JP6748458B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which, when a lottery trigger occurs during a game, symbols are displayed in a variable manner and then symbols are stopped and displayed in a mode according to the result of the lottery.

Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, there has been disclosed a gaming machine that can obtain a predetermined number of balls to be obtained each time a big hit game is repeated, by repeating the update of the game state in a low probability time shortened state ( For example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2013-126514, A

In the above prior art, based on the winning of the big hit in the normal mode of the low probability time reduction state, after the big hit game, the high probability time reduction state is entered, and the high probability is achieved by having a predetermined condition such as ST through. Even after being demoted from the state to the low-probability state, the time reduction state is continued.

Here, when two special symbols such as the first special symbol and the second special symbol are mounted, the variable symbol is predetermined by the state.
For example, the first special symbol is used in a left-handed state, and the second special symbol is used in a right-handed state.

However, in some cases, intentionally or accidentally, even though it is in the left-handed state, the game ball enters the starting opening corresponding to the right-handed state, and the design that is not assumed in the game specifications fluctuates. There is something to do.

In this case, an unexpected design fluctuates, which may cause a situation in which normal game progress cannot be performed. In this respect, the technique of Patent Document 1 cannot handle such an irregular flow of games.

Then, this invention makes it a subject to provide the technique which can respond to the flow of an unintended game.

The present invention adopts the following means for solving the above problems. The words in the following parentheses are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

Solution means 1: The game machine of this solution means a first game area in which a game ball flows down, a second game area different from the first game area in which a game ball flows down, and the first game area. A game ball flowing down the area is arranged at a position where the ball can enter, a first entrance for generating a first lottery opportunity, and a game ball flowing down the second game area is arranged at a position where the game ball can enter. A second entrance for generating a second lottery opportunity different from the first lottery opportunity, a first lottery execution means for executing a first lottery when the first lottery opportunity occurs, and the second lottery opportunity. When it occurs, the second lottery executing means for executing the second lottery, and the first lottery is displayed based on the execution of the first lottery, and then the first symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined variation time, and then the lottery of the first lottery. Based on the first symbol display means for stopping and displaying the first symbol in a mode according to the result and the second lottery being executed, after the second symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined variation time, the The second symbol display means for stopping and displaying the second symbol in a mode corresponding to the lottery result of the second lottery, and the first game state in which the game is advanced using the first game area, the first When the result of the winning is obtained in the lottery and the predetermined transition condition is satisfied, the second game state transition means for transitioning to the second game state in which the game is advanced using the second game area, and the first game state. In the case of the first game state in which the game progresses using the game area, the result of the winning is obtained in the second lottery, and when the prescribed transition condition is satisfied, the first game state and the second It is a gaming machine provided with a third gaming state shifting means for shifting to a third gaming state in which a game is progressed using the first gaming area in a state different from the gaming state.

According to the solving means, the game proceeds in the following flow, for example.
(1) A first game area in which game balls flow down is provided. The first game area is, for example, an area (left hitting area) formed on the left half of the game board surface.

(2) A second game area, which is different from the first game area in (1) above and in which game balls flow down, is provided. The second game area is, for example, an area (right hitting area) formed in the right half of the game board surface.

The game ball hit in the first game area flows down the first game area as it is, and the game ball hit in the second game area flows down the second game area as it is, but the obstacle placed in the game area Depending on the condition of the nail or the like, the game ball that has been driven into the first game area may be bounced by the obstacle nail and flow down into the second game area.

(3) At the position where the game ball flowing down the first game area of the above (1) can enter, the first entry slot (starting entry slot corresponding to the first special symbol) that generates the first lottery opportunity It is arranged. In addition, entering the ball includes passing.

(4) At the position where the game ball flowing down the second game area of (2) above can enter, the second entry slot (the second special symbol to generate a second lottery opportunity different from the first lottery opportunity) Corresponding starting winning opening) is arranged.

(5) When the first lottery opportunity of (3) above occurs, the first lottery (first special symbol lottery) is executed.
(6) When the second lottery opportunity of (4) above occurs, the second lottery (second special symbol lottery) is executed.

(7) Based on the execution of the first lottery of (5) above, the first symbol (first special symbol) is variably displayed for a predetermined variation time, and the first symbol is displayed in a mode according to the result of the first lottery. One symbol is stopped and displayed.
(8) Based on the execution of the second lottery of (6) above, the second symbol (second special symbol) is variably displayed over a predetermined variation time, and the second symbol is selected in a mode according to the result of the second lottery. 2 The symbols are stopped and displayed.

(9) If the player is in the first game state (left hit state, low probability non-time shortened state) in which the game is advanced using the first game area, the result of the winning is obtained in the first lottery, and a predetermined shift is made. When the condition is satisfied, the second game area is used to proceed to the second game state (right hitting state, high probability non-time shortening state).
In the case of a gaming machine equipped with a probability variation area, the predetermined transition condition is a condition that is satisfied when a game ball passes through the probability variation area during execution of a big hit game, and does not include a probability variation area. In the case of a gaming machine, it is a condition that is satisfied when the winning symbol to be shifted to the right-handed state is won.

(10) In the case of the first game state in which the game progresses using the first game area, the result of the winning is obtained in the second lottery, and when the prescribed transition condition is satisfied, the first game state and It is a state different from the second game state and is shifted to a third game state (left hitting state, high probability time reduction state) in which the game is advanced using the first game area.
The specified transition condition can be the same condition as the predetermined transition condition, or can be a condition different from the predetermined transition condition.

Thus, according to the present solving means, in the first gaming state (left-handed state, low-probability non-time shortened state), the result of winning in the second lottery is obtained, and the prescribed transition condition is satisfied. When it is done, in order to shift to the third game state (left hit state, high probability time shortened state) in which the game is advanced using the first game area, the second game state (right hit state, It is possible to prevent the transition to a high probability non-time reduction state).

Solving means 2: In any of the solving means described above, the gaming machine of the present solving means is, in any of the above-mentioned solving means, won in the first lottery when the gaming state is the first gaming state in which the game is progressed using the first gaming area. When a result is obtained and the predetermined transition condition is not satisfied, the first game state, the second game state, and the third game state are different from each other, and the game is performed using the first game area. The fourth game state transition means for transitioning to the fourth game state for progressing, the third game state is a state in which a profit is obtained more than the first game state, and the second game state or the second game state. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it is in a state where no profit is obtained compared to the fourth gaming state.

The following features are added to the gaming machine of the present solving means.
(1) When the winning result is obtained in the first lottery when the game state is the first game state in which the game is progressed using the first game area, and the predetermined transition condition is not satisfied (for example, the jackpot game If the game ball does not pass through the probability variation area during execution of), a state different from the first game state (normal state), the second game state (latent state) and the third game state (probability variation state) A fourth game state (time saving state) in which a game is progressed using the first game area is made to transition.

(2) The third gaming state is a state in which a profit is obtained compared to the first gaming state (normal state), and the profit is larger than that in the second gaming state (latent state) or the fourth gaming state (time saving state). It is in a state where it cannot be obtained. It should be noted that the state in which a profit is obtained means, for example, a state in which a profit from a ball thrown out or a profit from a change in a symbol is obtained.

In the above-mentioned solving means, even if the game flow is unintended, the result of winning is obtained in the second lottery in the first game state, and when the prescribed transition condition is satisfied, the third game state is entered. It is shifting.

And, the third gaming state is a state in which a profit is obtained than the first gaming state (normal state), and the profit is larger than the second gaming state (latent state) or the fourth gaming state (time saving state). Since it is a state that cannot be obtained, it is a state that does not reach the second gaming state (latent state) which is the highest gaming state and the fourth gaming state (time saving state) which is the second-most gaming state. It is in a state where a profit can be obtained rather than a gaming state (normal state).

For this reason, although it is not a legitimate game flow, the player who has won the winning result in the second lottery is given a tentative privilege as much as possible, and the game is completely in an error state. It is possible to avoid losing all the profits of the person.

Therefore, if the player is playing a legitimate game, and the chance of winning is obtained by the second lottery by chance in the first gaming state, and the specified transition condition is satisfied, the player (which happens to be right-handed in the left-handed state) It is possible to rescue a player who has ended up, a player who happened to win the second lottery immediately after the ST exit).

Solving means 3: In any of the solving means described above, the gaming machine of the present solving means is configured such that when the second gaming state transition means is in the third gaming state, the result of winning in the first lottery is The gaming machine is characterized in that, when obtained and the predetermined shift condition is satisfied, the game machine is shifted to the second game state.

In the present solving means, in the case of the third game state, the result of the winning is obtained in the first lottery, and when the predetermined transition condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball is in the probability variation area during the execution of the big hit game) If it has passed), it is shifted to the second game state.

Therefore, in the present solving means, even if the game state once shifts to the third game state, a valid game is performed thereafter, and a predetermined shift condition that is the same condition as the first game state is satisfied. In order to shift to the second game state, it is possible to provide a fair game to the player who has replayed the game by the correct method.

Solving means 4: The gaming machine of the present solving means, in any of the solving means described above, a symbol parallel varying means capable of varying the first symbol and the second symbol in parallel, and the first lottery or the Regarding the winning result obtained in the second lottery, a plurality of winning types including at least a special winning type and a special winning type are defined in advance, and more than the probability of falling under the special winning type in the first lottery. , A winning type defining means that defines a high probability of falling into the special winning type in the second lottery, and a winning type defining means when a result of the winning is obtained in the first lottery or the second lottery In the case where the first symbol or the second symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to the special winning type and a winning type determining means for determining which one of the plurality of winning types defined by When the first symbol or the second symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner corresponding to the special winning type with the special game executing means for executing the special game execution, the special game is executed in a manner different from the special game. It is a game machine characterized by comprising means.

The following features are added to the gaming machine of the present solving means.
(1) In the case where the display times of the variable time relating to the execution of the first lottery means (first symbol display means) and the second lottery means (second symbol display means) overlap each other, the first symbol and the second symbol Allow to change in parallel (simultaneously). In general, if the first symbol is changing, the change of the second symbol is not started until the change of the first symbol is stopped, but in the present solving means, even if the first symbol is changing, The second symbol is changed (so-called simultaneous turning machine).

(2) Regarding the winning results obtained in the first lottery or the second lottery, a plurality of winning types including at least a special winning type (big win) and a special winning type (small win) are defined in advance. Further, the probability that the special lottery type corresponds to the second lottery is defined to be higher than the probability that the special lottery type corresponds to the first lottery. Therefore, the second lottery is more likely to fall under the special winning type than the first lottery.

(3) When the result of the win is obtained in the first lottery or the second lottery, it is determined which of the plurality of win types defined in (2) above is applicable.

(4) When the symbols are stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to the special winning type, the special game is executed. The special game is a big hit game.
(5) When the symbols are stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to the special winning type, the special game is executed in a mode different from the special game. The special game is a game that is less profitable than the special game, and is, for example, a short-term open big hit game or a small hit game.

In the present solving means, since the game property (simultaneous turning machine) that can change the first symbol and the second symbol in parallel is adopted, it is mainly the first game state in which the game is performed using the first symbol. Despite this, the second design is easily changed.
However, in the above-mentioned solving means, since the countermeasure when the second symbol changes in the first game state is sufficiently taken, it is possible to maintain the correct game flow even with the simultaneous turning machine.

Further, in the present solving means, since the probability of falling under the special lottery type in the second lottery is defined higher than the probability of falling under the special lottery type in the first lottery, the special game series by the second lottery It is possible to realize a game property of increasing the number of balls to be launched.

Solving means 5: The gaming machine of the present solving means, in any one of the solving means described above, based on the result at the time of winning obtained in the first lottery or the second lottery, the first symbol display means or the first symbol display means. The number of times the variable display of the first symbol or the second symbol is performed by the two symbol display means reaches a predetermined number, or the next winning after the winning obtained in the first lottery or the second lottery Until it occurs, the setting of the first advantageous game state that makes it easier to generate the first lottery opportunity than in the normal game state, and the winning probability obtained in the first lottery or the second lottery is higher than that in the normal game state. Advantageous game state setting means for enabling setting of a second advantageous game state is provided, and the third game state is a state in which the first advantageous game state and the second advantageous game state are set. It is a gaming machine characterized by being.

The following features are added to the gaming machine of the present solving means.
(1) Based on the result at the time of winning obtained in the first lottery or the second lottery, the number of times the variable display of the symbols is performed reaches a predetermined number (for example, the final change in the right-handed state), or Make the first lottery opportunity easier than in the normal gaming state until the next lottery after the win obtained in the first lottery or the second lottery (for example, the big hit excluding the small hit win in the right-handed state) occurs. Setting of 1 advantageous game state (easy-to-win state 2, so-called Den Chu support state), and 2nd advantageous game state (special symbol high probability) to make the winning probability obtained in the first lottery or the second lottery higher than the normal game state The state is provided with an advantageous game state setting means that enables setting.

(2) The third gaming state is a state in which the first advantageous gaming state and the second advantageous gaming state are set (the easy winning state 2 and the special symbol high probability state).

According to this solving means, the characteristic different from the conventional gaming machine in that the third gaming state, which is the irregular state, is the state in which the first advantageous gaming state and the second advantageous gaming state are set. have. Then, in the present solving means, by utilizing this feature, the state in which the first advantageous game state and the second advantageous game state which can be the highest state in the conventional game machine are set is the third game state (irregular state). Therefore, it is possible to set a new state that has not existed in the past.

Solving means 6: The gaming machine of the present solving means, in any one of the solving means described above, when the gaming machine is in the first gaming state in which the game is progressed using the first gaming area, the winning in the first lottery is achieved. When a result is obtained and the predetermined transition condition is not satisfied, the first game state, the second game state, and the third game state are different from each other, and the game is performed using the first game area. Based on the result at the time of winning obtained in the fourth game state transition means and the first lottery or the second lottery, the first symbol display means or the second symbol display Until the number of times that the variable display of the first symbol or the second symbol is performed by means reaches a predetermined number, or the next winning after the winning obtained in the first lottery or the second lottery occurs , Setting of a first advantageous game state that makes it easier to generate the first lottery opportunity than in the normal game state, and making the winning probability obtained in the first lottery or the second lottery higher than the normal game state Advantageous game state setting means for enabling setting of an advantageous game state and operation based on a predetermined operation pattern which is provided in the first game area and makes the first lottery trigger more likely to occur than in the normal game state A prize facilitating means and a third ball entrance which is arranged at a position where a game ball flowing down the first game area can pass and which causes the actuation of the prize facilitating means with a predetermined probability. The fourth gaming state is a state where the second advantageous gaming state is not set and is the setting of the first advantageous gaming state, and is compared with the first advantageous gaming state set based on the third gaming state, A state in which the probability of generating an actuation trigger of the prize-winning facilitating means is increased, and a state in which the predetermined operation pattern is set to be an operation different from the operation in the normal game state is set, and the third game state The game machine is characterized in that the predetermined operation pattern common to the case of being set based on is set.

The following features are added to the gaming machine of the present solving means.
(1) There is the above-mentioned fourth game state transition means and advantageous game state setting means.
(2) In the first game area, there is provided a winning facilitation means (ordinary electric accessory) that operates based on a predetermined operation pattern that makes it easier to generate the first lottery trigger than in the normal game state.

(3) A predetermined probability (low probability=1/256, high probability=1/5) for the operation trigger of the winning facilitation means of (2) above, at a position where the game ball flowing down the first game area can pass. The third entrance (starting gate) generated in 1. is arranged.

(4) The fourth gaming state (time saving state) is a state in which the second advantageous gaming state (special symbol high probability state) is not set, and the first advantageous gaming state (electricity chew support state) is set, and the third gaming state. Compared with the first advantageous game state set on the basis of (incubation state), it is set as a state (ordinary symbol high probability state) for increasing the probability of generating the operation trigger of the winning facilitation means of (2) above, and usually It is common with the case where a predetermined operation pattern (opening time extended state) is set to be different from the operation in the gaming state (opening time non-extended state), and is set based on the third gaming state. The predetermined operation pattern (opening time extension state) is set.

According to the present solving means, the fourth gaming state (time saving state) is in a state of increasing the probability of generating the trigger for activating the winning facilitation facilitating means, so that the symbol is more than the third gaming state (hidden state). The fluctuation efficiency can be improved. Then, the fourth gaming state (time saving state) is set to a state in which a predetermined operation pattern (opening time extended state) is set to be different from the operation (opening time non-extended state) in the normal gaming state, Since a predetermined operation pattern (open time extension state) common to the case of being set based on the third game state is set, the third game state (latent state) and the fourth game state (time saving state) It is possible to differentiate between the two states while partially sharing the setting contents of and.

Further, according to any one of the present solving means described above, in a gaming machine equipped with "a first special symbol, a second special symbol, a simultaneous variation, a time shortening state using a normal symbol", in a normal time (special symbol low Probability state and normal symbol low probability state) Even if the time shortened state is obtained due to the occurrence of a winning opportunity (second special symbol lottery) that is hit to the right, the irregular correspondence control that the exit base is not raised You can

Furthermore, according to any one of the above-mentioned solving means, the fourth gaming state N times based on the winning of a predetermined jackpot (other than the ST certainty variation jackpot) in the left-handed winning opportunity (first special symbol lottery) during normal operation ( Ordinary symbol highest state) can be given, and N times the third gaming state (ordinary symbol medium state) based on the jackpot win of the right-handed winning opportunity (irregular second special symbol lottery) during normal times Can be given.

And in the fourth gaming state (normal symbol highest state), "probability of winning a regular symbol, opening time of a normal electric auditor, variation time of a regular symbol" are all normal (normal symbol low state ) Compared to advantageous game state (example: probability per normal symbol = 1/5), and the third game state (normal symbol middle state), when compared to normal time (normal symbol low state) Advantageous "ordinary electric auditors opening time and ordinary symbol fluctuation time" as an advantageous state (ordinary electric auditors long opening and ordinary symbol time shortened state), the winning probability of ordinary symbols is the third gaming state (ordinary Compared with the symbol middle state) and a disadvantageous state (example: 1/256), N1 times (example: 70 times) time saving state α in the fourth gaming state (normal symbol highest state) and the third gaming state (Normal symbol middle state) N2 times (example: 70 times) time-saving state β and n times (normally: 70 times) in the normal time, the first game state (low-probability game state), individually play a game. In this case, it is possible to easily derive the comparison relation (N1 times>N2 times>n times) of the predetermined test results that are individually obtained, and it is possible to harmonize the profit acquisition rate related to the ball. be able to.

Moreover, according to any one of the above-mentioned solving means, in the comparison between the third gaming state (normal symbol middle state) and the fourth gaming state (normal symbol highest state), only the winning probability of the ordinary symbol is a disadvantageous state. (Normal symbol variation time shortening and normal electric auditors opening process is common), as the third game state (normal symbol middle state) game exit base rise 4th game state (normal symbol highest state) It can be suppressed in comparison with the game. Further, in this case, the actual shooting data is differentiated between the N game period of the third game state (normal symbol middle state) and the N game period of the fourth game state (normal symbol highest state). Can be made easier.

According to the present invention, it is possible to cope with an unintended game flow.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view showing a game board unit alone. It is a front view which expands and shows a part of game board unit. It is a block diagram which shows various electronic devices with which a pachinko machine was equipped. It is a flowchart (1/2) which shows the example of a procedure of a reset start process. It is a flowchart (2/2) which shows the example of a procedure of a reset start process. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of power failure occurrence check processing concretely. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of interruption management processing. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of switch input event processing. It is the flowchart which shows the procedure example of the 1st special design memory renewal processing. It is the flowchart which shows the procedure example of 2nd special design memory renewal processing. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of production judgment processing at the time of acquisition. It is the flowchart which shows the procedure example of the 1st special design game processing. It is the flowchart which shows the procedure example of the 2nd special design game processing. It is a figure which shows the opening operation pattern of a variable winning device. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of special symbol change pre-processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern selection table at the time of leaving (low-probability non-time shortening state). It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern selection table at the time of leaving (low probability time shortened state). It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern selection table at the time of leaving (high-probability non-time shortening state). It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern selection table at the time of leaving (high probability time shortened state). It is a diagram showing a configuration example of a stop symbol selection table at the time of the first special symbol big hit. It is a diagram showing a configuration example of a stop symbol selection table during the second special symbol big hit. It is a figure showing an example of a big hit time variation pattern selection table (low probability non-time reduction state). It is a figure showing an example of a big hit time variation pattern selection table (low probability time shortened state). It is a figure showing an example of a big hit time variation pattern selection table (high probability non-time shortened state). It is a figure showing an example of a big hit time variation pattern selection table (high probability time shortened state). It is a figure which shows the correspondence table of an internal lottery. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of frequency cut counter value management processing. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of special symbol storage area shift processing. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of processing during special symbol change. It is a timing chart showing a change in variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of processing during special symbol stop display. It is a flow chart which shows the example of composition of display output management processing. It is a flow chart which shows the example of composition of the variable winning a prize device management processing at the time of a big hit. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of big winning opening opening pattern setting processing at the time of a big hit. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of big winning opening opening and closing operation processing at the time of a big hit. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of big winning opening closing processing at the time of a big hit. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of end processing at the time of a big hit. It is a list showing the internal state of the gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows the example of composition of the variable winning a prize device management processing at the time of a small hit. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of large winning a prize mouth opening pattern setting processing at the time of a small hit. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of big winning opening opening and closing operation processing at the time of a small hit. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of big winning opening closing processing at the time of a small hit. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of end processing at the time of a small hit. It is a flow chart which shows the example of a procedure of external information processing. It is the timing chart which shows the opening pattern of the big winning a prize classified every winning design and the time change of production contents. It is a figure explaining a game flow developed when an internal lottery is won in a normal mode. It is a figure explaining a game flow developed when an internal lottery is won in a special normal mode. It is a figure explaining the game flow developed when an internal lottery is won by fireworks rush. It is a figure explaining the game flow developed when an internal lottery is won in the coast mode. It is the flowchart which shows the procedure example of production control processing. It is the flowchart which shows the example of procedure of production design management processing.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter abbreviated as “pachinko machine”) 1. Further, FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 uses a game ball as a game medium, and the player borrows the game ball from the game hall operator to play the game with the pachinko machine 1. In the game on the pachinko machine 1, each game ball is a medium in which each one has a game value, and the privilege (profit) that the player enjoys as a result of the game is, for example, the game ball acquired by the player. It can be converted into a game value based on the number of. Hereinafter, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

〔overall structure〕
The pachinko machine 1 mainly includes an outer frame unit 2, an integrated door unit 4, and an inner frame assembly 7 (plastic frame, game machine frame) as its main body. When viewed from the front facing the player, the integrated door unit 4 is located on the frontmost side. The inner frame assembly 7 is located on the back side (back side) of the integrated door unit 4, and the outer frame unit 2 is arranged so as to surround the outer side of the inner frame assembly 7.

The outer frame unit 2 is a structure in which wood and metal materials are combined in a vertically long rectangular shape, and the outer frame unit 2 is provided with fasteners such as screws for island facilities (not shown) in the game arcade. It is fixed by using. In the vertically long rectangular outer frame unit 2, wood is used for the parts corresponding to the upper and lower short sides, and a metal material is used for the parts corresponding to the left and right long sides.

The integrated door unit 4 has a structure in which the tray unit 6 is integrated at its lower position. The integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 are attached to the island facility via the outer frame unit 2, and each of them operates in an openable and closable manner via a hinge mechanism (not shown). The opening/closing axis of the hinge mechanism (not shown) extends in the vertical direction along the left end of the pachinko machine 1 when viewed from the front.

A unified lock unit 9 is provided inside the right edge portion (left edge portion in FIG. 2) of the inner frame assembly 7 when viewed from the front in FIG. Correspondingly, locking tools (not shown) are also provided on the right edge portions (back side) of the integrated door unit 4 and the outer frame unit 2, respectively. As shown in FIG. 1, in the state where the integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 are closed with respect to the outer frame unit 2, the unified lock unit 9 on the back side of the integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 together with the locking tool. The opening of 7 is disabled.

A cylinder lock 6a with a keyhole is provided on the right side edge of the tray unit 6. For example, when the manager of the game arcade inserts a dedicated key into the key hole and twists the cylinder lock 6a in the clockwise direction, the unified lock unit 9 is activated and the integrated door unit 4 can be opened together with the inner frame assembly 7. .. When all of these are opened from the outer frame unit 2 to the front side (moved like a door), the back side of the pachinko machine 1 is exposed on the front side.

On the other hand, when the cylinder lock 6a is twisted counterclockwise, only the locking of the integrated door unit 4 is released while the inner frame assembly 7 remains locked, and the integrated door unit 4 can be opened. When the integrated door unit 4 is opened to the front side, the game board unit 8 is directly exposed, and in this state, the manager of the game hall can remove obstacles such as ball clogging in the board surface. When the integrated door unit 4 is opened, the tray unit 6 is also opened to the front side.

Moreover, the pachinko machine 1 includes the above-mentioned game board unit 8 as a game unit. The game board unit 8 is supported by the inner frame assembly 7 behind (inside) the integrated door unit 4. The game board unit 8 can be attached to and detached from the inner frame assembly 7 in a state where the integrated door unit 4 is opened to the front side, for example. The integrated door unit 4 has a vertically elongated circular window 4a formed in the center thereof, and a glass unit (no reference numeral) is attached in the window 4a. The glass unit is, for example, a combination of two transparent plates (glass plates) cut according to the shape of the window 4a. The glass unit is attached to the back side of the integrated door unit 4 via an attachment tool (not shown). A game area 8a (board surface, game board) is formed on the front surface of the game board unit 8, and the game area 8a is visible to the player from the front side through the window 4a. When the integrated door unit 4 is closed, a space where the game ball can flow down is formed between the inner surface of the glass unit and the board surface.

The tray unit 6 has a shape that protrudes from the integrated door unit 4 to the front side as a whole, and an upper tray 6b is formed on the upper surface thereof. In this upper plate 6b, game balls (rental balls) lent to the player and game balls (prize balls) obtained by winning can be stored. Further, in the tray unit 6, a lower tray 6c is formed at a lower position of the upper tray 6b. In this lower plate 6c, the game balls further paid out in a state where the upper plate 6b is full are stored. The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is a so-called CR machine (a model connected to a CR unit), and the game balls borrowed by the player are different from the prize balls from the payout device unit 172 on the back side to the saucer unit 6 (upper part). It is dispensed to the plate 6b or the lower plate 6c).

A lending operation unit 14 is provided on the upper surface of the tray unit 6, and a ball lending button 10 and a return button 12 are arranged on the lending operation unit 14. When the player operates the ball lending button 10 with a valuable medium (for example, a magnetic recording medium, a memory IC built-in medium, etc.) inserted in a CR unit (not shown), the number corresponding to a predetermined frequency unit (for example, 5 degrees) (For example, 125) game balls are rented out. Therefore, a frequency display section (not shown) is arranged on the upper surface of the lending operation section 14, and the frequency display section displays the remaining frequency of the valuable medium loaded in the CR unit. The player can operate the return button 12 to return the valuable medium with the remaining frequency. Although a CR machine is taken as an example in the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 may be a cash machine (a model that is not connected to the CR unit) different from the CR machine.

Further, on the upper surface of the tray unit 6, an upper plate ball removing button 6d is installed in front of the upper plate 6b in the upper position, and a lower plate ball removing lever 6e is provided in the center of the lower plate 6c. Is installed. The player can cause the game balls stored in the upper plate 6b to flow down to the lower plate 6c by pressing the upper plate ball removal button 6d, for example. In addition, the player can drop the game balls stored in the lower plate 6c downward and eject them by sliding the lower plate ball removing lever 6e, for example, to the left. The discharged game balls are received in, for example, a ball receiving box (not shown).

A handle unit 16 is installed in the lower right part of the tray unit 6. A player can operate the handle unit 16 to operate the launch control board set 174 to launch (drive) a game ball toward the game area 8a (ball launch device). The launched game ball rises along the left side edge from the lower edge of the game board unit 8, is guided by an outer band (not shown), and is thrown into the game area 8a. A large number of obstacle nails and windmills (no reference numerals in the figure) are arranged in the game area 8a, and the thrown game balls flow down in the game area 8a while being guided and guided by the obstacle nails and windmills. The structure of the game area 8a (board surface, game board) will be described later with reference to another drawing.

[Structure on the front of the frame]
In the integrated door unit 4, a left top lens unit 47 and an upper right lighting unit 49 are installed as components for performance. Of these, the left top lens unit 47 incorporates a glass frame top lamp 46 and a left glass frame decoration lamp 48, and the right upper illumination unit 49 incorporates a right glass frame decoration lamp 50. In addition, the integrated door unit 4 is provided with left and right glass frame decoration lamps 52 so as to be continuous below the left top lens unit 47 and the upper right electric decoration unit 49, respectively. It extends so as to wrap around from the left and right edges of the integrated door unit 4 to the front surface of the tray unit 6. In the integrated door unit 4, the glass frame top lamp 46, the left and right glass frame decoration lamps 48, 50, 52, etc. are arranged so as to surround the glass unit.

The various lamps 46, 48, 50, and 52 described above execute effects by, for example, light emission (lighting or blinking, change in luminance gradation, change in color tone, etc.) of the built-in LED. Further, in the upper part of the integrated door unit 4, the left top lens unit 47 and the upper right electric decoration unit 49 are provided with glass frame upper speakers 54 and 55, respectively. On the other hand, an outer frame speaker 56 is incorporated in the lower left position of the outer frame unit 2. These speakers 54, 55, 56 output sound effects, BGM, voice, etc. (general sound) to execute the effect.

Further, in the center of the saucer unit 6, an effect switching button 45 is installed in front of the upper tray 6b. The player switches the content of the effect (for example, the background screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 42) by pushing down the effect switching button 45, or, for example, during the change of the symbol, the confirmation display of the big hit, or the big hit game. It is possible to generate some kind of effect (preliminary effect, probable change promotion effect, promotion effect during major role, etc.).

Further, around the effect switching button 45, a jog dial 45a is installed so as to surround the effect switching button 45 (operation input receiving means, rotary type selector). By rotating the jog dial 45a, the player can change the effect contents displayed on the liquid crystal display 42, for example.

[Backside configuration]
As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, the power supply control unit 162, the main control board unit 170, the payout device unit 172, the flow path unit 173, the firing control board set 174, and the payout control board unit 176. , A back cover unit 178 and the like are installed. In addition to this, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, various electronic devices (including a control computer (not shown)) constituting the power supply system and control system of the pachinko machine 1, an external terminal board 160, a power cord (power plug) 164, A ground wire (ground terminal) 166, connection wiring (not shown), etc. are installed.

The above-mentioned payout device unit 172 has, for example, a prize ball tank 172a and a prize ball case (no reference numeral), of which the prize ball tank 172a is installed at the upper edge portion (back side) of the inner frame assembly 7. In this state, it is possible to store the game balls supplied from the supply route (not shown). The game balls stored in the prize ball tank 172a are guided to the prize ball case through an upper prize ball gutter (not shown). The flow path unit 173 guides the game balls sent from the payout device unit 172 toward the tray unit 6 on the front surface side.

Further, the external terminal board 160 is for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to an external electronic device (for example, a data display device, a hall computer, etc.). From the external terminal board 160, the game of the pachinko machine 1 is played. Various external information signals (for example, prize ball information, door opening information, symbol determination frequency information, big hit information, starting opening information, etc.) that indicate the progress state and maintenance state, etc. are output to external electronic devices. ing.

