JP6784286B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko machine.

A game machine such as a pachinko machine is provided with a plurality of entrances, and a hit / fail judgment is made based on the winning of the game ball to the entrance, and after the symbols and the like are displayed in a variable manner, the judgment result is displayed. The indicated symbols and the like are stopped and displayed. If a prize is won during the execution of the variable display, the winning information and the like used for determining the winning or failing are stored in the holding area up to the maximum number. When the fluctuation display is stopped, the next fluctuation display is started based on the highest priority information such as the winning information in the holding area. The high priority is determined by the type of winning slot and the winning order, and among the winning slots of the same type, the priority is given in the order of winning .

As described above, in a game machine having a plurality of entrances, by predetermining the order in which the fluctuation display is started, the game machine capable of making it easy for the player to understand the order in which the fluctuation is started. It was proposed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-188368

However, the variable display is monotonous in that it is started in an order based on a predetermined priority, and there is a problem that the player's interest is lowered .

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest of a player.

In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a first ball-entry means capable of entering a game ball, a second ball-entry means different from the first ball-entry means, and the first ball-entry means. An information acquisition means that acquires the first information based on the ball entering and acquires the second information based on the entry into the second ball entry means, and the first information acquired by the information acquisition means. It is possible to store the discrimination means that executes the first discrimination based on the information and the second discrimination based on the second information, and the first information and the second information acquired by the information acquisition means, respectively. Information storage means, a display means for displaying identification information for indicating the discrimination result by the discrimination means, and a player when the display means displays the identification information for showing a specific discrimination result. It has a privilege game execution means for executing a privilege game that is advantageous to the player, and based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, either a normal game state or a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. When the normal game state is set by the state setting means to be set and the state setting means, the game ball is set to a state in which it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the second ball entry means than the first ball entry means. , The ball-entry assisting means in which the game ball is set in the second ball-entry means to be easier to enter than the first ball-entry means when the special game state is set, and the state-setting means. When the normal gaming state is set, the first information stored in the information storage means is set to be discriminated by the discriminating means rather than the second information, and the state setting means When the special gaming state is set, the gaming machine has the setting means for setting the second information to be discriminated by the discriminating means rather than the first information, and the gaming machine has the usual When the game state is set, the game in which the first determination is executed is more likely to be advantageous to the player than the game in which the second determination is executed, and when the special game state is set. Is configured so that the game in which the second determination is executed is more likely to be advantageous to the player than the game in which the first determination is executed, and when the normal game state is set, It is possible to execute the first notification mode for indicating that the state is such that the ball is entered into the first ball entry means and the first determination is executed rather than the second determination, and the special gaming state is set. If so, it means that the ball is entered into the second ball entry means and the second determination is prioritized over the first determination. Ri der second ones capable of executing the notification manner to indicate, when the normal game state is set, the number of the first information stored in said information storage means becomes equal to or less than the first number In this case, the first special notification mode is executed, and when the special gaming state is set, the number of the second information stored in the information storage means is smaller than the first number. It is possible to execute the second special notification mode in the following cases .

According to the game machine of the present invention, the first ball-entry means capable of entering the game ball, the second ball-entry means different from the first ball-entry means, and the first ball-entry means are entered. The information acquisition means that acquires the first information based on the information and acquires the second information based on the fact that the ball has entered the second ball entry means, and the first information based on the first information acquired by the information acquisition means. A discrimination means that executes one discrimination and executes a second discrimination based on the second information, and an information storage means that can store the first information and the second information acquired by the information acquisition means, respectively. , A display means for displaying the identification information for showing the discrimination result by the discrimination means, and a privilege that is advantageous to the player when the identification information for showing the specific discrimination result is displayed on the display means. A state setting means that has a privilege game execution means for executing a game, and sets either a normal game state or a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. When the normal game state is set by the state setting means, the game ball is set to a state in which it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the second ball entry means than the first ball entry means, and the special game state is set. When set to, the ball entry assisting means in which the game ball is set to be easier to enter into the second ball entry means than the first ball entry means, and the normal game state by the state setting means. Is set, the first information stored in the information storage means is set to be discriminated by the discriminating means rather than the second information, and the state setting means causes the special gaming state to be discriminated. When set, the gaming machine has the setting means for setting the second information to be discriminated by the discriminating means rather than the first information, and the gaming machine is set to the normal gaming state. In this case, the game in which the first determination is executed is more likely to be advantageous to the player than the game in which the second determination is executed, and when the special game state is set, the first determination is performed. The game in which the second discrimination is executed is more likely to be advantageous to the player than the game in which the discrimination is executed, and when the normal game state is set, the first ball entry When it is possible to execute the first notification mode for indicating that the state is such that the ball is entered into the means to execute the first determination rather than the second determination, and the special gaming state is set, A second notification for indicating that the ball is entered into the second ball entry means and the second determination is prioritized over the first determination. All SANYO viable aspects, when the normal game state is set, the first special when the number of the first information stored in said information storage means is equal to or less than the first number When the notification mode is executed and the special gaming state is set, the number of the second information stored in the information storage means is less than the first number and is less than or equal to the second number. It is possible to execute the second special notification mode .

Therefore, there is an effect that the interest of the game can be improved .

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. (A) is a diagram schematically showing the area division setting and the effective line setting of the display screen, and (b) is a diagram illustrating an actual display screen. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the outline of various counters. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of RAM in a main control unit. (A) is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the ROM in the main control device, and (b) schematically shows the correspondence between the first random number counter C1 and the judgment value of the jackpot of the special symbol. (C) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the first hit type selection table, and (d) is a second hit random number counter C4 and a hit determination value of a normal symbol. It is a schematic diagram which shows the correspondence relationship of. (A) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence between the first hit type counter C2 and the jackpot type in the special symbol 1. (B) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence between the first hit type counter C2 and the jackpot type in the special symbol 2. (A) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the fluctuation pattern selection table, and (b) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence between the fluctuation type counter CS1 and the fluctuation type at the time of a big hit. Yes, (c) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence between the fluctuation type counter CS1 at the time of disconnection (normal) and the fluctuation type, and (d) is the fluctuation type counter CS1 at the time of deviation (probability variation). It is a schematic diagram which shows the correspondence relationship between a variation type and a variation type. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the RAM in the voice lamp control device. (A) is a schematic diagram showing an example of displaying a reserved symbol in a normal time, (b) is a schematic diagram showing an example of displaying a reserved symbol in a time saving time, and (c) is a schematic diagram showing an example of displaying a reserved symbol in a time saving time. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the display of the reserved symbol when the number of reserved balls of the symbol 2 becomes small. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt process which is executed by MPU in a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol variation processing executed by MPU in the main control unit. It is a flowchart which showed the variation execution determination process which is executed by MPU in a main control unit. It is a flowchart which showed the special symbol 1 variation start processing executed by MPU in a main control unit. It is a flowchart which showed the special symbol 2 variation start processing executed by MPU in a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process executed by MPU in a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the look-ahead process which is executed by MPU in a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol variation processing executed by MPU in a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the thru gate passing processing executed by MPU in a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the NMI interrupt process executed by MPU in a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the start-up process executed by MPU in the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the main process executed by MPU in the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot control processing executed by MPU in the main control device. It is a flowchart which showed the start-up process which is executed by MPU in the voice lamp control device. It is a flowchart which showed the main process executed by MPU in the voice lamp control device. It is a flowchart which showed the command determination process executed by MPU in the voice lamp control device. It is a flowchart which showed the holding ball number production processing executed by MPU in the voice lamp control device. It is a flowchart which showed the look-ahead effect processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device. It is a flowchart which showed the variation display setting process which is executed by MPU in the voice lamp control device. It is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence relationship between the first hit type counter C2 in the modified example of the first embodiment and the jackpot type in the special symbol. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine in the 2nd Embodiment. It is a front view of the distribution unit in 2nd Embodiment. (A) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence relationship between the first hit type counter C2 in the second embodiment and the jackpot type in the special symbol, and (b) is the main control device in the second embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the RAM in. It is a flowchart which showed the special symbol variation process 2 executed by the MPU in the main control unit in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which showed the special symbol 1 variation start process 2 executed by the MPU in the main control unit in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which showed the special symbol 1 jackpot determination process executed by MPU in the main control device in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which showed the special symbol 1 variation pattern selection process executed by MPU in the main control unit in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which showed the special symbol 1 fluctuation stop processing executed by MPU in the main control device in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which showed the special symbol 2 variation start processing 2 executed by MPU in the main control device in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which showed the special symbol 2 jackpot determination processing executed by MPU in the main control device in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which showed the special symbol 2 variation pattern selection process executed by MPU in the main control device in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which showed the special symbol 2 fluctuation stop processing executed by MPU in the main control device in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which showed the time saving medium variation processing executed by MPU in the main control device in 2nd Embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 13 of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 in which an outer shell is formed by a wooden frame combined in a substantially rectangular shape, and an outer frame 11 formed in substantially the same outer shape as the outer frame 11. It is provided with an inner frame 12 that is supported so as to be openable and closable. Metal hinges 18 are attached to the outer frame 11 at two upper and lower positions on the left side of the front view (see FIG. 1) in order to support the inner frame 12, and the side on which the hinge 18 is provided is used as an opening / closing axis. The frame 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable toward the front side of the front surface.

A game board 13 (see FIG. 2) having a large number of nails, winning openings 63, 64, etc. is detachably attached to the inner frame 12 from the back surface side. A ball game is performed by a ball flowing down the front surface of the game board 13. The inner frame 12 includes a ball launching unit 112a (see FIG. 5) that launches a ball into the front region of the game board 13 and a launch that guides the ball launched from the ball launching unit 112a to the front region of the game board 13. Rails (not shown) etc. are attached.

On the front side of the inner frame 12, a front frame 14 that covers the upper side of the front surface and a lower plate unit 15 that covers the lower side thereof are provided. Metal hinges 19 are attached to the upper and lower two places on the left side of the front view (see FIG. 1) to support the front frame 14 and the lower plate unit 15, and the front frame with the side on which the hinge 19 is provided as an opening / closing axis. The 14 and the lower plate unit 15 are supported so as to be openable and closable toward the front side of the front surface. The lock of the inner frame 12 and the lock of the front frame 14 are released by inserting a dedicated key into the keyhole 21 of the cylinder lock 20 and performing a predetermined operation.

The front frame 14 is formed by assembling decorative resin parts, electric parts, and the like, and a window portion 14c having a substantially elliptical opening is provided at a substantially central portion thereof. A glass unit 16 having two sheets of glass is arranged on the back surface side of the front frame 14, and the front surface of the game board 13 can be visually recognized on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 via the glass unit 16.

On the front frame 14, an upper plate 17 for storing balls is formed in a substantially box shape with the upper surface open so as to project forward, and prize balls, rented balls, and the like are discharged to the upper plate 17. The bottom surface of the upper plate 17 is formed so as to be inclined downward to the right side of the front view (see FIG. 1), and the ball thrown into the upper plate 17 is guided to the ball launching unit 112a by the inclination. Further, a frame button 22 is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 17. The frame button 22 is used by the player, for example, when changing the stage of the effect displayed by the third symbol display device 81 (see FIG. 2) described later, or changing the effect content of the super reach. Be manipulated.

The stage is an effect mode in which various effects displayed on the third symbol display device 81 are unified. In this pachinko machine 10, there are three stages: "city stage", "empty stage", and "island stage". There are two stages. Then, various effects such as variable effects and reach effects that are performed when the ball enters the first ball opening 64a (starting prize), which will be described later, are designed to be performed according to the theme given to each stage. Has been done. The stage is changed when the frame button 22 is operated by the player during the period when the fluctuation effect is not performed or during the high-speed fluctuation, and each time the frame button 22 is operated, for example, "city stage" → " It is changed repeatedly in the order of "empty stage"-> "island stage"-> "city stage"-> ... Immediately after the power is turned on, for example, a "city stage" is set as the initial stage.

On the other hand, the third symbol display device 81 is configured so that when the normal reach effect is started and the normal reach is developed into the super reach, the selection screen of the effect mode of the super reach is displayed during the normal reach. If the frame button 22 is operated by the player while the selection screen is displayed, the effect content at the time of super reach is changed.

The front frame 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around the front frame 14 (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means change and control the light emitting mode by lighting or blinking according to a change in the gaming state at the time of a big hit or a predetermined reach, and play a role of enhancing the effect of the effect during the game. Illuminations 29 to 33 having a light emitting means such as an LED are provided on the peripheral edge of the window 14c. In the pachinko machine 10, these illumination units 29 to 33 function as effect lamps such as jackpot lamps, and each illumination unit 29 to 33 lights up by lighting or blinking the built-in LED at the time of jackpot or reach production. Or, it blinks to notify that the jackpot is in progress or that the reach is one step before the jackpot. Further, in the upper left portion of the front frame 14 when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), a light emitting means such as an LED is built in, and a display lamp 34 capable of displaying when the prize ball is being paid out and when an error occurs is provided.

Further, on the lower side of the illuminated portion 32 on the right side, a small window 35 is formed by attaching a transparent resin from the back surface side so that the back surface side of the front frame 14 can be visually recognized, and a sticking space K1 on the front surface of the game board 13 (FIG. The certificate stamp or the like attached to (see 2) is visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10. Further, in the pachinko machine 10, in order to bring out more glitter, a plating member 36 made of ABS resin having chrome plating is attached to a region around the illuminated portions 29 to 33.

A ball lending operation unit 40 is arranged below the window unit 14c. The ball lending operation unit 40 is provided with a frequency display unit 41, a ball lending button 42, and a return button 43. When the ball lending operation unit 40 is operated with bills, cards, etc. inserted into the card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, the ball is operated according to the operation. Lending is done. Specifically, the frequency display unit 41 is an area in which balance information such as a card is displayed, and the built-in LED lights up and the balance is displayed as numerical value as balance information. The ball lending button 42 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on the information recorded on the card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 17 as long as the remaining amount is present on the card or the like. Will be done. The return button 43 is operated when requesting the return of the card or the like inserted in the card unit. A pachinko machine in which balls are lent directly to the upper plate 17 from a ball lending device or the like without going through a card unit, a so-called cash machine, does not require the ball lending operation unit 40. In this case, the ball lending operation unit 40 is not required. A decorative sticker or the like may be added to the installation portion of the above to make the component configuration common. It is possible to standardize pachinko machines and cash machines that use card units.

In the lower plate unit 15 located below the upper plate 17, a lower plate 50 for storing balls that could not be stored in the upper plate 17 is formed in a substantially box shape with an open upper surface in the central portion thereof. There is. On the right side of the lower plate 50, an operation handle 51 operated by a player to drive the ball into the front surface of the game board 13 is arranged, and the inside of the operation handle 51 permits the driving of the ball launching unit 112a. Touch sensor 51a for this purpose, push button type stop switch 51b that stops the firing of the ball during the pressing operation, and a variable resistor that detects the amount of rotation operation of the operation handle 51 by the change in electrical resistance. (Not shown) and is built-in. When the operation handle 51 is rotated clockwise by the player, the touch sensor 51a is turned on and the resistance value of the variable resistor changes according to the operation amount, depending on the rotation operation amount of the operation handle 51. The ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor that changes, and the ball is driven into the front surface of the game board 13 with a flying amount corresponding to the operation of the player. Further, when the operation handle 51 is not operated by the player, the touch sensor 51a and the stop switch 51b are turned off.

A ball pulling lever 52 for operating the ball stored in the lower plate 50 when the ball stored in the lower plate 50 is discharged downward is provided in the lower front portion of the lower plate 50. The ball pulling lever 52 is always urged to the right, and by sliding it to the left against the urging, the bottom opening formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 50 is opened. The ball naturally falls from the bottom opening and is discharged. The operation of the ball removing lever 52 is usually performed with a box (generally referred to as a "thousand-car box" or a "dollar box") for receiving the balls discharged from the lower plate 50 placed below the lower plate 50. Be told. An operation handle 51 is arranged on the right side of the lower plate 50 as described above, and an ashtray 53 is attached to the left side of the lower plate 50.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 has a wooden base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape in front view, a large number of nails and windmills for ball guidance, rails 61, 62, a general winning opening 63, and a first. The ball entry port 64a, the variable winning device 65, the variable display device unit 80, and the like are assembled and configured, and the peripheral edge portion thereof is attached to the back surface side of the inner frame 12. The general winning opening 63, the first winning opening 64a, the variable winning device 65, and the variable display device unit 80 are arranged in the through holes formed in the base plate 60 by router processing, and are wood screws from the front side of the game board 13. It is fixed by etc. Further, the front central portion of the game board 13 can be visually recognized from the front side of the inner frame 12 through the window portion 14c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 14. Hereinafter, the configuration of the game board 13 will be described mainly with reference to FIG. 2.

An outer rail 62 formed by bending a strip-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is planted on the front surface of the game board 13, and a strip-shaped metal plate is placed inside the outer rail 62 like the outer rail 62. The arc-shaped inner rail 61 formed in 1 is planted. The inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62 surround the outer periphery of the front surface of the game board 13, and the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1) surround the front and back so that the front surface of the game board 13 is surrounded by a ball. A game area in which the game is played is formed by the behavior of. The game area is a substantially circular area (a winning opening or the like is arranged and the launched ball is arranged) formed on the front surface of the game board 13 by being divided by two rails 61 and 62 and an arc member 70. The area where it flows down).

The two rails 61 and 62 are provided to guide the ball launched from the ball launching unit 112a (see FIG. 5) to the upper part of the game board 13. A return ball prevention member 68 is attached to the tip portion of the inner rail 61 (upper left portion in FIG. 2) to prevent the ball once guided to the upper part of the game board 13 from returning to the ball guide passage. Will be done. A return rubber 69 is attached to the tip of the outer rail 62 (upper right part in FIG. 2) at a position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the ball, and the ball launched with a predetermined momentum hits the return rubber 69 and has momentum. Is dampened and bounced back toward the center. Further, a resin arc member 70 formed by providing an arc connecting the rails on the inner surface side is used as a base between the lower right tip of the inner rail 61 and the upper right tip of the outer rail 62. It is fixed by driving it into the plate 60.

In this pachinko machine 10, when a ball enters the first entry port 64a, a lottery for the first special symbol (one of the first symbols) is performed, and the ball enters the second entry opening 64b. If so, a lottery for the second special symbol (one of the first symbols) is performed. A lottery for a special symbol (first symbol) is performed, and when the ball passes through the normal entrance 67, a lottery for the normal symbol (second symbol) is performed. In the special symbol lottery performed for the ball entering the first ball entrance 64a or the second ball opening 64b, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is a big hit, and it is also determined that the special symbol is a big hit. In that case, the jackpot type is also determined. When the jackpot of the special symbol is reached, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the special gaming state, and the special winning opening 65a, which is normally closed, is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have passed, or until 10 balls are won. ) It is opened, and the opening is repeated a predetermined number of times. As a result, a large number of balls are won in the specific winning opening 65a, so that a larger amount of prize balls are paid out than in the normal case. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot of the special symbol is determined by a dedicated lottery depending on whether it is the jackpot of the first special symbol or the jackpot of the second special symbol. If it is a jackpot of the first special symbol, one of the jackpot types is determined from two types, "big hit A" and "big hit B". If it is a jackpot of the second special symbol, one of the three types of jackpot A, "big hit B", and "big hit C" is determined (FIGS. 9 (a) to 9 (b)). reference). The specific winning opening 65a is opened as many times as the number of times according to the jackpot type. In addition, after the end of the special game state, the player is given a game value (game value) according to these jackpot types as added value after the jackpot ends.

On the other hand, in the lottery of the normal symbol performed for the passage of the ball at the normal entry port 67, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is a hit. When it hits a normal symbol, the electric accessory attached to the second entry port 64b is released for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds or 1 second), and the ball can easily enter the second entry port 64b. Become in a state. That is, when the ball hits the normal symbol, the ball is likely to enter the second entry port 64b, and as a result, the special symbol is easily drawn.

Further, when the lottery of the normal symbol (second symbol) is performed, the variable display of the normal symbol is started on the second symbol display device 83, and after a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds, 30 seconds, etc.) has elapsed, The normal symbol showing the lottery result is stopped and displayed. If a ball passes through the normal entry port 67 while the variable display is being performed on the second symbol display device 83, the number of passes is suspended up to four times, and the number of reserved balls is held by the first symbol display device 37. Along with being displayed, it is also shown on the second symbol hold lamp 84. When the variable display is completed in the second symbol display device 83, if the number of reserved balls for the normal entry port 67 remains, the next normal symbol lottery is performed and the variable display according to the lottery is displayed. To be started.

As described above, as the jackpot type of the special symbol, three types of "big hit A", "big hit B", and "big hit C" are provided. When it becomes "big hit A", "big hit B", and "big hit C", it becomes a special game state of the number of rounds according to each big hit type.

As shown in FIGS. 9A to 9B, specifically, "big hit A" is a big hit (15R big hit) in which the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is opened 15 times, and is a big hit game. Later, the special symbol starts to fluctuate 100 times in the time-saving game state (the period when the special symbol has a low probability, the probability of the normal symbol is set to a high probability, the opening time of the electric accessory becomes long, and the number of times of opening is set many times). It is set 100 times as the period until it is done. "Big hit B" is a big hit (15R big hit) in which the specific winning opening (large opening opening) 65a is opened 15 times, and after the big hit game, the lottery probability of the special symbol is set to a high probability. High probability game state) is given 100 times (number of changes of special symbol). Further, the "big hit C" is a big hit (2R big hit) in which the specific winning opening (large opening opening) 65a is opened twice, and 100 probable variation games are given after the big hit game. The "big hit A" and "big hit B" are also given a time-saving game state of a normal symbol during the probability variation game. In addition, "big hit A" and "big hit B" are until the opening time of the specific winning opening 65a in one round elapses for 30 seconds, or until 10 game balls enter the specific winning opening 65a. , "Big hit C" is set until the opening time of the specific winning opening 65a in one round is 1 second or 10 game balls enter the specific winning opening 65a.

In the present embodiment, in the case of a miss, a small hit different from the big hit is set with a predetermined probability. If you win a small hit, the special winning opening 65a will be opened twice. The opening time of the specific winning opening 65a for one round of the specific winning opening 65a is set to 1 second or 10 game balls to enter, as in the case of "big hit C". As described above, it is difficult for the player to distinguish between the "big hit C" and the "small hit" from the opening operation of the specific winning opening 65a. Further, since the "big hit C" and the "small hit" are notified in the state (chance eye) in which the main symbol of "341" is stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81, the player is notified of the special symbol (third symbol). It is difficult to identify from the design). Further, the special symbol (first symbol) displayed on the first symbol display device 37 is a display that is difficult for the player to identify due to the LED or 7-segment display, and the jackpot type is difficult to distinguish. There is.

Further, since the time saving game is not set after the "big hit C" and the "small hit", it is difficult to distinguish whether the game is the "big hit C" or the "small hit" in the subsequent games. As a result, even if the player has a "small hit", the player can perform the game with the expectation that the "big hit C" is executed and the game state is set to the probabilistic game state. .. As a result, it is possible to suppress a problem that the player gets tired of the game during the period until the "big hits A to C" are executed.

Here, the "probability change game state of a special symbol (high probability state)" means a state in which the jackpot probability of a special symbol is increased, that is, a so-called special symbol probability state (during the probability change of a special symbol), in other words, special. It is a state of the game in which it is easy to shift to the game state. On the other hand, the case where it is not the "high probability state of the special symbol" is called the "normal game state of the special symbol (low probability state)", which is the state where the jackpot probability is lower than the probability variation state of the special symbol, that is, the special symbol. Indicates that the jackpot probability is a normal state (normal state of a special symbol). In addition, the "normal symbol time saving state" (normal symbol time saving medium) means that the probability of hitting the normal symbol is increased, and the Riu electric accessory is provided along with the second entrance 64b to play a game ball. This is a game state in which the ball is easily changed to a state (inverted C shape (see FIG. 2)) that guides the ball to the second entry port 64b, and the ball is easy to enter the second entry port 64b. On the other hand, the time when it is not "the time saving state of the normal symbol" is called "the normal state of the normal symbol", which indicates that the hit probability of the normal symbol is the normal state, that is, the state where the hit probability is lower than that during the time saving. ..

As described above, in the jackpot of the special symbol in the present embodiment, the time saving period of the normal symbol and the probability variation period of the special symbol are common regardless of the type of jackpot, and the number of rounds at the time of jackpot according to the type of jackpot. Is changing. On the other hand, the number of rounds may be fixed regardless of the type of jackpot. Further, for example, the period of the "normal symbol time saving state" may be changed according to the type of jackpot. For example, when the jackpot type is "big hit A", the time saving state of the normal symbol is continued from the end of the "big hit A" until the lottery of the special symbol is completed three times, and when it becomes "big hit B", the "big hit B" After the end of the special symbol lottery, the time saving state of the normal symbol continues until the lottery of the special symbol ends 6 times, and when it becomes "big hit C", the normal symbol continues from the end of the "big hit C" until the lottery of the special symbol ends 8 times. The time saving state may be continued.

Further, instead of increasing the hit probability of the normal symbol, the time for opening the electric accessory (not shown) attached to the second entrance 64b or the electric accessory is released by hitting the normal symbol once. The number of times may be changed. Further, in the present embodiment, after the jackpot ends, the "special symbol high probability state" and the "normal symbol time saving state" are set, but after the "special symbol high probability state" ends, the "normal symbol time saving state" is reached. May be configured to be. Instead of the number of lottery of the special symbol, the time saving state of the normal symbol may be continued until a predetermined time (for example, 2 to 5 minutes) elapses.

In the pachinko machine 10, when the initial setting is performed by turning on the power or the like, the pachinko machine 10 is always set to the "low probability state of the special symbol". After that, when the special symbol becomes a big hit, it shifts to the "high probability state of the special symbol" and also shifts to the "time saving state of the normal symbol". When the state shifts to the "high probability state of the special symbol", the state is continued from the end of the jackpot of the special symbol to the end of the lottery of the special symbol 100 times regardless of the type of jackpot. Then, if a new special symbol jackpot is followed between the end of the jackpot and the end of the special symbol lottery 100 times, the process returns to the "low probability state of the special symbol".

If a new special symbol jackpot is reached while the "special symbol high-probability state" is continuing, the "special symbol high-probability state" will be further changed to the special symbol after the new special symbol jackpot ends. Will continue until the lottery is completed 100 times. For example, if a special symbol becomes a big hit and shifts to the "special symbol high probability state" and then becomes a new jackpot in the second special symbol lottery, the "special symbol high probability state" becomes even more new. It will continue from the end of the jackpot until the special symbol lottery is held 100 times. Therefore, in this case, until at least 102 lottery of two special symbol lottery held before the new jackpot and 100 special symbol lottery held after the new jackpot is completed. The "high probability state of special symbols" will be continued.

In addition, when the special symbol becomes a jackpot and shifts from the "normal state of the normal symbol" to the "time saving state of the normal symbol", the lottery of the special symbol ends 100 times after the jackpot of the special symbol ends. Will continue until. On the other hand, after the jackpot of the special symbol is reached, if the jackpot of a new special symbol is not reached by the end of the lottery of the special symbol for a predetermined number of times, the process returns to the "normal state of the normal symbol".

Then, if a new special symbol jackpot is reached while the "normal symbol time saving state" is being continued, the "normal symbol time saving state" will be further changed to the special symbol after the jackpot of the new special symbol is completed. It will continue until the lottery is completed 100 times. For example, if a special symbol becomes a jackpot and shifts to the "normal symbol time saving state", and then a new jackpot is reached in the fifth special symbol lottery, the "normal symbol time saving state" is further changed to the new jackpot. After the end, the lottery of special symbols will be continued until 100 times. That is, in the present embodiment, when a new special symbol jackpot is reached while the "normal symbol time-saving state" is being continued, the time-saving period ("" The duration of the "normal symbol time saving state") is updated.

A first symbol provided with a plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter, abbreviated as "LED") 37a and a 7-segment display 37b, which are light emitting means, on the upper right side of the game area (upper right side in FIG. 2). A display device 37 is arranged. The first symbol display device 37 displays according to each control performed by the main control device 110, which will be described later, and mainly displays the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. The plurality of LEDs 37a indicate by the lighting state whether or not the lottery of the special symbol performed in association with the entry (starting winning) into the first entry opening 64a or the second entry opening 64b is being executed. The fluctuation display is performed, and as a stop symbol after the fluctuation is completed, a special symbol (first symbol) corresponding to the lottery result of the special symbol is shown by the lighting state, or the first entry port 64a or the second entry opening 64b. The number of reserved balls, which is the number of balls (reserved balls) whose fluctuation has not been executed among the balls entered in, is indicated by the lighting state.

