JP6734095B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which, when a lottery trigger occurs during a game, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner and then symbols are stopped and displayed in a mode according to the result of the lottery.

Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, with respect to the holding change effect, the holding form that is the final result is unknown, but the holding form is continuously changed for a certain period, and the holding form is the final result after a certain period of time. A game machine that executes a changing effect is known (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2015-097633, A

The above-described prior art is characterized in that the playability is improved by devising a method of controlling the pending change effect (change effect).

However, in the above-described prior art, when an attempt is made to change the stored display to the changed form at an arbitrary timing during the change, it is not possible to efficiently control the corresponding effect (color effect) based on the changed form.
That is, if the timing of color change is known at the start of fluctuation, other effects can be configured according to the timing, but if the timing of color change is not known at the start of fluctuation, other effects are configured. I can't.

Then, this invention makes it a subject to provide the technique which can control the production|generation regarding memory display efficiently.

The present invention adopts the following solving means in order to solve the problems described above. The words in the following parentheses are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to these.
Solving means 1: The gaming machine of the present solving means, when a lottery opportunity occurs during the game, a lottery element acquiring means for acquiring lottery elements necessary for executing a predetermined lottery, and the lottery element acquiring means for acquiring the lottery elements. A lottery element storage unit that stores a lottery element, and a lottery execution unit that consumes the lottery element and executes the predetermined lottery when the lottery element is stored in a state where a predetermined starting condition is satisfied, When the predetermined lottery is executed, after the symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined change time, the symbol display means for stopping and displaying the symbols in a mode according to the result of the predetermined lottery, and the lottery element is stored. In the case, the memory display effect executing means for executing a memory display effect of displaying a memory display indicating that the lottery elements are stored according to the number of stored lottery elements, and a predetermined effect execution condition are satisfied. In this case, a change effect executing means for executing a change effect for changing the stored display from the pre-change mode to the post-change mode, and a correspondence effect corresponding to the mode of the post-change mode separately from the change effect. When the performance production means and the prescribed performance execution condition are satisfied, the memory display controlled by the predetermined time information is displayed, and the predetermined time information is updated according to the lapse of time, and the predetermined time is displayed. When the information has reached a specified value, a special change effect executing means for executing a special change effect for changing the memory display controlled by the predetermined time information to the post-change form, and the special change effect are executed. When the post-change form is displayed, the special change effect execution information transmitting unit that transmits the special change effect execution information indicating that the special change effect has been executed to the corresponding effect executing unit, and the correspondence When the effect executing means receives the special change effect execution information, the special change effect corresponding effect corresponding to the oldest post-change mode aspect displayed in the currently displayed memory display is executed. It is a game machine provided with a post-change production corresponding production execution means.

In this solving means, for example, the game proceeds in the following flow.
(1) When a lottery trigger occurs during the game (when the game ball enters the starting winning opening), the lottery elements (special jackpot random numbers) necessary for executing a predetermined lottery (special symbol lottery) are acquired. ..
(2) The lottery elements acquired in (1) above are stored. The lottery elements can be stored, for example, up to a predetermined upper limit number (up to four per symbol).

(3) If the predetermined starting condition (for example, the condition that the special symbol is not changing and the stop symbol is not being displayed during the big hit game) is satisfied and the lottery element of the above (2) is stored, the above (2) The predetermined lottery is executed by consuming the lottery element).

(4) When the predetermined lottery of (3) above is executed, the symbols (special symbols) are variably displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the symbols are stopped in a mode according to the result of the predetermined lottery of (3) above. Is displayed.

(5) When the lottery element of (2) is stored, a storage display effect is displayed in which a storage display indicating that the lottery element of (2) is stored is displayed according to the number of stored lottery elements. .. The memory display may be an image display or a lamp such as an LED.
For example, when no lottery element is stored, a memory display effect in which no memory display is displayed is executed, and when one lottery element is stored, a memory display effect is displayed in which one memory display is displayed. When a plurality of lottery elements are stored, a storage display effect in which a plurality of storage displays are displayed is executed.

Here, when the variation (for example, variation when the memory to be prefetched is actually consumed) is started by the variable display of the symbol during execution of the memory display effect, the predetermined lottery in (3) above. For example, the memory display corresponding to the lottery element used for is moved to, for example, the display area for the change (area in change), and the change memory display effect is maintained in which the display of the memory display is maintained until the change ends. May be.

(6) When a predetermined performance execution condition is satisfied (when a specific variation pattern is selected by the variation, or when it is determined in advance that a specific variation pattern is selected by the variation, etc.) ), the change effect of changing the memory display from the pre-change form to the post-change form is executed. The change effect may be executed during the change of the change or may be executed from the change before the change.

(7) In addition to the change effect described in (6) above, a corresponding effect execution unit (color effect execution unit) that executes a corresponding effect (color effect) corresponding to the aspect (display color) of the post-change form in (6) above. , Lamp drive circuit). For example, when the post-change form is a blue marker, the corresponding effect executing means lights the frame lamp in blue. Note that the correspondence effect is not limited to the correspondence of colors, and may be an effect corresponding to a shape aspect, a pattern aspect, and a lighting condition aspect.

(8) When a prescribed effect execution condition is satisfied (a specific change pattern (a change pattern corresponding to a reach effect, etc.) is selected in the change, or a specific change pattern is selected in the change. If it is determined in advance), a memory display controlled by predetermined time information (5 seconds remaining, 10 seconds remaining, 15 seconds remaining, etc.) is displayed, and the predetermined time information is displayed according to the passage of time. Is updated (countdown display), and when the predetermined time information reaches a specified value (when the predetermined time information is 0 seconds remaining as a result of the countdown), the memory display controlled by the predetermined time information is displayed. A special change effect (explosion effect) for changing to the changed form is executed. The memory display controlled by the predetermined time information may be a memory display to which the predetermined time information is visually added (a memory display in which the countdown information is displayed), and the predetermined time information may be visually displayed. It may be a memory display that is not added (for example, a memory display that explodes after a certain period of time after display and changes to the changed shape).

(9) When the post-change form is displayed by executing the special change effect of (8), the effect that the (8) special change effect is executed for the corresponding effect execution unit of (7). The special change effect execution information (reference destination switching message) is transmitted.

(10) When the corresponding effect execution means of (7) receives the special change effect execution information of (9), it corresponds to the post-change mode that is displayed in the earliest of the currently displayed memory displays. After the special change effect is made, the corresponding effect is executed. For example, when only one post-change form exists, the post-special-change-effect corresponding effect corresponding to the existing post-change form is executed. When there are a plurality of post-change forms, a special change effect corresponding to the oldest (oldest, closest to the change) post-change form of the currently displayed memory displays. Execute after-effect production.
Note that the corresponding effect and the post-special-change-effect corresponding effect are the same effect as the contents of the effect, and the post-special-change-effect corresponding effect indicates the corresponding effect that is executed after the special-change effect is executed. There is.

As described above, in the present solution means, when the post-change form is displayed by executing the special change effect, the special change effect execution information is transmitted, and the memory currently displayed based on the special change effect execution information is stored. Since the post-special-change-effect corresponding effect corresponding to the oldest post-change mode aspect of the display is executed, the timing (color change timing) at which the post-change aspect is displayed at the start of fluctuation is unknown. However, it is possible to efficiently control the corresponding effect regarding the memory display.

Solving means 2: In the gaming machine of the present solving means, in any one of the above solving means, the post-special-change-effect corresponding effect executing means is the oldest displayed after the change among the currently displayed memory displays. While the post-special-change-effect corresponding effect corresponding to the aspect of the form is executed, until the post-special-change-effect corresponding effect is completed, the change displayed in the oldest among the currently displayed memory displays. It is a gaming machine characterized in that the post-special-change-effect corresponding effect corresponding to the changed form other than the changed form is not executed.

In the present solution means, while executing the post-special-change-effect corresponding effect corresponding to the oldest post-change mode aspect displayed in the memory display, until the post-special-changing effect corresponding effect is completed. During the period, the post-special-change-effect corresponding effect corresponding to the post-change mode other than the most recent post-change mode of the currently displayed memory display is not executed.

In the present solution, for example, if the post-change form after the special change effect is red, but the blue post-change form is displayed in front of it, the blue post-change form takes precedence. Then, the blue corresponding effect is executed.

As a result, if there is a specification that determines the content of the corresponding effect in the form of the post-change form that is the most foremost counting from the change, the specification of the corresponding effect is faithfully reproduced. can do.

Solving means 3: The gaming machine of the present solving means, in any of the above-mentioned solving means, the special effect after-effect corresponding effect executing means, when the corresponding effect executing means receives the special change effect executing information, From the most recently displayed memory display among the displayed memory displays toward the most recently displayed memory display, it is sequentially determined whether or not the changed morphology exists, When it is determined that the post-change form is present, the determination is ended at the time when the post-change form is discovered, and the post-special change production corresponding production is executed.

According to the present solving means, the determination is ended when the post-change form is found and the post-special-change-effect corresponding production is executed. For example, if the memory display of the change is the post-change form, the determination is ended there. Therefore, the determination process can be simplified as compared with the method of determining the contents of all stored displays.

According to the present invention, it is possible to efficiently control an effect regarding memory display.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view showing a game board unit alone. It is a front view which expands and shows a part of game board unit. It is a block diagram which shows various electronic devices with which a pachinko machine was equipped. It is a flowchart (1/2) which shows the example of a procedure of a reset start process. It is a flowchart (2/2) which shows the example of a procedure of a reset start process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a power failure occurrence check process concretely. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of interruption management processing. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of switch input event processing. It is the flowchart which shows the procedure example of the 1st special design memory renewal processing. It is the flowchart which shows the procedure example of 2nd special design memory renewal processing. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of production judgment processing at the time of acquisition. It is the flowchart which shows the constitution example of special design game processing. It is a figure which shows the opening operation pattern of a variable winning device. It is the flowchart which shows the procedure example of the special design fluctuation pre-processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern selection table at the time of detachment. It is a figure showing an example of composition of a stop symbol selection table at the time of the 1st special symbol big hit. It is a diagram showing a configuration example of a stop symbol selection table during the second special symbol big hit. It is a figure showing an example of a big hit time variation pattern selection table. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of special symbol storage area shift processing. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of processing during special symbol stop display. It is a flow chart which shows the example of composition of display output management processing. It is a flow chart which shows the example of composition of the variable winning a prize device management processing at the time of a big hit. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of big winning opening opening pattern setting processing at the time of a big hit. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of big winning opening opening and closing operation processing at the time of a big hit. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of big winning opening closing processing at the time of a big hit. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of end processing at the time of a big hit. It is a flow chart which shows the example of composition of the variable winning a prize device management processing at the time of a small hit. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of big winning opening opening pattern setting processing at the time of a small hit. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of big winning opening opening and closing operation processing at the time of a small hit. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of big winning opening closing processing at the time of a small hit. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of end processing at the time of a small hit. It is a figure explaining the game flow developed when it corresponds to "12 round normal design" or "12 round probability variation designs 1 and 2" in normal mode. It is a figure explaining the game flow developed when it corresponds to "16 round probability variation design" or "6 round probability variation design 1 and 2" in fireworks rush or the seashore mode. It is the continuation figure which shows the example of the production image which corresponds to the fluctuation indication and the stop indication of the special design. It is a continuous diagram showing a flow of a reach effect (super reach effect) executed at the time of a big hit (winning). It is a continuous view which partially shows an example of the effect during the major role when it corresponds to "12 round normal pattern" or the like (1/4). It is a continuous view which partially shows an example of the effect during the major role in the case of corresponding to "12 round normal pattern" (2/4). It is a continuation diagram which partially shows an example of the effect during the big role when it corresponds to "12 round normal pattern" or the like (3/4). It is a continuation diagram which partially shows an example of the effect during the big role when it corresponds to "12 round normal pattern" or the like (4/4). It is a continuous view showing an example of the effect of a firework rush. It is a continuation view which partially shows an example of a big winning effect which is executed during a big hit game in the case of corresponding to "6 round probability variation pattern 1" or the like. It is a continuation view which partially shows an example of a big winning effect which is executed during a big hit game in the case of corresponding to "6 round probability variation pattern 1" or the like. It is a continuous view showing an example of production in the coastal mode. It is a continuation figure shown about the 1st example of a marker change production. It is a continuation figure shown about the 2nd example of a marker change production (1/4). It is a continuation figure shown about the 2nd example of marker change production (2/4). It is a continuation figure shown about the example of the 2nd production of marker change production (3/4). It is a continuation figure shown about the 2nd example of a marker change production (4/4). It is a continuation figure shown about the 3rd example of a marker change production (1/4). It is a continuation figure shown about the 3rd example of marker change production (2/4). It is a continuation figure shown about the 3rd example of a marker change production (3/4). It is a continuation figure shown about the 3rd example of marker change production (4/4). It is the flowchart which shows the procedure example of production control processing. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of operation memory production management processing. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of marker change production management processing. It is the flowchart which shows the procedure example of production design management processing. It is the flowchart which shows the procedure example of production design fluctuation pre-processing. It is a flow chart which shows the example of composition of processing at the time of operation of a variable winning device. It is the flowchart which shows the procedure example of production display control processing. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of lamp drive circuit control processing. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of processing at the time of receiving a reference place change message. It is a figure showing the flow of the production when the explosion production of the countdown marker is executed after the countdown marker is displayed.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter abbreviated as “pachinko machine”) 1. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 uses a game ball as a game medium, and the player borrows the game ball from the game hall operator to perform a game with the pachinko machine 1. In the game on the pachinko machine 1, each game ball is a medium in which each one has a game value, and the privilege (profit) that the player enjoys as a result of the game is, for example, the game ball acquired by the player. It can be converted into a game value based on the number of. Hereinafter, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

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

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

The integrated door unit 4 has a structure in which the tray unit 6 is integrated at the lower position. The integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 are attached to the island facility via the outer frame unit 2, and each of these operates in an openable and closable manner via a hinge mechanism (not shown). The opening/closing axis of the hinge mechanism (not shown) extends vertically along the left end of the pachinko machine 1 when viewed from the front.

A unified lock unit 9 is provided inside the right edge portion (left edge portion in FIG. 2) of the inner frame assembly 7 when viewed from the front in FIG. Correspondingly, locking tools (not shown) are also provided on the right edge portions (back side) of the integrated door unit 4 and the outer frame unit 2, respectively. As shown in FIG. 1, in the state where the integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 are closed with respect to the outer frame unit 2, the unified lock unit 9 on the back side of the integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 together with the locking tool. The opening of 7 is disabled.

A cylinder lock 6a with a key hole is provided on the right side edge of the tray unit 6. For example, when the manager of the game arcade inserts a dedicated key into the key hole and twists the cylinder lock 6a in the clockwise direction, the unified lock unit 9 is operated and the inner frame assembly 7 and the integrated door unit 4 can be opened. .. When all of these are opened from the outer frame unit 2 to the front side (moved like a door), the back side of the pachinko machine 1 is exposed on the front side.

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

Further, the pachinko machine 1 includes a game board unit 8 as a game unit. The game board unit 8 is supported by the inner frame assembly 7 behind (inside) the integrated door unit 4. The game board unit 8 can be attached to and detached from the inner frame assembly 7 in a state where the integrated door unit 4 is opened to the front side, for example. The integrated door unit 4 has a vertically elongated circular window 4a formed in the center thereof, and a glass unit (no reference numeral) is attached to the window 4a. The glass unit is, for example, a combination of two transparent plates (glass plates) cut according to the shape of the window 4a. The glass unit is attached to the back side of the integrated door unit 4 via an attachment tool (not shown). A game area 8a (board surface, game board) is formed on the front surface of the game board unit 8, and this game area 8a is visible to the player from the front side through the window 4a. When the integrated door unit 4 is closed, a space where the game ball can flow down is formed between the inner surface of the glass unit and the board surface.

The tray unit 6 has a shape that protrudes from the integrated door unit 4 to the front side as a whole, and an upper tray 6b is formed on the upper surface thereof. In this upper plate 6b, game balls (rental balls) lent to the player and game balls (prize balls) obtained by winning can be stored. Further, in the tray unit 6, a lower tray 6c is formed at a lower position of the upper tray 6b. In the lower plate 6c, the game balls further paid out in a state where the upper plate 6b is full are stored. Note that the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is a so-called CR machine (a model that is connected to a CR unit), and the game balls borrowed by the player are different from the prize balls from the payout device unit 172 on the back side to the saucer unit 6 (upper). It is dispensed to the plate 6b or the lower plate 6c).

A lending operation unit 14 is provided on the upper surface of the tray unit 6, and a ball lending button 10 and a return button 12 are arranged on the lending operation unit 14. When a player operates the ball lending button 10 with a valuable medium (for example, a magnetic recording medium, a memory IC built-in medium, etc.) inserted in a CR unit (not shown), the number corresponding to a predetermined frequency unit (for example, 5 degrees) (For example, 125) game balls are rented out. For this reason, a frequency display section (not shown) is arranged on the upper surface of the lending operation section 14, and the frequency display section displays the remaining frequency of the valuable medium loaded in the CR unit. It should be noted that the player can return the valuable medium with the remaining frequency by operating the return button 12. Although a CR machine is taken as an example in the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 may be a cash machine (a model that is not connected to the CR unit) different from the CR machine.

Further, on the upper surface of the tray unit 6, an upper plate ball removing button 6d is installed in front of the upper plate 6b in the upper position, and a lower plate ball removing lever 6e is provided in the center of the lower plate 6c. Is installed. The player can cause the game balls stored in the upper plate 6b to flow down to the lower plate 6c by pushing the upper plate ball removal button 6d, for example. Further, the player can slide the lower plate ball removing lever 6e, for example, to the left to drop and discharge the game balls stored in the lower plate 6c. The discharged game balls are received in, for example, a ball receiving box (not shown).

A handle unit 16 is installed in the lower right part of the saucer unit 6. The player operates the firing control board set 174 by operating the handle unit 16 to launch (striking) a game ball toward the game area 8a (ball launch device). The launched game ball rises along the left side edge from the lower edge of the game board unit 8, is guided by an outer band (not shown), and is thrown into the game area 8a. A large number of obstacle nails and windmills (without reference numerals in the figure) are arranged in the game area 8a, and the thrown game balls flow down in the game area 8a while being guided and guided by the obstacle nails and windmills. The structure of the game area 8a (board surface, game board) will be described later with reference to another drawing.

[Structure of front of frame]
In the integrated door unit 4, a left top lens unit 47 and an upper right lighting unit 49 are installed as components for production. Among them, the left top lens unit 47 incorporates a glass frame top lamp 46 and a left glass frame decoration lamp 48, and the right upper illumination unit 49 incorporates a right glass frame decoration lamp 50. In addition, the integrated door unit 4 is provided with the left and right glass frame decoration lamps 52 so as to be continuous below the left top lens unit 47 and the upper right electric decoration unit 49, respectively. It extends so as to wrap around from the left and right edge portions of the integrated door unit 4 to the front surface portion of the tray unit 6. In the integrated door unit 4, the glass frame top lamp 46, the left and right glass frame decoration lamps 48, 50, 52, etc. are arranged so as to surround the glass unit.

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

The glass frame top lamp 46 includes, for example, three full-color LED lamps 46a.

Further, in the center of the saucer unit 6, an effect switching button 45 is installed in front of the upper tray 6b (operation input means). The player switches the content of the effect (for example, the background screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 42) by pushing down the effect switching button 45, for example, during the change of the symbol, during the confirmation display of the big hit, or during the big hit game. It is possible to generate some kind of effect (preliminary effect, probable change promotion effect, promotion effect during major role, etc.).

Further, around the effect switching button 45, a jog dial 45a is installed so as to surround the effect switching button 45 (operation input means, rotary selector). By rotating the jog dial 45a, the player can change the effect contents displayed on the liquid crystal display 42, for example.

[Backside configuration]
As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a power supply control unit 162, a main control board unit 170, a payout device unit 172, a flow path unit 173, a firing control board set 174, a payout control board unit 176. , A back cover unit 178 and the like are installed. In addition to this, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, various electronic devices (including a control computer (not shown)) constituting the power supply system and control system of the pachinko machine 1, an external terminal board 160, a power cord (power plug) 164, A ground wire (ground terminal) 166, connection wiring (not shown), etc. are installed.

The payout device unit 172 has, for example, a prize ball tank 172a and a prize ball case (no reference numeral), of which the prize ball tank 172a is installed in the upper edge portion (back side) of the inner frame assembly 7. , It is possible to store the game balls replenished from the replenishment route not shown. The game balls stored in the prize ball tank 172a are guided to the prize ball case through an upper prize ball gutter (not shown). The flow path unit 173 guides the game balls sent from the payout device unit 172 toward the saucer unit 6 on the front surface side.

Further, the external terminal board 160 is for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to an external electronic device (for example, a data display device, a hall computer, etc.), and from this external terminal board 160, the game progress state of the pachinko machine 1 And various external information signals (such as prize ball information, door opening information, symbol confirmation number information, big hit information, starting opening information, etc.) that indicate maintenance status, etc. are output to external electronic devices. ..

The power cord 164 secures a power source (electric power) necessary for the operation of the pachinko machine 1 by being connected to, for example, a power source device (for example, AC 24V) installed in an island facility of a game arcade. The ground wire 166 is also connected to a ground terminal similarly installed in the island facility to secure the ground (ground) of the pachinko machine 1.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing the game board unit 8 alone. The game board unit 8 includes a game board 8b serving as a base, and a game area 8a is formed on the front surface side of the game board 8b. The game board 8b is made of, for example, a transparent resin plate, and the front surface of the game board 8b is parallel to the glass unit when the game board unit 8 is fixed to the inner frame assembly 7. On the front surface of the game board 8b, a game area 8a is formed inside a firing rail (no reference numeral) installed in a substantially circular shape.

In the game area 8a, a relatively large effect unit 40 is arranged at the center position, and the game area 8a is largely divided into a left part, a right part and a lower part with the effect unit 40 as the center. The left side portion of the game area 8a is a first game area (left hitting area) used in a normal game state (low probability non-time shortened state), and the right side portion of the game area 8a is a special game state (big hit game state). , A small hitting game state, a low probability time shortened state, a high probability time shortened state, etc.) is a second game area (right hitting area, specific area). The left side portion of the game area 8a is also used in the high probability non-time shortened state (advantageous game state). Further, in the game area 8a, a medium start winning opening 26, a starting gate 20, ordinary winning openings 22, 24, a variable starting winning device 28, a first variable winning device 30, a second variable winning device around the effect unit 40. 31 etc. are distributed and installed.

Of these, the middle start winning hole 26 is arranged in the center of the lower portion of the game area 8a. The starting gate 20, the variable start winning device 28, the second variable winning device 31, and the first variable winning device 30 are arranged on the right side of the game area 8a in this order from the top. Here, the first variable winning device 30 is arranged on the right side of the middle start winning port 26, and the second variable winning device 31 is arranged on the upper right of the first variable winning device 30. Further, the three left-side normal winning openings 22 are arranged in the left side portion of the game area 8a, and the right-side one normal winning openings 24 (predetermined winning openings) are arranged below the variable start winning device 28. ..

Further, four obstacle nails are arranged above the variable start winning device 28, and a ball entrance 19a and a discharge opening 19b are further arranged above them. The ball inlet 19a and the outlet 19b are connected by a communication passage on the back side (not shown). The game ball that has entered the ball entrance 19a is decelerated and rectified through this communication passage, and is discharged from the discharge port 19b.
Further, an outlet 19c (predetermined entrance) is arranged on the right side of the starting gate 20. The game ball discharged from the discharge port 19b basically falls straight and passes through the starting gate 20, but enters the out port 19c when it is flipped to the right by an obstacle nail.

The game ball thrown into the game area 8a enters the middle start winning opening 26, the normal winning openings 22 and 24, passes through the starting gate 20, and is a variable starting winning device at the time of operation. 28, the first variable winning device 30 during the opening operation, and the second variable winning device 31 during the opening operation. Here, there is a possibility that the game ball flowing down the left side area of the game area 8a mainly enters the middle start winning opening 26 or the normal winning opening 22. On the other hand, the game ball flowing down the right side area of the game area 8a enters the ball entrance 19a and is discharged from the discharge opening 19b, and mainly passes through the starting gate 20 or the variable start winning device 28 during operation. There is a possibility of entering the ball, entering the first variable winning device 30 during the opening operation, entering the second variable winning device 31 during the opening operation, or entering the normal winning opening 24. The game ball that has passed through the starting gate 20 continues to flow down in the game area 8a, but the middle starting winning opening 26, the normal winning openings 22 and 24, the variable starting winning device 28, the first variable winning device 30, the second variable winning device. The game balls that have entered the device 31 and the outlet 19c are collected to the back side of the game board unit 8 through through holes formed in the game board (plywood material that constitutes the game board unit 8, transparent plate, etc.).

Here, in the present embodiment, due to the structure of the game area 8a (board surface), when a game ball is to be inserted into the middle start winning opening 26 or the normal winning opening 22, an area on the left side in the gaming area 8a (left hitting) It is necessary to hit a game ball in the area) (execute a so-called "left hit").

On the other hand, in the case of entering a game ball into the variable start winning device 28, the first variable winning device 30, the second variable winning device 31, and the normal winning opening 24, the area on the right side in the game area 8a (the right-handed area) ) Must be hit with a game ball (a so-called "right hit" is executed).

In the present embodiment, the variable start winning device 28 operates when a predetermined operation condition is satisfied (when a normal symbol is stopped and displayed for a predetermined stop display time in a winning manner), and accordingly, a right start is performed. It enables to enter the winning opening 28a (predetermined entrance) (normal electric accessory). The variable start winning device 28 is provided with a tongue-shaped (bello type) opening/closing member 28b. In the state shown in the drawing, the opening/closing member 28b is at a position retracted from the board surface (a retracted position), and it is impossible for the game ball to enter the right start winning opening 28a. On the other hand, when the opening/closing member 28b moves to a position (driving position) protruding toward the front side from the board surface, the opening/closing member 28b receives the game ball flowing down from above and guides the game ball to the right start winning opening 28a. The variable start winning device 28 may be a device that opens and closes the right starting winning opening by displacing the opening/closing member such that the lower end edge portion of the opening/closing member leans forward.

The first variable winning device 30 is a predetermined first condition (for example, from the first round of the big hit game) when the prescribed condition is satisfied (when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of big hit or small hit). It operates when the conditions of being the 5th round, or the 7th to 16th rounds, and the condition that the small hit game is open) are satisfied, and it is possible to enter the first big winning opening 30b. (Special electric accessory, first special entry event generating means).

The first variable winning device 30 is a device arranged on the right side of the middle starting winning opening 26 (so-called lower attacker), and has, for example, one opening/closing member 30a. The first variable winning device 30 is a device in which the opening/closing member 30a slides inside the board surface (sliding type attacker). The opening/closing member 30a reciprocates in the front-rear direction with respect to the board surface by the action of a link mechanism using a solenoid (not shown). The opening/closing member 30a is in the closed position (closed state) in a state of protruding from the board surface to the player side, and at this time, the game balls roll on the upper surface of the opening/closing member 30a, so to the first big winning opening 30b. Is impossible (the first big winning opening 30b is closed). When the first variable winning device 30 operates, the opening/closing member 30a is pulled into the inside of the board surface to open the first big winning opening 30b (open state). During this time, the first variable winning device 30 is in a state where the inflow of the game balls is not impossible, and an event of entering the first special winning opening 30b can be generated.

The second variable winning device 31 is the same as the first variable winning device 30 when the prescribed condition is satisfied (when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of a big hit), and the predetermined second condition (for example, It operates when the condition of being the sixth round of the jackpot game) is satisfied, and allows the player to enter the second special winning opening 31b (specific winning opening) (special electric accessory, second special winning). Sphere event generation means).

The second variable winning device 31 is a device arranged at the upper right of the first variable winning device 30 (so-called upper attacker), and has, for example, one opening/closing member 31a. The second variable winning device 31 is a device in which the opening/closing member 31a slides inside the board surface (sliding type attacker). The opening/closing member 31a reciprocates in the front-rear direction with respect to the board surface by the action of a link mechanism using a solenoid (not shown), for example. The opening/closing member 31a is in the closed position (closed state) in a state of protruding from the board surface to the player side, and at this time, the game ball rolls on the upper surface of the opening/closing member 31a, so to the second big winning opening 31b. Is impossible (the second special winning opening 31b is closed). When the second variable winning device 31 operates, the opening/closing member 31a is pulled into the inside of the board, and the second special winning opening 31b is opened (open state). During this time, the second variable winning a prize device 31 is in a state where the inflow of the game balls is not impossible, and an event of a ball entering the second special winning opening 31b can be generated.

In addition, inside the second variable winning device 31, a guide passage 31c for guiding the game ball that has entered the second variable winning device 31 is arranged. The guide passage 31c extends downward from the second special winning opening 31b, bends leftward from there, extends downward leftward, and then extends downward again.

The second count switch 85 is disposed upstream of the guide passage 31c, and the probability variation region vane member 31d and the probability variation region hole 31e are disposed in the middle flow of the guide passage 31c. A discharge port 31f is arranged downstream of.

The game ball that has entered the second variable winning device 31 is detected by the second count switch 85 first. Here, when the probability variation region solenoid that operates the probability variation region blade member 31d is ON, the probability variation region blade member 31d rises to guide the game ball to the probability variation region hole 31e. On the other hand, when the probability variation region solenoid that operates the probability variation region blade member 31d is OFF, the probability variation region blade member 31d does not rise, so the game ball passes through the upper portion of the probability variation region blade member 31d, It is guided to the discharge port 31f.

[Probability variation area (specific area)]
Further, a probability variation region (no reference numeral) is provided inside the probability variation region hole 31e. The probability variation region is a region in which the game ball cannot pass when the second variable winning device 31 is in the closed state, and the second variation winning device 31 is in the open state, and the probability variation region blade member 31d is activated. If it is, it is an area through which the game ball can pass.

The probability variation region vane member 31d operates when the second variable winning device 31 is opened during the big hit game. The operation pattern of the probability variation region vane member 31d is such that the production region is opened for a short period (for example, 0.1 seconds) at the same time as the start of the round, and then closed for a few seconds (about 2 to 3 seconds), and then the probability variation region for a long period of time. It is a pattern in which a long opening is performed (for example, about 20 seconds). In addition, since the game ball does not reach the probability variation region blade member 31d in the short-term opening executed at the same time as the start of the round, this operation does not lead the game ball to the probability variation region. Even if the probability variation area blade member 31d operates, the game ball does not pass through the probability variation area when the second variable winning device 31 opens in a short circuit.

In the game board unit 8, a performance unit 40 is installed from the central position to the right side portion. The effect unit 40 has its upper edge 40a functioning as a guide member for changing the flow direction of the game ball, and is provided with various decorative parts 40b, 40c inside thereof. The decorative parts 40b and 40c can enhance the decorativeness of the game board unit 8 by their three-dimensional modeling, and can perform a dramatic operation by emitting transmitted light by, for example, a built-in light emitting device (LED or the like). .. Further, a liquid crystal display 42 (image display) is installed inside the effect unit 40, and various effect images including effect symbols corresponding to special symbols are displayed on the liquid crystal indicator 42. .. In this way, the game board unit 8 impresses the player with the characteristics of the pachinko machine 1 based on the configuration of the board surface and the decorativeness of the effect unit 40. In addition, when the game board 8b is a transparent resin plate (for example, an acrylic board) as in the present embodiment, various decorative bodies (including a movable body and a light emitting body) arranged not only on the front side but also behind the game board 8b. ) Can add a decorative property.

In addition, inside the performance unit 40, a drive source (for example, a motor, a solenoid, etc.) is attached together with a movable body 40f for performance (for example, a decoration imitating a vehicle on which a female character is riding). The movable body 40f for effect can perform an effect accompanied by the operation of a tangible object in addition to the effect using the image on the liquid crystal display 42 and the effect by the light emitter. By the effect using the movable body 40f, it is possible to exert an appealing power different from the effect using the two-dimensional image.

A ball guide passage 40d is formed at the left edge of the effect unit 40, and a rolling stage 40e is formed at the lower edge thereof. The ball guide passage 40d opens diagonally upward to the left in the game area 8a, and when a game ball flowing down in the game area 8a flows into the ball guide passage 40d at random, the ball guide passage 40d rolls through the inside. It is discharged onto the stage 40e. The upper surface of the rolling stage 40e has a smooth curved surface, and here the game ball can roll in the left-right direction. The game ball rolled on the rolling stage 40e eventually flows down into the lower game area 8a. A ball discharge path 40k is formed at the center of the rolling stage 40e, and the game ball guided from the rolling stage 40e to the ball discharge path 40k easily flows into the middle start winning hole 26 located directly below the game ball. ..

In addition, an out port 32 is formed in the game area 8a, and game balls that have not entered (winned) the various winning ports are finally collected to the back side of the game board unit 8 through the out port 32. In addition, the game area including the normal winning openings 22 and 24, the middle starting winning opening 26, the right starting winning opening 28a, the first variable winning device 30, the second variable winning device 31, and the game ball entering the out opening 19c. All the game balls hit in 8a are collected on the back side of the game board unit 8. The collected game balls are discharged from the back side of the pachinko machine 1 to the outside of the frame through an out passage assembly (not shown), and further join a supply route of island equipment (not shown).

FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view showing a part of the game board unit 8 (lower left position in the window 4a). That is, in the game board unit 8, for example, a normal symbol display device 33 and a normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a are provided at the lower left position in the window 4a, a first special symbol display device 34, a second special symbol display device 35. And a game state display device 38 is provided. Of these, the normal symbol display device 33, for example, alternately lights two lamps (LEDs) to display the normal symbol in a variable manner, and stops and displays the normal symbol by turning on or off the lamp. The normal symbol working memory lamp 33a displays a memory number of 0 to 4 by a combination of turning off or lighting and blinking of two lamps (LEDs), for example. For example, in the display mode in which both the two lamps are turned off, the number of memories is 0, in the display mode in which one lamp is turned on, the number of memories is 1 is displayed, and in the display mode in which the same one lamp is blinked. Two memory numbers are displayed, three memory numbers are displayed in the display mode in which one lamp is blinked and another lamp is turned on, and four memory numbers are displayed in the display mode in which two lamps are both blinked. For example, displaying individual pieces. Although two lamps (LED) are used here, four lamps (LED) may be used to configure the normal symbol working memory lamp 33a. In this case, the working memory number can be displayed by the number of lamps that are turned on.

The normal symbol working memory lamp 33a changes to a display mode after increasing one by one in the sense that it remembers that each time the game ball passes through the starting gate 20, a passage that triggers the working lottery occurs. Iki (up to a maximum of 4), the display pattern is changed by one each time the variation of the normal symbol is started with the passage as a trigger. In the present embodiment, when the normal symbol working memory lamp 33a is not lit (the number of memory is 0), the game ball passes through the starting gate 20 in a state where the normal symbol can already start changing (at the time of stop display). However, the display mode does not change. That is, the number of memories (maximum four) represented by the display mode of the normal symbol working memory lamp 33a represents the number of passages at which the fluctuation of the normal symbol has not yet started.

Further, the first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35, for example, each 7 segment LED (with a dot), the corresponding 1st special symbol or the second special symbol variable state and stop state are displayed. Can be done (design display means). The first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35 may have a form in which a plurality of dot LEDs are geometrically (for example, circular) arranged.

Further, the first special symbol working memory lamp 34a and the second special symbol working memory lamp 35a are, for example, 0 to 4 pieces each according to a display mode configured by a combination of two lamps (LEDs) being turned off or turned on or blinking. The memory number of is displayed (memory number display means). For example, in the display mode in which both the two lamps are turned off, the number of memories is 0, in the display mode in which one lamp is turned on, the number of memories is 1 is displayed, and in the display mode in which the same one lamp is blinked. Two memory numbers are displayed, three memory numbers are displayed in the display mode in which one lamp is blinked and another lamp is turned on, and four memory numbers are displayed in the display mode in which two lamps are both blinked. For example, displaying individual pieces.

The first special symbol working memory lamp 34a is increased by one in order to remember that each time a game ball enters the middle starting prize hole 26, it is remembered that the game ball has entered the middle starting prize hole 26. It changes to a mode (up to 4), and when the special ball starts to change when the ball is entered, it changes to a display mode after decreasing by one. Further, the second special symbol working memory lamp 35a is increased one by one in the sense that each time the game ball enters the variable start winning device 28, the fact that the game ball has entered the right starting winning opening 28a is stored. Display mode (up to 4), and each time the variation of the special symbol is triggered by the entry, the display mode is changed to one after reduction. In the present embodiment, when the first special symbol working memory lamp 34a is not lit (the number of memories is 0), the first special symbol can already start fluctuating (at the time of stop display), the medium starting winning opening 26. The display mode does not change even if a game ball enters. Also, if the second special symbol working memory lamp 35a is not lit (the number of memory is 0), the game ball enters the variable start winning device 28 in a state where the second special symbol can already start changing (at the time of stop display). The display mode does not change even if a ball is placed. That is, the number of memories (maximum 4) represented by the display mode of each of the special symbol working memory lamps 34a and 35a is the number of memorized balls at which the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has not started yet. Represents the number of times.

Further, the game state display device 38 includes LEDs corresponding to, for example, big hit type display lamps 38a, 38b, 38c, a probability variation state display lamp 38d, a time saving state display lamp 38e, and a firing position designation lamp 38f. In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned normal symbol display device 33, normal symbol working memory lamp 33a, first special symbol display device 34, second special symbol display device 35, first special symbol working memory lamp 34a, second special symbol The symbol working memory lamp 35a and the game state display device 38 are attached to the game board unit 8 in a state of being mounted on one integrated display board 89.

[Control configuration]
Next, a configuration related to control of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing various electronic devices mounted on the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 is equipped with a main control device 70 (main control computer) that is the center of the control operation, and this main control device 70 mainly has a function of controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1. There is. The main controller 70 is built in the main control board unit 170.

Further, the main control device 70 is equipped with a circuit board (main control board) on which a main control CPU 72, which is a central processing unit, is mounted. The main control CPU 72 has a ROM 74, a RAM ( It is configured as an LSI in which a semiconductor memory such as RWM) 76 is integrated. Further, the main controller 70 is equipped with a random number generator 75 and a sampling circuit 77. Among them, the random number generator 75 is for generating a hardware random number (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal notation) for the big hit determination of the special symbol lottery and the hit determination of the ordinary symbol lottery, and the random number generated here. Is input to the main control CPU 72 through the sampling circuit 77. In addition, the main control device 70 is equipped with peripheral ICs such as an input/output (I/O) port 79, a clock generation circuit (not shown), and a counter/timer circuit (CTC). It is mounted on the board. A signal transmission path, a power supply path, a control bus, etc. are formed as a wiring pattern on the circuit board (or inner layer portion).

The starting gate 20 described above is integrally provided with a gate switch 78 for detecting passage of a game ball. Further, in the game board unit 8, a medium start winning opening 26, a variable starting winning device 28, a first variable winning device 30 and a second variable winning device 31 respectively corresponding to a middle starting winning opening switch 80 and a right starting winning opening. The switch 82, the first count switch 84, and the second count switch 85 are provided. Each of the starting winning opening switches 80 and 82 is for detecting the entry of a game ball into the middle starting winning opening 26 and the variable starting winning device 28 (right starting winning opening 28a). The first count switch 84 is for detecting the number of game balls entering the first variable winning device 30 (first big winning opening) and counting the number. Further, the second count switch 85 is for detecting the number of game balls entering the second variable winning device 31 (the second special winning opening 31b) and counting the number thereof. Further, the probability variation area switch 95 is a switch for detecting that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area arranged inside the second variable winning device 31 (detection means).

Similarly, the game board unit 8 has a first winning opening switch 86 for detecting the entry of the game ball into the normal winning opening 22 and a second winning opening switch for detecting the entry of the game ball into the normal winning opening 24. 81 and is equipped. In addition, about the three normal winning openings 22 on the left side, the configuration using the common winning opening switch 86 is taken as an example, but, for example, three winning opening switches are installed, and the game balls for the respective normal winning openings 22 are provided. The incoming ball may be detected individually.

In any case, the winning detection signals of these switches are input to the main control CPU 72 via an input/output driver (not shown). Due to the configuration of the game board unit 8, in the present embodiment, the gate switch 78, the first count switch 84, the second count switch 85, the first winning opening switch 86, the second winning opening switch 81, the probability variation area switch 95. The winning detection signal is transmitted via the panel relay terminal board 87, and the panel relay terminal board 87 is provided with a wiring pattern and a connection terminal for relaying each winning detection signal.

The above-mentioned normal symbol display device 33, normal symbol working memory lamp 33a, first special symbol display device 34, second special symbol display device 35, first special symbol working memory lamp 34a, second special symbol working memory lamp 35a and game The display operation of the status display device 38 is controlled based on a control signal from the main control CPU 72. The main control CPU 72 outputs control signals to the display devices 33, 34, 35, 38 and the lamps 33a, 34a, 35a according to the progress of the game, and controls the lighting state of each LED. Further, the display devices 33, 34, 35, 38 and the lamps 33a, 34a, 35a are installed in the game board unit 8 in a state of being mounted on one integrated display board 89 as described above. A control signal is transmitted from the main control CPU 72 to the display board 89 by relaying the panel relay terminal board 87.

In addition, in the game board unit 8, the variable starting winning device 28, the first variable winning device 30, the second variable winning device 31, and the normal electric auditors solenoid 88, the first big winning opening corresponding to the upstream of the probability variation area, respectively. A solenoid 90, a second special winning opening solenoid 97, and a probability variation area solenoid 99 are provided. These solenoids 88, 90, 97, 99 operate (excite) based on a control signal from the main control CPU 72, and open/close the variable start winning device 28, the first variable winning device 30, and the second variable winning device 31, respectively ( (Operation) or moving the probability variation region vane member 31d. Control signals are transmitted from the main control CPU 72 to these solenoids 88, 90, 97, 99 by relaying the panel relay terminal plate 87.

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

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

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

Further, for example, the payout passage ball cut switch 104 is installed at the upstream position of the prize ball case, and the payout counting switch 106 is installed at the downstream position of the payout motor 102. When a prize ball is actually paid out by driving the payout motor 102, a count signal from the payout counting switch 106 is input to the payout device substrate 100 each time. Further, when a ball break occurs at the upstream position of the prize ball case, a contact signal from the payout path ball break switch 104 is input to the payout device substrate 100. The payout device substrate 100 transmits the input count signal and contact signal to the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94). The payout control CPU 94 can detect the actual number of payouts and the out-of-ball state based on the signal received from the payout device substrate 100.

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

On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a firing solenoid 110 is installed together with the firing control board 108. Further, a ball feeding solenoid 111 is provided in the saucer unit 6. The firing control board 108, the firing solenoid 110, and the ball feed solenoid 111 constitute the above-mentioned firing control board set 174. Of these, the firing control board 108 is provided with drive circuits for the firing solenoid 110 and the ball feed solenoid 111. ing. Among them, the ball feed solenoid 111 performs an operation of sending the game balls stored in the saucer unit 6 one by one to a predetermined launch position in the launcher case. In addition, the firing solenoid 110 strikes the game ball sent to the firing position and continuously (intermittently) shoots one game ball toward the game area 8a as described above. The game balls are emitted at intervals of, for example, about 0.6 seconds (100 or less per minute).

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

A launch relay terminal plate 118 is installed in the saucer unit 6, and each signal from the launch lever volume 112, the touch sensor 114, and the launch stop switch 116 is transmitted to the launch control board 108 via the launch relay terminal plate 118. To be done. The drive signal from the firing control board 108 is applied to the ball feeding solenoid 111 via the firing relay terminal board 118. When the player operates the firing handle, an analog signal (may be an encoded digital signal) is generated by the firing lever volume 112 according to the operation amount, and the firing solenoid 110 is driven based on the signal at this time. As a result, the strength with which the game ball is launched is adjusted according to the amount of operation by the player. The drive circuit of the firing control board 108 stops driving the firing solenoid 110 when the detection signal from the touch sensor 114 is off (low level) or when the firing stop signal is input from the firing stop switch 116. To do. In addition to this, the game ball lending device connection terminal plate 120 is connected to the launch relay terminal plate 118, and when the CR unit is not connected to the game ball lending device connection terminal plate 120, the launch control board is also the same. The drive circuit of 108 stops driving the firing solenoid 110.

Further, the saucer unit 6 includes a frequency display board 122 and a lending/returning switch board 123. Of these, the frequency display substrate 122 is provided with a display (3 segment 7-segment LED) of the frequency display unit. Further, switch modules connected to the ball lending button 10 and the return button 12 are mounted on the lending/returning switch board 123, and when the ball lending button 10 or the return button 12 is operated, the operation signal thereof is lent. And it is transmitted from the return switch board 123 to the CR unit via the lending device connection terminal board 120 for gaming balls and the like. In addition, from the CR unit, a frequency signal indicating the remaining frequency of the valuable medium is transmitted to the frequency display board 122 via the lending device connection terminal board 120 for gaming balls and the like. A display circuit (not shown) on the frequency display substrate 122 drives the display device based on the frequency signal to numerically display the remaining frequency of the valuable medium. In addition, when the valuable medium is not loaded into the CR unit or the remaining frequency of the loaded valuable medium becomes 0, the display circuit of the frequency display board 122 drives the display unit to display a demo display (the valuable medium). Can also be displayed).

Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a production control device 124 (production control computer) as a control configuration. This effect control device 124 controls the effect associated with the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1. The effect control device 124 is also equipped with a circuit board (composite sub-control board) on which an effect control CPU 126, which is a central processing unit, is mounted. The effect control CPU 126 incorporates a semiconductor memory such as a ROM 128 or a RAM 130 as a main memory together with a CPU core (not shown). The effect control device 124 is provided at a position covered by the back cover unit 178 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1.

In addition, the production control device 124 is equipped with an input/output driver (not shown) and various peripheral ICs, as well as a lamp drive circuit 132 and a sound drive circuit 134. The production control CPU 126 controls the production based on the production command transmitted from the main control CPU 72, gives a command to the lamp drive circuit 132 and the sound drive circuit 134 (transmits a production message), and various types. Processing is performed to cause the lamps 46 to 52 (LED lamp 46a and the like) and the panel lamp 53 to emit light, and to actually output sound effects and sounds from the speakers 54, 55 and 56.

The effect control device 124 and the main control device 70 are connected to each other via, for example, a communication harness (not shown). However, communication between them is performed only in one direction from the main control device 70 to the effect control device 124, and communication in the opposite direction is not performed. The communication harness may adopt a parallel format according to the bus width of various commands transmitted from the main control device 70 to the effect control device 124, or each driver IC (I/O). The serial format may be adopted according to the hardware configuration of.

The lamp drive circuit 132 includes, for example, a switching element such as a PWM (pulse width modulation) IC or a MOSFET (not shown), and the lamp drive circuit 132 switches the drive voltage applied to various lamps including LEDs (or duty switching). ) And manage the operations such as light emission and blinking. In addition to the glass frame top lamp 46 and the glass frame decoration lamps 48, 50, 52, the various lamps include a board lamp 53 for decoration and effect installed in the game board unit 8. The board lamp 53 corresponds to an LED built in the effect unit, an LED built in the variable start winning device 28, the first variable winning device 30, the second variable winning device 31, and the like. Although the glass frame decorative lamp 52 is connected to the glass frame decorative substrate 136 here, a saucer decorative substrate is installed in the saucer unit 6, and the glass frame decorative lamp 52 is provided with a saucer decorative lamp. It may be configured to be connected to the lamp driving circuit 132 via a substrate.

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

In the present embodiment, a glass frame electric decoration substrate 136 is installed on the inner surface of the integrated door unit 4, and drive signals from the lamp drive circuit 132 and the acoustic drive circuit 134 pass through the glass frame electric decoration substrate 136 and various lamps 46. To 52 and speakers 54, 55, 56. In addition, the production switching button 45 is connected to the glass frame electric circuit board 136, and when the player operates the production switching button 45, the contact signal is input to the production control device 124 through the glass frame electric circuit board 136. It Further, a jog dial 45a is connected to the glass frame decorative board 136, and when the player rotates the jog dial 45a, the rotation signal is input to the effect control device 124 through the glass frame decorative board 136. Although the example in which the effect switching button 45 and the jog dial 45a are connected to the glass frame electric decoration substrate 136 is given here, when the saucer electric decoration board is installed, the effect switching button 45 and the jog dial 45a are connected to the saucer electric decoration board. It may be connected.

In addition, a panel lighting board 138 is installed in the game board unit 8, and a movable body motor 57 is connected to the panel lighting board 138 in addition to the board surface lamp 53. The movable body motor 57 drives the movable body 40f via, for example, a link mechanism (not shown). The drive signal from the lamp drive circuit 132 is applied to the panel lamp 53 and the movable body motor 57 via the panel illumination board 138, respectively.

The liquid crystal display 42 is installed on the back side of the game board unit 8, and its display screen is visible through a substantially rectangular opening formed in the game board unit 8. Further, an inverter board 158 is installed on the back side of the game board unit 8, and this inverter board 158 generates an AC power source that is applied to a backlight (for example, a cold cathode tube) of the liquid crystal display 42. Further, the effect display control device 144 is installed on the back side of the game board unit 8, and the display operation by the liquid crystal display 42 is controlled by the effect display control device 144. The effect display control device 144 is equipped with a display control CPU 146, which is a general-purpose central processing unit, and a circuit board (effect display control board) on which the VDP 152 that is a display processor is mounted. Of these, the display control CPU 146 is configured as an LSI in which semiconductor memories such as a ROM 148 and a RAM 150 are integrated together with a CPU core (not shown). Further, the VDP 152 is configured as an LSI in which semiconductor memories such as an image ROM 154 and a VRAM 156 are integrated together with a processor core (not shown). The VRAM 156 can use a part of its storage area as a frame buffer.

A ROM 128 of the effect control CPU 126 stores a basic program relating to effect control, and the effect control CPU 126 executes effect control according to this program. The control of the effect includes control of the effect using the various lamps 46 to 53 and the speakers 54, 55, 56 as described above, and also includes the control of the effect by the image display using the liquid crystal display 42. .. The production control CPU 126 transmits basic information (e.g., production number) related to the production to the display control CPU 146, and the display control CPU 146 which has received this transmits a specific image for production based on the basic information. Control to display.

The display control CPU 146 outputs a more detailed control signal to the VDP 152. Upon receiving this, the VDP 152 accesses the image ROM 154 based on the control signal, reads necessary image data from the image ROM 154, and transfers it to the VRAM 156. Further, the VDP 152 expands image data in the VRAM 156 for each frame (still image per unit time) in a frame buffer, and based on the buffered image data, each pixel (full color pixel) of the liquid crystal display 42 is displayed. Drive individually.

In addition, a power control unit 162 (power control means) is provided on the back side of the inner frame assembly 7. The power supply control unit 162 incorporates a switching power supply circuit, and when external power (for example, AC24V or the like) is taken from the island facility through the power cord 164, necessary power (for example, DC+34V, +12V or the like) can be generated from the external power. The electric power generated by the power supply control unit 162 is distributed to the main control device 70, the payout control device 92, the effect control device 124, and the inverter board 158. Further, the electric power is supplied to the launch control board 108 via the payout control device 92, and the electric power is supplied to the CR unit via the game ball lending device connection terminal board 120. The low-voltage power for logic (for example, DC+5V) is generated by a power supply IC (three-terminal regulator or the like) built in each device. Further, as described above, the power supply control unit 162 is grounded (grounded) to the island facility through the ground wire 166.

The external terminal board 160 is connected to the payout control device 92, and various external information signals generated by the main control device 70 (main control CPU 72) are transferred from the external terminal board 160 to the outside via the payout control device 92. It will be output to. The main controller 70 (main control CPU 72) and the payout controller 92 (payout control CPU 94) can output an external information signal to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 through the external terminal board 160. The signals output from the external terminal board 160 are totaled by, for example, a hall computer (not shown) in the game arcade. Note that, here, the configuration via the payout control device 92 is taken as an example, but the external information signal may be directly output from the main control device 70 to the external terminal board 160.

The above is the configuration example regarding the control of the pachinko machine 1. Subsequently, a control process executed by the main control CPU 72 of the main control device 70 will be described.

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

6 and 7 are flowcharts showing a procedure example of the reset start process. The processing performed by the main control CPU 72 will be described below step by step.

Step S101: The main control CPU72 first sets the top address of the stack area in the stack pointer.

Step S102: Subsequently, the main control CPU72 sets the vector type interrupt mode (mode 2) and corrects the default RST type interrupt mode (mode 0). Thereby, thereafter, the main control CPU 72 can execute an assigned interrupt handler by referring to an arbitrary address (however, the least significant bit is 0) as an interrupt vector.

Step S103: The main control CPU72 executes a reset standby process here. This process is to secure a certain waiting time (for example, about several thousand ms) at the time of reset start (for example, power-on), and check the main power-off detection signal during that time. Specifically, when the main control CPU 72 sets the loop counter for the waiting time, the main control CPU 72 bit-checks the input port of the main power-off detection signal while decrementing the value of the loop counter. The main power-off detection signal is input from, for example, a power supply monitoring IC that is a peripheral device. Then, if the input of the main power-off detection signal is confirmed before the loop counter reaches 0, the main control CPU 72 restarts the process from the beginning. This makes it possible to protect the system when, for example, turning on and off the main power switch (not shown) is repeatedly performed within a short time (about 1 to 2 seconds).

Step S104: Next, the main control CPU72 permits access to the work area of the RAM76. Specifically, the RAM protection setting value of the work area is reset (00H). As a result, after that, access to the work area of the RAM 76 is permitted.

Step S105: In addition, the main control CPU 72 initializes the mask register to set the interrupt mask. Specifically, the value that enables the CTC interrupt is stored in the mask register.

Step S106: The main control CPU72 refers to the input signal from the RAM clear switch saved previously, and confirms whether or not the RAM clear switch is operated (switch ON). If the RAM clear switch has not been operated (No), then step S107 is executed.

Step S107: Next, the main control CPU72 confirms whether the backup information is stored in the RAM76, that is, whether the backup validity determination flag is set. If the backup is normally completed in the previous power-off process and the backup validity determination flag (for example, "A55AH") is set (Yes), then the main control CPU72 executes step S108.

Step S108: The main control CPU72 performs a sum check on the backup information of the RAM76. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 performs a thumb check on all areas of the work area of the RAM 76 (user work area including the use prohibited area and the stack area) except the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer. If the result of the sum check is normal (Yes), then the main control CPU72 executes step S109.

Step S109: The main control CPU72 resets the backup validity determination flag (for example, "0000H").
Step S110: Further, the main control CPU72 clears the command waiting for transmission immediately before the occurrence of the previous power failure.

Step S111: Next, the main control CPU72 executes the effect control return processing. In this process, the main control CPU72 instructs the effect control device 124 to return a command (for example, a model designation command, a special symbol probability state designation command, a special figure destination determination effect command, an operation memory number increase effect command, an operation memory number). (Reduction command at the time of reduction, remaining number of times cutting counter remaining number command, special game state designation command, etc.) are transmitted. In response to this, the performance control device 124 is in the performance state that was being executed at the time of the previous power-off (for example, the internal probability state, the display mode of the effect symbol, the effect memory number effect display mode, the sound output content, various lamps It is possible to restore the light emitting state, etc.).

Step S112: The main control CPU72 executes a state restoration process. In this process, the main control CPU72 sets various values in the work area of the RAM76 based on the backup information, and the game state that was being executed at the time of the last power-off (for example, the display mode of the special symbol, the internal probability state, The contents of working memory, various flag states, random number update states, etc.) are restored. Further, the main control CPU72 restores the backed up value of the PC register.

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

Step S113: The main control CPU72 clears the stored contents of the RAM76 other than the prohibited area. As a result, the work area and stack area of the RAM 76 are all initialized, and even if valid backup information is saved, its contents are erased.
Step S114: The main control CPU72 also initializes the RAM76.

Step S115: The main control CPU72 executes effect control output processing. In this process, the main control CPU72 outputs a command (command required for effect control) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 after initial setting.

Step S116: The main control CPU72 executes a payout control output process. In this processing, the main control CPU 72 outputs to the payout control device 92 an instruction command for starting payout of prize balls.

Step S117: The main control CPU72 executes a CTC initialization process to initialize the CTC (counter/timer circuit) which is a peripheral device. In this processing, the main control CPU72 sets an interrupt vector register, and also sets an interrupt count value (for example, 4 ms) in CTC. As a result, when a CTC interrupt occurs next time, the main control CPU72 can continue the process from the program address of the PC register that was backed up.

When the above procedure is executed in the reset start process, the main control CPU72 shifts to the main loop shown in FIG. 7 (connection symbol A→A).

Step S118, Step S119: The main control CPU72 prohibits an interrupt and then executes a power failure occurrence check process. In this processing, the main control CPU 72 bit-checks the input port of the main power-off detection signal to monitor the occurrence of power-off (driving voltage drop). When the power is cut off, the main control CPU 72 clears the output port buffers corresponding to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 88, the first special winning opening solenoid 90, the second special winning opening solenoid 97, the probability variation area solenoid 99, etc. The entire contents of the work area except for the backup validity judgment flag and the sum check buffer are backed up, and the sum result value is stored in the sum check buffer. Then, the main control CPU 72 stores a valid value (for example, “A55AH”) in the backup validity determination flag area, prohibits access to the RAM 76, and stops processing (NOP). On the other hand, if the power shutdown has not occurred, the main control CPU72 next executes step S120. Note that there is also a known programming example in which the CPU executes the processing when the power is cut off as a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) processing.

Step S120: The main control CPU72 executes an initial value updating random number updating process. In this process, the main control CPU72 increments the random number for updating (changing) the initial values of various software random numbers. In the present embodiment, various kinds of random numbers except jackpot determination random numbers (hardware random numbers) and hit determination random numbers (hardware random numbers) corresponding to ordinary symbols (for example, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach determination random numbers, fluctuation pattern determination random numbers, etc.) Is generated in the program. These software random numbers are updated by the loop counter within a predetermined range in another interrupt process (step S201 in FIG. 9), but the initial value of the loop counter (all The random number does not have to be the target). The random number for initial value update is used to randomly change this initial value, and in step S120, the random number for initial value update is updated. It should be noted that the reason why step S120 is executed after prohibiting the interrupt in step S118 is that the same process is executed in another interrupt management process (step S202 in FIG. 9), and therefore, duplication (competition) with this is performed. ) Is to prevent. In this embodiment, the big hit determination random number and the hit determination random number are hardware random numbers generated by the random number generator 75, and the update cycle thereof is faster than the timer interrupt cycle (for example, several ms) (for example, several μs). Therefore, it is not necessary to update the big hit determination random number and the initial value of the hit determination random number.

Step S121, Step S122: The main control CPU72 permits the interrupt and executes other random number update processing. The random numbers updated in this process are random numbers (reach determination random numbers, fluctuation pattern determination random numbers, etc.) that do not relate to the determination of the winning type (winning type) among the software random numbers. This process is performed in the remaining time when a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the main loop and the main control CPU 72 executes another interrupt management process (FIG. 9). The details of the interrupt management process will be described later.

[Power failure occurrence check processing]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart specifically showing a procedure example of the power failure occurrence check process.
Step S130: Here, first, the main control CPU72 sets the condition for power failure occurrence check. This check condition can be set as, for example, an on-counter value for confirming that the main power-off detection signal is continuously output.

Step S132: Next, the main control CPU72 reads the main power interruption detection switch input port and confirms whether or not the main power interruption detection signal is output (checks a specific bit). Although not particularly shown, the main power-off detection switch is mounted in, for example, the main control device 70, and the main power-off detection switch monitors the drive voltage supplied from the power supply control unit 162, and its voltage level is When the voltage drops below the reference voltage, the main power failure detection signal is output. The main power-off detection switch may be built in the power supply control unit 162. When the main control CPU 72 confirms that the main power supply disconnection detection signal is not output at the present time (No), it exits this process and returns to the reset start process. On the other hand, if it is confirmed that the main power-off detection signal is output (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to the next step S134.

Step S134: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the above-mentioned check condition is satisfied. Specifically, the on-counter value set in the previous step S130 is decremented by 1, for example, and it is confirmed whether or not the result becomes 0. If the on-counter value is not 0 at this time (No), the main control CPU72 returns to step S132 to reconfirm the main power-off detection switch input port. Then, when the check condition is satisfied by repeating the loop from step S134 to step S132 (step S134: Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S136.

Step S136: The main control CPU 72, in addition to the output ports corresponding to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 88, the first special winning opening solenoid 90, the second special winning opening solenoid 97, and the probability variation area solenoid 99, a test signal terminal and command control. Clear the output port buffer corresponding to the signal.

Steps S138 and S140: Next, the main control CPU72 adds the entire contents of the work area of the RAM76 excluding the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer in 1-byte units, and repeats until the addition is completed for all areas. ..
Step S142: When the sum calculation is completed for all the areas (step S140: Yes), the main control CPU72 stores the sum result value in the sum check buffer.

Step S144: Next, the main control CPU72 stores a valid value in the backup validity determination flag area.
Step S146: Further, the main control CPU72 stores "01H" indicating the access prohibition in the protect value of the RAM76, and prohibits the access to the work area (including the use prohibition area and the stack area) of the RAM76.
Step S148: Then, the main control CPU72 enters a standby loop, and stops all other processing in preparation for shutting off the main power cutoff. After the main power supply is cut off, backup power is supplied from a backup power supply circuit (not shown) (for example, a circuit including a capacitive element mounted in the main control device 70), so that the contents stored in the RAM 76 are lost even after the main power supply is cut off. Retained without doing. The backup power supply circuit may be incorporated in the power supply control unit 162, for example.

Through the above processing, all the information stored in the work area of the RAM 76 to be backed up (sum addition target) is retained as storage in the RAM 76 even after the main power is turned off. Further, the retained memory is restored as backup information at the time of power failure after confirming the normal checksum in the reset start process (FIG. 6).

[Interrupt management process (timer interrupt process)]
Next, the interrupt management process (timer interrupt process) will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of interrupt management processing. The main control CPU72 executes an interrupt management process every predetermined time (for example, several ms) based on the interrupt request signal from the counter/timer circuit. Hereinafter, each procedure will be described.

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

Step S201: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a lottery random number updating process. In this processing, the main control CPU72 updates the value of the counter for generating various random numbers for lottery. The value of each counter is incremented in the counter area of the RAM 76 and each loops within a specified range. Various random numbers include, for example, a big hit symbol random number and the like.

Step S202: The main control CPU72 also executes the initial value updating random number updating process here. The content of the processing is the same as that described above.

Step S203: The main control CPU72 executes an input process. In this processing, the main control CPU 72 inputs various switch signals from the input/output (I/O) port 79. Specifically, a passage detection signal from the gate switch 78 and the probability variation area switch 95, a middle start winning opening switch 80, a right starting winning opening switch 82, a first count switch 84, a second count switch 85, a first winning opening. The input state (ON/OFF) of the winning detection signal from the switch 86 and the second winning opening switch 81 is read.

Step S204: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a switch input event process. In this processing, of the switch signals input in the previous input processing, the event occurring during the game is determined based on the winning detection signals from the gate switch 78, the middle starting winning opening switch 80, and the right starting winning opening switch 82. Then, another process is executed according to the occurred event. The specific contents of the switch input event process will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

In the present embodiment, when a winning detection signal (ON) is input from the middle start winning opening switch 80 or the right starting winning opening switch 82, the main control CPU 72 causes the internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, respectively. It is determined that the event that triggers (the trigger for the lottery) has occurred. Further, when the passage detection signal (ON) is input from the gate switch 78, the main control CPU72 determines that an event that triggers the lottery corresponding to the normal symbol has occurred. When determining that any of the events has occurred, the main control CPU72 executes processing according to each of the occurring events. The process executed when the winning detection signal is input from the middle start winning opening switch 80 or the right starting winning opening switch 82 will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

Step S205, Step S206: The main control CPU72 executes the special symbol game process and the normal symbol game process during the interrupt management process. These processes are for specifically progressing the game in the pachinko machine 1. Among them, in the special symbol game processing (step S205), the main control CPU72 controls the execution of the internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol described above, the first special symbol display device 34 and the The variable display and the stop display by the 2 special symbol display device 35 are controlled, and the operation of the first variable winning device 30 and the second variable winning device 31 is controlled according to the display result. The details of the special symbol game processing will be described later using another flowchart.

Further, in the normal symbol game processing (step S206), the main control CPU72 controls the variable display and the stop display by the above-mentioned normal symbol display device 33, and operates the variable start winning device 28 according to the display result. To control. For example, the main control CPU72 stores the random number (ordinary symbol determination random number) acquired upon the passage of the starting gate 20 in the previous switch input event process (step S204), and in this ordinary symbol game process Then, the random number value is read from the memory and it is determined whether or not it falls within a predetermined hit range (operation lottery execution means). When the random number falls within the hit range, the normal symbol display device 33 variably displays the normal symbol and performs a stop display of the normal symbol in a predetermined hit mode, and then the main control CPU 72 turns on the normal electric accessory solenoid 88. The variable start winning device 28 is excited to operate (movable piece operating means). On the other hand, if the random number value is out of the hit range, the main control CPU72 performs the stop display of the normal symbol in a mode that is out of alignment after the variable display.

Step S207: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a prize ball payout process. In this process, based on the winning detection signals input from the various switches 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86 in the previous input process (step S203), the prize control device 92 is instructed of the number of prize balls. Output the ball instruction command.

In the prize ball payout process, the main control CPU72 outputs a prize ball content command for transmitting the content of the number of prize balls to the effect control device 124. When the winning detection signal is input from the first count switch 84 or the second count switch 85 corresponding to the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31, it corresponds to the first profit (15 game balls). Generate a prize ball content command. When a winning detection signal is input from the second winning opening switch 81 corresponding to the normal winning opening 24, a prize ball content command corresponding to the second profit (10 game balls) is generated. The prize ball content command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 9).

