JP7015035B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and can be particularly applied to a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

Some conventional gaming machines are equipped with an input device capable of receiving input as the game production progresses. Such an input device is often provided below the front frame of the gaming machine in consideration of ease of operation by the player. For example, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, an operating member having two gaming switches is provided integrally with the upper storage tray below the front frame (Patent Document 1; see FIG. 5).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-10720

However, since such an input device is directly operated by the player, a large physical load may be applied depending on the configuration of the input device. For example, in an input device of a type in which a player operates a switch while holding a rod-shaped lever, a large force can be input to the input device in the front-rear direction or the left-right direction. Further, in an input device of a type in which a switch is operated so as to press with the palm of the hand, a large force can be input toward the lower side of the input device. Therefore, if an input device that can be physically loaded is provided integrally with the upper storage plate, the upper storage plate and its peripheral members may be damaged (Patent Document 1; see FIG. 6). In particular, when the upper storage dish or the like is integrally formed of acrylic resin or the like, the possibility of damage increases.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing damage.

The gaming machine of the first invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is
A rod-shaped member provided with an input means capable of input by a player, and an effect unit having a first metal frame that can be attached to a predetermined mounting portion.
A front frame provided on the front side of the gaming machine and having a second metal frame capable of supporting the effect unit in a state where the effect unit is mounted, and a front frame.
A main body frame provided on the rear side of the gaming machine with respect to the front frame,
A reinforcing member provided below the second metal frame and connected to the second metal frame is provided.
The production unit is
The main body is fixed to the front frame by screw fastening the first metal frame and the second metal frame , and the reinforcing member is screwed to the main body frame without being connected to the front frame. Also fixed to the frame,
The rod-shaped member is
A grip portion gripped by a player and the input means are provided on one end side of the rod-shaped member protruding upward from the effect unit, and the input means is provided at the upper end portion of the rod-shaped member, and the second metal frame is provided. The other end of the rod-shaped member is fixed to the first metal frame in a state where the other end of the rod-shaped member is inserted into the insertion hole formed in the rod-shaped member.
It is characterized by that.

According to such a gaming machine, the effect unit has a first metal frame that can be attached to a predetermined attachment portion. Further, the front frame provided on the front side of the gaming machine has a second metal frame capable of supporting the effect unit. Then, the effect unit is fixed to the front frame by screwing the first metal frame and the second metal frame. As a result, even if a large physical load is applied to the effect unit, the load can be transmitted to the second metal frame via the first metal frame. Therefore, for example, even if a large force is input to the effect unit by an operation by a player or the like, such force can be released to the front frame via the first metal frame and the second metal frame.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to suppress damage to the gaming machine.

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a back view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board of the Example of this invention. It is an enlarged view of the main display shown in FIG. 3, and is the figure which shows the display which the gaming machine includes. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the effect button device and its peripheral part provided in the gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the effect button device and the peripheral part thereof. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the effect button device and the peripheral part thereof. It is sectional drawing of the effect button device or the like by the IX-IX line shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the effect button device shown in FIG. (A) is an explanatory view of the mounting portion of the effect button device shown in FIG. 7, and (B) is a cross-sectional view of the mounting portion by the XI-B-XI-B line shown in FIG. 10 (A). .. (A) is an explanatory diagram of the effect button unit excluding the main frame and the sub frame, (B) is an explanatory diagram of the main frame, and (C) is an explanatory diagram of the sub frame. (A) is an explanatory diagram of the handle, (B) is an explanatory diagram of the upper case of the effect button unit, and (C) is an explanatory diagram of the lower case of the effect button unit. It is a figure which shows the example of the assembly process of the effect button device. It is a table showing the correspondence between the type of winning and the opening pattern of the big winning opening. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (A) is a big hit judgment table, (B) is a big hit type judgment table, (C) is a reach judgment table, (D) is a normal symbol hit judgment table, and (E) is a normal symbol variation. It is a pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a normal figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol hit / miss determination process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of a process during a normal symbol change. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of ordinary electric accessory processing. It is a flowchart of a special figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. Special Figure 2 It is a flowchart of a hit / fail determination process. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 2 It is a flowchart of a random number shift process. Special Figure 1 It is a flowchart of a hit / fail determination process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 1 It is a flowchart of a random number shift process. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the reserved ball number processing. It is a flowchart of a power-off monitoring process. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of a receive interrupt process. It is a flowchart of 2ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of a button notice effect processing. It is a table which shows a button notice production decision table. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect button apparatus by another aspect 1 of an Example. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect button apparatus by another aspect 2 of an Example. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect button apparatus by another aspect 3 of an Example.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to examples. In the following, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed with the end of the variable display of the symbol, the pachinko gaming machine capable of executing the winning game that can give a predetermined amount of game profit (for example, a prize ball) to the player. , An example to which the present invention is applied will be described.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 50, and the gaming board 2 is a gaming machine frame. It is configured to be removable from 50. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the gaming board 2 is removed from the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51 having a decorative surface, a main body frame 52 for attaching a gaming board 2 and the like, and an outer frame 53 for attaching the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the island equipment in the hall. The front frame 51, the main body frame 52, and the outer frame 53 are pivotally supported on one side end side and are configured to be openable and closable, respectively. The front frame 51 and the main body frame 52 are made of metal.

Further, the front frame 51 can supply a launch handle 60 for launching a game ball with a firing intensity according to a player's operation amount (rotation angle), and a game ball that stores and stores the game ball to the launcher side. A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 and a surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply plate 61 are provided. Further, the front frame 51 includes a first effect button 63 and a second effect button 64 (collectively, these two effect buttons) that can be operated by the player during execution of a game effect executed as the game progresses. A frame lamp 66 for decoration, a speaker 67, and the like are also provided. The portion of the front frame 51 provided with the firing handle 60, the hitting ball supply plate 61, the surplus ball receiving plate 62, the first effect button 63, the second effect button 64, and the like is also referred to as a plate unit 55.

The effect button 63 and the like function as an input means that can be input by the player, and the effect button to be used can be used properly according to the type of the game effect. When the first effect button 63 or the second effect button 64 is operated during the execution of the game effect, a predetermined operation-corresponding effect is performed based on the operation. The configuration of the effect button 63 and the like is not limited to the embodiment of the present embodiment, and any input means can be input by the player, or the player can directly contact the button portion to input (for example). , Appearance type, touch sensor type, etc.), or non-contact type input means (photoelectric type, etc.) that detects that a part of the player's body is in close proximity and inputs. .. In this embodiment, the effect button 63 and the like, that is, the first effect button 63 and the second effect button 64 are provided on the plate unit 55 as the effect button device 160. In the effect button device 160, the lower portion thereof is fixed to a metal mounting plate 181 connected to the front frame 51. In FIG. 1, the lower part of the effect button device 160 is covered and hidden by a cover 56 or the like. The effect button device 160 will be described in detail later.

Further, the effect button device 160 is attached below the front frame 51 to substantially the center of the front frame 51 or the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the left-right direction. Therefore, in this embodiment, the surplus ball tray 62 is located on the side of the effect button device 160 (effect button unit 161). As a result, even if the effect button device 160 (effect button unit 161) is provided at the center of the front frame 51 in the left-right width direction, the surplus ball tray 62 avoids the effect button device 160 (effect button unit 161) and is on the same side. Since it is located in the direction, the surplus ball saucer 62 does not get in the way. In addition, it does not easily interfere with the player's game.

The game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 flows down, surrounded by a rail member 4. Further, the game board 2 is provided with a board surface lamp 5a for decoration. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails 16 for guiding the game ball are projected. Further, a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4, and it is possible to prevent the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side.

Further, an image display device 7 composed of a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with an effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as an “effect symbol display unit”) on which the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol, which will be described later. The effect symbol display area 7b is composed of, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, and the middle effect is displayed in the middle symbol display area. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right.

Further, each of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information) representing numbers from "1" to "9", for example. The left, middle, and right effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b are displayed on the first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as "first special symbol display unit") described later (see FIG. 4). The result of the variation display of the first special symbol and the result of the variation display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as "the second special symbol display unit") (that is, the judgment of whether or not the special symbol is correct). (Simply referred to as "win / fail judgment") is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. It should be noted that any of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the effect symbol may be simply referred to as "design" or "identification information".

For example, when the result of the special symbol hit / miss determination is a big hit, it is possible to stop and display the effect symbol with the same three-digit doublet (also referred to as “hit effect symbol”) such as “777”. In addition, in the case of a small hit, it is possible to stop and display the production symbol with a preset chance symbol such as "135" or a dedicated symbol such as "3 ★ 3" (also referred to as "small hit production symbol"). Is. In addition, in the case of deviation, at least one of the three symbols such as "637" and "373" may be stopped and displayed with a different random pattern (also referred to as "off effect symbol"). It is possible. As a result, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the stopped display of the effect symbol. That is, in general, the player does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b. See and grasp the effect symbol displayed in the symbol display area 7b. It is not necessary to separately provide the positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas, and the left, middle, and right effect symbol display areas may be used as the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). .. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode of scrolling display in the up / down, left / right, diagonal directions, and the like.

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying a game effect (effect symbol game effect) using the effect symbol as described above, a hit game effect executed in association with the hit game and a customer waiting Demonstration effects etc. are displayed. In addition, in the effect pattern game effect, the hit game effect, and the demo effect, in addition to the effect symbols such as numbers, the effect images other than the effect symbols such as the background image and the character image are displayed.

Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) for displaying the first effect hold 9a according to the number of storages of the first special figure hold, which will be described later, is displayed. There is a second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display unit) that displays the second effect hold 9b according to the number of storages of the second special figure hold described later. Depending on the display mode (number of displays) of the first effect hold or the second effect hold, the number of stored first special figure hold and the second special figure display displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 4) described later. The stored number of the second special figure hold displayed on the figure hold display 43b can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center decorative body 10 is provided near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7 so as to surround the effect symbol display area 7b. At the lower part of the center decorative body 10, a stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which the game ball can roll is provided. Further, a hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left portion of the center decoration body 10. The warp portion 12 is provided with a warp inlet and a warp outlet, and receives a game ball flowing down the game area 3 from the warp inlet, discharges the game ball from the warp outlet, and guides the game ball to the stage portion 11. The game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage portion 11 has a higher possibility than the game ball not guided to the stage portion 11, and can enter the first starting port 20 described later. Further, an illuminated member (board lamp 5a) such as a light emitting diode (hereinafter, also referred to as "LED") is provided on the upper portion of the center decoration body 10 and can be lit according to the game state, and predetermined characters, figures, etc. The decorative member 13 in the shape of is arranged.

Further, a movable decorative member 14 that can be operated along with the game effect is provided above the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13. The movable decorative member 14 of this embodiment is included in a movable decorative unit (not shown) provided above the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13. The movable decorative member 14 is configured to be able to move up and down on the front side (front side) of the display screen 7a by driving the electric drive source 14a. FIG. 3 shows a state (initial state) in which the movable decorative member 14 is not operating and is in the starting point position, and the movable decorative member 14 in the state is shown by a broken line. At this time, since the movable decorative member 14 is hidden behind the decorative member 13, the movable decorative member 14 cannot be seen by the player. Then, for example, the movable decorative member 14 falls (descends) and appears on the front surface of the display screen 7a with the execution of the game effect having a relatively high possibility of hitting, so that the movable decorative member 14 becomes visible. .. As a result, the player has a high expectation for hitting.

The movable decorative member 14 of the present embodiment is held in a state at the starting point position (initial state) by the holding mechanism, and the holding is released based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (holding release condition). The front side of the display screen 7a can be dropped to a predetermined end point position by its own weight (fall mechanism). Further, the dropped movable decorative member 14 is configured to be rotatable by a rotation mechanism at an end point position (fall position), and is also configured to be rotatable by an ascending mechanism from the end point position to the start point position. In this embodiment, the origin sensor 14b is provided at the starting point position of the movable decorative member 14.

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 provided with a non-variable first starting port 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change is provided. Based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, a random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the determination of whether or not the first special symbol is correct (first special symbol is correct or not). Judgment) is executed, and the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment.

Below the first starting port 20, a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as a “variable starting port”) is provided, which is provided with a variable second starting port 21 that changes the ease of entering the game ball. .. Based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21, a random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the determination of whether or not the second special symbol is correct (the second special symbol is determined). ) Is executed, the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment.

The variable winning device 22 includes a movable member 23, and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. By this opening / closing operation, the second starting port 21 can be changed from the first aspect (closed state) to the second aspect (open state) in which the possibility of entering the game ball is higher than that of the first aspect. be. The movable member 23 is driven by a second starting port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, the second starting port 21 is capable of entering the game ball only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and is unable to enter the game ball when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. .. The second starting port 21 is completely closed when the movable member 23 is closed, as long as it is more difficult for the game ball to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. It does not have to be something that makes it impossible to enter the ball.

On the right side of the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, a first big winning device 31 (also referred to as a “first variable ball entry opening”) provided with a first big winning opening 30 is provided. The first prize-winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32, and opens and closes the first prize-winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by the first large winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). The first large winning opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, the first variable entry port 31 is in a state in which the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state in which the game ball can enter (open state) due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 32. It can be changed to.

Further, in the game area 3, above the first large winning opening 30, and at the lower right of the center decorative body 10, the second large winning device 36 provided with the second large winning opening 35 (“second variable entry opening”). ") Is provided. The second special winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (blade member) 37, and opens and closes the second special winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by the second large winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). The second large winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state.

That is, the second variable entry port 36 has a state in which the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state in which the game ball can enter (open state) due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 37. It can be changed to. The second special winning device 36 is formed with a specific area 39 through which a game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 35 can pass. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the high probability state described later is generated based on the detection that at least one of the gaming balls that have entered the second major winning opening 35 has passed through the specific area 39. .. That is, the specific area 39 is a probabilistic operation port. Such a specific area 39 is not provided in the first large winning device 31.

A gate 28 (game ball passage port) through which a game ball can pass is provided in the right side area of the center decoration body 10 in the game area 3. Based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is opened. As the symbol hit / miss determination is executed, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol hit / fail judgment. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 21 is opened. Further, a plurality of general entry ports 27 are provided in the lower part of the game area 3.

The game area 3 in which various entrances and the like are arranged is divided into a left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side. Can be divided into. The method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called left-handed, and the method of launching the game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called right-handed. .. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game is started, a left-handed hit is aimed at entering the first starting port 20. On the other hand, when the game condition changes due to a hit in the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the first start opening 20, the gate 28, the second start opening 21, the first big winning opening 30, and the second are second. We will aim to enter the big winning opening 35. Then, when a game ball enters the first starting opening, the second starting opening, the first major winning opening, the second major winning opening, and the general entry opening, the respective entry openings are predetermined. A number of game balls (also called "prize balls") are paid out.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is arranged at the lower right of the game board 2. On the main display 40, the first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) for variable display and stop display of the first special symbol, and the second special symbol display for variable display and stop display of the second special symbol are displayed. A device 41b (second special symbol display unit) and a normal symbol display 42 (ordinary symbol display unit) for variable display and stop display of normal symbols are included. Further, the main display 40 has a first special symbol hold display 43a for displaying the number of stored numbers of the first special symbol hold determination information (first special symbol hold), and a second special symbol hold check information (first). Includes a second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored items of 2 special figure hold), and a normal figure hold indicator 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42. ing.

Further, the main display 40 has a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment or the second special symbol hit / miss judgment is a hit, and the first special symbol hit / miss judgment or the second special symbol hit / miss judgment. When the result is a hit, the round display 45 indicating the number of rounds of the winning game to be executed, the game state display 46 indicating that the probability fluctuation function is activated, and the launch direction of the game ball, that is, right-handed A launch direction indicator 47 is included to indicate whether the state should be left-handed or should be left-handed. Various indicators included in these main indicators 40 are displayed and controlled by a main control unit described later.

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed when the game ball enters the first starting port 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed when the game ball enters the second starting port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display unit 41. Further, the first special figure hold display 43a and the second special figure hold display 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold display unit 43.

In the special symbol display unit 41, the special symbol (identification information) is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, then stopped and displayed, and the ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 by the stopped displayed special symbol (stop symbol). The result of the lottery based on (special symbol winning / failing judgment, big hit lottery) is notified. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the judgment of whether or not the special symbol is correct. When the stop symbol is a predetermined specific special symbol (specific identification information) (that is, when it is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol), the open pattern corresponding to the type of the stop-displayed specific special symbol is used. A special game (big hit game, small hit game) that opens the 1st big winning opening 30 or the 2nd big winning opening 35 is performed. The opening pattern of the large winning openings (first large winning opening 30 and second large winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "i to p", and a special symbol corresponding to the result of the first special symbol hit / miss determination is displayed. indicate. For example, when the result of the first special symbol winning / failing determination is the first big hit (15R big hit), the three LEDs of "ijn" are turned on and the rest are turned off. When the second big hit (2R big hit) is reached, the four LEDs of "jnkl" are turned on and the rest are turned off. In the case of a small hit, the four LEDs of "mnop" are turned on and the rest are turned off. Further, in the case of disconnection, the two LEDs of "lo" can be turned on and the rest can be turned off. Further, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "a to h", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol hit / miss determination. Similar to the first special symbol display 41b, the stop display mode is defined as a different display mode depending on the result of the second special symbol hit / fail determination. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the variation display is, for example, the light repeatedly flows from left to right in a predetermined order. Each LED can be turned on as described above.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, various information such as a random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct (“acquired information”” is obtained based on the entry. (Also referred to as) is acquired, and the acquired various information is temporarily stored in the special figure holding storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball enters the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit (not shown) as the first special figure holding, and if it enters the second starting port 21, the ball enters the second starting port 21. It is stored in the second special figure holding storage unit (not shown) as the second special figure holding. An upper limit is set for the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit, and the upper limit value in each of the present embodiments is four. The first special figure holding storage unit and the second special figure holding storage unit are also referred to as "first acquired information storage means" and "second acquired information storage means", respectively, and are also generally referred to as "acquired information storage means".

