JP7198061B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine for executing games.

Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, there has been known a gaming machine that makes it easy to store game balls that have won a prize in a variable prize winning device during a so-called double role, and increases the V winning rate by causing the stored game balls to flow down. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-149497 A

The prior art described above is a technique for increasing the V winning rate when certain conditions are met, but the game is monotonous.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a technology that can bring out new playability.

The present invention employs the following solutions to solve the above problems. It should be noted that the following expressions in parentheses are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited thereto. Further, the present invention can be an invention that includes at least one of the invention-specifying matters shown in the following means for solving the problem. Furthermore, each of the matters specifying the invention shown in the following solutions can be converted into a higher-level concept by adding elements that limit the matters specifying the invention, or can be made into a higher-level concept by deleting elements that limit the matters specifying the invention. .

Solution 1: The gaming machine of the present solution has lottery execution means for executing a predetermined lottery when a lottery opportunity occurs during a game, and after the symbols are displayed in a variable manner when the predetermined lottery is executed, A symbol display means for stop-displaying the symbols in a manner according to the lottery result of the predetermined lottery; winning type determining means for determining whether to win, a variable prize winning device that shifts from a closed state to an open state that facilitates entry of game balls when prescribed conditions are satisfied during a game, and the result of the predetermined lottery. corresponds to winning and the symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined winning manner by the symbol display means, the variable winning device is shifted from the closed state to the open state assuming that the prescribed conditions are satisfied. a special game execution means for executing a special game to cause a special game to be played; a special area provided inside the variable winning device through which a game ball can pass; Advantageous game state transition means for shifting to an advantageous game state that is more advantageous than the game state of , and a numerical value counted during the execution of the special game executed due to the special winning type reaching a prescribed value. Then, the game machine is characterized by comprising control means for changing the probability that the game ball passes through the special area.

This solution has the following configuration.
(1) When a lottery opportunity occurs during a game (a game ball enters a starting winning hole), a predetermined lottery (special symbol lottery) is executed.
(2) When the predetermined lottery of (1) above is executed, after the symbols (special symbols) are variably displayed, the symbols are stopped and displayed in a manner according to the lottery results of the predetermined lottery of (1) above. .

(3) When a winning result is obtained in the predetermined lottery of (1) above, any of a plurality of winning types (small winning design 1, small winning design 2) including at least a special winning type (small winning design 2) Determine if applicable.

(4) When the prescribed conditions (the condition that the special symbols are stopped and displayed in the form of a big win or a small win, the condition that the game ball passes through a specific area during the small win game) are met during the game, the closed state is lifted. A variable winning device (special electric accessory, attacker, attacker with specific area, attacker with probability variable area, attacker with time saving area) that shifts to an open state that facilitates entry of game balls is provided.

(5) If the result of the predetermined lottery in (1) above corresponds to winning and the symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined winning mode, the above (4) ), a special game is executed to shift the variable winning device from the closed state to the open state. The special game is a small winning game or a big winning game. In the special game, the variable winning device of (4) is shifted from the closed state to the open state over a predetermined time (eg, 1.8 to 29 seconds), or a predetermined number of times (eg, 2 to 9 times) within a predetermined time. (4) is executed by performing the unit game for shifting the variable winning device from the closed state to the open state for a specified number of times (for example, at least once) until a game ball is entered.

(6) Inside the variable winning device of (4) above, a special area through which game balls can pass is provided. The special area may be a specific area (area for generating a big hit), a probability variable area (area for shifting to a high probability state), a time saving area (for moving to a time reduction state area).

(7) When the game ball passes through the special area of (6) above during execution of the special game of (5) above, the game state is shifted to an advantageous game state that is more advantageous than the predetermined game state. When the "predetermined gaming state" is the small winning gaming state, the "advantageous gaming state" is the big winning gaming state. Further, when the "predetermined gaming state" is a low probability non-time reduction state, the "advantageous gaming state" is a low probability non-time reduction state, a high probability non-time reduction state, or a high probability time reduction state.

(8) When the numerical value counted during the execution of the special game executed by falling under the special winning type reaches a prescribed value (for example, when 28.572 seconds are counted down to 0 seconds), the game ball is special. The probability of passing through the area can be changed. "Making variable" includes increasing or decreasing the probability of a game ball passing through the special area. As a method of changing the probability that the game ball passes through the special area, for example, it can be realized by changing the movement pattern of the movable body that affects the movement of the game ball.

Thus, according to this solution means, when the numerical value counted during the execution of the special game reaches the specified value, the probability that the game ball passes through the special area can be changed, so during the execution of the special game The ease of passing through the special area changes before and after the time when the counted value reaches the specified value. Therefore, it is possible to change the probability that the game ball passes through the special area according to the numerical value counted during the execution of the special game executed by matching the special winning type, and it is possible to exhibit new game characteristics. .

Solution 2: The gaming machine of the present solution means is provided inside the variable winning device in any of the above-described solution means, performs a certain operation when a predetermined operation opportunity occurs, and performs a certain operation as the certain operation , a difficult action that makes it difficult for the game ball to pass through the special area, and an action that is executed after the execution of the difficult action, making it easier for the game ball to pass through the special area than the difficult action. and a counter value defining means for defining a special counter value corresponding to the special winning type, and the control means is executed when the special winning type is matched. When a numerical value counted during execution of the special game reaches a value corresponding to the special counter value, the game ball can be directed toward the movable body performing the easy action. It is a game machine.

The following features are added to the game machine of this solution means.
(1) Provided inside the variable winning device, when a predetermined operation trigger occurs (when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of a small win or a big win, when the small win game is started, the big win game is started) Then, a certain action is performed, and as a certain action, a difficult action that makes it difficult for the game ball to pass through the special area, and an action that is performed after the difficult action is performed, and the game ball is in the special area a movable body that performs an easy action that makes it easier to pass through than a difficult action;

The movable body is a tower main body that is movable by a main body motor. Further, the movable body may be a wall member that closes the hole, or a movable body (opening/closing member) that opens a specific area.
Difficult actions include actions that continue to rotate the tower body, actions that do not block the hole, actions that short-circuit a specific area (action that opens for about 0.1 to 0.9 seconds), and actions that close a specific area. etc.
Easy games include the action of repeatedly rotating and stopping the tower body, the action of closing a hole, the action of opening a specific area for a long time (opening for about 1.0 to 29.0 seconds), and not closing the specific area. actions and the like.

(2) A counter value defining means is provided for defining a special counter value corresponding to a special winning type. The counter value may be a counter value for measuring time, or may be a counter value for counting the number of wins.
For example, the special winning type defines a special counter value (28.572 seconds) as a counter value for timing the start time of the small winning game.

(3) When the numerical value counted during the execution of the special game executed by matching the special winning type becomes a value corresponding to the special counter value, the game ball is directed to the movable body performing the easy action. make it possible.
Here, the value corresponding to the special counter value is the special counter value or a value based on the special counter value. 0 if counting down the number to be counted.

According to this solving means, when the numerical value counted during the execution of the special game executed by matching the special winning type becomes a value corresponding to the special counter value, the movable body performing the easy action is placed in the game. Since the ball is directed, the special winning type can be positioned as an advantageous winning type that allows the game ball to easily pass through the special area, and the passing rate of the special area changes by falling under the special winning type. It is possible to exhibit playability.

Solution 3: The gaming machine of the present solution means is a game machine according to any one of the above-described solution means, wherein the special counter value is a counter value for timing time, and the special game has a start time set at the beginning. Next, the opening time and the closing time are set, and finally the end time is set. The game machine is characterized in that the counter value for differentiating is defined.

The following features are added to the game machine of this solution means.
(1) A special counter value is a counter value for measuring time. Therefore, the special counter value can be used to time a certain period of time during the special game.
(2) The special game is a game in which the start time (opening time) is set first, then the opening time and closing time are set, and finally the end time (ending time) is set.

(3) The counter value regulating means sets the counter value for differentiating the start time of (1) above between the special winning type (small winning symbol 2) and the winning type other than the special winning type (small winning symbol 1). stipulated.

According to this solving means, since the start time of the special game is differentiated between the special winning type and the winning type other than the special winning type, it is possible to create a fixed waiting time before the variable winning device is opened. It is possible to avoid unintended entry into the variable winning device compared to the method of setting such a fixed waiting time during or after the opening of the variable winning device, and as a result, it is possible to avoid special winning types. Situations that result in unintended non-passage of special areas when applicable can be avoided.

Other Solution Means: The game machine of this solution means comprises a lottery execution means for executing a predetermined lottery when a lottery opportunity occurs during a game, and a symbol display that variably displays when the predetermined lottery is executed. a symbol display means for stop-displaying the symbols in a manner according to the lottery result of the predetermined lottery; and a variable winning device that shifts from a closed state to an open state that facilitates entry of game balls when prescribed conditions are met during a game. and when the result of the predetermined lottery corresponds to winning and the symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined winning manner by the symbol display means, the variable prize winning device is closed on the assumption that the prescribed conditions are satisfied. a special game executing means for executing a special game for shifting from a state to the open state; a special area provided inside the variable winning device through which game balls can pass; Advantageous game state transition means for shifting to an advantageous game state which is more advantageous than a predetermined game state when the special area is passed; When the first numerical value counted during the execution of the special game executed by falling under the second winning type becomes a specified value, the probability of the game ball passing through the special area is reduced. A game machine characterized by comprising control means for making changes possible.

This solution has the following configuration.
(1) When a lottery opportunity occurs during a game (a game ball enters a starting winning hole), a predetermined lottery (special symbol lottery) is executed.
(2) When the predetermined lottery of (1) above is executed, after the symbols (special symbols) are variably displayed, the symbols are stopped and displayed in a manner according to the lottery results of the predetermined lottery of (1) above. .

(3) When a winning result is obtained in the predetermined lottery in (1) above, a plurality of winning types (small It is determined which one of the winning pattern 1 and the small winning pattern 2) corresponds.

(4) When the prescribed conditions (the condition that the special symbols are stopped and displayed in the form of a big win or a small win, the condition that the game ball passes through a specific area during the small win game) are met during the game, the closed state is lifted. A variable winning device (special electric accessory, attacker, attacker with specific area, attacker with probability variable area, attacker with time saving area) that shifts to an open state that facilitates entry of game balls is provided.

(5) If the result of the predetermined lottery in (1) above corresponds to winning and the symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined winning mode, the above (4) ), a special game is executed to shift the variable winning device from the closed state to the open state. The special game is a small winning game or a big winning game. In the special game, the variable winning device of (4) is shifted from the closed state to the open state over a predetermined time (eg, 1.8 to 29 seconds), or a predetermined number of times (eg, 2 to 9 times) within a predetermined time. (4) is executed by performing the unit game for shifting the variable winning device from the closed state to the open state for a specified number of times (for example, at least once) until a game ball is entered.

(6) Inside the variable winning device of (4) above, a special area through which game balls can pass is provided. The special area may be a specific area (area for generating a big hit), a probability variable area (area for shifting to a high probability state), a time saving area (for moving to a time reduction state area).

(7) When the game ball passes through the special area of (6) above during execution of the special game of (5) above, the game state is shifted to an advantageous game state that is more advantageous than the predetermined game state. When the "predetermined gaming state" is the small winning gaming state, the "advantageous gaming state" is the big winning gaming state. Further, when the "predetermined gaming state" is a low probability non-time reduction state, the "advantageous gaming state" is a low probability non-time reduction state, a high probability non-time reduction state, or a high probability time reduction state.

(8) The first numerical value counted during the execution of the special game executed by falling under the first winning type or the number counted during the execution of the special game executed by falling under the second winning type 2 When the numerical value becomes a specified value (for example, when 0.008 seconds are counted down to 0 seconds, or when 28.572 seconds are counted down to 0 seconds), the probability of the game ball passing through the special area is changed. make it possible. "Making variable" includes increasing or decreasing the probability of a game ball passing through the special area. As a method of changing the probability that the game ball passes through the special area, for example, it can be realized by changing the movement pattern of the movable body that affects the movement of the game ball.

In this case, when the first numerical value reaches the specified value, the probability of the game ball passing through the special area can be changed, and even when the second numerical value reaches the specified value, the probability of the game ball passing through the special area is reduced. It may be changeable.
In addition, when the first numerical value becomes a specified value, the probability of the game ball passing through the special area can be changed. It may be immutable.
Furthermore, when the first numerical value reaches a specified value, the probability of the game ball passing through the special area cannot be changed, but when the second numerical value reaches a specified value, the probability of the game ball passing through the special area can be changed. may be

Thus, according to this solution means, when the first numerical value or the second numerical value reaches the specified value, the probability that the game ball passes through the special area can be changed, so the first numerical value or the second numerical value is specified. The ease of passing through the special area changes before and after the time when the value of . Therefore, the probability that the game ball passes through the special area can be changed by the first numerical value corresponding to the first winning kind or the second numerical value corresponding to the second winning kind, and new game characteristics can be exhibited. .

Other Solution Means: The gaming machine of the present solution means is provided inside the variable winning device in any of the above-described solution means, performs a certain operation when a predetermined operation trigger occurs, and performs the certain operation. As a difficult action that makes it difficult for the game ball to pass through the special area, and an action that is executed after the execution of the difficult action, the game ball passing through the special area is more difficult than the difficult action a movable body that performs an easing operation; and counter value defining means that defines a first counter value corresponding to the first winning type and a second counter value corresponding to the second winning type, The control means performs the difficult action when the first numerical value counted during the execution of the special game executed due to the first winning type becomes a value corresponding to the first counter value. The second numerical value counted during the execution of the special game that is executed by making it possible to direct the game ball to the movable body that is in the second winning type is the second counter value. When the value corresponding to is reached, the game ball can be directed to the movable body performing the easy action.

The following features are added to the game machine of this solution means.
(1) Provided inside the variable winning device, when a predetermined operation trigger occurs (when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of a small win or a big win, when the small win game is started, the big win game is started) Then, when the power is turned on), a certain action is performed, and the certain action is a difficult action that makes it difficult for the game ball to pass through the special area, and an action that is performed after the difficult action. There is provided a movable body that performs an easy action that makes it easier for a game ball to pass through a special area than a difficult action.

The movable body is a tower main body that is movable by a main body motor. Further, the movable body may be a wall member that closes the hole, or a movable body (opening/closing member) that opens a specific area.
Difficult actions include actions that continue to rotate the tower body, actions that do not block the hole, actions that short-circuit a specific area (action that opens for about 0.1 to 0.9 seconds), and actions that close a specific area. etc.
Easy games include the action of repeatedly rotating and stopping the tower body, the action of closing a hole, the action of opening a specific area for a long time (opening for about 1.0 to 29.0 seconds), and not closing the specific area. actions and the like.

(2) Counter value defining means for defining a first counter value corresponding to a first winning type and a second counter value corresponding to a second winning type is provided. The first counter value and the second counter value are different values. The first counter value and the second counter value may be counter values for measuring time, or may be counter values for counting the number of winning prizes.
For example, the first winning type defines the first time (0.008 seconds) as the first counter value for timing the start time (opening time) of the small winning game, and the second winning type is the small winning type. The second time (28.572 seconds) is defined as the second counter value for timing the start time of the winning game.

(3) When the first numerical value counted during the execution of the special game executed due to the first winning type reaches a value corresponding to the first counter value, the game ball hits the movable body performing the difficult action. and when the second numerical value counted during the execution of the special game executed due to the second winning type becomes a value corresponding to the second counter value, an easy action is performed. To make it possible to direct a game ball to a movable body.
Here, the value corresponding to the value corresponding to the first counter value is the first counter value or a value based on the first counter value. For example, when the first numerical value to be counted is counted up is the first counter value itself, and is 0 when counting down the first numerical value to be counted.
Further, the value corresponding to the value corresponding to the second counter value is the second counter value or a value based on the second counter value. It is the second counter value itself, and is 0 when the second numerical value to be counted is counted down.

According to this solving means, when the first numerical value becomes a value corresponding to the first counter value, the game ball is directed to the movable body that is performing a difficult motion, and the second numerical value becomes a value corresponding to the second counter value. Then, since the game ball is directed to the movable body that is performing the easy action, the second winning type can be positioned as an advantageous winning type in which the game ball easily passes through the special area. It is possible to exhibit a new playability that the passage rate of the area changes.

On the other hand, the first winning type is positioned as a disadvantageous winning type in which game balls are difficult to pass through the special area. It leaves room to reach a situation where it becomes a value. And in this case, even if it corresponds to the first winning type, the game ball will easily pass through the special area in the same way as the second winning type. , whether or not it is possible to exceed a certain amount of time (the time required for the second numerical value to reach the value corresponding to the second counter value), or whether or not it is possible to exceed a certain number of wins. can demonstrate their sexuality.

Other Solution Means: The game machine of the present solution means, in any one of the above-described solution means, the first counter value and the second counter value are counter values for measuring time, and the special game is , the game is a game in which the start time is set first, then the opening time and closing time are set, and finally the end time is set, and the counter value regulating means determines the first winning type and the second winning type. and the counter value for making the start time different.

The following features are added to the game machine of this solution means.
(1) The first counter value and the second counter value are counter values for measuring time. Therefore, it is possible to time a certain period of time during the special game using the first counter value and the second counter value.
(2) The special game is a game in which the start time (opening time) is set first, then the opening time and closing time are set, and finally the end time (ending time) is set.

(3) The counter value prescribing means prescribes a counter value for differentiating the start time of (1) above between the first winning type and the second winning type.

According to this solving means, since the starting time of the special game is different between the first winning type and the second winning type, a fixed waiting time can be created before the variable winning device is opened, Compared to the method of setting such a fixed waiting time during or after opening the variable winning device, it is possible to avoid unintended entry into the variable winning device, and as a result, it falls under the second winning type. It is possible to avoid a situation in which unintended non-passage to the special area occurs when

According to the present invention, new playability can be exhibited.

1 is a front view of a pachinko machine; FIG. It is a rear view of the pachinko machine. It is a front view showing a game board unit alone. It is the perspective view which showed the central role device from diagonally upper left. It is a figure explaining the detail of a structure of a route distribution part, and the distribution operation|movement in a 1st distribution operation|movement part. It is a figure explaining the detail of a structure of a route distribution part, and the distribution operation|movement in a 1st distribution operation|movement part. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing details of the configuration of the lift guideway; It is a figure which shows the structure of a raising device, and the detail of a drive mechanism. It is a diagram showing how the game ball is raised in the raising device. It is a diagram showing how the game ball is raised in the raising device. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the sorting operation on the first observatory stage; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a portion of the tower main body located inside the first observatory stage; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the sorting operation on the second observatory stage; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a portion of the tower main body located inside the second observatory stage; It is a front view which expands and shows a part of game board unit. It is a block diagram showing various electronic devices installed in the pachinko machine. It is a game flow diagram showing, as an example, the flow of a game played by a pachinko machine. FIG. 11 is a game flow diagram schematically showing the flow of the first sorting action in the first stage executed in the movable ball-entering accessory device; FIG. 10 is a game flow diagram schematically showing the flow of the second sorting action in the second stage executed in the movable ball-entering accessory device; FIG. 10 is a game flow diagram schematically showing the flow of a game in a time shortened state after a big hit; It is a timing chart showing changes in various states that occur through the game flow progressing in the movable ball-entering accessory device. It is a timing chart showing changes in various states that occur through the game flow progressing in the movable ball-entering accessory device. It is a figure which shows the detail of operation|movement of a movable ball entry accessory apparatus. FIG. 11 is a flowchart (1/2) showing an example of a procedure of reset start processing; FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart (2/2) showing an example of a procedure of reset start processing; FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing an example of a procedure of power failure occurrence check processing; 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of interrupt management processing; FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing an example of a procedure of switch input event processing; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure example of a 1st special design memory|storage process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure example of a 2nd special design memory|storage process. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a special game management process. It is a diagram showing a list of the values of the "special game management status" and the state of progress of the special game corresponding to each value. It is a flow chart showing a procedure example of a special symbol variation start waiting process. It is a figure which shows the structure row|line|column of the 1st special design stop design selection table. It is a figure which shows the structure column of a 2nd special design stop design selection table. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a jackpot time accessory device opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a small-hit time accessory device closing process. It is a flow chart showing an example of a procedure of a bonus device operation end process at the time of a small hit. It is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the process of starting operation of the accessory device at the time of a big hit. It is a flow chart showing a procedure example of jackpot time accessory device opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of jackpot time accessory device closing processing. It is a flow chart showing a procedure example of jackpot time accessory device operation end processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure example of time reduction state management processing. 7 is a flow chart showing an example procedure of limiter management processing; 4 is a flow chart showing an example of a procedure of solenoid control processing; 5 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of motor management processing; 9 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of display output management processing; It is a figure which shows the example of the production|presentation performed when it corresponds to the "small hit design 1." It is a continuation diagram which shows the example of the production|presentation performed when it corresponds to the "small hit design 2" (1/2). It is a continuation diagram showing an example of the production performed when it corresponds to the "small hit design 2" (2/2). It is a figure which shows the example of the production|presentation performed when a game ball enters the big prize-winning hole opened at the time of a small hit. It is a figure which shows the example of the production|presentation performed when a game ball enters a chance area|region hole. It is a figure which shows the example of the production|presentation performed when a game ball passes through various area|regions. It is a figure which shows the example of the production|presentation performed when a game ball passes through various area|regions. FIG. 11 is a continuous diagram showing a big-win production performed during a big-hit game when a "10-round big-hit" is achieved (1/4); FIG. 11 is a continuous diagram showing a big win effect executed during a big win game when a "10-round big win" is achieved (2/4); FIG. 11 is a continuous diagram showing a big role performance executed during a big win game when a "10 round big win" is achieved (3/4); FIG. 11 is a continuous diagram showing a big role performance executed during a big win game when a "10 round big win" is achieved (4/4); It is a flowchart which shows the procedure example of production|presentation control processing. It is a flow chart showing a configuration example of production management processing at the time of operation of the movable entrance accessory device. It is a figure which shows the structure of other embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 1st operation example of other embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 2nd operation example of other embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the 1st production|presentation of other embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the 2nd production|presentation of other embodiment.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter abbreviated as "pachinko machine") 1. As shown in FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. The pachinko machine 1 uses game balls as game media. In the game in the pachinko machine 1, each game ball is a medium having a game value, and the privilege (profit) that the player enjoys as a result of the game is, for example, the game ball acquired by the player. can be converted into a game value based on the number of Hereinafter, the overall configuration of the game machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG.

Here, in this specification, the left side as viewed from the player seated facing the pachinko machine 1 is defined as left, the right side as viewed from the player is defined as right, and the upper side as viewed from the player is defined as up. The lower side viewed from the player is referred to as the bottom, the near side viewed from the player is referred to as the front, and the far side viewed from the player is referred to as the rear.

[Overall configuration of game machine]
The pachinko machine 1 mainly includes an outer frame assembly 2, a glass frame unit 4, a tray unit 6 and a plastic frame assembly 7 (game machine frame) as its main body. Out of these, the outer frame assembly 2 is a structure in which wood is combined in a vertically long rectangular shape. is fixed.

The glass frame unit 4, the tray unit 6, and the plastic frame assembly 7 are attached to the island facility via the outer frame assembly 2, and each of these can be opened and closed via a hinge mechanism (not shown). The opening/closing axis of the hinge mechanism (not shown) extends vertically along the left end of the pachinko machine 1 when viewed from the front.

A unified lock unit 9 is provided inside the right edge of the plastic frame assembly 7 (left edge in FIG. 2) as viewed from the front in FIG. Correspondingly, the glass frame unit 4 and the outer frame assembly 2 are also provided with locks (not shown) on the right side edges (rear sides). As shown in FIG. 1, when the glass frame unit 4 and the plastic frame assembly 7 are closed with respect to the outer frame assembly 2, the unified lock unit 9 on the back side locks the glass frame unit 4 and the plastic frame assembly together with the lock. It disables the opening of 7.

A cylinder lock 6a with a keyhole is provided on the right edge of the tray unit 6. As shown in FIG. For example, when the manager of the game hall inserts the special key into the keyhole and twists the cylinder lock 6a clockwise, the unified lock unit 9 operates to open the glass frame unit 4 and the tray unit 6 together with the plastic frame assembly 7. state. When all of these are opened from the outer frame assembly 2 to the front side (moved like a door), the back side of the pachinko machine 1 is exposed on the front side.

On the other hand, when the cylinder lock 6a is twisted counterclockwise, only the locking of the glass frame unit 4 is released while the plastic frame assembly 7 remains locked, so that the glass frame unit 4 can be opened. When the glass frame unit 4 is opened to the front side, the game board unit 8 is directly exposed, and in this state, the manager of the game parlor can remove obstacles such as clogged balls in the board surface. Also, when the glass frame unit 4 is opened, the lock mechanism (not shown) of the tray unit 6 is exposed. When the lock mechanism is released in this state, the tray unit 6 can be opened to the front side with respect to the plastic frame assembly 7 .

Moreover, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with the game board unit 8 as a game unit. The game board unit 8 is supported by the plastic frame assembly 7 behind (inside) the glass frame unit 4 . The game board unit 8 can be attached to and detached from the plastic frame assembly 7 with the glass frame unit 4 opened to the front side, for example. The glass frame unit 4 has a vertically long circular window 4a formed in the center thereof, and a glass unit (no reference numeral) is mounted in the window 4a. The glass unit is, for example, a combination of two transparent plates (glass plates) cut to match the shape of the window 4a. The glass unit is attached to the back side of the glass frame unit 4 via a hinge mechanism (not shown) so as to be opened and closed. A game area 8a (board surface) is formed on the front surface of the game board unit 8, and the game area 8a can be visually recognized by the player from the front side through the window 4a. When the glass frame unit 4 is closed, a space is formed between the inner surface of the glass unit and the board surface to allow the game balls to flow down.

The receiving tray unit 6 has a shape projecting from the outer frame assembly 2 to the front side as a whole, and an upper tray 6b is formed on the upper surface thereof. In the upper tray 6b, game balls lent to the player (rental balls) and game balls obtained by winning prizes (prize balls) can be stored. Further, the tray unit 6 is formed with a lower tray 6c below the upper tray 6b. In the lower tray 6c, the game balls put out while the upper tray 6b is full are stored. The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is a model connected to a CR unit, and the game balls borrowed by the player are sent from the payout device unit 172 on the back side separately from the prize balls to the receiving tray unit 6 (upper tray 6b or lower tray). Dispensed onto a plate 6c).

A lending operation unit 14 is provided on the upper surface of the tray unit 6, and a ball lending button 10 and a return button 12 are arranged in the lending operation unit 14. - 特許庁When the player operates the ball lending button 10 with a valuable medium (for example, a magnetic recording medium, a storage IC built-in medium, etc.) inserted into a CR unit (not shown), the number corresponding to a predetermined number of degrees (for example, 5 degrees) (For example, 125) game balls are rented. For this reason, a frequency display (not shown) is arranged on the upper surface of the lending operation unit 14, and the remaining frequency of the valuable medium inserted in the CR unit is displayed on this frequency display. By operating the return button 12, the player can receive the return of the valuable medium with remaining points. The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has been described as an example of a game machine connected to a CR unit, but it may be a cash machine (a game machine not connected to a CR unit).

Further, on the front surface of the receiving tray unit 6, an upper tray ball removing lever 6d is provided in front of the upper tray 6b, and a lower tray ball removing button 6e is provided in the center before the lower tray 6c. is installed. The player can cause the game balls stored in the upper tray 6b to flow down to the lower tray 6c by sliding the upper tray ball extraction lever 6d to the left, for example. Further, the player can drop and discharge the game balls stored in the lower tray 6c by, for example, pressing the lower tray ball ejection button 6e. The ejected game balls are received, for example, in a ball receiving box (not shown).

A grip unit 16 is installed at the lower right portion of the tray unit 6 . The player operates the grip unit 16 to operate the shooting control board set 174 and can shoot (hit) a game ball toward the game area 8a (ball shooting device, ball shooting means). The shot game ball rises along the left edge of the game board unit 8, is guided by an outer band (not shown), and is thrown into the game area 8a. A large number of obstacle nails (most of which are not shown), windmills (not shown), etc. are arranged in the game area 8a. flow down.

[Board composition]
A relatively large movable ball-entering accessory device 30 (movable ball-entering device, special electric accessory, variable winning device) is installed in the center of the game area 8a. Normal winning openings 22 and 24 are installed on the left and right sides of the movable ball entry accessory device 30. - 特許庁In addition, a left start winning port 26 is provided at the lower left position of the movable ball-entering role device 30, and a middle start-winning prize port 27 is arranged at the lower position of the movable ball-entering role device 30. A starting gate 20 and a variable starting winning device 28 (right starting winning opening 28b) are installed on the right side of the object device 30. As shown in FIG. It should be noted that three or more normal winning openings may be arranged.

The game ball thrown into the game area 8a passes through the starting gate 20 at random in the process of flowing down, or enters the normal winning openings 22, 24, the left starting winning opening 26, the middle starting winning opening. 27, enter the variable start winning device 28 (right start winning port 28b) when activated (when opened), or enter the movable ball access device 30 when activated (when opened). or

A game ball entered into each winning hole is recovered to the back side of the game board unit 8 through a through hole formed in the game board 8b (plywood material constituting the game board unit 8, see FIG. 3).

