JP6799838B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and can be particularly applied to a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, when a game ball enters the starting port, the identification information is variablely displayed based on a predetermined variation mode, and when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode, the big winning opening is opened. As a state, it is known that a player plays a special game in which a large amount of game profit can be obtained. This type of gaming machine includes a large winning device unit having a large winning opening, and the large winning device unit may be attached from the surface side of the game board (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 11-267286

The gaming machine of Patent Document 1 is provided with a variable winning device having a door that can be opened and closed, and the variable winning device is attached so as to project from the front side of the game board to the game area. Further, the variable winning device is also provided with other entrances and decorative members, and many of them are provided so as to project toward the surface side (game area side) of the game board. When such a configuration is adopted, the variable winning device can be made to stand out by the large game member. On the other hand, a large area of the game area is occupied by the variable winning device, the flow path of the game ball is reduced, and the diversification of the flow mode of the game ball is hindered. As a result, the variety of game production is lost, and there is a risk that the game entertainment will be reduced.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to secure a game area around a variable ball entry device having an opening / closing member that can be opened / closed to diversify the game production. , To improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of the first invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is
A game board member in which a game area in which a game ball flows down is formed on the front surface side and a game component fitting portion is formed on the back surface side.
Identification information display means that variablely displays identification information based on the establishment of predetermined conditions,
A variable ball entry device having a variable ball entry port that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter, and a variable ball entry device.
A gaming machine provided with a special game execution means for executing a special game in which the variable entrance is enabled to enter the ball when the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific result.
The variable ball entry device is
A box portion in which the variable entry port is formed and has a game ball passage through which a game ball entered from the variable entry port passes, and an open state or the variable state in which the variable entry port is in a ball-entry state. It has an opening / closing member that can rotate in a closed state that makes the ball entry port unable to enter, and a shaft support that is provided in the box and supports a rotating shaft that rotates the opening / closing member. Configured
In the game component fitting portion of the game board member, a through-shaped opening, a first fitting portion into which the box portion is fitted, and a second fitting portion into which the shaft support portion is fitted are provided. Formed,
The variable ball entry device fits the box portion into the first fitting portion and the shaft support portion into the second fitting portion from the back surface side of the game board member. It is installed in the game part fitting part and
When the variable ball entry port is disabled, the opening and closing member closes the opening to prevent the game ball from entering the inside of the box.
When the variable entry port is in a ball-entry state, the opening / closing member is rotated toward the game area to open the opening, so that the game ball can enter the inside of the box from the opening. It is characterized by enabling a sphere.

According to such a game machine, a game board member having a game area formed on the front surface side and a game component fitting portion for fitting a predetermined game component on the back surface side, and a variable entry ball having a variable entry port. The variable ball entry device includes a box portion having a variable ball entry port and a game ball passage, an opening / closing member for opening / closing the variable ball entry port, and a rotation axis of the opening / closing member. It has a shaft branch and a shaft branch. Then, the box portion and the shaft support portion of the variable ball entry device are fitted and installed in the game component fitting portions (first fitting portion and second fitting portion) from the back surface side of the game board member. Further, when the variable entrance is disabled, the opening formed in the game board member is closed by the opening / closing member to prevent the game ball from entering the game ball passage in the box portion. Further, when the variable entry port is in a ball-entry state, the opening / closing member rotates toward the game area to open the opening formed in the game board member, and the game ball flowing down the game area is released. , It becomes acceptable to the game ball passage in the box part through the opening.

As a result, the variable ball entry device is installed on the back surface side of the game board member, and the configuration in which the member of the variable ball entry device always protrudes to the game area side (front of the game board member) is eliminated as much as possible, and the game board member. In the front side region of the game ball, it is possible to smoothly and diversify the flow mode of the game ball. Further, this makes it possible to secure an installation space for game parts (game nails, etc.) on the surface side of the game board member, and to secure a free design space. Further, on the back surface side of the game board member, at least two places of the box portion and the shaft support portion constituting the variable ball entry device are formed on the back surface side of the game board member, respectively, in the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion. By fitting and fixing the ball, the positioning and mounting work of the variable ball entry device can be easily and surely performed. As a result, it is possible to prevent as much as possible the occurrence of a situation in which the variable ball entry port is not in a ball-fillable state due to an assembly failure of the variable ball entry device or the like.

According to the game machine of the present invention, it is possible to secure a game area around the variable ball entry device to diversify the game production and improve the game interest.

It is a front view of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a back view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board of the Example of this invention. It is an enlarged view of the main display shown in FIG. 3, and is the figure which shows the display which the game machine includes. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the game machine. It is a table showing the correspondence between the type of big hit and the opening pattern of the big winning opening. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by the game control microcomputer. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot type determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a normal figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol hit / miss judgment process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of a process during a normal symbol change. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of ordinary electric accessory processing. It is a flowchart of a special figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 2 It is a flowchart of a random number shift process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 1 is a flowchart of random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a large winning opening closing process. It is a flowchart of the input / discharge number matching determination process. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the start ball entry processing. It is a flowchart of power-off monitoring processing. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 2ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a partially enlarged view of the game board 2. (A) It is a perspective view of the 1st unit. (B) It is a figure which shows the positional relationship between the 1st unit and a light emitting part. It is a figure which shows the positional relationship between the 1st unit and a privilege notification board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd unit. It is a figure which shows the 3rd unit. It is an exploded perspective view of the 1st unit, the 2nd unit, and the 3rd unit. It is a partially enlarged view of the 3rd unit of Example 2. FIG. (A) It is a figure which shows the protection member of Example 2. (B) It is a figure which shows the privilege notification board of Example 2. It is a perspective view which shows the surface of a game board. It is a perspective view which shows a part of the back surface of a game board. It is a perspective view which shows the surface of the front member. It is a perspective view which shows the back surface of the front member. It is a perspective view which shows the surface of the 3rd unit.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to examples. In the following, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed with the end of the variable display of the symbol, the pachinko gaming machine capable of executing the winning game capable of giving a predetermined amount of game profit (for example, a prize ball) to the player. , An example to which the present invention is applied will be described.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 50, and the gaming board 2 is a gaming machine. It is detachably configured from the frame 50. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the game board 2 is removed from the game machine frame 50. The game machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51 having a decorative surface, a main body frame 52 for attaching a game board 2 and the like, and an outer frame 53 for attaching the pachinko game machine 1 to the island equipment of the hall. The front frame 51, the main body frame 52, and the outer frame 53 are pivotally supported on one side end side and are configured to be openable and closable, respectively.

Further, the front frame 51 can supply a launch handle 60 for launching a game ball with a firing intensity according to a player's operation amount (rotation angle), and a game ball that stores and stores the game ball to the launcher side. A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 and a surplus ball saucer (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply plate 61 are provided. Further, the front frame 51 includes a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b (collectively, these two effect buttons) that can be operated by the player during execution of a game effect that is executed as the game progresses. Therefore, a simple "directing button 63") is provided. As for the plurality of effect buttons, the effect buttons to be used can be properly used according to the type of game effect.

Further, the front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67. The configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the embodiment of the first embodiment, and any input detecting means (for example,) that can detect the input from the player or that the player directly contacts the button portion to input the effect button 63. , Appearance type, touch sensor type, etc.), or non-contact type input detection means (photoelectric type, etc.) that detects that a part of the player's body is in close proximity and inputs. Good.

The game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 flows down, surrounded by a rail member 4. Further, the game board 2 is provided with a board surface lamp 5 for decoration. A plurality of game nails 16 for guiding a game ball are projected in the game area 3. Further, a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4, and it is possible to prevent the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side.

An image display device 7 composed of a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with an effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as an “effect symbol display unit”) on which the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol, which will be described later. The effect symbol display area 7b is composed of, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, and the middle effect is displayed in the middle symbol display area. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right.

Further, each of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information) representing numbers from "1" to "9", for example. The left, middle, and right effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b are displayed on the first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as "first special symbol display unit") described later (see FIG. 4). The result of the variation display of the first special symbol and the result of the variation display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as the "second special symbol display unit") (that is, the judgment of whether or not the special symbol is correct). (Simply referred to as "win / fail judgment") is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. It should be noted that any of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the effect symbol may be simply referred to as "design" or "identification information".

For example, if the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit, a triple-digit identical doublet (also called a "big hit effect symbol") such as "777", a preset chance symbol such as "135", or " It is possible to stop and display the effect symbol with a special symbol (also referred to as "special symbol") such as "3 ★ 3". In addition, in the case of deviation, at least one of the three symbols such as "637" and "373" may be stopped and displayed with a different pattern (also referred to as "off effect symbol"). It is possible.

As a result, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the stopped display of the effect symbol. That is, in general, the player does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, but rather directs the result. See and grasp the effect symbol displayed in the symbol display area 7b. Then, in the first embodiment, for the jackpots other than the 2R jackpot and the 7R jackpot, which will be described later, the symbol confirmation effect when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed (confirmed display) is, for example, the display screen 7a (effect). It is decided that the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed at the substantially center of the symbol display area 7b) so that the player can easily recognize the occurrence of the jackpot (first effect mode), and the 2R jackpot and the 7R jackpot are performed. With respect to, for example, it is difficult to recognize the occurrence of a big hit by displaying the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R in a small stop display or shortening the stop display time at the corner of the display screen 7a (second). It is decided to perform in the production mode). It is not necessary to separately provide the positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas, and the left, middle, and right effect symbol display areas may be used as the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). .. In addition, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode of scrolling display in the up / down, left / right, diagonal directions, and the like.

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying a game effect (effect pattern game effect) using the effect pattern as described above, a big hit game effect executed in association with the big hit game and a waiting for customers Demonstration effects etc. are displayed. In addition, in the production symbol game production, the jackpot game production, and the demonstration production, in addition to the production symbols such as numbers, the production images other than the production symbols such as the background image and the character image are displayed.

Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) for displaying the first effect hold 9a according to the number of stored first special figure hold described later, and There is a second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display unit) that displays the second effect hold 9b according to the number of storages of the second special figure hold described later. Depending on the display mode (number of displays) of the first effect hold or the second effect hold, the number of stored first special figure hold and the second feature displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 4) described later. The number of memories of the second special figure hold displayed on the figure hold indicator 43b can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center decorative body 10 is provided near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7 so as to surround the effect symbol display area 7b. At the lower part of the center decorative body 10, a stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which the game ball can roll is provided. A hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left portion of the center decoration body 10. The warp portion 12 is provided with a warp inlet and a warp outlet, receives a game ball flowing down the game area 3 from the warp inlet, discharges the game ball from the warp outlet, and guides the game ball to the stage portion 11. The game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage portion 11 has a higher possibility than the game ball not guided to the stage portion 11, and can enter the first starting port 20 described later. Further, above the center decorative body 10, an illuminated member (board lamp 5) such as an LED is provided and can be turned on according to the game state, and a decorative member 13 in the shape of characters, figures, or the like is arranged. There is.

Further, a movable decorative member 14 that is above the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13 is provided so as to be able to move along with the game effect. In FIG. 3, only a part of the movable decorative member 14 is visible, but for example, the movable decorative member falls downward with the execution of the game effect having a relatively high possibility of hitting, and the movable decoration The member covers the front surface of the display screen 7a, and most of the member becomes visible. As a result, the player will have a higher expectation for the hit. Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 including a non-variable first starting port 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change is provided. Based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, a random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the determination of whether or not the first special symbol is correct (first special symbol is correct or not). Judgment) is executed, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment.

At the lower right of the image display device 7 in the game area 3, there is a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as a “variable start port”) provided with a variable second start port 21 for changing the ease of entering the game ball. It is provided. Based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21, a random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the accuracy of the second special symbol is determined (the second special symbol is determined). ) Is executed, the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment. The variable winning device 22 includes a movable member (blade member) 23, and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23.

By this opening / closing operation, the second starting port 21 can be changed from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (open state) in which the possibility of entering the game ball is higher than that of the first mode. is there. The movable member 23 is driven by the second starting port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In the first embodiment, the second starting port 21 is capable of entering the game ball only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and is unable to enter the game ball when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. There is. The second starting port 21 is perfect when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, as long as the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than when the game ball is in the open state. It does not have to be something that makes it impossible to enter the ball.

Further, on the right side of the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a first big prize device 31 (also referred to as a "first variable ball entry port") having a first big prize opening 30 is provided, and the game area 3 On the right side of the first start opening 20 in the above, a second big winning device 36 (also referred to as a “second variable ball entry opening”) provided with a second big winning opening 35 is provided. In the first embodiment, the first large winning device 31 (first large winning opening 30) is arranged above the second large winning device 36 (second large winning opening 35). Further, the first prize-winning device 31 includes a blade-shaped opening / closing member 32, and opens and closes the first prize-winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by the first large winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). A game ball can enter the first large winning opening 30 only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, the first variable entry port 31 is in a state in which the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state in which the game ball can enter (open state) due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 32. It can be changed to.

Further, the second special winning device 36 includes a plate-shaped opening / closing member 37, and opens and closes the second special winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by the second large winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). The second large winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state. That is, the second variable entry port 36 is in a state in which the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state in which the game ball can enter (open state) due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 37. It can be changed to. In addition, the second large winning device 36 identifies a specific area 39 and a non-specific area 49 through which a game ball entered in the second large winning opening 35 can pass, and a game ball entering the second large winning opening 35. It is configured to include a movable piece 150 for guiding (sorting) to the region 39 or the non-specific region 49.

The movable piece 150 is driven by a movable piece solenoid 151 (see FIG. 5), and the movable piece 150 is triggered by the opening of the second large winning opening 35, in other words, the opening operation of the opening / closing member 37. The operation is started. When the movable piece solenoid 151 is OFF, that is, when the movable piece 150 is not operating (non-operating state), the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35 is guided to the non-specific area 49 and is guided to the specific area 49. It becomes impossible to pass through 39 (for example, the embodiment shown in FIG. 42). On the other hand, when the movable piece solenoid 151 is ON, that is, when the movable piece 150 is operating (operating state), the movable piece 150 rotates about the rotation shaft 150a from the mode shown in FIG. 42. Then, the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35 is guided to the specific area 39 and can pass through the specific area 39. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the high probability state described later is generated based on the detection that at least one of the gaming balls that have entered the second major winning opening 35 has passed through the specific area 39. .. That is, the specific area 39 is a probability variation operation port. Such a specific area 39 is not provided in the first large winning device 31. Details of the opening of the second prize opening 35 (opening operation of the opening / closing member 37) and the operation of the movable piece 150 will be described later. The high probability state is one of the game benefits given to the player separately from the special game.

A gate 28 (game ball passage port) through which a game ball can pass is provided in the right side area of the center decoration body 10 in the game area 3. Based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, it is normally determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is opened. As the symbol hit / miss judgment is executed, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol hit / fail judgment. When the hit normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 21 is opened. Further, a plurality of general entry ports 27 are provided in the lower part of the game area 3. The game area 3 in which various entrances and the like are arranged is divided into a left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side. Can be divided into. The method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called left-handed, and the method of launching the game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called right-handed. .. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game is started, the ball is left-handed to enter the first starting port 20. On the other hand, when the game state changes due to a hit in the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the first starting opening 20, the gate 28, the second starting opening 21, the first big winning opening 30, and the second The aim is to enter the large winning opening 35. Then, when a game ball enters the first start opening, the second start opening, the first big winning opening, the second big winning opening, and the general entry opening, each entry opening is predetermined. A number of game balls (also called "prize balls") are paid out.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is arranged at the lower right of the game board 2. On the main display 40, the first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) for variable display and stop display of the first special symbol, and the second special symbol display for variable display and stop display of the second special symbol are displayed. A device 41b (second special symbol display unit) and a normal symbol display 42 (ordinary symbol display unit) for variable display and stop display of normal symbols are included. Further, the main display 40 has a first special symbol hold indicator 43a for displaying the number of stored numbers of the hit / fail determination information (first special symbol hold) related to the first special symbol, and a hit / fail determination information (first) related to the second special symbol. Includes a second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored items of 2 special figure hold) and a normal figure hold indicator 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42. ing.

Further, the main display 40 has a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment or the second special symbol hit / miss judgment is a hit, the first special symbol hit / miss judgment or the second special symbol hit / miss judgment. When the result is a hit, the round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the winning game to be executed, the game state indicator 46 indicating that the probability fluctuation function is activated, and the launch direction of the game ball, that is, right-handed A launch direction indicator 47 is included to indicate whether the state should be left or right. The various indicators included in these main indicators 40 are displayed and controlled by the main control unit described later. The variation display of the first special symbol is performed when the game ball enters the first starting port 20. The variation display of the second special symbol is performed when the game ball enters the second starting port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display unit 41. Further, the first special figure holding display 43a and the second special figure holding display 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure holding display unit 43.

In the special symbol display unit 41, the special symbol (identification information) is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, then stopped and displayed, and the ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 according to the stopped displayed special symbol (stop symbol). The result of the lottery (special symbol winning / failing judgment, big hit lottery) based on the above is notified. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the judgment of whether or not the special symbol is correct. When the stop symbol is a predetermined specific special symbol (specific identification information) (that is, when it is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol), the open pattern corresponding to the type of the specific special symbol displayed as stopped is used. A special game (big hit game) is performed in which the 1st big winning opening 30 or the 2nd big winning opening 35 is opened. The opening pattern of the large winning openings (first large winning opening 30 and second large winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "ip", and a special symbol corresponding to the result of the first special symbol hit / fail determination is displayed. indicate. For example, when the result of the first special symbol hit / fail determination is the first jackpot (15R jackpot), the three LEDs of "ijn" are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R first jackpot symbol). Further, when the second big hit (12R big hit) is reached, the three LEDs of "ijk" are turned on and the rest are turned off (12R second big hit symbol). In addition, when the third big hit (12R big hit) is reached, the three LEDs of "ijl" are turned on and the rest are turned off (12R third big hit symbol). When the 4th big hit (7R big hit) is reached, the 4 LEDs of "jnop" are turned on and the rest are turned off (7R 4th big hit symbol). In addition, when the fifth big hit (7R big hit) is reached, the four LEDs of "mnop" are turned on and the rest are turned off (7R 5th big hit symbol). In addition, when it comes off, the two LEDs of "lo" are turned on and the rest are turned off (off symbol). On the other hand, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "a to h", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol hit / miss determination. For example, when the result of the second special symbol hit / fail determination is the sixth big hit (15R big hit), the three LEDs of "abd" are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R sixth big hit symbol). In addition, when the 7th big hit (2R big hit) is reached, the four LEDs of "cdeh" are turned on and the rest are turned off (2R 7th big hit symbol). In addition, when the 8th big hit (2R big hit) is reached, the three LEDs of "cdgh" are turned on and the rest are turned off (2R 8th big hit symbol). In addition, when it comes off, the two LEDs of "eh" are turned on and the rest are turned off (off symbol). Before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the variation display is, for example, so that light repeatedly flows from left to right in a predetermined order. Each LED can be turned on.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, various information (“acquisition information”” such as a random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct is based on the ball entering. (Also referred to as) is acquired, and the acquired various information is temporarily stored in the special figure holding storage unit 85 formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball enters the first start port 20, it is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 85a as the first special figure hold, and if the ball enters the second start port 21, the second special figure is reserved. It is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b as a hold. An upper limit is set for the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 85, and the upper limit value in the first embodiment is four each. The first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b are also referred to as "first acquisition information storage means" and "second acquisition information storage means", respectively, and are also generally referred to as "acquisition information storage means". ..

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the special symbol hold means to determine the random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not corresponding to the special symbol hold, and to execute the variable display of the special symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be immediately executed at the time of the entry, that is, the variation of the special symbol. Even when the display is being executed or the special game is being executed, the right to determine whether or not the special symbol is correct for the incoming ball can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

Then, the number of such special figure hold indicators is displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Specifically, the first special figure hold indicator 43a is composed of two LEDs of "uv", and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special figure hold, the first special figure is held. It displays the number of holds. For example, when the number of holds is 0, both LEDs are turned off, such as "u □ v □" (for example, □: off, ●: red, ▲: green), and the number of holds is 1. In the case of, the display mode can be such that the LED of u is turned off and the LED of v is turned on in red, such as “u □ v ●”. Further, when the number of holds is 2, the display mode can be such that the LED of u is turned on in red and the LED of v is turned off, such as “u ● v □”. Further, when the number of holds is 3, the display mode can be such that both LEDs are lit in red, such as "u ● v ●".

Further, when the number of holds is 4 (upper limit number), both LEDs can be turned on in green as in "u ▲ v ▲" to set the display mode. Further, the second special figure hold indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs of "wx", and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the second special figure hold, the second special figure hold is held. It displays a number. For example, when the number of holds is 0, both LEDs are turned off, such as "w □ x □" (for example, □: off, ●: red, ▲: green), and the number of holds 1 to 1 No. 4 is also defined in the same manner as the first special figure holding indicator 43a.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28. In the normal symbol display 42, after displaying the normal symbol fluctuatingly for a predetermined time, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, and the result of the normal symbol hit / fail determination based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is determined by the stopped display normal symbol (stop symbol). Notify. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by the judgment of whether or not the normal symbol is correct. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (hit normal symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting port 21 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current game state. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of two LEDs of "st", and displays a normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol hit / fail judgment depending on the lighting mode. Is. For example, when the determination result is a hit, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed when both LEDs are lit, such as "s ■ t ■" (for example, ■: lit, □: turned off). If the determination result is out of order, an out-of-order normal symbol in which only the LED of "t" is lit, such as "s □ t ■", is displayed. It should be noted that the off-normal symbol is not a specific ordinary symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is executed for a predetermined fluctuation time. The mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on and off. is there.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, various information (also referred to as "acquired information") such as a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is correct is acquired based on the passage, and various acquired information is acquired. Is temporarily stored as a normal figure hold in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 formed in the RAM of the main control unit. An upper limit is set for the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure reservation storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in the first embodiment is four.

The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not corresponding to the normal symbol hold, and to execute the variable display of the ordinary symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be executed immediately at the time of passing, that is, when the variation display of the normal symbol is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even so, it is possible to reserve the right to judge whether or not a normal symbol is correct for the passage of a predetermined number up to a predetermined number. Then, the number of such a normal figure hold is displayed on the normal figure hold indicator 44. Specifically, the normal figure hold indicator 44 is composed of two LEDs of "qr", and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs according to the number of normal figure hold. is there. For example, when the number of holds is 0, both LEDs are turned off, such as "q □ r □" (for example, □: off, ●: red, ▲: green), and the number of holds is 1. In the case of, the display mode can be such that the LED of q is turned off and the LED of r is turned on in red, such as “q □ r ●”. Further, the number of hold numbers 2 to 4 is also defined in the same manner as in the first special figure hold indicator 43a.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 5. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment is a main control board 80 (also referred to as a “main control unit”, which is also referred to as a “game control unit”) that controls game profits such as a special symbol winning / failing determination, a normal symbol winning / failing determination, and a transition of a game state. ”), Sub-control board 90 (also referred to as“ sub-control unit ”and“ effect control unit ”) that controls the effect to be executed as the game progresses, and payout control that controls the payout of the game ball. Substrate 110 (also referred to as "payout control unit"), effect symbol 8 displayed on the image display device 7, symbol displayed on the effect display 102, effect 1 special figure hold indicator 103a, and effect 2 special figure. It includes an image control board 100 (image control unit) and the like that control the display of the hold display 103b and the like. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board storage case for storing the main control board 80 is provided in a substantially central portion on the rear surface side (back surface side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and above the main control board case. Is provided with a storage case for an image control board or the like that houses the voice control board 106, the lamp control board 107, and the image control board 100, and the sub control board that houses the sub control board 90 is stored on the storage case for the image control board or the like. A case is provided. Further, a payout control board case for accommodating the payout control board is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power supply board case for accommodating the power supply board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

A game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data (information) to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 87 (I / O port unit). The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. Further, the ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-described special figure holding storage unit 85 (first special figure holding storage unit 85a and second special figure holding storage unit 85b) and the normal drawing holding storage unit 86. ..

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via the relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a first starting port sensor 20a, a second starting port sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first winning opening sensor 30a, a second winning opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and non-specific. The area sensor 49a and the general entry sensor 27a are connected. These various sensors are also referred to as "detection means".

The first start port sensor 20a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first large winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second large winning opening 35, and detects the game ball that has passed through the specific area 39 among the game balls that have entered the second large winning opening 35. is there. The non-specific area sensor 49a is provided in the non-specific area 49 in the second large winning opening 35, and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 49 among the game balls that have entered the second large winning opening 35. Is what you do. The general entry port sensor 27a is provided in each general entry port 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the general entry port 27.