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is digested when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the special symbol hold means to determine a random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not corresponding to the special symbol hold, and to execute a variable display of the special symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20 or the second starting opening 21 cannot be immediately executed at the time of the entry, that is, the variation of the special symbol. Even when the display is being executed or the special game is being executed, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not the special symbol is correct for the incoming ball, up to a predetermined number.

The number of special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Specifically, the first special figure holding display 43a is composed of two LEDs of "uv", and the first special drawing is controlled by displaying and controlling the LEDs according to the number of the first special drawing holding. It displays the number of holds. For example, when the number of holds is 0, the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as "u □ v □" (for example, □: off, ●: red on, ▲: green on), and the number of holds is 1. In the case of, the display mode can be such that the LED of "u" is turned off and the LED of "v" is turned on in red, such as "u □ v ●". Further, when the number of holdings is 2, the display mode can be such that the LED of "u" is turned on in red and the LED of "v" is turned off, such as "u ● v □". Further, when the number of holdings is 3, the display mode can be such that both LEDs are lit in red, such as "u ● v ●".

Further, when the number of holdings is 4 (upper limit number), both LEDs can be turned on in green as in "u ▲ v ▲" to set the display mode. Further, the second special figure hold indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs of "wx", and by controlling the display according to the number of the second special figure hold, the second special figure hold is held. It displays a number. For example, when the number of holds is 0, the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as "w □ x □" (for example, □: off, ●: red on, ▲: green on), and the number of holds is 1 to 1. No. 4 is also defined in the same manner as the first special figure holding indicator 43a.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28. In the normal symbol display 42, after displaying the normal symbol variable for a predetermined time, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, and the result of the normal symbol hit / fail determination based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is determined by the stopped display normal symbol (stop symbol). Notify. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by the judgment of whether or not the normal symbol is correct. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (hit normal symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting port 21 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of two LEDs of "st", and displays a normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol hit / miss judgment depending on the lighting mode thereof. Is. For example, when the determination result is a hit, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed when both LEDs are lit, such as "s ■ t ■" (for example, ■: lit, □: turned off). If the determination result is out of order, an out-of-order normal symbol in which only the LED of "t" is lit, such as "s □ t ■", is displayed. It should be noted that the off-normal symbol is not a specific ordinary symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is executed for a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on and off. be.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, various information (also referred to as “acquired information”) such as a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is correct is acquired based on the passage, and various acquired information is acquired. Is temporarily stored as a normal figure hold in the normal figure hold storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. An upper limit is set for the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure hold storage unit, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine a random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not corresponding to the normal symbol hold, and to execute a variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be executed immediately at the time of passage, that is, when the variation display of the normal symbol is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even so, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not a normal symbol is correct for the passage of a predetermined number up to a predetermined number.

The number of the normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit is displayed on the normal figure hold display 44. Specifically, the normal figure hold display 44 is composed of two LEDs of "qr", and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs according to the number of normal figure hold. be. For example, when the number of holds is 0, the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as "q □ r □" (for example, □: off, ●: red on, ▲: green on), and the number of holds is 1. In the case of, the display mode can be such that the LED of "q" is turned off and the LED of "r" is turned on in red, such as "q □ r ●". Further, the number of hold numbers 2 to 4 is also defined in the same manner as in the first special figure hold indicator 43a.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 5. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a main control board 80 (also referred to as a “main control unit”, which controls game progress and game profits, such as a special symbol winning / failing determination, a normal symbol winning / failing determination, and a transition of a game state, and is a “game”. (Also referred to as "control unit"), sub-control board 90 (also referred to as "sub-control unit" and also referred to as "effect control unit") that controls the effect to be executed as the game progresses, and controls related to the payout of the game ball. The payout control board 110 (also referred to as a "payout control unit"), the effect symbol 8 displayed on the image display device 7, the pattern displayed on the effect display 102, the effect first special figure hold display 103a, and the effect second. It is provided with an image control board 100 (image control unit) or the like that controls the display of the special figure holding display 103b or the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board storage case for storing the main control board 80 is provided in a substantially central portion on the rear surface side (back surface side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and above the main control board case. Is provided with a storage case for an image control board or the like that houses the voice control board 106, the lamp control board 107, and the image control board 100, and the sub control board that houses the sub control board 90 is stored on the storage case for the image control board or the like. A case is provided. Further, a payout control board case for accommodating the payout control board 110 is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power supply board case for accommodating the power supply board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

A game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data (information) to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 84 (I / O port unit). The input / output circuit 84 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. Further, the ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit (first special figure holding storage unit and second special figure holding storage unit) and the normal figure holding storage unit.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via the relay board 85. Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output to each solenoid from the main control board 80. Specifically, as the sensors, the first start port sensor 20a, the second start port sensor 21a, the gate sensor 28a, the first big winning opening sensor 30a, the second big winning opening sensor 35a, the specific area sensor 39a, and the general. The entry sensor 27a is connected. These various sensors are also referred to as "detection means".

The first start port sensor 20a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 20. The second starting port sensor 21a is provided in the second starting port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second starting port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first large winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second large winning opening 35, and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The general entry port sensor 27a is provided in each general entry port 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the general entry port 27.

Further, as the solenoids, the second starting port solenoid 24, the first special winning opening solenoid 33, and the second special winning opening solenoid 38 are connected. The second starting port solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22. The first prize-winning opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening / closing member 32 of the first prize-winning device 31. The second prize-winning port solenoid 38 is for driving the opening / closing member 37 of the second prize-winning device 36. The second starting port solenoid 24, the first winning opening solenoid 33, and the second winning opening solenoid 38 are collectively referred to as the second starting opening solenoid 24 and the like.

Further, on the main control board 80, a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol holding display 43a, a second special symbol holding display 43b, and a general drawing are used. A hold indicator 44, a round indicator 45, a game status indicator 46, a launch direction indicator 47, and a hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, the display control of these main indicators 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110, and also receives a signal from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 is stored in a payout device 120 for paying out prize balls and rental balls, a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and inserted in a prepaid card (game value storage medium), and the like. (A device that enables ball lending based on the information provided) is connected, and the launch device 112 is connected via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as a “launch control unit”). The launcher 112 includes a launch handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 110 is mounted with a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (also referred to as a “payout control microcomputer”) that controls payout of game balls of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling payout of game balls, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The payout control microcomputer 116 uses the payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. Drive to pay out prize balls and pay out rental balls. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for the counting. When the player operates the handle 60 of the launching device 112 (see FIG. 1), the touch switch 114 detects the player's contact with the firing handle 60, and the firing volume 115 is the firing handle 60. Detects the amount of rotation. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control board 90 is mounted with an effect control one-chip microcomputer 91 (“effect control microcomputer”) that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. .. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. Further, the ROM may be externally attached.

An image control board 100, a voice control board 106, and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 displays an image on the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (“image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The display control of the apparatus 7, the effect display 102, the effect 1 special figure hold display 103a, and the effect 2 hold display 103b is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for expanding image data. The ROM of the image control board 100 contains still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols, reserved symbols, etc.). And image data such as background images are stored. The CPU of the image control board 100 reads image data from the ROM based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

The effect display 102 is composed of two LEDs, performs variable display and stop display in accordance with the variable display and stop display of the effect symbol 8, and the effect symbol is turned on / off or a combination of colors of the two LEDs. Stop display is performed in the display mode showing the display result of 8 (result of the special symbol winning / failing determination). Further, the effect 1 special figure hold display 103a and the effect 2 hold display 103b are also composed of two LEDs. Then, depending on whether the two LEDs are turned on / off or a combination of colors, the effect 1st special figure hold indicator 103a is the hold number displayed in the 1st effect hold display area 9c and the 1st special figure hold indicator 43a. The display is controlled in a display mode indicating the same number of holds as the number of holds to be displayed. Further, the effect second special figure hold display 103b is displayed in a display mode showing the same number of holds as the number of holds displayed in the second effect hold display area 9d and the number of holds displayed by the second special figure hold display 43b. Be controlled. This may display the character symbol on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect symbol display unit), or operate the movable decorative member 14 to cover the effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol display unit) of the display screen 7a. By doing so, it is possible that a part or all of the effect symbol, the first effect hold display unit, or the second effect hold display unit cannot be visually recognized. Therefore, such a display is provided. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided in place of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may be made to execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, or the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU of the image control board 100 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the light emission pattern data (lighting / extinguishing, light emitting color, etc.) of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5a based on the command received from the main control board 80. , Also referred to as lamp data) is determined from the data stored in the ROM, and lighting control of each lamp (LED) such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5a is performed via the lamp control board 107. Each of these lamps and the effect control microcomputer 91 are connected via, for example, a general-purpose interface (for example, a (General Purpose Input / Output) interface). Each of these lamps continues to operate (lights, turns off, blinks, etc.) according to the latest operation data until the operation data is updated.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 drives an electric drive source 14a such as a motor or a solenoid connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on a command received from the main control board 80 to move the decoration. The member 14 is operated. These electric drive sources 14a and the effect control microcomputer 91 are also connected via, for example, a general-purpose interface (for example, a (General Purpose Input / Output) interface). The lamp control board 107 behaves with respect to the electric drive source 14a according to the command received from the effect control microcomputer 91 in the same manner as for each lamp such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5a.

As described above, the movable decorative member 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10 (behind the decorative member 13). The effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode (operation data for determining the rotation direction, rotation angle, stop, holding, etc. of the motor, excitation, non-excitation, etc. of the solenoid). Is determined from the data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, and the operation of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled by driving the electric drive source 14a based on the determined operation data.

The movable decorative member 14 is composed of a drive control board and an electric drive source 14a such as a motor or a solenoid connected to the drive control board and controlled. The operation of the movable decorative member 14 as described later is performed by the driving force generated by the motor. The motor is, for example, a stepping motor, and is configured to rotate the rotor in predetermined step units based on the input pulse signal. The pulse signal input to the motor is generated by the drive control board according to the above-mentioned operation data, for example. The motor continues to operate according to the latest operation data (clockwise rotation, counterclockwise rotation, holding, stop, etc.) until the operation data is updated.

Further, the electric drive source 71, the first button lamp 73, and the second button lamp 74 are also connected to the effect control microcomputer 91 via the lamp control board 107 and the relay board 108. These constitute an effect button device 160, which will be described later, and based on a command received from the main control board 80, the first button lamp 73 provided on the first effect button 63 may be illuminated or a second effect may be emitted. The second button lamp 74 provided on the button 64 is illuminated. The electrical drive source 71, the first button lamp 73 and the second button lamp 74, and the effect control microcomputer 91 are also connected via, for example, a general-purpose interface (for example, a (General Purpose Input / Output) interface). There is.

A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, lighting control of the lamp, operation control of the movable decorative member 14, and lighting control of the first button lamp 73 and the second button lamp 74 are executed on the CPU. You may let me. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data related to a light emission pattern or an operation pattern may be stored in the ROM. Further, the movable decorative member 14 is configured to include a plurality of decorative LEDs 14c (see FIG. 5), and the light emitting pattern data that determines the light emitting mode (lighting / extinguishing / blinking, light emitting color, etc.) of the decorative LED is also movable decoration. It is included in the operation pattern data of the member 14. Therefore, the operation of the movable decorative member 14 includes not only the vertical movement of the movable decorative member 14 but also the light emission (lighting / blinking, etc.) of the decorative LED 14c.

Further, an origin sensor 14b for detecting that the movable decorative member 14 is at the start point position (initial state), that is, at the origin is connected to the sub control board 90. The origin sensor 14b is included in the movable decorative unit described above, and as shown by the broken line in FIG. 3, when the movable decorative member 14 is at the starting point position behind the decorative member 13 (back side). It is provided so that its existence can be detected. When the movable decorative member 14 is in the starting point position, the signal (origin sensor signal) input from the origin sensor 14b to the sub control board 90 is turned ON, and when the movable decorative member 14 is not in the starting point position, the origin sensor signal is turned OFF. Become@--. The origin sensor 14b may be any sensor that can detect that a detection object is approaching without contact, and a photo sensor, a proximity sensor, or the like can be used.

Further, on the sub-control board 90, a first effect button detection switch 65a and a second effect button detection switch 65a for detecting that the first effect button 63 or the second effect button 64 (see FIG. 1) is operated (pushed, rotated, pulled, etc.) are performed. The effect button detection switch 65b is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63 or the second effect button 64, a signal is output from the corresponding effect button detection switch to the sub control board 90. The first effect button detection switch 65a and the second effect button detection switch 65b are collectively referred to simply as "effect button detection switch".

Here, the configuration of the effect button device 160 having the first effect button 63 and the second effect button 64 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 14. As shown in FIG. 6, the effect button device 160 is attached below the front frame 51 to substantially the center of the front frame 51 or the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the left-right direction. A mounting plate 181 is attached to the front frame 51, and the effect button device 160 is fixed to the front frame 51 by being attached to the mounting plate 181. The fixed structure and the like will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. Note that FIG. 6 shows a part of the front frame 51 including the gaming board 2 extracted, and the portion below the paper surface below the alternate long and short dash line in the figure is housed in the dish unit 55 and is not exposed to the outside. Note that "a part of the first effect button 160" is represented by a solid line for convenience.

As shown in FIG. 7, the effect button device 160 includes an effect button unit 161 and a metal main frame 164 and a subframe 165 to which the effect button unit 161 can be attached to the mounting plate 181. The effect button unit 161 mainly includes a case (upper case 162 and lower case 163), a first effect button 63 provided on the top 162a of the case, and two handles 168 provided so as to protrude from the top 162a. And, it is composed of. In this embodiment, the second effect button 64 is provided on the upper end portion 168a of the handle 168.

As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the case is formed in a hollow long cylindrical shape having an oval shape when viewed from either the top or bottom, and is formed by molding, for example, ABS resin or acrylic resin. In this embodiment, the case is composed of an upper case 162 and a lower case 163 that can be divided in the vertical direction, and the top 162a of the upper case 162 is shorter than the bottom 163a of the lower case 163. Is wide (wide). The vertical direction referred to here is synonymous with the vertical (height) direction of the game board 2 in a state where the effect button device 160 is attached to the front frame 51.

The upper case 162 is composed of a top portion 162a on which a first effect button 63 is provided or a handle 168 is projected, and a peripheral wall portion 162b connected to the top portion 162a. Holes 162c are formed in two places on the top portion 162a. The hole portion 162c is for penetrating the round bar-shaped handle 168, and its inner diameter is set to be slightly larger than the outer diameter of the handle 168. Therefore, the gap that can be formed between the outer circumference of the handle 168 and the inner circumference of the hole portion 162c is covered by the ring cover 169 provided on the outer circumference of the handle 168 so that it cannot be seen from the outside.

As for the peripheral wall portion 162b of the upper case 162, the peripheral wall portion 162b facing the player side (hereinafter, also referred to as “front side peripheral wall portion 162b”) is better in a state where the effect button device 160 is attached below the front frame 51. It is configured to have a longer vertical length than the peripheral wall portion 162b facing the game board side (hereinafter, also referred to as “rear surface side peripheral wall portion 162b”). Therefore, the peripheral wall portions 162b on both sides are connected by continuous inclined portions so as to rise from the front surface side to the rear surface side (to descend from the rear surface side to the front surface side).

Further, on the peripheral wall portion 162b of the upper case 162, convex portions 162d functioning as positioning bosses are formed at three positions. In this embodiment, for example, the convex portion 162d is formed at two locations on the peripheral wall portion 162b on the front surface side, and is formed at one location on the peripheral wall portion 162b on the rear surface side. The convex portion 162d on the front surface side may be positioned with respect to the subframe 165, and the convex portion 162d on the rear surface side may be positioned with respect to the main frame 164. These convex portions 162d are formed in a cylindrical shape in this embodiment. As long as it has a shape that can function as a positioning boss, it may have a prismatic shape or an elliptical pillar shape, for example.

Further, a notch 162e is formed in the peripheral wall portion 162b. The cutout portion 162e is for allowing the handle holder 167 of the main frame 164, which will be described later, to be inserted into the upper case 162, and is formed on both sides in the left-right direction. In this embodiment, the convex portions 162d are provided at two locations on the peripheral wall portion 162b on the front surface side and one location on the peripheral wall portion 162b on the rear surface side, respectively, but at least one location each on the front surface side and the rear surface side. It suffices if it is done. Further, the top 162a of the upper case 162 has a wider width in the lateral direction than the bottom 163a of the lower case 163. Therefore, the peripheral wall portion 162b on the front surface side is inclined toward the peripheral wall portion 162b on the rear surface side from the middle of hanging substantially vertically from the top portion 162a (see FIGS. 7 and 9). Hereinafter, the portion of the peripheral wall portion 162b that is inclined in this way may be referred to as an “inclined wall portion 162b”. The peripheral wall portion 162b on the front surface side where the convex portions 162d are formed at two positions is an inclined wall portion 162b.

On the other hand, the lower case 163 is composed of a bottom portion 163a in which the hole portions 163c are formed at two locations and a peripheral wall portion 163b connected to the bottom portion 163a. The hole portion 163c is also for penetrating the lower end portion 168b of the handle 168, and its inner diameter is set to be slightly larger than the outer diameter of the handle 168. As for the peripheral wall portion 163b of the lower case 163, when the effect button device 160 is attached below the front frame 51, the peripheral wall portion 163b facing the game board side (hereinafter, also referred to as “rear surface side peripheral wall portion 163b”) is better. It is configured to have a longer vertical length than the peripheral wall portion 163b facing the player side (hereinafter, also referred to as “front surface side peripheral wall portion 163b”). Therefore, the peripheral wall portions 163b on both sides are connected by continuous inclined portions so as to rise from the front surface side to the rear surface side (to descend from the rear surface side to the front surface side). The bottom portion 163a of the lower case 163 is narrower (smaller) in the lateral direction than the top portion 162a of the upper case 162. Therefore, the peripheral wall portion 163b on the front side of the lower case 163 is also inclined in the direction of the peripheral wall portion 163b on the rear surface side so as to follow the inclined wall portion 162b of the upper case 162 (see FIGS. 7 and 9).