The variable starting prize winning device 28 operates when a predetermined operating condition is satisfied (when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a win mode), thereby enabling the ball to enter the right starting prize opening 28b. (Normal electric accessories). The variable start-up winning device 28 has, for example, a pair of left and right opening/closing members 28a, and these opening/closing members 28a reciprocate in the left-right direction along the board surface by the action of a link mechanism using, for example, a solenoid (not shown). The left and right opening/closing members 28a are in the closed position with their tips facing upward, and at this time, it is difficult to enter the ball into the right start winning hole 28b (there is no gap for the game ball to enter). . On the other hand, when the variable starting prize winning device 28 operates, the left and right opening/closing members 28a are displaced (expanded) from the closed position toward the open position, and the opening width is expanded left and right to open the right starting prize winning port 28b. . During this time, the variable starting prize winning device 28 is in a state in which the game ball can enter, and can cause the ball to enter the right starting prize winning port 28b (variable starting prize winning means). In addition, at this time, the opening/closing member 28a also functions as a member for guiding the entry of the game ball into the right start winning opening 28b. In addition, the arrangement of the obstructing nails installed in the game board unit 8 basically does not impede the downflow of the game balls toward the variable starting prize winning device 28 (the right starting winning port 28b when opened). However, the game ball does not necessarily enter the variable starting prize winning device 28 (right starting prize winning port 28b) at the time of opening operation, and the ball enters at random. The variable start winning device 28 short-opens (opens 0.06 seconds x 1 time) in the non-shortened state, and long-opens (opens 4 times for a total of 4.1 seconds = 0.5 seconds x 1 time) in the time-shortened state. open + 1.2 seconds x 3 times). Incidentally, a plurality of normal winning symbols may be provided, and the operation pattern of the variable starting winning device 28 may be varied for each of the plurality of winning symbols.

The movable ball-entering accessory device 30 satisfies prescribed conditions during the game (condition that the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of a big win or a small win, condition that the game ball passes through a specific area during a small win game ball). is not satisfied, it maintains a closed state in which entry of a game ball is difficult, and when a prescribed condition is satisfied, it shifts from the closed state to an open state in which entry of a game ball is facilitated.

In addition, the movable ball entry accessory device 30 has a movable piece 30a (so-called blade member) provided at an upper position of the game area 8a. Due to the function of the link mechanism, it reciprocates along the board surface by a predetermined angle.

The movable piece 30a is in a substantially upright state and closes the big winning opening 30b, so that the game ball cannot flow into the movable ball entry accessory device 30.例文帳に追加When the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 is activated, the movable piece 30a is displaced so as to fall down in the left-right direction in the game area 8a centering on the base end thereof, thereby opening the big winning opening 30b, thereby performing a movable ball-entering role. It enables the inflow of the game ball into the object device 30 (the entry of the game ball into the big winning opening 30b). Since the movable piece 30a and the big winning opening 30b are located in the upper part of the game area 8a, particularly near the position where the game ball is first hit, the movable piece 30a and the big winning opening 30b are hit into the game area 8a when the movable ball entry accessory device 30 is activated. The game ball is guided by the obstructing nail at the upper position and easily reaches the movable piece 30a, is guided by the movable piece 30a as it is, and flows into the big winning opening 30b.

A specific area (special area) through which a game ball can pass is provided inside the movable ball entry accessory device 30, and when a game ball passes through the specific area during a small winning game, a big win is achieved.

Furthermore, a circular decorative lamp 51 is installed on the right side of the center of the movable ball entry accessory device 30 . The circular decoration lamp 51 performs a performance operation by a built-in light emitter, and is lit, for example, when a game ball passes through a specific area or during execution of a jackpot game.

The game balls that have flowed into the movable ball entry device 30 are discharged after being subjected to a sorting operation through processes such as flowing down, rolling, rising, etc., and collected to the back side of the game board unit 8. . Note that the sorting operation in the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 will be described later with reference to another drawing.

In addition, an out port 32 is formed in the game area 8a, and game balls that do not enter the starting ports are finally recovered to the back side of the game board unit 8 through the out port 32.例文帳に追加In addition, all the game balls hit into the game area 8a, including the game balls entered into the movable ball entry accessory device 30, are recovered to the back side of the game board unit 8.例文帳に追加The collected game balls are discharged out of the frame from the back side of the pachinko machine 1 through an out passage assembly (not shown), and join the replenishment route of the island facility (not shown).

[Composition of the front of the frame]
In the glass frame unit 4, glass frame top lamps 46, 48 and a glass frame side lamp 50 are installed at a plurality of locations so as to surround the glass unit (no reference numerals) as structural elements for presentation. A saucer lamp 52 is installed in the saucer unit 6, and the saucer lamp 52, the glass-frame top lamps 46, 48, and the glass-frame side lamp 50 are integrally connected at the front of the pachinko machine 1. It is designed as if

The various lamps 46 to 52 described above perform effects by, for example, light emission from built-in LEDs (lighting, blinking, change in luminance gradation, change in color tone, etc.). A pair of left and right glass frame upper speakers 54 and a glass frame middle speaker 55 are built in the upper part of the glass frame unit 4, and the receiver unit 6 has a receiver speaker 56 on the right side of the lower plate 6c. is built-in. These speakers 54, 55, and 56 output sound effects, BGM, voices, etc. (general sound) to execute production.

Also, in the center of the tray unit 6, an effect switching button 45 is installed in front of the upper tray 6b. By operating the effect switching button 45, the player can switch the effect content (for example, the type of BGM) during the game.

[Composition of the back side]
As shown in FIG. 2, the back side of the pachinko machine 1 includes a power control unit 162 (power control means), a main control board unit 170, a dispenser unit 172, a flow path unit 173, a launch control board set 174, A payout control board unit 176, a back cover unit 178 and the like are installed. In addition, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, various electronic devices (including a control computer not shown) that constitute the power system and control system of the pachinko machine 1, an external terminal board 160, a power cord (power plug) 164, A ground wire (ground terminal) 166, connection wiring (not shown), and the like are installed. Electronic devices will be described later based on another block diagram (FIG. 16).

The dispensing device unit 172 has, for example, a prize ball tank 172a and a prize ball case (no reference numerals). In this state, game balls replenished from a replenishment path (not shown) can be stored. The game balls stored in the prize ball tank 172a are led to the prize ball case through an upper prize ball gutter (not shown). The flow path unit 173 guides the game balls delivered from the payout device unit 172 toward the tray unit 6 on the front side.

The external terminal board 160 is for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to an external electronic device (for example, a data display device, a hall computer, etc.). Various external information signals (e.g. prize ball information, door opening information, pattern confirmation number information, jackpot information, starting door information, security error information, etc.) representing the progress state, maintenance state, etc. are output to external electronic devices. It is a thing.

The power cord 164 secures the power supply (electric power) necessary for the pachinko machine 1 to operate, for example, by being connected to a power supply (for example, AC 24V) installed in an island facility of the game arcade. The ground wire 166 is also connected to a ground terminal installed in the island equipment to secure the grounding of the pachinko machine 1 .

[Structure inside the movable ball entry device]
FIG. 3 is a front view showing the game board unit 8 alone. Here, the internal configuration of the movable ball entry accessory device 30 and the overview of the game ball allocating operation will be described.

A guide passage 30c is formed in the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 with the above-described big winning opening 30b as an open end. The guide path 30c extends vertically downward in the movable ball entry accessory device 30 from the big prize opening 30b, joins at the end, and then bends and extends in the lower left direction. All game balls that flow in through the big winning opening 30b when the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 is activated are guided into the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 through the guide passage 30c. A count switch 84 is provided in the middle of the guide path 30c (for example, each path of the bifurcated guide path). 84 (entrance detection means).

Further, in the movable ball-entering accessory device 30, a route sorting section 200 is arranged following the guide passage 30c. The route distribution unit 200 performs a distribution operation for guiding game balls to a normal route or to a special route. If the game ball is guided to the normal route, the probability of winning a big hit after that is low, but if the game ball is guided to the special route, the big win is after that compared with the case where the game ball is guided to the normal route. more likely to become Details of the route allocation unit 200 will be described later.

Further, in the movable ball-entering accessory device 30, a first distribution operation section 500 (first distribution operation means, distribution operation means) is arranged following the route distribution section 200. FIG. The first sorting operation unit 500 causes the game ball that has entered the large winning opening of the movable ball entry accessory device 30 to pass through a chance area that may guide the game ball to a specific area, or the chance area Distributing operation is performed to determine whether to discharge without passing through.

Here, the "chance area" is an area that the game ball must pass through before passing through the specific area, so if the game ball passes through the chance area, the game ball can pass through the specific area. have a nature. However, even if the game ball passes through the chance area, the game ball may not pass through the specific area.

In any case, the first sorting operation unit 500 performs sorting operation to pass the game ball through the chance area or eject the game ball without passing through the chance area. Details of the first distribution operation unit 500 will be described later.

A second distribution operation section 600 (second distribution operation means, distribution operation means) is arranged downstream of the first distribution operation section 500 . The second distribution operation unit 600 includes a lifting device 610 arranged from the upper end to the lower end of the right side portion of the movable ball-entering accessory device 30, and the first observatory arranged in the middle portion of the movable ball-entering accessory device 30. It is composed of a stage 620 and a second observatory stage 630 arranged on the upper part of the movable ball entry accessory device 30 and the like.

And the 2nd distribution operation|movement part 600 performs the distribution operation|movement which discharge|discharges the game ball which passed the chance area|region, after passing through a specific area|region or an out passage. That is, in the first distribution operation section 500, a distribution operation was performed to determine whether or not the game ball passed through the chance area. On the other hand, a sorting operation is performed to determine whether or not the game ball passes through the specific area. Details of the second distribution operation unit 600 will be described later.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the central accessory device 300 obliquely from the upper left. It should be noted that, in the drawings below, some of the members illustrated in FIG. 3 are omitted for ease of understanding.

The central role device 300 includes a tower main body 400 that imitates a building (large tower), for example, and is roughly divided into a first distribution operation section 500 and a second distribution operation section 600 . When the distribution operation in the first distribution operation section 500 succeeds, the game ball enters the second distribution operation section 600 .

[First distribution operation unit]
The first distribution operation unit 500 has a rotary stage 510 and a circular stage 520 (see FIG. 5).
The rotary stage 510 is a stage that can be rotated counterclockwise when viewed from above, and a Y-shaped guide groove 512 is formed on the upper surface thereof. A chance area hole 514 having a size that allows one game ball to enter is arranged in the central part of the front of the rotary stage 510 . A wide open release hole 516 is provided. A game ball entering the chance area hole 514 will pass through the chance area after that, and a game ball entering the loss hole 516 will be discharged without passing through the specific area after that.

Here, the chance area is provided with a production switch (chance area detection means) (not shown), and a game ball passing through the chance area is detected by the production switch.
In addition, an out passage is formed at the lower edge of the movable ball entry accessory device 30 . For this reason, the game ball that enters the drop hole 516 without entering the chance area hole 514 is guided to the out path and discharged from the movable ball entry accessory device 30 without passing through the chance area or the specific area. be. A discharge detection switch (not shown) is provided in the out path (out area, out area), and game balls passing through the out path are detected by the discharge detection switch.

Here, a tower leg portion 518 that supports the tower body portion 400 is arranged on the rotation stage 510 , and the tower body portion 400 also rotates as the rotation stage 510 rotates.

The circular stage 520 (see FIG. 5) is a circular stage formed above the tower leg 518, and in the central part of the stage there is a falling stage for dropping game balls from the circular stage 520 to the rotating stage 510. A hole 522 (see FIG. 5) is formed.

[Second distribution operation part]
The second distribution operation section 600 has a lifting device 610, a first observatory stage 620 (first special distribution section), and a second observatory stage 630 (second special distribution section).
A game ball that enters the chance area hole 514 and then passes through the chance area (not shown) is raised to the first observatory stage 620 by the raising device 610, where the sorting operation is performed. In addition, as a result of the sorting operation on the first observatory stage 620, game balls that have passed through a special area (not shown) inside the first observatory stage 620 (area for further raising the game balls) are It is raised again to the second observatory stage 630, where the sorting operation is performed again.

A main body motor (not shown) is arranged below the tower main body 400 . A drive gear (not shown) is attached to the output shaft of the main body motor, and a driven gear (not shown) is meshed with the drive gear. The drive gear and the driven gear form a gear train, and power is transmitted from the drive gear to the driven gear as the main body motor rotates.

A rotating shaft (not shown) that rotates together with the driven gear is connected to the driven gear, and the rotating stage 510 is connected to the rotating shaft. Therefore, when the main body motor rotates, the rotation stage 510 is rotated by its power, and the tower main body 400 installed on the rotation stage 510 is also rotated.

Here, since the first observatory stage 620 and the second observatory stage 630 are annular stages that form the outer frame of the tower main body 400, the stages themselves do not rotate even if the main body motor 402 rotates. That is, only the center portion of the tower main body 400 rotates, and the stage portion of the outer frame does not rotate. The tower main body 400 has an upper end projecting forward of the game board unit 8 more than a lower end, and the top portion is inclined forward. A game ball entering each stage due to such an inclination is likely to roll forward of the game board unit 8 .

An origin position detection mechanism (not shown) is arranged at the lower end of the rotating shaft. The origin position detection mechanism is a device that detects the origin position regarding the rotation of the tower main body 400, and an index sensor, a rotary encoder, or the like can be applied. The origin position detection mechanism can be composed of, for example, a photosensor and a rotating plate.

The photosensor has an irradiating portion that emits light and a light receiving portion that receives light, and the irradiating portion and the light receiving portion are arranged to face each other with a predetermined gap therebetween.
The rotating plate is disposed between the irradiating portion and the light receiving portion of the photosensor, and is a rotating body that rotates integrally with the rotating shaft. The rotating plate is provided with an opening hole (not shown) at the origin position.

Then, when the rotating plate rotates and the opening hole (not shown) is at the origin position, the photosensor is in a non-light-shielding state. Therefore, the main control CPU 72 determines that the rotary plate is at the origin position when the photosensor is in the non-light-shielded state (when the detection signal indicating the light-shielded state is not received from the photosensor). can be done.

5 and 6 are diagrams for explaining the details of the configuration of the route distribution section 200 and the distribution operation in the first distribution operation section 500. FIG.
Here, FIG. 5 shows an example in which a game ball is distributed to a special route by the route distribution unit 200, enters the first distribution operation unit 500, and enters the chance area hole 514. As shown in FIG. 6 shows an example in which a game ball is distributed to a normal route by the route distribution section 200, enters the first distribution operation section 500, and enters the drop hole 516. As shown in FIG.

The route distribution unit 200 performs a distribution operation for distributing incoming game balls to a normal route or a special route. Further, the route distribution section 200 has a route distribution section guideway 202 , a route distribution body 204 , a projection 206 , a normal route hole 208 , a special route guideway 210 and a normal route guideway 212 .

The route distribution part guideway 202 is a passage for guiding game balls from the guide passage 30c (see FIG. 3) to the route distribution body 204, extends in the depth direction of the board surface, and folds back from the deepest position. It extends to the root distribution body 204 on the near side.

The route distribution body 204 includes a circular rotating member 204a serving as a base, and a structure 204b (a structure imitating a small tower) arranged on the rotating member 204a. The rotating member 204a can rotate, for example, counterclockwise when viewed from above, and the structure 204b rotates as the rotating member 204a rotates. Four inverted U-shaped through-holes are formed in four directions in the legs of the structure 204b, and game balls can pass through the through-holes. In this embodiment, the route distribution body 204 continues to rotate from when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on (other than when the power is turned off) until the power is turned off.

The protruding portion 206 is formed by extending in a convex shape in the forward direction of the game board unit 8 from the center of the front end of the base portion 205a on which the route allocating body 204 is arranged. The projecting portion 206 guides the game ball rolling on the upper portion of the projecting portion 206 to the special route guideway 210 . A special route switch (not shown) can be arranged on the special route guideway 210 to detect game balls passing through the special route guideway 210 .

Two normal route holes 208 are arranged on both sides of the protruding portion 206 , and guide the game ball entering the normal route hole 208 to the normal route guide path 212 .

The special route guideway 210 extends rightward from the projecting portion 206 toward the circular stage 520 of the first sorting motion portion 500 . The game ball is guided to the circular stage 520 of the first distribution operation section 500 by the special route guideway 210 .

The normal route guideway 212 extends vertically downward from the normal route hole 208, joins the routes from the two normal route holes 208 at the vertically lower portion, and extends in the depth direction of the board surface after the joining. It is facing the rotation stage 510 of the minute motion unit 500 . The game ball is guided to the rotating stage 510 of the first sorting operation section 500 by the normal route guiding path 212 .

[Distribution operation to special route]
As shown in FIG. 5, when a game ball passes through two opposing through-holes 204c formed in the legs of the route allocating body 204, the game ball rolls on the upper part of the projecting portion 206 to form a special route. It is guided to the guideway 210 and guided to the circular stage 520 of the first distribution operation unit 500 .

Then, the game ball guided to the circular stage 520 rotates inside the circular stage 520, is guided to the central drop hole 522 as the rotational speed decreases, and falls to the rotating stage 510 below.

A Y-shaped guide groove 512 is formed in the rotary stage 510 , and the game ball falls in the central portion of the guide groove 512 . Then, as shown in the figure, if there is a chance area hole 514 on the extension line of the guide groove 512 of the rotary stage 510, the game ball is guided by the guide groove 512 and enters the chance area hole 514. FIG.

[Distribution operation to normal route]
As shown in FIG. 6, when the game ball is flipped by the leg of the route distribution body 204, the game ball enters the normal route hole 208, is guided to the normal route guideway 212, and is guided to the first swing. It is guided to the rotary stage 510 of the minute motion unit 500 .

A game ball from the normal root guiding path 212 is released toward the rotating stage 510 , but is not necessarily guided to the guiding groove 512 of the rotating stage 510 . A game ball that is not successfully guided to the guide groove 512 of the rotary stage 510 falls into a slip hole 516 without changing its moving direction.

Here, on the normal route guideway 212, an elevating stage that is moved up and down by a motor (not shown) may be arranged. In this case, the game ball may ride on the elevation stage and be guided to the rotation stage 510, or may be flipped by the side surface of the elevation stage without riding on the elevation stage and guided to the rotation stage 510. - 特許庁By doing so, the trajectory of the game ball entering the rotation stage 510 can be stabilized.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the details of the configuration of the lift guideway 515. As shown in FIG.
The raising device guide path 515 is a passage provided inside the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 and is a passage connecting the chance area hole 514 and the raising device 610 . The lift device guide path 515 extends vertically downward from the chance area hole 514, then bends to the right and extends to the lower opening hole 610a (see FIG. 8) of the lift device 610. As shown in FIG.

A game ball entering the chance area hole 514 is detected by the performance switch 800 arranged in the chance area and guided to the raising device 610 by the raising device guide path 515 .
Here, a slide member 517 is arranged in the middle of the lifting device guideway 515 . The slide member 517 is slidable in the left-right direction in the drawing by a lifting device guideway solenoid (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 7A, when the lifter guideway solenoid is in a non-operating (OFF) state, the slide member 517 is in the initial position, and the game ball passes through the upper surface of the slide member 517. It is guided to the lifting device 610 .

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7(B), if the lift device guideway solenoid is in an operating (ON) state, the slide member 517 slides to the left in the drawing, and the game ball moves toward the lift device 610. It is not guided, joins the out passage inside the movable ball entry accessory device 30, and is detected by the discharge detection switch.

In this way, the reason why the game ball entering the chance area hole 514 is guided to the raising device 610 or discharged without being guided to the raising device 610 is that the raising device This is because, although it is necessary to guide the game ball to 610, there is no need to guide the game ball to the lifting device 610 once the game enters the jackpot state.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing details of the configuration and drive mechanism of the lifting device 610. As shown in FIG.
8A is a plan view of the lifting device 610, FIG. 8B is a front view of the lifting device 610, and FIG. 8C is a right side view of the lifting device 610. be. In the drawings below, there are portions where members are shown in shapes different from those in FIG. 3 in order to facilitate understanding.

The raising device 610 is a device that raises the game ball that has passed through the chance area, and is provided in the first raising device that raises the game ball that has passed through the chance area to the first observatory stage 620 and the first observatory stage 620. and a second lifting device that lifts the game ball that has passed through the designated special area to the second observatory stage 630. The first lifting device and the second lifting device are the lower portion and the upper side of the same lifting device. It is made up of parts and

The ascending device 610 also has a cylindrical guideway 611 , a first observatory stage guideway 612 , a re-entry guideway 613 , a second observatory stage guideway 614 , a drive mechanism 615 and an origin position detection mechanism 616 . .

The tubular guideway 611 is a cylindrical passage in which a screw conveyor 617 is arranged. The screw conveyor 617 is a conveyor that raises the game ball together with the tubular guide path 611 . In addition, the screw conveyor 617 is a movable body that affects the progress (rolling) of the game ball that has entered the inside of the movable ball entry accessory device 30, and uses the rotational force of the conveyor motor 214 to It is a rotating body that raises the game ball.

The first observatory stage guideway 612 is a passage that guides game balls released from the central left opening hole 610b to the first observatory stage 620. extended.

The re-entry guideway 613 is a passage that guides the game ball from the first observatory stage 620 to the central right opening hole 610c of the lifting device 610, and extends from the first observatory stage 620 toward the cylindrical guideway 611. extended.

The second observatory stage guideway 614 is a passage that guides game balls released from the upper opening hole 610 d to the second observatory stage 630 . extended.

The drive mechanism 615 includes a conveyor motor 214 arranged on the lower rear surface of the cylindrical guideway 611 , a drive gear 618 a attached to the rotatable output shaft of the conveyor motor 214 , and a first driven gear 404 meshed with the drive gear 404 . It has a gear 618b, a second driven gear 618c meshed with the first driven gear 618b, and a rotary shaft 618d that rotates together with the second driven gear 618c and serves as the rotation center of the screw conveyor 617.

The origin position detection mechanism 616 is a device for detecting the origin position regarding the rotation of the screw conveyor 617, and has the same configuration as the origin position detection mechanism of the tower main body 400 described above.

By rotating the screw conveyor 617 by the drive mechanism 615, the game ball entering the lower opening hole 610a is raised to the central left opening hole 610b, or the game ball entering the central right opening hole 610c is raised. It can be raised to the opening hole 610d.

9 and 10 are diagrams showing how the game ball is raised by the raising device 610. FIG.
Here, FIG. 9 shows how a game ball entering the lower opening hole 610a is raised to the center left opening hole 610b, and FIG. It shows how it is lifted up to the hole 610d. In the drawing, components other than the screw conveyor 617 and game balls are indicated by dashed lines for easy understanding.

As shown in FIG. 9, a game ball entering the lower opening hole 610a is guided by the inner wall of the cylindrical guideway 611 while being pushed out by the rotation of the screw conveyor 617, and travels along the left route of the cylindrical guideway 611. To rise. Then, when it ascends to the central left opening hole 610 b , it is guided to the first observatory stage 620 by the first observatory stage guideway 612 .

Also, as shown in FIG. 10, the game ball entering the central right opening hole 610c is pushed out by the rotation of the screw conveyor 617 and is guided by the inner wall of the cylindrical guideway 611, and is initially guided to the cylindrical guideway. Take the right route of 611 up. Then, in the vicinity beyond the central left opening hole 610b, it contacts the guiding inclined portion 619 for guiding the game ball to the left route.

The game ball that comes into contact with the guide slope portion 619 is guided by the upper edge of the guide slope portion 619 to change the guide direction, and is pushed out from the right side route of the cylindrical guide path 611 to the left side route. Then, the game ball rises along the left route as it is, and finally reaches the upper opening hole 610d formed in the upper part of the left route. The game ball reaching the upper opening hole 610 d is guided to the second observatory stage 630 by the second observatory stage guiding path 614 .

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the sorting operation on the first observatory stage 620. As shown in FIG.
The game ball guided to the first observatory stage 620 by the first observatory stage guideway 612 rolls left and right on the first observatory stage 620 due to its momentum. Since the first observatory stage 620 itself is inclined toward the center (in the shape of a mortar), the game ball that has lost its rolling momentum eventually falls inside the tower body 400. Enter the first observatory stage gate 622 for guidance.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a portion of the tower main body 400 located inside the first observatory stage 620. As shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 12A, a part of the tower main body 400 located inside the first observatory stage 620 has a cylindrical shape, and a first depression 624 for dislocation is formed on the side surface of the column. and a recess 626 for re-lifting.

The first recess portion 624 for removal is a recess for guiding the game ball to the out passage, and has a substantially rectangular shape and has a space that allows one game ball to flow thereinto. In addition, character information of “x (cross mark)” is displayed on the upper part of the first recess for removal 624 .

The re-elevating depression 626 is a depression for guiding the game ball to the raising device 610 again, and has a substantially square shape and is longer than the first depression for removal 624 in the vertical direction. ing. In addition, character information “UP” is displayed on the upper part of the re-raise depression 626 .

The tower main body 400 is formed with two first recesses 624 for removal and one recess 626 for re-raising on the side surface on the front side, and similarly two recesses on the side surface on the back side. A first recess for removal 624 and one recess for re-lifting 626 are formed.
For this reason, the tower main body 400 is formed with four first recesses 624 for removal and two recesses 626 for re-raising as a whole. Therefore, the game ball that has entered the first observatory stage 620 enters the re-rising depression 626 with a probability of 1/3, and enters the first depression 624 for loss with a probability of the remaining 2/3. I will enter the ball.

[Entering the ball into the recessed part 626 for re-rising]
Here, the subsequent operation when the game ball enters the re-rising depression 626 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12B, when the game ball enters the re-rising depression 626 through the first observatory stage gate 622 of the first observation platform stage 620, the game ball enters the re-rising depression 626. will fall downward inside the

Further, as shown in FIG. 12C, the game ball that has fallen downward moves leftward as the tower body 400 rotates. Here, a first special opening hole 628 is formed in the portion where the game ball that has fallen downward is arranged, and at this point the game ball is positioned in front of the first special opening hole 628. .

Then, as shown in (D) in FIG. 12, the game ball rolls forward through the first special opening hole 628 and is guided as it is to the re-entry guideway 613 (see FIG. 11). A special area (not shown) is provided in the re-entry guideway 613, and a special area switch is provided in the special area. A game ball passing through the special area is detected by the special area switch.

[Entering the ball into the first hollow part 624 for losing]
Next, the subsequent operation when the game ball enters the first hollow portion 624 for losing will be described.
As shown in (E) in FIG. 12, when the game ball enters the first recess for removal 624 through the first observatory stage gate 622 of the first observatory stage 620, the position of the game ball is maintained. be.
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 12(F), as the tower main body 400 rotates, the game ball that enters the first recess 624 moves to the left as it is.

Then, as shown in FIG. 12(G), as the tower body 400 rotates, the game ball entering the first recess 624 is guided to the out path of the game board unit 8. become. The out passage is provided with a discharge detection switch (not shown), and game balls passing through the out passage are detected by the discharge detection switch.

FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the sorting operation on the second observatory stage 630. As shown in FIG.
The game ball guided to the second observatory stage 630 by the second observatory stage guideway 614 rolls left and right on the second observatory stage 630 due to its momentum. Since the second observatory stage 630 itself is inclined toward the center (in the shape of a mortar), the game ball that loses rolling momentum eventually enters the second observatory stage opening hole 631. do.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a portion of the tower main body 400 located inside the second observatory stage 630. As shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 14A, part of the tower main body 400 positioned inside the second observatory stage 630 has a conical shape with the apex at the lower side removed. It has a second recess 634 for displacement and a recess 635 for specific area on its side surface.

The second dent portion 634 for removal is a dent for guiding the game ball to the out passage, and has a substantially square shape, and has a space that allows one game ball to flow thereinto. In addition, character information of “x (cross mark)” is displayed on the upper part of the second depression for removal 634 .

The specific area depression 635 is a depression for guiding a game ball to a specific area, and has a substantially square shape and a longer vertical length than the second removal depression 634 . In addition, character information “10R” is displayed above the recessed portion 635 for specific area.

Here, in the tower main body 400, three second recesses 634 for removal and three recesses for specific area 635 are alternately formed. For this reason, if the game ball reaches the second observatory stage 630, the game ball enters the second concave portion 634 for deviation with a probability of 1/2, and the specific area with a probability of the remaining 1/2. A game ball enters the hollow portion 635 for use.

[Entering the ball into the second depression for the loss]
Here, the subsequent operation when the game ball enters the second concave portion 634 for losing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14(B), when a game ball enters the second recess 634 for removal, the game ball stops at the upper part of the tower main body 400 .
Further, as shown in FIG. 14C, as the tower main body 400 rotates, the game ball that has entered the second recess 634 moves to the left as it is.

Then, as shown in (D) in FIG. 14, as the tower body 400 rotates, the game ball entering the second recess 634 is guided to the out path of the game board unit 8. become. The out passage is provided with a discharge detection switch (not shown), and game balls passing through the out passage are detected by the discharge detection switch.

[Entering a ball into a recess for a specific area]
Next, the subsequent operation when the game ball enters the recessed portion 635 for specific area will be described.
As shown in (E) in FIG. 14 , when a game ball enters the specific area depression 635 , the game ball falls downward inside the specific area depression 635 .

Furthermore, as shown in (F) in FIG. 14, the game ball that has fallen downward moves leftward as the tower body 400 rotates.

Then, as shown in (G) in FIG. 14, as the tower main body 400 rotates, the game ball that enters the specific area depression 635 is recovered to the back side of the game board unit 8, and is returned to the game board unit. It will pass through a specific area behind 8. A specific area switch (not shown) is provided in the specific area, and a game ball passing through the specific area switch is detected by the specific area switch.

FIG. 15 is a front view showing an enlarged part of the game board unit 8 (lower right position in the window 4a).
In the game board unit 8, for example, a normal symbol display device 33 (normal symbol display means) and a normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a are provided at the lower right position in the window 4a, and a first special symbol display device 34 (second 1 symbol display means, symbol display means), a second special symbol display device 35 (second symbol display means, symbol display means), and a game state display device 38 are provided.

