JP7006712B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, in gaming machines such as pachinko machines, a lottery is performed based on the winning of the game medium to the entrance, and if the winning is won, it is advantageous to the player. A specific game was being executed .

Further, a gaming machine provided with a guiding means capable of guiding a gaming medium to a ball entrance has been proposed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-231902

However, it is required to provide the player with a game that is easier to understand .

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a player with an easy-to-understand game .

In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine of the present invention is configured to be capable of detecting a game ball that has entered, and information based on the fact that the game ball has entered the ball entry means. The acquisition means capable of acquiring the above, the determination means for executing the determination based on the information acquired by the acquisition means when the determination condition is satisfied, and the identification for showing the determination result by the determination means. A dynamic display means capable of dynamically displaying information on a display means, a storage means capable of storing the information until the determination condition is satisfied, and a determination result by the determination means are specific determinations. A specific area through which the game ball can pass, and a specific area having the privileged game executing means for executing the privileged game that is advantageous to the player when the identification information for showing the result is displayed, and the above-mentioned The guidance means capable of guiding the game ball that has passed through the specific area to the ball entry means, and the display means can display the first display mode based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific area. Among the information stored in the storage means based on the detection of the possible first display mode display means and the game ball that has entered the ball entry means, before the determination by the determination means is performed. It has a second display mode display means capable of displaying the second display mode corresponding to the above information on the display means, and from the time when the first display mode is displayed until the predetermined condition is satisfied. When the game ball enters the ball entry means within the period, it is possible to configure a state in which both the second display mode and the first display mode are displayed, and the first display mode is displayed. If the game ball does not enter the ball entry means within the period from the time when the predetermined condition is satisfied, both the second display mode and the first display mode are displayed. The first state is configured so that the display of the first display mode can be terminated without any need, and the guiding means can guide the gaming ball that has passed through the specific region to the entering means. The first display mode display means is configured to be variable to a second state in which it is more difficult to guide the game ball that has passed through the specific region to the ball entry means than the first state. Is capable of displaying the first display mode on the display means when the gaming ball passes through the specific area while the guiding means is in the first state .

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to acquire information based on a ball-entry means configured to be able to detect a game ball that has entered and a game ball that has entered the ball-entry means. The display means includes a possible acquisition means, a determination means for executing a determination based on the information acquired by the acquisition means when the determination condition is satisfied, and identification information for showing the determination result by the determination means. It is determined that the dynamic display means capable of dynamically displaying, the storage means capable of storing the information until the determination condition is satisfied, and the determination result by the determination means are specific determination results. It has a special game execution means for executing a special game that is advantageous to the player when the identification information for indicating is displayed, and has passed through a specific area through which the game ball can pass and the specific area. A guiding means capable of guiding the game ball to the ball entry means, and a first display capable of causing the display means to display the first display mode based on the passage of the game ball through the specific area. Corresponds to the information before the determination by the determination means among the information stored in the storage means based on the mode display means and the detection of the game ball that has entered the ball entry means. It has a second display mode display means capable of displaying the second display mode on the display means, and the input is within a period from the display of the first display mode until a predetermined condition is satisfied. When a game ball enters the ball means, it is possible to configure a state in which both the second display mode and the first display mode are displayed, and after the first display mode is displayed, the predetermined condition If the game ball does not enter the ball entry means within the period until the above-mentioned is established, the second display mode and the first display mode are not displayed together, and the first display mode is not displayed. 1 The first state in which the display of the display mode can be terminated , and the guiding means can guide the gaming ball that has passed through the specific region to the entering means, and the first state thereof. The first display mode display means is configured to be variable to a second state in which it is more difficult to guide the game ball that has passed through the specific area to the ball entry means than the state. When the game ball passes through the specific area during the first state, the first display mode can be displayed on the display means .

Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to provide a player with an easy-to-understand game .

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of a distribution unit. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. (A) is a diagram schematically showing the area division setting and the effective line setting of the display screen, and (b) is a diagram illustrating an actual display screen. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the outline of various counters. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of RAM in a main control device. (A) is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a ROM in a main control device, and (b) schematically shows a correspondence relationship between a random number counter C1 per first and a determination value of a big hit of a special symbol. (C) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the first hit type selection table, and (d) is a second hit random number counter C4 and a hit determination value of a normal symbol. It is a schematic diagram which shows the correspondence relationship of. (A) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence relationship between the first hit type counter C2 and the jackpot type in the special symbol 1. (B) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence relationship between the first hit type counter C2 and the jackpot type in the special symbol 2. (A) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the fluctuation pattern selection table, and (b) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence between the fluctuation type counter CS1 and the fluctuation type at the time of a big hit. Yes, (c) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence relationship between the variation type counter CS1 at the time of disconnection (normal) and the variation type, and (d) is the variation type counter CS1 at the time of disconnection (probability change). It is a schematic diagram which shows the correspondence relationship between a variation type and a variation type. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the RAM in the voice lamp control device. (A) to (b) are schematic diagrams schematically showing changes in the display of the reserved symbol and the effect symbol. (A) is a schematic diagram showing an example of an effect in a normal time, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing an example of an effect at the time of entering a ball into a distribution unit. (A) is a schematic diagram showing an example of an effect at the time of entering the ball into the ball entry port, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing an example of the effect at the time of passing the ball entry determination period. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt process executed by the MPU in the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol variation processing executed by the MPU in the main control unit. It is a flowchart which showed the variation execution determination process which is executed by MPU in the main control unit. It is a flowchart which showed the special symbol 1 fluctuation start processing executed by the MPU in the main control unit. It is a flowchart which showed the special symbol 2 fluctuation start processing executed by the MPU in the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process executed by the MPU in the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the ordinary symbol variation processing executed by the MPU in the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the through-gate passage processing executed by MPU in a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the NMI interrupt process executed by MPU in the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the start-up process which is executed by MPU in the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the main process executed by MPU in a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot control process which is executed by MPU in the main control device. It is a flowchart which showed the start-up process which is executed by MPU in the voice lamp control device. It is a flowchart which showed the main process executed by MPU in a voice lamp control device. It is a flowchart which showed the advance prize detection processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device. It is a flowchart which showed the command determination process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device. It is a flowchart which showed the holding ball number command reception process executed by MPU in a voice lamp control device. It is a flowchart which showed the advance winning effect processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device. It is a flowchart which showed the variation display setting process which is executed by MPU in the voice lamp control device. It is a schematic diagram schematically showing the flow of the effect when the ball entry judgment period elapses during the variable period (replaceable). It is a schematic diagram schematically showing the flow of the effect when the ball entry judgment period elapses during the variable period (non-replaceable). (A) is a schematic diagram showing an example of an effect when the ball enters the distribution unit, (b) is a schematic diagram showing an example of the effect when the ball entry determination period has elapsed, and (c) is a schematic diagram. , It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the production after the lapse of the ball entry judgment period. It is a flowchart which showed the main process executed by MPU in the voice lamp control apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which showed the pseudo continuous fluctuation processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device. It is a flowchart which showed the pseudo continuous fluctuation start processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device. It is a flowchart which showed the pseudo continuous fluctuation stop processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming board 13 of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a front view of the inside of the distribution unit 640. 4 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 in which an outer shell is formed by a wooden frame combined in a substantially rectangular shape, and an outer frame 11 formed in substantially the same outer shape as the outer frame 11. It is provided with an inner frame 12 that is supported so as to be openable and closable. Metal hinges 18 are attached to the outer frame 11 at two upper and lower positions on the left side of the front view (see FIG. 1) in order to support the inner frame 12, and the side on which the hinge 18 is provided is used as an opening / closing axis. The frame 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable toward the front side of the front surface.

The inner frame 12 has a game board 13 having a large number of nails, winning openings 63, a distribution unit 640 having a second entrance opening 64b2 on the right side and a second entrance opening 64a and a second entrance opening 64b on the right side (FIG. 2) is detachably attached from the back surface side. A ball game is performed by a ball flowing down the front surface of the game board 13. The inner frame 12 includes a ball launching unit 112a (see FIG. 5) that launches a ball into the front region of the game board 13 and a launch that guides the ball launched from the ball launching unit 112a to the front region of the game board 13. Rails (not shown) etc. are attached.

On the front side of the inner frame 12, a front frame 14 that covers the upper side of the front surface and a lower plate unit 15 that covers the lower side thereof are provided. Metal hinges 19 are attached to the upper and lower two places on the left side of the front view (see FIG. 1) to support the front frame 14 and the lower plate unit 15, and the side on which the hinges 19 are provided is used as the opening / closing axis of the front frame. The 14 and the lower plate unit 15 are supported so as to be openable and closable toward the front side of the front surface. The lock of the inner frame 12 and the lock of the front frame 14 are released by inserting a dedicated key into the keyhole 21 of the cylinder lock 20 and performing a predetermined operation.

The front frame 14 is assembled with decorative resin parts, electric parts, and the like, and a window portion 14c having a substantially elliptical opening is provided at a substantially central portion thereof. A glass unit 16 having two plate glasses is arranged on the back surface side of the front frame 14, and the front surface of the game board 13 can be visually recognized on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 via the glass unit 16.

In the front frame 14, an upper plate 17 for storing balls is formed in a substantially box shape with the upper surface open so as to project forward, and prize balls, rented balls, and the like are discharged to the upper plate 17. The bottom surface of the upper plate 17 is formed so as to be inclined downward to the right side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the ball thrown into the upper plate 17 is guided to the ball launching unit 112a by the inclination. Further, a frame button 22 is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 17. The frame button 22 is used by the player, for example, when changing the stage of the effect displayed by the third symbol display device 81 (see FIG. 2) described later, or changing the effect content of the super reach. Be manipulated.

The stage is an effect mode in which various effects displayed on the third symbol display device 81 are unified. In this pachinko machine 10, there are three stages: "city stage", "empty stage", and "island stage". There are two stages. Then, various effects such as variable effects and reach effects that are performed when the ball enters the first ball opening 64a (starting prize), which will be described later, are designed to be performed according to the theme given to each stage. Has been done. The stage is changed when the frame button 22 is operated by the player during the period when the fluctuation effect is not performed or during the high-speed fluctuation, and each time the frame button 22 is operated, for example, "city stage" → " It is changed repeatedly in the order of "empty stage"-> "island stage"-> "city stage"-> ... Immediately after the power is turned on, for example, a "city stage" is set as the initial stage.

On the other hand, the third symbol display device 81 is configured so that when the normal reach effect is started and the normal reach is developed into the super reach, the selection screen of the effect mode of the super reach is displayed during the normal reach. If the frame button 22 is operated by the player while the selection screen is displayed, the effect content at the time of super reach is changed.

The front frame 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around the front frame 14 (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means change and control the light emitting mode by lighting or blinking according to a change in the gaming state at the time of a big hit or a predetermined reach, and play a role of enhancing the effect of the effect during the game. Illuminations 29 to 33 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED are provided on the peripheral edge of the window portion 14c. In the pachinko machine 10, these illumination units 29 to 33 function as effect lamps such as jackpot lamps, and each illumination unit 29 to 33 is lit by lighting or blinking the built-in LED at the time of jackpot or reach effect. Or it blinks to notify that the jackpot is in progress or that the reach is one step before the jackpot. Further, in the upper left portion of the front frame 14 when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), a light emitting means such as an LED is built in, and a display lamp 34 capable of displaying the time when the prize ball is being paid out and the time when an error occurs is provided.

Further, on the lower side of the illuminated portion 32 on the right side, a small window 35 is formed by attaching a transparent resin from the back surface side so that the back surface side of the front frame 14 can be visually recognized, and a sticking space K1 on the front surface of the game board 13 (FIG. The certificate stamp or the like attached to (see 2) is visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10. Further, in the pachinko machine 10, in order to bring out more glitter, a plating member 36 made of ABS resin having chrome plating is attached to the region around the illuminated portions 29 to 33.

A ball lending operation unit 40 is arranged below the window unit 14c. The ball lending operation unit 40 is provided with a frequency display unit 41, a ball lending button 42, and a return button 43. When the ball lending operation unit 40 is operated with bills, cards, etc. inserted in the card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, the ball lending unit 40 is operated according to the operation. Lending is done. Specifically, the frequency display unit 41 is an area where the remaining amount information such as a card is displayed, and the built-in LED is turned on and the remaining amount is displayed as a numerical value as the remaining amount information. The ball lending button 42 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on the information recorded on the card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 17 as long as the remaining amount is present on the card or the like. Will be done. The return button 43 is operated when requesting the return of the card or the like inserted in the card unit. A pachinko machine in which balls are lent directly to the upper plate 17 from a ball lending device or the like without going through a card unit, a so-called cash machine, does not require a ball lending operation unit 40. In this case, the ball lending operation unit 40 is not required. A decorative sticker or the like may be added to the installation portion of the above to make the parts configuration common. It is possible to standardize pachinko machines and cash machines that use card units.

In the lower plate unit 15 located on the lower side of the upper plate 17, a lower plate 50 for storing balls that could not be stored in the upper plate 17 is formed in a substantially box shape with an open upper surface in the central portion thereof. There is. On the right side of the lower plate 50, an operation handle 51 operated by a player to drive the ball into the front surface of the game board 13 is arranged, and the inside of the operation handle 51 permits the driving of the ball launching unit 112a. A touch sensor 51a for this purpose, a push button type stop switch 51b that stops the firing of the ball during the pressing operation, and a variable resistor that detects the amount of rotation of the operation handle 51 by the change in electrical resistance. (Not shown) and is built-in. When the operation handle 51 is rotated clockwise by the player, the touch sensor 51a is turned on and the resistance value of the variable resistor changes according to the operation amount, depending on the rotation operation amount of the operation handle 51. The ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor, which changes, and the ball is driven into the front surface of the game board 13 with a jump amount corresponding to the operation of the player. Further, when the operation handle 51 is not operated by the player, the touch sensor 51a and the stop switch 51b are turned off.

A ball pulling lever 52 for operating the ball stored in the lower plate 50 when the ball stored in the lower plate 50 is discharged downward is provided in the lower front portion of the lower plate 50. The ball pulling lever 52 is always urged to the right, and by sliding it to the left against the urging, the bottom opening formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 50 is opened, and the bottom opening thereof is opened. The ball naturally falls from the bottom opening and is discharged. The operation of the ball removing lever 52 is usually performed with a box (generally referred to as a "senryobako" or "dollar box") for receiving the balls discharged from the lower plate 50 placed under the lower plate 50. Will be. An operation handle 51 is arranged on the right side of the lower plate 50 as described above, and an ashtray 53 is attached to the left side of the lower plate 50.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 has a wooden base plate 60 machined into a substantially square shape in front view, a large number of nails and windmills for ball guidance, rails 61, 62, a general winning opening 63, and a first. The ball entry port 64a, the distribution unit 640, the right side second ball entry port 64b2, the variable winning device 65, the variable display device unit 80, and the like are assembled and configured, and the peripheral edge portion thereof is attached to the back surface side of the inner frame 12. The general winning opening 63, the first entry opening 64a, the second entry openings 64b and 64b2 inside the distribution unit 640, the variable winning device 65, and the variable display device unit 80 penetrate through the base plate 60 by router processing. It is arranged in the hole and is fixed from the front side of the game board 13 by a wood screw or the like. Further, the front central portion of the game board 13 can be visually recognized from the front side of the inner frame 12 through the window portion 14c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 14. Hereinafter, the configuration of the game board 13 will be described mainly with reference to FIG. 2.

An outer rail 62 formed by bending a strip-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is planted on the front surface of the game board 13, and a strip-shaped metal plate is placed inside the outer rail 62 in the same manner as the outer rail 62. The arc-shaped inner rail 61 formed in 1 is planted. The inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62 surround the front outer periphery of the game board 13, and the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1) surround the front and back of the game board 13, so that the front surface of the game board 13 is surrounded by a ball. A game area in which the game is played is formed by the behavior of. The game area is a substantially circular area (a winning opening or the like is arranged and the fired ball is arranged) formed on the front surface of the game board 13 by being divided by two rails 61 and 62 and an arc member 70. The area where it flows down).

The two rails 61 and 62 are provided to guide the ball launched from the ball launching unit 112a (see FIG. 6) to the upper part of the game board 13. A return ball prevention member 68 is attached to the tip portion of the inner rail 61 (upper left portion in FIG. 2) to prevent the ball once guided to the upper part of the game board 13 from returning to the ball guide passage. Will be done. A return rubber 69 is attached to the tip of the outer rail 62 (upper right part in FIG. 2) at a position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the ball, and the ball launched with a predetermined momentum hits the return rubber 69 and has momentum. Is attenuated and bounced back toward the center. Further, a resin arc member 70 formed by providing an arc connecting the rails on the inner surface side is a base between the lower right tip portion of the inner rail 61 and the upper right tip portion of the outer rail 62. It is fixed by driving it into the plate 60.

In this pachinko machine 10, when a ball enters the first entry port 64a, a lottery for the first special symbol (one of the first symbols) is performed, and the ball goes to the second entry openings 64b and 64b2. When the ball is entered, a lottery for the second special symbol (one of the first symbols) is performed. A special symbol (first symbol) is drawn, and when the ball passes through the normal entry port 67, a normal symbol (second symbol) is drawn. In the special symbol lottery performed for the ball entering the first ball entrance 64a or the second ball opening 64b, whether or not the special symbol is a big hit is determined, and it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit. In that case, the jackpot type is also determined. When the jackpot of the special symbol is reached, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the special gaming state, and the special winning opening 65a, which is normally closed, waits for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have passed, or until 10 balls have won a prize. ) It is opened, and the opening is repeated a predetermined number of times. As a result, a large amount of balls are won in the specific winning opening 65a, so that a larger amount of prize balls are paid out than usual. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot of the special symbol is determined by a dedicated lottery depending on whether it is the jackpot of the first special symbol or the jackpot of the second special symbol. If it is a big hit of the first special symbol, one of the big hit types is determined from two types, "big hit A" and "big hit B". If the second special symbol is a big hit, one of the three types of "big hit A", "big hit B", and "big hit C" is determined (FIGS. 10 (a) to 10 (b)). reference). The specific winning opening 65a is opened as many times as the number of times according to the jackpot type. Further, after the end of the special gaming state, the player is given a game value (game value) according to these jackpot types as added value after the end of the jackpot.

On the other hand, in the lottery of the normal symbol performed for the passage of the ball at the normal entry port 67, whether or not the normal symbol is a hit is determined. When the normal symbol hits, the electric accessory attached to the right second entry port 64b2 is released for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds or 1 second), and the ball enters the right second entry opening 64b2. It will be easy to do. That is, when the ball hits the normal symbol, the ball is likely to enter the right second entry port 64b2, and as a result, the special symbol is easily drawn.

Further, when the lottery of the normal symbol (second symbol) is performed, the variable display of the normal symbol is started on the second symbol display device 83, and after a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds, 30 seconds, etc.) has elapsed, the normal symbol is displayed. The normal symbol showing the lottery result is stopped and displayed. If a ball passes through the normal entry port 67 while the variable display is being performed on the second symbol display device 83, the number of passages is suspended up to four times, and the number of reserved balls is held by the first symbol display device 37. It is also displayed and is also shown on the second symbol hold lamp 84. When the variable display is completed in the second symbol display device 83, if the number of reserved balls for the normal entry port 67 remains, the next normal symbol is drawn and the variable display according to the lottery is displayed. It will be started.

As described above, there are three types of special symbols, "big hit A", "big hit B", and "big hit C".

When it becomes "big hit A", "big hit B", and "big hit C", it becomes a special game state of the number of rounds according to each big hit type. As shown in FIGS. 10A to 10B, specifically, the "big hit A" is a big hit (15R big hit) in which the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is opened 15 times, and is a big hit game. Later, the special symbol starts to fluctuate 100 times in the time-saving game state (the period when the special symbol is set to a low probability, the probability of the normal symbol is set to a high probability, the opening time of the electric accessory is set to a long time, and the number of opening times is set to be large). It is set 100 times as the period until it is done. "Big hit B" is a big hit (15R big hit) in which the specific winning opening (large opening opening) 65a is opened 15 times, and after the big hit game, the lottery probability of the special symbol is set to a high probability. High probability game state) is given 100 times (number of changes of special symbol). Further, the "big hit C" is a big hit (2R big hit) in which the specific winning opening (large opening opening) 65a is opened twice, and 100 probability variation games are given after the big hit game. The "big hit A" and "big hit B" are also given a time-saving game state of a normal symbol during the probabilistic game. In addition, "big hit A" and "big hit B" are until the opening time of the specific winning opening 65a in one round elapses for 30 seconds, or until 10 game balls enter the specific winning opening 65a. , "Big hit C" is set until the opening time of the specific winning opening 65a in one round is 1 second or 10 game balls enter the specific winning opening 65a.

In the present embodiment, in the case of a miss, a small hit different from the big hit is set with a predetermined probability. If you win a small hit, the special winning opening 65a will be opened twice. The opening time of the specific winning opening 65a for one round of the specific winning opening 65a is set to 1 second or 10 game balls to enter, as in the case of "big hit C". As described above, it is difficult for the player to distinguish between the "big hit C" and the "small hit" from the opening operation of the specific winning opening 65a. Further, since the "big hit C" and the "small hit" are notified in the state (chance eye) in which the main symbol of "341" is stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81, the player is notified of the special symbol (third symbol). It is difficult to identify from the design). Further, the special symbol (first symbol) displayed on the first symbol display device 37 is a display that is difficult for the player to identify due to the LED or 7-segment display, and the jackpot type is difficult to distinguish. There is.

Further, since the time-saving game is not set after the "big hit C" and the "small hit", it is difficult to distinguish whether the game is the "big hit C" or the "small hit" in the subsequent games. As a result, even if the player has a "small hit", the "big hit C" is executed, and the player can play the game with the expectation that the gaming state is set to the probabilistic gaming state. .. As a result, it is possible to suppress a problem that the player gets tired of the game during the period until the "big hits A to C" are executed.

Here, the "probability change game state of a special symbol (high probability state)" means a state in which the jackpot probability of a special symbol is increased, that is, a so-called probability state of a special symbol (during the probability change of a special symbol), in other words, special. It is a state of the game in which it is easy to shift to the game state. On the other hand, the case where it is not the "high probability state of the special symbol" is called the "normal game state of the special symbol (low probability state)", which is the state where the jackpot probability is lower than the probability variation state of the special symbol, that is, the special symbol. Indicates that the jackpot probability is a normal state (normal state of a special symbol). In addition, the "normal symbol time reduction state" (normal symbol time reduction) means that the probability of hitting the normal symbol increases, and the Riu electric accessory is provided along with the second entrance 64b to play a game ball. It is a state of the game in which the ball is easily changed to a state (inverted C-shape (see FIG. 2)) that guides the ball to the second entry port 64b, and the ball is easy to enter the second entry port 64b. On the other hand, the time when it is not the "normal state of the normal symbol" is called the "normal state of the normal symbol", which means that the hit probability of the normal symbol is the normal state, that is, the hit probability is lower than that during the time reduction. ..

As described above, in the jackpot of the special symbol in the present embodiment, the time saving period of the normal symbol and the probability variation period of the special symbol are common regardless of the type of the jackpot, and the number of rounds at the time of the jackpot according to the type of the jackpot. Is changing. On the other hand, the number of rounds may be fixed regardless of the type of jackpot. Further, for example, the period during which the "normal symbol time reduction state" may be obtained may be changed according to the type of jackpot. For example, when the jackpot type is "big hit A", the time saving state of the normal symbol is continued from the end of the "big hit A" until the lottery of the special symbol is completed three times, and when it becomes "big hit B", the "big hit B". After the end of the special symbol lottery, the normal symbol will continue to be in a time-saving state until the lottery of the special symbol is completed 6 times. The time saving state of may be continued.

Further, instead of increasing the hit probability of the normal symbol, the time for opening the electric accessory (not shown) attached to the second entry port 64b or the electric accessory is released by hitting the normal symbol once. The number of times may be changed. Further, in the present embodiment, after the jackpot ends, the "special symbol high probability state" and the "normal symbol time saving state" are set, but after the "special symbol high probability state" ends, the "normal symbol time saving state" is reached. It may be configured to be. Instead of the number of lottery of the special symbol, the time saving state of the normal symbol may be continued until a predetermined time (for example, 2 minutes to 5 minutes) elapses.

Here, the configuration of the distribution unit 640 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 4. 3 (a) to 3 (b) are views showing the internal structure of the distribution unit 640. In reality, a cover body is arranged on the front side thereof, and the cover body is composed of a member whose inside can be seen through, and a spiral handle is colored on the surface so that the inside cannot be seen through or is difficult to see through. It is configured so that the inside is difficult to see.

A passage port through which the game ball can enter is provided in the upper part of the distribution unit 640, and a transmissive ball entry sensor 640a that can detect that the game ball has passed through the passage port is arranged. .. The game ball that has passed through the passage port is alternately distributed to the first ball entry port 64a and the second ball entry port 64b arranged below the game ball by the distribution member 900.

The distribution member 900 receives the entered game ball at the accommodating portion 900a or 900c of the distribution member 900. When the game ball is received by the accommodating portion 640a, the distribution member 900 rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front (see FIG. 34 (a)) due to the weight of the game ball, and the game ball is inserted into the first entry port. Guide to 64a. Here, the distribution member 900 is configured to be rotatable about 90 degrees around each of the left and right sides, and a magnet 900b is provided on the boundary wall between the accommodating portion 900a and the accommodating portion 900b.

On the base body provided on the back surface side of the distribution unit 640, the base side magnet 901 is arranged at a position on the center line of the passage port where the magnet 901b of the distribution member 900 is located. The magnet 900b of the distribution member 900 and the base side magnet 901 are configured to have polarities that repel each other. Specifically, the base-side magnet 901 is composed of a rod-shaped magnet fixed to the base body, and is configured to generate a magnetic pole (S pole or N pole) at the tip portion. The base side magnet 901 is arranged and fixed so that the tip portion thereof faces the distribution member 900 side.

Like the base side magnet 901, the magnet 900b is also composed of a rod-shaped magnet, and is fixed to the distribution member 900 so that the tip portion faces the base side magnet 901 side. The base side magnet 901 is at a position where the distribution member 900 rotates and the boundary wall between the accommodating portion 900a and the accommodating portion 900b is directly above (on the center line of the interval at which the game ball at the passing port can enter about one ball). And the magnet 900b of the distribution member 900 are closest to each other (the tips of the sorting members 900 face each other). Here, since the magnets are arranged so as to have the same polarity (for example, N pole and N pole), they do not stop at a position where the boundary wall of the sorting member 900 faces directly upward due to repulsion. , Will be maintained at the position rotated to the left or right.