That is, the peripheral wall portion 163b of the lower case 163 has a vertical length relationship opposite to that of the peripheral wall portion 162b of the upper case 162. Further, the peripheral wall portion 162b (part) on the front surface side of the upper case 162 and the peripheral wall portion 163b on the front surface side of the lower case 163 are both inclined toward the rear surface side at the same angle. This makes it possible to combine the upper case 162 and the lower case 163. A notch 163d is also formed in the lower case 163, and in a state where both cases 162 and 163 are combined, a rectangular hole into which the handle holder 167 can be inserted is formed together with the notch 162e of the upper case 162. ing.

The hole portion 162c of the upper case 162 and the hole portion 163c of the lower case 163 are set in a positional relationship in which the handle 168 can penetrate vertically or substantially vertically with respect to the top portion 162a of the upper case 162 and the bottom portion 163a of the lower case 163. Has been done. In this embodiment, the distance between the two handles 168 is slightly wider at the upper end portion 168a than at the lower end portion 168b, as if the letter C was turned upside down. Therefore, the positional relationship between the hole portion 162c of the upper case 162 and the hole portion 163c of the lower case 163 is set so that both handles 168 can penetrate the upper case 162 and the lower case 163.

In this embodiment, the lower case 163 is not provided with a positioning boss like the convex portion 162d of the upper case 162, but for example, a convex portion similar to the convex portion 162d may be formed on the bottom portion 163a. .. In this case, it is necessary to form holes and recesses corresponding to such protrusions in one of the main frame 164 and the mounting plate 181 or both in the main frame 164 and the mounting plate 181.

As shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the first effect button 63 is formed in a pentagonal shape resembling the shape of a shogi piece when viewed from above, and is attached to the top 162a of the upper case 162 as described above. There is. The first effect button 63 is formed of, for example, a transparent resin having translucency (for example, an acrylic resin). A plurality of first button lamps 73 are housed in the first effect button 63. These first button lamps 73 are, for example, light emitting diodes (LEDs) having color specifications corresponding to RGB of red, green, and blue, and can be turned on, turned off, emitted colors, and the like by an electric drive source 71. It is configured. In this embodiment, the electric drive source 71 is housed in the upper case 162 so as to be located substantially directly below the first effect button 63. In the upper case 162, a first effect button detection switch 65a capable of detecting such an on / off operation of the first effect button 63 is also housed.

The handle 168 is a metal pipe having a thickness that can be grasped by a player, and the surface thereof is, for example, coated with a resin. A second effect button 64 is provided on the upper end portion 168a of the handle 168. As a result, the player can turn on / off the second effect button 64 with his / her thumb while grasping the upper end portion 168a. A plurality of second button lamps 74 are housed in the second effect button 64. These second button lamps 74 are also light emitting diodes (LEDs) having color specifications corresponding to RGB, and their lighting, extinguishing, and emission colors are controlled by an electric drive source 71. The second effect button detection switch 65b capable of detecting the on / off of the second effect button 64 is housed in the upper end portion 168a. In this embodiment, in order to make the handle 168 easier to grip, the uneven portion 168c is formed in the vicinity of the upper end portion 168a.

The effect button unit 161 configured in this way is attached to the mounting plate 181 via the main frame 164 and the subframe 165. First, the configuration of the mounting plate 181 and its surroundings will be described with reference to FIG. The main body frame 52 represented by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 11 represents the approximate position of the main body frame 52 partially shown in FIG. 2, and the accurate outer shape of the main body frame 52 and the like. Note that it does not indicate a position.

The mounting plate 181 is composed of a rectangular metal plate having a dimensional shape that allows the effect button device 160 to be placed and held. On both sides of the mounting plate 181 (front frame 51 or both left and right sides of the pachinko gaming machine 1), side wall portions 181a that rise substantially perpendicular to the height direction of the front frame 51 (game board 2) are formed, and further, the side wall portions 181a thereof are formed. At the tip, a mounting portion 181b that bends at a substantially right angle in both sides of the mounting plate 181 is formed. The mounting plate 181 is fixed to the front frame 51 by screwing these mounting portions 181b to the front frame 51 with screws 185. Further, the mounting plate 181 has a mounting portion 181c that rises substantially perpendicular to the height direction of the front frame 51 so as to extend in the width direction (left-right direction of the front frame 51 or the pachinko gaming machine 1) by screws 185 on the front frame 51. It is also fixed to the front frame 51 by being screwed.

In this embodiment, the mounting plate 181 is also fixed to the main body frame 52 by the reinforcing member 183. That is, the reinforcing member 183 is configured so as to have a mounting portion 183a in which the metal plate is formed in a strip shape forming a U-shape of katakana and both ends are bent in an L-shape. Then, the reinforcing member 183 is positioned so that the longitudinal direction is along the width direction of the mounting plate 181 and fixed to the back surface of the mounting plate 181 by welding or pressure welding. As a result, the mounting portion 183a of the reinforcing member 183 is screwed to the main body frame 52 with screws 186, so that the mounting plate 181 is also fixed to the main body frame 52 via the reinforcing member 183. The front frame 51 is partially formed with a notch 51a for avoiding conflict with the reinforcing member 183.

In addition, the mounting plate 181 is formed with a hole 181d through which the lower end portion 168b of the handle 168 can penetrate. The hole portion 181d has a function of functioning as a positioning hole when the effect button unit 161 is attached to the mounting plate 181 and a function of preventing the lower end portion 168b of the handle 168 from moving outside the inner diameter of the hole portion 181d. Further, the mounting plate 181 is formed with a through hole 181e through which a screw 187 capable of screwing the main frame 164 to the mounting plate 181 can be inserted, as described later. Note that FIG. 11 also shows through holes not designated by reference numeral 181e.

Next, the configurations of the main frame 164 and the subframe 165 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7, 10 and 12. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 12 (B), the main frame 164 is configured to have a shape that can cover almost the entire peripheral wall portion 163b of the lower case 163 from its surroundings, and a handle holder 167 is located inside the upper end thereof. It is formed in two places, and mounting portions 164c are formed in a plurality of places inside the lower end. That is, the main frame 164 includes a front wall portion 164a that covers the peripheral wall portion 162b on the front surface side of the upper case 162, a rear wall portion 164b that covers the peripheral wall portion 162b on the rear surface side of the upper case 162, and two handle holders 167. It is composed of a plurality of mounting portions 164c.

In the rear wall portion 164b, a hole portion 164d through which the convex portion 162d of the upper case 162 can penetrate is formed at one position between the handle holders 167 (approximately the center in the longitudinal direction of the main frame 164). Further, the front wall portion 164a is formed with a notch portion 164k that is continuously inclined so as to rise from the front surface side to the rear surface side (to descend from the rear surface side to the front surface side) in substantially the same manner as the inclined portion of the lower case 163. Has been done. Further, at the lower ends of the front wall portion 164a and the rear wall portion 164b, mounting portions 164c having an inwardly bent L-shape are formed at a plurality of locations. Female screw holes to which the main frame 164 and the mounting plate 181 can be screwed are formed in these mounting portions 164c by screwing screws 187. Further, the mounting portion 164c formed on the main frame 164 is interposed between the bottom portion 163a of the lower case 163 and the mounting plate 181 to prevent the bottom portion 163a from directly contacting the mounting plate 181. .. As a result, damage to the lower case 163 that may occur when the resin lower case 163 comes into direct contact with the mounting plate 181 is suppressed.

The two handle holders 167 are for fixing the two handles 168 to the main frame 164, and are formed at positions that can be penetrated in the upper case 162 via the notch 162e formed in the upper case 162. Is or is attached. That is, these handle holders 167 are provided in the main frame 164 so as to project inward from both sides of the upper end in the longitudinal direction of the main frame 164.

Such a handle holder 167 is composed of a holder portion 167a and a stay portion 167b. For example, in this embodiment, the holder portion 167a is a tubular member having an inner diameter capable of press-fitting the handle 168, and the stay portion 167b is two rectangular plate members. The stay portion 167b is fixed to the holder portion 167a so that one end side thereof sandwiches the holder portion 167a from the radial direction, and the other end side is fixed to the inner wall of the main frame 164. The handle 168 is fixed so as not to come out of the handle holder 167 by a retaining member such as a wedge or a screw shown in the figure, an adhesive or the like. This makes it possible to fix the handle 168 penetrating the holder portion 167a to the handle holder 167.

The subframe 165 is a strip-shaped metal plate set to a length that can cover the upper portion (upper end) of the inclined wall portion 162b of the upper case 162. The subframe 165 is formed with two holes 164d through which the convex portion 162d of the upper case 162 can penetrate. Mounting portions 165a having through holes through which screws 166 can be inserted are formed at both ends of the subframe 165, and these mounting portions are attached to the upper ends of the connecting portions of the front wall portion 164a and the rear wall portion 164b of the main frame 164. A female screw hole (not shown) in which the portion 165a can be screwed with a screw 166 is formed.

The subframe 165 configured in this way has mounting portions on both sides in a state where the two convex portions 162d formed on the peripheral wall portion 162b on the front surface side of the upper case 162 are positioned so as to penetrate the hole portions 165b respectively. It is attached to the main frame 164 by screwing the 165a and the upper end of the main frame 164 with screws 166. Further, the main frame 164 is provided so as to cover at least the lower side (lower portion) of the effect button unit 161 and the subframe 165 is provided so as to cover at least the upper side (upper portion) of the effect button unit 161. In the state where the effect button unit 161 is attached to the mounting plate 181 and the effect button unit 161 is attached, the main frame 164 is provided at a position that covers the lower side of the main body portion of the effect button unit 161. Further, the subframe 165 is provided at a position that covers the upper side of the main body portion of the effect button unit 161. Therefore, the main frame 164 is provided on the lower side of the game machine of the main body of the effect button unit 161 and the subframe 165 is provided on the upper side of the game machine of the main body of the effect button unit 161.

Here, with reference to FIG. 14, the assembly process of the effect button device 160 will be briefly described. First, the lower case 163 is housed in the main frame 164 (FIG. 14 (A)) to which nothing is assembled (FIG. 14 (B)). After that, the handles 168 are press-fitted into the two handle holders 167 of the main frame 164, respectively, and the same press-fitting is continued until both lower end portions 168b penetrate the hole portion 163c of the lower case 163 (FIG. 14 (C)).

The handle 168 that has been press-fitted is fixed to the handle holder 167 with a retaining member such as a wedge or an adhesive (not shown), and then the electric drive source 71 already installed in the second button lamp 74 and the upper case 162. And electrically connect. Note that this electrical connection is not shown. After completing this connection, the handle 168 is inserted through the hole 162c to attach the upper case 162 to the lower case 163 (FIG. 14 (D)). At this time, the upper case 162 is positioned by the convex portion 162d of the peripheral wall portion 162b on the rear surface side entering the hole portion 164d of the main frame 164.

After the positioning of the upper case 162 is completed, the subframe 165 is screwed to the upper case 162 with screws 166, and the upper case 162 and the subframe 165 are screwed together. At this time, the subframe 165 is positioned by the convex portion 162d of the peripheral wall portion 162b on the front surface side entering the hole portion 165b of the subframe 165. After that, the ring cover 169 is attached to the upper case 162 to complete the assembly of the effect button device 160 (FIG. 14 (E)).

In the effect button device 160 assembled in this way, the peripheral wall portions 162b formed on the rear surface side and the front surface side of the upper case 162 are in the hole portion 164d of the main frame 164 and the hole portion 165b of the subframe 165. To maintain. As a result, the upper case 162, the main frame 164, and the subframe 165 are fixed to each other so as not to be movable. Therefore, by screwing the screws 166 at two places and attaching the subframe 165 to the main frame 164, the main frame 164 that can be attached and fixed to the attachment plate 181 can be easily attached to the effect button unit 161.

The effect button device 160, which has been assembled, is attached and fixed to the mounting plate 181 (see FIG. 11) previously assembled below the front frame 51, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9. That is, in the effect button device 160, after the lower end portion 168b of the handle 168 protruding from the lower case 163 is positioned so as to penetrate the hole portion 181d of the mounting plate 181, the screws 187 are attached to the mounting portions 164c at a plurality of locations. Screw into the female screw hole. As a result, the main frame 164 attached to the effect button device 160 is attached to the mounting plate 181. That is, the effect button device 160 is attached to the mounting plate 181 fixed to the front frame 51 and the main body frame 52 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and is fixed below the front frame 51.

As described above, the main frame 164, the subframe 165, the pipe of the handle 168, the mounting plate 181 and the front frame 51 and the main body frame 52 are made of metal. These are made of, for example, iron, stainless steel, aluminum and the like.

Next, the control related to the hit / fail determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. As a result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment, there are "big hit", "small hit", and "missing". At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. Further, in the case of "small hit", the "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. Further, in the case of "off", the "off symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. When it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, a "special game" is executed in which the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is opened in the opening pattern according to the type of the special symbol displayed as stopped. .. A special game executed as a big hit is called a "big hit game", and a special game executed as a small hit is called a "small hit game".

There are multiple types of hits. As shown in FIG. 15, the types of hits include "15R (round) first big hit", "15R second big hit", "2R third big hit", and "15R fourth big hit". In "15R 1st big hit" and "15R 4th big hit", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is 15 times, and it is the first round. In the second round, it is a big hit that opens the second big winning opening 35 in a manner that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 (easily). The round aiming at the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 can be called a chance round or a challenge round. "15R 2nd big hit" is the first round, which is the above-mentioned chance round, although the number of opening times (number of rounds) of the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is 15 times. The opening time of the second round is extremely short (opening and closing for a moment), and it is a big hit that makes it difficult (or even impossible) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. That is, it can be said that this "15R second big hit" is a big hit that does not open the second big winning opening 35 in such a manner that the game ball can pass through (easily) the specific area 39. In "2R 3rd big hit", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is 2 times, and the 1st and 2nd rounds which are chance rounds. It is a big hit that opens the second big winning opening 35 in such a manner that the game ball can pass through the specific area 39. However, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds even if the first round and the second round are combined, it is less likely that the game ball will pass through the specific area than the 15R first big hit. It has become.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the passage of the gaming ball to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is shifted to the high probability state described later. Therefore, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is the above-mentioned 15R 1st big hit, 2R 3rd big hit, or 15R 4th big hit, the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area is relatively high. Since the second round and the second chance round are executed, the game state after the big hit game can be changed to the high probability state by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game. .. On the other hand, in the case of the 15R second big hit, the opening time of each of the first round and the second round chance round is 0.1 seconds, so the game ball is put into the second big winning opening. Since it is very difficult to make the game ball pass through the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game, the game state after the big hit game is the normal state (low probability state) described later. It is very likely that it will be (it can be said that it will be in a low probability state).

On the other hand, the small hit is a hit that opens the big winning opening (the second big winning opening 35) in the same opening pattern as the 2R third big hit. That is, in the small hit, the second large winning opening 35 is opened in such a manner that the game ball can pass through the specific area 39. However, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the execution of the small hit game, the game state after the execution of the small hit game is not changed from that before the execution of the small hit game. Therefore, if the gaming state before the execution of the small hit game is the normal state (low probability state), the gaming state after the execution of the small hit game is also the normal state. From the player's point of view, the above-mentioned 2R 3rd big hit and small hit cannot be distinguished from each other even by looking at the opening pattern of the big winning opening (2nd big winning opening 35). That is, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination is the 2R third big hit or the small hit. Therefore, even if the game ball is passed to the specific area 39 during the special game as the 2R third big hit (during the big hit game), it is recognized whether or not the subsequent game state has shifted to the high probability state. It is difficult. Further, even if the game ball is passed to the specific area 39 during the special game as a small hit (during the small hit game), whether the subsequent game state remains in the normal state or shifts to the high probability state. Is difficult to recognize. As a result, in the case of a small hit or a 2R 3rd big hit, it is possible to proceed with the game with the expectation that it may be in a high probability state, and it is possible to enhance the game interest. can. In the case of small hits, the number of times the big winning opening is opened is not called the number of rounds, but simply the number of times it is opened.

More specifically, the opening pattern of the large winning opening when each big hit and small hit in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is as shown in FIG. That is, when the 15R first jackpot is reached (when the 15R first jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), and when the 15R fourth jackpot is reached (on the second special symbol display 41b). (When the 15R 4th big hit symbol is stopped and displayed), the 2nd big winning opening 35 is opened for up to 28 seconds from 1R to 2R, and the 1st big winning opening 30 is opened for up to 28 seconds from 3R to 15R. .. In this area, since the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 in the 1st R and the 2nd R is 28 seconds each, it is easy to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the round.

In addition, when the 15R second big hit is reached (when the 15R second big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), the second big winning opening 35 is up to 0.1 for 1R to 2R. Open for seconds, and open the first big winning opening 30 for up to 28 seconds from 3R to 15R. In this hit, the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the 1st and 2nd rounds is set to a maximum of 0.1 seconds, which is an extremely short time (opening and closing for a moment), so that the game ball goes to the specific area 39 during the round. It is almost impossible to pass through.

That is, the opening pattern for the 15R second jackpot is different from the opening pattern for the 15R first jackpot in the opening mode of the first round and the second round. That is, in the 15R first big hit, since the second big winning opening 35 opens for 28 seconds in the first and second rounds, the game ball easily enters the second big winning opening 35. Then, the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35 will pass through the specific area 39 with high possibility. On the other hand, in the 15R second big hit, the second big winning opening 35 opens only 0.1 seconds in the first and second rounds. Therefore, it is very difficult for the game ball to enter the second large winning opening 35. Therefore, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the execution of the 15R second jackpot is considerably lower than that of the 15R first jackpot. Further, since the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 is infinitely close to 0, it may be said that the game ball does not pass through.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, when the 2R 3rd big hit is won (when the 2R 3rd big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the 1st special symbol display 41a), the 2nd big winning opening 35 from 1R to 2R Is released for up to 0.9 seconds. In this area, since the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 in the 1st and 2nd rounds is 1.8 seconds in total, it is possible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the round. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, one gaming ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds. Therefore, if the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds, it is sufficiently possible to put the game ball into the second big winning opening 35. In addition, since the total opening time of the 2nd big prize opening is as short as 1.8 seconds in this 2R 3rd big hit, it is not possible to expect as many prize balls (game profit) as other 15R big hits. That is, it is a big hit that can hardly get a prize ball compared to other big hits.