Among them, the normal design display device 33, for example, alternately lights two lamps (LEDs) to variably display the normal design, and stops displaying the normal design by lighting or extinguishing the lamp. The normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a displays the number of memories of 0 to 4 by a combination of extinguishing, lighting, and blinking of two lamps (LED), for example. For example, in the display mode in which both lamps are turned off, the stored number is displayed as 0, in the display mode in which one lamp is lit, the stored number is displayed as 1, and in the display mode where the same one lamp is blinked. The number of memories is displayed as 2, the number of memories is 3 in the display mode in which one lamp is blinking and the other lamp is lit, and the number of memories is 4 in the display mode in which both lamps are blinking. For example, to display an individual. Although two lamps (LED) are used here, four lamps (LED) may be used to form the normal symbol working memory lamp 33a. In this case, the number of working memories can be displayed by the number of lamps that are lit.

Each time a game ball passes through the starting gate 20, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a changes to a display mode after increasing one by one in the sense of memorizing that the passage that triggers the operation lottery has occurred. (up to 4), and with the passing as a trigger, the display mode changes to the display mode after the decrease by 1 each time the variation of the normal pattern is started. In this embodiment, when the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a is not lit (the number of memories is 0), the game ball passes through the starting gate 20 in a state where the normal symbol can already start to fluctuate (at the time of stop display). However, the display mode does not change. That is, the number of memories (up to 4) represented by the display mode of the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a represents the number of passages in which the normal symbol variation has not yet started at that time.

The first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35 can display the variable state and the stopped state of the special symbols by, for example, 7-segment LEDs (with dots) (symbol display means). In addition, the working memory lamp corresponding to the special symbol and the working memory number display device are not provided in this embodiment.

In addition, the game state display device 38 includes, for example, three LEDs respectively corresponding to the jackpot type display lamp 38a, the time saving state display lamp 38e, and the firing position designation display lamp 38f. In addition, in this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35 and the game state display device 38 are integrated display substrates. 89 and attached to the game board unit 8. In this embodiment, since there is only one type of jackpot (there are only 10 round jackpots), the jackpot type display lamp 38a may not be provided.

[Control configuration]
Next, a configuration related to control of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing various electronic devices installed in the pachinko machine 1. As shown in FIG. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a main controller 70 that serves as the center of control operations. The main controller 70 is incorporated in the main control board unit 170 described above.

In addition, the main control unit 70 is equipped with a circuit board (main control board) on which a main control CPU 72, which is a central processing unit, is mounted. RWM) 76 or the like is integrated as an LSI. The main controller 70 is also equipped with a random number generator 75 and a sampling circuit 77 . Among them, the random number generator 75 generates a hardware random number (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal notation) for judging a big hit (or judging a small hit) in a special symbol lottery or for judging a hit in a normal symbol lottery. , the random number generated here is input to the main control CPU 72 through the sampling circuit 77 . In addition, the main controller 70 is equipped with peripheral ICs such as an input/output (I/O) port 79, a clock generation circuit (not shown), a counter/timer circuit (CTC), and the like. Mounted on the board. A signal transmission path, a power supply path, a control bus, and the like are formed as wiring patterns on the circuit board (or an inner layer portion).

The starting gate 20 is integrally provided with a gate switch 78 for detecting passage of a game ball. In addition, the game board unit 8 includes a left start winning opening 26, a middle starting winning opening 27, a right starting winning opening 28b, and a left starting winning opening switch 80 and a middle starting winning opening corresponding to the movable ball entry accessory device 30, respectively. A switch 81, a right start winning opening switch 82 and a count switch 84 are provided. Of these, the left start winning prize port switch 80, the middle start winning prize port switch 81 and the right start winning prize port switch 82 are for detecting entry of game balls into the respective start winning prize ports. In addition, the count switch 84 is for detecting the entry of game balls into the movable ball entry accessory device 30 (large winning opening 30b) and counting the number.

Further, the game board unit 8 is provided with a specific area switch 701 (specific area detection means, discharge detection means after passing the specific area) and a production switch 800 corresponding to the specific area and the chance area, respectively. In addition to these, an ejection detection switch 900 is provided in the movable ball entry accessory device 30 . The ejection detection switch 900 detects a game ball ejected from the movable entering ball accessory device 30 and outputs a detection signal thereof (emission detection means).

When the detection signal from each switch is received, the flag regarding whether or not the area has been passed (the specific area passage flag, the chance area passage flag, the discharge area passage flag, etc.) is turned ON. Then, the region passing command is transmitted to the effect control device 124.

Similarly, the game board unit 8 is equipped with a winning opening switch 86 for detecting the winning of game balls into the normal winning openings 22 and 24 . Note that the winning opening switch 86 may be common for all the normal winning openings 22 and 24, or separate winning opening switches 86 may be provided for each of the plurality of normal winning openings 22 and 24.

In any case, winning detection signals from these switches 78, 80 to 86, 701, 800, 900 are input to the main control CPU 72 via an input/output driver (not shown). Due to the configuration of the game board unit 8, in this embodiment, the detection signals from the left start winning port switch 80, the middle starting winning port switch 81, the right starting winning port switch 82, and the specific area switch 701 are most beneficial to the player. Since it is a signal that has a direct influence, it is transmitted to the main controller 70 without a relay, and other detection signals are transmitted to the main controller 70 via the panel relay terminal board 87. . The panel relay terminal plate 87 is provided with wiring patterns, connection terminals, and the like for relaying respective detection signals.

The normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35 and the game state display device 38 control the display operation based on the control signal from the main control CPU72. It is The main control CPU 72 sends control signals to the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35 and the game state display device 38 according to the progress of the game. output to control the lighting state of each LED. In addition, the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol working memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35 and the game state display device 38 are mounted on one integrated display board 89 as described above. It is installed in the game board unit 8 in a mounted state, and a control signal is transmitted from the main control CPU 72 to the integrated display board 89 via the panel relay terminal board 87 .

In addition, the game board unit 8 is provided with a normal electric accessory solenoid 88 and a big winning opening solenoid 90 corresponding to the variable start winning device 28 and the movable ball entry accessory device 30, respectively. The normal electric accessory solenoid 88 and the big winning opening solenoid 90 are operated (excited) based on the control signal from the main control CPU 72 to operate (open and close) the variable start winning device 28 and the movable ball entry accessory device 30, respectively.
Furthermore, the game board unit 8 is provided with a lifting device guideway solenoid 95 inside the movable ball entry accessory device 30 . The rising device guideway solenoid 95 operates (excites) based on the control signal from the main control CPU 72, and performs the discharge operation during the big hit game. In addition, the control signal is transmitted from the main control CPU 72 via the panel relay terminal plate 87 to the normal electric accessory solenoid 88 , the big winning opening solenoid 90 and the ascending device guideway solenoid 95 .

Furthermore, in the game board unit 8, the route dividing body 204 inside the movable ball entry device 30, the tower body 400, the screw conveyor 617, the dividing body motor 213, the body part motor 402, and the conveyor A motor 214 (driving source) is provided. Of these, the sorting body motor 213 rotates the route sorting body 204 . Also, the body section motor 402 rotates the tower body section 400 . The conveyor motor 214 rotates the screw conveyor 617 . Control signals for these motors are similarly transmitted from the main control CPU 72 via the panel relay terminal board 87 .

In this embodiment, drive signals for constant operation are output to the motors 213, 402, and 214 from the main controller 70 (main control CPU 72). Further, for each of the motors 213, 402, 214, an origin detection mechanism such as an index sensor (not shown) is used to detect the origin position regarding rotation. For this reason, the main controller 70 receives origin position detection signals from these origin detection mechanisms.

In addition, the game board unit 8 is provided with a magnetic sensor 250 and a vibration sensor 252 (vibration detection means). and outputs a detection signal corresponding to its density (magnetic intensity). Further, the vibration sensor 252 detects acceleration (vibration) transmitted to the game board unit 8 at its installation position, and outputs a detection signal corresponding to the magnitude thereof. Detection signals from the magnetic sensor 250 and the vibration sensor 252 are input to the main controller 70 (main control CPU 72) through the panel relay terminal board 87, respectively.

In addition, a glass frame opening switch 91 is installed in the glass frame unit 4 and a plastic frame opening switch 93 is installed in the plastic frame assembly 7 . When the glass frame unit 4 is opened alone, a contact signal from the glass frame opening switch 91 is input to the main controller 70 (main control CPU 72), and the plastic frame assembly 7 is released from the outer frame assembly 2. Then, a contact signal from the plastic frame opening switch 93 is input to the main controller 70 (main control CPU 72). The main control CPU 72 can detect the open state of the glass frame unit 4 and the plastic frame assembly 7 from these contact signals. When detecting the open state of the glass frame unit 4 or the plastic frame assembly 7, the main control CPU 72 generates a door open information signal as the external information signal.

A payout control device 92 is equipped on the back side of the pachinko machine 1. - 特許庁This payout control device 92 (payout control computer) controls the operation of the payout device unit 172 described above. The payout control device 92 is equipped with a circuit board (payout control board) on which a payout control CPU 94 is mounted, and this payout control CPU 94 is also an LSI integrated with a CPU core (not shown) and semiconductor memories such as a ROM 96 and a RAM 98. It is configured. The payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94) controls the operation of the payout device unit 172 based on the prize ball instruction command from the main control CPU 72, and executes the payout operation of the requested number of game balls. The main control CPU 72 generates a prize ball information signal as the external information signal together with the prize ball instruction command.

A payout motor 102 (for example, a stepping motor) and a payout device board 100 are installed in a prize ball case (not shown) of the payout device unit 172. The payout device board 100 is provided with a drive circuit for the payout motor 102. there is The payout device board 100 specifically controls the rotation angle of the payout motor 102 based on the payout number instruction signal from the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94), and pays out the indicated number of game balls from the prize ball case. let out The paid out game balls are sent to the receiving tray unit 6 through the payout channel in the channel unit 173 .

In addition, for example, a payout road ball disconnect switch 104 is installed at the upstream position of the prize ball case, and a payout counting switch 106 is installed at the downstream position of the payout motor 102 . Each time the payout motor 102 is driven to actually pay out the prize balls, a count signal from the payout count switch 106 is input to the payout device board 100 . Also, when the ball runs out at the upstream position of the prize ball case, a contact signal from the payout path ball break switch 104 is input to the payout device board 100 . The payout device board 100 transmits the input count signal and contact signal to the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94). The payout control CPU 94 can detect the actual number of payouts and the out-of-ball state based on the signal received from the payout device board 100 .

Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a full tank switch 161, for example, inside the lower tray 6c (at the back when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1). The actually paid out prize balls (game balls) are discharged to the upper tray 6b through the flow path unit 173, but when the upper tray 6b is filled with game balls, more game balls are dispensed. It flows into the lower plate 6c as described above. Furthermore, when the lower tray 6c is filled with game balls, the full tank switch 161 is thereby turned on, and a full tank detection signal is input to the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94). In response to this, the payout control CPU 94 temporarily suspends further prize ball motions even if a prize ball instruction command is received from the main control CPU 72, and stores the remaining number of prize balls that have not been paid out in the RAM 98.例文帳に追加The memory in the RAM 98 can be backed up even when the power is turned off, so even if a power failure (including a momentary power failure) occurs during the game, the remaining number of unpaid prize balls will not be lost. .

Also, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a firing solenoid 110 is installed together with a firing control board 108. - 特許庁Also, a ball feed solenoid 111 is provided in the tray unit 6 . The firing control board 108, the firing solenoid 110 and the ball feed solenoid 111 constitute the aforementioned firing control board set 174. Of these, the firing control board 108 is provided with drive circuits for the firing solenoid 110 and the ball feed solenoid 111. ing. Among them, the ball feed solenoid 111 performs an operation to feed the game balls stored in the receiving tray unit 6 one by one to a predetermined shooting position within the launcher case. Also, the shooting solenoid 110 hits the game ball sent to the shooting position, and continuously (intermittently) launches the game balls one by one toward the game area 8a as described above. In addition, the shooting interval of the game balls is, for example, an interval of about 0.6 seconds (within 100 balls per minute).

On the other hand, the grip unit 16 located on the front side of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a firing lever volume 112, a touch sensor 114 and a firing stop switch . Of these, the firing lever volume 112 generates an analog signal proportional to the amount of operation (so-called stroke) of the firing handle by the player. Also, the touch sensor 114 detects that the player's body is touching the grip unit 16 (firing handle) from a change in capacitance, and outputs a detection signal therefor. The firing stop switch 116 generates a firing stop signal (contact signal) according to the player's operation.

A firing relay terminal plate 118 is installed in the receiving tray unit 6, and each signal from the firing lever volume 112, the touch sensor 114, and the firing stop switch 116 is transmitted via the firing relay terminal plate 118 to the firing control board 108. sent to. A drive signal from the firing control board 108 is applied to the ball feed solenoid 111 via the firing relay terminal plate 118 . When the player operates the firing handle, the firing lever volume 112 generates an analog signal (which may be an encoded digital signal) according to the amount of operation, and the firing solenoid 110 is driven based on the signal at this time. As a result, the strength of hitting the game ball is adjusted according to the amount of operation by the player. The drive circuit of the firing control board 108 stops driving the firing solenoid 110 when the detection signal from the touch sensor 114 is off (low level) or when the firing stop signal is input from the firing stop switch 116. do. In addition, a game ball lending device connection terminal plate 120 is connected to the shooting relay terminal plate 118, and if the CR unit is not connected to the game ball lending device connection terminal plate 120, the shooting relay terminal plate 118 is also connected. The drive circuit on control board 108 stops driving firing solenoid 110 .

Further, the tray unit 6 incorporates a frequency display board 122 and a lending/returning switch board 123 . Of these, the frequency display board 122 is provided with the above-described frequency display unit indicator (three-digit seven-segment LED). In addition, the lending and returning switch board 123 is mounted with switch modules connected to the ball lending button 10 and the returning button 12, respectively. And it is transmitted from the return switch board 123 to the CR unit via the game ball rental device connection terminal board 120 . Also, from the CR unit, a frequency signal indicating the remaining frequency of the valuable medium is transmitted to the frequency display board 122 via the game ball rental device connection terminal board 120 . A display circuit (not shown) on the frequency display substrate 122 drives a display based on the frequency signal to numerically display the remaining frequency of the valuable medium. Further, when no valuable medium is inserted into the CR unit or when the remaining points of the inserted valuable medium become 0, the display circuit of the point display board 122 drives the display to display a demonstration (valuable medium ) can also be displayed.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an effect control device 124 as a control configuration. This performance control device 124 controls the performance accompanying the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1 . The performance control device 124 is also equipped with a circuit board (composite sub-control board) on which a performance control CPU 126, which is a central processing unit, is mounted. The production control CPU 126 incorporates a CPU core (not shown) and a semiconductor memory such as a ROM 128 and a RAM 130 as a main memory. For the effect control CPU 126, a type that is faster (high clock frequency) than the main control CPU 72 and has a wide data bus width (for example, 64 bits) can be used. Note that the effect control device 124 is provided at a position on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 and covered by the back cover unit 178 .

The performance control device 124 is equipped with an input/output driver and various peripheral ICs (not shown), as well as a lamp driving circuit 132 and a sound driving circuit 134 . The production control CPU 126 controls the production based on the production command sent from the main control CPU 72, and gives commands to the lamp drive circuit 132 and the sound drive circuit 134 to light the various lamps 46 to 52 and the board lamp 53. Also, processing for actually outputting sound effects, voices, etc. from the speakers 54 , 55 , 56 is performed.

The lamp drive circuit 132 includes switching elements such as PWM (pulse width modulation) ICs and MOSFETs (not shown). ) to manage its operation such as light emission and blinking. In addition to the glass frame top lamps 46 and 48, the glass frame side lamps 50, and the saucer lamps 52, the various lamps include a board surface lamp 53 installed in the game board unit 8 for decoration and presentation. The board surface lamp 53 corresponds to an LED built in the movable ball entry accessory device 30 or the like. Although an example in which the saucer lamp 52 is connected to the glass-framed illumination board 136 is given here, the saucer illumination board is installed in the saucer unit 6, and the saucer lamp 52 is connected via the saucer illumination board. It may be configured to be connected to the lamp driving circuit 132 .

The sound drive circuit 134 is a sound generator containing, for example, a sound ROM, a sound control IC, an amplifier, etc. (not shown).

In the present embodiment, a glass-frame electrical board 136 is installed on the inner surface of the glass-frame unit 4, and drive signals from the lamp drive circuit 132 and the sound drive circuit 134 are transmitted to various lamps 46 via the glass-frame electrical board 136. 52 and speakers 54, 55 and 56. Further, the effect switching button 45 is connected to the glass frame electric decoration board 136 , and when the player operates the effect switching button 45 , the contact signal is sent to the effect control device 124 through the glass frame electric decoration board 136 . is entered. Here, an example in which the effect switching button 45 is connected to the glass-framed decorative board 136 is given. good too.

In addition, a panel electric decoration board 138 is installed in the game board unit 8 , and a drive signal from the lamp driving circuit 132 is applied to the board surface lamp 53 via the panel electric decoration board 138 .

As described above, the special area switch 901 and the special route switch 902 are provided inside the movable ball entry accessory device 30 . Incidentally, the various switches may be detection switches for detecting that a game ball has approached. A special area switch 901 and a special root switch 902 are ball detectors for generating some kind of performance action triggered by the passage of a game ball. The detection signals of the special area switch 901 and the special route switch 902 are relayed through the panel illumination board 138 and sent to the effect control CPU 126 via an input/output driver (not shown). In addition, although the form which connects the special area switch 901 and the special route switch 902 to the production control device 124 is mentioned here as an example, the special area switch 901 and the special route switch 902 may be connected to the main control device 70. . In this case, when the main control CPU 72 receives the detection signal from the special area switch 901 or the special route switch 902, it is sufficient to send the effect command to the effect control CPU 126 for each.

The performance display device 42 is installed above the movable ball entry accessory device 30, and its display screen can be visually recognized from the front surface of the game board unit 8. - 特許庁Note that the presentation display device 42 may not be installed. Further, an effect drive control device 144 is installed on the back side of the game board unit 8 , and the display operation of the effect display device 42 is controlled by the effect drive control device 144 . The production drive control device 144 is equipped with a circuit board (production drive control board) on which a drive control CPU 146, which is a general-purpose central processing unit, is mounted. The drive control CPU 146 is configured as an LSI in which semiconductor memories such as a ROM 148 and a RAM 150 are integrated together with a CPU core (not shown).

The ROM 128 of the effect control CPU 126 stores a basic program relating to the control of the effect, and the effect control CPU 126 executes control of the effect according to this program. Control of effects includes control of effects using various lamps 46 to 53 and speakers 54, 55, 56 as described above, and control of display effects using display device 42 for effects. The effect control CPU 126 transmits basic information (for example, effect number) regarding the effect to the drive control CPU 146, and the drive control CPU 146 that receives this transmits the effect display device 42 specifically based on the basic information. individually control the lighting status of

In addition, a power supply control unit 162 is equipped on the back side of the plastic frame assembly 7 . This power supply control unit 162 incorporates a switching power supply circuit, and when it takes in external power (for example, AC 24V, etc.) from the island equipment through the power cord 164, it can generate necessary power (for example, DC +34V, +12V, etc.). The power generated by the power control unit 162 is distributed to the main control device 70, the payout control device 92, and the performance control device 124. Further, power is supplied to the launch control board 108 via the payout control device 92, and power is supplied to the CR unit via the terminal board 120 for lending equipment such as game balls. Further, power is supplied to the performance drive control device 144 via the performance control device 124, and power is distributed from the performance drive control device 144 to the performance display device 42. - 特許庁Low-voltage power (for example, DC +5V) for logic is generated by a power supply IC (three-terminal regulator or the like) built in each device. Further, the power supply control unit 162 is grounded to the island facility through the ground wire 166 as described above.

The external terminal board 160 is connected to the payout control device 92, and various external information signals generated by the main control device 70 (main control CPU 72) are sent to the external terminal board 160 via the payout control device 92. is output to the outside from The main control device 70 (main control CPU 72 ) and payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94 ) can output external information signals to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 through the external terminal board 160 . Signals output from the external terminal board 160 are counted by, for example, a hall computer (not shown) of the game arcade. In addition, although the configuration via the payout control device 92 is taken as an example here, the configuration may be such that the external information signal is directly output from the main control device 70 to the external terminal board 160 .

[Game flow]
Next, FIG. 17 is a game flow chart showing an example of a game flow by the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. A normal game by the pachinko machine 1 is started by hitting (shooting) a game ball into the game area 8a. The flow of the game will be described below on the premise that the game ball is launched.

[F01: Entering the start winning opening]
When the game ball enters either the left start winning opening 26, the middle starting winning opening 27 or the right starting winning opening 28b in the course of flowing down in the game area 8a, the left starting winning opening corresponding to each starting winning opening is entered. Passage of the game ball is detected by the switch 80, the middle start winning opening switch 81 or the right starting winning opening switch 82, and with this as a trigger, a special symbol lottery is performed. It should be noted that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the right start winning opening 28b in the non-time shortening state.

The special symbol lottery is a lottery related to whether or not the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 is operated. In addition, when the game ball does not enter any of the starting winning openings, the game flow ends, and the goal is to enter the starting winning opening (F01) again.

Also, although not shown in particular, when a special symbol lottery is performed, the special symbols are variably displayed over a predetermined variation time on the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35, and then the lottery result is displayed. It is stopped and displayed in a manner that represents The variation pattern of the special symbols by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 may be randomly changed by lottery or may be fixed to a constant variation pattern.

Here, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol lottery (internal lottery) is performed with the entry of the ball into the left start winning opening 26 or the middle starting winning opening 27, while the entry into the right starting winning opening 28b is performed. As a trigger, the second special symbol lottery (internal lottery) is performed.
And, since the winning probability (minor winning probability) of the special symbol lottery is set to 1 (=approximately 1/1), when the game ball enters one of the start winning openings, it corresponds to a small winning as it is. become. Therefore, although it is not particularly necessary to acquire the jackpot determination random number internally in the main controller 70, it may be acquired on purpose. In the present embodiment, there is no hit (so-called direct hit, direct hit) in which a big hit game is directly executed triggered by the entry of a ball into each start winning opening, but the big hit determination random number obtained here is used. You may make a direct hit judgment.

In addition, in this embodiment, there is no display mode of "missing" in the special design, it corresponds to "small winning design 1" in the lottery by the first special design, and "small winning design 2" in the lottery by the second special design. It is supposed to apply. The difference between "small winning pattern 1" and "small winning pattern 2" is related to the number of times the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 is operated. 30 operates once, and when it corresponds to the "small winning pattern 2", the movable ball entry accessory device 30 operates twice. In addition, you may provide the display mode of "missing" in a special design.

[F02: Movable entry accessory device operation]
In any case, when the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 stops and displays the special symbol in the form of a small hit, this triggers the movable entry accessory device 30 to operate (open Operate. The operation of the movable ball entry accessory device 30 changes the movable piece 30a to the open position as described above.

In this embodiment, when it corresponds to the "small winning pattern 1", the movable ball entry accessory device 30 is opened only once for the specified opening time (for example, about 0.425 seconds) for the small winning pattern 1, If it corresponds to the "small winning pattern 2", open the movable ball entry accessory device 30 twice over the prescribed opening time for the small winning pattern 2 (for example, 0.8 seconds x 2 times = about 1.6 seconds) do. In addition, when it corresponds to the "small winning pattern 2", the movable ball entry accessory device 30 may be opened only once (for example, 1.6 seconds x 1 time open).

[F03: Judgment of winning ball entry]
Next, when the movable ball entry accessory device 30 is activated, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the big winning opening 30b. Here, when the game ball enters the big winning hole 30b, the game flow further advances to the sorting operation in the movable ball entry accessory device 30.例文帳に追加If the game ball does not enter the big winning hole 30b of the movable ball-entering accessory device 30, the game flow ends, and the goal is to enter the starting winning hole again (F01).

[F04: Specific area passage determination]
When the game flow progresses in the movable ball entry accessory device 30, after various game ball distribution operations as described above, it is finally determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area (V winning). done. As a result, when the game ball is finally discharged from the movable ball entry accessory device 30 without passing through the specific area, unfortunately the game flow ends there, and the ball enters the start winning opening (F01) again. I will aim.

[F05: Big Win Game Execution]
On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the specific area (V winning) in the movable ball-entering accessory device 30, the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 is activated again, and the 10-round big win game is executed. Specifically, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times (for example, 18 times) for a predetermined opening time (for example, 1 second), or a specified number (for example, 9) of game balls wins. A special game is executed in which one round is defined as the period until the condition is satisfied, and this round is repeated for a predetermined number of continuous operations.

In this embodiment, the number of continuous operations is set to 10 times (9 times excluding the first round) when the game ball passes through the specific area. During such a jackpot game (during the operation of the movable ball entry device 30), a large number of balls can be entered into the big prize opening 30b, which is normally closed, within a short period of time. Players can collectively win a lot of prize balls. In this embodiment, [F02] Activation of the movable ball-entering accessory device is set as the first round.

[Game flow in the movable ball entry device]
Next, a game flow that progresses in the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 will be described. Here, in the movable ball entry accessory device 30 of the present embodiment, a two-stage sorting operation is executed.
The first distribution operation of the first stage corresponds to the operation of distributing the game ball to the hole 516 or the chance area hole 514 . The second distribution operation of the second stage corresponds to the operation of distributing game balls to an out passage or a specific area.

FIG. 18 is a game flow diagram schematically showing the flow of the first sorting action of the first stage executed in the movable ball-entering accessory device 30. As shown in FIG. The "game flow" referred to here corresponds to the flow of the game that progresses with the rolling and distribution of game balls.

[F10: Reach route distribution]
When a game ball flows into the movable ball entry accessory device 30, the game ball first reaches the route sorting section 200. - 特許庁

[F11: Route distribution]
The game ball reaching the route distribution unit 200 passes through the inside of the rotating route distribution body 204 or is flipped by the rotating route distribution body 204, and route distribution is performed.

[F12: Normal route]
When the game ball is flipped by the leg of the route allocating body 204, the direction of travel of the game ball changes, so that the game ball enters the normal route hole 208 and is distributed to the normal route.

[F13: Reaching the rotating stage]
The game balls distributed to the normal route are guided along the normal route guideway 212 and enter the rotating stage 510 from the left side of the rotating stage 510 . However, the game ball that has entered the rotary stage 510 may ride on the guide groove 512 of the rotary stage 510 successfully, or may pass through the rotary stage 510 without riding well.

[F14: Special route]
On the other hand, when the game ball successfully passes through between the legs of the root distribution body 204 without being bounced by the legs of the route distribution body 204, the game ball rolls on the projecting part 206, and the game ball rolls. Allotted to a special route.

[F15: Reaching circular stage]
The game balls distributed to the special route are guided to the special route guideway 210 and reach the circular stage 520.例文帳に追加

[F13: Reaching the rotating stage]
The game ball reaching the circular stage 520 rotates inside the circular stage 520 while gradually reducing its rotational speed, and finally falls onto the rotating stage 510 through a drop hole 522 provided in the center of the circular stage 520.例文帳に追加

Here, in the present embodiment, the game ball eventually reaches the rotating stage 510 regardless of whether it passes through the normal route or the special route. Since the ball falls at the center position of , the ball is easily guided to the guide groove 512 , and the ball is easily entered into the chance area hole 514 accordingly.

[F16: Chance area passage determination]
In the final stage of the first distribution operation, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the chance area hole 514 and passed through the chance area. Whether or not the game ball has passed through the chance area can be determined by a detection signal from the effect switch 800. - 特許庁
As a result, when the game ball is finally ejected from the movable ball entry accessory device 30 without passing through the chance area, the game flow ends there, and the ball enters the start winning opening again (F01 in FIG. 17). will aim for

[F17: Execution of production]
On the other hand, when the game ball enters the chance area hole 514, the effect switch 800 detects that the game ball has passed through the chance area, and based on the area passing command indicating that, the effect display device 42 An effect is executed in which the game ball has passed through the chance area. This effect is, for example, the content of teaching that "the second distribution operation will be executed from now on", thereby exhibiting the effect of attracting the player's attention to the destination of the game ball. After that, the process proceeds to the second sorting operation in the accessory device.

FIG. 19 is a game flow diagram schematically showing the flow of the second sorting action in the second stage executed in the movable ball-entering accessory device 30. As shown in FIG.

[F21: Reaching lift device]
A game ball that has passed through the chance area is guided by a lifting device guideway 515 and reaches a lifting device 610 .

[F22: Reach the first observatory stage]
The game ball that reaches the lifting device 610 enters the tubular guiding path 611 through the lower opening 610a, is lifted by the screw conveyor 617, is discharged from the central left opening 610b, and reaches the first observatory stage 620.

[F23: Determination of passage through outside passage]
As a result of the sorting operation on the first observatory stage 620, when the game ball enters the first recess 624, the discharge detection switch 900 detects that the game ball has passed through the out passage.

[F24: Lost effect]
When it is detected that the game ball has passed through the out passage, the losing performance is executed.

[F25: Pass through special area]
On the other hand, when the game ball does not pass through the out passage (F23: No), the game ball passes through the special area. Here, when the game ball passes through the special area, the special area switch 901 detects that the game ball has passed through the special area.

[F26: Execution of production]
Based on the detection signal from the special area switch 901, the effect display device 42 executes the effect. This effect is, for example, the content of teaching that "the last sorting operation will be executed from now on", thereby exhibiting the effect of attracting the player's attention to the destination of the game ball.

[F27: Reached lift device]
A game ball that has passed through the special area is guided by a re-entry guideway 613 and reaches the lifting device 610 again.

