JP7190745B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine.

There is a pachinko machine as a kind of game machine. In a pachinko machine, for example, a game ball is shot into a game area by a shooting device, and when the game ball enters a predetermined starting ball entry means provided in the game area, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to generate a winning state. When the identification information is variably displayed on the special display device and the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode based on the lottery result of the winning lottery, a winning state advantageous to the player occurs, and the player has many It is possible to win prize balls (see Patent Document 1, for example).

JP-A-2000-70446

However, in the conventional pachinko machine, there is a possibility that the player's interest in the game may decrease.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in order to solve the problems exemplified above, and its object is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of players.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is
a launching means for launching a game ball;
a game area in which the launched game ball is guided;
a center frame provided so as to surround a predetermined area of a predetermined display device in the game area;
In the game area, at least at a position where the game ball fired by the shooting means so as to pass through the left side area of the center frame can reach, a first start input provided so that the game ball can enter ball means;
In the game area, it is provided at a position where only game balls shot by the shooting means so as to pass through the right side area of the center frame can reach, and game balls flowing down the right side area can enter. Opportunity entry means and
In the game area, provided at a position where the game ball shot by the shooting means can reach at least the right side area of the center frame and at a downstream position from the trigger ball entry means , at least the A closed state in which a game ball cannot or is difficult to enter and an open state in which a game ball can or is easily entered when a predetermined opening condition is established based on the entry into the trigger ball entry means. a second actuation ball entry means having at least one opening and closing member displaceable between
A first lottery means for performing a first winning lottery with a first winning probability due to the entry of a game ball into the first start ball entry means or the second start ball entry means;
A second lottery means for performing a second lottery lottery with a second winning probability higher than the first winning probability due to the entry of the game ball into the second starting ball entering means;
a first display means for performing a stop display in a specific mode based on the lottery result of the first win-or-fail lottery resulting from the entry of the game ball into the first starting ball entry means after performing the variable display;
After performing the variable display, a second display that performs a stop display in a specific mode based on the lottery result of the first winning lottery or the second winning lottery resulting from the entry of the game ball into the second starting ball entry means. means and
A position that only the game ball shot by the shooting means can reach so as to pass through the right side area of the center frame, and is upstream of the second starting ball entering means and further than the opportunity ball entering means. Specific having at least one opening/closing member provided at a downstream position and displaceable between an open state in which game balls flowing down the right side area can enter and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter. a ball entry means;
a first special game state generating means for generating a first special game state advantageous to the player when a winning result is obtained by the first lottery;
a second special game state generating means for generating a second special game state that is less advantageous to the player than the first special game state when a winning result is obtained by the second lottery;
a specific opening/closing control means for controlling opening/closing of the specific ball-entering means when the first special game state or the second special game state occurs,
The first starting ball entry means is provided at a position where it is difficult for the game ball shot by the shooting means to pass through the right side area of the center frame,
The second starting ball entry means is provided at a position where it is difficult for the game ball shot by the shooting means to pass through the left side area of the center frame ,
The first special game state generating means is
When a predetermined condition is satisfied due to the game ball entering the second starting ball entering means, the specific ball entering means executes opening/closing control in a predetermined opening/closing mode corresponding to the second special game state. The gist of this is that the first special game state can be generated in such a manner that a predetermined notification is made to the effect that the first special game state will occur.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, there is an excellent effect that it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

It is a front view showing a pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is a perspective view showing a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state which opened the inner frame and the front frame set. It is a front view showing the configuration of the inner frame, the game board, and the like. It is a rear view showing the configuration of the pachinko machine. It is a perspective view showing a state in which the inner frame, the back pack unit and the like are opened. It is a block diagram showing the main electrical configuration of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline|summary of the various counters used for game control. 4 is a flowchart showing main processing by a main controller; 4 is a flowchart showing normal processing by a main controller; 4 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing; It is a flow chart which shows starting prize-winning processing. It is a flow chart which shows big hit judging processing. It is a flowchart which shows a reach determination process. 4 is a flowchart showing through gate passage processing; It is a flow chart which shows game state check processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the correspondence of a lottery mode flag, a support mode flag, a game state specific counter, and a game state determination value. 8 is a flowchart showing first display control processing; FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing a process for setting fluctuation end time; FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing variable display setting processing; It is a flow chart which shows variable winning a prize device control processing. 9 is a flowchart showing second display control processing; It is a flow chart which shows an electric accessory control process. 4 is a flowchart showing reception interrupt processing; It is a flow chart which shows the main processing of a payout control device. 4 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing; 4 is a flowchart showing command determination processing; 4 is a flowchart showing normal processing of a sub-controller; It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline|summary of the various counters used for the determination of a decorative design. 10 is a flowchart showing counter update processing; 4 is a flowchart showing command determination processing of a sub control device; 10 is a flowchart showing variable display setting processing; It is a flow chart which shows a reservation display setting process. It is a figure for demonstrating a jackpot classification. It is a figure which shows the structure of a 1st jackpot classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structure of a 2nd jackpot classification determination table. (a) is a diagram showing the storage configuration of a probability variable jackpot time/variation pattern table, and (b) is a diagram showing the storage configuration of a complete loss/variation pattern table. It is a diagram showing the configuration of a probability variable jackpot time/fluctuation pattern table in a normal state. 4 is a diagram showing the configuration of an opening/closing pattern control table; FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the display mode of the decorative design display apparatus in a normal state. It is a schematic diagram showing an example of the display mode of the decorative symbol display device when a big hit occurs. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the display mode of the decorative design display apparatus in chance mode. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the display mode of the decorative design display apparatus in gold mode. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a display mode of the decorative symbol display device during the roulette performance; It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the display mode of a decorative design display device when pending|holding display change processing is performed.

As described above, pachinko machines are one type of gaming machines. In a pachinko machine, for example, a game ball is shot into a game area by a shooting device, and when the game ball enters a predetermined starting ball entry means provided in the game area, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to generate a winning state. When the identification information is variably displayed on the special display device and the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode based on the lottery result of the winning lottery, a winning state advantageous to the player occurs, and the player has many It is possible to win prize balls.

In general, in the winning state, one round is defined as the opening of the variable winning device for a specified period of time, or the winning of a specified number of game balls in the variable winning device, and this is repeated a specified number of times.

Further, in a conventional pachinko machine, a plurality of (for example, five) prize balls are paid out based on one entry of a game ball into the starting ball entry means (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

However, in a conventional pachinko machine, if the number of game balls entering the starting ball entry means is increased to increase the chances of a winning lottery, the number of prize balls to be awarded is inevitably large. As a result, there is a risk that the disadvantage of the amusement arcade will increase.

On the other hand, if an attempt is made to reduce the number of game balls entering the starting ball entry means in order to reduce the number of prize balls in consideration of the profits of the amusement arcade, the chances of a winning lottery will be reduced and the game will be played. There is a possibility that the interest of the person will decrease.

In addition, in recent years, there are gaming machines in which there are multiple winning states with different opening and closing patterns of the variable winning device, such as the prescribed time for opening the variable winning device and the number of times the variable winning device is opened. can also be seen. In such a gaming machine, the opening/closing pattern of the variable winning device causes a difference in the game value that the player can obtain, so the player has a strong interest in the opening/closing pattern of the variable winning device.

Conventionally, however, the opening/closing pattern of the variable winning device is different depending on the winning type, and the player can identify the winning type just by looking at the opening/closing pattern of the variable winning device. was becoming Therefore, when a winning state disadvantageous to the player occurs despite the occurrence of the winning state, the player's interest is reduced just by looking at the opening/closing pattern of the variable winning device. I could have lost it.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in order to solve the problems exemplified above, and its object is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of players.

An embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as "pachinko machine") will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Here, FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the inner frame 12 and the front frame set 14 are opened. FIG. 4 is a front view showing the configuration of the inner frame 12, the game board 30, and the like. 5 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which the inner frame 12, the back pack unit 203 and the like are opened. However, in FIG. 3, for the sake of convenience, nails and accessories arranged on the surface of the game board 30, the glass unit 137 attached to the front frame set 14, and the like are omitted.

As shown in FIG. 3, etc., the pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 that constitutes the outer shell of the pachinko machine 10. An inner frame 12 is supported on one side of the outer frame 11 so as to be openable and closable. .

As shown in FIG. 6 and the like, the outer frame 11 has an upper frame-constituting portion 11a and a lower frame-constituting portion 11b made of wooden plate material, and a left frame-constituting portion 11c and a right side frame-constituting portion 11d made of aluminum alloy by extrusion molding. These frame-constituting parts 11a to 11d are assembled into a rectangular frame as a whole by detachable fasteners such as screws.

An upper hinge 81 and a lower hinge 82 are attached to the upper and lower ends of the left side frame-constituting portion 11c (see FIG. 1). The upper and lower parts of the inner frame 12 are rotatably supported by the upper hinge 81 and the lower hinge 82, so that the inner frame 12 can be opened and closed. A space formed inside the outer frame 11 accommodates the inner frame 12 and the like.

An extension wall portion 83 that protrudes toward the inner side of the outer frame 11 from the vicinity of the rear end in the width direction is formed on the right side frame-constituting portion 11d. The extending wall portion 83 covers the entire upper and lower sections corresponding to the locking device 600 (see FIG. 6) provided on the back side of the right side portion of the inner frame 12 from the back side of the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 5). In addition, as shown in FIG. 3 , a pair of upper and lower receiving portions 84 and 85 to which the locking member of the locking device 600 is locked is provided on the front side of the extending wall portion 83 . A pressing portion 86 that abuts on an inner frame open detection switch 92 (to be described later) protrudes toward the inside of the outer frame 11 from the lower receiving portion 85 .

Further, a resin-made curtain plate decoration 87 is attached to the lower side frame-constituting portion 11b. A rib 88 protruding upward is integrally formed in the inner part of the upper surface of the curtain plate decoration 87 . This makes it difficult for a gap to be formed with the inner frame 12 .

As shown in FIG. 3, the opening/closing axis of the inner frame 12 is set vertically along the left side of the pachinko machine 10 when viewed from the front, and the inner frame 12 can be opened forward with this opening/closing axis as the axis. It has become. The inner frame 12 is mainly composed of a resin base 38 having a rectangular outer shape, and a substantially elliptical window hole 39 is formed in the central portion of the resin base 38 .

A front frame set 14 is attached to the front side of the inner frame 12 so that it can be opened and closed. As with the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 can be opened forward with an opening/closing axis set along the top and bottom on the left side of the pachinko machine 10 as viewed from the front.

The front frame set 14 has a rectangular outer shape like the inner frame 12, and covers substantially the entire front side of the inner frame 12 in the closed state. A substantially elliptical window portion 101 is formed in the central portion of the front frame set 14 . Thereby, the game board 30 (game area) attached to the rear surface of the inner frame 12 can be visually recognized from the outside through the window portion 101 of the front frame set 14 and the window hole 39 of the inner frame 12 . A detailed configuration of the game board 30 will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front side of the front frame set 14 is provided with a lower tray 15 as a ball receiving tray at the center of the lower part thereof, and the game balls discharged from the outlet 16 are stored in the lower tray 15. It is possible. Further, on the front side of the lower tray 15, a ball extracting lever 25 for ejecting game balls from the inside of the lower tray 15 is provided. In addition, an effect button 125 with a built-in LED is provided on the left side of the lower plate 15, and by pressing the effect button 125, a corresponding effect is performed on the decorative pattern display device 42, etc., which will be described later. Or the content of the production is changed.

On the right side of the lower plate 15, a game ball shooting handle (hereinafter simply referred to as a handle) 18 projecting forward is provided. The handle 18 is provided with a touch sensor (not shown) and an operation amount detection means (not shown) for detecting an operation amount of an operation portion of the handle 18 .

An upper plate 19 is provided above the lower plate 15 . The upper tray 19 is a ball receiver that temporarily stores game balls and guides them toward a game ball launching device (hereinafter referred to simply as launching device) 60 as a launching means to be described later while aligning them in a row. When the upper tray 19 is filled with game balls, the game balls to be paid out are guided to the lower tray 15 via a lower tray communication passage 71 and a discharge port 16, which will be described later.

A ball lending button 121 and a returning button 122 are provided on the upper plate 19. - 特許庁As a result, when the ball lending button 121 is operated with bills, cards, etc. inserted into the card unit (ball lending unit) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10 in a game hall or the like, the ball lending button 121 is operated. A rented ball is supplied to the upper tray 19 . On the other hand, the return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of the card or the like inserted in the card unit. However, the ball lending button 121 and return button 122 are unnecessary in a pachinko machine in which game balls are directly lent to the upper tray 19 from a ball lending device or the like without going through the card unit, that is, a so-called cash machine.

Furthermore, the upper plate 19 is provided with a ball removal button 123 . By pressing the ball removal button 123, a communication hole (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the ball guide path of the upper tray 19 and communicating with the lower tray 15 is opened and stored in the upper tray 19. The game ball is guided (dropped) to the lower tray 15. - 特許庁That is, the player can move the game ball on the upper tray 19 to the lower tray 15 at any time by operating the ball removal button 123 .

Further, the front face of the front frame set 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around it. These light emitting means play a role of increasing the effect during the game by changing and controlling the light emitting mode such as lighting and blinking in accordance with the change of the game state such as at the time of a big win or a predetermined ready-to-win state. For example, a frame lamp 102 containing a light emitting means such as an LED is provided on the periphery of the window portion 101 . Also, on both sides of the frame lamp 102, there are provided error display lamps 104 which light up when a predetermined error occurs. A large number of fine through holes are formed in the frame lamps 102 above the error display lamps 104 so as to correspond to the speakers SP (see FIG. 3) provided on the rear surface of the front frame set 14 .

A glass unit 137 is attached to the rear side of the front frame set 14 . The glass unit 137 is not a conventional front and rear pair of rectangular plate glasses that are attached separately as a front and rear pair, but is formed in a round shape as a whole and attached after being assembled.

Next, the inner frame 12 (resin base 38) will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the game board 30 is attached behind the window hole 39 to the inner frame 12 (resin base 38). The game board 30 is attached with its peripheral portion in contact with the back side of the inner frame 12 (resin base 38). Therefore, the substantially central portion of the front surface of the game board 30 is exposed to the front surface side of the inner frame 12 through the window hole 39 of the resin base 38 .

In addition, in the front lower part of the inner frame 12 (resin base 38), that is, at the position below the window hole 39 (game board 30), a shooting device 60 as shooting means and a game ball immediately after being shot from the shooting device 60 are placed. A guiding firing rail 61 is attached. In this embodiment, a solenoid type launcher is adopted as the launcher 60 . Above the shooting device 60 is a ball feeding device that guides the game balls guided from the upper tray 19 one by one to the shooting position of the shooting device 60 by driving a built-in drive means (for example, a solenoid). 63 are provided.

Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 30 includes a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device (large winning opening) 32, an upper starting winning opening 33A, a lower starting winning opening 33B, a through gate 34, a variable display device unit 35, a first special display device 43L and The second special display device 43R and the like are arranged in through holes formed by router processing, and attached from the front side of the game board 30 with wood screws or the like. As is well known, when a game ball enters various winning ports such as the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, the upper starting winning port 33A, and the lower starting winning port 33B, it is detected by various detection switches, and the upper tray 19 (or lower plate 15), a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. For example, if there is a prize in the upper start prize opening 33A, 3 pieces, if there is a prize in the lower start prize opening 33B, 1 prize, if there is a prize in the general prize opening 31, 10 15 game balls are paid out to the upper tray 19 (lower tray 15) when there is a prize to the variable prize winning device 32.例文帳に追加In addition, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36, and game balls that do not enter various prize winning ports such as the general winning port 31 are discharged out of the game area through the out port 36. .

Here, the upper starting winning opening 33A constitutes the first starting winning means, the lower starting winning opening 33B constitutes the second starting winning means (starting winning means), and the variable winning device 32 constitutes the specific winning means. configure.

The game board 30 is also provided with a large number of nails for appropriately distributing and adjusting the falling direction of game balls, and various members (accessories) such as windmills. As a result, it is adjusted so that winning to the start winning openings 33A, 33B, etc. described above occurs with an appropriate probability.

The variable winning device 32 includes a large winning opening 32a in which a game ball can win, a rectangular plate-like opening and closing plate 32b as an opening and closing member for opening and closing the large winning opening 32a, and a large winning opening driving the opening and closing plate 32b. and a solenoid (not shown).

The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the big winning opening 32a. By energizing the opening solenoid, the opening/closing plate 32b is tilted forward with its lower side as a rotation axis, and the game ball enters an open state in which the winning opening 32a can enter.

A game ball can always win a prize in the upper starting prize opening 33A. On the other hand, the lower start winning opening 33B is provided with an electric accessory 37 as an opening/closing type winning auxiliary device.

The electric accessory 37 has a pair of left and right movable blades 37a as an opening/closing member that rotates in the left-right direction about the lower end side, and a starting prize opening solenoid (not shown) that drives the movable blades 37a to open and close. When the movable blade 37a opens and closes according to the establishment of a predetermined condition, the game ball flowing down the game area is in an open state in which it can enter the lower starting winning opening 33B, and the game ball cannot enter the lower starting winning opening 33B. It is configured so that the state can be changed between the closed state and the closed state.

Although details will be described later, the upper start winning opening 33A and the lower starting winning opening 33B are provided with a first start winning switch 224A and a second starting winning switch 224B for detecting winning game balls, respectively. When a game ball is detected by the start winning switch 224A, 224B, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to generate a jackpot state, etc. ) for variable display. Then, when the winning lottery is won, a big winning state or the like is provided.

Here, the jackpot type in this embodiment will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 34, in the present embodiment, the jackpot types are "16R probability variable jackpot A", "16R probability variable jackpot B", "4R probability variable jackpot A", "4R probability variable jackpot B", and "16R normal jackpot A". , “16R normal jackpot B”, “4R normal jackpot A”, “4R normal jackpot B” and “JUB (Jump Up Bonus) jackpot”.

In the jackpot state of "16R probability variable jackpot A", "long open" is set as one special prize state, and this is repeated 16 times (16 rounds).

In the present embodiment, "long open" means that a specified time of 30 seconds has passed after the opening/closing plate 32b of the variable winning device 32 has been switched from the closed state to the open state, or the variable winning device 32 has a specified number of It refers to one opening and closing operation until it becomes a closed state on the condition that 10 game balls win a prize.

In the jackpot state of "16R probability variable jackpot B", "long open" is set as one special prize state, and after this is repeated four times (4 rounds), "short open" is set as one special prize state, This is repeated 12 times (12 rounds).

In this embodiment, "short opening" means that the specified time of 0.4 seconds has elapsed after the opening/closing plate 32b of the variable winning device 32 was switched from the closed state to the open state, or It refers to one opening and closing operation until the closed state is reached on the condition that three game balls of the number win a prize.

In the present embodiment, game balls are shot toward the game area from the shooting device 60 at a rate of one every "0.6 seconds" based on the operation of the handle 18 by the player. On the other hand, in the above "short opening", the specified opening time of the opening/closing plate 32b is 0.4 seconds. That is, in the case of "short opening", the opening time of the opening/closing plate 32b once is shorter than the shooting cycle of the game ball. Therefore, even one game ball may not win a prize with only one "short release". For this reason, the opening/closing plate 32b is rarely closed based on the condition related to the number of winning prizes (the number of winning prizes is 3) among the above two closing conditions corresponding to the "short opening", and the opening/closing plate 32b once opened is will normally be closed based on the lapse of a specified time (0.4 seconds). This avoids changing the execution period each time during the "short open" execution period.

In the jackpot states of "4R probability variable jackpot A" and "4R probability variable jackpot B", "long open" is set as one prize state, and this is repeated four times (four rounds).

In the jackpot state of "16R normal jackpot A", "long open" is set as one special prize state, and after this is repeated eight times (8 rounds), "short open" is set as one special prize state, This is repeated 8 times (8 rounds).

In the jackpot state of "16R normal jackpot B", "long open" is set as one special prize state, and after this is repeated four times (four rounds), "short open" is set as one special prize state, This is repeated 12 times (12 rounds).

In the jackpot states of "4R normal jackpot A" and "4R normal jackpot B", "long open" is set as one special prize state, and this is repeated four times (four rounds).

In the jackpot state of 'JUB jackpot', 'short opening' is set as one special prize state, which is repeated 5 times, and then 'long opening' is set as one special prize state, and this is repeated 15 times. . In other words, five "short releases" are performed in the first round, and "long releases" are performed in each of the second to sixteenth rounds.

In addition, when the various "probability variable jackpots" and "JUB jackpots" occur, a "high probability mode (high probability state)" is given as a lottery mode after the jackpot state. On the other hand, when various "normal jackpots" occur, a "low probability mode (low probability state)" is given after the jackpot state ends.

"High-probability mode" refers to a state in which the jackpot probability is increased compared to the "low-probability mode" normally set. The "high probability mode" set after the end of the big win continues until the next big win state occurs.

In addition, after the end of the various jackpots, a winning support mode for the electric accessory 37 is performed while the special display devices 43L and 43R are performing variable display for a predetermined number of times or until the next jackpot state occurs. As a "high support mode (high ball state)" is given.

"High support mode" means that the ratio of the open state to the closed state per unit time in the electric accessory 37 of the lower start winning opening 33B is higher than the "low support mode (low ball entry state)" set at normal times. It refers to the state where there are many.

For example, as a "high support mode", (1) a state in which the fluctuation display time in the normal symbol display device 41 described later is shorter than in the "low support mode", (2) the movable blade 37a of the electric accessory 37 (3) A state in which the prescribed number of game balls that can win prizes per opening of the movable blade 37a is larger than in the "low support mode". , (4) When a winning result is obtained by an opening lottery for the electric accessory 37 caused by the game ball passing through the through gate 34, the number of executions of the opening and closing process of the movable blade 37a per time is set to "low support mode". (5) a state in which the winning probability in the open lottery of the electric accessory 37 is higher than that in the "low support mode". The high support mode in this embodiment employs the configurations (1), (2), and (5) above. Of course, without being limited to this, any one of the configurations (1) to (5) or any combination of the configurations (1) to (5) may be adopted as the “high support mode”. As a result, game balls are likely to frequently win prizes in the lower starting prize-winning opening 33B, the number of times the big winning lottery is executed increases, and the state of holding the balls becomes good.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the "high support mode" is provided, by changing the variation pattern table to a table for the "high support mode" as described later, the first and second special display devices 43L , 43R (decorative pattern display device 42) is configured to be in a state in which the variable display time is shorter than in the "low support mode".

In this embodiment, after the end of the "16R probability variable jackpot A" and "4R probability variable jackpot A", the "high support mode" is provided until the next jackpot state occurs. The "high support mode" is hereinafter referred to as "until the next time/high support mode".

After the end of "16R probability variable jackpot B" and "4R probability variable jackpot B", "20 times", "30 times", "40 times" or "50 times" are displayed on the special display devices 43L and 43R. "High Support Mode" is granted while The "high support mode" is hereinafter referred to as "20 times/high support mode", "30 times/high support mode", "40 times/high support mode" or "50 times/high support mode".

After the end of the "16R normal jackpot A" and "4R normal jackpot A", the "high support mode" is provided while the special display devices 43L and 43R perform "30 times" variable display. The "high support mode" is hereinafter referred to as "30 times/high support mode S".

After the end of "16R normal jackpot B" and "4R normal jackpot B", "20 times/high support mode", "30 times/high support mode", "40 times/high support mode" or "50 times/high support mode" Support mode" is given.

After the end of the "JUB jackpot", "until next time/high support mode" is provided.

In this embodiment, various game states occur by combining the various modes described above.

For example, if "high probability mode" and "high support mode" are given, it becomes a so-called "probability change state (probability change state)".

When the state in which the "low probability mode" and the "low support mode" are provided, it becomes a so-called "normal state".

If "low probability mode" and "high support mode" are given, it will be a so-called "time reduction state (time reduction state)".

When the "high-probability mode" and the "low-support mode" are added, a so-called "latent certainty state (variable latent certainty state)" occurs. In other words, when it comes to the "latent certainty state", the probability of hitting the jackpot is simply increased, and on the surface it is the same as the "normal state", so the state where the "high probability mode" is given It becomes difficult for the player to recognize it.

Further, in the present embodiment, apart from the various "big wins", a "small win" is generated when a predetermined result is obtained in the winning lottery. In the small prize state, "short opening" is set as one special prize state, and this is repeated five times (five rounds). However, the lottery mode and winning support mode provided after the end of the small winning state are the original modes before the occurrence of the small winning state. For example, if the lottery mode before the occurrence of the small winning state is the "high probability mode", the "high probability mode" is maintained even after the small winning state ends.

In addition, although it will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, when the game ball wins the upper starting winning opening 33A and when winning the lower starting winning opening 33B, it is awarded when winning by lottery. The distribution of the jackpot types is different. When winning the winning lottery triggered by the winning of the game ball to the upper start winning opening 33A, "16R probability variable jackpot A", "16R probability variable jackpot B", "4R probability variable jackpot A", "4R probability variable jackpot B" , ``16R normal jackpot A'', ``16R normal jackpot B'', and ``4R normal jackpot B'', and wins the winning lottery triggered by the winning of the game ball into the lower start winning opening 33B. , it is distributed to one of "16R probability variable jackpot A", "4R probability variable jackpot A", "4R normal jackpot A" and "JUB jackpot". In addition, regarding the "small hit", it is configured to occur only when winning the winning lottery triggered by the winning of the game ball to the lower start winning opening 33B.

The first and second special display devices 43L and 43R are each composed of two segment display devices and installed below the game board 30 . Each segment display device is provided with eight display segments. Each display segment has an individual light source composed of LEDs, and by controlling the on/off of these individual light sources, it is possible to light only one display segment, and any combination display segment can be illuminated. As a result, predetermined symbols (including alphabets and numbers) are individually displayed on each segment display device.

Then, when the game ball enters the upper start winning opening 33A, the first special display device 43L performs a variable display, and when the game ball enters the lower starting winning opening 33B, the second special display device 43R. The variable display is performed at . The display contents of the special display devices 43L and 43R are directly controlled by the main control device 261, which will be described later. The first special display device 43L constitutes first display means, and the second special display device 43R constitutes second display means.

Further, after the variable display is performed on the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R, whether or not the jackpot lottery is won is definitely displayed by the display mode when the variable display is stopped. be. For example, when a game ball wins in the upper start winning opening 33A, the corresponding first special display device 43L displays a variable display at high speed, and when a predetermined time elapses, one of the display modes is stopped and displayed (for example, stopped for several seconds )do. Then, when the jackpot lottery is won, numerical values (see FIG. 34) corresponding to various jackpots are displayed when fluctuation stops, and a jackpot state occurs.

As shown in FIG. 34, for example, when "16R probability variable jackpot A" is won, "9-" is stopped and displayed on the first or second special display device 43L, 43R, and "50 times/high support mode". When winning the "16R probability variable jackpot B" with "84" is stop-displayed on the first or second special display device 43L, 43R. Further, when the "JUB jackpot" is won, "1.-" is stopped and displayed on the first or second special display devices 43L and 43R, and when the "small win" is won, the first or second 2 "1-" is stopped and displayed on the special display devices 43L and 43R. Here, like the stop mode “1.-” related to the “JUB big win” and the stop mode “1-” related to the “small win”, in order to enhance the production effect of the “JUB big win”, both stop modes It is preferable that the configuration is confusing.

Of course, the mode of stopping the special display devices 43L and 43R corresponding to various wins is not limited to the mode described above. For example, there may be a plurality of stop modes of the first or second special display devices 43L and 43R indicating one winning type, instead of one. For example, when "16R probability variable jackpot A" is won, one of "91", "92", "93", . It may be configured to be

Even when there are a plurality of stop modes of the first or second special display devices 43L and 43R indicating one type of win, a plurality of stop modes related to the "JUB big win" and a plurality of stop modes related to the "small win" It is preferable that a plurality of stop modes be confusing. For example, any one of ``-1.'', ``-2'', ``-3.'', ``-4'', . Any one of "-1", "-2.", "-3", "-4.", . In such a configuration, a pair of specific symbols ("1", "2", "3", . One of them is included in a plurality of stop modes related to "JUB big win" and the other is included in a plurality of stop modes related to "small win", and they are alternately interleaved.

In addition, the configuration may be such that the colors displayed in any or all of the display segments can be changed as appropriate.

In addition, when a game ball newly enters the start winning opening 33A, 33B during the variable display of the first or second special display devices 43L, 43R, the variable display for that amount is performed at that time. It is configured to be performed after the end of the variable display. That is, the variable display is put on standby (suspended). The maximum number of times the variable display is suspended is determined for each pachinko machine model. , up to 4 variable displays (a total of 8 variable displays) are reserved. In addition, the number of times of suspension is displayed by the first suspension lamp 46a and the second suspension lamp 46b. In addition, when a game ball newly wins the start prize-winning openings 33A and 33B during the jackpot state, the fluctuation display for that amount is also suspended.

Basically, the variable display triggered by the winning of the upper starting winning opening 33A is stored in the order in which the corresponding game balls have won in the upper starting winning opening 33A, and is extinguished in the winning order. The variable display triggered by the winning to the 33B is stored in the order in which the corresponding game balls have entered the lower start winning port 33B and is completed in the order in which they have won. However, when both the variable display triggered by the winning to the upper starting winning port 33A and the variable display triggered by winning to the lower starting winning port 33B are suspended (the first suspension lamp 46a and the second When one or more of the pending lamps 46b are lit), the variable display triggered by the winning to the lower start winning opening 33B is preferentially extinguished. That is, unless the variable display triggered by the winning to the lower start winning opening 33B is completely extinguished, the variable display triggered by winning to the upper starting winning opening 33A is not performed. For example, in a state where one first holding lamp 46a is lit, the game ball wins in the lower starting winning prize port 33B, and one second holding lamp 46b lights up, the winning to the upper starting winning prize port 33A The variable display as a trigger is postponed, and the variable display as a trigger of winning to the lower start winning opening 33B is performed first. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the variable display triggered by winning the upper start prize-winning opening 33A is also referred to as "first variable display", and the variable display triggered by winning the lower start prize-winning opening 33B is also referred to as "second variable display". ” is also called.

In addition, the through gate 34 as the opportunity ball entry means is configured so that the game balls flowing down the game area can pass one by one. Although the details will be described later, the through gate 34 includes a through gate switch 225 capable of detecting a game ball passing through the through gate 34, and when a game ball is detected by the through gate switch 225, an electric An open lottery is performed to determine whether or not the accessory 37 (lower start winning opening 33B) is to be opened, and the normal symbol display device 41 performs variable display. Then, when winning the open lottery, the electric accessary 37 is opened only for a prescribed time.

In the variable display device unit 35, a normal pattern display device 41 that variably displays triggered by passing through the through gate 34, and a decorative pattern display device that variably displays according to the variable display by the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R. 42 are provided. The normal symbol display device 41 constitutes the third display means in this embodiment.

Further, on the variable display device unit 35, the variable display performed by the decorative pattern display device 42 is a variable indicating which of the upper starting winning opening 33A and the lower starting winning opening 33B corresponds to winning. A specific lamp 40 is provided.

