JP6766919B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

In gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines, various effects are performed according to various gaming states for the purpose of improving the interest of the game (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-172988

In the above-mentioned gaming machines, further improvement of technology is desired for the purpose of improving the interest of the game.

The present invention has been made to solve at least a part of the above-mentioned problems, and can be realized as the following forms.

[form]
Launch means and
A first ball entry section where a game ball launched into the game area of the game board by the launch means can enter.
An acquisition means for acquiring random number information based on the entry into the first entry section, and
A determination means that executes a predetermined determination based on the random number information acquired by the acquisition means, and
An operation executing means for executing a unit game rotation operation for displaying a display corresponding to the result of the predetermined determination based on the ball entering the first ball entry unit.
A detection means for detecting the entry of a ball into a predetermined area,
Based on the detection by the detection means, the stop means for executing the stop process, which is the process for stopping the start of the unit game rotation operation based on the ball entering the first ball entry portion by the action execution means, and the stop means.
It is a game machine equipped with
The stopping means includes means for stopping the start of the unit game rotation operation for a predetermined period when detected by the detecting means.
The game machine
A second ball entry portion configured to allow the game ball to enter after being detected by the detection means, and
A means for acquiring random number information based on the entry into the second entry section, and
A means for executing a predetermined determination based on the random number information related to the second ball entry portion acquired by the acquisition means, and
With
The game ball that has entered the second ball entry portion is always guided to a region that is disadvantageous to the player.
A gaming machine characterized in that the unit game rotation operation may not be executed by the stop means at the timing when the game ball enters the second entry portion after being detected by the detection means. ..

According to the game machine of the above-described form, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It is a perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of a game board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol and the display surface which are variable-displayed in a symbol display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the contents of various counters. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the hit / fail table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the contents of the distribution table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the 2nd start port unit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation of the 2nd start port unit and the behavior of a game ball. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation of the 2nd start port unit and the behavior of a game ball. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation of the 2nd start port unit and the behavior of a game ball. It is a time chart which shows the outline of the process which prohibits the start of the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of a game ball into the first start opening. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the ball entry process for a start port. It is a flowchart which shows the advance determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the ball entry process for a fall opening. It is a flowchart which shows the ball entry process for a rotating body. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the game time control process. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation start processing for the 1st start port. It is a flowchart which shows the hold information shift processing. It is a flowchart which shows the determination process for the 1st start port. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of the fluctuation time for the 1st start port. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation start processing for the 2nd start port. It is a flowchart which shows the determination process for the 2nd start port. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of the fluctuation time for the 2nd start port. It is a flowchart which shows the game state transition process. It is a flowchart which shows the opening time setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the round number setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the opening and closing process of a big winning opening. It is a flowchart which shows the ball entry counter setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the opening limit time setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the ending time setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the transition process at the end of an ending period. It is a flowchart which shows the abnormality notification processing. It is a block diagram which mainly shows the electrical structure of a voice light emission control device and a display control device. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt process executed in the sound light side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the command correspondence processing. It is a flowchart which shows the hold command correspondence processing. It is a flowchart which shows the game time production setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which is executed in MPU of a display control device. It is a flowchart which shows the command interrupt processing which is executed in MPU of a display control device. It is a flowchart which shows the V interrupt processing executed in MPU of a display control apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd start port unit provided in the pachinko machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the hit / fail table set in the pachinko machine of 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the distribution table set in the pachinko machine of 3rd Embodiment.

Embodiments of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in the following order with reference to the drawings.
A. First Embodiment:
A1. Game machine structure:
A2. Electrical configuration of the game machine:
A3. Details of the second starting port unit:
A4. Various processes executed in the main controller:
A5. Electrical configuration of voice emission control device and display control device:
A6. Various processes executed in the voice emission control device and the display control device:
B. Second embodiment:
C. Third Embodiment:
D. Modification example:
E. Inventions extracted from each of the above embodiments:

A. First Embodiment:
A1. Game machine structure:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, also referred to as “pachinko machine”) as an embodiment of the present invention. The pachinko machine 10 includes a wooden outer frame 11 that is combined in a substantially rectangular shape. When the pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall, the outer frame 11 is fixed to the island equipment of the game hall. Further, the pachinko machine 10 includes a pachinko machine main body 12 rotatably supported by an outer frame 11. The pachinko machine main body 12 includes an inner frame 13 and a front door frame 14 arranged in front of the inner frame 13. The inner frame 13 is rotatably supported by a metal hinge 15 with respect to the outer frame 11. The front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by a metal hinge 16 with respect to the inner frame 13. On the back surface of the inner frame 13, control devices for controlling the pachinko machine main body 12, such as a main control device, a voice emission control device, and a display control device, are arranged. Details of these control devices will be described later. Further, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a cylinder lock 17. The cylinder lock 17 has a function of locking the inner frame 13 with respect to the outer frame 11 and a function of locking the front door frame 14 with respect to the inner frame 13. Each lock is unlocked by performing a predetermined operation on the cylinder lock 17 using a dedicated key.

An open window portion 18 is formed in a substantially central portion of the front door frame 14. Around the window portion 18 of the front door frame 14, resin parts and illumination parts for decorating the pachinko machine 10 are provided. Illuminations are composed of light emitting means including various lamps such as LEDs. The light emitting means plays a role of enhancing the effect of the effect by lighting or blinking each unit game rotation operation performed by the pachinko machine 10, when a big hit is won, when a reach occurs, or the like. Further, a glass unit 19 made of two flat glass sheets is arranged on the back side of the front door frame 14, and the opened window portion 18 is sealed by the glass unit 19. A game board, which will be described later, is detachably attached to the inner frame 13, and the player of the pachinko machine 10 can visually recognize the game board from the front of the pachinko machine 10 via the glass unit 19. Details of the game board will be described later.

The front door frame 14 is provided with an upper plate 20 and a lower plate 21 for storing game balls. The upper plate 20 is formed in a box shape with an open upper surface, and stores game balls such as rental balls rented from a rental machine (not shown) and prize balls discharged from the pachinko machine main body 12. The game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are supplied to the game ball launch mechanism included in the pachinko machine main body 12. The game ball launching mechanism is driven by the operation of the operation handle 25 by the player, and launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 20 to the front surface of the game board. The lower plate 21 is arranged below the upper plate 20 and is formed in a box shape with an open upper surface. The lower plate 21 stores the game balls that could not be stored in the upper plate 20. On the bottom surface of the lower plate 21, a discharge port 22 for discharging the game balls stored in the lower plate 21 is formed. A lever 23 is provided below the discharge port 22, and the player can switch between the closed state and the open state of the discharge port 22 by operating the lever 23. When the player operates the lever 23 to open the discharge port 22, the game ball falls from the discharge port 22, and the game ball is discharged to the outside from the lower plate 21.

An effect operation button 24 as an operation receiving means is provided in front of the peripheral edge portion of the upper plate 20. The effect operation button 24 is an operation unit for the player to perform an input operation for the game effect performed by the pachinko machine 10. When the player operates the effect operation button 24 at a predetermined timing prepared by the pachinko machine 10, the pachinko machine 10 performs a game effect reflecting the operation.

Further, an operation handle 25 for the player to operate is provided on the right side of the front door frame 14 when viewed from the front. When the player operates the operation handle 25, the game ball is launched from the game ball launching mechanism to the front surface of the game board in conjunction with the operation. Inside the operation handle 25, there is a touch sensor for permitting the driving of the game ball launch mechanism, a weight button for stopping the launch of the game ball by the game ball launch mechanism by a pressing operation by the player, and a rotation of the operation handle 25. A variable resistor that detects the amount of dynamic operation by the change in electrical resistance is provided. When the player grasps the operation handle 25, the touch sensor is turned on, and when the player rotates the operation handle 25 clockwise, the resistance value of the variable resistor changes according to the amount of rotation operation. A game ball is launched from the game ball launch mechanism to the front of the game board with a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor (hereinafter, also referred to as launch intensity).

Next, the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. A control device for controlling the operation of the pachinko machine 10 is arranged on the back surface of the pachinko machine 10.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in the figure, the pachinko machine 10 includes a first control unit 51, a second control unit 52, and a third control unit 53. Specifically, these mechanical portions are provided on the back surface of the inner frame 13.

The first control unit 51 includes a main control device 60. The main control device 60 has a main control board having a function of controlling the main control of the game and a function of monitoring the power supply. The main control board is housed in a board box made of a transparent resin material.

The second control unit 52 includes a voice emission control device 90 and a display control device 100. The voice emission control device 90 controls light emitting means such as a speaker and various lamps provided on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10 based on a command transmitted from the main control device 60. The display control device 100 controls the symbol display device based on the command transmitted from the voice emission control device 90. The design display device includes a liquid crystal display that displays a design or an image for directing.

The third control unit 53 includes a payout control device 70 and a launch control device 80. The payout control device 70 performs payout control for paying out prize balls. When an instruction to launch a game ball is input from the main control device 60, the launch control device 80 launches a game ball having a strength corresponding to the amount of rotation of the operation handle 25 by the player. Controls the ball launch mechanism. In addition, on the back surface of the inner frame 13, a tank 54 to which game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall are sequentially replenished, and a slope connected below the tank 54 and gently inclined so that the game balls flow to the downstream side. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out according to an instruction from the payout control device 70 by receiving the supply of game balls from the tank rail 55 having the above, the case rail 56 vertically connected to the downstream side of the tank rail 55, and the case rail 56. A plurality of devices necessary for the operation of the pachinko machine 10 such as the payout device 71 are provided.

Next, the game board will be described. The game board is detachably attached to the front surface of the inner frame 13.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 30. The game board 30 is made of plywood, and a game area PA is formed on the front surface thereof. An inner rail portion 31a and an outer rail portion 31b are attached to the game board 30 so as to partition a part of the outer edge of the game area PA. A guide rail 31 for guiding the game ball is formed between the inner rail portion 31a and the outer rail portion 31b. The game ball launched from the game ball launch mechanism is guided by the guide rail 31 and discharged to the upper part of the game area PA, and then flows down the game area PA. In the game area PA, a plurality of nails 42 are planted substantially perpendicular to the game board 30, and various accessories such as a windmill are arranged. These nails 42 and the windmill disperse and organize the falling direction of the game ball flowing down the game area PA.

In the present embodiment, the game area PA is composed of a first partial game area PA1 including a region on the left side of the center and a lower area in the center, and a second partial game area PA2 which is a region on the right side of the center. , The game ball launched into the game area PA is configured to circulate in any of the partial game areas of the first partial game area PA1 and the second partial game area PA2. Specifically, when the rotation operation amount of the operation handle 25 is less than 80% of the maximum rotation operation amount, the firing intensity of the game ball is less than 80% of the maximum firing intensity, and the game ball , The guide passage 44 provided between the first partial game area PA1 and the second partial game area PA2 is not reached, and the first partial game area PA1 is distributed. On the other hand, when the rotation operation amount of the operation handle 25 is 80% or more of the maximum rotation operation amount, the launch intensity of the game ball is 80% or more of the maximum launch intensity, and the game ball is in the guidance passage. When it reaches 44, it is guided to the second partial game area PA2 and circulates in the second partial game area PA2.

The game board 30 is provided with a general winning opening 32, a first starting opening 33, a second starting opening 34, a falling opening 115, and a variable winning device 36. Further, the game board 30 is provided with a variable display unit 40 and a main display unit 45. The main display unit 45 has a special figure unit 37 and a round display unit 39.

The general winning openings 32 are entry openings into which game balls can enter, and a plurality of general winning openings 32 are provided on the game board 30. In the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the general winning opening 32, 10 game balls are paid out from the payout device 71 as prize balls.

The first start port 33 is an entry port into which a game ball can enter, and is provided in the first partial game area PA1 below the center of the game board 30. In the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting port 33, three game balls are paid out as prize balls, and a jackpot lottery described later is executed.

The second start port 34 is an entry port through which a game ball can enter and pass through, and is provided in the second partial game area PA2 on the upper right side of the game board 30. In the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the second starting port 34, four game balls are paid out as prize balls, and a jackpot lottery described later is executed.

The first start port 33 and the second start port 34 of the present embodiment allow the game ball to enter without going through a lottery process based on the entry of the game ball into another entry unit (for example, a through chucker or the like). It is in a state where it can be balled. This configuration will be described. In a general game machine, a through chucker is provided as a ball entry part through which the game ball can pass, and when the game ball passes through the through chucker, an ordinary electric accessory (so-called electric tulip) is opened. The lottery process of whether or not to make the state is executed. If the lottery process is won, the normal electric accessory is changed from the closed state to the open state, and the game ball can enter the starting port (for example, the second starting port) where the ordinary electric accessory is provided. .. On the other hand, since the first starting port 33 and the second starting port 34 of the present embodiment are not provided with an ordinary electric accessory, a game ball to another ball entry portion (for example, a through chucker) is provided. The game ball is always in a state where it can be entered without going through the lottery process based on the entry of the ball. That is, in the present embodiment, the game ball is always in a state where the game ball can enter the two start ports, and the player operates the operation handle 25 to adjust the firing intensity, so that the first start port 33 It is configured so that a situation in which the game ball may enter the second starting port 34 and a situation in which the game ball may enter the second starting port 34 can be intentionally selected.

The fall opening 115 is an entrance for the game ball to enter and pass through, and is provided below the second starting opening 34. When the game ball enters the fall opening 115, a process for terminating the high probability mode described later is executed. The details of the processing when the game ball enters the fall opening 115 will be described later.

In the present embodiment, the first rotating body 111 is provided above the second starting port 34, and the second rotating body 112 is provided between the second starting port 34 and the falling port 115. There is. The first rotating body 111, the second starting port 34, the second rotating body 112, and the falling port 115 constitute a second starting port unit 110, which will be described later. Details of the second starting port unit 110 will be described later.

The variable winning device 36 includes a large winning opening 36a leading to the back side of the game board 30 and an opening / closing door 36b for opening and closing the large winning opening 36a. The opening / closing door 36b is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the large winning opening 36a. As described above, when the game ball enters the first starting port 33 or the second starting port 34, the main control device 60 executes a jackpot lottery (internal lottery). As a result of the big hit lottery, if a big hit or a small hit is won, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the open / close execution mode. The opening / closing execution mode is a mode in which the opening / closing door 36b of the variable winning device 36 repeats an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter. In the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the large winning opening 36a of the variable winning device 36, 15 game balls are paid out as prize balls by the payout device 71.

An out port 43 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game board 30, and game balls that have not entered the various entry ports are discharged from the game area PA through the out port 43.

The special figure unit 37 includes a first result display unit 37a and a second result display unit 37b. The first result display unit 37a and the second result display unit 37b are each composed of a segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner.

When the jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 33 is performed, the first result display unit 37a is displayed as a display mode until the segment display is displayed according to the lottery result. , Variable display or predetermined display. When the lottery is completed, the first result display unit 37a causes the segment display to display a predetermined mode corresponding to the lottery result.

When the jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 is performed, the second result display unit 37b is displayed as a display mode until the segment display is displayed according to the lottery result. , Variable display or predetermined display. When the lottery is completed, the second result display unit 37b causes the segment display to display a predetermined mode corresponding to the lottery result.

The special figure unit 37 further includes a first hold display unit 37c made of an LED lamp at a position adjacent to the first result display unit 37a and the second result display unit 37b.

The first hold display unit 37c displays the number of holds of the first start port 33 according to the color and combination of the LED lamps to be turned on. In the present embodiment, up to four game balls that have entered the first starting port 33 are held. In the present embodiment, the game ball that has entered the second starting port 34 is not held.

The round display unit 39 is composed of a light emitting display unit in which a plurality of LED lamps are arranged in a predetermined manner, and displays the number of round games generated in the open / close execution mode, or displays corresponding to the number of round games. The round game opens and closes until either a predetermined upper limit duration elapses or a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters the variable winning device 36. This is a game in which the door 36b is kept open. The number of round games varies depending on the type of jackpot winning that triggered the transition. The round display unit 39 starts displaying the number of round games when the open / close execution mode is started, and ends when the open / close execution mode ends and a new unit game round operation is started.

The variable display unit 40 is arranged substantially in the center of the game area PA. The variable display unit 40 includes a symbol display device 41. The symbol display device 41 is composed of a liquid crystal display device provided with a liquid crystal display. The display content of the symbol display device 41 is controlled by the display control device 100. The symbol display device 41 is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and may be composed of various display devices such as a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or a CRT.

When the first result display unit 37a makes a variable display or a predetermined display based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 33, the symbol display device 41 displays the variable display or the predetermined display of the symbol accordingly. I do. Further, when the second result display unit 37b makes a variable display or a predetermined display based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34, the symbol display device 41 displays the variable display or the predetermined display of the symbol accordingly. Is displayed. The symbol display device 41 is not limited to the display effect triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start port 33 or the second start port 34, but the display effect in the open / close execution mode that shifts when a big hit is won. And so on. Hereinafter, the details of the symbol display device 41 will be described.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a symbol and a display surface 41a that are variablely displayed on the symbol display device 41. FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram showing a symbol that is variablely displayed on the symbol display device 41. As shown in FIG. 4A, the symbol display device 41 displays the symbols indicating the numbers 1 to 8 in a variable manner. As the symbol to be displayed in a variable manner, a symbol having a pattern such as a character may be adopted for each of the symbols indicating the numbers 1 to 8.

FIG. 4B is an explanatory diagram showing a display surface 41a of the symbol display device 41. As shown, the display surface 41a displays three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 on the left, middle, and right. In each symbol row Z1 to Z3, the symbols 1 to 8 shown in FIG. 4A are arranged in ascending or descending order of the numbers, and each symbol row is periodically arranged from top to bottom or from bottom to bottom. A variable display that scrolls up is performed. As shown in FIG. 4B, after the variable display by scrolling, one symbol for each symbol row is displayed in a stopped state on the effective line L. Specifically, when a game ball enters the first starting port 33 or the second starting port 34, a variable display in which the symbols in the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 scroll in a predetermined direction with periodicity is started. Then, each scrolling symbol switches from the variable display to the standby display in the order of the symbol string Z1, the symbol string Z3, and the symbol string Z2, and finally, the predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol columns Z1 to Z3. .. When the variable display of the symbols is completed and the display is stopped, and the result of the jackpot lottery by the main control device 60 is the jackpot winning, a predetermined combination of symbols is placed on the effective line L. It is formed. For example, the same combination of symbols is formed on the effective line L. The mode of the variable display of the symbol in the symbol display device 41 is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and the number of symbol rows, the number of effective lines, the direction of the variable display of the symbol in the symbol row, and the symbol of each symbol row Various modes can be adopted as the mode of variable display of the symbol such as the number.

Here, the unit game rotation operation is a lottery result of a jackpot lottery for special information acquired based on the entry of a game ball into either the first start port 33 or the second start port 34. It is one unit of the process of notifying to. In other words, the pachinko machine 10 notifies the player of the lottery result of one jackpot lottery for one special information for each unit game round operation. When the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment acquires special information based on the entry of the game ball into either the first start port 33 or the second start port 34, the pachinko machine 10 has a first unit game rotation operation. After the segment display is variablely displayed on either the 1 result display unit 37a or the 2nd result display unit 37b, the segment display is stopped and displayed so as to be displayed corresponding to the lottery result of the acquired special information. Let me. Further, when the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment acquires special information based on the entry of the game ball into either the first start port 33 or the second start port 34, it is possible to obtain special information for each unit game turn operation. In the symbol display device 41, after the predetermined symbol sequence is variablely displayed, the symbol sequence is stopped and displayed so as to be displayed corresponding to the lottery result of the acquired special information. Further, the time required for one unit game round operation is also referred to as a unit game round time. The unit game round time is composed of a variable time, which is the time from the start of the variable display to the stop display of the predetermined lottery result, and a stop time, which is the time when the predetermined lottery result is stopped and displayed. ing. In the following, the unit game rotation operation is also simply referred to as "game rotation".

Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, the first reserved display area Ds1 is displayed on the display surface 41a of the symbol display device 41. In the first hold display area Ds1, the number of holds based on the entry of the game ball into the first start opening 33 is displayed. In the present embodiment, as described above, the maximum number of game balls held in the first starting port 33 is four.

A2. Electrical configuration of the game machine:
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. In this description, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to a block diagram.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. The pachinko machine 10 is mainly composed of a main control device 60, and also includes a voice emission control device 90 and a display control device 100. The main control device 60 includes a main control board 61 that controls the main control of the game. The main control board 61 includes an MPU 62 composed of elements having a plurality of functions. The MPU 62 includes a ROM 63 that records various control programs and fixed value data, and a RAM 64 that is a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when executing a program recorded in the ROM 63. The MPU 62 also includes an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and a counter circuit as a random number generator. In addition, another element may have a part of the function which MPU 62 has. Further, details of various areas provided in the ROM 63 and the RAM 64 will be described later.

The main control board 61 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. A payout control device 70 and a power failure monitoring circuit 86 provided in the power supply device 85 are connected to the input side of the main control board 61. The main control board 61 receives a DC stable 24V power supply from the power supply device 85 via the power failure monitoring circuit 86. The power supply device 85 is connected to a commercial power source as an external power source, and converts the external power supplied from the commercial power source into the required operating power by the main control device 60, the payout control device 70, etc. Supply power. Further, on the input side of the main control board 61, various detections provided in various entry ports such as the general winning opening 32, the first starting opening 33, the second starting opening 34, the falling opening 115, and the variable winning device 36 are provided. The sensor is connected. Based on the signals from these detection sensors, the MPU 62 of the main control board 61 determines whether or not a game ball flowing down the game area PA has entered each entry port. Further, the MPU 62 executes a jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 33 and the second starting port 34.

On the output side of the main control board 61, a variable winning drive unit 36c that opens and closes the opening / closing door 36b of the variable winning device 36, and a first rotating body 111 and a second rotating body 112 of the second starting port unit 110 are rotationally driven. The rotating body drive unit 35 to be driven and the main display unit 45 are connected. Various driver circuits are provided on the main control board 61, and the MPU 62 executes drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits.

Specifically, the MPU 62 executes drive control of the variable winning drive unit 36c so that the opening / closing door 36b is opened / closed in the opening / closing execution mode. In each game, the MPU 62 executes display control of the first result display unit 37a or the second result display unit 37b in the main display unit 45, and in the open / close execution mode, the round display unit 39 in the main display unit 45. Display control of.

Further, the payout control device 70 and the voice emission control device 90 are connected to the transmission side of the main control board 61. For example, a prize ball command is transmitted from the main control device 60 to the payout control device 70 based on the ball entry determination result. When the main control device 60 transmits a prize ball command, the MPU 62 of the main control board 61 refers to the command information storage area 63f of the ROM 63. Specifically, when the entry of the game ball into the general prize opening 32 is specified, the prize ball command corresponding to the payout of 10 game balls is transmitted from the main control device 60 to the first starting port 33. When the entry of the game ball is specified, the prize ball command corresponding to the payout of the three game balls is transmitted from the main control device 60, and when the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 is specified. A prize ball command corresponding to the payout of four game balls is transmitted from the main control device 60. The payout control device 70 controls the payout device 71 to pay out the prize balls based on the prize ball command received from the main control device 60. A launch control device 80 is connected to the payout control device 70. The launch control device 80 controls the launch of the game ball launch mechanism 81. The game ball launch mechanism 81 is driven when predetermined launch conditions are met.

The voice emission control device 90 receives various commands transmitted from the main control device 60, and executes processing corresponding to the received various commands. When the main control device 60 transmits various commands, the command information storage area 63f of the ROM 63 is referred to. Details of these various commands will be described later.

In addition, the voice emission control device 90 controls drive of various lamps 47 composed of light emitting means such as LEDs arranged on the front door frame 14 and drive control of the speaker 46 based on various commands received from the main control device 60. At the same time, the display control device 100 is controlled. Further, the effect operation button 24 is connected to the voice emission control device 90, and when the effect operation button 24 is operated by the player at a predetermined timing, the game effect reflecting the operation is performed. It controls various lamps 47, speakers 46, display control device 100, and the like.

The display control device 100 executes the display control of the symbol display device 41 based on various commands received from the voice emission control device 90. Specifically, the display control device 100 grasps the fluctuation time of the symbol in the symbol display device 41 and the type of the combination of the symbols to be finally stopped and displayed based on various commands received from the voice emission control device 90. , Whether or not a reach has occurred, the content of the reach effect, and the content of the advance notice effect executed in each game round, etc. are grasped. In addition, in this embodiment, the stop time which is the time when the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed is constant (1 second in this embodiment). Therefore, by determining the fluctuation time, the unit game round time, which is the time required for one game round, is uniquely determined. The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 has been described above.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of various counters used for big hit lottery and the like. The various counter information is used when the MPU 62 performs a big hit lottery, a display setting of the main display unit 45, a symbol display setting of the symbol display device 41, and the like. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1 is used for the jackpot lottery. The jackpot type counter C2 is used to sort the jackpot types such as probabilistic jackpot and normal jackpot. The reach random number counter C3 is used to determine whether or not to generate reach when the symbol sequence displayed on the symbol display device 41 is displaced and fluctuated.

The random number initial value counter CINI is used to set the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. Further, the fluctuation type counter CS is used when determining the fluctuation time in the first result display unit 37a and the second result display unit 37b of the main display unit 45, and the symbol display device 41.

Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, and CS is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the counter value each time the counter is updated, and the counter value returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in the lottery counter buffer 64a set in a predetermined area of the RAM 64.

The RAM 64 is provided with a hold information storage area 64b and a determination processing execution area 64c. A first hold area Ra is provided in the hold information storage area 64b. In the present embodiment, when the game balls sequentially enter the first starting port 33, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 at the timing of entering the ball are the first of the reserved information storage areas 64b. It is stored in the hold area Ra in chronological order. Further, when the game ball enters the second starting port 34, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 at the timing of entering the ball are stored in the determination processing execution area 64c.

The details of the jackpot random number counter C1 will be described. The jackpot random number counter C1 is used for the jackpot lottery as described above. The jackpot random number counter C1 is configured to, for example, add 1 in order within the range of 0 to 89, reach the maximum value, and then return to 0. Further, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 89).

The jackpot random number counter C1 is periodically updated, and the updated value is stored in the first holding area Ra of the holding information storage area 64b at the timing when the game ball enters the first starting port 33, and the second starting port 34 It is stored in the determination processing execution area 64c at the timing when the game ball enters the ball. Then, when the game ball enters the first starting port 33, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the first holding area Ra moves to the determination processing execution area 64c, and then the game is played in the second starting port 34. When a ball enters, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is stored in the determination processing execution area 64c, and then collated with the hit / miss table stored in the hit / miss table storage area 63a of the ROM 63 to determine whether or not the hit is a big hit. Is determined.

Next, the details of the jackpot type counter C2 will be described. The jackpot type counter C2 is used when determining a jackpot type such as a probabilistic jackpot or a normal jackpot. The jackpot type counter C2 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 29, reach the maximum value, and then return to 0.

The jackpot type counter C2 is periodically updated, and the updated value is stored in the first holding area Ra of the holding information storage area 64b at the timing when the game ball enters the first starting port 33, and the second starting port 34 It is stored in the determination processing execution area 64c at the timing when the game ball enters the ball.

As described above, the MPU 62 performs a jackpot lottery using the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the determination processing execution area 64c, and when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the determination processing execution area 64c The jackpot type is determined using the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in. Further, the MPU 62 uses the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the jackpot type counter C2 to determine the display mode of the segment display to be stopped and displayed on the first result display unit 37a and the second result display unit 37b. .. In making the determination, the stop result table stored in the stop result table storage area 63e of the ROM 63 is referred to.

Next, the details of the reach random number counter C3 will be described. The reach random number counter C3 is used when determining whether or not reach occurs when the result of the jackpot lottery is not a jackpot. The reach random number counter C3 is configured to be added one by one in order within the range of 0 to 238, for example, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value.

The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated, and the updated value is stored in the first holding area Ra of the holding information storage area 64b at the timing when the game ball enters the first starting port 33, and the second starting port 34 It is stored in the determination processing execution area 64c at the timing when the game ball enters the ball. Then, when the game ball enters the first starting port 33, the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the first holding area Ra moves to the determination processing execution area 64c, and then the game is played in the second starting port 34. When a ball enters, the value of the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the determination processing execution area 64c, and then collated with the reach determination table stored in the reach determination table storage area 63c of the ROM 63, and the reach is determined. Whether or not it occurs is determined. However, when the result of the big hit lottery becomes a big hit and the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode, the MPU 62 determines the reach generation regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3.

Reach means that for some of the plurality of symbol strings displayed on the display screen of the symbol display device 41, some combinations of symbols corresponding to the jackpot may be established, and some combinations of symbols are stopped. It is a display state in which the symbols are displayed and the remaining symbols are displayed in a variable manner in that state. The combination of symbols corresponding to the jackpot in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment means a combination of the same symbols on a predetermined effective line. Specifically, on the display surface 41a of FIG. 4B, the symbol is first stopped and displayed in the symbol row Z1, and then the same symbol as Z1 is stopped and displayed in the symbol row Z3 to form a reach line. In the situation where the reach line is formed, the symbol is varied and displayed in the symbol row Z2 to reach the reach. Then, when a big hit occurs, the same symbol as the symbol forming the reach line is stopped and displayed in the symbol row Z2.

In addition, in the reach, with the reach line formed, the remaining symbol rows are displayed in a variable manner, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen to produce a reach effect. A combination of symbols on which a reach line is formed is reduced or hidden, and then a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on substantially the entire display surface 41a to perform a reach effect. Further, when the reach effect is performed or whether or not the notice display using a predetermined image such as a predetermined character is performed before the reach display is performed, the reach random number counter C3 or other counters are used to determine. You may.

Next, the details of the variable type counter CS will be described. The variation type counter CS is used in the MPU 62 to determine the variation time in the first result display unit 37a and the second result display unit 37b and the variation time of the symbol in the symbol display device 41. The variation type counter CS is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 198, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value, for example.

The variation type counter CS is updated once every time the normal processing described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal processing. Then, the buffer value of the fluctuation type counter CS is acquired when the fluctuation pattern is determined at the start of the fluctuation display on the first result display unit 37a or the second result display unit 37b and at the start of the fluctuation of the symbol by the symbol display device 41. When determining the fluctuation time in the first result display unit 37a and the second result display unit 37b, the fluctuation time table stored in the fluctuation time table storage area 63d of the ROM 63 is used.

The combination of the acquired value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the value of the jackpot type counter C2, and the value of the reach random number counter C3 corresponds to the special information in the present invention. Further, a combination of a set of the value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the value of the jackpot type counter C2, and the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the first hold area Ra is also referred to as hold information.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the pass / fail table. FIG. 7 (a) shows a pass / fail table for the low probability mode, and FIG. 7 (b) shows a pass / fail table for the high probability mode. The pachinko machine 10 has a low-probability mode and a high-probability mode set as a lottery mode for the big-hit lottery. At the time of the jackpot lottery in the probability mode, the winning / failing table for the high probability mode is referred to.

As shown in FIG. 7A, three values are set as the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 which is the jackpot in the hit / fail table for the low probability mode. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7B, 30 values are set as the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 which is the jackpot in the hit / fail table for the high probability mode. Therefore, the high probability mode has a higher probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery than the low probability mode. In the present embodiment, 30 values are set as the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 which is a small hit in the hit / fail table for the high probability mode, and as the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 which is a miss. Thirty values are set. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the probabilities of a big hit, a small hit, and a loss as a result of the big hit lottery are one-third each.

Further, in the present embodiment, the value group of the jackpot random number counter C1 set as a jackpot in the hit / fail table for the low probability mode is the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 set as a jackpot in the hit / miss table for the high probability mode. Included in the group. However, as a result of the jackpot lottery, if the probability of winning a jackpot is higher in the high probability mode than in the low probability mode, the number and value of random numbers set as jackpots are arbitrary.

