JP2011078510A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of executing various performances for making a player have expectations and executing interesting performances by making performance time be different depending on the difference of an advantage degree to a player. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes: a hitting device for hitting a game ball on the basis of an operation by a player; a game area where the game ball hit by the hitting device rolls; a variable winning port provided in the game area and changed to a first state wherein it is easy for a game ball to enter and a second state wherein it is more difficult for a game ball to enter than in the first state; and a state shifting means for shifting the variable winning port from the second state to the first state when a predetermined condition is established. During a state advantageous to the player, the time after the predetermined condition is established until the state shifting means shifts the variable winning port from the second state to the first state is shorter than the time after the game ball is hit by the hitting device until it enters the variable winning port. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a pachinko machine, a slot machine, and the like.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been proposed a gaming machine that includes a rendering device having a liquid crystal display device and can display various rendering screens by the rendering device when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, patents). Reference 1)

JP 2008-200302 A

  However, there is a problem that the game table disclosed in the above-described Patent Document 1 is limited to the effect by the display device. In other words, there is a problem that the player becomes bored as he / she knows the production pattern while playing the game many times.

  In view of such circumstances, the present invention makes it possible to perform various effects that make the player have expectation by varying the effect time depending on the difference in the degree of advantage for the player, and to produce an interesting effect. It is intended to provide a gaming table that can be performed.

  The present invention provides a launching device that launches a game ball based on a player's operation, a game area in which the game ball launched by the launching device rolls, and a game ball that is provided in the game area so that the game ball can be easily won. A variable winning opening that changes to a state 1 and a second state in which a game ball is harder to win than the first state; and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the variable winning opening is set to the second state. And a state transition means for transitioning from the first state to the first state, and in a state advantageous to the player, a time during which a game ball is launched by the launching device and then wins the variable prize opening Rather than the predetermined condition being satisfied, it takes less time for the state transition means to transition the variable prize opening from the second state to the first state. It is.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to perform various effects that make the player have expectation by varying the effect time according to the difference in the degree of advantage for the player, and to produce an interesting effect. An excellent effect that it can be performed can be achieved.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the same pachinko machine from the back side. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board from the front. The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. (A) An example of the stop symbol form of the special figure is shown. (B) An example of a decorative design is shown. (C) An example of a usual stop display symbol 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 in a main control part timer interruption process. (A) An example of the special figure win / fail determination table stored in the ROM is shown. (B) shows an example of a normal-use determination table stored in the ROM. (C) An example of the small hit / fail determination table stored in the ROM is shown. (D) shows an example of a timer number determination table stored in the ROM. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main process which CPU of a 1st sub control part performs. (B) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the command reception interruption process of a 1st sub control part. (C) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the timer interruption process of a 1st sub control part. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the game of this embodiment. (A) It is a front view of the pachinko machine which represents typically the flow of the game of this embodiment. (B) It is a figure which shows typically the flow of the game of this embodiment. It is the figure which showed an example of the flow of the game of this embodiment concretely. An example of the timer number determination table memorize | stored in ROM of the pachinko machine concerning 2nd Embodiment is shown.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine (for example, a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine 100 or a spinning game machine such as a slot machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  <Overall configuration>

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

  As an external structure, the pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a door 108 with a ball storage tray, a launching device 110, and a game board 200 on the front surface.

  The outer frame 102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop.

  The main body 104 is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 102 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside.

  The front frame door 106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is configured in a frame shape so that the inside of the front frame door 106 can be opened. Is a door member having an opening. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening 116, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A game area 124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200.

  The door 108 with a ball storage tray is a door member attached to the lower side of the main body 104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 so as to have a lock function and be openable and closable. The ball storage tray-equipped door 108 is capable of storing a plurality of game balls (hereinafter simply referred to as “balls”), and an upper plate 126 provided with a passage for guiding the game balls to the launching device 110. A lower plate 128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126, a ball removal button 130 that discharges the game balls stored in the upper plate 126 to the lower plate 128 by the player's operation, A ball discharge lever 132 that discharges game balls stored in the lower plate 128 to a game ball collection container (common name, dollar box) by operation, and a game ball guided to the launching device 110 by operation of the player A ball launching handle 134 that is launched into the game area 124 of 200, a chance button 136 that changes the performance mode of various performance devices 206 (see FIG. 3) by a player's operation, and a chance button 136 A chance button lamp 138, a ball lending operation button 140 for instructing ball lending to a card unit (CR unit) installed in the game store, and a return operation for instructing the card unit to return the balance of the player A button 142 and a ball rental display unit 144 for displaying a player's balance and a card unit state.

  The launching device 110 is attached to the lower side of the main body 104, and a launching rod 146 that rotates when the ball launching handle 134 is operated by the player, and a launching rod 148 that strikes the game ball at the tip of the launching rod 146. .

  The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening 116 after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104.

  FIG. 2 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 viewed from the back side.

  The upper part of the back surface of the pachinko machine 100 has an opening that opens upward, a ball tank 150 for temporarily storing game balls, and a lower part of the ball tank 150 that is positioned below the ball tank 150. A tank rail 154 is provided for guiding a ball passing through the formed communication hole and dropping to the dispensing device 152 located on the right side of the back surface.

  The payout device 152 is formed of a cylindrical member, and includes a payout motor, a sprocket, and a payout sensor (not shown) inside.

  The sprocket is configured to be rotatable by a payout motor. The sprocket that temporarily passes through the tank rail 154 and flows down into the payout device 152 is temporarily retained, and the payout motor is driven to rotate by a predetermined angle. Thus, the temporarily accumulated game balls are sent one by one downward to the payout device 152.

  The payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball sent out by the sprocket. When the game ball is passing, either a high signal or a low signal is passed. Either the high signal or the low signal is output to the dispensing control unit 600. The game ball that has passed through the payout sensor passes through a ball rail (not shown) and reaches the upper plate 126 disposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100. The pachinko machine 100 has this configuration. To pay out the ball to the player.

  On the left side of the payout device 152 in the figure, a main board case 158 that houses the main board 156 that constitutes the main control section 300 that performs control processing for the entire game, and control related to effects based on the processing information generated by the main control section 300 The first sub-board case 162 that houses the first sub-board 160 that constitutes the first sub-control unit 400 that performs processing, and the second sub-board that performs control processing related to effects based on the processing information generated by the first sub-control unit 400. An error release switch that constitutes a second sub-board case 166 that houses the second sub-board 164 that constitutes the control unit 500, a payout control unit 600 that performs control processing related to the payout of game balls, and that releases an error by the operation of a game clerk Discharge board case 172 storing the payout board 170 having 168, launch base constituting the launch control unit 630 that performs control processing relating to the launch of the game ball A launch board case 176 that houses 174, a power management unit 660 that supplies power to various electrical gaming machines, and a power switch 178 that turns the power on and off by the operation of a game store clerk and an RWM clear by being operated when the power is turned on A power board case 184 that houses a power board 182 that includes an RWM clear switch 180 that outputs a signal to the main controller 300, and a CR interface 186 that transmits and receives signals between the payout controller 600 and the card unit are provided. ing.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front. In the game board 200, an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 are arranged, and a game area 124 in which a game ball can roll is defined.

  An effect device 206 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 124. The effect device 206 is provided with a decorative symbol display device 208 substantially in the center, and around the normal symbol display device 210, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, and the ordinary device. A symbol holding lamp 216, a first special symbol holding lamp 218, a second special symbol holding lamp 220, and a high-probability medium lamp 222 are provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”.

  The effect device 206 performs the effect by operating the effect movable body 224, and details thereof will be described later.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 is a display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 208 is constituted by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 208 is divided into four display areas, a left symbol display area 208a, a middle symbol display area 208b, a right symbol display area 208c, and an effect display area 208d, and the left symbol display area 208a and the middle symbol display area 208b. The right symbol display area 208c displays different decorative symbols, and the effect display area 208d displays an image used for the effect. Furthermore, the position and size of each display area 208a, 208b, 208c, 208d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. In addition, although the liquid crystal display device is employ | adopted as the decoration symbol display apparatus 208, it is not a liquid crystal display device, What is necessary is just the structure which can display various effects and various game information, for example, a dot matrix display device Other display devices including a 7-segment display device, an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be adopted.

  The general map display device 210 is a display device for displaying a general map, and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 are display devices for displaying special figures, and in the present embodiment, are constituted by 7 segment LEDs.

  The multi-purpose hold lamp 216 is a lamp for indicating the number of general-purpose variable games (details will be described later) that are on hold. In this embodiment, the general-purpose variable games are reserved up to a predetermined number (for example, two). It is possible to do. The first special figure hold lamp 218 and the second special figure hold lamp 220 are lamps for indicating the number of special figure variable games (details will be described later) that are being held. In this embodiment, the special figure variable games are displayed. It is possible to hold up to a predetermined number (for example, four). The high-probability medium lamp 222 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state in which a big hit is likely to occur or a high probability state, and the gaming state is changed from a low probability state in which a big hit is unlikely to occur. Turns on when switching to the probability state, and turns off when switching from the high probability state to the low probability state.

  In addition, there are a general prize opening 226, a general figure start opening 228, a first special figure start opening 230, a second special figure start opening 232, and a variable winning opening 234 (hereinafter referred to as an attacker). 1) and a second variable winning opening 250 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as an attacker 2).

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 226 are arranged on the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 226 (in the general winning holes 226). In the case of winning, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of balls are discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the upper plate 126. With these configurations, the player can pay out the winning balls to the player based on winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement 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 normal start port 228 is configured by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed a predetermined area of the game area 124. In this embodiment, the right side of the game board 200 is used. One is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general prize opening 226, the ball that has passed through the normal start port 228 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that the ball has passed through the usual figure starting port 228, the pachinko machine 100 starts a usual figure variable game by the ordinary figure display device 210.

