JP2011229697A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables the interest of a game to be enhanced by executing a specific performance even after an advantageous state.SOLUTION: A start area control means carries out control so that a start area may be of a second size for a longer period in a second approach ratio control state than in a first approach ratio control state. A performance control means causes a performance means to carry out specific performance operation during the second approach ratio control state. Even after the second approach ratio control state is terminated, the performance control means causes the performance means to continue the specific performance operation on condition that the size of the start area is equal to the second size.

Description

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

  Conventionally, a gaming table represented by a pachinko machine is configured so that a predetermined profit can be obtained by firing a ball from a launching device and entering a predetermined winning opening provided in a predetermined gaming area. ing. As one of such game machines, there has been proposed a game machine configured to enhance the effect of production using a moving object that moves and to improve the player's willingness to play (see, for example, Patent Document 1). .

JP 2008-200302 A

  In recent years, the player's preference has also become diverse, and there is a need for innovative production that has never been seen before. For example, with conventional pachinko machines, the electric support effect has changed to a non-electric support effect at the end of the electric support. Therefore, the player may determine that the advantageous state has ended at the timing of effect switching, and may reduce the player's willingness to play.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game stand that can improve the interest of the game by performing a specific performance even after an advantageous state. And

  The present invention relates to a start information deriving unit for deriving start information when a game ball enters the start area, a determination unit for determining whether or not the game ball is determined based on the start information, and a result of the determination of success / failure by the determination unit. Is the second advantage that is higher than 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 control state, and symbol display means for performing symbol variation stop display for stopping and displaying the symbol form corresponding to the result of the determination of the success / failure by the success / failure determination means after the symbols are variably displayed. And a game from one of the predetermined first approach rate control state and the second approach rate control state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the starting region than the first entering rate control state to the starting region. Changed the ease of ball entry And a start area control for changing the size of the start area from the first size to a second size larger than the first size when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied. A game machine comprising: means, effect means for performing an effect operation during the symbol variation stop display by the symbol display means, and effect control means for controlling the effect operation by the effect means, wherein the start area control The means controls the start area to be the second size over a long period of time in the second approach rate control state than in the first approach rate control state, and the effect control means During the second approach rate control state, the effecting means performs a specific effect operation, and even after the second approach rate control state ends, the size of the start area is On the condition that it is the second size A gaming table, characterized in that to continue the specific effect operation by means out.

  According to the game stand according to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by performing a specific effect even after an advantageous state.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the same pachinko machine from the back side. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board from the front. The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. (A) An example of the stop symbol form of the special figure is shown. (B) An example of a stop symbol form of a decorative symbol is shown. (C) An example of a usual stop display symbol is shown. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main process of a main control part. (B) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a prefetch process. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a common figure state update process. (B) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of an electric Chu control process. (C) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a common drawing relevant lottery process. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the success / failure prefetch table. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the special figure success / failure prefetch result table. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the determination table for success / failure. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the special figure determination table. (C) It is the figure which showed an example of the table set selection table. It is the figure which showed an example of the special figure timer number selection table. It is the figure which showed an example of the change time table. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the general-purpose prefetching table. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the table for common figure determination. (C) It is the figure which showed an example of the universal timer number selection table. (A) It is the figure which showed the special figure prefetch information type memorize | stored in a special figure 1 prefetch information storage area or a special figure 2 prefetch information storage area. (B) It is the figure which showed the common map prefetch information classification memorize | stored in a common map prefetch information storage area. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the pending | holding information at the time of low probability. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the prefetch information at the time of low probability. (A) is a figure showing an example of reservation information at the time of high probability. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the prefetch information at the time of high probability. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU of a 1st sub control part performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of a 1st sub control part. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of a 1st sub control part. (D) It is a flowchart of the image control process of a 1st sub control part. It is the figure which showed the flowchart which shows the flow of effect control processing. (A) It is a time chart which shows the flow of the production control example 1. FIG. (B) It is a time chart which shows the flow of the production control example 2. FIG. (A) It is a time chart which shows the flow of the production control example 3. (B) It is a time chart which shows the flow of the production control example 4. FIG. It is the front view of the pachinko machine which concerns on the modification 1, and the time chart which shows the flow of the production of the pachinko machine. It is a time chart which shows the example which applied this invention to the slot machine.

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

  <Overall configuration>

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

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

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

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

  The front frame door 106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is configured in a frame shape so that the 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.

  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.

  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 an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 viewed from the back side. The upper part of the back surface of the pachinko machine 100 has an opening that opens upward, a ball tank 150 for temporarily storing game balls, and a lower part of the ball tank 150 that is positioned below the ball tank 150. A tank rail 154 is provided for guiding a ball passing through the formed communication hole and dropping to the dispensing device 152 located on the right side of the back surface.

  The payout device 152 is formed of a cylindrical member, and includes a payout motor, a sprocket, and a payout sensor (not shown) inside. The sprocket is configured to be rotatable by a payout motor. The sprocket that temporarily passes through the tank rail 154 and flows down into the payout device 152 is temporarily retained, and the payout motor is driven to rotate by a predetermined angle. Thus, the temporarily accumulated game balls are sent one by one downward to the payout device 152.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The general map display device 210 is a display device for displaying a general map, and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 are display devices for displaying a 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 first special figure hold lamp 218 and the second special figure hold lamp 220 are lamps for indicating the number of special figure variable games (details will be described later) that are being held. In this embodiment, the special figure variable games are displayed. It is possible to hold up to a predetermined number (for example, four). The high-probability medium lamp 222 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state in which a big hit is likely to occur or a high probability state, and the gaming state is changed from a low probability state in which a big hit is unlikely to occur. Turns on when switching to the probability state, and turns off when switching from the high probability state to the low probability state.

  In addition, a general prize opening 226, a general figure starting opening 228, a first special figure starting opening 230, a second special figure starting opening 232, and a variable winning opening 234 are provided around the effect device 206. ing.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 226 are arranged on the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detecting sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 226 (in the general winning holes 226). In the case of winning, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of balls are discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the upper plate 126. With these configurations, the player can pay out the winning balls to the player based on winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In this embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning is sometimes referred to as a “prize ball”, and a ball lent to a player is sometimes referred to as “rental ball”. They are called “balls (game balls)”.

  The normal start port 228 is constituted 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 first special figure starting port 230 is disposed at the center of the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 230, a payout device 152, which will be described later, is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls is used as a prize ball for the upper plate 126. And the special figure changing game by the first special figure display device is started. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The second special figure starting port 232 is called an electric tulip (electric Chu). In the present embodiment, only one second special figure starting port 232 is disposed directly below the first special figure starting port 230. The second special figure starting port 232 has a wing that can be opened and closed to the left and right, and the sphere cannot be entered while the wing is closed. When stopped, the blades open and close at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 232, the payout device 152 is driven and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. At the same time, the special figure variable game by the second special figure display device is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning opening 234 is called a large winning opening or an attacker, and in the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 234 is disposed below the center of the game board 200. This variable winning opening 234 has a door member that can be freely opened and closed, and it is impossible to enter a ball while the door member is closed, and the special figure display device stops and displays the jackpot symbol when the special figure variable game is won. In this case, the door member opens and closes at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) and 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.

  This pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with strength according to the operation amount of the player's operation handle, and launches 146 Further, the outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the launcher 148 and driven into the game area 124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc., and a winning opening (general winning opening 226, variable winning opening 234) or start opening (Outside the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232), winning out any winning port or starting port, or just passing through the normal start port 228, the out port 240 To reach.

  <Directing device 206>

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

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

  The warp device 242 discharges the game balls that have entered the warp inlet 242a provided at the upper left of the effect device 206 to the stage 244 below the front surface of the effect device 206 from the warp outlet 242b.

  The stage 244 can roll a ball discharged from the warp outlet 242b, a ball carried on by a nail of the game board 200, or the like, and the passed ball is a first special figure starting port 230 at the center of the stage 244. A special route 244a is provided to facilitate entry into the golf course.

  In this embodiment, the effect movable body 224 includes an upper arm 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. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are closed, the shielding device 246 covers the inner end portions of the shielding device 246 so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the decorative symbol display device 208. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are opened, each inner end portion slightly overlaps the outer end portion of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208, but the player can visually recognize all of the display of the decorative symbol display device 208. It is. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b can be stopped at arbitrary positions, respectively, for example, only a part of the decorative design so that the player can identify which decorative design the displayed decorative design is. Can be shielded. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b may be configured so that a part of the decorative symbol display device 208 behind the lattice hole can be visually recognized, or the shoji part of the lattice hole is closed with a translucent lens body. The display by the decorative symbol display device 208 may be vaguely visible to the player, or the shoji part of the holes in the lattice is completely closed (shielded), and the decorative symbol display device 208 behind is made completely invisible. Also good.

  <Control unit>

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

  The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 can be roughly classified into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. A first sub-control unit 400 that controls the second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, and a command transmitted by the main control unit 300 A payout control unit 600 that mainly performs control related to payout of game balls, a launch control unit 630 that controls the launch of game balls, and a power management unit 660 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100. Yes.