[About the number of prize balls and the number of game balls acquired]
The number of prize balls at the starting opening of the first special symbol and the number of prize balls at the starting opening of the second special symbol are each set to one or more specified numbers. Further, the number of prize balls may be different between the starting opening of the first special symbol and the starting opening of the second special symbol. Furthermore, based on the winning probability of the special symbol and the expected value of the total number of game balls (the average number of balls that can be obtained during the series from the first hit to the end of the time reduction state), the minimum number of prize balls is set. You may. Furthermore, the winning probability of the special symbol, the expected value of the total number of game balls acquired, the number of times the big winning opening is opened, the opening time of the big winning opening, the maximum number of winnings of the big winning opening, and the number of prize balls of the big winning opening are predetermined. If the conditions are satisfied, a big hit may be set in which the number of game balls obtained by one big hit is less than 1/4 of the maximum number of game balls obtained.

Step S208: Next, the main control CPU72 executes external information processing. In this processing, the main control CPU 72 outputs an external information signal (for example, prize ball information, door opening information, symbol determination frequency information, big hit information, starting opening information, etc.) to the hall computer of the game hall through the external terminal board 160. Store in the request buffer.

In this embodiment, among various external information signals, for example, by outputting “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” as the big hit information to the outside, an external electronic device (data display) connected to the pachinko machine 1 is displayed. Equipment and hall computer) can provide various jackpot information (external information signal output means). That is, the jackpot information is divided into a plurality of “jackpots 1” to “jackpots 5” and output, so that the type (winning type) of jackpots can be aggregated and managed by a hall computer (not shown) from these combinations, or internally. Recognize changes in probability state (low probability state or high probability state) or shortened symbol fluctuation time, or generate a small hit (a condition device does not work) that is not classified as a "big hit" even if not winning It is possible to aggregate and manage. Also, based on the jackpot information, for example, a data display device (not shown) counts and displays the number of jackpot occurrences within the past few business days for each pachinko machine 1, and recognizes whether each jackpot is currently in the jackpot. Alternatively, it is possible to recognize whether or not each symbol is currently in a shortened symbol variation time. In this external information processing, the main control CPU 72 controls the output states (ON or OFF set) of "big hit 1" to "big hit 5" in detail.

Step S209: Further, the main control CPU72 executes the test signal processing. In this process, the main control CPU72 generates various test signals indicating its own internal state (for example, a normal symbol game management state, a special symbol game management state, a big hit, a probability variation function operation, a time reduction function operation). Then, these are stored in the port output request buffer. With this test signal, for example, the internal state of the main control CPU 72 can be tested outside the main control device 70.

Step S210: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a display output management process. In this process, the main control CPU72 is a normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol working memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35, the first special symbol working memory lamp 34a, the second special symbol The lighting state of the operation memory lamp 35a, the game state display device 38, etc. is controlled. Specifically, the drive signal stored in the port output request buffer in the special symbol game process (step S205) or the normal symbol game process (step S206) is output to the port. The drive signal is stored in the port output request buffer as byte data applied to each LED. As a result, each LED is driven in a predetermined display mode (a mode in which variable display or stop display of symbols, display of the number of operating memories, game state display, etc.).

Step S211: Moreover, the main control CPU72 executes an output management process. In this processing, the main control CPU72 outputs the external information signal (byte data) stored in the port output request buffer in the previous external information processing (step S208) to the port. Further, the main control CPU72, each drive signal of the normal electric auditors product solenoid 88, the first special winning opening solenoid 90, the second special winning opening solenoid 97 and the probability variation area solenoid 99 stored in the port output request buffer, the test. Combine signals and output to the port.

Step S212: The main control CPU72 executes effect control output processing. In this process, it is confirmed whether or not there is a command (command necessary for effect control) that the main control CPU 72 should transmit to the effect control device 124 in the command buffer, and if there is an untransmitted command, the command to be output is selected. Output port.

Step S213: Then, the main control CPU72 clears the port output request buffer stored at this CTC interrupt.

In the present embodiment, an example in which the processing (game control program module) of steps S205 to S212 is executed as the timer interrupt processing is described, but these processing are executed by being incorporated in the main loop of the CPU. There are also known programming examples.

Step S214: When the above processing is completed, the main control CPU72 stores a value (01H) designating the end of the interrupt in the interrupt program counter, and ends the CTC interrupt.

Step S215, Step S216: Then, the main control CPU72 restores the saved values of the registers (A to L) and permits the next CTC interruption. After that, the main control CPU 72 returns to the main loop (the program address designated by the stack pointer).

[Switch input event processing]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the switch input event process (step S204 in FIG. 9). Hereinafter, each procedure will be described.

Step S10: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the winning detection signal is input (the lottery trigger is generated) from the middle start winning opening switch 80 corresponding to the first special symbol. When the input of this winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to the next step S12 to execute the first special symbol memory update process. The specific contents of the processing will be described later with reference to another flowchart. On the other hand, when the winning detection signal is not input (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S14.

Step S14: Next, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the winning detection signal is input (the lottery trigger is generated) from the right starting winning opening switch 82 corresponding to the second special symbol. When the input of this winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to the next step S16 and executes the second special symbol memory updating process. In this case as well, the details of the specific processing will be described later using another flowchart. On the other hand, when the winning detection signal is not input (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S18.

Step S18: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the winning detection signal is input from the first count switch 84 corresponding to the first big winning opening of the first variable winning device 30. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to the next step S20 to execute the first special winning opening counting process. In the first big winning hole counting process, the main control CPU72 counts the number of winning balls to the first variable winning device 30 for each round during the big hit game. On the other hand, when the winning detection signal is not input (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S21a.

Step S21a: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the winning detection signal is input from the second count switch 85 corresponding to the second big winning opening of the second variable winning device 31. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to the next step S21b to execute the second special winning opening counting process. In the second big winning opening counting process, the main control CPU72 counts the number of winning balls to the second variable winning device 31 during the big hit game. On the other hand, when the winning detection signal is not input (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S22.

Step S22: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the passage detection signal is input from the gate switch 78 corresponding to the normal symbol. When the input of the passage detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to the next step S24 to execute the normal symbol memory update process. In the normal symbol memory update process, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the current normal symbol working memory number is less than the upper limit number (for example, four), and if it does not reach the upper limit number, acquires a normal random number per symbol. To do. Further, the main control CPU72 normally increments the symbol working memory number by one. Then, the main control CPU72 stores the acquired normal symbol per random value in the random number storage area of the RAM76. On the other hand, when the winning detection signal is not input (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S26.

Step S26: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not a detection signal is input from the probability variation area switch 95 corresponding to the probability variation area provided inside the second variable winning device 31. When the input of this detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to the next step S28 to execute the probability variation region passing process. As the probability variation area passage processing, the main control CPU72 executes processing for setting the value (01H) of the probability variation function operation flag as a game state flag in the flag area of the RAM76 (high probability state transition means, probability variation function operation means). , Advantageous game state transition means, special state transition means). This probability variation function operation flag is reset when the special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times (170 times) after the jackpot game is over and no winning result is obtained. Further, as the probability variation area passage processing, the main control CPU 72 generates a probability variation area passage command. The probability variation area passage command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 9). The main control CPU 72 may execute the probability variation area passage process only within a specific effective time (for example, during the time when the probability variation area solenoid 99 is operated during the big hit game). On the other hand, when the detection signal is not input (No), the main control CPU72 returns to the interrupt management process (FIG. 9).

[First special symbol memory update process]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of the first special symbol memory update process (step S12 in FIG. 10). Hereinafter, the procedure of the first special symbol memory update processing will be described step by step.

Step S30: Here, first, the main control CPU72 refers to the value of the first special symbol working memory number counter, and confirms whether the working memory number is less than the maximum value (for example, 4). The working memory number counter represents the number (group number) of the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol random number, and the like stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. Here, the random number storage area of the RAM 76 is divided into eight sections (for example, 2 bytes each) that are commonly used by the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and each section has a jackpot determination random number and a jackpot symbol. It is possible to store one random number as a set. At this time, if the value of the working memory number counter corresponding to the first special symbol has reached the maximum value (No), the main control CPU72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 10). On the other hand, if the value of the working memory number counter is less than the maximum value (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to the next step S31.

Step S31: The main control CPU72 adds one to the first special symbol working memory number. The first special symbol working memory number counter is stored in, for example, the working memory number area of the RAM 76, and the main control CPU 72 increments (+1) the value. Based on the value of the counter added here, the lighting state of the first special symbol working memory lamp 34a is controlled in the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 9).

Step S32: Then, the main control CPU72 acquires the jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the first special symbol from the random number generator 75 through the sampling circuit 77 (first lottery element acquisition means, lottery element acquisition means). The random number value is obtained by designating the pin address of the random number generator 75. When the main control CPU 72 performs 8-bit processing, address designation is performed twice, one byte for each of upper and lower bits. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot determination random number value from the designated address, it saves it as the jackpot determination random number corresponding to the first special symbol in the transfer destination address.

Step S33: Next, the main control CPU72 acquires the big hit symbol random number value corresponding to the first special symbol from the big hit symbol random number counter area of the RAM76. The acquisition of this random number value is also performed by designating the address of the jackpot symbol random number counter area. When the main control CPU 72 reads the big hit symbol random number value from the designated address, it saves it as the big hit symbol random number corresponding to the first special symbol in the transfer destination address.

Step S34: Further, the main control CPU72 sequentially obtains the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number from the variation random number counter area of the RAM76 as the random value relating to the variation condition of the first special symbol (variation pattern determination element acquisition). Means, element acquisition means). Similarly, the acquisition of these random number values is performed by designating the address of the varying random number counter area. Then, the main control CPU72, when each of the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number is acquired from the designated address, saves these to the transfer destination address.

Step S35: The main control CPU72 transfers the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol random number, the reach judgment random number, and the variation pattern determining random number that are saved to the random number storage area corresponding to the first special symbol, and these random numbers are empty sections in the area. And store them as a set (storage means, lottery element storage means). The plurality of sections are set in order (for example, first to fourth), and if all the first to fourth sections are empty at this stage, the random numbers are stored in order from the first section. Alternatively, if the first section is already filled and the other second to fourth sections are empty, each random number is stored in order from the second section. The reading of the random number storage area is in the FIFO (First In First Out) format.

Step S36: Next, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the current special game management status (game state) is a big hit. If it is not during the big hit (No), the main control CPU72 executes the following steps S37, S38. If it is a big hit (Yes), the main control CPU72 skips steps S37 and S38 and proceeds to step S38a. The reason for making this determination in the present embodiment is that the effect due to pre-reading is not performed for the ball entered during the big hit.

Step S37: In the case other than during the big hit (step S36: No), the main control CPU72 executes the acquisition time effect determination process for the first special symbol. This process determines the result of the internal lottery in advance (before the start of fluctuation) based on the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot symbol random number of the first special symbol respectively acquired in the previous steps S32 to S34, and thereby the effect contents It is for making a judgment (so-called “look-ahead”). The details of the specific processing will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

Step S38: When returning from the production effect determination processing at the time of acquisition, the main control CPU72 next sets the upper byte portion (for example, "B8H") of the special figure destination determination effect command for the first special symbol. This upper byte data describes that the command type is “for special figure destination determination effect regarding the first special symbol”. Since the lower byte portion of the special figure destination determination effect command is set in the previous acquisition effect determination process (step S37), here, by combining the lower byte with the upper byte, for example, a command of one word length Will be generated.

Step S38a: Next, the main control CPU72 sets the working memory number increase effect command for the first special symbol. Specifically, with respect to the preceding value (for example, "BBH") of the upper byte indicating the type of command, the number of working memories after the increase (for example, "01H" to "04H") is added to the lower byte of one word length. Generate a performance command. At this time, with respect to the lower byte, by setting the second digit to "0" by default, the value is "result (change information) due to increase in the number of working memories". That is, if the lower byte is “01H”, it indicates that the number of working memories this time is “01H” as a result of incrementing the number of working memories “00H” up to the previous time by one. Similarly, if the lower byte is "02H" to "04H", it is increased by one from the previous number of working memories "01H" to "03H", and as a result, the number of working memories this time is "02H" to "03H". 04H” is displayed. The preceding value "BBH" is a value indicating that the effect command this time is the operation memory number command for the first special symbol.

Step S39: Then, the main control CPU72 executes the effect command output setting process for the first special symbol. This process is for transmitting the special figure destination determination effect command generated in the previous step S38, the operation memory number increase effect effect command generated in step S38a, and the starting mouth winning sound control command to the effect control device 124. It is a thing.
Then, when the above processing is completed, the main control CPU72 returns to the switch input event processing (FIG. 10).

[Second special symbol memory update process]
Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the second special symbol memory update processing (step S16 in FIG. 10). Hereinafter, the procedure of the second special symbol memory update processing will be described step by step.

Step S40: The main control CPU72 refers to the value of the second special symbol working memory number counter, and confirms whether the working memory number is less than the maximum value. Similarly to the second special symbol operation memory number counter, it also represents the number (set number) of the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol random number, etc. stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. At this time, if the value of the second special symbol working memory number counter has reached the maximum value (for example, 4) (No), the main control CPU72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 10). On the other hand, if the value of the second special symbol working memory number counter is still less than the maximum value (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to the next step S41 and subsequent steps.

Step S41: The main control CPU72 increments the second special symbol working memory number by one (increments the value of the second special symbol working memory number counter). Similar to the previous step S31 (FIG. 11), the lighting state of the second special symbol working memory lamp 35a is controlled by the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 9) based on the value of the counter added here. Will be.

Step S42: Then, the main control CPU72 acquires the jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the second special symbol through the sampling circuit 77 from the random number generator 75 (second lottery element acquisition means, lottery element acquisition means). The method of acquiring the random number value is the same as step S32 (FIG. 11) described above.

Step S43: Next, the main control CPU72 acquires a big hit symbol random number value corresponding to the second special symbol from the big hit symbol random number counter area of the RAM76. The method of acquiring the random number value is the same as step S33 (FIG. 11) described above.

Step S44: Further, the main control CPU72 sequentially obtains the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number relating to the variation condition of the second special symbol from the variation random number counter area of the RAM76 (variation pattern determination element acquisition means, element acquisition). means). The acquisition of these random number values is also performed in the same manner as step S34 (FIG. 11) described above.

Step S45: The main control CPU72 transfers the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol random number, the reach judgment random number, and the variation pattern random number that are saved to the random number storage area corresponding to the second special symbol, and these random numbers are empty sections in the area. To be stored as a set (storage means). The storage method is the same as step S35 (FIG. 11) described above.

Step S45a: Next, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the current game management status (game state) is a big hit. Then, if it is not during the big hit (No), the main control CPU72 executes the following steps S46 and S47. On the other hand, if it is a big hit (Yes), the main control CPU72 skips steps S46 and S47 and proceeds to step S48. The reason for making this determination in the present embodiment is that the effect due to the look-ahead is not performed for the ball entered during the big hit as well.

Step S46: If it is not during the big hit (step S45a: No), then the main control CPU72 executes the acquisition time effect determination process for the second special symbol. This process determines the result of the internal lottery in advance (before the start of fluctuation) based on the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot symbol random number of the second special symbol respectively acquired in the previous steps S42 to S44, and thereby the effect contents It is for judging. The details of the specific processing will be described later.

Step S47: When returning from the production effect determination processing at the time of acquisition, the main control CPU72 next sets the upper byte portion (for example, "B9H") of the special figure destination determination effect command. This upper byte data describes that the command type is “for special figure destination determination effect regarding the second special symbol”. Similarly, the lower byte portion of the special figure destination determination effect command is set in the previous acquisition effect determination process (step S46), so here, by combining the lower byte with the upper byte, for example, 1 word A long command will be generated.

Step S48: Next, the main control CPU72 sets the production command when the working memory number is increased for the second special symbol. Here, a one-word-long production command in which the increased number of working memories (for example, "01H" to "04H") is added to the lower byte with respect to the preceding value (for example, "BCH") of the upper byte that indicates the type of command. To generate. Similarly, for the second special symbol, by setting the second digit of the lower byte to "0" by default, it can be shown that the value is "result (change information) due to an increase in the number of working memories". it can. The preceding value “BCH” is a value indicating that the effect command this time is the operation memory number command for the second special symbol.

Step S49: Then, the main control CPU72 executes the effect command output setting process for the second special symbol. Thereby, the special figure destination determination effect command, the operation memory number increase effect command, the starting mouth winning sound control command, and the like for the second special symbol are prepared to be transmitted to the effect control device 124.
Then, when the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 10).

[Production determination process during acquisition]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the acquisition effect determination process. The main control CPU72 executes this acquisition time production determination process in the first special symbol memory update process and the second special symbol memory update process (step S37 in FIG. 11, step S46 in FIG. 12) (preliminary determination). means). As described above, this process is executed for each of the first special symbol (when entering the medium starting winning opening 26) and the second special symbol (when entering the variable starting winning device 28). Therefore, the following description may correspond to a process relating to the first special symbol or a process relating to the second special symbol. The contents of the process will be described below according to each procedure.

Step S50: The main control CPU72 sets the lower byte portion (for example, "00H") of the special figure destination determination effect command (destination determination information). The byte data set here represents the standard value of the command (when it is out of sync).

Step S52: Next, the main control CPU72 loads the big hit determination random number as a random number value for the first determination. The random number to be loaded here is stored in the RAM 76 in the first special symbol memory update process (step S35 in FIG. 11) or the second special symbol memory update process (step S45 in FIG. 12). ..

Step S54: Then, the main control CPU72 determines whether the loaded random number is out of the range of the hit value (here, the lower limit value or less) (lottery result destination determination means, advance determination means). Specifically, the main control CPU 72 sets a comparison value (lower limit value) in the A register and subtracts the loaded random number value from this comparison value. The comparison value (lower limit value) is defined in advance according to the winning probability of the internal lottery in the pachinko machine 1. Next, the main control CPU72 determines whether the operation result is 0 or a positive value, for example, from the value of the flag register. As a result, if the loaded random number is out of the range of the hit value (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S80.

Step S80: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a deviation pattern variation pre-determination process (variation pattern destination determination means). In this processing, the main control CPU72 generates a variation pattern destination determination command for the variation time at the time of deviation. The variation pattern destination determination command generated here reflects in advance the determination information regarding the variation time (or variation pattern number) particularly when the "time reduction function" is activated. For example, if the current state is the operation of the "time shortening function", the main control CPU 72 corresponds to the "out-of-bound reach variation (non-shortening variation time)" based on the loaded reach determination random number. Determine if there is. As a result, when the variation time corresponds to “outlier reach variation (non-shortening variation time)”, the main control CPU72 generates a variation pattern destination determination command corresponding to “time saving medium non-shortening variation time”. In the case of reach variation, the “reach group (reach type)” may be further determined from the reach mode random number, and the variation pattern destination determination command may be generated from the result. On the other hand, when the variation time does not correspond to the “outlier reach variation (non-shortening variation time)”, the main control CPU72 generates a variation pattern destination determination command corresponding to the “shorter time reduction medium variation time”. Alternatively, if the current state is the non-operation (low probability state) of the “time reduction function”, the main control CPU 72 responds to “normally out-of-range reach variation” based on the loaded reach determination random number. Or not. As a result, when the variation time corresponds to “normally outreach variation”, the main control CPU72 generates a variation pattern destination determination command corresponding to “normally outreach variation time”. On the other hand, when the variation time does not correspond to the "normal deviation reach variation", the main control CPU72 generates a variation pattern destination determination command corresponding to the "normal deviation reach time". The variation pattern destination determination command generated here is set in the transmission buffer in the effect command output setting process (steps S39 and S49). In this process, the main control CPU72 may generate a variation pattern destination determination command for the variation pattern at the time of a small hit, similar to the process at the time of the above-mentioned deviation.

When the above procedure is executed, the main control CPU72 ends the acquisition-time effect determination process after executing the determination result management process of step S82, and calls the first special symbol memory update process (FIG. 11) or the second special symbol of the calling source. The process returns to the memory update process (FIG. 12). On the other hand, if the loaded random number is within the range of the hit value in the determination of the previous step S54 (step S54: No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S56.

Step S56: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the probability state schedule flag according to the previous determination result is set. The probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is set when the fluctuation has not yet started but the winning value is among the big hit determination random numbers stored so far. Specifically, if there is a winning value in the big hit determination random number stored so far, the big hit design random number to be paired with this is a "probability variable area passable design (any probability variation pattern other than 12 round normal design )”, the probability state schedule flag is set to, for example, “A0H”. This value represents a flag value for setting the high probability state as a schedule in advance determination (prefetch determination) of the big hit determination random number acquired after this big hit determination random number. On the other hand, if there is a winning value in the big hit determination random number stored so far, if the big hit design random number paired with this corresponds to "uncertain variation (normal) design", probability state For example, "01H" is set in the schedule flag. This value represents a flag value for setting the normal (low) probability state as a schedule when pre-determining (pre-reading determination) the jackpot determining random number acquired after the jackpot determining random number. If there is no winning value among the big hit determination random numbers stored so far, the flag value is reset (00H). The value of the probability state schedule flag is stored in the flag area of the RAM 76, for example. Note that, here, an example is given in which the "probability state schedule flag" is used to strictly perform prior hit determination, but in the case where the prior hit determination is simply performed based on the current probability state, this step S56 and subsequent steps are performed. Steps S58, S60, S62, S76, etc. may be omitted.

If the probability state schedule flag is not set yet (step S56: No), the main control CPU72 then executes step S66.

Step S66: In this case, the main control CPU72 next sets the low probability (normal time) comparison value in the A register. The low-probability time comparison value is also defined in advance in accordance with the low-probability winning probability in the pachinko machine 1.

Step S68: Next, the main control CPU72 loads the "current probability state flag". The probability state flag indicates whether or not the current internal state has a high probability (during probability change), and is stored in the flag area of the RAM 76. If the current probability state is high probability (during probability change), the value “01H” is set as the state flag, and if the current probability state is low probability (normal), the value of the state flag is reset (“00H”). )).

Step S70: Then, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the loaded special symbol probability state flag does not represent a high probability (≠01H), and as a result, if it represents a high probability (No. ), and then step S64 is executed.

Step S64: The main control CPU72 sets the high probability time comparison value. As a result, the low-probability time comparison value set in the previous step S66 is rewritten. The high-probability time comparison value is defined in advance according to the high-probability winning probability in the pachinko machine 1.

In this way, when the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is not set yet and the current internal state is high probability, the comparison value is rewritten for high probability time and the next step S72. Will be executed. On the other hand, if it is confirmed in the previous step S70 that the current probability state flag does not indicate a high probability (Yes), the main control CPU72 skips step S64 and executes the next step S72.

Step S72: The main control CPU72 determines whether or not the random number loaded in the previous step S52 is outside the range of the winning value (lottery result destination determining means). That is, the main control CPU 72 subtracts the jackpot determination random number value from the comparison value set for each state. Then, the main control CPU 72 similarly determines from the value of the flag register whether or not the operation result is a negative value (<0), and as a result, if the loaded random number is outside the hit value range (Yes). ), the main control CPU72 executes the off-time variation pattern information pre-determination processing (step S80). On the other hand, if the loaded random number is not outside the range of the hit value but within the range (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S74.

Step S74: The main control CPU72 executes a big hit symbol type determination process. This process is to determine the big hit type (winning type) at that time based on the big hit symbol random number paired with the big hit determination random number. For example, the main control CPU72 loads the big hit symbol random number for each symbol stored in the first special symbol memory update process (step S35 in FIG. 11) or the second special symbol memory update process (step S45 in FIG. 12). Then, the calculation using the comparison value is executed in the same manner as in step S54, and whether the result corresponds to the "probability variation area difficult design (12 round normal design)" or the "probability variation area passable design" as the big hit type To determine. The main control CPU72 stores the determination result at this time as a special symbol destination determination value, and proceeds to the next step S76.

Step S76: Then, the main control CPU72 sets the value of the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result. Specifically, when the special symbol destination determination value stored in the previous step S74 represents the "probability variation area passing difficulty symbol", the main control CPU72 sets the value "01H" to the probability state schedule flag. On the other hand, if the special symbol destination determination value represents a "probability variation area passable symbol", the main control CPU72 sets the value "A0H" to the probability state schedule flag. As a result, it is determined that the flag has been set in step S56 in the subsequent processing.

Step S78: The main control CPU72 sets the special symbol destination determination value stored in the previous step S74 as the lower byte of the special symbol destination determination effect command. The special symbol destination determination value is set to, for example, "01H" when it corresponds to the "probability variation region passing difficult symbol", and is set to "A0H" when it corresponds to the "probability variation region passable symbol". In any case, by setting the lower byte data here, the standard lower byte data "00H" set in the previous step S50 is rewritten.

Step S79: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a large hitting variation pattern information pre-determination process (variation pattern destination determination means). In this process, the main control CPU72 generates the above-described variation pattern destination determination command for variation time at the time of a big hit. The variation pattern destination determination command generated here reflects, for example, advance determination information regarding the reach variation time (or variation pattern number) at the time of a big hit. The variation pattern destination determination command generated here is set in the transmission buffer in the effect command output setting process (steps S39 and S49).

The above is the procedure before the probability state schedule flag is set according to the previous determination result (before the internal initial hit). On the other hand, when the probability state schedule flag is set through the previous step S76, the following procedure is executed. However, in the case of performing the hit determination in advance only with the current probability state, it is not necessary to execute the following step S56, step S58, step S60, step S62, and step S76.

Step S56: The main control CPU72, after confirming that the value is already set in the probability state schedule flag (Yes), then executes step S58.

Step S58: The main control CPU72 first sets the low probability (normal time) comparison value in the A register.

Step S60: Next, the main control CPU72 loads the "probability state schedule flag". The stochastic state schedule flag is used to set a stochastic state in a preliminary determination based on the immediately preceding determination result, and is stored in the flag area of the RAM 76. If the probability state based on the immediately preceding prior determination result is scheduled to shift to a high probability (probability change), "A0H" is set as the value of the probability state schedule flag, and conversely the probability state based on the immediately preceding prior determination result. Is scheduled to return to a low probability (normal), "01H" is set as the value of the probability state schedule flag.

Step S62: Then, the main control CPU72 confirms whether the loaded probability state schedule flag does not represent a high probability schedule (≠01H), and as a result, if it indicates a high probability schedule ( No), and then step S64 is executed to set a high probability time comparison value.

In this way, if the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is already set and the value is intended to have a high probability, the comparison value is rewritten for the high probability time, and the next step S72 and subsequent steps are performed. Will be executed. On the other hand, if it is confirmed in the previous step S62 that the probability state schedule flag does not represent a high probability schedule but a normal (low) probability schedule (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes the step. S64 is skipped and the subsequent steps from S72 are executed. As a result, in the present embodiment, the jackpot determination in advance can be performed in consideration of subsequent changes in the internal state based on the previous determination result (normal probability state→high probability state, high probability state→normal probability state). ..

After finishing the above procedure, the main control CPU72 returns to the first special symbol memory update process (FIG. 11) or the second special symbol memory update process (FIG. 12).

[Special symbol game processing]
Next, details of the special symbol game process executed in the interrupt management process (FIG. 9) will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of special symbol game processing. Special symbol game process, execution selection process (step S1000), special symbol variation pre-process (step S2000), special symbol variation process (step S3000), special symbol stop display process (step S4000), big winning time variable winning device This is a configuration including a subroutine (program module) group of the management process (step S5000) and the variable winning device management process at the time of small hit (step S6000). Here, first, the basic flow of the special symbol game process will be described along with each process.

Step S1000: In the execution selection process, the main control CPU72 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (one of steps S2000 to S5000) from the "jump table". For example, the main control CPU72 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and also sets the end of the special symbol game process as the return address in the stack pointer.

Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress status of the process performed so far (special symbol game management status). For example, if the special symbol has not yet started the variable display (special symbol game management status: 00H), the main control CPU72 selects the special symbol variation preprocessing (step S2000) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the special symbol variation preprocessing has already been completed (special symbol game management status: 01H), the main control CPU72 selects the special symbol variation process (step S3000) as the next jump destination, and the special symbol variation is in progress. If the process is completed (special symbol game management status: 02H), the special symbol stop displaying process (step S4000) is selected as the next jump destination. In this embodiment, the jump destination address is specified in the “jump table” to select the process. However, in addition to such a selection method, a “process flag”, a “process selection flag”, or the like is used. There is also a known programming example in which the CPU selects the process to be executed next. In such a programming example, the CPU CALLs each process once and performs a conditional branch (continuation/return) by referring to the flags one by one in the first step, but in the selection method of this embodiment, the main control is performed. There is no need for the CPU 72 to call each process one by one.

Step S2000: In the special symbol variation pre-processing, the main control CPU72 performs a work to prepare the condition for starting the variable display of the special symbol. The details of the specific processing will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

Step S3000: In the special symbol variation process, the main control CPU72 controls the drive of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 while counting the variation timer. Specifically, an ON or OFF drive signal (1 byte data) is output to each segment and dot (0th to 7th) of the 7-segment LED. The pattern of the drive signal changes with the passage of time, whereby the variable display of the special symbol is performed.

Step S4000: In the special symbol stop display processing, the main control CPU72 performs drive control of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35. Here, similarly, an ON or OFF drive signal is output for each segment and dot of the 7-segment LED, but the pattern of the drive signal is constant, and thus the stop display of the special symbol is performed.

Step S5000: The big winning time variable winning device management process is selected when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the manner of the big hit in the special symbol stop displaying process. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of a big hit, an opportunity occurs to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit game state (a special game state advantageous to the player). During the big hit game, the jump destination is set to the big hit time variable winning device management process in the previous execution selection process (step S1000), and the variable display of the special symbol is not performed. In the jackpot variable winning device management processing, the first big winning opening solenoid 90 or the second big winning opening solenoid 97 until a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 seconds or counting the entering of 10 game balls) ), the first variable winning device 30 and the second variable winning device 31 are opened and closed in a predetermined pattern by being excited for a preset number of continuous operations (for example, 16 times). In the meantime, by intensively winning the game balls to the first variable winning device 30 and the second variable winning device 31, the player is given an opportunity to collectively collect a lot of prize balls (special game. Execution means). The opening and closing operations of the first variable winning device 30 and the second variable winning device 31 at the time of a big hit are called "rounds", and if the number of continuous operations is 16 times in total, these are called "16 rounds". May be collectively referred to.

In the present embodiment, the first variable winning device 30 is opened and closed in the first to fifth rounds and the seventh to sixteenth rounds, and the second variable winning device 31 is opened and closed in the sixth round. ing.

Further, when the main control CPU72 sets a special winning opening opening pattern (the number of rounds, the number of opening/closing operations per round, the opening time, etc.) in the jackpot variable winning device management processing, the first variable winning device 30 for one round. Alternatively, each time the opening/closing operation of the second variable winning device 31 is completed, the value of the round number counter is incremented by 1. The value of the round counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76 with the initial value set to 0, for example. Further, the main control CPU72 generates a round number command representing the value of the round number counter. The round number command is transmitted to the performance control device 124 in the performance control output process (step S212 in FIG. 9). When the value of the round number counter reaches the set number of continuous operations, the main control CPU 72 ends the big hit game (big win) for that round.

When the big hit game is finished, the main control CPU 72 changes the state after the big hit game (high probability state, time shortened state) based on the game state flag (probability variation function operation flag, time reduction function operation flag) ( High-probability time reduction state transition means, advantageous game state transition means, special state transition means). In the "high probability state", the probability varying function is activated, and the winning probability in the internal lottery becomes about 10 times higher than usual (specific game state transition means, high probability state transition means, high probability state setting means). Further, in the "time shortening state", the time shortening function operates, the operation lottery of the ordinary symbol has a high probability, the variation time of the ordinary symbol is shortened, and the opening time of the variable start winning device 28 is extended. The number of times of opening increases (so-called electric Chu support is performed). The “high-probability state” and the “time-reduced state” may be shifted to either one of them in terms of control, or may be shifted to both of them.

Step S6000: The small-hit-time variable winning device management process is selected when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the mode of the small hit in the special symbol stop display process. For example, when a special symbol is stopped and displayed in a small hit mode, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the small hit game state occurs. During the small hit game, the jump destination is set to the small hitting variable winning device management process in the previous execution selection process (step S1000), and the variable display of the special symbol is not performed. In the small hit game, the first variable winning device 30 opens and closes a predetermined number of times (for example, twice) in a predetermined opening time (for example, 0.1 seconds), but almost all winnings to the first big winning opening occur. do not do.

[Multiple winning types]
In the present embodiment, the following winning types are provided as a plurality of winning types.
(1) "6 round certainty variation jackpot 1"
(2) "6 round certainty variation jackpot 2"
(3) "12 round probability variation jackpot 1 (effectively 4 rounds)"
(4) "Twelve rounds, odd-range jackpots 2 (effectively 9 rounds)"
(5) "12 round regular jackpot (effectively 9 rounds)"
(6) “16 round certainty jackpot”
In addition, in this embodiment, a big hit other than 6 rounds, 12 rounds, and 16 rounds may be provided.

