JP6716151B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine acquires a big hit lottery random number value when a game ball enters the starting opening, variably displays an identification symbol on the display means, and the obtained big hit lottery random number value is a predetermined big hit judgment. If it is a value, the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode indicating that it is a big hit, and a special game state in which a predetermined game value is given to the player is entered. Further, in the special game state, the opening/closing operation of the special winning opening provided on the game board is repeated a predetermined number of times. Specifically, the special winning opening is opened when the open state has passed for a certain period of time or until a specified number of game balls have entered, and is closed again for a predetermined interval time and then opened again. Such an operation is repeated for a plurality of rounds, and when the special winning opening is opened, a game ball is inserted into the special winning opening, so that the player is given a predetermined number of prize balls for the winning. Is given as a game value.

As such a gaming machine, two starting openings of a gaming board are arranged side by side, and a gaming machine provided with a distribution device for allocating a game medium to one of these two starting openings is proposed (Patent Document 1). See 1). According to this gaming machine, the jackpot triggered by entering the right-side starting opening rather than the left-side starting opening is more likely to have more rounds, so the right-side starting opening is more advantageous. It is set, and the game media are alternately distributed to the relatively unfavorable left starting opening and the relatively advantageous right starting opening by the distribution device.

Further, in recent years, a distribution device is arranged in the right side area of the game board, and a game machine having a function of distributing the game balls hit in the right side area into a route toward the special winning opening and a route toward the general winning opening. Has appeared. According to such a model, the game balls consumed as out balls during the interval time during which the large winning opening is closed are supplemented by the winning balls from the general winning opening, resulting in many It becomes possible to win the prize ball.

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By the way, according to the above-described gaming machine, the distribution of the game balls by the distribution device causes a case advantageous to the player and a case disadvantageous to the player. It can be determined by looking at the status.

In the case of the former gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the shot game balls do not always reach the sorting device, so that, for example, when there are no more game balls in possession, the game ends relatively well. can do. However, in the case of the latter gaming machine, since there is a high possibility that the game balls that have been shot will reach the distribution device, in a normal gaming state, the distribution device distributes to the route toward the general winning opening. If so, there is a high possibility that the player will enter the general winning opening by hitting one or two game balls on the right side area.

Therefore, when the distribution device is arranged to distribute the game ball to the route toward the general winning opening when there are no more game balls in possession, some players are uncertain about ending the game. Some people feel it. Further, ending the game in the above-mentioned state of the gaming machine leads to unconditionally handing over the advantageous state to the next player who starts the game with the same gaming machine. For this reason, some players feel uncomfortable in handing over an advantageous state to a stranger unconditionally.

Therefore, it is conceivable to confirm the state of the distribution device when the number of game balls owned by the player is reduced. However, in order to confirm the state of the distribution device, it is necessary to confirm the positional relationship between the angle and the route of the distribution member that actually distributes the game balls in the distribution device, just before the game is finished. It is a troublesome work for the player to confirm these.

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

The present invention provides the following gaming machines.
A gaming machine of the present invention (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 described later) has a gaming board (for example, a gaming board 40 described later) having a gaming area in which a game medium can roll, and a specific portion of the gaming area. A first route through which the moved game medium can pass, a second route through which the game medium rolled in the specific region of the game area can pass, and at least the first route which is arranged at the specific region of the game board. And, among the plurality of paths including the second path, a distribution member that distributes the game medium to any path (for example, a distribution drum 501 described below), and the first path when the game medium is received. A distribution device (for example, a distribution device 421 described below) including a suggestion unit (for example, a seal 508 described later) that suggests distribution, and a specific passage through which the game medium distributed to the first path can pass. An area, a game value giving means (for example, a payout device 71 described later) for giving a game value to the player based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific passage area, and a holding portion for holding the distribution member. And a main body (for example, a drum main body 501a described later) whose peripheral surface is partially visible to the player, and a peripheral portion of the main body. A groove-shaped first receiving portion (for example, a left receiving portion 501g described later) formed on the surface so as to extend along the central axis of the main body and closed at one end side and open at the other end side; A groove-shaped second receiving portion (for example, a right receiving portion 501h described later) formed on the circumferential surface so as to extend along the central axis of the main body, and the other end side is closed and one end side is open. have, any of a plurality of receiving aspects including a first receiving mode for distributing the first path when accepting the game medium, and a second receiving mode for distributing the second path when receiving the game media, the When the distribution member is in the first receiving mode, the suggestion portion is arranged at an easily visible position for easy visual recognition, and the distribution member is in the second receiving mode. Is disposed at a position where it is difficult to visually recognize, and the holding mechanism is slidably disposed on a rotation shaft fixed on the central axis of the distribution member, and the distribution member. is secured to, possess and the engaged member is disengaged and engaged by a sliding movement of said engaging member, and a biasing member for biasing the engaging member to the engaged member, and The distribution device (for example, the distribution device 421 described later) is configured such that the rotating shaft (for example, a distribution shaft described later) fixed on the central axis of the distribution member. 502 and the like) and a bearing portion that rotatably supports both ends of the rotation shaft (for example, a bearing portion 500f described later) and the base fixed to the game board (eg, 502). The holding mechanism (for example, the below-described base 500 or the like) and the holding member that holds the distribution member that rotates each time a game medium passes in a state where the distribution member is switched to the first receiving mode or the second receiving mode. first cam lock 504, a second cam lock 505 and spring member 506, etc.), and wherein the Rukoto equipped with.

According to the above configuration, the player can easily recognize whether or not the distribution member is in the first acceptance mode by visually recognizing the suggestion portion. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that allows the player to finish the game in the best situation without making the player feel bothered.

Gaming machine of the present invention, in addition to said configuration, any previous case the sorting member said first receiving mode or said second receiving mode that Kigakarigo member is engaged the in the engaged member In that state, when the sorting member is held in the first receiving mode by the holding mechanism, the first receiving portion is in a state of being able to receive a game medium, and the first receiving portion is The received game medium is sorted to the first path, and when the sorting member is held in the second receiving mode by the holding mechanism, the second receiving unit is in a state in which the game medium can be received. The game medium received by the second receiving unit is distributed to the second route.

According to the above configuration, the engagement member and the engaged member of the holding mechanism are engaged and disengaged, and the distribution member is rotated, whereby the first receiving mode is regularly established and the player Can visually recognize the rotation of the sorting member. For this reason, the player can predict how many more shots will be taken before the distribution member is in the first receiving mode. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that allows the player to finish the game in the best situation without making the player feel bothered.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the distribution member (for example, a distribution drum 501 described below) is formed on the main body (for example, a drum main body 501a described below) and viewed in the axial direction. In this case, it has four blade portions extending in a cross shape (for example, a blade portion 501f described later) and the first receiving portion (for example, a left receiving portion 501g described later) and the second receiving portion (for example, The right receiving portion 501h described below) is formed between the adjacent blade portions, and the length of the blade portion extending from the main body is smaller than the diameter of the spherical game medium.

According to the above configuration, since the length of the blade portion extending from the main body is smaller than the diameter of the spherical game medium, for example, when the two game media flow down to the distribution device while being in contact with each other, the lower game medium is The chance that the blade portion comes into contact with the upper game medium is reduced by the time the component passes the distribution member and the distribution member is rotated 90 degrees. Thereby, for example, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of a problem in which the game medium is sandwiched between the protective glass and the tip of the blade portion (so-called ball ball), and the game medium does not flow down.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the distribution member (for example, a distribution drum 501 described below) is made of a translucent member, and the suggestion portion (for example, a seal 508 described below). ) Is attached inside the distribution member, and when the distribution member is in the first receiving mode, the suggestion portion is arranged on the player side.

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

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of ending a game in the best situation.

It is a perspective view showing an appearance in a pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view showing an appearance in a pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is an exploded perspective view showing an outline in a pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view showing an outline of a game board in a pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is an exploded perspective view showing components of a distribution device in a pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view showing an appearance of a distribution drum concerning a distribution device in a pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view showing the appearance which attached the 1st cam lock to the distribution drum which concerns on the distribution device in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the distribution device in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows operation|movement of the distribution apparatus in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows schematic structure of the illumination array in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of the illumination array in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the downflow path of the game ball in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the downflow path of the game ball in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram showing a control circuit in a pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. 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It is a flow chart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing a big hit random number determination table in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is the figure which shows the big hit design random number decision table in the pachinko game machine of one execution form of this invention. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a diagram showing a jackpot type determination table in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is the figure which shows the production table in the pachinko game machine of one execution form of this invention. It is the transition diagram of the pre-reading announcement production in the pachinko game machine of one execution form of this invention. It is a figure showing other composition of a pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows control processing performed in a modification of a pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows control processing performed in a modification of a pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention.

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

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

The glass door 10 is pivotally attached to the base door 30 so as to be openable and closable. An opening 11 is formed in the center of the glass door 10, and a protective glass 12 having transparency is provided in the opening 11. The protective glass 12 is arranged so as to face the front surface of the game board 40 with the glass door 10 closed.

Further, the glass door 10 is provided with a dish unit 13, a speaker 14, and an effect button 16 below the opening 11. The plate unit 13 is a unit body in which an upper plate 131 and a lower plate 132 positioned below the upper plate 131 are integrated. The upper plate 131 and the lower plate 132 are formed with payout openings for renting out game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls). When predetermined payout conditions are satisfied, the game balls are discharged. And, in particular, the upper plate 131 stores a game ball to be launched into a game area 41 described later. The speaker 14 is arranged inside the lower plate 132. The effect button 16 is arranged on the upper portion of the upper plate 131.

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

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

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

The base door 30 is attached to the wooden frame 60 so as to be openable and closable. On the base door 30, a game board 40 is arranged behind the protective glass 12.

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

The game board 40 is provided with an arc-shaped guide rail 411 which defines the game area 41, and a plurality of game nails 412 are driven into the game area 41. In addition, in the game area 40, in the game area 41, the central base plate 413, the first starting port 414a, the second starting port 414b, the normal electric auditors product 415, the ball passage detector 416, the special winning opening 418, the general winning opening. 419a, 419b, 419c, 419d, normal outlet 420a, first special outlet 420b, second special outlet 420c, third special outlet 420d, sorting device 421, shutter device 422, downflow path plate 423, easy winning Game members such as the mechanism 424, the touch sensor 425, and the illumination array 426 are provided.

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

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

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

The game ball launched by the launching device 20 (see FIG. 1, etc.) is guided by the guide rail 411, moves to the upper part of the game area 41, and progresses due to the collision with the game nail 412, the central base plate 413, and the like. It flows down toward the lower side of the game area 41 while changing the direction. The player, for example, hits a game ball on the left side of the central base plate 413 and causes the game ball to flow down on the left side of the central base plate 413 (so-called left hitting), and the launch handle 21 of the launching device 20 (FIG. 1, etc.). (See reference) is rotated to the right to drive the game ball to the right side of the central base plate 413, and passes through the right rail part 413a and the right guide part 413e to flow the game ball down the right side of the center base plate 413 ( So-called right-handed) can be selected to proceed with the pachinko game. In addition, the game ball shot in the game area 41 of the game board 40 does not move into the central base plate 413 from a position other than the passage opening 413c.

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

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

The ordinary electric accessory 415 is provided directly above the second starting port 414b, and is a flat plate member 415a that can project and retract with respect to the plate surface of the game board 40, and a normal electric accessory solenoid 111 that drives this flat plate member 415a. (See FIG. 14). The flat plate member 415a has a slope inclined to the right side, and when the flat plate member 415a of the ordinary electric accessory 415 is in a projecting state, the game ball riding on the flat plate member 415a moves to the right, and the flat plate member 415a is moved. The game ball that has passed through the flat plate member 415a when the 415a is in the retracted state is likely to enter the second starting opening 414b.

The ball passage detector 416 includes a passage gate through which game balls can pass one by one, and a ball passage detection sensor 115 (see FIG. 14) arranged in the gate member. The ball passage detector 416 is usually arranged directly above the electric accessory 415, and the passage gate of the ball passage detector 416 is arranged opposite to the downstream end of the right guide portion 413e. In other words, the game ball that has shot the game ball to the right side area in the game area 41 passes through the right guide portion 413e and flows down toward the passage gate, so that it easily passes through the ball passage detector 416.

The ordinary electric accessory 415 and the ball passage detector 416 are configured as one unit. This facilitates the work for mounting on the game board 40, removal, and maintenance.

The special winning opening 418 is arranged below the second starting opening 414b and the general winning opening 419d in the area on the right side of the game area 41. A prize area is provided in the special winning opening 418, and the count sensor 113 (see FIG. 14) is provided in the prize area.

The general winning openings 419a, 419b, 419c are arranged in the area on the left side of the game area 41, and the general winning openings 419d are below the second starting opening 414b in the area on the right side of the playing area 41, from the big winning opening 418. Is also disposed above. The game balls that have entered the general winning openings 419a, 419b, 419c come to pass through a common path, and a general winning ball sensor 114a (see FIG. 14) is provided at a predetermined portion of this common path. Further, a general winning ball sensor 114b (see FIG. 14) is also provided in the general winning opening 419d.

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

The first special outlet 420b and the second special outlet 420c are arranged on both sides of the special winning opening 418, respectively. Particularly, the first special outlet 420b is arranged on the left side of the special winning opening 418, and the first out-ball detecting sensor 117a (see FIG. 14) is provided in the first special outlet 420b. A second out-ball detection sensor 117b (see FIG. 14) is provided in the second special outlet 420c. The third special outlet 420d is arranged next to the general winning opening 419d.

The distribution device 421 is disposed below the second starting opening 414b and above the general winning opening 419d, and the gaming balls that have not entered the second starting opening 414b are directed to the left (first path 423b side). Or, it is a device for guiding the game balls to the right (on the side of the second route 423c). Although details of the distribution device 421 will be described later, for example, when four game balls are continuously moved to the distribution device 45, three balls have a function of distributing to the right side and one ball has a function of distributing to the left side.

The distribution device 421 may be included in one unit including the ordinary electric accessory 415 and the ball passage detector 416. For example, as shown in FIG. 42, in a unit body in which a normal electric accessory 415 and a ball passage detector 416 are fixed to a base plate 430, a sorting device 421 is detachably fixed to the base plate 430. Good. As described above, the distribution device 421 is attachable to and detachable from the unit body having the first passage area forming member (ball passage detector 416) and the first displacement member (ordinary electric accessory 415). It is installed on the game board 40 in a state of being attached to. This facilitates the work such as positioning and temporary fixing of the ordinary electric accessory 415, the ball passage detector 416, and the sorting device 421 when mounted on the game board 40, and further work efficiency can be achieved. ..

The shutter device 422 is disposed below the distribution device 421, and is capable of projecting and retracting with respect to the plate surface of the game board 40, and the special winning opening solenoid 112 (which drives the shutter member 422a). (See FIG. 14). In the shutter device 422, the shutter member 422a has a slope inclined downward to the left, and when the shutter member 422a is retracted by the special winning opening solenoid 112 (see FIG. 14), it is easy to enter the special winning opening 418. Then, since the shutter member 422a projects, it becomes difficult to enter the special winning opening 418.

The flow-down path plate 423 is made of resin and has a plurality of ridges on its plate surface. These ridges define the path of the game ball flowing down from the downstream end of the right guide portion 413e. The flow-down path plate 423 is arranged on the lower right side of the game area 41 of the game board 40, and has a ball passage detector 416, an ordinary electric accessory 415, a sorting device 421, a shutter device 422, a general winning opening 419d, and a special winning opening. 418, the first special outlet 420b, the second special outlet 420c, and a portion facing the third special outlet 420d, a hole portion through which a game ball can pass is formed. The ball passage detector 416, the ordinary electric accessory 415, the distribution device 45, and the shutter device 422 are fixed to the back side of the game board 40, and one of the distribution device and the passage gate 421 through which the game ball passes in the ball passage detector 416. Part, the flat plate member 415a in the protruding state, and the shutter member 422a in the protruding state project from the board surface of the game board 40 through the hole formed in the downflow path plate 423.

The downflow path plate 423 is a third path for receiving a game ball that has passed through the receiving path 423a, the first path 423b and the second path 423c branched from the receiving path 423a, and the second path 423c, which are formed by a plurality of protrusions. 423d.

The receiving path 423a is a path through which all the game balls flowing out from the downstream end of the right guide portion 413e pass, and within this path, the ball passing detector 416, the ordinary electric auditors product 415, and the second starting opening 414b. Is placed. The game ball that has not entered the ball passage detector 416, and the game ball that has been flown down to the right by the flat plate member 415a of the ordinary electric auditors product 415 protruding are the first route 423b and the second route 423c. Move to the branch position of. The game ball that has flowed downwards by the flat plate member 415a being drawn in passes through the second starting port 414b, moves to the back side of the game board 40, and is collected by the collecting device.

The distribution device 421 is arranged at a branch position between the first route 423b and the second route 423c, and the distribution device 421 causes the game ball to be placed on the first route 423b on the left side and the second route 423c on the right side. It is distributed.

The first route 423b is a route for guiding the game ball to the general winning opening 419d and the third special outlet 420d side, and the game ball passing through the first path 423b is the general winning port 419d and the third special outlet 420d. It is divided into the case of entering one and the case of not entering any. The game ball that has passed through the general winning opening 419d and the third special outlet 420d moves to the back side of the game board 40 and is collected by the collecting device. The game balls that do not enter any of the areas join the second path 423c. The lower end portion of the second path 423c after the merging is connected to the third path 423d. In this way, the general winning opening 419d functions as a specific passage area through which the game media assigned to the first route can pass.

The third path 423d has a gentle slope that descends to the left, and on this slope, a substantially rectangular large drop opening 423e of a size that allows a plurality of game balls to fall simultaneously is formed. Further, on both sides of the large drop opening 423e, small drop openings 423f and 423g each having a size capable of dropping one game ball are formed. The small drop port 423f is formed below the slope, and the small drop port 423g is formed above the slope.

The game ball that has fallen into the large drop port 423e is the large prize hole 418, the game ball that has dropped into the small drop port 423f is the first special out port 420b, and the game ball that has dropped into the small drop port 423g is the second special out port 420c. Will be guided respectively.

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

When the shutter member 422a of the shutter device 422 protrudes, for example, when a large number of game balls are placed on the shutter member 422a, if a game ball spills from the upper portion of the shutter member 422a, the game ball is , From the upper part of the slope of the third path 423d to the second special outlet 420c via the small drop opening 423g.

The prize winning mechanism 424 is composed of a plurality of ribs 424a formed on the upper part of the large drop opening 423e of the downflow path plate 423 and arranged at equal intervals. The rib 424a has a shape obtained by dividing an elongated cylinder into two, and extends in the up-down direction when the winning award mechanism 424 is viewed from the front. Therefore, in the state where the shutter member 422a closes the large drop port 423e, the game ball passing through the slope of the shutter member 422a flows down while contacting the rib 424a. As a result, the game ball is decelerated while passing the slope formed by the shutter member 422a. In other words, the time for which the shutter member 422a is placed becomes longer.

The touch sensor 425 is a non-contact type touch sensor, and is arranged at a predetermined part in the right side area of the game area 41, for example, above the prize winning mechanism 424. The touch sensor 425 outputs a detection signal when the player faces the touch sensor 425 by holding his/her hand over the protective glass 12 (see FIG. 3) or touching the protective glass 12.

The illumination array 426, which will be described in detail later, includes a transparent light guide plate 426a (see FIG. 10) on which a latent image is formed and a light source 426b (see FIG. 10) arranged on the side of the light guide plate 426a. It The illumination array 426 is arranged near the touch sensor 425 in the area on the right side of the game area 41. Then, the latent image is visualized by causing the light source 426b (see FIG. 10) to emit light, and is illuminated and displayed on the light guide plate 426a (see FIG. 10). In the present embodiment, information indicating that the touch sensor 425 is operable is displayed.