  <Main control unit>

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

  The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, and temporary data. RAM 308 for storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time and frequency, and WDT 314 for monitoring abnormalities in program processing are mounted. . Note that another storage device may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 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 signal output from various sensors 320 including a ball detection sensor provided inside each start opening, winning opening and variable winning opening, and receiving an amplification result and a reference voltage. A sensor circuit 322 for outputting the comparison result to the counter circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302, a drive circuit 324 for performing display control of the first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214, A drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the figure display device 210 and various status display units 328 (for example, a general map hold lamp 216, a first special figure hold run) 218, the second special figure holding lamp 220, the high-accuracy medium lamp 222, etc.), and a drive circuit 330 for performing display control, and various solenoids 332 for opening and closing the second special figure starting port 232, the variable prize opening 234, and the like. A drive circuit 334 for controlling is connected.

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

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

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 338 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit 660 to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 338 is a voltage value of the power source. Is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output to the basic circuit 302.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. Game control is started when an activation signal is input.

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

  <Sub control unit>

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The power management unit 660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a DC voltage, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and controls each control unit such as the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400, the payout device 152, etc. Supply to each device. Further, the power management unit 660 supplies a power storage circuit (for example, a power supply circuit) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power supply is cut off. , Capacitor). In the present embodiment, a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power management unit 660 to the payout control unit 600 and the second sub control unit 500, and the main control unit 300, the second sub control unit 500, and the launch control unit are supplied from the payout control unit 600. Although a predetermined voltage is supplied to 630, the predetermined voltage may be supplied to each control unit and each device through another power supply path.

  <Type of design>

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 5A to 5C, the special symbols displayed by the first special symbol display device 212 and the second special symbol display device 214 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped (special diagrams 1 and 2). The decorative symbols that the decorative symbol display device 208 stops and displays, and the types of ordinary symbols that the normal symbol display device 210 stops and displays will be described.

  Fig.5 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect of a special figure (special figure 1, special figure 2). The first special figure variable game is started on the condition that the ball detection sensor detects that a ball has entered the first special figure start port 230, and that the ball has entered the second special figure start port 232 The second special figure variation game is started on condition that the ball detection sensor detects it. When the first special figure variable game is started, the first special figure display device 212 performs “fluctuation display of special figure 1” by repeating all lighting of seven segments and lighting of one central segment. . In addition, when the second special figure variable game is started, the second special figure display device 214 repeats the lighting of all the seven segments and the lighting of the central one segment “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 according to the present invention. When the fluctuation time determined before the start of the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 (corresponding to the fluctuation time in the present invention) elapses, the first special figure display device 212 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 1, Further, when the variation time determined before the start of the variation display of the special figure 2 (this also corresponds to the variation time referred to in the present invention) elapses, the second special figure display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 2. To do. Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 is displayed. Until stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol variation stop display referred to in the present invention, hereinafter, after the “variable display of special figure 1 or 2” is started, the stop symbol form of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed. The series of displays up to is referred to as “symbol fluctuation stop display”. As will be described later, the symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times.

  FIG. 5 (a) shows four types of special figures from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure D” as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation stop display. In the figure, 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.

  “Special figure A” is 15 rounds (15R) special jackpot symbol (big hit symbol 1), “Special figure B” is 15 rounds (15R) big jackpot symbol (big jackpot symbol 2), and a predetermined number of times after the jackpot game ends ( In the present embodiment, a transition is made to the electric support state (with time reduction) of 100 times. Further, the “special drawing D” is 15 rounds (15R) jackpot symbol (big jackpot symbol 3), and after the jackpot game is over, it shifts to a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 50 times) the electric support state (with time reduction). The electric support state refers to a state in which the blade 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 (electrical chew) is opened and closed at a predetermined time and a predetermined time interval (for example, 2 seconds open, 0.5 seconds closed). . Also, “shortening time” means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player (ordinary high probability state) in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. That means.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, whether or not it is a big hit in the special figure variable game is determined by lottery of hardware random numbers, and whether or not it is a special big hit is determined 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. Moreover, the state which transfers to the above-mentioned electric support state is called a normal high probability state, and the state which does not transfer to an electric support state is called a normal low probability state. That is, the above jackpot symbol 1 is in the special figure high probability normal figure low probability state, and the jackpot symbol 2, 3 is in the special figure low probability ordinary figure high probability state. These jackpot symbols 1 to 3 are symbols in which the profit amount given to the player is a relatively large profit amount. Further, the “special chart C” is an off-line symbol, and is a symbol in which the profit amount given to the player is a relatively small profit amount.

  FIG.5 (b) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect of a decoration symbol. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. Decorative symbol display on the condition that the ball detection sensor detects that a ball has entered the first special figure starting port 230 or the first special figure starting port 232 (subject to the start of the first special figure variable game) “Decoration 1” → “Decoration 2” → “Decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “Decoration” in the left symbol display area, middle symbol display area, and right symbol display area of the device 208. “Decoration pattern change display” is performed to switch the display in the order of “10” → “decoration 1” →. Further, for example, when a 15R jackpot for “Special Figure B” or “Special Figure D” is notified, a combination of three symbols corresponding to the 15R jackpot (for example, “Decoration 2—Decoration 2— "Decoration 2" and "decoration 4-decoration 4-decoration 4") are stopped and displayed in the three symbol display areas. Further, when notifying 15R special jackpot of “special drawing A”, a combination of three symbols having the same odd number of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3” or “decoration 7—decoration 7— Decoration 7 "etc.) is stopped and displayed in the three symbol display areas. Further, when notifying the “special symbol C” deviation, the symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 5B are stopped and displayed in the three symbol display areas.

  FIG.5 (c) shows an example of the usual stop display symbol. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes for ordinary maps: “general diagram A” which is a winning symbol and “general symbol B” which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that a sphere has passed through the general-purpose start opening 228, the normal symbol display device 210 repeats all lighting of the seven segments and lighting of the central one segment. Perform a “normal change display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the usual figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in the figure, 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.

  <Main control unit main processing>

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

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input executes a main control unit main process shown in FIG. 5A in accordance with a control program that is reset and started by a reset interrupt and stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  First, in step S101, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, setting of a stack initial value (temporary setting) to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of an interrupt mask, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, to the WDT 314 The operation is permitted and the initial value is set. Also, 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 first sub-control) Processing to output a clear signal from the output port to the unit 400, setting to allow writing to the RAM 308, setting to disable interrupts, setting the stack initial value to the stack pointer (this setting), all storage areas of the RAM 308 Initializes etc.

  In step S103, basic random number initial value update processing is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, two initial value generation random number counters for generating the initial values of the ordinary figure winning random number counter and the special figure random value counter, the ordinary figure timer random number value, and the special figure timer, respectively. Two random number counters for generating random number values (timer number determining random number values) are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as normal timer random numbers is 0 to 20, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal timer random value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 21, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. Further, after this basic random number initial value update process is completed, an interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated. In the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300, a first special figure notice lottery random number counter for generating a first special figure notice lottery random number value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 127, and a value in the range of 0 to 127 are also taken. A second special figure notice lottery random number counter for generating a second special figure notice lottery random number value to be obtained is provided. In step S105, the values of these counters are updated. The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the processes of step S103 and step S105 except during the timer interrupt process starting at predetermined intervals.

  <Main control unit timer interrupt processing>

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

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S201, an input port state update process is performed. In this input port state update process, detection of various sensors 320 including the above-mentioned front frame door open sensor, inner frame open sensor, lower pan full sensor, and various ball detection sensors via the input port of the I / O 310. A signal is input to monitor the presence or absence of a detection signal, and stored in a signal state storage area provided for each sensor 320 in the RAM 308. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area partitioned and stored in the RAM 308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt processing (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  In step S201, the information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, in step S201 described above, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection of the sphere detection sensor and noise, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 stores winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal). In this step S201, 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). In the case of the general winning port 226, the variable winning port 234, the first special figure starting port 230, and the second special figure starting port 232, or the ordinary drawing starting port 228. Is determined to have passed. 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 S203 and step S205, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In the basic random number initial value update process and the basic random number update process of the present embodiment, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S103 is updated and then used in the main control unit 300. Two random number counters for generating a numerical value (random number for jackpot determination) and a special figure 2 random value (random number for jackpot determination) are updated. For example, if the numerical value range that can be taken as the special figure 1 random value is 0 to 100, the value is obtained from the random number counter storage area for generating the special figure 1 random value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the obtained value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made one round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a special figure 1 random number value that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), a value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the special figure 1 random number value. The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the random number value of Fig. 1 has made one round next. Keep it.