Further, as solenoids, a second starting port solenoid 24, a first large winning opening solenoid 33, a second large winning opening solenoid 38, and a movable piece solenoid 151 are connected. These various solenoids are also referred to as "driving means". The second starting port solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22, and the first winning opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening / closing member 32 of the first winning device 31. is there. The second prize-winning port solenoid 38 is for driving the opening / closing member 37 of the second prize-winning device 36, and the movable piece solenoid 151 is for driving the movable piece 150 of the second prize-winning device 36. is there. Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol hold indicator 43a, a second special symbol hold indicator 43b, and a general drawing. A hold indicator 44, a round indicator 45, a game state indicator 46, a launch direction indicator 47, and a hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, the display control of these main indicators 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 is stored in a payout device 120 for paying out prize balls and rental balls, and a card unit 135 (a prepaid card (game value storage medium) installed adjacent to the pachinko game machine 1 and inserted). (A device that enables ball lending based on the information provided) is connected, and the launch device 112 is connected via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as a “launch control unit”). The launcher 112 includes a launch handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 110 is equipped with a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (also referred to as a “payout control microcomputer”) that controls payout of game balls of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the payout of game balls, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The payout control microcomputer 116 uses the payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko game machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. It drives and pays out prize balls and pays out rental balls. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 of the launching device 112 (see FIG. 1), the touch sensor 114 detects the player's contact with the launch handle 60, and the launch volume 115 rotates the launch handle 60. Detect the amount. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a one-chip microcomputer 91 for effect control (“microcomputer for effect control”) that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the game effect as the game progresses, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. There is. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. Further, the ROM may be externally attached.

The image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 displays an image on the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (“image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The display control of the device 7, the effect display 102, the effect 1 special figure hold display 103a, and the effect 2 hold display 103b is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. The ROM of the image control board 100 contains still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols, hold symbols, etc.). And image data such as background images are stored. The CPU of the image control board 100 reads image data from the ROM based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, the display control is executed based on the read image data.

The effect display 102 is composed of two LEDs, performs variable display and stop display in accordance with the variable display and stop display of the effect symbol 8, and turns on / off the two LEDs or combines the colors to produce the effect symbol. Stop display is performed in a display mode showing the display result of 8 (result of the special symbol winning / failing determination). Further, the effect 1 special figure hold indicator 103a and the effect 2 hold indicator 103b are also composed of two LEDs. Then, by turning on / off the two LEDs, or by combining colors, the effect 1st special figure hold indicator 103a is displayed on the 1st effect hold display area 9c by the number of holds and the 1st special figure hold indicator 43a. The display is controlled in a display mode showing the same number of holds as the number of holds to be displayed. Further, the effect second special figure hold indicator 103b is displayed in a display mode showing the same number of holds as the number of holds displayed in the second effect hold display area 9d and the number of holds displayed by the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Be controlled. This is to display the character symbol on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect symbol display unit), or operate the movable decorative member 14 to display the character symbol on substantially the entire effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol display unit) on the display screen 7a. By covering the effect symbol, the first effect hold display unit, or a part or all of the second effect hold display unit may not be visible, such a display is provided. .. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided in place of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, or the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU of the image control board 100 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the light emission pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinguishing, light emitting color, etc.) of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The lamp data) is determined from the data stored in the ROM, and the lighting of the lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 is controlled via the lamp control board 107. Further, the board surface lamp 5 has a first light emitting unit and a second light emitting unit, which will be described later. Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 controls the light emission of the board lamp 5 including the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit, the frame lamp 66, and the like in a predetermined mode, and performs an effect of notifying the feasibility of the privilege. It should be noted that the feasibility may indicate an abstract (approximate) possibility such as high probability, medium probability, low probability, etc., and 0%, a predetermined value larger than 0% and smaller than 100%. The probability of, 100%, etc. may be shown. In addition, as a privilege, a big hit or a high probability state (passing through a specific area) can be mentioned.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Although only a part of the movable decorative member 14 is visible in FIG. 1, it is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10. The effect control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as “drive data”) for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode from the data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. The operation of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the determined operation pattern data. A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control or operation control of the movable decorative member 14. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and the data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

Further, the sub-control board 90 has a first effect button detection switch 63c and a second effect button detection switch 63c that detect that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) has been operated (pushed, rotated, pulled, etc.). The effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal is output to the sub-control board 90 such as the corresponding effect button detection switch.

Next, the control related to the hit / fail determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment will be described. As a result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment, there are "big hit" and "miss". At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41, and at the time of "off", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. If it is determined to be a big hit, a "special game" is executed in which the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the special symbol displayed as stopped. A special game that is executed as a big hit is called a "big hit game".

There are multiple types of jackpots. As shown in FIG. 6, the types of jackpots include "15R (round) 1st jackpot", "12R 2nd jackpot", "12R 3rd jackpot", "7R 4th jackpot", and "7R 5th jackpot". There are a total of eight types, "15R 6th jackpot", "2R 7th jackpot" and "2R 8th jackpot". "15R 1st jackpot" and "15R 6th jackpot" are jackpots in which the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the big prize opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is 15 times, and "12R first big hit". "2 big hits" and "12R 3rd big hits", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the big winning openings (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is 12 times, "7R 4th big hits" and The "7R 5th jackpot" is a jackpot in which the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the jackpot (1st jackpot 30 or 2nd jackpot 35) is 7 times, and "2R 7th jackpot" and "2Rth" "8 big hits" is a big hit in which the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is 2 times. In each of these big hits, only the second big winning opening 35 (upper big winning opening) is opened while the first big winning opening 30 is closed in the first and second rounds, and the third and subsequent rounds are odd rounds. The first big winning opening 30 (lower big winning opening) and the second big winning opening 35 (upper big winning opening) are opened in even rounds. That is, after the third round, the first large winning opening 30 (lower large winning opening) and the second large winning opening 35 (upper large winning opening) are alternately opened (large shown in FIG. 6). See the opening order column for the winning opening opening pattern). A predetermined interval time (closing time) is set between each round. In the first embodiment, the interval time between the first round and the second round, and the second round and the third round are set. The interval time between the rounds is 2000 ms (2 seconds), and the interval time between the other rounds is 200 ms (0.2 seconds).

Here, the big winning opening opening pattern during the big hit game will be described. First, in the odd-numbered rounds after the third round, the first large winning opening 30 is opened until 25,000 ms (25 seconds) elapses from the start of the round, and is closed after the elapse of 25,000 ms (25 seconds) to end the round. That is, the first large winning opening 30 is opened once per round. By hitting right into the first large winning opening 30 opened in this opening pattern, it is possible to easily enter a game ball. In the odd round, the second big winning opening 35 is kept in a closed state (a state in which the ball cannot be entered, a state in which the game ball cannot be accepted). On the other hand, in the even-numbered rounds after the third round, the second big winning opening 35 is opened until 15,000 ms (15 seconds) elapses from the start of the round, and then 1000 ms (1 second) is closed between each opening. At the same time, the opening of 1000 ms (1 second) is performed twice, the opening of 3000 ms (3 seconds) is performed once, and the opening of 1000 ms (1 second) is performed twice, respectively, and then the round is ended. That is, the opening of the second large winning opening 35 is performed a plurality of times (here, 6 times) per round. By hitting right into the second big winning opening 35 that opens with this opening pattern, it is possible to easily enter a game ball at the time of opening the first 15,000 ms (15 seconds), and at other times of opening. There may be cases where the ball is balled and cases where the ball is not entered. In the even-numbered rounds, the first big winning opening 30 is kept in a closed state (a state in which the ball cannot be entered, a state in which the game ball cannot be accepted).

Further, in the second round, the second large winning opening 35 is opened, and the movable piece 150 is operated at the start of the opening (the start of the first opening). Then, among the above-mentioned eight types of jackpots, "15R 1st jackpot", "15R 6th jackpot", "12R 2nd jackpot", "7R 4th jackpot" and "2R 7th jackpot" are specified areas. It is a big hit that opens the second big winning opening 35 in a manner that makes it easy (possible) for the game ball to pass through 39 (hereinafter, also referred to as "V passing big hit"). On the other hand, for "12R 3rd jackpot", "7R 5th jackpot" and "2R 8th jackpot", the 2nd jackpot 35 is opened in a manner in which it is difficult (impossible) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. It is a big hit to open (hereinafter also referred to as "V unpassed big hit").

Explaining the opening mode of the second big winning opening 35 and the operating mode of the movable piece 150 in the second round, in the "V passing planned jackpot", the opening / closing operation mode (opening pattern) of the second big winning opening 35 in the second round. ) Is the same mode as the even-numbered rounds after the third round described above. Then, the operation control of the movable piece 150 is started with the opening (first opening) when the second large winning opening 35 is opened until 15,000 ms (15 seconds) elapses from the start of the round. Specifically, when 80 ms have passed from the start of the first opening (that is, the start of the round) of the second large winning opening 35, the operating state (movable piece solenoid 151 is turned on) and then the non-operating state (movable). One-sided solenoid 151 is turned off), and when 2880 ms (about 2.9 seconds) elapses thereafter, the operating state (movable one-sided solenoid 151 is turned on) is set again, and a maximum of 25960 ms (about 26 seconds) elapses in this state. (See FIG. 52). Therefore, in the "V-passing jackpot", the movable piece 150 is continuously in the operating state when 3040 ms (about 3 seconds) has passed from the start of the second round, so that 15,000 ms (15 seconds) from the start of the second round. ), The game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35 can pass through the specific area 39 during the latter 11960 ms (about 12 seconds). In addition, even after the opening of 15000 ms (15 seconds) is completed, the opening of 1000 ms (1 second) is performed twice, the opening of 3000 ms (3 seconds) is performed once, and the opening of 1000 ms (1 second) is performed. Since each of the two opening times (1 second) is sequentially performed, the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35 at the time of opening can also pass through the specific area 39. As a result, the "V-passing planned jackpot" becomes a jackpot with a high probability that the gaming state after the jackpot game ends will be a high-probability state described later. By hitting right into the second large winning opening 35 that opens in such an opening pattern, it is possible to easily insert a game ball at the time of opening for the first 15,000 ms (15 seconds). At the time of opening, there may be a case where the ball enters and a case where the ball does not enter.

On the other hand, in the "V non-passing big hit", the movable piece 150 is controlled in the same manner as the "V passing big hit" from the start of the second round, and the second big winning opening 35 is 100 ms from the start of the second round ( It is opened (opens and closes for a moment) for 0.1 seconds) and then closed to end the round (see FIG. 51). Therefore, in the "V unpassed jackpot", the possibility that the game ball will enter the second big winning opening 35 in the second round is extremely low (substantially impossible), and the game ball is in the specific area 39. The possibility of passing through is extremely low (substantially impossible). As a result, the "V unpassed jackpot" is a jackpot with a low probability (no) that the gaming state after the jackpot game ends will be a high probability state described later, in other words, a normal state (low probability state) described later. It will be a big hit with a high probability. As described above, in the first embodiment, it is determined whether or not the second round of the big hit game is set to the high probability state after the big hit game is completed based on whether or not the game ball has passed to the specific area 39. It is called a "privilege determination game".

Further, the second big winning opening 35 is opened even in the first round, but the opening pattern of the second big winning opening 35 is different depending on the type of big hit. That is, in the first round of the "15R first big hit" and the "15R sixth big hit", the second big winning opening 35 is opened a plurality of times, and the mode of the opening / closing operation is the third round described above. It is the same as the subsequent even rounds. Therefore, in the first round of the "15R 1st jackpot" and the "15R 6th jackpot", it is possible to easily insert the game ball into the 2nd prize opening 35 by hitting right. In addition, the first round of "12R 2nd jackpot", "7R 4th jackpot" and "2R 7th jackpot" (V passing planned jackpot) is the above-mentioned "V non-passing scheduled jackpot" (12R 3rd jackpot, 7R). The second big winning opening 35 is opened in the same manner as in the second round of the 5th big hit and the 2R 8th big hit). That is, the second big winning opening 35 is opened for 100 ms (0.1 seconds) from the start of the round, and then closed to end the round. Therefore, in the first round of "12R 2nd big hit", "7R 4th big hit" and "2R 7th big hit" (V passing big hit), there is a possibility that the game ball will enter the 2nd big winning opening 35. It will be extremely low (practically impossible).

In addition, the first round of "12R 3rd jackpot", "7R 5th jackpot" and "2R 8th jackpot" is the above-mentioned "12R 2nd jackpot", "7R 4th jackpot" and "2R 7th jackpot". The second big winning opening 35 is opened a plurality of times in a manner in which the first round and the second round are connected (see FIG. 49). That is, the opening pattern of the 2nd big winning opening 35 in the 1st round of "12R 3rd big hit", "7R 5th big hit" and "2R 8th big hit" which are "V unpassed big hits" is "V passing". The first and second rounds of "12R 2nd jackpot", "7R 4th jackpot" and "2R 7th jackpot", which are "planned jackpots", are combined including the interval time (2000ms in this case) between them. It is an aspect. Specifically, the second prize opening 35 is opened for 100 ms (0.1 seconds) from the start of the round, then closed for 2000 ms, opened for 15,000 ms (15 seconds), and then closed for 1000 ms (1 second). Is sandwiched between the respective openings, and the 1000 ms (1 second) opening is performed twice, the 3000 ms (3 seconds) opening is performed once, and the 1000 ms (1 second) opening is performed twice, respectively. Therefore, in the first round of "12R 3rd jackpot", "7R 5th jackpot" and "2R 8th jackpot", apparently, "12R 2nd jackpot", "7R 4th jackpot" and "2R 7th jackpot" This is the same as when the first and second rounds of "big hit" are performed (end of the second round) (see FIG. 49). As a result, it becomes difficult for the player to distinguish between "V-passing planned jackpot" and "V-non-passing scheduled jackpot" (for example, "7R 4th jackpot" and "7R 5th jackpot") having the same number of rounds. Then, in the first embodiment, the movable piece 150 (distribution member) for distributing whether or not to guide the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35 to the specific area 39 is operated only in the second round. It is supposed to be allowed to operate and not to operate in other rounds. From this, for the player, when a big hit with the number of rounds of "12", "7", and "2" occurs, pay attention to the opening / closing operation of the second big winning opening 35 from the first round in the big hit game. Even if this is done, it is difficult to determine whether or not the game state after the end of the big hit game is in the high probability state described later (whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 39).

The distribution probability of each jackpot in the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is 35% for the 15R first jackpot, 5% for the 12R second jackpot, 30% for the 12R third jackpot, and 7R fourth. The jackpot is 10%, the 7R 5th jackpot is 20%, and when divided into the V-passing jackpot and the V-non-passing jackpot, the V-passing jackpot is 50% and the V-non-passing jackpot is 50%. There is. On the other hand, the distribution probability of each big hit in the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol (special figure 2) is 60% for the 15R first big hit, 20% for the 2R 7th big hit, and 20% for the 2R 8th big hit. When divided into a jackpot scheduled to pass V and a jackpot scheduled to pass V, the jackpot scheduled to pass V is 80% and the jackpot scheduled to pass V is 20%. That is, when a big hit is made by the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol based on the ball entering the second starting port 21, which is facilitated by the operation of the opening extension function (generation of a high base state) described later. Compared to the case where a big hit is made by the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol based on the entry into the first starting port 20, there is a high possibility that the big hit will be a 15R big hit, and the possibility of a big hit scheduled to pass through V will be high. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game is played in the second starting port 21 rather than being a big hit in the hit / fail judgment (big hit lottery of the first special symbol) performed when the game ball enters the first starting port 20. It is set so that it is more likely that the player will be advantageous if the ball hits the ball in the winning / failing judgment (the big hit lottery of the second special symbol). That is, the player plays the game in anticipation of entering the second starting port 21. This is particularly remarkable during the operation of the opening extension function in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 increases.

Here, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination of whether it is a big hit or a miss is performed based on a "special symbol hit / miss judgment random number (also referred to as" hit / miss judgment information ")", and the type of big hit when a big hit is obtained. The determination is made based on the "random number for determining the jackpot type (also referred to as" random number for determining symbol "and" information for determining symbol ")". As shown in FIG. 7A, the random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct takes a value in the range of "0 to 629", and the random number for determining the jackpot type takes a value in the range of "0 to 99". In addition, the random numbers (acquisition information) acquired based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 include a random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not, a random number for determining the jackpot type, and a "variable pattern random number". (Also called "fluctuation pattern information") ".

The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including a fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of "0 to 198". Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage of the gate 28 include the normal symbol hit / miss determination random numbers shown in FIG. 7 (B). The random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 21 (ordinary symbol lottery). Ordinary symbol random numbers take values in the range of "0 to 240".

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states by a combination in which each of the functions of the probability fluctuation function, the fluctuation time shortening function, and the open extension function for the special symbol and the normal symbol is in the activated state or the non-activated state. .. For special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), the state in which the probability fluctuation function is operating is called a "high probability state", and the state in which the probability fluctuation function is not operating is called a "normal state (also called a" low probability state "). ". In the high probability state, the probability of being judged as a big hit in the special symbol hit / fail judgment is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the hit / fail judgment is performed using the jackpot judgment table for the normal state, but in the high probability state, the jackpot judgment table for the high probability state in which the value of the special symbol hit / fail judgment random number judged as the jackpot is large is used. It is used to determine whether or not it is correct (see FIG. 8 (A)). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability that the result of the variation display of the special symbol will be a big hit (the stop symbol will be the jackpot symbol) will be higher than when it is not activated.

Further, for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), the state in which the fluctuation time shortening function is operating is referred to as "time saving state", and the state in which the special symbol is not operating is referred to as "non-time saving state". In the time saving state, the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the confirmation display time) is shorter than the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the non-time saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table defined so that the fluctuation pattern having the short fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 9). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and effective ball entry to the starting port (ball entry that can be stored as special figure hold) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) may be operated at the same time, or only one of them may be operated. Then, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the ordinary symbol operate in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbol. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in the time saving state of the special symbol, and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the hit probability in the normal symbol winning / failing determination is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the normal symbol hit / fail judgment (judgment of the normal symbol) is performed using the normal symbol hit judgment table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) judged to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state. (See FIG. 8 (C)). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the result of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol will be a hit (the stop symbol will be a normal hit symbol) will be higher than when it is not activated. ..

Further, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time saving state. In the first embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 8D). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. That is, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 is operating. In addition, in the time saving state, the number of times the second starting port 21 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time saving state. That is, the function of increasing the number of times the variable winning device 22 is opened is operating. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination is successful in the non-time saving state, the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 performs the opening operation once for 0.2 seconds, and the second starting port is opened during that period. Become. Further, when the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination is successful in the time saving state, the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 is assumed to perform the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22 are operating, compared with the case where these functions are not operating. Therefore, the second starting port 21 is frequently opened, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 21 increases (also referred to as “high frequency state”). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of launched balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as the "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as the "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have.

The high base state (high frequency state) does not have to activate all the above functions. That is, by operating at least one of the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22, the function is not activated. However, it is sufficient that the second starting port is easily opened (the frequency of ball entry is high). Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state of the special symbol. A function that generates such a high base state can also be called a "high base generation function".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the gaming state after the special game is one of 15R 1st jackpot, 12R 2nd jackpot, 7R 4th jackpot, 15R 6th jackpot, and 2R 7th jackpot. If the game ball is passed through the specific area 39 during the special game, the special symbol is in a high probability state, the special symbol is in a short time state, and is in a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "high accuracy and high base state". The high-accuracy high-base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times, or when the jackpot is executed and the jackpot game is executed. If the game ball is not passed through the specific area 39, the special symbol is in the normal state, the special symbol is in the time-saving state, and the base is in the high base state.

Further, in the game state after the special game in the case of the 12R 3rd big hit and the 2R 8th big hit, it is extremely difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 during the special game. Along with the normal state of the special symbol, the special symbol becomes a time-saving state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low accuracy and high base state". The low accuracy and high base state ends when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variable display of a special symbol is executed, or when a big hit is won and the big hit game is executed. The possibility is extremely low, but if the game ball passes through the specific area 39, it will be in a “high accuracy and high base state”.

Further, in the game state after the special game when the 7R 5th big hit is reached, it is extremely difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 during the special game. The special symbol is in a non-time saving state and a low base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state". Although the possibility is extremely low, if the game ball passes through the specific area 39, it will be in a “high accuracy and high base state”.

Further, in the first embodiment, the gaming state becomes the "high probability high base state" due to the occurrence of the 12R second jackpot, and the gaming state becomes the "low probability high base state" due to the occurrence of the 12R third jackpot. In some cases, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the probability fluctuation function is activated after the end of the special game (big hit game), that is, whether it is a high probability state or a normal state (low probability state). I am trying to be. Such a state in which it is difficult to recognize whether it is a high probability state or a normal state (low probability state) is called a "probability non-notification state". Similarly, when the gaming state becomes the "high probability high base state" due to the occurrence of the 2R 7th jackpot, and when the gaming state becomes the "low probability high base state" due to the occurrence of the 2R 8th jackpot. , The state after the end of the special game (big hit game) is defined as the "probability non-notification state". In this "probability non-notification state", it is difficult (impossible) for the player to recognize whether or not the pachinko game machine 1 is in a high probability state through the appearance (appearance) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as an effect performed according to the progress of the game. Will be done. This "probability non-notification state" can be generated, for example, until a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variation display of the special symbol, which is the end condition of the "low probability high base state", is performed. On the other hand, when the gaming state becomes the "high probability high base state" due to the occurrence of any of the 15R 1st big hit, the 7R 4th big hit, and the 15R 6th big hit, this high probability high base state has a high probability. It becomes clear to the player that it is in a state, and it becomes a so-called "probability changing game state" for the player.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, three gaming states of "low probability low base state", "low probability high base state", and "high probability high base state" can be set as game states. In addition to this, a high probability state of the special symbol and a non-time saving state and a low base state of the special symbol, that is, a "high probability low base state" may be set.

In a high base state such as a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B by hitting the right side. Further, in the high base state, the second starting port 21 is easier to open than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the ball into the second starting port 21 than to enter the ball into the first starting port 20. Because it has become. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which is a trigger for determining whether or not the symbol is correct, a right-handed hit is made to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 21. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct) rather than hitting left. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is controlled to light in a predetermined manner, and notifies that the right gaming area should be fired.

On the other hand, in a low base state (for example, a low probability low base state), it is more advantageous to let the game ball enter the left game area 3A by hitting the left side. In the low base state, the second starting port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to enter the ball into the first starting port 20 than to enter the ball into the second starting port 21. Because it is. Therefore, a left-handed hit is made to allow the game ball to enter the first starting port 20. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct) rather than hitting right. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is lit (display controlled) in a predetermined manner to notify that the firing direction indicator 47 should be launched to the left game area.

Specifically, the launch direction indicator 47 is composed of two LEDs of "yz", and indicates the launch direction by turning on the LEDs according to the game state. For example, in the low base state, it is possible to notify that the left game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned off, such as "y □ z □" (for example, □: off, ■: on). it can. In addition, in the high base state, it is possible to notify that the right game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned on, such as "y ■ z ■" (for example, □: off, ■: on). it can.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation (control processing by the main control unit) of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 38. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM of the main control board 80. .. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, the initial setting is first performed (S101). In the initial settings, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, CPU settings of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) settings, and various flags, status, and counter resets. And so on. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that. In the examples and drawings, the normal symbol is "general diagram", the special symbol is "special symbol", the first special symbol is "special diagram 1" and "first special symbol", and the second special symbol is "special diagram 2". "The second special figure" is sometimes called.

Following the initial setting (S101), interrupts are disabled (S102), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S103) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the values of the various random number counters shown in FIG. 7 are updated by one. When the value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be randomly changed. The updated random number counter values are sequentially stored in a predetermined updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the main control board 80.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is completed, interrupts are enabled (S104). While interrupts are enabled, interrupt processing (S105) can be executed. This interrupt processing (S105) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80, for example, at a cycle of 4 ms. Then, between the end of the interrupt process (S105) and the start of the next interrupt process (S105), the update process of various counter values by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is repeated. Will be executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU in the interrupt disabled state, the interrupt processing (S105) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S104).

[Interrupt processing]
Next, interrupt processing (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt processing (S105), the output processing (S201) is first executed. In the output process (S201), commands (control signals) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like in each process described below. To do. Examples of the command and the like output here include information on the game state, the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination, the symbol as the jackpot type, the fluctuation pattern, and the like. The command consists of, for example, 2 bytes of information. The upper 1 byte is information about the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information about the content of the command.

