JP6927570B2 - Pachinko 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 a starting port, identification information is variablely displayed based on a predetermined variable mode, and when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode, a predetermined value is given to the player. Those that perform special games that can give profits are known. This type of gaming machine is equipped with an electric drive unit that can be driven by power supply such as a display device (liquid crystal display, 7-segment display, etc.), a movable member, a light emitting unit (LED, etc.), etc. , A game machine that drives these electric drive units to enhance the effect of production is known (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-188228

In Patent Document 1, a game in which a movable effect unit including a plurality of movable effect units is provided, and the movable effect unit is driven in a predetermined mode by using electric power supplied from a power supply unit of a pachinko machine as a driving force to execute a game effect. The machine is described. In such a gaming machine, it is possible to operate a plurality of movable effect units in various operation modes to enhance the effect. Further, the light emitting unit (LED) is made to emit light in accordance with the operation of the movable effect unit to further enhance the effect.

In such a gaming machine, while the effect is high, when all the movable effect units are driven at the same time or the movable effect unit and the light emitting unit are driven at the same time, the power consumption is temporarily increased. May increase. If there is a period in which the power consumption is temporarily excessive in this way, it is necessary to provide a power supply unit that can withstand these periods, and the cost increases. Moreover, if the power consumption becomes excessive, it may cause a failure.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game effect with a high effect while preventing excessive power consumption associated with driving an electric drive unit. It is to carry out and improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of the first invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is
It is a gaming machine capable of performing a special game advantageous to the player when the identification information is variablely displayed and the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific result.
The power supply unit that supplies power and
A plurality of electric drive units driven by the electric power supplied by the power supply unit,
A drive determination unit that determines the number of electrically driven units to be driven,
A drive control unit that can drive the electrical drive unit according to the fluctuation display of the identification information,
It is equipped with a drive limiting unit that limits the driving of the electrical driving unit.
The electric drive unit includes a first electric drive unit that is not subject to drive restriction and a second electrical drive unit that is subject to drive restriction.
The first electric drive unit is composed of a plurality of movable units that can operate in a predetermined operation mode in accordance with the variable display of the identification information.
The second electric drive unit is composed of a plurality of light emitting units capable of emitting light in a predetermined lighting mode in accordance with the variable display of the identification information.
When the drive determination unit determines that the number of movable units to be driven at the same time is equal to or greater than a specific number in the non-restricted period in which the drive of the light emitting unit is not restricted, the limited period for limiting the drive of the light emitting unit is set. If it is set and it is determined that the number of the movable parts driven at the same time is less than the specific number in the limited period, the non-restricted period is set.
When driving the light emitting unit in the non-restricted period, all of the plurality of light emitting units can emit light.
When driving the light emitting unit in the limited period, the light emitting part of a part of the plurality of light emitting units is restricted, and the other light emitting unit of the plurality of light emitting units is used for an unrestricted period. Make it emit light in the same way as
It is characterized in that the feasibility of the special game is notified by the light emission of the light emitting unit in any of the limited period and the non-restricted period.

According to such a gaming machine, a plurality of electric drive units that can be driven according to the variable display of the identification information are provided. Then, when it is determined that the number of electric drive units driven by the drive determination unit is equal to or greater than a specific number, the drive limiting unit limits the drive of a predetermined electric drive unit. As a result, it is possible to prevent a plurality of electric drive units from being driven at the same time, causing the drive power consumed by these units to become excessive and damaging electronic components, a substrate, or the like.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to perform a gaming effect having a high effect of the effect while preventing the power consumption of the gaming machine from becoming excessive, and to improve the interest of the game.

It is a front view of the gaming 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 which concerns on embodiment 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 electric 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 a game control microcomputer. (A) is a hit 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 main interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of starting and entering a ball. 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 It is a flowchart of a random number shift process. 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 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). 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 variation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of a drive data output process. It is a flowchart of a drive data output process. It is a flowchart of a drive limitation process. It is an operation diagram of a movable decorative member and a light emitting part. It is an operation diagram of a movable decorative member and a light emitting part. It is a flowchart of the drive data output processing of Example 2. It is a flowchart of the drive data output processing of Example 2. It is a flowchart of the drive data output processing of Example 2. It is a figure which shows the drive timing chart of a movable decorative member and a light emitting part. It is a figure which shows the drive timing chart of a movable decorative member and a light emitting part.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to examples. In the following, the game medium used for the game is a game ball, and the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine (ball game machine) capable of advancing the game by firing the game ball toward the game board surface. An example of this will be described. In the following, the special symbol will be displayed in a variable manner based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed at the end of the variable display of the special symbol, a predetermined amount will be displayed to the player. A so-called “type 1” pachinko gaming machine that enables a big hit game (special game) to which a game profit (for example, a prize ball) can be given will be described as an example.

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. A frame lamp 66 for decoration, a speaker 67, and the like are also provided. In this embodiment, the frame lamp 66 is configured by a full-color LED.

The effect button 63 functions as an input means that can be input by the player, and the effect button to be used can be used properly according to the type of the game effect. When the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b is operated during the execution of the game effect, a predetermined operation-corresponding effect is performed based on the operation. The configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the embodiment of the present embodiment, as long as the player can input the effect button 63, or an input means (for example, the player directly contacts the button portion to input the effect button 63). It may be a haunting type, a touch sensor type, etc.), or it may be a non-contact type input means (photoelectric type, etc.) that detects that a part of the player's body is in close proximity and inputs.

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.

Further, an image display device 7 (effect display device) 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. Depending on the left, middle, and right effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b, they 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 determination 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 and the type of the big hit is a big hit such as 10R big hit or 15R big hit, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with the same three-digit doublet such as "777". It is possible. In addition, in the case of a small hit, it is possible to stop and display the production symbol with a preset chance symbol such as "135" or a special symbol such as "3 ★ 3" (also referred to as a "small hit production symbol"). Is. Further, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a big hit and the type of the big hit is the 2R second big hit, it is possible to stop and display the same effect symbol as when the small hit is made. Further, in the case of deviation, at least one of the three symbols such as "637" and "373" can be stopped and displayed with a different random pattern. 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. The effect symbol displayed in the symbol display area 7b is observed and grasped. 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). .. Further, 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 using the above-mentioned effect symbol (effect symbol game effect), a hit game effect executed in association with the hit game, and a waiting for customers Demonstration effects etc. are displayed. In various game productions such as production design game production, hit game production, and demonstration production, in addition to production symbols such as numbers, production images other than production symbols such as background images and character images are also 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 storages of the first special figure hold, which will be described later, is displayed. 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, which will be 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, an illuminated member (board lamp 5) such as an LED is provided on the upper part of the center decorative body 10 and can be lit according to the game state, the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment, the effect mode of the game effect being executed, and the like. Therefore, decorative members 13 (13a, 13b, 13c) in the shape of characters, figures, and the like are arranged.

The decorative member such as the decorative member 13 that can emit light is also referred to as a "light emitting unit" or an "electrical drive unit". Further, the decorative member 13 which is the upper part of the center decorative body 10 and is arranged on the left side of the paper surface is also referred to as a left decorative member 13a (left light emitting portion), and the decorative member 13 arranged in the center of the paper surface is an intermediate decorative member. It is also referred to as 13b (middle light emitting portion), and the decorative member 13 arranged on the right side of the paper surface is also referred to as a right decorative member 13c (right light emitting portion). The left, middle, and right decorative members 13a, 13b, and 13c can be controlled to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode in accordance with the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol). Further, the left middle right decorative members 13a, 13b, and 13c emit light in a predetermined color and light emission mode during the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol), so that the result of the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol) can be obtained. It is assumed that a notice effect indicating the possibility of a specific mode (the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination is a big hit) is executed.

Further, a movable decorative member 14 (14a, 14b, 14c) that is above the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13 is provided so as to be able to operate in accordance with the game effect. In FIG. 3, only a part of the movable decorative member 14 (14a, 14b, 14c) is visible. For example, a game effect (reach effect, super reach effect, etc.) with a relatively high possibility of hitting is executed. As shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, the movable decorative member 14 (14a, 14b, 14c) falls downward, the movable decorative member covers the front surface of the display screen 7a, and the movable decorative member 14 is large. The part becomes visible. As a result, the player will have a higher expectation for hitting.

The movable decorative member 14 is also referred to as a "movable part" or an "electrically driven part". Further, the movable decorative member 14 which is the upper part of the center decorative body 10 and is arranged on the left side of the paper surface in FIG. 3 is also referred to as a left movable decorative member 14a (left movable portion), and the movable decorative member 13 arranged in the center of the paper surface is referred to. It is also referred to as a middle movable decorative member 14b (middle movable portion), and the movable decorative member 14 arranged on the right side of the paper surface is also referred to as a right movable decorative member 14c (right movable portion). The left, middle, and right movable decorative members 14a, 14b, and 14c can be controlled in a predetermined operation mode in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol (effect symbol). Further, the left, middle, and right movable decorative members 14a, 14b, and 14c indicate how many movable decorative members 14 are operated (1, 2, or 3) and which movable decoration is used during the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol). Depending on whether the member 14 is operated, in which operation mode the movable decorative member 14 is operated, etc., the result of the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol) can be a specific mode (the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit). It is supposed to carry out a notice production showing the sex.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, as the operation modes of the movable decorative members 14a, 14b, 14c, only the non-moving mode (FIG. 46 (a)) and the left movable decorative member 14a are special symbols (effect symbols). The mode in which the left movable decorative member 14a and the right movable decorative member 14c fall at a predetermined timing during the variation display of the special symbol (effect symbol), respectively. (FIG. 47 (c)), and all three movable decorative members 14 of the left movable decorative member 14a, the middle movable decorative member 14b, and the right movable decorative member 14c are in the variable display of the special symbol (directing symbol). It has a mode (FIG. 47 (d)) in which the fall operation is performed at the predetermined timings of the above. Although not shown, only the right movable decorative member 14c is dropped at a predetermined timing during the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol), and only the medium movable decorative member 14b is variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol). It may have a mode in which the left movable decorative member 14a and the middle movable decorative member 14b each fall at a predetermined timing during the variation display of the special symbol (effect symbol). ..

Further, as the operation modes of the left movable decorative member 14a, the middle movable decorative member 14b, and the right movable decorative member 14c, a mode of simply dropping only once, a mode of repeating falling and rising, a mode of vibrating, and a mode of vibrating. It is possible to have an operation mode that moves left and right, a rotation operation mode, and when a plurality of movable decorative members operate, each of them operates at the same time or at different timings.

Further, in the present embodiment, the movable decoration in which the number of movable decorative members 14 that operate during the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol) is large (for example, the advance notice effect in which all three are operated) operates. It is a notice effect that notifies that there is a high possibility of a big hit, rather than a notice effect in which the number of members 14 is small (for example, a notice effect in which only one member is operated).

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 provided with 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, and the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment.

Below the first starting port 20, a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as a “variable starting port”) including a variable second starting port 21 that changes the ease of entering the game ball 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 to be correct or not). ) 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 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. be. That is, the movable member 23 changes the possibility of the game ball entering the second starting port 21 by performing a predetermined operation (opening / closing operation). The movable member 23 is driven by a second starting port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In the present 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. .. 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 the one that makes it impossible to enter the ball.

To the right of the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, a first big winning device 31 provided with a first big winning opening 30 (also referred to as a “first variable ball entry opening”) is provided. The first prize-winning device 31 includes an 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). The first large winning opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, the first large winning device 31 has 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. Can be changed to.

In addition, a second large winning opening 35 (also referred to as a "second variable entry opening") is provided above the first large winning opening 30 in the game area 3 and at the lower right of the center decoration body 10. A grand prize device 36 is provided. The second special winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (blade 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 large winning device 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. Can be changed to.

The second special winning device 36 is formed with a specific area 39 through which a game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 35 can pass. 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. 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 the 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 to open the second starting port 21. As the symbol winning / failing determination is executed, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination. When the hit normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 21 is opened. Further, a plurality of general winning openings 27 are provided in the lower part of the game area 3. In this embodiment, four general winning openings 27 are provided, three of which are left general winning openings provided on the left side of the first starting opening 20, and one is right of the first large winning opening 30. It is the right general winning opening provided on the side. The first start opening 20, the second start opening 21, the first big winning opening 30, the second big winning opening 35, and the general winning opening 27 are the entry openings that trigger the payout of the prize balls, and each entry opening. When a game ball enters the ball, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out at each entry port. Specifically, the number of prize balls in the first starting port 20 is "3", the number of prize balls in the second starting port 21 is "1", and the number of prize balls in the first large winning opening 20 and the second large winning opening 35. Is "15", and the number of prize balls in the general winning opening 27 is "10".

In this way, a game in which a plurality of entry ports (first start opening 20, second start opening 21, first large winning opening 30, second large winning opening 35, general winning opening 27, gate 28) and the like are arranged. The area 3 can be divided into a left game area (first area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second area) 3B on the right side. 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". ". Here, among the plurality of entry ports, the first start opening 20 and the three left general winning openings 27 are provided so that a game ball flowing down the left game area 3A of the game area 3 can enter. In the second starting opening 21, the first large winning opening 30, the second large winning opening 35, the right general winning opening 27, and the gate 28, a game ball flowing down the right game area 3B of the game area 3 enters. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided so as to be possible, in principle, when the game is started, the ball is aimed at entering the first starting port 20 by left-handed. 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, in principle, the gate 28, the second starting opening 21, the first big winning opening 30 and the first winning opening 20 are hit right. The aim is to enter the two major winning openings 35.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main indicator 40 is arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 2. The main display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) for variable display and stop display of the first special symbol, and a second special symbol for variable display and stop display of the second special symbol. A display 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 includes 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 related to the second special symbol (first special symbol hold). The second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the stored number of the second special figure hold) and the normal figure hold indicator 44 that displays the stored number of the operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42 are include. Further, the main display 40 includes a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment or the second special symbol hit / fail judgment is a hit, and the first special symbol hit / fail judgment or the second special symbol hit / miss judgment. A round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the winning game to be executed when the result of the above is a hit, a game state indicator 46 indicating that the probability variation function is activated, and the launch direction of the game ball, that is, right-handed Includes a launch direction indicator 47, which indicates whether to perform a left-handed strike or a left-handed strike. These various indicators included in the main indicator 40 are displayed and controlled by a main control unit described later.

The variation display of the first special symbol is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20. The variation display of the second special symbol is performed based on the entry of the game ball into 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 by the stopped displayed special symbol (stop symbol). The result of the lottery based on (special symbol winning / failing judgment, big hit lottery) will be 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 the mode of the stop display of the special symbol is a specific mode indicating a big hit or a small hit (big hit symbol, small hit symbol), A special game (big hit game, small hit game, generally referred to as "hit game") that opens the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 with an opening pattern according to the type of hit symbol displayed as stopped is performed. Will be 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 judgment is the 10R first jackpot (first jackpot), the three LEDs of "ijn" are turned on and the rest are turned off, and the 2R second jackpot (first jackpot) is turned on. When it becomes 2 big hits), 4 LEDs of "jnkl" are turned on, and when it becomes 2R 3rd big hit (3rd big hit), 3 LEDs of "ikl" are turned on. Turn off the rest. When a small hit occurs, the four "mnop" LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off. In addition, when it comes off, the two LEDs of "lo" are turned on and the rest are turned off. Further, 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. Similar to the first special symbol display 41b, the stop display mode is defined to be different depending on the result of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment. The 2R jackpot and small hit included in the result of the first special symbol winning / failing determination do not exist, and the 15R jackpot that does not exist in the first special symbol winning / failing determination is included. Before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined variation display time (hereinafter referred to as "variation time"), and the mode of the variation display is, for example, in a predetermined order, left. Each LED can be turned on so that light repeatedly flows from to the right.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, various information such as a random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct (“acquisition information”” is obtained based on the entry of the game ball. (Also referred to as) is acquired, and the acquired various information is temporarily stored in the special figure holding storage unit (not shown) 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 (not shown) as the first special figure hold, and if it enters the second start port 21, the ball enters the second start port 21. It is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit (not shown) as the second special figure reservation. The number of special figure reservations (acquired information) that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value thereof in this embodiment is "4". The first special figure reservation storage unit and the second special figure reservation storage unit 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 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, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not the special symbol is correct for the incoming ball, up to a predetermined number.

