JP2011167338A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine represented by a Pachinko machine etc., which promotes the increase of a player's attentiveness to a game and can increase excitement and enjoyment by making him concentrate on the game. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine, after the lottery result of a special symbol variation game is clearly reported as shown in (f), if definite display time passes, a first subcontrol part 400 displays, on left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c, the decoration 7-decoration 8-decoration 9 which is the symbol combination for change display, as shown in (g) instead of the decoration 6-decoration 1-decoration 9 in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c and "a fourth 4" in a fourth symbol display area 208e-1 for a special symbol 1 after waiting predetermined time, and displays "a fourth 5" on a fourth symbol display area 208e-1 for the special symbol 1. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a game table that is intended to improve the interest by concentrating on a game by a player (Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-200302 A

  However, there has been a problem that the player's attention to the game cannot be sufficiently improved and the player cannot concentrate on the game.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a game stand that can promote the player's attention to the game and can concentrate the game to improve the interest.

  The purpose is to determine whether or not the player has an advantage when a predetermined determination result is satisfied, and whether or not the determination result is a specific determination result. Control state transition means for shifting the control state from the first control state, which is the first advantage, to the second control state, which is the second advantage that is different from the first advantage, and A specific symbol display means for performing a symbol variation stop display for definitely stopping and displaying a symbol aspect corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means, A gaming machine comprising display control means for replacing the symbol form that has been definitively displayed by stoppage with another symbol aspect before starting the next symbol variation stop display by the specific symbol display means. Achieved by That.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to promote the player's attention to the game, and to concentrate on the game to improve the interest.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention from the front side (player side). 1 is a schematic front view of a game board 200 of a pachinko machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. It is a circuit block diagram of the control part of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of the display symbol in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of the present invention, (a) shows an example of a stop display symbol of a special figure, (b) shows an example of a decoration symbol, (c ) Shows an example of the 4th symbol, (d) shows an example of the symbol combination of the decorative symbol and the 4th symbol, and (e) shows an example of the usual stop display symbol. It is a figure which shows the table memorize | stored in ROM306 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is FIG. (1) which shows the table memorize | stored in ROM406 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is FIG. (2) which shows the table memorize | stored in ROM406 of the pachinko machine 100 by one Embodiment of this invention. It is FIG. (3) which shows the table memorize | stored in ROM406 of the pachinko machine 100 by one Embodiment of this invention. It is FIG. (4) which shows the table memorize | stored in ROM406 of the pachinko machine 100 by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part main process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part timer interruption process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special figure state update process in the main-control part 300 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process in the 1st sub control part 400 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the flow of the 1st sub control part main process, (b) is the 1st. 1 shows a flow of 1 sub-control unit command reception interrupt processing, (c) shows a flow of first sub-control unit timer interrupt processing, and (d) shows a flow of first sub-control unit image control processing. . It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the presentation control process in the 1st sub control part 400 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the 2nd sub control part 500 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the flow of the 2nd sub control part main process, (b) is the 2nd. 2 shows a flow of a second sub-control unit command reception interrupt process, and FIG. 5C shows a flowchart of a second sub-control unit timer interrupt process. It is a figure explaining Example 1 of the special figure variable game with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining Example 2 of the special figure variable game with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining Example 3 of the special figure variable game in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining Example 4 of the special figure variable game in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining Example 5 (the 1) of the special figure variable game with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining Example 5 (the 2) of the special figure variable game with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic front view which looked at the slot machine as a game stand by the modification of one embodiment of this invention from the front. It is a figure which shows the game machine by the modification of one embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the casino machine 2000, (b) is a portable provided with the memory | storage part which memorize | stores the electronic data which implement | achieves this invention. A telephone 3000 is shown, (c) shows a portable game machine 4000 having a storage unit for storing electronic data for realizing the present invention, and (d) has a storage unit for storing electronic data for realizing the present invention. A home video game machine 5000 is shown, and (e) shows a data server 6000 storing electronic data for realizing the present invention.

  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. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment 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 referred to as an inner frame, and 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. In addition, when the main body 104 is opened, an inner frame opening sensor (not shown) that detects the opening of the main body 104 is provided.

  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 inner side of the front frame door 106 can be opened and closed. 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, 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. Further, a front frame door opening sensor (not shown) that detects opening of the front frame door 106 when the front frame door 106 is opened is provided.

  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 200 ball launching handles 134 for launching into the game area 124, chance buttons 136 for changing the effects of the various effects devices 206 by the player's operation, and the chance button 136 to emit light. Sub button lamp 138, ball lending operation button 140 for instructing ball lending to a card unit (CR unit) installed in the game store, and return operation button for instructing the card unit to return the player's balance 142, and a ball rental display unit 144 for displaying the balance of the player and the state of the card unit. In addition, a lower plate full tank sensor (not shown) that detects that the lower plate 128 is full is provided.

  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 after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104.

  FIG. 2 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 at substantially the center thereof, and around the normal symbol display device 210, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, and the normal symbol. A 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. The effect device 206 performs the effect by operating the effect movable body 224, and details thereof will be described later. In addition, hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol”, the special symbol as “special symbol”, the first special symbol as “special symbol 1”, and the second special symbol as “special symbol 2”.

  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 configured by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 208 is divided into four display regions, a left symbol display region 208a, a middle symbol display region 208b, a right symbol display region 208c, and an effect display region 208d. 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. The decorative symbol display device 208 has a display range in which a small, for example, circular symbol can be displayed, and has a fourth symbol display area (not shown in FIG. 2) provided at, for example, the lower right corner of the display screen. is doing. 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 special figure 1 display device 212 and the special figure 2 display device 214 are display devices for displaying the special figure, and are configured by 7-segment LEDs in this embodiment.

  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 special figure 1 hold lamp 218 and the special figure 2 hold lamp 220 are lamps for indicating the number of special figure variable games that are held (details will be described later). It is possible to hold up to (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 predetermined ball entrances, for example, a general prize opening 226, a general figure start opening 228, a special figure 1 start opening 230, a special figure 2 start opening 232, and a variable prize opening around the rendering device 206. 234 is provided.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 226 are arranged on the game board 200, and when a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 226 (wins in the general winning holes 226). In this case, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 10) 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 out to a player may be referred to as “rental ball”. They are called “spheres (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 left side of the game board 200 is used. One is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 226, the ball that has passed through the usual starting port 228 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the general map starting port 228, the pachinko machine 100 starts a general map variable game by the general map display device 210.

  In the present embodiment, only one special figure 1 starting port 230 is provided at the center of the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the special opening 1 starting port 230, a payout device 152, which will be described later, is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls are discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. At the same time, the special figure variable game by the special figure 1 display device 212 is started. Note that the ball that has entered the special figure 1 starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The special figure 2 starting port 232 is called an electric tulip (electrical chew). In the present embodiment, only one special opening 2 232 is disposed directly below the special figure 1 starting port 230. The special figure 2 starting port 232 includes a wing member 232a that can be opened and closed to the left and right. While the wing member 232a is closed, it is impossible to enter a sphere. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the blade member 232a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the special opening 2 232, 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. Then, the special figure variable game by the special figure 2 display device 214 is started. The ball that has entered the special figure 2 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 big winning opening or an attacker, and in the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 234 is arranged below the center of the game board 200. The variable winning opening 234 includes a door member 234a that can be freely opened and closed. When the door member 234a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball, and the special symbol display device stops and displays the big hit symbol when the special symbol variable game is won. In this case, the door member 234a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 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.

  Further, a plurality of disc-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 start 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.

  The 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, The outer rod 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the launcher 148 and are launched 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 a winning opening (general winning opening 226, variable winning opening 234) or start opening (Special Figure 1 Start Port 230, Special Figure 2 Start Port 232) Wins the Out Port 240 without winning any of the winning ports or start ports, or just passing through the normal start port 228 To do.

  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 or a shutter) 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 means are located 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 or a ball that has been picked up by a nail of the game board 200, and the passed ball passes to the special opening 1 230 in the center of the stage 244. A special route 244a is provided to facilitate entry.

  In this embodiment, the effect movable body 224 includes an upper arm portion 224a and a forearm portion 224b simulating the upper arm and forearm of a human right arm. 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. When the left door 246a and the right door 246b are closed, the shielding means shields the inner end portions thereof 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 made vaguely visible to the player, or the shoji part of the holes in the lattice is completely blocked (shielded), and the decorative symbol display device 208 behind is made completely invisible. Also good.

  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 The payout control unit 600 that mainly controls the game ball payout, the launch control unit 630 that controls the launch of the game ball, and the power supply control unit 660 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100 are configured. Yes.

  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 data temporarily. A RAM 308 for storing, an I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, a counter timer 312 for measuring time and the number of times, and a WDT 314 for monitoring an abnormality 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 316b 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 316a is received (this circuit includes two circuits). And a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor that detects a game ball passing through each start port, winning port, variable winning port, front frame door opening sensor, and inner frame opening sensor. And a sensor circuit 322 for receiving signals output from various sensors 320 including a lower plate full sensor and outputting a comparison result with an amplification result or a reference voltage to the counter circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302, and a predetermined symbol display device For example, a drive circuit 324 for performing display control of the special figure 1 display device 212 and the special figure 2 display device 214 and a predetermined symbol display device such as A drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the display device 210 and various status display units 328 (for example, a general map hold lamp 216, a special figure 1 hold lamp 218, a special figure 2 hold lamp 220, a high accuracy medium lamp 222, etc.) Drive circuit 330 for performing display control, and various solenoids 332 for opening and closing a predetermined movable member, for example, a blade member 232a of the special drawing 2 starting port 232, a door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234, and the like. A drive circuit 334 is connected.

  When the ball detection sensor 320 detects that the ball has won the special figure 1 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 at the timing of the counter corresponding to the special figure 1 starting port 230, and uses the latched value as a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the special figure 1 starting port 230. To remember. Similarly, when the counter circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that a ball has won the special figure 2 starting port 232, the counter circuit 318 latches the value corresponding to the timing of the counter corresponding to the special figure 2 starting port 232 at that timing. The obtained value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the special figure 2 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 the information output circuit 336. 100 game information (for example, game state) is output.

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 338 for monitoring the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power source control unit 660 to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 338 has a voltage value of the power source. When the voltage is less than a predetermined value (9 V in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 302.

  Further, 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, and the CPU 304 starts from the start signal output circuit 340. When a signal is input, game control is started (main control unit 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.

  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, A RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time and frequency are mounted. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 402 includes a sound source IC 416 for controlling the speaker 120 (and amplifier), a drive circuit 420 for controlling various lamps 418 (for example, the chance button lamp 138), and a shielding device 246. A drive circuit 432 for performing drive control, a shielding device sensor 430 that detects the current position of the shielding device 246, a chance button detection sensor 426 that detects pressing of the chance button 136, a shielding device sensor 430, and a chance button detection sensor A sensor circuit 428 that outputs a detection signal from 426 to the basic circuit 402, a ROM 406 for storing a control program and various effect data, and image data stored in the ROM 406 based on signals from the CPU 404, and the VRAM 436 are read out. Display images using the work area And VDP434 for displaying an image on the decorative pattern display apparatus 208 forms (Video Display Processor), is connected to. The ROM 406 may store the control program and various effect data in separate ROMs.

  Next, the second sub control unit 500 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives the control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 512 for measuring time and frequency. It is equipped with. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. In addition, a ROM 506 is provided in which a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, data for image display, and the like are stored.

  The basic circuit 502 includes a drive circuit 516 for controlling the drive of the effect movable body 224, an effect movable body sensor 424 that detects the current position of the effect movable body 224, and a detection signal from the effect movable body sensor 424. Is output to the basic circuit 502, a game board lamp drive circuit 530 for controlling the game board lamp 532, and a game table frame lamp drive for controlling the game table frame lamp 542 The circuit 540 is connected to a serial communication control circuit 520 that performs lighting control by serial communication between the game board lamp drive circuit 530 and the game stand frame lamp drive circuit 540.

  Next, the payout control unit 600, the launch control unit 630, and the power supply control 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 control unit 660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a DC voltage, converts it to 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 supply control 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 supply control 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.

  Next, using FIG. 4 (a) to FIG. 4 (e), the special figure 1 display device 212, the special figure 2 display device 214, and the decorative symbol display device 208 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed. Description will be made regarding the types of general maps that are stopped and displayed by the figure display device 210. Fig.4 (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 special figure 1 start opening 230, and the special figure 2 start opening 232 indicates that the ball has entered 2 The special figure 2 variable game is started on condition that the start sensor is detected. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the special figure 1 display device 212 performs, for example, “variable display of special figure 1” which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. . Further, when the special figure 2 variable game is started, the special figure 2 display device 214 repeats, for example, all 7 segments and all central segments are turned on "variable display of special figure 2". I do. These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display in the present embodiment. When the fluctuation time determined before the start of the fluctuation in FIG. 1 elapses, the special figure 1 display device 212 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 1 and the fluctuation time determined before the fluctuation starts in the special figure 2. After the elapse, the special figure 2 display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 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 fluctuation stop display referred to in the present embodiment, the stop symbol mode of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed after the "fluctuation display of special figure 1 or 2" is started. A series of displays until this is done 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. 4A shows ten types of special drawings from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure J” as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation stop display. In FIG. 4A, the white portions in the figure indicate the segment locations where the light is turned off, and the black portions indicate the location where the segments are turned on. “Special figure A” is a 15 round (15R) special jackpot symbol (big hit symbol 1), and “Special figure B” is a 15R jackpot symbol (big hit symbol 2). In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, determination of whether or not a big hit in the special figure variable game is made by lottery of hardware random numbers, and determination of whether or not a special big hit is made by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is the difference in whether the probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state having a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state, and a state having a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state. In addition, after the 15R special jackpot game ends and after the 15R jackpot game ends, the state shifts to an electric support state (sometimes referred to as a short time state). Although the electric support state will be described in detail later, the state that shifts to the electric support state is referred to as a normal high probability state, and the state that does not shift to the electric support state is referred to as a normal low probability state. 15R special jackpot symbol "Special Figure A" (Big Bonus Symbol 1) will be in a special figure high probability common figure high probability state after the jackpot game, "Special Figure B" (Big Bonus Symbol 2) which is the 15R jackpot symbol, It is a symbol that becomes a special probability low probability high probability state after a big hit game. These “special chart A” and “special chart B” are symbols with which the degree of advantage relative to the player is relatively large.