The winning type corresponds to the type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol stopped and displayed at the time of winning. For example, "6 round certainty variation big hit 1" corresponds to the big hit of "6 round certainty variation big hit 1", "6 round certainty variation big hit 2" corresponds to big hit of "6 round certainty variation big design 2". In addition, "12 round certainty variation big hit 1" corresponds to the big hit of "12 round certainty variation big hit 1", "12 round certainty variation big hit 2" corresponds to big hit of "12 round certainty variation big design 2". Furthermore, "12 round normal big hit" corresponds to the big hit of "12 round normal design", and "16 round certainty variation big hit" corresponds to the big hit of "16 round certainty variation design". Therefore, in the following, the “winning type” will be appropriately referred to as a “winning symbol”.

[Opening pattern of variable winning device]
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an opening operation pattern of the variable winning device. The contents of opening the special winning opening and the probability variation area corresponding to each winning symbol will be described.

[6 round probability variation pattern 1]
In the special symbol stop displaying process, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of "6 round probability variation symbol 1", a trigger occurs to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit game state (special game execution means). In this case, in the first round to the fifth round, the first big winning opening of the first variable winning device 30 is long opened (for example, 29.0 seconds opened). In the sixth round, the second special winning opening of the second variable winning device 31 is long opened (for example, 29.0 seconds opened). Therefore, in the big hit game of "6 round probability variation pattern 1", the payout (prize ball) for 6 rounds is substantially given to the player.

Here, in the sixth round when the "6 round probability variation pattern 1" is applied, the second special winning opening is opened long, so the game ball may pass through the probability variation area. Therefore, in the case of "6 round probability variation pattern 1", if the gaming ball passes through the probability variation area arranged inside the second variable winning device 31 in the sixth round, after the jackpot game is over. The "probability variation function" is activated, and the player is provided with a privilege of shifting to the "high probability state".

Furthermore, if "6 round probability variation pattern 1" is applicable, regardless of whether or not the probability variation area has passed, even if the "time reduction function" is inactive in the game up to that point, the jackpot game ends. By activating the “time reduction function” later, the player is provided with a privilege of shifting to the “time reduction state”.

[6 round probability variation pattern 2]
In the special symbol stop displaying process, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of "6 round probability variation symbol 2", a trigger occurs to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit game state (special game execution means). In this case, in the first round to the fifth round, the first big winning opening of the first variable winning device 30 is long opened (for example, 29.0 seconds opened). In the sixth round, the second special winning opening of the second variable winning device 31 is long opened (for example, 29.0 seconds opened). For this reason, the big hit game of "6 round probability variation pattern 2" substantially gives a payout (prize ball) for 6 rounds to the player.

Here, in the sixth round in the case where the "6 round probability variation pattern 2" is applied, the game ball may pass through the probability variation area because the second special winning opening is opened long. Therefore, in the case of "6 round probability variation pattern 2", if the game ball passes through the probability variation area arranged inside the second variable winning device 31 in the sixth round, after the jackpot game is over. The "probability variation function" is activated, and the player is provided with a privilege of shifting to the "high probability state".

Furthermore, if "6 round probability variation pattern 2" is applicable, regardless of whether the probability variation area has passed or not, even if the "time reduction function" is inactive in the game up to that point, the jackpot game ends. By activating the “time reduction function” later, the player is provided with a privilege of shifting to the “time reduction state”. Note that the difference between the “6 round probability variation pattern 1” and the “6 round probability variation pattern 2” is the difference in the number of time reductions given (details will be described later).

[12 round probability variation pattern 1]
In the special symbol stop display process, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of "12 round probability variation symbol 1", the opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit game state occurs (special game execution means). In this case, in the first round and the second round, the first big winning opening of the first variable winning device 30 is short-opened (for example, opened for 0.1 seconds). Therefore, in the first round and the second round when the “12th round probability variation pattern 1” is applied, the game is finished without giving a substantial payout (prize ball) to the player. In addition, in the third round to the fifth round, the first big winning opening of the first variable winning device 30 is opened long (for example, 29.0 seconds opened). In the sixth round, the second special winning opening of the second variable winning device 31 is long opened (for example, 29.0 seconds opened). Further, in the seventh round to the twelfth round, the first big winning opening of the first variable winning device 30 is short-circuited (for example, 0.1 second is opened). Therefore, in the seventh round to the twelfth round when the “12th round probability variation pattern 1” is applied, the game is finished without giving a substantial payout (prize ball) to the player. Therefore, in the big hit game of "12 round probability variation pattern 1", the payout (prize ball) for 4 rounds is substantially given to the player.

Here, in the 6th round in the case where the "12th round probability variation pattern 1" is applied, the game ball may pass through the probability variation area because the second special winning opening is opened long. Therefore, in the case of "12 round probability variation pattern 1", if the game ball passes through the probability variation area arranged inside the second variable winning device 31 in the sixth round, after the jackpot game is over. The "probability variation function" is activated, and the player is provided with a privilege of shifting to the "high probability state".

Further, if the "12 round probability variation pattern 1" is applicable, regardless of whether the probability variation area has passed or not, even if the "time reduction function" is inactive in the game up to that point, the jackpot game ends. By activating the “time reduction function” later, the player is provided with a privilege of shifting to the “time reduction state”.

[12 round probability variation pattern 2]
In the special symbol stop display process, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of "12 round probability variation symbol 2", the opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit game state occurs (special game execution means). In this case, in the first round to the fifth round, the first big winning opening of the first variable winning device 30 is long opened (for example, 29.0 seconds opened). In the sixth round, the second special winning opening of the second variable winning device 31 is long opened (for example, 29.0 seconds opened). Further, in the seventh round to the ninth round, the first big winning opening of the first variable winning device 30 is opened long (for example, 29.0 seconds opened). Further, in the tenth round to the twelfth round, the first big winning opening of the first variable winning a prize device 30 is short-opened (for example, opened for 0.1 seconds). Therefore, in the case of the “12th round probability variation pattern 2”, in the 10th to 12th rounds, the process ends without giving a substantial payout (prize ball) to the player. Therefore, in the big hit game of "12 round probability variation pattern 2", the payout (prize ball) for 9 rounds is substantially given to the player.

Here, in the sixth round when it corresponds to the "12th round probability variation pattern 2", the second special winning opening is opened long, so the game ball may pass through the probability variation area. Therefore, in the case of "12 round probability variation pattern 2", if the game ball passes through the probability variation area arranged inside the second variable winning device 31 in the sixth round, after the jackpot game is over. The "probability variation function" is activated, and the player is provided with a privilege of shifting to the "high probability state".

Further, if the "12 round probability variation pattern 2" is applicable, regardless of whether the probability variation area has passed or not, even if the "time reduction function" is inactive in the previous game, the jackpot game ends. By activating the “time reduction function” later, the player is provided with a privilege of shifting to the “time reduction state”.

[12 round normal pattern]
In the special symbol stop displaying process, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of "12 round normal symbol", the opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit game state occurs (special game executing means). In this case, in the first round to the fifth round, the first big winning opening of the first variable winning device 30 is long opened (for example, 29.0 seconds opened). In the sixth round, the second special winning opening of the second variable winning device 31 is short-circuited (for example, 0.1 second is opened). Further, in the seventh round to the tenth round, the first special winning opening of the first variable winning device 30 is opened long (for example, 29.0 seconds opened). Further, in the tenth round and the eleventh round, the first big winning opening of the first variable winning device 30 is short-opened (for example, opened for 0.1 seconds). Therefore, in the tenth round and the eleventh round when the "12th round normal symbol" is applied, the game is finished without giving a substantial payout (prize ball) to the player. Therefore, the big hit game of "12 round normal design" substantially gives the player 9 payouts (prize balls) for 9 rounds.

Here, in the sixth round when the "12 round normal symbol" is applied, it is difficult (impossible) for the game ball to pass through the probability variation area because the second special winning opening is opened short. Therefore, the "probability change function" is not activated after the jackpot game is over, and the player is not provided with the privilege of shifting to the "high probability state".

In addition, in the case of "12 round normal design", even if the "time saving function" is inactive in the previous game, by operating the "time saving function" after the jackpot game is over. , A privilege of shifting to the “time reduction state” is given to the player.

[16 round probability variation pattern]
In the special symbol stop display process, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of "16 round probability variation symbol", a trigger occurs to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit game state (special game execution means). In this case, in the first round to the fifth round, the first big winning opening of the first variable winning device 30 is long opened (for example, 29.0 seconds opened). In the sixth round, the second special winning opening of the second variable winning device 31 is long opened (for example, 29.0 seconds opened). Further, in the seventh round to the sixteenth round, the first big winning opening of the first variable winning device 30 is opened long (for example, 29.0 seconds opened). For this reason, the big hit game of "16 round probability variation pattern" substantially gives the player 16 balls worth (prize balls) of the round.

Here, in the sixth round in the case where the “16 round probability variation pattern” is applied, the game ball may pass through the probability variation area because the second special winning opening is opened long. For this reason, in the case of "16 round probability variation pattern", if the game ball passes through the probability variation area arranged inside the second variable winning device 31 in the sixth round, after the jackpot game, " The probability variation function is activated to give the player the privilege of shifting to the “high probability state”.

Furthermore, if the "16 round probability variation pattern" is applied, regardless of whether or not the probability variation area has passed, even if the "time reduction function" is inactive in the game until then, after the jackpot game is over. By operating the "time reduction function", the privilege of shifting to the "time reduction state" is given to the player.

Here, the first big winning opening of the first variable winning device 30 is closed without waiting for the elapse of the longest opening time when a predetermined number of winnings (for example, 10 times = 10 game balls) occur in one round. To be done. In addition, similarly to the second big winning opening of the second variable winning device 31, when a predetermined number of winnings (for example, 10 times = 10 game balls) occur in one round, without waiting for the elapse of the longest opening time. Will be closed.

In any case, if the winning symbol corresponds to "any of the probability variation symbols other than the 12 round normal symbol", and if the game ball passes through the probability variation area during the big hit game, the internal state after the big hit game is "high probability. The privilege of shifting to the "time saving state" is given to the player. On the other hand, if the winning symbol corresponds to the "12 round normal symbol", it is difficult for the game ball to pass the probability variation area during the big hit game, so the internal state shifts to the "low probability time reduction state" after the big hit game ends. To do. In addition, even if the winning symbol corresponds to any one of the probability variation symbols other than the 12-round normal symbol, if the game ball does not pass through the probability variation region during the big hit game, the internal state is “low probability time after the big hit game ends. Move to "shortened state".

Further, in the operation pattern shown in this table, the inter-round interval time is the common “1.5 seconds”. The inter-round interval time is a waiting time set between rounds.

[Small hits]
Further, in the present embodiment, a small hit is provided as a winning type other than non-winning. When the small hit is won, the small hit game is performed separately from the big hit game, and the first variable winning device 30 is opened/closed (special game execution means). In other words, in the special symbol stop display process, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of a small hit, the small hit game (the first variable winning device 30 operates in the normal probability state or the high probability state). Game) is executed. In such a small hit game, the first variable winning device 30 opens and closes a predetermined number of times (for example, twice), but almost no winning of the first big winning opening occurs. Also, even if the small hit game is over, the "probability change function" will not operate, and the "time reduction function" will not operate, so it will be "high probability state" or "time reduction state". No benefits will be granted for transfer (this is not a prerequisite). In addition, even if you win the small hit in the "high probability state", the "high probability state" will not end after the small hit game ends, and even if you win the small hit in the "time reduction state", The "time reduction state" does not end after the winning game ends (except when the maximum number of times is reached). In addition, in the present embodiment, the game specification is to set a small hit, but it may be a game specification not to set a small hit.

[Special symbol fluctuation pretreatment]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of special symbol variation preprocessing. Hereinafter, each procedure will be described.

Step S2100: First, the main control CPU72 confirms whether the first special symbol working memory number or the second special symbol working memory number is remaining (greater than 0). This confirmation can be performed by referring to the value of the working memory number counter stored in the RAM 76. When the number of operating memories of both the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 0 (No), the main control CPU72 executes the demo setting process of step S2500.

Step S2500: In this process, the main control CPU72 generates a demonstration effect command. The demonstration effect command is output to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 9). When the demo setting process is executed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process. At the time of return, the return is made to the end address as described above (the same applies hereafter).

On the other hand, if the value of the working memory number counter of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is larger than 0 (Yes), the main control CPU72 next executes step S2200.

Step S2200: The main control CPU72 executes a special symbol storage area shift process. In this process, the main control CPU72 preferentially reads out one of the lottery random numbers (big hit determination random number, big hit symbol random number) stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76, which corresponds to the second special symbol. At this time, if the random numbers are stored in two or more sections, the main control CPU 72 sequentially reads the random numbers from the first section and erases (consumes) them, and then moves (shifts) the remaining random numbers one by one to the previous section. ) Let me. The read random number is stored in another temporary storage area, for example. When the random number corresponding to the second special symbol is not stored, the main control CPU72 reads the random number corresponding to the first special symbol and stores it in the temporary storage area. Each random number stored in the temporary storage area is used for internal lottery in the next big hit determination process. As a result, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol is given priority over the first special symbol. Note that the program may be one in which random numbers are simply read in the order in which they are stored, without providing such a priority for each special symbol. Further, in this process, the main control CPU72 subtracts one by one from the value of the working memory number counter (the first special symbol or the second special symbol, which is the shift of the random number) stored in the RAM76, and subtracts The latter value is set to the "number of working memories at the start of fluctuation". Thereby, in the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 9), the display mode of the number stored by the first special symbol working memory lamp 34a or the second special symbol working memory lamp 35a changes (decrease by 1). When the procedure up to this point is completed, the main control CPU72 next executes step S2300.

Step S2300: The main control CPU72 executes a big hit determination process (internal lottery). In this processing, the main control CPU72 first sets a range of the big hit value, and determines whether or not the read random number value is included in this range (lottery execution means). The range of the jackpot value set at this time is different between the normal probability state and the high probability state (when the probability varying function is activated), and in the high probability state, the range of the jackpot value is expanded to about 10 times that in the normal probability state. It If the random number value read at this time is within the range of the big hit value, the main control CPU72 sets the big hit flag (01H), and then proceeds to step S2400.

When the big hit flag is not set, the main control CPU 72 sets the range of the small hit value next in the same big hit determination process, and judges whether the read random number value is included in this range (lottery execution means). .. The "small hit" here is something other than the non-win (miss), but has a different property from the "big hit". That is, the “big hit” causes an opportunity (a game turning point) to shift to the “high probability state” or the “time reduction state”, but the “small hit” does not cause such an opportunity. However, the "small hit" is positioned as a condition that satisfies the condition for operating the first variable winning device 30, like the "big hit". The range of the small hit value set at this time may be different or the same in the normal probability state and the high probability state (when the probability varying function is activated). In any case, if the read random number value is within the range of the small hit value, the main control CPU72 sets the small hit flag, and then proceeds to step S2400. As described above, in the present embodiment, the range of the big hit value and the small hit value is preliminarily defined on the program as the hit range corresponding to other than the non-win, but the big hit judgment table and the small hit judgment table for each state are previously set. It is also possible to write each in the ROM 74, read this, and compare with the random number value to make a big hit determination.

Step S2400: The main control CPU72 determines whether or not the value (01H) is set to the big hit flag in the big hit determination process. If the value (01H) is not set in the jackpot flag (No), the main control CPU72 next executes step S2402.

Step S2402: The main control CPU72 determines whether or not the value (01H) is set to the small hit flag in the previous big hit determination process. If the value (01H) is not set in the small hit flag (No), the main control CPU72 next executes step S2404. The main control CPU 72 may determine whether the big hit (for example, 01H is set) or the small hit (for example, 0AH is set) according to the value of the common hit flag without separately preparing the big hit flag and the small hit flag.

Step S2404: The main control CPU72 executes a stop symbol determination process at the time of disengagement. In this process, the main control CPU72 sets the stop symbol number data at the time of the disengagement by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35. Further, the main control CPU72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (when out of sync) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. These commands are transmitted to the performance control device 124 in the performance control output process (step S212 in FIG. 9).

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

Step S2405: Next, the main control CPU72 executes the off-time variation pattern determination processing. In this process, the main control CPU72 determines the variation pattern number when the special symbol is out (variation pattern selection means). The variation pattern number is used to distinguish the type (pattern) of variation display of the special symbol and to correspond to the variation time required for the variation display. Since the variable time at the time of departure differs depending on whether or not it is in the "time reduction state", the main control CPU72 loads the game state flag in this process, and whether the current state is the "time reduction state". Confirm whether or not. In the "time-reduced state", the variation time at the time of deviation is set to a shortened time (for example, about 2.0 seconds) except when the reach variation is basically performed (variation time determination means during shortening) ). Further, even if the reach variation is not performed even if it is not the “time shortening state”, the variation time at the time of deviation is based on, for example, the “variable display start operation memory number (0 to 3)” set in step S2200. It may be shortened (for example, the number of working memory at the start of variable display→about 12.5 seconds, the number of working memory at the start of varying display→about 8 seconds, the number of working memory at the beginning of varying display 2→5 Approximately 2 seconds, the number of working memory at the start of variable display 3 → 2.5 seconds) In addition, the stop display time of the symbol at the time of deviation is constant (for example, about 0.5 seconds) regardless of the variation pattern. The main control CPU72 sets the value of the determined fluctuation time (at the time of deviation) to the fluctuation timer, and sets the value of the stop display time at the time of deviation to the stop symbol display timer.

In the present embodiment, if the result of the internal lottery corresponds to non-winning, for example, in the production, a control such as "reach production" is generated and is lost, or "reach production" is not generated and is controlled. I am trying. Then, in the "out-of-shift variation pattern selection table", variation patterns corresponding to a plurality of types of effects, for example, "non-reach effect" and "reach effect" are defined in advance. One of the fluctuation patterns will be selected. It should be noted that the reach effect includes various reach effects such as normal reach effect, long reach effect, super reach effect, and the like.

[Example of variation pattern selection table at the time of detachment]
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of the deviation variation selection table.
This selection table is a table (variation pattern defining means) used at the time of failure (when it is not won). Further, this selection table has a structure in which, for example, a "comparison value" and a "variation pattern number" are set and stored in order from the head address, one byte each. The “comparison value” includes, for example, eight stepwise different values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)”. The "variation pattern number" of "1" to "8" is assigned to each "comparison value".

The variation pattern numbers “1” to “5” correspond to the variation patterns that are out of reach without performing the reach effect, and the variation pattern numbers “6” to “8” are variation patterns that are out of reach after the reach. It corresponds. Here, the fluctuation pattern number “8” can be a specific fluctuation pattern. The specific variation pattern is a variation pattern in which a reach effect with a high expectation of winning (for example, super reach effect or the like) is selected. The variation pattern selection table may have different table contents depending on the number of working memories at the start of variation, the internal state (low probability state or high probability state, non-time reduction state or time reduction state), and the winning symbol (hereinafter, As well).

Here, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern have greatly different set lengths of fluctuation time. That is, the "non-reach fluctuation pattern" basically corresponds to a short fluctuation time (for example, about 2.0 seconds to 13.0 seconds depending on the number of working memories), whereas the "reach fluctuation pattern" is It corresponds to a fluctuation time that is more than twice that (for example, about 30 seconds to 150 seconds).

Then, the main control CPU72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random number value with the "comparison value" in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random number value is equal to or less than the comparison value, the comparison value is set to the comparison value. The corresponding variation pattern number is selected (variation pattern determining means). For example, if the fluctuation pattern determination random number value at that time is “190”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the random number value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “101”. 201” and the random number value. In this case, since the random number value is less than or equal to the comparison value, the main control CPU72 selects "2" as the corresponding fluctuation pattern number.

[Refer to Fig. 16: Special symbol fluctuation preprocessing]
The above-described steps S2404 and S2405 are the control procedure when the big hit determination result is out (when not winning), but when the decision result is big hit (step S2400: Yes) or small hit (step S2402: Yes) The main control CPU72 executes the following procedure. First, the case of a big hit will be described.

Step S2410: The main control CPU72 executes a big hit stop symbol determination process (winning type determination means). In this process, the main control CPU72, based on the big hit symbol random number, for each special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), determines the type of the winning symbol of this time (big hit stop symbol number). The relationship between the jackpot random number value and the type of winning symbol is defined in advance in the special symbol determination data table (winning type determining means). Therefore, the main control CPU72 can refer to the big hit stop symbol selection table in the big hit stop symbol determination process, and determine the type of winning symbol based on the big hit symbol random number from the stored contents.

[Winning pattern at the time of a big hit]
In the present embodiment, as the winning symbols that are selectively determined at the time of a big hit, roughly six types of winning symbols are prepared. The six types of breakdowns are "6 round probability variation pattern 1", "6 round probability variation pattern 2", "12 round probability variation pattern 1", "12 round probability variation pattern 2", "12 round normal pattern", "16 round probability variation pattern" It is. In addition, each winning symbol may further include a plurality of winning symbols. For example, if "6 round probability variation pattern 1", "6 round probability variation pattern 1a", "6 round probability variation pattern 1b", "6 round probability variation pattern 1c", and so on.

Further, in the present embodiment, the selection ratio of the winning symbols selected during the jackpot of the internal lottery corresponding to each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is different. Therefore, the main control CPU72 distinguishes the winning symbol to be selected depending on whether the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

[Stop symbol selection table for the first special symbol big hit]
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. When the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the first special symbol, the main control CPU 72 determines the kind of the winning symbol by referring to the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table (winning type defining means).

In the 1st special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the distribution value for each winning symbol is shown in the left column, and each distribution value “40”, “10”, “50” has a denominator of 100. It corresponds to the ratio of cases. In the second column from the left, "12 round probability variation pattern 1 (actual 4 rounds)", "12 round probability variation pattern 2 (actual 9 rounds)", "12 round normal symbol ( 9 rounds)” is shown. That is, at the time of a big hit corresponding to the first special symbol, the ratio of selecting "12 round probability variation symbol 1 (actual 4 rounds)" is 40/100 (=40%), and "12 round probability variation symbol 2 (actually 9 rounds)” is selected by 10/100 (=10%), and “12 rounds normal jackpot (actual 9 rounds)” is selected by 50/100 (=50%). .. The size of each distribution value corresponds to the selection ratio for each winning symbol using a big hit symbol random number.

In any case, when the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the first special symbol, the main control CPU72 performs a selection lottery based on the big hit symbol random number, the selection ratio shown in the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. The winning symbol is selectively determined with. Further, in the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, as shown in the third column from the left, for example, 2 bytes of command data is defined as the stop symbol command at the time of winning. The stop symbol command is described, for example, in a combination of MODE value-EVENT value, and the MODE value “B1H” of the upper byte among them is that the winning symbol of this time is selected at the time of the big hit of the first special symbol. Represents. Further, the EVENT values “01H”, “02H”, and “03H” of the lower byte represent the corresponding winning symbol types in the selection table. Therefore, for example, the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the first special symbol, when "12 round probability variation symbol 1" is selected as the winning symbol, the stop symbol command at the time of winning is described as "B1H01H". Will be.

As described above, when the main control CPU 72 selects a winning symbol from the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, it generates a stop symbol command at that time. The generated stop symbol command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in, for example, effect control output processing. Further, the main control CPU72 determines a big hit stop symbol number for the first special symbol based on the selected winning symbol.

[Number of probable changes]
In the second column from the right of the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the value of the probability variation number (ST number) given after the end of the big hit game is shown.
In the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the probability variation area during the big hit game, which corresponds to “12 round probability variation symbol 1” or “12 round probability variation symbol 2”, the probability variation number is given 170 times.
On the other hand, in the case of "12 round normal symbol", it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the probability variation area during the big hit game, so the probability variation number is not given. In addition, although it corresponds to "12 round probability variation pattern 1" or "12 round probability variation pattern 2", when the game ball does not pass the probability variation area during the big hit game, the probability variation number is not given.

[Time saving]
In the right column of the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the value of the number of times of saving (limit number) given after the end of the big hit game is shown.
In the present embodiment, if the game ball passes through the probability variation area during the big hit game, which corresponds to “12 round probability variation symbol 1” or “12 round probability variation symbol 2”, the time saving number is given 170 times.
On the other hand, when the “12-round normal symbol” is applied, the time saving number is given 100 times.
In addition, although it corresponds to "12 round probability variation pattern 1" or "12 round probability variation pattern 2", when the game ball does not pass through the probability variation area during the big hit game, the time saving number is given 100 times.

[2nd special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table]
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. When the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the second special symbol, the main control CPU 72 determines the type of the winning symbol by referring to the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table (winning type defining means).

Also in the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the distribution value for each winning symbol is shown in the left column, and each distribution value “60”, “20”, “20” has a denominator of 100. It corresponds to the ratio in the case of. Similarly, in the second column from the left, "16 round certainty variation design", "6 round certainty variation design 1", "6 round certainty variation design 2" corresponding to the distribution value are shown. That is, at the time of a big hit corresponding to the second special symbol, the proportion of the "16 round probability variation symbol" being selected is 60/100 (=60%), and the proportion of the "6 round probability variation symbol 1" being selected. Is 20/100 (=20%), and the ratio at which the “6 round probability variation pattern 2” is selected is 20/100 (=20%).

If the result of this big hit corresponds to the second special symbol, the main control CPU72 performs the selection lottery based on the big hit symbol random number, and selects the winning symbol at the selection ratio shown in the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. To make a decision. Similarly, in the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, as shown in the third column from the left, for example, 2-byte command data is defined as the stop symbol command at the time of winning. Again, the stop symbol command is described by the combination of MODE value-EVENT value, and the MODE value "B2H" of the upper byte among these is that the winning symbol of this time was selected during the big hit of the second special symbol. It means that. Further, the EVENT values “01H”, “02H”, and “03H” of the lower byte represent the corresponding winning symbol types in the selection table. Therefore, for example, the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the second special symbol, and when "16 round probability variation symbol" is selected as the winning symbol, the stop symbol command is described as "B2H01H". ..

As described above, when the main control CPU 72 selects the winning symbol from the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, it generates the stop symbol command at that time. The generated stop symbol command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in, for example, effect control output processing. Further, the main control CPU72 determines a big hit stop symbol number for the second special symbol based on the selected winning symbol.

[Number of probable changes]
The second column from the right of the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the value of the probability variation number (ST number) given after the end of the big hit game is shown.
In the present embodiment, the "16 round probability variation pattern", "6 round probability variation pattern 1" or "6 round probability variation pattern 2" corresponds to, if the game ball passes the probability variation area during the big hit game, the probability variation number is 170 times. Granted. Although it corresponds to "16 round probability variation pattern", "6 round probability variation pattern 1" or "6 round probability variation pattern 2", if the game ball does not pass the probability variation area during the big hit game, the number of probability variation is not given. ..

[Time saving]
In the right column of the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the value of the number of times saved (limit number) given after the end of the big hit game is shown.
In this embodiment, if the game ball passes through the probability variation area during the big hit game, which corresponds to “16 round probability variation symbol” or “6 round probability variation symbol 1”, the time saving number is given 170 times.
On the other hand, if the game ball passes through the probability variation area during the big hit game, which corresponds to “6 round probability variation pattern 2”, the number of time reductions is given 100 times.
In addition, although it corresponds to "16 round probability variation pattern", "6 round probability variation pattern 1" or "6 round probability variation pattern 2", if the game ball does not pass the probability variation area during the big hit game, the time saving number is 100 times. Granted.

[Refer to Fig. 16: Special symbol fluctuation preprocessing]
Step S2412: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a big hit time variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU72 determines the variation pattern (variation time and stop display time) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol based on the variation pattern determination random number shifted in step S2200. In addition, the main control CPU72 sets the value of the determined fluctuation time in the fluctuation timer, and also sets the value of the stop display time in the stop symbol display timer. In general, in the case of a big hit reach fluctuation, a fluctuation time longer than that at the time of losing is determined.

In the present embodiment, when the internal lottery results in a big hit, for example, a "reach effect" is generated in the effect to perform a big hit control. Then, in the "big hit variation pattern selection table", variation patterns corresponding to a plurality of types of "reach effects" are defined. When the big hit is hit, one of the variation patterns is selected. It will be.
Here, the reach effect includes various reach effects such as a normal reach effect, a long reach effect, a super reach effect, and the like. Further, at the time of winning when the time shortening function is activated, even if a variation pattern having a short variation time (a variation pattern which does not reach reach) is selected instead of a variation pattern having a long variation time, Good.

[Example of big hit variation pattern selection table]
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of the big hit time variation pattern selection table.
This selection table is a table used at the time of a big hit (variation pattern defining means). Further, this selection table has a structure in which, for example, a "comparison value" and a "variation pattern number" are set and stored in order from the head address, one byte each. The “comparison value” includes, for example, eight stepwise different values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)”. The "variation pattern number" of "61" to "68" is assigned to each "comparison value".

The variation pattern numbers “61” to “68” all correspond to variation patterns that are hit when the reach effect is performed. Here, the fluctuation pattern number “61” can be a specific fluctuation pattern.

The main control CPU72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random number value with the "comparison value" in the above variation pattern selection table, and if the random number value is less than or equal to the comparison value, it corresponds to the comparison value. A variation pattern number is selected (variation pattern determining means). For example, if the fluctuation pattern determination random number value at that time is “190”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the random number value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “101”. 201” and the random number value. In this case, since the random number value is less than or equal to the comparison value, the main control CPU72 selects "62" as the corresponding fluctuation pattern number.

[Refer to Fig. 16: Special symbol fluctuation preprocessing]
Step S2414: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a big hit other setting process. In this process, the main control CPU72, the type of winning symbol determined in the previous step S2410 (big hit stop symbol number) is any winning symbol, the value of the time shortening function operation flag (01H ) Is set in the flag area of the RAM 76 (time reduction state transition means, time reduction function operation means, advantageous game state transition means, special state transition means).

In the process of step S2414, the main control CPU72 determines the display mode of the stop symbol (big hit symbol) by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 based on the big hit stop symbol number. In addition, the main control CPU72 generates a lottery result command (at the time of big hit) together with a stop symbol command (at the time of big hit). These stop symbol commands and lottery result commands are also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output processing.

Next, the processing at the time of a small hit will be described.
Step S2407: The main control CPU72 executes a small hit stop symbol determination process. In this process, the main control CPU72 determines the type of winning symbol at the time of small hit (stop symbol number at small hit) based on the big hit symbol random number. Here, similarly, the relationship between the big hit symbol random number value and the type of the winning symbol at the time of the small hit is defined in advance in the special symbol selection table at the time of the small hit (the winning type defining means). In the present embodiment, in order to reduce the load on the main control CPU 72, the big hit symbol random number is used to determine the winning symbol at the time of the small hit, but a dedicated random number may be used separately.

[Winning pattern when small hit]
In the present embodiment, the winning symbol at the time of the small hit is only one type of "one-time open small hit symbol". However, in addition to this, for example, another type such as a "twice open small hit pattern" or a "three open small hit pattern" may be prepared. The "small win" as a result of the internal lottery does not trigger the subsequent state to change to the "high probability state" or "time reduction state", so "2 rounds (2 round (2 It is possible to provide a "single opening small hit pattern" without being bound by the regulation of "more than one opening".

Step S2408: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a small hitting variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU72 determines the variation pattern (variation time and stop display time) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol based on the variation pattern determination random number shifted in the previous step S2200 (variation pattern selection means). ). Further, the main control CPU72 sets the value of the determined fluctuation time in the fluctuation timer, and sets the value of the stop display time in the stop symbol display timer. In the present embodiment, the reach variation pattern can be selected in the case of a small hit, and the variation pattern equivalent to that in the normal deviation can be selected.

Step S2409: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a small hit other setting process. In this process, the main control CPU72 determines the display mode of the stop symbol (small hit symbol) by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 based on the small hit stop symbol number. In addition, the main control CPU72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (during a small hit) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. These stop symbol commands and lottery result commands are also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output processing.

Step S2415: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a special symbol variation start process. In this processing, the main control CPU72 selects the variation pattern data based on the variation pattern number (at the time of falling/at the time of hitting). In addition, the main control CPU72 sets the variation start flag of the special symbol in the flag area of the RAM76. Then, the main control CPU72 generates a variation start command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. This variation start command is also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU72 sets the special symbol changing process (step S3000) to the next jump destination, and returns to the special symbol game process.

[Fig. 14: Special symbol changing process, special symbol stop displaying process]
In the special symbol changing process, the main control CPU72 loads the value of the changing timer from the register to the timer counter, and then changes the value of the timer counter according to the passage of time (the count number of the clock pulse or the value of the interrupt counter). Decrement. Then, the main control CPU72 refers to the value of the timer counter, and controls the variable display of the special symbol until the value becomes 0. Then, when the value of the timer counter becomes 0, the main control CPU72 sets the special symbol stop displaying process (step S4000) to the next jump destination.

In the special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU72 controls the stop display of the special symbol based on the stop symbol determined in the stop symbol determination process (step S2404, step S2407, step S2410 in FIG. 16). Further, the main control CPU72 generates a symbol stop command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. The symbol stop command is transmitted to the production control device 124 in the production control output processing. When the stop symbol is displayed for a predetermined time in the special symbol stop displaying process, the main control CPU72 erases the symbol changing flag.