If a ball enters the first entry port 64a while the special symbol (first symbol) is variablely displayed on the first symbol display device 37, the number of entry is suspended up to four times. The number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37 and also by the third symbol display device 81, and even when the ball enters the second entry port 64b, the number of times the ball is entered is up to four times. The number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37 and also by the third symbol display device 81. In the present embodiment, the balls entering the first ball entrance 64a and the second ball entry 64b are each held up to four times, but the maximum number of times of holding is limited to four times. It may be set to 3 times or less (for example, 2 times) or 5 times or more (for example, 8 times).

The 7-segment display 37b displays the number of rounds during the jackpot and an error. The LED 37a is configured so that the emission colors (for example, red, green, and blue) of each LED are different, and depending on the combination of the emission colors, various gaming states (high probability state of a special symbol) of the pachinko machine 10 are used with a small number of LEDs. Or, it is possible to display (such as during the time reduction of ordinary symbols). Further, the LED 37a not only indicates whether or not the lottery result of the special symbol is a jackpot as a stop symbol after the end of the fluctuation, and if it is a jackpot, the jackpot type (big hit A, jackpot B, jackpot C). A special symbol (first symbol) corresponding to the above is shown.

Further, in the game area, a plurality of general winning openings 63 are arranged in which 5 to 15 balls are paid out as prize balls when the balls are won. Further, a variable display device unit 80 is arranged in the central portion of the game area. The variable display device unit 80 is provided with a third symbol display device 81 composed of a liquid crystal display (hereinafter, simply abbreviated as “display device”) and a second symbol display device 83 composed of LEDs. .. In the variable display device unit 80, a center frame 86 is arranged so as to surround the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81.

The third symbol display device 81 performs a decorative display according to the display of the first symbol display device 37. For example, when a ball enters the first ball entry port 64a (starting prize), the first symbol display device 37 executes a variable display of a special symbol (first symbol) using the ball as a trigger. Further, in the third symbol display device 81, the variation display of the third symbol corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

The third symbol display device 81 is composed of a large liquid crystal display having an size of 8 inches, and by controlling the display contents by the display control device 114 described later, for example, three symbols of left, middle, and right are used. The column is displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are vertically scrolled for each symbol row so that the third symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. In the present embodiment, the game state displayed by the control of the main control device 110 is displayed on the first symbol display device 37, whereas the third symbol display device 81 displays the first symbol display device 37. A decorative display is made accordingly. In addition, instead of the display device, for example, a reel or the like may be used to configure the third symbol display device 81.

Here, the display contents of the third symbol display device 81 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining a display screen of the third symbol display device 81, and FIG. 4A is a diagram schematically showing an area division setting and an effective line setting of the display screen. FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating an actual display screen.

The third symbol is composed of 10 types of main symbols with numbers from "0" to "9". Each main symbol is composed of a rear symbol consisting of a wooden box with numbers from "0" to "9", of which the main symbols with odd numbers (1,3,5,7,9) are , A large number is added to almost the front of the wooden box. On the other hand, the main symbols with even numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) have attached symbols that imitate characters such as furoshiki and helmets, which are almost full on the front of the wooden box. Even numbers are added to the lower right side of the attached symbol so that they are small in green and displayed on the front side of the attached symbol.

Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the lottery result of the special symbol performed by the main control device 110 (see FIG. 5) described later is a big hit, a variable display in which the same main symbols are aligned is performed. , It is configured so that a big hit occurs after the fluctuation display is finished. On the other hand, if the lottery result of the special symbol is out of order, a variable display is performed in which the same main symbol is not aligned.

In the present embodiment, when the lottery of the special symbol is jackpot A or jackpot B, there is a possibility that all the numbers from "0" to "9" are aligned regardless of the jackpot type. The pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to execute an effect similar to the interval effect (pseudo interval effect) performed during the round during the jackpot in a predetermined period (special fluctuation period) after the end of the jackpot. There is. In order to effectively perform this pseudo-interval effect, it is configured so that it is difficult to predict the jackpot type depending on the type of the main symbol displayed when the jackpot is hit. Further, in the case of a jackpot C, a chance eye composed of a "341" break is displayed. In the present embodiment, the chance eye is set to one type of "341", but the chance eye is not limited to that, and may be composed of other loose eyes, or one of the reach outliers may be set as the chance eye. Good.

The variable display of the special symbol indicating the lottery result of the lottery game between the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not performed at the same time, but only one of them is performed. When the reserved balls corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol are stored, the change of the special symbol set as priority is changed based on the priority set in the game state. Set. In the present embodiment, in the gaming state other than the normal symbol being set to the time saving game state (the normal gaming state and the probabilistic gaming state in which the time saving state is not set (100 times after the jackpot C)), the first special symbol is used. Fluctuations are prioritized. On the other hand, in the gaming state in which the time saving state of the normal symbol is set, the variation of the second special symbol is preferentially executed.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9A to 9B, the first special symbol (special diagram 1) is set so that only the jackpot of 15 rounds is selected, and the second special symbol is selected. In, the jackpot of two rounds is set to be selected with a probability of 40%. The percentage of jackpots that shift to the high-probability gaming state is 80% for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, which are the same ratio.

Therefore, the first special symbol is set so that a jackpot that is more advantageous to the player can be easily selected than the second special symbol. Therefore, when a big hit is made in a game state other than the time-saving game state, which is a game state that is disadvantageous to the player, the change of the first special symbol is preferentially executed so that the lottery that is advantageous to the player is executed. It is configured to. Further, when the game state is set to the time-saving game state which is advantageous to the player, the change of the second special symbol, which is a lottery game which is disadvantageous to the player, is preferentially executed. There is.

With this configuration, in a game state that is disadvantageous to the player, it is easy to obtain a big hit in a lottery game that is advantageous to the player (there is a lot of profit in the big hit), and the damage to the player becomes excessive. It is configured so that it can be suppressed. In addition, in a game state that is advantageous to the player, it is easy to obtain a big hit in a lottery game that is disadvantageous to the player (the profit in the big hit is small), so that the damage on the game store side becomes excessive or gambling. It is configured so that the problem that the value becomes extremely high can be suppressed.

In the present embodiment, if the game ball is continuously fired, the game ball (250 shots) worth 1000 yen will be used about 17 to 20 times, the first entry port 64a or the second entry. A game nail or the like is arranged so that a ball can be entered into the ball opening 64b (when a prize ball paid out by winning a prize in the first entry port 64a or the second entry opening 64b is also used). In the normal game state, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol is set so that a relatively long fluctuation time (variation pattern such as reach) can be easily selected. Normally, the reserved ball of the first special symbol is always set. It is configured so that the game can be easily played in the stored state, and even if the reserved ball of the second special symbol is stored, the variable display for the reserved ball is not started. As a result, even though the gaming state is disadvantageous to the player, the variable display of the second special symbol is started, and the problem that the player is disadvantaged is suppressed.

In addition, in the time-saving game state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set shorter than the normal time (30 seconds) (3 seconds), and the opening time of the electric accessory (1 second) for one hit of the normal symbol. ) And the number of times of opening (2 times) are also set to be larger than the normal opening time (0.5 seconds) and the number of times of opening (1 time). Further, in order to launch the game ball so that the game ball enters the first ball entry port 64a or the second ball entry port 64b, the left side route through which the game ball passes on the left side of the variable display device unit 80 and the left side route are variable. It is composed of two types, a right route through which the game ball passes on the right side of the display device unit 80, and a gate 67 is arranged on both routes on which the game ball normally triggers the start of the symbol. As a result, no matter how the game ball is fired during the time-saving game state, the lottery of the normal symbol will be started, and the game ball will be placed in the second entrance 64b rather than the first entrance 64a. It is structured so that it is easy to enter the ball. Therefore, even during the time-saving game, it is configured to suppress fraud that makes it easier to execute a more advantageous jackpot by drawing a lottery only with the first special symbol.

Further, in the time-saving game state, the game ball is easily entered into the second entrance 64b, so that the prize ball equivalent to the launched game ball is easily paid out, and the second entry port 64b is designed. It is designed to be disadvantageous to the player if he / she does not enter the ball. Therefore, the player can inevitably perform the game so as to enter the ball into the second entrance 64b, and it is possible to make it difficult to notice that the player is preferentially playing with a disadvantageous special symbol.

Further, in the short-time game state, the game ball can easily enter the second entrance 64b and the number of prize balls to be paid out increases. Therefore, the game store can use the game ball at the gate 67 in order to increase the profit. It is conceivable to set the game nail so that it is difficult for the game ball to pass through, or to set the game nail so that the game ball is difficult to enter the second entry port 64b even when the electric accessory is activated. .. However, in the configuration of the present embodiment, if it becomes difficult for the game ball to enter the second entry port 64b during the time-saving game, the fluctuation is likely to start in the first special symbol, and in particular, in the probability variation game state, 1 /. Since there is a high probability that the jackpot will be determined as 40, the jackpot will be determined by the first special symbol even if the fluctuation is immediately small in the first special symbol. As a result, it becomes difficult for the game store side to adjust the game nail so that it is difficult to enter the second ball entrance 64b, and it is possible to suppress a defect that is excessively disadvantageous to the player. With this configuration, even if the design is based on the assumption that the second special symbol will always be drawn during the time-saving game, the effect will not be executed as designed by the adjustment of the game store. Problems can be suppressed.

The explanation will be continued by returning to FIG. As shown in FIG. 4A, the display screen of the third symbol display device 81 is roughly divided into upper and lower halves, and the lower two-thirds are the main display area Dm for variable display of the third symbol, and the rest. The upper 1/3 of is a sub-display area Ds for displaying the number of reserved balls and the like.

The main display area Dm is divided into three display areas Dm1 to Dm3 on the left, middle, and right, and three symbol columns Z1, Z2, and Z3 are displayed in the three display areas Dm1 to Dm3, respectively. In each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, the above-mentioned third symbols are displayed in a specified order. That is, the main symbols are arranged in the ascending or descending order of the numbers in the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, and the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are periodically scrolled from top to bottom to perform variable display. In particular, in the left symbol row Z1, the numbers of the main symbols are arranged so as to appear in descending order, and in the middle symbol row Z2 and the right symbol row Z3, the numbers of the main symbols appear in ascending order.

Further, in the main display area Dm, the third symbol is displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three rows for each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. The middle part of this main display area Dm is set as the effective line L1, and the third symbol stops on the effective line L1 in the order of left symbol row Z1 → right symbol row Z3 → middle symbol row Z2 in each game. Is displayed. When the third symbol is stopped, if the jackpot symbols are aligned on the effective line L1 (in the present embodiment, the same combination of main symbols), the jackpot moving image is displayed as a jackpot.

On the other hand, the sub-display area Ds is provided horizontally above the main display area Dm, and is further divided into two small areas Ds1 to Ds2 in the left-right direction. Of these, the small area Ds1 and the small area Ds2 are reserved balls, which are the number of balls (reserved balls) that have not been changed among the balls that have been entered into the first entry port 64a or the second entry port 64b. This is the area for displaying numbers. Specifically, the small area Ds1 displays the number of reserved balls of the special symbol set to be changed preferentially, and the small area Ds2 displays the reserved balls of the special symbol set to be non-priority. The number of balls is displayed.

The details will be described later, but the ending display indicating the end of the jackpot game is displayed, and the end timing of the ending display (specifically, the timing from the end of the ending to the start of the change of the next special symbol) is set after the jackpot game. The display position of the reserved ball is changed based on the game state to be played. In the present embodiment, the holding ball of the first special symbol is a "white circle symbol (see FIG. 4A)" so that the holding ball of the first special symbol and the holding ball of the second special symbol can be distinguished from each other. The reserved ball of the second special symbol is displayed as a "white triangle symbol (see FIG. 4A)".

In the present embodiment, when the number of reserved balls set as priority is 2 or less, the non-priority reserved symbol is blinked and displayed (see FIG. 12 (c)), and the non-priority reserved symbol changes. It is configured to notify the player that there is a risk of being started. With this configuration, even if the player is playing the game without noticing that the ball is out of the upper plate or the game ball is not fired due to a jam, etc., the problem can be notified. It is possible to prevent the lottery from being drawn with a special pattern that is disadvantageous to the player.

On the actual display screen, as shown in FIG. 4B, a total of nine main symbols of the third symbol are displayed in the main display area Dm. In the sub-display area Ds, the moving image is displayed in the small area Ds3 on the right, suggesting to the player that the transition to the jackpot is easier than usual. In the central small area Ds2, a predetermined character (a boy with a headband in the present embodiment) usually performs a predetermined action, and sometimes a special action different from the predetermined action is performed, or another character appears. A notice will be produced by issuing it.

On the other hand, if a ball enters the first ball entry port 64a while the variable display is being performed on the third symbol display device 81 (first symbol display device 37), the maximum number of ball entry times is four. It is held, and the number of held balls is shown by the first symbol display device 37, and is also shown in the small area Ds1 or the small area Ds2 of the corresponding sub-display area Ds. In the small area Ds1, one reserved ball number symbol is displayed for each reserved ball number symbol, and the reserved ball number is displayed according to the display number of the reserved ball number symbol. That is, when one reserved ball number symbol is displayed in the small area Ds1, it indicates that the reserved ball number is one, and when four reserved ball number symbols are displayed, the reserved ball number is Indicates that it is 4 balls. Further, when the reserved ball number symbol is not displayed in the small area Ds1, it indicates that the reserved ball number is 0, that is, there is no reserved ball. Further, the reserved ball of the second entry port 64b is also set in the same manner as the first entry port 64a.

In the present embodiment, the balls entering the first ball entrance 64a or the second ball entry 64b are held up to a maximum of four times, but the maximum number of balls held is limited to four times. It may be set to 3 times or less (for example, 2 times) or 5 times or more times (for example, 8 times). Further, instead of displaying the number of reserved balls symbol in the small area Ds1, the number of reserved balls is different by a number in a part of the third symbol display device 81, or the area divided into four is different by the number of reserved balls. (For example, a color or a lighting pattern) may be displayed. Further, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the number of reserved balls may not be displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Further, the variable display device unit 80 may be provided with four hold lamps indicating the number of hold balls for the maximum number of hold balls, and the number of hold balls may be displayed according to the number of hold lamps in the lit state.

<About the electrical configuration in the first embodiment>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10.

The main control device 110 is equipped with an MPU 201 as a one-chip microcomputer which is an arithmetic unit. The MPU 201 is a ROM 202 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 201, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when the control program stored in the ROM 202 is executed. A certain RAM 203 and various other circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are built in. In order to instruct the operation of the sub control device such as the payout control device 111 and the voice lamp control device 113, various commands are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device by the data transmission / reception circuit. Such a command is transmitted from the main controller 110 to the sub controller in only one direction.

First, the RAM 203 provided in the main control device 110 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. In the main control device 110, a special symbol lottery, a normal symbol lottery, a display setting in the first symbol display device 37, a display setting in the second symbol display device 83, and a display setting in the third symbol display device 81. The main processing of the pachinko machine 10 such as is executed. The RAM 203 is provided with various counters for controlling these processes. Here, with reference to FIG. 6, a counter and the like provided in the RAM 203 of the main control device 110 will be described. These counters and the like are used for a special symbol lottery, a normal symbol lottery, a display setting on the first symbol display device 37, a display setting on the second symbol display device 83, and a display setting on the third symbol display device 81. It is used in the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 to perform such as.

To set the display of the special symbol lottery and the display of the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81, the first random number counter C1 used for the special symbol lottery and the jackpot type of the special symbol are selected. The first hit type counter C2 used for, the stop type selection counter C3 used for selecting the out-of-order stop type in the special symbol, and the first initial value random number used for setting the initial value of the first random number counter C1. The counter CINI1 and the variation type counter CS1 used for selecting the variation pattern are used. Further, the second random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of ordinary symbols, and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is used for setting the initial value of the second random number counter C4. Each of these counters is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time it is updated, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0.

Each counter is updated, for example, at intervals of 2 milliseconds, which is the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13), and some counters are updated irregularly in the main process (see FIG. 24). Then, the updated value is appropriately stored in the counter buffer 203i of the RAM 203. The RAM 203 is provided with a special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a and a special symbol 2 reserved ball storage area 203b, each of which is composed of one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas). In each of these areas, the first hit random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter C3 are set according to the timing of entering the first ball entry port 64a and the second ball entry port 64b. Each value is stored individually. Further, the RAM 203 is provided with a normal symbol holding ball storage area 203c composed of one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas), and the balls are left and right in each of these areas. The value of the second random number counter C4 is stored in accordance with the timing of passing through any of the normal entry ports (through gates) 67.

Each counter will be described in detail. The first random number counter C1 is incremented by 1 in order within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 399), reaches a maximum value (for example, 399 in the case of a counter capable of taking a value of 0 to 399), and then becomes 0. It is configured to return to. In particular, when the first random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 at that time is read as the initial value of the first random number counter C1.

Further, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is configured as a loop counter updated in the same range as the first random number counter C1. That is, for example, when the first random number counter C1 is a loop counter capable of taking a value of 0 to 399, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is also a loop counter in the range of 0 to 399. The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is updated once for each execution of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13), and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 24).

The value of the first random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt process in this embodiment), and the timing at which the ball wins the first entry port 64a or the second entry opening 64b. It is stored in the special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a or the special symbol 2 reserved ball storage area 203b of the RAM 203. Then, the value of the random number that becomes the jackpot of the special symbol is set by the first random number table 202a stored in the ROM 202 of the main control device 110, and the value of the first random number counter C1 is the first random number table. If it matches the value of the random number that becomes the jackpot set by 202a, it is determined to be the jackpot of the special symbol. Further, the first random number table 202a is used for a low probability time of a special symbol (a period in which the special symbol is in a low probability state) and a high probability time (special) in which the probability of becoming a big hit of the special symbol is higher than that of the low probability time. It can be divided into two types, one for the period during which the symbol is in a high probability state). That is, the first random number table 202a (FIG. 8B) is composed of the first random number table 202a for low probability and the first random number table 202 for high probability, and each table has The number of big hit random numbers included is different. By making the number of random numbers to be big hits different in this way, the probability of being a big hit is changed between the low probability time of the special symbol and the high probability time of the special symbol. The first random number table 202a for the low probability of the special symbol and the first random number table 202a for the high probability of the special symbol are provided in the ROM 202 of the main control device 110.

The first hit type counter C2 determines the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 when a special symbol is a big hit, and adds one by one within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 99). It is configured to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (for example, 99 in the case of a counter that can take a value from 0 to 99). The value of the first hit type counter C2 is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt process in this embodiment), and the ball wins the first ball entry port 64a or the second ball entry port 64b. It is stored in the special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a of the RAM 203 at the timing.

Here, the value of the first random number counter C1 stored in the special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a or the special symbol 2 reserved ball storage area 203b is not a random number that is a big hit of the special symbol, that is, the special symbol. If it is a random number that is out of order, the display mode corresponding to the stop symbol displayed on the first symbol display device 37 is the one when the special symbol is out of order.

On the other hand, if the value of the first random number counter C1 stored in the special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a or the special symbol 2 reserved ball storage area 203b is a random number that is a big hit of the special symbol, the first symbol display device. The display mode corresponding to the stop symbol displayed on 37 is the one at the time of a big hit of the special symbol. In this case, the specific display mode at the time of the jackpot is the display mode indicated by the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the same special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a or special symbol 2 reserved ball storage area 203b. Become.

The first random number counter C1 in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured as a 2-byte loop counter in the range of 0 to 399. In this first hit random number counter C1, there are three random number values that are big hits of the special symbol when the special symbol has a low probability, and the random number values "0 to 2" are the first hit random numbers for the low probability. It is stored in table 202a (see FIG. 8B). As described above, when the probability of the special symbol is low, the total number of random numbers that will be the jackpot is 3 while the total number of random numbers is 400, so the probability of the special symbol being the jackpot is "1/400".

On the other hand, when the special symbol has a high probability, there are 30 random number values that are big hits of the special symbol, and the values "0 to 29" are the first random number table 202a for high probability (FIG. 8 (b). ) Is stored in). As described above, when the probability of the special symbol is high, the total number of random numbers that will be the jackpot is 30 while the total number of random numbers is 400, so the probability of the special symbol being the jackpot is "3/40".

Further, the value of the first hit type counter C2 in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured as a loop counter in the range of 0 to 99, and is provided in the ROM 202 together with the value of the first hit type counter C2. The jackpot type is determined based on the first hit type selection table 202b (see FIGS. 9A to 9B). As shown in FIG. 9A, when the jackpot is the first special symbol (special figure 1), the jackpot type when the random number value is "0 to 19" in the first hit type counter C2. Is "Big hit A". Further, when the value is "20 to 99", the jackpot type is "big hit B". On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9B, in the case of a big hit of the first special symbol (special figure 1), when the random number value is "0 to 19" in the first hit type counter C2. The jackpot type of is "Big hit A". Further, when the value is "20 to 59", the jackpot type is "big hit B". Further, when the value is "60 to 99", the jackpot type is "big hit C".

The stop type selection counter C3 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 99, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 99). In the present embodiment, the stop type selection counter C3 selects the stop type at the time of disconnection displayed by the third symbol display device 81, and after the reach occurs, the final stop symbol shifts by one before and after the reach symbol. "Reach other than front and back" (for example, 98,99), and "reach other than front and back" (for example, range of 90 to 97) where the final stop symbol stops outside the front and back of the reach symbol after the same reach occurs. Three stop (effect) patterns are selected with "complete deviation" (for example, in the range of 0 to 89) in which reach does not occur. The value of the stop type selection counter C3 is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt process in this embodiment), for example, at the timing when the ball wins the first ball entry port 64a or the second ball entry port 64b. It is stored in the special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a or the special symbol 2 reserved ball storage area 203b of the RAM 203.

From the value (random number value) of the stop type selection counter C3, the random number value for determining the stop type of the special symbol is set by the stop type selection table (not shown), and this table is the main control. It is provided in the ROM 202 of the device 110. Further, in the present embodiment, this table is divided into a special symbol for high probability and a special symbol for low probability, and a range of random values set for each stop type of deviation according to the table. Is changing. This is because the selection ratio of the stop type is changed according to whether the pachinko machine 10 is in the high probability state of the special symbol or the low probability state of the special symbol.

For example, in a high-probability state, a table for high-probability times has a wide range of random numbers from 0 to 89 corresponding to the stop type of "completely off" so that the reach effect is not selected more than necessary because a big hit is likely to occur. Is selected, and "completely off" is easily selected. In this table, the "reach outside the front and rear" is narrowed to 98,99, and the "reach other than the front and rear" is also narrowed to 90 to 97, making it difficult to select "reach outside the front and rear" and "reach other than the front and rear". Further, in the low probability state, the range of the random number value corresponding to the stop type of "completely off" is narrow as 0 to 79 in order to secure the ball entry time to the first entry port 64a. The table for is selected, and it becomes difficult to select "completely off". Further, in the low probability state, the range of the random number value corresponding to the stop type of "reach other than front-back deviation" is widened to 80 to 97, and "reach other than front-back deviation" is easily selected. Therefore, in the low probability state, it is possible to perform many reach displays with a long effect time, so that the ball entry time to the first entry port 64a can be secured, and the variation display by the third symbol display device 81 continues. It will be easier to do. Also in the latter table, the range of random values corresponding to the stop type of "reach before and after" is set to 98,99.

The variation type counter CS1 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 198, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). The variable type counter CS1 determines a rough display mode such as so-called normal reach and super reach. Specifically, the determination of the display mode is the determination of the fluctuation time of the symbol variation. Here, the fluctuation time refers to the time from when the fluctuation of the special symbol is started until the symbol is stopped and displayed and the symbol is confirmed. For example, if the symbol is stopped and displayed for 0.4 seconds after the symbol fluctuation of 9.6 seconds is executed and the symbol is confirmed, the fluctuation time is 10 seconds (9.6 seconds + 0.4 seconds). Notated as. Based on this fluctuation time, the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 determine the reach type and the fine symbol variation mode of the third symbol displayed on the third symbol display device 81. The value of the variation type counter CS1 is updated once each time the main process (see FIG. 24) described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process. The fluctuation pattern selection table 202d (see FIGS. 10B to 10D), which stores a random number value for determining one fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation from the value (random value) of the fluctuation type counter CS1, is mainly controlled. It is provided in the ROM 202 of the device 110.

In the fluctuation pattern selection table 202d (see FIGS. 10 (b) to 10 (d)), for example, as the fluctuation patterns for disconnection, "disengagement (for long time)", "disengagement (for short time)", and "disengagement normal reach" "Various", "Out of Super Reach", "Out of Special Reach" are specified, and as fluctuation patterns for big hits, "Hit Normal Reach", "Hit Super Reach", and "Hit Special Reach" are specified. There is. Then, from the various fluctuation patterns defined in the fluctuation pattern selection table 202d, the fluctuation pattern is selected according to the predicted lottery result and the predicted stop type (in the case of a jackpot, the jackpot type). As the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern effect of 5 seconds to 30 seconds specified in the fluctuation pattern selection table 202d, for example, the fluctuation time of 5 seconds to 30 seconds is specified.

The second random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter in which, for example, 1 is sequentially added in the range of 0 to 239, the maximum value (that is, 239) is reached, and then the counter returns to 0. When the second hit random number counter C4 makes one round, the value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2 at that time is read as the initial value of the second hit random number counter C4. In the present embodiment, the value of the second random number counter C4 is updated periodically, for example, for each timer interrupt process, and it is detected that the ball has passed through either the left or right second entry port (through gate) 67. When this is done, it is acquired and stored in the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203c of the RAM 203.

The value of the random number that normally hits the symbol is set by the second hit random number table (see FIG. 10A) stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller, and the value of the second hit random number counter C4 is set. , If it matches the value of the random number to be the hit set by the second hit random number table (see FIG. 10A), it is determined to be a hit of the normal symbol. In addition, this second hit random number table is for a low probability time of a normal symbol (a period in which the normal symbol is in a normal state) and a high probability time of a higher probability of hitting a normal symbol than the low probability time (normal symbol). It is divided into two types, one for (the period during which the time is shortened) and the other, and the number of random numbers that are the jackpots contained in each is set differently. By making the number of random numbers to be hit different in this way, the probability of winning is changed between the low probability of the normal symbol and the high probability of the normal symbol.

As shown in FIG. 10A, there are 24 random numbers that hit the normal symbol at a low probability of the normal symbol, and the range is "5 to 28". These random number values are stored in the second random number table for low probability. As described above, when the probability of a normal symbol is low, the total number of random numbers that become a jackpot is 24 while the total number of random numbers is 240, so the probability of a jackpot of a special symbol is "1/10".

When the pachinko machine 10 has a low probability of a normal symbol, when the ball passes through the normal entry port 67, the value of the random number counter C4 per second is acquired, and the normal symbol is displayed on the second symbol display device 83. The variable display is executed for 30 seconds. Then, if the acquired value of the random number counter C4 per second is in the range of "5-28", it is determined that the player has won, and after the variation display on the second symbol display device 83 is completed, the stop symbol (second symbol) is completed. ), The symbol "○" is lit and displayed, and the first ball entry port 64a is opened only for "0.2 seconds x 1 time". In the present embodiment, when the pachinko machine 10 has a low probability of a normal symbol, the first ball entry port 64a is opened only "0.2 seconds x 1 time" when the normal symbol hits. , The opening time and the number of times may be set arbitrarily. For example, it may be opened "0.5 seconds x 2 times".

On the other hand, when there is a high probability of a normal symbol, there are 200 random values that are big hits of the normal symbol, and the range is "5 to 204". These random number values are stored in the second random number table for high probability. As described above, when the probability of the special symbol is low, the total number of random numbers is 200 while the total number of random numbers is 240, so the probability of the special symbol being a jackpot is "1 / 1.2".