  "Special figure C" is a 2R jackpot symbol (big jackpot symbol 3) called sudden probability change, and is a symbol that becomes a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state after a big hit game. That is, “Special Figure C” is 2R compared to “Special Figure A” which is 15R. "Special figure D" is a 2R jackpot symbol (big jackpot symbol 4) called sudden time reduction, and is a symbol that becomes a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state after a big hit game. That is, “Special Figure D” is 2R compared to “Special Figure B” which is 15R. “Special figure E” is a 2R big hit symbol (hit big symbol 5) called hidden probability change, and is a symbol that becomes a special figure high probability normal figure low probability state after a big hit game. “Special figure F” is a 2R big hit symbol (big hit symbol 6) that is suddenly referred to as normal, and is a symbol that becomes a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state after the big hit game. These “special drawing E” and “special drawing F” are both 2R and are in a state in which they do not shift to the electric support state.

  “Special figure G” is the first small hit symbol (small hit symbol 1), and “Special figure H” is the second small bonus symbol (small hit symbol 2). It is a symbol that becomes a low probability state. The small hit here is equivalent to the big hit without 2R electric support. That is, “Special Figure G” and “Special Figure H” are in the same state as “Special Figure F”, but the effects displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 are different in both cases. By providing “G”, “Special Figure H”, and “Special Figure F”, the interest of the game is enhanced.

  In addition, “Special Figure I” is the first off symbol (out of symbol 1), and “Special Figure J” is the second off symbol (out of symbol 2), which has a relatively small advantage for the player. It is. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, symbols other than “Special Illustration A” are prepared as 15R special jackpot symbols, and the same applies to other symbols such as 15R jackpot symbols.

  FIG. 4B 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 special figure 1 starting port 230 or the special figure 2 starting port 232, that is, the ball has entered the special figure 1 starting port 230, or the special figure 2 Each of the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208 is provided on the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the start port 232. In the symbol display area, “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →. “Change design of symbols”.

  FIG. 4C shows an example of the fourth symbol. There are five types of symbols in the fourth embodiment, “fourth 1” to “fourth 5”. “Fourth 1” is a circular symbol, “Fourth 2” is a star symbol, “Fourth 3” is a triangular symbol, and “Fourth 4” is an X-shaped symbol. "4th 5" is a square pattern. “4th 5” is a change display symbol, which will be described in detail later. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the special figure 1 starting port 230 or the special figure 2 starting port 232, that is, the ball has entered the special figure 1 starting port 230, or the special figure 2 The 4th symbol display area 208e-1 for the special figure 1 of the 4th symbol display area 208e of the decorative symbol display device 208 on condition that the second entrance sensor has detected that a ball has entered the start opening 232 Or in the fourth symbol display area 208e-2 for special figure 2 in the order of “−” → “|” → “−” →... “−” → “|” → “−” →. Perform the “4th symbol variation display” to switch the display.

  FIG.4 (d) shows an example of the symbol combination of a some decoration symbol and a 4th symbol. When notifying 15R special jackpot of "Special Figure A" or 15R jackpot of "Special Figure B", a combination of symbols in which three same decorative symbols are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c (for example, "Decoration 1-Decoration 1"). (Decoration 1 ”,“ decoration 2—decoration 2—decoration 2 ”, etc.) are stopped and displayed, and the 4th symbol display area 208e-1 for the special symbol 1 or the 4th symbol for the special symbol 2 in the fourth symbol display area 208e. “Fourth 1” is stopped and displayed in the display area 208e-2. When the 15R special jackpot of “special drawing A” is explicitly notified, a combination of three symbols of the same odd number of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3” or “decoration 7—decoration 7”). -Decoration 7 "etc.) and" 4th 1 "are stopped and displayed.

  Also, the 2R big hit called “Sudden probability change” of “Special figure C”, the 2R big hit called “Sudden probability” of “Special figure D”, the 2R big hit called “Hidden probability change” of “Special figure E”, or “Special When the 2R jackpot called “normal” in FIG. F is suddenly notified, “decoration 1-decoration 2—decoration 3” and “fourth 2” are stopped and displayed. Further, when notifying the first small hit of “special drawing G” or the second small hit of “special drawing H”, “decoration 1-decoration 2-decoration 3” and “fourth 3” are stopped and displayed. To do. On the other hand, when notifying the first deviation of “Special Figure I” or the second deviation of “Special Figure J”, for example, “decoration 6—decoration 1—decoration 9” and “fourth 4” are stopped and displayed. .

  FIG. 4 (e) shows an example of a usual stop display symbol. In this embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes of “normal map A”, which is a winning symbol, and “general map B”, which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that the sphere has passed through the general start port 228, the general map display device 210 repeats the lighting of all seven segments and the lighting of one central 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 deviation of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG. 4E, the white portions in the figure indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on.

  Next, a data table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 (a) shows an example of the success / failure determination table, FIG. 5 (b) shows an example of the round number determination table at the time of winning the big hit, and FIG. 5 (c) shows an example of the probability variation flag determination table at the time of 15R big winning. FIG. 5D shows an example of the timer number determination table.

  The success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 5A indicates the type (low probability state or high probability state) of information stored in the gaming state storage area provided in the RAM 308 (hereinafter simply referred to as “gaming state”). Corresponding lottery data for big hits and lottery data for small hits used when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won at the first special figure start port 230 or the second special figure start port 232 It is the data table memorize | stored. The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses these pieces of information to determine whether the special figure variation game is won (big hit or small hit) or wrong (missed), that is, whether or not the game is successful. Note that the “gaming state” is information indicating a low probability state in which the special figure variable game is determined to be won with a predetermined low probability, and a high probability state in which the special figure variable game is determined to be a winning with a higher probability than the low probability. Hereinafter, these are simply referred to as “low probability state” and “high probability state”. Further, there is other information stored in the game state storage area, but this information is omitted.

  The big hit lottery data is used to determine the result of the special figure 1 variable game that is started when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the special figure 1 starting port 230 or the special figure 2 starting port 232. It is lottery data to be used. For example, when the gaming state is a low probability state, when the jackpot determination random number value acquired based on the winning of the ball at the special figure 1 starting port 230 is within the range of 10001 to 10187, the special figure 1 variable game Judged as a win (big hit). When the acquired big hit determination random number value is within the range of 10188 to 10842, it is determined that the special figure 1 variable game is won (small hit). On the other hand, when the acquired jackpot determination random value is a value other than 10001 to 10842, it is determined that the special figure 1 variable game is not properly selected.

  In the present embodiment, the possible numerical range of the jackpot determination random value is 0 to 65535 (the numerical range has a size of 65536). Since the numerical range indicated by the lottery data for big hits in the low probability state is 10001 to 10187 (the size of the numerical range is 187), the big hit winning probability of the special figure 1 variable game in the low probability state is about 1/350 (= 187/65536). Since the numerical range indicated by the lottery data for small hits in the low probability state is 10188-10842 (the size of the numerical range is 655), the probability of winning a small hit in the special figure 1 variable game in the low probability state is about 1/100. (= 655/65536).

  In addition, when the gaming state is in a low probability state, if the jackpot determination random number obtained based on the winning of the ball at the special figure 2 starting port 232 is within the range of 20001 to 20187, the special figure 2 variable game Judged as a win (big hit). Further, when the acquired big hit determination random number value is within a range of 20188-20487, it is determined that the special figure 2 variable game is won (small hit). On the other hand, when the acquired jackpot determination random number is a value other than 20001 to 20487, it is determined that the special figure 2 variable game is not properly selected.

  Since the numerical range indicated by the lottery data for big hits in the low probability state is 20001 to 20187 (the size of the numerical range is 187), the big hit winning probability of the special figure 2 variable game in the low probability state is about 1/350. (= 187/65536). Since the numerical range indicated by the lottery data for small hits in the low probability state is 20188-20487 (the size of the numerical range is 300), the probability of winning a small hit in the special figure 2 variable game in the low probability state is about 1/218. (= 300/65536).

  On the other hand, when the gaming state is a high probability state, when the jackpot determination random number obtained based on the winning of the ball in the special figure 1 starting port 230 is within the range of 30001 to 13310, the special figure 1 It is determined that the game is a winning game (big hit). Further, when the acquired jackpot determination random number value is within the range of 31131 to 1965, it is determined that the special figure 1 variable game is won (small hit). On the other hand, when the acquired jackpot determination random number value is a value other than 30001 to 1965, it is determined that the special figure 1 variable game is not properly selected.

  In addition, since the numerical range indicated by the jackpot lottery data in the high probability state is 30001 to 13310 (the numerical range is 1310), the jackpot winning probability of the special figure 1 variable game in the high probability state is about 1/50. (= 1310/65536). The numerical range indicated by the lottery data for small hits in the high probability state is 31313-1965 (the size of the numerical range is 655). Therefore, the probability of winning a small hit in the special figure 1 variable game in the high probability state is about 1/100. (= 655/65536).

  In addition, when the gaming state is a high probability state, if the jackpot determination random number obtained based on the winning of the ball at the special figure 2 starting port 232 is within the range of 40001 to 41310, the special figure 2 variable game Judged as a win (big hit). When the acquired big hit determination random number value is within the range of 41311-141610, it is determined that the special figure 2 variable game is won (small hit). On the other hand, when the acquired jackpot determination random number value is a value other than 40001 to 41610, it is determined that the special figure 2 variable game is not properly selected.

  Since the numerical range indicated by the big hit lottery data in the high probability state is 40001 to 41310 (the size of the numerical range is 1310), the jackpot winning probability of the special figure 2 variable game in the high probability state is about 1/50. (= 1310/65536). Since the numerical range indicated by the lottery data for small hits in the high probability state is 41311-141610 (the size of the numerical range is 300), the probability of winning a small hit in the special figure 2 variable game in the high probability state is about 1/218. (= 300/65536). In this way, the jackpot winning probability of the special figure variable game is set to be higher in the high probability state than in the low probability state. In addition, the winning probability for the small win in the special figure variable game is set so that the winning in the special figure 1 starting port 230 is higher than the winning in the special figure 2 starting port 232.

  The round number determination table shown in FIG. 5B is a data table that stores lottery data used when it is determined that the game is a jackpot as a result of the above jackpot determination. The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 refers to the round number determination table to determine whether to start the 15R jackpot game or the 2R jackpot game after the special figure variable game is finished. For example, if the obtained round number determination random number value is a value in the range of 0 to 49, the 15R big hit flag is set on and the 2R big hit flag is set off. On the other hand, if the obtained round number determination random number value is other than a numerical value of 0 to 49, the 15R big hit flag is set off and the 2R big hit flag is set on. In the present embodiment, the possible numerical range of the round number determining random number value is 0 to 99 (the numerical range has a size of 100). Since the numerical range indicated by the 15R big hit lottery data is 0 to 49 (the size of the numerical range is 50), the 15R big hit winning probability of the special figure variable game is about 50% (= 50/100).

  The probability variation flag determination table at the time of 15R big hit winning shown in FIG. 5C is a data table that stores lottery data for probability variation flag determination that is used when it is determined that the 15R big hit is determined as a result of the success / failure determination. The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 refers to the probability variation flag determination table at the time of winning the 15R big hit, and starts the 15R big hit game after the end of the special figure variable game or starts the 15R special big hit game Make a decision. For example, if the acquired random number for determining probability change flag is in the range of 0 to 63, the probability change flag is set to ON. When the probability variation flag is on, the 15R special big hit game is started. On the other hand, if the acquired random number for determining the probability variation flag is within the range of 64 to 127, the probability variation flag is set to OFF. When the probability variation flag is off, the 15R big hit game is started. In this embodiment, the range of numerical values that can be taken by the random number value for determining the probability variation flag is 0 to 127 (the size of the numerical range is 128). Therefore, the probability that the probability variation flag is set to ON, that is, the 15R special jackpot game is started. The probability is 50% (= 64/128).

  It should be noted that by referring to a special figure determination table (not shown) in addition to the tables of FIGS. 5A to 5C, the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 shown in FIG. Any of the symbols "" to "Special Figure J" is determined as the stop symbol.

  The timer number determination table shown in FIG. 5 (d) is a timer number indicating a variation time from when the special figure fluctuation display by the special figure 1 or special figure 2 display devices 212 and 214 is started until the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It is the data table which memorize | stored the lottery data used for the lottery for determining. The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 includes these information and the values of the 15R big hit flag and 2R big hit flag, the first small hit flag, the second small hit flag, the first miss flag, and the second miss flag. The timer number is determined based on the random number value for determining the special figure timer number. In the present embodiment, the possible numerical range of the special figure timer number determining random number value is 0 to 65535 (the numerical range has a size of 65536).

  When the determination result is out of place, the special symbol I or special symbol J is stopped and displayed, but the special symbol variation time until each symbol is stopped is shown by the timer number shown in FIG. Based on the range of the timer random number in the “out of” item of the determination table, one of four types of timer numbers, timer 1 to timer 4, is determined. The range of the timer random number determined by the timer 1 having a fluctuation time of 5 seconds (s) is 0 to 60235 (the numerical value range is 60236). Therefore, the probability that the timer number is determined to be timer 1 is about 91.9% (= 60236/65536). Also, since the range of the timer random number determined by the timer 2 having a variation time of 10 seconds is 60236 to 64485 (the numerical value range is 4250), the probability that the timer number is determined by the timer 2 is about 6.5. % (= 4250/65536). In addition, since the range of the timer random number determined by the timer 3 having a variation time of 20 seconds is 64486 to 65285 (the numerical range has a size of 800), the probability that the timer number is determined by the timer 3 is about 1.2. % (= 800/65536). In addition, since the range of the timer random number determined by the timer 4 whose variation time is 40 seconds is 65286 to 65535 (the numerical range is 250), the probability that the timer number is determined by the timer 4 is about 0.4. % (= 250/65536).