The normal symbol display device 41 is configured to be able to light up and display "○" or "X" as a normal symbol. The display is changed at high speed such as "○"→. Then, when the variable display stops at the "O" symbol (winning symbol) for several seconds, the electric accessary 37 of the lower start winning opening 33B is opened for a predetermined time. Display contents of the normal symbol display device 41 are directly controlled by a main control device 261 which will be described later.

In addition, when a game ball newly passes through the through gate 34 during the variable display of the normal symbol display device 41, the variable display for that amount is performed after the variable display being performed at that time is completed. It has become. That is, the variable display is put on standby (suspended). The maximum number of times of the variable display to be held is determined for each pachinko machine model, but in this embodiment, it is held up to four times, and the number of times of holding is displayed by the holding lamp 44. there is

The decorative pattern display device 42 is composed of a liquid crystal display device, and display contents are controlled by a sub-control device 262 and a display control device 45, which will be described later. That is, in the decorative pattern display device 42, based on the command from the main control device 261, the sub-control device 262 assists so as to correspond to the results displayed on the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R. Display contents are determined and displayed by the display control device 45, which will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 40, the decorative pattern display device 42 is provided with, for example, three upper, middle and lower pattern display areas. ), and thereafter, the symbols are stopped and displayed in order for each symbol display area (for example, in the order of upper symbol display area→lower symbol display area→middle symbol display area). For example, when the various "probability variable jackpots" or various "normal jackpots" are determined by the main control device 261, the first or second special display devices 43L and 43R display corresponding to the jackpots, and display decorative patterns. Symbols are stop-displayed in the device 42 in a combination corresponding to the big win (for example, the symbols stop-displayed in the upper symbol display area, the middle symbol display area, and the lower symbol display area are the same), and the big win state starts. be done. In the case of a "JUB big win" or a "small win", the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 does not correspond to the big win, as will be described later.

Further, when the symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination corresponding to a big hit, as a preliminary step, for example, the same symbols are stopped and displayed in the upper symbol display area and the lower symbol display area. The ready-to-win state is the state in which the same symbol is stopped and displayed in the upper symbol display area and the lower symbol display area and the variable display is still performed in the middle symbol display area.

Even if the ready-to-win state occurs, if the jackpot state does not occur, a symbol different from the symbols stop-displayed in the upper symbol display area and the lower symbol display area is stopped and displayed in the middle symbol display area. In addition, in the case of various types of "probability variable jackpot" or various types of "normal jackpot", the double numbers are stopped and displayed on the decorative pattern display device 42 as described above, but in this embodiment, they are stopped and displayed. Depending on the type of the pattern, the game state provided after the end of the jackpot (whether it is a "high probability mode", etc.) cannot be determined.

Also, in the case of a "JUB big win" or a "minor win", a combination of predetermined specific numbers (hereinafter referred to as chance symbols) is stop-displayed instead of double eyes. For example, in this embodiment, "3", "4", and "1" are stop-displayed in the upper, middle, and lower pattern display areas. As a result, when the chance symbols are stopped and displayed, the player cannot distinguish between the "JUB jackpot" which is more advantageous to the player and the "small win" which is not so advantageous. , it is possible to suppress the decline in interest of the player.

Of course, different combinations of specific numbers to be stopped and displayed in the upper/middle/lower pattern display areas may be used depending on whether the "JUB big win" or the "minor win". Also, in the case of "JUB big hit" or "small hit", instead of a combination of predetermined specific numbers, it seems that random combinations of odds are stopped and displayed, just like when they are lost. can be

Further, the decorative pattern display device 42 is configured to display the pending number of the variable display on the special display devices 43L and 43R corresponding to the above pending lamps 46a and 46b (see FIG. 40, etc.).

In the present embodiment, when the front frame set 14 is closed, the special display devices 43L, 43R and the holding lamps 46a, 46b are covered by the front frame set 14, making them invisible to the player. . Therefore, the player can grasp the game state, lottery result, etc., solely by the display contents (design display, hold display, etc.) of the decorative design display device 42 .

The variable specific lamp 40 has an LED whose emission color is blue and an LED whose emission color is red, and in the decorative pattern display device 42, a variable display triggered by winning in the upper start winning opening 33A is performed. In that case, it emits light in blue, and it emits light in red when the variable display triggered by the winning to the lower starting prize opening 33B is performed.

A center frame 47 is arranged in the variable display device unit 35 so as to surround the decorative pattern display device 42 . A ball entrance 151 is provided in the upper part of the center frame 47, and a game ball that enters the ball entrance 151 is formed inside the center frame 47, and along the side of the decorative pattern display device 42 It is guided onto a stage 153 formed below the decorative pattern display device 42 via a vertically extending warp channel 152 . A game ball guided onto the stage 153 falls from the stage 153 to a front game area, or rolls on the stage 153 and then enters a pocket 154 formed on the central back side of the stage 153. . In addition, the pocket 154 communicates with a guide passage 155 that leads to a game area directly above the upper starting winning opening 33A. It is designed to win prizes.

In addition, the game board 30 is provided with a rail 50 which is composed of an inner rail forming part 51 and an outer rail forming part 52 and guides the game ball shot from the shooting device 60 to the upper part of the game board 30 . As a result, the game ball shot with the rotating operation of the handle 18 is guided into the game area formed between the game board 30 and the glass unit 137 through the shooting rails 61 and 50 .

A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the tip portion (upper left portion in FIG. 4) of the inner rail constituting portion 51 . As a result, the game ball once guided from the rail 50 to the game area is prevented from returning into the rail 50 again.

Further, in the present embodiment, the outer rail forming part 52 ends at the upper right part of the game board 30 and the inner rail forming part 51 ends at the lower right part of the game board 30 . Therefore, the play area is defined by the rails 50 and the inner peripheral surfaces of the window holes 39 of the resin base 38 . However, since the game ball hit by the shooting device 60 may flow backward on the rail 50 until it passes the return ball prevention member 53, the parallel parts of the inner and outer rail constituent parts 51 and 52 are excluded from the game area. be killed.

As shown in FIG. 3 , a ball passage unit 70 is provided on the rear side of the front frame set 14 below the window portion 101 . The ball passage unit 70 includes a lower tray communication path 71 that connects the payout mechanism 352 to the outlet 16 of the lower tray 15 and an upper tray communication path 73 that connects the payout mechanism 352 to the upper tray 19 . In addition, there is a gap of a predetermined distance between the launch rail 61 provided on the inner frame 12 and the rail unit 50 (outer rail-constituting part 52), and the ball passage unit 70 receives game balls dropped from the gap. A foul ball passage 72 leading to the lower plate 15 is formed. As a result, if a game ball shot from the shooting device 60 does not reach the return-ball prevention member 53 and travels back along the rail 50 as a foul ball, the foul ball passes through the foul ball passage 72 to the lower tray 15. Ejected.

Reference numeral 67 in FIGS. 3 and 4 denotes a payout passage for guiding game balls paid out by a payout mechanism 352, which will be described later, to the front of the inner frame 12. The upper tray communication passage 73 (upper tray 19) and a passage leading to the lower tray communication passage 71 (lower tray 15). A shutter 68 is provided below the payout passage 67, and when the front frame set 14 is opened, the shutter 68 protrudes forward due to the biasing force of a spring or the like, and nearly closes the outlet of the payout passage 67. ing. Further, when the front frame set 14 is closed, the shutter 68 is pushed open by the inlet-side rear end of the lower tray communication passage 71 . The inlets (ball inlets) of the lower tray communicating path 71 and the upper tray communicating path 73 are adjacent to each other, and the inlets and the dispensing path 67 are separated by a predetermined distance when the front frame set 14 is closed, A game ball can pass through the gap between the two. Therefore, when the upper tray 19 and the upper tray communication path 73 are filled with game balls, the game balls to be paid out flow to the lower tray communication path 71 side (overflow to the entrance side of the lower tray communication path 71), and the lower tray connection It will be dispensed to the lower tray 15 through the passage 71 .

In addition, the ball passage unit 70 is provided with a full detection switch (not shown) for detecting game balls positioned in the lower tray communication passage 71 . Due to the presence of the full detection switch, it is grasped that the lower tray 15 is full of game balls (that the lower tray 15 is full of game balls and that the game balls are staying in the lower tray communication passage 71). be able to. In the present embodiment, control is performed such that launching of the launching device 60 is prohibited based on detection of game balls continuously for a predetermined period of time by the full detection switch. In addition, when the game ball is no longer retained in the lower tray communication passage 71 and the game ball is no longer detected by the full detection switch (when the game ball is no longer detected continuously for a predetermined time), the launching of the shooting device 60 is permitted.

Next, the rear configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. On the back of the pachinko machine 10, various control boards are arranged vertically and horizontally, and some of them are arranged so as to be overlapped in the front and back, and a game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying game balls. and a resin protective cover, etc. are attached. Since the dispensing mechanism and the protective cover are integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally called the back pack, the unit is called "back pack unit 203" here.

First, the rear configuration of the game board 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, on the rear side of the variable display device unit 35 (see FIG. 4) disposed corresponding to the through hole in the center of the game board 30, a resin frame cover covering the center frame 47 from behind is provided. 213 is provided so as to protrude rearward. In addition, on the rear side of the frame cover 213, the decorative pattern display device 42, which is a liquid crystal display device facing forward from the opening of the frame cover 213, the display control device 45, and the sub-control device 262 can be attached and detached in a stacked state. attached to the

The decorative pattern display device 42 is housed in a storage box 42a having an opening for exposing the display portion (liquid crystal screen) of the decorative pattern display device 42 to the front side of the pachinko machine 10, and is attached to the rear surface of the frame cover 213. fixed on the side. The display control device 45 is housed in a substrate box 45a and fixed to the back side of the decorative pattern display device 42 (housing box 42a). The sub-controller 262 is accommodated in a substrate box 262a and fixed to the rear side of the display control device 45 (substrate box 45a). An LED control board or the like for driving the LED or the like built in the center frame 47 is arranged inside the frame cover 213 . The storage box 42a and the substrate boxes 45a and 262a are made of a transparent resin material or the like so that the inside can be visually recognized.

Below the frame cover 213, a back frame set 215 is attached to the game board 30 so as to cover the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, the start winning ports 33A and 33B, etc. from behind. The back frame set 215 is provided with a ball recovery mechanism (not shown) for recovering game balls that have entered various winning slots. The game balls collected by this ball collecting mechanism are guided to a discharge passage portion 217 which will be described later, and discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 from a discharge chute of the discharge passage portion 217 .

Also, in this embodiment, the back frame set 215 functions as a mounting base for the main controller 261 . More specifically, a substrate box 263 in which a main controller 261 is mounted is rotatably pivoted to the back frame set 215 and can be opened rearward.

The main controller 261 is housed in a substrate box 263 made of transparent resin material or the like. The board box 263 includes a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base, and these box base and box cover are connected by a sealing member. The board box 263 connected by the sealing member is configured so that it cannot be opened unless a predetermined trace is left. As a result, it is possible to easily discover that the board box 263 has been illegally opened.

Also, the game board 30 is provided with winning detection switches (entered ball detection means) for detecting game balls that have entered the various winning ports corresponding to the various winning ports such as the general winning port 31 . Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4 , a winning opening switch 221 is provided at a position corresponding to the general winning opening 31 , and a count switch 223 is provided to the variable winning device 32 . In addition, the upper start prize winning port 33A is provided with a first start prize winning switch 224A, and the lower start prize winning port 33B is provided with a second start prize winning switch 224B. Furthermore, a through gate switch 225 is provided at a position corresponding to the through gate 34 .

Also, although not shown, the back frame set 215 is provided with a first board relay board that is electrically connected to the winning slot switch 221, the count switch 223, and the through gate switch 225 via cable connectors. . This first board surface relay board relays the winning slot switch 221 and the like and the main controller 261, and is electrically connected to the main controller 261 via a cable connector.

On the other hand, the starting winning switches 224A and 224B for detecting winning to the starting winning ports 33A and 33B are directly connected to the main controller 261 via connector cables without passing through the relay board.

The detection results detected by various winning detection switches are taken into the main controller 261 . Then, a payout command (the number of game balls to be paid out) according to the winning situation of each time is transmitted from the main control device 261 to the payout control device 311, and based on the output signal from the payout control device 311, a predetermined number of game balls is sent. is paid out (except when detected by the through gate switch 225).
Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, the back pack unit 203 is formed by integrating a resin-molded back pack 351 and a game ball payout mechanism 352 . The back pack unit 203 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the left side (the right side in FIG. 5) of the inner frame 12, and can be opened rearward about an opening/closing axis extending in the vertical direction. ing. In addition, an external relay terminal plate 240 is provided on the upper left portion of the back pack unit 203 (upper right portion in FIG. 5).

The external relay terminal board 240 is for relaying transmission of various information to a game hall computer or the like, and is provided with a plurality of external connection terminals. For the sake of convenience, no reference numerals are attached, but for example, terminals for outputting information about the current game state (jackpot state, high probability mode, etc.), front frame set 14 detected by open detection switches 91 and 92 described later, and inner A terminal for outputting information about the opening of the frame 12, a terminal for outputting information about various error states such as winning error, lower tray full error, no ball error, payout error, and prizes paid out from the payout control device 311 A terminal for outputting information about the number of balls is provided.

However, in the present embodiment, a terminal for outputting information about the "small win" is not provided, and the "small win" occurrence information is not output. In this embodiment, during the "high support mode", "small win" is likely to occur relatively frequently, so every time a "small win" occurs, the occurrence information should not always be output. , can lead to a significant increase in the output signal. Therefore, when such a problem is relatively unlikely to occur, for example, during the "low support mode", it may be configured to output the occurrence information of the "small win".

In addition, the output of the occurrence information of the "JUB jackpot" is, for example, after five "short openings" related to the "JUB jackpot" are completed, that is, after the situation in which it is impossible to distinguish from the case of the "small hit" is resolved. At the timing of outputting the opening command (jackpot notification effect), etc., it is preferable to output the "JUB jackpot" when the occurrence of the "JUB jackpot" is confirmed. In a situation where it is not yet possible to distinguish from the case of "small win", if only the occurrence information of "JUB big win" is output first, the information display device etc. installed on the island facility of the hall corresponding to the pachinko machine 10 , the player may grasp the occurrence of the "JUB jackpot" in advance, and the effect of the "JUB jackpot" may be diminished.

The back pack 351 is integrally formed of, for example, ABS resin, and has a protective cover portion 354 that protrudes rearward from the pachinko machine 10 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover portion 354 has a shape in which left and right side surfaces and an upper surface are closed and only a lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to cover at least the frame cover 213 . However, in this embodiment, the protective cover portion 354 is configured to cover the upper portion and the right portion (the left portion in FIG. 5) of the board box 263 as well. As a result, in the closed state of the back pack unit 203, the sealing member provided on the right side of the board box 263 and the terminal section (board side connector) provided along the upper edge of the main controller 261 are covered. It will happen.

The dispensing mechanism section 352 is arranged so as to bypass the protective cover section 354 . Namely, above the protective cover portion 354, a tank 355 which opens upward is provided, and the tank 355 is sequentially replenished with game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall. Below the tank 355 is connected a tank rail 356 which has, for example, two rows of ball passages in the horizontal direction and is gently inclined toward the downstream side. Concatenated. A payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and payout of the required number of game balls is appropriately performed by a predetermined electrical configuration such as a payout motor. The game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper tray 19 and the like.

In the payout mechanism section 352, a payout relay board 381 for relaying a payout command signal from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358 is installed, and a power switch board 382 for taking in the main power supply from the outside is installed. there is The power switch board 382 is supplied with a main power supply of, for example, 24 V AC via a voltage converter, and is turned on or off by a switching operation of the power switch 382a.

Below the back pack unit 203 (board box 263), a lower frame set 251 that is pivotally supported by the left side (the right side in FIG. 5) of the inner frame 12 and that can be opened rearward is provided. As shown in FIG. 6, the lower frame set 251 is formed with a discharge passage portion 217 into which the game balls collected by the ball collection mechanism described above flow in. A discharge chute (not shown) for discharging the pachinko machine 10 to the outside is formed. In other words, the game balls that have won the prize-winning openings such as the general prize-winning opening 31 are collected via the ball recovery mechanism of the back frame set 215 and discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge chute of the discharge passage portion 217 . Incidentally, the out port 36 is similarly connected to the discharge passage portion 217, and the game balls that do not win in any of the prize winning ports are also discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge chute. In this embodiment, the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 are configured as separate bodies and can be opened and closed independently, but the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 are integrally formed. It is also possible to

Also, as shown in FIG. 5, on the back side of the lower frame set 251, a payout control device 311, a firing control device 312, a power supply device 313, and a card unit connection board 314 as payout control means are stacked one on top of the other. is detachably attached.

The firing control device 312 and the power supply device 313 are housed in a board box 313 a and fixed to the back side of the lower frame set 251 . For the sake of convenience, the launch control device 312 and the power supply device 313 are described as independent control devices, but they are actually configured by one substrate (printed circuit board).

Also, the payout control device 311 is housed in the board box 311a and fixed to the back side of the board box 313a (the firing control device 312 and the power supply device 313). The board box 311a housing the payout control device 311 is provided with a sealing member in the same manner as the board box 263 housing the above-described main control device 261 so that a trace of the opening of the board box 311a remains. It's becoming

In addition, the card unit connection board 314 is housed in a board box 314a and fixed to the rear side of the board box 313a (the firing control device 312 and the power supply device 313).

The board boxes 311a, 313a, and 314a are made of a transparent resin material or the like so that the inside can be visually recognized.

Also, the payout control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 321 projecting outward from the substrate box 311a. For example, when the state recovery switch 321 is pressed when a payout error such as a ball clogging occurs in the payout motor, the payout motor is rotated forward or reverse to clear the ball jam (return to normal state).

Further, the power supply device 313 is provided with a RAM erase switch 323 projecting outward from the board box 313a. This pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, and even in the event of a power failure, it can retain the state at the time of the power failure, and can be restored to the state at the time of the power failure when recovering from the power failure (recovery of power). can. Therefore, when the power is turned off in a normal procedure (for example, when the game hall is closed), the state before the power is turned off is stored. to put in.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, a locking device 600 is provided on the rear side of the right side portion of the inner frame 12 . The locking device 600 has a cylinder lock 700 (see FIG. 1, etc.) exposed on the front side of the front frame set 14. A key is inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder lock 700 and turned to one side to open the lock. The frame 12 can be unlocked, and the front frame set 14 can be unlocked by rotating it in the other direction. In this embodiment, inner frame 12 is locked to outer frame 11 and front frame set 14 is locked to inner frame 12 .

As described above, the right-side frame-constituting portion 11d of the outer frame 11 is formed with the extending wall portion 83 that covers the entire upper and lower sections corresponding to the locking device 600 from the back side of the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 5). reference). As a result, it becomes difficult to insert a wire or the like from the back side of the outer frame 11 and operate the locking device 600 with the wire or the like. As a result, the defense performance can be improved. Furthermore, the extending wall portion 83 is configured to cover the right end portion (the left end portion in FIG. 5) of the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 from the back side, and in the closed state of the inner frame 12, The rear pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 cannot be opened.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a front frame open detection switch 91 for detecting the opening of the front frame set 14 is provided at the lower right portion of the front side of the inner frame 12 (the right side of the launching device 60), and FIG. As shown in , an inner frame open detection switch 92 for detecting the opening of the inner frame 12 is provided on the lower right portion of the back side of the inner frame 12 (lower left in FIG. 5). The front frame open detection switch 91 and the inner frame open detection switch 92 each have a detection part that can appear and disappear with respect to the switch body, and the front frame open detection switch 91 is provided so that the detection part faces forward, The inner frame open detection switch 92 is provided so that the detection portion faces rearward. When the detector is in a state of protruding from the switch body, an ON signal is output to the main controller 261, and when the detector is pushed toward the switch body and retracted into the switch body, an OFF signal is output. It is configured to output to the main controller 261 . That is, when the front frame set 14 is closed, the detection part of the front frame open detection switch 91 is pressed by the back surface of the front frame set 14 and is turned off. It turns on. Similarly, when the inner frame 12 is closed, the inner frame open detection switch 92 is turned off by pressing the pressing portion 86 integrally formed with the receiving portion 85 of the outer frame 11. When the inner frame 12 is opened, the switch 92 is turned off. The part returns to the protruding state and is turned on.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG. The main controller 261 (main substrate) is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer, which is an arithmetic device. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs and fixed value data to be executed by the CPU 501, and a RAM 503 that temporarily stores various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 502. Also, various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission/reception circuit are incorporated. However, the CPU, ROM, and RAM may not be integrated into one chip, but may be integrated into chips for each function.

The RAM 503 includes a stack area that stores the contents of the internal registers of the CPU 501 and the return address of the control program executed by the CPU 501, and a work area (work area) that stores various flags, counters, I/O values, and the like. ) and a backup area 503a.

The RAM 503 is configured to retain (back up) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is powered off. All data stored in the

The backup area 503a is designed to restore the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state before the power cut when the power is turned off when the power is turned off due to a power cut or the like. (similarly)) and the values of each register, I/O, etc. are stored. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed by the main processing when the power is turned off, and conversely, each value written to the backup area 503a is restored when the power is turned on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation; the same applies hereinafter). is executed in The NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 is configured to receive a power failure signal SK1 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 542, which will be described later, when the power supply is interrupted due to a power failure or the like. Upon occurrence, power failure processing (NMI interrupt processing) is immediately executed.

If at least the data stored in the stack area and the backup area 503a are backed up, it is not necessary to back up the data stored in all areas. For example, the data stored in the stack area and the backup area 503a may be backed up, and the data stored in the work area may not be backed up.

An input/output port 505 is connected to the CPU 501 containing the ROM 502 and RAM 503 via a bus line 504 including an address bus, a data bus, and the like. Connected to the input/output port 505 are a RAM erasing switch circuit 543, payout control device 311, sub-control device 262, first and second special display devices 43L and 43R, normal symbol display device 41, etc., which will be described later. With this configuration, the special display devices 43L, 43R and the normal symbol display device 41 are directly controlled by the main control device 261. FIG. On the other hand, the decorative pattern display device 42 is controlled via the sub-control device 262 .

In addition, although illustration of various relay boards and the like is omitted for convenience, the input/output port 505 includes various detection switches such as the winning port switch 221, the count switch 223, the start winning unit switches 224A and 224B, the through gate switch 225, Various electric parts such as various substrates are connected. In other words, the main controller 261 is provided with a plurality of terminal portions (board-side connectors) for connecting connectors of various cable connectors.

The sub-control device 262 (sub-control board) includes a CPU 551 that is an arithmetic device, a ROM 552 that stores various control programs and fixed value data that are executed by the CPU 551, and various control programs that are stored in the ROM 552. It has a RAM 553 which is a memory for temporarily storing data, etc., an input/output port 554, a bus line 555, and various other circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission/reception circuit (not shown). The RAM 553 is a memory that temporarily stores work data and flags used when various programs are executed by the CPU 551 .

The input/output port 554 is connected to the CPU 551 , the ROM 552 and the RAM 553 via a bus line 555 and also to the display control device 45 . Further, the input/output port 554 is connected with the speaker SP, the production button 125, various illumination parts, and the lamps 102-104.

The CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 causes the display control device 45 to execute display control based on commands (for example, variation pattern commands) transmitted from the main control device 261, for example, and causes the decorative pattern display device 42 to display. As described above, in this embodiment, the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R controlled by the main control device 261 are adapted to display whether or not there is a big hit. In the decorative pattern display device 42 controlled by , a display is performed in accordance with the display of the special display devices 43L and 43R.

The payout control device 311 controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 358 . A CPU 511, which is an arithmetic device, includes a ROM 512 storing control programs executed by the CPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 513 used as a work memory and the like.

Similar to the RAM 503 of the main controller 261, the RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 includes a stack area for storing the contents of the internal register of the CPU 511 and the return address of the control program executed by the CPU 511, various flags and counters, It has a work area (work area) in which values such as I/O are stored, and a backup area 513a.

The RAM 513 is configured to retain (back up) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply 313 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off. data is backed up. If at least the data stored in the stack area and the backup area 513a are backed up, it is not necessary to back up the data stored in all areas. For example, the data stored in the stack area and the backup area 513a may be backed up, and the data stored in the work area may not be backed up.

Backup area 513a, when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, in order to restore the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state before the power cut when the power is turned on again, the stack pointer at the time of power cut, each register, This is an area for storing values such as I/O. Writing to the backup area 513a is executed by the main process when the power is turned off, and restoration of each value written to the backup area 513a is executed by the main process when the power is turned on. As with the CPU 501 of the main controller 261, the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 is also configured to receive a power failure signal SK1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 when the power supply is interrupted due to a power failure or the like. When input to the CPU 511, NMI interrupt processing is immediately executed as power failure processing.

In the work area, a payout permission flag set to allow the payout of prize balls by the payout control device 311, a command reception flag set when a command transmitted from the main control device 261 is received, and a main control device 261 A command buffer is provided in which commands sent from are stored.

The payout permission flag is a flag for setting the payout permission of prize balls, and is turned on when a specific command permitting the payout of prize balls is transmitted from the main controller 261 and the specific command is received. or when it returns to the state before power-off. In this embodiment, the specific commands are a payout initialization command that instructs the initialization process of the RAM 513 of the payout control device 311, a prize ball command that instructs the payout of prize balls, and a There are three payout return commands sent in the case.

The command reception flag is a flag for confirming whether or not the payout control device 311 has received a command, and is turned on when any command is received. It is turned off when returning to the previous state, and is turned off when the received command is determined by the command determination process.

The command buffer consists of a ring buffer that temporarily stores commands sent from the main controller 261 .

An input/output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 containing the ROM 512 and RAM 513 via a bus line 514 comprising an address bus and a data bus. The input/output port 515 is connected to the RAM erasing switch circuit 543, the main controller 261, the firing controller 312, the dispensing device 358, and the like.

The card unit connection board 314 includes a ball rental operation unit (ball rental button 121 and return button 122) on the front of the pachinko machine 10, and a card unit (ball rental unit) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10 in a game hall or the like. and are electrically connected to each other, take in the command of the player's ball lending operation, and output it to the card unit. Note that the card unit connection board 314 may be omitted in a cash machine in which game balls are directly lent to the upper tray 19 from a ball lending device or the like without going through the card unit.

The shooting control device 312 permits or prohibits shooting of game balls by the shooting device 60, and the shooting device 60 is allowed to be driven when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, a firing permission signal is output from the payout control device 311, a sensor signal detects that the player is touching the handle 18, and a firing stop switch for stopping firing is operated. On the condition that the shooting device 60 is not set, the shooting device 60 is driven, and the game ball is shot with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation of the handle 18.例文帳に追加

The display control device 45 follows the instruction from the sub-controller 262 and executes the variable display of the decorative design in the decorative design display device 42 . The display control device 45 includes a CPU 521, a program ROM 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, a video display processor (VDP) 526, an input port 527, an output port 529, and bus lines 530, 531. and An input/output port 554 of the sub-controller 262 is connected to the input port 527 . Also, the CPU 521 , program ROM 522 , work RAM 523 and VDP 526 are connected to the input port 527 via the bus line 530 . An output port 529 is connected to the VDP 526 via a bus line 531, and the output port 529 is connected to the decorative pattern display device 42, which is a liquid crystal display device.

The CPU 521 of the display control device 45 receives the display command transmitted from the sub-control device 262 via the input port 527, analyzes the received command or performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on the received command, and controls the VDP 526. (specifically, generation of an internal command for the VDP 526). Thereby, display control in the decorative pattern display device 42 is performed.

A program ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs and fixed value data executed by the CPU 521, and a work RAM 523 is a memory for temporarily storing work data and flags used when various programs are executed by the CPU 521. is.

The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the decorative design display device 42. By rewriting the content of the video RAM 524, the display content of the decorative design display device 42 is changed. The character ROM 525 is a memory for storing character data such as designs displayed on the decorative design display device 42 .

The VDP 526 is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates the LCD driver (liquid crystal driving circuit) incorporated in the decorative pattern display device 42 . Since the VDP 526 is made into an IC chip, it is also called a "drawing chip", and its substance should be called a microcomputer chip containing firmware dedicated to drawing processing. The VDP 526 adjusts the timing of each of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, etc., and intervenes in the reading and writing of data.

In addition, the power supply device 313 includes a power supply unit 541 that supplies power to each part of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 542 that monitors power interruption due to power failure, etc., and a RAM deletion switch circuit 543 that is connected to the RAM deletion switch 323. and

The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operating power to each of the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As an overview, the power supply unit 541 takes in an AC 24V power supply supplied from the outside, and generates +12V power supply for driving various switches and motors, +5V power supply for logic, backup power supply for RAM backup, etc. These +12V power supply, +5V power supply and backup power supply are supplied to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like. An operating power source (+12V power source, +5V power source, etc.) is supplied to the launch control device 312 via the payout control device 311 . Similarly, various switches, motors, and the like are supplied with operating power through the control device to which they are connected.

The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit that outputs a power failure signal SK1 to each NMI terminal of the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 and the CPU 511 of the payout controller 311 when the power is shut off due to power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors a stable DC voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power failure (power failure) has occurred when this voltage is less than 22 volts. A power failure signal SK1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. By the output of this power failure signal SK1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of power failure and execute power failure processing (NMI interrupt processing).

Even after the stable DC voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts, the power supply unit 541 normally outputs 5 volts, which is the driving voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the power failure processing. configured to maintain value. Therefore, the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311 can normally execute and complete the power failure process.

The RAM erase switch circuit 543 is a circuit that takes in the switch signal of the RAM erase switch 323 and clears the backup data of the RAM 503 of the main controller 261 and the RAM 513 of the payout controller 311 according to the state of the switch 323 . When the RAM erasing switch 323 is pressed, the RAM erasing switch circuit 543 outputs a RAM erasing signal SK2 to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while the RAM erasing switch 323 is pressed (including power-on due to power failure cancellation), the data in the RAMs 503 and 513 of the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311 are cleared. be.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

In this embodiment, the CPU 501 provided in the main control device 261 performs lottery using various counter information during the game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, a jackpot random number counter C1 used for a jackpot lottery (win/fail lottery) to determine whether or not to generate a jackpot state, a jackpot type determination counter C2 used to determine the jackpot type, It is used to determine whether or not to generate a ready-to-win state when the decorative pattern display device 42 is detached and fluctuated, and to set the initial value of the ready-to-win selection counter C3 and the jackpot random number counter C1 used for determining the type of ready-to-win to be generated. Initial value random number counter CINI to determine the variable display time of the first and second special display devices 43L, 43R (decorative pattern display device 42), determination of the variable pattern (effect pattern) in the decorative pattern display device 42, etc. Variation type counters CS1 and CS2 to be used, and a normal symbol random number counter C4 to be used for the lottery of the normal symbol display device 41 (open lottery for whether or not to open the electric accessory 37 of the lower start winning opening 33B) I am planning to use it.