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

FIG. 3 is a front view showing the game board unit 8 alone. The game board unit 8 includes a base game board 8b, and a game area 8a is formed on the front side of the game board 8b. The game board 8b is made of, for example, a transparent resin plate, and the front surface of the game board 8b is parallel to the glass unit when the game board unit 8 is fixed to the inner frame assembly 7. On the front surface of the game board 8b, the above-mentioned game area 8a is formed inside a firing rail (no reference numeral) installed in a substantially circular shape.

A relatively large effect unit 40 is arranged in the center of the game area 8a, and the game area 8a is largely divided into a left side portion, a right side portion, and a lower portion around the effect unit 40. The left side portion of the game area 8a is the first game area (left hit area) used in a normal game state (for example, low probability non-time shortened state, low probability time shortened state, high probability time shortened state, left hit state, etc.). ), and the right side portion of the game area 8a is the second game area (right hitting) used in an advantageous game status (for example, a big hit gaming status, a small hit gaming status, a high probability non-time shortening status, a right hitting status, etc.). Area). Further, in the game area 8a, the upper start winning opening 26 (first winning opening), the right starting winning opening 27 (second winning entrance), the starting gate 20, the normal winning opening 22, around the effect unit 40. The variable start winning device 28 (first winning opening), the first variable winning device 30, the second variable winning device 31, etc. are distributed and installed.

Of these, the upper start winning opening 26 and the variable starting winning device 28 are arranged in the center of the lower portion of the game area 8a. The right start winning opening 27, the first variable winning device 30 and the second variable winning device 31 are arranged in this order from the top on the right side of the game area 8a. Here, the first variable winning device 30 is arranged at the lower left of the upper start winning port 26, and the second variable winning device 31 is arranged below the first variable winning device 30. Further, the starting gate 20 and the three normal winning openings 22 are arranged on the left side of the game area 8a, and the rightmost winning entrance 22 is arranged on the left side of the starting gate 20.

The starting gate 20 is arranged at a position where a game ball flowing down the left-handed area (first game area) can pass, and a third timing for generating an actuation trigger of the variable start winning device 28 (winning facilitating means) with a predetermined probability. This is the entrance.

The game ball thrown into the game area 8a enters the upper start winning opening 26, the right starting winning opening 27, the normal winning opening 22, passes through the starting gate 20, and is opened during the process of its flow. The variable start winning device 28, the first variable winning device 30 during the opening operation, and the second variable winning device 31 during the opening operation. Here, there is a possibility that the game ball flowing down the left side area of the game area 8a mainly enters the upper starting winning opening 26, passes through the starting gate 20, or enters the normal winning opening 22. .. On the other hand, the game balls flowing down the right side area of the game area 8a mainly enter the right start winning opening 27, enter the first variable winning device 30 during the opening operation, or enter the second opening during the opening operation. There is a possibility of entering the variable winning device 31. Although the game ball that has passed through the starting gate 20 continues to flow down in the game area 8a, the upper starting winning opening 26, the right starting winning opening 27, the normal winning opening 22, the variable starting winning device 28, the first variable winning device 30, The game balls that have entered the second variable winning device 31 are collected to the back side of the game board unit 8 through through holes formed in the game board (plywood material forming the game board unit 8, transparent plate, etc.).

Here, in the present embodiment, due to the configuration of the game area 8a (board surface), in the case of entering the game ball into the upper start winning opening 26, the variable starting winning device 28, and the normal winning opening 22, the left side in the playing area 8a. It is necessary to hit a game ball in a partial area (left hitting area) (execute so-called "left hitting").

On the other hand, when a game ball is to be entered into the right start winning opening 27, the first variable winning device 30, or the second variable winning device 31, the game ball is hit into the right area (right hitting area) in the game area 8a. It is necessary to execute (so-called "right-handed").
Since the inside of the game area 8a is arranged in this way, the game ball hit in the area on the left side of the game area 8a enters both the upper start winning opening 26 and the variable start winning device 28. There is a possibility that the game ball is driven into the right side area of the game area 8a and enters the right start winning opening 27. Therefore, when the game ball is driven into both the left side portion and the right side portion in the game area 8a as a special mode, in the case where the display time of the variation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol overlap each other. , The first special symbol and the second special symbol can be changed in parallel (simultaneously). In addition, when the game ball is driven into only the left side portion in the game area 8a, basically the second special symbol does not change, but the first special symbol mainly changes. On the contrary, when the game ball is driven into only the right side portion in the game area 8a, the first special symbol does not change, and the second special symbol mainly changes.

In the present embodiment, the variable start winning device 28 operates when a predetermined operation condition is satisfied (when a normal symbol is stopped and displayed for a predetermined stop display time in a winning manner), and accordingly Allows the player to enter the lower start winning port 28a (normal electric accessory, award facilitating means). The variable start winning device 28 has, for example, a pair of left and right blade members 28b, and these blade members 28b reciprocate in the left-right direction along the board surface by the action of a link mechanism using a solenoid (not shown), for example. .. That is, as shown in the figure, the left and right blade members 28b are in the closed position with the tips facing upward, and at this time, the balls are not so likely to enter the lower start winning port 28a. On the other hand, when the variable start winning device 28 operates, the left and right blade members 28b are respectively displaced (opened) from the closed position to the open position, and the opening width of the variable starting winning device 28 is expanded left and right. During this time, the game balls can easily flow into the lower start winning port 28a. The variable start prize device 28 receives the game ball flowing down from above by moving the tongue type opening/closing member from the position retracted from the board surface to the position protruding toward the front side, and the start start prize is received. It may be a device that opens the lower start winning opening 28a by guiding the opening 28a or by displacing the lower end edge portion of the opening/closing member as a hinge so as to fall forward. The variable start winning device 28 is provided in the first game area (left-handed area), and operates based on a predetermined operation pattern that makes it easier to generate the lottery trigger for the first special symbol than the normal game state (normal state). It is possible.

The above-mentioned first variable winning device 30 is a predetermined first condition (for example, from the first round to the sixth round) when the prescribed condition is satisfied (when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode other than non-winning). It is activated when the eyes or the condition of being in the 10th round to the 16th round) is satisfied, and enables the ball to enter the first special winning opening 30a (special electric accessory, first special ball) Event generation means).

The first variable winning device 30 is a device arranged on the right side of the upper starting winning opening 26 (so-called upper attacker), and has, for example, one opening/closing member 30b. The opening/closing member 30b reciprocates in the front-rear direction with respect to the board surface to open/close by the action of a link mechanism using a solenoid (not shown), for example. As shown in the drawing, the opening/closing member 30b is in the closed position (closed state) along the board surface, and at this time, it is difficult to enter the first big winning opening 30a. When the first variable winning device 30 is activated, the opening/closing member 30b is displaced by tilting forward with the lower end edge portion thereof serving as a hinge, and the first big winning opening 30a is opened (open state). During this time, the first variable winning device 30 is in a state where it is not difficult (easy or possible) for the game balls to flow in, and an event of winning the first special winning opening 30a can be generated. At this time, the opening/closing member 30b also functions as a member for guiding the inflow of the game balls into the first special winning opening 30a.

The second variable winning device 31 is the same as the first variable winning device 30 when the prescribed condition is satisfied (when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of a big hit), and the predetermined second condition (for example, , The seventh round to the ninth round) are fulfilled, and it is possible to enter the second special winning opening 31a (specific winning opening) (special electric accessory, second Special entrance event generation means).

The second variable winning device 31 is a device arranged below the first variable winning device 30 (so-called lower attacker), and has, for example, one blade member 31b. The blade member 31b is reciprocally rotated by a predetermined angle in the left-right direction along the board surface by the action of a link mechanism using a solenoid (not shown). As shown in the figure, the blade member 31b is in a state in which the second big winning opening 31a is closed in a state in which the blade member 31b is tilted substantially horizontally, and in this state, it is difficult for the game ball to flow into the second variable winning device 31. When the second variable winning device 31 operates, the blade member 31b is displaced so as to stand upright in the left and right directions within the game area 8a around the base end thereof, and the second special winning opening 31a is opened (open state). .. During this time, the second variable winning device 31 is in a state where it is not difficult (easy or possible) for the game balls to flow in, and an event of entering the second special winning opening 31a can be generated.

In addition, inside the second variable winning device 31, a guide passage 31c for guiding a game ball that has entered the second variable winning device 31 is arranged.

A second count switch 85 is disposed in the guide passage 31c, and a vane member 31d for the probability variation region and a hole 31e for the probability variation region are disposed on the lower side downstream of the guide passage 31c. A discharge port 31f is disposed on the downstream upper side of 31c.

The game ball that has entered the second variable winning device 31 is detected by the second count switch 85 first. Here, when the probability variation region solenoid that operates the probability variation region blade member 31d is ON, the probability variation region blade member 31d rises up and guides the game ball to the probability variation region hole 31e. On the other hand, when the probability variation region solenoid that operates the probability variation region blade member 31d is OFF, the probability variation region blade member 31d does not rise, so the game ball passes through the upper portion of the probability variation region blade member 31d, It is guided to the discharge port 31f.

[Probability variation area (specific area)]
Further, a probability variation region (no reference numeral) is provided inside the probability variation region hole 31e. The probability variation area is an area where the game ball cannot pass when the second variable winning device 31 is in the closed state, and the probability variation area blade member 31d operates when the second variable winning device 31 is in the open state. If it is, it is an area through which the game ball can pass.

The probability variation region vane member 31d operates when the second variable winning device 31 is opened during the big hit game. The operation pattern of the probability variation region vane member 31d is that the production region is opened for a short period (for example, 0.1 seconds) at the same time as the start of the round, and then closed for a few seconds (about 2 to 3 seconds), and then the probability variation region is set for a long period of time. It is a pattern in which a long opening is performed (for example, about 20 seconds). In the short-term opening executed at the same time as the start of the round, the game ball does not reach the probability variation region vane member 31d, so that this operation does not lead the game ball to the probability variation region. Even if the probability variation area blade member 31d operates, it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the probability variation area when the second variable winning device 31 opens in a short circuit.

The above-mentioned effect unit 40 is installed in the game board unit 8 at its center position. The effect unit 40 has its upper edge portion 40a functioning as a guide member for changing the flow direction of the game ball, and is provided with various decorative parts 40b, 40c and the like (including those not shown) inside thereof. The decorative parts 40b and 40c can enhance the decorativeness of the game board unit 8 by their three-dimensional modeling, and can perform a dramatic operation by emitting a transmitted light by, for example, a built-in light emitting device (LED or the like). .. Further, a liquid crystal display 42 (image display) is installed inside the effect unit 40, and various effect images including effect symbols corresponding to special symbols are displayed on the liquid crystal display 42. .. In this way, the game board unit 8 impresses the player with the features of the pachinko machine 1 based on the configuration of the board surface and the decorativeness of the effect unit 40. Further, when the game board 8b is a transparent resin plate (for example, an acrylic board) as in the present embodiment, various decorative bodies (including a movable body and a light emitting body) arranged not only on the front side but also behind the game board 8b. ) Can add a decorative property. The effect unit 40 may have a configuration in which the central liquid crystal display 42 is, for example, a main liquid crystal display, and small sub liquid crystal displays are arranged on both sides thereof.

Besides, inside the effect unit 40, a drive source (for example, a motor, a solenoid, etc.) is attached together with the effect movable body 40f. The movable body 40f for effect can perform an effect accompanied by the operation of a tangible object in addition to the effect using the image on the liquid crystal display 42 and the effect by the light emitter. The effect using the movable body 40f can exert an appealing power different from the effect using the two-dimensional image.

A ball guide passage 40d is formed at the left edge of the effect unit 40, and a rolling stage 40e is formed at the lower edge thereof. The ball guide passage 40d opens diagonally upward to the left in the game area 8a, and when a game ball flowing down in the game area 8a flows into the ball guide passage 40d at random, it passes through the inside and rolls. It is discharged onto the stage 40e. The upper surface of the rolling stage 40e has a smooth curved surface, and here the game ball can roll in the left-right direction. The game ball rolled on the rolling stage 40e eventually flows down into the lower game area 8a. A ball discharge path 40k is formed at the center of the rolling stage 40e, and the game ball guided from the rolling stage 40e to the ball discharge path 40k easily flows into the upper start winning opening 26 located therebelow. ..

In addition, an out port 32 is formed in the game area 8a, and game balls that have not entered (winned) the various winning ports are finally collected to the back side of the game board unit 8 through the out port 32. Further, the game area including the normal winning opening 22, the upper starting winning opening 26, the right starting winning opening 27, the lower starting winning opening 28a, the first variable winning device 30, and the game balls entered in the second variable winning device 31. All the game balls hit in 8a are collected on the back side of the game board unit 8. The recovered game balls are discharged from the back side of the pachinko machine 1 to the outside of the frame through an out passage assembly (not shown), and join the supply route of the island facility (not shown).

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

Of these, the normal symbol display device 33, for example, alternately lights two lamps (LEDs) to display the normal symbol in a variable manner, and stops or displays the normal symbol by turning on or off the lamp. The normal symbol working memory lamp 33a displays a memory number of 0 to 4 by combining, for example, turning off or lighting two lamps (LEDs) and blinking. For example, in the display mode in which both the two lamps are turned off, the number of storages is 0, in the display mode in which one lamp is turned on, the storage number is 1 and in the display mode in which the same one lamp is blinked. In the display mode in which two memory numbers are displayed and one lamp is blinked and the other lamp is turned on, three memory numbers are displayed, and in the display mode in which two lamps are both blinked, the memory number is four. For example, displaying individual pieces. Although two lamps (LED) are used here, four lamps (LED) may be used to configure the normal symbol working memory lamp 33a. In this case, the working memory number can be displayed by the number of lamps that are turned on.

The normal symbol working memory lamp 33a is changed to a display mode after being increased by one in order to remember that each time the game ball passes through the above-mentioned starting gate 20, each time the game ball passes, which triggers the working lottery. Then (up to 4 pieces at maximum), the display pattern after being reduced by one is changed each time the variation of the normal symbol is started with the passage as a trigger. In the present embodiment, when the normal symbol working memory lamp 33a is not lit (the number of memories is 0), the game ball passes through the starting gate 20 in a state where the normal symbol can already start changing (at the time of stop display). However, the display mode does not change. That is, the number of memories (maximum four) represented by the display mode of the normal symbol working memory lamp 33a represents the number of passages at which the fluctuation of the normal symbol is not yet started.

Further, the first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35, for example, each 7 segment LED (with a dot), the corresponding 1st special symbol or the second special symbol variation state and stop state are displayed. Can be done (first symbol display means, second symbol display means). The first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35 may have a form in which a plurality of dot LEDs are geometrically (for example, circular) arranged.

In addition, the first special symbol working memory lamp 34a and the second special symbol working memory lamp 35a are, for example, 0 to 4 pieces each according to a display mode configured by a combination of two lamps (LEDs) being turned off or turned on or blinking. The memory count of is displayed (memory count display means). For example, in the display mode in which both the two lamps are turned off, the number of storages is 0, in the display mode in which one lamp is turned on, the storage number is 1 and in the display mode in which the same one lamp is blinked. In the display mode in which two memory numbers are displayed and one lamp is blinked and the other lamp is turned on, three memory numbers are displayed, and in the display mode in which two lamps are both blinked, the memory number is four. For example, displaying individual pieces.

The first special symbol working memory lamp 34a, the upper start winning port 26 or the variable starting winning device 28 (when the game ball enters the upper starting winning port 26 or the variable starting winning device 28 (lower starting winning port 28a). In order to memorize that the game ball has entered the lower start winning opening 28a), the display mode is gradually increased to 1 (up to 4), and the variation of the special symbol is triggered by the entry. Every time when is started, the display mode is changed to one after the decrease. Further, the second special symbol working memory lamp 35a is increased by one in order to remember that each time the game ball enters the right starting winning opening 27, the fact that the game ball enters the right starting winning opening 27 is remembered. The display mode changes to (up to 4 maximum), and the display mode after the change is reduced by one each time the change of the special symbol is triggered by the entry. In the present embodiment, when the first special symbol working memory lamp 34a is not lit (the number of memories is 0), the first special symbol can already start changing (at the time of stop display) the upper starting winning opening 26. Alternatively, the display mode does not change even if the game ball enters the variable start prize device 28 (lower start prize hole 28a). In addition, when the second special symbol working memory lamp 35a is not lit (the number of memories is 0), the game ball enters the right starting winning opening 27 in a state where the second special symbol can already start changing (at the time of stop display). The display mode does not change even if a ball is placed. That is, the number of memories (maximum 4) represented by the display mode of each special symbol working memory lamp 34a, 35a is the number of entered balls for which the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has not yet started at that time. Shows the number of times.

Further, the game state display device 38 includes LEDs corresponding to, for example, big hit type display lamps 38a, 38b, a probability variation state display lamp 38d, a time saving state display lamp 38e, and a firing position designation lamp 38f. In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned normal symbol display device 33, normal symbol working memory lamp 33a, first special symbol display device 34, second special symbol display device 35, first special symbol working memory lamp 34a, second special symbol The symbol working memory lamp 35a and the game state display device 38 are mounted on the game board unit 8 in a state of being mounted on one integrated display substrate 89.

[Control configuration]
Next, a configuration related to control of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing various electronic devices mounted on the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a main controller 70 (main control computer) that is the center of the control operation, and the main controller 70 mainly has a function of controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1. There is. The main controller 70 is built in the main control board unit 170.

Further, the main control device 70 is equipped with a circuit board (main control board) on which a main control CPU 72, which is a central processing unit, is mounted. The main control CPU 72, together with a CPU core and registers (not shown), a ROM 74, a RAM ( It is configured as an LSI in which a semiconductor memory such as RWM) 76 is integrated. Further, the main controller 70 is equipped with a random number generator 75 and a sampling circuit 77. Of these, the random number generator 75 is for generating a hardware random number (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal notation) for the big hit determination of the special symbol lottery and the hit determination of the ordinary symbol lottery, and the random number generated here. Is input to the main control CPU 72 through the sampling circuit 77. In addition, the main controller 70 is equipped with peripheral ICs such as an input/output (I/O) port 79, a clock generation circuit (not shown), a counter/timer circuit (CTC), etc. It is mounted on the board. A signal transmission path, a power supply path, a control bus, etc. are formed as a wiring pattern on the circuit board (or the inner layer portion).

The starting gate 20 described above is integrally provided with a gate switch 78 for detecting passage of a game ball. Further, the game board unit 8 corresponds to the upper start winning a prize opening 26, the variable starting winning a prize device 28 (lower starting winning a prize opening 28a), the right starting winning a prize mouth 27, the first variable winning a prize device 30 and the second variable award winning device 31, respectively. Then, an upper starting winning opening switch 80, a lower starting winning opening switch 82, a right starting winning opening switch 83, a first count switch 84 and a second count switch 85 are provided. Each of the starting winning opening switches 80, 82, 83 is for detecting the entry of the game ball into the upper starting winning opening 26, the variable starting winning device 28 (lower starting winning opening 28a), and the right starting winning opening 27. is there. The first count switch 84 is for detecting the number of game balls entering the first variable winning device 30 (first special winning opening) and counting the number. Further, the second count switch 85 is for detecting the number of game balls entering the second variable winning a prize device 31 (the second special winning opening 31a) and counting the number thereof. Further, the probability variation area switch 95 is a switch for detecting that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area disposed inside the second variable winning device 31 (detection means).

Similarly, the game board unit 8 is equipped with a winning opening switch 86 for detecting the entry of a game ball into the normal winning opening 22. It should be noted that, regarding the three normal winning openings 22, a configuration using a common winning opening switch 86 is taken as an example, but, for example, three winning opening switches are installed and a game ball enters each of the normal winning openings 22. May be detected individually.

In any case, the winning detection signals of these switches 78, 80, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 95 are input to the main control CPU 72 via an input/output driver (not shown). In the structure of the game board unit 8, in the present embodiment, the detection signals from the upper start winning opening switch 80, the lower starting winning opening switch 82, and the right starting winning opening switch 83 most directly affect the profit of the player. Since it is a signal to exert, it is transmitted to the main control device 70 without passing through a relay, and other detection signals are transmitted to the main control device 70 via the panel relay terminal plate 87. The panel relay terminal board 87 is provided with wiring patterns, connection terminals, etc. for relaying the respective winning detection signals.

The above-mentioned normal symbol display device 33 and normal symbol working memory lamp 33a, first special symbol display device 34, second special symbol display device 35, first special symbol working memory lamp 34a, second special symbol working memory lamp 35a and game The display operation of the status display device 38 is controlled based on a control signal from the main control CPU 72. The main control CPU 72 outputs a control signal to the display devices 33, 34, 35, 38 and the lamps 33a, 34a, 35a according to the progress of the game, and controls the lighting state of each LED. Further, the display devices 33, 34, 35, 38 and the lamps 33a, 34a, 35a are installed in the game board unit 8 in a state of being mounted on one integrated display board 89 as described above, A control signal is transmitted from the main control CPU 72 to the display substrate 89 by relaying the panel relay terminal plate 87 described above.

In addition, in the game board unit 8, the variable electric start winning device 28, the first variable winning device 30, the second variable winning device 31, and the normal electric auditors solenoid 88 and the first large winning opening corresponding to the upstream of the probability changing region, respectively. A solenoid 90, a second special winning opening solenoid 97, and a probability variation area solenoid 99 are provided. These solenoids 88, 90, 97, 99 operate (excite) based on a control signal from the main control CPU 72, and open/close the variable start winning device 28, the first variable winning device 30, and the second variable winning device 31, respectively ( (Operation) or moving the probability variation region vane member 31d. Note that these solenoids 88, 90, 97, 99 also relay control signals from the main control CPU 72 through the panel relay terminal plate 87.

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

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

A payout device substrate 100 is installed together with a payout motor 102 (eg, a stepping motor) in a prize ball case (not shown) of the payout device unit 172, and a drive circuit for the payout motor 102 is provided on the payout device substrate 100. There is. The payout device substrate 100 specifically controls the rotation angle of the payout motor 102 based on the payout number instruction signal from the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94), and pays out the instructed number of game balls from the prize ball case. Let out. The paid game balls are sent to the saucer unit 6 through the payout flow path in the flow path unit 173.

Further, for example, a payout passage ball cut switch 104 is installed at an upstream position of the prize ball case, and a payout counting switch 106 is installed at a downstream position of the payout motor 102. When a prize ball is actually paid out by driving the payout motor 102, a count signal from the payout counting switch 106 is input to the payout device substrate 100 each time. Further, when a ball break occurs at the upstream position of the prize ball case, a contact signal from the payout path ball break switch 104 is input to the payout device substrate 100. The payout device substrate 100 transmits the input count signal and contact signal to the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94). The payout control CPU 94 can detect the actual number of payouts and the out-of-ball state based on the signal received from the payout device substrate 100.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, for example, a full tank switch 161 is installed inside the lower plate 6c (position of the back when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1). The prize balls (game balls) actually paid out are discharged to the upper plate 6b through the above-mentioned flow path unit 173, but when the upper plate 6b is filled with the game balls, the game balls further paid out It flows into the lower plate 6c as described above. Further, when the lower plate 6c is filled with game balls, the full tank switch 161 is turned on, and a full tank detection signal is input to the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94). In response to this, even when the payout control CPU 94 receives the award ball instruction command from the main control CPU 72, the award ball operation beyond that is temporarily suspended, and the unpaid remaining award number is stored in the RAM 98. Note that the memory of the RAM 98 can be backed up even when the power is cut off, and even if a power failure (including a momentary power failure) occurs during the game, the unpaid prize ball remaining number information is not lost. ..

On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a firing solenoid 110 is installed together with the firing control board 108. Further, a ball feeding solenoid 111 is provided in the tray unit 6. The firing control board 108, the firing solenoid 110, and the ball feed solenoid 111 constitute the above-mentioned firing control board set 174. Of these, the firing control board 108 is provided with drive circuits for the firing solenoid 110 and the ball feed solenoid 111. ing. Of these, the ball feed solenoid 111 performs an operation of sending the game balls stored in the tray unit 6 one by one to a predetermined launch position in the launcher case. In addition, the firing solenoid 110 strikes the game ball sent to the firing position and continuously (intermittently) shoots one game ball toward the game area 8a as described above. The game balls are emitted at intervals of, for example, about 0.6 seconds (100 pieces or less per minute).

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

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

Further, the saucer unit 6 includes a frequency display board 122 and a lending/returning switch board 123. Of these, the frequency display substrate 122 is provided with a display device (7-segment LED for 3 digits) of the frequency display unit. Further, switch modules connected to the ball lending button 10 and the return button 12 are mounted on the lending/returning switch substrate 123, and when the ball lending button 10 or the return button 12 is operated, the operation signal thereof is lent. And it is transmitted from the return switch substrate 123 to the CR unit via the terminal for connecting device for lending device such as gaming balls 120. In addition, from the CR unit, a frequency signal indicating the remaining frequency of the valuable medium is transmitted to the frequency display board 122 via the lending device connection terminal board 120 for gaming balls and the like. A display circuit (not shown) on the frequency display substrate 122 drives the display device based on the frequency signal to numerically display the remaining frequency of the valuable medium. Further, when the valuable medium is not loaded in the CR unit or the remaining frequency of the loaded valuable medium becomes 0, the display circuit of the frequency display substrate 122 drives the display unit to perform the demo display (the valuable medium). Can also be displayed).

Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a production control device 124 (production control computer) as a control configuration. This effect control device 124 controls the effect accompanying the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1. The effect control device 124 is also equipped with a circuit board (composite sub-control board) on which an effect control CPU 126, which is a central processing unit, is mounted. The effect control CPU 126 incorporates a semiconductor memory such as a ROM 128 or a RAM 130 as a main memory together with a CPU core (not shown). The effect control device 124 is provided at a position covered by the back cover unit 178 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1.

In addition, the effect control device 124 is equipped with an input/output driver (not shown) and various peripheral ICs, as well as a lamp drive circuit 132 and a sound drive circuit 134. The effect control CPU 126 controls the effect based on the command for effect transmitted from the main control CPU 72, gives a command to the lamp drive circuit 132 and the sound drive circuit 134, and emits various lamps 46 to 52 and the panel lamp 53. The process of causing the speakers 54, 55, 56 to actually output sound effects, voice, and the like is performed.

The effect control device 124 and the main control device 70 are connected to each other via, for example, a communication harness (not shown). However, communication between them is performed in only one direction from the main control device 70 to the effect control device 124, and communication in the opposite direction is not performed. It should be noted that the communication harness may adopt a parallel format according to the bus width of various commands transmitted from the main control device 70 to the effect control device 124, or each driver IC (I/O). The serial format may be adopted according to the hardware configuration of.

The lamp drive circuit 132 includes, for example, a switching element such as a PWM (pulse width modulation) IC or MOSFET (not shown), and the lamp drive circuit 132 switches (or duty switches) the drive voltage applied to various lamps including LEDs. ) And manage the operations such as light emission and blinking. In addition to the glass frame top lamp 46 and the glass frame decoration lamps 48, 50 and 52, the various lamps include a board lamp 53 for decoration and effect installed in the game board unit 8. The board lamp 53 corresponds to an LED built in the above-mentioned effect unit, an LED built in the variable start winning device 28, the first variable winning device 30, the second variable winning device 31, and the like. Although the example in which the glass frame decoration lamp 52 is connected to the glass frame decoration board 136 is given here, the saucer decoration board is installed in the saucer unit 6 and the saucer decoration is used for the glass frame decoration lamp 52. It may be configured to be connected to the lamp drive circuit 132 via a substrate.

The acoustic drive circuit 134 is, for example, a sound generator having a sound ROM, an acoustic control IC, an amplifier, etc., which are not shown, and the acoustic drive circuit 134 drives the speakers 54, 55, 56 to perform acoustic output.

In this embodiment, a glass frame electric decoration substrate 136 is installed on the inner surface of the integrated door unit 4, and drive signals from the lamp drive circuit 132 and the acoustic drive circuit 134 are passed through the glass frame electric decoration substrate 136 and the various lamps 46. To 52 and speakers 54, 55 and 56. In addition, the above-mentioned production change button 45 is connected to the glass frame electric circuit board 136, and when the player operates the production switch button 45, the contact signal is sent to the production control device 124 through the glass frame electric circuit board 136. Is entered. Further, the above-mentioned jog dial 45a is connected to the glass frame decorative board 136, and when the player rotates the jog dial 45a, the rotation signal is input to the effect control device 124 through the glass frame decorative board 136. .. Although the example in which the effect switching button 45 and the jog dial 45a are connected to the glass frame illumination board 136 is given here, when the above-mentioned saucer illumination board is installed, the effect switching button 45 and the jog dial 45a are used for the saucer illumination. It may be connected to the substrate.

In addition, a panel lighting board 138 is installed in the game board unit 8, and a movable body motor 57 is connected to the panel lighting board 138 in addition to the board lamp 53. The movable body motor 57 drives the movable body 40f via a link mechanism (not shown), for example. The drive signal from the lamp drive circuit 132 is applied to the panel lamp 53 and the movable body motor 57 via the panel illumination substrate 138, respectively.

The liquid crystal display 42 is installed on the back side of the game board unit 8, and its display screen is visible through a substantially rectangular opening formed in the game board unit 8. Further, an inverter board 158 is installed on the back side of the game board unit 8, and this inverter board 158 generates an AC power source that is applied to a backlight (for example, a cold cathode tube) of the liquid crystal display 42. Further, a production display control device 144 is installed on the back side of the game board unit 8, and the display operation by the liquid crystal display 42 is controlled by the production display control device 144. The effect display control device 144 is equipped with a display control CPU 146, which is a general-purpose central processing unit, and a circuit board (effect display control board) on which the VDP 152 that is a display processor is mounted. Of these, the display control CPU 146 is configured as an LSI in which semiconductor memories such as a ROM 148 and a RAM 150 are integrated together with a CPU core (not shown). Further, the VDP 152 is configured as an LSI in which semiconductor memories such as an image ROM 154 and VRAM 156 are integrated together with a processor core (not shown). The VRAM 156 can use part of its storage area as a frame buffer.

A basic program regarding control of effect is stored in the ROM 128 of the effect control CPU 126, and the effect control CPU 126 executes effect control according to this program. The control of the effect includes control of the effect using the various lamps 46 to 53 and the speakers 54, 55, 56 as described above, as well as the control of the effect by image display using the liquid crystal display 42. .. The production control CPU 126 transmits basic information (for example, production number) related to the production to the display control CPU 146, and the display control CPU 146 which has received this transmits a specific image for production based on the basic information. Control to display.

The display control CPU 146 outputs a more detailed control signal to the VDP 152. Upon receiving this, the VDP 152 accesses the image ROM 154 based on the control signal, reads necessary image data from the image ROM 154, and transfers it to the VRAM 156. Further, the VDP 152 expands the image data on the VRAM 156 for each frame (still image per unit time) in the frame buffer, and based on the buffered image data, each pixel (full color pixel) of the liquid crystal display 42 is displayed. Drive individually.