The number of special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Specifically, the first special figure holding 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 holding, 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, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, ▲: turn on green), and the number of holds is set. When is "1", the display mode is such that the LED of "u" is turned off and the LED of "v" is turned on in red, such as "u □ v ●". The display mode is such that the "u" LED is turned on in red and the "v" LED is turned off, such as "v □", and when the number of holds is "3", both LEDs are turned on, such as "u ● v ●". The display mode can be set to light up in red, and when the number of holds is "4 (upper limit number)", both LEDs can be turned on in green, such as "u ▲ v ▲".

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 number of the second special figure hold is increased. Is displayed. For example, when the number of holds is "0", both LEDs are turned off, such as "w □ x □" (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, ▲: turn on green), and the number of holds is set. “1” to “4” are also defined in the same manner as in 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 a mode 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, and the fluctuation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on and off. be.

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 a normal figure hold storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. The number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure reservation storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4". The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 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 the passage, 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.

The number of the normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 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. be. For example, when the number of holds is "0", both LEDs are turned off, such as "q □ r □" (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, ▲: turn on green), and the number of holds is set. When is "1", 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 holds "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 present embodiment is a main control board 80 (also referred to as a “main control unit”, “game control”) that controls game progress and game profits such as special symbol winning / failing determination, normal symbol winning / failing determination, and transition of game state. (Also referred to as "unit"), sub-control board 90 (also referred to as "sub-control unit" or "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. An image control board that controls the display of the board 110 (also referred to as “payout control unit”), the image display device 7, the effect display 102, the effect 1 special figure hold display 103a, the effect 2 special figure hold display 103b, and the like. It includes 100 (image control unit) 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 stores 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.

On the main control board 80, 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. 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-mentioned special figure holding storage unit (first special figure holding storage unit and second special figure holding storage unit) and the normal figure holding storage unit. Further, a storage area for use for various flags and various counting counters is secured at a predetermined address of the RAM (main control RAM) of the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81).

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 to each solenoid from the main control board 80. Specifically, as the sensors, the first starting port sensor 20a, the second starting port sensor 21a, the gate sensor 28a, the first large winning opening sensor 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, and the general winning opening sensor 27a are connected. Has been done.

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 starting port sensor 21a is provided in the second starting port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second starting 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 general winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each general winning opening 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 27.

Further, as the solenoids, the second starting port solenoid 24, the first winning opening solenoid 33, and the second winning opening solenoid 38 are connected. The second starting port solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22. The first prize-winning port solenoid 33 is for driving the opening / closing member 32 of the first prize-winning device 31. The second prize-winning port solenoid 38 is for driving the opening / closing member 37 of the second prize-winning device 36.

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 normal diagram. A hold indicator 44, a round indicator 45, a game status 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 gaming 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 mounted 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 CR unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. Drive to pay out prize balls and pay 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 (see FIG. 1) of the launch device 112, the touch switch 114 detects the player's contact with the launch handle 60, and the launch volume 115 determines the amount of rotation of the launch handle 60. Is detected. 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. In this embodiment, the number of game balls that the launcher 112 can continuously launch by driving the launch motor 113 is about 100 in one minute.

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 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. .. 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. Further, a storage area for use for various flags and various counting counters is secured at a predetermined address of the RAM (effect control RAM) of the sub-control board 90 (effect control microcomputer 91).

An image control board 100, a voice control board 106, and a 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 image control microcomputer 101 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 the effect symbol 8 is turned on / off or a combination of colors of the two LEDs. Is stopped and displayed in a display mode showing the display result (result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment). Further, the effect 1 special figure hold indicator 103a and the effect 2 hold indicator 103b are also composed of two LEDs in the same manner. Then, by turning on / off the two LEDs or combining colors, the effect 1st special figure hold indicator 103a is displayed by the number of holds displayed in the 1st effect hold display area 9c and the 1st special figure hold indicator 43a. The display is controlled in a display mode indicating the same number of holds as the number of holds to be held. 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 can display the character symbol on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect symbol display unit), or operate the movable decorative member 14 to cover the effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol display unit) of the display screen 7a. By doing so, it is possible that a part or all of the effect symbol, the first effect hold display unit, or the second effect hold display unit cannot be visually recognized. Therefore, such a display is provided. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided in place of or in addition to the image control 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 image control microcomputer 101 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 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. As described above, the movable decorative member 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10 (behind the decorative member 13). 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 and 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 movable decorative member 14 is configured to include a plurality of decorative LEDs 14c (see FIGS. 5 and 48b), and light emission pattern data for determining the light emission mode (lighting / extinguishing / blinking, light emitting color, etc.) of the decorative LED is also available. It is included in the operation pattern data of the movable decorative member 14. Therefore, the operation of the movable decorative member 14 includes not only the vertical movement of the movable decorative member 14 but also the light emission (lighting / blinking, etc.) of the decorative LED 14c.

Further, on the sub control board 90, the first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63c for detecting that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) is operated (pushed, rotated, pulled, etc.) are performed. 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, the signal from the corresponding effect button detection switch is input to the sub control board 90. The first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d are also collectively referred to as simply "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", "small hit", and "missing". At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. Further, in the case of "small hit", the "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. Further, in the case of "off", the "off symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. When it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, a "special game" is executed in which the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is opened with an opening pattern according to the type of the special symbol displayed as stopped. .. A special game executed as a big hit is called a "big hit game", and a special game executed as a small hit is called a "small hit game".

There are multiple types of jackpots in this embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the jackpots are "10R (round) 1st jackpot", "2R 2nd jackpot", "2R 3rd jackpot", "15R 4th jackpot" and "10R 5th jackpot". 5 types are provided. "10R 1st jackpot" and "10R 5th jackpot" are jackpot games in which the 2nd jackpot 35 is opened in the 1st and 2nd rounds, and the 1st jackpot 30 is opened in the 3rd to 10th rounds. It is a big hit related to. The number of rounds is 10, and the opening time of the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is 25 seconds per round. The "2R second jackpot" and "2R third jackpot" are jackpots related to a jackpot game in which the second jackpot 35 is opened in the first and second rounds. The number of rounds is two, the number of times the big winning opening (second big winning opening 35) is opened (the number of rounds) is two, and the opening time is 0.9 seconds per round. The "15R 4th jackpot" is a jackpot related to a jackpot game in which the 2nd jackpot 35 is opened in the 1st and 2nd rounds and the 1st jackpot 30 is opened in the 3rd to 15th rounds. The number of rounds is 15, and the opening time of the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is 25 seconds per round. On the special symbol display unit 41, the jackpot symbols corresponding to these jackpot types are stopped and displayed. In "2R 2nd big hit" and "2R 3rd big hit", the opening time of the 2nd big winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds even if the 1st round and the 2nd round are combined, so the entry of the game ball is Although it is possible, the possibility of the game ball entering the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is low compared to other big hits such as 10R 1st big hit. ing.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is shifted to a high probability state, a time saving state, a high base state, etc., which will be described later, according to the type of the jackpot that has occurred (winning). That is, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit and the type of the big hit is the above-mentioned 10R 1st big hit or 15R 4th big hit, the game state after the big hit game is set to the later-described "high probability state and "Time saving state and high base state". In addition, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit and the type of the big hit is the above-mentioned 2R second big hit, the game state at the time of the big hit is a time saving state (and a high base state). For example, "high probability state, time saving state, and high base state". On the other hand, in the case of the 2R second big hit, if the gaming state at the time of the big hit is a non-time saving state (and a low base state), a "high probability state, a non-time saving state and a low base state" ". That is, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game related to the 2R second jackpot is set to a different gaming state depending on the gaming state when the 2R second jackpot is reached.

In addition, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit and the type of the big hit is the above-mentioned 10R 5th big hit, the game state after the big hit game is set to the later-described "low probability state, time saving state and high base". State. " In addition, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit and the type of the big hit is the above-mentioned 2R third big hit, the game state at the time of the big hit is a time saving state (and a high base state). For example, "low probability state, time saving state, and high base state". On the other hand, in the case of the 2R third big hit, if the gaming state at the time of the big hit is a non-time saving state (and a low base state), "a low probability state, a non-time saving state and a low base state". ". That is, as in the case of the 2R second jackpot, the gaming state after the jackpot game related to the 2R third jackpot is set to a different gaming state depending on the gaming state when the 2R third jackpot is reached.

From this, the 10R 1st jackpot, 2R 2nd jackpot and 15R 4th jackpot can be regarded as "probability variation jackpot", and the 2R 3rd jackpot and 10R 5th jackpot are "non-probability variation jackpot (normal jackpot, low probability jackpot). ) ”. Further, the 2R 2nd jackpot and the 2R 3rd jackpot are jackpots that open the 2nd prize opening 35 in 0.9 seconds per round (open and close for a short period of time) as described above, and thus the opening time is extremely high. Since it opens in a short time, the possibility that a game ball will enter the second big winning opening 35 is low compared to other big hits (10R 1st big hit, 15R 4th big hit, and 10R 5th big hit). It is unlikely that you will be able to win a prize ball based on the ball entering the second major winning opening 35. Such a 2R second big hit is a so-called "sudden probability change big hit (sudden probability)", and is also called a "probability change big hit without a ball." Further, such a 2R third big hit is a so-called "sudden normal big hit (rush)", and is also called a "normal big hit without a ball." Further, the opening / closing mode of the big hit game related to the 2R second big hit and the 2R third big hit may be an extremely short opening / closing (instantaneous opening / closing) to the extent that it is difficult for the game ball to enter.

On the other hand, the small hit is a hit that opens the big winning opening (the second big winning opening 35) in the same opening pattern as the 2R 2nd big hit and the 2R 3rd big hit. That is, in the small hit, the operation of opening the second large winning opening 35 for 0.9 seconds is performed twice. Further, the closing time between opening is also set to be the same as the closing time (closing time between rounds) related to the 2R second big hit game and the 2R third big hit game. However, the game state after the execution of the small hit game is not changed from that before the execution of the small hit game. Therefore, if the game state before the execution of the small hit game is the normal state (low probability state), the game state after the execution of the small hit game is also the normal state, and the game state before the execution of the small hit game is the high probability state. If so, the game state after the execution of the small hit game is also a high probability state. From the player's point of view, the above-mentioned 2R 2nd big hit, 2R 3rd big hit and small hit cannot be distinguished from each other by looking at the opening pattern of the big winning opening (2nd big winning opening 35). That is, the player can determine whether the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment is the 2R 2nd big hit, the 2R 3rd big hit, or the small hit from the opening pattern of the big winning opening during the winning game. Is difficult to recognize. Further, as will be described later, in the 2R second big hit and the small hit, if the gaming state at the time of the hit is a non-time saving state (normal state), the variation display mode and the stop display mode of the effect symbol are common. In addition, in order to make the 2R second big hit game and the game effect executed during the small hit game a common game effect, the player must identify whether the 2R second big hit or the small hit. Is difficult.

Therefore, when the 2R second big hit is executed, it is recognized whether the executed hit game is the 2R second big hit game, that is, whether the game state after the end of the hit game has shifted to the high probability state. It is difficult to do (discriminate). Similarly, when a small hit is executed, whether the executed hit game is a small hit game, that is, whether the game state after the end of the hit game has not changed (remains in a low probability state). It is difficult to recognize (determine) whether or not. As a result, in the case of a small hit or a 2R second big hit, it is possible to proceed with the game with the expectation that it may be in a high probability state, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. can. In addition, it is possible to make it difficult to end the game by making the player think that the game state after the end of the hit game may be a high probability state. This makes it possible to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine. In the case of small hits, the number of times the big winning opening is opened is not called the number of rounds, but simply the number of times it is opened.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the 2R second big hit is reached (when the 2R second big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), the second big prize is won in 1R and 2R. Open the mouth 35 for a maximum of 0.9 seconds. In this big hit, the total opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the 1st and 2nd rounds is 1.8 seconds. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, one gaming ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds. Therefore, if the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds, it is sufficiently possible to insert the game ball into the second large winning opening 35. In addition, since the total opening time of the 2nd big prize opening 35 is as short as 1.8 seconds in this 2R 2nd big hit, many prize balls (10R 1st big hit, 15R 4th big hit, etc.) like other big hits (10R 1st big hit, 15R 4th big hit, etc.) It is not something that can be expected (game profit). That is, it is a big hit that can hardly get a prize ball compared to other big hits. In the case of a small hit (when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), the second large winning opening 35 is opened twice for a maximum of 0.9 seconds. That is, the big winning opening is opened in the same opening pattern as the 2R second big hit. Even in this small hit, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is as short as 1.8 seconds in total, it is not possible to expect as many prize balls as in the 2R second big hit. That is, the small hit has little privilege for the player in terms of the transition of the game state and the prize ball (only the prize ball by entering the ball).

In addition, when the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is a big hit, the distribution probability to each big hit (type) is 40% for the 10R first big hit, 20% for the 2R second big hit, and 2R. The third big hit is 40%. On the other hand, when the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol (special figure 2) is a big hit, the distribution probability to each big hit is 60% for the 15R 4th big hit and 40% for the 10R 5th big hit. It has become. That is, if a big hit is made based on the hit / fail judgment based on the ball entering the second starting port 21, which is easy to enter due to the operation of the opening extension function (occurrence of a high base state) described later, the second big winning opening The 2R 2nd jackpot and the 2R 3rd jackpot, which are less feasible to pay out the prize balls, do not appear just by opening and closing the 35 for a moment, and the 15R 4th jackpot has a relatively high probability. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball is inserted into the second starting port 21 rather than being a big hit in the winning / failing determination (first special symbol winning / failing determination) performed by entering the game ball into the first starting port 20. It is set so that a big hit in the hit / fail judgment (second special symbol hit / fail judgment) performed by entering the ball is more likely to be advantageous to the player (a privilege advantageous to the player is given). Is likely to be done). 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 the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a miss is determined based on "a random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (also referred to as" information for determining whether or not it is correct ")". In this case, the jackpot type is determined based on the "big hit type determination random number (also referred to as" symbol determination random number "and" symbol determination information ")". As shown in FIG. 7A, the random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not 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 (acquired 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 random numbers for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct as 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 this 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 opening extension function for the special symbol and the normal symbol is in the operating state or the non-operating state. .. For special symbols (1st special symbol and 2nd special symbol), the state in which the probability fluctuation function is operating is called a "high probability state", and the state in which it 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 winning / failing 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 a "time saving state", and the state in which the special symbol is not operating is referred to as a "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 entry into the starting port (entry ball 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 normal 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. ..

Also, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. In this 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 is increased (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 a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a "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 21 is easily opened (the frequency of entering the ball 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 present embodiment, as described above, the 10R first jackpot, the 2R second jackpot (however, limited to the hit in a time-saving state) and the 15R fourth jackpot (generally also referred to as "probability variation jackpot"). In any case, the gaming state after the special game is a high probability state of the special symbol, a time saving state of the special symbol, and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly called a "high accuracy and high base state". The high-accuracy high-base state ends when the jackpot becomes a jackpot and the jackpot game is executed. Further, when the jackpot is a "probability variation jackpot", the gaming state after the jackpot game is completed is set to the high probability high base state again. In the first embodiment, the high-accuracy high-base state shifts to the low-accuracy low-base state when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (“10,000” times). However, this is practically (it is not possible to display 10,000 fluctuations during the business hours of the day), considering the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the business hours of the day. It can be said that the high accuracy and high base state will continue until the next big hit. Further, this high-probability high-base state is a state in which it is clear to the player that it is a high-probability state, and is a "probability-changing state (probability-changing mode)" that can be recognized by the player.

Further, the gaming state after the special game when the 2R second big hit is obtained in the non-time saving state is a high probability state of the special symbol, a non-time saving state of the special symbol, and a low base state (see FIG. 6). That is, it is a high probability state in a low base state, and such a gaming state is also called a “latent probability change state”. In addition, the game state after the special game when the 2R 3rd big hit (however, limited to the hit in the time saving state) and the 10R 5th big hit is the low probability state of the special symbol and the time saving state and the high base of the special symbol. It is in a state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low accuracy and high base state". The low-accuracy 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 performed and a big hit game is executed. Depending on the type of jackpot related to the jackpot game, the gaming state after the jackpot game is completed is set to the above-mentioned high-accuracy high-base state, low-accuracy high-base state, or the like.

In addition, the game state after the special game when the 2R third big hit is made in the non-time saving state is a low probability state of the special symbol and a non-time saving state and a low base state of the special symbol, that is, a normal state (low probability low base state). ) (See FIG. 6). In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are four gaming states: "low accuracy low base state", "low accuracy high base state", "high accuracy high base state", and "high accuracy low base state". The state can be set.

