JP6769079B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Some gaming machines such as pachinko machines are equipped with a picture display device that displays a variable picture on the display screen. In this type of gaming machine, for example, when a prize is won in the operating port provided in the gaming area, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to generate a gaming state that is advantageous to the player, such as a hit state, and the pattern changes. The display starts. When the lottery is won, the specific pattern or the like is stopped and displayed on the display screen, and the game shifts to an advantageous gaming state (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-074175

Here, in the above-mentioned type of gaming machine, various measures have been taken to increase the degree of attention to the game. However, there is still room for improvement in the configuration of the game machine in order to improve the degree of attention to the game.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-exemplified circumstances and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of suitably improving the degree of attention to the game.

Hereinafter, means for solving the above problems will be described.

This onset Ming,
The first control device that executes the main control related to the game,
With the second control device under the first control device
With
The first control device is
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the input ball to startup inlet spherical portion provided in the game area,
An acquisition information storage means capable of storing a plurality of special information acquired by the information acquisition means, and
A judging means for extra information stored in the acquired information storage unit sequentially performs determination of whether there is correspondence with a predetermined determination information
Have,
It has a display unit, and is equipped with a pattern display means for variably displaying a pattern on the display unit .
The first control device is
A stop result corresponding to the result of the determination by starting the variable display of the pattern in the pattern display means prior to the determination by the determination means or based on the determination by the determination means. Is displayed and the variable display of the pattern is terminated as one game time, so that the pattern of each game time is variablely displayed according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means. A game time control means that controls the pattern display means, and
The information corresponding to the determination result when the predetermined special information stored in the acquired information storage means is the subject of the determination by the determination means is before the predetermined special information is the subject of the determination. It has a destination identification means to specify at the timing ,
The special information is an information group including the first individual information, the second individual information, and the third individual information.
The determination means
A first determination means for determining whether or not the first individual information corresponds to the first determination information constituting the predetermined determination information.
A second determination means for determining whether or not the second individual information corresponds to the second determination information constituting the predetermined determination information,
It has a third determination means for determining whether or not the third individual information corresponds to the third determination information constituting the predetermined determination information.
Equipped with a variable ball entry section that can be switched between the accepted state where the game ball can enter and the non-accepted state where the game ball cannot enter .
The first control device is
Based on the determination by the first determination means that the first individual information corresponds to the first determination information, the variable ball entry unit is switched to the acceptance state for a predetermined period. ,
When a game ball enters the variable ball entry section within a predetermined period, the second individual information constituting the special information that triggered the switching of the variable ball entry section to the acceptance state is The gaming state is shifted to the first gaming state based on the determination by the second determination means that it does not correspond to the second determination information, and the second individual information corresponds to the second determination information. A game state transition means for shifting the game state to a second game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first game state based on the determination that the game state is
Based on the determination result by the third determination means, the variation display mode determining means for determining the variation display mode of the pattern by the game rotation control means, and
When the first individual information constituting the special information does not correspond to the first determination information, the identification based on the third individual information by the prior identification means is allowed, and the special information is configured. When the first individual information corresponds to the first determination information, it has the second individual information by the prior identification means and the limiting means for limiting the identification based on the third individual information .
The second control device sends a special notification based on the information specified by the first-specific means at a specific game time prior to the game time related to the special information targeted by the first-specific means, or at the specific time. It has a special notification execution means to be performed in the game times and the game times before the specific game times.
The information providing means is the information corresponding to the second individual information and the third individual information when the specification based on the second individual information and the third individual information is restricted by the restricting means. Is configured to provide certain alternative information instead of
When the information provided by the information providing means includes the predetermined alternative information, the second control device is based on the information related to the first individual information among the provided information. It is characterized in that it is configured to determine the mode of special notification .

It is possible to preferably increase the degree of attention to the game.

It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine in one Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the main structure of a pachinko machine by disassembling. It is a front view which shows the structure of the inner frame. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board. (A) It is a front view of the actuating opening device which shows the case where the electric accessory is closed, and (b) is the front view of the actuating opening device which shows the case where the electric accessory is open. It is the schematic which looked at the display unit from the front side. It is a rear view which shows the structure of the inner frame. It is a perspective view which shows the rear structure of the game board. It is a rear view of the game board which shows the state which the main controller unit was removed. It is a front view which shows the structure of the back pack unit. (A) is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 4, and (b) is a perspective view of the right variable winning device as viewed from the front side. It is an exploded perspective view of the right variable winning device viewed from the front side. It is an exploded perspective view of the right variable winning device seen from the back side. It is a partial cross-sectional view of the right-side variable winning apparatus which shows the right-right big winning opening and the structure related thereto. It is a schematic diagram which shows the relationship between a base unit and a guide passage. (A) is a schematic view showing a guide passage, and (b) is a partial sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the contents of various counters used for a winning or failing lottery. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating (a) the winning / failing table for generating a prize in the lower actuating opening, and (b) explanatory drawing for explaining the winning / failing table for generating a prize in the right actuating opening. (A) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the distribution table for the first result display unit, and (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the distribution table for the second result display unit. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing in MPU of a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the winning process for through. It is a flowchart which shows the winning process for a working opening. It is a flowchart which shows the information acquisition process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the game time control process. It is a flowchart which shows the data setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart which shows the game state transition process. It is a flowchart which shows the transition process for a special hit. It is a flowchart which shows the electric service support process. It is a flowchart which shows the electric service opening / closing control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation display control processing in MPU of a notification / effect control device. It is a flowchart which shows the process for the fluctuation start. It is the schematic which exemplifies the effect executed on the display screen. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of the hold command in MPU of a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd setting process. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram showing the relationship between the hold information, the hold command, and the fluctuation start command, and (c) is a schematic diagram showing the information included in the hold command. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process for special advance notice effect in MPU of a notification / effect control device. (A) A flowchart showing a special notice generation lottery process, and (b) a schematic diagram showing a mode in which a special notice effect is generated. It is a flowchart which shows the execution process for a special notice effect. It is a schematic diagram which shows the flow of a special notice production. It is the schematic which shows the occurrence mode of the special notice effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is the schematic which shows the modification about the occurrence mode of the special notice effect.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, referred to as a “pachinko machine”), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the main configurations of the pachinko machine 10 in an unfolded manner. In FIG. 2, for convenience, the configuration in the gaming area of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 forming the outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and a game machine main portion 12 attached to the outer frame 11.

The outer frame 11 is formed by connecting plate members on all four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. By attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island facility, the pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall. The outer frame 11 is not an indispensable configuration for the pachinko machine 10, and the outer frame 11 may be provided on the island equipment of the amusement park.

The game machine main portion 12 is supported by an outer frame 11 in a state where it can be opened and closed. Specifically, the upper support metal fitting 17 is fixed to the connecting portion between the upper frame portion and the left frame portion in the outer frame 11, and further below to the connecting portion between the lower frame portion and the left frame portion in the outer frame 11. A side support metal fitting 18 is provided. A support mechanism is composed of the upper support metal fittings 17 and the lower support metal fittings 18, and the support mechanism causes the game machine main portion 12 to rotate on the left side of the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the outer frame 11. The right side is the rotation tip side, and the pachinko machine 10 can rotate forward.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game machine main portion 12 includes an inner frame 13 as a base body, a front door frame 14 arranged in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack arranged behind the inner frame 13. It is equipped with a unit 15. The inner frame 13 of the game machine main portion 12 is rotatably supported with respect to the outer frame 11. Specifically, the inner frame 13 can rotate forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side in front view.

The front door frame 14 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and is rotatable forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side in front view. Further, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and can be rotated rearward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side in front view.

Next, the front door frame 14 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is mainly composed of a frame body 20 made of synthetic resin having an outer shape substantially the same shape as the outer frame 11, and covers almost the entire front surface of the inner frame 13. There is. A substantially elliptical window portion 21 is formed in the central portion of the frame body 20 so that almost the entire area of the game area PE described later can be visually recognized from the front, and the window portion 21 is the same by the glass unit 22. It is closed from the back side of the front door frame 14.

The glass unit 22 includes a plurality of transparent glass panels 23 and a glass holder for holding the glass panels 23. The glass holder is formed with a partition portion that partitions the holding area of the glass panel 23 back and forth, and both glass panels 23 face each other in the front and rear with the partition portion interposed therebetween. That is, by securing a predetermined gap between the two glass panels 23, the gaming area PE is doubly covered from the front side of the pachinko machine 10 by the glass panels 23 while avoiding interference between the glass panels 23. It is in a state.

It is not always necessary to unitize both glass panels 23 by using a glass holder, and each glass panel 23 may be individually attached to the frame body 20. Furthermore, the number of glass panels is arbitrary, and may be one or three or more. However, from the viewpoint of improving safety and crime prevention, it is preferable to employ a plurality of glass panels and to face each of these glass panels in the front-rear direction with a predetermined gap in between. Incidentally, it is also possible to use a transparent synthetic resin panel member instead of the glass panel.

Light emitting means such as various lamps are provided around the glass unit 22 (specifically, the window portion 21). For example, an annular illumination portion 26 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED is provided along the peripheral edge of the window portion 21. The annular illumination unit 26 is lit or blinked according to a change in the gaming state at the time of a big hit or a predetermined reach. In addition, an error display lamp unit 27 that lights up when a predetermined error occurs is provided at the center of the annular illumination unit 26 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10, and a prize that lights up during the payout of the prize ball is provided on the left and right sides thereof. A ball lamp portion 28 is provided. Further, a speaker unit 29 for outputting a sound effect or the like according to the game state is provided at a position close to the left and right prize ball lamp units 28.

Below the window portion 21 in the front door frame 14 (frame body 20), an upper bulging portion 31 bulging toward the front side and a lower bulging portion 32 are vertically arranged side by side. An upper plate 33 that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 31, and a lower plate 34 that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 32. The upper plate 33 has a function of temporarily storing the game balls paid out from the payout device described later and guiding them to the game ball launch mechanism side described later while arranging them in a row. Further, the lower plate 34 has a function of storing the surplus game balls in the upper plate 33.

A game ball launch handle 41 is provided on the right side of the lower bulging portion 32 so as to project toward the front side. By operating the game ball launch handle 41, the game ball is launched from the game ball launch mechanism described later.

A passage forming unit is attached to the back surface of the front door frame 14. The passage forming unit is formed of synthetic resin, and a front door side upper plate passage leading to the upper plate 33 and a front door side lower plate passage leading to the lower plate 34 are formed. In the passage forming unit, a receiving portion that protrudes rearward and is opened upward is formed in the upper corner portion thereof, and the entrance portion of the upper plate passage on the front door side is formed by partitioning the receiving portion to the left and right by a partition wall. And the entrance part of the lower plate passage on the front door side are divided into sections. The upper plate passage on the front door side and the lower plate passage on the front door side lead to the game ball distribution section described later on the upstream side, and the game balls entering the upper plate passage on the front door side are guided to the upper plate 33 and lower on the front door side. The game ball that has entered the plate passage is guided to the lower plate 34.

On the rotation base end side on the back surface of the front door frame 14, protrusion shafts are provided at the upper end portion and the lower end portion thereof. These protrusion shafts form an assembly mechanism for the inner frame 13. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of hook metal fittings 63 extending rearward are arranged side by side in the vertical direction on the rotation tip side on the back surface of the front door frame 14. These hook metal fittings 63 form a locking mechanism for the inner frame 13.

Next, the inner frame 13 will be described in detail based on FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of the inner frame 13. Note that, in FIG. 3, the configuration in the gaming area PE of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for convenience as in FIG.

The inner frame 13 is mainly composed of a resin base 70 having a substantially rectangular outer shape like the outer frame 11. The height dimension of the resin base 70 is set to be slightly smaller than the height dimension of the outer frame 11. Further, the resin base 70 is arranged close to the upper frame portion of the outer frame 11, and a slight gap is formed between the lower frame portion of the outer frame 11 and the resin base 70. A curtain plate is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to close this gap. The curtain plate is arranged below the resin base 70 (specifically, the lower end thereof), and the resin base 70 is placed on the curtain plate when the inner frame 13 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11. .. A slight clearance may be provided between the curtain plate and the resin base 70.

Support metal fittings 71 and 72 are attached to the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the rotation base end side (left side in FIG. 3) on the front surface of the resin base 70. Although not shown, shaft holes are formed in the support metal fittings 71 and 72, and by inserting the protruding shaft of the front door frame 14 into these shaft holes, the front door frame 14 is formed with respect to the inner frame 13. It is rotatably supported.

Insertion holes 73 for inserting the hook metal fittings 63 (see FIG. 2) provided on the back surface of the front door frame 14 are provided on the rotating tip side (right side in FIG. 3) on the front surface of the resin base 70. There is. The pachinko machine 10 has a configuration in which a locking device 75 for locking the inner frame 13 and the front door frame 14 is hidden behind the inner frame 13. Therefore, the hook fitting 63 is locked to the locking device 75 (specifically, the hook receiving member 76 for the front door) via the insertion hole 73, so that the front door frame 14 cannot be opened with respect to the inner frame 13. The door. Further, the locking device 75 has an inner frame hook member 77 extending rearward of the inner frame 13. When these inner frame hook members 77 are hooked on the hook member 19 of the outer frame 11, the game machine main portion 12 is locked with respect to the outer frame 11.

A cylinder lock 78 for unlocking the locking device 75 is installed in the lower right corner of the resin base 70. The cylinder lock 78 is integrated with the locking device 75, and when the key inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder lock 78 is turned to the right, the front door frame 14 is unlocked from the inner frame 13 and inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder lock 78. The locking device 75 is configured so that the inner frame 13 is unlocked with respect to the outer frame 11 when the key is turned counterclockwise.

A substantially elliptical window hole 74 is formed in the central portion of the resin base 70, and the window hole 74 is closed from the rear by a game board 80 mounted on the resin base 70. The game board 80 has a wooden plywood and a sheet material covering the front side plate surface of the plywood, and the front surface thereof is exposed to the front side of the resin base 70 through the window hole 74. A game area PE through which the game ball flows down is formed on the exposed portion, that is, on the front surface of the game board 80. As described above, the game area PE is covered with the glass unit 22 (specifically, the rear glass panel 23). In the glass unit 22, the gap between the glass panel 23 on the rear side and the front surface of the game board 80 is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, that is, the game ball flowing down the game area PE is the same as the game area PE. They are arranged so that they are not lined up in front and behind at the points. As a result, ball clogging in the game area PE is suppressed. The game board 80 is not limited to wood, and may be made of synthetic resin.

Hereinafter, the game board 80 (particularly various configurations arranged in the game area PE) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view of the game board 80.

The game board 80 is subjected to router processing to form a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in its own thickness direction (front-back direction). A general winning opening 81, a variable winning device 82, 83, an operating port 84, 85, a through gate 86, a main display unit 87, a variable display unit 88, and the like are arranged in each opening. When game balls enter the general winning opening 81, the variable winning devices 82, 83, and the operating ports 84, 85, the game balls are detected by a detection sensor described later, and a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out based on the detection result. The privilege of is given to the player. In addition, an out port 89 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game board 80, and a game ball that does not enter various winning openings or the like is discharged from the game area PE through the out port 89. In the following description, in order to clearly distinguish from the entry of the game ball into the out port 89, the entry of the game ball into the general winning opening 81, the variable winning devices 82, 83, the operating ports 84, 85, and the through gate 86. The ball is also expressed as a prize.

Further, in the game board 80, a large number of nails 90 are planted in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the flow path of the game ball, and various members (accessories) such as a windmill are arranged. Depending on the various configurations of the nail 90, the windmill, and the like, the flow path of the game ball is differentiated, and adjustments are made so that the above-mentioned general winning opening 81 or the like is won with an appropriate probability.

The variable display unit 88 is arranged in the center of the game board 80, and operating ports 84, 85 and the like are arranged around the variable display unit 88. The actuating ports 84 and 85 are arranged on the lower operating port 84 (hereinafter, referred to as the lower operating port 84 for convenience) arranged below the variable display unit 88 and on the right side of the variable display unit 88. It is composed of a right operating port 85 (hereinafter referred to as a right operating port 85 for convenience), and in particular, the right operating port (lottery trigger entry section) 85 has an opening / closing assisting device (ball entry assisting means). ) Or an electric accessory 91 as an opening / closing member (opening / closing means) is provided. As shown in the schematic view of FIG. 5, the electric accessory 91 includes a pair of left and right movable pieces 91a and a solenoid-type drive unit for driving the movable pieces 91a, and as shown in FIG. 5A. Switching between an open state (auxiliary state) in which it is possible or easy to enter the right operating port 85 and a closed state (non-assisted state) in which it is impossible or difficult to enter the ball as shown in FIG. 5 (b). It is possible.

Explaining again with reference to FIG. 4, when the through gate 86 is arranged above the right operating port 85 and is won by a lottery triggered by the passage of the through gate 86 of the game ball. The electric accessory 91 is opened for a predetermined time.

When a ball enters the lower operating port 84, three game balls are paid out, and when a ball enters the right operating port 85, four game balls are paid out. However, the number of game balls to be paid out is not limited to the above. However, in order to enhance the advantage of the right operating port 85 over the lower operating port 84, it is preferable to set a larger number of payouts related to the right operating port 85 than the number of payouts related to the lower operating port 84.

The variable winning devices (special ball-entry device or special ball-entry means) 82 and 83 are also individually arranged below and to the right of the variable display unit 88, similarly to the lower operating port 84 and the right operating port 85. Hereinafter, for convenience, the variable winning device 82 arranged below the variable display unit 88 (specifically, below the lower operating port 84) is referred to as a "lower variable winning device 82", and is to the right of the variable display unit 88 (specifically, the right). The variable winning device 83 arranged below the operating port 85) is referred to as a “right variable winning device 83”.

The lower variable winning device 82 includes a large winning opening 82a leading to the back side of the game board 80, and also includes an opening / closing door 82b as an opening / closing member (opening / closing means) for opening / closing the large winning opening 82a. .. The opening / closing door 82b can be switched between an open state (auxiliary state) in which the game ball can be entered or easily, and a closed state (non-assisted state) in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter. Further, the opening / closing door 82b is connected to a variable winning drive unit 82c (specifically, a solenoid) provided on the back side of the game board 80, and the opening / closing door 82b is normally kept closed and inside. When the shift to the open / close execution mode (open / close execution state) is won in the lottery, the open state can be switched.

Here, the open / close execution mode is a mode that shifts when a big hit is won. As an opening mode of the variable winning device 82 in the opening / closing execution mode, for example, the passage of a predetermined time (for example, 30 sec) or the winning of a predetermined number (for example, 10) is set as one round, and a plurality of rounds (for example, 16 rounds) are set as the upper limit. Some are set so that the opening / closing door 82b is repeatedly opened.

Similar to the lower variable winning device 82, the right variable winning device 83 has a right large winning opening leading to the back side of the game board 80 and an opening / closing door as an opening / closing member (opening / closing means) for opening / closing the right large winning opening. And have. The opening / closing door can be switched between an open state (auxiliary state) in which the game ball can be entered or easily, and a closed state (non-assisted state) in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter. Further, the opening / closing door is connected to a variable winning drive unit (specifically, a solenoid) provided on the back side of the game board 80, and in a normal state, the opening / closing door is maintained in a closed state and a right operating port. In the internal lottery based on the entry into 85, the lottery result confirmation mode can be switched to when a special hit described later is won.

Here, the lottery result confirmation mode means that the lottery result (special hit) at the right operating port 85 becomes valid and the lower variable winning device 82 shifts to the open / close execution mode, that is, the shift to the open / close execution mode. It is a mode to draw a lottery whether it is confirmed or whether the lottery result becomes invalid and the transition to the open / close execution mode is avoided. As an opening mode of the right variable winning device 83 in the lottery result confirmation mode, the opening / closing door is opened until a predetermined period (for example, 3 sec) elapses from the timing when a pattern indicating a special hit is displayed on the display unit for the right operating port, which will be described later. It is set to be done.

Next, the variable display unit 88 will be described. The variable display unit 88 is provided with a symbol display device 96 that variably displays a symbol triggered by winning a prize in the operating ports 84 and 85. Further, in the variable display unit 88, a center frame 97 is arranged so as to surround the symbol display device 96. At the lower part of the center frame 97, a lower operating port holding lamp portion 98 corresponding to the lower operating port 84 and a right operating port holding lamp portion 99 corresponding to the right operating port 85 are provided. In the present embodiment, the number of times the game ball has passed through the operating ports 84 and 85 is held up to four times, respectively. However, when the holding lamps 98 and 99 are lit, the operating ports 84, The number of pending items corresponding to 85 is displayed individually.

The symbol display device 96 is configured as a liquid crystal display device provided with a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. On the symbol display device 96, for example, symbols are displayed side by side on the left, middle, and right, and these symbols are variably displayed so as to be scrolled in the vertical direction. Then, when a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the preset effective line, a special gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot) will occur.

The operating ports 84 and 85 are arranged at positions closer to the variable display unit 88. Since a big hit can occur triggered by winning a prize in the operating ports 84 and 85, the player pays attention to whether or not the operating ports 84 and 85 win a prize, and a design for grasping whether or not a big hit occurs. It is considered that attention should be paid to the display device 96. The fact that the operating ports 84 and 85 are provided closer to the variable display unit 88 is a device for concentrating the points that the player wants to pay attention to around the variable display unit 88.

The main display unit 87 is arranged on the opposite side of the variable display unit 88 from the right side variable winning device 83. The main display unit 87 is arranged along the outer edge of the lower side of the game area PE, and projects from the front surface of the game board 80 to the front of the pachinko machine 10. The front surface of the main display unit 87 faces the glass unit 22 (specifically, the rear glass panel 23) that makes the game area PE visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and further with the rear glass panel 23. The distance between them is narrower than one game ball. As a result, the game ball is prevented from falling in front of the front surface of the main display unit 87.

Here, the main display unit 87 will be supplementarily described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a schematic view of the main display unit 87 as viewed from the front side.

A main display unit D for displaying a predetermined pattern or the like is provided on a portion of the main display unit 87 facing the glass unit 22. The main display unit D has a lower operating port display unit DL that displays the lottery result based on the winning of the lower operating port 84, and a right operating unit that displays the lottery result performed based on the winning of the right operating port 85. It has a mouth display DR.

In the display unit DL for the lower operating port, the variation display of the pattern is performed by triggering the winning of the lower operating port 84, and as a result of stopping the variation display, the internal lottery is performed based on the winning of the lower operating port 84. The result of is specified. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning of the lower operating port 84 is the winning result corresponding to the transition to the open / close execution mode, the variable display is stopped on the display unit DL for the lower operating port, and as a stop result. After the predetermined pattern is displayed, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode.

In the display unit DR for the right operating port, the variation display of the pattern is performed by triggering the winning of the right operating port 85, and as a result of stopping the variation display, the internal lottery is performed based on the winning of the right operating port 85. The result of is specified. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning of the right operating port 85 is a winning result corresponding to a big hit or a special hit, the variable display is stopped on the display unit DR for the right operating port, and the predetermined stop result is determined. After the pattern is displayed, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode or the lottery result confirmation mode according to the result.

Here, based on the winning of any of the operating ports 84 and 85, the variation display is started on the corresponding display units DL and DR, the predetermined stop result is displayed, and the game is played until the variation display is stopped. Corresponds to one time. However, one game is not limited to the above contents, and for example, a single display area is provided, and even if any of the operating ports 84 and 85 is awarded, the single display area is provided. In the configuration in which the variable display is performed in the display area, the variable display is started in the single display area, and the game is played once until the variable display is stopped while the predetermined stop result is displayed. And.

In addition to both display units DL and DR, the main display unit D of the main display unit 87 is provided with a through gate display unit DS that displays lottery results based on winning a prize in the through gate 86. In the display unit DS for the through gate, the variation display of the pattern is performed by triggering the winning of the through gate 86, and as the result of stopping the variation display, the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the through gate 86 is obtained. Be specified. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning of the through gate 86 is the winning result corresponding to the transition to the electric service open state, the predetermined stop result is displayed on the through gate display unit DS and the variation is displayed. After being stopped, it shifts to the electric service open state. In the electric service open state, the electric accessory 91 provided in the right operating port 85 is opened in a predetermined manner.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of times the game ball has passed through the through gate 86 is held up to 4 times, but the number of times held is displayed on the main display unit D of the main display unit 87. A display unit DH for the number of reserved numbers is provided.

Each of these display units DL, DR, DS, and DH can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 22 of the front door frame 14, and the front of these various display units DL, DR, DS, and DH can be seen. Visibility is guaranteed by avoiding the movement of the game ball. The display modes in each of these display units DL, DR, DS, and DH will be described later.

Explaining the configuration of the inner frame 13 again with reference to FIG. 3, a game ball that launches a game ball into the game area PE based on the operation of the game ball launch handle 41 below the game board 80 in the resin base 70. A firing mechanism 110 is provided. The game ball launch mechanism 110 includes a solenoid 111 that launches a game ball arranged at a predetermined launch standby position, a launch rail 112 that defines a launch direction of the game ball launched by the solenoid 111, and a game at the launch standby position. A ball feeding device 113 for supplying balls and a base plate 114 on which these various configurations 111 to 113 are mounted are provided as a main configuration, and the resin base 70 is fixed to the resin base 70. Is integrated against.

The launch rail 112 is fixed to the base plate 114 in a state of being inclined obliquely so as to be inclined upward toward the game board 80 side. At a position closer to the downstream end (that is, the lower end) of the launch rail 112, a ball stopper that holds the game ball supplied from the ball feeding device 113 to the launch standby position described above is arranged. The solenoid 111 is arranged at a position further downstream from the ball stopper.

The solenoid 111 is electrically connected to a power supply / emission control device described later. The output shaft of the solenoid 111 reciprocates in the expansion and contraction direction based on the output of the electric signal from the power supply / launch control device, so that the game ball placed in the launch standby position is on the game board 80 side, in detail, the game. It is launched toward the guide rail 100 mounted on the board 80.

In the guide rail 100, the game area PE is divided into sections so that the outer shape of the game area PE is substantially circular. Further, the guide rail 100 is composed of an inner rail 101 and an outer rail 102 arranged so as to face each other with a gap slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, and the guide passage 103 is divided by both rails 101 and 102. It is formed. The guidance passage 103 has an entrance portion opened to the tip end side (obliquely downward) of the launch rail 112 and an exit portion located above the game area PE. The game ball launched based on the operation of the solenoid 111 is guided to the game area PE by moving in the order of the launch rail 112 → the guidance rail 100 (entrance portion → exit portion). In the game board 80, a reverse return prevention member 106 for preventing the game ball that has reached the game area PE from returning to the same guidance passage 103 is attached to the front side of the exit portion, specifically, near the tip of the inner rail 101. This prevents the game ball that has reached the game area PE first from hindering the subsequent launch of the game ball.

Each of the rails 101 and 102 constituting the guide rail 100 has an arc shape centered on a substantially central portion of the game area PE. Therefore, the game ball passing through the guide passage 103 is likely to move (slide or roll) along the outer rail 102, that is, while in contact with the outer rail 102, due to the centrifugal force generated by itself.

As shown in FIG. 3, the guide rail 100 and the launch rail 112 are arranged so that the entrance portion of the guide rail 100 and the tip portion of the launch rail 112 diagonally face each other with the lower end edge of the game board 80 interposed therebetween. ing. That is, both of the rails 100 and 112 are arranged so that the inlet portion of the guide rail 100 and the tip portion of the launch rail 112 are displaced to the left and right near the lower end edge of the game board 80. As a result, both rails 100 and 112 are brought closer to the lower end edge of the game board 80, and a gap of a predetermined interval is formed between the inlet portion of the guide rail 100 and the launch rail 112.