In addition, a power control unit 162 (power control means) is provided on the back side of the inner frame assembly 7. The power supply control unit 162 includes a switching power supply circuit, and when external power (for example, AC24V or the like) is taken from the island facility through the power cord 164, necessary power (for example, DC+34V, +12V or the like) can be generated from the external power. The power generated by the power supply control unit 162 is distributed to the main controller 70, the payout controller 92, the effect controller 124, and the inverter board 158. Further, the electric power is supplied to the launch control board 108 via the payout control device 92, and the electric power is supplied to the CR unit via the game ball lending device connection terminal board 120. The low-voltage power for logic (for example, DC+5V) is generated by a power supply IC (three-terminal regulator or the like) built in each device. Further, as described above, the power supply control unit 162 is grounded (grounded) to the island facility through the ground wire 166.

The external terminal board 160 is connected to the payout control device 92, and various external information signals generated by the main control device 70 (main control CPU 72) pass through the payout control device 92 and the external terminal board 160. Is output from the outside. The main controller 70 (main control CPU 72) and the payout controller 92 (payout control CPU 94) can output an external information signal to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 through the external terminal board 160. The signals output from the external terminal board 160 are totaled by, for example, a hall computer (not shown) in the game hall. Note that, here, the configuration via the payout control device 92 is taken as an example, but the external information signal may be directly output from the main control device 70 to the external terminal board 160.

The above is a configuration example relating to control of the pachinko machine 1. Subsequently, a control process executed by the main control CPU 72 of the main control device 70 will be described.

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

6 and 7 are flowcharts showing a procedure example of the reset start process. The processing performed by the main control CPU 72 will be described below step by step.

Step S101: The main control CPU72 first sets the top address of the stack area in the stack pointer.

Step S102: Subsequently, the main control CPU72 sets the vector type interrupt mode (mode 2) and corrects the default RST type interrupt mode (mode 0). As a result, thereafter, the main control CPU 72 can refer to an arbitrary address (however, the least significant bit is 0) as an interrupt vector and execute the specified interrupt handler.

Step S103: The main control CPU72 executes a reset standby process here. This process is to secure a certain waiting time (for example, about several thousand ms) at the time of reset start (for example, power-on) and check the main power-off detection signal during that time. Specifically, when the main control CPU 72 sets the loop counter for the waiting time, the main control CPU 72 bit-checks the input port of the main power-off detection signal while decrementing the value of the loop counter. The main power-off detection signal is input from, for example, a power supply monitoring IC that is a peripheral device. Then, when the input of the main power-off detection signal is confirmed before the loop counter reaches 0, the main control CPU72 restarts the process from the beginning. This makes it possible to protect the system when, for example, the operation of turning on and off the main power switch (not shown) is repeatedly performed within a short time (about 1 to 2 seconds).

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

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

Step S106: The main control CPU72 refers to the input signal from the RAM clear switch saved previously, and confirms whether or not the RAM clear switch is operated (switch ON). If the RAM clear switch has not been operated (No), then step S107 is executed.

Step S107: Next, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the backup information is stored in the RAM76, that is, whether or not the backup validity determination flag is set. If the backup is normally completed in the previous power-off process and the backup validity determination flag (for example, “A55AH”) is set (Yes), then the main control CPU72 executes step S108.

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

Step S109: The main control CPU72 resets the backup validity determination flag (for example, "0000H").
Step S110: Further, the main control CPU72 clears the command waiting for transmission immediately before the occurrence of the previous power failure.

Step S111: Next, the main control CPU72 executes effect control return processing. In this processing, the main control CPU72 instructs the effect control device 124 to return a command (for example, a model designation command, a special symbol probability state designation command, a special figure destination determination effect command, an operation memory number increase effect command, an operation memory number). Decrease time production command, number cut counter remaining number command, special game state designation command, etc.) are transmitted. In response to this, the effect control device 124 is in the effect state that was being executed when the power was turned off last time (for example, the internal probability state, the effect pattern display mode, the effect memory number effect display mode, the sound output content, and various lamps. It is possible to restore the light emitting state, etc.).

Step S112: The main control CPU72 executes a state restoration process. In this process, the main control CPU72 sets various values in the work area of the RAM76 based on the backup information, and the game state that was being executed at the time of the previous power-off (for example, the display mode of the special symbol, the internal probability state, The contents of working memory, various flag states, random number update states, etc.) are restored. Further, the main control CPU72 restores the backed-up value of the PC register.

On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch is operated when the power is turned on (step S106: Yes), the backup valid determination flag is not set (step S107: No), or the backup information is not normal. (Step S108: No), the main control CPU72 shifts to step S113.

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

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

Step S116: The main control CPU72 executes a payout control output process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs to the payout control device 92 an instruction command for starting payout of prize balls.

Step S117: The main control CPU72 executes a CTC initialization process to initialize the peripheral device CTC (counter/timer circuit). In this processing, the main control CPU72 sets the interrupt vector register, and also sets the interrupt count value (for example, 4 ms) in the CTC. As a result, when a CTC interrupt occurs next time, the main control CPU 72 can continue the process from the backed up program address of the PC register.

When the above procedure is executed in the reset start processing, the main control CPU72 shifts to the main loop shown in FIG. 7 (connection symbol A→A).

Step S118, Step S119: The main control CPU72 prohibits an interrupt and then executes a power failure occurrence check process. In this processing, the main control CPU 72 bit-checks the input port of the main power-off detection signal, and monitors the occurrence of power-off (driving voltage drop). When the power is cut off, the main control CPU 72 clears the output port buffers corresponding to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 88, the first big winning opening solenoid 90, the second big winning opening solenoid 97, the probability variation area solenoid 99, etc. The entire contents of the work area except for the backup validity judgment flag and the sum check buffer are backed up and the sum result value is stored in the sum check buffer. Then, the main control CPU72 stores the above-mentioned effective value (for example, "A55AH") in the backup effective judgment flag area, prohibits the access to the RAM76, and stops the processing (NOP). On the other hand, if the power shutdown has not occurred, the main control CPU72 next executes step S120. Note that there is also a known programming example in which the CPU executes the process when the power is cut off as a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) process.

Step S120: The main control CPU72 executes an initial value updating random number updating process. In this process, the main control CPU72 increments a random number for updating (changing) the initial values of various software random numbers. In the present embodiment, various kinds of random numbers except the big hit determination random number (hardware random number) and the hit determination random number (hardware random number) corresponding to the normal symbol (for example, big hit symbol random number, reach determination random number, fluctuation pattern determination random number, etc.) Is generated in the program. These software random numbers are updated by the loop counter within a predetermined range in another interrupt process (step S201 in FIG. 9), but the initial value of the loop counter (all Random number does not have to be the target) has been changed. The random number for initial value update is used to randomly change this initial value, and in step S120, the random number for initial value update is updated. It should be noted that the reason why step S120 is executed after the interrupt is prohibited in step S118 is that another interrupt management process (step S202 in FIG. 9) also executes the same process, and therefore overlaps with this (competition). ) Is to prevent. As described above, in this embodiment, the big hit determination random number and the hit determination random number are hardware random numbers generated by the random number generator 75, and the update cycle thereof is faster than the timer interrupt cycle (for example, several ms). Since it is (for example, several μs), it is not necessary to update the big hit determination random number and the initial value of the hit determination random number.

Step S121, Step S122: The main control CPU72 permits the interrupt and executes other random number update processing. The random numbers updated in this process are random numbers (reach determination random numbers, fluctuation pattern determination random numbers, etc.) that are not related to the determination of the winning type (winning type) among the software random numbers. This processing is performed in the remaining time when a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the main loop and the main control CPU 72 executes another interrupt management processing (FIG. 9). The details of the interrupt management process will be described later.

[Power failure occurrence check processing]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart specifically showing an example of the procedure of the above-described power failure occurrence check processing.
Step S130: Here, first, the main control CPU72 sets the condition for power failure occurrence check. This check condition can be set, for example, as an on-counter value for confirming that the main power-off detection signal is continuously output.

Step S132: Next, the main control CPU72 reads the main power interruption detection switch input port, and confirms whether or not the main power interruption detection signal is output (checks a specific bit). Although not particularly shown, the main power-off detection switch is mounted on, for example, the main control device 70. The main power-off detection switch monitors the drive voltage supplied from the power supply control unit 162, and its voltage level is When the voltage drops below the reference voltage, the main power disconnection detection signal is output. The main power-off detection switch may be built in the power supply control unit 162. When the main control CPU 72 confirms that the main power supply disconnection detection signal is not output at this time (No), the main control CPU 72 exits this process and returns to the reset start process. On the other hand, when confirming that the main power-off detection signal is output (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to the next step S134.

Step S134: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the above check condition is satisfied. Specifically, the on-counter value set in the previous step S130 is decremented by 1, for example, and it is confirmed whether or not the result has become 0. If the on-counter value is still not 0 at this time (No), the main control CPU72 returns to step S132 to reconfirm the main power-off detection switch input port. When the check condition is satisfied by repeating the loop from step S134 to step S132 (step S134: Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S136.

Step S136: The main control CPU72, in addition to the output port corresponding to the normal electric auditors product solenoid 88, the first special winning opening solenoid 90, the second special winning opening solenoid 97, the probability variation area solenoid 99 as described above, a test signal Clear the output port buffer corresponding to the pin or command control signal.

Steps S138 and S140: Next, the main control CPU72 adds the entire contents of the work area of the RAM76 excluding the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer in 1-byte units, and repeats until the addition is completed for all areas. ..
Step S142: When the sum calculation is completed for all the areas (step S140: Yes), the main control CPU72 stores the sum result value in the sum check buffer.

Step S144: Next, the main control CPU72 stores the valid value in the backup valid determination flag area as described above.
Step S146: Further, the main control CPU72 stores "01H" representing the access prohibition in the protect value of the RAM76, and prohibits the access to the work area (including the use prohibition area and the stack area) of the RAM76.
Step S148: Then, the main control CPU72 enters a standby loop and stops all other processing in preparation for shutting off the main power supply cutoff. After the main power is cut off, backup power is supplied from a backup power supply circuit (not shown) (for example, a circuit including a capacitive element mounted in the main control device 70), so that the contents stored in the RAM 76 are lost even after the main power is cut off. Retained without doing. The backup power supply circuit may be built in the power supply control unit 162, for example.

Through the above processing, all the information stored in the work area of the RAM 76 to be backed up (sum addition target) is retained as storage in the RAM 76 even after the main power is turned off. Further, the retained memory is restored as backup information at the time of power failure after confirming the normal checksum in the reset start process (FIG. 6).

[Interrupt management process (timer interrupt process)]
Next, the interrupt management process (timer interrupt process) will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of interrupt management processing. The main control CPU72 executes an interrupt management process every predetermined time (for example, several ms) based on the interrupt request signal from the counter/timer circuit. Hereinafter, each procedure will be described.

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

Step S201: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a lottery random number updating process. In this process, the main control CPU72 updates the value of the counter for generating various random numbers for lottery. The value of each counter is incremented in the counter area of the RAM 76 and each loops within a specified range. Various random numbers include, for example, a big hit symbol random number and the like.

Step S202: The main control CPU72 also executes the initial value updating random number updating process here. The content of the process is the same as that described above (step S120 in FIG. 7).

Step S203: The main control CPU72 executes an input process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 inputs various switch signals from the input/output (I/O) port 79. Specifically, the passage detection signals from the gate switch 78 and the probability variation area switch 95, the upper start winning opening switch 80, the lower starting winning opening switch 82, the right starting winning opening switch 83, the first count switch 84, the second count. The input state (ON/OFF) of the winning detection signal from the switch 85 and the winning opening switch 86 is read.

Step S204: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a switch input event process. In this process, among the switch signals input in the previous input process, the game is being played based on the winning detection signals from the gate switch 78, the upper starting winning opening switch 80, the lower starting winning opening switch 82, and the right starting winning opening switch 83. The event that has occurred is determined, and further processing is executed according to the event that has occurred. The specific contents of the switch input event process will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

In this embodiment, when a winning detection signal (ON) is input from the upper start winning opening switch 80, the lower starting winning opening switch 82 or the right starting winning opening switch 83, the main control CPU 72 causes the first special symbol or the second special symbol, respectively. It is determined that an event that triggers the internal lottery (lottery trigger) corresponding to the special symbol has occurred. Further, when the passage detection signal (ON) is input from the gate switch 78, the main control CPU72 determines that an event that triggers the lottery corresponding to the normal symbol has occurred. When determining that any of the events has occurred, the main control CPU72 executes processing according to each of the occurring events. The processing executed when the winning detection signal is input from the upper start winning opening switch 80, the lower starting winning opening switch 82, or the right starting winning opening switch 83 will be described later using another flowchart.

Step S205, Step S206a, Step S206b: The main control CPU72 executes the normal symbol game process, the first special symbol game process and the second special symbol game process during the interrupt management process. These processes are for specifically progressing the game in the pachinko machine 1. Of these, in the normal symbol game process (step S205), the main control CPU72 controls the variable display and the stop display by the normal symbol display device 33 described above, and the operation of the variable start winning device 28 according to the display result. To control. For example, the main control CPU72 stores the random number (determined random number per ordinary symbol) acquired by the passage of the starting gate 20 in the previous switch input event process (step S204), and in the ordinary symbol game process. The random number value is read from the memory and it is determined whether or not it falls within a predetermined hit range (operation lottery execution means). When the random number value falls within the hit range, the normal symbol display device 33 variably displays the normal symbol to perform a stop display of the normal symbol in a predetermined hit mode, and then the main control CPU 72 turns on the normal electric accessory solenoid 88. Excited to operate the variable start winning device 28. On the other hand, if the random number value is out of the hit range, the main control CPU72 performs the stop display of the normal symbol in a mode that is out of alignment after the variable display.

Further, in the first special symbol game process (step S206a), the main control CPU72 controls the execution of the internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol (first lottery execution means), the variation by the first special symbol display device 34 The display and the stop display are controlled, and the operations of the first variable winning device 30 and the second variable winning device 31 are controlled according to the display result. Further, in the second special symbol game processing (step S206b), the main control CPU72 controls the execution of the internal lottery corresponding to the second special symbol (second lottery execution means), the fluctuation by the second special symbol display device 35. The display and the stop display are controlled, and the operation of the second variable winning a prize device 31 is controlled according to the display result. The details of the first special symbol game process and the second special symbol game process will be described later using another flowchart.

Step S207: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a prize ball payout process. In this processing, the number of prize balls is instructed to the payout control device 92 based on the winning detection signals input from the various switches 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86 in the previous input processing (step S203). Output the prize ball instruction command.

In the prize ball payout process, the main control CPU72 outputs a prize ball content command for transmitting the content of the number of prize balls to the effect control device 124. When the winning detection signal is input from the first count switch 84 or the second count switch 85 corresponding to the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31, it corresponds to the first profit (15 game balls). Generate a prize ball content command. When a winning detection signal is input from the winning opening switch 86 corresponding to the normal winning opening 22, a prize ball content command corresponding to the second profit (10 game balls) is generated. The prize ball content command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 9).

[About the number of prize balls and the number of game balls acquired]
The number of prize balls at the starting opening of the first special symbol and the number of prize balls at the starting opening of the second special symbol are each set to one or more specified numbers. Further, the number of prize balls may be different between the starting opening of the first special symbol and the starting opening of the second special symbol. Furthermore, based on the winning probability of the special symbol and the expected value of the total number of game balls (the average number of balls that can be obtained during the series from the first hit to the end of the time reduction state), the minimum number of prize balls is set. You may. Furthermore, the winning probability of the special symbol, the expected value of the total number of game balls acquired, the number of times the big winning opening is opened, the opening time of the big winning opening, the maximum number of winnings of the big winning opening, and the number of prize balls of the big winning opening are predetermined. If the conditions are met, a big hit may be set in which the number of game balls obtained by one big hit is less than 1/4 of the maximum number of game balls obtained.

Step S208: Next, the main control CPU72 executes external information processing. In this processing, the main control CPU 72 sends the above external information signals (for example, prize ball information, door opening information, symbol determination frequency information 1 and 2, jackpot information, starting opening information) to the hall computer in the game hall through the external terminal board 160. Etc.) in the port output request buffer. The external information signal stored in the port output request buffer is transmitted to the data display device or the hall computer via the external terminal board 160.

In the present embodiment, among various external information signals, for example, “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” are output to the outside as big hit information, so that an external electronic device (data display) connected to the pachinko machine 1 is displayed. Various jackpot information can be provided to the device and the hall computer) (external information signal output means). That is, the jackpot information is divided into a plurality of "jackpots 1" to "jackpots 5" and output, so that the types (winning types) of jackpots can be totalized and managed by a hall computer (not shown) from these combinations, or internally Recognize changes in probability state (low probability state or high probability state) or shortened state of symbol fluctuation time, or generate a small hit (a condition device does not work) that is not classified as a "big hit" even if not winning It is possible to aggregate and manage. Further, based on the jackpot information, for example, a data display device (not shown) counts and displays the number of jackpot occurrences within the past few business days for each pachinko machine 1 and recognizes whether each jackpot is currently in the jackpot or not. Or, it is possible to recognize whether or not each symbol is currently in a shortened symbol variation time. In this external information processing, the main control CPU 72 controls the output states (ON or OFF set) of "big hit 1" to "big hit 5" in detail.

Step S209: Further, the main control CPU72 executes the test signal processing. In this process, the main control CPU72 various test signals indicating its own internal state (for example, a normal symbol game management state, a special symbol game management state, a big hit, a probability variation function operating, a variation time shortening function operating). Generate and store them in the port output request buffer. With this test signal, the internal state of the main control CPU 72 can be tested outside the main control device 70, for example.

Step S210: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a display output management process. In this process, the main control CPU72, the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol working memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35, the first special symbol working memory lamp 34a, the second special symbol It controls the lighting states of the operation memory lamp 35a, the game state display device 38, and the like. Specifically, the normal normal symbol game process (step S205) and the first special symbol game process (step S206a), the drive signal stored in the port output request buffer in the second special symbol game process (step S206b) Output port. The drive signal is stored in the port output request buffer as byte data applied to each LED. As a result, each LED is driven in a predetermined display mode (a mode in which variable display or stop display of symbols, display of operating memory number, game state display, etc.) is performed.

Step S211: Moreover, the main control CPU72 executes an output management process. In this process, the main control CPU72 outputs the external information signal (byte data) stored in the port output request buffer in the previous external information processing (step S208) to the port. Further, the main control CPU72, each drive signal of the normal electric auditors product solenoid 88, the first big winning opening solenoid 90, the second big winning opening solenoid 97 and the probability variation area solenoid 99 stored in the port output request buffer, the test. Combine signals and output to the port.

Step S212: The main control CPU72 executes effect control output processing. In this process, it is confirmed whether or not there is a command (command required for effect control) that the main control CPU 72 should send to the effect control device 124 in the command buffer, and if there is an untransmitted command, the command to be output is selected. Output port.

Step S213: Then, the main control CPU72 clears the port output request buffer stored at this CTC interruption.

In the present embodiment, an example in which the processing (game control program module) of steps S205 to S212 is executed as the timer interrupt processing is described, but these processing are executed by being incorporated in the main loop of the CPU. There are also known programming examples.

Step S214: When the above processing is completed, the main control CPU72 stores a value (01H) designating the end of interrupt in the interrupt program counter, and ends the CTC interrupt.

Step S215, Step S216: Then, the main control CPU72 restores the saved values of the registers (AL) and permits the next CTC interruption. After that, the main control CPU 72 returns to the main loop (the program address designated by the stack pointer).

[Switch input event processing]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the switch input event process (step S204 in FIG. 9). Hereinafter, each procedure will be described.

Step S10: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the passage detection signal is input from the gate switch 78 corresponding to the normal symbol. When the input of the passage detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to the next step S11 to execute the normal symbol memory update process. In the normal symbol storage update process, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the current normal symbol working memory number is less than the upper limit number (for example, four), and if it does not reach the upper limit number, acquires a normal random number per symbol. To do. Moreover, the main control CPU72 normally increments the symbol working memory number by one. Then, the main control CPU72 stores the obtained random number per normal symbol in the random number storage area of the RAM76. On the other hand, when the passage detection signal is not input (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S12.

Step S12: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the winning detection signal is input from the upper starting winning opening switch 80 corresponding to the upper starting winning opening 26 (a lottery trigger has occurred). When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to the next step S13 to execute the first special symbol memory updating process. The specific content of the process will be described later with reference to another flowchart. On the other hand, when the winning detection signal is not input (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S14.

Step S14: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the winning detection signal is input from the lower starting winning opening switch 82 corresponding to the lower starting winning opening 28a (the lottery trigger has occurred). When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to the next step S15 and executes the first special symbol memory updating process. The specific content of the process will be described later with reference to another flowchart. On the other hand, when the winning detection signal is not input (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S16.

Step S16: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the winning detection signal is input from the right start winning opening switch 83 corresponding to the right starting winning opening 27 (a lottery trigger has occurred). If the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to the next step S17 to execute the second special symbol memory update process. The specific content of the process will be described later with reference to another flowchart. On the other hand, if the winning detection signal is not input (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S18.

Step S18: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the winning detection signal is inputted from the first count switch 84 corresponding to the first big winning opening of the first variable winning device 30. When the input of this winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to the next step S19 to execute the first special winning opening counting process. In the first big winning hole counting process, the main control CPU72 counts the number of winning balls to the first variable winning device 30 for each round during the big hit game. On the other hand, if the winning detection signal is not input (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S20.

Step S20: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the winning detection signal is input from the second count switch 85 corresponding to the second big winning opening of the second variable winning device 31. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to the next step S21 to execute the second special winning opening counting process. In the second big winning hole counting process, the main control CPU72 counts the number of winning balls to the second variable winning device 31 during the big hit game. On the other hand, if the winning detection signal is not input (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S22.

Step S22: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not a detection signal is input from the probability variation area switch 95 corresponding to the probability variation area provided inside the second variable winning device 31. When the input of the detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to the next step S23 to execute the probability variation area passage processing. As the probability variation area passing processing, the main control CPU72 executes processing for setting the value (01H) of the probability variation function operation flag as a game state flag in the flag area of the RAM76 (high probability state transition means, probability variation function operation means). , Advantageous game state transition means). This probability variation function operation flag is reset when the special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times (100 times) after the jackpot game is over and no winning result is obtained. In addition, the probability variation function operation flag is reset before the big hit game is started if the winning result is obtained before the special symbol is changed a predetermined number of times (100 times). Further, as the probability variation area passage processing, the main control CPU 72 generates a probability variation area passage command. The probability variation area passage command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 9). The main control CPU 72 may execute the probability variation area passage process only within a specific effective time (for example, during the time when the probability variation area solenoid 99 is operated during the big hit game). Moreover, when the game ball passes through the probability variation area during the big hit game, the main control CPU 72 resets the value of the variation time reduction function operation flag of the normal symbol. On the other hand, when the detection signal is not input (No), the main control CPU72 returns to the interrupt management process (FIG. 9).

[First special symbol memory update process]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of the first special symbol memory update processing. Hereinafter, the procedure of the first special symbol memory update processing will be described step by step.

Step S30: Here, first, the main control CPU72 refers to the value of the first special symbol working memory number counter, and confirms whether the working memory number is less than the maximum value (for example, 4). The working memory number counter represents the number (group number) of the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol random number, and the like stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. Here, the random number storage area of the RAM 76 is divided into four sections for the first special symbol and four sections for the second special symbol (for example, 2 bytes each), and each section has a jackpot determination random number and It is possible to store one big hit symbol random number in a set. At this time, if the value of the working memory number counter corresponding to the first special symbol has reached the maximum value (No), the main control CPU72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 10). On the other hand, if the value of the working memory number counter is less than the maximum value (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to the next step S31.

Step S31: The main control CPU72 adds one to the first special symbol working memory number. The first special symbol working memory number counter is stored, for example, in the working memory number area of the RAM 76, and the main control CPU 72 increments (+1) the value. Based on the value of the counter added here, the lighting state of the first special symbol working memory lamp 34a is controlled in the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 9).

Step S32: Then, the main control CPU72 acquires the jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the first special symbol from the random number generator 75 through the sampling circuit 77 (acquisition of the first lottery element, lottery element acquisition means). The random number value is obtained by designating the pin address of the random number generator 75. When the main control CPU 72 performs 8-bit processing, address designation is performed twice, one byte for each of the upper and lower bits. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot determination random number value from the designated address, it saves this as the jackpot determination random number corresponding to the first special symbol in the transfer destination address.

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

Step S34: Further, the main control CPU72 sequentially obtains the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number from the variation random number counter area of the RAM 76 as the random value relating to the variation condition of the first special symbol (variation pattern determination element acquisition). means). Similarly, the acquisition of these random number values is performed by designating the address of the variable random number counter area. Then, the main control CPU72, when each of the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number is acquired from the designated address, saves these to the transfer destination address.

Step S35: The main control CPU72 transfers the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol random number, the reach judgment random number, and the variation pattern determination random number that are saved to the random number storage area corresponding to the first special symbol, and these random numbers are empty sections in the area. And store them as a set (storage means, lottery element storage means). The plurality of sections are set in order (for example, first to fourth), and if all the first to fourth sections are empty at this stage, random numbers are stored in order from the first section. Alternatively, if the first section is already filled and the other second to fourth sections are empty, each random number is stored sequentially from the second section. The random number storage area is read in a FIFO (First In First Out) format.

Step S36: Next, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the current special game management status (game state) is a big hit. If it is not during the big hit (No), the main control CPU72 executes the following steps S37, S38. If it is a big hit (Yes), the main control CPU72 skips steps S37 and S38 and proceeds to step S38a. The reason for making this determination in the present embodiment is that the pre-reading effect is not performed for a ball entered during a big hit.

Step S37: In the case other than during the big hit (step S36: No), the main control CPU72 executes the acquisition time effect determination process for the first special symbol. This process determines the result of the internal lottery in advance (before the start of fluctuation) based on the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot symbol random number of the first special symbol acquired in the previous steps S32 to S34, respectively, and thereby the effect contents This is for making a judgment (so-called “look-ahead”). The details of the specific processing will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

Step S38: When returning from the production effect determination processing at the time of acquisition, the main control CPU72 next sets the upper byte portion (for example, "B8H") of the special figure destination determination effect command for the first special symbol. This upper byte data describes that the command type is “for special figure destination determination effect regarding the first special symbol”. Since the lower byte portion of the special figure destination determination effect command has been set in the previous acquisition effect determination process (step S37), here, by combining the upper byte with the lower byte, for example, a command of 1 word length Will be generated.

Step S38a: Next, the main control CPU72 sets an effect memory number increase effect command for the first special symbol. Specifically, with respect to the preceding value (eg, “BBH”) of the upper byte indicating the type of command, the number of working memories after the increase (eg, “01H” to “04H”) is added to the lower byte of one word length. Generate a performance command. At this time, with respect to the lower byte, by setting the second digit to "0" by default, the value is "result (change information) due to increase in the number of working memories". That is, if the lower byte is “01H”, it indicates that the number of working memories this time becomes “01H” as a result of incrementing the number of working memories “00H” up to the previous time by one. Similarly, if the lower byte is "02H" to "04H", it is incremented by 1 from the number of working memories "01H" to "03H" up to the previous time, and as a result, the number of working memories this time is "02H" to "03H". 04H” is displayed. The preceding value "BBH" is a value indicating that the effect command this time is the operation memory number command for the first special symbol.

Step S39: Then, the main control CPU72 executes the effect command output setting process for the first special symbol. This process is for transmitting the special drawing destination determination effect command generated in the previous step S38, the operation memory number increase effect effect command generated in step S38a, and the starting mouth winning sound control command to the effect control device 124. It is a thing (memory number notifying means).

When the above procedure is completed or the first special symbol working memory number has reached 4 (step S30: No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 10).

[Second special symbol memory update process]
Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the second special symbol memory update processing. Hereinafter, the procedure of the second special symbol memory update processing will be described step by step.

Step S40: The main control CPU72 refers to the value of the second special symbol working memory number counter, and confirms whether the working memory number is less than the maximum value. Similarly to the second special symbol working memory number counter, it also represents the number (set number) of the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol random number, etc. stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. At this time, if the value of the second special symbol working memory number counter has reached the maximum value (for example, 4) (No), the main control CPU72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 10). On the other hand, if the value of the second special symbol working memory number counter is still less than the maximum value (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to the next step S41 and subsequent steps.

Step S41: The main control CPU72 increments the second special symbol working memory number by one (increments the value of the second special symbol working memory number counter). Similar to the previous step S31 (FIG. 11), the lighting state of the second special symbol working memory lamp 35a is controlled by the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 9) based on the counter value added here. Will be.

Step S42: Then, the main control CPU72 acquires the jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the second special symbol (acquisition of the second lottery element, lottery element acquisition means). The method of acquiring the random number value is the same as step S32 (FIG. 11) described above.

Step S43: Next, the main control CPU72 acquires the big hit symbol random number value corresponding to the second special symbol from the big hit symbol random number counter area of the RAM76. The method of obtaining the random number value is the same as step S33 (FIG. 11) described above.

Step S44: Further, the main control CPU72 sequentially obtains the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number relating to the variation condition of the second special symbol from the variation random number counter area of the RAM 76 (variation pattern determination element acquisition means). The acquisition of these random number values is also performed in the same manner as step S34 (FIG. 11) described above.

Step S45: The main control CPU72 transfers the big hit determination random number, the big hit design random number, the reach judgment random number, and the variation pattern determination random number that are saved to the random number storage area corresponding to the second special design, and these random numbers are empty sections in the area. It is stored as a set in (storage means). The storage method is the same as step S35 (FIG. 11) described above.

Step S45a: Next, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the current game management status (game state) is a big hit. Then, when it is not during the big hit (No), the main control CPU72 executes the following steps S46 and S47. On the other hand, if it is a big hit (Yes), the main control CPU72 skips steps S46 and S47 and proceeds to step S48. The reason for making this determination in the present embodiment is that an effect due to pre-reading is not performed for a ball entered during a big hit as well.

Step S46: If it is not during the big hit (step S45a: No), then the main control CPU72 executes the acquisition time effect determination process for the second special symbol. This process determines the result of the internal lottery in advance (before the start of fluctuation) based on the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot symbol random number of the second special symbol respectively acquired in the previous steps S42 to S44, and thereby the effect contents It is for judging. The details of the specific processing will be described later.

Step S47: When returning from the acquisition effect determination processing, the main control CPU72 next sets the upper byte portion (for example, "B9H") of the special figure destination determination effect command. This upper byte data describes that the command type is “for special figure destination determination effect regarding the second special symbol”. Similarly, the lower byte of the special figure destination determination effect command is set in the previous acquisition effect determination process (step S46), so here, by combining the lower byte with the upper byte, for example, 1 word A long command will be generated.

Step S48: Next, the main control CPU72 sets the production command when the number of working memories is increased for the second special symbol. Here, a one-word-long production command in which the increased number of working memories (for example, "01H" to "04H") is added to the lower byte with respect to the preceding value (for example, "BCH") of the upper byte that indicates the type of command. To generate. Similarly for the second special symbol, by setting the second place of the lower byte to "0" by default, it can be shown that the value is "a result (change information) due to an increase in the number of working memories". it can. The preceding value "BCH" is a value indicating that the effect command this time is the operation memory number command for the second special symbol.

Step S49: Then, the main control CPU72 executes the effect command output setting process for the second special symbol. Thereby, the special figure destination determination effect command, the operation command when the number of operating memories is increased, the starting mouth winning sound control command, etc. are transmitted to the effect control device 124 with respect to the second special symbol (memory number notification means). .. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 10).