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

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

The number-of-rounds display device 432 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and displays the number of rounds of the round game in the jackpot gaming state described later.

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

The first special symbol hold display device 433a is composed of four display lamps, and the number of executions of variable display on the special symbol display device 431 triggered by winning the first starting opening 414a (so-called "holding number"). , "Holding number related to special symbol") is displayed by lighting, extinguishing, or blinking.

The second special symbol hold display device 433b is composed of four display lamps, the number of executions of variable display on the special symbol display device 431 triggered by winning the second starting opening 414b (so-called "holding number"). , "Holding number related to special symbol") is displayed by lighting, extinguishing, or blinking. Specifically, the first special symbol hold display device 433a and the second special symbol hold display device 433b are, for example, one display when the number of times of execution of variable display in the special symbol display device 431 is held once. The lamp for lighting is turned on, and when the number of times of execution of variable display in the special symbol display device 431 is held twice, the two lamps for displaying are turned on.

The normal symbol display device 434 is composed of two display lamps, and the normal symbol shown by these display lamps is repeatedly turned on and off alternately after the predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied. The variable display and stop display. Specifically, the normal symbol display device 434, when the game ball passes through the ball passage detector 416, and the game ball is detected by the ball passage detection sensor 115 (see FIG. 14), the normal symbol is variably displayed. After a lapse of a predetermined time, the normal symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop display mode.

The normal symbol hold display device 435 is composed of four display lamps, and when the game ball passes through the ball passage detector 416, the number of executions of variable display on the normal symbol display device 434 (so-called "hold" "Number of pieces", "the number of reserved pieces related to a normal symbol") is displayed by lighting, extinguishing or blinking. Specifically, the normal symbol hold display device 435, for example, when the number of times of execution of the variable display in the normal symbol display device 434 is held for one time, one display lamp lights up, and the normal symbol display device 434. When the number of executions of the variable display in 2 is suspended for two times, the two display lamps are turned on.

Returning to FIG. 3, the liquid crystal display device 50 is an example of display means and is arranged behind (on the back side of) the game board 40. As shown in FIG. 4, its display area 51 is the center of the game board 40. It is arranged above. In the display area 51, various images such as a derived pattern which is an identification pattern for production, a production image, and a decoration image for decoration are displayed. Although the liquid crystal display device 50 is described as an example of the display unit in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this. The display means may be a plasma display, a rear projection display, a CRT display, a lamp or the like.

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

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

[Configuration of distribution device 421]
5 is an exploded perspective view showing components of the distribution device 421, FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the distribution drum 501 according to the distribution device 421, and FIG. 6A is a distribution drum. FIG. 6B shows an appearance of the distribution drum 501 viewed from the left side, and FIG. 6B shows an appearance of the distribution drum 501 viewed from the right side. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing an appearance in which the first cam lock 504 is attached to the distribution drum 501, FIG. 8 is a front view of the distribution device 421, and FIG. 8A shows the first cam lock 504 and the second cam lock 504. FIG. 8B shows a state where the cam lock 505 is engaged, and FIG. 8B shows a state where the first cam lock 504 and the second cam lock 505 are disengaged. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing the operation of the sorting drum 501.

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

The base 500 extends from the case portion 500a formed in a semi-cylindrical shape and the edges of both side surfaces of the case portion 500a formed in a semi-circular flat plate shape to the outside of the case portion 500a in a direction perpendicular to the side surface. The extending portions 500b and 500c are provided.

The case portion 500a is formed in a size capable of storing the sorting drum 501.
The extending portion 500b extends from the left side surface of the sorting drum 501, and the extending portion 500c extends from the right side surface of the sorting drum 501. Holes through which screws for fixing to the game board 40 are formed are formed in the extending portions 500b and 500c.
Further, the extending portion 500b is formed with a small case portion 500d formed in a semi-cylindrical shape smaller than the case portion 500a and a bearing portion 500e in which one end of the distribution shaft 502 is housed. The small case portion 500d communicates with the case portion 500a, and the bearing portion 500e communicates with the case portion 500a. The extending portion 500c is formed with a bearing portion 500f in which the other end of the distribution shaft 502 is housed. The bearing portion 500f communicates with the case portion 500a. The case portion 500a, the small case portion 500d, the bearing portion 500e, and the bearing portion 500f are arranged on the same axis.

As shown in FIG. 6, the distribution drum 501 is formed on a cylindrical (drum-shaped) drum body 501a having a center hole 501e into which a distribution shaft 502 (see FIG. 5) can be inserted, and a drum body 501a. Four groove portions 501b extending along the central axis of the drum body 501a, a protrusion 501c protruding from one end of the drum body 501a, and a protrusion 501d protruding from the other end of the drum body 501a. I have it. As described above, the sorting drum 501 is an example of the sorting member.

The four groove portions 501b are formed in the drum body 501a between the wall surfaces that spread 90 degrees with respect to the central axis, and the blade portions 501f are formed between the adjacent groove portions 501b. That is, the distribution drum 501 includes four blade portions 501f extending radially from the drum body 501a, and the four blade portions 501f are viewed from the front in the axial direction of the drum body 501a. It extends in a cross shape. The maximum length of the blade portion 501f extending from the drum body 501a is set smaller than the diameter of the game ball.

The protruding portion 501c is formed in a truncated cone shape that inclines toward the inner side of the drum body 501a. Further, the protrusion 501c is formed with a notch that communicates with one groove 501b among the four grooves 501b.

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

That is, of the four groove portions 501b formed on the distribution drum 501, one groove portion 501b is closed on the right side by the protrusion 501d and the left side is opened, and the other three sets of groove portions 501b are on the left side. Is closed by the protrusion 501c, and the right side is open. In the following description, the right side is closed by the protruding portion 501d, the left side is opened by the left receiving portion 501g, the left side is closed by the protruding portion 501c, and the right side is opened by the three sets of groove portions 501b. It is called a receiving portion 501h. That is, the left receiving portion 501g and the right receiving portion 501h are formed between the adjacent blade portions 501f. As described above, the left receiving portion 501g is an example of the first receiving portion, and the right receiving portion 501h is an example of the second receiving portion.

As shown in FIG. 5, the bush 503 is composed of a flange body in which a cylindrical body 503b is formed at the center of a disc body 503a. The inner diameter of the disc body 503a is set to be smaller than the inner diameter of the protrusions 501c and 501d (see FIG. 6) of the drum body 501a up to the base. The outer diameter of the cylindrical body 503b is a size that allows the cylindrical body 503b to be fitted into the central hole 501e (see FIG. 6), and the inner diameter thereof is larger than that of the distribution shaft 502 so that the distribution shaft 502 can be inserted. It is set slightly larger. Then, the bushing 503 is attached to the right side of the distribution drum 501 by fitting the cylindrical body 503b into the center hole 501e.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 7, the first cam lock 504 has a cylindrical body 504c fitted into the center hole 501e from the left side of the distribution drum 501, a disc body 504a on the left side surface of the distribution drum 501, and a groove portion 501b and a missing portion. It is fixed by screwing in a state where the position is adjusted so as to match 504b. As a result, the gear portion 504e is arranged at the center of the left side surface of the distribution drum 501.

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

Since the gear portion 504e switches between the upward slope and the downward slope at every 45°, the convex portions of the gear portion 504e are formed at four places, and the sorting drum 501 rotates 90° at these four convex portions. Each of them engages with a recessed portion of a gear portion 505d (see FIG. 5) of the second cam lock 505, which will be described later.

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

The pair of extending pieces 505b are each formed in a rectangular plate shape, and the root portions thereof extend along the axial direction of the cylindrical body 505a and extend in the radial direction and the opposite direction to the central axis of the cylindrical body 505a. There is.
The gear portion 505d has the same shape as the gear portion 504e of the first cam lock 504, and the gear portion 504e and the gear portion 505d can be meshed with each other.
The spring member 506 is a coil spring which is arranged on the left side of the second cam lock 505 and biases the second cam lock 505 toward the first cam lock 504. Thus, the first cam lock 504 is an example of the engaged member, the second cam lock 505 is an example of the engaging member, the spring member 506 is an example of the biasing member, and the first cam lock 504, The second cam lock 505 and the spring member 506 are an example of a holding mechanism.

The design lens 507 is a decorative member attached to the recess 501k (see FIG. 6B) of the protrusion 501d. The seal 508 is a flat plate-shaped member arranged inside the recess 501k of the protrusion 501d. The seal 508 is inserted into the recess 501k of the protrusion 501d, and then the design lens 507 is mounted.

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

Further, in each member constituting the distribution device 421, members other than the distribution shaft 502, the spring member 506, and a screw (not shown) are composed of transparent members.

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the operation of the distribution device 421 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9A, when the projecting portion 501d is located on the upper right side, the left receiving portion 501g becomes a mode in which the game ball can be received. At this time, the seal 508 housed inside the protrusion 501d is viewed by the player in a state where the seal 508 is enlarged by the design lens 507, so that the player can easily see the seal 508, It becomes possible to determine whether or not the left receiving portion 501g is in a receivable mode. In this manner, the aspect in which the protruding portion 501c is located on the upper right side and the left receiving portion 501g can receive the game ball is an example of the first receiving aspect. Further, the seal 508 functions as a suggestion unit arranged on the player side when the distribution member is in the first receiving mode.

When the left receiving portion 501g can receive the game ball and flows down from the game ball from above, the left receiving portion 501g receives the game ball and the sorting drum 501 rotates depending on the weight of the game ball. At that time, the game ball moves to the left by the slope of the protrusion 501d. Further, the first cam lock 504 rotates as the distribution drum 501 rotates. At this time, as the top of the gear portion 504e moves toward the top of the gear portion 505d, the gear portion 505d slides in a direction against the bias of the spring member 506 (see FIG. 5). When the rotation angle of the distribution drum 501 exceeds 45°, the top of the gear portion 504e crosses the top of the gear portion 505d. At this point, the second cam lock 505 moves toward the first cam lock 504 by the bias of the spring member 506, and the gear portion 504e and the gear portion 505d mesh with each other. The distribution drum 501 rotates in conjunction with this operation, and as shown in FIG. 9B, the distribution drum 501 is once held in a state of being rotated by 90°. At this time, the game ball of the left receiving portion 501g flows down to the left side of the sorting drum 501, passes through the first path 423b (see FIG. 4), and has a general winning opening 419d (see FIG. 4) and a third special outlet. It is guided to the side of 420d (see FIG. 4). In addition, the protruding portion 501d is located on the lower right side, and the right receiving portion 501h can be received. Thus, the mode in which the protrusion 501c is located on the upper right side and the left receiving part 501g can receive the game ball is an example of the first receiving mode. In addition, a mode in which the protrusion 501d is located on the upper right side and the right receiving part 501h can receive the game ball is an example of the second receiving mode.

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

Furthermore, when the next game ball flows down from above into the distribution device 421, the distribution drum 501 rotates and the third right receiving portion 501h can be received, and the next game ball is distributed from above. When flowing down to 421, the sorting drum 501 makes one rotation, and as shown in FIG. 9A, the left receiving portion 501g is ready to be received.

In this way, the distribution device 421 sets the game balls that have not won the second starting opening 414b in the order of the first route 423b, the second route 423c, the second route 423c, and the second route 423c. One of them is assigned to the first route 423b. Further, when the left receiving portion 501g becomes a mode in which a game ball can be received, the seal 508 accommodated inside the protruding portion 501d is enlarged by the design lens 507 and is visible to the player, so that the game can be viewed. By visually recognizing the seal 508, a person can determine whether or not the left receiving portion 501g is in a receivable mode. As a result, when it is determined that the left receiving portion 501g is in a receivable mode, there is a possibility of hitting one gaming ball to the right to win the general winning opening 419d. If you win in 419d, you can get a prize ball even a little. Further, even if the general winning opening 419d is not won, the sorting drum 501 can be rotated to bring the right receiving portion 501h into a receivable state. As a result, the player can finish the game with the pachinko gaming machine 1 without any trouble.

[Schematic Configuration of Illumination Array 426]
10A and 10B are explanatory views showing a schematic configuration of the illumination array 426. FIG. 10A shows a state where the light source does not emit light, and FIG. 10B shows a state where the light source emits light. The illumination array 426 includes a light guide plate 426a and a light source 426b including an LED lamp. The light guide plate 426a is formed with a plurality of projections having a reflecting surface that reflects light rays along the plate surface toward the player, and the plurality of projections form a latent image 426c. The light source 426b is arranged laterally of the light guide plate 426a and emits a light beam along the plate surface. When the light source 426b does not emit light, the player comes to recognize the light guide plate 426a as a transparent plate, and cannot see the latent image 426c shown in FIG. 10A. When the light source 426b is emitting light, the plurality of protrusions reflect the light toward the player, and the latent image 426c is visualized as shown in FIG. become.

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

Although details will be described later, the light source 426b is controlled to emit light during a period in which the operation of the touch sensor 425 is effective. That is, the visible image of the latent image 426c indicates to the player that the operation of the touch sensor 425 is effective.

In the illumination array 426 shown in FIG. 10, the light guide plate 426a and the touch sensor 425 do not overlap each other, but they may partially overlap each other, and as shown in FIG. 11, the light guide plate 426a and the touch sensor 425 as a whole. May overlap. The display of the illumination array 426 may be switchable by arranging two illumination arrays 426 having latent images 426c of different display modes side by side in the front-rear direction. For example, the character information “Touch!!” is displayed before operating the touch sensor 425, but the light source 426 b that emits light after the touch sensor 425 is operated is switched to, for example, “Complete!!”. Another display mode, such as displaying character information, may be used.

[Game on pachinko machine 1]
Next, a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the gaming state in the present embodiment, the large drop opening 423e is closed due to the projection of the shutter member 422a of the shutter device 422, and the normal winning game state in which the game ball cannot be received in the special winning opening 418 and the shutter member 422a. Includes a special game state in which the large drop opening 423e is in an open state due to the drawing in, the game ball can be received in the special winning opening 418, and a predetermined game value can be given to the player. The special gaming state includes a small-hit gaming state and a big-hit gaming state that can give more gaming value than the small-hit gaming state. Further, the normal game state includes a first game state which is a game state advantageous to the player and a second game state which is a game state which is more disadvantageous to the player than the first game state. In the present embodiment, the second gaming state is a normal gaming state (so-called uncertain variation state) with a probability of shifting to the special gaming state, and the first gaming state shifts to the special gaming state compared to the second gaming state. It is a gaming state with a high probability of playing (so-called probability change state).

A player generally starts a game from a normal game state, and hits a game ball into a game area 41 of the game board 40 by the launching device 20. When the game ball that is driven into the first starting opening 414a or the second starting opening 414b is won, the special symbol of the special symbol display device 431 and the identification symbol (derived symbol) for effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 are changed. indicate. Moreover, when the game ball enters the first starting port 414a or the second starting port 414b during the variable display of the special symbol, the first starting port 414a or the first starting port 414a or the second symbol until the special symbol in the variable display is stopped. 2 Execution (start) of variable display of special symbols based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port 414b is suspended. After that, when the special symbols that have been displayed in a variable manner are stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special symbols that have been held is started.

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

The other (variable display start of a predetermined special symbol) condition is that the start condition of the special symbol is satisfied when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. That is, the variable display of the special symbol is started every time the condition for starting the variable display of the predetermined special symbol is satisfied.

Then, when the special symbol stopped and displayed in the special symbol display device 431 is in a specific stop display mode, the normal game state is shifted to the special game state. Of this particular stop display mode, the stop display mode for shifting to the big hit game state is the big hit, and the stop display mode for shifting to the small hit game state is the small hit. Further, the stop display mode of the special symbol other than the big hit or the small hit is a lost symbol, and when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal gaming state is maintained without shifting to the special gaming state. As described above, a game in which the special symbol is variably displayed, then stopped and displayed, and the game state is shifted or maintained depending on the result is called a "special symbol game".

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

Further, in the special symbol display device 431, in the case where the special symbol stopped and displayed is in a specific stop display mode, an effect image that causes the player to know that it is a hit is displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50. It Specifically, in the special symbol display device 431, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific display mode corresponding to, for example, a big hit that many exits can be obtained, the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50. The combination of the identification symbols for production displayed in is a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which the same symbols are stopped and displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows), and a performance image showing a big hit Is displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50.

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

The special winning opening 418 has an area (not shown) having a count sensor 113 (see FIG. 14), and a predetermined number (eg, 10) of game balls are won in the area, or a predetermined time (eg, The shutter member 422a is driven so that the large drop port 423e is opened until about 30 seconds) elapses. Then, in the open state, when any of the conditions for winning a predetermined number of game balls into the special winning opening 418 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied, the shutter member 422a is driven, and the large falling opening 423e is difficult to receive the game ball. It will be closed. In the present embodiment, in the special game state, the large drop port 423e is repeatedly moved 15 times from the closed state to the open state by driving the shutter member 422a, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it is easy to receive a game ball. The open state may be any number of times such as once and twice.

Moreover, when the specific stop display mode in the special symbol display device 431 is a big hit, the game state shifts to the big hit game state among the special game states. Then, in the big hit game state, the game in which the special winning opening 418 is changed from the closed state to the open state is repeated 15 times is defined as one round, and a round game in which this round is repeated is executed. Such round games are counted as the number of rounds such as "1" round and "2" round. For example, the first round game is also called the first round, and the second round game is also called the second round. In the present embodiment, the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state is 10 rounds or 16 rounds, but the number of rounds is not limited to this, and the number of rounds can be any number.

Moreover, when the specific stop display mode in the special symbol display device 431 is a small hit, the game state shifts to the small hit game state among the special game states. Then, in the small hitting game state, the game in which the large drop opening 423e is transitioned from the closed state to the open state 15 times is repeated only once. That is, in the small hitting game state, the round game is not played like in the big hitting game state. When the jackpot gaming state is over, the first gaming state or the second gaming state may be controlled as the normal gaming state. In addition, when the small hitting game state ends, the gaming state is not more advantageous than the gaming state when the small hitting game state is won. Therefore, there is no transition of the gaming state in the normal gaming state triggered by winning the small hitting gaming state. For example, when the gaming state when winning the small hitting gaming state is the first gaming state, When the winning gaming state is over, the gaming state is the first gaming state, and when the gaming state when winning the small hitting gaming state is the second gaming state, the gaming state after ending the small hitting gaming state is the second gaming state. It is in a state. In addition, in the present embodiment, after the jackpot gaming state ends, there is a case where the time period of the variable display of the special symbol becomes short and the state shifts to a time saving state. Such a special game state is an example of a special game state in which a predetermined game value can be given to the player.

Further, when a game ball wins the first starting opening 414a, the second starting opening 414b, the general winning openings 419a to 419d, and the big winning opening 418, the number of games set in advance according to the type of each winning opening. The balls are paid out to the upper plate 131 or the lower plate 132 by the payout unit 70.

Further, when the game ball hit in the game area 41 by the player passes through the ball passage detector 416, the display lamp of the normal symbol display device 434 variably displays. Also, when the game ball passes the ball passage detector 416 during the variable display of the normal symbol, the display mode by the normal symbol hold display device 435 is switched until the normal symbol in the variable display is stopped and displayed. Execution (start) of variable display of normal symbols based on passage of game balls to the ball passage detector 416 is suspended. After that, when the normal symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the ordinary symbol that has been held is started. Then, in the case where the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 434 is a mode indicating a hit, the flat plate member 415a of the ordinary electric auditors product 415 provided in the second starting opening 414b is pulled in for a predetermined time. It becomes a state.
As described above, a game in which the normal symbols are variably displayed and then stopped and the open/closed state of the normal electric accessory 415 (see FIG. 4) varies depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

[The number of prize balls and the flow path of game balls]
As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first starting opening 414a, the second starting opening 414b, the special winning opening 418, the general winning opening 419a, 419b, 419c, 419d enter In this case, prize balls are paid out from the payout opening.

