JP2012019853A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine such as a pin ball game machine (Pachinko machine) and a reel game machine (slot machine) by which a beginner or middle class player can enjoy a game while enhancing an interest in a game by an advance-notice performance.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: an advance-notice means to carry out an advance notice (read-ahead performance) in a first announcement mode ("top knot pattern", "red pattern", "yellow pattern", "blue pattern", and "translucent pattern") on the basis of the result of a prior decision; and a prior performance means to carry out a prior performance (read-ahead related performance) to perform a game in a second information mode ("yellow pattern", "blue pattern", and "translucent pattern") related to the first announcement mode not on the basis of the result of the prior decision by a prior winning-or-not decision means, but on the basis of a fact that start information is stored in a first start information storage part. The first start information storage part stores, as starting information, information including winning-or-not decision information (random numbers for big winning decision in special Fig.1) used for winning-or-not decision and variation display mode decision information (variation timer classified random numbers) used for the decision of kinds of pattern variation display modes.

Description

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

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

  In addition, in such a game stand, when a game ball enters the start area, the symbol of the symbol display device fluctuates for a predetermined time, and when the symbol after the change becomes a predetermined stop symbol aspect, the variable prize opening A game state that is advantageous to the player is generated, for example, by opening for a predetermined time (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In the game machine, the interest of the game is improved by controlling whether or not a game state advantageous to the player is generated, thereby increasing or decreasing the number of opportunities for the player to obtain the above-mentioned benefits. Furthermore, in recent gaming platforms, a notice effect is given in advance to notice whether or not the symbol pattern of the symbol on the symbol display device will be a symbol pattern that is advantageous to the player before the symbol changes start. We are trying to improve it further.

JP 2008-200302 A

  However, just trying to improve the fun of the game, only those who know in detail about the mechanism of the production contents on the game stand (advanced) may be advantageous, depending on the skill level of the player As a result, there were cases where profits differed and the fairness of the game could not be secured.

  In view of the above circumstances, the present invention provides a game stand that can ensure the fairness of a game without causing a difference in profits depending on the skill level of the player while enhancing the interest of the game by a notice effect. Objective.

In the gaming machine of the present invention that solves the above-described object, when the determination result is a specific determination result, the first control state in which the advantage to the player is the first advantage is the first control state. In the gaming machine that shifts the control state to the second control state that is the second advantage that is higher than the advantage, the predetermined first start region is different from the first start region. Two starting areas;
A first start information storage unit capable of storing start information up to a predetermined upper limit number based on a game ball entering the first start area, and a game ball entering the second start area The start information is stored in both the second start information storage unit capable of storing start information up to a predetermined upper limit number, and the first start information storage unit and the second start information storage unit. If the start information is acquired from the second start information storage unit and the start information is stored in one of the first start information storage unit and the second start information storage unit The start information acquisition means for acquiring start information from the start information storage means in which the start information is stored, the correctness determination means for performing the correctness determination based on the start information acquired by the start information acquisition means, and a plurality of From the available variation display modes The symbol display means for displaying the symbol variation in the defined variation display mode, and then stopping and displaying the symbol mode corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination, and the start information stored in the first start information storage unit Starting information prefetching means for prefetching before the determination of whether or not based on the starting information is performed, and whether or not the result of the determination is the specific determination result or not Based on the start information that has been made, the advance / not-before-determining means for making a pre-determination before the determination of the correctness / incorrectness based on the start-up information is performed, and the advance notice for pre-notifying that the result of the correct / incorrect determination is the specific result of the correct / incorrect determination. In addition, in the first notification mode before the success / failure determination is performed, the advance notice means performed based on the result of the advance determination by the success / failure prior determination means and the result of the advance determination by the prior / failure determination means include Based on the fact that the start information is stored in the first start information storage unit without being followed, the first effect that produces the game in the second notification mode related to the first notification mode is Pre-production means for performing before / after determination based on the start information stored in the start information storage unit, and the first start information storage unit is used as the start information for the determination of success / failure. Information including determination information and information including variable display mode determination information used for determining the type of the variable display mode of the symbol is stored.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the fairness of the game can be ensured without causing a difference in profit depending on the skill level of the player while enhancing the interest of the game by the notice effect.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side). It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the back side. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board 200 from the front side (player side). The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. (A) shows an example of a special symbol stop symbol, (b) shows an example of a decorative symbol, and (c) shows an example of an ordinary stop symbol. It is. (A) is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part main process, (b) is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the winning determination process (step S209) shown in FIG.6 (b). 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of special figure prefetching processing executed by a CPU 304 of the main control unit 300. (A) is a figure which shows the success / failure pre-determination table used in the special figure prefetch process, (b) is a figure which similarly shows the special figure predetermination table used in the special figure prefetch process, (c) is a figure. It is a figure which shows the variable timer classification prior determination table used by special figure prefetch process. (A) is a figure which shows an example by which prior determination information is memorize | stored in the special figure 1 preliminary determination result storage area in RAM308 of the main control part 300, (b) is special figure 2 prior in RAM308 of the main control part 300. It is a figure which shows an example by which prior determination information is memorize | stored in the determination result storage area, (c) is a figure which shows an example of the special figure 1 prior determination result storage area 3081 in electric support. (A) is a figure which shows the success / failure determination table used in the special figure related lottery process, (b) is a figure which shows the special figure determination table used in the special figure related lottery process, and (c) is a special figure. It is a figure which shows the variable timer type determination table used by a figure relevant lottery process. (A) is a figure which shows the timer number determination table memorize | stored in ROM306 of the main-control part 300, (b) is a figure which shows the relationship between a timer number and special figure fluctuation time. (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400, (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400, and (c) is the first sub-control unit 400. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of the control part 400, (d) is a flowchart which shows the flow of the presentation control process in the 1st sub control part 400, (e) is the flow of the prefetch alerting | reporting process shown to (d). It is a flowchart to show. It is a figure which shows the prefetch effect alerting | reporting mode determination table memorize | stored in ROM406 of the 1st sub control part 400. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the prefetch effect in the conventional game stand of the right-handed type in which special figure 2 priority fluctuation | variation is performed. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation in the pachinko machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special figure prefetch process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example different from the example shown in FIG. 15 of the prefetch effect in what is called a right-handed type conventional game stand where special figure 2 priority fluctuation | variation is performed. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect in the pachinko machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special figure prefetch process in 3rd Embodiment. (A) is a figure which shows the variable timer classification prior determination table used in 3rd Embodiment, (b) is storing the prior determination information in the special figure 1 prior determination result storage area in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example. (A) is a figure which shows the timer number determination table in 3rd Embodiment, (b) is a figure which shows the relationship between the timers 9 and 10 in 3rd Embodiment, and special figure fluctuation time, (c) is It is a figure which shows the prefetch effect alerting | reporting mode determination table in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the slot machine which can apply this invention. It is a figure which shows the other example which can apply this invention.

