JP2010213735A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which produces floating movements of game balls for the game machine represented by pinball game machines (Pachinko machines) or reel game machines (slot machines). <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes an informing means 110 for informing in a prescribed manner, a variation imparting means 250 for imparting variations to movements of floating movement bodies which freely moves in a prescribed performance region by making movements, a control means 400 for controlling the informing means 110 and the variation imparting means 250, and a storage means 406 which stores performance data in which informing modes of the informing means 110 and movement modes of the variation imparting means 250 are correlated. The control means 400 determines to carry out an interlocking performance in which the informing mode of the informing means 110 interlocks with the movement mode of the variation imparting means 250 using the performance data and controls the informing means 110 and the variation imparting means 250 in accordance with the interlocking performance. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game table represented by a ball game machine (pachinko machine) and a spinning machine (slot machine).

  Game consoles such as pachinko machines are equipped with obstacles that change the direction of the fall of the game ball in the game area of the game board, a winning opening, a starting opening, a variable winning opening, etc. where the game ball can win. It is common. When a game ball wins a prize, a privilege is given to the player, such as paying out a prize ball.

  In addition, in such a gaming table, a lottery of the profit amount to be given to the player is performed, and the result of the lottery is notified to the player by the notification means. When the result of the lottery gives a large profit amount to the player, a gaming state advantageous to the player is generated, for example, the variable prize opening is opened for a predetermined time. In the gaming machine, the interest of the gaming machine is improved by increasing or decreasing the chances of the player to obtain the above-mentioned benefits by controlling the occurrence of a gaming state advantageous to the player.

  As such a game stand, a game ball that has stored a notice that suggests to the player that the result of the lottery is likely to be a specific result before the notification means notifies the result of the lottery. There is known a gaming table that is used for the game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-239251 A

  However, it is difficult to say that a conventional game machine such as the game machine described in Patent Document 1 produces a play operation of a game ball.

  In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a game table capable of producing a play operation of a game ball.

The game table of the present invention that solves the above-described object comprises a notification means for performing a predetermined notification;
Change imparting means for giving a change by operating the movement of a freely movable object in a predetermined production area;
Control means for controlling the notification means and the change giving means;
Storage means for storing effect data in which the notification mode of the notification unit and the operation mode of the change providing unit are associated with each other;
The control means determines using the effect data to perform an interlocking effect in which the notification mode of the notification unit and the operation mode of the change-giving moving body are linked, and the notification unit and the change granting unit are linked to each other. Control is performed according to the performance.

  The game body here may be a game medium such as a game ball. When the game body is a game medium such as a game ball, the game stand has a game area into which the game body is driven. The game ball will flow down this game area. The floating body may be sealed in a predetermined space and circulate in the predetermined space.

  Furthermore, when performing the notification, the notification unit may perform notification by adding an effect to the notification content, or may perform notification without adding an effect. Here, the content of the notification is not particularly limited. However, when the lottery means for lottering the profit amount to be given to the player is provided, the notification unit is notified every time the lottery is performed by the lottery unit. You may alert | report the result of a lottery. Also in this case, the notification means may be a device that notifies the result of the lottery in a form in which an effect is added (for example, a liquid crystal display device) or the effect is added when the result of the lottery is notified. Instead, it may be one that informs the result of the lottery (for example, a 7-segment display device).

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the position and state of the floating game body can be predicted by the operation mode of the change applying unit, and the operation mode of the change application game unit and the notification mode of the notification unit are determined. A linked production effect is predetermined by the production data. For this reason, according to the game stand of the present invention, it is possible to produce the play operation of the game ball by interlocking the play of the game ball with the notification.

  The effect data may be a table type in which the notification mode and the upper motion mode are associated one-to-one, or a predetermined numerical value representing the notification mode or the upper motion mode is used. It may be of the parameter type calculated by

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the control means controls the change giving means so as to perform an operation mode in which the moving body is positioned in a specific area in the effect area at a specific timing as the linked effect. The notification means may be controlled to perform the specific notification mode at substantially the same timing as the specific timing.

  Here, when the moving body enters, the specific area may be an area indicating that the notification result by the notification means is a specific result, that is, an area having the same role as the role of the notification means, Alternatively, it may be an area that suggests that when the moving body enters, the result of the notification is likely to be a specific result.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, an entrance through which a moving body before entering the production area can enter,
Storing means for storing the floating body that has entered the entrance,
The control means may control the storage means to release the floating body stored in the storage means to the effect area.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the change giving means includes a first change giving means and a second change giving means for changing the movement of the moving body via the first change giving means,
The control means controls the first change applying means, and when the moving body reaches the second change applying means while the first change applying means is changing the movement of the moving body. In the first aspect, the second change applying unit may be controlled such that the second change applying unit is in a predetermined state.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the control means controls the first change imparting means, and while the first change imparting means is changing the movement of the game body, The second change is such that when the second change giving means is reached, the second change giving means is in a state of starting a notice action mode that suggests a possibility that a gaming state advantageous to the player will occur. It may be a second mode for controlling the applying means.

Further, the control means may control the first change giving means so as to perform a notice action mode that suggests a possibility that a gaming state advantageous to the player is generated, or
The said control means may control the said 2nd change provision means so that the notice operation | movement aspect which suggests the possibility that the game state advantageous to a player will arise is performed.

  The notice operation mode mentioned here suggests the possibility that a gaming state advantageous to the player may occur. However, because the notice notification mode is performed, the gaming state advantageous to the player is not guaranteed. The game state is not necessarily generated, and even if the notice notification mode is performed, a gaming state disadvantageous to the player may occur.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the second change granting means can change at least between an easy entry state in which the moving body can easily enter and a difficult entry state in which entry is difficult to enter the specific area in the effect area,
The control means controls the first change applying means, and when the moving body reaches the second change applying means while the first change applying means is changing the movement of the moving body. In the third aspect, the second change applying unit may be controlled such that the second change applying unit is in the easy-to-enter state.

  Here, a lottery means for performing a lottery of the profit amount to be given to the player is provided, and the notification means performs a variable stop display for performing a stop display indicating the result of the lottery after performing the variable display, When it takes time for the second change providing means to enter a predetermined state including the state of starting the advance notice operation mode or the easy entry state, the state change of the second change applying means to the predetermined state is performed. If an attempt is made to perform the change stop display of the notification means, the change time for the change stop display of the notification means must be increased according to the time required for the state change of the second change applying means to the predetermined state. 2 It is necessary to determine the change time of the notification means in consideration of the time required for the state change of the change applying means. However, according to the first to third aspects, when the floating body reaches the second change imparting means, the second change imparting means has completed the state change, so the state of the second change imparting means The change time of the notification means that is not restricted by the time required for the change can be set, the playability can be increased and the game performance can be further enhanced, and the player's willingness to play can be further maintained.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the control means may control the notification means so as to perform a notification mode of contents suggesting the possibility that the player is advantageous, or
The said control means may control the said change provision means so that the operation | movement aspect which positions the said moving body in the area | region which suggests that a player may become advantageous based on the approach of a moving body may be performed. .

  The content that suggests the possibility here includes content that is likely to be high or low, but it is not necessarily advantageous for a player to be notified that content is likely to be high However, not only on the contrary, just because the notification that the possibility is low is performed, the player does not necessarily become advantageous.

  If the lottery means for performing the lottery for the amount of profit to be given to the player based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening is provided, the notification means performs the lottery by the lottery means. You may notify the result of the said lottery every time.

  Here, the gaming table of the present invention includes a plurality of reels with a plurality of types of symbols, and a game is played by inserting a game medium and rotating the plurality of reels, and depending on the result of the game. Thus, the present invention can be applied to a game machine from which the game medium is paid out. An example of the game table here is a spinning machine (slot machine).

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention has a gaming area in which gaming media are launched, a game is started by launching the gaming media into the gaming area, and gaming media is paid out according to the gaming result. Can also be applied. As the game stand here, a ball game machine (pachinko machine) can be mentioned.

  According to the game stand of the present invention, it is possible to produce a play operation of a game ball.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side). 1 is a schematic front view of a game board 102 as viewed from the front. It is a figure which shows the 1st distribution apparatus 251 of the 1st special figure starting port 126, the 2nd special figure starting port 128, and the center accessory 250. FIG. It is a figure which shows the structure of the stop apparatus 252 and the 2nd distribution apparatus 253 which are shown in FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing which makes a game ball reach | attain the discharge port 2512b of the lower passage route 2512d. (A) shows an example of a special display stop display mode, (b) shows an example of a decorative design, and (c) shows an example of a normal stop display design. It is. The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the prize reception process regarding the 2nd special figure starting port 128. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the prize reception process regarding the usual start port 124 and the variable prize opening 130. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special figure related lottery process which CPU304 of the main-control part 300 performs. (A) is a figure which shows the hit determination table which ROM306 of the main control part 300 has memorize | stored, (b) is the special figure determination table at the time of a loss winning, which is memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main control part 300 (C) is a figure which shows the special figure determination table at the time of winning a small hit which the ROM306 of the main control part 300 has memorize | stored, (d) is the figure which ROM306 of the main control part 300 stores It is a figure which shows the round lottery determination table at the time of jackpot winning which is memorize | stored, (e) shows the special figure high probability state transition determination table at the time of jackpot winning which is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 (F) is a diagram showing a normal high probability state transition determination table at the time of winning the big hit, which is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. FIG. It is a figure which shows the timer number determination table which ROM306 of the main control part 300 memorize | stores. (A) is a flowchart showing the flow of the sub-control unit main processing, (b) is a flowchart showing the flow of command input processing, (c) is a flowchart showing the flow of symbol stop processing, (d) Is a flowchart showing the flow of strobe interrupt processing, (e) is a flowchart showing the flow of chance button interrupt processing, and (f) is a flowchart showing the flow of variable update interrupt processing. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the rotational speed of the turntable 2531 which the 2nd distribution apparatus 253 has, (b) is the production | presentation start position setting process (step S306) shown to Fig.15 (a). It is a flowchart which shows a flow. It is a flowchart which shows a part of flow of a special figure holding | maintenance increase process. (A) is a figure which shows the prior notice determination table memorize | stored in ROM406 of the sub control part 400, (b) is the prior notice / 1st false prior notice number determination memorize | stored in ROM406 of the sub control part 400. It is a figure which shows a table, (c) is a figure which shows the 1st false prior notice determination table memorize | stored in ROM406 of the sub-control part 400. FIG. (A) is a figure which shows the 2nd false prior notice determination table memorize | stored in ROM406 of the sub-control part 400, (b) is the 2nd false prior notice number decision memorize | stored in ROM406 of the sub-control part 400. It is a figure which shows a table. It is a flowchart which shows the flow in a variation number selection process. It is the figure which showed an example of the fluctuation number selection table used when a lose flag is ON, (b) is the figure which showed an example of the fluctuation number selection table used when a 15R big hit flag is ON, c) is a diagram showing an example of a variable number selection table used when the 2R big hit flag is on and when the small hit flag is on. It is a figure which shows the production data table from which the fluctuation number is 1-5. It is a figure which shows the production data table from which the variation number is 6-9. It is a figure which shows the production data table whose variation numbers are 10 and 11. It is the figure which put together the flow of the effect in this embodiment demonstrated so far. It is a figure which shows an example of the slot machine which can apply this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the casino machine which can apply this invention.

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

  First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side).

  The pachinko machine 100 is a game board (board surface), which will be described later, disposed on the back side of the glass frame 156 composed of a transparent plate member 152 made of glass or resin and a transparent member holding frame 154 through the transparent plate member 152. 102. The game board 102 is attached to an inner frame 103 that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 101. Although not shown in the drawings, the pachinko machine 100 is provided with a glass frame opening sensor that detects that the glass frame 156 is opened and an inner frame opening sensor that detects that the inner frame 103 is opened. .

  Below the glass frame 156, a launcher 138 that is rotated by a launcher motor 602, 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, which will be described later, A launch rail 142 for guiding a ball launched by the heel 140 to an outer rail 106 described later, a storage tray 144 for temporarily storing the ball and supplying the stored ball to the launch rail 142 in sequence, A chance button 146 is provided for changing the effect display by the decorative symbol display device 110, which will be described later, when the player can perform a pressing operation and detects the operation 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. In the vicinity of the lower plate in the internal path connecting the storage plate 144 and the lower plate 150, a lower plate full sensor (not shown) is provided. When the lower plate 150 is full from the lower plate full sensor, a lower plate full error is output.

  FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of the game board 102 as viewed from the front.

  The game board 102 is provided with an outer rail 106 and an inner rail 108, and a game area 104 in which a game ball (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “ball”) can roll is defined.

  In the center of the game area 104, a center accessory 250 is disposed. A horizontally long decorative symbol display device 110 is disposed on the right side of the center accessory 250. Also, below the decorative symbol display device 110, a normal decorative symbol display device 112, a normal symbol holding lamp 116, a special decorative symbol display device 114, a special symbol holding lamp 118, and a high accuracy medium lamp 120 are arranged. . Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”.

  The center character 250 performs an effect, and includes a first distribution device 251, a stop device 252, and a second distribution device 253. The first distribution device 251 distributes game balls to either the stopping device 252 or the out port 241. Note that a lamp 242 labeled “GO” is arranged on the stopping apparatus 252 side of the first distribution apparatus 251, and a lamp 240 marked with “X” is arranged on the opposite outlet 241 side. The first distribution device 251 is connected to a cylindrical out-port communication route 2511 connected to the out-port 241 and a similar cylindrical passage route 2512 connected to the second distribution device 253 via the stopping device 252. Has been. Hereinafter, a portion of the passage route 2512 from the first distribution device 251 to the stop device 252 is referred to as an upper passage route 2512h, and a portion from the stop device 252 to the second distribution device 253 is referred to as a lower passage route 2512d. is there.

  The stopping device 252 has a stopper (not shown) in FIG. This stopping device 252 temporarily stops a game ball by a stopper (not shown).

  The second sorter 253 has a circular turntable 2531, and a doll decoration 2531 b is applied to a central portion 2531 a of the turntable 2531. Like the arrow shown in FIG. 2, the rotary table 2531 rotates in a predetermined direction. The turntable 2531 is provided with a chance route and a lose route, which will be described in detail later, and the second distribution device 253 distributes the game balls to either the chance route or the lose route.

  Here, further detailed description of the center accessory 250 is omitted, and the detailed description thereof will be described later.

  The decorative symbol display device 110 is a display device for displaying a decorative symbol (see FIG. 6B) and various images used for production. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 110 is configured by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 110 represents the display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 114 as a combination of decorative symbols with enhanced effects, and corresponds to an example of the notifying means according to the present invention. The decorative symbol display device 110 shown in FIG. 2 divides the display screen into four display regions, a left symbol display region 110a, a middle symbol display region 110b, a right symbol display region 110c, and an effect display region 110d. 110a, the middle symbol display area 110b, and the right symbol display area 110c display different decorative symbols, and the effect display area 110d displays an image used for the effect. Further, the positions and sizes of the display areas 110a, 110b, 110c, and 110d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 110. The decorative symbol display device 110 employs other display devices such as a dot matrix display device, a 7-segment display device, an EL (ElectroLuminescence) display device, a drum display device, and a leaf display device in place of the liquid crystal display device. May be.

  The general map display device 112 is a display device for displaying a general map (see FIG. 6C), and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The special figure display device 114 is a display device for displaying a special figure (see FIG. 6A), and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment.

  The general-purpose hold lamp 116 is a lamp for indicating the number of general-purpose variable games that are held (details will be described later). In this embodiment, up to two general-purpose variable games can be held. . The special figure hold lamp 118 is a lamp for indicating the number of special figure variable games (details will be described later) that are on hold. In this embodiment, up to four special figure variable games can be held. . That is, in the special figure variable game, a winning lottery is performed, and up to four rights to perform the winning lottery can be reserved. The high-probability lamp 120 indicates that the gaming state is a special figure high probability state (a gaming state in which the winning probability of a big hit game described later is set higher than a normal probability) or a special figure high probability state. This lamp is turned on when the gaming state is changed from a special figure low probability state (a gaming state in which the winning probability of a big hit game described later is set to a normal probability) to a special figure high probability state. Goes off when changing to a special figure low probability state.

  In addition, 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 around the center bonus 250. ing. In this embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 122 are arranged on the game board 102, and a predetermined ball detection sensor (general winning hole sensor) indicates that a game ball has entered (entered) the general winning opening 122. When it is detected (when the general winning opening 122 is won), a payout device 552 to be described later is driven, and a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of balls is discharged as a winning ball to the storage tray 144 shown in FIG. . 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 game board 102 (the side opposite to the player side) and then discharged to the game island side. In this embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning may be referred to as a “prize ball”, and a ball lent to a player may be referred to as a “lending ball”. They are called “balls (game balls)”.

  The usual start port 124 is called a gate or a through chucker. The ball that has entered (entered) the normal start port 124 passes through a predetermined region connected to the normal start port 124 in the game area. Unlike the ball that entered the general winning opening 122, the ball that entered the normal start port 124 is not discharged to the amusement island side. The game board 102 is provided with a predetermined ball detection sensor (gate sensor) for detecting a ball passing through the predetermined area. When the gate sensor detects a game ball, the pachinko machine 100 displays a normal display. The usual figure variation game by the device 112 is started.

  In the present embodiment, the first special figure starting port 126 and the second special figure starting port 128 are arranged one by one immediately above the center accessory 250. In the present embodiment, the second special figure starting port 128 is disposed directly below the first special figure starting port 126. A detailed description of the first special figure starting port 126 and the second special figure starting port 128 will be described later together with a detailed description of the center accessory 250.

  In the present embodiment, only one variable winning port 130 is disposed below the center of the game board 102. The variable winning opening 130 is made into a state where a ball can be entered or a state where it is impossible to enter a ball by a door member 1301 which can be opened and closed by a solenoid. In other words, while the door member 1301 is closed, it is impossible to enter the variable prize opening 130, but if the special figure variable game is won and the special figure display device 114 stops displaying the jackpot symbol, The member 1301 opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times, and it is possible to enter the variable winning opening 130. In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the door member 1301 performs an opening / closing operation with an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds (however, when the tenth ball enters the variable winning opening 130), When performing 15 times continuously (hereinafter referred to as 15 rounds), when performing an open / close operation with an opening time of 0.9 seconds and a closing time of 0.2 seconds twice (hereinafter referred to as 2 cases in this case). Called round). The variable winning opening 130 may be called a big winning opening, and the door member 1301 and the variable winning opening 130 may be collectively called an attacker. When a predetermined ball detection sensor (count sensor) detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 130, a payout device 552, which will be described later, is driven, and a predetermined number of balls (15 balls in this embodiment) are shown as winning balls. 1 is discharged to the storage tray 144 shown in FIG. The ball that has entered the variable prize opening 130 is guided to the back side of the game board 102 and then discharged to the game 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 a prize or starting port to the back side of the game board 102 and then discharging it to the game island side.