In a high base state such as a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base state, it is advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B by right-handed striking. 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 second starting port 21 than to enter the first starting port 20. Because it is. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which normally triggers the determination of 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 launch direction indicator 47 is lit and controlled in a predetermined manner to notify that the game ball should be launched (right-handed) toward the right gaming area 3B.

On the other hand, in a low base state such as a low accuracy low base state or a high accuracy low base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to 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 (opportunity for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct) rather than hitting right. In this state, the launch direction indicator 47 is lit (display controlled) in a predetermined manner to notify that the game ball should be launched (left-handed) toward the left game area 3A.

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). can. Further, 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). can.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the low-accuracy low-base state in which the big hit game and the small-hit game are not performed, this low-accuracy low-base state is defined as the "normal gaming state" or It can be regarded as a "normal state", and a game in which a special symbol is variablely displayed in the state can be regarded as a "normal game". On the other hand, the high-accuracy high-base state and the low-accuracy high-base state are more advantageous to the player than the low-accuracy low-base state. "Or, it can be regarded as a" special state ", and a game in which a special symbol is variablely displayed in the state can be regarded as a" special game ". Also, in the "high accuracy and low base state", although the frequency of entering the ball into the starting port is low, the probability of being judged as a big hit in the special symbol hit / fail judgment is set higher than in the normal state, and the player It can be said that it is in an advantageous state for. Therefore, the game in the "high accuracy and low base state" may be similarly referred to as a "special game".

In addition, the big hit game is a game that can be executed by changing the special symbol and displaying the big hit symbol in a stopped manner, and for the player, the big prize opening (1st big prize opening 30, 2nd big prize). Since it is an advantageous game in which a (large amount) prize balls can be obtained by entering the game ball into the mouth 35), the big hit game can be regarded as a "special game", and the big hit game is performed. The gaming state can be regarded as a "special gaming state".

Further, the low base state such as the low accuracy low base state and the high accuracy low base state is a state in which the game ball is made to enter the left game area 3A by left-handed striking as described above, and the game is advanced. Can be regarded as a "left-handed state". On the other hand, the high base state such as the low accuracy high base state and the high accuracy high base state and the state in which the big hit game aiming at the entry of the game ball into the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35 are performed as described above. As described above, since the game ball is entered into the right game area 3B by right-handed striking to advance the game, the high base state and the jackpot game state can be regarded as the “right-handed striking state”. As described above, in the high base state (right-handed state), the second starting port 21 is more likely to be opened than in the low base state (left-handed state), and the second starting port 21 is more open than the first starting port 20. It is easier for the game ball to enter the ball, and the game ball enters the second starting port 21 rather than a big hit in the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20. It is set so that a big hit in the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol based on the entry of the ball is more likely to be advantageous to the player. From this, the left-handed state can be regarded as a "normal game state" or a "normal state", and a game in which a special symbol is variablely displayed in the state can be regarded as a "normal game". In addition, the right-handed state can be regarded as a "special game state" or a "special state", and a game in which a special symbol is variablely displayed in the state can be regarded as a "special game".

In addition, the high-probability low-base state is the same as the low-probability low-base state in that both are low-base states, but in the high-probability state, the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol is activated to display the fluctuation of the special symbol. Since the probability that the result will be a big hit is higher than the low probability state, the high accuracy low base state can also be regarded as a "special game state" or a "special state", and a game in which a special symbol is variablely displayed in that state. Can also be regarded as a "special game".

[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 36. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, timers, 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 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". "It may be called" the second special drawing ".

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, the interrupt is 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 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like. 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 process (S202) performed after the output process (S201), various sensors (first start port sensor 20a, second start port sensor 21a, first large winning port sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. The detection signal detected by 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, etc. (see FIG. 5) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as prize ball information. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full detection sensor (not shown) 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 the 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), start ball entry process (S205), normal diagram operation process (S206), and special symbol operation process (S207), which will be described later. And the power failure monitoring process (S208) is executed. After that, other processing (S209) 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 less than 4 (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 not less than 4 (NO in S302), proceed to S305. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is less than 4 (YES 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 hit / miss determination random number counter 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 reserved balls in the normal symbol reserved 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 starting port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the second starting 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 Whether 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) is less than 4 (upper limit number). Whether or not it is determined (S306). Then, if the number of balls held in Special Figure 2 is not less than 4 (NO in S306), the process proceeds to S309, but if the number of balls held in Special Figure 2 is less than 4 (YES in S306), the number of balls held in Special Figure 2 is held. Add "1" to the number of 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.

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 Whether or not 1 number of 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) is less than 4 (upper limit number). Is determined (S310). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not less than 4 (NO in S310), the process ends, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than 4 (YES in S310), the special figure 1 is held. Add "1" to the number of 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)). Numerical values are acquired), and the acquired random number values are stored 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.

[Processing at the time of starting ball entry]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the start ball entry process (S205) shown in FIG. 13 after the start port sensor detection process (S204) shown in FIG. 12. In the start ball entry process (S205), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has increased by "1" (S315). In this process, when "1" is added to the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 in S307 in the immediately preceding start port sensor detection process (S204), it is determined that the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 has increased by "1". (YES in S315), move to S316, and if there is no increase (NO in S315), move to S319. In S316, the latest acquired random number value, etc. (acquired information) acquired in 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 is read out. (S316), the read acquired random number value and the like are set as the special figure 2 start entry command (S318), and the process proceeds to S319. This special figure 2 start ball entry command includes the acquisition information acquired in the start port sensor detection process.

That is, the command data including the value of the second special symbol hit / fail determination random number, the value of the jackpot type determination random number, and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number acquired based on the entry into the second start port 35 is input. Special figure 2 Generated as a start ball entry command. In addition to the acquired information (acquired random number value) acquired based on the entry into the starting port, the starting ball entry command includes the current number of reserved balls (the number of stored undigested acquired information in the main control unit 80). It is command data including the memory number information indicating the game state and the game state information indicating the game state (time saving state or non-time saving state, high probability state or low probability state, high base state or low base state). Then, this start-in ball command is set in the output buffer for command transmission to the sub-control board 90 provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 (S318). That is, in the first embodiment, the acquired information (acquired information itself or information indicating the acquired information) is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 without performing the determination processing of the acquired information when the ball enters the starting port, which will be described later. As such, the sub-control unit 90 predetermines and performs a predetermined pre-production.

Next, in S319, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has increased by "1", as in the case of Special Figure 2 described above (S319). In this process, when "1" is added to the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 in S311 in the immediately preceding start port sensor detection process (S204), it is determined that the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 has increased by "1". (YES in S319), shift to S320, and if it does not increase (NO in S319), the process ends as it is. The S320 currently determines whether or not it is in the low base state (S320), if it is not in the low base state (NO in S320), it finishes processing as it is, and if it is in the low base state (YES in S320), S321 Proceed to the subsequent processing. Here, 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 the hit / fail judgment of Special FIG. 2 (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). It is supposed to be. 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 the special figure 2 hold digestion, the special figure 2 hold is intentionally eliminated (set to "0"), and the jackpot related to the special figure 1 in which the result of the preliminary judgment is shown is intentionally generated. Technical intervention such as 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 (NO in S320), the process related to the preliminary determination of the special figure 1 after S321 is not performed.

The processing of S321 to S323 is the same as that of S316 to S318 described above with respect to FIG. That is, the latest acquired random number value (acquisition information) acquired by the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the immediately preceding start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure hold storage unit is read out (S321). ), The read acquired random number value and the like are generated as a special figure 1 start-in ball command, this start-in ball command is set in the output buffer (S323), and the process is completed. The pre-determination (holding look-ahead) of S322 is performed prior to the pass / fail determination (S1603, S1604) in the special figure 1 pass / fail determination process (S1207) described later.

[Public map operation processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal drawing operation process (S206) shown in FIG. 14 after the start ball entry process (S205). In the normal figure operation process (S206), 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 of these stages. .. 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) is performed, 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 normal figure operation status is "1" by default.

[Normal symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 15, 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 a time saving state, the normal symbol variation pattern having a variation time of 1 second is selected. 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 variation 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. 16, 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 table for the time saving state (the hit judgment value is Based on the high-probability normal-figure hit / fail determination based on "0" to "239"), it is determined whether or not it is a hit (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. 17, 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. 18, 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. 19, 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 starting port opening counter that counts the number of times the second starting 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.

[Ordinary electric accessory processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end flag per normal figure is ON (S1001). The 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 of the second starting port 21 (S1006), 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 reduction state, and is set to "0" in the non-time reduction 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. 21, 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, 5" 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) is performed, and if the "special symbol operation status" is "3" (NO for both S1101 and S1103, YES for S1105), the special symbol is confirmed. If processing (S1106) is performed and the "special figure operation status" is "4" (NO for S1101, S1103, S1105, YES for S1107), special electric accessory processing 1 (S1108) as a jackpot game. If the "special figure operation status" is "5" (all of S1101, S1103, S1105, and S1107 are NO), the special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109) as a small hit game is performed. The special figure operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 22, 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 is displayed. It is determined whether or not the standby screen display process for displaying the image for the standby screen (demo screen) (hereinafter, simply referred to as “standby screen”) is in progress in the display area 7a of the display device 7 (S1211). If (YES in S1211), the process is completed, otherwise (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 acquired due to entering the second starting port 21 are stored. , 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 this 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 this embodiment, a jackpot that is a big hit in the hit / fail judgment based on the second special figure hold is more profitable for the player than a big hit in the hit / fail judgment based on the first special figure hold (in this embodiment). It is easy to become a 15R 4th big hit) (Fig. 8 (B)).

[Special Figure 2 Win / Loss Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 23, 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. 8 (A))). A hit / fail judgment is made based on 397 ”) (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 hit / fail judgment (S1303, S1304) is judged as "big hit" (YES in S1305), the value (label-TRND-AS) of the random number counter for determining the big hit 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 hit / fail judgment (special symbol hit / fail judgment) and the jackpot type determination judgment may be referred to as "judgment", respectively, or may be referred to as "judgment" including which jackpot symbol will be obtained by performing the hit / fail judgment. good. In addition, these results may be referred to as "judgment results".

Here, the round display 45 is composed of three LEDs, a 2R lamp, a 10R lamp, and a 15R lamp. Then, for example, when the 2R second big hit occurs, the 2R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is such as "2R (10) (15R)" (for example, (): lighting, Δ: extinguishing). Further, when the 10R first jackpot or the 10R third jackpot or the 10R fifth jackpot is reached, the 10R 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 Δ10R Δ15R Δ". Further, when 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 Δ10R Δ15R ▲".

[Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 22), 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. 24 and 25, 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), the non-time saving state jackpot table (of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9, the non-time saving state and jackpot (however, 2R second jackpot, 2R th) The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the portion corresponding to (excluding the three jackpots) (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 holdings is either "1" or "2" (YES in S1405), the first holding number deviation 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 corresponding to the number of reserved balls "1, 2" (S1406). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P6 to P9 is selected. On the other hand, when it is determined in S1405 that the number of reservations is neither "1" nor "2", that is, either "3" or "4" (NO in S1405), the table for removing the second number of reservations. (A part of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9, which is in a non-time saving state, is out of time, and corresponds to the number of reserved balls "3, 4"), and fluctuates based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1). Select a pattern (S1407). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P10 to P13 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 time-saving state jackpot table (of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9, the time-saving state and jackpot (however, 2R 2nd jackpot, 2R 3rd jackpot) The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the portion corresponding to) (excluding) (S1409). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P14 to P16 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 holdings 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 P19 to P22 is selected. Further, when it is determined in S1410 that the number of reservations is not "1", that is, the number of reservations is any of "2 to 4" (NO in S1410), the fourth table for removing the number of reservations (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 P23 to P26 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), 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. 26, 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 is composed of the address space corresponding to the 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) shown in FIG. 22 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. 22, 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. 27, in the special figure 1 hit / miss determination process (S1207), the determination value corresponds to the lowest area of the first special figure hold storage unit of the RAM (that is, the first one of the first special figure hold). The value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol hit / miss determination random number counter (label-TRND-A) stored in the (RAM area) (oldest memory) is read (S1601). Since the processes of S1602 to S1605 following S1601 are performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. 23, the description thereof will be omitted. In the special figure 1 hit / fail judgment process, unlike the special figure 2 hit / fail judgment process, the result of the hit / fail judgment can be a small hit, so that the processes after S1606 are different.

When the result of the hit / fail judgment is determined as "big hit" in S1605 (YES in S1605), then the value of the random number counter for determining the big hit type (label-TRND-AS) is read out and the big hit shown in FIG. 8 (B) is read. The jackpot type is determined based on the type determination table (S1609), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (S1610), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1611), and the process is completed. 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. Further, when it is determined as a big hit in the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol (special figure 1), any one of the 10R first big hit, the 2R second big hit, and the 2R third big hit is executed. Further, when it is determined as a big hit in the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol (special figure 2), either the 15R 4th big hit or the 10R 5th big hit is executed (FIG. 8 (B)).

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1605 that the result of the winning / failing determination is not a "big hit" (NO in S1605), then it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1606). That is, it is determined whether or not the value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not matches any of the small hit determination values "101" to "105" (FIG. 8 (A)). ). Then, when it is determined in S1606 that it is not a "small hit" (NO in S1606), the off-design is determined (S1612), and the process is completed. That is, if the result of the hit / fail judgment is neither a "big hit" nor a "small hit", the result is a "miss". On the other hand, when it is determined in S1606 that the result of the small hit determination is "small hit" (YES in S1606), the small hit symbol is determined (S1607), the small hit flag is turned ON (S1608), and the process is performed. Finish. In addition, a random number for determining whether or not it is a small hit may be provided separately from the random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct.

[Special Figure 1 Fluctuation pattern selection process]
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208), first, in S1701, it is determined whether or not the game state is the time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON) (S1701). Then, if it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1701), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1702), and when it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1702). Then, it is determined whether or not it is a 2R jackpot (2R second jackpot or 2R third jackpot) (S1703). When it is determined by S1703 that it is a 2R jackpot (2R 2nd jackpot or 2R 3rd jackpot) (YES in S1703), a non-time saving 2R jackpot (2R 2nd jackpot or 2R 3rd jackpot) table (shown in FIG. 9). In the fluctuation pattern table, refer to the non-time saving state and the part corresponding to the 2R jackpot (2R second jackpot or 2R third jackpot), and set the fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1). Select (S1706). If the fluctuation pattern is decided, the fluctuation time is also decided. Specifically, in the first embodiment, the variation pattern P4 is always selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1703 that it is not a 2R jackpot (NO in S1703), a non-time saving jackpot table (of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9, a non-time saving state and a jackpot (however, 2R second jackpot, 2R third jackpot) The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the portion corresponding to) (excluding) (S1704). Specifically, in the first embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P3 is always selected. When it is determined in S1702 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1702), then it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1707). Then, when it is determined that the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1707), the non-time saving small hit table (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and the small hit in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) is referred to. , Fluctuation pattern A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1711). Specifically, in the first embodiment, the variation pattern P5 is always selected.

Further, when it is determined in S1707 that the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1707), it is determined whether or not the number of holdings is 1 or 2 (S1708). When it is determined in S1708 that the number of holds is either 1 or 2 (YES in S1708), the non-time saving first hold number out-of-time table (the variation pattern table shown in FIG. The fluctuation pattern is selected with reference to (the part corresponding to the numbers 1 and 2) (S1709). Specifically, any of the fluctuation patterns P6 to P9 is selected. On the other hand, when it is determined in S1708 that the number of holdings is neither 1 or 2, that is, the number of holdings is 3 or 4 (NO in S1708), the non-time saving second holding number deviation table (variation shown in FIG. 9). The fluctuation pattern is selected by referring to the non-time saving state, the out-of-time state, and the portion corresponding to the number of pending numbers 3 and 4 in the pattern table (S1710). Specifically, any of the fluctuation patterns P10 to P13 is selected.

Further, in S1701, when it is determined that the gaming state is the time saving state (YES in S1701), as shown in FIG. 29, the fluctuation pattern table to be referred to is the table for the time saving state (the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). The processing (S1712 to S1720) is performed in the same flow as in steps S1702 to S1711 except that the part corresponding to the time saving state) is set. That is, if it is a big hit, refer to the part corresponding to the time saving state and the big hit in FIG. 9, if it is a small hit, refer to the part corresponding to the time saving state and the small hit in FIG. The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the part corresponding to the state and the deviation.