In addition, when it becomes the first small hit (when the first small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) and when it becomes the second small hit (the second special symbol display 41b). When the second small hit symbol is stopped and displayed), the second big winning opening 35 is opened twice for a maximum of 0.9 seconds. That is, the big winning opening is opened with the same opening pattern as the 2R 3rd big hit. Even in this small hit, since the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds in total, it is possible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39. However, as described above, there is no change in the gaming state before and after the small hit game even if the specific area 39 is passed. In addition, since the total opening time of the big winning opening is as short as 1.8 seconds in this small hit, it is not possible to expect as many prize balls as in the 2R 3rd big hit. That is, the small hit has almost no privilege for the player (only the prize ball by entering the ball) in terms of the transition of the game state and the point of the prize ball. That is, in this embodiment, as the opening pattern of the second big winning opening 35, the first opening pattern in which the game ball can pass through the specific area 39 (easy to pass) and (15 first big hit, 15R fourth big hit). A second open pattern in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the specific area 39 (impossible to pass) (15R second jackpot), and a second open pattern in which the game ball can pass through the specific area and is less likely to pass than the first open pattern. It can have 3 open patterns and (2R 3rd big hit). Further, as an opening pattern for small hits, it is assumed that the game ball has a fourth opening pattern that can pass through the specific area 39 but does not give a privilege (does not generate a high probability state) even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39. can do. As another aspect, the fourth opening pattern may be an opening pattern that cannot pass through the specific region 39.

The probability of distribution to each jackpot in the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is 40% for the 15R first jackpot, 50% for the 15R second jackpot, and 10% for the 2R third jackpot. There is. On the other hand, the big hits in the hit / fail determination of the second special symbol (special figure 2) are all 15R fourth big hits. That is, when a big hit is made by the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the second starting port 21, which is easy to enter due to the operation of the opening extension function (occurrence of a high base state) described later, the 15R 4th big hit is always made. Will be. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game is played in the second starting port 21 rather than being a big hit in the hit / fail determination (big hit lottery of the first special symbol) in which the game ball enters the first starting port 20. It is set so that it is more likely that a big hit will be advantageous to the player in the hit / fail judgment (big hit lottery of the second special symbol) performed when the ball enters. That is, the player plays the game in anticipation of entering the second starting port 21. This is particularly remarkable during the operation of the open extension function in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 increases.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination of whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a miss is performed based on a "special symbol hit / miss judgment random number (also referred to as" hit / miss judgment information ")", and when it becomes a big hit. The determination of the jackpot type is performed based on the "random number for determining the jackpot type (also referred to as" random number for determining symbol "and" information for determining symbol ")". As shown in FIG. 16A, the random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct takes a value in the range of 0 to 629. The random number for determining the jackpot type takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. The random numbers (acquisition information) acquired based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 include the random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not and the random number for determining the jackpot type, as well as the "reach o". There are random numbers (also referred to as "reach information") and "variable pattern random numbers (also referred to as" variable pattern information ")".

The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate a reach in a game effect (effect symbol game effect) that indicates the result by using the effect symbol when the result of the special symbol hit / miss determination is wrong. Reach means, for example, a state in which two left and right effect symbols 8R and 8L are stopped (temporarily stopped) at the same symbol, and the remaining one medium effect symbol 8C is changing (“7 ↓ 7”). Status). Then, if the changing middle effect symbol 8C stops at the same symbol as the stopped effect symbols 8R and 8L, the three effect symbols stop at the same symbol, which is a hit. The stop (temporary stop) of the effect symbol in this case also includes a display (sway fluctuation) that seems to be slightly shaken in the effect symbol display area 7b. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 126.

Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time. The variation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 198. Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage of the gate 28 include the normal symbol hit / miss determination random numbers shown in FIG. 16 (B). The random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 21 (ordinary symbol lottery). Ordinary symbol random numbers take a value in the range of 0 to 240.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states by a combination in which each of the functions of the probability fluctuation function, the fluctuation time shortening function, and the open extension function for the special symbol and the normal symbol is in the activated state or the non-operated state. .. For special symbols (1st special symbol and 2nd special symbol), the state in which the probability fluctuation function is operating is called "high probability state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "normal state (also called" low probability state "). ". In the high probability state, the probability of being determined as a big hit in the special symbol winning / failing determination is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the hit / fail judgment is performed using the jackpot judgment table for the normal state, but in the high probability state, the jackpot judgment table for the high probability state in which the value of the special symbol hit / fail judgment random number judged to be the jackpot is large is used. (See FIG. 17 (A)). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability that the result of the variation display of the special symbol becomes a big hit (the stop symbol becomes a jackpot symbol) becomes higher than when it is not activated.

Further, for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), the state in which the fluctuation time shortening function is operating is referred to as "time saving state", and the state in which the special symbol is not operating is referred to as "non-time saving state". In the time-saving state, the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the confirmation display time) is shorter than the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the non-time-saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table defined so that the fluctuation pattern having the short fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 18). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and effective entry into the starting port (entry that can be memorized as the special figure hold) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with the smooth progress of the game.

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) may be operated at the same time, or only one of them may be operated. The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol operate in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbol. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in the time saving state of the special symbol, and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the hit probability in the normal symbol winning / failing determination is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the normal symbol hit / fail judgment (judgment of the normal symbol) is performed using the normal symbol hit judgment table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) judged to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state. (See FIG. 17 (D)). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the result of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol will be a hit (the stop symbol will be a normal hit symbol) will be higher than when it is not activated. ..

Also, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 17 (E)). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. That is, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 is operating. In addition, in the time saving state, the number of times the second starting port 21 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time saving state. That is, the function of increasing the number of times of opening of the variable winning device 22 is operating. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination is hit in the non-time saving state, the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 performs the opening operation once for 0.2 seconds, and the second starting port is opened during that period. Become. Further, when the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination is successful in the time saving state, the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 is assumed to perform the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number of times increasing function of the variable winning device 22 are operating, those functions are not activated as compared with the case where these functions are not activated. Therefore, the second starting port 21 is frequently opened, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 21 becomes high (also referred to as “high frequency state”). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the number of game balls you have.

The high base state (high frequency state) does not have to activate all the above functions. That is, by operating at least one of the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22, the function is not activated. However, it suffices if the second starting port is easily opened (the frequency of ball entry is high). Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state of the special symbol. A function that generates such a high-base state can also be called a "high-base generation function".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game in the case of the 15R first jackpot is the height of the special symbol if the gaming ball passes through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. It becomes a stochastic state, a time-saving state of a special symbol, and a high base state (see FIG. 15). This gaming state is particularly called a "high accuracy and high base state". The high-accuracy high-base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times, or when the big hit is executed and the big hit game is executed.

Further, in the game state after the end of the big hit game in the case of the 15R second big hit, it is extremely difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 during the big hit game, so that the normal state and the special symbol of the special symbol are extremely difficult. (See FIG. 15). This gaming state is particularly called a "low accuracy high base state". The low-accuracy high-based state ends when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variable display of a special symbol is executed, or when a big hit is won and the big hit game is executed. Although the possibility is extremely low, if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 15R second big hit, it becomes a “high accuracy high base state”.

Further, in the normal state (low probability low base state), the game state after the end of the big hit game in the case of the 2R third big hit is special if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game. It becomes a high-probability state of the symbol, a non-time saving state of the special symbol, and a low base state (see FIG. 15). This gaming state is particularly called "high accuracy and low base state". The high-accuracy and low-base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times, or when the jackpot is executed and the jackpot game is executed.

This high-probability low-base state is a state in which the high-probability state is latent, that is, the high-probability state is difficult for the player to recognize. That is, the high probability low base state is a so-called "latent probability change state (also referred to as" probability non-notification state ")". On the other hand, the above-mentioned high-accuracy high-base state is a state in which it is clear to the player that it is a high-probability state. That is, the high probability high base state is a so-called "probability change game state".

Further, in the high base state, the game state after the end of the big hit game in the case of the 2R third big hit is a high probability state of the special symbol if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game. The special symbol is in a time-saving state and a high base state (see FIG. 15). That is, the time saving function and the base state of the special symbol are the same as the states before the execution of the jackpot game.

When playing the pachinko gaming machine 1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is a normal state of the special symbol, a non-time saving state of the special symbol, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state".

In a high base state such as a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B by hitting the right side. Further, in the high base state, the second starting port 21 is easier to open than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second starting port 21 than to enter the first starting port 20. Because it has become. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which is a trigger for determining whether or not the symbol is correct, a right-handed hit is made to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 21. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct) rather than hitting left. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is controlled to be lit in a predetermined manner, and notifies that the right gaming area should be fired.

On the other hand, in a low base state such as a high accuracy low base state or a low accuracy low base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 3A by hitting the left side. Further, in the low base state, it is difficult to open the second starting port 21 as compared with the high base state, and it is easier to enter the ball into the first starting port 20 than to enter the ball into the second starting port 21. Because it has become. Therefore, a left-handed strike is performed to allow the game ball to enter the first starting port 20. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct) rather than hitting right. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is lit (display controlled) in a predetermined manner to notify the left gaming area that the firing direction should be fired.

Specifically, the launch direction indicator 47 is composed of two LEDs of "yz", and indicates the launch direction by turning on the LEDs according to the game state. For example, in the low base state, it is possible to notify the left game area that both LEDs should be turned off as a display mode such as "y □ z □" (for example, □: off, ■: on). can. In addition, in the high base state, it is possible to notify that the right game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned on, such as "y ■ z ■" (for example, □: off, ■: on). can.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation (control processing by the main control unit) of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 to 46. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 19 from the ROM of the main control board 80 and executes it. .. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, the initial settings are first performed (S101). In the initial settings, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, CPU settings of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) settings, and various flags, status, and counter resets. And so on. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that. In the examples and drawings, the normal symbol is "general diagram", the special symbol is "special symbol", the first special symbol is "special diagram 1" and "first special diagram", and the second special symbol is "special diagram 2". It may be called "the second special drawing".

Following the initial setting (S101), interrupts are disabled (S102), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S103) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the values of the various random number counters shown in FIG. 16 are updated by one addition. When the value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be randomly changed. The updated random number counter values are sequentially stored in a predetermined updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the main control board 80.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is completed, interrupts are enabled (S104). While interrupts are enabled, interrupt processing (S105) can be executed. This interrupt processing (S105) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80, for example, in a cycle of 4 ms. Then, between the end of the interrupt process (S105) and the start of the next interrupt process (S105), the update process of various counter values by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is repeated. Will be executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU in the interrupt disabled state, the interrupt process (S105) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S104).

[Interrupt processing]
Next, interrupt processing (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 20, in the interrupt processing (S105), the output processing (S201) is first executed. In the output process (S201), commands (control signals) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like. do. Examples of the command and the like output here include information on the game state, the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination, the symbol as the jackpot type, the fluctuation pattern, and the like. The command consists of, for example, 2 bytes of information. The upper 1 byte is information about the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information about the content of the command.

In the input processing (S202) performed after the output processing (S201), various sensors (first starting port sensor 20a, second starting port sensor 21a, first large winning opening sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. The detection signal detected by 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the general entry opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 5) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as the winning ball information. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as the lower plate full data.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 16 is performed after the execution period of the timer interrupt processing (S105) and the other period (after the end of the interrupt processing (S105)). It is performed both in the period until the next interrupt processing (S105) is started).

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203), the start port sensor detection process (S204), normal symbol operation process (S205), special symbol operation process (S206), and specific area sensor detection process (S207), which will be described later. , Hold ball count processing (S208), and power outage monitoring processing (S209) are executed. After that, other processing (S219) not deeply related to the present invention is executed to end the interrupt processing (S105). Then, until the interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80, the main control main processes S102 to S104 are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 19), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec). ), Interrupt processing (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

[Starting port sensor detection process]
As shown in FIG. 21, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). .. If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol hold balls (the number of normal symbol hold, specifically, the value of the counter that counts the number of normal figure hold provided in the RAM) It is determined whether or not the number is 4 or more (S302), and if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305.

If the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more (YES in S302), proceed to S305. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S302), "1" is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S303), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value (label-TRND-H, FIG. 16B) of the random number counter for normal symbol hit / miss determination stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is acquired. Then, the acquired random number value (acquired information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of ordinary symbol reserved balls in the normal figure reserved storage unit provided in the RAM of the main control board 80.

In S305, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the second starting port sensor 21a (S305). If the game ball has not entered the second starting port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, but if the game ball has entered the second starting port 21 (YES in S305), the special figure 2 The number of reserved balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) has reached four (upper limit number). Whether or not it is determined (S306). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has reached four (YES in S306), the process proceeds to S309, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than four (NO in S306), Special figure 2 Add 1 to the number of reserved balls (S307).

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not, which is stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM, and the random number for determining the jackpot type. The value of the counter (label-TRND-AS), the value of the reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random numbers shown in FIG. 16 (A)). ), And the acquired random number values (acquisition information) are stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the second special figure 2 in the reserved storage unit of the second special figure.

Subsequently, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S309). ). If the game ball has not entered the first starting port 20 (NO in S309), the process is completed, but if the game ball has entered the first starting port 20 (YES in S309), the special figure The number of 1 reserved balls (the number of 1st special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of 1st special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) has reached 4 (upper limit number). Whether or not it is determined (S310). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has reached four (YES in S310), the processing is completed, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than four (NO in S310), Special figure 1 Add "1" to the number of reserved balls (S311).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312), the value of the special symbol hit / miss determination counter stored in the updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is the same as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308). (Label-TRND-A), value of random number counter for determining jackpot type (label-TRND-AS), value of reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), value of variable pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) (That is, the random number values shown in FIG. 16A are acquired), and the acquired random number values are stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the first special figure 1 in the first special figure reserved storage unit.

[Usu-zu operation processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal drawing operation process (S205) shown in FIG. 22 after the start port sensor detection process (S204). In the normal figure operation process (S205), the process related to the normal symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and "normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. .. Then, when the "normal figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and when the "normal figure operation status" is "2" (S401). NO, YES for S403), normal symbol change processing (S404) is performed, and if the "normal symbol operation status" is "3" (NO for both S401 and S403, YES for S405), the normal symbol is confirmed. The processing (S406) is performed, and if the "normal operation status" is "4" (all of S401, S403, and S405 are NO), the normal electric accessory processing (S407) is performed. The operation status of the normal diagram is "1" by default.

[Normal symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 23, in the normal symbol standby process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S501), and if it is "0" (YES in S501). Finish this process. On the other hand, if it is not "0" (NO in S501), the normal symbol hit / miss determination process described later is performed (S502). Further, after the normal symbol hit / miss determination process (S502), the normal symbol variation pattern selection process is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, the normal symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 17 (E) is referred to, and if the gaming state is in the reduced working hours state, the normal symbol variation pattern having a variation time of 1 second is selected. do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern with a normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected. Further, after the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, the normal symbol random number shift process (S504) described later is performed. Further, following the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), the normal symbol variation start process (S505) is performed, and the process is completed. In the normal symbol variation start processing, the variation display of the normal symbol is started with the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to "2". Further, in the normal symbol change start process, a normal symbol change start command is set in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of change of the normal symbol.

[Ordinary symbol hit / fail judgment process]
As shown in FIG. 24, in the normal symbol hit / miss determination process (S502), first, the value (label-TRND-H) of the normal symbol hit / miss determination random number counter stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit is read (S601). Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (that is, whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state) (S602). When it is determined in S602 that the time saving flag is ON, that is, it is in the time saving state (YES in S602), among the normal symbol hit judgment tables shown in FIG. 17 (D), the table for the time saving state (the hit judgment value is "". Based on the high-probability normal-figure hit / fail determination based on "0" to "239"), it is determined whether or not it is a hit (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value (label-TRND-H) of the read random number counter for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, when it is determined in S602 that the time reduction flag is not ON, that is, it is in the non-time reduction state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time reduction state (hit) among the normal symbol hit determination tables shown in FIG. 17 (D). Based on the low-probability normal-figure hit / fail judgment based on the judgment values "0" and "1"), it is judged whether or not it is a hit (S603), and the process proceeds to S605.
Then, in S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal figure hit / fail judgment (S603, S604) is a hit (normal figure hit) (S605), and if it is judged to be a miss (NO in S605), the stop display is normal. Determine the symbol (the symbol that is out of the ordinary) (S606), and finish the process. On the other hand, when it is determined in S605 that it is a hit (a hit in a normal figure) (YES in S605), a normal symbol (a symbol per normal figure) to be stopped and displayed is determined (S607), and the normal figure hit flag is turned ON (S608). , Finish the process.

[Ordinary symbol random number shift processing]
The normal symbol random number shift process (S504) is executed after the normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S503). As shown in FIG. 25, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the number of normal symbol reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each Fuzu hold in the Fuzu hold storage unit is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest hold storage in the normal figure hold storage unit, is emptied (“0”), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth hold of the normal figure is cleared to 0 (S703). ), Finish the process. In this way, the general map hold is digested in the order of hold.

[Processing during normal symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the normal symbol changing process (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S801), and if not, the process ends (NO in S801). On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802) and the normal symbol operation status is set to "3" (S803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the variable display of the normal symbol at the display result (hit normal symbol or out-of-order normal symbol) according to the judgment result of the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not (S804), this process is performed. To finish.

[Normal symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the normal symbol determination process (S406), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol hit flag is ON (S901). If the normal map hit flag is not ON (NO in S901), the normal map operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the flag per normal figure is ON (YES in S901), it is subsequently determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, that is, whether or not the time saving state is in progress (S902). Then, if it is in the time saving state (YES in S902), the opening pattern in the time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S903). As described above, the opening pattern in the time saving state is an opening pattern in which the opening for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times. Therefore, "3" is set in the second starting port opening counter that counts the number of times the second starting port 21 is opened.

On the other hand, if it is in the non-time saving state (NO in S902), the opening pattern in the non-time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S906). As described above, the opening pattern in the non-time saving state is an opening pattern in which opening for 0.2 seconds is performed once. Therefore, "1" is set in the second start port opening counter. Then, following the set of the open pattern (S903, S906), the normal operation status is set to "4" (S904), and this process is completed.