A foul ball passage is arranged below the gap formed in this way. The foul ball passage is integrally molded with the passage forming unit of the front door frame 14. If the game ball launched from the game ball launch mechanism 110 does not reach the game area PE and returns in the guidance passage 103 as a foul ball, the foul ball enters the foul ball passage through the gap. Become. The foul ball passage leads to the lower plate passage on the front door side, and the game ball entering the foul ball passage is discharged to the lower plate 34 shown in FIG. As a result, the interference between the foul ball and the game ball to be launched next is suppressed.

In the resin base 70, a through hole is formed on the left side of the launch rail 112 (specifically, the side supporting the front door frame 14) to penetrate the resin base 70 in the front-rear direction, and a passage forming member is formed in this through hole. 121 is arranged. The passage forming member 121 is screwed to the resin base 70, and has a main body side upper plate passage 122 and a main body side lower plate passage 123. The upstream side of the main body side upper plate passage 122 and the main body side lower plate passage 123 leads to a game ball distribution section described later. Further, the receiving portion of the passage forming unit attached to the front door frame 14 is inserted below the passage forming member 121, and the front door side upper plate passage is arranged below the main body side upper plate passage 122. A front door side upper plate passage is arranged below the main body side lower plate passage 123.

In the resin base 70, below the passage forming member 121, an opening / closing member 124 for opening and closing the main body side upper plate passage 122 and the main body side lower plate passage 123 is attached. The opening / closing member 124 is rotatably supported in the front-rear direction by a support shaft provided at the lower end thereof, and further urges the front position to close the main body side upper plate passage 122 and the main body side lower plate passage 123. Members are provided. Therefore, when the front door frame 14 is opened with respect to the inner frame 13, the opening / closing member 124 rises as shown in the drawing and closes the main body side upper plate passage 122 and the main body side lower plate passage 123. As a result, when the front door frame 14 is opened while the game balls are stored in the main body side upper plate passage 122 or the main body side lower plate passage 123, the inconvenience that the stored balls are spilled can be prevented. On the other hand, when the front door frame 14 is closed, the opening / closing member 124 is pushed open against the urging force by the receiving portion provided in the passage forming unit of the front door frame 14. In this state, the main body side upper plate passage 122 and the front door side upper plate passage communicate with each other, and the main body side lower plate passage 123 and the front door side lower plate passage communicate with each other.

Next, the back configuration of the inner frame 13 (resin base 70 and game board 80) will be described with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a rear view of the inner frame 13.

Bearing metal fittings 132 are arranged vertically on the rotation base end side (right side in FIG. 7) on the back surface of the resin base 70. Bearing portions are formed on the bearing fitting 132 so as to be separated from each other in the vertical direction, and the back pack unit 15 is rotatably attached to the inner frame 13 by these bearing portions.

A plurality of locking metal fittings 135 are provided on the back surface of the resin base 70, and the game board 80 is attached to the resin base 70 by these locking metal fittings 135 as described above. Here, the configuration of the back surface of the game board 80 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the game board 80 as viewed from the rear of the game machine, and FIG. 9 is a rear view showing a state in which the main control device unit is removed from the game board 80.

As shown in FIG. 8, the variable display unit 88 arranged in the center of the game board 80 is provided with a synthetic resin frame cover 141 that covers the center frame 97 from behind so as to project rearward. The symbol display device 96 described above is attached to 141 from the rear side, and a display control device for driving the symbol display device 96 is attached (not shown). These symbol display devices 96 and display control devices are arranged so as to be stacked in the front-rear direction (the symbol display device is in front and the display control device is in back), and the notification / effect control device unit 142 is mounted behind the symbol display device 96 and the display control device. The notification / effect control device unit 142 is configured to include a notification / effect control device 143 and a mounting base 144, and the notification / effect control device 143 is mounted on the mounting base 144.

The notification / effect control device 143 includes a notification / effect control board that controls voice and lamp display and control of the display control device according to instructions from the main control device described later, and the notification / effect control board is made of a transparent resin material. It is configured to be housed in a substrate box 145 made of

As shown in FIG. 9, below the variable display unit 88, a collecting plate unit 150 for collecting game balls that have moved to the back side of the game board 80 via the general winning openings 81, operating openings 84, 85, etc. is provided. ing. The assembly plate unit 150 is fixed to the game board 80, and the assembly plate unit 150 is mounted with a main controller unit 160 so as to cover the assembly plate unit 150 from the rear (see FIG. 8). The mounting target of the main controller unit 160 is not limited to the collective plate unit 150. For example, the main controller unit 160 can be mounted on the game board 80.

The main control device unit 160 is composed of a colorless and transparent mounting base 161 formed of synthetic resin and a main control device 162 mounted on the mounting base 161. The mounting base 161 is rotatably supported by the collecting plate unit 150, and by rotating the main control device unit 160 together with the mounting base 161, it is visually confirmed without removing the main control device 162 from the mounting base 161. Work is possible.

The main control device 162 includes a main control board having a function of controlling the main control of the game (main control circuit) and a function of monitoring the power supply (power failure monitoring circuit), and the main control board is made of a transparent resin material. It is configured to be housed in a substrate box 163 made of the above.

The substrate box 163 includes a box base (front case body) having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and a box cover (back case body) that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are unopenably connected by a sealing portion 164 as a sealing means, whereby the substrate box 163 is sealed. Five sealing portions 164 are provided on the long side portion of the substrate box 163, and at least one of them is used to perform the sealing process.

Any configuration can be applied to the sealing portion 164 as long as the box base and the box cover cannot be opened, but the box base and the box cover can be formed by inserting a locking claw into the elongated hole constituting the sealing portion 164. And are combined so that they cannot be opened. The sealing process by the sealing unit 164 prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if the unauthorized opening is performed, and once the seal is opened. Even after this, it is possible to perform the sealing process again. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting the locking claw into at least one elongated hole of the five sealing portions 164. Then, when opening the board box 163 when a defect occurs in the housed main control board or when inspecting the main control board, the connecting portion between the sealing portion into which the locking claw is inserted and another sealing portion is connected. Disconnect. As a result, the box base of the board box 163 and the box cover are separated, and the main control board inside can be taken out. After that, when the sealing process is performed again, the locking claw is inserted into the elongated hole of the other sealing portion. If the history of opening the substrate box 163 is left in the substrate box 163, it can be easily found that the unauthorized opening has been performed by looking at the substrate box 163.

A plurality of coupling pieces are provided on one short side of the substrate box 163 so as to project laterally. These coupling pieces have a one-to-one correspondence with a plurality of bonded pieces formed on the mounting base 161, and the bonding pieces and the bonded pieces perform a sealing process between the substrate box 163 and the mounting base 161. Will be.

Next, the back pack unit 15 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 10. FIG. 10 is a front view of the back pack unit 15.

As described above, the inner frame 13 is covered from the rear by the back pack unit 15. As shown in FIG. 10, the back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 201, and a payout mechanism unit 202, a discharge passage board, and a control device assembly unit 204 are attached to the back pack 201.

The back pack 201 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and has a base portion 211 to which the payout mechanism portion 202 and the like are attached, and a protective cover portion 212 that protrudes rearward of the pachinko machine 10 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover portion 212 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is open, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display unit 88.

The base portion 211 is provided with an external terminal plate 213 on the upper right portion thereof. Various output terminals are provided on the external terminal plate 213, and various signals are output to the management control device on the game hall side through these output terminals. Further, the base portion 211 is provided with a pair of upper and lower hooking pins 214 at the right end portion when viewed from the rear of the pachinko machine 10, and the bearing pin 214 is provided on the inner frame 13 of the bearing metal fitting 132 (specifically, the bearing portion). The back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported with respect to the inner frame 13 by being inserted into the inner frame 13. Further, the rotating tip portion of the base portion 211 is provided with a fastener 215 for fastening to the hole to be fastened provided in the inner frame 13, and the fastener 215 is fitted into the hole to be fastened. As a result, the back pack unit 15 is fixed to the inner frame 13.

The payout mechanism portion 202 is arranged on the base portion 211 so as to bypass the protective cover portion 212. The payout mechanism unit 202 is provided with a tank 221 arranged at the uppermost part of the back pack 201 and opened upward, and game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 221. To. A tank rail 222 that gently inclines toward the downstream side is connected below the tank 221 and a case rail 223 that extends in the vertical direction is connected to the downstream side of the tank rail 222. A payout device 224 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 223. The game balls paid out from the payout device 224 are supplied to the game ball distribution section 225 provided in the base portion 211 of the back pack 201 through a payout passage (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the payout device 224.

The game ball distribution unit 225 has a function of distributing the game balls paid out from the payout device 224 to any of the upper plate 33, the lower plate 34, or the discharge passage described later, and the inner opening is the main body described above. Formed so that it leads to the upper plate 33 via the side upper plate passage 122 and the front door side upper plate passage, and the outer opening leads to the lower plate 34 via the main body side lower plate passage 123 and the front door side lower plate passage. Has been done.

A discharge passage board and a control device assembly unit 204 are attached to the lower end portion of the base portion 211 so as to sandwich the lower end portion back and forth (see FIG. 2). The discharge passage board is formed with a discharge passage that is open to the rear on a surface facing the control device assembly unit 204, and the open portion of the discharge passage is closed by the control device assembly unit 204. The discharge passage is formed so as to discharge the game ball to the island equipment of the game hall, etc., and the game ball led out from the above-mentioned collection passage or the like to the discharge passage passes through the discharge passage to the outside of the pachinko machine 10. It is discharged.

As shown in FIG. 10, the control device assembly unit 204 has a horizontally long mounting base 241, and the payout control device 242 and the power supply / emission control device 243 are mounted on the mounting base 241. The payout control device 242 and the power supply / launch control device 243 are arranged so as to be stacked in the front-rear direction so that the payout control device 242 is behind the pachinko machine 10.

In the payout control device 242, a payout control board for controlling the payout device 224 is housed in the board box 244, and a state return switch 245 provided on the payout control board projects out of the board box 244. For example, when the state return switch 245 is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball jam in the payout device 224, the ball jam is cleared.

In the power supply / launch control device 243, a power supply / launch control board is housed in a board box 246, and the board generates and outputs a predetermined power supply required by various control devices and the like, and further, a game ball by a player. The launch of the game ball is controlled according to the operation of the launch handle 41. Further, the power supply / emission control device 243 is provided with a RAM erase switch 247. This pachinko machine 10 has a storage and retention function for various data so that it can retain the state at the time of a power failure even in the unlikely event of a power failure and can return to the state at the time of a power failure when recovering from the power failure. It has become. Therefore, if the power is shut off in the normal procedure, for example, when the game hall is closed, the state before the shutoff is stored in memory, but if the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 247, the RAM data is initialized. It has become like.

Here, the assembly plate unit 150 and the configuration related thereto will be supplementarily described. The collecting plate unit 150 includes a collecting plate 151 that collects the game balls guided to the back side of the game board 80 through the general winning opening 81 or the like described above. The collecting plate 151 is made of a light-transmitting (specifically, colorless and transparent) synthetic resin material, which facilitates visual confirmation of the flow path of the game ball. As a result, even if ball clogging or the like occurs in the collecting plate 151, it is possible to easily grasp where such an inconvenience occurs.

As shown in FIG. 12, the collecting plate 151 is formed by integrally molding a main body portion to which a function of collecting game balls is provided and a mounting portion to the game board 80, and as a whole straddles the left and right end portions of the game board 80. It has a horizontally long shape that extends. The mounting portion has a plate shape parallel to the back surface of the game board 80, and the mounting portion 261 is screwed in a state of being in contact with the game board 80 to form a collecting plate 151 and the game board 80. Is integrated.

The main body of the collecting plate 151 is provided with a pair of wall portions that stand up toward the back surface of the game board 80, and each of these wall portions forms a collection passage for collecting the game balls. A plurality of collection passages are provided corresponding to the respective entry portions such as the general winning openings 81, the operating openings 84 and 85, and the variable winning devices 82 and 83. All of the game balls that have won prizes in each of the winning portions are collected at the lower part of the game board 80 via the collection passage.

The above-mentioned discharge passage board 203 (see FIG. 2) is arranged below the game board 80, and the game balls collected in the lower part of the game board 80 by the collection passage are led out to the discharge passage 231 and then the pachinko machine 10 It is discharged to the outside of the island, and in detail, it is returned to the island facility. The above-mentioned out port 89 is also connected to the discharge passage 231, and the game ball that has not won a prize in any of the winning ports is led out into the discharge passage 231 through the out port 89, and the pachinko machine 10 It is discharged to the outside of.

A detection sensor for detecting the passage of a game ball is provided at an intermediate position of the collection passage corresponding to the general winning opening 81 and the lower operating opening 84 of each collection passage. Each detection sensor 270 detects the entry of a ball into a ball entry portion such as a general winning opening 81 by passing a game ball through a detection area provided in the middle of each collection passage. Uses a magnetic sensor that grasps changes in the magnetic field that occur when the game ball passes through the detection area.

Each of these detection sensors is electrically connected to a main control device unit 160 (specifically, a main control device 162) provided on the back side of the game board 80, and the detection signals generated by these detection sensors are the same. It is configured to be output to the main control device 162.

<Right-side variable winning device 83>
In the present embodiment, the right-side variable winning device 83 described above has a characteristic configuration. Here, the right variable winning device 83 will be described in detail based on FIGS. 11 to 14. FIG. 11A is a partially enlarged view showing the right variable winning device 83 and its peripheral portion in FIG. 4, FIG. 11B is a perspective view of the right variable winning device 83 as viewed from the front side, and FIG. 12 is a right variable winning device. An exploded perspective view of the device 83 as viewed from the front side, FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the right variable winning device 83 as viewed from the rear side, and FIG. 14 is a partial cross-sectional view of the right variable winning device 83 showing the right side large winning opening. .. Note that FIG. 11B shows a state in which the right side large winning opening is open, and FIGS. 12 and 13 show the game board 80 by a two-dot chain line.

As described above, in the game board 80, an opening 92 is formed in a portion on the right side of the variable display unit 88 (see FIG. 11A). The opening 92 penetrates in the thickness direction of the game board 80, and the right variable winning device 83 is fitted into the opening 92 from the front of the game machine. In the state where the right variable winning device 83 is arranged in this way, the opening 92 is formed by the base unit 300 which constitutes the front portion of the right variable winning device 83 and is provided with a function as a mounting portion for the game board 80. Is covered.

The base unit 300 includes a frame body 301 formed along the edge of the opening 92. The frame body 301 is formed so as to stand up from the substantially annular facing plate portion 301a facing the front surface of the game board 80 and the facing plate portion 301a to the rear of the game machine and along the inner wall surface of the opening 92 of the game board 80. It has a tubular portion 301b (see FIG. 13). The right variable winning device 83 is integrated with the game board 80 by being screwed to the game board 80 in a state where the facing plate portion 301a is in contact with the front surface of the game board 80.

In the frame body 301 (detailed facing plate portion 301a), the game ball that has flowed into the right variable winning device 83 is guided to the back side of the game board 80 at a portion above the central opening portion of the frame body 301. The right side large winning opening 302 is formed. The right side large winning opening 302 has an entrance portion 302a formed so as to penetrate the frame body 301 in the thickness direction (front-back direction in the game machine), and the frame body 301 has the entrance portion 302a of the gaming machine. The opening / closing door 303 is attached in a state where it can be opened / closed so as to cover it from the front. Further, the frame body 301 is equipped with a variable winning drive unit 304 (specifically, a solenoid) as a power source for driving the opening / closing door 303.

As shown in FIG. 11, the right side grand prize opening 302 has a horizontally long shape extending to the left and right, and the back side (specifically, the right side grand prize) of one end (specifically, the end portion on the center side of the game area PE). A detection sensor 305 (for details, a magnetic sensor) that detects a game ball that has flowed into the large winning opening 302 on the right side is provided at the exit portion of the port 302 (see FIG. 14).

The detection sensor 305 is electrically connected to the main control device 162, and a detection signal (detection information) from the detection sensor 305 is output to the main control device 162. Based on this detection signal, it is possible for the main control device 162 to grasp whether or not a prize has been won in the right side large winning opening 302.

As shown in FIG. 14, in the base unit 300, the front panel member 306 is formed so as to cover the central opening portion of the frame body 301 (that is, the front opening portion of the tubular portion 301b) below the right side winning opening 302. Is provided. The front panel member 306 is fixed to the frame body 301, and the opening 92 is closed by the front side panel member 306 and the frame body 301.

Further, the frame body 301 has a rear panel facing the front panel member 306 from the rear of the game machine with a predetermined gap (specifically, a gap set to be the same as the thickness dimension of the game board 80). A member 307 is provided. The rear panel member 307 has a flat plate shape, and the rear opening of the tubular portion 301b is closed from the rear of the game machine by the rear panel member 307.

The front panel member 306 and the rear panel member 307 are made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and the rear side of the base unit 300 can be visually recognized through both the panel members 306 and 307. Behind the base unit 300, a guide passage 320 that guides the game ball that has flowed into the right-side large winning opening 302 and has passed through the detection area by the detection sensor 305 to the collecting plate 151 (specifically, the collection passage). Is provided.

Here, the guide passage 320 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16 in addition to FIGS. 11 to 14. 15 is a schematic view showing the relationship between the base unit 300 and the guide passage 320, FIG. 16A is a schematic view showing the guide passage 320, and FIG. 16B is a partial cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. ..

As shown in FIG. 14, the guide passage 320 is formed by combining the base unit 300 and the passage forming unit 330 arranged behind the base unit 300.

More specifically, the passage forming unit 330 has a flat plate-shaped base portion 331 facing the rear panel member 307 with a predetermined gap. A plurality of standing wall portions 332 that stand up to the rear panel member 307 side are formed in the portion of the base portion 331 facing the rear panel member 307. These standing wall portions 332 face each other with a gap slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, and the groove portion 333 opened to the rear panel member 307 side (front of the game machine) by the standing wall portion 332 It is formed. The guide passage 320 is formed by closing the open portion of the groove portion 333 to the front of the game machine with the rear panel member 307. By arranging the guide passage 320 behind the panel members 306 and 307 and forming the guide passage 320 by using the rear panel member 307 in this way, the game ball passing through the guide passage 320 can be seen from the front of the game machine. It is visible.

As shown in FIG. 15, the guide passage 320 has an upstream passage 321 communicating with the right side grand prize opening 302 of the base unit 300. The upstream passage 321 has a horizontally long shape, and an entrance portion opened upward is formed at one end thereof. The game ball that reaches the back side of the game board 80 through the right side grand prize opening 302 and flows out from the exit portion of the right side grand prize opening 302 will flow into the guide passage 320 through the entrance portion.

As shown in FIG. 16A, the upstream passage 321 is inclined downward from the entrance portion of the upstream passage 321 toward the opposite end (specifically, toward the center side of the game area PE). There is. The game ball that has flowed into the upstream passage 321 from the same entrance flows down along the portion of the upright wall portion 332 that forms the bottom of the upstream passage 321 (hereinafter, referred to as the bottom 332B for convenience). The bottom portion 332B is prevented from being tilted in the front-rear direction in the game machine. As a result, the movement of the game ball flowing down along the bottom portion 332B in the front-rear direction is suppressed.

A first downstream passage 322 is connected to the downstream end of the upstream passage 321 so as to change the flow direction of the game ball. The first downstream passage 322 extends in the vertical direction, and the game ball that reaches the first downstream passage 322 via the upstream passage 321 falls along the first downstream passage 322 due to its own weight. It will be. The connecting portion between the upstream passage 321 and the first downstream passage 322, in other words, the portion extending above the upstream passage 321 is smoothly curved downward and moves along the upstream passage 321. When the game ball hits the same part, the lateral bounce is suppressed. As a result, it is possible to suppress the rampage of the game ball in the first downstream passage 322.

At the exit portion of the first downstream passage 322, a game ball that has flowed into the first downstream passage 322 is detected (specifically, a game ball that passes through the first detection area DE1 in the first downstream passage 322 is detected. A first detection sensor 325 (possible) is provided. The first detection sensor 325 employs a magnetic sensor capable of grasping a change in the magnetic field that occurs when the game ball passes through the first detection region DE1. Further, the first detection sensor 325 is electrically connected to the main control device 162, and the detection signal (detection information) from the first detection sensor 325 is input to the main control device 162. This makes it possible for the main control device 162 to grasp whether or not the game ball has passed in the first detection area DE1, that is, whether or not the ball has entered the first downstream passage 322.

Further, the guide passage 320 has a second downstream passage 323 that branches from an intermediate position of the first downstream passage 322. That is, the guide passage 320 branches into two sections at a position in the middle of the guide passage 320. The game ball that has flowed into the right-side large winning opening 302 has a configuration in which its movement destination (distribution destination) changes according to the inflow timing and the like.

The upright wall portion 332 forming the first downstream side passage 322 is formed with an opening 335 as an entrance portion to the second downstream side passage 323. The opening 335 communicates with both the first downstream side passage 322 and the second downstream side passage 323, and the inflow of the game ball from the first downstream side passage 322 to the second downstream side passage 323 through the opening 335. Is allowed.

To supplement the relationship between the first downstream passage 322 and the branch, a portion of the first downstream passage 322 that is upstream of the branch portion (hereinafter referred to as an intermediate portion 322M for convenience) (hereinafter, for convenience, an upstream portion). (Referred to as 322U) extends in the vertical direction, and the outlet portion of the upstream portion 322U is opened downward. The inlet portion of the downstream portion 322L (first branch passage) as one branch passage is located on the extension of the outlet portion to the downstream side, and the entrance portion is located on the exit portion side (upper side) of the upstream portion 322U. ) Is open to the public. On the other hand, the entrance portion (opening 335) of the second downstream side passage 323 (second branch passage) as the other branch passage is arranged at a position deviated from the extension of the upstream portion 322U, and what is the extension direction thereof? It is open in different directions, specifically, in the parallel direction (specifically, the lateral direction) of the passages 322 and 323 on both downstream sides. Therefore, the game ball that has fallen along the upstream portion 322U usually flows into the downstream portion 322L of the first downstream side passage 322, and the inflow into the second downstream side passage 323 is avoided.

At an intermediate position of the second downstream passage 323, a game ball that has flowed into the second downstream passage 323 is detected (specifically, a game ball that passes through the second detection area DE2 in the second downstream passage 323 is detected. A second detection sensor 326 (possible) is provided. The second detection sensor 326 employs a magnetic sensor capable of grasping a change in the magnetic field that occurs when the game ball passes through the second detection region DE2. Further, the second detection sensor 326 is electrically connected to the main control device 162, and the detection signal (detection information) from the second detection sensor 326 is input to the main control device 162. This makes it possible for the main control device 162 to grasp whether or not the game ball has passed in the second detection area DE2, that is, whether or not the game ball has flowed into the second downstream passage 323.

The game ball that has flowed into the right side winning opening 302 is first detected by the detection sensor 305 on the upstream side, and then detected by the first detection sensor 325 or the second detection sensor 326 on the downstream side. When the detection sensor 305 on the upstream side detects the entry of a ball into the right side large winning opening 302, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out according to the entry. In this way, the game balls are paid out based on the detection result of the upstream detection sensor 305 among the upstream / downstream detection sensors 305, 325 and 326, so that the downstream detection sensors 325 and 326 are used. Compared with the configuration in which the game ball is paid out based on the detection result by, it contributes to the speeding up of the payout.

The number of game balls that have flowed into the right side winning opening 302 is detected by the detection sensors 305 on the upstream side and the detection sensors 325 and 326 on the downstream side, and the number of game balls detected by each of these detection sensors 305, 325 and 326 is calculated. By comparing, it is possible to confirm whether or not the game ball remains in the guide passage 320. However, it is not always necessary to provide detection sensors upstream and downstream in this way, and the detection sensor 305 on the upstream side can be omitted.

In the present embodiment, the magnetic sensor is applied to each of the detection sensors 305, 325 and 326, but it is also possible to change this and apply the photo sensor to each of the detection sensors 305, 325 and 326. .. In particular, with respect to the right variable winning device 83, it is assumed that there are few opportunities for a plurality of game balls to enter at the same time as compared with other winning portions. Therefore, even if a photosensor, which is assumed to be difficult to improve the detection accuracy of each game ball when a plurality of game balls pass through the detection area as a unit, is applied, it is preferable to cause inconvenience caused by the photo sensor. Can be suppressed. Specifically, for the detection sensors 325 and 326 on the downstream side, it is more important to grasp whether or not the ball has entered the advantageous entry portion than to grasp the number of inflowing game balls. Therefore, even if the detection function of each game ball when a plurality of game balls pass through the detection area as a unit is deteriorated, at least the fact that the game ball has passed can be known, and the disadvantages caused by this can be found. Occurrence is avoided. In addition, the photo sensor is less susceptible to radio waves and magnetism than the magnetic sensor. Therefore, it can be expected that the crime prevention function will be further improved by applying a photo sensor to the detection sensor related to the advantageous ball entry portion. By the way, considering that the detection sensor 305 on the upstream side is provided with the function related to the prize ball, when the above modification is adopted, the magnetic sensor is applied to the detection sensor 305 on the upstream side and the downstream side is used. It is preferable to apply the photosensors of the detection sensors 325 and 326.

Further, at the above-mentioned branch position (intermediate portion 322M of the first downstream passage 322), a guiding state for guiding the game ball flowing into the first downstream passage 322 from the upstream passage 321 to the second downstream passage 323. A switching member 341 that can switch to a non-inductive state in which the same induction is not performed is provided. The switching member 341 is suppressed from protruding into the guide passage 320 (specifically, the first downstream passage 322) in the non-guided state, and by switching to the guided state, the first downstream passage 322 is blocked and the above-mentioned first. 1 It projects to a position where the game ball cannot reach the detection area DE1 (see the two-dot chain line in FIG. 16A).

To supplementally explain the arrangement of the switching member 341, an accommodating portion 336 for accommodating the switching member 341 is formed in the portion of the standing wall portion 332 facing the opening 335. The accommodating portion 336 communicates with the first downstream passage 322 through an open portion 337 formed in the upright wall portion 332. The opening portion 337 has a size that allows the switching member 341 to pass through, and when the switching member 341 is in the non-induction state, the opening portion 337 is closed by the switching member 341.

The switching member 341 is in a rotatable state because the shaft portion 342 provided at the upstream end portion of the switching member 341 is pivotally supported by the bearing portion formed on the base portion 331 of the passage forming unit 330. It is attached to the passage forming unit 330. Regarding the shaft portion 342 and the bearing portion, specifically, the switching member so that the rotation center axis of the switching member 341 is orthogonal to the direction in which the opening 335 faces and the flow direction of the game ball in the first downstream passage 322. The rotation center axis of 341 is formed so as to extend in the front-rear direction. The shaft portion 342 (rotation base end portion) of the switching member 341 is arranged at a position facing the opening 335. The switching member 341 extends to the downstream side of the first downstream side passage 322, and its tip portion (rotating tip portion) is located on the downstream side of the opening 335.

The switching member 341 is brought into contact with the game ball flowing down (falling) through the first downstream passage 322 when the switching member 341 is in the guided state from the downstream side of the first downstream passage 322. As a result, an induction inclined surface 343 having a function of guiding the game ball toward the opening 335 side while keeping the flow from the upstream portion 322U of the first downstream side passage 322 is formed. In the non-induction state, about half of the induction inclined surface 343 faces the opening 335 on the rotation base end side (upstream side), and about half of the rotation tip side (downstream side) is on both downstream side passages. It faces the standing wall portion 332D as a "partition portion" that partitions 322 and 323. Further, the induction inclined surface 343 is suppressed from protruding toward the opening 335 side, and the induction inclined surface 343 constitutes a part of the first downstream side passage 322 (specifically, the intermediate portion 322M). As a result, it is possible to suppress the variation in the fall path of the game ball passing through the intermediate portion 322M of the first downstream passage 322 in the non-induction state by the induction inclined surface 343.