In the present embodiment, there are three prize balls for winning the first starting opening 414a, one prize ball for winning the second starting opening 414b, and one prize ball for winning the general winning openings 419a, 419b, 419c. Is set to 10, the prize balls to the general prize hole 419d are set to 3, and the prize balls to the big prize hole 418 are set to 15 prize balls.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow path of the game balls in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, normally, the player rotates the firing handle 21 (see FIG. 1) so as to enter the first starting opening 414a, and the game ball is shown in the figure. It fires to the left side area of the game area 41 as shown in a1 (left hitting). However, in the big hit game state, it is necessary to shoot the game ball toward the special winning opening 418, and in the time saving state, it is necessary to shoot the game ball toward the ball passage detector 416. Therefore, in the big hit game state and the time saving state, the player turns the firing handle 21 largely to the right and shoots the game ball to the right side area of the game area 41 as shown in a2 in the drawing (right hitting). Will be).

When the player hits the game ball to the right area of the game area 41 in the big hit game state, most of it passes through the ball passage detector 416, but the flat plate member 415a of the ordinary electric accessory 415 makes a second start. Since the mouth 414b is often in the closed state, the game ball moves toward the distribution device 421. Then, one out of four game balls that have passed through the distribution device 421 may enter the general winning opening 419d. If the player has entered the general winning opening 419d, three prize balls can be obtained, so that 3/4 of the game balls that have passed through the distribution device 421 are returned to the player.

In addition, the game balls that have not entered the general winning opening 419d or the third special outlet 420d head toward the shutter member 422a. Since the shutter member 422a is pulled in during the round game, as shown in FIG. 13, the game ball falls to the large drop opening 423e and moves toward the big winning opening 418. In the interval time between the round game and the next round game, since the shutter member 422a is projected, the game ball easily passes through the shutter member 422a and enters the first special outlet 420b. Here, when the game ball passes over the shutter member 422a, it collides with the rib 424a of the prize-winning easy mechanism 424, so that the game ball slowly moves on the shutter member 422a. Therefore, the number of game balls placed on the shutter member 422a at the time when the next round game is started is larger than that when the rib 424a of the prize-winning mechanism 424 is not provided. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of game balls entering the first special outlet 420b is reduced and the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 418 is increased.

According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the jackpot gaming state, there are gaming balls that enter the first special outlet 420b and the third special outlet 420d, and four gaming balls Since there are three prize balls when the ball enters the general winning opening 419d for the launch, the number of balls the player has increased is temporarily all the game balls shot to the game area 41 in the jackpot gaming state. The number increased when the player wins the special winning opening 418, that is, from the 2400 prize balls (16R×15 prize balls×10 winning prizes) due to the winning in the special winning opening 418, the number of game balls fired 160 ( 16R x 10 pieces), which is less than 2240 pieces subtracted.

Further, in the time saving state, when the player shoots the game ball to the right side area of the game area 41 (right hits), according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, all the shot game balls shot are detected by the ball passage detector 416. It is arranged to pass through. Further, since the probability of hitting the normal symbol game is high, the flat plate member 415a of the normal electric accessory 415 comes to frequently operate, and the number of balls entering the second starting opening 414b increases. Therefore, the special symbol game progresses faster. When the player enters the second starting opening 414b, one award ball can be obtained, and the game balls that have entered the second starting opening 414b are returned. In addition, like the big hit game state, one out of four game balls that have passed through the distribution device 421 enters the general winning opening 419d. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it becomes possible to suppress the consumption of balls in the time saving state, and for example, the special symbol game in the time saving state proceeds while the game balls remain on the upper plate 131. It becomes possible. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, all right-handed game balls pass through the ball passage detector 416, so if right-handed when there is no need to right-handed as in the normal gaming state, 1 ball It is possible to detect that the player has hit the ball right from the game ball. As a result, it is possible to promptly notify the user by voice or image that "Please return to the left".

In the time saving state, whether or not the distribution device 421 is in a state of distributing the game balls to the general winning opening 419d side can be easily confirmed by confirming the position of the seal 508 (see FIG. 5) of the distribution device 421. Can be determined. For example, it is assumed that the player stops the shooting of the game ball because the game ends when the time saving state ends. At this time, when the position of the seal 508 is confirmed and it is determined that the distribution device 421 is in a state of distributing the game balls to the general winning opening 419d side, by hitting only one right, three prizes are obtained. It becomes possible to gain the interest of whether or not a ball can be acquired. As a result, the game can be ended without leaving an advantageous state for the next player who attempts to start the game with the same pachinko gaming machine 1.

Note that the three prize balls may be important. For example, if you have 2499 balls and you want to redeem it for 2500 prizes, or if you have one ball and a so-called extreme approach occurs, and you want to secure a few game balls in preparation for a big hit. Etc., the number of balls can be easily increased by checking the position of the seal 508.

Further, in the small hitting game state, as described above, the game balls that have passed through the sorting device 421 may return to the player, and the game balls slowly move on the shutter member 422a. Therefore, even if the large drop port 423e is opened instantaneously, there is a possibility that one or two balls will enter. Therefore, there is a possibility that the number of balls to be held can be slightly increased by hitting right in the small hitting game state. In this way, the player can be entertained even with a small hit.

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

[Electrical structure of gaming machine]
FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 14, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is mainly composed of a main control circuit 100 for controlling a game and a sub control circuit 200 for controlling an effect according to the progress of the game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 100. For example, as various devices responding to a signal from the main control circuit 100, a special symbol display device 431 that variably displays a special symbol in a special symbol game, a round number display device 432 that displays the number of rounds in a round game, a special symbol. A first special symbol hold display device 433a and a second special symbol hold display device 433b that display the number of variable display hold of special symbols in the game, and a normal symbol display device that performs a variable display of ordinary symbols as identification symbols in the ordinary symbol game. 434, a normal symbol hold display device 435 that displays the number of variable displays of the normal symbols in the normal symbol game, a normal electric accessory solenoid 111 that makes the flat plate member 415a in a projected state or a retracted state, and a shutter member 422a are driven. Then, the special winning opening solenoid 112 or the like for opening or closing the large falling opening 423e (big winning opening 418) is connected. Further, a calling device (not shown) having a function of calling a hall staff member and a function of displaying the number of hits, and an external terminal board used for transmitting data to a hall computer managing a pachinko gaming machine in the entire hall are connected.

Further, various sensors are connected to the main control circuit 100. For example, in the main control circuit 100, when the game ball is won in the special winning opening 418, the count sensor 113 that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100, and the game balls are in the general winning openings 419a, 419b, 419c. A general winning ball sensor 114a that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100 when a prize is won, and a general winning ball that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100 when a game ball is won at the general winning opening 419d. When the game ball enters the ball sensor 114b and the ball passing detector 416, the ball passing detection sensor 115 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100 and the first starting opening 414a receives the game ball. , A first start opening winning ball sensor 116a which supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100, a second supplying a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100 when a game ball wins the second starting opening 414b When the game ball enters the starting opening winning ball sensor 116b, the first special out opening 420b, and the second special out opening 420c, the first out ball detection sensor 117a that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100. A second out-ball detection sensor 117b, a backup clear switch 118 and the like for clearing backup data at the time of power interruption etc. in accordance with an operation of an administrator of the game arcade are connected. In the present embodiment, winning means that a game ball passes through an area where each of the above sensors is provided.

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

The payout/launch control circuit 300 receives the prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 100 and the lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 400, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 71, The payout device 71 is caused to pay out the game balls. Further, the payout/launch control circuit 300 supplies electric power to the firing solenoid in accordance with the turning angle when the firing handle 21 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, and the game is played. Controls to launch a ball.

Further, a sub control circuit 200 is connected to the main control circuit 100. The sub control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 50, control regarding sound generated from the speaker 14, control of a lamp including a decorative lamp, and the like in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 100. ..

In this embodiment, the main control circuit 100 supplies a command to the sub control circuit 200, and the sub control circuit 200 cannot supply a signal to the main control circuit 100. Not limited to this, the sub control circuit 200 may be configured to be able to transmit a signal to the main control circuit 100.

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, the main ROM 102 and the program ROM 202 are used as the storage means for storing the program, the table, etc., but the present invention is not limited to this, and a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with the control means. It may be in any other form as long as it is recorded in a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be recorded in the work RAM 203 or the like by downloading these programs after the power is turned on. Furthermore, each of the programs may be recorded in different storage media.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The LED control circuit 250 is composed of a drive circuit for supplying a current to the light source 426b of the illumination array 426, a data ROM that stores a light emission pattern for executing a plurality of types of illumination display, and the like.

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

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

In step S11, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of updating the random number. For example, the main CPU 101 updates the random numbers such as a big hit determination random number counter, a big hit symbol random number counter, a normal symbol determination random number counter, an effect condition determination random number counter, and a pre-reading announcement determination random number counter. The big hit determination random number counter and the big hit symbol random number counter lack fairness when the update timing of the counter value is indefinite, so in order to ensure this, update at a fixed timing every 2 msec. I'm trying to do. When this process ends, the process moves to step S12.

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

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

In step S14, command output processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Examples of these various commands include, for example, a demo display command derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50, a derived symbol designation command described later, a variation pattern designation command described later, a jackpot type command described later, a jackpot start command described later, and a jackpot start command described later. It includes a small hit start command, a starting mouth winning command, an out ball command, etc., which will be described later. In this process, the main CPU 101 supplies to the sub-control circuit 200, in addition to various commands, data indicating a value of a probability variation state variation counter described later and data indicating a value of a time saving state variation number counter described later. .. Further, the main CPU 101, the special winning opening solenoid 112 (see FIG. 14) that drives the shutter member 422a of the large falling opening 423e (big winning opening 418), the normal electric role to open and close the flat plate member 415a of the normal electric accessory 415. A solenoid power source for driving the object solenoid 111 (see FIG. 14) is supplied. Further, in a starting mouth winning detection process (see FIG. 17) described later, a variation pattern of the identification symbol for derivation (derived symbol) that is effect-displayed in the display area 51 (see FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal display device 50 is determined. In this case, the main CPU 101 generates a fluctuation pattern designation command indicating the determination result and supplies it to the sub control circuit 200. Further, in the starting mouth winning detection process (see FIG. 17) described later, when it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice, the main CPU 101 generates a pre-reading notice determination command indicating the determination result to the sub control circuit 200. Supply. When this process ends, the process moves to step S15.

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

In step S16, a process of restoring each register is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of returning each register to the address before the interrupt process. When this process ends, this subroutine ends.

[Switch input detection processing]
The subroutine (switch input detection processing) executed in step S12 of FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S20, a starting mouth winning detection process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 101 causes the first starting opening winning ball sensor 116a and the second starting opening winning ball sensor 116b (see FIG. 14) provided in the first starting opening 414a and the second starting opening 414b (see FIG. 4). When the detection signal from is received, the big hit determination random number value and the big hit symbol random number value are acquired, and the number of reserved pieces related to the special symbol is increased by 1 with 4 being the upper limit, and the payout information is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. set. The details of the starting mouth winning detection process will be described later. When this process ends, the process moves to step S21.

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

In step S22, a special winning opening passage detection process is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 101 receives the detection signal from the count sensor 113 (see FIG. 14) provided in the special winning opening 418 (see FIG. 4), the payout corresponding to the winning of the special winning opening 418. Information is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. When this process ends, the process moves to step S23. The payout information corresponding to the winning of the first starting opening 414a, the second starting opening 414b, the general winning openings 419a, 419b, 419c, 419d, and the special winning opening 418 set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103 is a prize ball control command. It is supplied from the main control circuit 100 to the payout/launch control circuit 300. The payout/launch control circuit 300 causes the payout device 71 to pay out the game ball based on the supplied prize ball control command. In this way, the payout device 71 functions as a game value giving means for giving a game value to the player based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific passage area.

In step S23, sphere passage detector passage detection processing is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 101 receives the detection signal from the ball passage detection sensor 115 (see FIG. 14) provided in the ball passage detector 416 (see FIG. 4), the lottery result regarding the normal symbol (random) Numerical value) is acquired, the upper limit is four, and "1" is added to the normal symbol reserved storage number counter (reserved number) stored in the main RAM 103. When this process ends, the process moves to step S24.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Big hit random number judgment table]
Here, the jackpot random number determination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the jackpot random number determination table is the jackpot random number determination table (the one shown in FIG. 36A) that is referred to when the random number value based on the winning of the first starting opening 414a (see FIG. 4) is extracted. 1 start opening), and a jackpot random number determination table (second start opening) that is referred to when a random number value based on the winning of the second start opening 414b (see FIG. 4) shown in FIG. 36(b) is extracted. , Are stored in the main ROM 102. In the jackpot random number determination table, the determination value data is associated with the jackpot determination random number value in which a predetermined width is set for each probability variation flag indicating whether the game state is the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state. Here, the jackpot determination random number value is 65536 (0 to 65535), and it is a random determination as to whether or not the jackpot is the result of the lottery triggered by the winning of the first start opening 414a or the second start opening 414b. It represents a numerical value, and more specifically, it is a random number value indicating the lottery result of the special symbol. The probability variation flag is a flag that is stored in the main RAM 103 and indicates whether or not the probability variation state is selected as the game state after the jackpot game state is finished. If the value is "0", it is not the probability variation state. (Non-probability variation state), and a value of "1" indicates a probabilistic variation state. As described above, the main control circuit 100 manages the flag as to whether or not it is the probability variation state, and the jackpot probability varies depending on whether or not it is the probability variation state. Further, the selection rate shown in FIG. 36 represents the probability that the corresponding judgment value data will be selected.

Specifically, in the jackpot random number determination table (first starting port) shown in FIG. 36A, when the probability variation flag is “0” (indeterminate variation state), the jackpot determination random number value “777-943” (width 167). ) Is associated with the big hit determination value data, the big hit determination random number value "1-300" (width 300) is associated with the small hit determination value data, and random number values other than these are associated with the loss determination value data. ing. Further, in the jackpot random number determination table (first starting port), in the case of the probability variation flag “1” (probability variation state), the jackpot determination value data is associated with the jackpot determination random number value “777-1277” (width 500), The big hit determination random number value "1-300" (width 300) is associated with the small hit determination value data, and the random determination values other than these are associated with the loss determination value data. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first starting opening 414a is won in the non-probable variation state, the probability of being a big hit (hereinafter, also referred to as a big hit probability) is 1/392, and the probability of being a small hit (hereinafter, , Small hit probability) is 1/218. On the other hand, when the first start opening 414a is won in the probability changing state, the big hit probability is 1/131 and the small hit probability is 1/218.

Further, in the jackpot random number determination table (second starting port) shown in FIG. 36(b), when the probability variation flag is "0" (non-determined variation state), the jackpot determination random number value "777-943" (width 167) is a jackpot. The determination value data is associated, and the random determination values other than this are associated with the loss determination value data. Further, in the jackpot random number determination table (second starting port), when the probability variation flag “1” (probability variation state), the jackpot determination random number value “777-1277” (width 500) is associated with the jackpot determination value data, Loss determination value data is associated with other random number values. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second starting opening 414b is won in the non-probable variation state, the probability of being a big hit (hereinafter, also referred to as a big hit probability) is 1/392, and the small hit is not won. Absent. On the other hand, when the first starting opening 414a is won in the probability changing state, the big hit probability is 1/131, and the small hit is not won.

[Big hit symbol random number determination table]
Next, the jackpot symbol random number determination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol random number determination table is a jackpot symbol random number determination table that is referred to when a random number value based on the winning of the first starting opening 414a (see FIG. 4) is extracted as shown in FIG. 37(a). (1st starting opening) and the big hit symbol random number determination table (second starting) shown when the random number value based on the winning of the 2nd starting opening 414b (see FIG. 4) shown in FIG. 37(b) is extracted Mouth) are stored in the main ROM 102. In the jackpot symbol random number determination table, the jackpot symbol random number value in which a predetermined width is set is associated with a symbol designation command. Here, the jackpot symbol random number value represents a random number value that determines the jackpot symbol when the result of the lottery is a jackpot. Further, the symbol designating command represents a big hit symbol designating command according to the big hit symbol random number value.

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

Further, in the big hit symbol random number determination table (second starting port) shown in FIG. 37(b), the big hit symbol random number values "0 to 19" are associated with the symbol designation command "z0", and the big hit symbol random number value "20 to". The symbol designating command "z4" is associated with 99". As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second starting opening 414b is won and the jackpot is won, the symbol designating command “z0” is selected at 20/100 and the symbol designating command “z4” is selected at 80/100. To be done. That is, when the second starting opening 414b is won and the big hit is won, the probability that the symbol designating command "z4" is selected is higher than when the first starting opening 414a is won and the big hit is won.

Returning to FIG. 17, in step S35, in detail, the main CPU 101 causes the jackpot random number determination table (first starting port) shown in FIG. 36A and the jackpot symbol random number determination table (first) shown in FIG. 1 start mouth), based on the big hit determination random number value extracted in step S34, the symbol designating command associated with the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 431 is determined. Specifically, when the extracted big hit determination random number value is associated with the big hit determination value data in the big hit random number determination table (first starting opening), the main CPU 101 extracts the big hit in step S34. Based on the symbol random number value, the jackpot symbol random number determination table (first starting port) is referred to, and one of the symbol designation commands "z0" to "z4" is selected. Further, the main CPU 101, when the extracted big hit determination random number value is associated with the small hit determination value data in the big hit random number determination table (first starting port), the symbol designating command “z11” (FIG. 38)). Further, the main CPU 101, when the extracted jackpot determination random number value is associated with the loss determination value data in the jackpot random number determination table (first starting opening), the symbol designating command “z5” (FIG. 38). Select (Reference). When this process ends, the process moves to step S36.

In step S36, a big hit determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 refers to the jackpot random number determination table (first starting port) shown in FIG. 36A, and the jackpot determination random number value extracted in step S34 is associated with the jackpot determination value data. Determine if. When this process ends, the process moves to step S37.

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

[Variation pattern determination table]
Here, the fluctuation pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The variation pattern determination table is stored in the main ROM 102, and a plurality of types of variation patterns are assigned to symbol designating commands (“z0”, “z1”, “z2”, “z3”, “z4”, “z5”, “z11”). ) And the winning type (“miss”, “small hit”, “big hit”) are associated with each other. Further, in the fluctuation pattern determination table, data indicating the fluctuation time of the special symbol is associated with each fluctuation pattern.

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

In step S38, a pre-reading notice determination process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 101 refers to the random number value for determining the pre-reading notice and the pre-reading notice deciding table for deciding whether to execute the pre-reading notice, and determines whether to execute the pre-reading notice.

Here, the pre-reading notice determination table will be described. The pre-reading notice determination table associates each variation pattern that is stored in the main ROM 102 and that is determined according to the number of holdings, with a determination value for determining whether to execute the pre-reading notice. The determination value is associated more as the variation pattern is longer. In other words, it becomes easier to determine that the pre-reading notice will be executed as the variation pattern has a longer variation time. When the main CPU 101 determines to execute the prefetching notice, the main CPU 101 transmits to the sub CPU 201 of the sub-control circuit 200 a prefetching notice determination command including information to execute the prefetching notice. The sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 executes, as a prefetching notice, an effect of changing the display mode of the reserved symbol corresponding to the received prefetching notice determination command. When this process ends, the process moves to step S39.