In the input processing (S202) performed after the output processing (S201), various sensors (first starting port sensor 20a, second starting port sensor 21a, first large winning opening sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. The detection signal detected by the 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the general entry opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 5) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as the winning ball information. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full detection sensor that detects the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as the lower plate full data.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 7 is performed after the execution period of the timer interrupt processing (S105) and the other periods (after the end of the interrupt processing (S105)). It is performed both in the period until the next interrupt processing (S105) is started).

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203), the start port sensor detection process (S204), the normal symbol operation process (S205), the special symbol operation process (S206), and the specific area sensor detection process (S207), which will be described later. , Start ball entry processing (S208), and power failure monitoring processing (S209) are executed. After that, other processing (S210) not deeply related to the present invention is executed to end the interrupt processing (S105). Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80, the main control main processes S102 to S104 are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 ms). ), Interrupt processing (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

[Starting port sensor detection process]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). .. If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol hold balls (the number of normal symbol hold, specifically, the value of the counter that counts the number of normal figure hold provided in the RAM) It is determined whether or not it is 4 or more (S302), and if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305.

If the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more (YES in S302), proceed to S305. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S302), "1" is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S303), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value (label-TRND-H, FIG. 7B) of the normal symbol random number counter for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct or not stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is acquired. Then, the acquired random number value (acquired information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of ordinary symbol holding balls in the normal symbol holding storage unit provided in the RAM of the main control board 80.

In S305, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S305). If the game ball does not enter the second starting port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, but if the game ball enters the second starting port 21 (YES in S305), the special figure 2 The number of reserved balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) has reached four (upper limit number). Whether or not it is determined (S306). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has reached four (YES in S306), the process proceeds to S309, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than four (NO in S306), Special figure 2 Add 1 to the number of reserved balls (S307).

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not, and the random number for determining the jackpot type, which are stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM. The counter value (label-TRND-AS) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random number values shown in FIG. 7 (A) are acquired), and the acquired random number values (acquisition) are acquired. Information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the second special figure 2 in the second special figure reserved storage unit 85b.

Subsequently, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S309). ). If the game ball does not enter the first starting port 20 (NO in S309), the process ends, but if the game ball enters the first starting port 20 (YES in S309), the special figure The number of 1 reserved balls (the number of 1st special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of 1st special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) has reached 4 (upper limit number). Whether or not it is determined (S310). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 reaches four (YES in S310), the process ends, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than four (NO in S310), Special figure 1 Add "1" to the number of reserved balls (S311).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312), the value of the special symbol hit / miss determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is the same as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308). (Label-TRND-A), the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (label-TRND-AS), and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the disturbance shown in FIG. 7 (A)). (Acquire numerical values), and store the acquired random number values in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the first special figure 1 in the first special figure reserved storage unit 85a.

[Public map operation processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal drawing operation process (S205) shown in FIG. 13 after the start port sensor detection process (S204). In the normal figure operation process (S205), the process related to the normal symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and "normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. .. Then, when the "normal figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and when the "normal figure operation status" is "2" (S401). NO, YES for S403), normal symbol fluctuation processing (S404), and if the "normal symbol operation status" is "3" (NO for both S401 and S403, YES for S405), the normal symbol is confirmed. The process (S406) is performed, and when the "normal figure operation status" is "4" (all of S401, S403, and S405 are NO), the normal electric accessory process (S407) is performed. The operation status of the normal diagram is "1" by default.

[Normal symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 14, in the normal symbol standby process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S501), and if it is "0" (YES in S501). This process is finished. On the other hand, if it is not "0" (NO in S501), the normal symbol hit / miss determination process described later is performed (S502). Further, after the normal symbol hit / miss determination process (S502), the normal symbol variation pattern selection process is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, the normal symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8 (D) is referred to, and if the game state is the time saving state, the normal symbol variation pattern having a variation time of 1 second is selected. To do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern having a normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected. Further, after the normal symbol fluctuation pattern selection process, the normal symbol random number shift process (S504) described later is performed. Further, following the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), the normal symbol variation start process (S505) is performed, and the process is completed. In the normal symbol variation start process, the variation display of the normal symbol is started with the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to "2". Further, in the normal symbol change start process, a normal symbol change start command is set in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of change of the normal symbol.

[Normal symbol hit / fail judgment process]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal symbol hit / miss determination process (S502), first, the value (label-TRND-H) of the normal symbol hit / miss determination random number counter stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit is read out (S601). Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (that is, whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state) (S602). When it is determined in S602 that the time saving flag is ON, that is, it is in the time saving state (YES in S602), among the normal symbol hit judgment tables shown in FIG. 8 (C), the time saving state table (the hit judgment value is Based on the high-probability normal-figure hit / fail judgment based on "0" to "239"), it is determined whether or not the hit is true (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value (label-TRND-H) of the read random number counter for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, when it is determined in S602 that the time saving flag is not ON, that is, it is in the non-time saving state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time saving state among the normal symbol hit determination tables shown in FIG. 8 (C) ( It is determined whether or not the hit is a hit (S603) by the low-probability normal figure hit / fail judgment based on the hit judgment values "0" and "1"), and the process proceeds to S605. Then, in S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal figure hit / fail judgment (S603, S604) is a hit (normal figure hit) (S605), and if it is judged to be wrong (NO in S605), the stop display is lost. Determine the normal symbol (the symbol that is out of the ordinary) (S606), and finish the process. On the other hand, if it is determined to be a hit (per normal figure) in S605 (YES in S605), the normal symbol per stop display (design per normal figure) is determined (S607), and the normal figure hit flag is turned ON (S608). ), Finish the process.

[Ordinary symbol random number shift processing]
Following the normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S503), the normal symbol random number shift process (S504) is executed. As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the number of normal symbol reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each Fuzu hold in the Fuzu hold storage unit is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest hold storage in the normal figure hold storage unit, is emptied (“0”), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth hold of the normal figure is cleared to 0 (S703). ), Finish the process. In this way, the general map hold is digested in the order of hold.

[Processing during normal symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol changing process (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S801), and if not, the process ends (NO in S801). On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802) and the normal symbol operation status is set to "3" (S803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the variable display of the normal symbol at the display result (hit normal symbol or out-of-order normal symbol) according to the judgment result of the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not (S804), this process is performed. To finish.

[Normal symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol determination process (S406), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol hit flag is ON (S901). If the normal map hit flag is not ON (NO in S901), the normal figure operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the flag per normal figure is ON (YES in S901), then it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, that is, whether or not the time saving state is in progress (S902). Then, if it is in the time saving state (YES in S902), the opening pattern in the time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S903). As described above, the opening pattern in the time saving state is an opening pattern in which the opening for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times. Therefore, "3" is set in the second start port opening counter that counts the number of times the second start port 21 is opened.

On the other hand, if it is in the non-time saving state (NO in S902), the opening pattern in the non-time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S906). As described above, the opening pattern in the non-time saving state is an opening pattern in which opening for 0.2 seconds is performed once. Therefore, "1" is set in the second start port opening counter. Then, following the set of the open pattern (S903, S906), the normal figure operation status is set to "4" (S904), and this process is completed.

[Normal electric accessory processing]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end flag per normal figure is ON (S1001). The normal-figure hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second start port 21 has been completed in the auxiliary game executed as a hit.

If the end flag per normal figure is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is open (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether or not the time (timing) for opening the second starting port 21 has been reached (S1003), and if not (NO in S1003), the process is completed and the process is reached. For example, the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process is completed. On the other hand, if the second starting port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined in advance whether or not the time (timing) for closing the second starting port 21 has been reached (that is, after the second starting port 21 is opened). Judging (whether or not the opened opening time has passed) (S1005), if not reached (NO in S1005), the process is completed, and if it is reached (YES in S1005), the second starting port 21 is closed (closed). (S1006).

Then, following the closing process (S1006) of the second starting port 21, the value of the second starting port opening counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and it is determined whether or not the value of the second starting port opening counter is "0". (S1008). If it is not "0" (NO in S1008), the process is finished as it is in order to open the second starting port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S1008), the end processing per normal figure to end the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), and the end flag per normal figure is set (S1010) to end the process. The second start port opening counter becomes "0" when the second start port 21 is opened three times (opening operation of the movable member 23) in the non-time saving state, and is set to "0" in the non-time saving state. When the second starting port 21 is opened once, it becomes "0".

On the other hand, if the end flag for hitting the normal figure is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second starting port 21 for the number of times set in S903 or S906 has been completed, so that the hit in the normal figure is hit. The end flag is turned off (S1011), the normal figure hit flag is turned off (S1012), the normal figure operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the process is completed. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal symbol operation process (FIG. 13).

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure operation process (S206) after the normal figure operation process (S205). In the special figure operation process (S206), as shown in FIG. 20, the processes related to the special symbol display 41 and the large prize device (first large prize device 31 and second large prize device 36) are divided into five stages, and these are divided into five stages. "Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage of. Then, when the "special figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S1101), the special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the "special figure operation status" is "2" (S1101). NO, YES for S1103), processing during special symbol change (S1104), and if the "special symbol operation status" is "3" (NO for both S1101 and S1103, YES for S1105), the special symbol is confirmed. The process (S1106) is performed, and if the "special figure operation status" is "4" (NO for all of S1101, S1103, and S1105), the special electric accessory process (S1107) as a jackpot game is performed. The special figure operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 21, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is “0” (S1201). .. Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1201), that is, when the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the second starting port 21 is not stored, the first start is performed. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1206). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1206), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value acquired due to the entry of the ball into the first starting port 20, the image It is determined whether or not the process of using the display screen 7a of the display device 7 as the standby screen (during the execution of the demo screen for waiting for customers) is in progress (S1211), and if so (YES in S1211), the process is completed. If not (NO in S1211), the standby screen setting process is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

In S1201, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not "0" (NO in S1201), that is, when one or more random number counter values are stored due to the entry of balls into the second starting port 21. , The special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203), the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) are performed in this order. Further, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1201 and NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second starting port 21 Although there is no memory, if there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the first starting port 20, the special figure 1 hit / miss judgment process (S1207) and the special figure 1 variation described later will be described. The pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order. As described above, in the first embodiment, the variation display of the first special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is "0" (when YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the second special symbol reservation (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special symbol reservation (variation display of the first special symbol). Then, in the first embodiment, the hit / fail judgment based on the second special figure hold is more likely to be a big hit that is more profitable for the player than the hit / fail judgment based on the first special figure hold (FIG. 8 (B). )).

[Special Figure 2 Win / Loss Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 hit / miss determination process (S1202), first, as a determination value, the lowest region of the second special figure hold storage unit 85b of the RAM (that is, the first one of the second special figure hold). The value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (the oldest stored) stored in the corresponding RAM area) is read out (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1302). Then, if it is not in the high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is in the normal state, the jackpot determination table for the normal state (the jackpot determination values are "3" and "" in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 8A)). 397 ”) is used to make a pass / fail judgment (S1303). On the other hand, if it is in the high probability state (YES in S1302), the hit / fail judgment is performed based on the big hit determination table for the high probability state in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 8 (A)) (S1304). In the jackpot determination table for high probability states, the jackpot determination values are "3", "53", "113", "173", "227", "281", "337", "397", "449". , "503".

When the result of the jackpot determination (S1303, S1304) is determined to be "big hit" (YES in S1305), the value (label-TRND-AS) of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type is read out and shown in FIG. 8 (B). The jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination table (S1307), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (S1308), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1309), and the process is completed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the big hit judgment (S1303, S1304) is not "big hit" (NO in S1305), the off symbol is determined (S1306), and the process is finished. In the case of the hit / fail judgment related to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is judged using the jackpot type judgment table for the first special symbol, and in the case of the hit / fail judgment related to the second special symbol, it is for the second special symbol. The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table of.

Here, the round indicator 45 is composed of four LEDs, a 2R lamp, a 7R lamp, a 12R lamp, and a 15R lamp. Then, for example, when the 2R 7th jackpot or the 2R 8th jackpot is reached, the 2R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is such as "2R (7R) (12R) (15R)" (for example, (): lighting, Δ: extinguishing). Further, when the 7R 4th jackpot or the 7R 5th jackpot is reached, the 7R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is as shown in "2R △ 7R △ 12R △ 15R △". Further, when the 12R second jackpot or the 12R third jackpot is reached, the 12R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is as shown in "2R △ 7R △ 12R △ 15R △". Further, when the 15R first jackpot or the 15R fourth jackpot is reached, the 15R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is as shown in "2R Δ7R Δ12R Δ15R ▲".

[Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 21), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) after the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the game state is the time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON) (S1401). If it is determined in S1401 that it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1402). When it is determined in S1402 that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1402), refer to the non-time saving state jackpot table (the part of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 corresponding to the non-time saving state and jackpot). Fluctuation pattern A variation pattern is selected based on a random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1403). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P3 is selected. In this embodiment, if the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. Then, the process proceeds to S1404.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1402 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1402), then it is determined whether the number of reserved second special symbols is either "1" or "2" (S1405). Since the number of holdings referred to here is the number of storages including the information for which the fluctuation pattern is determined by this processing, the number of holdingss is set to any value of "1 to 4". Then, when it is determined in S1405 that the number of holds is either "1" or "2" (YES in S1405), the first hold number off table (the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 is in a non-time saving state). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the part that is out of alignment and corresponds to the number of reserved balls "1, 2" (S1406). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P4 to P7 is selected. On the other hand, when it is determined in S1405 that the number of holds is neither "1" nor "2", that is, it is either "3" or "4" (NO in S1405), the table for removing the number of holds 2nd. (A part of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9, which is in a non-time saving state and is out of time and corresponds to the number of reserved balls "3, 4") Select a pattern (S1407). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P8 to P11 is selected. Further, the first reserved number out-of-number table is set with a higher possibility of selecting a fluctuation pattern of a relatively long fluctuation time than the second hold number out-of-number table. Further, the shortest variable time (12000 ms) that can be selected is also set to be longer than that of the table for removing the number of reserved numbers (4000 ms).

Further, when it is determined in S1401 that the time is shortened (YES in S1401), it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1408). When it is determined in S1408 that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1408), the fluctuation pattern is referred to in the time-saving state jackpot table (the part of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 corresponding to the time-saving state and jackpot). The variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1409). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P12 to P14 is selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1408 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1408), then it is determined whether or not the number of holds is "1" (S1410). The number of holdings referred to here is the same as described above, and the number of holdings is set to any value of "1" to "4". When it is determined in S1410 that the number of held balls is "1" (YES in S1410), the table for removing the number of held thirds (the variation pattern table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to (corresponding part) (S1411). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P15 to P18 is selected. Further, when it is determined in S1410 that the number of holds is not "1", that is, the number of holds is any of "2 to 4" (NO in S1410), the fourth hold number removal table (shown in FIG. 9). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the fluctuation pattern table, which is in a time-saving state, is out of alignment, and corresponds to the number of reserved balls "2-4" (S1411). ). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P19 to P22 is selected. Here, the fluctuation pattern selected in the case of the time saving state and the deviation is more likely to be selected as the fluctuation pattern selected in the case of the non-time saving state and the deviation. There is. This is because the digestion speed of the special figure hold is accelerated (the game during the time reduction is rapidly advanced) by allowing more fluctuation patterns with a short fluctuation time to be selected in the time reduction state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, the other processing shown in FIG. 23 is performed (S1404), and the processing is completed. In the other processing (S1404), a processing such as setting a fluctuation pattern specification command according to the selected fluctuation pattern in the output buffer of the RAM is performed. Further, the variation pattern designation command set in this process is included in the variation start command described later, and is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process (S201).

[Special Figure 2 Random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 25, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, when the storage location of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is one lower side (for example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b has an address space corresponding to addresses "0000" to "0003". , Address "0000" side) (S1502). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth RAM of the second special figure reservation (when the upper limit number is stored). Clear the area to 0 (S1503) and finish this process.

After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) of FIG. 21 is executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started. In the special symbol standby process (S1102) of FIG. 21, when the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is "0" and the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1201, NO in S1206). , Special figure 1 hit / fail determination process (S1207), special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special Figure 1 Win / Loss Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 1 hit / fail determination process (S1207), the processes (S1601 to S1609) are performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. Therefore, a detailed description of this process will be omitted. However, since this process is related to the special figure 1, in S1601, the lowest area of the first special figure hold storage unit 85a of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure hold) is set. The stored random number counter value (label-TRND-A) for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is read out and processed.

[Special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process]
As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208), processing (S1701 to S1712) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) shown in FIGS. 23 and 24. )I do. Therefore, a detailed description of this process is omitted.

[Special Figure 1 Random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 29, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted to the lower side by one (S2002). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth RAM of the first special figure reservation (when the upper limit number is stored). Clear the area to 0 (S1803) and finish this process.

After executing the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) of FIG. 21 is executed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started.

[Processing during special symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol (the variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 of FIG. 21, see FIG. 9) has elapsed. Whether or not it is determined (S1901). If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process ends. As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), the fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S1903), if it is ON (YES in S1903), the probability variation counter is subtracted by 1 (S1904), and it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is "0" (S1904). S1905). When it is determined in S1905 that the probability change counter is "0", the probability change flag is turned off and the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S1903) and when it is determined that the probability variation counter is not "0" (NO in S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

Then, in S1907, when it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1907) and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1907), the time saving that counts the number of times the variation of the special symbol executed during the time saving state is displayed Subtract the counter value by 1 (S1908), determine whether the time reduction counter value is "0" (S1909), and if it is "0" (YES in S1909), turn off the time reduction flag (S1910). Proceed to the processing of S1911. Further, when it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S1907) and when it is determined that the value of the time saving counter is not "0" (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911.

In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to "3" (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbol at a result corresponding to the determination result of the special symbol winning / failing determination random number and the big hit type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing is completed.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol determination process (S1106), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S2001). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2001), it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot type is a 15R jackpot (15R first jackpot or 15R sixth jackpot) (S2002). If it is determined in S2002 that the type of jackpot is a 15R jackpot (YES in S2002), set "15" to the value of the round counter that counts the number of rounds to be executed during the jackpot game (S2003), and in S2009. Move to processing.

When it is determined in S2002 that the type of jackpot is not a 15R jackpot (NO in S2002), then it is determined whether the type of jackpot is a 12R jackpot (12R second jackpot or 12R third jackpot) (S2004). If it is determined in S2004 that it is a 12R jackpot (YES in S2004), "12" is set in the value of the round counter (S2005), and the process proceeds to S2009. On the other hand, in S2004, when it is determined that the jackpot type is not a 12R jackpot (NO in S2004), then it is determined whether the jackpot type is a 7R jackpot (7R 4th jackpot or 7R 5th jackpot) (S2006). If it is determined in S2006 that it is a 7R jackpot (YES in S2006), "7" is set in the value of the round counter (S2007), and the process proceeds to S2009. If it is determined in S2006 that it is not a 7R jackpot (NO in S2006), the jackpot type is 2R jackpot (2R 7th jackpot or 2R 8th jackpot), so set "2" to the value of the round counter (S2008). , Move to S2009 processing.

In S2009, a big winning opening opening pattern will be set according to the type of jackpot (S2009), and the process will shift to S2010. Here, the opening pattern of the big winning opening is determined according to the type of big hit (see FIG. 6), and in this embodiment, the big winning opening that opens and closes in a specific round is fixed. Specifically, in any big hit, the second big winning opening 35 is opened and closed in the first and second rounds, and the first big winning opening 30 is opened and closed in the third round (if it is a big hit of three or more rounds). It is supposed to be done. On the other hand, in different big hits, although the same second big winning opening 35 is opened and closed in the first round, the opening / closing pattern (opening pattern) may be different.

That is, in this embodiment, the opening pattern of the big winning opening is defined for each type of big hit. Specifically, in the case of the 15R first jackpot, the opening pattern for the 15R first jackpot is set, and the opening pattern for the 15R first jackpot is executed during the execution of the 15R first jackpot game. .. Further, if it is a 12R second big hit, an opening pattern for a 12R second big hit is set, if it is a 12R third big hit, an opening pattern for a 12R third big hit is set, and if it is a 7R fourth big hit, a 7R fourth Set the opening pattern for the jackpot, set the opening pattern for the 7R 5th jackpot for the 7R 5th jackpot, set the opening pattern for the 15R 6th jackpot for the 15R 6th jackpot, and set the 2R 7th If it is a big hit, set the opening pattern for the 2R 7th big hit, and if it is the 2R 8th big hit, set the opening pattern for the 2R 8th big hit. Then, the corresponding jackpot opening pattern is executed in each jackpot game.

In S2010, a jackpot opening command is set to start the jackpot game (S2010). The opening command is defined according to the type of jackpot, and is provided for each jackpot, such as the opening command for the 15R first jackpot and the opening command for the 12R second jackpot. Then, the set opening command then executes the corresponding opening period. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48, in the case of the 7R 4th jackpot or the 7R 5th jackpot, a period of 1900 ms is set as the opening period, and in the case of other jackpots, the period of 8000 ms as the opening period. Is set. Then, the main control unit 80 transmits the set opening command to the sub control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and the sub control unit 90 that has received the opening command during the opening period. It is assumed that the corresponding predetermined game production is performed. In S2011, the opening period of the jackpot game is started (S2011), and the special figure operation status is set to "4" (S2012). If it is determined in S2001 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S2001), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2013), and the process ends.

[Special electric accessory processing (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special electric accessory processing (S1108), first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2101), and when it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (YES in S2101), the probability variation flag is determined. Is turned off (S2102), and then it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2103). When it is determined in S2103 that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S2103), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104), and the process proceeds to S2105. If NO is determined in S2101, the process proceeds to S2103 without turning off the probability change flag, and if NO is determined in S2103, the process proceeds to S2105 without turning off the time saving flag. That is, during the execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to a low probability state and a non-time saving state. In the first embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time saving state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the jackpot game.

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2105). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening processes of the jackpot winning devices (first jackpot winning device 31 and second jackpot winning device 36) have been completed (the jackpot game has ended) in the jackpot game. When it is determined that the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), then it is determined whether or not it is the start time of the round (S2106). This is determined based on the big winning opening opening pattern set for each big hit type described above. For example, if it is before the start of the first round, it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the opening period ends and the first opening process of the first round is executed. Further, if it is after the first round has already started, it is determined by whether or not the previous round has ended and the predetermined interval period (2000 ms or 200 ms) has ended. The round is also simply referred to as "R" and also referred to as "round game".

If it is determined by S2106 that it is time to start the round (YES in S2106), the round start command of the corresponding round is set (S2107), and the large winning opening opening process is performed (S2108). As a result, the big winning opening is opened and a predetermined round is started. In S2107, a round start command that can specify the starting round is set, such as "1R start command" for the start of the first round and "2R start command" for the start of the second round. .. The set round start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output processing of S201. Further, in the big winning opening opening process of S2108, the big winning opening opening pattern determined according to the type of jackpot to be executed, and the opening pattern defined in the starting round is started.

Then, in S2109, whether or not the starting round is the V round (second round), that is, the starting is to open the second big winning opening 35 (also referred to as "V attacker") having the specific area 39 inside. It is determined whether or not the round is a round in which the movable piece 150 is operated (a state in which the game ball can pass through the specific area 39) (S2109). In this embodiment, the second round is set to the V round for operating the movable piece 150. Further, a round (V round) in which the second large winning opening 35 having a specific area 39 inside is opened and the movable piece 150 is operated is also referred to as a "specific round" or a "specific round game". Further, a round in which the second large winning opening 35 having a specific area 39 inside is opened and the movable piece 150 is not operated is also referred to as a "non-specific round" or a "non-specific round game". Further, a round that opens the first large winning opening 30 that does not have a specific area or a movable piece inside is also referred to as a "normal round" or a "normal round game".

When it is determined in S2109 that the starting round is not the V round (second round), that is, the first round or the third round or later (NO in S2109), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2109 that the starting round is the V round (second round) (YES in S2109), the validity period of the specific region is set based on the predetermined specific region effective pattern (S2110). At the same time, the opening / closing operation of the specific area is started (S2111) based on the predetermined specific area opening / closing operation pattern, and the process is completed.

Here, the specific area effective pattern is as shown in the timing chart of "Handling of passing through the specific area" in the timing chart of FIG. 50, and is switched between valid and invalid at a predetermined timing shown in FIG. 50. Further, the specific area opening / closing operation pattern is as shown in the timing chart of the “specific area” in the timing chart of FIG. 50, and the movable piece 150 is operated to open (specific area) at a predetermined timing shown in FIG. It can be switched to (a state in which it can pass through 39) or closed (a state in which it cannot pass through a specific area 39).