Each of the counters C1, C2, C3, CINI, CS1, CS2, and C4 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value each time it is updated, and returns to 0 as the lower limit after reaching the upper limit. Each counter is periodically updated, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 (except for the random number initial value counter CINI).

The RAM 503 has a special variation holding area that stores the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type determination counter C2, and the reach selection counter C3, and a normal variation holding area that stores the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4. is provided. The normal variable holding area comprises one execution area and four holding areas (first holding area to fourth holding area).

In addition, the special variable reservation area comprises a first special variable reservation area and a second special variable reservation area each having four reservation areas (first reservation to fourth reservation area), and one execution area.

In each reservation area of the first special variable reservation area, each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type determination counter C2, and the reach selection counter C3 is set according to the winning history of the game ball to the upper start winning opening 33A. Stored sequentially. The first special variable reservation area constitutes the first reservation means.

In each reservation area of the second special variable reservation area, each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type determination counter C2, and the reach selection counter C3 is set according to the winning history of the game ball to the lower start winning opening 33B. Stored sequentially. The second special variable reservation area constitutes the second reservation means.

In each holding area of the normal fluctuation holding area, the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 is stored chronologically according to the passage history of the game ball to the through gate 34.例文帳に追加

By adopting such a configuration, as described above, the variable display on the special display devices 43L, 43R and the normal symbol display device 41 can be suspended up to four times.

To explain each counter in detail, the jackpot random number counter C1 is, for example, incremented one by one within the range of 0 to 599, and after reaching the upper limit as the closing price (that is, 599), 0, which is the lower limit as the opening price. It is configured to return to Normally, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one cycle, the value of the initial value random number counter CINI at that time is read as the next initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The initial value random number counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599), and is updated once for each timer interrupt and repeatedly updated within the remaining time of normal processing. On the other hand, the jackpot random number counter C1 is periodically updated (once per timer interrupt in this embodiment), and the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is stored in the jackpot random number counter buffer. Then, at the timing when the game ball enters the upper start winning opening 33A or the lower starting winning opening 33B, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the jackpot random number counter buffer is changed to the first special fluctuation holding area or the second special fluctuation. Stored in the holding area. Therefore, such processing constitutes a part of the first win/fail lottery and the second win/fail lottery.

The value of the random number that becomes a jackpot is set to two types, a "low probability mode" and a "high probability mode". There are two, and the value is "7, 307", and the number of random number values that will be a big win in the "high probability mode" is 20, and the value is "7 to 16, 307 to 316". That is, in the "low-probability mode", the lottery is won with a probability of 1/300 (a big win state occurs), and in the "high-probability mode", the lottery is won with a probability of 1/30. These winning probabilities correspond to the first winning probability in this embodiment.

In this embodiment, the ROM 502 is provided with a success/fail determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 corresponds to a jackpot. In this embodiment, there are two right/wrong determination tables. be.

In addition, in this embodiment, the value of the big hit random number counter C1 is also used when determining the "small hit". There are 50 random number values that are "small hits", and the values are "101 to 125, 401 to 425". That is, the winning lottery is won (a small winning state occurs) with a probability of 1/12. Such winning probability corresponds to the second winning probability in this embodiment.

The jackpot type determination counter C2 is, for example, incremented by one within the range of 0 to 19, and after reaching the upper limit value (that is, 19), it returns to 0, which is the lower limit value. In this embodiment, the jackpot type determination counter C2 determines the jackpot types, that is, "16R probability variable jackpot A", "16R probability variable jackpot B", "4R probability variable jackpot A", "4R probability variable jackpot B", and "16R normal jackpot A". , "16R normal jackpot B", "4R normal jackpot A", "4R normal jackpot B" or "JUB jackpot" is determined.

The ROM 502 is provided with a jackpot type determination table that is referred to when determining which jackpot the value of the jackpot type determination counter C2 corresponds to. Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the upper starting winning opening 33A and when entering the lower starting winning opening 33B, the sorting of the jackpot types is different. That is, in the present embodiment, there are two jackpot type determination tables, the first jackpot type determination table that is considered when the game ball enters the upper start winning opening 33A, and the game ball enters the lower starting winning opening 33B. There is a second jackpot type determination table that is taken into consideration when winning a prize.

Specifically, when the game ball wins to the upper start winning opening 33A, the value of the jackpot type determination counter C2 is "0, 1" by referring to the first jackpot type determination table (see FIG. 35) Granting of "16R probability variable jackpot A" is determined.

Also, if the value of the jackpot type determination counter C2 is "2", the grant of "16R probability variable jackpot B" with "20 times/high support mode" is determined, and if it is "3", "30 times/high support The grant of "16R probability variable jackpot B" with mode" is decided, and if it is "4", the grant of "16R probability variable jackpot B" with "40 times / high support mode" is decided, and if it is "5", "50 The grant of “16R probability variable jackpot B” with “times / high support mode” is decided.

If the value of the jackpot type determination counter C2 is "6", the grant of "4R probability variable jackpot A" is determined.

If the value of the jackpot type determination counter C2 is "7", it is decided to give "4R probability variable jackpot B" with "20 times/high support mode", and if it is "8", "30 times/high support mode". Granting of "4R probability variable jackpot B" with is determined, and if "9", granting of "4R probability variable jackpot B" with "40 times/high support mode" is determined, and if "10", "50 times/ Giving of “4R probability variable jackpot B” with “high support mode” is determined.

If the value of the jackpot type determination counter C2 is "11", the grant of "16R normal jackpot A" is determined.

If the value of the jackpot type determination counter C2 is "12", "16R normal jackpot B" with "20 times/high support mode" is decided, and if it is "13", "30 times/high support mode" is given. The grant of "16R normal jackpot B" is decided, and if "14", the grant of "16R normal jackpot B" with "40 times/high support mode" is decided, and if "15", "50 times/ Giving of “16R normal jackpot B” with “high support mode” is determined.

If the value of the jackpot type determination counter C2 is "16", it is decided to give "4R normal jackpot B" with "20 times/high support mode", and if it is "17", "30 times/high support mode". The grant of "4R normal jackpot B" is decided, and if it is "18", the grant of "4R normal jackpot B" with "40 times/high support mode" is decided, and if it is "19", "50 times/ Giving of “4R normal jackpot B” with “high support mode” is determined.

That is, if you win the winning lottery triggered by winning the upper start winning opening 33A, there is a 10% probability that it will be "16R probability variable jackpot A", and a 20% probability will be "16R probability variable jackpot B". ``4R probability variable jackpot A'' with a probability of 20%, ``4R probability variable jackpot B'' with a probability of 20%, ``16R normal jackpot A'' with a probability of 5%, and ``16R normal jackpot B'' with a probability of 20%. , "4R normal jackpot B" with a probability of 20%.

On the other hand, when the game ball enters the lower start winning opening 33B, the second jackpot type determination table (see FIG. 36) is taken into consideration, and if the value of the jackpot type determination counter C2 is "0 to 9", " Giving of 16R probability variable jackpot A" is determined, if it is "10, 11", grant of "4R probability variable jackpot A" is determined, and if it is "12, 13", grant of "4R normal jackpot A" is determined. , If it is "14", it is decided to give "4R normal jackpot B" with "20 times/high support mode", and if it is "15", "4R normal jackpot B" with "30 times/high support mode" is decided. is determined, and if it is "16", the grant of "4R normal jackpot B" with "40 times / high support mode" is determined, and if it is "17", "4R with "50 times / high support mode" If the number is "18, 19", the award of the "JUB jackpot" is determined.

That is, if you win the winning lottery triggered by winning the lower start winning opening 33B, there is a 50% probability that it will be "16R probability variable jackpot A", and a 10% probability will be "4R probability variable jackpot A". 10% probability of "4R normal jackpot A", 20% probability of "4R normal jackpot B", and 10% probability of "JUB jackpot".

Incidentally, the jackpot type determination counter C2 is periodically updated (once per timer interrupt in this embodiment), and the value of the jackpot type determination counter C2 is stored in the jackpot type determination counter buffer. Then, at the timing when the game ball enters the upper start winning opening 33A or the lower starting winning opening 33B, the value of the jackpot type determination counter C2 stored in the jackpot type determination counter buffer is the special variation reservation area (first special stored in the variable reservation area or the second special variable reservation area).

Also, the reach selection counter C3 is configured to be incremented by 1 in sequence within the range of 0 to 238, for example, and return to 0 as the lower limit after reaching the upper limit (that is, 238). In the present embodiment, the ready-to-win selection counter C3 is used for the "front-to-rear out-of-reach ready-to-win" where the final stop symbol is shifted forward or backward from the ready-to-win symbol after the ready-to-win occurs in relation to the decorative symbol, and the final stop after the same to-win occurs. A lottery is drawn for "reach other than front and back out" in which the symbol stops outside the reach symbol and "complete out" in which the reach does not occur. In this embodiment, a reach determination table is stored in the ROM 502 and is referred to when determining whether or not the value of the reach selection counter C3 corresponds to the occurrence of a reach state and to which reach. is provided. The value of "0 to 238" is stored in the reach determination table, C3 = 0, 1 corresponds to the reach outside the front and back, C3 = 2 to 21 corresponds to the reach other than the front and back, and C3 = 22 to 238 is complete. It has a configuration that corresponds to the outside.

The reach selection counter C3 is periodically updated (once per timer interrupt in this embodiment), and the value of the reach selection counter C3 is stored in the reach selection counter buffer. Then, at the timing when the game ball enters the upper start winning opening 33A or the lower starting winning opening 33B, the value of the reach selection counter C3 stored in the reach selection counter buffer is the special fluctuation holding area of the RAM 503 (first special fluctuation holding area or second special variable reservation area).

Also, one of the two fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 is incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 198, for example, and after reaching the upper limit (that is, 198), it is the lower limit. It is configured to return to 0, and the other fluctuation type counter CS2 is, for example, incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 240, and after reaching the upper limit (that is, 240), it returns to 0, which is the lower limit. It has become. In the following description, CS1 is also referred to as "first variation type counter" and CS2 as "second variation type counter". This is also shown in FIG.

For example, in the probability variable jackpot time/variation pattern table (see FIG. 38) related to the normal state, the first variation type counter CS1 determines the reach type of the decorative pattern such as so-called normal reach, super reach, premium reach, etc. and other rough fluctuation modes. A second variation type counter CS2 determines a more detailed variation mode such as a variation time. Therefore, by combining these fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2, it is possible to easily realize diversification of fluctuation patterns. Of course, it is also possible to determine the variation mode only by the first variation type counter CS1.

Incidentally, the normal reach pattern is a reach pattern in which no special effect display is performed other than the variation of decorative patterns. Super ready-to-win is a ready-to-win pattern in which a character or the like is displayed on the decorative pattern display device 42 in addition to the decorative patterns during the variable display of the decorative patterns (after establishment of the ready-to-win state), thereby giving the player a sense of expectation. be. Premium reach is a production mode that can be derived only when the jackpot state occurs, and during the variable display of decorative patterns (after the reach state is established), characters with patterns different from super reach are displayed in addition to decorative patterns. This is a reach pattern that gives the player a sense of expectation.

Further, the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated once each time the normal processing described later is executed, and are repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the normal processing. Then, buffer values of CS1 and CS2 are acquired when determining a variation pattern when the decorative symbol display device 42 starts varying the decorative symbols.

Note that the size and range of each counter is merely an example and can be changed arbitrarily. However, it is desirable that the magnitudes of the jackpot random number counter C1, the reach selection counter C3, and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are all different prime numbers and are not synchronized in any case.

In addition, the normal symbol random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 9, for example, and returns to the lower limit value of 0 after reaching the upper limit value (that is, 9). The random number counter C4 is periodically updated (once per timer interrupt in this embodiment), and when the game ball passes through the through gate 34, the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 is obtained.

Then, when the value of the winning normal symbol random number counter C4 is acquired, the normal symbol display device 41 performs variable display for a predetermined time, and then the symbol corresponding to the winning ("○" in this example) is displayed stopped. Then, the electric accessory 37 of the lower starting prize-winning opening 33B is in an open state for a predetermined time.

In this embodiment, in the "low support mode", the two random numbers "0 and 1" are selected. On the other hand, in the "high support mode", the winning random number values are eight "0 to 7". That is, in the "low support mode", the electric accessory 37 is in the open state with a probability of 1/5, and in the "high support mode", the electric accessory 37 is in the open state with a probability of 4/5. These winning probabilities correspond to the third winning probability in this embodiment.

Next, each control process executed by the CPU 501 in the main controller 261 will be described with reference to flowcharts. The processing of the CPU 501 can be broadly classified into main processing that is started when the power is turned on, timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (with a cycle of 2 msec in this embodiment), and a stop signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt processing and the NMI interrupt processing will be explained first, and then the main processing will be explained.

The NMI interrupt process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 when the pachinko machine 10 is powered off due to a power failure or the like. By this NMI interrupt, the state of the main controller 261 at the time of power failure is stored in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. FIG.

That is, when the pachinko machine 10 is powered off due to power failure or the like, a power failure signal SK1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 501 in the main controller 261. FIG. Then, the CPU 501 interrupts the control being executed, starts NMI interrupt processing, stores the power-off occurrence information as power-off occurrence information setting in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503, and ends the NMI interrupt processing.

Incidentally, the above NMI interrupt processing is similarly executed in the payout control device 311, and information on the occurrence of power failure is stored in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513 by such NMI interrupt. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to a power failure or the like, a power failure signal SK1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311, and the CPU 511 interrupts the control being executed. to start NMI interrupt processing. The contents are as described above.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing, which is executed by the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 every 2 msec, for example.

In FIG. 11, first, in step S301, various winning detection switches are read. Here, the states of various winning detection switches (winning opening switch 221, count switch 223, starting winning switches 224A and 224B, through gate switch 225) connected to the main controller 261 are read, and the state of the switches is determined. to save the detection information.

In step S302, random number initial value update processing is executed. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the upper limit (599 in this example).

Also, in step S303, random number update processing is executed. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, jackpot type determination counter C2, reach selection counter C3 and normal symbol random number counter C4 are each incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when those counter values reach the upper limit. Then, the updated values of the respective counters C1, C2, C3 and C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer areas of the RAM 503. FIG.

After that, in step S304, starting winning processing accompanying winning to starting winning openings 33A and 33B is executed, and in step S305, through gate passing processing accompanying passage of the game ball to through gate 34 is executed. After that, the timer interrupt processing is once terminated.

Here, the starting winning process of step S304 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In addition, the execution area and each reservation area of the special change reservation area include a jackpot random number storage area that stores the value of the jackpot random number counter C1, a jackpot type random number storage area that stores the value of the jackpot type determination counter C2, and a reach selection counter C3. A reach random number storage area for storing the value of is provided.

First, in step S501, it is determined based on the detection information of the second start winning switch 224B whether or not the game ball has won the lower start winning opening 33B. If the determination in step S501 is affirmative, in step S502, the value of the lower suspension counter Nb that counts the number of suspensions of the variable display triggered by the winning of the lower start winning opening 33B is the upper limit value (in this embodiment, "4 ”). If the determination in step S502 is negative, the process proceeds to step S509. On the other hand, if the determination in step S502 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S503, and the lower hold counter Nb is incremented by one.

In the following step S504, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type determination counter C2, and the reach selection counter C3 updated in the random number update process of step S303 are stored in the vacant reservation area of the second special change reservation area. Store in the first area. After step S504, the process proceeds to step S505.

In step S505, a jackpot determination process is performed to determine whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 newly stored in the second special change reservation area is a value corresponding to a jackpot. Details of the big hit determination process will be described later.

In the following step S506, when it is determined in step S505 that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to the jackpot, based on the value of the jackpot type determination counter C2 newly stored in the second special change reservation area Then, a second jackpot type determination process for determining the jackpot type is performed.

Here, it is determined whether or not the jackpot winning flag has been set in the jackpot determination process performed immediately before. On the other hand, when the affirmative determination is made, the value of the jackpot type determination counter C2 newly stored in the second special variable reservation area corresponds to "16R probability variable jackpot A" by referring to the second jackpot type determination table. If it was any of the values ``0 to 9'', turn on the ``16R probability variable jackpot A flag'' and the value ``10, 11'' corresponding to the ``4R probability variable jackpot A'' If it was either , turn on the "4R probability variable jackpot A flag", and if the value is either "12, 13" corresponding to the "4R normal jackpot A", turn on the "4R normal jackpot A flag", If it is one of the values ``14 to 17'' corresponding to the ``4R normal jackpot B'', turn on the ``4R normal jackpot B flag'' and either of the values ``18, 19'' corresponding to the ``JUB jackpot'' If so, the "JUB jackpot flag" is turned on.

In addition, if you win "16R probability variable jackpot A", "4R probability variable jackpot A" or "JUB jackpot" here, that is, if "until the next time / high support mode" is given after the jackpot ends, after the jackpot For a predetermined period of time (20 times of variable display in this embodiment), an effect lottery for whether or not to perform a non-notification effect that does not notify that the given "high support mode" is "until the next time / high support mode" is performed. It is performed with a lottery probability of about 1/100. Then, when it is determined as a result of the lottery that the non-informative effect is performed, the non-informative effect execution flag is turned on.

In the following step S507, when it is determined in step S505 that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is not a value corresponding to the jackpot, based on the value of the reach selection counter C3 newly stored in the second special change reservation area , perform reach determination processing for determining the type of reach. Details of the reach determination process will be described later.

In the following step S508, processing for setting a hold control command is performed. The hold control command is a command for notifying the sub-controller 262 in advance of various hold information (information used to determine the content of the variable display) held and stored in the second special variable hold area. be. The hold control command set in this process is output to the sub-controller 262 in the next external output process (see step S201). The hold control command includes, for example, hold information such as information indicating the results of the jackpot determination process and the jackpot type determination process, and information indicating whether the variable display is triggered by winning of the start winning port 33A or 33B. be

Here, the details of the jackpot determination process in step S505 will be described with reference to FIG.

First, in step S5101, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 newly stored in the second special change reservation area is either the value "7" or "307" corresponding to the jackpot stored in the first success/failure determination table. Determine whether or not they match. In addition, although FIG. 13 simplifies the processing of the step S5101 for convenience, in practice, it is determined whether the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is "7", and the determination is negative. If it is determined, it is determined whether the value of the big hit random number counter C1 is "307", and if the determination is affirmative in either of these determinations, the determination is affirmative in the step S5101, which determination If a negative determination is also made in step S5101, a negative determination is made in step S5101.

If the determination in step S5101 is affirmative, that is, if it is determined that a big win state will occur, the big win winning flag is turned on in step S5102, and then the process proceeds to step S5105. The function of the main controller 261 that generates a jackpot state corresponding to the first special game state in step S5102 constitutes the first special game state generating means in this embodiment.

On the other hand, if the determination in step S5101 is negative, it is determined in step S5103 whether or not the "high-probability mode" is in progress based on the value of the lottery mode flag, which will be described later.

If the affirmative determination is made in step S5103, that is, if it is in the "high probability mode", in step S5104, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 newly stored in the second special change reservation area is the second propriety determination It is determined whether the values corresponding to the jackpots stored in the table are any of "8 to 16, 308 to 316" excluding "7" and "307". Incidentally, in the determination process, it is actually determined one by one whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 and each value corresponding to the jackpot match as described above.

When the determination in step S5104 is affirmative, that is, when it is determined that a big win state occurs during the "high probability mode", the big win winning flag is turned on in step S5102, and then this processing ends.

The determination processing in steps S5101 and S5104 constitutes the first lottery in this embodiment, and the function of the main controller 261 that executes this constitutes the first lottery means.

If a negative determination is made in step S5103 or step S5104, that is, if it is not a "jackpot", the process moves to step S5105.

Also, in step S5105, the value of the big hit random number counter C1 newly stored in the second special change reservation area determines whether or not it matches the value "101 to 125, 401 to 425" corresponding to the small hit. .

If the determination in step S5105 is affirmative, that is, if it is determined that a small hit state occurs, the small hit winning flag is turned on in step S5106, and then this process is terminated. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5105, this processing ends.

The determination processing in step S5105 constitutes the second lottery in this embodiment, and the function of the main controller 261 for executing this constitutes the second lottery means. Further, the function of the main controller 261 that generates a small winning state corresponding to the second special game state in step S5106 constitutes the second special game state generating means in this embodiment.

Next, the reach determination processing in step S507 will be described with reference to FIG.

First, in step S5301, it is determined whether or not a winning flag (big winning winning flag or small winning winning flag) has been set in the previous big winning determination process. If the determination in step S5301 is affirmative, that is, if a big hit state or a small hit state occurs, this process is terminated as it is.

On the other hand, if the determination in step S5301 is affirmative, that is, if the hit state does not occur, in step S5302, the reach determination table is taken into consideration, and the value of the reach selection counter C3 newly stored in the second special change reservation area matches one of the values "0, 1" corresponding to the "outside reach". If the determination in step S5302 is affirmative, in step S5303, the front-rear deviating flag indicating the occurrence of the front-rear deviating reach is turned on, and then this processing ends.

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5302, in step S5304, the reach determination table is considered, and the value of the reach selection counter C3 newly stored in the second special change reservation area is "reach other than front and rear deviation" It is determined whether it matches any of the values "2 to 21" corresponding to . If the determination in step S5304 is affirmative, the process ends after turning on the flag other than front-rear deviation in step S5305.

If a negative determination is made in step S5304, that is, if the result is "completely out of line", the process ends.

Returning to the description of FIG. 12, after the processing of step S508, or when a negative determination is made in step S501, in step S509, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the upper start winning opening 33A. The determination is made based on the detection information of the switch 224A. If a negative determination is made in step S509, this process ends. On the other hand, when the affirmative determination is made, in step S510, the value of the upper suspension counter Na that counts the number of suspensions of the variable display triggered by the winning of the upper start winning opening 33A is the upper limit value (in this embodiment, "4 ”). If a negative determination is made in step S510, this process ends. On the other hand, if the determination in step S510 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S511, and the upper reservation counter Na is incremented by one.

In the subsequent step S512, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type determination counter C2, and the reach selection counter C3 are stored in the first area among the vacant reservation areas of the first special change reservation area. After step S512, the process proceeds to step S513.

In step S513, a jackpot determination process is performed to determine whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 newly stored in the first special change reservation area is a value corresponding to a jackpot. The big win determination process of step S513 is the same as the big win determination process of step S505 except for the small win determination, and the information regarding the variable display to be processed is based on the winning to the upper start winning opening 33A. , and detailed description thereof is omitted for the sake of convenience.

In the following step S514, when it is determined in step S513 that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to the jackpot, based on the value of the jackpot type determination counter C2 newly stored in the first special change reservation area Then, a first jackpot type determination process for determining the jackpot type is performed.

Here, it is determined whether or not the jackpot winning flag has been set in the jackpot determination process performed immediately before. On the other hand, when the affirmative determination is made, the value of the jackpot type determination counter C2 newly stored in the first special variable reservation area corresponds to "16R probability variable jackpot A" by referring to the first jackpot type determination table. If it was either of the values “0, 1”, turn on the “16R probability variable jackpot A flag”, and the value corresponding to “16R probability variable jackpot B” “2 to 5” If it was either turns on the "16R probability variable jackpot B flag", and if the value corresponding to "4R probability variable jackpot A" is "6", turns on the "4R probability variable jackpot A flag" and corresponds to "4R probability variable jackpot B" If it is one of the values ``7 to 10'', turn on the ``4R probability variable jackpot B flag'', and if the value ``11'' corresponding to the ``16R normal jackpot A'' is ``16R normal jackpot A flag" is turned on, and if it is one of the values "12 to 15" corresponding to "16R normal jackpot B", turn on "16R normal jackpot B flag" and correspond to "4R normal jackpot B" If it is one of the values ``16 to 19'', turn on the ``4R normal jackpot B flag''.

It should be noted that here, if "16R probability variable jackpot A" or "4R probability variable jackpot A" is won, that is, if "until the next time, high support mode" is given after the jackpot ends, the above non-notification as in step S506 A performance lottery is performed to decide whether or not to perform a performance. Then, when it is determined as a result of the lottery that the non-informative effect is performed, the non-informative effect execution flag is turned on.

In the following step S515, when it is determined in step S513 that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is not a value corresponding to the jackpot, based on the value of the reach selection counter C3 newly stored in the first special change reservation area , perform reach determination processing for determining the type of reach. The reach determination process in step S515 is the same as the reach determination process in step S507, except that the information regarding the variable display to be processed is based on the ball to the upper start winning opening 33A. For the sake of convenience, detailed description is omitted.

In step S516, which follows, processing for setting a hold control command is performed. After that, this process is terminated. It should be noted that the setting processing of the pending control command in step S516 is the same as the setting processing of the pending control command in step S508, and the information regarding the variable display to be processed is based on the ball to the upper start winning opening 33A. , and detailed description thereof is omitted for the sake of convenience.

Next, the through gate passage processing in step S305 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S601, whether or not the game ball has passed through the through gate 34 is determined based on the detection information of the through gate switch 225. FIG.

If a negative determination is made in step S601, this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the determination in step S601 is affirmative, that is, if it is determined that the game ball has passed through the through gate 34, in step S602, the number of suspensions of variable display performed by the normal symbol display device 41 is counted. It is determined whether or not the value of the normal reservation counter Nc is less than the upper limit value (4 in this embodiment). If a negative determination is made here, the processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the determination in step S602 is affirmative, that is, if the passage of the game ball to the through gate 34 is confirmed, and the value of the normal reservation counter Nc is <4, the process proceeds to step S603, and the normal reservation counter Increment Nc by one.

In addition, in the following step S604, a random number related to success or failure is acquired. Specifically, the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 updated in the random number update process of step S303 is stored in the first area of the free storage areas of the normal fluctuation reservation area of the RAM503. After that, the through gate passage processing ends. Therefore, the process of step S604 constitutes a part of the third lottery.

Next, the flow of main processing executed by the CPU 501 in the main controller 261 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This main process is activated upon resetting when the power is turned on.

First, in step S101, initial setting processing is executed upon power-on. Specifically, in order to set a predetermined value in the stack pointer and wait for the sub-side control devices (sub-control device 262, payout control device 311, etc.) to become operable, for example, 1 Executes wait processing for about a second. In the following step S102, RAM access is permitted.

After that, data backup processing is executed for the RAM 503 in the CPU 501 . That is, in step S103, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is pressed (ON). do. On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 has not been pressed, it is determined in the subsequent step S104 whether or not power-off occurrence information is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. FIG. Here, if it is not set, backup data is not stored, so in this case also, the process proceeds to step S112. If the power failure occurrence information is set in the backup area 503a, the RAM determination value is calculated in step S105, and in the subsequent step S106, it is determined whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value saved at the time of power failure. , that is, determine the validity of the backup. If the RAM determination value calculated here does not match the RAM determination value saved when the power was turned off, the backed-up data is destroyed, and in this case also, the process proceeds to step S112.

In the process of step S112, an initialization command is transmitted in order to initialize the sub control device 262, the payout control device 311, etc., which are the control devices on the sub side. In addition, the sub-control device 262 that has received the initialization command executes its own initialization processing as described later, and sets the game state determination value Xj corresponding to the initial setting “normal state” to “0”. Store in the state storage area.

Thereafter, the process proceeds to RAM initialization processing (step S113, etc.). Note that the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value in the work area address of the RAM 503 . Instead of using this RAM determination value, it is also possible to determine the validity of the backup based on whether or not the keyword written in the predetermined area of the RAM 503 is correctly saved.

As described above, the pachinko machine 10 is powered on while pressing the RAM erase switch 323 when it is desired to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, such as when the hall starts operating. Therefore, if the RAM erasing switch 323 is ON, the process proceeds to the RAM initialization process (step S113, etc.). Also, when power failure occurrence information is not set, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value, etc.), the initialization process of the RAM 503 (step S113, etc.) is similarly performed. That is, the used area of the RAM 503 is cleared to 0 in step S113, and the initial value of the RAM 503 is set in the following step S114. After that, in step S115, interrupt permission is set, and the normal processing described later is performed.

On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 is not pressed (step S103: NO), the condition is that power failure occurrence information is set and that the RAM determination value (checksum value, etc.) is normal. Then, the power recovery process (power recovery process) is executed. That is, in step S107, the stack pointer before power-off is restored, and in step S108, power-off occurrence information is cleared.

In step S109, a game state check process for grasping the game state at the time of power failure stored in the RAM 503 is executed.

In the subsequent step S110, a return command is transmitted to return the sub-control device 262, payout control device 311, etc., which are sub-side control devices, to the game state at the time of power failure. The return command transmitted to the sub-controller 262 includes information (game state determination value Xj, which will be described later) relating to the game state at the time of power failure specified in the game state check process.

In step S111, the used register is restored from the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. FIG. After that, in step S115, interrupt permission is set, and the normal processing described later is performed.

Here, the game state check processing of step S109 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 16 is a flow chart showing the game state check process, and FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between a lottery mode flag, a support mode flag, a game state identification counter Kj and a game state determination value Xj, which will be described later. The game state check process is also executed in the later-described variable display setting process (step S807) and winning end setting process (step S1216).

As shown in FIG. 16, in step S1901, a process of reading various information related to the game state at the time of power failure, which is backed up in the RAM 503, is executed. Specifically, the value of the lottery mode flag, the value of the support mode flag, and the value of the game state identification counter Kj are read from the RAM 503, respectively.

The lottery mode flag is state determination information for determining whether the lottery mode is the "low probability mode" or the "high probability mode". "50 (H)" is set in the case of "high probability mode", and "53 (H)" is set in the case of "high probability mode". The upper 4-bit value "5" in the lottery mode flag is uniformly added for noise countermeasures, and is not used for determining the game state.

The support mode flag is state determination information for determining what kind of state the winning support mode is in. The flag value is "A0 ( H)” is set. The upper 4-bit value "A" in the support mode flag is uniformly added for noise countermeasures, and is not used for determining the game state.

In addition, when the winning support mode is "20 times/high support mode", "30 times/high support mode", "40 times/high support mode" or "50 times/high support mode", the flag value is "A1(H)" is set.

Further, when the winning support mode is "30 times/high support mode S", "A2(H)" is set as the flag value, and when it is "until the next time/high support mode", the flag value is "A3(H)" is set.

The game state identification counter Kj is state determination information for counting the number of times the variable display is executed after the end of the big win and specifying the timing of switching the game state. is subtracted by 1 each time is performed. For example, as will be described later, "50" is set as the initial value of the game state specifying counter Kj, and if the value of the counter Kj is "31" after that, the fluctuation display at that time is, after the big win, It can be identified as the 20th variable display.

In this embodiment, when "16R probability variable jackpot B", "4R probability variable jackpot B", "16R normal jackpot B" or "4R normal jackpot B" is won, that is, after the jackpot ends "20 times/high support mode", When "30 times/high support mode", "40 times/high support mode" or "50 times/high support mode" is given, "50" is set as an initial value.

In addition, when "16R normal jackpot A" or "4R normal jackpot A" is won, that is, when "30 times/high support mode S" is given after the jackpot ends, "30" is set as the initial value. be.

