JP2008220792A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having fun and game properties with high novelty. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is composed of: a game value granting means for granting a game value to the player when predetermined conditions set beforehand are satisfied; and a game value determining means for determining the dimensions of the game value granted to the player by the game value granting means, based on the number of game balls entering a specific prize winning port set in a game region, during a predetermined duration. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a slot machine or a pachinko machine.

  Conventionally, a game machine such as a pachinko machine has a start area where game balls can be won in the game area of the game board, and a symbol display unit that can display a plurality of symbols in a variable manner. When the symbol on the symbol display unit fluctuates for a predetermined time and the symbol after the change becomes a specific mode that is a combination of specific symbols determined in advance, the variable winning means is opened for a predetermined time, which is advantageous to the player. A game state is generated.

  In this kind of game stand, when the symbol display part becomes a special aspect among the specific aspects, a high probability that the probability of displaying the big hit state and the specific aspect again on the symbol display part as a gaming state advantageous to the player is improved. There is a game having a game characteristic that a state is continuously generated and only a big hit state is generated as a game state advantageous to the player when the symbol display portion is in a non-special mode among the specific modes.

Further, in recent years, there has been proposed a gaming machine in which when a predetermined symbol form is displayed on the symbol display unit, the variation time required to stop the symbol variation display is shortened (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ). According to this game stand, it is possible to obtain a special effect that it is possible to concentrate and generate a display of a specific mode using symbols.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-177045

  However, although the above-mentioned conventional gaming table has a new configuration such as reducing the variation time by random number lottery, the change in the gaming state such as the start of the symbol variation time reduction state is related to the progress of the game. Players have desired the development of a game machine that will improve the fun of the game.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide an interesting game machine having a novel and highly gameable property.

  The present invention provides a game value giving means for giving a game value to a player when a predetermined condition is established, and a game ball won in a specific winning opening provided in a game area during a predetermined period And a game value determining means for determining the magnitude of the game value given to the player by the game value giving means based on the number of balls.

  Further, according to the present invention, when a game ball wins at a start opening provided in the game area, the symbol display means for starting the variable display of the symbol, and the symbol aspect stopped by the symbol display means is a specific symbol aspect. In some cases, the game value giving means for giving a game value to the player, and the number of game balls won in the start opening during the period in which the symbol display means displays the variation of the symbol, A winning ball number storage means for storing up to a predetermined maximum number of balls, and a game value determination means for determining the magnitude of the game value given to the player by the game value giving means based on the number of held balls. It is the game stand characterized by having provided.

  Further, the present invention provides a first symbol display means for starting a variable display of symbols when a game ball wins a first starting port provided in the gaming area, and a second starting port provided in the gaming area. When the game ball wins, the second symbol display means for starting the variable display of the symbols, and the symbol pattern stopped by the first symbol display means or the second symbol display means is a specific symbol aspect. In some cases, a game value giving means for giving a game value to a player, and a ball of a game ball won in the first start port during a period in which the first symbol display means is displaying a variable symbol First winning ball number storage means for storing the number as a first reserved ball number up to a predetermined maximum number of balls, and the second symbol display means during the period in which the second symbol display means is performing variable display of symbols. The number of game balls that won a prize at the starting point of the game is the second reserved ball number, up to a predetermined maximum number of balls. Based on the memorized second winning ball number storage means, the first reserved ball number, and the second reserved ball number, the game value giving means determines the magnitude of the game value to be given to the player And a game value determining means.

  The present invention also provides a first symbol display means for starting a variable display of symbols when a game ball wins a first starting port provided in the game region, and a second start provided in the game region. When the game ball wins in the mouth, the second symbol display means for starting the variable display of the symbols, and the symbol pattern displayed by the first symbol display means or the second symbol display means is a specific symbol aspect And a game value giving means for giving a game value to a player, and a game ball won at the first start port during a period when the first symbol display means is displaying a variable symbol. The first winning ball number storage means for storing the number of balls as a first reserved ball number up to a predetermined maximum number of balls, and the second symbol display means during the period in which the symbols are displayed in a variable manner. The number of game balls won in the starting port of 2 is the predetermined maximum number of balls as the second number of reserved balls And the second winning ball number storing means stored in the above, and the game value giving means to the player based on the second reserved ball number and not based on the first reserved ball number. A gaming table comprising gaming value determining means for determining a size.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to provide an interesting gaming property having a highly novel gaming property.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko machine (game table) according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  <Overall configuration>

  First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The figure is a schematic front view showing a state in which the pachinko machine 100 is viewed from the front (player side).

  The pachinko machine 100 can be visually recognized on the back side of the glass frame 151 that can change the open / close state from one of a closed state that covers the game area 104 and an open state that opens the game area 104 to the other. The game board (board surface) 102 is provided. The game board 102 is provided with an outer rail 106 and an inner rail 108 for guiding a game ball (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as a ball) to a game area 104 located in the center of the game board 102. Yes.

  A horizontally long decorative symbol display device 110 is arranged slightly above the center of the game area 104, and a normal symbol display device 112, a first special symbol display device 114a, A second special symbol display lamp 114b, a normal symbol hold lamp 116, a first special symbol hold lamp 118a, and a second special symbol hold lamp 118b are provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as a normal symbol and the special symbol may be referred to as a special symbol.

  The decorative symbol display device 110 is a display device for displaying a decorative symbol (see FIG. 2B), and is configured by a liquid crystal display device in this embodiment. The decorative symbol display device 110 is divided into three display regions, a left symbol display region 110a, a middle symbol display region 110b, and a right symbol display region 110c, and displays different decorative symbols in the respective display regions 110a, 110b, and 110c. It is possible to do.

  The general map display device 112 is a display device for displaying a general map (see FIG. 2C), and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The first and second special figure display devices 114a and 114b are display devices for displaying a special figure (see FIG. 2A), and are configured by 7-segment LEDs in this embodiment.

  The general figure hold lamp 116 is a lamp for indicating the number of general figure variable games (details will be described later) that are on hold, and in this embodiment, it is possible to hold up to two start of common figure variable games. It is said. The first and second special figure hold lamps 118a and 118b are lamps for indicating the number of special figure variable games that are held (details will be described later). In this embodiment, the start of the special figure variable game is indicated respectively. It is possible to hold up to 4 (a total of 8). In addition, the holding according to the present embodiment means that each ball is awarded to each starting port when a ball wins a starting port (in this embodiment, the general opening port 124, the first and second special drawing starting ports 126 and 128). Only the corresponding random number is acquired, and the symbol variation and stop display (notification of the hit determination result based on the acquired random number) of the symbol variation display device corresponding to each start port is delayed until a predetermined time. Further, in this embodiment, the conditions for holding the ordinary variable game or the special figure variable game are as follows: (1) The number of reserved balls is a predetermined maximum number of balls (in this embodiment, the normal figure variable game is 2, the special figure variable game is (2) Each game is less than 4 (total 8)), (2) The design of the symbol variation display device corresponding to the start port is fluctuating, during the stop display period, during the lottery and during the symbol variation display device, the specific mode is stopped It is predetermined that the variable is not started when the variable winning means that is operated when it is displayed is (3) the symbol of the symbol variation display device corresponding to the start opening is variably displayed or stopped. The three conditions (1) to (3) in which the variable winning means that operates when the predetermined symbol is changing, during the stop display period, and when a specific mode is stopped and displayed on the predetermined symbol are in operation Is established.

  Further, around these display devices and lamps, a general prize opening 122, a general figure starting opening 124, a first special figure starting opening 126, a second special figure starting opening 128, and a variable winning opening 130 are arranged. Has been established.

  In this embodiment, two general winning ports 122 are arranged on the left and right sides. When a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning port 122 (in the general winning port 122). In the case of winning, a payout device 154 described later is driven, and a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of balls is discharged as a prize ball to a storage tray 144 described later. The ball discharged to the storage tray 144 can be freely taken out by the player, and with these configurations, the prize ball is paid out to the player based on the winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 122 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In the present embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for a prize may be referred to as a prize ball, and a ball lent to a player may be referred to as a rental ball. Call.

  The normal start port 124 is configured by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed through a predetermined area of the game area 104, and in this embodiment, one on each side. It is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 122, the ball that has passed through the normal start port 124 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the usual figure starting port 124, the pachinko machine 100 starts a usual figure variable game by the usual figure display device 112.

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 126 is arranged at the center. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 126, a payout device 154 to be described later is driven, and a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of balls are described as prize balls. In addition to discharging to the storage tray 144, the special figure display game by the first special figure display device 114a is started. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 126 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The second special figure starting port 128 is called an electric tulip (electric chew), and in the present embodiment, only one second special figure starting port 128 is disposed directly below the first special figure starting port 126. The second special figure starting port 128 includes a blade that can be opened and closed to the left and right. When the blade is in the open position, the ball can enter. When the blade is in the closed position, the ball enters the ball. Is impossible. When the universal figure change game is won and the universal figure display device 112 stops and displays the symbol, the blades open and close at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 128, a payout device 154, which will be described later, is driven, and a predetermined number (5 in this embodiment) of balls is described later as a prize ball. While discharging to the storage tray 144, the special figure change game by the second special figure display device 114b is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 128 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning opening 130 is called a big winning opening or an attacker. In the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 130 is arranged below the center of the game area 104. This variable winning opening 130 includes a door member that can be freely opened and closed, and it is impossible to enter a ball while the door member is closed, and the first and second special figure display devices 114a, When any one of 114b stops and displays the jackpot symbol, the door member opens and closes at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 130, a payout device 154 described later is driven, and a predetermined number (15 balls in this embodiment) of balls 144, which will be described later, are used as prize balls. To discharge. The ball that has entered the variable prize opening 130 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Further, a plurality of disk-shaped hitting direction changing members 132 and game nails 134 called windmills are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and starting openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 108, An out port 136 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won any prize opening or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharging it to the game island side.

  Below the game board 102, a launcher 138 that is rotated by a launcher motor 452, which will be described later, a launcher 140 that is attached to the tip of the launcher 138 and launches a ball toward the game area 104, and this launcher The launch rail 142 for guiding the ball launched by 140 to the outer rail 106, the storage tray 144 for temporarily storing the ball and supplying the stored ball to the launch rail 142 in sequence, and by the player A chance button 146 is provided for changing the effect display by the decorative symbol display device 110 or the like when the pressing operation is possible and the operation is detected at a predetermined time.

  Further, below the launcher 138 and the launcher 140, an operation handle 148 for controlling the launcher 138 and operating the launch intensity of the sphere toward the game area 104 is disposed. Below the 144, a lower plate 150 is provided for storing overflow balls that cannot be stored in the storage plate 144.

  The pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the storage tray 144 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail 142, drives the launch motor 452 with strength according to the operation amount of the player's operation handle 148, The launcher 138 and the launcher 140 are passed through the outer rail 106 and the inner rail 108 to launch into the game area 104. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 104 falls downward while changing its advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 132, the game nail 134, etc., and a winning port (general winning port 122, variable winning port 130) or starting port. (First special figure start port 126, second special figure start port 128), or the out port 136 without winning any of the winning port and start port, or just passing the normal start port 124 To reach.

  <Type of design>

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2C, the first and second special figure display devices 114a and 114b, the decorative symbol display device 110, and the common figure display device 112 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed. The types of ordinary maps will be described.

  FIG. 2A shows an example of a special display stop display mode. There are three types of special display stop display modes of the present embodiment: special figure 1 which is a jackpot symbol, special figure 2 which is a special jackpot symbol, and special figure 3 which is a missed symbol. When the special figure variable game is started on the condition that a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won at the first special figure start port 126 or the second special figure start port 128, the first special figure display is displayed. The device 114a or the second special figure display device 114b performs the variable display of the special figure that repeats the lighting of all the seven segments and the lighting of the central one segment. Then, when the time of change determined before the start of the special figure change has elapsed, in order to notify the winning of the special figure variable game (bonus game), the special figure 1 is stopped and displayed, and the special figure variable game (special jackpot game) When notifying the winning of the special figure 2, the special figure 2 is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the special figure variable game, the special figure 3 is stopped and displayed. In addition, the white part in a figure shows the location of the segment which turns off, and the black part shows the location of the segment which lights up.

  FIG. 2B shows an example of a decorative design. There are eight types of decoration patterns, decoration 1 to decoration 8, in this embodiment. The left symbol display area 110a of the decorative symbol display device 110, the middle symbol, on condition that a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special symbol start port 126 or the second special diagram start port 128 Decoration symbols that switch display in the order of decoration 1 → decoration 2 → decoration 3 →... Decoration 7 → decoration 8 → decoration 1 →... In the respective symbol display areas of the display area 110b and the right symbol display area 110c. Display fluctuation. When notifying the winning of the special figure variable game (bonus game), the symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot in the symbol display areas 110a to 110c (in this embodiment, a combination of decorative symbols of the same number (for example, decoration) 2-decoration 2-decoration 2)) is stopped and a special figure variation game (special jackpot game) is notified of winning, a symbol combination corresponding to the special jackpot (in this embodiment, the same odd number number) The combination of decorative symbols (for example, decoration 1-decoration 1-decoration 1)) is stopped and displayed. If the symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game or special jackpot game is started. If the symbol combination corresponding to the special jackpot is stopped and displayed, the special jackpot game is started. . In the case of notifying a detachment, if there is a variation display of a decorative symbol that is put on hold after the symbol combination other than the symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 110a to 110c, the variation display is performed. To start.

  FIG. 2C shows an example of a normal stop display mode. There are two types of stop display modes of the usual figure of the present embodiment: the usual figure 1 which is a winning symbol and the ordinary figure 2 which is a missed symbol. In the case where a general-purpose display game is started on the condition that a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the general-purpose start opening 124, the general-purpose display device 112 displays that all seven segments are turned on. , The usual fluctuation display that repeats lighting of one central segment is performed. Then, when notifying the winning of the general variable game, the general figure 1 is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the normal variable game, the general figure 2 is stopped and displayed.

  <Control unit>

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The figure is a circuit block diagram of a main control unit, an effect control unit, a payout control unit, a launch control unit, and a power management unit.

  The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 can be roughly divided into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as a command) transmitted by the main control unit 300. An effect control unit 350 that performs control, a payout control unit 400 that mainly performs control related to payout of game balls in response to a command transmitted by the main control unit 300, a firing control unit 450 that performs control of game ball discharge, The power supplied to the pachinko machine 100 is configured by a power management unit 500 that generates predetermined power for transmitting power to the electrical components mounted on the pachinko machine 100.

  <Main control unit>

  First, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, and temporary data. RAM 308 for storing data, an I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 312 for measuring time and frequency. Note that other storage means may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the effect control unit 350 and the payout control unit 400 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 314b as a system clock.

  Further, the basic circuit 302 includes a counter circuit 316 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 every time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 314a is received (this circuit has 2 2 counters), a glass frame opening sensor for detecting the opening / closing of the glass frame 151, a front frame opening sensor for detecting the opening / closing of the front frame, and the lower plate 150 filled with balls. It receives signals output from various sensors 318, including a ball full sensor for detecting the bottom plate, each starting port, the entrance to the winning port, and a ball detecting sensor provided inside the variable winning port, and the result of amplification and reference voltage Sensor circuit 320 for outputting the comparison result to the counter circuit 316 and the basic circuit 302, and display control of the first and second special-figure display devices 114a and 114b A display circuit 322 for performing display, a display circuit 324 for performing display control of the general-purpose display device 112, and various status display units 326 (a general-purpose hold lamp 116, first and second special-plot hold lamps 118a, 118b, etc. ) And a solenoid circuit 332 for controlling various solenoids 330 for opening and closing the second special start port 1280, the variable winning port 130, and the like.

  When the ball detection sensor 318 detects that a ball has won the first special figure starting port 126, the sensor circuit 320 outputs a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the counter circuit 316. Upon receiving this signal, the counter circuit 316 latches the value of the counter corresponding to the first special figure starting port 126 at that timing, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the first special figure starting port 126. Store in the register. Similarly, when the counter circuit 316 receives a signal indicating that the ball has won the second special figure starting port 128, the counter circuit 316 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the second special figure starting port 128. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port 128.

  In addition, an information output circuit 334 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an information input circuit 550 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 100 is output.

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit (not shown) for monitoring the voltage value of the power supplied from the power management unit 500 to the main control unit 300. When the voltage value is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 302.

  The main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (not shown) that outputs a start signal when the power is turned on, and the CPU 304 receives a start signal from the start signal output circuit 338. Then, game control is started (main control section main processing described later is started).