  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 602 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. Here, in order not to reduce euphoria or to maintain the durability of the member, for example, it is configured not to be able to fire more than 100 shots per minute. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 104 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 132, the game nail 134, etc., and a winning opening (general winning opening 122, variable winning opening 130) or starting opening (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. The time until the launched game ball reaches the start port varies depending on the position of the start port and the arrangement of obstacles such as the game nail 134 and the hitting direction changing member 132, but the start port provided at the approximate center of the board surface It takes several seconds (for example, 2 seconds) at the earliest.

  FIG. 3 is a view showing the first special figure starting port 126, the second special figure starting port 128, and the first sorting device 251 of the center accessory 250. FIG. 6A is a front view showing the first special figure starting port 126, the second special figure starting port 128, and the first distribution device 251 of the center accessory 250 as seen from the player side. (B) is the side view which shows the 1st distribution apparatus 251 of the 1st special figure start port 126, the 2nd special figure start port 128, and the center accessory 250 seen from the side surface.

  The first special figure starting port 126 is a gate type starting port, and a sensor for detecting that a game ball has entered (entered) the first special figure starting port 126 is not provided. It only passes through the first special figure starting port 126. A pair of blade members 1281 that can be opened and closed by a solenoid (see the arrows shown in FIG. 3A) are provided in the vicinity of the second special figure start port 128. The pair of blade members 1281 and the second special figure The figure starting port 128 may be collectively referred to as an electric tulip (electric chew). The pair of blade members 1281 is a member that changes the difficulty level of winning a prize to the second special figure starting port 128, but a game that has passed through the first special figure starting port 126 regardless of whether the pair of blade members 1281 is opened or closed. The ball enters the second special figure starting port 128. On the other hand, if the pair of blade members 1281 is closed, it is impossible to enter the second special figure starting port 128 unless it passes through the first special figure starting port 126. When the universal figure change game is won and the universal figure display device 112 stops and displays the symbol, the pair of blade members 1281 opens and closes a predetermined number of times at a predetermined time interval and does not pass through the first special figure starting port 126. Even in the case of a game ball, the ball can enter the second special figure starting port 128. Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, a winning detection sensor 1282 for detecting that a game ball has entered the second special figure starting port 128 is provided, and the winning detection sensor 1282 detects the game ball. In this case, a payout device 552, which will be described later, is driven, and a predetermined number (5 in this embodiment) of balls are discharged as prize balls to the storage tray 144 shown in FIG. 1 and the special figure variable game is started. As described above, a winning lottery is performed in the special figure variable game. The result of the winning lottery is notified by a fixed display (stop display) through the symbol variation display in the decorative symbol display device 110. Hereinafter, in the decorative symbol display device 110, the period from the start of symbol variation display to the final display (stop display) may be referred to as symbol variation stop display. This symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 128 is guided to the back side of the game board 102 and then discharged to the first sorting device 251.

  As shown in FIG. 3B, the second special figure starting port 128 is connected to a winning ball collecting bowl 1021 provided on the back side of the game board 102 (see FIG. 2). A connecting passage 2101 connected to the first sorting device 251 branches from the winning ball assembly box 1021. As described above, in this embodiment, it is possible to hold up to four rights to perform a lottery, and the length of the communication passage 2101 is the length of four game balls corresponding to the four holds. Moreover, the 1st distribution apparatus 251 has a storage function which stores one game ball. In FIG. 3 (b), a total of five game balls including one game ball B1 stored in the first distribution device 251 and four game balls B2 to B5 filling the communication passage 2101 are obtained. It is shown. The first sorter 251 receives and stores only one game ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 128 in the horizontal posture shown in FIG. This first sorter 251 includes a drive motor 2102 shown in FIG. 3B, and swings to the left and right as the drive motor 2102 rotates forward and backward in a state where a game ball is stored, and then The stored game balls are distributed to one of the stopping device 252 and the out port 241 shown in FIG. 2 when the drive motor 2102 rotates greatly in one direction (see the arrow shown in FIG. 3A). ). The game ball B1 shown in FIG. 3B is a game ball scheduled to be distributed by the first distribution device 251 with respect to the current special figure variable game for which the decorative symbol display device 110 has started the variable display of the symbol. Also, the game ball B2 shown in FIG. 3 (b) is the game ball of the special figure variable game held first, and the game ball B3 is the game ball of the special figure variable game held second, The game ball B4 is the third reserved game ball of the special figure variable game, and the game ball B5 is the last special figure variable game game ball held. The game ball B6 won after the four reserves are accumulated does not go to the first sorting device 251 side, passes through the winning ball assembly box 1021, and the back side (player side) of the game board 102 shown in FIG. It is discharged to the amusement island side.

  The distribution of the game balls to the stopping device 252 by the first distribution device 251 described above suggests that there is a high possibility that the player will be advantageous, and the distribution of the game balls to the out port 241 is a game Suggests that it is unlikely to be advantageous.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the structure of the stopping device 252 and the second sorting device 253 shown in FIG.

  FIG. 4A is a front view of a stopper included in the stopping device 252 and FIG. 4B is a side view of the stopper.

  The stopper 2522 shown in FIG. 4B advances and retreats with respect to the passing route 2512 passing through the stopping device 252. In other words, the stopper 2522 causes the game ball B that has passed through the cylindrical upper passage route 2512a to stay in the upper passage route 2512a by advancing, and allows the stopping device 252 to pass by moving backward. FIG. 4B shows a state in which the stopper 2522 that has advanced with respect to the upper passage route 2512h stops the game ball B that has passed through the upper passage route 2512h in the upper passage route 2512h. . The stopper 2522 is provided with a decoration 2523 imitating the face of a parrot shown in FIG. 5A, and the stopper 2522 itself is invisible to the player. The stopper 2522 is advanced and retracted by a solenoid 2524 through a decoration 2523 simulating the face of a parrot. The operating rod 2524a is provided with a spring member 2524b that urges the operating rod 2524a in the direction in which the operating rod 2524a is pushed out (left side in the figure). When the solenoid 2524 is turned on, it pulls the operating rod 2524a against the urging force of the spring member 2524b. When the solenoid 2524 is turned on, the stopper 2522 moves backward from the upper passage route 2512h. That is, the stopper 2522 moves to the right side of the figure in FIG. 5A, and moves to the back side of the drawing in FIG. On the other hand, when the solenoid 2525 switches from the on state to the off state, the solenoid 2525 advances into the upper passage route 2512h through the decoration 2523 by the action of the spring member 2524b. That is, the stopper 2522 moves to the left side of the drawing in FIG. 5A and moves to the front side of the drawing in FIG.

  If the stopper 2522 has not advanced, the game ball passes through the stopping device 252 and proceeds to the lower passage route 2512d. In addition, the game ball once stopped by the advancement of the stopper 2522 also advances to the lower passage route 2512d as the stopper 2522 moves backward.

  FIG. 4C is a diagram (top view) showing the rotary table 2531 of the second sorting apparatus from above with the doll decoration 2531b shown in FIG. 2 omitted. The rotating table 2531 shown in FIG. 4C rotates in a predetermined direction in response to the driving force from the driving motor 2537 (see the arrow in the figure). In this rotary table 2531, an outer peripheral portion 2531c and a central portion 2531a provided with a doll decoration 2531b omitted here are connected by a connecting portion 2531d provided at equal intervals in the rotational direction. Further, one chance route 2533 is provided in the outer peripheral portion 2531c. This chance route 2533 is an area that suggests that the player is likely to be advantageous based on the entry of the game ball, and is one of the five spaces defined by the connecting portions 2531d adjacent in the rotation direction. Two specific spaces 2532 are connected. The chance route 2533 is provided with an index 2533a, and the second sorting apparatus also includes a position detection sensor 2538. The position detection sensor 2538 detects the index 2533a of the rotating table 2531 that rotates. Further, the above-described lose route 2534 is provided at three locations on the outer peripheral portion 2531c. These lost routes 2534 are areas that suggest that a player is unlikely to be advantageous based on the entry of a game ball. The chance route 2533 and the three lost routes 2534 are provided one by one at intervals of 90 degrees.

  A discharge port 2512b provided at the end of the lower passage route 2512d shown in FIG. 2 faces the outer peripheral portion 2531c of the rotary table 2531. A game ball that has passed through the lower passage route 2512d is a chance route 2533 or a lost route 2534. To be discharged. Therefore, the second distribution device 253 distributes the game balls to either the chance route 2533 or the lost route 2534. The game balls discharged to the chance route 2533 are guided to the specific space 2532.

  As described above, the storage area of the game balls in the first distribution device 251, the area in the passing route 2512, the area in the out-port communication route 2511, the area of the chance route 2533, the area of the specific space 2532, and the area of the lost route 2534 The area combined with the area corresponds to an example of the effect area according to the present invention, and the game ball stored in the first sorting device 251 corresponds to an example of the game object according to the present invention.

  The second distribution device 253 also includes a chance route game ball assembly cage and a lost route game ball assembly cage. FIG. 4 (d) is a diagram showing these collectives. As shown in FIG. 4D, the game ball set 樋 2536 for the lost route is larger than the game ball set 樋 2535 for the chance route, and is positioned directly below the game ball set 樋 2535 for the chance route. The game balls guided from the chance route 2533 to the specific space 2532 fall into the chance route game ball set cage 2535, and the game balls discharged to the lose route 2534 fall into the lose route game ball set cage 2536. In addition, the game ball that has fallen to the game ball assembly cage 2535 for chance route and the game ball that has fallen to the game ball assembly cage 2536 for lose route pass through the back side of the game board 102 (the side opposite to the player side) It is discharged to the amusement island side.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the timing at which the game ball reaches the discharge port 2512b of the lower passage route 2512d.

  The lower passage route 2512d is inclined downward toward the discharge port 2512b, and when the solenoid 2524 shown in FIG. 4A is switched to the ON state, the game stopped in the upper passage route 2512h by the stopper 2522. The sphere reaches the outlet 2512b through the lower passage route 2512d. FIG. 5A is a view showing a state where the game ball has reached the discharge port 2512b, and the same applies to FIGS. 5B to 5D. Further, all of the three lost routes 2534 provided in the outer peripheral portion 2531c are openings cut out from the outer peripheral edge 2531e of the outer peripheral portion 2531c. The rotary table 2531 rotates in a predetermined direction (here, the right direction) (see the arrow in the figure). Hereinafter, the lost route that passes after the chance route 2533 passes through the discharge port 2512 of the passing route 2512 is referred to as a first lost route 2534a, and the lost route that passes next is referred to as a second lost route 2534b. The lost route passing through the second is referred to as a third lost route 2534c.

  The hatched sector S having an opening of approximately 90 degrees shown in FIG. 6A represents the timing at which the game ball discharged to the first lose route 2534a reaches the discharge port 2512b of the lower passage route 2512d. It is. The range of the region S is a range downstream of the chance route 2533 in the rotation direction of the turntable 2531 and does not exceed the first loss route 2534a. The game ball B that has reached the discharge port 2512b is in contact with the outer peripheral edge 2531e of the rotating outer peripheral portion 2531c until the first lose route 2534a comes in front of the discharge port 2512b. Eventually, when the rotary table 2531 stops in a state where the first lose route 2534a is in front of the user, the game ball B is discharged to the first lose route 2534a.

  The hatched sector S having an opening of approximately 90 degrees shown in FIG. 5B represents the timing at which the game ball discharged to the second loss route 2534b reaches the discharge port 2512b of the lower passage route 2512d. It is. The range of the region S is a range downstream of the first lose route 2534a in the rotation direction of the rotary table 2531 and does not exceed the second lose route 2534b. The game ball B that has reached the discharge port 2512b is in contact with the outer peripheral edge 2531e of the rotating outer peripheral portion 2531c until the second loss route 2534b comes in front of the discharge port 2512b. Eventually, when the rotary table 2531 stops with the second lose route 2534b in front of the user, the game ball B is discharged to the second lose route 2534b.

  The hatched sector S having an opening of approximately 90 degrees shown in FIG. 5C represents the timing at which the game ball discharged to the third lose route 2534c reaches the discharge port 2512b of the lower passage route 2512d. It is. The range of the region S is a range downstream of the second lose route 2534b in the rotation direction of the rotary table 2531 and does not exceed the third lose route 2534c. The game ball B that has reached the discharge port 2512b is in contact with the outer peripheral edge 2531e of the rotating outer peripheral portion 2531c until the third lose route 2534c comes in front of the discharge port 2512b, and the third lose route 2534c When the turntable 2531 stops in a state of being in front of the user, the game ball B is discharged to the third lose route 2534c.

  The hatched sector S having an opening of approximately 90 degrees shown in FIG. 6D represents the timing at which the game ball discharged to the chance route 2533 reaches the discharge port 2512b of the lower passage route 2512d. . The range of the region S is a range downstream of the third lose route 2534c in the rotation direction of the rotary table 2531 and not exceeding the chance route 2533. The game ball B that has reached the discharge port 2512b is in contact with the outer peripheral edge 2531e of the rotating outer peripheral portion 2531c until the chance route 2533 comes in front of the discharge port 2512b. When the turntable 2531 stops in the state of coming, the game ball B is discharged to the chance route 2533.

  Based on the timings described with reference to FIG. 5, the stopper 2522 of the stopping device 252 is switched from the advanced state to the reverse state. Note that the time required for the game ball to reach the discharge port 2512b of the lower passage route 2512d after the stopper 2522 is switched to the backward state is 1 second.

<Type of design>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 6A to 6C, the special figure display device 114, the decorative symbol display device 110, and the special figure display device 112 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described with respect to the special drawing and the type of the general drawing. To do.

  FIG. 6 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol form of the special figure.

  In FIG. 6A, ten types of special drawings from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure J” are shown as stop symbol forms in the special figure fluctuation stop display. In FIG. 6A, the white portions in the figure indicate the segment locations where the light is turned off, and the black portions indicate the location where the segments are turned on.

  “Special figure A” is a 15 round (15R) special jackpot symbol, and “Special figure B” is a 15R jackpot symbol. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, the determination as to whether or not the big hit in the special figure variable game is made by lottery of hardware random numbers, and the decision as to whether or not it is a special big hit is made by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is the difference in whether the probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state having a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state, and a state having a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state. In addition, after the 15R special jackpot game ends and after the 15R jackpot game ends, both shift to the time-saving state. Although the time reduction will be described in detail later, the state that shifts to the time reduction state is referred to as a normal high probability state, and the state that does not shift to the time reduction state is referred to as a normal low probability state. “Special figure A”, which is a 15R special jackpot symbol, is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state, and “Special figure B”, which is a 15R jackpot symbol, is a special figure low probability ordinary figure high probability state. These “special chart A” and “special chart B” are symbols that give a relatively large profit amount to the player.

  “Special figure C” is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure C” is 2R compared to “Special Figure A” which is 15R. “Special figure D” is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden time reduction, and is a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure D” is 2R compared to “Special Figure B” which is 15R.

  “Special figure E” is a 2R jackpot symbol called hidden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure low probability state. "Special figure F" is a 2R jackpot symbol suddenly called normal, and is a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. These “special drawing E” and “special drawing F” are both 2R and are in a state in which they do not shift to the time-saving state.

  “Special figure G” is the first small hit symbol, and “Special figure H” is the second small hit symbol, both of which are in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. The small hit here corresponds to the same as the big hit with no short time at 2R. That is, “special drawing G” and “special drawing H” are in the same state as “special drawing F”, but the effects displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 are different among these three, and even in the same state, By providing "G", "Special Figure H", and "Special Figure F", the interest of the game is enhanced.

  Further, “Special Figure I” is the first lose symbol, and “Special Figure J” is the second lose symbol. Both of these are losing symbols, and the amount of profit given to the player is relatively small, and there is no difference in the amount of profit between the two, but the effect displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 is different, By providing “Special Figure I” and “Special Figure J”, the interest of the game is enhanced here.

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, symbols other than “Special Illustration A” are prepared as 15R special jackpot symbols, and the same applies to other symbols such as 15R jackpot symbols.

  FIG. 6B shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. On the condition that the winning detection sensor 1282 shown in FIG. 3 (b) has detected a game ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 128, the left symbol display area 110a and the middle symbol display area of the decorative symbol display device 110 are displayed. 110b, in each symbol display area of the right symbol display area 110c, “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” → • Perform “decorative pattern change display” to switch the display in the order of. When the 15R jackpot of “Special Figure B” is notified, a symbol combination (for example, “decoration 1-decoration 1-decoration”) corresponding to the 15R jackpot in the symbol display areas 110a to 110c is arranged. 1 ”or“ decoration 2—decoration 2—decoration 2 ”). When notifying the 15R special jackpot of “special drawing A”, a combination of three symbols of the same odd number of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3” or “decoration 7—decoration 7—decoration 7”). Etc.) is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the 2R big hit called “hidden probability change” of “special drawing E”, the 2R big hit called “normal figure F” suddenly normal, or the first small hit of “special drawing G” and “special drawing H” When notifying the second small hit, “decoration 1-decoration 2—decoration 3” is stopped and displayed. Furthermore, in order to notify 2R jackpot called “sudden probability change” of “special drawing C” or 2R jackpot called “sudden time reduction of“ special drawing D ”,“ decoration 1-decoration 3—decoration 5 ”is set. Stop display.

  On the other hand, when notifying of the “special symbol I” or “special symbol J” loss, symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 6B are stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 110a to 110c.

  FIG.6 (c) shows an example of the usual stop display symbol. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes for ordinary maps: “general diagram A” which is a winning symbol and “general diagram B” which is a lost symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that the sphere has passed through the general start port 124, the general map display device 112 repeats all of the seven segments and the central one of the segments. Perform a “normal change display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “general figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the loss of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG. 6C, the white portions in the drawing indicate the segment locations where the light is turned off, and the black portions indicate the location where the segments are turned on.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

  The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 can be broadly classified according to a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. A sub-control unit 400 that controls effects, a payout control unit 550 that mainly performs control related to payout of game balls in response to commands transmitted by the main control unit 300, and a launch control unit 600 that controls the launch of game balls. And a power management unit 650 that controls the power supplied to 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. A RAM (RWM) 308 for storing data, an I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, a counter timer 312 for measuring time and the number of times, and a WDT 313 for monitoring abnormalities in program processing. It is installed. Note that other storage means may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the sub-control unit 400 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined cycle output from the crystal oscillator 314b as a system clock.