Also, if you win the "16R probability variable jackpot A", "4R probability variable jackpot A" or "JUB jackpot", that is, if "until the next time / high support mode" is given after the jackpot ends, the initial value is "0 ” is set. However, when the non-informative effect execution flag is turned on and the non-informative effect is executed, "30" is set as the initial value. The non-notification effect execution flag is turned off after setting the initial value.

Returning to the description of FIG. 16, in step S1902, the value of the lottery mode flag read in step S1901 and the value of the support mode flag are added.

In the following step S1903, the addition value calculated in step S1902 and a predetermined mask value ("07(H)" in this embodiment) are ANDed, and the lower 3-bit data is extracted. It is set in the area as the gaming state determination value Xj.

In step S1904, it is determined whether or not the gaming state determination value Xj is "1". That is, the lottery mode is "low probability mode" and the winning support mode is "20 times/high support mode", "30 times/high support mode", "40 times/high support mode" or "50 times/high support mode". mode” is determined.

If a negative determination is made here, the process moves to step S1905, and it is determined whether or not the gaming state determination value Xj is "4". That is, the lottery mode is "high probability mode" and the winning support mode is "20 times/high support mode", "30 times/high support mode", "40 times/high support mode" or "50 times/high support mode". mode” is determined.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1904 or step S1905, the process proceeds to step S1909. On the other hand, if the determination in step S1905 is negative, the process proceeds to step S1906.

In step S1906, it is determined whether or not the gaming state determination value Xj is "2". That is, it is determined whether or not the lottery mode is the "low probability mode" and the winning support mode is the "30 times/high support mode S".

If a negative determination is made here, the process moves to step S1907, and it is determined whether or not the gaming state determination value Xj is "5". That is, it is determined whether or not the lottery mode is the "high probability mode" and the winning support mode is the "30 times/high support mode S".

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1906 or step S1907, the process proceeds to step S1912. On the other hand, if the determination in step S1907 is negative, the process proceeds to step S1908.

In step S1908, it is determined whether or not the gaming state determination value Xj is "6". That is, it is determined whether or not the lottery mode is the "high probability mode" and the winning support mode is the "until next time/high support mode".

If an affirmative determination is made here, the process moves to step S1914. On the other hand, if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step S1916, stores the value "6" of the gaming state determination value Xj in a predetermined area of the RAM 503, and terminates this processing.

Now, in step S1909 to which an affirmative determination is made in step S1904 or step S1905, it is determined whether or not the value of the game state specifying counter Kj is "31". That is, it is determined whether or not the variation display after the end of the jackpot is the 20th time. If the determination here is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S1913, and if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step S1910.

In step S1910, it is determined whether or not the value of the game state identification counter Kj is "21". That is, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation display after the end of the jackpot is the 30th time. If an affirmative determination is made here, the process moves to step S1913, and if a negative determination is made, the process moves to step S1911.

In step S1911, it is determined whether or not the value of the game state identification counter Kj is "11". That is, it is determined whether or not the variation display after the end of the jackpot is the 40th time. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S1913, and if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step S1912.

In step S1912, it is determined whether or not the value of the game state identification counter Kj is "1". That is, it is determined whether it is the “50th time (in the case of the initial value “50”)” or the “30th time (in the case of the initial value “30”)”.

If a negative determination is made here, the process proceeds to step S1916, and the value of the gaming state determination value Xj (“1”, “4”, “2” or “5”) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 503. End the process.

On the other hand, if the determination in step S1912 is affirmative, that is, if the value of the game state identification counter Kj is "1", the process proceeds to step S1913, and the value of the game state determination value Xj is changed to "7". . Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1916, stores the value "7" of the gaming state determination value Xj in a predetermined area of the RAM 503, and terminates this process.

Now, in step S1914 to which an affirmative determination is made in the above step S1908, it is determined whether or not the value of the game state specifying counter Kj is "0". That is, it is determined whether or not the winning support mode is the "until next time/high support mode" in which the non-notification effect is not performed. If an affirmative determination is made here, the value "6" of the gaming state determination value Xj is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 503, and this processing is terminated.

On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in step S1914, that is, when the non-notification effect is performed "until the next time, high support mode", the process proceeds to step S1915, and the game state determination value Xj is set to "5". change to After that, the process proceeds to step S1916, the value "5" of the game state determination value Xj is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 503, and the process ends. As a result, even in the state of "until the next time, high support mode", the lottery mode is "high probability mode" and the winning support mode is "30 times" for a predetermined number of times (20 times in this embodiment).・The same effect as in the state of "high support mode S" will be performed.

Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flow chart of FIG. Main processing of the game is executed in this normal processing. As an overview, the processing of steps S201 to S210 is executed as periodic processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update processing of steps S211 and S212 is executed during the remaining time.

First, in step S201, a control signal based on the control contents of the special display devices 43L, 43R and the electric accessory 37 updated in the previous process is transmitted to each device, or output data such as a command is sent to each device on the sub side. Execute external output processing such as sending to the control device. Some more detailed examples are given below.

For example, based on the detection information of the various detection switches, it is determined whether or not game balls have entered various prize-winning ports such as the general prize-winning port 31. If there is a prize, the number of prize balls corresponding to the prize is determined. A payout command is transmitted to the payout control device 311 .

Also, if a command or the like for blinking the error display lamp 104 is set, the command is output to the sub-controller 262 .

In addition, in the external output process, information for grasping the game state is externally output to the hall computer of the game hall by taking into consideration various information such as the lottery mode flag and the jackpot medium flag to be described later. Furthermore, the output of error information and the like to the hall computer is also executed in this output process.

For example, when a prize winning error is detected, an ON signal (pulse signal) is output to the hall computer of the game hall via a predetermined terminal of the external relay terminal board 240, and if there is no prize winning error, an ON signal (pulse signal) is output. A signal is output.

In addition, when the decorative pattern display device 42 displays the decorative patterns in a variable manner, a variable pattern command, a pattern command, and the like are transmitted to the sub-control device 262 . On the other hand, the sub-control device 262 which has input the variation pattern command, the pattern command, etc. determines the variation mode of the decorative design display device 42 based on such various commands, and displays the variation mode on the decorative design display device 42. An instruction is issued to the display control device 45 to perform (variation display).

In step S202, the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated. More specifically, like the other counters, the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1, and when their counter values reach the upper limit values (198 and 240 in this embodiment), they are cleared to 0. do. Then, the updated values of the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 are stored in the corresponding buffer areas of the RAM 503. FIG.

In the subsequent step S203, the prize ball count signal received from the payout control device 311 is read. Next, in step S204, the abnormal payout signal received from the payout control device 311 is read.

After that, in step S205, the first display control process is executed. In this process, the control contents of the special display devices 43L and 43R are set as to what kind of control is performed in the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R, and the judgment of the big hit and the decoration in the decorative pattern display device 42 are performed. The setting of the variation pattern of the design etc. is performed. Details of the first display control process will be described later.

In step S206, a variable winning device control process is executed. In this processing, setting of control contents of the variable winning device 32 is performed as to what kind of control is performed in the variable winning device 32 . As a result, when a big win state or a small win state occurs, the opening/closing process of the opening/closing plate 32b of the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times. The details of the variable winning device control process will be described later.

In step S207, a second display control process is executed. In this process, setting of the control contents of the normal design display device 41 is performed as to what kind of control is performed in the normal design display device 41 . The details of this second display control process will be described later.

In step S208, an electric accessory control process is executed. In this process, setting of control contents of the electric accessory 37 is performed as to what kind of control is performed in the electric accessory 37 . The details of this electric accessary product control process will be described later.

After that, in step S209, it is determined whether or not power-off occurrence information is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. FIG. Here, if power-off occurrence information is not set in the backup area 503a, in step S210, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next normal process has come, that is, a predetermined time (in the present embodiment) from the start of the previous normal process. Then, it is determined whether or not 4 msec) has elapsed. Then, if the predetermined time has already passed, the process proceeds to step S201, and the processes after step S201 are repeatedly executed.

On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not passed since the start of the previous normal processing, the random number initial value counter CINI and the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated within the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal processing. Repeat execution (step S211, step S212).

That is, in step S211, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the upper limit (599 in this example).

Further, in step S212, the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated (similar to step S202). Specifically, the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the upper limits (198 and 240 in this example). Then, the changed values of the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM503.

Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S201 to S209 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant but fluctuates. Therefore, by repeatedly updating the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time, it is possible to randomly update the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1), and similarly fluctuate. The type counters CS1 and CS2 can also be randomly updated.

Now, if the power failure occurrence information is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503 (step S209: YES), it means that the power has been shut off, so the processes from step S213 onward are performed as power failure processing at the time of power failure. will be In the power failure process, first, in step S213, the occurrence of each interrupt process is prohibited, in step S214, the contents of each register used by the CPU 501 are saved in the stack area, and in step S215, the value of the stack pointer is stored in the backup area 503a. memorize to After that, in step S216, a power cutoff notification command indicating that the power has been cut off is transmitted to other control devices (payout control device 311, etc.). Then, in step S217, the RAM judgment value is calculated and stored in the backup area 503a. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of RAM 503 . Thereafter, in step S218, RAM access is prohibited, and the infinite loop continues until the power supply is completely cut off and processing cannot be executed.

It should be noted that the process of step S209 is performed at the end of a series of processes corresponding to the game state change performed at steps S201 to S208, or at the end of one cycle of the processes at steps S211 and S212 performed within the remaining time. It is executed at different times. Therefore, in the normal processing of the main controller 261, since information on occurrence of power failure is confirmed at the end of each processing, the amount of data to be stored in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503 is smaller than when each processing is in progress. and can be easily memorized. In addition, when returning to the state before the power shutdown, since the amount of data stored in the backup area 503a is small, it can be easily restored, and the processing load on the main controller 261 can be reduced. . Furthermore, since the occurrence of interrupt processing is prohibited before data is stored (step S213), it is possible to prevent the data from being changed when the power is cut off, and the state before the power cut-off can be reliably stored. .

Next, the first display control processing of step S205 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In FIG. 18, in step S801, referring to various hit medium flags (big hit medium flag and small hit medium flag), which will be described later in detail, is currently hitting (during a big hit state or a small hit state). judge. The winning state (big win state and small winning state) includes the middle of the winning state and a predetermined time after the winning state ends. Here, the predetermined time after the end of the winning state is the time from the end of the winning state to the start of the normal game (variable display on the special display devices 43L and 43R), and generally this time zone is the display of decorative symbols. In the device 42, the end of the winning state, various game states given after winning, and various modes are displayed. In addition, the period from when the variable display is stopped in a manner corresponding to the win on the special display devices 43L, 43R and the decorative pattern display device 42 until the variable winning device 32 is opened (generally this time zone is displayed on the decorative pattern display device 42 to indicate the start of the winning state) is also included in the winning.

If the determination in step S801 is affirmative, that is, if the hit state is in progress, this process is terminated as it is. By looking at the setting state of the medium flag, it is determined whether or not the first or second special display device 43L, 43R (decorative pattern display device 42) is performing variable display. Specifically, when the first display flag is set (in the ON state), it is considered that the variable display is in progress, and when the first display flag is cleared (in the OFF state), the variable It is considered that the display is stopped, which corresponds to a state in which the display is stopped. Although the details will be described later, the flag during the first display is turned on when starting the variable display of the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R (see step S920 and step S807). It is turned off when the variable display of the second special display devices 43L and 43R is stopped (see step S814).

Then, if a negative determination is made in step S802, that is, if it is not in the winning state and not in the variable display, the process proceeds to step S803, and the variable display (second variable It is determined whether or not the value of the lower suspension counter Nb that counts the number of suspensions displayed) is greater than zero.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S803, that is, if even one second variable display is retained and stored, 1 is subtracted from the lower retention counter Nb in step S804. Note that in the present embodiment, if the second variable display is reserved and stored as a result of the determination processing in step S803, the second variable display is executed without executing the first variable display. That is, even if the first variable display is retained and stored earlier than the second variable display, the second variable display is given priority (the first variable display is postponed). ing.

In subsequent step S805, a process of shifting the data stored in the second special change reservation area is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth reservation areas of the second special variable reservation area to the execution area side. The data in each area is shifted in the following order: area→reserved first area, reserved third area→reserved second area, reserved fourth area→reserved third area, and so on. After step S805, in step S806, the process of turning on/off the second reservation lamp 46b and the process of making the change identification lamp 40 emit red light are performed, and then the process proceeds to step S807.

Further, if a negative determination is made in step S803, that is, if no second variable display is retained and stored, in step S808, variable display (first It is determined whether or not an upper suspension counter Na that counts the number of suspensions for variable display) is greater than 0. If a negative determination is made in step S808, this process ends.

On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S808, 1 is subtracted from the upper reservation counter Na in step S809. In subsequent step S810, a process of shifting the data stored in the first special change reservation area is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth reservation areas of the first special variable reservation area to the execution area side. The data in each area is shifted in the following order: area→reserved first area, reserved third area→reserved second area, reserved fourth area→reserved third area, and so on. After step S810, in step S811, the process of turning on/off the first reservation lamp 46a and the process of making the change specific lamp 40 emit blue light are performed, and then the process proceeds to step S807. In the present embodiment, there is only one execution area for the special change reservation area, and the data stored in the first special change reservation area and the second special change reservation area are used when performing a change display based on the data. will be shifted to the common execution area.

In step S807, variable display setting processing is performed. Here, the details of the variable display setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

First, in step S900, a game state check process is executed. Since the game state check process is the same as the game state check process (see FIG. 16) in step S109, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Subsequently, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the variable display corresponds to a small hit by determining whether or not the small hit winning flag is ON.

Here, when it is determined that it corresponds to a small hit, the process proceeds to step S910. On the other hand, when it is determined that the win is not a small hit, the process proceeds to step S902.

In step S902, it is determined whether or not the variable display corresponds to a big win by determining whether or not the big win winning flag is ON.

Here, when it is determined that it corresponds to a big hit, the process moves to step S903. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is neither a big win nor a small win, that is, if it is a loss, the process proceeds to step S912.

In step S903, any of the various probability variable jackpot flags ("16R probability variable jackpot A flag", "16R probability variable jackpot B flag", "4R probability variable jackpot A flag", "4R probability variable jackpot B flag") is on By determining whether or not, it is determined whether or not the variable display corresponds to the "probability variable jackpot".

If the determination is affirmative in step S903, that is, if it is "variable probability big hit", in step S904 the variation pattern table corresponding to "variable probability big hit" is taken into account to determine the variation pattern and set it as a variation pattern command. . Subsequently, in step S905, the symbol table corresponding to the "probability variation jackpot" is considered to determine the jackpot symbol (in this embodiment, whether it is an odd number symbol or an even number symbol), and the corresponding symbol command (this embodiment Then, set "B1" or "B2" to be described later. After that, the process proceeds to step S920.

If a negative determination is made in step S903, the process proceeds to step S906, and the various normal jackpot flags (“16R normal jackpot A flag”, “16R normal jackpot B flag”, “4R normal jackpot A flag”, “4R normal jackpot It is determined whether or not the variable display corresponds to the "normal jackpot" by determining whether or not any of the "jackpot B flags") is on. If the determination in step S906 is affirmative, that is, if it is a "normal jackpot", a fluctuation pattern is determined by referring to the fluctuation pattern table corresponding to "normal jackpot" in step S907, and set as a fluctuation pattern command. do. Subsequently, in step S908, the symbol table corresponding to the "normal jackpot" is considered to determine the jackpot symbol (in this embodiment, whether it is an odd numbered symbol or an even numbered symbol), and the corresponding symbol command (this embodiment Then, set "B1" or "B2" to be described later. After that, the process proceeds to step S920.

However, in the present embodiment, depending on the type of symbol stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 as described above, it is impossible to determine the game state such as the lottery mode provided after the end of the big win. In other words, if it is a "probability variable jackpot", the "odd number pattern" will be stopped and displayed, and if it is a "normal jackpot", the "even number pattern" will be stopped and displayed. is not clearly associated, but in the present embodiment, according to the above various tables, for example, if it is a "probable variable jackpot", it is easy to stop and display with an "odd number pattern". They are simply divided into tables so that patterns and designs appear at different rates. Therefore, for example, at the time of the big win, regardless of the kind of the big win such as "probable variable big win" or "normal big win", the variation pattern or the stop symbol may be selected based on one big win table.

If a negative determination is made in step S906, the process moves to step S909, and it is determined whether or not the JUB jackpot flag is on, thereby determining whether the variation display corresponds to "JUB jackpot". determine whether If the determination in step S909 is affirmative, that is, if it is a "JUB jackpot", the process proceeds to step S910.

In step S910, the variation pattern table corresponding to the "JUB big win" and "minor win" is taken into consideration to determine the variation pattern and set it as the variation pattern command. Thereafter, in step S911, a symbol command (in this embodiment, "B6" to be described later) corresponding to the chance symbol is set, and the process proceeds to step S920.

If the determination in step S902 is negative, that is, if the determination is "out", it is determined in step S912 whether or not the front-rear deviation flag is ON.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S912, that is, if it is "front-rear out reach", in step S913 a variation pattern table corresponding to "front-rear out reach" is taken into account to determine the variation pattern, and the variation pattern command and turn off the anteroposterior deviation flag. Subsequently, in step S914, a symbol command (in the present embodiment, "B3" to be described later) corresponding to the front and back off symbol is set. After that, the process proceeds to step S920.

On the other hand, if the determination in step 912 is negative, it is determined in step S915 whether or not the flag other than front-rear deviation is on. If the determination in step S915 is affirmative, i.e., if it is "reach other than front-rear deviation", in step S916 the variation pattern table corresponding to "reach other than front-rear deviation" is taken into account to determine the variation pattern, Set it to the fluctuation pattern command and turn off the flag other than the front and back deviation. Subsequently, in step S917, a symbol command (in the present embodiment, "B4" to be described later) corresponding to a symbol other than front and rear deviation is set. After that, the process proceeds to step S920.

In addition, if a negative determination is made in step S915, that is, if it is "completely out", in step S918 the variation pattern table corresponding to "completely out" is taken into consideration to determine the outlier variation pattern, and the variation pattern command set to Subsequently, in step S919, a symbol command ("B5" to be described later in this embodiment) corresponding to the completely missing symbol is set. After that, the process proceeds to step S920.

Here, for convenience, the variation pattern table and variation pattern commands will be described. In the present embodiment, a variation pattern table corresponding to the above-described "probability variable jackpot" (hereinafter referred to as "probability variable jackpot/variation pattern table"), a variation pattern table corresponding to "normal jackpot", "JUB jackpot" and "small hit" Fluctuation pattern table corresponding to , Fluctuation pattern table corresponding to "Reach off front and back", Variation pattern table corresponding to "Reach other than front and back off", and Variation pattern table corresponding to "Complete off" (hereinafter referred to as when completely off A plurality of variation pattern tables are provided according to the respective game states (values "0" to "7" of the game state determination value Xj).

For example, with respect to the probability variable jackpot/variation pattern table, as shown in FIG. A probability variable jackpot time/fluctuation pattern table is stored.

Similarly, at "address 101", a probability variable jackpot/fluctuation pattern table corresponding to the value of game state determination value Xj being "1" is stored, and at "address 102", the value of game state determination value Xj is "2". A probability variable jackpot time/variation pattern table corresponding to is stored at "103 address", and a probability variable jackpot time/variation pattern table corresponding to the game state determination value Xj value of "3" is stored at "104 address" , when the game state determination value Xj corresponds to "4", the variation pattern table is stored, and at "105 address", when the probability variable jackpot corresponds to the game state determination value Xj of "5" A fluctuation pattern table is stored, and at "106 address", a variable jackpot time/variation pattern table corresponding to the value of the game state determination value Xj corresponding to "6" is stored, and at "107 address", the game state determination value Xj is stored. A probability variable jackpot/variation pattern table corresponding to the value "7" is stored.

As for the completely out of line/fluctuation pattern table, as shown in FIG. 37(b), at "700 address" which is the reference address, the value of the gaming state determination value Xj is "0" and corresponds to the "normal state". A complete deviation/fluctuation pattern table is stored.

Similarly, at "address 701", a completely out-of-office/fluctuation pattern table corresponding to the value of game state determination value Xj being "1" is stored, and at "address 702", the value of game state determination value Xj is "2". is stored at "address 703", and at "address 704" is stored a change pattern table at "complete failure" corresponding to the gaming state determination value Xj of "3", and at "address 704" , When the game state determination value Xj is completely out of line corresponding to "4" ・The fluctuation pattern table is stored, and at "705 address", when the game state determination value Xj is completely out of line corresponding to "5" A variation pattern table is stored, and at "address 706", a completely out-of-state/variation pattern table corresponding to the game state determination value Xj value of "6" is stored, and at "address 707", the game state determination value Xj A complete deviation/variation pattern table corresponding to the value "7" is stored.

Although not shown, the variation pattern table corresponding to the above-mentioned "normal jackpot", the variation pattern table corresponding to "JUB jackpot" and "small hit", the fluctuation pattern table corresponding to "front and back reach", and Regarding the variation pattern table corresponding to "Reach other than front and back failure", the value of the game state determination value Xj "0" to A plurality of table groups corresponding to "7" are stored with serial numbers from a predetermined reference address.

Therefore, when determining the variation pattern in steps S904, S907, S910, S913, S916, and S918, first, based on the gaming state determination value Xj specified in the gaming state check process (step S900). Then, a process of selecting a table corresponding to a predetermined game state (values "0" to "7" of the game state determination value Xj) from among a plurality of table groups is performed. At this time, by adding the value of the game state determination value Xj to the reference address (for example, "100 address" in the case of the probability variable jackpot/variation pattern table), the address where the table to be selected is stored is specified. can do. That is, the game state determination value Xj plays the role of the offset value as it is.

Then, the variation pattern is determined based on the selected variation pattern table (for example, the probability variable jackpot time variation pattern table corresponding to "normal state (Xj = 0)" stored in "100 address": see Fig. 38) and set the corresponding variation pattern command.

The variation pattern command in this embodiment consists of 2 bytes, and the upper 4 bits in the upper byte consist of information specifying the gaming state. In this embodiment, the gaming state determination value Xj is set as it is. In addition, the lower 4 bits of the upper byte are configured by information specifying the jackpot type, etc., and the 8 bits of the lower byte are configured by information specifying the variation pattern (variation time, reach type, etc.).

For example, as can be seen by referring to the variable probability jackpot/variation pattern table for the normal state (Xj=0) [see FIG. "0", which is the value of the gaming state determination value Xj, is set in 4 bits, and "F" indicating "probability variable jackpot" is set in the following 4 bits. Then, a value specifying a variation pattern corresponding to the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 is set to the remaining 8 bits of the lower byte. In the sub-control device 262, the relationship between these variation pattern commands and the variation mode (effect pattern) of the decorative pattern is stored in a table, and upon receiving the variation pattern command, the variation corresponding to the variation pattern command A pattern (effect pattern) becomes executable.

Next, the design command will be described in detail. The symbol command is a command for causing the sub-control device 262 to determine a stop symbol. In this embodiment, there are 6 categories: combination of odd-numbered jackpot symbols, combination of even-numbered jackpot symbols, combination of front and rear missing symbols, combination of symbols other than front and back missing symbols, combination of completely missing symbols, and combination of chance symbols. is specified. These divisions are indicated by, for example, "B1", "B2", "B3", "B4", "B5", and "B6", any of which is set as the symbol command. On the other hand, the sub-control device 262 stores the relationship between these commands and the stop symbols in a table. Then, the sub-control device 262 displays the stop symbol corresponding to the symbol command.

The combination of odd-numbered jackpot symbols is a combination of symbols consisting of numbers 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9, and the symbol command corresponding to the combination of odd-numbered jackpot symbols is set to "B1". be. Then, when the symbol command is set to "B1" indicating an odd-numbered jackpot symbol, the sub-control device 262 selects one of symbol combinations consisting of numbers 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9. One symbol is determined as the stop symbol.

The combination of even-numbered jackpot symbols is a combination of symbols consisting of numbers 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8, and the symbol command corresponding to the combination of even-numbered jackpot symbols is set to "B2". be. Then, when the symbol command is set to "B2" indicating an even-numbered jackpot symbol, the sub-control device 262 selects one of symbol combinations consisting of 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8 numbers. One symbol is determined as the stop symbol.

The combination of front-rear deviating symbols corresponds to "front-rear deviating reach" in which the final stop symbol deviates from the ready-to-win pattern by one before and after the occurrence of the ready-to-win pattern and stops. "B3" is set in the symbol command.

The combination of symbols other than front and back off corresponds to "Reach other than front and back off" in which the final stop symbol stops at a place other than the front and rear of the reach symbol after the occurrence of reach, and the symbol corresponding to the combination of symbols other than front and back off. "B4" is set in the command.

The combination of completely missing symbols corresponds to "completely missing" in which reach does not occur, and "B5" is set to the symbol command corresponding to the combination of completely missing symbols.

Also, "B6" is set to the symbol command corresponding to the combination of chance symbols. Incidentally, there is only one type of chance symbol, and in this example, as described above, the decorative symbols stopped and displayed in each symbol display area are "3", "4", and "1" from the top.

Although details will be described later, when "B3" to "B5" are set in the symbol command, the sub-control device 262 stops symbol combinations stored in the counter buffer of the corresponding RAM 553. Determined as Specifically, when "B3" indicating a combination of front and rear deviating symbols is set in the symbol command, the sub-control device 262 that has received the symbol command receives the front and rear deviating reach symbol buffer of the RAM 553. A combination of symbols corresponding to the out-reach is determined as a stop symbol. When "B4" indicating a combination of symbols other than front-rear deviance is set in the symbol command, the combination of symbols corresponding to reach other than front-rear detachment stored in the ready-to-win pattern buffer other than front-rear detachment of RAM 553 is transmitted to the sub-control device. 262 is determined as the stop symbol. When "B5" indicating a combination of completely lost symbols is set in the symbol command, the sub-control device 262 uses the symbol combination corresponding to the completely lost stored in the completely lost symbol buffer of the RAM 553 as a stop symbol. decide.

Also, when "A6" is set in the symbol command, the sub-control device 262 selects a chance symbol as a combination of decorative symbols.

Incidentally, the variation pattern command and the symbol command set as described above are output in the external output process (step S201) to be described later. Then, the sub-control device 262 which has input these commands determines the variation mode of the decorative design display device 42 based on the commands, and displays (variation display) the variation mode in the decorative design display device 42. An instruction is issued to the display control device 45 .

Now, in step S920, start setting processing is performed to indicate that the conditions for performing variable display in the special display devices 43L and 43R have been met. In this start setting process, a first display flag indicating whether or not the special display devices 43L and 43R are performing variable display is turned on, and a first display timer setting process is performed.

The first display timer is means for measuring the fluctuation time (remaining time of the fluctuation display) in the special display devices 43L and 43R, and is taken into consideration when determining whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation display. .

The variable display times of the special display devices 43L and 43R in this embodiment are set to values corresponding to the variation patterns of the decorative symbols selected by the variation type counters CS1 and CS2. Based on such setting of the first display timer, when a control signal for starting variable display is output to the special display devices 43L and 43R in the next external output processing of the normal processing, the special display device A variable display is started at 43L and 43R. Then, after step S920 ends, the variable display setting process ends.

Returning to the description of FIG. 18, if the determination in step S802 is affirmative, that is, if the variable display is in progress, the process proceeds to step S812, and the first display timer subtraction process is performed. Each time this processing is performed, the value of the first display timer is decremented by 4 msec. For example, if the variable time is 10 seconds (10000 msec), "2500" is set for the first display timer, and 1 is subtracted every 4 msec.

Subsequently, the process proceeds to step S813, and it is determined whether or not a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed by taking into consideration the value of the first display timer after the subtraction. At this time, an affirmative determination is made in step S813 when the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, that is, when the value of the first display timer has become "0".

If a negative determination is made in step S813, in step S817, switching display setting is performed to continue the variable display of the special display devices 43L and 43R, and this processing ends. In addition, based on the setting contents of the switching display setting, a control signal for switching display is output to the special display devices 43L and 43R in the external output processing in the next normal processing. As a result, switching display (variable display) of the special display devices 43L and 43R is realized at the timing of the first display control process, that is, every 4 ms.

On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S813, the first display flag is cleared (turned off) in step S814, and stop display setting for performing stop display on the special display devices 43L and 43R is performed in step S815. .

In addition, based on the setting contents of the stop display setting, a control signal for performing stop display is output to the special display devices 43L and 42R in the next external output process in the normal process. For example, in the case of "16R probability variable jackpot A", "9-" is stopped and displayed (for example, lit for several seconds).

Subsequently, in step S816, after the fluctuation end time setting process is performed, this process is terminated. Here, the fluctuation end time setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

First, in step S1001, it is determined whether or not the stop display corresponds to the big hit or the small hit by considering the big hit winning flag and the small hitting winning flag. Here, if it corresponds to a big hit or a small hit, the process moves to step S1002, and hit setting is performed. Concretely, setting processing such as big hit middle flag, small hit middle flag, first variable flag, first variable timer, opening number counter and prize winning counter Vx is performed. After the end of step S1002, the change end time setting process is ended.

The jackpot flag is state determination information for determining whether or not the jackpot state is in progress. Here, "1" indicating the occurrence of the jackpot state is set (turned on) as a flag value.

The flag during the small hit is state determination information for determining whether or not the state is in the small hit state, and here, like the flag during the big hit, "1" indicating the occurrence of the small hit state is set as the flag value. (turned on).

The first variable flag is state determination information for determining whether or not the variable winning device 32 is in the open state.

The first variable timer is a measuring means for measuring the opening time of the variable prize winning device 32 (time of occurrence of the special prize state), the interval between each special prize state, etc., and is defined from the opening start or end of the opening and closing plate 32b. This is taken into consideration when determining whether or not time has passed. In the winning setting process of step S1002, predetermined values corresponding to various winnings are set with reference to the opening/closing pattern control table (see FIG. 39). For example, when the first time is the "long open" like "16R probability variable jackpot A", the first variable timer is set to "7500", and the first time is the "short open" like "JUB jackpot" In this case, "100" is set to the first variable timer. As a result, the maximum opening time (specified time) per opening/closing operation of the opening/closing plate 32b is set to "30 seconds" or "0.4 seconds".

As shown in FIG. 39, the opening/closing pattern control table contains the number of occurrences of the special prize state (the number of rounds) in each winning state, the opening time of the opening/closing plate 32b in each special prize state (each round), and the interval between each special prize state. Interval time and the like are set in advance.

The number-of-opening counter is used to determine the number of occurrences of the special prize state executed during the big win state or the small win state, that is, the number of execution times of the opening/closing process (“long opening” or “short opening”) of the variable prize winning device 32. state determination information. In the win setting process of step S1002, an opening/closing pattern control table is taken into account to set initial values corresponding to various wins. For example, in the case of "16R probability variable jackpot A", "16" indicating 16 times is set, and in the case of "JUB jackpot", the sum of 5 times of "short opening" and 15 times of "long opening" "20" indicating 20 times is set as an initial value.