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with an output interface for transmitting a command to the effect control unit 350 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 400, respectively. An input interface for receiving commands from the main control unit 300 is provided, and the payout control unit 400 is provided with an input interface for receiving commands from the main control unit 300. With this configuration, communication between the main control unit 300, the effect control unit 350, and the payout control unit 400 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 300, the effect control unit 350, and the payout control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 can transmit signals such as commands to the effect control unit 350 and the payout control unit 400. However, the production control unit 350 and the payout control unit 400 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300.

  <Production control unit>

  Next, the production control unit 350 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The effect control unit 350 includes a basic circuit 352 that controls the entire effect control unit 350 based mainly on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 352 includes a CPU 354, a control program, ROM 356 for storing various data, RAM 358 for temporarily storing data, I / O 360 for controlling input / output of various devices, and counter timer 362 for measuring time and frequency It is installed. The CPU 354 of the basic circuit 352 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 364 as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 352 includes a sound source IC 368 for controlling the speaker 366 (and amplifier), a display circuit 372 for controlling various lamps 370, and a control for the decorative symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 110. And a chance button detection circuit 364 that outputs a detection signal to the basic circuit 352 when an operation of the chance button 146 is detected.

  In addition, the effect control unit 350 is provided with a start signal output circuit (not shown) that outputs a start signal when the power is turned on, and the CPU 354 receives a start signal from the start signal output circuit. Production control is started.

  <Discharge control unit, launch control unit, power supply management unit>

  Next, the payout control unit 400, the launch control unit 450, and the power management unit 500 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The payout control unit 400 controls the payout device 402 mainly based on a signal such as a command transmitted from the main control unit 300, and the payout of the winning ball or the rental ball is completed based on the control signal output from the payout sensor 404. And the communication with a card unit 552 provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 via the interface unit 406.

  The firing control unit 450 controls the amount of operation of the launch handle 148 by the player, which is output by the control signal instructing launching permission or stop output from the payout control unit 400 and the launch intensity output circuit provided in the operation handle 148. Based on the control signal instructing the corresponding launch intensity, the launcher 138 and the launcher 140 that drive the launcher 140 are controlled, and the ball feeder 454 that feeds the balls from the storage plate 144 to the launch rail 142 is controlled. .

  The power management unit 500 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a direct current, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and controls each unit such as the main control unit 300 and the payout control unit 400 and each device such as the payout device 154. To supply. Further, the power management unit 500 is a power storage device (for example, for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the power supply from the outside is cut off. Capacitor) and electric power supplied to a predetermined component (for example, the entire basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300) is smaller than that of the power storage device, and is supplied to static electricity noise, human error, and a game table. The battery further includes a power storage device (for example, a capacitor) for supplementing a certain amount of power when the power fluctuates and decreases due to a decrease in power. With this power storage device, even if the power supplied to a predetermined component (for example, the main control unit 300) becomes unstable at the time of power interruption, power recovery, etc., the predetermined component can operate stably to some extent. It is composed. In addition, the power supply board constituting the power management unit 500 is provided with an operation unit (RAM clear switch) that can be operated by an amusement shop clerk and the operation unit is detected when the power is turned on. In this case, a RAM clear signal for instructing initialization of the RAMs 308, 358, and 408 is output to the basic circuits 302, 352, and 402 of each control unit.

  <Data table of main control unit>

  Next, a data table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. In the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 4A, a ball is won in the special drawing lottery state stored in the game state storage area provided in the RAM 308 and the first and second special drawing start ports 126 and 128. This is a data table in which lottery data used when a predetermined sphere detection sensor detects this is stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses this jackpot determination table to determine whether the special figure variation game is won (big hit) or not (miss), that is, jackpot determination. The special drawing lottery status information includes information indicating a low probability state in which the special figure variable game is determined to be won with a predetermined low probability, and high information for determining that the special figure variable game is selected with a higher probability than the low probability. Information including the probability state is included, and these are hereinafter simply referred to as a low probability state and a high probability state. Further, the information stored in the game state storage area includes other information, which will be described later.

  The lottery data in the jackpot determination table determines the result of the special figure variable game that starts when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 126 or the second special figure start port 128. It is lottery data used for For example, when the special drawing lottery state is in a low probability state and the acquired special figure winning random number value (random number will be described later) is 10001 to 10187, it is determined that the special figure variable game is won and provided in the RAM 308. In addition, information indicating that the jackpot flag is stored is set in the storage area for the jackpot flag (hereinafter, setting the jackpot information in the storage area for the jackpot flag is referred to as “setting the jackpot flag on”). On the other hand, if the acquired special figure winning random number is a value other than 10001 to 10187, it is determined that the special figure variable game is out and information indicating that it is out of the storage area for the jackpot flag is set. (Hereinafter, setting outlier information in the jackpot flag storage area is referred to as “setting the jackpot flag off”). In this embodiment, the numerical range that can be taken by the special figure winning random number is 0 to 65535 (the numerical range is 65536), and the numerical range indicated by the lottery data in the low probability state is 10001 to 10187 (the large numerical range). Therefore, the winning probability of the special figure variable game based on the winning of the ball to the first special figure starting port 126 or the second special figure starting port 128 in the low probability state is about 1 / 350.4 ( = 187/65536). On the other hand, the numerical range indicated by the lottery data in the high probability state is 20001 to 211871 (the size of the numerical range is 1871), so the first special figure start port 126 or the second special figure start port in the high probability state. The winning probability of the special figure variable game based on the winning of the ball to 128 is about 1 / 35.0 (= 1871/65536), and the winning probability of the special figure variable game is higher in the higher probability state than in the low probability state. Is set to be high.

  The special figure selection table at the time of jackpot shown in FIG. 4B is a data table that stores lottery data used to select a special figure to be stopped and displayed when it is determined that the jackpot is determined as a result of the jackpot determination. .

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses this special figure selection table to select a special figure to be stopped and displayed at the time of a big hit from two special figures 1 (big jackpot symbol) and special figure 2 (special jackpot symbol). . For example, when the acquired special figure random number value (the random number value will be described later) is a numerical value of 0 to 63, the special figure 1 is selected, and the storage area for the probability variation (probability fluctuation) flag provided in the RAM 308 is a big hit. Information indicating that the game is to be started is set (here, setting the jackpot game start information in the storage area for the probability change flag is referred to as setting the probability change flag to OFF). On the other hand, when the special figure random number value is a numerical value of 64 to 127, the special figure 2 is selected, and information indicating that a special jackpot game is started is set in the above-described probability variation flag storage area (where, Setting the special jackpot game start information in the probability variation flag storage area is referred to as setting the probability variation flag on). In the present embodiment, the range of numerical values that the special figure random number value can take is 0 to 127 (the numerical range is 128), and the range of the special figure selection random number corresponding to the special figure 1 is 64. The probability of selecting the special figure 1 is 1/2 (= 64/128), and the size of the special figure selection random number corresponding to the special figure 2 is 64. 1/2 (= 64/128).

  The timer number determination table shown in FIG. 4C is a variable time (hereinafter simply referred to as a special figure) from the start of special figure fluctuation display by the first and second special figure display devices 114a and 114b to the stop display. It is a data table storing lottery data used for lottery for determining a timer number indicating a variable time).

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 selects a timer number based on the timer number determination table, the above jackpot determination result (the value of the jackpot flag), and a special figure timer random number value to be described later. For example, when the jackpot flag is off and the acquired special figure timer random number value (the random value will be described later) is a numerical value from 0 to 60235, the first timer selection table or the second timer selection table described later is used. If the jackpot flag is on and the acquired special figure timer random number is a numerical value between 0 and 15535, the timer number (variation time 10 seconds, normal reach) is selected as the timer number. . In this embodiment, the numerical value range that can be taken by the special figure timer random number value is 0 to 65535 (the numerical value range is 65536). When the big hit flag is off, the range of the timer selection random number on the first line is 0. Since the value is ˜60235 (the numerical value range is 60236), the probability of selecting and determining the timer number using the first timer selection table or the second timer selection table described later is 60236/65536. As a timer number, the probability of selecting timer 2 (variation time 10 seconds, normal reach) is 4250/65536, the probability of selecting timer 3 (variation time 20 seconds, long reach) is 800/65536, timer 4 (variation time) The probability of selecting 40 seconds, multiline reach) is 250/65536. On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is on, the timer selection random number range of timer 2 is 0 to 15535 (the numerical range is 15536), so timer 2 (variation time 10 seconds, normal reach) is selected as the timer number The probability of doing is 15536/65536. As a timer number, the probability of selecting timer 3 (variation time 20 seconds, long reach, normal reach (revariation)) is 9000/65536, and the probability of selecting timer 4 (variation time 40 seconds, multiline reach) is 38000. The probability of selecting / 65536, timer 5 (variation time 50 seconds, full rotation reach) is 3000/65536.

  In the first timer selection table shown in FIG. 5A, in the lottery using the above-described timer number determination table in a gaming state other than the short-time game described later, the jackpot flag is off and the acquired special figure timer random number value is 0. It is a data table which memorize | stored the lottery data used for the lottery for determining the timer number which shows a special figure fluctuation | variation time, when it is a numerical value of -60236.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is a lottery using the above-described timer number determination table in a gaming state other than the short-time game to be described later. The timer number is determined based on the first timer selection table, the total number of special figure variable games that are held (hereinafter, simply referred to as the number of held balls) and a timer random number that will be described later. select. For example, when the number of reserved balls in the special figure variable game is 0 to 2, the timer 1 (fluctuation time 5 seconds) is selected regardless of the value of the acquired timer random number value. In this example, when the number of reserved balls in the special figure variable game is 0 to 2, the random number value that the timer random number value can take is 0 to 127 (the numerical range is 128), and the random number value corresponding to the timer 1 The range of 0 to 127 (the size of the numerical range is 128), the probability of selecting timer 1 as the timer number is 100% (= 128/128), and the probability of selecting timers 11 and 12 is 0. %. Further, when the number of reserved balls in the special figure variable game is 3 to 5, the size of the numerical value range of the random value corresponding to the timer 12 is 4, so the probability of selecting the timer 12 as the timer number is 4/128. Yes, since the size of the numerical value range of the random number corresponding to the timer 11 is 120, the probability of selecting the timer 11 as the timer number is 120/128, and the size of the numerical value range of the random number corresponding to the timer 1 Is 4, the probability of selecting timer 1 as the timer number is 4/128. In addition, when the number of reserved balls in the special figure variable game is 6 to 7, the size of the numerical value range of the random value corresponding to the timer 12 is 63, so the probability of selecting the timer 12 as the timer number is 63/128. Yes, since the size of the numerical value range of the random number corresponding to the timer 11 is 63, the probability of selecting the timer 11 as the timer number is 63/128, and the size of the numerical value range of the random number corresponding to the timer 1 Is 2, the probability of selecting timer 1 as the timer number is 2/128.

  The second timer selection table shown in FIG. 5 (b) is a numerical value in which the jackpot flag is off and the acquired special figure timer random number value is 0-60236 in the lottery using the above-described timer number determination table in the short-time game described later. Is a data table storing lottery data used for lottery for determining a timer number indicating the special figure variation time.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300, in the lottery using the timer selection table described above in the short-time game to be described later, when the jackpot flag is off and the acquired special figure timer random number value is a numerical value of 0-60236, A timer number is selected based on the second timer selection table, the number of reserved balls of the special figure variable game, and the timer random number value. For example, when the number of reserved balls in the special figure variable game is 0, if the acquired timer random number value is 0 (the numerical range is 1), the timer 11 is selected as the timer number, and the acquired timer random value Is 1 to 127 (the size of the numerical range is 127), timer 1 is selected as the timer number. In this example, when the number of reserved balls in the special figure variable game is 0, the numerical value range that the timer random number value can take is 0 to 127 (the numerical value range is 128), and the numerical value of the random value corresponding to the timer 11 Since the size of the range is 1, the probability of selecting the timer 11 as the timer number is 1/128, and the size of the numerical value range of the random number corresponding to the timer 1 is 127. The probability of selecting is 127/128. In addition, when the number of reserved balls in the special figure variable game is 1 to 5, the size range of the random number corresponding to the timer 12 is 64, so the probability of selecting the timer 12 as the timer number is 64/128. Yes, since the size of the numerical value range of the random number corresponding to the timer 11 is 63, the probability of selecting the timer 11 as the timer number is 63/128, and the size of the numerical value range of the random number corresponding to the timer 1 Is 1, the probability of selecting timer 1 as the timer number is 1/128. In addition, when the number of reserved balls in the special figure variable game is 6 to 7, the value range of the random number corresponding to the timer 12 is 124, so the probability of selecting the timer 12 as the timer number is 124/128. Yes, since the size of the numerical value range of the random number corresponding to the timer 11 is 3, the probability of selecting the timer 11 as the timer number is 3/128, and the size of the numerical value range of the random number corresponding to the timer 1 Is 1, the probability of selecting timer 1 as the timer number is 1/128. As described above, the second timer selection table used in the lottery during the short-time game has the winning probabilities of the timer 12 and the timer 11 having a shorter variation time than the first timer selection table used in the gaming state other than the short-time game. It is set high.

  The hit determination table shown in FIG. 6 (a) is detected by a predetermined ball detection sensor that detects the type of the general drawing lottery state stored in the above-described gaming state storage area and that the ball has won the universal drawing start port 124. It is the data table which memorize | stored and matched lottery data used when it did.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses this winning determination table to determine whether or not the normal variation game is to be won (winning) or not to be won (missed), that is, a winning determination. In addition, the information on the general drawing lottery state includes information indicating a low probability state in which the common figure floating game is determined to be won with a predetermined low probability, and a high probability that the special figure variable game is determined to be in a high probability higher than the low probability. Information including the probability state is included, and these are hereinafter simply referred to as a low probability state and a high probability state.

  The lottery data in the hit determination table is lottery data used to determine the result of the usual variable game that starts when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has been won at the usual figure starting port 124. For example, when the normal drawing lottery state is in a low probability state, if the acquired normal drawing winning random number value (the random number value will be described later) is 21 to 84, it is determined that the normal drawing variable game is won and provided in the RAM 308. Information indicating that the winning flag is stored is set (hereinafter, setting the winning information in the winning flag storage area is referred to as “setting the winning flag ON”). On the other hand, when the acquired common figure winning random number is a value other than 21 to 84, it is determined that the common figure floating game is out and information indicating that it is out of the storage area for the hit flag is set. (Hereinafter, setting outlier information in the winning flag storage area is referred to as “setting the winning flag off”). In the present embodiment, the numerical range that can be taken by the normal winning random number is 0 to 127 (the numerical range is 128), and the numerical range indicated by the lottery data in the low probability state is 21 to 84 (the large numerical range). Is 64), the winning probability of the usual figure variable game based on the winning of the ball to the usual figure starting port 124 in the low probability state is 1/2 (= 64/128). On the other hand, since the numerical range indicated by the lottery data in the high-probability state is 1 to 126 (the numerical range has a size of 126), the normal figure based on the winning of the ball at the high-probability state normal start port 124 The winning probability of the variable game is about 1 / 1.02 (= 126/128), and the winning probability of the ordinary variable game is set to be higher in the high probability state than in the low probability state.

  The first general figure timer selection table shown in FIG. 6 (b) is a variable time from the start of the normal figure variable display by the general figure display device 112 to the stop display in a game state other than the short-time game described later. It is a data table that stores lottery data used for lottery for determining a timer number indicating (hereinafter, sometimes simply referred to as usual time variation).

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is based on the first general-purpose timer selection table, the number of reserved balls of the general variable game, and the general-purpose timer random number described later in a gaming state other than the short-time game described later. Select the timer number. For example, when the number of reserved balls in the usual figure variable game is 0 to 2, the timer ordinary 3 (fluctuation time 50 seconds) is selected regardless of the value of the obtained ordinary figure timer random number value (the random number value will be described later). To do. In addition, in this example, when the number of reserved balls in the usual figure variable game is 0 to 2, the numeric value range that the usual figure random value can take is 0 to 127 (the magnitude of the numeric value range is 128), which corresponds to the timer ordinary 3. Since the range of the random number value is 0 to 127 (the size of the numerical range is 128), the probability of selecting the timer 3 as the timer number is 100% (= 128/128). The probability of selecting is 0%. Also, when the number of reserved balls in the usual figure variable game is 3, the size of the numerical value range of the random number corresponding to the timer universal 1 is 8, so the probability of selecting the timer universal 1 as the timer number is 8/128. Yes, since the size of the numerical value range of the random number corresponding to timer 2 is 120, the probability of selecting timer 2 as the timer number is 120/128, and the numerical value range of random values corresponding to timer 3 Is 0, the probability of selecting timer 3 as the timer number is 0%.