[Special symbol storage area shift processing]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of special symbol storage area shift processing. In the previous special symbol variation pre-processing, if the value of the working memory counter corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is greater than "0" (step S2100 in FIG. 16: Yes), the main control CPU72 Executes this special symbol storage area shift process. Hereinafter, each procedure will be described.

Step S2210: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the oldest one in the existing working memory corresponds to the first special symbol. That is, if the storage area of the RAM 76 is accessed and the oldest working memory among them does not correspond to the first special symbol but corresponds to the second special symbol (No), the main control CPU 72 next The process proceeds to step S2212.

Step S2212: The main control CPU72 designates the second special symbol as the special symbol of the target for shifting the storage area. This designation is performed, for example, by setting "02H" as the target symbol designation value.

Step S2214: On the other hand, when the oldest working memory corresponds to the first special symbol (step S2210: Yes), the main control CPU72 designates the first special symbol as the special symbol of the target for shifting the storage area. .. The designation in this case is performed by setting "01H" as the target symbol designation value, for example.

Step S2216: The main control CPU72 shifts the random number storage area of the RAM76 for the special symbol of the object designated in either step S2212 or step S2214. The specific contents of the processing are as described above in the special symbol variation preprocessing.

Step S2218: Next, the main control CPU72 subtracts the value of the working memory counter for the target special symbol. For example, if the target for shifting the storage area this time is the second special symbol, the main control CPU72 subtracts the value of the working memory counter corresponding to the second special symbol (-1).

Step S2220: Then, the main control CPU72 sets the "variation start time operation memory number" from the value of the operation memory counter after the subtraction. Note that, here, for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the value of the working memory counter may be added and then the "variation start time working memory number" may be set.

Step S2222: Also, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the special symbol to be shifted in the storage area this time is the second special symbol.
Step S2224: When the target is the second special symbol (step S2222: Yes), the main control CPU72 sets the working memory number reduction effect command for the second special symbol. The effect command set here is also generated as a command having a length of one word, but its configuration is in contrast to the above-described "effect command for increasing working memory number". That is, the effect command when the number of operating memories decreases is the value of the lower byte (for example, “00H” to “03H”) that indicates the number of operating memories after the reduction, with respect to the preceding value (for example, “BCH”) of the upper byte that indicates the command type. )) is added, and the value of the lower byte is further added (logical sum) with an additional value (for example, “10H”) meaning “reduction in the number of working memory due to consumption”. Therefore, with respect to the lower byte, the second place of the addition value "10H" is logically ORed to become "1", and this value represents "the result (change information) due to the decrease in the number of working memories". Will be things. In other words, if the lower byte of the command is "13H", it means that the number of working memories up to the previous time "4" (command notation is "14H") is decreased by 1, and the number of working memories this time is "3" (command The notation is "13H". Similarly, if the lower byte is "12H" to "10H", it is the result of decreasing the number of working memories "3" to "1" (command notation "13H" to "11H") up to the previous one by one. , That the number of working memories this time has become “2” to “0” (command notation is “12H” to “10H”). The preceding value “BCH” is a value indicating that the effect command this time is the operation memory number command for the second special symbol.

Step S2226: In addition, when the target of this time is the first special symbol (step S2222: No), the main control CPU72 sets the working memory number reduction effect command for the first special symbol. The command in this case is the same as the above except that the preceding value is a value (for example, "BBH") indicating that it is a working memory number command for the first special symbol.

Step S2228: Then, the main control CPU72 executes effect command output processing. This processing is for transmitting the operation memory number reduction effect command set in the previous step S2224 or step S2226 to the effect control device 124 (memory number notification means).
When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU72 returns to the special symbol variation preprocessing (FIG. 16).

[Processing during special symbol stop display]
Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the special symbol stop displaying process. Hereinafter, each procedure will be described.

Step S4100: The main control CPU72 subtracts the value of the stop symbol display timer (decrements by the interrupt period).

Step S4200: Then, the main control CPU72 determines whether or not the stop display time has ended, based on the value of the stop symbol display timer subtracted this time. Specifically, if the value of the stop symbol display timer is not 0 or less, the main control CPU72 determines that the stop display time has not ended yet (No). In this case, the main control CPU72 returns to the special symbol game process, jumps from the execution selection process (step S1000 in FIG. 14) in the next interrupt cycle, and repeatedly executes the special symbol stop displaying process.

On the other hand, if the value of the stop symbol display timer is 0 or less, the main control CPU72 determines that the stop display time has ended (Yes). In this case, the main control CPU72 next executes step S4250.

Step S4250: The main control CPU72 generates a symbol stop command and a stop display time end command. The symbol stop command and the stop display time end command are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. Further, the main control CPU72 erases the symbol changing flag here. The "stop display time end command" is a command indicating that the stop display time of the special symbol has ended (elapsed).

Step S4300: Here, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the value (01H) of the big hit flag is set. When the value of the big hit flag (01H) is set (Yes), the main control CPU72 next executes step S4350.

[At the time of winning]
Step S4350: The main control CPU72 sets the jump destination of the jump table to "the big winning variable winning device management process". The main control CPU 72 executes processing for setting various functions to non-operation in this processing. Specifically, the probability variation function is deactivated and the time reduction function is deactivated. As a result, before the special game (major role) is started, the state is shifted to the low probability non-time shortened state.

Step S4400: Then, the main control CPU72 sets "start big job (big hit game)" as an internal state flag on the control. Further, the main control CPU72 sets the value of the continuous operation number status according to the type of big hit symbol. For example, when the type of big hit symbol is “16 round probability variation symbol”, the value corresponding to “16 round” is set in the continuous operation number status. If the type of big hit symbol is “12 round probability variation symbol 1, 2” or “12 round normal symbol”, a value representing “12 round” is set in the continuous operation count status. Furthermore, when the kind of the big hit symbol is “6 round probability variation symbol 1, 2”, the value representing “6 round” is set in the continuous operation number status. Then, the main control CPU72 generates a state command indicating that the big hit. The state command representing the big hit is transmitted to the performance control device 124 in the performance control output process.

Step S4500: Then, the main control CPU72 generates a continuous operation number command. The continuous operation number command can be generated based on the type (stop symbol number) of the jackpot symbol determined in the previous jackpot stop symbol determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 16). For example, when the type of big hit symbol is “16 round probability variation symbol”, the continuous operation number command is generated as a value representing “16 round”. Further, when the type of big hit symbol is “12 round probability variation symbol 1, 2” or “12 round normal symbol”, the continuous operation number command is generated as a value representing “12 round”. Furthermore, when the type of the big hit symbol is “6 round probability variation symbol 1, 2”, the continuous operation number command is generated as a value indicating “6 round”. The generated continuous operation number command is transmitted to the performance control device 124 in the performance control output process.

When the above procedure is completed at the time of a big hit, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process.

[When not elected]
On the other hand, in the case other than the time of big hit, the following procedure is executed.
That is, if the main control CPU72 determines in step S4300 that the value of the big hit flag (01H) is not set (No), then it executes step S4600.

Step S4600: The main control CPU72 then confirms whether or not the value (01H) of the small hit flag is set. Then, if the value of the small hit flag (01H) is not set and it is simply a deviation (No), the main control CPU72 next executes step S4602.

Step S4602: The main control CPU72 sets the address of the special symbol variation preprocessing as the jump destination address of the jump table.

Step S4605: On the other hand, if the value of the small hit flag (01H) is set (step S4600: Yes), the main control CPU72 sets the address of the small winning combination variable winning device management processing as the jump destination address of the jump table. set.

Step S4606: Then, the main control CPU72 sets the "small hit start (in the small hit)" as the internal state flag on the control. Further, the main control CPU72 generates a state command indicating that the small hit. The state command indicating that the small hit is in progress is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

Step S4610: Next, the main control CPU72 loads the value of the frequency cut counter. The "counting counter" has respective counter values set in the probability variation count area and the time saving count area of the RAM 76 in the "high probability state" and the "time reduction state". In the present embodiment, since the so-called number-of-times cut probability variation function is adopted, when shifting to the “high probability time reduction state”, the number-of-times cut counter related to the high probability state is set to a predetermined numerical value (for example, 170 times), The number-of-times cutting counter related to the time reduction state is set to a predetermined numerical value (for example, 170 times or 100 times). Further, when shifting to the “low probability time shortened state”, the frequency cut counter for the high probability state is not set, and the number cut counter for the time shortened state is set to a predetermined numerical value (for example, 100 times).

Step S4620: The main control CPU72 confirms whether the loaded counter value is 0 or not. At this time, if the number-of-times cutting counter value is already 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process. On the other hand, if the number of times cut counter value is not 0 (No), the number of times cut counter value command is generated, and then the main control CPU72 executes step S4630.

Step S4630: The main control CPU72 decrements (counts by 1) the value of the number of times cut counter.
Step S4640: Then, the main control CPU72 determines whether or not the subtraction result is not zero. As a result of the subtraction, when the value of the number-of-times cutting counter is not 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process. On the other hand, when the value of the frequency cut counter becomes 0 (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S4650.

Step S4650: Here, the main control CPU72 resets the flag when the multi-cutting function is activated. In the present embodiment, when shifting to the “high probability time reduction state” corresponding to “any probability variation pattern other than the 6-round probability variation pattern 2”, the high-probability state and the time-reduction counter related to the time reduction state have predetermined numerical values. Since it is set to (for example, 170 times), it is the probability variation function operation flag and the time reduction function operation flag that are reset.

In addition, when shifting to the “high probability time reduction state” corresponding to the 6-round probability variation pattern 2, the frequency cut counter for the high probability state is set to a predetermined numerical value (for example, 170 times), and the number cut counter for the time reduction state is set. Is set to a predetermined numerical value (for example, 100 times). Therefore, it is the time shortening function operation flag that is reset when the 100th variation ends, and the probability variation function operation flag that is reset when the 170th variation ends (advantageous game state transition means). , Special state transition means).

Furthermore, when shifting to the "low probability time reduction state", the number-of-times-counting counter related to the time reduction state is set to a predetermined numerical value (for example, 100 times), so that only the time reduction function operation flag is reset. is there. As a result, the time-reduced state and the high-probability state end after the stop display of the special symbol. After finishing the above procedure, the special symbol game process is returned to.

[Display output management process]
Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 9) executed in the interrupt management process. The display output management process is a special symbol display setting process (step S1200), a normal symbol display setting process (step S1210), a state display setting process (step S1220), an operation memory display setting process (step S1230), and a continuous operation number display setting. This is a configuration including a subroutine group of processing (step S1240).

Of these, the special symbol display setting process (step S1200) and the normal symbol display setting process (step S1210), the operation memory display setting process (step S1230), as described above, the first special symbol display device 34, the second The special symbol display device 35, the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol working memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol working memory lamp 34a and the second special symbol working memory lamp 35a generate and output a drive signal to be applied to each LED. It is a process to do.

The state display setting process (step S1220) and the continuous operation number display setting process (step S1240) are processes of generating and outputting a drive signal to be applied to each LED of the game state display device 38. First, in the state display setting process, the main control CPU72 controls lighting of the probability variation state display lamp 38d and the time saving state display lamp 38e according to the value of the probability variation function operation flag or the time reduction function operation flag, respectively. For example, if the probability variation function operation flag is set to the value (01H) when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the LED corresponding to the probability variation state display lamp 38d. The probability variation state display lamp 38d continues to be lit until the big hit game regarding the special symbol is started, or until the probability variation function is turned off after the variation display of the special symbol is performed a prescribed number of times, and then non- The display can be switched (turned off). On the other hand, if the value (01H) is set in the time reduction function operation flag, the main control CPU72 causes the LED corresponding to the time saving state display lamp 38e to emit a lighting signal regardless of whether or not the power is turned on. Is output. Further, the main control CPU72 controls the lighting of the firing position designation lamp 38f according to the special game management status. For example, when the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 is activated by the big hit game or the small hit game, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the LED corresponding to the firing position designation lamp 38f. .. Further, when the value (01H) is set in the time reduction function operation flag, the main control CPU72 outputs a lighting signal to the LED corresponding to the firing position designation lamp 38f in addition to the time reduction state display lamp 38e. .. The firing position designation lamp 38f lights up from the start of the big hit game to the end of the "time shortened state" when the big hit game transitions to the "time shortened state", and does not light up when the "time shortened state" ends. OFF).

Further, the main control CPU72 controls the turning on of the big hit type display lamps 38a, 38b, 38c in the continuous operation number display setting process. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal for any of the big hit type display lamps 38a, 38b, 38c based on the value of the continuous operation number status. At this time, the target of outputting the lighting signal is any of the display lamps 38a, 38b, 38c corresponding to the big hit symbols designated by the value of the continuous operation number status. For example, if the value of the continuous operation count status specifies "16 rounds", the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the lamp 38c representing "16 rounds (16R)". If the value of the continuous operation count status specifies "12 rounds", the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the lamp 38b representing "12 rounds (12R)". Further, if the value of the continuous operation number status specifies "6 rounds", the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the lamp 38a representing "6 rounds (6R)".

[Variable winning device management processing during big hits]
Next, the details of the variable winning device management processing at the time of big hit will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of the variable winning device management processing at the time of big hit. Big winning variable winning device management processing, big winning game process selection processing (step S5100), big winning big winning opening pattern setting processing (step S5200), big winning big winning opening and closing operation processing (step S5300), big winning big This is a configuration including a subroutine group of a winning opening closing process (step S5400) and a big hit end process (step S5500).

Step S5100: In the big hit game process selection process, the main control CPU72 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (one of steps S5200 to S5500). That is, the main control CPU72 selects the program address of the process to be executed next from the jump table as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the jackpot variable winning device management process as the return address in the stack pointer. Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the process performed so far. For example, if the operation (opening/closing operation) of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 has not been started yet, the main control CPU 72 sets the big winning opening opening pattern as the next jump destination. (Step S5200) is selected. On the other hand, if the jackpot special winning opening opening pattern setting process has already been completed, the main control CPU72 selects the jackpot special winning opening/closing operation process (step S5300) as the next jump destination, and the jackpot large winning opening/closing operation. If the operation processing has been completed, the big winning opening special winning opening closing processing (step S5400) is selected as the next jump destination. When the big winning opening big winning opening opening/closing processing and the big winning opening big winning opening closing processing are repeatedly executed over the set number of continuous operations (round number), the main control CPU 72 ends the big hitting processing as the next jump destination ( Step S5500) is selected. Hereinafter, each processing will be described in more detail.

[Prize winning opening pattern setting process when jackpot]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of a big winning opening special opening opening pattern setting process. This process is for setting conditions such as the number of times the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 is opened/closed and the time of each opening during a big hit. Hereinafter, each procedure will be described.

Step S5204: The main control CPU72 executes a symbol-specific open pattern selection process. In this processing, the main control CPU72, according to the winning symbol of this time, the opening pattern of the special winning opening (the number of times of opening of each round and the time of each opening), the interval time between rounds, the number of counts in one round The number of winnings) and the operation pattern of the probability variation area solenoid 99 are selected. The opening pattern of the special winning opening for each winning symbol, the operation pattern of the solenoid 99 for the probability variation area, and the interval time between rounds are as described in the operation pattern of the variable winning device during the big hit shown in FIG. Note that the number of counts (maximum number of winnings) in one round is basically about 10, but there is almost no winning during opening for an extremely short time (about 0.1 seconds) (impossible). Not very difficult).

Step S5206: The main control CPU72 sets the number of execution rounds in this big hit game based on the winning design at the time of big hit selected in the previous big hit stop symbol determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 16). Specifically, if “16 round probability variation symbol” is selected as the winning symbol, the main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds to 16 times. Further, if "12 round probability variation symbol 1 or 2" or "12 round normal symbol" is selected as the winning symbol, the main control CPU72 sets the number of execution rounds to 12. Further, if "6 round probability variation symbol 1 or 2" is selected as the winning symbol, the main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds to 6 times. The number of execution rounds set here is stored in, for example, the buffer area of the RAM 76 using a corresponding value on the program.

Step S5208: Next, the main control CPU72, based on the special winning opening opening pattern and the operation pattern of the probability variation area solenoid 99 set in the previous step S5204, the jackpot open timer and the probability variation area timer (count the opening time of the probability variation area. Timer). The value of the timer set here becomes the opening time of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31, or the opening time of the probability variation area. In addition, if a time of about 20.0 to 29.0 seconds is set as the value of the big hit open timer and the probability variation area timer, the opening time will be the time of entering the big winning opening or the probability change during one opening. This is a sufficient time for the passage of the area to occur easily (for example, the time for which 10 or more game balls are fired by the firing control board set 174, preferably 6 seconds or more). On the other hand, if 0.1 seconds is set as the value of the big hit open timer and the probability variation area timer, the opening time is not impossible to enter the big winning opening or pass the probability variation area during one opening. In both cases, it is a short time that hardly occurs (becomes difficult) (for example, a time shorter than 1 second, preferably a time shorter than the interval between the game balls shot by the launch control board set 174).

Step S5210: Then, the main control CPU72, based on the special winning opening opening pattern and the operation pattern of the probability variation area solenoid 99 set in the previous step S5204, the big hit time interval timer and the probability variation area interval timer (probability variation area temporarily. Set a timer that counts the waiting time for closing. The value of the timer set here becomes the waiting time between the rounds during the big hit or the temporary closing time of the probability variation region.

Step S5212: When the above procedure is finished, the main control CPU72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening big winning opening opening/closing operation processing, and returns to the big winning variable winning apparatus management processing (FIG. 24).

[Big prize opening/closing operation processing at the time of big hit]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of a special winning opening opening/closing operation process during a big hit. This process is for controlling the opening/closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 at the time of a big hit. The procedure will be described below.

Step S5301: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the special winning opening interval timer is counting down. Specifically, it is possible to confirm whether or not the special winning opening interval timer is counting down by checking whether or not the special winning opening interval timer set in step S5314 below is already in operation. it can.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the special winning opening interval timer is counting down (Yes), the main control CPU72 executes step S5314. On the other hand, when it cannot be confirmed that the special winning opening interval timer is counting down (No), the main control CPU72 executes step S5302.

Step S5302: The main control CPU72 opens the first special winning opening or the second special winning opening. Specifically, based on the operation pattern of the variable winning device during the big hit shown in FIG. 15, the drive signal to be applied to the first big winning opening solenoid 90 or the second big winning opening solenoid 97 is output. As a result, the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 operates and shifts from the closed state to the open state.

Step S5303: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a release timer countdown process. In this processing, the countdown of the opening timer set in the previous big winning opening special winning opening opening pattern setting processing (step S5208 in FIG. 25) is executed.

Step S5303a: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the probability variation area interval timer is counting down. Specifically, by checking whether or not the probability variation area interval timer set in step S5314 below is already operating, it is possible to check whether the probability variation area interval timer is counting down.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the probability variation area interval timer is counting down (Yes), the main control CPU72 executes step S5314. On the other hand, when it is not possible to confirm that the probability variation region interval timer is counting down (No), the main control CPU72 executes step S5304.

Step S5304: the main control CPU72 executes a probability variation area opening process. Specifically, a drive signal to be applied to the probability variation area solenoid 99 is output based on the operation pattern of the variable winning device during the big hit shown in FIG. As a result, the probability variation area vane member 31d is opened, and the game ball can be guided to the probability variation area disposed inside the second variable winning device 31.

Step S5305: Next, the main control CPU72 executes the probability variation area timer countdown processing. In this processing, the probability variation area timer countdown set in the previous big winning opening special winning opening opening pattern setting processing (step S5208 in FIG. 25) is executed.

Step S5306: Subsequently, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the special winning opening opening time has ended. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the open timer after the countdown process is 0 or less, and if the value of the open timer is not 0 or less (No), the main control CPU72 then proceeds to step S5307a. To execute.

Step S5307a: Subsequently, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the probability variation area opening time has ended. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the probability variation area timer after the countdown process is 0 or less, and if the value of the open timer is not 0 or less (No), the main control CPU72 executes step S5308. Execute.

On the other hand, when the value of the probability variation region timer is 0 or less (Yes), the main control CPU72 executes step S5307b.

Step S5307b: Probability variation area closing processing is executed. Specifically, the process of stopping the output of the drive signal applied to the probability variation area solenoid 99 is executed. As a result, the probability variation area vane member 31d is closed, and the game ball cannot be guided to the probability variation area disposed inside the second variable winning device 31.

Step S5308: The main control CPU72 executes a winning ball number counting process. In this process, the number of game balls that have won the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 (the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening being opened) within the opening time is counted. Specifically, the main control CPU72 increments the value of the count number based on the winning detection signal input from the first count switch 84 or the second count switch 85 within the opening time.

Step S5310: Next, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the current count number is less than a predetermined number (10). This predetermined number defines the upper limit of the number of winning balls (upper limit of the number of prize balls) allowed per opening (one round of the big hit). If the number of counts has not yet reached the predetermined number (Yes), the main control CPU72 returns to the jackpot variable winning device management process. Then, when the big winning variable winning device management processing is executed next time, the main control CPU72 repeats the procedure of steps S5301 to S5310 because the jump destination is set to the big winning opening opening/closing operation processing at this stage. To do.

When determining in step S5306 that the special winning opening time has ended (Yes) or confirming that the count number has reached the predetermined number in step S5310 (No), the main control CPU72 next executes step S5312. ..

Step S5312: The main control CPU72 closes the first special winning opening or the second special winning opening. Specifically, the output of the drive signal applied to the first special winning opening solenoid 90 or the second special winning opening solenoid 97 is stopped. As a result, the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 shifts from the open state to the closed state.

Step S5313: The main control CPU72 executes a probability variation region closing process. Specifically, the process of stopping the output of the drive signal applied to the probability variation area solenoid 99 is executed. As a result, the probability variation area vane member 31d is closed, and the game ball cannot be guided to the probability variation area disposed inside the second variable winning device 31.

Step S5314: Next, the main control CPU72 executes an interval timer countdown process. In this processing, the main control CPU72 executes the countdown of the special winning opening interval timer and the probability variation area interval timer set in the big winning opening special opening opening pattern setting processing (step S5210 in FIG. 25).

Step S5315: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the special winning opening interval time is over. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the special winning opening interval timer after the countdown process is 0 or less, and if the value of the special winning opening interval timer is not equal to or less than 0 (No), the main control The CPU 72 returns to the end address of the variable winning device management processing at the time of big hit (FIG. 24). Then, when the big winning opening opening/closing operation process at the time of big hit is executed in the next call, the process jumps from the first step S5301 and directly executes step S5314. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the value of the special winning opening interval timer after the countdown processing has become 0 or less (Yes), the main control CPU72 executes step S5318.

Step S5318: The main control CPU72 increments the value of the opening number counter. The value of the opening counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76 with an initial value of 0, for example.

Step S5320: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the value of the release number counter after increment has reached the number set in the current round. Here, the reason why the "number of times set in the current round" is judged is, for example, "to open the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 multiple times in one round during a big hit". This is to correspond to the opening pattern. In this embodiment, such an opening pattern is not adopted, and the “number of times set in the current round” is set to once in each round. Therefore, in each round of the big hit game, the counter value reaches the set number of times in one opening/closing operation (Yes), and the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S5322.

On the other hand, when the pattern in which the opening/closing operation is repeated a plurality of times in one round is adopted, the counter value has not yet reached the set number at the end of one opening (No). In this case, when the main control CPU72 returns to the big winning variable winning a prize device management processing, the jump destination is set to the big winning opening opening/closing operation processing at the present stage, so the steps S5301 to S5320 are repeatedly executed. To do. As a result, in step S5318, the increment of the opening number counter proceeds, and when the counter value reaches the set number (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S5322.

Step S5322: The main control CPU72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening closing process at the time of big hit, and returns to the variable winning device managing process at big hit. Then, when the big winning time variable winning device management processing is executed next, the main control CPU72 next executes the big winning opening closing processing.

[Large winning prize closing process at the time of big hit]
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of a special winning opening closing process at the time of a big hit. The big winning opening closing process at the time of big hit is for continuing the operation of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31, or for ending the operation thereof. The procedure will be described below.

Step S5402: The main control CPU72 increments the round number counter. As a result, for example, the value of the round number counter becomes "1" at the stage of finishing the first round and proceeding to the second round.

Step S5404: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the value of the incremented round number counter has reached the set number of execution rounds. Specifically, the main control CPU72 refers to the value (1 to 15) of the incremented round number counter, and if the value is less than the set number of execution rounds (1 to 15 after subtraction) (No). Then, step S5405 is executed.

Step S5405: The main control CPU72 generates a round number command from the current value of the round number counter. This command is transmitted to the performance control device 124 in the performance control output processing. The production control device 124 can confirm the current round number based on the received round number command.

Step S5406: The main control CPU72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening opening/closing operation process at the time of big hit.

Step S5408: Then, the main control CPU72 resets the winning ball number counter, and returns to the jackpot variable winning device management process.

When the main control CPU72 next executes the big hit time variable winning device management processing, the main control CPU72 in the big hit game process selection processing (step S5100 in FIG. 24), the big hit time big winning opening opening/closing processing which is the next jump destination. To execute. After execution of the big winning opening/special opening/closing operation processing, the main control CPU72 executes the big winning opening/special opening closing processing again, and repeats steps S5402 to S5408. To do. As a result, the opening/closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 is continuously executed until the actual number of rounds reaches the set number of execution rounds (9 times or 16 times).

When the actual number of rounds reaches the set number of execution rounds (step S5404: Yes), the main control CPU72 next executes step S5410.

Step S5410, Step S5412: In this case, the main control CPU72 resets the round number counter (=0), and sets the next jump destination to the big hit end processing.

Step S5408: Then, the main control CPU72 resets the winning ball number counter, and returns to the jackpot variable winning device management process. As a result, when the main control CPU72 next executes the big winning time variable winning device management processing, this time the big winning time ending processing is selected.

[End processing at the time of big hit]
FIG. 28 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the big hit end processing. This big hit end processing is for adjusting the conditions for ending the operation of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 during the big hit. Hereinafter, description will be given along with an example of the procedure.

Step S5501: The main control CPU72 executes the big hit end time timer countdown processing. In this processing, the main control CPU 72 sets an initial value in the jackpot end time timer, and then counts down the timer (every time this module is called) as time elapses.

Step S5502: Next, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the big hit end time has elapsed. Specifically, if the value of the big hit end time timer is not yet 0, the main control CPU72 determines that the big hit end time has not elapsed (No). In this case, the main control CPU72 terminates this module and returns to the jackpot variable winning device management processing (FIG. 24).

After that, when the value of the jackpot end time timer becomes 0 with the passage of time, the main control CPU72 determines that the jackpot end time has passed (Yes), and executes step S5503 and thereafter.

Step S5503, Step S5504: The main control CPU72 resets the big hit flag (00H). As a result, the jackpot gaming state ends on the control processing of the main control CPU72. Further, the main control CPU72 erases "big hit" from the internal state flag here and declares the end of the major role as the internal state in the control processing. The main control CPU 72 resets the value of the continuous operation number status.

Step S5506: Next, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the value (01H) of the probability variation function operation flag is set. This flag is set in the previous switch input event process (step S28 in FIG. 10).

Step S5508: When the value of the probability variation function operation flag is set (step S5506: Yes), the main control CPU72 sets the probability variation number (for example, 170 times). The set value of the number of times of probability variation is stored in, for example, the probability variation counter area of the RAM 76 and becomes the number-of-times cutting counter value. The number of times of probability variation set here is the upper limit number of times that the variation of the special symbol (internal lottery) will be performed in a high probability state in the subsequent games. In the present embodiment, since a substantial upper limit is set for the high-probability state, the high-probability state may return to the low-probability state without obtaining a winning result (so-called number-of-times probability change). If the value of the probability variation function operation flag is not set (step S5506: No), the main control CPU72 does not execute step S5508.

Step S5510: Next, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the value (01H) of the time reduction function operation flag is set. This flag is set in the big hit time and other setting processing (step S2414 in FIG. 16) during the previous special symbol variation preprocessing.

Step S5512: Then, when the value of the time reduction function operation flag is set (step S5510: Yes), the main control CPU72 sets the number of time reductions (for example, 100 times or 170 times). Here, which time saving number is set depends on the value of the probability variation function operation flag. That is, the main control CPU72 sets 170 times as the time saving number if the value of the probability variation function operation flag is set (high probability time reduction state transition means, advantageous game state transition means), and the value of the probability variation function operation flag. If is not set, 100 times is set as the number of time reductions (low probability time reduction state transition means, advantageous game state transition means). However, the main control CPU72, even if the value of the probability variation function operation flag is set, if the winning symbol corresponds to the 6 round probability variation symbol 2, sets 100 times as the number of time saving (advantageous game) State transition means, special state transition means). The set value of the hour/hour count is stored in the hour/hour count area of the RAM 76. The number of times saved here is the upper limit number for shortening the variation time of the special symbol in the subsequent games. If the value of the time reduction function operation flag is not set (step S5510: No), the main control CPU72 does not execute step S5512.

Step S5514: Then, the main control CPU72 generates a state designation command based on various flags. Specifically, with the reset of the big hit flag or the end of the big role, a state designation command representing "normal" is generated as the game state. If the probability variation function operation flag is set, a state designation command representing "high probability middle" is generated as the internal state, and if the time reduction function operation flag is set, the state reduction is "time reduction in progress". Is generated. These state designation commands are transmitted to the performance control device 124 in the performance control output processing.

Step S5516: After going through the above procedure, the main control CPU72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening opening pattern setting process.

Step S5518: Then, the main control CPU72 sets the jump destination in the execution selection process (step S1000 in FIG. 14) in the special symbol game process to the special symbol variation preprocess. After completing the above procedure, the main control CPU72 returns to the jackpot variable winning device management process.

[Variable winning device management processing during small hits]
Next, the details of the variable winning device management processing at the time of a small hit will be described. FIG. 29 is a flow chart showing a configuration example of the variable winning device management processing at the time of a small hit. The variable winning a prize device management process at the time of a small hit is a game process selection process at the time of a small hit (step S6100), a large winning a prize opening pattern setting process at a small hit (step S6200), and a large winning a prize opening/closing process at small hit (step S6300). , The small winning big winning opening closing process (step S6400) and the small winning end process (step S6500) are included.

Step S6100: In the small hit game process selection process, the main control CPU72 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (one of steps S6200 to S6500). That is, the main control CPU72 selects the program address of the process to be executed next from the jump table as the address of the jump destination, and sets the end of the variable winning device management processing at the time of small hits as the return address in the stack pointer. .. Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the process performed so far. For example, if the operation (opening/closing operation) of the first variable winning device 30 has not been started yet, the main control CPU72 selects the small winning big winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S6200) as the next jump destination. To do. On the other hand, if the small winning big winning opening opening pattern setting process has already been completed, the main control CPU72 selects the small winning big winning opening opening/closing process (step S6300) as the next jump destination, and the small winning large If the winning opening opening/closing operation processing is completed, the small winning big winning opening closing processing (step S6400) is selected as the next jump destination. When the small winning big winning opening opening/closing processing and the small winning large winning opening closing processing are repeatedly executed over the set number of consecutive operations, the main control CPU 72 determines the small hitting end processing (step) as the next jump destination. S6500) is selected. Hereinafter, each processing will be described in more detail.

[Prize winning opening pattern setting process for small hits]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of a big winning opening opening pattern setting process at the time of a small hit. This processing is for setting conditions such as the number of times the first variable winning device 30 is opened/closed and the time of each opening during a small hit. Hereinafter, each procedure will be described.

Step S6212: The main control CPU72 sets the "small hitting open pattern". In the case of the present embodiment, for the “small hitting open pattern”, for example, the open pattern of “0.1 second open” is set for the first and second times, respectively. Since there is no concept of “round” for “small hit”, the “open pattern” is also expressed as “first open” or “second open”.

Step S6214: The main control CPU72 sets the number of times of opening the special winning opening to, for example, two times, based on the special winning opening opening pattern set in the previous step S6212. The number of releases set here is stored in, for example, the buffer area of the RAM 76.

Step S6216: Next, the main control CPU72 sets the small hit opening timer. The value of the timer set here is the opening time per operation when activating the first variable winning device 30. In the present embodiment, the value of the small hit opening timer is set to 0.1 second, and such a releasing time hardly causes a winning in the special winning opening during one opening (it is difficult. It becomes a short time (for example, a time shorter than 1 second, preferably a time shorter than the interval between the game balls shot by the launcher unit).

Step S6218: The main control CPU72 sets the small hit time interval timer. The value of the timer set here is a waiting time for each opening/closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 a plurality of times during a small hit, and this timer value is set to about 2 seconds, for example.

Step S6220: When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening opening/closing operation process at the time of small hit, and returns to the variable winning device management processing at the time of small hit (FIG. 29). Then, the main control CPU72 executes a small winning big winning opening opening and closing operation process (step S6300).

[Large winning opening opening/closing operation processing for small hits]
FIG. 31 is a flow chart showing an example of a procedure of a big winning opening opening/closing operation process at the time of a small hit. This process is for controlling the opening/closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 at the time of a small hit. The procedure will be described below.

Step S6301: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the interval timer is counting down. Specifically, by checking whether or not the interval timer set in step S6314 below is already operating, it is possible to check whether or not the interval timer is counting down.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the interval timer is counting down (Yes), the main control CPU72 executes step S6314. On the other hand, if it is not possible to confirm that the interval timer is counting down (No), the main control CPU72 executes step S6302.