In the fluctuation pattern table during the time saving state (the part corresponding to the time saving state in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls at the time of disconnection is the number of reserved balls "2" to ". It works when "4". That is, the shortening variation is more likely to be selected than in the non-time saving state. Further, in the case of a big hit, it is easy to select a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than in the non-time saving state. That is, the fluctuation pattern table in the time saving state is a table in which the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shorter than the fluctuation pattern table in the non-time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, another process (S1705) shown in FIG. 28 is performed to end this process. In the other processing (S1705), the variation pattern specification command corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set fluctuation pattern specification command is included in the fluctuation start command described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S201).

[Special Figure 1 Random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, 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) shown in FIG. 22 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. 31, 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. 22, 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 the probability change counter is determined to be "0" in S1905, 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 for counting the number of fluctuation display times of the special symbol executed during the time saving state is counted. The counter value is subtracted by 1 (S1908), it is determined whether or not the time saving counter value is "0" (S1909), and if it is "0" (YES in S1909), the time saving flag is turned off (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 hit / fail determination random number and the big hit type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this process is completed.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 32, 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 fourth 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 S2007. 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 or not the type of jackpot is a 10R jackpot (10R 1st jackpot, 10R 3rd jackpot or 10R 5th jackpot) ( S2004). If it is determined in S2004 that it is a 10R jackpot (YES in S2004), "10" is set in the value of the round counter (S2005), and the process proceeds to S2007. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2004 that the jackpot type is not a 10R jackpot (NO in S2004), the jackpot type is a 2R jackpot (2R second jackpot), so "2" is set in the value of the round counter (S2006). , Move to S2007 processing. In S2007, a big winning opening opening pattern is set according to the type of big hit (S2007), and the process shifts to S2008. Here, as described above, the big winning opening opening pattern is determined according to the type of big hit (see FIG. 6). Then, in each big hit game, the opening operation of the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 or second big winning opening 35) based on the big winning opening opening pattern set in S2007 is executed.

In S2008, a jackpot opening command is set to start the jackpot game (S2008). The opening command is determined by the type of jackpot, 10R 1st jackpot opening command, 2R 2nd jackpot opening command, 2R 3rd jackpot opening command, 15R 4th jackpot opening command, 10R 5th jackpot opening command. Opening commands, etc. are provided for each big hit. By this set opening command, the corresponding opening effect is executed thereafter. Then, the opening period of the jackpot game is started in S2009 (S2009), the special figure operation status is set to "4" (S2010), and the processing is completed.

On the other hand, in S2001, when it is determined that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2001), then it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S2011). If it is determined in S2011 that the small hit flag is ON (YES in S2011), set "2" to the value of the small hit open counter (S2012), and set the small hit large winning opening opening pattern (S2012). S2013). As described above, this small hit large winning opening opening pattern is the same opening pattern (opening / closing pattern) as the 2R 2nd big winning large winning opening opening pattern and the 2R 3rd big winning large winning opening opening pattern. There is. Next, the opening command is set in S2014 (S2014), the opening period is started (S2015), the special figure operation status is set to "5" (S2016), and the process is completed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S20111 that the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S2011), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2017), and the process ends.

[Special electric accessory processing (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the special electric accessory processing (S1107), 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 this 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 of the jackpot 30 has been completed (the jackpot game has ended) in the jackpot game. If 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 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 large winning opening 30 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. In the large winning opening opening process of S2108, the large winning opening opening pattern determined according to the type of jackpot to be executed, that is, the large winning opening opening pattern set in S2007 described above is used as the large winning opening opening (first large winning opening). The opening / closing member is operated (opening operation) in order to open the winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35).

On the other hand, if it is determined in 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 start time of the round, for example, during the opening period before the start of one round, during the round game, during the interval period after the end of the round game (during the closing of the large winning opening), and the like can be mentioned. .. In S2112, it is determined whether or not the large winning opening opening operation is in progress, that is, whether or not the large winning opening opened by the processing of S2108 is still open (during a round game) (S2112). If it is determined in S2112 that the large winning opening opening operation is not being executed (during a round game) (NO in S2112), the process proceeds to S2116 and it is determined that the large winning opening opening operation is being executed (during a round game). If this is the case (YES in S2112), then it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the large winning opening (second large winning opening 35) during the opening operation (S2127).

If it is determined in S2127 that a game ball has entered the large winning opening (YES in S2127), a ball entry command indicating that the game ball has entered the large winning opening is set (S2128), and processing of S2113 is performed. Transition. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2127 that the game ball has not entered the big winning opening (NO in S2127), the process proceeds to S2113 without setting the entry command. The "ball entry command (large winning opening ball entry command)" set in S2128 is transmitted from the main control unit 80 to the sub control unit 90 in the output processing of S201. The sub-control unit 90 that has received the "ball entry command (large winning opening ball entry command)" executes a predetermined game effect based on the ball entry command.

In S2113, it is determined whether or not the end condition (round end condition) of the round game being executed is satisfied (S2113). Here, as the round end condition of this embodiment, (1) the opening time of the large winning opening (for example, 25 s or 0.9 s) defined in the round game being executed, that is, the execution time of the round game has elapsed. , (2) Two conditions are set: that a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls have entered the large winning opening in the running round game. 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 S2115, the large winning opening is closed (S2115), and the opening / closing member of the large winning opening (first large winning opening 30 or second large winning opening 35) is operated (closed operation) to operate the large winning opening (first). The large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35) is closed. Further, in the large winning opening closing process, a closing time for keeping the large winning opening (first large winning opening 30 or second large winning opening 35) in the closed state, that is, an interval time is set. Next, it is determined in S2116 whether or not the interval time has elapsed (S2116), and if it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed (during the interval period) (NO in S2116), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2116 that the interval time has elapsed (YES in S2116), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2117), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (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 ending process to end 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 round games in the jackpot game to be executed are completed.

Then, 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, whether or not the ending time of the jackpot has elapsed, that is, the above-mentioned S2120 It is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the ending period started in the process of (S2122), and when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2122), the process is ended. 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. 21).

[Game status setting process]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the game state setting process (S2124), first, whether or not the jackpot game completed this time is related to the 10R first jackpot, the 2R second jackpot, or the 15R fourth jackpot, that is, the probability variation jackpot. (S2201). When it is determined that the probability variation is a big hit (YES in S2201), the probability variation flag is turned ON (S2202), and "10,000" is set in the probability variation counter (S2203). Next, it is determined whether or not the 2R 2nd jackpot is completed among the probabilistic jackpots (S2204), and it is determined that it is not the 2R 2nd jackpot, that is, the 10R 1st jackpot or the 15R 4th jackpot (NO in S2204). ), Move to the processing of S2205.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2204 that the 2R second jackpot has ended (YES in S2204), then whether or not the time was shortened before the jackpot game, that is, the game state when the 2R second jackpot was reached. Determines if was in a time-saving state (S2207). If it is determined in S2207 that the game state before the big hit game was a time saving state (YES in S2207), the process proceeds to S2205. In S2205, the time saving flag is turned ON (S2205), then "10,000" is set in the time saving counter (S2206), and the process is completed. As a result, the game state after the big hit game is set to the "high accuracy and high base state". On the other hand, in S2207, when it is determined that the time saving state is not before the big hit game, that is, the game state when the 2R second big hit is in the non-time saving state (low base state) (NO in S2207), the time saving flag is set. Finish the process without turning it on. As a result, the game state after the big hit game is set to the "high accuracy and low base state". In this way, when the 2R second big hit occurs in the non-time saving state, the player is set to the high probability state and the non-time saving state, and the player is not clearly notified of the high probability state. As a result, the game state after the small hit game (low probability low base state) when a small hit occurs in the non-time saving state (low fixed base state) described later, and the game state after the big hit game related to the 2R second big hit. (High accuracy and high base state) and can be made difficult to distinguish.

Here, the value set in the probability variation counter is the number of times that the special symbol hit / miss determination can be executed with high probability. The value of "10,000" (10,000 times) set in this embodiment is the jackpot probability in the high probability state, the daily business hours of the amusement store, and the special symbol winning / failing judgment that can be executed during the business hours. Considering the number of times, it is practically the same as guaranteeing a high probability state until the next big hit occurs or the business hours end. Therefore, when the gaming state is set to the high probability state, 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 and the time reduction flag is set to ON, "10,000" is also set in the time reduction counter, so that while this high probability state is set, , The time saving state (open extension state) is also set. In addition, as in this embodiment, the value of "10,000" may be set in the probability variation counter and the time reduction counter to substantially set the high accuracy and high base state until the next time, or the probability variation flag and the probability variation flag and the time reduction counter may be set. When the time saving flag is ON, control may be adopted in which the high accuracy and high base state is set until the next big hit actually occurs without setting the value in the counter.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S2201 that it is not a probabilistic jackpot (NO in S2201), then it is determined whether or not it is the 2R third jackpot that has ended (S2208). If it is determined in S2208 that it is not the 2R 3rd jackpot, that is, it is the 10R 5th jackpot (NO in S2208), the process proceeds to S2209. If it is determined in S2208 that the 2R 3rd jackpot has ended (YES in S2208), then the time was shortened before the jackpot game, that is, the gaming state when the 2R 3rd jackpot was reached was the time saving state. It is determined whether or not it was (S2211). When it is determined in S2211 that the gaming state at the time of the 2R third big hit is the time saving state (YES in S2211), the process proceeds to S2209. In S2209, the time saving flag is turned on (S2209), the time saving counter is set to "100" (S2210), and the process is completed without turning on the probability change flag.

As a result, the game 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 fluctuation 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. do. 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. Further, when it is determined in S2211 that the gaming state at the time of the 2R jackpot is the non-time saving state (low base state) (NO in S2211), the processing is completed without turning on the time saving flag. That is, in the non-time saving state (low base state), when the 2R third big hit is reached, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to the non-time saving state (low base state).

[Special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 35, in the special electric accessory process 2 (S1109), first, it is determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2301). The small hit end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening of the second large winning opening 35 has been completed in the small hit game. When it is determined that the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), it is determined whether or not the second large winning opening 35 is being opened (S2302). If it is determined by S2302 that the opening operation is not in progress (NO in S2302), whether or not it is time (timing) to open the large winning opening (1st large winning opening 30 or 2nd large winning opening 35), that is, small It is determined whether or not it is time to start the first opening operation after the winning opening time has elapsed (S2303). If it is determined by S2303 that it is not the start time of the opening operation of the big winning opening (NO in S2303), the process is finished. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2303 that it is the start time of the opening operation of the big winning opening (YES in S2303), the process proceeds to S2305. In S2305, the opening start command is set (S2305), the opening operation of the large winning opening is started (S2306), and the process is completed. As a result, the second big winning device 36 is operated in order to open the second big winning opening 35 according to the opening pattern of the small hit (see FIG. 6).

In addition, when it is determined in S2302 that the second major winning opening 35 is in the opening operation (YES in S2302), then it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second major winning opening 35 in the opening operation. (S2307). When it is determined in S2307 that a game ball has entered the second large winning opening 35 (YES in S2307), a ball entry command indicating that the game ball has entered the large winning opening (large winning opening entry command) Is set (S2308), and the process proceeds to S2309. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2307 that the game ball has not entered the second large winning opening 35 (NO in S2307), the process proceeds to the process of S2309 without setting the entry command. The ball entry command set in S2308 (large winning opening ball entry command) is transmitted from the main control unit 80 to the sub control unit 90 by the output processing of S201. The sub-control unit 90 that has received the "ball entry command (large winning opening ball entry command)" executes a predetermined game effect based on the ball entry command.

In S2309, it is determined whether or not the end condition of the small hit game is satisfied (S2309). Here, the end conditions of the small hit game are as follows: (1) The number of balls entered into the second large winning opening 35 during the opening operation of the small hit game (the number obtained by adding all the game balls entered in the two openings). Is established when the specified maximum number of balls (10 in the first embodiment) is reached, or (2) the large winning opening opening pattern for small hit games (see FIG. 6) is completed. .. That is, the small hit game is terminated based on the condition (1) and the condition (2) that are satisfied first. If it is determined in S2309 that the end condition of the small hit game is not satisfied (NO in S2309), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2309 that the end condition of the small hit game is satisfied (YES in S2309), then the small hit end process is performed (S2310). In the small hit end process (S2310), the ending command of the small hit game is set as the process of ending the small hit game, then the ending period of the small hit game is started (S2311), and the small hit end flag is turned ON. (S2312), the process is finished.

Further, in S2301, when it is determined that the small hit end flag is ON (YES in S2301), it is determined whether or not the ending time of the small hit game has elapsed (S2313), and the ending time has not elapsed. If it is determined (NO in S2313), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending time has passed (YES in S2313), the small hit end flag is turned off (S2314), the small hit flag is turned off (S2315), and the special figure operation status is set to "1" (1). S2316), finish the process. 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).

At the start of the small hit game, the probability change flag and the time saving flag are not switched from ON to OFF. Further, at the end of the small hit game, the game state setting process (S2121, FIG. 34) is not performed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming state is not changed before and after the execution of the small hit game.

[Power failure monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power failure monitoring process (S208) following the special figure operation process (S207). In the power-off monitoring process (S208), as shown in FIG. 36, 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 a power off signal input (YES in S2601), the current state of the gaming machine (whether it is a probability change or not, whether it is in a big hit game or not, the number of reserved balls is several, and the number of remaining fluctuations of the probability change / time reduction is Data related to (some, 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 will be described. 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 and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 37 from the ROM of the sub-control board 90. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first 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 (S208) by the game control microcomputer 81 shown in FIG. 11, and the 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 the effect symbol determination that determines the effect symbol. There are random numbers for use. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Instead of adding the random values one by one at the time of updating, it is possible to add 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, which will be 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 in the RAM of the sub control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. Each control board (each control unit) that 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 accompanying the big hit 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 process (S4008), as shown in FIG. 38, 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 2 ms cycle is input to the sub control board 90 (that is, this process is a control process repeatedly executed in a 2 ms control cycle). .. As shown in FIG. 39, 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). .. Subsequently, a lamp data output process for outputting the lamp data created by the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is performed (S4202). Next, the drive data output process described later is performed (S4203). In the drive data output process (S4203), the first to third drive state flags that can specify the movable decorative member (movable part) to be driven are set, and the target movable decorative member 14 (movable part, electric drive part) is set. ) Is output for driving. This drive data is also 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 10 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 90 (that is, this process is a control process repeatedly executed in a control cycle of 10 ms). .. As shown in FIG. 40, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the receive command analysis process (S4302) described later is performed. Next, the drive limiting process described later is performed (S4306). In the drive limiting process (S4306), the number of movable decorative members 14 to be driven at the same time (simultaneously) among the plurality of movable decorative members 14 (movable parts, electrically driven parts) included in the gaming machine is predetermined. This is a process of limiting the driving mode of a predetermined light emitting unit (electrical driving unit) when the number of light emitting units is exceeded. The restriction control mode (drive mode) can be a drive mode in which a specific light emitting unit cannot be driven (drive mode) or a drive mode in which the specific light emitting unit is driven with less power than the non-limit period (energy saving drive mode). .. 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 performed (S4305).

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 41, 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 this is the case (NO in S4395), the process proceeds to S4401, and if it is determined that the start entry command has been received (YES in S4395), the effect hold information storage process is performed (S4400), and the process proceeds to S4401. The effect hold information storage process (S4400) is a random value for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct, and a big hit, which is included in the start-in ball command (special figure 1 start-in ball command or special figure 2 start-in ball command) received in S4395. 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 the special figure 1, various information included in the special figure 1 start-in ball command is displayed in the special figure. 1 The effect hold information is stored as the special figure 1 effect hold information in the area corresponding to the number of hold 4 in the effect storage area. Then, as will be described in detail later, a preliminary determination is made based on various stored information, and a game effect such as a notice effect is performed before starting the variation display related to the acquired information based on the preliminary determination result. 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 (also referred to as “second holding storage means”) of the sub control board 90 is also the “acquired information storage 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 S4406 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 effect start processing. In S4406, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4406), and when it is determined that the fluctuation stop command has been received (YES in S4406), the effect symbol is stopped and displayed to display the variation effect. The variable effect end process to be terminated is performed (S4407). In the variation effect end process (S4407), the variation effect end command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol 8 and ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub-control board 90. 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 S4406 that the fluctuation stop command has not been received (NO in S4406), the process shifts to the processing of S4408 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 S4408 determines whether or not a hit game-related command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4408). Here, the hit game-related command is a command transmitted from the main control board 80 to the sub control unit 90 when executing the hit game (big hit game, small hit game), and specifically, the hit game-related command. Opening command sent at the start (occurrence of big hit), round start command sent at the start of the round, entry command sent when the game ball enters the big winning opening during the winning game, end of the round The round end command sent at the time, the ending command sent at the end of the winning game, and the like are applicable. The S4408 determines whether or not any of these hit game-related commands has been received, and if it has not been received (NO in S4408), it shifts to the processing of S4410 and if it has been received (YES in S4408), The process related to the execution of the effect (winning game-related effect) according to the type of the received command is performed (S4409).