The specific area opening / closing operation pattern starts at the start of the V round (at the time of the first opening), ends at the end of the V round, and ends at the timing when the interval period (2000 ms) set after the end of the V round ends. (See FIGS. 50-52). Further, as will be described in detail later, only one pattern is set for the specific area opening / closing operation pattern of this embodiment, starting from a closing period of 80 ms, then setting an opening period of 80 ms, and then using a predetermined pattern. An open period or a closed period is set. Further, although only one specific area opening / closing operation pattern is set, the end timing of the specific area opening / closing operation pattern differs depending on the jackpot game (V round to be executed), and as a result, it differs due to the difference in the execution period. It becomes a specific area opening / closing operation pattern. Specifically, the specific area opening / closing operation pattern shown in FIG. 51 and the specific area opening / closing operation pattern shown in FIG. 52 are different.

If it is determined by S2106 that it is not the round start time (NO in S2106), the process proceeds to S2112. Here, as a case where it is determined that it is not the round start time, for example, during the opening period before the start of one round, during the execution of the round, during the interval period after the end of the round, and during the closing process of the large winning opening, which will be described later be able to. In S2112, it is determined whether or not the large winning opening opening / closing operation is in progress, that is, whether or not the predetermined opening pattern started in S2108 is being executed (during the round) (S2112). When it is determined in S2112 that the large winning opening opening / closing operation is being executed (during a round) (YES in S2112), it is then determined whether or not the round end condition of the running round is satisfied (S2113).

Here, as the round end condition of this embodiment, (1) the round execution time (for example, 29 s) specified for the running round has elapsed (or the opening pattern specified for the running round is ended. (2) In the running round, two conditions are set: that a specified number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) have been entered in the running round. Then, when either of the conditions is satisfied, the round end condition is satisfied based on the condition that is satisfied earlier. If it is determined in S2113 that the round end condition is not satisfied (NO in S2113), the process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2113 that the round end condition is satisfied (YES in S2113), the round end command of the corresponding round is set (S2114), and the process proceeds to S2115. In S2114, a round end command that can specify the end round is set, such as "1R end command" for the end of the first round and "2R end command" for the end of the second round. .. The set round end command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output processing of S201.

In addition, when it is determined in S2112 that the opening / closing operation of the large winning opening is not in progress (NO in S2112), the process proceeds to S2115. In S2115, the large winning opening closing process described later is performed (S2115), and then it is determined whether or not the large winning opening closing process is completed (S2116). Here, in the large winning opening closing process, mainly, the interval period setting process, the input / discharge number matching determination process in the chance rounds (1st round and the 2nd round), the retry process when it is determined that there is a mismatch, and the error When the notification process or the like is executed and these processes are completed, it is determined that the large winning opening closing process is completed. Further, the closing processing flag is turned on during the execution of the large winning opening closing process, and when the large winning opening closing process is completed (completed), this closing processing flag is turned off. Therefore, whether or not the large winning opening closing process is completed is determined by whether the closing process flag is ON or OFF. Here, each of the interval period setting process, the input / output number matching determination process, the retry process, and the error notification process, which can be executed in the large winning opening closing process, is also individually referred to as "confirmation process", and these processes are used. Is also called confirmation processing as a whole.

If it is determined in S2116 that the large winning opening closing process has not been completed (the closing process flag is ON) (NO in S2116), the process is completed. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2116 that the closing process of the large winning opening is completed (the closing process flag is OFF) (YES in S2116), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2117), and the value of the round counter is "0". Is determined (S2118). When it is determined in S2118 that the value of the round counter is not "0" (NO in S2118), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the round counter is "0" (YES in S2118), the jackpot ending command is set as the jackpot end processing for ending the jackpot game (S2119), and the jackpot ending period is started. Then (S2120), turn on the jackpot end flag (S2121), and finish the process. The value of the round counter becomes "0" when all the rounds in the big hit to be executed are completed.

Here, in the jackpot end process in S2119, the process of setting the ending command is performed, and the set ending command is from a plurality of ending commands, the game state at the time of a jackpot, the jackpot type information, and It is assumed that one of the ending commands is selected and set based on the information (whether the V flag is ON or OFF) that has not passed through the specific area (not passed through the specific area). The ending period to be executed (set) differs depending on which ending command is set.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48, when the game state has no low probability time reduction (low probability low base state), the jackpot type is 15R 1st jackpot or 15R 6th jackpot, and the V flag is ON. For example, in the case of a high probability state (high probability high base state) after the big hit game, an ending command for executing the ending period (first ending period) of 17,000 ms is set. On the other hand, if the jackpot type is 15R 1st jackpot or 15R 6th jackpot and the V flag is OFF, that is, if the jackpot game is in a low probability state (low probability high base state), 8000 ms. Set the ending command to execute the ending period (second ending period).

In the case of the 15R 1st jackpot or the 15R 6th jackpot, when the specific area is passed, an effect indicating to the player that the player is in a high probability state is executed in the ending period, and the specific area has not passed (passes through the non-specific area). In the case of), in the ending period, an effect indicating that the time is shortened (indicating the player that the state is in the low probability state or not showing the player that the state is in the high probability state) is executed. It is due to that. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect of showing the player that the state is in the high probability state is a relatively long time effect, and the player is shown that the state is in the low probability state (the player indicates that the state is in the high probability state). The effect (not shown in) is due to the fact that the effect is relatively short. As described above, in this embodiment, since it is necessary to execute ending periods of different lengths according to the specific area passing result (whether the V flag is ON or OFF) in the V round, it depends on the specific area passing result. It is possible to set ending periods of different lengths. As a result, the sub-control unit that has received the ending command can execute the ending effect according to the ending period (according to the game state after the big hit game).

In addition, when the game state is a low probability no time reduction (low probability low base state) and the jackpot type is 12R second jackpot or 12R third jackpot, the V flag may be ON or OFF. , It is assumed that an ending command for executing a common ending period (third ending period) of 8000 ms is set. This is because when the jackpot type is 12R 2nd jackpot or 12R 3rd jackpot, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the special symbol hit / miss judgment probability (big hit probability) is high or low after the end of the jackpot game. This is due to the probability non-notification state (also simply referred to as "non-notification mode") as the mode. That is, in the ending effect executed during the ending period related to these jackpots, even if the specific area is passed or not, the effect indicating that the player enters the non-notification mode after that is performed. It is supposed that the ending period to be set will not be changed. Here, the first ending period and the third ending period may be set to the same length period, or the second ending period and the third ending period may be set to the same length period.

In addition, when the game state is low probability no time reduction (low probability low base state), if the jackpot type is 7R 4th jackpot or 7R 5th jackpot and the V flag is ON, that is, after the jackpot game In the case of a high probability state (high probability high base state), an ending command for executing an ending period (first ending period) of 17,000 ms is set. On the other hand, if the jackpot type is 7R 5th jackpot and the V flag is OFF, that is, if the jackpot game is in a low probability state (low probability low base state), the ending period of 5000 ms (4th). Set the ending command to execute the ending period). This fourth ending period is shorter than the first to third ending periods. Since the low probability low base state is the most unfavorable gaming state among the gaming states set after the big hit game, if a time is provided to notify the transition to such a gaming state for a long time, the player's willingness to play the game. May decline. For this reason, a short ending period is set and the game proceeds quickly. Further, if the jackpot type is 7R 5th jackpot and the V flag is OFF, the probability state (low probability and high base state) is reached after the jackpot game, so the ending period (second ending period) of 8000 ms is set. Set the ending command to be executed.

In addition, when the game state has a low probability of time reduction (low probability high base state) or a high probability time reduction (high probability high base state), the ending period (8000 ms, 6000 ms, 3900 ms) is determined by the type of jackpot. It is assumed that the set ending command (executed ending period) does not change depending on the specific area passage information (ON / OFF of the V flag) (see FIG. 48). Further, the ending period set is different between the 15R 6th jackpot, the 2R 7th jackpot, and the 2R 8th jackpot because, for example, the following can be performed.

For example, the 15R sixth jackpot is set to 8000 ms in order to produce an effect indicating that the high probability state continues in the ending period. It should be noted that the reason why it is not set to 17,000 ms is that the jackpot by the second special symbol is very likely to be the second and subsequent jackpots after entering the high probability state, so that the game progress in the so-called consecutive villa is quick. Therefore, the time is set appropriately. Further, the 2R 8th jackpot is defined as "V non-passing scheduled jackpot" (also referred to as "V non-passing scheduled jackpot"), and the high probability state is supposed to end with this jackpot as an opportunity. Therefore, as described above, it is preferable that the period for notifying the entry into such a disadvantageous period is a short period, so that the shortest period (3900 ms) is set. In addition, the 2R 7th jackpot is said to be a "V-passing jackpot" and has the same number of rounds as the 2R 8th jackpot. Therefore, during the ending period, a production that is once common to the 2R 8th jackpot (for example, a defeat production) ) Is executed, and then an effect (for example, promotion effect, revival effect) indicating that the state is actually in a high probability state can be performed. Therefore, the ending period (6000 ms) is set longer than that of the 2R 8th jackpot. In addition, the following reasons can be cited as one of the reasons why the ending period is not changed based on the specific area passage information during the time reduction. That is, since the big hit during the time reduction is the second and subsequent big hits (so-called consecutive villas), the player becomes accustomed to the game, and the game proceeds as scheduled for "V passing big hit" or "V not passing big hit". Since the possibility is very high, the ending period may not be changed based on the specific area transit information.

Further, in S2105, when it is determined that the jackpot end flag is ON (YES in S2105), since the final round in the jackpot game has ended, it is determined whether or not the execution time of the jackpot ending effect has elapsed (). S2122), if it is determined that the ending time has not passed (NO in S2122), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2122), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2123), and the game state setting process (S2124) described later is performed. Next, the jackpot flag is turned off (S2125), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2126), and the process is completed. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special symbol operation process (FIG. 20).

Here, in the specific area validity period setting process (S2110), the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is effective for the predetermined period after the opening of the second large winning opening 35 in the V round, that is, the second round (S2110). Set to the period (also referred to as "valid period" or "first period") for determining (privilege grant). The period other than the valid period is set as a period (also referred to as an "invalid period" or a "second period") in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is determined to be invalid (privilege non-granting). Further, the validity period of the specific area 39 includes the execution mode of the opening pattern of the second large winning opening 35 (V attacker) in the V round and the opening pattern of the specific area 39 in the second large winning opening 35 (V attacker). It is determined based on the execution mode of the opening / closing operation pattern of the movable piece).

Specifically, the period during which the passage of the specific area is valid, that is, the period during which the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes a high probability state (the period during which the privilege is given) when the game ball passes through the specific area , As shown in FIGS. 51 to 52. FIG. 51 is a timing chart of the second round of the 2R 8th big hit, the 7R 5th big hit, and the 12R 3rd big hit, that is, the V round (the 2nd big winning opening 35 is opened). The 2R 8th jackpot, 7R 5th jackpot, and 12R 3rd jackpot are defined as "V unpassed jackpots" in which the game ball is not scheduled to pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. Therefore, as the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the V round (opening pattern of the V attacker), the opening pattern of the short opening with a short opening time is selected.

Along with this, the specific area opening / closing pattern is executed, and the specific area validity period setting process is executed. First, when the V attacker opens, the V round (second round) is started, and the specific area opening / closing operation pattern is started. As shown in FIG. 51, the specific region opening / closing operation pattern starts from the closed state. After 80 ms in the closed state, it changes to the open state (the movable piece 150 operates and changes from (a) to (b) in FIG. 47), and after 80 ms in the open state (after 160 ms in total). In addition, it changes to a closed state. On the other hand, in this short opening opening pattern, the V attacker is closed only by opening 100 ms, and the V round (second round) is completed. Then, an interval period of 2000 ms is set. The specific area opening / closing operation pattern is supposed to end at the end of this V-round interval period (2000 ms). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 51, after the opening of 80 ms is completed, the closed state of 1940 ms is passed, and then the specific region opening / closing operation pattern is terminated. As a result, the specific region opening / closing operation pattern is terminated without executing the subsequent opening operation of up to 25960 ms (see FIG. 50).

On the other hand, the validity period of the specific area is started after the start of the V round and at the timing when the specific area is first opened. That is, 80 ms in the closed state after the start of the V round and before the specific area is opened (before the movable piece starts operating) is regarded as an invalid period. After that, during the execution of the specific area opening / closing operation pattern, the period during which the specific area is opened is set to the valid period. However, the invalid period is set during the retry operation. In addition to this, when the specific area is switched from the open state to the closed state, the period of 1000 ms after the closed state (this period is also referred to as “extra period”) is maintained as the valid period. This is because when the movable piece 150 is closed, the ball enters the specific area 39 just before the specific area 39 is closed, and the game ball that has entered is actually detected by the specific area sensor 39a. This is because it may be after the area is closed. Therefore, in this embodiment, when switching from the open state to the closed state, it is effective for a certain period of time after the closed state, regardless of whether the specific area opening / closing operation pattern is being executed or after the end. It is a period. In FIG. 51, after the valid period (extra period) of 1000 ms has elapsed, since there is no period in which the specific area is open (excluding the execution period of the retry operation), the invalid period is also set thereafter.

Next, using FIG. 52, the second round of the 15R first jackpot, the 12R second jackpot, the 7R fourth jackpot, the 15R sixth jackpot, and the 2R seventh jackpot, that is, the V round (second jackpot 35). The specific area validity period setting process will be described using the timing chart of (open). The 15R 1st jackpot, 12R 2nd jackpot, 7R 4th jackpot, 15R 6th jackpot, and 2R 7th jackpot are "V passages" in which the game ball is scheduled to pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. It is said to be a "planned jackpot". Therefore, as the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the V round (opening pattern of the V attacker), a long opening opening pattern with a long opening time is selected.

Along with this, the specific area opening / closing pattern is executed, and the specific area validity period setting process is executed. Similar to the above, when the V attacker (second prize opening 35) is opened, the V round (second round) is started and the specific area opening / closing operation pattern is started. Unlike the short opening, the opening pattern of the long opening in FIG. 52 opens the V attacker for 15,000 ms to close the state, but the opening pattern continues after that by repeating opening and closing. Then, all the open patterns of long opening set in the V round (second round) such as the above-mentioned 15R first jackpot are executed, or the regulation defined in the V round (second round) in the V round. The V round (2 rounds) is considered to end when a number of game balls (10 balls in this embodiment) are entered or when any of the end conditions is satisfied. On the other hand, the specific area opening / closing operation pattern is 2 unless a specified number of game balls enter during 880 ms (that is, 1040 ms after the start of the big hit game) after the lapse of the first open state (80 ms). The second open state (maximum 25960 ms) is executed. Since the rate of fire of the game ball is one ball per 600 ms, it is practically impossible to insert 10 game balls during 1040 ms.

As a result, in the specific area valid period setting process, after the initial open state (80 ms) of the specific area 39 is completed, the extra period is maintained as the valid period of 1000 ms, and then the invalid state is set. Then, after 1880 ms of the invalid state, the specific area 39 is set to the valid period in accordance with the second open state. Then, as shown in FIG. 52, the specific area opening / closing operation pattern is assumed to end when the V round ends and the interval period (2000 ms) related to the V round ends. Since the specific area opening / closing operation pattern is closed at the same time as the end, in the specific area valid period setting process, an extra period of 1000 ms is set as the valid period after the closed state is reached, and then the invalid period is switched. ..

Here, at the timing when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a and the V flag is turned ON (that is, the timing when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the valid period), the game status indicator 46 is displayed in a predetermined manner. As an aspect, it is notified that the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes a high probability state. Specifically, the game status indicator 46 is composed of three LEDs of "a1a2a3". Then, in the first embodiment, in the normal state (low probability state), the display mode is "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □" (for example, □: off, ■: on). Further, when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the big hit game and the V flag is turned ON, the display mode is "a1 ■ a2 ■ a3 ■". Then, when the big hit game is completed and the game state is set to the high probability state, the display mode is "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □". Further, the lighting control timing of the game status indicator 46 is not limited to such timing, and during the big hit game, even if the game ball passes through the specific area, the display mode of "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □" remains. , "A1 ■ a2 ■ a3 ■" may be displayed at the timing of transition to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, and "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □" may be displayed at the timing of transition from the high probability state to the low probability state. ..

That is, in the specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 36) described later, the V flag is turned on only when the V passage (passage of the game ball to the specific area 39) is detected during the V valid period, and the V flag is turned on outside the V valid period (V invalid). The V flag is not turned on when the V passage is detected (during the period). When the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is ON, that is, the game state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state (game state setting process (FIG. 35) described later). By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V by fraudulent activity, that is, it is prevented from being illegally set to the high probability state.

[Large winning opening closing process]
Next, the large winning opening closing process (also referred to as “confirmation process”) will be described with reference to FIG. 33. The big prize opening closing process (S2115) is a process performed at the end of each round in the special electric accessory processing (big hit game). In the large winning opening closing process (S2115), first, it is determined whether the closing processing flag is ON (S2701), and if it is determined that the closing processing flag is not ON (NO in S2701), the closing processing flag is turned ON (S2702). , Start the interval period (S2703) and move to the processing of S2704. As a result, the closing processing flag indicating that the closing processing is being executed is turned on, and the measurement of the interval period (2000 ms or 200 ms) set after the round is started. The interval period is set according to the round to end.

Specifically, when the ending round is the first round or the second round, 2000 ms is set as the interval period, and when the ending round is the third round or later, 200 ms is set as the interval period. Further, when the closing process of the large winning opening is completed, the closing process flag is turned off. On the other hand, when it is determined that the closing processing flag is ON in S2701, that is, the large winning opening closing processing is being executed (YES in S2701), the processing proceeds to S2704 as it is.

In S2704, it is determined whether or not the interval period has ended (S2704), and if it is determined that the interval period has not ended, that is, the interval period is being measured (NO in S2704), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the interval period has ended (YES in S2704), then it is determined whether or not the end is the first round (S2705). If it is determined that the first round has been completed (YES in S2705), the input / discharge number matching determination process described later is executed (S2708), and the process is completed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2705 that the end is not the first round (NO in S2705), then it is determined whether the end is the second round, that is, the V round (S2706). When it is determined in S2706 that the second round is completed (YES in S2706), the specific area opening / closing operation is terminated (S2707), and the process proceeds to S2708.

As a result, the opening / closing operation of the specific area 39 (opening / closing operation of the movable piece 150) in the V round is completed. That is, the specific area opening / closing operation that is started at the start of the V round is assumed to end with the end of the interval period related to the V round after the end of the V round. On the other hand, in S2706, when it is determined that the end is not the second round, that is, the end is the third and subsequent rounds (NO in S2706), the closure processing flag is turned off (S2709), and the processing is performed. Finish. That is, from the third round onward, as long as the interval period (200 ms) set after the end of the round ends, the closing processing flag is turned off as it is, and the large winning opening closing processing is completed. That is, in the large winning opening closing process after the third round, the input / discharge number matching determination process and the specific area opening / closing operation end process are not executed.

In S2708, whether or not the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening (second large winning opening 35) during the round matches the number of the entered game balls discharged from the large winning opening. Performs the input / output number matching determination process (S2708) to determine, and ends the process. In addition, this input / output number matching determination process (S2708) is a round executed before the V round, and is a round (non-specific round) in which the same V attacker (second major winning opening 35) as the V round is opened. ) Is the first round and the second round is the V round (specific round), and in the subsequent rounds (third and subsequent rounds), even if the V attacker is released. But it is not done. In the V round, since the movable piece for opening and closing the specific area 39 in the V attacker is operated, the game ball may be caught in the movable piece and the game ball may be clogged in the attacker. Therefore, the number of balls entered and the number of balls discharged are managed to check if there is any clogging. In addition, when a specific area is passed by a fraudulent act such as a so-called fishing line goto, the number of balls entered and the number of ejected balls do not match, so that the fraudulent activity is detected and unexpected damage is prevented from occurring. It is also possible.

Further, the input / discharge number matching determination process is executed in the first round in order to confirm whether or not there is a ball clogging before the execution of the first V round executed in the jackpot game. If the number of balls entered and the number of balls discharged match at the end of this one round, it is possible to start the second round V round with the confirmation that there is no ball clogging. If the number of balls entered and the number of ejected balls do not match at the end of one round, the retry process (also referred to as "movable member operation process") or error notification described later is performed before the start of the V round. It is also possible to eliminate ball clogging. In this way, it is possible to normally execute the V round by performing the input / discharge number matching determination process in the first round and the second round. In addition, in the rounds after the last V round executed in the jackpot game, that is, in the third and subsequent rounds (after the end of the V round), the input / discharge number matching determination process is not performed, and the interval period Is set to a short period (200 ms), and the jackpot game can be executed quickly.

[In / out number matching judgment processing]
Next, the input / discharge number matching determination process (S2708) will be described with reference to FIG. 34. In the input / discharge number matching determination process (S2708), first, in a predetermined round, the number of game balls (number of balls entered) and the number of game balls discharged (number of balls entered) into the large winning opening (second large winning opening 35) It is determined whether or not the number of emissions) matches (S2801). This input / discharge number match determination process (also referred to as “match determination process”) is performed only in the first and second rounds of the large winning opening closing process. Then, in both the first round and the second round, the second big winning opening 35 is opened and closed in a predetermined opening pattern. Therefore, during the corresponding round (1st round or 2nd round), the number of balls entered into the 2nd big winning opening 35 and the number discharged from the 2nd big winning opening 35 (2nd big winning device 36) are It determines whether or not they match.

FIG. 47 is a schematic view showing the second grand prize device 36. All the game balls that have entered the second prize opening 35 pass through the predetermined game ball guidance passage in the second prize device, and all of them pass through the second prize opening sensor 35a (“ball entry detection means” or “ball entry detection means”. It passes through the detection sensor). That is, the second large winning opening sensor 35a is a sensor for detecting the entry of a game ball into the second large winning opening 35, and the second large winning opening sensor 35a is based on the detection. It is possible to count the number of balls entering the mouth 35. When the game ball is detected by the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the number of balls entered is counted and stored by the number of balls entered counting means (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80.

Further, the game ball detected (passed by) by the second prize opening sensor 35a is sure to pass through a predetermined game ball guidance passage and be sure to be either the specific area sensor 39a or the non-specific area detection sensor 49a. Pass through. That is, the specific area sensor 39a (also referred to as "second emission detection means" or "second emission detection sensor") and the non-specific area detection sensor 49a (also referred to as "first emission detection means" or "first emission detection sensor"). Is a sensor for detecting the discharge of the game ball from the second special winning opening 35, and is discharged from the second special winning opening 35 based on the detection of the specific area sensor 39a and the non-specific area detection sensor 49a. It becomes possible to count the number. When the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a or the non-specific area detection sensor 49a, the discharge number is counted and stored by the discharge number counting means (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80. Further, the specific area sensor 39a and the non-specific area detection sensor 49a for detecting the discharge of the game ball that has entered the second prize-winning opening are also collectively referred to as "emission detection means" or "emission detection sensor".

In this embodiment, the number of incoming balls and the number of ejected balls are provided, and the number of incoming balls and the number of ejected balls are separately counted, but the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. It is also possible to provide a means for counting the number of incoming / outgoing balls and increase / decrease the counted value each time there is an incoming / outgoing ball. In such an embodiment, the initial value is set to "0", and when the count value is "1", it means that the number of balls entered is one more than the number of ejected balls, and when it is "-1", the number of ejected balls is one. It indicates that there is one more than the number, and in the case of "0", it is possible to assume that the number of balls entered and the number of ejected balls match.

Further, a movable piece 150 (also referred to as a "movable member") is provided inside the second large winning opening 35, and when the movable piece 150 is in the closed state, the second large winning opening sensor 35a is used. The passing game ball is guided to the non-specific region side, passes through the non-specific region sensor 49a, and is discharged to the outside of the second special winning device (see FIG. 47 (a)). On the other hand, when the movable piece 150 is in the open state, the game ball that has passed through the second large winning opening sensor 35a is guided to the specific area side, passes through the specific area sensor 39a, and goes out of the second large winning device. It will be discharged (see FIG. 47 (b)).