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 outputs 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, and various sensors 318 output. A sensor circuit 320 for receiving a signal to be output and outputting a comparison result with an amplification result or a reference voltage to the counter circuit 316 and the basic circuit 302; a display circuit 322 for performing display control of the special figure display device 114; A display circuit 324 for performing display control of the general map display device 112 and a display for performing display control of various status display units 326 (the general map hold lamp 116, the special figure hold lamp 118, the high accuracy medium lamp 118, etc.) A solenoid for controlling the circuit 328 and various solenoids 330 for opening and closing the second special figure starting port 128, the variable winning port 130 and the like. Connecting the Ido circuit 332. The various sensors 318 shown in FIG. 7 include the above-described glass frame opening sensor, inner frame opening sensor, lower pan full sensor, etc., and the above-mentioned general winning opening sensor, gate sensor, winning detection sensor 1282, which is a ball detection sensor, Sensors and the like are included.

  When the ball detection sensor 318 which is the winning detection sensor 1282 detects that the ball has won the second special figure starting port 128, the sensor circuit 320 sends a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the counter circuit 316. Output. Upon receiving this signal, the counter circuit 316 latches the value at the timing when the signal is input, and stores the latched value in the built-in winning counter value storage register.

  Further, 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 652 provided in an external game shop computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. The game information (for example, game state) of the pachinko machine 100 is output.

  The main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 336 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit 650 to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 336 is a voltage value of the power source. 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.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When the activation signal is input, main control unit main processing described later is started.

  The main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the sub-control unit 400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 550. With this configuration, the sub-control unit 400 In addition, communication with the payout control unit 550 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 300, the sub control unit 400, and the payout control unit 550 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 can transmit signals such as commands to the sub control unit 400 and the payout control unit 550. However, the sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 550 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire sub-control unit 400 mainly based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404, a control program, ROM 406 for storing various data, RAM (RWM) 408 for temporarily storing data, I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and for measuring time and frequency A counter timer 412 is mounted. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 402 controls the sound source IC 418 for controlling the speaker 416 (and amplifier) and various lamps 420 (for example, the lamp 242 displayed as “GO”, the lamp 240 indicated by “X”), and the like. An effect drive for controlling various effect drive devices 424 including a display circuit 422 for performing and a solenoid or a motor that is a drive device for driving the effect movable body (for example, center accessory 250). A device control circuit 426, a decorative symbol display control unit 500 for controlling the decorative symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 110, and a chance button detection circuit 380 that detects the pressing of the chance button 146 and outputs a signal are connected. is doing.

<Discharge control unit, launch control unit, power supply management unit>
Next, the payout control unit 550, the launch control unit 600, and the power supply management unit 650 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The payout control unit 550 controls the payout device 552 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 a control signal output from the payout sensor 554. It is detected whether or not the card unit 654 is provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 via the interface unit 556.

  The firing control unit 600 determines the amount of operation of the launch handle 148 by the player, which is output from the control signal instructing permission or stop of launch output from the payout control unit 550, or the launch intensity output circuit provided in the operation handle 148. Based on the control signal instructing the corresponding launch intensity, the launch motor 602 that drives the launcher 138 and the launcher 140 is controlled, and the ball feeder 604 that supplies the ball from the storage plate 144 to the launch rail 142 is controlled. .

  The power management unit 650 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 the control units such as the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400, and the devices such as the dispensing device 552. To supply. Further, the power management unit 650 supplies a power storage circuit (for example, a power supply circuit) 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 external power supply is cut off. Capacitor).

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, main control unit main 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 processing of the main control unit.

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input resets by a reset interrupt and executes the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG. 8 according to a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  In step S101, initial setting 1 is performed. In this initial setting 1, setting of a stack initial value (temporary setting) to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of an interrupt mask, initial setting of the I / O port 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, WDT 313 Allow operation and set initial values. In the present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in WDT 313 as an initial value.

  In step S102, the value of the counter of WDT 313 is cleared, and the time measurement by WDT 313 is restarted.

  In step S103, whether or not the low voltage signal is ON, that is, the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit 650 to the main control unit 300 by the voltage monitoring circuit 336 is a predetermined value (in the present embodiment). 9v), it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output. If the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply has been shut off), the process returns to step S102. If the low voltage signal is off (if the CPU 304 has not detected the power supply being cut off), the process proceeds to step S102. The process proceeds to S104. Even when the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step S102, and step S103 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

  In step S104, initial setting 2 is performed. In this initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312 and a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, a sub-port) Processing for outputting a clear signal from the output port to the control unit 400, setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like are performed.

  In step S105, it is determined whether or not to return to the state before power interruption (before power interruption), and when the state before power interruption does not return (when the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is set to the initial state). ) Proceeds to an initialization process (step S107).

  Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when a store clerk or the like of a game shop operates a RAM clear switch provided on a power supply board is turned on (indicating that there has been an operation), That is, it is determined whether or not RAM clear is necessary. If the RAM clear signal is on (RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to step S107 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is OFF (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the power status information stored in the power status storage area provided in the RAM 308 is read, and the power status information is information indicating suspend. It is determined whether or not. If the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step S107 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, a predetermined area of the RAM 308 is set. A checksum is calculated by adding all the 1-byte data stored in (for example, all areas) to a 1-byte register whose initial value is 0, and the calculated checksum results in a specific value (for example, 0) (whether or not the checksum result is normal). If the checksum result is a specific value (eg, 0) (if the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step S106 to return to the state before the power interruption, and the checksum result is a specific value. If it is other than a value (for example, 0) (if the result of the checksum is abnormal), the process proceeds to step S107 in order to set the pachinko machine 100 to the initial state. Similarly, if the power status information indicates information other than “suspend”, the process proceeds to step S107.

  In step S106, power recovery processing is performed. In this power recovery process, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power failure is read out and reset to the stack pointer (this setting). In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read out, reset to each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the pachinko machine 100 returns to the state when the power is turned off. That is, the processing is resumed from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in steps S108 and S109) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt processing (described later) immediately before the power interruption. In addition, a transmission information storage area is provided in the RAM 308 mounted on the basic circuit 302 in the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. In step S106, EH is set as a power recovery command in the transmission information storage area. This power recovery command is a command indicating that the power has been restored to the state at the time of power-off, and is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400 in step S215 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300, which will be described later.

  In step S107, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization processing, interrupt prohibition setting, stack initial value setting to the stack pointer (this setting), initialization of all storage areas of the RAM 308, and the like are performed. Further, here, a normal return command is set in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. This normal return command is a command indicating that the initialization process (step S107) of the main control unit 300 has been performed. Similar to the power recovery command, the sub-control in step S215 of the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300 is performed. Transmitted to unit 400.

  In step S108, after setting for interrupt inhibition, basic random number initial value update processing is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, the initial value generation random number counter for generating the initial values of the normal figure winning random number counter, the special figure random value counter, the special figure round decision random number counter, and the special figure short time decision random number counter, respectively. Update etc. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as random values is 0 to 20, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a random value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value and then the original value is obtained. Store in the 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. Further, after this basic random number initial value update process is completed, an interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to step S109.

  In step S109, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated.

  The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S108 and S109 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period.

<Main controller timer interrupt processing>
Next, the main control unit timer 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 timer interrupt processing.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms). The timer interrupt signal is used as a trigger to perform main control unit timer interrupt processing. Start with a period of

  In step S201, timer interrupt start processing is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving the value of each register of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S202, WDT is periodically performed (this implementation is performed so that the WDT 313 count value exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in this embodiment) and a WDT interrupt does not occur (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S203, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port status update process, various sensors including the above-mentioned glass frame opening sensor, inner frame opening sensor, lower pan full sensor, etc., and a ball detection sensor such as a winning detection sensor 1282 are provided via the input port of the I / O 310. The detection signal 318 is input to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signal, and stored in a signal state storage area provided in the RAM 308 for each of the various sensors 318. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area that is partitioned and stored in the RAM 308 in the detection signal storage area that is partitioned and provided for each sphere detection sensor in the previous timer interruption process (about 2 ms before). Information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each detected sphere detection sensor is read from the current detection signal storage area provided in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor, and this information is stored in the previous detection signal storage area described above. To do. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  In step S203, the information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. While one game ball passes through one ball detection sensor, this main control unit timer interruption process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, in step S203 described above, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection of the sphere detection sensor and noise, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal. In the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 7, winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal) is stored. In this step S203, information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, current detection signal present). In the case of the general winning opening 122, the variable winning opening 130, and the second special figure starting opening 128, or it is determined that there has been a passing through the normal start opening 124. In other words, it is determined that there has been a prize at these winning openings 122 and 130 and the starting openings 124 and 128. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the winning detection sensor 1282 that detects a ball entering the second special chart starting port 128, the second special chart starting is performed. It is determined that there is a winning at the mouth 128, and the processing associated with the subsequent winning at the second special figure starting port 128 is performed, but the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information. If it is, the process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning a prize to the second special figure starting port 128. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before the previous time, no previous detection signal, and no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

  In step S204 and step S205, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in the above step S108 is updated, and then used in the main control unit 300. The random number counter for generating the special figure random value, the special figure round decision random value, and the special figure short time decision random value is 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 above-described 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 it in the random number counter for generating the winning random value Keep it. Further, apart from the above-described initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal signal has made one round next, 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 S206, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated.

  In step S207, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, the normal symbol display symbol update timer for timing the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the normal decorative symbol display device 112, and the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped to be displayed on the special symbol display device 114 are timed. Various timers including a special figure display symbol update timer, a timer for measuring a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time, a predetermined closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step S208, winning prize counter updating processing is performed. In this winning prize counter updating process, when winning prizes 122, 130 and starting holes 124, 126, 128 are won, the RAM 308 stores the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning slot or each starting slot. The value is read and 1 is added to set the original prize ball number storage area.

  In step S209, a winning acceptance process (details will be described later) is performed.

  In step S210, a payout request number transmission process is performed. The output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 550 are composed of 1 byte, strobe information in bit 7 (indicating that data is set when on), and power supply in bit 6 Input information (indicating that it is the first command transmission after power-on when turned on), bits 4-5 for the current processing type for encryption (0-3), and bits 0-3 for encryption processing The number of subsequent payout requests is indicated.

  In step S211, a normal state update process is performed. This normal state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the normal state. For example, in the general diagram state update process in the middle of the normal map change display (the value of the above-mentioned general map display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7 segment LED constituting the general map display device 112 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the general map display device 112 performs a general variable display (general variable game).

  Also, in the normal state update process at the timing when the normal symbol change display time has elapsed (the timing at which the value of the general symbol display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), if the hit flag is on, the hit symbol is displayed. When the 7-segment LED constituting the general-purpose display device 112 is turned on / off, and the hit flag is off, the general-purpose display device 112 is configured to display a lost symbol display mode. 7 segment LED on / off drive control is performed. Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a setting area for performing various settings in various processes, not limited to the normal state update process. Here, the on / off drive control is performed, and the setting area is set to indicate that the normal stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the general symbol display device 112 determines the symbol of either the winning symbol (the common symbol A shown in FIG. 6C) or the lost symbol (the common symbol B shown in FIG. 6C). Display. Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in a storage area of a normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period of time, and the player is notified of the result of the normal game.

  Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is a hit, the usual figure hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the usual figure hit flag is on, in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (when the usual figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), The normal operation is set in the setting area, and the blade member 1281 is opened to a solenoid (330) for opening and closing the blade member 1281 of the second special figure starting port 128 for a predetermined opening period (for example, 2 seconds). And a signal indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the blade open time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  In the usual state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the value of the blade opening time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the blade member has a predetermined closing period (for example, 500 milliseconds). A signal for holding the blade member 1281 in the closed state is output to the solenoid 330 for opening / closing driving of 1281, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (when the value of the blade closing time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the non-operating state is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. To do. Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is lost, the usual figure lose flag is turned on as will be described later. When the usual figure loss flag is on, even in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the above-described predetermined stop display period ends (when the value of the usual figure stop time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, normal operation inactive is set. In the normal state update process in the case where the normal is not operating, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S212.

  In step S212, a general drawing related lottery process (details will be described later) is performed.

  Next, special figure state update processing is performed (step S213). In the special figure state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed according to the state of the special figure. For example, in the special figure state update process in the middle of the special figure change display (the value of the special figure display symbol update timer described above is 1 or more), the 7 segment LED constituting the special figure display device 114 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the special figure display device 114 performs special figure fluctuation display (special figure fluctuation game).

  As will be described in detail later, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 includes a 15R big hit flag, a 2R big hit flag, a first small hit flag, a second small hit flag, a first lose flag, a second lose flag, and a special figure probability. A flag for each of a variation flag and a normal figure probability variation flag is prepared. In the following description, the first small hit and the second small hit are simply referred to as small hits without any particular distinction, and the first and second loses are simply referred to as loses without any particular distinction. is there. In the special figure state update process that starts at the timing when the special figure change display time has elapsed (when the special figure display symbol update timer value changes from 1 to 0), the 15R jackpot flag is on and the special figure probability fluctuation flag is also on. When the ordinary figure probability fluctuation flag is also on, the special figure A and 15R jackpot flag shown in FIG. 6A are on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, and the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on. B, 2R jackpot flag is on, special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and general figure probability fluctuation flag is on. Special figure C, 2R big hit flag is on, special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, general figure probability fluctuation flag When is on, the special figure D, 2R jackpot flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and when the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure E, 2R jackpot flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag Is off. When the flag is also off, special figure F, when the first small hit flag is on, special figure G, when the second small hit flag is on, special figure H, when the first lose flag is on Controls the lighting / extinguishing drive of the 7-segment LED that constitutes the special figure display device 114 so that the special figure I and the second loss flag are turned on, respectively, so that the special figure J is in the respective mode. Is set to indicate that the special figure stop display is in progress. By performing this control, the special figure display device 114 has a 15R special jackpot symbol (special figure A), a 15R big jackpot symbol (special figure B), a sudden probability variation symbol (special figure C), and a sudden time-short symbol (special figure D). , Hidden probability variation (Special Figure E), Sudden Normal Design (Special Figure F), First Small Hit Pattern (Special Figure G), Second Small Hit Pattern (Special Figure H), First Loss Pattern (Special Figure I) , And the second losing symbol (special symbol J). Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in a storage area of a special figure stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the special figure that has been confirmed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure variable game is notified to the player. In addition, if the time reduction number stored in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction number, and if the subtraction result becomes 1 to 0, the special figure probability is changing. If not (details will be described later), the time reduction flag is turned off. Further, the hourly flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special game state).

  Further, 4H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the transmission information storage area described above in order to execute the general command rotation stop setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S215).

  If the result of the special figure variable game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the jackpot flag is on, in the special figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing when the special figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the setting area of the RAM 308 RAM 308 is set to wait for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period of displaying an image for notifying the player that a big hit by the decorative symbol display device 110 is started. The information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure standby time management timer provided in FIG. Further, 5H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command winning effect setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S215).

  Also, in the special figure state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the special figure standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds or (Until the detection of a winning number of game balls of a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) at the variable winning opening 130) The door member 1301 is opened to the solenoid (330) for opening and closing the door member 1301 of the variable winning opening 130. A signal to be held is output, and information indicating an opening period is set in a storage area of a door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, 7H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command big prize opening release setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S215).

  In the special figure state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) is variable. A signal for holding the door member 1301 in a closed state is output to the solenoid (330) for opening and closing the door member 1301 of the prize opening 130, and a closing period is set in the storage area of the door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Set the information to show. Further, 8H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command big prize opening closing setting transmission processing in the command setting transmission processing (step S215).

  In addition, in the special figure state update process that is started at the timing when the opening / closing control of the door member 1301 is repeated a predetermined number of times (15 rounds or 2 rounds in the present embodiment) and finished, a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds) In other words, the effect standby period is stored in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to set to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player that the big hit by the decorative symbol display device 110 is ended is displayed. Set the information indicating. Also, if the normal probability fluctuation flag is set to ON, at the same time as the end of the big hit game, the time reduction number 100 is set in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 and the time reduction flag provided in the RAM 308 is set. Turn on. If the usual time probability variation flag is set to OFF, the time reduction number is not set in the time reduction number storage unit, and the time reduction flag is not turned ON. The short time here means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. If the short time flag is set to ON at this time, it is a normal high probability state. In the ordinary high probability state, compared to the ordinary low probability state, if the common figure variable game is hit, there is a high possibility that the variation time will be shortened. Also, the fluctuation time of the normal figure variable game is shorter in the normal figure high probability state than in the normal figure low probability state. Further, in the normal high probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 1281 shown in FIG. 2 is likely to be longer than in the normal low probability state. In addition, the pair of blade members 1281 are more likely to be opened in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. In addition, as described above, the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the big hit game. This is because if the game is in a high probability state during a big hit game, a large number of games will be placed in the second special figure starting port 128 during the big hit game until a predetermined number of game balls enter the variable winning slot 130. There is a problem that a ball enters and the number of game balls that can be acquired during a big hit increases, resulting in an increase in euphoria. This is to solve this problem.

  Furthermore, 6H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command end effect setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S215).

  Further, in the special figure state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (the timing when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special area is not in operation in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set. Furthermore, if the result of the special figure variation game is the first loss, the first lose flag is turned on as will be described later, and if the result is the second lose, the second lose flag is turned on. When these lost flags are on, the RAM 308 is also used in the special figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing when the special figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0). Set special figure inactive in the setting area. In the special figure state update process when the special figure is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S214.

  In step S214, special drawing related lottery processing (details will be described later) is performed.

  In step S215 performed following the special figure related lottery process in step S214, a command setting transmission process is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. The output schedule information transmitted to the sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are command types ( 0H is a basic command, 1H is a symbol variation start command, 4H is a symbol variation stop command, 5H is a winning effect start command, 6H is an end effect start command, and 7H is a big hit number of rounds Designated command, information for specifying the type of command such as a power recovery command for EH and a RAM clear command for FH, and bits 0 to 10 are command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type). It is composed.

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off in the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, the command data includes 15R jackpot flag and 2R jackpot flag values, special figure probability variation flag values, common figure probability variation flag values, and special figure related lottery processing. It includes information indicating the timer number to be selected, stop symbol, etc., and in the case of a symbol variation stop command, includes a value of 15R jackpot flag, 2R jackpot flag, special diagram probability variation flag, etc. In the case of the production start command, the value of the special figure probability variation flag is included, and in the case of the big hit round number designation command, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the big hit number of rounds, and the like are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, the command data includes device information, presence / absence of winning at the second special figure starting port 128, presence / absence of winning at the variable winning port 130, and the like.