[Ordinary electric accessory processing]
As shown in FIG. 28, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end flag per normal figure is ON (S1001). The normal-figure-hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second starting port 21 has been completed in the auxiliary game executed as a hit.

If the end flag per normal figure is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is open (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether or not the time (timing) for opening the second starting port 21 has been reached (S1003), and if not (NO in S1003), the process is completed and the process is reached. If so, the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process is completed. On the other hand, if the second starting port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined in advance whether or not the time (timing) for closing the second starting port 21 has been reached (that is, after the second starting port 21 is opened). Judging (whether or not the opened opening time has passed) (S1005), if not reached (NO in S1005), the process is completed, and if it is reached (YES in S1005), the second starting port 21 is closed (closed). (S1006).

Then, following the closing process (S1006) of the second starting port 21, the value of the second starting port opening counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and whether or not the value of the second starting port opening counter is "0" is determined. Judgment (S1008). If it is not "0" (NO in S1008), the process is finished as it is in order to open the second starting port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S1008), the end process for hitting the normal figure to end the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), and the end flag for hitting the normal figure is set (S1010) to finish the process. The second start port opening counter becomes "0" when the second start port 21 is opened three times (opening operation of the movable member 23) in the non-time reduction state, and is set to "0" in the non-time reduction state. When the second starting port 21 is opened once, it becomes "0".

On the other hand, if the end flag for normal drawing is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second starting port 21 for the number of times set in S903 or S906 has been completed. The end flag is turned off (S1011), the normal figure hit flag is turned off (S1012), the normal figure operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the process is completed. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal figure operation process (FIG. 22).

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 29, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure operation process (S206) after the normal figure operation process (S205). In the special figure operation process (S206), as shown in FIG. 29, the processes related to the special symbol display 41 and the big prize device (first big prize device 31 and second big prize device 36) are divided into five stages, and they are divided into five stages. "Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each stage of. Then, when the "special symbol operation status" is "1" (YES in S1101), the special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the "special symbol operation status" is "2" (S1101). NO, YES for S1103), special symbol change processing (S1104) is performed, and if the "special symbol operation status" is "3" (NO for both S1101 and S1103, YES for S1105), the special symbol is confirmed. Processing (S1106) is performed, and if the "special figure operation status" is "4" (NO for S1101, S1103, S1105, YES for S1107), special electric accessory processing 1 (S1108) as a big hit game. If the "special figure operation status" is "5" (all of S1101, S1103, S1105, and S1107 are NO), the special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109) as a small hit game is performed. The special figure operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is “0” (S1201). .. Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1201), that is, when the random number counter value acquired based on the entry into the second starting port 21 is not stored, the first start is performed. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1) is “0” (S1206). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1206), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value acquired based on the entry into the first starting port 20, the image is displayed. It is determined whether or not the process of using the display screen 7a of the display device 7 as the standby screen (during the execution of the demo screen for waiting for customers) is being performed (S1211), and if so (YES in S1211), the process is completed. If not (NO in S1211), the standby screen setting process is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

In S1201, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not "0" (NO in S1201), that is, when there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired based on the entry into the second starting port 21. , The special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203), the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) are performed in this order. Further, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1201 and NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second starting port 21. Although there is no memory, if there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired based on the entry into the first starting port 20, the special figure 1 hit / miss determination process (S1207) and the special figure 1 variation described later will be described. The pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order. As described above, in this embodiment, the variation display of the first special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is "0" (when YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the second special symbol hold (variable display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special symbol hold (variable display of the first special symbol). And in this embodiment, the hit / fail judgment based on the second special figure hold is more likely to be a big hit with a large profit for the player than the hit / fail judgment based on the first special figure hold (FIG. 17 (B)). ).

[Special Figure 2 Win / Fail Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special figure 2 hit / miss determination process (S1202), first, as a determination value, the lowest area of the second special figure hold storage unit of the RAM (that is, the first one of the second special figure hold is supported). The value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (the oldest stored) stored in the RAM area) is read (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1302). Then, if it is not in the high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is in the normal state, the jackpot determination table for the normal state (the jackpot determination value is "3" and "" in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 17 (A))). A pass / fail judgment is made based on 397 ") (S1303). On the other hand, if it is in the high probability state (YES in S1302), the hit / fail judgment is performed based on the big hit determination table for the high probability state in the big hit determination table (FIG. 17 (A)) (S1309). In the jackpot determination table for high probability states, the jackpot determination values are "3", "53", "113", "173", "227", "281", "337", "397", "449". , "503".

When the result of the hit / fail judgment (S1303, S1309) is judged as "big hit" (YES in S1304), the value (label-TRND-AS) of the random number counter for determining the big hit type is read out and the big hit shown in FIG. 17 (B). The jackpot type is determined based on the type determination table (S1310), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (S1311), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1312), and the process is completed. In the case of the hit / fail judgment related to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol, and in the case of the hit / fail judgment related to the second special symbol, the second special symbol is used. The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table of. Further, when it is determined as a big hit in the hit / fail determination of the first special symbol (special figure 1), any one of the 15R first big hit, the 15R second big hit, and the 2R third big hit is executed. Further, when the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol (special figure 2) is determined to be a big hit, all are regarded as the 15R fourth big hit (FIG. 17 (B)).

Further, the big hit flag includes a long hit flag that is turned on when the type of big hit is 15R first big hit or 15R second big hit, and a short hit flag that is turned on when the type of big hit is 2R third big hit. Here, the round display 45 is composed of two LEDs, a 2R lamp and a 15R lamp, and when the 2R third big hit and the short hit flag is turned ON, the 2R third big hit symbol At the timing when is confirmed and displayed, the 2R lamp is lit and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is such as "2R ▲ 15R △" (for example, ▲: lighting, Δ: extinguishing). Further, when the long hit flag is turned on as any of the 15R 1st big hit, the 15R 2nd big hit, and the 15R 4th big hit, the 15R lamp lights up at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed. Is displayed. Specifically, the display mode is as shown in "2R △ 15R ▲".

On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the hit / fail determination (S1303, S1309) is not a "big hit" (NO in S1304), it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1305). That is, it is determined whether or not the value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not matches any of the small hit determination values "101" to "105" (FIG. 17 (A)). ). Then, when it is determined that it is not a "small hit" (NO in S1305), an outlier symbol is determined (S1308), and the process is completed. That is, if the result of the hit / fail judgment (S1303, S1309) is neither a "big hit" nor a "small hit", the result is "missing". On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the small hit determination (S1305) is "small hit" (YES in S1305), the small hit symbol is determined (S1306), the small hit flag is turned ON (S1307), and the process is performed. Finish. In addition, a random number for determining whether or not it is a small hit may be provided separately from the random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 30), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) after the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON) (S1401). Then, if it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1402), and if it is ON (YES in S1402), it is a non-time saving state medium jackpot. The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the table (the portion corresponding to the non-time saving state and the jackpot in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 18) (S1403). .. If the fluctuation pattern is decided, the fluctuation time is also decided. Further, in this embodiment, the non-time saving medium big hit table is divided according to whether the big hit is a long hit (15R big hit) or a short hit (2R big hit). However, since this process is a variation pattern selection process for the special figure 2, the big hit won in the lottery of the special figure 2 is only the 15R fourth big hit (long hit). Therefore, the portion referred to in this process is always the location of the long hit, and the variation pattern P1 or the variation pattern P2 is selected. The table for medium and large hits in the non-time saving state does not have to be divided into a long hit table and a short hit table. This also applies to the table for medium-sized big hits in a time-saving state, which will be described later.

On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1405). Then, if the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1405), the variation is made with reference to the non-time saving state medium / small hit table (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and the small hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 18). Pattern A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1409). Specifically, in this embodiment, the variation pattern P4 is always selected.

If the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1405), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is a reach-established random number value (S1406). As shown in FIG. 17C, the reach-established random number values are "0" to "5" in the time-saving state and "0" to "13" in the non-time-saving state. That is, it is less likely that the time-saving state will reach when the time is off than the non-time-saving state. This is to accelerate the digestion speed of the special figure hold by allowing more selections of non-reach effect deviations with short fluctuation times in the time-saving state.

When the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is the reach-established random number value (YES in S1406), that is, when the reach is out of reach, the table for out of reach in the non-time saving state (variation shown in FIG. 18). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value by referring to the non-time saving state and the portion corresponding to the reach / non-reach state in the pattern table (S1407). In this embodiment, the variation pattern P5 or P6 is selected.

If the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is not a reach-established random number value (NO in S1406), that is, if there is no reach, the table for no reach loss during the non-time saving state (variation pattern shown in FIG. 16). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1408) with reference to the non-time saving state and the part corresponding to the reachlessness in the table. When this reach does not come off, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls works. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "0" to "2" is selected. It is supposed to be done. In this embodiment, the variation pattern P7 or P8 is selected.

Further, in S1401, when it is determined that the gaming state is the time saving state (YES in S1401), as shown in FIG. 33, the variation pattern table to be referred to is the table for the time saving state (variation pattern table shown in FIG. 16). Of these, the process (S1410 to S1416) is performed in the same flow as in steps S1402 to S1409 except that the part corresponding to the time saving state is set. That is, if it is a big hit, refer to the part corresponding to the time saving state and the big hit in FIG. 16, if it is a small hit, refer to the part corresponding to the time saving state and the small hit in FIG. Refer to the part corresponding to the time saving state and reach non-out of 16 and refer to the part corresponding to the time saving state and reach non-off in FIG. 16 if the reach is not out of reach, based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value. Select a variation pattern.

In the fluctuation pattern table during the time reduction state (the part corresponding to the time reduction state in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 16), the function of shortening variation according to the number of reserved balls when the reach is not off is the number of reserved balls "2". -Work when "4". That is, the shortened variation is more likely to be selected than in the non-time saving state. Further, when the long hit is won among the big hits, the fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time is more likely to be selected than in the non-time saving state. That is, the fluctuation pattern table in the time-saving state is a table in which the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shorter than the fluctuation pattern table in the non-time-saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, another process (S1404) shown in FIG. 32 is performed to finish this process. In the other processing (S1404), the variation pattern specification command corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set fluctuation pattern specification command is included in the fluctuation start command described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S201).

[Special Figure 2 Random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, when the storage location of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit is one lower side (for example, when the second special figure reservation storage unit consists of the address space corresponding to the addresses "0000" to "0003", the address. Shift to the "0000" side) (S1502). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth item of the second special figure reservation (when the upper limit number is stored). Clear 0 (S1503) to finish this process.

After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) of FIG. 30 is executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started.

In the special symbol standby process (S1102) of FIG. 30, when the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is "0" and the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1201 and NO in S1206). , Special figure 1 hit / fail determination process (S1207), special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special Figure 1 Win / Fail Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 35, in the special figure 1 hit / fail determination process (S1207), the process (S1601 to S1612) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. 31. Therefore, a detailed description of this process will be omitted.

However, since this process is related to the special figure 1, in the S1601, it is stored in the lowestmost area of the first special figure hold storage unit of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first item of the first special figure hold). The random number counter value (label-TRND-A) for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is read out. Further, in the type determination of the jackpot in S1610, any of the 15R first jackpot, the 15R second jackpot, and the 2R third jackpot may be determined (FIG. 17B). As shown in the column of the first special symbol (special figure 1) in FIG. 17B, the distribution rate of each jackpot is 40% for the 15R first jackpot, 50% for the 15R second jackpot, and 2R third jackpot. Is 10%. When it is determined as the 15R first big hit or the 15R second big hit in the big hit type determination, the long hit flag is turned ON as the big hit flag in step S1612. On the other hand, when it is determined that the 2R third big hit, the short hit flag is turned ON as the big hit flag in S1609.

[Special Figure 1 Fluctuation pattern selection process]
As shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208), processing (S1701 to S1720) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203) shown in FIGS. 32 and 33. )I do. Therefore, a detailed explanation of this process is omitted.

However, since this process is related to the special figure 1, if YES in S1702 (FIG. 36) (that is, when the jackpot flag is ON), the jackpot is further classified as 15R jackpot (15R first jackpot or 15Rth). It is determined whether or not it is one of the two big hits (S1703). If it is a 15R jackpot (YES in S1703), refer to the 15R jackpot table in the non-time saving state (the part of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 16 corresponding to the non-time saving state and the long hit), and the fluctuation pattern. The variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1704). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P1 or the fluctuation pattern P2 is selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1703 that it is not a 15R jackpot (NO in S1703), that is, when it is a 2R third jackpot, the 2R jackpot table in the non-time saving state (the variation pattern table shown in FIG. The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the part corresponding to the short hit (S1706). Specifically, the variation pattern P3 is selected.

Further, in this special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process, even when YES in S1712 (FIG. 37) (that is, when the jackpot flag is ON), the type of jackpot is further 15R jackpot (15R first jackpot or 15R second jackpot). (S1713). Then, in the case of a 15R jackpot (YES in S1713), the fluctuation pattern random number counter is referred to in the 15R jackpot table (the portion of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 16 corresponding to the time reduction state and the long hit). Select a variation pattern based on the value (S1714). Specifically, any of the fluctuation patterns P9 to P11 is selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1713 that it is not a 15R jackpot (NO in S1713), that is, when it is a 2R third jackpot, the 2R jackpot table in the time saving state (the time saving state and the short hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 16). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1715). Specifically, the variation pattern P12 is selected.

In this special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, after the variation pattern selection (S1704, S1706, S1709, S1710, S1711, S1714, S1715, S1718, S1719, S1720) is performed, other processes (S1705, FIG. 36) are performed. To finish this process. In other processing (S1705), the variation pattern specification command corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set fluctuation pattern specification command is included in the fluctuation start command described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S201).

[Special Figure 1 Random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 38, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit is shifted to the lower side by one (S1802). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth piece of the first special figure reservation (when stored up to the upper limit number). Clear 0 (S1803) to finish this process.

After executing the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) of FIG. 30 is executed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started.

[Processing during special symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 39, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 of FIG. 30, see FIG. 16) has elapsed. Whether or not it is determined (S1901). If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process ends. As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), the fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S1903), if it is ON (YES in S1903), the probability variation counter is subtracted by 1 (S1904), and it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is "0". (S1905). When the probability change counter is determined to be "0" in S1905, the probability change flag is turned off and the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S1903) and when it is determined that the probability variation counter is not "0" (NO in S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

Then, in S1907, when it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1907) and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1907), the time saving for counting the number of fluctuation display times of the special symbol executed during the time saving state is counted. The counter value is subtracted by 1 (S1908), it is determined whether or not the time saving counter value is "0" (S1909), and if it is "0" (YES in S1909), the time saving flag is turned off (S1910). Proceed to the processing of S1911. Further, when it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S1907) and when it is determined that the value of the time saving counter is not "0" (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911.

In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to "3" (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbol at a result corresponding to the determination result of the special symbol hit / fail determination random number and the big hit type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing is completed.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 40, in the special symbol determination process (S1106), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S2001). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2001), then it is determined whether the jackpot type is 15R jackpot (either 15R first jackpot, 15R second jackpot, or 15R fourth jackpot) (S2002). ..

And if it is a 15R jackpot (that is, if the long hit flag is ON), the round to be executed during the jackpot game (in the mode of opening one round once, one round is from opening the big winning opening to closing). The value of the round counter that counts the number of times is set to "15", and as an opening pattern of the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35), if it is 15R 1st big hit, 15R 1st An opening pattern for a big hit (see FIG. 15) is set, and if it is a 15R second big hit, an opening pattern for a 15R second big hit (see FIG. 15) is set (S2003).

If it is not a 15R big hit in S2002 (that is, if the short hit flag is ON), the big hit type is 2R 3rd big hit, so the value of the round counter is set to "2" and the big winning opening (1st big hit). As the opening pattern of the winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35), an opening pattern for the 2R third big hit (see FIG. 15) is set (S2004).

After finishing the processing of S2003 or S2004, in order to start the big hit game, the big hit opening command is set (S2005), the opening production of the big hit game is started (S2006), and the special figure operation status is set to "4". (S2007).

Further, when it is determined in S2001 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S2008). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S2008), the value of the small hit opening counter that counts the number of times the large winning opening (second large winning opening 35) is opened during the small hit game is set to "2". At the same time, an opening pattern for small hits (see FIG. 15) is set as an opening pattern for the large winning opening (second large winning opening 35) (S2009).

After finishing the processing of S2009, in order to start the small hit game, the opening command of the small hit is set (S2010), the opening production of the small hit game is started (S2011), and the special figure operation status is set to "5". Set (S2012). If the small hit flag is not ON in S2008 (NO in S2008), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game will start, so the special figure operation status is set to "1" and the process is completed.

[Special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 41, in the special electric accessory process 1 (S1108), first, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2101), and when it is determined to be ON (YES in S2101), the probability change flag is turned OFF (YES in S2101). S2102). Further, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2103), and when it is determined to be ON (YES in S2103), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104). That is, during the execution of the big hit game, it is controlled to a low probability state and a non-time saving state. In this embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time saving state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the big hit game.

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2105). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the jackpots (first jackpot 30 and second jackpot 35) have been opened (the jackpot game has ended) in the jackpot game.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is determined whether or not the jackpot (first prize slot 30 or second prize slot 35) is open (S2106). If it is not open (NO in S2106), it is time (timing) to open the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35), that is, the opening time of the big hit has passed. Then, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the first round, or whether or not it is time to start the next round (next opening) after the time of the interval between rounds has elapsed (S2107).

If the judgment result of S2107 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result of S2107 is YES, it is determined whether or not the executed round corresponds to either the first round or the second round (S2108). This may be determined by using the value of the round counter for each jackpot type, or may be determined by providing a round counter that counts the number of rounds to be executed separately. If it is neither the 1st round nor the 2nd round (ie, any of the 3rd to 15th rounds) (NO in S2108), proceed to S2110 and follow the opening pattern according to the type of jackpot (see FIG. 15). The first prize-winning device 31 is operated in order to open the first prize-winning opening 30. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the first round or the second round (YES in S2108), the V validity period setting process (S2109) is performed and then the process proceeds to S2110, and the opening pattern according to the type of jackpot (see FIG. 15). ), The second prize-winning device 36 is operated in order to open the second prize-winning opening 35.