The winning counter Vx is winning counting means for counting the number of game balls that have won the variable winning device 32 . In the present embodiment, in the switch reading process (see FIG. 11) of the timer interrupt process, it is determined whether or not there is a winning to the variable winning device 32 based on the detection information of the count switch 223, and the winning to the variable winning device 32 is determined. If it is determined that there is, 1 is added to the value of the winning counter Vx.

In addition, in the winning setting process of step S1002, the opening/closing pattern control table is taken into consideration, and the prescribed number K1, which is the maximum expected number of winnings to the variable winning device 32 per one opening/closing operation (one special prize state) of the opening/closing plate 32b, is performed. settings. As described above, the specified number K1 is predetermined for each open type (operation mode of the opening/closing member in one opening/closing operation) such as "long opening" or "short opening". For example, the specified number K1 is set to "10" for "long open", and "3" is set for the specified number K1 to be "short open".

In the winning setting process of step S1002, an opening command for telling the start of a big win or a small win is also set. However, in the case of a "JUB jackpot", an opening command is set after five "short openings" are completed (such as a special prize state start process in step S1217, which will be described later). As a result, in the case of a "JUB big win", a big win notification performance or the like is performed after five "short openings" are completed, and so far it is not possible to distinguish it from the case of a small win.

Now, in step S1001, when it is determined that it does not correspond to the big hit or the small hit, that is, the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the process moves to step S1003.

In step S1003, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the support number counter is "0". The support number counter is a means to measure the duration of the "high support mode" (how many times the variable display), and as described later, after the jackpot ends, the value corresponding to each jackpot is set as the counter value. be.

Here, if the counter value of the support number counter is "0", this processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the support number counter is set (when the counter value is other than "0"), it is assumed that the high support mode is being set, and in step S1004, the value of the support number counter is decremented by 1. . In step S1004, processing for subtracting 1 from the value of the game state identification counter Kj is also performed. After that, the process moves to step S1005.

In step S1005, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the support number counter is "0". That is, it is determined whether or not the current variation display is the predetermined number of variation displays after the end of the big win (after the high support mode is given). Here, if the value of the support number counter is "0", processing is performed to switch the value of the support mode flag to "A0 (H)" indicating "low support mode" in step S1006, and this processing ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1005 that the counter value of the support number counter is not "0", the processing ends.

Next, the variable winning device control processing of step S206 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The function of the main controller 261 that executes the variable winning device control process in step S206 constitutes the specific opening/closing control means in this embodiment.

First, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not the flag during the big hit or the flag during the small hit is on. If a negative determination is made here, this processing is terminated as it is.

If the determination in step S1202 is affirmative, the count value of the first variable timer is subtracted by 1 in subsequent step S1202.

In subsequent step S1203, it is determined whether or not the first variable flag is ON. If the determination here is affirmative, that is, if the variable winning device 32 is in the open state, the process proceeds to step S1204, and whether or not the count value of the first variable timer is "0", that is, if the opening/closing plate 32b is 1 It is determined whether or not the opening time (specified time "30 seconds" or "0.4 seconds") per opening/closing operation ("long opening" or "short opening") remains.

If a negative determination is made in step S1204, the process proceeds to step S1205 to determine whether or not the value of the winning counter Vx is equal to or greater than the specified number K1, that is, the number of game balls that have won the variable winning device 32 in one special prize state. It is determined whether or not the number of balls has reached the maximum number of prizes to be won (the prescribed number of "10" or "3"). If a negative determination is made in step S1205, that is, if the timing for closing the variable prize winning device 32 (timing for ending the special prize state) has not yet arrived, this processing ends.

On the other hand, if the determination in step S1204 or step S1205 is affirmative, the process advances to step S1206 to set the first variable timer.

Here, the first variable timer indicates whether a predetermined time has passed since the end of the special prize state (for example, whether a predetermined time has passed since the end of the big win or small win, or whether the next time has passed since the end of the predetermined special prize state). In order to determine whether the interval until the start of the special prize state has elapsed, etc.), the opening/closing pattern control table is taken into consideration, and a predetermined value (for example, a value "750" corresponding to "3 seconds", or "250" corresponding to "1 second") is set.

Then, in step S1207, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the number-of-opening counter is "0", that is, whether or not the number of executions of the prize state ("long opening" or "short opening") has reached a specified number of times. judge.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1207, open end setting processing is performed in step S1210, and this processing ends. In the end setting process of step S1210, the first variable flag is turned off and the winning end flag is turned on.

If a negative determination is made in step S1207, that is, if the number of executions of the special prize state (“long open” or “short open”) has not reached the specified number of times, then in step S1211, special prize transfer processing is performed, and this processing is terminated. finish.

In the special prize transfer process of step S1211, the value of the open number counter is decremented by 1, and the first variable flag is turned off. As a result, the opening/closing process is repeated until the number of executions of the special prize state reaches the specified number of times.

Now, if the determination in step S1203 is negative, that is, if it is within a predetermined time after the end of the special prize state (within a predetermined time after the end of winning or during the interval between special prize states), the process proceeds to step S1212. , determines whether the value of the first variable timer is "0".

If the determination in step S1212 is affirmative, that is, if a predetermined time has passed since the end of the special prize state and the timing of moving to the next process (start of the next special prize state or start of the normal game) has arrived. , the process proceeds to step S1215. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1212, this process ends.

In step S1215, it is determined whether or not to end the big hit state or the small hit state by referring to the hit end flag.

When an affirmative determination is made in step S1215, this process is terminated after performing a win end setting process in step S1216.

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1215, this process is terminated after a special prize state start process is performed in step S1217.

In the per end setting process of step S1216, while turning off the flag during the big hit or the flag during the small hit, the switching process of the lottery mode flag, the switching process of the support mode flag, the setting process of the support number counter, the setting process of the game state notification command , setting processing of an ending command that announces the end of a big hit or a small hit, etc. are performed.

In the lottery mode flag switching process, the lottery mode flag switching setting is performed based on the various jackpot flags described above. As a result, when the "high probability mode" is set after the jackpot ends (various "probability variable jackpot flags" or "JUB jackpot flags" are on), "53 (H)" indicating the occurrence of the "high probability mode" is set as the flag value. On the other hand, when the "low probability mode" is set (various "normal jackpot flags" are on), "50 (H)" indicating the occurrence of the "low probability mode" is set as the flag value. The function of switching the lottery mode flag constitutes probability state switching means in this embodiment.

However, when the small hit winning flag is ON, the switching process of the lottery mode flag is not performed, and the flag value related to the original mode is set as it is. For example, if the "high probability mode" is set before the occurrence of the small hit state (flag value "53 (H)" of the lottery mode flag), the "high probability mode (lottery mode)" A flag value "53 (H)") of the flag is set.

In the support mode flag switching process, the support mode flag switching setting is performed based on the various jackpot flags described above. As a result, when "20 times/high support mode", "30 times/high support mode", "40 times/high support mode" or "50 times/high support mode" is given after the end of the jackpot, the flag value "A1 (H)" is set as the flag value, and in the case of "30 times/high support mode S", "A2 (H)" is set as the flag value, and in the case of "until the next time/high support mode" "A3(H)" is set as the flag value. The function of switching the support mode flag constitutes the ball entering state switching means in this embodiment.

In the support number counter setting process, the support number counter switching setting is performed based on the various jackpot flags described above. As a result, if "20 times/high support mode", "30 times/high support mode", "40 times/high support mode" or "50 times/high support mode" is given after the jackpot ends, support As the value of the number counter, "20" corresponds to 20 times of variable display, "30" corresponds to 30 times of variable display, "40" corresponds to 40 times of variable display, or "50" corresponds to 50 times of variable display. set. Further, when "30 times/high support mode S" is provided, "30" corresponding to 30 times of variable display is set as the value of the support number counter. When "until the next time, high support mode" is given, the value of the support number counter is set to a value that cannot be practically reached (for example, "99999" corresponding to 99999 fluctuation displays).

The game state notification command is a command for notifying the sub-control device 262 of the game state set after the end of the jackpot. In setting the command, first, a game state check process is performed. Since the game state check process is the same as the game state check process (see FIG. 16) in step S109, detailed description thereof is omitted here.

The game state notification command includes the game state determination value Xj related to the new game state grasped by the game state check process. As will be described later, the sub-control device 262 that has received this switches the game state (game state determination value Xj) that it has grasped to a new game state (game state determination value Xj). It should be noted that the game state notification command may be omitted, and instead of this, the game state determination value Xj may be included in an ending command or the like for announcing the end of the jackpot state.

It should be noted that the big hit flag, the small hit flag, and various "big hit flags" are turned off after completion of various processes such as the process of switching the lottery mode flag. Also, when the winning setting (step S1002) is performed in the setting process at the end of fluctuation in FIG. 19, the lottery mode flag is reset once (set to "50 (H)") A configuration in which the “high-probability mode” is interrupted may be employed.

In the special prize state start processing of step S1217, the first variable flag is turned on, and the opening time ("7500" or "100") for the next special prize state is set to the first variable by referring to the opening/closing pattern control table. In addition to setting the timer, the stipulated number K1 for the next special prize state is also set. Furthermore, the value of the winning counter Vx is reset to "0".

Various control signals are output to the variable winning device 32 in the external output process of the next normal process based on the on/off state of the first variable flag. When the first variable flag is ON, a control signal for opening the large winning opening 32a is output to the variable winning device 32, and the large winning opening 32a is opened. On the other hand, when the first variable flag is off, a control signal for closing the big winning opening 32a is output to the variable winning device 32, and the big winning opening 32a is closed.

Next, the second display control processing of step S207 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In FIG. 22, in step S2101, the setting state of the second display flag indicating whether or not the normal symbol display device 41 is performing variable display is checked to determine whether or not the normal symbol display device 41 is performing variable display. judge. Specifically, when the second display flag is on, it is considered that the normal symbol display device 41 is in the process of variable display, and when the second display flag is off, the normal symbol display device 41 varies. It is considered that the display is stopped, which corresponds to a state in which the display is stopped.

If the determination in step S2101 is negative, the process advances to step S2102 to determine whether or not the value of the normal hold counter Nc is greater than zero. At this time, if the value of the normal reservation counter Nc is 0, the process is terminated.

If the variable display is not in progress and the value of the normal hold counter Nc>0, the process proceeds to step S2103. In step S2103, 1 is subtracted from the normal hold counter Nc. In step S2104, a process of shifting the data stored in the normal variation reservation area is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth reserve areas of the normal variable reserve area to the execution area side. The data in each area is shifted in the order of reserved first area, reserved third area→reserved second area, reserved fourth area→reserved third area, and so on.

Then, in step S2105, start setting processing is executed. In this process, a process is performed to indicate that the condition for performing variable display in the normal symbol display device 41 has been established. Specifically, the setting process of the second display timer is performed while turning on the second display flag. The second display timer is a means for measuring the fluctuation time (remaining time) of the fluctuation display performed by the normal symbol display device 41, and is taken into consideration when determining whether a predetermined time has passed since the start of the fluctuation display. be done.

In this embodiment, during the "low support mode", since the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display performed by the normal symbol display device 41 is set to 2 seconds, the second display timer is set to "500". . Further, during the "high support mode", since the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display performed by the normal symbol display device 41 is set to 0.4 seconds, the second display timer is set to "100".

Based on the setting in the start setting process, when the control signal for starting the variable display is output to the normal symbol display device 41 in the external output process of the next normal process, the normal symbol display device 41 fluctuates Display starts. As described above, the normal symbol display device 41 is configured to light up and display "o" or "x" as a normal symbol. , the display is switched to "○". After step S2105 ends, the second display control process ends.

Now, when the affirmative determination is made in step S2101, that is, when the variable display is being performed on the normal symbol display device 41, the process proceeds to step S2106, and the second display timer subtraction process is performed. Each time this process is performed, the count value of the second display timer is decremented by one.

Subsequently, proceeding to step S2107, it is determined whether or not the count value of the second display timer is "0", that is, whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed. When the affirmative determination is made in step S2107, the flag during the second display is turned off in step S2108, and the normal symbol stop display setting for performing the stop display on the normal symbol display device 41 is performed in step S2109. Then, based on the setting contents of the normal symbol stop display setting, a control signal to the effect that the normal symbol display device 41 performs the stop display is output in the external output process in the next normal process. That is, if the winning pattern is selected, the "O" symbol (the winning symbol) is stopped and displayed (for example, it lights up only for several seconds), and if the winning pattern is lost, the "X" symbol is stopped and displayed.

In addition, as described above, it is determined whether or not winning is based on the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 stored in the execution area of the normal variation reservation area. Such processing constitutes the third lottery according to the present embodiment, and the function of the main controller 261 that performs such processing constitutes the third lottery means.

Specifically, among the numerical values 0 to 9 of the normal symbol random number counter C4, the winning value is two of "0, 1" in "low support mode", and "0 to 7" in "high support mode". 8 pieces.

Subsequently, the flow advances to step S2110 to perform fluctuation end time setting processing, and terminates this processing. In this process, if the stop display corresponds to winning, a setting process for opening and closing the electric accessory 37 is performed. Specifically, the second variable flag is turned on and the open time is set in the second variable timer.

The second variable flag is state determination information for determining whether or not the electric accessory 37 is in the open state.

The second variable timer is a means for measuring the opening time (remaining time) of the electric accessory 37, and is taken into consideration when determining whether or not a specified time has passed since the start of opening. In this embodiment, the opening time of the electric accessory 37 differs between the "high support mode" and the "low support mode", and in the "high support mode", the second variable timer is set to "1000". In the "low support mode", "100" is set for the second variable timer.

On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in step S2107, in step S2111, switching display setting is performed to continue the variable display of the normal symbol display device 41, and this processing ends. Then, based on the setting contents of the switching display setting, a control signal for performing switching display is output to the normal symbol display device 41 in the external output processing in the next normal processing. Specifically, if the current lighting is "o", the display is switched to "x", and if it is "x", the display is switched to "o". As a result, the variable display of the normal symbol display device 41 is realized at the timing of the second display control process, that is, every 4 ms.

Next, the electric accessory control processing in step S208 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S2201, it is determined whether or not the second variable flag indicating whether or not the electric accessory 37 is in the open state is on. Here, if it is determined that the second variable flag is not ON (the electric accessory 37 is in the closed state), this processing is terminated as it is.

On the other hand, if the determination in step S2201 is affirmative, that is, if the second variable flag is ON, it is assumed that the electric accessory 37 is in the open state, and the second variable timer subtraction process is performed in step S2202. Each time this process is performed, the value of the second variable timer is decremented by one.

Subsequently, the process proceeds to step S2203, and it is determined whether or not the specified open time has elapsed by taking into consideration the value of the second variable timer after the subtraction. Here, an affirmative determination is made in step S2203 when the specified opening time has passed, that is, when the value of the second variable timer becomes "0". If a negative determination is made here, the processing is terminated as it is.

On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S2203, the process moves to step S2204, performs end setting processing in step S2204, and then ends this processing. In the end setting process of step S2204, a process of turning off the second variable flag is performed.

Various control signals are output to the electric accessory 37 in the external output process of the next normal process based on the ON/OFF state of the second variable flag. When the second variable flag is ON, a control signal for opening the movable blade 37a is output to the electric accessory 37, and the electric accessory 37 is in an open state. On the other hand, when the second variable flag is off, a control signal for closing the movable blades 37a is output to the electric accessory 37, and the electric accessory 37 is closed. This makes it impossible for the game ball to enter the lower start winning opening 33B.

Next, the payout control executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 will be described. For convenience of explanation, first the reception interrupt processing will be described with reference to FIG. 24, and then the main processing will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 24 is a flow chart showing reception interrupt processing executed by the payout control device 311. As shown in FIG. The reception interrupt process is a process that is executed by interrupting when the payout control device 311 receives a command transmitted from the main control device 261 . When the payout control device 311 confirms that the command transmitted from the main control device 261 has been received, other processing executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 is put on standby for a while, and reception interrupt processing is executed. When the reception interrupt process is executed, the command transmitted from the main controller 261 is first stored in the command buffer of the RAM 513 in step S3001, and the command transmitted from the main controller 261 is stored in step S3002. Turns on the command reception flag and terminates this reception interrupt processing. As described above, when a command is stored in the command buffer, the storage pointer is referenced and stored in a predetermined storage area, and the storage pointer is used to store the next received command in the next storage area. is updated.

In this embodiment, the reception processing of a command transmitted from the main controller 261 is performed by interrupt processing executed when the command is received. In timer interrupt processing, it is checked whether a command has been received before command determination processing (step S3201) is performed, and if a command has been received, the command is stored in the command buffer of RAM 513. The command reception flag may be turned on, and if the command has not been received, the process may proceed to the command determination process. In such a case, whether or not the command has been received is checked by checking the port corresponding to the command input of the input/output port at predetermined intervals.

Next, the main processing of the payout control device 311 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flow chart showing the main processing of the payout control device 311, and this main processing is activated upon resetting when the power is turned on.

First, in step S3101, initial setting processing is executed upon power-on. Specifically, a predetermined value is set in the stack pointer, and an interrupt mode is set. Then, RAM access is permitted in step S3103, and an external interrupt vector is set in step S3104.

After that, in step S3106, it is determined whether information on the occurrence of power failure is set in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513 or not. If power failure occurrence information is set in the backup area 513a, the RAM determination value is calculated in step S3107. No, that is, the validity of the backup is determined. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value in the work area address of RAM 513 . It is also possible to determine the effectiveness of the backup by checking whether the keywords written in a predetermined area of the RAM 513 are correctly saved.

If power failure occurrence information is not set in step S3106, or if backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value, etc.) in step S3108, the process proceeds to initialization processing of the RAM 513 after step S3115. Transition.

At step S3115, the entire area of the RAM 513 is cleared to 0, and at step S3116 the initial value of the RAM 513 is set. Thereafter, in step S3117, the CPU peripheral device is initialized, and in step S3114 the interrupt is permitted.

On the other hand, on the condition that power failure occurrence information is set in step S3106, and that the RAM determination value (checksum value, etc.) is normal in step S3108, processing at the time of power recovery process). That is, in step S3109, the stack pointer before the power cutoff is restored, in step S3110, the power cutout occurrence information is cleared, and in step S3111, the payout permission flag for permitting the payout of prize balls is cleared. In step S3112, the CPU peripheral device is initialized, and in step S3113, the used register is restored from the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. FIG. Further, in step S3114, interrupts are permitted.

After the interruption is permitted in step S3114, in the process of step S3122, it is determined whether or not the power failure occurrence information is set in the backup area 513a. Here, if the information on the occurrence of power failure is set, it means that the power has been shut off, so the processing from step S3123 onwards is performed as power failure processing at the time of power failure. In the power failure process, first, in step S3123, the occurrence of each interrupt process is prohibited, and in the next step S3124, command determination processing, which will be described later, is executed. After that, in step S3125, the contents of each register used by the CPU 511 are saved in the stack area, in step S3126 the value of the stack pointer is stored in the backup area 513a, and in step S3127 the RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the backup area 513a. , the RAM access is prohibited in step S3128, and the infinite loop continues until the power supply is completely cut off and processing cannot be executed. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value in the stack area and work area backed up in the RAM 513 .

In the processing of step S3122, the power failure occurrence information is confirmed after the processing that is performed when the power is turned on is completed. less and can be easily memorized. In addition, when returning to the state before the power shutdown, since the amount of data stored in the backup area 513a is small, the return can be easily performed, and the processing load of the payout control device 311 can be reduced. .

Next, timer interrupt processing of the payout control device 311 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This timer interrupt process is started periodically (with a cycle of 2 msec in this embodiment).

In the timer interrupt processing, first, a command is acquired from the main control device 261, and determination processing of the command is performed (step S3201). This command determination processing will be described below with reference to FIG.

FIG. 27 is a flow chart showing command determination processing performed by the payout control device 311 . In the command determination process (steps S3124, S3201), first, it is determined whether or not the command reception flag is turned on in step S3301. The command reception flag is turned on when a command transmitted from main controller 261 is received in the above-described reception interrupt processing (see FIG. 24).

If it is determined in step S3301 that the command reception flag is off, no new command has been received from the main controller 261, so this process ends. On the other hand, if the command reception flag is determined to be ON in step S3301, the received command is read from the RAM 513 in step S3302, and the command reception flag is turned OFF in step S3303. By turning off the command reception flag in step S3303, the processing of steps S3302 to S3311 can be skipped until a new command is received, so the control of the payout control device 311 can be reduced.

The type of command read from the RAM 513 is determined in the processing of steps S3304 to S3306. In step S3304 it is determined whether the command transmitted from the main controller 261 is a payout initialization command, in step S3305 it is determined whether it is a payout return command, in step S3306 whether it is a prize ball command No is determined.

If the command transmitted from the main controller 261 is a payout initialization command, it is determined whether or not the payout permission flag is already turned on in step S3307. Since the controller 261 has instructed the initialization of the RAM 513, the work area (area) of the RAM 513 other than the stack area is cleared to 0 in step S3308, and the initial value of the RAM 513 is set in step S3309. After that, in step S3311, the payout permission flag is turned on, and the payout permission of prize balls is set.

As described above, the main controller 261 performs the initialization process of the RAM 503 after transmitting the payout initialization command, and the payout control device 311 initializes the RAM 513 after receiving the payout initialization command. is performed, the timing at which the RAM 503 is initialized and the timing at which the RAM 513 is initialized are substantially the same. Therefore, even if the payout control device 311 receives a command transmitted from the main control device 261, the RAM 513 is initialized due to the timing of initialization being shifted, and control corresponding to the received command cannot be performed. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of harmful effects. Also, since the payout permission flag is turned on after the RAM 513 is initialized, the payout permission of prize balls can be reliably set.

On the other hand, if the payout permission flag is already turned on in step S3307, this command determination process is terminated without clearing the work area of the RAM 513 and initializing the RAM 513. FIG. That is, the process of step S3307 prohibits the RAM 513 from being initialized while the payout permission flag is set. Since the payout initialization command is a command that is transmitted only when the RAM erase switch 323 is turned on when the power is turned on, it will not be received with the payout permission flag turned on. It is conceivable that the payout control device 311 has recognized it as a payout initialization command due to the influence of noise or the like. Therefore, if the work area of the RAM 513 is cleared (step S3308) and the initial value of the RAM 513 is set (step S3309) while the payout permission flag is turned on, it will not be paid out if there are prize balls remaining. A bad effect occurs and a loss is given to the player, but since the RAM 513 is prevented from being initialized while the payout permission flag is turned on, the loss to the player can be prevented.

Also, if the command transmitted from the main control device 261 is a payout return command (step S3304: NO, step S3305: YES), the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 return to the state before the power shutdown, In order to permit the payout of prize balls, the payout permission flag is turned on in step S3311. That is, when there is power-off occurrence information and the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 return to the state before the power-off, payout of prize balls is permitted. When the payout permission flag is turned on in the process of step S3311, the process based on the command stored in the predetermined storage area of the command buffer is completed, so the read pointer is set to the read pointer corresponding to the next storage area. Updated.

Furthermore, if the command transmitted from the main controller 261 is a prize ball command (step S3305: NO, step S3306: YES), in step S3310, the received number of prize balls is added to the total number of prize balls and stored. , the payout permission flag is turned on in step S3311 to allow the payout of prize balls. At this time, the payout control device 311 sequentially reads the prize ball commands stored in the command buffer (ring buffer), and adds the number of prize balls corresponding to the commands to the total number of prize balls stored in a predetermined buffer area. and memorize it. Since the payout of prize balls corresponding to the number of prize balls is performed based on the prize ball command transmitted from the main controller 261, the prize ball command is a payout instruction command for instructing the payout of prize balls. . In addition, when the prize ball command is received, the payout permission is set immediately, so the prize balls can be paid out early for the win. When the payout permission flag is turned on in the process of step S3311, the process based on the command stored in the predetermined storage area of the command buffer is completed, so the read pointer is set to the read pointer corresponding to the next storage area. Updated.

It should be noted that the command transmitted from the main controller 261 is neither a payout initialization command (step S3304: NO), nor a payout return command (step S3305: NO), nor a prize ball command (step S3306: NO), The command determination process is ended without turning on the payout permission flag.

Here, returning to the flowchart of FIG. 26, description will be made. When the command determination process ends, it is determined in step S3202 whether or not the payout permission flag has been turned on in the command determination process. Here, if the payout permission flag is not turned on, this processing is terminated as it is. In other words, it is possible to prevent the prize balls from being paid out before the command is transmitted from the main controller 261 .

On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S3202, the firing control device 312 is set to permit firing in step S3203, and the state return switch 321 is checked in step S3204. Execute the return operation. By this process, when the state recovery switch 321 is pressed when a dispensing error such as a ball clogging occurs in the dispensing motor, the dispensing motor is rotated forward and reverse, and the ball clogging is resolved (returned to a normal state). .

After that, in step S3205, the setting of the lower tray full state or the lower tray full state canceled state is executed according to the change in the state of the lower tray 15. FIG. That is, the full state of the lower tray 15 is determined by the detection signal of the lower tray full switch. , execute the setting of the lower tray full state release state. Further, in step S3206, setting of the no-ball-in-tank state (out-of-ball state) or no-ball-in-tank canceled state (with-ball state) is executed according to the change in the state of the ball in the tank. That is, the no-ball-in-tank state is determined by the detection signal of the no-tank-ball switch, the no-ball-in-tank state is set, the no-ball-in-tank state is set, and the no-ball-in-tank state is canceled. Run the settings.

After that, in step S3207, it is determined whether or not there is a state to be notified, such as an error state, and if there is a state to be notified, it is notified.

Subsequently, a prize ball and rental ball payout control process is executed. Specifically, payout number setting processing is performed in step S3208, motor control state acquisition processing is performed in step S3209, and motor drive processing is performed in step S3210.

In step S3211, the state return switch 321 is checked, and on the condition that the ball removal is not possible and the ball removal operation is not started, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the ball removal process. In subsequent step S3212, control of vibrator 360 (vibration motor control) is executed on the condition that the ball is clogged. After that, it returns to the beginning of this timer interrupt processing.

Next, normal processing of the sub-controller 262 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S3901, the port corresponding to the command input of the input/output port 554 is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the command transmitted from the main controller 261 has been received.

If a command has been received, the command is stored in the command buffer of RAM 553 in step S3902. A command buffer of the RAM 553 is composed of a ring buffer that temporarily stores commands sent from the main controller 261 .

The ring buffer has a predetermined storage area, and commands are stored with regularity from the beginning to the end of the storage area. It is configured to update the Return to Beginning command. Therefore, when a command is stored and read, the store pointer and read pointer in the command buffer are updated, and the command is stored and read based on each pointer.

In subsequent step S3903, command determination processing is performed. Here, command determination processing will be described with reference to FIG.

First, in step S4101, the received command is read from the command buffer of RAM553. It is determined in step S4102 whether or not the command is an initialization command, in step S4103 it is determined whether or not it is a return command, in step S4104 it is determined whether or not it is a hold control command, and step S4110. In step S4111, it is determined whether or not it is a game state notification command, and in step S4112 it is determined whether or not it is a pattern command.

If the command sent from the main controller 261 is an initialization command, it means that the main controller 261 instructs the RAM 553 to be initialized when the power is turned on. Set the initial value of the RAM 553 . As a result, the game state information storage area of the RAM 553 stores the value “0” of the game state determination value Xj corresponding to the initial setting “normal state”. After that, this process is terminated.

Also, if the command sent from the main controller 261 is a return command (step S4102: NO, step S4103: YES), the main controller 261 returns to the state before the power shutdown. In step S4107, the control device 262 reads the game state determination value Xj (one of “0” to “7”) included in the return command, and stores it in the game state information storage area of the RAM553. After that, this process is terminated.

Furthermore, if the command transmitted from the main control device 261 is a hold control command (step S4103: NO, step S4104: YES), in step S4108, various information included in the hold control command (jackpot determination information, jackpot type information, information indicating whether the variable display is triggered by the winning of the start winning port 33A or 33B, etc.) is stored in the sub-variation reservation area, and this processing ends.

The sub-variation reservation area is provided corresponding to the special variation reservation area of main controller 261 . That is, the sub-variation reservation area includes a first sub-variation reservation area corresponding to the upper start winning opening 33A, a second sub-variation reservation area corresponding to the lower start winning opening 33B, and one sub execution area. Each of the two sub-variable reservation areas has four reservation areas (reservation first to reservation fourth areas).

In each holding area, according to the reception history (receiving order) of the holding control command and the winning history of the game ball included in the holding control command (whether it is based on the winning of the start winning opening 33A or 33B, etc.) Information (jackpot determination information, jackpot type information, etc.) related to the variable display performed by the decorative pattern display device 42 is stored in chronological order. Thereby, the sub-control device 262 can grasp the number of suspensions of the variable display and the contents thereof.

If the command transmitted from the main controller 261 is a game state notification command (step S4104: NO, step S4110: YES), in step S4107, the game state determination value Xj included in the game state notification command ( Any one of "0" to "7") is read out and stored in the game state information storage area of the RAM553. After that, this process is terminated.

If the command transmitted from the main control device 261 is a variation pattern command (step S4110: NO, step S4111: YES), it is the timing to start the variation display in the decorative pattern display device 42, so start at step S4113 Setting processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4114.

In the start setting process of step S4113, various settings related to the variable display performed by the decorative pattern display device 42 are performed.

In this start setting process, first, as in the case of the special variation reservation area of the main controller 261, the data stored in the sub-variation reservation area is sequentially shifted to the sub-execution area side. Subsequently, the variation time corresponding to the received variation pattern command is set in the variation display timer. The variable display timer is means for measuring the variable time (remaining time of variable display) in the decorative pattern display device 42, and is taken into account when determining whether a predetermined time has passed since the start of variable display.

In addition, in the start setting process, a variable display flag is turned on, which is taken into consideration when determining whether or not the decorative symbol display device 42 is performing variable display.

In this embodiment, based on the variation pattern information stored in the variation pattern command, the effect pattern related to the variation display of the decorative pattern is selected, and based on the hit type information (including "loss"), stop display after the variation time has elapsed Determine the stop symbol (combination of stop symbols) to be played. Information about the effect pattern and the stop symbol determined here is added to the sub-execution area of the sub-variation reservation area. It should be noted that the correspondence between the variable time information and the performance pattern and the correspondence between the jackpot type information and the stop symbols are stored in the ROM 552 of the sub-controller 262 as a table.

In addition, in the sub-controller 262, similarly to the main controller 261, the variation pattern corresponding to the "probability variable jackpot", the variation pattern corresponding to the "normal jackpot", the variation pattern corresponding to the "JUB jackpot" and the "small hit" , with respect to the variation pattern corresponding to the “outside reach”, the variation pattern corresponding to the “reach other than the outside”, and the variation pattern corresponding to the “complete loss”, the value of the game state determination value Xj is “0” to “ 7”, a plurality of corresponding table groups are stored with serial numbers from a predetermined reference address.