  The second general timer selection table shown in FIG. 6 (c) is a data table that stores lottery data used for lottery for determining a timer number indicating a normal variation time in a short-time game to be described later.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 selects a timer number based on the second general-purpose timer selection table, the number of reserved balls of the general variable game, and the general-purpose random number value described later in the short-time game described later. . For example, when the number of reserved balls in the usual figure variable game is 0, when the obtained ordinary figure random number value is 0 (the numerical range is 1), the timer ordinary 1 is selected, and the obtained ordinary figure random number value When the numerical value is 1 to 126 (the numerical value range is 126), the timer unit 2 is selected, and when the acquired common random number value is 127, the timer unit 3 is selected. In addition, in this example, when the number of reserved balls in the usual figure variable game is 0, the numeric value range that the usual figure random value can take is 0 to 127 (the numeric value range is 128), and the random number value corresponding to the timer usual 1 Since the numerical range of 1 is 1, the probability of selecting the timer 1 as the timer number is 1/128, and the numerical range of the random number corresponding to the timer 2 is 126. The probability of selecting the timer unit 2 as the number is 126/128, and the size of the numerical value range corresponding to the timer unit 3 is 1, so the probability of selecting the timer unit 3 as the timer number is 1/128. It is. In addition, when the number of reserved balls in the usual figure variable game is 1 to 3, the size of the random number value corresponding to the timer universal 1 is 96, so the probability of selecting the timer universal 1 as the timer number is 96 / 128, and the size of the numerical value range of the random number corresponding to the timer 2 is 32, the probability of selecting the timer 2 as the timer number is 32/128, and the random number corresponding to the timer 3 is Since the size of the numerical range is 0, the probability of selecting timer 3 as the timer number is 0%. As described above, the second general timer selection table used in the lottery during the short-time game is shorter than the first general timer selection table used in the game state other than the short-time game. The winning probability of normal 2 is set high.

  The general electric timer selection table shown in FIG. 6D is a data table that stores lottery data used for lottery for determining the opening time and the number of times of opening of the blades of the second special figure starting port 128. is there. The opening time in the general electric timer selection table is the sum of the time for holding the blades of the second special figure starting port 128 in the above-mentioned opening position (opening time) and the time for holding the blade in the above-mentioned closing position (closing time). The number of times of opening indicates the number of times the blades are held in the opened position. For example, when the opening time is 2 seconds and the number of opening times is 2, the blade is held at the open position for 2 seconds, then held at the closed position for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds), and again at the open position 2 After holding for 2 seconds, stop at the closed position.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses the normal power timer selection table, the game state stored in the above-described game state storage area, and the random number value for general power timer selection (the random value will be described later). Select a number. For example, when the gaming state is normal, the timer power 3 is selected as the timer number regardless of the acquired random number for selecting the general power timer. In addition, when the gaming state is a short-time game, when the acquired ordinary power timer random number value is 0 to 119 (the numerical range is 120), the timer number 1 is selected and acquired as the timer number. When the random number value for selecting the general power timer is 120 to 126 (the numerical range is 7), the timer power 2 is selected as the timer number, and the acquired random number for selecting the general power timer is 127 (in the numerical range). In the case of 1), the timer power 3 is selected as the timer number. In this example, when the gaming state is normal, the numerical value range that can be taken by the random number value for selecting the general power timer is 0 to 127 (the numerical value range is 128), and the numerical value range of the timer random number of the timer electric 3 Since the size is 128, the probability of selecting timer power 3 as the timer number is 100%, and the probability of selecting timer power 1 and timer power 2 is 0%. When the gaming state is short-time gaming, the size of the timer random number of timer electric 1 is 120, so the probability of selecting timer electric 1 as the timer number is 120/128. Since the size of the numerical range of the timer random number 2 is 7, the probability of selecting the timer 2 as the timer number is 7/128, and the size of the timer random number of the timer 3 is 1. The probability of selecting the timer 3 as the timer number is 1/128. In this way, the lottery data used in the lottery during the short-time game has a longer open time and a higher winning probability of the timer electric 1 and the timer electric 2 with a larger number of opening times than the lottery data used in the normal time. Yes.

  The short time selection table shown in FIG. 11A is a data table that stores lottery data used for lottery for selecting the number of short time games. The “short-time game” according to the present embodiment refers to a game that shortens the above-described special figure change time and normal figure change time by a predetermined number of games after the big hit.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 selects the number of short-time games (number of time reductions) based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure variable game and a random number value for selection of the number of time reductions described later. For example, when the number of reserved balls in the special figure variable game is 0, when the obtained random number value for selecting the short time number is 0 to 55 (the numerical range is 56), the short time number is selected as 25 times and acquired. When the numerical value of the random number for selecting the short time number is 56 to 87 (the numerical range is 32), 50 is selected as the short time number, and the acquired random number for selecting the short time number is 88 to 119 (the numerical range). Is 32), when the number of times is 32), 75 is selected as the number of times, and when the obtained random number for selecting the number of times is 120 to 127 (the size of the numerical range is 8), 100 is selected as the number of times. . In this example, if the number of reserved balls in the special figure variable game is the minimum (in this example, 0), the numerical value range that can be taken by the random number for selecting the number of time reductions is 0 to 127 (the numerical value range is 128), Since the size of the numerical range of the random number value corresponding to the number of time reductions of 25 is 56, the probability of selecting 25 times as the number of time reductions is 56/128, and the random number values corresponding to the time reduction times of 50 times and 75 times Since the size of the numerical range is 32, the probability of selecting 50 times or 75 times as the number of time reductions is 32/128, respectively, and the size of the numerical value range of the random number corresponding to 100 times of time reduction is 8. Therefore, the probability of selecting 100 times as the number of time reductions is 8/128. On the other hand, when the number of reserved balls in the special figure variable game is the maximum (7 in this example), the size of the numerical range that can be taken by the random number for selecting the number of time reductions is 128, corresponding to 25 times, 50 times, and 75 times Since the size of the numerical range of the random number to be performed is 0, the probability of selecting 25 times, 50 times, or 75 times as the number of time reductions is 0%, and the numerical value range of the random number value corresponding to the number of time reductions of 100 times is 0%. Since the size is 128, the probability of selecting 100 times as the number of time reductions is 100% (= 128/128). As described above, the lottery data of the time reduction number selection table is configured to select a larger time reduction number as the number of reserved balls increases.

  <Data table of production control unit>

  Next, a data table stored in the ROM 356 of the effect control unit 350 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  FIG. 7A shows an example of a variable number selection table used when the result of the above jackpot determination is unsuccessful (the jackpot flag is OFF), and FIG. 7B shows the above jackpot determination. An example of the variable number selection table used when a result is winning (a jackpot flag is ON) is shown.

  This variation number selection table is a data table that stores lottery data used for lottery for determining the effect display mode in the decorative symbol display device 110. In the column corresponding to the item of variation mode in the variation selection table, the variation mode corresponding to the variation number is described for reference. For example, when variation 3 of the variation number is selected, an effect described later When the display control of the decorative symbol display device 110 is performed with the aspect long reach and the variation 4 of the variation number is selected, the display control of the decorative symbol display device 110 is performed with the effect mode triple line reach described later. .

  When the jackpot flag is off, the basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 shows a variation number selection table shown in FIG. 7A when the jackpot flag is off, the above-described timer number, and a variation determination random number described later. Based on the above, the variable number is selected. For example, when the jackpot flag is off and the timer number is timer 1, fluctuation 1 (no reach) is selected regardless of the obtained random number for fluctuation determination. In this embodiment, the numerical value that the variation determining random value can take is 0 to 127 (the numerical range has a size of 128), and the numerical value of the variation selection random number corresponding to the variation 1 is 0 to 127 (in the numerical range). Since the size is 128), the probability of selecting variation 1 as the variation number is 100% (= 128/128).

  Further, the basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350, when the jackpot flag is on, shown in FIG. 7B, the variation number selection table when the jackpot flag is on, the above-described timer number, probability change flag, and later described. A variation number is selected based on the value of the variation determination random number. For example, if the jackpot flag is on, the probability variation flag is off, and the obtained variation determination random number is a numerical value from 0 to 47 (the numerical range is 48), select variation 6 (normal reach) as the variation number. When the obtained random number for variation determination is a numerical value of 48 to 127 (the numerical range has a size of 80), the variation 7 (normal reverse reach) is selected as the variation number. In the present embodiment, the numerical value range that the variation determining random number value can take is 0 to 127 (the numerical value range is 128), and the numerical value range of the variation selection random number corresponding to the variation 6 is 48. Therefore, the probability of selecting variation 6 as the variation number is 48/128, and the size of the numerical range of the variation selection random number corresponding to variation 7 is 80, so the probability of selecting variation 7 as the variation number is 80. / 128.

  FIGS. 8 to 10 show combinations of temporary stop symbols that the decorative symbol display device 110 temporarily stops based on the variation number determined using FIG. 7, the value of a random number for symbol determination to be described later, and the stop symbols that are stopped and displayed. FIG. 8A is a diagram showing an example of a symbol determination table for determining a combination. FIG. 8A shows a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and stopped when the variation number is variation 1, 2, 22; An example of the symbol determination table for determining the type, FIG. 7B shows an example of the symbol determination table corresponding to the fluctuations 2 to 5, and FIG. 9C shows the variations 6, 10, 13, 14, 18 An example of the symbol determination table corresponding to is shown. 9A shows an example of a symbol determination table corresponding to the variation 7, FIG. 9B shows an example of a symbol determination table corresponding to the variation 9, and FIG. 9C shows variations 11, 15, 16 19, FIG. 10A shows an example of a symbol determination table corresponding to fluctuations 8, 17 and 20, and FIG. 10B shows an example of a symbol determination table corresponding to fluctuation 12. Are shown respectively. The combination of temporary stop symbols (for example, the combination of temporary stop symbols in the normal reverse reach shown in FIG. 18 (c-4) and the temporary stop symbols in the normal re-variation reach shown in FIG. 20 (a-4). "Combination etc." indicates a temporary stop symbol combination that temporarily stops before the symbol becomes a stop symbol combination, and the stop symbol combination is a stop symbol combination that finally stops (for example, FIG. 18). (C-5) and FIG. 20 (a-5)) are shown.

  Moreover, the symbol determination table corresponding to the fluctuations 1 to 5, 21, and 22 shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B is a table that is selected when the jackpot determination is unsuccessful (in the case of losing). The symbol determination table corresponding to the fluctuations 6, 10, 13, 14, 18, and 7 shown in FIG. 8C and FIG. 9A shows that the jackpot determination is a win and the probability change transition determination is an incorrect win (the jackpot 9), and the variation 9, 11, 15, 16, 19, 8, 17, 20, 12 shown in FIGS. 9 (b) and (c) and FIGS. 10 (a) and (b). The corresponding symbol determination table is a table that is selected when the jackpot determination is a win and the probability change transition determination is also a win (in the case of a special jackpot). Here, the tables shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C and FIGS. 10A and 10B are configured to be selected only in the case of a special jackpot. When the combination is selected, not only the symbol combination corresponding to the special jackpot but the symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 110a to 110c. Of course, a special jackpot game is started after the stop display, and a high probability state is set after the jackpot operation is finished.

  The basic circuit 352 of the production control unit 350 includes a symbol selection table that is selected when the jackpot determination is unsuccessful, as shown in FIGS. Based on a variation number selected using the variation selection table shown in FIG. 7A and a symbol determination random number described later, a combination of a temporary stop symbol and a combination of a stop symbol are selected. For example, when the variation number is variation 1 and the obtained symbol number for design determination is 0 to 15 (the numerical range is 16), the combination of stop symbols is “decoration 1-decoration 7-decoration 8”. When the numerical value of the acquired symbol random number for design determination is 16 to 31 (the numerical value range is 16), “decoration 2-decoration 8-decoration 1” is selected as a combination of stop symbols. In this example, the symbol determination random value can take a value from 0 to 127 (the range of the numerical value is 128), and the combination of stop symbols that can be selected in the case of variation 1, variation 21, and variation 22. Since the sizes of the corresponding symbol selection random numbers are all 16, the probability of selecting each stop symbol combination is 16/128.

  The basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 has a jackpot determination (in the case of (special) jackpot), FIG. 8C, FIGS. 9A to 9C, FIG. 10A and FIG. Based on the symbol selection table selected when the jackpot determination is a win, the variation number selected using the variation selection table shown in FIG. Select a combination of combination and stop symbol. For example, when the variation number is variation 7 and the obtained symbol number for design determination is 0 to 31 (the size of the numerical range is 32), the combination of temporary stop symbols is “decoration 2—decoration 1—decoration 2”. ”,“ Decoration 2—decoration 2—decoration 2 ”is selected as the stop symbol combination, and if the obtained symbol number for design determination is 32 to 63 (the numerical range is 32), the temporary stop “Decoration 4-decoration 3-decoration 4” is selected as the symbol combination, and “decoration 4-decoration 4-decoration 4” is selected as the symbol combination. In this example, the symbol determination random number can take a numerical value from 0 to 127 (the numerical range has a size of 128), and a symbol corresponding to a combination of stop symbols that can be selected when the variation number is variation 7. Since the numerical ranges of the selected random numbers are all 32, the probability of selecting each stop symbol combination is 32/128.

  The transition destination stage selection table shown in FIG. 13A is a data table storing lottery data used for lottery for selecting the stage effect display mode in the decorative symbol display device 110.

  The basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 selects one of the stages 1 to 4 based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure variable game and a stage selection random number described later. For example, when the number of reserved balls in the special figure variable game is 0 or 1, if the acquired random number for stage selection is 0 to 55 (the numerical range is 56), stage 1 is selected and the acquired stage Stage 2 is selected when the selection random number is 56 to 87 (the numerical range is 32), and stage 2 is selected when the selected stage random number is 88 to 119 (the numerical range is 32). 3 is selected, and the stage 4 is selected when the obtained stage selection random number value is 120 to 127 (the numerical range is 8). In this example, when the number of reserved balls in the special figure variable game is 0 or 1, the numerical value range that the stage selection random value can take is 0 to 127 (the numerical value range is 128), and corresponds to stage 1. Since the size of the numerical range of the random value is 56, the probability of selecting the stage 1 as the stage is 56/128, and the size of the numerical range of the random value corresponding to the stages 2 and 3 is 32. The probability of selecting stage 2 or 3 as the stage is 32/128, respectively, and the numerical range of the random value corresponding to stage 4 is 8, so the probability of selecting stage 4 as the stage is 8/128. is there. On the other hand, when the number of reserved balls in the special figure variable game is 6 or 7, the size of the numerical value range that can be taken by the stage selection random value is 128, and the size range of the random value corresponding to the stages 1 to 4 is respectively 32, the probability of selecting stages 1 to 4 as stages is 32/128, respectively.

  The short stage effect determination table shown in FIG. 14 is a data table that stores lottery data used for the lottery for determining the image numbers of the images constituting the stage 2 (short stage) described above. In the column corresponding to the item “main contents of output image or moving image” in the short stage effect determination table, the effect mode corresponding to the image number is described for reference. When the number image 201 is selected, an effect mode “moving image in which an aunt is riding a front racing car and a grandpa is riding a back racing car” to be described later is output from the decorative symbol display device 110. When the display control is performed and the image 202 of the image number is selected, an image of a production mode “moving image in which Grandpa is about to start a competition on the front racing car and grandma on the back racing car” described later is displayed. It shows that display control output from the decorative symbol display device 110 is performed.

  The basic circuit 352 of the production control unit 350 includes a game state, various conditions (in this example, the number of held balls, jackpot, reach, and off of a general figure variable game or a special figure variable game) and a random value for determining a short stage described later. The image number of the short stage is determined based on the above. For example, if the game state is the initial state and the number of reserved balls in the special figure variable game is 3, and the obtained random number for determining the short stage is 0 to 95 (the numerical range is 96), the image 201 (Granny Is selected, and when the numerical value of the obtained random value for determining the short stage is 96 to 127 (the size of the numerical value range is 32), the image 202 (Grandpa is in front) is selected. In this example, the numerical value range of the random value for determining the short stage is 128, and the numerical value range of the random value corresponding to the image 201 is 96, so the image 201 is selected as the image number of the short stage. The probability of selecting the image 202 as the image number of the short stage is 32/128 because the probability of the selection is 96/128, and the size of the numerical value range of the random number corresponding to the image 202 is 32.

