JP4907710B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention is a big hit when a predetermined condition is established, and a lottery result is added for adding a continuity improving privilege to the jackpot. If the lottery result that does not add the continuity improvement bonus to the jackpot is obtained, maintain it in a disadvantaged state after the jackpot game, This relates to a ball game machine that makes it difficult to win big hits.

  Conventionally, as this type of ball game machine, for example, a ball game machine with a probability changing function is known. In this ball game machine, an advantageous state (so-called probabilistic state) in which whether or not to make a big hit is determined and the probability of making a big hit in the determination is high in the program settings after the big hit game is executed. And a configuration in which the probability is divided into disadvantageous states with a low probability are known. In addition, as another conventional ball game machine, a variable prize opening that can be opened and closed is provided, and a configuration that makes a big hit on condition that the prize winning to this variable prize opening is a condition, the variable prize opening is opened after the big hit game is executed There are known configurations that are divided into an advantageous state with a large period or number of times and an unfavorable state with a small period or number of times.

  In this type of ball game machine, the game is usually controlled in cooperation with a plurality of control circuits. The main control circuit among the plurality of control circuits performs lottery determination on whether or not to win the jackpot and whether or not to add a bonus to the jackpot that will be in an advantageous state after the execution of the jackpot game. The notification process for displaying the result as an effect image on the display unit is performed by the slave control circuit that receives a signal from the main control circuit.

JP 2007-229122 A ([0002])

  By the way, in the above-described ball game machine, when it becomes advantageous after the big hit game is executed, it is easy to win the big hit again, and it is possible to win the big hit multiple times in a state where the time spent and the game ball are suppressed. The continuity of jackpot is improved. If a jackpot without a bonus for improving the continuity, that is, a jackpot without a privilege to be in an advantageous state is assigned, it is difficult to win the jackpot again. For this reason, in this type of ball game machine, the player plays a game in the hope that he will win a jackpot to which a privilege for improving continuity is added. And in such a ball game machine, there is a concern that fraudulent acts may be made so that a jackpot without a continuity improvement privilege is not allocated and only a jackpot with a continuity improvement privilege is reliably allocated.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is an injustice to ensure that only a jackpot with a bonus for improving continuity is allocated regardless of whether or not a lottery result is added to the jackpot. The purpose is to provide a ball game machine capable of preventing acts.

  In order to achieve the above object, a ball game machine according to the invention of claim 1 includes a game area where the game ball flows down, and a launching device capable of launching the game ball into the game area in accordance with a player's operation. , A variable start winning opening provided in the game area where a flowing game ball can enter, a starting starting advantageous state that makes it easy to enter a gaming ball in the variable starting winning opening, and a start entering disadvantage that makes it difficult to enter A state changing means for changing to a state, a specific opening / closing entrance provided in the game area and capable of switching between an open state in which a flowing game ball can enter and a closed state in which it cannot enter, and a specific opening / closing A hit and disengagement opening that is placed in the back of the entrance and allows game balls to alternatively enter, and a big hit game that executes a big hit game for a predetermined period when entering the hit opening Execution means, and a specific opening and closing entrance is provided on condition that the entrance to the variable start winning entrance Whether or not to add a continuity improvement benefit to the jackpots obtained by entering the hitting openings during the open state during the open period, lottery is selected to improve continuity to the jackpots If you get a lottery result that adds bonuses, keep the starting ball in the starting advantage after running the big hit game, making it easier to win big hits again, but get a lottery result that doesn't add continuity improving bonuses to the big hits In this case, after executing the big hit game, the ball ball game machine that maintains the disadvantageous state of entering the ball and makes it difficult to win the big hit again, the display unit capable of displaying the effect image of the game, and the display unit Sub-control circuit to control, start entry information that game balls have entered the variable start prize opening, and big hit fixed entry information that game balls have entered the hit opening can be obtained, producing a big hit game Jackpot-related data for displaying the image to be displayed on the display. And a main control circuit that outputs continuity-related data for displaying the lottery result of the continuity improvement privilege on the display unit to the sub-control circuit. The continuity related data is not output until the big hit fixed entry information corresponding to the starting entry information is acquired after the lottery is performed according to the ball information to generate the continuity related data. After acquiring the big hit definite entry information, the continuity related data is output to the sub control circuit.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, the movable start winning opening moves to the variable start winning opening, and the game starting ball enters the variable starting winning opening so that the game ball can easily enter. A start movable member that can be switched to a ball entry restricted state that is difficult to ball and that is normally maintained in the ball entry restricted state, and a predetermined start entry allowable period when a predetermined condition is satisfied. A movable control means for driving and controlling the start movable member and allowing the variable start winning opening to enter a permitted state for entering a ball, and a relatively long start entering allowable period and a relatively short short start for a start entering allowable period It is characterized by the fact that a short start entry allowable period is adopted in the start entry advantageous state, while a long start entry allowable period is adopted in the entry disadvantageous state and the short start entry allowable period is adopted. Have

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the ball and ball game machine according to the second aspect, the variable start winning opening is allowed to enter a predetermined number of times during a short start entry allowable period, and each time Is set as the normal opening time, and in the long start entry allowable period, the variable start winning opening is set in the entry allowable state over a plurality of special times greater than the normal number of times. It is characterized in that a special opening time that is longer than the normal opening time is determined as the time for which the winning entry is permitted.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to the second or third aspect of the present invention, the game machine includes a preliminary start winning portion provided in the game area and allowing the flowing game ball to enter or pass through the inside. It is characterized in that the entrance to the preliminary start winning part or the inside passage is one of the predetermined conditions necessary for setting the variable start winning opening to the entrance allowable state.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, a preliminary determination is made as to whether or not the variable start winning opening is to be allowed to enter a ball according to the winning in the preliminary starting winning portion. It is equipped with all the predetermined conditions necessary to make the variable start winning opening enter a state where the winning of winning is possible, with a winning / non-judging means and a preliminary winning / no-going determination corresponding to winning in the pre-start winning prize section. It has the characteristics.

  The invention of claim 6 is the bullet ball game machine according to claim 4 or 5, further comprising a normally-start dynamic winning portion provided in the game area and capable of entering a flowing game ball, It is configured to execute a jackpot game even if the result of winning or failing is determined to be a hit, and the winning game is configured to execute the winning game according to the entrance to the always-start dynamic winning part. Compared to the target probability of winning a hit game according to the winning / failing decision, the player enters the variable start winning slot and the specific opening / closing entrance is in the open state and hits during the short start entering allowable period. The probability that the first condition is satisfied when the big hit game is executed by entering the opening is set low, and the variable start winning opening is entered and the specific opening / closing is performed during the long start entry allowable period compared to the target probability. When the entrance is open and the hit opening is entered, the big hit game is executed. Has a characteristic condition is satisfied probability of the place that was set high.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the bullet ball game machine according to the sixth aspect, even when the main control circuit executes the jackpot game as a result of the determination as to whether or not the ball has entered the normal starting dynamic winning portion, It is characterized in that a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to add a continuity improvement benefit after execution of the big hit game.

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to the sixth or seventh aspect, the partition member that divides the intermediate portion in the vertical direction of the game area into the first intermediate area and the second intermediate area in the left-right direction. Equipped with a launcher that launches a game ball at an intensity according to the player's operation and flows down from the upper area of the game area to the first intermediate area, or flows down from the upper area to the second intermediate area The preliminary start winning part, the variable start winning opening and the specific opening and closing entrance are arranged at positions where only the game balls flowing down the second intermediate area can enter or pass through the inside. The always-start dynamic winning portion is characterized in that it is arranged at a position where only game balls flowing down the first intermediate region can enter.

  According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the bullet ball game machine according to the eighth aspect, the display unit is arranged at an intermediate portion in the vertical direction of the game area, and a frame body surrounding the display screen in the display unit is used as a partition member. However, it has characteristics.

  According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to any one of the sixth to ninth aspects, an auxiliary display unit that can be controlled by the main control circuit without going through the sub-control circuit is provided. The circuit makes a determination as to whether or not the ball has entered the always-start dynamic winning part, and displays information on both the result of the determination and the presence / absence of addition of a continuity improvement privilege on the auxiliary display unit, It is characterized in that it is given to the sub control circuit and displayed on the display unit.

  According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the ball and ball game machine according to the tenth aspect, it is more difficult to identify whether or not the auxiliary display portion is displayed and whether or not a continuity improving privilege is added than the display on the display portion. It has the characteristic in having comprised.

  According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to the tenth or eleventh aspect, the auxiliary display unit includes a plurality of light emitting elements, and the main control circuit includes a light emitting element that is turned on, a light emitting element that is turned off, This is characterized in that the combination of these is changed, and whether or not the result of the determination is correct and whether or not the continuity improving privilege is added are displayed on the auxiliary display unit.

  In the invention of claim 13, in the ball game machine according to any one of claims 5 to 12, when a lottery result for adding a continuity improvement privilege to the jackpot is obtained by lottery, Whether or not to make the variable start winning a prize entry permitted state according to winning in the preliminary start winning section unless a lottery result is obtained again that a lottery result that does not add a continuity improvement privilege to the big hit is obtained. It is characterized in that it is held in the starting and entering advantageous state until the predetermined number of times reaches a predetermined upper limit and is changed to the starting and entering disadvantageous state when the upper limit is reached. .

  According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to any one of the first to thirteenth aspects, the slave control circuit displays the lottery result of the continuity improving privilege on the display unit during the execution of the big hit game. It has a feature to be displayed.

[Invention of Claim 1]
The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 can be changed between a start ball entering advantageous state in which it is easy to enter the game ball into the variable start winning opening and a start ball entering disadvantageous state in which it is difficult to enter the ball. Then, on condition of entering the variable start winning opening, the specific opening / closing entrance is opened for a predetermined opening period, and the opening of the specific opening / closing entrance is opened during the open state. When the ball enters the hit opening, the big hit is confirmed. At this time, whether or not to add the continuity improvement privilege to the big hit is decided in advance by a lottery performed in accordance with the ball entering the variable start winning opening before the big hit is decided.

  Here, if the player illegally receives the output signal from the main control circuit to the sub control circuit, illegally obtains the lottery result performed in response to the ball entering the variable start winning opening, and then confirms If it is possible to know in advance whether the possible jackpot has a continuity improvement benefit or not, it becomes possible to make a decisive decision. In other words, when it is known in advance that the next big hit is no continuity improvement bonus, stop the launch of the game ball and do not generate a big hit, and ensure that only the big hit with the continuity improvement bonus will be allocated It becomes possible to divide game balls into And it becomes possible to make many big hits illegally.

  However, in the present invention, the main control circuit performs lottery in accordance with the entry information to the variable start winning opening and generates continuity related data until the big hit is determined by the entry information to the hit opening. The continuity-related data is held without being output, and after the big hit is confirmed, the continuity-related data is output to the slave control circuit, so that the player can receive the output signal from the master control circuit to the slave control circuit illegally. Even so, it is impossible to make a decision as described above. As described above, according to the present invention, regardless of the lottery result of whether or not to add a continuity improvement privilege to a big hit, it is possible to prevent an illegal act that reliably allocates only a big hit with a continuity improvement privilege added. It becomes possible.

[Invention of claim 2]
In the ball game machine according to claim 2, the variable start winning opening is normally in a ball entry restricted state. When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the start movable member is driven and controlled over a predetermined start entrance allowable period, and the variable start winning opening enters the entrance allowable state. Here, the start ball allowable period has a relatively long long start ball allowable period and a relatively short short start ball allowable period, so that it is easy to enter the game ball into the variable start winning opening. It is possible to change between the starting start advantageous state and the starting start disadvantageous state in which it is difficult to enter.

[Invention of claim 3]
According to the third aspect of the ball game machine, both the number of times that the side variable winning opening is allowed to enter and the time per time are increased in the long start entry allowable period compared to the short start entry allowable period. Therefore, it is possible to clearly distinguish between a start ball entry advantageous state in which it is easy to enter a game ball into the variable start prize opening and a start ball entry disadvantageous state in which entry is difficult.

[Invention of claim 4]
In the bullet ball game machine according to claim 4, since the entrance to the preliminary start winning portion or the inside passage is one of the predetermined conditions necessary for setting the variable start winning opening to the ball allowable state, the preliminary start winning The game can be enjoyed with a high preference related to the club and the variable start winning opening.

[Invention of claim 5]
In the ball game machine according to claim 5, whether or not the variable start winning opening is to be permitted to enter is determined according to the winning to the preliminary starting winning portion, and the determination is successful. Since the predetermined conditions necessary for placing the variable start winning opening in the ball-permitted state are set, it is possible to enjoy a highly interesting game related to the preliminary start winning section, the variable start winning opening and the determination.

[Invention of claim 6]
The ball game machine according to claim 6 is configured to determine whether or not to win according to the ball entering the always-start dynamic winning portion, and execute the jackpot game even when the result of the determination is successful. Compared to the target probability of winning a big hit game based on the winning / failing determination according to the entry to the always-start dynamic winning part, the player enters and specifies the variable start winning opening during the short start entry allowable period. The probability of satisfying the first condition that the opening / closing entrance is in the open state and enters the hit opening and the big hit game is executed is set low, and is variable during the long start entrance allowable period compared with the hit probability Since the second probability that the big winning game is executed by entering the starting prize opening and the specific opening and closing entrance opening and entering the winning opening and executing the big hit game is set high, How to hit a game ball that aims to enter and how to hit a game ball to enter the variable start prize opening , It is possible to enjoy a game.

[Invention of Claim 7]
According to the bullet ball game machine of claim 7, even when a big hit game is executed due to entering the always-start moving prize winning portion, it is possible to enjoy the lottery whether or not the continuity improving privilege is added. .

[Invention of Claim 8]
In the ball game machine according to claim 8, the intermediate portion in the vertical direction of the game area is divided into a first intermediate area and a second intermediate area, and the preliminary start winning portion, the variable start winning opening, and the specific opening / closing entrance are provided. , While only the game ball flowing down the second intermediate region is placed at a position where it can enter or pass through the inside, the always-start dynamic winning part is placed at a position where only the game ball flowing down the first intermediate region can enter the ball Since it is arranged, it is possible to enjoy whether to flow down from the upper area of the game area to the first intermediate area or from the upper area to the second intermediate area.

[Invention of claim 9]
According to the structure of Claim 9, since the display screen of the display part was enclosed with the frame, it can control that a game ball crosses the front of a display screen, and it becomes easy to visually recognize a display screen.

[Invention of Claim 10]
In the ball game machine according to claim 10, the main control circuit is provided with an auxiliary display unit that can be controlled without going through the sub control circuit, and the main control circuit determines whether or not the ball has entered the normal starting dynamic prize winning unit. Since it is possible to display on the auxiliary display section both the success / failure result of the success / failure determination result and the presence / absence of the addition of the continuity improvement privilege, the presence / absence of the success / failure determination result and the presence / absence of the addition of the continuity improvement privilege are displayed. In the situation where the rules and laws that obligate the law have been enforced, there is no danger of sending information regarding the validity of these results and whether or not continuity improvement benefits are added from the main control circuit to other control circuits. In addition, the information can be displayed on the auxiliary display unit.

[Invention of Claim 11]
In the bullet ball game machine of claim 11, since the display of the auxiliary display unit is configured to make it difficult to identify whether or not the determination result is correct and whether or not the continuity improvement benefit is added, than the display of the display unit. Under the circumstances where the rules and laws that require the presence or absence of addition of bonuses and continuity improvement benefits are being enforced, the auxiliary display unit shall comply with the above rules and laws and determine the validity and continuity of the results. A display for accurately informing whether or not the improvement privilege is added can be performed, and a display for presentation can be performed on the display unit at the expense of accuracy.

[Invention of Claim 12]
In the bullet ball game machine according to claim 12, the auxiliary display unit is composed of a plurality of light emitting elements, and the combination of the light emitting element that is turned on and the light emitting element that is turned off among the light emitting elements is changed to determine whether or not the result of the validity determination is correct. And the presence / absence of addition of continuity improvement benefits are displayed. It can be displayed in a state in which it is difficult to identify whether or not the result of the determination is correct and whether or not the continuity improvement privilege is added.

[Invention of Claim 13]
According to the ball game machine of the thirteenth aspect, whether or not the variable start winning opening is to be allowed to enter the ball is determined according to the winning to the preliminary starting winning portion, and the number of times to perform the determination is determined. When reaching the upper limit number of times, the starting entry disadvantageous state is changed, so that an excessive profit can be prevented from being given to the player.

[Invention of Claim 14]
In the ball game machine according to the fourteenth aspect, it is possible to entertain the player by displaying the lottery result of the continuity improving privilege on the display unit during the execution of the big hit game. In addition, since it is determined whether or not the continuity improvement privilege is added during the execution of the big hit game, even if the lottery result of the continuity improvement privilege is displayed, the big hit with the continuity improvement privilege added. There will be no fraudulent activity that ensures that only.

Front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention Front view of game board Perspective view of display frame Perspective view of display frame Perspective view of right side guide member Partial front view of game board Rear view of game board Block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine RAM storage area conceptual diagram Main control board main program flowchart Main control board interrupt processing flowchart Winning verification process flowchart Flow chart of winning error detection 1 process Flow chart of game stop processing Sub-control output process flowchart Data output processing flowchart Flow chart of winning error detection 2 process Flow chart of winning error detection 3 process Flow chart of winning error detection 4 process Flow chart of winning error detection 5 process Flow chart of winning error detection 6 process Flow chart of winning error detection 7 process Flowchart of notification abnormality processing Magnetic detection processing flowchart Flow chart of glass door opening detection process Flowchart of inner frame opening detection process Flow chart of side big prize opening detection processing Flow chart of impact detection process Lower plate full detection process flowchart Start switch detection processing flowchart Normal operation processing flowchart Normal symbol standby process flowchart Flow chart of normal symbol hit judgment processing Flow chart of random number comparison process Normal symbol selection flowchart Flow chart of normal symbol random number shift processing Normal symbol variation start setting process flowchart Flow chart of normal symbol variation processing Flow chart of normal symbol confirmation processing Flowchart of normal electric accessory operation processing Flow chart of normal electric accessory end processing Flow chart of special operation processing Flow chart of side prize winning process Specific area solenoid operation processing flowchart Flow chart of special symbol waiting process Flow chart of time reduction count subtraction processing Flow chart of special symbol 1 big hit judgment processing Flow chart of special symbol 1 selection process Flow chart of special symbol 1 symbol specific setting process Flowchart of special symbol 1 variation pattern creation processing Flow chart of special symbol 1 random number shift process Flow chart of special symbol 1 fluctuation start setting process Flow chart of start port switch 2 processing Flow chart of special symbol 2 jackpot determination process Flow chart of special symbol 2 selection process Flowchart of special symbol 2 symbol-specific setting 1 process Flowchart of special symbol 2 symbol-specific setting 2 processing Flow chart of special symbol 2 variation pattern creation processing Flow chart of special symbol 2 fluctuation start setting process Flow chart of special symbol variation processing Flow chart of special symbol confirmation processing Flow chart of jackpot start processing Flow chart of special electric accessory operation frequency setting process Flow chart of the big prize opening process Flow chart of the central prize winning switch detection process Flow chart of 1st prize opening closing 1 process Flow chart of the big prize closing 2 process Flow chart of jackpot end processing Small hits start processing flowchart Flow chart of small hit release process Flowchart of side big prize opening switch detection processing Flow chart of small hit closing process Flow chart of small hit end processing Sub-control board main program flowchart Flow chart of reception interrupt processing Flow chart of 2ms timer interrupt process 10ms timer interrupt processing flowchart Command monitoring process flowchart Flow chart of jackpot processing Conceptual diagram of special symbol 1 variation pattern selection table Conceptual diagram of special symbol 2 variation pattern selection table Conceptual diagram of the lost pattern creation table Conceptual diagram of reach lose pattern creation table List of notifications

  Hereinafter, an embodiment according to a pachinko gaming machine 10 to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 11 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a substantially circular game area R1. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 11 is a substantially square wood board, and the front surface of the game board 11 (the surface facing the player) is coated with resin. The game area R1 is surrounded by a guide rail 12. The guide rail 12 is composed of first and second sheet metal rails 12A and 12B. Each sheet metal rail 12 </ b> A, 12 </ b> B is formed by curving a belt-shaped sheet metal in an arc shape, and is attached in a state where one side edge portion is directed to the front surface of the game board 11.