  In the general command rotation start setting transmission process described above, the command type is 1H, the command data is stored in the RAM 308, the value of the big hit flag, 15R big hit flag, 2R big hit flag, special figure probability variation flag, The value of the figure probability fluctuation flag, the timer number selected in the special figure related lottery process, the stop symbol, the special figure fluctuation game holding number increase information, and the like are set. The information on the increase in the number of reservations is information indicating the number of reservations increased from the previous transmission of the symbol variation start command to the current transmission, and is not set when the increased number of reservations is zero. In other words, in the present embodiment, the previous lottery in the special figure-related lottery process is not set every time there is a winning in the command data transmitted to the sub-control unit 400, but the special figure-related game pending increase information is set. The information indicating the number of reservations increased from the time until the current lottery (holding number increase information) is set in the data of the symbol variation start command (1H). In the general command rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating the value of 15R jackpot flag, 2R jackpot flag, special figure probability variation flag, etc. stored in the RAM 308 as command type and 4H is set. . In the above-described general command winning effect setting transmission process, the command type is 5H, the command data is stored in the RAM 308, and the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 110, various lamps 423, and the speaker 416 during the winning effect period. The information indicating the value of the special figure probability variation flag is set. In the above-mentioned general command end effect setting transmission process, effect control information to be output to the decorative symbol display device 110, the various lamps 423, and the speaker 416 during the effect waiting period, stored in the RAM 308 as command type 6H and command data. The information indicating the value of the special figure probability variation flag is set. In the above-mentioned general command big prize opening release transmission process, information indicating 7H for the command type, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. is set for the command data. In the above-mentioned general command big prize opening closing setting transmission process, information indicating the command type 8H, command data storing the number of big hit rounds stored in the RAM 308, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, and the like are set. In addition, in each of the data of the winning effect start command (5H), the data of the end effect start command (6H), and the data of the jackpot round number designation command (7H), information indicating the number of special figure variable games that are pending is shown. The information regarding the hold is not set, and the above-described hold increase information is set only in the data of the symbol variation start command (1H) among the data of all commands transmitted to the sub-control unit 400.

  In the sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the effect control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and the command data included in the output schedule information Based on this information, the contents of the effect control can be determined.

  In step S216, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 652 that is separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the information output circuit 334.

  In step S217, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step 203 are read out to monitor whether there is a glass frame opening error or a lower pan full error, and so on. When a full error is detected, device information indicating whether or not there is a glass frame opening error or a lower pan full error is set in the transmission information to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. In addition, the solenoids 330 are driven to control the opening and closing of the second special figure starting port 128 and the variable prize opening 130, and the general diagram display device 112 and the special figure display device 114 are provided via the display circuits 322, 324, and 328. The display data to be output to the various status display units 326 and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S210) is output to the sub-control unit 400 via the output port 310.

  In step S218, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S219, and when the low voltage signal is off (when power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S220.

  In step S219, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register, or interrupt permission is set, and then the process returns to the main process in the main control unit shown in FIG. To do.

  On the other hand, in step S220, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and processing at power-off such as initialization of an input / output port is performed. Thereafter, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

<Prize acceptance process>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11, the winning acceptance process in step S209 in the main control unit timer interruption process shown in FIG. 9 will be described.

  As described above, even if a game ball enters the first special figure start port 126, the first special figure start port 126 is not provided with a ball detection sensor, and the game ball is not provided with the first special figure start port 126. No winning acceptance process for the first special figure starting port 126 is prepared. On the other hand, a winning acceptance process is prepared at the second special figure starting port 128 provided with the winning detection sensor 1282 shown in FIG.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of the winning acceptance process related to the second special figure starting port 128.

  In step S1101 shown in FIG. 10, it is determined whether or not there is a winning at the second special figure starting port 128. Here, the determination is made using the determination result as to whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S203 shown in FIG. If there is a winning, the process proceeds to step S1102, and if there is no winning, the process proceeds to step S1201 shown in FIG. The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a special figure reservation number storage area. In step S1102, the special figure holding number storage area of the RAM 308 is referred to, and it is determined whether or not the number of special figure variable games held is less than a predetermined number (4 in the present embodiment). In this case, the process proceeds to step S1103.

  In step S1103, a value is acquired from the winning counter value storage register of the counter circuit 316 as a special figure winning random number value. As described above, the winning counter value storage register of the counter circuit 316 shown in FIG. A value (hardware random number value) latched in the winning counter is stored. The hardware random number value obtained here (the special figure winning random number value) is used for determining whether or not it is a big hit in the special figure variable game in the special figure related lottery processing (step S216), which will be described in detail later (a big hit lottery). It is done. In addition, a value is acquired as a special figure random number value from the random number counter for generating the special figure random value described above. The random number counter for generating the special figure random number value is the value (software random number value) updated in step S205 shown in FIG. The software random number value (special figure random number value) acquired here is used in the special figure related lottery process (step S216) to determine whether or not it is a special big hit (probable big hit) of the special figure. In addition, a special figure round decision random value and a special figure short time decision random value, which are software random numbers, are also acquired. Further, in this step S1103, the value of the special figure holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is updated. That is, 1 is added to the value of the special figure reservation number storage area. When the execution of step S1103 ends, the process proceeds to step S1104.

  On the other hand, when the number of the special figure variable games on hold is equal to or larger than the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S1201 shown in FIG. 11 and 1 is not added to the value of the special figure reservation number storage area of the RAM 308. In step S1103, adding 1 to the value of the special figure holding number storage area of the RAM 308 corresponds to counting the number of rights to perform lottery in the special figure related lottery processing. Here, the right is reserved. It will not be.

  The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is also provided with a special-purpose random value storage area. In step S1104, the four types of values acquired in step S1103 (the special figure winning random value, the special figure random value, the special figure round decision random value, and the special figure short time decision randomness are stored in the random value storage area of the special figure. Number). The special figure random value storage area is further divided into four areas corresponding to the number of special figure variable games held. In step S1104, the above four types of values are grouped together. Store in the unstored area. That is, the random value acquired in step S1103 is stored in a storage area determined based on the number of reserved special figure variable games in the special figure random value storage area. When the execution of step S1104 ends, the process proceeds to step S1105.

  In step S1105, information indicating an increase in the special figure variable game hold (special figure hold increase) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308. In the general command rotation start setting transmission process executed in the above-described command setting transmission process (step S215), the symbol variation start command is transmitted by referring to the information indicating the special figure hold increase stored in the transmission information storage area. It is possible to obtain the holding number of the first special figure variable game increased from the previous transmission to the current transmission (from the previous lottery in the special figure related lottery process to the current lottery).

  Next, a winning acceptance process is performed for the normal start opening 124 and the variable winning opening 130 shown in FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the flow of winning acceptance processing relating to the universal start opening 124 and the variable winning opening 130. In step S1201 shown in FIG. 11, it is determined whether or not there is a winning at the normal opening 124. Here, the determination is made using the determination result as to whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S203 shown in FIG. If there is a winning, the process proceeds to step S1202, and if there is no winning, the process proceeds to step S1206. In step S1202, it is determined whether or not the number of pending custom variable games is less than a predetermined number (2 in this embodiment) by referring to the usual figure holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308. If less, the process proceeds to step S1203. On the other hand, if the number is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S1206, and the lottery based on the winning at the normal start port 124 at this time is not performed.

  In step S1203, a value is acquired as a normal winning random number from the random number counter for generating the normal winning random number described above. The random number for generating the usual winning random value is the value (software random value) updated in step S205 shown in FIG. The software random number obtained here (general winning random number) is a hit determination that determines whether the result of the general variable game is won or not in the general drawing related lottery process (step S212). Used for. When the execution of step S1203 ends, the process proceeds to step S1204.

  The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a random value storage area for ordinary use. In step S1204, the normal winning random number obtained in step S1203 is stored in the random number storage area for normal use. The random number value storage area for ordinary maps is further divided into two areas corresponding to the number of suspensions of ordinary figure variable games. In this step S1204, the random number value for winning the ordinary figure is stored in the unallocated region. Store in the storage area. That is, the winning random number value acquired in step S1203 is stored in a storage area that is determined based on the number of suspensions of the usual figure variable game in the random number value storage area for ordinary figures. When the execution of step S1204 ends, the process proceeds to step S1205.

  In step S1205, in order to execute the general command usual figure hold increase setting process in the command setting transmission process (step S215), the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 transmits CH that is information indicating the usual figure hold increase. It is additionally stored as (command type).

  In step S1206, it is determined whether or not there is a winning in the variable winning opening 130. Here, the determination is also made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S203 shown in FIG. If there is a win, the process proceeds to step S1207. If there is no win, the process returns to the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG.

  The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is also provided with a prize storage area for a variable prize opening. In step S <b> 1207, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable prize opening 130 is stored in the variable prize opening storage area provided in the RAM 308.

  In step S1208, in order to execute the general command variable winning award winning process in the command setting transmission process (step S215), the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 transmits DH, which is information indicating the variable winning award winning, as transmission information ( Then, the process returns to the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG.

<Special drawing related lottery processing>
Next, the special drawing related lottery processing in step S214 in the main control unit timer interruption processing shown in FIG. 9 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of special drawing related lottery processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300.

  First, in step S2102, the setting in the special map change display set in the setting area of the RAM 308 in step S2130, which will be described later, and the special map state update process in step S213 in the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG. A determination is made regarding the setting during stop display set in the setting area. In step S2102, the setting area of the RAM 308 is referred to, and it is determined whether or not the special figure display device 114 is in the special figure fluctuation display or in the stop display. 9 returns to the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 9, and when no display is being made, it is determined whether or not the special drawing is in operation (step S2103). As described above, in the special figure state update process (step S213) in the main control unit timer interrupt process of FIG. 9, special figure in operation or special figure inactive is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. In this special figure state update process (step S213), when any of the 15R big hit flag, 2R big hit flag, first small hit flag, and second small hit flag is on, a predetermined stop display period is set. At the end timing (time when the value of the special figure stop time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the setting of the special drawing is set in the setting area of the RAM 308, and the predetermined end effect period ends (effect standby time) At the timing when the value of the management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the special area inactive is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. When the first loss flag or the second loss flag is on, the RAM 308 stores the timing at which the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing at which the special figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0). Set special figure inactive in the setting area. In step S2103 shown in FIG. 12, the setting area of the RAM 308 is referred to, and it is determined whether or not special figure operation is set. If it is set, the process returns to the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG. If there is no setting, the process proceeds to step S2104.

  Each condition of step S2102 and step S2103 demonstrated above becomes lottery prohibition conditions in this embodiment. If the lottery result is a big hit or a small win, an effect display is made on the decorative symbol display device 110 following the confirmation display. On the other hand, if the lottery result is lost, the display on the decorative symbol display device 110 ends. In addition, even if the lottery result is lost, the effect display may be performed on the decorative symbol display device 110. On the contrary, when the lottery result is a small hit, the decorative symbol is not displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110. The display on the display device 110 may be terminated. In the present embodiment, the lottery prohibition condition is satisfied when any one of the symbol variation display, the fixed display (stop display), and the effect display is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110. Is not displayed, and the lottery prohibition condition is not satisfied unless the lottery is performed once.

  In step S2104, which is executed subsequent to step S2103 shown in FIG. 12, it is determined by referring to the special figure holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 whether or not the holding number of the special figure variable game is larger than zero. That is, it is determined whether or not the number of the special figure variable games that are on hold is 1 or more.

  On the other hand, if the number of the special figure variable games on hold is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S2105 to make a winning determination. The condition in step S2105 corresponds to an example of the lottery start condition in the present embodiment. That is, in the present embodiment, the condition for starting the lottery is that the number of rights to perform the lottery in the special drawing related lottery process is 1 or more. This is based on the condition that the game ball enters the second special figure starting port 128.

  In the present embodiment, when the lottery prohibition conditions in step S2102 and step S2103 are satisfied and the lottery start condition in step S2104 is also satisfied, the right to perform the lottery in the special drawing related lottery process is suspended. .

  In step S2105, a special figure winning random number value is acquired from the special figure random number value storage area of the RAM 308, and a hit determination is performed for the acquired special figure winning random value. In the special figure random value storage area of the RAM 308, the special figure winning random number value, which is a hardware random value, is stored in step S1104 in the winning acceptance process for the second special figure starting port 128 shown in FIG. In step S2105, the special figure winning random number value is acquired, and using the hit determination table shown in FIG. 13A, a special figure variable game lottery is drawn for the special figure winning random number value, and the process proceeds to step S2106.

  FIG. 13A is a diagram illustrating a hit determination table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is in one of a special low probability state with a relatively low probability of winning a jackpot and a special high probability state with a relatively high probability after winning the special figure variable game. . The high probability state of the special figure is called during probability fluctuation. In the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300, a special figure probability variation flag described later is prepared. When the special figure probability variation flag is set to ON, it is in a special figure high probability state (during probability variation), and when the special figure probability variation flag is set to OFF, it is a special figure low probability state.

  In the hit determination table shown in FIG. 13 (a), the special figure variation gaming state (special figure low probability state, special figure high probability state), the second special figure start port big hit data and the second special figure start port small hit The relationship with each data is specified. In the hit determination in step S2105 shown in FIG. 12, if the acquired special figure winning random number value belongs to the numerical range of the second special figure starting port jackpot data shown in the hit determination table of FIG. If the figure variable game is a big win, it is determined to be a win, and if it does not fall within the numerical range, it is determined that the special figure variable game is a bad win.

  Here, referring to the special figure probability variation flag prepared in the RAM 308, if the special figure variation game state is the special figure low probability state, and if the acquired special figure winning random number value is 10001 to 10187, the special figure variation game The winner is determined to be a big hit. When the acquired special figure winning random number is between 50001 and 51092, it is determined that the special figure winning game is a win. On the other hand, when the acquired special figure winning random number is a numerical value other than 10001 to 10187 and 50001 to 51092, it is determined that the special figure variable game is lost. In the present embodiment, the numerical value range that the special figure winning random number value can take is 0 to 65535 (the numerical value range is 65536), and the numerical value range indicated by the second special figure starting port big hit lottery data in the special figure low probability state is 10001. -10187 (the size of the numerical range is 187), the jackpot winning probability of the special figure variable game based on the winning of the ball to the second special figure starting port 128 in the special figure low probability state is about 1/350. 4 (= 187/65536). On the other hand, the numerical value range indicated by the second special figure start opening big hit lottery data in the special figure high probability state is 30001 to 13310 (the numerical value range is 1310), and the second special figure in the special figure high probability state. The win probability of the special figure variation game based on the winning of the ball at the starting port 128 is about 1 / 50.0 (= 1310/65536), and the win probability of the special figure variation game is lower than the special figure low probability state. The special figure high probability state is higher. In addition, in both the special figure low probability state and the special figure high probability state, the size of the numerical range indicated by the second special figure start mouth small lottery data is 1092, and the special figure variable game small hit The winning probability is about 1 / 60.0 (= 1092/65536).

  In step S2106, if it is determined in step S2105 that the special figure variation game has been lost, a special figure random value is obtained from the random value storage area of the special figure in the RAM 308, and the obtained special figure random value is used. To determine whether or not the first loss is won. If it is not determined in step S2105 that the special figure variation game has been lost, the process proceeds to step S2108 without performing the determination here. In the special figure random value storage area of the RAM 308, a special figure random value that is a software random number value is also stored in step S1104 in the winning acceptance process for the second special figure starting port 128 shown in FIG. In step S2106, the special figure random number value is acquired, and it is determined whether or not the special figure random number value belongs to the numerical range of the first loss using the special figure determination table at the time of winning the loss shown in FIG. judge. In the present embodiment, the numerical value range that can be taken by the acquired special figure random number value is 0 to 127 (the numerical value range is 128).

  FIG. 13B is a diagram showing a special figure determination table at the time of winning the loss, which is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  In the special figure determination table shown in FIG. 13B, the relationship between the special figure variable gaming state (special figure low probability state, special figure high probability state) and each of the first loss data and the second loss data is defined. ing. In step S2106, the special figure probability variation flag prepared in the RAM 308 is referred to. When the special figure variation gaming state is the special figure low probability state, if the acquired special figure random number value is 0 to 126, the first figure It is determined that it is a winner. The second loss data in the special figure low probability state is 127. On the other hand, when the special figure variable gaming state is the special figure high probability state, if the acquired special figure random number value is 0 to 125, it is determined that the first loss is won. The second loss data in the special figure high probability state is 126-127. If the first loss is won, the first loss flag prepared in the RAM 308 is set to ON (step S2107), and the process proceeds to step S2125 described later. On the other hand, if the first lose is not selected, the process proceeds to step S2108.

  If it is determined in step S2108 that the special figure variation game has been lost in the previous step S2105, it is determined that the second loss has been won, and the second loss flag prepared in the RAM 308 is set to ON (step S2109). Then, the process proceeds to step S2125 described later. On the other hand, if it is not determined in step S2105 that the special figure variation game has been lost, the process proceeds to step S2110 without performing this determination.

  In step S2110, if it is determined in step S2105 that the special figure variation game is a small hit, a special figure random value is acquired from the special figure random value storage area of the RAM 308, and the acquired special figure random value is used. And determine whether or not the first small hit is won. If it is not determined in step S2105 that the special figure variable game is a small hit, the process proceeds to step S2112 without performing the determination here. In this step S2110, it is determined whether or not the special figure random number value belongs to the numerical range of the first small hitting using the special figure determination table at the time of the small hitting winning shown in FIG.

  FIG. 13C is a diagram showing a special figure determination table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 when winning a small hit.

  In the special figure determination table shown in FIG. 13C, the relationship between the special figure variable gaming state (special figure low probability state, special figure high probability state) and each of the first small hit data and the second small hit data is shown. It is prescribed. In step S2110, the special figure probability variation flag prepared in the RAM 308 is referred to. When the special figure variation gaming state is the special figure low probability state, if the acquired special figure random number value is 0 to 63, the first figure It is determined that the winner is won. The second small hit data in the special figure low probability state is 64 to 127. On the other hand, when the special figure variable gaming state is the special figure high probability state, if the acquired special figure random number value is 0 to 95, it is determined that the first small hit is won. The second small hit data in the special figure high probability state is 96-127. If the first small hit is won, the first small hit flag prepared in the RAM 308 is set to ON (step S2111), and the process proceeds to step S2125 described later. On the other hand, if the first small hit is incorrect, the process proceeds to step S2112.

  In step S2112, if it is determined in step S2105 that the special figure variation game is a small hit, it is determined that the second small hit is won, and the second small hit flag prepared in the RAM 308 is set to ON ( In step S2113), the process proceeds to step S2125 described later. On the other hand, if it is not determined in step S2105 that the special figure variable game is a small hit, the determination here is not performed, and the big hit flag prepared in the RAM 308 is set to ON (step S2114), and the process proceeds to step S2115. move on. Here, when the big hit flag is set to ON, the big hit game (special game) is started after the special figure variable game is finished.