Then, in S2801, the counting value of the above-mentioned number of balls entering and counting means is compared with the counting value of the number of dischargings counting means, and whether or not the counting values match, the number of balls entering and the number of ejections during the round Is to be determined if they match. Next, when it is determined in S2802 that the number of balls entered and the number of ejected balls match (YES in S2802), it is determined whether or not error notification is being executed (S2803). If it is determined by S2803 that error notification is not being executed (NO in S2803), the closure processing flag is turned off (S2804), and the processing ends. That is, if the numbers of entries and discharges match and the error notification is not being executed, the process of closing the large winning opening of the corresponding round is completed.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the error notification is being executed (YES in S2803), the error notification is terminated (S2805), the closure processing flag is turned OFF (S2804), and the processing is completed. This is because the match determination is performed again during the execution of the error notification (S2809) described later, and if it is determined that there is a match, the closing processing flag is turned off after the running error notification is terminated halfway. .. As a result, it is possible to prevent the error notification from being unnecessarily continued for a long period of time even though the abnormality has been resolved.

When it is determined in S2802 that the number of balls entered and the number of ejected balls do not match (NO in S2802), then it is determined whether or not it is time to execute the retry operation (S2806). In this embodiment, as shown in the reference timing chart of the V round shown in FIG. 50, the matching determination of the input / discharge numbers is t1 (2100 ms from the start of the round) to t2 (29000 ms from the start of the round) according to the end timing of the V round. It will be executed at any timing in the range of. Then, if it is determined that there is no match in the match determination, a retry operation of 200 ms is executed after 1500 ms has elapsed from the execution timing of the match determination. Then, after the retry operation is completed and 1000 ms has elapsed, an error notification of 10000 ms is executed, then the error notification is terminated, and the large winning opening closing process is completed (completed), and the process proceeds to the next round.

When it is determined in S2806 that it is not the execution time (start time) of the retry operation (NO in S2806), then it is determined whether or not it is the execution time (start time) of the error notification (S2808). When it is determined in S2808 that it is not the time to execute the error notification (NO in S2808), it is determined whether it is the end time of the error notification (S2810). If it is determined by S2810 that it is not the end time of error notification (NO in S2810), the process ends as it is. For example, if this is the period before the start of the retry operation (the period of 1000 ms + 500 ms) after the above-mentioned discrepancy is determined, when the input / output number match determination process is executed again, the input / output number is again executed. If a match is determined at this time, the process proceeds to S2803, and if a mismatch is determined again, it is determined whether or not it is time to execute the retry operation again. The same applies hereinafter.

In this way, since the input / output number matching determination process is repeatedly executed in a predetermined interrupt cycle, the first input / output number matching determination is executed at the end of the interval period of the chance rounds (1 round and 2 rounds). In the period until the retry operation is executed, the input / discharge number matching determination is executed a plurality of times including the first determination. Then, if it is determined to match in the second and subsequent input / discharge number matching determinations, the subsequent processing (retry operation and error notification) is not executed, the closing processing flag is turned off, and the processing is completed. Further, the end of the interval period coincides with the end of the specific area open / close pattern, and if the state at the end of the specific area open / close pattern is the open state, the specific area open / close pattern is ended. An extra period of 1000 ms is provided after the closed state.

As described above, the extra period is treated as valid for passing through the specific area 39. That is, since this extra period may be set after the first input / discharge number matching determination (for example, the embodiment shown in FIG. 52), it is determined that there is a mismatch in the first input / discharge number matching determination. Then, when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the extra period, it is determined that there is a mismatch in the input / discharge number matching determination even though the game is originally normal. Even in such a case, in this embodiment, since it is possible to execute the input / discharge number matching determination a plurality of times before the retry operation is executed, the input / discharge number matching determinations after the second time before the retry operation is executed are matched. It is possible to end the large winning opening closing process without performing a retry operation or error notification. Further, in this embodiment, since the input / discharge number matching determination is executed a plurality of times even during the extra period of 1000 ms, it is more reliable when the game ball passes through the specific area or the non-specific area during the extra period. It is possible to quickly end the large winning opening closing process without performing unnecessary processing (retry operation or error notification).

Further, in this embodiment, due to the interrupt cycle, the input / output number matching determination is executed even after the end of the extra period and before the start of the retry operation (500 ms), so that the detection is performed during the extra period. It is possible to reliably execute the input / output number matching determination process before performing the retry operation or error notification in a state in which the game ball is reliably reflected. In addition, if it is determined that there is a mismatch in the input / discharge number matching determination during this extra period and the subsequent 500 ms period, there is a possibility that ball clogging or the like has occurred, so the movable pieces are arranged in a predetermined pattern. Execute the retry operation to operate. It is preferable that the retry operation pattern is different from the specific area opening / closing operation pattern. Then, in this embodiment, due to the interrupt cycle, it is possible to execute the input / output number matching determination a plurality of times even in the period (1000 ms) after the end of the retry operation and before the execution of the error notification. When the ball clogging or the like is cleared, it is determined that the numbers match by the input / discharge number matching determination before the error notification, and the large winning opening closing process can be completed without performing the error notification. In addition, since it is possible to execute the input / discharge number matching judgment multiple times even during the execution of the error notification, it is possible to end the error notification at the timing when it is determined to match and complete the large winning opening closing process. Become. As a result, it is possible to provide game control that does not give the player anxiety without executing unnecessary error processing. In addition, this makes it possible to prevent the game entertainment from being lowered.

Further, in this embodiment, if it is not determined to match in the input / discharge number matching determination even after the error notification execution period has elapsed, the end of the predetermined error notification period (10000 ms in this embodiment) is reached. The closing process of the winning opening has been completed, and it is possible to move to the next round. The game store side can confirm the game machine and take some measures during the 10000 ms error notification so that the normal game can be continued. In addition, there is no ball clogging, etc., and due to the generation of noise, etc., it may be determined that there is a mismatch in the input / discharge number matching judgment. This makes it possible to clear the error and resume the game quickly.

When it is determined in S2806 that it is the execution time (start time) of the retry operation (YES in S2806), the retry operation is executed (S2807) and the process ends. If the S2808 determines that it is time to execute the error notification (YES in the S2808), the error notification is executed (S2809), and the process ends. If it is determined that it is the end time of the error notification (YES in S2810), the error notification is ended (S2811), the closing processing flag is turned off (S2812), and the processing is completed. By turning off this closing process flag, it is possible to indicate that the large winning opening closing process has been completed.

[Game status setting process]
As shown in FIG. 35, in the game state setting process (S2121), first, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2201). The V flag is a flag to be turned ON in the specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 36) described later. When it is determined in S2201 that the V flag is ON (YES in S2201), the probability change flag is turned ON (S2202), "10000" is set in the probability change counter (S2203), and the V flag is turned OFF (S2204). , Turn on the time saving flag (S2205), set "10000" to the time saving counter (S2206), and finish the process. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to set the gaming state after the big hit game to the high probability state based on whether or not the V flag is ON in this gaming state setting process. ing.

Here, when the V flag is ON, the number of times the probability variation counter is set is the number of times that the special symbol hit / fail determination can be executed with a high probability. Considering the jackpot probability in a high probability state, the daily business hours of the amusement store, and the number of special symbol winning / failing judgments that can be executed within the business hours, the value of "10000" times is substantially the next jackpot. It is the same as guaranteeing a high probability state until it occurs or until the end of business hours. Therefore, when the V flag is turned ON and the high probability state is set, it can be said that the high probability state is guaranteed until the next big hit occurs (substantially synonymous). Further, when the probability change flag is ON, the time reduction counter is similarly set to "10000" times, so that the time reduction state (open extension state) is also set while this high probability state is set. It can be said. As in this embodiment, the probability variation counter and the time reduction counter may be set to a value of "10000" times to substantially set the high accuracy and high base state until the next time, or the V flag is ON. In the case of, a control that sets a high accuracy and high base state until the next big hit actually occurs may be adopted without setting a value in the counter.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S2201 that the V flag is OFF (NO in S2201), it is determined whether or not it is the 7R 5th jackpot that ends without turning on the probability variation flag (S2207). In S2207, it is not the 7R 5th jackpot that ended, that is, the other jackpots shown in FIG. 6 (15R 1st jackpot, 12R 2nd jackpot, 12R 3rd jackpot, 7R 4th jackpot, 15R 6th jackpot, 2Rth If it is determined that it is either a 7 jackpot or a 2R 8th jackpot (NO in S2207), the time reduction flag is turned ON (S2208), the time reduction counter is set to "100" (S2209), and the process is completed. .. As a result, the gaming state after the big hit game this time becomes a low probability state, a short time state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). This low-accuracy high-base state ends when either the condition that the variation display of the special symbol is performed 100 times (the special symbol hit / fail judgment is performed 100 times) or the next big hit occurs is satisfied. To do. Further, the time reduction counter and the probability variation counter count the total number of times the fluctuation display number of the first special symbol and the fluctuation display number of the second special symbol are added. In this way, even if it is a "V-passing planned jackpot" such as the 15R first jackpot, if there is no passage in a specific area during the V-round for some reason such as no game ball being launched, the probability is high. It will be in a time saving state (low probability high base state) without being set.

Further, when it is determined in S2207 that the end is the 7R 5th big hit (YES in S2207), the process is completed without turning on the probability change flag and without turning on the time saving flag. That is, in the case of the 7R fifth big hit, when the V flag is OFF (the specific area has not passed (also referred to as "specific area non-passing")), the gaming state after the big hit game has a low probability state and It is set to the low base state (low probability low base state).

[Specific area sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure operation process (S206) and then the specific area sensor detection process (S207). In the specific area sensor detection process (S207), as shown in FIG. 36, first, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401). When it is determined in S2401 that there is no detection by the specific area sensor 39a (NO in S2401), the process ends. When it is determined in S2401 that there is detection by the specific area sensor 39a (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not the specific area is valid (S2402). The specific area valid period is a period set in the specific area valid period setting process (S2110) in the above-mentioned special electric accessory process (FIG. 32). The specific area validity period is set to the second round (V round) in the jackpot game.

If the S2402 determines that the specific area (specific area sensor) is in the valid period (YES in the S2402), the V flag is turned ON (S2403), and the specific area passage command is set (S2404). Finish the process. The CPU of the main control board 80 transmits this specific area passing command to the sub control board 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and the sub control board 90 receives the specific area passing command based on the received specific area passing command. A predetermined game effect is executed in the display area or the like.

In addition, when it is determined in S2402 that the specific area (specific area sensor) is not in the valid period (invalid period) (NO in S2402), the invalid period passing command is set without turning on the V flag (NO in S2402). S2405), finish the process. When a specific area is passed during the invalid period, a predetermined error may be displayed on a display or the like that can be controlled by the main control unit. Further, the CPU of the main control board 80 transmits this invalid period passing command to the sub control board 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and the sub control board 90 receives the invalid period passing command based on the received invalid period passing command. A predetermined error notification may be performed by using the image display device 7, the frame lamp 66, the board lamp 5, the speaker 67, or the like.

[Processing at the time of starting ball]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the start-in / entry process (S208) after the specific area sensor detection process (S207). As shown in FIG. 37, in the start ball entry process (S208), first, the number of special figure 1 reserved balls, the special figure 2 reserved balls, and the number of ordinary symbol reserved balls stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read out. (S2501). Next, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has increased by "1" (S2502). When it is determined in S2502 that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has increased by "1" (YES in S2502), the process proceeds to S2503. This corresponds to the case where "1" is added to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 in S307 in the start port sensor detection process (S204) based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second start port.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has not increased (NO in S2502), the process proceeds to S2506. The S2503 reads out the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired by the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) in the immediately preceding start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special figure hold storage unit (acquisition information). S2503). Next, the S2504 determines the acquired random number value related to the read second special symbol (S2504). Specifically, the value of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (random number value for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not) acquired at the time of entering the starting port depends on the current gaming state (whether the low probability state or the high probability state). To determine whether it is a big hit or a miss. If the determination result (preliminary determination result) is a big hit, the type of the big hit is determined. This is a pre-judgment (so-called "hold") in which the hit / fail judgment (judgment of whether or not it is a big hit) for the special figure 2 hold is performed prior to the hit / miss judgment (S1303, S1309) in the special figure 2 hit / miss judgment process (S1202) described later. It is equivalent to "look-ahead").

The pre-judgment is a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 8A), that is, a jackpot determination table for a high-probability state if it is a high-probability state, and a normal state if it is a normal state (low-probability state). Based on the jackpot determination table, it is possible to determine whether or not the value matches the jackpot determination value. Further, as another pre-judgment mode, as a fluctuation pattern information judgment table capable of judging fluctuation pattern information, a fluctuation pattern information judgment table for a normal state (for a low probability state) and a fluctuation pattern information judgment table for a high probability state (for a high probability state) It is assumed that the fluctuation pattern information determination table of the above is provided. Then, in the preliminary determination, predetermined variation pattern information is selected based on the acquired random number value (value of the random number counter for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct) and the variation pattern information determination table according to the game state. It is possible to do. Then, from the selected fluctuation pattern information, it is possible to identify whether or not the game is a big hit, the type of the big hit, and whether or not a game effect with high reliability of the big hit is executed.

Next, in S2505, game information including at least the reserved ball number data related to the second special symbol read by S2501 and the information pre-determined by S2504 (pre-judgment information) is generated as the special figure 2 start ball entry command. , Set in the output buffer for command transmission to the sub control board 90 provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 (S2505). As the special figure 2 start ball entry command, a part or all of the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number read by S2503 may be transmitted to the sub control board as it is, or the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number may be transmitted as it is. Is not transmitted as it is, but the game information (for example, the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern information) acquired based on the value of the random number acquired in Special Figure 2 may be transmitted.

In addition, by analyzing the special figure 2 start entry command transmitted from the main control unit 80 with the sub control unit 90, whether or not the information is related to a big hit, the number of reserved balls of the second special symbol is several, and the big hit type. The sub-control unit 90 can identify any of the above. Further, in the first embodiment, in addition to this, by analyzing the special figure 2 start entry command, whether or not the acquired special figure 2 acquisition random number becomes a big hit when it is determined in a high probability state, and low. It is possible to specify whether or not it will be a big hit when it is judged in the probability state. As a result, the sub-control unit 90 stores the received special figure 2 start entry command as hold (effect hold information), predetermines the effect hold information at a specific timing, and determines whether or not the command is successful in a low probability state. It is possible to determine whether or not the effect hold information determined to be a big hit is stored in.

From the viewpoint of fraud prevention, among the acquired random number values read by S2503, the random number value for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not is not transmitted to the sub-control unit as it is, and the value of the random number counter for determining the other jackpot type (big hit). Command data including information indicating a random number value for type determination), a value of a fluctuation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random number value), and information indicating a result of prior judgment is generated and set as a special figure 2 start entry command. It is possible.

Next, in S2506, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has increased by "1" in the same manner as in the above-described processing according to Special Figure 2 (S2506). When it is determined in S2506 that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has increased by "1" (YES in S2506), the process proceeds to S2507. This corresponds to the case where "1" is added to the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 in S311 in the start port sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the first start port. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2506 that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has not increased (NO in S2506), the process ends as it is.

In S2507, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2507), and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, it is in the high base state (YES in S2507), the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2507 that the time saving flag is OFF, that is, in a low base state (NO in S2507), the process proceeds to the process related to the preliminary determination after S2508. Here, when the time saving flag is ON, that is, when the current gaming state is the high base state, the opening extension function that increases the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is operating, and whether or not the special figure 2 is correct or not. The determination (see FIG. 8B) is easy to perform. Further, in the first embodiment, as will be described later, the digestion of the special figure 2 hold (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the special figure 1 hold (variation display of the first special symbol). (So-called special figure 2 priority variable machine). In such a configuration, for example, when the preliminary determination of the special figure 1 is performed, the result is notified to the player by an effect such as a notice, and the result of the preliminary determination is clearly shown to be a big hit, the player By using the priority of special figure 2 hold digestion, the special figure 2 hold is intentionally eliminated (set to "0") at an arbitrary timing, and the big hit related to special figure 1 showing the result of the preliminary judgment is intended. Technical intervention such as generating is possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of fairness of the game that the player can adjust the timing of occurrence of such a big hit. Therefore, when the current gaming state is not a low base state but a high base state (YES in S2507), this process is terminated without performing the process related to the preliminary determination of the special figure 1 after S2508.

The processing of S2508 to S2510 is the same processing as that of S316 to S318 described above for the special figure 1. That is, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired by the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure hold storage unit is read (S2508). Pre-determination is performed on the read acquired random number value (S2509), and the game information including at least the reserved ball number data related to the first special symbol read by S2501 and the information pre-determined by S2509 (pre-determination information) is obtained. Special Figure 1 Generated as a start-in ball command, and set in the output buffer for sending commands to the sub-control board 90 provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 (S2510). The preliminary determination (holding look-ahead) of S2509 is performed prior to the accuracy determination (S1603, S1609) in the special figure 1 accuracy determination process (S1207) described later.

[Power failure monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power failure monitoring process (S209) after the hold ball number process (S208). In the power-off monitoring process (S209), as shown in FIG. 38, first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal is input (S2601), and if there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is an input of a power off signal (YES in S2601), the current state of the game machine (whether it is a probability change, whether it is a hit game, some number of reserved balls, some number of remaining fluctuations of probability change / time reduction Etc.) are stored in the RAM (S2602), the power off flag is turned on (S2603), and then loop processing is performed without returning to interrupt processing (FIG. 11).

[Sub-control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 (control processing by the sub-control unit 90) will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 44. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, timers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub control board 90 reads out the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 39 from the ROM of the sub control board 90 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, the CPU initialization process is performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) and other settings, various flags, status and counter resets are performed.

Subsequently, the S4002 determines whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub-control board 90. That is, if the power off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM are not normal even if the power off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized, but due to a power failure or the like. If the power off signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM are kept normal (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. Initializing the RAM resets the values of various flags, statuses and counters. Note that S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (when the power is turned on), and are not executed after that. Further, in the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 also performs the same process as the power failure monitoring process (S209) by the game control microcomputer 81 shown in FIG. 11, and a power failure signal is generated due to a power failure or the like. When it is turned on, the data related to the effect control at that time is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90. That is, the data related to the effect control when a power failure such as a power failure occurs is backed up. Therefore, unless the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003) when the power is turned on (when the power is restored) after the power is turned off due to a power failure or the like, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 91 is performed. The state of is returned to the state before the power failure occurred.

The S4004 disables interrupts. Next, the random number seed update process is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The updated random number counter values are sequentially stored in a predetermined updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. The random numbers for determining the effect include random numbers for determining the variable effect that determine the mode (variable effect pattern) of the effect pattern game effect to be executed, random numbers for determining the advance notice effect that determines the advance notice effect, and for determining the effect symbol that determines the effect symbol. There are random numbers and so on. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. When updating the random numbers, the random numbers may not be added one by one, but may be added two by two. The random number for determining the effect is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (starting ball entry command) notifying that the starting ball has arrived is transmitted from the main control board 80, or a control signal notifying the start of fluctuation from the main control board 80 ( It can be used when a fluctuation start command) is transmitted, or when a fluctuation effect pattern described later is determined. The storage location of the acquired random number for determining the effect is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90.

When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in the output buffer (also referred to as “sub-output buffer”) in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are controlled by the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the lamp. Among the boards 107, the command is transmitted to the control board to which the corresponding command is transmitted. Each control board (each control unit) that has received the command uses various effect devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, board lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member 14, etc.) according to the received command. Execute the production (directed design game production, special game production related to the jackpot game, etc.). The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently enables interrupts (S4007). After that, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4008), the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed. By executing these control processes, display control of the effect symbols and the like executed on the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area 7b) of the image display device 7, lighting control of various lamps, and operation of the movable decorative member are performed. It is possible to perform control, audio output control from a speaker, and the like.

[Receive interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 40, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is sent to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91. Determine if it has been entered (S4101). Then, when it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4102), and the process is completed. .. This receive interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 2 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 41, in the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process for creating switch data (edge data and level data) is performed based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d (S4201). ). Next, the lamp data output process (S4202) for outputting the lamp data for causing the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 to emit light, and the drive data for driving the movable decorative member 14 (electrical drive source) are output. Drive data output processing (S4203) is performed. The lamp data and the drive data are created by the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later. Then, the watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 42, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the receive command analysis process (S4302) described later is performed. Next, a switch state acquisition process (S4303) is performed in which the switch data created by the 2 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process, and the switch stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed. A switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the data is performed (S4304). After that, other processing such as creating lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and updating the random number for determining the effect is executed (S4305).

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 43, in the reception command analysis process (S4302), it is first determined whether or not the start entry command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4395), and it is determined that the start entry command has not been received. If it is determined (NO in S4395), the process shifts to S4401 processing, and if it is determined that the start entry command has been received (YES in S4395), the effect hold information storage process (S4400) is performed and the process shifts to S4401 processing. .. The effect hold information storage process (S4400) is a random operation for determining the jackpot type (preliminary judgment result, jackpot type determination) included in the start entry command (special figure 1 start entry command or special figure 2 start entry command) received in S4395. Numerical value, fluctuation pattern Random value, game information such as fluctuation pattern information), special symbol type (1st special symbol, 2nd special symbol) and special symbol hold ball when sending and receiving start input command (command generation) Depending on the number, the sub-control board 90 is stored in a predetermined effect hold information storage area of the RAM in a shift memory format. For example, when the received start-in ball command is the special figure 1 start-in ball command corresponding to the number of reserved balls "4" in special figure 1, the pre-judgment result and the hit type included in the special figure 1 start-in ball command. Etc. are stored as the special figure 1 effect hold information in the area corresponding to the number of holds 4 in the special figure 1 effect hold information storage area. The effect hold information stored in this way is used for executing various effects such as a variable effect, a notice effect, and an effect mode, which will be described later. The storage content (effect hold information) of the effect hold information storage area in the sub control board 90 is the special figure hold storage unit (first special figure hold storage unit, second special figure) in the main control board (main control unit) 80 described above. It matches the stored contents (acquired information) of the hold storage unit). From this, it can be said that the effect holding information storage area of the sub control board 90 is also a “acquisition information storage means”. A means for performing a determination (hit / fail determination, determination of a game effect to be executed, etc.) based on acquired information on the sub-control board (sub-control unit) is also referred to as a "determination execution means".

Next, in S4401, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401), and when it is determined that the fluctuation start command has been received (YES in S4401), the variation effect start processing (YES) described later ( If S4402) is performed to shift to the processing of S4403 and it is determined that the fluctuation start command has not been received (NO in S4401), the processing shifts to S4406 without performing the fluctuation production start processing. In S4403, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and when it is determined that the fluctuation stop command has been received (YES in S4403), the effect symbol is stopped and displayed to display the variation effect. The variable effect end process to be terminated is performed (S4404). In the variation effect end process (S4404), a variation effect end command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol 8 and ending the variation effect is set in the sub-output buffer. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 changes the effect symbol 8 displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The stop display is displayed, and the variable effect (effect pattern game effect) is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4403 that the fluctuation stop command has not been received (NO in S4403), the process shifts to the processing of S4405 without performing the fluctuation production end processing. The variable effect refers to various effects performed according to the variable display of the special symbol.

Subsequently, the S4405 determines whether or not a jackpot game-related command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4408). Here, the jackpot game-related command is a command transmitted from the main control board 80 when executing the jackpot game, and specifically, the opening command transmitted at the start of the jackpot game (occurrence of jackpot) ( S2010), round start command sent at the start of the round (see S2107), round end command sent at the end of the round (see S2114), ending command sent at the end of the jackpot game (see S2119) See) etc. The S4405 determines whether or not any of these jackpot game-related commands has been received, and if it has not been received (NO in S4405), it shifts to the processing of S4407 and if it has been received (YES in S4405). , Performs processing related to the execution of the effect (big hit game-related effect) according to the type of the received command (S4406).

For example, if the received command is an opening command, an opening effect command that specifies the opening effect according to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub-output buffer, and if it is a round start command, the command is concerned. Set a round effect command in the sub-output buffer that specifies the round effect according to the round specified based on. If it is a specific area passage command, the specific area passage effect command is set in the sub output buffer based on the command. As a result, the privilege notification unit, which will be described later, executes the specific area passage effect (second privilege acquisition effect). If it is an ending command, an ending effect command that specifies an ending effect according to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer. When various effect commands related to the set jackpot are transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 performs an opening effect and a round effect according to the progress of the jackpot game. An effect related to the jackpot game such as the above is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

Finally, the processing of S4407 is performed, and this processing is completed. In S4407, as other processing, processing based on other reception commands (for example, normal symbol fluctuation start command and normal symbol fluctuation stop command) other than the above-mentioned various commands is performed (S4407).