  In step S207, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, the normal symbol display symbol update timer for timing the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the normal symbol display device 210, and the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 212 are timed. Special symbol 1 display symbol update timer for performing, special symbol 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time Various timers including a timer for measuring a predetermined closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step S209, a winning determination process is performed. In this winning determination process, when there are winnings in the winning ports 226, 234 and the starting ports 230, 232, 228, the value of the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning port or each starting port is stored in the RAM 308. Read and add 1 and set to the original prize ball number storage area. Further, in this step S209, when the first special figure variable game (the special figure variable game based on the winning in the first special figure start port 230) is put on hold, the start information of the special figure 1 provided in the RAM 308 is set to 1. When the second special figure variable game (the special figure variable game based on the winning in the second special figure start port 232) is put on hold, one start information of the special figure 2 provided in the RAM 308 is added. . In addition, when holding the usual variable game, the usual start information provided in the RAM 308 is incremented by one. In the common map related process in step S211, a general map state update process and a general map related lottery process, which will be described later, are performed.

  In step S213, a special figure state update process (a special figure 2 state update process and a special figure 1 state update process) and a special figure related lottery process (a special figure 2 related lottery process and a special figure 1 related lottery process) are performed. First, in the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed according to the state of the special figure 2.

  For example, in the special figure related process during the special figure fluctuation display (the above-mentioned special figure 2 display symbol update timer value is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns on / off drive control. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 performs the variable display of the special figure 2 (special figure 2 variable game).

  The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a big hit flag, a first miss flag, a special figure probability variation flag, and the like. In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the special figure 2 variable display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 display symbol update timer changes from 1 to 0), the second special symbol display device 214 is configured. 7 segment LED lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed, and setting indicating that the special figure 2 stop display is being performed is performed in the setting area of the RAM 308. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 performs a definite display such as a big hit symbol or a lost symbol. After that, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 milliseconds). With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player.

  In addition, in order to execute the general command rotation stop setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S215), 4H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the variable display is stopped. The special figure 2 identification information indicating that is special figure 2 is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the processing is terminated.

  Further, when the big hit flag is on, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the RAM 308 Is set in the setting area of the special figure 2 and a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, waiting for a period during which an image for notifying the player that the big win by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started is displayed. In order to do this, information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, 5H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command winning effect setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S215).

  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) Alternatively, the door member is held in the open state by the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member of the variable winning port 234 until the winning of a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected in the variable winning port 234. A signal indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, 7H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command big prize opening release setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S215).

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) A signal for holding the door member in a closed state is output to a solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member of the variable prize opening 234, and a closing period is indicated in a storage area of a door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Set the information. Further, 8H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command big prize opening closing setting transmission processing in the command setting transmission processing (step S215).

  In addition, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts and closes the opening / closing control of the door member a predetermined number of times (15 rounds in this embodiment) and ends, a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a decorative pattern Information indicating the effect standby period 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 display device 208 is to be ended is displayed. Set. Further, 6H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command end effect setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S215).

  Also, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 is not activated in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set medium. Furthermore, if the result of the special figure 2 variable game is out of the range, the first out flag is turned on. When the first deviation flag is on, the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0). However, the special region 2 inactive is set in the setting area of the RAM 308.

  In step S213, a special figure state update process (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is subsequently performed. In the special figure 1 state update process, each process described in the special figure 2 state update process is performed according to the state of the special figure 1. Each process performed in the special figure 1 state update process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 state update process is replaced with “special figure 1”. Omitted. The order of the special figure 2 state update process and the special figure 1 state update process may be reversed.

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

  In step S215, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in the present embodiment, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 -14 are command types (in this embodiment, commands such as basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, FRAM clear command, etc. Information that can specify the type), bits 0 to 10 are composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off in the command setting transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, the command data includes information indicating the value of the big hit flag, the value of the special symbol probability variation flag, the timer number selected in the special symbol related lottery process, etc. In the case of a stop command, the value of the jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. are included, and in the case of the winning effect command and the end effect start command, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. are included. In the case of a round number designation command, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the number of big hit rounds, etc. are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the first special figure starting port 230, presence / absence of winning at the second special figure starting port 232, winning of the variable winning port 234 Includes presence or absence.

  In the general command rotation start setting transmission process described above, the command data stored in the RAM 308 holds the value of the jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the timer number selected in the special figure related process, and holds. Information indicating the number of first special figure variable games or second special figure variable games is set. In the general command rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating the value of the jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data. In the above-mentioned general command winning effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period, the special figure probability variation Information indicating the value of the flag, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. is set. In the above-described general command end effect setting transmission process, command control data stored in the RAM 308, effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, the various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period, special figure probability variation Information indicating the value of the flag, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. is set. In the general command big prize opening release transmission process described above, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the first special figure fluctuation game or the second special figure fluctuation held. Information indicating the number of games is set. In the above-mentioned general command big prize opening 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 first special figure fluctuation game or the second special figure fluctuation held Information indicating the number of games is set. In step S215, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure pending increase process, special figure identification information (information showing special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308, command notice information (preliminary notice information, false) Set either advance notice information or no advance notice information).

  Furthermore, in this command setting transmission process, output schedule information and payout request information are output to the payout control unit 600. Note that the output schedule information and the payout request information are composed of 1 byte, strobe information (indicating that data is set when turned on) in bit 7, and power-on information (when turned on, indicating that data is set). Indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), bits 4 to 5 indicate the current processing type for encryption (0 to 3), and bits 0 to 3 indicate the number of payout requests after encryption processing. I am doing so.

  In step S217, 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 S219, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal statuses of various sensors stored in the signal status storage area in the input port status update process of step S201 are read, and the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or a lower pan full error is monitored. Device information indicating whether there is a front frame door opening error or a lower plate full error is set in the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 when a front frame door opening error or a lower plate full error is detected. To do. Further, various solenoids 332 are driven to control the opening and closing of the second special figure starting port 232 and the variable prize opening 234, and the normal symbol display device 210 and the first special symbol display via the display circuits 324, 326 and 330. Display data to be output to the device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the various status display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. In addition, the output schedule information set in the command setting transmission process in step S215 is output to the first sub control unit 400 via the output port (I / O 310).

  <Prefetch process>

  Next, the prefetching process in the main control unit timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of prefetching processing.

  In step S301, it is determined whether or not the start information of the above-mentioned special figure 2 has increased. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S302, and if not, the process proceeds to step S304.

  In steps S302 and S303, each jackpot is stored in the storage area provided for each hold (hold 1 to 4 in this embodiment) in the random number storage area for special figure 2 (special figure 2 hold storage area) provided in the RAM 308. The determination random number value and the jackpot special figure determining random value are stored in association with each other (the big hit determining random value and the big hit special figure determining random value are pre-read). Further, a special figure prefetching result, which will be described later, is acquired by lottery based on the prefetched random number for jackpot determination and the special figure determining random number for big hit, and the special figure prefetching result described later is provided in the RAM 308. The information is stored in association with the hold in the information storage area.

  In step S304, it is determined whether or not the start information of the above-described special figure 1 has increased. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S305, and if not, the process proceeds to step S310.

  In steps S305 and S306, it is determined whether or not a big hit game or an electric support is in progress. If one of the conditions is met, the process proceeds to step S309. If neither of the conditions is met, the process proceeds to step S307. .

  In steps S307 and S308, each jackpot is stored in the storage area provided for each hold (hold 1 to 4 in this embodiment) in the random number storage area for special figure 1 (special figure 1 hold storage area) provided in RAM 308. The determination random number value and the jackpot special figure determining random value are stored in association with each other (the big hit determining random value and the big hit special figure determining random value are pre-read). Further, a special figure prefetching result, which will be described later, is acquired by lottery based on the prefetched random number for jackpot determination and the special figure determining random number for big hit, and the special figure prefetching result is provided in the RAM 308. The information is stored in association with the hold in the information storage area.

  In step S309, information indicating "undetermined", which will be described later, is stored in the special figure 1 prefetch information storage area, and then the process proceeds to step S310.

  In step S310, it is determined whether or not the above-described usual startup information has increased. If yes, the process proceeds to step S311. If not, the process ends.

  In steps S311 and S312, one general start information provided in the RAM 308 is added, and each hold (in the embodiment, holds 1 to 4 in the random number storage area for general maps). Are stored in association with each other in the storage area provided (the pre-determined random number value is determined in advance). In addition, based on the prefetched random number value for determining the normal map, a wrong / prefetched result, which will be described later, is acquired, and the wrong / prefetched result is stored in association with the hold in the ordinary map prefetched information storage area provided in the RAM 308.

  <Normal state update process>

  Next, FIG. 8A is used to explain the normal state update process in the normal figure related process of the main control unit timer interrupt process. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the normal state update process.

  In step S401, referring to the changing flag provided in the RAM 308, it is determined whether or not the normal change is being displayed (during normal change game). If applicable, the process proceeds to step S402. Then, the process proceeds to step S406.

  In step S402, it is determined whether or not the normal map change display time has elapsed. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S404, and if not, the process proceeds to step S403 to perform a variable display process. In this variation display process, lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed that repeatedly turns on and off the 7-segment LED that constitutes the normal symbol display device 210.

  In step S404, the in-confirmation flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to in-confirmation, and in the next step S405, confirmation display start processing is performed. In this fixed display start process, the normal symbol display device 210 is used to perform a fixed display of either the winning symbol or the off symbol. Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in a storage area of a normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is notified of the result of the normal game.