Next, the jackpot type will be described. A plurality of types of jackpots can be set in the pachinko machine 10. Specifically, for example, a plurality of types of jackpots can be set by providing differences in the following three modes or modes.
(1) Number of times (number of rounds) of opening and closing the opening / closing door 36b of the variable winning device 36 in the opening / closing execution mode
(2) Mode of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 36 in the opening / closing execution mode (3) Lottery mode of the jackpot lottery after the opening / closing execution mode ends (low probability mode or high probability mode)

As the mode of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 36 in the above (2) opening / closing execution mode, the occurrence of a game ball (winning) in the variable winning device 36 from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode. A high-frequency winning mode and a low-frequency winning mode can be set so that the frequency is relatively high or low. In the present embodiment, in the high-frequency winning mode, one opening of the opening / closing door 36b in the opening / closing execution mode is continued until 30 seconds have elapsed or until the number of winning balls in the opening / closing door 36b reaches 10. Is set to. On the other hand, in the low-frequency winning mode, one opening of the opening / closing door 36b in the opening / closing execution mode is set to continue until 0.2 seconds have elapsed or until the number of winnings in the opening / closing door 36b is six.

When the operation handle 25 is operated by the player, the game ball launch mechanism 81 is driven and controlled so that one game ball is fired toward the game area PA every 0.6 seconds. In the low-frequency winning mode of the present embodiment, the opening time of the opening / closing door 36b at one time is 0.2 seconds. That is, in the low-frequency winning mode, the opening time of the opening / closing door 36b once is shorter than the firing cycle of the game ball. Therefore, in the open / close execution mode in which the low-frequency winning mode is applied, the winning of the game ball does not substantially occur. However, even in the open / close execution mode related to the low frequency winning mode, it may be set so that the winning of the game ball can occur.

The opening limit time for one opening of the opening / closing door 36b and the opening limit number for one opening are the frequency of winning the variable winning device 36 from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode. However, if the high-frequency winning mode is higher than the low-frequency winning mode, the opening mode of the opening / closing door 36b is arbitrary. Specifically, the high-frequency winning mode may have a longer opening limit time for one opening or a larger number of opening limits for one opening than the low-frequency winning mode. In order to clarify the difference between the high frequency winning mode and the low frequency winning mode, the opening / closing execution mode of the low frequency winning mode may be configured so that the variable winning device 36 is not substantially won.

In the present embodiment, when a big hit is obtained as a result of the big hit lottery, the big hit type counter C2 is used to sort the big hit types. The distribution of the jackpot type corresponding to the value of the jackpot type counter C2 is stored as a distribution table in the distribution table storage area 63b of the ROM 63.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the distribution table. FIG. 8A shows a distribution table for the first starting port, and FIG. 8B shows a distribution table for the second starting port. The distribution table for the first start port is referred to at the time of a big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 33, and the distribution table for the second start port is to the second start port 34. It is referred to in the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball.

As shown in FIG. 8A, a 2R probability variable jackpot is set as a jackpot type based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 33 in the distribution table for the first starting port.

In the 2R probability variation jackpot, the opening / closing number of the opening / closing door 36b of the variable winning device 36 in the opening / closing execution mode is two times (two rounds), and the mode of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 36 in the opening / closing execution mode is the low frequency winning mode. , The lottery mode of the big hit lottery after the opening / closing execution mode ends is a big hit in which the high probability mode is set.

As shown in FIG. 8B, 8R probability variation jackpot and 16R probability variation jackpot are set as jackpot types based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 in the distribution table for the second starting port. ing. In the distribution table for the second starting port, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of "0 to 29", "0 to 23" corresponds to the 8R probability variation jackpot, and "24 to 29" corresponds to the 16R probability variation jackpot. It corresponds to.

In the 8R probability variation jackpot, the number of times the opening / closing door 36b of the variable winning device 36 is opened / closed in the opening / closing execution mode is 8 times (8 rounds), and the mode of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 36 in the opening / closing execution mode is the high frequency winning mode. , The lottery mode of the big hit lottery after the opening / closing execution mode ends is a big hit in which the high probability mode is set.

In the 16R probability variation jackpot, the opening / closing number of the opening / closing door 36b of the variable winning device 36 in the opening / closing execution mode is 16 times (16 rounds), and the mode of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 36 in the opening / closing execution mode is the high frequency winning mode. , The lottery mode of the big hit lottery after the opening / closing execution mode ends is a big hit in which the high probability mode is set.

The opening / closing execution mode that shifts when the result of the big hit lottery is a small hit is that the opening / closing door 36b of the variable winning device 36 is opened / closed once (1 round), and the opening / closing door 36b is opened once. Is set to continue until 1.8 seconds have elapsed or until the number of winnings in the opening / closing door 36b is 6. Then, the lottery mode of the jackpot lottery after the opening / closing execution mode ends is not changed, and the lottery mode as it is is maintained.

Further, when the result of the big hit lottery is out of order, the opening / closing execution mode is not shifted and the lottery mode is not changed.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the distribution mode of the jackpot type in the case of a jackpot is the case where the jackpot is based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 33 and the case where the jackpot is obtained. 2 It is different from the case where a big hit is made based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port 34, and a clear difference is provided in the advantage for the player.

A3. Details of the second starting port unit:
Next, the details of the second starting port unit 110 included in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a second starting port unit 110 included in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment. The second starting port unit 110 includes a first rotating body 111, a second starting port 34, a second rotating body 112, a falling port 115, and an out port 116. A first covering member 113 covering the first rotating body 111 is provided around the first rotating body 111, and a second covering member 114 covering the second rotating body 112 is provided around the second rotating body 112. Is provided. Further, a partition wall portion 117 surrounding the second starting port 34, the second rotating body 112, the falling port 115, and the out port 116 is provided around them.

The first rotating body 111 is connected to a drive motor provided on the back side of the game board 30, and rotates at a constant speed about a rotation shaft 111a substantially perpendicular to the game board 30. In the present embodiment, the first rotating body 111 has a substantially circular shape, and when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, it starts rotating counterclockwise at a speed of one rotation in 60 seconds. A first recess 111b into which one game ball can enter is provided on the circumference of the first rotating body 111. The first recess 111b is provided with a detection sensor 111s that detects the entry of a game ball.

The first covering member 113 is a member that covers the periphery of the first rotating body 111, and an upper opening 113a on which a game ball can enter is provided on the upper side of the first rotating body 111, and the first rotation A lower opening 113b through which a game ball can pass is provided on the lower side of the body 111. Therefore, after the game ball enters the upper opening 113a of the first covering member 113, the first rotating body 111 rotates to the position of the first recess 111b and the upper opening 113a of the first covering member 113. The ball enters the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111 at the timing when the position coincides. Further, the game ball that has entered the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111 has the position of the first recess 111b and the position of the lower opening 113b of the first covering member 113 when the first rotating body 111 rotates. Will fall from the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111 at the same timing. A second starting port 34 is provided below the lower opening 113b of the first covering member 113.

As described above, the second starting port 34 is an entry port into which the game ball can enter, and is provided with a detection sensor 34s for detecting the entry (passage) of the game ball. When the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 is detected, the MPU 62 executes the jackpot lottery and also executes the unit game round operation for displaying the result corresponding to the jackpot lottery. .. The game ball that has entered the second starting port 34 passes through as it is, falls, and reaches the second rotating body 112.

The second rotating body 112 is connected to a drive motor provided on the back side of the game board 30, and rotates at a constant speed about a rotation shaft 112a substantially perpendicular to the game board 30. In the present embodiment, the second rotating body 112 has a substantially circular shape, and when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, it starts rotating counterclockwise at a speed of one rotation in 60 seconds. A second recess 112b into which one game ball can enter is provided on the circumference of the second rotating body 112.

The second covering member 114 is a member that covers the periphery of the second rotating body 112, and an upper opening 114a into which a game ball can enter is provided on the upper side of the second rotating body 112, and the second rotation A lower opening 114b through which a game ball can pass is provided on the lower side of the body 112. Therefore, the game ball is placed in the second recess 112b of the second rotating body 112 at the timing when the position of the second recess 112b of the second rotating body 112 and the position of the upper opening 114a of the second covering member 114 coincide with each other. It will enter the ball. Further, the game ball that has entered the second recess 112b of the second rotating body 112 has the position of the second recess 112b and the position of the lower opening 114b of the second covering member 114 when the second rotating body 112 rotates. Will fall from the second recess 112b of the second rotating body 112 at the same timing. A fall opening 115 is provided below the lower opening 114b of the second covering member 114.

In the present embodiment, the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 are connected to a common drive motor and rotate synchronously. More specifically, the rotating shaft of the drive motor is directly used as the rotating shaft 112a of the second rotating body 112, and the rotating shaft 111a of the first rotating body 111 is attached to the rotating shaft of the driving motor via a gear. It is connected. The gears are assembled so that the timing at which the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111 is located vertically below coincides with the timing at which the second recess 112b of the second rotating body 112 is located vertically above. .. Therefore, the game ball that has fallen from the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111 enters the second recess 112b of the second rotating body 112 as it is.

The fall opening 115 is an entry port into which a game ball can enter, and is provided with a detection sensor 115s for detecting the entry (passage) of the game ball. When the entry of the game ball into the fall opening 115 is detected while the winning / failing lottery mode is the high probability mode, the MPU 62 ends the high probability mode and shifts to the low probability mode. However, in the present embodiment, even when the entry of the game ball into the fall opening 115 is detected in the state where the winning / failing lottery mode is the high probability mode, the opening / closing execution mode is being executed. For example, the high probability mode does not end. The game ball that has entered the fall opening 115 passes through as it is, falls, and reaches the out opening 116.

The out port 116 is an entry port into which a game ball can enter, and the entered game ball is discharged from the game area PA.

As described above, the partition wall portion 117 is provided so as to surround the second starting port 34, the second rotating body 112, the falling port 115, and the out port 116. Further, the second starting port 34 is provided at a position close to the first covering member 113, and the game ball passes through the gap between the first covering member 113 and the second starting opening 34 to pass the second starting port 34. It is impossible to enter the ball. Therefore, the game ball can enter the second starting port 34 and the falling opening 115 only when the ball enters the upper opening 113a of the first covering member 113.

10, 11, and 12 are explanatory views showing the operation of the second starting port unit 110 and the behavior of the game ball. In the present embodiment, the second starting port unit 110 is configured such that the game ball after entering the second starting port 34 always enters the falling opening 115 after 30 seconds.

As shown in the state A1 of FIG. 10, when the position of the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111 does not match the position of the upper opening 113a of the first covering member 113, the game ball has the upper opening. Upon entering the 113a, the game ball rides on the upper side of the first rotating body 111 until the first rotating body 111 rotates and the position of the first recess 111b coincides with the position of the upper opening 113a. It becomes a state. When 15 seconds have passed from the state A1 in FIG. 10, the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise to reach the state A2.

As shown in the state A2 of FIG. 10, when the first rotating body 111 rotates and the position of the first recess 111b coincides with the position of the upper opening 113a of the first covering member 113, the game ball moves the upper opening 113a. And enters the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111.

When the game ball enters the first recess 111b, the detection sensor 111s provided in the first recess 111b transmits a signal indicating that the game ball has been detected to the MPU 62, and the MPU 62 that receives the signal sends the signal. , It is grasped that the game ball has entered the first recess 111b. When the MPU 62 grasps that the game ball has entered the first recess 111b, it may be advantageous for the player to use the various lamps 47, the speaker 46, and the symbol display device 41 as the effect executing means. Let the production that suggests that be executed. In the present embodiment, the MPU 62 blinks various lamps 47, displays characters such as "Attention !! The lottery will start after 30 seconds !!" on the symbol display device 41, and outputs the voice corresponding to the characters to the speaker 46. To output to. However, the effect that the MPU 62 causes the effect executing means to execute may be in another mode.

When 15 seconds have passed from the state A2 of FIG. 10, the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise to reach the state A3 of FIG. 10, and after another 15 seconds have passed, the first The rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise to be in the state A4 of FIG.

As shown in the state A4 of FIG. 11, when the first rotating body 111 rotates and the position of the first recess 111b coincides with the position of the lower opening 113b of the first covering member 113, the game ball becomes a state. It passes through the lower opening 113b, falls, enters the second starting port 34, passes through the second starting port 34, and reaches the second rotating body 112. At this time, since the second recess 112b of the second rotating body 112 is located vertically above, the game ball that has passed through the second starting port 34 enters the second recess 112b.

Here, when the game ball enters the second starting port 34, the detection sensor 34s provided in the second starting port 34 transmits a signal indicating that the game ball has been detected to the MPU 62. When the MPU 62 grasps that the game ball has entered the second starting port 34 by receiving the signal, the MPU 62 executes a jackpot lottery and displays a unit game rotation operation corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery. To execute. Specifically, the MPU 62 acquires special information including the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34, and refers to the winning / failing table based on the special information. , Judge the result of the big hit lottery (win / fail judgment). In the present embodiment, as a result of the big hit lottery, three lottery results of big hit, small hit, and miss are set, and the probability of becoming big hit, small hit, and miss is about one-third each.

Further, the MPU 62 sets the unit game rotation time, which is the time of the unit game rotation operation, based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34. In the present embodiment, the MPU 62 sets the unit game rotation time to a time shorter than the time required for the game ball passing through the second starting port 34 to enter the falling port 115 (30 seconds in the present embodiment). To do. Specifically, the MPU 62 sets the unit game rotation time related to the unit game rotation operation in which the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit to 5 seconds, 10 seconds or 25 seconds, and is a unit related to the unit game rotation operation in which a small hit is obtained. The game rotation time and the unit game rotation time related to the unit game rotation operation that is out of the game are set to 29 seconds. Therefore, as will be described later, at the timing when the game ball that has passed through the second start port 34 enters the fall opening 115, the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second start port 34 ends. are doing.

When the unit game round time is set, the MPU 62 executes the unit game round operation. In the present embodiment, the MPU 62 is the result of a big hit lottery before the game ball enters the fall opening 115 into the various lamps 47, the speaker 46, and the symbol display device 41 as the effect executing means during the unit game rotation operation. Is a big hit or a small hit, which suggests that the high probability mode does not end. Specifically, the MPU 62 blinks various lamps 47 and displays characters such as "Pray for a big hit or a small hit by the time the ball enters the fall opening !!" on the symbol display device 41. , The speaker 46 is made to output the voice corresponding to the character. However, the effect that the MPU 62 causes the effect executing means to execute may be in another mode.

When the MPU 62 determines that the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the opening / closing execution mode of two or more rounds after the unit game round operation is completed, and the result of the big hit lottery is a small hit. If it is determined, the pachinko machine 10 is shifted to the open / close execution mode for one round after the unit game round operation is completed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the jackpot lottery is out of order, the MPU 62 does not shift to the open / close execution mode even after the unit game round operation is completed.

In the present embodiment, the opening / closing execution mode depends on the opening period in which the opening effect is executed, the opening / closing processing period in which the opening / closing process of the opening / closing door 36b of the variable winning device 36 is executed, and the ending period in which the ending effect is executed. It is configured.

When the MPU62 determines that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the length of the opening period is set to 6.0 seconds when shifting to the opening / closing execution mode, and the opening / closing door 36b is set once (1 round). ) Is set to 30.0 seconds, and the length of the ending period is set to 6.0 seconds. Similarly, when the MPU 62 determines that the result of the big hit lottery is a small hit, the length of the opening period is set to 1.0 second when shifting to the opening / closing execution mode, and the opening / closing door 36b 1 The maximum opening time of one round is set to 1.8 seconds, and the length of the ending period is set to 0 seconds.

As described above, in the present embodiment, since the game ball after entering the second starting port 34 is configured to always enter the falling opening 115 after 30 seconds, the second starting opening 34 If 30 seconds have passed from the entry of the game ball into the ball, but the entry of the game ball into the fall opening 115 is not detected, it is possible that some abnormality has occurred. As some abnormality, for example, the player uses a magnet, tilts or shakes the pachinko machine 10 to prevent the game ball from entering the fall opening 115, or the rotation of the second rotating body 112 occurs. It may be stopped due to a malfunction.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the MPU 62 starts measuring the elapsed time after the game ball enters the second start port 34, and after the game ball enters the second start port 34, the fall opening. When 32 seconds have passed without the game ball entering the 115, various lamps 47 are blinked, a character such as "abnormality occurs" is displayed on the symbol display device 41, and a voice corresponding to the character is output. Output to speaker 46. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to notify an abnormality such as fraud by the player or a defect of the second rotating body 112.

The reason why the reference time until the abnormality is notified is set to 32 seconds is that the error of the time required for the game ball to enter the fall opening 115 after entering the second starting port 34 is taken into consideration. Therefore, if the time is 30 seconds or more, it can be set to any time. However, in order to promptly notify the abnormality, it is preferable to set the time close to 30 seconds.

When 5 seconds have passed from the state A4 of FIG. 11, the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 rotate 30 degrees counterclockwise to reach the state A5 of FIG.

In the state A5 of FIG. 11, when the result of the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 is a big hit and the unit game turn time is set to 5 seconds, the unit game turn operation Is completed, and the player is notified by the main display unit 45, the symbol display device 41, etc. that the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, and the player shifts to the opening / closing execution mode of two or more rounds. This opening / closing execution mode continues at least until the timing when the game ball that has passed through the second starting port 34 enters the falling opening 115.

On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 is a jackpot and the unit game rotation time is set to 10 seconds or 25 seconds, and to the second starting port 34. If the result of the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball is a small hit or a miss, the unit game round operation does not end.

When 5 seconds have passed from the state A5 in FIG. 11, in other words, 10 seconds have passed since the game ball entered the second starting port 34, the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 rotate. The state A6 in FIG. 11 is obtained.

In the state A6 of FIG. 11, when the result of the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 is a big hit and the unit game turn time is set to 10 seconds, the unit game turn operation Is completed, the player is notified by the main display unit 45, the symbol display device 41, etc. that the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, and the player shifts to the opening / closing execution mode of two or more rounds. This opening / closing execution mode continues at least until the timing when the game ball that has passed through the second starting port 34 enters the falling opening 115.

On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 is a jackpot and the unit game rotation time is set to 25 seconds, and the game ball to the second starting port 34. If the result of the big hit lottery based on the entry of the ball is a small hit or a miss, the unit game round operation does not end.

When 15 seconds have passed from the state A6 in FIG. 11, in other words, 25 seconds have passed since the game ball entered the second starting port 34, the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 rotate. The state A7 in FIG. 12 is obtained.

In the state A7 of FIG. 12, when the result of the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 is a big hit and the unit game turn time is set to 25 seconds, the unit game turn operation Is completed, and the player is notified by the main display unit 45, the symbol display device 41, etc. that the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, and the player shifts to the opening / closing execution mode of two or more rounds. This opening / closing execution mode continues at least until the timing when the game ball that has passed through the second starting port 34 enters the falling opening 115.

On the other hand, if the result of the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 is a small hit or a miss, the unit game round operation does not end. In this case, the MPU 62 gives the various lamps 47, the speaker 46, and the symbol display device 41 as the effect executing means to the effect suggesting that the high probability mode may end during the unit game rotation operation. Let it run. Specifically, the MPU 62 blinks various lamps 47, displays characters such as "Crisis of falling !!" on the symbol display device 41, and outputs voice corresponding to the characters to the speaker 46. However, the effect that the MPU 62 causes the effect executing means to execute may be in another mode.

When 4 seconds have passed from the state A7 in FIG. 12, in other words, 29 seconds have passed since the game ball entered the second starting port 34, the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 rotate. The state A8 in FIG. 12 is obtained.

In the state A8 of FIG. 12, when the result of the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 is a small hit, the unit game turn time is set to 29 seconds, so that the unit game The round operation is completed, and the player is notified by the main display unit 45, the symbol display device 41, etc. that the result of the big hit lottery is a small hit, and the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode of one round. This opening / closing execution mode continues for 2.8 seconds, which is the sum of 1.0 seconds of the opening period and 1.8 seconds of opening the opening / closing door 36b. Therefore, this opening / closing execution mode continues at least until the timing when the game ball that has passed through the second starting port 34 enters the falling opening 115.

On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 is wrong, the unit game rotation time is set to 29 seconds, so that the unit game rotation operation ends. , Does not shift to open / close execution mode.

When 1 second has passed from the state A8 of FIG. 12, in other words, 30 seconds have passed since the game ball entered the second starting port 34, the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 rotate. The state A9 in FIG. 12 is obtained.

As shown in the state A9 of FIG. 12, when the second rotating body 112 rotates and the position of the second recess 112b coincides with the position of the lower opening 114b of the second covering member 114, the game ball becomes a state. It passes through the lower opening 114b and falls, enters the fall opening 115, and passes through the fall opening 115 to reach the out opening 116. The game ball that has entered the out port 116 is discharged to the outside from the game area PA.

Here, when the game ball enters the fall port 115, the detection sensor 115s provided at the fall port 115 transmits a signal indicating that the game ball has been detected to the MPU 62. When the MPU 62 grasps that the game ball has entered the fall opening 115 by receiving the signal, it determines whether or not the winning / losing lottery mode is the high probability mode, and the pachinko machine 10 is set to the opening / closing execution mode. Determine if the transition is in progress. Then, when it is determined that the winning / failing lottery mode is the high probability mode and the pachinko machine 10 is not in the opening / closing execution mode, the MPU 62 ends the high probability mode and shifts to the low probability mode. Execute the process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning / failing lottery mode is the high probability mode and the pachinko machine 10 is shifting to the opening / closing execution mode, the MPU 62 suppresses the execution of the fall process and continues the high probability mode. Let me. Further, when it is determined that the winning / failing lottery mode is not the high probability mode, the low probability mode is continued regardless of whether or not the pachinko machine 10 is shifting to the opening / closing execution mode. That is, in the present embodiment, the period during which the open / close execution mode is executed functions as a period during which the execution of the fall process is suppressed.

As described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 12, the MPU 62 of the present embodiment determines that the result of the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 is a big hit or a small hit. Is the start timing of the open / close execution mode after the unit game rotation operation related to the special information determined to be a big hit or a small hit is completed, and the game ball that has passed through the second start opening 34 falls. The timing of entering the opening 115 is set before the timing of entering the opening 115, and the timing of ending the opening / closing execution mode is set after the timing of the game ball passing through the second starting opening 34 entering the falling opening 115.

Therefore, if the result of the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second start opening 34 is a big hit or a small hit, the game ball that has passed through the second start opening 34 enters the fall opening 115. The open / close execution mode is executed at the timing. As a result, when the result of the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 is a big hit or a small hit, even if the game ball enters the fall opening 115, the fall process is executed. Is suppressed and the high probability mode continues. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 is wrong, the opening / closing execution mode is not executed at the timing when the game ball enters the falling opening 115. , The fall process is executed and the high probability mode ends.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the game ball after entering the second starting port 34 is guided to enter the falling opening 115, so that the game ball enters the second starting opening 34. In addition to the expectation that the open / close execution mode may be executed when the ball is hit, there is a tension that the game ball may enter the fall opening 115 and the high probability mode may end. It can be given to the player. That is, it is possible to give a sense of expectation and a sense of tension to the player at the same time, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the result of the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 is a big hit or a small hit, the game ball enters the fall opening 115. Even in this case, the fall process is not executed and the high probability mode does not end. Therefore, if the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit or a small hit, in addition to the expectation that the opening / closing execution mode of 2R or more may be executed when the game ball enters the second starting port 34. It is possible to give the player a feeling of expectation that the high probability mode will not end. As a result, the player's attention to the result of the jackpot lottery can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game ball after entering the first starting port 33 is configured so as not to enter the falling opening 115. Therefore, in which case is more advantageous for the player, comparing the case where the game ball is inserted into the second starting port 34 and the case where the game ball is inserted into the first starting port 33. Is determined according to the situation of the game, and the operation handle 25 is operated so that the game ball enters the second starting port 34, or the operation handle 25 is operated so that the game ball enters the first starting port 33. It will be operated. Therefore, it is possible to give a strategy to the game and improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, a unit game based on the entry of the game ball into the second start opening 34 between the time when the game ball enters the second start opening 34 and the time when the game ball enters the fall opening 115. The round operation is executed and the result of the jackpot lottery is displayed. Therefore, during the period from when the game ball enters the second starting port 34 to when it enters the falling opening 115, the attention of the unit game rotation operation can be increased, and the player's expectation for the result of the jackpot lottery. The feeling can be suitably enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, the unit game rotation time related to the unit game rotation operation for displaying the loss or the small hit is the unit game rotation time related to the unit game rotation operation for displaying the jackpot. Since it is set to be longer than, the more time elapses from the start of the unit game rotation operation, the more likely it is that the result will be disadvantageous to the player. Therefore, the tension of the player can be increased with the passage of time, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first rotating body 111 is shorter than the time required for the game ball to enter the falling opening 115 (30 seconds in the present embodiment) after entering the second starting port 34. The timing of entering the game ball into the second starting port 34 is adjusted so that the game ball does not enter the second starting port 34 at intervals. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the first rotating body 111 is configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting port 34 at intervals shorter than 60 seconds. Therefore, it is possible to prevent another new game ball from entering the second starting port 34 before the game ball after entering the second starting port 34 enters the falling opening 115. it can. That is, in the present embodiment, there is only one game ball between the second starting port 34 and the falling opening 115. Therefore, the degree of attention of the player to the one game ball can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, the unit game rotation operation is started based on the game ball entering the second starting port 34, and the unit game rotation operation is completed within 30 seconds. Then, the first rotating body 111 of the present embodiment sets the timing of entering the game ball into the second starting port 34 so that the game ball does not enter the second starting port 34 at intervals shorter than 60 seconds. adjust. Therefore, the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second start opening 34 can be terminated before another new game ball enters the second start opening 34.

Further, in the present embodiment, the rotation of the first rotating body 111 can be noticed during the period from when the game ball enters the first recess 111b to when it enters the second starting port 34, so that the player can pay attention to the rotation. It is possible to suitably increase the expectation and tension of the.

Further, in the present embodiment, the rotation of the second rotating body 112 can be noticed during the period from when the game ball enters the second recess 112b to when it enters the falling opening 115, so that the player expects it. The feeling of tension and tension can be suitably enhanced.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 are rotating in synchronization, the player's attention to the rotation of the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 is increased. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 are connected to a common drive motor and rotate synchronously, the first rotating body 111 is operated by the two drive motors. And, as compared with the configuration in which the second rotating body 112 rotates separately and independently, it has the effects described below.

If a configuration is adopted in which the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 are rotated independently by two drive motors, if one of the drive motors has a problem such as a disconnection or a change in rotation speed, Will cause the rotations of the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 to become out of sync.

On the other hand, if a configuration in which the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 are connected to a common drive motor and rotate synchronously as in the present embodiment is adopted, the rotation speed changes in the drive motor. Even if the above occurs, the synchronization of the rotations of the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 can be maintained. Further, since one drive motor is used in this embodiment, it is possible to reduce the risk of problems such as disconnection of the drive motor as compared with the configuration using two drive motors. However, a configuration may be adopted in which the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 are independently and independently rotated by the two drive motors.

Further, in the present embodiment, the rotating shaft of the drive motor is directly used as the rotating shaft 112a of the second rotating body 112, and the rotating shaft 111a of the first rotating body 111 is the rotating shaft of the driving motor via a gear. Since the configuration is adopted, the rotating shaft of the drive motor is directly used as the rotating shaft 111a of the first rotating body 111, and the rotating shaft 112a of the second rotating body 112 is via a gear. Compared with the configuration connected to the rotating shaft of the drive motor, it has the effects described below.

Temporarily, the rotating shaft of the drive motor is directly used as the rotating shaft 111a of the first rotating body 111, and the rotating shaft 112a of the second rotating body 112 is connected to the rotating shaft of the drive motor via a gear. When the configuration is adopted, a game ball after entering the second starting port 34 when a problem occurs in the gear connecting the drive motor and the second rotating body 112 and the second rotating body 112 stops rotating. Will not enter the fall opening 115, and there is a possibility that a problem such as the high probability mode continuing illegally may occur. However, even if this defect occurs, it is an advantageous situation for the player, so even if the player recognizes the occurrence of this defect, it is possible that the defect is not reported to the hall side.

On the other hand, as in the present embodiment, the rotating shaft of the drive motor is directly used as the rotating shaft 112a of the second rotating body 112, and the rotating shaft 111a of the first rotating body 111 is said to be via a gear. If a configuration connected to the rotating shaft of the drive motor is adopted, if a problem occurs in the gear connecting the drive motor and the first rotating body 111 and the first rotating body 111 stops rotating, a game is played. A problem occurs such that the ball does not enter the second starting port 34, but this problem is disadvantageous for the player. Therefore, when the player recognizes the occurrence of this problem, the player notifies the hall side of the problem. It is highly probable. Therefore, the rotating shaft of the drive motor is directly used as the rotating shaft 112a of the second rotating body 112, and the rotating shaft 111a of the first rotating body 111 is connected to the rotating shaft of the driving motor via a gear. It is preferable to adopt the configuration.

Further, in the present embodiment, if 32 seconds have passed since the game ball entered the second starting port 34, but the game ball did not enter the falling opening 115, an abnormality may have occurred. Since it is notified that there is, it is possible to notify an abnormality such as fraud by the player or a malfunction of the second rotating body 112.

FIG. 13 is a time chart showing an outline of a process for prohibiting the start of the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 33. FIG. 13 shows time Tx1 to time Tx5 in which the position of the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111 coincides with the position of the upper opening 113a or the lower opening 113b. In the present embodiment, the interval between time Tx1 and time Tx5 is 30 seconds.

In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the game ball that has entered the upper opening 113a enters the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111 at the timing of time Tx2 30 seconds after the time Tx1. The game ball enters the second start port 34 at the timing of time Tx3 30 seconds after entering the first recess 111b, and is based on the entry of the game ball into the second start port 34. The unit game round operation is started. Then, the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second start port 34 ends when 29 seconds have passed from the time Tx3 at the maximum, and the game ball that has entered the second start port 34. Enters the fall opening 115 at the timing of time Tx4, which is 30 seconds after time Tx3.

In the present embodiment, in the MPU 62, when the game ball is detected by the detection sensor 111s provided in the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111, the game ball after being detected by the detection sensor 111s is the second. At the timing (time Tx3) of entering the start port 34, the first start port 33 is set so that the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 33 is not executed. Set the fluctuation start prohibition period, which is the period for prohibiting the start of the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball.

Specifically, when the MPU 62 recognizes that the game ball is detected by the detection sensor 111s provided in the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111, the detection sensor 111s determines the start timing of the fluctuation start prohibition period. 15 seconds after the game ball is detected by the detection sensor 111s (time Tx2), and the end timing of the fluctuation start prohibition period is set 60 seconds after the game ball is detected by the detection sensor 111s (time Tx4). To do. That is, when the game ball is detected by the detection sensor 111s at the time Tx2, the unit based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 33 for 15 seconds after the game ball is detected by the detection sensor 111s. The fluctuation start of the game rotation operation is permitted, and the fluctuation start of the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 33 is prohibited for the subsequent 45 seconds.

In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the time set as the unit game rotation time of the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 33 is 15 seconds at the maximum. Therefore, even if the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 33 is started within 15 seconds after the game ball is detected by the detection sensor 111s, it is detected by the detection sensor 111s. At time Tx3, which is the timing at which the game ball enters the second start port 34 after the game ball, the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 33 is not executed. ..

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the detection sensor 111s provided in the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111, the game ball enters the first starting port 33. Since the start of the unit game rotation operation based on the ball is prohibited, the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second start port 34 can be preferentially executed, and the second start port 34 can be executed. It is possible to improve the degree of attention of the unit game rotation motion based on the entry of the game ball into the ball.

Further, in the present embodiment, at the timing when the game ball detected by the detection sensor 111s enters the second start port 34, the unit game rotation operation based on the entry into the first start port 33 is not executed. Since the state is set, the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second start opening 34 can be executed immediately after the game ball enters the second start opening 34. Therefore, even though the game ball has entered the second start port 34, the start of the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second start port 34 is delayed, and the game ball falls. The unit game round operation has not yet ended at the timing of entering the mouth 115, and even though the jackpot or small hit has been won, the start of the open / close execution mode is delayed and the high probability mode ends. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation.

A4. Various processes executed in the main controller:
Next, an example of a specific process executed in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. The process executed by the main control device 60 will be described first, and then the process executed by the voice emission control device 90 and the display control device 100 will be described.