For example, if the received command is an opening command, an opening effect command that specifies an opening effect according to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM of the sub-control board 90, and a round start command is set. If, a round effect command that specifies a round effect according to the round specified based on the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM of the sub-control board 90, and if it is an ending command, it is specified based on the command. An ending effect command that specifies an ending effect according to the type of jackpot is set in the output buffer of the RAM of the sub control board 90. When various effect commands related to these set hits 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 hit game. An effect related to a hit game (big hit game, small hit game) such as (effect during open operation) is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Finally, the processing of S4410 is performed, and this processing is completed. In S4410, 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 (S4410).

[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. 42, in the variation effect start process (S4402), first, in S4501, the effect control microcomputer 91 uses a random number for determining the variation effect, a random number for determining the advance effect effect, a random number for determining the effect symbol, and other random numbers for determining the effect. Performs random number processing (S4501) for determining the effect. In the first 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 values, the mode of the effect symbol game effect to be executed, the advance notice effect, the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the like are determined.

Next, in S4502, the fluctuation start command is analyzed by the effect control microcomputer 91 (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern specification command (information for specifying the variation pattern) that specifies the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process (first variation pattern selection means) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. include. Then, the information for specifying the fluctuation pattern includes the fluctuation pattern information (P1 to P22) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information for designating the current game state, the first special symbol hit / miss judgment or the second special symbol hit / miss judgment. The hit / fail judgment result of the above, the symbol information for designating the big hit type (big hit type judgment result), and the like are included (see FIG. 8). In addition, since there are two types of variable pattern designation commands, one corresponding to the first special symbol and the other corresponding to the second special symbol, by analyzing the variable pattern designation command, the effect symbol game production to be started this time is performed. It is possible to determine whether the (variable display of the effect symbol) is related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol. It should be noted that these fluctuation pattern information, hit / fail determination result, game state information, symbol information, and the like can be used in other processes other than the variation effect start process to be executed thereafter.

Subsequently, in S4503, the effect control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4503). 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. Here, the effect mode is an aspect of the effect in the image display device 7, and if the effect mode is different, a part or all of the effect modes of the game effect such as the advance notice effect and the reach effect are different. Specifically, the images displayed on the image display device 7 are different, such as different characters, items, and background images, and the effect symbol game effect (variable effect) is also executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode. be able to.

Further, when a plurality of game effects (notice effect, reach effect, etc.) are provided, different game effects may be executed depending on the effect mode. In the first embodiment, there are five types of effect modes A to E. The effect modes A and B are executed when the low accuracy and low base state are controlled, and the effect mode C is executed when the low accuracy and high base state is controlled. Further, the effect mode D is executed when the high-accuracy high-base state or the high-accuracy low-base state is controlled. Each of these effect modes A to D is an effect mode in which the player can recognize the game state, and by executing the effect mode A or B, the game state becomes a low probability low base state (normal state, normal state, normal state). By suggesting that it is a mode) and executing the effect mode C, it is suggested that the game state is a low accuracy high base state (time saving state, time saving mode), and by executing the effect mode D, the game is played. It suggests that the state is a high-accuracy high-base state or a high-accuracy low-base state, that is, a high-probability state. It should be noted that different effect modes may be provided as the effect modes suggesting the high accuracy and high base state and the high accuracy and low base state.

Further, the effect mode E is executed when the game state after the end of the big hit game is set to a non-notification state that does not notify whether the game state is a high probability state or a low probability state. That is, the effect mode E is not for suggesting the game state to the player, but for making the player difficult to recognize the game state. Further, this effect mode E is executed at a predetermined time after the end of the 2R second big hit game or small hit game, and the game state at that time is set to the low probability low base state or the high probability low base state. NS. Therefore, by confirming which of the production modes A to D, the player can grasp and predict what the current gaming state is. Further, when the effect mode E is executed, the game is played in anticipation of a high probability state.

Next, in S4504, a variation effect pattern determination table for determining a variation effect pattern (variation effect pattern) to be performed using the image display device 7, the board lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14, and the like is set (S4504). Specifically, the variation effect pattern determination table to be used is set based on the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 and the variation pattern specification command received from the main control unit 80. In this embodiment, a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the effect mode (mode status) are stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 in advance. The table corresponding to the mode status (current production mode) referenced in S4503 is selected and 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 a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables are stored in advance in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. Has been done. In S4504, one of the plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables is set.

Next, in S4505, the variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern information "P1" is selected based on the value of the random number for determining the variation effect acquired in S4501 and the variation effect pattern determination table set in S4504 (S4505). .. Next, it is determined whether or not the variable effect pattern (game effect pattern) to be executed in the processes of S4507 to S4512 includes a pattern for driving the movable decorative members 14a, 14b, and 14c. Then, when driving the predetermined movable decorative members 14a, 14b, 14c, the corresponding movable portion drive flag is turned ON.

Specifically, in S4507, it is determined whether or not the determined variation effect pattern has a pattern for driving the left movable decorative member 14a (left movable portion) (S4507), and the left movable decorative member 14a (left movable portion) is driven. If it is determined that there is a pattern to be used (YES in S4507), the left movable part drive flag is turned ON (S4508), and the process shifts to S4509. Here, the "left movable portion drive flag" is a flag that is turned ON when the variation effect pattern to be executed has a pattern for driving the left movable portion (left movable decorative member 14a). In the effect pattern, it is turned off when all the drive patterns of the left movable part are completed. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4507 that there is no pattern for driving the left movable decorative member 14a (left movable portion) (NO in S4507), the process proceeds to S4509.

In S4509, it is determined whether or not there is a pattern for driving the right movable decorative member 14c (right movable part) in the determined variation effect pattern (S4509), and there is a pattern for driving the right movable decorative member 14c (right movable part). When it is determined (YES in S4509), the right movable part drive flag is turned ON (S4510), and the process shifts to S4511. Here, the "right movable portion drive flag" is a flag that is turned ON when the variation effect pattern to be executed has a pattern for driving the right movable portion (right movable decorative member 14c). In the effect pattern, it is turned off when all the drive patterns of the right movable part are completed. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4509 that there is no pattern for driving the right movable decorative member 14c (right movable portion) (NO in S4509), the process proceeds to S4511.

In S4511, it is determined whether or not there is a pattern for driving the medium movable decorative member 14b (middle movable part) in the determined variation effect pattern (S4511), and there is a pattern for driving the medium movable decorative member 14b (middle movable part). When it is determined (YES in S4511), the middle movable part drive flag is turned ON (S4511), and the process shifts to S4506. Here, the "middle movable portion drive flag" is a flag that is turned ON when the variable effect pattern to be executed has a pattern for driving the middle movable portion (right movable decorative member 14b). In the effect pattern, it is turned off when all the drive patterns of the right movable part are completed. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4511 that there is no pattern for driving the medium movable decorative member 14b (middle movable portion) (NO in S4511), the process proceeds to S4506.

Next, in S4506, a variation effect start command for executing the selected variation effect pattern is set in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (S4506), and the process is completed. When the variation effect start command set in S4506 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, S4505. 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 "variable effect pattern", a variable 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) and when the character effect performed using a specific character is executed (character effect symbol game effect), the reach effect or the character There is a case where the production is not executed (reach no production design game production). 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). (Big hit mode, specific mode), two of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) with the symbols constituting the big hit mode, and the remaining one. Refers to an effect indicating whether or not the remaining one effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol that completes the jackpot mode while the variable display is continued.

Further, in S4505, 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 S4501 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 doublet with an odd number such as "777" when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is, for example, 15R 4th jackpot (probability variation jackpot). In the case of the fifth big hit (normal big hit), it is doublet with an even number such as "666". In addition, one of the three production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R such as "787" is different from the other production symbols when there is a reach, and "635" etc. when there is no reach. At least one of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is selected so that the other effect symbols are different. Further, in the first embodiment, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in the same mode (separate stitches) as in the case of the 2R big hit and the small hit. However, for the 2R second big hit and small hit, a predetermined chance eye (split eye) such as "135" or a special symbol such as "3 ★ 3" may be stopped and displayed. By setting the stop mode of the effect symbol related to the 2R big hit and the small hit to the same mode (common display mode, common stop symbol), it becomes difficult to distinguish the 2R second big hit and the small hit from the effect symbol. It becomes possible to do. 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, as the variation mode (variation effect pattern) of the effect symbol 8, normal variation A, normal variation B, normal variation C, reach A, reach B, and super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”). A, super reach B, character effect A, character effect B, character effect C, etc. are set, and in S4505, which of these effects is to be performed is determined based on the variable effect pattern determination table. NS. 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 or the character 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.

In addition, it has a preview effect that is executed along with the variable effect pattern (effect pattern game effect) together with the determination of the variable effect pattern. This notice effect is an effect that shows the possibility that the result of the effect symbol game effect being executed is stopped and displayed in the jackpot mode before the effect symbol is stopped and displayed (during variable display). In the first embodiment, the random numbers for determining the advance notice effect, the random numbers for determining the conversation advance notice, the random numbers for determining the step-up advance notice, and the random numbers for determining the cut-in advance notice are included. The advance notice effect to be executed is determined using each of the advance notice determination tables of 52. Further, each notice determination random number is acquired with a predetermined value by the effect determination random number acquisition process (S4501) in the variation effect start process (S4402).

[Drive data output processing]
Next, the drive data output process (S4203) will be described with reference to FIGS. 43 and 44. In the drive data output process, whether or not the left movable part, the right movable part, and the middle movable part are scheduled to be driven (moved) according to the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol) to be executed from now on, that is, It is determined whether or not there is a flag set to ON in the left movable part drive flag, the right movable part drive flag, and the middle movable part drive flag. Then, a drive state flag indicating the state (driven or non-driven) of the movable portion is set at a predetermined timing, and a control process for outputting drive data corresponding to the movable portion that starts driving is executed.

Specifically, in S4701, it is determined whether or not the left movable portion drive flag is ON, that is, whether or not the variation effect pattern set in the above-mentioned variation effect start process includes the pattern that drives the left movable portion (S4701). When it is determined that the left movable portion drive flag is ON (YES in S4701), then it is determined whether or not the drive start timing (operation pattern start timing) of the left movable portion (left movable decorative member 14a) is determined (S4702). .. When the S4702 determines that it is time to start driving (YES in S4702), set the first drive state flag to ON (S4703), and set the drive data output command to drive the left movable part (S4704). , Move to the processing of S4709. Here, the "first drive state flag" is a flag indicating whether or not the left movable portion (left movable decorative member 14a) is actually in the drive state (driving pattern is being executed), and is in the drive state (during driving). Is set to ON, and the non-driving state (during non-driving) is set to OFF. By determining the state of the first drive state flag, it is possible to grasp whether or not the left movable portion (left movable decorative member 14a) is being driven.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S4702 that it is not the time to start driving the left movable part (NO in S4702), then it is determined whether or not the left movable part is being driven (driving pattern is being executed) (S4705). When it is determined in S4705 that the left movable part is being driven (YES in S4705), then it is determined whether or not it is the drive end time (drive pattern end time) of the left movable part (S4706). When the S4706 determines that it is the drive end time of the left movable part (the end time of the drive pattern) (YES in S4706), the left movable part drive flag is turned off (S4707), and the first drive state flag is turned off (S4706). S4708), shift to the processing of S4709. Here, "execution of drive pattern" means that after starting execution of a series of operation patterns including operation and non-operation (operation stop), the execution of the series of operation patterns is in progress. do.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S4701 that the left movable part drive flag is not ON (OFF), that is, the left movable part is not scheduled to be driven (NO in S4701), the process proceeds to S4709. If it is determined in S4705 that the left movable part is scheduled to be driven but not yet driven (the drive pattern has not started) (NO in S4705), the process proceeds to S4709. If it is determined in S4706 that the left movable part is being driven (the drive pattern is being executed) but it is not the end time (NO in S4706), the process proceeds to S4709.

Further, in S4709, it is determined whether or not the right movable portion drive flag is ON, that is, whether or not the variable effect pattern set in the above-mentioned variation effect start process includes the pattern for driving the right movable portion (S4709), and the right movable portion is movable. When it is determined that the unit drive flag is ON (YES in S4709), then it is determined whether or not the drive start timing (operation pattern start timing) of the right movable portion (right movable decorative member 14c) is determined (S4710). If it is determined by S4710 that it is time to start driving (YES in S4710), set the second drive state flag to ON (S4711), and set the drive data output command to drive the right movable part (S4712). , Move to the processing of S4717. Here, the "second drive state flag" is a flag indicating whether or not the right movable portion (right movable decorative member 14c) is actually in the drive state (driving pattern is being executed), and is in the drive state (during driving). Is set to ON, and the non-driving state (during non-driving) is set to OFF. By determining the state of the second drive state flag, it is possible to grasp whether or not the right movable portion (right movable decorative member 14c) is being driven.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S4710 that it is not the time to start driving the right movable portion (NO in S4710), then it is determined whether or not the right movable portion is being driven (driving pattern is being executed) (S4713). When it is determined in S4713 that the right movable part is being driven (YES in S4713), then it is determined whether or not it is the drive end time (drive pattern end time) of the right movable part (S4714). When the S4714 determines that it is the drive end time of the right movable part (the end time of the drive pattern) (YES in S4714), the right movable part drive flag is turned off (S4715), and the second drive state flag is turned off (S4714). S4716), shift to the processing of S4717.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S4709 that the right movable part drive flag is not ON (OFF), that is, the right movable part is not scheduled to be driven (NO in S4709), the process proceeds to S4717. If it is determined in S4713 that the right movable part is scheduled to be driven but not yet driven (the drive pattern has not started) (NO in S4713), the process proceeds to S4717. If it is determined in S4714 that the right movable part is being driven (the drive pattern is being executed) but it is not the end time (NO in S4714), the process proceeds to S4717.

Further, in S4717, it is determined whether or not the middle movable portion drive flag is ON, that is, whether or not the variation effect pattern set in the above-mentioned variation effect start process includes the pattern for driving the middle movable portion (S4717), and the middle movable portion is movable. When it is determined that the part drive flag is ON (YES in S4717), then it is determined whether or not the drive start time (operation pattern start time) of the middle movable part (middle movable decorative member 14b) is determined (S4718). When it is determined by S4718 that it is time to start driving (YES in S4718), the third drive state flag is set to ON (S4719), and the drive data output command for driving the middle movable part is set (S4720). , Finish the process. Here, the "third drive state flag" is a flag indicating whether or not the middle movable portion (middle movable decorative member 14b) is actually in the drive state (the drive pattern is being executed), and is the drive state (during driving). Is set to ON, and the non-driving state (during non-driving) is set to OFF. By determining the state of the third drive state flag, it is possible to grasp whether or not the middle movable portion (middle movable decorative member 14c) is being driven. Further, by determining the states of the first drive state flag, the second drive state flag, and the third drive state flag, it is possible to grasp how many moving parts are in the drive state at the same time. Become.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S4718 that it is not the time to start driving the middle movable portion (NO in S4718), then it is determined whether or not the middle movable portion is being driven (driving pattern is being executed) (S4721). When it is determined in S4721 that the middle movable part is being driven (YES in S4721), then it is determined whether or not it is the drive end time (drive pattern end time) of the middle movable part (S4722). When S4722 determines that it is the end time of driving the middle movable part (YES in S4722), the middle movable part drive flag is turned off (S4723), and the third drive state flag is turned off (S4722). S4724), finish the process.

On the other hand, in S4717, when it is determined that the middle movable part drive flag is not ON (OFF), that is, the middle movable part is not scheduled to be driven (NO in S4717), the process ends. If it is determined in S4721 that the middle movable part is scheduled to be driven but not yet driven (the drive pattern has not started) (NO in S4721), the process ends. If it is determined in S4722 that the middle movable part is being driven (the drive pattern is being executed) but it is not the end time (NO in S4722), the process is terminated. By the above processing, the drive data for driving the left, middle, and right movable parts is output in accordance with the drive start timing, and among these left, middle, and right movable parts, the driven movable part (the left middle right movable part is shown in FIG. 46). And in which state shown in FIG. 47, etc.) is set.