[F28: Reaching the 2nd Observatory Stage]
The game ball that has reached the raising device 610 again enters the cylindrical guiding path 611 through the central right opening hole 610c, is raised by the screw conveyor 617, is discharged from the upper opening hole 610d, and reaches the second observatory stage 630.

[F29: Judgment of passage through outside passage]
As a result of the sorting operation on the second observatory stage 630, when the game ball enters the second recess portion 634, the ejection detection switch 900 detects that the game ball has passed through the out passage.

[F30: Lost effect]
When it is detected that the game ball has passed through the out passage, the losing performance is executed.

[F31: Pass through specific area]
On the other hand, when the game ball does not pass through the out passage (F29: No), the game ball passes through the specific area. Here, when the game ball passes through the specific area, the specific area switch 701 detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area.

[F32: Movable entry accessory device activated]
When it is detected that the game ball has passed through the specific area, the movable ball entry accessory device 30 is activated and a 10-round big win game is executed.

If the discharge detection switch 900 detects the discharge of all game balls that have won the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 without detecting passage through the specific area, then the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 , the game flow ends.

FIG. 20 is a game flow diagram schematically showing the flow of the game in the time reduction state after the big hit.
In this embodiment, when a 10-round jackpot is executed in the non-time shortening state, the state shifts to the time shortening state after the jackpot game ends.

[F31: Entering the start winning opening]
In the time shortening state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is high, so the variable start winning device 28 is opened at high frequency. For this reason, the game ball can easily enter the right start winning hole 28b. Then, when the passage of the game ball is detected by the right starting winning opening switch 82 corresponding to the right starting winning opening 28b, the second special symbol lottery is performed with this as a trigger. If the game ball does not enter any of the starting winning holes, the game flow ends, and the player aims to enter the starting winning holes again (F31) in the time shortening state.

[F32: Movable entry accessory device activated]
For example, when the second special symbol display device 35 stops and displays the second special symbol in the mode of "small hit symbol 2", the movable ball entry accessory device 30 operates (opening operation) with this as a trigger.

[F33: Judgment of winning ball entry]
Next, when the movable ball entry accessory device 30 is activated, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the big winning opening 30b. Here, when the game ball enters the big winning hole 30b, the game flow further advances to the sorting operation in the movable ball entry accessory device 30.例文帳に追加If the game ball does not enter the large winning opening 30b of the movable ball-entering accessory device 30, the game flow ends, and the goal is to enter the starting winning opening again (F31) in the time shortened state. Become.

[F34: Specific area passage determination]
When the game flow progresses in the movable ball entry accessory device 30, after various game ball distribution operations as described above, it is finally determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area (V winning). done. As a result, when the game ball is finally ejected from the movable ball entry accessory device 30 without passing through the specific area, the game flow ends, and the ball is entered into the start winning opening again in the time shortening state (F31). will aim for It should be noted that, in the time shortening state, compared to the non-time shortening state, it is easier for the game ball to pass through the specific area.

[F35: Big Win Game Execution]
Then, when the game ball passes through the specific area (V winning) in the movable ball-entering accessory device 30, the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 is operated again, and the 10-round big win game is executed.

[F36: Limiter reach determination]
At the end of the jackpot, a limiter reaching determination process is executed. In this embodiment, a game property is adopted in which four big hits including the first hit are one set.

[F37: Limiter Reached]
Then, when it is determined that the limiter has been reached, the game shifts to a non-time reduction state after the end of the jackpot game.

[F38: Limiter Not Reached]
On the other hand, when it is determined that the limiter has not been reached, after the jackpot game ends, the state shifts to the time shortening state.

[Basic control operation]
21 and 22 are timing charts showing changes in various states occurring through the game flow progressing in the movable ball entry accessory device.
Here, FIG. 21 shows an example in which the game ball is discharged without passing through the chance area as a result of the sorting operation in the movable ball entry accessory device 30 (at the time of loss), and FIG. As a result of the sorting operation in the accessory device 30, a game ball passes through the chance area and then passes through the specific area and is discharged (at the time of winning).

In addition, (A) in each figure shows the variation of the special symbol or stop change, and (B) in each figure shows the operation or non-operation of the movable ball entry accessory device 30 . In each figure, (C) indicates the operation or non-operation of various motors, and (D) in each figure indicates the ON or OFF state of the count switch 84 . Further, (E) in FIG. 21 indicates the ON or OFF state of the discharge detection switch 900, and (F) in FIG. 22 indicates the ON or OFF state of the production switch 800. Also, (G) in FIG. 22 indicates the ON or OFF state of the specific area switch, and (H) in FIG.

[When lost (distribution failure)]
(A) in FIG. 21: At time t0, the special symbol is in a state of being changed. The variation of the special symbol here is assumed to be the variation of the first special symbol. The variation of the special symbols started before time t0 ends at time t1. When the variation of the special symbols ends at time t1, the special symbols are stopped and displayed from time t1 to time t2. Since the variation here is the variation due to the first special symbol, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner corresponding to the "small winning symbol 1". In addition, if the variation is due to the second special symbol, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to the "small hit symbol 2".

(B) in FIG. 21: At time t2, when the stop display time of the special symbol has passed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of a small win, and the movable ball entry accessory device 30 moves to the time of the small win. perform the operation of The operation of the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 at the time of a small hit is performed from time t2 to time t3. Between time t2 and time t3, the start time (opening time) is set first, then the opening time and closing time are set, and finally the end time (ending time) is set. Details of the start time (opening time) for each winning symbol will be described later with reference to FIG. It should be noted that there may be a slight time lag after the stop display of the special symbols ends before the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 is activated.

(C) in FIG. 21: Also, at time t2, various motors (main body motor 402) start operating when the movable ball entry accessory device 30 starts operating for a small hit.

(D) in FIG. 21: While the movable ball entry accessory device 30 is in the operating state (between time t2 and time t3), one game ball enters the big winning hole 30b, and is counted. A detection signal is input from the switch 84 to the main control CPU 72 (waveform with parenthesis (1) in the figure).

(E) in FIG. 21: As a result of the sorting operation in the movable ball entry accessory device 30, when the game ball enters the release hole 516, the game ball is guided to the out passage, and the discharge detection provided in the out passage A detection signal is input from the switch 900 to the main control CPU 72 (waveform with parenthesis (2) in the figure).

(C) in FIG. 21: In this case, the number of game balls entering the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 (the number of entering balls) and the number of game balls ejected from the movable entering-ball accessory device 30 (the number of ejections) ) match, the game in the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 ends. Therefore, the various motors (main body motor 402) are controlled to be in a non-operating state. When the number of incoming balls and the number of discharged balls do not match, the game in the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 can be continued, or a predetermined error process can be performed.

[When hit (successful distribution)]
(A) in FIG. 22: At time t0, the special symbol is in a state of being changed. The variation of the special symbol here is assumed to be the variation of the first special symbol. The variation of the special symbols started before time t0 ends at time t1. When the variation of the special symbols ends at time t1, the special symbols are stopped and displayed from time t1 to time t2. Since the variation here is the variation due to the first special symbol, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner corresponding to the "small winning symbol 1". In addition, if the variation is due to the second special symbol, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to the "small hit symbol 2".

(B) in FIG. 22: At time t2, when the stop display time of the special symbols has elapsed, the special symbols are stopped and displayed in the form of a small win, and the movable ball entry accessory device 30 moves to the time of the small win. perform the operation of The operation of the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 at the time of a small hit is performed from time t2 to time t3. Between time t2 and time t3, the start time (opening time) is set first, then the opening time and closing time are set, and finally the end time (ending time) is set. Details of the start time (opening time) for each winning symbol will be described later with reference to FIG.

(C) in FIG. 22: Also, at time t2, various motors (main body motor 402) start operating when the movable ball entry accessory device 30 starts operating for a small hit.

(D) in FIG. 22: While the movable ball entry accessory device 30 is in the operating state (between time t2 and time t3), one game ball enters the big winning hole 30b to count. A detection signal is input from the switch 84 to the main control CPU 72 (waveform with parenthesis (1) in the figure). The process up to this point is the same as the flow at the time of loss (at the time of allocation failure).

(F) in FIG. 22: When the game ball enters the chance area hole 514 as a result of the sorting operation in the movable ball entry accessory device 30, the game ball passes through the chance area. is input to the main control CPU 72 (waveform with (2) in parentheses in the figure).

(G) in FIG. 22: Next, when the game ball passes through the specific area as a result of the sorting operation in the movable ball entry accessory device 30, a detection signal is input from the specific area switch to the main control CPU 72 (brackets in the figure). Waveform with (3) in writing).

(C) in FIG. 22: In this case, the number of game balls entering the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 (the number of entering balls) and the number of game balls passing through the specific area inside the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 Since the number (V winning number) matches, the game in the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 is terminated. Therefore, the various motors (main body motor 402) are controlled to be in a non-operating state.

(H) in FIG. 22: Also, at time t4, the lift device guideway solenoid is controlled to the operating state. As a result, the game ball is not guided to the lifting device 610 at the timing after this.

(B) in FIG. 22: Then, triggered by the detection of the passage of the game ball by the specific area switch, the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 performs the operation for the big win (time t5).

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing the details of the operation of the movable ball entry accessory device.
As shown in (A) in FIG. 23, when the first special symbol is stop-displayed in the mode of the small-hit symbol 1, a small-hit game corresponding to the small-hit symbol 1 (for example, time t2 in FIGS. 21 and 22 to time t3) is executed.
In the small-hit game corresponding to the small-hit symbol 1, the opening time (start time) is set to the first time (for example, 0.008 seconds). The opening time is the waiting time from the end of the stop time of the special symbol to the start of opening of the movable piece 30a.
Therefore, when the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 is opened after the lapse of the first time and the game ball enters the movable ball-entering accessory device 30, the role game (inside the movable ball-entering accessory device 30) A game using game balls) is executed.

As shown in FIG. 23(B), when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in the mode of the small-hit design 2, the small-hit game corresponding to the small-hit design 2 (for example, time t2 in FIGS. 21 and 22 to time t3) is executed.
In the small-hit game corresponding to the small-hit pattern 2, the opening time is set to the second time (for example, 28.572 seconds).
Therefore, when the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 is opened after the second time elapses and the game ball enters the movable ball-entering accessory device 30, the accessory game is executed.

The second time is longer than the first time. Also, the second time is preferably longer than the maximum time (for example, about 20 seconds) that is assumed to end the accessory game in the case of the small winning symbol 1 .

As shown in (C) in FIG. 23, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed (stopped), the main body motor is in a stopped state.
Then, when the stop time of the special symbol at the time of the small hit ends, the main body motor starts to operate in a constant motion.
In this case, the main body motor performs the first special symbol operation (difficult operation) in the first half before the second time elapses (for example, until 25 seconds elapse), and in the second half after the second time elapses. (For example, after 25 seconds have passed), the second special symbol operation (easy operation) is performed.

The first special symbol operation is an operation of continuing the rotation of the main body motor. Therefore, during the execution of the first special symbol operation, it depends on luck that the game ball passes through the chance area or the game ball passes through the specific area.

On the other hand, the second special symbol operation is an operation that repeats the operation of stopping the rotation of the main body motor and restarting the rotation of the main body motor.
For example, the second special symbol operation stops the main body motor for several seconds so that the tower main body 400 stops at the origin position for several seconds (for example, about 5 to 10 seconds), and then the tower main body 400 stops for several seconds (for example, 5 to 10 seconds), the operation of moving the main body motor for several seconds is repeated.

When the tower main body 400 stops at the origin position, the guide groove 512 of the rotation stage 510 stops in the direction toward the chance area hole 514, and the first observatory stage 620 is moved so that the re-elevation depression 626 is positioned in front. , and the specific area depression 635 is positioned in front of the second observatory stage 630 .

Therefore, during the execution of the second special symbol operation, the game ball passing through the chance area, the game ball passing through the special area, or the game ball passing through the specific area is the first It becomes a state easier than the operation for special symbols.

Then, in this embodiment, when the "small winning symbol 2" is obtained, the second time is set as the opening time, and when the second time ends, the first special symbol operation of the main body motor ends. Therefore, the accessory game can be performed by the second special symbol operation of the main body motor.
And, the operation for the second special symbol of the main body motor is an operation that makes it easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area.
For this reason, it is possible to exhibit a new game property that the fact that it corresponds to the "small winning pattern 2" is directly linked to "passing through the specific area = big winning".

In this way, the tower main body 400 movable by the main body motor is provided inside the movable ball entry accessory device 30, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of a small hit (when a predetermined operation trigger occurs) ) Along with performing a certain action, as a certain action, a difficult action that makes it difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area, and an action that is executed after the difficult action and the game ball passes through the specific area It is a movable body that performs an easy action that makes it easier than a difficult action.

The above is the flow of the game by the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, and the progress of the game and the effects associated therewith are controlled by electronic equipment centering on the main control device 70 and the effect control device 124. there is Therefore, the control processing executed by the main control CPU 72 of the main control device 70 will be described next.

[Reset start (main) processing]
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the main control CPU 72 starts reset start processing. The reset start process prepares the initial state of the pachinko machine 1 by restoring the game state (so-called power recovery) based on the backup information saved at the time of the previous power shutdown, or by clearing the backup information. This process is for Further, the reset start process is positioned as a main process (main control program) for ensuring stable game operation of the pachinko machine 1 after adjustment of the initial state.

24 and 25 are flowcharts showing an example of the procedure of reset start processing. Each procedure of the processing performed by the main control CPU 72 will be described below.

Step S101: The main control CPU 72 first sets the top address of the stack area in the stack pointer.

Step S102: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 sets the vector type interrupt mode (mode 2) and modifies the default RST type interrupt mode (mode 0). As a result, the main control CPU 72 can thereafter refer to any address (however, the least significant bit is 0) as an interrupt vector and execute the specified interrupt handler.

Step S103: The main control CPU 72 executes a reset standby process here. This process secures a certain amount of waiting time (for example, about several thousand milliseconds) at the time of reset start (for example, turning on the power), and checks the main power interruption detection signal during that time. Specifically, when the main control CPU 72 sets the loop counter for the standby time, it bit-checks the input port of the main power interruption detection signal while decrementing the value of the loop counter. The main power failure detection signal is input from, for example, a power monitor IC, which is a peripheral device. When the input of the main power interruption detection signal is confirmed before the loop counter reaches 0, the main control CPU 72 restarts the processing from the beginning. As a result, it is possible to protect the system even if the main power switch (not shown) is repeatedly turned on and off within a short period of time (about 1 to 2 seconds).

Step S104: Next, the main control CPU72 permits access to the work area of the RAM76. Specifically, the RAM protect setting value of the work area is reset (00H). As a result, access to the work area of the RAM 76 is permitted thereafter.

Step S105: Also, the main control CPU 72 initializes the mask register to set the interrupt mask. Specifically, a value that enables the CTC interrupt is stored in the mask register.

Step S106: The main control CPU 72 refers to the previously saved input signal from the RAM clear switch and confirms whether or not the RAM clear switch has been operated (switched ON). If the RAM clear switch has not been operated (No), then step S107 is executed.

Step S107: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the backup information is stored in the RAM 76, that is, whether or not the backup validity determination flag is set. If the backup was successfully completed in the previous power-off process and the backup validity determination flag (for example, "A55AH") is set (Yes), then the main control CPU 72 executes step S108.

Step S108: The main control CPU72 performs a sum check on the backup information in the RAM76. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 sum-checks all areas of the work area of the RAM 76 (user work area including use-prohibited area and stack area) except for the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer. If the sum check result is normal (Yes), then the main control CPU 72 executes step S109.

Step S109: The main control CPU 72 resets the backup validity determination flag (for example, "0000H").
Step S110: Also, the main control CPU 72 clears the command that was waiting for transmission immediately before the previous power failure occurred.

Step S111: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes effect control return processing. In this process, the main control CPU72 transmits a return command (for example, model designation command, etc.) to the effect control device 124 . In response to this, the production control device 124 can restore the production state (for example, sound output content, light emission state of various lamps, etc.) that was being executed when the power was cut off last time.

Step S112: The main control CPU 72 executes state return processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets various values in the work area of the RAM 76 based on the backup information, and the game state that was being executed at the time of the previous power shutdown (for example, the display mode of special symbols, the contents of working memory, various flag states, random number update state, etc.). Also, the main control CPU 72 restores the value of the PC register that was backed up.

On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch was operated when the power was turned on (step S106: Yes), if the backup validity determination flag was not set (step S107: No), or if the backup information was not normal. (Step S108: No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S113.

Step S113: The main control CPU 72 clears the storage contents of the RAM 76 other than the prohibited area. As a result, the work area and stack area of the RAM 76 are all initialized, and even if valid backup information is stored, the contents thereof are erased.
Step S114: The main control CPU72 also initializes the RAM76.

Step S115: The main control CPU 72 executes effect control output processing. In this process, the main control CPU72 outputs a command (a command necessary for effect control) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 after initial setting.

Step S116: The main control CPU 72 executes payout control output processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs an instruction command to the payout control device 92 to start paying out prize balls.

Step S117: The main control CPU 72 executes CTC initial setting processing to initialize the CTC (counter/timer circuit) which is a peripheral device. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets an interrupt vector register and also sets an interrupt count value (eg 4 ms) in the CTC. As a result, when the next CTC interrupt occurs, the main control CPU 72 can continue processing from the program address of the backed-up PC register.

After executing the above procedure in the reset start process, the main control CPU 72 shifts to the main loop shown in FIG. 25 (connection symbol A→A).

Steps S118 and S119: The main control CPU 72 prohibits interrupts, and then executes power failure check processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 bit-checks the input port of the main power interruption detection signal and monitors the occurrence of power interruption (drop in supply voltage). When the power is cut off, the main control CPU 72 clears the output port buffers corresponding to the normal electric accessory solenoid 88 and the big winning opening solenoid 90, and the entire work area of the RAM 76 except for the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer. Back up the contents and save the sum result value in the sum check buffer. Then, the main control CPU 72 stores the valid value (for example, "A55AH") in the backup validity determination flag area, prohibits access to the RAM 76, and stops processing (NOP). On the other hand, if power shutdown does not occur, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S120. It should be noted that there is a well-known example of programming that causes the CPU to execute such processing when power failure occurs as non-maskable interrupt (NMI) processing.

Step S120: The main control CPU 72 executes an initial value update random number update process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 increments random numbers for updating (changing) the initial values of various software random numbers. In this embodiment, various random numbers (for example, jackpot pattern random numbers, variation pattern decision random numbers, etc.) except for the jackpot decision random numbers (hardware random numbers) and the hit decision random numbers (hardware random numbers) corresponding to normal patterns are generated on the program. I am letting It should be noted that the variation pattern determination random number corresponding to the special symbol can be generated as necessary, and if not used, the random number generation process can be omitted. In any case, these software random numbers are updated by a loop counter within a predetermined range in another interrupt process (step S201 in FIG. 27). The initial value of (not all random numbers may be targeted) is changed. The initial value update random number is used to randomly change this initial value, and in step S120, the initial value update random number is updated. The reason why step S120 is executed after prohibiting interrupts in step S118 is that the same processing is executed in another interrupt management processing (step S202 in FIG. 27). ) is to prevent As described above, in this embodiment, the jackpot determination random number is a hardware random number generated by the random number generator 75, and its update period is faster than the timer interrupt period (for example, several ms) (for example, several μs ), there is no need to update the initial value of the jackpot decision random number.

Steps S121, S122: The main control CPU 72 permits interrupts and executes random number update processing. The random numbers updated in this process are random numbers (fluctuation pattern determination random numbers, etc.) that are not related to the determination of the winning type (hit type) among the software random numbers. This process is performed in the remaining time when a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the main loop and the main control CPU 72 executes another interrupt management process (FIG. 27). The content of the interrupt management process will be described later.

[Power failure check process]
FIG. 26 is a flow chart specifically showing a procedure example of the above-described power failure occurrence check process.
Step S130: Here, first, the main control CPU 72 sets the conditions for checking the occurrence of power failure. This check condition can be set, for example, as an on-counter value for confirming that the main power interruption detection signal is continuously output.

Step S132: Next, the main control CPU 72 reads the main power interruption detection switch input port and confirms whether or not the main power interruption detection signal is output (checks a specific bit). Although not particularly shown, a main power disconnection detection switch is mounted, for example, in the main controller 70. This main power disconnection detection switch monitors the drive voltage supplied from the power control unit 162, and the voltage level is When the voltage falls below the reference voltage, the main power supply disconnection detection signal is output. Note that the main power disconnection detection switch may be incorporated in the power control unit 162 . When the main control CPU 72 confirms that the main power interruption detection signal is not output at this time (No), it exits this process and returns to the reset start process. On the other hand, if it is confirmed that the main power disconnection detection signal has been output (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S134.

Step S134: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the above check conditions are satisfied. Specifically, for example, 1 is subtracted from the on-counter value set in the previous step S130, and it is confirmed whether the result is 0 or not. If the on-counter value is still not 0 at this time (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to step S132 and checks the main power interruption detection switch input port again. Then, when the loop from step S134 to step S132 is repeated and the check condition is satisfied (step S134: Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S136.

Step S136: The main control CPU 72 clears the output port buffers corresponding to the test signal terminals and command control signals in addition to the output ports corresponding to the normal electric accessory solenoid 88 and the big winning opening solenoid 90 .

Steps S138, S140: Next, the main control CPU 72 adds the entire contents of the work area of the RAM 76, excluding the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer, in 1-byte units, and repeats the addition for all areas until the addition is completed. .
Step S142: When sum calculation is completed for all areas (step S140: Yes), the main control CPU 72 saves the sum result value in the sum check buffer.

Step S144: Next, the main control CPU 72 stores the validity value in the backup validity determination flag area as described above.
Step S146: In addition, the main control CPU 72 stores "01H" indicating access prohibition in the protect value of the RAM 76, and prohibits access to the work area (including the use prohibited area and stack area) of the RAM 76.
Step S148: Then, the main control CPU 72 enters a standby loop and stops all other processes in preparation for the shutdown of the main power supply. After the main power supply is cut off, backup power is supplied from a backup power supply circuit (not shown) (for example, a circuit including a capacitive element mounted on the main controller 70). held without. The backup power supply circuit may be built in the power control unit 162, for example.

Through the above processing, all the information stored in the work area of the RAM 76 to be backed up (to be added to the sum) is retained in the RAM 76 even after the main power is turned off. In addition, the retained memory is restored as backup information when the power is turned off after confirming that the checksum is normal in the previous reset start process (FIG. 24).

[Interrupt management processing (timer interrupt processing)]
Next, interrupt management processing (timer interrupt processing) will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of interrupt management processing. The main control CPU 72 executes an interrupt management process every predetermined time (for example, several milliseconds) based on an interrupt request signal from the counter/timer circuit. Each procedure will be described below.

Step S200: First, the main control CPU72 saves the values of the registers (each pair of the accumulator A and the flag register F, and the general-purpose registers B to L) used during the execution of the main loop to the saving area of the RAM76. Another value can be written to the registers (A to L) after saving the values during the interrupt management process.

Step S201: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes lottery random number update processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the counter for generating various random numbers for lottery. The value of each counter is incremented in the random number counter area of the RAM 76 and looped within a specified range. Various random numbers include, for example, jackpot symbol random numbers.

Step S202: The main control CPU 72 also executes the initial value update random number update process here. The contents of the processing are the same as those described above.

Step S203: The main control CPU 72 executes input processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 inputs various switch signals from an input/output (I/O) port 79 (winning detection information generating means). Specifically, the passing detection signal from the gate switch 78, the winning detection signal from the left start winning opening switch 80, the middle starting winning opening switch 81 or the right starting winning opening switch 82, the specific area switch 701 or the production switch 800 Reads the input state (ON/OFF) of the passage detection signal.

Step S204: Here, the main control CPU 72 executes security management processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not an illegal winning has occurred based on the input state (ON/OFF) of the winning detection signal read in the previous input process (step S203). judgment means). Then, when it is determined that an illegal winning has occurred, the main control CPU 72 generates an illegal winning error command and rewrites the bit of the winning detection signal due to illegal winning from ON to OFF. In addition, the main control CPU 72 monitors fraudulent behavior using the magnetic sensor 250 and the vibration sensor 252, and determines whether or not excessive winning has occurred.

Step S206: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes switch input event processing. In this process, among the switch signals input in the previous input process, the process is performed based on the signal that is maintained without being erased as an illegal winning. For example, the main control CPU 72 receives a winning detection signal from the gate switch 78, the left starting winning opening switch 80, the middle starting winning opening switch 81 or the right starting winning opening switch 82, or the passage detection signal from the specific area switch 701 or the production switch 800. Based on this, an event that occurred during the game is determined, and further processing is executed according to the event that occurred. The specific contents of the switch input event processing will be described later using another flowchart.

In this embodiment, when the winning detection signal (ON) is input from the left start winning opening switch 80 or the middle starting winning opening switch 81, the main control CPU 72 triggers an internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol (lottery opportunity). It is determined that an event has occurred. Also, when a winning detection signal (ON) is input from the right start winning opening switch 82, the main control CPU 72 determines that an event that triggers an internal lottery (lottery opportunity) corresponding to the second special symbol has occurred. Furthermore, when a passage detection signal (ON) is input from the gate switch 78, the main control CPU 72 determines that an event that triggers a lottery corresponding to the normal symbol has occurred. When determining that any event has occurred, the main control CPU 72 executes processing according to each occurrence event. The main control CPU 72 determines which of the left start winning opening switch 80, the middle starting winning opening switch 81, and the right starting winning opening switch 82 caused the internal lottery trigger (lottery trigger). You may transmit the prize-winning command classified by switch for distinguishing to production|presentation control CPU126.

Step S207, step S207a: The main control CPU 72 executes a special game management process and a normal game management process during the interrupt management process. These processes are for specifically advancing the game in the pachinko machine 1 . Among these, in the special game management process, the main control CPU72 controls the execution of the internal lottery corresponding to the above-mentioned special symbols, and the fluctuation display by the first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35, It controls the stop display, and controls the operation of the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 according to the display result. Details of the special game management process will be described later using another flowchart.

In addition, in the normal game management process (step S207a), the main control CPU72 controls the variable display and stop display by the normal symbol display device 33 described above, and operates the variable start winning device 28 according to the display result. to control. For example, the main control CPU 72 stores the random number (random number determined for normal symbol lottery) obtained by passing the start gate 20 in the previous switch input event process (step S206), and this normal game management. In the process, a random number is read out from memory and it is determined whether or not it falls within a predetermined hit range (normal symbol lottery executing means). When the random number falls within the winning range, the normal symbols are variably displayed by the normal symbol display device 33, and the normal symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined winning manner. Energize to operate the variable starting winning device 28 . On the other hand, if the random number is out of the hit range, the main control CPU 72 performs stop display of normal symbols in a manner of deviation after the variable display. In this case, the main control CPU 72 does not excite the normal electric accessories solenoid 88 and does not operate the variable start winning device 28 .

[Regarding the number of prize balls and the number of winning game balls]
The number of prize balls for the start opening of the first special symbol and the number of prize balls for the start opening of the second special symbol are each set to a prescribed number of one or more. Also, the number of winning balls may be different between the starting opening of the first special symbol and the starting opening of the second special symbol. In addition, the minimum number of prize balls is set based on the winning probability of special symbols and the expected value of the total number of game balls acquired (average number of balls obtained in a series of periods from the first hit to the end of the time reduction state). You may Furthermore, the probability of winning a special pattern, the expected value of the total number of game balls acquired, the number of times the large winning opening is opened, the opening time of the large winning opening, the maximum number of winnings of the large winning opening, and the number of winning balls of the large winning opening are specified. When the conditions are satisfied, a big win may be set in which the number of game balls acquired by one big win is less than 1/4 of the maximum number of acquired game balls.

Step S208: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes prize ball payout processing. In this process, based on the winning detection signal input from the various switches 80, 81, 82, 84, 86 in the previous input process (step S203), the number of prize balls is instructed to the payout control device 92. Output command. Also, the main control CPU 72 generates a number-of-balls command for the production control device 124 and stores it in the command buffer.

Step S209: The main control CPU 72 executes motor management processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 detects the origin position regarding the rotation of various motors (dividing body motor 213, main body motor 402, conveyor motor 214, etc.), and when outputting drive signals to various motors, The drive signal is stored in the corresponding port output request buffer. The main control CPU 72 generates a drive signal based on the operation pattern corresponding to each motor in this motor management process. Details of the motor management process will be described later using another flowchart.

Step S210: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes external information processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sends the above-mentioned external information signals (e.g. winning ball information, door opening information, pattern confirmation number information, jackpot information, starting door information, security error) to the hall computer of the game hall through the external terminal board 160. information, etc.) in the port output request buffer.

In this embodiment, among various external information signals, for example, "jackpot 1" to "jackpot 5" are output as jackpot information to the outside, so that an external electronic device (data display It is possible to provide a variety of jackpot information to instruments and hall computers). That is, by dividing the jackpot information into a plurality of "jackpots 1" to "jackpots 5" and outputting them, it is possible to tabulate and manage the types of jackpots (types of wins) from these combinations by a hall computer (not shown). . Also, based on the jackpot information, for example, a data display device (not shown) counts and displays the number of jackpot occurrences within the past several business days for each pachinko machine 1, and recognizes whether or not each machine is currently jackpotting. Alternatively, it is possible to recognize whether or not the current symbol variation time is shortened for each machine. In this external information processing, the main control CPU 72 controls in detail the respective output states (set of ON or OFF) of "jackpot 1" to "jackpot 5".