At the time of switching to the induction state, the switching member 341 rotates around the rotation base end portion, whereby the rotation tip portion of the induction inclined surface 343 of the switching member 341 approaches the upright wall portion 332D. Will be displaced to. Then, when the rotation tip portion of the induction inclined surface 343 reaches a position close to the upper end edge of the upright wall portion 332D (specifically, a position slightly higher than the upper end edge), the rotation amount is maximized and switching is performed. Member 341 stops. In such a state, the induction inclined surface 343 is located on the extension of the upstream passage 321.

When the induction state is switched to the induction state in this way, the end on the rotation tip side of the induction inclined surface 343 is located below the end on the rotation base end side of the induction inclined surface 343, and the induction The inclined surface 343 is in a state of being inclined downward toward the entrance portion (opening 335) of the second downstream passage 323. Therefore, in the same guided state, the game ball flowing into the first downstream passage 322 from the upstream side passage 321 collides with the guided inclined surface 343 and moves along the guided inclined surface 343, or the opening 335. By reflecting to the side, it is guided to the second downstream passage 323 (opening 335).

If attention is paid to the function of guiding the game ball to the second downstream passage 323 in this way, the switching member 341 can also be referred to as "guidance means 341". Further, paying attention to the point of preventing the inflow of the game ball into the first detection region DE1 of the first downstream passage 322, the switching member 341 can also be referred to as a "shutter 341".

Behind the passage forming unit 330, there is an urging member 351 that urges the switching member 341 toward a position where protrusion to the guide passage 320 is suppressed, and a switching member that opposes the urging force of the urging member 351. A drive unit 350 is provided, which includes a solenoid-type switching member drive unit 352 that moves 341 to a protruding position, and a storage case 353 that houses these various configurations 351 and 352.

The switching member drive unit 352 is electrically connected to the main control device 162 and drives based on a signal output from the main control device 162. In the present embodiment, the switching member 341 is normally held in a non-inductive state by the urging force of the urging member, and when a special hit occurs in the lottery based on the winning of the right operating port 85, the switching member When the drive unit 352 is driven, the switching member 341 is switched to the induction state. That is, the inflow of the game ball into the second downstream passage 323 is allowed.

The details will be described later, but when the game ball that has flowed into the second downstream passage 323 is detected by the second detection sensor 326, the winning according to the lottery result based on the winning of the right operating port 85 is confirmed, and the first 1 When the game ball that has flowed into the downstream passage 322 is detected by the first detection sensor 325, the winning according to the lottery result based on the winning of the right operating port 85 is canceled. That is, the configuration is such that there is a difference in advantages and disadvantages in the subsequent game progress depending on which of the first detection area DE1 and the second detection area DE2 the game ball that has flowed into the guide passage 320 reaches.

Here, the operation of the opening / closing door 303 and the switching member 341 will be described. The opening / closing door 303 switches from the closed state to the open state by driving the variable winning drive unit 304 when a special hit occurs in the lottery based on the winning of the right operating port 85, and the switching member is synchronized with this. When the drive unit 352 is driven, the switching member 341 is switched to the induction state. On the other hand, the timing of returning the opening / closing door 303 and the switching member 341 to the initial state is set so as not to be the same timing. Specifically, the switching member 341 is first switched to the non-inductive state, and after a predetermined period has elapsed from the switching timing, the opening / closing door 303 is switched to the closed state. Therefore, the game ball that has flowed into the right side winning opening 302 does not necessarily reach only one of the first detection area DE1 and the second detection area DE2, but the first detection area depends on the inflow timing to the right side winning opening 302. It is configured to determine which of DE1 and the second detection area DE2 is reached. Specifically, the game ball that has flowed in immediately after the opening / closing door 303 is opened is easily guided to the second detection area DE2, and the game ball that has flowed in immediately before the closing of the opening / closing door 303 is easily guided to the first detection area DE1. The operation mode of the opening / closing door 303 and the switching member 341 is set in 1.

As described in detail above, in the configuration in which the game balls flowing down the guide passage 320 are distributed so as to cause a difference in advantages and disadvantages at the intermediate positions, ball clogging or the like may occur in the guide passage 320 (particularly at the branch portion). Then, there is a concern that the above-mentioned distribution will not be performed normally and the player and the game hall will suffer a disadvantage. It is assumed that such inconvenience is likely to occur due to the movement of moving parts such as switching members. In this regard, in the present embodiment, the occurrence of the above-mentioned inconvenience is suitably suppressed by devising the switching member 341 and the configuration related thereto. Hereinafter, the relationship between the movement of the switching member 341 and the game ball will be described with reference to FIG. 16A. In FIG. 16A, for convenience, the game ball that has flowed into the guide passage 320 is illustrated by a two-dot chain line. The switching member 341 normally switches in the order of non-induction state (initial state) → induction state → non-induction state, but in the following description, switching between the induction state and the induction state → non-induction state will be described first. After that, switching from the non-induction state to the induction state will be described.

When the switching member 341 is in the guided state, the rotating tip portion of the switching member 341 (specifically, the guided inclined surface 343) is arranged side by side with the lower end portion of the opening 335 (the upper end portion of the standing wall portion 332). It is arranged in the position of. The gap between the guided inclined surface 343 and the standing wall portion 332 is set to be smaller than the diameter of the game ball, and the game ball B1 moved along the guided inclined surface 343 is between the switching member 341 and the standing wall portion 332. Fitting in is preferably avoided. Further, in this guided state, the gap between the guided inclined surface 343 and the upper end portion of the opening 335 is set to be larger than the diameter dimension of the game ball, and moves along the guided inclined surface 343. It is avoided that the game ball B1 is sandwiched between the upper end edge of the opening 335 and the induction inclined surface 343. As a result, the occurrence of ball clogging in the guide passage 320 in the guided state is preferably avoided.

When returning from the guided state to the non-guided state, the switching member 341 rotates so that the rotating tip portion (downstream end portion) of the switching member 341 moves to the side away from the upright wall portion 332D. .. At this time, since the switching member 341 is displaced so as to pass through the region where the game ball cannot flow down in the guided state, the switching member 341 and the passage wall surface of the guide passage 320 (for example, the lower end of the opening portion 337). There is no game ball between the edge). Therefore, it is avoided that the return of the switching member 341 to the non-inductive state is hindered by the biting of the game ball.

Next, a case where the switching member 341 switches from the non-inductive state to the inductive state will be described. When the switching member 341 switches from the non-induction state to the induction state, the induction inclined surface 343 moves toward the side approaching the upright wall portion 332D as the switching member 341 rotates. When the game ball B2 passes beside the opening 335 and reaches the downstream portion 322L of the first downstream side passage 322 while the gap between the induction inclined surface 343 and the upright wall portion 332D is gradually becoming smaller, the same game The sphere B2 may be sandwiched (bite) between the induction inclined surface 343 and the upright wall portion 332D. If such a game ball B2 is bitten, the switching of the switching member 341 to the guided state is hindered. However, when the game ball B2 is bitten in this way, the game ball B2 is provided with a function of guiding the subsequent game ball B2 to the opening 335, and the switching member 341 is switched to the guidance state. A game ball that should be guided to the opening 335 at least is guided to the opening 335. That is, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of ball clogging or the like with the bitten game ball B2 at the head, and further preferably suppress the deterioration of the distribution function of the game ball in the guide passage 320.

However, it is not preferable that the game ball B2 bitten in this way remains in the guide passage 320 indefinitely from the viewpoint of improving the crime prevention function. More specifically, as described above, in the present embodiment, by comparing the number of game balls flowing into the guide passage 320 with the number of game balls flowing out from the guide passage 320, the remaining games in the guide passage 320 are compared. By grasping the number of balls, it is possible to suppress fraudulent acts such as intentionally reciprocating the game balls in the guide passage 320. Therefore, it is not preferable that the game ball continues to remain in the guide passage 320 as described above because it may hinder the improvement of the reliability of the crime prevention function.

In this respect, in the present embodiment, as described above, the switching member 341 is displaced so as to pass through the region where the game ball cannot flow down, so that the switching member 341 and the passage wall surface of the guide passage 320 (for example, There is no game ball between the opening portion 337 and the lower end edge). That is, there is nothing that prevents the switching member 341 from returning to the non-inductive state from the state in which the game ball B2 is bitten. Therefore, by rotating the switching member 341 so as to switch to the non-induction state, the induction inclined surface 343 moves to the side away from the upright wall portion 332. As a result, the gap between the induction inclined surface 343 and the upright wall portion 332 is widened, and the game ball B2 sandwiched between them flows into the downstream portion 322L of the first downstream side passage 322.

Since the game ball B2 whose flow has been stopped as described above passes by the opening 335 and misses the opportunity to flow into the second downstream passage 323, the game ball flows into the downstream portion 322L. As a result, the player or the hall manager will not suffer any disadvantages.

In this way, even if the game ball is caught between the switching member 341 and the passage wall surface, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of ball clogging or the like caused by the game ball, so that the distribution function in the guide passage 320 is preferably performed. Can be secured.

The storage case 353 is open to the passage forming unit 330 side, and the urging member 351, the switching member drive unit 352, and the like are housed inside the storage case 353. The drive unit 350 is screwed to the base unit 300 together with the passage forming unit 330, whereby the units 300, 330, and 350 are integrated. In the state of being integrated in this way, the open portion of the accommodation case 353 is covered by the passage forming unit 330 (specifically, the base portion 331), and the right variable winning device 83 is the drive unit 352 for the switching member from the outside. And access to the switching member 341 becomes difficult. Further, the guide passage 320 is also sandwiched between the base unit 300 and the drive unit 350 in the front-rear direction, so that the exposure of the right variable winning device 83 to the outside is suppressed, and the guide passage 320 is illegal. Access is restricted.

On the back side of the storage case 353, a vibration sensor 355 is attached so as to project rearward of the game machine. The vibration sensor 355 makes it possible to detect the vibration generated (added) to the right variable winning device 83.

As described above, in the configuration in which the game ball flowing into the guide passage 320 reaches either the first detection area DE1 or the second detection area DE2, there is a difference in advantages and disadvantages in the subsequent game progress, the pachinko machine 10 is used. It is assumed that the action of changing the destination of the game ball is performed by hitting or shaking. In this regard, in the present embodiment, by disposing the vibration sensor 355 in the right-side variable winning device 83, when such an act is performed, it can be easily grasped.

<Electrical configuration of pachinko machine 10>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

The MPU 602 is mounted on the main control board 601 provided in the main control device 162. The MPU 602 is a ROM 603 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 602, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when the control program stored in the ROM 603 is executed. It is an element in which a certain RAM 604, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like are built-in. It should be noted that a configuration may be configured in which a part of the functions of the MPU 602, for example, the function of the ROM 603 and the function of the RAM 604, are provided as another element.

The MPU 602 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. A power failure monitoring board 605, a payout control device 242, and various detection sensors (for example, detection sensors 305 and 270) provided in the main control device 162 are connected to the input side of the MPU 602. In this case, the power supply / emission control device 243 is connected to the power failure monitoring board 605, and power is supplied to the MPU 602 via the power failure monitoring board 605. In addition, as a part of the sensor group, a winning ball portion (payout support) such as a general winning opening 81, a lower variable winning device 82, a right variable winning device 83, a lower operating port 84, a right operating port 85, and a through gate 86, etc. A plurality of detection sensors provided in the ball entry section) are connected, and the MPU 602 of the main control device 162 makes a winning determination (ball entry determination) for each ball entry section. Further, in the MPU 602, a lottery for generating big hits and special hits is executed based on the winning of the lower operating port 84 and the right operating port 85, and a lottery for generating support is executed based on the winning of the through gate 86.

A power failure monitoring board 605, a payout control device 242, and a notification / effect control device 143 (specifically, a notification / effect control board 651) are connected to the output side of the MPU 602. A prize ball command is output to the payout control device 242, for example, based on the winning determination result of the winning ball unit corresponding to the winning. In this case, the command information storage area 625 of the ROM 603 is referred to when the prize ball command is output. Then, when the winning to the general winning opening 81 is specified, the prize ball command corresponding to the payout of 10 game balls is output, and when the winning to the variable winning devices 82 and 83 is specified, 15 A prize ball command corresponding to the payout of three game balls is output, and when a prize is specified for the lower operating port 84, a prize ball command corresponding to the payout of three game balls is output and the right operating port is output. When the winning of 85 is specified, the prize ball command corresponding to the payout of four game balls is output.

Various commands such as a change command, a type command, a change end command, an opening command, and an ending command are output to the notification / effect control device 143. In this case, the command information storage area 625 of the ROM 603 is referred to when outputting these various commands. Details of these various commands will be described later. It should be noted that each of the above commands is configured as information on a predetermined number of bytes, and includes various information as information on the predetermined number of bytes.

Further, on the output side of the MPU 602, the variable winning drive unit 82c of the lower variable winning device 82, the variable winning drive unit 304 of the right variable winning device 83, the driving unit 94 of the switching member 341, and the electric accessory of the right operating port 85. The electric accessory drive unit 91b for opening and closing the 91 and the main display unit 87 are connected to each other. Various driver circuits are provided on the main control board 601, and the MPU 602 executes drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits.

That is, in the open / close execution mode, the drive control of the variable winning drive unit 82c is executed in the MPU 602 so that the opening / closing door 82b of the lower variable winning device 82 is opened / closed. Further, when the electric accessory 91 is won in the open state, the drive control of the electric accessory drive unit 91b is executed in the MPU 602 so that the electric accessory 91 is opened and closed. Further, at each game round, the light emission control of the main display unit D is executed in the MPU 602.

The power failure monitoring board 605 relays between the main control board 601 and the power supply / emission control device 243, and monitors the DC stable 24 volt voltage, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply / emission control device 243. The payout control device 242 controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 224 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 162.

The power supply / launch control device 243 is connected to, for example, a commercial power supply (external power supply) in a playground or the like. Then, the operating power required for each of the main control board 601 and the payout control device 242 is generated based on the external power supplied from the commercial power source, and the generated operating power is supplied through a predetermined power path. To do. Further, the power supply / launch control device 243 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 110, and the game ball launch mechanism 110 (specifically, the solenoid 111) is driven when a predetermined launch condition is satisfied.

The notification / effect control device 143 drives and controls various lamp units 26 to 28 and the speaker unit 29 provided on the front door frame 14 based on various commands input from the main control device 162, and also controls the display control device 725. It controls. The notification / effect control device 143 has a notification / effect control board 651 on which an arithmetic unit MPU 661 is mounted, and the MPU 661 has a ROM 662 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 661, fixed value data, and the like, and a work. A RAM 663 used as a memory or the like is provided.

The display control device 725 executes the display control of the symbol display device 96 based on the command input from the notification / effect control device 143. In this case, the notification / effect control device 143 determines the variation display time of the symbol in the symbol display device 96 and the type of combination of the symbols to be finally stopped and displayed based on various commands input from the main control device 162. At the same time, the presence or absence of reach and the content of reach production are determined.
<About various counters>
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

The MPU 602 uses various counter information during the game to generate big hits and special hits, set the display of the main display unit D (that is, set the light emitting mode of the main display board 310), set the symbol display of the symbol display device 96, and the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, it is used when determining the presence or absence of the hit random number counter C1 used for the lottery for the occurrence of big hits and special hits and the high frequency support mode described later. In the hit type counter C2, the random number initial value counter CINI used for setting the initial value of the hit random number counter C1, the lower working port display unit DL and the right working port display unit DR of the main display unit D, and the symbol display device 96. A fluctuation type counter CS that determines the fluctuation display time is used. Further, the electric accessory opening counter C3 used for the lottery as to whether or not the electric accessory 91 of the right operating port 85 is set to the electric service open state is used.

Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, and CS is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time the counter is updated, and the counter returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in the lottery counter buffer 631 set in a predetermined area of the RAM 604. The RAM 604 is provided with a hold ball storage area 632 including a first result display unit hold area Ra, a second result display unit hold area Rb, an execution area AE, and a total hold number storage area. Then, in the reserved ball storage area 632, the values of the winning random number counter C1 and the winning type counter C2 are stored in chronological order according to the winning history of the game ball to the lower operating port 84 or the right operating port 85. It has become like.

More specifically, the hit random number counter C1 is configured to add 1 in order within the range of 0 to 599, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. In particular, when the hit random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the hit random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the hit random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The winning random number counter C1 is periodically updated, and is stored in the reserved ball storage area 632 of the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball wins the lower operating port 84 or the right operating port 85. More specifically, it is stored in the holding area Ra for the first result display unit of the RAM 604 when the game ball wins in the lower operating port 84, and the second result display unit of the RAM 604 when the game ball wins in the right operating port 85. It is stored in the reserved area Rb.

The value of the winning random number is stored as a winning / failing table (winning / failing information group) in the winning / failing table storage area 621 as the winning / failing information group storage means in the ROM 603. Here, the contents of the pass / fail table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 19, two types of winning / failing tables are set so as to individually correspond to the operating ports 84 and 85. That is, the winning / failing table for the lower operating port (the winning / failing information group for the lower operating port), which is referred to when a prize is generated for the lower operating port 84, and the winning / failing table for the right operating port 85 are referred to when a winning is generated. A hit / fail table for the right operating port (right / wrong information group for the right operating port) is set.

In the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the lower operating port is referred to in the lottery, as shown in FIG. 19A, the value of the random number that wins the jackpot (that is, the winning information) is "7" and There are two of "307". That is, among the values of the hit random number counter C1 of "0 to 599", "7" and "307" correspond to the jackpot results, and the others correspond to the missed results.

On the other hand, under the gaming situation in which the winning / failing table for the right operating port is referred to in the lottery, the value of the random number that wins the jackpot (that is, the winning information) is the same as the winning / failing table for the lower operating port. There are two, "7" and "307". In addition, among the values of the hit random number counter C1 of "0 to 599", "51 to 60", "151 to 160", ..., "551 to 560" correspond to the special hit results, and the others correspond to the special hit results. Corresponds to the off result.

Here, the difference between the jackpot result and the special hit result will be described. When a big hit result is obtained by a lottery based on the winning of each of the operating ports 84 and 85, the lower variable winning device 82 shifts to the open / close execution mode. On the other hand, if a special winning result is obtained by the lottery, the lower variable winning device 82 is not immediately shifted to the open / close execution mode, but the right to perform another lottery is granted, and the lottery is given. By winning the prize, the lower variable winning device 82 is shifted to the open / close execution mode as in the case of the jackpot result.

Specifically, when a special hit result is obtained, the right variable winning device 83 is first shifted to the open state. At that time, the winning game ball that has won the right side large winning opening 302 flows into the second downstream side passage 323 of the above both downstream side passages 322 and 323 to confirm the hit, and the lower variable winning device 82 opens and closes the opening / closing execution mode. Will be migrated to. In other words, if a special hit is won, the same result as the big hit is given to the player when the ball enters the second downstream passage 323. Focusing on the point that the hit is determined by entering the second downstream passage 323, the second downstream passage 323 can also be referred to as an "advantageous entry portion 323".

Next, the hit type counter C2 will be described. The hit type counter C2 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 29, reach the maximum value, and then return to 0. The hit type counter C2 is periodically updated, and is stored in the reserved ball storage area 632 of the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball wins the lower operating port 84 or the right operating port 85. More specifically, it is stored in the holding area Ra for the first result display unit of the RAM 604 when the game ball wins in the lower operating port 84, and the second result display unit of the RAM 604 when the game ball wins in the right operating port 85. It is stored in the reserved area Rb.

The distribution destination of the game result with respect to the hit type counter C2 is stored as a distribution table (distribution information group) in the distribution table storage area 622 as the distribution information group storage means in the ROM 603. Here, the contents of the distribution table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 20, two types of distribution tables are set individually corresponding to the respective operating ports 84 and 85. That is, the distribution table for the lower operating port (sorting information group for the lower operating port), which is referred to when a prize is generated for the lower operating port 84, and the distribution table for the right operating port 85 are referred to when a winning is generated. The distribution table for the right operating port (distribution information group for the right operating port) is set individually.

With reference to these distribution tables, the support mode is distributed in the electric accessory 91 of the right operating port 85 after the opening / closing execution mode is completed.

As the support mode in the electric accessory 91 of the right operating port 85, the electric accessory 91 of the right operating port 85 is compared in a situation where the game ball is continuously launched in the same manner with respect to the game area PE. Low-frequency support mode (low-frequency support state or low-frequency guide state) and high-frequency support mode (high-frequency support state or high-frequency guide state) so that the frequency of opening is relatively high or low per unit time. ) And are set.

Specifically, in the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the electric role open state in the electric accessory open lottery using the electric accessory release counter C3 is the same (for example, both are 4/5). However, in the high-frequency support mode, the number of times the electric accessory 91 is in the open state when the electric accessory open state is won is set more than in the low-frequency support mode, and one more opening. The time is set long. In this case, in the high frequency support mode, when the electric accessory 91 is won in the open state and the electric accessory 91 is opened a plurality of times, it is closed from the end of one open state to the start of the next open state. The time is set shorter than the one-time opening time. Furthermore, in the high-frequency support mode, the minimum secured time for the next electric accessory opening lottery to be held after one electric accessory opening lottery is set is shorter than that in the low-frequency support mode. Has been done.

As described above, in the high frequency support mode, the probability that the right operating port 85 will be won is higher than in the low frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, the probability of winning the lower operating port 84 is higher than that of the right operating port 85, but in the high frequency support mode, the right operating port 85 is more likely than the lower operating port 84. The probability of winning a prize increases. Then, when a prize is won in the right operating port 85, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the player plays the game while not reducing the number of balls held so much. be able to. This high-frequency support mode shifts to the low-frequency support mode when the number of games has reached the end reference number (specifically, 100 times) after the transition.

The configuration for increasing the frequency of the high-frequency support mode to be in the electric service open state per unit time is not limited to the above, for example, the electric accessory open lottery. It may be configured to increase the probability of winning the electric service open state in. Furthermore, the number of times of opening is increased, the opening time is lengthened, and the minimum securing time secured for the next electric accessory opening lottery after one electric accessory opening lottery is performed is shortened. (That is, shortening the one-time variable display time in the through-gate display unit DS) and increasing the winning probability, by applying any one condition or any combination of conditions, the low frequency support mode can be obtained. The advantage of the high frequency support mode may be enhanced.

In this pachinko machine 10, the distribution mode to the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode when a big hit result or a special hit result is obtained is the case where the winning is won based on the winning of the lower operating port 84. , It is different from the case where the winning is won based on the winning of the right operating port 85.

Specifically, under the gaming state in which the hit / fail table for the lower operating port is referred to at the time of the above distribution, as shown in FIG. 20 (a), the value of the random number that wins the high frequency support mode (that is, , Winning information) is 15 pieces of "0 to 14". On the other hand, under the gaming situation in which the distribution table for the right operating port is referred to in the above distribution, as shown in FIG. 20B, the value of the random number that wins the high frequency support mode (that is, the winning). Information) is 25 pieces of "0 to 24". That is, if a big hit is won by winning the lower operating port 84, it is distributed to the high frequency support mode with a probability of 1/2, and if a big hit or a special hit is won by winning the right operating port 85, it is distributed. It will be distributed to the high frequency support mode with a probability of 5/6.

In addition, if the result is a failure in the winning / failing lottery, the opening / closing execution mode is not entered and the support mode is not changed.

The variation type counter CS has a configuration in which, for example, 1 is added in order within the range of 0 to 198, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. The variation type counter CS determines in the MPU 602 the variation display time in the display unit DL for the lower operating port and the display unit DR for the right operating port of the main display unit 87 and the variation display time of the symbol in the symbol display device 96. Used. The variation type counter CS is updated once every time the normal processing described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal processing. Then, the buffer value of the variation type counter CS is acquired at the start of the variation display in the display unit DL for the lower operating port and the display unit DR for the right operating port and at the start of the variation of the symbol by the symbol display device 96. ..

The electric accessory release counter C3 is configured to, for example, add 1 in order within the range of 0 to 249, reach a maximum value, and then return to 0. The electric accessory opening counter C3 is periodically updated, and is stored in the electric service holding area 633 of the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 86. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the electric accessory 91 to the open state according to the value of the stored electric accessory opening counter C3. For example, if C3 = 0 to 199, the electric accessory 91 is controlled to the open state, and if C3 = 200 to 249, the electric accessory 91 is not controlled to the open state.

As described above, in the MPU 602, at least the buffer value of the variation type counter CS is used to determine the variation display time in the lower actuating port display unit DL and the right actuating port display unit DR. The variable display time table storage area 623 of the ROM 603 is used. Further, in the MPU 602, the stop result in the lower operating port display unit DL and the right operating port display unit DR is determined by using the value of the hit random number counter C1 and the value of the hit type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE. However, in making the determination, the stop result table storage area 624 of the ROM 603 is used.

<About various processes executed by MPU 602 of the main control board 601>
Next, each control process executed by the MPU 602 of the main control board 601 will be described. The processing of the MPU 602 is roughly divided into a normal processing that is started when the power is turned on and a timer interrupt processing that is started by interrupting the normal processing periodically. For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt processing will be described first. Then, the normal processing will be described. In addition to the timer interrupt processing and normal processing, the MPU 602 is activated by inputting a power interruption signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal), and is activated by the power interruption flag storage area (power interruption information storage) in various flag storage areas of the RAM 604. The NMI interrupt process for storing the power failure flag (power failure information) is executed in the means), but a detailed description of the process will be omitted.
<Timer interrupt processing>
First, the timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is started periodically (for example, at a cycle of 2 msec) by the MPU 602.

In step S101, reading processing of various detection sensors is executed. That is, the state of various detection sensors connected to the main control device 162 is read, the state of the detection sensor is determined, and the detection information (winning detection information) is saved.

After that, in step S102, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 604.

In the following step S103, the hit random number counter C1, the hit type counter C2, and the electric accessory release counter C3 are updated. Specifically, the hit random number counter C1, the hit type counter C2, and the electric accessory opening counter C3 are each incremented by 1, and when the counter values reach the maximum values, they are cleared to 0, respectively. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 604.

In the following step S104, a winning process for thru accompanying the winning of the thru gate 86 is executed.
<Prize processing for through>
Here, the winning process for through will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S201, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the through gate 86. When it is determined that the game ball has won the through gate 86, the process proceeds to step S202, and it is determined whether or not the bonus reserved memory number SN is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment).

If it is not determined in step S201 that the game ball has won the through gate 86, or if it is determined in step S202 that the value of the accessory holding memory number SN is equal to or greater than the upper limit value, the value of the electric accessory release counter C3. The main winning process is completed without storing.

On the other hand, on condition that the game ball wins the through gate 86 and the number of stored characters SN <4 is set, the process proceeds to step S203, and the number of stored characters SN is incremented by 1. Subsequently, in step S204, the value of the electric accessory release counter C3 updated in step S103 is stored in the first free storage area of the electric service holding area 633 of the RAM 604. After that, the main winning process is completed.

In the through winning process, a process for lighting the hold number display unit DH is executed. The light emitters corresponding to the display unit DH for the number of reserved items are sequentially turned on according to the number of stored items SN.

After that, in step S105, after executing the winning process for the operating port accompanying the winning of the operating ports 84 and 85, the timer interrupt process ends.