  Specifically, mounting nails (not shown) are welded to a plurality of positions on one side edge portions of the sheet metal rails 12A and 12B, and these mounting nails are press-fitted into holes (not shown) formed in the game board 11 so that the sheet metal rails 12A, 12A, 12B is fixed in a state of protruding forward from the game board 11. The first sheet metal rail 12A is arranged along a portion of the peripheral portion of the game area R1 excluding the upper portion of about 1/4 circle. In addition, one end of the second sheet metal rail 12B is disposed obliquely to the left of the lowermost end of the first sheet metal rail 12A (lower left as viewed in FIG. 2; the same applies hereinafter), while the second. The other end of the sheet metal rail 12B is disposed at a position offset from the right end of the first sheet metal rail 12A by one or two balls as a game ball.

  A space between the right end of the first sheet metal rail 12A and the right end of the second sheet metal rail 12B is closed by a buffer 12C. 12 C of buffer parts attach a rubber member to the resin member fixed to the game board 11, and the rubber member has faced in the game area | region R1 from the clearance gap between 1st and 2nd sheet metal rail 12A, 12B. Further, between the left end portion of the first sheet metal rail 12A and the middle portion of the second sheet metal rail 12B, one or two game balls are separated, and this is the entrance 12K of the game ball. Further, a flexible piece 12H is provided at the left end portion of the first sheet metal rail 12A so that the game ball does not go outside the game area R1 through the entrance 12K.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front side of the game board 11 is covered with a front frame 10Z, and a substantially circular glass window 10W corresponding to the game area R1 is provided on the front frame 10Z. The game area R1 faces forward through the glass window 10W. A pair of speakers 25S and 25S are provided on the left and right of the front frame 10Z above the glass window 10W, and an upper plate 27A and a lower plate 27B are provided in two steps above and below the glass window 10W. .

  A main body (not shown) of the launching apparatus according to the present invention is provided on the rear side of the lower right corner of the front frame 10Z. Further, the operation knob 28 which is a part of the launching device protrudes to the front side of the lower right corner of the front frame 10Z. Then, when the operation knob 28 is rotated, for example, in the clockwise direction, the game ball accommodated in the upper plate 27A is launched along the second sheet metal rail 12B and sent to the game area R1. At this time, the launch intensity of the game ball is increased as the rotation operation angle is increased. As a result, the player places the game ball in the game area R1 on the left side area (corresponding to the “first intermediate area” of the present invention) near the entrance 12K, or on the far right area (“second area” of the present invention). It corresponds to “intermediate area”).

  When the button 29 provided on the upper plate 27A is pressed, the game balls accommodated in the upper plate 27A move to the lower plate 27B. Further, when a container (a so-called dollar box) is arranged below the lower plate 27B and the game button 27C provided on the lower plate 27B is pressed, the game balls stored in the lower plate 27B move to the container. Further, an operation jog 27J is provided on the left side of the lower plate 27B, and a ball lending status display monitor 27D and a ball lending operation button 27E are provided on the right side of the game button 27C.

  A display window 34W is formed through the center of the game area R1, and a liquid crystal display screen 34 is provided at the back of the display window 34W. Further, the display frame body 23 (corresponding to the “partition member” of the present invention) is attached to the edge of the display window 34W from the front side of the game board 11. The display frame 23 is formed by combining a plurality of resin molded parts.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the attachment wall 23 </ b> F projects from the side surface of the display frame body 23 over substantially the entire surface. Screw holes 23E are formed through the attachment wall 23F at a plurality of scattered positions. Then, the mounting wall 23F is overlapped on the opening edge of a display opening (not shown) formed in the game board 11, and a screw inserted through the screw hole 23E is fastened and fixed to the game board 11. In addition, an inclined surface is formed on the outer edge portion of the mounting wall 23F so that the game ball can ride on the mounting wall 23F smoothly.

  An upper portion and both side portions of the display frame body 23 are provided with an entry restriction protrusion 23A that protrudes forward from the mounting wall 23F and restricts the game ball from passing the front side of the liquid crystal display screen 34. More specifically, in the upper side portion of the display frame 23, a step portion 23D is provided at the center in the left-right direction on the outer surface of the entry restricting protrusion 23A. And the right side is located above the level | step-difference part 23D among the outer surfaces of 23 A of entrance control protrusions, and the left side is located below.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the outer side surface of the entry restricting projection 23A is gently inclined toward the left side and curved from the middle in the left side portion of the stepped portion 23D in the upper side portion of the display frame 23. However, it is heading substantially vertically downward. On the other hand, on the right side of the step 23D in the display frame 23, the outer surface of the entry restricting projection 23A is spaced from the guide rail 12 by approximately 1.5 gaming balls, and the guide It extends while drawing a substantially arc concentric with the rail 12, and is bent vertically downward. Note that the bent portion between the upper portion and the right portion of the outer side surface of the entry restricting protrusion 23A is located slightly above the buffer portion 12C.

  A warp rod 39 is provided in a range from the middle portion in the vertical direction to the lower end position in the left side portion of the display frame 23. The upper end of the warp bar 39 is a ball entrance 39 </ b> A that opens on the outer surface of the display frame 23. Then, the game ball that has entered the entrance 39A passes through the display frame 23 and is discharged to the upper surface of the stage 23S described below.

  On the inner upper surface of the lower side portion of the display frame 23, a stage 23S on which a game ball can roll is provided. The stage 23S has two stages in the depth direction of the display frame 23, and the front part is lower than the rear part. In addition, a guide groove 23Y is formed in the center in the left-right direction in the front stage portion of the stage 23S, and the game ball that has entered here is discharged out of the display frame 23 just above the central start winning opening 14.

  On the outer surface of the entry restricting protrusion 23A on the right side of the display frame 23, a winning bar 37 is provided in a range from the middle part in the vertical direction to the position near the lower end. The upper end of the winning prize basket 37 is a side large winning opening 37A (corresponding to the “specific opening / closing entrance” according to the present invention) opened on the outer surface of the entry restricting protrusion 23A, and the side large winning opening 37A. Is normally closed by a large side movable door 37T. The large side movable door 37T is rotatable around the lower end of the large side prize opening 37A, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the side large movable door 37T is rotated so as to fall to the side to be inclined. The side big prize opening 37A is opened and the game ball is guided to the side big prize opening 37A.

  The winning box 37 extends downward from the side large winning opening 37A and is bent at a right angle to the back side of the display window 34W and connected to the see-through case 38. The see-through case 38 is made of a transparent resin and is disposed at the right end of the stage 23S. Specifically, the see-through case 38 protrudes upward from the stage 23S with a width that is the same as the overall width of the front and rear stages of the stage 23S. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the inside of the transparent case 38 is divided into front and rear, and a decorative board or the like is arranged in a portion corresponding to the rear side, and only the portion corresponding to the front side can pass one game ball. It is a passing area of the width, and a side big winning opening winning detection switch 37B for detecting that the side big winning opening 37A is won is provided in the passing area, and a continuous winning is provided on the lower surface of the passing area of the game ball. A mouth 37Z (corresponding to the “hit opening” in the present invention) and a count winning opening 37S (corresponding to the “off opening” in the present invention) are provided side by side. Then, after the game ball that has entered the side big prize opening 37A is detected by the side big prize opening prize detection switch 37B, it alternatively enters either the continuous prize opening 37Z or the counting prize opening 37S. Further, the game ball that has entered the large side winning opening 37A is detected by the continuous winning opening switch 37C or the counting winning opening switch 37D (see FIG. 7) provided in the continuous winning opening 37Z and the counting winning opening 37S. That is, a game ball entering the side big prize opening 37A is detected by the side big prize opening prize detection switch 37B, and can be detected by any of the detection switches provided in the continuous prize opening 37Z or the counting prize opening 37S. It has become. Therefore, it is possible to detect whether or not the game balls won in the side big prize opening 37A match the discharge.

  The continuous winning opening 37Z is arranged on the right side in the fluoroscopic case 38, the counting winning opening 37S is arranged on the left side in the fluoroscopic case 38, and the middle wall of the right side portion in the fluoroscopic case 38 is located at a middle position higher than the continuous winning opening 37Z. 38N is provided. In addition, a restricting piece 38K is disposed on the lower surface of the middle step wall 38N, and the restricting piece 38K is directly moved in the left-right direction by a solenoid. When the rhino domain movable door 37T is opened, the restricting piece 38K is retracted to a position away from the continuous winning opening 37Z, and a game ball can enter the continuous winning opening 37Z. When entering the continuous winning opening 37Z, the restricting piece 38K appears on the continuous winning opening 37Z side and is positioned at the top, and prohibits entering the continuous winning opening 37Z. On the other hand, the counting winning opening 37S is always open. Then, every time a game ball enters the winning ball 37 and one game ball enters the side big prize opening winning detection switch 37B, for example, three prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 27A.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a central start winning port 14 (corresponding to the “normal start dynamic winning portion” of the present invention), a central large portion, in the left and right central portion below the display frame 23 in the game area R1. A winning opening 15 and an out opening 16 are provided in order from above, and general winning openings 20 and 21 and side lamps 22 are provided along the guide rails 12 on the left and right sides, respectively. Then, the game balls that have entered the central starting prize opening 14, the central grand prize opening 15, the general winning prize openings 20, 21 and the out opening 16 are taken into the back side of the game board 11, and the central starting prize opening 14, the central prize winning are obtained. The entrance of the game ball is detected by a detection switch (not shown) provided in the back of the mouth 15 and the general winning openings 20, 21.

  The central prize winning opening 15 is formed in a horizontally long rectangle and is normally closed by the central movable door 15T. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the central movable door 15T rotates about the lower edge and opens obliquely forward, and a large number of game balls are placed in the central grand prize opening 15 with the central movable door 15T as a guide. You can enter the ball. In addition, a count prize winning opening (not shown) is provided inside the central grand prize winning opening 15. When the central movable door 15T is opened, the passing of the game ball is detected at the counting prize opening, and the number of game balls that have entered the central big prize opening 15 is counted. Each time one game ball enters the counting prize opening, for example, 14 prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 27A.

  The central start winning port 14 and the general winning ports 20 and 21 have a so-called pocket structure, and are opened upward in such a size that only one game ball can enter. Further, for example, every time one game ball enters the central start winning opening 14, for example, three, and every time one game ball enters the general winning openings 20 and 21, for example, ten prize balls enter the upper plate 27 </ b> A. To be paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the side region on the right side of the display frame 23 in the game region R1, a gateway portion R2 sandwiched between the entry restriction protrusion 23A and the buffer portion 12C is provided at the upper end portion. Yes. The gateway R2 has a width that allows one game ball to pass through. Further, the lateral region on the right side of the display frame 23 gradually increases in width from the gateway portion R2 to the middle portion in the vertical direction in accordance with the bulging shape of the guide rail 12 to the side, The width is gradually narrowed downward from the middle part of the direction. The large side prize opening 37A described above is arranged so as to face the region having the widest horizontal width in the vertical direction in the right side region of the display frame 23.

  Between the turning range of the large side movable door 37T that opens and closes the large side prize opening 37A in the right side region of the display frame body 23 and the gateway portion R2, the start gate 18 ("preliminary start" Equivalent to “winning part”). The start gate 18 has a gate structure through which a game ball can pass, and the game ball that has passed through the start gate 18 is detected by a gate switch (not shown) built in the start gate 18.

  A side start winning opening 40A (corresponding to the “variable start winning opening” according to the present invention) is provided below the turning area of the large side movable door 37T in the right side area of the display frame 23. Yes. As shown in FIG. 5, the side start winning opening 40A includes a gate portion 40X above one game ball. The gate portion 40X includes a pair of gate columns 40G and 40G arranged side by side, and the pair of gate columns 40G and 40G are arranged at an interval through which exactly one game ball can pass.

  The side start winning opening 40A has a width that allows one game ball to enter, and is located immediately below a portion sandwiched between a pair of gate columns 40G and 40G, and is directed to the front of the game board 11 toward the front. It is open. Inside the side start winning opening 40A, there are provided a side sub movable door 40T (see FIG. 6) that opens and closes the side start winning opening 40A, and an advance / retreat guide piece 40Z that moves forward and backward along the lower surface of the side start winning opening 40A. ing. Further, the side sub movable door 40T normally closes the side start winning opening 40A, and the advance / retreat guide piece 40Z is usually disposed in the side start winning opening 40A, that is, behind the front surface of the game board 11, so that the game The ball is in a ball entry restricted state where it is difficult for the ball to enter the side start winning opening 40A. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the side sub movable door 40T is opened and the advance / retreat guide piece 40Z projects forward from the front surface of the game board 11, and the game ball that has passed through the inside of the gate columns 40G, 40G is made into the side start winning opening 40A. The ball enters to be allowed to enter. Each time one game ball enters the side start winning opening 40A, for example, three prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 27A. The side sub movable door 40T and the advance / retreat guide piece 40Z correspond to the “starting movable member” of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a right side guide member 24 </ b> R is provided below the side start winning opening 40 </ b> A in the right side region of the display frame 23. The right side guide member 24R is a molded product of resin, and as shown in FIG. 5, the entire right side guide member 24R is substantially triangular and protrudes from the front surface of the game board 11. Further, the right side guide member 24R is provided with a sub guide surface 24V that faces upward and is inclined at a smooth and gentle angle toward the center in the left-right direction of the game area R1. Specifically, the sub guide surface 24V is inclined so as to descend toward the center in the left-right direction of the game area R1 with an inclination angle of, for example, 5 degrees with respect to the horizontal plane. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the upper end of the sub guide surface 24V is adjacent to the guide rail 12 so that the game ball does not pass between the upper end portion of the right side guide member 24R and the guide rail 12. ing. Further, the sub guide surface 24V and the lower end portion of the side start winning opening 40A are spaced apart from each other by a distance corresponding to one game ball. In the present embodiment, the side start winning opening 40A and the right side guide member 24 are integrally formed, and the base portion for attaching the integrally formed member to the game board 11 and the display frame body 23 are arranged. The mounting base portion (that is, the mounting wall 23F) to the game board 11 is disposed in the vicinity of the position where it is likely to buffer. The front side of the side start winning opening 40A and the right side guide member 24R is covered with a transparent cover 24K (see FIG. 4).

  As shown in FIG. 2, a windmill 19 is provided at a lower position in the left side region of the display frame 23 in the game region R1. The windmill 19 is rotatably supported on a support shaft (not shown) that stands up from the game board 11, and freely rotates when the game ball collides. A left side guide member 24L is provided below the windmill 19. Similarly to the right side guide member 24R, the left side guide member 24L is made of resin, and includes a sub guide surface 24W that is gently inclined toward the center side of the game area R1. Also, below the left side guide member 24L, a special symbol 1 display unit 14F (corresponding to the “auxiliary display unit” of the present invention) composed of 7-segment LEDs and a plurality of (for example, 10) LEDs are provided. The special symbol 2 display section 40F (corresponding to the “auxiliary display section” of the present invention) is provided. And the normal symbol display part 18F comprised by multiple (for example, two) LED is provided in the lower right of these special symbol 1 display part 14F and the special symbol 2 display part 40F. In the present embodiment, the sub guide surface 24W of the left side guide member 24L and the sub guide surface 24V of the right side guide member 24R have a symmetrical shape.

  In the game area R1, a plurality of nails 11N are erected over the entire outer area of the display frame 23. The nail 11N is connected in several places to form a guide nail group that guides the flow direction of the game ball. As a typical guide nail group, main guide nail groups 11U and 11U for guiding a game ball to the central special prize opening 15 are provided on the left and right sides of the central special prize opening 15 in the lower region of the display frame 23. ing. The main guide nail groups 11U and 11U are arranged so as to be inclined downward from the left and right end portions toward the central prize winning opening 15 by 16 nails 11N on each of the left and right sides, for example. Then, the upper surface of the nail 11N constituting the main guide nail group 11U is set as the main guide surface 11V, and the game ball rolls on the main guide surface 11V and is guided to the central prize winning opening 15.

  Further, the side start winning opening 40A described above is disposed on an extension line L1 in the arrangement direction of the right main guide nail group 11U. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, when the game board 11 is viewed from the front, the extension line L1 of the main guide surface 11V in the right main guide nail group 11U crosses the opening of the side start winning opening 40A. Is arranged.

  Further, the sub guide surface 24V of the right side guide member 24R is gently inclined from the arrangement direction of the main guide nail group 11U toward the upper end portion of the right main guide nail group 11U. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, when the game board 11 is viewed from the front, the upper end portion of the main guide surface 11V of the right main guide nail group 11U and the lower end portion of the sub guide surface 24V are brought into contact with each other. The sub guide surface 24V is inclined at a gentle angle closer to the horizontal than the inclination at the upper end portion of the main guide surface 11V (for example, an inclination angle of 27 degrees with respect to the horizontal line) and inclined toward the upper end portion of the main guide surface 11V. Yes.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the sub guide surface 24W of the left side guide member 24L also has a main guide toward the upper end portion of the left main guide nail group 11U, similarly to the sub guide surface 24V of the right side guide member 24R. The nail group 11U is gently inclined from the arrangement direction.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a side guide nail group 11 </ b> S is provided diagonally to the upper right of the rotation area of the large side movable door 37 </ b> T. The side guide nail group 11S is composed of, for example, six nails 11N, and is arranged so as to guide the game balls to the opened side large movable door 37T.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the lower region of the display frame 23, the starting guide nail group for guiding the game ball to the central starting winning opening 14 is located at a position offset above the main guide nail groups 11 </ b> U and 11 </ b> U. 11X and 11X are provided on the left and right of the central start winning opening 14, respectively. The left starting guide nail group 11 </ b> X is arranged so as to be inclined from the lower position of the windmill 19 to the vicinity of the side of the central start winning opening 14. Then, the game ball guided to the windmill 19 rotated clockwise is received by the start guide nail group 11X and guided to the central start winning port 14. Further, the right start guide nail group 11X extends from the middle position between the central start winning opening 14 and the lower right corner of the display frame 23 to a position near the side of the central start winning opening 14, and the stage. The game ball communicated from 23S is guided to the central start winning opening 14. The starting guide nail groups 11X and 11X also serve to regulate the game balls bounced by the main guide nail groups 11U and 11U from entering the central start winning opening 14. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the game ball is allowed to flow down from the upper region of the game region R1 to the left region of the display frame 23 and guided from the left start guide nail group 11X to the central start winning port 14, Alternatively, the game ball is rolled from the left side area of the display frame 23 to the stage 23S via the warp rod 39, and directly enters the central start winning opening 14 from the stage 23S, or the start guide nail from the stage 23S. Aside from dropping the game ball into the group 11X and guiding it from the start guide nail group 11X to the central start winning port 14, it is impossible to enter the game ball into the central start winning port 14. That is, the central start winning opening 14 is arranged at a position where only game balls that have flowed down from the upper region of the game region R1 to the left region of the display frame 23 can enter. On the other hand, the start gate 18, the side start winning opening 40A, and the side large winning opening 37A are arranged at positions where only game balls that have flowed down from the upper area of the game area R1 to the right area of the display frame 23 can enter. Has been. With this configuration, when it is desired to enter a game ball into the central start winning opening 14, the firing strength is relatively small so that the game ball flows down from the upper area of the game area R1 to the left area of the display frame 23. When it is desired to make a game ball enter the start gate 18, the side start winning opening 40A, and the side large winning opening 37A, the right side of the display frame 23 from the upper area of the game area R1. In order for the game ball to flow down to the area, it is necessary to adjust the firing strength to be relatively large.