[Drive control processing]
Next, FIG. 45 describes a drive control process (S4306) that limits the drive of a predetermined electric drive unit. As shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, the gaming machine of the present embodiment includes three (plural) movable decorative members 14a, 14b, and 14c, and these three movable decorative members 14 are executed. It operates in a predetermined operation mode according to the variation effect pattern. In addition, when a variable effect pattern (game effect such as super reach effect or character effect) indicating that there is a high possibility of a big hit is executed, three movable decorative members are used during the execution of the variable effect pattern. In some cases everything works. In this way, when all three movable decorative members 14 operate at the same time, three or more drive motors (electric drive sources) for independently driving these three movable decorative members (electrical drive source). It becomes necessary to supply electricity at the same time, and the consumption of electricity increases. Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as a member requiring electric power, in addition to these movable decorative members 14, a light emitting unit (frame lamp 66, board lamp 5) for effectively producing a gaming effect. , Image display device 7 for displaying production symbols, launching device for launching game balls, payout motor for paying out prize balls, control board for controlling these, and various other types of electricity. It is equipped with parts (power consumption parts, electrical drive unit).

If power is supplied to many (all) of these at the same time, the amount of power required becomes excessive, and there is a risk that the power supply unit (power supply board) of the gaming machine will exceed the power capacity that can be supplied. There is. As a countermeasure against this, if the power capacity is increased, the size of the device and the cost increase become problems. Further, if the number of power consuming parts is reduced or the power consumption of each part is reduced, effective production may not be possible. In order to solve these problems, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the number of movable decorative members 14 (electrical driving units) to be driven is equal to or more than a predetermined specific number (in this embodiment, all three are used). In this case, the power consumption of the gaming machine is prevented from becoming excessive by setting the time limit period for limiting the driving of the predetermined light emitting unit (in this embodiment, the left decorative member 13a and the right decorative member 13c). , Prevents electrical components such as boards from breaking down.

As a result, in the normal time (unrestricted period), the predetermined electric drive unit is set at a predetermined timing according to the result of the hit / fail judgment (special symbol hit / fail judgment, normal symbol hit / fail judgment) and the variation effect pattern to be executed. Drive (light emission) of specific light emitting parts (left decorative member 13a and right decorative member 13c) only when a specific number or more of movable decorative members 14 (electrical driving parts) are driven at the same time. Shall be restricted. Further, by limiting the drive limitation of the electric drive unit (light emitting unit) to a specific period, a large number of electric drive units can be driven and the effect of the effect is enhanced.

Specifically, in the drive limitation process (S4306), first, it is determined whether or not the drive limitation flag is ON, that is, whether or not the drive limitation period (limitation period) is in progress (S4801). When the drive limit flag is ON in S4801, that is, when it is determined that the drive limit period is in progress (YES in S4801), then it is determined whether or not there are a specific number or more (3 or more) of movable parts in the drive state (3 or more). S4802). The number of movable parts in the driving state (during driving) determines the states of the first driving state flag, the second driving state flag, and the third driving state flag (the number of flags that are ON) described above. It is possible to grasp it. In S4802, the number of movable parts in the drive state (drive state flag is ON) is a specific number or more, that is, as shown in FIG. 47 (d), all of the left, middle, and right movable decorative members 14a, 14b, and 14c (3). If it is determined that the devices are being driven at the same time (YES in S4802), the process ends while the drive limit flag is ON (the drive limit period remains).

Here, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, a left decorative member 13a, a middle decorative member 13b, and a right decorative member 13c are provided above the display screen 7a. The left decorative member 13a, the middle decorative member 13b, and the right decorative member 13c are each provided with an LED substrate inside, and the mounted LEDs can emit light in a predetermined manner. Then, during the drive restriction period in which the drive restriction flag is turned ON, the left decorative member 13a and the right decorative member 13c shown in FIG. 47 (d) are prohibited from being driven (no light emission), and the intermediate decorative member 13b is driven (cannot emit light). Light emission) is possible. That is, during the drive limitation period, the decorative members 13a and 13c that can be driven (light emitting) and the decorative members 13b that cannot be driven (light emitting) are provided. As a result, the number of decorative members (electrical drive unit, light emitting unit) that restrict the drive is reduced as much as possible, and the reduction of the effect is prevented as much as possible.

Further, in this embodiment, the movable decorative member 14 of the target for determining the number of drives (target for determining the number of drives) is not set as the target for the drive restriction (target for drive restriction) even during the drive restriction period. This is because the movable decorative member 14 that operates in a predetermined operation mode from a predetermined initial position has a higher visual effect (effect effect) than the other decorative member 13 (light emitting portion), and drives and limits the movable decorative member 14. This is because it leads to a great reduction in the effect of production.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S4802 that the number of moving parts in the drive state (drive state flag is ON) is not equal to or more than a specific number (NO in S4802), the drive limit flag is turned OFF (S4803), and the process ends. As a result, the driving limit period during execution is terminated, and the non-limit period (normal period) is set. This also makes it possible to drive all the decorative members. Further, in S4801, when the drive limit flag is not ON, that is, when it is determined that the non-restriction period is currently in progress (NO in S4801), then the number of movable parts in the drive state is equal to or more than a specific number at the same time. Determine if (S4804). If it is determined by S4804 that the number of moving parts being driven at the same time is not more than a specific number (NO in S4804), the process ends with an unlimited period.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S4804 that the number of moving parts being driven at the same time is equal to or greater than a specific number (YES in S4804), the drive limit flag is turned ON (S4805), and the process ends. As a result, the non-restricted period is switched to the drive restricted period, and as described above, the driving of the left decorative member 13a and the right decorative member 13c is restricted, and in the variable effect pattern to be executed, the left decorative member 13a and the right decorative member 13c are executed. Is not driven. Since the drive of the intermediate decoration member 13b is not restricted, it is possible to control the light emission of the intermediate decoration member 13b in a predetermined light emitting mode in the variation effect pattern to be executed and notify the possibility of a big hit.

As described above, in the first embodiment, the number of movable decorative members 14 (electrically driven parts) in the driven state is sequentially determined, and the specific electricity is specified only when the number of driven parts at the same time becomes a specific number or more. The drive of the target drive unit (decorative members 13a, 13c) is restricted. This makes it possible to drive as many (many types) of electric drive parts (decorative members, movable decorative members) as possible, and only when a large number of electric drive parts are driven at the same time, that is, that is, It is possible to set a drive limiting period that limits the driving of the electric drive unit for as short a period as possible. In addition, this makes it possible to diversify the game production and enhance the production effect.

In the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, the corresponding first to third drive state flags are set when the electric drive unit (movable decorative member 14) to be determined for the number of drives starts to operate (operation pattern). By determining the number of the first to third drive state flags that are set and set to ON, it is determined whether or not the number of electrically driven units (movable decorative members 14) in the driven state is equal to or greater than a specific number. In such a control mode, after the electric drive unit (movable decorative member 14) to be determined for the number of drives is actually driven by a specific number or more, the electric drive unit (decorative members 13a, 13c) to be driven is restricted. The drive will be limited. According to this, when it is determined that the electric drive unit (movable decorative member 14) subject to the drive number determination target is driving a specific number or more, the electric drive unit (decorative member 13a, 13c) subject to drive restriction is driven. If it is medium, there is a risk that the allowable power amount will be temporarily exceeded (although for a short period of time) until those drive limiting processes are completed.

In the second embodiment, in order to prevent the occurrence of such a situation, the waiting time (wait time, standby time, etc.) is set before the electrically driven unit (movable decorative member 14) determined to be driven actually starts driving. (Also referred to as a standby period, etc.) is set, and the operation of the electric drive unit is started after the waiting time has elapsed. Then, information (driving state flag) indicating the driving state is also set for the electrically driven unit (movable decorative member 14) that has started this waiting time. As a result, both the electric drive unit that is actually being driven and the electric drive unit that is waiting to be driven are set as determination targets, and when it is determined that these are a specific number or more, the drive restriction period is executed. As a result, when a specific number of electric drive units are actually driven, the limit period (limitation process) of the electric drive units subject to drive restriction has already started, and power consumption is consumed even temporarily. Is not excessive (see FIG. 51).

[Drive data output processing]
Specifically, the drive data output process (S4203) of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 48 to 50. In the drive data output process (S4203) of the second embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the left movable portion drive flag is ON (S5001). This is a process of determining whether or not there is an effect pattern for operating the left movable portion in accordance with the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol) to be executed or being executed. When it is determined in S5001 that the left movable part drive flag is not ON, that is, it is OFF (NO in S5001), it is assumed that there is no effect pattern for operating the left movable part, and the process proceeds to S5012.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S5001 that the left movable part drive flag is ON (YES in S5001), then it is determined whether or not the period is 20 ms (specific time) before the drive start time (drive pattern start time) (specific time). S5002). Here, when the left movable part drive flag is ON, an effect pattern for operating the left movable part is planned according to the variation display of the special symbol (effect symbol) to be executed or being executed (the effect pattern). Or, it means that the pattern is already being executed). When it is determined by S5002 that it is 20 ms before the drive start time of the left movable part (YES in S5002), 20 ms is set as the value of the first wait time counter (first wait time measurement counter) (S5003). The first drive state flag is turned ON (S5004), and the process proceeds to S5012.

Here, the "first wait time counter" is a counter (measurement unit) for measuring 20 ms (specific time) before the left movable portion (left movable decorative member 14a) starts driving. When starting the drive (drive pattern) of the left movable portion (the same applies to the middle movable portion and the right movable portion), the actual drive is started after measuring the standby time of 20 ms. Further, since the "first drive state flag" indicating that the left movable part is in the drive state is set to ON based on (triggered by) the start of this standby time, the left movable part is actually driven. It is possible to determine that the vehicle is in the driving state 20 ms before the start of the operation.

Further, when the S5002 determines that the time is not 20 ms before the drive start time of the left movable portion (NO in the S5002), then it is determined whether or not the first wait time is being measured (S5005). When the S5005 determines that the first wait time is being measured, that is, the waiting time is in progress (YES in the S5005), then the value of the first wait time counter becomes 0, that is, the waiting time of 20 ms. Determine if the time has expired (S5006). When it is determined in S5006 that the value of the first wait time counter is not 0 (NO in S5006), the standby time is continued and the process proceeds to S5012. If the S5006 determines that the value of the first wait time counter is 0 (YES in the S5006), a drive data command for starting the drive (drive pattern) of the left movable portion (left movable decorative member 14a). Is set (S5007), and the process proceeds to S5012. As a result, the operation standby time of the left movable part is ended and the driving is started (power consumption state is reached).

On the other hand, if the S5005 determines that the first wait time is not being measured, that is, it is not in the standby time (NO in the S5005), then whether or not the left movable part is being driven (the drive pattern is being executed) is determined. If it is determined (S5008) and it is determined that the left movable part is not being driven (NO in S5008), the process proceeds to S5012. This indicates that the left movable part is scheduled to be driven, but it is still before the start of the drive and before the start of the standby time. Further, when it is determined in S5008 that the left movable part is being driven (YES in S5008), it is then determined whether or not it is time to end the drive of the left movable part (S5009). If the S5009 determines that it is not the end time to drive the left movable part (NO in the S5009), the process shifts to the processing of the S5012.

On the other hand, when the S5009 determines that it is the drive end time (drive pattern end time) of the left movable part (YES in S5009), the left movable part drive flag is turned off (S5010), and the first drive state flag is turned off. (S5011), shift to the processing of S5012. In this way, the "first drive state flag" is set to ON based on the start of the standby time related to the left movable portion (left movable decorative member 14a), and the drive (drive pattern) of the left movable portion is terminated. Based on this, it is set to OFF.

Next, in S5012, it is determined whether or not the right movable portion drive flag is ON (S5012). This is a process of determining whether or not there is an effect pattern for operating the right movable portion in accordance with the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol) to be executed or being executed. When it is determined in S5012 that the right movable part drive flag is not ON (NO in S5012), it is assumed that there is no effect pattern for operating the right movable part, and the process proceeds to S5023. On the other hand, when it is determined in S5012 that the right movable part drive flag is ON (YES in S5012), then it is determined whether or not the period is 20 ms (specific time) before the drive start time (drive pattern start time) (specific time). S5013). If it is determined by S5013 that it is 20 ms before the drive start time of the right movable part (YES in S5013), 20 ms is set as the value of the second wait time counter (S5014), and the second drive state flag is turned ON. (S5015), shift to the processing of S5023.

Here, the "second wait time counter" is a counter (measurement unit) for measuring 20 ms (specific time) before the right movable portion (right movable decorative member 14c) starts driving. Further, since the "second drive state flag" indicating that the right movable part is in the drive state is set to ON based on (triggered by) the start of this standby time, the right movable part is actually driven. It is possible to determine that the vehicle is in the driving state 20 ms before the start of the operation.

Further, when it is determined in S5013 that the time is not 20 ms before the drive start time of the right movable portion (NO in S5013), then it is determined whether or not the second wait time is being measured (S5016). When the S5016 determines that the second wait time is being measured, that is, during the waiting time (YES in S5016), then the value of the second wait time counter becomes 0, that is, the waiting time of 20 ms. Determine if the time has expired (S5017). When it is determined in S5017 that the value of the second wait time counter is not 0 (NO in S5017), the standby time is continued and the process proceeds to S5023. Further, when it is determined in S5017 that the value of the second wait time counter is 0 (YES in S5017), a drive data command for starting the drive (drive pattern) of the right movable portion (right movable decorative member 14c). Is set (S5018), and the process proceeds to S5023. As a result, the operation standby time of the right movable part is ended and the driving is started (power consumption state is reached).

On the other hand, if it is determined in S5016 that the second wait time is not being measured, that is, it is not in the standby time (NO in S5016), then whether or not the right movable part is being driven (driving pattern is being executed) is determined. If it is determined (S5019) and it is determined that the right movable part is not being driven (NO in S5019), the process proceeds to S5023. This indicates that the right movable part is scheduled to be driven, but it is still before the start of the drive and before the start of the standby time. Further, in S5019, if it is determined that the right movable part is being driven (YES in S5019), then it is determined whether or not it is time to end the driving of the right movable part (S5020). If it is determined by S5020 that it is not the end time for driving the right movable part (NO in S5020), the process proceeds to S5023. On the other hand, when it is determined in S5020 that it is the drive end time (drive pattern end time) of the right movable part (YES in S5020), the right movable part drive flag is turned off (S5021), and the second drive state flag is turned off. (S5022), shift to the processing of S5023. In this way, the "second drive state flag" is set to ON based on the start of the standby time related to the right movable portion (right movable decorative member 14c), and the drive (drive pattern) of the right movable portion is terminated. Based on this, it is set to OFF.

Next, in S5023, it is determined whether or not the middle movable portion drive flag is ON (S5023). This is a process of determining whether or not there is an effect pattern for operating the middle movable portion in accordance with the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol) to be executed or being executed. When it is determined in S5023 that the middle movable part drive flag is not ON (NO in S5023), it is assumed that there is no effect pattern for operating the middle movable part, and the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S5023 that the middle movable part drive flag is ON (YES in S5023), then it is determined whether or not the period is 20 ms (specific time) before the drive start time (drive pattern start time) (specific time). S5024). When it is determined by S5024 that it is 20 ms before the drive start time of the middle movable part (YES in S5024), 20 ms is set as the value of the third wait time counter (S5025), and the third drive state flag is turned ON. (S5026), the process is finished.

Here, the "third wait time counter" is a counter (measurement unit) for measuring 20 ms (specific time) before the middle movable portion (middle movable decorative member 14b) starts driving. Further, since the "third drive state flag" indicating that the middle movable part is in the drive state is set to ON based on (triggered by) the start of this standby time, the middle movable part is actually driven. It is possible to determine that the vehicle is in the driving state 20 ms before the start of the operation.

Further, when it is determined in S5024 that the time is not 20 ms before the drive start time of the middle movable portion (NO in S5024), then it is determined whether or not the third wait time is being measured (S5027). When the S5027 determines that the third wait time is being measured, that is, during the waiting time (YES in S5027), then the value of the third wait time counter becomes 0, that is, the waiting time of 20 ms. Determine if the time has expired (S5028). When it is determined in S5028 that the value of the third wait time counter is not 0 (NO in S5028), the waiting time is continued and the process is completed. Further, when it is determined in S5028 that the value of the third wait time counter is 0 (YES in S5028), a drive data command for starting the drive (drive pattern) of the middle movable portion (middle movable decorative member 14b). Is set (S5029), and the process is completed. As a result, the operation standby time of the middle movable part is ended and the driving is started (power consumption state is reached).