<Prize processing for operating port>
Hereinafter, the winning process for the operating port will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S301, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the lower operating port 84 (starting winning) based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the lower operating port 84. When it is determined that the game ball has won the lower operating port 84, in step S302, a prize ball command for paying out three game balls is set in the payout control device 242. In the following step S303, an external signal setting process is performed in order to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the game ball has won a prize in the lower operating port 84. In step S304, the value stored in the hold number storage area of the hold area Ra for the result display unit is read, and the start hold storage number RaN stored in the hold area Ra for the result display unit is set (hereinafter, the first). Start hold memory number RaN). After that, in step S305, information acquisition processing for storing each value of the winning random number counter C1 and the winning type counter C2 is performed, and the main winning process is completed.

When it is determined in step S301 that the game ball has not won the lower operating port 84, in step S306, whether or not the game ball has won the right operating port 85 (starting winning) corresponds to the right operating port 85. Judgment is made based on the detection status of the detection sensor. When it is determined that the game ball has won the right operating port 85, a prize ball command for paying out four game balls is set in the payout control device 242 in step S307. In the following step S308, an external signal setting process is performed in order to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the game ball has won a prize in the right operating port 85. In step S309, the value stored in the hold number storage area of the hold area Rb for the second result display unit is read, and the start hold storage number RbN stored in the hold area Rb for the second result display unit is set. (Hereinafter, also referred to as the second start hold storage number RbN). After that, the information acquisition process is performed in step S305, and the main winning process is completed.

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in both steps S301 and S306, that is, if the game ball does not win in either the lower operating port 84 or the right operating port 85, the main winning process is terminated as it is. To do.

The prize ball command set in steps S302 and S307 is transmitted to the payout control device 242 in the external output process (step S501) of the normal process described later.

Here, the information acquisition process in step S305 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S401, it is determined whether or not the start hold storage number N (RaN or RbN) set in step S304 or step S309 described above is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). If the start hold storage number N is the upper limit value, the information acquisition process is terminated as it is, and if it is less than the upper limit value, the start hold storage number N of the hold area for the result display unit corresponding in step S402 is set to 1. At the same time as incrementing, the value stored in the total number of reservations storage area (hereinafter referred to as the common number of reservations CRN) in step S403 is incremented by one.

In the following step S404, each value of the hit random number counter C1 and the hit type counter C2 updated in step S103 and the value of the variable type counter CS are set to the first of the free storage area areas of the corresponding result display unit hold area. Is stored in the storage area of, that is, the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages incremented by 1 in step S402.

That is, when the first start hold storage number RaN is set, each value of the hit random number counter C1 and the hit type counter C2 updated in step S103 and the value of the variable type counter CS are the first result. It is stored in the first storage area of the free storage area Ra of the display unit hold area Ra, that is, the storage area corresponding to the first start hold storage number RaN incremented by 1 in step S402.

When the second start hold storage number RbN is set, each value of the hit random number counter C1 and the hit type counter C2 updated in step S103 and the value of the variable type counter CS are obtained as the second result. The storage area is stored in the first storage area of the free storage area Rb for the display unit, that is, the storage area corresponding to the second start hold storage number RbN incremented by 1 in step S402.

After executing the storage process (acquisition process) in step S404, the hold command setting process is executed in step S405, and then the information acquisition process ends. The hold command acquired in step S405 is output to the notification / effect control device 143 in the subsequent normal processing (external output processing).

<Normal processing>
Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The normal process is a process that is started after the main process that is started when the power is turned on is executed, and in the normal process, the main process of the game is executed. As an outline, the processes of steps S501 to S506 are executed as periodic processes having a cycle of 4 msec, and the counter update processes of steps S508 and S509 are executed in the remaining time.

In the normal processing, in step S501, output data such as a timer interrupt processing or a command set in the previous normal processing is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence or absence of the prize ball command is determined, and if the prize ball command is set, it is transmitted to the payout control device 242. If a predetermined effect command such as a fluctuation start command is set, it is transmitted to the notification / effect control device 143. Further, the hold command set in step S404 is output to the notification / effect control device 143.

Next, in step S502, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the fluctuation type counter CS is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to 0. Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 604.

In the following step S503, a game turn control process for controlling the game in each game turn is executed. In this game time control process, a hit determination of a big hit or a special hit, a setting of a variation display of a symbol by the symbol display device 96, a display control of each display unit DL, DR on the side performing the variation display, and the like are performed. Details of this game time control process will be described later.

After that, in step S504, a game state transition process for shifting the game state is executed. Although the details will be described later, the game state shifts to the open / close execution mode, the high frequency support mode, and the like by this game state transition process.

In step S505, an electric service support process for driving and controlling the electric accessory 91 provided in the right operating port 85 is executed. In this electric service support process, it is determined whether or not the electric accessory 91 is in the open state, and the display control of the through gate display unit DS is performed. The details of the processing for electric service support will be described later.

After that, in step S506, the game ball launch control process is executed. In the game ball launch control process, the solenoid 111 of the game ball launch mechanism 110 is excited once in a predetermined period (for example, 0.6 sec) on condition that the launch permission signal is input from the power supply / launch control device 243. To do. As a result, the game ball is launched toward the game area.

In the following step S507, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next normal process has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the previous normal process. Then, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS are repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is reached.

That is, in step S508, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is added by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding area of the RAM 604. Further, in step S509, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the fluctuation type counter CS is added by 1, and when those counter values reach the maximum value, the counter values are cleared to 0. Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding area of the RAM 604.

Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S501 to S506 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant and fluctuates. Therefore, by repeatedly updating the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the hit random number counter C1) can be updated at random, and similarly. The variable type counter CS can also be updated at random.

<Game times control processing>
Next, the game rotation control process in step S503 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 26 to 28.

In the game rotation control process shown in FIG. 26, first, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode is in progress. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode flag (open / close execution state information) is stored in the open / close execution mode flag storage area (open / close execution state information storage means) in the various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604. The open / close execution mode flag is stored when the game state is shifted to the open / close execution mode in the game state transition process described later, and is deleted when the open / close execution mode is terminated in the game state transition process.

When the open / close execution mode is in progress, this game is performed without executing any of the processes after step S602, that is, the game round start process of steps S603 to S605 and the game round progress process of steps S606 to S609. Time Control processing ends. That is, in the open / close execution mode, the game round is not started regardless of whether or not the operating ports 84 and 85 have been won. If it is not in the open / close execution mode, it is determined in step S602 whether or not the game is being played. Specifically, it is determined whether or not one of the operation port display units DL and DR of the main display unit 87 is in the variable display or the definite display.

If it is not in the game round, the process proceeds to the game round start process in steps S603 to S605. In the game round start process, first, in step S603, it is determined whether or not the common hold number CRN is "0". When the common hold number CRN is "0", it means that the start hold storage number is "0" for both the lower operation port 84 and the right operation port 85. Therefore, the game times control process is terminated as it is. If the common hold number CRN is not "0", the data stored in the hold area Ra for the first result display unit or the hold area Rb for the second result display unit is set for variable display in step S604. After executing the data setting process of the above, and further executing the variation start process for starting the variation display in the operation port display units DL and DR and the variation display in the symbol display device 96 in step S605, the game round control process To finish.

Here, the data setting process in step S604 and the fluctuation start process in step S605 will be described in detail below.

<Data setting process>
First, the data setting process in step S604 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 27.

In the data setting process, first, in step S701, it is determined whether or not the second start hold storage number RbN stored in the hold area Rb for the second result display unit is “0”. When the second start hold storage number RbN is "0", the data setting process for the first result display unit of steps S702 to S707 is executed, and when the second start hold storage number RbN is not "0". Executes the data setting process for the second result display unit of steps S708 to S713. That is, the hold information related to the right operating port 85 has priority over the holding information related to the lower operating port 84.

Here, the case where the data setting process is executed is the case where the common hold number CRN is 1 or more as described above. In this case, in the data setting process, it is determined whether or not the second start hold storage number RbN is "0", and if it is not "0", that is, the hold information for variable display of the display unit DR for the right operating port. Is stored, the data stored in the hold area Rb for the second result display unit is set for variable display regardless of whether or not the first start hold storage number RaN is 1 or more. I did. As a result, when the hold information is stored in both the hold area Ra for the first result display unit and the hold area Rb for the second result display unit, the hold for the second result display unit corresponding to the right operating port 85 is held. The reserved information stored in the area Rb has priority.

In the data setting process for the first result display unit, first, in step S702, the first start hold storage number RaN of the hold area Ra for the first result display unit is decremented by 1. In the following step S703, the common hold number CRN is decremented by 1. After that, in step S704, the data stored in the first area of the hold area Ra for the first result display unit is moved to the execution area AE.

After that, in step S705, a process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the hold area Ra for the first result display unit is executed. This data shift process is a process of shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas in order to the lower area side, clearing the data in the first area, and from the second area to the first area and the first. The data in each area is shifted in the order of 3 area → 2nd area, 4th area → 3rd area.

In the following step S706, the second result display unit flag (second result display unit information) is set in the second result display unit flag storage area (second result display unit information storage means) provided in the various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604. If it is memorized, it is erased, and if it is not memorized, its state is maintained. The second result display unit flag is information for identifying whether the start of the fluctuation display this time is the display unit DL for the lower operating port or the display unit DR for the right operating port.

In the following step S707, a shift command (shift generation information) is set, which is information for causing the notification / effect control device 143, which is a control device on the sub side, to recognize that the data in the holding area has been shifted. In this case, from the command information storage area 625 of the ROM 603 to the information that the hold area targeted for the current data shift corresponds to the hold area Ra for the first result display unit, that is, to the lower operating port 84. A shift command including information on the correspondence is selected, and the selected shift command is set as a command to be transmitted to the notification / effect control device 143. After that, this data setting process ends.

The shift command set in step S707 is transmitted to the notification / effect control device 143 in step S501 in the normal process (FIG. 25). The notification / effect control device 143 executes a process for changing the display in the lower operation port hold lamp unit 98 of the variable display unit 88 in accordance with the decrease in the number of holds, based on the received shift command.

In the data setting process for the second result display unit, first, in step S708, the second start hold storage number RbN of the hold area Rb for the second result display unit is decremented by 1. In the following step S709, the common hold number CRN is decremented by 1. After that, in step S710, the data stored in the first area of the holding area Rb for the second result display unit is moved to the execution area AE.

After that, in step S711, a process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the holding area Rb for the second result display unit is executed. This data shift process is a process of shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas in order to the lower area side, clearing the data in the first area, and from the second area to the first area and the first. The data in each area is shifted in the order of 3 area → 2nd area, 4th area → 3rd area.

In the following step S712, the second result display unit flag (second result display unit information) is set in the second result display unit flag storage area (second result display unit information storage means) provided in the various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604. If it is not stored, the second result display unit flag is stored, and if it is stored, that state is maintained.

In the following step S713, a shift command (shift generation information) is set, which is information for causing the notification / effect control device 143, which is a control device on the sub side, to recognize that the data in the hold area has been shifted. In this case, from the command information storage area 625 of the ROM 603, it corresponds to the information that the hold area targeted for the current data shift corresponds to the hold area Rb for the second result display unit, that is, the right operating port 85. A shift command including information about what is being done is selected, and the selected shift command is set as a command to be transmitted to the notification / effect control device 143. After that, this data setting process ends.

The shift command set in step S713 is transmitted to the notification / effect control device 143 in step S501 in the normal process (FIG. 25). Based on the received shift command, the notification / effect control device 143 executes a process for changing the display on the right working port hold lamp unit 99 of the variable display unit 88 in accordance with the decrease in the number of holds. ..

<Fluctuation start processing>
Next, the fluctuation start processing in step S605 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 28. In the fluctuation start processing, a command is issued to the notification / effect control device 143 to start the fluctuation display in the display units DL and DR for each operation port of the main display unit 87 and to start the fluctuation display in the symbol display device 96. Set.

First, the hit / fail determination process is executed in step S801. In the hit / fail determination process, it is determined whether the value of the hit random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE corresponds to the jackpot result, the special hit result, or the miss result. Specifically, first, it is determined whether the winning destination is the lower operating port 84 or the right operating port 85. Then, the winning / failing table is selected according to the determined winning / winning destination, and it is determined whether or not the value of the winning random number counter C1 corresponds to the jackpot result by referring to the selected winning / failing table. If it does not correspond to the jackpot result, it is determined whether or not it corresponds to the special hit result. If it does not correspond to the special hit result, it is judged that it corresponds to the miss result. That is, it is not determined whether or not the value of the hit random number counter C1 matches the value corresponding to the deviation result.

The method of the hit / fail judgment processing is arbitrary. For example, it is determined whether or not it corresponds to the jackpot result, whether or not it corresponds to the special missed result, and whether or not it corresponds to the completely missed result. May be done respectively.

In the following step S802, the distribution determination process is executed. In the distribution determination process, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit / fail determination process in step S801 is a big hit result or a special hit result, and if the determination result is a wrong result, this process is terminated. On the other hand, when the result of the hit / fail determination process is a big hit result or a special hit result, it is determined whether the winning destination is the lower operating port 84 or the right operating port 85. Then, the above distribution table is selected according to the determined winning destination, and it is determined whether or not the value of the hit type counter C2 corresponds to the high frequency support mode by referring to the selected distribution table. .. That is, it is not determined whether or not the value of the hit type counter C2 corresponds to the low frequency support mode.

In the present embodiment, the hit type counter C2 is used to sort the hit types in both the big hit result and the special hit result, but the hit type is sorted. The configuration is optional. For example, the type of special hit result can be associated with the value of the hit random number counter C1. In this case, the type of the special hit result does not depend on the value of the hit type counter C2.

After executing the hit / fail determination process and the distribution determination process, in steps S803 to S811, for setting the stop result when the variation display executed by the operation port display units DL and DR in the current game round is terminated. Execute processing etc.

Specifically, in step S803, it is determined whether or not the result of the winning / failing determination process is a big hit winning. If the jackpot is won, the process proceeds to step S804, the open / close execution mode flag is set in the various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604, and then the process proceeds to step S805.

In step S805, it is determined whether or not the result of the distribution determination process corresponds to the high frequency support mode. As a result, when the high-frequency support mode is supported, the process proceeds to step S806 to execute the stop result setting process for winning the big hit (hereinafter referred to as the first big hit for convenience) corresponding to the high-frequency support mode. In the stop result setting process for winning the first big hit, the flag corresponding to the first big hit result is set. This makes it possible to identify that the game times this time correspond to the first jackpot result. The flag corresponding to the first jackpot result is cleared at the timing when the game round is completed and the transition process for ending the fluctuation is completed.

On the other hand, if the high-frequency support mode is not supported, the process proceeds to step S807, and a stop result setting process for winning a jackpot that does not support the high-frequency support mode (hereinafter referred to as a second jackpot for convenience) is executed. In the stop result setting process for winning the second big hit, the flag corresponding to the second big hit result is set. From this, it can be identified that the game times this time correspond to the second big hit result. The flag corresponding to the second jackpot result is cleared at the timing when the game round is completed and the transition process for ending the fluctuation is completed.

If the result of the winning / failing determination process in step S801 is not a big hit, the process proceeds to step S808 to determine whether or not the result of the winning / failing determination process is a special winning. If the special winning is won, the process proceeds to step S809, the lottery result confirmation mode flag is set in the various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604, and then the process proceeds to step S810. The lottery result confirmation mode flag is a flag that allows a prize to be entered in the second downstream passage 323 as the above-mentioned advantageous ball-entry portion by opening the right variable winning device 83 after a special hit occurs. The details of the flag will be described later.

In the following step S808, it is determined whether or not the result of the distribution determination process corresponds to the high frequency support mode. As a result, when the high-frequency support mode is supported, the process proceeds to step S811 to execute the stop result setting process for winning the special hit (hereinafter referred to as the first special hit for convenience) corresponding to the high-frequency support mode. .. In the stop result setting process for winning the first special win, the flag corresponding to the first special win result is set. From this, it can be specified that the game times this time correspond to the first special hit result. The flag corresponding to the first special hit result is cleared at the timing when the game round is completed and the transition process for ending the fluctuation is completed.

On the other hand, if the high frequency support mode is not supported, the process proceeds to step S812, and a stop result setting process for winning a special hit (hereinafter referred to as a second special hit for convenience) that does not support the high frequency support mode is executed. .. In the stop result setting process for winning the second special win, the flag corresponding to the second special win result is set. From this, it can be specified that the game times this time correspond to the second special hit result. The flag corresponding to the second special hit result is cleared at the timing when the game round is completed and the transition process for ending the fluctuation is completed.

If it is determined in step S808 that the special hit has not been won, the process proceeds to step S813. In step S813, the stop result setting process for the off result is executed. In this stop result setting process, the display data corresponding to the completely deviated result stored in the display table is set as the stop result. In each stop result setting process, the stop result in each display unit DL and DR when the variation display ends is set.

After executing the stop result setting process in any one of step S806, step S807, step S811, step S812, and step S813, the process proceeds to step S814. In step S812, the variable display time setting process is executed. Specifically, the variable display time is set in the variable display time counter area of the RAM 604. The value of the variable display time counter area is subtracted every predetermined period, and when the value becomes "0", the game round is terminated.

In the variation display time setting process, the variation display time corresponding to the value of the variation type counter CS is selected from the variation display time table stored in the ROM 603. In the variable display time table, one corresponding to the jackpot result, one corresponding to the special hit result, and one corresponding to the missed result are set. As a result, even if the values of the fluctuation type counter CS are the same, the fluctuation display time can be changed depending on the game result. As a result, the pattern of the variable display time to be set can be diversified.

After setting the variable display time, the process proceeds to step S815. In step S815, the fluctuation start command is set. The fluctuation start command includes information on the fluctuation display time and information on the game result (big hit result, special hit result, information on whether or not the high frequency support mode is supported, etc.). In the present embodiment, whether or not the reach display is performed is determined by the fluctuation display time, and the notification / effect control device 143 reaches based on the information of the fluctuation display time included in the fluctuation start command. Understand whether or not the display has occurred.

The fluctuation start command set in step S815 is transmitted to the notification / effect control device 143 in step S501 in the normal process (FIG. 25). The notification / effect control device 143 determines the content of the effect in the game round based on the received fluctuation start command, and controls various devices so that the content of the determined effect is executed. The content of this effect includes a variation display mode of the symbol on the symbol display device 96, and the determined variation display mode of the symbol is displayed from the notification / effect control device 143 to the display control device 725 as a display content command. It is output. The display control device 725 controls the display of the symbol display device 96 so that the variable display of the symbol corresponding to each game is performed based on the display content command received from the notification / effect control device 143.

After that, in step S816, the variable display of the pattern is started in each display unit DL and DR. After that, the fluctuation start process is terminated.

Here, with reference to FIG. 6 again, display modes in the display units DL and DR for each operating port will be described. As described above, the display mode of the main display unit D of the main display unit 87 is determined by the light supplied from the main display board arranged behind the main display unit 87. The main display board 310 is provided with 26 light emitting bodies 87a, and 10 of them are assigned to the display unit DL for the lower operating port. A variable display is performed by blinking these 10 light emitters 87a, and a stop pattern is displayed by finally turning on or off. As the stop pattern in the display unit DL for the lower operation port, the first jackpot result, the second jackpot result, and the missed result are set.

In addition, 10 light emitting bodies 87a are also assigned to the display unit DR for the right operating port, and variable display is performed by blinking these light emitting bodies 87a or the like. As the stop pattern in the display unit DR for the right operating port, the first jackpot result, the second jackpot result, the first special hit result, the second special hit result, and the missed result are set.

A plurality of stop patterns in each display unit DL and DR are stored in the stop result table storage area 624 of the ROM 603 corresponding to each result of the first jackpot result to the loss result, and the display mode is diversified. ..

In the present embodiment, in particular, the number of the display patterns of the stop symbols corresponding to the hit results corresponding to the high-frequency support mode and the display patterns of the stop symbols corresponding to the hit results not compatible with the high-frequency support mode are the same. .. This makes it difficult to determine whether or not the lottery result corresponds to the high frequency support mode by checking the display pattern of the stopped pattern.

A plurality of variable display patterns of each of the display units DL and DR are set in advance by the display table stored in the ROM 603, and the display table is referred to when determining the variable pattern.

<Game state transition process>
Next, the game state transition process in step S504 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode corresponding to the big hit result or the special hit result is in progress. If the open / close execution mode corresponding to the jackpot result or the special hit result is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S902. In step S902, it is determined whether or not the lottery result determination mode corresponding to the special winning result is in progress. That is, the lottery result based on the winning of the right operating port 85 becomes the special winning result, and it is determined whether or not the mode is switched to the mode in which the inflow of the game ball into the right variable winning device 83 is allowed.

In each of step S901 and step S902, it is determined whether or not the flags corresponding to the open / close execution mode flag storage area and the lottery result confirmation mode flag storage area provided in the various flag storage areas 635 are set. The lottery result confirmation mode flag is stored in the flag storage area by winning a special hit when a lottery is performed based on winning a prize in the right operating port 85.

If it is determined in step S902 that the lottery result determination mode corresponding to the special hit result is in progress, the process proceeds to the transition process for the special win in step S903. The transition process for this special hit will be described later.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S902 that the lottery result confirmation mode is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S904. In step S904, it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the variation display in each display unit DL, DR of one game round is completed. If it is not the timing when the variation display is finished, the game state transition process is finished as it is.

When the variation display is finished, in step S905, it is determined whether or not the game result of the current game times corresponds to the transition to the open / close execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode flag is stored in the RAM 604. If the same flag is not stored, the game state transition process is terminated as it is.

When any of the above flags is stored, "16" or "8" is set in the first round counter area RC1 in step S906. The first round counter area RC1 is a counter area for counting the number of times the large winning opening 82a is opened.

In the following step S907, the high-frequency support mode flag stored in the various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604 is erased, and the opening is set in the following step S908. The opening command set in step S908 is transmitted to the notification / effect control device 143 in step S501 in the normal process (FIG. 25). This opening command contains information on whether the mode is high frequency winning mode or low frequency winning mode. The notification / effect control device 143 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the opening / closing execution mode based on the received opening command, and controls various devices so that the content of the determined effect is executed. Further, the opening command is transmitted from the notification / effect control device 143 to the display control device 725, and the display control device 725 receives the opening command to display a display corresponding to the current opening / closing execution mode (for example, moving image display). ) Is displayed and controlled so that the symbol display device 96 is displayed. After executing the process of step S908, the game state transition process is terminated.

In the present embodiment, whether or not the high-frequency support mode is set is notified to the player during the opening display when the mode is changed to the open / close execution mode, but at what timing the notification is given. It is optional to do it. For example, the notification may be made during the opening / closing execution mode (round game), or may be notified to the player during the ending display at the end of the opening / closing execution mode.

Here, the transition process for special hits will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S1001, it is determined whether or not the right variable winning device 83 is open. Specifically, such a determination is made based on the driving state of the variable winning driving unit 304. If the right variable winning device 83 is not open, the process proceeds to step S1002. In step S1002, it is determined whether or not it is the opening timing of the right variable winning device 83. If a negative determination is made in step S1002, the main transition process is terminated as it is.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1002, the switching member 341 is switched from the non-induction state to the induction state in step S1003. Specifically, by exciting the drive unit 94, the switching member 341 is switched to the guided state, so that the game ball cannot flow into the first downstream passage 322, and the game is played in the second downstream passage 323. Make the ball guideable.

In the following step S1004, "1500" is set in the first timer area t1 provided in the RAM 604. The count value set here is decremented by 1 in a predetermined cycle (2 msec cycle).

After setting the value in the first timer area t1, the process proceeds to step S1005, the release command is set, and the release process of the right variable winning device is executed. The release command is transmitted to the notification / effect control device 143 in the external output process (step S501). Based on the received release command, the notification / effect control device 143 determines the effect when the right variable winning device 83 is open in the lottery confirmation execution mode corresponding to the special winning result, and the content of the determined effect. Control various devices so that In the opening process of the right variable winning device, the variable winning driving unit 304 is driven in order to open the large winning opening 83a. After executing the process of step S1005, the transition process for this special hit is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1001 that the right variable winning device 83 is open, the process proceeds to step S1006. In step S1006, it is determined whether or not the value of the first timer area t1 is "500". That is, it is determined whether or not 2 seconds have elapsed after switching the switching member 341 to the induction state. If it is determined that the value of the first timer area t1 is "500", the process proceeds to step S1007 to execute the return process of the switching member 341. In the switching member return process, the switching member 341 is switched to the non-inductive state by releasing the excitation of the drive unit 94. As a result, the game ball cannot flow into the second downstream passage 323, and the game ball that has flowed into the right variable winning device 83 at a subsequent timing is guided to the first downstream passage 322.

In the following step S1008, it is determined whether or not the value of the first timer area t1 is "0". That is, it is determined whether or not 3 seconds have elapsed after switching the switching member 341 to the induction state.

If the value of the first timer area t1 is not "0", the process proceeds to step S1009. In step S1009, it is determined whether or not the game ball has flowed into the second downstream passage 323 as the advantageous entry portion. Specifically, in the reading process of step S101 in the timer interrupt process described above, it is determined whether or not the detection sensor 305 provided in the right variable winning device 83 has detected the winning of the game ball. When it is determined in step S1009 that there is a prize in the advantageous ball winning portion, the opening / closing execution mode setting process corresponding to the lower variable winning device 82 is executed in step S1010. If it is not determined in step S1009 that there is a prize in the advantageous winning portion, or if the opening / closing execution mode setting process is executed in step S1008, the transition process for this special deviation result is terminated as it is.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1008 that the value of the first timer area t1 is "0", it means that the lottery result determination mode corresponding to the special winning result has ended. In this case, first, in step S1009, the closing command is set and the closing process of the right variable winning device is executed. The close command is transmitted to the notification / effect control device 143 in the external output process (step S501). The notification / effect control device 143 controls various devices so that the content of the determined effect is executed based on the received closing command. Specifically, when this process is executed, it means that the lottery result confirmation mode corresponding to the special winning result has ended, so that the effect corresponding to the end of the lottery result confirmation mode corresponding to the special winning result is executed. Will be done. For example, a message such as "Retry!" Is displayed on the symbol display device 96.

In the right-side variable winning device closing process, the variable winning driving unit 304 is put into a non-driving state in order to close the large winning opening 83a. In the following step S1001, the lottery result confirmation mode flag corresponding to the special hit result is cleared, and the transition process for the special hit is completed.

Returning to the explanation of the game state transition process (FIG. 29), when it is determined in step S901 that the open / close execution mode corresponding to the jackpot result or the special hit result is in progress, the jackpot result or the special hit result in steps S909 to S915 is displayed. Executes the process for the corresponding open / close execution mode.

Specifically, the process proceeds to step S909, and it is determined whether or not the waiting time for the opening has elapsed. If the waiting time for the opening has not elapsed, the game state transition process is terminated as it is. If the waiting time for the opening has elapsed, the lower variable winning device opening / closing process is executed in step S910.

In the lower variable winning device opening / closing process, when the lower large winning opening 82a is closed, the variable winning drive unit 82c is driven on the condition that the first round counter area RC1 is "1" or more. By doing so, the large winning opening 82a is opened. Further, when the large winning opening 82a is open, the variable winning driving unit is provided on the condition that the opening limit time has elapsed from the opening of the large winning opening 82a or the opening limit number has been won. The driving state of 82c is stopped, and the grand prize opening 82a is closed.

After executing the lower variable winning device opening / closing process in step S910, it is determined in the following step S911 whether or not the value of the first round counter area RC1 is "0". If the value of the first round counter area RC1 is not "0", the game state transition process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the value of the first round counter area RC1 is "0", the open / close execution mode flag is cleared in step S912.