When the pachinko machine 10 has a high probability of a normal symbol and the ball passes through the normal entry port 67, the value of the random number counter C4 per second is acquired, and the normal symbol is displayed on the second symbol display device 83. The variable display is executed for 3 seconds. Then, if the value of the acquired second random number counter C4 is in the range of "5 to 204", it is determined that the player has won, and after the variation display on the second symbol display device 83 is completed, the stop symbol (second symbol) ), The symbol "○" is lit and displayed, and the first ball entry port 64a is opened "1 second x 2 times". In this way, when the probability of the normal symbol is high, the time of the variable display is very short, "30 seconds → 3 seconds", as compared with the case of the low probability of the normal symbol, and further, the first entrance 64a is released. Since the period is very long, "0.2 seconds x 1 time → 1 second x 2 times", it becomes easy for the ball to enter the first ball entry port 64a. A table (not shown) storing a random number value for determining whether or not a normal symbol is hit from the value (random number value) of the second hit random number counter C4 is provided in the ROM 202. In the present embodiment, when the pachinko machine 10 has a high probability of a normal symbol, the first ball opening 64a is opened only "1 second x 2 times" when the normal symbol hits, but it is opened. The time and number of times may be set arbitrarily. For example, it may be opened "3 seconds x 3 times".

The second initial value random number counter CINI2 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the second random number counter C4 (value = 0 to 239), and is updated once for each timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13). At the same time, it is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 24).

As described above, the RAM 203 is provided with various counters and the like, and in the main control device 110, a jackpot lottery and a display on the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 are displayed according to the value of the counter or the like. Main processing of the pachinko machine 10 such as setting and lottery of display results in the second symbol display device 83 can be executed.

Returning to FIG. 5, the description will be continued. In addition to the various counters shown in FIG. 6, the RAM 203 has a stack area in which the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 201 and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 201 are stored, various flags and counters, I / O, and the like. It has a work area (work area) in which the value of is stored.

The RAM 203 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 115 to hold (back up) data even after the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all the data stored in the RAM 203 is backed up. ..

When the power supply is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the stack pointer at the time of the power failure (including the time when the power failure occurs; the same applies hereinafter) and the value of each register are stored in the RAM 203. On the other hand, when the power is turned on (including power on due to power failure elimination; the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power was cut off based on the information stored in the RAM 203. Writing to the RAM 203 is executed by the main process (see FIG. 24) when the power is cut off, and restoration of each value written in the RAM 203 is executed in the start-up process (see FIG. 23) when the power is turned on. The NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 is configured so that a power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like, and the power failure signal SG1 is the MPU201. When input to, the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 22) as the power failure process is immediately executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the RAM 203 includes a special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a, a special symbol 2 reserved ball storage area 203b, a normal symbol reserved ball storage area 203c, and a special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d. , Special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 203e, normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203f, look-ahead probability changing counter 203g, time saving medium counter 203h, counter buffer 203i, fluctuation execution flag 203j, and other memory areas (FIG. Not shown).

The special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a is a storage area dedicated to the first ball entry port 64a (first special symbol), and has one execution area and four reserved areas (holding first area to holding fourth area). In each of these areas, the values of the first hit random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter C3 are stored.

More specifically, at the timing when the ball wins the first ball opening 64a (starting winning), each value of each counter C1 to C3 is acquired, and the acquired data is stored in four holding areas (holding number). Among the vacant areas (1st area to 4th area on hold), the areas with the smallest area numbers (1st to 4th) are stored in order. That is, the smaller the area number, the data corresponding to the time-old winning prize is stored, and the data corresponding to the time-oldest winning prize is stored in the reserved first area. If data is stored in all four holding areas, nothing is newly stored.

After that, when the special symbol lottery is performed in the main control device 110, each value of each counter C1 to C3 stored in the reserved first area of the special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a is transferred to the execution area. A determination such as a special symbol lottery is performed based on the respective values of the counters C1 to C3 that are shifted (moved) and stored in the execution area.

When the data is shifted from the hold 1st area to the execution area, the hold 1st area becomes empty. Therefore, a shift process is performed in which the winning data stored in the other holding areas (holding 2nd area to holding 4th area) is packed into the holding area (holding 1st area to holding 3rd area) having the smaller area number. Will be done. In the present embodiment, in the special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a, the data shift is performed only in the reserved area (second reserved area to fourth reserved area) in which the winning data is stored.

In this pachinko machine 10, as soon as a ball wins a prize (starting prize) in the first ball opening 64a and each value of each counter C1 to C3 is acquired according to the starting prize, a big hit lottery of the original special symbol is drawn. Apart from that, various information obtained when the original lottery is performed is predicted (estimated) from the acquired values of the counters C1 to C3. In this way, before the original special symbol lottery is performed, various information obtained when the original lottery is performed based on the data corresponding to the starting prize (each value of each counter C1 to C3) is obtained. It is described that the prediction is to pre-read the lottery result of the special symbol thereafter. The various types of information include hit / fail, stop type, fluctuation pattern, and the like.

Then, when the look-ahead is completed, a winning information command including various information (whether or not, stop type, fluctuation pattern) obtained by the look-ahead is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. When the winning information command is received by the voice lamp control device 113, the voice lamp control device 113 extracts the winning / failing, the stop type, and the fluctuation pattern from the winning information command, and uses these as the winning information in the winning information storage area of the RAM 233. Store in 223a.

In the pachinko machine 10, each value of the first random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter C3 acquired in response to the start prize when the main control device 110 wins the start. From, various information (win / fail, stop type, fluctuation pattern) obtained by lottery of special symbols corresponding to the start winning is predicted (estimated).

The special symbol 2 reserved ball storage area 203b is a storage area dedicated to the second ball entry port 64b (second special symbol), and the first ball entry port 64a (1st ball entry port 64a (with respect to the above-mentioned special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a) The only difference is that the first special symbol) is changed to the second entrance 64b (second special symbol), so detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The normal symbol holding ball storage area 203c has one execution area and four holding areas (holding first area to holding fourth area), similarly to the special symbol 1 holding ball storage area 203a. A second random number counter C4 is stored in each of these areas.

More specifically, the value of the counter C4 is acquired at the timing when the ball passes through either the left or right normal entry port 67, and the acquired data is the four reserved areas (holding first area to holding first area). Among the vacant areas (4 areas), the areas with the smallest area numbers (1st to 4th) are stored in order. That is, similarly to the special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a, the data corresponding to the winning is stored while the winning order is maintained. If data is stored in all four holding areas, nothing is newly stored.

After that, when the lottery for winning the normal symbol is performed in the main control device 110, the value of the counter C4 stored in the hold first area of the normal symbol hold ball storage area 203c is shifted to the execution area ( Based on the value of the counter C4 stored in the execution area (moved), a determination such as a lottery for winning a normal symbol is performed.

When the data is shifted from the hold 1st area to the execution area, the hold 1st area becomes empty. Therefore, as in the case of the special symbol 1 hold ball storage area 203a, the winnings stored in the other hold areas are stored. The shift process is performed to pack the data of the above into the holding area which is one smaller than the area number. Also, the data shift is performed only in the holding area where the winning data is stored.

The special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d is a variable display (third symbol) of the special symbol (first symbol) performed by the first symbol display device 37 based on the entry (starting prize) into the first entry port 64a. It is a counter that counts the number of reserved balls (the number of times of waiting) of the display device 81 (variation display) up to 4 times. The initial value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d is set to zero, and the maximum value is 8 each time a ball enters the first entry port 64a and the number of reserved balls in the variable display increases. 1 is added (see S604 in FIG. 18). On the other hand, the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d is decremented by 1 each time a new variation display of the special symbol is executed (see S206 in FIG. 14).

The value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d (holding number N of the variation display in the special symbol) is notified to the voice lamp control device 113 by the reserved ball number command (see S207 in FIG. 14 and S605 in FIG. 18). .. The hold ball number command is a command transmitted from the main control device 110 to the voice lamp control device 113 each time the value of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter 203d is changed.

The voice lamp control device 113 holds the fluctuation display held in the main control device 110 by the hold ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110 each time the value of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter 203d is changed. The value of the number of balls itself can be obtained. As a result, the number of reserved balls in the variable display managed by the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 223b of the voice lamp control device 113 is the actual reserved ball in the variable display held in the main control device 110 due to the influence of noise or the like. Even if the number deviates from the number, the deviation can be corrected by the next received hold ball number command.

The voice lamp control device 113 manages the number of reserved balls based on the reserved ball number command, and each time the number of reserved balls changes, the display control device 114 is notified of the number of reserved balls. Send a ball count command. The display control device 114 displays the reserved ball number symbol in the corresponding small area Ds1 or small area Ds2 of the third symbol display device 81 based on the reserved ball number notified by the display reserved ball number command.

The special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 203e is a counter for counting the number of reserved balls in the second entry port 64b (second special symbol). The special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 203e is a point in which the first ball entry port (first special symbol) is changed to the second ball entry port 64b (second special symbol) with respect to the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d. Since the differences are the same in other respects, detailed description will be omitted. The special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 203e is incremented by 1 by the process of S610 in FIG. 18, and is decremented by 1 each time a new variation display of the special symbol is executed (see S211 in FIG. 14). Further, the value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 203e (holding number N of the variation display in the special symbol) is notified to the voice lamp control device 113 by the reserved ball number command (see S212 in FIG. 14 and S611 in FIG. 18). ).

The normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203f maximizes the number of reserved balls (waiting number) of the variable display of the normal symbol (second symbol) performed by the second symbol display device 83 based on the passage of the ball at the normal entry port 67. It is a counter that counts up to 4 times. The initial value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203f is set to zero, and each time a ball passes through the normal entry port 67 and the number of reserved balls in the variable display increases, 1 is added up to a maximum value of 4. (See S904 in FIG. 21). On the other hand, the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203f is decremented by 1 each time the variation display of the normal symbol (second symbol) is newly executed (see S805 in FIG. 20).

When the ball passes through either the left or right normal entry port 67, if the value of the normal symbol hold ball number counter 203f (the number of hold times M of the variation display in the normal symbol) is less than 4, the second random number counter The value of C4 is acquired, and the acquired data is stored in the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203c (S905 in FIG. 21). On the other hand, if the value of the normal symbol holding ball number counter 203f is 4 when the ball passes through either the left or right normal entry port 67, nothing is newly stored in the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203c. (S903: No in FIG. 21).

The look-ahead probability changing counter 203g is a counter indicating whether or not the pachinko machine 10 is in the probability changing state of the special symbol (high probability state of the special symbol), and if the value of the look-ahead probability changing counter 203g is 1 or more, the pachinko machine It indicates that the machine 10 is in the probabilistic state of the special symbol, and if the value of the look-ahead probability change counter 203g is 0, it indicates that the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the special symbol (low probability state of the special symbol). The initial value of the look-ahead probability changing counter 203g is set to zero, and the timing at which the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is closed (that is, the end timing of the jackpot) in the final round of the jackpot in the main control device 110). A value is set according to the jackpot type. Specifically, 0 is set in the case of "big hit type A", and 100 is set in the case of "big hit type B" and "big hit type C". After that, while the value of the look-ahead probability changing counter 203g is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted each time the variation effect of the special symbol ends (S710 in FIG. 19).

When the special symbol 1 variation start process (see FIG. 16) or the special symbol 2 variation start process (see FIG. 17) is executed by the MPU 201, the special symbol lottery is performed. In the special symbol 1 fluctuation start processing or the special symbol 2 fluctuation start processing, the value of the look-ahead probability variation counter 203g is referred to, and if the value is 1 or more, it is based on the first random number table 202a for high probability. While the special symbol is drawn, if the value of the look-ahead probability change counter 203g is 0, the special symbol is drawn based on the first random number table 202a for low probability.

The time saving / medium counter 203h is a counter indicating whether or not the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal symbol time saving state. If the value of the time saving / medium counter 203h is 1 or more, the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal symbol time saving state. If the value of the time saving counter 203h is 0, it indicates that the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the normal symbol. The initial value of the time reduction / medium counter 203h is set to zero, and the timing at which the specific winning opening (large opening opening) 65a is closed (that is, the jackpot) in the final round of the jackpot A and the jackpot B in the main controller 110 is set. A value according to the jackpot type is set in (end timing). Specifically, 100 is set in the case of "big hit type A" and "big hit type B", and 0 is set in the case of "big hit type C". After that, 1 is subtracted every time the variation effect of the special symbol is completed until the value of the time saving / medium counter 203h becomes 0 (S218 in FIG. 14).

When a lottery for winning a normal symbol is performed, the value of the time saving / medium counter 203h is referred to, and if the value is 1 or more, a lottery for the normal symbol is performed based on the second random number table for high probability. On the other hand, if the value of the time saving / medium counter 203h is 0, a lottery of ordinary symbols is performed based on the second random number table for low probability time (see S810 and S811 in FIG. 20).

As described above, the counter buffer 203i is a buffer area used for counting each counter value.

The variation execution flag 203j is a flag indicating whether the first special symbol is preferentially changed or the second special symbol is preferentially changed. Note that this flag is an area that is backed up even when the power is cut off, and the first special symbol is preferentially set in the initial state such as when the RAM is cleared.

The explanation will be continued by returning to FIG. As described above, the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 is provided with a ROM 202 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 201. The ROM 202 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10.

FIG. 8A is a diagram schematically showing the contents of the ROM 202 provided in the main control device 110. As shown in FIG. 8A, the ROM 202 is provided with at least a first hit random number table 202a, a first hit type selection table 202b, a second hit random number table 202c, and a variation pattern selection table 202d. There is.

As described above, the first hit random number table 202a is a table in which the value of the random number that is the big hit of the special symbol is defined. When the random number value defined in the first random number table 202a and the value of the first random number counter C1 match, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit. Further, the first random number table 202a includes a table for determining whether or not the special symbol is a big hit when the special symbol has a low probability (first random number table 202a for a low probability) and a high special symbol. There is a table (first random number table 202a for high probability) for determining whether or not it is a big hit of a special symbol at the time of probability, and the number of random numbers that are big hits included in each table is different. There is. By making the number of random numbers to be big hits different in this way, the probability of being a big hit is changed between the low probability time of the special symbol and the high probability time of the special symbol. In the first random number table 202a for high probability, the small hit determination value is set to "30 to 39". On the other hand, a small hit determination value is not set in the first random number table 202a for low probability.

As a result, in the normal game state in which the first special symbol is preferentially changed, it is possible to prevent the small hit from being established, and it becomes easy to identify that the winning two rounds are the small hits. Can be suppressed. In addition, it is easy to win the jackpot C during the time saving in the probabilistic game state in which the second special symbol is preferentially changed. Therefore, by setting the jackpot C to be won, the jackpot C or the small hit can be won. It can be difficult to identify whether it is a hit, and the player can play for a longer time.

The first hit type selection table 202b (see FIG. 8C) is a data table in which the determination value of the first hit type counter C2 for determining the jackpot type is set for each jackpot type. .. As shown in FIG. 8 (c), the first hit type selection table 202b includes the special drawing 1 selection table 202b1 dedicated to the first special symbol (see FIG. 9A) and the special drawing 2 dedicated to the second special symbol. It is composed of a selection table 202b2 (see FIG. 9B).

As shown in FIG. 9A, the selection table 202b1 for special figure 1 is set so that the jackpot A and the jackpot B can be selected respectively, and the value of the first hit type counter C2 is set as the determination value of the jackpot A. "0 to 19" is set as the determination value of the jackpot B, and "20 to 99" is set. Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, the selection table 202b2 for special figure 2 is set so that the jackpot A, the jackpot B, and the jackpot C can be selected, respectively, and the first hit type is set as the determination value of the jackpot A. The value "0 to 19" of the counter C2 is set to "20 to 59" as the determination value of the jackpot B, and "60 to 99" is set as the determination value of the jackpot C.

The second hit random number table 202c (see FIG. 10A) is a data table in which the hit determination value of the normal symbol is stored. As shown in FIG. 10A, when the probability of the normal symbol is low (during the normal state of the normal symbol), the value of the second random number counter C3 stored in the second random number counter buffer is in the range of 5 to 28. In the case of, it is judged to be a hit of a normal symbol. As described above, when it is determined that the normal symbol is a hit, after the variation display on the second symbol display device 83 is completed, the symbol "○" is lit and displayed as the stop symbol (second symbol). , The electric accessory attached to the second entrance 64b is opened only for "0.2 seconds x 1 time".

On the other hand, when the probability of the normal symbol is high (during the time saving state of the normal symbol), when the value of the second random number counter C3 is in the range of 5 to 204, it is determined that the normal symbol is a hit. As described above, when it is determined that the normal symbol is a hit, the symbol "○" is lit and displayed as the stop symbol (second symbol) after the variation display in the second symbol display device 83 is completed. , The electric accessory attached to the second entrance 64b is opened "1 second x 2 times".

The variation pattern selection table 202d (see FIG. 8D) is a data table used for determining the display mode of the variation pattern, and the display mode is defined for each value of the variation type counter CS1. In the variation pattern selection table 202d, a plurality of different tables corresponding to the lottery results of special symbols are defined. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8 (d), the variation pattern selection table 202d is a jackpot variation pattern table 202d1 (see FIG. 10B) dedicated to the case where the hit / fail determination result is a jackpot, and the hit / fail determination. If the result is out of order and the game is in the normal game state, the dedicated out-of-order (normal) fluctuation pattern table 202d2 (see FIG. 10 (c)) and the hit / fail judgment result are out of order, and if the game is in the probabilistic game state Each of them is configured by at least the usage (probability variation) variation pattern selection table 202d3 (see FIG. 10D). In addition, although not shown, a variation pattern selection table for a time-saving game state and the like are set.

The explanation will be continued by returning to FIG. An input / output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 via a bus line 204 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 205 has a payout control device 111, a voice lamp control device 113, a first symbol display device 37, a second symbol display device 83, a second symbol hold lamp 84, and a lower side of an opening / closing plate of a specific winning opening 65a. A solenoid 209 consisting of a large opening solenoid for driving the opening and closing and a solenoid for driving an electric accessory is connected to the front side, and the MPU 201 sends various commands and control signals to these via the input / output port 205. To send.

Further, various switches 208 including a switch group and a sensor group (not shown) and a RAM erasing switch circuit 253 provided in the power supply device 115, which will be described later, are connected to the input / output port 205, and the MPU 201 is output from the various switches 208. Various processes are executed based on the signal and the RAM erase signal SG2 output from the RAM erase switch circuit 253.

The payout control device 111 drives the payout motor 216 to control the payout of prize balls and rented balls. The MPU 211, which is an arithmetic unit, has a ROM 212 that stores a control program and fixed value data executed by the MPU 211, and a RAM 213 that is used as a work memory or the like.

Like the RAM 203 of the main control device 110, the RAM 213 of the payout control device 111 has a stack area in which the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 211 and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 211 are stored, and various flags and counters. It has a work area (work area) in which values such as I / O are stored. The RAM 213 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 115 to hold (back up) data even after the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all the data stored in the RAM 213 is backed up. Similar to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110, the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 is also configured so that the power failure signal SG1 is input from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the MPU 211, the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 22) as the power failure process is immediately executed.

An input / output port 215 is connected to the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 via a bus line 214 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The main control device 110, the payout motor 216, the launch control device 112, and the like are connected to the input / output port 215, respectively. Further, although not shown, the payout control device 111 is connected to a prize ball detection switch for detecting the paid out prize balls. The prize ball detection switch is connected to the payout control device 111, but is not connected to the main control device 110.

When the payout control is executed, the payout motor 216 continuously pays out one prize ball at a time. More specifically, one prize ball is paid out every time the amount of rotation of the payout motor 216 reaches a predetermined amount (for example, one rotation). Further, the rotation speed of the payout motor 216 is set so that a predetermined number (10) of prize balls are paid out in a predetermined time (10 seconds) by the payout motor 216. Further, every time a predetermined number (10) of prize balls are paid out, the payout of prize balls is suspended for a predetermined period (1 second). As a result, when it is necessary to continuously pay out a large amount of prize balls, for example, during a big hit, the payout motor 216 keeps paying out the prize balls without rest, and the payout motor 216 is prevented from generating heat. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the pachinko machine 10 from failing due to melting of the resin portion and the elastic body portion of the pachinko machine 10 due to the heat generated by the payout motor 216. Further, the heat generated in the payout motor 216 propagates to the touchable portion of the pachinko machine 10 (for example, the portion touched by the player such as the lower plate unit 15 and the handle 51), causing the player to be injured such as a burn. Can be suppressed. The number of payouts and the payout suspension period until the payout motor 216 suspends the payout of prize balls are not limited to this, and may be arbitrarily determined within a range in which the heat generation of the payout motor 216 can be suppressed. it can. For example, the payout may be suspended each time 5 or 25 prize balls are paid out by the payout motor 216. Further, for example, the rest period may be 0.5 seconds or 3 seconds.

The launch control device 112 controls the ball launch unit 112a so that when the main control device 110 gives an instruction to launch the ball, the launch strength of the ball corresponds to the amount of rotation of the operation handle 51. The ball launch unit 112a includes a launch solenoid and an electromagnet (not shown), and the launch solenoid and the electromagnet are allowed to be driven when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, the operation handle is detected by the touch sensor 51a that the player is touching the operation handle 51, and the stop switch 51b for stopping the firing of the ball is turned off (not operated). The firing solenoid is excited in response to the amount of rotation of the 51, and the ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the operation handle 51.

The audio lamp control device 113 is an audio output in an audio output device (speaker, etc. not shown) 226, an on / off output in a lamp display device (illumination units 29 to 33, indicator lamp 34, etc.) 227, and a variation pattern effect ( It controls the setting of the display mode of the third symbol display device 81, which is performed by the display control device 114 such as (variable display). The MPU 221 which is an arithmetic unit has a ROM 222 which stores a control program and fixed value data executed by the MPU 221, and a RAM 223 used as a work memory or the like.

An input / output port 225 is connected to the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 via a bus line 224 composed of an address bus and a data bus. A main control device 110, a display control device 114, an audio output device 226, a lamp display device 227, a frame button 22, and the like are connected to the input / output port 225, respectively.

The voice lamp control device 113 monitors the input from the frame button 22, and when the frame button 22 is operated by the player, the stage displayed on the third symbol display device 81 can be changed, or at the time of super reach. The audio output device 226 and the lamp display device 227 are controlled so as to change the content of the effect, and the display control device 114 is instructed. When the stage is changed, a rear image change command including information about the changed stage is transmitted to the display control device 114 in order to display the rear image corresponding to the changed stage on the third symbol display device 81. .. Here, the back image is an image displayed on the back side of the third symbol, which is a main image to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

The voice lamp control device 113 determines an error according to a command from the main control device 110 and the status of various devices connected to the voice lamp control device 113, and displays and controls an error command including the type of the error. It transmits to the device 114. The display control device 114 controls the third symbol display device 81 to display an error message image according to the error type (for example, vibration error) indicated by the received error command without delay.

Here, the ROM 222 and the RAM 223 of the audio lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. At least the variation pattern table is stored in the ROM 222 of the voice lamp control device 113. Since the fluctuation pattern table is already known, it will be briefly described. However, based on the fluctuation pattern command output from the main controller 110, the rough fluctuation content (variation time, fluctuation type) indicated by the fluctuation pattern command is shown. (Reach, disengagement, etc.)) to determine more detailed fluctuation details. Thereby, a wider variety of variation modes can be determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the RAM 223 of the voice lamp control device 113 includes a winning information storage area 223a, a special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 223b, a special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 223c, and a fluctuation start flag 223d. And at least the stop type selection flag 223e are provided.

The winning information storage area 223a has one execution area and four areas (first area to fourth area), and the winning information is stored in each of these areas. In the pachinko machine 10, each value of the first random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter C3 acquired in response to the start prize when the main control device 110 wins the start. Therefore, various information (whether or not, stop type, fluctuation pattern) obtained when a special symbol lottery corresponding to the start winning is performed is predicted (estimated) by the main control device 110, and the predicted various information is obtained. , The main control device 110 notifies the voice lamp control device 113 by the winning information command.

When the winning information command is received, the voice lamp control device 113 extracts various information (win / fail, stop type, fluctuation pattern) notified by the winning information command as winning information, and the winning information is the winning information. It is stored in the storage area 223a. More specifically, the extracted winning information is stored in order from the area with the smallest area number (1st to 4th) among the vacant areas of the 4 areas (1st to 4th areas). Will be done. That is, the smaller the area number, the more the data corresponding to the oldest prize in time is stored, and the data corresponding to the oldest prize in time is stored in the first area.

The special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 223b is a variation effect (variation display) performed by the first symbol display device 37 (and the third symbol display device 81), similarly to the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d of the main control device 110. ), Which is a counter that counts the number of reserved balls (number of standbys) of the fluctuation effect held in the main control device 110 up to four times.

As described above, the voice lamp control device 113 cannot directly access the main control device 110 to acquire the value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d stored in the RAM 203 of the main control device 110. Therefore, the voice lamp control device 113 counts the number of reserved balls based on the reserved ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110, and the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 223b manages the reserved ball number. It has become.

Specifically, in the main control device 110, when the number of reserved balls in the variable display is added by entering the ball into the first ball entry port 64a, or in the main control device 110, the variable display in the special symbol is executed. When the number of reserved balls is subtracted, a hold ball number command indicating the value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d after addition or subtraction is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113.

When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the hold ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110, the voice lamp control device 113 acquires the value of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter 203d of the main control device 110 from the hold ball number command. It is stored in the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 223b (see S1607 in FIG. 36). In this way, the voice lamp control device 113 updates the value of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter 223b according to the hold ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110, so that the special symbol 1 hold ball of the main control device 110 is updated. The value can be updated while synchronizing with the number counter 203d.

The value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 223b is used for displaying the reserved ball number symbol in the third symbol display device 81. That is, in response to the reception of the hold ball number command, the voice lamp control device 113 stores the hold ball number indicated by the command in the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter 223b, and also stores the special symbol 1 hold ball number after the storage. In order to notify the display control device 114 of the value of the counter 223b, a display hold ball number command is transmitted to the display control device 114.

When the display control device 114 receives this display hold ball number command, the hold ball number value indicated by the command, that is, the hold ball for the value of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter 223b of the voice lamp control device 113. The drawing of the image is controlled so that the numerical symbols are displayed in the corresponding small area Ds1 or small area Ds2 of the third symbol display device 81. As described above, the value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 223b is changed while synchronizing with the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203a of the main control device 110. Therefore, the number of reserved sphere symbols displayed in the corresponding small area Ds1 or small area Ds2 of the third symbol display device 81 also changes while synchronizing with the value of the special symbol reserved sphere number counter 203a of the main control device 110. Can be made to. Therefore, the third symbol display device 81 can accurately display the number of reserved balls for which the variable display is reserved. Regarding whether to display the value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 223a in the small area Ds1 or the small area Ds2, when the big hit start command is received from the main control device 110, the big hit type is determined. Then, a command indicating the hold display position is output to the display control device 114 (S1618 in FIG. 28). Also, when the time saving end command is received, a command indicating the hold display position command is output (S1620 in FIG. 28). The display control device 114 is controlled so as to set the hold display position without changing it until the hold display position command is output. Further, when the power is cut off, the voice lamp control device 113 uses a command indicating the hold display position according to the current gaming state as a command for initial setting by the start-up process executed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110. The audio lamp control device 113 also indicates the hold display position when the power is turned on (not shown) to the display control device 114.

The variation start flag 223d is turned on when a variation pattern command transmitted from the main control unit 110 is received (see S1602 in FIG. 28), and is turned off when the variation display is set in the third symbol display device 81. (See S1902 in FIG. 31). When the variation start flag 223d is turned on, the display variation pattern command is set based on the variation pattern extracted from the received variation pattern command.

The display variation pattern command set here is stored in the command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 223, and is included in the command output process (S1502) of the main process (see FIG. 27) executed by the MPU 221. It is transmitted to the display control device 114. By receiving this display variation pattern command, the display control device 114 so that the third symbol display device 81 performs the variation display of the third symbol with the variation pattern indicated by the display variation pattern command. The display control of the fluctuation effect is started.

The stop type selection flag 223e is turned on when a stop type command transmitted from the main control unit 110 is received (see S1605 in FIG. 28), and is turned off when the stop type is set in the third symbol display device 81. (See S1907 in FIG. 31). When the stop type selection flag 223e is turned on, the stop type extracted from the received stop type command (in the case of a big hit, the big hit type) is set. Further, the set stop type is notified to the display control device 114 by the display stop type command. In the display control device 114, the stop display of the variation effect is displayed so that the stop symbol corresponding to the stop type indicated by the display stop type command received from the voice lamp control device 113 is stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Is controlled.

The RAM 223 also has a command storage area (not shown) that temporarily stores a command received from the main control device 110 until a process corresponding to the command is performed. The command storage area is composed of a ring buffer, and data is read and written by a FIFO (First In First Out) method. When the command determination process (see FIG. 28) of the voice lamp processing device 113 is executed, the command stored first among the unprocessed commands stored in the command storage area is read out, and the command determination process causes the command determination process to be performed. The command is parsed and processing is performed according to the command.