  In step S406, it is determined whether or not the above-determined flag is being determined. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S407, and if it is not determined, the process is terminated. In step S407, it is determined whether or not a predetermined fixed time (the above-described stop period) has elapsed. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S408, and if not, the process ends.

  In step S408, it is determined whether or not the lottery result of the usual drawing lottery to be described later is winning (winning). If it is a win, the process proceeds to step S410, and if not, the process proceeds to step S409. In step S409, the process is ended after the operating flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to standby.

  In step S410, the above-mentioned operating flag is set to operating, and in the next step S411, it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned operating flag is operating. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S412. Chu control processing (details will be described later) is performed, and if not applicable, the processing is terminated.

  <Electric Chu Control>

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8B, the electric Chu control process in the above-described normal state update process will be described. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of electric Chu control processing.

  In step S501, it is determined whether it is the operation start timing (opening start timing) of the blade member of the second special figure starting port 232, and if applicable, the process proceeds to step 502, and if not, the process proceeds to step S503. move on. In step S502, during a predetermined opening period (for example, 2 seconds), a signal for holding the blade member in the open state is output to the solenoid (332) for driving the opening and closing of the blade member of the second special figure starting port 232, and the RAM 308 Is set in the storage area of the blade opening time management timer provided in FIG.

  In step S503, it is determined whether or not there are more than a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of balls in the second special figure starting port 232, and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S504 to set the operation end time. If not, the process proceeds to step S505.

  In step S505, a predetermined closing period (for example, 500 milliseconds), a process for outputting a signal for holding the blade member in a closed state to the solenoid 332 for opening and closing the blade member, a predetermined opening period (for example, 2 seconds), The process of outputting a signal for holding the blade member in an open state to the solenoid (332) for driving the opening and closing of the blade member of the second special figure starting port 232 is repeatedly executed.

  In step S506, it is determined whether it is the operation end timing (closing start timing) of the blade member of the second special figure starting port 232, and if applicable, the process proceeds to step 507, and if not, the process ends. To do. In step S507, the above-mentioned operating flag is set to standby.

  <General drawing related lottery processing>

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8 (c), a general drawing related lottery process in the general drawing related process of the main control unit timer interruption process will be described. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the general drawing related lottery process.

  In step S601, it is determined whether or not the above-described operating flag is on standby, and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S602, and if not, the process ends. In step S602, it is determined whether or not the lottery condition is satisfied. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S603, and if not, the process ends.

  In step S603, a general drawing lottery process (a general drawing determination lottery to be described later) is performed, and in step S604, the above-described changing flag is set to changing, and the processing is ended.

  <Data table of main control unit>

  Next, a data table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  <Attack prefetch table>

  The success / failure look-ahead table shown in FIG. 9A associates the type of special figure lottery state (special figure probability) stored in the game state storage area provided in the RAM 308, the lottery data, and the result of success / failure prefetching. It is an example of the data table memorize | stored.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines whether or not the lottery result of the special figure variable game is a win (big hit) based on the success / failure look-ahead table and the special drawing lottery status information (special figure probability). A special figure look-ahead lottery is performed to determine in advance whether or not to be off.

  The special drawing lottery state information includes information indicating a low probability state in which the special figure variable game is determined to be a win with a predetermined low probability (in this example, approximately 1/300 (= 218/65536)), and low probability. Higher information (in this example, about 1/60 (= 1090/65536)) and information indicating a high probability state for determining that the special figure variable game is won, etc. Or may be referred to as high probability (or with certainty).

  The lottery data in the success / failure look-ahead table is lottery data used to determine the success / failure prefetch result of the special figure variable game. For example, when the special figure probability is low and the acquired jackpot determination random number value is 1000 to 1217, it is determined as a big hit as the success / failure look-ahead result. On the other hand, if the special drawing lottery state is in a low probability state and the acquired jackpot determination random number value is a numerical value other than 1000-1217, it is determined that the result of the pre-fetching preemption result is out of place.

  In the present embodiment, the numerical value range that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number value is 0 to 65535 (the numerical value range is 65536), and the numerical value range of the big hit lottery data at a low probability is 1000 to 1217 (large numerical value range). Therefore, the probability of determining a big hit at a low probability is about 1/300 (= 218/65536). On the other hand, since the numerical range of the big hit lottery data at a high probability is 1000 to 2089 (the size of the numerical range is 1090), the probability of determining a big hit at the high probability is about 1/60 (= 1090 / 65536).

  <Special Figure Failure / Prefetch Results Table>

  9B is an example of a data table in which the above-mentioned special figure variation game success / failure prefetch results, lottery data, and special figure prefetch results are stored in association with each other. .

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines the special figure prefetching table, the special figure variable game success / failure prefetch result, and the big hit special figure when the above-mentioned special figure variable game success / failure prefetch result is a big hit. A jackpot type prefetch lottery is performed in which the jackpot type (special figure prefetching result) is determined in advance based on the random number value.

  For example, if the success / failure look-ahead result of special figure variation game is a big hit and the special figure determining random number for big hit is a value from 0 to 49, the big hit symbol 1 is selected as the special figure prefetch result and the big hit When the special figure determining random number value is 50 to 79, the big hit symbol 2 is selected as the special figure prefetching result, and when the big hit special figure determining random value is a numerical value of 80 to 99 Then, the jackpot symbol 3 is selected as the special figure prefetching result. In addition, in the above-mentioned special figure 1 pre-read information storage area (or special figure 2 pre-read information storage area), any of “high probability big hit symbols 1-3, low probability big hit symbols 1-3” The information which shows is memorize | stored. In the present embodiment, the possible numerical range of the special value for determining special figure for big hit time is 0 to 99 (the size of the numerical range is 100). In addition, when the result of the prefetching of the special figure variable game is out of place, the special figure C (out of symbol) is selected as the special figure prefetching result without using the special figure prefetching table, and the above special figure 1 prefetching information described above. In the storage area (or special figure 2 prefetch information storage area), information indicating “out” is stored in association with the hold.

  <Win / fail judgment table>

  The success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 10A associates the type of special drawing lottery state (special drawing probability) stored in the game state storage area provided in the RAM 308, lottery data, and the determination result. It is an example of the data table memorize | stored.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines whether or not the lottery result of the special figure variable game is won (big hit) based on the winning / failing determination table and the special drawing lottery status information (special figure probability). A special figure winning / not-seeing lottery is performed to determine whether or not.

  The lottery data in the success / failure determination table is lottery data used to determine the determination result of the special figure variation game. For example, when the special figure probability is low and the acquired big hit determination random number value is 1000 to 1217, it is determined that the special figure variable game is won (big hit), and the big hit flag is set to ON. On the other hand, when the special figure lottery state is in a low probability state and the acquired random number for jackpot determination is a numerical value other than 1000-1217, it is determined that the special figure variable game is lost and the jackpot flag is set to OFF. To do.

  In the present embodiment, the numerical value range that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number value is 0 to 65535 (the numerical value range is 65536), and the numerical value range of the big hit lottery data at a low probability is 1000 to 1217 (large numerical value range). Is 218), the winning probability of jackpot of the low probability special figure variable game is about 1/300 (= 218/65536). On the other hand, since the numerical range of the big hit lottery data at a high probability is 1000-2089 (the size of the numerical range is 1090), the winning probability per jackpot of the high probability special figure variable game is about 1/60. (= 1090/65536), and the winning probability of the jackpot of the special figure variable game is set such that the higher probability is higher than the lower probability.

  <Special figure determination table>

  The special figure determination table shown in FIG. 10B is an example of a data table in which the above-mentioned special figure variable game success / failure determination result, lottery data, and special figure determination result are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines the special figure determination table, the special figure variable game success / failure determination result, and the big hit special figure determination when the determination result of the special figure variable game is a big hit. A jackpot type lottery that determines the jackpot type (special figure determination result) is performed based on the random number value.

  For example, if the result of determining whether or not the special figure variation game is successful is a big hit and the random number for determining the special figure for big hit is 0 to 49, select the big hit symbol 1 as the special figure determining result and When the special figure determining random value is a numerical value of 50 to 79, the big hit symbol 2 is selected as the special figure determining result, and when the special figure determining random number value for the big hit is a numerical value of 80 to 99 Then, the jackpot symbol 3 is selected as the special figure prefetching result. In the present embodiment, the possible numerical range of the special value for determining special figure for big hit time is 0 to 99 (the size of the numerical range is 100). Also, if the result of determining whether or not the special figure variation game is correct is out of place, the special figure C (out of symbol) is selected as the special figure determination result without using the special figure determination table.

  <Table set selection table>

  FIG. 10C shows an example of the table set selection table. This table set selection table is a data table in which the above-mentioned special figure determination result, the special figure fluctuation frequency, and the timer selection table are stored in association with each other.

  When the above-mentioned special figure determination result is selected, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300, based on this table set selection table, the selected special figure determination result, the number of special figure fluctuations, and the timer selection table A table set selection lottery is performed.