  <Main control unit reset interrupt processing>

  Next, the main control unit reset interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main controller reset interrupt processing.

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit that outputs the start signal when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal is input starts resetting by a reset interrupt and executes processing in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306. First, various initial settings are performed in step S101. In this initial setting, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization of various variables, processing for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt processing, which will be described later, in a regular period, in the counter / timer 312 are performed. .

  In step S102, it is determined whether or not the RAM 308 stores return data (data storing information for returning the control state at the time when the power was previously turned off). If the return data is stored in the RAM 308, the process proceeds to step S103. If not, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S103, the return data is used to return to the state before the power is shut off.

  In step S104, the software random number counter is updated. Here, in order to generate two initial value generation random number counters for generating the initial values of the common figure winning random number counter and the special figure random number counter, and the common figure timer random number value and the special figure timer random number value, respectively. 2 random number counters are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as normal timer random numbers is 0 to 20, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal timer random value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 21, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step S104 except during the main control unit timer interrupt process starting at predetermined intervals.

  <Main controller timer interrupt processing>

  Next, main control unit timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main controller timer interrupt processing.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter / timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and triggers the main control unit timer interrupt processing at a predetermined cycle. Start with.

  In step S <b> 201, the value of the input port of the I / O 310 is acquired and the state of the various sensors 318 is detected. For example, a signal from a sphere detection sensor that outputs an ON signal when it is detected that a sphere has entered the first and second special figure starting ports 126 and 128 is input. Signals from the corresponding ball detection sensors are also inputted to other winning prize openings, starting openings, and the like. The result input in step S201 is stored in a signal state storage area provided for each sensor in the RAM 308.

  In step S202, the software random number counter is updated. Here, two random number counters for generating a special winning random number value and a special figure random number value respectively used in the main control unit 300, and the above-mentioned general winning random number value and the initial value of the special figure random value are respectively set. Two initial value generation random number counters for generation are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number value for a normal winning number is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal winning random number value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made one round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a regular winning random number that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the winning random number value has made one round next time, in addition to setting the random number counter for generating the winning random number value Keep it. After these processes, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S106 is updated. In addition, apart from the initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the regular winning random number next makes one round, it is determined that the random number counter for generating the special figure random number has made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 308.

  In step S203, winning detection is performed based on the state of the signals input from the various sensors in step S201. In this winning detection, if there is a winning (winning) at the winning opening or starting opening (general winning opening 122, first and second special figure starting openings 126, 128 and variable winning opening 130), it is provided in the RAM 308. The number of prize balls determined in advance for each prize opening is added to the value of the prize ball number storage area, or there is a prize at the first special figure starting port 126 or the second special figure starting port 128, and is held. When the total number of special figure variable games is less than 8, the value is acquired as a special figure winning random value from the counter value storage register of the counter circuit 316b corresponding to the winning start port. In addition, a value is acquired as a special figure random value from the above random number counter for generating a special figure random value, and is stored in a random value storage area provided in the RAM 308 together with the special figure winning random value. In addition, when it is detected that the ball has passed through the general chart start opening 124 and the number of the general figure variable games held is less than 4, a random number counter for generating a regular figure winning random number value at that timing Is obtained as a random number value for winning a normal figure, and stored in a random value storage area different from that for the special figure provided in the RAM 308.

  In step S204a, a process related to the special figure variable game (process related to special figure 1) based on the detection of the ball winning in the first special figure starting port 126 is performed. In step S204b, a ball winning in the second special figure starting port 128 is performed. A process related to the special figure variation game based on the detection of the special figure (a special figure 2 related process) is performed. In these special figure 1 related processes and special figure 2 related processes (hereinafter collectively referred to as special figure fluctuation related processes), the special figure variable game and the variable winning opening 130 are not controlled, and When the number of the special figure variable games on hold is 1 or more, among the various lotteries using the above-described various data tables stored in the main control unit 300, the big hit determination is first performed.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special figure winning random number value stored in the random value storage area in step S203 is within the numerical range of the lottery data for the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. When the winning random number value is within the numerical range of the lottery data, it is determined that the special figure variable game is won and the jackpot flag is set to ON. On the other hand, if the special figure winning random number value is outside the numerical range of the lottery data, it is determined that the special figure variable game is out and the jackpot flag is set to OFF. For example, if the special figure winning random number obtained based on the detection of the ball winning at the first special figure starting port 126 or the second special figure starting port 128 is 10100, the special figure winning random number is in the range of 10001 to 10187. Therefore, the jackpot flag is set to ON, and when the special figure winning random number value is 10300, the jackpot flag is set to OFF because the special figure winning random number value is outside the range of 10001 to 10187.

  If the jackpot flag is set to ON, the special figure is selected next. Specifically, whether or not the special figure random value stored in the random value storage area in step S203 is a numerical value range of random values corresponding to the two special figures 1 or 2 shown in FIG. If the special figure random number value is within the numerical range of the lottery data corresponding to the special figure 1, the probability variation flag is set to OFF, and the special figure random number value is within the numerical range of the lottery data corresponding to the special figure 2 If it is, the probability variation flag is set to ON. For example, when the acquired special figure random number value is 20, the special figure random number value is in the range of 0 to 63, so that the special figure 1 is selected and the probability variation flag is set to OFF, and the acquired special figure random number value Is 80, since the special figure random number value is in the range of 64 to 127, the special figure 2 is selected and the probability variation flag is set to ON.

  If the jackpot flag is set to ON and the probability variation flag is set to OFF, the processing for selecting the number of time reductions is performed next. Specifically, a random number value that takes any value in the numerical value range of 0 to 127 generated by a predetermined random number generation unit is acquired as a random number value for selecting a short time number, and the random number value for selecting a short time number and a special value. Based on the number of reserved balls in the figure-changing game, one of the short-time times shown in FIG. 11A is selected and stored in the short-time number storage area provided in the RAM 308. For example, when the number of reserved balls in the special figure variable game is 0 and the acquired random number for selecting the short time number is 50, the random number value for selecting the short time number is in a numerical range of 0 to 55. The number of times is selected and stored in the above-mentioned time-saving number storage area. Further, when the number of reserved balls in the special figure variable game is 7, regardless of the obtained random number for selecting the short time number, 100 times are selected as the short time number and stored in the above short time number storage area.

  Regardless of the result of the jackpot determination, the process for determining the timer number is performed next. Specifically, the value of the random counter for generating the special figure timer random value described above is acquired as the special figure timer random value. Then, based on the value of the jackpot flag and the acquired special figure timer random number value, a timer number corresponding to the numerical range of the timer selection random number shown in FIG. 4C is selected, and the timer number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is selected. Remember. Further, the variation time corresponding to the timer number is stored in the variation time storage area provided in the RAM 308, and the process is terminated.

  For example, when the jackpot flag is off and the acquired special figure timer random number value is 60000, the special figure timer random number value is in the range of 0 to 60235, so the first timer selection table shown in FIG. Alternatively, a timer random number value is further acquired to perform a lottery using the second timer selection table shown in FIG. Then, in a gaming state other than in the short-time game, the first timer selection table is referred to, and a timer number is selected based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure variable game and the acquired timer random number value. In the short-time game, the second timer selection table The timer number is selected based on the number of reserved balls of the special figure variable game and the acquired timer random number value. On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is ON and the acquired special figure timer random number value is 12000, the special figure timer random number value is in the range of 0 to 15535, and therefore corresponds to those conditions of the timer number determination table. The timer 2 indicating the timer number stored in the fifth line and 10 indicating the variation time are selected and stored in the respective storage areas provided in the RAM 308. In consideration of 2 ms which is the start cycle of the main control unit timer interrupt process, a value obtained by multiplying the selected variation time value by 2000 is set in the variation time storage area. For example, when 5 seconds is selected as the variation time, a value of 10000 is set as an initial value in the variation time storage area, and this variation time storage area is executed every time a timer update process (step S208) described later is executed. By subtracting 1 from this value, the passage of time can be measured by the number of executions of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  Further, in the special figure fluctuation-related processing that starts at the timing when the value of the fluctuation time storage area is changed from 1 to 0, when the big hit flag is on, the first special figure display device 114a or the second special figure display When the special figure 1 or special figure 2 determined in the above special figure selection process is turned off on the device 114b, the special figure 3 is set to be displayed, and then a predetermined stop display period ( For example, the display is set to be maintained for 500 milliseconds. With this setting, the special figure is stopped and displayed, and the result of the special figure variable game is notified to the player.

  That is, the “special symbol (special diagram) variable game” in this embodiment is when the predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special diagram start port 126 or the second special diagram start port 128. The special figure winning random number value and the special figure random number value are acquired in the winning detection process in step S203, and the acquired values are respectively stored in the predetermined storage areas of the RAM 308, and in the special figure related process in step S204. The value of the random number counter stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 308 is acquired as a special figure timer random number value, and the jackpot is determined based on the special figure winning random number value stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 308. Select the special figure type based on the special figure random number value stored in the predetermined storage area, and select the jackpot judgment result, the special figure type, and the obtained special figure timer random number value. The special figure variation time is determined, the special figure is variably displayed over the variation time, and the special figure 1 is determined based on the above jackpot determination result and the special figure type selection result. 2 or special figure 3 is displayed to stop.

  Also, in the special figure fluctuation-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends, when the jackpot flag is on, a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a big win by the decorative symbol display device 110 is started. It sets so that it may wait for the period which is displaying the image which alert | reports to a player to do.

  Further, in the special figure fluctuation-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends, a predetermined number of gaming balls (for example, ten balls) are awarded to a predetermined opening period (for example, 29 seconds or the variable winning opening 130). It sets so that the signal which hold | maintains a door member in an open state may be output to the solenoid 330 for the opening / closing drive of the door member of the variable prize opening 130 until it detects.

  Further, in the special figure fluctuation-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends, the door member is attached to the solenoid 330 for opening and closing the door member of the variable winning opening 130 for a predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds). It is set to output a signal that is held in the closed state.

  In the special figure variation-related processing that is started at the timing when the opening / closing control of the door member is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds), a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a big hit by the decorative symbol display device 110 is obtained. It sets so that it may wait for the period which is displaying the image which alert | reports to a player that it complete | finishes.

  Further, in the special figure fluctuation-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined end effect period ends, the total number of special figure fluctuation games that are on hold (the sum of the first and second reserved balls described later) is calculated. If it is 1 or more, the next special figure variable game such as the jackpot determination described above is started, but the number of reserved balls in the special figure variable game based on the winning at the first special figure start port 126 (the number of first held balls to be described later) ), And the number of reserved balls in the special figure variable game based on the winning at the second special figure starting port 126 (second held ball number to be described later) is 1 or more, the one who won first Priority is given to special figure variation games. Note that the number of balls won in the first special figure starting port 126 during the period in which the first special figure display device 114a is changing the symbol is displayed as the first reserved number of balls up to the RAM 308. Is stored in the first reserved ball number storage area, and the number of balls won in the second special figure starting port 128 during the period in which the second special figure display device 114b displays the variation of the symbol is Are stored in the second reserved ball number storage area provided in the RAM 308 as the second reserved ball number up to a predetermined maximum number of balls, and every time a big hit determination is made, the first reserved ball number or the second reserved ball number is incremented by one. The value obtained by subtracting is stored again in the first reserved ball number storage area or the second reserved ball number storage area.

  In step S205, a process related to a general map variable game (a general map related process) is performed. In this general map-related process, when the open / close control of the general map variable game and the second special figure start port 128 is not performed, and the number of the general map variable games held is one or more, Among the various lotteries using the various data tables, the winning determination is made first.

  More specifically, it is determined whether or not the random number value in the random number stored in the random value storage area in step S203 is within the numerical range of the lottery data for the winning determination table shown in FIG. When the winning random number value is within the numerical range of the lottery data, it is determined that the normal variable game is won and the winning flag is set to ON. On the other hand, when the usual winning random number is outside the numerical value range of the lottery data, it is determined that the usual figure variable game is out and the winning flag is set to OFF. For example, if the winning random number value acquired based on the detection of the ball winning at the starting position 124 is 40, the winning flag is set to ON because the winning random number value is in the range of 21 to 84. However, when the usual winning random number is 90, the winning flag is set to OFF because the usual winning random value is outside the range of 21 to 84.

  Regardless of the result of the hit determination, processing for determining the timer number is performed next. Specifically, the value of the random number counter for generating the normal timer random number described above is acquired as the normal timer random value. Then, a timer number corresponding to the random value shown in FIG. 6B or 6C is selected based on the number of reserved balls in the usual figure variable game and the obtained ordinary figure timer random number value, and a timer provided in the RAM 308 is selected. Store in the number storage area. Further, the variation time corresponding to the timer number is stored in the variation time storage area provided in the RAM 308, and the process is terminated. For example, when using the first general figure timer selection table, when the number of reserved balls of the common figure variable game is 3, and the obtained common figure timer random number value is 20, the numerical value of the common figure timer random number value is 0-7. The timer normal 1 is not selected because it is not in the range, and the normal timer 2 is selected in the range of 8 to 127. Store in the storage area.

  Further, in the common figure-related processing that starts at the timing when the value of the above-mentioned variable time storage area for normal maps is changed from 1 to 0, when the hit flag is on, the normal map display device 112 displays the above-mentioned common figure. 1. When the hit flag is off, the setting is made so as to display the above-mentioned FIG. 2, and thereafter, the display is set to be maintained for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the usual figure is stopped and the result of the usual figure variable game is notified to the player.

  That is, the “ordinary symbol (ordinary figure) variable game” in the present embodiment is performed in the winning detection process in step S203 when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won a prize in the ordinary figure starting port 124. The figure winning random number value is acquired and the acquired value is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 308, and the value of the random number counter stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 308 in the routine related processing in step S205 is obtained. It is acquired as a general-purpose timer random number value, a hit determination is made based on a general-purpose winning random number value stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 308, and a normal time fluctuation time based on the determination result and the acquired general-purpose timer random number value The base map is variably displayed over the change time, and the stop display of the base map 1 or base map 2 determined based on the hit determination result described above is performed and the process ends.

  Further, in the common figure-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends, when the hit flag is on, for opening / closing driving of the blades of the second start port 128 for a predetermined open period (for example, 2 seconds). The solenoid 330 is set to output a signal for holding the blades open. Specifically, a random number value that takes any value in the numerical range of 0 to 127 generated by a predetermined random number generation unit is acquired as a random number value for selecting a general power timer. Then, based on the gaming state and the acquired random number value for selecting the ordinary power timer, a timer number corresponding to the random value shown in FIG. 6D is selected and stored in the ordinary power timer number storage area provided in the RAM 308. . Further, the fluctuation time corresponding to the timer number and the number of times of release are stored in the ordinary power fluctuation time storage area and the ordinary electricity release number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and the process is terminated. For example, when the gaming state is normal, regardless of the acquired random number value for selecting the general power timer, the timer power 3, the variable time 0.2, and the open count 1 are selected and provided in the RAM 308. Store in each storage area. On the other hand, when the game state is a short-time game and the acquired random number value for selecting the general power timer is 50, the random number value for selecting the general power timer is within the range of 0 to 119. 2 indicating the number of releases and 2 indicating the number of times of opening are selected and stored in the respective storage areas provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, in the common figure-related processing which starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends, a signal for holding the blades in the closed state is output to the solenoid 330 for opening and closing the blades of the second special figure starting port 128. In addition to the setting, the solenoid 330 for opening / closing driving is set to hold the closed state of the blades for a predetermined closing period (for example, 500 msec).

  Also, in the general chart-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period has passed, when the number of pending general chart variable games is 1 or more, the next common figure variable game such as the above hit determination process is started. To do. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area.

  In step S206, a control command (effect command) is transmitted to effect control unit 350. The control command includes a change start command that is transmitted when the jackpot determination is performed in step S204a or S204b, a change stop command that is transmitted when the value of the change time storage area is 1 to 0, and a jackpot. There are a jackpot start command to be transmitted when the jackpot flag is set in the determination, round start information to be transmitted every time the predetermined opening period starts, and the variation start command includes a variation time (for example, a selected timer number). , Information on ON / OFF of probability variation flag, information on ON / OFF of jackpot flag, etc., and information indicating the number of times the variable winning opening 130 is opened after the jackpot is started (for example, the number of rounds) And so on. Also, a payout command is transmitted to the payout control unit 400. This payout command includes the number of prize balls based on the value of the prize ball number storage area described above.