Hereinafter, a gaming machine (for example, a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine 100 or a spinning machine such as a slot machine) according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[Embodiment 1]
<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).

  The pachinko machine 100 is a game machine that allows a player to obtain profits when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a ball storage door 108, and a launcher. The apparatus 110 and the game board 200 are provided on the front surface (player side).

  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 door member that is provided inside the outer frame 102, has a locking function, 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. A store clerk at the store (amusement store) in which the pachinko machine 100 is installed can open and close the main body 104 and is provided with a main body opening sensor 1041 for detecting that the main body 104 is opened.

  The front frame door 106 has a locking function and is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 via a hinge portion 112 so as to be openable and closable. Is a door member having an opening 116. The store clerk of the amusement store can also open and close the front frame door 106, and a front frame door sensor 1061 for detecting that the front frame door 106 is opened is also provided. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening 116, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A space in which the game area 124 is provided is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200. In the present embodiment, an LED having a light source is also referred to as a lamp.

  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 locking function and be openable and closable. The door 108 with the ball storage tray is opened by pressing an opening lever 1081 that can be operated with the front frame door 106 opened. Further, a door sensor with ball storage tray 1082 for detecting that the door with ball storage tray 108 is opened is also provided. 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 The ball launching handle 134 that is launched into the game area 124 of the game, the chance button 136 that changes the production mode of the various production devices 206 (see FIG. 2) by the player's operation, and the chance button 136 A chance button lamp 138 for emitting the chance button 136, a ball lending operation button 140 for instructing ball lending to a card unit (CR unit) installed in the game store, and a player's balance of the card unit A return operation button 142 for giving a return instruction, and a ball rental display unit 144 for displaying a player's balance and card unit status are provided. Further, the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 is provided with a lower pan full tank detection sensor (not shown) for detecting that the lower pan 128 is filled with game balls.

  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. . While the ball launching handle 134 is continuously being fired by the player, the launching device 110 sends the game ball to the game area 124 of the game board every time a predetermined firing period (for example, 0.6 seconds) elapses. This is an example of a launching means.

  The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening 116 after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104. In FIG. 1, the specific configuration of the game area 124 is not shown, and the specific configuration is shown in FIG.

  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 payout device 152 is detachable and is connected to the downstream end of the tank rail 154 when mounted at a predetermined position.

  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. In other words, the payout device 152 is a kind of a ball feeding device that applies a driving force to a game ball and conveys the game ball.