The explanation will be continued by returning to FIG. In the display control device 114, the voice lamp control device 113 and the third symbol display device 81 are connected, and based on the command received from the voice lamp control device 113, the third symbol variation display (variation) in the third symbol display device 81 is performed. It controls the production) and continuous notice production. Since the details of the display control device 114 are already known, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The power supply device 115 is provided with a power supply unit 251 for supplying power to each part of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 252 for monitoring power failure due to a power failure, and a RAM erasing switch 122 (see FIG. 3). It has an erasing switch circuit 253. The power supply unit 251 is a device that supplies the required operating voltage to each of the control devices 110 to 114 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As an outline, the power supply unit 251 takes in a voltage of 24 volt AC supplied from the outside, and has a voltage of 12 volt for driving various switches such as various switches 208, a solenoid such as a solenoid 209, and a motor. A 5 volt voltage for logic, a backup voltage for RAM backup, and the like are generated, and these 12 volt voltage, 5 volt voltage, and backup voltage are supplied to each control device 110 to 114 and the like.

The power failure monitoring circuit 252 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 and the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 monitors the DC stable 24 volt voltage, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251 and determines that a power failure (power failure, power failure) has occurred when this voltage becomes less than 22 volts. Then, the power failure signal SG1 is output to the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111. By the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. The power supply unit 251 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, for a sufficient period of time to execute the NMI interrupt process even after the voltage of DC stable 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is configured to maintain a normal value. Therefore, the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 22).

The RAM erase switch circuit 253 is a circuit for outputting the RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing the backup data to the main control device 110 when the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3) is pressed. When the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the main control device 110 clears the backup data, and the payout control device 111 issues a payout initialization command for clearing the backup data. It transmits to the device 111.

FIG. 12 shows a case where the display position of the reserved symbol displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is changed when the priority in the change of the special symbol is changed, and the case where the number of reserved balls is equal to or less than the predetermined number of balls (this implementation). It is a figure which showed the mode in which the display mode of the non-priority reserved symbol is variably displayed when the number is 2 or less in the form.

FIG. 12A is a diagram showing a reserved symbol in a gaming state other than the time-saving gaming state in which the first special symbol is preferentially changed. The reserved symbol "white circle" of the first special symbol is displayed in the small area Ds1, and the reserved symbol "white triangle" of the second special symbol is displayed in the small area Ds2. FIG. 12B is a diagram showing an example of a display mode displayed on the third symbol display device 81 when the second special symbol is preferentially started to fluctuate after shifting to the time saving game state. The reserved symbol "white triangle" of the second special symbol is displayed in the small area Ds1, and the reserved symbol "white circle" of the first special symbol is displayed in the small area Ds2. The display is switched by the display control device 114 at the timing when the ending at the end of the jackpot ends. The display control device 114 outputs a command (display hold display position replacement command) indicating the hold display position according to the jackpot type based on the voice lamp control device 113 receiving the jackpot start command. Therefore, the hold display position can be determined in advance.

FIG. 12C is a diagram showing an example of a display mode when the number of reserved balls of the second special symbol is two in the time-saving game state in which the second special symbol is preferentially changed. When the number of reserved balls of the second special symbol set as priority is 2 or less, the reserved symbol of the first special symbol set as non-priority is blinked and displayed. As a result, it is possible to notify that the second special symbol, which is set to be non-priority by the player, may start to fluctuate. Therefore, the player can confirm whether or not the game ball is normally fired, and if the game ball is not normally fired due to a jam or out of ball, take measures for recovery. be able to. When the first special symbol is set to have priority, the blinking display of the non-priority reserved symbol is similarly executed for the second special symbol.

In this embodiment, in both the case where the first special symbol is prioritized and the case where the second special symbol is prioritized, the non-priority special symbol is blinked and displayed when the number of priority reserved balls is two or less. However, the conditions for the number of reserved balls to be displayed blinking may be set differently depending on the type of special symbol set to be prioritized. Specifically, when the first special symbol has priority, the number of reserved balls is two or less, and when the second special symbol has priority, the number of reserved balls is one or less, so that the first ball is entered. In the normal game state, it takes time to enter the mouth 64a (compared to the second entrance 64b during the shortened time), so by notifying the mouth early, sufficient time for the player can be dealt with. Can be given. On the other hand, since the game ball is relatively easy to enter the second entry port 64b during the time reduction, it is possible to delay the timing of notification and suppress the problem that the notification occurs frequently.

In the present embodiment, the notification mode is not limited to blinking the non-priority reserved symbol, but the priority reserved symbol may be blinked, or both the priority and non-priority reserved symbols may be blinked. Of course, other notification modes such as notification by characters or voice may be used.

<Regarding the control process of the main control device in the first embodiment>
Next, each control process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 13 to 25. The processing of the MPU 201 is roughly divided into a start-up process that is started when the power is turned on, a main process that is executed after the start-up process, and a timer that is started periodically (at intervals of 2 ms in this embodiment). There are an interrupt process and an NMI interrupt process activated by inputting a power failure signal SG1 to the NMI terminal. For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt process and the NMI interrupt process are first described, and then the start-up process is performed. And the main process will be explained.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110. The timer interrupt process is, for example, a periodic process executed every 2 milliseconds. In the timer interrupt process, first, the read process of various winning switches is executed (S101). That is, the state of various switches connected to the main control device 110 is read, the state of the switch is determined, and the detection information (winning detection information) is saved.

Next, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S102). Specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is added by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (299 in the present embodiment), it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203. Similarly, the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is added by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (239 in the present embodiment), it is cleared to 0 and the updated value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2. Is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

Further, the first hit random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, the stop type selection counter C3, and the second hit random number counter C4 are updated (S103). Specifically, the first random number counter C1, the first type counter C2, the stop type selection counter C3, and the second random number counter C4 are each added by 1, and their counter values are the maximum values (in the present embodiment). When they reach 299, 99, 99, 239), they clear to 0, respectively. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

Next, a process for displaying on the first symbol display device 37 and a special symbol variation process for setting the variation pattern of the third symbol by the third symbol display device 81 are executed S104), and then the third symbol display device 81. 1 The start winning process associated with winning the ball opening 64a (starting winning) is executed (S105). The details of the special symbol variation process (S104) and the start winning process (S105) will be described later with reference to FIGS. 14 to 19.

After executing the start winning process, the normal symbol variation process, which is a process for displaying on the second symbol display device 83, is executed (S106), and the through gate passing process accompanying the passage of the ball at the normal entry port 67 is executed. Is executed (S107). The details of the normal symbol variation processing (S106) and the through gate passing processing (S107) will be described later with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21. After executing the through-gate passage process, the launch control process is executed (S108), and other processes that should be executed periodically are executed (S109) to end the timer interrupt process. In the launch control process, the ball is launched on the condition that the touch sensor 51a detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51 and the stop switch 51b for stopping the launch is not operated. It is a process of determining on / off of. The main control device 110 instructs the launch control device 112 to launch the ball when the launch of the ball is on.

Next, the special symbol variation processing (S104) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing this special symbol variation processing (S104). This special symbol variation processing (S104) is executed in the timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 13), and the variation display of the special symbol (first symbol) performed by the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device. This is a process for controlling the variation display of the third symbol performed in 81.

In this special symbol variation processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is currently in the jackpot (S201). The special symbol jackpots include those during which the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 are displaying the special symbol jackpot (including during the special symbol jackpot game) and the special symbol. This includes the middle of a predetermined time after the jackpot game is completed. As a result of the determination, if the special symbol is a big hit (S201: Yes), this process is terminated as it is.

On the other hand, if it is not during the big hit of the special symbol (S201: No), it is determined whether or not the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S202), and the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changed. If it is not changing (S202: No), the value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball count counter 203d (the number of holdings of the variable display in the special symbol N1) and the value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 203e (variation display in the special symbol). Acquire the hold count N2) (S203). Next, a variation execution determination process is executed in which it is determined whether the reserved ball of the special symbol 1 or the reserved ball of the special symbol 2 is used to execute the variation, and the variation execution flag 203j is set (S204). The variation execution determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

It is determined whether the variation execution flag 203j set by the variation execution determination process is the variation execution (1) in the special figure 1 (S205), and if it is not the variation execution (1) in the special figure 1 (S205: No). ), It is determined in the special figure 2 whether the variable execution flag 203j is the variable execution (2) (S210), and if it is not the variable execution (2) in the special figure 2 (S210: No), the present process is terminated as it is. ..

On the other hand, if the variation execution flag 203j is the variation execution (1) in the special figure 1 (S205: Yes), the value (N1) of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d is subtracted by 1 (S206) and changed by calculation. Special symbol 1 A hold ball number command indicating the value of the hold ball number counter 203d is set (S207). The reserved ball count command set here is stored in the ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and is executed in the external output process (S1201) of the main process (see FIG. 24) described later, which is executed by the MPU 201. , Is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. Upon receiving the hold ball number command, the voice lamp control device 113 extracts the value of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter 203d from the hold ball number command, and transfers the extracted value to the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter 223b of the RAM 223. Store.

After the reserved ball number command is set by the process of S207, the data stored in the special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a is shifted (S208). In the process of S208, the data stored in the hold 1st area to the hold 4th area of the special symbol 1 hold ball storage area 203a is sequentially shifted to the execution area side. More specifically, within each area, such as hold 1st area → execution area, hold 2nd area → hold 1st area, hold 3rd area → hold 2nd area, hold 4th area → hold 3rd area, and so on. Shift the data. After shifting the data, the first symbol display device 37 executes a special symbol 1 variation start process for starting the variation display (S209). The special symbol 1 fluctuation start processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

In the processing of S205, if the variation execution flag 203j is not the variation execution (1) in the special figure 1 (S205: No), it is determined whether the variation execution flag 203j is the variation execution (2) in the special figure 2 (2). S210), if the variable execution flag 203j is the variable execution (2) in the special figure 2 (S210: Yes), the same processing as that for the reserved ball of the special symbol 1 described above is performed for the reserved ball of the special symbol 2. Do.

Specifically, the value (N2) of the special symbol 2 reserved ball counter 203e is subtracted by 1 (S211), and a reserved ball command indicating the value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball counter 203e changed by the calculation is set. (S212). By the reserved ball number command set here, the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 223c of the RAM 223 is updated. After the reserved ball number command is set by the process of S212, the data stored in the special symbol 2 reserved ball storage area 203b is shifted (S213), and the special symbol for starting the variable display on the first symbol display device 37. 2 The fluctuation start process is executed (S214). The special symbol 2 fluctuation start processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

In the process of S202, if the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S202: Yes), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the variation display executed by the first symbol display device 37 has elapsed. (S215). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation display executed by the first symbol display device 37 is determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected by the fluctuation type counter CS1 (determined according to the fluctuation pattern command), and this fluctuation time. If (S215: No) has not elapsed, the display of the first symbol display device 37 is updated (S216), and this process ends.

On the other hand, in the process of S215, if the fluctuation time of the variable display being executed has elapsed (S215: Yes), the display mode corresponding to the stop symbol of the first symbol display device 37 is set (S217). The stop symbol is set in advance by the special symbol 1 variation start process (S209) described later with reference to FIG. 16 or the special symbol 2 variation start process (S214) described later with reference to FIG. When this special symbol 1 fluctuation start processing or special symbol 2 fluctuation start processing is executed, it is based on the values of various counters stored in the execution area of the special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a or the special symbol 2 reserved ball storage area 203b. Then, the stop symbol of the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 is set. More specifically, in the case of the jackpot of the special symbol 1, it is determined whether the jackpot is A or the jackpot B according to the value of the first hit type counter C2, which is the jackpot of the special symbol 2. In this case, it is determined whether the jackpot A, the jackpot B, or the jackpot C is determined according to the value of the first hit type counter C2.

In the present embodiment, when the jackpot A is reached, the blue LED is turned on in the first symbol display device 37, when the jackpot B is reached, the red LED is turned on, and when the jackpot C is reached, the red LED is turned on. Turn on the red LED and the blue LED. If it is off, the red LED and the green LED are turned on. The display of each LED is turned off when the next fluctuation display is started, but it may be turned on only for a few seconds after the fluctuation is stopped.

After the processing of S217 is completed, when the variation display being executed by the first symbol display device 37 is started, the display of the special symbol (the result of this lottery) performed by the special symbol variation start processing is special. It is determined whether or not the symbol is a big hit (S218). Then, if the result of this lottery is a jackpot of a special symbol (S218: Yes), the start of the jackpot is set (S219), the jackpot start command is set (S220), and the process proceeds to S225.

The jackpot start command set in the process of S220 is stored in the ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and is in the external output process (S1201) of the main process (see FIG. 24) to be executed later by the MPU 201. Then, it is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the jackpot start command, the voice lamp control device 113 transmits the display jackpot start command to the display control device 114 (see S1614 in FIG. 28), and also sends the display hold display position replacement start command to the display control device 114. It is transmitted (see S1615 in FIG. 28). The display control device 114 that has received the display hold display position change start command displays the display based on the number of reserved balls of the special symbol 1 on Ds2, and displays the display based on the number of reserved balls of the special symbol 2 on Ds1. Replace the command.

On the other hand, in the processing of S218, if the result of the lottery this time is out of the special symbol (S218: No), it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving medium counter 203h is larger than 0 (S221), and the time saving medium counter 203h If it is determined that the value is larger than 0 (S221: Yes), the value of the time saving / medium counter 203h is subtracted by 1 (S222), and the process proceeds to S223. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the time saving / medium counter 203h is 0 (S221: No), the processing of S222 to S224 is skipped and the process proceeds to the processing of S225.

In the processing of S223, it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving medium counter 203h is 0 (S223), and if it is determined that the value of the time saving medium counter 203h is 0 (S223: Yes), the time saving end command is issued. Set (S224) and move to the process of S225. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the time saving / medium counter 203h is not 0 (S223: No), the processing of S224 is skipped and the process proceeds to S225.

In the process of S225 executed after the process of S220, S221, S223, or S224, the LED lighting and the third symbol display, which are the display modes of the first symbol display device 37 corresponding to the stop symbol set in the process of S217, are displayed. A stop command is set to synchronize the variable stop of the device 81 (S225).

Next, the variation execution determination process (S204) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the variation execution determination process (S204). This variation execution determination process (S204) is a process executed in the special symbol variation process (see FIG. 14) of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13), and is a process executed in the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display. The effect pattern (variation effect pattern) of the variation effect performed by the device 81 is based on the values of various counters stored in which execution area of the special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a or the special symbol 2 hold ball storage area 203b. It is a process for determining whether to execute.

In the variation execution determination process, first, by setting the variation execution flag to 0, initialization is performed (S301), and it is determined whether or not the time is being shortened (S302). If it is determined that the time reduction counter 203h is 1 or more and the time reduction is in progress (S302: Yes), the fluctuation of the special symbol 2 in the reserved ball is preferentially executed.

Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value (N2) of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 203e is larger than 0 (S303). If the value (N2) of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 203e is larger than 0 (S303: Yes), the variation execution flag 203j is set to the variation execution (2) in the special figure 2 (S304), and this process ends. .. On the other hand, if the value (N2) of the special symbol 2 reserved ball counter 203e is 0 (S303: No), it is determined whether or not the value (N1) of the special symbol 1 reserved ball counter 203d is larger than 0 (S303: No). S305). If the value (N1) of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d is larger than 0, the variation execution flag 203j is set to the variation execution (1) in the special figure 1 (S306), and this process ends. When the value (N1) of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d is 0 (S305: No), since there is no reserved ball to be variable-executed, the present process is terminated with the variable execution flag 203j in the initial state.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the time reduction counter 203h is 0 and the time reduction is not in progress (S302: No), the fluctuation of the special symbol 1 in the reserved ball is preferentially executed.

Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value (N1) of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d is larger than 0 (S307). If the value (N1) of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d is larger than 0 (S307: Yes), the variation execution flag 203j is set to the variation execution (1) in the special figure 1 (S308), and this process ends. .. On the other hand, if the value (N1) of the special symbol 1 reserved ball counter 203d is 0 (S307: No), it is determined whether or not the value (N2) of the special symbol 2 reserved ball counter 203e is larger than 0 (S307: No). S309). If the value (N2) of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 203e is larger than 0, the variation execution flag 203j is set to the variation execution (2) in the special figure 2 (S310), and this process ends. When the value (N2) of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 203e is 0 (S309: No), since there is no reserved ball to be variable-executed, the present process is terminated with the variable execution flag 203j in the initial state.

Next, the special symbol 1 variation start process (S209) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the special symbol 1 fluctuation start processing (S209). This special symbol 1 fluctuation start process (S209) is a process executed in the special symbol variation process (see FIG. 14) of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13), and is a process of the special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a. This is a process for determining an effect pattern (variation effect pattern) of the variation effect performed by the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 based on the values of various counters stored in the execution area.

In the special symbol 1 fluctuation start processing, first, the jackpot determination result of the special symbol 1 stored in the execution area of the special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a, the first hit type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter C3 are each. Get the value (S401). Next, it is determined whether the jackpot determination result of the special symbol 1 acquired by the process of S401 is the jackpot of the special symbol 1 (S402). If it is determined in the processing of S402 that the special symbol 1 is a big hit (S402: Yes), the display mode at the time of big hit is set based on the value of the first hit type counter C2 acquired in the processing of S401. (S403).

More specifically, the value of the first hit type counter C2 acquired in the process of S401 is compared with the random number value stored in the special figure 1 selection table 202b1 of the first hit type selection table 202b, and 2 It is determined what type of jackpot is among the jackpots (big hit A, jackpot B) of various special symbols. As described above, if the value of the first hit type counter C2 is in the range of "0 to 19", it is determined that it is a jackpot A (15R normal jackpot), and if it is in the range of "20 to 99", it is a jackpot. It is determined to be B (15R probability variation jackpot) (see FIG. 9A).

In the process of S403, the display mode (lighting state of the LED 37a) of the first symbol display device 37 is set according to the determined jackpot type (big hit A, jackpot B). Further, the jackpot type (big hit A, jackpot B) is set as the stop type so that the stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot type is stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

Next, the fluctuation pattern of the jackpot is determined based on the selection table 202d1 for special figure 1 of the fluctuation pattern selection table 202d (S404). When the variation pattern is set in the process of S404, the variation time (display time) of the variation effect in the first symbol display device 37 is set, and the third symbol display device 81 stops at the jackpot symbol. The fluctuation time of the symbol is determined. At this time, the value of the variation type counter CS1 stored in the counter buffer 203i of the RAM 203 is confirmed, and the fluctuation time of the symbol variation such as normal reach and super reach is determined based on the value of the variation type counter CS1. The relationship between the numerical value of the variation type counter CS1 and the type of symbol variation is defined in the variation pattern selection table 202d (see FIG. 10B). Specifically, if the value of the variable type counter CS1 is in the range of "0 to 1", it is a special reach, if it is in the range of "2 to 7", it is a super reach, and if it is in the range of "8 to 24", it is a normal reach. The variation pattern is determined (see FIG. 10B).

In the process of S402, when it is determined that the special symbol is out of alignment (S402: No), the display mode of the outlier is set (S405). In the process of S405, the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is set to the display mode corresponding to the outlier symbol, and the value of the stop type selection counter C3 stored in the execution area of the special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a. Based on the above, the stop type to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is determined. For example, as the stop type, "reach of front and rear detachment", "reach other than front and rear detachment", "complete detachment" and the like are defined.

Next, the deviation pattern is determined based on the special figure 1 selection table 202d1 of the fluctuation pattern selection table 202d (S406). Here, the display time of the first symbol display device 37 is set, and the fluctuation time of the third symbol until the third symbol display device 81 stops at the off symbol is determined. At this time, similarly to the processing of S404, the value of the variation type counter CS1 stored in the counter buffer 203i of the RAM 203 is confirmed, and the fluctuation of the symbol variation such as normal reach and super reach is based on the value of the variation type counter CS1. Determine the time.

When the processing of S404 or the processing of S406 is completed, next, a variation pattern command for notifying the display control device 114 of the variation pattern determined in the processing of S404 or the processing of S406 is set (S407). Next, a stop type command for notifying the display control device 114 of the stop type set in the process of S404 or the process of S406 is set (S408). These fluctuation pattern commands and stop type commands are stored in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and these commands are transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113 in the process of S1201 of the main process (FIG. 24). To. The voice lamp control device 113 transmits the stop type command as it is to the display control device 114. When the processing of S408 is completed, the process returns to the special symbol variation processing.

Next, the special symbol 2 fluctuation start process (S214) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the special symbol 2 fluctuation start processing (S214). This special symbol 2 fluctuation start process (S214) is a process executed in the special symbol variation process (see FIG. 14) of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13), and is a process of the special symbol 2 reserved ball storage area 203b. This is a process for determining an effect pattern (variation effect pattern) of the variation effect performed by the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 based on the values of various counters stored in the execution area.

In this special symbol 2 fluctuation start processing, as in the special symbol 1 fluctuation start processing (S209), first, it is determined whether the jackpot determination result of the special symbol 2 acquired by the processing of S501 is the jackpot of the special symbol 2. (S501), when it is determined that the special symbol 2 is a jackpot, the jackpot display mode is set based on the value of the first hit type counter C2 acquired in the process of S501 (S503). The specific content is the same as the setting (S403) of the display mode at the time of the big hit of the special symbol 1 fluctuation start processing (S209), and the first is according to the determined big hit type (big hit A, big hit B, big hit C). 1 The display mode of the symbol display device 37 (the lighting state of the LED 37a) is set, and the jackpot type (big hit A, jackpot B, jackpot C) is set as the stop type. In the present embodiment, the processing of S503 is set using the selection table 202b2 for special figure 2, which is different from the selection table for special figure 1 used in the setting of the jackpot display mode of special symbol 1 (S404). However, the same table may be used for setting.

Next, the fluctuation pattern at the time of a big hit is determined based on the selection table 202d2 for special figure 2 of the fluctuation pattern selection table 202d (S504), and the process proceeds to S507.

On the other hand, in the process of S502, when it is determined that the special symbol 2 is out of alignment (S502: No), the display mode of the outlier is set (S505). The specific content is the same as the setting (S405) of the out-of-order display mode of the special symbol 1 fluctuation start processing (S209).

Next, the deviation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern selection table 202d (S506), and the process proceeds to S507.

When the process of S504 or the process of S506 is completed, next, a variation pattern command for notifying the display control device 114 of the variation pattern determined by the process of S504 or the process of S506 is set (S507). Next, a stop type command for notifying the display control device 114 of the stop type set in the process of S504 or the process of S506 is set (S508). These fluctuation pattern commands and stop type commands are stored in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and these commands are transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113 in the process of S1201 of the main process (FIG. 24). To. The voice lamp control device 113 transmits the stop type command as it is to the display control device 114. When the processing of S508 is completed, the process returns to the special symbol variation processing.

Next, the start winning process (S105) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing this start winning process (S105). This start winning process (S105) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13), determines whether or not there is a prize (starting prize) in the first ball opening 64a, and when there is a starting winning. , The process for holding the value indicated by the various random number counters and the process for pre-reading the lottery result in the special symbol from the values indicated by the various held random number counters.

When the start winning process is executed, it is first determined whether or not the ball has won a prize (starting prize) in the first ball opening 64a (S601). Here, the ball entering the first ball entry port 64a is detected over three timer interrupt processes. Then, when it is determined that the ball has won the first ball opening 64a (S601: Yes), the value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d (the number of times of holding the variable display in the special symbol N1) is acquired (S602). ). Then, it is determined whether or not the value (N1) of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d is less than the upper limit value (4 in this embodiment) (S603).

Then, whether or not there is a prize in the first ball opening 64a (S601: No), or even if there is a prize in the first ball opening 64a, the value (N1) of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d is 4. If it is not less than (S603: No), the process proceeds to S607. On the other hand, if there is a prize in the first ball opening 64a (S601: Yes) and the value (N1) of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d is less than 4 (S603: Yes), the special symbol 1 is reserved. The value (N1) of the ball counter 203d is added by 1 (S604). Then, a hold ball number command indicating the value of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter 203d changed by the calculation is set (S605).

The reserved ball count command set here is stored in the ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and is executed in the external output process (S1201) of the main process (see FIG. 24) described later, which is executed by the MPU 201. , Is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. Upon receiving the hold ball number command, the voice lamp control device 113 extracts the value of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter 203d from the hold ball number command, and transfers the extracted value to the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter 223b of the RAM 223. Store.

After setting the hold ball number command by the process of S605, the value of the first random number counter C1 updated in S103 of the timer interrupt process described above is acquired (S606), and the process proceeds to the process of S607.

In the process of S607, it is determined whether or not the ball has won a prize (starting prize) in the second entrance 64b (S607). When it is determined that the ball has won the second ball opening 64b (S607: Yes), the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 203e is subjected to the same processing as when the ball is won in the first ball opening 64a.

More specifically, if the value of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter 203e (the number of hold times N2 of the variation display in the special symbol) is acquired (S608) and the value is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment) ( S609: Yes), the value (N2) of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 203e is added by 1 (S610), and the reserved ball number command indicating the value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 203e is set (S611). Then, the value of the random number counter C1 per first is acquired (S612), and the process proceeds to S613.

Whether there is a prize in the second ball slot 64b (S607: No), or even if there is a prize in the second ball slot 64b, the value (N2) of the special symbol 2 reserved ball counter 203e is less than 4. If not (S609: No), the process proceeds to S613.

Here, the look-ahead process of S613 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the look-ahead process (S613). This look-ahead process (S613) is executed in the start winning process (see FIG. 18).

In this look-ahead process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a new prize in the first entry slot 64a or the second entry slot 64b (S701). As a result of the determination, if there is no new winning in the first entry port 64a or the second entry opening 64b (S701: No), this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when there is a new prize in the first entrance 64a or the second entrance 64b (S701: Yes), it is determined whether or not the game state at the start of the fluctuation is in the look-ahead probability change (S702). ), If the game state is in the pre-reading probability change (S702: Yes), the lottery result is acquired based on the big hit judgment value and the small hit judgment value at the time of high probability in the first random number table 202a (S703), and S705. Move on to processing. Here, the lottery result of the special symbol is stored in the value of the first random number counter C1 updated in the process of S106 and the jackpot determination value (FIG. 8B) at the time of high probability in the first random number table 202a. Judgment is made by comparing the values (hits) that have been set one by one (S703). If the value of the first random number counter C1 is in the range of "0 to 29", it is determined to be a big hit, and if it is in the range of "30 to 39", it is determined to be a small hit, and "40 to 399". If it is within the range of (see FIG. 8B), it is determined that the value is out of range.

On the other hand, in the process of S702, if the game state is not a look-ahead probability change (S702: No), the lottery result is acquired based on the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value at the low probability of the first random number table 202a (S704). ), Move on to the process of S705. Here, the lottery result of the special symbol is stored in the value of the first random number counter C1 updated in the process of S103 and the jackpot determination value (FIG. 8B) at the time of low probability in the first random number table 202a. Judgment is made by comparing the values (hits) that have been set one by one (S703). If the value of the first random number counter C1 is in the range of "0 to 2", it is determined that it is a big hit, and if it is in the range of "3 to 399", it is determined that it is out of range (see FIG. 8B). ).

In the process of S705, each value of the first hit type counter C2 and the stop type selection counter C3, which are the jackpot determination results, is stored in the special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a or the special symbol 2 reserved ball storage area 203b (S705). .. Next, a winning information command including the jackpot determination result is set (S706), and the process proceeds to S707.

After acquiring the lottery result of the special symbol by the processing of S703 or S704, the jackpot determination result determined in S703 or S704, the first hit type counter C2 updated in S103 of the timer interrupt processing described above, and the stop type selection If each value of the counter C3 is a prize in the first entry port 64a, the first area of the free hold area (hold 1st area to hold 4th area) of the special symbol 1 hold ball storage area 203a of the RAM 203. Store in (S705). If the prize is won in the second entrance 64b, it is stored in the first free holding area (holding first area to holding fourth area) of the special symbol 2 holding ball storage area 203b of the RAM 203 (S705). In the process of S705, the value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball counter 203d or the special symbol 2 reserved ball counter 203e is referred to, and if the value is 0, the reserved first area is set as the first area. Similarly, if the value is 1, the reserved second area is set as the first area, if the value is 2, the reserved third area is set, and if the value is 3, the held fourth area is set as the first area.