That is, when determining the display mode of the decorative symbol display device 42, the sub-control device 262 selects a predetermined game state (game state determination A table corresponding to the value "0" to "7") of the value Xj is selected. At this time, by adding the value of the gaming state determination value Xj to the reference address, specifying the address where the table to be selected is stored is the same as when selecting the variation pattern table.

If the command transmitted from the main controller 261 is a design command (step S4111: NO, step S4112: YES), design setting processing is performed in step S4116, and this processing ends.

In the design setting process of step S4116, based on the hit type information stored in the reservation area of the sub-variation reservation area, the design stored in the counter buffer (see FIG. 29) of the RAM 553, which will be described later, is displayed on the decorative design display device 42. It is set in the above sub-execution area as a stop symbol to be stopped and displayed.

More specifically, when "B1" is set in the symbol command, any one of the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th symbols is determined as the stop symbol. On the other hand, when "B2" is set in the symbol command, any combination of symbols of 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 is determined as the stop symbol. Further, when "B3" is set in the symbol command, the combination of symbols stored in the front-rear out-of-reach ready-to-win symbol buffer is determined as the stop symbol. When "B4" is set in the symbol command, a combination of symbols stored in the ready-to-win symbol buffer other than front and rear out is determined as a stop symbol. When "B5" is set in the symbol command, the combination of symbols stored in the complete missing symbol buffer is determined as the stop symbol. When "B6" is set in the symbol command, the combination of symbols "3", "4" and "1" corresponding to the upper, middle and lower symbol display areas of the decorative symbol display device 42 is stopped. Determined as

Now, in step S4114, it is determined whether or not the value of the game state determination value Xj included in the variation pattern command and the value of the game state determination value Xj stored in the game state information storage area of the RAM 553 match. Here, if the two values match, the process is terminated as it is.

On the other hand, if both values are different, the state error flag is turned on at step S4115, and at step S4117, the game state determination value Xj included in the newly received variation pattern command is regarded as an appropriate value. , the game state determination value Xj is stored in the game state information storage area. After that, this process is terminated. By turning on the state error flag, if the two values are different, the error display lamp 104 or the like informs the difference. Of course, the error notification means is not limited to the error display lamp 104, and the error notification may be performed by the decorative pattern display device 42, the speaker SP, or the like.

In recent years, game machines have a backup function in the main control unit, etc., so even if the power supply is cut off due to a power failure, etc., various data such as the game mode (game state) at that time can be stored. Since it can be held, even if the power is cut off during the high probability mode, the player can resume the game in the high probability mode when the power is restored.

However, if the backup function is used, it becomes possible to set the game machine to the high-probability mode from the start of business in the game hall, which is commonly called "morning". Such acts are performed in order to increase the power of attracting customers at the opening of the game hall, but there is a risk that the gambling spirit of the players will be seen as a prank. Various methods are conceivable as the setting method of the above action, but one example is a method of not resetting the gaming machine whose game mode was the high-probability mode at the end of business on the previous day. Further, as in the present embodiment, when the pachinko machine is powered on or the like, in the configuration in which the main control device transmits the information regarding the game mode (game state determination value Xj) to the sub control device by a return command or the like, If the cable connector that connects the main control device and the sub control device is removed when the power is turned on, the sub control device cannot grasp the actual game mode set by the main control device, and the default game mode That is, the control related to the "normal mode" is performed.

In a general game machine, when performing effects on display effects means such as a liquid crystal display device, the display mode (for example, background color) is made different between the normal mode and the high probability mode so that the player, etc. This makes it easy to grasp the current game mode.

Also, in general, the sub-controller that controls the liquid crystal display device and the like does not have a backup function, so when the power is turned off, the default game mode ("normal mode") will be controlled.

Therefore, by using this, it is possible to change the display mode of the liquid crystal display device to that of the normal mode even though the actual game mode set by the main controller is the high probability mode. In that case, the current game mode cannot be easily determined just by looking at the liquid crystal display device, etc., and it becomes substantially difficult to confirm this action by a predetermined investigation or the like.

In particular, in a game machine in which a high-probability mode that is difficult to distinguish from a "normal mode" is set, such as the "latency probability variable state" of the present embodiment, the high-probability mode is set to the above-mentioned action. If it is set from time to time, the actual game mode cannot be determined from the display mode of the liquid crystal display device.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as described above, the value of the game state determination value Xj included in the variation pattern command and the value of the game state determination value Xj stored in the game state information storage area of the RAM 553 are different. If so, an error notification is given to that effect, and the value of the game state determination value Xj included in the newly received variation pattern command is stored in the game state information storage area. That is, the sub-control device 262 can grasp the appropriate game mode at that time. As a result, even if the action such as "Morning" is performed and the actual game mode set by the main controller 261 is the high probability mode, the presentation mode in the sub-controller 262 is the mode in the normal mode. Even if it is, when the variation pattern command is received, it is notified that the game mode is different, and the performance mode corresponding to the game state determination value Xj included in the variation pattern command is provided. As a result, actions such as the above-mentioned "morning" by the game hall can be suppressed.

Returning to the description of FIG. 28, after step S3903 or when a negative determination is made in step S3901, the process proceeds to step S3904, and whether or not the execution timing of the next normal process has been reached, that is, the start of the previous normal process is performed. It is determined whether or not a predetermined period of time (1 msec in this example) has passed since. If the predetermined time has already passed, the process moves to step S3905. On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet passed since the start of the previous normal process, the process moves to step S3912.

In step S3905, update processing of various counters is executed. The CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 uses various counter information when displaying decorative symbols. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29, a decorative symbol counter C5 at the time of a big hit, and upper, middle, and lower symbols used to set the respective outlier symbols of the upper symbol display area, the middle symbol display area, and the lower symbol display area. Each outlier symbol counter CL, CM, and CR are used. The out-of-symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are configured such that register values are added using an R register (refresh register) in the CPU 551, and as a result, numerical values change randomly. The values of these counters are appropriately stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 553 .

The jackpot decoration pattern counter C5 is for determining a pattern (jackpot pattern) to be stop-displayed on the decoration pattern display device 42 in the case of a jackpot (“probability variable jackpot” or “normal jackpot”). In this embodiment, 5 odd-numbered symbols and 5 even-numbered symbols are set as the jackpot symbols. Therefore, five counter values (0 to 4) are prepared as the jackpot decoration symbol counter C5. That is, the jackpot decoration pattern counter C5 is incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 4, and returns to 0 after reaching the upper limit value (that is, 4). Then, when the symbol command transmitted from the main controller 261 is "B1" indicating a combination of odd-numbered jackpot symbols, based on a table (not shown) (a table that associates counter values with decorative symbols), for example, the counter value If is 0, it is ``1'', if it is 1, it is ``3'', if it is 2, it is ``5'', if it is 3, it is ``7''. ), and if it is 4, it is "9" (double eyes), and so on.

Further, when the symbol command is "B2" indicating a combination of even-numbered jackpot symbols, based on a table (not shown) (a table that associates counter values with decorative symbols), for example, if the counter value is 0, "0" is displayed. (Vertical), if 1, "2" (Vertical), if 2, "4" (Vertical), if 3, "6" (Vertical), if 4, " A combination of even-numbered jackpot symbols is determined in such a manner as "8" (double order of).

The jackpot decoration symbol counter C5 is periodically updated in the counter update process of step S3905, and is read from the counter buffer of the RAM 553 at the timing when the sub-controller 262 receives the symbol command as described above. In this embodiment, the jackpot decorative pattern counter C5 is stored in the jackpot decorative pattern counter buffer of the RAM 553. However, the counter value is referred to at the timing of receiving the pattern command instead of storing in the buffer. can be

The upper, middle, and lower losing pattern counters CL, CM, and CR determine each stop pattern (combination of losing patterns) in the upper, middle, and lower pattern display areas when the jackpot lottery results in "losing". Since one of ten decorative patterns is displayed in each row, ten counter values (0 to 9) are prepared for each row. A stopped pattern in the upper symbol display area is determined by the upper/missing symbol counter CL, a stopped symbol in the middle symbol display area is determined by the middle/missing symbol counter CM, and a stopped symbol in the lower symbol display area is determined by the lower/missing symbol counter CR. is determined.

In this embodiment, the values of the counters CL, CM, and CR are randomly updated by using the numerical value of the R register built into the CPU 551 . That is, when each outlier symbol counter CL, CM, CR is updated, the value of the lower 3 bits of the R register is added to the previous value, and when the addition result exceeds the upper limit value, 10 is subtracted to determine the current value. be. The outlier symbol counters CL, CM, CR are updated so that the update times do not overlap, and the combinations of the outlier symbol counters CL, CM, CR are the front and back off reach symbol buffers of the RAM 553, the front and back non-outlier reach symbol buffers, and the It is stored in any of the complete missing design buffers.

Here, update processing of each outlier symbol counter CL, CM, CR will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 30, in step S4001, it is determined whether or not it is time to update the top/outside symbol counter CL, and in step S4002, it is determined whether or not it is time to update the inside/outside symbol counter CM. It should be noted that the upper, middle, and lower outlier symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are configured to be updated one by one in one update process. Therefore, when the bottom/outside symbol counter CR has been updated in the previous update process, the determination in step S4001 is affirmative. Further, when the top/outside symbol counter CL has been updated in the previous update processing, the determination in step S4002 is affirmative. Then, if it is time to update the top/missing symbol counter CL (YES in step S4001), the process proceeds to step S4003 to update the top/missing symbol counter CL. If it is time to update the inside/outside symbol counter CM (YES in step S4002), the process advances to step S4004 to update the inside/outside symbol counter CM. Further, if it is time to update the bottom/missing symbol counter CR (NO in both steps S4001 and S4002), the process proceeds to step S4005 to update the bottom/missing symbol counter CR. In updating the outlier symbol counters CL, CM, and CR in steps S4003 to S4005, the value of the lower 3 bits of the R register is added to the previous counter value, and 10 is subtracted when the addition result exceeds the upper limit. , the calculation result is used as the current value of the outlier symbol counters CL, CM, CR.

According to the updating process of CL, CM, and CR, the upper, middle, and lower outlier symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are updated one by one in one update process, and the updating timing of each counter value overlaps. never. As a result, one set of the lost symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is updated each time the updating process is executed three times.

Thereafter, in step S4006, the combination of the updated outlier symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is the combination of the ready-to-win symbols (the symbol in the upper symbol display area and the symbol in the lower symbol display area are the same, and the upper and lower symbol display areas pattern and the pattern in the middle pattern display area are different). Determine whether or not there is If the outlier pattern counters CL, CM, and CR are a combination of front and rear outlier reach (front and backer outlier patterns) (S4007 is YES), the process proceeds to step S4008, and the combination of the outlier pattern counters CL, CM, and CR at that time is stored in the RAM 553. Stored in the front and back reach pattern buffer. If the losing pattern counters CL, CM, CR are a combination of reach (symbols other than front and back losing) (S4007 is NO), the process proceeds to step S4009, and the losing pattern counters CL, CM, CR at that time The combination is stored in the reach pattern buffer of the RAM 553 except for the front and back deviation.

If the combination is other than the ready-to-win pattern (NO in S4006), the flow advances to step S4010 to determine whether or not the combination of the losing pattern counters CL, CM, and CR is a combination of losing patterns. If it is a combination of symbols (completely missing symbols) (S4010 is YES), the process proceeds to step S4011, and the combination of the missing symbols counters CL, CM, CR at that time is stored in the completely missing design buffer of RAM553. If both steps S4006 and S4010 are NO, the top, middle, and bottom symbols are aligned, that is, it corresponds to a combination of jackpot symbols. This processing ends without storing.

In the present embodiment, the chance symbols to be stop-displayed in the case of a "JUB jackpot" have a combination of decorative symbols of one pattern ("3", "4", "1"). There is no need to use counter information for display.

Returning to the description of FIG. 28, in step S3907, display setting processing for performing various displays on the decorative design display device 42 is performed. In the display setting process, mainly a variable display setting process for performing variable display of decorative symbols on the decorative symbol display device 42, a pending display setting process for performing a pending display, and the like are performed.

First, the variable display setting process will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 32, in step S4301, it is determined whether or not the decorative symbol display device 42 is performing variable display by looking at the setting status of the variable display flag. Specifically, when the variable display flag is set (when it is ON), it is considered that the variable display is being performed, and when the variable display flag is canceled (when it is OFF), the variable display is performed. It is considered to be in a stop display corresponding to a stopped state. In addition, the variable display flag is turned on when starting the variable display of the decorative design display device 42 as described above (start setting process of step S4113), and when the variable display of the decorative design display device 42 is stopped and displayed (See step S4305).

If the determination here is affirmative, that is, if it is at the start of fluctuation or during fluctuation, the process proceeds to step S4302, and if the determination is negative, this processing ends.

In step S4302, a change display timer subtraction process is performed. Each time this process is performed, the value of the display timer is decremented by 4 msec. For example, if the variable time is 10 seconds (10000 msec), "2500" is set for the variable display timer, and 1 is subtracted every 4 msec.

Subsequently, the flow advances to step S4303 to determine whether or not a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed by taking into consideration the value of the fluctuation display timer after the subtraction. At this time, an affirmative determination is made in step S4303 when the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, that is, when the value of the fluctuation display timer has become "0".

When a negative determination is made in step S4303, in step S4304, variation execution processing for performing variation display of the decorative design display device 42 is performed, and this processing ends.

In this variation execution process, for example, based on various information stored in the execution area of the sub-variation reservation area of the RAM 553, various calculation processes such as generating a display command to be output to the display control device 45 and output setting of the command are performed. .

As a result, the display control device 45 performs the drawing process according to the command from the sub-control device 262 and starts the variable display of the design on the decorative design display device 42 . Then, once the variation pattern command is received from the main controller 261, until the variation time of the variation display corresponding to the variation pattern command elapses (the value of the variation display timer set in the start setting process of step S4113 is Until it becomes "0"), the variable display of the pattern is continued under the cooperation of the sub-control device 262 and the display control device 45 .

On the other hand, if the determination in step S4303 is affirmative, that is, if it is determined that the value of the variable display timer is "0", in step S4305 stop display setting for performing stop display in the decorative design display device 42 and terminate this process. In the stop display setting, the variable display flag is canceled (turned off), and a stop command for instructing the display control device 45 to stop the variable display in the decorative pattern display device 42 is set.

In addition, in the variation execution process of step S4304, the effect mode switching setting process for performing the display mode in the decorative symbol display device 42 in the mode (performance mode) corresponding to the type of the game state is also performed.

Production mode in the present embodiment, depending on the game state (value of the game state determination value Xj), "normal mode" in which the "high support mode" is not provided, "high support mode" is provided. ``Chance mode'' and ``Until the next time/high support mode'', whose duration is unknown, and ``Gold mode'' that explicitly informs the player set to switch between

More specifically, when the game state determination value Xj stored in the game state information storage area of the RAM 553 is "0", that is, when the "low probability mode" and the "low support mode" are provided, The production mode in the decorative pattern display device 42 is set to "normal mode" (see FIG. 40).

In addition, when the value of the gaming state determination value Xj is "3", that is, after the "high support mode" for a predetermined period ends, the state in which the "high probability mode" and the "low support mode" are given is a so-called Since it will be in the "latent state", even in such a case, the effect mode in the decorative pattern display device 42 is set to the "normal mode" in order to make the state look the same as in the case of the "normal state". .

When the game state determination value Xj stored in the game state information storage area of the RAM 553 is "1", "2", "4", "5" or "7", that is, "20 times/high support mode" , “30 times, high support mode”, “40 times, high support mode”, “50 times, high support mode”, “30 times, high support mode S”, “until the next time, high support mode” non-notification production Alternatively, during the period of the "continuous support effect" to be described later, the effect mode of the decorative symbol display device 42 is set to the "chance mode" (see FIG. 42).

When the value of the game state determination value Xj stored in the game state information storage area of the RAM 553 is "6", that is, in the state where "until the next time, high support mode" is given (excluding the non-notification effect period) , the effect mode in the decorative pattern display device 42 is set to "gold mode" (see FIG. 43).

Next, the pending display setting process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. First, in step S4501, among the sub-fluctuation reservation areas, information (small hit information).

If a negative determination is made here, that is, if the small hit information is not included, normal pending display update processing is performed in step S4502. As shown in FIG. 40, in the normal hold display, in the first hold display area W3a and the second hold display area W3b, hold images TA1- TA4, TB1 to TB4 are displayed. Normally, as each of the holding images TA1 to TA4 and TB1 to TB4, a "holding lamp image" imitating a circular holding lamp is displayed.

Then, in the normal pending display update process of step S4502, display update to increase or decrease the number of pending images TA1 to TA4, TB1 to TB4 displayed in the lighting mode or the off mode according to the increase or decrease in the number of pending in the sub-variation pending area processing will be performed.

On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative in step S4501, that is, if the small hit information is included in any of the first to fourth holding areas of the second sub-variation holding area, in step S4502, pending display change processing and then terminate this process.

By performing the pending display change processing in step S4502, among the four pending images TB1 to TB4 displayed in the second pending display area W3b, the pending images TB1 to TB4 corresponding to the pending area containing the small winning information One of them replaces the "holding lamp image" in the normal holding display with the "star image". For example, in the example shown in FIG. 45, the third reserved image TB3 is changed to a "star-shaped image".

Returning to the description of FIG. 28, in the lamp setting process of step S3908, the lighting pattern of the lamps/electrical decorations is set in order to synchronize with the display effect performed by the decorative pattern display device 42. FIG.

In the sound setting process of step S3909, the output pattern of the speaker SP is set in order to synchronize with the display effect performed by the decorative design display device 42. Also, when a command related to sound such as notification of error occurrence is transmitted from the main controller 261, settings for performing these controls are also performed in step S3909.

In step S3910, other processing such as control setting of customer waiting effect (for example, demo screen display set to be displayed after a predetermined time has passed while the variable display of the decorative pattern display device 42 is not performed) is performed. conduct.

In step 3911, an external output process is executed to transmit control signals based on the settings in steps S3905 to S3910 to each device. For example, a display command is transmitted to the display control device 45 when the decorative design display device 42 displays the decorative design in a variable manner.

After the processing of steps S3905 to S3911 performed every 1 msec is executed, or if the determination in step S3904 is negative, the process proceeds to step S3912 to determine whether the RAM 553 stores information on occurrence of power failure. determine whether Note that the power-off occurrence information is stored when a power-off command is received from the main controller 261 .

If the power-off occurrence information is not stored, the process advances to step S3913 to determine whether the RAM 553 has been destroyed. If the RAM 553 is not destroyed here, the process returns to step S3901 and the normal process is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if the RAM 553 has been destroyed, the process is looped infinitely to stop execution of subsequent processes.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3912 that information on occurrence of power failure is stored, power failure processing is executed in step S3914. In the power-off processing, generation of interrupt processing is prohibited, and each output port is turned off. In addition, the memory of information on occurrence of power failure is also erased. After executing the power-off process, the process loops infinitely.

Next, the display mode and the like on the display section 42a of the decorative pattern display device 42 will be described together with the flow of the game played by the player.

In the display part 42a of the decorative pattern display device 42, in the normal state (when the game state determination value Xj is "0"), a variable display area W1 consisting of upper, middle and lower three pattern display areas is set. (See FIG. 40). In addition, an instruction display area W2 for instructing (recommending) the shooting mode of the game ball to the player is set below the variable display area W1, and the pending number of the variable display is displayed further below it. A reserved display area W3 is set.

The reservation display area W3 is set corresponding to the sub-variation reservation area. That is, the reservation display area W3 is divided into a first reservation display area W3a and a second reservation display area W3b corresponding to the first sub-variation reservation area and the second sub-variation reservation area. The reserved images TA1 to TA4 and TB1 to TB4 corresponding to the four reserved areas (first to fourth reserved areas) are displayed in the reserved display areas W3a and W3b (see FIG. 40).

Suspended images TA1 to TA4, TB1 to TB4 are normally displayed in a non-suspended state (see shaded area), and when variable display is suspended in a predetermined reserved area, the relevant Reservation images TA1 to TA4 and TB1 to TB4 corresponding to the reservation area are switched and displayed in the lighting mode (see the white portion).

In the example shown in FIG. 40, the first reserved image TA1 and the second reserved image TA2 of the first reserved display area W3a are displayed in a lighting mode, and the remaining reserved images TA3, TA4, TB1 to TB4 are displayed in a lighting mode. state is indicated. That is, the variable display is reserved in the first reserved area and the second reserved area of the first sub-variation reserved area, and the number of reservations of the current variable display is "2" related to the upper start winning opening 33A. It is shown.

In the normal state, the instruction display area W2 displays "←" to encourage the player to shoot a game ball toward the left side area of the variable display unit 35 (this action is hereinafter referred to as "left hitting"). left-handed” is displayed. In accordance with this, the player plays the game by "playing left". The left area of the variable display device unit 35 constitutes the first area in this embodiment.

When left-handed, most of the game balls are guided toward the upper start winning opening 33A located below the variable display device unit 35 by the nail or the like. Among them, how many game balls will enter the upper start winning opening 33A.

In the present embodiment, the through gate 34, which triggers the opening of the lower start winning opening 33B (electric accessory 37), flows down the right side area of the variable display unit 35, that is, the left side area of the variable display unit 35. Since the game ball is placed at a position where it cannot be reached, when the player continues to "hit left", the electric accessory 37 is not released and the game ball enters the lower start prize opening 33B. never. The right side area of the variable display device unit 35 constitutes the second area in this embodiment.

In other words, in the normal state, the game is set so that the game can be played with a greater advantage if the game is played with a "left shot".

When the game ball enters the upper start winning opening 33A, in the variable display area W1 of the decorative symbol display device 42, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are variably displayed in each symbol display area. In this embodiment, decorative patterns Z with numbers "1" to "9" are displayed. Various decorative patterns Z are scrolled and variably displayed from right to left with periodicity in ascending or descending numerical order, thereby forming a series of pattern rows.

In this case, in the upper design display area, various decorative designs Z are displayed in descending order (in decreasing order of attached numbers), and in the middle design display area and lower design display area, various decorative designs Z are similarly displayed in ascending order (applied displayed in ascending order). Then, when a predetermined time has passed, the variable display stops in the order of the upper design display area→the lower design display area→the middle design display area, and the decorative design Z is stopped and displayed in each design display area.

When a big winning lottery is won based on the winning of the game ball into the upper start winning opening 33A, the decoration pattern Z of the big winning combination is stop-displayed on the predetermined big winning line through the ready-to-win state. In the normal state of the present embodiment, the jackpot line is composed of left, middle and right vertical lines and two diagonal lines (referred to as 5 lines). Therefore, in the upper, middle, and lower pattern display areas, when three decorative patterns Z of a combination of big wins are stopped and displayed side by side on any one of the five lines, the occurrence of a big win state is determined.

When a big win state occurs, the opening/closing plate 32b of the variable prize winning device 32 is opened to allow the game ball to enter the big prize winning port 32a, and a predetermined big win is displayed on the display portion 42a of the decorative pattern display device 42. The performance begins. Here, the number of jackpot rounds may be displayed.

However, in this embodiment, since the variable winning device 32 is arranged in the right side area of the variable display unit 35 (the position where the game ball flowing down the left side area of the variable display unit 35 cannot reach), If the player continues to "hit left", the variable winning device 32 cannot win the game ball. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 41, when the jackpot effect is started, an action of the player shooting a game ball toward the right side area of the variable display unit 35 (this action will be hereinafter referred to as , "Right-handed") is displayed as "Right-handed →". Accordingly, the player performs a jackpot game by switching from ``left hitting'' to ``right hitting'' so that the game ball passes above the variable display device unit 35 and heads toward the right side area of the variable display device unit 35. .

Here, when the game ball is "right-handed", most of the game balls are guided toward the variable winning device 32 by the nail or the like, and win the variable winning device 32.例文帳に追加This allows the player to acquire more game balls.

On the other hand, game balls that do not enter the variable winning device 32 and pass through the variable winning device 32 flow down toward the upper starting winning port 33A and the lower starting winning port 33B by the nails or the like.

In addition, in the right side area of the variable display device unit 35, a through gate 34 that triggers the opening of the lower starting prize opening 33B (electric accessory 37) is provided on the way down to the variable prize winning device 32. of game balls pass through the through gate 34 .

Here, when the game ball wins the open lottery that is performed due to passing through the through gate 34, the electric accessory 37 is opened, and the game ball can enter the lower starting prize opening 33B. It becomes possible.

After the end of the jackpot, while the special display devices 43L and 43R (decorative pattern display device 42) perform the variable display for a predetermined number of times, or until the next jackpot state occurs, the winning of the electric accessory 37 "High support mode" is given as a support mode.

Along with this, in the display unit 42a of the decorative pattern display device 42, a predetermined support effect (a "chance mode" effect or a "gold mode" effect) relating to the "high support mode" is performed, and the variable display area W1 is displayed. Reduced display. In the reduced variable display area W1, the upper, middle, and lower pattern display areas are switched to the left, middle, and right pattern display areas, and the number of jackpot lines is one.

Further, during the support effect, a support count display area W4 is set in the display section 42a of the decorative design display device 42 (see FIGS. 42 and 43). The support number display area W4 displays the number of support that is apparently determined to be given. Therefore, for example, even if the number of support times of "50 times" has been confirmed in the internal lottery, "20 times" is initially displayed for presentation.

More specifically, winning "16R normal jackpot B" or "4R normal jackpot B", "20 times high support mode", "30 times high support mode", "40 times high support mode" or When "50 times/high support mode" is provided, that is, when the value of the gaming state determination value Xj is "1", "20 times" is initially displayed in the support times display area W4. Each time the variable display is performed, the value is decremented by one.

Similarly, winning "16R probability variable jackpot B" or "4R probability variable jackpot B", "20 times / high support mode", "30 times / high support mode", "40 times / high support mode" or "50 times When "high support mode" is provided, that is, when the value of the gaming state determination value Xj is "4", "20 times" is initially displayed in the number of times of support display area W4. Each time the variable display is performed, the value is decremented by one.

On the other hand, when "16R normal jackpot A" or "4R normal jackpot A" is won and "30 times/high support mode S" is given, that is, the game state determination value Xj is "2" or "5". (except Xj=“5” in the case of the non-notification effect), “30 times” is initially displayed in the support number display area W4. Each time the variable display is performed, the value is decremented by one.

Also, if you win the "16R probability variable jackpot A", "4R probability variable jackpot A" or "JUB jackpot" and the "until the next time / high support mode" is given, that is, the value of the gaming state determination value Xj is " 6”, “Until the next time” is displayed in the support count display area W4 from the beginning. However, when the non-notification effect is performed, "30 times" is initially displayed in the support number display area W4. Each time the variable display is performed, the value is decremented by one.

As described above, while the "high support mode" is provided, the game ball is likely to enter the lower start winning opening 33B. In order to obtain an opportunity to release the object 37, it is preferable to continuously perform the “right stroke”. In other words, during the "high support mode", it is set so that the game can be played more advantageously by playing the game with the "right hand". Therefore, in the instruction display area W2 of the decorative symbol display device 42 in the "high support mode", "Right-handed" is displayed to encourage the player to "Right-handed".

In the present embodiment, when the "high support mode" changes in general times (when the number of times display in the support times display area W4 does not become the end value "1 time"), that is, the value of the game state determination value Xj is "1", "2", "4", and "5", the variation time is set to "1 second" by the variation pattern table selected based on each gaming state determination value Xj (at the time of the jackpot except for). Then, in the display section 42a of the decorative pattern display device 42 during the support effect, the sub-controller 262 determines and executes a display effect corresponding to this.

Also, when the "high support mode" fluctuates for a specific number of times (when the number of times display in the support number display area W4 changes to the end value "1 time", that is, after the jackpot ends, "20th time", "30th time" , "40th time" or "50th time"), that is, when the value of the game state determination value Xj is "7", is selected based on the value "7" of the game state determination value Xj. It is set to "8 seconds" by the fluctuation pattern table (excluding the time of the big hit). Then, in the display section 42a of the decorative pattern display device 42 during the support effect, the sub-controller 262 determines and executes a display effect corresponding to this.

In the display part 42a of the decorative pattern display device 42 at the time of the specific times fluctuation (8 seconds fluctuation), support continuation production that excites the player's interest, such as determining by lottery whether or not the "high support mode" continues is performed. Here, an effect may be performed in which the player operates the effect button 125 .

For example, in the present embodiment, a roulette effect is performed as the display effect (support continuation effect) at the time when the specific times change. In the roulette effect, as shown in FIG. 44, a roulette pattern TR is displayed. The roulette pattern TR includes "end" indicating that the number of supports ends here, "+10 times" indicating that the number of supports will be added by 10 times, and "next time" indicating that the number of supports will continue until the next big win. "until" is described.

In the roulette effect, the roulette pattern TR rotates and stops at the position indicated by the arrow TY to determine the subsequent game state.

Here, which item to stop depends on the number of grants of "high support mode" determined at the time of the jackpot lottery ("20 times", "30 times", "40 times", "50 times" or "until the next time ”) and the number of support grants (the value of the support number counter) at that time. Then, the determined item is displayed in the support count display area W4.

For example, if you win "16R normal jackpot B" with "50 times/high support mode", and after initially displaying "20 times" in the support count display area W4, when the roulette effect is reached, the upper limit is not "until the next time", and the number of times support is left is "30 times", so the item "+10 times" is selected.

Also, for example, if you win the "4R normal jackpot A" with "30 times/high support mode", and after "30 times" is initially displayed in the support number display area W4, the roulette effect is reached, Since the upper limit is not "until the next time" and there is no remaining number of support grants, the item "end" is selected.

Also, for example, "16R probability variable jackpot A" with "until next time/high support mode" is won, non-notification effect is performed (game state determination value Xj becomes "5"), and support number display area W4 After "30 times" is initially displayed, when the roulette effect is reached, the upper limit is "until the next time", so the item "until the next time" is selected.

Now, when the "high support mode" ends and returns to the "low support mode", the display mode on the display section 42a of the decorative design display device 42 returns to the same state as the normal state (see FIG. 40). Therefore, the instruction display area W2 of the display section 42a displays "←left strike".

However, in this embodiment, if the small hit is won during the "high support mode" and the small hit information is stored in one of the reserved areas of the second sub-variation reserved area related to the lower start winning opening 33B , among the reserved images TB1 to TB4 displayed in the second reserved display area W3b, the display mode of the reserved images TB1 to TB4 corresponding to the reserved area storing the small winning information is an image of a form different from the normal form. is changed (see FIG. 45). In the example shown in FIG. 45, the third reserved image TB3 is changed to a "star-shaped image". In the present embodiment, along with this, "Right hit →" is displayed in the instruction display area W2.

For this reason, even when the "high support mode" ends and the "low support mode" is returned to, if the small win information is stored in the holding area, the above display is performed and the small win is given to the player. It is suggested that it occurs.

As described above, since the opening time of the variable winning device 32 in the small winning state is extremely short, switching from the "left hitting" state to the "right hitting" after the occurrence of the small winning will not be in time, and the variable winning device In order to win the game ball to 32, it is necessary to "right hit" in advance. In this regard, in the present embodiment, the player can grasp that a small win will occur based on the suggestion of the small win, so that the player can prepare in advance and the chances of missing a small win are reduced.