The MPU 62 of the main control device 60 executes timer interrupt processing and normal processing in order to advance the game of each game. The MPU 62 executes NMI interrupt processing activated by inputting a power failure signal in addition to timer interrupt processing and normal processing, but description of these processing will be omitted.

<Timer interrupt processing>
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing. As described above, the timer interrupt process is periodically (for example, 2 msec cycle) started by the MPU 62 of the main controller 60.

In step S101, the reading process of various detection sensors is executed. Specifically, the state of various detection sensors connected to the main control device 60 is read, the state of the sensor is determined, and the detection information (ball entry detection information) is stored. After that, the process proceeds to step S102.

In step S102, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, 1 is added to the random number initial value counter CINI, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 64. After that, the process proceeds to step S103.

In step S103, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are updated. Specifically, 1 is added to each of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3, and when each of these counter values reaches the maximum value, each of them is cleared to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 64. Then, the process proceeds to step S104.

In step S104, the ball entry process for the start port accompanying the entry of the game ball into the first start port 33 and the second start port 34 is executed. The details of the ball entry process for the starting port in step S104 will be described later. After executing step S104, the process proceeds to step S105.

In step S105, a ball entry process for the fall opening is executed when the game ball enters the fall opening 115. The details of the ball entry process for the fall opening in step S105 will be described later. After executing step S105, the process proceeds to step S106.

In step S106, the ball-entry process for the rotating body is executed when the game ball enters the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111. The details of the ball entry process for the rotating body in step S106 will be described later. After executing step S106, the MPU 62 ends the timer interrupt process.

<Ball entry process for starting port>
Next, the ball entry process for the starting port will be described. The ball entry process for the start port is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine of timer interrupt process (FIG. 14: S104).

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a ball entry process for the starting port. In step S201, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 33 (starting prize) based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the first starting port 33. If it is determined in step S201 that the game ball has entered the first starting port 33 (S201: YES), the process proceeds to step S202, and a prize ball for causing the payout control device 70 to pay out three game balls. Set the command. After that, the process proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, an external signal setting process is performed in order to output a signal indicating that the game ball has entered the first start port 33 to the management control device on the game hall side. Then, the process proceeds to step S204.

In step S204, it is determined whether or not the first start pending number RaN is less than the upper limit value (4 in this embodiment). In step S204, if the first start hold number RaN is not less than the upper limit value (S204: NO), the ball entry process for the main start port is terminated.

On the other hand, in step S204, if the first start hold number RaN is less than the upper limit value (S204: YES), the process proceeds to step S205, and 1 is added to the first start hold number RaN in the corresponding hold area. Then, the process proceeds to step S206.

In step S206, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 (FIG. 14) are stored in the first storage area of the corresponding reserved area, that is, step. It is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved number RaN obtained by adding 1 in S205. After executing step S206, the process proceeds to step S207.

In step S207, the first determination process is executed. The pre-judgment process is based on the information (holding information) of each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3, and the hit / fail judgment result (lottery result) of the jackpot lottery, the type of jackpot, and the occurrence of reach. This is a process of executing the determination of the presence / absence of the presence or absence before the pending information is subject to the jackpot lottery (determination process) by the main control device 60. The details of the pre-determination process will be described later. After executing step S207, the process proceeds to step S208.

In step S208, the process of setting the hold command is executed. Specifically, the determination result of the prior determination process executed based on the information (holding information) of each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is set as the hold command.

The hold command is a jackpot lottery in which the hold information is determined by the pre-judgment process based on the occurrence of the ball entering the first starting port 33 and the hold information acquired based on the ball entry. It is a command to make the control device on the sub side recognize it before it becomes the target of. The hold command is transmitted to the voice emission control device 90 in the command output process (FIG. 19: step S602) of the normal process described later.

When the voice emission control device 90 receives the hold command transmitted based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 33, the voice emission control device 90 displays the display in the first hold display area Ds1 of the symbol display device 41. A command for changing the number of holds is transmitted to the display control device 100. Upon receiving the command, the display control device 100 changes the display in the first hold display area Ds1 of the symbol display device 41 in accordance with the increase in the number of holds.

If it is determined in step S201 that the game ball has not entered the first starting port 33 (S201: NO), the process proceeds to step S209, and whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 34. Is determined by the detection state of the detection sensor 34s corresponding to the second starting port 34.

If it is determined in step S209 that the game ball has entered the second starting port 34 (S209: YES), the process proceeds to step S210, and a prize ball for causing the payout control device 70 to pay out four game balls. Set the command. After that, the process proceeds to step S211. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S209 that the game ball has not entered the second starting port 34 (S209: NO), the ball entering process for the main starting port is terminated.

In step S211, an external signal setting process is performed in order to output a signal indicating that the game ball has entered the second starting port 34 to the management control device on the game hall side. After that, the process proceeds to step S212.

In step S212, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode flag of the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is ON. The open / close execution mode flag is a flag that is turned ON when the game state is shifted to the open / close execution mode in the game state transition process described later, and is turned OFF when the open / close execution mode is terminated in the game state transition process. If it is determined in step S212 that the open / close execution mode flag is not ON (step S212: NO), the process proceeds to step S213. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S212 that the open / close execution mode flag is ON (step S212: YES), the ball entry process for the main start port is terminated.

In step S213, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 (FIG. 14) are stored in the determination processing determination processing execution area 64c of the RAM 64. After that, the process proceeds to step S214.

In step S214, the second start port entry flag of the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is turned ON. The second start port entry flag is turned on when the game ball enters the second start port 34, and when the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second start port 34 is started. It is a flag that is turned off. After executing step S214, the process proceeds to step S215.

In step S215, the abnormality notification flag of the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is turned on. The abnormality notification flag is a flag that is turned on when the game ball enters the second starting port 34 and is turned off when the game ball enters the fall opening 115. After executing step S215, the process proceeds to step S216.

In step S216, "16000" (that is, 32 sec) is set in the timer counter area Td indicating the remaining time until the abnormality notification is executed. The timer counter area Td is provided in various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64, and the value set in the timer counter area Td is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process is started, that is, in a cycle of 2 msec. As will be described later, in the present embodiment, if the game ball does not enter the fall opening 115 within 32 seconds after the game ball enters the second starting port 34, the abnormality notification is executed. After executing step S216, the ball entry process for the main starting port is completed.

<First judgment process>
Next, the first determination process will be described. The pre-determination process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 15: S207) for the ball entry process for the starting port.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the pre-determination process. As described above, in the pre-judgment process, based on the hold information, the hold information determines the winning / failing of the jackpot lottery, the type of the jackpot, the presence / absence of the reach, and the like, and the hold information is the jackpot by the main control device 60. This is a process to be executed before the subject of the lottery.

In step S301, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the storage area due to the ball entering the starting port in the ball entering process for the starting port (FIG. 15) is grasped. After that, the process proceeds to step S302, and the lottery mode at the time when the big hit lottery due to the current entry is executed as a game round is determined. Specifically, the judgment result of the pre-judgment process executed by the ball before the current entry is read from the corresponding storage area, and the presence or absence of the probability variation jackpot that occurs before the jackpot lottery by the current entry. By grasping, the lottery mode at the time when the big hit lottery by the current entry is executed as a game round is determined.

In step S302, if it is determined that the lottery mode is the low probability mode at the time when the big hit lottery due to the current entry is executed as a game round, the process proceeds to step S303 (S302: YES), and the winning / failing table is stored. Refer to the pass / fail table for the low probability mode stored in the area 63a. After that, the process proceeds to step S305, and as a result of referring to the hit / fail table for the low probability mode, it is determined whether or not the value information of the jackpot random number counter C1 grasped this time corresponds to the jackpot.

On the other hand, in step S302, if it is determined that the lottery mode is not the low probability mode at the time when the big hit lottery due to the current entry is executed as a game round (S302: NO), the process proceeds to step S304 and the high probability mode is performed. As a result of referring to the winning / failing table, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 grasped this time corresponds to the jackpot. After that, the process proceeds to step S305, and as a result of referring to the hit / fail table for the high probability mode, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 grasped this time corresponds to the jackpot.

If it is determined in step S305 that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 grasped this time corresponds to the jackpot (S305: YES), the process proceeds to step S306, and the ball is stored in the storage area by entering the starting port this time. The value of the jackpot type counter C2 is grasped. After that, the process proceeds to step S307, and the distribution table stored in the distribution table storage area 63b is referred to. After executing step S307, the process proceeds to step S308.

In step S308, as a result of referring to the distribution table, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot type counter C2 grasped this time corresponds to the probability variation jackpot. If it is determined in step S308 that the probability variation jackpot is supported (S308: YES), the process proceeds to step S309, and the probability variation jackpot information is stored in the prior determination processing result storage area 64f. After that, the first determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S308 that the probability variation jackpot is not supported (S308: NO), the process proceeds to step S310, and the normal jackpot information is stored in the pre-determination processing result storage area 64f. After that, the first determination process is terminated.

If it is determined in step S305 that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 grasped this time does not correspond to the jackpot (S305: NO), the process proceeds to step S311 and the ball enters the storage area this time. The value of the stored reach random number counter C3 is grasped. After that, the process proceeds to step S312, and the reach determination table stored in the reach determination table storage area 63c is referred to. After that, the process proceeds to step S313, and as a result of referring to the reach determination table, it is determined whether or not the value of the reach random number counter C3 grasped this time corresponds to the reach generation.

If it is determined in step S313 that the reach generation is supported (S313: YES), the process proceeds to step S314, and the reach generation information is stored in the prior determination processing result storage area 64f. After that, the first determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S313 that it does not correspond to the occurrence of reach (S313: NO), the pre-determination process is terminated as it is.

<Ball entry process for the fall opening>
Next, the ball entry process for the fall opening will be described. The ball entry process for the fall port is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 14: S105) of the timer interrupt process.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a ball entry process for a fall port. In step S401, whether or not the game ball has entered the fall opening 115 is determined based on the detection state of the detection sensor 115s corresponding to the fall opening 115. If it is determined in step S401 that the game ball has entered the fall opening 115 (S401: YES), the process proceeds to step S402. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S401 that the game ball has not entered the fall opening 115 (S401: NO), the ball entry process for the main fall opening is terminated.

In step S402, the abnormality notification flag is turned off. Then, the process proceeds to step S403.

In step S403, it is determined whether or not the high probability mode flag of the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is ON. If it is determined in step S403 that the high probability mode flag is ON (S403: YES), the process proceeds to step S404. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S403 that the high probability mode flag is not ON (S403: NO), the ball entry process for the main fall opening is terminated.

In step S404, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode flag of the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is ON. If it is determined in step S404 that the open / close execution mode flag is not ON (S404: NO), the process proceeds to step S405. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S404 that the high probability mode flag is ON (S404: YES), the ball entry process for the main fall opening is terminated. That is, in the present embodiment, even if the game ball enters the fall opening 115 during the opening / closing execution mode, the fall process (S405) for turning off the high probability mode flag is not executed.

In step S405, the high probability mode of the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is turned off. Then, the process proceeds to step S406.

In step S406, a process of setting a fall command is executed. The fall command is a command for causing the control device on the sub side to recognize that the game ball has entered the fall port 115. The fall command is transmitted to the voice emission control device 90 in the command output process (FIG. 19: step S602) of the normal process described later. After executing step S406, the ball entry process for the main fall opening is completed.

<Incoming ball processing for rotating bodies>
Next, the ball entry process for the rotating body will be described. The ball entry process for the rotating body is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 14: S106) of the timer interrupt process.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a ball entry process for a rotating body. In step S501, it is determined whether or not the first start port fluctuation start prohibition flag of the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is ON. The first start port fluctuation start prohibition flag is a flag indicating that the first start port fluctuation start prohibition period is described above, and is turned on when the first start port fluctuation start prohibition period starts and is turned on when the first start port fluctuation start prohibition period starts. This flag is turned off when the fluctuation start prohibition period ends.

If it is determined in step S501 that the first start port fluctuation start prohibition flag is not ON (S501: NO), the process proceeds to step S502. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S501 that the first start port fluctuation start prohibition flag is ON (S501: YES), the process proceeds to step S510 described later.

In step S502, it is determined whether or not the waiting period flag of the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is ON. The waiting period flag is a flag indicating that the waiting period is until the first start port fluctuation start prohibition period starts, and in the present embodiment, 15 seconds before the start of the first start port fluctuation start prohibition period. It is a flag that is turned on when the first start port fluctuation start prohibition period starts.

If it is determined in step S502 that the waiting period flag is not ON (S502: NO), the process proceeds to step S503. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S502 that the waiting period flag is ON (S502: YES), the process proceeds to step S507, which will be described later.

In step S503, whether or not the game ball has entered the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111 is determined by the detection state of the detection sensor 111s corresponding to the first recess 111b. If it is determined in step S503 that the game ball has entered the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111 (S503: YES), the process proceeds to step S504. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S503 that the game ball has not entered the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111 (S503: NO), the ball entering process for the main rotating body is terminated.

In step S504, a process of setting a rotating body entry command is executed. The rotating body entry command is a command for causing the control device on the sub side to recognize that a game ball has entered the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111. The rotating body entry command is transmitted to the voice emission control device 90 in the command output process (FIG. 19: step S602) of the normal process described later. After executing step S504, the process proceeds to step S505.

In step S505, the standby period flags of the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 are turned ON. Then, the process proceeds to step S506.

In step S506, the waiting time setting process is executed. Specifically, "7500" (that is, 15 sec) is set in the timer counter area Tw indicating the remaining time of the standby period. The timer counter area Tw is provided in various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64, and the value set in the timer counter area Tw is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process is activated, that is, in a cycle of 2 msec. After executing step S506, the ball entry process for the main rotating body is completed.

If it is determined in step S502 that the waiting period flag is ON (S507: YES), the process proceeds to step S507 to determine whether or not it is time to end the waiting period. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the timer counter area Tw is "0".

If it is determined in step S507 that it is time to end the waiting period (S507: YES), the process proceeds to step S508. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S507 that it is not the timing when the waiting period ends (S507: NO), the ball entry process for the main rotating body ends.

In step S508, the first start port fluctuation start prohibition flag of the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is turned ON. After that, the process proceeds to step S509, and the fluctuation start prohibition time setting process is executed. Specifically, "22,500" (that is, 45 sec) is set in the timer counter area Tz indicating the remaining time of the first start port fluctuation start prohibition period. The timer counter area Tz is provided in various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64, and the value set in the timer counter area Tz is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process is activated, that is, in a cycle of 2 msec. After executing step S509, the ball entry process for the main rotating body is completed.

If it is determined in step S501 that the first start port fluctuation start prohibition flag is ON (S501: YES), the process proceeds to step S510, and whether or not it is the timing when the first start port fluctuation start prohibition period ends. To judge. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the timer counter area Tz is "0".

If it is determined in step S510 that the first start port fluctuation start prohibition period ends (S510: YES), the process proceeds to step S511 and the first start port fluctuation start prohibition flag is turned off. After that, the ball entry process for the main rotating body is completed. On the other hand, in step S510, if it is determined that it is not the timing when the first start port fluctuation start prohibition period ends (S510: NO), the ball entry process for the main rotating body ends.

<Normal processing>
Next, normal processing will be described. The normal process is a process started by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 when the power is turned on. In the normal process, the main process of the game is executed.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing normal processing. In step S601, the start-up process is executed. Specifically, the initial setting of each control device when the power is turned on, the determination of the validity of the data stored and held in the RAM 64, and the like are executed. After that, the process proceeds to step S602.

In step S602, output data such as a command set in the timer interrupt process or the previously executed normal process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence or absence of the prize ball command is determined, and if the prize ball command is set, it is transmitted to the payout control device 70. Further, when commands related to the effect such as a variable command, a type command, and a hold command are set, they are transmitted to the voice emission control device 90. After executing step S602, the process proceeds to step S603.

In step S603, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, 1 is added to the variable type counter CS, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to 0. Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 64. After that, the process proceeds to step S604.

In step S604, the prize ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 70 are read, and the process proceeds to step S605. In step S605, a game turn control process for controlling the game in each game turn is executed. In the game time control process, a jackpot lottery, a setting of a symbol variation display by the symbol display device 41, display control of the first result display unit 37a, the second result display unit 37b, and the like are performed. The details of the game time control process will be described later. After executing step S605, the process proceeds to step S606.

In step S606, a game state transition process for shifting the game state is executed. By executing the game state transition process, the game state shifts to the open / close execution mode, the high probability mode, the high frequency support mode, and the like. The details of the game state transition process will be described later. After that, the process proceeds to step S607.

In step S607, the abnormality notification process is executed. In the abnormality notification process, when the game ball does not enter within 32 seconds after the game ball enters the second starting port 34, a process for notifying that an abnormality has occurred is executed. The details of the abnormality notification process will be described later. Then, the process proceeds to step S608.

In step S608, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the current normal process (the start of the command output process in step S602 in the second and subsequent rounds). That is, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next normal process has been reached.

If it is determined in step S608 that a predetermined time (4 msec) has not elapsed from the start of the current normal process (S608: NO), in steps S609 and S610 until the execution timing of the next normal process is reached. Within the remaining time of, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS are repeatedly updated. Specifically, in step S609, 1 is added to the random number initial value counter CINI, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 64. Further, in step S610, 1 is added to the variation type counter CS, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, it is cleared to 0. Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 64.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S608 that a predetermined time (4 msec) has elapsed from the start of the normal process this time (S608: YES), the process returns to step S602 and each process from step S602 to step S607 is performed. Execute.

Since the execution time of each process from step S602 to step S606 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant and fluctuates. Therefore, the values of these counters can be randomly updated by repeatedly updating the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS using the remaining time.

<Game times control processing>
Next, the game time control process will be described. The game time control process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 19: S605) of the normal process.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the game time control process. In step S701, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is in progress. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode flag of the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is ON. The open / close execution mode flag is turned ON when the game state is shifted to the open / close execution mode in the game state transition process described later, and is turned OFF when the open / close execution mode is terminated in the game state transition process.

If it is determined in step S701 that the open / close execution mode is in progress (S701: YES), the game round control process is terminated without executing any of the processes after step S702. That is, in the open / close execution mode, the game round is not started regardless of whether or not the ball has entered the first start port 33 or the second start port 34. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S701 that the open / close execution mode is not in progress (S701: NO), the process proceeds to step S702.

In step S702, it is determined whether or not the main display unit 45 is in the variable display. Specifically, it is determined whether or not either the first result display unit 37a or the second result display unit 37b is in the variable display. This determination is made by determining whether or not the variable display flag in the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is ON. The variation display flag is turned on when the variation display is started for either the first result display unit 37a or the second result display unit 37b, and is turned off when the variation display ends.

If it is determined in step S702 that the main display unit 45 is not in the variable display (S702: NO), the process proceeds to step S703. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S702 that the main display unit 45 is in the variable display (S702: YES), the process proceeds to step S708 described later.

In step S703, it is determined whether or not the second start port entry flag is ON. If it is determined in step S703 that the second start port entry flag is ON (S703: YES), the process proceeds to step S704.

In step S704, it is determined whether or not the first start pending number RaN is "0". If it is determined in step S704 that the first start pending number RaN is "0" (S704: YES), the game round control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S704 that the first start pending number RaN is not "0" (S704: NO), the process proceeds to step S705.

In step S705, it is determined whether or not the first start port fluctuation start prohibition flag is ON. If it is determined in step S705 that the first start port fluctuation start Kinki flag is ON (S705: YES), the game round control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S705 that the first start port fluctuation start Kinki flag is not ON (S705: NO), the process proceeds to step S706.

In step S706, the fluctuation start processing for the first starting port is executed. The details of the fluctuation start processing for the first start port will be described later. After executing step S706, the game round control process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S703 that the second start port entry flag is ON (S703: YES), the process proceeds to step S707, and the variation start process for the second start port is executed. The details of the fluctuation start processing for the second starting port will be described later. After executing step S707, the game round control process is terminated.

If it is determined in step S702 that the main display unit 45 is in the variable display (S702: YES), the process proceeds to step S708 to determine whether or not the variable time of the current game round has elapsed. As described above, the fluctuation time is the time from when the symbol sequence starts to fluctuate until all the symbol sequences stop, and is a part of the unit game round time. Specifically, in step S708, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable time timer counter area of the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64 is “0”. The value of the fluctuation time timer counter area is set in the fluctuation time setting process (FIGS. 24 and 27) described later. The value set in the variable time timer counter area is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process is activated, that is, in a 2 msec cycle.

If it is determined in step S708 that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (S708: NO), the process proceeds to step S709 to execute the fluctuation display process. The variable display process is a process for changing the display mode in the result display unit related to the current game round. After executing step S709, the game round control process is terminated.

If it is determined in step S708 that the fluctuation time has elapsed (S708: YES), the process proceeds to step S710 to execute the fluctuation end processing. In the variation end process, the result display is such that the mode of the symbol to be displayed on the result display unit determined in the determination process (FIGS. 23 and 26) described later is displayed on the result display unit related to the current game round. Display control of the unit. After executing step S710, the game round control process is terminated.

<Variation start processing for the first start port>
Next, the fluctuation start processing for the first starting port will be described. The variation start process for the first start port is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 20: S706) of the game turn control process.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a variation start process for the first start port. In step S801, the hold information shift process is executed. In the hold information shift process, the hold information stored in the first hold area Ra is shifted. The details of the hold information shift process will be described later. After executing step S801, the process proceeds to step S802.

In step S802, the determination process for the first starting port is executed. In the determination process for the first start port, the jackpot lottery is executed based on the special information stored in the determination process execution area 64c. Specifically, based on the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 stored in the determination processing execution area 64c, the hit / fail judgment for determining the presence / absence of a jackpot or a small hit, and the jackpot type are sorted. The distribution judgment and the reach judgment for judging the presence or absence of reach are performed. The details of the determination process for the first starting port will be described later. After executing step S802, the process proceeds to step S803.

In step S803, the variable time setting process for the first starting port is executed. In the fluctuation time setting process for the first start port, the fluctuation time, which is the time from the start of the fluctuation to the stop of the symbol, is set. The details of the fluctuation time setting process for the first starting port will be described later. After executing step S803, the process proceeds to step S804.

In step S804, the first variation command is set. The first variation command includes information indicating that the current game round is related to special information acquired based on the entry into the first starting port 33, and whether or not reach has occurred. And the information of the fluctuation time set in step S803 are included. After executing step S804, the process proceeds to step S805.

In step S805, a type command is set. The type command includes information on whether or not there is a big hit or a small hit, and information on the type of big hit. Specifically, the type command includes 2R probability variation jackpot information, small hit information, or missed information.

The variation command and the type command set in step S804 and step S805 are transmitted to the voice emission control device 90 by step S602 in the normal process (FIG. 19). The voice emission control device 90 determines the content of the effect in the game round based on the received variation command and the type command, and controls various devices so that the content of the determined effect is executed. After executing step S805, the process proceeds to step S806.

In step S806, the variation display on the first result display unit 37a is started. In the determination process for the first starting port in step S802, which will be described in detail later, the reach occurrence flag is ON when it is determined that reach has occurred, but in that case, the reach occurrence flag is turned OFF. To do. After executing step S806, the variation start process for the first start port is terminated.

<Hold information shift processing>
Next, the hold information shift process will be described. The hold information shift process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 21: S801) of the variable start process for the first start port.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the hold information shift process. In step S901, the first start hold number RaN of the first hold area Ra is subtracted by 1. After that, the process proceeds to step S902.

In step S902, the data (holding information) stored in the first area of the first holding area Ra is moved to the determination processing execution area 64c. After that, the process proceeds to step S903.

In step S903, a process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the first hold area Ra is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side. Specifically, the data in the first area is cleared, and the data in each area is shifted in the order of the second area → the first area, the third area → the second area, the fourth area → the third area. After executing step S903, the pending information shift process ends.

<Judgment processing for the first starting port>
Next, the determination process for the first starting port will be described. The determination process for the first start port is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 21: S802) of the variation start process for the first start port.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a determination process for the first starting port. In step S1001, it is determined whether or not the winning / failing lottery mode is the high probability mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the high probability mode flag of the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is ON. The high-probability mode flag is a flag for the MPU 62 to specify whether or not the winning / failing lottery mode is the high-probability mode. , When the game ball enters the fall opening 115 (except when the game ball enters during the opening / closing execution mode), the ball is turned off. If it is determined in step S1001 that the mode is high probability mode (S1001: YES), the process proceeds to step S1002.

In step S1002, the pass / fail judgment is performed with reference to the pass / fail table for the high probability mode. Specifically, does the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the determination processing execution area 64c match the value set as the jackpot in the hit / fail table for the high probability mode shown in FIG. 7B? Judge whether or not. After that, the process proceeds to step S1004. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1001 that the mode is not in the high probability mode (S1001: NO), the process proceeds to step S1003.

In step S1003, the pass / fail judgment is performed with reference to the pass / fail table for the low probability mode. Specifically, does the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the determination processing execution area 64c match the value set as the jackpot in the hit / fail table for the low probability mode shown in FIG. 7A? Judge whether or not. After that, the process proceeds to step S1004.

In step S1004, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit / fail determination in step S1002 or step S1003 is a big hit. If it is determined in step S1004 that the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit (S1004: YES), the process proceeds to step S1005.

In step S1005, the distribution determination is performed with reference to the distribution table for the first starting port (see FIG. 8A). Specifically, it is determined which jackpot type numerical range the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the determination processing execution area 64c is included in. In the present embodiment, only the 2R probability variation jackpot is set as the jackpot type in the distribution table for the first starting port. After executing step S1005, the process proceeds to step S1006.

In step S1006, it is determined whether or not the result of the distribution determination (big hit type) in step S1005 is a probabilistic jackpot. If it is determined in step S1006 that the distributed jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot (S1006: YES), the process proceeds to step S1007.

In step S1007, the flag (big hit type flag) corresponding to the jackpot type distributed in step S1006 is turned ON. In the present embodiment, since only the 2R probability variation jackpot is set as the jackpot type in the distribution table for the first starting port, the 2R probability variation jackpot flag is turned ON. After executing step S1007, the process proceeds to step S1008.

In step S1008, the stop result setting process for the probability variation jackpot is executed. In the stop result setting process for the probabilistic jackpot, in the current game round, which is the probabilistic jackpot, the process for setting which stop result is displayed in the first result display unit 37a to end the variable display is performed. Execute. Specifically, by referring to the stop result table for the probability variation jackpot stored in the stop result table storage area 63e, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the jackpot type distributed in step S1006 is acquired, and the address information thereof is acquired. The address information is stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 64. After executing step S1008, the determination process of the first starting port is terminated.

In step S1006, if it is determined that the distributed jackpot type is not a probabilistic jackpot (S1006: NO), that is, if the sorted jackpot type is a normal jackpot, the process proceeds to step S1009. In the present embodiment, only the 2R probability variation jackpot is set as the jackpot type in the distribution table for the first starting port. Therefore, the processes of steps S1009 and S1010 described below are performed in the present embodiment. Not executed.

In step S1009, the flag (big hit type flag) corresponding to the jackpot type assigned in step S1006 is turned ON. After executing step S1009, the process proceeds to step S1010.

In step S1010, a stop result setting process for a normal jackpot is executed. In the stop result setting process for a normal jackpot, in the current game round, which is a normal jackpot, a process for setting which stop result is displayed in the first result display unit 37a to end the variable display is performed. Execute. Specifically, by referring to the stop result table for the normal jackpot stored in the stop result table storage area 63e, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the jackpot type distributed in step S1006 is acquired, and the address information thereof is acquired. The address information is stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 64. After executing step S1010, the determination process of the first starting port is completed.

If it is determined in step S1004 that the result of the winning / failing determination in step S1002 or step S1003 is not a big hit (S1004: NO), the process proceeds to step S1011 to determine whether or not the result of the winning / failing determination is a small hit. .. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the determination processing execution area 64c is included in the numerical range of the small hit. If it is determined in step S1011 that the result of the hit / fail determination is a small hit (S1011: YES), the process proceeds to step S1012.

In step S1012, the small hit flag of the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is turned ON. After executing step S1012, the process proceeds to step S1013.

In step S1013, the stop result setting process for small hits is executed. In the stop result setting process for small hits, in this game round, which is a small hit, a process for setting which stop result is displayed in the first result display unit 37a to end the variation display is performed. Execute. Specifically, by referring to the stop result table for small hits in the stop result table storage area 63e, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the determination processing execution area 64c. Is acquired, and the address information is stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 64. After executing step S1013, the determination process for the first starting port is terminated.

If it is determined in step S1011 that the result of the hit / fail determination is not a small hit (S1011: NO), the process proceeds to step S1014, and the reach determination table stored in the reach determination table storage area 63c of the ROM 63 is referred to. Then, the reach determination of whether or not the reach occurs is performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the determination processing execution area 64c matches the value set as the reach occurrence in the referenced reach determination table. The process of step S1014 is executed when the result of the winning / failing determination (big hit lottery) in step S1004 and step S1011 is neither a big hit nor a small hit. That is, in step S1014, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit / fail determination is a game time in which reach occurs among the game times that are neither a big hit nor a small hit. After executing step S1014, the process proceeds to step S1015.

In step S1015, it is determined whether or not the result of the reach determination in step S1014 is reach occurrence. If it is determined in step S1015 that reach has occurred (S1015: YES), the process proceeds to step S1016, and the reach generation flags of the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 are turned on. After executing step S1016, the process proceeds to step S1017. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1015 that no reach has occurred (S1015: NO), the process proceeds to step S1017 without executing step S1016.

In step S1017, the stop result setting process for disconnection is executed. In the stop result setting process for disengagement, in the current game round of disengagement, a process for setting which stop result is displayed in the first result display unit 37a to end the variation display is executed. .. Specifically, by referring to the stop result table for deviation in the stop result table storage area 63e, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the determination processing execution area 64c can be obtained. It is acquired and the address information is stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 64. After executing step S1017, the determination process for the first starting port is terminated.

<Fluctuating time setting process for the first starting port>
Next, the variable time setting process for the first starting port will be described. The variation time setting process for the first start port is executed by the MPU 62 of the main controller 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 21: S803) of the variation start process for the first start port.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a variation time setting process for the first starting port. In step S1101, the value of the variation type counter CS stored in the variation type counter buffer in the lottery counter buffer 64a of the RAM 64 is acquired. After that, the process proceeds to step S1102.

In step S1102, it is determined whether or not the result of the winning / failing determination related to the current game round is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the probability variation jackpot flag or the normal jackpot flag is ON, and if any of the flags is ON (S1102: YES), the process proceeds to step S1103.

In step S1103, the fluctuation time information corresponding to the value of the current fluctuation type counter CS is acquired by referring to the jackpot fluctuation time table stored in the fluctuation time table storage area 63d of the ROM 63. In the present embodiment, in the jackpot fluctuation time table referred to in the fluctuation time setting process for the first start port, the fluctuation time in which the unit game rotation time (variation time + stop time) is 15 seconds or less It is set. After executing step S1103, the process proceeds to step S1104, and the acquired fluctuation time information is set in the fluctuation time counter area provided in various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. After that, the process of setting the fluctuation time for the first starting port is completed.

If it is determined in step S1102 that the result of the hit / fail judgment related to the current game round is not a big hit (S1102: NO), the process proceeds to step S1105, and the result of the hit / miss judgment related to the current game round is a small hit. Judge whether or not. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON, and if it is determined that the small hit flag is ON (S1105: YES), the process proceeds to step S1106.

In step S1106, the fluctuation time information corresponding to the value of the current fluctuation type counter CS is acquired by referring to the fluctuation time table for small hits stored in the fluctuation time table storage area 63d of the ROM 63. In the present embodiment, in the small hit variation time table referred to in the variation time setting process for the first start port, the variation time in which the unit game rotation time (variation time + stop time) is 15 seconds or less. Is set. After executing step S1106, the process proceeds to step S1104, and the acquired fluctuation time information is set in the fluctuation time counter area provided in various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. After that, the process of setting the fluctuation time for the first starting port is completed.