As a result, when the magnet 900b is located on the center line (upper position) of the passage port, the distribution member 900 repels the magnet 900b and the base side magnet 901, so that the distribution member 900 is moved to the left or right. It rotates so that either the accommodating portion 900a or the accommodating portion 900b faces the side (upper side of the gaming machine) that receives the gaming ball entering the distribution unit 640. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the ball that has entered the game from coming into contact with the boundary wall between the accommodating portion 900a and the accommodating portion 900b and causing ball clogging.

Further, when the magnet 900b and the base side magnet 901 repel each other, for example, the accommodating portion 900a receives the game ball and rotates about 90 degrees to the left to guide the game ball to the first entry port 64a. It is possible to prevent the sorting member 900 from rotating clockwise (the accommodating portion 900a faces upward). As a result, after guiding the game ball to the first entry port 64a, the accommodating portion 900b is in a state of facing upward, and then the gaming ball that has entered the distribution unit 640 is received by the accommodating portion 900b and the game is played. The distribution member 900 rotates about 180 degrees to the right due to the weight of the ball, and guides the game ball to the second entry port 64b. In this way, the distribution member 900 can alternately guide the game balls entering the distribution unit 640 to the first entry port 64a and the second entry port 64b. Therefore, the game balls can be evenly distributed to the first entry slot 64a and the second entry opening 64b to win a prize, and a lottery game resulting from the winning of the first entry opening 64a, which will be described later (hereinafter referred to as a lottery game). The first lottery game) and the lottery game resulting from winning a prize in the second entrance 64b (hereinafter referred to as the second lottery game) can be efficiently executed.

The second entrance on the right side 64b2 is the entrance for which the lottery for the second special symbol is started when the game ball enters, as in the case of the second entrance 64b. In the second special symbol, the number of reserved balls is four, including the second entrance 64b and the right second entrance 64b2.

In addition, both the game ball that has passed the right side of the variable display unit 80 and the game ball that has passed the left side can enter the passage port of the distribution unit 640 (the size that one game ball can pass through). , Only the game ball that has passed through the right side can enter the second ball entry port 64b2 on the right side.

Here, FIG. 3A is a diagram showing a case where the distribution member 900 is stopped in a state of being rotated to a position facing upward with the accommodating portion 900a. In this case, when the game ball passes through the passage port, the game ball is housed in the accommodating portion 900a, and the distribution member 900 is rotated counterclockwise by the weight of the game ball to be guided by the guide portion z1 and the first ball entry port. The game ball is guided and pointed to 64a.

After the game ball is distributed to the first ball entry port by the distribution member 900, the distribution member 900 is stopped at a position where the accommodating portion 900c faces upward as shown in FIG. 3 (b). After that, when the game ball passes through the passing port, it is housed in the accommodating portion 900c, and the game ball is distributed to the second entry port 64b. Therefore, the ball can be alternately distributed to the first ball entry port 64a and the second ball entry port 64b.

In the pachinko machine 10, when the initial setting is performed by turning on the power or the like, the pachinko machine 10 is always set to the "low probability state of the special symbol". After that, when the special symbol becomes a big hit, it shifts to the "high probability state of the special symbol" and also shifts to the "time saving state of the normal symbol". When the state shifts to the "high probability state of special symbol", the state is continued from the end of the jackpot of the special symbol to the end of the lottery of the special symbol 100 times regardless of the type of jackpot. Then, if a new special symbol jackpot is followed between the end of the jackpot and the end of the special symbol lottery 100 times, the process returns to the "low probability state of the special symbol".

If a new special symbol jackpot is reached while the "special symbol high-probability state" is continuing, the "special symbol high-probability state" will be further changed to the special symbol after the new special symbol jackpot ends. Will continue until the lottery is completed 100 times. For example, if a special symbol becomes a big hit and shifts to the "special symbol high probability state" and then becomes a new jackpot in the second special symbol lottery, the "special symbol high probability state" becomes even more new. It will continue from the end of the jackpot until the special symbol lottery is held 12 times. Therefore, in this case, until at least 102 lottery of two special symbol lottery performed before the new jackpot and 100 special symbol lottery performed after the new jackpot is completed. "High probability state of special symbol" will be continued.

In addition, when the special symbol becomes a big hit and shifts from the "normal state of the normal symbol" to the "time saving state of the normal symbol", the lottery of the special symbol ends eight times after the big hit of the special symbol ends. Will continue until. On the other hand, if a new special symbol jackpot is not reached by the time the lottery for the special symbol for a predetermined number of times is completed after the special symbol jackpot, the process returns to the "normal state of the normal symbol".

Then, if a new special symbol jackpot is reached while the "normal symbol time reduction state" is being continued, the "normal symbol time reduction state" will be further changed to the special symbol after the new special symbol jackpot is completed. It will continue until the lottery is completed 100 times. For example, if a special symbol becomes a big hit and shifts to the "normal symbol time saving state" and then becomes a new jackpot in the fifth special symbol lottery, the "normal symbol time saving state" becomes the new jackpot. After the end, it will continue until the special symbol lottery is held 8 times. That is, in the present embodiment, when a new special symbol jackpot is reached while the "normal symbol time saving state" is being continued, the time saving period ("" The duration of "normal symbol time saving state") is updated.

A first symbol provided with a plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter, abbreviated as "LED") 37a and a 7-segment display 37b, which are light emitting means, on the upper right side of the front view (upper right side of FIG. 2) of the game area. A display device 37 is arranged. The first symbol display device 37 displays according to each control performed by the main control device 110, which will be described later, and mainly displays the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. The plurality of LEDs 37a indicate by the lighting state whether or not the lottery of the special symbol performed in association with the entry (starting winning) into the first entry opening 64 or the second entry openings 64b, 64b2 is being executed. By doing so, a variable display is performed, a special symbol (first symbol) corresponding to the lottery result of the special symbol is shown as a stop symbol after the fluctuation is completed, or the first entrance 64 or the second entry is entered. The number of reserved balls, which is the number of balls (reserved balls) whose fluctuation has not been executed among the balls entered into the mouths 64b and 64b2, is indicated by the lighting state.

If a ball enters the first entry port 64a while the special symbol (first symbol) is variablely displayed on the first symbol display device 37, the number of entry is suspended up to four times. The number of reserved balls is shown by the first symbol display device 37 and also by the third symbol display device 81, and even when the ball enters the second entry openings 64b and 64b2, the number of entry is maximum. It is held up to four times, and the number of held balls is shown by the first symbol display device 37 and also by the third symbol display device 81. In the present embodiment, the ball entering the first ball entry port 64a and the second ball entry port 64b, 64b2 is configured to be held up to four times, respectively, but the maximum number of times of holding is four times. It is not limited to, and may be set to 3 times or less (for example, 2 times) or 5 times or more times (for example, 8 times).

The 7-segment display 37b displays the number of rounds during the jackpot and an error. The LED 37a is configured so that the emission color (for example, red, green, blue) of each LED is different, and depending on the combination of the emission colors, various gaming states (high probability state of a special symbol) of the pachinko machine 10 are used with a small number of LEDs. Or, it is possible to display (such as during the time reduction of a normal pattern). Further, the LED 37a not only indicates whether or not the lottery result of the special symbol is a jackpot as a stop symbol after the end of the fluctuation, and if it is a jackpot, the jackpot type (big hit A, jackpot B, jackpot C). A special symbol (first symbol) corresponding to the above is shown.

Further, in the game area, a plurality of general winning openings 63 are arranged in which 5 to 15 balls are paid out as prize balls when the balls win a prize. Further, a variable display device unit 80 is arranged in the central portion of the game area. The variable display device unit 80 is provided with a third symbol display device 81 composed of a liquid crystal display (hereinafter, simply abbreviated as “display device”) and a second symbol display device 83 composed of LEDs. .. In the variable display device unit 80, a center frame 86 is arranged so as to surround the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81.

The third symbol display device 81 performs decorative display according to the display of the first symbol display device 37. For example, when a ball enters the first ball entry port 64a (starting prize), the first symbol display device 37 executes a variable display of a special symbol (first symbol) with the ball as a trigger. Further, in the third symbol display device 81, the variation display of the third symbol corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

The third symbol display device 81 is composed of a large liquid crystal display having an size of 8 inches, and by controlling the display contents by the display control device 114 described later, for example, three symbols of left, middle, and right are used. The column is displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are vertically scrolled for each symbol row so that the third symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. In the present embodiment, the game state displayed by the control of the main control device 110 is displayed on the first symbol display device 37, whereas the third symbol display device 81 displays the first symbol display device 37. A decorative display is made accordingly. In addition, instead of the display device, for example, a reel or the like may be used to configure the third symbol display device 81.

Here, the display contents of the third symbol display device 81 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining the display screen of the third symbol display device 81, and FIG. 4A is a diagram schematically showing the area division setting and the effective line setting of the display screen. FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating an actual display screen.

The third symbol is composed of 10 types of main symbols with numbers from "0" to "9". Each main symbol is composed of a rear symbol consisting of a wooden box with numbers from "0" to "9", and the main symbol with an odd number (1,3,5,7,9) is , A large number is added to almost the front of the wooden box. On the other hand, the main design with even numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) has an attached design that imitates a character such as a furoshiki, a helmet, etc., which is almost full on the front of the wooden box. An even number is added to the lower right side of the attached symbol so that it is small in green and displayed on the front side of the attached symbol.

Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the lottery result of the special symbol performed by the main control device 110 (see FIG. 5) described later is a big hit, a variable display in which the same main symbols are aligned is performed. , The jackpot is configured to occur after the fluctuation display is finished. On the other hand, if the lottery result of the special symbol is out of order, a variable display is performed in which the same main symbol is not aligned.

In this embodiment, when the lottery of the special symbol is a big hit, there is a possibility that all the numbers from "0" to "9" are prepared regardless of the big hit type. The pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to perform an effect similar to the interval effect (pseudo interval effect) performed between rounds during the jackpot in a predetermined period (special fluctuation period) after the end of the jackpot. There is. In order to effectively perform this pseudo-interval effect, it is configured so that it is difficult to predict the jackpot type depending on the type of the main symbol displayed when the jackpot is hit.

In this embodiment, when the lottery of the special symbol is jackpot A or jackpot B, there is a possibility that all the numbers from "0" to "9" are aligned regardless of the jackpot type. The pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to perform an effect similar to the interval effect (pseudo interval effect) performed between rounds during the jackpot in a predetermined period (special fluctuation period) after the end of the jackpot. There is. In order to effectively perform this pseudo-interval effect, it is configured so that it is difficult to predict the jackpot type depending on the type of the main symbol displayed when the jackpot is hit. Further, in the case of a jackpot C, a chance eye composed of a "341" break is displayed. In the present embodiment, the chance eye is limited to one type of "341", but it may be composed of other loose eyes, or one of the reach outliers may be set as the chance eye. good.

The variable display of the special symbol indicating the lottery result of the lottery game between the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not performed at the same time, but only one of them is performed. When the reserved balls corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol are stored respectively, the variation of the special symbol is set in the order of winning based on the priority set in the gaming state. To.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10B, the first special symbol (Special Figure 1) is set so that only the jackpot of 15 rounds is selected, and the second special symbol is selected. In, the jackpot of 2 rounds is set to be selected with a probability of 40%. The percentage of jackpots that shift to the high-probability gaming state is 80% for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and they are configured at the same ratio.

Therefore, the first special symbol is set so that the jackpot that is more advantageous to the player can be easily selected than the second special symbol. Here, since the distribution unit 640 alternately wins the first ball entry port 64a and the second ball entry port 64b, the lottery of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is executed alternately. Will be done.

By configuring in this way, it is possible to prevent the winning from being biased toward one of the winning openings, prevent the damage to the player from becoming excessive, and the damage to the amusement shop side becomes excessive, or the gambling It is configured so that it is possible to suppress problems that cause the property to become extremely high. In addition, it is possible to reduce the frequency of so-called over-winning, in which the upper limit of the number of reserved balls is exceeded by winning in one of the winning openings, so that the ball enters the entrance. In addition to reducing the player's dissatisfaction due to not winning a prize, the player stops ejecting balls every time the number of reserved balls reaches the upper limit, and the turnover rate of the game deteriorates, so sales on the game store side do not increase. Can be prevented.

Returning to FIG. 4, the explanation will be continued. As shown in FIG. 4A, the display screen of the third symbol display device 81 is roughly divided into upper and lower parts, the lower side is the main display area Dm for variable display of the third symbol, and the other upper side is the holding ball. It is a sub-display area Ds that displays a number or the like.

The main display area Dm is divided into three display areas Dm1 to Dm3 on the left, middle, and right, and three symbol columns Z1, Z2, and Z3 are displayed in the three display areas Dm1 to Dm3, respectively. In each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, the above-mentioned third symbols are displayed in a specified order. That is, the main symbols are arranged in the ascending or descending order of the numbers in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, and the variable display is performed by scrolling from top to bottom with periodicity for each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. In particular, in the left symbol row Z1, the numbers of the main symbols are arranged so as to appear in descending order, and in the middle symbol row Z2 and the right symbol row Z3, the numbers of the main symbols are arranged so as to appear in ascending order.

Further, in the main display area Dm, the third symbol is displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three rows for each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. The middle part of this main display area Dm is set as the effective line L1, and the third symbol stops on the effective line L1 in the order of the left symbol row Z1 → the right symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2 in each game. Is displayed. When the third symbol is stopped, if the combination of jackpot symbols (in the present embodiment, the same combination of main symbols) is arranged on the effective line L1, the jackpot moving image is displayed as a jackpot.

On the other hand, the sub-display area Ds is provided horizontally above the main display area Dm, and is further divided into two small areas Ds1 to Ds2 in the left-right direction. Of these, the small area Ds1 and the small area Ds2 are reserved balls, which are the number of balls (reserved balls) that have not been changed among the balls that have been entered into the first entry port 64a or the second entry opening 64b. This is the area for displaying numbers. Specifically, in the small area Ds1, a reserved symbol indicating the number of reserved balls of the special symbol 1 and an effect symbol based on the ball entering the distribution unit 640 are displayed, and in the small area Ds2, the reserved symbol 2 is reserved. A hold symbol indicating the number of balls and an effect symbol based on the entry into the distribution unit 640 are displayed.

Although the details will be described later, when the ball enters the distribution unit 640, the ball entry sensor 640a detects the ball entry, and the effect symbol is displayed on Ds1 or Ds2 according to the inclination of the distribution member 900 in the distribution unit 640. Is displayed. After that, when a prize is won in the first ball entry port 64a or the second ball entry port 64b, a hold symbol indicating the number of hold balls is displayed.

In the present embodiment, the reserved ball of the first special symbol is a "white circle symbol (see FIG. 5A)" so that the reserved ball of the first special symbol and the reserved ball of the second special symbol can be distinguished from each other. The reserved ball of the second special symbol is displayed as a "white triangle symbol (see FIG. 5 (a))", and the effect symbol is displayed as a "white square symbol (see FIG. 5 (a))". The symbol and the reserved symbol are displayed as an integrated symbol.

In the present embodiment, the effect symbol and the reserved symbol are displayed in the display area of the number of reserved balls as an integrated symbol, and based on the ball entering the distribution unit 640, the integrated symbol is displayed. Since a part of the effect symbol is displayed, it is possible to give the player the impression that the reserved symbol is displayed based on the ball entering the distribution unit 640.

On the actual display screen, as shown in FIG. 5B, a total of nine main symbols of the third symbol are displayed in the main display area Dm, and sometimes a character appears to perform a warning effect. .. In addition, it may be suggested to the player that the transition to the jackpot is easier than usual.

On the other hand, when a ball enters the first ball entry port 64a while the variable display is being performed by the third symbol display device 81 (first symbol display device 37), the number of times the ball enters is up to four times. It is held, and the number of held balls is shown by the first symbol display device 37, and is also shown in the small area Ds1 of the sub-display area Ds. In the small area Ds1, one reserved ball number symbol is displayed for each reserved ball number symbol, and the reserved ball number is displayed according to the display number of the reserved ball number symbol. That is, when one reserved ball number symbol is displayed in the small area Ds1, it indicates that the reserved ball number is one, and when four reserved ball number symbols are displayed, the reserved ball number is Indicates that it is 4 balls. Further, when the reserved ball number symbol is not displayed in the small area Ds1, it indicates that the reserved ball number is 0, that is, the reserved ball does not exist. Further, the reserved ball of the second entry port 64b is also set in the same manner as the first entry port 64a.

In the present embodiment, the ball entering the first ball entry port 64a or the second ball entry ports 64b, 64b2 is configured to be suspended up to four times, but the maximum number of reserved balls is four times. The number of times is not limited, and may be set to 3 times or less (for example, 2 times) or 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). Further, instead of displaying the reserved ball number symbol in the small area Ds1, the reserved ball number is different by a number on a part of the third symbol display device 81, or the area divided into four is different by the number of reserved balls. (For example, a color or a lighting pattern) may be displayed. Further, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the number of reserved balls may not be displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

<Regarding the electrical configuration in the first embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10.

The main control device 110 is equipped with an MPU 201 as a one-chip microcomputer which is an arithmetic unit. The MPU 201 is a ROM 202 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 201, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when the control program stored in the ROM 202 is executed. A certain RAM 203 and other various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are built-in. In order to instruct the operation to the sub control device such as the payout control device 111 and the voice lamp control device 113, various commands are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device by the data transmission / reception circuit. Such a command is transmitted from the main controller 110 to the sub controller in only one direction.

First, the RAM 203 provided in the main control device 110 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. In the main control device 110, a special symbol lottery, a normal symbol lottery, a display setting in the first symbol display device 37, a display setting in the second symbol display device 83, and a display setting in the third symbol display device 81. The main processing of the pachinko machine 10 such as is executed. The RAM 203 is provided with various counters for controlling these processes. Here, with reference to FIG. 6, a counter and the like provided in the RAM 203 of the main control device 110 will be described. These counters and the like have a special symbol lottery, a normal symbol lottery, a display setting in the first symbol display device 37, a display setting in the second symbol display device 83, and a display setting in the third symbol display device 81. It is used in the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 to perform such as.

To set the display of the special symbol lottery and the display of the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81, the first random number counter C1 used for the special symbol lottery and the jackpot type of the special symbol are selected. The first hit type counter C2 used for, the stop type selection counter C3 used for selecting the out-of-order stop type in the special symbol, and the first initial value random number used for setting the initial value of the first random number counter C1. The counter CINI1 and the variation type counter CS1 used for selecting the variation pattern are used. Further, the second random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of ordinary symbols, and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is used for setting the initial value of the second random number counter C4. Each of these counters is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time it is updated, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0.

Each counter is updated, for example, at intervals of 2 milliseconds, which is the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 16), and some counters are updated irregularly in the main process (see FIG. 26). Then, the updated value is appropriately stored in the counter buffer 203i of the RAM 203. The RAM 203 is provided with a special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a and a special symbol 2 reserved ball storage area 203b, which are composed of one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas). In each area, the first random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter C3 are set according to the timing of entering the first ball entry port 64a or the second ball entry ports 64b, 64b2. Each value is stored. Further, the RAM 203 is provided with a normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b consisting of one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas), and balls are left and right in each of these areas. The value of the second random number counter C4 is stored in accordance with the timing of passing through any of the normal entry ports (through gates) 67.

Each counter will be described in detail. The first random number counter C1 is incremented by 1 in order within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 399) and reaches the maximum value (for example, 399 in the case of a counter that can take a value of 0 to 399) and then 0. It is configured to return to. In particular, when the first random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 at that time is read as the initial value of the first random number counter C1.

Further, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is configured as a loop counter updated in the same range as the first random number counter C1. That is, for example, when the first random number counter C1 is a loop counter that can take a value of 0 to 399, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is also a loop counter in the range of 0 to 399. The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is updated once for each execution of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 16), and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 26).

The value of the first random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt process in this embodiment), and the special symbol 1 of the RAM 203 is held at the timing when the ball wins the first entry port 64a. It is stored in the ball storage area 203a, and is stored in the special symbol 2 reserved ball storage area 203b of the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the second entry openings 64b and 64b2. The value of the random number that becomes the big hit of the special symbol is set by the first random number table 202a stored in the ROM 202 of the main control device 110, and the value of the first random number counter C1 is the first random number table. If it matches the value of the random number that becomes the jackpot set by 202a, it is determined to be the jackpot of the special symbol. Further, the first random number table 202a is used for a low probability time of a special symbol (a period in which the special symbol is in a low probability state) and a high probability time (special) in which the probability of becoming a big hit of the special symbol is higher than that of the low probability time. It can be divided into two types, one for the period in which the symbol is in a high probability state). That is, the first random number table 202a is composed of a first random number table 202a1 (not shown) for low probability and a first random number table 202a2 (not shown) for high probability, respectively. The number of big hit random numbers contained in the table is different. In this way, by making the number of random numbers that become big hits different, the probability of becoming a big hit is changed between the low probability time of the special symbol and the high probability time of the special symbol. The first random number table 202a1 (not shown) for the low probability time of the special symbol and the first random number table 202a2 (not shown) for the high probability time of the special symbol are the main control device 110. It is provided in ROM 202.

The first hit type counter C2 determines the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 when a special symbol is a big hit, and adds 1 in order within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 99). It is configured to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (for example, 99 in the case of a counter that can take a value of 0 to 99). The value of the first hit type counter C2 is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt process in this embodiment), and the special symbol 1 of the RAM 203 is updated at the timing when the ball wins the first entry port 64a. It is stored in the reserved ball storage area 203a, and is stored in the special symbol 2 reserved ball storage area 203b of the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins in the second entry openings 64b and 64b2.

Here, the value of the first random number counter C1 stored in the special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a or the special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203b is not a random number that is a big hit of the special symbol, that is, the special symbol. If it is a random number that is out of order, the display mode corresponding to the stop symbol displayed on the first symbol display device 37 is the one when the special symbol is out of order.

On the other hand, if the value of the first random number counter C1 stored in the special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a or the special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203b is a random number that is a big hit of the special symbol, the first symbol display device. The display mode corresponding to the stop symbol displayed on 37 is the one at the time of the big hit of the special symbol. In this case, the specific display mode at the time of the big hit is the display mode indicated by the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the same special symbol holding ball storage area 203a.

The first random number counter C1 in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured as a 2-byte loop counter in the range of 0 to 299. In this first random number counter C1, there are three random numbers that become big hits of the special symbol when the special symbol has a low probability, and the random number values "0 to 2" are the first random numbers for the low probability. It is stored in the table 202a (see FIG. 8B). As described above, when the probability of the special symbol is low, the total number of random random values is 3 while the total number of random numbers is 400, so the probability of the special symbol being a jackpot is "1/400".

On the other hand, when the special symbol has a high probability, there are 30 random numbers that are big hits of the special symbol, and the values "0 to 29" are the first random number table 202a for the high probability (FIG. 8 (b). ) Is stored in). As described above, when the probability of the special symbol is high, the total number of random numbers that become big hits is 30 while the total number of random numbers is 400, so the probability of becoming a big hit of the special symbol is "3/40".

Further, the value of the first hit type counter C2 in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured as a loop counter in the range of 0 to 99, and the value of the first hit type counter C2 and the value of the first hit type counter C2 are provided in the ROM 202. The jackpot type is determined based on the first hit type selection table 202b (see FIGS. 9A to 9B). As shown in FIG. 9A, when the first special symbol (special figure 1) is a jackpot, the jackpot type when the random number value is "0 to 19" in the first hit type counter C2. Is "Big hit A". Further, when the value is "20 to 99", the jackpot type is "big hit B". On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the first special symbol (special figure 1) is a big hit, when the random number value is "0 to 19" in the first hit type counter C2. The jackpot type of is "big hit A". Further, when the value is "20 to 59", the jackpot type is "big hit B". Further, when the value is "60 to 99", the jackpot type is "big hit C".

The stop type selection counter C3 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of, for example, 0 to 99, reach the maximum value (that is, 99), and then return to 0. In the present embodiment, the stop type selection counter C3 selects the stop type at the time of disconnection displayed by the third symbol display device 81, and after the reach occurs, the final stop symbol shifts by one before and after the reach symbol. "Reach other than front and back" (for example, 98,99), and "reach other than front and back" (for example, range of 90 to 97) where the final stop symbol stops outside the front and back of the reach symbol after the same reach occurs. Three stop (effect) patterns with "complete deviation" (for example, in the range of 0 to 89) where reach does not occur are selected. The value of the stop type selection counter C3 is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt process in this embodiment), and the special symbol 1 holding ball of the RAM 203 is held at the timing when the ball wins the first ball opening 64a. It is stored in the storage area 203a, and is stored in the special symbol 2 reserved ball storage area 203b of the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins in the second entry openings 64b and 64b2.

From the value (random value) of the stop type selection counter C3, the random number value for determining the stop type of the special symbol is set by the stop type selection table (not shown), and this table is the main control. It is provided in the ROM 202 of the device 110. Further, in the present embodiment, this table is divided into a special symbol for high-probability time and a special symbol for low-probability time, and a range of random value values set for each stop type of deviation according to the table. Is changing. This is because the selection ratio of the stop type is changed depending on whether the pachinko machine 10 is in the high probability state of the special symbol or the low probability state of the special symbol.

For example, in a high-probability state, a table for high-probability times where the range of random value corresponding to the stop type of "completely off" is wide, 0 to 89, so that the reach effect is not selected more than necessary because a big hit is likely to occur. Is selected, and "completely off" is easily selected. In this table, the "front-back off reach" is narrowed to 98,99 and the "front-back off reach" is also narrowed to 90 to 97, making it difficult to select "front-back off reach" or "front-back off reach". Further, in the low probability state, the range of the random number value corresponding to the stop type of "completely off" is narrow as 0 to 79 in order to secure the ball entry time to the first entry port 64, which is a low probability state. The table for is selected, and it becomes difficult to select "completely off". Further, in the low probability state, the range of the random number value corresponding to the stop type of "reach other than front and rear deviation" is widened to 80 to 97, and "reach other than front and rear deviation" is easily selected. Therefore, in the low probability state, it is possible to perform many reach displays with a long effect time, so that the ball entry time to the first entry port 64 can be secured, and the variation display by the third symbol display device 81 continues. It will be easier to do. Also in the latter table, the range of random value corresponding to the stop type of "reach before and after" is set to 98,99.