In the V validity period setting process (S2109), the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the opening of the second large winning opening 35 and for several seconds after the closing of the second large winning opening 35 in the first round or the second round. Set to the period to be judged valid (corresponding to the first period). In this embodiment, the period other than this (including during a small hit or when the special game is not executed) is the period (corresponding to the second period) in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is determined to be invalid. It is set. Here, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid means turning on the V flag based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a (specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 44) described later). (Refer to steps S2401 to S2403), and determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid means that the V flag is not turned on even if the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is detected. Is.

Here, at the timing when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a and the V flag is turned ON, the game state display 46 is set to a predetermined display mode, and the game state after the big hit game ends becomes a high probability state. Is notified. Specifically, the game status display 46 is composed of three LEDs of "a1a2a3". Then, in this embodiment, in the normal state (low probability state), the display mode is "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □" (for example, □: off, ■: on). Further, when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the big hit game and the V flag is turned ON, the display mode of "a1 ■ a2 ■ a3 ■" is set. Then, when the big hit game is completed and the game state is set to the high probability state, the display mode is "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □". Further, the lighting control timing of the game status display 46 is not limited to such timing, and even if the game ball passes through a specific area during the big hit game, the display mode of "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □" remains. , "A1 ■ a2 ■ a3 ■" may be set at the timing of transitioning to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, and "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □" may be displayed at the timing of transitioning from the high probability state to the low probability state. ..

That is, in the specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 44) described later, the V flag is turned ON only when the V passage (passage of the game ball to the specific area 39) is detected during the V valid period, and the V flag is turned on outside the V valid period (V invalid). The V flag is not turned on when the V passage is detected (during the period). When the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is ON, that is, the game state after the big hit game is set to the high probability state (game state setting process (FIG. 42, which will be described later)). By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V due to fraudulent activity, that is, the V flag is not illegally set to the high probability state.

Further, if there is a V pass at the 1st or 2R in the 15R 1st jackpot or the 2R 3rd jackpot, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is set to a high probability state, while the V passage during the small hit game. Even if there is, if the game state before the small hit game is the normal state, the game state after the small hit game is also set to the normal state, and if the game state before the small hit game is a high probability state, the small The game state after the winning game is also set to a high probability state. That is, the probability of winning or failing is not changed before and after the small hit game.

In this embodiment, in the V validity period setting process (S2109), the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is determined to be valid even when the 15R second big hit is set (first period). As another aspect, in the case of the 15R second big hit, the first period may not be set in the first and second rounds. That is, in the case of the 15R second big hit, the first R and the second R may be set in the second period. In the big hit game related to the 15R second big hit, the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is set to 0.1 seconds, which is an extremely short time, so there is a possibility that the game ball will enter the second big winning opening 35. It is extremely low, but if you set it in the second period, the V flag will not be turned on even if you should hit the ball. This makes it possible to prevent the V flag from being turned on illegally or the V flag from being turned on due to a rare entry. In this embodiment, the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is enabled in the first round or the second round, but the location of the round is not limited to this.

If the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is open in S2106 (YES in S2106), the maximum number of balls that can be entered into the big winning opening in that round is the specified maximum number of balls. It is determined whether or not (10 pieces per round in this embodiment) has been reached (S2111). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2111), it is time to close the big prize opening (timing), that is, the predetermined opening time (see FIG. 15) after opening the big winning opening. Determine if it has passed (S2112). Then, if the opening time of the big winning opening has not passed (NO in S2112), the processing is completed.

On the other hand, when the specified number of balls has been reached (YES in S2111) or when the opening time of the big winning opening has elapsed (YES in S2112), that is, one of the two round end conditions is satisfied. If this is the case, the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is closed (S2113). Then, the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2114), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2115). If it is determined that it is not "0" (NO in S2115), the process is completed to start the next round.

On the other hand, when it is determined to be "0" (YES in S2115), the jackpot ending command is set (S2116) and the jackpot ending effect is started (S2117) as the jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game. Then, the jackpot end flag is set (S2118), and the process is completed. If the round counter is a long hit (15R big hit), it will be "0" if the big winning opening is opened 15 times, and if it is a short hit (2R big hit), the big winning opening will be opened twice. When executed, it becomes "0".

If the jackpot end flag is ON in S2105 (YES in S2105), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the execution time (ending time) of the jackpot ending effect has elapsed (S2119). If the ending time has not passed (NO in S2119), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2119), after turning off the jackpot end flag (S2120), the game state setting process (S2121) described later is performed. Then, the jackpot flag is turned off (S2122), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2123), and the process is completed. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (FIG. 29).

[Game status setting process]
As shown in FIG. 42, in the game state setting process (S2121), first, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2201). The V flag is a flag that is turned on in the specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 44) described later. If the V flag is ON (YES in S2201), the probability change flag is turned ON (S2202), "140" is set in the probability change counter (S2203), the V flag is turned OFF (S2204), and the processing of S2205 is performed. move on. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is determined whether or not to set the gaming state after the end of the big hit game to the high probability state based on whether or not the V flag is turned ON in this gaming state setting process. ..

On the other hand, if the V flag is OFF (NO in S2201), the time reduction flag is turned ON (S2209), the time reduction counter is set to "100" (S2210), and the process is completed without turning the probability change flag ON. As a result, the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes a low probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). In this low-accuracy high-based state, the variation display of the special symbol is performed 100 times (the total number of variation display times of the first special symbol and the variation display count of the second special symbol is 100 times). And the next big hit will occur, and it will end when either of the conditions is satisfied. Further, the time reduction counter and the probability variation counter count the total number of times of variation display of the first special symbol and the number of variation display of the second special symbol.

In S2205, it is determined whether or not the completed jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is a 15R jackpot. Then, when it is determined that it is not a 15R jackpot, that is, it is a 2R third jackpot (NO in S2205), then the gaming state before the start of this jackpot game, that is, the gaming state when the 2R third jackpot is reached, is determined. It is determined whether or not the time is shortened (S2208). If it is determined that the time reduction state has not been achieved (NO in S2208), the process ends without turning on the time reduction flag. As a result, the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes a high probability state, a non-time saving state of the special symbol, and a low base state (that is, a high probability low base state). This high-accuracy-low-base state ends when either of the conditions that the special symbol fluctuates 140 times and that the next big hit occurs is satisfied.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S2205 that the completed jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is a 15R jackpot (YES in S2205), and in S2208, the game state when the 2R third jackpot is reached is in a time-saving state. If it is determined that the result is (YES in S2208), the time saving flag is turned ON (S2206), "140" is set in the time saving counter (S2207), and the process is completed. As a result, the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes a high probability state, a time saving state of the special symbol, and a high base state (that is, a high probability high base state). This high-accuracy high-base state ends when either of the conditions that the special symbol is variable and displayed 140 times and that the next big hit occurs is satisfied.

Further, when the 2R third big hit and the V flag is turned ON during the big hit game, it is the big hit that performs the process (S2208) of determining whether the game state before the start of the big hit game is the reduced working hours state. This is to make the operating state of the time saving function before and after the game and the operating state of the high base function the same as the small hit. If these operating states are different between the small hit and the 2R 3rd big hit, even if it is difficult to recognize which hit is due to the opening pattern of the big winning opening, which hit is determined by the subsequent operating state. Because it will be done. This makes it difficult to distinguish between the small hit and the 2R third big hit by the opening pattern of the big winning opening, and also by the operating state of the time saving function and the high base generating function that occur thereafter. If the V flag is simply ON without confirming whether the time reduction state is set, the time reduction flag may be turned ON.

[Special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 43, in the special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109), first, it is determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2301). The small hit end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening of the second big winning opening 35 has been completed in the small hit game.

If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), it is determined whether or not the second big winning opening 35 is open (S2302). If it is not open (NO in S2302), it is time (timing) to open the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35), that is, the opening time of the small hit. It is determined whether it is time to start the first opening after a lapse of time, or whether it is time to start the next opening after the time of the interval between the multiple openings has elapsed (S2303).

If the judgment result of S2303 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result of S2303 is YES, the V invalid period setting process (S2304) is performed, then the process proceeds to S2305, and the second large winning opening 35 is opened according to the small hit opening pattern (see FIG. 15). The second big prize device 36 is operated.

In the V invalid period setting process (S2304), the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalidated during the opening of the second large winning opening 35 and for several seconds after the closing of the second large winning opening 35 in the small hit game. Set to the judgment period (second period). Further, in this embodiment, a period other than the period specified in the valid period in the above-mentioned V valid period setting process (S2109) is set as an invalid period (second period). Therefore, in this V invalid period setting process, it is confirmed whether the valid period is set, that is, whether the valid period is set. Specifically, it is confirmed whether the V timer (provided in the RAM of the main control board 80) that measures the elapse of the V valid period by countdown is set to "0" (that is, the state without the valid period). do. If the V timer is not "0", set the V timer to "0". It should be noted that the V timer may be set to "0", that is, set to a state without a valid period without confirming whether or not the V timer is "0". As a result, even if the V is passed during the small hit game, if the game state before the start of the small hit game is the normal state, the game state after the end of the small hit game does not shift to the high probability state. In this embodiment, since the period other than the period specified in the valid period in the above-mentioned V valid period setting process (S2109) is the invalid period, the process of S2304 may be omitted.

If the second big winning opening 35 is open in S2302 (YES in S2302), the number of balls entered into the second big winning opening 35 during the two opening, that is, the game ball entered in the two opening. It is determined whether or not the total number of all balls has reached the specified maximum number of balls (10 in this embodiment) (S2306). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2306), it is time to close the 2nd prize opening 35, that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the 2nd prize opening 35 (FIG. 15). (See) is determined whether or not it has passed (S2307). Then, if the opening time of the second prize opening 35 has not elapsed (NO in S2307), the process is completed.

On the other hand, when the number of balls entered into the second large winning opening 35 during the two openings has reached the specified number of balls (YES in S2306), the second large winning opening 35 is closed (S2314). , Move to the small hit end processing of S2311. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2307 that the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 has elapsed (YES in S2307), the second big winning opening 35 is closed (S2308). Then, the value of the small hit open counter is decremented by 1 (S2309), and it is determined whether or not the value of the small hit open counter is "0" (S2310). If it is determined in S2310 that it is not "0" (NO in S2310), the process is terminated as it is in order to start the next opening.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S2310 that it is "0" (YES in S2310), the process proceeds to the small hit end process of S2311. In S2311, as the small hit end process for ending the small hit game, the small hit ending command is set (S2311) and the small hit ending effect is started (S2312). Then, the small hit end flag is set (S2313), and the process is completed. The opening counter for small hits becomes "0" when the second large winning opening 35 is opened twice.

In S2301, if the small hit end flag is ON (YES in S2301), since the opening of two times has been completed, it is determined whether or not the ending time of the small hit has elapsed (S2315), and the ending time. If has not passed (NO in S2315), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2315), the small hit end flag is turned off (S2316), the small hit flag is turned off (S2317), and the special figure operation status is set to "1". Set (S2318) and finish the process. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (FIG. 29).

At the start of the small hit game, the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are not switched from ON to OFF. Further, at the end of the small hit game, the game state setting process (S2121, FIG. 42) is not performed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming state is not changed before and after the execution of the small hit game.

[Specific area sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the specific area sensor detection process (S207) after the special figure operation process (S206). In the specific area sensor detection process (S207), as shown in FIG. 44, first, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401). If it is determined that there is no detection (NO in S2401), the process ends. When it is determined that there is detection in S2401 (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not it is in the V valid period (S2402). The V valid period is a period set by the V valid period setting process (S2109) in the above-mentioned special electric accessory process 1 (FIG. 41). The V validity period is set in the first and second rounds of the jackpot game.

If it is determined by S2402 that the V is valid (YES in S2402), the V flag is turned ON (S2403), and whether or not the jackpot game currently being executed is a 2R jackpot (2R third jackpot). Is determined (S2404). Then, when it is determined that it is not a 2R jackpot (NO in S2404), that is, if it is a 15R jackpot, the first V passage command is set (S2405), and the process is completed. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is a 2R jackpot (YES in S2404), the second V passage command is set (S2406), and the process ends. The CPU of the main control board 80 transmits this V passage command to the sub control board 90 at a predetermined timing, and the sub control board 90 executes a game effect in the effect symbol display area or the like according to the type of the received V pass command. ..

If it is determined by S2402 that the V valid period is not in effect (NO in S2402), the third V passage command is set (S2407) without turning on the V flag, and the process ends. The first V passage command is a command for causing the sub control board 90 to perform V passage notification control. On the other hand, the second V-passing command and the third V-passing command are commands for preventing the sub-control board 90 from performing V-passing notification control in principle. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 is a means for switching the validity / invalidity of the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 by executing such a specific area sensor detection process (S207) or V validity period setting process (S2109). Functions as (specific area state switching means).

[Reserved ball count processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the reserved ball number processing (S208) after the specific area sensor detection processing (S207). In the reserved ball number processing (S208), as shown in FIG. 45, first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read out (the number of reserved ball number). S2501). Next, the data of the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command for transmitting the reserved ball number information to the sub control board 90 or the like) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502).

[Power failure monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 20, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power failure monitoring process (S209) after the reserved ball number process (S208). In the power cutoff monitoring process (S209), as shown in FIG. 46, first, it is determined whether or not a power cutoff signal is input (S2601), and if there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is an input of a power off signal (YES in S2601), the current state of the game machine (whether it is a probability change, whether it is a hit game, some number of reserved balls, some number of remaining fluctuations of probability change / time reduction Etc.) are stored in the RAM (S2602), the power off flag is turned on (S2603), and then loop processing is performed without returning to interrupt processing (FIG. 20).

[Sub-control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 47 to 55. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub control board 90 reads out the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 47 from the ROM of the sub control board 90 and executes it. .. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) and other settings, various flags, status and counter reset are performed.

Subsequently, the S4002 determines whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub control board 90. That is, if the power off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM are not normal even if the power off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized, but due to a power failure or the like. If the power off signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM are kept normal (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. Initializing the RAM resets the values of various flags, statuses and counters. It should be noted that these S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (at the time of turning on the power), and are not executed after that.

The S4004 disables interrupts. Next, the random number seed update process is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The updated random number counter values are sequentially stored in a predetermined updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. The random numbers for determining the effect include a random number for determining the advance effect that determines the advance effect, a random number for determining the effect symbol that determines the effect symbol, and the like. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Instead of adding the random values by 1 at the time of updating, it may be added by 2 or the like. The random number for determining the effect is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (starting ball entry command) notifying that the starting ball has arrived is transmitted from the main control board 80, or a control signal notifying the start of fluctuation from the main control board 80 ( It can be used when a fluctuation start command) is transmitted, or when a fluctuation effect pattern, which will be described later, is determined. The storage location of the acquired random number for determining the effect is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90.

In this embodiment, as the random numbers for determining the advance notice effect, the random numbers for determining the display advance notice for determining the mode (whether or not to execute) of various display advance notice effects mainly performed by using the image display device 7 and the movable decorative member are mainly used. A random number for determining the movable notice for determining the mode (including the presence / absence of execution) of the movable notice effect performed using the 14 and a mode of the button effect (execution) mainly performed using the first effect button 63 and the second effect button 64. It has a random number for determining the button notice for determining (presence / absence). The mode of the movable notice effect (including the presence or absence of execution) is determined by using the acquisition value of the random number for determining the movable notice and the movable notice determination table. Further, the mode of the button advance notice effect (including the presence / absence of execution) is determined by using the acquisition value of the random number for determining the button advance notice and the button advance notice effect determination table. As the display notice effect, for example, a conversation notice showing the reliability of the big hit by the content of the dialogue, a notice image related to the content and result of the effect pattern game effect (variation display of the special symbol) being executed, etc. are produced. There are step-up notices that appear or change in stages as the symbol game effect progresses, and hold notices that suggest the existence of a specific hold such as a big hit depending on the mode of the hold display (holding symbol).

When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. Each control board (each control unit) that received the command uses various effect devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, board lamp 5a, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member 14, etc.) according to the received command. Execute the production (production design game production, special game production associated with the big hit game and the small hit game, etc.). The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently enables interrupts (S4007). After that, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4008), the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed.

[Receive interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 48, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is sent to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91. Determine if it has been entered (S4101). Then, when it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4102), and the process is completed. .. This receive interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 2 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 49, in the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process for creating switch data (edge data and level data) based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 65a and 65b is performed (S4201). .. Subsequently, a lamp data output process for outputting the lamp data created by the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is performed (S4202). Next, a drive data output process for creating and outputting drive data for driving the movable decorative member 14 (electrical drive source 14a) is performed (S4203). Then, a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 50, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the receive command analysis process described later is performed (S4301). Next, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created by the 2 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 as the switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4302). Subsequently, a switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed (S4303). After that, other processing such as creating lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of the board lamp 5a and the frame lamp 66) and updating the random number for determining the effect is executed (S4304).

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 51, in the reception command analysis process (S4301), first, it is determined whether or not the effect control microcomputer 91 has received the fluctuation start command from the main control board 80 (S4401), and the fluctuation start command is received. If it is determined (YES in S4401), the variable effect start processing (S4402) described later is performed to shift to the processing of S4403, and if it is determined that the variable start command has not been received (NO in S4401), the variable effect is produced. Move to S4403 processing without performing start processing. In S4403, it is determined whether or not the variable effect is being executed, and if it is determined that it is being executed (YES in S4403), the display advance notice effect execution process (S4404) and the movable advance notice effect execution process (S4405) described later are performed. If it is determined that the process is not being executed (NO in S4403), the process shifts to the S4406 process without performing the display notice effect execution process and the movable notice effect execution process. In S4406, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4406), and if it is determined that a fluctuation stop command has been received (YES in S4406), the effect symbol is stopped and displayed to display the variation effect. Perform variable effect end processing to end (S4407). On the other hand, if it is determined in S4406 that the fluctuation stop command has not been received (NO in S4406), the process shifts to the processing of S4408 without performing the fluctuation effect end processing. The variable effect refers to various effects performed according to the variable display of the special symbol.