After clearing the open / close execution mode flag in step S912, the process proceeds to step S913, and it is determined whether or not the hit result that triggered the open / close execution mode this time corresponds to the high frequency support mode. If a negative determination is made in step S913, the game state transition process is terminated as it is. If an affirmative judgment is made in step S913, the high-frequency support mode flag is set in the various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604 in step S914, and the number of games provided in the various counter areas 634 of the RAM 604 in the following step S915. "100" is set in the counter to end the game state transition process. By setting "100" in the game count counter, the high-frequency support mode is continued until the number of games in the high-frequency support mode reaches "100". The high-frequency support mode ends when the game times continue 100 times, and then the support mode shifts to the normal game state in which the low-frequency support mode is used. The number of times of high-frequency support continuation (limited number of games) is not limited to 100 times, and may be 1 time or more and less than 100 times such as 10, 20 times, and 30 times, and is 101 times or more. You may.

<Processing for electrical support>
Next, the electric service support process in step S505 in the normal process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 31 and 32.

As shown in FIG. 31, in the electric service support process, first, in step S1101, it is determined whether or not the support is in progress. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the supporting flag is stored in the supporting flag storage area provided in the various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604. The supporting flag is a flag that is stored when the electric accessory 91 of the right operating port 85 is opened, and is cleared when the electric accessory 91 of the right operating port 85 is returned to the closed state.

If the supporting flag is not stored, the process proceeds to step S1102, and it is determined whether or not the support winning flag is stored in the support winning flag storage area provided in the various flag storage areas 635 of the RAM 604. The support winning flag is a flag that is stored when the open state is won in the lottery for whether or not to open the electric accessory 91, and is deleted when the supporting flag is stored.

If the support winning flag is not stored, the process proceeds to step S1103, and it is determined whether or not the value of the second timer area t2 provided in the RAM 604 is “0”. If the value of the second timer area t2 is not "0", the main electric service support process is terminated as it is.

When the value of the second timer area t2 is "0", in step S1104, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the variation display of the pattern on the through gate display unit DS. If it is the end timing of the variable display, the process for supporting the main electric service is terminated after the off display is set in step S1105. By setting the off display, the variable display of the pattern on the through gate display unit DS of the main display unit 87 is terminated in the state where the off display is stopped and displayed.

If the value of the second timer area t2 is "0" and it is not the end timing of the fluctuation display, in step S1106, it is determined whether or not the value of the accessory hold storage number SN is larger than "0". If the value of the character hold storage number SN is "0", the main electric service support process is terminated as it is. If the value of the accessory hold storage number SN is larger than "0", it is determined in step S1107 whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is in progress, and in step S1108 it is determined whether or not the high frequency support mode is in effect. ..

If it is not the open / close execution mode and the high frequency support mode, the open lottery is performed in step S1109. Specifically, when the value stored in the accessory holding ball storage area is shifted and the value of the electric accessory release counter C3 shifted to the execution area is 0 to 190, the open lottery is won. Become. Further, "750" (that is, 1.5 sec) is set in the second timer area t2 at the same time as the open lottery. The second timer area t2 is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process is activated.

In the following step S1110, it is determined whether or not the result of the open lottery in step S1109 is a support winning. If the support is not won, the process proceeds to step S1112 without executing the process of step S1111. If the support is won, the support winning flag is stored in step S1111 and the second round counter provided in the RAM 604 is stored. After setting "3" in the area RC2, the process proceeds to step S1112.

In step S1112, it is determined whether or not the game count counter area is "0". The game count counter is decremented by 1 each time 1 game is completed in the high frequency support mode. If the number of games counter area is not "0", the main electric service support process is terminated as it is. If the number of games counter area is "0", the high frequency support flag is cleared in step S1113. In the following step S1114, the low-frequency support command (low-frequency support setting information), which is information for causing the sub-side control device to recognize that the support mode is the low-frequency support mode, is sent to the notification / effect control device 143. Set as the command to be sent. After that, the processing for main electric service support is terminated.

The low-frequency support command set in step S1114 is transmitted to the notification / effect control device 143 in the external output process (step S401). The notification / effect control device 143 transmits the low-frequency support command as it is to the display control device 725. The display control device 725 identifies that the support mode is the low frequency support mode based on the reception of the low frequency support command, and executes the corresponding process.

In the case of the open / close execution mode or not in the high frequency support mode, an open lottery is performed in step S1115. Specifically, when the value stored in the accessory holding ball storage area is shifted and the value of the electric accessory release counter C3 shifted to the execution area is 0 to 190, the open lottery is won. Become. At the same time as the open lottery, "14750" (that is, 29.5 sec) is set in the second timer area t2.

In the following step S1116, it is determined whether or not the result of the open lottery in step S1115 is the support winning. If the support is not won, the processing for main electric service support is terminated as it is. If the support is won, the support winning flag is stored in step S1117, and "1" is set in the second round counter area RC2, and then the main electric service support process is terminated.

When the support winning flag is stored, an affirmative determination is made in step S1102, the process proceeds to step S1118, and it is determined whether or not the value of the second timer area t2 is "0". If the value of the second timer area t2 is not "0", the pattern variation display on the through-gate display unit DS is being performed, and the main electric service support process is terminated as it is. When the value of the second timer area t2 is "0", the hit display is set in step S1119. As a result, the variable display of the pattern on the through-gate display unit DS is terminated with the hit display stopped and displayed. In the following step S1120, the support-supporting flag is stored, the support winning flag is cleared, and then the main electric service support process is terminated.

If the supporting flag is stored, the process proceeds to step S1121, the electric service opening / closing process for controlling the opening / closing of the electric accessory 91 is executed, and then the main electric service support process ends. The electric service opening / closing control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not the electric accessory 91 is open. Whether or not the electric accessory 91 is open is determined by whether or not the electric accessory drive unit 91b is in the driving state. If the electric accessory 91 is open, the process proceeds to step S1202, and it is determined whether or not the value of the second timer area t2 is “0”.

If the value of the second timer area t2 is not "0", the main electric function opening / closing process is terminated as it is. If the value of the second timer area t2 is "0", the process proceeds to step S1203, a closing process for controlling the electric accessory 91 to the closed state is performed, and the second timer area t2 is set to "250" (that is, 0.5 sec). ) Is set.

After that, in step S1204, after decrementing the value of the second round counter area RC2 by 1, it is determined in step S1205 whether or not the value of the second round counter area RC2 is “0”. If the value of the second round counter area RC2 is not "0", the main electric function opening / closing process is terminated as it is, and if the value of the second round counter area RC2 is "0", it is supported in step S1206. After clearing the middle flag, the main electric function opening / closing process is terminated.

On the other hand, if the electric accessory 91 is not open, a negative determination is made in step S1201 and the process proceeds to step S1207. In step S1207, it is determined whether or not the second timer area t2 is “0”. If the second timer area t2 is not "0", the main electric function opening / closing process is terminated as it is. When the second timer area t2 is "0", in step S1208, the opening process for controlling the electric accessory 91 to the open state is executed.

After that, in step S1209, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is in progress, and in step S1210, it is determined whether or not the high frequency support mode is in effect. When the mode is not the open / close execution mode and the high frequency support mode is set, “800” (that is, 1.6 sec) is set in the second timer area t2 in step S1211, and then the main electric service open / close process is terminated. On the other hand, in the case of the open / close execution mode or not in the high frequency support mode, after setting "100" (that is, 0.2 sec) in the second timer area t2 in step S1212, the main electric function opening / closing process is terminated. ..

As described above, in the present embodiment, the outline of the variation display mode of the symbol in the symbol display device 96 is determined by the main control device 162. Then, the notification / effect control device 143 is configured to determine the details of the variation display mode after specifying the outline of the variation display mode with reference to the command from the main control device 162.

Specifically, the main control device 162 determines the fluctuation display time based on the values of the hit random number counter C1, the hit type counter C2, and the fluctuation type counter CS. If the variation display time is "2 to 8 sec", the variation display mode of the symbol on the symbol display device 96 is "completely off", and if it is "10 sec", the variation display mode of the symbol on the symbol display device 96 is "normal reach A". If it is "15 sec", the variation display mode of the symbol on the symbol display device 96 is "normal reach B", and if it is "16 sec", the variation display mode of the symbol on the symbol display device 96 is "super reach A". If it is "17 sec", the variation display mode of the symbol in the symbol display device 96 is "Super Reach B", and if it is "18 sec", it is defined as "Super Reach C".

Hereinafter, the variation display control process executed by the MPU 661 of the notification / effect control device 143 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 33 and 34. The variation display control process specifies the outline of the above-mentioned variation display mode of the symbol, and in the process to be executed to actually display the variation of the symbol, the MPU 661 of the notification / effect control device 143 has a predetermined cycle (for example). It is executed as a part of the periodic processing started in 2msec).

<Variable display control processing>
In the variation display control process, first, whether or not the game is being played in step S1301, that is, whether or not the symbol display device 96 is executing the variation display of the symbol for one game or the definite display that clearly indicates the game result. Is determined. If it is determined that the game is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S1302, and it is determined whether or not the variation start command transmitted from the main control device 162 is received.

If a negative determination is made in step S1302, the variation display control process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1302, the variation start processing is executed in step S1303, and then the variation display control process is terminated.

Returning to the description of step S1301, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1301, that is, if it is determined that the game is in progress, the process proceeds to step S1304. In step S1304, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation end command transmitted from the main control device 162 is received. If a negative determination is made in step S1304, the variable display control process ends after the variable intermediate process is executed in step S1305. The variable mid-use process is a process of executing various effects and changing the determined effect in the game times started by the variable start process.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1304, the process proceeds to step S1306, the variation end process is executed in step S1306, and then the variation display control process ends. In the variation end processing, the variation display of the symbol and the effect being executed are terminated so as to correspond to the hold information related to the game round (confirmed display and stop display). Specifically, the symbol display device 96 is controlled so that the symbol is fixedly displayed. In such a process, the speaker unit 29 and the lamp unit 26 are driven and controlled to produce an effect corresponding to the final display. After that, the process for ending the fluctuation is terminated.

<Process for starting fluctuation>
Here, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 34, the variation start processing in step S1303 will be supplementarily described. The variation start process is a process for starting the effect for the game round based on the reception of the fluctuation start command transmitted from the main control device 162, and the reach display and the special described later as the effect for the game round. Hold notice effects such as notice effects are set. Here, the process related to the setting of the reach display will be described, and the process related to the setting of the hold notice effect will be described later.

In the fluctuation start processing, first, the fluctuation start command received this time in step S1401 is read, and the fluctuation display time information is specified from the command. As described above, the variable display time is associated with the outline of the production. Therefore, it is possible to specify the outline of the effect, for example, the presence or absence of reach occurrence from the information of the variable display time. In addition, the fluctuation start command includes information (win / fail information and type information) indicating the game result.

In step S1401, from the above-specified information, information on whether or not a jackpot / special win has been won, information on the type of the winning result if it is a winning result, information on whether or not a reach has occurred if it is a losing result, and variable display time. The information is grasped, and the grasped information is stored in the register of MPU661.

In the following step S1402, based on the information grasped in step S1401, it is determined whether or not the game result of the game times started this time is the game result corresponding to the big hit result or the special hit result. If it is a big hit result or a special hit result, in the following step S1403, an effect setting process for the big hit result or the special hit result (hereinafter, also referred to as “hit result”) is executed.

In the effect setting process for the hit result, the stop result for the hit result is determined (the stop result determination process is performed). In the stop result determination process, the stop result in which the same combination of symbols is established on one effective line is determined as the stop result of the main game.

The type of main symbol and the effective line that are stopped and displayed when a winning result is obtained are randomly determined by lottery or the like. Each valid line and address information are stored in the final stop line table stored in the various table areas of the ROM 653, and the final stop line determined by the above process is the final stop line address storage provided in the RAM 663. It is stored as address information in the area. At this time, the process of storing the determined stop result information in the stop result address storage area is executed. In the following description, the address information of the stop result determined by the various stop result determination processes is stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 663.

In addition, in this embodiment, there is no difference in the symbols displayed depending on the jackpot result and the special hit result, and there is a possibility of the jackpot result and the special hit result regardless of which symbol combination is displayed.

In the effect setting process for the hit result, the variation display mode of the symbol for the hit result is determined (the variation display mode determination process (effect pattern determination process) is performed). As already explained, when a hit result is obtained, the fact is notified via a reach display. In the variation display mode determination process for reach display, the variation display pattern table for reach display stored in various table areas of ROM662 is acquired, and the normal reach display corresponding to the variation display time of the variation start command received this time is acquired. Alternatively, the effect pattern of the super reach display is determined. In addition, a process of storing the determined address information of the variable display mode in the pattern address storage area of the RAM 663 is executed. Also in the variable display mode determination process shown below, the corresponding variable display pattern table is acquired from the variable display pattern table storage area of ROM 662, and the effect pattern corresponding to the variable display time and the game result is determined. Then, the address information of the effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determination process is stored in the pattern address storage area of the RAM 663.

If it is determined in step S1402 that the result is not a hit, the process proceeds to step S1404. In step S1404, it is grasped whether or not reach occurs in this game round. When reach occurs, the process proceeds to step S1405, and the effect setting process for generating reach is executed. In the effect setting process for generating reach, the outline of the effect and the combination of the symbols to be finally stopped are determined. Since the former is the same as the process of step S1403, the description is incorporated. Since this process corresponds to the out-of-reach, the stop symbol is determined so that the symbol combination does not correspond to the hit result. That is, the stop result in which the combination of the out-of-reach symbols is established on one effective line is determined as the current stop result. In this case, the type of combination of the out-of-reach symbols and the effective line 5 are randomly determined by lottery or the like. Further, in this determination, the same combination of symbols is not established on any of the effective lines, and the symbols in the same middle symbol row as the symbols forming the reach line are shifted forward or backward with respect to the reach line. The stop result on the effective line is determined so that the final stop is made at the stop position. After that, the process of storing the determined stop result information in the stop result address storage area is executed.

If it is determined in step S1404 that no reach has occurred, the process proceeds to step S1406. In step S1406, a combination of an outline of the effect for normal off and a symbol to be finally stopped is determined. Since this process corresponds to complete deviation, the stop symbol is determined so that the hit result and the corresponding symbol combination are not formed.

After executing any of the processes of step S1403, step S1405, and step S1406, the process proceeds to step S1407. In step S1407, the game round effect is started in order to execute the effect in the current game round. Specifically, a command prompting the start of the game rounding effect is transmitted to the display control device 725 for the symbol display device 96, and the speaker unit is based on the effect patterns determined in steps S1403, S1405, and S1406. The drive control of the 29 and the lamp unit 26 is started, and the production for the game round is started.

Here, the display contents of the symbol display device 96 (display screen 96a) will be described with reference to FIG. 35. FIG. 35 (a) is a schematic view illustrating the display effect executed in the low frequency support mode, and FIG. 35 (b) is a schematic diagram illustrating the display effect executed in the high frequency support mode. ..

In the low frequency support mode, as shown in FIG. 35 (a), the variable display and the stop display of the symbol are mainly executed in the entire area of the display screen 96a. Specifically, on the display screen 96a of the symbol display device 96, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 of an upper row, a middle row, and a lower row are set. Each symbol row Z1 to Z3 is configured by arranging a main symbol and a sub symbol in a predetermined order. Specifically, in the upper symbol row Z1, nine types of main symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in descending order of numbers, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. .. In the lower symbol row Z3, nine types of main symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending order of numbers, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. That is, the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol string Z2, nine types of main symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending order of numbers, and then between the main symbol of "9" and the main symbol of "1". The main symbol of "4" is additionally arranged in the above, and one sub symbol is arranged between each of these main symbols. That is, only in the middle symbol row Z2, 10 main symbols are arranged and composed of 20 symbols. Then, on the display screen 96a, the symbols in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are variably displayed so as to scroll in a predetermined direction with periodicity. Further, as shown in FIG. 14B, in the variable display area of the symbols on the display screen 96a, three symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of 9 of 3 × 3 is displayed. The individual symbols are stopped and displayed.

Further, in the variable display area of the symbol on the display screen 96a, five effective lines, that is, a left line, a middle line, a right line, a right-down line, and a right-up line are set. Then, the variable display is stopped in the order of the upper symbol row Z1 → the lower symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and all the symbol rows Z1 are formed in a state where a combination of symbols with the same number is formed on one of the effective lines. When the variation display of ~ Z3 is completed, it is notified that the above-mentioned jackpot result or special hit result has been obtained.

The mode of variable display of symbols in the symbol display device 96 is not limited to the above, and is arbitrary, such as the number of symbol rows, the direction of variable display of symbols in the symbol row, the number of symbols in each symbol row, and the like. Can be changed as appropriate. Further, the pattern to be variablely displayed by the symbol display device 96 is not limited to the above-mentioned symbol, and for example, only the numbers may be variablely displayed as the symbol, and the symbol without the number may be displayed. It may be composed of only the symbols included or not numbered.

To further explain the mode of the variation display of the symbols in the symbol display device 96, the pachinko machine 10 will perform the reach display as a stage before the combination of the corresponding symbols is stopped and displayed when the hit result is notified as described above. Is set to. The reach display (reach effect or reach state) is a game in which a symbol display device 96 capable of variable display (or variable display) of a symbol (picture) is provided and the variable winning devices 82 and 83 are opened. In a gaming machine in which the stop display result after the variable display is a special display result, after the variable display (or variable display) of the symbol (picture) on the symbol display device 96 is started, before the stop display result is derived and displayed. , A display state for making the player think that the special display result is a variable display state.

In other words, by stopping and displaying some of the symbols among the plurality of symbol rows displayed on the display screen 96a of the symbol display device 96, a combination of hit symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the open / close execution mode is established. It is a display state in which a combination of reach symbols that may be displayed is displayed, and in that state, a variable display of symbols is performed in the remaining symbol rows.

More specifically, as a preliminary step to end the variable display of the symbol, the winning symbol corresponding to the opening of the variable winning devices 82 and 83 is placed on the preset effective line in the display screen 96a of the symbol display device 96. A reach line is formed by stopping and displaying a combination of reach symbols that may form a combination, and in a situation where the reach line is formed, a variable display of symbols is performed by the final stop symbol sequence.

To give a supplementary explanation of the reach display based on FIG. 35 (a), in a state where the variation display of the symbol is first completed in the upper symbol row Z1 and then the variation display of the symbol is completed in the lower symbol row Z3. A reach line is formed by stopping and displaying the main symbol with the same number on any of the effective lines, and in the situation where the reach line is formed, the variation display of the symbol is displayed in the middle symbol row Z2. When it is done, it becomes a reach display. Then, when the open / close execution mode occurs, the main symbol having the same number as the main symbol forming the reach line is stopped and displayed on the reach line, and the symbol in the middle symbol row Z2 is displayed. The fluctuation display of is finished.

Further, in the reach display, in the state where the combination of reach symbols is displayed as described above, the remaining symbol rows are displayed in a variable manner, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen to reach the reach. Includes those that perform an effect, and those that perform a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on substantially the entire display screen 96a after reducing or hiding the combination of reach symbols.

In the high frequency support mode, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), the variable display area of the symbol is reduced to the corner of the display screen 96a. In the low-frequency support mode, the variable display area was reduced when shifting to reach display, whereas in the high-frequency support mode, the variable display area was reduced regardless of whether or not there was a shift to reach display. It is configured to be in a reduced state from the beginning.

Further, even when it is notified that the winning result is obtained by the symbol combination, the symbol combination is enlarged and displayed in the entire display screen 96a in the low frequency support mode, whereas in the high frequency support mode, it is enlarged. The enlarged display is not performed.

During the high-frequency support mode, the main flow is as follows: special hit result → lottery result confirmation mode → open / close execution mode, and during the lottery result confirmation mode, the ball enters the advantageous entry section 323 of the right variable winning device 83. With this as an opportunity, the transition to the open / close execution mode is confirmed. Therefore, on the display screen 96a, when a ball enters the advantageous ball entry unit 323, the character "V" is displayed as a message notifying that the opening / closing execution mode is entered. In the high-frequency support mode, the ultimate goal is to allow the ball to enter the advantageous ball entry unit 323, and the visibility is improved by displaying this in a large size on the display screen 96a. .. Further, even if a special hit result is obtained, the ball does not always enter the advantageous ball entry unit 323. Unlike the case of the jackpot result in the low frequency support mode in which the transition to the open / close execution mode is confirmed, by intentionally reducing the display of the game result, the ball does not enter the advantageous entry section 323. , Even if the transition to the open / close execution mode fails, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's motivation to play. Due to the difference in the flow of games for each mode, the variable display area is differentiated in size.

As already explained, as the effect related to the game, in addition to the effect executed in the corresponding game times as represented by the above reach display, the effect executed in the game times before the corresponding game times ( Hold notice production) is provided. By combining such various effects, diversification of game effects has been realized.

Next, a process related to the hold notice executed by the MPU 602 of the main control device 162, specifically, a process for setting the hold command (step S405 in FIG. 24) will be described. This process is configured to be executed as a part of the winning process (FIG. 23) for the operating port set as a part of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 21), and more specifically, the information acquisition process in step S305. That is, the hold command setting process is configured to be executed when a prize is generated in the operating ports 84 and 85. Hereinafter, the setting process of the hold command will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 36 to 38.

(Hold command setting process)
As shown in FIG. 36, in the setting process of the hold command, first, in step S1501, it is determined whether or not the winning target is the lower operating port 84. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1501, the setting process of this hold command ends after the first setting process is executed in step S1502. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1501, the setting process of this hold command ends after the second setting process is executed in step S1503. That is, in the hold command setting process shown in the present embodiment, different setting processes are executed depending on the winning destination of the game ball.

As shown in FIG. 37, in the first setting process, the pass / fail confirmation process is executed in step S1601. After executing the pass / fail confirmation process, the type confirmation process is executed in step S1602, and the variation display mode confirmation process is executed in the subsequent step S1603. Since each process of steps S1601 and S1602 is common to each process of steps S801 and S802 of the variation start process (FIG. 28), the description is incorporated.

In the confirmation process of step S1603, the fluctuation display time corresponding to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS is selected from the fluctuation display time table stored in the ROM 603. In the variable display time table, one corresponding to the jackpot result, one corresponding to the special hit result, and one corresponding to the missed result are set. As a result, even if the values of the fluctuation type counter CS are the same, the fluctuation display time can be changed depending on the game result. As a result, the pattern of the variable display time to be set can be diversified. In the present embodiment, whether or not the reach display is performed is determined by the fluctuation display time, and the notification / effect control device 143 reaches based on the information of the fluctuation display time included in the fluctuation start command. Grasp the outline of the variable display mode including the presence or absence of display.

After executing the process of step S1603, the process proceeds to step S1604. In step S1604, it is determined whether or not the current hold information corresponds to the jackpot result based on the result of the determination process in step S1601. If the pending information this time corresponds to the jackpot result, the process proceeds to step S1605.

In step S1605, it is determined whether or not the current hold information corresponds to the transition to the high frequency support mode based on the result of the confirmation process in step S1602. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1605, the process proceeds to step S1606, and the first-class hold command is set. This type 1 hold command is output to the notification / effect control device 143 in the external output process of the normal process (FIG. 25).

When the jackpot result corresponding to the high frequency support mode is obtained based on the hold information related to the lower operating port 84, it is either the 16R jackpot result or the 8R jackpot result. In the former case, the first-class hold command A is set, and in the latter case, the first-class hold command B is set (see FIG. 39 (a)).

If a negative judgment is made in step S1605, that is, if the jackpot result corresponding to the low frequency support mode is supported, the type 2 hold command is set in step S1607, and after the type 2 hold command is set. This first setting process ends. Returning to the description of step S1604, if a negative determination is made in step S1604, that is, if the current hold information corresponds to the off result, the process proceeds to step S1608. In step S1608, a third-class hold command is set, and the first setting process ends after the third-class hold command is set. These Type 2 hold commands and Type 3 hold commands are also output to the notification / effect control device 143 by the external output process of the normal process (FIG. 25), similarly to the Type 1 hold command.

As described above, when it is notified that the hold information related to the lower operating port 84 is out and corresponds to the result, the notification is largely divided into those that go through the reach display and those that do not go through the reach display. Be separated. In the process of step S1608, it is determined whether or not the variation display mode of the game times related to the hold information corresponds to the reach display based on the information grasped in step S1603. Then, when the hold information corresponds to the reach display, the type 3 hold command A is set, and when the hold information does not correspond to the reach display, the type 3 hold command B is set (FIG. 39 (a). )reference).

Next, the second setting process of step S1503 will be described with reference to FIG. 38. In the second setting process, first, the pass / fail confirmation process is executed in step S1701. Since the pass / fail confirmation process of step S1701 is the same as the process of step S801 in the fluctuation start process (FIG. 28) and the confirmation process of step S1601 in the first setting process, the description will be incorporated.

After executing the confirmation process in step S1701, the process proceeds to step S1702. In step S1702, it is determined whether or not the current hold information corresponds to the hit result (big hit result or special miss result) based on the result of the confirmation process in step S1701. If the hold information this time corresponds to the winning result, the second setting process ends after the fourth type hold command is set in step S1703. This type 4 hold command is output to the notification / effect control device 143 in the external output process of the normal process (FIG. 25).

When the hit result is based on the hold information related to the right operating port 85, the 16R jackpot result corresponding to the high frequency support mode, the 8R jackpot result corresponding to the high frequency support mode, the 8R jackpot result corresponding to the low frequency support mode, and the high Either the 8R special hit result corresponding to the frequency support mode or the 8R special hit result corresponding to the low frequency support mode. In this second setting process, these hit types are not confirmed (restricted). Further, when the winning result is obtained based on the hold information related to the right operating port 85, the confirmation of the variable display mode is also restricted. Therefore, type 4 hold as a common hold command without specifying which hit result corresponds to and what the variable display mode will be (regardless of the hit type or variable display mode). The command is set (see FIG. 39 (b)). Therefore, the Type 4 hold command does not include information that can specify the type of hold and the variable display mode.

Returning to the description of step S1702, if a negative determination is made in step S1702, that is, if the pending information this time corresponds to the off result, the process proceeds to step S1704 and the process of grasping the variation display mode is executed. To do. In the grasping process of step S1704, the fluctuation display time corresponding to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS is selected from the fluctuation display time table stored in the ROM 603. In the variable display time table, one corresponding to the jackpot result, one corresponding to the special hit result, and one corresponding to the missed result are set. As a result, even if the values of the fluctuation type counter CS are the same, the fluctuation display time can be changed depending on the game result. As a result, the pattern of the variable display time to be set can be diversified. In the present embodiment, whether or not the reach display is performed is determined by the fluctuation display time, and the notification / effect control device 143 reaches based on the information of the fluctuation display time included in the fluctuation start command. Grasp the outline of the variable display mode including the presence or absence of display.

In the following step S1705, the type 5 hold command is set (see FIG. 39B), and the second setting process is terminated after the type 5 hold command is set. The type 5 hold command is also output to the notification / effect control device 143 by the external output process of the normal process (FIG. 25) in the same manner as the type 4 hold command and the type 4 hold command. It should be noted that the type 5 hold command includes information on the variable display mode. As a result, in the notification / effect control device 143, it is possible to grasp whether or not the reach display is performed and the type by referring to the type 5 hold command. Based on this information (variable display time information described later), it is determined whether or not to perform a special advance notice effect as a gaze effect.

Here, with reference to FIG. 39 (c), the information group of the hold command will be supplementarily described. As described above, when the hold information is acquired based on the entry of the ball into the lower operation port 84 or the right operation port 85, the hold command notifies the fact to that effect, which is the control device on the sub side, the notification / effect control device 143. This is the command that is output when communicating to. However, this hold command includes not only information indicating which operating port 84 or 85 the ball has entered, but also various information regarding the hold information acquired as a result of the entry.

Specifically, it includes information on whether or not a jackpot or special hit is true (win / fail information), information on the type of the hit result (type information), and information on the variable display mode (variable display time information). It is composed. The notification / effect control device 143 refers to these various information and performs a hold notice effect at another game time preceding the corresponding game time.