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 230 is disposed at the center of the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 230, a payout device 152, which will be described later, is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls is used as a prize ball for the upper plate 126. The special figure changing game by the first special figure display device 212 is started. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The second special figure starting port 232 is called an electric tulip (electrical chew), and in this embodiment, only one is disposed directly below the general drawing starting port 228. This second special figure starting port 232 is provided with blades that can be opened and closed to the left and right. When the blades are closed, it is impossible to enter a ball. Is stopped and displayed, the blades open and close at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 232, the payout device 152 is driven and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. At the same time, the special figure changing game by the second special figure display device 212 is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning opening 234 is called a large winning opening or the attacker 1, and in the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 234 is disposed below the center of the game board 200. This variable winning opening 234 has a door member that can be freely opened and closed, and it is impossible to enter a ball while the door member is closed, and the special figure display devices 212 and 214 win the special figure variable game and the jackpot symbol is displayed. When the stop display is made, the door member opens and closes at a predetermined time interval (for example, 29 seconds for opening time, 1.5 seconds for closing time) and a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 234, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The ball that entered the variable winning opening 234 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Similar to the variable winning opening 234, the second variable winning opening 250 is called a big winning opening or an attacker 2, and in the present embodiment, only one second winning opening 250 is arranged on the upper right side of the game board 200. This second variable winning opening 250 includes a door member 252 that can be freely opened and closed, and a ball cannot be entered while the door member 252 is closed. When the winning combination is made and the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the door member 252 opens for a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds). Further, the second variable winning opening 250 has a specific area 254 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a V zone) in a part of the winning opening (in this embodiment, the right side of the winning opening). When the game ball passes through the specific area 254, the variable winning opening 234 is opened, and at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) and at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times) as described above. Open and close. That is, when a game ball enters the specific area 254 of the second variable winning opening 250, a big hit game (hereinafter, sometimes simply referred to as “hit”) is started. Whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 254 is detected by a ball detection sensor 256 provided in the vicinity of the specific area 254. Further, the part other than the specific area 254 of the second variable prize winning opening 250 is referred to as a non-specific area. In addition, the ball that has entered the non-specific area and the specific area 254 of the second variable prize opening 250 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the game island side.

  Further, a plurality of disk-shaped hitting direction changing members 236 called a windmill and a plurality of game nails 238 are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and starting openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 204, An out port 240 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won a prize or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharging it to the game island side.

  This pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with strength according to the operation amount of the player's operation handle, and launches 146 Further, the outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the launcher 148 and driven into the game area 124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc., and the winning hole (the general winning hole 226, the variable winning hole 234, the second variable hole). The winning opening 250) or the starting opening (the first special figure starting opening 230, the second special drawing starting opening 232), or without winning any of the winning opening or starting opening, or the ordinary drawing starting opening 228 Just passing through will reach the outlet 240.

  <Directing device 206>

  Next, the rendering device 206 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  On the front side of the effect device 206, a warp device 242 and a stage 244 are arranged in an area where the game ball can roll, and an effect movable body 224 is arranged in an area where the game ball cannot roll. . In addition, a decorative symbol display device 208 and a shielding device 246 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a door) are disposed on the back side of the effect device 206. That is, in the effect device 206, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the shielding device 246 are positioned behind the warp device 242, the stage 244, and the effect movable body 224.

The warp device 242 discharges the game balls that have entered the warp inlet 242a provided at the upper left of the effect device 206 to the stage 244 below the front surface of the effect device 206 from the warp outlet 242b.
The stage 244 can roll a ball discharged from the warp outlet 242b, a ball carried on by a nail of the game board 200, or the like, and the passed ball is a first special figure starting port 230 at the center of the stage 244. A special route 244a is provided to facilitate entry into the golf course.

In this embodiment, the effect movable body 224 includes an upper arm 224a and a forearm 224b imitating the upper arm and forearm of a human right arm, and an upper arm motor and an elbow (not shown) that rotate the upper arm 224a to the position of the shoulder. A forearm motor (not shown) that rotates the forearm 224b at a position is provided. The effect movable body 224 moves in front of the decorative symbol display device 208 by the upper arm motor and the forearm motor.
The shielding device 246 includes a lattice-like left door 246a and right door 246b, and is disposed between the decorative symbol display device 208 and the front stage 244. Belts wound around two pulleys (not shown) are fixed to the upper portions of the left door 246a and the right door 246b, respectively. That is, the left door 246a and the right door 246b move to the left and right as the belt driven by the motor through the pulley moves. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are closed, the shielding device 246 covers the inner end portions of the shielding device 246 so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the decorative symbol display device 208. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are opened, each inner end portion slightly overlaps the outer end portion of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208, but the player can visually recognize all of the display of the decorative symbol display device 208. It is. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b can be stopped at arbitrary positions, respectively, for example, only a part of the decorative design so that the player can identify which decorative design the displayed decorative design is. Can be shielded. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b may be configured so that a part of the decorative symbol display device 208 behind the lattice hole can be visually recognized, or the shoji part of the lattice hole is closed with a translucent lens body. The display by the decorative symbol display device 208 may be vaguely visible to the player, or the shoji part of the holes in the lattice is completely closed (shielded), and the decorative symbol display device 208 behind is made completely invisible. Also good.

  <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 roughly classified into 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 first sub-control unit 400 that controls the second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, and a command transmitted by the main control unit 300 A payout control unit 600 that mainly performs control related to payout of game balls, a launch control unit 630 that controls the launch of game balls, and a power management unit 660 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100. Yes.

  <Main control unit>

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

  The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, and temporary data. RAM 308 for storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time and frequency, and WDT 314 for monitoring abnormalities in program processing are mounted. . Note that another storage device may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 316 as a system clock.

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 includes a counter circuit 318 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316 is received (this circuit includes two circuits). And a signal output from various sensors 320 including a ball detection sensor provided inside each start opening, winning opening and variable winning opening, and receiving an amplification result and a reference voltage. A sensor circuit 322 for outputting the comparison result to the counter circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302, a drive circuit 324 for performing display control of the first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214, A drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the figure display device 210, and various status display units 328 (for example, a general map hold lamp 216, a first special figure hold lamp) 18, a second special figure holding lamp 220, a high-accuracy middle lamp 222, etc.), a driving circuit 330, a blade of the second special figure starting port 232, a door member of the variable winning port 234, a second variable. A drive circuit 334 for controlling various solenoids 332 for opening and closing the door member 252 and the like of the winning opening 250 is connected.

  When the ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure starting port 230, the sensor circuit 322 outputs a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the counter circuit 318. Upon receiving this signal, the counter circuit 318 latches the value of the counter corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230 at that timing, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230. Store in the register. Similarly, when the counter circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that the second special figure starting port 232 has won a ball, the counter circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232.

  Further, an information output circuit 336 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an information input circuit 350 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via this information output circuit 336. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 100 is output.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 338 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit 660 to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 338 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) 340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When an activation signal is input, game control is started (main control section main processing described later is started).

  The main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub-control unit 400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 600. With this configuration, the first control unit 300 Communication with the sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is one-way communication. The main control unit 300 sends commands and the like to the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600. The first sub control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300.

  <Sub control unit>

  Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 mainly based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404 and ROM 406 for storing control programs and various effects data, RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and for measuring time, frequency, etc. The 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 ROM 406 may store the control program and various effect data in separate ROMs.

  The basic circuit 402 includes a sound source IC 416 for controlling the speaker 120 (and amplifier), a drive circuit 420 for controlling various lamps 418, and a drive for performing drive control of the effect movable body 224. Detection from the circuit 422, the effect movable body sensor 424 that detects the current position of the effect movable body 224, the chance button detection sensor 426 that detects pressing of the chance button 136, and the effect movable body sensor 424 and the chance button detection sensor 426 A sensor circuit 428 that outputs a signal to the basic circuit 402 is connected to a second sub-control unit 500 for controlling the decorative symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 208 and the shielding device 246.

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

  Next, the payout control unit 600, the launch control unit 630, and the power management unit 660 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The payout control unit 600 controls the payout motor 602 of the payout device 152 mainly based on a command signal or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and a prize ball or a rental ball based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 604 It is detected whether or not the payout has been completed, and communication with a card unit 608 provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 is performed via the interface unit 606.

  The launch control unit 630 outputs a control signal output from the payout control unit 600 to permit or stop the launch, or a launch intensity output circuit provided in the ball launch handle 134 to operate the ball launch handle 134 by the player. Control of the launch motor 632 that drives the launcher 146 and launcher 148, and control of the ball feeder 634 that supplies the launcher 110 with a ball from the upper plate 126 based on a control signal that indicates the launch intensity according to the amount. I do.

  The power management unit 660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a DC voltage, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and controls each control unit such as the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400, the payout device 152, etc. Supply to each device. Further, the power management unit 660 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). In the present embodiment, a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power management unit 660 to the payout control unit 600 and the second sub control unit 500, and the main control unit 300, the second sub control unit 500, and the launch control unit are supplied from the payout control unit 600. Although a predetermined voltage is supplied to 630, the predetermined voltage may be supplied to each control unit and each device through another power supply path.

  <Type of design>

  Next, using FIGS. 5A to 5C, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the normal symbol display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed. The types of special maps and general maps to be described will be described. Fig.5 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect of a special figure.