Step S211: Also, the main control CPU 72 executes test signal processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates various test signals representing its own internal state (for example, normal symbol game management state, special symbol game management state, during big hit, during small hit, during time reduction function operation, etc.), Store these in the port output request buffer. With this test signal, the internal state of the main control CPU 72 can be tested outside the main control device 70, for example.

Step S212: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes display output management processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 controls the lighting states of the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol working memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35, the game state display device 38, and the like. . Specifically, the drive signal stored in the port output request buffer in the previous special game management process (step S207) or normal game management process (step S207a) is port-output. The drive signal is stored in the port output request buffer as byte data to be applied to each LED. As a result, each LED is driven in a predetermined display mode (a mode in which a pattern is displayed in a variable manner, a stationary display, or the like). The specific contents of the processing will be described later using another flowchart.

Step S213: Also, the main control CPU 72 executes output management processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs the external information signal (byte data) stored in the port output request buffer in the previous external information processing (step S210). In addition, the main control CPU 72 combines the drive signals, test signals, etc. of the normal electric accessory solenoid 88 and the big winning opening solenoid 90 stored in the port output request buffer and outputs them from the port.

Step S214: The main control CPU 72 executes effect control output processing. In this process, the main control CPU72 in the command buffer to check whether there is a command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 (command necessary for effect control), if there is an unsent command command to be output port output.

Step S215: The main control CPU 72 then clears the port output request buffer stored in this CTC interrupt.

It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, an example is given in which the processing of steps S207 to S214 (game control program module) is executed as a timer interrupt processing, but these processing are executed by incorporating them into the main loop of the CPU. There are also known programming examples.

Step S216: After completing the above processing, the main control CPU 72 stores a value (01H) designating the end of the interrupt in the interrupt program counter, and ends the CTC interrupt.

Steps S217, S218: Then, the main control CPU 72 restores the values of the saved registers (A to L) and permits the next CTC interrupt. After that, the main control CPU 72 returns to the main loop (the program address indicated by the stack pointer).

[Switch input event processing]
FIG. 28 is a flow chart showing a procedure example of switch input event processing (step S206 in FIG. 27). Each procedure will be described below.

Step S11: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal has been input from the left starting winning opening switch 80 or the middle starting winning opening switch 81 corresponding to the first special symbol. When the input of this winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S12 and executes the first special symbol memory update process. The specific contents of the processing will be described later using another flowchart. On the other hand, if there is no winning detection signal input (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S13.

Step S13: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal has been input from the right start winning opening switch 82 corresponding to the second special symbol. When the input of this winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S14 and executes the second special symbol memory update process. Also here, the specific contents of the processing will be described later using another flowchart. On the other hand, if there is no winning detection signal input (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S15.

Step S15: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal has been input from the count switch 84 corresponding to the big winning opening 30b. When the input of this winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S16 and executes the big winning opening counting process. In the big winning hole count process, the main control CPU 72 counts the number of game balls entering the movable ball entry accessory device 30 . On the other hand, if there is no winning detection signal input (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S17.

Step S17: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a detection signal has been input from the effect switch 800 corresponding to the chance area provided inside the movable ball entry accessory device 30 . If the input of this detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S18 and sets the chance area passage flag to ON. The chance area passing flag is stored in the RAM 76, and when the chance area passing flag is set to ON, it indicates that the game ball has passed through the chance area. It should be noted that the chance area passing flag is set to OFF after the big hit game is finished. On the other hand, if the detection signal has not been input (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S19.

Step S19: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a detection signal has been input from the specific area switch corresponding to the specific area provided inside the movable ball entry accessory device 30 . If the input of this detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S20 and sets the specific area passage flag to ON. Further, the specific area passing flag is stored in the RAM 76, and when the specific area passing flag is set to ON, it indicates that the game ball has passed through the specific area. It should be noted that the specific area passage flag is set to OFF after the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, if the detection signal has not been input (No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S21.

Step S21: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a passage detection signal has been input from the gate switch 78 corresponding to the normal symbol. When the input of this passage detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S22 and executes normal symbol memory update processing. In the normal symbol memory update process, the main control CPU 72 checks whether the current normal symbol working memory number is less than the upper limit number (for example, 4), and if it does not reach the upper limit number, acquires a random number per normal symbol. do. In addition, the main control CPU72 increments the normal symbol working memory number. Then, the main control CPU 72 stores the obtained random number value per normal symbol in the random number storage area of the RAM 76 . On the other hand, if there is no passage detection signal input (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the interrupt management process (FIG. 27).
Also, in the switch input event process, the main control CPU 72 executes a process of adding the value of the discharged ball number counter according to each detection signal from the discharge detection switch 900 and the specific area switch 701 .

In this switch input event processing, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a detection signal has been input from the discharge detection switch 900, and sets the discharge area passage flag to ON when the input of this detection signal is confirmed. You may perform a process to It should be noted that the discharge area passing flag is set to OFF after the end of the small winning game or the big winning game.

[First special symbol memory processing]
FIG. 29 is a flow chart showing a procedure example of the first special symbol storage process. Hereinafter, the first special symbol storage processing will be described along with the procedure example.

Step S30: Here, first, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not there is working memory for the special symbol. Confirmation of the presence or absence of working memory is performed for both the first special design and the second special design, and if any special design has working memory, it is determined that there is working memory for the special design. In this embodiment, since two or more working memories are not provided in the special symbol, here, for example, if there is a jackpot determination random number (one) that has already been transferred to the random number storage area of the RAM 76, the main control CPU 72 special It is determined that there is working memory for the design (Yes). If there is already working memory (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to switch input event processing (FIG. 28). On the other hand, if there is no particular working memory (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S32. In addition, on the structure of the control program, a special symbol working memory number counter (upper limit number 1) may be used here. In this case, the main control CPU 72 refers to the value of the special symbol working memory number counter, and determines that there is working memory when the working memory number is 1 (Yes). If the number of working memories is not 1 (=0), the main control CPU 72 determines that there is no working memory (No).

Step S32: If it is determined that there is no working memory in the previous step S30 (step S30: No), the main control CPU 72 sends the random number generator 75 through the sampling circuit 77 to determine the jackpot determination random value corresponding to the first special symbol. to get A random number is obtained by designating the pin address of the random number generator 75 . When the main control CPU 72 has an 8-bit data bus width, address designation is performed in two batches of 1 byte each for the upper and lower bytes. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the first special symbol from the designated address, it saves this as the jackpot determination random number at the address of the transfer destination (random number storage area).

Step S33: Next, the main control CPU72 acquires the jackpot symbol random number value corresponding to the first special symbol from the jackpot symbol random number counter area of the RAM76. Acquisition of this random number value is also performed by designating the address of the jackpot symbol random number counter area. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot design random number from the designated address, it saves it as the jackpot design random number corresponding to the first special design at the transfer destination address.

Step S34: In addition, the main control CPU72 acquires, for example, a variation pattern determination random number as a random value relating to the variation condition of the first special symbol from the variation random number counter area of the RAM76. Acquisition of this random number value is similarly performed by designating the address of the variable random number counter area. Then, when the main control CPU 72 acquires the variation pattern determination random number from the designated address, it saves it at the transfer destination address.

Step S36: The main control CPU 72 stores the saved jackpot determination random number, jackpot pattern random number, and variation pattern determination random number in the random number storage area (empty at this point) commonly used by the first special symbol and the second special symbol. transfer and store these random numbers as a set.

Step S38: And the main control CPU72 executes the production command output setting process with respect to the first special symbol. This process is for making settings for transmitting a start-up winning sound control command to the effect control device 124, for example.

If the above procedure is finished, or if there is already a special symbol working memory (step S30: Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 28).

[Second special symbol memory processing]
FIG. 30 is a flow chart showing a procedure example of the second special symbol storage process. The second special symbol storage process will be described below along with an example procedure.

Step S40: Here, first, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not there is working memory for the special symbol. Confirmation of the presence or absence of working memory is performed for both the first special design and the second special design, and if any special design has working memory, it is determined that there is working memory for the special design. In this embodiment, since two or more working memories are not provided in the special symbol, here, for example, if there is a jackpot determination random number (one) that has already been transferred to the random number storage area of the RAM 76, the main control CPU 72 special It is determined that there is working memory for the design (Yes). If there is already working memory (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to switch input event processing (FIG. 28). On the other hand, if there is no particular working memory (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S42.

Step S42: If it is determined that there is no working memory in the previous step S40 (step S40: No), the main control CPU 72 generates a jackpot determined random value corresponding to the second special symbol from the random number generator 75 through the sampling circuit 77. to get A random number is obtained by designating the pin address of the random number generator 75 . When the main control CPU 72 has an 8-bit data bus width, address designation is performed in two batches of 1 byte each for the upper and lower bytes. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot decision random number value corresponding to the second special symbol from the designated address, it saves it as the jackpot decision random number at the address of the transfer destination (random number storage area).

Step S43: Next, the main control CPU72 acquires a jackpot symbol random number value corresponding to the second special symbol from the jackpot symbol random number counter area of the RAM76. Acquisition of this random number value is also performed by designating the address of the jackpot symbol random number counter area. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot design random number from the designated address, it saves it as the jackpot design random number corresponding to the second special design at the transfer destination address.

Step S44: In addition, the main control CPU72 acquires, for example, a variation pattern determination random number as a random value relating to the variation condition of the second special symbol from the variation random number counter area of the RAM76. Acquisition of this random number value is similarly performed by designating the address of the variable random number counter area. Then, when the main control CPU 72 acquires the variation pattern determination random number from the designated address, it saves it at the transfer destination address.

Step S46: The main control CPU 72 transfers the saved jackpot determination random number, jackpot pattern random number and variation pattern determination random number to the random number storage area (empty at this time) commonly used for the first and second special symbols. and store these random numbers as a set.

Step S48: And the main control CPU72 executes the production command output setting process with respect to the second special symbol. This process is for making settings for transmitting a start-up winning sound control command to the effect control device 124, for example.

If the above procedure is finished, or if there is already a special symbol working memory (step S40: Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 28).

[Special game management processing]
Next, the details of the special game management process will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of special game management processing. The special game management process includes special game control module selection process (step S1000), special symbol variation start waiting process (step S1500), special symbol variation process (step S2000), special symbol stop display process (step S2500), role Item device operation start waiting process (step S3000), small win accessory device opening process (step S3500), small winning accessory device closing process (step S4000), small winning accessory device operation end process (step S4500) , Jackpot Accessory Device Operation Start Processing (Step S5000), Jackpot Accessory Device Opening Processing (Step S5500), Jackpot Accessory Device Closing Effective Processing (Step S5550), Jackpot Accessory Device Closing Processing (Step S6000) , jackpot accessory device operation end processing (step S6500), remaining ball error command setting processing (step S7000), and solenoid control processing (step S7500). Here, first, the basic flow of the special game management process will be explained along with each process.

Step S1000: In the special game control module selection process, the main control CPU72 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (one of steps S1500 to S6500). For example, the main control CPU 72 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the program address of the remaining ball error command setting process (step S7000) in the "jump table" as the return destination address. . Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the processes performed so far. For example, if the special symbol has not yet started variable display, the main control CPU 72 selects the special symbol variation start waiting process (step S1500) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the special symbol variation start waiting process has already been completed, the main control CPU 72 selects the special symbol variation process (step S2000) as the next jump destination, and if the special symbol variation process has been completed, As the next jump destination, the process during special symbol stop display (step S2500) is selected. In this embodiment, the jump destination address is specified in the "jump table" to select the process. There are also known programming examples in which the CPU selects which process to execute next.

In addition, when the main control CPU 72 selects the next jump destination as described above, the progress of processing up to the present is represented by the value of the "special game management status". For example, if the special symbol has not yet started variable display, the main control CPU 72 has set the value of the "special game management status" up to now as "00H". On the other hand, if the special symbol fluctuation start waiting process has already been completed, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the "special game management status" up to the present to "01H", and if the special symbol fluctuation process has been completed. , the value of the current "special game management status" is set to "02H". The setting of the value of such "special game management status" will be described later. In any case, the main control CPU72 refers to the value of "special game management status" in the special game control module selection process, and selects the process to jump to at that time (any of steps S1500 to S6500) can be done.

It should be noted that the selection as the jump destination in the special game control module selection process (step S1000), steps S1500 ~ step S6500 as described above, remaining ball error command setting process (step S7000) and solenoid control process ( Step S7500) is executed at each interrupt.

Step S1500: When the value of "special game management status" is "00H" as described above, the main control CPU 72 executes a special symbol variation start waiting process in the special game management process. In this special symbol variation start waiting process, the main control CPU 72 performs the work of preparing the conditions for starting the special symbol variation display. For example, when the main control CPU 72 does not have a special symbol working memory number, it saves the memory of the winning determination random number and the winning symbol random number of the special symbol in the common storage area. In addition, the main control CPU 72 compares the hit determination random number stored in the common storage area with the hit value to determine the hit. In addition, in this embodiment, since the hit probability of the special symbol lottery (so-called small hit probability) is approximately 1/1, the hit determination at this time is a confirmatory process. The specific contents of the processing will be described later using another flowchart.

Step S2000: When the value of "special game management status" is "01H", the main control CPU 72 executes the special symbol changing process in the special game management process. In this special symbol variation process, the main control CPU 72 performs drive control of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 while counting the variation timer. Specifically, an ON or OFF drive signal (1-byte data) is output to each segment and dot (Nos. 0 to 7) of two 7-segment LEDs. The pattern of the drive signal changes with the passage of time, and thereby the variable display of the special symbols is performed. After that, when the count of the variable timer reaches 0, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the "special game management status" to "02H".

Step S2500: When the value of "special game management status" is updated to "02H", the main control CPU 72 executes the special symbol stop display process in the special game management process. In this special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU 72 performs drive control of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 while counting the stop display timer. Similarly here, an ON or OFF drive signal is output to each segment and dot of the two 7-segment LEDs, but the pattern of the drive signal is constant, so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the stop display mode of the special symbols at this time corresponds to the winning type determined in the previous special symbol variation start waiting process. After that, when the count of the stop display timer reaches 0, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the "special game management status" to "03H".

In addition, in this special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU 72 executes a process of subtracting the number of times of time saving (time cutting counter value related to the time saving state). In this embodiment, the number-of-times cutting counter value for the time shortening state is set to a predetermined numerical value (for example, 100 times). Therefore, when the deviation variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol 100 times in the time shortening state (including the small hit variation at that time when it does not pass through the specific area) is executed, the time shortening The function enable flag is reset and the time reduction state ends. In addition, the time reduction function operation flag is explained in the example of resetting when the stop display time of the special design has passed, but at the end of the fluctuation time of the special design (before the start of the stop display time measurement) or the fluctuation of the special design May be reset at start.

Step S3000: When the value of "special game management status" is updated to "03H", the main control CPU 72 executes the accessory device activation start waiting process in the special game management process. In this accessory operation start waiting process, the main control CPU 72 executes the countdown of the opening time timer as a special game timer. In addition, the value of the opening time timer is set to the value corresponding to the "first time" when it corresponds to the "small winning pattern 1", and to the "second time" when it corresponds to the "small winning design 2". Corresponding values are set. After that, when the count of the opening time timer reaches 0, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of "special game management status" to "04H".

By executing such processing, the main control CPU72 is counted during the execution of the small winning game (special game) executed by corresponding to the "small winning pattern 2 (second winning type)" When 2 hours (second numerical value) reaches a specified value (0), the probability of the game ball passing through the specific area can be increased (changeable) (control means).

In addition, by executing such processing, the main control CPU 72 counts during execution of the small winning game (special game) executed by corresponding to the "small winning pattern 2 (special winning type)" When the second time (numerical value) reaches a specified value (0), the probability of the game ball passing through the specific area can be increased (changed) (control means).

Furthermore, by executing such processing, the main control CPU72 is counted during execution of the small winning game (special game) executed by corresponding to the "small winning symbol 1 (first winning type)" When the first time (first numerical value) reaches the value (0) corresponding to the first counter value, it is possible to direct the game ball to the tower main body 400 (movable body) that is performing a difficult action, The second time (second numerical value) counted during the execution of the small winning game (special game) executed by matching the "small winning pattern 2 (second winning type)" corresponds to the second counter value. When it becomes (0), it is possible to direct the game ball to the tower body 400 (movable body) that is performing the easy action (control means).

Furthermore, by executing such processing, the main control CPU 72 counts during the execution of the small winning game (special game) executed by corresponding to the "small winning pattern 2 (special winning type)" When the second time (numerical value) becomes a value (0) corresponding to the special counter value, it is possible to direct the game ball to the tower main body 400 (movable body) that is performing the easy action ( control means).

Step S3500: When the value of "special game management status" is updated to "04H", the main control CPU 72 executes a small winning accessory device opening process in the special game management process. In this small hit accessory device opening process, the main control CPU 72 controls the opening operation of the movable ball entry accessory device 30 . Specifically, the main control CPU 72 counts the number of game balls winning from the large winning opening 30 b while counting the large winning opening initial opening timer, and sets the drive signal for the large winning opening solenoid 90 . Thereby, the operation of opening and closing the movable ball entry accessory device 30 is performed. Also, when closing after opening the movable ball entry accessory device 30, the main control CPU72 updates the value of the "special game management status" to "05H". In addition, details of the accessory device opening process at the time of a small hit will be described later using another flowchart.

Step S4000: When the value of the "special game management status" is updated to "05H", the main control CPU 72 executes the small winning accessory device closing process in the special game management process. In this small hit accessory device closing process, the main control CPU 72 executes various internal processes associated with the closing of the movable ball entry accessory device 30 . The various internal processes include, for example, a process of confirming the completion of discharge of the winning game ball when the movable ball entry accessory device 30 is opened, and a process of confirming whether or not the game ball has passed through a specific area. When ending these processes, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of "special game management status" to "06H". In addition, the main control CPU 72 executes processing when it is detected that the game ball has passed through the specific area in this small hit accessory device closing processing. The details of the jackpot accessory device closing process will be described later using another flowchart.

Step S4500: When the value of the "special game management status" is updated to "06H", the main control CPU72 executes a small hit accessory device operation end process in the special game management process. In this small hit accessory device operation end processing, the main control CPU 72 executes various internal processes associated with the end of the operation of the movable ball entry accessory device 30 . Various internal processes include, for example, a process of confirming the passage of an ending time for determining the end of the operation of the movable entrance accessory device 30, and setting a jackpot state transition command. When setting the jackpot state transition command here, the main control CPU72 updates the value of the "special game management status" to "07H". On the other hand, if the jackpot state transition command is not set, the main control CPU72 returns the "special game management status" to the initial value "00H" (steps S3000 to S4500: special game execution means). A small winning game (special game) is a game in which a start time (opening time) is set first, then an opening time and a closing time are set, and finally an end time (ending time) is set. By executing such a process, the main control CPU 72 determines that the result of the special symbol lottery (predetermined lottery) corresponds to a small hit winning (winning), and a special When the symbols are stopped and displayed, a small winning game (special game) is started to shift the movable ball entry accessory device 30 from the closed state to the open state on the assumption that the conditions for starting the small winning game (prescribed conditions) are satisfied. It can be executed (special game execution means). In addition, the details of the accessory device operation end processing at the time of a small hit will also be described later using another flowchart.

Step S5000: The jackpot-time accessory device operation start process is executed when the value of the "special game management status" is updated to "07H" in the previous small-win role product device operation end process. In this jackpot time accessory device activation start process, the main control CPU 72 executes pre-processing when operating the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 again. That is, the main control CPU 72 counts down the jackpot start waiting time timer as a special game timer, and when the count of the timer reaches 0, the operating conditions of the movable ball access device 30 (the number of execution rounds, the opening time for each round and number of openings, interval time, etc.). Also, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the "special game management status" to "08H". Thereafter, during the jackpot game, the value of the "special game management status" is updated from "08H" to "0BH" according to the progress of the game, and steps S5500 to S6500 are executed according to the value at that time. become. Further, details of the process for starting operation of the jackpot accessory device will be described later using another flowchart.

Step S5500: When the value of "special game management status" is updated to "08H", the main control CPU 72 executes jackpot time accessory device opening processing. In this jackpot accessory device opening process, the main control CPU 72 controls the opening and closing operation of the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 . As a result, one round of the jackpot game is executed. When one round of the jackpot game ends and the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 is closed, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the "special game management status" to "09H". The details of the jackpot time accessory device opening process will also be described later using another flowchart.

Step S5550: When the value of "special game management status" is updated to "09H", the main control CPU 72 executes the next jackpot accessory device closing valid process. In this jackpot accessory device closing valid process, the main control CPU 72 counts down the big winning opening closing valid time timer, and when the count of the timer reaches 0, the value of "special game management status" is updated to "0AH". do. This process is executed to adjust the time required for the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 to be opened and closed.

Step S6000: When the value of "special game management status" is updated to "0AH", the main control CPU 72 executes the next jackpot accessory device closing process. In this jackpot accessory device closing process, the main control CPU 72 executes internal processing associated with completion of closing of the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 . In this internal processing, the main control CPU 72 checks the number of rounds executed so far, and if the number of rounds executed has not reached the set number of rounds (number of consecutive operations), the value of "special game management status" is set to " 08H”. In this case, in the next special game control module selection process (step S1000), the previous jackpot time accessory device opening process (step S5500) will be selected again. On the other hand, when the number of already executed rounds reaches the set number of rounds, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of "special game management status" to "0BH". The details of the jackpot accessory device closing process will be described later using another flowchart.

Step S6500: When the value of "special game management status" is updated to "0BH", the main control CPU 72 executes a jackpot accessory device operation ending process. In this jackpot accessory device operation end processing, the main control CPU 72 counts down the jackpot ending time timer. When the count of the timer reaches 0, the "special game management status" is returned to the initial value "00H" (steps S5000 to S6500: special game executing means). By executing such processing, the main control CPU 72 determines that the result of the special symbol lottery (predetermined lottery) corresponds to the jackpot winning (winning), and the special symbols are drawn in a manner corresponding to the big win (predetermined winning manner). When the stop display is made or when the game ball passes through the specific area during the small winning game, the condition for starting the big winning game (prescribed condition) is satisfied, and the movable ball entry accessory device 30 is moved from the closed state. A jackpot game (special game) that shifts to the open state can be executed (special game executing means). As a result, after that, the special symbol can be changed (or the working memory number can be added). The details of the jackpot accessory device activation end processing will also be described later using another flowchart.

Also, the main control CPU 72 executes the following procedure regardless of the value of the "special game management status".
Step S7000: The main control CPU 72 executes a remaining ball error command setting process. In this remaining ball error command setting process, the main control CPU 72 monitors the ball shortage error after the operation of the movable ball entrance accessory device 30 is completed, and sets a notification command for the ball shortage error. For example, the main control CPU 72 counts the number of winning balls counted during the period from when the value of the "special game management status" is updated to "04H" until it is next updated to "05H", and the number of winning balls counted within the discharge time. Check if the number of discharge balls matches. Also, the main control CPU 72 counts the number of winning balls counted during the period from when the value of the "special game management status" is updated to "08H" until it is next updated to "09H", and Check if the counted number of discharge balls matches. As a result, when the number of winning balls and the number of discharged balls match, the discharged ball shortage flag is reset (00H), and this processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the two do not match, the main control CPU 72 sets the ball shortage flag (01H) and sets the ball shortage error state command. The ejection ball shortage error state command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 27).

Step S7500: The main control CPU 72 executes solenoid control processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 controls the operating state (ON or OFF) of the lifter guideway solenoid 95 . In addition, the main control CPU 72 can execute the discharge process during the jackpot game especially in this process. Details of the solenoid control process will be described later using another flowchart.

[Special game progress]
FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a list of the values of the "special game management status" that change as the special game management process is executed, and the state of progress of the special game corresponding to each value. In this embodiment, a special game (a game corresponding to a special symbol) is started with, for example, (1) "special symbol variation waiting state" as an initial state. From there, when the game ball enters one of the left start winning opening 26, the middle starting winning opening 27, or the right starting winning opening 28b, the progress of the special game is triggered by the following (2) " transition to special symbol fluctuation display state”, further through (3) “special symbol stop symbol display state”, proceed to (4) “small win accessory device operation start production state”, and (5) “small (6) "closed state after opening accessory device during small win", (7) "state during production of completion of accessory device operation during small win".

At this time, when passage through the specific area (V winning) does not occur in the movable ball entry accessory device 30 (accessory device), the progress of the special game returns to (1) "special symbol variation waiting state". , and it repeats from there. On the other hand, when passing through the specific area (V winning) occurs in the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 (accessory device) after (5) “small hit accessory device open state”, the progress of the special game is ( 8) Transition to the state during the performance of starting the big win, and from there, (9) "Opening and closing state of the accessory device at the time of the big win", (10) "Closed state after opening the accessory device at the time of the big win", (11) "The role at the time of the big win" state during object device closing time", and (12) transition to "state during jackpot ending effect". Then, when (12) "big win ending effect in progress state" is completed, the state of progress of the special game returns to (1) "special symbol variation waiting state" and repeats from there. More specific description will be given below.

(1) "Special symbol change waiting state"
At the beginning of the game by the pachinko machine 1, the state of progress of the special game is (1) "special symbol variation waiting state". This state means that the conditions for starting the special symbols are satisfied. For example, when the special symbols are not fluctuating and the previous variable display is performed, the stop display of the special symbols has already been determined. In this state, the main control CPU 72 has set the value of "special game management status" to "00H", and the special symbol variation start waiting process (step S1500) is selected in the special game management process.

(2) "Special symbol fluctuation display state"
In the above (1) "special symbol variation waiting state", when a game ball enters any one of the left start winning opening 26, the middle starting winning opening 27, or the right starting winning opening 28b, the special symbol changes. The display is started and the progress status transitions to (2) "special symbol variation display state". This state means that the special symbols are being variably displayed in the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 . During this time, the main control CPU 72 has set the value of the "special game management status" to "01H", and the special symbol changing process (step S2000) is selected in the special game management process.

(3) "Special symbol stop symbol display state"
When the special symbol variation time passes and the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the progress status changes to (3) "special symbol stop symbol display state". This state means that the special symbols are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 . During this time, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the "special game management status" to "02H", and the special symbol stop display process (step S2500) is selected in the special game management process.

(4) "At the time of a small hit, the accessory device is activated and is being produced"
When the stop display of the special symbols is determined by the lapse of the stop display time of the special symbols, the progress status transitions to (4) "state during performance of start of accessory device operation at the time of small win". This state means waiting for the start of operation of the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 triggered by the winning of a special symbol (corresponding to a small win). During this time, the main control CPU 72 has set the value of the "special game management status" to "03H", and in the special game management process, the accessory device activation start waiting process (step S3000) is selected.

(5) "Accessory device open state at the time of small hit"
When the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 operates, the state of progress transitions to (5) “small hit accessory device open state”. This state means that the big winning opening 30b is being opened as the movable ball entry accessory device 30 is activated. During this time, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the "special game management status" to "04H", and in the special game management process, the accessory device opening process (step S3500) at the time of the small hit is selected. Further, the main control CPU 72 starts driving control of the motor in the motor management process (step S209 in FIG. 27) triggered by the update of the value of the "special game management status" to "04H".

(6) "Closed state after opening accessory device at the time of small hit"
When the big winning opening 30b is closed, the state of progress shifts to (6) "closed state after opening accessory device at small win". This state means that the big winning opening 30b in the movable ball entry accessory device 30 is being closed. During this time, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the "special game management status" to "05H", and in the special game management process, the accessory device closing process (step S4000) at the time of the small hit is selected.

(7) "At the time of a small hit, the accessory device operation end effecting state"
After the big winning opening 30b is closed, the state of progress shifts to (7) "state during production of completion of accessory device operation at the time of small win". This state means that the game using the action of distributing game balls in the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 is finished. During this time, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the "special game management status" to "06H", and in the special game management process, the accessory device activation end process (step S4500) at the time of the small hit is selected. It should be noted that, if the passing of the specific area (V winning) does not occur within the movable ball entrance accessory device 30, the progress returns to (1) "special symbol variation waiting state".

(8) "A state during the jackpot start production"
When passing through the specific area (V winning) occurs in the movable ball-entering accessory device 30, the progress status transitions to (8) "state during big hit start production". This state means that it is a waiting period for starting the operation of the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 again. During this time, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the "special game management status" to "07H", and in the special game management process, the jackpot accessory device operation start process (step S5000) is selected.

(9) "At the time of jackpot, accessory device opening and closing operation state"
When the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 starts operating again, the state of progress transitions to (9) "state during jackpot accessory device opening/closing operation". This state means that the big winning opening 30b is being opened. During this time, the main control CPU 72 has set the value of the "special game management status" to "08H", and in the special game management process, the jackpot accessory device opening process (step S5500) is selected.

(10) "Closed state after opening accessory device at jackpot"
When the big winning opening is closed by the movable ball entry accessory device 30, the progress transitions to (10) "closed state after opening accessory device at the time of big hit". This state means a state immediately after the big prize opening is closed with the end of the round. At this time, the main control CPU 72 has set the value of the "special game management status" to "09H", and in the special game management process, the jackpot accessory device closing valid process (step S5550) is selected.

(11) “During the closing time state of the accessory device at the time of the jackpot”
After the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 is closed, the state of progress transitions to (11) "during jackpot accessory device closing time state". This state means that it is in a standby state (inter-round interval) after the end of the round. At this time, the main control CPU 72 has set the value of the "special game management status" to "0AH", and in the special game management process, the jackpot accessory device closing process (step S6000) is selected. If all the rounds during the big win have not been completed, the state of progress after this returns to (9) "state during opening and closing of the accessory device at the time of the big win".