Here, the information group included in the above-mentioned type 4 hold command is different from that of other hold commands. As described above, when the Type 4 hold command is set, the hit / fail information based on the hit / miss confirmation process is included, but the type check process and the variable display time check process are not executed, so the type information corresponding to the hold And variable display time information is not included.

In the type 4 hold command, dummy information unrelated to the actual hold information is set as the type information and the variable display time information. Specifically, for example, even if the type 4 hold command indicates the hold information for which the 8R special hit and variable display time information (13 sec) corresponding to the low frequency support mode is set, the type 4 that is actually set. The information included in the hold command corresponds to the 16R jackpot result corresponding to the high frequency support mode and the variable display time information (2 sec). For example, the type 4 hold command corresponds to the 8R special hit and the variable display time corresponding to the high frequency support mode. Even if the information (13 sec) indicates the set hold information, the information included in the type 4 hold command that is actually set is the 16R jackpot result corresponding to the high frequency support mode and the variable display time information (2 sec). ) Corresponds to. That is, although only the pass / fail information indicating that the result is a hit is consistent with the actual hold information, the other information is irrelevant to the actual hold information. With such a configuration, for example, it is possible to unify the information form of the held command.

As shown in FIGS. 39 (a) and 39 (b), information (presence / absence information, type information, fluctuation display time information) transmitted to the notification / effect control device 143 via a hold command that is not a dummy command, and fluctuation start. It matches the information (hit / fail information, type information, variation display time information) transmitted to the notification / effect control device 143 via the command. On the other hand, as for the type 4 hold command, which is a dummy command, since the contained information is false, the information transmitted to the notification / effect control device 143 via the hold command (whether or not information, type information, variation). The display time information) and the information (hit / fail information, type information, fluctuation display time information) transmitted to the notification / effect control device 143 via the fluctuation start command do not match.

Here, among the hold notice effects shown in the present embodiment, regarding the hold notice effect that is executed triggered by the hold information related to the lower operation port 84 during the low frequency support mode, when the hold notice effect is set / executed. Refer to the above type information and variable display time information. However, since the type information and the like of the variable start command transmitted at the start of the game and the hold command transmitted in advance match, there is no contradiction or other incompatibility in the advance notice effect. On the other hand, regarding the hold notice effect (special notice effect) that is executed triggered by the hold information related to the right operating port 85 during the high frequency support mode, the above type information is used when the special notice effect is set / executed. And fluctuation display time information is not referred to. That is, when setting / executing the special advance notice effect, the pass / fail information is referred to, but the type information and the variable display time information which are dummy information are not referred to. Therefore, even if there is a discrepancy in the type information and the variation display time information between the fluctuation start command transmitted at the start of the game and the hold command transmitted in advance, there is a contradiction or other incompatibility in the advance notice production. It is avoided to occur.

In the MPU 661 of the notification / effect control device 143, the special advance notice effect setting process and the special advance notice effect execution process are executed as the processes for the special advance notice effect. These processes are executed by the MPU 661 of the notification / effect control device 143 as a part of the periodic process. Hereinafter, the setting process for special advance notice effect will be described first with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 40.

(Setting processing for special notice production)
First of all, in the setting process for special notice production. In step S1801, it is determined whether or not a hold command has been received from the main control unit 162. If a negative determination is made in step S1801, the setting process for this special notice effect is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1801, the process proceeds to step S1802. In step S1802, it is determined whether or not the special notice effect is set. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1802, the setting process for this special notice effect is terminated as it is. If a negative determination is made in step S1802, the process proceeds to step S1803.

In step S1803, it is determined whether or not the high frequency support mode is in progress. If a negative determination is made in step S1803, the setting process for this special notice effect is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1803, the process proceeds to step S1804. In step S1804, it is determined whether or not the hold information (preceding hold information) related to the right operating port 85 exists. If a negative determination is made in step S1804, the setting process for this special notice effect is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1804, the process proceeds to step S1805.

In step S1805, it is determined whether or not the preceding pending information includes the corresponding one. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1805, the setting process for this special notice effect is terminated as it is. If a negative determination is made in step S1805, the process proceeds to step S1806 to execute the special notice generation lottery process. After executing the lottery process in step S1806, the process proceeds to step S1807. If the special notice effect is not generated in the lottery process of step S1806, a negative determination is made in step S1807, and the setting process for this special notice effect is terminated as it is. If a special notice effect is generated in the lottery process of step S1806, the process proceeds to step S1808.

In step S1808, it is determined whether or not the special advance notice effect of this time corresponds to a hit (big hit or special hit). If an affirmative judgment is made in step S1808, a special notice effect corresponding to a hit is set in step S1809. In the present embodiment, as special notice effects, a first special notice effect that clearly indicates that the special notice effect will be won when the special notice effect occurs and a second special notice effect that may be missed are provided. In the process of step S1809, either the first special notice effect or the second special notice effect is set.

If a negative determination is made in step S1808, a special notice effect corresponding to the disconnection is set in step S1810. In the process of step S1810, the second special advance notice effect is set. In the present embodiment, the reliability of the hit result when the first special notice effect occurs is 100%, and the reliability of the hit result when the second special notice effect occurs is about 70%. As a whole, when a special notice effect occurs, it is easy to lead to a hit result.

Under these circumstances, it can be said that the first special notice production and the second special notice production include information on whether or not they are correct. The first special notice effect and the second special effect do not include any information regarding which of the high-frequency support mode and the low-frequency support mode the corresponding hold corresponds to. In the first place, since the notification / effect control device 143 itself does not grasp the type of hit, it is impossible for the player to grasp the type of hit described above by looking at the first special effect and the second special effect. It has become.

Here, the special advance notice effect does not always occur with the same probability, but the probability of occurrence changes according to the progress of the game in the high frequency support mode. Specifically, when the generated lottery is performed in the lottery process in step S1806, the number of games executed during the high frequency support mode is taken into consideration. Hereinafter, the special notice generation lottery process in step S1806 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 41 (a).

In the special notice generation lottery process, first, in step S1901, it is determined whether or not the number of game times executed after the high-frequency support mode is set has reached the first specified number of times (50 times in this embodiment). To do. If a negative determination is made in step S1901, that is, if the number of game times executed after the transition to the high frequency support mode is 0 to 49, the process proceeds to step S1902 and the first lottery process is executed. As shown in FIG. 41 (b), in the first lottery process, if there is a big hit or a special hit, there is a 50% chance that the lottery will be won, and if there is a loss, there is a 50% chance that the lottery will occur. Will be elected. Since the probability of winning and the probability of losing are both about 1/2 (see FIG. 19), the probability that the special advance notice effect will lead to a winning result is about 50%.

Returning to the description of FIG. 41 (a) again, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1901, the process proceeds to step S1903. In step S1903, it is determined whether or not the number of game times executed after the high-frequency support mode is set has reached the second specified number of times (70 times in the present embodiment), which is larger than the first specified number of times. If a negative determination is made in step S1903, that is, if the number of game times executed after the transition to the high frequency support mode is 50 to 69, the second lottery process is executed in step S1904. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1903, that is, if the number of game times executed after the transition to the high frequency support mode is 70 to 99, the third lottery process is executed in step S1905.

As shown in FIG. 41 (b), in the second lottery process, if there is a big hit or a special hit, there is a 70% probability that the lottery will be won, and if there is a loss, there is a 30% chance that the lottery will occur. Will be elected. That is, when the number of games executed in the high-frequency support mode reaches the first specified number of times, that is, when the second lottery process is selected as the lottery process, the probability of occurrence of the special notice effect is high. It will increase and the reliability of the special notice production will also increase.

In the third lottery process, if it is a big hit or a special hit, there is a 100% chance that the generated lottery will be won, and if it is not, there is a 0% chance that the generated lottery will not be won. That is, when the number of games executed in the high frequency support mode reaches the second specified number of times, that is, when the third lottery process is selected as the lottery process, the probability of occurrence of the special notice effect is high. It will be further increased and the reliability of the special notice production will be further increased.

During the high-frequency support mode, the electric accessory 91 assists the ball from entering the right operating port 85 by continuing to launch the game ball toward the right route. Since a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by entering the right operating port 85, the game can be advanced while suppressing the consumption (investment) of the balls held. In particular, a through gate 86 is arranged upstream of the right operating port 85, specifically, in the middle of the flow path of the game ball toward the right operating port 85, and the game that has passed (entered) the through gate 86. The sphere is configured to face the right operating port 85 (see FIG. 4). As described above, the passage of the through gate 86 triggers the switching of the electric accessory 91 attached to the right operating port 85 to the auxiliary state, that is, the trigger for entering the ball into the right operating port 85. Therefore, by continuously firing the game ball to the right route, it is possible to suppress the generation of waste balls and efficiently generate the ball entering the right operating port 85.

However, the number of game balls paid out is larger than the number of game balls consumed. Therefore, the later the timing of the hit result, the smaller the number of balls held. The fact that the number of balls held continues to decrease despite the favorable situation can be a factor that reduces the player's willingness to play.

Here, the number of pending information that can be stored for the right operating port 85 is four, but if it is possible to grasp that it will be a hit before reaching the corresponding game times, it is possible to suppress the useless launch of the game ball. Can be done. In the present embodiment, the number of game times executed in the high-frequency support mode increases, so that there is a high possibility that a special hold notice corresponding to the hit will occur. In other words, as the game progresses, the timing at which the notification of winning is made earlier. With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the number of balls held and to suppress the decrease in the player's willingness to play during the high frequency support mode. Hereinafter, the execution process for the special advance notice effect executed by the MPU 661 of the notification / effect control device 143 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 42.

(Execution processing for special notice production)
In the execution process for the special advance notice effect, first, in step S2001, it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the special advance notice effect. In the present embodiment, the start timing of the special advance notice effect is mainly set to be the timing at which the hold command is received, but by displaying the character or the like on the display screen 96a of the symbol display device 96. Due to the nature of starting the special hold notice, the start of the special hold notice will be restricted depending on the timing of receiving the hold command and the progress of the display effect in the game. For example, if two symbol strings are stopped and displayed at the timing when the hold command is received, the start of the special hold notice in the game round is restricted, and the special hold notice starts until the start timing of the next game round. Will be carried over (delayed). If a negative determination is made in step S2001, the execution process for this special notice effect is terminated as it is.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S2001, the process proceeds to step S2002. In step S2002, when the special advance notice effect is started, the number of remaining steps that can be executed by the corresponding game times is grasped. The special advance notice effect shown in the present embodiment is a step-up type effect in which the content of the effect is updated each time the game is played. In consideration of the number of remaining steps grasped in step S2002, in the following step S2003, the effect mode of the special notice effect is determined. Specifically, the process of moving up the starting point by eliminating the excess steps is performed. After executing the determination process of step S2003, the start process of the special notice effect is executed in step S2004, and the execution process for the special notice effect ends.

Here, the flow of the special notice effect will be described with reference to FIG. 43. FIG. 43 is a timing chart illustrating the flow of the special notice effect (the second special notice effect).

At the timing of t1 when the ball enters the right operating port 85 under the situation where the support mode is the high frequency support mode, the number of holds related to the right operating port 85 is "3", which is still the upper limit. Has not been reached. Therefore, the hold information is acquired triggered by the ball entering at the timing of t1, and the hold command is output from the main control device 162 to the notification / effect control device 143. When the notification / effect control device 143 wins the lottery for generating the special hold notice based on this hold command, the special notice effect is started from the timing of t1. At the timing of t1, each symbol sequence is still being displayed in a variable manner, so that it is not affected by the above start regulation.

When the special notice effect is started, a character image imitating a girl is displayed at the lower right of the display screen 96a of the symbol display device 96 (first step). As a result, the player is notified that the special notice effect has started. The special advance notice effect shown in this embodiment is a step-up type with a maximum of 5 steps, and it is clearly shown that the number of remaining steps is "5" when a girl appears in the lower right.

At the timing of t2 when the game moves to the next game, the girl displayed in the lower right straddles the broom (second step), and at the timing of t3 when the game progresses further, the girl straddles the broom and moves to the left. Start moving toward (third step). At the timing of t4 when the next game round is started, the girl crosses the center of the display screen 96a (4th step), and at the timing of t5 when the game round related to the corresponding hold starts, a character imitating a fairy is at the lower left of the display screen 96a. The image is displayed (fifth step). That is, when the fairy is displayed, the player is notified that the corresponding hold, which triggered a series of special notice effects, has been reached.

Here, if the girl catches a fairy, it shifts to the reach display. The corresponding hold illustrated in FIG. 43 corresponds to the special hit result. Therefore, at the timing of t6, the girl catches the fairy and shifts to the reach display. As mentioned above, the special notice production is from the time the girl is displayed until the fairy is caught. By the way, if it does not shift to the reach display (when it is a production of Gase corresponding to the off result), the fairy is missed and the shift to the reach display is avoided.

In addition, although the case where 5 steps can be secured is illustrated in FIG. 43, there may be a case where it is not possible to secure an opportunity to execute the 5 steps until the corresponding hold due to circumstances such as insufficient number of hold information. .. In such a case, some steps are omitted in the order of 1st step → 2nd step → 3rd step ... Depending on the shortage.

After catching the fairy, the transformation effect is started as a display effect corresponding to the reach display. In the game times corresponding to the hit result, it was clarified that the girl succeeded in transforming and the result was a hit, and in the game times not corresponding to the hit result, the transformation failed and the result was lost. Be specified. At the timing of t7, the symbol combination corresponding to the hit result is stopped and displayed, and at the same time, the displayed character image is updated to the image after successful transformation.

The corresponding game times illustrated in FIG. 43 correspond to the special hit results. Therefore, on the display screen 96a, the display corresponding to the transition to the lottery result confirmation mode is started. Specifically, the display is switched so that the character image imitating a girl and the character V corresponding to the transition to the open / close execution mode are alternately displayed in the center of the display screen 96a.

After that, the right variable winning device 83 is opened at the timing of t8, and when a ball enters the advantageous ball-entry unit 323 at the timing of t9, the letter V is stopped and displayed on the display screen 96a, and the opening / closing execution mode is entered. It will be notified that the transition will occur.

In the configuration in which the predetermined hit type is determined based on the winning of the right variable winning device 83 (advantageous winning portion 323), the right side is assumed to aim only at the hit corresponding to the high frequency support mode. If the launch of the game ball toward the variable winning device 83 can be controlled, the hits can be forcibly made continuous. In this regard, neither the special advance notice effect in the present embodiment nor the display effect in the corresponding game times includes information on the hit type. Therefore, the player cannot grasp the hit type by looking at the content of the display effect. Therefore, it is difficult to make the hits continuous by intentionally avoiding the entry into the advantageous entry section 323 by looking at the contents of the effect.

In particular, in a configuration in which a hit is suggested in advance by a special advance notice effect, a time grace occurs before the corresponding game round (opening of the right variable winning device 83). Therefore, the above action tends to be easy. That is, if the special notice effect includes information on the type, the information can be easily used, which may cause a disadvantage to the game hall. Here, the hold command that triggers the special notice effect does not even include information for grasping the hit type in the first place. Therefore, such information does not affect the special notice production.

In the configuration in which the main control device 162 informs the notification / effect control device 143, which is the control device on the sub side, of the information related to the corresponding game in advance, the possibility that the information is leaked for some reason cannot be denied. If information on the type of hit is included based on the information, there is a concern that this information may be easily targeted as a stepping stone for fraudulent activity. In this respect, since the hold command is not given information about the hit type as described above, it is possible to preferably suppress the act of illegally acquiring the hold command and grasping the hit type in advance.

According to the first embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

In the pachinko machine 10 shown in the present embodiment, hold information (corresponding to "special information") is acquired when a ball enters the right operating port 85 (corresponding to the "starting ball entry section"). Will be done. If a winning result is obtained in a lottery with reference to the hold information (specifically, the acquired value of the winning random number counter C1), the type (corresponding to high frequency support mode / corresponding to low frequency support mode) is tentatively determined. Will be done. With this as an opportunity, the right variable winning device 83 (advantageous winning ball portion 323) is switched to the accepting state, and when the game ball enters the right variable winning device 83 within the valid period, the lottery result is confirmed. .. As a result, the mode is switched to the support mode corresponding to the above-mentioned hit result via the open / close execution mode.

In a gaming machine in which the type of hit determined in advance is determined by entering the right variable winning device 83 (advantageous winning portion 323), the right side is intentionally avoided to avoid a disadvantageous hit. If it becomes possible to avoid entering the variable winning device 83, many benefits that would not otherwise be obtained will be enjoyed, and the disadvantage suffered by the game hall will be enormous. In particular, in the configuration in which the information related to the later game times (corresponding game times) is first issued by the first identification, it is easy to secure the preparation period for advancing the game in the above-described manner before the corresponding game times are executed. Become.

In this respect, in the present embodiment, when a hit result is obtained, identification based on individual information other than the acquired value of the hit random number counter C1 (hereinafter referred to as “first specification”) is permitted, and when a hit result is obtained. Has a configuration in which the destination identification based on individual information other than the acquired value of the hit random number counter C1 is restricted. Therefore, even if the information specified in advance of the corresponding game is put out first, it becomes difficult to grasp / estimate the type of hit based on the information, and the occurrence of the above inconvenience can be suitably suppressed. .. Therefore, by performing a special advance notice effect (corresponding to "special notification") using the previously specified information, it is possible to improve the degree of attention to the game and preferably suppress the occurrence of the above-mentioned inconvenience caused by it. In the case of a deviation result, the fluctuation display time information is specified based on the acquired value of the fluctuation type counter CS (for example, the presence / absence of reach display is specified), and the information is provided to the notification / effect control device 143 by the hold command. Will be done. In the notification / effect control device 143, it is possible to determine whether or not the special advance notice effect is possible with reference to the previously specified variation display time information. Therefore, for example, it is preferable that a special advance notice effect (look-ahead effect) triggered by the corresponding game times that does not support reach display (completely off correspondence) occurs, which is a factor that lowers the degree of attention to the special advance notice effect itself. Can be avoided.

Incidentally, in order to realize the above-mentioned restriction function, the information (presence / absence information, type information, fluctuation display time information) output from the main control device 162 to the notification / effect control device 143 is not restricted, and the information to be used is notified. It is also possible to have a configuration in which the effect control device 143 selects, that is, a configuration in which the limiting function is ported to the notification / effect control device 143. However, in such a configuration, the reliability of the gaming machine may decrease. Specifically, if information is leaked in the process of sending the information to the notification / effect control device 143, it may be possible to specify the type from the leaked information. Furthermore, there is a possibility that such information may be illegally acquired. In this regard, as shown in the above embodiment, when the hold command is set in the main control device 162, the identification based on the individual information other than the acquired value of the random number counter C1, that is, the identification of the type information and the variation display time information. By adopting a configuration that does not perform itself, the above-mentioned decrease in reliability can be suitably suppressed.

In the configuration in which the special advance notice effect is performed based on the hold command transmitted from the main control device 162, when the information output form of the hold command transmitted from the main control device 162 to the effect control device 143 becomes different, the notification / effect is performed. Confirmation of information in the effect control device 143 becomes complicated. Therefore, if the hit type counter C2 and the variable type counter CS are not specified, a dummy command (corresponding to "correspondence information") including dummy information (corresponding to "alternative information") is transmitted. , It is possible to avoid changing the information output form at each transmission. By unifying the information output form in this way, the control load can be suitably relaxed.

In a configuration in which a special notice effect is performed based on information specified in advance of the corresponding game times, the larger the amount of information provided, the more detailed and diverse notifications can be performed. However, in the case where the hold command includes dummy information as described above, if the mode of the special notice effect is determined with reference to the dummy information, the special notice is given in a manner far from the actual one. The production can be performed. It is feared that such a special notification may be a factor that confuses the player and lowers the player's attention to the special notification. In this regard, as shown in the present embodiment, the occurrence of the above-mentioned inconvenience can be suitably avoided by adopting a configuration in which only the hit / fail information is referred to when determining the mode of the special notice effect.

<Second Embodiment>
In the first embodiment described above, the conditions for generating the special advance notice effect change according to the number of games executed during the high-frequency support mode. Specifically, the generation condition is relaxed when the number of games reaches the first specified number of times, and the generation condition is further relaxed when the number of games reaches the second specified number of times. The configuration of the present embodiment is different from that of the first embodiment in that the number of games in which the occurrence conditions change is not a fixed type but a variable type. Hereinafter, the differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described with reference to the schematic view of FIG. 44.

As shown in FIG. 44 (a), the first type notice mode to the fourth type notice mode are provided as the notice modes in the present embodiment. In the type 1 notice mode, "50" times are set as the first specified number of times and "70" times are set as the second specified number of times. In the type 2 notice mode, "30" times are set as the first specified number of times and "50" times are set as the second specified number of times, and each specified number of times is lower than that of the first type notice mode. Therefore, in the case of a big hit or a special hit, the timing of notification is earlier in the type 2 notice mode than in the type 1 notice mode.

In the type 3 notice mode, "10" times are set as the first specified number of times and "30" times are set as the second specified number of times, and each specified number of times is further reduced as compared with the type 2 notice mode. Therefore, in the case of a big hit or a special hit, the timing of notification is earlier in the type 3 notice mode than in the type 1 notice mode and the type 2 notice mode.

In the type 4 notice mode, "0" times are set as the first specified number of times and "0" times are set as the second specified number of times, and each specified number of times is further reduced as compared with the type 3 notice mode. That is, in the type 4 notice mode, when a big hit or a special hit is made, it is immediately announced. As a result, the type 4 notice mode is notified at an earlier timing than the type 1 notice mode to the type 3 notice mode.

As described above, even in the high frequency support mode, the game ball on hand is consumed every time the game is repeated. Although the consumption speed is lower than that of the low-frequency support mode, the number of game balls on hand will continue to decrease as the number of games progresses and investment increases. Under these circumstances, it is advantageous for the player to be notified at the earliest possible timing when the hold information corresponding to the hit result is acquired in the situation where the high frequency support mode is set. Will be. By changing the timing of notification in combination with the above-mentioned type 1 notice mode to type 4 notice mode, it is possible to generate the above-mentioned difference in advantage.

These type 1 notice modes to type 4 notice modes are individually associated with each type of hit. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), the 8R special hit result D corresponding to the high frequency support mode is provided with four types of 8R special hit result D1 to 8R special hit result D4. Regarding these 8R special hit results D1 to 8R special hit results D4, the operation mode of the lower variable winning device 82 in the open / close execution mode is the same, and the number of game balls that can be acquired in the open / close item mode is the same. It has become. That is, there is no difference in advantage in the open / close execution mode itself.

However, for the 8R special hit result D1, the high-frequency support mode that shifts after the open / close execution mode ends corresponds to the first-class notice mode, and for the 8R special hit result D2, the high-frequency support mode that shifts after the open / close execution mode ends. Is compatible with the Type 2 notice mode, and the high-frequency support mode that shifts after the opening / closing execution mode ends for the 8R special hit result D3 is compatible with the Type 3 notice mode, and the 8R special hit result D4 is opened / closed. The high-frequency support mode that shifts after the end of the execution mode corresponds to the type 4 notice mode. Therefore, after shifting to the high frequency support mode, the difference is such that the notification of the hit result is executed earlier in the order of 8R special hit result D1 <8R special hit result D2 <8R special hit result D3 <8R special hit result D4. Occurs. In other words, it is advantageous that the 8R special hit result D1 <8R special hit result D2 <8R special hit result D3 <8R special hit result D4 are advantageous in order to suppress the decrease in the number of balls held and advance the game as much as possible. There is a difference in degree. In this way, by suppressing the decrease in the number of balls held in the high-frequency support mode due to the difference in the conditions for generating the special notice effect, it is possible to suitably realize the diversification of the game.

In addition, these various advance notice modes are configured so that they cannot be identified by appearance. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to determine at what timing until the end of the high frequency support mode the first specified number of times and the second specified number of times are reached. Therefore, the occurrence of a special notice does not necessarily lead to a winning result, and there is a possibility that the result may be missed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the tension of the game even during the high frequency support mode.

In addition, it is also possible to have a configuration that suggests which mode of the various advance notice modes is staying by using BGM, a background image (stage), or the like.

<Other embodiments>
The content is not limited to the description of each of the above-described embodiments, and may be implemented as follows, for example. By the way, each of the following configurations may be individually applied to each of the above-described embodiments, or a part or all of them may be combined and applied to each of the above-described embodiments. Further, it is also possible to arbitrarily combine all or a part of the various configurations shown in each of the above embodiments. In this case, it is preferable that the technical significance (effect to be exerted) of each configuration to be combined is guaranteed. Each of the following configurations may be applied individually to a new configuration consisting of a combination of embodiments, or may be applied in part or in combination.

(1) In each of the above embodiments, a type 4 hold command which is a dummy command including dummy information is provided, but this dummy command can be shared with other hold commands. For example, in a configuration in which a sixth hold command is output when a ball enters the right operating port 85 and a big hit occurs in a low frequency support mode, the sixth hold command is used as a dummy command. It is also possible to set.

(2) In each of the above embodiments, it is output when the hold information (corresponding to "special information") corresponding to the hit is acquired based on the entry of the ball into the right operating port 85 as the "starting entry section". The hold command to be held has a configuration that has dummy information different from the actual type information and variable display time information, and the output form of the information is unified with other hold commands. Therefore, the hold information corresponding to the hit is substantially not included except the pass / fail information. Although such dummy information is useful for standardizing the output form of commands, it is not an essential configuration. It is also possible to configure the hold command that is output when the hold information corresponding to the hit is not included in the information other than the pass / fail information (type information and variable display time information).

(3) In each of the above embodiments, the type of substantial information included in the hold command changes depending on whether the hold information acquired based on the entry into the right operating port 85 is correct or not. For example, in a configuration that can result in a special hit result corresponding to the high frequency support mode and a special hit result corresponding to the low frequency support mode based on the entry into the lower operating port 84, the same as the hold command setting function in the right operating port 85. It is also possible to add the function of to the setting function of the hold command related to the lower operation port 84.

(4) In each of the above embodiments, the hold information acquired based on the entry into the right operating port 85 is preferentially digested over the hold information acquired based on the entry into the lower actuation port 84. However, the configuration is not limited to this. The hold information acquired based on the entry into the lower operating port 84 may be preferentially digested over the hold information acquired based on the entry into the right actuation port 85, or may be acquired. It may be configured to be digested in order (time series).

(5) In the special notice effect shown in each of the above embodiments, the special notice effect is produced by adopting a step-up type (a configuration in which the special notice effect is gradually progressed toward the corresponding hold that triggered the special notice effect). The configuration is such that the pending hold (corresponding hold) that triggered the event is specified, but the specific configuration for clarifying the relevant hold is optional. In addition, it is not always necessary to clearly indicate the relevant hold in the special notice production, and it is possible to hide the relevant hold.

Incidentally, in the special advance notice effect, the remaining period until the ball is allowed to enter the right variable winning device 83 may be specified. As a result, the above-mentioned effect of suppressing the decrease in the number of balls held can be more preferably exerted.

(6) In each of the above embodiments, the execution condition of the special advance notice effect is changed (relaxed) according to the number of games played in the high frequency support mode, but the present invention is not limited to this. At the very least, it is sufficient to grasp the situation of the game and change the execution conditions of the special notice effect based on the grasped information. For example, it is possible to configure the execution conditions of the special advance notice effect to change according to the number of winnings in the operating ports 84 and 85, the number of game balls fired, the number of out balls, and the like.

It should be noted that the execution conditions do not necessarily have to be relaxed as the game progresses, and it is not denied that the execution conditions become stricter as the game progresses.

(7) In each of the above embodiments, if the preceding pending information includes information corresponding to the result, the setting of the special notice effect is avoided, but the present invention is not limited to this. .. Even if a hit result is included, a special notice effect may be set in the wake of subsequent pending information.

In addition, if a special notice effect has already been set, the setting of the next special notice effect is avoided until the end of the special notice effect, but under the circumstances where the special notice effect is set. Further, it is possible to set a special advance notice effect so that a plurality of special advance notice effects overlap.

(8) As shown in the second embodiment, in the configuration having a plurality of advance notice modes, the current advance notice mode is clearly indicated by changing the background color of the display screen 96a according to the advance notice mode. It is also possible to do. Further, in clarifying the notice mode, the specific configuration thereof is arbitrary. For example, the BGM output from the speaker unit 29 may be changed according to the notice mode, or the emission color of the lamp unit 26 may be changed according to the notice mode. It is also possible to change it.

(9) In the second embodiment described above, the advance notice mode under the high frequency support mode is determined according to the hit result that triggered the opening / closing execution mode, but the so-called continuous hit is continuous. At the time of Chan, it is possible to set the notice mode based on all the past hit results. For example, the notice mode may be configured to shift to a higher level by continuing to win (open / close execution mode), and may be configured to avoid shifting to a lower mode. For example, if a 2R special hit result is obtained even once, it is possible to continue the type 4 notice mode, which is the highest notice mode, until the end of the consecutive chan.

(10) In the various advance notice modes shown in the second embodiment, both the first specified number of times and the second specified number of times are variable, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the configuration may be such that only the set value of the second specified number of times at which the reliability of the special notice effect is 100% changes, or only the set value of the first specified number of times changes.

(11) In the second embodiment described above, the execution conditions of the special advance notice effect in the high frequency support mode are changed according to the type of the special hit result, but all of these special hit results are in the open / close execution mode. The operation mode of the lower variable winning device 82 in the above was made common. The present invention is not limited to this, and the execution conditions of the special advance notice effect may be different for a plurality of special hit results in which the operation mode of the lower variable winning device 82 in the open / close execution mode is different. Hereinafter, a specific example thereof will be described with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. 45.

If the player's advantage is in the order of 2R special hit <4R special hit <8R special hit <16R special hit, the higher frequency support mode that shifts with the special hit result with lower advantage as a trigger, the notice mode It is also possible to have a configuration in which one that is advantageous to the player is selected. For details, the 4th type notice mode for 2R special hits, the 3rd type notice mode for 4R special hits, the 2nd type notice mode for 8R special hits, and the 1st type for 16R special hits. Type 1 notice mode. As a result, after passing through the opening / closing execution mode, which has a low advantage, a special notice is given at an early timing, and it is possible to urge the player to suppress the decrease in the number of balls held.

(12) In the first embodiment described above, when the number of games executed during the high-frequency support mode exceeds the first specified number of times and the second specified number of times, the probability of occurrence of the special advance notice effect corresponding to the hit is increased. did. At this time, by lowering the probability of occurrence of the special notice effect corresponding to the loss, the probability of occurrence of the special notice effect when the hit and the loss are integrated is not changed. In changing the probability of occurrence as the game progresses, the specific mode is arbitrary. For example, by deferring the probability of occurrence of the special notice effect corresponding to the loss, the special notice effect when the hit and the loss are integrated It is also possible to configure it so that the probability of occurrence increases.

(13) In each of the above embodiments, the variable display mode is confirmed for the hold information corresponding to the deviation, and the variable display mode is not confirmed for the hold information corresponding to the hit. This may be changed to change the information specified first according to the gaming state. For example, the hold command output during the low-frequency support mode has pass / fail information, distribution information, and variable display time information, and the hold command output during the high-frequency support mode has a pass / fail information or is low. The hold command output during the frequency support mode has pass / fail information, distribution information, and variable display time information, and the hold command output during the high frequency support mode has pass / fail information and variable display time information. It is also possible to do. Further, for example, in a gaming machine having a high probability mode and a low probability mode as the lottery mode, the type of substantial information included in the hold command may be changed according to the lottery mode.

(14) In each of the above embodiments, the reach display is performed by determining the fluctuation display time using the fluctuation type counter CS and assigning a predetermined correspondence relationship between the fluctuation display time and the presence / absence of the reach display. The configuration is such that whether or not it is determined. This may be changed as follows. That is, when a ball enters the right operating port 85, the hit of the reach random number counter is acquired, and after deciding whether or not to display the reach from the acquired value, the value of the variable type counter CS. It is also possible to determine the variable display time from. In this case, when setting the hold command, it is confirmed whether or not to display the reach by referring to the value of the reach random number counter when it is confirmed from the value of the hit random number counter C1 that the hit result is obtained. It is preferable to have a restricted configuration.

(15) Other types of pachinko machines different from the above embodiments, for example, pachinko machines in which the electric accessory opens a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of the special device, or a game in a specific area of the special device. The present invention can also be applied to pachinko machines that generate a right when a ball enters and become a big hit, pachinko machines equipped with other accessories, arrange ball machines, and game machines such as sparrow balls.

In addition, a non-bullet type gaming machine, for example, a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols attached in the circumferential direction is provided, the reels are started to rotate by inserting medals and operating the start lever, and the stop switch is operated. As a result, the present invention also applies to a slot machine that gives a player a privilege such as paying out a medal when a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on an effective line that can be visually recognized from a display window after the reel is stopped. Can be applied.

Further, the game machine main body supported to be opened and closed by the outer frame is provided with a storage unit and a take-in device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are taken in by the take-in device. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, which starts the rotation of the reel.

<About the invention group extracted from each of the above embodiments>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing the effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for the sake of easy understanding, the corresponding configurations in each of the above embodiments are appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configurations shown in the parentheses or the like.

<Characteristic A group> Sources are restricted according to whether or not they are correct. In the following feature A group, "Some gaming machines such as pachinko machines are equipped with a pattern display device that displays a variable pattern on the display screen. In some types of gaming machines, for example, when a prize is won in the operating port provided in the gaming area, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to generate a gaming state that is advantageous to the player, such as a hit state, and a variable display of the pattern is displayed. When the lottery is won, the specific pattern or the like is stopped and displayed on the display screen, and the game shifts to an advantageous gaming state (for example, Patent Document 1). In the type of gaming machine, various measures have been taken to increase the degree of attention to the game. However, there is still room for improvement in the configuration of the gaming machine in order to improve the degree of attention to the game. This was done in consideration of the background and issues.

Features A1. A ball entry portion (right operating port 85) provided in the game area (game area PE) and
Information acquisition means (a function of executing information acquisition processing in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for acquiring special information (holding information) based on the entry into the ball entry unit, and
An acquisition information storage means (holding ball storage area 632 provided in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) capable of storing a plurality (for example, four) of special information acquired by the information acquisition means, and
It is sequentially determined whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined determination information (for example, information related to hits, information related to high-frequency support mode, information related to reach display). Judgment means (for example, a function of executing a hit / fail judgment process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) and
The information corresponding to the determination result when the predetermined special information stored in the acquired information storage means is the target of the determination by the determination means is before the predetermined special information is the target of the determination. It is equipped with a destination identification means (a function of executing a hold command setting process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) to be specified at the timing.
The special information is an information group including the first individual information (for example, the acquired value of the hit random number counter C1) and the second individual information (for example, the acquired value of the hit type counter C2 and the acquired value of the variable type counter CS).
As the predetermined determination information, it has a first determination information referred to when determining the first individual information and a second determination information referred to when determining the second individual information.
When the first individual information does not correspond to the first determination information, the prior identification means performs the identification based on the second individual information, and the first individual information becomes the first determination information. A gaming machine characterized in that the identification based on the second individual information is restricted when it is supported.

In the configuration shown in the feature A1, the special information acquired based on the entry into the ball entry portion is a set of a plurality of individual information. When the first individual information constituting the special information is specified by the first identification means (hereinafter referred to as the first identification), if the first individual information does not correspond to the first judgment information, the second individual information is used. If the first individual information does not correspond to the first judgment information, the first identification based on the information and the second judgment information is performed, and the first identification based on the second individual information and the second judgment information is restricted. Become. In this way, when the so-called pre-reading effect or the like is performed using the pre-specific function by limiting the pre-specific target and changing the type (number) of the individual information to be the pre-specific target according to the situation. The aspect can be changed suitably. With regard to this type of look-ahead effect, it is expected that the player's attention will be directed to the later game times by first-outing the information related to the later game times. However, depending on the situation, the advancement of such information may hinder the improvement of the interest of the game. In this respect, according to the configuration shown in this feature, since the information that can be put out in advance can be narrowed down by the information restriction, the occurrence of such inconvenience can be suitably suppressed.

Feature A2. The special notification based on the information specified by the prior identification means is sent in the specific game times prior to the game times related to the special information targeted by the specific target of the prior specific means, or in the specific game times and the specific game times. It is a gaming machine equipped with a special notification means (a function of executing a special notification effect by the notification / effect control device 143) performed in a game time earlier than that.
The special notification means is provided with information providing means (a function of transmitting a hold command by the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) that provides information specified by the destination identification means.
The information providing means is configured to provide predetermined alternative information in place of the information corresponding to the second individual information when the identification based on the second individual information is restricted. The gaming machine according to the feature A1.

As shown in feature A2, in the configuration in which the special notification is performed based on the information specified by the prior identification means, when the output form of the information transmitted from the prior identification means to the special notification means is different, the special notification means Confirmation of information becomes complicated. Therefore, if the information is not specified based on the second individual information, the information output form can be prevented from being changed each time the information is provided by configuring the information including the alternative information (corresponding information) to be sent. By unifying the information output form in this way, the control load can be suitably relaxed.

Feature A3. Starting ball entry section (right operating port 85) provided in the game area (game area PE),
Information acquisition means (a function of executing information acquisition processing in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for acquiring special information (holding information) based on the entry into the starting ball entry unit, and
An acquisition information storage means (holding ball storage area 632 provided in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) capable of storing a plurality (for example, four) of special information acquired by the information acquisition means, and
With a determination means (for example, a function of executing a hit / fail determination process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for sequentially determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to the predetermined determination information. ,
A pattern display means (main display unit 87) having a display unit (main display unit D) and variably displaying a pattern on the display unit, and
A stop result corresponding to the result of the determination by starting the variable display of the pattern in the pattern display means prior to the determination by the determination means or based on the determination made by the determination means. Is displayed and the variable display of the pattern is terminated as one game time, so that the pattern of each game time is variablely displayed according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means. A game time control means for controlling the pattern display means (for example, a function of executing the game time control process by the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) and
The information corresponding to the determination result when the predetermined special information stored in the acquired information storage means is the target of the determination by the determination means is before the predetermined special information is the target of the determination. It is equipped with a destination identification means (a function of executing a hold command setting process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) to be specified at the timing.
The special information is an information group including the first individual information (for example, the acquired value of the hit random number counter C1) and the second individual information (for example, the acquired value of the hit type counter C2 and the acquired value of the variable type counter CS).
The determination means
A first determination means for determining whether or not the first individual information corresponds to the first determination information constituting the predetermined determination information.
It has a second determination means for determining whether or not the second individual information corresponds to the second determination information constituting the predetermined determination information.
A variable ball entry section (advantageous entry section 323 of the right variable winning device 83) that can be switched between an accepted state in which the game ball can enter and a non-accepted state in which the game ball cannot enter,
A switching means for switching the variable ball entry unit to the acceptance state over a predetermined period based on the determination by the first determination means that the first individual information corresponds to the first determination information ( The function of executing the game state transition process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) and
When the game ball enters the variable entry unit within a predetermined period, the second individual information constituting the special information that triggered the switching of the variable entry unit to the acceptance state is Based on the determination by the second determination means that the second determination information does not correspond to the second determination information, the gaming state is shifted to the first gaming state (for example, low frequency support mode), and the second individual information is the said. A gaming state transition means for shifting the gaming state to a second gaming state (for example, a high frequency support mode) that is more favorable to the player than the first gaming state based on the determination that the second determination information corresponds to the second determination information. (A function to execute the game state transition process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) and
When the first individual information constituting the special information does not correspond to the first determination information, the identification based on the individual information other than the first individual information by the prior identification means is allowed, and the special When the first individual information constituting the information corresponds to the first determination information, the limiting means for restricting the identification based on the individual information other than the first individual information (for example, MPU 602 of the main control device 162). A game machine characterized by having a function of executing a second setting process in the above.

In the game machine shown in the feature A3, special information (individual information group) is acquired when the game ball enters the starting ball entry section. If a lottery that refers to special information (details, 1st individual information) results in a winning result, the type (corresponding to the transition to the 1st gaming state / corresponding to the transition to the 2nd gaming state) Is tentatively decided. With this as an opportunity, the variable ball entry section is switched to the accepting state, and when the game ball enters the variable ball entry section within the valid period, the lottery result is confirmed and the game state is switched.

In a gaming machine in which the type of hit determined in advance is determined by entering the variable entry section, the entry into the variable entry section is intentionally avoided so as to avoid a disadvantageous hit. If it can be avoided, many benefits that would not otherwise be available will be enjoyed, and the disadvantages suffered by the game hall will be enormous. In particular, in the configuration in which the information related to the later game times (corresponding game times) is first issued by the first identification, it is easy to secure the preparation period for advancing the game in the above-described manner before the corresponding game times are executed. Become.

In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, if the result is out of order, the identification based on the individual information other than the first individual information (hereinafter referred to as the first identification) is allowed, and if the result is a hit. The configuration is such that prior identification based on individual information other than the first individual information is restricted. Therefore, even if the information specified in advance of the relevant game is put out first, it becomes difficult to grasp / estimate the type based on the information, and the occurrence of the above inconvenience can be suitably suppressed. Therefore, by performing the so-called look-ahead effect using the pre-identified information, it is possible to improve the degree of attention to the game and preferably suppress the occurrence of the above-mentioned inconvenience caused by it.

In order to realize the above-mentioned restriction function, for example, the function may be transplanted to a special notification means that performs special notification based on information from the prior identification means, and the information to be used may be selected by the special notification means. It is possible. However, in such a configuration, the reliability of the gaming machine may decrease. Specifically, if information is leaked in the process of sending it to the special notification means, it may be possible to specify the type from the leaked information. Furthermore, there is a possibility that such information may be illegally acquired. In this respect, the above-mentioned decrease in reliability can be suitably suppressed by configuring the prior identification means so as not to perform the identification itself based on the individual information other than the first individual information.

Feature A4. Starting ball entry section (right operating port 85) provided in the game area (game area PE),
Information acquisition means (a function of executing information acquisition processing in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for acquiring special information (holding information) based on the entry into the starting ball entry unit, and
An acquisition information storage means (holding ball storage area 632 provided in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) capable of storing a plurality (for example, four) of special information acquired by the information acquisition means, and
With a determination means (for example, a function of executing a hit / fail determination process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for sequentially determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to the predetermined determination information. ,
A pattern display means (main display unit 87) having a display unit (main display unit D) and variably displaying a pattern on the display unit, and
A stop result corresponding to the result of the determination by starting the variable display of the pattern in the pattern display means prior to the determination by the determination means or based on the determination made by the determination means. Is displayed and the variable display of the pattern is terminated as one game time, so that the pattern of each game time is variablely displayed according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means. A game time control means for controlling the pattern display means (for example, a function of executing the game time control process by the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) and
The information corresponding to the determination result when the predetermined special information stored in the acquired information storage means is the target of the determination by the determination means is before the predetermined special information is the target of the determination. It is equipped with a destination identification means (a function of executing a hold command setting process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) to be specified at the timing.
The special information includes the first individual information (for example, the acquired value of the hit random number counter C1), the second individual information (for example, the acquired value of the hit type counter C2), and the third individual information (for example, the acquired value of the variable type counter CS). It is a group of information including
The determination means
A first determination means for determining whether or not the first individual information corresponds to the first determination information constituting the predetermined determination information.
A second determination means for determining whether or not the second individual information corresponds to the second determination information constituting the predetermined determination information,
It has a third determination means for determining whether or not the third individual information corresponds to the third determination information constituting the predetermined determination information.
A variable ball entry section (advantageous entry section 323 of the right variable winning device 83) that can be switched between an accepted state in which the game ball can enter and a non-accepted state in which the game ball cannot enter,
A switching means for switching the variable ball entry unit to the acceptance state over a predetermined period based on the determination by the first determination means that the first individual information corresponds to the first determination information ( The function of executing the game state transition process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) and
When the game ball enters the variable entry unit within a predetermined period, the second individual information constituting the special information that triggered the switching of the variable entry unit to the acceptance state is Based on the determination by the second determination means that the second determination information does not correspond to the second determination information, the gaming state is shifted to the first gaming state (for example, low frequency support mode), and the second individual information is the said. A gaming state transition means for shifting the gaming state to a second gaming state (for example, a high frequency support mode) that is more favorable to the player than the first gaming state based on the determination that the second determination information corresponds to the second determination information. (A function to execute the game state transition process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) and
Based on the determination result by the third determination means, the variation display mode determining means for determining the variation display mode of the pattern by the game rotation control means (for example, the variation display mode in the main display unit D is determined by the MPU 602 of the main control device 162. Function to decide) and
When the first individual information constituting the special information does not correspond to the first determination information, the identification based on the third individual information by the prior identification means is allowed, and the special information is configured. When the first individual information corresponds to the first determination information, the limiting means (for example, the main control device) for limiting the identification based on the second individual information by the prior identification means and the third individual information. A gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with (a function of executing a second setting process in 162 MPU 602).

In the game machine shown in the feature A4, special information (first individual information to third individual information) is acquired when the game ball enters the starting ball entry section. If a lottery that refers to special information (first individual information) results in a winning result, the type (corresponding to the transition to the first gaming state / corresponding to the transition to the second gaming state) is tentative. It is determined. With this as an opportunity, the variable ball entry section is switched to the accepting state, and when the game ball enters the variable ball entry section within the valid period, the lottery result is confirmed and the game state is switched.

In a gaming machine in which the type of hit determined in advance is determined by entering the variable ball entry section, the ball is intentionally avoided from being disadvantageous and the variable entry section is avoided. If it becomes possible, it will be possible to enjoy many benefits that would not otherwise be available, and the disadvantages suffered by the game hall will be enormous. In particular, in the configuration in which the information related to the later game times (corresponding game times) is first issued by the first identification, it is easy to secure the preparation period for advancing the game in the above-described manner before the corresponding game times are executed. Become.

In this regard, according to the configuration shown in this feature, if the result is out of order, the identification based on the third individual information (hereinafter referred to as the first identification) is allowed, and if the result is a hit, the second individual information. And the configuration is such that the destination identification based on the third individual information is restricted. Therefore, even if the information specified in advance of the relevant game is put out first, it becomes difficult to grasp / estimate the type based on the information, and the occurrence of the above inconvenience can be suitably suppressed. Therefore, by performing the so-called look-ahead effect using the pre-identified information, it is possible to improve the degree of attention to the game and preferably suppress the occurrence of the above-mentioned inconvenience caused by it. In addition, in the case of a deviation result, since it is possible to perform a look-ahead effect using the information specified in advance based on the third individual information, for example, a look-ahead effect that is triggered by the corresponding game times that does not even display the reach occurs frequently. Therefore, it is possible to preferably avoid a factor that lowers the degree of attention to the look-ahead effect itself.

Incidentally, in order to realize the above-mentioned restriction function, for example, the function may be transplanted to a special notification means that performs special notification based on information from the prior identification means, and the information to be used may be selected by the special notification means. It is possible. However, in such a configuration, the reliability of the gaming machine may decrease. Specifically, if information is leaked in the process of sending it to the special notification means, it may be possible to specify the type from the leaked information. Furthermore, there is a possibility that such information may be illegally acquired. In this respect, the above-mentioned decrease in reliability can be suitably suppressed by configuring the prior identification means so as not to perform the identification itself based on the second individual information and the third individual information.

Feature A5. The special notification based on the information specified by the prior identification means is sent in the specific game times prior to the game times related to the special information targeted by the specific target of the prior specific means, or in the specific game times and the specific game times. It is a gaming machine equipped with a special notification means (a function of executing a special notification effect by the notification / effect control device 143) performed in a game time earlier than that.
The special notification means is provided with information providing means (a function of transmitting a hold command by the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) that provides information specified by the destination identification means.
The information providing means is the information corresponding to the second individual information and the third individual information when the specification based on the second individual information and the third individual information is restricted by the restricting means. The gaming machine according to feature A4, characterized in that it is configured to provide predetermined alternative information instead of.

As shown in feature A5, in the configuration in which the special notification is performed based on the information specified by the prior identification means, when the output form of the information transmitted from the prior identification means to the special notification means is different, the special notification means Confirmation of information becomes complicated. Therefore, if the second individual information and the third individual information are not specified, the information output form will change each time the information is provided by configuring the information (corresponding information) including the alternative information to be sent. Can be avoided. By unifying the information output form in this way, the control load can be suitably relaxed.

Feature A6. Of the means for determining the mode of special notification by referring to each information provided from the information providing means to the special notification means and the information provided by the providing means, only the information related to the first individual information is referred to. The feature A5 is characterized in that it is provided with a notification mode determining means (a function of executing a special notification effect setting process in the MPU 661 of the notification / effect control device 143) having a means for determining the mode of the special notification. Game machine.

In a configuration in which special notification is performed based on information specified in advance of the corresponding game times, the larger the amount of information provided, the more detailed and diverse notification can be performed. However, as shown in feature A5, in the case of a configuration including dummy alternative information, if the notification mode is determined by referring to the alternative information, it is special in a mode far from the actual one. Notification can be performed. It is feared that such a special notification may be a factor that confuses the player and lowers the player's attention to the special notification. In this regard, as shown in this feature, the occurrence of the above inconvenience can be suitably avoided by configuring the configuration in which only the information related to the first individual information is referred to when determining the mode of the special notification.

Feature A7. When the information provided by the information providing means is information indicating that the first individual information corresponds to the first determination information, the notification mode determining means avoids reference to the alternative information. The gaming machine according to the feature A5 or the feature A6, which is characterized in that the configuration is such that

In a configuration in which special notification is performed based on information specified in advance of the corresponding game times, the larger the amount of information provided, the more detailed and diverse notification can be performed. However, as shown in feature A5, in the case of a configuration including dummy alternative information, if the notification mode is determined by referring to the alternative information, it is special in a mode far from the actual one. Notification can be performed. It is feared that such a special notification may be a factor that confuses the player and lowers the player's attention to the special notification. In this regard, as shown in this feature, the occurrence of the above inconvenience can be suitably avoided by configuring the configuration in which only the information related to the first individual information is referred to when determining the mode of the special notification.

Feature A8. A variable means (electric accessory 91) that can be switched between a non-assisted state that does not assist the entry into the starting ball entry portion and an auxiliary state that assists the entry into the starting ball entry portion.
It is provided with a switching control means (a function of executing electric service support processing in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for switching the variable means between the non-auxiliary state and the auxiliary state.
As the control mode by the switching control means, a low frequency entry mode (low frequency support mode) in which the variable means is controlled so that the frequency of entry into the start entry portion is relatively low, and the start entry mode. A high-frequency entry mode (high-frequency support mode) is provided to control the variable means so that the frequency of entry into the unit is relatively high.
The first gaming state is at least a gaming state in which the control mode is the low frequency entry mode, and the second gaming state is at least a gaming state in which the control mode is the high frequency entry mode.
The limiting means is any one of the feature A1 to the feature A7 characterized in that the limiting means is configured to perform the limiting when the control mode of the switching control means is the high frequency ball entry mode. The game machine described in.

As shown in Feature A8, when the game is diversified by switching between the low-frequency entry mode and the high-frequency entry mode, the player can advance the game as much as possible in the high-frequency entry mode. Expect to play in. Therefore, in other words, the act of intentionally avoiding the fall to the low-frequency entry mode mainly occurs in the high-frequency entry mode. Therefore, if the above restriction is made on the condition that the ball entry mode is set to a high frequency, the above action becomes difficult and a practically preferable configuration can be realized.

Feature A9. Specified by the prior identification means in the specific game times prior to the game times related to the special information for which the specific target of the destination specific means is specified, or in the specific game times and the game times even before the specific game times. It is a gaming machine equipped with a special notification means (a function of executing a special notification effect by the notification / effect control device 143) that performs a special notification based on the information provided.
A game status grasping means for grasping the game status by the player (a function of storing the number of games in the MPU 661 of the notification / effect control device 143) and
Based on the information grasped by the game situation grasping means, the changing means for changing the occurrence frequency of the special notification (the function of executing the first to third lottery processes by the MPU 661 of the notification / effect control device 143) The gaming machine according to any one of the feature A1 to the feature A8, which is characterized by being provided.

According to the feature A9, the frequency of occurrence of the special notification changes according to the situation of the game, so that the active participation in the game can be promoted and the game can be diversified.

Feature A10. A variable means (electric accessory 91) that can be switched between a non-assisted state that does not assist the entry into the starting ball entry portion and an auxiliary state that assists the entry into the starting ball entry portion.
It is provided with a switching control means (a function of executing electric service support processing in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for switching the variable means between the non-auxiliary state and the auxiliary state.
As the control mode by the switching control means, a low frequency entry mode (low frequency support mode) in which the variable means is controlled so that the frequency of entry into the start entry portion is relatively low, and the start entry mode. A high-frequency entry mode (high-frequency support mode) is provided to control the variable means so that the frequency of entry into the unit is relatively high.
The first gaming state is at least a gaming state in which the control mode is the low frequency entry mode, and the second gaming state is at least a gaming state in which the control mode is the high frequency entry mode.
The changing means is the special information that triggered the special notification when the number of games executed in the high-frequency entry mode reaches a predetermined number, and corresponds to the first determination information. (1) The gaming machine according to feature A9, which is configured so that the special notification can be easily executed triggered by the special information having individual information.

In the high-frequency entry mode, the game can be advanced while suppressing the decrease in the number of balls held as compared with the low-frequency entry mode, which is advantageous for the player. However, if such a situation continues for a long time and the decrease in the number of balls held becomes conspicuous, there is a concern that the player's willingness to play will be reduced. Therefore, as shown in this feature, the frequency of occurrence (probability of occurrence) of the special notification corresponding to the hit is increased by the number of games executed in the high-frequency entry mode, so that the player can get the early stage. You can be encouraged to stop firing the game ball. As a result, it is possible to contribute to suppressing a decrease in the player's willingness to play by alleviating the decrease in the number of balls held, albeit slightly.

Although it is possible to increase the frequency of special notifications from the beginning, the player's attention is mainly directed to the presence or absence of special notifications, and attention is paid to the production using the pattern display means. Decreases. Therefore, it is also preferable to have a configuration in which the frequency of occurrence of the special notification is increased after the fact, and to make the effect of the special notification and the effect of the pattern display means coexist.

Feature A11. As the starting ball entering portion, it has a first starting ball entering portion (lower operating port 84) and a second starting ball entering portion (right operating port 85).
The special information acquired based on the entry into the second start entry section constitutes the special information rather than the hold information acquired based on the entry into the first start entry section. It is configured so that the probability that the first individual information is the information corresponding to the first determination information is high.
The limiting means is configured to perform the limiting when at least the special information is acquired when the ball enters the second starting ball entering portion. The gaming machine according to any one of the features A10.

As shown in the feature A11, in a gaming machine in which the probability of hitting the second starting ball is higher than that of the first starting ball, at least the second starting ball is likely to hit. By limiting the entry of the ball into the starting ball entry portion as described above, the effect shown in the feature A1 or the like can be suitably exhibited.