As described in detail above, according to the present embodiment, if the nail adjustment or the like is performed so that the game ball can easily enter the lower start winning port 33B, during the "high support mode" after the end of the jackpot, the game Players can enter more game balls into the lower start winning opening 33B in a shorter period of time, and can obtain more chances of winning lotteries. As a result, it becomes possible to win more big wins and small wins in a shorter period of time.

Further, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning a jackpot with a higher game value when a game ball enters the lower start winning opening 33B than when the game ball enters the upper starting winning opening 33A. (distribution probability) is high. As a result, during the "high support mode", the player can obtain more jackpots with more advantageous game values, and the above effects can be further enhanced.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the variable display (first variable display) triggered by winning the upper start winning hole 33A, and the variable display (second variable display) triggered by the ball entering the lower start winning hole 33B ) are suspended, the second variable display is preferentially performed, and the suspension is terminated. Therefore, the above effects can be further enhanced.

However, if nail adjustment or the like is performed to make it difficult for game balls to enter the lower starting prize-winning opening 33B, the player may not be able to fully enjoy the above merits. In particular, under a configuration in which the second variable display is performed with priority over the first variable display, the frequency with which the second variable display that is advantageous to the player is performed is reduced, and the first variable display that is relatively less advantageous. is likely to occur, and there is a risk that the player may win a jackpot that is not advantageous to the player.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the number of prize balls to be paid out based on one winning of the game ball to the lower start winning prize port 33B is set to one, so that if the game ball to the lower start winning prize port 33B Even if the number of winning prizes increases, the number of paid-out prize balls to be paid out to the player does not increase remarkably, and the game store adjusts the nails so that the game balls can easily enter the lower start prize-winning port 33B. Since it becomes easier to perform the side-to-side operation, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of the above-described problems.

However, if many game balls are entered into the lower start prize winning port 33B, the chances of the jackpot lottery being performed are increased. Even in the "high support mode" in which balls can win prizes, there is a risk that the number of balls owned by the player will decrease.

In this regard, in the present embodiment, a small winning lottery is performed with a probability of relatively easy winning due to the game ball entering the lower start winning opening 33B. Then, when winning the small winning lottery, the variable winning device 32 is opened. In other words, the player can cause the game ball to enter the variable prize winning device 32 while continuing to "right-handed" without changing the operation amount of the handle 18, and can obtain a moderate amount of prize balls. Become. As a result, the decrease in the number of balls in hand is relatively small, so that the player does not have to worry about the decrease in the number of balls in hand so much, and can concentrate on the game for winning the jackpot.

As a result, it is possible to compensate for the player's disadvantage caused by setting the number of prize balls related to the lower start prize-winning hole 33B to one, and to suppress a significant decrease in the number of balls possessed by the player. It is possible to suppress the decrease in interest.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the opening mode of the "small winning" and the initial opening mode of the "JUB big winning" are the same opening mode. That is, at least at the beginning of the "JUB jackpot", it is indistinguishable from the "small win", and then develops into a "JUB jackpot" that is more advantageous to the player than the "small win". As a result, in the initial stage when a "JUB big win" or a "small win" occurs, a new game that can make the player have the expectation that it may develop into a big win state that is advantageous to the player. can provide sexuality. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

Also, in the present embodiment, if a small hit is won during the "high support mode" and the small hit information is stored in one of the reserved areas of the second sub-variation reserved area related to the lower start winning opening 33B , a small hit notification or suggestion is made to the player. As a result, the player can recognize or predict that the variable winning device 32 will be opened at a timing before the occurrence of the small winning state. Therefore, the player can "right-hand hit" before the occurrence of the small winning state, and can efficiently and surely enter the game ball into the variable winning device 32 without wasting the held ball. can be done.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the contents described in the above-described embodiment, and may be implemented as follows, for example.

(a) The configurations relating to the upper starting winning opening 33A and the lower starting winning opening 33B are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and other configurations may be adopted.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, when both the variable display triggered by the winning of the upper start winning opening 33A and the variable display triggered by the entry of the ball into the lower starting winning opening 33B are suspended, the lower The variable display triggered by the winning to the starting winning opening 33B is preferentially performed, and the suspension is digested, but not limited to this, the upper starting winning opening 33A and the lower starting winning opening 33B The variable display may be executed according to the winning order of the game balls.

In the above-described embodiment, the two starting winning openings (the upper starting winning opening 33A and the lower starting winning opening 33B) are arranged vertically side by side. Alternatively, three or more may be provided. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which arranged two starting prize-winning openings on right and left side by side. The lower start winning opening 33B may be arranged in the right side region of the variable display device unit 35. FIG.

In the above embodiment, the number of prize balls is, for example, 3 when there is a prize in the upper start prize opening 33A, and 1 when there is a prize in the lower start prize opening 33B. However, the number of prize balls for each winning hole is not limited to this. For example, it may be configured such that one prize ball is paid out when there is a prize to the upper starting prize opening 33A.

In the above-described embodiment, when the game ball wins the upper start prize opening 33A and when the game ball wins the lower start prize opening 33B, the allocation of the jackpot type given when winning the winning lottery is different. is set. Not limited to this, when the game ball wins the upper starting prize winning port 33A and when the game ball wins the lower starting prize winning port 33B, so that the jackpot type given when winning by lottery is the same. may be configured.

In the above-described embodiment, due to the game ball passing through the through gate 34, an open lottery is performed as to whether or not the electric accessory 37 (lower start winning opening 33B) is to be opened, and the open lottery In the case of winning, the electric accessory 37 is configured to be in an open state, but not limited to this, for example, during the "low support mode", even if the game ball passes through the through gate 34, the electric The accessory 37 is never opened, and the electric accessory 37 is always opened when the game ball passes through the through gate 34 without performing the open lottery during the ``high support mode''. It is good also as composition used as composition.

In the above embodiment, the electric accessory 37 is configured to be displaceable between a closed state in which a game ball cannot be entered and an open state in which a game ball can be entered. The electric accessory 37 is configured to be displaceable between a closed state in which it is difficult to enter a game ball and an open state in which it is easy to enter a game ball, and even in the closed state, a game ball enters the lower start winning opening 33B. It is good also as a structure in which a ball is possible.

In the above-described embodiment, only when the game ball enters the lower start winning opening 33B, the "small win" or "JUB big win" is generated. A configuration may also be adopted in which a "jackpot" can occur even when a game ball enters the upper start winning opening 33A.

(b) The types and contents of winnings are not limited to those in the above embodiment, and other configurations may be employed.

For example, in the above embodiment, regardless of the type of jackpot, "high support mode" is always given after the end of the jackpot. good too.

In the above embodiment, after the end of various jackpots, the "high support mode" is provided while the special display devices 43L and 43R perform the variable display for a predetermined number of times or until the next jackpot state occurs. However, the duration of the "high support mode" is not limited to the above embodiment. , may adopt different configurations.

In the above embodiment, when the "short opening" of the variable winning device 32 is performed a plurality of times (five times) during one round, such as "JUB big win" or "small win", one of the "short openings" ”, the “short opening” is terminated when three prizes are won in the variable winning device 32, but not limited to this, for example, during one round (5 “short opening” ), the round may be terminated when the total number of game balls winning in the variable winning device 32 reaches ten. That is, in a configuration in which the "short opening" of the variable prize winning device 32 is repeated five times during one round, for example, when the tenth game ball wins the fourth "short opening", the round ends and five A configuration in which the second “short opening” is not performed may be adopted. In other words, one round may be regarded as a predetermined number of openings (special prize state) in which a predetermined number of times, which is the maximum expected number of prizes to be awarded to the variable prize winning device 32, is set.

Further, in the above embodiment, if the maximum number of prizes to be awarded to the variable prize winning device 32 per one opening/closing operation (one special prize state) of the opening/closing plate 32b is "long open", then "10", "short open" is set to "three". It is not limited to this, and another number may be set as the maximum expected winning number. In addition, the maximum number of prizes to be won for both "long opening" and "short opening" are both set to, for example, "8". Regardless, the maximum number of expected winnings may be set to the same number.

In addition, the decorative pattern display device 42 may not stop displaying the jackpot pattern, generate a jackpot for an extremely short period of time, and then shift to a high-probability mode, such as a so-called "suddenly sure jackpot". good. In such a case, if the opening mode of the "small win" and the opening mode of the "big hit" are the same, it becomes difficult for the player to judge the game state such as the lottery mode, and the interest is further improved. can be achieved.

(c) The opening mode (opening/closing pattern) of the variable winning device 32 is not limited to the above embodiment.

For example, one opening mode (opening time) of the opening/closing plate 32b is not limited to the two types of "long opening" and "short opening" in the above embodiment. For example, the configuration may include three or more types of opening modes, such as "medium opening" having a shorter opening time than "long opening" and longer opening time than "short opening".

In the above embodiment, the opening time (specified time) of the "short opening" is set to "0.4 seconds", which is shorter than the firing period "0.6 seconds" of the launching device 60. is not limited to this, and may be set to a time longer than the firing period of the firing device 60, which is "0.6 seconds", for example. However, if the time is too long, the number of winnings will be too large, so it is preferable to set the time to about 1.8 seconds or less, which is about three times the firing cycle "0.6 seconds".

Further, the number of executions of "short opening" when one small win occurs is not limited to "5 times" in the above embodiment. For example, it may be configured such that a relatively long (for example, 1.8 seconds) “short opening” is performed only once when a small win occurs.

Of course, the configuration of the "long opening" is not limited to the above-described embodiment, as in the case of the "short opening". can do.

(d) In particular, the opening mode of the "small win" and the opening mode of the "JUB jackpot" are not limited to the above embodiments, and other configurations may be adopted. At least at the beginning of the start of the "JUB jackpot", it is indistinguishable from the "minor win", and if it is structured so as to develop into a jackpot state that is more advantageous to the player after that, the interest of the player is improved. good.

In the above embodiment, the opening mode of the "small winning" and the initial opening mode of the "JUB big winning" are the same opening mode. That is, in the above-described embodiment, 5 times of ``short opening'' are performed as the opening mode of the ``small win'', and 5 times of ``short opening'' are performed as the opening mode of the first round of the ``JUB jackpot''. It has become. Not limited to this, for example, as the opening mode of the "small hit" and the initial opening mode of the "JUB jackpot" (opening mode of the first round), the "short opening" may be performed 10 times, or the "long opening" may be performed 10 times. ” may be performed once.

Further, when the opening mode of the "small win" and the initial opening mode of the "JUB big win" are "same", the opening mode of the "small win" and the opening mode of the "JUB big win" in the first round are the same. It is not limited to this. For example, in a configuration in which 5 “short openings” are performed as the opening mode of the “small win”, even with respect to a configuration in which 8 “short openings” are performed in the first round of the “JUB jackpot”, the “small win” " and the initial opening mode of "JUB jackpot" are the same. In addition, in the configuration in which the "small win" is opened for 3 seconds once, the "small win" is opened for 5 seconds once in the first round of the "JUB jackpot". It is included in that the open mode and the initial open mode of the "JUB jackpot" are the same.

Here, the fact that the opening mode of the "small win" and the initial opening mode of the "JUB big win" are "same" does not mean that the opening time and the number of times of opening are the same. A case where the opening angle of the plate 32b is the same is also included. For example, in a configuration in which the opening/closing plate 32b is opened to a position inclined by 45° when a “small win” occurs, the opening/closing plate 32b is similarly inclined by 45° in the first half of the first round of the “JUB jackpot”. After being opened to the position, following this, in the second half of the first round, the opening and closing plate 32b is opened to a position inclined by 90°. ” is included in being the same as the initial opening mode.

Further, the initial release mode of the "JUB big win" may be a mode that is more disadvantageous to the player than the release mode of the "small win". Here, the reason why the initial opening mode of the "JUB big win" is more disadvantageous to the player than the opening mode of the "small win" is that, for example, the number of winning game balls to the variable winning device 32 per unit time is less than at the time of the "small win" (state in which the winning percentage is smaller than at the time of the "small win"). As a specific example, the initial opening mode of the "JUB big win" has a shorter opening time of the opening and closing plate 32b than the opening mode of the "small win", the number of times of opening is small, and the opening angle is small. .

Of course, contrary to the above configuration, the initial release mode of the "JUB big win" may be more advantageous to the player than the release mode of the "small win". Here, the initial release mode of the "JUB big win" is more advantageous to the player than the release mode of the "small win" because, for example, the number of winning game balls to the variable winning device 32 per unit time is greater than in the case of the "small win" (the state in which the winning percentage is greater than in the case of the "small win"). As a specific example, the initial opening mode of the "JUB big win" has a longer opening time of the opening and closing plate 32b than the opening mode of the "small win", the number of times of opening is large, and the opening angle is large. .

With such a configuration, the player expects that the percentage of balls entering the variable winning device 32 at the beginning of the "JUB jackpot" may be better than the "small win", that is, the "JUB jackpot" may occur. After the game is held, a "JUB jackpot" is generated, and a game characteristic such as making the player think that it was the case after all is generated, and the interest of the player can be improved.

However, if the initial opening mode of the "JUB big win" is more advantageous to the player than the opening mode of the "small win", for example, the opening time of the opening/closing plate 32b related to the "small win" is set to 0.4 Seconds”, the opening time of the opening and closing plate 32b related to the “JUB jackpot” is set to “0.5 seconds”, etc. It is preferable not to make large differences. In addition, the number of game balls entering the variable winning device 32 during one opening/closing operation (or one round) of the opening/closing plate 32b is It is preferable that the opening/closing plate 32b is opened only for a period of time before reaching the maximum expected winning number.

(e) The configuration on the board surface of the game board 30 is not limited to the above embodiment.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the through gate 34 and the variable winning device 32 are arranged in the right side area of the variable display unit 35 (the position where the game ball flowing down the left side area of the variable display unit 35 cannot reach). However, not limited to this, for example, the through gate 34 may also be arranged in the left side area of the variable display device unit 35, or the variable prize winning device 32 may be arranged below the starting prize winning openings 33A and 33B. may be

In addition, the upper start winning opening 33A may be arranged at a position where the game ball that has flowed down the right side area of the variable display unit 35 cannot reach, or the game ball that has flowed down the left side area of the variable display unit 35 may be configured. It is good also as composition which arranged lower starting prize-winning mouth 33B in a position which cannot be reached.

(f) The configurations of the special display devices 43L, 43R and the reserve lamps 46L, 46R are not limited to the above embodiments.

For example, in the above embodiment, when the front frame set 14 is closed, the special display devices 43L, 43R and the holding lamps 46L, 46R are covered by the front frame set 14, making them invisible to the player. The configuration is not limited to this, and the special display devices 43L, 43R and the like may be configured to be visible. However, the special display devices 43L and 43R are provided in inconspicuous places such as the lower corners of the game area as described above, and the size of the display portion is small, and characters for identification are displayed stopped. relatively short time. Therefore, it is practically impossible to grasp the given game state unless one carefully observes the special display devices 43L and 43R.

(g) The display effect, display mode, and the like in the display section 42a of the decorative pattern display device 42 are not limited to those of the above embodiments.

For example, in the above embodiment, if a small hit is won during the "high support mode" and the small hit information is stored in one of the reserved areas of the second sub-variable reserved area related to the lower start winning opening 33B, Among the reserved images TB1 to TB4 displayed in the second reserved display area W3b, the display mode of the reserved images TB1 to TB4 corresponding to the reserved area storing the small winning information is a "star shape" in a mode different from the normal mode. image”, and display “Right hit →” in the instruction display area W2 to notify or suggest to the player that a small win will occur.

When small winning information is stored in any of the second sub-variable reservation areas, the configuration for notifying or suggesting that fact to the player is not limited to the above embodiment.

For example, by changing the lighting color of the second reservation lamp 46b, it may be configured to perform small hit notification or suggestion. In addition, the display unit 42a of the decorative pattern display device 42 displays, for example, an explicit display such as "A small hit will occur, so please hit right." or a suggestive display such as "Suspicious". It is good also as a structure to carry out. Also, in addition to or instead of the small hit notification or suggestion in the decorative pattern display device 42, the speaker SP may be used to notify or suggest the small hit by voice or the like, or the small hit information may be notified by the light emission mode of various lamps. Alternatively, it may be configured to suggest.

In the above embodiment, when the small winning information is stored in the holding area, it is always configured to notify or suggest a small winning. It may be configured such that it is executed only when a predetermined condition is satisfied, such as when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

In addition, regardless of the case where the small winning information is stored in the holding area, the effect lottery may be performed separately, and a pseudo small winning notification or suggestion may be made based on the lottery result. By combining this configuration with the configuration of the above-described embodiment, it is possible to perform an effect to disguise the winning of a small prize, and to further improve the interest.

Conversely, even when the small winning information is stored in the reserved area, the configuration may be such that the small winning notification or suggestion is not performed unless the predetermined condition is satisfied. By doing so, the predetermined regularity is broken. As a result, it is possible to further improve interest by visually recognizing the manner in which the regularity is broken.

Also, the timing of starting the small winning notification or suggestion is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, when the "high support mode" ends and the "low support mode" returns, a small hit notification or suggestion may be made. In addition, in a gaming machine having a configuration in which the "high support mode" is not provided after the end of the big win, the small win notification or suggestion may be started at the end of the big win. Here, the end timing of the jackpot includes, for example, the time when the opening of the big winning opening 32a of the final round is finished (when the opening/closing plate 32b is closed), the time when the ending is finished, and the like.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, as a small hit notification or suggestion, the display mode of the reserved images TB1 to TB4 in the second reserved display area W3b is changed (changed to a "star image"), and the instruction display area W2 "Right It is configured to perform both of the instruction display of "strike →". It is good also as a structure which performs not only this but both separately.

For example, in the second reservation display area W3b, the reservation images TB1 to TB4 are changed to "star-shaped images", while in the instruction display area W2, the instruction display of "← left shot" instead of "right shot →" is displayed. It is good also as a structure to carry out.

Conversely, it may be configured such that the display mode of the pending images TB1 to TB4 is not changed in the second pending display area W3b, and the instruction display of "Right hit→" is displayed in the instruction display area W2.

In this way, if the player thinks that a ``small win'' will occur, the player continues ``right-handed'', and if he thinks that a ``small-hit'' will not occur, he returns to ``left-handed''. It is possible to change the shooting mode of the game ball based on the player's intention, and to provide new playability such as selection of the shooting mode.

In addition, not limited to the small winning notification or suggestion, when the big winning information is stored in one of the second sub-variable holding areas, the configuration for notifying or suggesting that to the player, that is, the big winning notification may be configured to perform

(h) Commands transmitted from the main controller 261 to the sub-controller 262 and the like are not limited to the above-exemplified commands.

For example, in the above embodiment, the variation pattern command and the symbol command are output from the main controller 261 at the start of variation display, and the variation pattern command serves as the variation start command. Therefore, the information corresponding to the variation pattern command and the symbol command is directly written in the sub-execution area. Not limited to this, for example, a configuration in which these commands are output in advance together with a hold control command, etc., stored in advance in a predetermined hold area of the sub-variation hold area, and a change start command is output separately at the start of the change display. may be

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the sub-controller 262 is configured not to output the confirmation command to stop display of the decorative design display device 42, but the configuration may be such that the confirmation command is output. In this way, the synchronization of the stop timings of the special display devices 43L, 42R and the decorative design display device 42 can be ensured. However, since the stop mode of the decorative design display device 42 has already been determined by the sub-controller 262 based on the pattern command and the variation pattern command output at the start of the variable display, the stop mode of the decorative design display device 42 is No additional information is required.

Further, in the above embodiment, the game state determination value Xj is included in the return command and the variation pattern command. The configuration is not limited to this, and the game state determination information may be included in other commands. In a configuration in which a command (confirmation command) or the like for confirming the stoppage of the fluctuation is outputted, the game state determination information may be included in the confirmation command or the like.

(i) The configuration of various tables such as the variation pattern table is not limited to the above embodiment.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, when grasping the game state, the value of the game state identification counter Kj is considered to determine the value of the game state determination value Xj. A value obtained by adding the value of the mode flag and the value of the support mode flag may be set as it is as the value of the game state determination value Xj.

Further, in the above embodiment, only one value of the lottery mode flag and one value of the port mode flag are specified for each value "0" to "7" of the gaming state determination value Xj. ing. For example, if each value of the game state determination value Xj is "4", the value of the lottery mode flag can be specified as "53 (H)" and the value of the support mode flag can be specified as "A1 (H)".

Not limited to this, for example, as the value of the lottery mode flag, "52 (H)" is set when the lottery mode is the "low probability mode", and "53 (H)" is set when the lottery mode is the "high probability mode". is set, and as the value of the support mode flag, "A3 (H)" is set when the winning support mode is the "low support mode", and "A2 ( H)” is set as a case of “low probability mode [52 (H)]” and “low support mode [A3 (H)]”, and “high probability mode [53 (H)]” and “ In the case of the high support mode [A2 (H)], the same additional value is calculated, that is, the value of the game state determination value Xj is the same "5". A configuration may be adopted in which similar display effects are performed in the "support mode" state and the "high probability mode" and "high support mode" states.

(j) It may be implemented as a pachinko machine of a type different from the above embodiment. In addition to the pachinko machine, it can also be implemented as various game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a mammoth ball.

For example, it is implemented as a pachinko machine that does not switch the lottery mode ("high probability mode" or "low probability mode"), but only switches the winning support mode ("high support mode" or "low support mode"). good too. Alternatively, or in addition to the payout of prize balls, a pachinko machine may be implemented in which points corresponding to the prize balls won by the player are given to a storage medium such as a magnetic card.

(k) The configuration regarding the "small win" is not limited to the above embodiment.

For example, in the same way as the "big win", a configuration may be provided in which a plurality of types of "small wins" are provided. In addition, the variation pattern table selected in the display control process related to the subsequent variation display may differ depending on the type of the winning small hit.

Here, for example, the ready-to-win effect is likely to occur, or the variation time per unit time becomes longer, so that the number of variable display execution times per unit time in the special display devices 43L, 43R (decorative pattern display device 42) becomes smaller. A variation pattern table can be selected. When such a variation pattern table is selected, for example, many ready-to-win effects are executed, or one variation time is lengthened to make the player feel that it may be a "latent certainty state". Therefore, by increasing the player's expectation for the variable display, the player's interest can be improved.

Conversely, for example, the ready-to-win effect is less likely to occur, or the time for one variation is shortened, so that the number of variable display execution times per unit time in the special display devices 43L and 43R (decorative pattern display device 42) increases. A variation pattern table can be selected. When a "minor win" occurs, the variable display is stopped, so the number of variable display execution times per unit time is reduced accordingly. On the other hand, when the variation pattern table is selected after the end of the "small win", the time required to execute the variation display for the predetermined number of times is longer than when the "small win" does not occur. Instead, it is possible to make up for the loss of time caused by the occurrence of the "small win".

Further, the occurrence of the "small win" may be used as a trigger to change the winning probability of the "small win".

In addition, in the case of a "small win" in the above embodiment, a combination of predetermined specific numbers "3", "4", and "3", "4", in the upper, middle and lower pattern display areas of the decorative pattern display device 42 is displayed. "1" is stop-displayed as a chance symbol. Not limited to this, for example, in place of the decorative pattern Z that is variably displayed on the decorative design display device 42, a special small winning pattern is variably displayed in a predetermined pattern display area, and when the special special small winning pattern is stopped and displayed, A configuration may be adopted in which occurrence of a "small win" is determined. Of course, in order to be indistinguishable from the "JUB big win", it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the small winning special symbols are stopped and displayed even when the "JUB big win" occurs.

If the special symbol for the small win is stopped and displayed in the medium symbol display area where the decorative symbol Z is finally stopped and displayed, the player will not be able to make a "small win" until the end of the variable display. It is possible to play the game with a sense of anticipation that it is possible to play the game, and to improve the interest.

(l) In the above embodiment, in order not to distinguish between the beginning of the "JUB jackpot" and the "small hit", the decorative symbol display device 42 performs a jackpot notification effect, and the external relay terminal plate 240 sends a " The output of the occurrence information of the "JUB jackpot" is performed after the end of the first round of the "JUB jackpot" (after the end of 5 times of "short opening").

In other words, after the mode at the beginning (first round) of the opening/closing pattern of the specific ball-entering means relating to the predetermined first special game state (JUB jackpot) is finished, at a predetermined timing, the predetermined first special game state. A notification is made to the effect that (JUB jackpot) will occur.

The timing of the jackpot notification related to the "JUB jackpot" performed by predetermined notification means such as the decorative pattern display device 42 and the external relay terminal plate 240 is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, in the first round of the "JUB big win", at the timing when the number of balls entered into the variable winning device 32 exceeds a predetermined number, the "JUB big win" may be announced. In addition, at the timing when the second round "long opening" of the "JUB jackpot" starts, or at the timing when a predetermined effect, etc. related to the "long opening" starts, the jackpot related to the "JUB jackpot" is notified. may be configured.

Instead of or in addition to the notification of the "JUB jackpot", it may be configured to suggest that the "JUB jackpot" will occur by means of a predetermined suggestion means such as the decorative pattern display device 42 or the frame lamp 102. - 特許庁As a result, it is possible to make the player have a stronger expectation that the game will develop into a "JUB jackpot" that is advantageous to the player, thereby further enhancing the player's interest.

For example, it is generated when a game ball enters the variable winning device 32 in the first round of the "JUB jackpot" (during the "short opening" five times) by the speaker SP as the suggesting means (sound generating means). A ball-entering sound may be different from a ball-entering sound generated when a game ball enters the variable winning device 32 during a "small win".

In addition, although not specifically mentioned in the above embodiment, for example, when a game ball wins to the variable winning device 32 during a "small win", the decorative symbol display device 42 gives a predetermined point per win (for example, A configuration may be adopted in which a point award effect is performed such that "15" points corresponding to the number of payouts are awarded. Under this configuration, when a "JUB jackpot" occurs, as a suggestive effect, for example, more points are given per winning than in the case of a "minor win" (for example, "150" points). may Here, a configuration may be adopted in which a large amount of points corresponding to the number of payout game balls expected to be obtained by the occurrence of the "JUB jackpot" is awarded. By performing such a presentation, as described above, it is possible to make the player have a stronger expectation that the "JUB jackpot" that is advantageous to the player will develop, which further enhances the interest of the player. can be improved.

Hereinafter, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment, which are not described in the claims of the scope of claims, will be described together with their effects.

Means 1. a launching means for launching a game ball;
a game area in which the launched game ball is guided;
starting ball entry means arranged in the game area;
A first lottery means for performing a first winning lottery (for example, a jackpot lottery) with a first winning probability due to the entry of a game ball into the starting ball entry means;
A second lottery means for performing a second winning lottery (for example, a small lottery lottery) with a second winning probability higher than the first winning probability due to the entry of the game ball into the starting ball entering means;
Specific ball entry means (e.g., large winning opening) having at least one opening/closing member that can be displaced between an open state in which game balls flowing down the game area can enter and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter )When,
Generation of a first special game state for generating a first special game state advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot state in which the player obtains a large number of game balls) when a winning result is obtained by the first lottery. means and
a second special game state generating means for generating a second special game state (for example, a small winning state) that is less advantageous to the player than the first special game state when a winning result is obtained by the second lottery; ,
When the first special game state or the second special game state occurs, specific opening and closing for controlling the opening and closing of the specific ball entry means in a predetermined opening and closing pattern corresponding to the first special game state or the second special game state. a control means;
Based on one game ball entering the starting ball entering means, a payout process of one prize ball preset corresponding to the starting ball entering means is executed, and a game ball is entered into the specific ball entering means. a payout control means for executing payout processing of a predetermined number (1 or more, for example 10) of prize balls preset corresponding to the specific ball entry means based on one entry of the
A plurality of the first special game states having different opening/closing patterns of the specific ball-entering means can be generated,
A mode at the beginning (for example, the first round) of the opening and closing pattern of the specific ball-entering means relating to a predetermined first special game state (for example, JUB jackpot) among the plurality of first special game states, and the second special game state. A gaming machine characterized in that the opening/closing pattern of the specific ball-entering means according to the game state is the same.

According to the means 1, the number of prize balls to be paid out for one game ball entering the starting ball entering means is set to one. Therefore, even if the number of game balls entering the starting ball entry means increases, the number of paid out prize balls to be paid out to the player does not significantly increase, resulting in a large disadvantage for the gaming arcade. can be prevented from becoming

In other words, it becomes easier for the game parlor to adjust the hooks of the game machine so as to increase the number of game balls entering the starting ball entry means and increase the chances of the player to win the lottery for the special game state.

As a result, it becomes possible for the player side to obtain more lottery opportunities in a short period of time. As a result, it becomes possible to obtain a greater number of special game states in a shorter period of time, thereby enhancing the interest of the player.

Furthermore, it is possible to more easily adjust the game machine based on the balance between the granting of the lottery opportunity to the player and the payout of prize balls, that is, the profit balance between the game parlor and the player.

In addition, in this means, due to the entry of the game ball into the starting ball entry means, a lottery for a first special game state (for example, a jackpot state) advantageous to the player is performed, and the first special game is performed. A lottery for a second special game state (for example, a small win state) which is less advantageous to the player than the state is performed with a probability lower than the winning probability for the first special game state.

Therefore, in the process of playing the game to win the first special game state, which is more difficult to win, the player can win the second special game state, which is more likely to win, and obtain a moderate amount of prize balls. Become. Therefore, if the second special game state is won relatively frequently, the decrease in the number of game balls owned by the player (balls in possession) is relatively small, and the player is more concerned about the decrease in the number of balls in possession. Luckily, the player can concentrate on the game for winning the first special game state.

As a result, it is possible to compensate for the player's disadvantage caused by setting the payout number of prize balls related to the starting ball entry means to one, and to suppress a significant decrease in the number of balls possessed by the player. It is possible to suppress the decline in interest in the game.

Note that the payout of prize balls includes not only the actual payout of game balls, but also the giving of points corresponding to the prize balls won by the player to a storage medium such as a magnetic card.

Furthermore, in this means, the initial state of the opening/closing pattern of the specific ball entry means related to a predetermined first special game state among the plurality of first special game states, and the specific ball entry means related to the second special game state The opening and closing patterns are the same.