[Production determination process during acquisition]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the acquisition effect determination process. The main control CPU72 executes this acquisition time production determination process in the first special symbol memory update process and the second special symbol memory update process (step S37 in FIG. 11, step S46 in FIG. 12) (previous determination Execution means). As described above, this process is the first special symbol (when entering the upper starting winning opening 26 or the variable starting winning device 28 (lower starting winning opening 28a)), the second special symbol (to the right starting winning opening 27) It is executed for each of (when entering the ball). Therefore, the following description may correspond to a process related to the first special symbol or a process related to the second special symbol. The contents of the process will be described below according to each procedure.

Step S50: The main control CPU72 sets the lower byte portion (for example, "00H") of the special figure destination determination effect command (destination determination information). The byte data set here represents the standard value of the command (when it is out of sync).

Step S52: Next, the main control CPU72 loads the big hit determination random number as a random number value for the first determination. The random number to be loaded here is stored in the RAM 76 in the first special symbol memory update process (step S35 in FIG. 11) or the second special symbol memory update process (step S45 in FIG. 12). ..

Step S54: Then, the main control CPU72 determines whether or not the loaded random number is out of the range of the hit value (here, the lower limit value or less) (lottery result destination determination means, advance determination means). Specifically, the main control CPU72 sets the comparison value (lower limit value) in the A register, and subtracts the loaded random number value from this comparison value. The comparison value (lower limit value) is defined in advance according to the winning probability of the internal lottery in the pachinko machine 1. Next, the main control CPU72 determines whether the operation result is 0 or a positive value, for example, from the value of the flag register. As a result, if the loaded random number is out of the range of the hit value (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S80.

Step S80: Next, the main control CPU72 executes the deviation pattern variation pre-determination process (variation pattern destination determination means). In this process, the main control CPU72 generates the fluctuation pattern destination determination command described above for the fluctuation time at the time of the deviation. The variation pattern destination determination command generated here reflects in advance the determination information regarding the variation time (or variation pattern number) particularly when the “variation time reduction function” is activated. For example, when the current state is the operation of the "variation time reduction function", the main control CPU 72 responds to the "out-of-reach variation (non-shortening variation time)" based on the loaded reach determination random number. Or not. As a result, when the variation time corresponds to "out-of-range reach variation (non-shortening variation time)", the main control CPU72 generates a variation pattern destination determination command corresponding to "time saving medium non-shortening variation time". In the case of reach variation, the “reach group (reach type)” may be further determined from the reach mode random number, and the variation pattern destination determination command may be generated from the result. On the other hand, when the variation time does not correspond to the “outlier reach variation (non-shortening variation time)”, the main control CPU 72 generates a variation pattern destination determination command corresponding to the “shorter time reduction variation time”. Alternatively, when the current state is the non-operation (low probability state) of the “variation time reduction function”, the main control CPU 72 responds to “normally out-of-range reach variation” based on the loaded reach determination random number. Determine whether it is a thing. As a result, when the variation time corresponds to “normally outreach variation”, the main control CPU72 generates a variation pattern destination determination command corresponding to “normally outreach variation time”. On the other hand, when the variation time does not correspond to the "normal deviation reach variation", the main control CPU72 generates a variation pattern destination determination command corresponding to the "normal deviation variation time". Further, the variation pattern destination determination command generated here is set in the transmission buffer in the effect command output setting process (steps S39 and S49) as described above. In this process, the main control CPU72 may generate a variation pattern destination determination command for the variation pattern at the time of a small hit, similar to the process at the time of the above-mentioned deviation.

When the above procedure is executed, the main control CPU72 returns to the calling first special symbol memory update process (FIG. 11) or second special symbol memory update process (FIG. 12). On the other hand, when the loaded random number is within the range of the hit value but not within the range of the hit value (step S54: No) in the determination in step S54, the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S56.

Step S56: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is set. The probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is set when the fluctuation has not yet started, but there is a winning value among the big hit determination random numbers stored so far. Specifically, if there is a winning value in the big hit determination random number stored so far, the big hit symbol random number to be paired with this is the "probability variable area passable symbol (9 round symbol 2, 16 round symbol)" If it is applicable, for example, "A0H" is set in the probability state schedule flag. This value represents a flag value for setting a high probability state as a schedule in advance determination (prefetch determination) of the jackpot determination random number acquired after this jackpot determination random number. On the other hand, if there is a winning value in the big hit determination random number stored so far, if the big hit design random number paired with this corresponds to "uncertain variation (normal) design", probability state For example, "01H" is set in the schedule flag. This value represents a flag value for setting the normal (low) probability state as a schedule when the jackpot determination random number acquired after this jackpot determination random number is pre-determined (look-ahead determination). If there is no winning value in the big hit determination random numbers stored so far, the flag value is reset (00H). The value of the probability state schedule flag is stored in the flag area of the RAM 76, for example. Note that, here, an example is given in which the "probability state schedule flag" is used to strictly perform prior hit determination, but in the case where the prior hit determination is simply performed based on the current probability state, this step S56 and subsequent steps are performed. Steps S58, S60, S62, S76, etc. may be omitted.

If the probability state schedule flag is not set yet (step S56: No), the main control CPU72 then executes step S66.

Step S66: In this case, the main control CPU72 next sets the low probability (normal time) comparison value in the A register. The low-probability time comparison value is also defined in advance in accordance with the low-probability winning probability of the pachinko machine 1.

Step S68: Next, the main control CPU72 loads the "current probability state flag". This probability state flag indicates whether or not the current internal state has a high probability (during probability change), and is stored in the flag area of the RAM 76. If the current probability state is high probability (during probability change), the value "01H" is set as the state flag, and if the current probability state is low (normal), the value of the state flag is reset ("00H"). ").

Step S70: Then, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the loaded special symbol probability state flag does not represent a high probability (≠01H), and as a result, if it represents a high probability (No. ), and then step S64 is executed.

Step S64: The main control CPU72 sets the high probability time comparison value. As a result, the low-probability time comparison value set in the previous step S66 is rewritten. The high-probability time comparison value is defined in advance according to the high-probability winning probability in the pachinko machine 1.

As described above, when the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is not set yet and the current internal state is high probability, the comparison value is rewritten for high probability time and the next step S72. Will be executed. On the other hand, when it is confirmed in the previous step S70 that the current probability state flag does not indicate a high probability (Yes), the main control CPU72 skips step S64 and executes the next step S72.

Step S72: The main control CPU72 determines whether the random number loaded in the previous step S52 is out of the range of the winning value (lottery result destination determining means). That is, the main control CPU 72 subtracts the jackpot determination random number value from the comparison value set for each state. Then, the main control CPU 72 similarly determines from the value of the flag register whether or not the operation result is a negative value (<0), and as a result, if the loaded random number is outside the hit value range (Yes). ), the main control CPU72 executes the above-described out-of-range variation pattern information pre-determination processing (step S80). On the other hand, when the loaded random number is within the range of the hit value but not within the range (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S74.

Step S74: The main control CPU72 executes a big hit symbol type determination process. This process is to determine the big hit type (winning type) at that time based on the big hit symbol random number paired with the big hit determination random number. For example, the main control CPU72 loads the big jackpot random number for each symbol stored in the first special symbol memory update process (step S35 in FIG. 11) or the second special symbol memory update process (step S45 in FIG. 12). Then, the calculation using the comparison value is executed in the same manner as in step S54 described above, and from the result, the "probability variation area difficult symbol (9 round symbol 1)" or "probability variable area passable symbol (9 round symbol 2) , 16 round pattern)”. The main control CPU72 stores the determination result at this time as a special symbol destination determination value, and proceeds to the next step S76.

Step S76: Then, the main control CPU72 sets the value of the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result. Specifically, when the special symbol destination determination value stored in the previous step S74 represents a "probability variation area passing difficulty symbol", the main control CPU72 sets the value "01H" to the probability state schedule flag. On the other hand, if the special symbol destination determination value represents a "probability variation area passable symbol", the main control CPU72 sets the value "A0H" to the probability state schedule flag. As a result, it is determined in step S56 that the flag has been set in the subsequent processing.

Step S78: The main control CPU72 sets the special symbol destination determination value stored in the previous step S74 as the lower byte of the special symbol destination determination effect command. The special symbol destination determination value is set to, for example, "01H" when it corresponds to the "probability variation area passing difficult symbol", and is set to "A0H" when it corresponds to the "probability variation area passable symbol". In any case, by setting the lower byte data here, the standard lower byte data "00H" set in the previous step S50 is rewritten.

Step S79: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a large hitting variation pattern information pre-determination process (variation pattern destination determination means). In this processing, the main control CPU72 generates the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern destination determination command for the fluctuation time at the time of a big hit. The variation pattern destination determination command generated here reflects, for example, advance determination information regarding the reach variation time (or variation pattern number) at the time of a big hit. Further, the variation pattern destination determination command generated here is set in the transmission buffer in the effect command output setting process (steps S39 and S49) as described above.

The above is the procedure before the probability state schedule flag is set based on the previous determination result (before the internal initial hit). On the other hand, when the probability state schedule flag is set through the previous step S76, the following procedure is executed. However, in the case of performing the hit determination in advance only with the current probability state as described above, it is not necessary to execute the following step S56, step S58, step S60, step S62, and step S76.

Step S56: When the main control CPU72 confirms that a value has already been set in the probability state schedule flag (Yes), then it executes step S58.

Step S58: The main control CPU 72 first sets the low probability (normal time) comparison value in the A register.

Step S60: Next, the main control CPU72 loads the "probability state schedule flag". The stochastic state schedule flag is used to set a stochastic state on the basis of the result of the previous previous determination as described above, and is stored in the flag area of the RAM 76. .. If the probability state based on the immediately preceding prior determination result is scheduled to shift to a high probability (probability change), “A0H” is set as the value of the probability state schedule flag as described above, and conversely the immediately preceding prior determination result. If the probability state based on is scheduled to return to a low probability (normal), "01H" is set as the value of the probability state schedule flag.

Step S62: Then, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the loaded probability state schedule flag does not represent a high probability schedule (≠01H), and as a result, if it represents a high probability schedule ( No), and then step S64 is executed to set the high probability time comparison value.

In this way, if the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is already set and the value is intended to have a high probability, the comparison value is rewritten for the high probability time, and the subsequent step S72 and subsequent steps are performed. Will be executed. On the other hand, when it is confirmed in the previous step S62 that the probability state schedule flag does not represent a high probability schedule but a normal (low) probability schedule (Yes), the main control CPU 72 causes the step to proceed. S64 is skipped and the subsequent steps S72 and thereafter are executed. As a result, in the present embodiment, the jackpot determination in advance can be performed in consideration of subsequent changes in the internal state based on the previous determination result (normal probability state→high probability state, high probability state→normal probability state). ..

After completing the above procedure, the main control CPU72 returns to the first special symbol memory update process (FIG. 11) or the second special symbol memory update process (FIG. 12).

[Parallel variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol]
Next, the details of the first special symbol game process and the second special symbol game process will be described. In the present embodiment, for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, by performing the internal lottery corresponding to each, separately, the variable display and the second special symbol of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 34 It is possible to perform the variable display of the second special symbol by the display device 35 in parallel (symbol parallel variation means). Therefore, in the present embodiment, for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the first special symbol game process and the second special symbol game process are separately controlled on the control by the main control CPU 72 (1 in 1 interrupt cycle). It is supposed to be performed once.

[First special symbol game processing]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the first special symbol game processing.
The first special symbol game process has a procedure (step S1000a) for confirming whether or not the internal state flag is "starting big win (big hit game)" first.

Step S1000a: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the gaming state (internal state) corresponding to the second special symbol is "Large winning start (big hit game)". This confirmation can be performed based on the progress status of the processing performed so far with respect to the second special symbol (the value of the second special symbol game management status). In the present embodiment, this confirmation is performed because the game relating to the first special symbol is not allowed to proceed when the big hit game is being performed regarding the other second special symbol.

At this point in time, especially if it is not a big hit game with respect to the second special symbol (the value of the second special symbol game management status is a big hit) (No), the main control CPU72 executes the process of the next step S1000b.

Further, the first special symbol game process, the variable time measurement pause flag stored in the RAM76 is ON, and the procedure for confirming whether the game state is a small hit (step S1000b) Have If the fluctuation time measurement pause flag is ON, it means that the fluctuation time measurement is paused, and if the fluctuation time measurement pause flag is OFF, the fluctuation time measurement is It means that it is not paused.

Step S1000b: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the variable time measurement temporary stop flag stored in the RAM76 is ON, and the gaming state is a small hit. In the present embodiment, this confirmation is performed in the small hit game with respect to the other second special symbol, and if the first symbol is changing, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol is temporarily measured. This is because it is supposed to be stopped.

At this moment, if the variation time measurement pause flag is not ON, or even if the variation time measurement pause flag is ON, if the gaming state is not small hit (No), the main control CPU72 the next step The processing after S1000b1 is executed. Steps S1000b1 to S6000 are program modules that are the basis of the first special symbol game processing. The main control CPU72 can concretely control the progress of the game corresponding to the first special symbol through the processes of these basic steps S1000b1 to S6000.

On the other hand, when the variable time measurement temporary stop flag is ON and the small hit game is in progress (Yes), the main control CPU72 executes the process of step S7000.

At the core of the first special symbol game process, special game special symbol determination flag update process (step S1000b1), execution selection process (step S1000c), special symbol variation pre-process (step S2000), special symbol variation process (step S3000), special symbol stop display process (step S4000), big winning variable winning device management process (step S5000), small winning variable winning device management process (step S6000) subroutine (program module) group is included. .. Here, first, a basic flow will be described with respect to the root part of the first special symbol game process along with each process.

Step S1000b1: The main control CPU72 executes the special game special symbol determination flag update processing. In this process, the main control CPU72 executes the process of determining the process target symbol as to which special symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is the target of the process. Here, the special game special symbol determination flag is a flag that identifies the symbol to be processed, and is stored in the RAM 76. Specifically, the main control CPU72 executes a process of setting a value corresponding to the first special symbol (for example, "0") in the value of the special game special symbol determination flag.

Step S1000c: In the execution selection process, the main control CPU72 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (one of steps S2000 to S6000) from the "jump table". For example, the main control CPU72 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the first special symbol game processing as the return destination address in the stack pointer.

Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress status of the process performed so far (first special symbol game management status). For example, if the first special symbol has not started the variable display yet (first special symbol game management status: 00H), the main control CPU72 the special symbol variation pre-process (step S2000) as the next jump destination. select. Moreover, if the special symbol variation pre-processing has already been completed (first special symbol game management status: 01H), the main control CPU72 selects the special symbol varying process (step S3000) as the next jump destination, and the special symbol. If the process during change is completed (first special symbol game management status: 02H), the special symbol stop displaying process (step S4000) is selected as the next jump destination. In the present embodiment, the jump destination address is specified in the “jump table” to select the process. However, in addition to such a selection method, a “process flag”, a “process selection flag”, or the like is used. There is also a known programming example in which the CPU selects the process to be executed next. In such a programming example, the CPU CALLs all the processes and performs a conditional branch (continuation/return) by referring to the flags one by one in the first step, but in the selection method of this embodiment, the main control is performed. There is no need for the CPU 72 to call each process one by one.

Step S2000: In the special symbol variation pre-processing, the main control CPU72 carries out the work of adjusting the conditions for starting the variable display of the first special symbol. Specifically, the big hit determination (first lottery execution means) and the variation pattern are determined here, and in the case of a big hit, the winning type is also determined. In addition, the main control CPU 72 sets the frequency cut counters for the “time reduction state” and the “high probability state” in accordance with the determination of the winning type. The details of the specific processing will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

Step S3000: In the special symbol variation process, the main control CPU72 controls the drive of the first special symbol display device 34 while counting the variation timer. Specifically, an ON or OFF drive signal (1 byte data) is output to each segment and dot (0th to 7th) of the 7-segment LED. The pattern of the drive signal changes with the passage of time, whereby the variable display of the first special symbol is performed.

In addition, in this process, a determination process as to whether or not to activate the skip function is also performed. In the previous jackpot determination, for example, the first special symbol is changing in the jackpot, and the second special symbol is not won. When it corresponds, the skip function is activated for the second special symbol. By the operation of this skip function, a process of forcibly ending the variation of non-winning of the second special symbol is performed. The details of the specific processing will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

Step S4000: In the special symbol stop display processing, the main control CPU72 performs drive control of the first special symbol display device 34. In this case as well, an ON or OFF drive signal is output to each segment and dot of the 7-segment LED, but the pattern of the drive signal is constant, whereby the stop display of the first special symbol is performed. The details of the specific processing will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

Step S5000: The big winning time variable winning device management process is selected when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in the manner of a big hit in the special symbol stop displaying process. For example, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of a 9-round big hit, an opportunity occurs to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit game state (special game state advantageous to the player). During the big hit game with respect to the first special symbol, the jump destination is set to the big winning time variable winning device management process in the previous execution selection process (step S1000c), and the variable display of the first special symbol is not performed. In the jackpot variable winning device management processing, the first big winning opening solenoid 90 or the second big winning opening solenoid 97 has a preset number of continuous operations for a certain period of time (for example, 29 seconds or until 9 winnings are counted). The first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 is opened/closed in a predetermined pattern (continuous operation of the special electric auditors) by being excited (for example, 9 times). In the meantime, by intensively winning the game balls to the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31, the player is given an opportunity to collectively collect a lot of prize balls (special game. Execution means). The opening/closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 at the time of a big hit is referred to as "round", and if the number of continuous operations is 9 in total, this is referred to as "9 round". Collectively. In the present embodiment, not only the 9 round jackpot but also a plurality of 16 round jackpots are provided as the jackpot type. Further, for the 9-round jackpot and the 16-round jackpot, a plurality of winning types (winning symbols) are provided therein.

When the main control CPU 72 sets a special winning opening opening pattern (the number of rounds, the number of opening and closing operations per round, the opening time, etc.) in the jackpot variable winning device management processing, the first variable winning device 30 for one round or the Every time the opening/closing operation of the 2-variable winning device 31 is completed, the value of the round number counter is incremented by 1. The value of the round number counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76 with an initial value of 0, for example. The main control CPU 72 also generates a round number command indicating the value of the round number counter. The round number command is transmitted to the performance control device 124 in the performance control output processing. When the value of the round number counter reaches the set number of continuous operations, the main control CPU 72 ends the big hit game (main role) for the first special symbol only for that round.

Then, when the big hit game is finished, the main control CPU 72 is a state after the big hit game is finished (high probability state, time shortened state) based on the game state flag (probability variation function operation flag, variation time shortening function operation flag of the normal symbol). (High probability state transition means, low probability time reduction state transition means, high probability time reduction state transition means). In the “high probability state”, the probability variation function is activated, and the winning probability in the internal lottery becomes about 10 times higher than usual. Further, in the "time shortening state", the variable time shortening function operates, the operation lottery of the ordinary symbol has a high probability, the variable time of the ordinary symbol is shortened, and the opening time of the variable start winning device 28 is extended and opened. The number of times increases (so-called electronic Chu support is provided). The “high-probability state” and the “time-reduction state” may be shifted to either one of them or may be shifted to both of them in terms of control.

In the present embodiment, the "time-reduced state" means that the variation time reduction function of the ordinary symbol is activated, the variation time of the ordinary symbol is reduced, the operation lottery of the ordinary symbol has a high probability, and the variable start winning device is It means a state in which the opening time of 28 is extended (open extension function operation) (easy winning state). However, in the “high probability time shortened state”, the winning probability of the ordinary symbol is a low probability state.

In addition, "non-time shortened state", the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol is not activated, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is not shortened, the operation lottery of the normal symbol has a low probability, and the variable start prize This means a state in which the opening time of the device 28 is not extended (open extension function is not activated) (non-winning state).

Further, in the present embodiment, when the "high probability non-time shortened state", the variable time shortening function of the special symbol for the first special symbol (first symbol) and the second special symbol (second symbol) Is activated, in the "low probability non-time shortened state", "low probability time shortened state" or "high probability time shortened state", the variable time shortening function of the special symbol is deactivated.

Step S6000: Small winning time variable winning device management processing is selected when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in the manner of small hit in the previous special symbol stop displaying process. For example, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of a small hit, a trigger occurs to shift from the normal state until then to the small hit game state. During the small hitting game, the jump destination is set to the small hitting variable winning device management process in the previous execution selection process (step S1000c), and the variable display of the special symbol is not performed. In the small hit game, the first variable winning device 30 opens and closes for a predetermined number of times (for example, once) with a predetermined opening time (for example, 1.8 seconds), so that the player can play a certain amount of balls during the small hit game. Can be earned. In addition, in the present embodiment, since the small hit is not set for the first special symbol, this process is not executed. However, when the small hit is set for the first special symbol, this process is performed. Is executed.

Step S7000: The fluctuation time measurement temporary stop process is a process of maintaining the fluctuation of the first special symbol without stopping. The main control CPU72, during the small hit game with respect to the second special symbol, and, when the first special symbol is changing, performs drive control of the first special symbol display device 34. As the drive control of the first special symbol display device 34, a process of outputting an ON or OFF drive signal (1 byte data) to each segment and dot (0 to 7) of the 7-segment LED is executed, As a result, the state where the first special symbol is not stopped is maintained. In addition, when the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is temporarily stopped, after the completion of the small hit game, the measurement of the variation time is restarted. In addition, the main control CPU72, even if it is determined that the small hit game is in the middle of the second special symbol, if the first special symbol is not changing, does not perform the variable time measurement pause process.

[Second special symbol game processing]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the second special symbol game processing.
The second special symbol game process has a procedure (step S1900a) of first confirming whether or not a big hit is being made for the other first special symbol.

Step S1900a: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the gaming state corresponding to the first special symbol is "big hit game in progress". This confirmation can also be performed based on the value of the first special symbol game management status as described above. It should be noted that the reason for excluding the determination as to whether or not the game is "small hitting game" is because there is no small hit in the first special symbol.

At the present time, if it is not during the big hit game with respect to the first special symbol (the value of the first special symbol game management status during the big hit) (No), the main control CPU72 executes the process of the next step S1900a1. Steps S1900a1 to S6900 are program modules that are the basis of the second special symbol game processing. The main control CPU72 can specifically control the progress status of the game corresponding to the second special symbol through the processes of these basic steps S1900a1 to S6900.

As described in the first special symbol game process, the basic part of the second special symbol game process, special game special symbol determination flag update process (step S1900a1), execution selection process (step S1900b), special symbol fluctuation Pre-processing (step S2900), special symbol changing process (step S3900), special symbol stop displaying process (step S4900), big winning variable winning device management process (step S5900), small winning variable winning device managing process (step) The subroutine (program module) group of S6900) is included. The description of the same contents as the first special symbol game process will be appropriately omitted.

Step S1900a1: The main control CPU72 executes the special game special symbol determination flag update processing. In this process, the main control CPU72 executes the process of determining the process target symbol as to which special symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is the target of the process. Specifically, the main control CPU72 executes a process of setting a value (for example, "1") corresponding to the second special symbol in the value of the special game special symbol determination flag.

Step S1900b: In the execution selection process, the main control CPU72 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (any one of steps S2900 to S6900) from the "jump table". For example, the main control CPU72 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the second special symbol game process as the return address in the stack pointer.

Here again, which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress status of the process performed so far (second special symbol game management status). For example, if the second special symbol has not yet started the variable display (second special symbol game management status: 00H), the main control CPU72 the special symbol variation preprocessing (step S2900) as the next jump destination. select. Moreover, if the special symbol variation pre-process has already been completed (second special symbol game management status: 01H), the main control CPU72 selects the special symbol variation process (step S3900) as the next jump destination, and the special symbol. If the process during change is completed (second special symbol game management status: 02H), the special symbol stop displaying process (step S4900) is selected as the next jump destination.

Step S2900: In the special symbol variation preprocessing in the second special symbol game process, the main control CPU72 performs a work to prepare the conditions for starting the variable display of the second special symbol (second lottery execution means).

Step S3900: Further, in the special symbol changing process, the main control CPU72 controls the drive of the second special symbol display device 35 while counting the change timer.

Step S4900: In the special symbol stop display process in the second special symbol game process, the main control CPU72 performs drive control of the second special symbol display device 35. Here, similarly, an ON or OFF drive signal is output to each segment and dot of the 7-segment LED, whereby the stop display of the second special symbol is performed.

Step S5900: Big winning variable winning device management processing is selected when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in the manner of a big hit in the previous special symbol stop displaying process. Here, similarly, the stop display mode of the second special symbol is determined in a mode according to the winning type. Further, the main control CPU72, when setting the special winning opening opening pattern (the number of rounds, the number of opening and closing operations per round, the opening time, etc.) in the variable winning device management processing at the time of big hit, the second variable winning device for one round. Every time the opening/closing operation of 31 is completed, the value of the round number counter is incremented by 1. When the value of the round number counter reaches the set number of continuous operations, the main control CPU 72 ends the big hit game (large role) for the second special symbol only for that round.

Then, when the big hit game is finished with respect to the second special symbol, the main control CPU 72 changes the state after the big hit game is finished based on the game state flag (probability variation function operation flag, variation time reduction function operation flag of the normal symbol).

Step S6900: Small hitting variable winning device management processing is selected when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in the manner of small hit in the special symbol stop display processing (special game executing means). For example, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a small hit mode, a trigger occurs for shifting from the normal state until then to the small hit game state. During the small hit game, the jump destination is set in the small hitting variable winning device management process in the previous execution selection process (step S1000), and the variable display of the special symbol is not performed. In the small hit game, the first variable winning device 30 opens and closes for a predetermined number of times (for example, once) with a predetermined opening time (for example, 1.8 seconds), so that the player can play a certain amount of balls during the small hit game. Can be earned.

[Multiple winning types]
In the present embodiment, for the above “16 round jackpot”, for example, only (1) “16 round jackpot” is provided as a plurality of winning types. In addition to "16 round jackpot", a plurality of winning types (2) "9 round jackpot 1" and (3) "9 round jackpot 2" are provided. However, in the present embodiment, jackpots other than 16 rounds and 9 rounds may be provided.

The above-mentioned winning type corresponds to the type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol stopped and displayed at the time of winning. For example, "16 round jackpot" corresponds to the "16 round jackpot" jackpot, "9 round jackpot 1" corresponds to the "9 round jackpot 1" jackpot, "9 round jackpot 2" is "9 round jackpot 2" Corresponding to the big hit. Therefore, in the following, the “winning type” will be appropriately referred to as a “winning symbol”.

[Opening pattern of variable winning device]
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an opening operation pattern of the variable winning device. The contents of opening the special winning opening and the probability variation area corresponding to each winning symbol will be described.

[9 round pattern 1]
In the above special symbol stop display processing, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of "9 round symbol 1", a trigger occurs to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit game state (special game execution means). .. In this case, the first special winning opening 30a of the first variable winning device 30 is opened once for a sufficiently long time (for example, a maximum opening time of 29.0 seconds) from the first round, which is 5 times. Continue to the round. Then, in the sixth round, the first special winning opening 30a is opened four times in a shorter time (for example, 0.1 seconds) than in the first to fifth rounds. Therefore, the sixth round of the “9 round pattern 1” big hit game is finished without giving a substantial payout (prize ball) to the player. In addition, in the seventh round to the ninth round, the second special winning opening 31a of the second variable winning a prize device 31 is once in a shorter time (for example, 0.1 seconds) than in the first round to the fifth round. Open. Therefore, the seventh to ninth rounds of the "9 round symbol 1" jackpot game are finished without giving a substantial payout (prize ball) to the player. Therefore, in the big hit game of "9 round pattern 1", the payout (prize ball) for approximately 5 rounds is given to the player. Further, in the jackpot game of "9 round symbol 1", the second special winning opening 31a is opened from the seventh round to the ninth round, but the opening time of the second special winning opening 31a is extremely short (for example, Since it is set to 0.1 seconds from the start of the round, it is extremely difficult for the game ball to pass through the probability variation area. In the case of "9 round symbol 1", even if the "variable time reduction function" is inactive in the game up to that point, by activating the "variable time reduction function" after the jackpot game, The privilege of shifting to the “time reduction state” is given to the player.

The first special winning opening 30a of the first variable winning device 30 is closed without waiting for the longest opening time when a predetermined number of winnings (for example, 10 times = 10 game balls) occur in one round. To be done. Similarly, the second big winning opening 31a of the second variable winning device 31 does not wait for the longest opening time when a predetermined number of winnings (for example, 10 times = 10 game balls) occur in one round. To be closed.

[9 round pattern 2]
In the above special symbol stop display process, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of "9 round symbol 2", a trigger occurs to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit game state (special game execution means). .. In this case, the first special winning opening 30a of the first variable winning device 30 is opened once for a sufficiently long time (for example, a maximum opening time of 29.0 seconds) from the first round, which is 5 times. Continue to the round. Then, in the sixth round, the first special winning opening 30a is opened four times in a shorter time (for example, 0.1 seconds) than in the first to fifth rounds. Therefore, the sixth round of the "9 round pattern 2" big hit game is finished without giving a substantial payout (prize ball) to the player. In addition, in the seventh round of the "9 round pattern 2" big hit game, it takes a sufficiently long time (for example, the maximum open time of 29.0 seconds) for the second big winning opening 31a of the second variable winning device 31. It is opened once. Further, in the eighth round and the ninth round, the second special winning opening 31a of the second variable winning device 31 is opened once in a shorter time (for example, 0.1 seconds) than in the seventh round. Therefore, in the big hit game of "9 round pattern 2", the payout (prize ball) for approximately 6 rounds is given to the player. However, in the seventh round of the "9 round pattern 2" big hit game, the opening time of the second special winning opening 31a is set to a long time (for example, 29 seconds from the start of the round), so that the game ball is a sudden change area. May pass through. In the "9 round pattern 2" jackpot game, the second big winning opening 31a is opened in the eighth and ninth rounds, but the opening time of the second big winning opening 31a is extremely short (for example, Since it is set to 0.1 seconds from the start of the round, it is extremely difficult for the game ball to pass through the probability variation area.

Also, in the case of "9 round pattern 2", if the game ball has passed the probability variation area arranged inside the second variable winning device 31 in the seventh round, "probability" after the jackpot game is over. The change function" is activated, and the player is provided with a privilege of shifting to the "high probability state".

Furthermore, in the case of "9 round pattern 2", only when the game ball does not pass the probability variation area during the big hit game, the "variation time reduction function" is inactive in the game until then. Even if it does, by operating the "variable time reduction function" after the big hit game is finished, the privilege of shifting to the "time reduction state" is given to the player.

[16 round pattern]
In the above special symbol stop display process, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of "16 round symbol", the opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit game state occurs (special game execution means). In this case, the first special winning opening 30a of the first variable winning a prize device 30 is opened once for a sufficiently long time (for example, a maximum opening time of 29.0 seconds) from the first round, which is 6 times. Continue to the round. Then, from the seventh round, the second special winning opening 31a of the second variable winning device 31 is opened once for a sufficiently long time (for example, the maximum opening time of 29.0 seconds), and this is the ninth round. Continue to your eyes. After that, the first big winning opening 30a of the first variable winning device 30 is opened once for a sufficiently long time (for example, a maximum opening time of 29.0 seconds) from the tenth round, which is 16 rounds. Continue to your eyes. For this reason, the big hit game of "16 round pattern" is to give a payout (prize ball) for 16 rounds to the player. Here, in the seventh to ninth rounds of the "16 round pattern" jackpot game, the opening time of the second special winning opening 31a is set to a long time (for example, 29 seconds from the start of the round), so the game There is a possibility that the sphere will pass through the stochastic region.