Step S6302: The main control CPU72 opens the first special winning opening. Specifically, the drive signal applied to the first special winning opening solenoid 90 is output. As a result, the first variable winning device 30 operates and shifts from the closed state to the open state.

Step S6304: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a release timer countdown process. In this process, a countdown of the open timer set in the previous small winning big winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S6216 in FIG. 30) is executed.

Step S6306: Subsequently, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the opening time has expired. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the open timer after the countdown process is 0 or less. If the value of the open timer is not 0 or less (No), the main control CPU72 then proceeds to step S6308. To execute.

Step S6308: The main control CPU72 executes a winning ball number counting process. In this process, the number of game balls that have won the first variable winning device 30 (the first big winning opening being opened) within the opening time is counted. Specifically, the main control CPU72 increments the value of the count number based on the winning detection signal input from the first count switch 84 within the opening time.

Step S6310: Next, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the current count number is less than a predetermined number (10). This predetermined number defines the upper limit of the number of winning balls (upper limit of the number of prize balls) allowed per one opening (one opening at the time of a small hit). If the counted number has not reached the predetermined number (Yes), the main control CPU72 returns to the variable winning device management process at the time of small hit (FIG. 29). When the small hitting variable winning device management processing is executed next time, the jump destination is set to the small winning opening special winning opening opening/closing operation processing at this stage, so the main control CPU72 executes the procedure of steps S6301 to S6310. Execute repeatedly.

When determining in step S6306 that the opening time has ended (Yes) or confirming that the count number has reached the predetermined number in step S6310 (No), the main control CPU72 next executes step S6312. Here, since the value of the opening timer is set to a short time for the opening at the time of the small hit, the main control CPU72 normally performs the step before confirming that the count number has reached the predetermined number in step S6310. In most cases, it is determined in S6306 that the opening time has expired.

Step S6312: The main control CPU72 closes the first special winning opening. Specifically, the output of the drive signal applied to the first special winning opening solenoid 90 is stopped. As a result, the first variable winning device 30 returns from the open state to the closed state.

Step S6314: Next, the main control CPU72 executes an interval timer countdown process. In this processing, the main control CPU72 executes the countdown of the interval timer set in the small winning big winning opening opening pattern setting processing (step S6218 in FIG. 30).

Step S6315: the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the interval time has ended. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the interval timer after the countdown process is 0 or less, and if the value of the interval timer is not 0 or less (No), the main control CPU 72 can change at the time of small hit. It returns to the end address of the winning device management processing (FIG. 29). Then, when the small winning big winning opening opening/closing operation process is executed in the next call, the process jumps from step S6301 at the beginning and directly executes step S6314. On the other hand, if it is confirmed that the value of the interval timer after the countdown process has become 0 or less (Yes), the main control CPU72 executes step S6316.

Step S6316: The main control CPU72 sets the next jump destination to the small winning big winning opening closing process, and returns to the small winning variable winning device managing process. Then, when the small winning variable winning a prize device management process is executed next, the main control CPU72 next executes a small winning big winning opening closing process.

[Large winning opening closing process when small hit]
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of a big winning opening closing process at the time of a small hit. The small winning big winning opening closing process is for continuing the operation of the first variable winning device 30 or for ending the operation thereof. The procedure will be described below.

Step S6412: The main control CPU72 increments the value of the opening number counter.

Step S6414: Next, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the value of the incremented release number counter has reached the set release number. The number of times of opening is set in the special winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S6214 in FIG. 30). If the value of the opening counter does not reach the set opening number (No), the main control CPU72 executes step S6416.

Step S6416: The main control CPU72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening opening/closing operation process at the time of small hit.
Step S6430: Then, the main control CPU72 resets the winning ball number counter, and returns to the variable winning device management processing at the time of small hit (FIG. 29).

When the main control CPU72 next executes the variable winning device management processing, the main control CPU72 in the small hitting game process selection processing (step S6100 in FIG. 29), the main winning CPU opening/closing operation processing during the small jump when it is the next jump destination. To execute. Then, after executing the small winning big winning opening opening/closing operation process, the main control CPU72 executes again the small winning large winning opening closing process until the actual opening number reaches the set opening number (two times). The opening/closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 is repeatedly executed.

When the actual number of times of opening at the time of small hit reaches the set number of times of opening (step S6414: Yes), the main control CPU72 next executes step S6418.

Steps S6418, S6420: In this case, the main control CPU72 resets the opening number counter (=0), and sets the next jump destination to the small hitting end processing.

Step S6430: Then, the main control CPU72 resets the winning ball number counter, and returns to the small-winning variable winning device management process (FIG. 29). As a result, when the main control CPU72 next executes the variable winning device management process, the small hitting end process is selected this time.

[End processing for small hits]
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of a small hitting end process. This small hitting end process is for adjusting the conditions for ending the operation of the first variable winning device 30 during the small hit. Hereinafter, description will be given along with an example of the procedure.

Step S6502: The main control CPU72 executes a small hitting end time timer countdown process. In this processing, the main control CPU72 sets an initial value to the small hitting end time timer, and then counts down the timer (every time this module is called) with the lapse of time.

Step S6504: Next, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the small hitting end time has elapsed. Specifically, if the value of the small hitting end time timer is not yet 0, the main control CPU72 determines that the small hitting end time has not elapsed (No). In this case, the main control CPU72 terminates this module and returns to the variable winning device management processing at the time of small hit (FIG. 29).

After that, when the value of the small hitting end time timer becomes 0 with the lapse of time, the main control CPU72 determines that the small hitting end time has elapsed (Yes), and executes step S6506 and subsequent steps.

Step S6506, Step S6508: The main control CPU72 resets the value of the small hit flag (00H), and erases "in small hit" from the internal state flag to end the small hit game. In the case of a small hit, the internal conditioner does not operate in particular, so such a procedure is merely intended to clear the flag.

Step S6510: After going through the above procedure, the main control CPU72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening opening pattern setting process at the time of small hit.

Step S6512: Then, the main control CPU72 sets the jump destination in the execution selection process (step S1000 in FIG. 14) in the special symbol game process to the special symbol variation preprocess. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU72 returns to the small winning variable winning device management process.

[Game Flow (1)]
FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating a game flow developed in the case of corresponding to “12 round normal symbol” or “12 round probability variation symbol 1, 2” in the normal mode.
When the game is started on the pachinko machine 1, the game is started from the [F1] normal mode. "Normal mode", the winning probability of the special symbol is "low probability state", and the winning probability of the ordinary symbol is "low probability state". In this way, since the [F1] normal mode is in the "low probability non-time shortened state", by inserting the game ball into the middle start winning port 26, the first special symbol starts changing and the game is started. I will proceed.

In [F1] normal mode, if you win the big hit of [F2] "12 round normal design", [F3] 12 round big hit game (battle bonus) is executed, and [F4] you lose the battle during the big role. , [F5] Transition to coast mode.

[F5] The coast mode is a low probability time reduction state. [F5] In the coast mode, if the winning result is not obtained and the [F6] special symbol fluctuates 100 times, the process shifts to the [F1] normal mode.

[F1] In the normal mode, if you win the big hit of [F7] "12 round probability variation symbols 1 and 2", [F3] 12 round big hit game (battle bonus) is executed, and [F8] In the battle during the big role. win.

Then, in the sixth round of the [F9] 12-round big hit game, when the game ball passes through the probability variation area (when a V prize is won), [F10] an effect indicating that a V prize has occurred is executed, and [F11] fireworks Move to rush.

[F11] The firework rush is in a high probability time shortened state. In [F11] fireworks rush, if the result of the winning is not obtained and the [F12] special symbol fluctuates 170 times, it shifts to the [F1] normal mode.

On the other hand, if the game ball does not pass through the probability variation area in the sixth round of the big hit game, although it corresponds to [F13] "12 round probability variation symbols 1 and 2" (if no V prize is won), [F10] V An effect indicating that no winning has occurred is executed, and the mode shifts to [F5] coast mode.

[Game Flow (Part 2)]
FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating a game flow that is developed in the case of corresponding to “16 round probability variation pattern” or “6 round probability variation pattern 1 or 2” in fireworks rush or coast mode.
[F5] Coast mode or [F11] If you win the jackpot of [G1] "16 round probability variation pattern" in fireworks rush, [G2] 16 round jackpot game (special bonus) is executed.

[G3] When the game ball passes the probability variation area in the sixth round of the 16-round big hit game (when a V prize is won), [G4] an effect indicating that a V prize is generated is executed, and the big hit game is ended. Afterwards, it shifts to [F11] fireworks rush.

On the other hand, although it corresponds to the [G5] 16 round probability variation pattern, if the game ball does not pass through the probability variation area in the 6th round of the big hit game (when no V prize is won), [G6] V prize does not occur. The effect indicating that is done is executed, and after the big hit game is over, the [F5] coast mode is entered.

[F5] Coast mode or [F11] If you win the big hit of [G10] "6 round probability variation pattern 1, 2" in fireworks rush, [G11] 6 round big hit game (normal bonus effect) is executed.

[G12] When the game ball passes through the probability variation area in the sixth round of the 6-round big hit game (when a V prize is won), [G13] an effect indicating that a V prize has occurred is executed, and the big hit game ends. Afterwards, it shifts to [F11] fireworks rush.

On the other hand, if [G14] "6 round probability variation symbols 1 and 2" is met, but the game ball does not pass through the probability variation area in the 6th round of the big hit game (if no V prize is won), [G15] V The effect indicating that no winning has occurred is executed, and then the [F5] coast mode is entered. In addition, although not shown in particular, it corresponds to "6 round probability variation pattern 2", and when 100 changes have passed after shifting to fireworks rush, it shifts to normal mode, but internally it becomes a high probability non-time shortened state. ing.

It should be noted that the above game flow shows an example of a typical game flow, and does not cover all the flow of games.

[Example of effect image]
Next, the effect image actually displayed on the liquid crystal display 42 in the pachinko machine 1 will be described with some examples. As described above, when the big hit internal lottery is performed in the pachinko machine 1, the variation pattern (variation time) is determined under the control of the main control CPU 72, and the variation display by the first special symbol and the second special symbol is performed. Be displayed (pattern display means). However, since the first special symbol and the second special symbol themselves are lighting/blinking display by the 7-segment LED, they are poor in appealing power in appearance. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, the variable display effect using the effect pattern is performed.

The effect symbols include, for example, three effect symbols including a left effect symbol, a middle effect symbol, and a right effect symbol, which are displayed side by side on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 in the left, middle, and right directions (see FIG. 1). ). Each effect design is, for example, a design of a picture card to which a character is attached together with the numbers "1" to "9". Here, the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol all constitute a symbol row in which the numbers are arranged in descending order of "9" to "1". Such a symbol string is variably displayed so as to vertically flow (scroll) in the left area, the middle area, and the right area on the screen.

FIG. 36 is a continuous view showing an example of effect images corresponding to variable display and stop display of special symbols. It should be noted that here, regarding the variation of the special symbol at the time of non-winning (out), an example of the variation display effect and the stop display effect (result display effect) performed using the effect symbol is shown. This variable display effect is a line between the start of the variable display of the special symbol (here, the first special symbol, but it may be the second special symbol) and the stop display (including the fixed stop). It corresponds to a series of directed productions. The stop display effect is an effect in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the result of the internal lottery at that time is expressed as a combination of the effect symbols. Here, first, before describing the specific contents of the control process, a basic flow of the variation display effect and the stop display effect for each variation employed in the present embodiment will be described.

[Before change display]
In FIG. 36 (A): For example, in a state before the first special symbol starts changing (a state where the demonstration effect is not in progress), a row of three effect symbols is displayed large in the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. ing. At this time, in accordance with the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the effect symbol is also stopped and displayed.

[Memory display effect]
Further, in the pre-change display area X1 at the bottom of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, markers (indicated by reference symbols M1 and M2 in the drawing) indicating the number of working memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed. ing. As for these markers M1 and M2, the respective display numbers represent the first special symbol, the operation memory number of the second special symbol (the display number of the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a). And, the number of displays increases or decreases in conjunction with the change in the number of working memories during the game.

As for the markers M1 and M2, in order to facilitate visual discrimination, the marker M1 corresponding to the first special symbol is displayed, for example, in the shape of a circle (◯), and the marker M2 corresponding to the second special symbol is, for example, a heart. It is displayed as a figure. In the example shown in the figure, all four markers M1 are lit to indicate that the number of working memories of the first special symbol is four, and all the markers M2 are non-display (shown by broken lines). Indicates that the number of working memories of the second special symbol is 0 (memory display effect).

Further, during the variable display of the effect symbols, for example, a fourth symbol (with reference symbols Z1 and Z2 in the figure) is displayed at the upper right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. The fourth symbols Z1 and Z2 are "fourth effect symbols" following the left/middle/right effect symbols, and during variable display of effect symbols, they are variably displayed in synchronization with this. It should be noted that the fourth symbols Z1 and Z2 are merely simple marks (for example, a figure of "□") colored, and for example, variable display can be expressed by changing the display color. The fourth symbol Z1 corresponds to the first special symbol, and the fourth symbol Z2 corresponds to the second special symbol.

Further, the fourth symbols Z1 and Z2 are stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, white display color) corresponding to the deviation. This is for objectively clarifying that the stop display effect is correctly performed and the pachinko machine 1 is operating normally. Therefore, if the result of the internal lottery is actually "6 round jackpot", "12 round jackpot", or "16 round jackpot" instead of "defeat", a mode corresponding to them (for example, blue display color or red display color) Etc.), the fourth symbols Z1 and Z2 are stopped and displayed.

[Begin changing display]
In FIG. 36 (B): For example, in synchronization with the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol, the variable display effect is started by scrolling fluctuation of the three symbol rows on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42 (symbol effect). Execution means). That is, in synchronization with the start of the fluctuation of the first special symbol, the display of the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol in the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42 is scrolled vertically (flowing) so that the variable display is performed. The production is started. Further, the markers M1 and M2 are displayed in the pre-change display area X1 of the strip portion in the lower part of the liquid crystal display 42 before the start of the change, but are displayed in the lower left part of the liquid crystal display 42 after the start of the change. It moves to the changing display area X2 based on the displayed pedestal image, and continues to be displayed until the change of the special symbol (effect symbol) is stopped and displayed (memorized image display maintaining effect). In addition, in the figure, the variable display of the effect design is simply indicated by a downward arrow. Also, during the variable display, the individual effect symbols are displayed in a transparent state (transparent display), and at this time, the background image of the effect symbol is displayed in the display screen in a state where it is easy to see. Has been done.

In this case, the background image represents a scene in which a female character wearing a yukata is sitting on a chaise lounge and relaxing as if he or she is in the evening cool. Such a background image expresses that the stay mode in the production is, for example, the “normal mode”. In the present embodiment, the “normal mode” corresponds to a normal state in which the time reduction function is inactive and the probability variation function is inactive. In addition to this, various modes are provided for production, and a background image having a different landscape or scene is prepared for each mode (state display production execution means). The difference between these modes may correspond to an internal “time reduction state” or a “high probability state”. Although not shown in particular here, it is also possible to adopt a mode in which the notice production is performed after that, for example, by displaying an image of a character, an item, or the like in the display screen.

Further, during the variable display of the effect symbol, the fourth symbol Z1 is variably displayed at the upper right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, and the fourth symbol Z1 expresses the variable display by changing its display color.

[Stop left pattern]
In FIG. 36(C): For example, when a certain amount of time (about half of the change time) has passed, the left effect design stops changing first. In this example, the effect symbol representing the number "8" is stopped at the left side position of the screen. Note that the illustration of the background image is omitted here (the same applies hereafter).

[Demonstration example when the number of working memories decreases]
Here, as shown in (B) in FIG. 36, since the number of working memories of the first special symbol decreases by one with the start of variation, the number of markers M1 displayed is linked with that. It has been reduced by one. For example, if there are four working memory numbers by then, only one of the oldest (old) memory number display in the marker M1 is moved to the changing display area X2, and the effect consumed by the internal lottery is also combined. Done. As a result, it is possible to teach the player that the working memory number has been consumed for the first special symbol even in the production.

Then, in the example of (C) in FIG. 36, since the marker M1 at the beginning in the storage order is moved to the changing display area X2, the remaining display in the pre-change display area X1 becomes three. An effect is produced in which the three markers M1 remaining on the screen are displaced by one each in one direction (here, to the left). As a result, the context of the change in the number of working memories is accurately expressed on the performance, and for the player, "the working memory is consumed and decreased by one" and "the working memory is consumed and a special symbol is given. Is fluctuating” can be taught intuitively and easily.

[Right production design stop]
36(D): Following the left effect design, the right effect design stops changing thereafter. In this example, the effect symbol representing the number "3" is stopped at the inner position of the screen. Since it has already been determined that a reach state will not occur at this point, it is almost apparent that the change this time is a non-reach (normal) change. Here, reach variation due to slip patterns and the like is excluded. The "slip pattern" means, for example, once the effect design representing the number "7" has stopped, the design row slides by one design and the effect design representing the number "8" stops, and thereby develops to reach. Is to do. Alternatively, once the effect symbol representing the number “9” has stopped, the symbol string slips backward by one symbol and the effect symbol representing the number “8” stops, and thus the pattern that develops to reach is also stopped. is there. In addition, after the production symbol representing a completely different number such as "5" is once stopped, when a character appears on the screen and the right production symbol sequence is changed again, the number "8" is represented. There is also a pattern in which production patterns stop and develop into reach.

[Stop display effect]
In FIG. 36 (E): In synchronization with the stop display of the first special symbol, the last medium effect symbol is stopped. If the result of the internal lottery this time is non-winning, and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in the non-winning (out) mode, the effect display is also stopped and displayed in the non-winning (outside) mode. Be seen. That is, in the illustrated example, the effect symbol representing the number "1" is stopped at the middle position of the screen, and in this case, the effect symbol combination is "8"-"1"-"3". Since it is a gap, it is expressed in the production that the fluctuation this time corresponds to a normal “delamination”. At this time, the fourth symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, white display color) corresponding to the deviation.

Further, when the stop display effect is performed, the marker M1 which has moved to the changing display area X2 and continued to be displayed is also hidden. Therefore, it is possible to intuitively and easily teach the player that "the change of the special symbol has ended".

The above is an example of the variable display effect and the stop display effect (at the time of non-winning) performed by using the effect symbol for each change. Through such an effect, the player can be expected to win, and finally the result of the internal lottery can be clearly taught on the effect.

Further, although the above-described example is for non-winning, after the reach effect is executed during the variable display effect during the big hit (winning), the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the big hit mode in the stop display effect. At this time, the stop display mode of the effect symbol basically corresponds to the winning symbol (stop display mode of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35) internally selected by the main control CPU 72. Selected.

[Demonstration example during a big hit]
FIG. 37 is a continuous diagram showing the flow of the reach effect (super reach effect) executed at the time of a big hit (winning). Here, in addition to the reach effect, a variable display effect, a stop display effect, and a notice effect are included. In addition, an example of the notice effect (pre-reach notice effect, post-reach notice effect) executed during the variable display effect will be described.

The reach production below is, for example, after the variable display according to the variation pattern at the time of the big hit is performed on the first special symbol display device 34, the first special symbol is a big hit mode (for example, "self" and "yo" of the 7-segment LED). , “Mouth”, “Mimi”, “F”, “E”, “L”, “Γ”, etc.) are executed (reach effect execution means). In addition, in FIG. 37, each effect symbol is simplified and shown only in the figure. Further, the markers M1 and M2, the fourth symbols Z1 and Z2, the display area before change X1 and the display area during change X2 are omitted (the same applies to the following drawings). Hereinafter, description will be given along the flow of the production.

[Variable display production]
In FIG. 37 (A): For example, a row of left effect symbols, middle effect symbols, and right effect symbols on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 in the vertical direction (for example, from the top, approximately in synchronization with the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol). The variable display effect is started by scrolling downward.

[Preliminary notice production before reach (first stage)]
37(B): Next, in the relatively early stage of the variable display effect, the first-stage pre-reach notice effect using the character image (picture card) is performed. The pre-reach advance notice effect is a notice effect in which the change of the mode progresses step by step from the first stage to a plurality of stages (for example, the second to fifth stages) according to a predetermined order. The design image used in this pre-reach notice production is located in front of the production design that is variably displayed on the screen, and is displayed so as to appear, for example, from the left edge of the screen (other appearance modes). But you can.) It should be noted that the "preliminary notice before reach" means that the possibility of reach or the possibility of a big hit is given before any effect symbol is stopped and displayed. By executing such "pre-reach notice production", it is possible to obtain the effect that the player has the expectation that "there may be development into a reach=the possibility of a big hit increases".

[Preliminary notice production before reach (second stage)]
In FIG. 37(C): after the first stage aspect of the pre-reach occurrence advance notice effect is executed, the change of the aspect of the pre-reach advance notice effect proceeds to the second stage. Here, as a notice effect before the second stage reach occurrence, an effect using a picture image of a character different from the previous one is performed. Specifically, another pattern image additionally appears from the right end of the screen and is displayed so as to overlap the front of the previously displayed pattern image. Further, the size of the picture image displayed at this time is larger than that of the picture image previously displayed. Then, the production by the sound output, in which the character expressed by the picture image utters a dialogue (for example, "I will reach," etc.), is also performed.

The pre-reach occurrence notice effect (second stage) using such a second picture image is one step further from the pre-reach occurrence notice effect (first stage) performed in FIG. 37(B). It is a development type. In this way, the “pre-reach notice announcement effect” that develops in this way is generally referred to as “step-up notice” or the like. Here, an example is shown in which the second-stage design image appears in the pre-reach notice production, but in the production mode in which the third-, fourth-, and fifth-stage design images appear and appear one after another. It may be. Further, for example, the size may be enlarged each time the pattern images of the third stage, the fourth stage, and the fifth stage appear and are displayed one after another. Even at this stage, the variable display of effect symbols is continued. In any case, by advancing the change in the form of the pre-reach advance notice production to more stages, it is possible to suggest to the player that there is a high possibility (a high degree of expectation) of a big hit in this change. (For example, suggesting the maximum degree of expectation when progressing to the fifth stage.)

[Stop of left production design]
In FIG. 37(D): The middle of the variation display effect is approached, and the variation display of the left effect design is stopped in due course. At this point, the effect symbol representing the number "5" is stopped at the left side position of the screen.

[Generation of reach state]
In FIG. 37(E): Then, following the left effect design, for example, the variable display of the right effect design is stopped. At this time, the reach state of "5"-"changing"-"5" has occurred because the effect symbol representing the number "5" is stopped at the right side position of the screen. Then, on the screen, an image that emphasizes one line in the reach state is also displayed. In addition, an effect of outputting a voice such as “Reach!” is also performed.

After the reach state occurs, the reach effect at the time of winning is executed (however, at this point, the result of winning has not been expressed yet.). In the reach effect, only the effect symbol corresponding to the ten-tempered number (here, “5”) is displayed on the screen, and the other symbols are not displayed. At this time, the effect design may be displayed in a reduced state at each of the four corners of the screen.

[Advance notice after reach (first time)]
In FIG. 37(F): When the reach state occurs for a while, an image representing the figure of “heart”, for example, forms a group and obliquely passes on the screen, and a notice effect (first time) after the reach is generated. .. In this case, the image of the “heart group” is suddenly displayed on the screen as if flowing, so that it is possible to enhance the visual appeal to the player. By executing the notice production after the visually noticeable reach notice is generated, it is possible to obtain the effect of making the player have a greater sense of expectation.

[Progress of reach production]
In FIG. 37(G): Following the notice effect after the first occurrence of reach, for example, images representing the numbers “2” to “6” are displayed in a state of forming a three-dimensional column on the screen, and The effect that the numerical images are erased from the screen in the order of "2", "3", "4"... Such an effect is also performed for the purpose of suggesting (indicating) to the player that the number "5" is a "big hit" when it is left without being erased until the end, or reminding the player. Also, it means that if the number "4" is erased and "5" remains in front of the screen, it is a "big hit", and if the number "5" is also erased, it is "out." In the case of the deviation, for example, the number "6" is displayed on the screen after the number "5" is erased. Therefore, during this period, as the images are erased in order of the numbers "2", "3", "4", the player's sense of tension and expectation also increase. Then, if the number "4" is actually erased on the screen and the production progresses with the number "5" remaining on the screen, the possibility of a "big hit" increases, so there is a sense of tension in the player. Also suddenly increases.

[Advance notice after reach (second time)]
37 (H): When the reach production is approaching the end, suddenly the image of the character is displayed on the screen as if it is split into a large copy, and the character utters some dialogue (or, without words, A notice effect (second time) will be given after the occurrence of the reach (smiley is acceptable). At this point, for example, the content of the reach effect is a development that "if the number "5" remains without being erased, the possibility of a big hit of "5"-"5"-"5" is increased. Therefore, by causing a large image of the character to appear at this timing, it is possible to obtain the effect of making the player have an expectation that "it may be a big hit".

As another reach effect different from the above, there is a development that, for example, "the numbers "2" to "4" are erased, and if the number "5" is left without being erased at the end, it is a big hit". When the image of the character appears at such a timing, it is possible to obtain the effect of making the player have an expectation that "a big hit may be near".

[Stop display effect]
In FIG. 37 (I): And the last medium effect design is stopped. In this example, it is possible to convey to the player that it is a big hit by stopping and displaying the effect symbol representing "5" in the center of the screen.

In FIG. 37(J): And, for example, substantially in synchronization with the stop display of the first special symbol, the stop display effect as the effect symbol is performed. The stop display effect of the effect symbol is performed, for example, in a state where the left, middle, and right effect symbols are respectively restored to the initial sizes. By performing such a stop display effect, it is possible to teach the player that the final winning type has been finalized in the effect. To put it the other way around, it is possible to make it undisclosed to the player which winning symbol has been won by performing an unclear stop display effect on the effect.

If the result of the internal lottery is a non-winning result, the first special symbol, which is the subject of change this time, is stopped and displayed in the off symbol, so that the effect symbol is also similarly stopped and displayed. In this case, by displaying numbers "4" and "6" other than "5" in the center of the screen, unfortunately, an effect is given to notify that the change has not been a big hit. It should be noted that such an effect is executed as an "outside reach effect".

[Demonstration example of production during major role when corresponding to "12 round normal pattern" etc.]
38 to 41 are continuous diagrams partially showing an example of the effect during the major role in the case of corresponding to the "12 round normal symbol" or the "12 round probability variation symbol 2".

In the present embodiment, when the "12 round regular pattern" is applied, an effect in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character is executed in the active role effect, and when the "12 round probability variation pattern 2" is applied, The production in which the ally character wins over the enemy character is executed. The flow of the production will be described below step by step.

[First round]
In FIG. 38(A): When the first round of the big hit game is started, for example, character information corresponding to the number of rounds of "ROUND1" is displayed on the screen, and the battle effect in the big role is started. In the example shown in the figure, a haunted image of an umbrella, which is an enemy character, is displayed on the left side of the screen, an image of a female character, who is an ally character is displayed on the right side of the screen, and an image of the character "VS" is displayed in the center of the screen. Is displayed. Thereby, it is possible to teach the player that the battle effect will be started.

Further, in the lower right corner position of the screen, the effect symbol (here, the effect symbol "5") corresponding to the winning symbol of this time is displayed. In this way, by continuously displaying the winning symbol (so-called "leftover eye") even during the big hit game, it is possible to continuously instruct the player of the information that "the winning symbol is 5".

[Second round]
In FIG. 38(B): When the second round of the big hit game is started, the battle effect in the big role specifically progresses. In the example shown in the figure, a haunted umbrella moves from the left side to the right side. Then, the female character is surprised by the ghost of the umbrella and escapes, and then disappears to the right side of the screen.

[3rd round]
In FIG. 38(C): When the third round of the big hit game is started, the battle effect in the big role specifically progresses. In the illustrated example, a female character takes out a fan (weapon), and a flame (aura) appears from the fan.

[4th round]
In FIG. 38(D): And in the fourth round of the jackpot game, a production is performed in which a ghost of an umbrella throws out a special move that sticks out a long tongue from the mouth, and a female character greets the special move with a fan. If the ghost of the umbrella wins in this state, it means that you have been a big hit with "12 round regular pattern", and if the female character wins, you have a big hit with "12 round probability variation pattern 2". ing.

[5th round (at the time of 12th round normal pattern winning)]
In FIG. 39(E): In the case of winning in the "12 round normal symbol", the defeat effect is executed in the 5th round. Specifically, with the characters "defeat...", the ghost of the umbrella is displayed in a large size, and the female character is displayed in a small size (allied character defeat production).

[6th round (when 12th round regular pattern is won)]
In FIG. 39(F): In the case of winning in the “12th round normal symbol”, the re-challenge promotion effect is executed in the 6th round. Specifically, the production in which the female character utters a line such as "I will not lose next!" is executed. As a result, the player can be motivated to aim for a big hit again. In the seventh to twelfth rounds of the big hit game, the re-challenge promotion effect similar to that in the sixth round is executed.

In the sixth round when the "12 round normal symbol" is won, the second variable winning device 31 is opened, but since the opening time is set extremely short, the game ball must pass through the probability variation area. There is no.

[At the end of a major role]
In FIG. 39 (G): at the timing when the big hit game with "12 round normal symbol" ends (during ending process), a big role end effect of the content that teaches the internal state to be transferred after this is executed. In the example shown in the figure, the character information “Coastal mode entry!” is displayed on the screen. By executing such a big role end effect, it is possible to teach the player to shift to the coast mode of the "low probability time reduction state" as a privilege after the big hit game is finished.

[5th round (12th round probability variation pattern winning 2)]
In FIG. 40(H): On the other hand, in the case of winning in the “12th round probability variation pattern 2”, the winning effect is executed in the fifth round. Specifically, the female character is displayed in a large size and the ghost of the umbrella is displayed in a small size together with the word "victory!!" (Friend character winning effect).

[6th round (12th round probability variation pattern winning 2)]
40(I): In the case of winning in "12 round probability variation pattern 2", the fireworks rush challenge effect is executed in the 6th round. If you succeed in this challenge production, you will enter the fireworks rush, which is a "high probability time reduction state". Specifically, a production in which a hermit character utters a line such as “Aim for V attacker!” is executed. As a result, it is possible to convey the playability such as aiming at the second variable winning device 31 to the player. Further, in the sixth round when the "12 round probability variation pattern 2" is won, the second variable winning a prize device 31 is opened for a long time, so that the same profit as in the previous rounds can be obtained. Further, in the sixth round when the "12 round probability variation pattern 2" is won, since the probability variation area solenoid 99 operates to open the probability variation area for a long time, a game ball enters the second variable winning device 31. The game ball is guided by the probability variation area vane member 31d and passes through the probability variation area.

In FIG. 40(J), when the player continues to hit the right side, and the game ball enters the second variable winning device 31 and passes through the probability variation area, the panda character holds a V mark for blessing. Is executed. In the seventh to twelfth rounds of the big hit game, the same blessing effect as in the sixth round is executed.

[At the end of a major role]
In FIG. 40(K): at the timing when the big hit game ends (during the end process), a big role end effect of the content that teaches the internal state to be transferred after this is executed. In the example shown in the figure, the text information “Fireworks rush rush!” is displayed on the screen. By executing such a big role end effect, the player can be instructed to shift to the “high probability time shortened state” fireworks rush as a privilege after the big hit game ends.

The above is an example of production when the game ball passes through the probability variation area safely, corresponding to "12 round probability variation pattern 2", but the game ball is a probability variation area even if "12 round probability variation pattern 2" is applicable. If it does not pass through, the following example of performance is obtained.

[5th round (12th round probability variation pattern winning 2)]
In FIG. 41 (L): In the case of winning in “12 round probability variation pattern 2”, the winning effect is executed in the fifth round. Specifically, the female character is displayed in a large size and the ghost of the umbrella is displayed in a small size together with the word "victory!!" (Friend character winning effect).

[6th round (12th round probability variation pattern winning 2)]
In FIG. 41(M): In the case of winning in “12 round probability variation pattern 2”, the fireworks rush challenge effect is executed in the sixth round. If you succeed in this challenge production, you will enter the fireworks rush, which is a "high probability time reduction state". Specifically, a production in which a hermit character utters a line such as “Aim for V attacker!” is executed. As a result, it is possible to convey the playability such as aiming at the second variable winning device 31 to the player. Further, in the sixth round when the "12 round probability variation pattern 2" is won, the second variable winning a prize device 31 is opened for a long time, so that the same profit as in the previous rounds can be obtained. Further, in the sixth round when the "12 round probability variation pattern 2" is won, the probability variation area solenoid 99 operates so as to open the probability variation area for a long time, so when a game ball enters the second variable winning device 31, The game ball is guided by the probability variation area vane member 31d and passes through the probability variation area.

However, here, for some reason (for example, not hitting to the right, ball clogging), it is assumed that no game ball has entered the second variable winning device 31 by the end of the sixth round. In this case, the game ball does not pass through the probability variation area.

In FIG. 41 (N): In this case, a failure effect in which the panda character utters the line "sorry" is executed. In the seventh to twelfth rounds of the big hit game, the failure effect is continued.