  In step S207, the various solenoids 330 are driven to control the opening / closing of the second special figure starting port 128 and the variable winning port 130, and the game information stored in the RAM 308 is sent to the pachinko machine via the information output circuit 334. 100 is output to an information input circuit 550 that is separate from 100. In addition, display data to be output to the I / O 310 via the display circuits 322, 324, and 328 to the general-purpose display device 112, the first special-figure display device 114a, the second special-figure display device 114b, the various state display units 326, and the like. Set to the output port.

  In step S208, the time to change / stop display the symbols on the normal symbol display device 112, the first special symbol display device 114a, or the second special symbol display device 114b, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time, and a predetermined closing time. Various timers including a timer for timing a predetermined end effect period and the like are updated.

  In step S209, the voltage monitoring circuit that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit 500 to the main control unit 300 outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that the voltage has dropped when the voltage value is equal to or lower than a predetermined value. Whether or not a power-off is detected. If a power-off is detected, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is displayed. The return data is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power interruption processing such as initialization of the input / output port is performed.

  <Production control unit main processing>

  Next, the effect control unit main process executed by the CPU 354 of the effect control unit 350 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of an effect control part main process.

  The effect control unit 350 is provided with a reset signal output circuit that outputs a reset signal when the power is turned on. The CPU 354 of the basic circuit 352 to which this reset signal has been input starts reset by a reset interrupt and executes processing in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 356. First, various initial settings are performed in step S301. In this initial setting, input / output ports are initialized and various variables are initialized.

  In step S302, command input processing (details will be described later) is performed.

  In step S303, a command is output to the liquid crystal control circuit 374 via the output port of the I / O 360. The effect control unit 350 repeats the processes of steps S302 and S303 thereafter, except for interruption due to a strobe process or an effect control unit timer interruption process described later.

  <Command input processing>

  Next, the command input process (step S302) in the effect control unit main process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of command input processing.

  In step S401, the contents of a command storage area to be described later are confirmed, and it is determined whether or not an unprocessed command remains. If an unprocessed command remains in the command storage area, the process proceeds to step S402. If an unprocessed command does not remain in the command storage area, the process ends and returns to the effect control unit main process. .

  FIG. 17F is a flowchart showing the flow of the variation pattern process, and FIG. 17G is a flowchart showing the flow of the symbol stop process. In step S402 of the command input process, based on the type of unprocessed command to be processed next among the unprocessed commands stored in the command storage area, the variation pattern process (for example, unprocessed) shown in FIG. This is executed when the processing command is the above variation start command or jackpot command), or the symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 5G (for example, when the unprocessed command is the above variation stop command). Note that there are other processes based on the unprocessed command. For example, the main control unit 300 outputs each time the opening control of the variable winning opening 130 is started during the jackpot, and the variable winning opening 130 after the jackpot start is started. For example, a round start process performed when a round start command including information indicating the number of releases is an unprocessed command. Other processing is omitted here.

  In step S501 of the variation pattern process, the value of the jackpot flag and the timer number included in the unprocessed command are extracted and stored in the respective storage areas of the RAM 358. In addition, referring to the above-described various data tables stored in the effect control unit 350, effect data (for example, variation numbers, temporary stop symbols / stop symbol combinations, stages, etc.) is selected, and this is stored in the RAM 358. After storing, the processing is terminated.

  Specifically, the effect control unit 350 acquires a random value that takes any value in the numerical range of 0 to 127 generated by the predetermined random number generation unit as the random number value for variation determination, and provides it in the RAM 358. Stored in the fluctuation determining random value storage area. Next, based on the jackpot flag, reference is made to either one of the variation number selection tables in FIGS. 7A and 7B, and based on the timer number, the probability variation flag, and the obtained variation determination random value. The change number to be selected is selected, and the selected change number is stored in the change number storage area provided in the RAM 358. For example, when the jackpot flag is off, the timer number is timer 4, and the obtained random number for variation determination is 120, the table shown in FIG. Since variation 4 is not selected because it is not in the range, variation 5 is selected and stored in the variation number storage area because the random number for variation determination is included in the numerical value range of 96 to 127. On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is on, the probability variation flag is off, the timer number is timer 2, and the obtained variation determination random number value is 100, the variation determination random number value is determined by referring to the table shown in FIG. Since the variation 6 is not selected because it is not in the numerical range of 0 to 47, the variation determination random number is included in the numerical range of 48 to 127, so the variation 7 is selected and stored in the variation number storage area.

  Next, the effect control unit 350 acquires a random value that takes any value in the numerical range of 0 to 127 generated by the predetermined random number generation unit as a design determination random value, and is provided in the RAM 358. Store in the determination random number value storage area. Then, based on the symbol selection table shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the variation number, and the acquired random number for symbol determination, a combination of temporary stop symbols and a combination of stop symbols are selected, and each symbol memory provided in the RAM 358 is stored. Store in the area and end the process. For example, when the variation number stored in the variation number storage area is 3 and the acquired symbol determination random value is 50, the symbol determination random number value is referred to by referring to the symbol selection table shown in FIG. Is not in the range of 0-21, so “decoration 1-decoration 8-decoration 1” is not selected, and since the random number for design determination is not in the range of 22-31, “decoration 2-decoration 1-decoration 2” ”Is not selected, and the random number value for symbol determination is included in the range of 32 to 53 for the random number value for variation determination,“ decoration 3—decoration 2—decoration 3 ”is selected, and the symbol storage area provided in the RAM 358 To remember. On the other hand, when the variation number stored in the variation number storage area is 7 and the acquired symbol determination random number value is 60, the symbol determination random number value is determined by referring to the symbol selection table shown in FIG. Because it is not in the range of 0 to 31, “decoration 2-decoration 1-decoration 2” is not selected as the combination of temporary stop symbols, and “decoration 2-decoration 2-decoration 2” is not selected as the combination of stop symbols. Since the numerical value is included in the range of 32 to 63, “decoration 4-decoration 3-decoration 4” is selected as the combination of temporary stop symbols, and “decoration 4-decoration 4-decoration 4” is selected as the combination of stop symbols. The temporary stop symbol combination and the stop symbol combination are stored in respective symbol storage areas provided in the RAM 358.

  Next, when the jackpot flag and the probability variation flag are on, the effect control unit 350 converts the random number value that takes any value in the numerical range from 0 to 127 generated by the predetermined random number generation unit into the stage selection random number. Obtained as a numerical value and stored in a stage selection random value storage area provided in the RAM 358. Then, referring to the destination stage selection table shown in FIG. 13A, the stage is selected based on the number of reserved balls of the special figure variable game and the acquired random number for stage selection, and information on the selected stage is obtained. The information is stored in a stage information storage area provided in the RAM 358. For example, if the number of reserved balls in the special figure variable game is 0 or 1, and the acquired random number value for stage selection is 40, the stage selection random number value is in the range of 0 to 55, so stage 1 is selected, Information indicating stage 1 is stored in the above-described stage information storage area.

  Next, the effect control unit 350 acquires a random value that takes any value in the numerical range of 0 to 127 generated by the predetermined random number generation unit as a stage determination random value, and the stage provided in the RAM 358. Store in the determination random number value storage area. For example, when information indicating stage 2 is stored in the above-described stage information storage area, referring to the short stage effect determination table shown in FIG. Based on the above, an image number is selected, and the selected image number is stored in a stage image information storage area provided in the RAM 358. For example, if the game state is the initial state, the number of reserved balls in the special figure variable game is 3, and the acquired short stage determination random number value is 5, the short stage determination random number value is in the range of 0 to 95, so the image number The image 201 is selected and stored in the stage image information storage area provided in the RAM 358. In addition, when the game state is the initial state, the number of reserved balls in the special figure variable game is 2, and the acquired short stage determination random number value is 5, the short stage determination random number value is in the range of 0 to 31, so the image number Is selected and stored in the stage image information storage area provided in the RAM 358. The details of the production mode in the short stage will be described later.

  In step S601 of the symbol stop process, the three decorative symbols constituting the combination of the stopped symbols stored in the symbol storage area are displayed on the left, middle, and right symbol display areas 110a to 110c of the decorative symbol display device 110. Set to display in the display area. In the round start process, information indicating the number of times the variable winning opening 130 is released after the jackpot start included in the unprocessed command is extracted and stored in a storage area provided in the RAM 358.

  <Strobe interrupt processing>

  Next, the strobe interruption process of the effect control unit 350 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of strobe interrupt processing.

  This strobe interruption process is a process executed when the effect control unit 350 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S701 of the strobe interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 358.

  <Production control unit timer interrupt processing>

  Next, the effect control unit timer interruption process executed by the CPU 354 of the effect control unit 350 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of an effect control part timer interruption process.

  The effect control unit 350 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms). The timer interrupt is triggered by the timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle. Run with.

  In step S801, effect data update processing is performed. In this effect data update process, the decorative symbol display device is based on the change number stored in step S501 described above, the combination of temporary stop symbols, the combination of stop symbols, and the elapsed time since the start of variable symbol display. 110, the operation control data for controlling the decorative symbol variation display by the speaker 366 and the various lamps 370 is updated. Note that the above-described variation number is an identifier of major classification data indicating the mode of one-time decorative symbol variation from the variation start to the variation stop, and the major classification data is composed of a plurality of more detailed minor classification data. Yes. The small classification data includes the switching timing of moving images displayed by the decorative symbol display device 110, the switching timing of sounds output from the speakers, the switching timing of lighting states of various lamps, and the like. It consists of time chart data stored in numerical values as units. For example, the case where the variation number whose variation time is 10 seconds is a decorative symbol variation whose variation number is indicated by variation 2 is illustrated. Here, it is assumed that decoration 7-decoration 6-decoration 7 is selected as the combination of the fluctuation number 2 and the stop symbol in step S501, and each is stored in the storage area. In this case, the large classification data indicated by variation 2 includes small classification data A for controlling the decorative symbol display device 110, small classification data B for controlling the speaker, and small classification data C for controlling various lamps. Is associated. The small classification data A further includes seven pieces of time-series production information with identifiers of production information A to production information G. Here, for the sake of simplicity, the elapsed time from the start of the decoration symbol variation is simply indicated by the number of seconds (for example, a sentence such as “a period of 5 to 7 seconds after the decoration pattern variation start time” is expressed as “5-7. ”For each second), and each of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas 110a to 110c of the decorative symbol display device 110 and the symbol type are simply indicated by the position and the symbol name (for example,“ left of the decorative symbol display device 110 ”). In the symbol display area 110a, a sentence such as “stop decoration symbol“ decoration 7 ”” is shown as “stop decoration 7 on the left”), and it is simply variable display that a plurality of decoration symbols are variably displayed in a predetermined display area. Call it.

  The effect information A indicates that the display is variably displayed on the left, middle, and right at a high speed for 0 to 2 seconds. The effect information B indicates that the display is fluctuating at a low speed on the left for 2 to 3 seconds and at a high speed on the middle and right. The effect information C indicates that the decoration 7 is stopped on the left for 3 to 4 seconds, and the middle and the right are variably displayed at high speed. The effect information D indicates that the decoration 7 is stopped on the left for 4 to 5 seconds, and the display is variably displayed at a high speed in the middle and at a low speed on the right. The effect information E indicates that the decoration 7 is stopped on the left and right for 5 to 7.5 seconds, and the inside is variably displayed at high speed. The effect information F indicates that the decoration 7 is stopped on the left and right for 7.5 to 9.5 seconds, and the display is varied at a low speed. The effect information G indicates that the decoration 7 is stopped on the left and right for 9.5 to 10 seconds, and the decoration 6 is stopped and displayed. Similarly, the small classification data B and C are composed of a plurality of time-series production information.

  In step S801, processing for switching the production information from A to B is performed at the timing of switching the production, for example, at the end timing of the production based on the production information A, and the decorative symbol variation display is performed in the form indicated by the switched production information. A command to be output to the liquid crystal control circuit 374 in the process of step S303 to be executed next time (for example, a command for instructing to stop the decoration 7 on the left) is stored in a liquid crystal command storage area provided in the RAM 358, which will be described later. Preparations for controlling the speaker 366 or the various lamps 370 in steps S802 and S803 are made.

  In addition, referring to information on ON / OFF of the probability variation flag at the start of the variation of the decorative symbol, if the probability variation flag is OFF, the normal background (to be described later) is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 until the next variation start. Set the command. On the other hand, when the probability variation flag is on, the normal chance stage (stage 1), short stage (stage 2), long stage (stage 3), and high chance, which will be described later, are displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 until the next variation start. Command setting for displaying one of the stages (stage 4) is performed. For example, when performing the short stage effect shown in FIG. 14, as an initial state, command setting for displaying an image corresponding to the image number selected from the image 201 to the image 204 on the decorative symbol display device 110 is performed. An image corresponding to the image number selected from the images 205 to 208 at the start of the variation of one game (hereinafter, the game from the variation start to the variation stop of the special figure may be simply referred to as a game) The command setting for displaying on 110 is performed, and the command setting for displaying the image corresponding to the image number selected from the images 209 to 212 on the decorative symbol display device 110 at the start of the variation of the second game is performed. A command setting for displaying an image corresponding to the image number selected from the image 213 to the image 217 on the decorative symbol display device 110 at the start of the game eye change. It was carried out, when the variation initiation of 4 game th performs command set for displaying an image corresponding to the image number selected from image 218 to image 220 in the decorative pattern display device 110.

  In step S802, a sound output process is performed. In this sound output process, the audio data to be output to the speaker 366 included in the speaker control information (for example, the small classification data B or the production information) acquired in step S801 described above is set as the output port of the I / O 360, The sound source IC 368 controls the output of the speaker 366.

  In step S803, lamp control processing is performed. In this lamp control process, data indicating lighting / extinguishing of lamps output to various lamps 370 included in various lamp control information (for example, small classification data C or effect information) acquired in step S801 described above is I. / O360 is set to the output port, and the display circuit 372 controls the lighting and extinguishing of various lamps 370.

  In step S804, a solenoid control process is performed and the process ends.

  <Types of effects displayed on the decorative symbol display device during the special figure variation game>

  Next, the types of effect display performed on the decorative symbol display device 110 during the special figure variable game of the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The effect display by the decorative symbol display device 110 of the present embodiment includes normal reach, long reach, normal reverse reach, double line reach, triple line reach, special multiline reach, normal re-variation reach, full rotation reach, and special full rotation reach. There are nine types.

  18 (a-1) to 18 (a-4), (b-1) to (b-5), and (c-1) to (c-5) are effect displays by the decorative symbol display device 110. In addition to the decorative symbols, a background image (in this example, an empty image) used in stage 1 or stage 4 described later is displayed. In addition, the downward arrow in subsequent drawings has shown that the decoration design of the area | region is fluctuating.

  FIGS. 18A-1 to 18A-4 are diagrams showing variations in normal reach. In this normal reach, after the decorative symbols in all the symbol display areas 110a to 110c are displayed in a variable manner ((a-1) in the figure), the decorative symbols corresponding to the jackpots in the left symbol display area 110a and the right symbol display area 110c are stopped. Display, and the variable display is continued only for the decorative symbols in the middle symbol display area 110b ((a-3) in the figure). The decoration 7 corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed in the left and right symbol display areas 110a and 110c by the decoration symbol display device 110, and only the middle symbol display area 110b is continuously displayed in a variable manner, and a specific symbol (here, the left and right symbol display device) is displayed. Reach symbol stop mode is a mode in which the jackpot is notified if the decoration 7) corresponding to the jackpot that 110a, 110c stops and displays is stopped in a specific symbol display area (here, the middle symbol display area 110b). Called. Further, the time is measured from the start of the decorative symbol variation display, and when the predetermined variation time has elapsed from the beginning of the variation display, the ornamental symbol in the middle symbol display area 110b is stopped and displayed (FIG. (A-4)). )). In this example, the decorative symbol display device 110 displays the decoration 7 in the left symbol display area 110a, the decoration 1 in the middle symbol display area 110b, and the decoration 7 in the right symbol display area 110c. Since it is not included in the above-mentioned jackpot symbol combination, the player is informed that the result of the special symbol variation game is out of place. At the same time as this notification, the special symbol display device 114 is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 114, which indicates that it is off.