That is, at least at the beginning of the predetermined first special game state, it is indistinguishable from the second special game state, and then develops into the first special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the second special game state. It has a lot of configurations. Thus, in the initial stage when the predetermined first special game state or second special game state occurs, the player is expected to develop into the first special game state that is advantageous to the player. It is possible to provide a new game property that can be done. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

Means 2. a launching means for launching a game ball;
a game area in which the launched game ball is guided;
starting ball entry means arranged in the game area;
A first lottery means for performing a first winning lottery (for example, a jackpot lottery) with a first winning probability due to the entry of a game ball into the starting ball entry means;
A second lottery means for performing a second winning lottery (for example, a small lottery lottery) with a second winning probability higher than the first winning probability due to the entry of the game ball into the starting ball entering means;
Specific ball entry means (e.g., large winning opening) having at least one opening/closing member that can be displaced between an open state in which game balls flowing down the game area can enter and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter )When,
Generation of a first special game state for generating a first special game state advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot state in which the player obtains a large number of game balls) when a winning result is obtained by the first lottery. means and
a second special game state generating means for generating a second special game state (for example, a small winning state) that is less advantageous to the player than the first special game state when a winning result is obtained by the second lottery; ,
When the first special game state or the second special game state occurs, specific opening and closing for controlling the opening and closing of the specific ball entry means in a predetermined opening and closing pattern corresponding to the first special game state or the second special game state. a control means;
Based on one game ball entering the starting ball entering means, a payout process of one prize ball preset corresponding to the starting ball entering means is executed, and a game ball is entered into the specific ball entering means. a payout control means for executing payout processing of a predetermined number (1 or more, for example 10) of prize balls preset corresponding to the specific ball entry means based on one entry of the
A plurality of the first special game states having different opening/closing patterns of the specific ball-entering means can be generated,
The mode at the beginning of the opening/closing pattern of the specific ball entering means (for example, the first round) related to a predetermined first special game state (for example, JUB jackpot) among the plurality of first special game states is the second special game state. A gaming machine characterized in that the opening/closing pattern of the specific ball-entering means related to the game state is more disadvantageous to the player than the opening/closing pattern.

According to the above means 2, the same effects as those of the above means 1 can be obtained. Here, the reason why the ``mode of the opening/closing pattern of the specific ball-entering means'' is ``a disadvantageous mode for the player'' is that, for example, the number of game balls entering the specific ball-entering means per unit time is the second special game. It means that it will be in a state less than the state (a state in which the ball-in percentage is smaller than the second special game state). Specific examples include a short opening time of the opening/closing member, a small number of openings of the opening/closing member, and a small opening amount (opening angle) of the opening/closing member.

Means 3. a launching means for launching a game ball;
a game area in which the launched game ball is guided;
starting ball entry means arranged in the game area;
A first lottery means for performing a first winning lottery (for example, a jackpot lottery) with a first winning probability due to the entry of a game ball into the starting ball entry means;
A second lottery means for performing a second winning lottery (for example, a small lottery lottery) with a second winning probability higher than the first winning probability due to the entry of the game ball into the starting ball entering means;
Specific ball entry means (e.g., large winning opening) having at least one opening/closing member that can be displaced between an open state in which game balls flowing down the game area can enter and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter )When,
Generation of a first special game state for generating a first special game state advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot state in which the player obtains a large number of game balls) when a winning result is obtained by the first lottery. means and
a second special game state generating means for generating a second special game state (for example, a small winning state) that is less advantageous to the player than the first special game state when a winning result is obtained by the second lottery; ,
When the first special game state or the second special game state occurs, specific opening and closing for controlling the opening and closing of the specific ball entry means in a predetermined opening and closing pattern corresponding to the first special game state or the second special game state. a control means;
Based on one game ball entering the starting ball entering means, a payout process of one prize ball preset corresponding to the starting ball entering means is executed, and a game ball is entered into the specific ball entering means. a payout control means for executing payout processing of a predetermined number (1 or more, for example 10) of prize balls preset corresponding to the specific ball entry means based on one entry of the
A plurality of the first special game states having different opening/closing patterns of the specific ball-entering means can be generated,
The mode at the beginning of the opening/closing pattern of the specific ball entering means (for example, the first round) related to a predetermined first special game state (for example, JUB jackpot) among the plurality of first special game states is the second special game state. A gaming machine characterized in that the opening/closing pattern of the specific ball-entering means related to the game state is more advantageous for the player than the opening/closing pattern.

According to the above means 3, the same effects as those of the above means 1 can be obtained. Here, the ``form of the opening/closing pattern of the specific ball-entering means'' is described as ``an advantageous form for the player'' because, for example, the number of game balls entering the specific ball-entering means per unit time is the second special game. It means that the state is more than the state (the state where the ball-in percentage is higher than the second special game state). Specific examples include a long opening time of the opening/closing member, a large number of openings of the opening/closing member, and a large opening amount (opening angle) of the opening/closing member.

Therefore, according to the above means 3, the ball-entering ratio to the specific ball-entering means at the beginning of the first special game state (for example, JUB jackpot) is better than the second special game state (for example, small win), i.e. After making the player expect that the first special game state will occur, the first special game state occurs, and the game property that makes the player think that it has happened is generated, and the player feels that the first special game state has occurred. Interest can be improved.

However, the mode at the beginning (eg, first round) of the opening/closing pattern of the specific ball-entering means related to the first special game state (eg, JUB jackpot) is the mode of the opening/closing pattern of the specific ball-entering means related to the second special game state. For example, when the specific ball entry means relating to the first special game state is opened for "0.4 seconds" for the opening time of the specific ball entry means relating to the second special game state, The initial state of the opening/closing pattern of the specific ball-entering means related to the first special game state, such as setting the opening time to "0.5 seconds", and the opening/closing pattern of the specific ball-entering means related to the second special game state. It is preferable not to make a big difference in the advantage of Further, the number of game balls entering the specific ball entering means during one opening/closing operation of the opening/closing member of the specific ball entering means is the maximum number of balls entering the specific ball entering means per one opening/closing operation of the opening/closing member. It is preferable that the opening/closing member is opened only for a time that does not reach the number.

Means 4. a launching means for launching a game ball;
a game area in which the launched game ball is guided;
A game ball is provided so as to be able to enter at a position where the game ball fired (for example, "left-handed") by the shooting means can reach at least the first area in the game area. a first starting ball entry means;
When provided at a position where a game ball fired (for example, "right shot") by the shooting means can reach at least the second area of the game area, and a predetermined opening condition is established. (For example, when a high support mode is granted, or when an open lottery is won, etc.), a closed state in which a game ball cannot or is difficult to enter, and an open state in which a game ball can or is easily entered a second starting ball entry means having at least one opening and closing member displaceable between
A first lottery means for performing a first winning lottery (for example, a jackpot lottery) with a first winning probability due to the entry of a game ball into the first start ball entry means or the second start ball entry means;
a second lottery means for performing a second winning lottery (for example, a small winning lottery) with a second winning probability higher than the first winning probability due to the entry of the game ball into the second starting ball entering means; ,
a first display means for performing a stop display in a specific mode based on the lottery result of the first win-or-fail lottery resulting from the entry of the game ball into the first starting ball entry means after performing the variable display;
After performing the variable display, a second display that performs a stop display in a specific mode based on the lottery result of the first winning lottery or the second winning lottery resulting from the entry of the game ball into the second starting ball entry means. means and
an open state provided at a position where only the game ball shot by the shooting means can reach so as to pass through the second area, and a game ball flowing down the second area can enter; a specific ball entry means (e.g., a large winning opening) having at least one opening/closing member that can be displaced between a closed state in which a ball cannot be entered;
Generation of a first special game state for generating a first special game state advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot state in which the player obtains a large number of game balls) when a winning result is obtained by the first lottery. means and
a second special game state generating means for generating a second special game state (for example, a small winning state) that is less advantageous to the player than the first special game state when a winning result is obtained by the second lottery; ,
When the first special game state or the second special game state occurs, specific opening and closing for controlling the opening and closing of the specific ball entry means in a predetermined opening and closing pattern corresponding to the first special game state or the second special game state. a control means;
Payout processing of a predetermined number (1 or more, for example, 5) of prize balls set in advance corresponding to the first start ball entry means based on one entry of the game ball to the first start ball entry means Execute, and execute a payout process of one prize ball preset corresponding to the second start ball entry means based on one entry of the game ball to the second start ball entry means, and the specific entry a payout control means for executing payout processing of a predetermined number (1 or more, for example 10) of prize balls set in advance corresponding to the specific ball entry means based on one entry of a game ball into the ball means; prepared,
A plurality of the first special game states having different opening/closing patterns of the specific ball-entering means can be generated,
A predetermined first special game state (for example, JUB jackpot) out of the plurality of first special game states is determined by the first lottery means due to the entry of the game ball into the second start ball entry means. In a configuration that can only be generated by a lottery,
A mode at the beginning (for example, the first round) of the opening and closing pattern of the specific ball-entering means relating to a predetermined first special game state (for example, JUB jackpot) among the plurality of first special game states, and the second special game state. A gaming machine characterized in that the opening/closing pattern of the specific ball-entering means according to the game state is the same.

According to the above means 4, the player normally plays the game in a shooting mode in which the game ball is shot toward the first area (first start ball entry means), and the first special game state occurs. In that case, the game is played by switching to a shooting mode in which the game ball is shot toward the second area (specific ball entry means).

On the other hand, when the predetermined opening condition is established, the player directs the player to the second starting ball entry means (second area), which makes it easier to enter the ball, in order to obtain more opportunities for the first lottery. A game is played in a shooting mode in which a game ball is shot by pressing. As a result, when the predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the same effect as the above means 1 can be obtained.

In particular, when the predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the state at the beginning of the opening and closing pattern of the specific ball entry means related to the predetermined first special game state among the plurality of first special game states, and the second special A situation occurs in which the opening/closing pattern of the specific ball-entering means relating to the gaming state is the same. That is, at least at the beginning of the predetermined first special game state, it is indistinguishable from the second special game state, and then develops into the first special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the second special game state. A situation arises. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

In addition, when the predetermined opening condition is established, more opportunities for the first winning lottery and the second winning lottery can be obtained in a shorter period of time, and more first special game state and second lottery can be obtained in a shorter period of time. 2 It becomes easier to win the special game state.

In addition, when the player plays the game in a shooting mode in which the game is shot toward the second area (second starting ball entry means) and wins the first special game state or the second special game state, the shooting is performed. The game ball can enter the specific ball entering means as it is without changing the mode. As a result, the game can be played efficiently without wasting the held balls. In addition, there are few missing balls.

Furthermore, for the amusement arcade side, compared to a configuration in which only one starting ball entry means is provided, having a plurality of start ball entry means provides a balance between granting a lottery opportunity to players and paying out prize balls, that is, It becomes possible to more easily perform the nail adjustment of the game machine based on the profit balance between the game parlor side and the player side. In particular, when the number of awarded balls to be paid out according to the first starting ball-entering means and the second starting ball-entering means is made different, the effect becomes greater.

Means 5. a launching means for launching a game ball;
a game area in which the launched game ball is guided;
A game ball is provided so as to be able to enter at a position where the game ball fired (for example, "left-handed") by the shooting means can reach at least the first area in the game area. a first starting ball entry means;
When provided at a position where a game ball fired (for example, "right shot") by the shooting means can reach at least the second area of the game area, and a predetermined opening condition is established. (For example, when a high support mode is granted, or when an open lottery is won, etc.), a closed state in which a game ball cannot or is difficult to enter, and an open state in which a game ball can or is easily entered a second starting ball entry means having at least one opening and closing member displaceable between
A first lottery means for performing a first winning lottery (for example, a jackpot lottery) with a first winning probability due to the entry of a game ball into the first start ball entry means or the second start ball entry means;
a second lottery means for performing a second winning lottery (for example, a small winning lottery) with a second winning probability higher than the first winning probability due to the entry of the game ball into the second starting ball entering means; ,
a first display means for performing a stop display in a specific mode based on the lottery result of the first win-or-fail lottery resulting from the entry of the game ball into the first starting ball entry means after performing the variable display;
After performing the variable display, a second display that performs a stop display in a specific mode based on the lottery result of the first winning lottery or the second winning lottery resulting from the entry of the game ball into the second starting ball entry means. means and
an open state provided at a position where only the game ball shot by the shooting means can reach so as to pass through the second area, and a game ball flowing down the second area can enter; a specific ball entry means (e.g., a large winning opening) having at least one opening/closing member that can be displaced between a closed state in which a ball cannot be entered;
Generation of a first special game state for generating a first special game state advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot state in which the player obtains a large number of game balls) when a winning result is obtained by the first lottery. means and
a second special game state generating means for generating a second special game state (for example, a small winning state) that is less advantageous to the player than the first special game state when a winning result is obtained by the second lottery; ,
When the first special game state or the second special game state occurs, specific opening and closing for controlling the opening and closing of the specific ball entry means in a predetermined opening and closing pattern corresponding to the first special game state or the second special game state. a control means;
Payout processing of a predetermined number (1 or more, for example, 5) of prize balls set in advance corresponding to the first start ball entry means based on one entry of the game ball to the first start ball entry means Execute, and execute a payout process of one prize ball preset corresponding to the second start ball entry means based on one entry of the game ball to the second start ball entry means, and the specific entry a payout control means for executing payout processing of a predetermined number (1 or more, for example 10) of prize balls set in advance corresponding to the specific ball entry means based on one entry of a game ball into the ball means; prepared,
A plurality of the first special game states having different opening/closing patterns of the specific ball-entering means can be generated,
A predetermined first special game state (for example, JUB jackpot) out of the plurality of first special game states is determined by the first lottery means due to the entry of the game ball into the second start ball entry means. In a configuration that can only be generated by a lottery,
The mode at the beginning of the opening/closing pattern of the specific ball entering means (for example, the first round) related to a predetermined first special game state (for example, JUB jackpot) among the plurality of first special game states is the second special game state. A gaming machine characterized in that the opening/closing pattern of the specific ball-entering means related to the game state is more disadvantageous to the player than the opening/closing pattern.

According to the means 5, the same effect as the means 2 and 4 can be obtained.

Means 6. a launching means for launching a game ball;
a game area in which the launched game ball is guided;
A game ball is provided so as to be able to enter at a position where the game ball fired (for example, "left-handed") by the shooting means can reach at least the first area in the game area. a first starting ball entry means;
When provided at a position where a game ball fired (for example, "right shot") by the shooting means can reach at least the second area of the game area, and a predetermined opening condition is established. (For example, when a high support mode is granted, or when an open lottery is won, etc.), a closed state in which a game ball cannot or is difficult to enter, and an open state in which a game ball can or is easily entered a second starting ball entry means having at least one opening and closing member displaceable between
A first lottery means for performing a first winning lottery (for example, a jackpot lottery) with a first winning probability due to the entry of a game ball into the first start ball entry means or the second start ball entry means;
a second lottery means for performing a second winning lottery (for example, a small winning lottery) with a second winning probability higher than the first winning probability due to the entry of the game ball into the second starting ball entering means; ,
a first display means for performing a stop display in a specific mode based on the lottery result of the first win-or-fail lottery resulting from the entry of the game ball into the first starting ball entry means after performing the variable display;
After performing the variable display, a second display that performs a stop display in a specific mode based on the lottery result of the first winning lottery or the second winning lottery resulting from the entry of the game ball into the second starting ball entry means. means and
an open state provided at a position where only the game ball shot by the shooting means can reach so as to pass through the second area, and a game ball flowing down the second area can enter; a specific ball entry means (e.g., a large winning opening) having at least one opening/closing member that can be displaced between a closed state in which a ball cannot be entered;
Generation of a first special game state for generating a first special game state advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot state in which the player obtains a large number of game balls) when a winning result is obtained by the first lottery. means and
a second special game state generating means for generating a second special game state (for example, a small winning state) that is less advantageous to the player than the first special game state when a winning result is obtained by the second lottery; ,
When the first special game state or the second special game state occurs, specific opening and closing for controlling the opening and closing of the specific ball entry means in a predetermined opening and closing pattern corresponding to the first special game state or the second special game state. a control means;
Payout processing of a predetermined number (1 or more, for example, 5) of prize balls set in advance corresponding to the first start ball entry means based on one entry of the game ball to the first start ball entry means Execute, and execute a payout process of one prize ball preset corresponding to the second start ball entry means based on one entry of the game ball to the second start ball entry means, and the specific entry a payout control means for executing payout processing of a predetermined number (1 or more, for example 10) of prize balls set in advance corresponding to the specific ball entry means based on one entry of a game ball into the ball means; prepared,
A plurality of the first special game states having different opening/closing patterns of the specific ball-entering means can be generated,
A predetermined first special game state (for example, JUB jackpot) out of the plurality of first special game states is determined by the first lottery means due to the entry of the game ball into the second start ball entry means. In a configuration that can only be generated by a lottery,
The mode at the beginning of the opening/closing pattern of the specific ball entering means (for example, the first round) related to a predetermined first special game state (for example, JUB jackpot) among the plurality of first special game states is the second special game state. A gaming machine characterized in that the opening/closing pattern of the specific ball-entering means related to the game state is more advantageous for the player than the opening/closing pattern.

According to the above means 6, the same effect as the above means 3 and 4 can be obtained.

Means 7. The first special game state generating means is
It is configured to be able to generate a plurality of types of the first special game state with different game values (for example, lottery mode, number of support, number of rounds, etc.) given to the player,
The entry of the game ball into the second starting ball entry means is more important than the first special game state generated based on the first lottery resulting from the entry of the game ball into the first start ball entry means. The first special game state generated based on the first win-or-fail lottery resulting from the above is characterized in that the ratio of imparting game values advantageous to the player (for example, high probability mode) is increased. The game machine according to any one of means 4 to 6.

According to the above means 7, when the game ball enters the second starting ball-entering means than when the game ball enters the first starting ball-entering means, the first special game having a higher game value is obtained. The probability of winning the game state (distribution probability) is increased. As a result, when the predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the state is such that more game balls are likely to enter the second start ball entry means. It becomes possible to obtain more 1 special game states.

However, if the game machine is adjusted so as to make it difficult for the game ball to enter the second start ball entry means, the player may not be able to fully enjoy the above merits. On the other hand, in this means, the number of payout balls for one game ball entering the second starting ball entering means is set to one, so that the game ball enters the second starting ball entering means. Since it becomes easier for the game store to adjust the nails of the game machine, etc., it is possible to suppress the occurrence of the above-described problems.

Means 8. The lottery result of the first win-or-fail lottery resulting from the entry of the game ball into the first starting ball entry means is stored, and the variable display executed by the first display means based on the lottery result has already been executed. a first holding means for waiting until after the end of the displayed variable display;
A lottery result of the first winning lottery or the second winning lottery resulting from the entry of the game ball into the second starting ball entry means is stored, and executed by the second display means based on the lottery result. a second holding means for waiting the variable display until after the end of the variable display that has already been executed;
of means 4 to 7, characterized in that when there is a variable display waiting by the first holding means and the second holding means, the variable display waiting by the second holding means is preferentially executed; The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

According to the means 8, when the predetermined opening condition is established, a state in which more game balls are likely to be entered into the second starting ball entering means, and a variable display relating to the entering ball is displayed. Since it can be consumed preferentially, more first win/fail lotteries and second win/fail lotteries can be executed in a shorter period of time, and more first special game states and second special game states can be played in a shorter period of time. Easier to get elected.

However, if the game machine is adjusted so as to make it difficult for the game ball to enter the second start ball entry means, the player may not be able to fully enjoy the above merits. In particular, under the configuration of the means 7, the frequency of lottery (variable display) relating to the second starting ball-entering means, which is more advantageous to the player, is reduced, and the first start-up ball-entering means, which is relatively less advantageous, is used. Such a lottery (variable display) is likely to be performed, and there is a risk that the player may win the first special game state that is not advantageous to the player.

On the other hand, in this means, the number of payout balls for one game ball entering the second starting ball entering means is set to one, so that the game ball enters the second starting ball entering means. Since it becomes easier for the game store to adjust the nails of the game machine, etc., it is possible to suppress the occurrence of the above-described problems.

Means 9. Trigger ball entry means (for example, a through gate) provided at a position where only the game ball shot by the shooting means can reach so as to pass through the second area;
a third lottery means for performing a third winning lottery (for example, an open lottery) with a third winning probability due to the entry or passage of the game ball into the opportunity ball entry means;
a third display means for performing a stop display in a specific mode based on the lottery result of the third lottery after performing the variable display,
At least when a winning result is obtained by the third lottery, the predetermined opening condition is established,
The second starting ball entry means
When the predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the closed state is switched to the open state, and when a predetermined time elapses or when a predetermined number of game balls enter, the opening/closing process can be executed a predetermined number of times. The gaming machine according to any one of means 4 to 8, characterized in that

Means 10. At least the game state can be switched between a low ball entry state in which the ratio of the open state to the closed state per unit time in the second starting ball entry means is relatively low and a relatively high ball entry state. 9. The game machine according to means 9, characterized by comprising ball entry state switching means.

According to the means 10, during the high ball entry state, the ratio of the second starting ball entry means in the open state to the closed state per unit time increases, so the second ball entry means is higher than in the low ball entry state. The number of prizes won will increase. Therefore, more lottery opportunities for the first win/fail lottery and second win/fail lottery can be obtained in a shorter period of time, making it easier to win more first special game states and second special game states in a shorter period of time. In addition, during the high ball entry state, the total number of prize balls paid out inevitably increases compared to the low ball entry state, so the decrease in the number of balls held is relatively small, and the player can reduce the number of balls held. , and can concentrate on the game for winning the first special game state and the second special game state.

Means 11. The gaming machine according to means 10, wherein the high ball entry state is a state that satisfies at least one of the following configurations (1) to (5).

(1) A state in which the variable display time on the third display means is shortened compared to the low ball entry state (2) The specified time related to the opening/closing process of the second start ball entry means is compared to the low ball entry state or a state in which the specified number is increased compared to the low ball entry state. (4) A state in which the winning probability in the third lottery is higher than the winning probability in the low ball entry state According to the means 11, the high ball entry state is (1 ) to (4) in any combination [for example, (1), (2), (3), (4), (1) and (2), (1) and (3), (1) and ( 4), (2) and (3), (2) and (4), (3) and (4), (1) and (2) and (3), (1) and (2) and (4) , (1) and (3) and (4), (2) and (3) and (4), (1) and (2) and (3) and (4)].

Means 12. The specific opening/closing control means, when the first special game state or the second special game state occurs, sets the specific input as a predetermined opening/closing pattern corresponding to the first special game state or the second special game state. 12. The game machine according to any one of means 1 to 11, wherein the game machine is configured to be able to perform a predetermined opening/closing operation (eg, "short opening") of the ball means a predetermined number of times (eg, "five times").

In addition, the above-mentioned "predetermined opening/closing operation" may be, for example, "After switching the opening/closing member of the specific ball-entering means from the closed state to the open state, the closing state is performed once after a specified period of time has elapsed. "Opening and closing operation", "After switching the opening and closing member of the specific ball entry means from the closed state to the open state, it will be closed when a specified time has elapsed or when a specified number of game balls enter the specific ball entry means. The opening and closing operation is performed once until the state is established.

Moreover, it is good also as a structure which provided the "predetermined opening-and-closing operation" with several patterns. As the "predetermined opening and closing operation", for example, the above-mentioned specified time during which the game ball cannot enter the specific ball entering means is set shorter than the game ball shooting interval (for example, 0.6 seconds) by the shooting means. "Open" and "Long Open" set longer than the firing interval.

Therefore, under the configuration of this means, in the configuration including the configuration of the above means 1, 4, etc., "execution of the predetermined opening and closing operation at the beginning of the specific ball entry means related to the predetermined first special game state the number of times and the number of executions of the predetermined opening/closing operation of the specific ball-entering means related to the second special game state are the same", "the specific ball-entering means related to the predetermined first special game state The opening time related to the predetermined opening/closing operation at the beginning of the game is the same as the opening time related to the predetermined opening/closing operation of the specific ball-entering means related to the second special game state. The opening amount (opening angle) of the opening/closing member associated with the predetermined opening/closing operation at the beginning of the specific ball entering means relating to the first special game state, and the predetermined opening angle of the specific ball entering means relating to the second special game state and the amount of opening of the opening and closing member related to the opening and closing operation of ''.

In addition, under the configuration of this means, in the configuration including the configuration of the above means 2, 5, etc., "execution of the predetermined opening and closing operation at the beginning of the specific ball entry means related to the predetermined first special game state number of times is less than the number of executions of the predetermined opening/closing operation of the specific ball-entering means associated with the second special game state", "start of the specific ball-entering means associated with the predetermined first special game state The initial opening time associated with the predetermined opening/closing operation is shorter than the opening time associated with the predetermined opening/closing operation of the specific ball-entering means associated with the second special game state," "the predetermined first special The opening amount of the opening/closing member associated with the predetermined opening/closing operation at the beginning of the specific ball-entering means associated with the game state is equal to the opening amount associated with the predetermined opening/closing operation of the specific ball-entering means associated with the second special game state. be smaller than the opening amount of the opening/closing member".

In addition, under the configuration of this means, in the configuration including the configuration of the above means 3, 6, etc., "execution of the predetermined opening and closing operation at the beginning of the specific ball entry means related to the predetermined first special game state the number of times is greater than the number of executions of the predetermined opening/closing operation of the specific ball-entering means associated with the second special game state," and "start of the specific ball-entering means associated with the first special game state. The initial opening time associated with the predetermined opening/closing action is longer than the opening time associated with the predetermined opening/closing action of the specific ball-entering means associated with the second special game state," "the predetermined first special The opening amount of the opening/closing member associated with the predetermined opening/closing operation at the beginning of the specific ball-entering means associated with the game state is equal to the opening amount associated with the predetermined opening/closing operation of the specific ball-entering means associated with the second special game state. An example is "to be greater than the opening amount of the opening/closing member".

Means 13. The opening and closing pattern of the specific ball-entering means related to the predetermined first special game state is different from the mode (for example, "short opening") at the beginning of the start (for example, the first round), after that (for example, after the second round). 13. The game machine according to any one of means 1 to 12, characterized in that the mode is a mode more advantageous to the player (for example, "long open").

According to the above-described means 13, the mode becomes more advantageous to the player, so that the player's sense of expectation can be further enhanced.

Means 14. Informing means capable of informing that the first special game state occurs when the first special game state occurs,
The notification means, when the predetermined first special game state occurs, the mode (for example, the first round) at the beginning of the opening and closing pattern of the specific ball-entering means related to the predetermined first special game state ( 13. The game machine according to any one of means 1 to 12, characterized in that, after completion of the opening/closing operation, it is notified that the predetermined first special game state will occur.

According to the above-mentioned means 14, the effect of making the predetermined first special game state indistinguishable from the second special game state at the beginning of the start is made more reliable, thereby further improving the interest of the player. be able to.

Alternatively, for example, "At the beginning of the opening/closing pattern of the specific ball-entering means in the predetermined first special game state (for example, the first round), the number of balls entered into the specific ball-entering means is predetermined. At the timing when the number is exceeded, it is possible to notify that the predetermined first special game state will occur. With such a configuration, similar effects can be obtained.

Means 15. Suggestion means capable of suggesting that the first special game state will occur when the first special game state occurs,
The suggesting means, when the predetermined first special game state occurs, at the beginning of the opening/closing pattern of the specific ball-entering means related to the predetermined first special game state (for example, the first round), the 13. The game machine according to any one of means 1 to 12, characterized by suggesting that a predetermined first special game state will occur.

According to the means 15, it is possible to make the player have a stronger expectation that the game will develop into the first special game state that is advantageous to the player. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest of the player.

For example, when a sound generating means is provided as a suggesting means and a ball is entered into the specific ball entering means at the beginning of the opening/closing pattern of the specific ball entering means relating to the predetermined first special game state (for example, the first round). and the ball-entering sound generated when a ball enters the specific ball-entering means during the opening/closing pattern of the specific ball-entering means relating to the second special game state. .

Means 16. A probability state switching means capable of switching at least the game state between a high probability state in which the winning probability of the first special game state is relatively high and a low probability state in which the winning probability is relatively low. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 15.

According to the above means 16, during the high-probability state, it is easier to win the first special game state in a shorter period of time than during the low-probability state.

Means 17. In any one of means 1 to 16, the game machine is a pachinko machine. The basic structure of the pachinko machine is provided with a handle as an operation means, and game balls are shot into the game area according to the operation of the handle.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Pachinko machine 18... Handle 30... Game board 32... Variable prize winning device 32a... Large prize winning opening 32b... Opening/closing plate 33A... Upper starting winning opening 33B... Lower starting winning opening 34... Through gate, 35... variable display device unit, 37... electric accessories, 37a... movable wings, 42... decoration pattern display device, 43L... first special display device, 43R... second special display device, 44... holding lamp, 45... display control Device, 46a... First holding lamp, 46b... Second holding lamp, 60... Launching device, 261... Main control device, 262... Sub control device, 311... Dispensing control device, TA1 to TA4, TB1 to TB4... Holding image, W3a... First reservation display area, W3b... Second reservation display area, W4... Support count display area, Xj... Game state determination value.

Claims (1)

a launching means for launching a game ball;
a game area in which the launched game ball is guided;
a center frame provided so as to surround a predetermined area of a predetermined display device in the game area;
In the game area, at least at a position where the game ball fired by the shooting means so as to pass through the left side area of the center frame can reach, a first start input provided so that the game ball can enter ball means;
In the game area, it is provided at a position where only game balls shot by the shooting means so as to pass through the right side area of the center frame can reach, and game balls flowing down the right side area can enter. Opportunity entry means and
In the game area, provided at a position where the game ball shot by the shooting means can reach at least the right side area of the center frame and at a downstream position from the trigger ball entry means , at least the A closed state in which a game ball cannot or is difficult to enter and an open state in which a game ball can or is easily entered when a predetermined opening condition is established based on the entry into the trigger ball entry means. a second actuation ball entry means having at least one opening and closing member displaceable between
A first lottery means for performing a first winning lottery with a first winning probability due to the entry of a game ball into the first start ball entry means or the second start ball entry means;
A second lottery means for performing a second lottery lottery with a second winning probability higher than the first winning probability due to the entry of the game ball into the second starting ball entering means;
a first display means for performing a stop display in a specific mode based on the lottery result of the first win-or-fail lottery resulting from the entry of the game ball into the first starting ball entry means after performing the variable display;
After performing the variable display, a second display that performs a stop display in a specific mode based on the lottery result of the first winning lottery or the second winning lottery resulting from the entry of the game ball into the second starting ball entry means. means and
A position that only the game ball shot by the shooting means can reach so as to pass through the right side area of the center frame, and is upstream of the second starting ball entering means and further than the opportunity ball entering means. Specific having at least one opening/closing member provided at a downstream position and displaceable between an open state in which game balls flowing down the right side area can enter and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter. a ball entry means;
a first special game state generating means for generating a first special game state advantageous to the player when a winning result is obtained by the first lottery;
a second special game state generating means for generating a second special game state that is less advantageous to the player than the first special game state when a winning result is obtained by the second lottery;
a specific opening/closing control means for controlling opening/closing of the specific ball-entering means when the first special game state or the second special game state occurs,
The first starting ball entry means is provided at a position where it is difficult for the game ball shot by the shooting means to pass through the right side area of the center frame,
The second starting ball entry means is provided at a position where it is difficult for the game ball shot by the shooting means to pass through the left side area of the center frame ,
The first special game state generating means is
When a predetermined condition is satisfied due to the game ball entering the second starting ball entering means, the specific ball entering means executes opening/closing control in a predetermined opening/closing mode corresponding to the second special game state. A gaming machine capable of generating a predetermined first special game state in which a predetermined notification that the first special game state is generated is performed after the first special game state is generated.

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