If it is determined in step S1105 that the result of the hit / fail judgment related to the current game round is not a small hit (S1105: NO), the process proceeds to step S1107, and the result of the reach judgment related to the current game round is the reach occurrence. Determine if it exists. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the reach generation flag is ON, and if it is determined that the reach generation flag is ON (S1107: YES), the process proceeds to step S1108.

In step S1108, the variation time information corresponding to the value of the current variation type counter CS is acquired by referring to the reach generation variation time table stored in the variation time table storage area 63d of the ROM 63. In the present embodiment, the reach generation variation time table referred to in the variation time setting process for the first start port shows the variation time in which the unit game rotation time (variation time + stop time) is 15 seconds or less. Is set. After executing step S1108, the process proceeds to step S1104, and the acquired fluctuation time information is set in the fluctuation time counter area provided in various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. After that, the process of setting the fluctuation time for the first starting port is completed.

If it is determined in step S1107 that the result of the reach determination related to the current game round is not reach occurrence (S1107: NO), the process proceeds to step S1109 and the reach non-occurrence stored in the variable time table storage area 63d occurs. With reference to the fluctuation time table for this time, the fluctuation time corresponding to the value of the current fluctuation type counter CS is acquired. In addition, in this embodiment, in the variation time table for non-reach that is referred to in the variation time setting process for the first start port, the unit game rotation time (variation time + stop time) is 15 seconds or less. The time is set. After executing step S1109, the process proceeds to step S1104, and the acquired fluctuation time information is set in the fluctuation time counter area provided in various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. After that, the process of setting the fluctuation time for the first starting port is completed.

In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the fluctuation time information stored in the reach non-generation fluctuation time table is set so that the fluctuation time becomes shorter as the number of the first reserved number RaN increases. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the configuration may be independent of the number of the first reserved number RaN, and even if the fluctuation time is set to be shorter as the number of the first reserved number RaN is smaller. Good.

Furthermore, the above configuration may be applied to the fluctuation time when reach occurs, and the fluctuation time that is easily selected and the fluctuation time that is difficult to be selected at the time of winning a big hit and at the time of losing reach may be different. Good. Further, the fluctuation time table for the probabilistic jackpot and the fluctuation time table for the normal jackpot may be set individually.

<Variation start processing for the second starting port>
Next, the fluctuation start processing for the second starting port will be described. The variation start process for the second start port is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 20: S707) of the game turn control process.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a variation start process for the second start port. In step S1201, the second start port entry flag is turned off. After executing step S1201, the process proceeds to step S1202.

In step S1202, the determination process for the second starting port is executed. In the determination process for the second start port, the jackpot lottery is executed based on the special information stored in the determination process execution area 64c. Specifically, based on the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 stored in the determination processing execution area 64c, the hit / fail judgment for determining the presence / absence of a jackpot or a small hit, and the jackpot type are sorted. The distribution judgment and the reach judgment for judging the presence or absence of reach are performed. The details of the determination process for the second starting port will be described later. After executing step S1202, the process proceeds to step S1203.

In step S1203, the variable time setting process for the second starting port is executed. In the fluctuation time setting process for the second start port, the fluctuation time, which is the time from when the symbol starts to change to when it stops, is set. The details of the fluctuation time setting process for the second starting port will be described later. After executing step S1203, the process proceeds to step S1204.

In step S1204, the second variation command is set. The second variation command includes information indicating that the current game round is related to special information acquired based on the entry into the second starting port 34, and whether or not reach has occurred. And the information of the fluctuation time set in step S1203 are included. After executing step S1204, the process proceeds to step S1205.

In step S1205, a type command is set. The type command includes information on whether or not there is a big hit or a small hit, and information on the type of big hit. Specifically, the type command includes 16R probability variation jackpot information, 8R probability variation jackpot information, small hit information, or missed information.

The variation command and the type command set in step S1204 and step S1205 are transmitted to the voice emission control device 90 by step S602 in the normal process (FIG. 19). The voice emission control device 90 determines the content of the effect in the game round based on the received variation command and the type command, and controls various devices so that the content of the determined effect is executed. After executing step S1205, the process proceeds to step S1206.

In step S1206, the variation display on the second result display unit 37b is started. In the determination process for the second starting port in step S1202, which will be described in detail later, the reach occurrence flag is ON when it is determined that reach has occurred, but in that case, the reach occurrence flag is turned OFF. To do. After executing step S1206, the variation start process for the second starting port is terminated.

<Judgment processing for the second starting port>
Next, the determination process for the second starting port will be described. The determination process for the second start port is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 25: S1202) of the variation start process for the second start port.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a determination process for the second starting port. In step S1301, it is determined whether or not the winning / failing lottery mode is the high probability mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the high probability mode flag of the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is ON. The high-probability mode flag is a flag for the MPU 62 to specify whether or not the winning / failing lottery mode is the high-probability mode. , When the game ball enters the fall opening 115 (except when the game ball enters during the opening / closing execution mode), the ball is turned off. If it is determined in step S1301 that the mode is in the high probability mode (S1301: YES), the process proceeds to step S1302.

In step S1302, the pass / fail determination is performed with reference to the pass / fail table for the high probability mode. Specifically, does the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the determination processing execution area 64c match the value set as the jackpot in the hit / fail table for the high probability mode shown in FIG. 7B? Judge whether or not. Then, the process proceeds to step S1304. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1301 that the mode is not in the high probability mode (S1301: NO), the process proceeds to step S1303.

In step S1303, the pass / fail determination is performed with reference to the pass / fail table for the low probability mode. Specifically, does the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the determination processing execution area 64c match the value set as the jackpot in the hit / fail table for the low probability mode shown in FIG. 7A? Judge whether or not. Then, the process proceeds to step S1304.

In step S1304, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit / fail determination in step S1302 or step S1303 is a big hit. If it is determined in step S1304 that the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit (S1304: YES), the process proceeds to step S1305.

In step S1305, the distribution determination is performed with reference to the distribution table for the second starting port (see FIG. 8B). Specifically, it is determined which jackpot type numerical range the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the determination processing execution area 64c is included in. In the present embodiment, 8R probability variation jackpot and 16R probability variation jackpot are set as jackpot types in the distribution table for the second starting port. After executing step S1305, the process proceeds to step S1306.

In step S1306, it is determined whether or not the result of the distribution determination (big hit type) in step S1305 is a probabilistic jackpot. If it is determined in step S1306 that the distributed jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot (S1306: YES), the process proceeds to step S1307.

In step S1307, the flag (big hit type flag) corresponding to the jackpot type distributed in step S1306 is turned ON. In the present embodiment, the distribution table for the second starting port has 8R probability variation jackpot and 16R probability variation jackpot set as jackpot types, and when the distribution table is distributed to 8R probability variation jackpot, the 8R probability variation jackpot flag is turned ON. , 16R probability variation jackpot flag is turned ON when it is distributed to 16R probability variation jackpot. After executing step S1307, the process proceeds to step S1308.

In step S1308, the stop result setting process for the probability variation jackpot is executed. In the stop result setting process for the probabilistic jackpot, in the current game round, which is the probabilistic jackpot, the second result display unit 37b is subjected to a process for setting which stop result is displayed to end the variable display. Execute. Specifically, by referring to the stop result table for the probability variation jackpot stored in the stop result table storage area 63e, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the jackpot type distributed in step S1306 is acquired, and the address information thereof is acquired. The address information is stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 64. After executing step S1308, the determination process of the second starting port is terminated.

In step S1306, if it is determined that the distributed jackpot type is not a probabilistic jackpot (S1306: NO), that is, if the distributed jackpot type is a normal jackpot, the process proceeds to step S1309. In the present embodiment, only the probability variation jackpot is set as the jackpot type in the distribution table for the second starting port. Therefore, the processes of steps S1309 and S1310 described below are executed in the present embodiment. Not done.

In step S1309, the flag (big hit type flag) corresponding to the jackpot type distributed in step S1306 is turned ON. After executing step S1309, the process proceeds to step S1310.

In step S1310, a stop result setting process for a normal jackpot is executed. In the stop result setting process for the normal jackpot, in the current game round, which is the normal jackpot, the second result display unit 37b is subjected to a process for setting which stop result is displayed to end the variable display. Execute. Specifically, by referring to the stop result table for the normal jackpot stored in the stop result table storage area 63e, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the jackpot type distributed in step S1306 is acquired, and the address information thereof is acquired. The address information is stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 64. After executing step S1310, the determination process of the second starting port is completed.

If it is determined in step S1304 that the result of the hit / fail determination in step S1302 or step S1303 is not a big hit (S1304: NO), the process proceeds to step S1311 to determine whether the result of the hit / fail determination is a small hit. .. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the determination processing execution area 64c is included in the numerical range of the small hit. If it is determined in step S1311 that the result of the hit / fail determination is a small hit (S1311: YES), the process proceeds to step S1312.

In step S1312, the small hit flag of the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is turned ON. After executing step S1312, the process proceeds to step S1313.

In step S1313, the stop result setting process for small hits is executed. In the stop result setting process for small hits, in the current game round, which is a small hit, the second result display unit 37b is subjected to a process for setting which stop result is displayed to end the variation display. Execute. Specifically, by referring to the stop result table for small hits in the stop result table storage area 63e, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the determination processing execution area 64c. Is acquired, and the address information is stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 64. After executing step S1313, the determination process for the second starting port is terminated.

If it is determined in step S1311 that the result of the hit / fail determination is not a small hit (S1311: NO), the process proceeds to step S1314, and the reach determination table stored in the reach determination table storage area 63c of the ROM 63 is referred to. Then, the reach determination of whether or not the reach occurs is performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the determination processing execution area 64c matches the value set as the reach occurrence in the referenced reach determination table. The process of step S1314 is executed when the result of the hit / fail determination (big hit lottery) in step S1304 and step S1311 is neither a big hit nor a small hit. That is, in step S1314, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit / fail determination is a game time in which reach occurs among the game times that are neither a big hit nor a small hit. After executing step S1314, the process proceeds to step S1315.

In step S1315, it is determined whether or not the result of the reach determination in step S1314 is reach occurrence. If it is determined in step S1315 that reach has occurred (S1315: YES), the process proceeds to step S1316, and the reach generation flags of the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 are turned on. After executing step S1316, the process proceeds to step S1317. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1315 that no reach has occurred (S1315: NO), the process proceeds to step S1317 without executing step S1316.

In step S1317, the stop result setting process for disconnection is executed. The stop result setting process for disengagement is a process for setting which stop result is displayed in the second result display unit 37b to end the variation display in the current game time of disengagement. To do. Specifically, by referring to the stop result table for deviation in the stop result table storage area 63e, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the determination processing execution area 64c can be obtained. It is acquired and the address information is stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 64. After executing step S1317, the determination process for the second starting port is terminated.

<Fluctuating time setting process for the second starting port>
Next, the process of setting the fluctuation time for the second starting port will be described. The variation time setting process for the second start port is executed by the MPU 62 of the main controller 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 25: S1203) of the variation start process for the second start port.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a variation time setting process for the second starting port. In step S1401, the value of the variation type counter CS stored in the variation type counter buffer in the lottery counter buffer 64a of the RAM 64 is acquired. After that, the process proceeds to step S1402.

In step S1402, it is determined whether or not the result of the winning / failing determination related to the current game round is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the probability variation jackpot flag or the normal jackpot flag is ON, and if any of the flags is ON (S1402: YES), the process proceeds to step S1403.

In step S1403, the fluctuation time information corresponding to the value of the current fluctuation type counter CS is acquired by referring to the jackpot fluctuation time table stored in the fluctuation time table storage area 63d of the ROM 63. In addition, in this embodiment, the unit game round time (variation time + stop time) is 5 seconds, 10 seconds, or 25 in the jackpot fluctuation time table referred to in the fluctuation time setting process for the second start port. A fluctuation time of seconds is set. After executing step S1403, the process proceeds to step S1404, and the acquired fluctuation time information is set in the fluctuation time counter area provided in various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. After that, the process of setting the fluctuation time for the second starting port is completed.

If it is determined in step S1402 that the result of the hit / fail judgment related to the current game round is not a big hit (S1402: NO), the process proceeds to step S1405, and the result of the hit / miss judgment related to the current game round is a small hit. Judge whether or not. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON, and if it is determined that the small hit flag is ON (S1405: YES), the process proceeds to step S1406.

In step S1406, the fluctuation time information corresponding to the value of the current fluctuation type counter CS is acquired by referring to the fluctuation time table for small hits stored in the fluctuation time table storage area 63d of the ROM 63. In the present embodiment, in the small hit variation time table referred to in the variation time setting process for the second start port, the variation time in which the unit game rotation time (variation time + stop time) is 29 seconds. It is set. After executing step S1406, the process proceeds to step S1404, and the acquired fluctuation time information is set in the fluctuation time counter area provided in various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. After that, the process of setting the fluctuation time for the second starting port is completed.

If it is determined in step S1405 that the result of the hit / fail judgment related to the current game round is not a small hit (S1405: NO), the process proceeds to step S1407, and the result of the reach judgment related to the current game round is a reach occurrence. Determine if it exists. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the reach generation flag is ON, and if it is determined that the reach generation flag is ON (S1407: YES), the process proceeds to step S1408.

In step S1408, the variation time information corresponding to the value of the current variation type counter CS is acquired by referring to the reach generation variation time table stored in the variation time table storage area 63d of the ROM 63. In the present embodiment, the reach generation variation time table referred to in the variation time setting process for the second start port shows the variation time in which the unit game rotation time (variation time + stop time) is 29 seconds. It is set. After executing step S1408, the process proceeds to step S1404, and the acquired fluctuation time information is set in the fluctuation time counter area provided in various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. After that, the process of setting the fluctuation time for the second starting port is completed.

If it is determined in step S1407 that the result of the reach determination related to the current game round is not reach occurrence (S1407: NO), the process proceeds to step S1409, and reach non-occurrence stored in the variable time table storage area 63d occurs. With reference to the fluctuation time table for this time, the fluctuation time corresponding to the value of the current fluctuation type counter CS is acquired. In addition, in this embodiment, in the variation time table for non-reach that is referred to in the variation time setting process for the second start port, the variation time in which the unit game rotation time (variation time + stop time) is 29 seconds. Is set. After executing step S1409, the process proceeds to step S1404, and the acquired fluctuation time information is set in the fluctuation time counter area provided in various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64. After that, the process of setting the fluctuation time for the second starting port is completed.

<Game state transition process>
Next, the game state transition process will be described. The game state transition process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 19: S606) of the normal process.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the game state transition process. In step S1501, it is determined whether or not the ending period flag is ON. The ending period flag is turned on at the start of the ending period in the open / close execution mode, and turned off at the end of the ending period. The ending period is a period for executing the ending effect in the open / close execution mode.

If it is determined in step S1501 that the ending period flag is not ON (S1501: NO), the process proceeds to step S1502 to determine whether or not the open / close processing period flag is ON. The open / close processing period flag is turned on at the start of the open / close processing period and turned off at the end of the open / close processing period.

If it is determined in step S1502 that the open / close processing period flag is not ON (S1502: NO), the process proceeds to step S1503 to determine whether or not the opening period flag is ON. The opening period flag is turned on at the beginning of the opening period and turned off at the end of the opening period.

If it is determined in step S1503 that the opening period flag is not ON (S1503: NO), the process proceeds to step S1504, and the timing at which the variation display of the symbol on the first result display unit 37a or the second result display unit 37b is completed. It is determined whether or not it is. If it is determined in step S1504 that the timing is not the end of the variation display (S1504: NO), the game state transition process is terminated as it is.

If it is determined in step S1504 that it is the timing when the variable display is finished (S1504: YES), the process proceeds to step S1505, and the result of the jackpot lottery for this game round corresponds to the transition to the open / close execution mode. Determine if it exists. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the 16R probability variation jackpot flag, the 8R probability variation jackpot flag, the 2R probability variation jackpot flag, and the small hit flag of the various flag storage areas 64e of the RAM 64 is ON. If it is determined that none of the above flags is ON (S1505: NO), the game state transition process is terminated.

If it is determined in step S1505 that the result of the jackpot lottery for this game round corresponds to the transition to the open / close execution mode (S1505: YES), the process proceeds to step S1506 and the open / close execution mode flag is turned ON. To do. Then, the process proceeds to step S1507.

In step S1507, the opening time setting process is executed. The opening time setting process is a process of setting the time length of the opening period (hereinafter, also referred to as the opening time) in the open / close execution mode. Specifically, "3000" (that is, 6.0 sec) or "900" (that is, 1.8 sec) is set in the timer counter area To indicating the remaining time of the opening period. The timer counter area To is provided in various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64, and the value set in the timer counter area To is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process is activated, that is, in a cycle of 2 msec. The details of the opening time setting process will be described later. After executing step S1507, the process proceeds to step S1508.

In step S1508, the opening command is set. The set opening command is transmitted to the voice emission control device 90 in step S602 in the normal process (FIG. 19). This opening command contains information on the set opening time. The voice emission control device 90 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the opening time based on the received opening command, and controls various devices so that the effect of the determined content is executed. After executing step S1508, the process proceeds to step S1509 and the opening period flag is turned ON. After that, the game state transition process is terminated.

If it is determined in step S1503 that the opening period flag is ON (S1503: YES), the process proceeds to step S1510.

In step S1510, it is determined whether or not the opening period has ended. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the timer counter area To is "0". If it is determined in step S1510 that the opening period has ended (S1510: YES), the process proceeds to step S1511 and the opening period flag is turned off. After that, the process proceeds to step S1512.

In step S1512, a round display start process for notifying the type of the opening / closing execution mode this time is executed. Specifically, the address information stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 64 is confirmed. Then, based on the confirmed address information, the stop result data corresponding to the above address information is specified from the stop result data group stored in the ROM 63, and the content of the number of rounds is specified from the specified stop result data. Confirm. After that, the content of the confirmed number of rounds is output to the round display unit 39 in the main display unit 45. As a result, the round display unit 39 displays the round information related to the output. After executing step S1512, the process proceeds to step S1513.

In step S1513, the number of rounds of the opening / closing execution mode this time is set. Specifically, the jackpot type flags (16R probability variation jackpot flag, 8R probability variation jackpot flag, 2R probability variation jackpot flag) and small hit flags stored in the RAM 64 are confirmed, and the number of rounds corresponding to the flags is determined by various types of the RAM 64. It is set in the first round counter area RC1 provided in the counter area 64d. The first round counter area RC1 is a counter area for counting the number of times the opening / closing door 36b is opened. The details of the round number setting process will be described later. After executing S1513, the process proceeds to step S1514.

In step S1514, an open / close processing command is set. The set open / close processing command is transmitted to the voice emission control device 90 in step S602 in the normal processing (FIG. 19). This open / close processing command includes information on the number of rounds in the current open / close processing period. The voice emission control device 90 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the number of rounds based on the received open / close processing command, and controls various devices so that the determined content is executed. After executing step S1514, the process proceeds to step S1515.

In step S1515, the open / close processing period flag is turned ON. After that, the game state transition process is terminated.

If it is determined in step S1502 that the open / close processing period flag is ON (S1502: YES), the process proceeds to step S1516 to execute the large winning opening opening / closing process. Specifically, when the large winning opening 36a is closed, the variable winning driving unit 36c is set to the driving state on condition that the first round counter area RC1 is "1" or more, and the large winning prize is won. The mouth 36a is opened. Further, when the large winning opening 36a is open, the variable winning drive is performed on condition that the opening limit time has elapsed from the opening of the large winning opening 36a or the number of open limits has been entered. The driving state of the unit 36c is stopped, and the large winning opening 36a is closed. The details of the opening and closing process of the big winning opening will be described later. After executing step S1516, the process proceeds to step S1517.

In step S1517, it is determined whether or not the value of the first round counter area RC1 is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the first round counter area RC1 is not "0" (S1517: NO), the game state transition process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the first round counter area RC1 is "0" (S1517: YES), the process proceeds to step S1518, and the open / close processing period flag is turned off. After executing step S1518, the process proceeds to step S1519.

In step S1519, the round display end process is executed. In this process, the display control of the round display unit 39 is terminated so that the round display unit 39 of the main display unit 45 is turned off. After executing step S1519, the process proceeds to step S1520.

In step S1520, the ending time setting process is executed. The ending time setting process is a process for setting the time length of the ending period (hereinafter, also referred to as the ending time) in the open / close execution mode. Specifically, "3000" (that is, 6.0 sec) or "0" (that is, 0 sec) is set in the timer counter area Te indicating the remaining time of the ending period. The timer counter area Te is provided in various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64, and the value set in the timer counter area Te is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process is activated, that is, in a cycle of 2 msec. The ending time setting process will be described later. After executing step S1520, the process proceeds to step S1521.

In step S1521, the ending command is set. The set ending command is transmitted to the voice emission control device 90 in step S602 in the normal process (FIG. 19). This ending command contains information on the set ending time. Based on the received ending command, the voice emission control device 90 ends the effect corresponding to the opening / closing processing period, determines the content of the effect corresponding to the ending time, and executes the effect of the determined content. Control various devices. After executing step S1521, the process proceeds to step S1522.

In step S1522, the ending period flag is turned ON. After that, the game state transition process is terminated.

If it is determined in step S1501 that the ending period flag is ON (S1501: YES), the process proceeds to step S1523.

In step S1523, it is determined whether or not the ending period has ended. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the timer counter area Te set as the ending time in the ending time setting process (S1520) is "0". If it is determined in step S1523 that the value of the timer counter area Te set as the ending time is "0" (S1523: YES), the process proceeds to step S1524.

In step S1524, the ending period flag is turned off. After that, the process proceeds to step S1525, and the open / close execution mode flag is turned off. After that, the process proceeds to step S1026, and the transition process at the end of the ending period is executed. The transition process at the end of the ending period is a process for setting various modes of the game times after the end of the current ending period. Details of the migration process at the end of the ending period will be described later. After executing step S1526, the game state transition process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1523 that the value of the timer counter area Te set as the ending time is not "0" (S1523: NO), the game state transition process is terminated as it is.

<Opening time setting process>
Next, the opening time setting process will be described. The opening time setting process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 28: S1507) of the game state transition process.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the opening time setting process. In step S1601, it is determined whether or not the trigger for the transition to the opening / closing execution mode this time is a big hit. Specifically, when any of the jackpot type flags (16R probability variation jackpot flag, 8R probability variation jackpot flag, 2R probability variation jackpot flag) stored in the RAM 64 is ON, the transition to the opening / closing execution mode this time is performed. Judge that the opportunity is a big hit.

If it is determined in step S1601 that the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode is a big hit (S1601: YES), the process proceeds to step S1602, and the timer counter area To is set to "3000" (that is, 6.0 sec). To set. After that, the opening time setting process is completed. On the other hand, in step S1601, when it is determined that the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode is not a big hit (S1601: YES), that is, when the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode this time is a small hit. , Step S1603, and set the timer counter area To to "500" (that is, 1.0 sec). After that, the opening time setting process is completed.

<Round number setting process>
Next, the round number setting process will be described. The round number setting process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 28: S1513) of the game state transition process.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the round number setting process. In step S1701, it is determined whether or not the trigger for the transition to the opening / closing execution mode this time is a big hit. Specifically, when any of the jackpot type flags (16R probability variation jackpot flag, 8R probability variation jackpot flag, 2R probability variation jackpot flag) stored in the RAM 64 is ON, the transition to the opening / closing execution mode this time is performed. Judge that the opportunity is a big hit.

If it is determined in step S1701 that the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode is a big hit (S1701: YES), the process proceeds to step S1702, and the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode this time is a 16R probability variation jackpot. Determine if it exists. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the 16R probability variation jackpot flag stored in the RAM 64 is ON.

If it is determined in step S1702 that the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode this time is a 16R probability variation jackpot (S1702: YES), the process proceeds to step S1703, and "16" is set in the first round counter area RC1. .. After that, the process of setting the number of rounds is completed. On the other hand, in step S1702, if it is determined that the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode this time is not a 16R probability variation jackpot (S1702: NO), the process proceeds to step S1704, and the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode this time is It is determined whether or not the 8R probability variation jackpot is achieved. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the 8R probability variation jackpot flag stored in the RAM 64 is ON.

In step S1704, if it is determined that the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode this time is an 8R probability variation big hit (S1704: YES), the process proceeds to step S1705, and "8" is set in the first round counter area RC1. set. After that, the process of setting the number of rounds is completed. On the other hand, in step S1704, when it is determined that the trigger for the transition to the current open / close execution mode is not the 8R probability variation jackpot (S1704: NO), that is, the trigger for the transition to the current open / close execution mode is the 2R probability variation jackpot. In the case, the process proceeds to step S1706, and "2" is set in the first round counter area RC1. After that, the process of setting the number of rounds is completed.

In step S1701, when it is determined that the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode this time is not a big hit (S1701: YES), that is, when the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode this time is a small hit, the step Proceed to S1707 and set "1" in the first round counter area RC1. After that, the process of setting the number of rounds is completed.

<Opening and closing of the winning opening>
Next, the opening / closing process of the large winning opening will be described. The large winning opening opening / closing process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 28: 1516) of the game state transition process.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a large winning opening opening / closing process. In step S1801, it is determined whether or not the large winning opening 36a is being opened. Specifically, the determination is made based on the driving state of the variable winning driving unit 36c. If it is determined in step S1801 that the large winning opening 36a is not open (S1801: NO), the process proceeds to step S1802, and it is determined whether or not the value of the first round counter area RC1 is "0". .. If it is determined in step S1802 that the value of the first round counter area RC1 is "0" (S1802: YES), the main prize opening opening / closing process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1802 that the value of the first round counter area RC1 is not "0" (S1802: NO), the process proceeds to step S1803.

In step S1803, it is determined whether or not the value of the first timer counter area T1 provided in the various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64 is “0”. In this case, the first timer counter area T1 is used as a counter for measuring the remaining time of the closing time of the large winning opening 36a. The value set in the first timer counter area T1 is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process is activated, that is, in a cycle of 2 msec.

If it is determined in step S1803 that the value of the first timer counter area T1 is not "0" (S1803: NO), the main prize opening opening / closing process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1803 that the value of the first timer counter area T1 is "0" (S1803: YES), the process proceeds to step S1804, and the variable winning drive unit is used to open the large winning opening 36a. The driving state is 36c. Then, the process proceeds to step S1805.

In step S1805, the ball entry counter setting process is executed. In the ball entry counter setting process, a value that allows a game ball to enter the ball entry counter area PC provided in various counter areas 64d of the RAM 64 during one opening (during one round) of the large winning opening 36a is set. set. The details of the ball entry counter setting process will be described later. After executing step S1805, the process proceeds to step S1806.

In step S1806, the opening limit time setting process is executed. In the opening limit time setting process, the opening limit time, which is the limit of one opening time of the large winning opening 36a, is set. Specifically, a value corresponding to the opening limit time is set in the first timer counter area T1. In this case, the first timer counter area T1 is used as a counter for measuring the remaining time of the opening limit time of the large winning opening 36a. As described above, the value set in the first timer counter area T1 is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process is activated, that is, in a cycle of 2 msec. The details of the opening limit time setting process will be described later. After executing step S1806, the process proceeds to step S1807.

In step S1807, a release command is set. After that, the opening and closing process of the winning opening is completed. The release command is a command including information for causing the voice emission control device 90 and the display control device 100, which are the control devices on the sub side, to recognize that the opening of the large winning opening 36a has started, and is a command of normal processing. It is transmitted to the voice emission control device 90 by the command output process (FIG. 19: step S602). The voice emission control device 90 recognizes that the opening of the large winning opening 36a for one round has started based on the received opening command, and at the same time, displays the effects of the various lamps 47 and the speaker 46 on the large winning opening 36a. Update to the content corresponding to the start of opening. Further, the voice emission control device 90 transmits the release command to the display control device 100 while maintaining the information form. The display control device 100 recognizes that the opening of the large winning opening 36a for one round has started based on the received opening command, and at the same time, the opening of the large winning opening 36a indicates the effect content of the symbol display device 41. Update to the content corresponding to what was started.

If it is determined in step S1801 that the large winning opening 36a is open (step S1801: YES), the process proceeds to step S1808, and it is determined whether or not the value of the first timer counter area T1 is "0". To do. In this case, the first timer counter area T1 is used as a counter for measuring the remaining time of the opening limit time of the large winning opening 36a. If it is determined in step S1808 that the value of the first timer counter area T1 is not "0" (S1808: NO), the process proceeds to step S1809.

In step S1809, whether or not a game ball has entered the large winning opening 36a is determined based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the variable winning device 36. If it is determined in step S1809 that no ball has been entered (S1809: NO), the main prize opening opening / closing process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1809 that ball entry has occurred (S1809: YES), the process proceeds to step S1810, and the value of the ball entry counter area PC is subtracted by 1. After that, the process proceeds to step S1811.

In step S1811, it is determined whether or not the value of the ball entry counter area PC is “0”. If it is determined in step S1811 that the value of the ball entry counter area PC is not "0" (S1811: NO), the main prize opening opening / closing process is terminated as it is.

When it is determined in step S1808 that the value of the first timer counter area T1 is "0" (S1808: YES), or when it is determined in step S1811 that the value of the ball entry counter area PC is "0". (S1811: YES), the process proceeds to step S1812, and the large winning opening closing process is executed. Specifically, the variable winning drive unit 36c is set to the non-driving state in order to close the large winning opening 36a. Then, the process proceeds to step S1813.

In step S1813, the value of the first round counter area RC1 is subtracted by 1. After that, the process proceeds to step S1814, and it is determined whether or not the value of the first round counter area RC1 is “0”. If it is determined in step S1814 that the value of the first round counter area RC1 is "0" (S1814: YES), the main prize opening opening / closing process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1814 that the value of the first round counter area RC1 is not "0" (S1814: NO), the process proceeds to step S1815.

In step S1815, the closing time setting process is executed. The closing time setting process is a process for setting the closing time of the large winning opening 36a, and specifically, a value corresponding to the closing time is set in the first timer counter area T1. In this case, the first timer counter area T1 is used as a counter for measuring the remaining time of the closing time of the large winning opening 36a. In the present embodiment, "1000" (2 sec) is set in the first timer counter area T1. After executing step S1815, the process proceeds to step S1816.

In step S1816, a close command is set. After that, the opening and closing process of the big winning opening is completed. The closing command is a command including information for causing the voice emission control device 90 and the display control device 100, which are the control devices on the sub side, to recognize that the opening of the large winning opening 36a has been completed, and is a command for normal processing. In the output process (FIG. 15: step S502), the sound is transmitted to the voice emission control device 90. The voice emission control device 90 recognizes that the opening of the large winning opening 36a for one round has been completed based on the received closing command, and at the same time, displays the production contents of the various lamps 47 and the speaker 46 on the large winning opening 36a. Update to the content corresponding to the end of opening. Further, the voice emission control device 90 transmits the closing command to the display control device 100 while maintaining the information form. Based on the received closing command, the display control device 100 recognizes that the opening of the large winning opening 36a for one round has been completed, and at the same time, the opening of the large winning opening 36a has been completed with the effect content of the symbol display device 41. Update to the content corresponding to what you did.

<Incoming ball counter setting process>
Next, the ball entry counter setting process will be described. The ball entry counter setting process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 31: S1805) of the large winning opening opening / closing process.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the ball entry counter setting process. In step S1901, it is determined whether or not the trigger for the transition to the opening / closing execution mode this time is a big hit. Specifically, when any of the jackpot type flags (16R probability variation jackpot flag, 8R probability variation jackpot flag, 2R probability variation jackpot flag) stored in the RAM 64 is ON, the transition to the opening / closing execution mode this time is performed. Judge that the opportunity is a big hit.

If it is determined in step S1901 that the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode is a big hit (S1901: YES), the process proceeds to step S1902, and the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode this time is a 2R probability variation jackpot. Determine if it exists. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the 2R probability variation jackpot flag stored in the RAM 64 is ON.

If it is determined in step S1902 that the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode is not a 2R probability variation jackpot (S1902: NO), the process proceeds to step S1903, and "10" is set in the ball entry counter area PC. After that, the main ball counter setting process is terminated.

