operation of the first special electric combination 30, during the distribution operation within the first special electric combination 30) , BGM during the jackpot production, voice data etc.). Thereby, the sound according to the contents of presentation is output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56.

  Step S410: In the effect random number updating process, the effect control CPU 126 updates various effect random numbers in the counter area of the RAM 130. The effect random numbers include, for example, random numbers for effect selection when a plurality of effect contents are prepared.

  Step S412: In the other processes, for example, when there is a movable body for effect, the effect control CPU 126 outputs a control signal to the drive IC of the movable body. Although not illustrated, the movable body is operated by a driving source such as a solenoid or a stepping motor, for example, and performs rendering independently or in synchronization with the display of the image by the rendering display devices 42a and 42b. The driving sources such as these solenoids and stepping motors can be connected to, for example, the panel illumination board 138 in FIG.

[Self-employed main character production process]
FIG. 31 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the one's own winning combination rendering process. The contents will be described below along the procedure example.

  Step S500: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the count switch detection command has been received. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the count switch detection command created when any of the four upper count switches 84 in the first special electric character 30 detects the passage of the game ball is received Do. As a result of this confirmation, when the count switch detection command is received (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S502. On the other hand, if the count switch detection command has not been received (No), the effect control CPU 126 then executes step S504.

  Step S502: The effect control CPU 126 adds 1 to the count number. Here, the count number indicates the number of winnings during the round. In addition, the maximum number that can be won in the upper large winning opening 30b per round is defined, for example, eight, and the effect control CPU 126 counts the current number of winnings in this process, thereby producing effects relating to the number of winnings. Can be switched. Next, the effect control CPU 126 executes step S504.

  Step S504: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the special winning opening open designation command has been received. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the special winning opening opening designation command created when the big winning opening 30b is first opened after the round of the big hit is started. As a result of this confirmation, when the special winning opening open designation command is received (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S506. On the other hand, when the special winning opening open designation command has not been received (No), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S512.

  Step S506: The effect control CPU 126 sets the execution of the effect during storage. Here, in the effect during storage, a special BGM (for example, to indicate that the storage device 540 is operating and the gaming ball entered into the upper large winning opening 30b is likely to pass through the specific area) , BGM during storage represents an effect that is output. In addition, while the round is started and the upper large winning opening 30b is opened for 18 times during the round, the storage device 540 operates during the first to sixth opening, and during the seventh to eighteenth opening. Is controlled by the operation pattern which becomes inoperative. Next, the effect control CPU 126 executes step S508.

  Step S508: The effect control CPU 126 sets the continuation flag to OFF. Here, the continuation flag indicates whether or not the round is completed and the next round can be executed. Specifically, if the game ball passes a specific area during a round, the continuation flag is set to ON, and the next round will be continued, while if the game ball does not pass the specific area during a round, it is OFF The next round can not be performed because it is set. Next, the effect control CPU 126 executes step S510.

  Step S510: The effect control CPU 126 clears the count number. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 clears the count number for counting the number of winnings during the round (set to 0) as the round is newly started.

  As described above, when the process (steps S506 to S510) at the time of opening the first upper large winning opening 30b at the start of the round is executed, the effect control CPU 126 ends the self-directed high-ranked effect effect process, and the special electric role function operation time effect Another process in the management process (step S404) is performed.

  Step S512: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the continuation flag is OFF and the storage cancellation command has been received. Specifically, when the continuation flag is OFF, a predetermined time after the start of the round, that is, the sixth opening of the opening of the upper large winning opening 30b over 18 times is ended, and the storage device 540 It is checked whether or not the storage release command created at the time of non-operation has been received. As a result of this confirmation, when the continuation flag is OFF and the storage release command is received (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S514. On the other hand, if the continuation flag is ON or the storage release command is not received (No), the effect control CPU 126 then executes step S516.

  Step S514: The effect control CPU 126 sets the execution of the storage cancellation effect. Here, the storage cancellation effect is a special BGM (for example, to indicate that the state where the storage device 540 has become inactive and the gaming ball entering the upper large winning opening 30b is likely to pass through the specific area is ended) , Storage release BGM) represents an effect that is output.

  As described above, when the sixth opening of the large winning opening 30b in the round is finished and the storage device 540 is inactivated (step S514), the effect control CPU 126 performs a self-directed high-income effect process. The process ends, and another process in the special electric combination product operation effect management process (step S404) is executed.

  Step S516: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the specific area passage designation 2 command has been received. Specifically, it is created when the specific area switch 700 detects a game ball while the upper large winning opening 30b is open, that is, until the 18th opening of the upper large winning opening 30b is finished. Check if it has received a specific area passage specification 2 command. As a result of this confirmation, when the specific area passage designation 2 command is received (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S518. On the other hand, when the specific area passage designation 2 command has not been received (No), the effect control CPU 126 then executes step S524.