In step S39, the command for increasing the number of reserved numbers for the first starting opening winning a prize is set. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a main hold number increase command for driving the first special symbol hold display device 433a (see FIG. 4) according to the process of adding “1” to the hold number value in step S33. Processing for storing in the RAM 103 is performed. The main CPU 101 supplies this reservation number increase command to the first special symbol reservation display device 433a. The first special symbol hold display device 433a turns on the display lamp based on the supplied hold number increase command. When this process ends, the process moves to step S40.

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

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

In step S42, it is determined whether or not the number of held second start opening winning prizes is smaller than "4". In this processing, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of holdings based on the winning of the second starting opening 414b (see FIG. 4) is smaller than "4", and if the number of holdings is smaller than "4", the step The processing is moved to S43, and if the number of holding is “4” or more, this subroutine is finished.

In step S43, a process of adding "1" to the number of retained second winning opening winning prizes is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of adding “1” to the value of the number of holdings based on the winning of the second starting opening 414b (see FIG. 4) stored in the main RAM 103. When this process ends, the process moves to step S44.

In step S44, random number acquisition/storage processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 extracts the big hit determination random number of the special symbol game from the big hit determination random number counter (so-called special symbol lottery), extracts the big hit symbol random number value from the big hit symbol random number counter, and further reads ahead. A random number value for advance notice determination is extracted from the advance notice determination random number counter. Then, the main CPU 101 stores the extracted jackpot determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, and read-ahead notice determination random number value, and the random number value based on the winning of the second starting opening 414b (see FIG. 4) in the main RAM 103. Processing for storing in the second special symbol starting storage area is performed. In the present embodiment, the second special symbol starting storage area is the second special symbol starting storage area (0) to the second special symbol starting storage area (4), and the second special symbol starting storage area (0). The determination result based on the random number for hit determination stored in is derived and displayed by the special symbol, and various random number values obtained by winning the second starting opening 414b (see FIG. 4) during the change of the special symbol are: The second special symbol starting storage area (1) to the second special symbol starting storage area (4) are sequentially stored. When this process ends, the process moves to step S45.

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

Specifically, the main CPU 101 refers to the jackpot random number determination table (second starting port) shown in FIG. 36(b) and the jackpot symbol random number determination table (second starting port) shown in FIG. 37(b), and the step S44. Based on the jackpot determination random number value extracted in step 1, the symbol designating command associated with the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 431 is determined. Specifically, the main CPU 101, when the extracted jackpot determination random number value is associated with the jackpot determination value data in the jackpot random number determination table (second starting port), the jackpot extracted in step S44. Based on the symbol random number value, refer to the jackpot symbol random number determination table (second starting port) and select either the symbol designation command "z0" or "z4". Further, the main CPU 101 selects the symbol designating command “z5” when the extracted jackpot determination random number value is associated with the loss determination value data in the jackpot random number determination table (second starting port). .. When this process ends, the process moves to step S46.

In step S46, a big hit determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 refers to the jackpot random number determination table (second starting port) shown in FIG. 36B, and associates the jackpot determination random number value extracted in step S44 with the jackpot determination value data. Determine if. When this process ends, the process moves to step S47.

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

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

In step S48, a pre-reading notice determination process is performed. In this process, as in step S38, the main CPU 101 compares the random number value for determining the pre-reading notice with the determination value of the pre-reading notice determination table for determining whether to execute the pre-reading notice, and gives the pre-reading notice. Decide whether to execute. When the main CPU 101 determines to execute the prefetching notice, the main CPU 101 transmits to the sub CPU 201 of the sub-control circuit 200 a prefetching notice determination command including information to execute the prefetching notice. The sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 executes, as a prefetching notice, an effect of changing the display mode of the reserved symbol corresponding to the received prefetching notice determination command. When this process ends, the process moves to step S49.

In step S49, a command for increasing the number of reserved numbers for the second starting opening winning a prize is set. In this process, the main CPU 101 executes a hold number increase command for driving the second special symbol hold display device 433b (see FIG. 4) according to the process of adding “1” to the hold number value in step S43. Processing for storing in the RAM 103 is performed. The main CPU 101 supplies the reserved number increase command to the second special symbol reservation display device 433b. The second special symbol hold display device 433b lights the display lamp based on the supplied hold number increase command. When this process ends, this subroutine ends.

As described above, the main CPU 101 determines a special symbol and a variation pattern for each winning of the first start port 414a or the second start port 414b (see FIG. 4). In addition, the main CPU 101 displays the first special symbol hold display once as a hold even if the winning number is "0" and the special symbol is not variably displayed, even if the first starting opening 414a or the second starting opening 414b is won. The device 433a or the second special symbol reservation display device 433b is turned on, and then immediately turned off, and the variable display of the special symbol is started. In addition, the main CPU 101 does not turn on the first special symbol hold display device 433a or the second special symbol hold display device 433b as once held, and after determining that the held number is not “0” as internal processing, special The symbols may be variably displayed.

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

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

In step S52, special symbol control processing is performed. As will be described later in detail, in this processing, the main CPU 101, based on the jackpot determination random number value extracted in step S34 or step S43, the jackpot random number determination table (first starting opening) shown in FIG. By referring to the big hit random number determination table (second starting port) shown in (b), it is determined whether or not a special symbol lottery (big hit or small hit) is won, and a process of storing the result of the determination in the main RAM 103 is performed. .. When this process ends, the process moves to step S53.

In step S53, normal symbol control processing is performed. As will be described later in detail, in this process, the main CPU 101 extracts a random number value according to the detection signal from the ball passage detection sensor 115, refers to the normal symbol winning table stored in the main ROM 102, and then the normal symbol lottery. It is determined whether or not the player has won, and the result of the determination is stored in the main RAM 103. When the ordinary symbol lottery is won, the flat member 415a of the ordinary electric accessory 415 is pulled in, and the game ball easily enters the second starting opening 414b (see FIG. 4). When this process ends, the process moves to step S54.

In step S54, a symbol display device control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101, in accordance with the result of the special symbol control process stored in the main RAM 103 in step S52 and step S53, and the result of the normal symbol control process, the special symbol display device 431 and the normal symbol display device 434. A process of storing a control signal for driving and in the main RAM 103 is performed. The main CPU 101 transmits this control signal to the special symbol display device 431 or the normal symbol display device 434. The special symbol display device 431 variably displays and stops the special symbol based on the received control signal. The normal symbol display device 434 displays the normal symbol in a variable display and a stop display based on the received control signal. When this process ends, the process moves to step S55.

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

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

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

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

In steps S61 to S69, which will be described later, the main CPU 101 determines whether to execute various processes in each step, based on the value of the control state flag, as described later. This control state flag indicates the state of the game of the special symbol game, and enables any of the processes in steps S61 to S69. In addition to that, the main CPU 101 executes the process in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching this predetermined timing, the process in each step is ended without executing, and another subroutine is executed.

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

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

In step S63, special symbol display time management processing is performed. Although the details of this processing will be described later, in this processing, the main CPU 101, when the control state flag is the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management, and the waiting time after confirmation elapses, hits (big hit or Small hit). When it is a win, the main CPU 101 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, the process of step S64 is set to be executed after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval has elapsed. On the other hand, the main CPU 101 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a win. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S69. When this process ends, the process moves to step S64 or step S69.

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

In step S65, a special winning opening opening process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, about 30 seconds) of the special winning opening 418 (see FIG. 4) in the special winning opening opening time timer, and the special winning opening 418 read from the main ROM 102. The data for opening the memory is stored in the main RAM 103. Then, in the process of step S14 of FIG. 15, the main CPU 101 reads out the data for opening the special winning opening 418 (see FIG. 4) stored in the main RAM 103, and the solenoid power supply for opening the special winning opening 418. Is supplied to the special winning opening solenoid 112 (see FIG. 14) that drives the shutter member 422a of the shutter device 422. Then, after the opening upper limit time has elapsed, the main CPU 101 sets the control state flag to a value (05) indicating the special winning opening residual ball monitoring. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S66. Further, the main CPU 101 performs processing for setting a round end command in the main RAM 103. Here, the round end command set in the processing of this step is supplied from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200, so that the sub control circuit 200 recognizes the end of round. When this process ends, the process moves to step S66.

In step S66, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101, the control state flag is a value (05) indicating the residual winning ball inside the special winning opening, and when the remaining winning ball inside the special winning opening monitoring time has elapsed, the special winning opening winning counter is "7" or more. It is determined whether or not the condition that the maximum winning opening opening counter is a predetermined number or more (the final round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 101 sets a value (07) indicating the big hit game end interval in the control state flag. On the other hand, when none of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 101 sets the control state flag to a value (06) indicating the waiting time before special winning opening reopening management. When this process ends, the process moves to step S67 or step S68.

In step S67, waiting time management processing before the special winning opening reopening is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the special winning opening opening counter when the control state flag has a value (06) indicating the waiting time before opening the special winning opening and the time corresponding to the inter-round interval has elapsed. The memory is updated so as to increase by "1". The main CPU 101 sets the control state flag to a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S65. When this process ends, the process moves to step S65.

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

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

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

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

In step S71, a process for determining whether or not the number of held second winning opening winning prizes is "0" is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines the presence or absence of data in the second special symbol starting storage area (0) to the second special symbol starting storage area (4) of the main RAM 103. Main CPU101, the start memory corresponding to the second special symbol is "0", that is, the data is not stored in the second special symbol starting memory area (0) to the second special symbol starting memory area (4). If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S77. On the other hand, the main CPU 101, the start memory corresponding to the second special symbol is not "0", that is, the data is stored in the second special symbol starting memory area (0) to the second special symbol starting memory area (4). If it is determined that it is present, the process proceeds to step S72.

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

In step S73, a special symbol storage area transfer process based on the second starting opening winning a prize is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101, each of the data of the second special symbol starting storage area (1) ~ second special symbol starting storage area (4) of the main RAM 103, the second special symbol starting storage area (0) ~ 2 The special symbol start storage area (3) is shifted (stored). When this process ends, the process moves to step S74.

In step S74, the control state flag is set to a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. When this process ends, the process moves to step S75. In addition, the main CPU 101, the sub CPU 201, which will be described later, generates a derivation symbol designating command for determining a derivation symbol (identification symbol for effect) corresponding to the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 431, and the main RAM 103. Stored in a predetermined area of. The main CPU 101 outputs this derived symbol designating command to the sub control circuit 200 in step S14 shown in FIG. The sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 will start the variable display of the derived symbols based on the received derived symbol designation command.

In step S75, waiting time setting processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol determined in step S37 or step S46 shown in FIG. 17 in the waiting time timer. When this process ends, the process moves to step S76.

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

In step S77, it is determined whether or not the number of held first start winning a prizes is "0". In this process, the main CPU 101 determines the presence or absence of data in the first special symbol starting storage area (0) to the first special symbol starting storage area (4) of the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 determines that the start memory corresponding to the first special symbol is 0, that is, the data is not stored in the first special symbol start memory area (0) to the second special symbol start memory area (4). If so, the process moves to step S80. On the other hand, the main CPU 101, the start memory corresponding to the first special symbol is not 0, that is, the data is stored in the first special symbol starting memory area (0) to the first special symbol starting memory area (4). If determined, the process proceeds to step S78. The main CPU 101 performs the process of step S77 after the process of step S71. That is, the main CPU 101 preferentially consumes the second starting opening winning a prize.

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

In step S79, a special symbol storage area transfer process based on the first start winning combination is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101, the first special symbol starting storage area (1) to the first special symbol starting storage area (4) of the main RAM 103, respectively, the first special symbol starting storage area (0) to 1 The special symbol start storage area (3) is shifted (stored). When this process ends, the process moves to step S74.

In step S80, demo display processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a demo display permission value in the main RAM 103. Further, the main CPU 101, the start memory of the special symbol game (the first special symbol starting storage area or the second special symbol starting storage area where the random number for hit determination is stored) is in a state of 0 for a predetermined time (eg, , 30 seconds), the demo display permission value is set to a value that permits execution of the demo display. Then, the main CPU 101 sets a demo display command and supplies it to the sub control circuit 200 when the demo display permission value is a predetermined value. The sub-control circuit 200 performs a demo display on the liquid crystal display device 50 based on this demo display command. When this process ends, this subroutine ends.

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

In step S91, a process of determining whether the waiting time is "0" is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the waiting time timer corresponding to the special symbol display management process is "0". When determining that the value of the waiting time timer is "0", the main CPU 101 shifts the processing to step S92, and when determining that the value of the waiting time timer is not "0", terminates this subroutine.

In step S92, a process for determining whether or not a big hit is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101, the probability variation flag stored in the main RAM 103, the jackpot random number determination table (first starting port) shown in FIG. 36(a) or the jackpot random number determination table (second) shown in FIG. 36(b). With reference to, the big hit determination random number value stored in the first special symbol start storage area (0) or the second special symbol start storage area (0) of the main RAM 103 is associated with the big hit decision value data. It is determined whether or not the value is a given value (whether or not it is a big hit). The main CPU 101 shifts the processing to step S98 shown in FIG. 22 when it is determined to be a big hit, and shifts the processing to step S93 when it is determined not to be a big hit. In addition, in this process, the main CPU 101 also performs a process of determining whether or not a small hit. Specifically, the main CPU 101 refers to the probability variation flag stored in the main RAM 103 and the jackpot random number determination table (first starting port) shown in FIG. 36A, and refers to the first special symbol starting storage area of the main RAM 103 ( It is determined whether or not the big hit determination random number value stored in 0) is a value associated with the small hit determination value data (small hit). If the main CPU 101 determines that it is a small hit, it opens the special winning opening 418 for a certain period, and if it is determined that it is not a small hit, it moves the process to step S93. When the main CPU 101 determines that it is a small hit, and opens the special winning opening 418 for a certain period of time and then closes it (when the large winning opening opening time as a small hit has elapsed), after the small hitting game state ends. It is controlled so that the gaming state does not become a more advantageous gaming state than the gaming state at the time of the small hit. The big winning opening opening time as a small hit is the total opening time which is the total opening time when the big winning opening 418 is repeatedly opened and closed.

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

In step S94, processing for determining whether or not the time saving state variation counter is "0" is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the time saving state variation counter of the main RAM 103 is "0". Here, the time saving state fluctuation number counter indicates the number of times the special symbol is changed and stopped in the time saving state. When the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the time-saving state variation counter is “0”, the main CPU 101 ends the subroutine, and when it determines that the value of the time-saving state variation counter is not “0”, the step The processing moves to S95.

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

In step S96, processing for determining whether or not the time saving state variation counter is "0" is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the time saving state variation counter of the main RAM 103 is "0". If the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the time-saving state variation counter is “0”, it moves the process to step S97, and if it determines that the value of the time-saving state variation counter is not “0”, This subroutine ends.

In step S97, a process of setting "0" in the time saving flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting “0” to the time saving flag stored in the main RAM 103. Here, the time saving flag is a flag that is stored in the main RAM 103 and indicates whether or not the time saving state is selected as the gaming state after the end of the big hit. If the value is "0", it is not a time saving state. (Non-time saving state), and a value of "1" indicates a time saving state. In the process of step S56 shown in FIG. 18, the main CPU 101 generates game state data to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 according to the value of the time saving flag. When this process ends, this subroutine ends.

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

In step S99, a big hit flag setting process is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 101 determines in the process of step S92 shown in FIG. 21 that the jackpot is a big hit, it sets a big hit flag in the main RAM 103. When this process ends, the process moves to step S100.

In step S100, a special winning opening opening number counter clearing process, a time saving state variation number counter clearing process, a time saving flag clearing process, and a probability variation flag clearing process are performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 clears the special winning opening opening number counter and the time saving state variation number counter stored in the main RAM 103. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the value of the time saving flag in the main RAM 103 as a winning time saving flag, and then performs a process of setting “0” in the time saving flag. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the value of the probability variation flag in the main RAM 103 as the probability variation flag at the time of winning, and then performs a process of setting “0” in the probability variation flag. When this process ends, the process moves to step S101.

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

In step S102, the waiting time (5000 ms) is set as the big hit start interval time. In this process, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is a big hit in the process of step S92 shown in FIG. 21, it performs a process of setting the value of the waiting time timer (5000 ms) as the big hit start interval time in the main RAM 103. .. When this process ends, the process moves to step S103.

In step S103, a big hit start command set process is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 101 determines in the process of step S92 shown in FIG. 21 that the jackpot is a big hit, the main CPU 101 sets a big hit start command in the main RAM 103. When this process ends, the process moves to step S104. Here, the big hit start command set in the process of this step and the small hit start command set when the small hit is determined in the process of step S99 are transmitted from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200. By being supplied to the sub CPU 201, the sub control circuit 200 recognizes the start of a big hit or a small hit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S116, probability variation flag setting processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101, based on the symbol designating command determined in step S35 or step S44 shown in FIG. 17, and the winning time saving flag and the winning probability change flag stored in the main RAM 103 in step S100 shown in FIG. The jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 39 is referred to, and the process of setting the probability variation flag in the main RAM 103 is performed. When this process ends, the process moves to step S117.

[Big hit type determination table]
Here, the jackpot type determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The jackpot type determination table is stored in the main ROM 102, and in a plurality of types of variation patterns, a symbol designating command (“z0”, “z1”, “z2”, “z3”, “z4”) whose jackpot type is a jackpot, The time saving flag, the time saving number, the probability variation flag, the probability variation number, and the number of rounds are associated with each other.

The symbol designation command in the jackpot type determination table is a value corresponding to the symbol designation command in the jackpot symbol random number determination table (see FIG. 37). Further, the number of times saved in the big hit type determination table indicates the upper limit value of the number of times the special symbols fluctuate in the time saved state started after the end of the big hit game state. In the present embodiment, the time saving state ends when a big hit is won or when there is a change in the special symbol for the number of time saving shown in the big hit type determination table. That is, the time saving state shifts to the non-time saving state. The number of probability changes in the big hit type determination table indicates the upper limit value of the number of times the special symbol changes in the probability change state started after the end of the big hit game state. In the present embodiment, the probability variation state ends when a big hit is won or when there is a change in the special symbol for the number of probability variations shown in the big hit type determination table. That is, the probability-changed state is changed to the non-probability-changed state.

As the jackpot type determination table, four tables corresponding to the values of the winning time reduction flag and the winning probability variation flag are stored in the main ROM 102. Specifically, in the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 39A, when the value of the winning time saving flag is “0” and the value of the winning probability variation flag is “0”, that is, the non-time saving state and When the big hit occurs in the non-probability variation state, the main CPU 101 refers to it. Further, in the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 39(b), when the value of the winning time saving flag is "1" and the value of the winning probability variation flag is "0", that is, in the time saving state and the indeterminate state. When a big hit occurs, it is referred to by the main CPU 101. Further, in the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 39(c), when the value of the winning time saving flag is "0" and the value of the winning probability changing flag is "1", that is, in the non-time saving state and the probability changing state. When a big hit occurs, it is referred to by the main CPU 101. Further, in the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 39D, when the value of the winning time saving flag is “1” and the value of the winning probability variation flag is “1”, that is, in the time saving state and the probability variation state, When it is a big hit, it is referred to by the main CPU 101.

The types of jackpots in the present embodiment include jackpot 1, jackpot 2, jackpot 3, jackpot 4, and jackpot 5. The jackpot 1 is a jackpot in which the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends is a non-time saving state and an uncertain variation state. The big hit 2 is a big hit in which the game state after the big hit game state is a non-time saving state and a probability variation state (so-called latent probability variation). The big hit 3 is a big hit in which the game state after the big hit game state is a time saving state with a time saving number of less than 200 times and a probability changing state. The big hit 4 is a big hit in which the game state after the big hit game state ends is a time saving state with 200 times saving time and a probability changing state. The jackpot 5 is a jackpot in which the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends is a time saving state and a sure non-changing state.