  FIGS. 18 (b-1) to (b-5) are diagrams showing long reach fluctuation modes. In this long reach, after the decorative symbols in all symbol display areas 110a to 110c are displayed in a variable manner ((b-1) in the figure), the decorative symbols corresponding to the jackpots are displayed in the left symbol display area 110a and the right symbol display area 110c. The display is stopped, and the variable display is continued only for the decorative symbol in the middle symbol display area 110b for a longer time than the normal reach ((b-3) and (b-4) in the figure). Then, the time is measured from the beginning of the decorative symbol variation display, and when a predetermined variation time has elapsed from the beginning of the variation display, the ornamental symbol in the middle symbol display area 110b is stopped and displayed ((b-5) in the figure). )).

  18 (c-1) to 18 (c-5) are diagrams showing fluctuation modes of normal reverse reach. In this normal reverse reach, after the decorative symbols in all the symbol display areas 110a to 110c are variably displayed ((c-1) in the figure), the decorative symbols corresponding to the jackpots in the left symbol display area 110a and the right symbol display area 110c are displayed. Is stopped and the variable display is continued only for the decorative symbols in the middle symbol display area 110b ((c-3) in the figure). Then, the time is measured from the start of the variation display of the decorative symbols, and the decorative symbols that do not correspond to the jackpot are temporarily stopped in the middle symbol display area 110b before the predetermined variation time has elapsed from the start of the variation display. Display (The symbol combinations displayed in the left, middle, and right symbol display areas 110a to 110c are simply referred to as “temporary stop symbol combinations”, and the decorative symbols are stopped to display the “temporary stop symbol combinations”. This is simply referred to as “temporary stop” (FIG. (C-4)), and the decorative symbol corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed in the middle symbol display area 110b (FIG. (C-5)). . In this example, the decoration 7 is stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 110a, the middle symbol display area 110b, and the right symbol display area 110c by the decorative symbol display device 110, but this combination of symbols is the special jackpot described above. Since it is included in the combination of symbols, the player is informed that the result of the special symbol variation game is a special jackpot. At the same time as this notification, the special symbol display device 114 is stopped and displayed on the special symbol 2 indicating that it is a special jackpot.

  19 (a-1) to (a-6), (b-1) to (b-6), (c-1) to (c-6), and FIGS. 20 (a-1) to (a-5). ) Shows the effect display by the decorative symbol display device 110, and displays a background image (sea image) of the stage 3 described later in addition to the decorative symbol.

  FIGS. 19 (a-1) to 19 (a-6) are diagrams showing a variation mode of double line reach. In this double line reach, the decorative symbols in all the symbol display areas 110a to 110c are displayed in a variable manner ((a-1) in the figure), and then the decorative symbols corresponding to the jackpots in the left and right symbol display regions 110a and 110c (decorative in the diagram). 7) is stopped and the variable display is continued only for the decorative symbols in the middle symbol display area 110b ((a-3) in the figure). Then, the time is measured from the start of the variation display of the decorative symbol, and the decorative symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed in the left and right symbol display areas 110a and 110c (decoration in the diagram) before the predetermined variation time elapses from the start of the variation display. (6, 7) is changed to a stop mode in which two lines are displayed in the upper and lower directions, and an effect is given to give the player an expectation that if the decoration 6 or the decoration 7 stops in the middle symbol display area 110b, it will be a big hit (same figure). (A-4)) After that, a decorative symbol (decorative 5 in this example) that does not correspond to the jackpot is displayed in the middle symbol display area 110b ((a-5) in the figure). Then, after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation display, the left and right symbol display areas 110a and 110c are returned to the one-line display ((a-6) in the figure). In this example, the decorative symbol display device 110 displays the decoration 7 in the left symbol display area 110a, the decoration 5 in the middle symbol display area 110b, and the decoration 7 in the right symbol display area 110c. Since it is not included in the above-mentioned symbol combination that is a big hit, the player is informed that the result of the special symbol variation game is out of place. At the same time as this notification, the special symbol display device 114 is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 114, which indicates that it is off.

  FIGS. 19 (b-1) to 19 (b-6) are diagrams showing a variation mode of triple line reach. In this triple line reach, after the decorative symbols in all symbol display areas 110a to 110c are displayed in a variable manner ((b-1) in the figure), the decorative symbols corresponding to the jackpots in the left and right symbol display areas 110a and 110c (decorative in the figure). 7) is stopped and the variable display is continued only for the decorative symbols in the middle symbol display area 110b ((b-3) in the figure). Then, the time is measured from the start of the variation display of the decorative symbol, and the decorative symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed in the left and right symbol display areas 110a and 110c (decoration in the diagram) before the predetermined variation time elapses from the start of the variation display. (5, 6, 7) was changed to a stop mode in which three lines were displayed in the upper and lower directions, and an effect was given to give the player an expectation that if one of the decorations 5 to 7 stops in the middle symbol display area 110b, it will be a big hit. (Diagram (b-4)) After that, a decorative symbol (decoration 1 in this example) that does not correspond to the jackpot is displayed in the middle symbol display area 110b (Diagram (b-5)). Then, after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation display, the left and right symbol display areas 110a and 110c are returned to the one-line display ((b-6) in the figure). In this example, the decorative symbol display device 110 displays the decoration 7 in the left symbol display area 110a, the decoration 1 in the middle symbol display area 110b, and the decoration 7 in the right symbol display area 110c. Since it is not included in the above-mentioned symbol combination that is a big hit, the player is informed that the result of the special symbol variation game is out of place. At the same time as this notification, the special symbol display device 114 is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 114, which indicates that it is off.

  FIGS. 19 (c-1) to 19 (c-6) are diagrams showing a variation mode of special multiline reach. In this special multi-line reach, after the decorative symbols of all symbol display areas 110a to 110c are variably displayed ((c-1) in the same figure), the left and right symbol display areas 110a and 110c are displayed with decorative symbols corresponding to jackpots (in the figure). The decoration 7) is stopped and the variable display is continued only for the decoration design in the middle design display area 110b ((c-3) in the figure). Then, the time is measured from the beginning of the decorative symbol variation display, and all types of ornamental symbols (decorative symbols in the diagram) are displayed in the left and right symbol display areas 110a and 110c before the predetermined variation time has elapsed from the beginning of the variation display. 1-8) is changed to a stop mode in which four rows are displayed on the left and right, and two columns are displayed on the middle symbol display area 110b. If any of the decorations 1 to 8 stops in the middle symbol display area 110b, an effect is given to give the player an expectation. After that ((c-4) in the figure), a decorative symbol (decoration 7 in this example) corresponding to the jackpot is displayed in the middle symbol display area 110b ((c-5) in the figure). Then, after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation display, the left and right symbol display areas 110a and 110c are returned to the one-line display ((c-6) in the figure). In this example, the decoration 7 is stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 110a, the middle symbol display area 110b, and the right symbol display area 110c by the decorative symbol display device 110, but this combination of symbols is the special jackpot described above. Since it is included in the combination of symbols, the player is informed that the result of the special symbol variation game is a special jackpot. At the same time as this notification, the special symbol display device 114 is stopped and displayed on the special symbol 2 indicating that it is a special jackpot.

  FIGS. 20 (a-1) to 20 (a-5) are diagrams showing variations of the normal re-variation reach. In this normal re-variation reach, after the decorative symbols in all the symbol display areas 110a to 110c are variably displayed ((a-1) in the figure), the decorative symbols corresponding to the jackpots in the left and right symbol display areas 110a and 110c (in the figure). A part of the decoration 6) is stopped and displayed, and the variable display is continued only for the decoration design in the middle design display area 110b ((a-3) in the figure). Then, the time is measured from the start of the decorative symbol variation display, and the decorative symbol corresponding to the jackpot (decoration 6 in the diagram) is temporarily stopped in the middle symbol display area 110b before the predetermined variation time has elapsed. After displaying ("temporary stop symbol combination" is displayed by "temporary stop") ((a-4) in the figure), the decorative symbols in all the symbol display areas 110a to 110c are variably displayed again to win a special jackpot. The corresponding decorative pattern (decoration 7 in the figure) is stopped and displayed ((a-5) in the figure).

  20 (b-1) to 20 (b-5) are diagrams showing a variation mode of full rotation reach. 20 (b-1) to (b-5) and (c-1) to (c-5), in addition to the decorative design, the background image of stage 2 described later (in this example) , Land image). In this full rotation reach, after the decorative symbols in all the symbol display areas 110a to 110c are variably displayed ((b-1) in the figure), only the decorative symbols corresponding to the jackpot (decorative 4 to 7 in the diagram) are displayed. The display is stopped for a number of times ((b-2) to (b-5) in the figure).

  FIGS. 20 (c-1) to (c-5) are diagrams showing a variation mode of the special full rotation reach. In this special full rotation reach, the decorative symbols in all the symbol display areas 110a to 110c are variably displayed (Fig. (C-1)), and then the decorative symbols corresponding to the special jackpot (decorations 1, 3, 5, Only 7) is stopped and displayed a plurality of times ((c-2) to (c-5) in the figure).

  Next, the normal background, normal chance stage, short stage, long stage, and high chance stage will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of a normal background, and FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a normal chance stage, a short stage, a long stage, and a high chance stage.

  When the probability variation flag is off, the basic circuit 352 of the production control unit 350 has a background image of a normal background where grandpa and grandma are drinking tea at the back of the hearth as shown in FIG. 21 until the next variation starts. Is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110. On the other hand, when the probability variation flag is on, the basic circuit 352 of the effect control unit 350 refers to the above-described stage image information storage area at the start of the decoration symbol variation, and sets the image number stored in the stage image information storage area. The corresponding image is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110. For example, when the image number of stage 1 is stored in the stage image information storage area, the start image of the normal chance stage shown in FIG. 22A (in this example, an empty background image (still image), An image (moving image) in which the grandfather and the grandmother are going to start competition in different balloons is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110. When the stage 2 image number is stored in the stage image information storage area, the start image of the short stage shown in FIG. 22B (in this example, the land background image (still image) and the grandfather An image (moving image) in which the grandmother is going to start a competition in a different racing car is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110. When information indicating the image number of the stage 3 is stored in the stage image information storage area, the start image of the long stage shown in FIG. 22C (in this example, the sea background image (still image) Then, an image (moving image) in which the grandfather and the grandmother are going to start competition on different yachts is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110. Further, when the image number of the stage 4 is stored in the stage image information storage area, the start image (in this example, an empty background image (still image) shown in FIG. An image (moving image) in which the grandfather and the grandmother are going to start competition in different clouds is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110.

  Next, the details of the above-described short stage will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a figure which showed an example of the production | presentation aspect of a short stage. The short stage according to the present embodiment consists of a total of four games. For example, in the initial state, a moving image in which an aunt is riding a front racing car and a grandpa is riding a back racing car (see FIG. 14). Image 201 or image 204) is displayed ((a) in the same figure), and when the special game of the first game is out of play, a moving image in which the grandmother pulls grandpa away when the decorative design of the first game stops changing ( The image 207 in FIG. 14 is displayed (FIG. 14B), and a decorative symbol corresponding to the detachment (in this example, a symbol combination of ornament 5-decoration 8-decoration 7) is displayed. Further, at the same time as this display, the above-mentioned special figure 3 indicating that it is out of place is stopped and displayed on the special figure display device 114. Next, when the special game of the second game is out of play, Grandpa chases up the grandma at the start of the change of the decorative pattern of the second game ((c) in the figure). At the same time, a moving image (image 212 in FIG. 14) displayed by the grandmother is displayed (FIG. 14 (d)), and a decorative pattern corresponding to the detachment (in this example, a combination of decoration 7-decoration 8-decoration 5) is displayed. indicate. Further, at the same time as this display, the above-mentioned special figure 3 indicating that it is out of place is stopped and displayed on the special figure display device 114. Next, if the special game of 3rd game is out of play, Grandpa and Grandma are lined up at the start of the 3rd game's decorative design change (Fig. (E)). At the same time, a moving image (image 216 in FIG. 14) that speeds up the grandpa is displayed (FIG. 14 (f)), and a decorative pattern (in this example, a pattern combination of decoration 8-decoration 7-decoration 5) is displayed. ) Is displayed. Further, at the same time as this display, the above-mentioned special figure 3 indicating that it is out of place is stopped and displayed on the special figure display device 114. Finally, if the special game of the 4th game is out of play, when the decorative design of the 4th game starts to change, Grandpa pulls away from the grandma (Fig. (G)), and the video that Grandpa runs through at the top ( 14 (figure (f) of FIG. 14) is displayed (decoration 7- in this example) indicating that the special-figure variation game is out of play when the variation of the ornamental pattern of the fourth game is stopped. (Decoration 7-symbol combination of decoration 5) is displayed. Further, at the same time as this display, the above-mentioned special figure 3 indicating that it is out of place is stopped and displayed on the special figure display device 114.

  On the other hand, when the special figure variable game of the fourth game is a special jackpot, the effects of (i) and (j) of FIG. (J) are performed instead of the effects of (g) and (h) of FIG. . Specifically, the above-described reach symbol stop mode is displayed during the special game of the fourth game, and Grandpa applies a sudden brake during the special game (Fig. (I)). A moving image (image 218 in FIG. 14) in which the grandmother can run at the head is displayed (figure (j)). Also, a decorative symbol (in this example, a combination of decorative 5-decorative 5-decorative 5) indicating that the special-figure game has been won is displayed, and the special-figure display device 114 displays a special symbol almost simultaneously with this display. The above-mentioned special figure 2 showing that it is a big hit is stopped and displayed.

  Next, the above-described long stage will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example of a long stage effect. The long stage according to the present embodiment is composed of 6 games in total, and at the start of the variation of the decorative pattern in the first game, the grandfather is about to start a competition on the front yacht and the grandmother on the back yacht. When the change of the decorative pattern of the first game is stopped, a decorative pattern corresponding to the disengagement is displayed and a moving image in which the grandmother pulls out the grandpa is displayed (FIG. (B)). ). Further, at the same time as this display, the above-mentioned special figure 3 indicating that it is out of place is stopped and displayed on the special figure display device 114. In addition, although the presentation mode of the second game to the fifth game is omitted, in the case of indicating that the special figure variation game is out of play in the last six games, Displays a moving image of pursuing grandma (FIG. (C)), and when the variation of the decorative pattern of the sixth game is stopped, a decorative symbol (in this example, decorative 7-decoration) indicating that the special figure variable game is out of play. 5-design combination of decoration 5) is displayed, and a moving image in which Grandpa wins by separating grandma is displayed ((d) in the figure). Further, at the same time as this display, the above-mentioned special figure 3 indicating that it is out of place is stopped and displayed on the special figure display device 114.

  Next, the above-described high chance stage will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a figure which showed an example of the production aspect of the high chance stage. The high chance stage according to the present embodiment is composed of 8 games in total. At the start of the variation of the decorative pattern in the first game, a movie in which grandma is riding on the front cloud and grandpa is on the back cloud. An image is displayed ((a) in the figure), and when the variation of the decorative pattern in the first game is stopped, a decorative pattern corresponding to the disengagement is displayed and a moving image in which the grandmother pulls out Grandpa is displayed (( b)). Further, at the same time as this display, the above-mentioned special figure 3 indicating that it is out of place is stopped and displayed on the special figure display device 114. In addition, although the presentation mode of the second game to the seventh game is omitted, in the case where the last 8 games indicate that the special figure variation game is a win, Displays a moving image for pursuing grandma ((c) in the same figure), and when the variation of the decorative pattern of the eighth game is stopped, a decorative pattern (in this example, a decorative 8-decoration is shown) 8-a combination of symbols of decoration 8) and a moving image in which Grandma pulls Grandpa apart and wins (D). At the same time as this display, the special figure display device 114 stops and displays the above special figure 2 indicating that it is a big hit.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a game value giving means for giving a game value to a player when a predetermined condition is established, and a game area during a predetermined period. And a game value determining means for determining the magnitude of the game value to be given to the player by the game value giving means based on the number of game balls won in a specific winning opening provided in It is a game table.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, it is conventionally possible to allow a player to advance a game while considering the number of balls won in a predetermined winning opening and the amount of game value with a high expected value to be added. In some cases, it is possible to provide a more interesting game to a player. The game value is, for example, a jackpot of 2R continuation in which the jackpot winning probability does not change after the ending, a jackpot of 16R continuation in which the jackpot winning probability does not change after the ending, a jackpot of 2R continuation in which the jackpot winning probability is improved after the ending, and a jackpot winning after the ending Probability increases 16R continuation jackpot, variable winning hole is opened only once for a short period of time, variable winning hole is opened only once for a long period of time, and other player's holding ball reduction is reduced. State and a state in which the number of game balls to be paid out to the player is increased, and the magnitude of the game value is, for example, the jackpot winning probability after the end rather than the jackpot of 2R continuation in which the jackpot winning probability does not change after the end The determined state (for example, jackpot state, predetermined symbol, etc.) Probability lottery state, may be applied to the size of the game balls expected number of paid out to the player due open time extension state of the predetermined variable winning device). In addition, during a predetermined period, not only the above contents, but also during a variable display of a predetermined symbol (for example, Special Fig. 1, Special Fig. 2, Universal Diagram), a predetermined number of symbols are stopped after the predetermined symbol variation display is started. Until the reach occurs, until all symbols stop, until the jackpot symbol mode is displayed, while the predetermined variable winning means is open during the big hit, the predetermined variable winning means can easily play the game ball While the winning state is possible, during the extended extension state of the predetermined variable winning means, during the time reduction, during the state of shortening the fluctuation time of the predetermined symbol, the symbol form indicating that the predetermined symbol is winning is stopped and displayed. Any state such as a period in which the probability is improved may be applied.