The variation type counter CS1 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of, for example, 0 to 198, reach the maximum value (that is, 198), and then return to 0. The variation type counter CS1 determines a rough display mode such as so-called normal reach and super reach. Specifically, the determination of the display mode is the determination of the fluctuation time of the symbol variation. Here, the fluctuation time refers to the time from when the fluctuation of the special symbol is started until the symbol is stopped and displayed and the symbol is confirmed. For example, if the symbol is stopped and displayed for 0.4 seconds after the symbol fluctuation of 9.6 seconds is executed and the symbol is confirmed, the fluctuation time is 10 seconds (9.6 seconds + 0.4 seconds). Notated as. Based on this fluctuation time, the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 determine the reach type and the fine symbol variation mode of the third symbol displayed by the third symbol display device 81. The value of the variation type counter CS1 is updated once every time the main process (see FIG. 26) described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process. The fluctuation pattern selection table 202d (see FIGS. 11A to 11D), which stores a random number value for determining one fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation from the value (random number value) of the fluctuation type counter CS1, is mainly controlled. It is provided in the ROM 202 of the apparatus 110 (see FIG. 9A).

In the variation pattern selection table 202d (see FIGS. 11A to 11D), for example, as variation patterns for disconnection, "disengagement (for long time)", "disengagement (for short time)", and "disengagement normal reach" are shown. "Various", "Out of Super Reach", "Out of Special Reach" are specified, and various "Hit Normal Reach", "Hit Super Reach", and "Hit Special Reach" are specified as fluctuation patterns for big hits. There is. Then, the variation pattern is selected from the various variation patterns defined in the variation pattern selection table 202d according to the predicted lottery result and the predicted stop type (in the case of a jackpot, the jackpot type). As the variation time of the variation pattern effect of 5 seconds to 30 seconds specified in the variation pattern selection table 202d, for example, the variation time of 5 seconds to 30 seconds is defined.

The second random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter in which, for example, 1 is sequentially added in the range of 0 to 239, the maximum value (that is, 239) is reached, and then the counter returns to 0. Further, when the second random number counter C4 makes one round, the value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2 at that time is read as the initial value of the second random number counter C4. In the present embodiment, the value of the second random number counter C4 is updated periodically, for example, for each timer interrupt process, and it is detected that the ball has passed through either the left or right second entry port (through gate) 67. It is acquired at the time of this, and is stored in the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203c of the RAM 203.

The value of the random number that hits the normal symbol is set by the random number table per normal symbol (not shown) stored in the ROM 202 of the main control device, and the value of the second random number counter C4 is the normal symbol. If it matches the value of the random number that is the hit set by the hit random number table, it is determined to be a hit of the normal symbol. In addition, this random number table per normal symbol is used for the low probability time of the normal symbol (the period in which the normal symbol is in the normal state) and for the high probability time (the normal symbol) with a higher probability of hitting the normal symbol than the low probability time. It is divided into two types, one for (a period in which the time is shortened) and the other, and the number of random numbers that are big hits included in each is set differently. In this way, by making the number of random numbers to be hit different, the probability of being hit is changed between the low probability time of the normal symbol and the high probability time of the normal symbol.

When the probability of a normal symbol is low, there are 24 random numbers that can be hit by the normal symbol, and the range is "5 to 28". These random number values are stored in a random number table per ordinary symbol for low probability. As described above, when the probability of a normal symbol is low, the total number of random numbers that become a jackpot is 24 while the total number of random numbers is 240, so the probability of a jackpot of a special symbol is "1/10".

When the ball passes through the normal entry port 67 when the pachinko machine 10 has a low probability of the normal symbol, the value of the random number counter C4 per second is acquired, and the normal symbol is displayed on the second symbol display device 83. The variable display is executed for 30 seconds. Then, if the value of the acquired second random number counter C4 is in the range of "5 to 28", it is determined that the player has won, and after the variation display in the second symbol display device 83 is completed, the stop symbol (second symbol) is completed. ), The symbol "○" is lit and displayed, and the first ball entry port 64 is opened only "0.2 seconds x 1 time". In the present embodiment, when the pachinko machine 10 has a low probability of a normal symbol, the first ball entry port 64 is opened only "0.2 seconds x 1 time" when the normal symbol hits. , The opening time and the number of times may be set arbitrarily. For example, it may be opened "0.5 seconds x 2 times".

On the other hand, when there is a high probability of a normal symbol, there are 200 random values that are big hits of the normal symbol, and the range is "5 to 204". These random number values are stored in a random number table per ordinary symbol for high probability. As described above, when the probability of the special symbol is low, the total number of random random values is 200 while the total number of random numbers is 240, so the probability of the special symbol being a jackpot is "1 / 1.2".

When the pachinko machine 10 has a high probability of a normal symbol and the ball passes through the normal entry port 67, the value of the random number counter C4 per second is acquired, and the normal symbol is displayed on the second symbol display device 83. The variable display is executed for 3 seconds. Then, if the value of the acquired second random number counter C4 is in the range of "5 to 204", it is determined that the winning symbol has been won, and after the variation display in the second symbol display device 83 is completed, the stop symbol (second symbol) is completed. ), The symbol "○" is lit and displayed, and the first ball entry port 64 is opened "1 second x 2 times". In this way, when the probability of the normal symbol is high, the time of variable display is very short, "30 seconds → 3 seconds", as compared with the case of the low probability of the normal symbol, and further, the first ball opening 64 is released. Since the period is very long, "0.2 seconds x 1 time → 1 second x 2 times", it becomes easy for the ball to enter the first ball entry port 64. A table (not shown) storing a random number value for determining whether or not a normal symbol is hit from the value (random number value) of the second hit random number counter C4 is provided in the ROM 202. In the present embodiment, when the pachinko machine 10 has a high probability of a normal symbol, the first ball entry port 64 is opened only "1 second x 2 times" when the normal symbol hits, but it is opened. The time and number of times may be set arbitrarily. For example, it may be opened "3 seconds x 3 times".

The second initial value random number counter CINI2 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the second random number counter C4 (value = 0 to 239), and is updated once for each timer interruption process (see FIG. 16). At the same time, it is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 26).

As described above, the RAM 203 is provided with various counters and the like, and in the main control device 110, the jackpot lottery and the display in the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 are displayed according to the value of the counter or the like. It is possible to execute the main processing of the pachinko machine 10 such as setting and lottery of display results in the second symbol display device 83.

Returning to FIG. 6, the explanation will be continued. In addition to the various counters shown in FIG. 7, the RAM 203 has a stack area in which the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 201 and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 201 are stored, various flags and counters, I / O, and the like. It has a work area (work area) in which the value of is stored.

The RAM 203 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 115 to hold (back up) data even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all the data stored in the RAM 203 is backed up. ..

When the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the stack pointer at the time of the power failure (including the time when a power failure occurs; the same applies hereinafter) and the value of each register are stored in the RAM 203. On the other hand, at the time of turning on the power (including turning on the power by eliminating the power failure, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is cut off based on the information stored in the RAM 203. Writing to the RAM 203 is executed by the main process (see FIG. 26) when the power is cut off, and restoration of each value written in the RAM 203 is executed in the start-up process (see FIG. 25) when the power is turned on. The NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 is configured to input a power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like, and the power failure signal SG1 is the MPU201. When input to, the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 24) as the power failure process is immediately executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the RAM 203 includes a special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a, a special symbol 2 reserved ball storage area 203b, a normal symbol reserved ball storage area 203c, and a special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d. , Special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 203e, normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203f, probability changing counter 203g, time saving medium counter 203h, counter buffer 203i, variation execution flag 203j, variation order storage area 203k. , Other memory area 203z.

The special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a is a storage area dedicated to the first ball entry port 64a (first special symbol), and has one execution area and four reserved areas (reserved first area to reserved fourth area). In each of these areas, the values of the first random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter C3 are stored.

More specifically, at the timing when the ball wins the first ball opening 64a (starting winning), each value of each counter C1 to C3 is acquired, and the acquired data is the four holding areas (holding first). Among the vacant areas (1 area to 4th area on hold), the areas with the smallest area numbers (1st to 4th) are stored in order. That is, the smaller the area number, the data corresponding to the oldest prize in time is stored, and the data corresponding to the oldest prize in time is stored in the reserved first area. If data is stored in all four holding areas, nothing is newly stored.

After that, when the special symbol 1 is drawn in the main control device 110, the values of the counters C1 to C3 stored in the reserved first area of the special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a are transferred to the execution area. A determination such as a special symbol lottery is performed based on the respective values of the counters C1 to C3 that are shifted (moved) and stored in the execution area.

When the data is shifted from the hold 1st area to the execution area, the hold 1st area becomes empty. Therefore, a shift process is performed in which the winning data stored in the other holding areas (holding 2nd area to holding 4th area) is packed into the holding area (holding 1st area to holding 3rd area) having a smaller area number. Will be done. In the present embodiment, in the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a, the data is shifted only in the holding area (second holding area to fourth holding area) in which the winning data is stored.

In this pachinko machine 10, as soon as a ball wins a prize (starting prize) in the first ball opening 64a and each value of each counter C1 to C3 is acquired according to the starting winning, the winning information including those values is obtained. The command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. When the winning information command is received by the voice lamp control device 113, the voice lamp control device 113 extracts each value of each of the counters C1 to C3 from the winning information command, and uses them as winning information in the winning information storage area of the RAM 233. Store in 223a.

The special symbol 2 reserved ball storage area 203b is a storage area dedicated to the second ball entry port 64b (second special symbol), and the first ball entry port 64a (with respect to the above-mentioned special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a). The only difference is that the first special symbol) is changed to the second entrance 64b (second special symbol), so detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The normal symbol holding ball storage area 203c has one execution area and four holding areas (holding first area to holding fourth area), similarly to the special symbol 1 holding ball storage area 203a or the special symbol 2 holding ball storage area 203b. ) And. A second random number counter C4 is stored in each of these areas.

More specifically, the value of the counter C4 is acquired at the timing when the ball passes through either the left or right normal entry port 67, and the acquired data is the four reserved areas (holding first area to holding first). Among the vacant areas (4 areas), the areas with the smallest area numbers (1st to 4th) are stored in order. That is, similarly to the special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a or the special symbol 2 reserved ball storage area 203b, the winning order is maintained and the data corresponding to the winning is stored. If data is stored in all four holding areas, nothing is newly stored.

After that, when the lottery for winning the normal symbol is performed in the main control device 110, the value of the counter C4 stored in the hold first area of the normal symbol hold ball storage area 203c is shifted to the execution area ( It is moved), and a determination such as a lottery for winning a normal symbol is performed based on the value of the counter C4 stored in the execution area.

When the data is shifted from the reserved first area to the execution area, the reserved first area becomes empty. Therefore, as in the case of the special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a or the special symbol 2 reserved ball storage area 203b, other The shift processing is performed to pack the winning data stored in the holding area of No. 1 into the holding area 1 smaller than the area number. Also, the data shift is performed only in the reserved area where the winning data is stored.

The special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d is a variable display (third symbol) of the special symbol (first symbol) performed by the first symbol display device 37 based on the entry (starting prize) into the first entry port 64a. It is a counter that counts the number of reserved balls (the number of times of waiting) of the variable display (variation display performed by the display device 81) up to four times. The initial value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d is set to zero, and the maximum value is 8 each time a ball enters the first entry port 64a and the number of reserved balls in the variable display increases. 1 is added (see S604 in FIG. 26). On the other hand, the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d is decremented by 1 each time the variation display of the special symbol 1 is newly executed (see S205 in FIG. 22).

The value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d (the number of times the variable display is held in the special symbol 1 N1) or the value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 203e (the number of times the variable display is held in the special symbol 2 N2) is reserved. The voice lamp control device 113 is notified by the ball number command (see S208 and S213 in FIG. 17 and S605 and S612 in FIG. 21). The hold ball number command is a command transmitted from the main control device 110 to the voice lamp control device 113 every time the value of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter 203d or the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter 203e is changed. Is.

The voice lamp control device 113 is mainly controlled by the hold ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110 each time the value of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter 203d or the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter 203e is changed. It is possible to acquire the value of the number of reserved balls of the variable display held in the device 110 itself. As a result, the number of reserved balls in the variable display managed by the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 223b or the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 223c of the voice lamp control device 113 is held in the main control device 110 due to the influence of noise or the like. Even if the number of reserved balls in the actual fluctuation display is deviated from the actual number of reserved balls, the deviation can be corrected by the next received number of reserved balls command.

The voice lamp control device 113 manages the number of reserved balls based on the reserved ball number command, and each time the number of reserved balls changes, the display control device 114 is notified of the number of reserved balls. Send a ball count command. The display control device 114 displays the reserved ball number symbol in the small area Ds1 or the small area Ds2 of the third symbol display device 81 based on the reserved ball number notified by the display reserved ball number command.

The normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203f maximizes the number of reserved balls (waiting number) of the variable display of the normal symbol (second symbol) performed by the second symbol display device 83 based on the passage of the ball at the normal entry port 67. It is a counter that counts up to 4 times. The initial value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203f is set to zero, and each time a ball passes through the normal entry port 67 and the number of reserved balls in the variable display increases, 1 is added up to the maximum value 4. (See S804 in FIG. 23). On the other hand, the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is decremented by 1 each time the fluctuation display of the normal symbol (second symbol) is newly executed (see S805 in FIG. 23).

If the value of the normal symbol hold ball number counter 203f (the number of hold times M of the variation display in the normal symbol) is less than 4 when the ball passes through either the left or right normal entry port 67, the second random number counter is used. The value of C4 is acquired, and the acquired data is stored in the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203c (S706 in FIG. 22). On the other hand, if the value of the normal symbol holding ball number counter 203f is 4 when the ball passes through either the left or right normal entry port 67, nothing is newly stored in the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b. (S803: No in FIG. 23).

The probability changing counter 203g is a counter indicating whether or not the pachinko machine 10 is in the probability changing state of the special symbol (high probability state of the special symbol), and if the value of the probability changing counter 203g is 1 or more, the pachinko machine 10 Indicates that the special symbol is in the probabilistic state, and if the value of the probability change counter 203g is 0, it indicates that the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the special symbol (low probability state of the special symbol). The initial value of the probability change counter 203g is set to zero, and at the timing when the specific winning opening (large opening opening) 65a is closed (that is, the end timing of the jackpot) in the final round of the jackpot in the main control device 110. A value is set according to the jackpot type. Specifically, 0 is set in the case of "big hit type A", and 100 is set in the case of "big hit type B" and "big hit type C". After that, while the value of the probability changing counter 203g is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted each time the variation effect of the special symbol is completed (S216 in FIG. 22).

When the special symbol 1 variation start process (see FIG. 18) or the special symbol 2 variation start process (see FIG. 19) is executed by the MPU 201, a special symbol lottery is performed. In the special symbol 1 fluctuation start processing or the special symbol 2 fluctuation start processing, the value of the probability change counter 203g is referred to, and if the value is 1 or more, it is special based on the first random number table 202a2 for high probability. While the symbol lottery is performed, if the value of the probability change counter 203e is 0, the special symbol lottery is performed based on the first random number table 202a1 for the low probability time.

The time saving medium counter 203h is a counter indicating whether or not the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal symbol time saving state. If the value of the time saving medium counter 203h is 1 or more, the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal symbol time saving state. If the value of the time reduction counter 203h is 0, it indicates that the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the normal symbol. The initial value of the time reduction / medium counter 203h is set to zero, and the main control device 110 closes the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a in the final round of the big hit (that is, the end timing of the big hit). A value is set according to the jackpot type. Specifically, 100 is set in the case of "big hit type A" and "big hit type B", and 0 is set in the case of "big hit type C". After that, 1 is subtracted every time the variation effect of the special symbol is completed until the value of the time reduction / medium counter 203h becomes 0 (S218 in FIG. 22).

When a lottery for winning a normal symbol is performed, the value of the time saving medium counter 203h is referred to, and if the value is 1 or more, a lottery for the normal symbol is performed based on the random number table per normal symbol for high probability time. On the other hand, if the value of the time saving / medium counter 203h is 0, a lottery of ordinary symbols is performed based on a random number table per ordinary symbol for low probability time (see S710 and S711 in FIG. 22).

As described above, the counter buffer 203i is a buffer area used for counting each counter value.

The variation execution flag 203j is a flag indicating whether the first special diagram is preferentially changed or the second special symbol is preferentially changed. It should be noted that this flag is an area that is backed up even when the power is cut off, and in the initial state where the RAM is cleared or the like, the first special symbol is set with priority.

The variable order storage area 203k is an area for storing the winning order for each of the reserved data stored in the special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a and the special symbol 2 reserved ball storage area 203b. Eight storage areas are set in the variable order storage area 203k, and the order is stored in the previous storage area in the order of winning. The storage area is also shifted based on the start of fluctuation of the special symbol.

The explanation will be continued by returning to FIG. As described above, the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 is provided with a ROM 202 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 201. The ROM 202 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11.

FIG. 9A is a diagram schematically showing the contents of the ROM 202 provided in the main control device 110. As shown in FIG. 9A, the ROM 202 is provided with at least a first hit random number table 202a, a first hit type selection table 202b, a second hit random number table 202c, and a variation pattern selection table 202d. There is.

As described above, the first random number table 202a is a table in which the value of the random number that is the big hit of the special symbol is defined. When the random number value defined in the first random number table 202a and the value of the first random number counter C1 match, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit. In addition, the first random number table 202a includes a table for determining whether or not the special symbol is a big hit when the special symbol has a low probability (first random number table 202a for low probability) and a high special symbol. There is a table (first random number table 202a for high probability) for determining whether or not it is a big hit of a special symbol at the time of probability, and the number of random numbers that are big hits included in each table is different. There is. In this way, by making the number of random numbers that become big hits different, the probability of becoming a big hit is changed between the low probability time of the special symbol and the high probability time of the special symbol. In the first random number table 202a for high probability, the small hit determination value is set to "30 to 39". On the other hand, the small hit determination value is not set in the first random number table 202a for low probability.

As a result, in the normal game state in which the first special symbol is preferentially changed, it is possible to prevent the small hit from being established, and it becomes easy to identify that the winning two rounds are the small hits. Can be suppressed. In addition, since it is easy to win the jackpot C during the time saving in the probabilistic game state in which the second special symbol is preferentially changed, it is easy to win the jackpot C. It can be difficult to identify whether it is a hit, and the player can play for a longer time.

The first hit type selection table 202b (see FIG. 9C) is a data table in which the determination value of the first hit type counter C2 for determining the jackpot type is set for each jackpot type. .. As shown in FIG. 9 (c), the first hit type selection table 202b includes the selection table 202b1 for special figure 1 dedicated to the first special symbol (see FIG. 10 (a)) and the special figure 2 dedicated to the second special symbol. It is composed of a selection table 202b2 (see FIG. 10B).

As shown in FIG. 10A, the selection table 202b1 for special figure 1 is set so that the jackpot A and the jackpot B can be selected respectively, and the value of the first hit type counter C2 is set as the determination value of the jackpot A. "0 to 19" is set as the determination value of the jackpot B, and "20 to 99" is set. Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, the selection table 202b2 for special figure 2 is set so that the jackpot A, the jackpot B, and the jackpot C can be selected respectively, and the first hit type is set as the determination value of the jackpot A. The value "0 to 19" of the counter C2 is set to "20 to 59" as the determination value of the jackpot B, and "60 to 99" is set as the determination value of the jackpot C.

The second hit random number table 202c (see FIG. 9A) is a data table in which the hit determination value of the normal symbol is stored. As shown in FIG. 9A, when the probability of the normal symbol is low (during the normal state of the normal symbol), the value of the second random number counter C3 stored in the second random number counter buffer is in the range of 5 to 28. In the case of, it is judged to be a hit of a normal symbol. As described above, when it is determined that the normal symbol is a hit, the symbol "○" is lit and displayed as a stop symbol (second symbol) after the variation display in the second symbol display device 83 is completed. , The electric accessory attached to the first ball entry port 64 is opened only for "0.2 seconds x 1 time".

On the other hand, when the probability of the normal symbol is high (during the time saving state of the normal symbol), it is determined that the normal symbol is a hit when the value of the second random number counter C3 is in the range of 5 to 204. As described above, when it is determined that the normal symbol is a hit, the symbol "○" is lit and displayed as a stop symbol (second symbol) after the variation display in the second symbol display device 83 is completed. , The electric accessory attached to the first ball entry port 64 is opened "1 second x 2 times".

The variation pattern selection table 202d (see FIG. 9D) is a data table used for determining the variation pattern display mode, and the display mode is defined for each value of the variation type counter CS1. In this variation pattern selection table 202d, a plurality of different tables corresponding to the lottery results of special symbols are defined. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9 (d), the variation pattern selection table 202d is a jackpot variation pattern table 202d1 (see FIG. 11 (b)) dedicated to the case where the hit / fail determination result is a jackpot, and the hit / fail determination. If the result is out of order and the game is in the normal gaming state, the dedicated out-of-order (normal) fluctuation pattern table 202d2 (see FIG. 11 (c)) and the pass / fail judgment result are out of order, and if the result is in the probabilistic gaming state, the out-of-specification is out. It is configured at least by the use (probability variation) variation pattern selection table 202d3 (see FIG. 11D). In addition, although not shown, a variation pattern selection table for the reduced working hours game state and the like are set.

The explanation will be continued by returning to FIG. The input / output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 via a bus line 204 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 205 is centered on the lower side of the payout control device 111, the voice lamp control device 113, the first symbol display device 37, the second symbol display device 83, the second symbol hold lamp 84, and the opening / closing plate of the specific winning opening 65a. A solenoid 209 consisting of a large opening solenoid for driving the opening and closing and a solenoid for driving an electric accessory is connected to the front side, and the MPU 201 sends various commands and control signals to these via the input / output port 205. To send.

Further, various switches 208 including a group of switches and sensors (not shown) and a RAM erasing switch circuit 253 provided in the power supply device 115, which will be described later, are connected to the input / output port 205, and the MPU 201 is output from the various switches 208. Various processes are executed based on the signal and the RAM erase signal SG2 output from the RAM erase switch circuit 253.

The payout control device 111 drives the payout motor 216 to control the payout of prize balls and rented balls. The MPU 211, which is an arithmetic unit, has a ROM 212 that stores a control program and fixed value data executed by the MPU 211, and a RAM 213 that is used as a work memory or the like.

The RAM 213 of the payout control device 111, like the RAM 203 of the main control device 110, has a stack area in which the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 211 and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 211 are stored, and various flags and counters. It has a work area (work area) in which values such as I / O are stored. The RAM 213 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 115 to hold (back up) data even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all the data stored in the RAM 213 is backed up. Similar to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110, the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 is also configured to input the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, and the power failure signal SG1 is configured. When input to the MPU 211, the NMI interruption process (see FIG. 24) as the power failure process is immediately executed.

An input / output port 215 is connected to the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 via a bus line 214 composed of an address bus and a data bus. A main control device 110, a payout motor 216, a launch control device 112, and the like are connected to the input / output port 215, respectively. Further, although not shown, the payout control device 111 is connected to a prize ball detection switch for detecting the paid out prize balls. The prize ball detection switch is connected to the payout control device 111, but is not connected to the main control device 110.

When the payout control is executed, the payout motor 216 continuously pays out one prize ball at a time. More specifically, one prize ball is paid out every time the rotation amount of the payout motor 216 becomes a predetermined amount (for example, one rotation). Further, the rotation speed of the payout motor 216 is set so that a predetermined number (10) of prize balls are paid out in a predetermined time (10 seconds) by the payout motor 216. Further, every time a predetermined number (10) of prize balls are paid out, the payout of the prize balls is suspended for a predetermined period (1 second). As a result, when it is necessary to continuously pay out a large amount of prize balls, for example, during a big hit, the payout motor 216 keeps paying out the prize balls without rest, and the payout motor 216 is prevented from generating heat. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the pachinko machine 10 from failing due to melting of the resin portion and the elastic body portion of the pachinko machine 10 due to the heat generated by the payout motor 216. Further, the heat generated in the payout motor 216 propagates to the touchable portion of the pachinko machine 10 (for example, the portion touched by the player such as the lower plate unit 15 and the handle 51), causing the player to be injured such as a burn. It can be suppressed. The number of payouts and the payout pause period until the payout of the prize balls is stopped by the payout motor 216 are not limited to this, and may be arbitrarily determined as long as the heat generation of the payout motor 216 can be suppressed. can. For example, the payout may be suspended every time 5 or 25 prize balls are paid out by the payout motor 216. Further, for example, the rest period may be 0.5 seconds or 3 seconds.

The launch control device 112 controls the ball launch unit 112a so that when the main control device 110 gives an instruction to launch the ball, the launch strength of the ball corresponds to the amount of rotation of the operation handle 51. The ball launching unit 112a includes a firing solenoid and an electromagnet (not shown), and the firing solenoid and the electromagnet are permitted to be driven when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, the operation handle is detected by the touch sensor 51a that the player is touching the operation handle 51, and the stop switch 51b for stopping the firing of the ball is turned off (not operated). The firing solenoid is excited in response to the amount of rotation of the 51, and the ball is fired with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the operation handle 51.

The voice lamp control device 113 outputs voice in a voice output device (speaker, etc. not shown) 226, outputs lighting and extinguishing in a lamp display device (illumination units 29 to 33, display lamp 34, etc.) 227, and produces a variation pattern (variable pattern effect). It controls the setting of the display mode of the third symbol display device 81 performed by the display control device 114 such as (variable display). The MPU 221 which is an arithmetic unit has a ROM 222 which stores a control program executed by the MPU 221, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 223 which is used as a work memory and the like.

An input / output port 225 is connected to the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 via a bus line 224 composed of an address bus and a data bus. A main control device 110, a display control device 114, an audio output device 226, a lamp display device 227, a frame button 22, and the like are connected to the input / output port 225, respectively.