Next, a winning information command including the jackpot determination result determined in S703 or S704 is set (S706). The winning information command set here is stored in the ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and is executed in the external output process (S1201) of the main process (see FIG. 24) described later, which is executed by the MPU 201. It is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the winning information command, it extracts the jackpot determination result from the winning information command and stores this information as winning information in the winning information storage area 223a, so that it can be used for pre-reading effect processing and the like. To do.

After the winning information command is set by the process of S706, it is determined whether the jackpot determination result determined in S703 or S704 is the jackpot of the special symbol (S707). When the jackpot determination result determined in S703 or S704 is a jackpot of a special symbol (S707: Yes), a value corresponding to each jackpot type is set in the look-ahead probability changing counter 203 g (S708), and this process is performed. finish. The value setting corresponding to each jackpot type is to set 0 in the case of jackpot A and set 100 in the case of jackpot B or jackpot C. On the other hand, when the jackpot determination result determined in S703 or S704 is out of the special symbol (including the small hit) (S707: No), it is determined whether or not the look-ahead probability change counter 203g is larger than 0 (S70: No). S709) If the look-ahead probability change counter 203g is larger than 0 (S709: Yes), the look-ahead probability change counter 203g is subtracted by 1 (S710), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the look-ahead probability change counter 203g is 0 (S709: No), the process of S710 is skipped and the present process is terminated.

Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the normal symbol variation processing (S106) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing this normal symbol variation processing (S106). This normal symbol variation process (S106) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13), and is associated with the variation display of the second symbol performed by the second symbol display device 83 and the first ball entry port 64a. This is a process for controlling the opening time of the electric accessory.

In this normal symbol variation processing, first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol (second symbol) is currently being hit (S801). As for the hitting of the normal symbol (second symbol), the opening / closing control of the electric accessory attached to the first ball entry port 64a is performed while the second symbol display device 83 is displaying the hit. Includes during and during. As a result of the determination, if the normal symbol (second symbol) is hit (S801: Yes), the present process is terminated as it is.

On the other hand, if the normal symbol (second symbol) is not hit (S801: No), it is determined whether or not the display mode of the second symbol display device 83 is changing (S802), and the second symbol display device If the display mode of 83 is not changing (S802: No), the value of the normal symbol holding ball number counter 203f (the number of holdings of the variable display in the normal symbol M) is acquired (S803). Next, it is determined whether or not the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball counter 203f is larger than 0 (S804), and if the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball counter 203f is 0 (S804: No), this process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball counter 203f is not 0 (S804: Yes), the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball counter 203f is subtracted by 1 (S805).

Next, the data stored in the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203c is shifted (S806). In the process of S806, the data stored in the hold 1st area to the hold 4th area of the normal symbol hold ball storage area 203c is sequentially shifted to the execution area side. More specifically, within each area, such as hold 1st area → execution area, hold 2nd area → hold 1st area, hold 3rd area → hold 2nd area, hold 4th area → hold 3rd area, and so on. Shift the data. After shifting the data, the value of the second random number counter C4 stored in the execution area of the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203c is acquired (S807).

Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving / medium counter 203h of the RAM 203 is larger than 0 (S808). The time saving medium counter 203h is a counter indicating whether or not the pachinko machine 10 is in the time saving state of the normal symbol, and if the value of the time saving medium counter 203h is larger than 0 (S808: Yes), the pachinko machine 10 is normal. It indicates that the time saving state of the symbol is indicated, and if the value of the time saving medium counter 203h is 0 (S808: No), it indicates that the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the normal symbol.

When the value of the time saving / medium counter 203h is not 0 (that is, 1 or more) (S808: Yes), it is determined whether or not the special symbol is currently being hit (S809). The special symbol jackpots include those during which the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 are displaying the special symbol jackpot (including during the special symbol jackpot game) and the special symbol. This includes the middle of a predetermined time after the jackpot game is completed. As a result of the determination, if the special symbol is in the jackpot (S809: Yes), the process proceeds to S811. In the present embodiment, during the big hit of the special symbol, the lottery of the ordinary symbol is less likely to be a hit. This is because during the jackpot of the special symbol (that is, during the special gaming state), the player hits the ball in an attempt to win the special winning opening 65a, so that the electric accessory attached to the first entry opening 64a is released. This is to prevent the ball that is to be won in the special winning opening 65a from entering the first winning opening 64a as much as possible. Since the special winning opening 65a is provided immediately below the first entry opening 64a, even if the ball is suppressed from entering the first entry opening 64a during the jackpot of the special symbol, the first one Many balls enter the ball entry port 64a. As a result, in most cases, the number of reserved balls for the first entry port 64a becomes the maximum (4 times) while the pachinko machine 10 is in the special gaming state.

In the processing of S809, if it is not during the jackpot of the special symbol (S809: No), the pachinko machine 10 is not in the jackpot of the special symbol and the pachinko machine 10 is in the time saving state of the normal symbol, so it is acquired by the processing of S807. Based on the value of the second hit random number counter C4 and the second hit random number table for high probability, the lottery result of whether or not the normal symbol is hit is acquired (S810). Specifically, the value of the second random number counter C4 is compared with the random number value stored in the second random number table for high probability. As described above, if the value of the second hit type counter C4 is in the range of "5-204", it is determined that it is a hit of a normal symbol, and if it is in the range of "0-4,205-239", it is determined. It is determined that the normal symbol is out of alignment (see FIG. 9A).

In the process of S808, when the value of the time saving / medium counter 203h is 0 (S808: No), the process proceeds to the process of S811. In the processing of S811, the pachinko machine 10 is in the big hit of the special symbol, or the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the normal symbol, so that the value of the second random number counter C4 acquired in the processing of S807 is low. Based on the second hit random number table for probability time, the lottery result of whether or not the normal symbol is hit is acquired (S811). Specifically, the value of the second random number counter C4 is compared with the random number value stored in the second random number table for low probability. As described above, if the value of the second hit type counter C4 is in the range of "5-28", it is determined that it is a hit of a normal symbol, and if it is in the range of "0-4, 29-239", it is determined. It is determined that the normal symbol is out of alignment (see FIG. 9A).

Next, it is determined whether the lottery result of the ordinary symbol acquired by the processing of S810 or S811 is a hit of the ordinary symbol (S812), and if it is determined to be a hit of the ordinary symbol (S812: Yes). , The display mode at the time of hit is set (S813). In the process of S813, after the variation display in the second symbol display device 83 is completed, the symbol “◯” is set to be lit and displayed as the stop symbol (second symbol).

Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving / medium counter 203h is larger than 0 (S814), and when it is determined that the value of the time saving / medium counter 203h is larger than 0 (S814: Yes), the special symbol is currently used. It is determined whether or not the jackpot is being hit (S815). As a result of the determination, if the special symbol is in the big hit (S815: Yes), the process proceeds to S817. In the present embodiment, during the jackpot of the special symbol, in order to prevent the ball from entering the first entrance 64a as much as possible, even if the ball hits the normal symbol, it is the same as the case where the normal symbol is missed. The number of times the electric accessory is opened and the opening time are set.

In the processing of S815, if the special symbol is not in the jackpot (S815: No), the pachinko machine 10 is not in the special symbol jackpot and the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal symbol time saving state. The opening period of the electric accessory associated with 64a is set to 1 second, the number of times of opening is set to 2 (S816), and the process proceeds to S819.

In the process of S814, when the value of the time saving / medium counter 203h is 0 (S814: No), the process proceeds to the process of S817. In the processing of S817, since the pachinko machine 10 is in the jackpot of the special symbol or the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the normal symbol, the opening period of the electric accessory attached to the first ball entrance 64a is set to 0. . Set to 2 seconds, set the number of times of opening to 1 (S817), and shift to the process of S819.

In the process of S812, when it is determined that the normal symbol is out of alignment (S812: No), the display mode at the time of deviation is set (S818). In the process of S818, after the variation display in the second symbol display device 83 is completed, the symbol “x” is set to be lit and displayed as the stop symbol (second symbol). When the setting of the display mode at the time of disconnection is completed, the process proceeds to S819.

In the process of S819, it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving medium counter 203h is larger than 0 (S819), and if the value of the time saving medium counter 203h is larger than 0 (S819: Yes), the fluctuation in the second symbol display device 83. The display fluctuation time is set to 3 seconds (S820), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the value of the time saving / medium counter 203h is 0 (S819: No), the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display in the second symbol display device 83 is set to 30 seconds (S821), and this process is terminated. In this way, except during the jackpot of the special symbol, when the normal symbol has a high probability, the fluctuation display time is very short, "30 seconds → 3 seconds", as compared with the low probability of the normal symbol. Since the release period of the first entry port 64a is very long, "0.2 seconds x 1 time → 1 second x 2 times", the ball can easily enter the first entry port 64a.

In the process of S802, if the display mode of the second symbol display device 83 is changing (S802: Yes), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the variation display executed by the second symbol display device 83 has elapsed. (S822). The fluctuation time here is a time preset by the process of S820 or the process of S821 before the variation display is started in the second symbol display device 83.

In the process of S822, if the fluctuation time has not elapsed (S822: No), this process ends. On the other hand, in the process of S822, if the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display being executed has elapsed (S822: Yes), the stop display of the second symbol display device 83 is set (S823). In the process of S823, if the lottery of ordinary symbols is a win and the display mode is set by the process of S813, the "○" symbol as the second symbol is stopped and displayed (lights up) on the second symbol display device 83. Is set to be displayed). On the other hand, if the lottery of the normal symbol is removed and the display mode is set by the process of S818, the "x" symbol as the second symbol is stopped and displayed (lit) on the second symbol display device 83. Is set to. When the stop display is set by the process of S823, when the second symbol display update process (see S1207) of the main process (see FIG. 24) is executed next, the variable display on the second symbol display device 83 is displayed. When the process is completed, the stop symbol (second symbol) is stopped and displayed (lit) on the second symbol display device 83 in the display mode set in the process of S813 or the process of S818.

Next, when the variable display being executed by the second symbol display device 83 is started, is the lottery result of the normal symbol (current lottery result) performed by the normal symbol variation process a hit of the normal symbol? Is determined (S824). If the result of the lottery this time is a hit of a normal symbol (S824: Yes), the opening / closing control start of the electric accessory attached to the first entry port 64a is set (S825), and this process is terminated. When the opening / closing control start of the electric accessory is set by the process of S825, and then the electric accessory opening / closing process (see S1205) of the main process (see FIG. 24) is executed, the opening / closing control of the electric accessory is controlled. Is started, and the opening / closing control of the electric accessory is continued until the opening time and the number of times of opening set in the process of S816 or the process of S817 are completed. On the other hand, in the process of S824, if the result of the lottery this time is out of the normal symbol (S824: No), the process of S825 is skipped and the present process is terminated.

Next, the through-gate passage process (S107) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the through gate passing process (S107). This through-gate passage process (S107) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13), determines whether or not the ball has passed through the normal entry port 67, and if the ball has passed, the third This is a process for acquiring and holding the value indicated by the random number counter C4 per 2.

In the through gate passing process, first, it is determined whether or not the ball has passed through the normal entry port 67 (S901). Here, the passage of the ball at the normal entry port 67 is detected over three timer interrupt processes. Then, when it is determined that the ball has passed through the normal entry port 67 (S901: Yes), the value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203f (the number of times of holding the variation display in the normal symbol M) is acquired (S902). Then, it is determined whether or not the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203f is less than the upper limit value (4 in this embodiment) (S903).

Whether the ball has passed through the normal entry port 67 (S901: No), or even if the ball has passed through the normal entry port 67, the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203f is less than 4. If not (S903: No), this process ends. On the other hand, if the ball passes through the normal symbol entry port 67 (S901: Yes) and the value (M) of the normal symbol hold ball number counter 203f is less than 4 (S903: Yes), the normal symbol hold ball number counter The value (M) of 203f is added by 1 (S904). Then, the value of the second random number counter C4 updated in S103 of the timer interrupt process described above is set to the first of the free hold areas (hold 1st area to hold 4th area) of the normal symbol hold ball storage area 203c of the RAM 203. It is stored in the area of (S905), and this process is terminated. In the process of S905, the value of the normal symbol hold ball counter 203f is referred to, and if the value is 0, the hold first area is set as the first area. Similarly, if the value is 1, the reserved second area is set as the first area, if the value is 2, the reserved third area is set, and if the value is 3, the held fourth area is set as the first area.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an NMI interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110. The NMI interrupt process is a process executed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to a power failure or the like. By this NMI interrupt processing, the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203. That is, when the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 201 in the main control device 110. Then, the MPU 201 interrupts the control during execution and starts the NMI interrupt process, stores the power failure occurrence information in the RAM 203 (S1001) as the setting of the power failure occurrence information, and ends the NMI interrupt process. To do.

The above NMI interrupt process is also executed in the payout launch control device 111, and the power outage occurrence information is stored in the RAM 213 by the NMI interrupt process. That is, when the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 in the payout control device 111, and the MPU 211 interrupts the control during execution. Then, the NMI interrupt process is started.

Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the start-up process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 when the power is turned on to the main control device 110 will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing this start-up process. This start-up process is started by a reset when the power is turned on. In the start-up process, first, the initial setting process associated with the power-on is executed (S1101). For example, a predetermined value is set in the stack pointer. Next, a weight process (1 second in this embodiment) is executed in order to wait for the control device on the sub side (peripheral control device such as the voice lamp control device 113 and the payout control device 111) to be in an operable state. (S1102). Then, the access of the RAM 203 is permitted (S1103).

After that, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3) provided in the power supply device 115 is turned on (S1104), and if it is turned on (S1104: Yes), the process shifts to S1112. On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 122 is not turned on (S1104: No), it is determined whether or not the power cutoff occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S1105), and if it is not stored (S1105: No). Since there is a possibility that the process at the time of the previous power cutoff did not end normally, the process is shifted to S1112 in this case as well.

If the power outage occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S1105: Yes), the RAM determination value is calculated (S1106), and if the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S1107: No), that is, the calculated RAM If the determination value does not match the RAM determination value saved when the power is cut off, the backed up data is destroyed, and the process is shifted to S1112 even in such a case. As will be described later in the process of S1214 in FIG. 24, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 203. Instead of this RAM determination value, the effectiveness of the backup may be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in the predetermined area of the RAM 203 is correctly saved.

In the process of S1112, a payout initialization command is transmitted in order to initialize the payout control device 111 which is a control device (peripheral control device) on the sub side (S1112). Upon receiving this payout initialization command, the payout control device 111 clears an area (work area) other than the stack area of the RAM 213, sets an initial value, and is ready to start payout control of the game ball. After transmitting the payout initialization command, the main control device 110 executes the initialization process (S1113, S1114) of the RAM 203.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when the RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, for example, when the hall is open for business, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 122. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed during the start-up process, the RAM initialization process (S1113, S1114) is executed. Similarly, when the power failure occurrence information is not set or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value, etc.), the initialization process (S1113, S1114) of the RAM 203 is executed in the same manner. .. In the RAM initialization process (S1113, S1114), the used area of the RAM 203 is cleared to 0 (S1113), and then the initial value of the RAM 203 is set (S1114). After executing the initialization process of the RAM 203, the process proceeds to the process of S1110.

On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 122 is not turned on (S1104: No), the power failure occurrence information is stored (S1105: Yes), and the RAM determination value (checksum value, etc.) is normal ( S1107: Yes), the information on the occurrence of the power failure is cleared while holding the data backed up in the RAM 203 (S1108). Next, a payout return command at the time of power recovery for returning the control device (peripheral control device) on the sub side to the gaming state when the drive power supply is cut off is transmitted (S1109), and the process proceeds to S1110. Upon receiving this payout return command, the payout control device 111 is in a state where the payout control of the game ball can be started while holding the data stored in the RAM 213.

In the process of S1110, the effect permission command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113, and the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 are permitted to execute various effects. Next, the interrupt is permitted (S1111), and the process proceeds to the main process described later.

Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the main process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 after the above-mentioned start-up process will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing this main process. In this main process, the main process of the game is executed. As an outline, each process of S1201 to S1107 is executed as a periodic process having a cycle of 4 ms, and the counter update process of S1210 and S1211 is executed in the remaining time.

In the main process, first, during the execution of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13), the output data such as commands stored in the ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203 is sent to each control device (peripheral) on the sub side. The external output process to be transmitted to the control device) is executed (S1201). Specifically, the presence or absence of the winning detection information detected by the switch reading process of S101 in the timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 13) is determined, and if there is the winning detection information, the number of acquired balls corresponds to the payout control device 111. Send a prize ball command to do. In addition, the voice lamp control device issues the reserved ball number command set in the special symbol variation processing (see FIG. 14) and the start winning process (see FIG. 18), and the winning information command set in the starting winning process (see FIG. 18). Send to 113. Further, by this external output processing, the variation pattern command, the stop type command, and the like necessary for the variation display of the third symbol by the third symbol display device 81 are transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. Further, the jackpot start command and the time saving end command set in the special symbol variation processing (see FIG. 14) and the round number command set in the jackpot control processing (see FIG. 25) are transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. .. In addition, when launching a ball, a ball launch signal is transmitted to the launch control device 112.

Next, the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1 is updated (S1202). Specifically, the variation type counter CS1 is added by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (198 in the present embodiment), it is cleared to 0. Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS1 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

When the update of the variable type counter CS1 is completed, the prize ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 111 are read (S1203), and then, when the special symbol is in the jackpot state, the jackpot effect is executed or variable. A jackpot control process for opening or closing the specific winning opening (large opening opening) 65a of the winning device 65 is executed (S1204). In the jackpot control process, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for each round in the jackpot state, and it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the specific winning opening 65a has elapsed or whether a predetermined number of balls have won in the specific winning opening 65a. Then, when any of these conditions is satisfied, the specific winning opening 65a is closed. The opening and closing of the specific winning opening 65a is repeatedly executed for a predetermined number of rounds. After closing the specific winning opening 65a in the final round, the end of the jackpot will be set. The setting for the end of this jackpot includes the setting for the start of a special fluctuation period. On the other hand, when the specific winning opening 65a is closed in a round other than the final round, an inter-round production start command is set. In the present embodiment, the jackpot control process (S1204) is executed in the main process, but it may be executed in the timer interrupt process.

Next, the electric accessory opening / closing process for controlling the opening / closing of the electric accessory associated with the first ball entry port 64a is executed (S1205). In the electric accessory opening / closing process, when the opening / closing control start of the electric accessory is set by the process of S825 of the normal symbol variation process (see FIG. 20), the opening / closing control of the electric accessory is started. The opening / closing control of the electric accessory is continued until the opening time and the number of times of opening set in the processing of S816 or the processing of S817 in the normal symbol variation processing are completed.

Next, the first symbol display update process for updating the display of the first symbol display device 37 is executed (S1206). In the first symbol display update process, when a variation pattern is set by the special symbol 1 variation start process (see FIG. 16) or the special symbol 2 variation start process (see FIG. 17), the variation display according to the variation pattern is displayed. , The first symbol display device 37 starts. In the present embodiment, among the LEDs 37a of the first symbol display device 37, from the start of the fluctuation until the fluctuation time elapses, for example, if the currently lit LED is red, the red LED is turned off. At the same time, turn on the green LED, if the green LED is on, turn off the green LED and turn on the blue LED, and if the blue LED is on, turn off the blue LED. At the same time, turn on the red LED.

The main process is executed every 4 milliseconds, but if the LED lighting color is changed each time the main process is executed, the player cannot confirm the change in the LED lighting color. Therefore, a counter (not shown) is counted by 1 each time the main process is executed so that the player can confirm the change in the lighting color of the LED, and when the counter reaches 100, the LED is displayed. Change the lighting color of. That is, the lighting color of the LED is changed every 0.4 s. The value of the counter is reset to 0 when the lighting color of the LED is changed.

Further, in the first symbol display update process, when the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern set by the special symbol 1 variation start process (see FIG. 16) or the special symbol 2 variation start process (see FIG. 17) ends, the variation time is completed. The variation display executed by the first symbol display device 37 is terminated, and the stop symbol (first symbol) is stopped and displayed (lighted) on the first symbol display device 37.

Next, the second symbol display update process for updating the display of the second symbol display device 83 is executed (S1207). In the second symbol display update process, when the variation time of the second symbol is set by the process of S820 or the process of S821 of the normal symbol variation start process (see FIG. 20), the variation display is displayed on the second symbol display device 83. Start. As a result, in the second symbol display device 83, variable display is performed in which the “◯” symbol and the “x” symbol as the second symbol are alternately lit. Further, in the second symbol display update process, when the stop display of the second symbol display device 83 is set by the process of S823 of the normal symbol variation process (see FIG. 20), the second symbol display device 83 is executed. The stop symbol (second symbol) is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device 83 in the display mode set by the process of S813 or the process of S818 of the normal symbol variation start process (see FIG. 20) after ending the variable display. (Lighting display).

After that, it is determined whether or not the power outage occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S1208), and if the power outage occurrence information is not stored in the RAM 203 (S1208: No), the power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 SG1 is not output and the power supply is not cut off. Therefore, in such a case, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next main process has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 ms in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the main process this time (S1209). If the predetermined time has already passed (S1209: Yes), the process is shifted to S1201, and each process after S1201 described above is repeatedly executed.

On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed from the start of the main process this time (S1209: No), the first is within the period until the predetermined time is reached, that is, within the remaining time until the execution timing of the next main process is reached. 1 The initial value random number counter CINI1, the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and the variation type counter CS1 are repeatedly updated (S1210, S1211).

First, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S1210). Specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are added by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (299, 239 in the present embodiment), it is cleared to 0. .. Then, the updated values of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are stored in the corresponding buffer areas of the RAM 203, respectively. Next, the variation type counter CS1 is updated by the same method as the process of S1202 (S1211).

Here, since the execution time of each process of S1201 to S1207 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next main process is not constant and fluctuates. Therefore, by repeatedly updating the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 using the remaining time, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 (that is, , The initial value of the first random number counter C1 and the initial value of the second random number counter C4) can be randomly updated, and similarly, the variable type counter CS1 can also be updated randomly.

Further, in the processing of S1208, if the power outage occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S1208: Yes), the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the power is turned off, and the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252. As a result, since the NMI interrupt process shown in FIG. 22 has been executed, the process when the power is cut off after S1212 is executed. First, the occurrence of each interrupt process is prohibited (S1212), and a power off command indicating that the power is cut off is issued to other control devices (peripheral control devices such as the payout control device 111 and the voice lamp control device 113). Is transmitted (S1213). Then, the RAM determination value is calculated, the value is saved (S1214), the access of the RAM 203 is prohibited (S1215), and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut off and the process cannot be executed. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value in the backed up stack area and work area of the RAM 203.

The processing of S1208 is performed at the end of a series of processing corresponding to the state change of the game performed in S1201 to S1207, or at the end of one cycle of the processing of S1210 and S1211 performed within the remaining time. It is running. Therefore, in the main process of the main control device 110, the information on the occurrence of the power failure is confirmed at the timing when each setting is completed. It can be started from the process of S1201. That is, the process can be started from the process of S1201 as in the case of being initialized in the start-up process. Therefore, in the process when the power is cut off, the stack pointer is used in the initial setting process (S1101) without saving the contents of each register used by the MPU 201 to the stack area or saving the value of the stack pointer. By setting a predetermined value (initial value), the process of S1201 can be started. Therefore, the control load of the main control device 110 can be reduced, and accurate control can be performed without the main control device 110 malfunctioning or running out of control.

Next, the jackpot control process (S1204) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 25. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing this jackpot control process (S1204). This jackpot control process (S1204) is executed in the main interrupt process (see FIG. 24), and when the pachinko machine 10 is in the jackpot state of a special symbol, various effects according to the jackpot are executed and a specific prize is won. This is a process for opening or closing the mouth (large opening) 65a.

In the jackpot control process, first, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is in the jackpot (S1301). Specifically, if the processing of S219 of the special symbol variation processing (see FIG. 14) is executed and the start of the jackpot of the special symbol is set, the jackpot of the special symbol is started. The special symbol jackpots include those during which the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 are displaying the special symbol jackpot (including during the special symbol jackpot game) and the special symbol. This includes the middle of a predetermined time after the jackpot game is completed. In the process of S1301, if the special symbol is not a big hit (S1301: No), this process is terminated as it is.

On the other hand, in the process of S1301, if the special symbol is in the big hit (S1301: Yes), it is determined whether it is the start timing of a new round (S1302). If it is the start timing of a new round (S1302: Yes), the specific winning opening (large opening opening) 65a is opened (S1303), and a round number command indicating the number of newly started rounds is set (S1304). After setting the number of rounds command, this process ends. The round number command set here is stored in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and is an audio lamp in the external output process (S1201) of the main process (see FIG. 24) executed by the MPU 201. It is transmitted to the control device 113. When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the round number command, the voice lamp control device 113 extracts the round number from the round number command. Then, a display round number command corresponding to the extracted round number is transmitted to the display control device 114. When the display control device 114 receives the display round number command, the third symbol display device 81 starts a new round effect.

On the other hand, in the process of S1302, if it is not the start timing of a new round (S1302: No), it is determined whether the closing condition of the specific winning opening (large opening opening) 65a is satisfied (S1305). Specifically, when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after opening the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a, or after opening the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a, a predetermined number of balls are formed. When a prize is won (for example, 10 pieces), it is determined that the closing condition is satisfied.

If it is determined in the process of S1305 that the closing condition of the specific winning opening (large opening opening) 65a is not satisfied (S1305: No), this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, in the process of S1305, when it is determined that the closing condition of the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is satisfied (S1305: Yes), the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is closed (S1306). It is determined whether or not the closure of the specific winning opening (large opening opening) 65a this time is for the final round (that is, whether or not all the rounds of the jackpot have been completed) (S1307).

If it is determined that the closing of the specific winning opening (large opening opening) 65a is for the final round (S1307: Yes), the end of the jackpot is set (S1308), and the values corresponding to the various counters after the jackpot are set. Set (S1309). That is, by setting 100 to the time saving / medium counter 203h, it is set to be in a high probability state (time saving state) of the normal symbol from the end of the big hit until the lottery of the special symbol is executed 100 times. After setting various counter values, this process ends.

If it is determined that the round in which the specific winning opening (large opening opening) 65a is closed is not the final round (S1307: No), S1308 and S1309 are skipped and the present process is terminated.

In this way, when the time saving game state is set, the second special symbol is set to be preferentially changed. As a result, in the non-time saving game state which is disadvantageous to the player, the lottery is preferentially executed in the first special symbol in which the lottery which is advantageous to the player is executed, and the game state during the time saving which is advantageous to the player. Then, a lottery that is disadvantageous to the player (a jackpot type with few prize balls obtained in the case of a jackpot is easily selected) can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to balance the profit of the player and the profit of the game store so as not to be excessive.

In the present embodiment, if the game ball is continuously fired, the game ball (250 shots) worth 1000 yen will be used about 17 to 20 times, the first entry port 64a or the second entry. A game nail or the like is arranged so that a ball can be entered into the ball opening 64b (when a prize ball paid out by winning a prize in the first entry port 64a or the second entry opening 64b is also used). In the normal game state, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol is set so that a relatively long fluctuation time (variation pattern such as reach) can be easily selected. Normally, the reserved ball of the first special symbol is always set. It is configured so that the game can be easily played in the stored state, and even if the reserved ball of the second special symbol is stored, the variable display for the reserved ball is not started. As a result, even though the gaming state is disadvantageous to the player, the variable display of the second special symbol is started, and the problem that the player is disadvantaged is suppressed.

In addition, in the time-saving game state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set shorter than the normal time (30 seconds) (3 seconds), and the opening time of the electric accessory (1 second) for one hit of the normal symbol. ) And the number of times of opening (2 times) are also set to be larger than the normal opening time (0.5 seconds) and the number of times of opening (1 time). Further, in order to launch the game ball so that the game ball enters the first ball entry port 64a or the second ball entry port 64b, the left side route through which the game ball passes on the left side of the variable display device unit 80 and the left side route are variable. It is composed of two types, a right route through which the game ball passes on the right side of the display device unit 80, and a gate 67 is arranged on both routes on which the game ball normally triggers the start of the symbol. As a result, no matter how the game ball is fired during the time-saving game state, the lottery of the normal symbol will be started, and the game ball will be placed in the second entrance 64b rather than the first entrance 64a. It is structured so that it is easy to enter the ball. Therefore, even during the time-saving game, it is configured to suppress fraud that makes it easier to execute a more advantageous jackpot by drawing a lottery only with the first special symbol.