  In addition, the above-described central grand prize opening 15 is arranged at a position where a game ball flowing down the left area of the display frame 23 and a game ball flowing down the right area can enter. Since the left area is wider and it is easier for many game balls to flow down at a time, if you want to enter more game balls through the central prize opening 15, the left area of the display frame 23 will flow down. Thus, the firing intensity may be adjusted to be relatively small.

  In addition to the main guide nail group 11U and the side guide nail group 11S described above, for example, a guide nail group for guiding the flow direction of the game ball toward the side start prize winning port 40A is provided above the side start prize winning port 40A. It has been. A guide nail group for guiding the game ball toward the windmill 19 is also provided above the windmill 19.

  In the present embodiment, a movable accessory storage chamber (not shown) is provided in a portion sandwiched from the front and rear direction by the one side and upper side of the display frame 23, the liquid crystal display screen 34, and the outer edge. ing. As shown in the difference between FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the effect movable members 100A and 100B normally stored in each movable accessory storage room are placed inside the display frame 23 in accordance with the progress of the game. Appears and plays a game overlapping the image displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 34.

  The presence / absence of a winning game ball (including a winning ball and an inner passage) at each of the winning ports (14, 15, 37A, 40A), the start gate 18 and the like is determined as follows. Is detected by a detection switch provided in the middle. An example of a specific arrangement of detection switches for detecting these game balls is shown in FIG. The arrangement of the detection switches on the electric circuit is shown in FIG.

  In addition to the above-described detection switch for detecting a game ball, for example, a detection switch for detecting the open / closed state of the front frame 10Z and the like, and further, the open / closed state of the large side movable door 37T of the large side prize opening 37A is detected. A detection switch is also provided. These detection switches monitor fraud.

  FIG. 8 shows an electrical configuration related to the control of the pachinko gaming machine 10. In the figure, reference numeral 50 denotes a main control board 50 corresponding to the “main control circuit” of the present invention, and includes a one-chip microcomputer 51 formed by packaging a CPU 51A, a RAM 51B and a ROM 51C as a main part. Then, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, the CPU 51A of the main control board 50 takes out and runs a main control circuit main program PG1 (see FIG. 10) described later from the ROM 51C. Then, the CPU 51A of the main control board 50, via the input / output circuits 54, 54, detects the winning ball, the gate switch 18W, the central starting port sensor 14W, the side starting port sensor 40W and other sensors, switches, etc. The sub-control board 52 corresponding to the “subordinate control circuit” of the present invention, the payout control board 59, and the lamp control are performed. Control data is output to the board 55, the sound control board 56, the launch control device 60, and the like to control each part.

  Similar to the main control board 50, the sub-control board 52 includes a CPU 52A as a one-chip microcomputer 52 packaged with a RAM 52B and a ROM 52C. Then, the CPU 52A of the sub control board 52 also takes out and runs a sub control board main program PG2 (see FIG. 74) described later from the ROM 52C when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on. In addition to the control program such as the sub control board main program PG2, the ROM 52C has image control data and image data for displaying an image on the display device 13 (corresponding to the “display unit” of the present invention). Is remembered. Then, the ROM 52C extracts predetermined data from the ROM 52C based on the control data received from the main control board 50, and game images (special symbols 13A, 13B, 13C, effect symbols, background images, character images) in the work area of the RAM 52B. , Character images, etc.) are created and displayed on the display device 13. Further, the sub control board 52 outputs control data to the lamp control board 55 and the sound control board 56 according to the control data output from the main control board 50.

  The lamp control board 55 performs light emission pattern selection based on the control data received from the main control board 50 through the sub control board 52, and turns on the side lamps 22 and the like.

  The sound control board 56 sets sound data for BGM and production based on the control data received from the main control board 50 via the sub control board 52, and generates sound from the speakers 25S and 25S.

  The payout control board 59 is a signal from the one-chip microcomputer 51 based on the winning of the game ball to each winning opening 14, 15, 20, 21, 40A, 37A, or a prepaid provided on one side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Based on a signal from the card unit 150 (see FIG. 8, not shown in FIG. 1), the winning ball paying device 62 and the lending paying device 63 are driven to pay the game balls to the upper plate 27A.

  Now, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a “big hit” is awarded, the big hit game is executed, and for a predetermined period (for example, 15 rounds, with 30 seconds open or 8 winnings as one round). The central movable door 15T of the central prize winning opening 15 is opened. Then, with the central movable door 15T in the open state as a guide, a large number of game balls can enter the central prize opening 15, and more prize balls than usual are paid out to the upper plate 27A.

  And in this pachinko gaming machine 10, from the upper area of the game area R1, it is more advantageous to let the game ball flow down from the upper area of the game area R1 to the left area of the display frame 23. When the game ball flows down to the right side area of the display frame 23, the game is switched to the right side advantageous state in which the “big hit” is more likely to be attracted, so that the player can move the game ball to the right side area of the game area R1. You can enjoy it separately from the left area.

  In order to win a “hit” in an advantageous state on the left side, it is necessary to make a game ball enter the central start winning opening 14. Here, the central start winning opening 14 is arranged at a position where only the game balls that have flowed down from the upper area of the game area R1 to the left area of the display frame 23 can enter, so The probability of winning a “hit” due to the incoming ball (corresponding to the “hit probability” of the present invention) is higher than the probability of hitting the “hit” due to the game ball flowing down to the right area of the display frame 23. It can be said that the high state is the left side advantageous state.

  When a game ball enters the central start winning opening 14, whether or not to execute the “hit game” is determined for the entered ball. "" Is executed, and if it is off, "big hit game" is not executed. Here, the probability that the result of the success / failure determination becomes a win and the “big hit game” is executed is set to 1 / 397.18 (165/65536), for example.

  In addition, the result of the determination is displayed on the special symbol 1 display unit 14F and the liquid crystal display screen 34. Specifically, first, 7 segments of the special symbol 1 display portion 14F change, and if the result of the determination is “lost”, “-” is displayed in the 7th segment, and the result of the determination is “big hit” Symbols other than “-” are displayed. From the main control board 50, information on “big hit or lost” is sent to the sub-control board 52, and the sub-control board 52 is sent based on the information on “big hit or lost” sent from the main control board 50, The symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 34 is determined. On the liquid crystal display screen 34, usually three left, middle and right special symbols 13A, 13B and 13C are displayed side by side. Each of these special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C is composed of, for example, a plurality of types that express numbers “1” to “7”. Usually, each special symbol 13A, 13B, and 13C has a predetermined number. Kinds of things are stopped. Then, when a game ball enters the central start winning opening 14 and the winning / failing determination is made, these three special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C are scrolled up and down, and after a predetermined time, for example, left The special symbols 13A, 13B, 13C are stopped and displayed in the order of right, middle. At this time, if the information sent from the main control board 50 is “losing”, a symbol other than the specific symbol combination (for example, 613 loose eyes), and if it is “big hit”, the specific symbol combination (for example, 111 doublet) Is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 34.

  When the special symbol 1 display unit 14F and the special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C enter the central start winning opening 14 during the variable display or “big hit state” on the liquid crystal display screen 34, the winning ball is the maximum as a holding ball. Up to 4 can be stored. Then, when the special symbol 1 display unit 14F and the special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C are stopped or displayed, or the “big hit state” is finished, the number of reserved memories is reduced by one, and the special symbol 1 display unit 14F and the special symbol are again displayed. After 13A, 13B, and 13C are variably displayed, they are stopped and displayed, and the game determination result is displayed.

  In addition, when the winning / no-going determination for the entrance to the central start winning opening 14 is “winning”, a bonus “return to time”, which will be described in detail later, is given after execution of the big hit game (hereinafter referred to as “time saving privilege as appropriate”). Whether or not the time is short is determined. In this time absence / presence determination, the probability that a time bonus is added to the big hit game is, for example, 25/50 (about 50%) in the “normal state” which is not the time reduction state, and 41/50 (about 82%) in the “time reduction state”. ). In addition, the result of the short time presence / absence determination is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 34. Specifically, when the video of the battle between the enemy character and the ally character is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 34 during the jackpot digestion, and the result of the success / failure determination is “short-time state”, the ally character wins and the result of the success / failure determination is obtained. The enemy character wins if it doesn't go into "short state".

  In order to win a “hit” in the right advantageous state, it is necessary to win (pass inward) the game ball to the start gate 18 as a first condition for that purpose. Here, since the start gate 18 is disposed at a position where only the game balls that have flowed down from the upper area of the game area R1 to the right area of the display frame 23 can pass, In other words, the probability that the “hit” is won is higher than the probability that “hit” is won because the game ball that has flowed down the left region of the display frame 23 has entered the central start winning opening 14. It can be said that it is an advantageous state on the right side.

  When a game ball wins the start gate 18, a first open / close determination is made as to whether or not to change the side start winning port 40A from the normal ball entry restricted state to the ball entry permitted state. The probability that the side opening winning opening 40A is allowed to enter the ball is permitted to enter the 65602/65536 (99.58%) regardless of whether or not it is in the short-time state when the first release possibility determination result is a hit. Has been. If the result of the first openability determination is “hit”, the side sub movable door 40T is opened and the advance / retreat guide piece 40Z is advanced in a predetermined open mode, and the side start winning opening 40A is in a ball entry allowable state. Become.

  Here, when the result of the first open / close determination is “winning”, the opening mode of the side start winning opening 40A is set depending on whether it is “short-time state” or other “normal state”. Is different. Specifically, when the result of the first openability determination is “hit” in the short time state, the side sub movable door is 1.7 seconds (corresponding to the “special opening time” of the present invention). 40T is opened and the advance / retreat guide piece 40Z moves forward, and the operation of bringing the side start winning opening 40A into the ball-permitted state is intermittently performed three times (corresponding to the “special number” of the present invention). On the other hand, when the result of the first openability determination in the normal state is “winning”, the side sub movable door 40T is opened for 0.088 seconds (corresponding to the “normal opening time” of the present invention). Further, the advance / retreat guide piece 40Z moves forward to perform the operation of bringing the side start winning opening 40A into the ball entry-permitted state only once (corresponding to the “normal number” of the present invention). Therefore, even if the result of the first release possibility determination in the normal state is “winning”, the probability that the game ball enters the side start winning opening 40A becomes extremely small. That is, the “short-time state” corresponds to the “starting ball entering advantageous state” according to the present invention, and the “normal state” corresponds to the “starting ball entering disadvantageous state” according to the present invention.

  Note that a period required to perform the operation of placing the side start winning opening 40A in the permitted entry state for 1.7 seconds over three seconds corresponds to the “long start permitted entry period” of the present invention. A period required to perform the operation of bringing the side start winning opening 40A into the ball entry allowable state for 088 seconds corresponds to the “short start ball entry allowable period” of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the “long start ball allowable period” and the “short start ball allowable period” are collectively referred to as “start ball allowable period”.

  The result of the first open / close determination is displayed on the normal symbol display unit 18F. Specifically, when the game ball passes inside the start gate 18, the LED group of the normal symbol display portion 18F fluctuates (flashes) over a predetermined period (normally 4.0 seconds, 1.5 seconds during the time). When the result of the first open / close determination is “losing”, for example, the LED group of the normal symbol display unit 18F is turned off, and when the determination result is “winning”, for example, the LED group of the normal symbol display unit 18F Lights up.

  When a game ball passes through the start gate 18 during blinking or “hit” in the normal symbol display unit 18F, up to four winning balls are stored as reserved balls. When the “stop state” for the stop of blinking ends, the number of reserved storage is reduced by one, the normal symbol display portion 18F blinks again and then is stopped, and the first open / close determination is displayed.

  When a game ball wins the side start winning opening 40A that has entered the permitted entry state, the side big winning opening 37A is changed from the normal restricted entry state to the permitted entry state for that win, Alternatively, a second open / close determination is made to determine which of the “big hit” for executing the big hit game. As a result of the second open / close determination result, the probability of “small hit” is 1 / 1.0025 (65371/65536), and the probability of “big hit” is the entrance to the central start winning opening 14 It is set to 1 / 397.18 (165/65536), which is the same as the probability of being a big hit in determining whether or not to win.

  If the result of the second open / close determination result is “small hit”, the side domain winning door 37A of the side domain movable door 37T is set to a predetermined time (for example, either 1.6 seconds open or 5 wins is one round, 1 round). Here, in the short-time state, the normal symbol variation time is 1.5 seconds, and the opening time of the side start winning opening 40A is three times of 1.7 seconds. The side big prize opening 37A may open twice. Then, approximately one second after the side large winning opening 37A is opened, the regulating piece 38K located above the continuous winning opening 37Z in the see-through case 38 is retracted inside and opened for 0.388 seconds. A game ball won in the side big prize opening 37A ends in the first round when winning in the counting prize opening 37S, and becomes a “big hit” when entering the continuous prize opening 37Z.

  Here, as described above, in the “short time state”, it becomes easy for a game ball to enter the side start winning opening 40A. And the probability (corresponding to the “second condition satisfaction probability” of the present invention) due to entering the starting gate 18 and the side starting winning opening 40A is equivalent to the “second condition establishment probability” of the display frame 23 described above. This is higher than the probability of winning a “hit” because the game ball that has flowed down the left region has entered the central start winning opening 14. As a result, in the “short-time state”, the right advantageous state described above is obtained. On the other hand, in the “normal state” that is not the “short-time state”, the possibility that a game ball enters the side start winning opening 40A becomes extremely small. Therefore, the probability of winning a “hit” due to the entrance to the start gate 18 and the side start winning opening 40A (corresponding to the “first condition satisfaction probability” of the present invention) is the display frame body 23 described above. This is much lower than the probability of winning a “hit” because the game ball that has flowed down the left side of the ball has entered the central start winning opening 14. Thereby, in the normal state, the above-described left side advantageous state is obtained.

  When a game ball wins the side start winning opening 40A that has entered the ball-permitted state, whether or not to add a short-time privilege to the jackpot game executed due to the winning is also determined. Here, in the “normal state”, when the result of the second open / close determination is “big hit” and when “small hit” is passed through “small hit”, a short-time privilege is added to the big hit. The probability is set to 0%. On the other hand, in the “short-time state”, if the result of the second open / close judgment is “big hit” and if “small hit” is passed after “small hit”, then the big hit The probability that a short-time privilege will be granted is set to about 82%.

  That is, when the time is shortened, the time shortened state is increased by attracting a big hit resulting from winning to the start gate 18, the side start winning opening 40A, and the side big winning opening 37A arranged in the right region of the display frame 23. It can be continued with a probability (82%). Also, when the time is short, as described above, it is easy to win a big hit due to winning at the start gate 18, the side start winning opening 40A, and the side big winning opening 37A. It becomes high and it becomes possible to acquire an extremely large number of prize balls. That is, in the present embodiment, the above-mentioned time-saving privilege corresponds to the “continuity improvement privilege” according to the present invention.

  The determination result of the second openability determination is displayed on the special symbol 2 display unit 40F and the liquid crystal display screen 34. At this time, the 10 LEDs of the special symbol 2 display unit 40F change, and the big hit and the small hit are distinguished and displayed by the difference in the combination of the lit LED and the unlit LED. In detail, there are 50 combinations of the special symbol 2 display section 40F, which are, for example, 0 (0%) in the “normal state” and 41 (about 82%) in the “short-time state” after the big hit game. The design is a “short-time state”. In addition, there are 971 combinations of the small hit symbols of the special symbol 2 display section 40F. For example, 0 (0%) in the “normal state” and 796 (about 82%) in the “short-time state” The design is a “short-time state”.

  Here, since there are many kinds of symbol combinations displayed on the special symbol 2 display unit 40F at the time of small hit fluctuation, it is difficult to remember whether the symbols are combined and to determine whether the time is shortened from the symbol type. . Also, even if you try to launch a game ball only when displaying a combination of symbols with a short time after confirming the type of symbol after stopping, the side before the game ball launched at that timing reaches the side prize opening 37A. Since the opening time of the special winning opening 37A is set to end, it is not possible to aim at only a state where a stop is made and time is short.

  The main control board 50 sends “big hit or small hit” information to the sub control board 52, and the sub control board 52 receives the “big hit or small hit” information sent from the main control board 50. Based on this, the symbol to be displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 34 is determined. At this time, if the information sent from the main control board 50 is “small hit”, the symbols other than the specific symbol combination (for example, 135 chances), and if “big hit”, the specific symbol combination (for example, 111 doubles) Is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 34. The determination display method on the liquid crystal display screen 34 does not reach during the time reduction. In the “big hit”, the decorative colors and patterns for the special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C, the background images of the special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C on the liquid crystal display screen 34 are the “first big hit game”. A “second big hit game” different from the case of the determination result is performed, and the “small hit” is not particularly performed.

  Then, after being displayed on the special symbol 2 display unit 40F, the main control board 50 sends information on “whether to be in a time-saving state or a normal state” to the sub-control board 52. A symbol to be displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 34 is determined on the basis of the information “whether it is in the time-saving state or the normal state” sent from the substrate 50. Here, when the image of the battle between the enemy character and the ally character is displayed on the liquid crystal display screen 34 that is being used to hit the jackpot on the liquid crystal display screen 34, and the result of the determination is “short-time state”, the ally character wins, The enemy character wins if the result of the decision is not "short time".

  If the result of the determination is “big hit”, the central movable door 15T of the central big prize opening 15 is opened over a predetermined period (for example, 15 rounds, with 30 seconds being opened or 8 winnings being one round). In addition, in the “big hit” by winning the continuous prize opening 37Z, the central big prize opening 15 is opened 15 rounds, but the opening of the side big prize opening 37A by “small hit” before that is counted as one round. Therefore, the total is 16R.

  If the special symbol 2 display section 40F and the special symbols 13A, 13B, 13C enter the side start winning opening 40A during the variable display or “big hit state” on the liquid crystal display screen 34, the winning ball is not held. In addition, after the big hit from “left-handed”, there are many cases where the four starting balls are stored in the central starting winning opening 14, and when the holding balls of the central starting winning opening 14 are stored, special symbols are stored. Since priority is given to the change of the 1 display part 14F, the change by the special symbol 2 display part 40F is not performed.

  In the present embodiment, the time from the opening of the side prize winning opening 37A to the opening of the continuous winning opening 37Z is constant (about 1 second), but the aim is to hit the opening timing of the continuous winning opening 37Z. In order to prevent this, it may be random within the range of the opening time of the side special winning opening 37A.

  In the “short time state”, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol display unit 18F in the second type of lottery described below is shortened from, for example, 4 seconds in the normal state to 1.5 seconds, and the side start that enables the entry according to the lottery result. The number of seconds for opening the winning opening 40A increases, for example, from 0.088 seconds in the normal state to 1.7 seconds, and the number of times increases from 1 to 3 times. That is, since the advantageous state of “short time state” is maintained, it becomes easier to enter the side start winning opening 40A during the “short time state”, so that it becomes easier to obtain a winning ball than in the normal gaming state. , It will be in a state to suppress the decrease of the ball. And it can play a game until the next big hit, suppressing reducing a ball. From this, in the “normal state”, the player performs “left-handed” to launch a game ball on the left side of the game area R1, and in the “short-time state”, the player places a game ball on the right side of the game area R1. Switch to “Right-handed”.

  In the “normal state”, the probability of winning the side start winning opening 40A is low because the opening time of the side start winning opening 40A is short, the number of opening is small, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is long, etc. 50% chance of “short-time state” when “left-handed” is made in “normal state” and “big-hit”, but “right-hit” is made after “right-handed” in “normal state” Since there is no 100% “short-time state”, there is no merit of performing “right-handed” in “normal state”. In the present embodiment, during the “short-time state”, guidance is given to switch to “right-handed” by sound and display on the liquid crystal. Similarly, during the “normal state”, the user is guided to switch to “left-handed” by voice and display.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a function for dealing with fraud. In other words, the main control board 50 determines whether or not the ball entering the side start winning port 40A is a regular ball that has entered the side start winning port 40A during the start ball allowable period. When it is determined that the ball is a regular ball, the prize ball payout device 62 is provided via the payout control board 59 so that the prize ball payout device 62 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls every time the ball enters the side start winning opening 40A. And the above-mentioned “big hit” and “small hit” are determined.

  However, it is determined that the ball enters the side start winning port 40A during a period that is not within the start ball allowable period, that is, an illegal ball entry during the period in which the side start winning port 40A is in the ball entry restricted state. In some cases, even when a ball is detected, the prize ball payout device 62 is controlled so as to prohibit the prize ball from being paid out, and the above-described determination of “big hit” and “small hit” is also prohibited.

  Note that the game switch enters the side start winning opening 40A immediately before the side start winning opening 40A is switched from the allowed entry state to the restricted entry state, and the detection switch after the side start winning opening 40A is changed to the restricted entry state. The incoming ball detected by is determined as a regular incoming ball. Specifically, assuming that the time required for the game ball that has entered the side start winning opening 40A to reach the detection switch is the specific arrival time, the advancing / retreating guide piece 40Z is set to the side start winning prize after the start ball allowable period has elapsed. A game ball detected by the detection switch within a specific arrival time after the entrance 40A is set in the entrance restricted state is regarded as a regular game ball that has entered the side start winning entrance 40A during the start entrance allowable period, and the side start The regularity / non-regularity of the ball entering the winning opening 40A is discriminated.

  Further, when the main control board 50 detects entry into the side start winning opening 40A in the right game state, that is, in the short-time state, during a period not within the specific entry allowable period, the liquid crystal display screen 34 is displayed. In addition, the outer surface of the liquid crystal display screen 34 is controlled via the sub-control board 52 so as to prevent abnormal and unauthorized notifications. On the other hand, in the left game state, that is, in the normal state (non-short-time state), if the entrance to the side start winning opening 40A is detected during a period that is not during the specific entry allowable period, an abnormal or incorrect notification is made. The message is controlled to be displayed.

  In addition, the main control board 50 has an upper limit number of entrances that is about 1 to 3 more than the number of game balls that the side start winning opening 40A can enter in an entrance-permitted state, and more entrances than the upper limit number of entrances. The number of detected abnormalities is set. When the upper limit number of game balls enter the side start winning opening 40A within the long start entrance allowable period, the main control board 50 is in the long start entrance allowable period. The side variable winning opening is controlled to change to the entry restricted state. In addition, the main control board 50 controls the pachinko gaming machine 10 to automatically stop when the number of game balls detected in the ball starting abnormality enters the side start winning opening 40A within the long start ball entering allowable period. ing. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is restored from the automatic stop when the power is turned on again.

  In addition, as described above, when it is regarded as an illegal entry and awarding of a prize ball is prohibited, the main control board 50 notifies the inaccuracy to the game room management room where the pachinko gaming machine 10 is installed. Output a signal. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 10 performs control so that the unauthorized notification is automatically stopped after being continuously performed for a predetermined time.

  Descriptions other than the configuration relating to internal information processing (signal processing) in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment have been described above. Before describing the information processing, the operation, action, and effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described below.

  Immediately after the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, it is in a “normal state” that is not a “time-short state”. Since this state is also a left-side advantageous state as described above, the player can relatively reduce the firing strength of the game ball with the operation knob 28 and remove the game ball from the upper area of the game area R1 of the display frame 23. Flow down to the left area. Then, the game balls are guided to the wind turbine 19 and the sub guide surface 24W of the left side guide member 24L and flow down to the lower region, and another game ball is partially left side region of the display frame 23. Then, it passes through the warp rod 39, rolls on the stage 23S, and flows down to the lower region of the display frame 23. During this time, some of the game balls are awarded to the central start winning opening 14 and the general winning openings 20 and 21, and the winning balls are paid out to the upper plate 27A. Further, when winning at the central start winning opening 14, whether or not to execute the jackpot game is determined, and if the determination result is a hit, the jackpot game is executed and the central movable door 15T is opened, Most of the game balls flowing down the area below the display frame body 23 can win the central big prize opening 15.

  By the way, when the execution of the big hit game is completed, there is a case where the time is shortened. As described above, this state is also an advantageous state on the right side. Therefore, the player relatively increases the firing strength of the game ball with the operation knob 28, and displays the game ball from the upper area of the game area R1 to the display frame 23. Let it flow down to the right area. Specifically, the game balls that are strongly struck into the game area R1 pass through a narrow area between the upper right portion of the display frame 23 and the guide rail 12 one by one, and the side areas of the display frame 23 To the upper end of Then, the game balls flow down one by one through the side area of the display frame 23 through the gateway R2.

  Further, at the upper end portion of the right side region of the display frame 23, first, it is divided whether or not the game ball passes inside the start gate 18. Here, when the game ball passes inside the start gate 18, a lottery is performed as to whether or not the side start winning opening 40A can be won. If the lottery result is a win, a predetermined period (for example, a normal game) In the state, it is possible to win the side start winning opening 40A once for 0.088 seconds and three times for 1.7 seconds in the short-time gaming state. When a game ball wins the side start winning opening 40A, a lottery is performed to determine whether to win a big hit or a small hit. Then, 99% of the chance is a small hit, and the side domain movable door 37T of the side big prize opening 37A is opened. When a game ball enters the continuous winning port 37Z in the back of the side big winning port 37A, a big hit is made and the big hit game is executed. Then, by winning a big hit due to the game ball flowing down the right region of the display frame 23, the time-short state can be continued with a high probability (82%). As a result, when the time is short, the player operates the operation knob 28 so that many game balls flow down to the right side of the display frame 23. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the player operates the operation knob 28 to cause the game ball to flow down from the upper area of the game area R1 to the right side, or from the upper area to the left side. It is possible to enjoy by deciding whether to let it flow down.

  By the way, as described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment places the side large winning opening 37A in an open state over a predetermined opening period on condition that a ball enters the side start winning opening 40A. If the player enters the continuous winning opening 37Z at the back of the side big winning opening 37A during the open state, the big hit is determined. At this time, whether or not to add a short-time privilege (continuity improvement privilege) to the jackpot is determined in advance by a lottery performed in accordance with the entrance to the side start winning opening 40A before the jackpot is determined. .

  Here, if the player illegally receives an output signal from the main control board 50 to the sub-control board 52 and illegally obtains the lottery result performed in response to the ball entering the side start winning opening 40A, If the jackpot that can be confirmed thereafter can be known in advance as to whether or not there is a short-time privilege (continuity improvement privilege), it is possible to make a decisive decision. In other words, when it is known in advance that the next big hit is no short-time benefit (continuity improvement benefit), stop the launch of the game ball so that no big hit will occur and ensure only the big hit with the short-time privilege It becomes possible to match the game balls as if they were attracted. And it becomes possible to make many big hits illegally.

  However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the main control board 50 performs the lottery for giving the short-time privilege (continuity improvement privilege) according to the ball entering the side start winning opening 40A, and the short-time determination data (continuity) After the (related data) is generated and until the game ball enters the continuous winning opening 37Z, it is held without outputting the time-determined determination data, and after the big hit is determined by entering the continuous winning opening 37Z, Since the time reduction determination data is output to the sub-control board 52, even if the player can illegally receive the output signal from the main control board 50 to the sub-control board 52, the above-mentioned decisive action cannot be performed. Thus, according to the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, regardless of the lottery result of whether or not to add the short-time benefit to the big hit, the fraudulent act that reliably attracts only the big hit with the bonus for improving continuity. It becomes possible to prevent.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the player can be entertained by displaying the lottery result of the short-time privilege on the liquid crystal display screen 34 during the execution of the big hit game. In addition, since it is determined whether or not the short-time bonus is added during the game of jackpot, even if the lottery result of the short-time bonus is displayed, it is illegal to reliably receive only the jackpot with the short-time bonus added No action is taken.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the main control board 50 is provided with an auxiliary display unit that can be controlled without going through the sub-control board 52, and the main control board 50 determines whether or not the ball has entered the central start winning opening 14. Rules / laws that obligate the display of the success / failure result and the presence / absence of a short-time benefit because both information on whether the result is correct and whether or not a short-time privilege is added can be displayed on the special symbol 2 display section 40F. In a situation where the information on whether or not the result of the determination is correct and whether or not the short-time privilege is added, the information is displayed on the special control pattern without risking transmission from the main control board 50 to another control circuit. 2 can be displayed on the display unit 40F.

  The special symbol 2 display unit 40F is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the combination of the LED that is turned on and the LED that is turned off among the LEDs is changed to indicate whether the result of the determination is correct and whether or not a short-time privilege is added. Therefore, under the situation where the above-mentioned rules and laws are enforced, it is possible for the player to display whether or not the result of the determination is correct and whether or not the short-time privilege is added in a state where it is difficult to identify. In addition, since the display of the special symbol 2 display unit 40F is more difficult to discriminate whether or not the determination result is correct and whether or not the short-time privilege is added, than the display of the liquid crystal display screen 34, the special symbol 2 display unit 40F In compliance with the above-mentioned rules and laws, a display that accurately notifies whether or not the result of the determination is correct and whether or not a short-time privilege has been added is provided. On the liquid crystal display screen 34, a display for performance is provided at the expense of accuracy. It can be performed.

  Furthermore, according to the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, whether or not the side start winning opening 40A is to be permitted to enter is determined according to the winning to the start gate 18, and the determination is made. When the number of times reaches the upper limit number of times, it is changed to the starting entry disadvantageous state, so that it is possible to prevent the player from being given excessive profits.

  The main control board 50, the sub control board 52, etc. for realizing the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment described above execute the main control circuit main program PG1, the sub control board main program PG2, etc. , Processing information. Hereinafter, information processing in the main control board 50 and the sub control board 52 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 9 conceptually shows the storage area R0 of the RAM 51B provided in the main control board 50. For example, the storage area R0 is divided into a plurality of address spaces and assigned addresses (addresses). The first and second counter value storage areas R10 and R11 provided in a predetermined address space are data storage units for various random number counter values shown in Table 1 (A). Further, the normal symbol counter value storage area R12 provided in the address space has data for the normal symbol per-determination random number counter value (see Table 1 (B)) for making a determination using the above-described normal symbol display unit 18F. It is a storage unit. Further, this address space is used not only as a data storage unit of a random number counter but also as a data storage unit such as a flag. The RAM 51B is also provided with a counter value update value storage area and a work area for the CPU 51A. The flags are all defaulted to “OFF” or “0”, the counter values and the like are all defaulted to “0”, and the statuses described later are all defaulted to “1”. "It has become.

  In the present embodiment, “special symbol 1 big hit determination (label-TRND-A1)”, “special symbol 2 big hit / small hit determination (label-TRND-A2)” in Table 1 (A) above, The random number counter for “normal symbol determination (label-TRND-H)” uses hard random numbers. The hard random number is incremented by the internal system clock of 10.000 MH (every 1 / 10,000,000 second), cleared to 0 when the value reaches 65535, and incremented (the value of the random number is 0 to 65535). Becomes). When the random number makes one round, the random number sequence is automatically updated, and the count result, that is, the “counter value” is sequentially different from the counter value storage areas R10 to R12 in the storage area R0 of FIG. Are stored in the update value storage area. Here, since the time required for one cycle of the random number is as short as 0.0065536 seconds, it is difficult to induce a jackpot by targeting a specific timing from the outside.

  Other random number counters use soft random numbers. The soft random number is incremented by one every time a predetermined process (interrupt every 4 ms) is executed, and the counter value consisting of a plurality of consecutive integers in the “numeric range” in the table is counted. The count result, that is, the “counter value” is stored in an update value storage area different from the counter value storage areas R10 to R12 in the storage area R0 of FIG. When the count result of each random number counter reaches the maximum value of the “numerical value range” that differs depending on each random number counter, the minimum value of the “numerical value range” is counted next. As a result, the data stored in the update value storage area is updated, and the combination of the counter values of each random number counter shown in Table 1 (A) changes.

  When the game ball is won in the central start winning opening 14, the start gate 18 is set in the first counter value storage area R10. Is passed, the various counter value groups in the updated value storage area are stored (stored) in the normal symbol counter value storage area R12.

  Here, in the first counter value storage area R10, four sets of random value groups (updated value storage) corresponding to the upper limit number “4” of the number of reserved balls stored in the central start winning opening 14 described above. Various counter value groups in the area) are stored (stored). Also, in the normal symbol counter value storage area R12, four sets of random value groups (various counters in the update value storage area) corresponding to “four” of the upper limit number of the holding balls stored in the start gate 18 described above. Value group) is stored (stored).

  In the present embodiment, the random numbers for determining the variation pattern are two types of “special symbol variation pattern selection 1 (label-TRND-T1)” and “special symbol variation pattern selection 2 (label-TRND-T2)”. “Special symbol variation pattern selection 1 (label-TRND-T1)” takes a value between “0” and “238”, and “Special symbol variation pattern selection 2 (label-TRND-T2)”. Takes a value between “0” and “250”. At the time of fluctuation due to 14F special symbol 1, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the values of “Special symbol variation pattern selection 1 (label-TRND-T1)” and “Special symbol variation pattern selection 2 (label-TRND-T2)”. When the variation is caused by the special symbol 2, the variation pattern is determined based only on the value of “Special symbol variation pattern selection 2 (label-TRND-T2)”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the random number value of each random number counter is acquired due to the winning detection to the central start winning opening 14, for example, “special symbol 1 big hit determination (label-TRND-A1) due to winning detection. The acquisition causes may be made different depending on each random number counter, such as acquiring the jackpot type determination (label-TRND-AZ), and acquiring the other at the start of fluctuation.

  When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, the one-chip microcomputer 51 provided on the main control board 50 takes out the main control circuit main program PG1 shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM 51C and runs it. As shown in the figure, when the main control circuit main program PG1 is run, initialization is first performed (S1). In the initial setting (S1), for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU 51A setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, resetting of various flags and counter values, and the like are performed. . If the RAM clear switch is turned on or the power-off flag is turned on and it is determined that the contents of the RAM 51B are abnormal, the RAM 51B is initialized. The initial setting (S1) is executed only when the main control circuit main program PG1 is run for the first time after power-on, and is not executed thereafter.

  Subsequent to the initial setting (S1), interrupts are prohibited (S2), and a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S3) is executed. In the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S3), each counter value using the soft random number among the random number counters shown in Table 1 (A) is added and updated. When the set upper limit value of each counter is reached, it then returns to 0 and the addition is performed again. The updated counter value is stored one by one in the update value storage area (not shown) in the storage area R0 (see FIG. 9) of the RAM 51B of the main control board 50, and this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S3) ends.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S3) ends, the interrupt is permitted (S4), and the main control board interrupt process (S5) can be executed. The main control board interrupt process (S5) is repeatedly executed, for example, at a cycle of 4 msec when an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 51A. Then, during the remaining processing period from the end of the main control board interrupt process (S5) to the start of the next main control board interrupt process (S5), the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S3) The process of updating various counter values is repeatedly executed a plurality of times. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 51A in the interrupt disabled state, the main control board interrupt process (S5) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S4).

  The main control board interrupt process (S5) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the main control board interrupt process (S5), first, a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S10) is executed. This processing (S10) is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S3) performed in the loop processing of the main control circuit main program PG1. That is, the update of various counter values using the soft random numbers shown in Table 1 (A) is performed in accordance with the execution period of the main control board interrupt process (S5) and the remaining process period (main control board interrupt process (S5)). And the period between the next main control board interrupt process (S5) start period).

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the main control board interrupt process (S5), the input process (S11) is performed after the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S10). In this process (S11), various switches (gate switch 18W, central prize port switch 15W, side prize port detection switch 37B, continuous prize port switch 37C, counting prize port, which are mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 10. The detection signal detected by the switch 37D, the glass door open detection switch 10S, the inner frame open detection switch 10U, other sensors, switches, etc. (see FIGS. 7 and 8) is taken in and output to the output buffer of the RAM 51B as payout number information. Remember. Further, the detection signal of the lower plate full detection switch 32 generated when the lower plate 27B is full is also taken in as the lower plate full data and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 51B.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the main control board interrupt process (S5), a winning verification process (S12) is performed after the input process (S11). In this process (S12), as shown in FIGS. 12 to 22, when an abnormal winning at the side start winning opening 40A, the side large winning opening 37A, or the central winning opening 15 is detected, the notification or winning is invalidated. (See FIG. 84). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the input data detected in the input process is read, various calculations such as calculating the number of game balls that have entered the side start winning opening 40A are performed, and switch data is created (S120). . Subsequently, a winning error detection 1 process is performed (S121).

  The winning error detection 1 process (S121) is shown in FIG. 13, and when 14 or more winnings are detected between the triggers of the operation of the ordinary electric accessory (side start winning opening 40A), the excess of the ordinary electric accessory is detected. A display notifying the winning and a display notifying that the power is to be turned on again, and playing a game stop sound. The game will not resume until the power is turned on again. First, it is determined whether or not there is a winning in the side start winning opening 40A (ordinary electric accessory) (S310). If no winning is made (no in S310), this process (S121) is terminated. On the other hand, if the side start winning opening 40A has been won (Yes in S310), it is determined whether the number of passages through the right start opening is 14 (S311). If the number is 14 (no in S311), a game stop command is set (S312), and a game stop process is performed (S110).

  In the game stop process (S110), as shown in FIG. 14, first, a sub-control output process is executed (S100).