(12) "Big hit ending production state"
When the standby time after the end of the final round of the big win has elapsed, the state of progress transitions to (12) "state during the ending effect of the big win". This state means that it is in a jackpot ending production state. At this time, the main control CPU 72 has set the value of the "special game management status" to "0BH", and in the special game management process, the jackpot accessory device activation end process (step S6500) is selected.

As described above, in the special game management process (FIG. 31), the main control CPU72 changes the value of the "special game management status" to "00H" to "0BH" according to the change in the progress of the special game, A special game control module can be selected according to the progress of the time. Also, when the value of the special game management status is updated, the main control CPU 72 generates a special game management status command reflecting the value. The special game management status command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 27).

[Special symbol fluctuation start waiting process]
FIG. 33 is a flow chart showing a procedure example of special symbol variation start waiting processing. Each procedure will be described below.

Step S2100: First, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the first special symbol working memory number or the second special symbol working memory number remains (greater than 0). This confirmation can be performed by referring to the value of the working memory number counter stored in the RAM 76 . When the working memory numbers of both the first special symbol and the second special symbol are 0 (No), the main control CPU 72 executes the demonstration setting process of step S2502.

Step S2502: In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates a customer waiting specification command. The customer waiting designation command is output to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 27). When the demonstration setting process is executed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process. When returning, it returns to the end address as described above (same hereafter).

On the other hand, if the value of the working memory number counter of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is greater than 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2300.

Step S2300: The main control CPU 72 executes big hit determination processing (internal lottery, predetermined lottery) (lottery executing means). In this process, the main control CPU 72 first reads the lottery random numbers (big hit decision random numbers, big hit pattern random numbers) stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76 . The read random number is stored, for example, in another temporary storage area, and the working memory is erased (consumed) from the random number storage area. Next, the main control CPU 72 sets a range of jackpot values and determines whether or not the read random number value is included in this range. Then, if the random number value read at this time is included in the range of the jackpot value, the main control CPU 72 sets the jackpot flag (01H), and then proceeds to step S2400. Here, when providing a hit (so-called direct hit, direct hit) in which a big hit game is directly executed triggered by the entry of a ball into each start winning opening, this processing is required, but the direct hit must be set. This processing may be omitted.

If the big hit flag is not set, the main control CPU 72 next sets a range of small hit values in the same big hit determination process, and determines whether or not the read random number value is included in this range (lottery execution means). The "minor win" referred to here is anything other than non-winning (lose), but has a different nature from the "big win". In other words, the "big win" causes a big win game, but the "minor win" does not generate such an opportunity. However, the "minor win" is positioned as satisfying the conditions for operating the movable ball-entering accessory device 30, like the "big win". Then, if the read random value is included in the range of the small hit value, the main control CPU72 sets the small hit flag, and then proceeds to step S2400.

Step S2400: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the big hit flag has been set to the value (01H) in the previous big hit determination process. If the jackpot flag is not set to the value (01H) (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2402.

Step S2402: The main control CPU72 determines whether or not the value (01H) has been set to the small hit flag in the previous big hit determination process. If the small hit flag is not set to the value (01H) (No), the main control CPU 72 then executes step S2404. However, since the small hit probability is set to 1 in this embodiment, the following steps S2404 and S2405 are not executed. However, if the small hit probability is set to "substantially 1" rather than exactly 1, there is a rare case of non-winning, so the following steps S2404 and S2405 are executed.

Step S2404: The main control CPU 72 executes stop symbol determination processing when losing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets stop symbol number data at the time of loss by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 . Also, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (when lost) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 . These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 27).

In addition, in this embodiment, since 7-segment LEDs are used for the first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35, for example, the display mode of the stop symbol at the time of loss is one segment (center bar "-") can be displayed only, and the stop symbol number data can be fixed to one value (for example, 64H). In this case, the storage capacity used on the program can be reduced, the processing load on the main control CPU 72 can be reduced, and the processing speed can be improved.

Step S2405: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes fluctuation pattern determination processing at the time of deviation. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the variation pattern number at the time of loss for the special symbol. The variation pattern number distinguishes the type (pattern) of the variation display of the special symbol, or corresponds to the variation time required for the variation display. Variation patterns include various variation patterns with different variation times (same applies to big wins and small wins). Information about the variation pattern of the selected special symbol is transmitted to the effect control device as a variation pattern command. It should be noted that the stop display time of the symbol at the time of loss is constant (for example, about 0.5 seconds) regardless of the variation pattern. The main control CPU 72 sets the value of the determined variable time (at the time of loss) to the variable timer, and also sets the value of the stop display time at the time of loss to the stop symbol display timer.

The above steps S2404 and S2405 are control procedures when the big hit determination result is lost (other than non-winning), but when the determination result is a big hit (step S2400: Yes) or a small hit (step S2402: Yes) , the main control CPU 72 executes the following procedure. First, the case of a big hit will be explained.

Step S2410: The main control CPU 72 executes a jackpot stop symbol determination process (winning type determination means). In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the type of the current winning symbol (stop symbol number at the time of the big hit) for each special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) based on the big hit symbol random number. The relationship between the jackpot symbol random number value and the type of winning symbol is defined in the jackpot stop symbol selection table (winning type defining means). Therefore, the main control CPU 72 can refer to the big-hit stop symbol selection table in the big-hit stop symbol determination process, and can determine the type of the winning symbol based on the big-hit symbol random number from the stored contents.

Step S2412: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a big hit variation pattern determination process. In this process, the variation pattern (variation time and stop display time) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number. Further, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the determined variable time to the variable timer, and also sets the value of the stop display time to the stop symbol display timer. Regarding the variation time of the special symbol, a variation pattern having a constant variation time (for example, 0.5 seconds) may be fixed and selected. Alternatively, variation patterns with different variation times (eg, 0.4 to 2.1 seconds) may be selectively determined.

Step S2414: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes other setting processing at the time of the big hit. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the display mode of the stop symbol (big hit symbol) by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 based on the jackpot stop symbol number. In addition, the main control CPU 72 generates a lottery result command (at the time of the big hit) together with the stop symbol command (at the time of the big hit). These stop symbol commands and lottery result commands are also sent to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

Next, processing at the time of a small hit will be described.
Step S2407: The main control CPU 72 executes a small hit stop symbol determination process (winning type determination means). In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the type of the winning symbol at the time of the small win (stop symbol number at the time of the small win) based on the big hit symbol random number. Here, similarly, the relationship between the big hit symbol random number value and the type of the winning symbol at the time of the small win is preliminarily set in the small hit stop symbol selection table (the first special symbol stop symbol selection table and the second special symbol stop symbol selection table). It is regulated (winning type regulating means). In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol random number is used to reduce the load on the main control CPU 72 to determine the winning symbol at the time of the small hit, but a dedicated random number may be used separately.

Here, in this embodiment, two types of "small winning pattern 1" and "small winning pattern 2" are provided as winning types of special symbols, and the main control CPU 72 determines which winning type corresponds. do. Specifically, if the lottery is based on the first special design, it is determined to correspond to "small winning design 1", and if the lottery is based on the second special design, it corresponds to "small winning design 2". to decide. It should be noted that the number of openings of the movable piece 30a of the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 is determined based on the winning stop symbol ("small winning symbol 1" or "small winning symbol 2") determined here. .

However, in this embodiment, winning in the special symbol lottery is not a big win as it is, but is only an opening opportunity (=small win) of the movable ball entry accessory device 30, and in order to actually proceed to a big win, (movable ball entry again In order to open the accessory device 30), it is necessary to allow the game ball to pass through a specific area within the movable ball entry accessory device 30.

[Election design at the time of small hit]
In the present embodiment, two types of symbols are prepared as winning symbols at the time of a small win. 2”.

[First special symbol stop symbol selection table]
FIG. 34 is a diagram showing the configuration columns of the first special symbol stop symbol selection table. The main control CPU 72 refers to this table to determine the type of winning symbol when the lottery result of this time corresponds to the first special symbol.

In the first special symbol stop symbol selection table, the distribution value for each winning symbol is shown in the left column, and the distribution value "100" corresponds to the ratio when the denominator is 100. In addition, the second column from the left shows the "small winning symbol 1" corresponding to the distribution value. That is, at the time of winning corresponding to the first special symbol, the ratio of selecting "small winning symbol 1" is 100/100 (=100%). Therefore, when winning the first special symbol, the "small winning symbol 1" will be selected at a rate of 100%.

When the result of the current jackpot corresponds to the first special symbol, the main control CPU 72 performs a selection lottery based on the jackpot symbol random number, and selectively selects the winning symbol at the selection ratio shown in the first special symbol stop symbol selection table. decide. In the first special symbol stop symbol selection table, as shown in the third column from the left, 2-byte command data, for example, is defined as a stop symbol command at the time of winning. The stop symbol command is described by, for example, a combination of MODE value and EVENT value, among which the MODE value "B1H" in the upper byte indicates that the current winning symbol was selected when the first special symbol was won. represents. Also, the EVENT value "01H" in the lower byte indicates the type of the corresponding winning symbol in the selection table. Therefore, when the result of this win corresponds to the first special symbol and "small win symbol 1" is selected as the winning symbol, the stop symbol command at the time of winning is described as "B1H01H". become.

As described above, when the main control CPU 72 selects a winning symbol from the first special symbol stop symbol selection table, it generates a stop symbol command at that time. The generated stop symbol command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the above effect control output process, for example. In addition, the main control CPU 72 determines a small hit stop symbol number for the first special symbol based on the selected winning symbol.

[Opening hours]
The second column from the right of the first special symbol stop symbol selection table shows the value of the opening time set at the start of the small winning game. When it corresponds to "small hit pattern 1", the opening time is set to the first time (for example, 0.008 seconds).

[Time saving number of times]
In the column on the right side of the first special symbol stop symbol selection table, when the game ball passes through the specific area during the small winning game and the big winning game is executed, the value of the number of times of shortening time given after the big winning game is completed. It is shown. In this embodiment, when a big hit game is executed corresponding to "small winning pattern 1", the number of times of time saving is given 100 times when the limiter is not reached, and the number of times of time saving is given 0 times when the limiter is reached (given not).

[Second special symbol stop symbol selection table]
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing the configuration columns of the second special symbol stop symbol selection table. The main control CPU 72 refers to this table to determine the type of winning symbol when the lottery result of this time corresponds to the second special symbol.

Also in the second special symbol stop symbol selection table, the distribution value for each winning symbol is shown in the left column, and the distribution value "100" corresponds to the ratio when the denominator is 100. Similarly, the second column from the left shows the "small winning symbol 2" corresponding to the distribution value. That is, at the time of winning corresponding to the second special symbol, the ratio of selecting "small winning symbol 2" is 100/100 (=100%). Therefore, for the second special symbol, the "small winning symbol 2" will be selected at a rate of 100% at the time of winning.

When the current lottery result corresponds to the second special symbol, the main control CPU 72 performs a selection lottery based on the jackpot symbol random number, and selectively determines the winning symbol at the selection ratio shown in the second special symbol stop symbol selection table. do. Similarly, in the second special symbol stop symbol selection table, as shown in the third column from the left, for example, 2-byte command data is defined as a stop symbol command at the time of winning. Here too, the stop symbol command is described as a combination of the above MODE value and EVENT value, of which the upper byte MODE value "B2H" was selected when the current winning symbol was a second special symbol hit. It means that it is something. Also, the EVENT value "01H" in the lower byte represents the type of winning symbol corresponding in the selection table. For this reason, for example, if the result of the small hit this time corresponds to the second special pattern and "small hit pattern 2" is selected as the winning pattern, the stop pattern command will be described as "B2H01H". Become.

As described above, when the main control CPU 72 selects a winning symbol from the second special symbol stop symbol selection table, it generates a stop symbol command at that time. The generated stop symbol command is transmitted to the effect control device 124, for example, in the above effect control output process. In addition, the main control CPU 72 determines the small hit stop symbol number for the second special symbol based on the selected winning symbol.

[Opening hours]
The second column from the right of the second special symbol stop symbol selection table shows the value of the opening time set at the start of the small winning game. When it corresponds to the "small hit pattern 2", opening time is set to 2nd time (for example, 28.572 seconds).

[Time saving number of times]
In the column on the right side of the second special symbol stop symbol selection table, when the game ball passes through the specific area during the small winning game and the big winning game is executed, the value of the number of times of shortening time given after the big winning game is completed. It is shown. In this embodiment, when a big hit game is executed corresponding to the "small winning pattern 2", the number of times of time saving is given 100 times when the limiter is not reached, and the number of times of time saving is given 0 times when the limiter is reached (given not).

In this way, in the first special symbol stop symbol selection table and the second special symbol stop symbol selection table, regarding the result at the time of winning obtained in the special symbol lottery (predetermined lottery), "Small winning symbol 1 (first winning type )” and “small winning pattern 2 (second winning type)” (winning type defining means).

In addition, in the first special symbol stop symbol selection table and the second special symbol stop symbol selection table, the result at the time of winning obtained in the special symbol lottery (predetermined lottery) is "small winning symbol 2 (special winning type)". (winning type defining means).

In the first special symbol stop symbol selection table and the second special symbol stop symbol selection table, it is a counter value for timing the opening time, and the first time ( First counter value) and a second time (second counter value) according to "small winning symbol 2 (second winning type)" (counter value defining means).

Also, in the first special symbol stop symbol selection table and the second special symbol stop symbol selection table, it is a counter value for timing the opening time, and the second time corresponding to "small winning symbol 2 (special winning type)" (special counter value) is defined (counter value defining means).

In the first special symbol stop symbol selection table and the second special symbol stop symbol selection table, the opening time ( A counter value (first time and second time) for differentiating the start time is defined (counter value defining means).

In addition, in the first special symbol stop symbol selection table and the second special symbol stop symbol selection table, "small winning symbol 2 (special winning type)" and "small winning symbol 1 (winning type other than special winning type)" , counter values (first time and second time) for differentiating the opening time (start time) (counter value defining means).

In this embodiment, the first special symbol has one winning type and the second special symbol has one winning type. However, the first special symbol may have multiple winning types. , There may be a plurality of winning types in the second special symbol.

[See FIG. 33: Special Symbol Variation Start Waiting Process]
Step S2408: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a small hit variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the variation pattern (variation time and stop display time) of the first special symbol based on the variation pattern determination random number (variation pattern determination means, variation time determination means). Further, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the determined variable time to the variable timer, and sets the value of the stop display time to the stop symbol display timer.

Step S2409: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes other setting processing at the time of a small hit. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the display mode of the stop design (small hit design) by the first special design display device 34 or the second special design display device 35 based on the small hit stop design number. In addition, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (at the time of a small hit) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 . These stop symbol commands and lottery result commands are also sent to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

Step S2415: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes special symbol variation start processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 selects variation pattern data based on the variation pattern number (when lost/when hit). In addition, the main control CPU 72 sets a special symbol fluctuation start flag in the flag area of the RAM 76 . The main control CPU 72 then generates a variation start command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 . This fluctuation start command is also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the above effect control output process. After completing the above procedure, the main control CPU72 updates the value of the "special game management status" to "01H" and returns to the special symbol game process.

[Accessory device opening process at the time of small hit]
FIG. 36 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the small winning accessory device opening process (step S3500 in FIG. 31). As described above, in the small winning accessory device opening process, the special symbols are variably displayed in the special game management process. It is executed after the countdown of the opening time timer by the accessory device operation start waiting process (step S3000 in FIG. 31). In this case, the value of "special game management status" is updated to "04H". An example procedure will be described below.

Step S3501: First, the main control CPU 72 sets the big winning opening solenoid ON flag in the accessory device opening process at the time of a small hit. This flag is stored in the flag set area of the RAM 76, for example.

Step S3502: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes switch input event processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 updates the winning ball number counter to the movable ball entering accessory device 30 (big winning hole 30 b ) based on the winning detection signal from the count switch 84 . The value of the winning ball number counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76, for example. In addition, in the switch input event processing, the main control CPU 72 also confirms each detection signal from the ejection detection switch 900 and the specific area switch 701 . When this module is called for the first time, the big winning hole solenoid 90 is inactive and the big winning hole 30b is not yet opened, so the winning balls counter is not incremented for the first time.

Step S3504: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the value of the winning ball number counter has reached the maximum number (for example, 5). As described above, the counter is not incremented when this module is called for the first time (No), so the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S3506.

Step S3506: In this case, an initial opening timer countdown process is executed. If this module is called for the first time, the main control CPU 72 sets the initial opening timer to an initial value (for example, 1 second). Also, when calling after the first time, the main control CPU72 decrements the value of the initial opening timer that has already been set.

Step S3508: Then, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the time to open the big winning opening for the first time has ended. If the value of the initial opening timer is greater than 0 (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S3514.

Step S3514: In this case, the main control CPU 72 reads the large winning opening solenoid ON flag from the flag set area of the RAM 76, and sets "operation (ON)" as the control signal for the large winning opening solenoid 90 based on the value. As a result, the large winning opening solenoid 90 is energized to open the large winning opening 30b.

Then, when this module is called from the next time onwards and a prize is actually awarded to the big prize winning port 30b, the value of the winning ball number counter is incremented in the switch input event processing (step S3502).

If the value of the winning ball number counter reaches the maximum number (step S3504: Yes) or if the value of the first opening timer becomes 0 (step S3508: Yes), the main control CPU72 next executes step S3509.

Step S3509: In this case, the main control CPU72 sets the big winning opening solenoid OFF flag. As a result, the ON flag set in the flag set area of the RAM 76 is rewritten to the OFF flag.

Step S3510: And the main control CPU72 sets the value of "special game management status" to "05H". As a result, this module will not be called from the next time onwards, and the progress of the special game will proceed to the next stage. However, if the lottery with the second special symbol corresponds to the "small winning symbol 2", the big winning opening 30b will be opened twice, so the main control CPU 72 resets the value of the "special game management status" again. Set to "04H". As a result, a series of processes in this module are executed again.

Step S3512: Also, the main control CPU 72 sets a accessory device closing command. This command is for notifying the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126) of the closing of the movable entering accessory device 30. The command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 27).

Step S 3514 : The main control CPU 72 sets “non-operating (OFF)” as the control signal for the large winning opening solenoid 90 based on the value of the large winning opening solenoid OFF flag set in the flag set area of the RAM 76 . As a result, the magnetization of the large winning opening solenoid 90 is stopped and the large winning opening 30b is closed.

After executing the above procedure, the main control CPU 72 returns to the program address of the remaining ball error command setting process (step S7000). Also, as described above, since the value of "special game management status" is updated to "05H" after this, this module will not be called for the time being (until the next special symbol variation).

[Closing processing of accessories device at the time of small hit]
Next, FIG. 37 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the jackpot accessory device closing process (step S4000 in FIG. 31). As described above, the small winning accessory device closing process is executed when the value of the "special game management status" is updated to "05H". An example procedure will be described below.

Step S4002: First, the main control CPU 72 executes switch input event processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 mainly confirms the detection signal from the ejection detection switch 900 and adds the value of the ejection ball number counter. The value of the discharged ball number counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76, for example. Also, the main control CPU 72 confirms the presence or absence of the passage detection signal from the specific area switch 701 in this process. When the passage detection signal is input within the effective time of the specific area switch 701 (for example, when the specific area passage flag is ON), the main control CPU 72 sets the jackpot flag value (01H) here.

In addition, when the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the big hit flag (01H), it also sets the value of the big hit type status. Specifically, when the passage detection signal is input from the specific area switch 701 (for example, when the specific area passage flag is ON), the jackpot type status is set to "01H (a value indicating a 10-round jackpot)". set. In addition, when the value of the jackpot type status is set, the main control CPU 72 generates a jackpot type command reflecting the value (for example, a command corresponding to the 10 round jackpot). The jackpot type command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 27). In response to this, the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126) can control the execution of the effect at the time of the big hit.

By executing such a process, the main control CPU72, when the game ball passes through the specific area (special area) during the execution of the small winning game (special game), compared with the small winning game (predetermined game state) Then, it can be shifted to a jackpot game state (advantageous game state) to which advantageous conditions are applied (advantageous game state transition means).

Step S4014: The main control CPU 72 executes remaining ball discharge check processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 compares the value of the winning ball number counter and the value of the discharged ball number counter. The value of the discharged ball number counter includes the total number of game balls detected by the discharge detection switch 900 as well as the number of game balls detected by the specific area switch 701 . In addition, in the case of a structure in which the discharge detection switch 900 is arranged downstream of the specific area switch 701, the number of game balls detected by the specific area switch 701 should not be included in the value of the discharged ball number counter. (The same applies to the following remaining ball discharge check processing).

Step S4016: Then, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the discharge of the effective ball is completed based on the above comparison result. That is, if the value of the discharged ball number counter is smaller than the value of the winning ball number counter, the main control CPU 72 determines that the effective balls have not yet been discharged (No). In this case, the main control CPU 72 terminates this module and returns to the special game management process. On the other hand, if the value of the counter for the number of discharged balls is not smaller than the value of the counter for the number of winning balls (if the two match), the main control CPU 72 determines that the discharge of effective balls is completed (Yes), and proceeds to the next step. Proceed to S4028.

Step S4028: Here, the main control CPU72 sets the value of "special game management status" to "06H". As a result, the accessory game is temporarily ended on condition that the number of regular winning balls and the number of discharged balls match (step S4016: Yes).

Step S4030: Also, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the big hit flag value (01H) is set. Especially if the value of the jackpot flag is not set (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special game management process. On the other hand, if the value of the jackpot flag is set (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S4032.

Step S4032: In this case, the main control CPU72 sets a big hit state designation command. After completing the above procedure, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special game management process.

[Processing for ending accessory device operation at the time of a small hit]
Next, FIG. 38 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the accessory device operation end processing at the time of a small hit (step S4500 in FIG. 31). As described above, the small winning accessory device operation ending process is executed when the value of the "special game management status" is updated to "06H". An example procedure will be described below.

Step S4502: The main control CPU 72 executes ending time timer countdown processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets an initial value to the ending time timer, and then counts down the timer (each time this module is called) as time elapses. In addition, the display unit of the effect display device 42 performs an ending effect for ending the game flow in the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 using the "ending time".

Step S4504: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the ending time has expired. Specifically, if the value of the ending time timer has not yet reached 0, the main control CPU 72 determines that the ending time has not expired (No). In this case, the main control CPU 72 terminates this module and returns to the special game management process.

After that, when the value of the ending time timer becomes 0 with the passage of time, the main control CPU 72 determines that the ending time has expired (Yes), and executes step S4506 and subsequent steps.

Step S4506: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the value (01H) of the jackpot state designation command is set. Especially when the value of the jackpot state designation command is not set (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S4512. On the other hand, if the value of the jackpot state designation command is set (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S4508.

Step S4508: In this case, the main control CPU72 sets a big hit state transition command.

If the value of the jackpot state designation command is not set (step S4506: No), or if the value of the jackpot state designation command is set (step S4506: Yes) and step S4508 is executed, the main control CPU72 steps Execute S4512.

Step S4512: Here, the main control CPU 72 sets the ending time end command. This ending time end command is for notifying the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126) that the game flow in the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 at the time of the small hit has ended. The ending time end command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 27).

Step S4514: And the main control CPU72 sets the value of "special game management status" based on the value of the jackpot state transition command. That is, here, the result differs depending on whether or not the value (01H) of the jackpot state transition command is set. Specifically, when the jackpot state transition command is set in the previous step S4508, the main control CPU72 sets (updates) the value of "special game management status" to "07H". In this case, as described above, in the special game management process, the jackpot time accessory device activation start process (step S5000 in FIG. 31) is executed.

On the other hand, if step S4508 is not executed (no jackpot state transition command is set), the main control CPU72 returns the value of "special game management status" to "00H". In this case, the special symbol variation start waiting process (step S1500 in FIG. 31) is executed without selecting the jackpot accessory device activation start process (step S5000 in FIG. 31) in the subsequent special game management process. become. In any case, when the above procedure is executed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special game management process.

[Processing for starting operation of accessory device at the time of jackpot]
FIG. 39 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the jackpot accessory device activation start process (step S5000 in FIG. 31). Hereinafter, processing when a jackpot state transition command is set (when the value of "special game management status" is updated to "07H") will be described.

Step S5002: First, the main control CPU72 executes a jackpot start waiting time timer countdown process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets the initial value to the jackpot start waiting time timer, and then counts down the timer (each time this module is called) with the passage of time. The initial value of the big win start waiting time timer is set as a waiting time (for example, about several seconds) from the end of the operation of the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 at the time of the small win until the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 is operated again. . Also, in the display section of the display device 42 for effect, the effect before the start of the big win game, for example, is performed using this "waiting time for starting the big win".

Step S5004: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the waiting time for starting the big hit has elapsed. That is, if the value of the jackpot start waiting time timer has not yet become 0, the main control CPU 72 determines that the jackpot start waiting time has not elapsed (No). In this case, the main control CPU 72 terminates this module and returns to the special game management process.

After that, when the value of the jackpot start waiting time timer becomes 0 with the passage of time, the main control CPU 72 determines that the jackpot start waiting time has passed (Yes), and executes step S5006 and subsequent steps.

Step S5006: In this case, the main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds. In this embodiment, the number of execution rounds (the number of consecutive operations) to be set is one of "10 rounds". The number of execution rounds to be set can be set by checking the jackpot type status. However, as described above, the first opening of the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 (movement of a small win) corresponds to the first round. Therefore, here, the remaining "9 rounds" are set as the number of rounds to be executed. The number of execution rounds set here is stored in the buffer area of the RAM 76 as a corresponding value on the program.

Step S5008: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets an opening timer for the big hit. The value of the timer set here is the opening time per operation when the movable ball entry accessory device 30 is operated. In this embodiment, a total opening time for one round (for example, about 29.0 seconds) is set as the value of the opening timer at the time of a big hit. With this degree of open time, a sufficient number (for example, about nine) of game balls can be entered into the big winning opening during that time.

Step S5010: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets a jackpot time interval timer (big win opening closing time timer). The value of the timer set here is the standby time between rounds during the big win or the standby time at the end of the final round. Note that the value of the timer is set to about 2 to 3 seconds, for example.

Step S5012: And the main control CPU72 updates the value of "special game management status" to "08H" and returns to the special game management process.

[Opening process for accessory device at the time of jackpot]
FIG. 40 is a flow chart showing a procedure example of the jackpot accessary product device opening process (step S5500 in FIG. 31). When the value of the "special game management status" is updated to "08H" in the previous jackpot time accessory device operation start process (step S5012 in FIG. 39), the jackpot time role product device opening process is executed thereafter. . This processing is mainly for controlling the opening/closing operation of the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 as an operation during a big hit game (special game). An example procedure will be described below.

Step S5502: The main control CPU 72 opens the big winning opening 30b. Specifically, it outputs a driving signal to be applied to the big winning opening solenoid 90 . As a result, the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 operates to shift from the closed state to the open state.

Step S5504: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes open timer countdown processing. In this process, the countdown of the opening timer set in the previous big hit accessory device operation start process (step S5008 in FIG. 39) is executed.

Step S5506: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the opening time has ended. Specifically, it is confirmed whether the value of the open timer after the countdown process is 0 or less, and if the value of the open timer has not become 0 or less (No), the main control CPU 72 next step S5508 to run.

Step S5508: The main control CPU 72 executes winning ball count processing. In this process, the number of game balls that have entered the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 (opened large winning hole 30b) within the opening time is counted. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 increments the value of the count based on the winning detection signal input from the count switch 84 within the open time.

Step S5510: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current count number is less than a predetermined number (9). This predetermined number defines the upper limit of the number of winning balls (upper limit of the number of winning balls) allowed per opening (one round during a big win, one time during a small win) as described above. If the count number has not yet reached the predetermined number (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special game management process. Then, when the special game management process is executed next, the jump destination is set to the jackpot time accessory device opening process at this stage, so the main control CPU 72 repeats the above steps S5502 to S5510.

When it is determined that the opening time has ended in step S5506 (Yes), or when it is confirmed that the count number has reached a predetermined number in step S5510 (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5512.

Step S5512: The main control CPU 72 closes the big winning opening 30b. Specifically, the output of the driving signal applied to the big winning opening solenoid 90 is stopped. As a result, the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 returns from the open state to the closed state.

Step S5514: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes interval standby processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 executes the countdown of the interval timer set in the jackpot time accessory device operation start process (step S5010 in FIG. 39). When the interval timer value becomes 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S5518. Although not particularly shown here, until the interval time elapses (until the interval timer value becomes 0), the main control CPU 72 calls from step S5514 for each interrupt special game management processing return to the end address of Then, when the jackpot accessary product device opening process is executed in the next call, step S5514 is executed directly instead of from the top step S5502.

Step S5518: The main control CPU 72 increments the value of the opening number counter. The value of the open number counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76 with an initial value of 0, for example.

Step S5520: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the value of the open number counter after increment has reached the number set in the current round. Here, the reason why ``the number of times set in the current round'' is determined is to correspond to the opening pattern of ``opening the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 multiple times in one round during the big win''. is. In this embodiment, since the opening pattern of opening 18 times in one round is adopted, the "number of times set in the current round" is set to 18 times in each round. Then, when the value of the open number counter after incrementing reaches the set number (for example, "18") (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S5522 next.

In addition, when the counter value has not yet reached the set number of times at the end of one opening (step S5520: No), the main control CPU72 returns to the special game management process, and at the present stage, the jump destination is a jackpot accessory device. Since the operation start process is set, the above steps S5502 to S5520 are repeated. As a result, in step S5518, the open number counter is incremented, and when the counter value reaches the set number (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S5522.

Step S5522: Here, the main control CPU 72 sets the value of the special game management status to "09H" and returns to the special game management process. Therefore, when the main control CPU 72 next executes the special game management process, the next jackpot accessory device closing valid process (step S5550 in FIG. 31) will be selected as the jump destination.