  In the special figure random value storage area of the RAM 308, a special figure round decision random number value, which is a software random number value, is also stored in step S1104 in the winning acceptance process for the second special figure start port 128 shown in FIG. . In step S2115, a special figure round decision random value is acquired from the special figure random value storage area of the RAM 308, and the number of rounds is determined for the acquired special figure round decision random value. In step S2115, the round lottery table shown in FIG. 13D is used to determine which number of rounds the special figure round decision random number value belongs to, and the process proceeds to step S2116.

  FIG. 13D is a diagram showing a round lottery determination table for winning a big hit, stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  When a big win is won in the special figure variable game, the door member 1301 that opens and closes the variable prize opening 130 opens and closes a predetermined number of times. 15 rounds (R) and 2 rounds (R) are prepared as the number of times the door member 1301 is opened and closed (number of rounds). The round lottery determination table shown in FIG. 13D includes the number of rounds and lottery data (second special figure starter lottery data) to be used based on the winning of a ball in the second special figure starter 128. It defines the relationship. Here, when the acquired special figure round decision random number value is 0 to 63, it is determined that the number of rounds is 15R, and 15R jackpot is won. On the other hand, when the acquired special figure round decision random number value is 64 to 127, it is determined that the number of rounds is 2R, and 2R jackpot is won. In this embodiment, the numerical range that can be taken by the special figure round decision random number value is 0 to 127 (the numerical range is 128), and the numerical range indicated by the lottery data for the second special figure starting port of 15R is also Since the size of the numerical range indicated by the lottery data for the 2R second special figure starting port is 64, the winning probability of 15R based on the winning of the ball to the second special figure starting port 128 and the winning probability of 2R are 1 / 2 (= 64/128).

  In step S2116, it is determined whether or not 15R jackpot is won. The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a 2R big hit flag and a 15R big hit flag. If the 2R big hit flag is won, one of the 2R big hit flags is set to ON (step S2117), and step S2119. If the 15R jackpot is won, the other 15R jackpot flag is set to ON (step S2118), and the routine proceeds to step S2119.

  In step S2119, a special figure random value is acquired from the special figure random value storage area of the RAM 308, and a special figure probability variation is determined for the acquired special figure random value. In addition, you may use the special figure winning random number value used for the big hit determination in step S2105. In this step S2119, the special figure random value is acquired, and using the special figure high probability state transition determination table shown in FIG. It is determined to which of the numerical ranges the probability state belongs, and the process proceeds to step S2120.

  FIG. 13E is a diagram showing a special figure high probability state transition determination table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 when the big hit is won.

  In the special figure high probability state transition determination table shown in FIG. 13 (e), the special figure probability state (the special figure low probability state, the special figure high probability state) after the special figure variable game ends, and the transition determination random number value are displayed. A relationship with the lottery data indicating the range is defined. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 uses the special figure high probability state transition determination table shown in FIG. 13 (e) to start the big hit game after the special figure variable game is finished (special figure low probability state) or special It is determined whether or not the big hit game is to be started (a special figure high probability state), that is, a special figure probability change transition determination is performed. Here, when the acquired special figure random number value is a numerical value of 64 to 127, it is determined that the special big hit game is won (special figure probability variation winning). On the other hand, when the acquired special figure random number value is a numerical value of 0 to 63, it is determined that the special big hit game is unfair (special figure probability variation unfair election). In the present embodiment, the range of random numbers for determining the transition to the special figure high probability state is 64 to 127 (the size of the numerical range is 64), and as described above, the numerical range that the special figure random number value can take is 0 to 127. Since the numerical range is 128, the probability of shifting to the special figure high probability state is ½ (= 64/128) when the result of the big hit determination is winning.

  In step S2120, it is determined whether or not the special figure probability variation is won. If the special figure probability variation is unfair (special jackpot game is unfair), the process proceeds to step S2122, and the special figure probability variation is won (special jackpot game). If it has been selected, the above-mentioned special figure probability variation flag prepared in the RAM 308 is set to ON (step S2121), and the process proceeds to step S2122.

  In the special figure random value storage area of the RAM 308, the special figure short time decision random number value, which is a software random number value, is also stored in step S1104 in the winning acceptance process for the second special figure start port 128 shown in FIG. . In step S2122, the special figure short time determined random value is acquired, and this time, the special figure short time determined random value is determined for the normal figure probability variation. Again, the special figure winning random number value used for the jackpot determination in step S2105 may be used. In this step S2122, the special figure time-determined random number is set to the numerical range of the normal low probability state, the numerical range of the general high probability state, and the numerical range of the normal high probability state using the normal high probability state transition determination table shown in FIG. It is determined to which one of them belongs, and the process proceeds to step S2123. As described above, the usual high probability state is a short-time state, and the usual low probability state is a non-short-time state.

  FIG. 13 (f) is a diagram showing a normal high probability state transition determination table at the time of winning the big hit, which is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the special figure variation game (during symbol variation display) is a normal low probability state. In the normal high probability state transition determination table shown in FIG. 13 (f), the normal probability state (normal low probability state, general high probability state) after transition of the special figure variable game and the transition determination random value range The relationship with the lottery data indicating is defined. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 determines whether or not to shift to the common figure high probability state when the special figure variation display is completed, using the typical figure high probability state transition judgment table shown in FIG. That is, it is determined whether or not to change the normal figure. Here, when the special figure short time determination random number value is a numerical value of 64 to 127, it is determined to shift to the common figure high probability state (general figure probability variation winning). On the other hand, when the special figure short time decision random number is a numerical value of 0 to 63, it is determined that the normal figure low-probability state (normal figure probability fluctuation inappropriate selection) even if the special figure fluctuation display ends. In the present embodiment, the numerical range that can be taken by the special figure short-determined random number value is 0 to 127 (the numerical range is 128), and the transition determination random number range to the normal high probability state is 64 to 127 (numerical value). Since the size of the range is 64), when the result of the big hit determination is a win, the probability of shifting to the usual high probability state (short time state) is 1/2 (= 64/128).

  In step S2123, it is first determined with reference to the 2R jackpot flag whether or not the 2R jackpot is won. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), the 2R jackpot has a sudden probability change of "Special Figure C", which is a high probability state of ordinary figure, a sudden shortening of "Special Figure D", and a low probability of ordinary figure. There is a hidden probability change of "Special Figure E" which is a state and sudden normal of "Special Figure F". On the other hand, the two types of 15R jackpots, the 15R jackpot of “Special Figure A” and the 15R jackpot of “Special Figure B”, are both in a normal high probability state. If the 2R jackpot is won, it is necessary to determine whether it is in the normal figure high probability state or the normal figure low probability state. In step S2123, the determination result in the previous step S2122 shows the fluctuation in the normal figure probability. It is determined whether or not it is a determination result that it has been won, and if the normal probability fluctuation is won, the above-mentioned normal probability fluctuation flag prepared in the RAM 308 is set to ON (step S2124), and step S2125 is determined. Proceed to If it is unfair to the normal probability fluctuation, the process proceeds directly from step S2123 to step S2125. On the other hand, if the determination result is that the 2R jackpot is not successful, it means that the 15R jackpot is won and the ordinary figure high probability state is set, so the ordinary figure probability variation flag is set to ON (step S2124). The process proceeds to S2125. As described above, by setting the ordinary probability fluctuation flag to ON here, at the same time as the end of the big hit game, the hourly number of times 100 is set in the hourly number memory unit provided in the RAM 308, and The provided short time flag is turned on. Here, the time-short flag that is not turned on is in an off state.

  In step S2125, stop based on the 15R big hit flag, 2R big hit flag, first small hit flag, second small hit flag, first loss flag, second loss flag, special figure probability fluctuation flag, and normal figure probability fluctuation flag. Determine the design.

  Next, the special figure winning random number value used for the jackpot determination in step S2105 is acquired again, and the special figure winning random number value is set to one of the timer numbers of timers 1 to 5 using the timer number determination table shown in FIG. Determine if it belongs to the numerical range and determine the timer number. The RAM 308 has a timer number storage area, and the determined timer number is stored in the timer number storage area. Further, the fluctuation time corresponding to the timer number is also stored in the above-mentioned special figure display symbol update timer as the special figure fluctuation display time.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a timer number determination table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  The timer number determination table shown in FIG. 14 includes the timer number, the variation time of the special figure variation display corresponding to the timer number, the lottery data used for the lottery for determining the timer number, and various flags (15R big hit flag 2R big hit flag, first small hit flag, second small hit flag, first lost flag, second lost flag) are defined. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 refers to various flags prepared in the RAM 308 and determines whether the special figure winning random number value belongs to the numerical range of the timer number corresponding to the flag set to ON. . In the present embodiment, as described above, the numerical value range that can be taken by the special figure winning random number value is 0 to 65535 (the numerical value range is 65536), and when the first lose flag is set to ON, When the lose flag is set to ON, the random number range of timer 1 is 0 to 60235 (the numerical value range is 60236), so the probability of selecting timer 1 (fluctuation time 5 seconds) as the timer number is approximately 91.9% (60236/65536). In this case, the probability of selecting timer 2 (variation time 10 seconds) as the timer number is approximately 6.5% (4250/65536), and the probability of selecting timer 3 (variation time 20 seconds) is approximately 1 .2% (800/65536), the probability of selecting timer 4 (variation time 40 seconds) is approximately 0.4% (250/65536). When the 15R jackpot flag is set to ON, the probability that the timer 2 is selected as the timer number is approximately 23.7% (15536/65536), and the probability that the timer 3 is selected is approximately 13. 7% (9000/65536), the probability of selecting timer 4 is approximately 58.0% (38000/65536), and the probability of selecting timer 5 (variation time 50 seconds) is approximately 4.6% (3000). / 65536). On the other hand, if the 2R big hit flag is set on, the first small hit flag is set on, or the second small hit flag is set on, the timer 2 is always Selected.

  Subsequently, various types of information are additionally stored in a transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 (step S2127). Specifically, in order to execute the general command rotation start setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S215), 1H that is information indicating the start of variation is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the transmission information storage area. To do. Also, information in which various flags (15R big hit flag, 2R big hit flag, first small hit flag, second small hit flag, first loss flag, second loss flag) are set, and a special figure probability variation flag is set. Stored information, information on which the normal probability fluctuation flag is set, and information on the timer number described above are additionally stored. When the execution of step S2127 ends, in step S2128, the number of special figure variable games held stored in the special figure holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is decremented by one, and the flow proceeds to step S2129.

  In step S2129, the special figure winning random value, the special figure random value, the special figure round decision random value, and the special figure short time decision random value are deleted from the special figure random value storage area of the RAM 308, and the process proceeds to step S2130.

  In step S2130, the special area variation display is set in the setting area of the RAM 308, and the process returns to the main controller timer interrupt process shown in FIG.

  It should be noted that the special figure winning random number and special figure acquired in S1104 of FIG. 10 for the jackpot lottery, the round lottery at the time of the jackpot winning, the special figure high probability state transition lottery at the time of the jackpot winning, and the ordinary figure high probability state transition lottery You may perform using two random number values of a random value. Further, the acquisition timing of various random values is not limited to the timing based on the winning acceptance (S209 in FIG. 9). Further, the present invention is not limited to the above description, and any combination of whether each random number value is shared with other random number values or each random number is acquired at the time of winning or lottery may be used.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that executes the special figure-related lottery process described above corresponds to a lottery unit that performs a lottery of the profit amount to be given to the player.

<Sub control section main processing>
Next, the sub control unit main process executed by the CPU 404 of the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main process of the sub control unit.

  The sub-control unit 400 is provided with a reset signal output circuit that outputs a reset signal when the power is turned on. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 to which this reset signal has been input starts resetting by a reset interrupt and executes the sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. Initialize the. In this initialization, 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, it is determined whether the value of a timer variable storage area described later is 10 or more. When the value of the timer variable storage area is 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S304, and when the value of the timer variable storage area is less than 10, the process returns to step S302.

  In step S304, 0 is stored in the timer variable storage area.

  In step S305, effect data update processing is performed. In this effect data update process, the effect by the effect movable body such as the decorative symbol display device 110, the speaker 416, the various lamps 420, and the center accessory 250 is controlled based on the change number stored in the change number selection process described later. The production data is updated. In addition, a command that is output to the symbol display control unit 500 by a decorative symbol display device control process in step S306, which will be described later, so that the decorative symbol display device 110 displays a decorative symbol, an effect display, and the like based on the effect data thus updated. (E.g., a command for instructing to stop the seventh set of combined image symbols on the left) is stored in a transmission command storage area provided in the RAM 408, and a speaker 416, various lamps 420, and the like in steps S307, 308, and 309 described later. The effect data updated here, which controls the effect movable body such as the center accessory 250, is set in the setting area of the RAM 408. Furthermore, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute a predetermined effect, for example, whether or not to perform an effect using the chance button 146.

  In step S306, an effect start position setting process (details will be described later) is performed, and then a decorative symbol display device control process is performed (step S307). In this decorative symbol display device control process, a command is output to the decorative symbol display control unit 500 via the output port of the I / O 410. Here, the command stored in the transmission command storage area provided in the RAM 408 in step S305 is set to the output port of the I / O 410, and the decorative symbol display control unit 500 is caused to perform display control of the decorative symbol display device 110.

  In step S308, sound output processing for sending sound output setting information of the speaker 416 to the sound source IC 418 is executed based on the effect data set in the setting area of the RAM 408.

  In step S309, based on the effect data set in the setting area of the RAM 408, lamp control processing for turning on and off the various lamps 420 is executed using the display circuit 422.

  In step S310, based on the effect data set in the setting area of the RAM 408, the effect drive for driving various effect drive devices 424 for operating the effect movable body such as the center accessory 250 using the effect drive circuit 426. Execute device control processing. 7 includes a drive motor 2102 shown in FIG. 3B, a solenoid 2524 shown in FIG. 4A, a drive motor 2537 shown in FIG. 4C, and the like. In the first distribution device 251, the drive motor 2102 shown in FIG. 3B is controlled in this step S310 and swings left and right or greatly rotates in one direction. Further, the stopper 2522 of the stopping device 252 shown in FIG. 4B is advanced and retracted by the solenoid 2524 shown in FIG. 4A being controlled in this step S310. Further, the rotary table 2531 of the second sorting apparatus 253 shown in FIG. 5 is rotated by the drive motor 2537 shown in FIG. 4C being controlled in this step S310.

  The sub-control unit 400 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S302 to S304 thereafter, except for interruption by strobe processing, chance button processing, or sub-control unit timer interrupt processing described later.

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

  A RAM 408 mounted on the basic circuit 402 in the sub-control unit 400 shown in FIG. 7 is provided with a command storage area. The sub-control unit 400 executes a strobe interrupt process described later by executing various commands transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the sub-control unit 400 in step S215 in the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG. Store as unprocessed command in command storage area. The command storage area stores a symbol variation start command, a symbol variation stop command, a RAM clear command, and the like. In step S401 shown in FIG. 15B, the contents of the command storage area provided in the RAM 408 are checked to determine 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 sub-control unit main process. .

  In step S402, the process jumps to the process corresponding to the unprocessed command whose existence was affirmed in step S401.

  Further, in step S601 of the symbol stop process shown in FIG. 15C, three decorative symbols constituting the combination of stop symbols stored in the symbol storage area prepared in the RAM 408 are displayed on the left of the decorative symbol display device 110. In the middle, the setting is made to display in the three display areas of the right symbol display areas 110a to 110c, and the process is terminated.

  In the round start process, information indicating the number of times the variable winning opening 130 is opened after the jackpot start included in the unprocessed command is extracted and stored in the storage area of the RAM 408.

<Strobe interrupt processing>
Next, strobe interrupt processing of the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of strobe interrupt processing.

  This strobe interrupt process is a process executed when the sub control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. That is, as described above, the strobe signal is included as strobe information in the command transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. In the command setting transmission process (step S215) of the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG. When a command is transmitted from the control unit 300 to the sub-control unit 400 and the sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal in the transmitted command, this strobe interrupt process is executed. In step S701 of the strobe interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

<Chance button interrupt processing>
Next, the chance button interrupt process of the sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of chance button interrupt processing.

  This chance button interruption process is a process executed when the sub control unit 400 detects an operation of the chance button 146 by the chance button detection circuit 364.

  In step S801 of the chance button interrupt process, a value is acquired from the detection counter stored in the detection counter storage area of the RAM 408 for measuring the number of times the chance button 146 is pressed, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Store in the original detection counter storage area.

<Variable update interrupt processing>
Next, variable update interrupt processing executed by the CPU 404 of the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of variable update interrupt processing.

  The sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms). With this timer interrupt, the sub-control unit timer interrupt processing is performed at a predetermined cycle. Run with.

  In step S901 of the variable update interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S304 in the sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. To do. Therefore, in step S304, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  The RAM 408 of the sub-control unit 400 is provided with a special figure notice lottery random number counter that generates a special figure notice lottery random number value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 127. In step S902, the random number counter is updated.

  FIG. 16A is a diagram for explaining the rotation speed of the rotary table 2531 included in the second sorting device 253.

  When the game ball B enters the first special figure start port 126 shown in FIG. 3A, the game ball B enters the second special figure start port 128 through the first special figure start port 126, It is detected by a winning detection sensor 1282 shown in 3 (b). Based on the detection of the game ball by the winning detection sensor 1282, the lottery is performed by the special drawing related lottery processing shown in FIG. 12, and then the decorative symbol display device 110 stops the symbol fluctuation in order to notify the lottery result. Start displaying. When the decorative symbol display device 110 starts the symbol variation stop display, the symbol variation is initially performed at a speed at which the player cannot specify the symbol in any of the three symbol display regions 110a, 110b, and 110c shown in FIG. Display (high-speed fluctuation) is performed, and before the stop symbol is displayed, a fluctuation display (reach fluctuation) in which the stop symbol can be understood to some extent by the player may be performed. This reach variation will be described in detail later, but the concept of reach variation here is when the stop symbol indicating that the result of the lottery is an advantageous result for the player is a specific combination of a plurality of symbols. In addition, a part of the specific combination is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110, which is an example of the notification means of the present invention, and the display mode in which the symbols that have not been stopped yet are changing, in other words, the display is changed. The display mode in which it is determined whether or not the specific combination is established in the remaining one symbol stop mode, or all or some of the symbols are synchronized while constituting all or part of the specific combination. This means a display mode that is variably displayed. FIG. 16A shows an example in which the decorative symbol display device 110 performs high-speed fluctuation for 10 seconds, and subsequently performs reach fluctuation. Further, the rotation table 2531 included in the second distribution device shown in FIG. 4E starts to rotate in synchronization with the timing at which the symbol variation stop display on the decorative symbol display device 110 starts. The rotary table 2531 continues to rotate for 10 seconds during which high-speed fluctuation is performed, but at a predetermined speed (speed that makes one round in less than 0.8 seconds) for 1 second after starting rotation. When the rotation speed is reached, normal rotation is performed that continues to rotate in a predetermined direction at a constant predetermined speed. It should be noted that the rotation start position of the rotary table 2531 may be a predetermined position or may vary depending on the performance. During this one second, position correction for correcting the positional deviation of the rotation start position of the rotary table 2531 is performed. You may go. In addition, the normal rotation is performed for 5 seconds from the time when 3 seconds have elapsed since the start of rotation until the time when 8 seconds have elapsed, and the rotation speed is gradually decreased at a predetermined rate to stop for the last 2 seconds. Perform low-speed rotation. Further, the rotary table 2531 is rotated at a high speed for alignment for 2 seconds from the time when 1 second has elapsed since the start of rotation to the time when 3 seconds have elapsed. This high-speed rotation is executed by an effect start position setting process (step S306) shown in FIG.