  In addition, when the game ball is won at the start opening provided in the game area (in the present embodiment, the general start start opening 124, the first and second special figure start opening 126, 128), the symbol variation display is started. When the symbol display means (in this embodiment, the universal symbol display device 112, the first and second special symbol display devices 114a and 114b) and the symbol aspect stopped and displayed by the symbol display means are specific symbol aspects, Game value granting means for giving a game value to the player, and the number of game balls won in the starting opening during the period when the symbol display means is displaying the symbol variation up to a predetermined maximum number of balls You may provide the winning ball number memory | storage means to memorize | store, and the game value determination means which determines the magnitude | size of the game value which a game value provision means provides to a player based on the number of reservation balls. With such a configuration, for example, a game ball won at the starting opening during a period from when the number stored in the winning ball number storage means becomes zero last time until a predetermined time (for example, start of fluctuation, end of jackpot). Since the amount of game value added to the player can be changed based on the number of balls, the game can be advanced while making the player think about the amount of game value to be given, In some cases, it may be possible to keep the player's interest, such as being able to continue to aim for a prize at the starting point without stopping the launch, and the player may be able to play games. In some cases, the number of balls to be provided can be increased.

  In addition, when the symbol display means starts the variable display of the symbol, it further comprises a game value determining means for determining the magnitude of the game value given to the player by the game value giving means based on the number of reserved balls. Good. With such a configuration, during the period from when the number stored in the winning ball number storage means becomes zero last time until the start of the change, the game ball wins the game as a condition for starting the change. The amount of game value added to the player can be changed based on the number of balls won by the ball, so the player can aim for the starting point while thinking about the amount of game value to be given. When it is possible to have a game characteristic that can keep the player's interest, such as being able to launch, and sometimes continuing to aim for a prize at the start opening without stopping firing In addition, there are cases where the operation of the game table can be improved, for example, the player may increase the number of balls provided for the game. Furthermore, even if the number of reserved balls reaches the maximum number of balls or more than a predetermined number close to it, the player who stops so-called “stopping the ball” is started considering only the maximum number of balls as before. Rather than launching and stopping the ball to the mouth, a new idea that it may be better to launch and stop the ball at the starting port while considering the high expected value of the game value obtained and the number of memories May be able to provide a new gameability to various types of players.

  When the game value is composed of the first game value and the second game value to be given to the player following the first game value, and the game value giving means has finished giving the first game value And a game value determining means for determining the magnitude of the second game value given to the player by the game value giving means based on the number of reserved balls, and a variable winning means provided in the game area. Further comprising an open / close control means for changing the game state from the closed state to the open state, and comprising a first game value and a second game value that is given to the player following the first game value, The gaming value of the variable winning means is a plurality of opening and closing control by the opening and closing control means, on the condition that the variable winning means has been opened a specific number of times after the opening and closing control means has started the opening and closing control, Based on the number of reserved balls, the game value giving means is a game A game value determining means for determining the magnitude of the second gaming value to be added to, may be provided. With such a configuration, during the period from when the number of held balls reaches zero last time until the end of jackpot (or when the first symbol display means starts changing the symbol after the jackpot ends) Since the amount of game value added to the player can be changed based on the number of balls that the game ball has won at the starting opening, which is a condition for the winning to start the change, it is given to the player It is possible to launch a ball aiming at the starting port while thinking about the size of the game value, and it may be possible to continue to aim for winning at the starting port without stopping the launch, etc. In some cases, it is possible to improve the operation of the game table, for example, it may be possible to provide a game property that can maintain the interest of the player, and the player may be able to increase the number of balls provided for the game. Further, if the variable winning opening in the open state has a configuration that changes the variable winning opening to a closed state when a predetermined predetermined winning ball number (for example, 10 balls) wins, the predetermined winning ball number, or As for the player who stops the launch of the ball of the game ball when it becomes more than a predetermined number close to it, the ball launch to the variable prize opening considering only the prescribed prize number during the jackpot, as before, Rather than stopping, it may be possible to make a new idea that it may be better to launch and stop the ball at the starting port while considering the size of the game value with the high expected value obtained and the number of memories In some cases, a new game can be provided to various types of players.

  In addition, when a game ball wins a first starting port provided in the gaming area (in the present embodiment, the first special figure starting port 126), a first symbol display means (this In the embodiment, when the game ball wins the first special figure display device 114a) and the second start opening provided in the game area (the second special figure start opening 128 in this embodiment), the variation of the symbol The second symbol display means for starting the display (in this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 114b) and the symbol pattern that is stopped and displayed by the first symbol display means or the second symbol display means are specific symbol aspects. In this case, the number of game balls won in the first starting port during the period in which the first symbol display means displays the variation of the symbols. Is stored as a first reserved number of balls, up to a predetermined maximum number of balls. In the embodiment, the first reserved ball number storage area provided in the RAM 308) and the number of game balls won in the second starting port during the period in which the second symbol display means displays the variation of symbols, A second winning ball number storage means (a second reserved ball number storage area provided in the RAM 308 in this embodiment) for storing up to a predetermined maximum number of balls as a second reserved ball number; a first reserved ball number; The game value determining means may determine the magnitude of the game value provided to the player by the game value providing means based on the second number of reserved balls. As described above, when the game value is determined based on the sum of the number of reserved balls, the number of ranges (for example, the maximum number of balls per starting port) is larger than the maximum number of balls (for example, four) of one starting port. 4 is a value between 0 and 7, or between 0 and 8), the game value can be more widened and up to the maximum number of balls for one starter Even if the ball is won, if the number of winnings at the other starting port is less than the maximum number of balls, it is possible to direct the player to win the other side, so that it has unprecedented game characteristics There is a case.

  In addition, when a game ball wins at the first start opening provided in the game area, the first design display means for starting the variable display of the design and the game ball at the second start opening provided in the game area. If the symbol design displayed by the second symbol display means and the first symbol display means or the second symbol display means is displayed in a specific symbol form when the winning is achieved, A game value giving means for giving a game value to a player, and the number of game balls won in the first start port during a period in which the first symbol display means displays the symbols in a variable manner. The first winning ball number storage means for storing up to a predetermined maximum number of balls as the number of balls, and the game balls won in the second starting port during the period in which the second symbol display means is displaying the symbols in a variable manner Second winning ball number storage means for storing the number of balls as a second reserved ball number up to a predetermined maximum ball number And a game value determining means for determining the magnitude of the game value given to the player by the game value giving means based on the second number of held balls, not based on the first number of held balls. Good. In this way, the expected winning value of the game ball to the starting opening, which is a condition for determining the magnitude of the game value to be given, is set lower than the expected winning value of the game ball to the other starting opening. If so, give up winning at the starting opening that is difficult to win, stop the launch of the game ball when the number of winning at the other starting opening exceeds the maximum number of balls, or a predetermined number close to it, so-called Even for players who make a stop, the expected value that can be obtained is high instead of launching and stopping the ball at the starting port only considering the maximum number of balls at the starting port with a high expected winning value as before. It may be possible to make a new idea that it may be better to launch and stop the ball at various starting points while considering the size of the game value and the number of memories, and various types of players will be able to play new games May be able to provide . Here, the expected winning value is determined mainly by the arrangement of game nails provided in the vicinity of the start opening, or when the size of the start opening changes and the special drawing lottery probability in the above embodiment is in the low probability state. It may be like a mouth. You may make it change the starting port used as the conditions which determine the magnitude | size of the game value to provide. For example, the first and second start holes having different winning expectation values and the first and second special views that start changing when a game ball wins at each start hole are provided. In the figure, when the jackpot symbol mode is stopped and displayed, the jackpot operation is started, and from the time of turning on the power to the predetermined change time, the winning ball number storage means corresponding to the first starting port stores Based on the number of winning balls, the same configuration as in the other embodiments is applied to determine the game value to be given to the player, and when the predetermined change time is reached, the magnitude of the game value to be given is determined It may be re-determined whether the starting port that is the condition is the first starting port, the second starting port, or based on both starting ports. Here, the re-determination may be performed using a random number lottery or may be changed from one to the other in a predetermined order. Further, any time may be applied to the predetermined change time, for example, when a big win or a predetermined lottery result becomes a specific result. Also, here, two start ports such as the first and second start ports are illustrated, but the game value to be given to the player is determined based on one, a plurality, or all of the three or more start ports. May be.

  Also, a launch device that launches a game ball into the game area formed between the game board and the transparent board, and a variable prize that can change the open / close state from a closed state that is disadvantageous to the player to an open state that is advantageous to the player. Means, a symbol display means for displaying symbols, a variation starting means for starting the symbol display by the symbol display means when the game ball is won at the start opening provided in the game area, and the symbol display means being stopped. When the symbol form is a specific symbol aspect, the opening / closing control means for changing the variable winning means from the closed state to the open state a plurality of times, and when a game ball wins the variable winning means, a predetermined number of game balls are Game ball payout means for paying out to a player, first time information including one or more variable times, and one or more average times shorter than the average of the variable times included in the first time information Includes variable time Time information storage means for storing time information of time 2, time information selection means for selecting predetermined time information from a plurality of time information stored in the time information storage means, and a symbol display means starts variable display of symbols From the closed state to the open state by the opening / closing control means and the changing time selecting means for selecting the changing time from the changing time included in the time information selected by the time information selecting means, and the opening / closing control means. The time information storage means selects the second time information until the symbol display means starts and stops the symbol fluctuation display for a predetermined number of times after the change is made a plurality of times, and the fluctuation time selection means selects the second time information. Specific game starting means for starting a specific game period for selecting a variable time from time information, number information storage means for storing a plurality of number information including one or a plurality of continuous times, and number information storage The number information selection means for selecting the predetermined number of times information from the plurality of times information stored in the stage, and the number of game balls won in the starting opening during the period in which the symbol display means is displaying the variable symbols A winning ball number storage means for storing up to a predetermined maximum number of balls as the number of reserved balls, and when the fluctuation start means starts a fluctuation display of the symbol, a specific symbol mode is displayed on the symbol display means after the fluctuation display. The symbol display determining means for determining whether or not the symbol display determining means determines that the symbol display determining means stops displaying the special symbol pattern of the specific symbol aspect on the symbol display means. The number of continuation times selection means for selecting the number of continuations of a specific game period from the number of continuations included in the number of times information selected by the number of times information selection means based on the number of reserved balls before starting the variable display of And you can have Yes. With such a configuration, the so-called time-saving number of times is determined based on the number of winning balls stored in the winning ball number storage means, so that the player adds to the player based on the number of balls won at the starting opening. Since the magnitude of the game value can be changed, the ball can be launched aiming at the starting port while allowing the player to think about the magnitude of the game value to be given, without stopping the launch. In some cases, it may be possible to keep the player's interest in the game, such as being able to continue to aim for winning at the starting point, and increase the number of balls provided to the player by the player In some cases, the operation of the game machine may be improved. In addition, the maximum number of balls for the player who makes a so-called stop-off, which stops the launch of the game ball when the number of stored winning ball storage means exceeds the maximum number of balls or a predetermined number close to it, as before. It may be better to launch and stop the ball at the starting port while considering the magnitude of the high expected game value and the number of memories, rather than just launching and stopping the ball at the starting port There is a case where a new way of thinking such as “no” is present, and there are cases where a new game can be provided to various types of players. One or all of the other configurations may be applied to this configuration, for example, the number of start ports serving as a condition for determining the magnitude of the game value added here is two or more.

  Note that the gaming table according to the present invention is not limited to the configuration shown in the present embodiment. For example, in the embodiment, the normal chance stage is 1 game, the short stage is 4 games, the long stage is 6 games, Although the high chance stage is composed of 8 games, the number of games in each stage is not limited to this.

  The game value determining means may determine the magnitude of the game value to be given to the player based on the increase in the number of reserved balls during the period from the first timing to the second timing. The first timing, the second timing are at the start of fluctuation, at the time of fluctuation stop, at the time of reach, at the start of jackpot, at the end of jackpot, at the start of a specific round of jackpot, at the specific round of jackpot Other predetermined timing may be applied at the end. For example, the winning memory ball number of a specific starting port at the start of the symbol variation started on condition that a game ball has won a specific starting port is a predetermined first ball number (for example, 1), and the symbol When the number of winning memory balls at the time of stopping the change is a predetermined second number (for example, 3), a game value of a specific size is given to the player with a predetermined first probability (for example, 100%). The number of winning memory balls at a specific starting port at the start of symbol variation is a third ball number (for example, 2) that is larger than the first ball number and smaller than the second ball number, and stops the symbol variation. When the number of winning memory balls at the time is the second number, a game value having a specific size may be given to the player. With such a configuration, it is possible to launch a ball aiming at the start opening while allowing the player to consider the magnitude of the game value to be given, and without stopping the launch, In some cases, it may be possible to keep the player's interest, such as being able to continue to aim for winnings, and in some cases, the player may be able to increase the number of balls provided for the game. In some cases, the operation of the game machine may be improved. In addition, the maximum number of balls for the player who makes a so-called stop-off, which stops the launch of the game ball when the number of stored winning ball storage means exceeds the maximum number of balls or a predetermined number close to it, as before. It may be better to launch and stop the ball at the starting port while considering the magnitude of the high expected game value and the number of memories, rather than just launching and stopping the ball at the starting port There is a case where a new way of thinking such as “no” is present, and there are cases where a new game can be provided to various types of players.

  Further, the game value determining means may determine the size of the game value to be given to the player based on the number of reserved balls of one or more ordinary drawings + 1 or the number of reserved balls of a plurality of special drawings. As described above, when determining the amount of game value to be given to a player based on the number of winning memory balls of a plurality of types of symbol starting openings, the player gives up winning the starting opening that is difficult to win. As for the player who makes a so-called stop-off, the player will stop firing when the number of winnings at other starting points exceeds the maximum number of balls, or a predetermined number close to it, as expected so far Rather than considering the maximum number of balls at a high starting port, launching and stopping the ball at the starting port, but considering the magnitude of the high expected game value obtained and the number of memories, Is it better to launch and stop the ball? It might be to a new concept such may, it may be possible to provide a new game property to various types of player.

  In addition, in FIG. 11A described above, an example of a time reduction number selection table for selecting a time reduction number based on the total number of the first reserved ball number and the second reserved ball number is shown. For example, as shown in FIG. 5B, a time reduction number selection table for selecting the number of time reductions based on either the first reserved ball number or the second reserved ball number is applied. The game value determining means is not based on one of the first reserved ball number and the second reserved ball number, and the magnitude of the game value to be given to the player based on the other (the number of times reduced in this example). You may comprise so that it may determine. In this way, the expected winning value of the game ball to the starting opening, which is a condition for determining the magnitude of the game value to be given, is set lower than the expected winning value of the game ball to the other starting opening. If so, give up winning at the starting opening that is difficult to win, stop the launch of the game ball when the number of winning at the other starting opening exceeds the maximum number of balls, or a predetermined number close to it, so-called Even for players who make a stop, the expected value that can be obtained is high instead of launching and stopping the ball at the starting port only considering the maximum number of balls at the starting port with a high expected winning value as before. It may be possible to make a new idea that it may be better to launch and stop the ball at various starting points while considering the size of the game value and the number of memories, and various types of players will be able to play new games May be able to provide . Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 (c) and (d), the number of reserved balls in the ordinary variable game is added to the determination condition of the game value determining means, and when the number of retained balls in the ordinary variable game is 0, the same When the number of short-term draws is drawn using the short-time number selection table shown in FIG. (A) and the number of reserved balls in the ordinary figure variable game is 1 or more, the short-time number selection table shown in FIG. The lottery may be performed in a short time.