Subsequently, in the S4408, it is determined whether or not the opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4408), and if it is determined that the opening command has been received (YES in the S4408), a special game (big hit game or small hit game). ), The special game effect selection process for selecting the pattern (effect mode) of the special game effect to be executed is performed (S4409). The special game effect includes at least the opening effect performed during the opening period before the opening of the big winning opening accompanying the start of the special game, and during the opening of the large winning opening and during the interval (between rounds) between the opening and opening. Includes post-start production and execution. Next, when it is determined whether or not the ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4410 in FIG. 52) and when it is determined that the ending command has been received (YES in S4410), the pattern of the special game end effect and the special game Performs an ending effect selection process to select the type of effect mode after the end (S4411). On the other hand, if it is determined in S4408 that the opening command has not been received (NO in S4408), the process proceeds to S4410 without performing the special game effect selection process. If it is determined in S4410 that the ending command has not been received (NO in S4410), the process proceeds to S4412 without performing the ending effect selection process.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the first V passage command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4412), and if it is determined that the first V passage command has been received (YES in S4412), the V passage notification command is set (S4412). 4413), shift to the processing of S4414. The first V passage command is a command from the main control board 80 to notify the sub control board 90 that the game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the V valid period in the 15R first jackpot. When the V-passage notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 (image control unit) or the like by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 reads predetermined image information from the ROM of the image control board 100. Then, characters such as "V pass!" Are displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. As a result, the player is notified that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 and the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes a high probability state. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4412 that the first V passage command has not been received (NO in S4412), the process proceeds to S4414 without setting the V passage notification command.

It should be noted that displaying the character "V passage!" Is one of the V passage notification modes, and other display contents (for example, displaying an object image imitating the character "V" or "probability change GET" is displayed. The passage of V may be notified by displaying the character of (such as displaying the character of). As a result, it is possible to notify the player that the game state after the big hit game (special game) being executed will be a high probability state.

Subsequently, in S4414, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the second V pass command (set by S2406) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4413), and determines that the second V pass command has not been received. If this is the case (NO in S4414), the process proceeds to S4415 and it is determined whether or not the 3V pass command has been received (S4415). Then, in both cases when it is determined that the second V passage command has been received by S4414 (YES in S4414) and when it is determined that the third V passage command has been received in S4415 (YES in S4415), the V passage is not notified. Set the command (S4416) and move to the processing of S4417. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4415 that the third V passage command has not been received (NO in S4415), the process proceeds to S4417 without setting the V passage non-notification command. In S4417, as other processing, processing based on a reception command other than the above-mentioned command (for example, a normal symbol fluctuation start command or a normal symbol fluctuation stop command) is performed, and the processing is completed. Here, the second V passage command is a command from the main control board 80 to notify the sub control board 90 that the game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the V valid period in the 2R third big hit. The third V passage command is a command from the main control board 80 to notify the sub control board 90 that the game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the V invalid period such as during a small hit.

When the V-passing non-notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 or the like by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 displays "V-passing!" Or the like on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Display control is performed on a screen in which no character indicating that the vehicle has passed V is displayed (that is, a screen in which there is no notification of passage of V). In other words, it is a V-passage non-notification mode. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the gaming ball passes through the specific area 39 in the 2R third big hit or small hit, that is not notified to the player.

It should be noted that the command set in the above-mentioned specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 44) may be limited to the first V pass command, and the second V pass command and the third V pass command may not be set. In this case, the received command analysis process (S4301) does not execute the above-mentioned S4414 to S4416. Even with this configuration, the pachinko gaming machine can be configured to notify the player only when the V has passed during the V valid period in the 15R first jackpot. That is, it is not necessary to set a command (V-passage non-notification command) when the effect for notifying V-passage is not performed. However, it is possible to increase the stability of the image control by setting a command and controlling the image control board 100 based on the command as in the present embodiment.

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the variable effect start processing (S4402) executed by the reception command analysis processing (S4301) will be described. As shown in FIG. 53, in the variable effect start process (S4402), first, in S4501, the effect control microcomputer 91 acquires various effect decision random numbers such as a random number for determining the advance effect effect and a random number for determining the effect symbol. Perform random number processing (S4501). In this embodiment, the processing of S4501 is performed at the timing when the fluctuation start command is received from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from each random number. Based on the acquired values, the advance notice effect to be executed, the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, the mode of the effect pattern game effect to be executed, and the like are determined by the advance notice effect setting process (S4506) described later.

Next, in S4502, the fluctuation start command is analyzed by the effect control microcomputer 91 (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern designation command (information for designating a variation pattern) that specifies a variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The information for designating the variation pattern includes the variation pattern information (P1 to P17) shown in FIG. 17, the game state information for designating the current gaming state, the first special symbol hit / miss determination or the second special symbol hit / fail determination. The determination result of the above, the symbol information for designating the hit type, and the like are included (see FIG. 17). The variation pattern information, the game state information, the symbol information, and the like can be used in other processes other than the variation effect start process to be executed thereafter.

Next, in S4503, the effect control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4503). The mode status is for determining the effect mode to be executed. The mode status is any value from "1" to "5", and each value is assigned to the effect modes A to E.

Here, the effect mode is an aspect of the effect in the image display device 7, and if the effect mode is different, a part or all of the effect modes of the game effect such as the advance notice effect and the reach effect are different. Specifically, the images displayed on the image display device 7 are different, such as different characters, items, and background images, and the effect symbol game effect can be executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode. Further, when a plurality of game effects (notice effect, reach effect, etc.) are provided, different game effects may be executed depending on the effect mode. In this embodiment, the effect mode A is executed when the low accuracy low base state is controlled, the effect mode B is executed when the effect mode B is controlled to the low accuracy high base state, and the effect mode C is the high accuracy high state. Executed when controlled to the base state. Therefore, by confirming which of the production modes A to C, the player can grasp the current gaming state.

Further, the effect mode D or the effect mode E is executed when the high accuracy low base state or the low accuracy low base state is controlled. Therefore, when the effect mode is D or E, even if the player confirms the effect mode, he / she can grasp whether the probability state of the special symbol winning / failing determination is in the high probability state or the low probability state (normal state). It's difficult to do. In that sense, the effect modes D and E can be said to be probability non-notification modes.

Next, in the S4504, for determining a variable effect pattern (also referred to as “effect pattern”) for the image display device 7, the board lamp 5a, the movable decorative member 14, etc. controlled by the effect control microcomputer 91. Set the table (S4504). For example, although not shown, as one of the tables for determining the variation effect pattern, a movable advance notice determination table to be used from the movable advance notice determination table is set based on the variation pattern designation command received from the main control unit 80. Further, although not shown, an effect symbol variation mode determination table for determining an effect symbol variation mode (a mode of the effect symbol game effect), and various display notice effects such as the above-mentioned conversation notice and step display notice. A display notice decision table, etc. for determining is also set.

Next, in S4505, based on the variation effect pattern table set in S4504, a variation effect pattern that matches the specified variation pattern and corresponds to the effect mode indicated by the referenced mode status is selected (S4505). Specifically, as the variation effect pattern, first, the variation mode of the effect symbol displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (the mode of the effect symbol game effect) is determined. As a result, in the effect symbol game effect, when the reach effect is executed (reach-attached effect symbol game effect) and when the character effect performed using a specific character is executed (character effect symbol game effect), the reach effect or the character When the effect is not executed (reach no effect pattern game effect) is set.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, super reach B, super reach C, and characters are used as variations of the effect symbols. The effect is set, and the S4505 determines which of these effects is to be performed or which of these effects is not performed (this is also referred to as "normal variation") based on the effect symbol variation mode determination table. Will be done. Then, when the reach effect symbol game effect is executed, any reach effect is set based on the variation pattern designation command and the effect symbol variation mode determination table.

Here, when the super reach effect is executed as the game effect, it is set so that the possibility of a big hit is higher than the case where the normal reach effect is executed. That is, it can be said that the super reach effect is a game effect with higher reliability (possibility of becoming a big hit) than the reach (normal reach) effect.

Next, the S4506 performs setting processing such as advance notice production. In the advance notice effect setting process (S4506), based on the effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the advance notice determination table set in S4504, among the variable effect patterns, mainly any of the display advance notice types is displayed. It is determined whether to execute the display notice effect, or which of the movable notice types is to be executed. In addition, an effect symbol to be stopped and displayed (also referred to as a "stop effect symbol") is determined. These processes (S4505 and S4506) determine the variation effect pattern.

Next, in S4507, a variable effect start command for starting an effect symbol game effect or the like is set based on the variable effect pattern selected in S4505 and S4506 (S4507), and the variable effect start process is terminated. Further, when the variable effect start command set in S4507 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 outputs a predetermined effect image from the ROM of the image control board 100. After reading out and performing the effect symbol game effect on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the button advance notice effect process is performed on the S4508.

The effect symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the effect symbol game effect is doublet of an odd number such as "777" when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is 15R first big hit, and when it is 15R second big hit. Is doublet with an even numbered symbol such as "666". In addition, when one of the three production symbols such as "787" is out of reach, one of the three production symbols is different from the other production symbols, and when it is out of reach, three productions such as "635" are produced. At least one of the symbols has a different effect design from the other effect symbols, and a different pattern is selected. Further, in the case of the 2R 3rd big hit and the small hit, a predetermined chance eye such as "135" or a dedicated symbol for the 2R 3rd big hit and the small hit such as "3 ☆ 3" may be stopped and displayed. That is, the same effect symbol is stopped and displayed at the time of the 2R third big hit and at the time of the small hit. Therefore, the player cannot determine whether the 2R 3rd specific big hit or the small hit is obtained only by checking the stopped display of the effect symbol. The above-mentioned stop display mode of the effect symbol is an example, and when a big hit occurs, what is stopped and displayed as the stop effect symbol can be appropriately changed.

[Button notice production processing]
Next, the button advance notice effect processing (S4508) executed in the variation effect start process (S4402) will be described. As shown in FIG. 54, in the button advance notice effect processing (S4508), first, among the effect determination random numbers acquired in S4501 in S4701, the value of the button advance notice determination random number related to the button advance notice effect and the fluctuation pattern random number are used. Based on the fluctuation patterns P1 to P17, it is determined which of the plurality of button notice effects is to be executed, or whether the button notice effect is not executed (S4701; button notice effect determination). For this determination, for example, a button advance notice effect determination table as shown in FIG. 55 is referred to. As described above, the button advance notice effect is a notice effect mainly performed by using the first effect button 63 and the second effect button 64. In this embodiment, in addition to the first effect button 63, the second effect button 64 provided on the handle 168 is also used for the advance notice effect, so that the taste of the game effect is further enhanced.

The random number for button advance notice determination in this embodiment has a random number range of 0 to 99, and depending on the value of the acquired button advance notice determination random number, the button advance notice effect based on any of the plurality of button effect advance notice types is performed. Decide whether to execute or not to execute the button notice effect. For example, when the fluctuation pattern information specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is P1, P2, P9, P10, P11 (variation pattern P1, P2, P9, P10, P11), the value of the acquired button notice determination random number. When is "0 to 9" (selection probability: 10%), the first effect button 63 repeatedly blinks in green and turns off at a predetermined timing (hereinafter, also referred to as "green blink"), and the first 2 The effect button 64 keeps turning off without emitting light (no light emission) (hereinafter, also referred to as “button notice A”) is executed. Further, when the value of the acquired random number for determining the button notice is "10 to 89" (selection probability: 80%), the first effect button 63 repeatedly blinks in red and turns off at a predetermined timing (hereinafter,). "Blinking red") is performed, and the second effect button 64 blinks green (hereinafter, also referred to as "button notice B"). Further, when the acquired value of the button advance notice determination random number is "90 to 99" (selection probability: 10%), the first effect button 63 has seven colors (red → orange → yellow → green → light blue → light blue → for a predetermined time. Light emission that repeats discoloration (hereinafter also referred to as "discoloration light emission") by repeating color change (change over time such as blue → purple → red → ...) is performed, and the second effect button 64 blinks red (hereinafter also referred to as "button notice C"). Will be executed. When the fluctuation patterns are P1, P2, P9, P10, and P11, there is no case where the button advance notice effect is not executed.

Further, for example, when the fluctuation pattern information specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is P3, P12 (variation pattern P3, P12), the value of the acquired button notice determination random number is "0 to 19" (selection probability: When the value is 20%), the button notice A is executed, and when the value of the acquired random number for determining the button notice is "20 to 79" (selection probability: 60%), the button notice B is executed and the acquired button notice B is executed. When the value of the random number for determination is "80 to 99" (selection probability: 20%), the button notice C is executed. Even when the fluctuation patterns are P3 and P12, there is no case where the button advance notice effect is not executed.

Further, for example, when the fluctuation pattern information specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is P4, P13 (variation pattern P4, P13), the value of the acquired button notice determination random number is "0 to 29" (selection probability: When it is 30%), the button notice A is executed, and when the value of the acquired random number for determining the button notice is "30 to 69" (selection probability: 40%), the button notice B is executed and the acquired button notice is decided. When the value of the random number is "70 to 99" (selection probability: 30%), the button notice C is executed. Even when the fluctuation patterns P4 and P13 are used, there is no case where the button advance notice effect is not executed.

As described above, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern information corresponds to "big hit" (P1, P2, P3, P9, P10, P11, P12) and "small hit" (P4, P13). In that case, the button notice effect is performed by the first effect button 63 and the second effect button 64. The lighting of the first effect button 63 and the second effect button 64 constituting the effect button device 160 is the electrical drive source 71 and the first button lamp that received the command set and output by S4704 described later. It is done by 73 and the second button lamp 74.

On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern information is P7, P8, P16, P17 (variation pattern P7, P8, P16, P17), the button advance notice effect is not executed. Since the determination result of the above-mentioned special symbol hit / fail determination corresponds to "missing", these fluctuation pattern information is based on the first effect button 63 and the second effect button 64 regardless of the value of the acquired random number for determining the button notice. There is no button notice effect (value of random number for button notice determination "0 to 99" (selection probability: 100%)). Further, even when the fluctuation pattern information is P5, P6, P14, P15 (variation pattern P5, P6, P14, P15), the value of the acquired button advance notice determination random number is "90 to 99" (selection probability: When it is 10%), there is no button notice effect by the first effect button 63 or the second effect button 64. However, when the value of the random number for determining the button notice is "0 to 89" (selection probability: 90%), the above-mentioned button notice A is executed.

Returning to the explanation of the button advance notice effect process (S4508) shown in FIG. 54, it is determined in S4702 whether or not the button advance notice effect is executed as a result of the determination by S4701, and it is determined that the button advance notice effect is executed. If (YES in S4702), move to the processing of S4703. On the other hand, if it is determined that the button advance notice effect is not executed (NO in S4702), the process ends. In S4703, the button notice effect (button notice A, button notice B, or button notice C) to be executed is set, and the button notice effect start command is set (S4704), and the process is completed. As a result, the first effect button 63 performs the button notice A, the button notice B, and the button notice C as described above.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the effect button unit 161 having the first effect button 63 and the second effect button 64 capable of receiving the input accompanying the progress of the game effect can be attached to the mounting plate 181. The front frame 51 provided on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a mounting plate 181 capable of supporting the effect button unit 161. Therefore, the effect button unit 161 is fixed to the front frame 51 by screwing the main frame 164 and the mounting plate 181 with screws 187. As a result, for example, the player pushes the first effect button 63 or the second effect button 64 with an excessive force, or pulls or pushes the handle 168 in the front-back direction or the left-right direction to cause a large physical effect on the effect button unit 161. Even if a heavy load is applied, the load can be transmitted to the mounting plate 181 via the main frame 164. Therefore, for example, even if a large force is input to the effect button unit 161 by the operation of the first effect button 63 or the second effect button 64 by the player, such force is applied via the main frame 164 and the mounting plate 181. It becomes possible to escape to the front frame 51. Therefore, even if the case (upper case 162 and lower case 163) of the effect button unit 161 is made of a resin such as acrylic resin or ABS resin, it is possible to suppress physical damage to the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the effect button unit 161 is fixed to the front frame 51 by screwing the main frame 164 and the mounting plate 181 with screws 187. This makes it possible to easily attach the effect button unit 161 to the front frame 51 or remove it from the front frame 51. Therefore, the assembly work in the manufacturing process of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be facilitated. In addition, it is possible to facilitate the replacement work of the effect button unit 161 at the time of maintenance.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the mounting plate 181 fixed to the front frame 51 is connected to the main body frame 52. This makes it possible to transmit the load to the main frame 52 via the main frame 164 and the mounting plate 181 even if a large physical load is applied to the effect button unit 161. Therefore, for example, a large force input to the effect button unit 161 by the operation of the first effect button 63 or the second effect button 64 by the player can be released to the main body frame 52 in addition to the front frame 51. .. Therefore, it is possible to further suppress the physical damage of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the main frame 164 has a subframe 165 attached to the upper side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the effect button unit 161 (upper case 162 and lower case 163), and the main frame 164. Is screwed to the mounting plate 181. As a result, when the load input by the operation of the first effect button 63 or the second effect button 64 by the player is larger on the upper side of the pachinko game machine 1 than on the lower side of the pachinko game machine 1. , The load can be transmitted to the main frame 164 and the mounting plate 181 via the subframe 165. Therefore, for example, even if a large force is input above the effect button unit 161 (upper case 162 and lower case 163) by the operation of the first effect button 63 or the second effect button 64 by the player, such force is applied. Also, it becomes possible to escape to the front frame 51 via the main frame 164 and the mounting plate 181. Therefore, it is possible to further suppress the physical damage of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the effect button unit 161 has a handle 168 projecting so as to be gripped by the player. When such a handle 168 is provided, a physical load due to an operation by the player is more likely to be applied to the effect button unit 161 than when the handle 168 is not provided. However, even if the player holding the handle 168 inputs a force to the effect unit by moving the handle 168 in the front-rear direction or the left-right direction, the effect unit still has the main frame 164 and the mounting plate 181. Is fixed to the front frame 51 by screwing, so that the force input so can be released to the front frame 51 via the main frame 164 and the mounting plate 181. Therefore, even in the pachinko gaming machine 1 having such a handle 168, physical damage can be suppressed. Further, by screwing the main frame 164, the sub frame 165, and the mounting plate 181 to each other, the rigidity of the metal itself prevents the physical damage of the resin upper case 162 and lower case 163, which are lower in rigidity than the metal. It becomes possible to do.