<Production start position setting process>
FIG. 16B is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect start position setting process (step S306) shown in FIG.

  In the RAM 408 of the sub-control unit 400, a counter (hereinafter referred to as a rotation elapsed time counter) for counting an elapsed time since the rotation table 2531 shown in FIG. An area is prepared. The sub control unit 400 refers to the value of the rotation elapsed time counter and determines whether or not the rotation table 2531 shown in FIG. 4E is stopped (step S501). Here, if the value of the rotation elapsed time counter is 0, the rotation table 2531 is stopped, and the process returns to the sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the value of the rotation elapsed time counter is not 0, the rotation table 2531 is rotating and the process proceeds to step S502.

  In step S502, it is determined whether or not the speed for alignment of the rotary table 2531 is set in the setting area of the RAM 408. If it is set, the process returns to the sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. If not set, the current position of the rotary table 2531 is acquired (step S503). The sub-control unit 400 acquires the current position of the rotary table 2531 when the position detection sensor 2538 shown in FIG. 4E detects the index 2533a provided on the rotating rotary table 2531.

  Next, based on the acquired current position of the rotation table 2531, the rotation speed of the rotation table 2531 is set (step S504). As shown in FIG. 16 (a), the rotary table 2531 performs normal rotation that continues to rotate at a predetermined speed for 5 seconds from the time when 3 seconds have elapsed since the start of rotation until the time when 8 seconds have elapsed. Rotate at a low speed with a predetermined deceleration. For this reason, the position where the rotary table 2531 stops is determined by the position of the rotary table 2531 when 3 seconds have passed since the rotary table 2531 started rotating. There are four stop positions of the rotary table 2531 shown in FIG. 5, that is, the position of the chance route 2533, the position of the first lose route 2534 a, the position of the second lose route 2534 b, and the position of the third lose route 2534 c. The position of the rotary table 2531 after 3 seconds from the start of rotation for stopping the rotary table 2531 at a desired stop position from among these four stop positions is the ROM 406 of the sub-control unit 400 for each of these four stop positions. Is stored in advance. Based on the acquired current position and the value of the rotation elapsed time counter, the sub-control unit 400 starts the rotation of the rotation table 2531 after one second has elapsed from the start of rotation according to the desired stop position. The rotational speed for positioning of the rotary table 2531 is set in the setting area of the RAM 408 so that it comes to a position after 3 seconds (hereinafter referred to as a position for positioning). The rotational speed for alignment set here is faster than a predetermined speed in normal rotation, but may be slower. When the rotation table 2531 stops rotating, the rotation speed for alignment set here is deleted from the setting area of the RAM 408. When the execution of step S504 is completed, the effect start position setting process ends, and the process returns to the sub-control unit main process shown in FIG.

  In the sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 15A executed when the rotation elapsed time counter counts 1 second, the rotation speed set in the setting area of the RAM 408 in step S504 is the effect data in step S305. The update table 2531 is reflected in the effect data of the second distribution device 253 in the update process, and the drive control of the second distribution device 253 is executed in step S310, so that the rotary table 2531 performs high-speed rotation for alignment. This is performed at the rotational speed set in S504. The high-speed rotation for this alignment is continued until the rotation elapsed time counter counts 3 seconds, and the position of the rotary table 2531 when 3 seconds have elapsed from the start of rotation coincides with the position for alignment described above. To do.

  Next, the special figure hold increasing process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the flow of the special figure hold increasing process.

  First, the flow until the special figure hold increasing process is started will be described. In step S1105 in the winning acceptance process related to the second special figure starting port 128 shown in FIG. Information indicating “hold increase” is additionally stored, and the general command rotation start setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S215) in the main control unit timer interruption process shown in FIG. As described above, in this general command rotation start setting transmission process, referring to the information indicating the increase in the special figure hold stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308, from the previous transmission of the symbol variation start command to the current transmission Is set to the data of the symbol variation start command (1H) indicating the number of holdings of the special figure variation game that has increased during the period (the period from the previous lottery in the special drawing related lottery process until the current lottery). . It is not set when the increased number of holds is 0. By doing so, the symbol variation start command (1H) including the reservation number increase information is transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the sub control unit 400. In the strobe process shown in FIG. 15D, the sub-control unit 400 stores this symbol variation start command as an unprocessed command (step S701), and through the command input process (S402) shown in FIG. The special figure hold increasing process shown in FIG. 17 is started. That is, the special figure holding increase process is performed at the start of symbol variation.

  In step S411, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation start command received from the main control unit 300 includes special figure holding number increase information. If included, the process proceeds to step S412 and is included. If not, the process proceeds to step S418. In the RAM 408 of the sub-control unit 400, a special information holding information storage area is prepared. This hold information storage area is divided into four areas, and each area is given a hold number. This hold number represents the order in which the hold is digested, and the hold is digested in order from the hold number 1. In step S <b> 412, the increased hold based on the hold number increase information of the special figure is stored in the partitioned area of the special figure hold information storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  In addition, the advance notice information and the false advance notice information are also stored in the divided areas of the hold information storage area (additional storage in S422, S427, S432, and S435 described later). Here, the advance notice information is information indicating that a prior notice such as a prior notice is performed, and the false prior notice information is information indicating that a prior notice such as a first false prior notice or a second false prior notice is performed. . Both the advance notice and the first and second false advance notices are effects that make the player expect that the result of the lottery in the special figure variable game is advantageous to the player before notifying the result. The production mode by the first false advance notice and the production mode by the second false advance notice are the same, and it is difficult for the player to distinguish between them. Here, in the decorative symbol display device 110, when the symbol variation stop display is repeated a plurality of times, the symbol variation stop display (hereinafter referred to as the last symbol variation stop display) that displays a stop symbol representing a lottery result for performing advance notice. Performing the advance notice in the symbol change stop display (hereinafter, referred to as the “previous symbol change stop display”) performed before the “previous symbol change stop display” is referred to as “continuous notice” as the prior notice in the continuous symbol change stop display is there. The notice notification is also performed during the change of the symbol of the last symbol change stop display. In the advance notice, the lottery result for which the advance notice was given is a relatively advantageous result for the player (for example, 15R jackpot), whereas in the first false advance notice and the second false advance notice, the lottery result for which the advance notice was given is relative to the player. Disadvantageous results (for example, small hits or misses). The special figure hold increasing process shown in FIG. 17 determines whether or not to perform such effects as the advance notice and the first and second false advance notices, that is, whether to make an effect or not to make an effect. This is a process determined by lottery.

  The special figure hold number increase information set in the symbol change start command data includes special figure winning random value, special figure random value, special figure round decision random value, and special figure short time decision corresponding to the increased hold. A random value is included. These random number values are the random number values acquired in step S1103 of the winning acceptance process shown in FIG. 10, and are stored for each hold in the hold information storage area of the special figure. In addition, the ROM 406 of the sub-control unit 400 also has a winning determination table shown in FIG. 13A, a special figure determination table in case of winning a loss shown in FIG. 13B, and a small winning prize shown in FIG. A special figure determination table at the time, a round lottery determination table at the time of a big win shown in FIG. 10D, and a general high probability state transition determination table at the time of a big win shown in FIG. In addition, since the processing that has been reserved is not executed in step S2105 shown in FIG. 12, the value of various flags such as a jackpot flag cannot be included in the information on the increase in the number of reservations.

  In step S418, the special figure winning random number value included in the special figure hold number increase information is stored in the big hit numerical value range of the hit determination table shown in FIG. Data numerical range), if not, the process proceeds to step S423, and if belonging, the process proceeds to step S419. In this step S418, when there are a plurality of increased holdings, processing with priority is given to the holdings with the earlier change order (winning timing). For example, the number of holds increased in the special figure hold number increase information indicates that the number of holds is 3 (hold A, hold B, and hold C), and the order in which fluctuations are fast (the order in which the winning timing is early) is In the case of A, hold B, and hold C, it is first determined whether or not the special figure winning random number value of hold A belongs to the jackpot value range. If it belongs, the process proceeds to step S419. Determines whether or not the special figure winning random number value of the hold B belongs to the jackpot value range, and if so, the process proceeds to step S419, and if not, the special figure winning random number value of the hold C further falls within the jackpot value range If it belongs, the process proceeds to step S419, and if it does not belong to the hold C, the process proceeds to step S423. Processing with priority given to the order with the earlier fluctuation order is also performed in steps S423 and S428 described later.

  In step S419, this time, the special figure round decision random number value included in the special figure hold number increase information is stored in the ROM 406 in the 15R of the round lottery determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it belongs to the numerical value range, and if it does not belong, the process returns to the command input process shown in FIG. That is, it is determined in such a manner that no effects such as advance notice or first / second false advance notice are performed. On the other hand, if it belongs to the numerical range of 15R, the process proceeds to step S420.

  As described above, the RAM 408 of the sub-control unit 400 is provided with a special figure notice lottery random number counter that generates a special figure notice lottery random number value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 127. The RAM 408 is also provided with a special figure notice lottery random value storage area. In step S420, first, a value is acquired as a special figure notice lottery random number value from the special figure notice lottery random number counter, and the obtained special figure notice lottery random number value is stored in the special figure notice lottery random value storage area. Next, in step S420, a prior notice lottery is performed using the prior notice determination table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 18A is a diagram illustrating a prior notice determination table stored in the ROM 406 of the sub-control unit 400.

  In the advance notice lottery in step S420, the CPU 404 of the sub-control unit 400 determines that the advance notice lottery random value stored in the special figure advance lottery random value storage area of the RAM 408 is the advance notice determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it belongs to the numerical range with prior notice. The size of the numerical range of the special figure notice lottery random value is 128. As shown in FIG. 18A, the numerical range with advance notice is 0 to 15 (the numerical range is 16). Therefore, the probability that the special figure notice lottery random number value belongs to the numerical range with advance notice is 16/128 = 12.5%. If the special drawing notice lottery random value belongs to the numerical range with advance notice, the process proceeds to step S421. If not, the process returns to the command input process shown in FIG. 15 (b), and the mode is determined so as not to produce effects such as advance notice and first / second false advance notice.

  In step S421, the number of prior notices is determined. For the determination of the number of prior notices, a prior notice / first false prior notice number determination table is used. FIG. 18B is a diagram illustrating a prior notice / first false prior notice number determination table stored in the ROM 406 of the sub-control unit 400.

  The table shown in FIG. 18B is a table used in common for determining the number of times of advance notice and determining the number of first false advance notices described later. This table defines the relationship between the remaining symbol determination count and the notice count. The remaining symbol determination count is the number of times that the stop symbol display is performed in the symbol variation stop display, that is, the number of times the symbol variation stop display is performed in the decorative symbol display device 110. In the embodiment, 4 times is the maximum value. The number of advance notices is the number of advance notices or first false advance notices. In this embodiment, one advance notice or first false advance notice is given for one symbol change stop display. In determining the number of advance notices, the CPU 404 of the sub-control unit 400 refers to the special figure hold information storage area additionally stored in step S412 and decides again using the special figure notice lottery random number value used in the previous step S420. To do. When the number of remaining symbol determinations is one, the advance notice is always made once, the same as the number of remaining symbol determinations. On the other hand, when the number of remaining symbol determinations is two or more, advance notice is likely to be performed the same number of times as the number of remaining symbol determinations, but the number of determinations may be less than the number of remaining symbol determinations. In this case, prior notice is given priority for the symbol change stop display to be performed later. In other words, when the number of determinations is 1 for the remaining number of symbol determinations, a prior notice is given at the last symbol variation stop display, and the number of determinations is 2 for the remaining number of symbol determinations of 4 If it is, the advance notice is given for each of the fourth symbol change stop display and the third symbol change stop display.

  In step S422, the advance notice information indicating how many times the advance notice is to be performed is additionally stored in the special information hold information storage area provided in the RAM 408. In other words, it is additionally stored that the advance notice is given to the suspension based on the number of times determined in step S421 among the suspensions stored in the partitioned information storage area of the special map provided in the RAM 408. When the execution of step S422 ends, the process returns to the command input process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S418, if the special figure winning random number value included in the special figure holding number increase information does not belong to the jackpot value range, in step S423, the special figure winning random number value is stored in the ROM 406. It is determined whether or not it belongs to the small hit numerical range (numerical range of the second special figure starting port small hit data) of the hit determination table shown in FIG. 13A. If not, the process proceeds to step S428. Then, the process proceeds to step S424.

  As described above, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag is included in the data of the symbol fluctuation start command. In step S424, the special figure random number value is obtained by referring to the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag. It is determined whether or not it belongs to the numerical range of the second small hits of the special figure determination table at the time of winning the small hits shown in FIG. 13C, and if not, the command input processing shown in FIG. Returning to the above, it is determined that an effect such as advance notice or first / second false advance notice is not performed. On the other hand, if it belongs to the numerical value range per second small, the process proceeds to step S425.

  In step S425, as in step S420, first, a value is acquired as a special figure notice lottery random number value from the special figure notice lottery random number counter, and the obtained special figure notice lottery random number value is stored in the special figure notice lottery random value storage area. . Next, in step S425, a first false advance notice lottery is performed using the first false advance notice determination table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 18C is a diagram showing a first false prior notice determination table stored in the ROM 406 of the sub control unit 400.

  In the first false prior notice lottery in step S425, the CPU 404 of the sub-control unit 400 indicates that the special figure notice lottery random number value stored in the special figure notice lottery random value storage area of the RAM 408 is the first lottery value shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it belongs to the numerical range with the first false advance notice in the 1 false advance notice determination table. In this first false advance notice determination table, the more the number of special figure variable games held (the number of holds increased) increased during the period from the last reception of the symbol change start command to the current reception, the first It is easy to win a lottery for false advance notice. That is, in the special drawing related lottery process, the aspect of performing the first false advance notice as the number of winnings to the second special drawing start port 128 increases within the period from the previous lottery to the current lottery. It becomes easy to decide. As shown in FIG. 18 (c), if the increase in the number of holds is one, the decision probability to determine the mode for performing the first false advance notice is 50%, but the increase in the number of holds is from 2 to 4 In the range of times, the numerical range with the first false advance notice is expanded to 8, 8, and 16. If the increase in the number of reservations is 4, the determination probability is 75%. As described above, in this step S425, it is determined whether or not the mode of performing the first false prior notice is to be performed or not, and how much is the right to perform the lottery in the special drawing related lottery process. Decide based on the increase.

  Note that also in the advance notice determination table shown in FIG. 18A, the numerical range with advance notice may be expanded as the number of reserved increases increases.

  In step S426, the number of first false advance notices is determined. For the determination of the number of times of the first false advance notice, the advance notice / first false advance notice number determination table shown in FIG. 18B is used.

  In step S 427, false advance notice information indicating how many times the first false advance notice is to be performed is additionally stored in the special information holding information storage area provided in the RAM 408. In other words, among the suspensions stored in the partitioned area of the suspension information storage area of the special figure provided in the RAM 408, the first false advance notice is additionally stored for the suspension based on the number of times determined in step S426. . When the execution of step S427 ends, the process returns to the command input process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S423, if the special figure winning random number value included in the special figure holding number increase information does not belong to the small hit value range, in step S428, the special figure winning random number value is further stored in the ROM 406. 13 in the hit determination table shown in FIG. 13 (a), the big hit numerical value range (the numerical value range of the second special figure starting port big hit data) and the small hit numerical value range (the numerical value range of the second special figure starting port small hit data). ), That is, whether or not it belongs to the numerical value range of losing, if not, return to the command input processing shown in FIG. move on. Here, the fact that the special figure winning random number value does not belong to the numerical range of the loss corresponds to the fact that the special figure hold start information does not include the special figure hold number increase information, that is, there is no hold increase. To do.

  In step S429, with reference to the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag included in the data of the symbol fluctuation start command, the special figure random number value stored in the ROM 406 is stored in the ROM 406 as shown in FIG. It is determined whether it belongs to the numerical range of the second loss in the figure determination table. If it does not belong, the process proceeds to step S433, and if it belongs, the process proceeds to step S430. Even in this step S429, when there are a plurality of increased holdings, processing is performed with priority given to holdings with a fast change order (winning timing). For example, the number of holds increased in the special figure hold number increase information indicates that the number of holds is 3 (hold A, hold B, and hold C), and the order in which fluctuations are fast (the order in which the winning timing is early) is In the case of A, hold B, and hold C, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure random number value of the hold A belongs to the numerical value range of the second loss, and if it belongs, the process proceeds to step S430, and if it does not belong This time, it is determined whether or not the special figure random value of the hold B belongs to the numerical value range of the second loss, and if it belongs, the process proceeds to step S430. It is determined whether or not it belongs to the numerical range of the second loss. If it belongs, the process proceeds to step S430, and if it does not belong to the hold C, the process proceeds to step S433.

  In step S430, similar to step S425 described above, the special figure notice lottery random number value is acquired, and the obtained special figure notice lottery random number value is the first false advance notice table of the first false advance notice determination table shown in FIG. Judge whether it belongs to the numerical range with notice. Again, the greater the increase in the number of holds, the easier it is to win the first false prior notice lottery.

  In step S431, the number of first false advance notices is determined. For the determination of the number of times of the first false advance notice, the advance notice / first false advance notice number determination table shown in FIG. 18B is used.

  In step S432, false advance notice information is additionally stored in the hold information storage area of the special figure. In other words, among the suspensions stored in the partitioned area of the suspension information storage area of the special figure provided in the RAM 408, the first false advance notice is additionally stored for the suspension based on the number of times determined in step S431. . When the execution of step S432 ends, the process returns to the command input process shown in FIG.

  In step S428 described above, the determination that the special figure random number value does not belong to the second loss numerical range means that the random value belongs to the first loss numerical range. In step S433, the second false advance notice lottery is performed using the second false advance notice determination table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 19A is a diagram showing a second false prior notice determination table stored in the ROM 406 of the sub-control unit 400.