In addition, the configuration shown in this feature is "the first starting ball entering portion (lower operating port 84) and the second starting ball entering portion (right operating port 85) are provided as the starting ball entering portion, and the first starting entry portion is provided. The special information acquired based on the entry into the second starting ball section is more than the hold information acquired based on the entry into the ball section, the first individual information constituting the special information. Is configured to have a high probability of being information corresponding to the first determination information, and the limiting means is obtained when the special information is entered into the second starting ball entry portion. If the above is the case, the restriction is applied, and if the special information is acquired when the ball enters the first starting ball entry portion, the restriction is not applied. The game machine according to any one of the features A1 to A10. "

Incidentally, it is also possible to apply each of the technical ideas shown in the features A4 to A11 to the feature A3.

<Characteristic B group> The activation condition of pre-reading changes according to the type of hit. The following feature B group is equipped with a pattern display device that displays a variable pattern on the display screen of a game machine such as a pachinko machine. In this type of gaming machine, for example, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to generate a gaming state that is advantageous to the player, such as a hit state, triggered by winning a prize in the operating port provided in the gaming area. , The variable display of the pattern is started. When the lottery is won, the specific pattern or the like is stopped and displayed on the display screen, and the game shifts to an advantageous gaming state (for example, Patent Document 1). Here, in the above-mentioned type of gaming machine, various measures have been taken to increase the attention to the game. However, the configuration of the gaming machine is still improved in order to improve the attention to the game. It was made in view of the background and issues such as "There is room for this."

Feature B1. Starting ball entry section (right operating port 85) provided in the game area (game area PE),
Information acquisition means (a function of executing information acquisition processing in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for acquiring special information (holding information) based on the entry into the starting ball entry unit, and
An acquisition information storage means (holding ball storage area 632 provided in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) capable of storing a plurality (for example, four) of special information acquired by the information acquisition means, and
With a determination means (for example, a function of executing a hit / fail determination process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for sequentially determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to the predetermined determination information. ,
When the determination result by the determination means is the first determination result (for example, 4R special hit result) corresponding to the predetermined determination information, and the determination result by the determination means is the second determination result (for example, 2R) corresponding to the predetermined determination information. With a game state transition means (a function of executing a game state transition process in MPU 602 of the main control device 162) that shifts the game state to a special game state (a game state corresponding to a high frequency support mode) in the case of a special hit result). ,
The information corresponding to the determination result when the predetermined special information stored in the acquired information storage means is the target of the determination by the determination means is before the predetermined special information is the target of the determination. Destination identification means to be specified at the timing (function to execute the hold command setting process in MPU 602 of the main controller 162) and
The special notification based on the information specified by the prior identification means is sent in the specific game times prior to the game times related to the special information targeted by the specific target of the prior specific means, or in the specific game times and the specific game times. It is equipped with a special notification means (a function of executing a special advance notification effect with the MPU 661 of the notification / effect control device 143) performed in the game times earlier than that.
The execution condition of the special notification in the special gaming state shifted by the first determination result is different from the execution condition of the special notification in the special gaming state shifted by the second determination result. A game machine characterized by that.

According to the feature B1, when a hit is made based on the entry into the starting ball entry portion, the execution condition of the special notification changes according to the result (first determination result / second determination result). In this way, by making it easier or less likely to generate the special notification in the subsequent game according to the hit type, it is possible to suitably suppress the monotonization of the game.

The configuration shown in this feature may be changed as follows. That is, the information acquisition means (holding information) for acquiring special information (holding information) based on the starting ball entry portion (right operating port 85) provided in the game area (game area PE) and the entry into the starting ball entry portion. A function of executing information acquisition processing in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) and an acquisition information storage means capable of storing a plurality of special information acquired by the information acquisition means (holding ball storage area provided in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162). 632) and a determination means (for example, MPU 602 of the main control device 162) that sequentially determines whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to the predetermined determination information is executed. When the determination result by the determination means is the first determination result corresponding to the predetermined determination information, the gaming state is shifted to the first special gaming state, and the determination result by the determination means is the predetermined determination information. The game state transition means for shifting the gaming state to the second special gaming state when the second determination result corresponds to the above, and the predetermined special information stored in the acquired information storage means are the determination targets by the determination means. The information corresponding to the determination result in the case of is specified at the timing before the predetermined special information is the target of the determination, the destination identification means (MPU 602 of the main control device 162 executes the hold command setting process). Function) and special notification based on the information specified by the prior identification means in the specific game times prior to the game times related to the special information specified by the prior identification means or the specific game times. And the special notification means (a function of executing the special notice effect by the notification / effect control device 143) performed in the game times before the specific game times, and the special notification in the first special game state. The game machine is characterized in that the execution condition and the execution condition of the special notification in the second special gaming state are different. "

Feature B2. A variable means (electric accessory 91) that can be switched between a non-assisted state that does not assist the entry into the starting ball entry portion and an auxiliary state that assists the entry into the starting ball entry portion.
It is provided with a switching control means (a function of executing electric service support processing in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for switching the variable means between the non-auxiliary state and the auxiliary state.
As the control mode by the switching control means, a low frequency entry mode (low frequency support mode) in which the variable means is controlled so that the frequency of entry into the start entry portion is relatively low, and the start entry mode. A high-frequency entry mode (high-frequency support mode) that controls the variable means so that the frequency of entry into the unit is relatively high is provided, and the low-frequency entry mode is provided by the high-frequency entry mode. Compared to the ball mode, the reduction of the number of balls held is alleviated.
The gaming machine according to feature B1, characterized in that, in the special gaming state, the control mode by the switching control means is configured to be the high-frequency ball entry mode.

When the ball is in the high frequency entry mode, the game can be advanced while suppressing the decrease in the number of balls held. Therefore, the game can be advanced advantageously as compared with the low-frequency ball entry mode. Here, in the configuration in which a plurality of special information is stored, the launch of the game ball can be continued under the situation where it is originally confirmed that the game will be a hit in a later game round. As a result, the number of balls held is reduced, albeit slightly. According to the configuration shown in this feature, depending on the type of hit, there are situations in which special notification is likely to occur and situations in which it is difficult to generate special notification in subsequent games. It is possible to make a difference in the reduction of the number of balls held. This makes it possible to realize diversification of games without changing the general flow of games.

Feature B3. A passing portion (through gate 86) provided at a position upstream of the starting ball entry portion in the game area and through which the game ball passes is provided.
The game ball that has passed through the passing portion can enter the starting ball entering portion.
The gaming machine according to feature B2, wherein the variable means is configured to switch to the auxiliary state based on the passage of the gaming ball through the passing portion.

In the game machine of the type shown in the feature B1 or the like, it is not always necessary to launch the game ball so that special information is accumulated. Therefore, it cannot be denied that irregular hits such as so-called single hits may be made. If such an irregular hit is made, the special notification will not be performed well, and there is a concern that the function of causing a difference in advantages and disadvantages in the progress of the game will not be exhibited well depending on the frequency of occurrence of the special notification. In this respect, if the positional relationship between the passing portion and the starting ball entering portion as shown in this feature is adopted, the generation of wasted balls can be suitably suppressed by continuously firing the game balls. As a result, it is possible to prevent the special information from not being accumulated well and the special notification not being performed. Therefore, the combination with such an arrangement has a technical significance that the function shown in the feature B1 can be effectively exerted.

Feature B4. In the special gaming state shifted by the first determination result, when the number of games executed in the special gaming state exceeds the first predetermined number, the execution condition of the special notification is relaxed, and the first 2 In the special game state shifted by the determination result, the execution condition of the special notification is relaxed when the number of games executed in the special game state exceeds the second predetermined number of times less than the first predetermined number of times. The gaming machine according to any one of the feature B1 to the feature B3, which is characterized in that the configuration is as follows.

According to the feature B3, when the number of balls held decreases as the number of games progresses, the special notification is likely to occur when the number of games exceeds a predetermined number of times. This can prompt the player to stop firing the game ball. That is, the above special notification can be utilized as a kind of relief function.

Here, if the special notification becomes dominant, not only the significance of existence of the production for each game time is reduced, but also the launch of the game ball is excessively suppressed due to the occurrence of the special notification, and the game progresses. Cannot be denied the possibility of being delayed unnecessarily. Therefore, it is possible to suitably suppress the occurrence of such inconvenience by shifting the activation timing of the relief function and mixing the cases where the rescue function is disconnected via the special notification.

Feature B5. Starting ball entry section (right operating port 85) provided in the game area (game area PE),
Information acquisition means (a function of executing information acquisition processing in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for acquiring special information (holding information) based on the entry into the starting ball entry unit, and
An acquisition information storage means (holding ball storage area 632 provided in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) capable of storing a plurality (for example, four) of special information acquired by the information acquisition means, and
With a determination means (for example, a function of executing a hit / fail determination process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for sequentially determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to the predetermined determination information. ,
When the determination result by the determination means is the first determination result (for example, the 4R special hit result) corresponding to the predetermined determination information, the gaming state is changed to the first predetermined gaming state (for example, the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to 4R) for the special game. When the state (game state corresponding to the high frequency support mode) is shifted and the judgment result by the judgment means is the second judgment result (for example, the 2R special hit result) corresponding to the predetermined judgment information, the game state is changed to the first state. In the game state transition means (MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for shifting to the special game state through the second predetermined game state (for example, the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to 2R) in which the privilege given to the player is smaller than the predetermined game state Function to execute the game state transition process) and
The information corresponding to the determination result when the predetermined special information stored in the acquired information storage means is the target of the determination by the determination means is before the predetermined special information is the target of the determination. Destination identification means to be specified at the timing (function to execute the hold command setting process in MPU 602 of the main controller 162) and
The special notification based on the information specified by the prior identification means is sent in the specific game times prior to the game times related to the special information targeted by the specific target of the prior specific means, or in the specific game times and the specific game times. Special notification means (a function to execute a special notification effect with the MPU 661 of the notification / effect control device 143) performed in the game times earlier than that.
A variable means (electric accessory 91) that can be switched between a non-assisted state that does not assist the entry into the starting ball entry portion and an auxiliary state that assists the entry into the starting ball entry portion.
It is provided with a switching control means (a function of executing electric service support processing in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for switching the variable means between the non-auxiliary state and the auxiliary state.
As the control mode by the switching control means, a low frequency entry mode (low frequency support mode) in which the variable means is controlled so that the frequency of entry into the start entry portion is relatively low, and the start entry mode. A high-frequency entry mode (high-frequency support mode) that controls the variable means so that the frequency of entry into the unit is relatively high is provided, and the low-frequency entry mode is provided by the high-frequency entry mode. Compared to the ball mode, the reduction of the number of balls held is alleviated.
In the special gaming state, the control mode by the switching control means is configured to be the high-frequency ball entry mode.
The execution condition of the special notification in the special gaming state shifted by the second determination result is more likely to be satisfied than the execution condition of the special notification in the special gaming state shifted by the first determination result. A game machine characterized by being.

When the ball is in the high frequency entry mode, the game can be advanced while suppressing the decrease in the number of balls held. Therefore, the game can be advanced advantageously as compared with the low-frequency ball entry mode. Here, in the configuration in which a plurality of special information is stored, the launch of the game ball can be continued under the situation where it is originally confirmed that the game will be a hit in a later game round. As a result, the number of balls held is reduced, albeit slightly. According to the configuration shown in this feature, depending on the type of hit, there are situations where special notification is likely to occur and situations where it is difficult to generate special notification in subsequent games. Therefore, even during the same special game state, there are differences in the execution conditions of special notification. It is possible to make a difference in the reduction of the number of balls held. This makes it possible to realize diversification of games without changing the general flow of games.

In particular, when the player shifts to the special gaming state via the second predetermined gaming state in which the benefits obtained are relatively small, it is assumed that the player's willingness to play is likely to decrease. In this respect, in such a situation, the special notification is likely to be executed at an early timing, which is advantageous in suppressing a decrease in the player's motivation to play.

<Characteristic C group> The pre-reading activation condition changes due to the number of times limit. In the following feature C group, "Some gaming machines such as pachinko machines are equipped with a pattern display device that displays a variable pattern on the display screen. In this type of gaming machine, for example, when a prize is won in the operating port provided in the gaming area, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to generate a gaming state that is advantageous to the player, such as a hit state, and a pattern is displayed. The variable display is started. When the lottery is won, the specific pattern or the like is stopped and displayed on the display screen, and the game shifts to an advantageous gaming state (for example, Patent Document 1). In the above-mentioned types of gaming machines, various measures have been taken to increase the degree of attention to the game. However, there is still room for improvement in the configuration of the gaming machine in order to improve the degree of attention to the game. It was made in consideration of the background and issues such as "There is."

Feature C1. Starting ball entry section (right operating port 85) provided in the game area (game area PE),
Information acquisition means (a function of executing information acquisition processing in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for acquiring special information (holding information) based on the entry into the starting ball entry unit, and
An acquisition information storage means (holding ball storage area 632 provided in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) capable of storing a plurality (for example, four) of special information acquired by the information acquisition means, and
With a determination means (for example, a function of executing a hit / fail determination process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for sequentially determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to the predetermined determination information. ,
When the determination means determines that the special information corresponds to the predetermined determination information, the gaming state transition means (main control device) for shifting the gaming state to the special gaming state (game state corresponding to the high frequency support mode). Function to execute game state transition processing in MPU 602 of 162) and
The information corresponding to the determination result when the predetermined special information stored in the acquired information storage means is the target of the determination by the determination means is before the predetermined special information is the target of the determination. Destination identification means to be specified at the timing (function to execute the hold command setting process in MPU 602 of the main controller 162) and
The special notification based on the information specified by the prior identification means is sent in the specific game times prior to the game times related to the special information targeted by the specific target of the prior specific means, or in the specific game times and the specific game times. Special notification means (a function to execute a special notification effect by the notification / effect control device 143) performed in the game times earlier than that, and
Changing means for changing the execution condition of the special notification in the special game state according to the progress of the game in the special game state (MPU 661 of the notification / effect control device 143, 1st lottery process to 3rd lottery process A game machine characterized by having a function to execute).

According to the feature C1, the execution condition of the special notification in the special game state is changed according to the progress of the game in the special game state. As a result, the frequency of occurrence of special notifications changes. By adopting a configuration in which such a change occurs, it is possible to suitably suppress the monotonization of the game.

Feature C2. A variable means (electric accessory 91) that can be switched between a non-assisted state that does not assist the entry into the starting ball entry portion and an auxiliary state that assists the entry into the starting ball entry portion.
It is provided with a switching control means (a function of executing electric service support processing in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for switching the variable means between the non-auxiliary state and the auxiliary state.
As the control mode by the switching control means, a low frequency entry mode (low frequency support mode) in which the variable means is controlled so that the frequency of entry into the start entry portion is relatively low, and the start entry mode. A high-frequency entry mode (high-frequency support mode) that controls the variable means so that the frequency of entry into the unit is relatively high is provided, and the low-frequency entry mode is provided by the high-frequency entry mode. Compared to the ball mode, the reduction of the number of balls held is alleviated.
In the special gaming state, the control mode by the switching control means is configured to be the high-frequency ball entry mode.
The changing means is configured so that when the number of games executed in the special game state reaches a predetermined number, the special notification can be easily executed triggered by the special information corresponding to the predetermined determination information. The gaming machine according to feature C1, which is characterized in that it is used.

When the ball is in the high frequency entry mode, the game can be advanced while suppressing the decrease in the number of balls held. Therefore, the game can be advanced advantageously as compared with the low-frequency ball entry mode. Here, in the configuration in which a plurality of special information is stored, the launch of the game ball can be continued under the situation where it is originally confirmed that the game will be a hit in a later game round. As a result, the number of balls held is reduced, albeit slightly. According to the configuration shown in this feature, when the game in the high-frequency entry mode progresses and the predetermined number of times is reached, the execution condition of the special notification is relaxed. As a result, when a hit occurs, it is notified at an early timing, and the decrease in the number of balls held can be suppressed (the relief function can be activated). According to this configuration, it is possible to realize diversification of games without changing the general flow of games.

Feature C3. When the number of games executed in the special game state reaches the predetermined number of times, the changing means makes it difficult to execute the special notification not triggered by the special information corresponding to the predetermined determination information. The gaming machine according to feature C2, which is characterized in that it is configured as described above.

According to the feature C3, it is difficult to generate a special notification (gase) that does not lead to a hit. By increasing the reliability of the special notification in this way, the above-mentioned relief function can be suitably exhibited.

Feature C4. A passing portion (through gate 86) provided at a position upstream of the starting ball entry portion in the game area and through which the game ball passes is provided.
The game ball that has passed through the passing portion can enter the starting ball entering portion.
The gaming machine according to feature C2 or feature C3, wherein the variable means is configured to switch to the auxiliary state based on the passage of the game ball through the passing portion.

In the game machine of the type shown in the feature C1 or the like, it is not always necessary to launch the game ball so that special information is accumulated, so that it cannot be denied that an irregular hit such as a so-called single hit may be made. However, if such an irregular hit is made, there is a concern that the relief function of changing the occurrence frequency of the special notification and suppressing the decrease of the number of balls held will not be exerted well. In this respect, if the positional relationship between the passing portion and the starting ball entering portion as shown in this feature is adopted, the generation of wasted balls can be suitably suppressed by continuously firing the game balls. Thereby, it is possible to preferably suppress the above-mentioned inconvenience due to lack of special information. Therefore, the combination with such an arrangement has a technical significance that the function shown in the feature C1 or the like can be effectively exhibited.

<Characteristic D group> Sources are restricted according to the gaming state In the following feature D group, "Some gaming machines such as pachinko machines are equipped with a pattern display device that displays a variable pattern on a display screen. In this type of gaming machine, for example, when a prize is won in the operating port provided in the gaming area, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to generate a gaming state that is advantageous to the player, such as a hit state, and the pattern changes. The display is started. When the lottery is won, the specific pattern or the like is stopped and displayed on the display screen, and the game shifts to an advantageous gaming state (for example, Patent Document 1). In the above-mentioned type of gaming machines, various measures have been taken to increase the degree of attention to the game. However, there is still room for improvement in the configuration of the gaming machine in order to increase the degree of attention to the game. It was made in consideration of the background and issues such as "."

Feature D1. A gaming machine in which the gaming state is switched between the first gaming state (for example, low frequency support mode) and the second gaming state (for example, high frequency support mode) according to the progress of the game.
A ball entry portion (right operating port 85) provided in the game area (game area PE) and
Information acquisition means (a function of executing information acquisition processing in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for acquiring special information (holding information) based on the entry into the ball entry unit, and
An acquisition information storage means (holding ball storage area 632 provided in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) capable of storing a plurality (for example, four) of special information acquired by the information acquisition means, and
A determination means (for example, MPU 602 of the main control device 162) that sequentially determines whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined determination information (for example, hit information) performs a hit / fail determination process or the like. Function to execute) and
The information corresponding to the determination result when the predetermined special information stored in the acquired information storage means is the target of the determination by the determination means is before the predetermined special information is the target of the determination. It is equipped with a destination identification means (a function of executing a hold command setting process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) to be specified at the timing.
The special information is an information group including the first individual information (for example, pass / fail information) and the second individual information (for example, variable display time information).
When the gaming state is the first gaming state, the first individual information and the second individual information are included in the target when the identification is made by the prior identification means, while the gaming state is the second. When the game is in a gaming state, a limiting means (a limiting function in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for limiting the second individual information so that it is not included in the target when the identification is made by the prior specifying means is provided. A game machine characterized by being equipped.

According to the feature D1, the mode of the special notification can be changed according to the situation by changing the information to be the target to be specified in advance depending on the type of the gaming state. It is preferable that there are many types of information to be specified in advance in order to realize diversification of special notifications, etc., but a large amount of information causes an increase in processing load or includes unnecessary information. It may be a factor that confuses the player. Therefore, a practically preferable configuration can be realized by limiting the target according to the situation by the above-mentioned limiting function.

It is also possible to change the configuration shown in this feature as follows. That is, "an information acquisition means (mainly) for acquiring special information (holding information) based on a ball entry portion (right operating port 85) provided in the game area (game area PE) and entry into the ball entry portion. A function of executing information acquisition processing in the MPU 602 of the control device 162) and an acquisition information storage means capable of storing a plurality of special information acquired by the information acquisition means (holding ball storage area 632 provided in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162). ) And the determination means (function of executing the hit / fail determination process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for sequentially determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to the predetermined determination information. ) And the information corresponding to the determination result when the predetermined special information stored in the acquired information storage means is the determination target by the determination means, and the predetermined special information is the subject of the determination. It also has a destination identification means (a function to execute the hold command setting process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) to be specified at the previous timing, and the special information includes a plurality of types of individual information (for example, correctness information and variable display time information). ), Which is a gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with a switching means for switching the type of the individual information to be specified by the prior identification means according to the gaming state. " Is. In addition, "information acquisition means (mainly) for acquiring special information (holding information) based on a ball entry portion (right operating port 85) provided in the game area (game area PE) and entry into the ball entry portion. A function of executing information acquisition processing in the MPU 602 of the control device 162) and an acquisition information storage means (provided in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) capable of storing a plurality (for example, four) of special information acquired by the information acquisition means. The holding ball storage area 632) and the determination means (for example, the main control device 162) that sequentially determines whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to the predetermined determination information (for example, hit information). (Function to execute hit / fail determination processing, etc. in the MPU 602) and a variable means capable of switching between a non-assisted state that does not assist the entry into the starting ball entry portion and an auxiliary state that assists the entry into the starting ball entry portion. (Electric accessory 91) and a switching control means (a function of executing an electric service support process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for switching the variable means between the non-assisted state and the auxiliary state, and the switching control As control modes by means, a low-frequency entry mode (low-frequency support mode) in which the variable means is controlled so that the frequency of entry into the start entry section is relatively low, and a low-frequency entry mode (low-frequency support mode) in which the start entry section is entered. A high-frequency ball-entry mode (high-frequency support mode) that controls the variable means so that the ball-entry frequency is relatively high is provided, and predetermined special information stored in the acquired information storage means is provided. In the destination specifying means (in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162), the information corresponding to the determination result when the determination means is the object of the determination is specified at the timing before the predetermined special information is the object of the determination. The special information is a group of information including first individual information (for example, right / wrong information) and second individual information (for example, variable display time information), and is provided by the switching control means. When the control mode is the low-frequency ball entry mode, the first individual information and the second individual information are included in the target when the identification is made by the prior identification means, while the switching control means is used. When the control mode is the high-frequency ball entry mode, the limiting means (main control device 162) that limits the second individual information so as not to be included in the target when the identification is made by the prior identification means. It is also possible to say, "A game machine characterized by having a limiting function in the MPU 602."

The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which each of the above features can be applied is shown below.

Pachinko game machine: An operating means operated by a player (game ball launching handle 41), a game ball launching means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operating means (game ball launching mechanism 110), and the launching thereof. A ball passage (guidance rail 100) that guides a game ball to a predetermined game area (game area PE) and each game part (nails, etc.) arranged in the game area are provided, and a predetermined passage of each of these game parts is provided. A gaming machine that gives a privilege to a player when a gaming ball passes through a section (general winning opening 81, etc.).

Rotating game machine such as a slot machine: Equipped with a variable display means for displaying the symbol sequence consisting of a plurality of symbols in a variable manner and then displaying the symbol row in the final stop, and the symbol variation starts due to the operation of the starting operation means. A special game that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the stopping operation means or the predetermined time elapses, and the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol. A game machine that generates a state (bonus game, etc.).

Belt-type game machine using a ball: Equipped with a variable display means for displaying the symbol sequence consisting of a plurality of symbols in a variable manner and then displaying the symbol sequence in the final stop, the symbol variation is started and stopped due to the operation of the starting operation means. A special gaming state (bonus) that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operation means or the predetermined time elapses, and the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol. (Game, etc.) is generated, and further, a throwing device provided with a ball saucer and a throwing device for taking in a game ball from the ball saucer and a payout device for paying out the game ball to the ball saucer is provided. A game machine configured so that the operation of the starting operation means becomes effective when the game ball is thrown in.

10 ... Pachinko machine as a game machine, 80 ... Game board, 82 ... Lower variable winning device, 83 ... Right variable winning device, 84 ... Lower operating port, 85 ... Right operating port as starting ball entry part, 87 ... Picture Main display unit constituting the display means, 91 ... Electric accessory as variable means, 96 ... Symbol display device constituting the pattern display means, 96a ... Display screen, 143 ... Notification / effect control device, 162 ... Main control device, 602 ... MPU, 603 ... ROM, 604 ... RAM, 632 ... Hold ball storage area, 661 ... MPU, 662 ... ROM, 663 ... RAM, D ... Main display unit, DR ... Right operating port display unit, PE ... Game area ..

Claims (3)

The first control device that executes the main control related to the game,
With the second control device under the first control device
With
The first control device is
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the input ball to startup inlet spherical portion provided in the game area,
An acquisition information storage means capable of storing a plurality of special information acquired by the information acquisition means, and
A judging means for extra information stored in the acquired information storage unit sequentially performs determination of whether there is correspondence with a predetermined determination information
Have,
It has a display unit, and is equipped with a pattern display means for variably displaying a pattern on the display unit .
The first control device is
A stop result corresponding to the result of the determination by starting the variable display of the pattern in the pattern display means prior to the determination by the determination means or based on the determination by the determination means. Is displayed and the variable display of the pattern is terminated as one game time, so that the pattern of each game time is variablely displayed according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means. A game time control means that controls the pattern display means, and
The information corresponding to the determination result when the predetermined special information stored in the acquired information storage means is the subject of the determination by the determination means is before the predetermined special information is the subject of the determination. It has a destination identification means to specify at the timing ,
The special information is an information group including the first individual information, the second individual information, and the third individual information.
The determination means
A first determination means for determining whether or not the first individual information corresponds to the first determination information constituting the predetermined determination information.
A second determination means for determining whether or not the second individual information corresponds to the second determination information constituting the predetermined determination information,
It has a third determination means for determining whether or not the third individual information corresponds to the third determination information constituting the predetermined determination information.
Equipped with a variable ball entry section that can be switched between the accepted state where the game ball can enter and the non-accepted state where the game ball cannot enter .
The first control device is
Based on the determination by the first determination means that the first individual information corresponds to the first determination information, the variable ball entry unit is switched to the acceptance state for a predetermined period. ,
When a game ball enters the variable ball entry section within a predetermined period, the second individual information constituting the special information that triggered the switching of the variable ball entry section to the acceptance state is The gaming state is shifted to the first gaming state based on the determination by the second determination means that it does not correspond to the second determination information, and the second individual information corresponds to the second determination information. A game state transition means for shifting the game state to a second game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first game state based on the determination that the game state is
Based on the determination result by the third determination means, the variation display mode determining means for determining the variation display mode of the pattern by the game rotation control means, and
When the first individual information constituting the special information does not correspond to the first determination information, the identification based on the third individual information by the prior identification means is allowed, and the special information is configured. When the first individual information corresponds to the first determination information, it has the second individual information by the prior identification means and the limiting means for limiting the identification based on the third individual information .
The second control device sends a special notification based on the information specified by the first-specific means at a specific game time prior to the game time related to the special information targeted by the first-specific means, or at the specific time. It has a special notification execution means to be performed in the game times and the game times before the specific game times.
The first control device has an information providing means for providing the information specified by the prior identification means to the second control device.
The information providing means is the information corresponding to the second individual information and the third individual information when the specification based on the second individual information and the third individual information is restricted by the restricting means. Is configured to provide certain alternative information instead of
When the information provided by the information providing means includes the predetermined alternative information, the second control device is based on the information related to the first individual information among the provided information. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to determine the mode of special notification . When the second control device is information indicating that the information related to the first individual information corresponds to the first determination information among the information provided by the information providing means, the special notification is given. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is configured to avoid reference to the predetermined alternative information when determining the aspect of the above . The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, which is a pachinko machine.

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