  The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor detects that the ball has entered the first special figure start port 230, and the ball has entered the second special figure start port 232 The special figure 2 variable game is started on the condition that the second start port sensor has detected. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the first special symbol display device 212 performs “variable display of special figure 1” by repeating all lighting of seven segments and lighting of one central segment. In addition, when the special figure 2 variable game is started, the second special symbol display device 214 displays “fluctuation display of special figure 2” which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. Do. These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display according to the present invention. Then, when the variation time determined before the variation start of the special figure 1 (corresponding to the variation time referred to in the present invention) elapses, the first special symbol display device 212 stops and displays the special symbol form of the special figure 1. When the variation time determined before the start of variation 2 (this also corresponds to the variation time according to the present invention) has elapsed, the second special symbol display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special diagram 2. Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 is displayed. Until stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol variation stop display referred to in the present invention, hereinafter, after the “variable display of special figure 1 or 2” is started, the stop symbol form of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed. The series of displays up to is referred to as symbol variation stop display. As will be described later, the symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times. FIG. 5A shows ten types of special drawings from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure F” as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation stop display. In FIG. 5A, 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” and “Special Figure B” are both 15 round (15R) jackpot symbols. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, whether or not a big hit in the special figure variable game is determined by lottery of hardware random numbers. The difference between “Special Figure A” and “Special Figure B” is whether or not there is a short time after the jackpot. The short time here means that the pachinko machine is in a state advantageous to the player (usually high probability state) 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. Say that. In the normal figure high probability state, it is more likely that the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation stop display is shortened when the big figure variable game is hit, compared to the normal figure low probability state. Also, in the normal high probability state, compared to the normal low probability state, the one-time opening time of the blades of the second special figure starting port 232 is likely to be longer, and the number of opening times is likely to increase. It should be noted that, in the short-time state, the drawing time of the normal drawing is shortened (for example, the lottery time which is 30 seconds when the special figure is low accuracy is set to 10 seconds). Improvement of drawing probability (for example, as described above, the winning probability is reduced to about 1/50 when the special figure low-predictive low accuracy is about 1/1 at the special figure low-predictive high accuracy) Even if it is performed, it is preferable.

  When “special drawing A” is stopped and displayed, the variation time of the symbol variation stop display is shortened until the symbol variation stop display is performed 100 times after the end of the jackpot. In addition, the jackpot with a short time at this time is referred to as a “special figure low-precision normal figure high-precision state”. On the other hand, when “Special Figure B” is stopped and displayed, the time is not shortened after the jackpot. Note that the big hit without shortage at this time is referred to as a “special figure low-predictive low-predictive 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 the first small hit symbol. "Special Figure C" is a short time 100 times after the end of the jackpot when the game ball passes through the specific area 254 of the second variable winning opening 250 after winning the jackpot in the special figure 2 variable game. It is a gaming state that becomes.

  “Special figure D” is a second small hit symbol. "Special Figure D" is a short game of 50 times after the jackpot ends when the game ball passes through the specific area 254 of the second variable winning opening 250 after winning the bonus game in the special figure 2 variable game. It is a gaming state that becomes.

  “Special Figure E” is a third small hit symbol. "Special Figure E" is 10 times after the end of the jackpot if the game ball passes through the specific area 254 of the second variable winning opening 250 after winning the bonus in the special figure 2 variable game. It is a gaming state that becomes.

  As described above, the special figure D (50 times after the jackpot finishes) is a big hit with a small advantage over the special figure C (100 times after the jackpot finish), and the special figure E (10 times after the jackpot finishes). ) Can be said to be a big hit with a small advantage over the special drawings C and D.

  Further, the “special chart F” is an off-line symbol, and is a symbol in which the profit amount given to the player is relatively small.

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, symbols other than “Special Figure A” and “Special Figure B” are prepared as 15R symbols, and the same applies to other symbols such as small bonus symbols.

  FIG. 5B shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 230 or the second special view start port 232, that is, the ball has entered the first special view start port 230; or On the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the second special symbol start port 232, the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display of the decorative symbol display device 208 are displayed. Displayed in the order of “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →... “Decoration display of decorative pattern” is performed. Then, when notifying the special bonus A with 15R shortage with big jackpot, the symbol display areas 208a to 208c are combined with three identical odd decorative symbols corresponding to the 15R shortage with big jackpot (for example, “decoration 1” -Decoration 1-Decoration 1 "and" Decoration 7-Decoration 7-Decoration 7 ") are stopped and displayed. Further, in the case of notifying the short special jackpot of 15R at “Special Figure B”, a symbol combination (for example, “decoration 2”) corresponding to the 15R short hit big hit in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c is arranged. -Decoration 2-Decoration 2 "and" Decoration 6-Decoration 6-Decoration 6 ") are stopped and displayed.

  In addition, when notifying 1 of “Special Figure C”, 2 of “Special Figure D” or 3 of “Special Figure E”, stop “Decoration 1 -Decoration 2 -Decoration 3”. indicate.

  On the other hand, in the case of notifying the “special symbol F” deviation, symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 5B are stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c.

  FIG.5 (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 symbol B” which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that a sphere has passed through the general-purpose start opening 228, the normal symbol display device 210 repeats all lighting of the seven segments and lighting of the central one segment. Perform a “normal change display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the usual figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG. 5C, the white portions in the drawing indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on.

  <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) 340 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 performs reset start by a reset interrupt, and executes main control unit main processing shown in FIG. 6 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  In step SA01, 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 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, to the WDT 314 The operation is permitted and the initial value is set. In the present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in WDT 314 as an initial value.

  In step SA03, the counter value of WDT 314 is cleared, and the time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted.

  In step SA05, whether or not the low voltage signal is ON, that is, the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit 660 to the main control unit 300 by the voltage monitoring circuit 338 is a predetermined value (in this 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 is cut off), the process returns to step SA03. If the low voltage signal is off (if the CPU 304 does not detect that the power supply is cut off), the step returns. Proceed to SA07. Even if the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step SA03, and step SA05 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

  In step SA07, 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 process of outputting a clear signal from the output port to the first sub control unit 400, a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like are performed.

  In step SA09, it is determined whether or not to return to the state before the power interruption (before the power interruption), and the state before the power interruption is not restored (when the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is set to the initial state). ) Proceeds to an initialization process (step SA13).

  Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when a store clerk or the like of a game store operates a RAM clear switch 180 provided on a power supply board is turned on (indicates 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 SA13 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 SA13 to set the basic circuit 302 to an 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 SA11 to return to the state before the power interruption, and the checksum result is a specific value. If the value is other than 0 (for example, 0) (if the result of the checksum is abnormal), the process proceeds to step SA13 to set the pachinko machine 100 to the initial state. Similarly, when the power status information indicates information other than “suspend”, the process proceeds to step SA13.

  In step SA11, 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 and reset in 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 step SA15 and step SA17) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt process (described later) immediately before the power interruption. A RAM 308 mounted on the basic circuit 302 in the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 is provided with a transmission information storage area. In step SA11, a power recovery command is set 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 interruption, and is transmitted to the first sub control unit 400 in step SB33 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300, which will be described later.

  In step SA13, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, 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 SA13) of the main control unit 300 has been performed. Like the power recovery command, the normal return command is the first command in step SB33 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300. 1 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400.

  In step SA15, after setting for prohibition of interruption, a basic random number initial value update process is performed. In this basic random number initial value updating process, two initial value generating random number counters for generating initial values of the normal winning random number counter, special random number counter, and small hit random number counter, Two random number counters for generating numerical values and special figure timer random number values are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as normal timer random numbers is 0 to 20, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal timer random value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 21, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. Further, after this basic random number initial value update process is completed, an interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to Step SA17.

  In step SA17, 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 the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300, a first special figure notice lottery random number counter for generating a first special figure notice lottery random number value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 127, and a value in the range of 0 to 127 are also taken. A second special figure notice lottery random number counter for generating a second special figure notice lottery random number value to be obtained is provided. In step SA17, the values of these counters are updated.

  The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the processes of step SA15 and step SA17 except during the timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period.

<Main control unit 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 the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  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), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step SB01, timer interrupt start processing is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step SB03, the WDT is periodically updated (so that the count value of the WDT 314 exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) and no WDT interrupt occurs (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 SB05, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, detection of various sensors 320 including the above-mentioned front frame door open sensor, inner frame open sensor, lower pan full sensor, and various ball detection sensors via the input port of the I / O 310. A signal is input to monitor the presence or absence of a detection signal, and stored in a signal state storage area provided for each sensor 320 in the RAM 308. 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 partitioned and stored in the RAM 308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt processing (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. 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 SB05, 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. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interruption process is started, in the above-described step SB05, 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. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 stores 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). In this step SB05, information on 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 port 226, the variable winning port 234, the second variable winning port 250, the first special figure starting port 230, and the second special figure starting port 232. Or, it is determined that the normal start port 228 has passed. In other words, it is determined that a prize has been awarded to the winning ports 226, 234, 250 and the starting ports 230, 232, 228. 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 general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226. Note that 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 SB07 and step SB09, a basic random number initial value update process and a basic random number update process 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 step SA15 is updated, and then the normal winning random number value used in the main control unit 300, Two random number counters for generating special figure 1 random value, special figure 2 random value, and small hit random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number value for a normal winning number is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal winning random number value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made a round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generation 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 the present embodiment, the counter for acquiring the random number value of FIG. 1 and the counter for acquiring the random value of FIG. 2 are separately provided, but the same counter may be used.

  In step SB11, 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. Here, the random number counter for generating the effect random number performed in step SA17 is updated. Accordingly, the values of the special figure 1 notice lottery random number counter and the special figure 2 notice lottery random number counter are updated in this step SB11.

  In step SB13, 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 symbol display device 210, and the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 212 are timed. Special symbol 1 display symbol update timer for performing, special symbol 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time Various timers including a timer for measuring a predetermined closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step SB15, winning prize counter updating processing is performed. In this winning opening counter updating process, when winning holes 226, 234, 250 and starting holes 230, 232, 228 have been won, the number of winning balls stored in the RAM 308 for each winning hole or for each starting hole is stored. The value of the area is read and 1 is added to set the original prize ball number storage area.