Further, in the time-saving game state, the game ball is easily entered into the second entrance 64b, so that the prize ball equivalent to the launched game ball is easily paid out, and the second entry port 64b is designed. It is designed to be disadvantageous to the player if he / she does not enter the ball. Therefore, the player can inevitably perform the game so as to enter the ball into the second entrance 64b, and it is possible to make it difficult to notice that the player is preferentially playing with a disadvantageous special symbol.

Further, in the short-time game state, the game ball can easily enter the second entrance 64b and the number of prize balls to be paid out increases. Therefore, the game store can use the game ball at the gate 67 in order to increase the profit. It is conceivable to set the game nail so that it is difficult for the game ball to pass through, or to set the game nail so that the game ball is difficult to enter the second entry port 64b even when the electric accessory is activated. .. However, in the configuration of the present embodiment, if it becomes difficult for the game ball to enter the second entry port 64b during the time-saving game, the fluctuation is likely to start in the first special symbol, and in particular, in the probability variation game state, 1 /. Since there is a high probability that the jackpot will be determined as 40, the jackpot will be determined by the first special symbol even if the fluctuation is immediately small in the first special symbol. As a result, it becomes difficult for the game store side to adjust the game nail so that it is difficult to enter the second ball entrance 64b, and it is possible to suppress a defect that is excessively disadvantageous to the player. With this configuration, even if the design is based on the assumption that the second special symbol will always be drawn during the time-saving game, the effect will not be executed as designed by the adjustment of the game store. Problems can be suppressed.

<Regarding the control process of the audio lamp control device in the first embodiment>
Next, each control process executed by the MPU 221 in the voice lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 to 31. The processing of the MPU 221 is roughly divided into a start-up process that is started when the power is turned on and a main process that is executed after the start-up process.

First, the start-up process executed by the MPU 221 in the voice lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. 26. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing this start-up process. This start-up process is started when the power is turned on.

When the start-up process is executed, first, the initial setting process associated with the power-on is executed (S1401). Specifically, a predetermined value is set in the stack pointer. After that, depending on whether or not the power-off processing flag is turned on, the power-off processing of S1516 (see FIG. 27) is caused by a momentary voltage drop (instantaneous power failure, so-called "instantaneous power failure") in this startup processing. ) Is started in the middle of execution (S1402). As will be described later with reference to FIG. 27, when the voice lamp control device 113 receives the power off command from the main control device 110 (see S1513 in FIG. 27), the voice lamp control device 113 executes the power off process of S1516. The power off processing flag is turned on before the power off processing is executed, and the power off processing flag is turned off after the power off processing is completed. Therefore, whether or not the power off processing of S1516 is in the middle of execution can be determined by the state of the power off processing flag.

If the power off processing flag is off (S1402: No), the start-up process this time is started after the power is completely cut off, or after a momentary power failure occurs and the power is turned off in S1516. It was started after the execution of the process was completed, or it was started by resetting only the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 due to noise or the like (without receiving the power off command from the main control device 110). is there. Therefore, in these cases, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1403).

Confirmation of data corruption in RAM 223 is performed as follows. That is, data as a keyword of "55AAh" is written in the specific area of the RAM 223 by the processing of S1406. Therefore, the data stored in the specific area can be checked, and if the data is "55AAh", there is no data corruption in the RAM 223, and conversely, if it is not "55AAh", the data corruption in the RAM 223 can be confirmed. If the data corruption of the RAM 223 is confirmed (S1403: Yes), the process proceeds to S1404 and the initialization of the RAM 223 is started. On the other hand, if the data corruption of the RAM 223 is not confirmed (S1403: No), the process proceeds to S1408.

If the start-up process is started after the power is completely cut off, the keyword "55AAh" is not stored in the specific area of the RAM 223 (the memory of the RAM 223 is lost due to the power off). (From), it is determined that the data of the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1403: Yes), and the process proceeds to S1404. On the other hand, the start-up process this time was started after the execution of the power-off process of S1516 was completed after a momentary power failure occurred, or was reset only to the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 due to noise or the like. Since the keyword "55AAh" is stored in the specific area of the RAM 223, the data of the RAM 223 is determined to be normal (S1403: No), and the data shifts to S1408.

If the power off processing flag is on (S1402: Yes), the start-up process this time is after a momentary power failure occurs, and during the execution of the power off process of S1516, the voice lamp control device 113 The MPU 221 of the above was reset and started. In such a case, the storage state of the RAM 223 is not always correct because the power off processing is being executed. Therefore, in such a case, the control cannot be continued, so the process is shifted to S1404 and the initialization of the RAM 223 is started.

In the process of S1404, the storage area of the entire range of the RAM 223 is checked (S1404). As a check method, first, "0FFh" is written for each byte, and it is read for each byte to check whether or not it is "0FFh", and if it is "0FFh", it is determined to be normal. Such writing and confirmation for each byte are performed in the order of "0FFh", then "55h", "0AAh", and "00h". By this read / write check of RAM 223, all the storage areas of RAM 223 are cleared to 0.

If it is determined that the read / write check is normal for all the storage areas of the RAM 223 (S1405: Yes), the keyword "55AAh" is written in the specific area of the RAM 223 to set the RAM destruction check data (S1406). By confirming the keyword "55AAh" written in this specific area, it is checked whether or not the RAM 223 has data corruption. On the other hand, if an abnormality in the read / write check is detected in any storage area of the RAM 223 (S1405: No), an abnormality in the RAM 223 is notified (S1407), and an infinite loop is performed until the power is cut off. The abnormality of the RAM 223 is notified by the indicator lamp 34. The voice output device 226 may output voice to notify the abnormality of the RAM 223, or an error command may be sent to the display control device 114 to display an error message on the third symbol display device 81. It may be.

In the process of S1408, it is determined whether or not the power off flag is turned on (S1408). The power-off flag is turned on when the power-off process of S1516 is executed (see S1515 in FIG. 27). That is, since the power-off flag is turned on before the power-off process of S1516 is executed, the process of S1408 is reached with the power-off flag turned on because the start-up process is instantaneous. This is a case where the power is started after the power failure has occurred and the execution of the power cutoff process of S1516 has been completed. Therefore, in such a case (S1408: Yes), the work area of the RAM is cleared in order to initialize each process of the voice lamp control device 113 (S1409), the initial value of the RAM 223 is set (S1410), and then an interrupt is interrupted. Set the permission (S1411) and move to the main process. The work area of the RAM 223 refers to an area other than the area for storing commands and the like received from the main control device 110.

On the other hand, the reason why the process of S1408 is reached with the power off flag turned off is that the start-up process of this time is started after the power supply is completely shut off, for example, so that the process of S1408 is performed via the processes of S1404 to S1406. This is a case where the processing is reached, or only the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 is reset due to noise or the like (without receiving the power off command from the main control device 110). Therefore, in such a case (S1408: No), S1409, which is the clearing process of the work area of the RAM 223, is skipped, the process is shifted to S1410, the initial value of the RAM 223 is set (S1410), and then interrupt permission is set. Then (S1411), the process proceeds to the main process.

The reason for skipping the clearing process of S1409 is that when the processing of S1408 is reached via the processing of S1404 to S1406, all the storage areas of the RAM 223 have already been cleared by the processing of S1404. When only the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 is reset due to noise or the like and the start-up process is started, the data in the work area of the RAM 223 is saved without being cleared, so that the voice lamp control device 113 This is because the control of

Next, with reference to FIG. 27, the main process executed by the MPU 221 in the voice lamp control device 113 after the start-up process of the voice lamp control device 113 will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing this main process. When the main process is executed, it is first determined whether or not 1 msec or more has elapsed since the main process was started or since the previous process of S1501 was executed (S1501), and 1 msec or more has elapsed. If not (S1501: No), the process proceeds to S1511 without performing the processes of S1502 to S1510. In the process of S1501, it is determined whether or not 1 msec has elapsed because S1502 to S1510 are mainly processes related to display (directing), and it is not necessary to edit in a short cycle (within 1 msec). This is because it is preferable to execute the command determination process of S1511 and the variation display setting process of S1512 in a short cycle. By executing the processing of S1511 in a short cycle, it is possible to prevent omission of reception of the command transmitted from the main control device 110, and by executing the processing of S1512 in a short cycle, the command received by the command determination processing. Based on the above, settings related to variable effects can be made without delay.

If 1 msec or more has passed in the process of S1501 (S1501: Yes), first, various commands for the display control device 114 set by the processes of S1503 to S1512 are transmitted to the display control device 114 (S1502). ). Next, the output of each lamp is set so as to set the lighting mode of the indicator lamp 34 and the lighting mode of the lamp edited in the process of S1508 described later (S1503), and then the power-on notification process is executed (S1504). The power-on notification process notifies that the power has been turned on for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) when the power is turned on, and the notification is performed by the voice output device 226 or the lamp display device 227. Will be. Further, a command may be transmitted to the display control device 114 to notify that the power has been supplied on the screen of the third symbol display device 81. If the power is not turned on, the process proceeds to S1505 without being notified by the power-on notification process.

In the process of S1505, the customer waiting effect process is executed, and then the hold quantity display update process is executed (S1506). In the customer waiting effect processing, when a predetermined time elapses when the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player, a setting is made to switch the display of the third symbol display device 81 to the title screen, and the setting is displayed as a command. It is transmitted to the device 114. In the hold quantity display update process, the hold lamps (Ds1, Ds2) are turned on according to the values of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter 223b and the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter 223c.

After that, the frame button input monitoring / effect processing is executed (S1507). In this frame button input monitoring / effect processing, the input of whether or not the frame button 22 operated by the player is pressed in order to enhance the effect is monitored, and the input of the frame button 22 is confirmed. This is a process for setting the effect. In this process, when the operation of the frame button 22 by the player is detected, a frame button operation command for notifying the display control device 114 that the frame button 22 has been operated is set.

Further, when the frame button 22 is pressed during the period when the variation effect is not executed or during the high-speed variation period, the stage is changed and the rear image change command for the display control device 114 is set. By including information on the type of the rear image corresponding to the changed stage in this rear image change command, the rear image displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in the display control device 114 can be changed to an image according to the stage. The process of changing to is performed. In addition, when the notice character appears at the start of the fluctuation display, the expected value of the jackpot due to this fluctuation can be displayed by pressing the frame button 22, or the expectation for the jackpot can be displayed by pressing the frame button 22 during the reach production. The effect may be changed to a possessable effect, or the frame button 22 may be used as a decision button for selecting one of the reach effects among a plurality of reach effects. If the frame button 22 is not arranged, the process of S1507 is omitted.

When the frame button input monitoring / effect processing is completed, the lamp editing process is executed (S1508), and then the sound editing / output processing is executed (S1509). In the lamp editing process, the lighting patterns of the illumination units 29 to 33 and the like are set so as to correspond to the display performed by the third symbol display device 81. In the sound editing / output processing, the output pattern of the voice output device 226 is set so as to correspond to the display performed by the third symbol display device 81, and the sound is output from the voice output device 226 according to the setting.

After the process of S1509, the liquid crystal effect execution management process is executed (S1510), and the process proceeds to the process of S1511. In the liquid crystal effect execution management process, a time synchronized with the time required for the fluctuation display performed by the third symbol display device 81 is set based on the fluctuation pattern command transmitted from the main control device 110. The lamp editing process of S1508 is executed based on the time set in the liquid crystal effect execution monitoring process. The sound editing / output processing of S1509 is also executed at a time synchronized with the time required for the variable display performed by the third symbol display device 81.

In the process of S1511, a command determination process for performing a process according to a command received from the main control device 110 is performed (S1511). The details of this command determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 28.

Then, after the command determination process, the variable display setting process is executed (S1512). In the variation display setting process, a display variation pattern command is generated and set based on the variation pattern command received from the main control device 110 in order to execute the variation effect on the third symbol display device 81. As a result, the command is transmitted to the display control device 114. The details of this variable display setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 31.

When the processing of S1512 is completed, it is determined whether or not the power failure occurrence information is stored in the work RAM 233 (S1513). The power-off occurrence information is stored when a power-off command is received from the main control device 110. If the power-off occurrence information is stored in the process of S1513 (S1513: Yes), both the power-off flag and the power-off processing in-progress flag are turned on (S1515), and the power-off process is executed (S1516). After executing the power off processing, the power off processing flag is turned off (S1517), and then the processing is looped infinitely. In the power cutoff process, the occurrence of the interrupt process is prohibited, and each output port is turned off to turn off the output from the audio output device 226 and the lamp display device 227. In addition, the memory of the power failure occurrence information is also deleted.

On the other hand, if the power failure occurrence information is not stored in the process of S1513 (S1513: No), it is determined whether or not the RAM 223 is destroyed based on the keyword stored in the RAM 223 (S1514), and the RAM 223 is destroyed. If not (S1514: No), the process returns to the process of S1501 and the main process is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1514: Yes), the processing is looped infinitely in order to stop the execution of the subsequent processing. Here, if it is determined that the RAM is destroyed and an infinite loop is performed, the main process is not executed, so that the display by the third symbol display device 81 does not change thereafter. Therefore, since the player can know that the abnormality has occurred, he / she can call a clerk in the hall or the like and ask for repair of the pachinko machine 10. Further, when it is confirmed that the RAM 223 is destroyed, the voice output device 226 or the lamp display device 227 may notify the RAM destruction.

Next, the command determination process (S1511) executed by the MPU 221 in the voice lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. 28. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing this command determination process (S1511). This command determination process (S1511) is executed in the main process (see FIG. 27) executed by the MPU 221 in the voice lamp control device 113, and determines the command received from the main control device 110 as described above. ..

In the command determination process (S1511), first, the first unprocessed command received from the main control unit 110 is read from the command storage area provided in the RAM 223, analyzed, and the fluctuation pattern is generated from the main control unit 110. It is determined whether or not a command has been received (S1601). When the variation pattern command is received (S1601: Yes), the variation start flag 223d is turned on (S1602), the variation pattern type is extracted from the variation pattern command (S1603), and the process returns to the main process. The variation pattern type extracted here is stored in the RAM 223 and is referred to when the variation display setting process (see FIG. 31) described later is executed. Then, it is used to set a display variation pattern command for notifying the display control device 114 of the start of the variation effect and the variation pattern type.

Returning to FIG. 28, the description will be continued. If the variation pattern command has not been received (S1601: No), then it is determined whether or not the stop type command has been received from the main controller 110 (S1604). Then, when the stop type command is received (S1604: Yes), the stop type selection flag 223e of the RAM 223 is set to ON (S1605), the stop type is extracted from the received stop type command (S1606), and the main Return to processing. The stop type extracted here is stored in the RAM 223 and is referred to when the variable display setting process (see FIG. 31) described later is executed. Then, it is used to set a display stop type command for notifying the display control device 114 of the stop type of the variation effect.

On the other hand, if the stop type command has not been received (S1604: No), then it is determined whether or not the hold ball number command has been received from the main control device 110 (S1607). Then, when the hold ball number command is received (S1607: Yes), the value included in the received hold ball number command, that is, the value of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter 203d of the main controller 110 (special). The value of the variable display hold count N1) or the special symbol 2 hold ball counter 203e (the variable display hold count N2 in the special symbol 2) is extracted, and this is used as the special symbol 1 hold ball of the voice lamp control device 113. It is stored in the number counter 223b or the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 223c (S1608). Further, in the process of S1608, a display holding ball number command for notifying the display control device 114 of the value of the updated special symbol 1 holding ball number counter 223b is set.

Here, the hold ball number command is transmitted from the main control device 110 when the ball wins the first ball opening 64a (starting prize) or when a special symbol lottery is performed, so that the starting winning is won. Is detected, or every time the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 is drawn, the processing of S1608 causes the special symbol 1 reserved ball count counter 223b or the special symbol 2 reserved ball counter of the voice lamp control device 113. The value of 223c can be adjusted to the value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d or the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 203e of the main controller 110. Therefore, due to the influence of noise or the like, the value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball counter 223b or the special symbol 2 reserved ball counter 223c of the voice lamp control device 113 is the special symbol 1 reserved ball counter 203d or the special symbol of the main control device 110. Even if the value deviates from the value of the 2 reserved ball counter 203e, the value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball counter 223b or the special symbol 2 reserved ball counter 223c of the voice lamp control device 113 at the time of detecting the starting prize or drawing the special symbol. Can be modified to match the value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d or the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 203e of the main controller 110. When the process of S1608 is executed, a display hold ball number command for notifying the display control device 114 of the updated value of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter 223b or the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter 223c is issued. Set. As a result, in the display control device 114, the reserved ball number symbol corresponding to the reserved ball number is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Next, the hold ball number effect process for performing the effect based on the hold ball number is executed (S1609). After the processing of S1609 is completed, the process returns to the main processing.

Here, the reserved ball number production process (S1609) will be described with reference to FIG. 29. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the reserved ball number effect processing (S1609). As described above, the hold ball number effect process (S1609) is a process for performing an effect based on the hold ball number extracted from the hold ball number command received from the main control device 110.

In the reserved ball number production process (S1609), first, a display reserved ball number command is issued based on the value (N1) of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 223b and the value (N2) of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 223c. Set (S1701). It is determined whether the gaming state is in the time saving (S1702). Specifically, it is determined that the game state is in the time reduction from the time when the jackpot start command from the main control device is received until the time reduction end command is received. The determination of whether or not the game state is in the time saving may be determined by transmitting a command indicating that the game state is in the time saving from the main control device and determining whether or not the command is received.

In the process of S1702, when it is determined that the time is being shortened (S1702: Yes), it is determined whether the value (N2) of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 223c is 2 or less (S1703). When it is determined that the value of N2 is 2 or less (S1703: Yes), a display command for blinking and displaying the reserved symbol of the first special symbol is set (S1704). After that, this process ends. On the other hand, in the process of S1703, when it is determined that N2 is a value larger than 2 (S1703: No), this process is terminated. In addition, in this embodiment, when the number of reserved balls of priority change becomes 3 or more in the process of S1701, the non-priority reserved symbol is automatically set to the normal display mode. However, in the process of S1703, when it is determined that the value of N2 is a value larger than 2 (S1703: No), the blinking display of the reserved symbol of the first special symbol may be canceled. This may be configured to set a command to cancel the blinking display of the second special symbol in the same manner when the process of S1705 determines No, even when the first special symbol has priority.

In addition, the display control device 114 automatically sets a display data table in which all the combination patterns of the reserved symbols (combination patterns of the number of reserved symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol) are stored, and the priority changes. When the number of reserved symbols is 2 or less, the display data in which the non-priority reserved symbol blinks and is displayed may be set in advance. By setting in this way, it is possible to omit the control of the voice lamp control device 113 or the like to determine the number of reserved pieces and set or cancel the blinking display.

On the other hand, in the process of S1702, when it is determined that the time is not shortened (S1702: No), it is determined whether the value of N1 is 2 or less (S1705). When it is determined that the value of N1 is 2 or less, a display command for blinking and displaying the reserved symbol of the second special symbol is set (S1706). After that, this process ends. On the other hand, in the process of S1705, when it is determined that the value of N1 is a value larger than 2, this process is terminated.

Returning to FIG. 28, the description will be continued. In the process of S1607, when the reserved ball number command is not received (S1607: No), then it is determined whether or not the winning information command is received from the main control device 110 (S1610). Then, when the winning information command is received (S1610: Yes), the jackpot determination result in the special symbol is extracted as winning information from the received command and stored in the first area of the winning information storage area 223a (S1611), and pre-reading is performed. The production process is executed (S1612), and the process returns to the main process. In the process of S1611, the value of the special symbol 1 hold ball counter 223b is referred to, and if the value is 0, the hold first area is set as the first area. Similarly, if the value is 1, the reserved second area is set as the first area, if the value is 2, the reserved third area is set, and if the value is 3, the held fourth area is set as the first area. The details of the look-ahead effect processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when a ball wins a prize (starting prize) in the first ball slot 64a or the second ball slot 64b, the value of the counter C1 is acquired in the main control device 110, and the value is acquired. A jackpot lottery for a special symbol is performed based on the values of the counter C1 and the pre-reading probability changing counter 203g, and the jackpot determination result is stored in the special symbol 1 reserved ball storage area 203a or the special symbol 2 reserved ball storage area 203b. If the look-ahead probability change counter 203g is greater than 0, a special symbol jackpot lottery is performed based on the special symbol jackpot random number table for high probability, and if the look-ahead probability change counter 203g is 0, special for low probability. Design jackpot A lottery of special symbol jackpots is performed based on the random number table. Then, when the pre-reading is completed in the main control device 110, a winning information command including the jackpot determination result obtained by the pre-reading is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the voice lamp control device 113. It should be noted that the jackpot determination result of the special symbol obtained by pre-reading is only a prediction, and may be provided separately from the jackpot lottery of the original special symbol.

Here, the look-ahead effect processing (S1612) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing this look-ahead effect processing (S1612). As described above, this look-ahead effect processing (S1612) is a process for performing an effect based on the winning information extracted from the winning information command received from the main control device 110.

In the look-ahead effect processing (S1612), first, it is determined whether or not the winning information extracted from the received winning information command is a big hit (S1801). When it is determined that the winning information is a big hit (S1801: Yes), a one-shot notification effect for notifying the big hit is set (S1802), and this process is terminated. By setting this one-shot notification effect, a sound for notifying a big hit is output in the processing of S1509. In addition, based on the setting of this one-shot notification effect, the big hit may be notified by the lamp output by the lamp output process of S1503, or the command corresponding to the one-shot notification effect is provided in the RAM 223. It is stored in the ring buffer for command transmission, and is transmitted to the display control device 114 in the command output process (S1502) of the main process (see FIG. 27) executed by the MPU 221 to the display control device 114. The jackpot may be notified by displaying a display suggesting that the jackpot has been reached. On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S1801 that the winning information is not a big hit (S1801: No), this process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the command determination process (S1511).

Returning to FIG. 28, the description will be continued. In the process of S1610, if the winning information command has not been received (S1610: No), then it is determined whether or not the jackpot start command has been received from the main control device 110 (S1613). Then, when the jackpot start command is received (S1613: Yes), the jackpot effect start command for display is set (S1614), the hold display position replacement start command for display is set (S1615), and this process is terminated. .. The display jackpot effect start command and the display hold display position change command set here are stored in the ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 223, and the command output of the main process (see FIG. 27) executed by the MPU 221. In the process (S1502), it is transmitted to the display control device 114. When the display control device 114 receives the display jackpot effect start command, the third symbol display device 81 starts the jackpot effect, and when the display hold display position replacement start command is received, the third symbol display device 81 normally starts the display control device 114. The information indicating the number of reserved balls of the special symbol 1 in Ds1 and the information indicating the number of reserved balls of the special symbol 2 are replaced with each other, and the information indicating the number of reserved balls of the special symbol 2 is exchanged in Ds1. Information indicating the number of reserved balls of the special symbol 1 is displayed on Ds2. The display position may be exchanged at the start of the jackpot effect or at the end of the jackpot effect.

On the other hand, in the process of S1613, when the jackpot start command is not received (S1613: No), then it is determined whether or not the round number command is received from the main control device 110 (S1616). Then, when the round number command is received (S1616: Yes), the number of rounds is extracted from the received round number command (S1617), and the display round number command is set according to the extracted round number command (S1616: Yes). S1618), this process is terminated. The display round number command set here is stored in the command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 223, and is included in the command output process (S1502) of the main process (see FIG. 27) executed by the MPU 221. It is transmitted to the display control device 114. Upon receiving the display round number command, the display control device 114 starts a new round effect on the third symbol display device 81.

On the other hand, in the process of S1616, when the round number command is not received (S1616: No), then it is determined whether or not the time saving end command is received from the main control device 110 (S1619). Then, when the time saving end command is received (S1619: Yes), the display hold position replacement end command is set (S1620), and this process is terminated. The display hold position replacement end command set here is stored in the command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 223, and is included in the command output process (S1502) of the main process (see FIG. 27) executed by the MPU 221. Then, it is transmitted to the display control device 114. When the display hold display position replacement end command is received, the information indicating the number of reserved balls of the special symbol 2 is displayed in Ds1 and the information indicating the number of reserved balls of the special symbol 2 is displayed in Ds1 by the display hold display position replacement start command in the third symbol display device 81, and Ds2 is displayed. The display indicating the number of reserved balls of the special symbol 1 is finished, and the information indicating the number of reserved balls of the special symbol 1, which is the normal display, is set to Ds1, and the information indicating the number of reserved balls of the special symbol 2 is displayed. Display on Ds2.

With this configuration, the reserved symbol of the special symbol that is changed with priority is always displayed in Ds1, and the player can easily recognize the current state of the priority change.

On the other hand, in the process of S1619, if the special fluctuation end start command is not received (S1619: No), it is determined whether or not another command has been received, and the process corresponding to the received command is executed. (S1621), the process returns to the main process. If the other command is a command used by the voice lamp control device 113, the processing corresponding to the command is performed, the processing result is stored in the RAM 223, and if the command is used by the display control device 114, the command is stored in the display control device 114. It sets the command so that it will be sent to. Specific examples of other commands include the opening start command described above.

Next, the variable display setting process (S1512) executed by the MPU 221 in the voice lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. 31. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing this variable display setting process (S1512). This variation display setting process (S1512) is executed in the main process (see FIG. 27) executed by the MPU 221 in the voice lamp control device 113, and the variation effect is executed in the third symbol display device 81. A display variation pattern command is generated and set based on the variation pattern command received from the main control device 110.

In the variation display setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the variation start flag 223d provided in the RAM 223 is on (S1901). Then, when it is determined that the fluctuation start flag 223d is not on (that is, is off) (S1901: No), the fluctuation pattern command has not been received from the main controller 110, so the process of S1906 is performed. Transition. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation start flag 223d is on (S1901: Yes), the fluctuation start flag 223d is turned off (S1902), and then the fluctuation pattern is processed in S1603 of the command determination process (see FIG. 27). The variation pattern type in the variation effect extracted from the command is acquired from RAM 223 (S1903).

Then, based on the acquired variation pattern type, a display variation pattern command for notifying the display control device 114 is generated, and the command is set to be transmitted to the display control device 114 (S1904). By receiving this display variation pattern command, the display control device 114 so that the third symbol display device 81 performs the variation display of the third symbol with the variation pattern indicated by the display variation pattern command. The display control of the fluctuation effect is started.

Next, the data stored in the winning information storage area 223a is shifted (S1905). In the process of S1905, the data stored in the first area to the fourth area of the winning information storage area 223a is sequentially shifted to the execution area side. More specifically, the data in each area is shifted such as 1st area → execution area, 2nd area → 1st area, 3rd area → 2nd area, 4th area → 3rd area. After shifting the data, the process proceeds to S1906.

In the process of S1906, it is determined whether or not the stop type selection flag 223e provided in the RAM 233 is on (S1906). Then, when it is determined that the stop type selection flag 223e is not on (that is, it is off) (S1906: No), the stop type command has not been received from the main controller 110, so this variation display Finish the setting process and return to the main process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop type selection flag 223e is on (S1906: Yes), the stop type selection flag 223e is turned off (S1907), and then in the process of S1606 of the command determination process (see FIG. 28), The stop type in the variation effect extracted from the stop type command is acquired from RAM 223 (S1908).

Next, the stop type instructed by the stop type command from the main control device 110 is set as it is as the stop type of the variation effect in the third symbol display device 81 (S1909), and the process proceeds to S1910.

In the process of S1909, a display stop type command for notifying the display control device 114 is generated based on the set stop type, and the command is set to be transmitted to the display control device 114 (S1910). , End this process. By receiving this display stop type command, the display control device 114 stops and displays the stop symbol corresponding to the stop type indicated by the display stop type command on the third symbol display device 81. The stop display of the fluctuation effect is controlled.

<About the modified example of the first embodiment>
Next, a modified example of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 32. In the first embodiment, even if the game state is changed, the contents of the jackpot type drawn by the first special symbol and the second special symbol are not changed, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol have advantages and disadvantages. Was set immutably. However, the modified example of the first embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the advantages and disadvantages of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed depending on the gaming state. Since the other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 32 is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the first type selection table 202b in the modified example of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 32, in the modified example of the first embodiment, the jackpot type selected for the first special symbol and the second special symbol is changed between the normal game state and the probabilistic game state, respectively. It is set.

Specifically, in the normal game state, the first special symbol is set so that either jackpot A or jackpot B is selected, and the second special symbol is set so that either jackpot D or jackpot C is selected. It is set. On the other hand, in the probabilistic game state, either the jackpot D or the jackpot C is selected for the first special symbol, and either the jackpot A or the jackpot B is selected for the second special symbol. There is.