Although not particularly shown, the jackpot accessory device closing effective processing as described above is executed to adjust the time from opening to closing of the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 . In this process, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of "special game management status" to "0AH" and returns to the special game management process. Then, when the main control CPU 72 executes the special game management process next time, the next jackpot accessory device closing process (step S6000 in FIG. 31) is selected as the jump destination.

[Processing for closing accessory device at the time of jackpot]
FIG. 41 is a flow chart showing an example of a procedure of closing processing of the accessory device at the time of a big hit. This jackpot accessory device closing process is for adjusting the internal state before moving to the next operation after the closing effective time of the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 has passed as described above. A specific description will be given below.

Step S6002: First, the main control CPU 72 executes a big winning opening closing time timer countdown process. In this process, the main control CPU72 counts down the interval timer (big winning opening closing time timer) set in the previous big winning accessory device operation start process (step S5010 in FIG. 39).

Step S6004: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the closing time (interval time) has ended. Specifically, it is confirmed whether the value of the interval timer at the time of the big hit after the countdown process is 0 or less, and if the value of the timer is not 0 or less (No), the main control CPU 72 hits the big hit here Terminate the occasional bonus device closing process and return to the special game management process. Then, when the special game management process is executed next, since the special game management status is set to "0AH" at the present stage, the main control CPU 72 selects the jackpot accessory device closing process, and the above step S6002 and The procedure of step S6004 is repeatedly executed. Then, when determining that the closing time has ended in step S6004 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S6006.

Step S6006: The main control CPU72 increments the value of the round number counter. The value of the round number counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76 with an initial value of 0, for example.

Step S6008: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the value of the incremented round number counter has reached the set execution round number. It should be noted that the number of execution rounds is set in the previous big hit accessory device activation start process (step S5006 in FIG. 39). At this time, if the value of the round number counter has not yet reached the number of execution rounds (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S6014.

[Before the end of the final round]
Step S6014: In this case, the main control CPU 72 sets the round number command based on the current round number counter value. The round number command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 27). The performance control device 124 can recognize the current round number based on the received round number command, and reflect the result in the performance control during the big hit.

Step S6016: And the main control CPU72 changes the value of the special game management status from "0AH" and sets it to "08H". As a result, when the main control CPU 72 next executes the special game management process, the main control CPU 72 selects the jackpot time accessory device opening process (FIG. 41) again, and the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 is opened in the next round. An opening operation will be performed.

Step S6018: Also, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball number counter counted in the current round. As a result, when the jackpot accessory device opening process (FIG. 41) is executed again, the number of winning balls in the next round is counted from zero.

[At the end of the final round]
After that, when confirming that the value of the round number counter has reached the set number of execution rounds in step S6008 (step S6008: Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S6010.

Step S6010: In this case, the main control CPU72 resets the round number counter used in this big hit.

Step S6012: And the main control CPU72 updates and sets the value of the special game management status from "0AH" to "0BH".
Step S6018: Also, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball number counter counted in the final round.

When the above procedure is executed at the end of the final round, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special game management process. As a result, when the main control CPU 72 next executes the special game management process, the jackpot accessory device activation end process (step S6500 in FIG. 31) is selected next as the jump destination.

[Processing for ending operation of accessories device at the time of jackpot]
FIG. 42 is a flow chart showing an example of a procedure of a jackpot accessory device operation ending process. This jackpot accessory device operation end processing is for confirming the elapse of the jackpot ending time, etc., and for adjusting the internal state (special symbol state) after the jackpot game ends. A specific description will be given below.

Step S6502: First, the main control CPU 72 executes switch input event processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 mainly confirms the detection signal from the ejection detection switch 900 and adds the value of the ejection ball number counter. The value of the discharged ball number counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76, for example.

Step S6504: The main control CPU 72 executes remaining ball discharge check processing (ball number determination means). In this process, the main control CPU 72 compares the value of the winning ball number counter and the value of the discharged ball number counter.

Step S6506: Then, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the discharge of the effective ball is completed based on the above comparison result. That is, if the value of the discharged ball number counter is smaller than the value of the winning ball number counter, the main control CPU 72 determines that the effective balls have not yet been discharged (No). In this case, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S6524. On the other hand, if the value of the counter for the number of discharged balls is not smaller than the value of the counter for the number of winning balls (if the two match), the main control CPU 72 determines that the discharge of effective balls is completed (Yes), and proceeds to step S6508. Run.

Step S6508: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the big role end command has been set. The judgment as to whether or not the big win end command has been set can be realized by a big win end command set flag that is set to ON when the big win end command is set.
As a result, when it is confirmed that the big role end command has been set (Yes), the main control CPU 72 skips the following steps S6510 to S6514 and executes step S6516. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the big role end command has not been set (No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S6510.

Step S6510: The main control CPU72 executes a jackpot ending time timer countdown process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 counts down the jackpot ending time timer set in advance as "jackpot ending time (ending effect time)". Specifically, if this module is called for the first time, the main control CPU 72 sets the initial value to the value of the jackpot ending time timer here, and if it is called for the first time or later, the main control CPU 72 has already set Decrement the value of the jackpot ending time timer. Using the "big win ending time" at this time, the ending performance of the big win game is executed in the display section of the performance display device 42.例文帳に追加

Step S6512: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the jackpot ending time has elapsed. Specifically, it is checked whether the value of the jackpot ending time timer after the countdown process is 0 or less. If the timer value has not yet become 0 or less (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special game management process (FIG. 31) here. Then, when the special game management process is executed next, since the special game management status is set to "0BH" at the present stage, the main control CPU 72 selects the jackpot accessory device operation end process, and the above step S6510. And the procedure of step S6512 is repeatedly executed. Then, when it is determined that the jackpot ending time has passed in step S6512 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S6514.

Step S6514: The main control CPU 72 sets a big role end command (special game end information notifying means). This command is for notifying the production control device 124 (production control CPU 126) that the jackpot ending time has passed. The command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 27). In addition, when the main control CPU 72 sets the big win end command, it sets the big win end command set flag to ON. The big win end command set flag is set to OFF when returning to the normal game.

Step S6515a: The main control CPU 72 executes time reduction state management processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 executes control regarding the time reduction state. Details of the processing will be described later.
Step S6515b: The main control CPU 72 executes limiter management processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 executes control regarding the limiter. Details of the processing will be described later.

Step S6515c: The main control CPU 72 generates a state designation command. Specifically, the jackpot flag is reset when the big win ends. If the time reduction function activation flag is not set, a state specifying command representing "normal" is generated as the game state, and if the time reduction function activation flag is set, the game state is "time reduction". Generates a state specification command representing These state designation commands are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

Step S6516: The main control CPU 72 executes customer waiting timer countdown processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 counts down a customer waiting timer that is set in advance as "customer waiting time (time from setting the command to end the big role to executing the customer waiting effect; for example, about 5 seconds)". do. Specifically, when this module is called for the first time, the main control CPU 72 sets the initial value to the value of the customer waiting timer here. Decrement the value of the wait timer.

Step S6518: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the customer waiting time has elapsed. Specifically, it is checked whether the value of the customer waiting timer after countdown processing is 0 or less. If the timer value has not yet become 0 or less (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special game management process here. Then, when the special game management process is executed next, since the special game management status is set to "0BH" at the present stage, the main control CPU 72 selects the jackpot accessory device operation end process, and the above step S6516. And the procedure of step S6518 is repeatedly executed. Then, when determining that the customer waiting time has elapsed in step S6518 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S6520.

Step S6520: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets a customer waiting designation command. This command is for notifying the production control device 124 (production control CPU 126) that a certain period of time has elapsed after setting the big role end command. The command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 27).

Step S6522: And the main control CPU72 initializes the value of the special game management status to "00H". As a result, the state of progress of the game corresponding to the special symbol transitions to a state of "waiting for change" (a state that satisfies the start condition). Therefore, by transitioning to this state, it becomes possible to add the working memory with a new winning to each start winning opening as a trigger, and to vary (start) the special symbol.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S6506 that the discharge of the effective ball has not been completed yet (No), the main control CPU 72 executes the following processing.

Step S6524: The main control CPU 72 executes discharge timer countdown processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 preliminarily sets the ejection time (maximum time for checking whether the number of incoming balls and the number of ejected balls match; for example, about 1 minute). Run a timer countdown. Specifically, when this module is called for the first time, the main control CPU 72 sets the initial value to the value of the discharge timer here, and when called after the first time, the main control CPU 72 sets the set discharge timer Decrement the value of

Step S6526: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the discharge time has elapsed. Specifically, it is checked whether the value of the discharge timer after countdown processing is 0 or less. If the timer value has not yet become 0 or less (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special game management process here. Then, when the special game management process is executed next, since the special game management status is set to "0BH" at the present stage, the main control CPU 72 selects the jackpot accessory device operation end process, and the above step S6524. And the procedure of step S6526 is repeatedly executed. Then, when it is determined that the discharge time has elapsed in step S6526 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S6528. It should be noted that if it is determined in step S6506 that the discharge of the effective ball has been completed during the countdown of the discharge timer (step S6506: Yes), the control processing exits this loop, so step S6528 Not executed.

Step S6528: The main control CPU 72 sets a discharge ball shortage error state command (non-end information notifying means). This command is for notifying the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126) that the discharge of the effective ball has not been completed within a certain period of time. The command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S214 in FIG. 27).

After completing the procedure of step S6522 or step S6528, the main control CPU72 returns to the special game management process (FIG. 31), and after executing the remaining ball error command setting process (step S7000) and the solenoid control process (step S7500), Return to the interrupt management process (FIG. 27). As a result, the special symbol variation start waiting process (step S1500 in FIG. 31) is selected in the subsequent special game management process.

[Time reduction state management process]
FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure for time reduction state management processing. Each procedure will be described below.

Step S6540: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the winning design of this time is the winning design to shift to the time shortening state. In this embodiment, the winning symbols to be shifted to the time shortening state are the "small winning symbol 1" and the "small winning symbol 2". In addition, the "small winning pattern 1" is divided into "small winning design 1a" and "small winning design 1b", "small winning design 1a" is the winning design that shifts to the time reduction state, and "small winning design 1b" is the time A winning symbol that does not shift to the shortened state may be used.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the winning design of this time is the winning design to shift to the time reduction state, the main control CPU 72 executes step S6542. On the other hand, if it is not possible to confirm that the current winning symbol is the winning symbol to shift to the time shortening state, the main control CPU 72 returns to the jackpot accessory device operation end processing (FIG. 42).

Step S6542: The main control CPU72 executes a process of setting the number of times of time saving. The value of the time saving frequency to be set is as described with reference to FIGS. 34 and 35 . The set value of the number of times of time saving is stored in the time saving count area of the RAM 76 as a number cutting counter value related to the time saving state. The time saving frequency set here is the upper limit number of times that the first special symbol or the second special symbol can be changed in the time shortening state. Also, in this process, the main control CPU 72 sets ON (01H) a time reduction function operation flag as a game state flag in the flag area of the RAM 76 (time reduction state transition means, time reduction function operation means).

Then, when the big hit game is finished, the main control CPU 72 shifts the game state to the time shortening state (time shortening state transition means) based on the game state flag (time shortening function operation flag). In the "time reduction state", the time reduction function is activated, and the winning probability of the normal symbol operation lottery is set from normal probability (low probability: for example, 1/60,000) to high probability (for example, approximately 1/1), and , the fluctuation time of the normal symbols is shortened, the opening time of the variable starting winning device 28 is extended, and the number of times of opening is increased (so-called electric chewing support is performed).
In addition, a game machine that includes the elements of a so-called 2-type game machine (for example, a 1-type 2-type mixing machine or a 2-type game machine, that is, a jackpot game is executed by passing a game ball through a specific area during a small win game. In the game machine), the winning probability of the normal symbol operation lottery may not be shifted to the high probability state. In this case, the probability of winning the operation lottery of normal symbols is set to a fixed probability (for example, approximately 1/1) regardless of whether or not the time reduction function is operated, and the opening pattern of the variable start-up prize device 28 makes it easy to win a prize. Difficulty can be adjusted.

[Limiter management processing]
FIG. 44 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure for limiter management processing. Each procedure will be described below.

Step S6600: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the winning this time is in the non-time reduction state. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 can confirm the internal state at the time of winning by storing the internal state at the time of winning in the RAM 76 .

As a result, when it is confirmed that the winning this time is in the non-time reduction state, the main control CPU 72 executes step S6602. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the winning of this time is in the non-time reduction state, the main control CPU 72 executes step S6604.

Step S6602: The main control CPU 72 executes a process of resetting the limiter count (setting 0). Here, the number of times of the limiter indicates the number of consecutive times that the special game (jackpot game) can be executed continuously. In this embodiment, a game specification is adopted in which 4 times (= 1 time at the beginning + 3 times during time saving) are set as one set, and the initial value of the limiter number is "0". The value of the limiter count takes any value of "0", "1", "2" or "3".
After completing this process, the main control CPU 72 returns to the jackpot accessory device activation end process (FIG. 42).

Step S6604: The main control CPU 72 executes a process of adding (+1) the limiter count.

Step S6606: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the value of the "limiter count" matches a specified value (upper limit; for example, "3").

As a result, when it is confirmed that the value of the "limiter count" matches the specified value (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S6608. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the value of the "limiter count" matches the specified value, the main control CPU 72 returns to the jackpot accessory device activation end process (FIG. 42).

Step S6608: The main control CPU 72 executes transition processing to the non-time reduction state.
In this process, the main control CPU 72 executes a specified value arrival time process for limiting transition to the time shortening state (specified value arrival time process executing means). Specifically, the main control CPU72 executes a process of setting the number of times of time saving to 0 even if the number of times of time saving is set, or executes a process of setting the time saving function operation flag to OFF. As a result, when the limiter is reached, the state is forcibly shifted to the non-time reduction state.

When the above processing is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the jackpot accessory device activation end processing (FIG. 42).

[Solenoid control processing]
FIG. 45 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of solenoid control processing. This solenoid control process is executed at every interruption regardless of the value of the "special game management status" as described above. An example procedure will be described below.

Step S7502: The main control CPU72 confirms whether the current value of the "special game management status" is any one of "07H" to "0BH". Here, the value of the "special game management status" is set to any one of "07H" to "0BH" when the movable ball entry accessory device 30 is operating at the time of the big hit in the game flow. .

As a result, when it is confirmed that the value of "special game management status" is one of "07H" to "0BH", the main control CPU72 executes step S7504. On the other hand, when confirming that the value of "special game management status" is neither "07H" to "0BH", the main control CPU72 executes step S7506.

Step S7504: The main control CPU 72 activates the lift device guideway solenoid 95. Thereby, the game ball is discharged without being guided to the lifting device 610 during the jackpot game.

Step S7506: The main control CPU 72 deactivates (OFF) the lift device guideway solenoid 95 . Thereby, the game ball is guided to the lifting device 610 except during the jackpot game.

[Motor management processing]
FIG. 46 is a flow chart showing an example procedure of the motor management process (step S209 in FIG. 27) executed in the interrupt management process. An example procedure will be described below.

Step S2800: First, the main control CPU 72 executes origin monitoring processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not it is necessary to monitor the origin positions of various motors (sorting body motor 213, main body motor 402, and conveyor motor 214), and if monitoring is necessary, each Acquire the detection signal from the origin detection mechanism.

Step S2802: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the power-on operation has been completed for various motors. At this time, the pachinko machine 1 is immediately after power-on, and if the various motors have not yet completed the power-on operation (No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S2804.

Step S2804: In this case, the main control CPU 72 executes power-on operation processing. As a result, various motors (dividing body motor 213, main body motor 402, and conveyor motor 214), for example, start rotating in a constant direction at a constant speed. Then, the main body motor 402 stops at the origin position after executing a predetermined power-on operation pattern. Also, the sorting body motor 213 and the conveyor motor 214 operate based on a fixed operation pattern from when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on (other than during a power outage such as when the power is turned off) until when the power is cut off. After that, when the power-on operation is completed, it is determined that the operation is completed (Yes) in step S2802, so step S2804 is skipped thereafter.

Step S2806: The main control CPU 72 monitors whether or not the value of the "special game management status" is "04H" in preparation for the operation of the movable ball entry accessory device 30 at the time of a small hit. If the value of "special game management status" is other than "04H", the main control CPU72 skips step S2808. On the other hand, if the value of the "special game management status" is "04H", the main control CPU 72 executes step S2808 assuming that the movable ball entry accessory device 30 has generated a small hit trigger.

Step S2808: The main control CPU 72 executes a small hit motor management process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 controls the driving state of the main body motor 402 at the time of a small hit, for example. Specifically, the main control CPU 72, after the movable ball entry accessory device 30 starts operating (after the stop time of the special symbol at the time of the small hit ends), at a constant speed and a constant time, The main body motor 402 is moved according to an operation pattern for operating the main body motor 402 (for example, the operation pattern of the main body motor shown in (C) in FIG. 23). As a result, a normal sorting operation by the main body motor 402 can be realized.

Step S2810: The main control CPU 72 monitors whether the value of the "special game management status" is "07H" to "0BH" in preparation for the operation of the movable ball entry accessory device 30 at the time of the big hit. If the value of "special game management status" is other than "07H" to "0BH", the main control CPU72 skips step S2812. On the other hand, if the value of the "special game management status" is within the range of "07H" to "0BH", the main control CPU 72 determines that an operation opportunity for a big hit has occurred in the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 at step S2812. to run.

Step S2812: The main control CPU 72 executes a big hit motor management process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 controls the driving state of the main body motor 402 during a big hit, for example. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 controls the main body motor 402 according to an operation pattern that causes the main body motor 402 to operate during the jackpot game at a constant speed and for a constant time. As a result, during the jackpot game, the main body motor 402 continues to rotate, and the tower main body 400 can be continuously rotated. It should be noted that the operation of the main body motor 402 may be stopped during the jackpot game.
After completing the above procedure, the main control CPU 72 returns to the interrupt management process (FIG. 27).

[Display output management processing]
FIG. 47 is a flow chart showing a procedure example of the display output management process (step S212 in FIG. 27) executed in the interrupt management process. The display output management process includes a special symbol display setting process (step S1200), a normal symbol display setting process (step S1210), a state display setting process (step S1220), an operation memory display setting process (step S1230), and a continuous operation number display setting. This configuration includes a group of subroutines for processing (step S1240).

In the special symbol display setting process (step S1200), the normal symbol display setting process (step S1210) and the working memory display setting process (step S1230), the first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35 , the process of generating and outputting the drive signal to be applied to each LED of the normal symbol display device 33 and the normal symbol working memory lamp 33a is executed.

In the state display setting process (step S1220) and the continuous operation count display setting process (step S1240), a process of generating and outputting a driving signal to be applied to each LED of the gaming state display device 38 is executed.

Among these, in the state display setting process, the main control CPU72 controls lighting of the time reduction state display lamp 38e according to the value of the time reduction function operation flag. For example, if the value (01H) is set in the time reduction function operation flag, the main control CPU72 outputs a lighting signal to the LEDs corresponding to the time reduction state display lamp 38e and the firing position designation display lamp 38f.

On the other hand, in the continuous operation count display setting process, the main control CPU 72 controls lighting of the jackpot type display lamp 38a during the jackpot game. In this embodiment, since there is only "10 rounds jackpot game", the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the lamp 38a representing "10 rounds (10R)".

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the progress of the special symbol game changes as the main control CPU 72 executes the control process. Furthermore, in the special symbol game, the progress is largely branched into a big hit game or a normal game according to the result of the game ball sorting operation in the movable ball entrance accessory device 30.例文帳に追加

For this reason, in the present embodiment, an effect is mainly performed using the effect display device 42 according to the actual progress of the game, and the transition of the progress is communicated to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. Hereinafter, an example of the effect using the effect display device 42 will be described.

[Production example]
The effect display device 42 can display various effects with three (three-digit) 7-segment LEDs (with dots) (effect executing means). Of the three 7-segment LEDs, two 7-segment LEDs are arranged in the left area of the production display device 42 , and the remaining one 7-segment LED is arranged in the right area of the production display device 42 .

[Direction at the time of small hit]
FIG. 48 is a diagram showing an example of an effect executed when the "small winning symbol 1" is obtained. Also, FIGS. 49 and 50 are continuous diagrams showing an example of an effect executed when the "small hit symbol 2" is obtained.
In the present embodiment, since the large winning opening 30b of the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 is opened with the small winning in the special symbol lottery as a trigger, the game ball is opened when the large winning opening 30b is open. The following effects are performed in order to encourage the player to win a prize at the special prize opening 30b.

[Before the performance started]
(A) in FIG. 48: At the stage when the pachinko machine 1 starts a game, the display device 42 for effect does not perform any particular effect. However, if the game has not been executed for a certain period of time, a demonstration effect (not shown) can be executed based on the customer waiting designation command. Then, the player operates the grip unit 16 to launch a game ball into the game area.

[Entering the left starting prize opening]
(B) in FIG. 48: When the game ball enters the left start winning hole 26, the first special symbol starts to change. The fluctuation time of the first special symbol is set to an extremely short time (for example, about 0.5 seconds). In addition, since the small winning probability of the first special symbol lottery is approximately 1/1, when the first special symbol starts to fluctuate, the first special symbol immediately stops due to the mode corresponding to the "small winning symbol 1". Is displayed. Then, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to the "small winning symbol 1", the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 operates only once to open the big winning opening 30b once. Then, the effect display device 42 executes an effect (for example, an effect of displaying character information "1") for teaching the one-time opening.

[End of operation of movable ball entry device]
(C) in FIG. 48: When the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 is opened for a prescribed opening time (for example, 0.425 seconds) in the case of the small winning symbol 1, the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 is a big winning opening. 30b is closed to end the operation.

[Before the performance started]
(A) in FIG. 49: It is assumed that the player operates the grip unit 16 to hit the game ball to the right. Such a situation occurs mainly when the game is executed in the time reduction state. Then, when the game ball passes through the starting gate 20, the normal symbols start to fluctuate, and when the normal symbols are stopped and displayed in a winning mode, the variable starting winning device 28 is opened.

[Entering the right start winning opening]
(B) in FIG. 49: When the game ball enters the right start winning opening 28b, the second special symbol starts to change. The variation time of the second special symbol is also set to an extremely short time (for example, about 0.5 seconds). In addition, since the small winning probability of the second special symbol lottery is approximately 1/1, when the second special symbol starts to change, the second special symbol immediately stops due to the mode corresponding to the "small winning symbol 2". Is displayed. Then, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to the "small winning symbol 2", the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 operates twice to open the big winning opening 30b twice. Then, in order to teach the double opening, "2" is displayed on the presentation display device 42. - 特許庁

[Completion of the first operation of the movable ball entry accessory device]
(C) in FIG. 49: When the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 is opened for a specified opening time (for example, 0.8 seconds), the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 closes the big winning opening 30b and performs the first operation. finish.

[Starting the second operation of the movable ball entry accessory device]
(D) in FIG. 50: When the second special symbol is stop-displayed in a manner corresponding to the "small winning symbol 2", the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 is opened twice. Then, when the first operation is completed and an interval time between the first operation and the second operation has elapsed, the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 starts operating again and wins a big prize. The mouth 30b is opened. Here, similarly, the effect display device 42 continues to display "2" in order to teach the double opening.

[Completion of the second operation of the movable ball entry accessory device]
(E) in FIG. 50: When the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 is opened for a specified opening time (for example, 0.8 seconds), the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 closes the big winning opening 30b and operates for the second time. finish.

[Production at the time of winning the ball]
FIG. 51 is a diagram showing an example of an effect executed when a game ball enters the big winning hole 30b opened at the time of a small hit.

[Grand Prize Opening]
(A) in FIG. 51: The big winning opening 30b of the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 is opened when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner corresponding to the "small winning symbol 1". In the illustrated example, a game ball enters the big winning opening 30b of the movable ball entry accessory device 30. FIG.

[Game ball detection]
(B) in FIG. 51: When a game ball enters the big winning opening 30b of the movable ball-entering accessory device 30, the game ball enters the inside of the movable ball-entering accessory device 30, and the count switch 84 activates the game ball. Passage is detected. When the passage of the game ball is detected by the count switch 84, the performance display device 42 executes a ball entry performance. The ball-entering effect is, for example, a effect in which a small circle is moved up and down in the display area of the display device 42 for effect.

[Continuing the performance of entering the ball]
(C) in FIG. 51: Whether the game ball that has passed through the count switch 84 is discharged after passing through the specific area in the movable ball entry accessory device 30, or is discharged without passing through the specific area. distribution operation is performed. The ball entry effect on the effect display device 42 is continued until the game ball is next detected by the effect switch 800 or detected by the ejection detection switch 900 .

[Production when the ball enters the chance area hole]
FIG. 52 is a diagram showing an example of an effect executed when a game ball enters a chance area hole.
The chance area hole 514 is a hole into which a game ball enters when the first distribution operation is successful, and when the game ball enters the chance area hole 514, the accessory game continues. In this case, the accessory game continuation effect is executed.

[Reaching the rotating stage]
(A) in FIG. 52 : In the illustrated example, the game ball has reached the rotating stage 510 and is riding on the guiding groove 512 of the rotating stage 510 . Here, the ball-entering effect of moving a small circle up and down in the display area of the effect display device 42 is continued.

[Game ball detection with production switch]
(B) in FIG. 52: When the game ball enters the chance area hole 514 from the rotary stage 510, the game ball further enters the movable ball entry accessory device 30 from the chance area hole 514, and the chance is reached. Passage of the game ball is detected by the effect switch 800 downstream of the area hole 514 . When the passage of the game ball is detected by the effect switch 800, the effect display device 42 executes the accessory game continuation effect. As the accessory game continuation effect, for example, an effect emphasizing the continuation of the accessory game is executed in the display area of the effect display device 42 (for example, an effect of displaying the characters "go").

[Production when passing through a specific area, etc.]
53 and 54 are diagrams showing examples of effects executed when a game ball passes through various areas (specific areas, special areas, etc.).

[Special route]
(A) in FIG. 53 : As a result of the sorting operation in the route sorting section 200 , when the game ball passes through the special route guideway 210 , the passage of the game ball is detected by the special route switch 902 . In this case, the effect display device 42 executes a special route transition effect indicating that the game ball has advanced to the special route (for example, an effect of displaying the letters "SP", which are the initials of the special route).

[Passing through the out passage]
(B) in FIG. 53: As a result of the sorting operation on the first observatory stage 620, the game ball passes through the out passage, and when the passage of the game ball is detected by the discharge detection switch 900, a losing effect is executed. . The loss effect is an effect of displaying information corresponding to the loss on the effect display device 42 (for example, an effect of displaying "- (bar)"). It should be noted that such a loss production is when the game ball enters the hole 516 or as a result of the distribution operation on the second observatory stage 630, the game ball passes through the out passage, and the discharge detection switch 900 is activated. The same is done when the passage of the sphere is detected.

[Pass through special area]
(C) in FIG. 54: As a result of the sorting operation on the first observatory stage 620, the game ball passes through the special area, and when the passage of the game ball is detected by the special area switch 901, the first observatory is displayed in the game. An operation of raising the game ball from the table stage 620 to the second observatory stage 630 is executed. At this time, the effect display device 42 executes a rising effect (for example, an effect of displaying the characters "UP" meaning rising) in accordance with the rise of the game ball.

[Pass through specific area]
(D) in FIG. 54: As a result of the sorting operation on the second observatory stage 630, the game ball passes through the specific area, and when the game ball passes through the specific area switch 701, the game hits 10 rounds. A game is executed. At this time, the effect display device 42 executes an effect during the jackpot game (for example, an effect of displaying the character "10") in accordance with the execution of the 10-round big win game.

[During the big role]
FIGS. 55 to 58 are continuous diagrams showing the effect during the big win executed during the big win game when the "10 round big win" is achieved.

[At the start of the 2nd round]
(A) in FIG. 55: When the game ball passes through the specific area, a 10-round jackpot game is started. Then, when the 10-round jackpot game is started, the big winning opening 30b of the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 is opened. It should be noted that the big-hit game is started from the second round because the operation of the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 in the small-hit game corresponds to the first round.

Then, when the second round of the jackpot game is started, "2" indicating the current round number is displayed in the display area on the left side of the effect display device 42. - 特許庁In the illustrated example, since not even one game ball has been counted yet, "0" indicating the number of game balls counted is displayed in the display area on the right side of the effect display device 42. .

(B) in FIG. 55: A game ball enters the big winning opening 30b of the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 during the execution of the second round of the big-hit game. The entered game ball enters the inside of the movable ball entry accessory device 30, and the passage of the game ball is detected by the count switch 84. - 特許庁When the passage of the game ball is detected by the count switch 84, the effect display device 42 executes a count update effect. Specifically, the display of "0" displayed in the display area on the right side of the effect display device 42 is changed to the display of "1". In the movable ball-entering device 30, either the big winning hole is opened a predetermined number of times (for example, 18 times) or a specified number (for example, 9) of game balls is entered. Continue one round until full. Here, the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 is closed by closing the big winning opening 30b.
Although not shown in the figure, an effect of gradually turning on the various lamps 46 to 52, the board lamp 53, etc. may be executed in conjunction with the update effect of the number of game balls counted.

(C) in FIG. 55: During the execution of the second round of the jackpot game, the game ball enters the big prize opening 30b of the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 again. The entered game ball enters the inside of the movable ball entry accessory device 30, and the passage of the game ball is detected by the count switch 84. - 特許庁When the passage of the game ball is detected by the count switch 84, the effect display device 42 executes a count update effect. Specifically, the display of "1" displayed in the display area on the right side of the effect display device 42 is changed to the display of "2".