  In the lottery for the second false advance notice in step S433, the CPU 404 of the sub-control unit 400 has the second false advance notice in the second false advance notice determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether it belongs to the numerical range of In the second false prior notice determination table used here, the period from the last reception of the symbol variation start command to the current reception (the period from the previous lottery to the current lottery in the special drawing related lottery process) The relationship between the number of holds excluding the increment and the random number range with the second false prior notice and the random number range without the second false advance notice for each special figure variable game hold number (holding increase number) However, in the second false prior notice determination table shown in FIG. 19 (a), for each retained increase number, the retained number excluding the increment, the winning probability with the second false advance notice, and the second 2 Relation with winning probability without false prior notice is shown. The number of holdings excluding the increase here corresponds to the number of holdings held before the previous lottery in the special drawing related lottery processing. In addition, when the maximum value of the number of reservations excluding the increase and the increase in the number of reservations are combined, the maximum value of the increase in the number of reservations is 4. Digested portion is subtracted to 3. The numbers 1 to 3 circled in the column of the probability of winning without second false advance notice when the number of retained increases is 1 are the numbers in the column of each winning probability when the number of retained increases is 2 or more. It becomes a quoted number. For example, when the number of increase in hold is 2, the win probability with the second false advance notice with the hold number minus 0 is 1− (49/50 × 39/40) = 0.0445. In the case where the increase number is 1, the number of holdings obtained by subtracting the increase is higher than the winning probability (1/50 = 0.02) with the second false prior notice. In addition, the winning probability with the second false advance notice with the number of holdings minus 1 when the number of holding increases is 2 is 1− (39/49 × 29/30) = 0.0575, which is the same In this case, the number of holdings obtained by subtracting the increase in the case becomes higher than the winning probability with the second false advance notice of 0. In the second false prior notice determination table shown in FIG. 19A, the probability of winning with the second false advance notice increases as the number of pending increases increases. Therefore, in step S433, the larger the number of pending increases, the easier it is to determine the mode for performing the second false advance notice. In addition, in the range where the number of retained increases is 1 and 2, if the number of retained increases is the same, the probability of winning with the second false advance notice increases as the number of retained increases excluding the increment. Therefore, in step S433, the number of holdings excluding the increment is equivalent, and as the number of holdings held before the previous lottery in the special drawing related lottery process increases, the second false advance notice is performed. It becomes easy to decide. By doing so, the notice notification becomes easier to be performed as the number of suspensions increases. Therefore, the player tries to increase the suspension as much as possible when he sees the notification notice, so that the operation of the game machine can be increased.

  In the advance notice determination table shown in FIG. 18A, the numerical range with advance notice may be expanded as the number of reservations excluding the increase increases, and the winning probability is increased to the second. It may be a value calculated by a mathematical formula as shown in the false advance notice determination table.

  In step S434, the number of second false advance notices is determined. For determining the number of times of the second false advance notice, a second false advance notice number determination table is used. FIG. 19B is a diagram showing a second false prior notice count determination table stored in the ROM 406 of the sub control unit 400.

  The table shown in FIG. 19B defines the relationship between the remaining symbol determination count and the notice count. The number of advance notices is the number of times of performing the second false advance notice, and in the present embodiment, one second false advance notice is given for one symbol variation stop display. In the second false advance notice, the notice number of times is a maximum of three times. Because the second false advance notice cannot intentionally lengthen the last fluctuation, the effect of the advance notice or the first false advance notice is made more conspicuous by limiting the number of notices to at most three. be able to. In determining the number of second false prior notices, the CPU 404 of the sub-control unit 400 uses the special figure notice lottery random number. In the second false advance notice, only the second false advance notice is often performed even if the number of remaining symbols is two or more. Even in the second false advance notice, priority is given to performing the second false advance notice as the symbol change stop display to be performed later.

  In step S435, false advance notice information is additionally stored in the special information hold information storage area. That is, the second false advance notice is additionally stored in the suspension based on the number of times determined in step S434 among the suspensions stored in the partitioned information storage area of the special map provided in the RAM 408. . In the second false advance notice, unlike the first false advance notice, the number of notices is 3 at the maximum. Therefore, priority is given to the second false advance notice for the symbol change stop display made earlier. You may do it.

  As described above, the special figure hold increase process shown in FIG. 17 is a process performed by the sub-control unit 400, and when there is hold number increase information, the hold number storage area provided in the RAM 408 stores the hold number. The increased hold based on the increase information is stored, and it is determined whether or not the advance notice or the first or second false advance notice is given. In addition, when the hold is not increased between the previous judgment and the current judgment, it is decided not to perform the advance notice and the first and second false advance notices.

  Next, the variable number selection process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a flow in the variable number selection process.

  This variation number selection process is also started based on the transmission of the symbol variation start command (1H) from the main control unit 300 to the sub control unit 400, similar to the above-described special figure hold increase process. That is, the sub-control unit 400 stores the symbol variation start command as an unprocessed command in the strobe processing shown in FIG. 18D (step S701), and changes through the command input processing (S402) shown in FIG. Number selection processing is started.

  As described above, the symbol variation start command includes information on the timer number determined in step S2126 of the special symbol related lottery process shown in FIG. 12 in addition to information on the values of various flags such as the 15R jackpot flag. . In the variation number selection process shown in FIG. 20, first, information such as a timer number included in the symbol variation start command which is an unprocessed command is extracted (step S551). Next, referring to the variation number selection table shown in FIG. 21, the variation number is selected using the extracted information and stored in the variation number storage area provided in the RAM 408 (step S552). When the execution of step S552 ends, the variable number selection process ends, and the process returns to the command input process shown in FIG.

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Next, the data table stored in the ROM 406 of the sub control unit 400 will be described.

  FIG. 21A is a diagram showing an example of a variation number selection table used when the lose flag is on, and FIG. 21B is an example of a variation number selection table used when the 15R big hit flag is on. FIG. FIG. 5C shows an example of a variation number selection table used when the 2R big hit flag is on and when the small hit flag is on.

  When determining the received command, the sub-control unit 400 acquires a variation determining random number if it is a symbol variation start command. The numerical range that the variation determining random number can take is 0 to 127 (the numerical range has a size of 128). The variation number selection tables shown in FIGS. 21A to 21C are data tables for determining variation numbers.

  The sub-control unit 400 refers to the value of the 15R big hit flag, the value of the 2R big hit flag, the value of the small hit flag, and the value of the loss flag included in the received symbol variation start command, as shown in FIG. The table used for determining the variation number is selected from the three types of variation number selection tables shown in (c), and then the timer number included in the symbol variation start command and the sub-control unit 400 obtain. A variation number is selected based on the variation determination random number.

  For example, when the lottery result of the special figure variable game is lost and the timer number is timer 1, the sub-control unit 400 refers to the variable number selection table used when the lose flag shown in FIG. To do. In the above case, since the numerical range of the random number for variation determination corresponding to timer number = timer 1 is 0 to 127 (the numerical range is 128), the variation number is 100% (= 128/128). Regardless of the probability, that is, regardless of the obtained random number for determining variation, variation 1 is selected, and information indicating that the selection result is variation 1 is stored in the variation number storage area provided in the RAM 408. When the 15R big hit is won and the timer number is the timer 4, the variation number selection table used when the 15R big hit flag is on, as shown in FIG. In this case, the numerical value range of the random number for variation determination corresponding to timer number = timer 4 is 0 to 95 (the numerical range is 96) and 96 to 127 (the numerical range is 32). Therefore, as the variation number, variation 8 is selected with a probability of 75% (= 96/128), and variation 9 is selected with a probability of 25% (= 32/128). Further, when the 2R big hit or small win is won, the timer number is limited to the timer 2 as shown in FIG. 14, and the variation 11 is always selected.

  In addition, in the ROM 406 of the sub-control unit 400, for each variation number, an effect data table in which a display mode (notification mode) in the symbol variation stop display of the decorative symbol display device 110 and an operation mode of the center accessory 250 are associated with each other. Is also remembered. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an effect data table with variable numbers 1 to 5, FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an effect data table with variable numbers 6 to 9, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the production data table of 11 and 11.

  In the effect data update process (step S305) in the sub control unit main process shown in FIG. 15A, the sub control unit 400 stores the change number stored in the change number storage area of the RAM 408 in the change number selection process shown in FIG. An effect data table corresponding to the selected effect data table is selected from a plurality of effect data tables shown in FIGS. 22 to 24, and the decorative symbol display device 110, the center accessory 250, and various lamps 420 are selected based on the selected effect data table. The production data for controlling the production by the like is updated. That is, the sub-control unit 400 decides to perform a linked production in which the notification mode of the decorative symbol display device 110 and the operation mode of the center accessory 250 are linked using the production data, and the decorative symbol display device 110 and the center role. The object 250 is controlled according to the interlocking effect. Therefore, the sub-control unit 400 corresponds to an example of the control unit according to the present invention, and the ROM 406 of the sub-control unit 400 storing the effect data table corresponds to an example of the storage unit according to the present invention. In addition, the center accessory 250 corresponds to an example of the change imparting unit according to the present invention. More specifically, when the first sorting device 251 is regarded as an example of the first change imparting unit according to the present invention. The stop device 252 corresponds to an example of a second change imparting unit according to the present invention. Further, when the stopping device 252 is regarded as an example of the first change applying unit according to the present invention, the second distribution device 253 corresponds to an example of the second change applying unit according to the present invention.

  In each of the plurality of effect data tables shown in FIG. 22 to FIG. 24, the distribution lamp, the first distribution device 251 shown in FIG. 3A, the stopper 2522 of the stopping device 252 shown in FIG. Production data for the rotary table 2531 of the second sorting apparatus shown in 4 (e) and the decorative symbol display apparatus 110 shown in FIG. 2 is defined. As shown in FIG. 2, the sorting lamp includes a lamp 242 displayed as “GO” arranged on the stopping device 252 side of the first sorting device 251, and an X mark arranged on the out port 241 side. And a lamp 240.

  Based on the effect data table used when the change number of change 1 shown in FIG. 22 is selected, the lamp 242 displayed as “GO” and the lamp 240 indicated by “×” are alternately displayed as the lamp lamp. The lamp is turned on for 4 seconds, and after the passage of 4 seconds, the lamp 240 marked “GO” is turned off and the lamp 240 marked with X is turned on. Note that the first four seconds may not be alternately lit but may be flashed simultaneously, and the effect pattern may be determined by lottery from a plurality of lighting or flashing patterns. The effect of the first sorter 251 is that when a game ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 128 is received and stored in a horizontal posture, the drive motor 2102 shown in FIG. After rotating forward and backward for 4 seconds in synchronization with lighting and swinging left and right, the game ball is distributed to the out port 241 shown in FIG. As a result, the game ball enters the out port 241 through the out port connection route 2511 shown in FIG. The aspect in which the first distribution device 251 distributes the game balls to the out port 241 is an aspect that suggests that the possibility that the player is advantageous is low. The effect of the stop device 252 is such that the solenoid 2524 shown in FIG. 4A is always on and the stopper 2522 is always retracted from the upper passage route 2512h (non-stop state). The production mode of the second distribution device 253 is a mode in which the rotary table 2531 performs normal rotation that continues to rotate in a predetermined direction at a predetermined speed. The effect of the decorative symbol display device 110 is to start symbol variation stop display in synchronization with the start of alternating lighting of the distribution lamp, and after high-speed variation continues for 5 seconds of the timer 1 corresponding to variation 1, stop of losing. The combination of symbols is stopped and displayed. That is, the reach effect is not performed, and the decorative symbols in all the symbol display regions 110a to 110c are variably displayed, and then the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the order of the left symbol display region 110a, the right symbol display region 110c, and the middle symbol display region 110b. . The ROM 406 of the sub-control unit 400 stores a symbol determination table. The sub-control unit 400 acquires a symbol determination random number value and uses the symbol determination table to decorate the symbol determination table. The combination of stop symbols for symbols is determined. The effect described above when the change number of change 1 is selected corresponds to an effect of losing without a false advance notice.

  Based on the production data table used when the variation number of variation 2 shown in FIG. 22 is selected, the production mode of the distribution lamp is such that the distribution lamps are alternately turned on for 4 seconds, and then the lamp 240 marked with x is turned off. In this state, the lamp 242 displayed as “GO” is turned on. The presentation mode of the first distribution device 251 is a mode in which the game balls are distributed to the stopping device 252 after swinging for 4 seconds in synchronization with the alternate lighting of the distribution lamps. As a result, the game ball travels to the stopping device 252 through the upper passage route 2512h shown in FIG. The time required for the game ball to reach the stop device 252 after being distributed by the first distribution device 251 is 1 second. The mode in which the first sorting device 251 sorts the game balls to the stopping device 252 is a mode that suggests that the possibility that the player is advantageous is high to some extent. The production mode of the stopping device 252 is that the solenoid 2524 shown in FIG. 4A is kept on for 4 seconds in synchronization with the alternate lighting of the sorting lamp, and the stopper 2522 is retracted from the upper passage route 2512h (non- In the next 5 seconds, the solenoid 2524 is switched off and the stopper 2522 enters the upper passage route 2512h (stopped state), and then the solenoid 2524 returns to the on state and stops the stopper 2522. Is a mode of returning to the non-stationary state. As a result, the game balls that have passed through the upper passage route 2512h from the first distribution device 251 toward the stop device 252 are stopped at the stop device 252 and then dropped to the lower passage route 2512d and then the second distribution device 253. Head to. The production mode of the second distribution device 253 is the same as the mode shown in FIG. 16A. First, when the rotation speed reaches the predetermined speed for 1 second after the rotation starts, the predetermined speed is reached. A normal rotation that continues to rotate in a predetermined direction is performed. For the next 2 seconds, the game ball is finally placed at the position where the game ball enters the lost route 2534 shown in FIG. 4E (any one of the first lost route 2534a to the first lost route 2534c shown in FIG. 5). High-speed rotation for positioning for stopping the rotary table 2531 is performed. During the next 5 seconds, normal rotation is performed, and the last remaining 2 seconds are rotated at a low speed with a predetermined deceleration. The rotary table 2531 stops at a position where the game ball enters the lose route 2534. As described above, the time required for the game ball to reach the discharge port 2512b of the lower passage route 2512d after the stopper 2522 is switched to the non-stop state is 1 second. At the same time as the turntable 2531 stops, It is discharged from the discharge port 2512b to the lost route 2534. The rotary table 2531 starts normal rotation again after being temporarily stopped. The effect of the decorative symbol display device 110 is to start the symbol variation stop display in synchronization with the start of alternating lighting of the distribution lamp, and after the high speed variation is continued for 10 seconds of the timer 2 corresponding to the variation 2, the suspension of the loss is stopped. The combination of symbols is stopped and displayed. Therefore, the game ball is discharged to the lost route 2534 at substantially the same timing as when the combination of lost symbols is displayed. The above-described effect when the variation number of variation 2 is selected also corresponds to the effect of losing, but in this effect, the game ball is discharged to the losing route 2534 of the rotary table 2531.

  In the above effect, when the game ball is distributed to the out port 241 by the first distribution device 251 or discharged to the lost route 2534, the lost symbol is immediately stopped and displayed. It may be changed again after the design is pseudo-stopped.

  Each production mode based on the production data table used when the variation number of variation 3 shown in FIG. 22 is selected differs from each production mode of variation 2 described above in the production mode of the second distribution device 253. And the effect mode of the decorative symbol display device 110. In the production mode of the second sorting device 253 here, the turntable 2531 stops at a position where the game ball enters the chance route 2533 after 10 seconds from the start of rotation, and at the same time, the game The sphere is discharged from the outlet 2512b to the chance route 2533. In addition, after the high-speed fluctuation is continued for 10 seconds, the decoration pattern display device 110 performs the normal reach fluctuation for 9 seconds, and then stops and displays the combination of the lost symbols for one second. Therefore, the symbol variation time in the symbol variation stop display is 20 seconds of the timer 3. Here, when the first 10 seconds elapses, the game ball is discharged to the chance route 2533, and it is suggested that a game state advantageous to the player may occur. Since the combination of the stop symbols is displayed in a stopped state, the discharge of the game ball corresponds to a false advance notice.

  In normal reach, the same decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 110a and the right symbol display area 110c, respectively, and the variable display is continued only for the decorative symbols in the middle symbol display area 110b. Finally, the decorative symbols in the middle symbol display area 110b are stopped and displayed.

  Each effect mode based on the effect data table used when the variation number of variation 4 or variation 5 shown in FIG. 22 is selected is different from each effect mode of variation 3 described above in the decorative symbol display device 110. This is a production mode. Here, the decoration pattern display device 110 has an effect mode in which a high-speed fluctuation is continued for 10 seconds, a normal reach fluctuation is performed for 9 seconds, a double line reach fluctuation is applied in the case of fluctuation 4, and a triple line reach is applied in the case of fluctuation 5. Each change is performed for 20 seconds, and then the combination of lost symbols is stopped and displayed over 1 second. Therefore, the symbol variation time in the symbol variation stop display is 40 seconds of the timer 4 in any case. Again, when the first 10 seconds elapses, the game ball is discharged to the chance route 2533, which suggests that a game state advantageous to the player may occur. Since the combination of the stop symbols is stopped and displayed, the discharge of the game ball corresponds to a false advance notice.

  In the double line reach, after the decorative symbols in all the symbol display areas 110a to 110c are variably displayed, the decorative symbols equal to the left and right symbol display areas 110a and 110c are stopped and displayed, and only the decorative symbols in the middle symbol display area 110b are displayed. Continue to display fluctuation. After that, if the display of the left and right symbol display areas 110a and 110c is changed so that two kinds of decorative symbols are displayed in the upper and lower stages, and if one of these two kinds of symbols stops in the middle symbol display area 110b, the big hit After performing the effect of giving the player a sense of expectation, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the middle symbol display area 110b. Finally, the left and right symbol display areas 110a and 110c are returned to the stop display of one decorative symbol. On the other hand, in the triple line reach, after the decorative symbols in all the symbol display areas 110a to 110c are variably displayed, the decorative symbols equal to the left and right symbol display areas 110a and 110c are stopped and displayed, and only the decorative symbols in the middle symbol display area 110b are displayed. Continue to display fluctuation. After that, if the display of the left and right symbol display areas 110a and 110c is changed so that three kinds of decorative symbols are displayed in the upper and lower three stages, and if any of these three kinds of symbols stops in the middle symbol display area 110b, the big hit After performing the effect of giving the player a sense of expectation, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the middle symbol display area 110b. Finally, the left and right symbol display areas 110a and 110c are returned to the stop display of one decorative symbol.