That is, by connecting (connecting) the main frame 164, the sub frame 165, the mounting plate 181 and the front frame 51, or by connecting (connecting) the main frame 164, the sub frame 165, the mounting plate 181 and the main body frame 52. , The load input by the operation of the effect button unit 161 by the player can be released (distributed) to the front frame 51 and the main body frame 52. Further, by connecting (connecting) the main frame 164, the sub frame 165, and the mounting plate 181, the resin case (upper case 162 and lower case 163) having a lower rigidity than the metal is damaged due to the rigidity of the metal itself. And damage can be prevented.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the main frame 164 has a handle holder 167 for fixing the base end side (or near the middle between the tip end side and the base end side) of the handle 168. As a result, as described above, it is possible to execute a game effect with a high degree of taste. Further, since the base end side of such a handle 168 is fixed to the main frame 164 by the handle holder 167, it is possible to increase the mechanical bond strength to the main frame 164. Therefore, the force input from the handle 168 to the effect button unit 161 can be more effectively released to the front frame 51 via the main frame 164 and the mounting plate 181.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the main frame 164, the subframe 165, the mounting plate 181 and the front frame 51 and the main body frame 52, including the handle 168, are made of metal such as iron, stainless steel, and aluminum. Moreover, these are connected (connected). As a result, for example, as compared with the case where the case (upper case 162 and lower case 163) of the effect button device 160 is directly screwed and fixed to the mounting plate 181 without providing the main frame 164 or the sub frame 165. , The rigidity from the handle 168 to the mounting plate 181 is increased. Therefore, for example, the player operates the second effect button 64 while applying a force to the handle 168 in the front-rear direction or the left-right direction, or simply pushes or pulls the handle 168 in the front-back direction or the left-right direction. However, it is possible to prevent the effect button device 160 and the pachinko gaming machine 1 from being damaged. Further, the portability of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved by the operator holding or grasping the handle 168 at the time of transportation, installation, replacement, etc. of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

[Other Aspect 1]
As shown in FIG. 56, a connecting plate 171 that mechanically connects the lower end portions 168b of the handles 168 protruding from the lower case 163 may be attached. In this case, a male screw portion to which the nut 173 can be screwed is formed on the lower end portion 168b of the handle 168, and the bottom portion 163a of the lower case 163 and the connecting plate 171 are narrowed in cooperation with the screwed nut 173. A possible flange 168d is formed near the lower end 168b of the handle 168. As a result, the two handles 168 are mechanically connected to each other at their lower ends 168b via the connecting plate 171. Therefore, both handles 168 are connected to each other by such a connecting plate 171 in addition to the handle holder 167. Is also mechanically fixed. Therefore, even in the pachinko gaming machine 1 having such a handle 168, physical damage can be further suppressed.

[Other aspect 2]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main frame 164 is configured to cover almost the entire peripheral wall portion 163b of the lower case 163 from its surroundings (see FIG. 7 and the like), but as shown in FIG. 57, for example. In the peripheral wall portion 163b on the front side of the lower case 163, a notch portion 164k'that can form a front wall portion 164a'that can cover the lower end of the lower case 163 in a band shape is formed in substantially the same manner as the subframe 165. Good (the only difference from the effect button device 160 of the above-described embodiment is the front wall portion 164a'and the notch portion 164k' forming the front wall portion 164a'). As a result, the main frame 164 has a front wall portion 164a'attached to the lower side of the gaming machine 1 of the effect button unit 161 and a subframe 165 attached to the upper side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The wall portion 164a'is screwed to the mounting plate 181 with screws 187.

As a result, the load input by the operation of the first effect button 63 and the second effect button 64 by the player is compared to the lower side of the game machine 1 of the effect button unit 161 (upper case 162 and lower case 163). When the upper side of the machine 1 is larger, the load can be transmitted to the main frame 164 and the mounting plate 181 via the subframe 165. Therefore, for example, even if a large force is input above the effect button unit 161 (upper case 162 and lower case 163) by the operation of the first effect button 63 or the second effect button 64 by the player, such force is applied. Also, it becomes possible to escape to the front frame 51 via the main frame 164 and the mounting plate 181.

[Other Aspect 3]
In the other aspect 2 described above, the effect button device 160 forms a notch portion 164k'so that the lower end of the lower case 163 can be covered in a band shape to form a front wall portion 164a' (see FIG. 57). ), For example, as shown in FIG. 58, a subframe 175 capable of covering the lower end of the lower case 163 in a band shape is configured separately from the main frame 164 like the subframe 165, and a screw 166 can be inserted. Mounting portions 175a having various through holes may be configured at both ends of the subframe 175. In this case, it is necessary to form a female screw hole (not shown) in which the mounting portion 175a of the subframe 175 can be screwed with the screw 166 at the lower ends of the rear wall portion 164b of the main frame 164 on both ends in the longitudinal direction. This makes it possible to simplify the configuration of the mainframe 164'as compared to the mainframe 164 shown in FIG. 57. Therefore, for example, from the ease of processing, it is possible to suppress physical damage while reducing the product cost of the effect button device 260.

[others]
In both the above-described embodiment and other aspects 1 and 2, the mechanical connection between the main frame 164 and the mounting plate 181 is established, and the screw 187 penetrating the through hole 181e of the mounting plate 181 is the mounting portion of the main frame 164. This was made possible by screwing into the female screw hole of 164c. In addition, for example, a claw portion is formed on either one of the main frame 164 and the mounting plate 181, and a hole or groove portion to which the claw portion can be locked is formed on the other one, and the two are engaged with each other. May enable mechanical connection between the mainframe 164 and the mounting plate 181. This eliminates the need to use a separate component such as the screw 187, so that it is possible to reduce the product cost and maintenance cost by reducing the number of components, for example. Further, depending on the configuration of the claw portion and the hole portion or the groove portion, the main frame 164 and the mounting plate 181 can be easily engaged and separated, and the effect button unit 161 can be easily attached to and detached from the mounting plate 181.

Further, in the configuration of the above-described embodiment, a variable entry port that can be changed into a state in which the game ball can enter and a state in which the game ball cannot enter, and a first hit / fail determination or It is possible to provide a special game execution means capable of executing a special game in which the variable entry opening (large winning opening) is in a state where the ball can be entered when the result of the second hit / fail determination is a hit. Further, the "starting port" may be a variable starting port that can be changed into the first aspect and the second aspect in which the possibility of entering the game ball is higher than that of the first aspect, and the "starting port" is The variable starting port may be provided separately. Further, there are a first game state in which the frequency of entry of the game ball into the variable start port is a predetermined frequency, and a second game state in which the frequency of entry of the game ball into the variable start port is higher than that in the first game state. It is possible to provide a game state setting means to be set in. Here, it is assumed that 0 is included in the "predetermined frequency".

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the number of times the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening is opened in one round is set to one, but the number of times the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening is opened in one round is set. It may be multiple times or may have different open count rounds.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the control process of preferentially digesting the second special figure hold over the first special figure hold, the so-called special figure 2 priority control process, is not limited to this, but the first special figure hold is not limited to this. May be a control process that gives priority to the second special figure hold, that is, a so-called special figure 1 priority control process. In addition, no priority is set for the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold, and the oldest memorized one of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold is digested in order. It may be a control procedure, that is, a control process of so-called entry order (memory order) digestion.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine having a specific region 39 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination is obtained without having the specific region 39 in the large winning opening. Needless to say, it can be applied to a type of gaming machine in which it is determined whether or not a high-probability state is given after the end of a big hit game only by (the type of the big hit symbol displayed stopped). Based on the fact that a big hit is achieved (the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed by the big hit symbol), this type of gaming machine, the pachinko gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and other machines are used. A type of gaming machine is also included. In addition, it is a type of pachinko gaming machine that does not have a probability setting means (no high probability state), has a specific area inside, and is in a state where a game ball can enter and a game ball can enter. It is equipped with a large winning opening that can be changed to an impossible entry impossible state, and the large winning opening is in a state where it can be entered for a predetermined time when the result of the hit / fail judgment based on the entry to the starting opening is a small hit. When a game ball enters the big winning opening that is ready for a ball and the game ball passes through a specific area, it becomes a big hit and a big hit game is executed, and it can also be applied to pachinko gaming machines to which predetermined benefits are given. .. This pachinko gaming machine is a so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine, and when the result of the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the starting port becomes a big hit, the big hit game is executed without requiring passage to a specific area. In addition, as a privilege, it is possible to generate a high base state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the starting port is increased. It is also possible to have a first starting port and a second starting port to generate a high base state in which the frequency of entering the ball into the second starting port is increased. The present invention is applicable to all of these types of gaming machines.

[others]
Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 for solving the above-mentioned problems is
An input unit that can accept input as the game effect progresses, and an effect unit that has a first metal frame that can be attached to a predetermined attachment unit.
It is provided with a front frame provided on the front side of the gaming machine and having a second metal frame capable of supporting the effect unit.
The effect unit is characterized in that it is fixed to the front frame by screw-fastening the first metal frame and the second metal frame.

According to such a gaming machine, an effect unit having an input unit capable of receiving an input accompanying the progress of a game effect has a first metal frame that can be attached to a predetermined attachment unit. Further, the front frame provided on the front side of the gaming machine has a second metal frame capable of supporting the effect unit. Then, the effect unit is fixed to the front frame by screwing the first metal frame and the second metal frame. As a result, even if a large physical load is applied to the effect unit, the load can be transmitted to the second metal frame via the first metal frame. Therefore, for example, even if a large force is input to the effect unit by the operation of the input unit by the player, such force can be released to the front frame via the first metal frame and the second metal frame. Become.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1.
The second metal frame is characterized in that it is connected to a third metal frame provided on the back side of the front frame.

According to such a gaming machine, the second metal frame is connected to a third metal frame provided on the back side of the front frame. As a result, even if a large physical load is applied to the effect unit, the load can be transmitted to the third metal frame via the first metal frame and the second metal frame. Therefore, for example, a large force input to the effect unit by the operation of the input unit by the player can be released to the third metal frame in addition to the front frame.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 or Reference Invention 1-2.
The first metal frame is
It has a main frame attached to the lower side of the gaming machine of the main body of the effect unit, and a sub-frame attached to the upper side of the gaming machine of the main body.
The main frame is characterized in that it is screwed to the second metal frame.

According to such a gaming machine, the first metal frame is a main frame attached to a position on the lower side of the gaming machine of the main body of the production unit and a sub-frame attached to a position on the upper side of the gaming machine of the main body. And have. Then, the main frame is screwed to the second metal frame. As a result, when the load input by the operation of the input unit by the player is larger on the upper side of the gaming machine than on the lower side of the gaming machine of the main body, the load is first applied via the sub-frame. It becomes possible to transmit to the metal frame and the second metal frame. Therefore, for example, even if a large force is input above the main body of the effect unit by the operation of the input unit by the player, such a force is also applied to the front frame via the first metal frame and the second metal frame. It will be possible to escape to.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 1-1 to Reference Invention 1-3.
The effect unit is characterized by having a grip portion that is projected so that the player can grip it.

According to such a gaming machine, the effect unit has a grip portion that is projected so that the player can grip it. When such a grip portion is provided, a physical load due to an operation by the player is more likely to be applied to the effect unit as compared with the case where the grip portion is not provided. However, even if the player who grips such a grip portion inputs a force to the effect unit by moving the grip portion in the front-rear direction or the left-right direction, the effect unit still has the first metal frame and the second metal. By screwing the frame to the front frame, the force is fixed to the front frame, so that the force input so can be released to the front frame via the first metal frame and the second metal frame.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-5 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4.
The first metal frame is characterized by having a grip portion fixing portion for fixing the base end side of the grip portion.

According to such a gaming machine, the first metal frame has a grip portion fixing portion for fixing the base end side of the grip portion. As a result, since the base end side of such a grip portion is fixed to the first metal frame by the grip portion fixing portion, it is possible to increase the mechanical bond strength to the first metal frame. Therefore, the force input from the grip portion to the effect unit can be more effectively released to the front frame via the first metal frame and the second metal frame.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 for solving the above-mentioned problems is
An effect unit that performs a predetermined game effect, and an effect unit having a first metal frame that can be attached to the predetermined attachment part.
It is provided with a front frame provided on the front side of the game machine and having a second metal frame capable of supporting the effect unit.
It is a gaming machine that can proceed with a predetermined gaming production in the production department.
The effect unit is characterized in that it is fixed to the front frame by screw-fastening the first metal frame and the second metal frame.

According to such a gaming machine, the effect unit has a first metal frame that can be attached to a predetermined attachment portion. Further, the front frame provided on the front side of the gaming machine has a second metal frame capable of supporting the effect unit. Then, the effect unit is fixed to the front frame by screwing the first metal frame and the second metal frame. As a result, even if a large physical load is applied to the effect unit, the load can be transmitted to the second metal frame via the first metal frame. Therefore, for example, even if a large force is input to the effect unit by an operation by a player or the like, such force can be released to the front frame via the first metal frame and the second metal frame.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 for solving the above-mentioned problems is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1.
The effect unit is provided at a substantially central portion in the left-right width direction of the front frame.
The game medium storage dish provided on the front frame is characterized in that it is located on the side of the effect unit.

According to such a gaming machine, the effect unit is provided at a substantially central portion in the left-right width direction of the front frame. Further, the game medium storage plate provided on the front frame is located on the side of the effect unit. As a result, even if the effect unit is provided at the center of the front frame in the left-right width direction, the game medium storage dish can be provided on the side of the effect unit while avoiding the effect unit. As a result, even if the effect unit is provided at the center of the front frame in the left-right width direction, the game medium storage dish does not get in the way.

Further, the gaming machine of the reference invention 2-3 for solving the above-mentioned problems is the gaming machine described in the reference invention 2-1 or the reference invention 2-2.
The second metal frame is characterized in that it is connected to a third metal frame provided on the back side of the front frame.

According to such a gaming machine, the second metal frame is connected to a third metal frame provided on the back side of the front frame. As a result, even if a large physical load is applied to the effect unit, the load can be transmitted to the third metal frame via the first metal frame and the second metal frame. Therefore, for example, a large force input to the effect unit by an operation by a player or the like can be released to the third metal frame in addition to the front frame.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-4 for solving the above-mentioned problems is the gaming machine according to any one of Reference Invention 2-1 to Reference Invention 2-3.
The first metal frame is
It has a main frame attached to the lower side of the gaming machine of the main body of the effect unit, and a sub-frame attached to the upper side of the gaming machine of the main body.
The main frame is characterized in that it is screwed to the second metal frame.

According to such a gaming machine, the first metal frame has a main frame attached to the lower side of the gaming machine of the main body of the effect unit and a sub-frame attached to the upper side of the gaming machine of the main body. Then, the main frame is screwed to the second metal frame. As a result, when the load input by the operation by the player is larger on the upper side of the gaming machine than on the lower side of the gaming machine in the main body, the load is transferred to the first metal frame via the sub-frame. And it becomes possible to transmit to the second metal frame. Therefore, for example, even if a large force is input above the main body of the effect unit by an operation by a player or the like, such a force is also released to the front frame via the first metal frame and the second metal frame. Will be possible.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-5 for solving the above-mentioned problems is the gaming machine according to any one of Reference Invention 2-1 to Reference Invention 2-4.
The effect unit is characterized by having a grip portion that is projected so that the player can grip it.

According to such a gaming machine, the effect unit has a grip portion that is projected so that the player can grip it. When such a grip portion is provided, a physical load due to an operation by the player is more likely to be applied to the effect unit as compared with the case where the grip portion is not provided. However, even if the player who grips such a grip portion inputs a force to the effect unit by moving the grip portion in the front-rear direction or the left-right direction, the effect unit still has the first metal frame and the second metal. By screwing the frame to the front frame, the force is fixed to the front frame, so that the force input so can be released to the front frame via the first metal frame and the second metal frame.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-6 for solving the above-mentioned problems is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-5.
The first metal frame is characterized by having a grip portion fixing portion for fixing the base end side of the grip portion.

According to such a gaming machine, the first metal frame has a grip portion fixing portion for fixing the base end side of the grip portion. As a result, since the base end side of such a grip portion is fixed to the first metal frame by the grip portion fixing portion, it is possible to increase the mechanical bond strength to the first metal frame. Therefore, the force input from the grip portion to the effect unit can be more effectively released to the front frame via the first metal frame and the second metal frame.

1 Pachinko game machine, 2 game board, 3 game area, 52 main body frame (third metal frame), 63 first effect button (input part), 64 second effect button (input part), 65a first effect button detection switch (Input unit), 65b 2nd effect button detection switch (input unit), 62 surplus ball tray (game medium storage plate), 160 effect button device, 161 effect button unit (effect unit), 162 upper case (main body), 163 Lower case (main body), 164 main frame (first metal frame), 164a front wall part (main frame), 164a'front wall part (main frame), 165 sub frame (secondary frame), 167 handle holder (grasping) Part fixing part), 168 handle (grip part), 168b lower end part (base end), 171 connecting plate, 175 subframe (subframe), 181 mounting plate (second metal frame, predetermined mounting part), 183 reinforcing member ..

Claims (1)

A rod-shaped member provided with an input means capable of input by a player, and an effect unit having a first metal frame that can be attached to a predetermined mounting portion.
A front frame provided on the front side of the gaming machine and having a second metal frame capable of supporting the effect unit in a state where the effect unit is mounted, and a front frame.
A main body frame provided on the rear side of the gaming machine with respect to the front frame,
A reinforcing member provided below the second metal frame and connected to the second metal frame is provided.
The production unit is
The main body is fixed to the front frame by screw fastening the first metal frame and the second metal frame , and the reinforcing member is screwed to the main body frame without being connected to the front frame. Also fixed to the frame,
The rod-shaped member is
A grip portion gripped by a player and the input means are provided on one end side of the rod-shaped member protruding upward from the effect unit, and the input means is provided at the upper end portion of the rod-shaped member, and the second metal frame is provided. The other end of the rod-shaped member is fixed to the first metal frame in a state where the other end of the rod-shaped member is inserted into the insertion hole formed in the rod-shaped member.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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