(D) in FIG. 56: Then, during the execution of the second round of the jackpot game, the ninth game ball enters the big winning slot 30b of the movable ball entry accessory device 30, and the entered game ball Detected by the count switch 84 . When the passage of the game ball is detected by the count switch 84, the effect display device 42 executes a count update effect. Specifically, the display displayed in the display area on the right side of the effect display device 42 is changed to "9". In this case, the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 closes the movable piece 30a and terminates the second round, assuming that the condition that a specified number (for example, nine) of game balls has been entered is satisfied.

[Grand Prize Opening Closing Performance]
(E) in FIG. 56: Triggered by the end of the second round, the big winning opening closing effect is executed. The big winning opening closing effect is, for example, an effect of moving a small circle up and down in the display area of the display device 42 for effect.
In addition, when an effect of gradually turning on the various lamps 46 to 52, the board lamp 53, etc. is executed accompanying the update effect of the count number of game balls, the effect of extinguishing them (update effect Effect to reset) is also executed.

[Continuation of the closing performance of the big prize winner]
(F) in FIG. 56: The effect of closing the big winning opening on the effect display device 42 continues until the closing time of the big winning opening ends. In the illustrated example, the effect of moving a small circle up and down in the display area of the effect display device 42 continues.

[3rd round]
(G) in FIG. 57: When the closing time of the big winning slot in the second round ends, the third round of the 10-round big win game is started. Since the third round has started, the movable piece 30a of the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 is opened to open the big winning opening 30b.

Then, when the third round of the jackpot game is started, "3" indicating the current round number is displayed in the display area on the left side of the effect display device 42. - 特許庁In addition, in the illustrated example, in the third round of the jackpot game, not even one game ball has been counted yet. 0” is displayed.

[10th round]
(H) in FIG. 57: After that, the jackpot game progresses smoothly, and the final 10th round is reached. In the illustrated example, the display area on the left side of the effect display device 42 displays "10" indicating the current number of rounds. In the illustrated example, eight game balls have already been counted in the final 10 rounds, and "8" indicating the number of game balls counted is displayed in the display area on the right side of the effect display device 42. there is

(I) in FIG. 57: Then, during the tenth round of the jackpot game, the ninth game ball enters the big winning slot 30b of the movable ball entry accessory device 30, and the entered game ball Detected by the count switch 84 . When the passage of the game ball is detected by the count switch 84, the effect display device 42 executes a count update effect. Specifically, the display displayed in the display area on the right side of the effect display device 42 is changed from "8" to "9". In this case, the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 closes the movable piece 30a and terminates the tenth round, assuming that the condition that a specified number (for example, nine) of game balls has been entered is satisfied.

[Grand Prize Opening Closing Performance]
(J) in FIG. 58: Triggered by the end of the 10th round, the big winning opening closing effect is executed. The big winning opening closing effect is, for example, an effect of moving a small circle up and down in the display area of the display device 42 for effect. It should be noted that the closing effect of the 10th round is the same as the closing effect of the closing effect of the big winning prize executed after the end of the second round.

[Continuation of the closing performance of the big prize winner]
(K) in FIG. 58: The closing effect of the large winning opening on the display device 42 for effects continues until the closing time of the large winning opening ends. In the illustrated example, the effect of moving a small circle up and down in the display area of the effect display device 42 continues.

[Large role end performance]
(L) in FIG. 58: When the closing effect of closing the big winning opening in the final round (10 rounds) of the big win game is completed, a certain time has elapsed since the closing effect of the winning opening was started (for example, after 1.5 seconds). , the big role end effect is executed. In the illustrated example, the English character "En" is displayed in the left display area of the effect display device 42, and the English character "d" is displayed in the right display area. As a result, the character "End" is completed, and it is possible to teach the player that the jackpot game is over. Then, at this point, the important role end production ends.

In addition, although not shown in the figure, in the end effect of the important role, all the various lamps 46 to 52, the board lamp 53, etc. are turned off, or the LED built in the tower body part 400 of the central accessory device 300 is turned on. It is also possible to execute an effect emphasizing that the jackpot game has ended.

Next, an example of a control method for specifically realizing the above effects will be described. All of the various effects described above are controlled through the following control processing.

[Production control processing]
FIG. 59 is a flow chart showing a procedure example of the effect control process executed by the effect control CPU 126. As shown in FIG. This effect control process is executed in a timer interrupt process (interrupt management process) separately from reset start (main) process (not shown), for example. The effect control CPU 126 generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined interrupt period (for example, a period of several milliseconds) during execution of the reset start process, and executes the timer interrupt process.

The performance control processing includes command reception processing (step S400), performance management processing when the movable ball entrance accessory device is not in operation (step S403), performance management processing when the movable ball entrance accessory device is in operation (step S404), display output processing ( Step S405), lamp drive processing (step S406), sound drive processing (step S408), effect random number update processing (step S410), and other processing (step S412). The basic flow of the effect control process will be described below along with each process.

Step S400: In the command reception process, the effect control CPU 126 receives a command for effect transmitted from the main control CPU 72. Also, the effect control CPU 126 analyzes the received commands and stores them in the command buffer area of the RAM 130 by type. In addition, the command for effect transmitted from the main control CPU 72 includes, for example, a model designation command, a starting opening winning sound control command, a lottery result command, a variation pattern command, a variation start command, a stop pattern command, a accessory device closing command, Jackpot state specification command, jackpot type command, jackpot state transition command, round number command, big role end command, customer waiting specification command, special game management status command, illegal prize winning error command, remaining ball error command, ejection ball shortage error state command, There are area pass commands, state designation commands, and the like.

Step S403: In the effect management process when the movable ball-entering accessory device is not in operation, the effect control CPU 126 controls the effect when the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 is not in operation. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not the customer waiting designation command from the main control CPU 72 is saved. Then, when confirming that the customer waiting designation command is stored, the effect control CPU 126 executes a demonstration selection process for selecting a demonstration effect pattern. The demonstration effect pattern defines the contents of the effect indicating that the pachinko machine 1 is in a so-called customer waiting state.

Also, in this process, the effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the internal state is the time reduction state. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 can confirm the internal state by accessing the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirming the state designation command. Then, when it is confirmed that the internal state is the time shortening state, the effect control CPU 126 executes processing for selecting an effect pattern corresponding to the time shortening state.

Step S404: In the effect management process at the time of operation of the movable ball entry accessory device, the effect control CPU 126 performs the effect after the special symbol lottery corresponds to the small win (corresponds to "small win symbol 1" or "small win symbol 2"). Control. The specific contents of the processing will be described later using another flowchart.

Step S405: In the display output process, the effect control CPU 126 instructs the effect drive control device 144 (drive control CPU 146) with basic control information (for example, effect pattern number, etc.) of the content of effect. As a result, the effect drive control device 144 (drive control CPU 146) controls the display operation of the effect display device 42 based on the content of the instructed effect.

Step S<b>406 : In the lamp driving process, the effect control CPU 126 outputs a control signal to the lamp driving circuit 132 . In response to this, the lamp drive circuit 132 drives (turns on or off, blinks, changes luminance gradation, etc.) the various lamps 46 to 52, the board lamp 53, and the like based on the control signal.

Step S408: In the next sound drive process, the effect control CPU 126 instructs the sound drive circuit 134 to indicate the effect contents (for example, during the opening operation of the movable ball-entering accessory device 30, during the distribution operation in the movable ball-entering accessory device 30). , BGM during the jackpot production, voice data, etc.). As a result, the speakers 54, 55, and 56 output sounds corresponding to the content of the presentation.

Step S410: In effect random number update processing, the effect control CPU 126 updates various effect random numbers in the counter area of the RAM 130. FIG. The effect random number includes, for example, a random number for effect selection when a plurality of effect contents are prepared.

Step S412: In other processing, for example, when there is a movable object for production, the production control CPU 126 outputs a control signal to the IC for driving the movable object. Although not shown, the movable body is operated by a driving source such as a solenoid or a stepping motor, and performs effects in synchronization with the display of images by the display device 42 for effects or independently. These drive sources such as solenoids and stepping motors can be connected to the panel illumination board 138 shown in FIG. 16, for example.

[Production management processing when the movable ball entry accessory device is activated]
FIG. 60 is a flow chart showing a configuration example of performance management processing when the movable ball entry accessory device is activated. The effect management process when the movable ball access device is activated includes, for example, the execution selection process (step S500), the effect selection process at the time of the small hit (step S502), the effect selection process at the time of playing within the role (step S504), and the effect at the time of passage through the area. The configuration includes a subroutine group of a selection process (step S506) and a jackpot time effect selection process (step S508). The basic flow of the effect control process will be described below along with each process.

Step S500: In the execution selection process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (one of steps S502 to S508). For example, the effect control CPU 126 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the address of the jump destination, and sets the end of the effect management process when the movable ball accessary device is activated as the address of the return destination in the "jump table". . Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the processes performed so far. For example, the effect control CPU 126 selects the small hit time effect selection process (step S502) as the first jump destination. On the other hand, if the effect selection process at the time of the small hit has already been completed, the effect control CPU 126 selects the effect selection process at the time of the game in the role (step S504) as the next jump destination, and the effect selection process at the time of the game in the role is selected. If completed, the effect selection process (step S506) at the time of area passage is selected as the next jump destination. It should be noted that the jackpot effect selection process (step S508) is selected as the subsequent jump destination only when the jackpot time accessory device activation start process (step S5000 in FIG. 31) is selected in the main control CPU72. In this case, steps S502 to S506 are not executed.

Step S502: In the effect selection process at the time of a small hit, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect pattern (FIGS. 48, 49, 50, etc.) when the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 is operated. By executing such an effect, it is possible to prevent the player from inadvertently completing the game, reaffirm his sense of purpose, and prevent a decline in his willingness to play.

Step S504: In the performance selection process at the time of game within the role, the performance control CPU 126 selects a performance pattern corresponding to the above-described ball-entering performance ((B) and (C) in FIG. 51, (A) in FIG. 52, etc.). As a result, the game flow in the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 can be appealed to the player.

Step S506: In the effect selection process at the time of passing the area, the effect control CPU 126 controls the effect ((B) in FIG. 52, FIG. 53, FIG. ) to select the effect pattern. As a result, the game can be livened up when passing through various areas.

Step S508: In the effect selection process at the time of the big hit, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the effect during the big win. For example, the production control CPU 126 selects a special production pattern (production patterns such as those shown in Figs. ). In addition, when the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect pattern according to the progress of the game during the big hit (for example, the progress of the round), it appropriately instructs the effect drive control device 144 (drive control CPU 146). . As a result, a dedicated effect is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 42 during the big win, and the content of the effect changes as the round progresses.
After completing the above procedure, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect control process (FIG. 59).

As described above, according to this embodiment, there are the following effects.
(1) According to the present embodiment, when the opening time (the second numerical value counted during the execution of the special game) set when the "small winning symbol 2" is reached becomes a prescribed value (0), Since the probability of the game ball passing through the specific area increases, the easiness of passing through the specific area changes before and after the time when the opening time when the small winning pattern 2 is won becomes the specified value (0). . Therefore, the probability of the game ball passing through the specific area can be changed by the opening time set according to the type of winning, and new playability can be exhibited.

(2) According to the present embodiment, when the opening time (the numerical value counted during the execution of the special game) set in the case of corresponding to the "small winning pattern 2" becomes a prescribed value (0), the game ball is likely to pass through the special area, the easiness of passing through the special area changes before and after the time when the opening time when winning 2 small winning symbols becomes a prescribed value (0). Therefore, it is possible to change the probability that the game ball passes through the special area by the opening time set according to the "small winning pattern 2 (special winning type)", thereby exhibiting new playability. can be done.

(3) According to the present embodiment, when the opening time reaches the specified value (0) when one small winning symbol is won, the game ball is directed to the tower main body 400 (movable body) that is performing a difficult operation, When the opening time at the time of winning the small winning pattern 2 reaches the specified value (0), the game ball is directed to the tower main body 400 (movable body) that is performing the easy operation, so that the "small winning pattern 2 (second winning Type)" can be positioned as an advantageous winning type in which the game ball easily passes through the specific area, and a new game property can be exhibited in which the passing rate of the special area changes depending on the corresponding winning type.

(4) According to the present embodiment, the "small hit symbol 1 (first winning type)" is positioned as a disadvantageous winning type in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the specific area, but the progress of time and the small winning Depending on how the opening time is set when the symbol 1 is won, and the internal structure of the movable ball entry accessory device 30 (structure with a long path from ball entry to passing through a specific area, structure with elements that buy time, etc.) There is still room for reaching a situation where the opening time at the time of winning the pattern 2 becomes the specified value. And in this case, even if it corresponds to the "small winning pattern 1", the game ball is likely to pass through the specific area in the same way as the "small winning pattern 2". Therefore, it is possible to exhibit a new playability of whether or not a fixed time (the time required for the opening time at the time of winning 2 small winning symbols to reach a specified value) can be exceeded.

(5) According to the present embodiment, when the opening time reaches the prescribed value (0) at the time of winning 2 small winning symbols, the game ball is directed to the tower main body 400 (movable body) performing the easy operation. , With regard to "small winning pattern 2 (special winning type)", it can be positioned as an advantageous winning type in which the game ball can easily pass through the special area, and by falling under "small winning pattern 2 (special winning type)" A new playability can be exhibited in which the passage rate of the special area changes.

(6) According to the present embodiment, the opening time of the small winning game (starting time of the special game) with the "small winning design 1 (first winning type)" and "small winning design 2 (second winning type)" ) are different, a certain waiting time can be created before the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 is opened. Compared to the method that is set after opening, it is possible to avoid unintended entry into the movable ball entry device 30, and as a result, unintended non-intention to the special area when it corresponds to the "small hit pattern 2". It is possible to avoid situations where passage occurs.

(7) According to the present embodiment, the opening time of the small winning game (special game Since the start time) is made different, a certain waiting time can be created before the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 is opened, and such a certain waiting time can be set before the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 is opened. Compared to the method of setting during or after opening, it is possible to avoid unintended ball entry into the movable ball entry accessory device 30, and as a result, when it corresponds to "small winning pattern 2 (special winning type)". can avoid situations where unintentional non-passage to the special area of .

FIG. 61 is a diagram showing the configuration of another embodiment.
In another embodiment, the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 of the above-described embodiment is changed to a movable ball-entering accessory device 700 (special electric accessory, variable winning device) shown in the figure.

As shown in FIG. 61(A), the movable ball entry device 700 includes a circular stage 710, a rotating body 720, a hit hole 730, a release hole 740, a wall member 750, and the like.

The circular stage 710 is a mortar-shaped stage whose inner surface is inclined toward the center.
The rotating body 720 is a columnar member arranged in the center of the circular stage 710, and is rotated by a drive mechanism such as a motor (not shown).
In addition, the rotating body 720 has two projections 722 extending outward from the center of the rotating body 720, and the projections 722 rotate as the rotating body 720 rotates (Fig. See (B) in 61). The projecting portion 722 plays a role of flipping the game ball in the surrounding direction.
Here, the rotator 720 may continue to operate from the time the power is turned on, and when a predetermined operation opportunity occurs (when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of a small win, the accessory game is started. The operation may be started when the

One hit hole 730 is provided at the central position of the wall on the front side of the circular stage 710, and is a notch that guides the game ball to a specific area (specific area switch) not shown.
The release hole 740 is a wall on the near side of the circular stage 710, and two holes are provided on both sides of the hit hole 730. Notches for guiding the game ball to an out passage (discharge detection switch) (not shown). is.

The wall member 750 is arranged in a part (near the entrance) of the guide path of the release hole 740, and is a member that can be moved up and down by a driving mechanism such as a solenoid (not shown).
Further, the wall member 750 is movable when a predetermined movable condition is satisfied, and plays a role of closing the hole 740 (see (C) in FIG. 61).

FIG. 62 is a diagram showing a first operation example of another embodiment.
A first operation example is an operation example in which the wall member 750 is not movable.
The movable ball entry accessory device 700 is provided with a movable piece (so-called blade member) (not shown). This movable piece is opened when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a small winning mode (during a small winning game) as in the above-described embodiment.

(A) in FIG. 62: When a game ball enters the movable ball entry accessory device 700 during a small winning game, the game ball is guided to a circular stage 710 by a guide passage (not shown).

Here, in the process in which the game ball is guided to the circular stage 710, the game ball may be sorted into the direction toward the circular stage 710 and the direction toward the out passage.
Also, in the process of guiding game balls to the circular stage 710 , a predetermined storage mechanism may be arranged to guide only one game ball to the circular stage 710 .

In FIG. 62 (B): Since the inner surface of the circular stage 710 is inclined toward the central portion, the game ball that reaches the circular stage 710 moves toward the rotating body 720 (protrusion 722) arranged in the center. to roll.

(C) in FIG. 62 : When the game ball comes into contact with the rotating body 720 rotating at high speed, the game ball is flipped outward from the circular stage 710 . Since the outer circumference of the circular stage 710 has an outer circumference wall (not shown), the game ball that collides with the outer circumference wall is directed to the rotating body 720 again. Then, such operations are repeatedly performed.

(D) in FIG. 62: Finally, when the game ball enters the drop hole 740, the game ball is detected by a discharge detection switch (not shown), and the accessory game ends.
(E) in FIG. 62: On the other hand, when the game ball finally enters the hit hole 730, the game ball is detected by a specific area switch (not shown), the accessory game ends, and the jackpot game is executed. .

FIG. 63 is a diagram showing a second operation example of another embodiment.
A second operation example is an operation example in which the wall member 750 is movable.

In FIG. 63 (A): When a game ball enters the movable ball entry device 700 during a small winning game, the game ball is guided to a circular stage 710 by a guide passage (not shown).

(B) in FIG. 63: Since the inner surface of the circular stage 710 is inclined toward the central portion, the game ball that reaches the circular stage 710 rolls toward the rotating body 720 arranged in the center.

(C) in FIG. 63 : When the game ball contacts the rotating body 720 rotating at high speed, the game ball is flipped outward from the circular stage 710 . Since the outer circumference of the circular stage 710 has an outer circumference wall (not shown), the game ball that collides with the outer circumference wall is directed to the rotating body 720 again. Then, such operations are repeatedly performed.

At this point, it is assumed that the predetermined movable condition of the wall member 750 is satisfied and the wall member 750 is moved (raised). Then, the wall member 750 closes the hole 740 .

(D) in FIG. 62 : When the hole 740 is closed by the wall member 750 , the game ball will not enter the hole 740 . That is, even if the game ball goes in the direction of the hole 740, the game ball is repelled by the wall member 750. - 特許庁Then, the game ball is directed toward the rotating body 720 again. After this state is reached, the game ball waits for entering the hit hole 730 (substantially a state in which a big hit is confirmed).

(E) in FIG. 63: Finally, when the game ball enters the hit hole 730, the game ball is detected by a specific area switch (not shown), the accessory game ends, and the jackpot game is executed. .

In this embodiment, the current market is becoming more and more popular with role-playing machines (gaming machines in which a game ball passes through a specific area to generate a big win), and the game has become monotonous, so a new way of presentation is provided. One task is to

The configuration (principle) of this embodiment is as follows.
For example, three small-hit designs (small-hit design A, small-hit design B, small-hit design C) are set for the first special design or the second special design.
The opening time of each small winning pattern (winning type) is as follows.
Opening time of small winning design A = 0 seconds Opening time of small winning design B = 10 seconds Opening time of small winning design C = 30 seconds

Then, the predetermined movable condition of the wall member 750 is satisfied after a certain period of time has passed since the special symbols stop changing. For example, the solenoid for moving the wall member 750 is turned on after 40 seconds have passed since the fluctuation of the special symbol has stopped. For this reason, the longer the opening time, the better the chances. It should be noted that a small winning pattern D having an opening time of 40 seconds or longer may be provided. In this case, the small-hit symbol D is substantially a big-hit confirmed symbol (V confirmed symbol).

The following examples can be cited for the allocation of the small winning symbols A to D when the first special symbol and the second special symbol are won.
[Example 1]
1st special pattern = Small hit pattern A to C
2nd special design = Small hit design D

[Example 2]
1st special pattern = Small hit pattern A to D
2nd special design = Small hit design D

[Example 3]
1st special pattern = Small hit pattern A, B
2nd special design = small hit design C, D

[Example 4]
1st special pattern = Small hit pattern A to D
2nd special pattern = Small hit pattern A to D

Further, as described above, a predetermined storage mechanism may be arranged inside the movable ball entry accessory device 700 . In this case, the storage solenoid for releasing the storage of the game balls operates (storage is released) after several seconds (for example, 1 to 5 seconds) after the movable ball entry accessory device 700 is opened. The storage mechanism stores only one game ball and discharges the rest of the game balls.

FIG. 64 is a diagram showing a first rendering example of another embodiment.
In another embodiment, the following first effect example may be executed. The first example effect is an example effect in which a timer effect is executed.
For example, the timer effect (reference symbol T) can be executed using the effect display device 42 of the above-described embodiment, or using a separately installed liquid crystal display or the like. In the timer effect, the time until the wall member 750 moves is displayed as a countdown. The production control device displays a predetermined value (for example, 40:00) as the initial value of the time information displayed by the timer production, and counts down the time information with the passage of time.

The display of the time information by the timer effect may be started during the opening time (it may be executed after the special symbols are stopped and displayed in the form of a small win), or it may be executed after the opening time is over. good too. For example, when starting the timer effect from the start of the opening time, the countdown starts from "40:00" regardless of the winning pattern, and the timer effect is started after the opening time ends. is started, the countdown is started from the initial value corresponding to the winning pattern. The initial value corresponding to the winning pattern is a value obtained by subtracting the opening time from the time (40 seconds) until the wall member 750 moves. For example, when the small winning pattern B is applied, the opening time is 10 seconds. Therefore, the countdown starts from "30:00 (30 seconds = 40 seconds - 10 seconds)".

As shown in FIG. 64A, when the information "32:10" is displayed by the timer effect, it means that the time until the wall member 750 moves is "32.10 seconds". ing.
After that, when time passes and the information "00:00" is displayed by the timer effect as shown in FIG. That is, it means that the wall member 750 can move.

After the timer reaches 0, it is possible to display character information such as "go" and "Invincible!!" Since the hole 740 is closed by the movement of the wall member 750, when the timer reaches 0, a big hit is substantially decided.

By adopting such an effect, two game features are realized, such as waiting for the timer to become 0 while the game ball enters the winning hole 730 with the movable ball entry accessory device 700, or the player is excited. can do.

As for the movement of the wall member 750, once it is moved, the movement may be continued until the game ball enters the hit hole 730, or the wall member 750 may be intermittently moved. may When the wall member 750 is intermittently moved, for example, the wall member 750 is moved for 10 to 15 seconds after the special symbol is stopped and displayed (from the determination of the small winning symbol) to close the hole 740, Thereafter, the wall member 750 is made non-movable to open the hole 740, and the wall member 750 is moved again for 20 to 25 seconds to close the hole 740. After that, the wall member 750 is made non-movable to open the hole 740. It is possible to diversify the game by studding a substantial hit determination section (invincible section), such as opening the .
By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the game characteristics of aiming at a specific area during a small winning game.

FIG. 65 is a diagram showing a second rendering example of another embodiment.
In another embodiment, the following second effect example may be executed. The second example of effect is an example of effect for executing a mode effect.
By executing such a mode effect, it is possible to add a game effect by mode selection. For mode selection, for example, the mode can be switched by operating the effect switching button 45 during execution of the demonstration effect. Modes include A mode and B mode.

As shown in FIG. 65(A), in A mode, a timer effect is executed to visualize the time until the wall member 750 closes the hole 740 . In the illustrated example, the information "08:00" is displayed by the timer effect while the accessory game is being played (while the game ball is staying on the circular stage 710). Therefore, the player can clearly grasp that the wall member 750 will move in "08.00 seconds" and that the big win will be substantially confirmed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 65(B), in the B mode, the timer effect is not executed, and the movement of the wall member 750, which is uncertain when to move, is awaited. In the illustrated example, the timer effect is not executed during the accessory game. In reality, the wall member 750 will move in "08.00 seconds", but the player does not know it. As a result, the player can experience more tension and excitement than in the A mode.
By adopting such an effect, it is possible to execute an effect according to the taste of the player.

The other embodiments described so far can be applied to a gaming machine that executes one big win and a gaming machine that executes multiple sets of big wins. In the case of a gaming machine that executes a set of big wins for a plurality of times, by shifting to the time shortening state as in the above-described embodiment, when a small win is won with the second special pattern, all the small win patterns D. (V determined symbol).

The present invention can adopt various modifications without being limited to the above-described embodiments.

In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the normal symbols and the normal electric accessories are provided is explained, but the normal symbols and the normal electric accessories may not be provided so as not to shift to the time shortening state after the big win game.

In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot game has been described as an example in which the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 is used. A jackpot game may be executed using the device.
In this case, the maximum count number, the number of winning balls, the operation pattern, etc. can be made different between the movable ball-entering accessory device 30 and a different device.
Also, the number of winning balls may be different between the normal winning hole 22 arranged on the left side of the game area and the normal winning hole 24 arranged on the right side of the game area.

In the above-described embodiment, with respect to normal symbols, an example in which two or more working memories (holding) are provided has been described, but two or more working memories may not be provided. On the other hand, with respect to the special symbol, the example in which two or more working memories are not provided has been described, but two or more working memories may be provided.

In the above-described embodiment, the counter value (first counter value or second counter value) has been described as an example of a counter value for counting the opening time. It may be a counter value (for example, a timer value for operating a solenoid for opening the variable probability region). Also, the first winning type can be a winning pattern for short-opening the probability variable area, and the second winning type can be a winning pattern for long-opening the probability-variable area (opening for a longer time than the short opening). Furthermore, the special winning type may be a winning pattern that opens the probability variable area for short, or may be a winning pattern that opens the probability variable area for long.
In a game machine having a variable probability area, when a game ball passes through the variable probability area during a big win game, the state shifts to an advantageous game state (a high probability state in which the probability of winning a special symbol lottery is higher than the normal probability) after the end of the big win game. do.

The counter value for opening the variable probability area is not only the timer value for operating the solenoid to open the variable probability area, but also the number of winning detections (number of balls entering the big winning opening) for operating the solenoid. It may be a counter value for counting.

The first winning type is a winning pattern that activates the solenoid (solenoid that opens the probability variable area, the solenoid that moves the wall member) depending on the number of winning detections, and the second winning type operates the solenoid even if the number of winning detections is counted. It may be a winning pattern that does not allow the player to win.

In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the tower body 400 is moved by one body motor 402 has been described. You may move it by letting it move.

The gaming machine of the above-described embodiment has been described as an example of a gaming machine that becomes a big hit when a game ball passes through a specific area (so-called feathers, old type 2 gaming machine), but the result of winning by internal lottery It may be a game machine (so-called digital pachinko, old type 1 game machine) that becomes a big hit when is obtained. In this case, it may be a so-called loop type (a type that does not set a substantial upper limit on the probability variable number of times) gaming machine, or an ST type (a type that sets a substantial upper limit on the probability variable number of times) gaming machine. It may be a gaming machine that does not have a variable probability area, it may be a gaming machine that does not adopt "simultaneous rotation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol", and adopts simultaneous rotation. It is good also as a game machine which has. Also, the game machine may be a so-called one-kind-two-mixer machine. Furthermore, the game machine may be a game machine with settings or a game machine having a performance display monitor.

In addition, the structure and board configuration of the pachinko machine 1, including those shown in the drawings, are preferred examples, and these can be modified as appropriate. Also, a game machine can be formed by combining the above-described embodiment with another embodiment.

1 pachinko machine 8 game board unit 8a game area 30 movable ball-entering accessory device 34 first special symbol display device 35 second special symbol display device 42 performance display device 70 main control device 72 main control CPU
74 ROMs
76 RAM
124 effect control device 126 effect control CPU

Claims (1)

lottery executing means for executing a predetermined lottery when a lottery opportunity occurs during a game;
When the predetermined lottery is executed, after the symbols are variably displayed, the symbols are stopped and displayed in a manner according to the lottery result of the predetermined lottery;
Winning type determination means for determining which of a plurality of winning types including at least a special winning type applies when a winning result is obtained in the predetermined lottery;
a variable winning device that shifts from a closed state to an open state to facilitate entry of game balls when a prescribed condition is satisfied during a game;
When the result of the predetermined lottery corresponds to winning and the symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined winning manner by the symbol display means, it is determined that the prescribed conditions are satisfied, and the variable winning device is placed in the closed state. a special game execution means for executing a special game to shift from to the open state;
a special area provided inside the variable winning device through which game balls can pass;
Advantageous game state transition means for shifting to an advantageous game state that is more advantageous than a predetermined game state when a game ball passes through the special area during execution of the special game;
Control means for changing the probability that a game ball passes through the special area when the numerical value counted during the execution of the special game executed by matching the special winning type reaches a specified value ;
Provided inside the variable prize winning device, when a predetermined action trigger occurs, a certain operation is performed, and as the certain operation, a difficult operation that makes it difficult for the game ball to pass through the special area, and the above a movable body that performs an easy action, which is an action that is performed after execution of the difficult action and that makes it easier for the game ball to pass through the special area than the difficult action;
a counter value defining means for defining a special counter value corresponding to the special winning type;
The control means is
When the numerical value counted during the execution of the special game executed by falling under the special winning type becomes a value corresponding to the special counter value, a game ball is placed on the movable body performing the easy action. make it possible to direct
The difficult motion is
an operation in which the movable body is moved in a first pattern, and the game balls are divided into a direction toward the special area and a direction not toward the special area;
The easy operation is
The gaming machine is characterized in that the movable body moves in a second pattern different from the first pattern, and the game balls are sorted into a direction toward the special area and a direction not toward the special area.

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