  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 is provided with a predetermined grant. Based on the establishment of the condition, the player is given (paid out) with an amount of game value (game ball) corresponding to the grant condition.

  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 (see FIG. 4) that performs overall game control processing, and processing information generated by the main control section 300 are displayed. Based on the processing information generated by the first sub-board case 162 that houses the first sub-board 160 that constitutes the first sub-control unit 400 (see FIG. 4) that performs control processing related to the production, and the first sub-control unit 400. The second sub-board case 166 that houses the second sub-board 164 that constitutes the second sub-control unit 500 (see FIG. 4) that performs control processing related to effects, and the payout control unit 600 that performs control processing related to game ball payout ( 4) and a payout board case 172 for storing a payout board 170 having an error release switch 168 for releasing an error by the operation of a game clerk. A launch board case 176 that houses a launch board 174 that constitutes a launch control unit 630 (see FIG. 4) that performs control processing, and a power management unit 660 (see FIG. 4) that supplies power to various electrical gaming machines are configured. A power supply board case 184 that houses a power supply board 182 that includes a power switch 178 that turns the power on and off by an operation of a game store clerk and a RAM clear switch 180 that is operated when the power is turned on and outputs a RAM clear signal to the main control unit 300; In addition, a CR interface unit 186 for transmitting and receiving signals between the payout control unit 600 and the card unit is provided.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front.

  The game board 200 shown in FIG. 3 is a so-called right-handed machine game board. In the game board 200, an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 are provided, and a game area 124 in which a game ball can roll is defined. In a generally known right-handed game board, a starting hole for winning a game ball by changing the strength at which the game ball is launched by a player's operation is described below. It can be divided into two special figure starting ports 232. Specifically, the game ball that rolls in the first area (the left side in the game area) provided with the first special figure starting port 230 is disposed on the game area 124 by arranging the game nail 238 and the like. A game ball that rolls in the second area (the right side in the game area) where the second special figure start port 232 is provided is configured such that it is difficult or impossible to enter the special view start port 232. 1 It is difficult or impossible to enter the special drawing starting port 230.

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

  The general map display device 210 is a display device for displaying a general map, and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 are display devices for displaying special figures, and in the present embodiment, are constituted by 7 segment LEDs. The general map display device 210, the first special map display device 212, and the second special map display device 214 correspond to an example of a notification unit. The decorative symbol displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 is a symbol that represents the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 212 or the second special symbol display device 214 in an enhanced form.

  In addition, the display area (here, the size of 7 segments is equivalent) and the decorative symbol display device 208 (symbol) of the general symbol display device 210, the first special symbol display device 212, and the second special symbol display device 214 (notification means). The display area of the decorative design display device 208 is larger than the display area of the display means (here, the size of the display screen is equivalent). Further, in this embodiment, the general symbol display device 210, the first special figure display device 212, and the second special figure display device 214 cannot display a moving image, whereas the decorative symbol display device 208 A video can be displayed.

  The universal figure hold lamp 216 is a lamp for indicating the number of predetermined first variable games (detailed universal figure variable games to be described later) that are held, and in this embodiment, a predetermined number of common figure variable games are displayed. It is possible to hold up to (for example, two). The first special figure hold lamp 218 and the second special figure hold lamp 220 are lamps for indicating the number of predetermined second variable games (a special figure variable game to be described later in detail) that are being held. In the embodiment, it is possible to hold a special figure variable game up to a predetermined number (for example, four, eight for the first special figure and the second special figure). The high-probability medium lamp 222 is a lamp (notification means) for performing notification indicating the current symbol control state. This high-probability lamp 222 is configured so as to give a notification indicating the current symbol control state from the time the power is turned on until the start of the big hit game, and thereafter does not notify the current symbol control state. Yes. In the symbol control state, when the power is turned on again, the symbol control state immediately before the power is turned off is restored.

  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 the present embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 226 are arranged on the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 226 (in the general winning holes 226). In the case of winning), the payout device 152 shown in FIG. 2 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of balls are discharged as prize balls to the upper plate 126 shown in FIG. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the upper plate 126. With these configurations, the player can pay out the winning balls to the player based on winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In this embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning may be referred to as a “prize ball”, and a ball lent out to a player may be referred to as “rental ball”. They are called “balls (game balls)”.

  The normal start port 228 is configured by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed a predetermined area of the game area 124. In this embodiment, the right side of the game board 200 is used. One is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general 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. The first special figure starting port 230 is a first starting region where the size of the entrance through which the game ball enters does not change. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 230, the payout device 152 shown in FIG. 2 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls is used as a prize ball. At the same time, the special figure changing game is started by the first special figure display device 212. 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 first special figure starting port 230 is one of the starting regions, and corresponds to an example of a fixed starting region in which the size of the first special diagram starting port 230 does not change.