In addition, in the case of corresponding to the "16 round pattern", if the game ball passes through the probability variation area arranged inside the second variable winning device 31 during the seventh round to the ninth round, the big hit game After the above, the "probability changing function" is activated, and the privilege of shifting to the "high probability state" is given to the player.

Furthermore, in the case of "16 round pattern", only when the game ball did not pass the probability variation area during the big hit game, the "variation time shortening function" was inactive in the game until then. Even in this case, by operating the "variable time reduction function" after the big hit game is finished, the player is provided with a privilege of shifting to the "time reduction state".

As described above, when the winning symbol corresponds to the above-mentioned "9 round symbol 1", it is extremely rare for the game ball to pass the probability variation area during the big hit game, so in most cases, the internal state after the big hit game is over. Shifts to the "low probability state". In addition, if the winning symbol corresponds to either of the above "9 round symbol 2" or "16 round symbol", and if the game ball passes through the probability variation area during the big hit game, the internal state becomes "high" after the big hit game ends. The player is provided with the privilege of shifting to the “probability state”. Moreover, in the "high probability state", the internal lottery is won, and the winning symbol at that time corresponds to either "9 round symbol 2" or "16 round symbol", and the game ball is a certain variation area during the big hit game. After passing, the "high probability state" is continued (restarted) even after the jackpot game is over. On the other hand, even if the winning symbol corresponds to either of the above "9 round symbol 2" or "16 round symbol", if the game ball does not pass the probability variation area during the big hit game, the inside after the big hit game ends The state shifts to the "low probability state".

Furthermore, if the winning symbol corresponds to the above "9 round symbol 1", regardless of whether or not the probability variation area has passed during the big hit game, the "variation time shortening function" is not activated in the game until then. Even if there is, by operating the "variable time reduction function" after the end of the big hit game, the privilege of shifting to the "time reduction state" is given to the player. On the other hand, if the winning symbol corresponds to either of the above "9 round symbol 2" or "16 round symbol", the big hit game ends only when the game ball does not pass the probability variation area during the big hit game. By activating the “variable time reduction function” later, the player is provided with a privilege of shifting to the “time reduction state”.

Further, in the operation pattern shown in this table, the inter-round interval time is the common “1.5 seconds”. The inter-round interval time is a waiting time set between rounds.

[Small hits]
Further, in the present embodiment, a small hit is provided as a winning type other than non-winning for the second special symbol. When the small hit is won, the small hit game is executed in addition to the big hit game, and the first variable winning device 30 is opened and closed (special game execution means). That is, in the previous special symbol stop display processing, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of a small hit, the small hit game (the first variable winning device 30 operates in the normal probability state or the high probability state) Game) is executed.

Here, in the present embodiment, a small hit is not set for the first special symbol, but a small hit may be set for the first special symbol. However, in that case, in order to increase the incidence of small hits in the second special symbol lottery, in the second special symbol lottery, than the probability of falling in the first special symbol lottery (special winning type) It is preferable to specify a high probability of hitting a small hit. In the small hit game, the first variable winning device 30 opens and closes for a predetermined number of times (for example, once) with a predetermined opening time (for example, 1.8 seconds), so that the player can play a certain amount of balls during the small hit game. Can be earned. Also, even if the small hit game is over, the "probability change function" does not operate, and the "fluctuation time reduction function" does not operate either, so "high probability state" or "time reduction state" The privilege to move to is not granted (it is not a prerequisite for that). Also, even if you win the small hit in the "high probability state", the "high probability state" will not end after the small hit game is over, and even if you win the small hit in the "time reduction state", The "time reduction state" does not end after the winning game ends (except when the maximum number of times is reached).

[Special symbol fluctuation pretreatment]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of special symbol variation preprocessing. The contents of the special symbol variation preprocessing listed below can be common to the first special symbol game process (FIG. 14) and the second special symbol game process (FIG. 15). However, when the following procedure is applied to the first special symbol game process, the control target is the first special symbol, and when the second special symbol game process is applied, the control target is the second special symbol and To do. Hereinafter, each procedure will be described.

Step S2090: First, the main control CPU72 executes a process of confirming whether or not the variable time measurement temporary stop flag stored in the RAM76 is ON.

When it is determined that the variable time measurement temporary stop flag is ON (Yes), the main control CPU72 executes step S2092.

Step S2092: The main control CPU72 executes a stop symbol reading process. In this process, the information of the stop symbol saved in the RAM 76 is read. Then, based on the information of the read stop symbol, the main control CPU72 sets the stop symbol number data when the first special symbol display device 34 comes off. Further, the main control CPU72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (when out of sync) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. These commands are transmitted to the performance control device 124 in the performance control output processing.

Step S2094: The main control CPU72 executes the remaining variable time reading process. In this process, the value of the fluctuation timer saved in the RAM 76 (the value of the remaining fluctuation time) is read. Then, the main control CPU72 sets the value of the read fluctuation timer in the fluctuation timer, and also sets the value of the stop display time at the time of departure in the stop symbol display timer.

Step S2096: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a special symbol re-variation start process. In this process, the main control CPU72 sets the re-variation start flag of the special symbol in the flag area of the RAM76. Then, the main control CPU72 generates a re-variation start command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. This re-variation start command is transmitted to the performance control device 124 in the performance control output process.

Step S2098: The main control CPU72 executes processing for turning off the variable time measurement temporary stop flag stored in the RAM76. As a result, the situation in which the measurement of the fluctuation time is temporarily stopped is canceled.
Then, when the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU72 sets the special symbol changing process (step S3000 or step S3900) to the next jump destination, and returns to the special symbol game process.

On the other hand, when it cannot be confirmed in the previous step S2090 that the variable time measurement temporary stop flag is ON (No), the main control CPU72 next executes step S2100.

Step S2100: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the special symbol working memory number (first special symbol working memory number or second special symbol working memory number) of the control target remains (greater than 0). To do. This confirmation can be performed by referring to the value of the working memory number counter stored in the RAM 76. When the number of working memories of the target symbol is 0 (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S2150.

Step S2150: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the other special symbol working memory number is 0. That is, if the control target is the first special symbol, whether the second special symbol working memory number is 0 or not is confirmed, and if the control target is the second special symbol, the first special symbol working memory Check if the number is zero. This confirmation can also be performed by referring to the value of the special symbol working memory number counter. Then, when the other special symbol operation memory number is 0 (Yes), the main control CPU72 executes the demo setting process of step S2500.

Step S2500: In this processing, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not there is no winning for a predetermined time in any of the starting winning openings, and when it is confirmed that there is no winning for a predetermined time, a command for demonstration effect is generated. .. The demonstration effect command is output to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. When the demo setting process is executed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the first special symbol game process (FIG. 14) or the second special symbol game process (FIG. 15). In addition, at the time of return, it returns to the end address of each special symbol game process (the same applies hereafter).

On the other hand, if the other special symbol working memory number is not 0 (step S2150: No), the main control CPU72 does not execute the demo setting process, the first special symbol game process (FIG. 14) or the second special symbol game. Return to the process (FIG. 15).

On the other hand, if the value of the special symbol working memory number counter to be controlled is greater than 0 (step S2100: Yes), the main control CPU72 next executes step S2160.

Step S2160: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the value (01H) is set to the big hit flag or the small hit flag for the other special symbol. The big hit flag or the small hit flag is a flag which is set when the big hit or the small hit is hit by the internal lottery, and is reset at the end of the big hit game. Therefore, the confirmation in this processing is confirmation whether the result of the internal lottery for the other special symbol is a big hit or a small hit. If the variable display of the other special symbol is not executed, the big hit flag or the small hit flag is not set, and therefore the result of the confirmation is necessarily No. Further, here, the determination content is “big hit or small hit”, but it may be only “big hit” or “small hit”.

In this process, when the value (01H) is set to the big hit flag or the small hit flag relating to the other special symbol (Yes), the main control CPU72 next executes step S2202. On the other hand, when the value (01H) is not set in the big hit flag or the small hit flag relating to the other special symbol, that is, when the value is "00H" (No), the main control CPU72 next in step S2200. To execute.

Step S2200: The main control CPU72 executes a special symbol storage area shift process. In this process, the main control CPU72 reads out one of the random numbers for random selection (big hit determination random number, big hit symbol random number) stored in the random number storage area of the RAM76, which corresponds to the special symbol to be controlled. At this time, if the random numbers are stored in two or more sections, the main control CPU 72 sequentially reads the random numbers from the first section and erases (consumes) them, and then moves (shifts) the remaining random numbers one by one to the previous section. ) Let me. The read random number is stored in, for example, another temporary storage area. Each random number stored in the temporary storage area is used for internal lottery in the next big hit determination process. Further, in this process, the main control CPU72 subtracts one value of the working memory number counter (one of the first special symbol or the second special symbol to be controlled) stored in the RAM76, and the value after the subtraction Is set to the “number of working memories at the start of fluctuation”. Thereby, in the above-mentioned display output management process, the display mode of the number of memories changes (decrease by 1) for the one to be controlled among the first special symbol working memory lamp 34a or the second special symbol working memory lamp 35a. .. When the procedure up to this point is completed, the main control CPU72 next executes step S2300.

Step S2300: The main control CPU72 executes a big hit determination process (internal lottery). In this process, the main control CPU72 first sets the range of the big hit value, and determines whether or not the read random number value (the big hit determination random number value) is included in this range (first lottery execution means, second Lottery execution means). The range of the jackpot value set at this time is different between the low-probability state and the high-probability state (when the probability varying function is activated), and in the high-probability state, the range of the jackpot value is expanded to about 10 times that in the low-probability state. It Then, if the random number value read at this time is within the range of the big hit value, the main control CPU72 sets "01H" to the big hit flag.

Step S2302: The main control CPU72 executes a small hit determination process (internal lottery).
When the above big hit flag is not set, the main control CPU72 next sets a range of small hit values, and determines whether or not the read random number value is included in this range (lottery execution means). The "small hit" here is something other than the non-win (miss), but has a different nature from the "big hit". That is, the “big hit” causes an opportunity (a game turning point) to shift to the “high probability state” or the “time reduction state”, but the “small hit” does not cause such an opportunity. However, the "small hit" is positioned as a condition that operates the first variable winning device 30 like the "big hit". If the read random number value is within the range of the small hit value, the main control CPU72 sets "01H" in the small hit flag. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the small hit is "1/3", and the small hit corresponds to once every three fluctuations.

In the present embodiment, the range of the big hit value and the small hit value is preliminarily defined on the program as the hit range other than the non-winning prize (a defining means other than the non-winning prize). The small hit determination table may be written in each ROM 74, and this may be read out and compared with the random number value to make the big hit determination.

Step S2202: The main control CPU72 executes a special symbol storage area shift process. In this process, the same process as step S2200 described above is performed, and thus the description thereof is omitted. The main control CPU72 then executes step S2404.

On the other hand, when the small hit determination process ends (step S2302), the main control CPU72 next executes step S2400.

Step S2400: The main control CPU72 determines whether or not the value (01H) is set to the big hit flag in the previous big hit determination process. If the value (01H) is not set in the big hit flag (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S2402, and if the value (01H) is set in the big hit flag (Yes), the main control CPU72 determines the next. Then, step S2410 is executed.

Step S2402: The main control CPU72 determines whether or not the value (01H) is set to the small hit flag in the previous small hit determination process. If the value (01H) is not set in the small hit flag (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S2404. The main control CPU 72 may determine whether the big hit (for example, 01H is set) or the small hit (for example, 0AH is set) according to the value of the common hit flag, without separately preparing the big hit flag and the small hit flag.

Step S2404: the main control CPU72 executes a stop symbol determination process at the time of disengagement. In this process, the main control CPU72 sets the stop symbol number data when the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 comes off. Further, the main control CPU72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (when out of sync) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. These commands are transmitted to the performance control device 124 in the performance control output processing.

In the present embodiment, since the 7-segment LED is used for the first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35, for example, the display mode of the stop symbol at the time of detachment is always one segment (center It is possible to fix the stop symbol number data to one value (for example, 64H) by keeping only the lighted display of the bar "-"). In this case, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity used on the program, reduce the processing load on the main control CPU 72, and improve the processing speed.

Step S2405: Next, the main control CPU72 executes the off-time variation pattern determination processing. In this processing, the main control CPU72 determines the variation pattern number at the time of deviating for the special symbol to be controlled (variation pattern determining means). The variation pattern number is used to distinguish the type (pattern) of variation display of the special symbol to be controlled and to correspond to the variation time required for the variation display. Since the fluctuation time at the time of departure differs depending on whether the above-mentioned "high probability state" or "time reduction state", the main control CPU72 loads the game state flag in this process, and the current state is Check whether it is "high probability state" or "time reduction state". For example, in the “time shortened state”, the fluctuation time at the time of deviation is set to a shortened time (for example, about 4 to 12 seconds).

Further, even if the reach variation is not performed even in the “time shortening state”, the variation time at the time of deviation is based on, for example, the “variable display start operation memory number (0 to 3)” set in step S2200. It may be shortened. However, when the special variation pattern is selected, the variation time does not change depending on the number of memories. The stop display time of the symbol at the time of departure is constant (for example, about 0.5 seconds) regardless of the variation pattern. The main control CPU72 sets the value of the determined fluctuation time (at the time of deviation) to the fluctuation timer, and sets the value of the stop display time at the time of deviation to the stop symbol display timer.

In the present embodiment, as a result of the internal lottery based on the first special symbol, in the case of being a non-winning, for example, "reach effect" is generated on the performance and is lost, or "reach effect" is not generated and is shifted. It is supposed to be controlled. And, in the "out-of-shift variation pattern selection table", variation patterns corresponding to a plurality of types of effects, for example, "non-reach effect" and "reach effect" are defined in advance. Any one of the fluctuation patterns will be selected. It should be noted that the reach effect includes various reach effects such as normal reach effect, long reach effect, super reach effect, and the like. Further, as a result of the internal lottery based on the second special symbol, when the result corresponds to the non-winning, for example, "reach effect" is not generated on the effect, and control is performed to shift.

[Example of fluctuation pattern selection table at the time of detachment]
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a deviation variation pattern selection table (low probability non-time shortened state).
This selection table is a table (variation pattern defining means) that is used when the player is out of the low probability non-time shortened state (when it is not won). Further, this selection table has a structure in which, for example, a "comparison value" and a "variation pattern number" are set and stored in order from the head address, one byte each. The “comparison value” includes, for example, eight stepwise different values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)”. It is provided, and "1" to "8" of "variation pattern number" are assigned to each "comparison value".

The fluctuation pattern numbers “1” to “5” correspond to fluctuation patterns that are out of reach without performing the reach effect, and fluctuation pattern numbers “6” to “8” are fluctuation patterns that are out of reach after reach. It corresponds. The variation time of the variation pattern numbers "1" to "5" is set to about 3.0 seconds to 12.0 seconds for the variation of the first special symbol, and about 10 minutes for the variation of the second special symbol. Is set to. It should be noted that the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be different from each other in the variation pattern selection table at the time of deviation and the variation pattern number. Further, the fluctuation pattern selection table may have different table contents depending on the number of working memories at the start of fluctuation (hereinafter the same).

Here, the length of the fluctuation time set is greatly different between the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern. That is, the "non-reach fluctuation pattern" basically corresponds to a short fluctuation time (for example, about 3.0 seconds to 12.0 seconds depending on the number of working memories), whereas the "reach fluctuation pattern" is This corresponds to a fluctuation time that is more than twice that (for example, about 30 seconds to 150 seconds).

Then, the main control CPU72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random number value with the "comparison value" in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random number value is less than or equal to the comparison value, the comparison value becomes the comparison value. The corresponding variation pattern number is selected (variation pattern determining means). For example, if the fluctuation pattern determination random number value at that time is "190", the main control CPU 72 determines that the random number value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value "101". 201” and the random number value. In this case, since the random number value is less than or equal to the comparison value, the main control CPU72 selects "2" as the corresponding fluctuation pattern number.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of a variation pattern selection table at the time of loss (low probability time reduction state).
This selection table is a table (variation pattern defining means) used when the player is out of the low probability time shortened state (when not winning). Further, this selection table has a structure in which, for example, a "comparison value" and a "variation pattern number" are set and stored in order from the head address, one byte each. The “comparison value” includes, for example, eight stepwise different values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)”. It is provided, and "21" to "28" of "variation pattern number" are assigned to each "comparison value".

The fluctuation pattern numbers “21” to “26” correspond to fluctuation patterns that are out of reach without performing the reach effect, and fluctuation pattern numbers “27” and “28” are fluctuation patterns that are out of reach after reach. It corresponds. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern numbers "21" to "28" is set to about 2 seconds to 150 seconds for the fluctuation of the first special symbol, and set to about 10 minutes for the fluctuation of the second special symbol. There is.

The main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random number value with the “comparison value” in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random number value is less than or equal to the comparison value, corresponds to the comparison value. A variation pattern number is selected (variation pattern determining means). For example, if the fluctuation pattern determination random number value at that time is "190", the main control CPU 72 determines that the random number value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value "101". 201” and the random number value. In this case, since the random number value is less than or equal to the comparison value, the main control CPU72 selects "22" as the corresponding fluctuation pattern number.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of a variation pattern selection table at the time of loss (high-probability non-time shortened state).
This selection table is a table (variation pattern defining means) that is used when the player is out of the high probability non-time shortened state (when it is not won). Further, this selection table has a structure in which, for example, a "comparison value" and a "variation pattern number" are set and stored in order from the head address, one byte each. The “comparison value” includes, for example, eight stepwise different values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)”. The "variation pattern number" of "41" to "48" is assigned to each "comparison value".

The fluctuation pattern numbers “41” to “48” correspond to fluctuation patterns that are out of reach without performing the reach effect. The variation time of the variation pattern numbers “41” to “48” is set to about 2 seconds if it is the variation of the first special symbol, and is set to about 2 seconds even if it is the variation of the second special symbol.

The main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random number value with the “comparison value” in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random number value is less than or equal to the comparison value, corresponds to the comparison value. A variation pattern number is selected (variation pattern determining means). For example, if the fluctuation pattern determination random number value at that time is "190", the main control CPU 72 determines that the random number value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value "101". 201” and the random number value. In this case, since the random number value is less than or equal to the comparison value, the main control CPU72 selects "42" as the corresponding fluctuation pattern number.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of a variation pattern selection table at the time of loss (high probability time reduction state).
This selection table is a table (variation pattern defining means) used at the time of failure in the high probability time shortened state (when the non-winning is applicable). Further, this selection table has a structure in which, for example, a "comparison value" and a "variation pattern number" are set and stored in order from the head address, one byte each. The “comparison value” includes, for example, eight stepwise different values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)”. It is provided, and “variation pattern numbers” “51” to “58” are assigned to the respective “comparison values”.

The variation pattern numbers “51” to “55” correspond to the variation patterns that are out of reach without performing the reach effect, and the variation pattern numbers “56” to “58” are variation patterns that are out of reach after the reach. It corresponds. The variation time of the variation pattern numbers “51” to “58” is set to about 3.0 seconds to 150 seconds for the variation of the first special symbol, and set to about 10 minutes for the variation of the second special symbol. Has been done.

Then, the main control CPU72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random number value with the "comparison value" in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random number value is less than or equal to the comparison value, the comparison value becomes the comparison value. The corresponding variation pattern number is selected (variation pattern determining means). For example, if the fluctuation pattern determination random number value at that time is "190", the main control CPU 72 determines that the random number value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value "101". 201” and the random number value. In this case, since the random number value is less than or equal to the comparison value, the main control CPU72 selects "52" as the corresponding fluctuation pattern number.

[Refer to Fig. 17: Special symbol fluctuation preprocessing]
Steps S2404 and S2405 described above are the control procedure when the jackpot determination result is out of alignment (in the case of non-win), but when the determination result is jackpot (step S2400: Yes) or small hit (step S2402: Yes), The main control CPU 72 executes the following procedure. First, the case of a big hit will be described.

Step S2410: The main control CPU72 executes a big hit stop symbol determination process (winning type determination means). In this process, the main control CPU72, based on the big hit symbol random number, for each special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol), determines the type of the winning symbol of this time (big hit stop symbol number). The relationship between the jackpot random number value and the type of winning symbol is defined in advance in the special symbol determination data table (winning type determining means). Therefore, the main control CPU72 can refer to the big hit stop symbol selection table in the big hit stop symbol determination processing, and determine the type of winning symbol based on the big hit symbol random number from the stored contents.

[Winning pattern at the time of big hit]
In the present embodiment, as the winning symbols that are selectively determined at the time of a big hit, roughly three types are prepared. The three types of breakdowns are "9 round symbol 1", "9 round symbol 2" and "16 round symbol". Each winning symbol of the three types of winning symbols may further include a plurality of winning symbols. For example, in the case of "9 round symbol 1", "9 round symbol 1a", "9 round symbol 1b", "9 round symbol 1c", and so on.

Further, in the present embodiment, the selection ratio of the winning symbols selected during the jackpot of the internal lottery corresponding to each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is different. Therefore, the main control CPU72 distinguishes the winning symbol to be selected depending on whether the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

[1st special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table]
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. When the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the first special symbol, the main control CPU 72 determines the kind of the winning symbol by referring to the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table (winning type defining means).

In the 1st special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the distribution value for each winning symbol is shown in the left column, and each distribution value "50", "25", "25" has a denominator of 100. It corresponds to the ratio of the case. Further, in the second column from the left, "9 round symbol 1", "9 round symbol 2", "16 round symbol" corresponding to each distribution value are shown. That is, at the time of a big hit corresponding to the first special symbol, the ratio of selecting "9 round symbol 1" is 50/100 (=50%), and the ratio of selecting "9 round symbol 2" is 100 minutes. 25 (=25%), and the ratio of selecting “16 round symbols” is 25/100 (=25%). The size of each distribution value corresponds to a selection ratio for each winning symbol using a big hit symbol random number.

In any case, when the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the first special symbol, the main control CPU72 performs a selection lottery based on the big hit symbol random number, the selection ratio shown in the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. The winning symbol is selectively determined with. In the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, as shown in the third column from the left, for example, 2-byte command data is defined as the stop symbol command at the time of winning. The stop symbol command is described by, for example, a combination of MODE value-EVENT value, and the MODE value "B1H" of the upper byte among them is that the winning symbol of this time is selected at the time of the big hit of the first special symbol. Represents. Further, the EVENT values “01H”, “02H”, and “03H” of the lower byte represent the types of corresponding winning symbols in the selection table. Therefore, for example, the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the first special symbol, and when "9 round symbol 1" is selected as the winning symbol, the stop symbol command at the time of winning is described as "B1H01H". It will be.

As described above, when the main control CPU 72 selects a winning symbol from the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, it generates a stop symbol command at that time. The generated stop symbol command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in, for example, the effect control output process described above. Further, the main control CPU72 determines a big hit stop symbol number for the first special symbol based on the selected winning symbol.

[Time saving]
In the right column of the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the value of the number of times saved (limit number) given after the end of the big hit game is shown.

In the present embodiment, at the time of winning in the first special symbol lottery, in the case of winning from the left-handed state (normal state, time saving state, probability variation state) and in the case of winning from the right-handed state (incubation state) The number of times saved is the same.

The first special symbol lottery is executed in the left-handed state (normal state, time saving state, probability changing state) or right-handed state (latent state), and if the "9 round symbol 1" is applicable, the number of hour saving is 100 times. ..

Therefore, the first special symbol lottery is executed in the left-handed state (normal state, time saving state, probability changing state) or right-handed state (latent state), and if it corresponds to "9 round symbol 1", the game during the big hit game Since it is difficult for the ball to pass through the probability variation area, it shifts to the coast mode (time saving state) after the big hit game is over.

In the left-handed state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state) or right-handed state (latent state), the first special symbol lottery is executed, and if it corresponds to "9 round symbol 2" or "16 round symbol", the number of hour reductions Is given 100 times. However, when the game ball passes through the probability variation area during the big hit game, the number of time saving is not given (it is given 0 times).

For this reason, the first special symbol lottery is executed in the left-handed state (normal state, time saving state, probability variation state) or right-handed state (latent state), and if it corresponds to "9 round symbol 2" or "16 round symbol" , If the game ball does not pass through the probability variation area during the big hit game, it shifts to the coast mode (time saving state, the fourth game state) (fourth game state transition means), and the game ball during the jackpot game is the probability variation area. If it passes through, it shifts to the firework rush (incubation state, second gaming state) (second gaming state shifting means).

[Second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table]
FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. When the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the second special symbol, the main control CPU 72 determines the type of the winning symbol by referring to the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table (winning type defining means).

Also in the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the distribution value for each winning symbol is shown in the left column, and each distribution value "45", "55" is when the denominator is 100. Equivalent to a percentage. Similarly, in the second column from the left, "9 round symbol 1", "9 round symbol 2", and "16 round symbol" corresponding to the distribution value are shown. That is, at the time of a big hit corresponding to the second special symbol, the proportion of selecting "9 round symbol 2" is 45/100 (=45%), and the proportion of selecting "16 round symbol" is 100. 55 minutes (=55%). In the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the distribution value for "9 round symbol 1" is not set.

When the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the second special symbol, the main control CPU72 performs a selection lottery based on the big hit symbol random number, and selects the winning symbol at the selection ratio shown in the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. To make a decision. Similarly, in the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, as shown in the third column from the left, for example, 2-byte command data is defined as the stop symbol command at the time of winning. Here as well, the stop symbol command is described by the combination of the MODE value-EVENT value described above, of which the MODE value "B2H" of the upper byte is the one that the winning symbol of this time was selected at the time of the big hit of the second special symbol. It means that. Further, the EVENT values “02H” and “03H” of the lower byte represent the type of the corresponding winning symbol in the selection table. Therefore, for example, the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the second special symbol, and when "16 round symbol" is selected as the winning symbol, the stop symbol command is described as "B2H03H".

As described above, when the main control CPU 72 selects the winning symbol from the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, it generates the stop symbol command at that time. The generated stop symbol command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in, for example, the effect control output process described above. Further, the main control CPU72 determines a big hit stop symbol number for the second special symbol based on the selected winning symbol. The main control CPU 72 also generates a stop symbol command at the time of a small hit as in the case of a big hit.

[Time saving]
In the right column of the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the value of the number of times saved (maximum number of times) given after the end of the big hit game is shown.

In the present embodiment, when winning in the second special symbol lottery, in the case of winning from the left-handed state (normal state, time saving state, probability variation state) and in the case of winning from the right-handed state (hidden state) The number of times saved is different.

When the second special symbol lottery is executed in the left-handed state (normal state, time saving state, probability variation state) and corresponds to "9 round symbol 2" or "16 round symbol", the number of hour saving is not given (0 times are given ). However, when the game ball passes through the probability variation area during the big hit game, the number of time saving is given 100 times.

Therefore, the second special symbol lottery is executed in the left-handed state (normal state, time saving state, probability variation state), and if the "9 round symbol 2" or "16 round symbol" is applicable, the game ball during the jackpot game When the probability variation area has not passed, it shifts to the normal mode (normal state), and when the game ball passes the probability variation area during the big hit game, it shifts to the special normal mode (probability variation state, third game state). (Third game state transition means).

On the other hand, when the second special symbol lottery is executed in the right-handed state (hidden state) and corresponds to the "9 round symbol 2" or the "16 round symbol", the time saving number is given 100 times. However, when the game ball passes through the probability variation area during the big hit game, the number of time saving is not given (it is given 0 times).

For this reason, the second special symbol lottery is executed in the right-handed state (latent state), if the "9 round symbol 2" or "16 round symbol" is applicable, the game ball does not pass the probability variation area during the big hit game. If it is, it shifts to the coast mode (low probability time reduction state), and if the game ball passes the probability variation area during the big hit game, it shifts to fireworks rush (high probability non-time reduction state).

Here, the special normal mode (probability change state, third game state) is a state in which a profit can be obtained more than the normal mode (first game state), and fireworks rush (second game state) or coast mode (first) It is a state in which no profit can be obtained compared to (4 game state).

Coast mode (4th gaming state), the special symbol high probability state (2nd advantageous gaming state) is not set, and the state is set to Den Chu support state (1st advantageous gaming state), special normal mode (3rd gaming Compared with the electric Chu support state (first advantageous game state) set based on the state), the state of increasing the probability of generating the actuation trigger of the variable start winning device 28 (winning facilitating means) (normal symbol height) Probability state), and a state in which a predetermined operation pattern that sets the operation (open time non-extension state) different from the operation in the normal mode (normal game state) is set, and the special normal mode (third game state) Is a state in which a predetermined operation pattern (opening time extension state) common to the case of being set based on the above is set.

The selection ratio of the winning symbols is different between the first special symbol and the second special symbol as described above, for example, for the following reason. That is, when shifting to the "time shortening state", the variable start winning device 28 operates more frequently than in the normal time (when the variable time shortening function is not operated), so from the operation memory for the first special symbol Also, the working memory for the second special symbol is more likely to be accumulated. In this case, if the selection ratio of the "16 round symbol" for the second special symbol is increased, it becomes easier to win the "16 round symbol" than in the normal time, and the advantage that the player's profit can be increased accordingly There is.

[Refer to Fig. 17: Special symbol fluctuation preprocessing]
Step S2412: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a big hit time variation pattern determination process. In this processing, the main control CPU72 determines the variation pattern (variation time and stop display time) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol based on the variation pattern determination random number shifted in the previous step S2200. Further, the main control CPU72 sets the value of the determined fluctuation time in the fluctuation timer, and also sets the value of the stop display time in the stop symbol display timer. In general, in the case of a jackpot reach variation, a variation time longer than that at the time of the outfall is determined.

In the present embodiment, when the internal lottery results in a 9-round jackpot or a 16-round jackpot, for example, a "reach effect" is generated in the effect to perform a big hit control. In the “big hit variation pattern selection table”, variation patterns corresponding to a plurality of types of “reach effects” are defined, and when one of 9 round jackpot and 16 round jackpot is hit, one of them is selected. The fluctuation pattern will be selected. It should be noted that the reach effect includes various reach effects such as normal reach effect, long reach effect, super reach effect, and the like. In addition, at the time of winning when the fluctuation time shortening function is activated, instead of selecting a fluctuation pattern with a long fluctuation time, a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time (a fluctuation pattern without reach production) is selected. Good.

[Example of big hit variation pattern selection table]
FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of a big hit variation pattern selection table (low probability non-time shortened state).
This selection table is a table used when winning in a low probability non-time reduction state (fluctuation pattern defining means). In the present embodiment, the variation patterns are not distinguished between the 9-round jackpot and the 16-round jackpot, but a dedicated variation pattern selection table may be used for each jackpot (hereinafter the same). Further, this selection table has a structure in which, for example, a "comparison value" and a "variation pattern number" are set and stored in order from the head address, one byte each. The “comparison value” includes, for example, eight stepwise different values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)”. The "variation pattern number" of "61" to "68" is assigned to each "comparison value".

The fluctuation pattern numbers “61” to “68” all correspond to the fluctuation patterns that are hit when the reach effect is performed. The variation time of the variation pattern numbers “61” to “68” is set to about 30 seconds to 150 seconds for the variation of the first special symbol, and about 10 minutes for the variation of the second special symbol. There is. It should be noted that the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be different from each other in the variation pattern selection table at the time of deviation and the variation pattern number. Here, in the low probability non-time shortened state, when the second special symbol is changed, for example, an effect of changing only the fourth symbol may be executed, and the reach effect may not be executed.