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the variation effect start process (S4402) executed by the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 44, in the variation effect start process (S4402), first, various effect determination random numbers such as a variation effect determination random number, a notice effect determination random number, an effect symbol determination random number, and a special effect determination random number are acquired. Performs random number acquisition processing (S4551) for determining the effect. In this embodiment, the processing of S4501 is performed at the timing when the fluctuation start command is received from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from each random number. Based on the acquired value (acquired information), the mode of the effect symbol game effect (variable effect) to be executed, the mode of the advance notice effect (including the presence or absence of the advance notice effect), the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the like are determined.

Next, S4552 analyzes the received fluctuation start command (S4552). The variation start command includes a variation pattern designation command (information for designating the variation pattern) that specifies the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Then, the fluctuation pattern designation command includes the fluctuation pattern information (P1 to P22) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information for designating the current game state, and the determination of the first special symbol hit / miss judgment or the second special symbol hit / miss judgment. The result, symbol information for specifying the jackpot type, and the like are included (see FIG. 8). In addition, since there are one corresponding to the first special symbol and the other corresponding to the second special symbol in the fluctuation pattern designation command, the effect symbol game production to be started this time is performed by analyzing the fluctuation pattern designation command. It is possible to determine whether the (variable display of the effect symbol) is related to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. The variation pattern information, the game state information, the symbol information, and the like can be used in other processes other than the variation effect start process to be executed thereafter.

Next, in S4553, the effect control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4553). The mode status is for determining the effect mode to be executed. The mode status is any value from "1" to "5", and each value is assigned to the effect modes A to E. Specifically, the mode status "1" corresponds to the production mode A, the mode status "2" corresponds to the production mode B, the mode status "3" corresponds to the production mode C, and the mode status "4" corresponds to the production mode C. It corresponds to the production mode D, and the mode status "5" corresponds to the production mode E. By referring to the current mode status, it is possible to specify the current production mode.

Here, the effect mode is a mode of effect in the image display device 7, and if the effect mode is different, a part or all of the effect mode of the game effect such as the advance notice effect and the reach effect is different. Specifically, the image displayed on the image display device 7 is the effect mode, such as different display modes (for example, design, number design, etc.) of the effect symbol 8, different characters, items, and background images appearing. It will be different depending on. In addition, the effect design game effect can also be executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode, and when a plurality of game effects (notice effect, reach effect, etc.) are provided, different game effects can be executed depending on the effect mode. Can be. In this embodiment, the effect modes A and B are executed when the low accuracy and low base state are controlled, the effect mode C is executed when the effect mode is controlled to the high accuracy and high base state, and the effect modes D and E are executed. Is executed when controlled by either the low accuracy high base state or the high accuracy high base state. Therefore, when the effect mode is any of A to C, the player confirms the effect mode to determine whether the current game state is the low probability low base state or the high probability high base state (probability variation game state). You can figure out if there is one. On the other hand, when the effect mode is D or E, even if the player confirms the effect mode, whether the current game state is the low accuracy high base state (time saving state) or the high accuracy high base state (probability variation game state). It is difficult to know if it is. In that sense, the effect modes D and E can be said to be probability non-notification modes.

Next, in S4554, the image display device 7, the board lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14, and the like are used, and the variation effect pattern (variation effect pattern, effect pattern) controlled mainly by the sub control unit 90. A variable effect pattern determination table (not shown) and a notice effect determination table (not shown) for determining the game effect) are set (S4504). Specifically, the variation effect pattern determination table and the advance notice effect determination table to be used are set based on the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4553 and the variation pattern specification command received from the main control unit 80.

That is, a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables and a plurality of advance notice effect determination tables are provided, and a predetermined variable effect pattern determination table and advance notice effect determination table are set from them based on the game state (effect mode) and the like. To do. For example, when the variation pattern information specified by the received variation pattern specification command is "P1 (variation pattern P1)" (see FIG. 9), the variation effect pattern determination table is used as the variation effect pattern determination table at the time of a big hit corresponding to the current effect mode. A variable effect pattern determination table and a notice effect determination table are set. The variable effect pattern determination table is mainly for determining the execution mode (variable mode of the effect symbol, etc.) of the effect symbol game effect, and is a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the effect mode (mode status). (Not shown) is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 in advance. In S4554, the table corresponding to the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4553 is selected and set from those variable effect pattern determination tables.

Next, in S4555, a variation effect pattern suitable for the specified variation pattern is selected and set based on the variation effect determination random number acquired in S4551 and the variation effect pattern determination table set in S4554 (S4555). .. As the variation effect pattern, a variation mode of the effect symbol 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (execution mode of the effect symbol game effect) is set. As a result, in the effect symbol game effect, when the reach effect is executed (reach-existing effect symbol game effect) or when the character effect performed using a specific character is executed (character effect symbol game effect), the reach effect or character When the production is not executed (reach no production design game production), etc. are determined.

In the reach effect, for example, as a display mode of the effect symbol 8 when the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a big hit, all three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are the same (doublet). In the case where the mode (big hit mode, specific mode) is provided, two of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped display (temporary stop display) with the symbols constituting the jackpot mode (same effect symbol). ), And with the remaining one continuing the variable display (scroll display), whether or not the remaining one effect symbol is stopped and displayed at the symbol (three same effect symbols) that completes the jackpot mode. It is a production that shows. At this time, a game effect is executed using a predetermined character along with the variable display of the effect symbol, and whether or not the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the jackpot mode is determined by whether or not the predetermined character achieves the predetermined purpose. It is also possible to show it in the production of. Such a game effect (reach effect or character effect described later) can also be referred to as a story effect (specific game effect) or a purpose effect (specific game effect). As a result, it is possible to raise the player's expectation for a big hit and enhance the game interest.

Further, in S4555, the effect symbol 8 (also referred to as “stop effect symbol”) to be stopped and displayed is determined and set based on the random number for determining the effect symbol acquired in S4551 and the stop symbol determination table (not shown). Production symbol The production symbol 8 that is stopped and displayed as a result of the game production is out of the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment, and if there is a reach, there are three production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R such as "787". One of the production symbols is considered to be different from the other production symbols (out of reach design). In addition, when there is no reach, at least one of the three production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, such as "635" and [559], is regarded as a different pattern from the other production symbols. All of the three production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R may be different from other production symbols.

On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit, and any of the 16R 1st big hit and the 16R 6th big hit is a doublet of "777", the 6R 2nd to 5th big hits and the 16R 11th big hit In any case, it is doublet with an odd number other than "777" or doublet with an even number such as "666", and in the case of a big hit corresponding to RUB, it is a RUB-only number such as "3 ★ 3" ( Dedicated design). Further, in the case of a 2R jackpot, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in the same manner as when the hit is off. However, for the 2R jackpot, a predetermined chance such as "135" may be stopped and displayed. The above-mentioned stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 is an example, and what is stopped and displayed as the stop effect symbol when a big hit is made can be appropriately changed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, as variation modes of the effect symbol 8 (variation effect pattern, effect symbol game effect), Super reach B, super reach C, character effect, etc. are set, and in S4555, which of these effects is performed based on the variable effect pattern determination table, or these effects are not performed (this is called "" (Also called "normal fluctuation") is determined. Then, when the reach effect symbol game effect is executed, one of the reach effects is set based on the variation pattern designation command and the variation effect pattern determination table.

Here, when the super reach effect is executed as the effect symbol game effect, it is set so that the possibility of a big hit is higher than the case where the normal reach effect is executed. That is, it can be said that the super reach production is a game production with a higher jackpot reliability (possibility of becoming a jackpot) than the reach (normal reach) production. The reach effect can be mainly set (executed) when a variation pattern designation command for specifying a variation pattern (see FIG. 9) having a variation time of 30,000 ms or more is received. Further, a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is less than 30,000 ms is called a normal fluctuation (normal production) in which reach production, character production, or story production is not performed. This normal production is considered to be a game production that is less likely to be a big hit than the reach production.

Further, in S4556, the advance notice effect setting process is performed. In this advance notice effect determination process, the advance notice effect to be executed according to the variable effect pattern (effect pattern game effect) is determined. In addition, it is also referred to as a production design game production including the advance notice production (including a special production) to be executed. This notice effect indicates that the result of the effect symbol game effect being executed may be stopped and displayed in a jackpot mode after the start of the variable display of the effect symbol and before the effect symbol is stopped or displayed (fixed stop display) ( This is the effect (advance notification effect) shown in (during the variable display of the effect pattern). In S4556, the specified variation pattern and the advance notice matching the determined variation effect pattern are based on the random number for determining the advance notice effect acquired in S4551, the random number for determining the special effect effect, and the advance notice effect determination table set in S4554. Select the effect and set the command to execute the selected (determined) notice effect (S4556).

In the first embodiment, a plurality of advance notice effects having different display modes (execution modes) are provided, and a plurality of advance notice effect determination random numbers are provided as the corresponding advance notice effect determination random numbers. Specifically, it has random numbers for character advance notice determination, conversation advance notice determination random numbers, step-up advance notice determination random numbers, lamp advance notice determination random numbers, etc., and acquisition values of these advance notice effect determination random numbers and each advance notice effect determination The notice effect to be executed is decided by using the table. Further, as each advance notice effect determination random number, a predetermined value is acquired in the effect determination random number acquisition process (S4551) in the variation effect start process (S4402).

Next, in the S4558, based on the variable effect pattern and the advance notice effect (including the special effect) set in the S4555 and S4556, a variable effect start command for starting the effect symbol game effect, etc. is issued in the RAM of the sub-control board 90. (S4558) is set in the output buffer of, and the variation production start processing is terminated. When the variation effect start command set in S4558 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 determines the variation effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command, that is, S4555. The predetermined image data corresponding to the variation effect pattern set in 1 is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the variation effect or the like based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. In addition, the variable display (blinking display) by the two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed.

Further, as the advance notice effect, the effect is determined by using a random number for determining the lamp advance notice, and the lamp advance notice for lighting the privilege notification unit described later in a predetermined mode is provided. This lamp notice is an effect pattern being executed by controlling the lighting of the light emitting unit provided on the back surface of the privilege notification area provided directly below the first starting port 20 with a predetermined color or lighting pattern (light emitting mode). It notifies the possibility that the result of the variable display of the special symbol) will be a big hit and the possibility that the big hit information is stored in the held (stored) held information.

Further, this ramp notice is executed by the privilege notification unit located directly below the first starting port, where the player always aims to enter the game ball in the low base state. Therefore, in the state where the game balls are being fired, a large number of game balls are constantly flowing down around the privilege notification unit (privilege notification area). Further, the privilege notification unit of this embodiment has a configuration in which a game ball can pass in front of the privilege notification unit (on the privilege notification unit). That is, the path through which the game ball can pass is made to emit light, and the possibility of granting a privilege (the feasibility of a big hit) is notified by the light emitting mode. Therefore, if too many game balls flow down on the privilege notification unit, the large number of game balls pass through the privilege notification unit, which attracts the player's attention to the privilege notification unit, while the game balls are executed by the privilege notification unit. There is a risk of hindering the visibility of the effect. In addition, due to poor visibility, the player may misunderstand the executed light emitting mode as a different light emitting mode, and the game result may differ from the result considered by the player, which may reduce the interest of the game. In order to prevent the occurrence of such a situation, in this embodiment, the periphery of the privilege notification unit (privilege notification area) has a special configuration as described later. As a result, while increasing the number of game balls falling around the privilege notification unit, the number of game balls passing over the privilege notification unit is reduced, and the number of game balls flowing down on the privilege notification unit is limited to an appropriate number. ing.

[Bonus Notification Department]
The privilege notification unit of this embodiment has the configuration shown in FIGS. 45 to 50. FIG. 45 shows a diagram in which a privilege notification member 160 (also referred to as a “first unit”) is attached to the game board 2. In this figure, parts such as the center decoration body 10 and the first prize-winning device 31 are removed. As shown in FIG. 45, the privilege notification unit 203 (privilege notification area) is provided below the start port 20 (between the start port 20 and the out port 17) provided on the game board 2. Further, in the present embodiment, the privilege notification unit 203 (privilege notification area) is a region below the eaves member 200 extending downward from the starting port 20 to the left and right, and is provided on the back surface of the privilege notification unit 203. It is a region that emits light (displays) in a predetermined mode depending on the unit. That is, it is a region on the first unit shown in FIG. 45 and below the eaves member 200 (first eaves portion 200a and second eaves portion 200b) shown inside the dotted line. Further, it is a region shown by diagonal lines in FIG. 46 (b).

As shown in FIG. 45 and the like, the privilege notification unit 203 (privilege notification area) has a first privilege notification unit 201 (first privilege notification area) that notifies whether or not a big hit (first privilege) occurs, and a jackpot. The second privilege notification unit 202 (second privilege notification area) that notifies whether the game state after the game is set to the high probability state (second privilege) (whether the game ball has passed the specific area), and have. The first privilege notification unit 201 has a translucent diffuser lens 201a, and is a first light emitting unit (for the first privilege) arranged on the back surface side of the diffuser lens 201a (hatched portion shown in FIG. 45). The light emitting unit) emits light in a predetermined mode, thereby exhibiting a high effect. Further, the second privilege notification unit 202 displays a character "V" indicating the passage of a specific area on the translucent member, and the second light emission is arranged on the back surface side of the character unit of "V". By emitting light in a predetermined mode, a high effect is exhibited.

Further, the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35 passes through the second large winning opening sensor 35a provided in the second large winning opening 35, and then passes through the second large winning opening passage 181. It is distributed to either a specific area 39 or a non-specific area 49. Then, as shown by the broken line in FIG. 45, at least a part of the specific area sensor 39a for detecting that the game ball has passed through the specific area 39 and the specific area 39 is located on the back surface side of the privilege notification unit 203. (Inside the privilege notification area). More specifically, at least a part of the specific area 39 and the specific area sensor 39a is arranged (in the second privilege notification area) so as to be located on the back surface side of the second privilege notification unit 202.

As a result, the second privilege notification unit 202 (the second light emitting unit) emits light in a predetermined mode at the timing when the game ball entering the second large winning opening 35 passes through the specific area sensor 39a. By making (lights up) the player, it is possible to notify the player that the game ball has passed the specific area (the acquisition of the second privilege is confirmed). Further, in this way, the second privilege notification unit 202 is provided on the front side of the specific area sensor 39a, and the second privilege notification unit 202 emits light when passing through the specific area sensor 39a, thereby indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 39. It is possible to increase the possibility that the player can directly see the image. As a result, it is possible to recognize that the second privilege (high probability state, probabilistic game) has been acquired by the game ball launched by itself passing through the specific area 39, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

Further, by arranging the second privilege notification unit 202, the specific area 39, and the specific area sensor 39a in the privilege notification area below the eaves member 200 (second eaves portion), the second privilege notification unit 202 flows down on the game area 3. The amount of the game ball flowing down in front of the second privilege notification unit 202, the specific area 39, and the specific area sensor 39a can be limited. Further, this makes it possible for the player to easily see the game ball entering the second special winning opening 35 passing through the specific area 39 and the specific area sensor 39a. Further, as a result, the game ball flowing down on the game area 3 and the game ball passing through the specific area 39 and the specific area sensor 39a overlap each other, and the player passes through the specific area 39 and the specific area sensor 39a. It is possible to prevent the situation where the ball is overlooked as much as possible.

On the other hand, the non-specific area 49 and the non-specific area sensor 49a are arranged so as to be located on the back surface side of the area outside the privilege notification area 202 (the area outside the privilege notification area). In this area outside the privilege notification area, the passage of the game ball is not restricted (restricted) by the eaves member 200 described above (compared to the privilege notification area), so that a large number of game balls are in the non-specific area 49 and the non-specific area 49. It will pass (flow down) the area in front of the sensor 49a. As a result, when the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35 passes through the non-specific area 49, the game ball that flows down on the game area 3 and passes through the non-specific area 49 and the non-specific area sensor 49a. It becomes possible for the player to make it difficult for the player to see the game ball passing through the non-specific area 49 and the non-specific area sensor 49a by overlapping with the game ball. Further, as a result, when the player cannot visually recognize the game ball passing through the non-specific area 49 and the non-specific area sensor 49a, the jackpot game ends and the game after the jackpot game ends is started. Until (until the game mode is displayed), it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for the execution of the second privilege (high probability state, probabilistic game).

The game area 3 in front of the specific area sensor 39a and the non-specific area sensor 49a is formed of a translucent (more preferably "transparent") material, and is passed through the game area 3 from the front side of the game machine. The player can visually recognize (at least a part of) the specific area sensor 39a and the non-specific area sensor 49a. Further, in the present embodiment, at least a part of the passage in the second large winning opening through which the game ball entered in the second large winning opening 35 passes can be visually recognized by the player through the game area 3 from the front side of the game machine. It has become. Therefore, the player gazes at the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35, and the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35 passes through either the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 49. It becomes possible to visually recognize whether or not to do so.

[Bonus notification member]
Next, the privilege notification member 160 attached to the game board 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 46 and 47. The privilege notification member 160 includes a plate-shaped base portion 206 (base plate) and an eaves member 200 (also referred to as a “regulation portion” or a “flow regulation portion”) provided on the front side of the base portion 206. It is configured. Further, when the base portion 200 and the eaves member 200 are assembled in advance with screws or the like to form a unit and the game machine is assembled, the four mounting holes provided in the base portion 200 in this unitized state are provided. It is assembled to the game board 2 from the front side of the game board 2 via 207. The unitized privilege notification member 160 is also referred to as a "first unit".

Further, the eaves member 200 includes a ball receiving port (first starting port 20) formed in the central portion, and the first eaves portion 200a and the second eaves portion 200b formed from the ball receiving port toward the lower left and right sides. Is formed by. Further, as shown in FIG. 46 (a), the eaves member 200 is formed so as to project toward the front side of the game area 3, and the first eaves direct the flow direction of the game ball flowing down from the upstream (upper side). The part 200a and the second eaves part 200b regulate the game balls that flow directly under the eaves member 200 (that is, on the privilege notification area) to limit (reduce) the game balls.

Further, in the low base state, the player fluctuates the effect symbol (special symbol) for the purpose of generating a big hit game, so that the first start port that triggers the variable display of the effect symbol (special symbol hit / fail judgment). Aim at 20 and play a game. Therefore, the player pays attention to the vicinity of the first starting port 20 and plays a game, and a large number of game balls flow down around the first starting port 20. Then, some of the game balls launched toward the first starting port 20 enter the first starting port 20, while others do not. The game ball that did not enter the first starting port 20 is a first flow down path 205a formed on the upper surfaces of the left and right eaves (first eaves 200a and second eaves 200b) of the first starting port 20. Alternatively, it is guided by the second flow down path 205b and flows down around the privilege notification unit 203. As shown in FIG. 46 and the like, the first flow path 205a and the second flow down path 205b are formed on an inclination so that the game ball flows diagonally downward around the privilege notification unit 203. Then, the game ball guided by the first flow path 205a and the second flow down path 205b flows down around the privilege notification unit 203 (partly flows down on the privilege notification unit 203) and goes out. The ball enters the mouth 17 (is discharged from the out mouth 17).

Since the privilege notification unit 203 is configured as a game area 3 through which the game ball can pass, a part of the game ball that is guided by the first flow down path 205a or the second flow down path 205b and flows down is , The game ball may change its direction by hitting an obstacle nail or the like and pass over the privilege notification unit 203, or a game ball that has flowed down from another direction without going to the first starting port 20 (first flow down path 205a or second). It may pass over the privilege notification unit 203 (without touching the flow path 205b). However, the presence of the eaves member 200 makes it possible to reliably reduce the number of game balls passing in front of the privilege notification unit 203 provided directly below the start port 20, and the visibility of the effect mode of the privilege notification unit 203. Is definitely improving. In addition, compared to the case where the game ball does not pass on the privilege notification unit 203 at all by providing a wall or the like, the game ball is configured to be able to pass so that some of the game balls actually pass through. Because of the configuration, the possibility that the player pays attention to the privilege notification unit 203 (gathers the line of sight in the vicinity of the privilege notification unit 203) is increased. As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player overlooks the effect executed by the privilege notification unit 203.

Further, as shown in FIG. 46 (a), the privilege notification unit 203 (privilege notification area) includes a first privilege notification unit 201 indicating the feasibility of the first privilege (big hit, big hit game), and a second privilege. It is provided with a second privilege notification unit 202, which indicates the feasibility (whether or not a specific area has been passed) of (high probability state). The first privilege notification unit 201 is configured to be larger than the second privilege notification unit 202 because the execution frequency of the effect is higher than that of the second privilege notification unit 202. Further, as described above, since the first privilege notification unit 201 only shows the light emitting mode of the first light emitting unit 187 (first privilege light emitting unit), the visibility on the back surface side is not necessary, and the colored diffuser lens. It is composed of 201a (of course, there may be a partially transparent portion). On the other hand, the second privilege notification unit 202 shows the light emitting mode of the second light emitting unit 188 (the second privilege light emitting unit), and the specific area 39 and the specific area sensor 39a arranged on the back surface of the second privilege notification unit 202. It is made of a transparent material (resin) in order to show how the game ball passes through.

Further, as shown in FIG. 46B, the privilege notification unit 203 (privilege notification area) is a lower region of the eaves member 200 indicated by diagonal lines, and the privilege notification unit 203 is located at a predetermined position on the back surface side of the privilege notification unit 203. A first light emitting unit 187 and a second light emitting unit 188 mounted on the notification board 186 are provided.
Further, the number of the first light emitting unit 187 is larger than that of the second light emitting unit 188. Specifically, the first light emitting unit 187 is composed of six (plural) light emitting units, and the second light emitting unit 188 is composed of one (singular) light emitting unit. The second light emitting unit 188 is provided at a position on the back surface side of the second privilege notification unit 202 so as to overlap a part of the specific area 39 (specific area sensor 39a).

Then, the light emitting mode is shown, and whether or not the game ball actually passes through the specific area 39 (specific area sensor 39a) is shown to the player. Therefore, if the second light emitting unit is composed of a large number of light emitting units, the visibility of the specific region 39 (specific region sensor 39a) is impaired. As a result, the second light emitting unit 188 is composed of a single (minority) light emitting unit. On the other hand, the first privilege notification unit 201 does not need to secure the visibility on the back side thereof, and has a relatively wide range (compared to the second privilege notification unit) so that the player can easily notice the change in the light emitting mode. (Many) light emitting parts are installed. Further, in this embodiment, since the second light emitting unit 188 (second LED) is configured by a single unit, a light emitting unit different from the first light emitting unit 187 (first LED) is used, and the second light emitting unit 188 is the second light emitting unit 188. 1 A light emitting unit (LED) having a higher brightness than the light emitting unit 187 is used. Further, the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit may have different colors so that the player can easily distinguish them.

Further, FIG. 47 shows that the game board 2 (second unit) is assembled with the privilege notification member 160 (first unit) and the third unit 180 provided with the privilege notification board 186 and the second grand prize device 36. It is a figure which shows the positional relationship between the privilege notification member 160 and the privilege notification board 186 when it is attached. As shown in FIG. 47, the privilege notification board 186 is provided so as to be located behind the privilege notification unit 203, and the first light emitting unit 187 and the second light emitting unit 188 provided (mounted) on the privilege notification board 186 are provided. , All are provided so as to be located on the back side of the privilege notification unit 203 (privilege notification area). In addition to the first light emitting unit 187 and the second light emitting unit 188, the privilege notification board 186 includes electronic components 189 and 190 (IC) for appropriately controlling the light emission of the first light emitting unit 187 and the second light emitting unit 188. And resistors etc.) are mounted.

Further, FIG. 48 shows the game board 2 (second unit 170) in a state before assembling (attaching) the first unit 160, the third unit 180, and the like. The second unit 170 shown in FIG. 48 has a center decoration mounting hole 171 for assembling the center decoration 10, a privilege notification member mounting hole 173 for mounting the first unit 160, and a second unit of the third unit. A second prize-winning device mounting hole 172 for mounting the prize-winning device 36 and a gate mounting hole 174 for mounting the gate 28 are formed. Further, the four mounting holes 207 of the first unit 160 are aligned with the four mounting holes 175 of the second unit 170, respectively, and fixed with screws from the front side.

Further, FIG. 49 shows the second prize-winning device 36, the second prize-winning entrance passage 181 and the movable pieces 150, v, the non-specific area 49 (non-specific area sensor 49a), the first starting port 20, and the first starting entrance passage. Unitized with 182, a second start port sensor 21a, a privilege notification board 186, and another decorative board 183 (including other decorative lamps, game ball passages, frames, etc.) on which a light emitting unit 184 (LED) is mounted. It is a figure which shows the 3rd unit 180.