In step S1901, it is determined that the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode is not a big hit (S1901: NO), and in step S1902, it is determined that the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode is a 2R probability variation jackpot. If so (S1902: YES), the process proceeds to step S1904, and "6" is set in the ball entry counter area PC. After that, the main ball counter setting process is terminated.

<Opening limit time setting process>
Next, the opening limit time setting process and the setting process will be described. The opening limit time setting process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 31: S1806) of the large winning opening opening / closing process.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the opening limit time setting process. In step S2001, it is determined whether or not the trigger for the transition to the opening / closing execution mode this time is a big hit. Specifically, when any of the jackpot type flags (16R probability variation jackpot flag, 8R probability variation jackpot flag, 2R probability variation jackpot flag) stored in the RAM 64 is ON, the transition to the opening / closing execution mode this time is performed. Judge that the opportunity is a big hit.

If it is determined in step S2001 that the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode is a big hit (S2001: YES), the process proceeds to step S2002, and the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode this time is a 2R probability variation jackpot. Determine if it exists. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the 2R probability variation jackpot flag stored in the RAM 64 is ON.

If it is determined in step S2002 that the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode is not the 2R probability variation jackpot (S2002: NO), the process proceeds to step S2003, and the first timer counter area T1 is set to "15000" (that is, that is). 30.0 sec) is set. After that, the main opening limit time setting process is terminated. On the other hand, in step S2002, if it is determined that the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode this time is a 2R probability variation jackpot (S2002: YES), the process proceeds to step S2004, and "100" is set in the first timer counter area T1. That is, 0.2 sec) is set. After that, the main opening limit time setting process is terminated.

If it is determined in step S2001 that the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode is not a big hit (S2001: NO), the process proceeds to step S2005, and the first timer counter area T1 is set to "900" (that is, 1. 8 sec) is set. After that, the main opening limit time setting process is terminated.

<Ending time setting process>
Next, the ending time setting process will be described. The ending time setting process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 28: S1520) of the game state transition process.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the ending time setting process. In step S2101, it is determined whether or not the trigger for the transition to the opening / closing execution mode this time is a big hit. Specifically, when any of the jackpot type flags (16R probability variation jackpot flag, 8R probability variation jackpot flag, 2R probability variation jackpot flag) stored in the RAM 64 is ON, the transition to the opening / closing execution mode this time is performed. Judge that the opportunity is a big hit.

If it is determined in step S2101 that the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode is a big hit (S2101: YES), the process proceeds to step S2102, and the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode this time is a 2R probability variation jackpot. Determine if it exists. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the 2R probability variation jackpot flag stored in the RAM 64 is ON.

If it is determined in step S2102 that the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode is not a 2R probability variation jackpot (S2102: NO), the process proceeds to step S2103, and the timer counter area Te is set to "3000" (that is, 6. 0 sec) is set. After that, the ending time setting process ends.

In step S2101, it is determined that the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode is not a big hit (S2101: NO), and in step S2102, it is determined that the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode is a 2R probability variation jackpot. If so (S2102: YES), the process proceeds to step S2104, and "0" (that is, 0.0 sec) is set in the timer counter area Te. After that, the ending time setting process ends.

<Transition process at the end of the ending period>
Next, the migration process at the end of the ending period will be described. The transition process at the end of the ending period is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 28: S1526) of the game state transition process.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a transition process at the end of the ending period. In step S2201, it is determined whether or not the trigger for the transition to the opening / closing execution mode this time is a big hit. Specifically, when any of the jackpot type flags (16R probability variation jackpot flag, 8R probability variation jackpot flag, 2R probability variation jackpot flag) stored in the RAM 64 is ON, the transition to the opening / closing execution mode this time is performed. Judge that the opportunity is a big hit.

If it is determined in step S2201 that the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode this time is a big hit (S2201: YES), the process proceeds to step S2202, and the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode this time is a probability change jackpot. Judge whether or not. Specifically, when any of the 16R probability variation jackpot flag, the 8R probability variation jackpot flag, and the 2R probability variation jackpot flag stored in the RAM 64 is ON, the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode this time is the probability variation jackpot. Judge that there is.

If it is determined in step S2202 that the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode is a probability variation jackpot (S2202: YES), the process proceeds to step S2203. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2202 that the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode is not a probabilistic jackpot (S2202: NO), the process proceeds to step S2207. In the present embodiment, all the set jackpot types are probabilistic jackpots, so the processes after step S2207 are not actually executed.

In step S2203, the flag erasing process is executed. In the flag erasing process, a process of turning off the ON flag among the 16R probability variation jackpot flag, the 8R probability variation flag, the 2R probability variation jackpot flag, and the small hit flag is executed. After executing step S2203, the process proceeds to step S2204.

In step S2204, it is determined whether or not the high probability mode flag is ON. If it is determined in step S2204 that the high probability mode flag is ON (S2204: YES), the transition process at the end of this ending period ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2204 that the high probability mode flag is not ON (S2204: NO), the process proceeds to step S2205 and the high probability mode flag is turned ON. As a result, after the opening / closing execution mode is finished, the winning / failing lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode. After executing step S2205, the process proceeds to step S2206.

In step S2206, the high probability mode command is set as the command to be transmitted to the voice emission control device 90. The high-probability mode command is a command including information for causing the control device on the sub side to recognize that the winning / losing lottery mode is the high-probability mode. After executing step S2206, the transition process at the end of the ending period ends.

In step S2207, the flag erasing process is executed. In the flag erasing process, a process of turning off the ON flag among the 16R probability variation jackpot flag, the 8R probability variation jackpot flag, the 2R probability variation jackpot flag, and the small hit flag is executed. After executing step S2207, the process proceeds to step S2208.

In step S2208, it is determined whether or not the high probability mode flag is ON. If it is determined in step S2208 that the high probability mode flag is not ON (S2208: NO), the transition process at the end of this ending period ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2208 that the high probability mode flag is ON (S2208: YES), the process proceeds to step S2209 and the high probability mode flag is turned off. As a result, after ending the open / close execution mode, the winning / failing lottery mode shifts to the low probability mode. After executing step S2209, the process proceeds to step S2210.

In step S2210, the low probability mode command is set as the command to be transmitted to the voice emission control device 90. The low-probability mode command is a command including information for causing the control device on the sub side to recognize that the winning / losing lottery mode is the low-probability mode. After executing step S2210, the transition process at the end of this ending period ends.

In step S2201, when it is determined that the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode is not a big hit (S2201: NO), that is, when the trigger for the transition to the open / close execution mode this time is a small hit, the step. Proceed to S2211, and the flag erasing process is executed. In the flag erasing process, a process of turning off the ON flag among the 16R probability variation jackpot flag, the 8R probability variation jackpot flag, the 2R probability variation jackpot flag, and the small hit flag is executed. After executing step S2211, the transition process at the end of this ending period ends.

<Processing for abnormality notification>
Next, the abnormality notification process will be described. The abnormality notification process is executed by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 as a subroutine (FIG. 19: S607) of the normal process.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the abnormality notification process. In step S2301, it is determined whether or not the abnormality notification flag is ON. If it is determined in step S2301 that the abnormality notification flag is ON (S2301: YES), the process proceeds to step S2302. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2301 that the abnormality notification flag is not ON (S2301: NO), the abnormality notification process ends.

In step S2302, it is determined whether or not the value of the timer counter area Td is "0". That is, it is determined whether or not 32 seconds have passed without the game ball entering the fall opening 115 after the abnormality notification flag is turned ON (after the game ball enters the second starting port 34). To do. If it is determined in step S2302 that the value of the timer counter area Td is "0" (S2302: YES), the process proceeds to step S2303. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the timer counter area Td is not "0" (S2302: NO), the abnormality notification process is terminated.

In step S2303, the abnormality notification command is set. The abnormality notification command is a command for causing the control device on the sub side to recognize that an abnormality may have occurred. After that, this abnormality notification process is terminated.

A5. Electrical configuration of voice emission control device and display control device:
Next, the electrical configuration of the voice emission control device 90 and the display control device 100 will be described.

FIG. 37 is a block diagram showing mainly the electrical configurations of the voice emission control device 90 and the display control device 100. Some configurations of the power supply device 85 and the like are omitted. The MPU 92 is mounted on the voice emission control board 91 provided in the voice emission control device 90. The MPU 92 is an element having a built-in ROM 93, RAM 94, interrupt circuit, timer circuit, data input / output circuit, and the like.

Various control programs executed by the MPU 92, fixed value data, tables, and the like are stored in the ROM 93. For example, an effect pattern table storage area 93a, a variable display pattern table storage area 93b, and the like are provided in a part of the area of the ROM 93.

The RAM 94 is a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when the control program stored in the ROM 93 is executed. For example, various flag storage areas 94a, various counter areas 94b, lottery counter areas 94c, and the like are provided in a part of the area of the RAM 94. It is not essential that the ROM 93 and the RAM 94 are integrated into one chip with respect to the MPU 92, and each may be individually chipped.

The MPU 92 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. A main controller 60 is connected to the input side of the MPU 92. Various commands are received from the main control device 60. An effect operation button 24, a speaker 46, and various lamps 47 are connected to the output side of the MPU 92, and a display control device 100 is connected to the output side.

The display control board 101 provided in the display control device 100 includes an MPU 102, which is an element in which a program ROM 103 and a work RAM 104 are combined into chips, a video display processor (VDP) 105, a character ROM 106, and a video RAM 107. Is installed. It is not essential that the program ROM 103 and the work RAM 104 are integrated into one chip with respect to the MPU 102, and each of them may be individually chipped.

The MPU 102 analyzes various commands received from the voice emission control device 90 or performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on the received commands to control the VDP 105 (specifically, generate an internal command for the VDP 105). ..

The program ROM 103 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 102 and fixed value data, and also stores JPEG format image data for a background image.

The work RAM 104 is a memory for temporarily storing work data, flags, and the like used when executing various programs by the MPU 102.

The VDP 105 is a kind of drawing circuit, and directly operates an image processing device as a liquid crystal display unit driver incorporated in the symbol display device 41. The VDP 105 is also called a "drawing chip" because it is made into an IC chip, and is a kind of microcomputer chip having a built-in firmware dedicated to drawing processing. The VDP 105 adjusts the timings of the MPU 102, the video RAM 107, and the like to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads the image data stored in the video RAM 107 from the character ROM 106 at a predetermined timing and displays it on the symbol display device 41.

The character ROM 106 plays a role as an image data library for storing character data such as a symbol displayed on the symbol display device 41. The character ROM 106 stores bitmap format image data of various display symbols, a color palette table referred to when determining the expression color of each dot of the bitmap image, and the like. It is also possible to provide a plurality of character ROMs 106 and share them with each character ROM 106 to store image data and the like. Further, it is also possible to have a configuration in which the JPEG format image data for the background image stored in the program ROM 103 is stored in the character ROM 106.

The video RAM 107 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the symbol display device 41, and the display content of the symbol display device 41 is changed by rewriting the content of the video RAM 107.

In the following, the MPU 62, ROM 63, and RAM 64 of the main control device 60 are also referred to as the main MPU 62, the main ROM 63, and the main RAM 64, respectively, and the MPU 92, ROM 93, and RAM 94 of the voice emission control device 90 are referred to as the sound light side MPU 92 and the sound light side, respectively. The ROM 93 and the sound / light side RAM 94 are also referred to, and the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 is also referred to as a display side MPU 102.

A6. Various processes executed in the voice emission control device and the display control device:
Next, an example of specific control executed in the voice emission control device and the display control device will be described. The process executed by the voice emission control device 90 will be described first, and then the process executed by the display control device 100 will be described.

<Various processes executed in the voice emission control device>
<Timer interrupt processing>
First, the timer interrupt processing executed by the sound light side MPU 92 will be described.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed in the sound light side MPU 92. The timer interrupt process is repeatedly executed with a relatively short cycle (for example, 4 msec). The processing of each step executed in the timer interrupt processing will be described below.

In step S2401, the command storage process is executed. The command storage process is a process for storing the received command in the sound / light side RAM 94 when a command is received from the main MPU 62. The sound and light side RAM 94 is provided with a ring buffer for enabling storage and reading of commands received from the main MPU 62, and commands received from the main MPU 62 are sequentially stored in the ring buffer. , Read sequentially according to the stored order. After executing step S2401, the process proceeds to step S2402.

In step S2402, a command correspondence process for performing a process corresponding to the received command is executed. The details of the command handling process will be described later. After executing step S2402, the process proceeds to step S2403.

In step S2403, a light emission control process for controlling light emission of various lamps 47 is executed. In the light emission control process, light emission control of various lamps 47 is performed based on the light emission data read in the command correspondence process in step S2402. After executing step S2403, the process proceeds to step S2404.

In step S2404, the audio output control process for controlling the audio output of the speaker 46 is executed. In the voice output control process, the voice output control of the speaker 46 is performed based on the voice output data read in the command correspondence process in step S2402. After executing step S2404, the timer interrupt process ends.

<Command support processing>
Next, the command correspondence process will be described. The command correspondence process is executed by the MPU 92 of the voice emission control device 90 as a subroutine of timer interrupt process (FIG. 38: S2402).

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the command correspondence process. As described above, in the command correspondence process, the process corresponding to the command received from the main MPU 62 is executed. The processing of each step executed in the command correspondence processing will be described below.

In step S2501, it is determined whether or not a hold command has been received from the main MPU 62. If it is determined in step S2501 that the hold command has been received from the main MPU 62 (S2501: YES), the process proceeds to step S2502 to execute the hold command correspondence process. In the hold command correspondence process, based on the received hold command, the number of hold information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 33 and the judgment result of the first judgment process are grasped, and the symbol is displayed. A command for controlling the display mode of the first reserved display area Ds1 displayed on the display surface 41a of the device 41 is transmitted to the display side MPU 102. The details of the pending command handling process will be described later. After executing step S2502, the process proceeds to step S2503. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2501 that the hold command has not been received from the main MPU 62 (S2501: NO), the process proceeds to step S2503 without executing step S2502.

In step S2503, it is determined whether or not the rotating body entry command is received from the main MPU 62. If it is determined in step S2503 that the rotating body entering ball command is received from the main MPU 62 (S2503: YES), the process proceeds to step S2504 to execute the rotating body entering ball effect setting process. In the rotating body entry effect setting process, an effect indicating that the game ball has entered the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111 is set, and a command in which information corresponding to the effect content is set is set. It is transmitted to the display side MPU 102. After executing step S2504, the process proceeds to step S2505. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2503 that the rotating body entry command has not been received from the main MPU 62 (S2503: NO), the process proceeds to step S2505 without executing step S2504.

In step S2505, it is determined whether or not a variation command and a type command have been received from the main MPU 62. If it is determined in step S2505 that the variation command and the type command have been received (S2505: YES), the process proceeds to step S2506 to execute the game rotation effect setting process. In the game time effect setting process, a notice effect, a reach effect, a stop symbol, a variable display pattern, etc. to be executed in the current game time are set. The details of the game time production setting process will be described later. After executing step S2506, the process proceeds to step S2507. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2505 that the change command and the type command have not been received (S2505: NO), the process proceeds to step S2507 without executing step S2506.

In step S2507, it is determined whether or not a fall command has been received from the main MPU 62. If it is determined in step S2507 that the fall command has been received from the main MPU 62 (S2507: YES), the process proceeds to step S2508 to execute the fall effect setting process. In the fall effect setting process, an effect indicating that the high probability mode ends and the mode shifts to the low probability mode is set, and a command in which information corresponding to the effect content is set is transmitted to the display side MPU 102. After executing step S2508, the process proceeds to step S2509. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2508 that the fall command has not been received from the main MPU 62 (S2507: NO), the process proceeds to step S2509 without executing step S2508.

In step S2509, it is determined whether or not the opening command has been received from the main MPU 62. If it is determined in step S2509 that the opening command has been received from the main MPU 62 (S2509: YES), the process proceeds to step S2510 to execute the opening effect setting process. In the opening effect setting process, the type of jackpot and the opening time included in the opening command received this time are specified, the content of the opening effect corresponding to the type of jackpot and the opening time is set, and the content of the effect is set. A command in which the corresponding information is set is transmitted to the display side MPU 102. After executing step S2510, the process proceeds to step S2511. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2509 that the hold command has not been received from the main MPU 62 (S2509: NO), the process proceeds to step S2511 without executing step S2510.

In step S2511, it is determined whether or not an open / close processing command has been received from the main MPU 62. If it is determined in step S2511 that the opening / closing processing command has been received from the main MPU 62 (S2511: YES), the round effect setting process is executed. In the round effect setting process, the content of the effect to be executed during the open / close processing period is set based on the information on the number of rounds and the information on the jackpot type included in the open / close processing command, and the information corresponding to the effect content is set. The command is sent to the display MPU 102. After executing step S2512, the process proceeds to step S2513. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2511 that the open / close processing command has not been received from the main MPU 62 (S2511: NO), the process proceeds to step S2513 without executing step S2512.

In step S2513, it is determined whether or not the ending command has been received from the main MPU 62. If it is determined in step S2513 that the ending command has been received (S2513: YES), the process proceeds to step S2514 to execute the ending effect setting process. In the ending effect setting process, the content of the ending effect in the ending period is set based on the information about the ending time included in the ending command received this time, and the command in which the information corresponding to the effect content is set is displayed. It transmits to the side MPU 102. After executing step S2514, the process proceeds to step S2517. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2513 that the ending command has not been received (S2513: NO), the process proceeds to step S2515 without executing step S2514.

In step S2515, it is determined whether or not an abnormality notification command has been received from the main MPU 62. If it is determined in step S2515 that the abnormality notification command has been received (S2515: YES), the process proceeds to step S2516 to execute the abnormality notification command response process. In the abnormality notification command response process, there is a possibility that the second rotating body 112 of the various lamps 47, the speaker 46, and the symbol display device 41 has a problem, or that the player is cheating. Execute a process for notifying that there is a possibility. In the present embodiment, a command for displaying a character such as "abnormality occurrence" on the symbol display device 41 is transmitted to the display control device 100, various lamps 47 are blinked, and a voice corresponding to the character such as "abnormality occurrence" is output. The process for outputting to the speaker 46 is executed. When the pachinko machine 10 is connected to the hall computer, a signal indicating that an abnormality has occurred is output to the hall computer. After executing step S2516, the process proceeds to step S2517. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2515 that the ending command has not been received (S2515: NO), the process proceeds to step S2517 without executing step S2516.

In step S2517, other setting processing is executed. In other setting processes, for example, the effect contents corresponding to the high-probability mode command, the low-probability mode command, the open command, and the close command are set. Further, when the effect operation button 24 is pressed, an effect operation command for recognizing that the effect operation button 24 has been pressed is transmitted to the display side MPU 102. After executing step S2514, the process corresponding to this command is terminated.

<Processing for pending commands>
Next, the pending command correspondence process will be described. The hold command correspondence process is executed by the MPU 92 of the voice emission control device 90 as a subroutine of the command correspondence process (FIG. 39: S2502).

FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the pending command correspondence process. As described above, the hold command correspondence process is a process executed when the hold command is received from the main MPU 62. The processing of each step executed in the pending command correspondence processing will be described below.

In step S2601, the update process of the first reserved number counter area provided in the various counter areas 94b of the sound light side RAM 94 is executed. The first reserved number counter area is a counter area for specifying the number of reserved information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 33 on the sound light side MPU 92. In the update process of the first hold quantity counter area, the information of the first hold quantity counter area is updated to the information of the hold quantity included in the hold command to be read this time. Hereinafter, the number of hold information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 33 is also referred to as the “first hold number”. After executing step S2601, the process proceeds to step S2602.

The reason why the process of step S2601 is performed as described above will be described. In the present embodiment, while the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, the backup power is supplied to the RAM 64 of the main control device 60, whereas the backup power is supplied to the RAM 94 of the voice emission control device 90. Not done. Therefore, if the power is cut off in a situation where the hold information relating to the entry of the game ball into the first start port 33 is stored in the RAM 64 of the main control device 60, the hold information is stored and held in the main control device 60. On the other hand, the voice emission control device 90 grasps that there are no hold information. In this case, if a configuration is adopted in which the first hold quantity counter area is counted up each time the voice emission control device 90 receives a hold command, the number of hold information actually held and stored in the main control device 60 is adopted. And, there may be a problem that the number of reserved information grasped by the voice emission control device 90 does not match. On the other hand, as in the present embodiment described above, the main control device 60 transmits the hold command including the information on the number of holds, and the voice emission control device 90 sends the hold command each time the hold command is received. By adopting a configuration in which the information on the included number of holds is set in the first hold number counter area, the occurrence of the above-mentioned inconvenience can be suppressed.

In step S2602, the hold display control process is executed. Specifically, the display mode of the first hold display area Ds1 displayed on the display surface 41a of the symbol display device 41 is displayed based on the information on the number of first hold items included in the hold command and the determination result of the prior determination process. A command for control is transmitted to the display side MPU 102. After executing step S2602, the pending command correspondence process ends.

<Game times production setting process>
Next, the game rotation effect setting process will be described. The game rotation effect setting process is executed by the MPU 92 of the voice emission control device 90 as a subroutine (FIG. 39: S2506) of the command correspondence process.

FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the game rotation effect setting process. As described above, the game time effect setting process is a process executed when it is determined that the variation command and the type command have been received, and is a process for setting the content of the effect executed in the current game time. Is. Hereinafter, specific processing of the game rotation effect setting processing will be described.

In step S2701, the variable command received this time is read, and information on the presence / absence of a big hit, the type of big hit, the presence / absence of a small hit, the presence / absence of reach occurrence, and the fluctuation time is grasped from the command. Then, the grasped information is stored in the register of the sound light side MPU 92. Then, the process proceeds to step S2702.

In step S2702, the effect type setting process is executed. In the effect type setting process, the contents of the advance notice effect and the reach effect in the game round are set based on the information grasped in step S2701. After executing step S2702, the process proceeds to step S2703.

In step S2703, the stop symbol setting process is executed. In the stop symbol setting process, when the result of the jackpot lottery of this game is 2R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot, 16R probability variation jackpot, the stop result that the same combination of symbols is established on the effective line L. The information corresponding to is set as the information of the stop symbol of this time. Specifically, when the result of the jackpot lottery of this game round is a 16R probability variation jackpot or an 8R probability variation jackpot, the same odd-numbered symbol combination can be selected as the same symbol combination, and the same. A combination of even symbols can be selected. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the selectivity is the same for the combination of the same odd-numbered symbols and the same combination of even-numbered symbols, but instead, the former is selected over the latter. The configuration may have a high rate, and the latter may have a higher selection rate than the former. Further, the combination of "7" symbols is selected only in the case of 16R probability variation jackpot. Further, when the result of the jackpot lottery of this game round is a 2R probability variation jackpot, the same even-numbered symbol combination is selected as the same symbol combination.

When the result of the big hit lottery of the current game round is a small hit, the information corresponding to the stop result in which the combination of the specific symbols is established on the effective line L is set as the information of the current stop symbol.

If the result of the jackpot lottery for this game is out of order, it is determined whether or not reach has occurred from the content of the variable command. When it is determined that the reach is generated, the stop result is that the same symbol combination is not established on the effective line L, and the stop result is that the reach symbol combination is established on the effective line L. The information is determined as the information of the result of this stop. On the other hand, when it is determined that the reach does not correspond to the occurrence of the reach, the stop result is that the combination of the same symbols is not established on the effective line L, and the combination of the reach symbols is not established on the effective line L. The corresponding information is set as the information of the stop symbol this time. After executing step S2703, the process proceeds to step S2704.

In step S2704, a process for determining the variation display pattern of the current game times is executed. In the process, the information on the fluctuation time of the current game is specified from the content of the change command received this time, and the information on the fluctuation time and the information on the stop symbol specified in step S2703 are combined. Select the corresponding variable display pattern. When selecting the variation display pattern, the variation display pattern table stored in the variation display pattern table storage area 93b of the sound light side ROM 93 is referred to. After executing step S2704, the process proceeds to step S2705.

In step S2705, information on the effect type, the stop symbol, and the variable display pattern set in the current game time is set in the game time effect command. After that, the process proceeds to step S2706, and the game rotation effect command is transmitted to the display side MPU 102. The display-side MPU 102 executes a process of displaying the effect content corresponding to the received game turn effect command on the symbol display device 41. After executing step S2706, the process proceeds to step S2707.

In step S2707, the pending information update process is executed. In the hold information update process, it is determined whether or not the variable command received this time is the first variable command, and if it is determined that the variable command received this time is the first variable command, a sound is produced. The information in the first reserved quantity counter area is updated so that the first reserved quantity stored in the first reserved quantity counter area of the optical side RAM 94 is subtracted by 1. After executing step S2707, the game rotation effect setting process is terminated.

<Various processes executed in the display control device>
Next, the process executed in the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 will be described.

The processes executed in the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 are mainly the main process that is repeatedly executed from the time the power is turned on until the power is turned off, and the process that is executed when a command is received from the voice emission control device 90. There are command interrupt processing and V interrupt processing executed when a V interrupt signal transmitted from VDP105 is detected. The V interrupt signal is a signal transmitted from the VDP 105 to the MPU 102 every 20 milliseconds when the drawing process of an image for one frame is completed.

The MPU 102 executes the main process after the power is turned on, and executes the command interrupt process and the V interrupt process in accordance with the reception of the command and the detection of the V interrupt signal. When the command reception and the V interrupt signal detection are performed at the same time, the command interrupt process is preferentially executed. Therefore, the V interrupt process can be executed by quickly reflecting the content of the command received from the voice emission control device 90.

<Main processing>
Next, the main process executed by the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 will be described.

FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the main process executed in the MPU 102 of the display control device 100. As described above, the main process is a process that is executed when the power is turned on and continues to be executed until the power is turned off. Hereinafter, the processing of each step executed in the main processing will be described.

In step S2801, the initial setting process is executed. Specifically, first, the process of initializing the MPU 102 and clearing the storage of the work RAM 104 and the video RAM 107 is performed. Then, the character information in the compressed format stored in the character ROM 106 is read out, the read character information is decompressed, and the decompressed character information is stored in the character area of the video RAM 107. Further, in order to display the initial screen, the information corresponding to the initial screen is extracted from the character information written in the video RAM 107, and the extracted character information is written in the frame buffer area of the video RAM 107. Also, make other settings necessary for initialization. Then, the process proceeds to step S2802.

In step S2802, the interrupt permission setting is executed. After the interrupt enable setting is executed, infinite loop processing is executed in the main processing until the power is turned off. As a result, after the interrupt permission is set, the command interrupt processing and the V interrupt processing described below are executed in accordance with the reception of the command and the detection of the V interrupt signal.

<Command interrupt processing>
Next, the command interrupt processing executed in the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 will be described. As described above, the command interrupt process is a process executed every time a command is received from the voice emission control device 90.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a command interrupt process executed by the MPU 102 of the display control device 100. In step S2901, command storage processing is executed. In the command storage process, the received command data is extracted, and the extracted command data is stored in the command storage area provided in the work RAM 104. Various commands stored in the command storage area by the command storage process are read by the command determination process of the V interrupt process described later, and the process corresponding to the command is executed.

<V interrupt processing>
Next, the V interrupt process executed in the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 will be described.

FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing V interrupt processing executed in the MPU 102 of the display control device 100. As described above, the V interrupt process is a process executed by detecting the V interrupt signal from the VDP 105. In the V interrupt processing, various processes corresponding to the commands stored in the command storage area are executed by the command interrupt processing, and after specifying the image to be displayed on the symbol display device 41, the image is drawn and drawn on the VDP 105. Execute the display instruction.

As described above, the V interrupt signal is a signal generated in the VDP 105 every 20 milliseconds when the drawing process of the image for one frame is completed and transmitted to the MPU 102. Therefore, when the MPU 102 executes the V interrupt process in synchronization with the V interrupt signal, the drawing instruction to the VDP 105 is given every 20 milliseconds when the drawing process of the image for one frame is completed. Therefore, since the VDP 105 does not receive the drawing instruction of the next image at the stage where the drawing processing and the display processing of the image are not completed, the drawing of a new image is started or displayed during the drawing of the image. It is possible to prevent the image from being expanded in accordance with a new drawing instruction in the frame buffer area in which the image information inside is stored. Hereinafter, the processing details of each step of the V interrupt processing will be described.

In step S3001, the command correspondence process is executed. In the command handling process, the content of the command stored in the command storage area is analyzed by the command interrupt processing (FIG. 43), and the processing corresponding to the command is executed. Specifically, for example, when an effect command is stored, control of drawing and displaying an image is started so that the effect mode specified by the effect command is displayed on the symbol display device 41.

When the effect operation command is stored, it is determined whether or not it is the acceptance period for pressing the effect operation button 24, and when it is determined that it is the acceptance period for pressing the effect operation button 24, the effect operation is performed. Control of drawing and displaying an image is started so that the effect mode corresponding to the pressing of the button 24 is displayed on the symbol display device 41. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the acceptance period for pressing the effect operation button 24, the content of the next command is analyzed without executing the process.

In the command correspondence process (S3001), all the commands stored in the command storage area at that time are analyzed, and the processing corresponding to all the analyzed commands is executed. The reason for this will be described. This is because the command determination process is performed at intervals of 20 milliseconds when the V interrupt process is executed, so that there is a high possibility that a plurality of commands are stored in the command storage area during the 20 milliseconds. In particular, when the content of the effect is set by the voice emission control device 90 and the effect is started, there is a high possibility that various commands for specifying the content of the effect are simultaneously stored in the command storage area. Therefore, by analyzing and executing these commands at once, it is possible to quickly grasp the mode of the effect such as the advance notice effect and the stop symbol set by the voice emission control device 90, and display the effect image according to the mode. The drawing of the image can be controlled so as to be displayed on the device 41.

In step S3002, the display setting process is executed. In the display setting process, the content of the image for one frame to be displayed next on the symbol display device 41 is specified based on the type of screen to be displayed on the symbol display device 41 set by the command correspondence process (S3001) or the like. .. After that, the process proceeds to step S3003.

In step S3003, task processing is executed. In the task process, based on the content of the image for the next frame to be displayed on the symbol display device 41 specified by the display setting process (S3002), the type of the character (sprite, display object) constituting the image is selected. In addition to specifying, various parameters necessary for drawing such as display coordinate position, enlargement ratio, rotation angle, etc. are determined for each character (sprite). After that, the process proceeds to step S3004.

In step S3004, the drawing process is executed. In the drawing process, the types of various characters constituting one frame and the parameters necessary for drawing each character, which are determined by the task process (S3003), are transmitted to the VDP 105. The VDP 105 executes image drawing processing based on these information, and together with a drive signal, displays an image drawn based on the information received at the time of the previous V interrupt processing on the symbol display device 41. The image data is transmitted to the symbol display device 41. After that, the process proceeds to step S3005, other processing is executed, and then the V interrupt processing is terminated.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the game ball after entering the second starting port 34 is guided to enter the falling opening 115, so that the game ball enters the second starting opening 34. In addition to the expectation that the open / close execution mode may be executed when the ball is hit, there is a tension that the game ball may enter the fall opening 115 and the high probability mode may end. It can be given to the player. That is, it is possible to give a sense of expectation and a sense of tension to the player at the same time, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the result of the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 is a big hit or a small hit, the game ball enters the fall opening 115. Even in this case, the fall process is not executed and the high probability mode does not end. Therefore, if the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit or a small hit, in addition to the expectation that the opening / closing execution mode of 2R or more may be executed when the game ball enters the second starting port 34. It is possible to give the player a feeling of expectation that the high probability mode will not end. As a result, the player's attention to the result of the jackpot lottery can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game ball after entering the first starting port 33 is configured so as not to enter the falling opening 115. Therefore, in which case is more advantageous for the player, comparing the case where the game ball is inserted into the second starting port 34 and the case where the game ball is inserted into the first starting port 33. Is determined according to the situation of the game, and the operation handle 25 is operated so that the game ball enters the second starting port 34, or the operation handle 25 is operated so that the game ball enters the first starting port 33. It will be operated. Therefore, it is possible to give a strategy to the game and improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, a unit game based on the entry of the game ball into the second start opening 34 between the time when the game ball enters the second start opening 34 and the time when the game ball enters the fall opening 115. The round operation is executed and the result of the jackpot lottery is displayed. Therefore, during the period from when the game ball enters the second starting port 34 to when it enters the falling opening 115, the attention of the unit game rotation operation can be increased, and the player's expectation for the result of the jackpot lottery. The feeling can be suitably enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, the unit game rotation time related to the unit game rotation operation for displaying the loss or the small hit is the unit game rotation time related to the unit game rotation operation for displaying the jackpot. Since it is set to be longer than, the more time elapses from the start of the unit game rotation operation, the more likely it is that the result will be disadvantageous to the player. Therefore, the tension of the player can be increased with the passage of time, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first rotating body 111 is shorter than the time required for the game ball to enter the falling opening 115 (30 seconds in the present embodiment) after entering the second starting port 34. The timing of entering the game ball into the second starting port 34 is adjusted so that the game ball does not enter the second starting port 34 at intervals. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the first rotating body 111 is configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting port 34 at intervals shorter than 60 seconds. Therefore, it is possible to prevent another new game ball from entering the second starting port 34 before the game ball after entering the second starting port 34 enters the falling opening 115. it can. That is, in the present embodiment, there is only one game ball between the second starting port 34 and the falling opening 115. Therefore, the degree of attention of the player to the one game ball can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, the unit game rotation operation is started based on the game ball entering the second starting port 34, and the unit game rotation operation is completed within 30 seconds. Then, the first rotating body 111 of the present embodiment sets the timing of entering the game ball into the second starting port 34 so that the game ball does not enter the second starting port 34 at intervals shorter than 60 seconds. adjust. Therefore, the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second start opening 34 can be terminated before another new game ball enters the second start opening 34.