  Step S518: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether the count number is less than MAX. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 checks whether or not the number of prizes to be counted during the round is smaller than a prescribed number (for example, eight) which is the end condition of the round. As a result of this confirmation, when the count number is less than MAX (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S and then step S520. On the other hand, if the count number is not less than MAX (No), that is, if the count number is MAX (for example, eight), the effect control CPU 126 then executes step S522.

  In this process, in addition to the condition as to whether or not the count number is less than MAX, it may be set as the condition whether or not the round end is approaching. For example, the round is ended when the opening of the upper large winning opening 30b is performed at the maximum 18th time, but it may be determined whether or not the 16th opening of the upper large winning opening 30b is performed. . Therefore, if the sixteenth opening of the upper large winning opening 30b is not performed (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S520, while the sixteenth opening of the upper large winning opening 30b is already performed. If there is (No), the effect control CPU 126 may execute step S522 next.

  Step S520: The effect control CPU 126 sets the execution of the V prize effect and the in-digestion effect on the way. Here, since the game ball entered the upper prize winning opening 30b has passed through the specific area until the final opening (the 18th opening) of the upper winning opening 30b is finished with the V prize effect on the way It is an effect that a special BGM (for example, V winning BGM in the middle) is output to teach that the execution of the next round has been decided. Specifically, on the way from the game ball entering the upper large winning opening 30b (from the time of detection by the upper count switch 84) until the V winning effect is discharged from the upper deviation hole 514 (discharge detection switch 900) The effect is performed for about the length of time required for the detection according to (3), and is, for example, about 3 seconds. Also, the in-digestion effect indicates an effect in which a special BGM (for example, in-digestion BGM) is output to teach that the defined number of rounds has not been reached yet and that it is possible to obtain a prize. ing. Next, the effect control CPU 126 executes step S522.

  When the count number is MAX (for example, eight), since the round is completed, the execution of the V prize presentation effect or the in-digestion effect is not set.

  Step S522: The effect control CPU 126 sets the continuation flag to ON. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 sets the continuation flag to ON since the gaming ball passes the specific area during the round.

  As described above, when the game ball passes the specific area (steps S518 to S522) while the 18th opening of the large big winning opening 30b in the round is completed, the effect control CPU 126 performs the process. The own character winning combination effect process is ended, and another process in the special electric combination function operation effect management process (step S404) is executed.

  Step S524: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the special winning opening closing designation command has been received. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the special winning opening closing designation command created when opening of the last (for example, the 18th) of the second large winning opening 30b in the round is finished is received. As a result of this confirmation, when the special winning opening closing designation command is received (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S526. On the other hand, when the special winning opening closing designation command has not been received (No), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S530.

  Step S526: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether the continuation flag is ON. Specifically, the game ball passes through the specific area during the round, and it is confirmed whether or not the continuation flag indicating that the next round is to be performed is ON. As a result of this confirmation, when the continuation flag is ON (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S528. On the other hand, if the continuation flag is not ON (No), the effect control CPU 126 ends the self-designated high winning combination effect processing, and executes another processing in the special electric combination product operation effect management processing (step S404).

  Step S528: The effect control CPU 126 sets the execution of the continuous effect. Here, the continuation effect is a special BGM (for example, continuing BGM) for teaching that the next round is started after the last opening (the 18th opening) of the upper large winning opening 30b is finished. Represents an effect to be output.

  Step S530: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the specific area passage designation 3 command has been received. Specifically, after the opening (for example, the 18th time) of the final large winning opening 30b in the round is finished, the game ball remaining in the upper special winning opening 30b passes through the specific area to switch to the specific area Whether or not the specific area passage designation 3 command created when 700 detects is received is confirmed. As a result of this confirmation, when the specific area passage designation 3 command is received (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes the above-mentioned step S528. On the other hand, when the specific area passage designation 3 command has not been received (No), the effect control CPU 126 ends the self-powered main character effect process, and executes another process in the special electric combination product operation effect management process (step S404) .

  Although not shown, when the discharge of all game balls from the upper large winning opening 30b is confirmed, the final round (the ninth round) is ended, or the game ball is in a specific area during the round If it has not passed, the jackpot is terminated, and if the jackpot termination effect designation command created at the termination is received, execution of the jackpot termination effect is set. Even at the time of the self-prime winning combination end presentation, a special BGM (for example, a self-powered high winning combination end BGM) is output, and it is possible to teach the player that the self-prime winning combination has ended.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the effect control device 124 can execute effect switching based on a command, and there is no need to execute effect switching control based on time, so the effect time is counted. Processing can be omitted.

  In addition, when the game is shut down due to any cause and the game is resumed from the point of time of the power interruption return, the command is transmitted along with the progress of the game, so in the effect control device 124 The presentation corresponding to is performed. Therefore, the effect control device 124 can return the effect without waiting for the start of the next round.