[At the end of a major role]
41 (O): At the timing (during ending processing) when the big hit game with "12 round probability variation pattern 2" ends (during ending processing), a major role end effect of the content that teaches the internal state to be transferred after this is executed. In the example shown in the figure, the character information “Coastal mode entry!” is displayed on the screen. By executing such a big role end effect, it is possible to teach the player to shift to the coast mode of the "low probability time reduction state" as a privilege after the big hit game is finished.

Here, the example of the effect when the "12 round probability variation pattern 1" is applied is not particularly shown, but the battle effect is executed and the victory effect is executed in the same manner as when the "12 round probability variation pattern 2" is applied. Alternatively, an effect other than the battle effect may be executed. When the "12th round probability variation pattern 2" is applied, the second variable winning device 31 is opened long in the sixth round, so when the game ball passes through the probability variation area, it rushes into the firework rush. In addition, in "12 round probability variation pattern 2", it is possible to obtain substantially four rounds.

[Example of a fireworks rush]
FIG. 42 is a continuous view showing an example of the effect of a firework rush. This fireworks rush is a mode in which the player wins "any probability variation pattern other than the 12-round normal symbol" and is transferred after the big hit game when the game ball passes through the probability variation area during the big hit game. The firework rush is in a high probability time reduction state. The flow of the production will be described below step by step.

In FIG. 42 (A): For example, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the state of "fireworks rush" by performing the variation display for the first time after the end of the big hit game. The background image of the firework rush is a background image that expresses "a scene where a fireworks is launched in the night sky" and "a female character is watching the fireworks" in order to give the player a deep impression of the fireworks motif. Has become. Further, the fourth symbol Z2 is variably displayed in the upper right portion of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42.

In FIG. 42(B): And after the jackpot game is over, the first variation (at the time of non-winning) is over, so that all the effect symbols are stopped and displayed (“3”-“1”-“7”). )). Further, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a non-winning mode (for example, white display color).

In FIG. 42(C): When the next variation starts, the variation display for the second time after the big hit game ends is displayed. In the fireworks rush (high probability time shortened state), since the variable start winning device 28 is operated at a high frequency, as long as the player continues to right-hand, the effect symbol accompanying the variable display of the second special symbol The variable display is often displayed. Also, when the result of the winning is obtained in the fireworks rush, the reach effect is executed and the jackpot is a big hit.

In the firework rush, similarly to the normal mode, the pre-change display area X1 or the changing display area X2 may be displayed, and the marker M1 or the marker M2 may be displayed. This also applies to the following coastal modes.

[Direction during a major role (normal bonus effect)]
FIG. 43 is a continuous diagram partially showing an example of a big winning performance that is executed during a big hit game in the case of corresponding to “6 round probability variation pattern 1” or “6 round probability variation pattern 2”.

[1 round]
In FIG. 43(A): When the first round of the big hit game is started, a big win production effect having contents corresponding to the progress status of the game of "big hit" is executed. In the large-effect display, for example, character information corresponding to the number of rounds of "ROUND1" is displayed on the screen. Further, in the lower right corner position of the screen, the effect symbol (here, the effect symbol 2) corresponding to the winning symbol this time is displayed. In this way, by continuously displaying the winning symbol (so-called "leftover eye") during the big hit game, it is possible to continuously instruct the player of the information "winning with the effect symbol of 2". In addition, the characters "normal bonus" are displayed in the lower area of the display screen, and images related to festivals such as fans and drums are displayed around the screen.

[6 rounds]
In FIG. 43(B): In the case of winning in “6 round probability variation pattern 1” or “6 round probability variation pattern 2”, the firework rush challenge effect is executed in the 6th round. If you succeed in this challenge production, you will enter the fireworks rush, which is in a high probability time reduction state. Specifically, a production in which a female character utters a line such as "Aim at V attacker" is executed. As a result, it is possible to convey the playability such as aiming at the second variable winning device 31 to the player. In addition, in the sixth round when the "6 round probability variation pattern 1" or "6 round probability variation pattern 2" is won, the second variable winning a prize device 31 is opened for a long time. Is obtained. Furthermore, in the sixth round when "6 round probability variation pattern 1" or "6 round probability variation pattern 2" is won, the probability variation region solenoid 99 operates to open the probability variation region for a long time, so the second variable winning device 31 When the game ball enters, the game ball is guided by the probability variation area vane member 31d and passes through the probability variation area.

In FIG. 43(C): Then, when the player continues to hit right, the game ball enters the second variable winning device 31 and passes through the probability variation area, and a V mark is displayed in the upper right of the display screen. The blessing production is executed.

[At the end of a major role]
In FIG. 43 (D): at the timing when the big hit game ends, a big role end effect of the content that teaches the internal state to be transferred after this is executed. In the example shown in the figure, the text information “Fireworks rush rush!” is displayed on the screen. By executing such a big role end effect, the player can be instructed to shift to the “high probability time shortened state” fireworks rush as a privilege after the big hit game ends.

[Director during a major role (special bonus effect)]
FIG. 44 is a continuous view partially showing an example of a big role effect produced during the big hit game in the case where the “16 round probability variation pattern” is applied.

[1 round]
In FIG. 44(A): When the first round of the big hit game is started, a big win production effect having contents corresponding to the progress status of the game of "big hit" is executed. In the large-effect display, for example, character information corresponding to the number of rounds of "ROUND1" is displayed on the screen. Further, at the lower right corner position of the screen, the effect design (here, the effect design of 7) corresponding to the winning design of this time is displayed. In this way, by continuously displaying the winning symbol (so-called "leftover eye") even during the big hit game, it is possible to continuously instruct the player of the information that "the winning symbol is 7". In the lower area of the display screen, the characters "Special Bonus" are displayed, and the image of a female character straddling a horse and performing a peace sign is displayed around the screen.

[6 rounds]
In FIG. 44(B): in the case of winning in the “16th round probability variation pattern”, the firework rush challenge effect is executed in the sixth round. If you succeed in this challenge production, you will enter the fireworks rush, which is in a high probability time reduction state. Specifically, a production in which a hermit character utters a line such as “Aim for V attacker!” is executed. As a result, it is possible to convey the playability such as aiming at the second variable winning device 31 to the player. Further, in the sixth round when the "16th round odd variation pattern" is won, the second variable winning device 31 is opened for a long time, so that the same profits as in the previous rounds can be obtained. Further, in the sixth round when the 16-round probability variation pattern is won, the probability variation area solenoid 99 operates to open the probability variation area for a long time. Therefore, when the game ball enters the second variable winning device 31, the game ball is It passes through the probability variation region while being guided by the probability variation region vane member 31d.

In FIG. 44 (C): Then, when the player continues to hit the right side and the game ball enters the second variable winning device 31 and passes through the probability variation area, a V mark is displayed next to the jumped-up female character. The displayed blessing effect is executed.

[16 rounds]
In FIG. 44 (D): After that, the big hit game progresses smoothly, and when the final 16 rounds are entered, the character information corresponding to the number of rounds of "ROUND 16" is displayed on the screen and the big hit game is being performed. An effect image peculiar to is displayed. Further, in the lower right corner position of the screen, the effect symbol (effect symbol 7) as the "left eye" is continuously displayed.

[At the end of a major role]
In FIG. 44 (E): at the timing when the big hit game ends, a big role end effect of the content that teaches the internal state to be transferred after this is executed. In the example shown in the figure, the text information “Fireworks rush rush!” is displayed on the screen. By executing such a big role end effect, the player can be instructed to shift to the “high probability time shortened state” fireworks rush as a privilege after the big hit game ends.

[Example of production in coastal mode]
FIG. 45 is a continuous view showing an example of the effect in the coast mode. This coast mode, after finishing the big hit game in the case of "12 round normal design", or in the case of hitting any of the probability variation patterns, but when the game ball does not pass through the probability variation area during the big hit game It is a mode to be transferred after the end of. The coast mode is a "low probability time reduction state". The flow of the production will be described below step by step.

In FIG. 45 (A): For example, after the big hit game in "12 round normal pattern" is finished, the first variation display is performed, and thus the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the "coast mode" state. There is. The background image in the coast mode is a background image with images such as “sand beach”, “sea”, and “mountain” as a motif in order to express the impression of healing which is the concept of the coast mode. Further, the fourth symbol Z2 is variably displayed on the upper right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42.

In FIG. 45 (B): Then, all the effect symbols are stopped and displayed ("1"-"1"-"5") due to the end of this variation (at the time of non-winning). Further, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a non-winning mode (for example, white display color).

(C) in FIG. 45: Then, the next fluctuation starts. This coast mode ends when the special symbol changes 100 times without obtaining a winning result. When the coast mode ends, the mode shifts to the normal mode with a low probability non-time reduction state. In addition, when the result of the winning is obtained in the coast mode, the reach effect is executed and a big hit occurs.

[First effect example of marker change effect]
FIG. 46 is a continuous view showing the first example of the marker change effect.
Here, the marker change effect is an effect of changing the marker (memory display image) from the initial image to the post-change image when a predetermined effect execution condition is satisfied, such as a display color of the marker (memory display image) or The size and display form can be changed to increase the expectation of a big hit.

[Before the start of variable display production]
In FIG. 46 (A): a row of three effect symbols is displayed large in the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 (“3”-“6”-“9”). In the illustrated example, since the four markers M1 are lit and displayed, it is indicated that there are four working memory numbers of the first special symbol.

In the illustrated example, it is assumed that the three left-side markers M1 store the lottery elements corresponding to the non-reach deviation variation pattern (non-R), and the rightmost marker M1 has the reach after-hit variation pattern. It is assumed that the corresponding lottery element is stored (this).

Here, the rectangular balloon graphic in the figure is not displayed on the display screen during the actual game, but is displayed for convenience of description.

[Color production]
The three LED lamps 46a of the glass frame top lamp 46 are off.

[Begin changing display]
In FIG. 46(B): With the start of the variation of the first special symbol, the variable display effect is started by the scroll variation of the three symbol rows on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42. At this time, one marker M1 corresponding to the working memory of the first special symbol moves to the changing display area X2. Further, the fourth symbol Z1 is variably displayed on the upper right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. In addition, the variation of the 1st special symbol here assumes that the non-reach deviation variation pattern is selected.

In the illustrated example, a background image in which a female character wearing a yukata is sitting on a chaise longue is displayed. By such an effect, it is possible to inform the player that the stay mode in the effect is the normal mode.

[Stop production on the left]
In FIG. 46(C): After a while from the start of fluctuation, the left effect symbol representing the number “5” is stopped on the left side of the screen.

[Right production design stop]
In FIG. 46 (D): Following the stop of the left effect design, the right effect design representing the number “9” is stopped on the right side of the screen.

[Marker change production]
The marker change effect is executed at this timing. Specifically, the third marker M1 from the left changes from a normal white marker to a yellow marker.

[Color production]
When the marker M1 changes to a yellow marker, the three LED lamps 46a of the glass frame top lamp 46 are turned on in yellow.

[Intermediate production design stop]
In FIG. 46 (E): Following the stop of the right effect design, the middle effect design representing the number “1” is stopped. In addition, the fourth symbol Z1 is also stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, white display color) corresponding to "off". When the variation of the first special symbol ends, the effect of disappearing the marker M1 displayed in the variation display area X2 is executed.

In this way, in the first effect example, an effect example in which the lighting color of the three LED lamps 46a of the glass frame top lamp 46 changes in accordance with the change color of the marker is shown.

[Second example of marker change effect]
47 to 50 are continuous views showing the second example of the marker change effect.

[Before the start of variable display production]
In FIG. 47(A): a row of three effect symbols is displayed large in the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 (“2”-“5”-“8”). In the illustrated example, since the four markers M1 are lit and displayed, it is indicated that there are four working memory numbers of the first special symbol.

In the illustrated example, it is assumed that the three left-side markers M1 store the lottery elements corresponding to the non-reach deviation variation pattern (non-R), and the rightmost marker M1 has the reach after-hit variation pattern. It is assumed that the corresponding lottery element is stored (this).

[Color production]
The three LED lamps 46a of the glass frame top lamp 46 are off.

[Begin changing display]
In FIG. 47(B): With the start of the variation of the first special symbol, the variation display effect is started by the scroll variation of the three symbol columns on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42. At this time, one marker M1 corresponding to the working memory of the first special symbol moves to the changing display area X2. Further, the fourth symbol Z1 is variably displayed on the upper right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. In addition, the variation of the 1st special symbol here assumes that the non-reach deviation variation pattern is selected.

In the illustrated example, a background image in which a female character wearing a yukata is sitting on a chaise longue is displayed. By such an effect, it is possible to inform the player that the stay mode in the effect is the normal mode.

[Stop production on the left]
47(C): After a while from the start of fluctuation, the left effect design representing the number "1" is stopped on the left side of the screen.

[Right production design stop]
In FIG. 47 (D): Following the stop of the left effect design, the right effect design representing the number “4” is stopped on the right side of the screen.

[Countdown marker production]
At this timing, the countdown marker effect is executed. The countdown marker effect displays a marker to which the remaining time (predetermined time) is added, updates the remaining time as time passes, and when the remaining time reaches 0, the explosion effect is executed and the remaining time It is a special change effect that changes a marker with time added to a colored marker (after-change image).

Specifically, the third marker M1 from the left side is changed to a untdown marker to which time information "15 seconds remaining" is added.

[Intermediate production design stop]
In FIG. 47 (E): Following the stop of the right effect design, the middle effect design representing the number “1” is stopped. In addition, the fourth symbol Z1 is also stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, white display color) corresponding to "off". When the variation of the first special symbol ends, the effect of disappearing the marker M1 displayed in the variation display area X2 is executed.

The display of the countdown marker is a countdown display as time passes, and in the example shown in the figure, "13 seconds remaining" is displayed.

[Before the start of variable display production]
In FIG. 48 (F): a row of three effect symbols is displayed large in the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 (“1”-“1”-“4”). In the illustrated example, since three markers M1 are lit and displayed, it is indicated that there are three working memory numbers of the first special symbol.

The display of the countdown marker is a countdown display with the passage of time, and in the example shown in the figure, "12 seconds remaining" is displayed.

[Begin changing display]
In FIG. 48(G): With the start of the variation of the first special symbol, the variation display effect is started by scroll variation of the three symbol rows on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42. At this time, one marker M1 corresponding to the working memory of the first special symbol moves to the changing display area X2. Further, the fourth symbol Z1 is variably displayed on the upper right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. In addition, the variation of the 1st special symbol here assumes that the non-reach deviation variation pattern is selected.

The display of the countdown marker is a countdown display with the passage of time, and in the example shown in the figure, "10 seconds remaining" is displayed.

[Stop production on the left]
In FIG. 48 (H): After a while from the start of fluctuation, the left effect design representing the number “2” is stopped on the left side of the screen.

The countdown marker is displayed as a countdown display over time, and in the example shown in the figure, "8 seconds remaining" is displayed.

[Right production design stop]
48(I): Following the stop of the left effect design, the right effect design representing the number "5" is stopped on the right side of the screen.

The countdown marker is displayed as a countdown display with the passage of time, and in the example shown in the figure, "6 seconds remaining" is displayed.

[Intermediate production design stop]
48 (J): Following the stop of the right effect design, the middle effect design representing the number "2" is stopped. In addition, the fourth symbol Z1 is also stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, white display color) corresponding to "off". When the variation of the first special symbol ends, the effect of disappearing the marker M1 displayed in the variation display area X2 is executed.

The countdown marker is displayed as a countdown display with the passage of time, and in the example shown in the figure, "4 seconds remaining" is displayed.

[Before the start of variable display production]
In FIG. 49 (K): a row of three effect symbols is displayed large in the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 (“2”-“2”-“5”). In the illustrated example, since two markers M1 are lit and displayed, it is indicated that there are two working memory numbers of the first special symbol.

The display of the countdown marker is a countdown display with the passage of time, and in the example shown in the figure, "3 seconds remaining" is displayed.

[Begin changing display]
In FIG. 49 (L): With the start of the variation of the first special symbol, the variation display effect is started by the scroll variation of the three symbol rows on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42. At this time, one marker M1 corresponding to the working memory of the first special symbol moves to the changing display area X2. Further, the fourth symbol Z1 is variably displayed on the upper right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. In addition, the variation of the 1st special symbol here assumes that the non-reach deviation variation pattern is selected.

The countdown marker is displayed as a countdown display with the passage of time, and in the example shown in the figure, "1 second remaining" is displayed.

[Stop production on the left]
In FIG. 49 (M): After a while from the start of fluctuation, the left effect design representing the number “5” is stopped on the left side of the screen.

[Explosion production]
When the display of the countdown marker reaches "0 seconds left", the explosion effect is executed. The explosion effect is executed in a manner that causes the countdown marker to explode.

[Right production design stop]
49(N): Following the stop of the left effect design, the right effect design representing the number "7" is stopped on the right side of the screen.

[End of explosion production]
When the explosion effect is finished, a marker whose color has changed is displayed. Specifically, a red marker is displayed as the leftmost marker M1.

[Color production]
When a red marker is displayed as the marker M1, the three LED lamps 46a of the glass frame top lamp 46 are lit in red.

[Intermediate production design stop]
In FIG. 49 (O): Following the stop of the right effect design, the middle effect design representing the number “6” is stopped. In addition, the fourth symbol Z1 is also stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, white display color) corresponding to "off". When the variation of the first special symbol ends, the effect of disappearing the marker M1 displayed in the variation display area X2 is executed.

[Before the start of variable display production]
In FIG. 50 (P): a row of three effect symbols is displayed large in the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 (“5”-“6”-“7”). In the illustrated example, since one marker M1 is lit and displayed, it is indicated that there is one working memory number of the first special symbol.

[Begin changing display]
In FIG. 50 (Q): With the start of the variation of the first special symbol, the variation display effect is started by the scroll variation of the three symbol rows on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42. At this time, one marker M1 corresponding to the working memory of the first special symbol moves to the changing display area X2. Further, the fourth symbol Z1 is variably displayed on the upper right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. The variation of the first special symbol here is assumed to be the after-reach variation pattern.

[Stop production on the left]
In FIG. 50 (R): After a while from the start of fluctuation, the left effect symbol representing the number “3” is stopped on the left side of the screen.

[Dialogue notice production]
In FIG. 50 (S): Dialogue notice effect is executed at this timing. Specifically, a dialogue advance notice production in which a female character having a left production design utters a dialogue "chance!" is executed.

[Generation of reach state]
50 (T): After the left effect design, the right effect design is stopped and displayed. At this point, the right effect design representing the number "3" is stopped and displayed at the right position of the screen. Since the right effect design is stopped and displayed, the reach state of the numbers “3”-“changing”-“3” is generated in a horizontal straight line (on one line) on the screen. Then, on the screen, an image in which one line in the reach state is emphasized is also displayed, and an effect of outputting a voice "reach!" is executed. Then, after that, the reach effect is executed, and finally the effect that becomes a big hit is executed.

As described above, in the second effect example, the countdown marker is displayed, the explosion effect is executed, and the three LED lamps 46a of the glass frame top lamp 46 are colored red according to the display color of the marker displayed after the explosion effect. It shows an example of a lighting effect.

[Third example of marker change effect]
51 to 54 are continuous views showing a third example of the marker change effect.

[Before the start of variable display production]
In FIG. 51 (A): a row of three effect symbols is displayed large in the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 (“1”-“4”-“7”). In the illustrated example, since the four markers M1 are lit and displayed, it is indicated that there are four working memory numbers of the first special symbol.

In the illustrated example, it is assumed that the three left-side markers M1 store the lottery elements corresponding to the non-reach deviation variation pattern (non-R), and the rightmost marker M1 has the reach after-hit variation pattern. It is assumed that the corresponding lottery element is stored (this).

[Color production]
The three LED lamps 46a of the glass frame top lamp 46 are off.

[Begin changing display]
In FIG. 51(B): With the start of the variation of the first special symbol, the variation display effect is started by the scroll variation of the three symbol rows on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42. At this time, one marker M1 corresponding to the working memory of the first special symbol moves to the changing display area X2. Further, the fourth symbol Z1 is variably displayed on the upper right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. In addition, the variation of the 1st special symbol here assumes that the non-reach deviation variation pattern is selected.

In the illustrated example, a background image in which a female character wearing a yukata is sitting on a chaise longue is displayed. By such an effect, it is possible to inform the player that the stay mode in the effect is the normal mode.

[Stop production on the left]
51(C): After a while from the start of fluctuation, the left effect design representing the number "2" is stopped on the left side of the screen.

[Right production design stop]
51(D): Following the stop of the left effect design, the right effect design representing the number "5" is stopped on the right side of the screen.

[Countdown marker production]
At this timing, the countdown marker effect is executed. Specifically, the third marker M1 from the left side has changed to a countdown marker to which time information of "remaining 10 seconds" is added.

[Intermediate production design stop]
In FIG. 51 (E): right after the stop of the production design, the middle production design representing the number “2” is stopped. In addition, the fourth symbol Z1 is also stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, white display color) corresponding to "off". When the variation of the first special symbol ends, the effect of disappearing the marker M1 displayed in the variation display area X2 is executed.

The countdown marker is displayed as a countdown display over time, and in the example shown in the figure, "8 seconds remaining" is displayed.

[Before the start of variable display production]
In FIG. 52 (F): a row of three effect symbols is displayed large in the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 (“2”-“2”-“5”). In the illustrated example, since three markers M1 are lit and displayed, it is indicated that there are three working memory numbers of the first special symbol.

The countdown marker is displayed as a countdown display with the passage of time, and in the example shown in the figure, "7 seconds remaining" is displayed.

[Begin changing display]
In FIG. 52(G): With the start of the variation of the first special symbol, the variation display effect is started by scroll variation of the three symbol rows on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42. At this time, one marker M1 corresponding to the working memory of the first special symbol moves to the changing display area X2. Further, the fourth symbol Z1 is variably displayed on the upper right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. In addition, the variation of the 1st special symbol here assumes that the non-reach deviation variation pattern is selected.

The display of the countdown marker is a countdown display with the passage of time, and in the example shown in the figure, "3 seconds remaining" is displayed.

[Stop production on the left]
In FIG. 52 (H): After a while from the start of fluctuation, the left effect design representing the number “3” is stopped on the left side of the screen.

The countdown marker is displayed as a countdown display with the passage of time, and in the example shown in the figure, "1 second remaining" is displayed.

[Right production design stop]
52(I): Following the stop of the left effect design, the right effect design representing the number "6" is stopped on the right side of the screen.

[Marker change production]
The marker change effect is executed at this timing. Specifically, the leftmost marker M1 is changed from a normal white marker to a blue marker.

[Explosion production]
When the display of the countdown marker reaches "0 seconds left", the explosion effect is executed. The explosion effect is executed in a manner that causes the countdown marker to explode.

[Color production]
When a blue marker is displayed as the marker M1, the three LED lamps 46a of the glass frame top lamp 46 are lit in blue.

[Intermediate production design stop]
52(J): Following the stop of the right effect design, the middle effect design representing the number “3” is stopped. In addition, the fourth symbol Z1 is also stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, white display color) corresponding to "off". When the variation of the first special symbol ends, the effect of disappearing the marker M1 displayed in the variation display area X2 is executed.

[End of explosion production]
When the explosion effect is finished, a marker whose color has changed is displayed. Specifically, a green marker is displayed as the second marker M1 from the left side.

[Color production]
Even if the explosion effect is finished and the green marker is displayed, in the illustrated example, since the blue marker is displayed as the marker that is consumed before the green marker, 3 of the glass frame top lamps 46 is displayed. The individual LED lamps 46a continue to light in blue.

[Before the start of variable display production]
In FIG. 53 (K): a row of three effect symbols is displayed large in the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 (“3”-“3”-“6”). In the illustrated example, since two markers M1 are lit and displayed, it is indicated that there are two working memory numbers of the first special symbol.

[Begin changing display]
In FIG. 53 (L): Along with the start of the variation of the first special symbol, the variation display effect is started by scroll variation of the three symbol rows on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42. At this time, one marker M1 corresponding to the working memory of the first special symbol moves to the changing display area X2. Further, the fourth symbol Z1 is variably displayed on the upper right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. In addition, the variation of the 1st special symbol here assumes that the non-reach deviation variation pattern is selected.

[Stop production on the left]
In FIG. 53 (M): After a while from the start of fluctuation, the left effect symbol representing the number “7” is stopped on the left side of the screen.

[Right production design stop]
In FIG. 53 (N): Following the stop of the left effect design, the right effect design representing the number “8” is stopped on the right side of the screen.

[Marker change production]
The marker change effect is executed at this timing. Specifically, the leftmost marker M1 changes from a green marker to a red marker.

[Intermediate production design stop]
In FIG. 53 (O): Following the stop of the right effect design, the middle effect design representing the number “6” is stopped. In addition, the fourth symbol Z1 is also stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, white display color) corresponding to "off". When the variation of the first special symbol ends, the effect of disappearing the marker M1 displayed in the variation display area X2 is executed.

[Before the start of variable display production]
In FIG. 54 (P): a row of three effect symbols is displayed large in the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 (“7”-“6”-“8”). In the illustrated example, since one marker M1 is lit and displayed, it is indicated that there is one working memory number of the first special symbol.

[Color production]
When the blue marker disappears at the end of the change, only the red marker is displayed as the marker M1, so that the three LED lamps 46a of the glass frame top lamp 46 are lit in red.

[Begin changing display]
In FIG. 54 (Q): With the start of the variation of the first special symbol, the variation display effect is started by scroll variation of the three symbol rows on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42. At this time, one marker M1 corresponding to the working memory of the first special symbol moves to the changing display area X2. Further, the fourth symbol Z1 is variably displayed on the upper right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. The variation of the first special symbol here is assumed to be the after-reach variation pattern.

[Stop production on the left]
54(R): After a while from the start of fluctuation, the left effect design representing the number "3" is stopped on the left side of the screen.

[Dialogue notice production]
In FIG. 54 (S): Dialogue notice effect is executed at this timing. Specifically, the dialogue announcement production in which the female character having the left production design utters the dialogue "intense heat!" is executed.

[Generation of reach state]
In FIG. 54 (T): After the left effect design, the right effect design is stopped and displayed. At this point, the right effect design representing the number "3" is stopped and displayed at the right side position of the screen. Since the right effect design is stopped and displayed, the reach state of the numbers “3”-“changing”-“3” is generated in a horizontal straight line (on one line) on the screen. Then, on the screen, an image in which one line in the reach state is emphasized is also displayed, and an effect of outputting a voice "reach!" is executed. Then, after that, the reach effect is executed, and finally the effect that becomes a big hit is executed.

As described above, in the third effect example, the countdown marker is displayed, the explosion effect is executed, the display color of the marker displayed before the display color of the marker displayed after the explosion effect is prioritized, and the glass frame top is displayed. This shows an effect example in which the three LED lamps 46a of the lamp 46 are turned on in blue, and the three LED lamps 46a of the glass frame top lamp 46 are turned on in red after the blue marker disappears.

Next, an example of a control method for specifically realizing the above effects will be described. The variable display effect, the reach effect, the notice effect, the memory effect effect, the active effect effect, the marker effect effect, the special effect effect, the color effect (after the special effect effect, etc.) are all controlled through the following control processing. ing.

[Production control processing]
FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the effect control process executed by the effect control CPU 126. This effect control process is executed in a timer interrupt process (interrupt management process) separately from, for example, a reset start (main) process (not shown). The production control CPU 126 generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined interrupt cycle (for example, several tens of μs to several ms cycle) during execution of the reset start process, and executes the timer interrupt process.

Production control processing, command reception processing (step S400), operation memory production management processing (step S401), production design management processing (step S402), display output processing (step S404), lamp drive processing (step S406), acoustic drive. This is a configuration including a subroutine group of processing (step S408), effect random number updating processing (step S410), and other processing (step S412). Hereinafter, a basic flow of the effect control process will be described along with each process.

Step S400: In the command receiving process, the effect control CPU 126 receives the effect command transmitted from the main control CPU72. Further, the effect control CPU 126 analyzes the received commands and stores them in the command buffer area of the RAM 130 by type. In addition, the command for the effect transmitted from the main control CPU72, for example, special figure destination determination effect command, (special symbol) operation memory number increase effect command, (special symbol) operation memory number decrease effect command, start opening Winning sound control command, demonstration effect command, lottery result command, fluctuation pattern command, fluctuation start command, stop symbol command, symbol stop command, state designation command, round number command, error notification command, jackpot end effect command, number cut counter There are a value command, a variation pattern destination determination command, a stop display time end command, a probability variation area passage command, a prize ball content command, and the like.

Step S401: In the operation memory effect management process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the execution of the memory display effect and the pre-reading notice effect using the markers M1 and M2 (memory display effect execution means). The contents of the operation memory effect management process will be described later with reference to another drawing.

Step S402: In the effect symbol management process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the variable display effect and the stop display effect using the effect symbol, and the opening/closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31. Controls the contents of performance (production execution means). In addition, in this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect pattern of various notice effects (pre-reach notice notice effect, post-reach notice notice effect, etc.). The contents of the effect symbol management process will be described later with reference to another drawing.

Step S404: In the display output process, the effect control CPU 126 causes the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) to perform basic control information of the effect contents (for example, the number of operating memories for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol). , Various messages such as operation memory effect pattern number, pre-reading notice effect pattern number, variation effect pattern number, variation notice effect number, background pattern number, etc.) are transmitted. Thereby, the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146 and VDP 152) controls the display operation by the liquid crystal display 42 based on the received various messages (effect execution means).

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

Step S408: In the next audio drive process, the effect control CPU 126 gives effect contents to the audio drive circuit 134 (for example, BGM during change display effect, reach effect, mode transition effect, big hit effect, sound data, etc.). Give instructions. As a result, the speaker 54, 55, 56 outputs a sound according to the effect contents.

Step S410: In the effect random number updating process, the effect control CPU 126 updates various effect random numbers in the counter area of the RAM 130. The effect random numbers include, for example, random numbers used for advance notice selection and random numbers used for normal background change lottery (effect lottery).

Step S412: In other processing, for example, the effect control CPU 126 outputs a control signal to the driving IC of the movable body 40f. The movable body 40f operates with the movable body motor 57 as a drive source, and produces an effect in synchronization with the display of an image on the liquid crystal display 42 or independently.

Through the above-described production control processing, the production control CPU 126 can comprehensively control the production contents in the pachinko machine 1. Next, the contents of the working memory effect management process executed in the effect control process will be described.

[Working memory performance management process]
FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the operation memory effect management process. The contents will be described below according to the procedure example.

Step S700: First, the effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the effect command for increasing the number of working memories is received from the main control CPU72. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether the effect command for increasing the number of working memories is stored. When it is confirmed that the effect command when the number of working memories is increased is stored (step S700: Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes steps S701 to S703. If it is not possible to confirm that the effect command for increasing the number of operating memories is stored (step S700: No), the effect control CPU 126 does not execute steps S701 to S703.

Step S701: The effect control CPU 126 executes prefetch information buffer storage processing. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 executes the process of storing information in the prefetch information buffer while referring to the variation pattern destination determination command and the effected storage memory increase effect command. The read-ahead information buffer is stored in the RAM 130, and corresponds to the storage area relating to the fluctuation, the storage area corresponding to the storage number 1 to 4 of the first special symbol, and the storage number 1 to 4 of the second special symbol. It is configured by a storage area.

For example, when the variation pattern destination determination command is a corresponding command relating to the first special symbol, and the production memory increase time production command indicates that the storage of the first special symbol is two, the production control CPU 126, The contents of the variation pattern destination determination command are stored in the second buffer area of the first special symbol in the prefetch information buffer.

Step S702: The effect control CPU 126 executes the effect memory increase effect effect selection processing. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect for displaying the markers M1 and M2 corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

Step S703: The effect control CPU 126 executes the marker change effect management process (change effect executing means). In this process, the effect control CPU 126 executes the determination process as to whether or not to execute the marker change effect while referring to the contents of the prefetch information buffer and the like. Note that the specific content of the processing will be described later with reference to another drawing.

Step S704: The production control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the production memory time reduction production command is received from the main control CPU72. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130, and confirms whether or not the effect command when the number of working memories is reduced is stored. When it is confirmed that the effect command when the number of operating memories is reduced is stored (step S704: Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S705 and step S706. In addition, when it is not possible to confirm that the effect command for decreasing the number of operation memories is stored (step S704: No), the effect control CPU 126 does not execute step S705 and step S706.

Step S705: The effect control CPU 126 executes post-reading information buffer post-use processing. In this processing, the production control CPU 126 executes post-use processing for the prefetch information buffer while referring to the production command when the number of operating memories decreases.

Specifically, the process of sliding the contents of the prefetch information buffer is executed. For example, when the operation memory number reduction effect command is a corresponding command related to the first special symbol, the contents of the memory area corresponding to the memory number 1 of the first special symbol are transferred to the memory area related to the variation, and the first special symbol The contents of the storage area corresponding to the storage number 2 of the first special symbol is transferred to the storage area related to the storage number 1 of the symbol, and the storage area related to the storage number 2 of the first special symbol corresponds to the storage number 3 of the first special symbol. The contents of the storage area to be migrated, the contents of the storage area corresponding to the storage number 4 of the first special symbol to the storage area related to the storage number 3 of the first special symbol, and the storage related to the storage number 4 of the first special symbol A process of storing a used value (for example, 0) in the area is executed.