Further, in the present embodiment, the rotation of the first rotating body 111 can be noticed during the period from when the game ball enters the first recess 111b to when it enters the second starting port 34, so that the player can pay attention to the rotation. It is possible to suitably increase the expectation and tension of the.

Further, in the present embodiment, the rotation of the second rotating body 112 can be noticed during the period from when the game ball enters the second recess 112b to when it enters the falling opening 115, so that the player expects it. The feeling of tension and tension can be suitably enhanced.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 are rotating in synchronization, the player's attention to the rotation of the first rotating body 111 and the second rotating body 112 is increased. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, if 32 seconds have passed since the game ball entered the second starting port 34, but the game ball did not enter the falling opening 115, an abnormality may have occurred. Since it is notified that there is, it is possible to notify an abnormality such as fraud by the player or a malfunction of the second rotating body 112.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the detection sensor 111s provided in the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111, it is based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 33. Since the start of the unit game rotation operation is prohibited, the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second start port 34 can be preferentially executed, and the game ball to the second start port 34 can be executed. It is possible to improve the degree of attention of the unit game rotation movement based on the entry of the ball.

Further, in the present embodiment, at the timing when the game ball detected by the detection sensor 111s enters the second start port 34, the unit game rotation operation based on the entry into the first start port 33 is not executed. Since the state is set, the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second start opening 34 can be executed immediately after the game ball enters the second start opening 34. Therefore, even though the game ball has entered the second start port 34, the start of the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second start port 34 is delayed, and the game ball falls. The unit game round operation has not yet ended at the timing of entering the mouth 115, and even though the jackpot or small hit has been won, the start of the open / close execution mode is delayed and the high probability mode ends. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation.

Further, in the present embodiment, the special information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the second start opening 34 is not stored on hold, so that the game ball enters the second start opening 34. It is possible to prevent the unit game rotation operation from starting at a timing other than the timing. As a result, the timing at which the game ball enters the second start port 34 of the second start port unit 110 can be matched with the timing at which the unit game rotation operation starts, so that the ball enters the second start port 34. It is possible to synchronize the behavior of the later game ball with the unit game rotation movement, and it is possible to improve the interest.

B. Second embodiment:
FIG. 45 is an explanatory view showing a second starting port unit 110b included in the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment. The difference from the first embodiment shown in FIG. 9 is that a meandering path 118 is provided instead of the second rotating body 112, and other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment. The meandering path 118 is configured so that the game ball that has passed through the second starting port 34 enters the entrance of the meandering path 118, and the game ball that has entered the entrance of the meandering path 118 falls after 30 seconds. It is configured to enter the mouth 115. That is, the meandering path 118 has the same function as the second rotating body 112 in the first embodiment (30 seconds after the game ball after entering the second starting port 34 is entered into the second starting port 34. It has a function of guiding the ball to enter the fall opening 115 later).

Switches 118a, 118b, and 118c that are pressed by the passage of the game ball are provided in the passage of the meandering path 118. In the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment described above, the unit game turn time related to the unit game turn operation in which the result of the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 is a big hit is 5. The unit game round time is set to seconds, 10 seconds, or 25 seconds, and the unit game round time related to the small hit unit game round operation and the unit game round time related to the out-of-unit unit game round operation are set to 29 seconds. Therefore, the switches 118a, 118b, and 118c of the present embodiment are provided at the positions described below.

The switch 118a is provided at a position where the game ball passes 7 seconds after passing through the second starting port 34, and the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 is completed. When the switch 118a is pressed in a situation where the switch 118a is not used, the accessory 119a on which the characters such as "Big hit chance!" Are written pops out.

The switch 118b is provided at a position where the game ball passes 22 seconds after passing through the second starting port 34, and the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 is completed. When the switch 118b is pressed in a situation where the switch 118b is not used, the accessory 119b on which a character such as "Last chance of a big hit!" Is written pops out.

The switch 118c is provided at a position where the game ball passes 26 seconds after passing through the second starting port 34, and the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 is completed. If the switch 118c is pressed in a situation where the switch 118c is not used, the accessory 119c on which the characters such as "Crisis of falling!" Are written pops out.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, by increasing the attention of the game ball passing through the meandering path 118, it is possible to increase the expectation of winning the jackpot and the tension that the high probability mode ends. Can be increased as the game ball passing through the meandering path 118 approaches the fall opening 115, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Also in the present embodiment, the first rotating body 111 is longer than the time required for the game ball to enter the falling opening 115 (30 seconds in the present embodiment) after entering the second starting port 34. The timing of entering the game ball into the second starting port 34 is adjusted so that the game ball does not enter the second starting port 34 at short intervals. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the first rotating body 111 is configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting port 34 at intervals shorter than 60 seconds. Therefore, it is possible to prevent another new game ball from entering the second starting port 34 before the game ball after entering the second starting port 34 enters the falling opening 115. it can. That is, also in this embodiment, only one game ball exists in the meandering path 118 between the second starting port 34 and the falling port 115. Therefore, the degree of attention of the player to the one game ball can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

C. Third Embodiment:
Next, the pachinko machine 10 of the third embodiment will be described. The difference between the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above is the contents of the pass / fail table and the distribution table, and the other configurations are the same.

FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the pass / fail table set in the pachinko machine 10 of the third embodiment. FIG. 46 (a) shows a pass / fail table for the low probability mode, and FIG. 46 (b) shows a pass / fail table for the high probability mode. As shown in FIG. 46A, one value is set as the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 which is the jackpot in the hit / fail table for the low probability mode. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 46B, three values are set as the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 which is the jackpot in the hit / fail table for the high probability mode. Further, in the present embodiment, 84 values are set as the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 which is a small hit in the hit / fail table for the high probability mode, and as the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 which is a miss. Three values are set.

FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the distribution table set in the pachinko machine 10 of the third embodiment. FIG. 47 (a) shows a distribution table for the first starting port, and FIG. 47 (b) shows a distribution table for the second starting port. The distribution table for the first start port is referred to at the time of a big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 33, and the distribution table for the second start port is to the second start port 34. It is referred to in the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball.

As shown in FIG. 47 (a), the distribution table for the first starting port has 2R normal jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot, and 16R probability variation as jackpot types based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 33. A jackpot is set. In the distribution table for the first starting port, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of "0 to 29", "0 to 14" corresponds to the 2R normal jackpot, and "15 to 24" corresponds to the 8R probability variation jackpot. Corresponds to, and "25-29" corresponds to the 16R probability variation jackpot.

In the 2R normal jackpot, the opening / closing number of the opening / closing door 36b of the variable winning device 36 in the opening / closing execution mode is two times (two rounds), and the mode of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 36 in the opening / closing execution mode is the low frequency winning mode. , The lottery mode of the big hit lottery after the opening / closing execution mode ends is a big hit in which the low probability mode is set.

As shown in FIG. 47 (b), 8R probability variable jackpot and 16R probability variable jackpot are set as jackpot types based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 in the distribution table for the second starting port. ing. In the distribution table for the second starting port, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of "0 to 29", "0 to 9" corresponds to the 8R probability variation jackpot, and "10 to 29" corresponds to the 16R probability variation jackpot. It corresponds to.

According to the pass / fail table and the distribution table of the present embodiment, the probabilities of various big hits, small hits, and misses are as follows.

[When the game ball enters the first starting port 33 in the low probability mode]
・ Probability that 16R probability variation jackpot will be given (1/90) × (5/30) ≒ 0.2%
・ Probability that 8R probability variation jackpot will be given (1/90) × (10/30) ≒ 0.4%
・ Probability that 2R normal jackpot will be given (1/90) x (15/30) ≒ 0.6%
・ Probability of coming off 89/90 ≒ 98.9%
[When the game ball enters the second starting port 34 in the low probability mode]
・ Probability that 16R probability variation jackpot will be given (1/90) × (20/30) ≒ 0.7%
・ Probability that 8R probability variation jackpot will be given (1/90) × (10/30) ≒ 0.4%
・ Probability of coming off 89/90 ≒ 98.9%

[When the game ball enters the first starting port 33 in the high probability mode]
・ Probability that 16R probability variation jackpot will be given (3/90) × (5/30) ≒ 0.6%
・ Probability that 8R probability variation jackpot will be given when a game ball enters the first starting port 33 (3/90) × (10/30) ≒ 1.1%
・ Probability that 2R normal jackpot will be given when a game ball enters the first start port 33 = Probability of ending high probability mode (3/90) × (15/30) ≒ 1.7%
-Probability of a small hit when a game ball enters the first starting port 33 84/90 ≒ 93.3%
・ Probability of coming off when a game ball enters the first starting port 33 3/90 ≒ 3.3%
[When the game ball enters the second starting port 34 in the high probability mode]
・ Probability that 16R probability variation jackpot will be given (3/90) × (20/30) ≒ 2.2%
・ Probability that 8R probability variation jackpot will be given (3/90) × (10/30) ≒ 1.1%
・ Probability of small hit 84/90 ≒ 93.3%
・ Probability of being out = Probability of ending high probability mode 3/90 ≒ 3.3%

In the present embodiment, the jackpot types (8R probability variation jackpot and 16R probability variation jackpot) in which prize balls can be substantially obtained are also set in the distribution table for the first starting port. Then, in the present embodiment, the probability (0.7%, 2.2%) that the 16R probability variation jackpot, which is the most advantageous privilege for the player, is given when the game ball enters the second starting port 34 is , Despite being set to be higher than the probability (0.2%, 0.6%) that a 16R probability variation jackpot is given when a game ball enters the first starting port 33, the first 2 The probability that the high probability mode ends when the game ball enters the starting port 34 (3.3%) is the probability that the high probability mode ends when the game ball enters the first starting port 33 (3.3%). It is set to be higher than 1.7%).

Further, in the present embodiment, similarly to the first and second embodiments described above, the first starting port 33 and the second starting port 34 are used to connect the game ball to another ball entry portion (for example, through chucker or the like). The game ball can be entered without going through the lottery process based on the entry ball, and the game ball is inserted into the first starting port 33 by the player operating the operation handle 25 to adjust the firing intensity. It is configured so that a situation in which a ball may be balled and a situation in which a game ball may enter the second starting port 34 can be intentionally selected.

Then, when the player adjusts the firing intensity by operating the operation handle 25 so that the game ball enters the first starting port 33 (hereinafter, also referred to as “left-handed”). When the player is playing the game by adjusting the firing intensity by operating the operation handle 25 so that the game ball enters the second starting port 34 (hereinafter, "when hitting right"). It is different from the playability of). The main differences between the playability when hitting left and the playability when hitting right in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment are as follows.

[Differences in playability 1]
The expected value of the unit game time set based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 33 and the expected value of the unit game time set based on the entry of the game ball into the second start port 34. Is different from. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the expected value of the unit game time set based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 33 is based on the entry of the game ball into the second start port 34. The point that it is longer than the expected value of the unit game time set in.

[Differences in playability 2]
The expected value of the number of times per unit time of the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 33 executed at the time of left-handed hit is the expected value of the number of times per unit time to the second start port 34 executed at the time of right-handed hit The point that it is more than the expected value of the number of times per unit time of the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the number of times the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 33 is executed per unit time varies depending on the set unit game time. On the other hand, the number of times the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 is executed per unit time is at most once per minute.

[Differences in playability 3]
The point that the jackpot type based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 is set to be more advantageous to the player than the jackpot type based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 33. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the 16R probability variation jackpot is higher when the game ball enters the second starting port 34 than when the game ball enters the first starting port 33. The point that is getting higher.

[Differences in playability 4]
Retention of special information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 33 The number of memorable special information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 is retained. The point that is set more than the number that can be memorized. Specifically, the number of special information that can be reserved and stored based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 33 is 4, whereas the number of game balls that can be stored in the second start port 34 is 4. The number of special information that can be stored on hold based on the entry is 0.

[Differences in playability 5]
In the high probability mode, the probability that the high probability mode will end when a game ball enters the second starting port 34 (the probability that the high probability mode will be missed without winning a big hit or a small hit) is the first. The point that it is set higher than the probability that the high probability mode ends when the game ball enters the starting port 33 (the probability of winning the 2R normal jackpot).

[Differences in playability 6]
The effect executed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 33 is mainly an image or a moving image displayed on the symbol display device 41, whereas the effect is performed on the second starting port 34. The effect executed based on the entry of the game ball is mainly the movement of the game ball using the first rotating body 111, the second rotating body 112, and the like.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, as in the first and second embodiments described above, the first starting port 33 and the second starting port 34 allow the game ball to enter the other ball entry portions. The game ball can enter the ball without going through the lottery process based on the ball, and the game ball enters the first starting port 33 by the player operating the operation handle 25 to adjust the firing intensity. Since it is configured so that a possible situation and a situation in which the game ball may enter the second starting port 34 can be intentionally selected, the player can enter the first starting port 33. The situation where the game ball may enter the second starting port 34 and the situation where the game ball may enter the second starting port 34 can be intentionally selected according to the preference to hit the game ball separately. .. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, according to the present embodiment, similarly to the first and second embodiments described above, the game ball can enter the first starting port 33 when the firing intensity is less than 80% of the maximum firing intensity. The second starting port 34 is provided at a position where the game ball can enter when the firing intensity is 80% or more of the maximum firing intensity. The situation where the game ball may enter the 1 start port 33 and the situation where the game ball may enter the second start port 34 are intentionally selected according to the preference, and the operation handle 25 By adjusting the amount of rotation operation, the game balls can be easily separated.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first starting port 33 and the second starting port 34 are provided in different partial gaming areas. Specifically, as in the first and second embodiments described above, the first starting port 33 is provided in the first partial gaming area PA1, and the second starting port 34 is the second partial gaming area PA2. It is provided in. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide different playability for each partial game area. As a result, the player can select the desired game playability and enjoy the game by adjusting the firing intensity of the game ball.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the playability when hitting left and the playability when hitting right are different, so that the player selects the desired playability by adjusting the firing intensity of the game ball. Can be done. That is, it is possible to provide the player with different playability with one game machine, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, according to the present embodiment, a player who prefers a long unit game time can select a situation in which the game ball may enter the first starting port 33, which has a long expected value of the unit game time. A player who prefers a short unit game time can select a situation in which the game ball may enter the second starting port 34, which has a short expected value of the unit game turn time. That is, according to the present embodiment, one game machine can meet the demands of both a player who prefers a long unit game time and a player who prefers a short unit game time.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the player may enter the game ball into the first starting port 33 in consideration of the expected value of the number of unit game rotation operations performed per unit time. It is possible to select a situation or a situation in which a game ball may enter the second starting port 34. That is, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide the player with a new game in which the game ball is hit according to the desired game playability and strategy, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the player may select a situation in which the game ball may enter the first starting port 33 in consideration of the privilege given in the opening / closing execution mode, or the first. 2 It is possible to select a situation in which a game ball may enter the starting port 34. In particular, when the firing intensity is adjusted so that the game ball enters the first starting port 33, the expected value of the number of unit game rotations executed per unit time is high, so that the game time Although it is efficient, the advantage of the benefits given to the player is low. On the other hand, when the firing intensity is adjusted so that the game ball enters the second starting port 34, the expected value of the number of unit game rotations executed per unit time is small, so that the game time Although it is inefficient, the benefits given to the player are highly advantageous. Therefore, the player who attaches importance to the time efficiency of the game rather than the advantage of the privilege can select the situation in which the game ball may enter the first starting port 33, which is more than the time efficiency of the game. However, the player who attaches importance to the advantage of the privilege can select a situation in which the game ball may enter the second starting port 34. Therefore, it is possible to give a strategy to the game and improve the interest of the game.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the player may select a situation in which the game ball may enter the first starting port 33 in consideration of the number of special information that can be reserved and stored. 2 It is possible to select a situation in which a game ball may enter the starting port 34. That is, the player can select his / her favorite game playability and strategy by adjusting the firing intensity of the game ball, and can improve the interest of the game.

Further, according to the present embodiment, in the high probability mode, the player may enter the game ball into the first starting port 33 in consideration of the probability that the high probability mode will end. It is possible to select a situation or a situation in which a game ball may enter the second starting port 34. That is, the player can select his / her favorite game playability and strategy by adjusting the firing intensity of the game ball, and can improve the interest of the game.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the player selects a situation in which the game ball may enter the first start port 33, or plays a game in the second start port 34, according to a desired effect. You can select the situation in which the ball may enter. That is, the player can select his / her favorite game playability and strategy by adjusting the firing intensity of the game ball, and can improve the interest of the game.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the probability that a 16R probability variable jackpot is given when a game ball enters the second starting port 34 is a 16R probability variable jackpot when the game ball enters the first starting port 33. The probability that the high probability mode will end when the game ball enters the second start port 34 is the probability that the game will end in the first start port 33, even though it is set to be higher than the probability that Since it is set to be higher than the probability that the high probability mode will end when the ball enters, the probability that the 16R probability variation jackpot will be given is higher than the probability that the high probability mode will end is high. By operating the operation handle 25, the player who attaches importance to the game can select a situation in which the game ball may enter the second starting port 34, and there is a high probability that a 16R probability variation jackpot will be given. The player who attaches importance to the fact that the probability that the high probability mode ends is lower than that, selects a situation in which the game ball may enter the first starting port 33 by operating the operation handle 25. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to give a strategy to the game and improve the interest of the game.

Further, according to the present embodiment, similarly to the first and second embodiments described above, the game ball after entering the second starting port 34 is configured to enter the falling opening 115. , Since the game ball after entering the first start port 33 is configured not to enter the fall opening 115, the high probability mode ends when the game ball enters the first start port 33. The process is different from the process in which the high probability mode ends when the game ball enters the second starting port 34. Therefore, it is possible to add diversity to the game and improve the interest of the game.

Further, according to the present embodiment, since the second starting port unit 110 is provided as in the first and second embodiments described above, various effects can be obtained by providing the second starting port unit 110 described above. Can be done.

Further, in the present embodiment, when comparing the left-handed time and the right-handed time, the overall advantage for the player (for example, the expected value of the prize ball obtained when the game is played for several hours) is obtained. It is configured so that there is no difference. That is, since either the left-handed hit or the right-handed hit is configured so as not to be advantageous to the player, the player is not advantageous, but the left-handed playability and the right-handed game. You can choose between left-handed and right-handed games by comparing with gender.

D. Modification example:
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be implemented in various aspects without departing from the gist thereof. For example, the following modifications are also possible.

D1. Modification 1:
In the above embodiment, the first rotating body 111 is configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting port 34 at intervals shorter than 60 seconds, but the first rotating body 111 has a second starting port. It is configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting port 34 at intervals shorter than the time required for the game ball to enter the fall opening 115 (30 seconds in the above embodiment) after entering the 34. You just have to. For example, a recess on which the game ball can enter may be provided on the opposite side of the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111. With such a configuration, the game ball may not enter the second starting port 34 at intervals shorter than 30 seconds. In this case, it is sufficient that a recess into which the game ball can enter is also provided on the opposite side of the second recess 112b of the second rotating body 112.

Further, the game ball enters the second starting port 34 at an interval shorter than the time required for the game ball to enter the falling opening 115 (30 seconds in the above embodiment) after entering the second starting port 34. A configuration other than the first rotating body 111 may be used as long as it has a function of adjusting the timing of entering the game ball into the second starting port 34 so as not to ball the ball. For example, instead of the first rotating body 111, a shutter mechanism that holds the game ball and opens it once every 60 seconds or 30 seconds may be adopted. Even with such a configuration, another new game ball enters the second starting port 34 before the game ball after entering the second starting port 34 enters the falling opening 115. Can be suppressed.

D2. Modification 2:
In the above embodiment, the high probability mode is not terminated when the game ball enters the fall opening 115 during the opening / closing execution mode, but instead of this, the game to the falling opening 115 in the opening / closing execution mode The high probability mode may not be terminated by providing a mechanism for suppressing the entry of the ball. For example, a shutter mechanism may be provided on the upstream side of the fall opening 115, and the shutter mechanism may be closed during the opening / closing execution mode to prevent the game ball from entering the fall opening 115.

D3. Modification 3:
In the second embodiment, a detection sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided at a position near the fall port 115 in the passage of the meandering path 118, and the game ball is near the fall port 115 in the passage of the meandering path 118. The speaker 46, various lamps 47, the symbol display device 41, and the like may be configured to perform an effect suggesting that the high probability mode is more likely to end when the passage is passed. Further, a plurality of detection sensors for detecting the passage of the game ball may be provided in the passage of the meandering path 118. In this way, it is possible to perform various effects while the game ball is passing through the meandering path 118.

D4. Modification 4:
In the above embodiment, the same distribution table is referred to when the jackpot is obtained in the high probability mode and the jackpot is obtained in the low probability mode. However, instead of this configuration, the jackpot is obtained in the high probability mode. It may be configured to refer to a different distribution table depending on whether the case is a big hit or a big hit in the low probability mode. For example, in the low probability mode, it is more advantageous for the player to have the game ball enter the first start port 33 than in the second start port 34, and in the high probability mode, it is in the second start port 34 rather than the first start port 33. A distribution table to be referred to when a big hit is made in the high probability mode and a distribution table to be referred to when a big hit is made in the low probability mode are configured so that it is more advantageous for the player to enter the game ball. You may. Specifically, for example, only the probability variation jackpot of 8R is set in the distribution table for the first starting port in the low probability mode, and the distribution table for the second starting port in the low probability mode is set. Only normal jackpots with virtually no prize balls are set, and only probabilistic jackpots with virtually no prize balls are set in the distribution table for the first starting port in the high probability mode, and the probability is high. The distribution table for the second starting port in the mode may be configured such that only the 16R probability variation jackpot is set.

According to this configuration, the player operates the operation handle 25 so that the game ball enters the first start port 33 in the low probability mode, and the game ball enters the second start port 34 in the high probability mode. The operation handle 25 is operated as if it were. That is, it is possible to provide the player with a game in which the operation handle 25 is operated so that the game ball enters different starting ports depending on the low probability mode and the high probability mode, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be done.

D5. Modification 5:
In the above embodiment, when the result of the big hit lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 is a big hit or a small hit, the fall processing based on the entry of the game ball into the fall opening 115 is performed. Although the configuration is such that execution is suppressed, this configuration can also be applied to other types of ball entry parts. That is, when the result of the determination based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry portion is a predetermined result, the predetermined processing based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry portion is performed. The configuration can be such that execution is suppressed.

According to such a configuration, when the result of the determination based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry section is a predetermined result, the game ball enters the second entry section. Even in this case, the predetermined process is not executed. That is, depending on the result of the determination based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry portion, a predetermined process may or may not be executed, so that the game can be given intonation and the game can be played. It is possible to improve the interest of.

As an example of applying the above configuration to other types of ball entry portions, when the result of the lottery based on the entry of the game ball into the through chucker is a predetermined result, the general winning opening is entered. It can be mentioned that the execution of the prize ball payout process based on the entry of the game ball is suppressed. The through-chucker is an entry portion where a game ball can enter (pass), and when the game ball passes through the through-chucker, an open lottery for ordinary electric accessories such as electric tulips is performed.

D6. Modification 6:
In the above embodiment, the game board 30 may be provided with a through chucker, and a normal electric accessory linked with the through chucker may be provided in the upper opening 113a of the first covering member 113. With such a configuration, the game ball can enter the upper opening 113a of the first covering member 113 only when the ordinary electric accessory is open, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be done.

D7. Modification 7:
In the above embodiment, the game ball after entering the second starting port 34 is guided to enter the falling opening 115 30 seconds after entering the second starting opening 34, and is also guided to enter the falling opening 115. The unit game rotation time of the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the start port 34 is the time required for the game ball to enter the fall opening 115 after entering the second start port 34 ( Although the time is set to be shorter than 30 seconds), this configuration can also be applied to other types of ball entry portions. That is, the game ball after entering the first entry portion is guided to enter the second entry portion a predetermined time after entering the first entry portion, and is also guided to enter the second entry portion. The unit game rotation time of the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry section is set, and the game ball after entering the first entry section enters the second entry section. It is possible to set the time shorter than the time required to make a ball.

According to such a configuration, the game ball enters the first entry section between the time when the game ball enters the first entry section and the time when the game ball enters the second entry section. A unit game round operation based on the ball is executed, and the result of a predetermined determination is displayed. Therefore, during the period from when the game ball enters the first entry section to when it enters the second entry section, the degree of attention of the unit game rotation operation can be increased, and the result of a predetermined determination is obtained. It is possible to preferably raise the player's expectation for the game and improve the interest of the game.

In addition, as an example of applying the above configuration to other types of ball entry portions, other than the general winning opening, etc., a predetermined time after the game ball after entering the through chucker enters the through chucker. In addition to being guided to enter the entry section of the ball, the lottery time based on the entry of the game ball into the through chucker is set, and the game ball after entering the through chucker is another entry such as a general winning opening. It can be mentioned that the time is set to be shorter than the time required to enter the ball portion.

D8. Modification 8:
In the above embodiment, the game ball after entering the second starting port 34 is guided to enter the falling opening 115 30 seconds after entering the second starting opening 34, and is also guided to enter the falling opening 115. The second start so that the game ball does not enter the second start port 34 at intervals shorter than the time (30 seconds) required for the game ball to enter the fall opening 115 after entering the start port 34. Although the configuration is such that the timing of entering the game ball into the mouth 34 is adjusted, this configuration can also be applied to other types of entering portions. That is, the game ball after entering the first entry section is guided to enter the second entry section a predetermined time after entering the first entry section, and is also guided to enter the second entry section. To prevent the game ball from entering the first ball entry section at intervals shorter than the time required for the game ball to enter the second ball entry section after entering the first ball entry section. The timing of entering the game ball into the first entry portion can be adjusted.

According to such a configuration, another new game ball enters the first ball before the game ball after entering the first entry section enters the second entry section. It is possible to prevent the ball from entering the part. That is, there is only one game ball between the first ball entry section and the second ball entry section. Therefore, the degree of attention of the player to the one game ball can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, as an example of applying the above configuration to other types of ball entry portions, other than the general winning opening, etc., a predetermined time after the game ball after entering the through chucker enters the through chucker. In addition to being guided to enter the ball entry part of, through at intervals shorter than the time required for the game ball after entering the through chucker to enter other ball entry parts such as the general winning opening It can be mentioned that the timing of entering the game ball into the through chucker is adjusted so that the game ball does not enter the chucker.

D9. Modification 9:
In the above embodiment, the unit based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 33 based on the detection of the game ball by the detection sensor 111s provided in the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111. Although the configuration is such that the start of the game rotation operation is prohibited, this configuration can also be applied to detection sensors provided at other positions and other types of ball entry portions. That is, it is possible to prohibit the start of the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry portion based on the detection of the game ball by the detection sensor.

According to such a configuration, when the game ball is detected by the detection sensor, the start of the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry portion is prohibited. Therefore, for example, it is possible to execute other processing that cannot be executed in parallel with the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry portion, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be done.

As another type of ball entry portion, for example, a through chucker can be mentioned.

D10. Modification 10:
In the above embodiment, the game ball that has entered the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111 is configured to enter the second starting port 34 30 seconds after entering the first recess 111b. Therefore, if 30 seconds have passed from the entry of the game ball into the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111, the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 is not detected. It is possible that problems such as the rotation of the first rotating body 111 being stopped or the rotation speed being slowed down have occurred.

Therefore, the measurement of the elapsed time since the game ball enters the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111 is started, and after the game ball enters the first recess 111b of the first rotating body 111, When 32 seconds have passed without the game ball entering the second starting port 34, various lamps 47 are blinked and a character such as "abnormality occurred" is displayed on the symbol display device 41 to display the character. A configuration may be adopted in which the corresponding sound is output to the speaker 46. In this way, it is possible to notify that the first rotating body 111 may have a problem. The reference time until the abnormality is notified can be set to any time as long as it is 30 seconds or more. However, in order to promptly notify the abnormality, it is preferable to set the time close to 30 seconds.

D11. Modification 11:
In the above embodiment, the second starting port 34 is provided inside the second starting port unit 110, but the second starting port 34 is provided directly on the game board 30 like the first starting port 33. It may be configured as such. Further, the contents of the winning / failing table and the sorting table in the above embodiment are examples, and the winning / failing table and the sorting table having other contents may be adopted. Further, in the above embodiment, the second starting port 34 is not provided with an ordinary electric accessory such as an electric tulip, but the second starting port 34 is provided with an ordinary electric accessory such as an electric tulip. It may be configured.

D12. Modification 12:
In the above embodiment, in a game-playable state after the start-up process (step S601) after the power is turned on, the unit game rotation operation executed based on the entry of the game ball into the second start port 34 The unit game time is set to any of 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 25 seconds, or 29 seconds, but instead, the unit game is executed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34. The unit game time of the rotation operation may be set to a predetermined fixed value (for example, 29 seconds). According to such a configuration, in addition to the effect that the control regarding the unit game time can be simplified, the effect described below is obtained.

The second start port unit 110 of the above embodiment is configured such that the game ball after entering the second start port 34 always enters the fall opening 115 after 30 seconds. Therefore, according to the configuration of this modification, the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second start opening 34 is started at the timing when the game ball enters the second start opening 34. It will end 29 seconds immediately before the game ball enters the fall opening 115. Therefore, the effect triggered by the unit game rotation operation can be executed until just before the game ball enters the fall opening 115, and the position and behavior of the game ball between the second starting port 34 and the fall opening 115. And, it is possible to link the content and timing of the production triggered by the unit game rotation operation.

Further, in the above-described embodiment and the configuration of this modification, the special information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 is not stored on hold, so that the game ball is the first. 2 It is possible to reliably prevent the unit game rotation operation from starting at a timing other than the timing when the ball enters the starting port 34. That is, the timing at which the game ball enters the second start port 34 and the timing at which the unit game rotation operation starts can be reliably matched. As a result, the interval between the start timing of the unit game rotation operation and the timing at which the game ball reaches the second rotating body 112 (meandering path 118 in the second embodiment) can be made constant, so that the second rotation It is possible to surely link the position and behavior of the game ball on the body 112 (meandering path 118 in the second embodiment) with the content and timing of the effect triggered by the unit game rotation motion, and improve the interest of the game. Can be planned.

The number of special information that can be stored and stored based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34 is the special information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 33. The number may be set to be less than the number that can be stored on hold. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the frequency with which the unit game rotation operation starts at a timing other than the timing when the game ball enters the second starting port 34, so that the second rotating body 112 (second) In the embodiment, it is possible to link the position and behavior of the game ball on the meandering path 118) with the content and timing of the effect triggered by the unit game rotation motion, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

D13. Modification 13:
In the above embodiment, the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 33 and the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second start port 34 are not executed at the same time. However, even during the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into one of the first start port 33 and the second start port 34, the first start port 33 and the second start port 33 A unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the other start port of 34 may be performed. According to such a configuration, the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 33 and the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second start port 34 are performed in parallel. The player may perform a unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 33 and a unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34. You can enjoy the movement at the same time, and you can improve the interest of the game.