  In step SB17, a winning acceptance process (details will be described later) is performed.

  In step SB19, a payout request number transmission process is performed. The output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 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 SB21, 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 normal state update process in the middle of the normal symbol display (the above-described general symbol display symbol update timer value is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 performs a usual fluctuation display (ordinary figure fluctuation game).

  Also, in the normal state update process at the timing when the normal symbol change display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the general symbol display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), if the hit flag is on, the win symbol is displayed. The normal symbol display device 210 is controlled so that the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is turned on / off, and when the hit flag is off, the normal symbol display device 210 is configured to be in the off 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 above-described lighting / extinguishing 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 normal symbol display device 210 determines the symbol of either the winning symbol (the common symbol A shown in FIG. 5C) or the off symbol (the common symbol B shown in FIG. 5C). 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, 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), A signal for holding the blade member in the open state in the solenoid 332 for opening and closing the blade member of the second special figure starting port 232 for a predetermined opening period (for example, 2 seconds) while setting the normal operation in the setting region And information 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 in the closed state is output to the opening / closing drive solenoid 332, 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. Furthermore, if the result of the usual figure fluctuation game is out, the usual figure out flag is turned on as will be described later. When the off-normal flag is on, the normal state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing at which the normal stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0) In the setting area of the RAM 308, normal operation inactive is set. In the general state update process in the case where the general map is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step SB23.

  In step SB23, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the second special map start port 232 is not performed (the state of the general map is not in operation), and the pending general map variable game is not held. When the number is 1 or more, it is decided whether to win or not to win the result of the variable figure game by random lottery based on the random number value stored in the random number value storage area. When the winning judgment is made and the winning is made, the winning flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON. If unsuccessful, turn off the winning flag. Regardless of the result of the hit determination, next, the value of the random number counter for generating the normal figure timer random value is acquired as the normal figure timer random number value, and a plurality of fluctuation times are obtained based on the acquired general figure timer random number value. One time is selected for variably displaying the normal map on the general map display device 210, and this variable display time is stored as a normal map variable display time in a general map variable time storage area provided in the RAM 308. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  Subsequently, the special figure state update process for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed. First, the special figure state update process (the special figure 2 state update process) for the special figure 2 is performed (step SB25). In the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed in accordance with the state of the special figure 2. For example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the above-mentioned special figure 2 display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is turned on. Performs lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns off. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 performs the variable display of the special figure 2 (special figure 2 variable game).

  In addition, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 includes a 15R big hit flag, a first small hit flag, a second small hit flag, a third small hit flag, a loss flag, a special figure probability variation flag, and a general figure probability variation flag. A flag is provided. In the special figure 2 state update process starting at the timing when the special figure 2 fluctuation display time has elapsed (the timing when the special figure 2 display symbol update timer value has changed from 1 to 0), the 15R big hit flag is on, and the special figure probability fluctuation When the flag is off and the ordinary figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure A, 15R jackpot flag shown in FIG. 5A is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, and the ordinary figure probability fluctuation flag is off. Is special figure B, when the first small hit flag is on and the special figure probability variation flag is on, special figure C, and when the second small hit flag is on and the common figure probability fluctuation flag is also special figure D The second special symbol display device 214 is configured such that when the third small hit flag is on and the normal probability fluctuation flag is also on, the special figure E and when the off flag is on, the special figure F respectively. ON / OFF of 7 segment LED Performs drive control, to set indicating that a special symbol 2 stop display of the setting area of the RAM 308. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 has a jackpot symbol (Special Figure A) with 15R time shortening, a jackpot symbol (Special Figure B) without 15R time, the first small bonus symbol (Special Figure C), the first One of the two small hit symbols (special symbol D), the third small hit symbol (special symbol E), and the off symbol (special symbol F) is confirmed and displayed. After that, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 milliseconds). With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. In addition, in the above-mentioned “special drawing A”, “small hit 1”, “small hit 2” or “small hit 3”, the remaining short time count stored in the short time number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 is 1 or more. For example, 1 is subtracted from the number of time reductions, and if the subtraction result becomes 1 to 0, 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).

  In addition, in order to execute the general command rotation stop setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step SB33), 4H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the transmission information storage area described above, and the variable display is stopped. The special figure 2 identification information indicating that is special figure 2 is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the processing is terminated.

  If the result of the special figure 2 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 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the RAM 308 In the setting area, the special figure 2 is in operation and waits for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period during which an image for notifying the player that the big win by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started is displayed. Therefore, information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. 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 SB33).

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds) Or, until a winning of a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected in the variable winning opening 234.) The door member is opened to the open / close driving solenoid (332) of the variable winning opening 234. 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. Similarly to the above, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends, the opening / closing drive of the door member 252 of the second variable winning opening 250 for a predetermined opening period (for example, 1.8 seconds). A signal for holding the door member 252 in the open state is output to the solenoid (332) for use, and information indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the door open 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 SB33).

  In the special figure 2 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) A signal for holding the door member in a closed state is output to a solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member of the variable prize opening 234, and a closing period is indicated in a storage area of a door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Set the information. 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 process in the command setting transmission process (step SB33).

  In addition, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts and closes the opening / closing control of the variable prize opening 234 for a predetermined number of times (15 rounds in the present embodiment) and ends, a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds) ) That is, the effect standby in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to set to wait for the period during which the image for informing the player that the big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is ended is displayed. Set information indicating the period. Also, if the ordinary probability variation flag is set to ON, at the same time as the end of the jackpot game, a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times or 50 times or 10 times) is set, and the hourly flag provided in the RAM 308 is turned on. If the ordinary probability fluctuation flag is set to OFF, the number of time reductions is not set in the time reduction number storage unit, and the time reduction flag is not turned on. 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 jackpot game. This is because, if the game is in a high probability state during a jackpot game, a large number of games will be placed in the second special figure starting port 232 during the jackpot game until a predetermined number of game balls are entered in the variable winning slot 234. There is a problem that a ball enters and the number of game balls that can be acquired during the jackpot 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 SB33).

  Also, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 is not activated in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set medium. Further, if the result of the special figure 2 variable game is out of the way, the off flag is turned on as will be described later. In the case where the miss flag is on, even in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, special figure 2 inactive is set. In the special figure 2 state update process when the special figure 2 is not operating, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step SB27.

  Subsequently, special figure state update processing (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is performed (step SB27). In the special figure 1 state update process, each process described in the special figure 2 state update process is performed according to the state of the special figure 1. Each process performed in the special figure 1 state update process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 state update process is replaced with “special figure 1”. Omitted. The order of the special figure 2 state update process and the special figure 1 state update process may be reversed.

  When the special figure state update process in step SB25 and step SB27 is completed, a special figure related lottery process for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed. Also here, the special figure related lottery process (special figure 2 related lottery process) for special figure 2 is performed first (step SB29), and then the special figure related lottery process for special figure 1 (special figure 1 related lottery process) (Step SB31). Also for these special drawing related lottery processes, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery processing before the special figure 1 related lottery processing, so that the special figure 2 variable game start condition and the special figure 1 fluctuation Even if the game start conditions are satisfied at the same time, since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. Further, the notification of the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure variable game by the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed by the first sub-control unit 400, and the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the second special figure starting port 232 is notified. However, it is performed in preference to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the first special figure starting port 230.

  In step SB33, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in the present embodiment, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 -14 are command types (in this embodiment, commands such as basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, FRAM clear command, etc. Information that can specify the type), bits 0 to 10 are composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  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 information indicating the value of the 15R jackpot flag, the value of the special symbol probability variation flag, the timer number selected in the special symbol related lottery process, and the like. In the case of a change stop command, the value of the 15R jackpot flag, the special figure probability change flag, etc. are included, and in the case of the winning effect command and the end effect start command, the value of the special figure probability change flag, etc. are included. In the case of the jackpot round number designation command, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the jackpot round number, and the like are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the first special figure starting port 230, presence / absence of winning at the second special figure starting port 232, variable winning port 234, second variable It includes the presence / absence of winning in the winning opening 250 and the specific area 254.

  In the general command rotation start setting transmission process described above, the 15R jackpot flag value, the special figure probability variation flag value, the special figure 1 related lottery process, and the special figure 2 related lottery process stored in the RAM 308 as command data The information indicating the timer number selected in step 1, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. is set. In the above-described general command rotation stop setting transmission process, information indicating the value of the 15R big hit flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data. In the above-mentioned general command winning effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period, the special figure probability variation Information indicating the value of the flag, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. is set. In the above-described general command end effect setting transmission process, command control data stored in the RAM 308, effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, the various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period, special figure probability variation Information indicating the value of the flag, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. is set. In the general command big prize opening release setting transmission process described above, the number of big hit rounds (in this embodiment, 15 rounds) stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, and the first special pending Information indicating the number of figure variable games or the second special figure variable games is set. In the above-described general command big prize opening closing setting transmission process, the number of big hits (15 rounds in this embodiment) stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the first special pending Information indicating the number of figure variable games or the second special figure variable games is set. In step SB33, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure pending increase process, special figure identification information (information showing special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308, command notice information (preliminary notice information, false) Set either advance notice information or no advance notice information).

  In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production 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 it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step SB35, 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 350 separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the information output circuit 336.

  In step SB37, 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 SB05 are read and monitored for the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or a bottom pan full error, etc. Device information indicating whether or not there is a front frame door open error or a lower plate full error is set in the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 when a lower plate full error is detected. Further, various solenoids 332 are driven to control the opening and closing of the second special figure starting port 232 and the variable prize opening 234, and the normal symbol display device 210 and the first special symbol display via the display circuits 324, 326 and 330. Display data to be output to the device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the various status display units 328, 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 SB19) is output to the first sub-control unit 400 via the output port (I / O 310).

  In step SB39, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply shutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step SB41, and when the low voltage signal is off (power supply shutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step SB43.

  In step SB41, a timer interrupt end process is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step SB01 is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, etc., and then the main control unit main process shown in FIG. Return to.

  On the other hand, in step SB43, 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 power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  <Prize acceptance process>

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the winning acceptance process (step SB17) in the main control unit timer interruption process will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of the winning acceptance process.

  In step SC01, whether or not a ball has entered the first special figure starting port 230 (information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor of the first special figure starting port 230 is a predetermined winning determination. It is determined whether or not the pattern information matches. As a result of the determination, if it is determined that a ball has entered the first special figure starting port 230, the process proceeds to step SC03, and if not, the process proceeds to step SC11. In step SC03, it is determined whether or not the number of holdings of the first special figure variable game (hereinafter sometimes referred to as special figure 1 variable game) is less than a predetermined number (for example, 4). Advances to step SC05, otherwise advances to step SC11.

  In step SC05, the special figure 1 winning random number value and the special figure 1 random number value are acquired, and the value of the number of holdings stored in the special figure 1 holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is updated. In step SC07, the special figure 1 winning random number value obtained in step SC05 and the special figure 1 are stored in the area determined based on the reserved number of special figure 1 variable games in the first random value storage area provided in the RAM 308. Stores a random value. In step SC09, information indicating the special figure 1 hold increase is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308, and then the process proceeds to step SC11.

  In step SC11, whether or not a ball has entered the second special figure starting port 232 (the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor of the second special figure starting port 232 is a predetermined winning determination) It is determined whether or not the pattern information matches. As a result of this determination, if it is determined that a ball has entered the second special figure starting port 232, the process proceeds to step SC13, and if not, the process proceeds to step SC21. In step SC13, it is determined whether or not the number of holdings of the second special figure variable game (hereinafter sometimes referred to as special figure 2 variable game) is less than a predetermined number (for example, 4). If not, the process proceeds to step SC15. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step SC21.

  In step SC15, the special figure 2 winning random number value and the special figure 2 random number value are acquired, and the value of the holding number stored in the special figure 2 holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is updated. In step SC17, the special figure 2 winning random number value obtained in step SC15 and the special figure 2 in the area determined based on the number of special figure 2 variable games held in the second random number value storage area provided in the RAM 308. Stores a random value. In step SC19, information indicating the special figure 2 hold increase is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308, and then the process proceeds to step SC21.

  In step SC21, whether or not a ball has entered the usual figure starting port 228 (the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor of the ordinary figure starting port 228 matches the predetermined winning determination pattern information) Whether or not). As a result of this determination, if it is determined that a ball has entered the normal map starting port 228, the process proceeds to step SC23, and if not, the process proceeds to step SC31. In step SC23, it is determined whether or not the number of hold of the usual figure variable game is less than a predetermined number (for example, 2). If it is less than the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step SC25, and if not, the process proceeds to step SC31. .

  In step SC25, a normal winning random number value is acquired, and the value of the number of holds stored in the map reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is updated. In step SC27, the winning random number value obtained in step SC25 is stored in an area determined based on the number of holdings of the ordinary variable game in the ordinary random number storage area provided in the RAM 308. In step SC29, information indicating an increase in the general hold is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308, and then the process proceeds to step SC31.

  Step SC31 determines whether or not a ball has entered the variable prize opening 234 (whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor of the variable prize opening 234 matches the predetermined prize determination pattern information) Or not). As a result of the determination, if it is determined that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 234, the process proceeds to step SC33, and if not, the process proceeds to step SC37. In step SC33, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 234 is stored in the variable winning opening winning storage area provided in the RAM 308, and in step SC35, the variable winning prize is stored in the transmission information storing area provided in the RAM 308. After additionally storing information indicating the winning prize, the process proceeds to step SC37.

  In step SC37, whether or not a ball has entered the second variable winning opening 250 (the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor of the second variable winning opening 250 is predetermined winning determination pattern information). Or not). As a result of the determination, if it is determined that a ball has entered the second variable winning opening 250, the process proceeds to step SC39, and if not, the process proceeds to step SC43. In step SC39, information indicating that a ball has entered the second variable prize opening 250 is stored in the prize storage area for the second variable prize opening provided in the RAM 308, and in step SC41, the above-described transmission information storage area is stored. After additionally storing information indicating the second variable winning opening winning prize, the process proceeds to step SC43.

  In step SC43, it is determined whether or not the ball has passed through the specific area 254 of the second variable prize opening 250 (whether or not the detection signal of the ball detection sensor 256 provided in the vicinity of the specific area 254 is turned on). As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the ball has passed the specific area 254 of the second variable prize opening 250, the process proceeds to step SC45, and if not, the process ends. In step SC45, information indicating that the ball has passed the specific area 254 is stored in the special area winning storage area provided in the RAM 308. In step SC47, information indicating the specific area winning is stored in the transmission information storage area. After additional storage, the process is terminated.

  <Data table of main control unit>

  Next, a data table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. 9A shows an example of the special figure determination table, FIG. 9B shows an example of the common figure determination table, FIG. 9C shows an example of the small hit determination table (FIG. 9). (D) is the figure which showed an example of the timer number determination table, respectively.

  The special figure determination table shown in FIG. 9A is a data table in which the types of special figure variable games stored in the game state storage area provided in the RAM 308 and lottery data are stored in association with each other. .

  The lottery data of the special figure win / fail determination table includes the special figure 1 variable game that starts when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure starting port 230 or the second special figure starting port 232. This is the lottery data used to determine the result of the special figure 2 variable game. The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses the special figure success / failure determination table to determine whether the special figure variation game is won (big hit), won (small win), or wrong (missed). Decision, that is, hit determination of the special figure variable game is performed.

  For example, if the type of the special figure variable game is the special figure 1 variable game, and the acquired special figure 1 winning random number is 65372 to 65535, it is determined that the special figure 1 variable game is won (big hit) and acquired. When the special figure 1 winning random number value is 0 to 65371, it is determined to be unsuccessful (missed). In the present embodiment, in the case of the special figure 1 variable game, the small win is not won. Also, when the acquired special figure 2 winning random number value is 164 to 65371, it is determined that the special figure 2 variable game is won (small hit), and when the acquired special figure 2 winning random number value is 65372 to 65535 The special figure 2 variable game is determined to be a win (big hit), and otherwise, it is determined to be a bad win (missed). In addition, the probability of winning the special figure 1 variable game (bonus) and the probability of winning the special figure 2 variable game (bonus) is about 1/400 (= 164/65535), and the winning of the special figure 2 variable game (small) The probability of winning is about 1/1 (= 65208/65536).

  The lottery data in the ordinary figure determination table shown in FIG. 5B determines the result of the ordinary figure variable game that starts when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the universal figure start port 228. It is lottery data used for this purpose. The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines whether to win (win) or not (unsuccessfully) change the normal figure game using this normal figure determination table, that is, win the normal figure variable game. Make a decision.

  It should be noted that when the ordinary figure probability variation flag set in the RAM 308 is set to off (ordinary figure low probability state) and when the ordinary figure probability variation flag is set to on (ordinary figure high probability state). Then, the selection probabilities for winning (winning) and not winning (missing) are different.

  For example, when the random number value for winning the normal figure acquired in the normal figure low probability state is 98 to 99, it is determined that the variable figure game wins (winning), and otherwise, it is determined to be incorrect (missing). In addition, when the random number value for winning the winning figure in the usual figure high probability state is 2 to 99, it is determined that the winning figure is a win (winning) of the ordinary figure variable game, and otherwise, it is determined to be unreasonable (missing). Therefore, the probability of winning (winning) in the normal figure variable game in the normal figure low probability state is about 1/50 (= 2/100), and the winning (winning) figure in the normal figure variable game in the normal figure high probability state. The probability is about 1/1 (= 98/100).

  FIG. 6C is a data table showing lottery data for determining the symbol type of winning (small hit) in the special figure 2 variable game. In the present embodiment, the numerical value range that the small hit random number value can take is 0 to 65535 (the size of the numerical value range is 65536). When the special figure 2 variable game is won (small hit) according to the special figure success / failure determination table of FIG. 10A, the small hit random number obtained from the ROM 306 is 0-21844 (the numerical range is 21845). In this case, the probability of selecting a small hit 1 is 21845/65536. Similarly, if the acquired small hit random number value is 21845-43689 (the size of the numerical range is 21845), the probability of selecting a small hit 2 is 21845. / 65536, and if the acquired small hit random number value is 43690-65535 (the numerical range has a size of 21846), the probability of selecting small hit 3 is 21846/65536.

  The lottery data of the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 4D is the variation time from the start of the special symbol display by the first special symbol display device 212 or the second special symbol display device 214 to the stop display. It is the data table which memorize | stored the lottery data used for the lottery for determining the timer number which shows.

  In the present embodiment, the numerical value range that the special figure timer random number can take is 0 to 65535 (the numerical value range is 65536), and in the special figure 1 variable game, the above jackpot determination result is unfairly selected (missed). Since the timer random number range of timer 1 is 0 to 59143 (the numerical range size is 59144), the probability of selecting timer 1 (fluctuation time 5 seconds) as the timer number is 59144/65536. As the timer number, the probability of selecting timer 2 (variable time 10 seconds) is 4250/65536, the probability of selecting timer 3 (variable time 20 seconds) is 800/65536, and timer 4 (variable time 40 seconds) is selected. The probability of doing is 250/65536.

  Also, in the case of winning (winning) in the special figure 1 variable game, the range of the timer random number value of the timer 2 is 0 to 15535 (the numerical value range is 15536). The probability of selecting (10 seconds) is 15536/65536. As the timer number, the probability of selecting timer 3 (variation time 20 seconds) is 9000/65536, the probability of selecting timer 4 (variation time 40 seconds) is 38000/65536, and timer 5 (variation time 50 seconds) is selected. The probability of doing is 3000/65536.

  Also, in the special figure 2 variable game, the probability of selecting the timer 2 (variable time 10 seconds) as the timer number is 65536/65536 in the case of unsuccessful (out of), and the timer number in the case of winning (big win) The probability of selecting timer 2 (variation time 10 seconds) is 65536/65536, and in the case of winning (1 per small portion), the probability of selecting timer 6 (variation time 2 seconds) as the timer number is 65536/65536 Yes, in the case of winning (small hit 2), the probability of selecting timer 1 (fluctuation time 5 seconds) as the timer number is 65536/65536, and in the case of winning (small hit 3), the timer number is timer 1 ( The probability of selecting (variation time 10 seconds) is 65536/65536. In the present embodiment, which one of 1 to 3 small hits is selected is determined by the small hit determination table described above, so in the timer number determination table, the selection probabilities are all about as described above. 1/1 (= 65536/65536). Further, as described above, in the small hits, the variation time of the small hit 1 that is advantageous to the player is the shortest, and then the variation time is increased in the order of the small hit 2 and the small hit 3 in this order.

  <Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>

  The process of the 1st sub control part 400 is demonstrated using FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step SD01 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in SD01. In this initialization process, initialization of input / output ports, initialization of a storage area in the RAM, and the like are performed.

  In step SD03, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step SD05.

  In step SD05, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step SD07, command processing is performed. The CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command has been received from the main control unit 300.

  In step SD09, effect control processing is performed. For example, when there is a new command in SD07, a process such as reading effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 406 is performed, and when the effect data needs to be updated, an effect data update process is performed.

  In step SD11, when pressing of the chance button is detected, processing for changing the effect data updated in step SD09 to effect data corresponding to the pressing of the chance button is performed.

  In step SD13, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read in SD09, this command is output to the sound source IC 416.

  In step SD15, if there is a command to various lamps 418 in the effect data read in SD09, this command is output to the drive circuit 420.

  In step SD17, when there is a command to the effect movable body 224 in the effect data read in SD09, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step SD19, when there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in SD09, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to SD03.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step SE01 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408 as an unprocessed command.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is performed by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step SF01 of the first sub-control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step SD03 in the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step SD03, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step SF03 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, a control command is transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 set in step SD19, an effect random number value is updated, and the like.

  <Game flow>

  Next, the flow of the game in the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a game flow of the pachinko machine 100 and a board surface state.

  In step SG01, when it is determined that a predetermined ball detection sensor has detected a ball entering the first special figure starting port 230, the process proceeds to step SG03 to start a special figure 1 variable game lottery process. And in step SG05, as a result of the lottery using the above-mentioned special figure winning / deciding table, if it is determined that the first special figure display device 212 has stopped and displayed the big hit symbol by winning the special figure 1 variable game (big hit) Proceed to step SG07. As described above, the probability of winning (big win) in the special figure 1 variable game is about 1/400. Special Figure 1 Floating game jackpot is either Special Figure A (Special Figure Low Precise Figure High Precise 15R Time Short Jackpot) or Special Figure B (Special Figure Low Precise Figure Low Precise 15R Short Jackpot) In the case of winning and special figure A, the time is reduced to 100 times after the end of the jackpot. If the special figure 1 variable game is unfairly selected (lost), the process proceeds to step SG01.

  In step SG07, the door member of the variable prize opening 234 (Attacker 1) is kept for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have elapsed after the door member is opened or until 9 balls have entered the variable prize opening 234). It is opened and closed at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times, or 14 times when a big hit is made after winning a small hit in the special figure 2 variable game).

  In step SG09, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 variable game jackpot has ended. In step SG11, it is determined whether or not there is a short time. Specifically, when the special figure A is won and the time flag is on, it is determined that the time is short. In addition, when the special figure A is won and the time reduction of 100 times has been completed, or when the special figure B is won for the timeless big hit and the time reduction flag is off, it is determined that there is no time reduction. If the time is short, the process proceeds to step SG13. If the time is not short, the process proceeds to step SG01.

  In step SG13, when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the normal start port 228, the process proceeds to step SG15. In step SG15, a lottery for the usual figure variation game is performed based on the entrance to the usual figure starting port 228. The lottery of the usual figure variable game is performed using the usual figure determination table described with reference to FIG. The lottery of the usual figure variable game displays the lottery result by suspending and displaying a predetermined symbol after the normal symbol display device 210 is variably displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second). In step SG17, when it is determined that the universal symbol display game 210 has won and won the universal symbol change game and the universal symbol display device 210 has stopped and displayed the symbol, the process proceeds to step SG19. In the special figure 1 variable game, if you win the symbol A (15R shortage and jackpot), you will be in a high probability state, and the probability of hitting the general figure variable game in the general figure high probability state will be about 1/1. .

  In step SG19, the blades of the second special figure start port (electrical chew) 232 are opened for a predetermined time (for example, 5.9 seconds after the blades are opened. The second special figure start port 232 is opened for a predetermined time. (For example, 5.9 seconds), it closes.At step SG21, when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 232, the process proceeds to step SG23.

  In step SG23, a special figure 2 variable game is drawn. The special figure 2 variable game is performed using the special figure success / failure determination table described with reference to FIG. In step SG25, when the special figure 2 variable game is won (big hit) and the second special figure display device 214 determines that the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the process proceeds to step SG07 to start the big hit game. On the other hand, when the big win is not won in the special figure 2 variable game lottery, the process proceeds to step SG27.

  In step SG27, if a special bonus 2 variable game lottery is won in the small bonus (any one of the small bonuses 1 to 3), the process proceeds to step SG29, the variable time corresponding to the winning small bonus symbol, the second special The symbol display 214 is displayed in a variable manner. More specifically, in the small win winning of the special figure 2 variable game, any one of the small hits 1 to 3 is won using the small hitting determination table of FIG. 9C. When the small bonus 1 (Special Figure C) is won, the second special symbol display device 214 variably displays the predetermined symbol for 2 seconds, and when the small bonus 2 (Special Figure D) is won, the second special symbol is displayed. The display device 214 variably displays a predetermined symbol for 5 seconds, and when the small hit 3 (special symbol E) is won, the second special symbol display device 214 performs variably display with the predetermined symbol for 10 seconds. In the special figure 2 floating game lottery, the probability of winning a small hit as described above is about 1/1, and the probability of winning 1 to 3 in the small hit is about 1/3. . In step SG27, if the selection is wrong (missed), the process proceeds to step SG35.

  In step SG31, the door member 252 of the second variable winning opening 250 (Attacker 2) is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds), and in the next Step SG33, the second variable winning opening 250 (Attacker 2) is opened. When a predetermined ball detection sensor 256 detects a ball entering the specific area 254 (V zone), the process proceeds to step SG07 to start a big hit game. If the game ball does not pass through the specific area 254, it is determined whether or not the remaining short time count is 0. If the remaining short time count is 0, the process proceeds to step SG01. If the remaining short time count is not 0, step SG13 is performed. Proceed to

  As described above, the pachinko machine 100 opens the door member 252 of the second variable prize opening 250 for a predetermined time each time a win (bonus) in the special figure 1 variable game, and the game ball moves to the specific area 254. It is possible to increase the possibility of starting a big hit game by winning a prize, and to make the player have expectation. Further, as described above, the opening time of the door member 252 of the second variable prize opening 250 is shortened to 1.8 seconds, so that a game ball is fired and then a specific area of the second variable prize opening 250 is won. Is about 1 or 2 balls. As described above, since the opening time of the door member 252 is as short as 1.8 seconds, a small hit 1 (a big hit with 50 times) and a small hit 3 (big hit with 10 times) If a symbol with a smaller advantage than the one for 100 times a short time is displayed on the second special symbol display device 214, the game ball that has been launched wins the specific area 254 and becomes a jackpot with a smaller advantage. The possibility of avoidance can be increased.

  The game flow shown in the above steps SG01 to SG35 is summarized as shown in FIG. FIG. 2A is a front view showing a game board surface of the pachinko machine 100, and FIG. 2B is a diagram schematically showing a game flow of the pachinko machine 100. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 2B, the game of the pachinko machine 100 proceeds mainly in the flow of (A) to (L). First, (A) it is detected by a ball detection sensor corresponding to the first start port 230 that a game ball has won (entered) the first start port 230. (B) Next, in the case of winning (bonus) in the special figure 1 variable game, the first special symbol display device 212 stops and displays the jackpot symbol. (C) The door member of the variable winning opening 234 (Attacker 1) is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). (D) It is detected by a ball detection sensor corresponding to the general-purpose start opening 228 that the game ball has won (passed) the general-purpose start opening 228. (E) The normal symbol display device 210 starts the variable display of the normal figure when the game ball wins the normal figure start port 228. If the result of the regular drawing lottery is winning (winning), the universal symbol display device 210 stops and displays the winning symbol. (F) Next, the blades of the second special figure starting port (electric Chu) 232 open and close at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. (G) When the ball detection sensor corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232 detects that the game ball has won (entered) the second special figure starting port (electrical chew) 232, (H) The variable game is started, and the second special symbol display device 214 displays the variable for a predetermined time. (I) In the case of a special drawing 2 lottery game, if the winning (winning 1 per small prize) is won, the symbol corresponding to the small hit 1 is displayed on the second special symbol display device 214 variably for 2 seconds and then stopped. . (J) Then, based on the winning result of the special figure 2 variable game (winning 1 per small prize), the door member 252 of the second variable winning opening (Attacker 2) 250 has a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds). Only open. (K) When the ball detection sensor 256 corresponding to the specific area 254 detects that the game ball has won (entered) the specific area 254 (V zone) of the second variable winning opening 250, (L) the variable winning opening (Attacker 1) opens and starts a jackpot game.

  Next, FIG. 13 shows an example of the flow of the game after the game ball has won the second special figure starting port (electrical chew) 232 ((G) to (L) in FIG. 12). In addition, the figure has shown the state which looked at the game area | region 124 of the pachinko machine 100 from the front, and members other than the member required for description of the flow of a game are abbreviate | omitted.

  First, when a game ball is fired and wins the second special figure starting port 232 located on the right side of the front, the special figure 2 variable game is started. In the special figure 2 variable game, as explained in the tables of FIGS. 9A and 9C, the player wins a small hit (any one of 1-3 small hits) with a probability of about 1/1. . For example, in the small hit / no-go determination table shown in FIG. 9C, when a small win is won, the second special symbol display device 214 has a predetermined variation time (2 seconds in the present embodiment) and a small hit 1 The variation display of the symbol corresponding to is performed. After winning 1 per winning, the door member 252 of the second variable winning opening 250 (Attacker 2) is opened for a predetermined time (about 1.8 seconds). Here, when the game ball wins the specific area 254 of the second variable winning opening 250, it becomes a big hit that is advantageous to the player who is 100 times shorter. As a result, the player notices that when the variation time of the second special symbol display device 214 is about 2 seconds, the player wins a small hit 1 with a large advantage (which is a big hit of 15 times at 15R). In order to obtain a big jackpot with a large advantage, the game balls can be concentrated in the specific area 254 (V zone) of the second variable winning opening 250, so that the player can concentrate on the game.

  In addition, when the lottery result of the second special figure variable game is a small hit 2, the second special symbol display device 214 displays a predetermined fluctuation time (5 seconds in the present embodiment), and the symbol corresponding to the small hit 2 is displayed in a variable manner. Is done. Then, the door member 252 of the second variable prize winning opening 250 (Attacker 2) is opened for a predetermined time (about 1.8 seconds).

  Here, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display device 214 currently being performed is felt to be longer than the fluctuation time of one small hit (2 seconds) having a higher advantage, the player is 100 times shorter. It is noticed that the winning is not highly winning (1 for small hits), and it is possible to prevent the game ball from winning in the specific area 254 and winning 50 times in a short time. That is, the player stops launching the game ball with the launch handle 134. By doing so, the game ball launched by the player after winning the small hit 2 wins the specific area 254 (V zone) of the second variable winning opening 250 and becomes a big win 50 times in a short time. Can be avoided. Accordingly, the pachinko machine 100 is aware that the player has noticed that the symbol variation time is long, and after the game ball immediately before stopping the game ball launch is launched, it reaches the specific area 254 and wins, After winning the small win in the special figure 2 variable game, the time for the door member 252 of the second variable prize winning opening 250 to open is longer. As a result, the player notices the difference in the variation time and immediately stops the launch of the game ball, so that the game ball launched immediately before wins a specific area and wins a low win (for example, 50 hits in a short time) ) Can be avoided.

  On the other hand, even if the variation time has elapsed for 2 seconds in the special figure 2 variable game, the player continues to emit the game ball, and the released game ball is in the specific area 254 (V zone) of the second variable winning opening 250. When winning a prize, a big hit with a low advantage of 50 times in a short time is decided. As a result, if it is considered that the player may have a big win that is less advantageous than the big hit of one small hit (a gaming state with a short time of 50 times), the game ball may be continuously launched.

  Although the above description has been given of the game flow in the case of 1 small hit and 2 small hits, the game flow is the same for 3 small hits for 1 small hit and 2 for small hits.

  Next, a timer number determination table of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the timer number determination table according to the second embodiment, the jackpot type (symbol type), timer number, and variation time to be won in the timer number determination table of the current game are different depending on the type of winning symbol at the time of jackpot in the previous game. There is a feature. Since the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment is the same as the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment except for the timer number determination table, detailed description of parts other than the different parts will be omitted. In addition, regarding the special figure 1 variable game and special figure 2 variable game in the timer number determination table according to the second embodiment, the winning (disappearance (special figure F)), the winning (15R short time with a jackpot (special figure A)) As in the first embodiment, the current symbol type is determined by the acquired timer random number without depending on the previous jackpot symbol type, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  First, the timer number determination table according to the present embodiment includes a special figure type (special figure 1 variable game or special figure 2 variable game), a symbol type, a symbol at the time of the previous jackpot, a timer random number value, a timer number, or a variable time. Associated.

  For example, if the previous jackpot symbol is special chart A (15R short-time jackpot) or special chart C (small jackpot 1), in this special chart 2 variable game, special chart C (small jackpot 1), special chart D (small Only the small hits of either winning 2) or special figure E (small hitting 3) are selected. Here, if the previous jackpot symbol is special figure A (15R short-cut big jackpot) or C (small jackpot 1), timer number 6 (fluctuation time 2 seconds) is associated with special chart C (small jackpot 1). Yes. The special number D (small hit 2) is associated with timer number 1 (fluctuation time 5 seconds). A special number E (small hit 3) is associated with timer number 2 (variation time 10 seconds). In addition, which of the special drawings C to E is determined to be a winning game, is determined by the acquired random number value using the winning table determination table described in the first embodiment.

  Also, if the previous big hit symbol was special figure D (small hit 2), special figure C (small hit 1), special figure D (small hit 2), and special figure E (small hit 3) are all timer numbers. 6 (variation time 2 seconds) is associated. In other words, if the previous jackpot symbol is special figure D, the player cannot determine from which of the special charts C to E the current winning prize is based on the variation time, and the interest and expectation for the winning category Can be increased. Similarly to the above, which of the special winning combinations C to E is determined based on the acquired random number value using the small hitting determination table described in the first embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, if the previous jackpot symbol is special figure E (small bonus 3), which timer number the timer number of the current jackpot symbol (special figure C, special figure D, or special figure E) acquires is obtained. Is selected by the timer number determination table according to the obtained timer random number value.

  For example, if the big jackpot is special figure C (small jackpot 1) and the acquired timer random number value is 0 to 21844 (the numerical range is 21845), timer number 6 (fluctuation time 2 seconds) is selected. . When the acquired timer random number value is 21845-43689 (the size of the numerical range is 21845), timer number 1 (fluctuation time 5 seconds) is selected. When the acquired timer random number value is 43690-65535 (the numerical range has a size of 21846), timer number 2 (variation time 10 seconds) is selected. When the jackpot is special figure D or special figure E this time, the timer number is selected by the random number value obtained in the same manner as described above. Similarly to the above, which of the special winning combinations C to E is determined based on the acquired random number value using the small hitting determination table described in the first embodiment.

  In other words, even if the bonuses are the same special drawing this time, different fluctuation times (advantages) can be obtained depending on the acquired random number values, which can surprise the player.

  Note that the timer number determination table is not limited to the present embodiment, but the jackpot (for example, special figure A or special figure B), the jackpot (for example, special figures C to E), the game state at the time of winning, the winning symbol, the previous jackpot or The timer number may be selected based on at least one of the winning symbols at the time of the previous small hit, and the timer number may be selected based on the predetermined number of fluctuations after the big hit or the small hit ends. The predetermined number of times may also be changed based on at least one of the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit or the small win, the winning symbol, the winning symbol at the time of the previous big hit or small winning.

  As described in the first embodiment, the pachinko machine 100 determines whether or not a predetermined lottery (for example, special figure 2 game) is based on a predetermined condition (for example, winning a game ball to the second start port 232). A first result that is advantageous to the player (for example, 1 per jackpot), and a second result that is advantageous to the player having a degree of advantage different from that of the first result (for example, A lottery means (for example, a main control unit timer) for deriving any lottery result from a lottery result group including at least a small hit 2) and a third result advantageous to the player (eg, a small hit 3) A special symbol 2 related lottery process SB29 for interrupt processing, and symbol display means (for example, a first special symbol display device 212, a second special symbol) that displays the symbols after variably displaying based on the lottery result of the lottery means. Display device 214) and specific inside The game ball is provided on the basis of the fact that it has a zone (for example, the specific region 254 (V zone)) and at least the symbol display means has stopped display after performing the variable display based on the first result or the second result. A variable winning opening (for example, the second variable winning opening 250) that changes to a state where it is easy to enter the ball, a stop display based on the first result by the symbol display means, and the passage of the game ball through the specific area, or the A player according to the lottery result based on the stop display based on the second result by the symbol display means and the passage of the game ball through the specific area, or the stop display based on the third result by the symbol display means. And an advantageous state giving means (for example, a general drawing related lottery process SB23) that causes an advantageous state (for example, a short-time state) to the symbol display means. When the result of is derived, the symbol variation display is performed for a first period (for example, 2 seconds), and when the lottery means derives the second result, the symbol variation display is performed for a second period different from the first period ( For example, 5 seconds).

  For this reason, the player can be surprised by recognizing the relationship between the variation time of the symbol display device (for example, the second special symbol display device 214) and the magnitude of the advantage (for example, the number of time reductions). In addition, it is possible to give the player pleasure to discover the relationship. In addition, the player who recognizes the relationship can adjust the timing of launching the game ball toward the specific area according to the variation time of the symbol, so that the player can respond to the lottery result with the magnitude of the advantage desired by the player. The possibility of causing an advantageous state can be increased, and the player's interest can be improved. In addition, when the lottery result is the third result, an advantageous state is generated without requiring the game ball to pass through the specific area. Therefore, the first result or the second result is used as the lottery result. It can give further surprises to the expected players.

  In addition, the first result has a greater advantage than the second result (for example, the number of time reductions of 1 per small portion is 100, the number of time reductions of 2 per small portion is 50, and 1 per small portion is smaller) The first period is shorter than the second period (for example, the variation time of the second special symbol display device 214 in the case of 1 small hit is 2 seconds, small hit) The fluctuation time of 2 is 5 seconds).

  For this reason, since the variation time of the first result having a large advantage is shorter than the second result, the first period (for example, 2 seconds) after the symbol display means starts the symbol variation display. If the fluctuation continues even after elapses, the player can determine that the lottery result is not the first result having a large advantage, and by stopping the launch of the game ball at this stage, After the stop display based on the second result, the game ball passes through a predetermined specific area (for example, the specific area 254 (V zone)) and responds to the second result, which is less advantageous than the first result. The generation of an advantageous state can be avoided, the possibility of causing an advantageous state according to the result of the lottery desired by the player can be increased, and the interest of the player can be further improved. .

  In addition, the symbol display means performs a symbol variation display in the case of the third result for a third period (for example, 10 seconds), and the third period is longer than the first period, and the third result is displayed. Is also preferred as an advantage over the first result.

  For this reason, the player expects that an advantageous state with an advantage higher than the first result may be obtained even after the first period has elapsed since the symbol display means started the variable display of the symbol. In some cases, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the player after the first period.

  In addition, as described in the second embodiment, the symbol display means performs a variable display of symbols for the first period in the case of the first result when the specific condition is satisfied, and displays the second result. In this case, the change display of the symbol is performed in a second period different from the first period, and the specific condition is that the lottery result derived by the lottery means that triggers the advantageous state newly given by the advantageous state granting means is the specific When the result (for example, the previous jackpot symbol is symbol A or symbol C), or the variation display performed by the symbol display means from the specific lottery result derived most recently by the lottery means is a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times). In such a case, it is preferable to include at least one of the above.

  For this reason, since a symbol that may be a big hit this time is predicted (navigated) in advance based on the previous win or a predetermined number of times from the specific lottery result (the change table is changed), the player There is a case where the interest of can be further enhanced.

  In addition, a second ball entrance (for example, the second start port 232) through which the game ball can enter, and second lottery means (for example, a predetermined lottery based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second entrance) , The special control 2 timer lottery special drawing 2 related lottery process SB29) and the second symbol display means (for example, the second special symbol display device 214) for displaying the symbols variably based on the lottery result of the second lottery means. ) And a third ball entrance (for example, a second variable) that can be changed to a state advantageous to the player based on the second symbol display means stopping and displaying the specific mode (for example, winning symbol stop display). A predetermined area 254) of the winning opening 250, and the predetermined condition is entry of a game ball into the third ball entrance.

  For this reason, the variation time is determined by the entry of the game ball into the third ball entrance, and it is possible to improve the fun of the player trying to enter the game ball into the third ball entrance.

  In addition, the magnitude of the advantage level is such that the probability that a lottery result advantageous to the player is selected by the second lottery means is improved, the fluctuation display time of the symbol is shortened by the second symbol display means, the third ball This includes the number of times that at least one of the advantageous period extension of the entrance (for example, extension of the opening time of the door member 252 of the second variable prize opening 250) is performed.

  For this reason, the advantage includes the number of time reductions, and the player can expect to obtain a greater advantage.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is a launching device that launches a game ball based on the player's operation (in this embodiment, the ball launcher 134 is operated by the player operating the ball launch handle 134). A launcher 146 that moves, a launcher that includes a launcher 148 that strikes a game ball at the tip of the launcher 146, and a game area (in this embodiment, a game) in which the game ball fired by the launcher rolls. Area 124), a first state that is provided in the gaming area and that allows easy winning of game balls (in this embodiment, the state in which the door member 252 of the second variable winning opening 250 is open), the first The variable winning opening (in the present embodiment, the second variable winning opening 250 is closed) and the second state in which the game ball is harder to win than the state of (2). The second variable winning opening 250) and a predetermined State transition in which the variable winning opening is shifted from the second state to the first state when a case (in this embodiment, the game ball wins the second start opening 232 and wins a small win) is established Means (in this embodiment, a winning acceptance process SB17 of the main control unit timer interruption process), and in a state advantageous to the player, after the game ball is launched by the launching device The time from when the predetermined condition is satisfied to when the state transition means shifts the variable winning opening from the second state to the first state is longer than the time for winning the variable winning opening. short.

  For this reason, the transition time from the second state to the first state of the variable prize opening is shorter than the time to win the variable prize opening from the launch of the game ball by the launching device. After the condition is satisfied, the player can prevent the game ball from winning the variable winning opening by stopping the launch of the game ball by the launching device. Thereby, after the predetermined condition is established, the game ball is continuously fired to win the game ball to the variable prize opening, or the game ball is stopped to prevent the prize winning to the variable prize opening. Can be done at his / her own discretion, and interest in games can be improved.

  In addition, a game ball detection unit (in this embodiment, a ball detection sensor 320) for detecting the position of the game ball rolling in the game area is provided, and the predetermined condition is the position of the game ball by the game ball detection unit. This is detection (in this embodiment, detection of a game ball entering the first start port 230 or the second start port 232).

  For this reason, since the predetermined condition is the first start port 230 or the second start port 232 provided in the pachinko machine 100, the player can determine whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied or not while watching the flow of the game ball. In some cases, it is possible to make a decision and to make the player concentrate on the game and to make the game more entertaining.

  Further, based on detection of the position of the game ball by the game ball detection means, random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number from a random number counter (in this embodiment, basic random number initial value processing for acquiring a random number from a predetermined storage area of the RAM 308) SA15) and special game state start means (in this embodiment, special figure 2) that starts a special game state (for example, a big win or a short time state) advantageous to the player when a game ball wins the variable winning opening. State update processing SB25), and based on the random number value obtained by the random number obtaining means, the special gaming state is started by the special gaming state starting means.

  For this reason, it is possible to allow the player to select whether or not to win the variable winning opening, and to improve the interest of the player in the game.

  The special game state starting means starts the special game state when a game ball has won the variable winning opening.

  For this reason, after the predetermined condition is satisfied, the player stops the launch of the game ball by the launching device, thereby preventing the game ball from winning the variable prize opening and continuing the special game state. There are cases where interest can be improved.

  In addition, the random number acquisition means includes a specific area (specific area 254 (V zone) in the present embodiment) into which the game ball that has won the variable prize opening can enter, and when the game ball enters the specific area. Based on the value of the random number acquired by the above, the special gaming state start means starts the special gaming state.

  For this reason, when a game ball enters the specific area 254, a special game state that is advantageous to the player is started, so that the player can enjoy the game by trying to put the game ball in the specific area 254. May be possible.

  Note that during a state advantageous to the player (in this embodiment, winning 2 such as 2 small hits and 3 small hits), the variable winning opening (in this embodiment, the first winning ball) after the game ball is launched by the launching device. 2 variable winning a prize opening 250), after the predetermined condition is satisfied (in this embodiment, the winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 232), the state transition means sets the variable winning a prize opening. Time until transition from the second state (in this embodiment, the door member 252 is closed) to the first state (in this embodiment, the door member 252 is open) Is not limited to the first and second embodiments. For example, the game ball is placed in the general start port 228 as the predetermined condition is satisfied, rather than the time for winning a variable prize opening (for example, the second special figure start port 232) after the game ball is launched by the launching device. From the second state (for example, the state in which the blades are closed) to the first state from the second state figure starting port 232 (electric chew) as the variable winning port by the state transition means It is also preferable that the time until shifting to (for example, the state where the blades are opened) is shortened.

  The gaming machine of the present invention can be used particularly in the field of gaming machines represented by slot machines and gaming machines (such as pachinko machines).

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 104 Main body 106 Front frame door 110 Launching device 124 Game area 136 Launch button 152 Dispensing device 200 Game board 206 Production device 208 Decoration symbol display device 210 Universal diagram display device 212 First special figure display device 214 Second special figure display Device 224 Production movable body 226 General winning opening 228 Universal drawing start opening 230 First special drawing starting opening 232 Second special drawing starting opening 234 Variable winning opening 246 Shielding device 250 Second variable winning opening 254 Specific area 300 Main control section 400 No. 1 sub-control unit 500 second sub-control unit 600 payout control unit 630 launch control unit 660 power management unit

Claims (5)

A launcher that launches a game ball based on a player's operation;
A game area in which a game ball fired by the launching device rolls;
A variable winning opening that is provided in the gaming area and changes between a first state in which a game ball is easily won and a second state in which a game ball is harder to win than the first state;
A state transition means for transitioning the variable prize opening from the second state to the first state when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
A game machine comprising:
In a state that is advantageous to the player,
The state transition means moves the variable winning opening from the second state to the first state after the predetermined condition is satisfied, rather than the time when the game ball is launched by the launching device and then wins the variable winning opening. A game table characterized in that it takes less time to shift to the state. Game ball detecting means for detecting the position of a game ball rolling in the game area;
The predetermined condition is detection of a position of a game ball by the game ball detection means;
The game table according to claim 1. Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number from a random number counter based on detection of the position of the game ball by the game ball detection means;
Special game state starting means for starting a special game state advantageous to the player when a game ball wins the variable winning opening;
With
Based on the random number value acquired by the random number acquisition means,
The special gaming state is started by the special gaming state starting means,
The game table according to claim 2. The special gaming state start means starts the special gaming state triggered by a game ball winning in the variable winning opening,
The game table according to claim 3. The special game state is started based on the random number value acquired by the random number acquisition means when the game ball entered the specific area has a specific area in which the game ball that has won the variable prize opening can enter. Means for initiating the special gaming state;
The game table according to claim 3 or 4.