  For example, when the selected special figure determination result is the jackpot symbol 2 (special figure B), the number of changes is 100 times, the timer selection table is a combination of the table 2, the number of changes is 0, and the timer selection table is a table. Each of the combinations is selected.

  <Special figure timer number selection table>

  FIG. 11 shows an example of the special figure timer number selection table. This special figure timer number selection table is a special figure determination result based on the above-mentioned special figure determination table, the above-mentioned timer selection table, and the special figure variable game hold stored in the above-mentioned special figure hold number storage area. It is a data table in which lottery data classified by number and timer number determination results are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 includes the special figure timer number selection table, the special figure determination result based on the above special figure determination table, the timer selection table selected in the above table set selection lottery, and the above special figure. A special-purpose timer number lottery for determining the timer number is performed based on the number of holds and the random number value for determining the timer number. For example, the above-mentioned special figure determination result is special figure C (missing symbol), the above-mentioned timer selection table is table 1, the special figure holding number is 0 to 2, and the obtained timer number determination random number value is 0 to 89. If it is within the range, timer 3 (variation time 10 seconds) is selected as the timer number. Also, for example, the above-mentioned special figure determination result is jackpot symbol 1 (special chart A), jackpot symbol 2 (special chart B) or jackpot symbol 3 (special chart D), and the above timer selection table is table 1. When the figure hold number is 3 and the obtained random number for determining the timer number is in the range of 0 to 1, the timer 4 (fluctuation time 12 seconds) is selected as the timer number. In the present embodiment, the possible numerical range of the timer number determination random number is 0 to 99 (the numerical range is 100).

  <Variation time table>

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the variation time table. This variation time table is a data table in which the above-described timer number determination result and the variation time are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 selects the variation time based on the variation time table and the above timer number determination result. For example, when the timer number determination result is timer 1, 1 second is selected as the variation time, and when the timer number determination result is timer 6, 50 seconds is selected as the variation time.

  <General-purpose look-ahead table>

  13A shows the special drawing lottery state type (special drawing probability) stored in the game state storage area provided in the RAM 308, lottery data, and the success / failure prefetching result. It is an example of a data table stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines whether or not the lottery result of the common figure floating game is won (big hit) based on this special chart prefetching table and special figure lottery status information (special figure probability). A general-purpose look-ahead lottery is performed to determine in advance whether or not to make a mistake.

  The lottery data in the general-purpose prefetching table is lottery data used to determine the success / failure prefetching result of the general-purpose variable game. For example, if the special figure probability is low and the acquired random number value for the normal figure determination is 64881 to 65535, it is determined that the result of the prefetching is a hit, and the above-mentioned common figure prefetching information storage area is put on hold. Information indicating "winning" is stored in association with each other. On the other hand, when the special drawing lottery state is in a low probability state and the acquired random number value for determining the common figure is a numerical value of 0 to 648880, it is determined that the result of the pre-fetching pre-fetching is out of order, and the above-described pre-drawing pre-reading information storage is performed. In the area, information indicating “out” is stored in association with the hold.

  In the present embodiment, the numerical value range that can be taken by the random number value for determining the normal map is 0 to 65535 (the size of the numerical value range is 65536), and the numerical range of the lottery data per hit at the low probability is 64881 to 65535 (the numerical value range). Since the size is 655), the probability of hitting at a low probability is 655/65536. On the other hand, since the numerical range of the winning lottery data at a high probability is 655 to 65535 (the size of the numerical range is 64881), the probability of determining a hit at a high probability is 64881/65536.

  <Typical judgment table>

  The table for determination of special chart shown in FIG. 13 (b) includes the type of special figure lottery state (special figure probability) stored in the game state storage area provided in the RAM 308, lottery data, the result of common figure determination, Is an example of a data table stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 wins the lottery result (normal figure determination result) of the common figure variation game based on the special figure determination table and the special figure lottery state information (special figure probability). ) Or unsuccessful selection (missing). Note that the lottery data of the normal map determination table is the same as the above-mentioned general map prefetch table, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  <Normal timer number selection table>

  FIG. 13C is a diagram showing an example of a general timer number selection table. This ordinary timer number selection table is a data table in which the above-mentioned special figure probability, the above-mentioned ordinary figure determination result, and the timer number determination result are stored in association with each other. Note that the variation time is described for reference, and is not actually stored in the storage means.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 performs a general timer number lottery for determining a timer number determination result based on the general timer determination result based on the general timer number selection table and the above-described general map determination table.

  For example, when the special figure probability is low and the above-mentioned usual figure determination result is a winning symbol, the usual figure timer 1 (variation time 10 seconds) is selected as the timer number decision result.

  <Prefetch information type>

  FIG. 14A is a diagram showing the special figure prefetch information types stored in the special figure 1 prefetch information storage area or the special figure 2 prefetch information storage area, and FIG. It is the figure which showed the common map prefetch information classification memorize | stored in an information storage area.

  As described above, when holding the first special figure variable game (or the second special figure variable game) in the above step 209, the main control unit 300 pre-reads the big hit determination random number value and the special jackpot special value. Based on the figure-determining random value, a special chart look-ahead result (in this example, any one of the high probability big hit symbols 1 to 3, the low probability big hit big hit symbols 1 to 3, or the off) is obtained. The figure prefetch result is stored in the special figure 1 prefetch information storage area (or special figure 2 prefetch information storage area). Further, when the prefetching is not executed, the main control unit 300 stores information indicating “undecided” in the special figure 1 prefetch information storage area (or the special figure 2 prefetch information storage area). When there is no hold of the special figure variable game (or the second special figure variable game), information indicating “no hold” is stored in the special figure 1 prefetch information storage area (or special figure 2 prefetch information storage area). To do.

  In addition, in the above-described step 209, the main control unit 300 suspends the general-purpose variable game, based on the pre-read random number value for general-purpose determination, whether or not the pre-fetching result (in this example, either off or hit) (1) is acquired, and the result of the pre-failure prefetching is stored in the normal prefetching information storage area.

  <Holding information and look-ahead information at low probability>

  Next, an example of the hold information and the prefetch information at the low probability will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a diagram showing an example of hold information at a low probability, and FIG. 8B is a diagram showing an example of prefetch information at a low probability.

  For example, the main control unit 300 adds one start information of the above-mentioned special figure 1 when holding the first special figure variable game in the above-described step S209 in the state where the number of the first special figure variable game is 0. In the above-described special figure 1 reservation storage area, the jackpot determination random number value (20005 in this example) and the jackpot special figure determination random value (in this example) Then, 23) is stored. Further, the main control unit 300 acquires a special figure prefetching result (in this example, a loss) based on the prefetched random number for jackpot determination and the special figure determination random number for big hit, and the special figure prefetching result is obtained. In the above-mentioned special figure 1 prefetch information storage area, it is stored in association with the hold 1.

  Subsequently, when the first special figure variable game is held in step S209 in the state where the number of the first special figure variable game held is 1, the main control unit 300 sets one start information of the above special figure 1. In addition to setting to 2, the above-mentioned special figure 1 reservation storage area is associated with reservation 2 and the jackpot determination random number value (in this example, 1100) and the jackpot special figure determination random value (this In the example, 40) is stored. Further, the main control unit 300 acquires a special chart prefetching result (in this example, a low probability jackpot symbol 1) based on the prefetched random number for jackpot determination and the special figure determination random number for jackpot The special figure prefetching result is stored in association with the hold 2 in the special figure prefetching information storage area described above.

  Subsequently, when the first special figure variable game is held in step S209 in the state where the number of first special figure variable games held is 2, the main control unit 300 sets one start information of the above special figure 1 as described above. In addition to setting to 3, the above-mentioned special figure 1 reservation storage area is associated with the reservation 3 and the jackpot determination random number value (612 in this example) and the jackpot special figure determination random value (this In the example, 79) is stored. Further, the main control unit 300 acquires a special figure prefetching result (in this example, a loss) based on the prefetched random number for jackpot determination and the special figure determination random number for big hit, and the special figure prefetching result is obtained. In the above-mentioned special figure 1 prefetch information storage area, the information is stored in association with the hold 3. The main control unit 300 performs the same processing when the second special figure variable game is put on hold, but in this example, there is no hold on the second special figure variable game. In the special figure 2 prefetch information storage area, information indicating no suspension is stored.

  Also, the main control unit 300 adds 1 to the above-mentioned general chart start information and sets it to 1 when the general variable game is held in step S209 when the general variable game is on hold. At the same time, a random number value for universal determination (1000 in this example) is stored in association with the hold 1 in the above-described normal figure storage area. Further, the main control unit 300 obtains the result of the pre-fetching (in this example, disagreement) based on the pre-read random number value for determining the common map, and stores the result of the pre-fetching in the above-described common map pre-reading information storage area. Stored in association with hold 1.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 300 adds 1 to the above-mentioned general chart start information to 2 when the general variable game is suspended in the above step S209 in the state where the general variable game is on hold. In addition to the setting, the usual figure determination random number value (3355 in this example) is stored in association with the hold 2 in the above-described usual figure hold storage area. Further, the main control unit 300 obtains the result of the pre-fetching (in this example, disagreement) based on the pre-read random number value for determining the common map, and stores the result of the pre-fetching in the above-described common map pre-reading information storage area. It is stored in association with the hold 2.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 300 adds 1 to the above-mentioned general chart start information to 3 when the general variable game is held in step S209 in the state where the general variable game is on hold 2 in step S209. In addition to the setting, a random number value for universal figure determination (55555 in this example) is stored in association with the hold 3 in the above-described normal figure storage area. Further, the main control unit 300 obtains the result of the pre-fetching (in this example, disagreement) based on the pre-read random number value for determining the common map, and stores the result of the pre-fetching in the above-described common map pre-reading information storage area. Stored in association with the hold 3.

  <Holding information and prefetch information at high probability>

  Next, an example of hold information and prefetch information at the time of high probability will be described using FIG. FIG. 5A is a diagram showing an example of the hold information at the time of high probability, and FIG. 5B is a diagram showing an example of the prefetch information at the time of high probability.

  For example, the main control unit 300 adds one start information of the above-mentioned special figure 1 when holding the first special figure variable game in the above-described step S209 in the state where the number of the first special figure variable game is 0. Is set to 1, and the jackpot determination random number value (30000 in this example) and the jackpot special figure determining random number value (in this example) in association with the hold 1 in the above-described special chart 1 holding storage area. Then, 10) is memorized. Further, the main control unit 300 acquires the special figure prefetching result (in this example, the big hit symbol 1) based on the prefetched random number for jackpot determination and the special figure determining random number for big hit, and the special figure prefetching The result is stored in association with the hold 1 in the above-described special figure 1 prefetch information storage area.

  Subsequently, when the first special figure variable game is held in step S209 in the state where the number of the first special figure variable game held is 1, the main control unit 300 sets one start information of the above special figure 1. In addition to setting to 2, the above-mentioned special figure 1 hold storage area is associated with hold 2 and a jackpot determination random number value (40000 in this example) and a big hit special figure determination random value (this In the example, 20) is stored. Further, the main control unit 300 acquires a special chart prefetching result (in this example, a high probability big hit symbol 1) based on the prefetched random number for jackpot determination and the special figure determining random number for big hit, The special figure prefetching result is stored in association with the hold 2 in the special figure prefetching information storage area described above.

  Subsequently, when the first special figure variable game is held in step S209 in the state where the number of first special figure variable games held is 2, the main control unit 300 sets one start information of the above special figure 1 as described above. In addition to setting to 3, the above-mentioned special figure 1 reserved storage area is associated with the reserved 3 random number for jackpot determination (2000 in this example) and the special figure determining random number for jackpot (this In the example, 30) is stored. Further, the main control unit 300 acquires a special chart prefetching result (in this example, a high probability big hit symbol 1) based on the prefetched random number for jackpot determination and the special figure determining random number for big hit, The special figure prefetching result is stored in association with the hold 3 in the special figure prefetching information storage area described above.

  Subsequently, when the first special figure variable game is held in step S209 in the state where the number of the first special figure variable game held is 3, the main control unit 300 sets one start information of the above special figure 1. In addition to setting to 4, the above-mentioned special figure 1 reservation storage area is associated with the reservation 4 and the jackpot determination random number value (in this example, 50000) and the jackpot special figure determination random number value (this In the example, 40) is stored. Further, the main control unit 300 acquires a special chart prefetching result (in this example, a high probability big hit symbol 1) based on the prefetched random number for jackpot determination and the special figure determining random number for big hit, The special figure prefetching result is stored in association with the hold 4 in the above special figure 1 prefetching information storage area.

  Further, when the second special figure variable game is held in the state where the second special figure variable game is on hold in step S209, the main control unit 300 adds one start information of the above special figure 2 above. Is set to 1, and the jackpot determination random number value (20005 in this example) and the jackpot special figure determination random number value (in this example) in association with the hold 1 in the above-described special map 2 hold storage area. Then, 23) is stored. Further, the main control unit 300 acquires a special figure prefetching result (in this example, a loss) based on the prefetched random number for jackpot determination and the special figure determination random number for big hit, and the special figure prefetching result is obtained. In the above-mentioned special figure 2 prefetch information storage area, it is stored in association with the hold 1.

  Subsequently, when the second special figure variable game is held in step S209 and the second special figure variable game is on hold in the state where the number of the second special figure variable game is 1, the main control unit 300 sets one start information of the above special figure 1 above. In addition to setting to 2, the above-mentioned special figure 2 reserved storage area is associated with the reserved 2 random number value for jackpot determination (in this example, 1200) and the special figure determining random number value for jackpot time (this In the example, 40) is stored. Further, the main control unit 300 acquires a special chart prefetching result (in this example, a high probability big hit symbol 1) based on the prefetched random number for jackpot determination and the special figure determining random number for big hit, The special figure prefetching result is stored in association with the hold 2 in the special figure prefetching information storage area described above.

  Subsequently, when the second special figure variable game is held in step S209 in the state where the number of second special figure variable games held is 2, the main control unit 300 sets one start information of the above special figure 1 as described above. In addition to setting to 3, the above-mentioned special figure 2 reservation storage area is associated with the reservation 3 and the jackpot determination random number value (1500 in this example) and the big hit special figure determination random value (this In the example, 79) is stored. Further, the main control unit 300 acquires a special chart prefetching result (in this example, a high probability big hit symbol 1) based on the prefetched random number for jackpot determination and the special figure determining random number for big hit, The special figure prefetching result is stored in association with the hold 3 in the special figure prefetching information storage area described above. In this example, since the number of holds of the second special figure variable game is 3, the jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the hold 4, the special figure determining random number value for the big hit hour, and the special figure look-ahead result are as follows: Information indicating no hold is stored.

  Also, the main control unit 300 adds 1 to the above-mentioned general chart start information and sets it to 1 when the general variable game is held in step S209 when the general variable game is on hold. At the same time, a random number value for universal determination (1000 in this example) is stored in association with the hold 1 in the above-described normal figure storage area. Further, the main control unit 300 obtains the success / failure look-ahead result (in this example, a win) based on the prefetched random number for normal map determination, and stores the success / failure look-ahead result in the above-mentioned usual-looks lookahead information storage area. Stored in association with hold 1.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 300 adds 1 to the above-mentioned general chart start information to 2 when the general variable game is suspended in the above step S209 in the state where the general variable game is on hold. In addition to the setting, the usual figure determination random number value (3355 in this example) is stored in association with the hold 2 in the above-described usual figure hold storage area. Further, the main control unit 300 obtains the success / failure look-ahead result (in this example, a win) based on the prefetched random number for normal map determination, and stores the success / failure look-ahead result in the above-mentioned usual-looks lookahead information storage area. It is stored in association with the hold 2.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 300 adds 1 to the above-mentioned general chart start information to 3 when the general variable game is held in step S209 in the state where the general variable game is on hold 2 in step S209. In addition to the setting, a random number value for universal figure determination (55555 in this example) is stored in association with the hold 3 in the above-described normal figure storage area. Further, the main control unit 300 obtains the success / failure look-ahead result (in this example, a win) based on the prefetched random number for normal map determination, and stores the success / failure look-ahead result in the above-mentioned usual-looks lookahead information storage area. Stored in association with the hold 3. In this example, since the number of suspensions of the usual figure variable game is 3, information indicating that there is no suspension is stored in the random number value for determining the common figure corresponding to the suspension 4 and the result of the pre-fetching determination.

  <Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>

  Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the first sub control unit 400.

  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, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

  In step S703, 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 S705.

  In step S705, 0 is assigned to the timer variable. In step S707, 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 S709, an effect control process is performed. Although details will be described later, for example, when there is a new command in S707, processing such as reading effect data corresponding to the command from the ROM 406 is performed, and when the effect data needs to be updated, Perform update processing.

  In step S711, a chance button control process is performed. In this chance button control process, when pressing of the chance button 136 is detected, processing for changing the effect data updated in step S709 to effect data corresponding to the pressing of the chance button 136 is performed.

  In step S713, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read in step S709, this command is output to the sound source IC 416. In step S715, if there is a command to the various lamps 418 in the effect data read in step S709, this command is output to the drive circuit 420. In step S717, if there is a command to the shielding device 246 in the effect data read in step S709, this command is output to the drive circuit 420. In step S719, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S709, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S703.

  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 S801 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408 as an unprocessed command.

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

  In step S901 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 S703 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the 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 first sub control unit timer interruption process, transmission of a control command to the second sub control unit 500 set in step S719, update processing of a random number value for production, and the like are performed.

  <Production control processing>

  Next, the effect control process of step S709 in the main process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure shows a flowchart showing the flow of the effect control process.

  In step S1001, it is determined whether or not the first predetermined condition is satisfied. If the first predetermined condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1002, and the effect state continuation flag provided in the RAM 408 is set to ON, and the first predetermined condition is set. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1003.