On the other hand, if it is determined in S5027 that the third wait time is not being measured, that is, it is not in the standby time (NO in S5027), then whether or not the middle movable part is being driven (the drive pattern is being executed) is determined. If it is determined (S5030) and it is determined that the middle movable part is not being driven (NO in S5030), the process ends. This indicates that although the middle movable portion is scheduled to be driven, it is still before the start of the drive and before the start of the standby time. Further, if it is determined in S5030 that the middle movable part is being driven (YES in S5030), then it is determined whether or not it is time to end the driving of the middle movable part (S5031). If S5031 determines that it is not the time to end driving the middle movable part (NO in S5031), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S5031 that it is the drive end time (drive pattern end time) of the middle movable part (YES in S5031), the middle movable part drive flag is turned off (S5032), and the third drive state flag is turned off. (S5033), the process is finished. As described above, the "third drive state flag" is set to ON based on the start of the standby time related to the middle movable portion (middle movable decorative member 14b), and the drive (drive pattern) of the middle movable portion is terminated. Based on this, it is set to OFF.

The drive restriction process for setting the drive limit period (drive limit flag) based on the states of the first to third drive state flags is the same control process as in the first embodiment, and thus a detailed description will be given. Omit. Further, in this drive limitation process (S4306), the states of the first drive state flag, the second drive state flag, and the third drive state flag are determined, and the drive limit period is set (the drive limit flag is set). ) Therefore, it is possible to limit the drive of the electric drive unit subject to drive restriction during the standby time before the electric drive unit (movable decorative member) subject to the determination of the number of drives actually starts driving. ..

Specifically, it is controlled as shown in the timing charts of FIGS. 51 (1) and 51 (2). FIG. 51 (1) Pattern 1 (a) shows a control mode of the first embodiment. Here, the left movable decorative member 14a, the middle movable decorative member 14b, and the right movable decorative member 14c are turned on at the same time at t1, and at this t1, the number of driven electric drive units to be determined is equal to or greater than a specific number. It is judged that it has become. Then, based on this determination, the left and right light emitting units (left decorative member 13a and right decorative member 13c), which are the electrically driven units to be restricted, are controlled to be in a non-lighting state (drive restricted state).

On the other hand, FIG. 51 (1) pattern 1 (b) shows the control mode of the second embodiment. Here, the left movable decorative member 14a, the middle movable decorative member 14b, and the right movable decorative member 14c simultaneously have a standby time at the time of t2, and a drive state flag indicating that these movable decorative members are in the driving state is set at this time. It turns on. Then, at the time of t2, it is determined that the number of drives of the electric drive unit to be determined for the number has reached a specific number or more. Then, based on this determination, the left and right light emitting units (left decorative member 13a and right decorative member 13c), which are the electrically driven units to be restricted, are controlled to be in a non-lighting state (drive restricted state) during the standby time. .. Further, the left movable decorative member 14a, the middle movable decorative member 14b, and the right movable decorative member 14c start driving (operation) from the time of t3 when the standby time ends.

Further, FIG. 51 (2) Pattern 2 (a) shows the control mode of the first embodiment. Here, the left movable decorative member 14a and the right movable decorative member 14c are turned on at the same time at t4, and then the middle movable decorative member 14b is also turned ON at the time of t5, and at the same time, the left movable decorative member 14a and the middle movable decorative member 14a are turned on. The scene where the decorative member 14b and the right movable decorative member 14c are turned on is shown. Then, at the time of t5, it is determined that the number of driven units of the electric drive unit to be determined by the number has reached a specific number or more, and based on this determination, the left and right light emitting units (the left and right light emitting units) which are the electric drive units to be restricted ( The left decorative member 13a and the right decorative member 13c) are controlled to be in a non-lighting state (drive limiting state).

On the other hand, FIG. 51 (2) Pattern 2 (b) shows the control mode of the second embodiment. Here, the left movable decorative member 14a and the right movable decorative member 14c simultaneously enter the standby time at t6, and the two drive state flags related to the left movable decorative member 14a and the right movable decorative member 14c are turned on. Then, at the time of t7 when the standby time ends, the left movable decorative member 14a and the right movable decorative member 14c start driving (operation). Further, at t8 after the left movable decorative member 14a and the right movable decorative member 14c start operating, the middle movable decorative member 14b becomes the standby time, and the drive state flag related to the middle movable decorative member 14b is turned ON. ..

Then, at the time of t8, it is determined that the number of electric drive units to be determined has reached a specific number or more, and based on this determination, by the time of t9, the number of electric drive units to be restricted is limited. The left and right light emitting units (left decorative member 13a and right decorative member 13c) are controlled to be in a non-lighting state (drive limiting state). Then, the middle movable decorative member 14b starts driving (operation) from the time of t9 when the standby time ends. That is, it is at the time of t9 that a specific number or more (all three) of the electric drive units are actually turned on (driven) at the same time.

As described above, in the control pattern of the second embodiment, even if it is determined that the number of electric drive units to be determined is equal to or more than the specific number, the number of electric drive units less than the specific number is actually reduced. While driving, the drive limitation process is executed and the drive limitation period is set. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the power consumption from becoming excessive temporarily due to the relationship between the determination timing for determining the specific number or more and the control timing for the drive limitation process.

[Waiting time]
Further, in the second embodiment, the waiting time is set to "20 ms", but the waiting time is not limited to such a period, and the waiting time of a predetermined time may be set (may be longer than 20 ms or shorter). May be good). Further, preferably, the standby time is longer than the control cycle (2 ms in this embodiment) of the electrically driven unit (movable decorative member 14) whose drive number is to be determined. Further, preferably, the standby time is longer than the control cycle (10 ms in this embodiment) of the electrically driven units (decorative members 13a, 13c) subject to drive restriction. More preferably, the standby time is the control cycle of the electric drive unit (movable decorative member 14) subject to determination of the number of drives and the control cycle of the electric drive unit (decorative members 13a, 13c) subject to drive restriction. It is preferably longer than either. As a result, it is possible to reliably execute the drive limiting process of the electric drive unit to be restricted before the specific number or more of the electric drive units (movable decorative member 14) actually start driving. Further, this makes it possible to more reliably prevent the power consumption from becoming excessive.

Further, in the second embodiment, the standby time is set to "20 ms" for the reason shown in FIG. 52. Specifically, FIG. 52 (1) shows the configuration of the gaming machine of the first embodiment. This shows a scene in which the driving mode of the movable decorative member 14 controlled by the control cycle of 2 ms becomes a specific number or more at the time point (s1) of 3 ms. Further, the decorative members 13a and 13c, which are the electric drive units subject to drive restriction, are controlled in a control cycle of 10 ms, and since the predetermined drive control has already started from the time of 1 ms, the drive restriction process is performed. In order to do so (to perform the next control), it is necessary to wait for the start of the next control cycle. It shows that it is the time point (s2) at 11 ms. Then, at the time of s2, the drive limiting process (control to add lighting to the decorative members 13a and 13c) is started, and thereafter, the drive limiting period is set until the number of drives of the movable decorative member 14 becomes less than a specific number. NS. As shown in this timing chart, during the period from s1 to s2 (time of 8 ms), the decorative members subject to drive restriction are subject to drive restriction even though the movable decorative members 14 have started driving a specific number or more (all three). 13a and 13c are in a state where they can be lit. Therefore, depending on these lighting modes (driving modes), there is a risk that the power consumption will be excessive, albeit for a short period of time.

Therefore, in the gaming machine of the second embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 52 (2) and 52 (3), by setting the standby time before actually starting the driving, such (shown in FIG. 52 (1)). The occurrence of such a situation is to be prevented as much as possible. Specifically, in the pattern of FIG. 52 (2), the standby time is determined by the control cycle (2 ms) of the electric drive unit (movable decorative member 14) whose drive number is determined and the electric drive unit (decoration) whose drive is restricted. It is set to 10 ms, which is equal to or longer than the control cycle (10 ms) of the members 13a and 13c). In this example, the time is the same as the longer control cycle, but the time may be longer than any of them (that is, it may be 11 ms or more).

According to such an aspect, the drive state flag for determining the number of drives of the movable decorative member 14 is turned on with the start of the waiting time set before the corresponding movable decorative member 14 starts driving. Will be done. Then, in this example, a scene in which it is determined that a specific number or more of the drive state flags are turned on at the time point (s3) of 3 ms is shown. Similar to (1) described above, the decorative members 13a and 13c subject to drive restriction are controlled in a control cycle of 10 ms. Then, the predetermined drive control is started from the time point of 1 ms, and the drive limit process is possible at the time point (s4) of 11 ms, which is the start time point of the next control cycle. On the other hand, since the time when a specific number or more of the movable decorative members 14 actually start driving is the time point of s5, the drive limiting process of the decorative members 13a and 13c is performed by that time point (leaving a waiting time of 2 ms). Is started, and the setting of the drive limit period is completed.

In this way, by setting the length of the standby time to be equal to or longer than the length of the control cycle (10 ms or more) of the electric drive units (decorative members 13a, 13c) subject to drive restriction, the electrical drive to be determined as the number of drives is electrically driven. It is possible to surely set the drive limiting period before the specific number or more of the portions (movable decorative member 14) start driving (until the standby time elapses).

However, if the standby time is set to the same time (10 ms) as the control cycle length (10 ms) of the electrically driven units (decorative members 13a, 13c) subject to drive restriction, or a slightly longer time (12 ms), the number of drives is determined. Although it is possible to set the drive limit period before the electric drive unit (movable decorative member 14) starts driving a specific number or more, the following problems may occur. Specifically, even if the drive limiting process is executed while the electric drive unit (light emitting unit of the decorative members 13a, 13c, etc.) is being supplied with power, the power consumption does not become "0" instantaneously. Power is consumed for a while (for example, 2 to 5 ms), and gradually becomes "0". Therefore, for a short time from the start of the drive restriction period, the electric drive units (decorative members 13a, 13c) subject to the drive restriction may consume power even during the drive restriction period.

Therefore, as shown in the pattern of FIG. 52 (2), the time is set to be the same as the length (10 ms) of the control cycle of the electrically driven parts (decorative members 13a, 13c) subject to drive restriction, or a slightly longer time (12 ms). Therefore, in the time immediately after the electric drive unit (movable decorative member 14) whose drive number is to be determined starts driving a specific number or more, the electric drive unit (decorative member 13a, 13c) to be driven is also powered. It is consuming, and there is a risk that the power consumption of the institution will be excessive.

Therefore, in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 52 (3), the standby time is simply set to be equal to or longer than the length (10 ms) of the control cycle of the electrically driven units (decorative members 13a, 13c) subject to drive restriction. Instead of doing so, it is supposed to be longer than the specified time. More specifically, 10 ms is set as a predetermined time. Further, the length of the predetermined time is not limited to such a time, but preferably, the standby time is 5 ms or more longer than the length of the control cycle of the electrically driven unit subject to drive restriction. Further, in the second embodiment, the standby time is set to be at least twice (20 ms) the length of the control cycle (10 ms) of the electrically driven unit subject to drive restriction. As a result, the standby time is set to be two or more control cycles (periods of s6 to s8) of the electrically driven unit subject to drive restriction, and is longer than the control cycle by 5 ms or more. Further, as a result, the drive limit period is surely set and the drive limit target is set by the time when the electric drive unit (movable decorative member 14) to be driven number determination starts driving a specific number or more (at the time of s8). It is possible to surely end the period in which the electric drive unit consumes power.

As described above, the standby time is set before the electric drive unit subject to the determination of the number of drives starts driving, and the standby time is set to a predetermined time or more than the control cycle of the electric drive unit subject to drive restriction. By setting a long and appropriate time, it is possible to more reliably prevent the occurrence of a period in which the power consumption is excessive.

[Other aspects]
In the first embodiment described above, the electrically driven units (decorative members 13a and 13c) subject to drive restriction are made undriven (unable to light) during the drive restricted period. The driving mode in the driving limiting period is not limited to such a mode. For example, the amount of electric power supplied to the target electric drive unit per unit time may be made smaller than the non-drive limit period so that the electric drive unit can be driven. Further, it may be possible to drive in a mode in which the driving time is short. That is, it is also possible to drive in a labor-saving manner. Further, in the non-drive limiting period, the drive may be controlled by a drive signal in which the ON time is continuous for a long time during the drive, and in the drive limit period, the drive may be driven by a pulse signal that repeats ON and OFF during the drive. As a result, the ON time (power supply time) can be reduced as a whole, and the power supply amount can be reduced as compared with the non-drive time limit. According to this, for example, in a light emitting unit such as an LED, although the brightness of the light emission is slightly lowered, the game effect by the light emission can be maintained, so that the effect can be enhanced.

Further, in the first embodiment, the electric drive unit whose number is to be determined is a movable unit (movable decorative member), and the electric drive unit whose drive is restricted is a light emitting unit (decorative member). Instead of such an embodiment, both the electric drive unit to be determined by the number and the electric drive unit to be driven restricted may be a movable member, or both may be a light emitting unit. Further, the electric drive unit whose number is to be determined may be a light emitting unit, and the electric drive unit whose drive is restricted may be a movable member. Further, in addition to the electric drive unit (first electric drive unit) whose number is to be determined and the electric drive unit (second electric drive unit) whose drive is restricted, other electric drive units (for example, a third electric drive unit) are used. (Electrical drive unit and fourth electric drive unit) may be provided, and each time the number of drives of the number of electric drive units to be determined exceeds a predetermined number, the number of electric drive units to be restricted may be increased in order. For example, when the number of drives of the first electric drive unit is 3 or more, the drive of the second electric drive unit is limited, and when the number of drives of the first electric drive unit is 5 or more, the second electric drive unit and the third electric drive unit are driven. It is possible to limit the drive of the electric drive unit and limit the drive of the second electric drive unit, the third electric drive unit, and the fourth electric drive unit when the number of drives of the first electric drive unit is 7 or more. Is.

Further, the control mode of the drive limit may be changed every time the number of drives of the electric drive unit to be determined for number exceeds a predetermined number. For example, if the number of electric drive units to be determined for number determination is 3 or more and the drive time is shortened, the drive is limited, and if the number of electric drive units to be determined for number determination is 5 or more, the drive cannot be performed. It is possible to limit the drive. Further, among the electric drive units provided in the gaming machine, the electric drive units that are indispensable for the game, such as the launching device, the payout motor, and the main control board, are not subject to drive limitation.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in order to generate the high probability state, "10000" is set in the probability variation counter, and in other words, until the number of executions of the special symbol winning / failing determination reaches 10,000 times, in other words, it is substantially the next time. Until the big hit of, the specification was such that a high probability state was guaranteed (so-called "V probability loop machine"), but the value set in the probability variation counter should be set appropriately according to the specifications (specs) of the gaming machine. Is possible. For example, if the value set in the probability variation counter based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area is set to "150" and the number of executions of the special symbol hit / fail judgment in the high probability state becomes "150", the special symbol from the next time onward is set. The present invention may also be applied to a gaming machine (so-called "ST machine") having a specification in which the hit / fail judgment is performed in a low probability state, that is, a specification in which a high probability state is not always guaranteed until the next big hit occurs. It is possible. Alternatively, in addition to the probability variation counter, for example, a counter (big hit counter) that counts the number of big hits in a high probability state is provided, and the number of big hits (count value of the big hit counter) becomes a predetermined number (for example, "5"). Then, the present invention is applied to a gaming machine (so-called "probability set machine") having a specification that always (forces) a low probability state after the end of the jackpot game related to the predetermined number of jackpots (for example, the "fifth"). It is also possible to apply.

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, and the first special figure hold is not limited to this. May be a control process that gives priority to the second special figure hold, that is, 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, that is, a control process of so-called entry order (memory order) digestion.

In the above-mentioned gaming machine, 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, and a variable start port. 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 between the entry-capable state in which the game ball can enter and the entry-inability state in which the game ball cannot enter, and the entry into the starting opening. 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 ball entering 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".

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention has been exemplified by applying the present invention to one type of pachinko gaming machine that determines whether or not to activate the probability fluctuation function based on the type of jackpot symbol. It is not limited to this. For example, a type in which the big winning opening (V attacker) is provided with a specific area as a probability change operation port, and whether or not the probability variation function is activated depends on whether or not the game ball passes through the specific area during the big hit game. The present invention can also be applied to a type of pachinko gaming machine. Alternatively, if a specific area is provided in the large winning opening where the ball can be entered when the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment is a small hit, and the game ball entered in the large winning opening during the small hit game makes a specific area. It is also possible to apply the present invention to a pachinko machine of one type and two types in which a big hit game is executed as a big hit. Further, in the present invention, not only the pachinko gaming machine but also a game coin as a game medium is inserted, and then a plurality of reels are rotated based on a predetermined game start operation, and the plurality of reels are rotated. The present invention also applies to a spinning machine (slot machine) capable of giving a predetermined privilege based on a display mode of a symbol indicated by the plurality of reels that have been stopped by stopping the machine based on a predetermined rotation stop operation. Can be applied.