In the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 39(a), which is referred to when the jackpot is hit in the non-time saving state and the non-probability variation state, the jackpot 1 is associated with the symbol designating command "z0" and the jackpot is "z1". 2 is associated, “z2” and “z3” are associated with jackpot 3, and “z4” is associated with jackpot 4. Further, in the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 39(b), which is referred to when the jackpot is hit in the time saving state and the non-probability variation state, the jackpot 1 is associated with the symbol designating command "z0", and "z1" is set. The big hit 2 is associated, the big hit 3 is associated with "z2" and "z3", and the big hit 4 is associated with "z4". Further, in the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 39(c), which is referred to when the jackpot is hit in the non-time saving state and the probability variation state, the jackpot 1 is associated with the symbol designating command "z0", and "z1" ~ “Z3” is associated with the big jackpot 3 and “z4” is associated with the big jackpot 4. Further, in the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 39(d), which is referred to when the jackpot has been hit in the time saving state and the probability variation state, the jackpot 5 is associated with the symbol designating command "z0" and the jackpot "z1". 3 is associated, and the big hit 4 is associated with "z2" to "z4".

Returning to FIG. 23, specifically, in step S116, the main CPU 101 causes the jackpot according to the winning time reduction flag and the winning probability variation flag in the jackpot type determination table shown in FIGS. 39(a) to (d). By referring to the type determination table, the value of the probability variation flag associated with the symbol designating command is read and stored in the main RAM 103. Further, the main CPU 101 refers to the jackpot type determination table corresponding to the winning time reduction flag and the winning probability variation flag among the jackpot type determination tables shown in FIGS. 39(a) to (d), and associates it with the symbol designating command. A big hit type command indicating the kind of big hit (one big hit, two big hits, three big hits, four big hits or five big hits) is generated and stored in the main RAM 103.

In step S117, a time saving flag setting process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101, based on the symbol designating command determined in step S35 or step S44 shown in FIG. 17, and the winning time saving flag and the winning probability change flag stored in the main RAM 103 in step S100 shown in FIG. The jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 39 is referred to, and processing for setting a time saving flag in the main RAM 103 is performed. When this process ends, the process moves to step S118. Specifically, the main CPU 101 refers to the jackpot type determination table corresponding to the winning time reduction flag and the winning probability variation flag in the jackpot type determination tables shown in FIGS. The value of the time saving flag associated with is read out and stored in the main RAM 103.

In step S118, a process of determining whether the probability variation flag is "1" is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether the value of the probability variation flag of the main RAM 103 is "1". When determining that the value of the probability variation flag is "1", the main CPU 101 shifts the processing to step S119, and when determining that the value of the probability variation flag is not "1", shifts the processing to step S120. ..

In step S119, the process of setting the number of probability changes in the probability change state counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101, based on the symbol designating command determined in step S35 or step S44 shown in FIG. 17, and the winning time saving flag and the winning probability change flag stored in the main RAM 103 in step S100 shown in FIG. By referring to the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 39, a process of setting the probability variation count in the probability variation state frequency counter of the main RAM 103 is performed. When this process ends, the process moves to step S120. Specifically, the main CPU 101 refers to the jackpot type determination table corresponding to the winning time reduction flag and the winning probability variation flag in the jackpot type determination tables shown in FIGS. The value of the number of probability changes associated with is read out and stored in the main RAM 103.

In step S120, processing for determining whether the time saving flag is "1" is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether the value of the time saving flag of the main RAM 103 is “1”. When determining that the value of the time saving flag is "1", the main CPU 101 shifts the processing to step S121, and when determining that the value of the time saving flag is not "1", terminates this subroutine.

In step S121, the process of setting the number of times of saving time in the number of times of shortening of time saving state is set. In this process, the main CPU 101, based on the symbol designating command determined in step S35 or step S44 shown in FIG. 17, and the winning time saving flag and the winning probability change flag stored in the main RAM 103 in step S100 shown in FIG. By referring to the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 39, a process of setting the number of hours saved in the hour saving state variation number counter of the main RAM 103 is performed. When this process ends, this subroutine ends. Specifically, the main CPU 101 refers to the jackpot type determination table corresponding to the winning time reduction flag and the winning probability variation flag in the jackpot type determination tables shown in FIGS. A process of reading out the value of the short-time count associated with the and storing it in the main RAM 103 is performed.

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

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

In addition, in step S131 to step S135 described later, the main CPU 101 determines whether to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the normal symbol control state flag, as described later. This normal symbol control state flag indicates the game state of the normal symbol game, and enables any of the processes in steps S131 to S135. In addition to that, the main CPU 101 executes the process in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching this predetermined timing, the process in each step is ended without executing, and another subroutine is executed.

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

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

In step S133, normal symbol display time monitoring processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101, the normal symbol control state flag is a value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time monitoring, and when the waiting time after confirmation has elapsed, extracts a random number value and stores it in the main ROM 102. The normal symbol winning table is referred to, and it is determined whether or not the regular symbol lottery is won. Here, in the time saving state and the non-time saving state (normal game state), different normal symbol winning tables are referred to. That is, in the time saving state, the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery is high (for example, 255/256) The normal symbol winning table is referred to, and in the non-time saving state (normal game state), the probability of winning the ordinary symbol lottery is high. A low (eg, 0/256) normal symbol winning table is referred to. When the main CPU 101 wins the ordinary symbol lottery, it sets the value (03) indicating the opening of the ordinary electric accessory to the ordinary symbol control state flag, and when the ordinary symbol lottery is not won, the ordinary symbol game end process The value (04) indicating is normally set to the symbol control state flag. When this process ends, the process moves to step S134 or step S135.

In step S134, normal electric accessory release processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the normal electric accessory opening flag when the normal symbol control state flag is the value (03) indicating the normal electric accessory opening, and is the time to pull in the flat plate member 415a. Set the character release time to the waiting time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S135 after the normal accessory release time has elapsed. It should be noted that the main CPU 101 brings the flat member 415a of the normal electric accessory 415 of the second starting port 414b (see FIG. 4) into the normal electric accessory solenoid 111 when the normal electric accessory release flag is set. (See FIG. 14) is supplied with solenoid power. Further, the main CPU 101, when the flat member 415a of the ordinary electric auditors 415 is pulled in, when there is a predetermined number of winnings in the second starting opening 414b, or when the waiting time timer in which the ordinary auditors opening time is set is set. In the case of "0", the solenoid power source is supplied to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 111 so that the flat plate member 415a of the ordinary electric accessory 415 is projected.

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

Next, a process executed by the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 will be described. The sub CPU 201 reads a program from the program ROM 202 in response to power-on and executes a sub control circuit main process. Further, the sub CPU 201 may interrupt the sub control circuit main process and execute the sub control circuit interrupt process even when the sub control circuit main process is being executed. The sub CPU 201 generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 milliseconds), and executes the sub control circuit interrupt process in response to the clock pulse.

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

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

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

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

[Sub-control circuit main processing]
Next, the sub control circuit main process executed by the sub CPU 201 will be described with reference to FIGS. 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35. As shown in FIG. 26, in step S220, initialization processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 reads the boot program from the program ROM 202 and initializes and sets flags and the like stored in the work RAM 203 in response to power-on. When this process ends, the process moves to step S221.

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

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

In step S223, effect processing is performed. As will be described later in detail, in this process, the sub CPU 201 sets a pre-reading notice effect and an effect using the illumination array 426. When this process ends, the process moves to step S224.

In step S224, display control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 stores in the work RAM 203 the data for displaying the effect image on the liquid crystal display device 50. The data for displaying the effect image includes, for example, a pre-reading notice determination command described later and data of a reserved symbol described later. Then, the sub CPU 201 transmits the stored data to the display control circuit 210 in the process of step S213 shown in FIG. The display control circuit 210 outputs various image data such as derived pattern data, background image data, and effect image data from an image data ROM (not shown) based on the data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 201. The data is read out, superposed, and displayed on the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50. When this process ends, the process moves to step S225.

Here, in the present embodiment, the look-ahead notice effect is the identification symbol corresponding to the reserved symbol by making the reserved symbol for the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 a display mode different from the normal display mode. In the derivation display of (1), it is an effect (a so-called reserved ball notice) for notifying the player of the reliability of a big hit.

The effect pattern of the pre-reading notice effect is set by the pre-reading notice effect determination process described later by the sub CPU 201. Note that the prefetching notice effect is not limited to the mode in which it is displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50, and may be performed by an accessory, a segment, or a second display device (a liquid crystal display device or the like).

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

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

[Command analysis processing]
The subroutine (command analysis process) executed in step S222 of FIG. 26 will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28. In step S230, processing for determining whether or not there is a received command is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the command received from the main control circuit 100 is stored in the work RAM 203, and when determining that the command is stored, moves the process to step S231, When it is determined that the command is not stored, this subroutine is finished.

In step S231, the command received in the sub control circuit interrupt process is analyzed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of analyzing the command or data received from the main control circuit 100 and stored in the work RAM 203 in step S211 shown in FIG. When this process ends, the process moves to step S232. Such commands and data include a demo display command, a derived symbol designating command, a pre-reading notice determination command, first and second out ball commands, variation pattern data indicated by a variation pattern designation command, a jackpot type command, and a probability variation state variation. Data that shows the value of the number of times counter, data that shows the value of the number of times of time saving state change counter, big hit start command, small hit start command, data that shows the value of probability variation flag, data that shows the value of time saving flag, start mouth winning command, etc. included.

Further, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of storing the data of the variation pattern indicated by the analyzed variation pattern designation command and the data indicated by the pre-reading notice determination command in the variation pattern storage area. In this embodiment, the variation pattern storage area is from the variation pattern storage area (0) to the variation pattern storage area (4). The data of the variation pattern indicated by the analyzed variation pattern designation command and the data indicated by the prefetch advance notice determination command are stored in the variation pattern storage area (0) to the variation pattern storage area (4) in order. The sub CPU 201 performs an effect pattern determination process described later based on the variation pattern data stored in the variation pattern storage area (0), and performs a look-ahead notice effect setting process described later based on the data indicated by the look-ahead notice effect command. .. As described above, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern designation command and the prefetching advance notice determination command for the variation display of the special symbol are also stored in the variation pattern storage area (0) to the variation pattern storage area (4) of the work RAM 203. Remembered The sub CPU 201 reads out the variation pattern designating command and the pre-reading notice determination command stored in the variation pattern storage area (0) to the variation pattern storage area (4), so-called "pre-reading effect", in particular "holding ball advance notice". It becomes possible. Further, the variation pattern storage area (0) to the variation pattern storage area (4) are the first variation pattern storage area (0) to the first variation pattern storage area (0) in which the variation pattern designation command and the pre-reading announcement determination command based on the first starting mouth winning are stored. A first variation pattern storage area (4), and a second variation pattern storage area (0) to a second variation pattern storage area (4) in which a variation pattern designation command and a pre-reading announcement determination command based on a second starting mouth prize are stored. ,including.

In step S232, a process of determining whether or not the variation pattern designation command has been received is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether the command received from the main control circuit 100 includes the variation pattern designation command as a result of the analysis in step S231, and determines that the variation pattern designation command is included. If so, the process proceeds to step S233. If it is determined that the variation pattern designation command is not included, the process proceeds to step S234.

In step S233, effect pattern determination processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 refers to the effect table shown in FIG. 40 on the basis of the variation pattern designation command analyzed in step S231 shown in FIG. 27 and the random number value extracted for effect pattern determination, and refers to the effect pattern. Is determined and stored in the work RAM 203.

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

Returning to FIG. 27, in step S233, the sub CPU 201, for example, when the variation pattern designation command is “HN20” and the random number value extracted for determining the effect pattern is “10”, the effect table (see FIG. 40). ), the effect pattern “EN39” is determined and stored in the work RAM 203. The sub CPU 201 transmits this effect pattern “EN39” to the display control circuit 210. The display control circuit 210 displays the "special effect A", which is the effect content of the effect pattern "EN39", on the display area 51 (see FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal display device 50. When this process ends, this subroutine ends.

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

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

Here, in the present embodiment, the derived symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the display area 51 (see FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal display device 50 in a manner in which three numbers “0” to “9” are lined up, for example. It will be stopped. In the derivation pattern showing the big hit, the stop display mode is, for example, all three numbers are the same number, and this number is an odd number. In the derivation pattern indicating the small hit, the stop display mode is, for example, all three numbers are the same number, and this number is an even number. In the derivation pattern indicating the loss, the stop display mode does not have the same three numbers, for example.

Further, in step S235, the sub CPU 201 sets a derived symbol variation start command for starting variable display of the determined derived symbol. Then, the sub CPU 201 transmits the derived symbol variation start command and the variation pattern data of the variation pattern storage area (0) to the display control circuit 210 in the process of step S213 shown in FIG. The display control circuit 210 starts the variable display of the derived symbol in the display area 51 (see FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal display device 50 based on the derived symbol variation start command, and displays the stop after the variation time based on the variation pattern data. To do. At this time, the sub CPU 201 acquires the derived symbol variation start time when the variation display of the derived symbol has started from the RTC 204 and stores it in the work RAM 203. Further, the sub CPU 201 shifts the data in the variation pattern storage area (1) to the variation pattern storage area (4) to the variation pattern storage area (0) to the variation pattern storage area (3) after the derivation symbol is stopped and displayed ( Processing).

In step S236, a process of determining whether or not the prefetching announcement determination command is received is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the command received from the main control circuit 100 includes the prefetching notice determination command as a result of the analysis in step S231, and determines that the prefetching notice determination command is included. If so, the process proceeds to step S237, and if it is determined that the prefetch advance notice determination command is not included, the process proceeds to step S240.

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

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

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

In step S242, processing corresponding to the other received command is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process corresponding to a command other than the variation pattern designation command, the derived symbol designation command, the prefetching advance notice command, and the out ball command. When this process ends, this subroutine ends.

[Pre-reading notice effect setting process]
The subroutine (prefetching notice effect setting process) executed in step S237 of FIG. 27 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S250, processing for setting the display mode of the reserved symbol is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of setting the display color of the pending symbol corresponding to the variation pattern determined by the process of the main CPU 101. In the present embodiment, the display colors of the reserved symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 are white, blue, yellow, and green, and in the process of step S250, the sub CPU 201 performs the prefetching advance notice by the process of the main CPU 101. The display color of the pending symbol corresponding to the undetermined variation pattern is set to white, and the pending symbol corresponding to the variation pattern determined to perform the prefetching notice by the process of the main CPU 101 is set to either blue or yellow. The sub CPU 201 refers to a basic display color determination table (not shown) to obtain a random number value by random number lottery and displays this random number value as to whether the display color of the reserved symbol is blue or yellow. A process for determining the display color is performed by comparing with the determination value for color setting. The green color is a display color of a reserved symbol which is changed by the operation of the touch sensor 425 described later.

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

The display color of the pending design corresponding to the judgment value for display color setting is two colors, blue and yellow, and the range of the random number value to be the judgment value for display color setting is sorted so that either blue or yellow is selected. Has been. Specifically, when the jackpot reliability of the effect content corresponding to the effect pattern is low, blue is likely to be selected, and as the jackpot reliability of the effect content is higher, yellow is more likely to be selected. The range of random numbers is set to. Therefore, when the random number value obtained by the sub CPU 201 through the random number lottery is the display color setting determination value corresponding to blue, the display color of the reserved symbol is set to blue, and the display color setting determination value corresponding to yellow is set. In this case, the display color of the pending design is set to yellow. When this process ends, the process of step S251 is moved to.

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

In step S252, processing is performed to determine whether or not the reserved symbol whose display color has been set in step S250 is the reserved symbol corresponding to the second starting opening winning a prize. In this processing, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the pre-reading advance notice determination command is the reserved symbol due to the second starting opening winning a prize depending on whether the prefetching advance notice determination command is stored in the first variation pattern storage area or the second variation pattern storage area. To do. That is, the sub CPU 201 determines that the pre-reading advance notice determination command is the reserved symbol due to the second starting opening winning combination when the pre-reading announcement determination command is stored in the second variation pattern storage area. The sub CPU 201 moves the process to step S253 when determining that it is the reserved symbol due to the second starting opening winning a prize, and ends the present subroutine when not determining that it is the holding symbol due to the second starting opening winning a prize. ..

In step S253, a pending symbol change setting process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201, which will be described in detail later, performs a process of determining whether or not the reserved symbol whose display mode is changed in step S250 is changed to green on condition that the touch sensor 425 is operated. To do. When this process ends, this subroutine ends.

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

In step S260, processing for determining whether or not the effect pattern corresponding to the reserved symbol is a big hit. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the effect pattern corresponding to the reserved symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit, the process proceeds to step S261. If not, a step is performed. The processing moves to S262.

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

In step S262, a process of determining the change of the reserved symbol corresponding to the variation pattern other than the big hit is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 compares the random number value obtained by random number lottery with the determination value set in the jackpot reserved symbol change determination table, and determines to change the reserved symbol when it is determined that they match. When this process ends, the process moves to step S263.

Here, the big hit pending design change determination table is a table in which the effect pattern that is a big hit and the random number range that is a determination value are associated with each other, and the sub CPU 201 determines in step S261 that the random number value and the determination value match. The random number range is set so that the probability of doing is 50%. The non-big hit reserved symbol change determination table is a table in which an effect pattern associated with a variation pattern that causes a loss or a small hit is associated with a random number range that is a determination value, and the sub CPU 201 determines a random number value in step S261. Is set to be 1%.

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

[Point counting process]
The subroutine (point counting process) executed in step S241 of FIG. 28 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S270, processing for determining the current game state is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines that the current game state is the big hit game state based on the data transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 in the storage/game state data generation process of step S56 (see FIG. 18). It is determined whether or not, and when it is determined that the jackpot gaming state, the process proceeds to step S271. When it is not determined that the jackpot is in the gaming state, the processing is moved to step S272.

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

In step S272, a process of adding the second count value to the point counter is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of adding the second count value to the count value stored in the predetermined area of the work RAM 203 used as the point counter. In the present embodiment, "1" is set as the second count value when the first out ball command is received, and "100" is set as the second count value when the second out ball command is received. There is. That is, since it is much more difficult for the game ball to pass through the second special outlet 420c than through the first special outlet 420b, many points are added when passing through the second special outlet 420c. The count value is set like this. When this process ends, this subroutine ends.

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

In step S274, processing for stopping the addition of points is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of temporarily stopping the point counter so that no points are added. When this process ends, the process moves to step S275.

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

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

That is, in the jackpot gaming state, the count value of the point counter is incremented by "20" every time the game ball passes through the first special outlet 420b, and in the jackpot gaming state, the first special outlet 420b is played. Each time the ball passes, the count value of the point counter is incremented by "1". Here, in the interval from the end of the final round in the big hit game state to the end of the big hit game state, no points are added even if the game ball passes through the first special outlet 420b. As a result, it is possible to prevent the count value of the point counter from rising at once because many gaming balls pass through the first special outlet 420b in the interval from the end of the final round to the end of the big hit gaming state. it can.

[Production processing]
The subroutine (effect process) executed in step S223 of FIG. 26 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S280, touch sensor validation processing is performed. As will be described later in detail, in this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether to activate the operation of the touch sensor 425 based on the count value of the point counter, and the sub CPU 201 determines whether to activate the operation of the touch sensor 425 during the period. Control is performed so as to receive an operation signal from the touch sensor 425. When this process ends, the process moves to step S281.