As shown in FIG. 49, the privilege notification board 186 is formed with a notch 195 (recess) and a protrusion 196 at the end on the side where the second light emitting portion 188 is provided. Then, a part of the passage 181 (passage leading to the specific area sensor 49a) in the second large winning opening is provided in the cutout portion 195. Further, the protrusion 196 is provided with a second light emitting unit 188 indicating the acquisition of the second privilege, and the protrusion 196 (second light emitting unit 188) is a part of the specific area sensor 39a (specific area 39). It is provided at a position where it overlaps with. The protrusion 196 is provided so as to overlap a part of the specific area sensor 39a (specific area 39), and the other part of the specific area sensor 39a (specific area 39) is provided so as not to overlap the protrusion 196. As a result, the player can visually recognize the passage of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 (specific area sensor 39a) from the front side of the game area 3. Further, a second light emitting unit 196 is provided at a position overlapping a part of the specific area sensor 39a (specific area 39), and the second light emitting unit 196 is made to emit light substantially at the same time as the passage of the specific area sensor 39a (specific area 39). It is also possible to notify the player of the timing at which the game ball actually passes through the specific area 39 (specific area sensor 39a) and show the mode.

FIG. 50 shows an exploded perspective view of the first unit 160, the second unit 170, and the third unit 180. The first unit 160 including at least the first starting port 20 and the privilege notification unit 203 is attached to the second unit including at least the game board 2 from the front side (game area 3 side). Will be done. Further, in the third unit 180, the opening / closing member 37 is located in the second large winning device mounting hole 172 and the privilege notification board 186 is located in the back surface of the privilege notification unit 203 from the rear surface side of the second unit. , Installed.

A gaming machine having the configuration as described above, and provided with a start port 20 and a privilege notification unit 203 for notifying the result of a special symbol winning / failing determination based on the entry of a ball into the start port 20 directly below the start port 20. Therefore, an eaves member 200 is provided to limit (reduce) the game ball that has not entered the starting port 20 from flowing down on the privilege notification unit 203. As a result, a large number of game balls flow down around (left and right) the privilege notification unit 203, and the number of game balls flowing down on the privilege notification unit 203 is reduced, so that the player's attention to the privilege notification unit 203 is attracted. Moreover, the visibility of the privilege notification unit 203 has been improved. In addition, this makes it possible to effectively show the player a highly tasteful production.

Next, the gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 51 and 52. In the first embodiment, the privilege notification board 186 is exposed to the outside in a state before the third unit 180 is attached to the game board 2 (second unit 170). In such a configuration, when the third unit 180 is moved (carried) or attached to other members such as the third unit 180 game board 2, it is mounted on the privilege notification board 186 itself or the privilege notification board 186. There is a risk that the electronic components will collide with other members and be damaged. In the second embodiment, in order to prevent such damage as much as possible, the protective member 210 shown in FIG. 51 or the like is installed on the privilege notification board 186 of the third unit.

Further, the protective member 210 of the second embodiment not only provides a member for protecting on the privilege notification board 186, but also prevents damage to the privilege notification board 186 (including mounted electronic components) and also provides privilege notification. The configuration is such that the reduction in the brightness of the light emitting portion provided on the substrate 186 is suppressed as much as possible, and the heat generated by the electronic components provided on the privilege notification substrate 186 can be efficiently dissipated.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 51 and 52 (a), a plate-shaped protective member 210 made of a transparent resin (transparent resin) is provided on the privilege notification board 186 of the third unit 280. ing. The protective member 210 has a shape along the outer shape of the privilege notification board 186 so as to protect the corners (ends) of the privilege notification board 186. In particular, when the privilege notification board 186 is attached to the third unit 280, there is a high possibility that the corner portion (end portion) located near the end portion of the third unit will be damaged by the collision. Therefore, the shape of the protective member 210 of the portion is made to follow the outer shape of the privilege notification board 186.

Further, as shown in FIG. 52A, the protective member 210 is formed with two positioning holes 214 provided at positions overlapping the two positioning holes 192 of the privilege notification board 186. The privilege notification board 186 and the protective member 210 are positioned and installed with respect to the third unit 280 by inserting the positioning holes 192 and the positioning holes 214 into the two protrusions protruding from the third unit 280. In addition, two mounting holes 213 are formed at positions that overlap with the two mounting holes 191 of the privilege notification board 186. Then, the protective member 210 and the privilege notification board 186 are fixed to the third unit by the mounting screws 215 via the mounting holes 213 and the mounting holes 191.

Further, one of the mounting holes 191 and 213 of the privilege notification board 186 and the protective member 210 is provided at the corners, and the other is provided not at the corners but at the middle of the ends. This makes it possible to install electronic components and light emitting parts at the corners. Further, the protective member 210 is configured to have a frame portion 212 and a hole portion 211 notched inside the frame portion 212. Further, two holes are formed, and the protective member 210 has a substantially eight-shaped shape. As a result, while protecting most of the outer shape (3/4 or more) of the privilege notification board 186, the covering portion 193 that covers the front surface with the protection member 210 and the front surface are not covered with the protection member 210 on the privilege notification board 186. An uncovered portion 194 is provided.

Then, electronic parts that generate a lot of heat (relatively large ICs, etc.) and light emitting parts that do not want to reduce the brightness are arranged in the uncovered part 194 on the privilege notification board 186, and are easily damaged (absolutely want to be damaged). (No) The light emitting part and electronic parts shall be arranged in the covering part 193. As shown in FIGS. 51 and 52, the first light emitting unit 187 (LED), the second light emitting unit 188 (LED), the first electronic component 189 (IC), and the first electronic component 189 (IC) are located at predetermined positions on the privilege notification board 186. A second electronic component 190 (resistor, etc.) is arranged (mounted). As described above, the second light emitting unit 188, which is the second privilege light emitting unit, is provided in the uncovered portion 194 in order to ensure high brightness with a small number (singular) and a small number.

Further, the first electronic component 189, which is the largest electronic component arranged on the privilege notification board 186, is all provided in the uncovered portion 194 (one in this embodiment). As a result, it is possible to efficiently dissipate heat and prevent heat from being trapped between the protective member 210 and the privilege notification board 186, causing damage to electronic components and malfunction of the privilege notification board 186. It becomes. Further, the first light emitting unit 187, which is the first privilege light emitting unit, is composed of a plurality of (relatively large number) light emitting units, and the covering unit first light emitting unit 187a (4 pieces) provided in the covering unit 193. And the uncovered portion first light emitting portion 187b (two) provided in the uncovered portion 194. As a result, since the protective member 210 is on the front surface of the covering portion first light emitting portion 187a, the brightness (light amount) reaching the player is slightly reduced. By causing the coated portion 1st light emitting unit 187a to emit light when executing a notice effect with low feasibility of the first privilege (big hit) (the uncovered portion 1st light emitting unit 187b is not emitted), the reliability is increased. It is possible not to have an excessive sense of expectation for a low notice production.

On the other hand, in the case of executing the notice effect having a high possibility of executing the first privilege (big hit), the notice effect of high brightness (light amount) is executed by causing the uncovered portion first light emitting unit 187b to emit light, and the game is played. It is possible to raise the expectation of the person. At this time, the covering portion first light emitting portion 187a may be combined to emit light, or the covering portion first light emitting portion 187a may not emit light.

Further, a second electronic component 190 (resistor, etc.) is provided as an electronic component smaller (less heat radiated) than the first electronic component 189, and the second electronic component 190 is mounted on the privilege notification board 186. It is mounted in a larger number than the first electronic component 189. The second electronic component 190 has a coated second electronic component 190a arranged on the covering portion 193 and a non-covered second electronic component 190b arranged on the uncoated portion 194. As a result, the second electronic component 190a can be efficiently arranged at an appropriate position, and heat can be efficiently dissipated.

Further, on the privilege notification board 186, at least one of the first light emitting portion 187b, the first electronic component 189, and the second electronic component 190 is provided so as to be located in the hole portion 211 of the protective member 210. As a result, heat is efficiently dissipated by arranging the light emitting portion and the electronic component in the uncoated portion 194, and the light emitting portion and the electron installed in the hole portion 211 by surrounding the periphery with the frame portion 212 of the protective member 210. It is possible to protect parts from damage and the like.

Further, the protective member 210 of this embodiment has a substantially eight-shaped shape, and has a frame portion 212 between the hole portion 211 and the hole portion 211 to reinforce the entire protective member 210. It is possible. In particular, the protective member 210 of this embodiment does not fix the corners and the corners with the mounting screws 215, but fixes the corners and the middle position with the mounting screws 215, so that the protective member 210 is caught by some member. As a result, the protective member 210 may bend and be damaged. In this embodiment, the frame portion 212 (reinforcing frame) between the hole portion 211 and the hole portion 211 is provided at substantially the same position (height) as the mounting screw 215 fixed at the middle position, so that the frame portion 212 is bent. It is possible to increase the strength against. Further, since the other configurations of the third unit 280 are the same as those of the third unit 180 of the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted.

As described above, in the third unit 280 of the second embodiment, since the protection member 210 having a special shape is provided on the privilege notification board 186, the privilege notification board 186 (including the mounted electronic components) is damaged. It is possible to prevent the reduction of the brightness of the light emitting portion provided on the privilege notification board 186 as much as possible, and to efficiently dissipate the heat generated by the electronic components provided on the privilege notification board 186.

[Mounting structure of 2nd unit and 3rd unit]
Next, the gaming machine of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 50, 53 to 57, and the like. The game machine of the third embodiment is characterized by a mounting structure of the second grand prize device 36 (third unit 180) to the game board 2 (second unit 170, game board member 222), and is characterized by this mounting structure. Can be adopted in combination with the gaming machines of Examples 1 and 2. As shown in FIG. 50, the second unit 170 is placed at a predetermined position (lower right) on the front side (the side where the game area is formed) of the game board 2 with the table member 221 (“base” shown in FIGS. 55 and 56). It is configured by attaching a member). That is, the second unit 170 includes the game board 2 and the front member 221. The second unit 170 is also referred to as a "game board member 222".

FIG. 53 shows the game board 2 constituting the second unit 170 (game board member 222). The game board 2 has a privilege notification member mounting hole 173 for mounting the first unit 160, and a second prize-winning device mounting hole 172 (also referred to as “first opening”) for mounting the second prize-winning device 36. A variable winning device mounting hole 227 for mounting the variable winning device 22, a front member mounting hole 226 for screwing (fixing) the front member 221 and the like are formed. Further, as shown in FIG. 53, the second prize-winning device mounting hole 172 for mounting the second prize-winning device 36 is formed as a through hole penetrating the game board 2 in the front-back direction, and the lower ends thereof are left and right. The left and right notches are referred to as the second recesses 231 and 231. Further, the second recess 231 is formed in a penetrating shape. As will be described in detail later, the game board surface side of the second recess 231 is covered with the second recess cover portion 236 of the front member 221 to form a fitting portion. This fitting portion is referred to as a shaft support fitting recess 241 for fitting the box side shaft support 247.

FIG. 54 is a partially enlarged view showing a part of the back surface side of the game board 2 (around the second large winning device mounting hole 172). As shown in FIG. 54, the first recess 230, the second recess 231 and the third recess 232 for fitting and fixing the third unit 180 (back side member) to the back surface side of the game board 2 and the like. Is formed. Of course, other concave portions and convex portions (not shown) are also formed, and a predetermined portion of the third unit 180 (back side member) is fitted to these concave portions and convex portions, wiring is passed through, and a game ball is formed. It is used as a passage.

Next, a table member 221 (also referred to as a “base member”) attached to the surface of the game board 2 to form the game board member 222 will be described with reference to FIGS. 55 and 56. The front member 221 is provided in the lower right portion of the game area 3. Further, the front member 221 has a game ball passage 240 extending in a substantially vertical direction to the game board 2 and a thin plate-shaped base portion 235 (also referred to as a “thin plate portion”) provided parallel to the surface of the game board 2. ing. In this embodiment, the base portion 235 is formed of a thin transparent resin plate having a thickness of about 3 mm, and the front member 221 is integrally molded.

Further, at a predetermined position of the base portion 235, a rectangular through hole 237 for the second large winning opening (also referred to as a "second opening") penetrating the front and back of the front member and a square notch-shaped variable winning device. A through hole 238 (a notch for a variable winning device) is formed. In the second large winning opening through hole 237, when the opening / closing member 37 of the second large winning device 36 attached from the back surface side of the game board 2 is opened, the game ball is inside the second large winning device 36. It serves as an entrance for entering the ball (passage 25 in the second prize-winning entrance). That is, the through hole 237 for the second big winning opening becomes the second big winning opening 35. Further, the through hole 238 for the variable winning device allows the game ball to enter the variable winning device 22 when the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 attached from the back surface side of the game board 2 is opened. It will be the entrance for. That is, the through hole 238 for the variable winning device becomes the second starting port 21.

Further, FIG. 56 is a perspective view of the front member 221 as viewed from the back surface side (the surface side in contact with the game board). As shown in FIG. 56, small recesses extending left and right from the second large winning opening through hole 237 are formed on both the left and right sides of the lower end of the rectangular second large winning opening through hole 237. This recessed portion is referred to as a second recessed cover portion 236. With the front member 221 (base member) attached to the surface of the game board 2, the second special winning device mounting hole 172 (first opening) and the second large winning opening through hole 237 (second opening) Will overlap to form openings 172 and 237 as shown in FIG. 50 and the like. The shape of the through hole of the second prize-winning device mounting hole 172 (excluding the second recess 231) and the shape of the through hole of the second prize-winning opening through hole 237 are substantially the same.

Further, when the front member 221 is attached to the surface of the game board 2, the second concave portion cover portion 236 of the front member 221 is positioned so as to overlap the second concave portion 231 of the game board 2. That is, by covering the front side (the surface side of the game board 2) of the penetrating second recess 231 formed in the game board 2 with the second recess cover portion 236, the shaft support fitting recess 241 (second fitting). A joint) is formed (see FIGS. 48, 50, etc.).

Further, in a state where the front member 221 is attached to the surface of the game board 2, the peripheral edge of the second large winning opening 35 (through hole 237 for the second large winning opening) has a thin plate-shaped (about 3 mm) base portion 235. The front area of the base portion 235 (including the front surface of the second concave cover portion 236) is defined as a game area in which the game ball can flow down (pass). The front member 221 is provided with mounting holes 239 at a plurality of locations, and the front member 221 is screwed onto the front member mounting holes 226 of the game board 2 by superimposing the mounting holes 239 on the game board 2. Fix it to 2.

Next, as shown in FIG. 50, the game board member 222 (second unit 170) including the front member 221 and the game board 2 is attached (fitted and fixed) from the back surface side of the game board member 222. The third unit 180 (back side member) to be () has the following configuration. As shown in FIG. 57, the third unit 180 (back side member) is configured to include the second special winning device 36, and the members and the like constituting the second big winning device 36 project toward the game board 2. Is formed. Here, in the member constituting the second special winning device 36, the second big winning opening passage 25 (also referred to as “specific game ball passage”) for guiding the game ball entered from the second big winning opening 35 is inside. Box portion 245 (a portion forming a part of the outer shape of the second prize winning device 36) and the box portion side that supports (holds) the rotation shaft of the opening / closing member 37 that opens and closes the second prize opening 35. Includes shaft branch 247.

When the third unit 180 is attached from the back surface side of the game board member 222 (second unit 170), the third unit 180 (back side member) is attached to the concave first recess 230 formed on the back surface side of the game board 2. ), The box portion 245 of the second prize-winning device 36 is fitted. Further, the shaft support fitting recess 241 formed in a concave shape from the first recess 230 forming surface on the back surface side of the game board 2 has a box-side shaft support 247 (simply) of the second grand prize device 36 of the third unit 180. Also called "shaft branch") fits. In this way, the first recess 230 and the second recess 230 having different depths are formed in a plurality of steps (stepped shape) on the back surface side of the game board 2 with different parts of the second grand prize device 36 of the third unit 180. It was fitted to 231 and fixed.

Further, the first recess 230 is composed of the game board 2, and the shaft support fitting recess 241 is composed of the second recess 231 and the second recess cover portion 236. That is, the first recess 230 for fitting different parts of the same second prize-winning device 36 and the shaft support fitting recess 241 are made of different members (at least partially different members).

As a result, the second special winning device 36 (third unit 180) can be reliably aligned and fixed at a specific position of the game board member 222. Further, since the second prize-winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member 37 that opens and closes, the positions of the second prize-winning device 36 and the opening on the game board member 222 side (second prize-winning opening 35) If is installed at a position deviated from a specific position, the opening / closing member 37 may be caught, and the opening (second big winning opening 35) may not be opened during the big hit game. When such a situation occurs, it may cause a great disadvantage to the player. However, by adopting the configuration of this embodiment, it is possible to reliably align and fix the second grand prize device 36 (third unit 180) to a specific position of the game board member 222, and such It is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation as much as possible.

Further, the box portion 245, which constitutes the outer shape of the second special winning device 36, is the object to be fitted into the plurality of fitting recesses (first recess 230, shaft support fitting recess 241) on the back surface side of the game board member 222. In addition, the opening / closing member 37 and the opening (second prize opening 35) are separated by setting the box portion side shaft support 247 that pivotally supports the rotation shaft 246 of the opening / closing member 37 that opens and closes the second prize opening 35. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the opening (second big winning opening 35) is not opened during the big hit game due to interference with the formed through hole as much as possible. Further, according to these configurations, in a state where the third unit 180 is assembled to the game board member 222 (second unit) (a state in which the game machine is configured), the third unit 180 (second grand prize device) is caused by vibration or collision. 36) can be prevented from being displaced from the specific position of the game board member 222.

Further, the second prize-winning device 36 including the opening / closing member 222 is attached from the back side of the game board member 222, and the box-side shaft support 247 that pivotally supports the rotation shaft 246 of the opening / closing member 37 is attached to the shaft support fitting recess 241. It was fitted and fixed inside. As a result, the shaft support portion 247 of the opening / closing member 37 that opens / closes the second special winning opening 35 is configured without protruding from the surface of the game board member 222 toward the game area. Further, the opening / closing member 37 for opening / closing the second special winning opening 35 is configured without protruding from the surface of the game board member 222 toward the game area side. As a result, the front side of the opening / closing member 37 and the shaft support portion 247 that pivotally supports the rotation shaft 246 of the opening / closing member 37 is set as a game area through which the game ball can pass, and the flow mode of the game ball can be varied without narrowing the game area. It becomes possible to change.

Further, in this embodiment, the opening / closing member 37 is provided so as to be substantially flush with the surface of the game board member 222 (front member 221). At least, the opening / closing member 37 is provided so as not to protrude from the surface of the game board member 222 (front member 221) toward the game area side. The rotation shaft 246 of the opening / closing member 37 is a box formed at both lower ends of the opening / closing member side shaft support 248 formed at both lower ends of the opening / closing member 37 and lower ends of the opening serving as the second prize opening 35. Both ends are pivotally supported by a shaft support portion 247 on the portion side.

Then, the opening / closing member 37 is erected substantially flush with the surface of the game board member 222 (front member 221) to close the second special winning opening 35, and the opening / closing member 37 is moved forward (with the lower end thereof as an axis). By rotating (tilting) (to the game area side), it is possible to operate in an open state in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened. Further, a box portion (not shown) forming a part of the outer shape of the variable ball entry device 22 is fitted in the third recess 232 on the back surface side of the game board member 222.

[Other aspects]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, a big hit and a miss are provided as a result of the hit / fail determination of the special symbol, but in addition to this, a “small hit” may be provided. However, when the big winning opening is opened in a special game related to a small hit (small hit game), the opening time is not a long time (for example, 30 seconds) like a big hit, but a short time (for example, 1.8 seconds). .. When such a small hit is provided, for example, it is provided together with the "2R big hit" as a hit to open the big winning opening twice in 0.9 seconds, and the "small hit" and the "2R big hit" are distinguished (discrimination). By making the 2R jackpot the above-mentioned "V-passing scheduled jackpot (probability variation jackpot)", it is possible to obtain so-called "latent probability variation" playability. Further, in the case of performing a small hit game in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened, the movable piece 150 is not operated during the small hit game. That is, it is assumed that the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 during the small hit game, and the high probability state is not given based on the occurrence of the small hit.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the valid period of the specific area 39 is set to a period during which the specific area opening / closing operation pattern is being executed and the specific area is in the open state, and 1000 ms after the open state is changed to the closed state. However, the period is not limited to this. For example, during the execution of the specific area opening / closing operation pattern, all may be set to the valid period, or during the execution of the specific area opening / closing operation pattern, all the periods after the first opening state may be set as the valid period. In addition to these, a predetermined period after the end of the specific area opening / closing operation pattern may be set as the valid period.

In the above-described embodiment, the player is given a game privilege of generating a high probability state based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area during the big hit game (during a special game). The privilege referred to in the present invention is not limited to the occurrence of a high probability state. For example, it gives some benefit to the player, such as a high base state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the starting port is high, and a fluctuation time shortening state (time reduction state) in which the fluctuation time of the identification information is shorter than usual. If so, the content (type) of the benefit does not matter. Further, based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific area, one privilege may be given or a plurality of benefits may be given. In addition, it is a type of pachinko gaming machine that does not have a probability setting means (no high probability state), has a specific area inside, and is in a ball-entry state in which a game ball can enter and a game ball can enter. It is equipped with a large winning opening that can be changed to an impossible entry impossible state, and the large winning opening is in a state where it is possible to enter the ball for a predetermined time when the result of the hit / fail judgment based on the entry to the starting opening is a small hit. When a game ball enters the big winning opening where the ball is available and the game ball passes through a specific area, it becomes a big hit and the big hit game is executed, and it is also applied to a pachinko gaming machine to which a predetermined privilege is given. This pachinko game machine is a so-called type 1 type 2 mixer, and when the result of the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the starting port becomes a big hit, the big hit game is executed without requiring passage to a specific area. The present invention can be applied to all these types of gaming machines.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the control process of preferentially digesting the second special figure hold over the first special figure hold, the so-called special figure 2 priority control process, is not limited to this, but the first special figure hold is not limited to this. May be a control process for preferentially digesting the second special figure hold, a so-called special figure 1 priority control process. In addition, no priority is set for the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold, and the oldest memorized one of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold is digested in order. It may be a control treatment, a so-called ball entry order (memory order) digestion control process.

In the game machine described above, a start port in which a game ball can enter, a variable start port that can be changed into a first aspect and a second aspect in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first aspect, At least one of them may be provided, and identification information display means for variablely displaying the identification information based on the entry of the game ball into the start port or the variable start port may be provided. In addition, the first hit / fail judgment is made based on the variable entry port that can be changed into a state in which the game ball can enter and a state in which the game ball cannot enter, and the entry into the starting port. The first hit / fail judgment means to be executed, the second hit / fail judgment means to execute the second hit / miss judgment based on the entry into the variable start port, and the first hit / miss judgment or the second hit / miss judgment result are variable. It may be provided with a special game execution means capable of executing a special game in which the ball entry port is in a state where the ball can be entered. In addition, there are a first game state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the variable start port is a predetermined frequency, and a second game state in which the frequency of entry of the game ball into the variable start port is higher than in the first game state. It may be provided with the game state setting means to be set to. Here, it is assumed that 0 is included in the "predetermined frequency".

[Other]
(1)
Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a hit / fail judgment is executed based on the entry of a game ball into a starting port, identification information is variablely displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment, and the identification information is a specific mode. It is known that when the player is stopped and displayed with, a special game that can give a predetermined profit to the player is performed. In this type of gaming machine, the identification information is in a specific mode between the time when the hit / fail judgment is made based on the ball entering the starting port and the time when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a mode showing the result of the hit / fail judgment. There is known a game machine that performs a notice effect indicating the possibility of stop display on a predetermined display unit.

In a conventional game machine (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-239906), movable members are provided above the liquid crystal display unit provided in the central portion of the game area and at both left and right ends of the game area, and the operation of the movable members is provided. Depending on the mode, it is assumed that the result of the hit / fail judgment may be a big hit. That is, this movable member is used as a notice effect display unit. Since the notice effect display unit of Patent Document 1 is provided in an isolated area where the game ball does not flow down, there is no possibility that the game ball will pass in front of the game ball, and the visibility of the notice effect may be hindered by the game ball. There is no. However, since the notice effect display unit is provided in an area different from the flow area of the game ball, the player watching the flow of the game ball does not pay attention to the change in the display mode of the notice effect display unit, and changes. You may not even notice it. In such a case, even if the advance notice effect display unit executes a highly tasteful effect, the game entertainment may not be improved.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to make it easier for a player to recognize a display unit that executes a notice effect, and to improve the game interest by the effect mode. There is.