[others]
(1) Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1 is
It is a gaming machine capable of performing a special game advantageous to the player when the identification information is variablely displayed and the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific result.
The power supply unit that supplies power and
A plurality of electric drive units driven by the electric power supplied by the power supply unit,
A drive determination unit that determines the number of electrically driven units to be driven,
A drive control unit that can drive the electrical drive unit according to the fluctuation display of the identification information,
It is equipped with a drive limiting unit that limits the driving of the electrical driving unit.
The drive limiting unit is characterized in that, when it is determined that the number of electric driving units to be driven is equal to or more than a specific number based on the determination of the driving determining unit, the driving of a predetermined electric driving unit is restricted. It is a thing.

According to such a gaming machine, a plurality of electric drive units that can be driven according to the variable display of the identification information are provided. Then, when it is determined that the number of electric drive units driven by the drive determination unit is equal to or greater than a specific number, the drive limiting unit limits the drive of a predetermined electric drive unit. As a result, it is possible to prevent a plurality of electric drive units from being driven at the same time, causing the drive power consumed by these units to become excessive and damaging electronic components, a substrate, or the like.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1.
As the electric drive unit, it has a first electric drive unit and a second electric drive unit.
The first electric drive unit is composed of a plurality of electric drive units.
The drive determination unit is supposed to determine the number of the first electrical drive units to be driven.
When the drive limiting unit determines that the number of the first electric driving units to be driven is equal to or more than a specific number based on the determination of the driving determining unit, the driving limiting unit limits the driving of the second electric driving unit. It is characterized by.

According to such a gaming machine, the electric drive unit has a first electric drive unit and a second electric drive unit, and the drive determination unit determines the number of first electric drive units to be driven. When the number of the first electric drive units to be driven becomes a specific number or more, the drive limiting unit limits the drive of the second electric drive unit. As a result, the electric drive unit to be determined by the drive determination unit and the electric drive unit restricted by the drive restriction unit are separated to facilitate the control of the drive limitation, or the electric drive unit having a high effect (for example). , Movable members, etc.) can be excluded from the drive restrictions. That is, an electric drive unit that is subject to drive restriction and an electrical drive unit that is not subject to drive restriction are provided.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2.
The control cycle of the first electric drive unit is shorter than the control cycle of the second electric drive unit.

According to such a gaming machine, the control cycle for controlling the first electric drive unit is shorter than the control cycle for the second electric drive unit. As a result, the control cycle of the electric drive unit (first electric drive unit) for determining whether to limit the drive (that is, whether the power consumption becomes excessive) is set to the electric drive restriction target. By making the control cycle shorter than the control cycle of the drive unit (second electric drive unit), it is possible to more quickly determine and deal with the case where the power consumption becomes excessive.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1 to Reference Invention 3.
A third electric drive unit is provided as an electric drive unit.
The third electrical drive unit is not a determination target by the drive determination unit and is not a restriction target by the drive restriction unit.
The drive control unit is characterized in that it can drive the third electrical drive unit in accordance with the variation display of the identification information.

According to such a gaming machine, a third electric drive unit is provided as an electric drive unit, and the third electric drive unit is either a determination target by the drive determination unit or a restriction target by the drive restriction unit. It is assumed that there is no such thing. As a result, by providing the electric drive unit that can be driven independently of the determination and the limitation, it is possible to prevent the effect of driving the electric drive unit from being reduced as much as possible.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 5 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2 to Reference Invention 4.
The first electric drive unit is characterized in that it includes a movable unit that can operate in a predetermined operation mode in accordance with the variable display of the identification information.

According to such a gaming machine, the first electric drive unit is configured to include a movable unit that operates in accordance with the variable display of the identification information. As a result, when the number of drives of the movable part having a relatively large power consumption exceeds a specific number, it is possible to limit the drive of a predetermined electric drive part and prevent the power consumption from becoming excessive. It becomes.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 6 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2 to Reference Invention 5.
The second electric drive unit is characterized in that it includes a light emitting unit capable of emitting light in a predetermined lighting mode in accordance with the variable display of the identification information.

According to such a gaming machine, the second electric drive unit is configured to include a light emitting unit that emits light in accordance with a variable display of identification information. As a result, it is possible to limit the target to a predetermined light emitting portion and prevent the effect from being reduced as much as possible. In particular, when a movable portion having a high effect of effect is provided, the movable portion is not the target of restriction, and the light emitting portion is targeted to be restricted, and the reduction of the effect of effect is suppressed as much as possible.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 7 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1 to Reference Invention 6.
The drive control unit is characterized in that, in a limited period in which the drive of the electric drive unit is limited, the drive time of the electric drive unit to be restricted is controlled in a drive mode in which the drive time of the electric drive unit to be restricted is shorter than the non-restricted period. Is.

According to such a gaming machine, in the limited period in which the drive limiting unit executes the driving limitation of the predetermined electric driving unit, the electric driving unit to be restricted is subjected to the non-limited time in which the driving limitation is not executed. It is supposed to be controlled with a shorter drive time than the drive. As a result, the electrically driven unit to be restricted is not put into a non-driving state, but is driven in a driving mode in which the driving time is shortened, and it is possible to prevent the effect from being reduced during the limited period as much as possible. For example, when the electrically driven unit to be restricted is a light emitting unit, the limited period may shorten the light emitting time as compared with the non-restricted period, and the brightness of the light emitting unit may be reduced, but the light emitting unit may be driven. It is possible.

(2) Further, in Patent Document 1 (Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-188228), a movable effect unit including a plurality of movable effect units is provided, and the power supplied from the power supply unit of the pachinko machine is used as a driving force for the movable effect. A gaming machine that drives a unit in a predetermined mode and executes a gaming effect is described. In such a gaming machine, it is possible to operate a plurality of movable effect units in various operation modes to enhance the effect. Further, the light emitting unit (LED) is made to emit light in accordance with the operation of the movable effect unit to further enhance the effect.

In such a gaming machine, while the effect is high, when all the movable effect units are driven at the same time or the movable effect unit and the light emitting unit are driven at the same time, the power consumption is temporarily increased. May increase. If there is a period in which the power consumption is temporarily excessive in this way, it is necessary to provide a power supply unit that can withstand these periods, and the cost increases. Moreover, if the power consumption becomes excessive, it may cause a failure.

Further, when determining the number of electric drive units to be driven and limiting the drive of a predetermined electric drive unit, it is determined that the number of electric drive units to be driven is equal to or more than a specific number, and then the target is used. If the drive of the electric drive unit is restricted, the allowable power amount may be temporarily exceeded (although for a short period of time). Therefore, a waiting period is set before the electric drive unit whose drive is determined actually starts to be driven, and the operation of the electric drive unit is started after the waiting period elapses. Further, the determination means for determining the number of electrically driven units to be driven determines the number of electrically driven units to be driven including the waiting period. That is, when the waiting period for the predetermined electric drive unit is executed, the electric drive unit is determined to be driven.

The present reference invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to prevent excessive power consumption associated with driving an electric drive unit, and to produce a game with a high effect. Is to improve the game entertainment.

(2) The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 is
It is a gaming machine capable of performing a special game advantageous to the player when the identification information is variablely displayed and the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific result.
The power supply unit that supplies power and
A plurality of electric drive units driven by the electric power supplied by the power supply unit,
A drive target determination unit that determines the electric drive unit to be driven among the plurality of electric drive units, and a drive target determination unit.
A drive information setting unit that sets drive information indicating the state of the electrical drive unit determined by the drive target determination unit, and (a flag corresponding to each drive unit or a counter indicating the number of drives).
A drive determination unit that determines the number of electrically driven units to be driven,
A drive control unit that can drive the electrical drive unit according to the fluctuation display of the identification information,
It is equipped with a drive limiting unit that limits the driving of the electrical driving unit.
Based on the fact that the drive target determination unit determines the drive of the predetermined electric drive unit, the drive information setting unit is said to be at a time specified time before the drive start time of the predetermined electric drive unit. Drive information indicating that the predetermined electric drive unit is in the drive state is set, and drive information indicating that the predetermined electric drive unit is in the non-drive state when the drive is completed is set.
The drive determination unit determines the number of electric drive units that are driven at the same time based on the drive information set by the drive information setting unit.
When the drive limiting unit determines that the number of electric driving units driven at the same time is equal to or greater than a specific number based on the determination of the driving determining unit, the drive limiting unit limits the driving of the specific electric driving unit. It is a feature.

According to such a gaming machine, a plurality of electric drive units that can be driven according to the variable display of identification information, a drive target determination unit that determines the electric drive unit to be driven, and a drive target determination unit drive the drive. It includes a drive information setting unit that sets drive information indicating a determined state (drive state or non-drive state) of the electric drive unit. Further, the drive information setting unit sets drive information indicating that the predetermined electric drive unit is in the drive state at a time specified time before the drive start time of the electric drive unit determined to be driven. However, when the drive is finished, the drive information indicating that the drive is in the non-drive state is set. Then, when the drive determination unit determines that the number of electric drive units driven at the same time is equal to or greater than a specific number based on the drive information, the drive limiting unit limits the drive of the specific electric drive unit. ..

As a result, it becomes possible to make the drive determination target from a specific time before the electric drive unit starts driving, and a plurality of electric drive units are driven at the same time, and the drive power consumed by these is excessive. It is possible to prevent damage to electronic components, substrates, and the like.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1.
The electric drive unit includes a first electric drive unit and a second electric drive unit.
The drive determination unit determines the number of the first electric drive units, and the drive limiting unit limits the drive of the second electric drive unit.
The specific time is longer than the control cycle of the first electric drive unit and longer than the control cycle of the second electric drive unit.

According to such a gaming machine, a first electric drive unit and a second electric drive unit are provided as electric drive units, and the drive determination unit determines the number of first electric drive units to be driven and drives the machine. The limiting unit limits the driving of the second electric driving unit when the number of driving first electric driving units exceeds a specific number. Further, the specific time is set to be longer than any of the control cycle for controlling the first electric drive unit and the control cycle for controlling the second electric drive unit.

As a result, when it is determined that the number of drives of the first electric drive unit is equal to or greater than a specific number, the second electric drive unit is driven before the first electric drive unit, which triggered the determination, starts driving. It is possible to limit the drive of the unit. Further, this makes it possible to prevent the drive power consumed from becoming excessive and the electronic components, the substrate, and the like from being damaged. The specific time is set to be a predetermined time longer than the longer control cycle of the first electric drive unit and the second electric drive unit. During this predetermined time, even if the drive of the second electric drive unit is turned off (non-drive state), power is consumed for a while, so that the power consumption of the second electric drive unit becomes zero. It is set to a sufficient time.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 or Reference Invention 2-2.
The control cycle of the first electric drive unit is shorter than the control cycle of the second electric drive unit.

According to such a gaming machine, the control cycle for controlling the first electric drive unit is shorter than the control cycle for the second electric drive unit. As a result, the control cycle of the electric drive unit (first electric drive unit) for determining whether to limit the drive (that is, whether the power consumption becomes excessive) is set to the electric drive restriction target. By making the control cycle shorter than the control cycle of the drive unit (second electric drive unit), it is possible to more quickly determine and deal with the case where the power consumption becomes excessive.

Further, the gaming machines of Reference Invention 2-4 are the gaming machines of Reference Invention 2-1 to Reference Invention 2-3.
A third electric drive unit is provided as an electric drive unit.
The third electrical drive unit is not a determination target by the drive determination unit and is not a restriction target by the drive restriction unit.
The drive control unit is characterized in that it can drive the third electrical drive unit in accordance with the variation display of the identification information.

According to such a gaming machine, a third electric drive unit is provided as an electric drive unit, and the third electric drive unit is either a determination target by the drive determination unit or a restriction target by the drive restriction unit. It is assumed that there is no such thing. As a result, by providing the electric drive unit that can be driven independently of the determination and the limitation, it is possible to prevent the effect of driving the electric drive unit from being reduced as much as possible. Further, an electric drive unit whose drive is restricted by the drive restriction unit and an electric drive unit whose drive is not restricted are provided, and the first electric drive unit and the third electric drive unit are not restricted to drive. It is possible.

Further, the gaming machines of Reference Invention 2-5 are the gaming machines of Reference Invention 2-2 to Reference Invention 2-4.
The first electric drive unit is characterized in that it includes a movable unit that can operate in a predetermined operation mode in accordance with the variable display of the identification information.

According to such a gaming machine, the first electric drive unit is configured to include a movable unit that operates in accordance with the variable display of the identification information. As a result, when the number of drives of the movable part having a relatively large power consumption exceeds a specific number, it is possible to limit the drive of a predetermined electric drive part and prevent the power consumption from becoming excessive. It becomes.

Further, the gaming machines of Reference Invention 2-6 are the gaming machines of Reference Invention 2-2 to Reference Invention 2-5.
The second electric drive unit is characterized in that it includes a light emitting unit capable of emitting light in a predetermined lighting mode in accordance with the variable display of the identification information.

According to such a gaming machine, the second electric drive unit is configured to include a light emitting unit that emits light in accordance with a variable display of identification information. As a result, it is possible to limit the target to a predetermined light emitting portion and prevent the effect from being reduced as much as possible. In particular, when a movable portion having a high effect of effect is provided, the movable portion is not the target of restriction, and the light emitting portion is targeted to be restricted, and the reduction of the effect of effect is suppressed as much as possible.

Further, the gaming machines of Reference Invention 2-7 are the gaming machines of Reference Invention 2-1 to Reference Invention 2-6.
The drive control unit is characterized in that, in a limited period in which the drive of the electric drive unit is limited, the drive time of the electric drive unit to be restricted is controlled in a drive mode in which the drive time of the electric drive unit to be restricted is shorter than the non-restricted period. Is.

According to such a gaming machine, in the limited period in which the drive limiting unit executes the driving limitation of the predetermined electric driving unit, the electric driving unit to be restricted is subjected to the non-limited time in which the driving limitation is not executed. It is supposed to be controlled with a shorter drive time than the drive. As a result, the electrically driven unit to be restricted is not put into a non-driving state, but is driven in a driving mode in which the driving time is shortened, and it is possible to prevent the effect from being reduced during the limited period as much as possible. For example, when the electrically driven unit to be restricted is a light emitting unit, the limited period may shorten the light emitting time as compared with the non-restricted period, and the brightness of the light emitting unit may be reduced, but the light emitting unit may be driven. It is possible.

1 Pachinko game machine, 7 Image display device, 7a display screen, 7b Directive symbol display area (directive symbol display area), 8 Directive symbol, 20 1st start port, 21 2nd start port, 30 1st big prize opening, 35 2nd prize opening, 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), 81 games Control microcomputer, 90 sub-control board (sub-control unit), 91 effect control microcomputer, 100 image control board (image control unit), 101 image control microcomputer, 102 effect display,

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine capable of performing a special game advantageous to the player when the identification information is variablely displayed and the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific result.
The power supply unit that supplies power and
A plurality of electric drive units driven by the electric power supplied by the power supply unit,
A drive determination unit that determines the number of electrically driven units to be driven,
A drive control unit that can drive the electrical drive unit according to the fluctuation display of the identification information,
It is equipped with a drive limiting unit that limits the driving of the electrical driving unit.
The electric drive unit includes a first electric drive unit that is not subject to drive restriction and a second electrical drive unit that is subject to drive restriction.
The first electric drive unit is composed of a plurality of movable units that can operate in a predetermined operation mode in accordance with the variable display of the identification information.
The second electric drive unit is composed of a plurality of light emitting units capable of emitting light in a predetermined lighting mode in accordance with the variable display of the identification information.
When the drive determination unit determines that the number of movable units to be driven at the same time is equal to or greater than a specific number in the non-restricted period in which the drive of the light emitting unit is not restricted, the limited period for limiting the drive of the light emitting unit is set. If it is set and it is determined that the number of the movable parts driven at the same time is less than the specific number in the limited period, the non-restricted period is set.
When driving the light emitting unit in the non-restricted period, all of the plurality of light emitting units can emit light.
When driving the light emitting unit in the limited period, the light emitting part of a part of the plurality of light emitting units is restricted, and the other light emitting unit of the plurality of light emitting units is used for an unrestricted period. Make it emit light in the same way as
A gaming machine characterized in that the feasibility of the special game is notified by the light emission of the light emitting unit during both the limited period and the non-restricted period.

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