The main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random number value with the “comparison value” in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random number value is less than or equal to the comparison value, corresponds to the comparison value. A variation pattern number is selected (variation pattern determining means). For example, if the fluctuation pattern determination random number value at that time is "190", the main control CPU 72 determines that the random number value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value "101". 201” and the random number value. In this case, since the random number value is less than or equal to the comparison value, the main control CPU72 selects "62" as the corresponding fluctuation pattern number.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of the big hit variation pattern selection table (low probability time shortened state).
This selection table is a table used when winning in a low probability time reduction state (fluctuation pattern defining means). Further, this selection table has a structure in which, for example, a "comparison value" and a "variation pattern number" are set and stored in order from the head address, one byte each. The “comparison value” includes, for example, eight stepwise different values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)”. The “variation pattern numbers” “81” to “88” are assigned to the respective “comparison values”.

The variation pattern numbers “81” to “88” all correspond to variation patterns that are hit when the reach effect is performed. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern numbers “81” to “88” is set to about 30 seconds to 150 seconds for the fluctuation of the first special symbol, and set to about 10 minutes for the fluctuation of the second special symbol. There is. The first special symbol and the second special symbol may be different in the big hitting variation pattern selection table and the variation pattern number. Further, the fluctuation pattern numbers “81” to “88” may be fluctuation patterns in which the reach effect is not performed. Here, in the low probability time shortened state, when the second special symbol changes, for example, an effect of changing only the fourth symbol may be executed, and the reach effect may not be executed.

The main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random number value with the “comparison value” in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random number value is less than or equal to the comparison value, corresponds to the comparison value. A variation pattern number is selected (variation pattern determining means). For example, if the fluctuation pattern determination random number value at that time is "190", the main control CPU 72 determines that the random number value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value "101". 201” and the random number value. In this case, since the random number value is less than or equal to the comparison value, the main control CPU72 selects "82" as the corresponding fluctuation pattern number.

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of a big hit variation pattern selection table (high probability non-time shortened state).
This selection table is a table used at the time of winning in the high probability non-time reduction state (fluctuation pattern defining means). Further, this selection table has a structure in which, for example, a "comparison value" and a "variation pattern number" are set and stored in order from the head address, one byte each. The “comparison value” includes, for example, eight stepwise different values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)”. The "variation pattern number" of "101" to "108" is assigned to each "comparison value".

The fluctuation pattern numbers “101” to “108” all correspond to the fluctuation patterns that are hit without the reach effect being performed. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern numbers “101” to “108” is set to about 2 seconds to 10 seconds for both the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the fluctuation of the second special symbol. The first special symbol and the second special symbol may be different in the big hitting variation pattern selection table and the variation pattern number. Further, the fluctuation pattern numbers “101” to “108” may be fluctuation patterns in which the reach effect is performed.

The main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random number value with the “comparison value” in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random number value is less than or equal to the comparison value, corresponds to the comparison value. A variation pattern number is selected (variation pattern determining means). For example, if the fluctuation pattern determination random number value at that time is "190", the main control CPU 72 determines that the random number value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value "101". 201” and the random number value. In this case, since the random number value is less than or equal to the comparison value, the main control CPU72 selects "102" as the corresponding fluctuation pattern number.

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of the big hit variation pattern selection table (high probability time reduction state).
This selection table is a table used when winning in a high probability time reduction state (fluctuation pattern defining means). This selection table has a structure in which, for example, a “comparison value” and a “variation pattern number” are set and stored in order from the top address, one byte each. The “comparison value” includes, for example, eight stepwise different values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)”. It is provided, and "111" to "118" of "variation pattern number" are assigned to each "comparison value".

The fluctuation pattern numbers “111” to “118” all correspond to the fluctuation patterns that are hit when the reach effect is performed. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern numbers “111” to “118” is set to about 30 seconds to 150 seconds for the fluctuation of the first special symbol, and set to about 10 minutes for the fluctuation of the second special symbol. There is. It should be noted that the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be different from each other in the variation pattern selection table at the time of deviation and the variation pattern number. Here, in the high probability time shortened state, when the second special symbol is changed, for example, an effect of changing only the fourth symbol may be executed, and the reach effect may not be executed.

The main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random number value with the “comparison value” in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random number value is less than or equal to the comparison value, corresponds to the comparison value. A variation pattern number is selected (variation pattern determining means). For example, if the fluctuation pattern determination random number value at that time is "190", the main control CPU 72 determines that the random number value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value "101". 201” and the random number value. In this case, since the random number value is less than or equal to the comparison value, the main control CPU72 selects "112" as the corresponding fluctuation pattern number.

[Refer to Fig. 17: Special symbol fluctuation preprocessing]
Step S2414: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a big hit other setting process. In this processing, the main control CPU72, the type of winning symbol determined in the previous step S2410 (stop symbol number when jackpot) is either "9 round symbol 1", "9 round symbol 2" or "16 round symbol" If it is, the main control CPU72 sets the value (01H) of the variation time reduction function operation flag of the normal symbol as the game state flag in the flag area of the RAM76 (time reduction state transition means, time reduction function operation means, advantageous game state Transition means). However, when the game ball passes through the probability variation area during the big hit game, the main control CPU72 resets the value of the variation time reduction function operation flag of the normal symbol.

Further, in the process of step S2414, the main control CPU72 determines the display mode of the stop symbol (big hit symbol) by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 based on the big hit stop symbol number. In addition, the main control CPU72 generates a lottery result command (at the time of big hit) together with the above stop symbol command (at the time of big hit). These stop symbol commands and lottery result commands are also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output processing.

Next, the processing at the time of a small hit will be described.
Step S2407: The main control CPU72 executes a small hit stop symbol determination process. In this process, the main control CPU72, based on the big hit symbol random number, determines the type of winning symbol at the time of small hit (stop symbol number at small hit). Here, similarly, the relationship between the big hit symbol random number value and the type of the winning symbol at the time of the small hit is defined in advance in the special symbol selection table at the time of the small hit (the winning type defining means). In the present embodiment, in order to reduce the load on the main control CPU 72, the big hit symbol random number is used to determine the winning symbol at the time of the small hit, but a dedicated random number may be used separately.

[Winning pattern when small hit]
In the present embodiment, the winning symbol at the time of the small hit is only one type of "one-time open small hit symbol". However, other than this, for example, another type such as a "twice open small hit pattern" or a "three open small hit pattern" may be prepared. As described above, the "small hit" as a result of the internal lottery does not become a trigger for the subsequent state to change to the "high probability state" or the "time shortening state", so it is essential for this type of pachinko machine. It is possible to provide a "single opening small hit pattern" without being bound by the regulation of "two rounds (two times opening) or more".

Step S2408: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a small hitting variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU72 determines the variation pattern (variation time and stop display time) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol based on the variation pattern determination random number shifted in the previous step S2200 (variation pattern selection means). ). Further, the main control CPU72 sets the value of the determined fluctuation time in the fluctuation timer, and sets the value of the stop display time in the stop symbol display timer. In the present embodiment, the reach variation pattern can be selected in the case of a small hit, and the variation pattern equivalent to that in the normal deviation can be selected.

Step S2409: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a small hit other setting process. In this process, the main control CPU72 determines the display mode of the stop symbol (small hit symbol) by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 based on the small symbol stop symbol number. In addition, the main control CPU72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (during small hit) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. These stop symbol commands and lottery result commands are also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output processing.

Step S2415: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a special symbol variation start process. In this process, the main control CPU72 selects the fluctuation pattern data based on the fluctuation pattern number (at the time of falling/at the time of hitting). In addition, the main control CPU72 sets the variation start flag of the special symbol in the flag area of the RAM76. Then, the main control CPU72 generates a variation start command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. This variation start command is also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process described above.

Step S2415: The main control CPU72 executes the frequency cut counter value management process. In this process, the main control CPU72 executes a process of updating the value of the number-of-times cutting counter value. The details of the processing will be described later.

After finishing the above procedure, the main control CPU72 sets the special symbol changing process (step S3000 or step S3900) to the next jump destination, and returns to the special symbol game process.

[FIG. 14, FIG. 15: Processing during special symbol fluctuation]
In the special symbol variation process (step S3000 or step S3900), the main control CPU72 loads the value of the variation timer set as described above from the register to the timer counter, and then the passage of time (the number of clock pulse counts). Or the value of the timer counter is decremented according to the value of the interrupt counter). Then, the main control CPU72 controls the variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) to be controlled until the value becomes 0 while referring to the value of the timer counter. Then, when the value of the timer counter becomes 0, the main control CPU72 sets the special symbol stop displaying process (step S4000 or step S4900) to the next jump destination.

In addition, in this process, a determination process as to whether or not to activate the skip function is also performed, and in the big hit determination or the small hit determination in the previous special symbol variation preprocessing, one of the special symbols is changing out of alignment, and, When it is determined that the other special symbol corresponds to the big hit or the small hit, the skip function is activated for the one special symbol. The operation of this skip function forcibly ends the variable display of one special symbol.

[FIG. 14, FIG. 15: Processing during special symbol stop display]
In the special symbol stop display process (step S4000 or step S4900), the main control CPU72 is a special symbol based on the stop symbol determined in the stop symbol determination process (step S2092, step S2404, step S2407, step S2410 in FIG. 17) Control the stop display of. Further, the main control CPU72 generates a symbol stop command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. The symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process described above. When the stop symbol is displayed for a predetermined time in the special symbol stop displaying process, the main control CPU72 erases the symbol changing flag.

Here, the execution conditions of the above-described big hit determination process (step S2300) and small hit determination process (step S2302) will be briefly described.

[Internal lottery correspondence table]
FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a correspondence table for internal lottery.
Corresponding special symbol in the internal lottery correspondence table, when executing the big hit lottery (big hit determination process) or the small hit lottery (small hit determination process) of the internal lottery, based on the state of the other special symbol, execute It is shown that it is decided whether or not to do.

If the other special symbol is "big hit variation (during variation display when big hit flag is 01H)", in the internal lottery of the particular symbol, big hit lottery and small hit lottery are not executed. Therefore, the result of the internal lottery of the special symbol corresponds to “out”.

Similarly, if the other special symbol is "small win variation (during variation display when the small hit flag is 01H)", in the internal lottery of the special symbol, the big win lottery and the small win lottery Not executed Therefore, the result of the internal lottery of the special symbol corresponds to “out”. In addition, in the case of "small win variation (during variation display when the small win flag is 01H)", a method of executing a big win lottery and a small win lottery may be adopted.

On the other hand, if the other special symbol is “out of bounds variation (while the big hit flag or the small hit flag is 00H, the variation is displayed)”, in the internal lottery of the special symbol, the big hit lottery is executed first. Therefore, if it does not correspond to the big hit, the small hit lottery is executed. Therefore, the result of the internal lottery of the special symbol corresponds to any one of "big hit", "small hit", and "off." It should be noted that the deviation change includes waiting for a change and a stop display.

In this way, when one special symbol is "in big jackpot change" or "small jackpot change", big jackpot lottery or small jackpot lottery will not be executed in the other special symbol, and as a result, jackpot game or The small hit game is not executed. That is, when one of the special symbols is "big hit changing" or "small hit changing", the other special design is substantially a big hit or a small hit non-lottery state.

[Counting counter value management process]
FIG. 29 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of the count cut counter value management processing. The procedure will be described below according to an example.

Step S2420: The main control CPU72 executes the process of loading the number of times cut counter value. In the “high-probability state” and the “time reduction state”, the “counting count value” is set in the probability variation count area and the time saving count area of the RAM 76. In the present embodiment, a so-called number-of-times cut probability change function is adopted, and therefore, when shifting to the “high-probability non-time shortened state”, the number-of-times cut counter related to the high-probability state is set to a predetermined numerical value (for example, 100 times). However, the cut-off counter related to the time reduction state is not set. Further, when shifting to the “low probability time reduction state”, the frequency cut counter for the high probability state is not set, but the frequency cut counter for the time reduced state is set to a predetermined numerical value (for example, 100 times). When shifting to the “high-probability time reduction state”, the number-of-times cut counter related to the high-probability state is set to a predetermined numerical value (for example, 100 times), and the number-of-times cut counter related to time reduction state is also set to a predetermined value (for example, 100 times). Is set to.

Step S2422: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the loaded counter value is zero. At this time, if the number cut counter value is already 0 (Yes), the main control CPU72 returns to the special symbol game process. On the other hand, when the number of times cut counter value is not 0 (No), the number of times cut counter value command is generated, and then the main control CPU72 executes step S2424.

Step S2424: The main control CPU72 decrements (decreases by 1) the count cut counter value.
Step S2426: Then, the main control CPU72 determines whether or not the subtraction result is 0. As a result of the subtraction, when the value of the frequency cut counter is 0 (Yes), the main control CPU72 executes step S2428. On the other hand, when the value of the number-of-times cutting counter is not 0 (No), the main control CPU72 returns to the special symbol variation preprocessing (FIG. 17).

Step S2428: The main control CPU72 executes the process of resetting the flag when the multiple cut function is activated. In the present embodiment, when shifting to the “high-probability non-time shortened state”, the number-of-times-counting counter related to the high-probability state is set to a predetermined numerical value (for example, 100 times). Only the stochastic function activation flag. Also, when shifting to the "low probability time reduction state", the number-of-times-cutting counter related to the time reduction state is set to a predetermined numerical value (for example, 100 times), and in this case, it is reset that the variation of the symbol is normal. Only the time reduction function activation flag. In addition, when shifting to the “high probability time reduction state”, the number-of-times cut counter related to the high-probability state is set to a predetermined numerical value (for example, 100 times) and the number-of-times cut counter related to time reduction state is set to a predetermined value (for example, Since it is set to 100 times), the probability variation function operation flag and the variation time shortening function operation flag of the normal symbol are reset in this case.

Then, when the above processing is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol variation preprocessing (FIG. 17).

[Special symbol storage area shift processing]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the special symbol storage area shift process. The content of the special symbol storage area shift process can be made common in the process of the first special symbol and the process of the second special symbol. However, when the following procedure is applied to the first special symbol, the control target is the first special symbol, and when it is applied to the second special symbol, the control target is the second special symbol. Hereinafter, each procedure will be described.

Step S2210: First, the main control CPU72 shifts the random number storage area of the RAM76 corresponding to the special symbol to be controlled. The specific contents of the processing are as described above in the special symbol variation preprocessing.

Step S2212: Further, the main control CPU72 subtracts the value of the working memory counter for the special symbol to be controlled. For example, if the special symbol to be controlled is the first special symbol, the main control CPU 72 subtracts the value of the working memory counter corresponding to the first special symbol (-1), and the special symbol to be controlled is the second special symbol. If so, the main control CPU72 subtracts the value of the working memory counter corresponding to the second special symbol (-1).

Step S2214: Next, the main control CPU72, from the value of the working memory counter after the subtraction, for the special symbol to be controlled, set the "variation start time working memory number".

Step S2216: Moreover, the main control CPU72 sets the effect command when the number of working memories is reduced with respect to the special symbol to be controlled. The effect command set here is also generated as a command having a length of one word, but its configuration is in contrast to the above-described "effect command for increasing working memory number". That is, the effect command when the number of operating memories decreases is the value of the lower byte (for example, "00H" to "03H") that indicates the number of operating memories after the reduction, with respect to the preceding value (for example, "BBH") of the upper byte that indicates the command type. )) is added, and the value of the lower byte is further added (logical sum) with an additional value (for example, “10H”) meaning “reduction in the number of working memory due to consumption”. Therefore, with respect to the lower byte, the second place of the addition value "10H" is logically ORed to "1", and this value represents "the result (change information) due to the decrease in the number of working memories". Will be things. That is, if the lower byte of the command is "13H", it means that the number of working memory up to the previous time is "4" (command notation is "14H") is decreased by 1, and the number of working memory this time is "3" (command The notation indicates "13H"). Similarly, if the lower byte is "12H" to "10H", it is the result of decreasing the number of working memories "3" to "1" (command notation is "13H" to "11H") up to the previous time by one , The number of working memories this time has become “2” to “0” (command notation is “12H” to “10H”). The preceding value "BBH" is a value indicating that the effect command this time is the operation memory number command for the first special symbol. If the control target is the second special symbol, the preceding value is a value (for example, "BCH") indicating that it is a working memory number command for the second special symbol.

Step S2218: Then, the main control CPU72 executes effect command output processing. This process is for transmitting to the effect control device 124 the operation memory number reduction effect command for the special symbol to be controlled set in the previous step S2216 (memory number notification means).
When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU72 returns to the special symbol variation preprocessing (FIG. 17).

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the special symbol changing process. Hereinafter, each procedure will be described. The contents of the special symbol variation process listed below can be common in the first special symbol game process (FIG. 14) and the second special symbol game process (FIG. 15). That is, when the following procedure is applied to the first special symbol game process, the control target is the first special symbol, and when the second special symbol game process is applied, the control target is the second special symbol.

Step S3100: The main control CPU72 subtracts the value of the variation timer for the special symbol to be controlled (decrements the value corresponding to the interrupt cycle).

Step S3200: Then, the main control CPU72 determines whether or not the stop display time has ended based on the value of the fluctuation timer subtracted this time. Specifically, if the value of the fluctuation timer is not 0 or less, the main control CPU72 determines that the fluctuation display time has not ended (No). In this case, the main control CPU72 returns to the special symbol game process, and jumps from the execution selection process (step S1000b in FIG. 14 or step S1900b in FIG. 15) in the next interrupt cycle to process during special symbol variation display. Is repeatedly executed.

On the other hand, if the value of the fluctuation timer is 0 or less, the main control CPU72 determines that the fluctuation display time has ended (Yes). In this case, the main control CPU72 next executes step S3300.

Step S3300: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the value (01H) is set in the big hit flag for the special symbol to be controlled. When the value (01H) is set in the big hit flag (Yes), the main control CPU72 next executes step S3400. On the other hand, if the value (01H) is not set in the big hit flag (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the first special symbol game process (FIG. 14) or the second special symbol game process (FIG. 15).

Step S3400: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the other special symbol is being variably displayed. This confirmation process, with the variation display at the time of a big hit of the target special symbol is completed, it is necessary to operate the skip function for the other special symbol (forcibly terminate the other out variation). It is executed to confirm whether or not. Then, when it is confirmed that the other special symbol is being variably displayed (Yes), it is necessary to operate the skip function for the other special symbol, and the main control CPU72 next executes step S3500. On the other hand, if it is not possible to confirm that the other special symbol is being variably displayed (No), the other special symbol is not variably displayed and it is not necessary to operate the skip function. S3600 is executed.

Step S3500: The main control CPU72 executes a process of operating the skip function for the other special symbol. That is, the main control CPU72 executes a process of ending the variable display for the other special symbol. Specifically, the main control CPU72 sets 0 to the value of the fluctuation timer for the other special symbol.

Step S3600: The main control CPU72 executes a special symbol variation end process. In this processing, the value (01H) is set to the symbol stop displaying flag of the special symbol in the flag area of the RAM 76 as the variable display of the special symbol to be controlled ends. Further, the main control CPU72 sets the special symbol stop display process (step S4000 or step S4900) to the next jump destination. When the above procedure is completed, the process returns to the first special symbol game process (FIG. 14) or the second special symbol game process (FIG. 15).

Here, the big hit lottery probability and the small hit lottery probability of the gaming machine of the present embodiment are set as follows.
For example, the jackpot probability when the gaming state is the normal state (the probability of winning the special symbol lottery is low) is set to 1/319. Further, the jackpot probability when the gaming state is in an advantageous state (the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is a high probability state) is set to 1/100. Further, the small hit probability is defined according to the type of special symbol regardless of the game state, because there is no small hit in the first special symbol, there is no small hit probability. On the other hand, the small hit probability of the second special symbol is set to 1/1. For this reason, the second special symbol lottery is more likely to be a small hit than the first special symbol lottery (winning type defining means).

[Skip function and variable time measurement pause function]
Hereinafter, in the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 skip function to forcibly stop the variable display on the way, and temporarily stop the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol display device 34 The function will be specifically described.

FIG. 32 is a timing chart showing changes in variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.
Of these, (A) in FIG. 32 shows "a skip function and a variable time measurement temporary stop function non-operation example", and the second special symbol corresponds to the deviation during the variable display during the big hit. 9 is a timing chart showing a change in each variable display when the skip function and the variable time measurement temporary stop function do not operate when the variable display is started.

In addition, (B) in Figure 32 has shown the "variation time measurement temporary stop function operational example", during the variation display when the second special symbol is a small hit, the variation display corresponding to the first special symbol is out. 6 is a timing chart showing changes in each variable display when the variable time measurement temporary stop function is activated, when is started.

Furthermore, in FIG. 32, (C) shows an "skip function operation example", in the case where the first special symbol starts the variable display corresponding to the big hit during the variable display when the second special symbol comes off. 3 is a timing chart showing changes in each variable display when the skip function is activated. The skip function and the variable time measurement temporary stop function will be described by taking these timing charts (A) to (C) as examples.

[(A) in FIG. 32: Example of non-operation of each function]
The state of each special symbol at time t0 indicates that the first special symbol is in a variation waiting state, and the second special symbol is in the variation display during the big hit.

Then, at the time t1, the internal lottery related to the first special symbol is executed, triggered by the game ball winning the starting winning opening corresponding to the first special symbol, and the first special symbol based on the result of the internal lottery. The variable display is started on the display device 34. Here, since the second special symbol is in a variable display at the time of a big hit, the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery are not performed in the internal lottery related to the first special symbol. Therefore, the result of the internal lottery falls outside the range. In the illustrated example, a deviation (non-winning) is selected as a result of the internal lottery related to the first special symbol, the variation time related to the first special symbol is set between t1 and t2, and the variation display is set to end at time t2. Is being done. Specifically, the time from time t1 to t2 is set in the variation timer for the first special symbol. The fluctuation timer represents the time during which the fluctuation display can be executed. The fluctuation timer is subtracted from the fluctuation timer by the time when the fluctuation display is executed, and the fluctuation display ends when the fluctuation timer reaches zero.

Next, at time t2, since the variation timer for the first special symbol has become 0, the variation display for the first special symbol ends, and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to the deviation. Since the result of the internal lottery regarding the stopped and displayed first special symbol is non-winning, the skip function does not operate for the second special symbol here. Therefore, the variable display regarding the second special symbol is continued. That is, the variation timer for the second special symbol (at the time of big hit) is not replaced.

As described above, in the present embodiment, even if the game ball is won in the starting winning opening related to the other special symbol during the variation display during the big hit (may also be during the small hit) in one special symbol, the other special symbol Of the internal lottery related to the symbols, the jackpot lottery is not executed. That is, when one of the special symbols is being displayed in fluctuation during the big hit, the other special symbol is in a non-lottery state.

[(B) in FIG. 32: Example of operation of variable time measurement temporary stop function]
The state of each special symbol at time t0 indicates that the first special symbol is in a variation waiting state, and the second special symbol is being displayed in variation at the time of a small hit.

Then, at the time t1, the internal lottery related to the first special symbol is executed, triggered by the game ball winning the starting winning opening corresponding to the first special symbol, and the first special symbol based on the result of the internal lottery. The variable display is started on the display device 34. Here, since the second special symbol is being displayed in variation during the small hit, the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery is not executed in the internal lottery related to the first special symbol. Therefore, the result of the internal lottery falls outside the range. In the illustrated example, the deviation is selected as a result of the internal lottery for the first special symbol, the variation time for the first special symbol is set between t1 and t2, and the variation display is set to end at time t2. There is. Specifically, the time from time t1 to t2 is set in the variation timer for the first special symbol. The fluctuation timer represents the time during which the fluctuation display can be executed. The fluctuation timer is subtracted from the fluctuation timer by the time when the fluctuation display is executed, and the fluctuation display ends when the fluctuation timer reaches zero.

However, here, at time tx, which is a time between times t1 and t2, it is assumed that the variation during the small hit of the second special symbol has ended. Then, after the time tx, the small hit game regarding the second special symbol is executed. Here, it is assumed that the small hit game is executed from time tx to time t2. Then, the variable time measurement temporary stop function operates, and the measurement of the variable time of the first special symbol is temporarily stopped. Then, triggered by the end of the small hit game at time t2, the measurement of the remaining fluctuation time is restarted.

As described above, in the present embodiment, while the variation display at the time of a small hit in one special symbol, even if the game ball wins the starting winning opening for the other special symbol, among the internal lottery for the other special symbol The big hit lottery and the small hit lottery are not executed. Then, when the small hit game with one special symbol is started, the measurement of the variation time of the other special symbol is temporarily stopped, and after that the measurement of the variation time of the other special symbol is resumed after the small hit game is finished. It

[(C) in FIG. 32: Example of skip function operation]
The state of each special symbol at the time t0 indicates that the first special symbol is in a variation waiting state, and the second special symbol is in a variation display at the time of falling.

Then, at the time t1, the internal lottery related to the first special symbol is executed, triggered by the game ball winning the starting winning opening corresponding to the first special symbol, and the first special symbol based on the result of the internal lottery. The variable display is started on the display device 34. Here, since the second special symbol is being changed and displayed at the time of deviation, the big hit lottery is first executed in the internal lottery related to the first special symbol, and the small hit lottery is performed when it does not correspond to the big hit. That is, the first special symbol indicates that the jackpot lottery can be executed. Therefore, the result of the internal lottery corresponds to a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. In the illustrated example, the big hit is selected as a result of the internal lottery related to the first special symbol, the variation time regarding the first special symbol is set between t1 and t2, and the variation display is set to end at time t2. There is. Specifically, the time from time t1 to t2 is set in the variation timer for the first special symbol. The fluctuation timer represents the time during which the fluctuation display can be executed. The fluctuation timer is subtracted from the fluctuation timer by the time when the fluctuation display is executed, and the fluctuation display ends when the fluctuation timer reaches zero.

Next, at time t2, since the variation timer for the first special symbol has become 0, the variation display for the first special symbol ends, and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to the big hit. The result of the internal lottery related to the stopped and displayed first special symbol is a big hit, and since the variable display regarding the second special symbol is being executed, the skip function operates. Then, by the operation of this skip function, the variable display at the time of a deviation regarding the second special symbol is terminated (forced termination means). Specifically, the variable timer for the second special symbol is replaced with 0. Therefore, the set fluctuation time is skipped.

It should be noted that the variable display at the time of departure regarding the skipped second special symbol is not executed again unlike the operation example of (B) in FIG. 32. In addition, the variable display effect by the effect symbol at the time of the deviation of the second special symbol on the liquid crystal display 42 is similarly skipped, and is ended at the same time as the time t2.

As described above, in the present embodiment, during the variation display at the time of deviation in one special symbol, when the game ball wins the starting winning opening for the other special symbol, the jackpot lottery is executed in the internal lottery for the other special symbol. To be done. That is, when one of the special symbols is not in the variable display at the time of the big hit or the small hit, it means that the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery is possible for the other special symbol. For example, as described above, when the game balls are won in the starting winning opening corresponding to the first special symbol when the second special symbol is being displayed in a variation state or when the second special symbol is in a change waiting state, the first special symbol Of the internal lottery related to the special symbol, the big hit lottery is first executed, and then the small hit lottery is executed. Also, during the variation display at the time of one special symbol (second special symbol) out of sync, when the variation display at the time of big hit for the other special symbol (first special symbol) is started and ended after the variation time, one of the The variable display of the special symbol (second special symbol) will be skipped, and the variable display can be forcibly ended.

[Processing during special symbol stop display]
Next, FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the special symbol stop displaying process (step S4000 in FIG. 14 or step S4900 in FIG. 15). Hereinafter, each procedure will be described. The contents of the special symbol stop display process described below can also be common in the first special symbol game process and the second special symbol game process. That is, when the following procedure is applied to the first special symbol game process, the control target is the first special symbol, and when the second special symbol game process is applied, the control target is the second special symbol.

Step S4100: The main control CPU72 subtracts the value of the stop symbol display timer for the special symbol to be controlled (decrements only for the interrupt period).

Step S4200: Then, the main control CPU72 determines whether or not the stop display time has ended based on the value of the stop symbol display timer subtracted this time. Specifically, if the value of the stop symbol display timer is not 0 or less, the main control CPU72 determines that the stop display time has not ended yet (No). In this case, the main control CPU72 returns to the special symbol game process, and also jumps from the execution selection process (step S1000c in FIG. 14 or step S1900b in FIG. 15) in the next interrupt cycle to process during the special symbol stop display. Is repeatedly executed.

On the other hand, if the value of the stop symbol display timer is 0 or less, the main control CPU72 determines that the stop display time has ended (Yes). In this case, the main control CPU72 next executes step S4250.

Step S4250: The main control CPU72 generates a symbol stop command and a stop display time end command. The symbol stop command and the stop display time end command are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. Further, the main control CPU72 erases the symbol in-progress flag here. The "stop display time end command" is a command indicating that the stop display time of the special symbol has ended (elapsed).

Step S4300: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the value (01H) of the small hit flag is set.

Step S4603: When it is confirmed that the value of the small hit flag (01H) is set (step S4300: Yes), the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the other special symbol is being variably displayed. To do. This confirmation process is to confirm whether or not it is necessary to activate the variable time measurement pause function for the other special symbol with the end of the variable display at the time of the small hit of the target special symbol. To be executed.

Then, when it is confirmed that the other special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (Yes), the main control CPU72 determines in step S4604a that it is necessary to activate the variable time measurement temporary stop function for the other special symbol. And step S4604b is performed. On the other hand, when it is not possible to confirm that the other special symbol is being variably displayed (No), the other special symbol is not variably displayed and it is not necessary to operate the variable time measurement temporary stop function, and the main control CPU 72 Executes step S4605.

Step S4604a: The main control CPU72 executes the process of activating the variable time measurement temporary stop function for the other special symbol, that is, the process of saving the variation information of the other special symbol. Specifically, the main control CPU72, in order to temporarily stop the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol, the value of the current variation timer (the value of the remaining variation time) and the information of the stop symbol in the RAM76. Execute the process of saving.

Step S4604b: The main control CPU72 executes the process of turning on the variation time measurement pause flag stored in the RAM76 (variation time measurement pause means). As a result, the measurement of the fluctuation time is suspended.

Step S4605: The main control CPU72 sets the address of the variable winning device management processing at the time of small hit as the jump destination address of the jump table.

Step S4606: Then, the main control CPU72 sets the "small hit start (during small hit game)" as an internal state flag on the control for the special symbol to be controlled. In addition, the main control CPU72 generates a state command indicating that the small hit game is in progress for the special symbol to be controlled. The state command indicating that the small hit game is being performed is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

Step S4600: Next, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the value (01H) of the big hit flag is set. When the value of the big hit flag (01H) is set (Yes), the main control CPU72 next executes step S4350.

[At the time of winning]
Step S4350: The main control CPU72 sets the jump destination of the jump table for the special symbol to be controlled to "the big winning time variable winning device management process". The main control CPU 72 executes processing for setting various functions to non-operation in this processing. Specifically, the probability variation function is deactivated and the variation time reduction function is deactivated. As a result, before the special game (major role) is started, the low probability non-time reduction state is entered.