Further, when the operation memory number reduction effect command is a corresponding command related to the second special symbol, the contents of the memory area corresponding to the memory number 1 of the second special symbol are transferred to the memory area related to the variation, and the second special The contents of the storage area corresponding to the storage number 2 of the second special symbol is transferred to the storage area related to the storage number 1 of the symbol, and the storage area related to the storage number 2 of the second special symbol corresponds to the storage number 3 of the second special symbol. The contents of the storage area to be migrated, the contents of the storage area corresponding to the storage number 4 of the second special symbol to the storage area related to the storage number 3 of the second special symbol are transferred, and the storage related to the storage number 4 of the second special symbol A process of storing a used value (for example, 0) in the area is executed.

Step S706: The effect control CPU 126 executes the effect memory select processing effect reduction processing. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 is changing the marker corresponding to the lottery element consumed by the internal lottery, the effect of sliding the markers M1 and M2 corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol from the pre-variation display area X1. An effect to be moved to the display area X2 is selected. The memory marker moved to the changing display area X2 selects an effect to be erased at the end of the change.
When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect control process (FIG. 55).

[Marker change effect management processing]
FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the marker change effect management process. Hereinafter, description will be given along with an example of the procedure.

Step S708: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the countdown marker effect execution condition (specified effect condition) is satisfied. As the countdown marker effect execution condition, for example, a fluctuation pattern of a fixed fluctuation number of seconds or longer (for example, a fluctuation pattern of normal reach or higher, a non-reach deviation fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time of a fixed time or longer, etc.) is planned to be selected for the fluctuation. It is satisfied in some cases and when the random number lottery for performance is won (when the prescribed performance condition is satisfied). The confirmation of the variation pattern can be confirmed by the contents of the prefetch buffer.

As a result, if it is confirmed that the countdown marker effect execution condition is satisfied (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S710, and if it is not possible to confirm that the countdown marker effect execution condition is satisfied (No). The effect control CPU 126 executes step S720.

Step S710: The effect control CPU 126 executes remaining seconds determination processing. In this process, the production control CPU 126 executes a process of determining the number of remaining seconds while considering the variation time of the lottery element. For the remaining seconds, any one of “5 seconds”, “10 seconds”, and “15 seconds” is determined by lottery.

Step S712: The effect control CPU 126 executes the final change mode lottery process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 performs a process of determining the final change mode of the countdown marker effect based on the content of the change pattern destination determination command stored in the look-ahead buffer (the change pattern to be selected in the change). Execute.

The final change mode is determined by lottery depending on whether the winning or non-winning. For example, if the expectation level for winning is higher in the order of “blue” → “yellow” → “green” → “red” → “gold”, it is easy to select “blue” for fluctuations in outliers. In the variation of winning, it is easy to select "golden".

Step S714: The effect control CPU 126 executes a change scenario lottery process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines a change scenario from the time of winning to the stop of the change due to the change, based on the final change mode determined in step S712, the change pattern of the change, and the current memory count.

For example, when the final change mode is determined to be “red” in step S712, the “yellow” marker is displayed after the explosion effect, and the change before the change is changed to the “green” marker to change the change. Use to determine a scenario such as changing to a "red" marker.

Step S716: The effect control CPU 126 executes a countdown marker effect message generation process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of generating a countdown marker effect message including information on the remaining seconds determined in step S710. The generated message is transmitted from the effect control device 124 to the effect display control device 144. The generated message is transmitted when the message is generated.

Step S718: The effect control CPU 126 executes a reference destination switching message generation process (special change effect execution information transmitting means). The reference destination switching message in this case is special change effect execution information indicating that the explosion effect (special change effect) has been executed. The generated message is transmitted from the performance control device 124 to the lamp drive circuit 132. The generated message is transmitted after the remaining number of seconds determined in step S710 has passed (special change effect execution information transmitting means). By receiving the reference destination switching message, the lamp driving circuit 132 can get an opportunity to review the lighting color of the lamp.

By executing such a process, the effect control CPU 126 displays the countdown marker to which the remaining time is added when the prescribed effect execution condition is satisfied, and updates the remaining time as time passes, When the remaining time reaches 0 seconds, an explosion effect (special change effect) that changes a normal marker into a colored marker can be executed (special change effect executing means).

Step S720: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the marker change effect execution condition (predetermined effect condition) is satisfied. As the marker change effect execution condition, for example, a fluctuation pattern of a fixed fluctuation number of seconds or more (for example, a fluctuation pattern of a normal reach or higher, a non-reach deviation fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time of a fixed time or longer, etc.) is planned to be selected in the fluctuation. It is satisfied in some cases and when the random number lottery for production is won (when a predetermined production execution condition is satisfied). The confirmation of the variation pattern can be confirmed by the contents of the prefetch buffer.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the memory marker effect execution condition is satisfied (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S722, and when it is not possible to confirm that the memory marker effect execution condition is satisfied (No). The effect control CPU 126 returns to the operation memory effect management process (FIG. 56).

Step S720: The effect control CPU 126 executes the final change mode lottery process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of determining the final change mode of the marker based on the content of the change pattern destination determination command stored in the prefetch buffer (the change pattern to be selected in the change). ..

The final change mode is determined by lottery depending on whether the winning or non-winning. For example, if the expectation level for winning is higher in the order of “blue” → “yellow” → “green” → “red” → “gold”, it is easy to select “blue” for fluctuations in outliers. In the variation of winning, it is easy to select "golden".

Step S712: The effect control CPU 126 executes the change scenario lottery process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines a change scenario from the time of winning to the stop of the change due to the change, based on the final change mode determined in step S710, the change pattern of the change, and the current number of memories.

For example, when the final change mode is determined to be “golden” in step S710, the change pattern of the change is a reach after hit change pattern, and the current number of stored first special symbols is four, storage position 3 Change from "white" to "yellow" at the second memory position, change from "yellow" to "green" at the second memory position, and change from "green" to "red" at the first memory position. A scenario such as changing from “red” to “gold” at the changing position is determined.

Here, the “variable position (the relevant position)” means executing the marker change effect in the changing display region X2, and the “first stored position” is the pre-change display region X1. Means that the marker change effect is performed at the position of the leftmost marker M1 in the above, and "the second memory position" means the marker at the position of the second marker M1 from the left in the pre-change display area X1. This means executing the change effect, and "the third storage position" means executing the marker change effect at the position of the third marker M1 from the left side in the pre-change display area X1. , "Fourth storage position" means executing the marker change effect at the position of the fourth marker M1 from the left side in the pre-change display area X1.

Further, the "fifth storage position" means that the marker change effect is executed at the position of the leftmost marker M2 in the pre-change display area X1, and the "sixth storage position" means This means that the marker change effect is executed at the position of the second marker M2 from the left side in the pre-change display area X1, and the “seventh memory position” is the third from the left side in the pre-change display area X1. This means executing the marker change effect at the position of the marker M2, and the "8th memory position" executes the marker change effect at the position of the fourth marker M2 from the left side in the pre-change display area X1. It means that.

Step S714: The effect control CPU 126 executes the marker change effect message generation process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of generating a marker change effect message based on the scenario determined in step S712. The generated message is transmitted from the effect control device 124 to the effect display control device 144. The generated message may be transmitted at the time of generating the message, or may be transmitted after a predetermined time has elapsed after the message was generated (for example, the timing of executing the actual marker change effect).

It should be noted that the effect control CPU 126 may execute the same reference destination switching message generation process as in step S718 when the color change effect is executed or when the variation ends. As a result, the lamp drive circuit 132 can obtain an opportunity to review the lighting color of the lamp when executing the color change effect or when the change ends.

When the above procedure is finished, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the operation memory effect management process (FIG. 56).

[Production symbol management processing]
FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the effect symbol management process. Production symbol management process, execution selection process (step S500), production symbol variation pre-process (step S502), production symbol variation process (step S504), production symbol stop display process (step S506) and variable winning device operation time This is a configuration including a subroutine group of the process (step S508). Hereinafter, the basic flow of the effect symbol management process will be described along with each process.

Step S500: In the execution selection process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (one of steps S502 to S508). For example, the production control CPU 126 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the production symbol management processing as the return destination address in the “jump table”. Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the process performed so far. For example, if the variable display effect has not been started yet, the effect control CPU 126 selects the effect symbol change preprocessing (step S502) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the production symbol variation pre-process has already been completed, the production control CPU 126 selects the production symbol variation process (step S504) as the next jump destination, and if the production symbol variation process is completed, As the jump destination of, the production symbol stop displaying process (step S506) is selected. In addition, the variable winning device operating process (step S508) is performed when the main control CPU 72 selects the big winning variable winning device managing process (step S5000 in FIG. 14) or the small winning variable winning device managing process (FIG. 14). When step S6000) is selected, the jump destination is selected. In this case, steps S502 to S506 are not executed.

Step S502: In the production symbol variation pre-processing, the production control CPU 126 performs a work of adjusting the conditions for starting the variable display production using the production symbol. Further, in this processing, the effect control CPU 126 selects the content of the reach effect according to various conditions (lottery result, winning type, variation pattern, etc.), and an effect pattern for the notice effect (reach other than the prefetch notice effect pattern. (Pre-occurrence notice pattern, reach notice notice pattern, etc.) can be selected. In addition, the effect control CPU 126 also controls the demonstration effect when the pachinko machine 1 is in a so-called customer waiting state. The details of the specific processing will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

Step S504: In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 126 generates control information for instructing the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) as necessary. For example, when performing the effect using the effect switching button 45 during execution of the variable display effect using the effect symbol, the effect control CPU 126 monitors whether or not the player operates the effect button, and the effect corresponding to the result. The display control CPU 146 is instructed about the control information of the content (button effect).

Step S506: In the effect symbol stop displaying process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the content of the stop display effect using the effect symbol and the moving image in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery. That is, the effect control CPU 126 instructs the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) to end the variable display effect and execute the stop display effect. In response to this, the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) terminates the variable display effect that has been actually executed in the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42 and executes the stop display effect. Thereby, the stop display effect is executed substantially in synchronization with the stop display of the special symbol, and the result of the internal lottery can be directedly taught to the player (disclosure, notification, notification, etc.) (symbol effect execution) means). In addition, at the time of a small hit, the stop display effect can be executed in a manner similar to or similar to the loss.

Step S508: In the process for operating the variable winning device, the effect control CPU 126 controls the effect contents during the small hit or the big hit (special game effect executing means). In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the content of the effect during major effect in accordance with various conditions (e.g., winning type). For example, in the case of a 16-round big hit, the effect control CPU 126 selects a 16-round big effect effect pattern as the effect content to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 42, and instructs this to the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146). .. As a result, the image of the major effect is displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42, and the content of the effect changes as the round progresses.

[Production pattern change preprocessing]
FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the effect design variation pre-processing. Hereinafter, description will be given along with an example of the procedure.

Step S600: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether the demonstration effect command is received from the main control CPU 72. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether the demonstration effect command is stored. As a result, if it is confirmed that the demonstration effect command is stored (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S602.

Step S602: The effect control CPU 126 executes a demo selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects a demonstration effect pattern. The demonstration effect pattern defines the content of the effect indicating that the pachinko machine 1 is in a so-called customer waiting state.

When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the end address of the effect symbol management process. Then, the effect control CPU 126 directly returns to the effect control process, and controls the contents of the demonstration effect based on the demonstration effect pattern in the subsequent display output process (step S404 in FIG. 55) and lamp drive process (step S406 in FIG. 55). To do.

On the other hand, if it is confirmed in step S600 that the demonstration effect command is not stored (No), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S604.

Step S604: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the variation this time is out (non-winning). Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not the lottery result command at the time of non-winning is stored. As a result, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of non-winning is stored (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S612. On the contrary, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of non-winning is not stored (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S606. It should be noted that the confirmation of whether or not the current variation is not possible can be performed based on the variation pattern command or the stop symbol command in addition to the lottery result command. That is, if the variation pattern command of this time corresponds to the out-of-order normal variation or the out-of-bounds reach variation, it can be determined that the current variation is out of order. Alternatively, if the current stop symbol command specifies a non-winning symbol, it can be determined that the current variation is out of alignment.

Step S606: If the lottery result command is other than non-winning (missing) (step S604: No), then the effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the change this time is a big hit. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130, and confirms whether or not the lottery result command at the time of a big hit is stored. As a result, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of the big hit is saved (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S610. On the contrary, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of the big hit is not stored (No), the only remaining lottery result command at the time of the small hit is, so in this case, the effect control CPU 126 executes step S608. In addition, it is also possible to confirm whether or not the variation this time is a big hit, based on a variation pattern command or a stop symbol command. That is, if the variation pattern command of this time corresponds to a big hit variation, it can be determined that the present variation is a big hit. Further, if the current stop symbol command corresponds to the big hit symbol, it can be determined that the current fluctuation is the big hit.

Step S608: The effect control CPU 126 executes a small hit time variation effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at that time based on the variation pattern command (for example, “C0H00H” to “D0H7FH”) received from the main control CPU72. The effect pattern number is prepared in advance corresponding to the variation pattern command, and the effect control CPU 126 can select an effect pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern command at that time by referring to an effect pattern selection table (not shown). it can. In addition, the effect pattern number may be prepared in combination with the variation pattern command, or a plurality of effect pattern numbers may be provided for one variation pattern command.

Further, when the effect pattern number is selected, the effect control CPU 126 refers to an effect table (not shown), and changes the effect pattern of the effect symbol corresponding to the variable effect pattern number at that time (fluctuation time, reach type and reach occurrence timing), and stops. The display mode and the like are determined. The types of effect symbols determined here all correspond to “combination of symbols at the time of small hit”.

The above procedure is for a case of "small hit", but when it is a big hit, the effect control CPU 126 confirms that it is a "big hit" in step S606 (Yes). In this case, the effect control CPU 126 executes step S610.

Step S610: The effect control CPU 126 executes a big hit time variation effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at that time based on the variation pattern command (for example, "E0H00H" to "F0H7FH") received from the main control CPU72. In the big hit production effect pattern selection processing, the processing may be further branched for each big hit stop pattern.

In the case of non-winning, the following procedure is executed. That is, if the effect control CPU 126 confirms that there is a deviation in step S604 (Yes), then step S612 is executed.

Step S612: The effect control CPU 126 executes the off-time variation effect pattern selection processing. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at the time of departure based on the variation pattern command (for example, "A0H00H" to "A6H7FH") received from the main control CPU72. The effect pattern numbers at the time of falling out are classified into "outside normal fluctuation", "time saving outlying fluctuation", "outside reach fluctuation", and the like, and a fine reach fluctuation pattern is defined in "outside reach fluctuation". It is to be noted that which effect pattern number the effect control CPU 126 selects is determined by the variation pattern command transmitted from the main control CPU 72.

When the production pattern number at the time of departure is selected, the production control CPU 126 refers to a production table (not shown), and a variation schedule of the production symbol corresponding to the variation production pattern number at that time (variation time, presence/absence of reach occurrence, in case of reach occurrence) Determines the reach type and reach generation timing), and the stop display mode (for example, "7"-"2"-"4", etc.).

When the processing of any of the above steps S608, S610, and S612 is executed, the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S614.

Step S614: The effect control CPU 126 executes an announcement selection process (annotation effect execution means). In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the content of the notice effect to be executed during the current variable display effect by lottery. The content of the notice production is determined based on, for example, the result of the internal lottery (winning or non-winning) and the current internal state (normal state, high probability state, time reduction state). The notice production is to give a notice to the player that a reach state may occur during the variable display production, or give a notice that there is a possibility of a big hit eventually. Therefore, the selection ratio of the notice effect is set low at the time of non-winning, but the selection ratio of the notice effect is set relatively high at the time of winning in order to increase the player's expectation.

When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect symbol management process (end address). As a result, in the subsequent effect symbol fluctuation process (step S504 in FIG. 58), the variable display effect and the stop display effect are executed based on the actually selected fluctuation effect pattern (effect execution means), and various The notice production is executed based on the notice production pattern.

[Processing when the variable winning device is activated]
FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of a process at the time of operating the variable winning device. The variable winning device operating process is a subroutine of an execution selection process (step S902), a variable winning device operating pre-process (step S904), a variable winning device operating process (step S906), and a variable winning device operating post process (step S908). This is a configuration including a (program module) group. Here, first, the basic flow of the process at the time of operating the variable winning device will be described along with each process.

Step S902: In the execution selection process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (one of steps S904 to S908) from the “jump table”. For example, the production control CPU 126 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the variable prize winning device operating process as the stack destination address in the stack pointer.

Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the process performed so far. For example, in a situation where the variable winning device operation pre-processing has not started yet, the effect control CPU 126 selects the variable winning device operation pre-processing (step S904) as the next jump destination. If the variable winning device operation pre-processing has already been completed, the effect control CPU 126 selects the variable winning device operating process (step S906) as the next jump destination. Further, if the process during the operation of the variable winning device is completed, the effect control CPU 126 selects the post-operation process of the variable winning device (step S908) as the next jump destination.

Step S904: In the variable winning device operation pre-processing, the effect control CPU 126 executes a process of selecting the content of the effect to be executed during the big hit game or the small hit game. For example, in the case of winning in the "12 round normal pattern", a process of selecting an effect in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character is executed. Further, in the case of winning in “12 round probability variation symbols 1 and 2,” processing for selecting an effect in which the teammate character wins over the enemy character is executed. Furthermore, in the case of winning in "6 round probability variation symbols 1 and 2," processing for selecting a normal bonus effect is executed. Furthermore, in the case of winning the "16 round probability variation pattern", a process of selecting a special bonus effect is executed.

Step S906: In the variable winning device operating process, the effect control CPU 126 generates control information for instructing the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) as necessary. For example, when performing the effect using the effect switching button 45 during execution of the big hit effect, the effect control CPU 126 monitors whether or not the player operates the effect button, and the effect content (button effect) corresponding to the result is monitored. Control information is instructed to the display control CPU 146. Further, in the process during the operation of the variable winning device, when the probability variation area passing command is received during the big hit game, an effect indicating that a V winning has occurred (an effect shown in (J) in FIG. 40) is selected. While executing the process, when the probability variation area passing command is not received during the big hit game, a process of selecting an effect indicating that a V winning has not occurred (an effect shown in (N) in FIG. 41) To execute.

Step S908: In the process after the operation of the variable winning device, the effect control CPU 126 executes the effect of transmitting the destination mode to the player during the ending time of the variable winning device. For example, the effect control CPU 126 executes the coast mode rush effect or the firework rush rush effect depending on whether or not the winning symbol or the probability variation area has passed. Specifically, when the probability variation area passing command is received during the big hit game, a process of selecting an effect indicating an entry into the firework rush (an effect shown in (K) in FIG. 40) is executed, and the big hit. When the probability variation area passing command is not received during the game, a process for selecting an effect indicating the entry into the coast mode (an effect shown in (G) in FIG. 39) is executed.
When the above processing is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect symbol management processing (FIG. 58).

[Production display control processing]
FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of effect display control processing.
The effect display control process is executed by the display control CPU 146 in the timer interrupt process (interrupt management process) for effect display control, for example. The display control CPU 146 generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined interrupt cycle (for example, several tens μs to several ms cycle) during execution of the reset start process, and executes the timer interrupt process.

Step S910: In the message receiving process, the display control CPU 146 receives the effect message (command) transmitted from the effect control CPU 126. Further, the display control CPU 146 analyzes the received messages and stores them in the command buffer area of the RAM 150 by type.

Step S912, step S914: The process at the time of receiving the message for countdown marker effect is a process executed when the message for countdown marker effect is received. When the countdown marker effect message is received, the display control CPU 146 executes the countdown marker effect message reception process. On the other hand, when the countdown marker effect message is not received, the display control CPU 146 does not execute the countdown marker effect message reception process.

In the countdown marker effect message reception process, the display control CPU 146 instructs the VDP 152 to perform effect display based on the countdown marker effect message transmitted from the effect control CPU 126. Thereby, the VDP 152 controls the display operation (countdown marker effect) by the liquid crystal display 42 based on the instructed effect contents.

Step S916, Step S918: The process at the time of receiving the marker change effect message is a process executed when the marker change effect message is received. When the marker change effect message is received, the display control CPU 146 executes the marker change effect message reception process. On the other hand, when the marker change effect message is not received, the display control CPU 146 does not execute the marker change effect message reception process.

In the marker change effect message reception process, the display control CPU 146 instructs the VDP 152 to perform effect display based on the marker change effect message transmitted from the effect control CPU 126. As a result, the VDP 152 controls the display operation (color change effect) by the liquid crystal display 42 based on the instructed effect contents.

Step S919: In the effect display management processing, the display control CPU 146 causes the other message transmitted from the effect control CPU 126 (for example, the number of operation memories of each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, operation memory effect pattern number, prefetch). Based on the notice effect pattern number, the variation effect pattern number, the change notice effect number, the background pattern number, and the like), the VDP 152 is instructed to perform an effect display. As a result, the VDP 152 controls the display operation by the liquid crystal display 42 based on the instructed contents of effect.

[Lamp drive circuit control processing]
FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the lamp drive circuit control process.
The lamp drive circuit control process is executed by the control unit of the lamp drive circuit 132 in the timer interrupt process (interrupt management process) for controlling the lamp drive circuit, for example. The control unit of the lamp driving circuit 132 generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined interrupt cycle (for example, a cycle of several tens μs to several ms) during execution of the reset start processing, and executes the timer interrupt processing.

Step S920: In the message receiving process, the control unit of the lamp drive circuit 132 receives the message (command) for effect transmitted from the effect control CPU 126. Further, the control unit of the lamp driving circuit 132 analyzes the received messages and stores them in the message buffer area of the RAM by type.

Step S922, Step S924: The process at the time of receiving the reference destination switching message is the process executed when the reference destination switching message is received. When the reference destination switching message is received, the control unit of the lamp driving circuit 132 executes the reference destination switching message reception process. On the other hand, when the reference destination switching message has not been received, the control unit of the lamp driving circuit 132 does not execute the reference destination switching message reception process.

In the process for receiving the reference destination switching message, the control unit of the lamp driving circuit 132 reviews the lighting color of the lamp. As a result, the frame lamp and the like are lit and displayed in the display color after the review.

Step S926: In the other lamp effect management process, the control unit of the lamp drive circuit 132 displays the various lamps based on other messages (for example, control information including a lamp lighting message) transmitted from the effect control CPU 126. To control.

[Processing when receiving a reference switch message]
FIG. 63 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of processing when receiving a reference destination switching message.

Step S930: The control unit of the lamp drive circuit 132 executes a process of setting an initial value (0) in the determination status. The determination status is a status for determining which memory display position the marker whose color has changed exists.

When the value of the determination status is 0, it is determined whether or not there is a marker whose color has changed at the changing position. When the value of the determination status is 1 to 8, the first storage position to the storage position is stored. It will be determined whether or not there is a marker whose color has changed at the eighth position.

Step S932: The control unit of the lamp drive circuit 132 confirms whether or not a marker (image after change) in which the color has changed is displayed at the position indicated by the determination status value.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the color-changed marker (changed image) is displayed at the position indicated by the determination status value (Yes), the control unit of the lamp drive circuit 132 executes step S938. On the other hand, when it is not possible to confirm that the color-changed marker (image after change) is displayed at the position indicated by the determination status value (No), the control unit of the lamp drive circuit 132 executes step S934.

Step S934: The control unit of the lamp drive circuit 132 executes a process of incrementing the value of the determination status. As a result, if the value of the determination status is 0, the value is updated to 1.

Step S936: The control unit of the lamp drive circuit 132 confirms whether or not the value of the determination status is less than or equal to the maximum value. The maximum value is “8”, which is the value indicating the eighth storage position.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the value of the determination status is less than or equal to the maximum value (Yes), the control unit of the lamp drive circuit 132 returns to step S932 and repeats the processing up to this point.
On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the value of the determination status is larger than the maximum value (step S936: No), the control unit of the lamp drive circuit 132 executes the process of step S940.

Step S938: The control unit of the lamp driving circuit 132 executes the lamp lighting process according to the display color of the changed image. Specifically, the process of turning on the three LED lamps 46a of the glass frame top lamp 46 with the same display color as the display color of the changed image determined to be being displayed in the process of step S932 is executed.

As described above, when the control unit of the lamp driving circuit 132 receives the reference destination switching message (special change effect execution information), the control unit corresponds to the display color of the most colored marker that is currently displayed among the currently displayed markers. The selected color production (production after special change production) is executed (production production after special production production).

Further, the control unit of the lamp drive circuit 132 executes a color effect (after-special-change-effect corresponding effect) that corresponds to the display color of the most colored marker that is currently displayed among the currently displayed markers. Until the colored marker disappears (until the corresponding effect ends after the special change effect), the colored markers other than the most recently displayed colored marker are displayed. The color effect corresponding to the color (the effect after the special change effect) is not executed (the effect executing means after the special change effect).

Further, when the control unit of the lamp driving circuit 132 receives the reference destination switching message (special change effect execution information), the most recently displayed marker among the currently displayed markers is displayed. To determine whether or not a colored marker is present in order, and if it is determined that a colored marker is present, end the determination when the colored marker is found. Color production (production after special change production) is executed (production production after special production).

Step S940: The control unit of the lamp drive circuit 132 executes a lamp extinguishing process. Specifically, the process of turning off the three LED lamps 46a of the glass frame top lamp 46 is executed.

By performing such processing, the control unit of the lamp driving circuit 132 uses the three LED lamps 46a of the glass frame top lamp 46 to display the color-changed marker separately from the color change effect. It is possible to execute the corresponding color effect (corresponding effect execution means).

When the above process is completed, the control unit of the lamp drive circuit 132 returns to the lamp drive circuit control process (FIG. 62).

FIG. 64 is a diagram illustrating a flow of effects when the countdown marker explosion is performed after the countdown marker is displayed.

As shown in (A) of FIG. 64, in the (changing display area X2), memory 1 (first memory position), memory 2 (second memory position), memory 3 (third memory position). It is assumed that the marker is displayed, and in this state, one game ball has entered the middle start winning opening 26, whereby the countdown marker is displayed in the memory 4 (fourth memory position).

As shown in (B) in FIG. 64, the next change is started, and a marker is displayed in the (change-in-progress display area X2), memory 1 (first memory position), and memory 2 (second memory position). It is assumed that the countdown marker is displayed in the memory 3 (third memory position). The countdown marker is executing the countdown.

As shown in (C) in FIG. 64, the next change is started, the marker is displayed in the relevant (changing display area X2), memory 1 (first memory position), and memory 2 (two memory positions). It is assumed that the countdown of the countdown marker displayed in (eyes) has ended and the explosion effect has been executed.

In this case, the effect control device 124 transmits a reference destination switching message to the lamp drive circuit 132, and the lamp drive circuit 132 causes the (changing display area X2)→memory 1 (first memory position)→memory 2 It is checked whether there is a marker whose color has changed in the order of (the second memory position).

Then, when there is a marker whose color has changed, the lamp driving circuit 132 executes a process of lighting the three LED lamps 46a of the glass frame top lamp 46 with the same display color as the marker that has changed color.

As described above, in the present embodiment, as the lighting specifications of the three LED lamps 46a of the glass frame top lamp 46, the lighting color of the lamp is determined by the color of the marker whose color has changed in the foremost position counted from the above. There is. If there is no marker whose color has changed, the three LED lamps 46a of the glass frame top lamp 46 do not light up.

Then, as shown in the figure, the countdown marker is displayed at the position of the memory 4, and it may explode at the position of the memory 2. In some cases, the fluctuation scale of the special symbol is an indefinite value, so the explosion actually occurs at the position of the memory 3. Or it may explode at the position of memory 1. If there is a marker whose color has changed before the countdown marker, that color has priority.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, a reference switching message that notifies the lamp drive circuit of the explosion is transmitted at the timing when the explosion effect is executed, and after the reference switching message is received, from the hold to the currently winning marker. By checking the contents, the lighting control of the frame lamp according to the explosion timing is realized.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the following effects are obtained.
(1) In the present embodiment, when a marker whose color has changed due to the execution of an explosion effect (special change effect) is displayed, the effect control device 124 sends a reference destination switching message (special change effect) to the lamp drive circuit 132. (Execution effect information), and the lamp drive circuit 132 responds to the display color of the marker whose color has been changed most recently displayed in response to the reception of the reference destination switching message. Since the effect is performed, the color effect related to the marker can be efficiently controlled even if the timing (timing of color change) at which the marker whose color has changed is displayed at the start of variation is unknown.

(2) In the present embodiment, while the color effect corresponding to the display color of the most recently displayed color-changed marker is executed, the display of a color-changed marker other than the most recently displayed color-changed marker is performed. Since the color effect corresponding to the color is not executed, the specification of the color effect (the specification of the frame lamp lighting) determines the content of the color effect with the display color of the color-changed marker that is closest to the color counting. If so, its specifications can be faithfully reproduced.

(3) According to the present embodiment, the determination is ended and the color effect is executed when the marker whose color has changed is found. Therefore, for example, if the marker of the change is blue, the determination can be ended there. The determination process can be simplified as compared with the method of determining the contents of all the markers.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment and can be variously modified and implemented. The mode of performance and various numerical values mentioned in the embodiment are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned contents.

In the above-described embodiment, an example of a gaming machine having a probability variation area is described, but a gaming machine having no probability variation area (a general probability variation machine having a normal winning symbol and a probability variation winning symbol, or a probability variation having only a probability variation symbol) Machine).

In the above-described embodiment, the high-probability non-time shortened state has been described as an example of shifting after the number of fluctuations after the big hit game reaches 100 times, but it may be shifted after the big hit game.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, in the low probability non-time shortened state, the example of the gaming machine in which only the first special symbol is changed is explained in principle, but from the low probability non-time shortened state by arranging the sorting device or the like. It may be a gaming machine that allows the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

In the above-described embodiment, the color effect (the effect corresponding to after the special change effect) is described as an example in which the glass frame top lamp 46 is used, but other lamps may be used. Further, the color effect (effect after the special change effect) may be executed using another effect device (a liquid crystal display or the like) instead of the lamp.

In the above-described embodiment, the countdown marker is described as an example in which the display of the remaining time is added to the normal marker. However, a special marker other than the normal marker (mystery reservation with a hatena mark, already color, shape, etc.) The display of the remaining time may be added to (hold after change). In addition, the countdown marker may be a marker that changes into a post-change form after a fixed time after the display, without adding the display of the remaining time.

The images given in the other performance examples are merely examples, and these can be appropriately modified. Further, the structure of the pachinko machine 1, the board surface configuration, specific numerical values and the like are preferable examples including those shown in the drawings, and it goes without saying that these can be appropriately modified.

1 Pachinko machine 8 game board unit 8a game area 20 start gate 28 variable start winning device 33 normal symbol display device 33a normal symbol working memory lamp 34 first special symbol display device 35 second special symbol display device 34a first special symbol working memory Lamp 35a Second special symbol working memory lamp 38 Game state display device 42 Liquid crystal display 45 Production switching button 70 Main control device 72 Main control CPU
74 ROM
76 RAM
124 Production control device 126 Production control CPU

Claims (1)

When a lottery opportunity occurs during the game, a lottery element acquisition means for acquiring lottery elements necessary for executing a predetermined lottery,
A lottery element storage means for storing the lottery elements acquired by the lottery element acquisition means,
When the lottery element is stored in a state where a predetermined start condition is satisfied, a lottery executing means that consumes the lottery element and executes the predetermined lottery,
When the predetermined lottery is executed, after the symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined fluctuation time, a symbol display means for stopping and displaying the symbols in a mode according to the result of the predetermined lottery,
When the lottery elements are stored, storage display effect executing means for executing a memory display effect of displaying a memory display indicating that the lottery elements are stored according to the number of stored lottery elements,
When a predetermined effect execution condition is satisfied, change effect executing means for executing a change effect for changing the memory display from the pre-change mode to the post-change mode,
Aside from the change effect, a corresponding effect executing means for executing a corresponding effect corresponding to the aspect of the changed form,
When the specified performance execution condition is satisfied, the memory display controlled by the predetermined time information is displayed, the predetermined time information is updated according to the lapse of time, and the predetermined time information is the specified value. When reaching, a special change effect executing means for executing a special change effect for changing the memory display controlled by the predetermined time information to the changed form,
When the special change effect is executed, a post-special-change-effect corresponding effect that executes a post-special-change-effect corresponding effect that corresponds to the oldest displayed post-change form of the currently displayed memory display And an execution means,
The post-special change production corresponding production execution means,
The preceding display as the memory display of the after-change form, and the memory display of the after-change form that is displayed after the preceding display and has a higher expectation of winning by the predetermined lottery than the preceding display. If the row display and is as displayed, while performing the preceding display after special change effect corresponding production which is made to correspond to, until the corresponding effect after special change effect is completed, corresponding to said trailing display A gaming machine characterized by not executing a corresponding effect after the special change effect.