  In the present embodiment, only one second special figure start port 232 is disposed below the general view start port 228. That is, the second special figure starting port 232 is provided on the right side of the game board 200. In the vicinity of the second special figure starting port 232, a pair of blade members 2321 that can be opened and closed by a solenoid are provided. A combination of the pair of blade members 2321 and the second special figure starting port 232 is provided. It corresponds to variable starting means, and is generally called an electric tulip (electric chew). The pair of blade members 2321 are members that change the difficulty level of winning a prize to the second special figure starting port 232. That is, when the pair of blade members 2321 is closed, it is impossible to enter the second special figure starting port 232, and the mode in which the pair of blade members 2321 is closed is an open / close mode in which winning is difficult. On the other hand, when the universal figure change game is won and the universal figure display device 210 stops and displays the symbol, the pair of blade members 2321 are opened and closed at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times, and the second special figure starting port 232 is opened. The ball can be entered (easy winning state), and the open state in which the pair of blade members 2321 are open is an easy winning state. In other words, the second special figure starting port 232 has either a small size (corresponding to the first size) or a large size (corresponding to the second size) of the entrance (game ball entrance). A variable starting area in which the ease of entering a game ball, which changes from one size to the other, is equivalent to an example of a second starting area. The size of the large size is larger than the size of the entrance of the first special figure starting port 230. In a state where the pair of blade members 2321 are opened, out of the game balls that have entered the game area 124, the second special feature that is the variable start area is more than the game balls that enter the first special figure start opening 230 that is the fixed start area. There are more game balls entering the starting port 232 in the figure. On the other hand, the size of the small size is smaller than the size of the entrance of the first special figure starting port 230 or smaller than the size of the entrance of the first special diagram starting port 230. 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 variation game by the second special figure display device 214 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.

  In the present embodiment, only one variable winning port 234 is disposed below the center of the game board 200. The variable winning opening 234 includes a winning opening and a door member 2341 that can be opened and closed by a solenoid. The winning opening may be referred to as a big winning opening, and the variable winning opening 234 may be referred to as an attacker. The variable winning opening 234 is kept closed until a jackpot game to be described later is started, and when the jackpot game is started, the state change is repeated between the open state and the closed state. That is, the variable winning opening 234 includes a predetermined first opening / closing state (here, the closed state) and a second opening / closing state (here, the opening state) in which the winning of the game ball is easier than the first opening / closing state. Is a variable winning means that can change the open / closed state from one to the other, and when the special figure variable game is won and the first special figure display device 212 or the second special figure display device 214 stops and displays the jackpot symbol The member 2341 opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. It should be noted that the closed state at the variable winning opening 234 does not necessarily need to be completely closed, and may be in a state where it is impossible or difficult to enter a game grade even if it is slightly opened. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 234, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The ball that entered the variable winning opening 234 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

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

  The sphere accommodated in the upper plate 126 is supplied to the firing position of the firing rail. In this pachinko machine 100, the launch motor is driven with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the player's ball launch handle 134, and the outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the launcher 146 and the launcher 148 into the game area 124. Launch. 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 or a ball naild by the game nail 238, etc., and the passed ball enters the first special figure starting port 230 at the center of the stage 244. A special route 244a is provided to facilitate the ball.

  In the present embodiment, the production movable body 224 includes an upper arm portion and a forearm portion imitating the upper arm and forearm of a human right arm, and an upper arm motor (not shown) that rotates the upper arm portion at the shoulder position and the forearm at the elbow position. A forearm motor (not shown) that rotates the unit 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.

  The decoration lamps such as the speaker 120 and the frame lamp 122 shown in FIG. 1, the decoration symbol display device 208, the effect movable body 224, and the shielding device 246 shown in FIG. 3 correspond to effect means, and among these, the decoration symbol display device 208 Corresponds to an example of symbol display means.

<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. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 are composed of different circuit boards, but these three control units (300, 400, 500) are: The first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 may be composed of one common circuit board different from the circuit board of the main control unit 300. It may be a thing. Therefore, each of the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 can be regarded as a predetermined control means, or one of these three control units (300, 400, 500) combined. One can be regarded as a predetermined control means, or one combined with the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500 can be regarded as a predetermined control means.

<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.

  The basic circuit 302 also includes a random value generation circuit 318 for deriving 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 three random value generation circuits). 1), the main body opening sensor 1041, the front frame door sensor 1061, the door sensor with ball storage tray 1082, and the lower tray 128 shown in FIG. Receives signals output from various sensors 320 including a full tank detection sensor, a ball detection sensor provided inside each start opening, winning opening and variable winning opening, and disturbs the result of amplification and comparison with reference voltage. A sensor circuit 322 for outputting to the numerical value generation circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302, and a drive circuit for performing display control of the first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 24, a drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the general map display device 210, and various status display units 328 (for example, a general map hold lamp 216, a first special figure hold lamp 218, a second special figure hold lamp 220, A drive circuit 330 for controlling the display of the high accuracy lamp 222 and the like, and a drive circuit 334 for controlling various solenoids 332 for opening and closing the second special figure starting port 232, the variable winning port 234, and the like. ing.

  The random value generation circuit 318 generates a random value used in the basic circuit 302. Random number generation in the random value generation circuit 318 can be broadly divided into two types of methods: counter mode and random number mode. In the counter mode, a numerical value that is counted up (down) at a predetermined time interval is acquired, and the numerical value is derived as a random number. There are two more methods in the random number mode. The first method in the random number mode performs an operation using a predetermined function (for example, a modulus function) using a seed of random numbers, and derives the operation result as a random number. In the second method, a numerical value is read from a random number table in which numerical values in the range of 0 to 65535 are randomly arranged, and the read numerical value is derived as a random number. The random value generation circuit 318 acquires an irregular value using white noise superimposed on a signal input from the various sensors 320 to the sensor circuit 322. The random value generation circuit 318 uses the acquired value as an initial value of a counter that counts up (down) in the counter mode, uses it as a seed of random numbers, or determines a read start position of the random number table. .

  When the sphere detection sensor among the various sensors 320 detects that the sphere has won the first special figure starting port 230, the sensor circuit 322 sends a signal indicating that the sphere has been detected to a random value generation circuit. Output to 318. The random value generation circuit 318 that has received this signal latches the value at that timing of the random value generation circuit corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230, and the latched value is incorporated in the random value generation circuit 318. It is stored in a random value storage register corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230. Similarly, when the random value generation circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that a ball has won the second special figure starting port 232, the timing of the random value generation circuit corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232 is also the same. Is latched, and the latched value is stored in a random value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232 incorporated in the random value generation circuit 318. Further, when the random number generation circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that the ball has won the universal start port 228, the random value generation circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the random value generation circuit corresponding to the general start port 228. Then, the latched value is stored in a random value storage register corresponding to the normal start port 228 built in the random value generation circuit 318.

  In addition, as the ball detection sensor referred to in this specification, specifically, a predetermined prize opening such as a general prize opening 226, a first special figure starting opening 230, a second special figure starting opening 232, a variable winning opening 234 or the like is won. And a sensor for detecting a sphere passing through the normal start port 228.

  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 of the machine 100 (for example, information indicating the control state) is output.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 338 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit 660 to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 338 is a voltage value of the power source. Is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 302. The low voltage signal is an electric system abnormality signal indicating that there is an abnormality in the electric system for operating the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300, and the voltage monitoring circuit 338 corresponds to an example of an electric system abnormality signal output unit.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When an activation signal is input, game control is started (main control section main processing described later is started). The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of game control means.

  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 A RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time, the number of times, and the like are mounted. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The basic circuit 402 is connected to a ROM 406 for storing control programs and various effects data. 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. A circuit 422, an effect movable body sensor 424 that detects the current position of the effect movable body 224, a chance button detection sensor 426 that detects pressing of the chance button 136 shown in FIG. 1, an effect movable body sensor 424, and a chance button detection sensor A sensor circuit 428 that outputs a detection signal from 426 to the basic circuit 402 is connected.

  Furthermore, a second sub-control unit 500 for controlling the decorative symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 208 and the shielding device 246 is connected to the first sub-control unit 400.

<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 shown in FIG. 2 mainly based on a signal such as a command transmitted from the main control unit 300, and awards based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 604. While detecting whether or not the payout of the ball or the rental ball has been completed, 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. Based on the control signal instructing the launch intensity according to the amount, the launcher 146 and the launcher motor 632 driving the launcher 148 shown in FIG. The device 634 is controlled.

  The power management unit 660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a direct current, converts it to a predetermined voltage, and supplies the predetermined voltage to the payout control unit 600 and the second sub-control unit 500. The main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the launch control unit 630 are supplied with a predetermined voltage from the payout control unit 600. The power management unit 660 also stores a power storage circuit (for example, a power supply circuit) for supplying power to a predetermined component (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 first sub control unit 400, 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, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the normal symbol display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed using FIGS. The types of special maps and common maps to be explained

  Fig.5 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect (1st symbol aspect) of a special figure. The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor, which is a ball detection sensor, detects that a ball has entered the first special figure start port 230, and the second special figure start port 232 has a ball. The special figure 2 variable game is started on the condition that the second start port sensor which is a ball detection sensor detects that the ball has entered. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the first special symbol display device 212 repeats the lighting of all the seven segments and the lighting of the central one segment “variable display of special figure 1” (special figure). (Floating game). When the special figure 2 variable game is started, the second special symbol 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” ( (Special map variable game). Then, when the variation time determined before the start of the fluctuation of the special figure 1 elapses, the first special symbol display device 212 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 1, and the fluctuation time determined before the start of the fluctuation of the special figure 2 When elapses, the second special symbol display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special symbol 2. Hereinafter, a series of displays from the start of the “variable display of the special figure 1 or 2” to the stop display of the special symbol form of the special figure 1 or 2 may be referred to as a special figure fluctuation stop display. This special figure variable stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times.

  FIG. 5 (a) shows eight types of special drawings from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure H” as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation stop display. In FIG. 5A, the white portions in the figure indicate the segment locations where the light is turned off, and the black portions indicate the location where the segments are turned on.

  In the present embodiment, five types of jackpot symbols ("Special Figure A" to "Special Figure E") are prepared as the stop pattern form of the special figure. “Special figure A” is a 15 round (R) special jackpot symbol (big hit symbol 1), “Special figure B” is a short-time big bonus symbol at 15R (big jackpot symbol 2), and “Special figure C” is a 2R special jackpot symbol (Big hit symbol 3). When these symbols (special graphics A to C) are stopped and displayed, the control state thereafter becomes a special diagram high probability normal diagram high probability state. “Special figure D” is a 15R big hit symbol (big hit symbol 4), and “Special figure E” is a 2R big hit symbol (big hit symbol 5). When the special figure D or the special figure E is stopped and displayed, the control state thereafter becomes the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. The round here means the number of chances that a predetermined amount of game value (predetermined number of balls) can be obtained. In the present embodiment, the number of operations of the variable prize opening 234 shown in FIG. 3 is represented, and the 15th round is defined as one or more opening / closing operations of the variable prize opening 234 (one operation). This means that this operation continues 15 times. That is, one operation corresponds to an example of a specific change in which the open / close state changes from the first open / close state (here, the closed state) to the second open / close state (here, the open state). During the big hit game, the specific change is performed a plurality of constant times (15 times in the case of 15 rounds). Each round has a predetermined round end condition (for example, the entry of a game ball of a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls), acquisition of a predetermined amount of game value (predetermined number of balls), elapse of a predetermined time from the start of the round, etc. 1 or more) is completed. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, the determination as to whether or not the big hit in the special figure variable game is made by lottery of hardware random numbers, and the decision as to whether or not it is a special big hit is made by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the big hit and the special big hit or the short time big hit is the difference in the probability of winning the big hit (special big hit or short time big hit) or low (big hit) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state having a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state, and a state having a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state. In this embodiment, during the jackpot game, the game shifts to a special figure low probability state, and the jackpot symbol 1 (special symbol A), jackpot symbol 2 (special symbol B), and jackpot symbol 3 (special symbol C) are won. After the big hit game, the special figure high probability state is maintained until the next big hit. On the other hand, when winning the jackpot symbol 4 (special drawing D) and jackpot symbol 5 (special diagram E), the special symbol low probability state remains even after the jackpot game ends. The special figure low probability state corresponds to an example of a first probability control state. In addition, a special figure high probability state after the jackpot game ends may be referred to as a special figure probability change, and a state where the probability of winning a big jackpot after the jackpot game ends (a special figure high probability state) is a player. Is an example of a second stochastic control state. This special figure high probability state may be referred to as a probability variation state. In the present specification, the term “control state” will be used to describe the state inside the gaming machine (pachinko machine 100). The term “control state” includes the concept of a so-called gaming state. The transition of the probability control state is performed by the main control unit 300, and the main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of a probability control state transition unit.

  Also, after the 15R special jackpot game ends, after the 15R special jackpot game ends, and after the 2R special jackpot game ends, the state shifts to a state where there is electric support (electric support) (hereinafter referred to as an electric support state). The electric support state is a predetermined state in which the player's advantage is higher than the non-electric support state by shortening the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. Say. This power support state is one of the control states prepared in the pachinko machine 100, and may be referred to as a time-short state. That is, the electric support state (time-short state) is started on condition that the big hit game ends. Strictly speaking, the “electric support state” is a state related to a general plan, and the “short-time state” is a state related to a special figure or a state related to a general figure and a special figure. A short time flag is prepared in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300, and when the short time flag is set to ON, it is in the electric support state and is usually in a high probability state. In the normal figure high probability state, compared to the normal figure low probability state, it becomes easier to win the common figure variable game (general figure certain change). For example, the winning probability of the usual figure floating game is 1/100 in the usual figure low probability state (non-electric support state), but increases to 99/100 in the usual figure high probability state (electric support state). In addition, in the electric support state, the fluctuation time of the general figure change game is shorter than that in the non-electric support state (the general figure change short). For example, in the non-electric support state, the variation time of the usual variable game of 10 seconds is shortened to 2 seconds in the electric support state. Further, in the electric support state, compared to the non-electric support state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 2321 of the second special figure starting port 232 tends to be long (electric chew releasing period extension). For example, in the non-electric support state, the electric chew release period of 0.5 seconds is extended to 2 seconds in the electric support state. Furthermore, the pair of blade members 2321 are more likely to open in the electric support state than in the non-electric support state (increase the number of times the electric chew is released). For example, a pair of blade members 2321 that opens only once in the non-electric support state per opening to the normal start port 228 opens twice in the electric support state (opens for 2 seconds, closes for 1 second, 2 seconds open). The probability of entering the second special figure starting port 232 increases due to the extension of the electric chew release period and the increase in the number of electric chew release times. Note that the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game. Therefore, the non-electric support state is maintained during the big hit game. This is because, if the power is supported during the big hit game, a predetermined number of game balls are placed in the second special figure starting port 232 until the predetermined number of game balls are entered during the big hit game. In order to solve this, there is a problem that the number of game balls that can be entered during a big hit and the number of game balls that can be acquired increases, resulting in an increase in gambling. In the present embodiment, in the electric support state (short-time state), all of the normal figure change, the universal figure change, the electric chew release period extension, and the electric chew release frequency increase are performed. If any one is performed, a player's advantage will be in a high state and it may be in an electric support state (time-short state). Alternatively, if either one of the extension of the electric chew release period or the increase in the number of electric chew release is performed, the electric support state (short-time state) may be set. . In the non-electric support state, the game ball is less likely to enter the second special figure starting port 232 than in the electric support state. As described above, in the second special figure starting port 232, the size of the entrance into which the game ball enters changes from one of the small size and the large size to the other size. The entrance of the second special figure starting port 232 is larger in the electric support state over a longer period than in the non-electric support state. In this embodiment, when the jackpot symbol 1 and the jackpot symbol 3 are stopped and displayed, the electric support state (ordinary high probability state) is maintained until the next jackpot game is started after the subsequent jackpot game is finished. When the jackpot symbol 2 is stopped and displayed, the electric support state is maintained while the special figure variable game is played 100 times after the subsequent big hit game is finished, and the non-electric support state (normally low) is displayed for the 101st time. Probability state). On the other hand, when a big hit without special support (special figure C, special figure D) is won, it does not shift to the electric support state after the big hit game ends. As described above, in the second special figure starting port 232, the size of the entrance into which the game ball enters changes from one of the small size and the large size to the other size. The entrance opening of the second special figure starting port 232 is maintained in a small size in the non-electric support state, but becomes a large size in the electric support state, and the entry rate of the game ball is increased. That is, in the non-electric support state, the game ball enters the second special figure start port 232 that is the variable start area at the first approach rate, whereas in the electric support state, the game ball starts the second special figure start. It enters the mouth 232 at a second approach rate that is higher than the first approach rate. Therefore, the non-electric support state corresponds to an example of the first approach rate control state or the first control state, and the electric support state corresponds to an example of the second approach rate control state or the second control state.

  Note that a jackpot of the special figure high probability state low probability state or a special figure low probability common figure high probability state jackpot may be provided.

  Further, in this embodiment, a small hit symbol (special symbol F) is also prepared in addition to the big hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, two types of stop symbols are prepared as lost symbols. The special figure G shown in FIG. 5 (a) is a lost symbol 1 and the special figure H is a lost symbol 2. The small hit symbol and any lost symbol are a stop symbol pattern in which the profit amount given to the player is relatively small.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the jackpot control state of the second advantage with a high player's advantage and the first advantage with a lower advantage than the second advantage. A non-hit control state is prepared, and the pachinko machine 100 takes one of the control states of the big hit control state (second control state) and the non-hit control state (first control state). The main control unit 300 also performs the transition of these control states, and the main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of a control state transition unit.

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, symbols other than “special symbol A” are prepared as the jackpot symbol 1, and the same applies to other symbols such as the jackpot symbol 2.

  The first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 correspond to notification means for notifying the result of the determination (lottery result).