The voice lamp control device 113 monitors the input from the frame button 22, and when the frame button 22 is operated by the player, the stage displayed on the third symbol display device 81 can be changed, or at the time of super reach. The audio output device 226 and the lamp display device 227 are controlled so as to change the effect content, and the display control device 114 is instructed. When the stage is changed, a rear image change command including information about the changed stage is transmitted to the display control device 114 in order to display the rear image corresponding to the changed stage on the third symbol display device 81. .. Here, the back image is an image displayed on the back side of the third symbol, which is the main image displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

The voice lamp control device 113 determines an error according to a command from the main control device 110 and the status of various devices connected to the voice lamp control device 113, and displays and controls an error command including the type of the error. It is transmitted to the device 114. The display control device 114 controls the third symbol display device 81 to display an error message image according to the error type (for example, vibration error) indicated by the received error command without delay.

Here, the ROM 222 and the RAM 223 of the audio lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. 12. At least the fluctuation pattern table is stored in the ROM 222 of the voice lamp control device 113. Since the fluctuation pattern table is already known, it will be briefly described, but based on the fluctuation pattern command output from the main controller 110, the rough fluctuation content (variation time, fluctuation type) indicated by the fluctuation pattern command is shown. (Reach, disengagement, etc.)) to determine more detailed fluctuation details. This makes it possible to determine a wider variety of variation modes.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the RAM 223 of the voice lamp control device 113 includes a winning information storage area 223a, a special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 223b, a special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 223c, and a fluctuation start flag 223d. , The stop type selection flag 223e, the preceding special figure 1 reserved ball number counter 223f, the preceding special figure 2 holding ball number counter 223g, the special figure 1 advance winning flag 223h, and the special figure 2 advance winning flag 223i are at least. It is provided.

The winning information storage area 223a has one execution area and four areas (first area to fourth area), and each of these areas has each of the counters C1 to C3 which are the winning information. Each value is stored. In the pachinko machine 10, each value of the first random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter C3 acquired according to the start prize when the main control device 110 wins the start prize. Therefore, various information (whether or not, stop type, fluctuation pattern) obtained when a special symbol corresponding to the start winning is drawn is predicted (estimated) by the main control device 110, and the predicted various information is obtained. , The main control device 110 notifies the voice lamp control device 113 by a winning information command.

When the winning information command is received, the voice lamp control device 113 extracts various information (win / fail, stop type, fluctuation pattern) notified by the winning information command as winning information, and the winning information is the winning information. It is stored in the storage area 223a. More specifically, the extracted winning information is stored in order from the area with the smallest area number (1st to 4th) among the vacant areas of the 4 areas (1st to 4th areas). Will be done. That is, the smaller the area number, the data corresponding to the oldest prize in time is stored, and the data corresponding to the oldest prize in time is stored in the first area.

The special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 223b is a variable effect (variable display) performed by the first symbol display device 37 (and the third symbol display device 81), similarly to the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203c of the main control device 110. ), Which is a counter that counts the number of reserved balls (number of standbys) of the variable effect held in the main control device 110 up to four times.

As described above, the voice lamp control device 113 cannot directly access the main control device 110 and acquire the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c stored in the RAM 203 of the main control device 110. Therefore, the voice lamp control device 113 counts the number of reserved balls based on the reserved ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110, and the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 223b manages the reserved ball number. It has become.

Specifically, in the main control device 110, when the number of reserved balls in the variable display is added by entering the ball into the first ball entry port 64a, or in the main control device 110, the variable display in the special symbol is executed. When the number of reserved balls is subtracted, a hold ball number command indicating the value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d after addition or subtraction is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113.

When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the hold ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110, the voice lamp control device 113 acquires the value of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter 203d of the main control device 110 from the hold ball number command. It is stored in the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 223b (see S1610 in FIG. 31). In this way, the voice lamp control device 113 updates the value of the special symbol hold ball number counter 223b according to the hold ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110, so that the special symbol hold ball number counter of the main control device 110 is used. The value can be updated while synchronizing with 203d.

The value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 223b is used for displaying the reserved ball number symbol in the third symbol display device 81. That is, in response to the reception of the hold ball number command, the voice lamp control device 113 stores the hold ball number indicated by the command in the special symbol hold ball number counter 223b, and also stores the stored special symbol 1 hold ball number counter. In order to notify the display control device 114 of the value of 223b, a display hold ball number command is transmitted to the display control device 114.

When the display control device 114 receives this display hold ball number command, the hold ball number value indicated by the command, that is, the hold ball number corresponding to the value of the special symbol hold ball number counter 223b of the voice lamp control device 113. The drawing of the image is controlled so that the symbol is displayed in the small area Ds1 of the third symbol display device 81. As described above, the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b is changed while synchronizing with the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203a of the main control device 110. Therefore, the number of reserved ball number symbols displayed in the small area Ds1 of the third symbol display device 81 can also be changed while synchronizing with the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203a of the main control device 110. Therefore, the third symbol display device 81 can accurately display the number of reserved spheres on which the variable display is suspended.

The special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 223c is a reserved ball number counter dedicated to the second entry openings 64b and 64b2 (second special symbol), and is the second reserved ball number counter with respect to the above-mentioned special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 223b. The only difference is that the 1 ball entry port 64a (first special symbol) is changed to the second ball entry ports 64b and 64b2 (second special symbol), so detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The variation start flag 223d is turned on when a variation pattern command transmitted from the main control device 110 is received (see S1701 in FIG. 37), and is turned off when the variation display is set in the third symbol display device 81. (See S1902 in FIG. 39). When the variation start flag 223d is turned on, the variation pattern command for display is set based on the variation pattern extracted from the received variation pattern command.

The display variation pattern command set here is stored in the command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 223, and is included in the command output process (S1502) of the main process (see FIG. 35) executed by the MPU 221. It is transmitted to the display control device 114. By receiving this display variation pattern command, the display control device 114 causes the third symbol display device 81 to display the variation of the third symbol with the variation pattern indicated by the display variation pattern command. The display control of the fluctuation effect is started.

The stop type selection flag 223e is turned on when a stop type command transmitted from the main control device 110 is received (see S1604 in FIG. 36), and is turned off when the stop type is set in the third symbol display device 81. (See S1907 in FIG. 39). When the stop type selection flag 223e is turned on, the stop type extracted from the received stop type command (in the case of a big hit, the big hit type) is set. Further, the set stop type is notified to the display control device 114 by the display stop type command. In the display control device 114, the stop display of the variation effect is displayed so that the stop symbol corresponding to the stop type indicated by the display stop type command received from the voice lamp control device 113 is stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Is controlled.

The preceding special figure 1 reserved ball number counter 223f is a counter in which 1 is added when the game ball passes through the passage port when the distribution member 900 is oriented in the direction of distributing the game ball to the first entry port 64a.

The preceding special figure 2 holding ball number counter 223g passes through the passing opening when the sorting member 900 is oriented in the direction of distributing the game ball to the second entry opening with respect to the preceding special figure 2 holding ball number counter 223f. Then, it differs in that 1 is added.

The special figure 1 advance winning flag 223h is a flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the passing opening when the sorting member 900 is facing in the direction of being distributed to the first entry opening 64a. With this flag, it is possible to determine whether or not the game ball has entered the first entry port 64a after the game ball has passed through the passage opening. In the present embodiment, if the ball does not enter the first ball opening 64a even after 3 seconds have passed since the special figure 1 advance winning flag 223h is turned on, the ball is not entered into the first ball opening 64a. It can be determined that the distribution unit 640 has been discharged to the outside.

The special figure 2 advance winning flag 223i is a flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the passing opening when the sorting member 900 is facing in the direction of being distributed to the second entry opening 64b. With this flag, it is possible to determine whether or not the game ball has entered the second entry port 64b after the game ball has passed through the passing opening. In the present embodiment, if the ball does not enter the second entry slot 64b even after 3 seconds have passed since the special figure 2 advance winning flag 223i is turned on, the ball does not enter the second entry opening 64b. It can be determined that the distribution unit 640 has been discharged to the outside.

The RAM 223 also has a command storage area (not shown) that temporarily stores commands received from the main control device 110 until processing corresponding to the commands is performed. The command storage area is composed of a ring buffer, and data is read / written by a FIFO (First In First Out) method. When the command determination process (see FIG. 36) of the voice lamp processing device 113 is executed, the command stored first among the unprocessed commands stored in the command storage area is read out, and the command determination process causes the command determination process to be performed. The command is parsed and processing is performed according to the command.

The explanation will be continued by returning to FIG. The display control device 114 is connected to the voice lamp control device 113 and the third symbol display device 81, and based on the command received from the voice lamp control device 113, the third symbol display (variation) in the third symbol display device 81 is displayed. It controls the production) and continuous notice production. Since the details of the display control device 114 are known, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The power supply device 115 is provided with a power supply unit 251 for supplying power to each part of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 252 for monitoring power failure due to a power failure, and a RAM erasing switch 122 (see FIG. 3). It has an erasing switch circuit 253. The power supply unit 251 is a device that supplies the required operating voltage to each of the control devices 110 to 114 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As an outline, the power supply unit 251 takes in an AC 24 volt voltage supplied from the outside, and has a 12 volt voltage for driving various switches such as various switches 208, a solenoid such as a solenoid 209, and a motor. A 5 volt voltage for logic, a backup voltage for RAM backup, and the like are generated, and these 12 volt voltage, 5 volt voltage, and backup voltage are supplied to each control device 110 to 114 and the like.

The power failure monitoring circuit 252 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 and the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 monitors the DC stable 24 volt voltage, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251. When this voltage becomes less than 22 volt, it is determined that a power failure (power failure, power failure) has occurred. Then, the power failure signal SG1 is output to the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111. By the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. The power supply unit 251 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, for a sufficient time for executing the NMI interrupt process even after the voltage of DC stable 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is configured to maintain normal values. Therefore, the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 24).

The RAM erase switch circuit 253 is a circuit for outputting the RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing the backup data to the main control device 110 when the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3) is pressed. When the RAM erasing signal SG2 is input when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the main control device 110 clears the backup data and issues a payout initialization command for clearing the backup data in the payout control device 111. It transmits to the device 111.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 13 to 15, the display mode of the reserved symbol in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 13 shows the display timing of the display mode displayed on the third symbol display device 81 before the ball passes through the passage port (ball entry sensor 640a) of the distribution unit 640 and enters the first ball entry port 64a. It is a timing chart.

FIG. 13A is a timing chart when the game ball passes through the passing port and then enters the first ball entry port 64a before the ball entry determination period (3 seconds) elapses. In the small area Ds1, two effect symbols "white square symbols" indicating that the game ball has passed through the passage opening are displayed, and two "white circle symbols" which are reserved symbols of the first special symbol are displayed. (See FIG. 14). Here, in the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the passage port, the distribution member 900 can be distributed to the first ball entry port 64a with the accommodating portion 900a facing upward. In the small area Ds1, the "white square symbol" is displayed at the youngest position in the winning order (see FIG. 14 (b)). After that, when the game ball enters the first ball entry port 64a within 3 seconds, the "white circle symbol" which is the reserved symbol of the first special symbol is displayed inside the "white square symbol" (FIG. 15 (a). )reference). When the white circle symbol is displayed, the effect symbol is continuously displayed until the reserved symbol is hidden.

As a result, the player recognizes that the fused symbol in which the white circle symbol is displayed inside the square symbol is the reserved symbol of the first special symbol. Therefore, it can be recognized as an effect in which the reserved symbol is displayed until the effect symbol is displayed and the white circle symbol is displayed. Therefore, the player can recognize that the hold of the first special symbol is displayed at the timing when the effect symbol is displayed, and can reduce the discomfort due to the time difference until the ball actually enters the first ball entry port 64a.

FIG. 13B is a diagram showing the display timing of the display mode when the ball enters the passing port and does not enter the first ball entry port 64a even after the ball entry determination period has elapsed. When the distribution member 900 faces the direction of distribution to the first ball entry port at the timing of entering the ball, an effect symbol is added to the small area Ds1 and displayed as shown in FIG. 14 (b). do. After that, if the ball does not enter the first ball entry port 64a even after the ball entry determination period (3 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed, the effect symbol is hidden as shown in FIG. 15 (b). Set.

In this way, by hiding the effect symbol at the timing when the ball entry determination period has elapsed, it is possible to notify the player that the ball has not entered the first ball entry port 64a. Therefore, the player can play the game while recognizing the exact number of reserved balls.

If the game ball passes through the passage port while the distribution member 900 is facing the position where the game ball is distributed to the second entry port 640b, the effect symbol "white square symbol" is displayed in the small area Ds2. To. As for the second special symbol, a white triangular symbol is displayed inside the white square symbol of the effect symbol.

The position of the distribution member 900 is configured to be identifiable by the rotation sensor 990. In the present embodiment, the position of the distribution member 900 is determined by the rotation sensor 990, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the position of the distribution member 900 may be determined each time by the ball entry port. .. Specifically, the distribution member 900 is configured to determine that the accommodating portion 900c is facing upward based on the fact that the ball has entered the first ball entry port 64a. With this configuration, the position of the distribution member 900 can be determined without providing a dedicated sensor or the like. Further, even if the distribution member 900 is rotated due to vibration or the like, the position of the distribution member 900 can be correctly determined by updating and determining the position each time the ball enters the ball entry port.

<Regarding the control process of the main control device in the first embodiment>
Next, each control process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 16 to 27. The processing of the MPU 201 is roughly divided into a start-up process that is started when the power is turned on, a main process that is executed after the start-up process, and a timer that is started periodically (at intervals of 2 msec in this embodiment). There are an interrupt process and an NMI interrupt process that is activated by inputting the power failure signal SG1 to the NMI terminal. For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt process and the NMI interrupt process are first described, and then the start-up process is performed. And the main process will be explained.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110. The timer interrupt process is, for example, a periodic process executed every 2 milliseconds. In the timer interrupt process, first, the process of reading various winning switches is executed (S101). That is, the state of various switches connected to the main control device 110 is read, the state of the switch is determined, and the detection information (winning detection information) is saved.

Next, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S102). Specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is added by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (299 in this embodiment), it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203. Similarly, the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is added by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (239 in the present embodiment), it is cleared to 0 and the updated value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2. Is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

Further, the first random number counter C1, the first type counter C2, the stop type selection counter C3, and the second random number counter C4 are updated (S103). Specifically, the first random number counter C1, the first type counter C2, the stop type selection counter C3, and the second random number counter C4 are each added by 1, and their counter values are the maximum values (in the present embodiment). When it reaches 299,99,99,239, respectively, it clears to 0 respectively. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

Next, a special symbol variation process for setting a variation pattern of the third symbol by the third symbol display device 81 is executed, which is a process for displaying on the first symbol display device 37 (S104), and then the third symbol display device 81. 1 The start winning process associated with winning the ball opening 64 (starting winning) is executed (S105). The details of the special symbol variation process S104) and the start winning process (S105) will be described later with reference to FIGS. 17 to 21.

After the start winning process is executed, the normal symbol variation process, which is a process for displaying on the second symbol display device 83, is executed (S106), and the through gate passage process accompanying the passage of the ball at the normal entry port 67 is executed. Is executed (S107). The details of the normal symbol variation processing (S106) and the through gate passage processing (S107) will be described later with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23. After the through gate passage process is executed, the launch control process is executed (S108), and other processes that should be executed periodically are executed (S109) to end the timer interrupt process. The launch control process detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51 by the touch sensor 51a, and launches the ball on condition that the stop switch 51b for stopping the launch is not operated. It is a process of determining on / off of. The main control device 110 instructs the launch control device 112 to launch the sphere when the launch of the sphere is on.

Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the special symbol variation processing (S104) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing this special symbol variation processing (S104). This special symbol variation processing (S104) is executed in the timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 15), and the variation display of the special symbol (first symbol) performed by the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device. This is a process for controlling the variation display of the third symbol performed in 81.

In this special symbol variation processing, first, it is determined whether or not the present is a big hit of the special symbol (S201). As for the special symbol jackpot, the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 are displaying the special symbol jackpot (including during the special symbol jackpot game), and the special symbol. Includes the middle of a predetermined time after the jackpot game is over. As a result of the determination, if the special symbol is in the big hit (S201: Yes), this process is terminated as it is.

On the other hand, if it is not during the big hit of the special symbol (S201: No), it is determined whether or not the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S202), and the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changed. If it is not fluctuating (S202: No), the value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d (the number of times the variable display is held in the special symbol N1) and the value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 203e (variation display in the special symbol). Acquires the number of holds N2) (S203). Next, a variation execution determination process is executed in which it is determined whether the reserved ball of the special symbol 1 or the reserved ball of the special symbol 2 is used to execute the variation, and the variation execution flag 203j is set (S204). The variation execution determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

It is determined whether the variation execution flag 203j set by the variation execution determination process is the variation execution (1) in the special figure 1 (S205), and if it is not the variation execution (1) in the special figure 1 (S205: No). ), It is determined whether the variable execution flag 203j is the variable execution (2) in the special figure 2 (S210), and if it is not the variable execution (2) in the special figure 2 (S210: No), the present process is terminated as it is. ..

On the other hand, if the variable execution flag 203j is variable execution (1) in the special figure 1 (S205: Yes), the value (N1) of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d is subtracted by 1 (S206), and the value is changed by calculation. A hold ball number command indicating the value of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter 203d is set (S207). The reserved ball count command set here is stored in the ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and is executed in the external output process (S1101) of the main process (see FIG. 26) described later, which is executed by the MPU 201. , Is transmitted toward the voice lamp control device 113. When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the hold ball number command, the voice lamp control device 113 extracts the value of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter 203d from the hold ball number command, and transfers the extracted value to the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter 223b of the RAM 223. Store.

After the reserved ball number command is set by the process of S207, the data stored in the special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a is shifted (S208). In the process of S208, the data stored in the reserved first area to the reserved fourth area of the special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a is sequentially shifted to the execution area side. More specifically, in each area, such as hold 1st area → execution area, hold 2nd area → hold 1st area, hold 3rd area → hold 2nd area, hold 4th area → hold 3rd area, and so on. Shift the data. After shifting the data, the first symbol display device 37 executes a special symbol 1 variation start process for starting the variation display (S209). The special symbol 1 fluctuation start process will be described later with reference to FIG. 20.

In the process of S205, if the variation execution flag 203j is not the variation execution (1) in the special figure 1 (S205: No), it is determined whether the variation execution flag 203j is the variation execution (2) in the special figure 2 (2). S210), if the variable execution flag 203j is variable execution (2) in the special figure 2 (S210: Yes), the same processing as that for the reserved ball of the special symbol 1 described above is performed for the reserved ball of the special symbol 2. conduct.

Specifically, the value (N2) of the special symbol 2 reserved ball counter 203e is subtracted by 1 (S211), and a reserved ball number command indicating the value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball counter 203e changed by the calculation is set. (S212). The reserved ball count command set here updates the special symbol 2 reserved ball count counter 223c of the RAM 223. After setting the hold ball number command by the process of S212, the data stored in the special symbol 2 hold ball storage area 203b is shifted (S213), and the special symbol for starting the variable display on the first symbol display device 37 is started. 2 The fluctuation start process is executed (S214). The special symbol 2 fluctuation start processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

In the process of S202, if the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S202: Yes), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the variation display executed by the first symbol display device 37 has elapsed. (S215). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation display executed by the first symbol display device 37 is determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected by the fluctuation type counter CS1 (determined according to the fluctuation pattern command), and this fluctuation time. If has not elapsed (S215: No), the display of the first symbol display device 37 is updated (S216), and this process is terminated.

On the other hand, in the process of S215, if the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display being executed has elapsed (S215: Yes), the display mode corresponding to the stopped symbol of the first symbol display device 37 is set (S217). The stop symbol is set in advance by the special symbol 1 variation start process (S209) described later with reference to FIG. 19 or the special symbol 2 variation start process (S214) described later with reference to FIG. 20. When this special symbol 1 fluctuation start processing or special symbol 2 fluctuation start processing is executed, it is based on the values of various counters stored in the execution area of the special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a or the special symbol 2 reserved ball storage area 203b. Then, the stop symbol of the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 is set. More specifically, in the case of a big hit of the special symbol 1, it is determined whether it becomes a big hit A, a big hit B, or a big hit C according to the value of the first hit type counter C2, and it is special. In the case of the jackpot of the symbol 2, it is determined whether the jackpot A or the jackpot B is obtained according to the value of the first hit type counter C2.

In the present embodiment, when the jackpot A is reached, the blue LED is turned on in the first symbol display device 37, when the jackpot B is reached, the red LED is turned on, and when the jackpot C is reached, the red LED is turned on. Turn on the red LED and the blue LED. If it is off, the red LED and the green LED are turned on. The display of each LED is turned off when the next fluctuation display is started, but it may be turned on only for a few seconds after the fluctuation is stopped.

After the processing of S217 is completed, when the variation display being executed by the first symbol display device 37 is started, the display of the special symbol performed by the special symbol variation start processing (this lottery result) is special. It is determined whether the symbol is a big hit (S218). Then, if the result of this lottery is a big hit of a special symbol (S218: Yes), the start of the big hit is set (S219), and the process proceeds to S224.

On the other hand, in the processing of S218, if the lottery result of this time is out of the special symbol (S218: No), it is determined whether or not the value of the probability changing counter 203g is larger than 0 (S220), and the probability changing counter 203g is determined. When it is determined that the value is larger than 0 (S220: Yes), the value of the probability changing counter 203g is subtracted by 1 (S221), and the process is transferred to S222. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the probability change counter 203g is 0 (S220: No), the processing of S221 is skipped and the process proceeds to the processing of S222.

In the process of S222, it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving medium counter 203h is larger than 0 (S222), and if it is determined that the value of the time saving medium counter 203h is larger than 0 (S222: Yes), the time saving medium counter 203h is determined. The value of is subtracted by 1 (S223), and the process is transferred to S224. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the time saving / medium counter 203h is 0 (S222: No), the processing of S223 is skipped and the process proceeds to the processing of S224.

In the processing of S224 executed after the processing of S219, S222, or S223, the LED lighting and the third symbol display device 81, which are the display modes of the first symbol display device 37 corresponding to the stop symbol set in the processing of S217, are displayed. A stop command is set to synchronize the fluctuation stop of (S224).

Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the variation execution determination process (S204) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the variation execution determination process (S204). This variation execution determination process (S204) is a process executed in the special symbol variation process (see FIG. 17) of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 15), and is a process executed in the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display. The effect pattern (variation effect pattern) of the variation effect performed by the device 81 is based on the values of various counters stored in either the execution area of the special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a or the special symbol 2 hold ball storage area 203b. It is a process for determining whether to execute.

In the variation execution determination process, first, by setting the variation execution flag 203j to 0, initialization is performed (S301), and data in the variation order storage area 203k is acquired (S302). After that, the data in the variable order storage area 203k is shifted (S303). In the process of S303, the data stored in the first area to the eighth area of the variable order storage area 203k is sequentially shifted to the execution area side. More specifically, the first area → the execution area, the second area → the first area, the third area → the second area, the fourth area → the reserved third area, the fifth area → the fourth area, the sixth area → The data in each area is shifted such as 5th area, 7th area → 6th area on hold, 8th area → 7th area on hold, and so on. After shifting the data, it is determined whether or not the data in the execution area is the special figure 1 (1) (S304).

When it is determined in the process of S304 that the data in the execution area is the special figure 1 (1) (S304: Yes), the variable execution flag 203j is set to the variable execution (1) in the special figure 1 (S305). , Ends this process and returns to the special symbol variation process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the data in the execution area is not the special figure 1 (1) (S304: No), it is determined whether or not the data in the execution area is the special figure 2 (2) (S306). When it is determined in the process of S306 that the data in the execution area is the special figure 2 (2) (S306: Yes), the variable execution flag 203j is set to the variable execution in the special figure 2 (S307), and this process is performed. Is finished, and the process returns to the special symbol change processing.

When it is determined in the process of S306 that the data in the execution area is not the special figure 2 (2) (S306: No), since there is no reserved ball for variable execution, the variable execution flag 203j remains in the initial state and this process is performed. Is finished, and the process returns to the special symbol change processing.

Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the special symbol 1 variation start process (S209) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the special symbol 1 fluctuation start processing (S209). This special symbol 1 fluctuation start process (S209) is a process executed in the special symbol variation process (see FIG. 17) of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 16), and is a process of the special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a. This is a process for determining an effect pattern (variation effect pattern) of the variation effect performed by the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 based on the values of various counters stored in the execution area.

In the special symbol 1 fluctuation start processing, first, the first hit random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter of the special symbol 1 stored in the execution area of the special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a. Each value of C3 is acquired (S401), and it is determined whether or not the probability change is in progress (S402). Specifically, when the probabilistic change counter 203g is larger than 0, it is determined that the probabilistic change is in progress, and when the probabilistic change counter 203g is 0, it is determined that the probabilistic change is not in progress. When it is determined in the process of S402 that the probability is changing (S402: Yes), the lottery result is acquired based on the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value at the time of high probability of the first random number table 202a (S403). ), Move on to the processing of S405. Here, the lottery result of the special symbol is stored in the value of the first random number counter C1 updated in the process of S106 and the jackpot determination value (FIG. 9 (b)) of the first random number table 202a at the time of high probability. It is determined by comparing the values (winning values) that have been set one by one (S403). If the value of the first random number counter C1 is in the range of "0 to 29", it is determined to be a big hit, and if it is in the range of "30 to 399", it is determined to be out of range (see FIG. 9B). ).

On the other hand, when the probability change counter 203g is 0 and it is determined that the probability change is not in progress (S402: No), the lottery result is acquired based on the jackpot determination value and the small hit determination value at the low probability of the first random number table 202a. (S404), the process proceeds to S405. Here, the lottery result of the special symbol is stored in the value of the first random number counter C1 updated in the process of S106 and the jackpot determination value (FIG. 9 (b)) of the first random number table 202a at the time of high probability. It is determined by comparing the values (hit values) that have been set one by one (S404). If the value of the first random number counter C1 is in the range of "0 to 29", it is determined to be a big hit, and if it is in the range of "30 to 39", it is determined to be a small hit, and "40 to 399". If it is within the range of, it is determined to be out of range (see FIG. 9B).

Next, a winning information command including the lottery result is set (S405), and the process proceeds to S406. In the process of S406, it is determined whether or not the lottery result acquired in the process of S403 or S404 is a big hit. When it is determined that the lottery result acquired in the process of S403 or S404 is a big hit (S405: Yes), the selection table 202b1 for special figure 1 is based on the value of the first hit type counter C2 acquired in the process of S401. The display mode is set (S407), and the jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined based on the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1 (S408).