In step S281, touch sensor effect processing is performed. As will be described later in detail, in this processing, the sub CPU 201 performs control for executing an effect of changing the display color of the reserved symbol by the operation of the touch sensor 425 by the player. When this process ends, the process moves to step S282.

In step S282, an illumination effect process is performed. As will be described later in detail, in this processing, the sub CPU 201 uses the illumination array 426 to perform control for notifying the operation timing of the touch sensor 425. When this process ends, the process moves to step S283.

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

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

In step S291, the process of enabling the touch sensor 425 is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 sets a touch sensor enable flag in the work RAM 203, and performs a process of making the operation signal transmitted from the touch sensor 425 ready for reception. When this process ends, the process moves to step S292.

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

In step S293, processing for determining whether or not the touch sensor 425 has been operated is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not an operation signal from the touch sensor 425 has been received. If it is determined that the operation signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S295. The processing moves to step S294.

In step S294, processing for determining whether the timer value has become "0" is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether the timer value stored in the predetermined area of the work RAM 203 used as a timer has become “0”, and determines that the timer value has become “0”. In this case, the process proceeds to step S295. If it is not determined that the timer value has become “0”, this subroutine is ended.

In step S295, processing for invalidating the touch sensor 425 is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of clearing the touch sensor validation flag stored in the work RAM 203 and setting the operation signal transmitted from the touch sensor 425 to a non-acceptable state. When this process ends, the process moves to step S296.

In step S296, processing for resetting the timer is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of storing an initial value (for example, 1 minute) in a predetermined area of the work RAM 203 used as a timer. When this process ends, the process moves to step S297.

In step S297, processing for updating the point value of the point counter to a value obtained by subtracting the set value is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of updating to a value obtained by subtracting the set value (“240” in this embodiment) from the point value stored in the storage area used as the point counter in the work RAM 203. .. That is, the point value that exceeds the set value is carried over. When this process ends, this subroutine ends.

In step S298, processing for invalidating the touch sensor 425 is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of clearing the touch sensor validation flag stored in the work RAM 203 and setting the operation signal transmitted from the touch sensor 425 to a non-acceptable state. When this process ends, this subroutine ends.

As described above, the touch sensor 425 operates until the touch sensor 425 is operated or a predetermined time (for example, one minute) elapses after the point value counted by the point counter exceeds the preset value. During that period, the operation is valid, and during the other period, the operation is invalid.

In the present embodiment, “240” is set as the set value, “20” is set as the first count value, “1” is set as the second count value, and 1 minute is set as the timer value, but these values are appropriately set. It can be set. For example, when the set value is “50”, the second count value is “5”, the second count value is “1”, and the timer value is 3 minutes, the touch sensor 425 is easily activated in the time saving state, and The activated state may be set to be long. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation is invalidated when the touch sensor 425 is operated, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the setting is made so that the touch sensor 425 can be operated many times until the timer value counts for one minute. You may. Further, in the present embodiment, the point value exceeding the set value is carried over in step S297, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be reset (set to “0”), for example.

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

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

In step S303, a process of changing the reserved symbol corresponding to the variation pattern storage area in which the reserved symbol changeable flag is set is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 sets "1" in the storage area of the work RAM 203 used as the reserved symbol changeable flag in the second variation pattern storage area (1) to the second variation pattern storage area (4). Whether or not it is determined, the processing for changing the reserved symbol corresponding to the second variation pattern storage area in which "1" is set is performed. It should be noted that the display color of the reserved symbol which is changed on the condition of the operation of the touch sensor 425 is set in a predetermined storage area of the work RAM 203 in advance. In the present embodiment, the display color of the reserved symbol is changed to "green". When this process ends, this subroutine ends.

The reserved symbol changeable flag stored in the work RAM 203 is cleared when a variation in the identification symbol for production based on the data in the storage area in which the reserved symbol changeable flag is stored and a stop display is executed. It

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

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

In step S312, the light source 426b of the illumination array 426 is turned on. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of causing the light source 426b of the illumination array 426 to emit light and visualizing the latent image of the light guide plate 426a. When this process ends, this subroutine ends.

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

In this way, the effect by the illumination array 426 is executed during the period when the operation of the touch sensor 425 is effective. However, even if the operation of the touch sensor 425 is effective, when the big hit game is in progress, the effect by the illumination array 426 is not executed. As described above, the fact that the illumination array 426 is performing an effect informs the player that the operation of the touch sensor 425 is effective. In addition, when the timer measures 10 seconds before, the light emitting color of the light source 426b may be changed or blinking may be displayed to notify that the operation of the touch sensor 425 will be invalid soon.

Further, in the process shown in FIG. 35, in the process of step S311, even if the operation of the touch sensor 425 is valid, if the big hit game is in progress, the effect by the illumination array 426 is not executed, but this step S311. The process of can be omitted. That is, in step S310, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the touch sensor enable flag is set in the work RAM 203, and when determining that the touch sensor enable flag is set, moves the process to step S312. Good. Thereby, for example, when the operation of the touch sensor 425 becomes effective during the big hit game, the touch sensor 425 is operated even during the big hit game to check whether the display color of the reserved symbol changes. It will be possible. For example, if there are remaining reserved symbols due to the second starting winning a prize, such as when jackpots are consecutive in a high probability time saving state (so-called continuous chan), check whether the display color of the reserved symbols changes. Will be possible.

By the way, since the effect by the illumination array 426 is on condition that the game ball passes through the first special outlet 420b, it is executed in the big hit game state in which the game ball is hit to the right and in the time saving state. Specifically, the effect by the illumination array 426 is executed when points are added when the game ball passes through the first special outlet 420b, and when the points exceed, for example, "240" in the present embodiment. It

Here, in the present embodiment, since the additional points in the big hit game state are set to “20”, tentatively, in the interval between the rounds, one or two game balls passing through the first special outlet 420b. If the round game is 16 rounds, the possibility that the effect by the illumination array 426 will be executed is high.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the addition point in the time saving state is set to "1", 240 gaming balls pass through the first special outlet 420b, so that the effect by the illumination array 426 is executed. It will be. Here, normally, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, since the game balls are shot to the extent that the number does not exceed 100 in one minute, consider entering the ball into the second starting port 414b or the third special out port 420d. However, the effect by the illumination array 426 is executed about once every several minutes.

Further, when 16 rounds of the round game are executed in the jackpot game state, it is highly possible that the production by the illumination array 426 is started at the time of starting the time saving game, and when the 10 rounds of the round game is executed. , There is a low possibility that the effect by the illumination array 426 will be started at the time of starting the time saving game, but there is a high possibility that the effect by the illumination array 426 will be started within a relatively early time after starting the time saving game. .. The player can operate the touch sensor 425 at any timing while the illumination array 426 is emitting light. Then, when the touch sensor 425 is operated, or when 1 minute has elapsed after the illumination array 426 emitted light, the illumination array 426 does not emit light, but after about 3 minutes have elapsed, the illumination array 426 performs the effect again. It

[Look ahead notice production]
Next, the prefetching notice effect will be described with reference to FIG. 41. 41. FIG. 41 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the display screen in the display area 51 (see FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal display device 50. The derived symbol 53, the round display 54, the remaining variation count display 55, and the first reserved ball count. Only the display 56 and the second reserved ball number display 57 are shown.
The first reserved ball number display 56 shows the reserved balls based on the winning of the first starting opening 414a, and a maximum of four reserved symbols are displayed. The second reserved ball number display 57 indicates a reserved ball based on a winning of the second starting opening 414b, and a maximum of four reserved symbols are displayed.

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

FIG. 41(b) shows a display mode immediately after the start of the game in the time saving state. In the present embodiment, “200 more times” is displayed as the remaining fluctuation number display 55. It should be noted that the variation count display 55 is decremented by "1" each time the derived symbol 53 is repeatedly varied and stopped. Further, since the point value of the point counter has already exceeded the set value, the illumination array 426 lights up and the character information “Touch!!” is displayed. Then, when the player makes a right hit, the game ball passes through the ball passage detector 416 and the second starting port 414b is often opened, so that in the time saving state, as shown in FIG. 41(c). In many cases, four reserved symbols are often displayed as the second reserved sphere number display 57.

Here, by the processing of steps S38 and S48 shown in FIG. 17, the display of the reserved symbol corresponding to the reserved ball determined to perform the prefetching notice is changed. In the example shown in FIG. 41(c), the color of the reserved symbol changes from white to blue. By visually recognizing this display, the player refers to whether or not to operate the touch sensor 425. In the example shown in FIG. 41(c), since a big hit cannot be expected with blue, the player will forgo the operation of the touch sensor 425.

Then, it is assumed that the player continues to hit right and the green reserved symbol is displayed as shown in FIG. 41(d). At this time, the player can operate the touch sensor 425 as shown in FIG. At this time, if the yellow reserved symbol changes to green, it can be confirmed that the jackpot has a higher reliability. As shown in FIG. 41(e), if the yellow reserved symbol remains, it is possible to know in advance that there is a high possibility of losing.

If the stop display mode of the changing identification symbol shown in FIG. 41(e) is lost, the player has operated the touch sensor 425, so that in the next variation of the identification symbol, as shown in FIG. 41(f). Illumination array 426 goes out and the character information "Touch!!" is not displayed.

When the player continues to hit the right side and consumes the number of fluctuations, the count value of the point counter increases, and if the set value is exceeded after a few minutes, the illumination array 426 is restarted. It lights up and the text information "Touch!!" is displayed.

When the remaining number of fluctuations becomes small, the player may operate the touch sensor 425 if the reserved symbol changes because any number of colors may be used. Then, as shown in FIG. 41(g), when the touch sensor 425 is operated since the reserved symbol is changed to blue, the white reserved symbol is changed to green as shown in FIG. 41(h). Suppose In this case, the player sees a change in the identification symbol corresponding to the green reserved symbol while being aware in advance that there is a possibility of losing. Here, in the time saving state, if the jackpot reliability is the lowest, since the variation of the derived symbol 53 corresponding to the reserved symbol ends in less than a few seconds in most cases, the rendering time becomes long first. I hope that. If the effect time becomes long, the player will see the variation and effect of the derived symbol 53 while further expanding the expectation for the big hit.

As described above, according to the present embodiment configured as described above, among the game media (gaming balls) shot in the predetermined area (for example, the area on the right side of the gaming area 41), the prize balls are paid out by the payout device 71. The game ball that is not related to the grant will pass through the first special outlet 420b, and the game ball passes through the first special outlet 420b. It is possible to perform production and illumination production). In particular, when the main CPU 101 as the second displacement member control means is executing control to displace the shutter member 422a of the shutter device 422 a predetermined number of times to the retracted position (for example, a special game state), the shutter member 422a is rotated. Since the rolling speed of the moving game ball is reduced by the prize winning mechanism 424, it becomes difficult for the game ball on the shutter member 422a to move to the first special outlet 420b side, and the game ball moves on the shutter member 422a. When the game ball is displaced to the retracted position while the game ball is in the middle, the game ball on the shutter member 422a moves to the special winning opening 418. In addition, a state in which the main CPU 101 as the first displacement member control means executes control for facilitating displacement of the flat plate member 415a of the ordinary electric accessory 415 to the retracted position where it is easy to win the second starting opening 414b (for example, In the time saving state), in the game ball that has passed the ball passage detector 416, the game ball that cannot pass the ordinary electric accessory 415 and is distributed to the second path 423c by the distribution device 421 is the first special outlet 420b. Will pass.
In this way, the number of game balls that reach the first special outlet 420b among the game balls that have been launched into the predetermined region (the region on the right side of the game region 41) is narrowed down, so a predetermined effect is executed. It becomes possible to give the player the interest of whether or not to play.
Therefore, when a player shoots a game ball in the right area of the game area 41, it is possible to give some reward to the player and provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a decrease in interest. it can.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the distribution device 421 is attachable to and detachable from the unit body having the ball passage detector 416 and the ordinary electric accessory 415, and is installed on the game board 40 in a state of being attached to the unit body. To be done. This makes it possible to configure the ball passage detector 416 and the ordinary electric accessory 415 as one unit, and the distribution device 421 can be detachably attached to this unit. The ball passage detector 416 and the ordinary electric accessory It becomes easy to attach, remove, and maintain the game machine 40 with the distribution device 415 and the distribution device 421.

According to the present embodiment, the first special outlet 420b is provided in a game state in which a game ball is shot in a predetermined region (a region on the right side of the game region 41) to advance a game (for example, a big hit game state or a time saving state). Whether or not a predetermined effect is executed is determined depending on the number of game balls reaching up to. As a result, it becomes possible to evoke the player's attention as to whether or not the game ball passes through the first special outlet 420b. Therefore, when a player shoots a game ball in the right area of the game area 41, it is possible to give some reward to the player and provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a decrease in interest. it can.

According to the present embodiment, the distribution device 421 for distributing the game balls to the first path 423b or the second path 423c is provided, and when the distribution drum 501 of the distribution device 421 is in the first receiving mode, the game balls are After being sorted to the first route 423b, it becomes possible to pass through the general winning opening 419d. Here, the sorting drum 501 is provided with a suggesting portion (seal 508) that suggests sorting to the first path, and when the sorting drum 501 is in the first receiving mode, the seal 508 is arranged at a position where it is easily visible. When the sorting drum 501 is in the second receiving mode, it is arranged at a position where it is difficult to visually recognize. Therefore, the player can easily recognize whether or not the sorting drum 501 is in the first receiving mode by visually checking the sticker 508. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that allows the player to finish the game in the best situation without making the player feel bothered.

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

In addition, according to the present embodiment, the first cam lock 504 and the second cam lock 505 are engaged and disengaged, and the distribution drum 501 is rotated, whereby the first receiving mode is regularly established and the player Can visually recognize the rotation of the sorting drum 501. Therefore, the player can predict how many more shots to shoot before the sorting drum 501 becomes the first acceptance mode. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that allows the player to finish the game in the best situation without making the player feel bothered.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the distribution drum 501 is made of a translucent member, the seal 508 is attached inside the distribution drum 501, and when the distribution drum 501 is in the first receiving mode, The seal 508 is arranged on the player side. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the inside of the sorting drum 501 and easily visually recognize the seal 508. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that allows the player to finish the game in the best situation without making the player feel bothered.

Further, according to the present embodiment, whether or not to enable the operation of the touch sensor 425 by the player is determined based on the passage of the first special outlet 420b of the game ball, and the operation of the touch sensor 425 is effective. In that case, a notification to that effect is given by the illumination array 426, and by the player operating the touch sensor 425, a predetermined notice (prefetch notice) is executed. Therefore, it is possible for the player to decide whether or not to give a pre-reading notice by the player's intention while the notification that the operation of the touch sensor 425 is effective is made. For example, the touch sensor The look-ahead notice made by operating 425 makes it possible to confirm the holding ball with high jackpot reliability.
In this way, by giving the player the option of pre-reading notice to evoke the feeling that the player is actively participating in the game, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the interest of the game can be improved. It will be possible.

Further, according to the present embodiment, as the number of game balls passing through the first special outlet 420b increases, points are added, and the touch sensor 425 can be brought closer to an operable state. As a result, it becomes possible to give the player the pleasure of confirming whether or not the game ball has passed through the first special outlet 420b, and to the out ball that has not conventionally contributed to the interest of the game. It becomes possible to give interest. In this way, it becomes possible to provide a gaming machine that makes it possible to give the player a novel interest.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the touch sensor 425 is arranged on the game board 40 and includes a non-contact type sensor that detects a player's operation, and the illumination array 426 is a portion where the non-contact type touch sensor 425 is arranged. Are arranged so that at least a part of them overlaps. As a result, it is possible to make the display mode that the touch sensor 425 is operable entertain, and to motivate the player to operate the touch sensor 425. In this way, by giving the player the option of pre-reading notice to evoke the feeling that the player is actively participating in the game, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the interest of the game can be improved. It will be possible.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they merely exemplify specific examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the gaming machine of the present invention is mainly configured such that the gaming board has a gaming area in which the gaming medium can roll, and the gaming medium is divided into a first area and a second area which are different from each other in the gaming area. Shooting means capable of shooting a game medium to the game area while adjusting the shooting strength of the game medium, and a first pass forming a first pass area through which the game medium shot to the first area can pass. A region forming member, a second passing region through which the game medium that has passed through the first passing region can pass, and a unit formed with the first passing region forming member, and the passing of the game medium to the second passing region. And a first displacement member that is displaceable to either a first position that facilitates the passage of the game medium into the second passage region or a second position that makes it difficult to pass the game medium into the second passage region, and a game medium that does not pass through the second passage region. And a distribution device that distributes the game medium to any one of a first route and a second route for guiding the received game medium in different directions, and the first route. The third passage area in which the game medium distributed to can pass, the fourth passage area in which the game medium distributed to the second path can pass, and the game medium distributed to the second path can roll. And is displaceable to either a third position that facilitates passage of the game medium into the fourth passage region or a fourth position that makes passage of the game medium into the fourth passage region difficult. A second displacing member and a game medium passing over the upper part of the second displacing member when the second displacing member is in the fourth position, from the fourth position of the second displacing member to the third position. At the time of displacement, a prize winning mechanism that facilitates moving to the fourth passage area side, and a first out port that allows a game medium that does not pass through the fourth passage area to pass through and is sent out of the game area A first determining means for determining whether or not to displace the first displacing member to the first position on the condition that the game medium has passed through the first passing area; and the first determining means. Based on a positive determination, the first displacement member control means for displacing the first displacement member to the first position, and the second medium on the condition that the game medium has passed through the second passage region. Second determining means for determining whether to displace the displacing member to the third position, and the second displacing member is moved a predetermined number of times to the third position based on the affirmative determination by the second deciding means. The second displacement member control means for displacing the game medium, and the game medium having passed through one of the third passage region and the fourth passage region. Based on the above, a game value giving means capable of giving a predetermined game value, a performance executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect on the condition that the game medium has passed through the first outlet, and the second. In the game medium rolling in the area, the game medium that does not pass through the area that triggers the addition of the predetermined game value by the game value giving means is passed through, and the second out port is sent out to the outside of the game area. However, the firing means, the first passage area forming member, the second passage area, the first displacement member, the distribution device, the third passage area, the fourth passage area, the second displacement member, the winning prize. Specifics such as an easy mechanism, a first outlet, a first determination unit, a first displacement member control unit, a second determination unit, a second displacement member control unit, a game value giving unit, a performance executing unit, and a second outlet. The design of the configuration can be changed as appropriate.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the color of the reserved symbol is determined by the process of the sub-control circuit 200 side, but the color of the reserved symbol is determined on the main control circuit 100 side, and to that effect the sub-control circuit 200. Command may be sent to.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the second starting mouth prize pending symbol is configured to be changed by the operation of the touch sensor 425 by the player, but the first starting mouth prize pending symbol is changed to the player. It is needless to say that it may be configured so that it can be changed by operating the touch sensor 425. In this case, for example, a passage sensor for detecting a game ball passing through a passage opening 413c (see FIG. 4) formed on the left side of the central base plate 413 (see FIG. 4) is provided, and this passage sensor detects the game ball. It may be configured to add a predetermined value to the point value of the point counter each time. Further, in the case where the reserved symbol of the first starting winning a prize can be changed by the operation of the touch sensor 425 by the player, the processing of step S311 in the processing shown in FIG. 35 is deleted and the point value is set to the set value. It is desirable that the touch sensor 425 can be operated even during the big hit game if it exceeds the limit. Thus, for example, when the number of holding balls is four, when the normal game shifts to the big hit game, the touch sensor 425 is operated during the big hit game to change the hold symbol corresponding to the first starting mouth winning a prize. It becomes possible to confirm whether or not. If the reserved symbol that has changed to green appears in the reserved symbol corresponding to the first starting mouth winning by the operation of the touch sensor 425, at which point in the time saving game, for example, immediately digest the reserved symbol. The player displays, for example, the derivation display of the identification symbol in the green reserved symbol, or the derivation display of the identification symbol in the green reserved symbol at the time when 190 times have been exhausted if the shortened number of times is 200 times. It becomes possible to make a decision and give the player a new interest.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the prize winning mechanism 424 is formed by the semi-cylindrical rib 424a, but other than that, for example, the surface of the shutter member 422a may be corrugated or a minute protrusion may be provided. You may slow down the game ball. In addition, in the present embodiment, even if the game ball is not slowed down by using the prize-winning mechanism 424, as long as most of the right-handed game balls can easily win the special winning opening 418. Applicable. For example, in an interval between rounds, a detour path that detours the game ball to the back side of the game board is provided, and at the timing when the shutter member opens, the game ball is returned from the detour path to the board surface of the game board to win the big winning opening. Good. Furthermore, two shutter members are arranged side by side along the rolling path of the game ball on one big winning opening, a passage is provided between the two shutter members, and on the upstream shutter member protruding at the end of the round. The game ball that passed through the passage is digested the interval between rounds, and when the interval between rounds is finished and the two shutter members are retracted, the game ball that passed through the passage from the downstream shutter member side is a big prize. It may be something to win in the mouth.