  23 is different from each effect mode of variation 2 described above, and the variation number of variation 7 shown in FIG. 23 is different from each effect mode based on the effect data table used when the variation number of variation 6 shown in FIG. 23 is selected. Effect data used when each effect mode based on the effect data table used when selected is different from each effect mode of variation 3 described above, and when the variation number of variation 8 shown in FIG. 23 is selected. Each effect mode based on the table is different from each effect mode of variation 4 described above, and each effect mode based on the effect data table used when the variation number of variation 9 shown in FIG. 23 is selected. The difference from each effect mode of the variation 5 is the effect mode of the decorative symbol display device 110. In the effect form of these decorative symbol display devices 110, the combination of stop symbols for 15R jackpot is stopped and displayed. Even in these production modes, when the first 10 seconds elapse, the game ball is discharged to the chance route 2533, and it is suggested that a game state advantageous to the player may occur. In the aspect, since the combination of stop symbols for 15R jackpot is displayed in a stopped state, the game ball is discharged in advance.

  24 is different from each effect mode of the variation 7 described above in the effect mode of the decorative symbol display device 110. The effect mode based on the effect data table used when the variation number of the variation 10 shown in FIG. is there. The effect of the decorative symbol display device 110 here is that the high-speed fluctuation is continued for 10 seconds, then the full rotation reach fluctuation is performed for 39 seconds, and then the stop symbol combination of 15R big hit is stopped and displayed over one second. Therefore, the symbol variation time in the symbol variation stop display is 50 seconds of the timer 5. Again, when the first 10 seconds have elapsed, the game ball will be discharged to the chance route 2533, suggesting that a gaming state advantageous to the player may occur, and the stop symbol of 15R jackpot Since the combination is displayed in a stopped state, the game ball is discharged in advance.

  In the full rotation reach, after the decorative symbols of all the symbol display areas 110a to 110c are variably displayed, the effect of stopping and displaying the decorative symbols of the combination that becomes the 15R big hit is performed a predetermined number of times, and the 15R big hit is obtained. The decorative pattern of the combination is stopped and displayed.

  24 is different from each effect mode of the variation 6 described above in the effect mode of the decorative symbol display device 110. The effect mode based on the effect data table used when the variation number of the variation 11 shown in FIG. is there. The effect of the decorative symbol display device 110 is to display a stop combination of 2R big hit or a combination of stop symbols for a small hit after continuing high-speed fluctuation for 10 seconds. Therefore, the symbol variation time in the symbol variation stop display is 10 seconds of the timer 2. In addition, when 10 seconds have passed since the start of the production, the game ball is discharged to the chance route 2533, and it is suggested that a game state advantageous to the player may occur. Since the combination of lost symbols is displayed in a stopped state, the discharge of the game ball corresponds to a false advance notice.

  Here, when the second sorting device 253 is taken as an example of the second change imparting means according to the present invention, a game ball enters the chance route 2533 of the rotary table 2531 of the second sorting device 253. The operation mode of stopping at the position corresponding to this corresponds to an example of the advance notification mode of the present invention. In this way, since the second sorter 253 performs a notice operation before the game ball arrives, it is possible to provide a variety of effects and provide an unexpected effect to the player who notices the notice operation, The interest of the player can be improved. Further, when the chance route 2533 is taken as an example of the specific area according to the present invention, the state where the rotary table 2531 stops at the position where the game ball enters the chance route 2533 is the easy entry state according to the present invention. It corresponds to an example. On the other hand, the lose route 2534 can also be regarded as an example of the specific area according to the present invention. In this case, the state in which the rotary table 2531 stops at the position where the game ball enters the lose route 2534 is the present invention. This corresponds to an example of the easy entry state. Thus, in this embodiment, since the 2nd distribution apparatus 253 can be made into a predetermined state when a game ball arrives, the game ball and the 2nd distribution apparatus 253 can perform the production | generation which interlock | cooperated. It can improve the interest of the player. In addition, since the arrival of the game ball to the specific area and the change to the easy entry state of the rotary table 2531 are at the same timing, the interest of the player can be improved. Further, the player's interest can be improved by discharging the game ball to the chance route 2533 or the lost route 2534 that suggests that the player may be advantageous based on the entry of the game ball.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram summarizing the flow of effects in the present embodiment described so far.

  In FIG. 25, time (t) elapses from the left to the right in the figure. In addition, the game ball that is driven into the game area 104 shown in FIG. 2 acts as a production ball here.

  The production described here is started based on the winning of the game ball at the second special figure starting port 128. 2. The distribution which consists of the lamp | ramp 242 displayed as "GO" arrange | positioned at the stop apparatus 252 side of the 1st distribution apparatus 251 shown in FIG. When the effect is started, the lamps are alternately turned on for 4 seconds, and then one of the lamps is turned on until the special figure display device 114 stops displaying the lamp. In the above description, the decorative symbol display start timing and stop timing of the decorative symbol display device 110 have been described as a reference. However, these timings are the same as the special symbol display start timing of the special symbol display device 114. It is synchronized with the stop timing.

  In synchronization with the alternate lighting for 4 seconds by the sorting lamp, the first sorting device 251 swings left and right with the game ball stored, and the stopping device 252 maintains the non-stopping state. In addition, the decorative symbol display device 110 starts high-speed fluctuation with the start of alternating lighting of the sorting lamps. Furthermore, the rotation table 2531 of the second distribution device 253 also starts to rotate. The rotary table 2531 performs high-speed rotation for alignment for 2 seconds when 1 second has elapsed since the start of rotation.

  When 4 seconds have elapsed since the start of the production, the first distribution device 251 distributes the game balls to either the stopping device 252 or the out port 241. Moreover, the stopping device 252 switches from the non-stop state to the stop state. When the game balls are distributed to the stopping device 252, the game ball passes through the upper passage route 2512 h over 1 second and is stopped by the stopping device 252. On the other hand, when the game balls are distributed to the outlet 241, when 5 seconds have passed since the start of the production, the decorative symbol display device 110 ends the variation display of the decorative symbols and stops the lose symbol. indicate. Note that the first sorting device 251 is stopped in a horizontal posture until the next swing is started after the game balls have been sorted.

  When 9 seconds have passed since the start of the production, the stopping device 252 switches from the stopped state to the non-stopped state, and the game ball falls on the lower passing route 2512d. In addition, when 10 seconds have elapsed since the start of the production, the rotation table 2531 of the second sorting device 253 stops rotating. The game ball passes through the lower passage route 2512d over 1 second, and the game ball enters the chance route 2533 or the lost route 2534 of the rotary table 2531 at a timing when 10 seconds elapse after starting the production. The game balls that have entered the chance route 2533 fall into the chance route game ball assembly cage 2535, are discharged to the game island side through the back side of the game board 102, and the game balls that have entered the lose route 2534 are lost. It falls to the game ball assembly cage 2536 for the route, and is similarly discharged through the back side of the game board 102 to the game island side.

  When the game ball enters the lost route 2534, the decorative symbol display device 110 stops displaying the lost symbol in synchronization with the timing of entering the lost route 2534. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the chance route 2533, the pattern variation mode in the decorative symbol display device 110 is switched to reach variation in synchronization with the timing of entering the chance route 2533, and then the lottery result is displayed. The corresponding decorative design is stopped and displayed. That is, the sub-control unit 400 controls the center accessory 251 so as to perform an operation mode in which the game ball is positioned on the chance route 2533 at a specific timing when 10 seconds have elapsed since the start of the production, and the specific timing The decorative symbol display means 110 is controlled so as to perform a specific notification mode such as reach variation at substantially the same timing. The temporarily stopped rotation table 2531 continues normal rotation until the decorative symbol display device 110 finishes the symbol variation stop display. However, even after the symbol variation stop display ends, the rotation table 2531 continues normal rotation. May be.

  As described above, the play operation of the game ball can be produced by interlocking the play of the game ball with the notification.

  By the way, if it is going to give notice using a game ball to play, the notice notice is meaningless unless it is performed at the timing before the notice means notifies the lottery result, so the position and state of the game ball to play It is conceivable to control the decorative symbol display device 110 according to the position and state of the game ball. However, if control is performed in accordance with the movement of the game ball, the control burden on the game table tends to increase. On the other hand, according to the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, it is not necessary to grasp the position and state of the game ball to be moved with a sensor or the like. The control burden can be reduced. That is, according to the present embodiment, since the linked production is performed using the production data tables shown in FIGS. 22 to 24, it is not necessary to dynamically synchronize a plurality of production devices during the production. It can be reduced. In addition, an interlocking effect in which the operation mode of the center accessory 250 and the display mode of the decorative symbol display device 110 are linked can be performed, and the interest of the player can be improved. Furthermore, since the play mode of the game ball that the player has driven into the game area 104 is linked to the display mode of the decorative symbol display device 110 by the operation of the center accessory 250, it is possible to improve the interest of the player. In addition, it is possible to intentionally show a game mode of a game ball having chance. In addition, it is possible to entertain by changing the player's eyes one after another as the game ball moves. In addition, it is not necessary to arrange an extra sensor or the like for detecting the current position of the game ball in the center accessory 250, and an increase in cost can be prevented.

  In the above description, the example of the effect in the decorative symbol display device 110 and the example of the effect in the center accessory 250 have been described in detail. Is done.

  In addition, the notification mode based on the reach variation displayed on the decorative symbol display device 110 becomes a notification mode (notification mode) that suggests the possibility that the player may be advantageous, and this reach effect enhances the player's interest. Although it is possible to improve, as a notice notification mode, in addition to the notification mode due to reach fluctuation, even if a notification mode with higher performance effect is performed by introducing a character with a balloon such as “Atari Kana” Good. On the other hand, the decorative symbol display device 110 may be omitted, and the notice of the notice may be performed using only the center character 250.

  In addition, the special figure variation game is performed by winning the second special figure start opening 128, but it is different from the first special figure start opening 126 or the first special figure start opening 126 and the second special figure start opening 128. A special figure starting port may be provided so that the first special figure variable game and the second special figure variable game are performed. In this case, the second special figure starting port provided with a pair of blade members 1281 It is preferable that the special figure variable game based on winning 128 is given priority over the special figure variable game based on winning in another special figure starting port.

  Moreover, although the game ball stored in the 1st distribution apparatus 251 was used as a game body which acts as a production | presentation ball | bowl, it is not limited to the game ball stored in the 1st distribution apparatus 251, but is thrown into the game area | region 104. A wide range of game balls may be used. Alternatively, an enclosed floating body that is enclosed in a predetermined space and circulates in the predetermined space may be used as the floating body that acts as a production ball. In addition, what was attached to the game board movably has a low freedom degree of a movement mode, and is inferior to a game ball as a game body.

  Further, in the above description, the special figure hold number increase information and the special figure hold number increase information are included in the symbol variation start command. However, these hold number increase information is included in the symbol variation start command transmission timing. It may be transmitted directly at the same timing or included in another command.

  In addition, it was determined whether or not to give a prior notice based on the number of holdings increased during the period from the previous lottery to the current lottery (the period from the previous advance notice determination to the current one). Not limited to this period, it may be based on the increase in the number of holdings increased during a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes), or the number of holdings increased during the predetermined number of times (for example, 10). May be based.

  As described above, the embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine (bullet ball game machine) has been described in detail. The present invention can also be applied to a spinning machine (slot machine) using.

  FIG. 26 shows an example of a slot machine to which the present invention can be applied.

  A slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 26 includes a main body 901 and a front door 902 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 901 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 901. Inside the center of the main body 901 (not shown in FIG. 26), three reels (left reel 910, middle reel 911, right reel 912) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stored. It is configured to rotate inside. These reels 910 to 912 are rotationally driven by a driving means such as a stepping motor.

  In the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 26, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 910 to 912 are configured by affixing the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame material. . When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 910 to 912 are generally displayed three in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 913 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating the reels 910 to 912, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 910 to 912 functions as a display unit that displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display means. In the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 26, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 900. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  Backlights (not shown in FIG. 26) for illuminating individual symbols displayed on the symbol display window 913 are arranged on the rear surfaces of the reels 910 to 912. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly. In the slot machine 900, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 910 to 912. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the two. Based on the detection result of this sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 910 to 912 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

  The winning line display lamp 920 is a lamp indicating a winning line 914 that is valid. The effective pay line is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. There are five pay lines 914. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal pay line is valid, and when two medals are betted, the upper horizontal win line and the lower horizontal pay line are added. If three are valid and three medals are bet, five lines including a right-down winning line and an upper-right winning line are valid as winning lines. The number of winning lines 914 is not limited to five. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line, the upper horizontal winning line, the lower horizontal winning line, the right Five lines, the down line and the upper right line, may be valid as the winning lines.

  The notification lamp 923 is, for example, a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a bonus) has been won internally in an internal lottery to be described later, or that a bonus game is in progress. The game medal insertable lamp 924 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 922 notifies the player that the current game is replayable (the medal need not be inserted) when winning a replay that is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. It is a lamp. The reel panel lamp 928 is an effect lamp.

  The bet buttons 930 to 932 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 900. In the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 26, every time the bet button 930 is pressed, a maximum of three cards are inserted one by one. When the bet button 931 is pressed, two cards are inserted and when the bet button 932 is pressed. Three cards are inserted. Hereinafter, the bet button 932 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. Note that the game medal insertion lamp 929 lights up a number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a specified number of medals are inserted, a game start is informed that a game start operation is possible. The lamp 921 is turned on.

  The medal slot 934 is an slot for the player to insert a medal when starting a game. In other words, the medal can be inserted electronically by the bet buttons 930 to 932, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 934. is there. The stored number display 925 is a display for displaying the number of medals electronically stored in the slot machine 900. The game information display 926 is a display for displaying various internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during the bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display 927 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination.

  The start lever 935 is a lever type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 910 to 912. That is, when a desired medal number is inserted into the medal insertion slot 934 or when the start lever 935 is operated by operating the bet buttons 930 to 932, the reels 910 to 912 start rotating. The operation on the start lever 935 is referred to as a game start operation.

  The stop button unit 936 is provided with stop buttons 937 to 939. The stop buttons 937 to 939 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 910 to 912 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 935, and are associated with the reels 910 to 912. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 937 to 939 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Note that a light emitter may be provided inside each stop button 937 to 939. When the stop button 937 to 939 can be operated, the light emitter can be turned on to notify the player.

  The medal return button 933 is a button that is pressed to remove a medal when the inserted medal is clogged. The payment button 934 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 900 and the bet medals and discharging them from the medal payout exit 955. Door key hole 940 is a hole into which a key for unlocking front door 902 of slot machine 900 is inserted. The medal payout exit 955 is a payout exit for paying out medals.

  The sound hole 960 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 900 to the outside. Side lamps 944 provided at the left and right portions of the front door 902 are decorative lamps for exciting games. A rendering device 990 is disposed above the front door 902. This effect device 990 includes a door (shutter) member 963 including two right doors 963a and 963b that can be opened and closed in the horizontal direction, and a center accessory 957 (illustrated) disposed on the back side of the door member 963. When the two right doors 963a and left door 963b are opened to the outside in the horizontal direction in front of the center accessory 957, the center accessory 957 (not shown) is placed in front of the slot machine 900 (player side). It has a structure that appears. As the center accessory 957, the same structure as the center accessory 250 shown in FIG. 2 having a spherical effect body enclosed in a predetermined space and circulating and moving in the predetermined space is used.

  Further, the present invention may be applied to an arrange ball game machine, a ball ball game machine, and a pinball machine. In addition, the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a casino machine, a video game machine, an encapsulated pachinko gaming machine) that can be played when the gaming medium is inserted, and a gaming machine that uses the gaming medium itself for the game (for example, It may be applied to a medal dropping game machine). Here, “inserting game media” means “betting”, and “bet” is also agreed. “Input of game media” includes “input of currency” and “input of electronic money”. A casino machine is a casino where the game can be started by inserting a currency, and when the lottery result is a win, the symbol set in association with the corresponding selection result stops and the player pays out as a bonus. Machine.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of a casino machine to which the present invention can be applied.

  A casino machine 950 shown in FIG. Also in this casino machine 950, the center accessory 951 has the same configuration as the center accessory 250 shown in FIG. 2 having a spherical effect body that is enclosed in a predetermined space and circulates and moves in the predetermined space. Is used.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 102 Game board 110 Ornamental symbol display device 112 Universal figure display device 114 Special figure display device 118 Special figure holding lamp 122 General winning opening 124 General figure start opening 126 First special figure start opening 128 Second special figure start opening 130 Variable prize opening 250 Center character 251 First distribution device 252 Stopping device 253 Second distribution device 300 Main control unit 304 CPU
306 ROM
308 RAM
400 Sub-control unit 404 CPU
406 ROM
408 RAM
650 power management device

Claims (8)

A notification means for performing predetermined notification;
Change imparting means for giving a change by operating the movement of a freely movable object in a predetermined production area;
Control means for controlling the notification means and the change giving means;
Storage means storing effect data in which the notification mode of the notification unit and the operation mode of the change applying unit are associated with each other;
The control means determines using the effect data to perform an interlocking effect in which the notification mode of the notification unit and the operation mode of the change granting moving body are linked, and the notification unit and the change granting unit are linked to each other. A game table that is controlled according to the performance.   The control means controls the change giving means to perform an operation mode in which the moving body is positioned in a specific area in the effect area at a specific timing as the linked effect, and at substantially the same timing as the specific timing. 2. The game table according to claim 1, wherein the notification means is controlled to perform a specific notification mode. An entrance through which a moving body before entering the production area can enter;
And storing means for storing the floating body that has entered the entrance,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the control unit controls the storage unit to release the playable body stored in the storage unit to the effect area. The change imparting means includes a first change imparting means and a second change imparting means for imparting a change to the movement of the moving body via the first change imparting means,
The control means controls the first change giving means, and when the moving body reaches the second change giving means while the first change giving means changes the movement of the moving body. 4. The game table according to claim 1, wherein the second change applying means is controlled so that the second change applying means is in a predetermined state.   The control means controls the first change giving means, and when the moving body reaches the second change giving means while the first change giving means changes the movement of the moving body. The second change giving means controls the second change giving means so as to start a notice action mode that suggests a possibility that a gaming state advantageous to the player may occur. The game table according to claim 4. The second change imparting means is at least changeable between an easy entry state where the moving body is easy to enter and a difficult entry state where entry is difficult.
The control means controls the first change giving means, and when the moving body reaches the second change giving means while the first change giving means changes the movement of the moving body. 6. The game table according to claim 4, wherein the second change applying means is controlled so that the second change applying means is in the easy-to-enter state.   The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the control means controls the notifying means so as to perform a notifying mode of a content that suggests that the player may be advantageous.   The said control means controls the said change provision means to perform the operation | movement aspect which positions the said moving body in the area | region which suggests the possibility that a player will be advantageous based on the approach of a moving body. The game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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