Here, the jackpot A to jackpot C are the same as the contents of the jackpot described in the first embodiment. Further, the jackpot D is different from the jackpot C only in that the gaming state after the jackpot game is set to the normal gaming state, and the other configurations are the same.

Here, in the normal game state, the jackpot A or the jackpot B, which is the jackpot of 15 rounds, is selected for the first special symbol, and the ratio of the jackpot B in which the probability variation game state is set is 80%. It is the same as the second special symbol. On the other hand, in the second special symbol, the jackpot types selected are jackpot D and jackpot C composed of two rounds. Therefore, in the normal gaming state, the first special symbol is a special symbol that is more advantageous to the player than the second special symbol (more prize balls can be obtained), and for the player, the first special symbol is used. It is advantageous to draw more lots.

Further, in the probabilistic game state, in the first special symbol, either the jackpot D or the jackpot C, which are the jackpot types of two rounds, is set, and in the second special symbol, the jackpot type of 15 rounds is set. It is configured so that either the jackpot A or the jackpot B is selected. Even in the probabilistic gaming state, the ratio of the probabilistic gaming state given to the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 80%. Therefore, in the probabilistic game state, the lottery with the second special symbol is more advantageous for the player than the lottery with the first special symbol (more prize balls can be obtained). It is a special symbol, and it is advantageous for the player to draw more lots with the second special symbol.

Here, in the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the first special symbol is preferentially changed in the normal gaming state during non-time reduction. In addition, when playing normally, the first ball is entered so that the reserved ball of the first special symbol is always memorized so that the fluctuation of the first special symbol does not stop and does not change. The winning rate for the mouth 64a and the fluctuation time of the first special symbol are adjusted and set. Therefore, the game ball that has entered the second entrance 64b is not started to fluctuate during the normal game state, and is carried over until the time-saving game state is reached. As a result, the reserved ball of the second special symbol does not start to fluctuate in the normal gaming state during non-time reduction, and is easily started to fluctuate during the probability change which is advantageous to the player. Therefore, the player tries to continuously play the game so that the change of the second special symbol does not start during the normal game state. Therefore, the game store side can improve the game efficiency and increase the profit.

In addition, when the time is shortened, the second special symbol has priority and starts to change. Here, if the jackpot is A, the game shifts to the time-saving game in the normal probability state. In this case, the second special symbol, which is disadvantageous to the player, is preferentially changed. However, during the time-saving game, it is easy to enter the second ball opening 64b and the game can be played with almost no consumption of the ball, so that the player can be preferentially changed by a disadvantageous special symbol. The dissatisfaction is alleviated, and the game is played with the expectation that it should be hit anyway. As a result, even if a big hit is given without consuming the ball, it is possible to reduce the damage on the game store side and suppress the problem that the profit of the game store is excessively reduced.

Further, in the time saving in the probabilistic game, the second special symbol which is advantageous to the player is preferentially changed, so that the profit can be further increased for the player. Therefore, the player can play the game with the expectation that the game will shift to the probabilistic game, and it is possible to suppress the problem of getting bored with the game at an early stage.

In the present embodiment, the ratio of the first special symbol and the second special symbol to shift to the probabilistic game is not limited to this, but may be different so as to set advantages and disadvantages. .. Further, the ratio may be set to be further different depending on the game state.

<Second Embodiment>
Next, the pachinko machine 10 in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 45. In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the special symbol that starts to fluctuate preferentially is configured to be changed depending on the gaming state, but in the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed. The configuration of the first embodiment is different from the configuration of the first embodiment in that the state in which the change is executed simultaneously with the symbol and the state in which the second special symbol is preferentially changed are changed depending on the gaming state. Since the other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The configuration of the game board 13 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 34. In the second embodiment, the first ball opening 64a and the second ball opening 64b are added to the distribution unit 640, and the right second ball opening 64b2 is added to the second embodiment, and the variable winning device 65 is provided. It differs from the configuration of the first embodiment in that it is provided below the second ball entrance 64b2 on the right side. Since the other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The distribution unit 640 will be described with reference to FIG. 34. 34 (a) to 34 (b) are views showing the internal structure of the distribution unit 640. In reality, a cover body is arranged on the front side, and the cover body is composed of a member whose inside can be seen through, and a spiral handle is colored on the surface so that the inside cannot be seen through or is difficult to see through. It is configured so that the inside is difficult to see.

A passage port through which the game ball can enter is provided in the upper part of the distribution unit 640, and a transmissive ball entry sensor 640a that can detect that the game ball has passed through the passage port is arranged. .. The game ball that has passed through the passage port is alternately distributed by the distribution member 900 to the first entry port 64a and the second entry port 64b arranged below the game ball.

The distribution member 900 receives the entered game ball at the accommodating portion 900a or 900c of the distribution member 900. When the game ball is received by the accommodating portion 640a, the distribution member 900 rotates counterclockwise in the front view (see FIG. 34 (a)) due to the weight of the game ball, and the game ball is inserted into the first entry port. Guide to 64a. Here, each of the sorting members 900 is configured to be rotatable about 90 degrees around the left and right, and a magnet 900b is provided on the boundary wall between the accommodating portion 900a and the accommodating portion 900b.

On the base body provided on the back side of the distribution unit 640, the base side magnet 901 is arranged at a position on the center line of the passage port where the magnet 901b of the distribution member 900 is located. The magnet 900b of the distribution member 900 and the base side magnet 901 are configured to have polarities that repel each other. Specifically, the base-side magnet 901 is composed of a rod-shaped magnet fixed to the base body, and is configured to generate a magnetic pole (S pole or N pole) at the tip end portion. The base side magnet 901 is arranged and fixed so that the tip end portion faces the distribution member 900 side.

Similar to the base side magnet 901, the magnet 900b is also composed of a rod-shaped magnet, and is fixed to the distribution member 900 so that the tip portion faces the base side magnet 901 side. The base side magnet 901 is at a position where the distribution member 900 rotates and the boundary wall between the accommodating portion 900a and the accommodating portion 900b is directly above (on the center line of the interval at which the game ball of the passing port can enter about one ball). And the magnet 900b of the sorting member 900 are at the closest positions (the tips of the sorting members 900 face each other). Here, since the magnets are arranged so as to have the same polarity (for example, N pole and N pole), they do not stop at a position where the boundary wall of the sorting member 900 faces directly upward due to repulsion. , It will be maintained in the position rotated to the left or right.

As a result, when the magnet 900b is located on the center line (upper position) of the passage port, the distribution member 900 is repelled by the magnet 900b and the base side magnet 901, so that the distribution member 900 is moved to the left or right. It rotates so that either the accommodating portion 900a or the accommodating portion 900b faces the side (upper side of the game machine) that receives the game ball entering the distribution unit 640. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the ball entering game ball from coming into contact with the boundary wall between the accommodating portion 900a and the accommodating portion 900b and causing ball clogging.

Further, when the magnet 900b and the base side magnet 901 repel each other, for example, the accommodating portion 900a receives the game ball and rotates about 90 degrees to the left to guide the game ball to the first entry port 64a. It is possible to prevent the sorting member 900 from rotating clockwise (the accommodating portion 900a faces upward). As a result, after guiding the game ball to the first entry port 64a, the accommodating portion 900b is in a state of facing upward, and then the gaming ball that has entered the distribution unit 640 is received by the accommodating portion 900b for the game. The distribution member 900 rotates about 180 degrees to the right depending on the weight of the ball, and guides the game ball to the second entrance 64b. In this way, the distribution member 900 can alternately guide the game balls entering the distribution unit 640 to the first entry port 64a and the second entry port 64b. Therefore, the game balls can be evenly distributed to the first entrance 64a and the second entrance 64b to win a prize, and a lottery game resulting from the winning of the first entrance 64a, which will be described later (hereinafter, The first lottery game) and the lottery game resulting from winning the second entrance 64b (hereinafter referred to as the second lottery game) can be efficiently executed.

The second entry port 64b2 on the right side is an entry opening in which the lottery of the second special symbol is started when the game ball enters, as in the case of the second entry opening 64b. In the second special symbol, the number of reserved balls is four, including the second entrance 64b and the right second entrance 64b2.

Further, both the game ball that has passed the right side of the variable display unit 80 and the game ball that has passed the left side can enter the passage port of the distribution unit 640, and the right side of the second entry port 64b2 on the right side. Only the game balls that have passed through the ball can enter.

<About the electrical configuration in the second embodiment>
The electrical configuration in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 35. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the contents of the first type selection table 202b and the contents of the RAM 203 of the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 are changed. Since other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 35A is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the first type selection table 202b in the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, in the normal gaming state, either the jackpot D or the jackpot E is selected by the same lottery ratio between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Therefore, in the normal gaming state, there is no advantage or disadvantage between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. On the other hand, in the probabilistic game state and the time-saving game state, either the jackpot F or the jackpot G is selected in the first special symbol, and either the jackpot H or the jackpot I is selected in the second special symbol. Has been done.

Here, the jackpot D and the jackpot E are the same jackpots as the jackpot A and the jackpot B in the first embodiment. Further, the jackpot F and the jackpot G are two rounds of jackpots. If the jackpot F is a jackpot F, a probabilistic game state is given after the jackpot game, and if the jackpot G is a jackpot G, the game state is shifted to the normal game state. For both jackpot F and G, time-saving games are not granted. On the other hand, the jackpots H and I are the same jackpots as the jackpots A and B. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the case of the probabilistic game state and the time-saving game state, the second special symbol is a lottery that is more advantageous than the first special symbol.

In the present embodiment, in the normal gaming state during non-time reduction, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are drawn at the same time, and the first entry port 64a and the second entry opening 64b are alternately efficient. Since the game ball is often inserted, the player can play an efficient and fair game without giving an advantage or disadvantage depending on the type of the special symbol.

On the other hand, during the probabilistic game state and the time-saving game, the player mainly performs the right-handed game aiming at the right second entry port 64b, so that the rate of entry into the second entry port 64b is high. .. In addition, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is extremely shorter than that of the second special symbol during the probabilistic game and the time reduction, and the fluctuation digestion of the second special symbol can be increased in a short time. .. Therefore, the lottery game can be performed with the second special symbol that is more advantageous to the player, and more profit can be given to the player.

Further, during the probability change and the time saving, by switching so as to give priority to the second special symbol, the player can play the game more efficiently and the lottery game can be played under advantageous conditions.

In the present embodiment, the ratio of the jackpot types to which the probabilistic game is given is the same between the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but the ratio is not limited to that, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are different. It may be configured as.

Specifically, during the probabilistic change and the time saving, the jackpot type to which the probabilistic game state and the normal game state are given is selected at a rate of 50% in the first special symbol, and in the second special symbol, It is set so that the probabilistic game is selected at a rate of 100%. With this setting, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is set to 70% in 0.1 seconds by lottery, and the ratio selected in 3 seconds is selected in 25% and 10 seconds. Set the ratio to 5%. With this configuration, the more the fluctuation time of 0.1 seconds is selected, the faster the hold digestion time of the second special symbol, the easier it is for the fluctuation of the first special symbol to start, and the end of the probabilistic game state. There is a high risk of doing so. On the other hand, by selecting the fluctuation time of 10 seconds, it becomes easy to store the hold of the second special symbol, and it is possible to set a high possibility that the probabilistic game will be continued.

Therefore, in the normal game state, by changing at the same time, a big hit can be efficiently generated in a short period of time, and during the probability change, one of the special symbols changes whether or not the probability change game can be continued. It can be expected at, and it is possible to provide the player with a novel playability.

If you want to change the ratio of the probability change depending on the game state, you can set the big prize opening and the normal big prize opening to give the probability change by winning during the big hit, and the big hit type It may be realized by configuring so as to set which of the big winning openings is opened.

<Regarding the control process of the main control device in the second embodiment>
The special symbol variation process 2 (S107) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 36. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the special symbol variation process 2 (S107). This special symbol variation process 2 (S107) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13), and the variation display of the special symbol (first symbol) performed by the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display. This is a process for controlling the variation display of the third symbol performed in the device 81.

In this special symbol variation processing 2, first, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is currently in the jackpot (S2001). The special symbol jackpots include those during which the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 are displaying the special symbol jackpot (including during the special symbol jackpot game) and the special symbol. This includes the middle of a predetermined time after the jackpot game is completed. As a result of the determination, if the special symbol is a big hit (S2001: Yes), this process is terminated as it is.

On the other hand, if it is not during the big hit of the special symbol (S2001: No), it is determined whether or not the time is shortened (S2002). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the time saving medium counter 203h is larger than 0, and when the time saving medium counter 203h is larger than 0, it is determined that the time saving is in progress.
When it is determined by the processing of S2002 that the time is being shortened (S2002: Yes), the time saving / medium fluctuation processing (S2003) is executed. This time-saving medium fluctuation process will be described later with reference to FIG. 45. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time is not shortened (S2002: No), it is determined whether or not the special symbol 1 is changing (S2004). If it is determined that the special symbol 1 is changing (S2004: Yes), the special symbol 1 variation start process 2 is executed (S2005), and if it is determined that the special symbol 1 is not changing (S2004: No), it is special. The symbol 1 fluctuation stop process is executed (S2006). The special symbol 1 variation start process (S2005) and the special symbol 1 stop process (S2006) will be described later with reference to FIGS. 37 and 40.

Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol 2 is changing (S2007). If it is determined that the special symbol 2 is changing (S2007: Yes), the special symbol 2 fluctuation start process is executed (S2008), and if it is determined that the special symbol 2 is not changing (S2007: No), the special symbol 2 is changed. 2 The fluctuation stop process is executed (S2009). The special symbol 2 variation start process 2 (S2008) and the special symbol 2 stop process (S2009) will be described later with reference to FIGS. 41 and 44.

When the processing of S2001, S2003, S2008 or S2009 is completed, this processing is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt processing.

Next, the special symbol 1 variation start process 2 (S2003) will be described with reference to FIG. 37. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the special symbol 1 variation start process 2 (S2003). This special symbol 1 variation start process 2 (S2003) is executed in the special symbol variation process 2 (see FIG. 36), and the variation of the special symbol 1 is based on the value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball count counter 203d (N1). It is a process for controlling to start.

In the special symbol 1 fluctuation start processing, first, the value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball counter 203d (N1) is acquired (S2101), and the value of the acquired special symbol 1 reserved ball counter 203d (N1) is larger than 0. Whether or not it is determined (S2102). If the value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d (N1) is 0 (S2102: No), this process ends as it is. On the other hand, when the value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d (N1) is larger than 0 (S2102: Yes), the process of starting the fluctuation of the special symbol 1 is executed (S2103 to S2106).

Specifically, the value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter 203d (N1) is subtracted by 1 (S2103), and the data in the special symbol 1 reserved ball number storage area 203a is shifted (S2104). In the process of S2104, the data stored in the hold 1st area to the hold 4th area of the special symbol 1 hold ball storage area 203a is sequentially shifted to the execution area side. More specifically, within each area, such as hold 1st area → execution area, hold 2nd area → hold 1st area, hold 3rd area → hold 2nd area, hold 4th area → hold 3rd area, and so on. Shift the data. Next, the special symbol 1 jackpot determination process is executed (S2105), the special symbol 1 variation pattern selection process is executed (S2106), and this process is terminated.

Here, the special symbol 1 jackpot determination process (S2105) will be described with reference to FIG. 38. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing this special symbol 1 jackpot determination process (S2105). This special symbol 1 jackpot determination process (S2105) is executed in the special symbol 1 fluctuation start process 2 (see FIG. 37), and the special symbol 1 is drawn based on the data of the special symbol 1 reserved ball execution area 203a. , It is a process for setting according to the result.

In the special symbol 1 jackpot determination process, first, the data of the special symbol 1 reserved ball execution area 203a is acquired (S2201). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability is changing (S2202), and if it is determined that the probability is changing (S2202: Yes), the lottery result is acquired based on the special symbol jackpot random number table 202a for high probability. Then (S2203), if it is determined that the probability is not changing (S2202: No), the lottery result is acquired based on the special symbol jackpot random number table 202a for low probability (S2204). Here, whether or not the probabilistic change is in progress is determined by whether or not the probabilistic change counter 203g is larger than 0, and if the probabilistic change counter 203g is larger than 0, it is determined that the probabilistic change counter 203g is in the process of probabilistic change. If it is 0, it is determined that the probability change is not in progress.

After the processing of S2203 or S2204, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag 203k is on (S2205). The jackpot flag 203k is turned on when either the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 is determined to be a jackpot. Here, if the special symbol 2 whose fluctuation is executed at the same time is a jackpot, the jackpot flag 203k is turned on, so the special symbol 2 is a jackpot before setting the jackpot of the special symbol 1. It can be determined whether or not there is.

When it is determined in the process of S2205 that the jackpot flag 203k is on (S2205: Yes), the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol 1 is set in the first symbol display device 37 (S2210). Here, since the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol 1 is set when the jackpot flag 203k is on, it is possible to prevent a jackpot from occurring at the same time as the special symbol 2 whose fluctuation is being executed at the same time.

On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of S2205 that the jackpot flag 203k is not on (S2205: No), it is determined whether or not the lottery result is a jackpot (S2206), and when it is determined to be a jackpot (S2206). S2206: Yes), the jackpot is set for the special symbol 1 (S2207 to S2209), and when it is determined that the special symbol 1 is not a jackpot (S2206: No), the off symbol of the special symbol 1 is set in the first symbol display device 37. (S2210).

In setting the jackpot for the special symbol 1 (S2207 to S2209), the jackpot flag 203k is set on for the special symbol 1 (S2207), the lottery result of the special symbol 1 is set as the jackpot (S2208), and the acquisition is performed. Based on the value of the first hit type counter C2, the jackpot symbol of the special symbol 1 to be displayed on the first symbol display device is set (S2209). More specifically, the value of the first hit type counter C2 acquired in the process of S2201 is compared with the random number value stored in the first hit type selection table 202b, and the jackpot of the special symbol (big hit D, jackpot). E, jackpot F, jackpot G), the jackpot type is determined. As described above, if the value of the first hit type counter C2 is in the range of "0 to 49" in the normal time when neither the probability change nor the time reduction is performed, it is determined that the jackpot is D (15R probability variation jackpot) and "50 to 99". If it is in the range of ", it is determined that it is a jackpot E (15R normal jackpot), and if the value of the first hit type counter C2 is in the range of" 0-49 "in the case of probabilistic change or time reduction, it is a jackpot. It is determined that it is F (2R probability variation jackpot), and if it is in the range of "50 to 99", it is determined that it is jackpot G (2R normal jackpot) (see FIG. 35 (a)). When the processing of S2209 or S2210 is completed, this processing is completed.

Next, the special symbol 1 variation pattern selection process (S2106) will be described with reference to FIG. 39. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing this special symbol 1 variation pattern selection process (S2106). This special symbol 1 variation pattern selection process (S2106) is executed in the special symbol 1 variation start process 2 (see FIG. 37), and is a process for setting the variation pattern based on the lottery result of the special symbol 1. ..

In the special symbol 1 variation pattern selection process, first, it is determined whether or not the lottery result of the special symbol 1 is a big hit (S2301). When it is determined that the lottery result of the special symbol 1 is a big hit (S2301: Yes), a special hit fluctuation pattern table according to the game state is set (S2302), and the big hit type table is selected based on the big hit type. (S2303). on the other hand,. When it is determined that the lottery result of the special symbol 1 is not a big hit (S2301: No), a special deviation variation pattern table according to the gaming state is set (S2304).

When the processing of S2303 or S2304 is completed, the variation pattern is selected based on the value of the variation type counter (S2305), and the special figure 1 variation pattern command is generated based on the selected variation pattern (S2306) and selected. Based on the fluctuation pattern, a counter value is set in the fluctuation time counter 203o in FIG. 1 (S2307), and this process ends. The special figure 1 variation pattern command generated in the process of S2206 is stored in the ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and is the external output process (S1201) of the main process (see FIG. 24) executed by the MPU 201. Inside, it is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. Upon receiving the special figure 1 variation pattern command, the voice lamp control device 113 transmits the display variation pattern command to the display control device 114 (see S1904 in FIG. 31). The display control device 114 displays the variation effect on the third symbol display device 81 based on the received display variation pattern command.

Next, the special symbol 1 fluctuation stop processing (S2006) will be described with reference to FIG. 40. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing this special symbol 1 fluctuation stop processing (S2006). This special symbol 1 fluctuation stop process (S2006) is executed in the special symbol variation process 2 (see FIG. 36), and is a process for controlling to stop the variation of the special symbol 1.

In the special symbol 1 fluctuation stop processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special symbol 1 fluctuation stop flag 203m is on (S2401). When it is determined that the special figure 1 fluctuation stop flag 203m is on (S2401: Yes), the special figure 1 fluctuation stop flag 203m is turned off (S2413), and the special figure 1 fluctuation stop flag 203m is turned off. 1 Set the variable stop command (S2414), and end this process. The special figure 1 fluctuation stop flag 203m is set to on when the special figure 2 is a big hit at the end of the fluctuation of the special figure 2. As a result, when the jackpot game of Special Figure 2 is started, the fluctuation of Special Figure 1 that is changing at the same time can be stopped.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the special figure 1 fluctuation stop flag is not on (S2401: No), the special figure 1 fluctuation time counter 203o is subtracted and updated (S2402), and it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time has ended. (S2403). Whether or not the fluctuation time has ended is determined by whether or not the value of the special figure 1 fluctuation time counter 203o is 0, and when the value of the special figure 1 fluctuation time counter 203o is 0, the fluctuation time has ended. judge.

If it is determined in the process of S2403 that the fluctuation time has not ended (S2403: No), this process ends as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has ended (S2403: Yes), it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag 203k is on for the special figure 1 (S2404). When it is determined that the jackpot flag 203k is on for the special figure 1 (S2404: Yes), the special figure 2 fluctuation stop flag 203n is set to on (S2405), and the special figure 2 fluctuation stop flag 203n is turned on. The special figure 2 fluctuation stop command is set (S2406), and the start of the jackpot is set (S2407).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot flag 203k is not on with respect to the special figure 1 (S2404: No), it is determined whether or not the time saving medium counter 203h is larger than 0 (S2408), and the time saving medium counter 203h is 0. If it is larger (S2408: Yes), the time saving / medium counter 203h is subtracted by 1 (S2409), and if the time saving / medium counter 203h is 0 (S2408: No), the processing of S2409 is skipped and the process proceeds to S2410. ..

When the processing of S2407, S2408 or S2409 is completed, the special figure 1 confirmation command is set (S2410), the fluctuation stop of the special symbol 1 of the first symbol display device 37 is executed (S2411), and the time saving / medium counter 203h is reset. (S2412), this process is terminated.

Next, the special symbol 2 variation start process 2 (S2006) will be described with reference to FIG. 41. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the special symbol 2 variation start process 2 (S2006). This special symbol 2 variation start process 2 (S2006) is executed in the special symbol variation process 2 (see FIG. 36), and the variation of the special symbol 2 is based on the value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 203e (N2). It is a process for controlling to start.

In the special symbol 2 fluctuation start processing 2, first, the value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball counter 203e (N2) is acquired (S2501), and the value of the acquired special symbol 2 reserved ball counter 203e (N2) is from 0. It is determined whether or not it is large (S2502). If the value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 203e (N2) is 0 (S2502: No), this process ends as it is. On the other hand, when the value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 203e (N2) is larger than 0 (S2502: Yes), the process of starting the fluctuation of the special symbol 2 is executed (S2503 to S2506).

Specifically, the value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 203e (N2) is subtracted by 1 (S2503), and the data in the special symbol 2 reserved ball number storage area 203b is shifted (S2504). In the process of S2104, the data stored in the hold 1st area to the hold 4th area of the special symbol 2 hold ball storage area 203b is sequentially shifted to the execution area side. More specifically, within each area, such as hold 1st area → execution area, hold 2nd area → hold 1st area, hold 3rd area → hold 2nd area, hold 4th area → hold 3rd area, and so on. Shift the data. Next, the special symbol 2 jackpot determination process is executed (S2505), the special symbol 2 variation pattern selection process is executed (S2506), and this process is terminated.

Here, the special symbol 2 jackpot determination process (S2505) will be described with reference to FIG. 42. FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing this special symbol 2 jackpot determination process (S2505). This special symbol 2 jackpot determination process (S2505) is executed in the special symbol 2 fluctuation start process 2 (see FIG. 41), and the special symbol 2 is drawn based on the data of the special symbol 2 reserved ball execution area 203b. , It is a process for setting according to the result.

In the special symbol 2 jackpot determination process, first, the data of the special symbol 2 reserved ball execution area 203b is acquired (S2601). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability is changing (S2602), and if it is determined that the probability is changing (S2602: Yes), the lottery result is acquired based on the special symbol jackpot random number table 202a for high probability. If it is determined that the probability is not changing (S2602: No), the lottery result is acquired based on the special symbol jackpot random number table 202a for low probability (S2604). Here, whether or not the probabilistic change is in progress is determined by whether or not the probabilistic change counter 203g is larger than 0, and if the probabilistic change counter 203g is larger than 0, it is determined that the probabilistic change counter 203g is in the process of probabilistic change. If it is 0, it is determined that the probability change is not in progress.

After the processing of S2603 or S2604, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag 203k is on (S2605). The jackpot flag 203k is turned on when either the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 is determined to be a jackpot. Here, if the special symbol 1 whose fluctuation is executed at the same time is a jackpot, the jackpot flag 203k is turned on, so the special symbol 1 is a jackpot before setting the jackpot of the special symbol 2. It can be determined whether or not there is.

When it is determined in the process of S2605 that the jackpot flag 203k is on (S2605: Yes), the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol 2 is set in the first symbol display device 37 (S2610). Here, since the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol 2 is set when the jackpot flag 203k is on, it is possible to prevent a jackpot from occurring at the same time as the special symbol 1 whose fluctuation is being executed at the same time.

On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of S2605 that the jackpot flag 203k is not on (S2605: No), it is determined whether or not the lottery result is a jackpot (S2606), and when it is determined to be a jackpot (S2606). S2606: Yes), the jackpot for the special symbol 2 is set (S2607 to S2609), and when it is determined that the special symbol is not a jackpot (S2606: No), the missed symbol of the special symbol 2 is set in the first symbol display device 37. (S2610).

In setting the jackpot for the special symbol 2 (S2607 to S2609), the jackpot flag 203k is set on for the special symbol 2 (S2607), the lottery result of the special symbol 2 is set as the jackpot (S2608), and the acquisition is performed. Based on the value of the first hit type counter C2, the jackpot symbol of the special symbol 2 to be displayed on the first symbol display device is set (S2609). More specifically, the value of the first hit type counter C2 acquired in the process of S2601 is compared with the random number value stored in the first hit type selection table 202b, and the jackpot of the special symbol (big hit D, jackpot). Of E, jackpot H, jackpot I), it is determined what the jackpot type is. As described above, if the value of the first hit type counter C2 is in the range of "0 to 49" in the normal time when neither the probability change nor the time reduction is performed, it is determined that the jackpot is D (15R probability variation jackpot) and "50 to 99". If it is in the range of ", it is judged that it is a jackpot E (15R normal jackpot), and if the value of the first hit type counter C2 is in the range of" 0-49 "in the case of probabilistic change or time reduction, it is a jackpot. It is determined that it is H (15R probability variation jackpot), and if it is in the range of "50 to 99", it is determined that it is jackpot I (15R normal jackpot) (see FIG. 35 (a)). When the processing of S2609 or S2610 is completed, this processing is completed.

Next, the special symbol 2 variation pattern selection process (S2506) will be described with reference to FIG. 43. FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing this special symbol 2 variation pattern selection process (S2506). This special symbol 2 variation pattern selection process (S2506) is executed in the special symbol 2 variation start process (see FIG. 41), and is a process for setting the variation pattern based on the lottery result of the special symbol 2.

In the special symbol 2 variation pattern selection process, first, it is determined whether or not the lottery result of the special symbol 2 is a big hit (S2701). When it is determined that the lottery result of the special symbol 2 is a big hit (S2701: Yes), a special hit fluctuation pattern table according to the game state is set (S2702), and the big hit type table is selected based on the big hit type. (S2703). on the other hand,. When it is determined that the lottery result of the special symbol 2 is not a big hit (S2701: No), a special deviation variation pattern table according to the gaming state is set (S2304).