More specifically, the value of the first hit type counter C2 acquired in the process of S401 is compared with the random number value stored in the special figure 1 selection table 202b1 of the first hit type selection table 202b, and 3 It is determined what kind of jackpot is among the jackpots (big hit A, jackpot B, jackpot C) of different special symbols. As described above, if the value of the first hit type counter C2 is in the range of "0 to 19", it is determined to be a jackpot A (15R normal jackpot), and if it is in the range of "20 to 59", it is a jackpot. It is determined that it is B (15R probability variation jackpot), and if it is in the range of "60 to 99", it is determined to be jackpot C (2R probability variation jackpot) (see FIG. 10A).

In this process of S407, the display mode (lighting state of the LED 37a) of the first symbol display device 37 is set according to the determined jackpot type (big hit A, jackpot B, jackpot C). Further, the jackpot type (big hit A, jackpot B, jackpot C) is set as the stop type so that the stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot type is stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

Next, the fluctuation pattern of the jackpot is determined based on the selection table 202d1 for the special figure 1 of the fluctuation pattern selection table 202d (S408). When the variation pattern is set in the process of S408, the variation time (display time) of the variation effect in the first symbol display device 37 is set, and the third symbol display device 81 stops at the jackpot symbol. The fluctuation time of the symbol is determined. At this time, the value of the variation type counter CS1 stored in the counter buffer 203i of the RAM 203 is confirmed, and the variation time of the symbol variation such as normal reach and super reach is determined based on the value of the variation type counter CS1. The relationship between the numerical value of the variation type counter CS1 and the type of symbol variation is defined in the variation pattern selection table 202d (see FIGS. 11A to 11D). Specifically, in the case of a big hit, if the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1 is in the range of "0 to 50", it is normal reach (30 seconds), and if it is in the range of "51 to 179", it is super reach (60 seconds). , If it is in the range of "180 to 198", it becomes a fluctuation pattern of special reach (90 seconds) (see FIG. 11 (b)).

In the process of S406, when it is determined that the special symbol is out of alignment (S406: No), the display mode of the outlier is set (S409). In the process of S409, the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is set to the display mode corresponding to the out-of-order symbol, and the value of the stop type selection counter C3 stored in the execution area of the special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a. Based on the above, the stop type to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is determined. For example, as the stop type, "front and back out reach", "reach other than front and back off", "complete off" and the like are specified.

Next, the deviation pattern is determined based on the special drawing 1 selection table 202d1 of the fluctuation pattern selection table 202d (S410). Here, the display time of the first symbol display device 37 is set, and the fluctuation time of the third symbol until the third symbol display device 81 stops at the off symbol is determined. At this time, similarly to the processing of S407, the value of the variation type counter CS1 stored in the counter buffer 203i of the RAM 203 is confirmed, and the fluctuation of the symbol variation such as normal reach and super reach is confirmed based on the value of the variation type counter CS1. Determine the time. The relationship between the numerical value of the variation type counter CS1 and the type of symbol variation is defined in the variation pattern selection table 202d (see FIGS. 11A to 11D). Specifically, if the value of the variation type counter CS1 is in the range of "0 to 98", it is a short deviation (7 seconds), and if it is in the range of "99 to 198", if it is completely out of the range during the probabilistic change. If it is a long deviation (10 seconds), if the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1 is in the range of "0 to 149", it is normal reach (30 seconds), and if it is in the range of "150 to 197", it is super reach (60). Seconds), and if it is "198", it is a special reach (90 seconds).

When the processing of S407 or the processing of S410 is completed, next, a variation pattern command for notifying the display control device 114 of the variation pattern determined in the process of S407 or the process of S410 is set (S411). Next, a stop type command for notifying the display control device 114 of the stop type set in the process of S407 or the process of S410 is set (S412). These fluctuation pattern commands and stop type commands are stored in the ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and these commands are transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113 in the process of S1101 of the main process (FIG. 26). To. The voice lamp control device 113 transmits the stop type command as it is to the display control device 114. When the processing of S412 is completed, the process returns to the special symbol variation processing.

Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the special symbol 2 fluctuation start processing (S214) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the special symbol 2 fluctuation start processing (S214). This special symbol 2 fluctuation start process (S214) is a process executed in the special symbol variation process (see FIG. 17) of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 16), and is a process of the special symbol 2 reserved ball storage area 203b. This is a process for determining an effect pattern (variation effect pattern) of the variation effect performed by the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 based on the values of various counters stored in the execution area.

In this special symbol 2 fluctuation start processing, as in the special symbol 1 fluctuation start processing (S209), the first hit random number counter C1 of the special symbol 2 acquired by the processing of S501 and the first hit of the first random number table 202a. The lottery result is acquired based on the determination value of the random number table 202a. If it is determined in the process of S502 that the probability is changing (S502: Yes), the lottery result is acquired based on the big hit judgment value and the small hit judgment value at the time of high probability in the first random number table 202a (S502: Yes). In S503), if it is determined that the probability is not changing (S502: No), the lottery result is acquired based on the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value at the time of low probability in the first random number table 202a (S504). After that, a winning information command including the lottery result is set (S505), and it is determined whether or not the acquired lottery result is a big hit (S506).

When it is determined in the process of S506 that the acquired lottery result is a jackpot (S506: Yes), the jackpot display mode is set based on the value of the first hit type counter C2 acquired in the process of S501. (S507).

The specific content is the first symbol display according to the determined jackpot type (big hit A, jackpot B), as in the setting of the display mode (S407) at the time of the jackpot in the special symbol 1 fluctuation start processing (S209). The display mode of the device 37 (lighting state of the LED 37a) is set, and the jackpot type (big hit A, jackpot B) is set as the stop type. In this embodiment, the processing of S507 is set using the selection table 202b2 for special figure 2, which is different from the selection table 202b1 for special figure 1 used in the setting of the jackpot display mode of special symbol 1 (S407). Although it is done, it may be set using the same table.

Next, the fluctuation pattern at the time of a big hit is determined based on the selection table 202d2 for special figure 2 of the fluctuation pattern selection table 202d (S508), and the process proceeds to S511.

On the other hand, in the process of S506, when it is determined that the special symbol 2 is out of alignment (S506: No), the display mode of the outlier is set (S509). The specific content is the same as the setting (S409) of the display mode of the special symbol 1 fluctuation start processing (S209).

Next, the deviation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern selection table 202d (S510), and the process proceeds to S511.

When the processing of S508 or the processing of S510 is completed, next, a variation pattern command for notifying the display control device 114 of the variation pattern determined in the process of S508 or the process of S510 is set (S511). Next, a stop type command for notifying the display control device 114 of the stop type set in the process of S507 or the process of S509 is set (S512). These fluctuation pattern commands and stop type commands are stored in the ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and these commands are transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113 in the process of S1101 of the main process (FIG. 26). To. The voice lamp control device 113 transmits the stop type command as it is to the display control device 114. When the processing of S512 is completed, the process returns to the special symbol variation processing.

Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the start winning process (S105) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing this start winning process (S105). This start winning process (S105) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 16), determines whether or not there is a prize (starting prize) in the first ball opening 64, and when there is a starting winning. , The process for holding the value indicated by the various random number counters and the process for executing the pre-reading of the lottery result in the special symbol from the values indicated by the various held random number counters.

When the start winning process is executed, first, it is determined whether or not the ball has won a prize (starting prize) in the first ball opening 64 (S601). Here, the ball entering the first ball entry port 64 is detected over three timer interrupt processes. Then, when it is determined that the ball has won the first ball entry port 64 (S601: Yes), the value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d (the number of pending numbers N1 of the variation display in the special symbol) is acquired (S602). ). Then, it is determined whether or not the value (N1) of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d is less than the upper limit value (4 in this embodiment) (S603).

Then, whether or not there is a prize in the first ball opening 64 (S601: No), or even if there is a prize in the first ball opening 64, the value (N1) of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d is 4. If it is not less than (S603: No), the process proceeds to S608. On the other hand, if there is a prize in the first ball opening 64 (S601: Yes) and the value (N1) of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d is less than 4 (S603: Yes), the special symbol 1 is reserved. The value (N1) of the ball count counter 203d is added by 1 (S604). Then, a hold ball number command indicating the value of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter 203d changed by the calculation is set (S605).

The reserved ball count command set here is stored in the ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and is executed in the external output process (S1101) of the main process (see FIG. 26) described later, which is executed by the MPU 201. , Is transmitted toward the voice lamp control device 113. When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the hold ball number command, the voice lamp control device 113 extracts the value of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter 203d from the hold ball number command, and transfers the extracted value to the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter 223b of the RAM 223. Store.

After setting the hold ball number command by the processing of S605, the value of the first random number counter C1 updated in S103 of the timer interrupt processing described above is acquired (S606), and the first area of the variable order storage area 203k is acquired. Special figure 1 (1) is set (S607), and the process proceeds to S608. In the process of S607, the values of the special symbol 1 reserved ball counter 203d or the special symbol 2 reserved ball counter 203e are referred to, and if the total value is 1, the first area is set as the first area. Similarly, if the value is 2, the second area is used, if the value is 3, the third area is used, and if the value is 4, the fourth area is used as the first area. By discriminating the value set in the variation order storage area 203k by the variation execution determination process (S204) described above, the start port changes the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 as in the present embodiment. Even if there are two types of fluctuations, the fluctuations can be started in the order in which the starting openings are won.

In the process of S608, it is determined whether or not the ball has won a prize (starting prize) in the second entrance 64b (S608). When it is determined that the ball has won a prize in the second entry slot 64b (S608: Yes), the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 203e is subjected to the same processing as in the case of winning a prize in the first entry slot 64.

More specifically, if the value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 203e (the number of reserved balls N2 of the variation display in the special symbol) is acquired (S609) and the value is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment) ( S610: Yes), the value (N2) of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 203e is added by 1 (S611), and the reserved ball number command indicating the value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 203e is set (S612). Then, the value of the random number counter C1 per first is acquired (S613), special figure 2 (2) is set in the first area of the variable order storage area 203k (S614), and this process is terminated. The determination of the first area in S614 is performed in the same manner as in the process of S609.

Whether or not there is a prize in the second ball slot 64b (S608: No), or even if there is a prize in the second ball slot 64b, the value (N2) of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 203e is less than 4. If not (S610: No), this process is performed as it is.

Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the normal symbol variation processing (S106) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing this normal symbol variation processing (S106). This normal symbol variation process (S106) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 16), and is associated with the variation display of the second symbol performed by the second symbol display device 83 and the first ball entry port 64. This is a process for controlling the opening time of the electric accessory.

In this normal symbol variation processing, first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol (second symbol) is currently being hit (S701). As for the hitting of the normal symbol (second symbol), while the display indicating the hit is being made on the second symbol display device 83, the opening / closing control of the electric accessory attached to the first ball entry port 64 is performed. In the middle of being included. As a result of the determination, if the normal symbol (second symbol) is hit (S701: Yes), the present process is terminated as it is.

On the other hand, if the normal symbol (second symbol) is not hit (S701: No), it is determined whether or not the display mode of the second symbol display device 83 is changing (S702), and the second symbol display device is used. If the display mode of 83 is not changing (S702: No), the value of the normal symbol holding ball number counter 203f (number of holdings of variable display in the normal symbol M) is acquired (S703). Next, it is determined whether or not the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203f is larger than 0 (S704), and if the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203f is 0 (S704 :. No), this process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203f is not 0 (S704: Yes), the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203f is subtracted by 1 (S705).

Next, the data stored in the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203c is shifted (S706). In the process of S706, the data stored in the hold 1st area to the hold 4th area of the normal symbol hold ball storage area 203c is sequentially shifted to the execution area side. More specifically, in each area, such as hold 1st area → execution area, hold 2nd area → hold 1st area, hold 3rd area → hold 2nd area, hold 4th area → hold 3rd area, and so on. Shift the data. After shifting the data, the value of the second random number counter C4 stored in the execution area of the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203c is acquired (S707).

Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter 203h of the RAM 203 is larger than 0 (S708). The time-saving / medium-time counter 203h is a counter indicating whether or not the pachinko machine 10 is in the time-saving state of the normal symbol. If the value of the time-saving / medium-time counter 203h is larger than 0 (S708: Yes), the pachinko machine 10 is normal. It indicates that the time saving state of the symbol is shown, and if the value of the time saving medium counter 203h is 0 (S708: No), it indicates that the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the normal symbol.

If the value of the time reduction counter 203h is not 0 (that is, 1 or more) (S708: Yes), it is determined whether or not the special symbol is currently being hit (S709). As for the special symbol jackpot, the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 are displaying the special symbol jackpot (including during the special symbol jackpot game), and the special symbol. Includes the middle of a predetermined time after the jackpot game is over. As a result of the determination, if the special symbol is in the big hit (S709: Yes), the process proceeds to S711. In the present embodiment, during the big hit of the special symbol, the lottery of the ordinary symbol is less likely to be a hit. This is because the player hits the ball in an attempt to win the special winning opening 65a during the big hit of the special symbol (that is, during the special gaming state), so that the electric accessory attached to the first entry opening 64 is released. This is to prevent the ball that is to be won in the special winning opening 65a from entering the first winning opening 64 as much as possible. Since the special winning opening 65a is provided immediately below the first entry opening 64, even if the ball is suppressed from entering the first entry opening 64 during the big hit of the special symbol, the first Many balls enter the ball entry port 64. As a result, in most cases, the number of reserved balls for the first entry port 64 becomes the maximum (4 times) while the pachinko machine 10 is in the special gaming state.

In the processing of S709, if the special symbol is not in the jackpot (S709: No), the pachinko machine 10 is not in the special symbol jackpot and the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal symbol time saving state. Based on the value of the second random number counter C4 and the random number table per normal symbol for high probability, the lottery result of whether or not the normal symbol is hit is acquired (S710). Specifically, the value of the second random number counter C4 is compared with the random number value stored in the random number table per ordinary symbol for high probability. As described above, if the value of the second hit type counter C4 is in the range of "5 to 204", it is determined that the hit is a normal symbol, and if it is in the range of "0 to 4,205 to 239", it is determined to be a hit. It is determined that the normal symbol is out of alignment (see FIG. 9A).

In the process of S708, when the value of the time reduction / medium counter 203h is 0 (S708: No), the process proceeds to the process of S711. In the processing of S711, the pachinko machine 10 is in the big hit of the special symbol, or the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the normal symbol, so that the value of the second random number counter C4 acquired in the processing of S707 is low. Based on the random number table per normal symbol for probability time, the lottery result of whether or not the normal symbol is hit is acquired (S711). Specifically, the value of the second random number counter C4 is compared with the random number value stored in the random number table per ordinary symbol for low probability. As described above, if the value of the second hit type counter C4 is in the range of "5 to 28", it is determined that the hit is a normal symbol, and if it is in the range of "0 to 4,29 to 239", it is determined to be a hit. It is determined that the normal symbol is out of alignment (see FIG. 9A).

Next, it is determined whether the lottery result of the normal symbol acquired by the processing of S710 or S711 is a hit of the normal symbol (S712), and if it is determined to be a hit of the normal symbol (S712: Yes). , The display mode at the time of hit is set (S713). In the process of S713, after the variation display in the second symbol display device 83 is completed, the symbol “◯” is set to be lit and displayed as the stop symbol (second symbol).

Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving medium counter 203h is larger than 0 (S714), and if it is determined that the value of the time saving medium counter 203h is larger than 0 (S714: Yes), the special symbol is currently used. It is determined whether or not the jackpot is in progress (S715). As a result of the determination, if the special symbol is in the big hit (S715: Yes), the process proceeds to S717. In the present embodiment, during the big hit of the special symbol, in order to suppress the ball from entering the first entry port 64 as much as possible, even if the ball hits the normal symbol, it is the same as the case where the normal symbol is missed. The number of times the electric accessory is opened and the opening time are set.

In the processing of S715, if the special symbol is not in the jackpot (S715: No), the pachinko machine 10 is not in the special symbol jackpot and the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal symbol time saving state. The opening period of the electric accessory associated with 64 is set to 1 second, the number of times of opening is set to 2 (S716), and the process proceeds to S719.

In the process of S714, if the value of the time reduction counter 203h is 0 (S714: No), the process proceeds to the process of S717. In the processing of S717, since the pachinko machine 10 is in the big hit of the special symbol or the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the normal symbol, the opening period of the electric accessory attached to the first ball entry port 64 is set to 0. . In addition to setting for 2 seconds, the number of times of opening is set to 1 (S717), and the process proceeds to S719.

In the process of S712, when it is determined that the normal symbol is out of alignment (S712: No), the display mode at the time of out of alignment is set (S718). In the process of S718, after the variation display in the second symbol display device 83 is completed, the symbol "x" is set to be lit and displayed as the stop symbol (second symbol). When the setting of the display mode at the time of disconnection is completed, the process proceeds to S719.

In the process of S719, it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving medium counter 203h is larger than 0 (S719), and if the value of the time saving medium counter 203h is larger than 0 (S719: Yes), the fluctuation in the second symbol display device 83. The display fluctuation time is set to 3 seconds (S720), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the value of the time reduction / medium counter 203h is 0 (S719: No), the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display in the second symbol display device 83 is set to 30 seconds (S721), and this process is terminated. In this way, except during the big hit of the special symbol, when the probability of the normal symbol is high, the time of variable display is very short, "30 seconds → 3 seconds", as compared with the time of the low probability of the normal symbol, and further. Since the release period of the first ball entry port 64 is very long, "0.2 seconds x 1 time → 1 second x 2 times", it becomes easy for the ball to enter the first ball entry port 64.

In the process of S702, if the display mode of the second symbol display device 83 is changing (S702: Yes), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the variation display executed by the second symbol display device 83 has elapsed. (S722). The fluctuation time here is a time preset by the process of S720 or the process of S721 before the variation display is started in the second symbol display device 83.

If the fluctuation time has not elapsed in the process of S722 (S722: No), this process ends. On the other hand, in the process of S722, if the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display being executed has elapsed (S722: Yes), the stop display of the second symbol display device 83 is set (S723). In the processing of S723, if the lottery of ordinary symbols is a hit and the display mode is set by the processing of S713, the "○" symbol as the second symbol is stopped and displayed (lights up) on the second symbol display device 83. Is set to be displayed). On the other hand, if the lottery of the normal symbol is out of order and the display mode is set by the processing of S718, the "x" symbol as the second symbol is stopped and displayed (lighted up) on the second symbol display device 83. Is set to. When the stop display is set by the process of S723, and then the second symbol display update process (see S1107) of the main process (see FIG. 26) is executed, the variation display in the second symbol display device 83 is displayed. When the process is completed, the stop symbol (second symbol) is stopped and displayed (lighted) on the second symbol display device 83 in the display mode set in the process of S713 or the process of S718.

Next, when the variation display being executed in the second symbol display device 83 is started, is the lottery result (current lottery result) of the ordinary symbol performed by the ordinary symbol variation process a hit of the ordinary symbol? Is determined (S724). If the result of the lottery this time is a hit of a normal symbol (S724: Yes), the opening / closing control start of the electric accessory attached to the first ball entry port 64 is set (S725), and this process is terminated. When the opening / closing control start of the electric accessory is set by the process of S725, and then the electric accessory opening / closing process (see S1105) of the main process (see FIG. 26) is executed, the opening / closing control of the electric accessory is controlled. Is started, and the opening / closing control of the electric accessory is continued until the opening time and the number of opening times set in the processing of S716 or the processing of S717 are completed. On the other hand, in the process of S724, if the result of the lottery this time is out of the normal symbol (S724: No), the process of S725 is skipped and the present process is terminated.

Next, the through-gate passage process (S107) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 23. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the through gate passing process (S107). This through gate passage process (S107) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 15), determines whether or not the ball has passed through the normal entry port 67, and if the ball has passed, the first This is a process for acquiring and holding the value indicated by the random number counter C4 per 2.

In the through gate passing process, first, it is determined whether or not the ball has passed through the normal entry port 67 (S801). Here, the passage of the ball at the normal entry port 67 is detected over three timer interrupt processes. Then, when it is determined that the ball has passed through the normal entry port 67 (S801: Yes), the value of the normal symbol hold ball number counter 203f (the number of hold times M of the variation display in the normal symbol) is acquired (S802). Then, it is determined whether or not the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203f is less than the upper limit value (4 in this embodiment) (S803).

Whether the ball has passed through the normal entry port 67 (S801: No), or even if the ball has passed through the normal entry port 67, the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203f is less than 4. If not (S803: No), this process ends. On the other hand, if the ball passes through the normal symbol entry port 67 (S801: Yes) and the value (M) of the normal symbol hold ball number counter 203f is less than 4 (S803: Yes), the normal symbol hold ball number counter The value (M) of 203f is added by 1 (S804). Then, the value of the second random number counter C4 updated in S103 of the timer interrupt processing described above is first set in the empty hold area (hold 1st area to hold 4th area) of the normal symbol hold ball storage area 203c of the RAM 203. It is stored in the area of (S805), and this process is terminated. In the process of S805, the value of the normal symbol hold ball counter 203f is referred to, and if the value is 0, the hold first area is set as the first area. Similarly, if the value is 1, the reserved second area is set as the first area, if the value is 2, the reserved third area is set, and if the value is 3, the reserved fourth area is set as the first area.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an NMI interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110. The NMI interrupt process is a process executed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interrupt processing, the power-off occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 201 in the main control device 110. Then, the MPU 201 interrupts the control during execution and starts the NMI interrupt processing, stores the power interruption occurrence information in the RAM 203 (S901) as the setting of the power interruption occurrence information, and ends the NMI interrupt processing. do.

The above NMI interrupt process is also executed in the payout launch control device 111, and the power cutoff occurrence information is stored in the RAM 213 by the NMI interrupt process. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 in the payout control device 111, and the MPU 211 interrupts the control during execution. Then, the NMI interrupt process is started.

Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the start-up process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 when the power is turned on to the main control device 110 will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing this start-up process. This start-up process is started by resetting when the power is turned on. In the start-up process, first, the initial setting process accompanying the power-on is executed (S1001). For example, a predetermined value is set in the stack pointer. Next, a weight process (1 second in this embodiment) is executed in order to wait for the control device on the sub side (peripheral control device such as the voice lamp control device 113 and the payout control device 111) to be in an operable state. (S1002). Then, the access of the RAM 203 is permitted (S1003).

After that, it is determined whether or not the RAM erasing switch 122 (see FIG. 3) provided in the power supply device 115 is turned on (S1004), and if it is turned on (S1004: Yes), the process shifts to S1012. On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 122 is not turned on (S1004: No), it is determined whether or not the power cutoff occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S1005), and if it is not stored (S1005: No). Since there is a possibility that the process at the time of the previous power cutoff did not end normally, the process is also shifted to S1012 in this case as well.

If the power cutoff occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S1005: Yes), the RAM determination value is calculated (S1006), and if the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S1007: No), that is, the calculated RAM. If the determination value does not match the RAM determination value saved when the power is cut off, the backed up data is destroyed, and the process is shifted to S1012 even in such a case. As will be described later in the process of S1114 in FIG. 26, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 203. Instead of this RAM determination value, the effectiveness of the backup may be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in the predetermined area of the RAM 203 is correctly saved.

In the process of S1012, a payout initialization command is transmitted in order to initialize the payout control device 111 which is a control device (peripheral control device) on the sub side (S1012). Upon receiving this payout initialization command, the payout control device 111 clears an area (working area) other than the stack area of the RAM 213, sets an initial value, and is ready to start payout control of the game ball. After transmitting the payout initialization command, the main control device 110 executes the initialization process (S1013, S1014) of the RAM 203.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when the RAM data is initialized at the time of turning on the power, for example, when the hall is open for business, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erasing switch 122. Therefore, if the RAM erasing switch 122 is pressed when the startup process is executed, the RAM initialization process (S1013, S1014) is executed. Further, the initialization process (S1013, S1014) of the RAM 203 is also executed when the power cutoff occurrence information is not set or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value, etc.). .. In the RAM initialization process (S1013, S1014), the used area of the RAM 203 is cleared to 0 (S1013), and then the initial value of the RAM 203 is set (S1014). After executing the initialization process of the RAM 203, the process proceeds to the process of S1010.

On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 122 is not turned on (S1004: No), the power off occurrence information is stored (S1005: Yes), and the RAM determination value (checksum value, etc.) is normal (S1004: No). S1007: Yes), the information on the occurrence of the power failure is cleared while holding the data backed up in the RAM 203 (S1008). Next, a payout return command at the time of power recovery for returning the control device (peripheral control device) on the sub side to the gaming state at the time of power cutoff is transmitted (S1009), and the process proceeds to S1010. Upon receiving this payout return command, the payout control device 111 is in a state where the payout control of the game ball can be started while holding the data stored in the RAM 213.

In the process of S1010, the effect permission command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113, and the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 are permitted to execute various effects. Next, the interrupt is permitted (S1011), and the process proceeds to the main process described later.

Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the main process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 after the above-mentioned start-up process will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing this main process. In this main process, the main process of the game is executed. As an outline, each process of S1101 to S1007 is executed as a periodic process having a cycle of 4 ms, and the counter update process of S1110 and S1111 is executed in the remaining time.

In the main processing, first, during the execution of the timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 16), the output data such as commands stored in the ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203 is input to each control device (periphery) on the sub side. The external output process to be transmitted to the control device) is executed (S1101). Specifically, the presence or absence of the winning detection information detected by the switch reading processing of S101 in the timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 16) is determined, and if the winning detection information is present, the number of acquired balls corresponds to the payout control device 111. Send a prize ball command. In addition, the reserved ball number command set in the special symbol variation processing (see FIG. 17) and the start winning process (see FIG. 21), the special symbol 1 variation processing (see FIG. 19), and the special symbol 2 variation processing (see FIG. 20). ), The winning information command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. Further, by this external output processing, the variation pattern command, the stop type command, and the like necessary for the variation display of the third symbol by the third symbol display device 81 are transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. Further, the round number command set in the jackpot control process (see FIG. 27) and the round number command are transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. In addition, when launching a ball, a ball launch signal is transmitted to the launch control device 112.