  In addition, based on the relationship between the number of gaming balls entered into the upper large winning opening 30b and the prescribed number of termination conditions, specifically, the prescribed number (for example, the eighth) of gaming balls entered is determined. It is determined whether or not to execute the V prize effect on the way, which indicates that the round is repeatedly executed, by confirming whether there is any. Thereby, it is possible to decide whether or not to execute V prize effect on the way in the middle of the end of the round game, and determine whether or not V prize effect on the way can be executed to the end in the round game. If execution can not be performed to the end, the execution of the V prize presentation can be canceled on the way. Therefore, it is possible to carry out the V prize effect on the way to the end if it is executed, and there is no interruption on the way if it is not executed, so halfway effects can be eliminated and the quality of the effect is improved. It can be done.

  In addition, in other types of gaming machines (so-called one-type V probability change machines) different from the gaming machines described above (so-called two types of gaming machines), special effects (during the round) during the jackpot game V prize effect: For example, it may be determined whether or not an effect of displaying “V” in the liquid crystal screen is to be executed. For example, a special symbol internal lottery includes a gap or a big hit, and if a special symbol internal lottery falls under a big hit, a game that performs a big hit game in which a big winning opening is opened with an open pattern corresponding to the type of the big hit. It is also possible to cope with the machine. In this type of gaming machine, when passing through a specific area in the big winning game during the big hit game, the internal lottery probability of the special symbol after the big hit game is set to a high probability state higher than normal, and the specific area If it does not pass, the internal lottery probability is set to the normal low probability state. Here, depending on the gaming machine, two large winning openings are provided, a specific area is provided only in one large winning opening, and it has a game characteristic that the large winning opening having the specific area is opened in a predetermined round. There is something. Therefore, when the game ball passes the specific area during the big hit game, the internal lottery probability is set to the high probability state after the big hit game is over by executing the V prize effect on the way which is a special effect. Can be taught. Here, the big hit game is composed of a plurality of rounds, for example, 16 rounds, and there is a game in which an effect corresponding to each round is executed. Then, when the game ball passes the specific area immediately before the end of the round, the round is ended immediately after the V prize effect is executed, and the V prize effect in progress must be interrupted as the new round is started. However, it is determined, for example, whether or not the V prize effect on the way can be performed to the end by performing control not to execute the V prize effect on the way just before the end of the round. By performing control, since there is no break in the middle, halfway renderings can be eliminated, and the quality of the rendering can be improved.

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Claims (2)

A special game that executes a first opening operation in which the game ball changes into an open state in which the game ball enters the winning opening easily from the closed state where the game ball is difficult to enter the winning opening when the operation trigger occurs during the game. Special game execution means for executing
When the game ball entering the winning opening in the special game open state passes the specific area provided inside the winning opening, the game ball enters the winning opening from the difficult closing state A special game is executed which repeatedly executes a round game for executing a second opening operation in which the game ball changes into an open state in which the game ball enters an easy-to-enter opening state in the winning opening. Special game execution means to
If more than the specified maximum number of gaming balls enter the winning opening during the second opening operation in the round game, all entering the ball after stopping the second opening operation after changing to the closing state When the discharge from the outlet provided inside the winning opening of the game ball is confirmed, or the round game is ended, or the change to the open state over the prescribed number of times by the second open operation is ended Round game ending means for ending the round game when the discharge from the outlet of all the game balls entered is confirmed.
Special effect execution means for executing a special effect corresponding to repeated execution of the round game on condition of confirmation of passage of the game ball to the specific area during the round game,
When the game ball in the round game has passed the specific area, based on the relationship between the end condition and the progress of the round game, and special effect execution control means for controlling whether to execute the special effect,
A game machine characterized by comprising: Internal lottery execution means for executing a predetermined internal lottery when a lottery opportunity occurs during the game,
Symbol display means for causing the symbols to be variably displayed for a predetermined fluctuation time after the internal lottery is executed, and for stopping and displaying the symbols in a mode representing the result of the internal lottery;
When the symbols are stopped and displayed in the winning mode by the symbol display means, the game ball performs an opening operation that changes the prescribed number of times to the opening state where the game ball can easily enter the winning opening Special game execution means for executing a special game that executes a round game a plurality of times;
Round game ending means for ending the round game when the end condition of the round game is satisfied;
When a game ball entering a winning opening in an open state in any of the round games in the special game passes a specific area provided inside the winning opening, the internal lottery is made after the special game is over. If the game ball does not pass the specific area during all the round games in the special game while setting the probability state corresponding to the winning of the high probability state higher than the normal low probability state, the special Probability state setting means for setting the probability state to the low probability state after the end of the game;
Special effect executing means for executing a special effect corresponding to the probability state being set to the high probability state, on condition of confirmation of passage of the game ball to the specific area during the round game,
When the game ball in the round game has passed the specific area, the running special effect if possible execute the special effect during the opening of the winning holes in the round game, the special if possible Special effect execution control means which does not execute the effect;
A game machine characterized by comprising: