JP5142255B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine that uses a notifying means to notify a player of a determination result while a symbol indicating a result of a hit determination is changing by stopping and displaying after the change.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a player's game is displayed by a so-called variable display game in which a symbol display unit changes a symbol and then stops and displays a predetermined game value according to the symbol that is stopped and displayed. Game machines that attract interest are known. In this gaming machine, a hit determination is made when the game ball passes through a specific area, and the variation of the symbol is started. Then, a symbol corresponding to the result of the winning determination is stopped and displayed after a predetermined time, and when this symbol is a symbol indicating “winning”, a winning game for opening the opening / closing member provided in the winning opening is executed. . Therefore, the player plays the game while paying attention to whether or not the symbol indicating “win” is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit.

  Among such gaming machines, there is a gaming machine provided with a plurality of symbol display units in order to diversify game contents and attract the interest of the player. For example, a first symbol display unit and a second symbol display unit are provided on the game board, and when a symbol indicating “win” is displayed on the first symbol display unit, a predetermined winning game is executed and The same winning game is executed when a symbol indicating “win” is displayed on the second symbol display section. This gives the player an impression that the hit determination is executed more frequently than a gaming machine having one symbol display unit, and further prevents the game from being simplified. Is attracting.

In addition, a gaming machine has been proposed that includes two symbol display units, and that a symbol indicating “winning” is subsequently stopped and displayed while the symbols displayed on each symbol display unit are changing. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, when one of the two symbol display units has subsequently performed a winning variation that is a variation of the symbol indicating “winning”, a notice to the effect that the winning will be made in advance is made in advance. Doing so raises the player's sense of expectation. This notice means is a notice means common to the two symbol display portions.
JP 2006-289125 A

  However, in such a conventional gaming machine, when the winning game is continuously performed, it has been impossible to accurately notify the player how many times the winning game is subsequently executed. For example, if it is predicted that a winning symbol is displayed for one symbol display unit that is changing, a symbol indicating a win is stopped on the other symbol display unit and a winning game is started. It was difficult for the player to figure out which symbol the winning hit was from. Therefore, there is a problem in that it is impossible to determine whether the winning game is executed twice or only once and the player is anxious.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problem, and when the winning is displayed continuously on the two symbol display parts, the player is accurately notified of how many times the winning game is executed thereafter. It is an object to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 includes a first game ball detecting means for detecting a winning of a game ball at a first start port provided on the game board, and the first game First hit random number obtaining means for obtaining a first hit random number for deciding whether or not to execute a winning game advantageous to the player due to the detection of the game ball by the ball detecting means; and First hit determination means for determining whether or not the first hit random number acquired by the first hit random number acquisition means is a predetermined random number determined in advance, and determination by the first hit random number determination means A determination by the first hit determination means by controlling the first symbol display means for displaying the first symbol indicating the result and controlling the first symbol display means to change the first symbol and then displaying it. Display results One symbol display control means, second game ball detection means for detecting winning of a game ball at a second starting port provided on the game board, and the second game ball detection means detects the game ball Due to this, the second per-random number acquisition means for acquiring the second per-random number for determining whether or not to execute a hit game advantageous to the player, and the second per-random number acquisition means A second winning determination means for determining whether or not the second winning random number is a predetermined random number determined in advance, and a second symbol indicating a determination result by the second winning determination means; Two symbol display means and second symbol display control means for controlling the second symbol display means and displaying the determination result by the second hit determining means by causing the second symbol to be changed and then displaying the final display. When, When the first symbol indicating winning is displayed on the first symbol displaying means, or when the second symbol indicating winning is displayed on the second symbol displaying means, the winning game execution control means for executing the winning game; When the first symbol or the second symbol performs a hit variation that is a variation indicating a hit after the end of the variation, a hit game execution is performed for notifying a player that the hit game is to be executed. and notifying means, a warning control and means, gaming machines and variation of the first symbol and the variation of the second design can be performed in duplicate for controlling the operation of the per game execution notifying means, wherein The notifying operation performed by the winning game execution notifying means includes a first notifying operation for notifying the player that the winning game is to be executed after the change of the symbol is finished, and the first notifying operation is ended. A second advance notice action for notifying the player that there is a possibility that the notice action is possible, and the advance notice control means is triggered by the other design different from the design performing the hit variation that triggered the advance notice action. When the winning game is started, the second notice operation is executed after the first notice operation, and then the first notice operation is executed again, thereby continuing the notice operation. When the winning variation triggered by the event is ended and the winning game is started , the second warning operation is executed after the first warning operation, and then the warning operation is ended. .

Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to claim 1 , the first notice operation is an operation before the second notice operation is executed. The normal warning operation is different from the first normal warning operation, and includes a first continuation warning operation that is an operation after the second warning operation.

Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 3 of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to claim 1 or 2 , the winning game execution notice means is a light emitter, and the first notice action is the light emitter. And the second notice operation is blinking of the light emitter.

According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, it is possible to notify the player during the symbol change that the winning game will be executed after the symbol change ends. This notice operation is ended when the change of the symbol that triggered the notice of the two symbols ends and the game starts. On the other hand, when the winning game is started with the other symbol that is not the symbol that triggered the notice, the notice operation is continued. That is, the notification operation continues until the winning game with the symbol that triggered the notification is started. Therefore, even if the winning game with the other symbol is executed by the time the actual winning game is announced, that is, even if two hit fluctuations overlap, the notice is ended and the player feels uneasy. There is no fear of holding the player, and the player can accurately grasp that the game will be played again. Furthermore, the player can be pleased by continuing the advance notice operation, and the attention of the player who is playing the game on another gaming machine can be collected.
In addition, in the gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention, when the notice operation is continued even after the winning game is started, after the second notice operation that may end the notice operation is executed. Since the first advance notice operation is executed again, the player can be pleased. In addition, since the first notice operation may be executed again after the second notice operation is completed, the player's attention can be attracted by performing the second notice operation, and the expectation can be enhanced. . Further, when the first advance notice operation is executed again after the second advance notice operation, the player can know that the hit game is executed again after the hit game being executed at that time. Therefore, the player's interest can be attracted by the notice operation of the hit game execution notice means.

Further, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the invention according to claim 1 , when the notification operation is continued through the second notification operation, before and after the second notification operation. The operation mode of the first notice operation changes. Therefore, the player can see that the winning game is continuously performed again after the winning game being executed at the end of the second warning operation, and only seeing the first continuous warning operation executed after the second warning operation is completed. I can grasp it. Thereby, it becomes easy to understand that the winning game is continuously performed, and the player can be pleased.

In addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1 or 2 , the gaming machine described in claim 3 of the present invention uses a light emitter as a hitting game execution notice means, and changes the light emission mode of this light emitter. Therefore, the winning game can be notified in advance, and the player's attention can be attracted while the winning game is notified in a simple configuration.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko machine 1 which is an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the mechanical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the symbol display device 8.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the upper half of the front surface of the pachinko machine 1, a game board 2 is provided in which a game ball as a game medium launched from a launcher (not shown) flows by operating the launch handle 7. ing. The game board 2 is substantially square and is protected by a front frame 9 holding a transparent glass plate. In the lower part of the game board 2, an upper plate 5 is provided for supplying game balls to the launcher and receiving prize balls. A lower plate 6 for receiving a prize ball is provided immediately below the upper plate 5, and a firing handle 7 for adjusting the launch of the game ball is provided on the right side of the lower plate 6. Further, speakers 48 are respectively provided at the upper right corner and the upper left corner of the front frame 9. A large number of game nails for guiding game balls are arranged on the game board 2, but are omitted in FIG.

  Further, a substantially circular game area 4 surrounded by guide rails 3 is provided on the front surface of the game board 2. In the approximate center of the game area 4, a display screen 28, a first normal symbol display unit 11, a second normal symbol display unit 12, a third normal symbol display unit 13, and a fourth normal symbol display unit 14 (FIG. 2) described later. Reference), a symbol display device 8 having various lamps and LEDs is provided. A first start port 30 is provided below the symbol display device 8, and a fourth ordinary electric accessory 35 is provided on the right side of the symbol display device 8. In addition, a first ordinary electric accessory 32 is provided obliquely below and to the right of the fourth ordinary electric accessory 35, and a second ordinary electric accessory 33 is provided below and obliquely to the left of the fourth ordinary electric accessory 35. Further, a third ordinary electric accessory 34 is provided obliquely to the left of the second ordinary electric accessory 33, and a fourth start port 31 is provided above the third ordinary electric accessory 34.

  Each of the first ordinary electric accessory 32, the second ordinary electric accessory 33, the third ordinary electric accessory 34, and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 35 is provided with an opening / closing member that is opened and closed at a predetermined timing. In general, since the open / close member is closed (the ordinary electric actors 32-35 are closed), the game ball cannot win the ordinary electric actors 32-35. However, if it is determined that the hit is normal and the opening / closing member is opened (the ordinary electric actors 32 to 35 are opened), it is possible to win the game balls to the ordinary electric actors 32 to 35. In the present embodiment, when a game ball wins the first start port 30, a first normal hit determination is performed, and when it is determined that a win is detected, the first normal electric accessory 32 is released. Further, when a game ball wins the fourth starting port 31, a fourth normal hit determination is performed, and when it is determined that a win is detected, the fourth normal electric accessory 35 is released. Then, when the game ball wins the opened first ordinary electric combination 32 or fourth ordinary electric combination 35, the second ordinary hit determination is performed, and the second ordinary electric combination 33 is released. Further, when a game ball wins the second ordinary electric accessory 33, a third ordinary hit determination is performed, and the third ordinary electric accessory 34 is released. As a result, the ordinary electric accessories 32 to 35 are released one after another, and a large number of game balls are paid out. Details thereof will be described later with reference to the drawings.

  Next, the symbol display device 8 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, a display screen 28 formed of rectangular LEDs that are horizontally long when viewed from the front is provided at the center of the symbol display device 8. The display screen 28 occupies a wide area so as to attract the player's eyes, and demo symbol display portions D1, D3, D2 for displaying the result of the first normal hit determination are formed side by side in order from the left. ing. The demo symbol display units D1 to D3 display a plurality of types of demo symbols composed of numbers, symbols, and the like, and variably display them so as to scroll from top to bottom, and then stop in order. When the fourth normal hit determination is performed, the determination result is displayed below the demo symbol display portions D1 to D3 in the display screen 28. In addition to the demo symbols, various images such as moving images and messages are displayed on the display screen 28. Needless to say, the arrangement, stop order, scroll direction, etc. of the demo symbol display portions D1 to D3 can be arbitrarily changed.

  In addition, on the upper left side of the symbol display device 8, a first ordinary symbol display unit 11 composed of one LED and a first ordinary symbol memory number display LED 61 composed of two LEDs are provided. A fourth normal symbol display unit 14 and a fourth normal symbol memory number display LED 64 are provided below the first normal symbol display unit 11. On the upper right side of the symbol display device 8, a second ordinary symbol display unit 12, a second ordinary symbol memory number display LED 62, a third ordinary symbol display unit 13, and a third ordinary symbol memory number display LED 63 are provided. Yes.

  And all the normal symbol display parts 11-14 are comprised by one LED, and it shows that it was determined to be hit by corresponding normal hit determination by lighting of LED. Further, when it is determined that the LED is out of the LED, the LED is turned off and blinks while the normal symbol is changing. As described above, the result of the first normal winning determination and the result of the fourth normal winning determination are displayed not only on the first normal symbol display unit 11 or the fourth normal symbol display unit 14 but also on the display screen 28. Is done.

  In addition, the normal symbol memory number display LEDs 61 to 64 are all constituted by two LEDs, and whether or not the normal symbol display units 11 to 14 are normally hit in the game balls won in the corresponding starting port or the ordinary electric accessory. The number of game balls for which the determination result is not yet displayed, that is, the number of so-called normal symbol actuated balls can be displayed up to four. Specifically, when the number of reserved balls for normal symbol operation is “0”, it is “lights off / lights out”, when it is “1”, it is “lights on / off”, when it is “2”, “lights on / lights up”, “3” In the case of “blinking / lighting”, “4” is “blinking / blinking”.

  In addition, a notice lamp 55 is provided above the display screen 28. When the first normal symbol display unit 11 or the fourth normal symbol display unit 14 performs a hit variation indicating a hit after the end of the change, the warning lamp 55 displays a normal symbol indicating the subsequent hit. This is a lamp for notifying the player when the hit is changing. In the present embodiment, the first normal symbol display unit 11 and the fourth normal symbol display unit 14 change during the winning game, and when the first normal symbol display unit 11 is changing the hit, When the game is in progress, the notice lamp 55 is turned on, and it will be noticed that it will be a hit. On the other hand, when the fourth normal symbol display unit 14 is performing a hit variation, a notice is given regardless of whether or not a hit game is being played. Details thereof will be described later with reference to the drawings.

  Here, the game and effects of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In the pachinko machine 1, when the game ball wins the first start port 30, a first normal hit determination is performed. In this first normal hit determination, the probability of determining “win” is set to 1/130. When it is determined “win”, the pachinko machine 1 is in the first normal hit state and the first normal electric The accessory 32 is opened. Further, when the game ball wins the fourth starting opening 31, a fourth ordinary hit determination is performed, and the probability of determining “win” in the fourth ordinary hit determination is 1/130 which is the same as the first ordinary hit determination. ing. When it is determined as “winning” by the fourth normal hit determination, the fourth normal hit state is established, and the fourth normal electric accessory 35 is opened.

  The first ordinary electric accessory 32 and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 35 are closed when a predetermined time elapses or when four game balls are won. Here, the result of the first normal hit determination is displayed on the first normal symbol display unit 11 and further displayed on the demo symbol display units D1 to D3 of the display screen 28. In addition, the result of the fourth ordinary hit determination is displayed on the fourth ordinary symbol display unit 14 and at the bottom of the display screen 28. The display screen 28 is configured to attract the player's eyes more than the normal symbol display units 11 and 14, and further, the background screen of the display screen 28, the illumination lamp, and the speaker 48 are used to display the determination result. Synchronizing increases the player's expectation.

  Next, when a game ball wins the first ordinary electric accessory 32 or the fourth ordinary electric accessory 35, the second ordinary hit determination is performed. In the present embodiment, the probability of determining “win” in the second normal hit determination is set to 100%. When the second normal symbol indicating the winning is stopped and displayed on the second normal symbol display unit 12, the pachinko machine 1 enters the second normal hit state, the second normal electric accessory 33 is released, and the game ball is won. Is possible. Further, the opened second ordinary electric accessory 33 is closed when a predetermined time elapses or when four game balls are won.

  Next, when a game ball wins the second ordinary electric accessory 33, a third ordinary hit determination is performed. In the third ordinary hit determination, the probability of determining “win” is 100%. Then, when the third normal symbol indicating the hit is stopped and displayed on the third normal symbol display unit 13, the pachinko machine 1 enters the third normal hit state, and the third normal electric accessory 34 is released. Further, the opened third ordinary electric accessory 34 is closed when a predetermined time elapses or four game balls are won.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is notified when the fourth normal symbol display unit 14 performs a hit variation or when the first normal symbol display unit 11 performs a hit variation during a hit game. The lamp 55 is turned on to notify the player that it will win. When the winning variation of the symbol that triggered the advancement is completed and the symbol indicating the winning is stopped, the warning lamp 55 is blinked and then turned off to start the winning game. If the other symbol that is not the symbol that triggered the notice is hit and the symbol is stopped and displayed while the notice lamp 55 is lit, the notice lamp 55 is flashed and then turned on again. Until the next winning game is executed, the notice lamp 55 is caused to emit light weaker than the normal lighting to notify that the winning game continues.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 40 includes a main board 41, a power board 42, a sound board 43, an effect control board 44, a payout control board 45, an electrical decoration board 46, a relay board 47, and a sub-integrated board 58. Has been. This control part 40 is provided in the back side (back side) of the pachinko machine 1 (refer FIG. 1).

  First, the main substrate 41 will be described. The main board 41 that performs main control of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a main board CPU unit 50 that performs various processes according to a program. The main board CPU unit 50 includes a CPU 51 for performing various arithmetic processes, a RAM 52 for temporarily storing data values generated during the arithmetic processes, a control program, initial values of various data, and other boards. And a ROM 53 that stores commands and the like for instructing these, and these are integrally molded as one LSI. Further, an interrupt signal generation circuit 57 is connected to the CPU unit 50, and the CPU 51 executes a control program stored in the ROM 53 every time an interrupt signal is input from the interrupt signal generation circuit 57. To do. Since an interrupt signal is output from the interrupt signal generation circuit 57 every 0.002 seconds (hereinafter abbreviated as “2 ms”), the control program is executed every 2 ms.

  The main board 41 is provided with an I / O interface 54, and the sub boards such as the sub integrated board 58, the payout control board 45, and the relay board 47 are connected to the main board 41 via the I / O interface 54. It is connected to the. The I / O interface 54 is connected to an output port 81 for outputting information of the pachinko machine 1 to a game hall management computer (not shown). The output port 81 is connected to the game hall management via a cable 82. Connected to a computer.

  Next, the power supply board 42 and the sub integrated board 58 will be described. The power supply board 42 is connected to sub-boards such as the main board 41, the electric decoration board 46, and the sub-integrated board 58, and supplies a stabilized DC power to the pachinko machine 1. The power supply substrate 42 is provided with a rectifier composed of a silicon diode bridge (not shown), a smoothing circuit composed of an electric field capacitor, a stabilization circuit composed of a regulator IC, and the like. Can be supplied to. The sub-integrated board 58 is provided with a CPU 581, a RAM 582, and a ROM 583, and is connected to the sound board 43, the effect control board 44, and the electrical decoration board 46. Then, in accordance with a command transmitted from the main board 41, comprehensive control such as production is performed.

  Next, the sound board 43, the effect control board 44, and the payout control board 45 will be described. The sound board 43 incorporates a CPU 43 a, an input interface (not shown), RAM and ROM, and is connected to a speaker 48. The sound generated by the speaker 48 is controlled in accordance with a command transmitted from the sub integrated board 58. The effect control board 44 incorporates a CPU 44 a, an input interface (not shown), a RAM, and a ROM, and controls the display screen 28 according to a command transmitted from the sub-integrated board 58. The payout control board 45 incorporates a CPU 45a, an input interface (not shown), RAM and ROM, and controls the prize ball payout device 49 in accordance with a command transmitted from the main board 41.

  Next, the illumination board 46 will be described. The illumination board 46 incorporates a CPU 46a, an input interface (not shown), RAM and ROM. The warning lamp 55, the first normal symbol display unit 11, the second normal symbol display unit 12, the third normal symbol display unit 13, the fourth normal symbol display unit 14, the first normal symbol memory number display LED 61, the second normal symbol display unit 13, It controls the symbol memory number display LED 62, the third normal symbol memory number display LED 63, the fourth normal symbol memory number display LED 64, and the illumination lamps 65 provided in large numbers on the game board 2 and the front frame 9.

  Next, the relay board 47 will be described. On the relay board 47, a first ordinary electric member opening solenoid 70 for opening / closing the opening / closing member of the first ordinary electric member 32 and a second ordinary electric member for opening / closing the opening / closing member of the second ordinary electric member 33 are provided. The fourth normal electric motor for opening / closing the opening / closing member of the third ordinary electric accessory 35 and the third ordinary electric accessory opening solenoid 72 for opening / closing the opening / closing member of the third ordinary electric accessory 34. The accessory release solenoid 73, the first start port switch 74 that is a proximity switch that detects a game ball won to the first start port 30, the fourth start port switch that detects the game ball won to the fourth start port 31, A first ordinary electric accessory switch 76 for detecting a game ball won in one ordinary electric accessory 32, a second ordinary electric accessory switch 77 for detecting a game ball won in a second ordinary electric accessory 33, and a third ordinary Won a prize in the electric equipment 34 And third ordinary electric won game switch 78 for detecting the game balls, fourth ordinary electric won game switch 79 for detecting the game balls winning the fourth ordinary electric won game 35 is connected. The relay board 47 relays wiring of switches and solenoids. In addition, when a game ball wins the start ports 30 and 31 and the ordinary electric accessories 32 to 35, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out.

  Next, the storage area of the RAM 52 of the main board 41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram showing the storage area of the RAM 52. As shown in FIG. 4, the RAM 52 has a counter storage area 5201 for storing various counters, and a winning ball flag storage area for storing a flag indicating whether or not a game ball has won each winning mouth or each electric accessory. 5202, a first ordinary hit relation information storage area 5203 for storing a random number acquired when winning a game ball to the first start port 30, a first reserved ball number storage area 5204 for storing a first normal symbol operation reserved ball number. , A fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area 5205 for storing a random number acquired at the time of winning a game ball to the fourth starting port 31, a fourth reserved ball number storage area 5206 for storing a fourth ordinary symbol operation reserved ball number, The second reserved ball number storage area 5207 for storing the second normal symbol operation reserved ball number, the third reserved ball number storage area 5208 for storing the third normal symbol operation reserved ball number, and the main board 41 If the substrate 58, the payout control board 45, the command relation storage area 5209 for storing a control command to be output to the relay board 47, the flag relation storage area 5210 for storing various flags. Further, the RAM 52 is provided with various storage areas not shown.

  Next, each counter stored in the counter storage area 5201 of the RAM 52 will be described. The counter stored in the RAM 52 includes a random number acquisition counter for acquiring a random number, a timer counter for measuring time, a winning ball counter for counting the number of winning balls, and the like.

  First, the random number acquisition counter will be described. Examples of the random number acquisition counter include a first normal hit determination counter, a first fluctuation pattern determination counter, and a fourth normal hit determination counter. The values of these counters are set at regular intervals (for example, in the counter update process of the main process (S12, see FIG. 7)) that is executed based on the interrupt signal from the interrupt signal generation circuit 57 (see FIG. 3). , A predetermined amount (for example, “1”) is added every 2 ms). Each counter has a minimum value (lower limit value) and a maximum value (upper limit value), and is configured to circulate in a numerical value in a range from the minimum value to the maximum value. In other words, if the counter value becomes the same as the maximum value as a result of the update, the counter value takes the minimum value in the next update. In each random number acquisition counter, “0” is stored as an initial value when the pachinko machine 1 is activated. When the value is rounded to the same value as the initial value “0” by updating, a new initial value is set. Acquired and “1” is added to the initial value. This new initial value is repeatedly executed while the CPU 51 does not perform the main process (see FIG. 7) (until the main process ends and a new main process is started by an interrupt signal). A random number generated by an initial value random number process (a process for generating a random number by a predetermined algorithm) not shown is used.

  For example, the maximum value of the first ordinary hit determination counter used for determining the first ordinary hit is “129”, and the minimum value is “0”. Then, “1” is added every interrupt (every 2 ms), and when it becomes “130” or more, it returns to “0”. When the random number generated last time by the initial value random number processing is “18”, “0” is added to “1”, “2”, and when it becomes “18”, a new one is added again. An initial value is acquired, and “1” is added to the initial value. These random number acquisition counters are used in a first normal symbol process (see FIG. 8), a fourth normal symbol process (see FIG. 10), and the like of the main process described later.

  Next, the timer counter will be described. The timer counter is a counter used for measuring time, and a predetermined value is stored as an initial value at the start of time measurement. For example, when measuring 1 second, “500” is stored as an initial value. Then, “1” is subtracted by “1” in the counter update process (S12, see FIG. 7) performed every 2 ms, which is the interval of interrupt signal generation, and it is determined that the time is being measured unless the value is “0”. When the value becomes “0”, it is determined that a predetermined time has elapsed. The value of the timer counter is programmed not to be updated after it becomes “0”.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a large number of timer counters, but the first normal symbol measuring time is measured while any of the four ordinary electric accessories 32 to 35 is opened. The values of the normal symbol variation time counter and the fourth ordinary symbol variation time counter that measures the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol are set so as not to be updated. Therefore, the fluctuation time of these two normal symbols takes longer time than usual during the jackpot game in which the ordinary electric actors 32 to 35 are frequently opened. As a result, the change of the first normal symbol or the fourth normal symbol that has started to hit during the jackpot game can be ended after the jackpot game ends, and the number of game balls to be paid out is prevented from being reduced by duplication of the jackpot game. ing.

  Next, the winning ball counter will be described. The winning ball counter is used to count the number of game balls that have won a prize in the ordinary electric accessories 32 to 35 during one opening operation. The initial value of this counter is “0”, and every time a winning is confirmed in the first to fourth electric ordinary moving object processes (see FIGS. 9, 11, 13, and 15) of the main process described later. "1" is added to. Then, it is initialized when the ordinary electric accessories 32 to 35 are closed.

  Next, the first ordinary hit relation information storage area 5203 of the RAM 52 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram showing the first ordinary hit relation information storage area 5203 of the RAM 52. The first ordinary hit relation information storage area 5203 is used in a first ordinary symbol process (see FIG. 8) of the main process described later. As shown in FIG. 5, a determination area and first to fourth storage areas are provided in the first normal hit relation information storage area 5203, and the first to fourth storage areas are connected to the first start port 30. A random number acquired for a game ball (first reserved ball) that has won a prize and has not yet been notified of the result of the first normal hit determination is stored. In the determination area, the result of the first normal hit determination currently being performed and a random number based on the first normal hit game are stored.

  In each of the determination area and the first to fourth storage areas, a first normal random number field in which the value of the first normal hit determination counter is stored, and a first fluctuation pattern determination counter value in the first are stored. A variation pattern determination random number column is provided. When the winning of the game ball to the first start port 30 is confirmed, each value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the value (first reserved ball number) in the first reserved ball number storage area 5204 of the RAM 52, Based on this value, the first normal hit determination and the first variation pattern are determined. Here, the first variation pattern determines the variation time of the first ordinary symbol displayed on the first ordinary symbol display unit 11, and the content and time of the effect by the display screen 28 etc. performed in synchronization therewith. A plurality of first variation patterns are stored in a first normal symbol variation pattern storage area 5304 of the ROM 53 described later. Then, one of the plurality of first variation patterns is determined according to the value stored in the first variation pattern determination random number column and the result of the first normal hit determination. Note that there are only two variation patterns of the fourth ordinary symbol, a variation pattern at the time of the fourth ordinary symbol and a variation pattern at the time of deviation. Therefore, although not shown, the variation pattern determining random number field is not provided in the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area 5205 of the RAM 52, and the determination area and the fourth ordinary hit random number field in the first to fourth storage areas are not provided. Only the value of the fourth ordinary hit determination counter is stored.

  Next, the storage area of the ROM 53 of the main board 41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram showing the storage area of the ROM 53. The ROM 53 stores an initial setting storage area 5301 for storing initial values stored in each storage area when the pachinko machine 1 is reset, and a control for storing various programs for the CPU 51 to control the pachinko machine 1. A program storage area 5302, a control command table storage area 5303 for storing a table of control commands output from the main board 41 to the sub-integrated board 58, etc., and a first normal symbol in which a variation pattern of the first normal symbol is stored A variation pattern storage area 5304 and a determination table storage area 5305 for storing various tables that are referred to when normal hit determination or the like is performed are provided. Further, the ROM 53 is provided with various storage areas not shown.

  Next, details of the operation of the main board 41 of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the main process in the main board 41, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the first ordinary symbol process performed in the main process, and FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the first ordinary electric accessory process. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the fourth ordinary symbol process performed in the main process, and FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the fourth ordinary electric accessory process. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the second ordinary symbol process performed in the main process, and FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the second ordinary electric accessory process. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the third ordinary symbol process performed in the main process, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the third ordinary electric accessory process, and FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the warning lamp control process. is there. Hereinafter, each step of the flowchart is abbreviated as “S”.

  The control of the pachinko machine 1 is performed by a control program stored in the control program storage area 5302 of the ROM 53. The main process of the control program is executed by the CPU 51 when the CPU 51 senses an interrupt signal generated by the interrupt signal generation circuit 57 (see FIG. 3). Since the interrupt signal is generated at regular intervals (2 ms in the present embodiment), the main process is repeatedly executed every 2 ms.

  First, main processing performed on the main board 41 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, when the main process is started by sensing an interrupt signal, first, a command output process is performed (S10). In this command output process, a control command is output to the sub-integrated board 58, the payout control board 45, the relay board 47, etc. via the I / O interface 54. The control commands include display control of the display screen 28, control of fluctuation and stop of the normal symbol display units 11 to 14, control of the operation of the warning lamp 55, control of generation of sound effects from the speaker 48, and via the relay board 47. There are various control commands such as a command for controlling the opening / closing of the opening / closing member of the electric accessory and a command for controlling the payout of the prize ball via the payout control board 45. The control command output here is a control command stored as an output command in the command relation storage area 5209 of the RAM 52 in the main process executed last time.

  Next, a switch reading process is performed (S11). In the switch reading process, a process of detecting a winning of a game ball to the first start port 30, the fourth start port 31, and the ordinary electric accessories 32 to 35 is performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 74, the fourth start port switch 75, and the ordinary electric accessory switches 76 to 79 (see FIG. 3). When a game ball is detected, the flag corresponding to each switch stored in the winning ball flag storage area 5202 (see FIG. 4) of the RAM 52 is turned ON. At the start of the switch reading process, all flags in the winning ball flag storage area are reset.

  Next, a counter update process is performed (S12). As described above, in this counter update process, each value of the random number acquisition counter stored in the counter storage area 5201 of the RAM 52 is added by a predetermined amount, and each value of the timer counter is subtracted by a predetermined amount. Here, as described above, while one of the four ordinary electric accessories 32 to 35 is open, the first ordinary symbol variation time counter for measuring the variation time of the first ordinary symbol, and the fourth ordinary The value of the fourth normal symbol variation time counter for measuring the symbol variation time is not updated. Thereby, the change of the 1st normal symbol or the 4th normal symbol which started the hit fluctuation during the jackpot game is ended after the jackpot game is ended.

  Next, a first ordinary electric accessory process is performed (S13). In this first ordinary electric accessory processing, when the result is the first ordinary hit and the result is stopped and displayed on the first ordinary symbol display unit 11, the game ball can be awarded to the first ordinary electric accessory 32. As described above, the control for opening the first ordinary electric accessory 32 is performed. That is, control for the first normal hit game is performed. This first ordinary electric accessory process will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, a first normal symbol process is performed (S14). In this first normal symbol process, when a game ball wins at the first start port 30, a random number is acquired and the first normal symbol display or the display of the first normal symbol displayed on the first normal symbol display unit 11 is obtained. Control is performed. This first normal symbol process will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, a fourth ordinary electric accessory process is performed (S15). In the fourth ordinary electric accessory processing, when the result is the fourth ordinary hit and the result is stopped and displayed on the fourth ordinary symbol display unit 14, the game ball can win the fourth ordinary electric accessory 35. As described above, the control for opening the fourth ordinary electric accessory 35 is performed. That is, control for the fourth ordinary hit game is performed. The fourth ordinary electric accessory process will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, a fourth normal symbol process is performed (S16). In this fourth normal symbol process, when a game ball wins at the fourth starting port 31, a random number is acquired, and the fourth normal symbol displayed on the fourth normal symbol display unit 14 is determined per fourth normal symbol. Control is performed. The fourth normal symbol process will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the second ordinary electric accessory processing is performed (S17). In this second ordinary electric accessory processing, when the symbol indicating the second ordinary winning combination is stopped and displayed on the second ordinary symbol display unit 12, the game ball can be awarded to the second ordinary electric accessory 33. Then, the control for opening the second ordinary electric accessory 33 is performed. That is, control for the second ordinary hit game is performed. This second ordinary electric accessory process will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the second normal symbol process is performed (S18). In the second ordinary symbol processing, when a game ball wins the first ordinary electric accessory 32 or the fourth ordinary electric accessory 35, the second ordinary symbol displayed on the second ordinary symbol display unit 12 is changed. Then, a control for confirming and displaying a symbol indicating a hit is performed. This second normal symbol process will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, a third ordinary electric accessory process is performed (S19). In this third ordinary electric accessory processing, when the symbol indicating the third ordinary winning is stopped and displayed on the third ordinary symbol display unit 13, the game ball can be awarded to the third ordinary electric accessory 34. Then, control for opening the third ordinary electric accessory 34 is performed. That is, control for the third ordinary hit game is performed. This third ordinary electric accessory process will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, a third normal symbol process is performed (S20). In this third ordinary symbol process, when a game ball wins the second ordinary electric accessory 33, the third ordinary symbol displayed on the third ordinary symbol display unit 13 is changed, and the symbol indicating the winning is confirmed and displayed. Control is performed. This third normal symbol process will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, a warning lamp control process is performed (S21). In the pachinko machine 1, when the first normal symbol display unit 11 or the fourth normal symbol display unit 14 performs a hit variation indicating a hit after the end of the change, the normal symbol indicating the hit is displayed. The player may be notified in advance of the change. In the notice lamp control process, a command for instructing the operation of the notice lamp 55 (see FIG. 2) for making a notice is stored. This command is transmitted to the illumination board 46 via the sub-integrated board 58 in the command output process (S10) of the main process to be performed next. Details of this will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, a payout process (S22) for paying out prize balls and an error check (S23) are performed. If an error has occurred in the pachinko machine 1, an error is displayed on the display screen 28, the illumination lamp 65 is lit or blinked, or an error sound is generated on the speaker 48. Therefore, an error command for transmission to the sub-integrated board 58 in the command output process of S10 is stored in the command relation storage area 5209 of the RAM 52. When the error chucking is finished, the main process is finished. When the interrupt signal is received from the interrupt signal generation circuit 57, the main process is executed again from the beginning.

  Next, various flags used in the main process will be described. The flag-related storage area 5210 of the RAM 52 has a jackpot gaming state flag, a first operation end flag, a fourth operation end flag, a first variation flag, a second variation flag, a third variation flag, a fourth variation flag, and a first release. There are a flag, a second release flag, a third release flag, a fourth release flag, a first notice flag, a fourth notice flag, a first ordinary hit start flag, and a fourth ordinary hit start flag.

  The jackpot game state flag is stored as “ON” during the first jackpot game executed with the first ordinary hit and during the fourth jackpot game executed with the fourth ordinary hit. Otherwise, “0” is stored and “OFF” is set. The first operation end flag stores “1” when the opening / closing operation of the first ordinary electric accessory 32 executed once due to one first ordinary hit is completed, and “1” is stored. “ON”, otherwise “0” is stored and “OFF”. The first variation flag is a flag indicating the variation state of the first ordinary symbol, the second variation flag is a second ordinary symbol, the third variation flag is a third ordinary symbol, and the fourth variation flag is a fourth ordinary symbol. If the symbol fluctuates, “1” is stored and turned “ON”, otherwise “0” is stored and turned “OFF”. The first release flag is the first ordinary electric accessory 32, the second release flag is the second ordinary electric accessory 33, the third release flag is the third ordinary electric accessory 34, and the fourth release flag is the fourth ordinary electric accessory. It is a flag indicating the open / close state of the accessory 35, and “1” is stored and “ON” during opening, and “0” is stored and “OFF” during closing.

  The first notice flag is set to “ON” when “1” is stored and “ON” when a notice operation is performed to notify the player that the symbol will be stopped when the first normal symbol ends. In the case of not performing “0”, “0” is stored and “OFF” is set. In addition, the fourth notice flag stores “1” and is turned “ON” when a notice operation is performed to notify the player that the winning symbol is stopped and displayed when the variation of the fourth ordinary symbol ends, When the advance notice operation is not performed, “0” is stored and “OFF” is set. The first normal hit start flag is a flag for changing or extinguishing the mode of operation of the notice lamp 55 that is performing the notice operation, triggered by the start of the first normal hit game. Is started and “1” is stored and turned “ON”, and otherwise “0” is stored and “OFF”. The fourth normal hit start flag is a flag for changing or extinguishing the operation mode of the notice lamp 55 that is performing the notice operation, triggered by the start of the fourth normal hit game. It is set to “ON” when the operation mode is changed after being started, and is set to “OFF” otherwise.

  Next, details of the first normal symbol process (S14) of the main process will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, in this first normal symbol process, a first normal hit determination, a command for controlling the first normal symbol display unit 11, and the like are performed. In the first normal symbol process, the variation pattern is determined to control the effect performed by the display screen 28, the speaker 48, and the illumination lamp, and the command transmitted to the sub integrated board 58 is stored. This is omitted for the sake of simplicity.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the first normal symbol process of the main process is started, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 30 (S31). In the main process switch reading process (S11, see FIG. 7), when a winning of a game ball is detected by the first starting port switch 74 provided in the first starting port 30, a winning ball flag storage area 5202 is obtained. The corresponding flag is “ON”. If it is not “ON” (S31: NO), the game ball has not won the first starting port 30, so the process proceeds to S35 as it is.

  When the flag corresponding to the first start port switch 74 is “ON” (S31: YES), since the game ball has won the first start port 30, a random number for the game ball is acquired, It is stored in the first ordinary hit relation information storage area 5203 (see FIG. 5). However, the number of first normal symbol actuated reserve balls (hereinafter referred to as “first reserve balls”) that can store random numbers is four. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the value of the first reserved ball number storage area 5204 in the RAM 52 is “4” (S32). If it is “4” (S32: YES), this game ball is determined. Since the random number cannot be stored, the process proceeds to S35.

  When the value of the first reserved ball number storage area 5204 is not “4”, that is, when the first reserved ball number is any one of “0” to “3” (S32: NO), the first reserved ball number “1” is added to the value in the storage area 5204 (S33). A random number is stored in the storage area of the number corresponding to the value of the first reserved ball number storage area 5204 among the first to fourth storage areas of the first ordinary hit relation information storage area 5203. Specifically, the value of the first ordinary hit determination counter is stored in the first ordinary hit random number column, and the value of the first variation pattern determining counter is stored in the first variation pattern determining random number column (S34).