  In the sub control output process (S100), as shown in FIG. 15, the output port is set (S101), the upper command of the command output to the sub control board 52 is set (S102), and the data output process (described later) S103) is performed. The data output process (S103) is shown in FIG. 16, outputs a data signal to the output port (S119), and sets the sub control strobe to ON (S106). Then, it waits until the strobe is ON and the wait time is 0 (S107). When the strobe is ON and the wait time is 0 (no in S107), the sub control strobe is set to OFF (S108). Then, it waits until the strobe is OFF and the wait time is 0 (S109). When the strobe is OFF and the wait time is 0 (no in S109), this process (S103) is terminated. Then, in the sub control output process (S100) shown in FIG. 15, following the data output process (S103), a lower output command is set (S104), and the data output process (S105 (step 103 described above) is performed again. (See FIG. 16)), and this process (S100) is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in step 111 of the game stop process (S110), all the solenoids of the winning devices (such as the side big winning opening 37A, the continuous winning opening 37Z, and the side start winning opening 40A) are set to OFF. Next, turn off all the LEDs on the special symbol displays 14F and 40F (S112), and call an attendant with a red alarm (voice, (liquid crystal) background red. Comment display, alarm sound, frame lamp, etc.) are set to ON (S113). And a game stop flag is set to a game stop state (S114), and this process (S110) is complete | finished.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the winning verification process (S12), a winning error detection 2 process (S122) is performed following the winning error detection 1 process (S121). This process (S122) is shown in FIG. 17, and when a winning at the central prize winning opening 15 and the side big winning prize opening 37A is detected at the same time, a display notifying the simultaneous winning of the left and right big winning prize openings is performed. Sound a notification sound. First, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been won in the central grand prize opening 15 (S320). If the prize has been won in the central prize opening 15 (Yes in S320), it is subsequently determined whether or not a game ball is won in the side prize box 37A (S321). If a game ball has won a prize in the side big prize opening 37A (yes in S321), a left and right big prize mouth simultaneous prize error command (display of left and right big prize mouth simultaneous prize, warning sound, frame lamp, etc.) is set. (S322) Sub-control output processing (S323 (similar to step 100 described above; see FIG. 15)) is executed, and 1 is added to the counter value of the winning notification counter (S324). Here, when the winning notification counter is added, a signal is output to the error output terminal of the external terminal. The signal is one kind of error signal. If it is determined that there is no winning at the central grand prize opening 15 or the side big prize opening 37A (no in S320 or no in S321), this process (S122) is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the winning verification process (S12), the winning error detection 3 process (S123) is performed following the winning error detection 2 process (S122). This processing (S123) is shown in FIG. 18, and the continuous winning opening 37Z or the counting winning opening 37S detects the game ball even though the side big winning opening winning detection switch 37B does not detect the gaming ball. If this happens, an abnormality notification is performed. First, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have passed through the side special winning opening 37A is not zero (S330). If the number of game balls that have passed through the side big winning opening 37A is not 0 (yes in S330), whether the specific area switch (continuous winning opening detecting switch 37C) is ON, that is, whether there is a winning in the continuous winning opening 37Z ( S331), it is determined whether or not the discharge port switch (count prize winning port detection switch 37D) is ON (S332). If neither the specific area switch nor the discharge port switch is ON (no in S331 and no in S332), the process (S123) is terminated. On the other hand, if the specific area switch or the discharge port switch is ON (yes in S331 or yes in S332), an illegal winning command in the side big winning mouth (displaying a side special winning mouth 37A abnormal discharge, notification sound, frame lamp) is set. (S333), a sub-control output process (S334 (similar to step 100 described above, see FIG. 15)) is executed, and a winning notification counter is incremented by 1 (S335). If the number of game balls that have passed through the side special winning opening 37A is 0 (no in S330), this process (S123) is terminated. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the jackpot from being caused by illegally detecting a signal from the outside even though the continuous winning opening 37Z is not actually won.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the winning verification process (S12), the winning error detection 4 process (S124) is performed following the winning error detection 3 process (S123). This process (S124) is shown in FIG. 19, and when the game ball wins the side start winning opening 40A at a time other than the winning effective time of the side start winning opening 40A (1100 ms from the end of the normal electric accessory operation), the winning is won. Is invalidated, and in the normal state, the liquid crystal is also displayed to notify the normal electric accessory abnormal winning (not notified in the short time state). First, it is determined whether or not the normal electric accessory (side start winning opening 40A) is operating (solenoid ON) (S340). If the ordinary electric accessory (side start winning opening 40A) is not in operation (No in S340), it is determined whether or not the side starting winning opening 40A has been won (S341). If the side start winning opening 40A has been won (Yes in S341), the winning is set to be invalid (S342), whether the hourly flag is ON (S343), and whether the abnormal prize non-detection timer is not 0 (S344) is determined. To do. If the hourly flag is not ON and the abnormal prize non-detection timer is 0 (no in S343 and no in S344), an abnormal prize command (ordinary electric accessory abnormal prize error (character display of normal electric accessory abnormal prize winning, notification sound) , Frame lamp, etc.) are set (S345), and sub-control output processing (S346 (similar to step 100 described above, see FIG. 15)) is executed.

  The normal electric accessory (side start winning opening 40A) is in operation (yes in S340), or has not won the side starting winning opening 40A (no in S341), or the time flag is ON (yes in S343). ), Or if the abnormal prize non-detection timer is not 0 (Yes in S344), the process (S124) is terminated. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress the side start winning opening 40A from being illegally opened to obtain a game ball. The abnormal prize non-detection timer is a timer set at the time of the normal electric accessory closing process, and the abnormal prize non-detection timer is subtracted by 4 ms for each interrupt. It is not detected as an abnormality detection during the timer period. This timer makes it possible to prevent a malfunction that is detected as an illegal prize even if a prize is detected by the sensor after closing by ball brush.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the winning verification process (S12), the winning error detection 5 process (S125) is performed following the winning error detection 4 process (S124). This process (S125) is shown in FIG. 20, and when the passage of a game ball to the continuous winning port 37Z is detected during a period other than the permitted passage period of the continuous winning port 37Z, the passing of the game ball is invalidated. The abnormal passage through the specific area is displayed on the liquid crystal. First, it is determined whether the specific area valid flag is ON (S350) and whether the specific area switch (continuous winning opening detection switch 37C) is ON (S351). If the specific area valid flag is not ON and the specific area switch is not ON (no in S350 and no in S351), a specific area illegal winning command (specific area abnormal passing display, alarm sound, frame lamp, etc.) is issued. Then, the sub-control output process is executed (S353 (similar to step 100 described above, see FIG. 15)), and the winning notification counter is incremented by 1 (S354). If the specific area valid flag is ON (yes in S350) or the specific area switch is ON (yes in S351), this process (S125) is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the winning verification process (S12), a winning error detection 6 process (S126) is performed following the winning error detection 5 process (S125). This process (S126) is shown in FIG. 21, and when the winning of the side big winning opening 37A is detected when the side big winning opening 37A is not open, the winning is invalidated and the liquid crystal is side A display is made to indicate an abnormal winning at the winning opening. First, it is determined whether or not the side extra prize winning notification timer is 0 (S360). If the side special winning opening prize notification timer is not 0 (no in S360), the side special winning opening prize notification timer is subtracted by 1 interrupt (S361), and if the side special winning prize prize notification timer is 0 (S360). The next step 362 is executed without subtraction. In step 362, it is determined whether or not the side special winning opening 37A is being opened / closed (special operation status is 8 to 12) (S362). If the side special winning opening 37A is not being opened or closed (no in S362), it is then determined whether or not the side special winning prize switch (side special winning prize winning detection switch 37B) is ON (S363).

  If the side big prize opening switch is ON (yes in S363), the winning to the side big prize opening 37A is invalidated (S364), and it is determined whether or not the side big prize opening 37A notification timer is 0 (S365). If the side special winning opening 37A notification timer is 0 (Yes in S365), the side special winning opening illegal prize error command (side special winning opening 37A abnormal winning character, alarm sound, frame lamp, etc.) is set (S366). Then, the sub-control output process is executed (S367 (similar to step 100 described above, see FIG. 15)), and the winning notification counter is incremented by 1 (S368). When the side special winning opening 37A is being opened / closed (yes in S362), the side special winning opening switch is not ON (no in S363), or the side special winning opening 37A notification timer is not 0 (no in S365), This process (S126) is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the winning verification process (S12), the winning error detection 7 process (S127) is performed following the winning error detection 6 process (S126). This process (S127) is shown in FIG. 22, and when the winning of the central winning opening 15 is detected when the opening of the central winning opening 15 is not triggered, the winning is invalidated and the liquid crystal is displayed on the liquid crystal. A display is made to indicate an abnormal winning at the winning opening. First, it is determined whether or not the central prize winning opening 15 is being opened / closed (special operation status 3 to 6) (S370) and whether or not the central prize winning switch 15W is ON (S371). If the central prize winning port 15 is not being opened and closed and the central prize winning switch 15W is ON (no in S370 and yes in S371), the winning to the central prize winning port 15 is set to invalid (S372), An unsuccessful prize winning error command at the central grand prize opening (display of the central big prize opening 15 abnormal prize, warning sound, frame lamp, etc.) is set (S373), and sub-control output processing is executed (S374 (same as step 100 described above)). 15)), and 1 is added to the winning notification counter (S375). If the central prize winning opening 15 is being opened or closed (yes in S370), or if the central prize winning opening switch 15W is not ON (no in S371), this process (S127) is terminated and a prize verification process (S12) is performed. finish.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the main control board interrupt process (S5), a notification abnormality process (S13) is performed after the winning verification process (S12). This process (S13) is shown in FIGS. 23 to 29, and detects and notifies fraud due to magnetism and vibration, opening of the glass window 10W and the front frame 10Z, and unauthorized opening of the side special winning opening 40A (FIG. 23). 84). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 23, first, alarm abnormality switch data is created based on the data stored in the input process (S130). And after performing the process of steps 131-S136 shown below in order, a notification flag is set based on the notification command set by each processing (S137), and whether door open detection is ON (glass door, inner frame) Judgment is made (S138). If the door open detection is not ON (no in S138), nothing is processed, and if the door open detection is ON (yes in S138), the door open detection is set to ON (S139) and the door open result is set ( In S140, this process (S13) is terminated.

  The magnetism detection process in step 131 in the notification abnormality process (S13) is shown in FIG. 24, and any of the six magnetic sensors attached to the game area on the right side of the board detects magnetism continuously for 8 ms. In this case, the liquid crystal is notified that magnetism has been detected and the power is turned on again, a game stop notification sound is sounded, and the game is not resumed until the power is turned on again. First, it is determined whether the magnetic detection sensor is ON (S240). If the magnetic detection sensor is not ON (no in S240), the timer of the magnetic detection sensor is reset (S241), and this process (S131) is terminated. On the other hand, if the magnetic detection sensor is ON (Yes in S240), the magnetic detection timer is decremented by 1 (1 interrupt) (S242), and it is determined whether the magnetic detection timer is 0 (S243).

  If the magnetism detection timer is not 0 (no in S243), no processing is performed and this process (S131) is terminated. If the magnetism detection timer is 0 (yes in S243), the magnetism detection command (in red background) Indication of magnetism detection abnormality, display of power-on again, game stop abnormality notification sound, frame lamp, etc. is set (S244), and game stop processing (S245 (same as step 110 described above, see FIG. 14). )) Is executed, and this process (S131) is terminated. Note that the magnetism detection timer is set to 8 ms, and is configured to prevent inconvenience of detecting instantaneous magnetic noise and the like and to detect fraud with a magnet. As a result, when the type of symbol is confirmed using a magnet and an attempt is made to aim at the side big prize opening 37A, the magnet sensor reacts and the game is immediately stopped. It is possible to suppress fraud using a magnet that only hits the target.

  The glass door opening detection process of step 132 in the notification abnormality process (S13) is shown in FIG. 25, and the opening of the glass door attached to the lower left position of the game board surface and two places between the inner frame and the glass door. When one of the detection switches detects the opening of the door for 500 ms continuously, a display and an audio notification are given to the liquid crystal to indicate the opening of the door, and both switches detect the door closing 30 When the second elapses, the notification ends. First, it is determined whether or not the glass door opening detection switch setting is ON (set by the door opening result setting) (S246). If the glass door opening detection switch setting is not ON (no in S246), the process proceeds to step 255 described later. If the glass door opening detection switch setting is ON (yes in S246), the glass door opening timer is decremented by 1. (S247), it is determined whether the glass door opening timer is not 0 (S248). If the glass door opening timer is not 0 (Yes in S248), this process (S132) is terminated. If the glass door opening timer is 0 (No in S248), a glass door closing command is set (S249). ), It is determined whether or not the glass door opening detection switch 10S is ON (S250).

  If the glass door open detection switch 10S is ON (yes in S250), glass door open setting is executed (S252), a glass door open command is set (S253), and the process proceeds to step 254. On the other hand, if the glass door open detection switch 10S is not ON (no in S250), the glass door is closed (S251) and the sub control output process is executed (S254 (similar to step 100 described above, see FIG. 15). .)). Subsequently, the glass door opening timer is selected as 125 (S255), and it is determined whether or not the glass door opening detection switch 10S is ON (S256). If the glass door opening detection switch 10S is ON (YES in S256), the process proceeds to step 258. If the glass door opening detection switch 10S is not ON (NO in S256), the glass door opening timer is set to 250 (interrupt). (S257). Then, a glass door opening timer is set (S258), and this process (S132) is terminated. It should be noted that if there is no release after two interruptions, the release timer is lengthened, and if there is an open, it is set to be short so that the response to fraud is quick. In addition, when it is open, it is possible to send a glass door opening command to the sub-control board 52 side every 125 ms to continue the notification. Thereby, the glass door opening abnormality can be detected and notified by voice, lamp, liquid crystal display, or the like.

  The inner frame opening detection process in step 133 in the notification abnormality process (S13) is shown in FIG. 26. First, whether the inner frame opening detection switch setting is ON (whether it is set by the door opening result setting) or not. Judgment is made (S260). If the inner frame opening detection switch setting is not ON (No in S260), the process proceeds to Step 269 described later. If the glass door opening detection switch setting is ON (Yes in S260), the inner frame opening timer is decremented by 1. (S261), it is determined whether the inner frame release timer is not 0 (S262). If the inner frame release timer is not 0 (Yes in S262), this process (S133) is terminated. If the inner frame release timer is 0 (No in S262), an inner frame closing command is set (S263). ), It is determined whether the inner frame opening detection switch 10U is ON (S264).

  If the inner frame release detection switch 10U is ON (yes in S264), an inner frame release setting is executed (S266), an inner frame release command is set (S267), and the process proceeds to step 268. On the other hand, if the inner frame open detection switch 10U is not ON (no in S264), the inner frame is closed (S265), and the sub-control output process is executed (S268 (similar to step 100 described above, see FIG. 15). .)). Subsequently, the inner frame release timer is selected to 125 (interrupt) (S269), and it is determined whether or not the inner frame release detection switch 10U is ON (S270). If the inner frame release detection switch 10U is ON (yes at S270), the process proceeds to step 272. If the inner frame release detection switch 10U is not ON (no at S270), the inner frame release timer is set to 250 (interrupt). (S271). Then, an inner frame release timer is set (S272), and this process (S133) is terminated. It should be noted that if there is no release after two interruptions, the release timer is lengthened, and if the release is correct, the release timer is set short so that the response to fraud is quick. Further, when it is open, it is possible to send an inner frame open command to the sub-control board 52 side every 125 MS to continue the notification. Thereby, the inner frame opening abnormality can be detected and notified by voice, lamp, liquid crystal display, or the like.

  The side big prize opening detection processing of step 134 in the notification abnormality processing (S13) is shown in FIG. 27. When the normal electric accessory opening detection switch detects the opening for 300 ms continuously, the liquid crystal display screen 34 is displayed. Is displayed to inform the normal opening of the electric accessory, and an abnormal sound is sounded. Specifically, first, it is determined whether or not the side special winning opening 37A is open (S274). If the side special prize opening 37A is not in the open state (No in S274), the side special prize opening timer is selected as 75 (S275), and the process proceeds to step 283 described later, with the side special prize opening 37A being opened. If there is (Yes in S274), it is determined whether the side special winning opening 37A is being opened (whether the side special winning opening sensor is ON) (S276).

  If the side special prize opening 37A is open (yes in S276), the process proceeds to step 283 described later. If the side special prize opening 37A is not open (no in S262), the side special prize opening timer is decremented by 1 ( S277), it is determined whether or not the side extra prize opening timer is 0 (S278). If the side special prize opening timer is not 0 (no in S278), the process proceeds to step 283 described later. If the side special prize opening timer is 0 (yes in S278), the abnormal condition notification information counter is incremented by 1 (S279). ), A side special prize opening / closing error command (display of side special prize opening 37A opening abnormality, notification sound, frame lamp, etc.) is set (S280), and sub-control output processing is executed (S281 (same as step 100 described above)). (See FIG. 15)). Then, the side extra prize opening timer is selected as 100 (S282), and the process proceeds to Step 283. In step 283, a side special prize opening timer is set, and this process (S134) is ended. Thereby, the abnormal opening of the side special winning opening 37A can be detected and notified by voice, lamp, liquid crystal display, or the like.

  The impact detection process of step 135 in the notification abnormality process (S13) is shown in FIG. 28, and when the vibration detection switch detects vibration for 8 ms continuously, a display notifying that the vibration is detected is performed on the liquid crystal. . If it is not within the effective time of the side special winning opening 37A, no abnormality notification sound is output. First, it is determined whether or not the impact sensor is ON (S209). If the impact sensor is not ON (No in S209), 2 is selected for the impact timer (S284), and the process proceeds to Step 295 described later. On the other hand, if the impact sensor is ON (yes in S209), the impact timer is decremented by 1 (S285), and it is determined whether the impact timer is 0 (S286). If the impact timer is not 0 (no in S286), the process proceeds to step 295 described later.

  If the impact timer is 0 (Yes in S286), the impact notification command 1 (display of vibration detection abnormality 1, abnormality notification sound, frame lamp, etc. (returned in 30 seconds)) is set (S287), and 250 is set in the impact timer. Is selected (S288), and it is determined whether or not the small hitting operation is being performed (S289). If the small hitting operation is not in progress (no in S289), the process proceeds to step 294. If the small hitting operation is in progress (yes in S289), the abnormal state notification information counter is incremented by 1 (S291), and the impact notification command 2 ( Only display of vibration detection abnormality 2 (recovery in 10 seconds)) is set (S292), 10 is selected as the impact timer (S293), and sub-control output processing (S294 (similar to step 100 described above, see FIG. 15). )). Then, an impact timer is set (S295), and this process (S135) is terminated. As a result, when vibration is detected within the effective time of the side special winning opening 37A, an abnormal alarm sound is also sounded at the same time, causing the stand to vibrate and illegally winning the game ball in the side special winning opening 37A. Can be suppressed.

  The lower plate full detection process of step 136 in the notification abnormality process (S13) is shown in FIG. 29. First, it is determined whether or not the lower plate full detection switch 32 is ON (S296). If the lower plate full detection switch 32 is not turned on (no in S296), the process proceeds to step 305. If the lower plate full detection switch 32 is turned on (yes in S296), the lower plate full timer is decremented by 1. Then, it is determined whether or not the lower plate full timer is not 0 (S298). If the lower plate full timer is not 0 (Yes in S298), the process (S136) is terminated. If the lower plate full timer is 0 (no in S298), the lower plate full command (notification sound, frame lamp) is set (S299) and the lower plate full detection is detected (the lower plate full detection switch 32 is It is determined whether it is ON (S300).

  If the lower plate full is not detected (no in S300), the lower plate non-full setting is performed (S301), and the process proceeds to step 304. On the other hand, if the lower pan full is detected (Yes in S300), the lower pan full setting is performed (S302), the lower pan full command is set (S304), and the sub control output process (S304 (same as step 100 described above)). (See FIG. 15.))). Subsequently, the lower plate full timer is selected as 150 (S305), and it is determined whether the lower plate full is detected (S306). If lower plate full detection is performed (Yes in S306), the process proceeds to Step 308. If lower plate full detection is not performed (No in S306), the lower plate full timer is selected as 150 (S307). Then, a lower plate full timer is set (S308), and this process (S136) is terminated.

  The above is the process of steps 131 to S136 in the notification abnormality process (S13) shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the main control board interruption process (S5), the prize ball control process (S14) is performed after the notification abnormality process (S13). In this process (S14), a payout command is set based on the data input to the winning switch.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the main control board interruption process (S5), the start switch detection process (S15) is performed after the prize ball control process (S14). This process (S15) is shown in FIG. 30. When there is a winning at the start opening (start gate 18, central start winning opening 14, side start winning opening 40A) in the input process (S11), the start gate 18 and the central starting winning opening 14 are subjected to a holding ball process to obtain a random value for winning at the starting opening, and corresponding first and second counters in the storage area R0 (see FIG. 9). Store in the value storage areas R10 and R11.

  Specifically, it is determined whether there is a normal symbol winning (whether the game ball has passed through the start gate 18) (S150). Here, if there is a winning regular symbol winning (yes in S150), it is determined whether the number of reserved balls (ordinary symbol reserved balls) is 4 or more as a gate switch passing process (S151). If the number of reserved balls is not 4 or more (no in S151), 1 is added to the number of normal symbols held (S206), and the sub-control output process (S152 (similar to step 100 described above, see FIG. 15)) is executed. Then, the normal symbol random value is acquired (S153). Specifically, the update random number of the random symbol counter value for normal symbol determination (label-TRND-H) stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the storage area R0 (see FIG. 9) is acquired, The acquired random number is saved (stored) in an address space corresponding to the number of reserved symbols of normal symbols. Corresponding to the number of normal symbol holding balls, which is the upper limit number of normal symbol holding balls related to the start gate 18, a maximum of four normal symbol per-determination random number counter values are stored in the normal symbol counter value storage area R12. Store. Further, as described above, even if there is no current normal symbol reserved ball number (even if it is “0”), the obtained random number value is temporarily stored once in the address space of the normal symbol counter value storage area R12. Will be.

  If there is no normal symbol winning (no in S150), and if there is a normal symbol winning but the number of reserved balls is four or more (yes in S150 and yes in S151), the process proceeds to step 154. In step 154, it is determined whether or not there is a special figure 1 prize (whether or not a prize is given to the central start prize opening 14). Here, when there is a special figure 1 winning (yes in S154), a winning ball is set as a start-port switch passing process (S155), and it is determined whether the number of reserved balls (special symbol 1 number of reserved balls) is 4 or more. (S156). If the number of reserved balls is not 4 or more (no in S156), 1 is added to the number of special symbols 1 held balls (S207), and the sub-control output process (S157 (same as step 100 described above, see FIG. 15)). This is executed, and special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing is performed (S158). If there is no special figure 1 prize (no in S154), if there is a special figure 1 prize but the number of reserved balls is four or more (yes in S154 and yes in S156), the process proceeds to step 159.

  In step 159, it is determined whether or not there is a special figure 2 winning (corresponding to “starting pitch information” of the present invention) (whether or not winning is made to the side start winning opening 40 </ b> A). Here, when there is a special figure 2 winning (yes in S159), a winning ball is set as the start port switch passing process (S160), and it is determined whether the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are changing (depending on the status) (S161). ). If the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are not changing (no in S161), the sub-control output process (S162 (similar to step 100 described above; see FIG. 15)) is executed, and the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process is executed. Is performed (S163). If there is no special figure 2 prize (no in S159), if there is a special figure 2 prize but special figures 1 and 2 are changing (yes in S159 and yes in S161), this process (S15) is terminated. To do.

  In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process and the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process, the special symbol 2 and special symbol 1 relation stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the storage area R0 (see FIG. 9). The updated random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is saved (stored) in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved balls for special symbols. The random number value acquired here is a special symbol 1 big hit determination random number counter value (label-TRND-A1), a special symbol 2 big hit / small hit determination random number counter value (label-TRND-A2), and a big hit type determination. Random number counter value (label-TRND-AZ1), small hit type determining random number counter value (label-TRND-AZ2), reach presence / absence determining random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), 1 random number for selecting special symbol variation pattern It is a counter (label-TRND-T1), a special random number variation pattern selection random number counter (label-TRND-T2). Here, the acquired random number is saved in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved balls for special symbols, for example, when the number of reserved balls for special symbols is 1, it corresponds to the number of reserved balls for special symbols 1 The acquired random number value is saved in the RAM address to be stored. When the number of reserved balls for special symbol is 2, it means that the acquired random number value is saved in the address space corresponding to the number of reserved balls for special symbol 2.

  As a result, each time a game ball passes through the start gate 18, the random counter value for determining the normal symbol per update area is taken into the normal symbol counter value storage area R12 (see FIG. 9), and the game ball is stored in the central start winning opening 14. Each time a ball enters, the updated random number value related to the special symbol 1 is taken into the special symbol 1 counter value storage area R10 (see FIG. 9), and every time a game ball enters the side start winning opening 40A, the special symbol 2 The related updated random number value is taken into the special symbol 2 counter value storage area R11 (see FIG. 9).

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the main control board interrupt process (S5), the operation timer subtraction process (S16) is performed after the start switch detection process (S15). In this process (S16), a process for subtracting one interrupt from the set value of each operation timer is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the main control board interrupt process (S5), the normal operation process (S17) is performed after the operation timer subtraction process (S16). This process (S17) is shown in FIG. 31 to FIG. 41, and the display state of the normal symbol display unit 18F is divided into five states, and these states are classified into “normal operation status 0, 1, 2, 3,”. 4 ". If the “normal operation status” is “0” (Yes in S170), the normal symbol standby process (S171) is performed. If the “normal operation status” is “1” (No in S170, S172). Normal symbol changing process (S173), and when the "normal operation status" is "2" (both no in S170 and S172, yes in S174), the normal symbol confirmation process (S175) is performed. When the “normal operation status” is “3” (no in S170, S172, S174, yes in S176), the normal electric accessory processing (S177) is performed, and the “normal operation status” is “4”. If this is the case (S170, S172, S174, S176: no), the ordinary electric accessory termination process (S178) is performed.

  When the normal symbol standby process (S171) is executed in the normal operation process (S17) shown in FIG. 31, it is determined whether or not the number of held balls of the normal symbol is “0” as shown in FIG. 32 (S800). ), If “0” (yes in S800), the process immediately exits from this process (S171), and if not “0” (no in S800), the normal symbol per unit determination process (S801) is performed. The normal symbol per unit determination process (S801) is shown in FIG. 33. The normal symbol per unit determination random number counter value (label-TRND-H) stored in the normal symbol counter value storage area R12 is extracted, The address of the judgment value table is set (S822). Accordingly, as shown in Table 2 below, for example, “0” to “65261” are set as the hit setting values, and “65262” to “65535” are set as the loss setting values (the determination value is usually Same for short and short hours).

  Subsequently, a random number comparison process (S823) is executed. The random number comparison process (S823) is shown in FIG. 34. Here, whether the random number counter value for normal symbol determination (label-TRND-H) is less than or equal to the upper limit random number (65261) (S927) It is determined whether it is greater than or equal to the lower limit of random number (0) (S928), and if it is greater than or equal to the upper limit of random number per random (no in S927), or less than or equal to the lower limit of random number of random hit (no in S928), nothing is processed. If the value is less than the value and greater than or equal to the lower limit of the random number for the hit (yes in S927 and yes in S928), the normal hit flag is turned on (S929), and this process (S823) is terminated. In the normal symbol per unit determination processing (S801) shown in FIG. 33, after the random number comparison processing (S823), a normal symbol per unit flag is set (S824), and the determined normal symbol per normal symbol buffer is cleared to 0 (S825). ). As described above, in the normal operation process (S17), the CPU 51A of the main control board 50 functions as the “preliminary success / failure determination means” of the present invention by the normal symbol hit determination process (S801) of the normal symbol standby process (S171). .

  As shown in FIG. 32, the normal symbol selection process (S802) is performed after the normal symbol hit determination process (S801). This process (S802) is shown in FIG. 35, and a normal symbol is selected based on the determination result. First, a normal symbol loss symbol is set (S826), and it is determined whether the normal symbol per flag is ON (S827). If the normal symbol per flag is not ON (No in S827), the process proceeds to Step 829. If the normal symbol per flag is ON (Yes in S827), the symbol per normal symbol is set (S828). In step 829, a normal symbol stop symbol is set (S829), and this process (S802) is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the normal symbol random number shift process (S803) is performed after the normal symbol selection process (S802). This process (S803) is shown in FIG. 36. The number of normal symbol holding balls is decremented by 1 (S830), and the address of the normal symbol counter value storage area R12 in which the random counter value for determination per normal symbol is stored. Is shifted to the upper side (S831), and the data (ordinary symbol counter value) in which the most significant address of the normal symbol counter value storage area R12 is stored is made empty "0" (S832), and this process (S803) )

  Thereby, one normal symbol determination right corresponding to the random counter value for determination per normal symbol stored in the normal symbol counter value storage area R12 is digested, and one or more normal symbol determination rights are also obtained. In the case where the random number counter value for normal symbol per minute is stored in the normal symbol counter value storage area R12, the storage position of the random number counter value for determination per normal symbol is shifted one by one. . In this way, the normal symbol determination right is digested in the oldest order (the order in which it occurred first).

  As shown in FIG. 32, the normal symbol variation start setting process (S804) is performed after the normal symbol random number shift process (S803). This process (S804) is shown in FIG. 37. As a result of the determination, the normal symbol display unit 18F is stopped and displayed according to the selected normal symbol variation pattern. At this time, the normal operation status is set to “1”. Specifically, first, a normal fluctuation start table is set (S833). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S834). If the time reduction flag is ON (yes in S834), the time reduction variation start table is set (S835). Then, the normal symbol variation start setting (ordinary symbol variation start with the selected variation start table pattern, normal operation status set to 1) is performed (S836).

  When the normal symbol variation process (S173) is executed in the normal operation process (S17) shown in FIG. 31, it is determined whether or not the variation time has elapsed in the normal symbol display unit 18F as shown in FIG. 38 (S805). ) If the variation time has not elapsed (yes in S805), the process immediately ends (S173), and if the variation time has elapsed (no in S805), the normal symbol variation end setting (ordinary symbol variation stop command) The normal operation status is set to “2”) (S806), and the process exits (S173).

  When the normal symbol determination process (S175) is executed in the normal operation process (S17) shown in FIG. 31, whether the normal symbol is determined (whether the normal hit flag is “ON”) as shown in FIG. It is determined (S807). If the normal hit flag is not “ON” (no in S807), the normal symbol pre-setting (normal operation status is set to “0”) is set (S208), and this process (S175) is performed. Exit. If the normal hit flag is “ON” (Yes in S807), the normal symbol lost setting is set (normal operation status is set to “0”) (S808), and the normal symbol per flag is set. Is determined to be “ON” (S809). If the normal symbol per flag is “ON” (Yes in S809), the normal symbol per normal symbol setting is set after normal determination (normal operation status is “3”, normal normal release operation once, release time 0.088S Is set (S810), and it is determined whether or not the normal symbol time reduction flag is “ON” (S811). If the normal symbol time / short flag is “ON” (Yes in S811), the normal symbol per hour short time setting is set (normal operation status is “3”, time-short / open operation 3 times, release time 1.7S). Is set) (S812), and this process (S175) is terminated. On the other hand, if the normal symbol hit flag is not “ON” (no in S809), or if the normal symbol hour / short flag is not “ON” (no in S811), this process (S175) is terminated.

  When the normal electric accessory (electric support) operation process (S177) is executed in the normal operation process (S17) shown in FIG. 31, as shown in FIG. 40, the side start winning prize switch (side start port sensor 40W) is turned on. It is determined whether or not (S813). If the side start winning opening switch is ON (Yes in S813), the side start winning opening adds 1 to the winning counter (S814), and it is determined whether the side starting winning opening winning counter is 9 or more (S815). . When the side start winning opening prize counter is less than 9 (no in S815) or the side start winning opening switch is not ON (no in S813), the normal electric accessory operation ends (the normal electric accessory operation timer is 0). ) Is determined (S816). If the operation of the ordinary electric accessory has ended (YES in S816), it is determined whether the ordinary electric accessory operation counter is 0 (S817). If the ordinary electric accessory operation counter is not 0 (no in S817), the ordinary electric accessory operation counter is set (S818), and the process proceeds to Step 819. On the other hand, when the side start winning award winning counter is 9 or more (yes in S815), or the normal electric accessory operation counter is 0 (yes in S817), or the normal electric accessory operation is not completed (no in S816). In addition, the process proceeds to Step 819. In step 819, the normal electric accessory operation is set from the normal electric accessory operation counter (“4” is set in the normal operation status), and this process (S177) ends. The normal electric accessory operation timer is for determining whether or not the opening operation of the side sub movable door 40T and the advance / retreat guide piece 40Z for several seconds has been completed.

  When the ordinary electric accessory (electric support) end process (S178) is executed in the normal operation process (S17) shown in FIG. 31, whether the operation of the ordinary electric accessory has ended (after closing) as shown in FIG. Whether the surplus time of 1100 ms has elapsed) (S820). If the operation of the ordinary electric accessory has ended (Yes in S820), the normal electric accessory operation end setting is set (normal operation status is set to 0) (S821), and the operation of the ordinary electric accessory has ended. If not (No in S820), no processing is performed and this processing (S178) is terminated. In the present embodiment, as described above, the CPU 51A of the main control board 50 performs the present invention through the ordinary electric accessory operation process (S177) and the ordinary electric accessory end process (S178) in the ordinary operation process (S17). It functions as “movable control means”.

  The above is the description of the normal operation process (S17) shown in FIG. If the predetermined condition is satisfied by the normal operation process (S17), the side sub movable door 40T and the advance / retreat guide piece 40Z are in a state of performing an opening / closing operation ("electric support" state). The normal symbols displayed on the normal symbol display unit 18F may be numbers, alphabets, symbols, or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the main control board interrupt process (S5), the special operation process (S18) is performed after the normal operation process (S17). This process (S18) is shown in FIGS. 42 to 73, and is a process for controlling the display of the special symbol 1 display unit 14F or the special symbol 2 display unit 40F and the display of the display device 13.

  The main control board 50 displays the normal symbol display unit 18F, the special symbol 1 display unit 14F, and the special symbol 2 display through the normal operation process (S17) and the special operation process (S18) without using the sub control board 52. While directly controlling the unit 40F, the main control board 50 indirectly controls the display device 13 via the sub control board 52 by a special operation process (S18) described below. The CPU 51A of the main control board 50 directly moves the side sub movable door 40T and the advance / retreat guide piece 40Z through the normal electric accessory operation process (S177) and the normal electric accessory end process (S178) in the normal operation process (S17). It controls and functions as the “state changing means” of the present invention.

  This special operation process (S18) is shown in FIG. 42, and first, a side special winning mouth process (S180) is performed. This process (S180) is shown in FIG. 43, and it is determined whether or not the small hit has started (by the special operation status) (S840). If the small hit has not started (no in S840), the process (S180) is terminated. If the small hit has been started (Yes in S840), the specific area solenoid operation process (S841) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 44, in the specific area solenoid operation process (S841), the opening / closing control is performed based on the values of the specific area operation counter and the operation timer. First, it is determined whether the value of the specific area operation counter is 0 (S871) and whether the specific area operation timer is 0 (S872). If it is determined that the value of the specific area operation counter is 0 and the specific area operation timer is not 0 (yes in S871 and no in S872), the specific area operation timer is decremented by 1 (S873), and this process (S841) is performed. ) Ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the specific area operation counter is not 0 (no in S871) or the specific area operation timer is 0 (yes in S872), the operation setting of the specific area (to start the operation of the specific area) Based on this, the specific area valid flag is set to ON and the specific area valid flag is set to OFF based on the end of the operation of the specific area) (S874), and this process (S841) is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 43, following the specific area solenoid operation processing (S841), it is determined whether or not the discharge port switch (count winning prize detection switch 37D) is ON (S842). If the discharge port switch is not turned on (no in S842), the process proceeds to step 845. If the discharge port switch is turned on (yes in S842), the number of side large winning port passing numbers (side large winning port winning detection switch 37B) It is determined whether the number of detected signals is 0) (S843). Then, if the number of passing side special winning mouths is 0 (yes in S843), this process (S180) is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the number of side special winning opening passing is not 0 (no in S843), 1 is subtracted from the number of side large winning opening passing (S844), and it is determined whether the specific area switch (continuous winning opening detecting switch 37C) is ON. (S845). If the specific area switch is ON (yes in S845), 1 is subtracted from the number of side big prize winning prize passing numbers (S846), and it is determined whether the specific area valid flag is ON (S847). If the specific area valid flag is ON (Yes in S847), it is determined whether the specific area passing flag is ON (S848). If the specific area passing flag is ON (Yes in S848), the setting at the time of passing the specific area is made (S849), the specific area passing command (variation mode (sound, display, frame lamp, etc.), sub A jackpot type (a command set including a jackpot with time reduction or a jackpot without time (normal) jackpot) to be transmitted to the control board 52 is set (S850), and a sub-control output process (S851 (same as step 100 described above, see FIG. 15). .)) Is executed. That is, the jackpot type (that is, corresponds to the “continuity related data” of the present invention) is not made until the continuous winning slot 37Z is won during the small hit (that is, the “big hit fixed entry information” of the present invention is acquired). Is transmitted to the sub-control board 52. Then, the big hit type is selected and set based on the big hit symbol random number (with short time, without short time) (S852). Then, this process (S180) ends.

  On the other hand, if the specific area switch is not ON (no in S845), the specific area valid flag is not ON (no in S847), and the specific area passage flag is not ON (no in S848), this process (S180) is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 42, in the special operation process (S18), the game state is divided into 12 states in the same manner as the normal operation process (S16) following the side extra prize opening process (S180). The state is assigned to “special operation status 0 to 12”. When the “special motion status” is “0”, a special symbol standby process (S182) is performed. When the “special motion status” is “1”, a special symbol variation process (S184) is performed. When the “operation status” is “2”, a special symbol confirmation process (S176) is performed. When the “special operation status” is “3”, a big hit start process (S185) is performed, and the “special operation status” is “ If it is “4”, the special prize opening process (S186) is performed. If the “special operation status” is “5”, the special prize opening closing 1 process (S187) is performed, and the “special action status” is “6”. ”Is performed, the winning prize closing 2 process (S188) is performed, and when the“ special operation status ”is“ 7 ”, the big hit end process (S189) is performed, and the“ special operation status ”is“ 8 ”. In this case, a small hit start process (S190) is performed, a small hit release process (S191) is performed when the “special operation status” is “9”, and a small hit is performed when the “special operation status” is “10”. The closing process (S192) is performed, and when the “special operation status” is “11” and “12”, the small hit end process (S193) is performed.

  In the special operation process (S18) shown in FIG. 42, in the special symbol standby process (S182) executed when the special operation status is 0, as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not (S259). If the number of reserved balls of special symbol 1 is not 0 (no in S259), the following processes (S853 to S858) are executed in order. After execution, the special operation status is set to 1 (S859), and this process (S182) is terminated.

  In the special symbol standby process (S182) shown in FIG. 45, the time reduction count subtraction process (S853) is shown in FIG. 46. First, it is determined whether or not the time reduction counter is 0 (S875). If the hour / hour counter is 0 (Yes in S875), this process (S853) is terminated. If the hour / hour counter is not 0 (No in S875), the hour / hour counter is subtracted (S876). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction is 0 (S877). If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0 (no in S877), this processing (S853) is terminated. If the value of the hour / counter counter is 0 (yes in S877), the hour / hour end setting is executed (S878), and a normal state command (background setting, display comment display for instructing left-handed predetermined seconds, etc.) is set ( S879), a sub control output process (S880 (similar to step 100 described above, see FIG. 15)) is executed, and this process (S853) is terminated.

  In the special symbol standby process (S182) shown in FIG. 45, the special symbol 1 big hit determination process (S854) is shown in FIG. 47, and the special symbol 1 big hit determination stored in the first counter value storage area R10 is shown. The random number counter value for use (label-TRND-A1) is taken out, and the address of the hit determination value table is set (S273). Thereby, as shown in Table 3 below, for example, “0” to “164” are set as the hit setting values, and “165” to “65535” are set as the loss setting values (the determination value is usually Same for short and short hours).

  Subsequently, a random number comparison process (S881) is executed. The random number comparison process (S881) is similar to step 881 described above and is shown in FIG. Here, it is determined whether the special symbol 1 big hit determination random number counter value (label-TRND-A1) is equal to or smaller than the hit random number upper limit value (164) (S927) or equal to or greater than the hit random number lower limit value (0) (S928). Then, in the special symbol 1 big hit determination process (S854) shown in FIG. 47, the big hit flag is set (S882) after the random number comparison processing (S881), and the determined special symbol 1 big hit random number buffer is cleared to 0 ( S883).

In the special symbol standby process (S182) shown in FIG. 45, the special symbol 1 selection process (S855) is shown in FIG. 48, the special symbol 1 big hit symbol random number buffer is saved (S884), It is determined whether it is ON (S885). If the big hit flag is not ON (no in S885), the loss stop symbol ("-" in the 7th segment of the special symbol 1 display unit 14F) is set in the special symbol 1 (S886), and the special symbol 1 fluctuation pattern selection table 1 (see FIG. 80A) is set (S887), and it is determined whether the time reduction flag is ON (S888). If the time flag is not ON (no in S888)
The reach presence / absence is set from the reach presence / absence determination random number counter (label-TRND-RC) (uses only when the time reduction flag is not ON, does not reach during the time reduction), and proceeds to step 890, and the time reduction flag is ON. If so (Yes in S888), the special symbol 1 variation pattern selection table 2 (see FIG. 80B) is set (S889). Then, the variation pattern selection value is set from the special symbol variation pattern selection counters 1 and 2 (label-TRND-T1, label-TRND-T2) (S890), and the lost symbol command is set to the symbol command (S891). .

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is ON (Yes in S885), the special symbol 1 is set to the big symbol stop symbol (the symbol selected by the symbol random number in the 7th segment of the special symbol 1 display unit 14F) (S892). Symbol 1 symbol-specific setting processing (S893) is performed. The special symbol 1 symbol specific setting process (S893) is shown in FIG. 49. The special symbol function data table 1 is set (S930), and it is determined whether or not the hourly flag is ON (S931). If the time reduction flag is not ON (No in S931), the process proceeds to Step 933. If the time reduction flag is ON (Yes in S931), the special symbol function data table 2 is set (S932). Note that there are four types of special symbol function data tables, which are determined depending on whether the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 is in the short-time state or the normal state, and information such as a big prize opening opening or a jackpot end timer data is determined.

  In step 933, the variation pattern selection value is set based on the variation pattern selection random number value, the symbol command is set to the jackpot symbol command (S934), and the jackpot type is determined as the jackpot symbol random number (there is a short time and no short time). Select and set (S935). Specifically, for example, as shown in Table 4 below, the random symbol value for determining the big hit type (label-TRND-AZ1) of the special symbol 1 holding ball is “0” to “24” in the normal state, “ If it matches any of “0” to “40”, it is judged as “with time reduction”, and if it matches any of “25” to “49” in the normal state and “41” to “49” in the time reduction state, “no time reduction” Is determined. Then, the process (S893) is terminated and the special symbol 1 selection process (S855) is exited.

  In the special symbol standby process (S182) shown in FIG. 45, the special symbol 1 variation pattern creation processing (S856) is shown in FIG. 50, and the special symbol 1 variation pattern selection table 1 (see FIG. 80A). Is set (S894), and it is determined whether the time reduction flag is ON (S895). If the time reduction flag is not turned on (no in S895), the process proceeds to step 897. If the time reduction flag is turned on (yes in S895), the special symbol 1 variation pattern selection table 2 (see FIG. 80B) is displayed. Setting is made (S896). In step 897, based on the set variation pattern selection table, whether it is a win or a loss (reach loss), based on the values of the special symbol variation pattern selection counters 1 and 2 (label-TRND-T1, label-TRND-T2). Then, the variation pattern is selected and set, and this process (S856) ends.

  In the special symbol standby process (S182) shown in FIG. 45, the special symbol 1 random number shift process (S857) is shown in FIG. 51, and 1 is subtracted from the number of special symbol 1 operation suspension balls (S898). Subsequently, the special symbol big hit random number buffer is shifted forward by one (S899), the last random number value is cleared to 0 (S900), and this processing (857) is ended.

  In the special symbol standby process (S182) shown in FIG. 45, the special symbol 1 fluctuation start setting process (S858) is shown in FIG. 52, and sets the fluctuation time (see FIG. 80) of the fluctuation pattern (S901). The set special symbol command (with / without time / big hit / losing) is set (S902), and the sub-control output process (S903 (similar to step 100 described above, see FIG. 15)) is executed. Then, the selected variation pattern command is set (S904), the sub control output process (S905 (similar to step 100 described above, see FIG. 15)) is executed, and this process (S858) is terminated. That is, for the special figure 1, the symbol type (time / big hit or normal big hit) is transmitted to the sub-control board 52 at the start of the fluctuation.

  In the special symbol standby process (S182) shown in FIG. 45, when the number of reserved balls of special symbol 1 is 0 (yes in S259), it is subsequently determined whether or not there is a prize at the side start winning opening 40A ( S860). Here, if there is no winning in the side start winning opening 40A (No in S860), it is determined whether or not the standby flag is ON (S861). If the standby flag is ON (Yes in S861), this process (S182) is terminated. If the standby flag is not ON (No in S861), the standby flag is set (ON) (S862), and the standby command is set. (Setting of standby screen, etc.) is set (S863), sub-control output processing (S141 (similar to step 100 described above, see FIG. 15)) is executed, and this processing (S182) is terminated. On the other hand, if there is a winning in the side start winning opening 40A (Yes in S860), the following processing (S864 to S869) is executed in order. After execution, the special operation status is set to 1 (S870), and this process (S182) is terminated.

  In the special symbol waiting process (S182) shown in FIG. 45, the start port switch passage 2 process (S864) is shown in FIG. 53, and the stored random numbers for special symbol 2 are stored in the buffer (S142). ).

  In the special symbol stand-by process (S182) shown in FIG. 45, in the time reduction count subtraction process (S865), the same process as the above-described step 853 is performed (see FIG. 46).

  In the special symbol standby process (S182) shown in FIG. 45, the special symbol 2 big hit determination process (S866) is shown in FIG. 54, and the special symbol 2 big hit and stored in the second counter value storage area R11. The small hit determination random number counter value (label-TRND-A2) is taken out and the address of the hit determination value table is set (S143). As a result, as shown in Table 5 below, for example, “0” to “164” are set as the hit setting values (the determination value is usually the same for the time reduction).

  Subsequently, a random number comparison process (S144) is executed. The random number comparison process (S144) is similar to step 881 described above and is shown in FIG. Here, it is determined whether the special symbol 2 big hit / small hit determination random number counter value (label-TRND-A2) is equal to or smaller than the hit random number upper limit value (164) (S927), or greater than the hit random number lower limit value (0) (S928). To do. Then, in the special symbol 2 big hit determination process (S866) shown in FIG. 54, next to the random number comparison process (S144), a big hit flag is set (S906), and it is determined whether the big hit flag is ON (S907). When the big hit flag is ON (Yes in S907), the process proceeds to Step 910. When the big hit flag is not ON (No in S907), the small hit determination setting (for example, “165” to “ 65535 "is set) (S908), and random number comparison processing (S145) is executed. The random number comparison process (S145) is similar to step 881 described above and is shown in FIG. Here, the special symbol 2 big hit / small hit determination random number counter value (label-TRND-A2) is smaller than the small hit random number upper limit (65535) (S927), or smaller than the small hit random number lower limit (165) (S928). )to decide. Then, in the special symbol 2 big hit determination process (S866) shown in FIG. 54, the small hit flag is set (S909) after the random number comparison process (S145), and in step 910, the special symbol 2 big hit random number buffer is set to 0. (S910), this process (S866) is terminated.

  In the special symbol standby process (S182) shown in FIG. 45, the special symbol 2 selection process (S867) is shown in FIG. 55, the special symbol 2 big hit symbol random number buffer is saved (S911), and the special symbol 2 small The winning symbol random number buffer is saved (S912), and it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S913). If the jackpot flag is ON (Yes in S913), the special symbol 2 (determined by the symbol random number value) is set as the big hit stop symbol (S914), and the special symbol 2 symbol-specific setting 1 process (S915) is executed. .

  The special symbol 2 symbol-specific setting 1 process (S915) is shown in FIG. 56. The special symbol function data table 3 is set (S936), and it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S937). If the time reduction flag is not turned on (no in S937), the process proceeds to step 939. If the time reduction flag is turned on (yes in S937), the special symbol function data table 4 is set (S938). In step 939, the variation pattern selection value is set from the special symbol variation pattern selection counter 2 (label-TRND-T2), the symbol command is set to the jackpot symbol command (S940), and the jackpot type (there is a short time) No time is selected and set (S941). Specifically, as shown in Table 4 above, when the special symbol 2 reservation ball jackpot type determination random number counter value (label-TRND-AZ1) matches any of “0” to “40” in the time-short state It is determined that “there is a short time”, and if it matches any of “0” to “49” in the normal state and “41” to “49” in the short time state, it is determined that there is no short time. Then, the process (S915) is terminated, and the special symbol 2 selection process (S867) is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the special symbol 2 selection process (S867) shown in FIG. 55, if the big hit flag is not ON (no in S913), it is determined whether the small hit flag is ON (S916). If the small hit flag is not ON (no in S916), the special symbol 2 is set to the stoppage symbol (LED is displayed in a lost manner) (S919), and this process (S867) ends, while the small hit flag Is turned on (yes in S916), the special symbol 2 is set as the small hit stop symbol (S917), and the special symbol 2 symbol-specific setting 2 process (S918) is executed.

  The special symbol 2 symbol-specific setting 2 process (S918) is shown in FIG. 57, and first, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S942). If the time flag is not ON (no in S942), the special symbol small hit function data is set to a non-time symbol (S943), and the process proceeds to step 948 (normally hits right and enters a specific area. (In order to prevent a large number of prize balls from being obtained by different game methods without giving a shortage of time).

  On the other hand, if the hour / hour flag is ON (Yes in S942), the small hit type (small time and no short time) is selected and set as the small hit type random number (S944). More specifically, for example, as shown in Table 6 below, if the small hit type determination random number counter value (label-TRND-AZ2) matches with any of "0" to "795" It is determined as “present” and if it matches any of “796” to “970”, it is determined as “no time saving”.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not there is a short hit symbol design time (S945). If there is a small hitting symbol short time (yes in S945), the special symbol small hitting function data is set to the short time symbol symbol (S947), and the process proceeds to step 948. If there is no short hitting symbol short time (no in S945), the special symbol small hitting function data is set to a non-short time short symbol (S946), and the process proceeds to step 948.

  In step 948, the value of the type of jackpot after the small hit (with time reduction, without time reduction) is set (S948), and the variation pattern selection value is obtained from the special symbol variation pattern selection counter 2 (label-TRND-T2). In step S949, the symbol command is set as a small hit symbol command (S950). This process (S918) is terminated, and the special symbol 2 selection process (S867) is terminated. The symbol command here is not for output to the sub-control board 52, but for the main control board 50 to output to the special symbol 2 display section 40F, and is not output to the sub-control board 52.

  In the special symbol standby process (S182) shown in FIG. 45, the special symbol 2 fluctuation pattern creation process (S868) is shown in FIG. 58, and the special symbol 2 fluctuation pattern selection table 7 (see FIG. 81A). Is set (S920), and it is determined whether the time reduction flag is ON (S921). If the time reduction flag is not turned on (no in S921), the process proceeds to step 923. If the time reduction flag is turned on (yes in S921), the special symbol 2 fluctuation pattern selection table 8 (see FIG. 81B) is displayed. Set (S922). In step 923, a variation pattern is selected and set based on the value of the special symbol variation pattern selection counter 2 (label-TRND-T2) from the set variation pattern selection table, based on the value of the special symbol variation pattern selection counter 2 (label-TRND-T2). The process (S868) ends.

  In the special symbol standby process (S182) shown in FIG. 45, the special symbol 2 fluctuation start setting process (S869) is shown in FIG. 59, and sets the fluctuation time (see FIG. 81) of the fluctuation pattern (S924). Then, the set special symbol command (big hit / small hit) is set (S925), and the sub control output process (S146 (similar to step 100 described above, see FIG. 15)) is executed. At this time, the special symbol command to be set does not include information on whether there is time reduction or not (that is, corresponding to the “continuity related data” of the present invention), but information on hit or small hit (that is, the present invention). (Corresponding to “big hit related data”) is transmitted to the sub-control board 52. That is, for the special figure 2, the symbol type (with / without time shortening) is not transmitted to the sub-control board 52 at the start of fluctuation. Then, the selected variation pattern command is set (S926), the sub-control output process (S147 (similar to step 100 described above, see FIG. 15)) is executed, and this process (S869) is terminated.

  In the special operation process (S18) shown in FIG. 42, in the special symbol variation process (S183) executed when the special operation status is 1, as shown in FIG. 60, it is determined whether it is during the special symbol variation time ( S951). If it is during the special symbol variation time (Yes in S951), this process (S183) is terminated. If it is not during the special symbol variation time (No in S951), the special symbol 1 variation end setting table (special operation) The status is set to 2, a change stop command, a stop symbol set, etc.) are set (S952), and it is determined whether it is the special symbol 2 change end time (S953). If it is not the special symbol 2 variation end time (no in S953), this process (S183) is terminated, and if it is the special symbol 2 variation end time (yes in S953), the special symbol 2 variation end time setting table (special operation status is displayed). 2 is set (variation stop command, stop symbol set, etc.) (S954), and this process (S183) is terminated.

  In the special operation process (S18) shown in FIG. 42, in the special symbol confirmation process (S184) executed when the special operation status is 2, as shown in FIG. 61, it is determined whether or not the special symbol has been confirmed and stopped. (S955). If the special symbol has not been confirmed and stopped (no in S955), this process (S184) is terminated. If the special symbol has been confirmed and stopped (Yes in S955), then whether or not the big hit flag is ON. Judgment is made (S956). If the big hit flag is ON (Yes in S956), the big hit preparation operation (special operation status is set to 3) is performed (S957), the big hit opening command is set (S958), and the sub control output processing (S148 ( This is the same as step 100 described above (see FIG. 15)), and this process (S184) is terminated. On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S956), it is determined whether the small hit flag is ON (S959). If the small hit flag is ON (Yes in S959), a small hit preparation operation (special operation status is set to 8) is performed (S960), and this process (S184) is terminated. On the other hand, if the small hit flag is not ON (no in S959), the setting after the loss (special operation status is set to 0) is set (S961), and this process (S184) is ended.

  In the special action process (S18) shown in FIG. 42, in the big hit start process (S185) executed when the special action status is 3, as shown in FIG. 62, the big hit opening (the change in notification that the big hit game starts) It is determined whether the aspect has been completed (S962). If the big hit opening has not ended (no in S962), no processing is performed, and this processing (S185) is ended. If the big hit opening has ended (Yes in S962), the big winning opening is set to open (open). The number of rounds (number of rounds), the number of seconds to open, and the special operation status 4 are set (S963), and the special electric accessory operation number setting process (S964) is executed. The special electric accessory actuating frequency setting process (S964) is shown in FIG. 63, and a special winning opening opening command is set (S222), and the sub-control output process (S149 (same as step 100 described above, see FIG. 15). )) Is executed, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is subtracted by 1 (S223), and this process (S964) is terminated, and the big hit starting process (S185) is terminated.

  In the special action process (S18) shown in FIG. 42, in the special prize opening process (S186) executed when the special action status is 4, as shown in FIG. 64, the central special prize opening switch detection process (S965). ). The central grand prize opening switch detection process (S965) is shown in FIG. 65, and it is determined whether or not there is a prize at the central big prize opening 15 (S220). If the prize has been won at the central grand prize opening 15 (yes at S220), the central big prize prize winning counter is incremented by 1 (S221), and if the prize has not been won at the central grand prize opening (no at S220), what This process (S965) is terminated. Then, following the central prize opening switch detection process (S965), it is determined whether the number of prize winning holes is 9 or more (S966) or whether the opening time of the big prize mouth has passed (S967). If it is less than 0 and it is okay to open the big prize opening time (no in S966 and no in S967), this process (S186) is terminated without any processing. On the other hand, if the number of winning a prize opening is 9 or more or the opening time of the winning a prize opening is 0 (yes in S966 or no in S966 and yes in S967), the setting for closing the winning prize ball ball (setting the door closed, after closing) Timer setting (1.5S) and special operation status set to 5) are executed (S968), and this process (S186) is terminated.

  In the special action process (S18) shown in FIG. 42, in the special winning opening closing 1 process (S187) executed when the special action status is 5, as shown in FIG. It is determined whether the timer time has elapsed (S969). If the winning prize ball is finished (Yes in S969), the winning prize mouth is completely closed (setting of the complete closing timer 0.5S and the special operation status is set to 6) (S970). If the brushing has not ended (No in S969), no processing is performed and this processing (S187) ends.

  In the special action process (S18) shown in FIG. 42, in the special winning opening closing 2 process (S188) executed when the special action status is 6, as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the closing timer has passed (S971). If the grand prize opening is not completely closed (no in S971), no processing is performed and this process (S188) is terminated. If the big prize opening is completely closed (yes in S971), the special prize opening is opened. It is determined whether the number of times (number of remaining rounds) is 0 (S972). If the number of winning a prize opening is 0 (Yes in S972), the jackpot ending is set (ending timer setting, special operation status is set to 7) (S974), and the jackpot ending command (ending variation mode command, etc.) is set. ) Is set (S975), the sub-control output process (S206 (similar to step 100 described above, see FIG. 15)) is executed, and this process (S188) ends. On the other hand, if the number of opening of the big winning opening is not 0 (no in S972), the opening of the big winning opening is set (special operation status is set to 4 and the big hit round variation mode command) (S973), and the special electric accessory is activated. The number setting process (S200 (similar to step 964 described above; see FIG. 63)) is executed, and this process (S188) is terminated. The sub-control board 52 selects and displays the variation mode of the big hit round according to the big hit round command from the main control board 50 and the big hit type (time or big hit or normal big hit). In addition, during the big hit, the effects of the battle between the hero and the enemy are displayed across multiple rounds. In the case of a short and big hit, the teammate character (the main character) wins to inform the player of the short and big hit and lose. Then, it is the structure which alert | reports to a player normally a big hit.

  In the special operation process (S18) shown in FIG. 42, in the big hit end process (S189) executed when the special operation status is 7, as shown in FIG. 68, it is determined whether the big hit ending has ended (S976). If the jackpot ending has ended (Yes in S976), the jackpot end setting is set (special operation status is set to 0) (S977), and the time reduction / non-time reduction status designation command (determined by the type of the winning symbol) is set. (S978) Sub-control output processing (S201 (similar to step 100 described above; see FIG. 15)) is executed, and if the big hit ending has not ended (no in S976), no processing is performed (S189). ) Ends.

  In the special action process (S18) shown in FIG. 42, in the small hitting start process (S190) executed when the special action status is 8, as shown in FIG. The special operation status 9 is set) (S979), and the setting of the small hit opening command is executed (S980). Next, the sub-control output process (S202 (similar to step 100 described above; see FIG. 15)) is executed, and the number of times of winning the big prize opening is incremented by 1 (set from 0 to 1) (S981). The process (S190) ends.

  In the special action process (S18) shown in FIG. 42, in the small hit release process (S191) executed when the special action status is 9, as shown in FIG. 70, the side big prize opening switch detection process (S982). Is executed. The side big winning opening switch detection process (S982) is shown in FIG. 71, and the upper limit is set to nine exceeding the prescribed number of winning prizes, and the winning is invalidated by determining that the upper limit is illegal. First, it is determined whether or not there is a winning at the side big winning opening 37A (S224). If there is no prize at the side big prize opening 37A (No at S224), this process (S982) is ended, and if there is a prize at the side big prize opening 37A (Yes at S224), the side big prize opening is passed. The number is incremented by 1 (S225), and it is determined whether or not the number of side big prize winning prizes is 9 (S226). If the number of side prize winning units is not nine (yes in S226), the number of winning prizes is incremented by 1 (for counting out the winning ball) (S227). If there is any (No in S226), no processing is performed and the processing (S982) is terminated.

  Subsequent to the side special winning opening switch detection process (S982), it is determined whether the number of the side special winning opening is five or more (S983) or the end time of the special winning opening (1.6 seconds) (S984). And, if the number of side prize winning pieces is 5 or more (yes in S983) or the opening time of the big prize opening (no in S983 and yes in S984), the setting of closing the big prize opening (big prize opening (wings)) Is closed, the closing timer 1.5s is set and the special operation status is set to 10) (S985), and if the number of winnings is less than 5 and the big winning opening is not finished (no and S984 in S983) No), nothing is processed, and this processing (S191) is terminated.

  In the special action process (S18) shown in FIG. 42, in the small hit closing process (S192) executed when the special action status is 10, as shown in FIG. 72, the side big prize opening switch detection process (S203 ( The same as step 982 described above (see FIG. 71)) is executed, and it is determined whether or not the big winning opening release end timer has elapsed (S986). If the winning end opening end timer has elapsed (Yes in S986), the big hit ending is set (special operation status is set to 11) (S987), and the end winning end opening timer has elapsed. If this is the case (no in S986), no processing is performed, and this processing (S192) is terminated.

  In the special action process (S18) shown in FIG. 42, in the small hit end process (S193) executed when the special action status is 11 or 12, as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not (the difference ball between the number of winning prizes (side large winning prize winning detection switch ON) and the number of discharging (continuous winning prize winnings, counting prize winning prizes)) is 0 (S988). If it is not 0 (no in S988), it is determined whether or not the small hit ending has ended (special operation timer has elapsed) (S994). If it has ended (yes in S994), the small hit end 1 (special operation status 11) ) Is determined (S995). If it is a small hit end 1 (yes in S995), it is set to a small hit end 2 (special action status 12) and a side big winning mouth error command is set (S996), and a sub-control output process (S204 (steps described above) This is the same as 100. See FIG. If the small hit ending has not ended (No in S994), and if the small hit ending has not ended 1 (No in S995), the process (S193) ends.

  On the other hand, if the number of balls in the side big winning mouth is 0 (yes in S988), it is determined whether or not the small hit end 2 (special operation status 12) (S989), and if not the small hit end 2 (no in S989), When the process proceeds to step 991 and the small hit end 2 (Yes in S989), the side special winning mouth error command is canceled (S990), and the sub control output process (S205 (similar to step 100 described above, see FIG. 15). .)) Is executed, and the flow advances to step 991. In step 991, end of the small win is set (special operation status 0 is set), and it is determined whether or not the continuous winning opening 37Z is passed (S992). If it has not passed through the continuous winning opening 37Z (no in S992), nothing is processed, and if it has passed through the continuous winning opening 37Z (yes in S992), the jackpot start is set (special operation status is set to 3 and released) The number of times and the number of open seconds are set) (S993), and this process (S193) is terminated.

  In the small hitting end process, when the number of balls in the side big winning mouth is not zero (the number of balls in IN and OUT does not match) even though the small hitting ending has ended (special action timer is set to 0) Is configured so that an error is notified, and then the error is canceled only when the number of balls in IN and OUT matches, so that the notification to fraud prevention can be ensured, and the prize can be won in an equal manner due to a clogged ball. However, when an error is reported despite the fact that the ball has been blocked, the error notification is immediately canceled when the ball clogging is released and the number of IN and OUT balls matches, which is uncomfortable for the player. It makes it possible to suppress thinking. The CPU 51A of the main control board 50 performs the central movable door 15T through the special winning opening opening process (S186), the special winning opening closing process 1 (S187), and the special winning opening closing process 2 (S188) in the special operation process (S18). Is directly controlled to function as “big hit game execution means” of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the main control board interrupt process (S5), the reserved ball number process (S19) is performed following the special operation process (S18). This process (S19) executes processing such as addition and subtraction for the number of reserved balls of the special symbol 1 (central start winning opening 14) and the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol (starting gate 18). The number of held balls is read from the number of sets of counter value groups stored in the RAM 51B (S180), and the data of the number of held balls is set as a hold command in the output buffer of the RAM 51B (S181).

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the main control board interrupt process (S5), the display control process (S20) is performed following the reserved ball number process (S19). In this process (S20), the special symbol 1 display unit 14F, the special symbol 2 display unit 40F, the normal symbol display unit 18F, and the hold display (LED) display process are executed.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the main control board interrupt process (S5), the test signal terminal process (S21) is performed after the display control process (S20). In this process (S21), a process of outputting an error, a fluctuation start signal or the like to the external terminal is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the main control board interrupt process (S5), the power-off monitoring process (S22) is performed after the test signal terminal process (S21). In this process (S22), it is determined whether the power-off signal has been input. If the power-off signal has been input, the current data (state) is stored in the RAM 51B of the main control board 50, and then the power-off flag is set. Turned on, and then loop processing is performed.

  In the main control board interrupt process (S5), after the power-off monitoring process (S22), another process (S23) not deeply related to the present invention is executed, and the main control board interrupt process (S5) is exited. Then, as shown in FIG. 10, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 51A, the processing of Steps 2 to S4 is repeatedly executed, and the main control board interrupt is again caused by the input of the interrupt pulse (after about 4 msec). A process (S5) is performed.

  The storage area of the RAM 52B provided in the sub control board 52 (see FIG. 8) is also divided into a plurality of address spaces in the same manner as the storage area of the RAM 51B in the main control board 50 (see FIG. 9). ) Is attached. A counter value storage area configured by a predetermined address space is provided as a data storage unit for various random number counters shown in Table 7 below. The address space is also used as a data storage unit such as a flag in addition to the update area of the random number counter. The flags are all “OFF (off)” or “0” by default.

  As described above, the CPU 52A of the sub control board 52 runs the sub control board main program PG2 shown in FIG. When the sub control board main program PG2 is run, CPU initialization processing (S50) is performed, stack setting, constant setting, CPU 52A setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, and various flags. In addition, the counter value is reset. When the power supply board 58 is turned on, a power-off signal is transmitted from the power supply board 58 to the sub-control board 52. When the power-off signal is transmitted, it is determined whether the contents of the RAM 52B are normal (S51). If normal (yes in S51), the process proceeds to the next step. If not normal (no in S51), the RAM 52B is initialized and various flags and counter values are reset (S52). The steps 50, S51 and S52 are executed only when the sub-control board main program PG2 is run for the first time after the power is turned on, and not thereafter.

  When Steps 50, S51, and S52 are completed, the random number seed update process (S53) is repeated infinitely at a predetermined cycle. Each time the random number seed update process (S53) is executed, each counter of the “random number counter name” in the above table 7 sets a counter value consisting of a plurality of consecutive integers in the “numerical value range” in the table one by one. The counter is incremented and counted, and the count result, that is, the “counter value” is sequentially stored in a predetermined counter value storage area in the address space of the RAM 52B. When the count result of each random number counter reaches the maximum value of the “numerical value range” that differs depending on each random number counter, the minimum value of the “numerical value range” is counted next.

  The reception interrupt process (S54), the 2ms timer interrupt process (S55), and the 10ms timer interrupt process (S56) are interrupted and executed for the infinite loop of the random number seed update (S53). The reception interrupt process (S54) is executed with priority over the other interrupt processes (S55, S56) when the sub-control board 52 receives the strobe signal from the main control board 50. When the reception interrupt process (S54) is executed, as shown in FIG. 75, after confirming the input of the strobe signal (yes in S510), the sub-control output of the above-described main control board interrupt process (S5) In the process (S100), control data transmitted to the sub control board 52, for example, a variation pattern command is taken in and stored in the input signal primary storage area provided in the storage area of the RAM 52B (S511). In addition, when the game ball is won in the central start winning opening 14 and the side start winning opening 40A and the winning / no-go determination is determined, or when the symbol is determined, the main control board 50 controls the sub control board 52 each time. A signal is transmitted. Then, the various counter value groups shown in Table 7 are stored (stored) in the counter value storage area of the RAM 52B. The counter value storage area stores (stores) random value groups corresponding to the four reserved balls of the special symbol 1 and the four reserved balls of the special diagram 2 described above.

  The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S55) is shown in FIG. 76, and is executed each time an interrupt pulse of 2 ms cycle is input to the sub control board 52. In this process (S55), an output process (S550) for outputting the ramp data created in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later to the driver is executed. Then, an input process (S551) for creating edge data and level data of the operation jog 27J is executed. Then, reset the watchdog timer (S552).

  The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S56) is shown in FIG. 77, and is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 10 ms period is input to the sub-control board 52. In this process (S56), first, a switch state acquisition process (S560) is executed, and the switch data created in the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S55) is stored as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S56). Then, a command reception permission confirmation process (S561) is executed to determine the effect prohibition period such as when the RAM is cleared.

  Then, command monitoring processing (S562) is executed. This command monitoring process (S562) is performed on all the commands received by the sub control board 52 from other boards such as the main control board 50 in the reception interrupt process and stored in the buffer, and the command is analyzed. And processing corresponding to the command is performed to create a command to be transmitted to each control board. Specifically, when the command monitoring process (S562) is executed, as shown in FIG. 78, first, it is determined whether or not the received command is a symbol designation command (S600), and it is a winning command. In the case (Yes in S600), the symbol designation command is stored in the RAM (S600), and this process (S562) is terminated.

  In the command monitoring process (S562), when the received command is not a symbol designation command (no in S600), it is subsequently determined whether or not it is a command relating to fluctuation (ie, fluctuation pattern command) (S602). If the command is related to fluctuation (yes in S602), a fluctuation pattern selection process is performed (S603), and it is determined whether it is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern (S604). Here, when it is a special figure 1 variation pattern (yes in S604), a symbol selection process (S605) based on a symbol designation command is performed. Specifically, set the left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol of “7” for big hit with time reduction, and “1” to “6” for big hit without time shortage, and in case of loss, The value of the random symbol counter for left symbol determination (label-TRND-SUB-B1) and the value of the random symbol counter for loss symbol selection (label-TRND-SUB-B2) are acquired. Based on the symbol creation table (see FIG. 82), when there is a reach, the corresponding left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol are set based on the reach lose symbol creation table (see FIG. 83).

  On the other hand, if it is not the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern, that is, if it is the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern (no in S604), a symbol selection process (S605) based on whether or not the fluctuation pattern is appropriate is performed. Specifically, the symbol “○” is set for winning and the symbol “◇” is set for small hitting. Then, the command monitoring process (S562) ends.

  In the command monitoring process (S562), if the received command is not a fluctuation pattern command (no in S602), then a command related to a big hit (any one of a big hit round start command, a big prize closing command, or a big hit end command) Or not (S607). If the command is related to a big hit (yes in S607), the big hit processing is executed (S608).

  The big hit processing (S608) is shown in FIG. 79. Depending on the big hit round command from the main control board 50 and the big hit type (time or big hit or normal big hit), the special figure 2 big hit game is 13th to 15th round with a time reduction. If it is a win, the teammate character (hero) wins the game. If it is a short time, the teammate character (hero) loses the game. In other cases, the battle between the hero and the enemy straddles multiple rounds ( The variation mode of the big hit round) is selected. Specifically, first, it is determined whether it is per special figure 1 (S730), and if it is not per special figure 1 (no in S730), it is then determined whether it is the third round of the big hit round (S731). Then, when it is per special figure 1 (Yes in S730) and when it is not the 13th to 15th round of big jackpot (No in S731), the round mode selection based on the command is performed (S732), and this process (S608) ) Ends.

  If it is the 13th to 15th round of the big hit (Yes in S731), it is determined whether or not a short time symbol is set in the winning symbol (S733). Here, when the time symbol is not set in the winning symbol (that is, the big bonus without time) (No in S733), the defeat effect of the ally character (hero) based on the number of rounds is selected (S734), and this process ( S608) is terminated. On the other hand, when the time symbol is set as the winning symbol (that is, the jackpot with time) (Yes in S733), the winning effect based on the number of rounds is selected (S735), and this processing (S608) is ended. The above is the description of the jackpot process (S603).

  In the command monitoring process (S562) shown in FIG. 78, if the received command is not a command related to the big hit (no in S607), the process (S609) suitable for the other command is executed, and this process (S562) Exit.

  In the 10 ms timer interruption process (S56) of FIG. 77, the lamp process (S563) is executed after the command monitoring process (S562). In this process (S564), output lamp data is created and production time is managed.

  Following the ramp process (S563), the SW process (S564) is executed. This process (S563) is performed based on the switch valid time management and operation setting, and the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process (S561).

  Following the SW process (S564), commands (control signals) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 52B of the sub-control board 52 in each process described above, the corresponding lamp control board 55, voice control board 56, etc. A command transmission process (S565) to be transmitted is executed. Then, the process exits from the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S56).

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The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be implemented with various modifications other than those described above without departing from the scope of the invention.

10 Pachinko machines (bullet ball machines)
11 game board 11N nail 12 guide rail 13 display device (display unit)
13A, 13B, 13C Special design 14 Central starting prize opening (always starting moving prize section)
14F Special design 1 display part (auxiliary display part)
15 Central large prize opening 15T Central movable door 16 Out opening 18 Start gate (preliminary start winning section)
18F Normal symbol display section 23 Display frame (partition member)
28 Operation knob 34 LCD display screen 37A Side prize opening (specific opening and closing entrance)
37S counting prize opening (outside opening)
37T rhino domain movable door 37Z Continuous winning opening (per opening)
40A Side start prize opening (variable start prize opening)
40F special symbol 2 display part (auxiliary display part)
40T Side sub movable door (starting movable member)
40Z advance / retreat guide piece (starting movable member)
50 Main control board (main control circuit)
51A, 52A CPU
51B, 52B RAM
51C, 52C ROM
52 Sub-control board (sub control circuit)
PG1 Main control circuit main program PG2 Sub control board main program R0 Storage area R1 Game area

Claims (14)

A game area where game balls flow down,
A launcher capable of launching a game ball into the game area in accordance with a player's operation;
A variable start winning opening provided in the game area and capable of entering a flowing game ball;
State changing means for changing between a starting ball advantage state that makes it easy to enter a game ball into the variable start prize opening and a start ball disadvantage state that makes it difficult to enter a game ball;
A specific opening and closing entrance that is provided in the game area and can be switched between an open state in which a flowing game ball can enter and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter,
A hitting opening and a detaching opening that are arranged at the back of the specific opening and closing entrance and into which a game ball can alternatively enter,
Big hit game execution means for executing a big hit game for a predetermined period when entering the hit opening,
On condition that the ball enters the variable start winning opening, the specific opening / closing entrance is set in the open state for a predetermined opening period, and is obtained by entering the hit opening during the open state. Whether or not to add a continuity improving privilege to the jackpot, and when the lottery result to add the continuity improving privilege to the jackpot is obtained, after the jackpot game is executed, In the case where the lottery result that does not add the continuity improvement bonus to the jackpot is obtained, after the jackpot game is executed, the start-entry ball is in a disadvantageous state. And again, it is a ball game machine that makes it difficult to win the jackpot,
A display unit capable of displaying a game effect image;
A sub-control circuit for controlling the display unit;
It is possible to acquire start ball entry information in which a game ball has entered the variable start prize opening, and big hit fixed entry information in which a game ball has entered the hit opening, and an image that produces a big hit game is displayed on the display unit. A ball game machine comprising: a main control circuit for outputting jackpot related data for display and continuity related data for displaying the lottery result of the continuity improvement privilege on the display unit to the sub control circuit In
The main control circuit performs the lottery according to the starting entry information and generates the continuity related data until the jackpot fixed entry information corresponding to the starting entry information is acquired. Holds the continuity-related data without outputting them, acquires the jackpot fixed entry information, and then outputs the continuity-related data to the slave control circuit. It can move to the variable start winning opening, and can be switched between a ball entry permitting state in which a game ball can easily enter and a ball entry restricted state in which a game ball is difficult to enter, and normally the variable start winning opening. A starting movable member maintaining the entrance restricted state;
A movable control means for driving and controlling the startable movable member over a predetermined start pitching allowable period when a predetermined condition is established, and for setting the variable start winning opening to the pitchable allowable state;
The start ball allowable period is provided with a relatively long long start ball allowable period and a relatively short short start ball allowable period,
The short start entry allowable period is adopted in the start entry disadvantageous state, while the long start entry allowable period is adopted in the start entry advantageous state. 1. A ball game machine according to 1. In the short start entry allowable period, a time period during which the variable start winning opening is set in the entry allowable state for the predetermined normal number of times and the entry permitted state per time is set as a normal opening time. ,
In the long start entry allowable period, the time for which the variable start prize opening is set in the entry allowable state over a plurality of special times greater than the normal number of times and the entry allowable state per time is set in the The bullet ball game machine according to claim 2, wherein the ball game machine is defined as a special opening time longer than a normal opening time.   A preliminary start winning portion provided in the game area and allowing a flowing game ball to enter or pass through the inside, and the preliminary start winning portion is placed in front of the variable start winning opening. 4. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 2, wherein one of the predetermined conditions necessary for making the entry ball acceptable state is set. In accordance with the winning to the preliminary start winning section, comprising a preliminary success determination means for determining whether or not the variable start winning opening is to be allowed to enter the ball,
The fact that the preliminary success / failure determination corresponding to the winning in the preliminary starting winning portion is a win is made as all of the predetermined conditions necessary for the variable starting winning opening to be in the allowed entry state. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 4, wherein Provided in the game area, with a always-start dynamic winning part that allows a flowing game ball to enter,
The jackpot game execution means is configured to determine whether or not to win according to the ball entering the always-start dynamic winning portion, and to execute the jackpot game even when the result of the determination is successful.
Compared to the hit probability that the jackpot game is executed based on the success / failure determination according to the entry to the always-start dynamic winning portion, the variable start winning opening is set during the short start entering allowable period. Set a low first condition probability of entering the ball and the specific opening and closing entrance is open and enters the hit opening and the jackpot game is executed, and
Compared to the hit probability, the large start game is performed when the variable start winning opening is entered during the long start entering allowable period and the specific opening / closing entrance is open and enters the hit opening. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 4 or 5, wherein a second condition satisfaction probability to be executed is set high.   Whether or not the main control circuit adds the continuity improving privilege after execution of the jackpot game even when the jackpot game is executed as a result of the determination of success or failure according to the ball entering the always-start dynamic winning portion The ball game machine according to claim 6, wherein a lottery is drawn. A partition member that divides the intermediate portion in the vertical direction of the game region into a first intermediate region and a second intermediate region in the left-right direction;
The launching device launches a game ball with an intensity according to the player's operation and flows down from the upper area of the game area to the first intermediate area, or from the upper area to the second intermediate area. With a configuration that allows you to decide whether to flow down,
The preliminary start winning part, the variable start winning opening and the specific opening and closing entrance are arranged at positions where only game balls flowing down the second intermediate region can enter or pass inside,
The ball game machine according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the normally-start dynamic winning portion is arranged at a position where only game balls flowing down the first intermediate area can enter.   9. The ball game machine according to claim 8, wherein the display unit is arranged at an intermediate portion in the up-down direction of the game area, and a frame body surrounding the display screen in the display unit is used as the partition member. . An auxiliary display unit that can be controlled by the main control circuit without going through the sub-control circuit;
The main control circuit makes a determination as to whether or not the player has entered the always-start dynamic winning prize, and displays information on both the determination result and whether or not the continuity improving privilege is added. The bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 6 to 9, wherein the ball game machine is displayed on the display unit and is also provided to the sub control circuit and displayed on the display unit.   11. The bullet according to claim 10, wherein the display of the auxiliary display unit is more difficult to identify whether or not the result of the determination is correct and whether or not the continuity improving privilege is added than the display of the display unit. Ball game machine.   The auxiliary display unit is composed of a plurality of light emitting elements, and the main control circuit changes the combination of the light emitting elements that are turned on and the light emitting elements that are turned off to improve the success / failure of the determination result and the continuity. The ball game machine according to claim 10 or 11, wherein whether or not a privilege is added is displayed on the auxiliary display unit.   When the lottery is performed and the lottery result for adding the continuity improvement privilege to the jackpot is obtained, unless the lottery result is obtained that the lottery is performed and the continuity improvement privilege is not added to the jackpot, In response to winning in the preliminary start winning portion, the start input is repeated until the number of times of determining whether or not the variable start winning port is to be allowed to enter the ball is allowed to reach a predetermined upper limit number. The bullet ball according to any one of claims 5 to 12, wherein the ball is held in a ball advantageous state and is changed to the starting ball entry disadvantageous state when the upper limit is reached. Gaming machine.   14. The bullet ball according to claim 1, wherein the sub control circuit displays a lottery result of the continuity improving privilege on the display unit during execution of the jackpot game. Gaming machine.

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