If the configuration of the modified example 12 is applied to the configuration of the modified example 13, the effect of the modified example 12 becomes more remarkable. For example, regarding the processing executed by the game machine, normally, the unit game rotation time for executing the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 33 and the second start port 34. It is necessary to control the two unit game times of the unit game time for executing the unit game time operation based on the entry of the game ball in parallel, which may complicate the process. However, the gaming machine to which the configuration of the above-mentioned modification 12 is applied to the configuration of the modification 13 has a fixed unit game turn time for executing the unit game turn operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 34. Since it is set to a value, the unit game round time that changes is only the unit game round time for executing the unit game round operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 33. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the process of controlling the two unit game times in parallel.

D14. Modification 14:
When a pachinko machine of another type different from each of the above embodiments, for example, a pachinko machine in which the electric accessory opens a predetermined number of times when the game ball enters a specific area of the special device, or a game ball enters a specific area of the special device. The present invention can also be applied to pachinko machines that generate big hits when rights are generated, pachinko machines equipped with other accessories, arrange ball machines, and game machines such as sparrow balls.

In addition, a non-ballistic gaming machine, for example, a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols attached in the circumferential direction is provided, the reels are started to rotate by inserting medals and operating the start lever, and the stop switch is operated. After the reels have stopped after a predetermined time has passed, if a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on the effective line that can be seen from the display window, a privilege such as a medal payout is given to the player. The present invention can also be applied to slot machines.

In addition, the gaming machine body supported by the outer frame so as to be openable and closable is provided with a storage unit and a take-in device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are taken in by the take-in device. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, which starts the rotation of the reel.

Further, a part of the functions realized by the software in the above embodiment may be realized by the hardware, or a part of the functions realized by the hardware may be realized by the software.

E. Inventions extracted from each of the above embodiments:
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing the effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for the sake of easy understanding, the corresponding configurations in each of the above embodiments are appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configurations shown in the parentheses or the like.

<Feature A group>
The feature A group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modifications, or combinations thereof.
[Feature A1]
The first ball entry section (second start port 34) where the game ball can enter, and
The second entry part (falling opening 115) where the game ball can enter, and
An acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the entry of a game ball into the first entry portion (a function of executing the process of step S213 in the main MPU 62) and
Based on the special information acquired by the acquisition means, a determination means for determining whether or not the privilege granting condition is satisfied (a function of executing the process of step S1202 in the main MPU 62) and
Based on the determination that the privilege granting condition is satisfied by the determination means, the special game state execution means for executing the special game state for granting the privilege to the player (the process of step S606 in the main MPU 62 is executed. Function) and
Processing execution means (step S405 in the main MPU 62) for executing the termination process for terminating the high probability state in which the probability that the privilege granting condition is satisfied is improved based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry portion. Function to execute the processing of) and
In a game machine equipped with
The second ball entry portion is a gaming machine characterized in that a game ball after entering the first ball entry portion can be entered.

According to the feature A1, the second entry portion is configured so that the game ball after entering the first entry portion can enter the ball, so that the game ball enters the first entry portion. In addition to the expectation that a special game state may be executed when the ball is hit, there is a possibility that the game ball will enter the second entry part and the high probability state will end. A feeling of tension can be given to the player. That is, it is possible to give a sense of expectation and a sense of tension to the player at the same time, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature A2]
The gaming machine according to feature A1, and further
Guidance means for guiding the game ball after entering the first entry portion so as to enter the second entry portion (second rotating body 112 in the first embodiment, second embodiment). A game machine characterized by having a meandering path 118).

According to the feature A2, the game ball after entering the first entry portion is guided to enter the second entry portion, thus giving the player a sense of expectation and tension. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature A3]
The gaming machine according to feature A1 or feature A2, further
A deterrent means (a function of executing the process of step S404 in the main MPU 62) for suppressing the execution of the end process by the process executing means or suppressing the entry of the game ball into the second entry portion is provided.
The determination means determines whether or not the deterrence condition is satisfied based on the special information acquired by the acquisition means.
The deterrence means suppresses the execution of the end process by the process execution means based on the determination that the deterrence condition is satisfied by the determination means, or the game ball to the second entry portion. A game machine characterized by deterring entry of balls.

According to the feature A3, when it is determined by the determination means that the deterrence condition is satisfied, the end process is not executed even if the game ball enters the second entry portion, and a high probability state is established. It does not end, or the entry of the game ball into the second entry portion is suppressed and the high probability state does not end. Therefore, in addition to the expectation that a special game state may be executed when a game ball enters the first ball entry portion, the expectation that the high probability state will not end if the deterrence condition is satisfied. It is possible to give a feeling to the player and improve the interest of the game.

[Feature A4]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features A1 to A3, and further
An effect executing means (various lamps 47, a speaker 46, a symbol display device 41) for executing an effect based on the entry of a game ball into the first entry portion is provided.
The effect executing means executes an effect suggesting that the suppression condition is satisfied by the time the game ball enters the second entry portion, which is a condition that the high probability state does not end. Characteristic gaming machine.

According to the feature A4, it is possible to raise the player's attention to whether or not the deterrence condition is satisfied, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature A5]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features A1 to A4, and further
Equipped with a third entry section (first start port 33) into which a game ball can enter.
The acquisition means acquires special information based on the entry of the game ball into the third entry portion.
The second ball entry section is a gaming machine characterized in that the game ball after entering the third ball entry section is configured so as not to enter the ball.

According to the feature A5, the game ball after entering the third entry portion does not enter the second entry portion. Therefore, which is more advantageous for the player, comparing the case where the game ball is inserted into the first entry portion and the case where the game ball is inserted into the third entry portion. Is determined according to the situation of the game, and the operation handle is operated so that the game ball enters the first entry portion, or the operation handle is operated so that the game ball enters the third entry portion. It will be operated. Therefore, it is possible to give a strategy to the game and improve the interest of the game.

<Feature B group>
Feature B group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modifications, or combinations thereof.
[Feature B1]
The first ball entry section (second start port 34) where the game ball can enter, and
The second entry part (falling opening 115) where the game ball can enter, and
An acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the entry of a game ball into the first entry portion (a function of executing the process of step S213 in the main MPU 62) and
A process execution means (a function of executing the process of step S405 in the main MPU 62) for executing a predetermined process based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry portion, and
Based on the special information acquired by the acquisition means, a determination means for determining whether or not the suppression condition is satisfied (a function of executing the process of step S1202 in the main MPU 62) and
Based on the determination that the deterrence condition is satisfied by the determination means, the process of deterring the execution of the predetermined process by the process execution means or the entry of the game ball into the second entry section is performed. Suppression means (function to execute the process of step S404 in the main MPU 62) that executes the suppress process, which is the process to suppress, and
A game machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature B1, when it is determined by the determination means that the deterrence condition is satisfied, the predetermined process is not executed even when the game ball enters the second entry portion, or the second The entry of the game ball into the entry section of 2 is suppressed and the predetermined process is not executed. That is, depending on the result of the determination by the determination means, a predetermined process may or may not be executed. Therefore, the inflection can be given to the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature B2]
The gaming machine described in feature B1, and further
Based on the determination that the deterrence condition is satisfied by the determination means, the deterrence period setting means (steps S1506 to step S1506 in the main MPU 62) for setting the deterrence period which is the period during which the deterrence means executes the deterrence process It has a function to execute the processing of S1525).
The deterrent means
The deterrence process or the deterrence process that suppresses the execution of the predetermined process by the process execution means when the game ball enters the second ball entry portion during the deterrence period.
A gaming machine characterized in that the deterrence process for deterring the entry of a game ball into the second entry portion during the deterrence period is executed.

According to feature B2, depending on whether or not the deterrence period is in progress, a predetermined process may or may not be executed. Therefore, the timing and deterrence period when the game ball enters the second entry portion. It is possible to raise the attention of the player regarding the relationship with the game, and to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature B3]
The gaming machine according to feature B1 or feature B2, further
Guidance means for guiding the game ball after entering the first entry portion so as to enter the second entry portion (second rotating body 112 in the first embodiment, second embodiment). A game machine characterized by having a meandering path 118).

According to the feature B3, the game ball after entering the first entry portion enters the second entry portion, so if it is determined that the deterrence condition is not satisfied, a predetermined process is performed. Will be executed. Therefore, it is possible to raise the player's attention to whether or not the deterrence condition is satisfied, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature B4]
The gaming machine described in feature B3.
The deterrence period setting means is based on the determination that the deterrence condition is satisfied.
The timing of the start of the deterrence period is the timing at which the game ball according to the special information determined that the deterrence condition is satisfied by entering the first entry portion enters the second entry portion. Set earlier and
The timing of the end of the deterrence period is the timing at which the game ball according to the special information determined that the deterrence condition is satisfied by entering the first entry portion enters the second entry portion. A game machine characterized by being set later.

According to the feature B4, when it is determined that the deterrence condition is satisfied, a predetermined process is performed even if the game ball after entering the first entry section enters the second entry section. It is not executed, or the game ball after entering the first entry portion is suppressed from entering the second entry portion, and the predetermined process is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to raise the player's attention to whether or not the deterrence condition is satisfied, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature B5]
The gaming machine according to any one of feature B1 to feature B4, and further
It is equipped with a special game state execution means (a function of executing the process of step S606 in the main MPU 62) for executing a special game state that gives a privilege to the player.
The determination means further determines whether or not the privilege granting condition is satisfied based on the special information acquired by the acquisition means.
The special game state executing means executes the special game state based on the determination that the privilege granting condition is satisfied by the determination means.
When a game ball enters the second entry portion in a high probability state in which the probability that the privilege granting condition is satisfied is improved, the process execution means ends the high probability state as the predetermined process. Execute the termination process to make
The deterrence means suppresses the execution of the end process by the process execution means based on the determination that the deterrence condition is satisfied by the determination means, or the game ball to the second entry portion. A game machine characterized by deterring entry of balls.

According to feature B5, in addition to the expectation that a special gaming state may be executed when a game ball enters the first entry section, the game ball is placed in the second entry section. It is possible to give the player a sense of tension that there is a possibility that the high-probability state may end after entering the ball, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

<Characteristic C group>
Feature C group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modifications, or combinations thereof.
[Feature C1]
The first ball entry section (second start port 34) where the game ball can enter, and
The second entry part (falling opening 115) where the game ball can enter, and
Guidance means for guiding the game ball after entering the first entry portion to enter the second entry portion a predetermined time after entering the first entry portion. (In the first embodiment, the second rotating body 112, in the second embodiment, the meandering path 118),
An acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the entry of a game ball into the first entry portion (a function of executing the process of step S213 in the main MPU 62) and
A determination means (a function of executing the process of step S1202 in the main MPU 62) for executing a predetermined determination based on the special information acquired by the acquisition means, and
A process execution means (a function of executing the process of step S405 in the main MPU 62) for executing a predetermined process based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry portion, and
An operation executing means (step S707 in step S707 in the main MPU 62) for executing a unit game rotation operation for displaying a display corresponding to the result of the predetermined determination based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry portion. Function to execute processing) and
A setting means (a function of executing the process of step S1203 in the main MPU 62) for setting the unit game round time, which is the time of the unit game round operation, and
In a game machine equipped with
The setting means is a gaming machine characterized in that the unit gaming time is set to a time shorter than the predetermined time.

According to the feature C1, the game ball enters the first entry section between the time when the game ball enters the first entry section and the time when the game ball enters the second entry section. The unit game round operation based on this is executed, and the result of a predetermined determination is displayed. Therefore, during the period from when the game ball enters the first entry section to when it enters the second entry section, the degree of attention of the unit game rotation operation can be increased, and the result of a predetermined determination is obtained. It is possible to preferably raise the player's expectation for the game and improve the interest of the game.

[Feature C2]
The gaming machine according to the feature C1.
A deterrent means (step S404 in the main MPU 62) that executes a deterrent process that is a process of deterring the execution of the predetermined process by the process executing means or a process of deterring the entry of a game ball into the second ball entry unit. Function to execute the processing of) and
A deterrence period setting means (a function of executing the processes of steps S1506 to S1525 in the main MPU 62) for setting a deterrence period during which the deterrent means executes the deterrence process.
With
The determination means determines whether or not the deterrence condition is satisfied based on the special information acquired by the acquisition means.
The deterrence period setting means is a period after the unit game rotation operation related to the special information determined that the deterrence condition is satisfied is completed based on the determination by the determination means that the deterrence condition is satisfied. Therefore, a period including the timing when the game ball related to the special information enters the second entry portion is set as the suppression period.
The deterrence means is the deterrence process for deterring the execution of the predetermined process by the process executing means when the game ball enters the second ball entry portion during the deterrence period, or the deterrence process during the deterrence period. A gaming machine characterized by executing the deterrence process for deterring the entry of a game ball into a second entry section.

According to feature C2, when a game ball enters the first ball entry portion and it is determined that the deterrence condition is satisfied, the predetermined process is not executed, while the deterrence condition is not satisfied. If it is determined, a predetermined process is executed. Therefore, the inflection can be given to the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature C3]
The gaming machine according to feature C1 or feature C2.
As a result of the predetermined determination by the determination means, there are a plurality of types of determination results having different advantages for the player.
The setting means sets the unit game rotation time related to the unit game rotation operation for displaying the display corresponding to the first determination result (small hit), which is more advantageous than the first determination result. A gaming machine characterized in that it is set to be longer than the unit game rotation time related to the unit game rotation operation for displaying the display corresponding to the determination result (big hit) of 2.

According to the feature C3, as time elapses from the start of the unit game rotation operation, there is a high possibility that the judgment result is disadvantageous to the player, so that the tension of the player can be increased with the passage of time. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature C4]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features C1 to C3, and further
It is equipped with a special game state execution means (a function of executing the process of step S606 in the main MPU 62) for executing a special game state that gives a privilege to the player.
The determination means determines whether or not the privilege granting condition is satisfied and whether or not the deterrence condition is satisfied, based on the special information acquired by the acquisition means.
The special gaming state executing means executes the special gaming state when it is determined by the determining means that the privilege granting condition is satisfied.
When a game ball enters the second entry portion in a high probability state in which the probability that the privilege granting condition is satisfied is improved, the process execution means ends the high probability state as the predetermined process. Execute the termination process to make
The deterrence means suppresses the execution of the end process by the process execution means based on the determination that the deterrence condition is satisfied by the determination means, or the game ball to the second entry portion. A game machine characterized by deterring entry of balls.

According to feature C4, in addition to the expectation that a special gaming state may be executed when a game ball enters the first entry section, the game ball is placed in the second entry section. It is possible to give the player a sense of tension that there is a possibility that the high-probability state will end after entering the ball, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

<Feature D group>
Feature D group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modifications, or combinations thereof.
[Feature D1]
The first ball entry section (second start port 34) where the game ball can enter, and
The second entry part (falling opening 115) where the game ball can enter, and
Guidance means for guiding the game ball after entering the first entry portion to enter the second entry portion a predetermined time after entering the first entry portion. (In the first embodiment, the second rotating body 112, in the second embodiment, the meandering path 118),
Adjusting means (first rotation) for adjusting the timing of entering the game ball into the first entry portion so that the game ball does not enter the first entry portion at intervals shorter than the predetermined time. Body 111) and
A game machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to feature D1, another new game ball enters the first entry section before the game ball after entering the first entry section enters the second entry section. It is possible to suppress entering the ball. That is, there is only one game ball between the first ball entry section and the second ball entry section. Therefore, the degree of attention of the player to the one game ball can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature D2]
The gaming machine according to feature D1, and further
An acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the entry of a game ball into the first entry portion (a function of executing the process of step S213 in the main MPU 62) and
A determination means (a function of executing the process of step S1202 in the main MPU 62) for executing a predetermined determination based on the special information acquired by the acquisition means, and
An operation executing means (step S707 in step S707 in the main MPU 62) for executing a unit game rotation operation for displaying a display corresponding to the result of the predetermined determination based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry portion. Function to execute processing) and
A setting means (a function of executing the process of step S1203 in the main MPU 62) for setting the unit game round time, which is the time of the unit game round operation, and
With
The setting means is a gaming machine characterized in that the unit gaming time is set to a time shorter than the predetermined time.

According to the feature D2, the unit game rotation operation starts based on the game ball entering the first ball entry portion, and the unit game rotation operation ends within a predetermined time. Then, the timing of entering the game ball into the first entry portion is adjusted so that the game ball does not enter the first entry portion at intervals shorter than a predetermined time. Therefore, the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry section can be terminated before another new game ball enters the first entry section.

[Feature D3]
The gaming machine according to feature D1 or feature D2.
The guide means includes a guide rotating body (second rotating body 112) that is rotated by a driving force.
The guide rotating body is provided with a guide rotating body recess (second recess 112b), which is a recess into which a game ball can enter.
The adjusting means adjusts the timing of entering the game ball into the first entry portion so that the game ball after entering the first entry portion enters the guide rotating body recess. Adjust and
The guide rotating body is rotated by a driving force, so that the game ball that has entered the recess of the guide rotating body is inserted into the first entry portion, and after a predetermined time has passed, the second entry ball. A game machine characterized by guiding the player to enter the club.

According to the feature D3, the rotation of the guide rotating body can be noticed during the period from when the game ball enters the recess of the guide rotating body to when it enters the second entry portion, so that the player expects it. It is possible to preferably enhance the feeling of tension and tension, and to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature D4]
Feature D3, which is the gaming machine
The adjusting means includes an adjusting rotating body (first rotating body 111) that is rotated by a driving force.
The adjusting rotating body is provided with an adjusting rotating body recess (first recess 111b) which is a recess into which a game ball can enter.
When the adjusting rotating body is rotated by a driving force, the game ball that has entered the adjusting rotating body recess falls from the adjusting rotating body recess and enters the first ball entry portion, and the first ball is entered. A game machine characterized in that the game ball after entering the ball entry portion of 1 is configured to enter the guide rotating body recess.

According to the feature D4, the rotation of the adjusted rotating body can be noticed during the period from when the game ball enters the recess of the adjusting rotating body to when it enters the first ball entering portion, so that the player expects it. It is possible to preferably enhance the feeling of tension and tension, and to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature D5]
Feature D4, which is the gaming machine
A gaming machine characterized in that the guide rotating body and the adjusting rotating body are rotating in synchronization with each other.

According to the feature D5, the attention of the player can be increased with respect to the rotation of the guide rotating body and the adjusting rotating body, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature D6]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features D1 to D5, and further
An acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the entry of a game ball into the first entry portion (a function of executing the process of step S213 in the main MPU 62) and
Judgment means for determining whether or not the privilege granting condition is satisfied and whether or not the deterrence condition is satisfied based on the special information acquired by the acquisition means (function of executing the process of step S1202 in the main MPU 62). When,
Based on the determination that the privilege granting condition is satisfied by the determination means, the special game state execution means for executing the special game state for granting the privilege to the player (the process of step S606 in the main MPU 62 is executed. Function) and
Processing execution means (step S405 in the main MPU 62) for executing the termination process for terminating the high probability state in which the probability that the privilege granting condition is satisfied is improved based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry portion. Function to execute the processing of) and
Based on the determination that the deterrence condition is satisfied by the determination means, the execution of the end processing by the processing execution means is suppressed or the entry of the game ball into the second entry portion is suppressed. Suppression means (function to execute the process of step S404 in the main MPU 62) and
A game machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to feature D6, in addition to the expectation that a special gaming state may be executed when a game ball enters the first entry section, the game ball is placed in the second entry section. It is possible to give the player a sense of tension that there is a possibility that the high-probability state may end after entering the ball, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

<Feature E group>
The feature E group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modifications, or combinations thereof.
[Feature E1]
The first ball entry part (first start port 33) where the game ball can enter, and
An acquisition means for acquiring special information (a function of executing the process of step S206 in the main MPU 62) based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry portion, and
A determination means (a function of executing the process of step S802 in the main MPU 62) for executing a predetermined determination based on the special information acquired by the acquisition means, and
An operation executing means (step S706 in the main MPU 62) for executing a unit game rotation operation for displaying a display corresponding to the result of the predetermined determination based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry portion. Function to execute processing) and
Detection means (detection sensor 111s) for detecting game balls,
Based on the detection of the game ball by the detection means, it is a process of prohibiting the start of the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry portion by the action execution means. Prohibition means for executing the prohibition process (function for executing the process of step S705 in the main MPU 62) and
A game machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature E1, when the game ball is detected by the detecting means, the start of the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry portion is prohibited. Therefore, for example, it is possible to execute other processing that cannot be executed in parallel with the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry portion, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be done.

[Feature E2]
The gaming machine according to feature E1, and further
Based on the detection of the game ball by the detection means, the prohibition period setting means for setting the prohibition period, which is the period during which the prohibition means executes the prohibition process (function of executing the process of step S106 in the main MPU 62). )
The prohibition means executes the prohibition process, which is a process of prohibiting the start of the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first ball entry portion by the action execution means during the prohibition period. To do
A game machine characterized by that.

According to the feature E2, by setting the prohibition period, it is possible to prohibit the start of the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry portion. For example, it is possible to execute other processing that cannot be executed in parallel with the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry portion, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. ..

[Feature E3]
The gaming machine described in feature E2, and further
A second ball entry portion (second start port 34) configured to allow the game ball after being detected by the detection means to enter is provided.
The acquisition means acquires special information based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry portion.
The determination means executes a predetermined determination based on the special information related to the second ball entry portion acquired by the acquisition means.
Based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry portion, the operation execution means executes the unit game rotation operation for displaying the result corresponding to the predetermined determination result.
The prohibition period setting means is such that the unit game rotation operation is not executed at the timing when the game ball after being detected by the detection means enters the second ball entry portion. A game machine characterized by setting a period.

According to the feature E3, at the timing when the game ball detected by the detecting means enters the second entry portion, the unit game rotation operation based on the entry into the first entry portion is not executed. Since the state is set, for example, the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry section can be executed immediately after the game ball enters the second entry section.

The inventions of the feature A group, the feature B group, the feature C group, the feature D group, and the feature E group solve the following problems.

In gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines, various effects are performed according to various gaming states for the purpose of improving the interest of the game.

Here, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, further improvement of technology is desired for the purpose of improving the interest of the game.

<Characteristic F group>
The feature F group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modifications, or combinations thereof.
[Feature F1]
The first ball entry section (second start port 34) where the game ball can enter, and
The second entry part (falling opening 115) where the game ball can enter, and
Guidance means for guiding the game ball after entering the first entry portion to enter the second entry portion a predetermined time after entering the first entry portion. (In the first embodiment, the second rotating body 112, in the second embodiment, the meandering path 118),
A first detection means (detection sensor 34s) for detecting the entry of a game ball into the first entry portion, and
A second detection means (detection sensor 115s) for detecting the entry of a game ball into the second entry portion, and
When the game ball is detected by the first detection means and then the reference time equal to or longer than the predetermined time elapses without the game ball being detected by the second detection means, the notification means for notifying the abnormality ( Design display device 41, speaker 46, various lamps 47),
A game machine characterized by being equipped with.

If the reference time elapses without the game ball being detected by the second detection means after the game ball is detected by the first detection means, there is a possibility that a problem has occurred in the guidance means. There is a possibility that an illegal operation has been performed by the player.

According to the feature F1, it is possible to notify when there is a possibility that a problem has occurred in the guidance means or when there is a possibility that an illegal operation has been performed by the player, so that the soundness of the game is ensured. be able to.

[Feature F2]
The gaming machine described in feature F1, and further
An acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the entry of a game ball into the first entry portion (a function of executing the process of step S213 in the main MPU 62) and
Judgment means for determining whether or not the privilege granting condition is satisfied and whether or not the deterrence condition is satisfied based on the special information acquired by the acquisition means (function of executing the process of step S1202 in the main MPU 62). When,
Based on the determination that the privilege granting condition is satisfied by the determination means, the special game state execution means for executing the special game state for granting the privilege to the player (the process of step S606 in the main MPU 62 is executed. Function) and
Processing execution means (step S405 in the main MPU 62) for executing the termination process for terminating the high probability state in which the probability that the privilege granting condition is satisfied is improved based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry portion. Function to execute the processing of) and
Based on the determination that the deterrence condition is satisfied by the determination means, the execution of the end processing by the processing execution means is suppressed or the entry of the game ball into the second entry portion is suppressed. Suppression means (function to execute the process of step S404 in the main MPU 62) and
A game machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to feature F2, in addition to the expectation that a special gaming state may be executed when a game ball enters the first entry section, the game ball is placed in the second entry section. It is possible to give the player a sense of tension that there is a possibility that the high-probability state will end after entering the ball, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. However, if a problem occurs in the guidance means or an illegal operation is performed by the player, the game ball that has entered the first entry section will enter the second entry section even after a predetermined time has elapsed. There is a possibility that the ball will not be in the ball and the high probability state will continue illegally.

According to the feature F2, it is possible to notify when there is a possibility that a problem has occurred in the guidance means or there is a possibility that an illegal operation has been performed by the player, so that the high probability state continues illegally. It is possible to prevent this from happening.

[Feature F3]
The gaming machine according to feature F1 or feature F2, further
Adjusting means (first rotation) for adjusting the timing of entering the game ball into the first entry portion so that the game ball does not enter the first entry portion at intervals shorter than the predetermined time. A game machine characterized by having a body 111).

According to feature F3, another new game ball enters the first entry section before the game ball after entering the first entry section enters the second entry section. It is possible to suppress entering the ball. That is, there is only one game ball between the first ball entry section and the second ball entry section. Therefore, the degree of attention of the player to the one game ball can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Feature F4]
The gaming machine described in feature F3, and further
An acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the entry of a game ball into the first entry portion (a function of executing the process of step S213 in the main MPU 62) and
A determination means (a function of executing the process of step S1202 in the main MPU 62) for executing a predetermined determination based on the special information acquired by the acquisition means, and
An operation executing means (step S707 in step S707 in the main MPU 62) for executing a unit game rotation operation for displaying a display corresponding to the result of the predetermined determination based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry portion. Function to execute processing) and
A setting means (a function of executing the process of step S1203 in the main MPU 62) for setting the unit game round time, which is the time of the unit game round operation, and
With
The setting means is a gaming machine characterized in that the unit gaming time is set to a time shorter than the predetermined time.

According to the feature F4, the unit game rotation operation starts based on the game ball entering the first ball entry portion, and the unit game rotation operation ends within a predetermined time. Then, the timing of entering the game ball into the first entry portion is adjusted so that the game ball does not enter the first entry portion at intervals shorter than a predetermined time. Therefore, the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry section can be terminated before another new game ball enters the first entry section.

[Feature F5]
The gaming machine according to feature F3 or feature F4.
The guide means includes a guide rotating body (second rotating body 112) that is rotated by a driving force.
The guide rotating body is provided with a guide rotating body recess (second recess 112b), which is a recess into which a game ball can enter.
The adjusting means adjusts the timing of entering the game ball into the first entry portion so that the game ball after entering the first entry portion enters the guide rotating body recess. Adjust and
The guide rotating body is rotated by a driving force, so that the game ball that has entered the recess of the guide rotating body is inserted into the first entry portion, and after a predetermined time has passed, the second entry ball. A game machine characterized by guiding the player to enter the club.

According to the feature F5, the rotation of the guide rotating body can be noticed during the period from when the game ball enters the recess of the guide rotating body to when it enters the second entry portion, so that the player expects it. It is possible to preferably enhance the feeling of tension and tension, and to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature F6]
The gaming machine described in Feature F5.
The adjusting means includes an adjusting rotating body (first rotating body 111) that is rotated by a driving force.
The adjusting rotating body is provided with an adjusting rotating body recess (first recess 111b) which is a recess into which a game ball can enter.
When the adjusting rotating body is rotated by a driving force, the game ball that has entered the adjusting rotating body recess falls from the adjusting rotating body recess and enters the first ball entry portion, and the first ball is entered. A game machine characterized in that the game ball after entering the ball entry portion of 1 is configured to enter the guide rotating body recess.

According to the feature F6, it is possible to pay attention to the rotation of the adjusted rotating body during the period from when the game ball enters the recess of the adjusting rotating body to when it enters the first entry portion, so that the player expects it. It is possible to preferably enhance the feeling of tension and tension, and to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature F7]
The gaming machine described in Feature F6.
A third detecting means (detection sensor 111s) for detecting the entry of a game ball is provided in the recess of the adjusting rotating body.
When the adjusting rotating body is rotated by a driving force, the game ball that has entered the adjusting rotating body recess falls from the adjusting rotating body recess after a second predetermined time and enters the first ball entry portion. It is configured to be a sphere and
In the notification means, after the game ball is detected by the third detection means, the second reference time equal to or longer than the second predetermined time elapses without the game ball being detected by the first detection means. A gaming machine characterized in that an abnormality is notified when an abnormality occurs.

If the second reference time elapses without the game ball being detected by the first detection means after the game ball is detected by the third detection means, there is a possibility that a problem has occurred in the adjustment means. There is a possibility that an illegal operation is being performed by the sex or the player.

According to the feature F7, it is possible to notify when there is a possibility that a defect has occurred in the adjusting means or when there is a possibility that an illegal operation is performed by the player, so that the soundness of the game is ensured. be able to.

[Feature F8]
The gaming machine according to feature F6 or feature F7.
A gaming machine characterized in that the guide rotating body and the adjusting rotating body are rotating in synchronization with each other.

According to the feature F8, the player's attention to the rotation of the guide rotating body and the adjusting rotating body can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

The invention of the feature F group solves the following problems.

In gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines, various effects are performed according to various gaming states for the purpose of improving the interest of the game.

In such a game machine, in order to improve the soundness of the game while improving the interest of the game, it is preferable to be able to promptly notify the malfunction of the game machine or fraud by the player.

<Characteristic G group>
The feature G group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modifications, or combinations thereof.
[Feature G1]
A launching means that launches a game ball into the game area,
A first ball entry portion (first start port 33) provided in the game area and capable of entering a game ball,
A second ball entry portion (second start port 34) provided in the game area and capable of entering a game ball,
Acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry section or the entry of the game ball into the second entry section (step S206 or step S213 in the main MPU 62). Function to execute the processing of) and
A determination means (a function of executing the process of step S802 or step S1202 in the main MPU 62) for determining whether or not the privilege granting condition is satisfied based on the special information acquired by the acquisition means, and
Based on the determination that the privilege granting condition is satisfied by the determination means, the special game state execution means for executing the special game state for granting the privilege to the player (the process of step S606 in the main MPU 62 is executed. Function) and
An operating means (operation handle 25) operated by the player to adjust the firing intensity, which is the strength at which the game ball is launched into the gaming area.
It is a game machine equipped with
The first ball entry section and the second ball entry section are in a state in which the game ball can be entered without going through a lottery process based on the entry of the game ball into another entry section.
The game performance in the first case in which the player adjusts the firing intensity by operating the operating means so that the game ball enters the first ball entry portion, and the first case. It is different from the game playability in the second case in which the player adjusts the firing intensity by operating the operating means so that the game ball enters the ball entry portion of 2. A game machine featuring.

According to the feature G1, since the playability in the first case and the playability in the second case are different, the player can select the desired playability by adjusting the firing intensity of the game ball. it can. That is, it is possible to provide the player with different playability with one game machine, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature G2]
The gaming machine described in the feature G1, and further
Based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry section or the entry of the game ball into the second entry section, the unit game rotation operation for displaying the result corresponding to the determination result is performed. Operation execution means to be executed (function to execute the process of step S706 or step S707 in the main MPU 62) and
A setting means (a function of executing the process of step S803 or step S1203 in the main MPU 62) for setting the unit game round time, which is the time of the unit game round operation, and
With
The setting means is based on the expected value of the unit game time set based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry portion and the entry of the game ball into the second entry portion. By setting the unit game rotation time so that the expected value of the unit game time set is different, the game property in the first case and the game property in the second case are different. A game machine characterized by that.