  Next, in order to prevent a new first jackpot game from being started while the ordinary electric accessory is being opened, it is determined whether or not all the ordinary electric features 32 to 35 are closed (S35). . This determination is made by determining whether or not all of the first to fourth release flags are set to “OFF”, and when even one of the ordinary electric accessories is opened (S35: NO) ), The process returns to the main process. When it is determined that all the electric accessories are closed (S35: YES), whether or not the first normal symbol is changing is determined by the first change flag (S36).

  When the first fluctuation flag is “OFF” and the first normal symbol is not changing (S36: NO), the first normal hit determination is performed. Therefore, it is confirmed whether or not there is a game ball to be subjected to the first normal hit determination (S37). If the value in the first reserved ball number storage area 5204 is not equal to or greater than “1” (S37: NO), there is no game ball to be subjected to the first normal hit determination, and the process directly returns to the main process. If it is “1” or more (S37: YES), there is a game ball to be subjected to the first normal hit determination, so the value in the first reserved ball number storage area 5204 is decremented by “1” (S38). The value stored in the normal hit relation information storage area 5203 is shifted. That is, the random number stored in the first storage area is shifted to the determination area, the random number stored in the second to fourth storage areas is shifted to the storage area one number lower, and the value in the fourth storage area Is cleared (S39).

  Next, if the random number stored in the determination area indicates “first normal hit”, the first determination result designation command indicating “win” indicates “miss” and the first determination indicates “out”. The result designation command is stored in the command relation storage area 5209 (S40). This first determination result designation command is sub-integrated in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 7) of the main process to be performed next in order to display the result of the first normal hit determination on the first normal symbol display unit 11. Output to the substrate 58. When this command is output, the first normal symbol starts to change. Next, the variation time of the first ordinary symbol is stored in the first ordinary symbol variation time counter (S41). There are a plurality of types of variation times for the first normal symbol, and the variation time is determined according to the variation pattern determined by the value of the first variation pattern determination counter. Then, “1” indicating that the first normal symbol is changing is stored in the first change flag and set to “ON” (S42).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit gaming state is in effect and the result of the first normal hit determination is “first normal win” (S43). If it is a new first normal hit in the jackpot game state (S43: YES), the player is notified that the first jackpot game will be started after the end of the change of the first normal symbol. Therefore, “1” is stored in the first notice flag and set to “ON” (S44), and the process returns to the main process. On the other hand, when it is not a new first normal hit in the jackpot gaming state (S43: NO), the jackpot notice is not performed, and the process directly returns to the main process.

  In the first normal symbol processing to be performed next, since the first variation flag is “ON” and the first ordinary symbol is varying (S36: YES), the variation time of the first ordinary symbol is changed. A determination is made as to whether or not the time has elapsed (S47). If the value of the first normal symbol variation time counter set in S41 is not “0” and the variation time has not yet elapsed (S47: NO), the variation of the first ordinary symbol display unit 11 is continued. The Therefore, the first normal symbol process is terminated and the process returns to the main process. Thereafter, the main process is repeatedly performed, and when the value of the first normal symbol variation time counter becomes “0” (S47: YES), the first normal symbol stop command for stopping the variation of the first normal symbol Is stored (S48), and "0" indicating that the first normal symbol is not changing is stored in the first change flag and set to "OFF" (S49).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the first normal hit determination is “first normal hit” (S50). If it is “out of” (S50: NO), the process directly returns to the main process. On the other hand, when it is “first normal hit” (S50: YES), “1” indicating that the jackpot game is being played is stored in the jackpot game state flag and set to “ON” (S51). “0” indicating that the opening / closing operation of the first ordinary electric accessory 32 has not ended is stored in the first operation end flag and set to “OFF” (S52). Next, a determination is made as to whether or not the advance notice of the first ordinary hit is being made (S53). If the first notice flag is “OFF” and it is determined that the first ordinary hit is not being announced (S53: NO), whether or not the fourth ordinary hit is being announced. Is determined (S54), and if no notice is given (S54: NO), the process returns to the main process. On the other hand, if at least one of the first notice flag and the fourth notice flag is “ON” and it is determined that the notice is being made (S53: YES or S54: YES), the notice lamp 55 In order to change or end the operation mode, “1” is stored in the first normal hit start flag to be “ON” (S55), and the process returns to the main process.

  Next, details of the first normal electric accessory process (S13) of the main process will be described with reference to FIG. In the first ordinary electric accessory process, a process related to opening and closing of the first ordinary electric accessory 32 is performed. As shown in FIG. 9, when the first ordinary electric accessory process of the main process is started, it is determined by the jackpot game state flag whether or not the jackpot game is being played (S61). When the jackpot game state flag is “OFF” and it is determined that the jackpot game is not in progress (S61: NO), the process returns to the main process without performing the process related to the first ordinary electric accessory 32. When the big hit game state flag is “ON” (S61: YES), it is determined whether or not the operation of the first ordinary electric accessory 32 is ended by the first operation end flag (S62). If the first operation end flag is “ON” (S62: YES), the opening / closing operation of the first ordinary electric accessory 32 to be executed has ended, and the process directly returns to the main process. When the first operation end flag is “OFF” (S62: NO), it is determined whether or not the first ordinary electric accessory 32 is being opened (S63).

  If the first opening flag is “OFF” and it is determined that the first ordinary electric accessory 32 is closed (S63: NO), the first ordinary electric accessory 32 is opened. The first ordinary electric accessory release command for this is stored in the command relation storage area 5209 (S64). Next, the maximum opening time of the first ordinary electric accessory 32 (hereinafter referred to as “first opening time”) is stored in the first ordinary electric accessory opening time counter (S65). “1” indicating that it is open is stored in the first release flag and is set to “ON” (S66), and the process returns to the main process.

  In the first ordinary electric accessory process to be performed next, the first release flag is “ON”, and the first ordinary electric accessory 32 is being opened (S63: YES). A determination is made as to whether the time has passed (S67). If the value of the first ordinary electric accessory opening time counter set in S65 is not “0” and the first opening time has not elapsed (S67: NO), the game is sent to the first ordinary electric accessory 32. It is determined whether or not the ball has won (S68). In the main process switch reading process (S11, see FIG. 7), when the winning of the game ball is detected by the first ordinary electric accessory switch 76 and the corresponding flag is ON (S68: YES), “1” is added to the first winning ball counter which counts the number of game balls won to the first ordinary electric accessory 32 (S69), and it is determined whether or not the first winning ball number is four. Is performed (S70). If the game ball has not won the first ordinary electric accessory 32 (S68: NO), the process proceeds to S70 as it is.

  Next, based on the value of the first winning ball number counter, it is determined whether or not the first winning ball number is four (S70). If the number of first winning balls is 3 or less (S70: NO), the first ordinary electric accessory 32 is kept open, and the process returns to the main process. On the other hand, when the number of first winning balls is 4 or more while the main process is repeatedly executed (S70: YES), or when the first opening time has elapsed (S67: YES), the first A first ordinary electric accessory closing command for closing the ordinary electric accessory 32 is stored (S71). Next, “0” indicating that the first ordinary electric accessory 32 is closed is stored in the first release flag to be “OFF” (S72), and the operation of the first ordinary electric accessory 32 is completed. Is stored in the first operation end flag and is set to “OFF” (S73), the first ordinary electric accessory process is ended, and the process returns to the main process. Note that when the first ordinary electric accessory 32 is closed, the value of the first winning ball counter is initialized to “0”.

  Next, details of the fourth normal symbol process (S16) of the main process will be described with reference to FIG. In the fourth normal symbol process, a process for determining the fourth normal symbol and storing a command for controlling the fourth normal symbol display unit 14 and the like are performed, but the process of the variation pattern for controlling the production will be described. Is omitted. First, when the fourth normal symbol process is started, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the fourth starting port 31 (S81). If the flag corresponding to the fourth start port switch 75 is “OFF” and it is determined that no game ball has been won in the fourth start port 31 (S81: NO), the determination is directly made to S85. Transition.

  When the flag corresponding to the fourth start port switch 75 is “ON” (S81: YES), it is determined whether or not the value of the fourth reserved ball number storage area 5206 of the RAM 52 is “4”. Is performed (S82). If it is “4” (S82: YES), since the random number for this game ball cannot be stored, the process proceeds to S85 as it is.

  When the value of the fourth reserved ball number storage area 5206 is not “4”, that is, when the first reserved ball number is any one of “0” to “3” (S82: NO), the fourth reserved ball number “1” is added to the value of the storage area 5206 (S83). Then, the value of the fourth ordinary hit determination counter is stored in the storage area of the number corresponding to the value of the fourth reserved ball number storage area 5206 among the first to fourth storage areas of the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area 5205. (S84). Here, the variation pattern of the fourth ordinary symbol is different from the variation pattern of the first ordinary symbol, and there are only two types, the variation pattern of the fourth ordinary symbol, and the variation pattern of the fourth ordinary symbol. There is no random number to do this. However, three or more types of the variation patterns may be provided and determined by random numbers.

  Next, in order to prevent a new fourth big hit game from being started while the ordinary electric accessory is being opened, it is determined whether or not all the ordinary electric actors 32 to 35 are closed (S85). . This determination is made by determining whether or not all of the first to fourth opening flags are set to “OFF”, and when even one of the ordinary electric accessories is opened (S85: NO) ), The process returns to the main process. If it is determined that all the electric accessories are closed (S85: YES), it is determined whether or not the fourth normal symbol is changing based on the fourth change flag (S86).

  When the fourth variation flag is “OFF” and the fourth normal symbol is not changing (S86: NO), it is confirmed whether or not there is a game ball to be subjected to the fourth ordinary hit determination. (S87). If the value of the fourth reserved ball number storage area 5206 is not equal to or greater than “1” (S87: NO), there is no game ball to be determined for the fourth normal hit, and the process directly returns to the main process. If it is “1” or more (S87: YES), the value in the fourth reserved ball number storage area 5206 is subtracted from “1” (S88), and the value stored in the fourth ordinary hit relation information storage area 5205 is 1. The number is shifted to the younger numbered area (S89).

  Then, if the random number stored in the judgment area indicates “fourth normal hit”, the fourth judgment result designation command indicating “hit” indicates “miss” and the fourth judgment indicates “miss”. The result designation command is stored in the command relation storage area 5209 (S90). This fourth determination result designation command is a sub-integration in a command output process (S10, see FIG. 7) of the next main process to display the result of the fourth normal hit determination on the fourth normal symbol display unit 14. Output to the substrate 58. When this command is output, the fourth ordinary symbol starts to change. Next, the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol is stored in the fourth ordinary symbol variation time counter (S91). This variation time is fixed to 40 seconds when the determination result is “fourth ordinary hit”, and is fixed to 1 second when the determination result is “out”. Then, “1” indicating that the fourth normal symbol is changing is stored in the fourth change flag and set to “ON” (S92).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the fourth normal hit determination is “fourth normal hit” (S93). When it is “fourth ordinary hit” (S93: YES), the player is notified that the fourth big hit game will be started after the end of the change of the fourth ordinary symbol. Therefore, the fourth notice flag is set to “ON” (S94), and the process returns to the main process. On the other hand, when the determination result is “out of” (S93: NO), the jackpot notice is not performed, and the process directly returns to the main process.

  In the fourth ordinary symbol process to be performed next, the fourth variation flag is “ON” and the fourth ordinary symbol is varying (S86: YES). Therefore, the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol is changed. A determination is made as to whether or not the time has elapsed (S97). If the value of the fourth normal symbol variation time counter set in S91 is not “0” and the variation time has not yet elapsed (S97: NO), the variation of the fourth ordinary symbol display unit 14 is continued. The Therefore, the fourth normal symbol process is terminated and the process returns to the main process. After that, the main process is repeated, and when the value of the fourth normal symbol variation time counter becomes “0” (S97: YES), the fourth normal symbol stop command for stopping the variation of the fourth normal symbol Is stored (S98), "0" indicating that the fourth normal symbol is not changing is stored in the fourth changing flag and is set to "OFF" (S99).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the fourth normal hit determination is “fourth normal hit” (S100). If it is “out” (S100: NO), the process returns to the main process. On the other hand, if it is “fourth normal hit” (S100: YES), “1” indicating that the jackpot game is being played is stored in the jackpot game state flag and set to “ON” (S101). “0” indicating that the opening / closing operation of the fourth ordinary electric accessory 35 has not ended is stored in the fourth operation end flag and set to “OFF” (S102). Then, in order to change or end the notice operation being executed by the notice lamp 55, “1” is stored in the fourth ordinary hit start flag and set to “ON” (S103), and the fourth ordinary symbol process is finished. The process returns to the main process.

  Next, details of the fourth ordinary electric accessory process (S15) of the main process will be described with reference to FIG. In the fourth ordinary electric accessory process, a process related to opening and closing of the fourth ordinary electric accessory 35 is performed. As shown in FIG. 11, when the fourth ordinary electric accessory process of the main process is started, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played based on the big hit game state flag (S111). When the jackpot game state flag is “OFF” and it is determined that the jackpot game is not being played (S111: NO), the process returns to the main process without performing the process related to the fourth ordinary electric accessory 35. When the big hit game state flag is “ON” (S111: YES), it is determined whether or not the operation of the fourth ordinary electric accessory 35 is ended by the fourth operation end flag (S112). If the fourth operation end flag is “ON” (S112: YES), the opening / closing operation of the fourth ordinary electric accessory 35 to be executed is ended, and the process returns to the main process. When the fourth operation end flag is “OFF” (S112: NO), it is determined whether or not the fourth ordinary electric accessory 35 is being opened (S113).

  If the fourth open flag is “OFF” and it is determined that the fourth ordinary electric accessory 35 is closed (S113: NO), the fourth ordinary electric accessory 35 is opened. For this purpose, the fourth ordinary electric accessory release command is stored in the command relation storage area 5209 (S114). Next, the maximum opening time of the fourth ordinary electric accessory 35 (hereinafter referred to as “fourth opening time”) is stored in the fourth ordinary electric accessory opening time counter (S115). “1” indicating that it is open is stored in the fourth open flag and is set to “ON” (S116), and the process returns to the main process.

  In the fourth ordinary electric accessory process to be performed next, the fourth release flag is “ON”, and the fourth ordinary electric accessory 35 is being opened (S113: YES). A determination is made as to whether the time has elapsed (S117). If the value of the fourth ordinary electric accessory opening time counter set in S115 is not “0” and the fourth opening time has not elapsed (S117: NO), the game is played to the fourth ordinary electric accessory 35. It is determined whether or not the ball has won (S118). If the flag corresponding to the fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 79 is ON (S118: YES), a fourth winning ball counter that counts the number of game balls won to the fourth ordinary electric accessory 35. “1” is added to (S119), and it is determined whether or not the number of fourth winning balls is four (S120). If the game ball has not won the fourth ordinary electric accessory 35 (S118: NO), the process proceeds to S120 as it is.

  Next, based on the value of the fourth winning ball number counter, it is determined whether or not the fourth winning ball number is four (S120). When the number of fourth winning balls is three or less (S120: NO), the fourth ordinary electric accessory 35 is kept open, and the process directly returns to the main process. On the other hand, if the number of fourth winning balls is four or more (S120: YES) or the fourth opening time has elapsed (S117: YES) while the main process is repeatedly executed, the fourth A fourth ordinary electric accessory closing command for closing the ordinary electric accessory 35 is stored (S121). Next, “0” indicating that the fourth ordinary electric accessory 35 is closed is stored in the fourth release flag to be “OFF” (S122), and the operation of the fourth ordinary electric accessory 35 is finished. Is stored in the fourth operation end flag and is set to “OFF” (S123), the fourth ordinary electric accessory process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process. Note that when the fourth ordinary electric accessory 35 is closed, the value of the fourth winning ball counter is initialized to “0”.

  Next, details of the second normal symbol process (S18) of the main process will be described with reference to FIG. In the second ordinary symbol processing, processing such as storage of a command for controlling the second ordinary symbol display unit 12 is performed. As shown in FIG. 12, when the second normal symbol process of the main process is started, a determination is made as to whether or not a game ball has won the first normal electric accessory 32 or the fourth normal electric accessory 35. (S121). In this determination, among the flags stored in the winning ball flag storage area 5202, the value of the flag corresponding to the first ordinary electric accessory switch 76 and the value of the flag corresponding to the fourth ordinary electric accessory switch 79 are used. If any of the flags is “OFF” (S121: NO), the process proceeds to S124 as it is. If any of the flags is “ON” (S121: YES), the second ordinary symbol actuated holding ball (hereinafter referred to as “second holding ball”) is determined by the value of the second reserved ball number storage area 5207. Is determined to be “4” (S122). If it is “4” (S122: YES), since the random number for this game ball cannot be stored, the process proceeds to S124 as it is. On the other hand, when the second reserved ball number is not “4” (S122: NO), “1” is added to the value of the second reserved ball number storage area 5207 (S123).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the second normal symbol is changing based on the second change flag (S124). If the second variation flag is “OFF” and it is determined that the variation is not occurring (S124: NO), processing for starting the variation of the second normal symbol is performed. However, since the variation of the second normal symbol does not start while the second ordinary electric accessory 33 is opened, it is determined by the second release flag whether or not the second ordinary electric accessory 33 is being opened. (S125). If it is open (S125: YES), the process returns to the main process, and if it is closed (S125: NO), it is confirmed whether or not there is a game ball that triggers the start of variation of the second normal symbol. (S126). If the value of the second reserved ball number storage area 5207 is “0” (S126: NO), there is no game ball that triggers the start of change, and the process directly returns to the main process. If it is “1” or more (S126: YES), the value of the second reserved ball number storage area 5207 is decremented by “1” (S127), and the second ordinary symbol variation start for starting the variation of the second ordinary symbol is started. The command is stored (S128). Then, in order to start measuring the variation time of the second ordinary symbol, the variation time is stored in the second ordinary symbol variation time counter (S129), and “1” indicating that the second ordinary symbol is varying is “1”. It is stored in the second variation flag and is set to “ON” (S130), and the process returns to the main process.

  In the second normal symbol process of the main process to be executed next, the second fluctuation flag is “ON” and the second normal symbol is fluctuating (S124: YES). A determination is made as to whether the time has passed (S133). If it is determined that the value of the second normal symbol variation time counter set in S129 is not “0” and the variation time has not yet elapsed (S133: NO), the variation of the second ordinary symbol variation is continued. Therefore, the second normal symbol process is terminated and the process returns to the main process.

  Then, when the main process is repeated and the value of the second normal symbol variation time counter becomes “0” (S133: YES), the second normal electric accessory game is completed and the second In order to stop the variation of the normal symbol, it is determined whether or not the game of the third ordinary electric accessory has been completed (S134). In this determination, the value of the third reserved ball number storage area 5208 is “0”, the third variation flag is “OFF”, and the third release flag is “OFF”. In addition, it is determined that all the games of the third ordinary electric accessory have ended. When it is determined that the game of the third ordinary electric accessory has not ended (S134: YES), since the variation of the second ordinary symbol is continued, the process directly returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that a series of third normal winning games are not being played (S134: NO), a second normal symbol stop command for stopping the variation of the second normal symbol is stored (S135). Next, “0” indicating that the second ordinary symbol is not fluctuating is stored in the second variation flag to be “OFF” (S136), and the second ordinary electric motor for opening the second ordinary electric accessory 33 is obtained. A bonus release command is stored in the command relation storage area 5209 (S137). Then, in order to measure the opening time of the second ordinary electric accessory 33 (hereinafter referred to as “second opening time”), a predetermined value is stored in the second ordinary electric accessory opening time counter (S138), “1” indicating that the second ordinary electric accessory 33 is opened is stored in the second opening flag and set to “ON” (S139), and the process returns to the main process.

  Next, details of the second ordinary electric accessory process (S17) of the main process will be described with reference to FIG. In the second ordinary electric accessory process, a process related to closing the second ordinary electric accessory 33 is performed. As shown in FIG. 13, when the second ordinary electric accessory process of the main process is started, it is determined whether or not the second ordinary electric accessory 33 is being opened by the second release flag ( S131). If the second release flag is “OFF” and the second ordinary electric accessory 33 is closed (S131: NO), the process returns to the main process.

  When it is determined that the second opening flag is “ON” and the second ordinary electric accessory 33 is being opened (S131: YES), it is determined whether or not the second opening time has elapsed. (S132). When it is determined that the value of the second ordinary electric accessory opening time counter set in S138 (see FIG. 12) is not “0” and the second opening time has not elapsed (S132: NO), It is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second ordinary electric accessory 33 (S133). If the flag corresponding to the second ordinary electric accessory switch 77 (see FIG. 3) is “ON” and it is determined that a game ball has won the second ordinary electric accessory 33 (S133). : YES), “1” is added to the second winning ball number counter for counting the number of game balls won in the second ordinary electric accessory 33 (S134), and whether the second winning ball number is four. A determination of whether or not is made (S135). On the other hand, if the game ball has not won the second ordinary electric accessory 33 (S133: NO), the process proceeds to S135 as it is.

  Next, based on the value of the second winning ball counter, it is determined whether or not the number of second winning balls is four (S135). If the number of second winning balls is three or less (S135: NO), the second ordinary electric accessory 33 is kept open, and the process returns to the main process. On the other hand, when the number of second winning balls is four or more while the main process is repeatedly executed (S135: YES), or when the second opening time has elapsed (S132: YES), the second A second ordinary electric accessory closing command for closing the ordinary electric accessory 33 is stored (S136). Then, “0” indicating that the second ordinary electric accessory 33 is closed is stored in the second release flag and is set to “OFF” (S137), and the second ordinary electric accessory process is terminated. Return to processing. Note that when the second ordinary electric accessory 33 is closed, the value of the second winning ball counter is initialized to “0”.

  Next, details of the third normal symbol process (S20) of the main process will be described with reference to FIG. In the third ordinary symbol process, a command for controlling the third ordinary symbol display unit 13, a command for opening the third ordinary electric accessory 34, a process for ending the jackpot gaming state, and the like are performed. . As shown in FIG. 14, when the third ordinary symbol process of the main process is started, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second ordinary electric accessory 33 (S141). In this determination, the flag value corresponding to the second ordinary electric accessory switch 77 is used among the flags stored in the winning ball flag storage area 5202, and when it is “OFF” (S141: NO) ), The process proceeds to S144. When the flag is “ON” (S141: YES), the third normal symbol actuated holding ball (hereinafter referred to as “third holding ball”) is set to “4” according to the value of the third reserved ball number storage area 5208. Is determined (S142). If it is “4” (S142: YES), since the random number for this game ball cannot be stored, the process proceeds to S144 as it is. On the other hand, when the third reserved ball number is not “4” (S142: NO), “1” is added to the value of the third reserved ball number storage area 5208 (S143).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the third normal symbol is changing based on the third change flag (S144). When the third variation flag is “OFF” and it is determined that the third variation flag is not varying (S144: NO), processing for starting variation of the third ordinary symbol is performed. However, since the variation of the third ordinary symbol does not start while the third ordinary electric accessory 34 is opened, it is determined by the third release flag whether or not the third ordinary electric accessory 34 is being opened. (S145). If it is open (S145: YES), the process returns to the main process, and if it is closed (S145: NO), it is confirmed whether or not there is a game ball that triggers the start of variation of the third normal symbol. (S146). If the value of the third reserved ball number storage area 5208 is “1” or more (S146: YES), the value of the third reserved ball number storage area 5208 is subtracted from “1” (S147), and the variation of the third ordinary symbol The third normal symbol variation start command for starting the program is stored (S148). Then, in order to start measuring the variation time of the third ordinary symbol, the variation time is stored in the third ordinary symbol variation time counter (S149), and “1” indicating that the third ordinary symbol is varying is displayed. It is stored in the third variation flag and set to “ON” (S150), and the process returns to the main process.

  If the third variation flag is “ON” and it is determined that the third ordinary symbol is changing (S144: YES), whether or not the third ordinary symbol variation time has elapsed. Is determined (S153). If the value of the third ordinary symbol variation time counter set in S149 is not “0” and the variation time has not elapsed (S153: NO), the third ordinary symbol variation is continued, The normal symbol process is terminated and the process returns to the main process.

  Then, when the main process is repeatedly performed and the value of the third normal symbol variation time counter becomes “0” (S153: YES), the third normal symbol stop for stopping the variation of the third normal symbol The command is stored (S154). Next, “0” indicating that the third ordinary symbol is not fluctuating is stored in the third variation flag to be “OFF” (S155), and the third ordinary electric motor for opening the third ordinary electric accessory 34 is obtained. A bonus release command is stored in the command relation storage area 5209 (S156). Then, in order to measure the opening time of the third ordinary electric accessory 34 (hereinafter referred to as “third opening time”), a predetermined value is stored in the third ordinary electric accessory opening time counter (S157), “1” indicating that the third ordinary electric accessory 34 is opened is stored in the third release flag and turned “ON” (S158), and the process returns to the main process.

  Further, when the third ordinary symbol is not changing (S144: NO), the third ordinary electric accessory is being closed (S145: NO), and the third number of reserved balls is “0” (S146: NO), there is no game ball that triggers the variation of the third ordinary symbol, and a series of third ordinary games are completed. Here, the jackpot game may end together with the third ordinary hit game, and in this case, it is necessary to perform a jackpot game end process. Therefore, it is first determined whether or not a big hit game is being played (S163). If the jackpot gaming state flag is “OFF” and the jackpot gaming state is not in effect (S163: NO), there is no process to be performed, so the third normal symbol process is terminated and the process returns to the main process.

  Further, when the jackpot gaming state flag is “ON” and it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is in effect (S163: YES), the first ordinary electric accessory 32 is activated by the first operation end flag. A determination is made as to whether or not the process has ended (S164). If the first operation end flag is “OFF” and the operation of the first ordinary electric accessory 32 has not ended (S164: NO), before the first ordinary electric accessory 32 is released in the first big hit game. Since the big hit game end process should not be performed, the third normal symbol process is ended as it is, and the process returns to the main process. Further, when the first operation end flag is “ON” (S164: YES), it is determined whether or not the operation of the fourth ordinary electric accessory 35 is ended by the fourth operation end flag. (S165). If the fourth operation end flag is “OFF” and the operation of the fourth ordinary electric accessory 35 is not ended (S165: NO), before the fourth ordinary electric accessory 35 is released in the fourth big hit game. Since the big hit game end process should not be performed, the process returns to the main process.

  When the fourth operation end flag is “ON” (S165: YES), it is determined whether or not the second reserved ball number is “1” or more (S166). If the value of the second reserved ball number storage area 5207 is equal to or greater than “1” (S166: YES), the series of third normal winning games only ends here, and the big hit game does not end. . If the value of the second reserved ball number storage area 5207 is “0” (S166: NO), there is no game ball for which the second normal hit determination has not been performed, and the game relating to all the electric accessories has ended. Therefore, “0” is stored in the jackpot game state flag and is set to “OFF” (S167), and the jackpot game of the pachinko machine 1 is ended. Thereafter, the third normal symbol process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process.

  Next, details of the third ordinary electric accessory process (S19) of the main process will be described with reference to FIG. In the third ordinary electric accessory process, a process related to closing the third ordinary electric accessory 34 is performed. As shown in FIG. 15, when the third ordinary electric accessory process of the main process is started, it is determined whether or not the third ordinary electric accessory 34 is being opened by the third release flag ( S161). If the third release flag is “OFF” and the third ordinary electric accessory 34 is closed (S161: NO), the process returns to the main process.

  When it is determined that the third release flag is “ON” and the third ordinary electric accessory 34 is being opened (S161: YES), it is determined whether or not the third release time has elapsed. (S162). When it is determined that the value of the third ordinary electric accessory opening time counter set in S157 (see FIG. 14) is not “0” and the third opening time has not elapsed (S162: NO), It is determined whether or not a game ball has won the third ordinary electric accessory 34 (S163). If the flag corresponding to the third ordinary electric accessory switch 78 (see FIG. 3) is “ON” and it is determined that a game ball has won the third ordinary electric accessory 34 (S163). : YES), “1” is added to the third winning ball counter for counting the number of game balls won in the third ordinary electric accessory 34 (S164), and the third winning ball number is seven. A determination of whether or not is made (S165). On the other hand, if the game ball has not won the third ordinary electric accessory 34 (S163: NO), the process proceeds to S165 as it is.

  Next, based on the value of the third winning ball counter, it is determined whether or not the third winning ball number is seven (S165). If the number of third winning balls is 6 or less (S165: NO), the third ordinary electric accessory 34 is kept open, and the process directly returns to the main process. On the other hand, if the number of third winning balls is 7 or more while the main process is repeatedly executed (S165: YES), or if the third opening time has elapsed (S162: YES), the third A third ordinary electric accessory closing command for closing the ordinary electric accessory 34 is stored (S166). Then, “0” indicating that the third ordinary electric accessory 34 is closed is stored in the third release flag and is set to “OFF” (S167), and the third ordinary electric accessory process is terminated, and the main Return to processing. When the third ordinary electric accessory 34 is closed, the value of the third winning ball counter is initialized to “0”.

  Next, details of the notice lamp control process (S21) of the main process will be described with reference to FIG. In the notice lamp control process, the player is informed that the jackpot game is executed according to the value of the flag controlled in the first normal symbol process (see FIG. 8) and the fourth normal symbol process (see FIG. 10). A command for controlling the operation of the warning lamp 55 (see FIG. 2) to be notified is stored in the command related storage area 5209. This command is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 58 in the command output process (S10, see FIG. 7) of the main process to be performed next, and further transmitted from the sub-integrated board 58 to the illumination board 46. And the electrical decoration board | substrate 46 controls operation | movement of the warning lamp 55 according to the received command.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the notice lamp control process is started, it is determined whether or not the first notice flag is “ON” (S171). The first notice flag is set to “ON” when a notice operation is performed to notify the player that the first ordinary symbol indicating winning is to be stopped and displayed while the first ordinary symbol is changing. When the first notice flag is “OFF” (S171: NO), the process proceeds to S185 as it is. If the first notice flag is “ON” (S171: YES), it is determined whether or not the notice lamp 55 is lit (S172). When “0” indicating that the warning lamp 55 is not lit is stored in the lighting flag and is “OFF” (S172: NO), a lighting start command for instructing the lighting start of the warning lamp 55 Is stored (S173), "1" indicating that the warning lamp 55 is lit is stored in the lit flag and is set to "ON" (S174), and the process proceeds to S175. On the other hand, when the lighting flag is “ON” (S172: YES), the process proceeds to the determination of S175 as it is.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fourth ordinary hit start flag is “ON” (S175). When the operation mode of the notification lamp 55 performing the notification operation is changed or extinguished with the start of the fourth normal hit game, the fourth normal start flag is set to “ON”. When it is predicted that the game will be the first jackpot game and the fourth normal hit flag is “ON” (S175: YES), the lighting continues while changing the operation mode of the warning lamp 55 A lighting continuation operation start command is stored for this purpose (S176). Then, the fourth ordinary hit start flag is set to “OFF” (S177), and the process proceeds to the determination of S178. On the other hand, when the fourth normal hit start flag is “OFF” (S175: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S178 as it is.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the first normal hit start flag is “ON” (S178). When the operation mode of the notice lamp 55 performing the notice action is changed or extinguished with the start of the first ordinary hit game, the first ordinary hit start flag is set to “ON”. When it is foretold that the first jackpot game will be made and the first normal hit flag is “ON” (S178: YES), the foreseeed first jackpot game is actually executed. Therefore, it is necessary to end the notice operation. Therefore, a turn-off operation start command for ending the operation of the warning lamp 55 is stored (S179), and the first normal hit start flag is set to “OFF” (S180). Then, “0” indicating that the advance action indicating that the game will be the first jackpot game is not performed is stored in the first advance flag and is set to “OFF” (S181), indicating that the advance lamp 55 is not lit. “0” is stored in the lighting flag and is set to “OFF” (S182), and the process proceeds to S185. When the first normal hit start flag is “OFF” (S178: NO), the process proceeds to S185 as it is.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fourth notice flag is “ON” (S185). In the case of performing a notifying operation for notifying the player that the fourth ordinary symbol indicating the winning is stopped and displayed while the fourth ordinary symbol is changing, the fourth notifying flag is set to “ON”. When the fourth notice flag is “OFF” (S185: NO), the process directly returns to the main process. When the fourth notice flag is “ON” (S185: YES), it is determined by the lit flag whether or not the notice lamp 55 is lit (S186). If not lit (S186: NO), the lighting start command for instructing the lighting start of the warning lamp 55 is stored (S187), the lighting flag is set to “ON” (S188), and the process proceeds to the determination of S189. To do. On the other hand, if the lighting flag is “ON” (S186: YES), the process proceeds to S189 as it is.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the first normal hit start flag is “ON” (S189). When it is predicted that the fourth big hit game will be made and the first normal hit flag is “ON” (S189: YES), the lighting continues while changing the operation mode of the warning lamp 55 A lighting continuation operation start command is stored for this purpose (S190). Then, the first normal hit start flag is set to “OFF” (S191), and the process proceeds to the determination of S192. On the other hand, when the first normal hit start flag is “OFF” (S189: NO), the process proceeds to S192 as it is.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fourth normal hit start flag is “ON” (S192). If it is foretold that the game will be the fourth ordinary hit and the start flag for the fourth ordinary is “ON” (S192: YES), the foreseeed fourth big hit game is actually executed. Therefore, it is necessary to end the notice operation. Therefore, a turn-off operation start command for ending the operation of the warning lamp 55 is stored (S193), and the fourth normal hit start flag is set to “OFF” (S194). Then, “0” indicating that the preliminary action indicating that the game is the fourth big hit game is not performed is stored in the fourth preliminary notice flag and is set to “OFF” (S195), and the lighting flag is set to “OFF” ( S196), the notice lamp control process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process. If the fourth normal hit start flag is “OFF” (S192: NO), the process directly returns to the main process.

  Next, an example of a game in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a timing chart showing the basic operation of each electric accessory when a game ball wins the first start opening 30 and the first normal hit is achieved. The operation when the game ball is won at the fourth starting port 31 and the fourth normal hit is made is different in that the fourth ordinary electric accessory 35 is opened and closed instead of the first ordinary electric accessory 32. Therefore, this description is omitted.

  First, when a game ball wins the first start opening 30, a first normal hit determination is performed, and the first normal symbol starts to change. And if it determines with a 1st normal hit, a 1st jackpot game will be performed and the 1st normal electric accessory 32 will be open | released. The first ordinary electric accessory 32 is closed when a predetermined time elapses or when four game balls are awarded. Further, when a game ball wins the first ordinary electric accessory 32, not only the game ball is paid out, but also the second ordinary electric accessory 33 is opened. Here, the pachinko machine 1 can hold up to four first holding balls during one opening operation of the first ordinary electric accessory 32, so that the second ordinary electric combination during the first big hit game. The object 33 is opened four times at the maximum. Further, in the present embodiment, the second ordinary electric accessory 33 is always opened once for each first holding ball, but a random number is acquired when the first holding ball is stored. Then, based on this random number, it may be determined whether or not the second ordinary electric accessory 33 is opened.

  Further, as with the first ordinary electric accessory 32, the second ordinary electric accessory 33 not only functions as a winning opening for the player to acquire a game ball, but also the third ordinary electric accessory 34 is opened. It becomes an opportunity to be done. The second ordinary electric accessory 33 is closed when a predetermined time has passed and any of the four game balls has been won. And the number (second number of reserved balls) that can hold a game ball won in the second ordinary electric accessory 33 is also four at the maximum like the first number of reserved balls. Therefore, the third ordinary electric accessory 34 is opened four times at maximum with respect to one opening of the second ordinary electric accessory 33. Although the probability that the third ordinary electric accessory 34 is released for one second holding ball is 100%, it is not necessarily 100%.

  The stop display of the second ordinary symbol that triggers the opening of the second ordinary electric accessory 33 is the end of a series of third ordinary winning games (a maximum of four opening / closing operations of the third ordinary electric accessory 34). It is the structure which is not performed until it does. Accordingly, during a first big hit game, a series of third normal hit games are repeated as many times as the number of the second reserved balls (up to four times), and a large number of game balls are paid out to the player. Then, the opening operation of the second ordinary electric accessory 33 is performed for all the first holding balls, and when the series of third ordinary winning games is completed, the big hit game is ended.

  Even during the jackpot game, the first ordinary symbol and the fourth ordinary symbol are changed and stopped if all of the four ordinary electric accessories 32 to 35 are closed. However, as described above, while any of the ordinary electric accessories 32 to 35 is open, the setting is made so that the variation time of the first ordinary electric combination and the fourth ordinary electric combination is not measured. Has been. In addition, the fourth ordinary symbol that is more frequently changed during the big hit game is set to be significantly longer than the change time in the case where the change time when the hit change is off. Accordingly, even when the first normal symbol or the fourth normal symbol is performing a hit variation during the jackpot game, the time when the hit variation ends and the next jackpot game is started can be delayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the number of game balls that can be acquired by the player from being reduced due to duplication of the jackpot game, so that the player's expectation is not impaired. Furthermore, especially during a jackpot game, the player's interest can be further enhanced by notifying the player that the jackpot game will start when the change of the first normal symbol or the fourth normal symbol is completed. It can be strongly attracted.

  Next, the illumination board process performed in the illumination board 46 of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment turns on the warning lamp 55 when the fourth normal symbol hits and changes, or when the first normal symbol hits and changes during the big hit game, Notify the player that it will be. When the winning variation of the symbol that triggered the advancement is completed and the symbol indicating the winning is stopped, the warning lamp 55 is blinked and then turned off to start the winning game. Further, when the other symbol that is not the symbol that triggered the notice is hit and the symbol is stopped and displayed while the notice lamp 55 is lit, the notice lamp 55 is flashed and then turned on again. Until the next winning game is executed, the notice lamp 55 is made to emit light weaker than the normal lighting to notify the player that the winning game will continue.

  First, the ROM and RAM of the electrical decoration board 46 will be described. Various programs for the CPU 46 a to assist the control of the pachinko machine 1 are stored in the ROM (not shown) of the illumination board 46. In addition, the RAM (not shown) of the illumination board 46 is provided with a counter storage area for storing various counters, a flag-related storage area for storing various flags, and the like. This flag-related storage area mainly stores a standby flag, a lighting continuation operation flag, and a blinking flag. The waiting flag stores “1” during the waiting time from when the lighting start of the warning lamp 55 is received from the sub-integrated board 58 until the warning lamp 55 is actually turned on, and is turned “ON”. Otherwise, “0” is stored and “OFF” is set. Further, the lighting continuation operation flag stores “1” and “ON” when the lighting is continued after performing the blinking operation before the light emission mode of the warning lamp 55 is changed or turned off, and the lighting is ended. In this case, “0” is stored and “OFF” is set. Further, the flashing flag is set to “ON” by storing “1” during the flashing operation, and is set to “ON” by storing “0” otherwise.

  Hereinafter, the electrical decoration board | substrate process performed with the electrical decoration board | substrate 46 is demonstrated with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the electrical decoration board process in the electrical decoration board 46. This illumination board process is executed in the CPU 46 a by a program stored in the ROM of the illumination board 46. When the illumination board processing is started, first, it is determined whether or not a lighting start command for instructing the lighting start of the warning lamp 55 is received from the sub-integrated board 58 (S201). If it is received (S201: YES), the waiting time until the notice lamp 55 is actually turned on is stored in the lighting waiting time counter (S202), and “1” indicating that it is waiting time is a waiting flag. Is stored and is set to "ON" (S203). If the lighting start command has not been received (S201: NO), the process proceeds to S204.

  Next, based on the waiting flag, it is determined whether it is during the waiting time until the lighting is started (S204). If the standby flag is “ON” and it is determined that the standby time is in effect (S204: YES), whether or not the standby time has elapsed according to the value of the lighting standby time counter set in S202. Is determined (S205). When the value of the lighting standby time counter is not “0” (S205: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of S208 as it is to continue measuring the standby time. If the standby time has elapsed (S205: YES), the notice lamp 55 is caused to start normal notice lighting (S206). This normal warning lighting is lighting performed at a certain intensity stronger than the light emission mode of continuous jackpot warning lighting described later. Then, the waiting flag is set to “OFF” (S207), and the process proceeds to the determination of S208. On the other hand, if it is not during the waiting time until the start of lighting (S204: NO), the process proceeds to S208 as it is.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a lighting continuation operation start command for continuing lighting while changing the operation mode of the warning lamp 55 is received from the sub-integrated board 58 (S208). If it is received (S208: YES), it is determined whether or not it is during the waiting time until the lighting is started (S209). When the lighting continuous operation start command is received during the standby time before the lighting is actually started, the warning lamp 55 is caused to perform normal warning lighting. Therefore, when the process is on standby (S209: YES), the process proceeds to S225.

  In addition, when a lighting continuation operation start command is received while the notice lamp 55 is lit after the standby time is over, the notice lamp 55 blinks for a predetermined time, and then the light emission mode is changed and the lighting operation is continued. Let Therefore, when not on standby (S209: NO), “1” indicating that the lighting operation is continued after the blinking operation is stored in the lighting continuous operation flag and is set to “ON” (S210). Next, the lit warning lamp 55 is blinked (S211), and "1" indicating that it is blinking is stored in the blinking flag and turned "ON" (S212). Then, the predetermined blinking time is stored in the blinking time counter (S213), and it is determined whether or not the warning lamp 55 is blinking (S219). If the blinking flag is “OFF” and it is determined that it is not blinking (S219: NO), the process proceeds to S225 as it is. If it is determined that the flashing is being performed (S219: YES), it is determined whether or not the flashing time has elapsed based on the value of the flashing time counter (S220). When the value of the counter is not “0” and the blinking time has not elapsed (S220: NO), the process proceeds to S225 as it is. Then, when the blinking time elapses during repeated electrical decoration board processing (S220: YES), the blinking flag is set to “OFF” (S221).

  Next, a determination is made as to whether or not to continue lighting based on the lighting continuation operation flag (S222). When “1” indicating that the lighting operation is to be continued after the blinking operation is stored in the lighting continuation flag and is “ON” (S222: YES), the warning lamp 55 starts the continuous jackpot warning lighting ( S223). The continuous jackpot warning lighting is lighting performed with intensity in a light emitting mode weaker than the normal warning lighting described above. Then, the lighting continuation operation flag is set to “OFF” (S224), other processing for controlling the light emission mode of the illumination lamp 65 and the like is performed (S225), and the process returns to the determination of S201.

  Further, if the lighting continuous operation start command has not been received from the sub-integrated board 58 (S208: NO), whether or not a turn-off operation start command for ending the operation of the warning lamp 55 has been received from the sub-integrated board 58. Is determined (S215). If neither the lighting continuation operation start command nor the light extinguishing operation start command has been received (S215: NO), the process proceeds to the determination of whether or not it is blinking (S219). On the other hand, when the turn-off operation start command is received (S215: YES), it is determined whether or not it is during the standby time until the start of lighting (S216). When the turn-off operation start command is received during the standby time before the lighting is actually started (S216: YES), the standby flag is set to “OFF” in order to stop the lighting of the warning lamp 55 (S217). ), And shifts to the determination of S219.

  Further, when a turn-off operation start command is received while the standby time is over and the warning lamp 55 is lit, the warning lamp 55 is turned off after blinking for a predetermined time. Therefore, when not in standby (S216: NO), a process of blinking the lit warning lamp 55 is performed (S211), the blinking flag is set to “ON” (S212), and a predetermined blinking time. Is stored in the blinking time counter (S213). Then, when the blinking time elapses during repeated electrical board processing (S219: YES, S220: YES), the blinking flag is set to “OFF” (S221), and it is determined whether or not to continue lighting. Is performed (S222). When the lighting continuation flag is set to “OFF” (S222: NO), processing for turning off the warning lamp 55 is performed (S226), other processing is performed (S225), and the process returns to the determination of S201. .

  Next, the operation of the warning lamp 55 in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 19 is a timing chart in the case where the fourth big hit game is not executed during the advance notice of the first big hit game, and FIG. 20 is the first big hit executed during the advance notice that the fourth big hit game is executed. It is a timing chart in case the operation | movement aspect of the warning lamp 55 changes. Note that the fluctuations of the first normal symbol and the fourth normal symbol include a hit fluctuation that stops and displays a symbol that shows a winning after the end of the fluctuation, and a deviation variation that stops and displays a symbol that shows a deviation after the end of the fluctuation. In FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, only the hit variation is displayed for the sake of simplicity.

  First, an example of the operation of the warning lamp 55 when the operation mode does not change will be described with reference to FIG. When the game ball wins the first start opening 30 and the first normal hit determination is performed, and the determination result is “first normal hit”, the first normal symbol starts to change (the first normal LED which is an LED). The symbol display unit 11 starts blinking). Since the first hit variation of the first ordinary symbol shown in FIG. 19 is not a hit variation during the big hit game, the warning lamp 55 is not turned on. Then, when the variation time determined according to the variation pattern elapses, the variation ends, and a symbol indicating a win is displayed on the first normal symbol display unit 11 (LED lights up). Then, a series of first big hit games are started (see FIG. 17).

  Next, the first normal symbol starts the second hit fluctuation during the first big hit game. Then, a lighting start command for turning on the warning lamp 55 is transmitted to the electrical board 46, and the warning lamp 55 is turned on after a predetermined lighting standby time elapses from the reception of the lighting start command. This notice is a normal notice, and the notice lamp 55 is lit at a certain intensity stronger than the light emission mode of continuous jackpot notice lighting described later. Thus, since the player can easily grasp that a new first normal winning game is started when the first normal symbol stops changing, it is possible to attract the player's interest.

  Then, although the first first big hit game ends, the notice lamp 55 continues the normal notice lighting. Here, the counter relating to the fluctuation time of the first normal symbol that is performing the hit fluctuation is configured not to be measured while the normal electric accessories 32 to 35 are opened. Therefore, the variation time of the first normal symbol is significantly longer than that when the jackpot game is not being played, and the variation time ends after the end of the first jackpot game. Then, the second first big hit game is started, and a turn-off operation start command is transmitted to the electrical decoration board 46. Then, the warning lamp 55 blinks until a predetermined blinking time elapses after reception of the turn-off operation start command. When the flashing is finished, the notice lamp 55 is turned off and the notice is finished, or there is a case where the lighting is continued without turning off. The Rukoto. Therefore, by blinking the notice lamp 55 before turning it off, the player's attention can be attracted to the notice lamp 55, and the player can expect the lighting to continue. In the example shown in FIG. 19, the notice lamp 55 is turned off with the lapse of the blinking time by actually executing the second first jackpot game that has been noticed.

  Next, the fourth ordinary symbol starts to change (the fourth ordinary symbol display unit 14 which is an LED starts blinking). Then, a lighting start command is transmitted to the illumination board 46, and the warning lamp 55 is turned on again after a predetermined lighting standby time has elapsed. Since the lighting operation of the second notice lamp 55 is a lighting operation after the first notice is completed, the second notice lamp 55 is lit in the normal notice manner like the first notice operation. Then, when the second first big hit game is finished and the fourth ordinary symbol that is changing the hit stops the change (when the LED is lit), the fourth big hit game is started. Then, when the fourth big hit game that has been foretold is actually executed, the notice lamp 55 is turned off through a blinking operation.

  Next, an example of the operation of the warning lamp 55 when the operation mode changes midway will be described with reference to FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 20, first, the first normal symbol starts hitting variation, and when the variation ends, a series of first big hit games are executed. Then, the fourth ordinary symbol starts to change during the first big hit game. Then, after a predetermined lighting standby time, the warning lamp 55 is lit in the normal warning mode.

  Next, the first ordinary symbol also starts to change. Then, although the first notice flag indicating that the first big hit notice is to be performed is “ON”, the notice lamp 55 is already lit, so that a lighting start command is transmitted to the electrical board 46. (S171 and S172, see FIG. 16), the warning lamp 55 continues to be lit as it is. Then, the first first big hit game is finished, and the variation time of the first normal symbol and the fourth normal symbol is measured.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 1, the hit variation time of the fourth normal symbol is fixed to one type (40 seconds), whereas there are a plurality of types of hit variation times of the first normal symbol, many of which are provided. Is set to be shorter than 40 seconds. In the example shown in FIG. 20, the second hit variation time of the first ordinary symbol is determined to be shorter than 40 seconds, and the first ordinary symbol that starts hit variation at a timing later than the fourth ordinary symbol is determined. The fluctuation time elapses first. Then, a lighting continuation operation start command for continuing lighting while changing the operation mode of the warning lamp 55 is transmitted to the electrical decoration board 46, and the warning lamp 55 has a predetermined blinking time from reception of this lighting continuation operation start command. Blinks until elapses.

  In the example shown in FIG. 20, since the first jackpot game is executed before the fourth jackpot game that has been foretold, the notice lamp 55 lights up continuously with the flashing time. Change to to continue lighting. This continuous jackpot warning lighting is lighting performed with a light intensity that is weaker than the above-described normal warning lighting, and the player sees the warning lamp 55 performing the continuous jackpot warning lighting, It is possible to know that new jackpot games are continuously performed after the end of the jackpot game started at that time. Thereby, the interest of the player can be attracted. In addition, even if the first big hit game is executed between the start of the fourth big hit game notice and the actual start of the fourth big hit game, there is a possibility that the notice will be ended and the player may feel uneasy There is no.