Further, as another aspect of the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 is
A starting port where a game ball can enter and
A variable entry port that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter,
A hit / fail determination means for executing a hit / fail determination based on the ball entering the starting port, and
An identification information display means that variablely displays the identification information based on the result of the pass / fail determination,
A special game execution means for executing a special game that enables the variable entrance to enter the ball is provided.
When the result of the hit / fail determination is a specific result, the game machine is capable of executing the special game by stopping and displaying the identification information in a specific mode.
A notification effect unit provided below the start port and executing a predetermined effect mode,
A game ball provided between the notification effect unit and the start port and flowing down toward the start port is provided with an eaves portion that makes it difficult for the game ball to flow down in front of the notification effect unit.
The notification effect unit has a plurality of effect modes, and is characterized in that the feasibility of the special game is indicated by the effect mode to be executed.

According to such a game machine, a start port for determining whether or not the game is successful, a notification effect unit provided below the start port to notify the feasibility of a special game, and a notification effect unit provided between the start port and the notification effect unit. It has an eaves and. The eaves reduce the possibility that the game ball flowing down toward the start port will pass in front of the notification effect section provided below the start port. As a result, the notification effect unit is arranged below the start port that the player gazes at, and a large number of game balls that flow down toward the start port flow down in front of the notification effect unit to visually recognize the effect mode of the notification effect unit. It is possible to prevent a situation where it becomes difficult to do so. Since the "eaves" makes it difficult for the game ball to flow down (pass) in front of the notification effect unit (front), a part of the flowing game ball is in front of the notification effect unit (front). The configuration should be passable.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1.
It is provided below the notification effect unit, and is provided with an out port that discharges the game ball that has flowed down to the lower part of the game area to the outside of the game area without entering the ball entry port provided in the game area.
The eaves portion is characterized by including an inclined guiding portion that guides a game ball that has not entered the starting port toward the out port below.

According to such a game machine, an out port for discharging the game ball is provided below the notification effect unit provided below the start port. Further, the eaves portion has an inclined guide portion that makes it difficult for the game ball that did not enter the start port to flow down in front of the notification effect unit and guides the game ball to the out port provided below the notification effect unit. It is configured to prepare. As a result, the guiding portion of the eaves reduces the flow of the game ball in front of (front) of the notification effect unit, and causes a large number of game balls to flow down around the notification effect unit (lower left and right, etc.). Further, this makes it possible to make the vicinity of the notification effect unit gaze and make it easier for the player to notice the change in the production mode of the notification effect unit.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 or Reference Invention 1-2.
The notification effect unit is configured to have a circuit board having a light emitting element, and is characterized in that the feasibility of the special game is shown depending on the light emitting mode of the light emitting element.

According to such a game machine, the notification effect unit indicates the feasibility of the special game depending on the light emitting mode of the light emitting element (for example, LED). As a result, by reducing the flow of the game ball in front of the notification effect unit, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the light emitting mode of the light emitting element from being hindered by the game ball as much as possible. This makes it easier to notice the execution of the effect of the notification effect unit, and makes it possible to more reliably notify the player of the feasibility of the special game.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 to Reference Invention 1-3.
The notification effect unit is configured to include a movable member that can move forward of the game board surface on which a game area in which the game ball can flow down is formed.
It is characterized in that the feasibility of the special game is shown by the operation mode of the movable member.

According to such a game machine, the notification effect unit is configured to have a movable member, and indicates the feasibility of a special game depending on the operation mode of the movable member. Further, the movable member is supposed to move in the forward direction of the game board surface. In addition, "moving forward from the game board surface" means operating in a manner of protruding from the game board surface toward the game area side. As a result, the movable member can be operated so as to protrude toward the game area side of the game board surface, so that the operation mode can be easily visually recognized by the player and has an impact.

On the other hand, there is a possibility that the movable member and the game ball collide with each other and the movable member is damaged. Therefore, by adopting this configuration, the notification effect unit is made conspicuous to the player, and the eaves portion reduces the possibility that the game ball flows down in front of the notification effect unit provided with the movable member, so that damage or the like is caused. It is possible to prevent the occurrence as much as possible. ¥

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-5 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 to Reference Invention 1-4.
A second hit / fail judgment means (preliminary judgment means) for executing a second hit / fail judgment (preliminary judgment) based on the ball entering the starting port is provided.
The second hit / fail determination means executes the second hit / miss determination when the ball enters the starting port before the hit / miss determination means executes the hit / fail determination.
The hit / fail determination means executes the hit / miss determination at the start of the variable display of the identification information.
The notification effect unit is characterized in that when the ball enters the starting port, the feasibility of the special game is shown based on the result of the second hit / fail determination corresponding to the entry.

According to such a game machine, a second hit / fail determination means for executing a second hit / miss determination is provided before the hit / miss determination means executes the hit / miss determination based on the ball entering the starting port. Then, the second hit / fail determination is executed at the timing when the game ball enters the start port, and the notification effect unit indicates the feasibility of the special game based on the result of the second hit / miss determination. As a result, the result of the second hit / fail judgment at the time of entering the starting port can be shown in the notification effect unit provided directly below the starting port, and the player can show the result without significantly moving the line of sight. 2 It becomes possible to easily recognize the result of the hit / fail judgment. The second hit / fail determination means can also be referred to as a "preliminary determination means", and the second hit / fail determination can also be referred to as a "preliminary determination".

(2)
Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 is
A starting port where a game ball can enter and
A variable entry port that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter,
A hit / fail determination means for executing a hit / fail determination based on the ball entering the starting port, and
An identification information display means that variablely displays the identification information based on the result of the pass / fail determination,
A special game execution means for executing a special game that enables the variable entrance to enter the ball is provided.
When the result of the hit / fail determination is a specific result, the game machine is capable of executing the special game by stopping and displaying the identification information in a specific mode.
A game ball passing part through which the game ball can pass, and
A notification effect unit that executes a predetermined effect mode,
Above the notification effect unit, an eaves portion that reduces the possibility that a game ball flowing down toward the notification effect unit will flow down in front of the notification effect unit.
A privilege granting means for granting a predetermined privilege based on the passage of the game ball through the game ball passing portion is provided.
The notification effect unit is characterized in that it indicates whether or not the game ball has passed through the game ball passing unit depending on the effect mode to be executed.

According to such a game machine, it is provided with a game ball passing unit through which the game ball can pass, a notification effect unit for notifying the feasibility of a special game, and an eaves unit provided above the notification effect. .. The eaves reduce the possibility that the game ball flowing down toward the notification effect unit will pass in front of (front) the notification effect unit. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a large number of game balls flowing down toward the notification effect unit flow down in front of the notification effect unit, making it difficult to visually recognize the effect mode of the notification effect unit. Further, this makes it possible for the player to surely recognize whether or not the game ball has passed through the game ball passing portion, that is, whether or not the privilege is given.

Further, the gaming machine according to the reference invention 2-2 is the gaming machine according to the reference invention 2-1.
The eaves are provided above the notification effect unit and the game ball passing unit, and the game ball flowing down toward the notification effect unit and the game ball passing unit is formed by the notification effect unit and the game ball passing unit. It is characterized by reducing the possibility of flowing down in front of.

According to such a game machine, the eaves portion is provided above both the notification effect portion and the game ball passing portion. The eaves reduce the possibility that the game ball flowing down toward the notification effect unit and the game ball flowing down toward the game ball passing unit will pass in front of the notification effect unit and the game ball passing unit. .. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a large number of game balls flowing down toward the notification effect unit flow down in front of the notification effect unit, making it difficult to see the effect mode of the notification effect unit, and at the same time, flow down toward the game ball passing portion. It is possible to prevent a situation in which a large number of game balls flow down in front of the game ball passing portion and it becomes difficult to visually recognize that the game ball has passed through the game ball passing portion. Further, by visually recognizing one or both of the effect mode of the notification effect unit and the passage mode of the game ball passing unit, whether or not the game ball passing unit is passed, that is, whether or not the privilege is given. , It becomes possible for the player to recognize it reliably.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 or Reference Invention 2-2.
The notification effect unit is configured to include a circuit board having a light emitting element and a cover member covering the light emitting element installation surface of the circuit board.
The cover member is provided on the surface of the game board on which the game area is formed, and the circuit board is provided behind the cover member.
It is characterized in that a game ball can pass in front of the cover member.

According to such a game machine, the notification effect unit covers a circuit board provided with a light emitting element that emits light in a predetermined light emitting mode and a light emitting element installation surface of the circuit board (that is, arranged in front of the circuit board). It is configured to have a cover member (which is). Then, the game ball can pass through the game area in front of the cover member. That is, the front of the notification effect unit is a game area, and the game ball can pass through the game area. This makes it possible to attract the player's attention to the notification effect unit. On the other hand, since the possibility that the flowing game ball passes in front of (forward) the notification effect unit is reduced, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the effect mode of the notification effect unit becomes difficult to see. ..

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 to Reference Invention 2-3.
The game ball passing portion is provided behind the game board surface on which the game area is formed.
It is characterized in that the game ball can pass in front of the game ball passing portion.

According to such a game machine, the game ball passing portion is provided behind the game board surface forming the game area so that the game ball can pass in front of the game ball passing portion. That is, the front of the game ball passing portion is a game area, and the game ball can pass through. This makes it possible to attract the player's attention to the game ball passing portion. On the other hand, since the possibility that the flowing game ball passes in front of (in front of) the notification effect unit and / and the game ball passing unit is reduced, the effect mode of the notification effect unit and / and the game ball passing It is possible to prevent a situation in which it becomes difficult to visually recognize the passing mode of the portion.

(3)
Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, if the identification information is variablely displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port and the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode, a predetermined profit can be given to the player. There are known people who play special games. In this type of gaming machine, there is a device that gives a notice effect before the identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined mode, to warn the possibility of being given a game privilege such as a special game. Further, there is known a gaming machine that realizes a highly tasteful advance notice effect by controlling lighting of a light emitting unit (LED or the like) provided on a substrate in a predetermined mode.

In a conventional game machine (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-70811), a substrate provided with a light emitting portion is attached to a predetermined member of the game machine in an exposed state, or a box-shaped resin member or the like is used. It had a structure that covered almost the entire substrate. With the former structure, there is a risk of damaging the substrate and electronic components (LEDs, ICs, etc.) mounted on the substrate when the game components are transported. Further, with the latter structure, the possibility of damage to the substrate and electronic components can be reduced, but the cost is high, the assembly work is complicated, and the brightness of the light emitting portion as seen by the player is reduced. There was a problem such as.

The present reference invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to protect a substrate with a simple configuration and reduce the brightness of a light emitting portion provided on the substrate. Is to prevent as much as possible.

Further, the gaming machine of the reference invention 3-1 invention is
A gaming machine that can give benefits to players based on the satisfaction of certain conditions.
A substrate with a light emitting part and
A specific member formed in a shape that covers a part of the surface provided with the light emitting portion and does not cover the other portion.
A light emitting control unit that controls light emission of the light emitting unit is provided.
The light emitting control unit emits light in a predetermined mode to notify the possibility of granting the privilege.

According to such a game machine, a substrate provided with a light emitting portion, a specific member formed in a shape covering a part of a surface provided with a light emitting portion of the substrate, and a light emitting portion provided on the substrate. It is provided with a light emission control unit for controlling light emission. Then, the light emitting unit emits light in a predetermined mode to notify the possibility of granting the privilege. As a result, it is possible to protect the light emitting portion installation surface of the substrate by a specific member and to perform a highly tasteful effect by the light emitting portion.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1.
Of the light emitting portions provided on the substrate, at least one of the light emitting portions is provided at a position on the substrate that is not covered by the specific member.
It is characterized in that at least the light emitting portion provided at a position not covered by the specific member emits light in a predetermined mode to notify the possibility of granting the privilege.

According to such a game machine, at least one light emitting portion on the substrate is provided at a position not covered by the specific member, and the light emitting portion notifies the possibility of granting the privilege. As a result, the substrate is appropriately protected by the specific member, and the light emitting portion is provided so that the light emission is not blocked by the specific member, so that the light emission of the light emitting portion can be shown more effectively. Further, this makes it possible to prevent the brightness of the light emitting portion visually recognized by the player from being reduced by the specific member as much as possible.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 or Reference Invention 3-2.
Of the light emitting portions provided on the substrate, at least one of the light emitting portions is provided at a position on the substrate covered by the specific member.
It is characterized in that at least the light emitting portion provided at a position covered by the specific member emits light in a predetermined mode to notify the possibility of granting the privilege.

According to such a game machine, at least one light emitting portion on the substrate is provided at a position covered by a specific member, and the light emitting portion notifies the possibility of granting a privilege. As a result, at least one of the light emitting units for notifying the possibility of granting the privilege can be more reliably protected. This also makes it possible to more reliably protect the fragile light emitting portion. In addition, when it is provided in both the position not covered by the specific member and the position covered by the specific member, if the light emission is not made to appear brighter, such as depending on the possibility of granting a privilege, it is not desired to make it appear too bright (need to be shown). If not, it is possible to use different light emitting parts depending on the case where you want to make it look darker.

For example, by emitting light from a light emitting portion provided at a position covered by a specific member (not emitting a light emitting portion at a position not covered), a low possibility of granting a privilege is notified, and the light emitting portion is provided at a position not covered by the specific member. By emitting light from the light emitting portion (the light emitting portion at the covered position may or may not emit light), a high possibility of granting a privilege may be notified.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 to Reference Invention 3-3.
In addition to the light emitting portion, an electronic component that emits heat is provided on the surface of the substrate on which the light emitting portion is provided.
Among the electronic components provided on the substrate, at least one of the electronic components is provided at a position on the substrate that is not covered by the specific member.

According to such a game machine, electronic components other than the light emitting portion that generate heat of a predetermined amount are provided on the substrate, and at least one of the electronic components is covered with a specific member. It shall be installed in a position where it does not exist. This makes it easier to dissipate the heat generated by the electronic component, and it is possible to prevent as much as possible a situation in which the heat generated by the electronic component is trapped by the specific member and an abnormality occurs in the substrate or the electronic component. Further, all the electronic components may be provided at a position not covered by the specific member on the substrate, or when the IC is provided as the electronic component, all the ICs on the substrate are covered by the specific member. It may be provided at a position that does not exist.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-5 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 to Reference Invention 3-4.
As the privilege, the first privilege and the second privilege having different privilege contents from the first privilege are included.
The light emitting unit provided on the substrate includes a first light emitting unit that notifies the possibility of granting the first privilege and a second light emitting unit that notifies the possibility of granting the second privilege.
The number of the second light emitting units is smaller than the number of the first light emitting units, and all the second light emitting units are provided at positions on the substrate that are not covered by the specific member. ..

According to such a game machine, there are at least a first privilege and a second privilege as a privilege, and as a light emitting unit, a first light emitting unit for notifying the possibility of granting at least the first privilege and a second privilege. It has a second light emitting unit that notifies the possibility of granting. The number of the second light emitting parts is smaller than the number of the first light emitting parts, and all the second light emitting parts are provided at positions not covered by the specific member. As a result, when the first light emitting unit for the first privilege and the second light emitting unit for the second privilege are provided on the substrate, all the light emitting parts for the second privilege, whichever is smaller in number, are designated as specific members. Since it is provided in a position where it is not covered, it is possible to effectively produce a bright light emission even if the number is small. In addition, this makes it possible to effectively protect the substrate (including the light emitting part) and perform an effective effect even when the number of light emitting parts provided is small on the small substrate. Become.

(4)
Also, as another game machine
The first light emitting unit includes a plurality of light emitting units provided at a position not covered by the specific member on the substrate and a light emitting unit provided at a position covered by the specific member on the substrate. It may be composed of a light emitting unit. Further, the substrate may have corners, and at least one corner may be covered with the specific member. Further, the specific member has a frame portion and a hole portion formed by surrounding the frame portion, and at least one of the light emitting portions provided at a position on the substrate not covered by the specific member. The portion may be provided so as to be located in the hole portion.

Further, at least a part of the electronic component may be provided so as to be located in the hole portion. Further, the largest electronic component arranged on the substrate may be provided so as to be located in the hole portion.

Further, as another configuration, the game board member constituting the game machine is
At least, a first unit composed of a game board in which a game area is formed, and
A second unit that is attached from the front side of the game board and is configured to include an entrance.
A detection means that is attached from the rear surface side of the game board and detects a game ball that has entered the ball entry port, a discharge passage through which the game ball that has entered the ball entry port is discharged, a substrate, and the specific member. With a third unit, which is configured to include
In the third unit, the specific member and the portion of the substrate that is not covered by the specific member are exposed to the outside.
The game board member may be configured by combining at least the first unit, the second unit, and the third unit.

(5)
Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-1 is
A game board member in which a game area in which a game ball flows down is formed on the front surface side and a game component fitting portion is formed on the back surface side.
Identification information display means that variablely displays identification information based on the establishment of predetermined conditions,
A variable ball entry device having a variable ball entry port that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter, and a variable ball entry device.
A gaming machine provided with a special game execution means for executing a special game in which the variable entrance is enabled to enter the ball when the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific result.
The variable ball entry device is
A box portion in which the variable entry port is formed and has a game ball passage through which a game ball entered from the variable entry port passes, and an open state or the variable state in which the variable entry port is in a ball-entry state. It has an opening / closing member that can rotate in a closed state that makes the ball entry port unable to enter, and a shaft support that is provided in the box and supports a rotating shaft that rotates the opening / closing member. Configured
In the game component fitting portion of the game board member, a through-shaped opening, a first fitting portion into which the box portion is fitted, and a second fitting portion into which the shaft support portion is fitted are provided. Formed,
The variable ball entry device fits the box portion into the first fitting portion and the shaft support portion into the second fitting portion from the back surface side of the game board member. It is installed in the game part fitting part and
When the variable ball entry port is disabled, the opening and closing member closes the opening to prevent the game ball from entering the inside of the box.
When the variable entry port is in a ball-entry state, the opening / closing member is rotated toward the game area to open the opening, so that the game ball can enter the inside of the box from the opening. It is characterized by enabling a sphere.

According to such a game machine, a game board member having a game area formed on the front surface side and a game component fitting portion for fitting a predetermined game component on the back surface side, and a variable entry ball having a variable entry port. The variable ball entry device includes a box portion having a variable ball entry port and a game ball passage, an opening / closing member for opening / closing the variable ball entry port, and a rotation axis of the opening / closing member. It has a shaft branch and a shaft branch. Then, the box portion and the shaft support portion of the variable ball entry device are fitted and installed in the game component fitting portions (first fitting portion and second fitting portion) from the back surface side of the game board member. Further, when the variable entrance is disabled, the opening formed in the game board member is closed by the opening / closing member to prevent the game ball from entering the game ball passage in the box portion. Further, when the variable entry port is in a ball-entry state, the opening / closing member rotates toward the game area to open the opening formed in the game board member, and the game ball flowing down the game area is released. , It becomes acceptable to the game ball passage in the box part through the opening.

As a result, the variable ball entry device is installed on the back surface side of the game board member, and the configuration in which the member of the variable ball entry device always protrudes to the game area side (front of the game board member) is eliminated as much as possible, and the game board member. In the front side region of the game ball, it is possible to smoothly and diversify the flow mode of the game ball. Further, this makes it possible to secure an installation space for game parts (game nails, etc.) on the surface side of the game board member, and to secure a free design space. Further, on the back surface side of the game board member, at least two places of the box portion and the shaft support portion constituting the variable ball entry device are formed on the back surface side of the game board member, respectively, in the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion. By fitting and fixing the ball, the positioning and mounting work of the variable ball entry device can be easily and surely performed. As a result, it is possible to prevent as much as possible the occurrence of a situation in which the variable ball entry port is not in a ball-fillable state due to an assembly failure of the variable ball entry device or the like.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-1.
The box portion and the shaft support portion of the variable ball entry device are fitted from the back surface side of the game board member to the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion formed on the back surface side of the game board member. By installing it, the shaft support portion and the box portion are not projected toward the surface side of the game board member.

According to such a game machine, the box portion and the shaft support portion of the variable ball input device are fitted and installed in the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion from the back surface side of the game board member, and the fitted box is fitted. The structure is such that the portion and the shaft support portion do not protrude toward the surface side of the game board member. As a result, the variable ball entry device is installed on the back side of the game board member, and the shaft branch that pivotally supports the opening / closing member of the variable ball entry device and the box portion in which the game ball passage is formed are always on the game area side (game board). It is possible to eliminate as much as possible the configuration of projecting forward from the member), and to smoothly and diversify the flow mode of the game ball in the front side region of the game board member.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-1 or Reference Invention 4-2.
The game board member
A game board on which a game nail for changing the flow direction of a game ball flowing down the game area is installed on the surface side, and a penetrating first opening is formed, and a game board.
It is composed of a base member fixed to the surface side of the game board and having a through-shaped second opening formed therein.
It is characterized in that the opening is formed by combining the first opening and the second opening.

According to such a game machine, the game board member is fixed to the surface side of the game board and has the second opening and the game board in which the game nail is installed and the first opening is formed. It is composed of a base member formed by the above. Then, the first opening of the game board and the second opening of the base member are combined to form an opening of the game board member. As a result, the base member is fixed to the front side of the game board and to the front side of the mounting portion (game part fitting part) of the variable ball entry device, and the variable ball entry device is fixed to the back side of the game board. , It is possible to eliminate the protrusion of the game board member toward the surface side as much as possible.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-3.
A game board side fitting portion is provided at a predetermined position on the peripheral edge of the first opening, and a base member side fitting portion is provided at a predetermined position on the peripheral edge of the second opening.
The game board-side fitting portion and the base member-side fitting portion form the second fitting portion for fitting the shaft support portion.

According to such a game machine, a game board side fitting portion is provided on the peripheral edge of the first opening, a base member side fitting portion is provided on the peripheral edge of the second opening, and the game board side fitting portion and the base member side. The fitting portion forms a second fitting portion for fitting the shaft support portion of the variable ball input device. As a result, by fixing the game board, the base member, and the variable ball entry device in association with each other, it is possible to reliably position the game board, the base member, and the variable ball entry device. Become.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-5 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-4.
The first fitting portion is formed on the game board and is not formed on the base member.

According to such a game machine, the first fitting portion is not formed on the base member constituting the game board member, but is formed on the game board. As a result, a part (box part) of the variable ball entry device is positioned by the game board regardless of the base member, so that the game board, the base member, and the variable ball entry device are positioned more reliably. It becomes possible.

According to the configuration described above, it is possible to secure a game area around the variable ball entry device to diversify the game production and improve the game entertainment.

1 Pachinko game machine, 7 Image display device, 7b Production symbol display area (Production symbol display area), 8 Production design, 20 1st start port, 21 2nd start port, 30 1st prize opening, 35 2nd prize Mouth, 39 specific area, 41a 1st special symbol display (1st special symbol display), 41b 2nd special symbol display (2nd special symbol display), 80 main control board (main control unit), 90 sub Control board (sub-control unit), 100 image control board (image control unit), 103a effect 1st special figure hold indicator, 103b effect 2nd special figure hold indicator, 150 movable pieces.

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A game board member in which a game area in which a game ball flows down is formed on the front surface side and a game component fitting portion is formed on the back surface side.
Identification information display means that variablely displays identification information based on the establishment of predetermined conditions,
A variable ball entry device having a variable ball entry port that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter, and a variable ball entry device.
A gaming machine provided with a special game execution means for executing a special game in which the variable entrance is enabled to enter the ball when the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific result.
The variable ball entry device is
A box portion in which the variable entry port is formed and has a game ball passage through which a game ball entered from the variable entry port passes, and an open state or the variable state in which the variable entry port is in a ball-entry state. It has an opening / closing member that can rotate in a closed state that makes the ball entry port unable to enter, and a shaft support that is provided in the box and supports a rotating shaft that rotates the opening / closing member. Configured
In the game component fitting portion of the game board member, a through-shaped opening, a first fitting portion into which the box portion is fitted, and a second fitting portion into which the shaft support portion is fitted are provided. Formed,
The variable ball entry device fits the box portion into the first fitting portion and the shaft support portion into the second fitting portion from the back surface side of the game board member. It is installed in the game part fitting part and
When the variable ball entry port is disabled, the opening and closing member closes the opening to prevent the game ball from entering the inside of the box.
When the variable entry port is in a ball-entry state, the opening / closing member is rotated toward the game area to open the opening, so that the game ball can enter the inside of the box from the opening. A game machine characterized by making a ball possible.

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