  In step S1003, it is determined whether the above-described effect state continuation flag is on or off. If the effect state continuation flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1004. If the effect state continuation flag is off, the process proceeds to step S1006. In step S1004, it is determined whether or not the second predetermined condition is satisfied. If the second predetermined condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1005, the above-described effect state continuation flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S1006.

  In step S1006, it is determined whether the effect state continuation flag is on. If the effect state continuation flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1008. If the effect state continuation flag is off, the process proceeds to step S1007. In step S1007, after performing an effect state update process, it progresses to step S1008. In step S1008, after performing other effect control processes, the process ends.

  <Production control example 1>

  Next, the effect control example 1 in the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the first half of this production control example 1, the above-mentioned jackpot game is over, the game state is shifted to the electric support state (with time saving), and a predetermined production (for example, speaker 120, various lamps 418, decorative symbol display) An effect using the device 208, the shielding device 246, etc.). The first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not the first predetermined condition is satisfied in step S1002 of the above-described effect control process. In this example, as the first predetermined condition, the second special control unit 400 at the end of the time reduction is used. It is determined whether or not the blade 232a of the starting port 232 (electric Chu) is open, and if it is applicable (for example, in the state shown by t1 in the figure), the effect state continuation flag is set to ON. To do. As a result, it is determined in step S1006 that the effect state continuation flag is on, and effect state update processing is performed in step S1007 (the predetermined effect described above continues).

  Subsequently, when the production state continuation flag is on, the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not the second predetermined condition is satisfied in step S1003. In this example, as the second predetermined condition, After the first predetermined condition indicated by t1 is satisfied, after the blade 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 (electrical chow) is closed, it is determined whether or not the special figure variation display has ended, and if applicable (for example, In the state shown by t2 in the figure), the effect state continuation flag is set to OFF. Thereby, it is determined in step S1006 that the effect state continuation flag is OFF, and the subsequent process is performed without performing the effect state update process in step S1007 (the predetermined effect described above ends).

  <Production control example 2>

  Next, production control example 2 in the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the first half of the production control example 2, the above-mentioned jackpot game is over, the game state is shifted to the electric support state (with time saving), and a predetermined production (for example, the speaker 120, various lamps 418, decorative symbol display) An effect using the device 208, the shielding device 246, etc.). The first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not the first predetermined condition is satisfied in step S1002 of the above-described effect control process. In this example, as the first predetermined condition, the second special control unit 400 at the end of the time reduction is used. It is determined whether the blades 232a of the starting port 232 (electric Chu) are open and there is a suspension of the second special figure variable game, and after the time has been shortened, the second special chart starting port 232 (electric Chu) When the blade 232a is open and the second special figure variable game is on hold (for example, in the state shown by t3 in the figure), the effect state continuation flag is set to ON. As a result, it is determined in step S1006 that the effect state continuation flag is on, and effect state update processing is performed in step S1007 (the predetermined effect described above continues).

  Subsequently, when the production state continuation flag is on, the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not the second predetermined condition is satisfied in step S1003. In this example, as the second predetermined condition, After the first predetermined condition indicated by t3 is established, it is determined whether or not there is a second special figure variable game that is held until the blade 232a of the second special figure start port 232 (electrical chow) is closed. When the number of special figure variable games corresponding to the suspension is over (for example, as indicated by t4 in the figure, after the blade 232a of the second special figure start port 232 (electric Chu) is closed) When the special figure variation game for 4 times corresponding to the number of holds 4 is completed), the effect state continuation flag is set to OFF. Thereby, it is determined in step S1006 that the effect state continuation flag is OFF, and the subsequent process is performed without performing the effect state update process in step S1007 (the predetermined effect described above ends).

  <Production control example 3>

  Next, production control example 3 in the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the first half of this effect control example 3, the above-mentioned jackpot game is over, the game state is shifted to the electric support state (with time saving), and a predetermined effect (eg, speaker 120, various lamps 418, decorative symbol display) An effect using the device 208, the shielding device 246, etc.). The first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not the first predetermined condition is satisfied in step S1002 of the above-described effect control process. In this example, as the first predetermined condition, the second special control unit 400 at the end of the time reduction is used. It is determined whether or not the blade 232a of the starting port 232 (electric Chu) is open, and if it is applicable (for example, in the state shown by t5 in the figure), the effect state continuation flag is set to ON. To do. As a result, it is determined in step S1006 that the effect state continuation flag is on, and effect state update processing is performed in step S1007 (the predetermined effect described above continues).

  Subsequently, when the production state continuation flag is on, the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not the second predetermined condition is satisfied in step S1003. In this example, as the second predetermined condition, After the first predetermined condition indicated by t5 is established, it is determined whether or not the blade 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 (electrical chow) is closed, and if applicable (for example, a state as indicated by t6 in the figure) In the case of (1), the production state continuation flag is set to OFF. Thereby, it is determined in step S1006 that the effect state continuation flag is OFF, and the subsequent process is performed without performing the effect state update process in step S1007 (the predetermined effect described above ends).

  <Production control example 4>

  Next, the effect control example 4 in the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the first half of this effect control example 4, the above-mentioned jackpot game is over, the game state is shifted to the electric support state (with time saving), and a predetermined effect (eg, speaker 120, various lamps 418, decorative symbol display) An effect using the device 208, the shielding device 246, etc.). The first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not the first predetermined condition is satisfied in step S1002 of the above-described effect control process. In this example, the first sub-control unit 400 changes as a first predetermined condition at the end of time reduction. Based on the above-mentioned prefetching result, it is determined whether there is a game hold and whether or not there is a hit in the pending general variable game, and if applicable (for example, as indicated by t7 in the figure) In the case of a state), the production state continuation flag is set to ON. As a result, it is determined in step S1006 that the effect state continuation flag is on, and effect state update processing is performed in step S1007 (the predetermined effect described above continues).

  Subsequently, when the production state continuation flag is on, the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not the second predetermined condition is satisfied in step S1003. In this example, as the second predetermined condition, After the first predetermined condition indicated by t7 is established, it is determined whether or not the blade 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 (electrical chow) that has been opened / closed in response to the normal game is closed. If applicable (for example, when the blade 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 (electric chew) is closed as indicated by t8 in the figure), the effect state continuation flag is set to OFF. Thereby, it is determined in step S1006 that the effect state continuation flag is OFF, and the subsequent process is performed without performing the effect state update process in step S1007 (the predetermined effect described above ends).

  <Modification 1>

  Next, a pachinko machine according to Modification 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine according to the modified example 1 is different from the pachinko machine 100 in that the general-purpose start port 228 and the second special-purpose start port 232 are arranged at the right center of the game area 124. Further, in the pachinko machine according to the first modified example, when the blades of the second special figure starting port 232 (electrical chow) are opened after the time reduction, a predetermined effect (in this example, a decorative design) The display device 208 is used to continuously perform the effect of displaying the characters “hit right”, and when the blades of the second special figure start port 232 (electric Chu) are closed, the effect of prompting left-handed (In this example, the decorative symbol display device 208 is used to perform the effect of displaying the characters “hit left”). With such a configuration, after the blades of the second special figure starting port 232 (electrical chow) are closed, it is advantageous for the player (in this example, the ball cannot enter). (Suggesting aiming at the left side of the board surface where the first special figure starting port 230 where the ball can enter is located rather than the right side of the board surface where the second special figure starting port 232 (electricity Chu) is arranged) Therefore, the player's willingness to play can be increased.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the start area (for example, the normal start port 228, the first special start port 230, the second special start port 232). Starting information (for example, random values such as a random number value for determining a normal figure, a random value for determining a big hit, a random value for determining a special figure for a big hit) (for example, a counter value as a random value from a software random number counter) (Acquiring a counter value from a hardware random number counter as a random value) Start information deriving means, for example, winning determination processing of the main control unit 300), and determination of success / failure based on the start information (for example, special figure determination lottery, NG determination lottery (for example, special drawing related lottery processing, general drawing related lottery processing) for performing a big hit type lottery or a lottery drawing lottery, and a result of the NG determination by the NG determination unit is a specific NG decision If the result is a result (for example, a big hit or a win), the advantage to the player is the first advantage (for example, the variable winning opening 234 is closed and the game ball is difficult to enter the winning opening). The second control state (for example, the state where the variable winning opening 234 is opened, the variable winning opening, etc., which is the second advantage higher than the first advantage from the control state (for example, the normal state) Control state transition means (for example, the main control unit 300 of the main control unit 300) that shifts the control state (for example, information stored in the control state storage area provided in the RAM 308) to a state where the H.234 repeats opening and closing, an electric support state, etc. Corresponding to the result of the go / no-go judgment by the go / no-go judgment means after the symbols are variably displayed after the basic circuit 302, the special figure status update process, the process of updating the information stored in the control state storage area provided in the RAM 308) Figure Symbol display means (for example, a first special symbol display device 212, a second special symbol display device 214) for performing a symbol fluctuation stop display for stopping and displaying a mode (for example, a special symbol), and a predetermined first approach rate control state (E.g., a non-electric support state) and a second approach rate control state (e.g., an electric support state) in which a game ball is more likely to enter the start area than the first approach rate control state. When the entry rate changing means for changing the ease of entry of the game ball into the area (for example, the normal state update process) and when a predetermined release condition is satisfied (for example, when winning the big hit game) The size of the starting area (for example, the second special figure starting port 232 (electricity Chu)) is changed from the first size to the first size (for example, the blade 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 is closed). The second size (for example, the second size) larger than (2) Special region start port 232 with blades 232a open) and an effect of performing an effect operation during the symbol variation stop display by the symbol display unit. Means (for example, speaker 120, various lamps 418, decorative symbol display device 208, shielding device 246, and effect control means for controlling the effect operation by the effect means (for example, effect control processing of first sub-control unit 400), The start area control means sets the start area for the second time longer in the second approach rate control state than in the first approach rate control state. The production control means controls the production means to perform a specific production operation (for example, speaker 120, various lamps 418, decorative design during the second approach rate control state. The start area is the second size even after the second approach rate control state is finished, for example, by using the display device 208, the shielding device 246, and the like. The gaming machine is characterized in that the specific production operation by the production means is continued on the condition.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, even if a part of the functions in an internally advantageous state is stopped or decided to be stopped, a specific effect is performed over an advantageous period on the surface. The game will continue to play as much as possible by making the game advantageous for the player who stops the game based on the suspension of some of the functions that are internally advantageous. There is a case that can be made.