  Next, when the second first big hit game is finished and the fourth ordinary symbol that is changing the hit stops the change, the fourth big hit game is started. Then, when the fourth big hit game that has been foretold is actually executed, the notice lamp 55 is turned off through a blinking operation.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to notify the player that the jackpot game is to be executed after the symbol change ends during the symbol change. This notice operation is ended when the change of the symbol that triggered the notice of two symbols ends and the jackpot game is started. On the other hand, when the jackpot game is started with the other symbol that is not the symbol that triggered the notice, the notice operation is continued. Therefore, even if the jackpot game with the other symbol is executed from the start of the notice until the noticed jackpot game is actually started, the notice may be terminated and the player may feel uneasy. There is no. That is, even when the hit variation of two normal symbols overlaps, the player can be notified of the jackpot notice in an easy-to-understand manner. Further, by continuing the notice operation until the noticed jackpot game is started, the player can be pleased, and the attention of the player who is playing the game with another game machine can be gathered.

  Further, when the notice operation is ended or changed, the notice operation is terminated or changed after a blinking operation that may be continued by changing the notice operation is executed to attract the player's attention. Thereby, a player's expectation can be raised. Further, when the advance notice operation is continued, the lighting mode changes before and after the blinking operation, so that it is possible to notify the player that the big hit game is continuously performed again thereafter. Thereby, the interest of the player can be attracted.

  The first start port switch 74 in the present embodiment corresponds to the “first game ball detection means” of the present invention, and the CPU 51 of the main board 41 that acquires the first normal random number in S34 shown in FIG. It functions as “first random number acquisition means”. Further, the CPU 51 of the main board 41 that determines whether or not it is the first normal hit in S39, S43, and S50 shown in FIG. 8 functions as the “first hit determination means”. The first normal symbol display unit 11 corresponds to the “first symbol display unit”, and the main board 41 and the illumination board 46 that control the first normal symbol display unit 11 correspond to the “first symbol display control unit”. To do. The fourth start port 31 corresponds to the “second start port”, the fourth start port switch 75 corresponds to the “second game ball detecting means”, and the fourth normal random number becomes the “second per random number”. Equivalent to. Further, the CPU 51 of the main board 41 that acquires the fourth normal random number in S84 shown in FIG. 10 functions as the “second random number acquisition means”, and the second normal random number is acquired in S89, S93, and S100 shown in FIG. The CPU 51 of the main board 41 that determines whether or not functions as “second hit determination means”. Further, the fourth normal symbol display unit 14 corresponds to “second symbol display unit”, and the main board 41 and the illumination board 46 that control the fourth normal symbol display unit 14 correspond to “second symbol display control unit”. To do.

  Further, the CPU 51 of the main board 41 that executes the jackpot game with the jackpot game state flag turned ON in S51 shown in FIG. 8 and S101 shown in FIG. 10 functions as a “hit game execution control means”. Further, the notice lamp 55 corresponds to “winning game execution notice means”, and the main board 41 and the electrical decoration board 46 that control the operation of the notice lamp 55 correspond to “notice control means”. Further, the normal warning lighting of the warning lamp 55 corresponds to “first normal warning operation”, and the continuous jackpot warning lighting corresponds to “first continuous warning operation”. The blinking of the warning lamp 55 corresponds to the “second warning operation”.

  It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described in detail above, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. First, in the present embodiment, the warning lamp 55 that is normally lit is operated only when the jackpot game is triggered by the other symbol while the one symbol is predicted to be a jackpot. It has been changed to continuous jackpot notice lighting, but is not limited to this. For example, in the present embodiment, the first ordinary hit determination and the fourth ordinary hit determination are performed simultaneously with the start of the change of the symbol (see FIGS. 8 and 10). However, by changing this, the normal hit determination is performed at the time when the game ball is won at the start ports 30 and 31, that is, when the normal random number is acquired (S34 shown in FIG. 8 and S84 shown in FIG. 10). If there is a holding ball that will be a big hit in the first holding ball and the fourth holding ball at the start of the jackpot game, regardless of which pattern the hit fluctuation that triggered the notice is a continuous jackpot notice It is good also as a structure which performs lighting. In addition, when the conditions for S35 shown in FIG. 8 and S85 shown in FIG. 10 are changed and the change for the next reserved ball is started before the jackpot game is started, It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which continuous jackpot notice lighting is performed. Accordingly, it is possible to notify the player that the jackpots are continuously performed more accurately and to increase the frequency at which the continuous jackpot notice lighting is performed, thereby making it possible to entertain the game.

  In addition, the first start port switch 74 (first game ball detecting means of the present invention) or the fourth start port switch 75 (second game ball detecting means of the present invention) is held by detecting a game ball. It is good also as a structure which displays the determination result of a hit | judgment determination simultaneously with not only the number and the holding | maintenance status of a holding ball by this holding ball display means. In this case, if there is a holding ball whose winning is determined, the winning determination result is displayed on the holding ball display means even before the symbol change by the holding ball. Continuous jackpot notice lighting may be performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the blinking operation of the warning lamp 55 is started at the time when the jackpot game is started, but is not limited thereto. For example, when the notice lamp 55 is lit as it is until the change of all the stored balls stored at the start of the jackpot game is started, and there is a held ball that is a hit among the held balls that have started to change in the meantime. Can be configured to perform continuous jackpot notice lighting. Also in this case, it is possible to more accurately notify that the jackpot is continuously performed, and it is possible to increase the frequency at which the continuous jackpot warning light is performed, and to entertain the game. Further, the blinking operation may be started after a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the jackpot game. Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the lighting mode of normal warning lighting and the lighting mode of continuous jackpot warning lighting are changed, it is good also as the same mode, without distinguishing a lighting mode.

  In addition, within the start demonstration time for notifying the player that the jackpot game has started, which is executed on the display screen 28 at the start of the jackpot game, a change operation from the normal warning light to the continuous jackpot warning light, An operation of turning off the lamp 55 may be performed. Thereby, it is possible to identify whether or not the consecutive jackpot is hidden at the start demonstration of the jackpot game, and it is possible to improve the interest of the player. In addition, when the first electric component is released after the start of the jackpot game, it is possible to perform an operation of changing from the normal warning lighting to the continuous jackpot warning lighting or an operation of turning off the warning lamp 55. Thereby, it is possible to identify whether or not the consecutive jackpot is hidden when the first electric accessory is released, and it is possible to attract the player's interest. In addition, the normal warning light will be terminated within the start demonstration time of the jackpot game, and the continuous jackpot warning light will be started when the first electric accessory is opened or closed. It is also possible to distinguish between continuous jackpot notice lighting.

  Further, the blinking operation performed before the warning lamp 55 is turned off / changed does not need to be started simultaneously with the execution of the jackpot game, and may be started after a predetermined time has elapsed from the execution of the jackpot game. You may make it start together with operation | movement and the opening / closing operation | movement of an electrically-driven accessory. It is also possible to turn off / change the warning lamp 55 without going through a blinking operation.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the warning lamp 55 is turned on after a predetermined time from the start of the hit fluctuation, but this timing can also be changed. For example, the warning lamp 55 may be turned on at the same time as the hit fluctuation starts, or when the normal winning random number is determined when the normal winning random number is acquired, the warning lamp 55 is turned on when the random number is acquired. You may let them. In the present embodiment, the warning lamp 55 is always turned on when the fourth normal symbol starts hitting variation, and when the first normal symbol starts hitting variation, only the hit variation during the jackpot game is limited. Although the notice lamp 55 is lit, this configuration can be changed. For example, even if the fourth normal symbol is hit and fluctuated, it may be configured so that no notice is given except during a big hit game, or a lottery is performed for whether or not a notice is given and a notice is given only if the lottery is won It is good also as composition which performs.

  In the present embodiment, the warning lamp 55, which is a light emitter, is used to give notice that the jackpot game is executed. However, the notice may be given using an accessory driven by a motor. The advance notice may be given by display on the display screen or by voice. Also, in this embodiment, the contents of the notice are diversified by using different changes in light intensity and lighting / blinking in the notice lamp 55, but the notice contents are changed by other methods such as changing the blinking speed. Needless to say, it may be diversified. When diversifying the contents of the notice by another method, for example, the notice lamp shown in FIGS. 19 and 20 is turned on in a specific color, and “flashing” is turned on in a different specific color. Depending on the difference, the notice contents of the notice lamp 55 may be diversified.

  In addition, it goes without saying that the present invention can be realized even when the probability determined to be a normal hit, the maximum number of reserved balls, the number of ordinary electric accessories, and the like are changed. Furthermore, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine capable of generating a well-known probability variation state or a short-time gaming state.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko machine, but can be applied to various gaming machines such as a pachinko machine.

1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1. FIG. 3 is a front view of the symbol display device 8. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing a storage area of a RAM 52. FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram showing a first ordinary hit relation information storage area 5203 of a RAM 52. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing a storage area of a ROM 53. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of main processing in the main board 41. It is a flowchart of the 1st normal symbol process performed by the main process. It is a flowchart of the 1st normal electric accessory process performed by the main process. It is a flowchart of the 2nd normal symbol process performed by a main process. It is a flowchart of the 2nd normal electric accessory process performed by the main process. It is a flowchart of the 3rd normal symbol process performed by the main process. It is a flowchart of the 3rd normal electric accessory process performed by the main process. It is a flowchart of the 4th normal symbol process performed by the main process. It is a flowchart of the 4th normal electric accessory process performed by the main process. It is a flowchart of a warning lamp control process performed in the main process. 4 is a timing chart showing the basic operation of each electric accessory when a game ball wins a first start opening 30 and a first normal hit is achieved. It is a flowchart of the electrical decoration board | substrate process in the electrical decoration board | substrate 46. FIG. It is a timing chart when the 4th big hit game is not executed during the advance notice of the first big hit game. It is a timing chart in case the 1st big hit is performed during the advance notice of becoming the 4th big hit, and the mode of operation of the notice lamp 55 changes.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 11 1st normal symbol display part 14 4th normal symbol display part 30 1st starting port 31 4th starting port 32 1st normal electric accessory 35 4th normal electric accessory 41 Main board 46 Substrate 46a CPU
51 CPU
52 RAM
53 ROM
55 Preliminary lamp 58 Sub-integrated board 70 First ordinary electric accessory opening solenoid 73 Fourth ordinary electric accessory opening solenoid 74 First start port switch 75 Fourth start port switch

Claims (3)

A first game ball detection means for detecting a winning of a game ball to a first start port provided on the game board;
A first random number acquisition for acquiring a first random number for determining whether or not to execute a winning game advantageous to the player due to the detection of the gaming ball by the first gaming ball detection means Means,
First hit determination means for determining whether or not the first hit random number acquired by the first hit random number acquisition means is a predetermined random number determined in advance;
A first symbol display means for displaying a first symbol indicating a determination result by the first hit determination means;
A first symbol display control means for displaying the determination result by the first hit determination means by controlling the first symbol display means and making a fixed display after changing the first symbol;
A second game ball detecting means for detecting a winning of a game ball to a second start port provided on the game board;
A second per-random number acquisition for acquiring a second per-random number for determining whether or not a hit game advantageous to the player is executed due to the detection of the game ball by the second game-ball detecting means Means,
Second hit determination means for determining whether or not the second hit random number acquired by the second hit random number acquisition means is a predetermined random number determined in advance;
A second symbol display means for displaying a second symbol indicating a determination result by the second hit determination means;
A second symbol display control means for controlling the second symbol display means to display the determination result by the second hit determination means by causing the second symbol to be changed and then confirming the display;
When a first symbol indicating a win is displayed on the first symbol display means, or when a second symbol indicating a win is displayed on the second symbol display means, a winning game execution control means for executing the winning game;
When the first symbol or the second symbol performs a hit variation that is a variation indicating a hit after the end of the variation, a hit game execution is performed for notifying a player that the hit game is to be executed. Notice means,
A notice control means for controlling the operation of the hit game execution notice means ,
A gaming machine in which the variation of the first symbol and the variation of the second symbol can be executed in an overlapping manner,
The notice operation performed by the hit game execution notice means is:
A first advance notice operation for notifying the player that the winning game is to be executed after the change of the symbol from the winning change;
Including a second advance notice operation for notifying the player that the first advance notice action may end,
The notice control means includes
When the winning game is triggered by the other symbol different from the symbol performing the hit fluctuation that triggered the notification operation, the second notification operation is executed after the first notification operation. Then, the first warning operation is executed again to continue the warning operation,
When the winning variation triggered by the advance notice operation is ended and the winning game is started , the second advance notice operation is executed after the first advance notice operation, and then the advance action is ended. A featured gaming machine. The first notice operation is
A first normal notice action that is an action before the second notice action is executed;
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the gaming machine is an operation different from the first normal notice operation, and includes a first continuous notice operation that is an operation after the second notice operation. The hit game execution notice means is a light emitter,
The first notice operation is lighting of the luminous body,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the second notice operation is blinking of the light emitter.

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