Alternatively, LEDs of a plurality of colors may be prepared as the light source 426b of the illumination array 426, and the display color of the latent image 426c may be changed to motivate the player to operate the touch sensor 425.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, since the hit probability of the normal symbol game in the normal gaming state is 0%, even if the player hits right in the normal gaming state, the identification symbol of the normal symbol game does not change. If the identification symbol of the normal symbol game does not fluctuate, the normal electric accessory 415 does not operate, and thus the second starting opening 414b is not won. That is, even if the player hits right in the normal game state, the special game state is not reached. Moreover, when hitting right in the normal gaming state, there are three prize balls in the general winning opening 419d, and the distribution device 421 distributes one of the four balls to the left and wins in the general winning opening 419d. However, since the other three balls are out balls, even if all the game balls heading to the left enter the general winning opening 419d, the return rate will be 75%, and eventually the number of balls will be reduced. Therefore, since it is disadvantageous to the player to hit the right side in the normal game state, the player aims at winning the first starting opening 414a with the aim of increasing the number of balls possessed by shifting to the big hit game. You will be hitting.

Further, according to the above-described present embodiment, the game ball that has passed through the first path 423b enters the general winning opening 419d and the third special outlet 420d, and does not enter either. It is divided into, but is not limited to. For example, the third special outlet 420d may be deleted, and the general winning opening 419d may be arranged so that almost 100% of the game balls that have passed through the first route 423b win the general winning opening 419d. In this case, since there are three prize balls when entering the general winning opening 419d with respect to the launch of four game balls, the player's possession ball of the big hit game by hitting right in the big hit game state The increase number is close to the increase number when all the game balls shot in the game area 41 win the special winning opening 418 in the big hit game state, but they do not exceed.

Further, according to the above-described present embodiment, the illumination array 426 is used for the touch suggestion of the touch sensor 425 for changing the reserved symbol, but the invention is not limited thereto, and the button operation during the change of the identification symbol for performance. May be used for production related to. For example, the manner of touch suggestion by the illumination array 426 and the touch sensor 425 including the touch suggestion of the touch sensor 425 in the effect pattern in which the effect is changed by operating the effect button 16 (see FIG. 1) to raise the jackpot expectation degree. The effect may be changed by an operation to raise the jackpot expectation.
Further, in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50, a place for displaying a holding symbol corresponding to the currently changing identification symbol is provided, touch suggestion is executed during a specific variation effect, and when the touch sensor 425 is touched. You may change the color of a pending design according to the expectation of production. The touch sensor 425 may be used in the same manner as the effect button 16.

Further, in the present embodiment, according to FIG. 10, one LED lamp is arranged as the light source 426b of the illumination array 426 beside the light guide plate 426a, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of LED lamps are provided on the light guide plate 426a side. It may be arranged side by side. Thereby, for example, by turning on a plurality of LED lamps in order, it is possible to perform an effect display in which light flows. Furthermore, if the pending symbol is unlikely to change, it is turned on all at once, and if the pending symbol is highly likely to change or the jackpot expectation changes to a high pending symbol, it is turned on in order. The effect produced by the illumination array 426 may be selectable.

Further, in the above-described present embodiment, according to the flowcharts of FIGS. 29 and 30, the sub CPU 201 displays white or blue as the display color of the reserved symbol corresponding to the variation pattern that is determined by the processing of the main CPU 101 to give the advance notice. , After deciding whether to make one of the yellow, to determine the pending symbol to be green, the pending symbol changeable flag is associated with the pending symbol. Then, when the touch sensor 425 is operated, the reserved symbol associated with the reserved symbol changeable flag is changed to green. However, the process of changing the reserved symbol by operating the touch sensor 425 is not limited to the above-described process.

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

[Modification]
The modified example of the present embodiment causes the sub CPU 201 to execute the processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. 43 instead of the flowcharts of FIGS. 29 and 30, and the processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. 44 instead of the flowchart of FIG. 34. .. The other processing is the same as that of the above-described embodiment, and thus the description is omitted.

In FIG. 43, in step S254, a process of determining the display color of the reserved symbol is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 sets the display color of the reserved symbol corresponding to the variation pattern that is not determined to be prefetched by the process of the main CPU 101 to white, and the variation pattern that is determined to be prefetched by the process of the main CPU 101. The pending design corresponding to is set to any of blue, yellow and green. The sub CPU 201 refers to a basic display color determination table (not shown) to obtain a random number value by random number lottery, and determines whether the display color of the reserved symbol is blue, yellow, or green. And a display color setting determination value are compared to determine the display color. The green color is a display color of a reserved symbol which is changed by the operation of the touch sensor 425 described later.

Here, the basic display color determination table used in the modification will be described. Similar to the above-described embodiment, the basic display color determination table has a range of random number values as the display color setting determination value for determining the display color of the reserved symbol, and the display color setting determination value in the effect pattern. And the display color of the pending design corresponding to, are stored in the program ROM 202.

Here, the display colors of the reserved symbols corresponding to the display color setting determination value are three colors of blue, yellow, and green, and the range of the random value that is the display color setting determination value is either blue, yellow, or green. It is distributed so that you can choose. Specifically, when the jackpot reliability of the effect content corresponding to the effect pattern is low, blue is easily selected, yellow is easily selected next, and green is most difficultly selected. The range of the random number value that is the usage determination value is set. Furthermore, the larger the jackpot reliability, the smaller the range of random number values corresponding to blue, the larger the range of random number values corresponding to yellow or green. The range of random number values as the display color setting determination value is set so that green is most easily selected, yellow is most easily selected, and blue is most easily selected. Therefore, in the modified example of the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation degree is higher in the order of white, blue, yellow, and green.

When the random number value obtained by the sub CPU 201 by the random number lottery is the display color setting determination value corresponding to blue, the display color of the reserved symbol is set to blue, and the display color setting determination value corresponding to yellow. In the case of, the display color of the pending design is set to yellow, and in the case of the display color setting determination value corresponding to green, the display color of the pending design is set to green. The display color of the reserved symbol thus set is stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 203 as the original display color of the reserved symbol. When this process ends, the process of step S255 is moved to.

In step S255, processing is performed to determine whether or not the reserved symbol whose display color has been set in step S254 is a reserved symbol corresponding to the second starting opening winning a prize. This process is similar to the process of step S252 shown in FIG. 29, and the sub CPU 201 stores the prefetching announcement determination command in the first variation pattern storage area or in the second variation pattern storage area. Depending on whether or not it is a reserved symbol due to the second starting opening winning a prize, it is determined. When the sub CPU 201 determines that it is the reserved symbol due to the second starting mouth prize, the process is moved to step S256, and when it is not determined to be the reserved symbol due to the second starting mouth prize, the process is moved to step S257. ..

In step S256, processing for setting the display color of the reserved symbol to be actually displayed is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of setting the display color of the reserved symbol to be actually displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50. Specifically, the sub CPU 201 sets the display color of the reserved symbol set in step S254 (the display color is not changed) or a display color lower than the display color as the display color of the reserved symbol to be actually displayed. In the modified example of the present embodiment, since the higher order display colors are white, blue, yellow, and green, green is the highest order display color, and the lower order colors of green are white, blue, and yellow. Similarly, the subordinate colors of yellow are white and blue, the subordinate colors of blue are white, and white is the lowest display color.

Whether the display color of the reserved design to be actually displayed is the display color of the reserved design set in step S254 (the display color is not changed) or a display color lower than the display color is actually displayed by the sub CPU 201. A color determination table (not shown) is referred to, a random number value is acquired by random number lottery, and the display color is determined by comparing the random number value with the actual display color setting determination value. When this process ends, the process moves to step S257.

Here, the actual display color determination table will be described. In the actual display color determination table, the reserved symbols actually displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50 according to the original display colors of the reserved symbols set in step S254, that is, green, yellow, and blue. A range of random number values serving as a judgment value for actual display color setting used to determine the display color is set. The actual display color determination table includes a big hit actual display color determination table that is referred to in the case of a big hit performance pattern, and a non-big hit actual display color determination table that is referred to in the case of a performance pattern other than the big hit. ..
According to the jackpot actual display color determination table, for example, if the original display color of the reserved symbol set in step S254 is green, it corresponds to the range of random number values corresponding to green (the display color is not changed), yellow. The range of the random number value to be set, the range of the random value corresponding to blue, and the range of the random value corresponding to white are set. If the display color of the reserved symbol set in step S254 is yellow, the range of random number values corresponding to yellow (the display color is not changed), the range of random number values corresponding to blue, and the range of random number values corresponding to white are It is set. If the display color of the reserved symbol set in step S254 is blue, a range of random number values corresponding to blue (the display color is not changed) and a range of random number values corresponding to white are set. If the display color of the reserved symbol set in step S254 is white, white is set as the display color of the reserved symbol to be actually displayed.
The actual display color determination table other than the big hit is the big hit actual display in that the range of the random number value corresponding to the blue corresponding to the original display color of the reserved symbol in the big hit actual display color determination table is not set. It is different from the color determination table.

That is, in the modified example of the present embodiment, the big hit actual display color determination table includes settings that are not in the actual display color determination table other than the big hit, and the actual display color when the original display color is green is included. The setting for selecting blue as the display color is included only in the jackpot actual display color determination table. Therefore, when the reserved symbol is blue first and the reserved symbol is changed to green by the operation of the touch sensor 425, the big hit is determined.

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

As described above, according to the modified example of the present embodiment, the display color of the reserved symbol is displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50 in the lower display color than the original display color, and the touch sensor 425 is displayed. When operated, the lower display color is changed to the original display color. Therefore, by operating the touch sensor 425, it is possible for the player to increase the expectation of a big hit because the reserved symbol appears to have changed from the lower display color to the upper display color. Specifically, the display color of the pending symbol before and after the operation of the touch sensor 425 is white to white, white to blue, white to yellow, white to green, blue to yellow, blue to green, yellow to green, etc. Changes to.

Further, in the modified example of the present embodiment, the setting that blue is selected as the actual display color when the original display color is green is included only in the jackpot actual display color determination table, in other words, withheld. The first display color of the design is blue, and when the reserved design changes to green by the operation of the touch sensor 425, the big hit is determined. In this way, it is possible to set the change of a specific color so that it is determined only in the case of a big hit. Further speaking, the first display color of the reserved symbol is white or yellow, and when the reserved symbol is changed to green by the operation of the touch sensor 425, it may be lost.

In the embodiment and the modification described above, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not to perform a pre-reading notice (preliminary notice of reserved ball), the sub CPU 201 determines the display color of the reserved symbol, and further the touch sensor 425. Although the reserved symbol and its display color to be changed are determined by the operation of, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the main CPU 101, it is determined whether or not a pre-reading notice (holding ball notice) is given, it is also determined whether or not to change by the operation of the touch sensor 425, the result is transmitted to the sub CPU 201, and the sub CPU 201 Alternatively, the display color of the reserved symbol for performing the prefetching notice and the display color when the touch sensor 425 is operated may be appropriately determined. Further, in the main CPU 101, it is determined whether or not to give a pre-reading notice (preliminary notice of the reserved ball), and further, the display color of the holding symbol corresponding to the holding ball that is decided to give the pre-reading notice is determined, and the touch sensor 425 It is determined whether or not to change by the operation of, and the result is transmitted to the sub CPU 201. Then, the sub CPU 201 may determine the display color of the reserved symbol to be changed by operating the touch sensor 425.

It should be noted that the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most suitable effects that occur from the present invention, and the effects according to the present invention are limited to those described in the examples of the present invention. is not.

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

[Background Art]
As a pachinko game machine, two big winning openings are arranged side by side at the bottom of the game board, and further, a starting opening and a general winning opening are arranged in the left and right areas of the board above the two big winning openings, respectively. A gaming machine in which a winning area is formed is disclosed (see Patent Document 1). According to this gaming machine, the player can win the prize ball when the game ball enters the winning area on the left side or the right side and when the game ball enters either of the two special winning openings. it can. In addition, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, different predetermined effects are executed when a winning is made in the left starting opening and when a winning is made in the right starting opening. The game balls that have not entered any of the winning areas or the special winning openings are sent out through the out opening formed in the lower part of the game board, and are collected on the back side of the game board. Will be collected.

Further, in the above-mentioned gaming machine of Patent Document 1, a game ball is shot in a game area on the left side of the game board to aim at a ball entering the starting opening on the left side, and a game ball in the game area on the right side of the game board. And a game aiming to enter the ball into the starting opening on the right side can be executed. Here, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, both games that are executed when the player enters the left starting opening or the right starting opening are games having substantially the same performance, and are not available to the player. It does not make a profit. Therefore, in the above-mentioned gaming machine of Patent Document 1, for example, even if the game is executed by launching a game ball in the game area on the right side, a special interest is given to the player except that the effect is different. Not a thing.

Further, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 described above, the ordinary electric accessory and the operating port are arranged on the left side of the gaming board. The ordinary electric accessory is a device called a so-called electric tulip, which opens and closes a pair of blade members to switch between an open state where it is easy to pass the game ball through the starting opening and a closed state where it is difficult to pass it. is there. The blade member of the ordinary electric accessory is opened/closed according to the determination result of whether to open/close the blade member triggered by the passage of the game ball to the actuation opening. In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the state in which the normal electric accessory is easy to open after the end of the special game (so-called electric Chu support), this state, the transition to the next special game state, or the identification symbol 100 times It continues until it changes. Therefore, after ending the special game state, as described above, the normal electric accessory and the working opening are arranged on the left side of the game board, so that the game ball is shot in the game area on the left side of the game board. The game is more advantageous to the player.

However, since the game balls launched into the game area on the left side of the game board flow down while passing through various routes, they do not pass through the winning area or enter the big winning opening, but the out opening as it is. There are not a few game balls that are sent out through the outside.

Therefore, conventionally, a big prize hole is placed on the lower right side of the game board, and when the player hits the game ball strongly in the area on the right side of the game board, the game ball can easily go to the big prize hole. 2. Description of the Related Art A game machine in which a flow path of a game ball is set has been proposed. Further, a game machine in which an operating port and a normal electric accessory are arranged on this flow-down path has been proposed.

As a result, by hitting the game ball in the area on the left side of the game board in the normal game state, and switching the area in which the game ball is hit in the special game state to the area on the right side of the game board (so-called right hit ), it becomes easy to win the prize ball by entering the game ball into the special winning opening. Moreover, it is possible to reduce the number of out balls, and as a result, it is possible to obtain more prize balls in the special game state. In addition, during the electric choo support, it becomes easier to enter the working opening and the normal electric accessory, so that the variation stop of the identification pattern will be repeated continuously, and as a result, the game time during the electric choo support will be increased. It can be shortened.

[Prior Art Document]
[Patent Document]
[Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2007-97913

[Outline of the Invention]
[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]
According to the gaming machine in which the special winning opening is arranged on the lower right side of the above game board, the game ball that has passed near the special winning opening when the special winning opening is closed in the special game state passes through the out opening as it is. Come to do. Here, when the game is advanced by right-handing, the range in which the game ball can roll in the game area is limited, and for example, the game ball rarely enters the general winning opening. In other words, the player consumes some game balls that are not likely to be prize balls in the special game state. Therefore, the player feels as if the game ball was wasted in vain, which may lead to a decrease in interest.

Therefore, some players perform the batting method of stopping the firing of the game ball when the special winning opening is closed and restarting the firing of the gaming ball when the special winning opening is opened. However, even if such a hitting method is performed, a few game balls have already been launched on the game board when the special winning opening is closed, and such a game ball will pass through the out opening. .. Therefore, even if there are only a few players, the player feels that the game balls have been wastefully consumed, which may lead to a decrease in interest.

In addition, during the electric power chute support, depending on the game machine, it may be difficult for the game ball to pass through the operating port, or it may be difficult for the game ball to ride on the blade even if the ordinary electric accessory is opened. In such a case, the identification pattern, which should be likely to fluctuate, becomes difficult to fluctuate, and moreover, since the award ball due to the ball entering the starting opening or the general winning opening cannot be obtained, the reduction degree of the possessed game ball becomes remarkable As a result, right-handedness may lead to a feeling of wasting a large amount of game balls, which may lead to a further decline in interest.

Therefore, the present invention solves such a problem, and when the player shoots the game medium in a predetermined area different from the area where the game medium is shot in a normal game, some reward is given to the player. An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of preventing a decrease in interest by giving it.

[Means for solving the problem]
The present invention provides the following gaming machines. A gaming machine of the present invention (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 described later) is a gaming board (for example, a gaming board 40 described later, etc.) having a gaming area (for example, a gaming area 41 etc.) in which a game medium can roll. , The emission strength of the game medium is divided into a first region (for example, the right region of the game region 41) and a second region (for example, the left region of the game region 41) which are different from each other in the game region. Shooting means (for example, a launching device 20 described later) capable of launching a game medium into the game area while adjusting, and a first passage through which the game medium shot in a predetermined area of the first area can pass. A first passage area forming member that forms an area (for example, a ball passage detector 416 described later) and a second passage area through which the game medium that has passed through the first passage area can pass (for example, a second start described later). Port 414b) and the first passage area forming member, and a first position that facilitates passage of the game medium to the second passage area, and the game medium to the second passage area. It is possible to receive a first displacement member (for example, a normal electric accessory 415 described later) that is displaceable to any of the second positions that make passage difficult and a game medium that does not pass through the second passage area. , A distribution device (e.g., a distribution device 421 described later) for distributing the game medium to any one of the first route and the second route for guiding the received game medium in different directions, A third passage area (for example, a general winning opening 419d described later) through which the game medium assigned to the first path can pass, and a fourth passage area through which the game medium assigned to the second path can pass ( For example, a special winning opening 418 described later) and a third position where the game medium assigned to the second path is rollable and facilitates passage of the game medium to the fourth passage area, And a second displacing member (for example, a shutter device 422 described later) that is displaceable to any one of the fourth positions that makes it difficult for the game medium to pass through the fourth passing region, and the second displacing member is the first displacing member. The game medium passing over the upper portion of the second displacement member when in the fourth position moves to the fourth passage region side when the second displacement member is displaced from the fourth position to the third position. An easy-to-win mechanism (for example, a easy-to-win mechanism 424 described later) that facilitates playing, and a first out port that allows a game medium that does not pass through the fourth passage area to pass through and is sent out of the game area (for example, A first special outlet 420b, etc., which will be described later) and the first passage area are defined as game media. The first determination means (for example, the main CPU 101 described later) that determines whether or not to displace the first displacement member to the first position on the condition that the first displacement means has passed, and the first determination means is positive. Based on the determination of, the first displacement member control means (for example, the main CPU 101 described later) for displacing the first displacement member to the first position, and the game medium have passed through the second passage area. On the condition that the second displacing member is displaced to the third position, the second deciding means (for example, the main CPU 101 described later) for deciding whether to displace the second displacing member and the second deciding means makes an affirmative decision. Based on what has been done, a second displacement member control means (for example, a main CPU 101 described later) that displaces the second displacement member to the third position a predetermined number of times, and any one of the third passage region and the fourth passage region. Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through, a condition that the game value has passed through the game value giving means (for example, a payout device 71 described later) that can give a predetermined game value and the first outlet. In the performance execution means (for example, a sub CPU 201, which will be described later) that makes it possible to execute a predetermined effect, and in the game medium that rolls in the second area, a trigger for giving a predetermined game value by the game value giving means. A second out port (for example, a normal out port 420a or the like) that allows the game medium that does not pass through the region to be passed and is sent to the outside of the game region.