According to the feature G2, a player who prefers a long unit game time may enter the game ball into the ball entry portion having the longer expected value of the unit game turn time by operating the operating means. A player who prefers a short unit game time may enter the game ball into the ball entry portion having the shorter expected value of the unit game turn time by operating the operating means. You can choose the situation. That is, one game machine can meet the demands of both a player who prefers a long unit game time and a player who prefers a short unit game time.

[Feature G3]
The gaming machine according to feature G1 or feature G2, further
Based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry section or the entry of the game ball into the second entry section, the unit game rotation operation for displaying the result corresponding to the determination result is performed. It is provided with an operation executing means (a function of executing the process of step S706 or step S707 in the main MPU 62) to be executed.
The expected value of the number of times per unit time of the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry portion executed in the first case is executed in the second case. The game performance in the first case and the game in the second case are greater than the expected value of the number of times per unit time of the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second ball entry portion. A game machine characterized by having different genders.

According to the feature G3, the player considers the expected value of the number of unit game rotations performed per unit time, and considers the situation in which the game ball may enter the first ball entry portion. It is possible to select or select a situation in which a game ball may enter the second entry portion. That is, it is possible to provide the player with a new game in which the game ball is hit according to the desired game playability and strategy, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature G4]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features G1 to the feature G3.
The privilege given to the player in the special gaming state executed based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry section is the entry of the game ball into the first entry section. By being set to be more advantageous to the player than the privilege given to the player in the special gaming state executed based on the above, the game performance in the first case and the game property in the second case. A game machine characterized by being different from game playability.

According to the feature G4, the player selects a situation in which the game ball may enter the first ball entry section in consideration of the privilege given in the special game state, or the second It is possible to select a situation in which a game ball may enter the ball entry section. That is, it is possible to provide the player with a new game in which the game ball is hit according to the desired game playability and strategy, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In particular, according to the feature G4, which is subordinate to the feature G3, in the first case where the firing intensity is adjusted so that the game ball enters the first ball entry portion, the unit executed per unit time. Since the expected value of the number of game round movements is high, the time efficiency of the game is good, but the advantage of the privilege given to the player is low. On the other hand, in the second case where the firing intensity is adjusted so that the game ball enters the second ball entry portion, the expected value of the number of unit game rotations executed per unit time is small. Although the time efficiency of the game is poor, the advantage of the privilege given to the player is high. Therefore, the player who attaches importance to the time efficiency of the game rather than the advantage of the privilege can select the situation where the game ball may enter the first ball entry section, and the time efficiency of the game can be selected. A player who places more importance on the advantage of the privilege can select a situation in which the game ball may enter the second entry section. Therefore, it is possible to give a strategy to the game and improve the interest of the game.

[Feature G5]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features G1 to the feature G4, and further
When the special information is acquired in a situation where the determination means cannot execute the determination, it is provided with a hold storage means (a function of executing the process of step S206 in the main MPU 62) for holding and storing the special information. ,
The number of reserved and memorable numbers of the special information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry section is acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry section. A gaming machine characterized in that the game playability in the first case and the game playability in the second case are different because the number of the special information is set to be larger than the number that can be stored and stored.

According to the feature G4, the player selects a situation in which the game ball may enter the first ball entry portion in consideration of the number of special information that can be reserved and stored, and the second. It is possible to select a situation in which a game ball may enter the ball entry section. That is, it is possible to provide the player with a new game in which the game ball is hit according to the desired game playability and strategy, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature G6]
The gaming machine according to any one of the feature G1 to the feature G5, and further
A third entry portion (falling opening 115) provided in the game area and capable of entering a game ball,
Processing execution means (step S405 in the main MPU 62) for executing the termination process for terminating the high probability state in which the probability that the privilege granting condition is satisfied is improved based on the entry of the game ball into the third entry portion Function to execute the processing of) and
With
The third ball entry section is configured so that the game ball after entering the second ball entry section can enter the ball, and the game ball after entering the first ball entry section. A game machine characterized in that it is configured so that the ball does not enter.

According to the feature G6, since the third entry portion is configured so that the game ball after entering the second entry portion can enter the ball, the game ball enters the second entry portion. In addition to the expectation that a special game state may be executed when the ball is hit, there is a possibility that the game ball enters the third entry part and the high probability state ends. A feeling of tension can be given to the player. That is, when a game ball enters the second ball entry portion, a sense of expectation and a sense of tension can be given to the player at the same time, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, according to the feature G6, the game ball after entering the first entry portion is configured not to enter the third entry portion, so that the game is played in the first entry portion. The process of executing the end process when the ball enters is different from the process of executing the end process when the game ball enters the second ball entry portion. Therefore, it is possible to add diversity to the game and improve the interest of the game.

[Feature G7]
The gaming machine described in the feature G6, and further
Guidance means for guiding the game ball after entering the second entry portion so as to enter the third entry portion (second rotating body 112 in the first embodiment, second embodiment). A game machine characterized by having a meandering path 118).

According to the feature G7, the game ball after entering the second entry portion is guided to enter the third entry portion, thus giving the player a sense of expectation and tension. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature G8]
The gaming machine according to feature G6 or feature G7, further
A deterrent means (a function of executing the process of step S404 in the main MPU 62) for suppressing the execution of the end process by the process executing means or suppressing the entry of the game ball into the third entry portion is provided.
The determination means determines whether or not the deterrence condition is satisfied based on the special information acquired by the acquisition means.
The deterrence means suppresses the execution of the end process by the process execution means based on the determination that the deterrence condition is satisfied by the determination means, or the game ball to the third entry portion. A game machine characterized by deterring entry of balls.

According to the feature G8, when it is determined by the determination means that the deterrence condition is satisfied, the end process is not executed even if the game ball enters the third entry portion, and a high probability state is established. It does not end, or the entry of the game ball into the third entry section is suppressed and the high probability state does not end. Therefore, in addition to the expectation that a special gaming state may be executed when a game ball enters the second entry portion, the expectation that the high probability state will not end if the deterrence condition is satisfied. It is possible to give a feeling to the player and improve the interest of the game.

[Feature G9]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features G6 to the feature G8, and further
An effect executing means (various lamps 47, a speaker 46, a symbol display device 41) for executing an effect based on the entry of a game ball into the second entry unit is provided.
The effect executing means executes an effect suggesting that the suppression condition is satisfied by the time the game ball enters the third ball entry portion, which is a condition that the high probability state does not end. Characteristic gaming machine.

According to the feature G8, the player's attention to whether or not the deterrence condition is satisfied can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

<Characteristic H group>
The feature H group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modifications, or combinations thereof.
[Feature H1]
A launching means that launches a game ball into the game area,
A first ball entry portion (first start port 33) provided in the game area and capable of entering a game ball,
A second ball entry portion (second start port 34) provided in the game area and capable of entering a game ball,
Acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry section or the entry of the game ball into the second entry section (step S206 or step S213 in the main MPU 62). Function to execute the processing of) and
A determination means (a function of executing the process of step S802 or step S1202 in the main MPU 62) for determining whether or not the privilege granting condition is satisfied based on the special information acquired by the acquisition means, and
Based on the determination that the privilege granting condition is satisfied by the determination means, the special game state execution means for executing the special game state for granting the privilege to the player (the process of step S606 in the main MPU 62 is executed. Function) and
A process execution means (a function of executing the process of step S405 or step S2209 in the main MPU 62) for executing the end process for terminating the high probability state in which the probability that the privilege granting condition is satisfied is improved.
An operating means (operation handle 25) operated by the player to adjust the firing intensity, which is the strength at which the game ball is launched into the gaming area.
It is a game machine equipped with
When a game ball enters one of the first entry section and the second entry section, the most advantageous benefit for the player among the above benefits (16R probability variation jackpot) The probability that the game ball is given is the most advantageous privilege (16R probability variation jackpot) when the game ball enters the other entry portion of the first entry portion and the second entry portion. Despite being set to be higher than the probability of being
The probability that the end process will be executed by the processing execution means when the game ball enters the one entry portion is that the end process is performed when the game ball enters the other entry portion. A gaming machine characterized in that it is set to have a higher probability than being executed by a processing execution means.

According to the feature H1, the probability that the most advantageous privilege is given when the game ball enters one of the entry portions is given, and the most advantageous privilege is given when the game ball enters the other entry portion. The probability that the end process is executed by the processing execution means when a game ball enters the one entry portion is the probability that the other entry is made even though the probability is set to be higher than the probability of the other entry. Since the end processing is set to be higher than the probability of being executed by the processing execution means when the game ball enters the unit, the player who attaches importance to the probability of giving the most advantageous privilege can operate the unit. By operating the means, it is possible to select a situation in which the game ball may enter the one of the entry portions, and the player who attaches importance to the low probability that the end process is executed is By operating the operating means, it is possible to select a situation in which the game ball may enter the other entry portion. Therefore, it is possible to give a strategy to the game and improve the interest of the game.

[Feature H2]
Feature The game machine described in H1.
The first ball entry section and the second ball entry section are characterized in that the game ball can be entered without going through a lottery process based on the entry of the game ball into another entry section. A game machine to be.

According to the feature H2, the first ball entry section and the second entry section are in a state where the game ball can be entered without going through a lottery process based on the entry of the game ball into another entry section. Therefore, the player can select a situation in which the game ball may enter the first entry section without going through the lottery process, or the game ball enters the second entry section. You can choose the situation where you may ball.

[Feature H3]
The gaming machine according to feature H1 or feature H2, further
A third entry portion (falling opening 115) provided in the game area and capable of entering a game ball is provided.
The third ball entry section is configured so that the game ball after entering the second ball entry section can enter the ball, and the game ball after entering the first ball entry section. Is configured to prevent the ball from entering
The process executing means executes the end process based on the entry of the game ball into the third entry section, and the acquisition means causes the game ball to enter the first entry section. A gaming machine characterized in that the termination process is executed when the special information acquired based on the above satisfies the termination condition.

According to the feature H3, in addition to the expectation that a special gaming state may be executed when a game ball enters the first entry section or the second entry section, a high probability state is provided. Can give the player a sense of tension that may end. That is, it is possible to give a sense of expectation and a sense of tension to the player at the same time, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, according to the feature H3, the third ball entry section is configured so that the game ball after entering the second entry section can enter the ball, and the ball enters the first entry section. Since it is configured so that the game ball does not enter the ball after it has been played, the process of executing the end process when the game ball enters the first entry portion and the game ball in the second entry portion. This is different from the process in which the end process is executed when the ball enters. Therefore, it is possible to add diversity to the game and improve the interest of the game.

[Feature H4]
The gaming machine described in Feature H3, and further
Guidance means for guiding the game ball after entering the second entry portion so as to enter the third entry portion (second rotating body 112 in the first embodiment, second embodiment). A game machine characterized by having a meandering path 118).

According to the feature H4, the game ball after entering the second entry portion is guided to enter the third entry portion, thus giving the player a sense of expectation and tension. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature H5]
The gaming machine according to feature H3 or feature H4, further
Suppressing means for suppressing the execution of the end processing based on the entry of the game ball into the third entry portion by the processing execution means or suppressing the entry of the game ball into the third entry portion. (A function to execute the process of step S404 in the main MPU 62)
The determination means determines whether or not the deterrence condition is satisfied based on the special information acquired by the acquisition means based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry portion.
Based on the determination by the determination means that the deterrence condition is satisfied, the deterrence means performs the end processing based on the entry of the game ball into the third entry portion by the processing execution means. A gaming machine characterized in that execution is suppressed or the entry of a game ball into the third entry section is suppressed.

According to the feature H5, when it is determined by the determination means that the deterrence condition is satisfied, the end process is not executed even if the game ball enters the third entry portion, and a high probability state is established. It does not end, or the entry of the game ball into the third entry section is suppressed and the high probability state does not end. Therefore, in addition to the expectation that a special gaming state may be executed when a game ball enters the second entry portion, the expectation that the high probability state will not end if the deterrence condition is satisfied. It is possible to give a feeling to the player and improve the interest of the game.

[Feature H6]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features H3 to H5, and further
An effect executing means (various lamps 47, a speaker 46, a symbol display device 41) for executing an effect based on the entry of a game ball into the second entry unit is provided.
The effect executing means executes an effect suggesting that the suppression condition is satisfied by the time the game ball enters the third ball entry portion, which is a condition that the high probability state does not end. Characteristic gaming machine.

According to the feature H6, it is possible to raise the player's attention to whether or not the deterrence condition is satisfied, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

<Feature I group>
The feature I group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modifications, or combinations thereof.
[Feature I1]
A launching means that launches a game ball into the game area,
A first ball entry portion (first start port 33) provided in the game area and capable of entering a game ball,
A second ball entry portion (second start port 34) provided in the game area and capable of entering a game ball,
Acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry section or the entry of the game ball into the second entry section (step S206 or step S213 in the main MPU 62). Function to execute the processing of) and
A determination means (a function of executing the process of step S802 or step S1202 in the main MPU 62) for determining whether or not the privilege granting condition is satisfied based on the special information acquired by the acquisition means, and
Based on the determination that the privilege granting condition is satisfied by the determination means, the special game state execution means for executing the special game state for granting the privilege to the player (the process of step S606 in the main MPU 62 is executed. Function) and
An operating means (operation handle 25) operated by the player to adjust the firing intensity, which is the strength at which the game ball is launched into the gaming area.
It is a game machine equipped with
The first ball entry section and the second ball entry section are in a state in which the game ball can be entered without going through a lottery process based on the entry of the game ball into another entry section, and the game is played. A situation in which a game ball may enter the first entry portion and a game ball enters the second entry portion by operating the operating means to adjust the firing intensity. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to be able to deliberately select the situations in which it may occur.

According to the feature I1, the situation where the game ball may enter the first entry portion and the situation where the game ball may enter the second entry portion are intended according to preference. It is possible to provide the player with a game in which the game ball is hit by selecting the target. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature I2]
The gaming machine described in feature I1.
One of the first ball entry section and the second ball entry section is provided at a position where a game ball can enter when the firing intensity is less than a predetermined threshold value.
The other of the first ball entry section and the second ball entry section is characterized in that the game ball is provided at a position where the game ball can enter when the firing intensity is equal to or higher than the predetermined threshold value. A game machine to be.

According to the feature I2, the situation where the game ball may enter the first ball entry part and the situation where the game ball may enter the second ball entry part are intended according to preference. It is possible to facilitate the selection of the game balls.

[Feature I3]
The gaming machine according to feature I1 or feature I2.
One of the first ball entry section and the second ball entry section is provided in the first partial game area that constitutes a part of the game area.
The other of the first ball entry section and the second ball entry section is provided in the second partial game area that constitutes a part of the game area.
The game area is a game machine characterized in that a game ball launched into the game area is configured to circulate in any of the partial game areas.

According to the feature I3, it is possible to provide the player with a game in which the firing intensity is adjusted so that the game ball is distributed in the partial game area corresponding to the ball entry portion where the game ball is desired to enter. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature I4]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features I1 to I3, and further
A third entry portion (falling opening 115) provided in the game area and capable of entering a game ball,
Processing execution means (step S405 in the main MPU 62) for executing the termination process for terminating the high probability state in which the probability that the privilege granting condition is satisfied is improved based on the entry of the game ball into the third entry portion. Function to execute the processing of) and
With
The third ball entry section is configured so that the game ball after entering the second ball entry section can enter the ball, and the game ball after entering the first ball entry section. A game machine characterized in that it is configured so that the ball does not enter.

According to the feature I4, since the third entry portion is configured so that the game ball after entering the second entry portion can enter the ball, the game ball enters the second entry portion. In addition to the expectation that a special game state may be executed when the ball is hit, there is a possibility that the game ball enters the third entry part and the high probability state ends. A feeling of tension can be given to the player. That is, when a game ball enters the second ball entry portion, a sense of expectation and a sense of tension can be given to the player at the same time, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, according to the feature I4, the game ball after entering the first entry portion is configured so as not to enter the third entry portion, so that the game is played in the first entry portion. The process of executing the end process when the ball enters the ball is different from the process of executing the end process when the game ball enters the second ball entry portion. Therefore, it is possible to add diversity to the game and improve the interest of the game.

[Feature I5]
The gaming machine described in feature I4, and further
Guidance means for guiding the game ball after entering the second entry portion so as to enter the third entry portion (second rotating body 112 in the first embodiment, second embodiment). A game machine characterized by having a meandering path 118).

According to the feature I5, the game ball after entering the second entry portion is guided to enter the third entry portion, thus giving the player a sense of expectation and tension. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature I6]
The gaming machine according to feature I4 or feature I5, further
A deterrent means (a function of executing the process of step S404 in the main MPU 62) for suppressing the execution of the end process by the process executing means or suppressing the entry of the game ball into the third entry portion is provided.
The determination means determines whether or not the deterrence condition is satisfied based on the special information acquired by the acquisition means.
The deterrence means suppresses the execution of the end process by the process execution means based on the determination that the deterrence condition is satisfied by the determination means, or the game ball to the third entry portion. A game machine characterized by deterring entry of balls.

According to the feature I6, when it is determined by the determination means that the deterrence condition is satisfied, the end process is not executed even if the game ball enters the third entry portion, and a high probability state is established. It does not end, or the entry of the game ball into the third entry section is suppressed and the high probability state does not end. Therefore, in addition to the expectation that a special gaming state may be executed when a game ball enters the second entry portion, the expectation that the high probability state will not end if the deterrence condition is satisfied. It is possible to give a feeling to the player and improve the interest of the game.

[Feature I7]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features I4 to I6, and further
An effect executing means (various lamps 47, a speaker 46, a symbol display device 41) for executing an effect based on the entry of a game ball into the second entry unit is provided.
The effect executing means executes an effect suggesting that the suppression condition is satisfied by the time the game ball enters the third ball entry portion, which is a condition that the high probability state does not end. Characteristic gaming machine.

According to the feature I7, the player's attention to whether or not the deterrence condition is satisfied can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

The inventions of the feature G group, the feature H group, and the feature I group solve the following problems.

In gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines, various productions are performed for the purpose of improving the interest of the game.

Here, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, further improvement of technology is desired for the purpose of improving the interest of the game.

<Characteristic J group>
The feature J group is extracted from each of the above-described embodiments, modifications, or combinations thereof.
[Feature J1]
The first ball entry part (first start port 33) where the game ball can enter, and
A second entry section (second start port 34) into which a game ball can enter, and
Acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry section or the entry of the game ball into the second entry section (step S206 or step S213 in the main MPU 62). Function to execute the processing of) and
A determination means (a function of executing the process of step S802 or step S1202 in the main MPU 62) for determining whether or not the privilege granting condition is satisfied based on the special information acquired by the acquisition means, and
Based on the determination that the privilege granting condition is satisfied by the determination means, the special game state execution means for executing the special game state for granting the privilege to the player (the process of step S606 in the main MPU 62 is executed. Function) and
Based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry section or the entry of the game ball into the second entry section, the unit game rotation operation for displaying the result corresponding to the determination result is performed. Operation execution means to be executed (function to execute the process of step S706 or step S707 in the main MPU 62) and
A setting means (a function of executing the process of step S803 or step S1203 in the main MPU 62) for setting the unit game round time, which is the time of the unit game round operation, and
With
The setting means is executed based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry portion in a predetermined gaming state (a state in which the game can be played after the start-up process of step S601 is completed). A gaming machine characterized in that the unit gaming time of the gaming rotation operation is set to a predetermined fixed value (29 seconds in the modified example 12).

According to the feature J1, since the unit game time of the unit game rotation operation executed based on the entry of the game ball into the second ball entry portion is set to a predetermined fixed value, control regarding the unit game time can be performed. It can be simplified.

In addition, for example, it is possible to link the production triggered by the unit game rotation operation with other elements, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Specifically, another entry portion (falling opening 115) is provided at a position where the game ball after entering the second entry portion enters the ball 30 seconds later, and the second entry portion In the case of a configuration in which the unit game time of the unit game rotation operation executed based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry portion is set to 29 seconds, the unit is based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry portion. The unit game rotation operation is started at the timing when the game ball enters the second entry portion, and ends 29 seconds immediately before the game ball enters the other entry portion. Therefore, the effect triggered by the unit game rotation operation can be executed until just before the game ball enters the other entry section, and between the second entry section and the other entry section. It is possible to link the position and behavior of the game ball in the above with the content and timing of the effect triggered by the unit game rotation operation, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature J2]
The gaming machine described in the feature J1, and further
When the special information is acquired in a situation where the determination means cannot execute the determination, it is provided with a hold storage means (a function of executing the process of step S206 in the main MPU 62) for holding and storing the special information. ,
The number of reserved and memorable numbers of the special information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry section is acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry section. A gaming machine characterized in that the number of the special information is set to be less than the number that can be stored on hold.

According to the feature J2, the frequency at which the unit game rotation operation starts at a timing other than the timing when the game ball enters the second entry portion can be reduced, so that the game ball is placed in the second entry portion. It is possible to increase the frequency with which the timing of entering the ball and the timing of starting the unit game round operation match. As a result, for example, an accessory (second rotating body 112 in the first embodiment, meandering path 118 in the second embodiment) is provided at a position where the game ball reaches after entering the second ball entry portion. In this case, if the timing when the game ball enters the second entry portion and the timing when the unit game rotation operation starts coincide with each other, the timing when the unit game rotation operation starts and the accessory Since the interval from the timing at which the game ball arrives is constant, it is possible to link the position and behavior of the game ball in the accessory with the content and timing of the effect triggered by the unit game rotation movement. It is possible to improve the interest of.

[Feature J3]
The gaming machine described in Feature J2.
The holding storage means is configured so as not to hold and store the special information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry portion.

According to the feature J3, it is possible to surely suppress that the unit game rotation operation starts at a timing other than the timing when the game ball enters the second entry portion, so that the game is played in the second entry portion. It is possible to surely match the timing when the ball enters and the timing when the unit game round operation starts. As a result, for example, an accessory (second rotating body 112 in the first embodiment, meandering path 118 in the second embodiment) is provided at a position where the game ball reaches after entering the second ball entry portion. In this case, the interval between the start timing of the unit game rotation operation and the timing when the game ball reaches the accessory can be made constant, so that the position and behavior of the game ball in the accessory and the unit It is possible to surely link the content and timing of the production triggered by the game rotation operation, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature J4]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features J1 to J3, and further
The operation executing means is said to be even during execution of the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of a game ball into one of the first entry portion and the second entry portion. A gaming machine characterized in that the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of a game ball into the first entry portion and the other entry portion of the second entry portion can be executed.

According to the feature J4, the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry portion and the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry portion are performed in parallel. The player may perform a unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry section and a unit game based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry section. You can enjoy the rotation at the same time, and you can improve the interest of the game. In this case, regarding the process executed by the game machine, normally, the unit game turn time for executing the unit game turn operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry portion and the second entry It is necessary to control two unit game times in parallel, which is the unit game time for executing the unit game time based on the entry of the game ball into the ball part, which may complicate the process. .. However, since the game machine of feature J4 sets the unit game turn time for executing the unit game turn operation based on the entry of the game ball into the second entry portion to a fixed value, the unit game turn changes. The time is only the unit game rotation time for executing the unit game rotation operation based on the entry of the game ball into the first ball entry unit. Therefore, according to the feature J4, it is possible to simplify the process of controlling the two unit game round times in parallel.

[Feature J5]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features J1 to J4, and further
A third entry part (falling opening 115) where a game ball can enter, and
Processing execution means (step S405 in the main MPU 62) for executing the termination process for terminating the high probability state in which the probability that the privilege granting condition is satisfied is improved based on the entry of the game ball into the third entry portion. Function to execute the processing of) and
With
The third ball entry section is configured so that the game ball after entering the second ball entry section can enter the ball, and the game ball after entering the first ball entry section. A game machine characterized in that it is configured so that the ball does not enter.

According to the feature J5, since the third entry portion is configured so that the game ball after entering the second entry portion can enter the ball, the game ball enters the second entry portion. In addition to the expectation that a special game state may be executed when the ball is hit, there is a possibility that the game ball enters the third entry part and the high probability state ends. A feeling of tension can be given to the player. That is, when a game ball enters the second ball entry portion, a sense of expectation and a sense of tension can be given to the player at the same time, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, according to the feature J5, the game ball after entering the first entry portion is configured not to enter the third entry portion, so that the game is played in the first entry portion. The process of executing the end process when the ball enters is different from the process of executing the end process when the game ball enters the second ball entry portion. Therefore, it is possible to add diversity to the game and improve the interest of the game.

[Feature J6]
The gaming machine described in Feature J5, and further
Guidance means for guiding the game ball after entering the second entry portion so as to enter the third entry portion (second rotating body 112 in the first embodiment, second embodiment). A game machine characterized by having a meandering path 118).

According to the feature J6, the game ball after entering the second entry section is guided to enter the third entry section, which gives the player a sense of expectation and tension. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Feature J7]
The gaming machine according to feature J5 or feature J6, and further
A deterrent means (a function of executing the process of step S404 in the main MPU 62) for suppressing the execution of the end process by the process executing means or suppressing the entry of the game ball into the third entry portion is provided.
The determination means determines whether or not the deterrence condition is satisfied based on the special information acquired by the acquisition means.
The deterrence means suppresses the execution of the end process by the process execution means based on the determination that the deterrence condition is satisfied by the determination means, or the game ball to the third entry portion. A game machine characterized by deterring entry of balls.

According to the feature J7, when it is determined by the determination means that the deterrence condition is satisfied, the end process is not executed even if the game ball enters the third entry portion, and a high probability state is established. It does not end, or the entry of the game ball into the third entry section is suppressed and the high probability state does not end. Therefore, in addition to the expectation that a special gaming state may be executed when a game ball enters the second entry portion, the expectation that the high probability state will not end if the deterrence condition is satisfied. It is possible to give a feeling to the player and improve the interest of the game.

[Feature J8]
The gaming machine according to any one of the features J5 to J7, and further
An effect executing means (various lamps 47, a speaker 46, a symbol display device 41) for executing an effect based on the entry of a game ball into the second entry unit is provided.
The effect executing means executes an effect suggesting that the suppression condition is satisfied by the time the game ball enters the third ball entry portion, which is a condition that the high probability state does not end. Characteristic gaming machine.

According to the feature J8, the player's attention to whether or not the deterrence condition is satisfied can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

The invention of the feature J group solves the following problems.

In gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines, various productions are performed for the purpose of improving the interest of the game.

Here, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, further improvement of technology is desired for the purpose of simplifying control and improving the interest of the game.

It should be noted that a configuration in which one or a plurality of configurations included in the feature A group to the feature J group are appropriately combined may be applied. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which each of the above features can be applied or applied to each feature is shown below.

Pachinko gaming machine: A launching means for launching a game ball toward a game area based on a launch operation by a player, and a starting ball that is provided in the game area and allows a game ball flowing down the game area to enter. The unit, the acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the starting ball entry section, and the information acquisition means acquired when the game ball enters the starting ball entry section. A gaming machine equipped with a storage means for storing special information.

Rotating game machines such as slot machines: Equipped with a picture display device that variably displays a plurality of pictures, the variable display of the plurality of pictures is started due to the operation of the start operation means, and is caused by the operation of the stop operation means. A gaming machine in which the variable display of the plurality of symbols is stopped after a lapse of a predetermined time, and a privilege is given to the player according to the symbols after the stop.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and modifications, and can be realized with various configurations without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, the embodiments corresponding to the technical features in each of the embodiments described in the column of the outline of the invention, the technical features in the modified examples are used to solve some or all of the above-mentioned problems, or the above-mentioned above. It is possible to replace or combine them as appropriate to achieve some or all of the effects. Further, if the technical feature is not described as essential in the present specification, it can be appropriately deleted.

10 ... Pachinko machine 11 ... Outer frame 12 ... Pachinko machine body 13 ... Inner frame 14 ... Front door frame 15 ... Hinge 16 ... Hinge 17 ... Cylinder lock 18. .. Window 19 ... Glass unit 20 ... Upper plate 21 ... Lower plate 22 ... Discharge port 23 ... Lever 24 ... Direction operation button 25 ... Operation handle 30 ... Game board 31 ... Guidance rail 31a ... Inner rail part 31b ... Outer rail part 32 ... General winning opening 33 ... 1st starting port 34 ... 2nd starting port 35 ... Rotation Body drive unit 36 ... Variable winning device 36a ... Large winning opening 36b ... Opening and closing door 36c ... Variable winning drive unit 37 ... Special figure unit 37a ... First result display unit 37b .. .2nd result display unit 37c ... 1st hold display unit 39 ... Round display unit 40 ... Variable display unit 41 ... Design display device 41a ... Display surface 42 ... Nail 43 .. Out port 44 ... Induction passage 45 ... Main display 46 ... Speaker 47 ... Various lamps 51 ... 1st control unit 52 ... 2nd control unit 53 ... 3rd control Unit 54 ... Tank 55 ... Tank rail 56 ... Case rail 60 ... Main controller 61 ... Main control board 62 ... Main MPU
63 ... Main ROM
63a ... Win / fail table storage area 63b ... Sorting table storage area 63c ... Reach judgment table storage area 63d ... Fluctuation time table storage area 63e ... Stop result table storage area 63f ... Command Information storage area 64 ... Main RAM
64a ... Lottery counter buffer 64b ... Hold information storage area 64c ... Judgment processing execution area 64d ... Various counter areas 64e ... Various flag storage areas 64f ... First judgment processing result storage area 70 ... payout control device 71 ... payout device 80 ... launch control device 81 ... game ball launch mechanism 85 ... power supply device 86 ... power failure monitoring circuit 90 ... voice emission control device 91. .. Sound emission control board 92 ... Sound light side MPU
93 ... Sound light side ROM
93a ... Production pattern table storage area 93b ... Variable display pattern table storage area 94 ... Sound / light side RAM
94a ... Various flag storage areas 94b ... Various counter areas 94c ... Lottery counter area 100 ... Display control device 101 ... Display control board 102 ... Display side MPU
103 ... Program ROM
104 ... Work RAM
106 ... Character ROM
107 ... Video RAM
110 ... 2nd start port unit 111 ... 1st rotating body 111a ... Rotating shaft 111b ... 1st recess 111s ... Detection sensor 112 ... 2nd rotating body 112a ... Rotating shaft 112b ... 2nd recess 113 ... 1st covering member 113a ... Upper opening 113b ... Lower opening 114 ... Second covering member 114a ... Upper opening 114b ... Lower Side opening 115 ... Falling port 115s ... Detection sensor 116 ... Out port 117 ... Bulk partition 118a ... Switch 118b ... Switch 118c ... Switch 119a ... Accessory 119b. .. Character 119c ... Character PA ... Game area PA1 ... First part game area PA2 ... Second part game area

Claims (1)

Launch means and
A first ball entry section where a game ball launched into the game area of the game board by the launch means can enter.
An acquisition means for acquiring random number information based on the entry into the first entry section, and
A determination means that executes a predetermined determination based on the random number information acquired by the acquisition means, and
An operation executing means for executing a unit game rotation operation for displaying a display corresponding to the result of the predetermined determination based on the ball entering the first ball entry unit.
A detection means for detecting the entry of a ball into a predetermined area,
Based on the detection by the detection means, the stop means for executing the stop process, which is the process for stopping the start of the unit game rotation operation based on the ball entering the first ball entry portion by the action execution means, and the stop means.
It is a game machine equipped with
The stopping means includes means for stopping the start of the unit game rotation operation for a predetermined period when detected by the detecting means.
The game machine
A second ball entry portion configured to allow the game ball to enter after being detected by the detection means, and
A means for acquiring random number information based on the entry into the second entry section, and
A means for executing a predetermined determination based on the random number information related to the second ball entry portion acquired by the acquisition means, and
With
The game ball that has entered the second ball entry portion is always guided to a region that is disadvantageous to the player.
A gaming machine characterized in that the unit game rotation operation may not be executed by the stop means at the timing when the game ball enters the second entry portion after being detected by the detection means. ..