Step S4400: Then, the main control CPU72 sets "start big job (big hit game)" as an internal state flag on the control. Further, the main control CPU72 sets the value of the continuous operation number status according to the type of big hit symbol. For example, when the type of big hit symbol is "16 round symbol", the value corresponding to "16 round" is set in the continuous operation number status. If the type of jackpot symbol is "9 round symbol 1" or "9 round symbol 2", a value representing "9 round" is set in the continuous operation number status. In addition, the main control CPU72 generates a state command representing the big hit during the special symbol to be controlled. The state command representing the big hit is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process described above.

Step S4500: Then, the main control CPU72 generates a continuous operation number command. The continuous operation number command can be generated based on the type of the big hit symbol (stop symbol number) determined in the previous big hit stop symbol determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 17). For example, when the type of big hit symbol is "16 round symbol", the continuous operation number command is generated as a value indicating "16 round". Further, when the kind of the big hit symbol is "9 round symbol 1" or "9 round symbol 2", the continuous operation number command is generated as a value indicating "9 round". The generated continuous operation number command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. When the above procedure is completed at the time of a big hit, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process.

[When not elected]
On the other hand, in the case of non-winning, the following procedure is executed.
That is, if the main control CPU72 determines in step S4300 that the value of the small hit flag (01H) is not set (No), then it executes step S4600.
If the value of the big hit flag (01H) is not set and it is simply a deviation (No), the main control CPU72 next executes step S4602.

Step S4602: The main control CPU72 sets the address of the special symbol variation preprocessing as the jump destination address of the jump table.

Step S4610: When the process of step S4602 or step S4606 is finished, the main control CPU72 next loads the external information counter value. The external information counter value is stored in the RAM 76, and the same value as the number-of-times cutting counter value is set at the end of the big hit game. The "external information counter value" is set in the external information probability change count area and external information time saving count area of the RAM 76 in the "high probability state" and the "time reduction state", respectively. For example, when the frequency cut counter for the time reduction state is set to “0” and the frequency cut counter for the high probability state is set to “100”, the external information counter value related to the time reduction state is set to “0”. , The external information counter value for the high probability state is set to "100".

Step S4620: The main control CPU72 confirms whether the loaded counter value is 0 or not. At this time, if the external information counter value is already 0 (Yes), the main control CPU72 returns to the special symbol game process. On the other hand, when the external information counter value is not 0 (No), the main control CPU72 next executes step S4630.

Step S4630: The main control CPU72 decrements (decrements by 1) the external information counter value.
Step S4640: Then, the main control CPU72 determines whether or not the subtraction result is 0. When the value of the external information counter value is 0 as a result of the subtraction (Yes), the main control CPU72 executes step S4650. On the other hand, if the value of the external information counter value is not 0 (No), the special symbol game process is returned to.

Step S4650: Here, the main control CPU72 executes a process of resetting the external information status flag (special flag). The process of resetting the state flag for external information is executed when the high-probability non-time shortened state (so-called latent state during the firework rush) ends, that is, when the counter value for external information related to the time shortened state is originally 0. Yes, and only when the external information counter value for the high probability state changes from 1 to 0. In other states (low-probability non-time reduction state, low-probability time reduction state, high-probability time reduction state), since the value of the external information state flag is originally 0, the external information state flag is reset. Although it is not necessary to execute the processing, the reset processing may be executed to make the control processing common.

That is, the main control CPU72, in the state that "1 (positive value)" is set in the variation time reduction function operation flag of the special symbol, "0 (negative value)" in the variation time reduction function operation flag of the special symbol. When the end situation to set (when the final fluctuation in the fireworks rush is stopped), at the time of the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, "0 (negative value) to the state flag for external information The value of “” is set (stop display flag content updating means).
After finishing the above procedure, the special symbol game process (FIG. 14 or 15) is returned to.

[Display output management process]
Next, FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 9) executed in the interrupt management process. The display output management process includes a special symbol display setting process (step S1200), a normal symbol display setting process (step S1210), a state display setting process (step S1220), an operation memory display setting process (step S1230), and a continuous operation frequency display setting. This is a configuration including a subroutine group of processing (step S1240).

Of these, the special symbol display setting process (step S1200) and the normal symbol display setting process (step S1210), the working memory display setting process (step S1230), as described above, the first special symbol display device 34, the second Special symbol display device 35, normal symbol display device 33, normal symbol working memory lamp 33a, first special symbol working memory lamp 34a and a drive signal to be applied to each LED of the second special symbol working memory lamp 35a is generated and output. It is a process to do.

The state display setting process (step S1220) and the continuous operation number display setting process (step S1240) are processes for generating and outputting a drive signal to be applied to each LED of the game state display device 38. First, in the state display setting process, the main control CPU72 controls the lighting of the probability variation state display lamp 38d and the time saving state display lamp 38e, respectively, according to the value of the probability variation function operation flag or the variation time reduction function operation flag of the normal symbol. .. For example, when the probability variation function operation flag is set to a value (01H) when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the LED corresponding to the probability variation state display lamp 38d. The probability variation state display lamp 38d continues to be lit until the big hit game regarding the special symbol is started, or until the probability variation function is turned off after the variation display of the special symbol is performed a prescribed number of times, and then non- The display can be switched (turned off). On the other hand, if the value (01H) is set in the variable time reduction function operation flag of the normal symbol, the main control CPU 72 turns on the LED corresponding to the time saving state display lamp 38e regardless of whether the power is turned on or not. A lighting signal is output in response. Further, the main control CPU72 controls the lighting of the firing position designation lamp 38f according to the special game management status. For example, when the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 is activated by the big hit game or the small hit game, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the LED corresponding to the firing position designation lamp 38f. .. Further, if the value (01H) is set in the variable time shortening function operation flag of the normal symbol, the main control CPU 72 controls the LED corresponding to the firing position designation lamp 38f in addition to the time saving state display lamp 38e. Also outputs a lighting signal. In addition, when shifting to the "time reduction state" after the big hit game, the firing position designation lamp 38f lights up from the start of the big hit game until the "time reduction state" ends, and does not turn on when the "time reduction state" ends ( OFF).

Further, the main control CPU72 controls the turning on of the big hit type display lamps 38a, 38b in the continuous operation number display setting process. Specifically, the main control CPU72 outputs a lighting signal to either one of the big hit type display lamps 38a and 38b based on the value of the continuous operation number status. At this time, the target of outputting the lighting signal is one of the display lamps 38a, 38b corresponding to the big hit symbol designated by the value of the continuous operation number status. For example, if the value of the continuous operation number status specifies "16 rounds", the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the lamp 38b representing "16 rounds (16R)". Further, if the value of the continuous operation number status specifies "9 rounds", the main control CPU72 outputs a lighting signal to the lamp 38a representing "9 rounds (9R)".

[Variable winning device management processing during big hits]
Next, the details of the variable winning device management processing at the time of big hit will be described. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of the variable winning device management processing at the time of big hit. Big winning variable winning device management processing, big hit game process selection processing (step S5100), big winning big winning opening pattern setting processing (step S5200), big hit big winning opening and closing operation processing (step S5300), big winning big This is a configuration including a subroutine group of a winning opening closing process (step S5400) and a big hit end process (step S5500).

Step S5100: In the big hit game process selection process, the main control CPU72 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (one of steps S5200 to S5500). That is, the main control CPU72 selects the program address of the process to be executed next from the jump table as the address of the jump destination, and sets the end of the jackpot variable winning device management process as the return address in the stack pointer. Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the process performed so far. For example, if the operation (opening/closing operation) of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 has not been started yet, the main control CPU 72 will set the big winning opening big winning opening pattern as the next jump destination. (Step S5200) is selected. On the other hand, if the jackpot special winning opening opening pattern setting process has already been completed, the main control CPU72 selects the jackpot special winning opening/closing operation process (step S5300) as the next jump destination, and the jackpot large winning opening/closing operation. If the operation processing has been completed, the big winning opening special winning opening closing processing (step S5400) is selected as the next jump destination. Further, when the big hit big winning opening opening/closing processing and the big winning big winning opening closing processing are repeatedly executed over the set number of continuous operations (round number), the main control CPU 72 determines the big hit ending processing as the next jump destination ( Step S5500) is selected. Hereinafter, each processing will be described in more detail.

[Prize winning opening pattern setting process at the time of big hit]
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of a big winning opening opening pattern setting process at the time of big hit. This process is for setting conditions such as the number of times the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 is opened/closed and the time of each opening during a big hit. Hereinafter, each procedure will be described.

Step S5204: the main control CPU72 executes a symbol-specific open pattern selection process. In this processing, the main control CPU72 determines the opening pattern of the special winning opening (the number of times of opening in each round and the time of each opening), the interval time between rounds, the number of counts in one round (maximum) in accordance with the winning symbol applicable this time. The number of winnings) and the operation pattern of the probability variation area solenoid 99 are selected. The opening pattern of the special winning opening for each winning symbol, the operation pattern of the solenoid 99 for the probability variation area, and the interval time between rounds are as described in the operation pattern of the variable winning device during the big hit shown in FIG. Note that the number of counts (maximum number of winnings) in one round is basically about 10, but winnings rarely occur during opening for an extremely short time (about 0.1 seconds) (impossible). Not very difficult).

Step S5206: The main control CPU72 sets the number of execution rounds in this big hit game based on the big hit winning symbol selected in the previous big hit stop symbol determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 17). Specifically, if the large classification "16 round symbol" is selected as the winning symbol, the main control CPU72 sets the number of execution rounds to 16. Further, if "9 round symbol 1" or "9 round symbol 2" is selected as the winning symbol, the main control CPU72 sets the number of execution rounds to 9. The number of execution rounds set here is stored in the buffer area of the RAM 76, for example, as a corresponding value on the program (“8” for 9 times, “15” for 16 times).

Step S5208: Next, the main control CPU72, on the basis of the special winning opening opening pattern and the operation pattern of the probability variation area solenoid 99 set in the previous step S5204, the jackpot open timer and the probability variation area timer (count the opening time of the probability variation area). Timer). The value of the timer set here is the opening time of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31, or the opening time of the probability variation area. In addition, if a time of about 20.0 to 29.0 seconds is set as the value of the big hit opening timer and the probability variation area timer, the opening time will be the time of entering the big winning opening or the probability variation during one opening. It is a sufficient time for the passage of the area to occur easily (for example, the time for which 10 or more game balls are fired by the firing control board set 174, preferably 6 seconds or more). On the other hand, if 0.1 seconds is set as the value of the big hit open timer and the probability variation area timer, the opening time is not impossible to enter the big winning opening or pass the probability variation area during one opening. In both cases, it is a short time that hardly occurs (becomes difficult) (for example, a time shorter than 1 second, preferably a time shorter than the interval between the game balls shot by the launch control board set 174).

Step S5210: Then, the main control CPU72, based on the special winning opening opening pattern and the operation pattern of the probability variation area solenoid 99 set in the previous step S5204, the big hit interval timer and the probability variation area interval timer (probability variation area temporarily. Set the timer that counts the waiting time for closing). The value of the timer set here becomes the waiting time between the rounds during the big hit or the temporary closing time of the probability variation area.

Step S5212: When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU72 sets the next jump destination to the special winning opening/opening operation process at the time of big hit, and returns to the variable winning device management process at big hit (FIG. 35).

[Big winning opening opening/closing operation processing]
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the special winning opening opening/closing operation process during a big hit. This process is for controlling the opening/closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 at the time of a big hit. The procedure will be described below.

Step S5301: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the special winning opening interval timer is counting down. Specifically, it is possible to check whether or not the special winning opening interval timer is counting down by checking whether or not the special winning opening interval timer set in step S5314 below is already in operation. it can.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the special winning opening interval timer is counting down (Yes), the main control CPU72 executes step S5314. On the other hand, when it cannot be confirmed that the special winning opening interval timer is counting down (No), the main control CPU72 executes step S5302.

Step S5302: The main control CPU72 opens the first big winning opening 30a or the second big winning opening 31a. Specifically, based on the operation pattern of the variable winning device during the big hit shown in FIG. 16, the drive signal to be applied to the first special winning opening solenoid 90 or the second special winning opening solenoid 97 is output. As a result, the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 operates to shift from the closed state to the open state.

Step S5303: Next, the main control CPU72 executes a release timer countdown process. In this process, the countdown of the opening timer set in the previous big winning opening special winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5208 in FIG. 36) is executed.

Step S5303a: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the probability variation area interval timer is counting down. Specifically, it is possible to confirm whether or not the probability variation region interval timer is counting down by confirming whether or not the probability variation region interval timer set in step S5314 described later is already operating.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the probability variation area interval timer is counting down (Yes), the main control CPU72 executes step S5314. On the other hand, when it cannot be confirmed that the probability variation region interval timer is counting down (No), the main control CPU72 executes step S5304.

Step S5304: the main control CPU72 executes the probability variation area opening processing. Specifically, a drive signal to be applied to the probability variation area solenoid 99 is output based on the operation pattern of the variable winning device during the big hit shown in FIG. As a result, the probability variation area vane member 31d is opened, and the game ball can be guided to the probability variation area arranged inside the second variable winning device 31.

Step S5305: Next, the main control CPU72 executes the probability variation area timer countdown processing. In this processing, the probability variation area timer countdown set in the big winning opening special winning opening opening pattern setting processing (step S5208 in FIG. 36) is executed.

Step S5306: Subsequently, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the special winning opening opening time has ended. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the open timer after the countdown process is 0 or less, and if the value of the open timer is not 0 or less (No), the main control CPU72 then proceeds to step S5307a. To execute.

Step S5307a: Subsequently, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the probability variation area opening time has ended. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the probability variation region timer after the countdown process is 0 or less, and if the value of the open timer is not 0 or less (No), the main control CPU72 executes step S5308. Execute.

On the other hand, when the value of the probability variation region timer is 0 or less (Yes), the main control CPU72 executes step S5307b.

Step S5307b: Probability variation area closing processing is executed. Specifically, the process of stopping the output of the drive signal applied to the probability variation area solenoid 99 is executed. As a result, the probability variation area vane member 31d is closed, and the game ball cannot be guided to the probability variation area arranged inside the second variable winning device 31.

Step S5308: The main control CPU72 executes a winning ball number counting process. In this process, the number of game balls that have won the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 (the first big winning opening 30a or the second big winning opening 31a being opened) within the opening time is counted. Specifically, the main control CPU72 increments the value of the count number based on the winning detection signal input from the first count switch 84 or the second count switch 85 within the opening time.

Step S5310: Next, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the current count number is less than a predetermined number (10). This predetermined number defines the upper limit of the number of winning balls (upper limit of the number of prize balls) allowed per opening (one round during the big hit) as described above. If the counted number has not reached the predetermined number (Yes), the main control CPU72 returns to the jackpot variable winning device management process (FIG. 35). Then, when the big winning variable winning device management processing is executed next time, since the jump destination is set to the big winning opening opening/closing operation processing at the present stage, the main control CPU72 executes the procedure of the above steps S5301 to S5310. Execute repeatedly.

When it is determined in step S5306 that the special winning opening time has ended (Yes), or when it is confirmed in step S5310 that the number of counts has reached the predetermined number (No), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S5312. Execute.

Step S5312: The main control CPU72 closes the first special winning opening 30a or the second special winning opening 31a. Specifically, the output of the drive signal applied to the first special winning opening solenoid 90 or the second special winning opening solenoid 97 is stopped. As a result, the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 shifts from the open state to the closed state.

Step S5313: The main control CPU72 executes a probability variation region closing process. Specifically, the process of stopping the output of the drive signal applied to the probability variation area solenoid 99 is executed. As a result, the probability variation area vane member 31d is closed, and the game ball cannot be guided to the probability variation area arranged inside the second variable winning device 31.

Step S5314: Next, the main control CPU72 executes an interval timer countdown process. In this processing, the main control CPU72 executes the countdown of the special winning opening interval timer and the probability variation area interval timer set in the above-described big winning opening special opening opening pattern setting processing (step S5210 in FIG. 36).

Step S5315: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the special winning opening interval time has ended. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the special winning opening interval timer after the countdown process is 0 or less, and if the value of the special winning opening interval timer is not equal to or less than 0 (No), the main control The CPU 72 returns to the end address of the variable winning device management processing (FIG. 35) at the time of big hit. When the big hit big winning opening opening/closing operation process is executed in the next call, the process jumps from step S5301 to directly execute step S5314. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the value of the special winning opening interval timer after the countdown processing has become 0 or less (Yes), the main control CPU72 executes step S5318.

Step S5318: The main control CPU72 increments the value of the opening number counter. The value of the opening counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76 with an initial value of 0, for example.

Step S5320: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the value of the release number counter after increment has reached the number set in the current round. Here, the reason why the "number of times set in the current round" is determined is, for example, "to open the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 a plurality of times in one round during a big hit". This is to correspond to the opening pattern. In addition, in the present embodiment, for example, such an open pattern is adopted in the sixth round in the case of corresponding to either “9 round symbol 1” or “9 round symbol 2”, but from the first round to 5 Up to the round, the “number of times set in the current round” is set to once in each round. Therefore, since the counter value reaches the set number of times in one opening/closing operation in the first round to the fifth round in the case of corresponding to either “9 round symbol 1” or “9 round symbol 2” (Yes), The main control CPU72 will then proceed to step S5322.

On the other hand, in the sixth round when either the “9 round pattern 1” or the “9 round pattern 2” is applied, a pattern in which opening and closing operations are repeated a plurality of times within one round is adopted, so that one opening is performed. At the end, the counter value has not reached the set number of times (No). In this case, when the main control CPU72 returns to the big winning variable winning a prize device management processing, the jump destination is set to the big winning opening opening/closing operation processing at the present stage, so the above steps S5301 to S5320 are performed. Execute repeatedly. As a result, in step S5318, the increment of the opening number counter proceeds, and when the counter value reaches the set number (Yes), the main control CPU72 proceeds to step S5322.

Step S5322: The main control CPU72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening big winning opening closing processing, and returns to the big winning variable winning a prize device managing processing (FIG. 35). Then, when the jackpot variable winning device management processing is executed next, the main control CPU72 next executes the jackpot winning opening closing processing.

[Large winning prize closing process at the time of big hit]
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of a big winning opening closing process at the time of big hit. The big winning opening closing process at the time of big hit is for continuing the operation of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31, or for ending the operation thereof. The procedure will be described below.

Step S5402: The main control CPU72 increments the round number counter. As a result, for example, the value of the round number counter becomes "1" when the first round ends and the second round is reached.

Step S5404: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the value of the incremented round number counter has reached the set execution round number. Specifically, the main control CPU72 refers to the value (1 to 15) of the incremented round number counter, and if the value is less than the set number of execution rounds (1 to 15 after subtraction) (No). Then, step S5405 is executed.

Step S5405: The main control CPU72 generates a round number command from the current value of the round number counter. This command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output processing as described above. The production control device 124 can confirm the current round number based on the received round number command.

Step S5406: The main control CPU72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening opening/closing operation process at the time of big hit.

Step S5408: Then, the main control CPU72 resets the winning ball number counter, and returns to the jackpot variable winning device management process (FIG. 35).

When the main control CPU72 next executes the big hit time variable winning device management processing, the main control CPU72 in the big hit game process selection processing (step S5100 in FIG. 35), the big jump time big winning opening opening/closing processing which is the next jump destination. To execute. After executing the big winning opening big winning opening opening/closing operation processing, the main control CPU72 executes the big winning opening big winning opening closing processing again, and then executes the big winning opening big winning opening closing processing, and executes the above steps S5402 to S5408. Execute repeatedly. As a result, the opening/closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 is continuously executed until the actual number of rounds reaches the set number of execution rounds (9 times or 16 times).

When the actual number of rounds has reached the set number of execution rounds (step S5404: Yes), the main control CPU72 then executes step S5410.

Step S5410, Step S5412: In this case, the main control CPU72 resets the round number counter (=0), and sets the next jump destination to the jackpot end processing.

Step S5408: Then, the main control CPU72 resets the winning ball number counter, and returns to the jackpot variable winning device management process (FIG. 35). As a result, when the main control CPU72 next executes the big winning time variable winning device management processing, this time the big winning time ending processing is selected.

[End processing at the time of big hit]
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the big hit end processing. This big hit end processing is for adjusting the conditions for ending the operation of the first variable winning device 30 or the second variable winning device 31 during the big hit. Hereinafter, description will be given along with a procedure example.

Step S5501: The main control CPU72 executes the big hit end time timer countdown processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets an initial value in the jackpot end time timer, and then counts down the timer (every time the module is called) with the lapse of time.

Step S5502: Next, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the end time at the time of big hit has passed. Specifically, if the value of the jackpot end time timer is not yet 0, the main control CPU72 determines that the jackpot end time has not elapsed (No). In this case, the main control CPU72 terminates this module and returns to the jackpot variable winning device management processing (FIG. 35).

After that, when the value of the jackpot end time timer becomes 0 with the passage of time, the main control CPU72 determines that the jackpot end time has passed (Yes), and executes step S5503 and thereafter.

Step S5503, Step S5504: The main control CPU72 resets the big hit flag (00H). As a result, the jackpot gaming state ends on the control processing of the main control CPU72. Further, the main control CPU72 erases "big hit" from the internal state flag here, and declares the end of the major role as the internal state in the control processing. The main control CPU 72 resets the value of the continuous operation number status.

Step S5506: Next, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the value (01H) of the probability variation function operation flag is set. This flag is set in the previous switch input event process (step S28 in FIG. 10).

Step S5508: When the value of the probability variation function operation flag is set (step S5506: Yes), the main control CPU72 sets the probability variation frequency (for example, 100 times). The value of the set number of times of probability variation is stored in, for example, the probability variation counter area of the RAM 76 and becomes the above-described number-of-times cut counter value. The number of times of probability change set here is the upper limit of the number of times a special symbol is changed (internal lottery) in a high probability state in subsequent games. In the present embodiment, since a substantial upper limit is set for the high-probability state, the high-probability state may return to the low-probability state without obtaining a winning result (so-called multiple-cut probability change). If the value of the probability variation function operation flag is not set (step S5506: No), the main control CPU72 does not execute step S5508.

Step S5510: Next, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the value (01H) of the variation time reduction function operation flag of the normal symbol is set. This flag is set in the big hit time and other setting processing (step S2414 in FIG. 17) during the previous special symbol variation preprocessing.

Step S5512: Then, when the value of the variable time reduction function operation flag of the normal symbol is set (step S5510: Yes), the main control CPU72 sets the number of time reduction (for example, 0 times or 100 times). Here, which of the time saving times is set depends on the value of the probability variation function operation flag. That is, the main control CPU72 sets 0 times as the number of time reductions if the value of the probability variation function operation flag is set (high probability non-time reduction state transition means, advantageous game state transition means), and the probability variation function operation flag. If the value of is not set, 100 is set as the number of time reductions (low probability time reduction state transition means, advantageous game state transition means). The value of the set number of time reductions is stored in the time reduction count area of the RAM 76 as described above. The number of times of time reduction set here is the upper limit number of times for shortening the variation time of the special symbol in the subsequent games. If the value of the variation time reduction function operation flag of the normal symbol is not set (step S5510: No), the main control CPU72 does not execute step S5512.

Step S5514: Then, the main control CPU72 generates a state designation command based on various flags. Specifically, with the reset of the big hit flag or the end of the big role, a state designation command representing "normal" is generated as the game state. Also, if the probability variation function operation flag is set, a state designation command representing "high probability medium" is generated as the internal state, and if the variation time reduction function operation flag of the normal symbol is set, it is determined as the internal state. A state designation command indicating "time reduction" is generated. These state designation commands are transmitted to the performance control device 124 in the performance control output processing.

Step S5514a: The main control CPU72 executes the process of setting the variation time reduction function operation flag of the special symbol (variation time reduction function setting means, variation time reduction function operation flag setting means). Specifically, the main control CPU72, if the value of the probability variation flag operation flag is "1", the value of the variation time reduction function operation flag of the normal symbol is "0", that is, high probability non-time reduction When shifting to the state, the process of setting the variation time reduction function operation flag of the special symbol to ON (“1”) is executed, and when transitioning to other states, the variation time reduction function operation flag of the special symbol is turned off. The process for setting (“0”) is executed. In addition, when the variation time reduction function operation flag of the special symbol is set to ON, the variation time reduction function operation flag of the special symbol is also set to ON at the timing when the probability variation function operation flag is changed from ON to OFF. ..

That is, the main control CPU72, in the state that "1 (positive value)" is set in the variation time reduction function operation flag of the special symbol, "0 (negative value)" in the variation time reduction function operation flag of the special symbol. If the end situation to set (when the final fluctuation in the fireworks rush is started), at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the variable time shortening function operation flag of the special symbol "0 ( Negative value)" (variation start time flag content updating means).

Step S5515: the main control CPU72 executes a state flag setting process for external information. The external information status flag is stored in the RAM 76. The main control CPU72, if the value of the probability fluctuation flag operation flag is "1", the value of the fluctuation time shortening function operation flag of the normal symbol is "0", that is, when transitioning to a high probability non-time shortened state That is, if the variable time reduction function operation flag of the special symbol is ON, set the external information status flag to "1", otherwise, set the external information status flag to "0" ..

By executing this process, the main control CPU72, when the value of the variation time shortening function operation flag of the special symbol is set, the same value as the value of the variation time shortening function operation flag of the special symbol external information state A flag (special flag) can be set (special flag setting means).

Step S5516: After going through the above procedure, the main control CPU72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening opening pattern setting process.

Step S5518: Then, the main control CPU72 sets the jump destination in the execution selection process (step S1000c in FIG. 14, step S1900b in FIG. 15) in the special symbol game process to the special symbol variation preprocess. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU72 returns to the jackpot variable winning device management processing (FIG. 35).

FIG. 40 is a list showing the internal state of the gaming machine.

The main control CPU72, based on the result at the time of winning obtained in the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, the number of times the variable display of the special symbol has been performed is a predetermined number of times (for example, a time limit or a limit number of probability changes). 100 times), or until the next winning after the winning obtained in the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery occurs, the first special symbol lottery normal game state (low probability non-time reduction State) Higher probability state (the first advantageous game state) setting that makes it easier to generate than the normal probability, and the winning probability obtained in the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is higher than in the normal game state. 2 advantageous game state) can be set (advantageous game state setting means).

For example, when neither the time saving state nor the high probability state is set, the normal state shown below is set, when setting only the time saving state the time saving state shown below is set, and when only the high probability state is set, the latency shown below is set. When both the short-time state and the high-probability state are set, the state becomes the probable variation state (irregular state) shown below.

[Normal state (low probability non-time shortened state)]
In FIG. 40A, the states of various functions in the normal state are displayed. Details of various functions are as follows.

[Special design]
Winning probability: Low probability Changing time reduction function: Not activated

[Ordinary pattern]
Winning probability: Low probability Fluctuating time reduction function: Inactive Open extension function: Inactive

[Time saving state (low probability time reduction state, easy winning state 1)]
In FIG. 40B, the states of various functions in the time saving state are displayed. Details of various functions are as follows.

[Special design]
Winning probability: Low probability Changing time reduction function: Not activated

[Ordinary pattern]
Winning probability: High probability Fluctuating time reduction function: activated Open extension function: activated

[Probably changed state (high probability time shortened state, easy winning state 2)]
In (C) of FIG. 40, the states of various functions in the probability change state are displayed. Details of various functions are as follows.

[Special design]
Winning probability: high probability, fluctuation time reduction function: inactive

[Ordinary pattern]
Winning probability: Low probability Changing time reduction function: Activated Extension function: Activated

[Hidden state (high probability non-time reduction state, easy winning state 2)]
In FIG. 40D, the states of various functions in the latent state are displayed. Details of various functions are as follows.

[Special design]
Winning probability: High probability Variable time reduction function: Activated

[Ordinary pattern]
Winning probability: Low probability Fluctuating time reduction function: Inactive Open extension function: Inactive

Then, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU72, when executing the external information status flag setting process in step S5515 of the jackpot end process (FIG. 39), pays attention to the variable time reduction function of the special symbol, Set the value of the information status flag. That is, when shifting to the "latent state" in which the special symbol variation time shortening function is activated, the external information state flag is set to "1", and the special symbol variation time shortening function is deactivated. When shifting to "state", "time saving state" or "probability variation state", "0" is set to the external information state flag.

[Variable winning device management processing during small hits]
Next, the details of the variable winning device management processing at the time of a small hit will be described. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of a variable winning device management processing at the time of a small hit. Variable winning a prize device management processing at the time of small hit, game process selection processing at the time of small hit (step S6100), large winning a prize opening opening pattern setting processing at the time of small hitting (step S6200), large winning a prize opening and closing operation processing at the time of small hit (step S6300) , A small winning big winning opening closing process (step S6400) and a small winning end process (step S6500).

Step S6100: In the small hit game process selection process, the main control CPU72 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (one of steps S6200 to S6500). That is, the main control CPU72 selects the program address of the process to be executed next from the jump table as the address of the jump destination, and also sets the end of the variable winning a prize winning device management process at the time of small hit as the return address in the stack pointer. .. Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the process performed so far. For example, when the operation (opening/closing operation) of the first variable winning device 30 has not been started yet, the main control CPU72 selects the small winning big winning opening pattern setting process (step S6200) as the next jump destination. To do. On the other hand, if the small winning big winning opening opening pattern setting process has already been completed, the main control CPU72 selects the small winning big winning opening opening/closing process (step S6300) as the next jump destination. If the winning opening/closing operation processing is completed, the small winning big winning opening closing processing (step S6400) is selected as the next jump destination. When the small winning big winning opening opening/closing processing and the small winning large winning opening closing processing are repeatedly executed over the set number of continuous operations, the main control CPU 72 determines the small hitting end processing (step) as the next jump destination. S6500) is selected. Hereinafter, each processing will be described in more detail.

[Prize winning opening pattern setting process for small hits]
FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of a big winning opening opening pattern setting process at the time of small hit. This process is for setting conditions such as the number of times the first variable winning device 30 is opened/closed and the time of each opening during a small hit. Hereinafter, each procedure will be described.

Step S6212: The main control CPU72 sets the "small hitting open pattern". In the case of the present embodiment, for the “small hitting opening pattern”, for example, the opening pattern of “0.1 second opening” is set for the first time and the second time, respectively. Since there is no concept of “round” for “small hit”, the “open pattern” is also expressed as “first open” or “second open”.

Step S6214: The main control CPU72 sets the number of times of opening the special winning opening to, for example, two times based on the special winning opening opening pattern set in the previous step S6212. The release count set here is stored in, for example, the buffer area of the RAM 76.

Step S6216: Next, the main control CPU72 sets a small hit time open timer. The value of the timer set here is the opening time per operation when activating the first variable winning device 30. In the present embodiment, as described above, the value of the small hit opening timer is set to 0.1 seconds, and such opening time is almost the time when a prize is won in the big winning opening during one opening. It does not (becomes difficult) for a short time (for example, a time shorter than 1 second, preferably a time shorter than the interval at which game balls are shot by the launcher unit).

Step S6218: The main control CPU72 sets the small hitting interval timer. The value of the timer set here is a waiting time for each opening/closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 a plurality of times during a small hit, and the timer value is set to, for example, about 2 seconds.

Step S6220: When the above procedure is finished, the main control CPU72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening opening/closing operation process at the time of small hit, and returns to the variable winning device management process at the time of small hit (FIG. 41). Then, the main control CPU72 executes a small winning big winning opening opening and closing operation process (step S6300).