Next, the value of the variation type counter CS1 is updated (S1102). Specifically, the variation type counter CS1 is added by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (198 in the present embodiment), it is cleared to 0. Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS1 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

When the update of the variation type counter CS1 is completed, the prize ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 111 are read (S1103), and then, when the special symbol is in the jackpot state, the jackpot effect is executed or variable. A jackpot control process for opening or closing the specific winning opening (large opening opening) 65a of the winning device 65 is executed (S1104). In the jackpot control process, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for each round in the jackpot state, and it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the specific winning opening 65a has elapsed or whether a predetermined number of balls have won in the specific winning opening 65a. Then, when any of these conditions is satisfied, the specific winning opening 65a is closed. The opening and closing of the specific winning opening 65a is repeatedly executed for a predetermined number of rounds. After closing the specific winning opening 65a in the final round, the end of the jackpot will be set. The setting for the end of this jackpot includes the setting for the start of the special fluctuation period. On the other hand, when the specific winning opening 65a is closed in a round other than the final round, an inter-round effect start command is set. In the present embodiment, the jackpot control process (S1104) is executed in the main process, but it may be executed in the timer interrupt process.

Next, the electric accessory opening / closing process for controlling the opening / closing of the electric accessory associated with the first ball entry port 64 is executed (S1105). In the electric accessory opening / closing process, when the opening / closing control start of the electric accessory is set by the process of S725 of the normal symbol variation process (see FIG. 22), the opening / closing control of the electric accessory is started. The opening / closing control of the electric accessory is continued until the opening time and the number of opening times set in the processing of S716 or the processing of S717 in the normal symbol variation processing are completed.

Next, the first symbol display update process for updating the display of the first symbol display device 37 is executed (S1106). In the first symbol display update process, when a variation pattern is set by the special symbol 1 variation start process (see FIG. 19) or the special symbol 2 variation start process (see FIG. 20), the variation display according to the variation pattern is displayed. , The first symbol display device 37 starts. In the present embodiment, among the LEDs 37a of the first symbol display device 37, from the start of the fluctuation until the fluctuation time elapses, for example, if the currently lit LED is red, the red LED is turned off. At the same time, turn on the green LED, if the green LED is on, turn off the green LED and turn on the blue LED, and if the blue LED is on, turn off the blue LED. At the same time, turn on the red LED.

The main process is executed every 4 milliseconds, but if the LED lighting color is changed each time the main process is executed, the player cannot confirm the change in the LED lighting color. Therefore, a counter (not shown) is counted by 1 each time the main process is executed so that the player can confirm the change in the lighting color of the LED, and when the counter reaches 100, the LED is displayed. Change the lighting color of. That is, the lighting color of the LED is changed every 0.4 s. The value of the counter is reset to 0 when the lighting color of the LED is changed.

Further, in the first symbol display update process, when the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern set by the special symbol 1 variation start process (see FIG. 19) or the special symbol 2 variation start process (see FIG. 20) ends, the variation time is completed. The variation display executed in the first symbol display device 37 is terminated, and the stop symbol (first symbol) is stopped and displayed (lighted on) in the first symbol display device 37.

Next, the second symbol display update process for updating the display of the second symbol display device 83 is executed (S1107). In the second symbol display update process, when the variation time of the second symbol is set by the process of S720 or the process of S721 of the normal symbol variation start process (see FIG. 22), the variation display is displayed on the second symbol display device 83. Start. As a result, in the second symbol display device 83, variable display is performed in which the symbol of "○" and the symbol of "x" as the second symbol are alternately lit. Further, in the second symbol display update process, when the stop display of the second symbol display device 83 is set by the process of S723 of the normal symbol change process (see FIG. 22), the second symbol display device 83 is executed. The stop symbol (second symbol) is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device 83 in the display mode set by the process of S713 or the process of S718 of the normal symbol variation start process (see FIG. 22) after ending the variable display. (Lighting display).

After that, it is determined whether or not the power outage occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S1108), and if the power outage occurrence information is not stored in the RAM 203 (S1108: No), the power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 SG1 is not output and the power supply is not cut off. Therefore, in such a case, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next main process has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the main process this time (S1109). If the predetermined time has already passed (S1109: Yes), the process is shifted to S1101, and each process after S1101 described above is repeatedly executed.

On the other hand, if a predetermined time has not yet elapsed from the start of the main process this time (S1109: No), the first is within the period until the predetermined time is reached, that is, within the remaining time until the execution timing of the next main process is reached. 1 The initial value random number counter CINI1, the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and the variation type counter CS1 are repeatedly updated (S1110, S1111).

First, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S1110). Specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are added by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (299, 239 in this embodiment), it is cleared to 0. .. Then, the updated values of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are stored in the corresponding buffer areas of the RAM 203, respectively. Next, the variation type counter CS1 is updated by the same method as the processing of S1102 (S1111).

Here, since the execution time of each process of S1101 to S1107 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next main process is not constant and fluctuates. Therefore, by repeatedly updating the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 using the remaining time, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 (that is, , The initial value of the first random number counter C1 and the initial value of the second random number counter C4) can be updated at random, and similarly, the variation type counter CS1 can also be updated at random.

Further, in the process of S1108, if the power cutoff occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S1108: Yes), the power supply is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the power is turned off, and the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252. As a result, since the NMI interrupt process shown in FIG. 24 has been executed, the process when the power is cut off after S1112 is executed. First, the occurrence of each interrupt process is prohibited (S1112), and a power off command indicating that the power is cut off is issued to other control devices (peripheral control devices such as the payout control device 111 and the voice lamp control device 113). (S1113). Then, the RAM determination value is calculated, the value is saved (S1114), the access of the RAM 203 is prohibited (S1115), and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut off and the process cannot be executed. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value in the backed up stack area and work area of the RAM 203.

The processing of S1108 is performed at the end of a series of processing corresponding to the state change of the game performed in S1101 to S1107, or at the end of one cycle of the processing of S1110 and S1111 performed within the remaining time. It is running. Therefore, in the main process of the main control device 110, the power cutoff occurrence information is confirmed at the timing when each setting is completed. Therefore, when returning from the power cutoff state, the process is performed after the start-up process is completed. It can be started from the process of S1101. That is, the process can be started from the process of S1101 as in the case of being initialized in the start-up process. Therefore, even if the contents of each register used by the MPU 201 are not saved in the stack area or the value of the stack pointer is not saved in the process when the power is cut off, the stack pointer is used in the initial setting process (S1001). By setting a predetermined value (initial value), it is possible to start from the process of S1101. Therefore, the control load of the main control device 110 can be reduced, and accurate control can be performed without the main control device 110 malfunctioning or running out of control.

Next, the jackpot control process (S1104) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 27. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing this jackpot control process (S1104). This jackpot control process (S1104) is executed in the main interrupt process (see FIG. 26), and when the pachinko machine 10 is in the jackpot state of a special symbol, various effects according to the jackpot are executed and a specific prize is won. This is a process for opening or closing the mouth (large open mouth) 65a.

In the jackpot control process, first, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is in the jackpot (S1201). Specifically, if the processing of S219 of the special symbol variation processing (see FIG. 17) is executed and the start of the special symbol jackpot is set, the special symbol jackpot is started. As for the special symbol jackpot, the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 are displaying the special symbol jackpot (including during the special symbol jackpot game), and the special symbol. Includes the middle of a predetermined time after the jackpot game is over. In the process of S1201, if it is not during the big hit of the special symbol (S1201: No), this process is terminated as it is.

On the other hand, in the processing of S1201, if the special symbol is in the big hit (S1201: Yes), it is determined whether it is the start timing of a new round (S1202). If it is the start timing of a new round (S1202: Yes), the specific winning opening (large opening opening) 65a is opened (S1203), and a round number command indicating the number of newly started rounds is set (S1204). After setting the round number command, this process ends. The round number command set here is stored in the ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and the voice lamp is included in the external output process (S1101) of the main process (see FIG. 26) executed by the MPU 201. It is transmitted toward the control device 113. When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the round number command, the voice lamp control device 113 extracts the round number from the round number command. Then, the display round number command corresponding to the extracted round number is transmitted to the display control device 114. When the display control device 114 receives the display round number command, the third symbol display device 81 starts a new round effect.

On the other hand, in the process of S1202, if it is not the start timing of a new round (S1202: No), it is determined whether the closing condition of the specific winning opening (large opening opening) 65a is satisfied (S1205). Specifically, when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed after opening the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a, or after opening the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a, a predetermined number of balls are played. When (for example, 10 pieces) is won, it is determined that the closing condition is satisfied.

If it is determined in the process of S1205 that the closing condition of the specific winning opening (large opening opening) 65a is not satisfied (S1205: No), this processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, in the process of S1205, when it is determined that the closing condition of the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is satisfied (S1205: Yes), the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is closed (S1206). It is determined whether or not the closure of the specific winning opening (large opening opening) 65a this time is for the final round (that is, whether or not all the rounds of the jackpot have been completed) (S1207).

If it is determined that the closure of the specific winning opening (large opening opening) 65a is for the final round (S1207: Yes), the end of the jackpot is set (S1208), and the values corresponding to the various counters after the jackpot are set. Set (S1209). That is, by setting 100 to the time saving medium counter 203h, it is set to be in a high probability state (time saving state) of the normal symbol from the end of the big hit until the lottery of the special symbol is executed 100 times. After setting various counter values, this process ends.

If it is determined that the round in which the specific winning opening (large opening opening) 65a is closed is not the final round (S1207: No), S1208 and S1209 are skipped, and this process is terminated.

<Regarding the control process of the audio lamp control device in the first embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 28 to 34, each control process executed by the MPU 221 in the voice lamp control device 113 will be described. The processing of the MPU 221 is roughly classified into a start-up process that is started when the power is turned on and a main process that is executed after the start-up process.

First, with reference to FIG. 28, the start-up process executed by the MPU 221 in the voice lamp control device 113 will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing this start-up process. This start-up process is started when the power is turned on.

When the start-up process is executed, first, the initial setting process associated with turning on the power is executed (S1301). Specifically, a predetermined predetermined value is set in the stack pointer. After that, depending on whether or not the power cutoff processing flag is turned on, the power cutoff process of S1418 (see FIG. 29) is caused by a momentary voltage drop (momentary power failure, so-called "momentary power failure") in this start-up process. ) Is started in the middle of execution (S1302). As will be described later with reference to FIG. 29, when the voice lamp control device 113 receives the power cutoff command from the main control device 110 (see S1415 in FIG. 29), the voice lamp control device 113 executes the power cutoff process of S1418. The power cutoff processing flag is turned on before the power cutoff process is executed, and the power cutoff process in progress flag is turned off after the power cutoff process is completed. Therefore, whether or not the power cutoff process of S1418 is in the middle of execution can be determined by the state of the power cutoff process in progress flag.

If the power off processing flag is off (S1302: No), the start-up process is started after the power is completely cut off, or after a momentary power failure occurs and the power of S1418 is turned off. It was started after the execution of the process was completed, or it was started by resetting only the MPU221 of the audio lamp control device 113 (without receiving the power off command from the main control device 110) due to noise or the like. be. Therefore, in these cases, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1303).

Confirmation of data corruption in RAM 223 is performed as follows. That is, the data as the keyword of "55AAh" is written in the specific area of the RAM 223 by the processing of S1306. Therefore, the data stored in the specific area can be checked, and if the data is "55AAh", there is no data corruption in the RAM 223, and conversely, if the data is not "55AAh", the data corruption in the RAM 223 can be confirmed. If the data destruction of the RAM 223 is confirmed (S1303: Yes), the process proceeds to S1304 and the initialization of the RAM 223 is started. On the other hand, if the data destruction of the RAM 223 is not confirmed (S1303: No), the process proceeds to S1308.

If the start-up process is started after the power is completely cut off, the keyword "55AAh" is not stored in the specific area of the RAM 223 (the memory of the RAM 223 is lost due to the power off). (From), it is determined that the data of the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1303: Yes), and the process proceeds to S1304. On the other hand, the start-up process this time was started after the execution of the power cutoff process of S1418 was completed after the momentary power failure occurred, or it was reset only to the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 due to noise or the like. Since the keyword "55AAh" is stored in the specific area of the RAM 223, the data of the RAM 223 is determined to be normal (S1303: No), and the data is transferred to the S1308.

If the power-off processing flag is on (S1302: Yes), the start-up processing this time is after a momentary power failure occurs, and the voice lamp control device 113 is being executed during the power-off processing of S1418. MPU221 was reset and started. In such a case, the storage state of the RAM 223 is not always correct because the power cutoff process is being executed. Therefore, in such a case, the control cannot be continued, so the process is shifted to S1304 and the initialization of the RAM 223 is started.

In the process of S1304, the storage area of the entire range of the RAM 223 is checked (S1304). As a check method, first, "0FFh" is written for each byte, it is read for each byte, it is confirmed whether or not it is "0FFh", and if it is "0FFh", it is determined to be normal. Such writing and confirmation for each byte are performed in the order of "0FFh", then "55h", "0AAh", and "00h". By this read / write check of the RAM 223, all the storage areas of the RAM 223 are cleared to zero.

If the read / write check is determined to be normal for all the storage areas of the RAM 223 (S1305: Yes), the keyword "55AAh" is written in the specific area of the RAM 223 to set the RAM destruction check data (S1306). By confirming the keyword "55AAh" written in this specific area, it is checked whether or not the RAM 223 has data corruption. On the other hand, if an abnormality in the read / write check is detected in any of the storage areas of the RAM 223 (S1305: No), an abnormality in the RAM 223 is notified (S1307), and an infinite loop is performed until the power is cut off. The abnormality of the RAM 223 is notified by the indicator lamp 34. The voice output device 226 may output voice to notify the abnormality of the RAM 223, or an error command may be sent to the display control device 114 to display an error message on the third symbol display device 81. You may do it.

In the process of S1308, it is determined whether or not the power off flag is turned on (S1308). The power-off flag is turned on when the power-off process of S1418 is executed (see S1417 in FIG. 29). That is, since the power-off flag is turned on before the power-off process of S1418 is executed, the process of S1308 is reached with the power-off flag turned on because the start-up process is instantaneous. This is a case where the power is started after the power failure has occurred and the execution of the power cutoff process of S1418 has been completed. Therefore, in such a case (S1308: Yes), the work area of the RAM is cleared in order to initialize each process of the voice lamp control device 113 (S1309), the initial value of the RAM 223 is set (S1310), and then an interrupt is performed. Set the permission (S1311) and move to the main process. The work area of the RAM 223 refers to an area other than the area for storing commands and the like received from the main control device 110.

On the other hand, the reason why the processing of S1308 is reached with the power off flag turned off is that the startup processing of this time is started after, for example, the power supply is completely cut off, so that the processing of S1308 is performed via the processing of S1304 to S1306. This is the case where the process is reached, or the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 is reset (without receiving the power off command from the main control device 110) due to noise or the like. Therefore, in such a case (S1308: No), S1309, which is the clearing process of the work area of RAM223, is skipped, the process is shifted to S1310, the initial value of RAM223 is set (S1310), and then interrupt permission is set. Then (S1311), the process proceeds to the main process.

It should be noted that the reason for skipping the clearing process of S1309 is that when the processing of S1308 is reached via the processing of S1304 to S1306, all the storage areas of the RAM 223 have already been cleared by the processing of S1304. When only the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 is reset due to noise or the like and the start-up process is started, the data in the work area of the RAM 223 is saved without being cleared, so that the voice lamp control device 113 This is because the control of can be continued.

Next, with reference to FIG. 29, the main process executed by the MPU 221 in the voice lamp control device 113 after the start-up process of the voice lamp control device 113 will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing this main process. When the main process is executed, it is first determined whether or not 1 msec or more has elapsed since the main process was started or since the previous process of S1401 was executed (S1401), and 1 msec or more has elapsed. If not (S1401: No), the process proceeds to S1412 without performing the processes of S1402 to S1411. In the process of S1401, whether or not 1 msec has elapsed is mainly related to display (directing) in S1402 to S1411, whereas it is not necessary to edit in a short cycle (within 1 msec). This is because it is preferable to execute the command determination process of S1412, the pseudo continuous variation process of S1413, and the variation display setting process of S1414 in a short cycle. By executing the processing of S1412 in a short cycle, it is possible to prevent reception omission of a command transmitted from the main control device 110, and by executing the processing of S1413 in a short cycle, ball entry detection by the ball entry sensor 640a can be prevented. The setting related to the advance winning effect based on the above can be performed without delay, and by executing the process of S1414 in a short cycle, the setting related to the variable effect can be performed without delay based on the command received by the command determination process. ..

If 1 msec or more has elapsed in the process of S1401 (S1401: Yes), first, various commands for the display control device 114 set by the processes of S1403 to S1414 are transmitted to the display control device 114 (S1402). ). Next, the output of each lamp is set so as to set the lighting mode of the indicator lamp 34 and the lighting mode of the lamp edited in the process of S1408 described later (S1403), and then the power-on notification process is executed (S1404). The power-on notification process notifies that the power has been turned on for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) when the power is turned on, and the notification is performed by the voice output device 226 or the lamp display device 227. Will be. Further, a command may be transmitted to the display control device 114 to notify that power has been supplied on the screen of the third symbol display device 81. If it is not at the time of turning on the power, the process proceeds to the process of S1405 without performing the notification by the power-on notification process.

In the process of S1405, the customer waiting effect process is executed, and then the hold quantity display update process is executed (S1406). In the customer waiting effect processing, when a predetermined time elapses when the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player, a setting is made to switch the display of the third symbol display device 81 to the title screen, and the setting is displayed as a command. It is transmitted to the device 114. In the hold quantity display update process, the hold lamps (Ds1, Ds2) are turned on according to the values of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter 223b and the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter 223c.

After that, the frame button input monitoring / effect processing is executed (S1407). In this frame button input monitoring / effect processing, the input of whether or not the frame button 22 operated by the player is pressed in order to enhance the effect is monitored, and the input of the frame button 22 is confirmed. It is a process to set to perform the production. In this process, when the operation of the frame button 22 by the player is detected, a frame button operation command for notifying the display control device 114 that the frame button 22 has been operated is set.

Further, when the frame button 22 is pressed during the period when the variation effect is not executed or during the high-speed variation period, the stage is changed and the rear image change command for the display control device 114 is set. By including information on the type of the rear image corresponding to the changed stage in this rear image change command, the rear image displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in the display control device 114 can be changed to an image corresponding to the stage. The process of changing to is performed. In addition, when the notice character appears at the start of the fluctuation display, pressing the frame button 22 displays the expected value of the jackpot due to this fluctuation, or pressing the frame button 22 during the reach production gives a feeling of expectation for the jackpot. It may be changed to an effect that can be held, or the frame button 22 may be used as a decision button for selecting one of the reach effects among a plurality of reach effects. If the frame button 22 is not arranged, the process of S1407 is omitted.

When the frame button input monitoring / effect processing is completed, the lamp editing process is executed (S1408), and then the sound editing / output processing is executed (S1409). In the lamp editing process, the lighting patterns of the illumination units 29 to 33 and the like are set so as to correspond to the display performed by the third symbol display device 81. In the sound editing / output processing, the output pattern of the voice output device 226 is set so as to correspond to the display performed by the third symbol display device 81, and the sound is output from the voice output device 226 according to the setting.

After the process of S1409, the liquid crystal display effect execution management process is executed (S1410), and the process proceeds to the process of S1412. In the liquid crystal display execution management process, a time synchronized with the time required for the fluctuation display performed by the third symbol display device 81 is set based on the fluctuation pattern command transmitted from the main control device 110. The lamp editing process of S1408 is executed based on the time set in the liquid crystal display effect execution monitoring process. The sound editing / output processing of S1409 is also executed at a time synchronized with the time required for the fluctuation display performed by the third symbol display device 81.

In the process of S1412, a command determination process for performing a process according to a command received from the main control device 110 is performed (S1412). The details of this command determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 31.

After that, in the advance winning detection process (S1411), the advance winning effect processing for performing the effect based on the ball entry detection by the ball entry sensor 640a is executed (S1413). The details of this advance winning effect processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 33.

Then, after the command determination process, the variable display setting process is executed (S1414). In the variation display setting process, a display variation pattern command is generated and set based on the variation pattern command received from the main control device 110 in order to execute the variation effect on the third symbol display device 81. As a result, the command is transmitted to the display control device 114. The details of this variable display setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 34.

When the processing of S1414 is completed, it is determined whether or not the power cutoff occurrence information is stored in the work RAM 233 (S1415). The power-off occurrence information is stored when a power-off command is received from the main control device 110. If the power-off occurrence information is stored in the process of S1415 (S1415: Yes), both the power-off flag and the power-off process in progress flag are turned on (S1417), and the power-off process is executed (S1418). After the power cutoff process is executed, the power cutoff process in progress flag is turned off (S1419), and then the process is looped infinitely. In the power cutoff process, the occurrence of the interrupt process is prohibited, and each output port is turned off to turn off the output from the audio output device 226 and the lamp display device 227. In addition, the memory of the information on the occurrence of the power failure is also erased.

On the other hand, if the power-off occurrence information is not stored in the process of S1415 (S1415: No), it is determined whether or not the RAM 223 is destroyed based on the keyword stored in the RAM 223 (S1416), and the RAM 223 is destroyed. If not (S1416: No), the process returns to the process of S1401 and the main process is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1416: Yes), the processing is looped infinitely in order to stop the execution of the subsequent processing. Here, if it is determined that the RAM is destroyed and an infinite loop is performed, the main process is not executed, so that the display by the third symbol display device 81 does not change thereafter. Therefore, since the player can know that the abnormality has occurred, he / she can call a clerk in the hall and ask for repair of the pachinko machine 10. Further, when it is confirmed that the RAM 223 is destroyed, the voice output device 226 or the lamp display device 227 may be used to notify the RAM destruction.

Next, with reference to FIG. 30, the advance winning detection process (S1411) executed by the MPU 221 in the voice lamp control device 113 will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing this advance winning detection process (S1411). This advance winning detection process (S1411) is executed in the main process (see FIG. 28) executed by the MPU 221 in the voice lamp control device 113, and as described above, there is a ball entry detection by the ball entry sensor 640a. In that case, the winning effect is executed according to the first winning opening 64a or the second entering opening 64b, which is the predicted winning destination.

In the advance winning detection process (S1411), first, whether or not the ball has entered the ball entry port is determined by the ball entry sensor 640a (S1501). If it is determined that the ball has not entered the ball entry port (S1502), this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ball has entered the ball entry port, it is predicted whether the game ball will enter the first ball entry port 64a or the second ball entry port 64b. As a method of predicting the winning destination, the orientation of the distribution member 900 is predicted from the inclination by a sensor (not shown) that detects the inclination mounted on the axis of the distribution member 900. The orientation of the distribution member 900 for predicting the winning destination may not be detected by a sensor that detects the inclination, and may be, for example, a magnet and a hall sensor. Further, in the prediction of the winning destination, since the directions of the distribution members 900 are alternately left and right as described above, the winning destination may be predicted based on the number of winnings, and in that case, the sensor is unnecessary. Can be done.

Next, it is determined whether or not the ball is predicted to win the first entrance by the processing of S1502 (S1503), and if it is predicted that the ball will not win the first entrance (S1503: No). , S1509. On the other hand, when it is predicted that the ball will win the first ball entrance (S1503: Yes), the value (SN1) of the preceding special figure 1 hold number counter is acquired (S1504). It is determined whether the acquired value (SN1) of the preceding special figure 1 hold number counter is less than a predetermined number of times (less than 4 in this embodiment) (S1505), and if it is not less than a predetermined number of times (S1505: No), S1506. -The process of S1508 is skipped, and the process proceeds to the process of S1509. On the other hand, if the value (SN1) of the preceding special figure 1 hold number counter is less than a predetermined number of times (S1505: Yes), the value (SN1) of the preceding special figure 1 hold number counter is added by 1 (S1506). After that, the special figure 1 advance winning flag 223h is turned on (S1507), the special drawing 1 advance winning effect command for display is set (S1508), and the process proceeds to S1509.

The winning sound is output in the sound editing / output processing (S1409) of the main processing (FIG. 29) in the voice lamp control device based on the special figure 1 advance winning flag 223h turned on in the processing of S1507. As a result, the winning sound can be output at the timing when the ball enters the 640 that can be visually recognized by the player, so that either the first entry port 64a or the second entry opening 64b that the player cannot visually recognize the winning can be output. Compared with the conventional method in which the winning sound is output at the timing of winning the crab, it is possible to reduce the discomfort of the player. In addition, the ball enters the 640 where the player can visually recognize the effect (see FIG. 14 (b)) as if the reserved symbol is lit by the special figure 1 advance prize effect command for display set by the process of S1508. Since it can be executed at the timing of the ball, the reserved symbol is lit at the timing of winning either the first entry port 64a or the second entry opening 64b where the player cannot visually recognize the winning, as compared with the conventional case. It is possible to reduce the discomfort of the player.

The sound output here is continuously output until the ball enters the first ball entry port 64a. If the ball does not enter the first ball entry port 64a, the ball is stopped after 3 seconds of the ball entry determination period, based on the flag being turned off.

When the processing of S1503, S1505 or S1508 is completed, it is determined whether or not the ball is predicted to win the second entrance by the processing of S1502 (S1509), and it is predicted that the ball will not win the second entrance. If (S1509: No), the process proceeds to S1509. On the other hand, when the ball is predicted to win the second entrance (S1509: Yes), the same process as when the ball is predicted to win the first entrance (S1503 to S1508) is executed. Specifically, the value (SN2) of the preceding special figure 2 hold number counter is acquired (S1510), and the acquired value of the preceding special figure 2 hold number counter (SN2) is less than a predetermined number of times (less than 4 in this embodiment). ) (S1511), if it is not less than a predetermined number of times (S1511: No), the processes of S1512 to S1514 are skipped, and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the preceding special figure 2 hold number counter (SN2) is less than the predetermined number of times (S1511: Yes), the value of the preceding special figure 2 hold number counter (SN2) is added by 1 (S1512), and the special figure 2 The advance winning flag 223i is turned on (S1513), the special figure 2 advance winning effect command for display is set (S1514), and this process is terminated.

Next, the command determination process (S1412) executed by the MPU 221 in the voice lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. 31. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing this command determination process (S1412). This command determination process (S1412) is executed in the main process (see FIG. 29) executed by the MPU 221 in the voice lamp control device 113, and as described above, determines the command received from the main control device 110. ..