  On the other hand, when the success / failure determination type is 15R jackpot, the stop symbol form of special symbol A or special symbol B is stopped and displayed, but the special symbol variation time until each symbol is stopped is shown in FIG. Is determined as one of four types of timer numbers, timer 2 to timer 5, based on the range of the timer random number in the item “15R big hit” in the timer number determination table shown in FIG. The range of the timer random number determined by the timer 2 having a variation time of 10 seconds is 0 to 15535 (the numerical range has a size of 15536). Therefore, the probability that the timer number is determined as the timer 2 is about 23.7% (= 15536/65536). In addition, since the range of the timer random number determined by the timer 3 whose variation time is 20 seconds is 15536 to 24535 (the numerical range is 9000), the probability that the timer number is determined by the timer 2 is about 13.7. % (= 9000/65536). Also, since the range of the timer random number determined by the timer 4 having a variation time of 40 seconds is 24536 to 62535 (the numerical range is 38000), the probability that the timer number is determined by the timer 4 is about 58.0. % (= 38000/65536). In addition, since the range of the timer random number determined by the timer 5 having a fluctuation time of 50 seconds is 62536 to 65535 (the numerical range is 3000), the probability that the timer number is determined by the timer 5 is about 4.6. % (= 3000/65536).

  In addition, when the success / failure determination type is 2R big hit or small hit, one of the stop symbol forms of special figure C, special figure D, special figure E, special figure F, special figure G, special figure H is stopped and displayed. However, as shown in the item “2R big hit or small hit” in the timer number decision table in FIG. Is done.

  Next, a data table stored in the ROM 406 of the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 9.

  FIG. 6A shows an example of a variation number selection table used when the success / failure determination type is out of place, and FIG. 6B shows an example of a variation number selection table used when the success / failure determination type is 15R big hit. FIG. 6C shows an example of a variation number selection table used when the success / failure determination type is 2R big hit or small hit.

  The variation number selection table shown in FIGS. 6A to 6C is a data table for determining the effect display mode in the decorative symbol display device 208. The timer number and the probability variation flag value (in the case of 15R big hit) And is used to determine the variation number based on the random number for variation determination. In the “variation mode” column of the variation number selection table, the variation mode corresponding to the variation number is described for reference. For example, when variation 11 is selected as the variation number, the variation described later will be described. When the display control of the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed in the mode “long reach” and the variation 19 is selected, the display control of the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed in the variation mode “full rotation reach” described later. ing.

  For example, when the determination result is out of date and the timer number is timer 1, the variation number selection table shown in FIG. In this case, since the numerical range of the random number for variation determination corresponding to timer number = timer 1 is 0 to 127 (the numerical range has a size of 128), the variation number has a probability of 100% (= 128/128). That is, the variation 1 is selected regardless of the obtained variation determining random number value, and information indicating that the selection result is the variation 1 is stored in the variation number storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  Further, when the success / failure determination type is 15R big hit, the timer number is timer 2, and the probability variation flag is OFF, the variation number selection table shown in FIG. In this case, the numerical range of the random number for variation determination corresponding to timer number = timer 2 and probability variation flag = off is 0 to 47 (the numerical range is 48) and 48 to 127 (the numerical range is 80). There are two types. If the obtained random number for determination of variation is within the range of 0 to 47, variation 6 is selected as the variation number, and if it is within the range of 48 to 127, variation 7 is selected as the variation number. Since the variation determination random number range in which the variation 6 is selected is 0 to 47 (the numerical range has a size of 48), the probability that the variation 6 is selected as the variation number is approximately 37.5% (= 48/128). ). Since the variation determining random number range in which the variation 7 is selected is 48 to 127 (the numerical range has a size of 80), the probability that the variation 7 is selected as the variation number is approximately 62.5% (= 80/128). ).

  Further, when the success / failure determination type is 2R big hit or small hit, the change 21 is selected with a probability of 100% regardless of the obtained change determination random value as shown in the change number selection table of FIG. 6C. .

  Next, each variation mode (effect display) performed by the decorative symbol display device 208 during the special symbol variation game of the pachinko machine 100 will be briefly described. Variations by the decorative symbol display device 208 can be broadly divided into two types, with no reach and with reach, and with reach, normal reach, long reach, normal reverse reach, double line reach, triple line reach, special multi-line reach, normal There are nine types: re-variable reach, full turn reach, and special full turn reach. Here, the reach (normal reach) generally stops and displays a decorative symbol in which two symbol display areas (for example, left and right symbol display areas 208a and 208c) are equal, and the remaining one symbol display area (for example, a middle symbol display area 208b). ) Is variably displayed, that is, if the symbol display area that is variably displayed stops displaying a specific symbol (the symbol that is the same as the symbol display area that is stopped), the jackpot or special jackpot is notified. It is a state that becomes. In addition, as in the present embodiment, this normal reach and those that improve the effect of production by adding special fluctuation display to the normal reach (long reach, normal reverse reach, etc.) may be referred to as reach. However, only those obtained by adding special variation display to normal reach may be referred to as reach.

  Without reach, after the decorative symbols in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c are variably displayed, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the order of the left symbol display area 208a, the right symbol display area 208c, and the middle symbol display area 208b. In the present embodiment, in the effect display without reach, the combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed is not a jackpot or special jackpot symbol combination.

  In the normal reach, after the decorative symbols equal to the left and right symbol display areas 208a and 208c are stopped and displayed, only the decorative symbols in the middle symbol display area 208b are variably displayed, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the decorative symbols in the middle symbol display area 208b are stopped and displayed. Let The long reach is characterized in that the display of variation of the decorative symbols in the middle symbol display area 208b is continued for a longer time than the normal reach. In the normal reverse reach, after the decorative symbols equal to the left and right symbol display areas 208a and 208c are stopped and displayed, only the decorative symbols in the middle symbol display area 208b are variably displayed. Different decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle symbol display area 208b (a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed in the left middle and right symbol display areas 208a to 208c is referred to as a “temporary stop symbol combination”. After stopping the decorative symbol to display “combination of” is referred to as “temporary stop”), the middle symbol display area 208b is again displayed in a variable manner, and then the decorative symbol equal to the left and right symbol display areas 208a and 208c is displayed. Is stopped and displayed in the middle symbol display area 208b.

  In the double line reach, after the decorative symbols equal to the left and right symbol display areas 208a and 208c are stopped, only the decorative symbols in the middle symbol display area 208b are continuously displayed. The player has a sense of expectation that if the display of the left and right symbol display areas 208a and 208c is changed so as to be displayed in a row and one of these two types of symbols stops in the middle symbol display area 208b, the player will win a big hit. After performing the effect to be displayed, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the middle symbol display area 208b. Then, after a predetermined variation time has elapsed from the start of the variation display, the left and right symbol display areas 208a and 208c are returned to the stop display of one decorative symbol.

  The triple line reach continues the variable display only for the decorative symbols in the middle symbol display region 208b after the decorative symbols equal to the left and right symbol display regions 208a and 208c are stopped and displays three types of decorative symbols up and down after a predetermined time. The player has a sense of expectation that if the display of the left and right symbol display areas 208a and 208c is changed so that one of the three types of symbols stops in the middle symbol display area 208b, it will be a big hit. After performing the effect to be displayed, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the middle symbol display area 208b. Then, after a predetermined variation time has elapsed from the start of the variation display, the left and right symbol display areas 208a and 208c are returned to the stop display of one decorative symbol.

  The special multi-line reach continues the variable display only for the decorative symbols in the middle symbol display area 208b even after the decorative symbols equal to the left and right symbol display areas 208a and 208c are stopped, and displays all kinds of decorative symbols after a predetermined time has elapsed. The display of the left and right symbol display areas 208a and 208c is changed so that the upper and lower four columns are displayed in two columns on the left and right sides, and the player has a sense of expectation that even if any decorative symbol stops in the middle symbol display area 208b After the effect to be held, one decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle symbol display area 208b. Then, after a predetermined variation time has elapsed from the start of variation display, the left and right symbol display areas 208a and 208c are returned to the stop display of one decorative symbol so that the combination of symbols is a big hit.

  In the normal re-variation reach, after the decorative symbols equal to the left and right symbol display areas 208a and 208c are stopped and displayed, only the decorative symbols in the middle symbol display area 208b are continuously displayed, and the decorative symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed after a predetermined time. After temporarily stopping display (displaying “temporary stop symbol combination” by “temporary stop”) in the middle symbol display area 208b, the decorative symbols in all the symbol display areas 208a to 208c are displayed in a variable manner again. Then, the decorative symbol of the combination that is a special jackpot is stopped and displayed.

  In the full rotation reach, after the decorative symbols of all the symbol display areas 208a to 208c are variably displayed, the effect of stopping and displaying the decorative symbol of the combination that is the big hit is performed a predetermined number of times, and then the decoration of the combination that is the big hit Stop displaying symbols.

  The special full rotation reach is a special jackpot after performing the effect of stopping and displaying the decorative symbols of the combination that will be a special jackpot after variably displaying the decorative symbols in all the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. Stop displaying the decorative pattern of the combination.

  Normal reach (shake) causes the decorative symbols equal to the left and right symbol display areas 208a and 208c to be stopped and displayed, and further, only the decorative symbols in the middle symbol display area 208b are variably displayed in a state in which those stopped symbols are fluctuated in the vertical direction. Then, after the predetermined time has elapsed, the decorative symbols in the middle symbol display area 208b are stopped and displayed, and all the stopped symbols are fluctuated for a predetermined time (also referred to as “temporary stop symbol combination”, and the fluctuation variation state is “temporarily stopped”. Call). Next, the fluctuation variation is stopped, and the same decorative design as that at the time of fluctuation fluctuation is stopped and displayed.

  The long reach (sway) is characterized in that the display of the decorative symbols in the middle symbol display area 208b is continuously displayed for a longer time than the normal reach (sway). Double line reach (sway) is a normal double line reach with the addition of fluctuations. Triple line reach (sway) is a normal triple double line reach with added swing fluctuations. Of course, it is also possible to add fluctuation to the fluctuation display of the decorative design without reach.

  7 to 9 show combinations of temporary stop symbols to be temporarily stopped by the decorative symbol display device 208 and combinations of stop symbols to be stop-displayed based on the variation number determined using FIG. 6 and the range of random numbers for symbol determination. An example of a stop symbol combination selection table for selection is shown. The temporary stop symbol combination indicates a temporary stop symbol combination that temporarily stops before the symbol becomes the stop symbol combination, and the stop symbol combination indicates the stop symbol combination that is finally stopped. Is shown.

  FIG. 7 (a) shows an example of a stop symbol combination selection table for selecting the type of decoration symbol combination to be stopped when the variation number is variation 1 and the success / failure determination type is off. “Variation 1” means no reach and no temporary stop. FIG. 7B shows an example of a stop symbol combination selection table for selecting the type of decoration symbol combination to be stopped when the variation number is variation 2 to variation 5 and the result determination type is off. “Variation 2” is normal reach (vibration), “Variation 3” is long reach (vibration), “Variation 4” is double line reach (vibration), and “Variation 5” is triple line reach (vibration). It is.

  FIG. 7C shows a stop symbol for selecting the type of combination of decorative symbols to be stopped when the variation number is variation 6, 10, 13, 14, 18 and the success / failure determination type is 15R big hit and the probability variation flag is OFF. An example of a combination selection table is shown. “Variation 6” is normal reach, “Variation 10” is long reach, “Variation 13” is double line reach, “Variation 14” is triple line reach, “Variation 18” is full rotation reach. is there. Neither is temporarily stopped. FIG. 7D shows an example of a stop symbol combination selection table for selecting a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped when the variation number is variation 7, the success / failure determination type is 15R big hit and the probability variation flag is OFF. Yes. “Variation 7” is the normal reverse reach. FIG. 8A shows an example of a stop symbol combination selection table for selecting a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped when the variation number is variation 9, the success / failure determination type is 15R big hit, and the probability variation flag is ON. Yes. “Variation 9” is the normal reverse reach. FIG. 8B shows stop symbol combination selection for selecting the type of decoration symbol combination to be stopped when the variation number is variation 11, 15, 16, 19 and the success / failure determination type is 15R big hit and the probability variation flag is on. An example of a table is shown. “Variation 11” is a long reach, “Variation 15” is a double line reach, “Variation 16” is a triple line reach, and “Variation 19” is a full rotation reach. In both cases, a temporary stop is performed. FIG. 8C shows a stop symbol combination selection table for selecting the type of decoration symbol combination to be stopped when the variation number is variation 8, 17, 20 and the success / failure determination type is 15R big hit and the probability variation flag is on. An example is shown. “Variation 8” is a normal reach, “Variation 17” is a special multi-line reach, and “Variation 20” is a special full rotation reach. Neither is temporarily stopped. FIG. 8D shows an example of a stop symbol combination selection table for selecting a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped when the variation number is variation 12, the success / failure determination type is 15R big hit and the probability variation flag is on. Yes. “Variation 12” is a normal re-variation reach.

  FIG. 9A shows an example of a stop symbol combination selection table for selecting a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped when the variation number is variation 21 and the success / failure determination type is 2R big hit or small hit. “Variation 21” is a normal re-variation reach.

  The sub-control unit 400 acquires a random number value for symbol determination from a predetermined area in the RAM 406. For example, when the variation number is variation 6, refer to the stop symbol combination selection table shown in FIG. To do. In this case, the numerical range of the random number for design determination corresponding to the variation 6 is 0 to 25 (the size of the numerical range is 26), 26 to 51 (the size of the numerical range is 26), 52 to 77 (the numerical range). There are five types, 26), 78-102 (numerical range size is 25), and 103-127 (numerical range size is 25). “Decoration 2—decoration 2—decoration 2”, “decoration 4—decoration 4—decoration 4”, “decoration 6—decoration 6—decoration 6”, “decoration 8—decoration 8—decoration 8”, or “ One of “decoration 10—decoration 10—decoration 10” is selected.

  FIG. 9B shows a stop symbol selection table of the fourth symbol. When the stop symbol stopped and displayed on the special figure 1, 2 display devices 212, 214 is special figure A or special figure B, "fourth 1" is selected as the stop symbol of the fourth figure, and the special figure C, In the case of special figure D, special figure E or special figure F, “fourth 2” is selected, and in the case of special figure G or special figure H, “fourth third” is selected. In this case, “fourth 4” is selected.

  FIG. 9C shows a combination of symbols for change display. As will be described in detail later, in the variation display of the decorative symbol and the fourth symbol associated with the special symbol variation game of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, before the next symbol variation stop display is started, the stop display is definitely stopped. The symbol pattern is replaced with the symbol pattern shown in FIG. 9C for display. In FIG. 9C, as an example, the decoration 7 is stopped in the left symbol display area 208a, the decoration 8 is stopped in the middle symbol display area 208b, the decoration 9 is stopped in the right symbol display area 208c, and the fourth 5 is displayed in the fourth symbol display area. It is a symbol combination to be stopped and displayed. In addition, you may determine the combination of the symbol displayed after a change by lottery etc. for every change. However, the processing load can be reduced by determining in advance.

  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 is input executes a main control unit main process shown in FIG.

  In step S101, initial setting 1 is performed. In the initial setting 1, the stack initial value is set to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304 (temporary setting), the interrupt mask is set, the I / O 310 is initialized, the various variables stored in the RAM 308 are initialized, and the WDT 314 is set. Allow operation, set initial values, etc. In the present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 milliseconds (ms) is set in WDT 314 as an initial value.

  In step S103 subsequent to step S101, the value of the counter of WDT 314 is cleared, and the time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted. In step S105 subsequent to step S103, whether or not the low voltage signal is ON, that is, the voltage value of the power supply that the voltage monitoring circuit 338 supplies from the power supply control unit 660 to the main control unit 300 is a predetermined value. It is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased when the voltage is less than (9 V in this embodiment). Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply is cut off), the process returns to step S103, and when the low voltage signal is off (when the CPU 304 does not detect that the power supply is cut off), the step is performed. The process proceeds to S107. Even when the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step S103, and step S105 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

  In step S107, initial setting 2 is performed. In the 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, a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, a second output port, etc.) 1) a process of outputting a clear signal from the output port 1), a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like.

  In step S109 subsequent to step S107, it is determined whether or not the state before power interruption (before power interruption) is restored. If the state before power interruption is not restored (the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is changed). In the case of initializing), the process proceeds to initialization processing (step S113). Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when a store clerk or the like of an amusement store operates the RWM clear switch 180 provided on the power supply board is turned on (indicates that there has been an operation). That is, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear is necessary. If the RAM clear signal is on (when the RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to step S113 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 S113 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). When the checksum result is a specific value (eg, 0) (when the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step S111 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 S113 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 S113.

  In step S111, 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 S115) 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. 3 is provided with a transmission information storage area. In step S111, 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-off, and is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300 described later.

  In step S113, 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 S113) of the main control unit 300 has been performed, and in the same way as the power recovery command, in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300, 1 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400.

  In step S115 subsequent to step S1113, after setting for prohibition of interruption, a basic random number initial value update process is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, when it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit or not, the number of rounds in the special figure variable game, the probability change flag, or the electric support state after the big hit game is determined together with the special figure. Initial number of special figure random value counters that generate random numbers for special figures (random number for round number determination, random number for probability change flag determination, random number for power support state transition) used for lottery to determine stop symbol Update the value. In addition, the initial value of the universal winning random number counter that generates the common winning random number used for determining whether or not the normal floating game is successful is updated. The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a special-purpose random number counter group and a regular winning random value counter. In step S115, these initial counter values are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as the round number determination random number value is 0 to 99, any value from 0 to 99 is obtained from the initial value generation random number counter provided in the RAM 308, and the round number determination random value counter Update the initial value. The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step S115 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period.

  Next, a 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 S201, a timer interrupt start process 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 S203 subsequent to step S201, WDT is set so that the count value of WDT 314 exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) and no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect processing abnormality). It is restarted periodically (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms, which is the main controller timer interrupt period).

  In step S205 subsequent to step S203, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals 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 are input via the input port of the I / O 310. The input is monitored for the presence or absence of a detection signal, and stored in a signal state storage area provided for each of the various sensors 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 signals of the respective sphere detection sensors detected this time are stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  Further, in step S205, the information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the above-mentioned 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 step S205, 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. 3 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 step S205, information on the presence or 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). If there is a match with the general winning opening 226, the variable winning opening 234, the special figure 1 starting opening 230, and the special figure 2 starting opening 232, or the normal figure starting opening 228 is passed. Judge that there was. In other words, it is determined that a prize has been awarded to the winning ports 226 and 234 and the starting ports 230, 232, and 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 S207 and step S209 following step S205, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the special figure random value counter group initial value and the normal winning random number counter initial value performed in step S115 are updated, and then the main control unit The special figure random number counters used in 300 and the regular winning random number counter are updated. For example, if the possible value range of the round number determination random number value is 0 to 99, the value is acquired from the round number determination random number counter provided in the RAM 308 to generate the round number determination random value. After adding 1 to the value, it is stored in the original round number determination random number counter. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 100, 0 is stored in the original round number determination random number counter. Also, as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, if it is determined that the round number determining random value counter is making a round, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to the round number determining random value counter is acquired. And set to the round number determination random number counter. For example, a value obtained from a random number counter for determining the number of rounds that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 99, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the obtained value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. When the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), a value is obtained as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the round number determination random value counter, and the round number determination random value counter In addition to setting, the initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the round number determination random value counter has made one round next.
In addition to the initial value storage area for determining that the round number determination random number counter has made one round next time, other special figure random number counters and the regular winning random number counters have made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 308 for determining whether or not this has occurred. The special figure random value counter group may be provided with a counter for acquiring the random value for special figure 1 and a counter for acquiring the random value for special figure 2 or the same counter. May be used.

  In step S211 following step S209, 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. Specifically, the initial value of the special figure timer number determining random value counter for generating the special figure timer number determining random value for determining the symbol changing time in the special figure changing game is updated. In addition, the initial value of the random number counter for determining the general-purpose timer number for generating the random number value for determining the general-purpose timer number for determining the symbol variation time in the general-purpose variable game is updated.

  In step S213 following step S211, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, the time for displaying and changing the symbol on the special symbol display device 212 and the time for displaying and changing the symbol on the special symbol display device 212 are counted. Special figure 1 display symbol update timer, Special figure 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the special figure 2 display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time, a predetermined time Various timers including a timer for counting the closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step S215 subsequent to step S213, a winning opening counter updating process is performed. In this winning opening counter updating process, when winning holes 226, 234 and starting holes 230, 232, 228 are won, the RAM 308 stores the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning hole or for each starting hole. The value is read out, 1 is added, and the original prize ball number storage area is set.

  In step S217 following step S215, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the special figure 1 starting port 230, the special figure 2 starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228 and the variable winning port 234. Here, the determination is made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S205.

  When the special figure 1 starting port 230 is won and the corresponding special figure 1 holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full (in this example, the holding number 4 is full), the counter circuit (hardware Random number circuit) 318 obtains a jackpot determination random number value generated by performing predetermined processing on a value stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the start port 230 of the special figure 318, and is provided in the RAM 308. The special figure random value is acquired from the figure random value counter group and stored in the special figure 1 random value storage area in the order of acquisition. A set of jackpot determination random value and special figure random value in the special figure 1 random value storage area (hereinafter abbreviated as "special figure 1 random value set") is stored in the special figure 1 reserved number storage area. The same number as the number of the reserved figure 1 is stored. In the special figure 1 random value storage area, each time the special figure 1 holding number decreases, the data of the special figure 1 random value set with the highest (first) holding order is erased and the remaining special figure Processing is performed so that the hold order of data of a set of one random value is incremented by one. Each time the special figure 1 holding number increases by one, the new special figure 1 random value set data is added to the next holding order of the special figure 1 random value set data having the lowest (last) holding order. Written.

  If there is a winning at the special figure 2 starting port 232 and the corresponding special figure 2 holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full (in this example, the holding number 4 is full), the counter circuit 318 Special figure random number counter for special figure provided in RAM 308 as well as obtaining a big hit determination random value generated by applying predetermined processing to the value stored in the built-in counter value storage register corresponding to special figure 2 starting port 232 The random number value for special figure is acquired from and stored in the special figure 2 random value storage area in the order of acquisition. A set of the jackpot determination random value and the special figure random value in the special figure 2 random value storage area (hereinafter abbreviated as "special figure 2 random value set") is stored in the special figure 2 reserved number storage area. The same number as the number of reserved figures 2 is stored. In the special figure 2 random value storage area, each time the special figure 2 holding number decreases, the data of the special figure 2 random value pair with the highest holding order is deleted, and the remaining special figure 2 random value Processing is performed so that the holding order of the set of data is incremented by one. Each time the special figure 2 holding number increases by one, the new special figure 2 random value set data is written in the next holding order of the special figure 2 random value set data having the lowest holding order.

  If there is a winning at the general figure starting port 228 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is acquired from the random number counter for generating the normal figure winning random number value as the normal figure winning random number value. Stored in the random number storage area. When there is a winning at the variable winning opening 234, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 234 is stored in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening.

  In step S219 following step S217, a payout request number transmission process is performed. Note that the output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 are composed of, for example, 1 byte, strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 6 Power-on information (if turned on, indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), bits 4-5 indicate the current processing type for encryption (0-3), and bits 0-3 indicate encryption The number of payout requests after processing is shown.

  In step S221 following step S219, a normal state update process is performed. This normal state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the normal state. For example, in the general diagram state update process in the middle of the normal map change display (the value of the above-mentioned general map display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7 segment LED constituting the general map display device 210 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the general map display device 210 performs normal variable display (normal map variable game).

  Also, in the normal state update process at the timing when the normal symbol change display time has elapsed (the timing at which the value of the general symbol display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), if the hit flag is on, the hit symbol is displayed. When the 7-segment LED constituting the general-purpose display device 210 is turned on / off, and the hit flag is off, the general-purpose display device 210 is configured so that the display pattern of the off symbol is displayed. 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 general symbol display device 210 determines the symbol of either the winning symbol (the common symbol A shown in FIG. 4C) or the off symbol (the common symbol B shown in FIG. 4C). 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, for 500 ms). 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 normal operation is set in the setting area, and a predetermined open period (for example, 2 seconds), a solenoid for driving to open / close the blade member 232a of the special opening 2 232 (a part of various solenoids 332), A signal for holding 232a in the open state is output, 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. In addition, if the result of the usual figure variation game is out of place, the usual figure out flag is turned on as will be described later. When the usual figure off flag is on, even in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the above-mentioned predetermined stop display period ends (when the value of the usual figure stop time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, normal operation inactive is set. In the general state update process in the case where the general map is not operating, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S223.

  In step S223, 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 special map 2 start port 232 is not performed (the state of the general map is inactive), and the number of the general map variable games that are on hold If the number is 1 or more, whether or not to win the result of the floating figure game based on the random number lottery based on the random number value stored in the above-mentioned common random number value storage area A hit determination to be determined is performed, and in the case of winning, a hit flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON. In the case of unsuccessful election, the flag for the usual figure is set to OFF. In addition, regardless of the result of the hit determination, the value of the above-described random number value counter for determining the general timer number is acquired as the random number value for determining the general timer number, and based on the acquired random number value for determining the general timer number. One of the plurality of variable times is selected as a time for displaying the general map on the general map display device 210, and this variable display time is set as a general map variable display time in the RAM 308. To remember. 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.

  In step S225 following step S223, a special figure 2 state update process is performed. The special figure 2 state update process will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of the special figure 2 state update process. First, in step S1001, the main control unit 300 determines whether or not the state of the special figure 2 (hereinafter abbreviated as the special figure 2 state) is “stopped”, and the special figure 2 state is “stopped”. In this case, in step S1003, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure 2 reservation number stored in the special figure 2 reservation number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is greater than zero. If the special figure 2 hold number is 0, the special figure 2 state update process is terminated and the process returns to the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  If the value of the special figure 2 hold number is larger than 0, a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the value of the special figure 2 hold number is stored again in the special figure 2 hold number storage area in step S1005. At the same time, the blinking of the special figure 2 holding lamp 220 is controlled. For example, if the four LEDs of the special figure 2 holding lamp 220 in FIG. 2 are LED numbers 1-4 in order from the left to the right in the figure, the LEDs corresponding to the number of the special figure 2 held are red, for example, in order from the smallest LED number. Turn on and turn off the others.

  Next, the main control unit 300 sets the special figure 2 state to “fluctuating” in step S1007. Next, in step S1009, the main control unit 300 sets the special figure 2 display symbol update timer stored in the special figure 2 display symbol update timer storage area based on the selected timer number. The main control unit 300 performs lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns on and off the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure 2 display device 214. Next, in step S1011, the main control unit 300 sets predetermined transmission information (a command including a result of determination and a timer number) indicating that the rotation start setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233). In addition, after the predetermined transmission information is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area described above, the special figure 2 state update process is terminated and the process returns to the main control unit timer interrupt process.

If the special figure 2 state is not “stopped” in step S1001, the main control unit 300 executes step S1013 to determine whether or not the special figure 2 state is “fluctuating”. If it is “changing”, in step S1015, the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the value of the special symbol 2 display symbol update timer is stored again in the special symbol 2 display symbol update timer storage area.
Next, the main control unit 300 determines in step S1017 whether or not the value of the special figure 2 display symbol update timer is zero. If the value of the special figure 2 display symbol update timer is not 0, the special figure 2 state update process is terminated and the process returns to the main control unit timer interrupt process. The special figure 2 display device 214 performs the special figure 2 variable display (special figure 2 variable game).

  When the value of the special figure 2 display symbol update timer is 0, the main control unit 300, in step S1019, provides the special figure 2 provided in the RAM 308 to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, for 500 ms). Information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the stop time management timer. 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.

  Next, in step S1021, the main control unit 300 sets a symbol display based on the determination result. The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 includes a 15R big hit flag, a 2R big hit flag, a first small hit flag, a second small hit flag, a first off flag, a second off flag, a special figure probability fluctuation flag, and a general figure probability fluctuation. Each flag is prepared. 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 also on and the ordinary figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure A, 15R jackpot flag shown in FIG. 4A is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, and the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on. When the special figure B, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and the general figure probability fluctuation flag is also on, the special figure C, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, When the probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure D, 2R jackpot flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and when the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure E, 2R jackpot flag is on, special chart Probability flag is off, normal When the rate fluctuation flag is also off, the special figure F, when the first small hit flag is on, the special figure G, when the second small hit flag is on, the special figure H, and the first off flag are on. In this case, the 7 segment LED constituting the special figure 2 display device 214 is controlled to be turned on / off so that the special figure I is turned on and the special figure J is turned on when the special flag I is turned on. Is set to indicate that the special figure 2 stop display is in progress.

  By performing this control, the special figure 2 display device 214 has a 15R special jackpot symbol (special figure A), a 15R big jackpot symbol (special figure B), a sudden probability variation symbol (special figure C), and a sudden short time symbol (special figure D). ), Hidden probability variation (special E), sudden normal (special F), first small hit (special G), second small hit (special H), first off symbol (special I) ) And the second off-set symbol (special symbol J).

  Also, if the electric support number stored in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, the subtraction result is changed from 1 to 0. In this case, if the special figure probability is not changing (details will be described later), the electric support flag is turned off. Furthermore, the electric support flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Further, the special transmission information indicating that the rotation stop setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the design for stopping the variable display is shown in FIG. The special figure 2 identification information indicating the presence 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.

  Next, the main control unit 300 sets transmission of a change stop command in step S1023. Next, in step S1025, the main control unit 300 sets the special figure 2 state to “status display being determined”, ends the special figure 2 state update process, and returns to the main control part timer interrupt process.

  If the special figure 2 state is not “fluctuating” in step S1013, the main control unit 300 determines in step S1027 whether or not the special figure 2 state is “confirming state display”. If “display is being determined”, the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the value of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in step S1029 is stored again in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer.

  Next, the main control unit 300 determines whether or not the value of the special figure 2 stop time management timer stored in the special figure 2 stop time management timer storage area in step S1031 is zero. When the value of the special figure 2 stop time management timer is not 0, the main control unit 300 ends the special figure 2 state update process and returns to the main control part timer interrupt process.

  When the value of the special figure 2 stop time management timer is 0, the main control unit 300 determines in step S1033 whether or not the determination result is other than “out of”. If the result of the special figure 2 variable game is out of order, the out-of-game flag is turned on. When the miss flag is on, the main control unit 300 sets the special figure 2 state in the setting area of the RAM 308 at the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0 (step S1037). After setting to “stopped” (inactive), the special figure 2 state update process is terminated and the process returns to the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  If the determination result is other than “out of”, the main control unit 300 sets the special figure 2 state to “operating special electric power” in step S1035, and a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, decoration Information indicating the winning effect period is stored in the storage area of the special figure 2 waiting time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to wait for a period during which an image for notifying the player that the jackpot is to be started by the symbol display device 208 is displayed. Set. In addition, after the predetermined transmission information indicating that the winning effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area, the special figure 2 state update process is terminated and the main process is ended. Return to control unit timer interrupt processing.

  If it is determined in step S1027 that the special figure 2 state is not “status display being determined”, the main control unit 300 executes step S1039 to determine whether or not the special figure 2 state is “active in special charge”. If the special figure 2 state is not “operating special electric power”, the main control unit 300 ends the special figure 2 state update process and returns to the main control part timer interruption process.

In step S1039, when the special figure 2 state is “special electric power in operation”, the main control unit 300 executes a big hit operation based on the display symbol in step S1041.
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 at the variable winning opening 234, the door is connected to a solenoid for opening / closing the door member 234a of the variable winning opening 234 (a part of various solenoids 332). A signal for holding the member 234a in the opened state is output, and information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening release setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  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 234a in a closed state is output to a solenoid for opening / closing the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234 (a part of various solenoids 332), and a door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308 is used. Information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In addition, the opening / closing control of the door member is repeated a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 15 rounds or 2 rounds), and in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the end timing, a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds) In other words, the effect standby period is stored in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to set to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player that the big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is to be ended is displayed. Set the information indicating. Also, if the ordinary probability fluctuation flag is set to ON, the number of times of electric support (for example, 100 times) is set in the electric support number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 simultaneously with the end of the big hit game, and the RAM 308 Turn on the electric support flag provided in. If the usual probability fluctuation flag is set to OFF, the power support count is not set in the power support count storage section, and the power support flag is not turned ON. Here, the electric support state means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. When this electric support flag is set to ON, it is in a normal figure high probability (normal figure certain change) state. There is a higher probability of hitting in the general-game variable game in the high-probability state than in the normal-game low-probability state. In addition, in the normal figure high probability state, the change time of the general figure variable game and the change time of the special figure variable game are shorter than the normal figure low probability state (short general figure change). Furthermore, in the normal high probability state, compared to the normal low probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 232a of the special drawing 2 starting port 232 is likely to be longer (electrical chew extension). In addition, the pair of blade members 232a are more likely to open in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. The control state due to the universal figure change, the universal figure change, and the electric Chu extension is collectively referred to as an electric support (starting prize winning support by electric tulip) state.

Further, as described above, the electric support flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the big hit game. This is because, if the game is in a high probability state during a big hit game, a large number of game balls will be placed in the special figure 2 starting port 232 until a predetermined number of game balls enter the variable prize opening 234 during the big hit game. In order to solve this, there is a problem that the number of game balls that can be acquired during the big hit increases and the number of game balls that can be acquired during the big hit increases.
Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the end effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Next, in step S1043, the main control unit 300 determines whether or not the big hit operation has ended. If the big hit operation has not ended, the main control unit 300 ends the special figure 2 state update process and returns to the main control unit timer interrupt process. If the big hit operation is ended, the special figure 2 state is set to “stopped” in step S1045. That is, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (the timing when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 is not activated in the setting area of the RAM 308. After setting the inside, the special figure 2 state update process is terminated and the process returns to the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  Subsequently, special figure state update processing (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is performed (step S227). 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.

  Returning to FIG. 11, when the special figure state update process in step S225 and step S227 is completed, a special figure related lottery process for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed. Also here, first, a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 2 (a special drawing 2 related lottery process) is performed (step S229), and then a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 1 (a special drawing 1 related lottery process). ) Is performed (step S231). 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. In addition, when the number of special figure 2 variable games held is larger than 0, the lottery process and the variable game related to the special figure 1 variable game hold are not performed. 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 special figure 2 starting port 232 is notified. 1 is performed in preference to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the starting port 230. In the case of the special figure 2 related lottery process (step S229), a special figure 2 random value pair is acquired from the first (most recently stored) holding position in the special figure 2 random value storage area. Referring to the determination table shown in the figure, determining whether or not to make a big hit, determining whether or not to make a big hit, determining the time from the start of variable display of special figure 2 to the stop display, special figure The symbol to be stopped (stopped symbol) is determined after the variable display of 2. After the first special figure 2 random value set is extracted from the special figure 2 random value storage area, the storage of the special figure 2 random value set in the special figure 2 random value storage area is cleared, and the special figure 2 Subtract 1 from the number of holds. At this time, the set of the special figure 2 random value extracted from the special figure 2 random value storage area is stored in the temporary area (an example of the second starting information storage means) provided in the RAM 308, You may make it perform the above-mentioned determination based on the group of the said special figure 2 random value memorize | stored in this temporary area | region.

  In step S233 following step S231, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The output schedule information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, for example, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are Command type (In this embodiment, command types 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 are specified. Possible information), bits 0 to 10 are composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on or off by the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, the 15R jackpot flag or 2R jackpot flag value stored in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, and the special diagram are included in the command data. The timer number selected in the related lottery process is included.

  In the case of the symbol variation stop command, it includes the value of the 15R jackpot flag, the 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the value of the notice notification restriction flag, etc. For example, the value of the special figure probability variation flag is included, and in the case of a big hit round number designation command, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the number of big hit rounds, 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 special figure 1 starting port 230, presence / absence of winning at the special figure 2 starting port 232, presence / absence of winning at the variable winning port 234, etc. including.

  In the rotation start setting transmission process described above, the value of the 15R big hit flag or 2R big hit flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the special figure 1 related lottery process, and the special figure 2 related are stored in the RAM 308 as command data. Information indicating the timer number selected in the lottery process, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held, and the like are set. In the rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating the value of the 15R big hit flag, the value of the 2R 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 winning effect setting transmission process described above, 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 flag Information indicating the value, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described end 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 effect standby period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described winning prize opening release setting transmission process, the number of big hit rounds stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the number of special figure 1 variable games or special figure 2 variable games held, etc. Set the information indicating. In the above-described winning prize closing setting transmission process, the number of big hit rounds stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the number of special figure 1 variable games or special figure 2 variable games held, etc. Set the information indicating. In step S233, 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) Prior notice information, undecided information, or no prior notice information) is set. 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 S235 following step S233, external output signal setting processing 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 S237 following step S235, 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 S205 are read, and the presence or absence of a predetermined error, for example, the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or the presence or absence of a full tray error is monitored. When the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error is detected, the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 includes device information indicating the presence or absence of the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error. Set. Further, various solenoids 332 are driven to control the opening and closing of the special figure 2 starting port 232 and the variable prize opening 234, and the general diagram display device 210 and the special diagram 1 display device 212 via the display circuits 324, 326, and 330. The display data to be output to the special figure 2 display device 214, 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 S219) is output to the first sub-control unit 400 via the output port (I / O 310).

  In step S239 following step S237, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is ON. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S243, and when the low voltage signal is off (when power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S241. In step S241, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, etc., and then the main control unit main process shown in FIG. Return to. On the other hand, in step S243, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 as return data, 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.

  Next, processing of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 6B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing (strobe interrupt processing) of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 6C is a flowchart of the timer variable update interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S301. In this initialization process, initialization of the input / output ports, initialization of the storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

  In step S303 following step S301, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S305. . In step S305, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

  In step S307 following step S305, 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 S309 following step S307, effect control processing is performed (details will be described later).

  In step S311 following step S309, if pressing of the chance button is detected, processing for changing the effect data updated in step S309 to effect data corresponding to the pressing of the chance button is performed.

  In step S313 following step S311, if there is a command to the VDP 434 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the VDP 434 (details will be described later).

  In step S315 subsequent to step S313, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the sound source IC 416.

  In step S317 following step S315, if there is a command to the various lamps 418 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 420.

  In step S319 following step S317, if there is a command to the shielding device 246 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 432.

  In step S321 following step S319, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S309, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S303. .

  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 S401 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  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). Execute in the cycle. In step S501 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 S303 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S503 following step S501, transmission of a control command to the second sub control unit 500 set in step S321 in the main processing of the first sub control unit 400, update processing of other random number values for effects, and the like are performed. .

  Next, the image control process in step S313 in the main process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the first sub control unit 400. In step S601, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 404 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 436. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the decorative design display device 208. Next, the CPU 404 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 406), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 436) and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 434 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 434 transfers the image data from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 434 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 404.

  In step S603 following step S601, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 is input. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S605. Wait for the input signal to be input. In step S605, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 436 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 436 in step S601, the CPU 404 has information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axis and image size of the VRAM 436). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 434. The VDP 434 sets parameters according to attributes based on instructions stored in the attribute register.

  In step S607 following step S605, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 404 instructs the VDP 434 to start drawing an image. The VDP 434 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 404.

  In step S609 following step S607, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 based on the end of image drawing is input. If a generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S611. Waits for the generation end interrupt signal to be input. In step S611, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 408 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

  Next, the effect control process of step S309 in the main process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect control process of the special figure 2. First, in step S2001, the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not the special figure 2 state is “fluctuating”, and if the special figure 2 state is “fluctuating”, in step S2003, The value of the variable time timer indicating the remaining time of the special figure 2 variable game stored in the predetermined area is decremented by 1 and stored again in the predetermined area. Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the variation time timer is 0 (step S2005). If the value of the variable time timer is 0, the temporary stop symbol combination set based on the command is displayed in step S2007. Next, the process proceeds to step S2009. If the variable time timer is not 0, the process proceeds to step S2009 without executing step S2007. In step S2009, the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether a change stop command has been received. If the variable stop command has been received, the first sub-control unit 400 performs a process of displaying the stop symbol combination set based on the variable stop command in step S2011. Next, the first sub-control unit 400 sets a display fixed time timer indicating the remaining time of the fixed display after the special figure 2 fluctuation stop display stored in a predetermined area in the RAM 408 (step S2013), and then effects control processing To return to the first sub-control unit main process. If the change stop command has not been received, the first sub-control unit 400 performs the process of displaying the change based on various settings in step S2015, ends the effect control process, and returns to the first sub-control unit main process. To do.

  If the first sub control unit 400 determines in step S2001 that the special figure 2 state is not “fluctuating”, in step S2017, the first sub control unit 400 determines whether or not the special figure 2 state is “confirming state display”. If the special figure 2 state is “status display being determined”, the value of the display determination time timer is decremented by 1 and stored again in a predetermined area in step S2019. Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the display confirmation time timer is 0 (step S2021). If the value of the display confirmation time timer is 0, it is determined in step S2023 whether the special figure 2 hold number is 0 or not. When the special figure 2 holding number is 0, the first sub-control unit 400 changes the symbol form stored in the predetermined area in the RAM 408 and stopped and displayed in step S2025 to the symbol form shown in FIG. 9C. After setting the value of the symbol change timer that determines the time to be replaced and displayed, the effect control process is terminated and the process returns to the first sub-control unit main process. After the display confirmation time has passed, the next change will not be started immediately unless there is a special figure 2 hold, so the symbol change timer is set. However, the symbol change timer setting is not indispensable. After the elapse of time, the display may be switched to the display for change display immediately. If the value of the display confirmation time timer is not 0, or if the special figure 2 holding number is not 0, the effect control process is terminated and the process returns to the first sub-control unit main process.

  If the first sub control unit 400 determines in step S2017 that the special figure state is not “status display being determined”, it determines in step S2027 whether or not the value of the symbol change timer is greater than zero. If the value of the symbol change timer is greater than 0, in step S2029, the symbol change timer value is decremented by 1 and stored again in the predetermined area. Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the symbol change timer is 0 (step S2031). If the value of the symbol change timer is 0, it is determined in step S2033 whether the special figure 2 hold number is 0 or not. When the special figure 2 holding number is 0, in place of the stopped symbol combination in step S2035, the display combination of the change display is performed, the effect control process is terminated, and the process returns to the first sub-control unit main process. If the value of the symbol change timer is not 0, the effect control process is terminated and the process returns to the first sub-control unit main process. If the special figure 2 holding number is not 0, the special figure variation game for the suspension of the holding is started, so that the effect control process is terminated without displaying the symbol combination for change display and the first Return to the sub-control unit main process. If the symbol change timer is not set, the process in step S2025 is changed to the process in step S2035, the process flow in steps S2027, S2029, S2031, S2033, and S2035 is not performed, and the special figure 2 state is set in step S2017. May be changed to step S2037 when it is determined that is not “status display being determined”.

  If the first sub-control unit 400 determines in step S2027 that the value of the symbol change timer is not greater than 0, it determines in step S2037 whether or not the special figure 2 hold number is greater than 0. If the special figure 2 holding number is greater than 0, a fluctuation determining random number and a symbol determining random number are acquired in step S2039. Next, a variable number is set based on the lottery, a stop symbol combination is set based on the lottery in step S2043, the effect control process is terminated, and the process returns to the first sub-control unit main process. These lotteries are performed based on the determination result included in the command transmitted from the main control unit 300. The stop symbol combination is always performed based on the determination result. In step S2037, when the special figure 2 holding number is not greater than 0, the effect control process is terminated and the process returns to the first sub-control unit main process.

  The effect control process for special figure 1 in step S309 in the main process of the first sub-control unit 400 is the same as the special figure 2 described in the special effect control process of special figure 2 in FIG. Since the process is the same as the replaced process, the description thereof is omitted.

  Next, the processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 7B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S701 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S701. In this initialization processing, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S703 subsequent to step S701, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S705. . In step S705, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S707 following step S705, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S709 subsequent to step S707, effect control processing is performed. For example, if there is a new command in step S707, the effect data corresponding to this command is read from the ROM 506, and if the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  In step S711 subsequent to step S709, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the game board lamp 532 or the game table frame lamp 542, the command is output to the serial communication control circuit 520.

  In step S713 following step S711, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the effect movable body 224, this command is output to the drive circuit 516, and the process returns to step S703.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400. In step S801 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and a timer interrupt process is performed in response to this timer interrupt. Execute in the cycle. In step S901, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S703 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 15A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S703, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S903 of the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, an effect random number update process is performed.

  Next, Examples 1 to 5 of the special figure variable game in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 20. 16 to FIG. 20 are respectively a front view of the gaming board 200 shown in FIG. Only the 2-hold lamp 220 is extracted and shown for each characteristic effect display.

  First, Example 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 (a) shows that the special figure 1 variable game in which the number of holdings in the special figure 1 is changed from 1 to 0 is being executed, and the special figure 1 display unit 212 repeats blinking of the predetermined segment. This shows the state in which is performed. Along with the variation display of the special diagram 1, the variation display of the decoration symbol is displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c of the decoration symbol display device 208 (in the diagram, the variation of the decoration symbol is indicated by a downward thick arrow). Show). A fourth symbol display area 208e is provided at the lower right of the screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. The fourth symbol display area 208e-1 for special figure 1 is provided in the upper part of the fourth symbol display area 208e, and the fourth symbol display area 208e-2 for special figure 2 is provided in the lower part. In the fourth symbol display area 208e-1 for special figure 1 together with the variable display of special figure 1, the variable display of the fourth symbol for special figure 1 which repeats "-" and "|" alternately is performed. In this example, the result of the determination is wrong, the variation time is determined to be 5 seconds of timer 1, variation 1 (no reach) is selected, and the design determination random value is in the range of 65-77, and the stop symbol Will be described as decoration 6-decoration 1-decoration 9 in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c.

  The special figure 2 variable game is stopped, and the stop symbol form of the special figure 2 in which only predetermined segments are lit is stopped and displayed on the seven segments of the special figure 2 display device 214. FIG. 16A illustrates a state in which “Special Figure I (first off symbol)” is stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display device 214. Further, in the fourth symbol display area 208e-2 for the special symbol 2 in the fourth symbol display area 208e, “fourth 4 (missing symbol)” is stopped and displayed as the stopped symbol mode.

  Further, both the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 and the special figure 2 holding lamp 220 are displayed with a special figure holding number of zero. The lighting state of the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 and the special figure 2 holding lamp 220 is displayed in black, and the light-off state is displayed in white.

  FIG. 16 (b) shows a state in which the decoration 6 is stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 208a with fluctuation fluctuations (in FIG. Yes. FIG. 16C shows a state in which the decoration 9 is stopped and displayed in the right symbol display area 208c with shaking fluctuation. In FIG. 16D, the decoration 1 is stopped and displayed in the middle symbol display area 208b with fluctuation, and the decoration 6-decoration 1-decoration 9 is fluctuated in the middle left and right pattern display areas 208a, 208b, 208c. It shows the state. The fourth graphic for special figure 1 continues to display fluctuation. The effect displays in FIGS. 16A to 16D correspond to steps S2001, S2003, S2005, and S2007 of the effect control process in the first sub-control unit 400 in FIG.

  When the predetermined special figure variation time has elapsed, the main control unit 300 stops and displays the stop symbol pattern of the special figure 1 on the special figure 1 display device 212 as shown in FIG. 16 (e) (step S1021 in FIG. 12). reference). FIG. 16E illustrates a state in which “Special Figure I (first off symbol)” is stopped and displayed on the Special Figure 1 display device 212. In addition, the main control unit 300 transmits a change stop command to the first sub control unit 400. When the first sub-control unit 400 receives the change stop command, as shown in FIG. 16 (e) based on Step S2009 and Step S2011 in FIG. Stop display of the decorative symbols that stop the “decoration 6”, “decoration 1”, and “decoration 9” that are displayed in the swing fluctuation manner. In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 causes the fourth symbol display area 208e-1 for the special symbol 1 in the fourth symbol display region 208e to stop and display “fourth (missing symbol)” as the stop symbol aspect.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 16 (f) based on step S2013, step S2019, and step S2021 of FIG. 14, until the value of the display confirmation timer set to the predetermined value becomes 0, that is, the confirmation display time has elapsed. Until then, the lottery result of the special figure variable game is clearly notified.

  When the fixed display time has elapsed, the first sub-control unit 400 waits until the value of the symbol change timer becomes 0 based on steps S2023, S2025, and S2027 to S2035 of FIG. 14, and then the left middle right symbol display area 208a. , 208b, 208c, decoration 6—decoration 1—decoration 9 and “fourth” in the fourth symbol display area 208e-1 for special figure 1, as shown in FIG. ) Is displayed in the middle left and right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c, and “fourth 5” is displayed in the fourth symbol for special figure 1. It is displayed in the area 208e-1. The symbol combination for change display is displayed until the value of the symbol change timer becomes 0, or one of the suspensions of special figure 1 or special figure 2 becomes 1 or more. It should be noted that the stop symbol of the special figure 1 that has been stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 212 is not displayed in a changed manner, and the stop display of “special figure I (first off symbol)” is continued.

  Next, when the ball is won in the special figure 1 starting port 230 and the special figure 1 is put on hold, the special figure 1 variable game is started as shown in FIG.

  As described above, in this embodiment, after the symbol selected based on the determination result, the selected symbol is displayed based on the establishment of the predetermined condition without being based on the determination result. That is, the symbol displayed according to the lottery result is changed to a predetermined symbol that is not related to the lottery result, the period during which the determination result is notified is limited, and the player's attention to the period is increased. Thereby, a player's leaving can be prevented and the fall of an operation rate can be prevented.

  In addition, according to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the symbol is determined and displayed based on the lottery result, and the determined symbol is replaced with another symbol so as to limit the notification period of the lottery result (symbol mode). Therefore, there are cases where the player can be encouraged to improve his / her attention to the lottery result, and can be focused on the game to improve the interest.

  Next, Example 2 of the special figure variable game in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 17 produces a special figure 1 variable game in the upper half of the screen, and produces a special figure 2 variable game in the lower half. Accordingly, the middle left and right symbol display areas 208a to 208c for special figure 1 variation and the fourth symbol display area 208e-1 for special figure 1 are arranged in the upper half of the screen, and the left middle for special figure 2 fluctuation is arranged in the lower half of the screen. The right symbol display areas 208a to 208c and the special symbol 2 fourth symbol display area 208e-2 are arranged.

  FIG. 17 (a) shows that the special figure 1 variable game in which the number of holdings in the special figure 1 is changed from 1 to 0 is being executed, and the special figure 1 display device 212 repeatedly blinks the predetermined segment in the special figure 1 This shows the state in which is performed. Along with the variation display of the special figure 1, the variation display of the decoration symbol is displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c in the upper half of the decoration symbol display device 208 (in the diagram, the variation of the decoration symbol is directed downward). (Indicated by a thick arrow). In the special symbol 1 fourth symbol display area 208 e-1, the variation of the special symbol 1 fourth symbol is repeatedly displayed with “−” and “|” alternately repeated.

  The special figure 2 variable game is stopped, and the stop symbol form of the special figure 2 in which only predetermined segments are lit is stopped and displayed on the seven segments of the special figure 2 display device 214. FIG. 17A illustrates a state in which “Special Figure I (first missed symbol)” is stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display device 214. Further, decoration 6-decoration 1-decoration 9 are stopped and displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208 a, 208 b, 208 c in the lower half of the decoration symbol display device 208. In the fourth symbol display area 208e-2 for the special symbol 2 in the fourth symbol display area 208e, "fourth (out of symbol)" is stopped and displayed. Further, both the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 and the special figure 2 holding lamp 220 are displayed with a special figure holding number of zero.

  In FIG. 17 (b) following FIG. 17 (a), the special figure 1 variable game is 2R big hit, the special figure C is stopped on the special figure 1 display device 212, and the left of the upper half of the decorative symbol display device 208 is left. Decoration 1-decoration 2-decoration 3 are stopped and displayed in the middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c. Further, the fourth symbol 2 is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 208e-1 for the special symbol 1.

  FIG. 17C subsequent to FIG. 17B shows the effect display at the start of the 2R big hit game. The entire decorative symbol display device 208 is used as the effect display region 208d, and the decorative symbol display regions 208a, 208b, 208c and the fourth symbol display regions 208e-1, 208e-2 for the special symbols 1 and 2 have disappeared. . In the effect display area 208d, a character string “start of special training!

  FIG. 17 (d) following FIG. 17 (c) shows the effect display after the end of the 2R jackpot game, and after the 2R jackpot game ends, the symbol change timer is again shown in FIG. 17 (b) for the remaining period. The stop symbol shown is displayed (see steps S2025, S2027, S2029, and 2031 in FIG. 14).

  In FIG. 17E following FIG. 17D, when the value of the symbol change timer becomes 0 (step S2031) and the number of special symbol hold is 0 (step S2033), the top of the decorative symbol display device 208 is displayed. 9C instead of the decoration 1-decoration 2-decoration 3 in the half left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c and the fourth display in the fourth symbol display area 208e-1 for special figure 1. Is displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c, and "fourth 5" is displayed in the fourth symbol display area for special figure 1. The state displayed in 208e-1 is shown.

  Next, FIG. 17 (f) following FIG. 17 (e) shows the execution of the special figure 2 variable game in which the number of holdings in the special figure 2 is changed from 1 to 0 immediately after the ball is won in the special figure 2 starting port 232. The figure 2 shows a state in which the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 is repeatedly performed on the special figure 2 display device 214 repeatedly blinking. Along with the variation display of the special symbol 2, the variation display of the decoration symbol is performed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c in the lower half of the decoration symbol display device 208 (in the diagram, the variation of the decoration symbol is directed downward). (Indicated by a thick arrow). Further, in the special symbol 2 fourth symbol display area 208e-2, the variation of the special symbol 2 fourth symbol is repeatedly displayed by repeating "-" and "|" alternately.

  The special figure 1 variable game is not performed, and the special symbol 1 display device 212 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 1. The left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c and the special symbol 1 fourth symbol display area 208e-1 include a decoration 7-decoration 8-decoration 9 and "fourth 5" which are symbol combinations for change display. Is maintaining the display state. Further, both the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 and the special figure 2 holding lamp 220 are displayed with a special figure holding number of zero.

  As described above, in this embodiment, after the symbol selected based on the determination result, the selected symbol is displayed based on the establishment of the predetermined condition without being based on the determination result. That is, the symbol displayed according to the lottery result is changed to a predetermined symbol that is not related to the lottery result, the period during which the determination result is notified is limited, and the player's attention to the period is increased. Thereby, a player's leaving can be prevented and the fall of an operation rate can be prevented.

  In addition, according to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the symbol is determined and displayed based on the lottery result, and the determined symbol is replaced with another symbol so as to limit the notification period of the lottery result (symbol mode). Therefore, there are cases where the player can be encouraged to improve his / her attention to the lottery result, and can be focused on the game to improve the interest.

  Also, there are some game machines that advance the game without executing any effects as if they are out of the box even when the accompaniment symbol is displayed. According to the example, since the symbol combination based on the determination result can be prevented from being continuously displayed during the special electric character operation (during the big hit operation), the determination result of concealment in the manner shown in FIG. The risk of being noticed can be reduced.

  In this way, it is possible to make it impossible to determine the gaming state without continuing to notify the information related to the previous lottery result of the special figure, so that the player is informed that the gaming state is in a latent state. It can be prevented.

  Note that the symbol combination for change display is configured not to be included in the symbol combination selected based on the determination result as shown in the combination table of FIG. On the other hand, as a symbol combination based on the determination result, the decoration 7-decoration 8-decoration 9 is configured to be never displayed.

  In addition, if a game machine with multiple special figures has a display area for each of the decorative symbols, the result of the previous variation will continue to be displayed for the other symbol while the other symbol is changing. It is effective to replace the symbol combination being displayed with the symbol combination for change display based on the other symbol variation start.

  Next, Example 3 of the special figure variable game in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 (a) shows that the special figure 1 variable game in which the number of holdings of special figure 1 is changed from 3 to 2 is being executed, and the special figure 1 display device 212 repeats the blinking of the predetermined segment. This shows the state in which is performed. Along with the variation display of the special diagram 1, the variation display of the decoration symbol is displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c of the decoration symbol display device 208 (in the diagram, the variation of the decoration symbol is indicated by a downward thick arrow). Show). A fourth symbol display area 208e is provided at the lower right of the screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. The fourth symbol display area 208e-1 for special figure 1 is provided in the upper part of the fourth symbol display area 208e, and the fourth symbol display area 208e-2 for special figure 2 is provided in the lower part. In the fourth symbol display area 208e-1 for special figure 1 together with the variable display of special figure 1, the variable display of the fourth symbol for special figure 1 which repeats "-" and "|" alternately is performed.

  The special figure 2 variable game is stopped, and the stop symbol form of the special figure 2 in which only predetermined segments are lit is stopped and displayed on the seven segments of the special figure 2 display device 214. FIG. 18A illustrates a state in which “Special Figure I (first off symbol)” is stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display device 214. Further, in the fourth symbol display area 208e-2 for the special symbol 2 in the fourth symbol display area 208e, “fourth 4 (missing symbol)” is stopped and displayed as the stopped symbol mode. In addition, the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 displays that the special figure holding number is 2, and the special figure 2 holding lamp 220 displays that the special figure holding number is 0.

  In FIG. 18 (b) following FIG. 18 (a), the determination result is 15R big hit, and decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7 is stopped and displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c. . The 4th 1 is stopped and displayed in the 4th symbol display area 208e-1 for the special figure 1.

  FIG. 18C subsequent to FIG. 18B shows the effect display at the start of the 15R big hit game. The left middle right decorative symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c are displayed small adjacent to the fourth symbol display device 208e on the lower right side of the decorative symbol display device 208, and most of the decorative symbol display device 208 is displayed in the effect display region 208d. It is used as In the effect display area 208d, a character string image of “Happy Congratulations” is displayed in the center. Decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7 is stopped and displayed in the reduced decorative symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c. The 4th 1 is stopped and displayed in the 4th symbol display area 208e-1 for the special figure 1.

  FIG. 18 (d) following FIG. 18 (c) shows an effect display during the execution of the 15R big hit game operation (at the time of the first round (1R) in the figure). The left middle decorative symbol display areas 208a and 208b and the special symbol fourth symbol display area 208e disappear, and the decoration 7 in the right decorative symbol display area 208c is displayed on the upper right of the decorative symbol display device 208, and the decorative symbol display device 208 is displayed. A character string (“1R” in the figure) indicating the number of rounds is displayed in a small size in the upper left of.

  As described above, in this embodiment, at least one symbol of symbol combinations is not displayed for a predetermined period. When a part of the symbols in the symbol combination is continuously displayed, the symbols that are not displayed may be deleted from the storage area. It is sufficient that at least a part of the symbol combination is not displayed. Further, by discarding information on the symbols set to non-display, the storage capacity of the pachinko machine 100 cannot be taken up by unnecessary information.

  The information regarding the symbol combination may be discarded for each symbol. In the present embodiment, the fourth symbol information is discarded on the basis of the jackpot operation start trigger in FIG. 18 (d), and the decorative symbol information is discarded on the trigger of the next jackpot end effect in FIG. 18 (e). Based on.

  FIG. 18E shows an example of the big hit end effect. The entire decorative symbol display device 208 is used as the effect display region 208d, and the decorative symbol display regions 208a, 208b, 208c and the fourth symbol display regions 208e-1, 208e-2 for special symbols 1 and 2 have disappeared. . In the effect display area 208d, a character string “probability rush entry” is displayed in the center. In addition, the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 indicates that there are four special figure 1 holdings.

FIG. 18 (f) following FIG. 18 (e) shows a state immediately before the start of the special figure 1 variable game for digesting the fourth suspension of the special figure 1. In FIG. 18F, the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c expanded in the center of the decorative symbol display device 208 are the decoration 7-decoration 8 that is the symbol combination for change display shown in FIG. 9C. -The decoration 9 is displayed and "fourth 5" is displayed in the fourth symbol display areas 208e-1 and 208e-2 for the special figures 1 and 2. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 18 (g), the special figure 1 variable game in which the number of holdings in special figure 1 is changed from 4 to 3 is executed.
Conventionally, the decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7, which is a symbol combination based on the previous determination result, is displayed at the start of the fluctuation after the big hit ends, so that the player who sees only that moment may mistakenly think that the big hit again However, according to the present embodiment, the misunderstanding can be prevented.

  As described above, also in this embodiment, after the symbol selected based on the determination result, the selected symbol is displayed based on the establishment of the predetermined condition and not based on the determination result. In other words, the symbol displayed according to the lottery result is changed to a predetermined symbol that is not related to the lottery result, the period during which the result of the determination of the success / failure is notified is limited, and the player's attention to the period is increased. Thereby, a player's leaving can be prevented and the fall of an operation rate can be prevented.

  In this embodiment, a part of a combination of a plurality of decorative symbols and a predetermined symbol of a part of a combination of a plurality of decorative symbols and a fourth symbol are replaced with other symbols and displayed. Specifically, instead of the decoration 7 in each of the middle right symbol display areas 208b and 208c shown in FIGS. 18B and 18C, the middle symbol display area 208b has a symbol as shown in FIG. 18F. 8 is replaced and displayed, and the decoration 9 is replaced and displayed in the right symbol display area 208c. In this way, when only one or a plurality of symbols constituting a symbol combination which is a lottery result is changed to another one or a plurality of symbols, the player is given a guide to remind the player of the lottery result. In some cases, it is possible to promote attention to the game and improve the interest by concentrating on the game.

  Next, Example 4 of the special figure variable game in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIGS. 19A and 19B are the same displays as FIGS. 18C and 18D, and are omitted from FIG. Indicates a game. FIG. 19 (c) shows that a power failure occurs in the pachinko machine 100 and the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 has disappeared. 218 and the special figure 2 holding lamp 220 are all turned off.

  When the function of the pachinko machine 100 is restored by energizing after the occurrence of power interruption shown in FIG. 19C, the entire decorative symbol display device 208 is used as the effect display area 208d as shown in FIG. The areas 208a, 208b, 208c and the 4th symbol display areas 208e-1 and 208e-2 for special figure 1 and special figure 2 have disappeared. "Is displayed in the center. In addition, the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 indicates that there are two special figure 1 holdings (the same as before the disconnection).

In FIG. 19 (e), when the big hit game after the disconnection in FIG. 19 (d) is completed, the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 has four special figure 1 holdings, and the fourth figure in FIG. The state immediately before the special figure 1 variable game which digests holding | maintenance is shown is shown. In FIG. 19 (e), the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c enlarged in the center of the decorative symbol display device 208 are for display of changes different from the symbol combination for change display shown in FIG. 9 (c). The decoration 6-decoration 6-decoration 6 is displayed, and “fourth 5” is displayed in the fourth symbol display areas 208e-1 and 208e-2 for the special figures 1 and 2. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 19 (f), the special figure 1 variable game in which the number of holdings in special figure 1 is changed from 4 to 3 is executed.
By doing this, even if the information about the symbols of the first sub-control unit 400 that does not have a backup function disappears due to a power interruption, the symbol combination is displayed, so the player can concentrate on the game without feeling uncomfortable To be able to.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the determination result is a big hit, the big win symbol combination (for example, decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7 and the fourth one) is displayed in the left middle right decorative symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c. And the special symbol 1 fourth symbol display area 208e-1 in a definite stop display, and then during the jackpot game, one or more predetermined symbols of a plurality of symbols constituting the jackpot symbol combination For example, a predetermined symbol mode (for example, the decorative symbol mode shown in FIG. 19B) from which the fourth symbol (for example, the fourth one) is deleted is displayed, and after the big hit game, the predetermined symbol mode is displayed. And the symbol pattern configured to include a symbol different from the erased fourth symbol (for example, the symbol aspect shown in FIG. 19E) is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208. In this way, during the jackpot game, for example, the 4th symbol is erased and another 4th symbol is displayed after the jackpot game, so by giving a guide to the player to remember the lottery result, the player In some cases, it is possible to promote attention to the game and improve the interest by concentrating on the game.

  Next, Example 5 of the special figure variable game in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21. FIG. First, a conventional problem will be described with reference to FIG. FIGS. 20A to 20H show the conventional variable display of decorative symbols on the decorative symbol display device 208 in a series of special symbol variable games. In FIG. 20A, decoration 6-decoration 1-decoration 9 are stopped and displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c. FIG. 20B shows a change start image. In each of the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c, images that sequentially rotate from decoration 6-decoration 1-decoration 9 to decoration 7-decoration 2-decoration 0 are displayed. FIG. 20C shows the continuation of the change start image. The rotation speed is increased and the transmittance of the decorative symbol is increased and thinly displayed. An image that rotates sequentially with the decoration 1 is drawn. FIG. 20D shows each of the fluctuating decorative symbols with thick arrows whose rotation direction is downward. Since the rotation speed is fast, high-speed rotation is produced to the extent that it is difficult to identify the decorative symbols one by one. FIG. 20E shows a transition image to change stop. Each of the fluctuating decorative symbols is indicated by a thick arrow whose rotation direction is downward. Although the rotation speed is gradually slowing down, it is still fast, so high-speed rotation is produced to the extent that it is difficult to identify the decorative symbols one by one. FIG. 20F shows the continuation of the transition image to the change stop. The rotating decorative symbol in the left symbol display area 208a is visible, and each of the middle right symbol display areas 208b and 208c is an image that rotates at a speed that cannot be recognized yet. FIG. 20G shows an image in which the stop symbol in the left symbol display area 208a is the decoration 9, and each of the middle right symbol display areas 208b and 208c is rotated at a speed that cannot be recognized yet. FIG. 20 (h) shows a state in which the symbol stop display is performed and the stop symbols in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b and 208c are stopped and displayed as decoration 9-decoration 6-decoration 3.

  On the other hand, FIG. 20 (i)-(p) has shown the fluctuation | variation display of the decoration symbol in another conventional series of special figure fluctuation games. In FIG. 20I, decoration 2-decoration 5-decoration 7 is stopped and displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c. 20 (i) to 20 (p) is compared with that shown in FIGS. 20 (a) to 20 (h), the variation display image of FIG. Since it has reached transparency, it can be switched to a common variation image that is commonly used for all variations, and image information that is common to FIG. 20D may be used. In (k), since it is necessary to create an image for each symbol at the start of fluctuation during the period of acceleration or permeability change, it is necessary to prepare data different from those shown in FIGS. . 20 (m) to 20 (p), the display images when the symbols are stopped differ for each symbol combination determined by lottery. Therefore, data different from those shown in FIGS. 20 (e) to (h) is prepared. I have to keep it.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining this embodiment. 21A to 21I show changes in the decorative symbol display device 208 in a series of special figure variable games of the present embodiment. In FIG. 21A, decoration 7-decoration 8-decoration 9 which is a symbol combination for change display is stopped and displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c. FIG. 21B shows a variation start image. In each of the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c, images that rotate sequentially from decoration 7-decoration 8-decoration 9 to decoration 8-decoration 9-decoration 0 are displayed. FIG. 21C shows the continuation of the change start image. As the rotation speed increases, the transmittance of the decorative symbol is increased and thinly displayed. In each of the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c, the decoration 8-decoration 9-decoration 0 to ornament 9-decoration 0- An image that rotates sequentially with the decoration 1 is drawn. FIG. 21 (d) shows each of the fluctuating decorative symbols with a thick arrow whose rotation direction is downward. Since the rotation speed is fast, high-speed rotation is produced to the extent that it is difficult to identify the decorative symbols one by one. FIG. 21E shows a transition image to change stop. Each of the fluctuating decorative symbols is indicated by a thick arrow whose rotation direction is downward. Although the rotation speed is gradually slowing down, it is still fast, so high-speed rotation is produced to the extent that it is difficult to identify the decorative symbols one by one. FIG. 21 (f) shows a continuation of the transition image to change stop, and the rotating decorative symbol in the left symbol display area 208a becomes visible, and the middle right symbol display areas 208b and 208c are not yet recognized. The state of rotating at a moderate speed is shown. FIG. 21G shows a state in which the stop symbol in the left symbol display area 208a is decoration 0, and each of the middle right symbol display areas 208b and 208c rotates at a speed that cannot be recognized yet. FIG. 21 (h) shows a state in which the symbol stop display is performed, and the stop symbols in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c are stopped and displayed as decoration 0-decoration 7-decoration 9. Next, FIG. 21 (i) shows a state in which the decoration 7-decoration 8-decoration 9 which is the symbol combination for change display is stopped and displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c after a predetermined time has elapsed. Yes.

  According to the present embodiment, since the symbol at the start of change is always a symbol combination for change display, the image at the start of variation can be shared by all special figure variable games, and furthermore, the symbol from the start of change to the stop of change Since common image data can be used up to fluctuation deceleration, the images from the start of fluctuation to the transition to the common fluctuation image become common, so that the storage capacity can be reduced and the image processing load on the first sub-control unit 400 can be reduced. it can. In this example, the process of changing the transmittance is accompanied but not essential.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 21 (h), since the symbol selected based on the result of the lottery is always notified once, the suspicious feeling is not given to the player by notifying the result of each lottery. be able to. In all of the displays shown in FIGS. 21A to 21I, the special symbols 1 and 2 display devices 212 and 214 display correct symbol variation stop display based on the big hit lottery result.

Next, the characteristic configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 20 again.
(1) The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is configured to determine whether or not to determine whether or not the winning / no-go determining condition is satisfied (for example, special figure 2 related lottery processing (step S229) or special figure 1 related lottery). Process (step S231)) and the first control in which the advantage to the player is the first advantage when the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means is a specific success / failure determination result (for example, big hit) A second control state (for example, a variable winning award) that is a second advantage different from the first advantage (for example, a variable prize opening 234 is in a non-operating state (the door member 234a is closed)). Control state transition means (for example, special figure 2 state update process (step S225) or special figure 1 state update process (step S227)) that shifts the control state to the operating state (the door member 234a is open)) The symbol variation stop display for definitely stopping and displaying the symbol pattern (for example, the decorative symbol pattern or the fourth symbol pattern) corresponding to the result of the determination of the success / failure by the success / failure determination unit after the symbol is variably displayed. A game stand having a symbol display means (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208), and the symbol that is definitely displayed before the next symbol change stop display by the specific symbol display means is started. A display control means (for example, a first decorative pattern aspect or a predetermined fourth symbol aspect) is displayed by replacing an aspect (for example, another decorative symbol aspect or another fourth symbol aspect). 1 sub-control unit 400).