[Large winning opening opening/closing operation processing for small hits]
FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of a big winning opening opening/closing operation process at the time of a small hit. This process is for controlling the opening/closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 at the time of a small hit. The procedure will be described below.

Step S6301: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the interval timer is counting down. Specifically, by checking whether or not the interval timer set in step S6314 below is already operating, it is possible to check whether or not the interval timer is counting down.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the interval timer is counting down (Yes), the main control CPU72 executes step S6314. On the other hand, when it is not possible to confirm that the interval timer is counting down (No), the main control CPU72 executes step S6302.

Step S6302: The main control CPU72 opens the first special winning opening 30a. Specifically, the drive signal applied to the first special winning opening solenoid 90 is output. As a result, the first variable winning device 30 operates to shift from the closed state to the open state.

Step S6304: Next, the main control CPU72 executes open timer countdown processing. In this process, the countdown of the opening timer set in the previous small winning big winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S6216 in FIG. 42) is executed.

Step S6306: Subsequently, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the opening time has expired. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the open timer after the countdown process is 0 or less, and if the value of the open timer is not 0 or less (No), the main control CPU72 then proceeds to step S6308. To execute.

Step S6308: The main control CPU72 executes the winning ball number counting process. In this process, the number of game balls that have won the first variable winning device 30 (the first big winning opening 30a being opened) within the opening time is counted. Specifically, the main control CPU72 increments the value of the count number based on the winning detection signal input from the first count switch 84 within the opening time.

Step S6310: Next, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the current count number is less than a predetermined number (10). This predetermined number defines the upper limit of the number of winning balls (upper limit of the number of prize balls) allowed per one opening (one opening at the time of a small hit) as described above. If the number of counts has not yet reached the predetermined number (Yes), the main control CPU72 returns to the small-winning variable winning device management process (FIG. 41). Then, when the small hitting variable winning device management processing is executed next, the jump destination is set to the small winning opening special winning opening/closing operation processing at this stage, so the main control CPU72 executes the above steps S6301 to S6310. Repeat the procedure.

When it is determined in step S6306 that the opening time has expired (Yes) or when it is confirmed in step S6310 that the count number has reached the predetermined number (No), the main control CPU72 next executes step S6312. Here, since the value of the release timer is set to a short time for the opening at the time of the small hit, the main control CPU72 normally performs the step before confirming that the count number has reached the predetermined number in step S6310. In most cases, it is determined in S6306 that the opening time has expired.

Step S6312: The main control CPU72 closes the first special winning opening 30a. Specifically, the output of the drive signal applied to the first special winning opening solenoid 90 is stopped. As a result, the first variable winning device 30 returns from the open state to the closed state.

Step S6314: Next, the main control CPU72 executes an interval timer countdown process. In this process, the main control CPU72 executes the countdown of the interval timer set in the above-mentioned small winning big winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S6218 in FIG. 42).

Step S6315: the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the interval time has ended. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the interval timer after the countdown process is 0 or less, and if the value of the interval timer is not 0 or less (No), the main control CPU 72 is variable during the small hit. It returns to the end address of the winning device management processing (FIG. 41). Then, when the small winning big winning opening opening/closing operation process is executed in the next call, the process jumps from the first step S6301 and directly executes step S6314. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the value of the interval timer after the countdown process has become 0 or less (Yes), the main control CPU72 executes step S6316.

Step S6316: The main control CPU72 sets the next jump destination to the small winning big winning opening closing process, and returns to the small winning variable winning device managing process (FIG. 41). Then, when the small winning combination variable winning device management processing is executed next, the main control CPU72 next executes the small winning combination large winning opening closing processing.

[Large winning opening closing process when small hit]
FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of a big winning opening closing process at the time of a small hit. This small winning big winning opening closing process is for continuing the operation of the first variable winning device 30 or for ending the operation thereof. The procedure will be described below.

Step S6412: The main control CPU72 increments the value of the opening number counter.

Step S6414: Next, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the value of the incremented release counter reaches the set release number. The number of times of opening is set in the previous big winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S6214 in FIG. 42). If the value of the opening counter does not reach the set opening number (No), the main control CPU72 executes step S6416.

Step S6416: The main control CPU72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening opening/closing operation process at the time of small hit.
Step S6430: Then, the main control CPU72 resets the winning ball number counter, and returns to the variable winning device management processing at the time of small hit (FIG. 41).

When the main control CPU72 next executes the variable winning device management process, the main control CPU72 in the small hit game process selection process (step S6100 in FIG. 41), the main jump CPU opening and closing operation process at the time of the next jump destination. To execute. Then, after executing the small winning big winning opening opening/closing operation process, the main control CPU 72 executes again the small winning big winning opening closing process until the actual opening number reaches the set opening number (two times). The opening/closing operation of the first variable winning device 30 is repeatedly executed.

When the actual number of times of opening at the time of small hit reaches the set number of times of opening (step S6414: Yes), the main control CPU72 then executes step S6418.

Steps S6418 and S6420: In this case, the main control CPU72 resets the opening number counter (=0), and sets the next jump destination to the small hitting end processing.

Step S6430: Then, the main control CPU72 resets the winning ball number counter, and returns to the variable winning device management processing at the time of small hit (FIG. 41). As a result, when the main control CPU72 next executes the variable winning device management processing, this time the small hitting end processing is selected.

[End processing for small hits]
FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the end processing at the time of small hit. This small hitting end process is for adjusting the conditions for ending the operation of the first variable winning device 30 during the small hit. Hereinafter, description will be given along with a procedure example.

Step S6502: The main control CPU72 executes a small hitting end time timer countdown process. In this processing, the main control CPU 72 sets an initial value in the small hit end time timer, and then counts down the timer (every time this module is called) with the lapse of time.

Step S6504: Next, the main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the small hitting end time has elapsed. Specifically, if the value of the small hitting end time timer is not yet 0, the main control CPU72 determines that the small hitting end time has not elapsed (No). In this case, the main control CPU72 terminates this module and returns to the small winning hit variable winning device management process (FIG. 41).

After that, when the value of the small hitting end time timer becomes 0 with the lapse of time, the main control CPU72 determines that the small hitting end time has elapsed (Yes), and executes step S6506 and subsequent steps.

Step S6506, Step S6508: The main control CPU72 resets the value of the small hit flag (00H), erases "in small hit game" from the internal state flag, and ends the small hit game. In the case of a small hit, since the internal condition device does not operate in particular, such a procedure is merely intended to clear the flag.

Step S6510: After going through the above procedure, the main control CPU72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening opening pattern setting process at the time of small hit.

Step S6512: Then, the main control CPU72 sets the jump destination in the execution selection process (step S1000c in FIG. 14, step S1900b in FIG. 15) in the special symbol game process to the special symbol variation preprocess. After finishing the above procedure, the main control CPU72 returns to the small winning variable winning device management process.

FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of external information processing. Hereinafter, description will be given along with a procedure example.

Step S6632: the main control CPU72 confirms whether the external information status flag is 1 or not.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the external information status flag is 1 (Yes), the main control CPU72 executes step S6634. On the other hand, when it is not possible to confirm that the external information status flag is 1 (No), the main control CPU72 does not execute step S6634.

Step S6634: The main control CPU72 executes a process of storing the big hit 2 (console signal) in the port output request buffer (special game state continuation information transmitting means). The big hit 2 (console signal) is a signal transmitted in the second gaming state (right hitting state). Thereby, the main control CPU72 can continue to send the big hit 2 to the external device (data lamp, hall computer, etc.).

Step S6636: The main control CPU72 confirms whether or not the game state is during the big hit game or the small hit game of the specific condition. Here, "during a big hit game or a small hit game of a specific condition" means that all the big hits of the first special symbol other than the fireworks rush (for example, a low probability non-time shortening state) and the fireworks rush (high Probability non-time reduction state) all big hits of the first special symbol, and all big hits and small hits of the second special symbol in the fireworks rush fall. That is, all big hits and small hits of the second special symbol other than during the firework rush (for example, during the low probability non-time shortened state) are excluded from the specific condition.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the gaming state is the big hit game or the small hit game of the specific condition (Yes), the main control CPU72 executes step S6638. On the other hand, when it cannot be confirmed that the game state is during the big hit game or the small hit game of the specific condition (No), the main control CPU72 does not execute step S6638.

Step S6638: The main control CPU72 executes the process of storing the big hit 2 in the port output request buffer (special game state continuation information transmitting means). Thereby, the main control CPU72 can continue to send the big hit 2 to the external device (data lamp, hall computer, etc.).

In this way, by executing the processing of step S6634 and step S6638, the main control CPU72, in the second gaming state in which the game progresses using the right-handed area, the external device (data lamp, hall computer, etc.) A big hit 2 indicating that the right-handed game (special game state) is continuing can be transmitted to (special game state continuation information transmitting means).

Step S6636: The main control CPU72 executes other external information output processing. In this process, the main control CPU72, if necessary, other external information signals (such as prize ball information, door opening information, symbol determination frequency information 1 and 2, big hit information, starting opening information) in the port output request buffer. Execute the process to store.
When the above process is completed, the main control CPU72 returns to the interrupt management process (FIG. 9).

FIG. 47 is a timing chart showing a temporal change in the opening pattern of the special winning opening for each winning symbol and the effect contents. Hereinafter, description will be made in chronological order.

[9 round design 1 win]
In FIG. 47(A): From the first round to the fifth round, the first special winning opening solenoid 90 is alternately turned on and off five times, and the first variable winning device 30 is opened and closed five times. repeat. From the 1st round to the 5th round, it is long open (29 seconds open). In the sixth round, ON and OFF of the first big winning opening solenoid 90 are repeated four times in a short period during the round, and the first variable winning device 30 repeats opening and closing four times. The sixth round is a short release (0.1 second release 4 times).

47B: From the seventh round to the ninth round, ON and OFF of the second special winning opening solenoid 97 are repeated three times in a short period of time, and the second variable winning a prize device 31 opens and closes 3 times. Repeat times. From the seventh round to the ninth round, it is a short open (0.1 second open).

47(C): As the effect contents, the battle effect is executed in the first round to the fifth round, the defeat effect is executed in the sixth round, and the defeat effect is continued in the seventh round to the ninth round. ..

[9 round design 2 win]
In FIG. 47 (D): From the first round to the fifth round, the first special winning opening solenoid 90 is alternately turned on and off five times, and the first variable winning device 30 is opened and closed five times. repeat. From the 1st round to the 5th round, it is long open (29 seconds open). In the sixth round, ON and OFF of the first big winning opening solenoid 90 are repeated four times in a short period during the round, and the first variable winning device 30 repeats opening and closing four times. The sixth round is a short release (0.1 second release 4 times).

47(E): In the seventh round, the second special winning opening solenoid 97 is turned on and off once, and the second variable winning device 31 opens and closes once. The seventh round is a long release (29 seconds open). In the eighth and ninth rounds, ON and OFF of the second special winning opening solenoid 97 are repeated twice in a short period of time, and the second variable winning device 31 repeats opening and closing twice. The eighth round and the ninth round are short open (open for 0.1 seconds).

In FIG. 47 (F): As the effect contents, the battle effect is executed in the first round to the fifth round, the victory effect is executed in the sixth round, and the V winning related effect is executed in the seventh round to the ninth round. To be done. In the V-winning-related effect, when the game ball passes through the probability variation area, an effect of transmitting to the player that the V winning has occurred is executed, and when the game ball does not pass through the probability variation area, V An effect for transmitting to the player that no winning has occurred is executed.

[9 round design 2 win]
In FIG. 47 (G): From the first round to the sixth round, the first special winning opening solenoid 90 is alternately turned on and off six times, and the first variable winning device 30 is opened and closed six times. repeat. From the first round to the sixth round, it is a long release (29 seconds open). Further, from the 10th round to the 16th round, ON and OFF of the first special winning opening solenoid 90 are alternately repeated 7 times, and the first variable winning device 30 repeats opening and closing 7 times. From the 10th round to the 16th round, it is a long release (29 seconds open).

47 (H): From the seventh round to the ninth round, the second special winning opening solenoid 97 is alternately turned on and off three times, and the second variable winning device 31 is opened and closed three times. repeat. From the seventh round to the ninth round, it is a long opening (29 seconds open).

In FIG. 47 (I): As the effect content, a major role effect dedicated to the 16th round jackpot is executed from the first round to the 16th round. It should be noted that the above V winning-related productions can also be executed for the seventh round to the ninth round during the major role production.

Although the operation timing of the probability variation area solenoid 99 is not particularly illustrated, when the second variable winning device 31 is opened for a long time, it operates so as to open the probability variation area for a long time.

[Game flow (normal mode)]
FIG. 48 is a diagram illustrating a game flow developed when an internal lottery is won in the normal mode.
When the game is started on the pachinko machine 1, the game is started from the [F1] normal mode. The "normal mode" is a "low probability non-time shortened state", the winning probability of the special symbol is "low probability state", and the winning probability of the ordinary symbol is "low probability state". In the normal mode, the game progresses by left-handing, and mainly the first special symbol is changed, but when the right-handing is performed, the second special symbol may change.

[F1] In normal mode, [F2] first special symbol lottery is executed, [F3] When 9 round symbol 1 is won, 9 round jackpot game is executed, and [F4] coast mode is entered.

[F4] The coast mode is a "low probability time reduction state", the winning probability of the special symbol is "low probability state", and the winning probability of the ordinary symbol is "high probability state". In the coast mode, the game progresses by left-handing, and mainly the first special symbol is changed, but if the right-handing is performed, the second special symbol may change. In the [F4] coast mode, if the special symbol fluctuates 100 times without obtaining a winning result, the [F1] normal mode is entered.

[F1] In normal mode, [F2] first special symbol lottery is executed, and if [F5] 9 round symbol 2 or [F6] 16 round symbol is won, 9 round jackpot game or 16 round jackpot game is executed. Then, shift to [F7] fireworks rush. It should be noted that the case of transitioning to the firework rush is only when the game ball passes through the probability variation area during the big hit game (the same applies hereinafter).

[F7] Fireworks rush is a "high probability non-time shortened state", the winning probability of the special symbol is "high probability state", and the winning probability of the ordinary symbol is "low probability state". In the fireworks rush, the game progresses by right-handing, and mainly the second special symbol is changed, but when left-handed, the first special symbol may change. In the [F7] fireworks rush, if the special symbol fluctuates 100 times without obtaining a winning result, the [F1] normal mode is entered.

[F1] In normal mode, [F8] second special symbol lottery is executed, and if [F9] 9 round symbol 2 or [F10] 16 round symbol is won, 9 round jackpot game or 16 round jackpot game is executed. Then, [F11] special normal mode is entered.

[F11] Special normal mode is a "high probability time reduction state", the winning probability of the special symbol is "high probability state", and the winning probability of the ordinary symbol is "low probability state". In the special normal mode, the game progresses by left-handing, and mainly the first special symbol is changed, but if the right-handing is performed, the second special symbol may change. In the [F11] special normal mode, if the special symbol fluctuates 100 times without obtaining a winning result, the process shifts to the [F1] normal mode.

Here, in the [F11] special normal mode, since an effect using the background image similar to that of the [F1] normal mode is executed, whether the player is in the [F1] normal mode or the [F11] special mode It cannot be distinguished whether it is the normal mode. The player may be able to distinguish the two by making the background image of [F11] special normal mode different from the background image of [F1] normal mode.

[Game flow (special normal mode)]
FIG. 49 is a diagram illustrating a game flow developed when an internal lottery is won in the special normal mode.
When the player hits right in the normal mode and wins in the second special symbol lottery, and the game ball passes through the probability variation area during the big hit game, [F11] special normal mode is entered.

[F11] In the special normal mode, [F12] first special symbol lottery is executed, and when [F13] 9 round symbol 1 is won, 9 round jackpot game is executed, and [F4] coast mode is entered.

[F11] Special normal mode, [F12] First special symbol lottery is executed, and if [F14] 9 round symbol 2 or [F15] 16 round symbol is won, 9 round jackpot game or 16 round jackpot game is executed. Then, [F7] fireworks rush starts.

[F11] In special normal mode, [F16] second special symbol lottery is executed, and if [F17] 9 round symbol 2 or [F18] 16 round symbol is won, 9 round jackpot game or 16 round jackpot game is executed. Then, [F11] special normal mode is entered.

[Game flow (fireworks rush)]
FIG. 50 is a diagram illustrating a game flow developed when an internal lottery is won in the fireworks rush.
In the normal mode, the player hits left, wins the 9th round symbol 2 or 16th round symbol in the first special symbol lottery, and when the game ball passes the probability variation area during the big hit game, it shifts to [F7] fireworks rush. ..

In [F7] fireworks rush, [F71] first special symbol lottery is executed, and if [F72] 9 round symbol 1 is won, 9 round jackpot game is executed, and [F4] coast mode is entered.

[F7] Fireworks rush, [F71] First special symbol lottery is executed, and if [F73] 9 round symbol 2 or [F74] 16 round symbol is won, 9 round jackpot game or 16 round jackpot game is executed. Then, shift to [F7] fireworks rush.

[F7] Fireworks rush, [F75] Second special symbol lottery is executed, and if [F76] 9 round symbol 2 or [F77] 16 round symbol is won, 9 round jackpot game or 16 round jackpot game is executed. Then, shift to [F7] fireworks rush.

[Game flow (coast mode)]
FIG. 51 is a diagram illustrating a game flow developed when an internal lottery is won in the coast mode.
When the player hits left in the normal mode and wins the 9th round symbol 1 in the first special symbol lottery, the [F4] coast mode is entered.

In [F4] coast mode, [F41] first special symbol lottery is executed, and when [F42] 9 round symbol 1 is won, a 9 round jackpot game is executed, and [F4] coast mode is entered.

[F4] In the coast mode, [F41] first special symbol lottery is executed, and if [F43] 9 round symbol 2 or [F44] 16 round symbol is won, 9 round jackpot game or 16 round jackpot game is executed. Then, shift to [F7] fireworks rush.

[F4] In the coast mode, [F45] second special symbol lottery is executed, and if [F46] 9 round symbol 2 or [F47] 16 round symbol is won, 9 round jackpot game or 16 round jackpot game is executed. Then, [F11] special normal mode is entered.

It should be noted that the above game flow is an example of a typical game flow, and does not cover all the flow of games.

[Example of performance image]
Next, the effect image actually displayed on the liquid crystal display 42 in the pachinko machine 1 will be described. As described above, when the big hit internal lottery is performed in the pachinko machine 1, the variation pattern (variation time) is determined under the control of the main control CPU 72, and the variation display by the first special symbol and the second special symbol is performed. Is displayed (pattern display means). However, as described above, the first special symbol and the second special symbol themselves are lit/blinking display by the 7-segment LED, so that they have poor appealing power. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, the variable display effect using the effect pattern or the like is executed.

The effect symbols include, for example, three effect symbols including a left effect symbol, a middle effect symbol, and a right effect symbol, which are displayed side by side on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 (see FIG. 1). ). Each effect design is, for example, a design of a picture card to which a character is attached together with the numbers "1" to "9". Here, the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol all constitute a symbol row in which the numbers are arranged in descending order of "9" to "1". Such a symbol string is variably displayed so as to flow (scroll) vertically in the left area, the middle area, and the right area on the screen.

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

[Production control processing]
FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of effect control processing executed by the effect control CPU 126. This effect control process is executed in a timer interrupt process (interrupt management process) separately from, for example, a reset start (main) process (not shown). The production control CPU 126 generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined interrupt cycle (for example, several tens of μs to several ms cycle) during execution of the reset start process, and executes the timer interrupt process.

Production control processing, command reception processing (step S400), operation memory production management processing (step S401), production design management processing (step S402), display output processing (step S404), lamp drive processing (step S406), acoustic drive. This is a configuration including a subroutine group of processing (step S408), effect random number updating processing (step S410), and other processing (step S412). Hereinafter, a basic flow of the effect control process will be described along with each process.

Step S400: In the command reception processing, the effect control CPU 126 receives the effect command transmitted from the main control CPU72. Moreover, the effect control CPU 126 analyzes the received commands and stores them in the command buffer area of the RAM 130 by type. In addition, the command for the effect transmitted from the main control CPU72, for example, special figure destination determination effect command, (special symbol) working memory number increase effect command, (special symbol) operating memory number decrease effect command, start opening Prize winning control command, demonstration effect command, lottery result command, fluctuation pattern command, fluctuation start command, stop symbol command, symbol stop time command, state designation command, round number command, error notification command, jackpot end demonstration command, cut number of times There are a counter value command, a fluctuation pattern destination determination command, a stop display time end command, a power supply restoration designation command, a time reduction designation command, a special count designation command, an ST count designation command, a firing position designation command, and the like.

Step S401: In the operation memory effect management process, the effect control CPU 126 controls execution of the above-mentioned memory number display effect and the pre-reading notice effect using the markers M1 and M2.

Step S402: In the effect symbol management process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the variable display effect and the stop display effect using the effect symbol or the fourth symbol based on the result of the internal lottery, or the first variable winning device 30 or The effect contents at the time of opening and closing the second variable winning device 31 are controlled (effect executing means). In addition, in this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect pattern of various notice effects (pre-reach notice effect, post-reach notice effect, etc.).

Step S404: In the display output process, the effect control CPU 126 causes the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) to perform basic control information on the effect content (for example, the number of operating memories for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol). , Operation memory effect pattern number, pre-reading notice effect pattern number, variation effect pattern number, variation notice effect number, background pattern number, etc.). Thereby, the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146 and VDP 152) controls the display operation by the liquid crystal display 42 based on the instructed effect contents (effect execution means).

Step S406: In the lamp driving process, the effect control CPU 126 outputs a control signal to the lamp driving circuit 132. In response to this, the lamp drive circuit 132 drives (turns on or off, blinks, changes in brightness gradation, etc.) the various lamps 46 to 52, the panel lamp 53, etc. based on the control signal.

Step S408: In the next audio drive processing, the effect control CPU 126 gives effect contents to the audio drive circuit 134 (for example, during BGM display effect, reach effect, mode transition effect, big hit effect, sound data, etc.). Give instructions. As a result, the speaker 54, 55, 56 outputs a sound corresponding to the effect contents.

Step S410: In the effect random number updating process, the effect control CPU 126 updates various effect random numbers in the counter area of the RAM 130. The effect random numbers include, for example, a random number used for advance notice selection and a random number used for a normal background change lottery (effect lottery).

Step S412: In other processing, for example, the effect control CPU 126 outputs a control signal to the driving IC of the movable body 40f. The movable body 40f operates by using the movable body motor 57 as a drive source, and produces an effect in synchronization with the display of an image on the liquid crystal display 42 or independently.

[Production symbol management processing]
FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of effect symbol management processing. Production symbol management process, execution selection process (step S500), production symbol variation pre-process (step S502), production symbol variation process (step S504), production symbol stop display process (step S506) and variable winning device operation time This is a configuration including a subroutine group of the process (step S508). Hereinafter, the basic flow of the effect symbol management process will be described along with each process.

Step S500: In the execution selection process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (one of steps S502 to S508). For example, the production control CPU 126 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the production symbol management processing as the return destination address in the “jump table”. Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the process performed so far. For example, in a situation where the variable display effect has not been started yet, the effect control CPU 126 selects the effect symbol change preprocessing (step S502) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the production symbol variation pre-process has already been completed, the production control CPU 126 selects the production symbol changing process (step S504) as the next jump destination, and if the production symbol changing process is completed, next As the jump destination of, the effect symbol stop displaying process (step S506) is selected. The variable winning device operation process (step S508) is selected as a jump destination when the main control CPU 72 selects the big winning variable winning device management process or the small winning variable winning device management process. R. In this case, steps S502 to S506 are not executed.

Step S502: In the production symbol variation pre-processing, the production control CPU 126 performs an operation of adjusting the conditions for starting the variable display production using the production symbol. In addition, in this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the content of the reach effect according to various conditions (lottery result, winning type, variation pattern, etc.), and an effect pattern for the notice effect (reach other than the prefetch notice effect pattern. Pre-occurrence notice pattern, reach post-occurrence notice pattern, etc.) can be selected. In addition, the effect control CPU 126 also controls the demonstration effect when the pachinko machine 1 is in a so-called customer waiting state.

Moreover, the effect control CPU 126 selects a background image according to the internal state. For example, the effect control CPU126 executes a process of selecting a background image corresponding to the normal mode when the internal state is the low-probability non-time shortened state, and the special normal mode when the internal state is the high-probability time shortened state. If the internal state is in the high-probability non-time shortened state and the process that selects the background image corresponding to the firework rush is performed, and the internal state is in the low-probability time shortened state, If there is, a process of selecting a background image corresponding to the coast mode is executed. The background image in the special normal mode may be the same background image as in the normal mode.

Step S504: In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 126 generates control information for instructing the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) as necessary. For example, when performing the effect using the effect switching button 45 (treasure challenge effect) during the execution of the variable display effect using the effect pattern, the effect control CPU 126 monitors whether or not the player operates the effect button, and The display control CPU 146 is instructed about control information of effect contents (button effect) according to the result.

Step S506: In the effect symbol stop displaying process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the content of the stop display effect using the effect symbol and the moving image in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery. That is, the effect control CPU 126 instructs the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) to end the variable display effect and execute the stop display effect. In response to this, the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) terminates the variable display effect that has been actually executed in the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42 and executes the stop display effect. Thereby, the stop display effect is executed substantially in synchronization with the stop display of the special symbol, and the result of the internal lottery can be directed to the player (disclosure, notification, notification, etc.) (symbol effect execution). means). However, in the present embodiment, at the time of a small hit, the stop display effect is executed in a manner similar to or close to the loss.

Step S508: In the process at the time of operating the variable winning device, the effect control CPU 126 controls the effect contents during the small hit or the big hit. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the content of the effect during major effect in accordance with various conditions (e.g., winning type). For example, in the case of a 16-round big hit, the effect control CPU 126 selects the effect pattern during the big win of the 16-round big hit as the effect content to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 42, and instructs this to the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146). To do. As a result, the image of the major effect is displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42, and the content of the effect changes as the round progresses.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the following effects are obtained.
(1) According to the present embodiment, in the case of the first game state (left-handed state) such as the normal mode, the result of winning is obtained in the second special symbol lottery, and the game ball during the execution of the jackpot game. If it passes through the probability variation area (when the specified transition condition is satisfied), it shifts to the special normal mode (third gaming state, left-handed state), so fireworks rush (second gaming state) in an unintended game flow. , Right-handed state) can be prevented.

(2) According to the present embodiment, the special normal mode (probability change state) is a state in which a profit is obtained compared to the normal mode, and the profit is higher than that in the firework rush (incubation state) or the coast mode (time saving state). Since it is in a state where it cannot be obtained, the player is playing a legitimate game, and the chance of winning is obtained by the second special symbol lottery in the left-handed state, and when the game ball passes the probability variation area during the big hit game. The player can be rescued.

(3) In this embodiment, even if the special normal mode (probability change state) is once entered, a legitimate game is performed thereafter, and a predetermined transition condition that is the same condition as the normal mode is satisfied. In this case, since the fireworks rush is performed, it is possible to provide a fair game to the player who has replayed the game by a correct method.

(4) In the present embodiment, since the game characteristics (simultaneous turning machine) that can change the first special symbol and the second special symbol in parallel are adopted, the left mainly performs the game using the first special symbol. Despite being in the striking state (first gaming state), the second special symbol is easily changed, but sufficient measures are taken when the second special symbol is changed in the left striking state. Therefore, the correct flow of the game can be maintained even with the simultaneous turning machine.

(5) In the present embodiment, the probability of hitting a small hit in the second special symbol lottery is defined to be higher than the probability of hitting a small hit in the first special symbol lottery, so the small by the second special symbol lottery It is possible to realize a game property in which the number of balls is increased by the winning game condominium.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment and can be variously modified and implemented. The form of the effect described in the embodiment is an example, and is not limited to the above-described form of the effect.

In the above-described embodiment, an example of a gaming machine having a probability variation area has been described, but a gaming machine having no probability variation area (a general probability variation machine having a normal winning symbol and a probability variation winning symbol, or a probability variation having only a probability variation symbol) Machine).

In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a so-called simultaneous turning machine has been described, but the present invention may be applied to a non-simultaneous turning machine.

The images given in the other performance examples are merely examples, and these can be appropriately modified. Further, the structure of the pachinko machine 1, the board surface configuration, specific numerical values and the like are preferable examples including those shown in the drawings, and it goes without saying that these can be appropriately modified.

1 Pachinko machine 8 Gaming board unit 8a Gaming area 20 Starting gate 26 Upper starting winning opening 27 Right starting winning opening 28 Variable starting winning device (ordinary electric accessory)
28a Lower start winning hole 30 First variable winning device (special electric accessory)
30a 1st big winning opening 31 2nd variable winning device (special electric accessory)
31a The second big winning opening 33 Normal symbol display device 33a Normal symbol working memory lamp 34 1st special symbol display device 35 2nd special symbol display device 34a 1st special symbol working memory lamp 35a 2nd special symbol working memory lamp 38 Game state Display device 42 Liquid crystal display device 45 Performance switching button 70 Main control device 72 Main control CPU
74 ROM
76 RAM
124 Production control device 126 Production control CPU

Claims (1)

A first ball entering section for generating a first lottery opportunity based on the ball entering a game ball flowing down the game area;
A second entry portion for generating a second lottery opportunity different from the first lottery opportunity based on the entry of the game ball;
A first lottery executing means for executing a first lottery when the first lottery trigger occurs;
Second lottery execution means for executing a second lottery when the second lottery trigger is generated;
Based on the execution of the first lottery, the first symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined variation time, and then the first symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode according to the lottery result of the first lottery. Symbol display means,
Based on the execution of the second lottery, the second symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined variation time, and then the second symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode according to the lottery result of the second lottery. Symbol display means,
In the case of the first game state in which the game ball should be made to flow down to the range of a predetermined first game region in the game region, of the first ball entering portion relating to the first game state If the result of the winning is obtained in the first lottery based on the entering ball and the predetermined transition condition is satisfied, the game ball is in the second game area which is the game area different from the first game area. Second game state transition means for transitioning to a second game state in which the
When the game state is in the first game state, the game ball is made to flow down to the second game area, and the result of winning is obtained in the second lottery based on the entering ball of the second ball entering portion, and a prescribed transition condition When is satisfied, a third game state transition means for transitioning to a third game state different from the first game state and the second game state,
Winning facilitation facilitating means that is operable based on a predetermined operation pattern that facilitates the generation of the first lottery trigger;
Winning type defining means that predefines a plurality of winning types including at least a special winning type and a special winning type for the result obtained in the first lottery or the second lottery,
Based on the result obtained in the first lottery or the second lottery, a first advantageous game state that makes it easier to generate the first lottery opportunity than in the normal game state, and winning of the first lottery or the second lottery And an advantageous game state setting means capable of setting at least one of the second advantageous game states for making the probability higher than the normal game state,
The second game state,
Due to the second lottery based on the entry of the second entry portion related to the flow of the game balls in the second game area, the special lottery type is set to be more special than the first lottery. It is in a state where games with a high probability of being applicable are possible,
The third gaming state,
Gaming machine, wherein the first actuation of the winning facilitating means than on the basis of advantageous game state the case a normal gaming state occurs easily state, and a second advantageous game state.