  Further, in FIG. 5 described above, an example of a timer selection table for selecting a timer number indicating the special figure variation time based on the total number of the first reserved ball number and the second reserved ball number is shown. Is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, a timer selection table for selecting a timer number indicating a variation time based on either the first reserved ball number or the second reserved ball number , And the game value determining means is not based on one of the first reserved ball number and the second reserved ball number, and the magnitude of the game value to be given to the player based on the other (in this example, the variation time) (Length) may be determined. In this way, the expected winning value of the game ball to the starting opening, which is a condition for determining the magnitude of the game value to be given, is set lower than the expected winning value of the game ball to the other starting opening. If so, give up winning at the starting opening that is difficult to win, stop the launch of the game ball when the number of winning at the other starting opening exceeds the maximum number of balls, or a predetermined number close to it, so-called Even for players who make a stop, the expected value that can be obtained is high instead of launching and stopping the ball at the starting port only considering the maximum number of balls at the starting port with a high expected winning value as before. It may be possible to make a new idea that it may be better to launch and stop the ball at various starting points while considering the size of the game value and the number of memories, and various types of players will be able to play new games May be able to provide .

  Further, in FIG. 13A described above, an example of the transfer destination stage selection table for selecting the transfer destination stage based on the total number of the first reserved ball number and the second reserved ball number is shown. Is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 5B, a destination stage for selecting a destination stage based on either the first reserved ball number or the second reserved ball number Applying the selection table, the game value determination means is not based on one of the first reserved ball number and the second reserved ball number, and the magnitude of the game value to be given to the player based on the other (in this example, You may comprise so that the magnitude | size of the privilege by the stage of a transfer destination may be determined. In this way, the expected winning value of the game ball to the starting opening, which is a condition for determining the magnitude of the game value to be given, is set lower than the expected winning value of the game ball to the other starting opening. If so, give up winning at the starting opening that is difficult to win, stop the launch of the game ball when the number of winning at the other starting opening exceeds the maximum number of balls, or a predetermined number close to it, so-called Even for players who make a stop, the expected value that can be obtained is high instead of launching and stopping the ball at the starting port only considering the maximum number of balls at the starting port with a high expected winning value as before. It may be possible to make a new idea that it may be better to launch and stop the ball at various starting points while considering the size of the game value and the number of memories, and various types of players will be able to play new games May be able to provide .

  The various storage areas in the above embodiments are not necessarily provided in the RAM. For example, if it is sufficient to temporarily store information, the storage areas may be stored in a register of the CPU of each control unit.

  In addition, the display device and the lamp in the above embodiment are not limited to a 7-segment LED or a liquid crystal display device, and for example, a plasma display (PDP), CRT, LED dot matrix, or the like can be applied.

  Further, in the “winning” in the present embodiment, in addition to the case where a ball enters the winning opening and the start opening provided in the game board 102, the case where the ball passes through the passing area provided in the game board 102 (for example, The case where the ball passes through the normal start port 124) is also included. In addition, the start port does not necessarily have to be provided at the position shown in the present embodiment. For example, a specific area in a specific winning opening may be made to function as the start port.

  The second starting port 128 and the variable winning opening 130 are not limited to two types of open / closed states, that is, a closed state where a ball cannot be won and an open state where a ball can be won. There are also those that change into two types of open states: an open state of 1 and a second open state that is easier to win than the first open state.

  In the embodiment, when the symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot (the jackpot symbol combination) is stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110, the jackpot game is started. However, the condition for starting the jackpot game is not limited to this. Absent. Therefore, for example, if a game ball passes through a specific gate on the board after stopping the jackpot symbol combination, or if a game ball passes through a specific winning opening on the board after stopping the jackpot symbol combination After the jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed, if the game ball passes through a specific area in the winning opening other than the big winning opening (variable winning opening), it is released on condition that the gaming ball has won the specific winning opening. When the game ball passes through a specific area in the big winning opening (variable winning opening), the starting condition for the big hit game may be used.

  In addition, the “special symbol” in the present embodiment indicates all symbols that the first and second special symbol display devices 114a and 114b display the variable display and stop display, and only the symbol that displays the variable display or the symbol that displays the stop display It does not indicate only. Furthermore, “general symbol” and “decorative symbol” in the present embodiment also show all symbols that the variable symbol display device 112 and the decorative symbol display device 110 display in a variable manner and stop display, and only symbols that are variable in display, Or it does not show only the symbols to be stopped. In addition, an example is shown in which special figure 1 or 2 is displayed on the first and second special figure display devices 114a and 114b when the big hit flag is on, and special figure 3 is stopped when the big hit flag is off. However, it is not limited to this.

  In addition, although the jackpot game and the short-time game are illustrated as the gaming state, in addition to these, a normal variation state in which the variation time of the general-purpose display device 112 (or the decorative symbol display device 110) is a predetermined variation time; A variation shortening (variation) state having a variation time shorter than the predetermined variation time may be provided, and these two states may be included in the gaming state. In addition, a normal fluctuation state in which the fluctuation time of the normal figure display device 112 (or the decorative symbol display device 110) is a predetermined fluctuation time, and a fluctuation extension (variation) state in which the fluctuation time is longer than the predetermined fluctuation time. These two states may be included in the gaming state. In addition, a low probability state (normal diagram) in which the winning probability in the lottery for determining whether or not to win the result of the ordinary figure variable game (or special figure variable game) is a high probability that is higher than the predetermined probability. A state (common figure) may be provided, and these two states may be included in the gaming state, or a plurality of these states may be generated in combination. Also, a specific variable game that shortens the variation time of the symbol for displaying the lottery result of the lottery means for determining whether or not to change the variable prize-winning means provided with a specific area in the starting port or inside from the closed state to the open state. In the normal game, the above-mentioned lottery means increases the probability of determining that the starting port or variable winning means is changed from the closed state to the open state, and the probability improving state is improved. For example, it may include a long-time open game that takes a longer time.

  In addition, there are nine types of decorative symbol variation display types: normal reach, long reach, normal reverse reach, double line reach, triple line reach, special multi-line reach, normal re-variable reach, full rotation reach, and special full rotation reach. However, the types of decorative symbol variation display are not limited to these nine types, and for example, only a part of these nine types of ornamental symbol variation displays may be adopted. In addition to the decorative symbol variation display, other decorative symbol variation display may be employed.

  In addition, in some cases, the content described in one configuration among a plurality of configurations described in the embodiments may be applied to other configurations to further widen the game.

  Further, in the embodiment, an example of a pachinko machine using a game ball as a game medium is shown as a game machine, but the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to this, for example, an actual machine such as a pachinko machine. The game can be executed by applying the present invention even in a game program in which the above operation is simulated for a home game machine. In that case, a DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

  Note that the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine represented by a slot machine or a pachinko machine.

1 is a schematic plan view showing a state viewed from the front (player side) of a pachinko machine according to Embodiment 1. FIG. (A) shows an example of a special figure stop display mode, (b) shows an example of a decorative design, and (c) shows an example of a normal stop display mode. FIG. 3 is a circuit block diagram of a main control unit, an effect control unit, a payout control unit, a launch control unit, and a power management unit of the pachinko machine. (A) is an example of a jackpot determination table, (b) is an example of a special figure selection table at the time of jackpot, (c) is a diagram showing an example of a timer number determination table. (A) is an example of a first timer selection table, and (b) is an example of a second timer selection table. (A) is an example of a hit determination table, (b) is an example of a first general timer selection table, (c) is an example of a second general timer selection table, and (d) is a general electric timer selection table. It is the figure which showed an example, respectively. (A) shows an example of a variable number selection table used when the result of jackpot determination is unsuccessful, and (b) shows an example of a variable number selection table used when the result of jackpot determination is winning. Are shown respectively. (A) is an example of a symbol determination table used to determine the type of decoration symbol combination to be temporarily stopped and stopped, when the variation number is variation 1, 2, 22, 22. FIG. An example of the symbol determination table corresponding to the variation 5 is shown in (c), and an example of the symbol determination table corresponding to the variations 6, 10, 13, 14, and 18 is shown. (A) is an example of a symbol determination table corresponding to the variation 7, (b) is an example of a symbol determination table corresponding to the variation 9, and (c) is a symbol determination table corresponding to the variations 11, 15, 16, and 19. One example is shown respectively. (A) shows an example of the symbol determination table corresponding to the fluctuations 8, 17, and 20, and (b) shows an example of the symbol determination table corresponding to the variation 12, respectively. (A) shows an example of a time reduction number selection table, (b) shows another example of a time reduction number selection table, and (c) and (d) show still other examples of the time reduction number selection table. is there. (A) is an example of a first timer selection table, and (b) is an example of a second timer selection table. (A) is an example of a transfer destination stage selection table, and (b) is a diagram showing another example of a transfer destination stage selection table. An example of the short stage production determination table is shown. It is the flowchart which showed the flow of the main control part reset interruption process of the same pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part timer interruption process of the pachinko machine. (A) A flowchart showing the flow of the production control unit main processing, (b) is a flowchart showing the flow of command input processing, (c) is a flowchart showing the flow of strobe interruption processing, and (e) is a flowchart. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of an effect control part timer interruption process, (f) is a flowchart which shows the flow of a fluctuation pattern process, (g) is a flowchart which shows the flow of a symbol stop process. (A-1) to (a-4) are diagrams showing normal reach variation modes, (b-1) to (b-4) are diagrams showing long reach variation modes, and (c- 1) to (c-5) are diagrams showing a variation mode of normal reverse reach. (A-1) to (a-6) are diagrams showing a variation mode of double line reach, (b-1) to (b-6) are diagrams showing a variation mode of triple line reach, (C-1)-(c-6) is the figure which showed the fluctuation | variation aspect of special multiline reach. (A-1)-(a-5) is the figure which showed the fluctuation | variation aspect of normal re-variation reach, (b-1)-(b-5) is the figure which showed the fluctuation | variation aspect of full rotation reach. (C-1)-(c-5) are the figures which showed the fluctuation | variation aspect of the special full rotation reach. It is the figure which showed an example of the normal background. It is the figure which showed an example of the normal chance stage, the short stage, the long stage, and the high chance stage. It is the figure which showed an example of the production aspect of a short stage. It is the figure which showed an example of the production aspect of a long stage. It is the figure which showed an example of the production aspect of the high chance stage.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 102 Game board 104 Game area 110 Ornamental symbol display device 112 Common figure display device 114a 1st special figure display device 114b 2nd special figure display device 118a 1st special figure hold lamp 118b 2nd special figure hold lamp 122 General prize Mouth 124 Universal map starting port 126 First special figure starting port 128 Second special diagram starting port 130 Variable winning port 148 Operation handle 300 Main control unit 350 Production control unit 400 Dispensing control unit 450 Launch control unit 500 Power supply management unit

Claims (8)

A game value giving means for giving a game value to a player when a predetermined condition is established;
Game value determining means for determining the magnitude of the game value given to the player by the game value giving means based on the number of game balls won in a specific winning opening provided in the game area during a predetermined period And characterized by comprising
Amusement stand. A symbol display means for starting a variation display of symbols when a game ball wins at a start opening provided in a game area;
When the symbol mode displayed by the symbol display unit is a specific symbol mode, a game value imparting unit that imparts a game value to the player;
Winning ball number storage means for storing the number of game balls won in the starting port during a period in which the symbol display means is changing the symbol, up to a predetermined maximum number of balls as a reserved ball number;
A game value determining means for determining the magnitude of the game value that the game value giving means gives to the player based on the number of reserved balls;
Amusement stand. When the symbol display means starts the variable display of the symbol, the game value determining means includes a game value determining means for determining the magnitude of the game value given to the player by the game value giving means based on the number of reserved balls. Characterized by the
The game table according to claim 2. The game value is composed of a first game value and a second game value to be given to the player following the first game value;
When the game value giving means has finished giving the first game value, the magnitude of the second game value given to the player by the game value giving means is determined based on the number of reserved balls. The game value determining means is provided,
The game table according to claim 2 or 3. An opening / closing control means for changing the variable winning means provided in the game area from a closed state to an open state;
The game value is composed of a first game value and a second game value to be given to the player following the first game value,
The first game value is a plurality of times of opening / closing control of the variable winning means by the opening / closing control means,
The game value giving means is given to the player based on the number of reserved balls on the condition that the variable winning means is opened a specific number of times after the opening / closing control means starts the opening / closing control. A game value determining means for determining the magnitude of the second game value to be,
The game table according to any one of claims 2 to 4. A first symbol display means for starting a variable display of symbols when a game ball wins at a first start opening provided in the game area;
A second symbol display means for starting a variable display of symbols when a game ball wins a second starting port provided in the gaming area;
Game value giving means for giving a game value to a player when the symbol mode stopped by the first symbol display means or the second symbol display means is a specific symbol aspect;
The number of game balls won in the first start opening during the period in which the first symbol display means displays the variation of the symbol is stored as the first reserved ball number up to a predetermined maximum ball number. First winning ball number storage means;
The number of game balls won in the second starting port during the period in which the second symbol display means is displaying the variation of symbols is stored as a second reserved ball number up to a predetermined maximum number of balls. A second winning ball number storage means;
Game value determining means for determining the magnitude of the game value to be given to the player by the game value giving means based on the first reserved ball number and the second reserved ball number. Features
Amusement stand. A first symbol display means for starting a variable display of symbols when a game ball wins at a first start opening provided in the game area;
A second symbol display means for starting a variable display of symbols when a game ball wins a second starting port provided in the gaming area;
Game value giving means for giving a game value to a player when the symbol mode stopped by the first symbol display means or the second symbol display means is a specific symbol aspect;
The number of game balls won in the first start opening during the period in which the first symbol display means displays the variation of the symbol is stored as the first reserved ball number up to a predetermined maximum ball number. First winning ball number storage means;
The number of game balls won in the second starting port during the period in which the second symbol display means is displaying the variation of symbols is stored as a second reserved ball number up to a predetermined maximum number of balls. A second winning ball number storage means;
Game value determining means for determining a game value to be given to the player by the game value giving means based on the second number of held balls, not based on the first number of reserved balls. A game stand characterized by that. A launcher that launches a game ball into a game area formed between the game board and the transparent board;
Variable winning means capable of changing the open / closed state from a closed state unfavorable to the player to an open state advantageous to the game area;
A symbol display means for displaying a symbol;
When a game ball wins a start opening provided in the game area, a variation start means for starting a variation display of symbols by the symbol display means;
An opening / closing control means for changing the variable winning means from a closed state to an open state a plurality of times when the symbol form stopped by the symbol display means is a specific symbol aspect;
A game ball paying means for paying a predetermined number of game balls to a player when a game ball wins the variable winning means;
First time information including one or a plurality of variable times and second time information including one or a plurality of variable times that are shorter than the average of the variable times included in the first time information are stored. Time information storage means,
Time information selection means for selecting predetermined time information from a plurality of time information stored in the time information storage means;
A variation time selection means for selecting a variation time from when the symbol display means starts displaying the variation of the symbol until it stops, from among the variation times included in the time information selected by the time information selection means;
The time information storage means until the symbol display means starts and stops the symbol variation display for a predetermined number of times after the variable winning means is changed from the closed state to the open state by the opening / closing control means a plurality of times. Specific game start means for selecting the second time information, and the variable time selection means for starting a specific game period for selecting the variable time from the second time information;
A number-of-times information storage means for storing a plurality of number of times information including one or a plurality of continuous times;
Number of times information selection means for selecting predetermined number of times information from a plurality of times information stored in the number of times information storage means;
Winning ball number storage means for storing the number of game balls won in the starting port during a period in which the symbol display means is changing the symbol, up to a predetermined maximum number of balls as a reserved ball number;
When the variation start means starts the variation display of the symbol, the symbol aspect determination means for determining whether or not to display a specific symbol aspect on the symbol display means after the variation display;
When the symbol mode determining unit determines that the special symbol mode of the specific symbol mode is to be stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit, before the symbol display unit starts the variable display of the symbol, Continuation number selection means for selecting the number of continuations of the specific game period from the number of continuations included in the number of times information selected by the number of times information selection means based on the number of reserved balls. And
Amusement stand.