According to the above configuration, among the game media shot in the predetermined area (for example, the area on the right side of the game area), the game medium not related to the predetermined game value imparted by the game value imparting means is the first out. Although it will pass through the mouth, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect on the condition that the game medium passes through the first outlet. In particular, in a state in which the second displacing member control means executes the control of displacing the second displacing member to the third position a predetermined number of times (for example, a special game state), the game medium rolling the second displacing member Since the rolling speed is reduced by the prize winning mechanism, the game medium on the second displacing member is less likely to move to the first outlet side, and the second game medium is moving while the game medium is moving on the second displacing member. When the displacement member is displaced to the third position, the game medium on the second displacement member moves to the fourth passage area. Further, in a state (for example, a time saving state) in which the first displacement member control means is performing control for facilitating displacement of the first displacement member to the first position, in the game medium that has passed through the first passage area, The game medium that cannot pass through the second passage area and is distributed to the second path by the distribution device will pass through the first outlet. In this way, since the number of game media reaching the first outlet is narrowed among the game media shot to the predetermined region (the region on the right side of the game region), it becomes difficult to execute the predetermined effect, It is possible to give the player an interest in whether or not the production of is executed.
Therefore, when the player shoots the game medium to the area on the right side of the game area, it is possible to give some reward to the player, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a decrease in interest. ..

In the gaming machine of the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the distribution device is detachably attached to a unit body having the first passage region forming member and the first displacement member, and is attached to the unit body. It is characterized in that it is installed in the game board in a state.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to configure the first passage area forming member and the first displacing member as one unit, and to attach and detach the sorting device to and from this unit. And maintenance work becomes easier.

In addition to the above configuration, the gaming machine of the present invention is an effect determination means (for example, which will be described later) that determines whether or not a predetermined effect can be executed based on the number of game media that have passed through the first outlet. The sub-CPU 201 and the like) are further provided, and the effect execution means is capable of executing a predetermined effect based on the positive judgment of the effect determination means.

According to the above configuration, in the game state in which the game medium is emitted to the predetermined area (the area on the right side of the game area) to advance the game (for example, the big hit game state or the time saving state), the game medium reaching the first outlet. Whether or not a predetermined effect is executed is determined by the number of. Thereby, it becomes possible to arouse the player's feeling to pay attention to the first outlet in order to see whether or not the game medium passes through the first outlet.
Therefore, when the player shoots the game medium to the right side area in the game area, it is possible to give some reward to the player, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a decrease in interest. ..

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

[Appendix 2]
The pachinko gaming machine 1 of Appendix 2 is as follows.

[Background Art]
As a pachinko game machine, two start ports of a game board are arranged side by side, and a game machine provided with a distribution device for distributing a game medium to one of these two start ports has been proposed (see Patent Document 1). reference). According to this gaming machine, the jackpot triggered by entering the right-side starting opening rather than the left-side starting opening is more likely to have more rounds, so the right-side starting opening is more advantageous. It is set, and the game media are alternately distributed to the relatively unfavorable left starting opening and the relatively advantageous right starting opening by the distribution device.

Further, in recent years, a distribution device is arranged in the right side area of the game board, and a game machine having a function of distributing the game balls hit in the right side area into a route toward the special winning opening and a route toward the general winning opening. Has appeared. According to such a model, the game balls consumed as out balls during the interval time during which the large winning opening is closed are supplemented by the winning balls from the general winning opening, resulting in many It becomes possible to win the prize ball.

[Prior Art Document]
[Patent Document]
[Patent Document 1] JP-A-2015-6216

[Outline of the Invention]
[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]
By the way, according to the above-described gaming machine, the distribution of the game balls by the distribution device causes a case advantageous to the player and a case disadvantageous to the player. It can be determined by looking at the status.

In the case of the former gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the shot game balls do not always reach the sorting device, so that, for example, when there are no more game balls in possession, the game ends relatively well. can do. However, in the case of the latter gaming machine, since there is a high possibility that the game balls that have been shot will reach the distribution device, in a normal gaming state, the distribution device distributes to the route toward the general winning opening. If so, there is a high possibility that the player will enter the general winning opening by hitting one or two game balls on the right side area.

Therefore, when the distribution device is arranged to distribute the game ball to the route toward the general winning opening when there are no more game balls in possession, some players are uncertain about ending the game. Some people feel it. Further, ending the game in the above-mentioned state of the gaming machine leads to unconditionally handing over the advantageous state to the next player who starts the game with the same gaming machine. For this reason, some players feel uncomfortable in handing over an advantageous state to a stranger unconditionally.

Therefore, it is conceivable to confirm the state of the distribution device when the number of game balls owned by the player is reduced. However, in order to confirm the state of the distribution device, it is necessary to confirm the positional relationship between the angle and the route of the distribution member that actually distributes the game balls in the distribution device, just before the game is finished. It is a troublesome work for the player to confirm these.

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

[Means for solving the problem]
The present invention provides the following gaming machines.
A gaming machine of the present invention (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 described later) has a gaming board (for example, a gaming board 40 described later) having a gaming area in which a game medium can roll, and a specific portion of the gaming area. A first route through which the moved game medium can pass, a second route through which the game medium rolled in the specific region of the game area can pass, and at least the first route which is arranged at the specific region of the game board. And a distribution member that distributes the game medium to a plurality of paths including the second path (for example, a distribution drum 501 described later), and a suggestion unit that suggests that the game medium is distributed to the first path when the game medium is received. A distribution device (for example, a distribution device 421 described below) including (for example, a seal 508 described later), a specific passage region through which the game medium distributed to the first path can pass, and the specific passage region. When a game medium is received, the distribution member is provided with a game value giving means (for example, a payout device 71 described later) for giving a game value to the player based on the passage of the game medium. It is possible to switch to any one of a plurality of acceptance modes including a first acceptance mode in which the game medium is distributed to the first route and a second acceptance mode in which the game medium is distributed to the second route when the game medium is accepted. The suggestion portion is arranged at an easily visible position where the sorting member is in the first receiving mode, and is difficult to visually recognize when the sorting member is in the second receiving mode. It is characterized by being placed in.

According to the above configuration, the player can easily recognize whether or not the distribution member is in the first acceptance mode by visually recognizing the suggestion portion. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that allows the player to finish the game in the best situation without making the player feel bothered.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the distribution member (for example, a distribution drum 501 described later) has a substantially columnar main body (for example, a drum main body 501a described later) and the main body of the main body. A groove-shaped first receiving portion (for example, a left receiving portion 501g described later) formed on the circumferential surface so as to extend along the central axis of the main body and having one end side closed and the other end side open; A groove-shaped second receiving portion (for example, a right receiving portion 501h described later) formed on the circumferential surface of the main body so as to extend along the central axis of the main body, the other end side being closed and the one end side being open. The distribution device (for example, the distribution device 421 described later) has a rotating shaft (for example, the distribution shaft 502 described later) fixed on the central axis of the distribution member, The distribution member has a bearing portion (for example, a bearing portion 500f described later, etc.) that rotatably supports both ends of the rotation shaft, and is fixed to the game board (for example, a base 500 described later). Etc.) and a holding mechanism (for example, a first cam lock 504, a second cam lock 505, and a spring member 506, which will be described later) that holds the sorting member that rotates each time the game medium passes in a state of being switched to a predetermined receiving mode. Etc.), and when fixed to the game board, a part of the circumferential surface of the distribution member becomes visible to the player, and the distribution member is in the first receiving mode. In the case where the first receiving unit is in a state capable of receiving the game medium, the game medium received by the first receiving unit is distributed to the first path, and the distribution member is in the second receiving mode. In the above, the second receiving unit is in a state of being able to receive the game medium, and the game medium received by the second receiving unit is distributed to the second route.

According to the above configuration, the engagement member and the engaged member of the holding mechanism are engaged and disengaged, and the distribution member is rotated, whereby the first receiving mode is regularly established and the player Can visually recognize the rotation of the sorting member. For this reason, the player can predict how many more shots will be taken before the distribution member is in the first receiving mode. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that allows the player to finish the game in the best situation without making the player feel bothered.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the distribution member (for example, a distribution drum 501 described below) is formed on the main body (for example, a drum main body 501a described below) and viewed in the axial direction. In this case, it has four blade portions extending in a cross shape (for example, a blade portion 501f described later) and the first receiving portion (for example, a left receiving portion 501g described later) and the second receiving portion (for example, The right receiving portion 501h described below) is formed between the adjacent blade portions, and the length of the blade portion extending from the main body is smaller than the diameter of the spherical game medium.

According to the above configuration, since the length of the blade portion extending from the main body is smaller than the diameter of the spherical game medium, for example, when the two game media flow down to the distribution device while being in contact with each other, the lower game medium is The chance that the blade portion comes into contact with the upper game medium is reduced by the time the component passes the distribution member and the distribution member is rotated 90 degrees. Thereby, for example, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of a problem in which the game medium is sandwiched between the protective glass and the tip of the blade portion (so-called ball ball), and the game medium does not flow down.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the distribution member (for example, a distribution drum 501 described below) is made of a translucent member, and the suggestion portion (for example, a seal 508 described below). ) Is attached inside the distribution member, and when the distribution member is in the first receiving mode, the suggestion portion is arranged on the player side.

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

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

[Appendix 3]
The pachinko gaming machine 1 of Appendix 3 is as follows.

[Background Art]
As a pachinko game machine, there is a model that pre-reads the information stored in the storage storage means and gives a pre-reading notice to announce the reliability of a big hit using a display device for performance. As a pre-reading notice, by changing the holding symbol displayed on the display device for production, the reliability of the jackpot is notified before the identification symbol fluctuates, so-called a reserved ball notice or a change in the background or the identification symbol. There are so-called zone effects and the like, in which modes are largely switched.

Furthermore, in recent years, in the effect control means, when the prefetch information effect control means receives a signal from the out-ball detection switch that the game ball has entered the opening/closing special out port during a predetermined effective period, it is suspended. A gaming machine has been proposed which causes an effecting means to execute an effect of notifying prefetch information about a determination result of one or a plurality of random values (see Patent Document 1).

[Prior Art Document]
[Patent Document]
[Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2011-30834

[Outline of the Invention]
[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]
However, in the above-described gaming machine, the look-ahead notice is executed regardless of the intention of the player, and the reliability of the big hit is notified to the player. For this reason, it is difficult to give the player a sense of participation and it is difficult to sufficiently enhance the interest.

For example, conventionally, there is a hold ball notice that changes the color of the hold design and notifies the reliability of the big hit by the display color. Here, when a pending symbol of a display color with low reliability of the big hit is displayed, depending on the player, there is a possibility that a long performance may be shown despite the low reliability of the big hit, fluctuation of the identification symbol. Some people feel it before. Therefore, it cannot be denied that some players may find it annoying to execute the prefetching notice.

On the other hand, among such players, if they can get more reliable information about the reliability of the big hit in response to the look-ahead notice, they should actively participate in the game, such as operating buttons. Some people want it. However, as described above, the look-ahead notice is executed regardless of the player's intention, so that there is a problem that the player cannot participate when he/she wants to actively participate in the game.

Therefore, the present invention solves such a problem, gives the player the option of pre-reading notice, and evokes the sensation that the player is actively participating in the game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine capable of improving the game.

[Means for solving the problem]
The present invention provides the following gaming machines.
The gaming machine of the present invention includes a gaming board (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like described later) having a gaming area in which a game medium can roll, and operating means (for example, a touch sensor 425 described later or the like) operable by a player. ), and a special outlet port (for example, a first special outlet port 420b described later) that is provided on the game board and sends out the game medium ejected to a predetermined region in the game region to the outside of the game region, Based on the out-out detection sensor (for example, first and second out-ball detection sensors 117a and 117b described later) that detects the game medium that has passed through the special out-out opening, and the detection result of the out-out detection sensor, the player Based on a validation determination means (for example, a sub CPU 201 described later) that determines whether or not to validate the operation of the operation means by the player, and the validation determination means makes a positive determination, the player A notification means (for example, an illumination array 426 to be described later) for notifying that the operation of the operation means by the player has been activated, and a game medium having passed through a starting area provided in the game area. Information acquisition means (for example, main CPU 101 described later) for acquiring determination information for determining whether or not to shift to a special game state in which a predetermined game value can be given to a person, and the information acquisition means. The holding information is stored in the holding storage means based on the holding storage means (for example, a main RAM 103 described later) that sequentially holds the determination information up to the maximum set number and the determination information stored in the holding storage means. Big hit judging means (for example, main CPU 101 described later) for making big hit judgment of whether or not to shift to the special game state in order, and the identification symbol is varied and stopped according to the judgment result of the big hit judging means. Based on the symbol display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 50 described later) and one or more of the determination information stored in the holding storage means, the jackpot determination is performed before the jackpot determination by the jackpot determination means. Advance notice determination that determines whether or not to execute a predetermined advance notice based on advance determination means (for example, main CPU 101 described later) and one or more pieces of the determination information stored in the pending storage means. Means (for example, main CPU 101 described later), effecting means for executing the predetermined notice (for example, liquid crystal display device 50 described later), and effect control means for controlling the effecting means (for example, sub CPU 201 described later). Etc.), the production means is configured to maintain the game medium each time the game medium passes through the starting area. Displaying a holding symbol indicating the number of holdings of the judgment information held in the retention storage means, the effect control means, when the operation means in the activated state is operated, the judgment of the advance judgment means According to the result and the judgment result of the advance notice execution judging means, the display mode of the reserved symbol is changed.

According to the above configuration, whether or not to enable the operation of the operation means by the player is determined based on the passage of the special outlet of the game medium, and when the operation of the operation means is effective, the notification means is provided. When the player is informed and the player operates the operation means, a predetermined notice (prefetch notice) is executed. Therefore, it is possible for the player to decide whether or not to give a pre-reading notice by the player's intention while the notification that the operation of the operating means is effective is made. It is possible to confirm the holding ball with a high jackpot reliability by the look-ahead notice given by the operation.
In this way, by giving the player the option of pre-reading notice to evoke the feeling that the player is actively participating in the game, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the interest of the game can be improved. It will be possible.

In addition to the above configuration, the gaming machine of the present invention has point addition means (for example, a sub CPU 201 or the like) that adds a preset number of points each time the out-mouth detection sensor detects a game medium, and The activation determination means (for example, the sub CPU 201 or the like), if the total number of points added by the point addition means exceeds a preset activation determination value, the operation means by the player (for example, described later). The operation of the touch sensor 425, etc.) is validated in a predetermined period.

According to the above configuration, the more points the game medium passes through the special outlet, the more points are added, and the operating means can be brought closer to the operable state. As a result, it becomes possible to give the player the pleasure of confirming whether or not the game medium has passed through the special outlet, and to give the player an enjoyment for the out ball which has not conventionally contributed to the enjoyment of the game. It will be possible.
In this way, it becomes possible to provide a gaming machine that makes it possible to give the player a novel interest.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the operation means (for example, a touch sensor 425 described later) is arranged on the game board and includes a non-contact type sensor that detects a player's operation. The notifying means (for example, an illumination array 426 described later) is characterized in that it is arranged so that at least a part thereof overlaps with the portion where the non-contact type sensor is arranged.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to make the display mode in which the operating means is operable entertaining, and to motivate the player to operate the operating means. In this way, by giving the player the option of pre-reading notice to evoke the feeling that the player is actively participating in the game, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the interest of the game can be improved. It will be possible.

[Effect of the invention]
According to the present invention, by providing a player with the right to select a pre-reading notice to evoke the feeling that the player is actively participating in the game, a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game is provided. It will be possible.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 40 gaming board 41 gaming area 71 payout device 100 main control circuit 200 sub-control circuit 419d general winning opening 421 distribution device 423b first route 423c second route 423d third route 500 base 500e, 500f bearing 501 Split drum 501a Drum body 501b Groove portion 501f Blade portion 501g Left receiving portion 501h Right receiving portion 502 Distributor shaft 504 First cam lock 504e Gear portion 505 Second cam lock 505b Extension piece 505d Gear portion 506 Spring member 507 Design lens 508 Seal

Claims (3)

A game board having a game area in which a game medium can roll,
A first path through which a game medium rolled in a specific part of the game area can pass,
A second path through which the game medium rolled in the specific part of the game area can pass,
When a game medium is received, which is arranged at the specific portion of the game board and which distributes the game medium to any one of a plurality of routes including at least the first route and the second route, A distribution device including a suggestion unit that suggests distribution to the first route;
A specific passage area through which the game medium assigned to the first route can pass,
A game value giving means for giving a game value to the player based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific passage area;
A holding mechanism for holding the sorting member,
Equipped with
The distribution member,
A main body that is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape and a part of the circumferential surface is visible to the player,
A groove-shaped first receiving portion formed on the circumferential surface of the main body so as to extend along the central axis of the main body, the one end side being closed and the other end side being open;
A groove-shaped second receiving portion formed on the circumferential surface of the main body so as to extend along the central axis of the main body, the other end side being closed and the one end side being open;
Switching to any of a plurality of acceptance modes including a first acceptance mode in which a game medium is distributed to the first route and a second acceptance mode in which a game medium is distributed to the second route Is possible,
The suggestion section is
In the case where the distribution member is in the first receiving mode, it is arranged in an easily visible position for easy visual recognition,
In the case where the distribution member is in the second receiving mode, it is arranged in a visually difficult position that is difficult to visually recognize,
The holding mechanism is
An engaging member slidably disposed on a rotating shaft fixed on the central axis of the distributing member,
An engaged member that is fixed to the distribution member and that is engaged and disengaged by sliding movement of the engaging member,
Have a, a biasing member for biasing the engaging member to the engaged member side,
The distribution device,
The rotating shaft fixed on the central axis of the distributing member,
A base fixed to the game board, the distribution member having a bearing that rotatably supports both ends of the rotation shaft,
The sorting member that rotates each time the game media passes, the gaming machine characterized by Rukoto and a said holding mechanism for holding in a state of switching to the first receiving mode or said second receiving mode. When the engagement member is engaged with the engaged member, the distribution member is in any one of the first receiving mode and the second receiving mode,
When the sorting member is held in the first receiving mode by the holding mechanism, the first receiving unit is in a state of being able to receive the game medium, and the game medium received by the first receiving unit is Is assigned to the first route,
When the sorting member is held in the second receiving mode by the holding mechanism, the second receiving unit is in a state of being able to receive the game medium, and the game medium received by the second receiving unit is The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is distributed to the second route . The distribution member has four blade portions formed in the main body and extending in a cross shape when viewed in the axial direction,
The first receiving portion and the second receiving portion are formed between the adjacent blade portions,
The game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a length of the blade portion extending from the main body is smaller than a diameter of a spherical game medium .

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