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the symbol is determined and displayed on the basis of the lottery result, and the notification period of the lottery result (symbol mode) is limited by replacing the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed. Therefore, there are cases where the player can be encouraged to improve his / her attention to the lottery result, and can be focused on the game to improve the interest.

(2) In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, after the symbols are variably displayed, the first symbol mode (for example, the special symbol mode) corresponding to the result of the determination of the success / failure by the success / failure determination unit is definitely stopped. First symbol display means (for example, special figure 1 display device 212 or special figure 2 display device 214) that displays the first symbol fluctuation stop display to be displayed, and whether or not the above-mentioned determination by the validity determination means after the symbols are displayed in a variable manner Second symbol display means (decorative symbol display) for performing a second symbol variation stop display for definitely stopping and displaying a second symbol aspect (for example, a decorative symbol aspect or a fourth symbol aspect) corresponding to the determination result Device 208) and starting the second symbol variation stop display by the second symbol display means based on the start of the first symbol variation stop display by the first symbol display means, Second symbol change stop Is displayed in parallel with the first symbol variation stop display, and the second symbol variation stop display by the second symbol display means is the first symbol display means by the first symbol display means. The symbol variation stop display for producing the symbol variation stop display is characterized in that the specific symbol display means is the second symbol display means.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the notification period of the design variation stop display result for production that is easily noticed by the player is limited, so that the player can be alerted to the lottery result. In some cases, it is possible to promote improvement and concentrate on the game to improve the interest.

(3) In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the second symbol form includes a symbol combination of a plurality of symbols (for example, a combination of a plurality of decorative symbols, a combination of a decorative symbol and a fourth symbol), The display control means includes a predetermined symbol (e.g., a combination of a plurality of decorative symbols and a combination of a plurality of decorative symbols and a fourth symbol) constituting the second symbol aspect. A part of a combination of a plurality of decorative symbols or a part of a combination of a plurality of decorative symbols and a fourth symbol) is replaced with another symbol and displayed on the second symbol display means.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, only one or a plurality of symbols constituting a symbol combination as a lottery result is changed to another one or a plurality of symbols. By performing a guide for remembering the lottery result, it may be possible to promote the improvement of the player's attention to the game, and to concentrate on the game to improve the interest.

(4) In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination unit is the specific success / failure determination result, a specific symbol combination (for example, a plurality of decorative symbols and the fourth symbol Combination) is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display means, and then the control state is transferred from the first control state to the second control state by the control state transition means, and then the above-mentioned control state transition means again. During a specific period until transition to the first control state (for example, during a big hit game), it is composed of one or a plurality of predetermined symbols out of a plurality of symbols constituting the specific symbol combination. A predetermined symbol mode (for example, a combination mode of a plurality of decorative symbols) from which the first symbol (for example, the fourth symbol) has been deleted is displayed, and after the specific period, the predetermined symbol mode is displayed. Predetermined The display control means includes a design that includes a design and a second design different from the first design (for example, a fourth design different from the first design). It is displayed on the symbol display means.

  Thus, according to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, for example, the fourth symbol is erased during the big hit and another fourth symbol is displayed after the big hit, so the player is reminded of the lottery result. In some cases, it is possible to improve the attention of the player with respect to the game by concentrating on the game and improving the interest.

(5) In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the second symbol display means has a second display area (for example, the display position does not change during the second symbol variation stop display period) 4th symbol display area 208e) and a first display area (for example, left middle right decorative symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c) including a case where the display position changes during the second symbol fluctuation stop display period. ), And the first symbol and the second symbol are symbols displayed in the second display area, and the plurality of predetermined symbols are displayed in the first display area. It is characterized by being a symbol.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, for example, the fourth symbol is erased during the big hit or is replaced with another fourth symbol after the big hit. By giving a guide for remembering, it may be possible to promote the improvement of the player's attention to the game and to concentrate on the game to improve the interest.

In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment described above, after displaying the symbol combination selected based on the determination result, at least a part of the symbol combination is interrupted, and when the display is resumed, the symbol combination itself or its A part is changed to the selected predetermined design without being based on the determination result.
For this reason, during the big hit, in the game stand that hides either the decorative symbol or the fourth symbol or both, the information of the symbol that has been hidden until the display of the symbol that has been hidden is resumed. There is no need to store it, the storage capacity can be reduced, and even if the display is resumed, it is possible to produce an effect that does not give a sense of discomfort.

In addition, only after a specific symbol combination (a symbol selected at the time of 2R probability change / normal / small hits, latent state rush symbol) selected based on a plurality of determination results is changed to a predetermined symbol combination when a predetermined condition is satisfied. I am doing so.
For this reason, 2R regular big hits and small hits are more advantageous than outliers, but it is not possible to obtain a large profit, so the player may feel uncomfortable when displaying for a long time, so those symbol combinations are displayed. In such a case, the player's discomfort can be reduced by changing to a predetermined symbol combination.

The predetermined symbol combination is a dedicated symbol combination that is not selected based on the determination result and is displayed only when the symbol is changed.
For this reason, if the same symbol combination that is displayed based on the determination result is displayed when the symbol is changed, the player cannot determine whether or not the displayed symbol is based on the determination. Therefore, the predetermined symbol combination displayed at the time of the symbol change is not used for notifying the determination result.

  In addition, not only in the symbol combination, in the latent state rush symbol display, when a mode change effect (background or music is changed) is performed, all are returned to the normal state. In a game machine that changes the production mode based on the display of 2R big hit or small hit symbols, the latent state can be determined by other notifications even if the decorative symbols and the fourth symbols are changed to predetermined ones. When the symbol is changed, the other effects are also changed to those executed in the normal state.

  Also, during the big hit game, a simple display that displays only a part of the information of the symbol combination is performed, and symbols that are not displayed at that time are changed to predetermined symbols when the display is returned. For example, during the big hit game, all are erased, or only a part of the symbol combination is displayed. The notification corresponding to the determination result is made by a special figure, and in order to effectively use the display area during the big hit operation, only a part of the symbol combination is displayed during the big hit in many game machines. Yes. It is possible to reduce the storage capacity by discarding information about the hidden symbols, and to give the player a sense of incongruity by displaying the predetermined symbols at the timing of redisplaying the symbols. There is no.

  Some conventional pachinko machines hide a symbol and display a predetermined demonstration image based on the elapse of a predetermined time after the symbol is stopped and displayed. It may be similar to this embodiment in that the display period of the symbol selected based on the determination result is limited and that the lottery result cannot be grasped after the predetermined condition is satisfied. However, in this embodiment, since the symbol based on the determination result is not displayed based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, it is not necessary to hold information regarding the symbol, so the capacity of the storage device of the first sub-control unit 400 Reduction is possible. In the prior art, it is difficult to identify the lottery result by hiding the symbol based on the determination result. In the present embodiment, it is difficult to identify the lottery result by displaying a symbol that is not based on the lottery result. By displaying at least another pattern, it is possible to reduce the impression that the pachinko machine intentionally hides the lottery result to the player. In the prior art, since the symbols are not displayed, it is easy to give an impression that the pachinko machine intentionally hides the lottery result. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, a predetermined symbol combination is displayed when the power is turned on. The conventional pachinko machine may be similar in that a predetermined symbol combination is displayed. However, conventionally, since a predetermined symbol combination is displayed in any state / period, there is no effect of preventing the player from leaving the seat.

In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is used as an example of a game table, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is also applicable to a slot machine 1000 as shown in FIG.
The game machine according to the present invention corresponds to each reel shown in FIG. 22 as “a plurality of types of symbols 1002 and a plurality of reels 1002 which are rotationally driven, a start lever 1004 for instructing the rotation of the reels”. A stop button 1006 for individually stopping the rotation of the reels, lottery means (lottery prize internal lottery) for determining whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of winning combinations is successful, and a lottery result of the lottery means The combination of symbols displayed by the reel stop control means (reel stop control processing) that performs stop control for stopping the rotation of the reels and the reels stopped based on the lottery result of the lottery means corresponds to the winning combination. And a determination means (winning determination process) for determining whether or not the symbol combination is predetermined, and when the symbol stop mode is a predetermined winning mode, it corresponds to the predetermined winning mode In addition to payout control means (medal payout process 1008) for performing game medium payout processing for paying out game media to be played, effect means 1010 for executing effects based on the lottery result of the lottery means is provided. A launching device 1014 that launches a ball into the game area 1012, a winning opening 1016 configured to be able to enter a ball launched from the launching device, a detection means 1018 that detects a ball that has entered the winning opening 1016, A payout means 1020 for paying out a ball when the detection means 1018 detects a ball, a variable display device 1022 for variably displaying a predetermined symbol (identification information), and a shutter 1024 movable to a position for shielding the variable display device 1022 And a movable body 1026 that operates in a predetermined operation mode, and the variable display device 1022 displays a symbol when the game ball enters the winning opening and wins. And the stopped displayed After moving, are also suitable for the slot machine 1000 "is a rendering device 1010, such as to produce a game.

  The game table according to the present invention is shown in FIG. 23 (a). “Insert a bill into the bill insertion slot 2002, execute a lottery based on the bet 2004 and start 2006 operation, and display the lottery result on the lottery result display device 2008. Then, at the time of winning, the number of bonus coins is added to the remaining credit number, and when cashout 2009 is selected, the casino machine 2000 issues a receipt from the receipt issuing machine 2010 with a code corresponding to the remaining credit number. It may be.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5B, the cellular phone 3000 having a storage unit for storing the electronic data for realizing the present invention, and the electronic data for realizing the present invention as shown in FIG. The present invention may be applied to a portable game machine 4000 having a storage unit for storing the video data and a home video game machine 5000 having a storage unit for storing electronic data for realizing the present invention.

  More specifically, the mobile phone 3000 in FIG. 5B includes an operation unit operated by a player, a data acquisition unit that acquires data related to the game through a mobile phone line, and acquired data about the game (this book And a control unit that controls the game based on the data stored in the storage unit and the operation of the operation unit.

  The portable game machine 4000 in FIG. 6C includes an operation unit operated by a player, a data acquisition unit that acquires data related to the game from a predetermined storage medium (DVD or the like), and acquired data related to the game (the present invention). And a control unit for controlling the game based on the data stored in the storage unit and the operation of the operation unit. The home video game machine 5000 in FIG. 6D includes an operation unit operated by a player, a data acquisition unit that acquires data related to a game from a predetermined storage medium (DVD or the like), and acquired data ( And a control unit that controls the game based on the data stored in the storage unit and the operation of the operation unit.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5E, the present invention may be applied to a data server 6000 that stores electronic data for realizing the present invention. In some cases, the electronic data for realizing the present invention is downloaded from the data server 6000 to the home video game machine 5000 shown in FIG.

  In addition, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program that simulates the operation of a real machine such as a pachinko machine for a home game machine. In that case, a DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

  Furthermore, the present invention has been described by taking a pachinko machine and a slot machine as examples of game machines, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be applied to an arrangement ball game machine, a ball ball game machine, a smart ball, and the like.

100 Pachinko machine 136 Chance button 208 Decorative symbol display device 208a Left symbol display region 208b Middle symbol display region 208c Right symbol display region 208d Production display region 226 General winning opening 228 Normal drawing start port 230 Special figure start port 232 Special figure 2 start Port 234 Variable prize opening 300 Main control unit 400 First sub control unit 500 Second sub control unit

Claims (5)

A go / no-go judging means for making a go / no-go judgment when a predetermined success / fail judgment condition is satisfied;
When the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means is a specific success / failure determination result, the advantage is different from the first advantage from the first control state in which the advantage to the player is the first advantage. Control state transition means for shifting the control state to the second control state which is the second advantage;
A specific symbol display means for performing a symbol variation stop display for definitely stopping and displaying a symbol aspect corresponding to a result of the determination of success / failure by the success / failure determination means,
A game machine equipped with
A display control means for displaying the symbol pattern that has been definitively stopped and displayed by replacing it with another symbol aspect before starting the next symbol fluctuation stop display by the specific symbol display means. Stand. The game table according to claim 1,
A first symbol display means for performing a first symbol variation stop display for definitely stopping and displaying the first symbol mode corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination unit after the symbols are displayed in a variable manner;
A second symbol display means for performing a second symbol variation stop display for definitely stopping and displaying a second symbol aspect corresponding to the result of the determination of success / failure by the success / failure determination means after the symbols are displayed in a variable manner;
Based on the start of the first symbol fluctuation stop display by the first symbol display means, the second symbol fluctuation stop display by the second symbol display means is started, and the second symbol fluctuation stop display is started. The stop display is configured to be performed in parallel with the first symbol variation stop display,
The second symbol variation stop display by the second symbol display means is a symbol variation stop display for producing the first symbol variation stop display by the first symbol display means,
The game table characterized in that the specific symbol display means is the second symbol display means. In the game stand according to claim 2,
The second symbol aspect comprises a symbol combination of a plurality of symbols,
The gaming machine characterized in that the display control means replaces a predetermined symbol of the plurality of symbols constituting the second symbol aspect with another symbol and displays the symbol on the second symbol display means. In the game stand of Claim 3,
When the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination unit is the specific determination result, after the specific symbol combination is definitely stopped and displayed on the second symbol display unit,
During a specific period from when the control state is shifted from the first control state to the second control state by the control state transition means until the transition to the first control state again. Displaying a predetermined symbol form in which the first symbol is erased from one or more predetermined symbols of a plurality of symbols constituting the symbol combination;
After the specific period, the display control means includes a pattern form configured to include the predetermined symbol displayed in the specific period and a second symbol different from the first symbol. A game table that is displayed on the second symbol display means. In the game stand of Claim 4,
The second symbol display means includes:
A second display area in which the display position does not change over the period of the second symbol variation stop display;
A first display area including a case where a display position changes during the period of the second symbol fluctuation stop display,
The first symbol and the second symbol are symbols displayed in the second display area,
The gaming table, wherein the plurality of predetermined symbols are symbols displayed in the first display area.

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