In the command determination process (S1412), first, the first command received from the main control unit 110 among the unprocessed commands is read from the command storage area provided in the RAM 223, analyzed, and the fluctuation pattern is generated from the main control device 110. It is determined whether or not a command has been received (S1601). When the variation pattern command is received (S1601: Yes), the variation start flag 223d is turned on (S1602), the variation pattern type is extracted from the variation pattern command (S1603), and the process returns to the main process. The variation pattern type extracted here is stored in the RAM 223 and is referred to when the variation display setting process (see FIG. 34) described later is executed. Then, it is used to set a display variation pattern command for notifying the display control device 114 of the start of the variation effect and the variation pattern type.

Returning to FIG. 31, the description will be continued. If the variation pattern command has not been received (S1601: No), then it is determined whether or not the stop type command has been received from the main control device 110 (S1604). Then, when the stop type command is received (S1604: Yes), the stop type selection flag 223e of the RAM 223 is set to ON (S1605), the stop type is extracted from the received stop type command (S1606), and the main Return to processing. The stop type extracted here is stored in the RAM 223 and is referred to when the variable display setting process (see FIG. 34) described later is executed. Then, it is used to set a display stop type command for notifying the display control device 114 of the stop type of the variation effect.

On the other hand, if the stop type command has not been received (S1604: No), then it is determined whether or not the hold ball number command has been received from the main control device 110 (S1607). Then, when the hold ball number command is received (S1607: Yes), the hold ball number command reception process is executed (S1608), and the process returns to the main process.

Here, the reserved ball number command reception process (S1608) will be described with reference to FIG. 32. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the reserved ball number command reception process (S1608). In this hold ball number command reception process (S1608), first, it is determined whether or not the received hold ball number command is the hold ball number command of the special symbol 1 (S1701). When it is determined that the received reserved ball count command is the special symbol 1 (S1701: Yes), the value included in the received reserved ball count command, that is, the special symbol 1 reserved ball count counter of the main controller 110. The value of 203d (the number of hold times N1 of the variation display in the special symbol 1) is extracted and stored in the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter 223b of the voice lamp control device 113 (S1702). After that, a display holding ball number command for notifying the display control device 114 of the updated value of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter 223b is set (S1703).

Here, the hold ball number command is transmitted from the main control device 110 when the ball wins the first ball opening 64 (starting prize) or when the special symbol lottery is performed, so that the starting winning is won. Is detected, or every time a special symbol is drawn, the value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball counter 223b of the voice lamp control device 113 is set to the value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball counter 223b of the voice lamp control device 113 by the processing of S1702. It can be adjusted to the value of the number counter 203d. Therefore, even if the value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball counter 223b of the voice lamp control device 113 deviates from the value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball counter 203d of the main control device 110 due to the influence of noise or the like, when the start winning is detected. Or, at the time of lottery of the special symbol, the value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 223b of the voice lamp control device 113 can be modified to match the value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d of the main control device 110. Further, when the process of S1703 is executed, a display holding ball number command for notifying the display control device 114 of the updated value of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter 223b is set. As a result, in the display control device 114, the reserved ball number symbol corresponding to the reserved ball number is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

Next, the value (SN1) of the preceding special figure 1 reserved ball number counter is acquired (S1704), and the reserved number N1 of the variation display in the special symbol 1 is the value of the acquired preceding special figure 1 reserved ball number counter (SN1). It is determined whether or not there is more than (S1705). When it is determined that the number of holdings N1 of the variation display in the special symbol 1 is larger than the value (SN1) of the acquired preceding special figure 1 holding ball number counter (S1705: Yes), the preceding special figure 1 holding ball number counter The value (SN1) is changed to the hold count N1 of the variable display in the special symbol 1 (S1706), and the process proceeds to S1707. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of hold times N1 of the variation display in the special symbol 1 is not larger than the value (SN1) of the acquired preceding special figure 1 hold ball number counter, the process of S1706 is skipped and the process of S1707 is performed. Move to.

In the processing of S1707, it is within a predetermined period (within 3 seconds in this embodiment) after the special figure 1 advance winning flag 223h is turned on (1), and the number of hold times N1 of the variation display in the special symbol 1 is acquired. It is determined whether or not the value (SN1) of the preceding special figure 1 reserved ball number counter is the same value (S1707). If the determination in S1707 is true, the special figure 1 advance winning flag is set to off (0) (S1708), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the determination of S1707 is false, the process of S1708 is skipped and the present process is terminated. Here, the special figure 1 advance winning flag 223h is set to ON (1) based on the entry detection by the entry sensor 640a in the advance winning detection process (S1411) of the main process (FIG. 29) of the voice lamp control device. Then, the preceding special figure 1 reserved ball count counter is incremented by 1. By winning a prize in the first ball entry port after the ball entry is detected, the hold number N1 of the variation display in the special symbol 1 is incremented by 1 by the main control device and transmitted as a hold ball number command, so that the variation in the special symbol 1 The display hold count N1 and the acquired preceding special figure 1 hold ball number counter value (SN1) match. Therefore, by receiving the hold ball number command during a predetermined period after the special figure 1 advance winning flag is turned on (1), the hold number N1 of the variation display in the special symbol 1 and the acquired advance special figure 1 are obtained. When the value (SN1) of the reserved ball number counter matches, it is assumed that there is a prize in the first ball entrance 64 after the ball entry sensor 640a detects the ball, and the special figure 1 advance prize flag is turned off (0). Set. If this special figure 1 advance winning flag is not set to off (0) within a predetermined period after the ball is detected, it is determined that the player has not won the first ball opening 64 after the ball is detected by the ball entry sensor 640a. Can be done.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the received reserved ball number command is not the special symbol 1 (S1701: No), the same processing as the processing of S1702 to S1708 is executed for the special symbol 2 (S1709 to S1715). Since the details of the processing are the same as those described in S1702 to S1708 described above, they will be omitted.

Returning to FIG. 31, the description will be continued. In the process of S1607, if the reserved ball number command is not received (S1607: No), then it is determined whether or not the winning information command is received from the main control device 110 (S1609). Then, when the winning information command is received (S1609: Yes), the jackpot determination result in the special symbol is extracted as winning information from the received command and stored in the first area of the winning information storage area 223a (S1610), and the main Return to processing. In the process of S1610, the value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball counter 223b is referred to, and if the value is 0, the reserved first area is set as the first area. Similarly, if the value is 1, the reserved second area is set as the first area, if the value is 2, the reserved third area is set, and if the value is 3, the reserved fourth area is set as the first area.

In the process of S1609, if the winning information command is not received (S1609: No), then it is determined whether or not the round number command is received from the main control device 110 (S1611). Then, when the round number command is received (S1611: Yes), the round number is extracted from the received round number command (S1612), and the display round number command corresponding to the extracted round number is set (S1611: Yes). S1613), this process is terminated. The display round number command set here is stored in the ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 223, and is included in the command output process (S1402) of the main process (see FIG. 28) executed by the MPU 221. It is transmitted to the display control device 114. Upon receiving the display round number command, the display control device 114 starts a new round effect on the third symbol display device 81.

On the other hand, in the process of S1611, if the round number command is not received (S1611: No), it is determined whether or not another command has been received, and the process corresponding to the received command is executed (S1611: No). S1614), the process returns to the main process. If the other command is a command used in the voice lamp control device 113, the processing corresponding to the command is performed, the processing result is stored in the RAM 223, and if the command is used in the display control device 114, the command is displayed in the display control device 114. It sets the command so that it can be sent to. Specific examples of other commands include the opening start command described above.

Next, with reference to FIG. 33, the advance winning effect processing (S1413) executed by the MPU 221 in the voice lamp control device 113 will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing this advance winning effect processing (S1413). This variation display setting process (S1413) is executed in the main process (see FIG. 29) executed by the MPU 221 in the voice lamp control device 113, and the ball entry is detected by the ball entry sensor 640a. In order to change the display of the pseudo-holding symbol when the player does not win the 1st entry slot or the 2nd entry slot, the display special figure 1 advance winning effect command or the display special figure 2 advance winning effect command is generated. And set.

In the advance winning effect processing, first, it is determined whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed since the special figure 1 advance winning flag 223h was turned on (1) (S1801). When it is determined that a predetermined period has elapsed since the special figure 1 advance winning flag 223h is turned on (1) (S1801: Yes), the advance special figure 1 reserved ball number counter 223f is decremented by 1 (S1802). , Special figure 1 advance winning flag 223h is turned off (0). After that, the special figure 1 advance winning effect command for display is set (S1804), and the process returns to the main process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that a predetermined period has not elapsed since the special figure 1 advance prize flag 223h was turned on (1) (S1801: No), the special figure 2 advance prize flag 223i is turned on (1). It is determined whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed since then (S1805). When it is determined that a predetermined period has elapsed since the special figure 2 advance winning flag 223i was turned on (1) (S1805: Yes), the preceding special figure 2 reserved ball count counter 223 g is subtracted by 1 (S1806). , Special figure 2 advance winning flag 223i is turned off (0). After that, the special figure 2 advance winning effect command for display is set (S1808), and the process returns to the main process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined period has not elapsed since the special figure 2 advance winning flag 223i was turned on (1) (S1805: No), the process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the main process.

Next, with reference to FIG. 34, the variation display setting process (S1414) executed by the MPU 221 in the voice lamp control device 113 will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing this variable display setting process (S1414). This variation display setting process (S1414) is executed in the main process (see FIG. 28) executed by the MPU 221 in the voice lamp control device 113, and the variation effect is executed in the third symbol display device 81. A display variation pattern command is generated and set based on the variation pattern command received from the main controller 110.

In the variation display setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the variation start flag 223d provided in the RAM 223 is on (S1901). When it is determined that the fluctuation start flag 223d is not on (that is, it is off) (S1901: No), the fluctuation pattern command has not been received from the main controller 110, so the process of S1907 is performed. Transition. On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation start flag 223d is on (S1901: Yes), the variation start flag 223d is turned off (S1902), and then the variation pattern is processed in S1603 of the command determination process (see FIG. 28). The variation pattern type in the variation effect extracted from the command is acquired from RAM 223 (S1903).

Then, based on the acquired variation pattern type, a display variation pattern command for notifying the display control device 114 is generated, and the command is set to be transmitted to the display control device 114 (S1904). By receiving this display variation pattern command, the display control device 114 causes the third symbol display device 81 to display the variation of the third symbol with the variation pattern indicated by the display variation pattern command. The display control of the fluctuation effect is started.

Next, the data stored in the winning information storage area 223a is shifted (S1905). In the process of S1905, the data stored in the first area to the fourth area of the winning information storage area 223a is sequentially shifted to the execution area side. More specifically, the data in each area is shifted such as 1st area → execution area, 2nd area → 1st area, 3rd area → 2nd area, 4th area → 3rd area. After shifting the data, the value of the preceding special figure 1 reserved ball number counter 223f or the preceding special figure 2 reserved ball number counter 223g is subtracted by 1 (S1906), and the process proceeds to S1907.

In the process of S1907, it is determined whether or not the stop type selection flag 223e provided in the RAM 233 is on (S1907). When it is determined that the stop type selection flag 223e is not on (that is, it is off) (S1907: No), the stop type command has not been received from the main control device 110, so that this variable display is displayed. Finish the setting process and return to the main process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop type selection flag 223e is on (S1907: Yes), the stop type selection flag 223e is turned off (S1908), and then in the process of S1606 of the command determination process (see FIG. 30). The stop type in the variation effect extracted from the stop type command is acquired from RAM 223 (S1909).

Next, the stop type instructed by the stop type command from the main control device 110 is set as it is as the stop type of the variation effect in the third symbol display device 81 (S1910), and the process proceeds to S1911.

In the process of S1910, a display stop type command for notifying the display control device 114 is generated based on the set stop type, and the command is set to be transmitted to the display control device 114 (S1911). , End this process. When the display control device 114 receives the display stop type command, the stop symbol corresponding to the stop type indicated by the display stop type command is stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81. The stop display of the fluctuation effect is controlled.

As described above, in the configuration of the first embodiment, when the game ball passes through the passing port, a sound that can be identified that the passed game ball is distributed (in the first entry port 64a, a sound effect of "pure", At the second entrance 64b, a "boom" sound effect) is output. Thereby, it is possible to determine whether the ball enters the first entry port 64a or the second entry opening 64b at the timing when the game ball passes through the passing opening.

Further, as in the present embodiment, even if the effect symbol is not displayed at the timing when the game ball passes through the passing port, the timing when the game ball passes through the passing port and the timing when the game ball enters the ball entry port. It is possible to reduce the discomfort of the time difference with.

Further, in the present embodiment, at the timing when the game ball passes through the passing port, it is determined to which entry slot the game ball is distributed, the effect symbol is displayed at the corresponding position, and then the effect symbol is displayed. Since the reserved symbol is displayed and varied, it is possible to make the player feel that the reserved balls are increasing at the timing of passing through the passing opening. Therefore, the player's discomfort can be reduced.

In the present embodiment, the effect symbol is the same symbol for the hold of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but may be configured to be displayed with different symbols.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect symbol and the reserved symbol are fused and displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect symbol and the reserved symbol may be displayed by continuous animation. Specifically, an animation corresponding to a production pattern in which a drop drops at the timing of passing through the passing port is performed, and then an image in which the drop is scattered is displayed during the ball entry judgment period, and the first ball entry port 64a or At the timing of entering the second ball entry port 64b, a character imitating a water fairy may be displayed from the inside of the drop as a reserved symbol, and the drop may be hidden. If the ball is not entered into the ball entry port, the display mode of the drop is hidden without displaying the character. As a result, when the animation of the drops is displayed, the player can play the game with the expectation that the fairy will be displayed.

<Second Embodiment>
Next, the pachinko machine 10 in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 to 41. In the first embodiment described above, the effect symbol is displayed based on the detection of the ball entering the distribution unit 640 by the ball entry sensor 640a. The effect symbol is configured to be an integral symbol with the reserved symbol displayed based on the entry into the first ball entry port 64a or the second ball entry port 64b. As a result, it is possible to give the player the impression that the reserved symbol is displayed based on the ball entering the distribution unit 640. If there is no entry into the first entry opening 64a or the second entry opening 64b within the predetermined period after the entry detection (if the ball has entered the distribution unit but has not won a prize), once. The displayed effect symbol is hidden.

On the other hand, in the second embodiment, a small area corresponding to the pseudo-holding symbol, which is a symbol for suggesting the number of reserved balls in a pseudo manner, based on the detection of the ball entering the distribution unit 640 by the ball entry sensor 640a. Displayed on Ds1 and Ds2. The reserved symbol displayed based on the entry into the first entry port 64a or the second entry opening 64b is displayed in the small area Ds3 which is the lower left area of the main display area Dm, and the player determines the number of reserved balls. Identification information that is difficult to recognize is displayed (see FIGS. 37 (a) to 37 (c)). (In this embodiment, "A" is displayed when the number of reserved balls is 1, "B" is displayed when the number of reserved balls is 2, "C" is displayed when the number of balls is 3, and "D" is displayed when the number of balls is 4. do.)
Then, if there is no ball entering the first ball entry port 64a or the second ball entry port 64b within a predetermined period after the ball entry detection, the pseudo hold symbol once displayed is pseudo when hidden. By executing the variable display, it is possible to reduce the discomfort given to the player when hiding the pseudo-held symbol.

This is because the pseudo-holding symbol is hidden (that is,) for the player who has the impression that the pseudo-holding symbol is displayed based on the entry into the distribution unit 640. This is because it is unnatural if the variable display is not executed when (it seems that one reserved ball has been digested).

The difference in configuration between the pachinko machine 10 in the second embodiment and the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment is included in the main process (see FIG. 38) executed by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113. The partial treatment is different from the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment. Other configurations, processing executed by the main control device 110, and other processing executed by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 are the same as those of the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the same elements as those of the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the illustration and description thereof will be omitted.

<Regarding the electrical configuration in the second embodiment>
First, with reference to FIGS. 35 to 37, the display of the reserved symbol and the pseudo-reserved symbol and the variable display in the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, a period (replaceable period) in which the variation display can be stopped and restarted in a pseudo manner during the variation period is set in advance for each variation pattern.

FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a case where it is determined that there is no entry into the first entry opening 64a or the second entry opening 64b within a predetermined period after the entry detection during the replaceable period during the variable period. Is. Specifically, when there are two pseudo-holding symbols and two holding symbols for the special symbol 1, there is a ball entering the distribution unit 640a, and when the ball entry sensor 640a detects the ball entry, it is displayed in the small area Ds1. The number of pseudo-reserved symbols to be created changes to three (see FIG. 37 (a)). After that, if it is determined that there is no winning of the first ball opening 64a or the second ball opening 64b within the period of the ball entry judgment period a in the replaceable period, a pseudo stop display is displayed and the next A pseudo continuous fluctuation notice (pseudo continuous notice) suggesting that the fluctuation display to be executed and the continuous effect are performed is displayed (see FIG. 37 (b)). After that, the display of the pseudo-held symbol is changed to two states, and the pseudo-variable display is started (FIG. 37 (c)). When the pseudo variable display is stopped, the display of the pseudo reserved symbol and the reserved symbol is changed to one state, and the variable display based on the winning information of the reserved ball of the special symbol 1 is started.

Next, FIG. 36 will be described. FIG. 36 shows the first ball entry port 64a or the second ball entry port 64b within a predetermined period after the ball entry is detected during the period other than the above-mentioned replaceable period (non-replaceable period) during the variable period. It is a figure which showed the case which it is judged that there is no entry. In this case, the pseudo-variation display is executed before the next execution of the variation display, so that the variation display based on the pseudo-holding symbol is pseudo-displayed.

Specifically, when there are two pseudo-holding symbols and two holding symbols for the special symbol 1, there is a ball entering the distribution unit 640a, and when the ball entry sensor 640a detects the ball entry, it is displayed in the small area Ds1. The number of pseudo-reserved symbols to be created changes to three (see FIG. 37 (a)). After that, if it is determined that there is no winning of the first ball opening 64a or the second ball opening 64b within the period of the ball entry judgment period a in the non-replaceable period of the variable period, the variable display during execution continues as it is. Will be done. After the variation display is stopped, the display of the pseudo-holding symbol is changed to two states, and the pseudo variation display is started. When the pseudo fluctuation display is stopped, one pseudo-pending symbol and one reserved symbol are subtracted and the display is changed to one state, and the variation display based on the reserved winning information of the special symbol 1 is displayed. It will be started. Here, when the pseudo fluctuation display is stopped, a pseudo continuous fluctuation notice (pseudo continuous notice) suggesting that the fluctuation display to be executed next and the continuous effect are performed is displayed. You may.

As described above, in the present embodiment, both the pseudo-reserved symbol and the reserved symbol that have entered the passing port are configured to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81. By displaying the pseudo-reserved symbol as a symbol that is easy for the player to understand and displaying the reserved symbol as a symbol that is difficult for the player to identify, the player can recognize the pseudo-reserved symbol as if it were a reserved symbol. Therefore, since the pseudo-holding symbol is added and displayed at the timing of passing through the passing port, it is possible to reduce the sense of discomfort due to the time difference until the ball enters the ball entry port.

Further, in the configuration of the present embodiment, when the game ball that has passed through the passing port does not enter the first ball entry port 64a or the second ball entry port 64b, the game ball does not pass through the passing port and enters the first ball entry port. When the ball enters the 64a or the second entry port 64b, a difference from the reserved symbol occurs.

However, when the game ball that has passed through the passing port does not enter the first ball entry port 64a or the second ball entry port 64b, the number of pseudo-holding symbols is larger than the actual holding symbol, but the pseudo-holding symbol is pseudo. By executing the fluctuation with a special symbol, the pseudo-reserved symbol is digested one more than the reserved symbol. As a result, the difference can be eliminated. Further, when the ball enters the first ball entry port 64a or the second ball entry port 64b without passing through the passing port, the difference can be eliminated by lighting the pseudo-reserved symbol in accordance with the reserved symbol.

<Regarding the control process of the voice lamp control device in the second embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 38 to 41, various processes executed by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 in the second embodiment will be described. First, with reference to FIG. 38, the main process executed by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 in the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing this main process.

Of these main processes, in each of the processes S1401 to S1412 and S1414 to S1419, the same processes as those of S1401 to S1412 and S1414 to S1419 in the main interrupt process (see FIG. 29) in the first embodiment are executed. Will be done. Then, in the main process in the second embodiment, the pseudo continuous variation process (S1420) is executed instead of the advance winning effect process (S1413) in the first embodiment.

Next, the above-mentioned pseudo-continuous variation processing (S1420) will be described with reference to FIG. 39. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing this pseudo continuous fluctuation process (S1420). The pseudo continuous fluctuation process (S1420) is performed when the ball does not enter the first entry port 64a or the second entry port 65b even though the entry sensor 640a detects the entry. This is a process for executing a pseudo continuous variation effect that consumes the pseudo-holding symbol displayed on the third symbol display device 81 based on the ball entry detection by the 640a to perform the variation effect.

In the pseudo-continuous variation processing, first, it is determined whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed since the special figure 1 advance winning flag or the special drawing 2 advance winning flag was turned on (1) (S2301). If it is determined that a predetermined period has elapsed since the special figure 1 advance winning flag or the special figure 2 advance winning flag is turned on (1) (S2301: Yes), the ball entry sensor 640a detects the ball entry. Despite the fact that the ball did not enter the first ball entry port 64a or the second ball entry port 65b, the pseudo continuous fluctuation start process is executed (S2302), and this process ends.

Here, the pseudo continuous fluctuation start processing (S2302) will be described with reference to FIG. 40. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing this pseudo continuous fluctuation start processing (S2302). This pseudo continuous fluctuation start process (S2302) is performed when the ball does not enter the first entry port 64a or the second entry opening 65b even though the entry sensor 640a detects the entry. This is a process for starting a pseudo continuous fluctuation effect in which a pseudo-holding symbol displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is consumed and a variation effect is performed based on the ball entry detection by the ball entry sensor 640a.

In the pseudo continuous fluctuation start process, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 advance winning flag 223h is on (1) (S2401). When it is determined that the special figure 1 advance winning flag 223h is not on (1) (S2401: No), the process proceeds to S2409 as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special figure 1 advance winning flag 223h is on (1) (S2401: Yes), the special figure 1 advance winning flag 223h is set to off (0) (S2402). After that, the value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball counter (N1) and the value of the preceding special symbol 1 reserved ball counter 223f (SN1) are acquired (S2404), and the value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball counter (N1). It is determined whether or not the value (SN1) of the reserved ball number counter 223f is larger than that of the preceding special figure 1 (S2404). When it is determined that the value (SN1) of the preceding special figure 1 reserved ball number counter 223f is not larger than the value (N1) of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter (S2404: No), the process proceeds to S2409.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the value (SN1) of the preceding special figure 1 reserved ball counter 223f is larger than the value (N1) of the special symbol 1 reserved ball counter (S2404: Yes), the preceding special figure 1 reserved ball The value (SN1) of the number counter 223f is changed to the value (N1) of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter (S2405), and it is determined whether or not the stop symbol can be replaced (S2406).

When it is determined that the stop symbol can be replaced (S2406: Yes), the display pseudo-stop type command, the display pseudo-variation pattern command, and the display special figure 1 advance winning effect command are set in order (S2407). ). The variable display is pseudo-stop-displayed by the display pseudo-stop type command set here (see FIG. 37 (b)), and the pseudo continuous variation effect is started by the display pseudo-variation pattern command (FIG. 37 (b)). c)), the display of the pseudo-pending symbol is updated by the special figure 1 advance winning effect command for display (see FIG. 37 (c)). As a result, the value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball count counter is due to the fact that the ball did not enter the first entry port 64a or the second entry opening 65b even though the entry sensor 640a detected the entry. When (N1) and the value of the preceding special figure 1 reserved ball number counter 223f do not match, a pseudo continuous fluctuation effect can be performed and the value of the preceding special figure 1 reserved ball number counter 223f can be updated. From the player's point of view, it is possible to make it appear that the pseudo-reserved symbol based on the value of the preceding special figure 1 reserved ball counter 223f is consumed to perform a pseudo continuous fluctuation effect, and the special symbol 1 reserved ball number. It is possible to reduce the discomfort felt by the player when correcting the discrepancy between the value of the counter (N1) and the value of the preceding special figure 1 reserved ball number counter 223f.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop symbol cannot be replaced (S2406: No), the display pseudo continuous variation pattern command and the display special figure 1 advance winning effect command are set in order (S2408). The pseudo-continuous variation pattern command for display set here sets the pseudo-continuous variation effect that is executed by consuming the pseudo-holding symbol as the next variation effect, and the special figure 1 advance prize-winning effect command for display sets the pseudo-holding symbol. The display is updated. As a result, even if the stop symbol cannot be replaced, a pseudo continuous variation effect that is executed by consuming the pseudo hold symbol is set as the next variation effect, so that the player feels a special feeling in the next variation effect while suppressing the discomfort. It is possible to correct the discrepancy between the value (N1) of the symbol 1 reserved ball counter and the value of the preceding special figure 1 reserved ball counter 223f.

In the processing of S2409 executed after the processing of S2401, S2404, S2407 or S2408, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 advance winning flag 223i is on (1) (S2409). When it is determined that the special figure 2 advance winning flag 223i is on (1) (S2409: Yes), the same process as that of the special figure 1 described above is performed on the special figure 2 (S2410 to S2416), and the special figure 2 precedes. If it is determined that the winning flag 223i is not on (1) (S2409: No), the processing of S2410 to S2416 is skipped and the main processing is terminated.

Returning to FIG. 39, the description will be continued. If it is determined that the predetermined period has not elapsed since the special figure 1 advance winning flag or the special figure 2 advance winning flag was turned on (1) (S2301: No), the predetermined period after the start of the pseudo continuous fluctuation Is determined (S2303). When it is determined that the predetermined period has not elapsed since the start of the pseudo continuous fluctuation (S2303: No), the present process is terminated as it is.

On the other hand, when it is determined that a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the pseudo continuous fluctuation (S2303: Yes), a pseudo continuous fluctuation stop process for determining the stop mode of the pseudo continuous fluctuation is executed (S2304). ..

Here, the pseudo continuous fluctuation stop processing (S2304) will be described with reference to FIG. 41. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing this pseudo continuous fluctuation stop processing (S2304). The pseudo continuous fluctuation stop process (S2304) is a process for determining the stop mode of the pseudo continuous variation effect.