  Further, the effect control means may end the specific effect operation by the effect means on condition that the size of the start area has changed from the second size to the first size. Good (see, for example, production control example 3 shown in FIG. 20A).

  With such a configuration, when the size of the start area that can be seen by the player is reduced, the specific performance operation is terminated, so the game ball is launched aiming at the start area where the entry rate has decreased. There is a case where it can be prevented that a player who keeps making the player lose greatly.

  Further, the effect control means stops the symbol fluctuation after the second entry rate control state is finished and the size of the start area is changed from the second size to the first size. The specific effect operation by the effect means may be ended on the condition that the display is ended (see, for example, effect control example 1 shown in FIG. 19A).

  With such a configuration, since the operation for producing the symbol variation display is terminated in accordance with the end of the variation, it may be possible to prevent the variation game of the symbol being displayed from being cool.

  In addition, the second approach rate from the time when the control state is shifted from the second control state to the first control state by the control state transition means until the symbol variation stop display is performed a specific number of times. The control state is configured to continue, and the effect control means may cause the effect means to display information indicating the number of symbol variation stop displays during the period in which the specific effect operation is being performed. Good.

  With this configuration, a number different from the specific number of times will be displayed, and the player's good luck can be shown by the magnitude of the difference from the specific number of times. In some cases, it is possible to improve the interest by giving the player elemental enjoyment to the player.

  Further, a first probability control state (for example, a low probability state) in which the success / failure determination unit derives the specific failure determination result with a first probability, and the success / failure determination unit determines the specific failure determination result as the first determination result. Probability control state transition means (for example, a special figure) that transitions the probability control state from one of the second probability control states derived with a second probability higher than the first probability (for example, a high probability state). A state update process), and after the control state transition means shifts the control state from the second control state to the first control state, the symbol variation stop display is performed for the specific number of times. The second probability control state may be performed.

  With such a configuration, since the probability variation ends at a specific number of times, there is a case where the interest can be improved by giving the player a bonus elemental fun other than the game aiming for winning with the game ball.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, when a predetermined success / failure determination condition is satisfied, an auxiliary success / failure determination unit (for example, a universal success / failure lottery) is performed. When the result of the determination by the auxiliary determination unit for determining whether or not the drawing is related is a specific result (for example, a win), the size of the second start area is changed from the first size to the first size. Starting area control means for changing to a second magnitude larger than one, and the auxiliary success / failure judging means is more in the second approach rate control state than in the first approach rate control state. The probability of deriving the second success / failure determination result may be higher.

  In addition, when a predetermined success / failure determination condition is satisfied, an auxiliary success / failure determination unit for determining whether or not the vehicle is appropriate, and a size of the second start area when the result of the determination by the auxiliary success / failure determination unit is a specific result. The start area control means for changing the height from the first size to the second size larger than the first size, and after the symbols are variably displayed, the result of the go / no-go determination by the auxiliary pass / fail determination unit An auxiliary symbol display means (for example, a universal symbol display device 210) for displaying the corresponding symbol mode in a stopped manner, and the auxiliary symbol variation stop display is based on the first approach rate control state. However, in the second approach rate control state, the length of the period during which the symbol is variably displayed may be easily shortened.

  And a start area control means for changing the size of the second start area from the first size to a second size larger than the first size when a predetermined release condition is satisfied. And the starting area control means sets the second starting area to a second size over a long period of time in the second approach rate control state than in the first approach rate control state. It may be easy.

  Further, the game table according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, in addition to the pachinko machine 100 (1 type), it can be applied to a pachinko machine (2 types, 3 types), a sealed pachinko machine, a pachinko machine, an arrangement ball game machine, a ball ball game machine, It can also be applied to smart balls and the like.

  Further, for example, the present invention can be applied to a slot machine using medals (coins) as a game medium. Here, as a slot machine to which the present invention is applied, a plurality of reels provided with a plurality of types of symbols, a start switch for starting rotation of the plurality of reels, and each of the plurality of reels are provided. Provided by a stop switch that individually stops the rotation of the reels, lottery means for determining whether or not an internal winning of a plurality of predetermined winning combinations is made by lottery, and the plurality of reels when stopped An example includes a determination unit that determines whether or not the winning combination is determined based on whether or not the combination of symbols is a winning combination that has been won internally by the lottery means.

  FIG. 22 shows an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine. In this example, the gaming state of the slot machine has transitioned from the AT state to the normal state, but the predetermined effect that was performed in the AT state is satisfied for the first predetermined condition (for example, when navigation in the AT state is terminated) If the second predetermined condition is satisfied in the normal state (for example, when a predetermined number of games have been played after the AT ends), the predetermined effect is ended. With such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved by performing a specific effect even after an advantageous state.

  Further, for example, 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.

  Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. Not limited to things

  The gaming machine according to the present invention can be applied to gaming machines represented by slot machines and gaming machines (such as pachinko machines).

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 136 Chance button 208 Decorative symbol display device 210 Universal drawing display device 212 1st special figure display device 214 2nd special figure display device 224 Production movable body 226 General winning opening 228 Universal drawing start port 230 232 Second special drawing start port 234 Variable winning port 300 Main control unit 400 First sub control unit 500 Second sub control unit

Claims (5)

Start information deriving means for deriving start information when a game ball enters the start area;
Correct / incorrect determination means for determining correct / incorrect based on the starting information;
In a case where the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means is a specific success / failure determination result, the advantage to the player is higher than the first advantage from the first control state where the advantage is the first advantage. Control state transition means for shifting the control state to the second control state which is the second advantage;
A symbol display means for performing a symbol variation stop display for displaying a symbol aspect corresponding to a result of the determination of success / failure by the success / failure determination means after displaying the symbols in a variable manner;
A predetermined first approach rate control state and a second approach rate control state in which a game ball is more likely to enter the starting region than the first approach rate control state, and the game balls entering the starting region from one to the other An approach rate changing means for changing the ease of entry;
Starting region control means for changing the size of the starting region from a first size to a second size larger than the first size when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied;
Effect means for performing an effect operation during the symbol change stop display by the symbol display means;
An effect control means for controlling the effect operation by the effect means,
The starting area control means controls the starting area to be the second size over a long period of time in the second approach rate control state than in the first approach rate control state,
The effect control means causes the effect means to perform a specific effect operation during the second approach rate control state, and even after the second approach rate control state ends, A game table characterized in that the specific effect operation by the effect means is continued on condition that the size is the second size. In claim 1,
The production control means ends the specific production operation by the production means on the condition that the size of the start area has changed from the second size to the first size. To play. In claim 1,
The effect control means displays the symbol variation stop display after the second entry rate control state is finished and the size of the start area is changed from the second size to the first size. A game machine characterized in that the specific presentation operation by the production means is terminated on the condition that the production has ended. In any one of Claims 1-3,
After the control state is shifted from the second control state to the first control state by the control state transition means,
The second approach rate control state is configured to continue until the symbol variation stop display is performed a specific number of times,
The game machine characterized in that the effect control means causes the effect means to display information indicating the number of symbol fluctuation stop displays during the period in which the specific effect operation is being performed. In any one of Claims 1-4,
A first probability control state in which the success / failure determination means derives the specific success / failure determination result with a first probability; and a second probability control state in which the success / failure determination means sets the specific failure determination result to be higher than the first probability. Probability control state transition means for transitioning the probability control state from one of the second probability control states derived with the probability of
The second stochastic control state from when the control state is transferred from the second control state to the first control state by the control state transition means until the symbol variation stop display is performed for the specific number of times. A game table characterized in that