When the processing of S2703 or S2704 is completed, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the value of the fluctuation type counter (S2705), and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern command is generated based on the selected fluctuation pattern (S2706) and selected. Based on the fluctuation pattern, a counter value is set in the fluctuation time counter 203p in FIG. 2 (S2707), and this process ends. The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern command generated in the process of S2706 is stored in the ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and is the external output process (S1201) of the main process (see FIG. 24) executed by the MPU 201. Inside, it is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. Upon receiving the special figure 2 variation pattern command, the voice lamp control device 113 transmits the display variation pattern command to the display control device 114 (see S1904 in FIG. 31). The display control device 114 displays the variation effect on the third symbol display device 81 based on the received display variation pattern command.

Next, the special symbol 2 fluctuation stop processing (S2007) will be described with reference to FIG. 44. FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing this special symbol 2 fluctuation stop processing (S2007). This special symbol 2 fluctuation stop process (S2007) is executed in the special symbol variation process 2 (see FIG. 36), and is a process for controlling to stop the fluctuation of the special symbol 2.

In the special symbol 2 fluctuation stop processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special symbol 2 fluctuation stop flag 203n is on (S2801). When it is determined that the special figure 2 fluctuation stop flag 203n is on (S2801: Yes), the special figure 2 fluctuation stop flag 203n is turned off (S2813), and the special figure 2 fluctuation stop flag 203n is turned off. 2 Set the variable stop command (S2814), and end this process. The special figure 2 fluctuation stop flag 203n is set to on when the special figure 1 is a big hit at the end of the fluctuation of the special figure 1. As a result, when the jackpot game of Special Figure 1 is started, the fluctuation of Special Figure 2 that is changing at the same time can be stopped.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the special figure 2 fluctuation stop flag is not on (S2801: No), the special figure 2 fluctuation time counter 203p is subtracted and updated (S2802), and it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time has ended. (S2803). Whether or not the fluctuation time has ended is determined by whether or not the value of the special figure 2 fluctuation time counter 203p is 0, and when the value of the special figure 2 fluctuation time counter 203p is 0, the fluctuation time has ended. judge.

If it is determined in the process of S2803 that the fluctuation time has not ended (S2803: No), this process ends as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has ended (S2803: Yes), it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag 203k is on for the special figure 2 (S2804). When it is determined that the jackpot flag 203k is on for the special figure 2 (S2804: Yes), the special figure 1 fluctuation stop flag 203m is set to on (S2805), and the special figure 2 fluctuation stop command indicating on is set. Is set (S2806), and the start of the jackpot is set (S2807).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot flag 203k is not on with respect to the special figure 2 (S2804: No), it is determined whether or not the time saving medium counter 203h is larger than 0 (S2808), and the time saving medium counter 203h is 0. If it is larger (S2808: Yes), the time saving medium counter 203h is subtracted by 1 (S2809), and if the time saving medium counter 203h is 0 (S2808: No), the processing of S2809 is skipped and the process proceeds to S2810. ..

When the processing of S2807, S2808 or S2809 is completed, the special figure 1 confirmation command is set (S2810), the fluctuation stop of the special symbol 1 of the first symbol display device 37 is executed (S2811), and the time saving / medium counter 203h is reset. (S2812), this process is terminated.

Next, with reference to FIG. 45, the time saving / medium fluctuation processing (S2003) will be described. FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing this time saving / medium fluctuation processing (S2003). This time-saving medium fluctuation process (S2003) is executed in the special symbol variation processing 2 (see FIG. 36), and is a process for controlling to stop the fluctuation of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 during the time saving.

In each of the processes S202 to S203, S206 to S209, and S211 to S225 in the time-saving medium variation process, the same process as the above-described special symbol variation process (see FIG. 14) in the first embodiment is executed. Then, in the main process of the second embodiment, the processes of S226 to S227 are executed instead of the processes of S204 to S205 and S210 in the first embodiment.

Specifically, after acquiring the value (N1) of the special symbol 1 reserved ball counter 203d and the value (N2) of the special symbol 2 reserved ball counter 203e by the processing of S203 (S203), the number of special symbol 2 reserved balls It is determined whether or not the value (N2) of the counter 203e is larger than 0 (S226). When it is determined that the value (N2) of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter 203e is larger than 0 (S226: Yes), the processes S211 to S214 for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol 2 are executed (S211 to S214). ), End this process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the value (N2) of the special symbol 2 reserved ball counter 203e is 0 (S226: No), whether or not the value (N1) of the special symbol 1 reserved ball counter 203d is larger than 0. Is determined (S227). If it is determined that the value (N1) of the special symbol 1 reserved ball counter 203d is 0 (S227: No), this process is terminated as it is, and the value (N1) of the special symbol 1 reserved ball counter 203d is set. If it is determined to be greater than 0 (S227: Yes), the processes S206 to S209 for starting the variation of the special symbol 1 are executed (S206 to S209), and this process is terminated.

In the present embodiment, the normal game state is set as the simultaneous change and the probabilistic game state is set as the priority change. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probable change and the time saving may be set as the simultaneous change and the normal game state may be set as the priority change.

Further, the first embodiment and the second embodiment may be combined and configured to change three types of first special symbol priority, second special symbol priority, and simultaneous variation by lottery. For example, after a big hit and a small hit in two rounds, the second special symbol may be prioritized during simultaneous fluctuation, probability variation, and time reduction, and the first special symbol may be prioritized during normal times. Those to be prioritized may be appropriately designed.

Further, the present invention may be implemented in a pachinko machine or the like of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, once a jackpot is hit, a pachinko machine (commonly known as a two-time right item, a three-time right item) that raises the expected value of the jackpot until multiple times (for example, two or three times) a big hit state occurs. It may be carried out as). Further, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value on the condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area. Further, it may be carried out on a pachinko machine that has a winning device having a special area such as a V zone and is in a special gaming state on the condition that a ball is won in the special area. Further, in addition to the slot machine and the pachinko machine, it may be implemented as various game machines such as an ale-pachi, a sparrow ball, a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine.

As a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, it is equipped with a display device that displays a variable display of a sequence of symbols consisting of a plurality of symbols and then confirms the symbols, and does not have a handle for launching a ball. Things can be mentioned. In this case, after a predetermined amount of balls are thrown in based on a predetermined operation (button operation), the symbol variation is started, for example, due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop switch, or a predetermined amount. As time elapses, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a special game is generated that gives the player a predetermined game value on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of the stop is a so-called jackpot symbol, and the player is given a predetermined game value. Is for paying out a large amount of balls to the lower saucer. If such a game machine is used instead of a slot machine, only a ball can be treated as a game value in the game hall, which is a game value seen in the current game hall where pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed. It is possible to solve problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the locations where game machines are installed.

A pachinko machine may be a combination of some or all of the above-described embodiments.

Although the present invention has been described above based on the above-described embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is easy to make various modifications and improvements within a range that does not deviate from the gist of the present invention. It can be inferred.

Hereinafter, in addition to the gaming machine of the present invention, the concepts of various inventions included in the above-described embodiments will be shown.

<Characteristic A group> (Special figure priority change (the value of winning does not change))
The first information is acquired based on the first entry port where the game ball can enter, the second entry opening different from the first entry opening, and the entry into the first entry opening. The information acquisition means for acquiring the second information based on the ball entering the second entrance and the establishment of the lottery condition based on the first information or the second information acquired by the information acquisition means. A lottery means for executing a lottery as an opportunity, an information storage means capable of storing the first information and the second information acquired by the information acquisition means until the lottery conditions are satisfied, and the lottery. A display means that displays identification information indicating a lottery result by means, and a privilege game grant that grants a privilege game that is advantageous to the player when the identification information indicating a specific lottery result is displayed on the display means. In the game machine having the means, when the lottery result and the specific lottery result are drawn by the lottery means, the type of the privilege game is determined, and the lottery is based on the entry into the first entrance. In addition, the award game determining means for determining the award game, which is more advantageous to the player than the lottery based on the entry into the second entrance, and the normal game state based on the establishment of the predetermined conditions. The second entrance when the normal game state is set by the state setting means for setting either the special game state which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state and the state setting means. When the game ball is set to a state in which it is more difficult to enter the ball than the first entry port and is set to the special game state, the game ball is set to the second entry port from the first entry port. When the normal game state is set by the ball entry assisting means set to a state in which the ball is easy to enter and the state setting means, the first information stored in the information storage means is given priority. It is set to be drawn by the lottery means, and when the special gaming state is set, it has a priority setting means which gives priority to the second information and is set to be drawn by the lottery means. A game machine A1 characterized by being.

According to the game machine A1, the following effects are obtained. That is, when a lottery result is drawn with a specific lottery result by the lottery means, the type of the privilege game is determined by the privilege game determination means, and when the lottery is based on the entry into the first entrance, the second entry is made. The type of privileged game that is more advantageous to the player than in the case of a lottery based on entering the ball into the mouth is determined by the privileged game determining means. Based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, either the normal gaming state or the special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state is set by the state setting means. When the normal game state is set by the state setting means, the second ball entry port is set to a state in which the game ball is harder to enter than the first ball entry port by the ball entry assisting means, and the special game state is set. When set, the second entrance is set to a state in which the game ball is easier to enter than the first entrance by the ball entry assisting means. When the normal game state is set by the state setting means, the first information stored in the information storage means is set by the priority setting means so as to be preferentially drawn by the lottery means, and the special game state is set. If so, the second information is set by the priority setting means so that the second information is preferentially drawn by the lottery means. As a result, it is possible to change the information that is preferentially changed depending on the game state. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a fresh game. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to suppress a problem that the player gets tired of the game at an early stage.

In the game machine A1, the ball entry assisting means has a first state of guiding the game ball to the second entry port and a second state of making it difficult for the game ball to enter the second entry port. The gaming machine A2 is characterized by having a movable piece that is movable, and a variable means that changes the movable piece into the first state and the second state.

According to the game machine A2, in addition to the effect played by the game machine A1, the following effects are played. That is, in the ball entry assisting means, the game ball is guided to the second ball entry port by the movable piece that has moved to the first state. On the other hand, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second entrance due to the movable piece that has moved to the second state. The movable piece is changed into a first state and a second state by a variable means. Therefore, there is an effect that the player can be expected to be in a state where it is easy to enter the second ball entrance.

In the game machine A1 or A2, the special game state is set with a higher probability of being drawn with the specific lottery result by the lottery means than in the normal game state.

According to the game machine A3, in addition to the effect of the game machine A1 or A2, in the special game state, the probability of being drawn with a specific lottery result by the lottery means is set higher than in the normal game state. It has the effect of improving the interest in the game.

In any of the game machines A1 to A3, the privilege game is composed of a plurality of small privilege games, and as the type of the privilege game, the first privilege game and the small privilege game are less than the first privilege game. When at least the second privilege game is set and the special game state is set, the second privilege game is easily determined with respect to the second information. A game machine A4 characterized by being there.

According to the game machine A4, in addition to the effect played by any of the game machines A1 to A3, the following effects are played. That is, the privilege game is composed of a plurality of small privilege games. As a type of award game, at least a first award game and a second award game in which there are fewer small award games than the first award game are set. When the special game state is set, the second privilege game is easily determined for the second information. As a result, the player can be expected to be drawn by the first information. Therefore, there is an effect that the interest of the game can be improved.

<Characteristic B group> (Special figure priority change (the winning value also changes with the priority change))
The first information is acquired based on the first entry port in which the game ball can enter, the second entry opening different from the first entry opening, and the entry into the first entry opening. The information acquisition means for acquiring the second information based on the entry into the second ball entrance, and the establishment of the lottery condition based on the first information or the second information acquired by the information acquisition means. A lottery means for executing a lottery as an opportunity, an information storage means capable of storing the first information and the second information acquired by the information acquisition means until the lottery conditions are satisfied, and the lottery. A display means that displays identification information indicating a lottery result by means, and a privilege game grant that grants a privilege game that is advantageous to the player when the identification information indicating a specific lottery result is displayed on the display means. In a gaming machine having means, a state setting means for setting either a normal game state or a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and a state thereof. When the normal game state is set by the setting means, the game ball is set to a state in which it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the second entry port than the first entry port, and the special game state is set. If so, the ball entry assisting means in which the game ball is set to be easier to enter into the second entry port than the first entry port, and the privilege game provided by the privilege game granting means. As a type, a type determining means for determining either a first privilege game or a second privilege game that is more advantageous to the player than the first privilege game, and in the case of the normal game state, the above. The second privilege game is easier to be determined by the type determination means than the first privilege game for the lottery for the first information than the lottery for the second information, and when it is in the special game state, the said For the lottery for the second information rather than the lottery for the first information, the determination variable means for making the second privilege game easier to be determined by the type determination means than the first privilege game, and the state setting means are usually used. When the game state is set, the first information stored in the information storage means is set to be preferentially drawn by the lottery means, and when the special game state is set. B1 is a gaming machine B1 having a priority setting means for setting the second information to be preferentially drawn by the lottery means.

According to the game machine B1, the following effects are obtained. That is, either the normal game state or the special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state is set by the state setting means based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and the normal game state is set by the state setting means. If the second ball entry port is set to a state in which it is more difficult for the game ball to enter than the first ball entry port by the ball entry assisting means, and the second ball entry port is set to the special game state, the second ball entry port is set. The mouth is set to a state in which the game ball is easier to enter than the first entrance by the ball entry assisting means. As the type of the privilege game given by the privilege game granting means, either the first privilege game or the second privilege game which is more advantageous to the player than the first privilege game is determined by the type determination means. .. In the normal game state, the variable determination means makes it easier for the type determination means to determine the second privilege game than the first privilege game for the lottery for the first information rather than the lottery for the second information. On the other hand, in the case of the special game state, it is easy for the determination variable means to determine the second privilege game rather than the first privilege game by the type determination means for the lottery for the second information rather than the lottery for the first information. Be crushed. When the normal game state is set by the state setting means, the priority setting means sets the first information stored in the information storage means so as to give priority to the lottery by the lottery means. Further, when the special game state is set by the state setting means, the priority setting means sets the second information so as to give priority to the lottery by the lottery means. As a result, it is possible to change the information that is preferentially changed depending on the game state. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a fresh game. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to suppress a problem that the player gets tired of the game at an early stage.

In the game machine B1, the ball entry assisting means has a first state of guiding the game ball to the second entry port and a second state of making it difficult for the game ball to enter the second entry port. The gaming machine B2 is characterized by having a movable piece that is movable, and a variable means that changes the movable piece into the first state and the second state.

According to the game machine B2, in addition to the effect played by the game machine B1, the following effects are played. That is, in the ball entry assisting means, the game ball is guided to the second ball entry port by the movable piece that has moved to the first state. On the other hand, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second entrance due to the movable piece that has moved to the second state. The movable piece is changed into a first state and a second state by a variable means. Therefore, there is an effect that the player can be expected to be in a state where it is easy to enter the second ball entrance.

In the game machine B1 or B2, the special game state is set with a higher probability of being drawn with the specific lottery result by the lottery means than in the normal game state.

According to the game machine B3, in addition to the effect of the game machine B1 or B2, in the special game state, the probability of being drawn with a specific lottery result by the lottery means is set higher than in the normal game state. It has the effect of improving the interest in the game.

In any of the game machines B1 to B3, the privilege game is composed of a plurality of small privilege games, and as a type of the privilege game, the small privilege game is composed less than the first privilege game and the first privilege game. When at least the second privilege game is set and the normal game state is set, the first privilege is easily determined with respect to the first information, and the special game state is set. When set, the game machine B4 is characterized in that the first privilege game is easily determined with respect to the second information.

According to the game machine B4, in addition to the effect played by any of the game machines B1 to B3, the following effects are played. That is, the privilege game is composed of a plurality of small privilege games. As the types of privilege games, at least a first privilege game and a second privilege game in which there are fewer small privilege games than the first privilege game are set. When the special game state is set, the second privilege game is easily determined for the second information. Therefore, there is an effect that the player's interest in the game can be improved.

<Characteristic C group> (Switching between simultaneous fluctuation state and priority fluctuation)
The first information is acquired based on the first entry port in which the game ball can enter, the second entry opening different from the first entry opening, and the entry into the first entry opening. The information acquisition means for acquiring the second information based on the entry into the second ball entrance, and the establishment of the lottery condition based on the first information or the second information acquired by the information acquisition means. A lottery means for executing a lottery as an opportunity, an information storage means capable of storing the first information and the second information acquired by the information acquisition means until the lottery conditions are satisfied, and the lottery. A display means that displays identification information indicating a lottery result by means, and a privilege game grant that grants a privilege game that is advantageous to the player when the identification information indicating a specific lottery result is displayed on the display means. In the gaming machine having the means, the identification information indicating the lottery result based on the first information by the lottery means and the identification information indicating the lottery result based on the second information are dynamically displayed on the display means, respectively. A state setting means for setting either a first game state or a second game state different from the first game state based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and a dynamic display means capable of causing the player, and a state thereof. Based on the fact that the first game state is set by the setting means, the simultaneous lottery state in which the lottery conditions of the first information and the second information are simultaneously satisfied is set, and the second game state is set. Based on the above, it has a lottery state setting means for setting a priority lottery state in which one of the first information and the second information preferentially satisfies the lottery condition. A game machine C1 characterized by.

According to the game machine C1, the following effects are obtained. That is, the identification information indicating the lottery result based on the first information by the lottery means and the identification information indicating the lottery result based on the second information are dynamically displayed on the display means by the dynamic display means. Based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, either the first gaming state or the second gaming state different from the first gaming state is set by the state setting means. Based on the fact that the first game state is set by the state setting means, the simultaneous lottery state in which the lottery conditions for the first information and the second information are simultaneously satisfied is set by the lottery state setting means, and the second state is set. Based on this, the lottery state setting means sets the priority lottery state in which either one of the first information and the second information is preferentially established. As a result, the player can provide a fresh game by changing the period in which the game is efficiently executed and the period in which one of the changes is preferentially performed by changing the game at the same time. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to suppress a problem that the player gets tired of the game at an early stage.

In the game machine C1, when the second game state is set by the state setting means, the game ball is set to be easier to enter into the second entry port than the first entry port. A game machine C2 characterized by having a ball assisting means.

According to the game machine C2, in addition to the effect of the game machine C1, when the second game state is set by the state setting means, the second ball entry port is more than the first ball entry port by the ball entry assisting means. Since the game ball is set in a state in which it is easy to enter the ball, there is an effect that the player can expect a state in which it is easy to win a prize in the second entrance.

In the game machine C2, when the second game state is set by the state setting means, the lottery state setting means sets the priority lottery state so as to give priority to the lottery condition of the second information. A game machine C3 characterized by being set.

According to the game machine C3, in addition to the effect played by the game machine C2, when the second game state is set by the state setting means, the lottery state is set so as to give priority to the lottery condition of the second information. Since the priority lottery state is set by the means, there is an effect that a novel game can be provided to the player.

In any of the game machines C1 to C3, the second gaming state is configured to give a privilege more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state, and the state setting means is the lottery means. The gaming machine C4 is characterized in that one of the first gaming state and the second gaming state is determined based on the lottery that is the result of the specific lottery.

According to the game machine C4, in addition to the effect played by any of the game machines C1 to C3, the following effects are played. That is, in the second gaming state, a privilege that is more advantageous to the player than in the first gaming state is given. Based on the fact that the lottery means has drawn a specific lottery result, either the first gaming state or the second gaming state is determined by the state setting means. As a result, it can be expected that the player is set to the second gaming state. Therefore, there is an effect that the interest of the player can be improved.

The game machine C4 has a dynamic display time determining means for determining a time for dynamically displaying the identification information on the display means from a plurality of times, and the dynamic display determining means is set by the second gaming state. In this case, the gaming machine C5 is characterized in that it is easier to determine a long dynamic display time as the dynamic display of the identification information by using the lottery result for the second information as the dynamic display of the identification information, as compared with the first gaming state.

According to the game machine C5, in addition to the effect played by the game machine C4, the following effects are played. That is, the time for dynamically displaying the identification information on the display means is determined from a plurality of times by the dynamic display determination means. Further, when the second game state is set, the dynamic display time is longer as the time for dynamically displaying the identification information indicating the lottery result for the second information than when the first game state is set. It is easy to determine by the target display time determining means. As a result, the player can perform a more advantageous game. Therefore, there is an effect that the interest of the player can be improved.

Each of the gaming machines is a gaming machine Z1 characterized by being a pachinko gaming machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and the ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in a predetermined position in the game area. As a prerequisite for winning a prize (or passing through a winning opening), the identification information dynamically displayed by the display means may be fixedly stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner to enable a ball to be won, and is valuable according to the number of winnings. Some of them are given value (including not only prize balls but also data written on a magnetic card).

The game machine Z2, wherein each of the game machines is a slot machine. Among them, as a basic configuration of a slot machine, "a variable display means for dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information and then confirming and displaying the identification information is provided for operating a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to this, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and at the time of the stop. It is a gaming machine provided with a special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player, provided that the definite identification information of the above is the specific identification information. In this case, coins, medals, and the like are typical examples of the game medium.

The gaming machine Z3 is characterized in that each of the gaming machines is a fusion of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, as a basic configuration of the fused gaming machine, "a variable display means for dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information and then confirming the identification information is provided, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The variation of the identification information is started due to the operation of, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. A special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player is provided on the condition that the definite identification information at the time of stopping is the specific identification information, the ball is used as the game medium, and the identification information is described. A game machine that requires a predetermined number of balls to start the dynamic display of the game, and is configured to pay out a large number of balls when a special game state occurs. "
<Others>
A game machine such as a pachinko machine is provided with a plurality of entrances, and a hit / fail judgment is made based on the winning of the game ball to the entrance, and after the symbols and the like are displayed in a variable manner, the judgment result is displayed. The indicated symbols and the like are stopped and displayed. If a prize is won during the execution of the variable display, the winning information and the like used for determining the winning or failing are stored in the holding area up to the maximum number. When the fluctuation display is stopped, the next fluctuation display is started based on the highest priority information such as the winning information in the holding area. The high priority is determined by the type of winning slot and the winning order, and among the winning slots of the same type, the priority is given in the order of winning. The winning information, etc. in the holding area is moved to the execution area, etc. when the fluctuation based on the winning information, etc. is started.
As described above, in a game machine having a plurality of entrances, by predetermining the order in which the fluctuation display is started, the game machine capable of making it easy for the player to understand the order in which the fluctuation is started. It has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-188368).
However, the variable display is a monotonous one in which the variable display is started in an order based on a predetermined priority, and there is a problem that the player's interest cannot be enhanced.
This technical idea is made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a game machine capable of enhancing the interest of the player.
<Means>
In order to achieve this purpose, the gaming machine of the technical idea 1 includes a first entry port in which a game ball can enter, a second entry port different from the first entry opening, and the first entry slot. An information acquisition means that acquires the first information based on the ball entering the mouth and acquires the second information based on the ball entering the second ball entrance, and the information acquisition means acquired by the information acquisition means. A lottery means for executing a lottery when a lottery condition is satisfied based on the first information or the second information, and the first information and the first information acquired by the information acquisition means until the lottery condition is satisfied. When the information storage means that can store the second information, the display means that displays the identification information indicating the lottery result by the lottery means, and the identification information that shows the specific lottery result are displayed on the display means. In addition, it has a privilege game granting means for granting a privilege game that is advantageous to the player, and based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, a normal game state and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. When the normal game state is set by the state setting means for setting either of the above and the state setting means, it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the second entry port than the first entry port. When the state is set and the special game state is set, the ball entry assisting means is set so that the game ball can easily enter the second entry port than the first entry port. As the type of the privilege game given by the privilege game granting means, a type determining means for determining either the first privilege game or the second privilege game which is more advantageous to the player than the first privilege game. In the case of the normal game state, the second privilege game is more likely to be determined by the type determination means than the lottery for the first information than the lottery for the second information. However, in the case of the special gaming state, the second privilege game is determined by the type determining means rather than the lottery for the first information and the lottery for the second information than the first privilege game. When the normal game state is set by the determination variable means for facilitating and the state setting means, the first information stored in the information storage means is set to be prioritized and drawn by the lottery means. However, when the special gaming state is set, it has a priority setting means that gives priority to the second information and sets the lottery by the lottery means.
In the game machine of the technical idea 2, the ball entry assisting means makes it difficult for the game ball to enter the first state and the second ball entry port for guiding the game ball to the second ball entry port. It has a movable piece that can be moved to the second state, and a variable means that changes the movable piece into the first state and the second state.
<Effect>
According to the gaming machine described in Technical Thought 1, either a normal gaming state or a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state is set by the state setting means based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. When the normal game state is set by the state setting means, the second ball entry port is set to a state in which the game ball is harder to enter than the first ball entry port by the ball entry assisting means, and is set to the special game state. If this is the case, the second entry port is set to a state in which the game ball is easier to enter than the first entry port by the entry assisting means. As the type of the privilege game given by the privilege game granting means, either the first privilege game or the second privilege game which is more advantageous to the player than the first privilege game is determined by the type determination means. .. In the normal game state, the variable determination means makes it easier for the type determination means to determine the second privilege game than the first privilege game for the lottery for the first information rather than the lottery for the second information. On the other hand, in the case of the special game state, it is easy for the determination variable means to determine the second privilege game rather than the first privilege game by the type determination means for the lottery for the second information rather than the lottery for the first information. Be crushed. When the normal game state is set by the state setting means, the priority setting means sets the first information stored in the information storage means so as to give priority to the lottery by the lottery means. Further, when the special game state is set by the state setting means, the priority setting means sets the second information so as to give priority to the lottery by the lottery means.
As a result, it is possible to change the information that is preferentially changed depending on the game state. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a fresh game. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to suppress a problem that the player gets tired of the game at an early stage.
According to the gaming machine described in Technical Thought 2, the following effects are exhibited in addition to the effects of the gaming machine described in Technical Thought 1. That is, in the ball entry assisting means, the game ball is guided to the second ball entry port by the movable piece that has moved to the first state. On the other hand, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second entrance due to the movable piece that has moved to the second state. The movable piece is changed into a first state and a second state by a variable means. Therefore, there is an effect that the player can be expected to be in a state where it is easy to enter the second ball entrance.

10 Pachinko machine (game machine)
64a 1st ball entry means 64b 2nd ball entry means 81 3rd symbol display device (display means)
203 RAM (information storage means)
S105 Information acquisition means S204 Priority setting means S402 Part of discriminating means S403 Part of privilege game determination means

Claims (2)

A first ball entry means on which a game ball can enter, a second ball entry means different from the first ball entry means, and
An information acquisition means that acquires first information based on entering the first ball entry means and acquires second information based on entering the second entry means.
A discrimination means that executes the first determination based on the first information acquired by the information acquisition means and executes the second determination based on the second information.
An information storage means capable of storing the first information and the second information acquired by the information acquisition means, respectively.
A display means for displaying identification information for showing the discrimination result by the discrimination means, and a display means for displaying the identification information.
In a gaming machine having a privilege game execution means for executing a privilege game that is advantageous to the player when the identification information for indicating a specific determination result is displayed on the display means.
A state setting means for setting either a normal game state or a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state based on the establishment of a predetermined condition.
When the normal game state is set by the state setting means, the game ball is set to a state in which it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the second ball entry means than the first ball entry means, and the special game state is set. If so, the ball entry assisting means in which the game ball is set to be easier to enter into the second ball entry means than the first ball entry means, and
When the normal gaming state is set by the state setting means, the first information stored in the information storage means is set so as to be discriminated by the discriminating means rather than the second information. When the special gaming state is set by the state setting means, it has a setting means for setting the second information to be discriminated by the discriminating means rather than the first information.
The game machine
When the normal game state is set, the game in which the first determination is executed is more likely to be advantageous to the player than the game in which the second determination is executed, and the special game state is set. In this case, the game in which the second determination is executed is more likely to be advantageous to the player than the game in which the first determination is executed.
When the normal gaming state is set, the first notification mode for indicating that the ball is entered into the first ball-entry means to execute the first determination rather than the second determination is provided. When it is feasible and the special gaming state is set, it indicates that the ball is entered into the second ball entry means and the second determination is prioritized over the first determination. der viable ones a second notification manner for is,
When the normal gaming state is set and the number of the first information stored in the information storage means is equal to or less than the first number, the first special notification mode is executed, and the special gaming state is executed. Is set, and when the number of the second information stored in the information storage means is less than or equal to the second number less than the first number, the second special notification mode can be executed. A game machine characterized by being possible . The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display means is composed of a liquid crystal display.

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