In the pseudo continuous fluctuation stop processing, first, it is determined whether or not there is a hold of continuous fluctuation (S2501). If it is determined in the process of S2502 that the continuous fluctuation is on hold (S2501: Yes), the display stop type command is set in the stop symbol of the pseudo continuous fluctuation display (S2502). As a result, it is possible to execute a continuous variation effect between the pseudo continuous variation effect in which the variation effect is started and the variation effect executed in the next hold.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the continuous fluctuation is not held (S2501: No), the display stop type command is set in the stop symbol of the normal fluctuation display (S2503). As a result, it is possible to prevent a problem that the continuous fluctuation display is not started even though the stop symbol of the continuous fluctuation display is displayed.

Since the control process executed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 is the same as that of the first embodiment, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

As described above, in the configuration of the first embodiment, when the game ball passes through the passing port, a sound that can be identified that the passed game ball is distributed (in the first entry port 64a, a sound effect of "pure", At the second entrance 64b, a "boom" sound effect) is output. Thereby, it is possible to determine whether the ball enters the first entry port 64a or the second entry opening 64b at the timing when the game ball passes through the passing opening.

Further, as in the present embodiment, even if the effect symbol is not displayed at the timing when the game ball passes through the passing port, the timing when the game ball passes through the passing port and the timing when the game ball enters the ball entry port. It is possible to reduce the discomfort of the time difference with.

Further, in the present embodiment, at the timing when the game ball passes through the passing port, it is determined to which entry slot the game ball is distributed, the effect symbol is displayed at the corresponding position, and then the effect symbol is displayed. Since the reserved symbol is displayed and varied, it is possible to make the player feel that the reserved balls are increasing at the timing of passing through the passing opening. Therefore, the player's discomfort can be reduced.

In the present embodiment, the effect symbol is the same symbol for the hold of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but may be configured to be displayed with different symbols.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect symbol and the reserved symbol are fused and displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect symbol and the reserved symbol may be displayed by continuous animation. Specifically, an animation corresponding to a production pattern in which a drop drops at the timing of passing through the passing port is performed, and then an image in which the drop is scattered is displayed during the ball entry judgment period, and the first ball entry port 64a or At the timing of entering the second ball entry port 64b, a character imitating a water fairy may be displayed from the inside of the drop as a reserved symbol, and the drop may be hidden. If the ball is not entered into the ball entry port, the display mode of the drop is hidden without displaying the character. As a result, when the animation of the drops is displayed, the player can play the game with the expectation that the fairy will be displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the number of pseudo-reserved symbols is larger than the number of reserved symbols, it is determined whether or not pseudo-variation is possible within the fluctuation pattern during fluctuation. This determination determines whether or not it is within the switchable period defined in advance in the fluctuation pattern. Therefore, when a difference is found, if pseudo-variation is possible, it can be promptly eliminated. Further, when it is outside the switchable period, the pseudo fluctuation is executed by the fluctuation after the next, so that it is possible to suppress the problem that the difference continues for a long time.

Further, in addition to the configuration of the present embodiment, by setting the continuous notice to be performed in the fluctuation mode of the pseudo fluctuation with the fluctuation pattern of the hit, the player raises the expectation for the jackpot when the pseudo fluctuation is executed. be able to.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of reserved symbols is displayed in alphabets because it is difficult to determine the number, but it may be displayed in other display modes. For example, a straight bar-shaped display may be displayed to indicate the number of reserved balls depending on the difference in length. Further, the reserved symbol may not be displayed at all on the third symbol display device 81. By configuring in this way, it is possible to make the player think that the pseudo-holding symbol is the true number of holdings. In this case, by notifying the reserved symbol by a frame lamp or the like (for example, by arranging a cherry blossom petal accessory and the number of lighting of the petals), the reserved symbol is not easily understood by the player, but it is actually reserved. The number can be notified.

A pachinko machine may be a combination of some or all of the above-described embodiments.

Although the present invention has been described above based on the above-described embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is easy to make various modifications and improvements within a range that does not deviate from the gist of the present invention. It can be inferred.

Hereinafter, in addition to the gaming machine of the present invention, the concepts of various inventions included in the above-described embodiments will be shown.

<Characteristic A group> (Sounds a winning sound when winning 8 chances)
The first information is provided based on the first entrance where the game ball can enter, the second entrance which is different from the first entrance, and the game ball entering the first entrance. The acquisition means for acquiring the second information based on the acquisition and entering the ball into the second entrance, and the first information and the second information acquired by the acquisition means when the lottery condition is satisfied. Until the lottery conditions are satisfied, the lottery means for executing the lottery based on the information, the dynamic display means for dynamically displaying the identification information indicating the lottery result by the lottery means on the display means for a predetermined time, and the lottery conditions are satisfied. A storage means capable of storing the first information and the second information, respectively, and the storage number of each is shown based on the storage of the first information or the second information in the storage means. A privilege that is advantageous to the player based on the identification symbol display means for displaying the identification symbol on the display means and the identification information indicating that the lottery result by the lottery means is a specific lottery result. In a game machine having a privilege game granting means for granting a game, a passage port having an opening through which a game ball can enter, and a game ball passing through the passage port are inserted into the first entry port and the first ball. (2) A gaming machine characterized by having a distribution means capable of alternately distributing to a ball entry port and a notification unit for notifying a notification mode indicating that a game ball has passed through the passage port. A1.

According to the game machine A1, the game ball has entered the first entry port where the game ball can enter, the second entry opening different from the first entry opening, and the first entry opening. The acquisition means for acquiring the first information based on the above and acquiring the second information based on the fact that the ball has entered the second entrance, and the acquisition means acquired by the acquisition means when the lottery condition is satisfied. A lottery means for executing a lottery based on each of the first information and the second information, a dynamic display means for dynamically displaying identification information indicating a lottery result by the lottery means on a display means for a predetermined time, and the above. Based on a storage means capable of storing the first information and the second information, respectively, and the storage means storing the first information or the second information until the lottery condition is satisfied. Based on the fact that the identification symbol display means for displaying the identification symbol indicating each stored number on the display means and the identification information indicating that the lottery result by the lottery means is a specific lottery result are displayed. It has a privilege game granting means for granting a privilege game that is advantageous to the player, a passage port having an opening through which the game ball can enter, and a passage port that passes through the passage port to allow the game ball to enter the first ball. It has a distribution means capable of alternately distributing to the mouth and the second entry port, and a notification means for notifying a notification mode indicating that the game ball has passed through the passage port. As a result, the notification mode is notified by passing through the passing port, so that the notification mode causes a sense of discomfort due to the time difference between passing through the passing port and entering the ball into the first ball entry port and the second ball entry port. Can be reduced. Therefore, there is an effect that the player's discomfort can be reduced.

In the game machine A1, when a game ball passes through the passing port, it is determined whether the passing game ball is distributed to the first entry port or the second entry port by the distribution means. A gaming machine A2 having a discriminating means, wherein the notifying means notifies a notifying mode capable of discriminating a discrimination result by the discriminating means.

According to the gaming machine A2, in addition to the effect played by the gaming machine A1, the following effects are played. That is, when a game ball passes through the passing port, a discriminating means for determining whether the passing game ball is distributed to the first ball entry port or the second ball entry port by the sorting means is provided. The notification means has a notification mode capable of discriminating the discrimination result by the discrimination means. As a result, the player can know in advance whether the game ball can be distributed to the first entrance or the second entrance. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to provide a gaming machine that makes it easy for the player to predict the future development of the game.

The gaming machine A3 is characterized in that, in the gaming machine A2, the notification means outputs a specific voice based on the passage of the gaming ball through the passing port.

According to the gaming machine A3, in addition to the effect played by the gaming machine A2, the notification means outputs a specific voice based on the passage of the gaming ball through the passing port, so that the player can easily perform it. It has the effect of being able to determine that it has passed through the passage port.

In any of the gaming machines A1 to A3, the notification means notifies a predetermined notification mode when the game ball enters the first entry port or the second entry port, and notifies the passage port of the predetermined notification mode. The notification mode notified when the game ball has passed is the time required for the game ball to enter the first ball entry port or the second ball entry port after the game ball has passed through the passage port. The gaming machine A4, which is characterized by being notified by the length of.

According to the game machine A4, in addition to the effect of any of the game machines A1 to A3, the notification means is predetermined when the game ball enters the first ball entry port or the second ball entry port. The notification mode is notified when the game ball passes through the passing port, and the notification mode is such that after the game ball has passed through the passing port, the first ball entry port or the second ball entry port is notified. Since the notification is made for a length longer than the time required for the game ball to enter, the game ball has entered the first entry port or the second entry opening at the timing of passing through the passing opening. It can be made to remind the player. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to suppress the player from feeling uncomfortable.

<Characteristic B group> (Temporarily reserved symbols are displayed at the winning timing)
The first information is provided based on the first entrance where the game ball can enter, the second entrance which is different from the first entrance, and the game ball entering the first entrance. The acquisition means for acquiring the second information based on the acquisition and entering the ball into the second entrance, and the first information and the second information acquired by the acquisition means when the lottery condition is satisfied. Until the lottery conditions are satisfied, the lottery means for executing the lottery based on the information, the dynamic display means for dynamically displaying the identification information indicating the lottery result by the lottery means on the display means for a predetermined time, and the lottery conditions are satisfied. Based on the display of the storage means capable of storing the first information and the second information, respectively, and the identification information indicating that the lottery result by the lottery means is a specific lottery result. In a game machine having a privilege game granting means for granting a privilege game that is advantageous to the player, a passage port having an opening through which the game ball can enter, and a passage port passing through the passage port to pass the game ball to the above-mentioned first A distribution means capable of alternately distributing to one entry port and the second entry port, and a game ball passing through the passage opening based on the passage of the game ball through the passage opening are the distribution means. A discriminating means for discriminating between the first ball entry port and the second ball entry port by means, and a first notification means for notifying a first notification mode based on the discrimination result by the discriminating means. A gaming machine characterized in that it has a second notification means that changes the first notification mode based on the fact that a game ball enters the first entry port or the second entry port. B1.

According to the game machine B1, the game ball has entered the first entrance where the game ball can enter, the second entrance different from the first entrance, and the first entrance. The acquisition means for acquiring the first information based on the above and acquiring the second information based on the ball entering the second entrance, and the acquisition means acquired by the acquisition means when the lottery condition is satisfied. A lottery means for executing a lottery based on each of the first information and the second information, a dynamic display means for dynamically displaying identification information indicating a lottery result by the lottery means on a display means for a predetermined time, and the above-mentioned Until the lottery conditions are satisfied, the storage means capable of storing the first information and the second information, respectively, and the identification information indicating that the lottery result by the lottery means is a specific lottery result are displayed. Based on the fact that the game is provided, the player has a privilege game granting means for granting a privilege game that is advantageous to the player, a passage port having an opening through which the game ball can enter, and a game through the passage port. A distribution means capable of alternately distributing the ball to the first entrance and the second entrance, and a game ball that has passed through the passage based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage. Is a discriminating means for discriminating whether the ball is distributed to the first ball entry port or the second ball entry port by the sorting means, and the first notification mode based on the discrimination result by the discriminating means. It has a notification means and a second notification means that changes the first notification mode based on the fact that a game ball enters the first entry port or the second entry port. As a result, in the first notification mode in which the ball passes through the passage port and is notified, and the variable second notification mode thereof, the ball enters the passage port, and the game is played in the first ball entry port or the second ball entry port. It can make the player think as if he / she entered the ball. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the sense of incongruity due to the time difference between the timing when the player enters the ball through the passage port and the timing when the player enters the ball at the first ball entry port or the second ball entry port. Therefore, there is an effect that the player's discomfort can be reduced.

In the gaming machine B1, when the first notification mode is notified, the first notification means is not changed to the second notification mode by the second notification means even if the first notification mode elapses for a predetermined time or longer. In this case, the gaming machine B2 is characterized in that the first notification mode is set to the non-notification mode.

According to the game machine B2, in addition to the effect of the game machine B1, when the first notification means notifies the first notification mode, even if the first notification mode elapses for a predetermined time or more, the second notification mode is described. If the notification means does not change to the second notification mode, the first notification mode is set to the non-notification mode, so that the game ball that has passed through the passage port enters the first or second entry port. It has the effect of making the player aware of what he did not do.

<Characteristic C group> (Pseudo-reserved symbol and main-reserved symbol are displayed respectively)
The first information is provided based on the first entrance where the game ball can enter, the second entrance which is different from the first entrance, and the game ball entering the first entrance. The acquisition means for acquiring the second information based on the acquisition and entering the ball into the second entrance, and the first information and the second information acquired by the acquisition means when the lottery condition is satisfied. Until the lottery conditions are satisfied, the lottery means for executing the lottery based on the information, the dynamic display means for dynamically displaying the identification information indicating the lottery result by the lottery means on the display means for a predetermined time, and the lottery conditions are satisfied. Based on the display of the storage means capable of storing the first information and the second information, respectively, and the identification information indicating that the lottery result by the lottery means is a specific lottery result. In a game machine having a privilege game granting means for granting a privilege game that is advantageous to the player, a passage port having an opening through which the game ball can enter, and a passage port passing through the passage port to pass the game ball to the above-mentioned first A distribution means capable of alternately distributing to one entry port and the second entry port, and a game ball passing through the passage opening based on the passage of the game ball through the passage opening are the distribution means. The display means displays a discriminating means for determining whether the order is to be distributed to the first ball entry port or the second ball entry port by means, and a decorative symbol corresponding to the discrimination result by the discriminating means. It has a decorative symbol display means, and the decorative symbol display means displays the decorative symbol that is displayed first among the decorative symbols displayed on the display means based on the establishment of the start condition. The gaming machine C1 is to be hidden, and the dynamic display means starts the dynamic display of the identification information based on the establishment of the start condition.

According to the game machine C1, the game ball has entered the first entrance where the game ball can enter, the second entrance different from the first entrance, and the first entrance. The acquisition means for acquiring the first information based on the above and acquiring the second information based on the ball entering the second entrance, and the acquisition means acquired by the acquisition means when the lottery condition is satisfied. A lottery means for executing a lottery based on each of the first information and the second information, a dynamic display means for dynamically displaying identification information indicating a lottery result by the lottery means on a display means for a predetermined time, and the above-mentioned Until the lottery conditions are satisfied, the storage means capable of storing the first information and the second information, respectively, and the identification information indicating that the lottery result by the lottery means is a specific lottery result are displayed. Based on the fact that the game is provided, the player has a privilege game granting means for granting a privilege game that is advantageous to the player, a passage port having an opening through which the game ball can enter, and a game through the passage port. A distribution means capable of alternately distributing the ball to the first entrance and the second entrance, and a game ball that has passed through the passage based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage. However, the discriminating means for discriminating whether the order is to be sorted into the first ball entry port or the second ball entry port by the sorting means, and the decorative symbol corresponding to the discrimination result by the discriminating means are displayed. It has a decorative symbol display means to be displayed on the means, and the decorative symbol display means is displayed first among the decorative symbols displayed on the display means based on the establishment of the start condition. The decorative symbol is hidden, and the dynamic display means starts the dynamic display of the identification information based on the establishment of the start condition.

As a result, it is possible to notify that the ball has entered the first ball entry port or the second ball entry port by the decorative pattern. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the sense of discomfort due to the difference between the timing of passing through the passing port and the timing of entering the ball into the first or second ball entry port. Therefore, there is an effect that the player's discomfort can be reduced.

In the gaming machine C1, the gaming machine C2 is characterized in that the start condition is satisfied at least when the lottery condition is satisfied.

According to the gaming machine C2, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine C1, the start condition is satisfied at least by the establishment of the lottery condition, so that the player can easily identify the establishment of the start condition. There is an effect.

In the gaming machine C1 or C2, the number of the decorative symbols corresponding to the first ball entry port displayed on the display means or the decorative symbols corresponding to the second ball entry port and the number of the decorative symbols displayed in the storage means are stored. The gaming machine C3 is characterized by having a difference discriminating means for discriminating the difference from the number of the first information or the second information.

According to the game machine C3, the number of the decorative symbols corresponding to the first ball entry port or the decorative symbols corresponding to the second ball entry port displayed on the display means and the number of the decorative symbols corresponding to the second ball entry port are stored in the storage means. Since it has a difference discriminating means for discriminating the difference from the number of the first information or the second information, it is discriminated whether there is a difference between the number of the first information or the second information and the number of decorative symbols. It has the effect of being able to.

In the game machine C3, the difference determination means is longer than the time required for the game ball to enter the first entry port or the second entry opening after the game ball passes through the passage opening. The gaming machine C4, characterized in that the difference is determined based on the elapse of the reference time.

According to the gaming machine C4, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine C3, the difference determining means means that after the gaming ball passes through the passing opening, the gaming ball enters the first ball opening or the second entering ball. Since the difference is determined based on the elapse of a reference time equal to or longer than the time required to enter the mouth, the game ball that has passed through the passage opening is the first entry opening or the second entry opening. It has the effect of being able to accurately determine whether or not the ball has entered the ball.

In the gaming machine C3 or C4, the difference determining means is characterized in that the difference is discriminated based on the fact that the gaming ball has entered the first entrance or the second entrance. Amusement machine C5.

According to the game machine C5, in addition to the effect of the game machine C3 or C4, the difference determination means is based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first ball entry port or the second ball entry port. Since the difference is discriminated, there is an effect that it is possible to discriminate whether the ball has entered the first or second ball entry port without passing through the passing port.

In any of the gaming machines C3 to C5, it is determined by the difference determining means that the number of the decorative symbols displayed is larger than the number of the first information or the second information stored in the storage means. If this is the case, the dynamic display means has a condition setting means for setting the start condition within the dynamic display time of the identification information that is dynamically displayed, and the dynamic display means dynamically displays the identification information. When the start condition is set by the condition setting means, the gaming machine C6 is characterized in that the identification symbol is stopped and displayed with specific identification information, and then the dynamic display is started again. ..

According to the gaming machine C6, in addition to the effect played by any of the gaming machines C3 to C5, the following effects are played. That is, when the difference determination means determines that the number of the decorative symbols displayed is larger than the number of the first information or the second information stored in the storage means, the dynamic display is performed. The dynamic display means has a condition setting means for setting the start condition within the dynamic display time of the identification information, and the dynamic display means is used by the condition setting means when the identification information is dynamically displayed. When the start condition is set, the identification symbol is stopped and displayed with specific identification information, and then the dynamic display is started again. Therefore, there is an effect that the number of decorative symbols and the number of the first information and the second information can be matched.

In any of the gaming machines C3 to C5, the decorative symbol display means has the first information or the second information in which the number of the decorative symbols displayed by the difference determination means is stored in the storage means. When it is determined that the number is less than the number, the gaming machine C7 is characterized in that the decorative symbols corresponding to the first information or the second information, which are less than the number, are added and displayed by the number of differences. ..

Each of the gaming machines is a gaming machine Z1 characterized by being a pachinko gaming machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine is equipped with an operation handle, and the ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning (or passing through the winning opening), the identification information dynamically displayed in the display means may be fixedly stopped after a predetermined time. Further, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner to enable a ball to be won, and is valuable according to the number of winnings. Some are given value (including not only prize balls but also data written on a magnetic card).

The gaming machine Z2, wherein each gaming machine is a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the slot machine is "provided with a variable display means for dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information and then confirming the display of the identification information, and for operating a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to this, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and at the time of the stop. It is a gaming machine provided with a special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player, provided that the definite identification information of the above is the specific identification information. In this case, coins, medals, and the like are typical examples of the game medium.

The gaming machine Z3 is characterized in that each of the gaming machines is a fusion of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, as a basic configuration of the fused gaming machine, "a variable display means for dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information and then confirming and displaying the identification information is provided, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The fluctuation of the identification information is started due to the operation of, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. A special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player is provided on the condition that the definite identification information at the time of stopping is the specific identification information, the ball is used as the game medium, and the identification information is described. A game machine that requires a predetermined number of balls to start the dynamic display of the game, and is configured to pay out a large number of balls when a special game state occurs. "
<Others>
In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, based on the winning of the game medium to the entrance, the winning is notified by the output of the winning sound or the like, and the winning or not is determined.
For the purpose of distributing the flow of the game medium to the ball entrance, there is a case where an introduction flow path for introducing the game medium is provided to the ball entrance.
For example, in a gaming machine equipped with two types of entrances, by sorting in the introduction flow path, it is possible to alternately win prizes for the game medium to the two types of entrances, and two types of entrances can be made. A gaming machine capable of preventing a ball from entering one of the mouths in a biased manner has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-231902).
However, in a gaming machine configured so that the player cannot visually recognize the inside of the introduction flow path, the player cannot visually recognize the winning of the game medium to the entrance slot provided in the introduction flow path. There is a problem that the player feels uncomfortable because the winning is notified by the output of the winning sound or the like based on the winning of the game medium to the entrance.
This technical idea is made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing a player's discomfort.
<Means>
In order to achieve this purpose, the gaming machine of the technical idea 1 includes a first entrance for a game ball, a second entrance different from the first entrance, and the first entrance. With the acquisition means of acquiring the first information based on the fact that the game ball has entered the mouth and the second information based on the fact that the ball has entered the second entrance, and the establishment of the lottery conditions. , The lottery means for executing the lottery based on the first information and the second information acquired by the acquisition means, and the identification information indicating the lottery result by the lottery means are dynamically displayed on the display means for a predetermined time. The dynamic display means to be displayed, the storage means capable of storing the first information and the second information, respectively, until the lottery condition is satisfied, and the lottery result by the lottery means are specific lottery results. A passage opening having a privilege game granting means for granting a privilege game advantageous to the player based on the display of the identification information indicating the existence, and having an opening through which the game ball can enter. Based on the distribution means capable of alternately distributing the game ball to the first entry port and the second entry opening through the passage opening, and the game ball passing through the passage opening. , The discriminating means for discriminating whether the game balls that have passed through the passing port are distributed to the first ball entry port or the second ball entry port by the sorting means, and the discrimination by the discriminating means. The decorative symbol display means for displaying the decorative symbol corresponding to the result on the display means, and the decorative symbol display means of the decorative symbol displayed on the display means based on the establishment of the start condition. Among them, the decorative symbol displayed first is hidden, and the dynamic display means starts the dynamic display of the identification information based on the establishment of the start condition. ..
The gaming machine of the technical idea 2 is the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1, and the start condition is satisfied by at least the establishment of the lottery condition.
<Effect>
According to the game machine described in Technical Idea 1, a first ball can enter, a second ball different from the first ball, and a game ball at the first ball. The acquisition means for acquiring the first information based on the fact that the ball has entered the ball and the second information based on the fact that the ball has entered the second entrance, and the acquisition means when the lottery condition is satisfied. The lottery means for executing the lottery based on each of the first information and the second information acquired by the lottery means, and the identification information indicating the lottery result by the lottery means is dynamically displayed on the display means for a predetermined time. It is shown that the display means, the storage means capable of storing the first information and the second information, respectively, until the lottery condition is satisfied, and the lottery result by the lottery means are specific lottery results. Based on the display of the identification information, there is a privilege game granting means for granting a privilege game advantageous to the player, a passage port having an opening through which the game ball can enter, and a passage thereof. A distribution means capable of alternately distributing the game ball to the first entrance and the second entrance through the mouth, and the passage based on the passage of the game ball through the passage. Corresponds to the discriminating means for discriminating whether the game balls that have passed through the above-mentioned are sorted to the first entry port or the second entry port by the sorting means, and the discrimination result by the discriminating means. It has a decorative symbol display means for displaying a decorative symbol on the display means, and the decorative symbol display means is the earliest among the decorative symbols displayed on the display means based on the establishment of a start condition. The decorative symbol displayed on the screen is hidden, and the dynamic display means starts the dynamic display of the identification information based on the establishment of the start condition.
As a result, it is possible to notify that the ball has entered the first ball entry port or the second ball entry port by the decorative pattern. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the sense of discomfort due to the difference between the timing of passing through the passing port and the timing of entering the ball into the first or second ball entry port. Therefore, there is an effect that the player's discomfort can be reduced.
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 2, in addition to the effect of the technical idea 1, the start condition is satisfied by at least the establishment of the lottery condition. It has the effect of being able to be identified in an easy-to-understand manner.

10 Pachinko machine (game machine)
6 4 a 1st ball entry port (part of the ball entry means)
6 4 b 2nd ball entry port (part of the ball entry means)
81 Third symbol display device (display means)
203a Special symbol 1 Hold ball storage area (part of storage means)
203b Special symbol 2 Hold ball storage area (part of storage means)
900 distribution member (guidance means)
S104 Special symbol variation processing (part of dynamic display means)
S406 Part of determination means S506 Part of determination means S606 Part of acquisition means S613 Part of acquisition means S1104 Jackpot control processing (privilege game execution means)
S1508 Part of the first display mode display means
S1514 Part of the first display mode display means
S1703 Part of the second display mode display means
S1710 Part of the second display mode display means

Claims (1)

A ball entry means configured to be able to detect a game ball that has entered, and
An acquisition means capable of acquiring information based on the fact that a game ball has entered the ball entry means,
A determination means that executes a determination based on the information acquired by the acquisition means when the determination condition is satisfied, and a determination means.
A dynamic display means capable of dynamically displaying identification information for indicating a determination result by the determination means on the display means, and a dynamic display means.
A storage means capable of storing the information until the determination condition is satisfied, and
A gaming machine having a privileged game executing means for executing a privileged game that is advantageous to the player when the identification information for indicating that the determination result by the determination means is a specific determination result is displayed. In
A specific area through which the game ball can pass, and
A guiding means capable of guiding a game ball that has passed through the specific region to the entering means,
A first display mode display means capable of causing the display means to display the first display mode based on the passage of the game ball through the specific area.
A second display mode corresponding to the information stored in the storage means before the determination by the determination means is performed based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the ball entry means. With a second display mode display means capable of displaying the image on the display means.
When the game ball enters the ball entry means within the period from the display of the first display mode to the satisfaction of the predetermined condition, both the second display mode and the first display mode are displayed. If the game ball does not enter the ball entry means within the period from the display of the first display mode to the satisfaction of the predetermined condition, the second display mode can be configured. It is configured so that the display of the first display mode can be terminated without the display mode and the first display mode being displayed together .
The guiding means has a first state in which a game ball that has passed through the specific area can be guided to the ball entry means, and a game ball that has passed through the specific area from the first state is the ball entry means. It is configured to be variable to a second state, which makes it difficult to guide to.
The first display mode display means is characterized in that the first display mode can be displayed on the display means when the gaming ball passes through the specific area during the first state of the guidance means. A game machine to play.

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