  FIG. 5B shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 230 or the second special view start port 232, that is, the ball has entered the first special view start port 230; or On the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the second special symbol start port 232, the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display of the decorative symbol display device 208 are displayed. Displayed in the order of “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →... “Decoration display of decorative pattern” is performed. That is, the decorative symbol display device 208 variably displays the decorative symbols separately from the first special symbol display device 212 and the second special symbol display device 214. And the stop symbol aspect (2nd symbol aspect) which is a combination of a decoration symbol is stopped and displayed. When notifying the jackpot symbol 1 which is “special symbol A” or notifying the jackpot symbol 3 which is “special symbol C”, three of the same odd number of decorative symbols are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. “Decoration pattern combination 2” (for example, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3”, “decoration 7—decoration 7—decoration 7”, etc.) is stopped and displayed. Further, when notifying the big hit symbol 4 being “special drawing D” or notifying the big hit symbol 5 being “special drawing E”, the same even number of three decorative symbols is displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. The displayed “decorative symbol combination 1” (for example, “decoration 2-decoration 2-decoration 2”, “decoration 4-decoration 4-decoration 4”, etc.) is stopped and displayed. Further, when the jackpot symbol 2 which is “special drawing B” is notified, the first sub-control unit 400 displays “decoration symbol of decoration 1” such as “decoration 1-decoration 2—decoration 3” in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. When the combination 3 ″ is stopped and the small hit symbol which is “special drawing F” is notified, the first sub-control unit 400 displays “decoration 1-decoration 3—decoration 5” in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. "Decorative symbol combination 4" is stopped and displayed. In addition, when notifying the “design symbol G” or “special symbol H” lost symbols, the symbol display areas 208 a to 208 c have decorative symbols other than “decorative symbol combination 1” to “decorative symbol combination 4”. The combination (for example, loose eye) is stopped and displayed. Hereinafter, in the decorative symbol display device 208, a series of displays from the start of this “decorative symbol variable display” until the stop symbol mode of the decorative symbol (for example, “decorative symbol combination 2”) is stopped are displayed. Sometimes referred to as symbol change stop display.

  In addition, the stop symbol mode (see FIG. 5A) of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 and the stop of one decorative symbol displayed in each of the left and right symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208. The decorative pattern (see FIG. 10B) is larger in the design (see FIG. 10B).

  FIG.5 (c) shows an example of the usual stop symbol mode (2nd symbol mode). In this embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes of “normal map A”, which is a winning symbol, and “general map B”, which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the gate sensor, which is a sphere detection sensor, detects that the sphere has passed through the general start port 228, the general display display device 210 illuminates all seven segments and the central one segment. Repeat the lighting and perform “variable display of ordinary figure” (ordinary figure fluctuation game). Then, after the fluctuation time elapses, one of the symbols of the “normal figure B” that is a symbol that is different from the “normal figure A” that is the winning symbol is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG. 5C, the white portions in the drawing indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on.

  In the following, a series of displays from the start of the “variable display of the usual figure” to the stop display of the stop pattern form of the usual figure may be referred to as a usual figure change stop display. The universal symbol display device 210 corresponds to an example of auxiliary symbol notification means.

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit.

  A RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 includes a counter for generating a special figure 1 determination random number counter initial value, a special figure 2 determination random number counter initial value generation counter, a special figure 1 determination random number counter, FIG. 2 Each counter of a determination random number counter, a variable timer type random number counter, and a timer number determination random number counter is provided. In addition, the RAM 308 stores, for each special figure 1 and special figure 2, the number of holdings, the random number for jackpot determination, the random number for special figure determination, the preliminary determination result, the special preliminary determination result, the positive determination result, and the special figure. Each of the determination result and the special figure timer determination result is stored. In addition, the variable timer type information is also stored in the RAM 308 only in the special figure 1 of the special figures 1 and 2. Further, in RAM 308, special figure holding storage sections divided into the maximum number of areas (four in this example) that can hold the start of the determination (lottery) are separately provided for special figure 1 and special figure 2. It is prepared. In the special storage unit shown in FIG. 1, three random values of special figure 1 jackpot determination random number, special figure 1 determination random value, and variable timer type random value are set as one set, and these three random values are won. One set is stored for each area in order (holding order). In addition, the reserved storage unit in FIG. 2 stores three random values of the special figure 2 jackpot determination random value, the special figure 2 determination random value, and the variable timer type random value as one set. Are stored for each area, one set at a time in winning order (holding order).

  As described above, the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 includes the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input performs reset start by a reset interrupt, and executes main control unit main processing shown in FIG. 6 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  In step S101, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, first, as initial setting 1, setting of a stack initial value (temporary setting) to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of an interrupt mask, initial setting of the I / O 310, various kinds of information stored in the RAM 308 Initial setting of variables, operation permission to WDT 314, initial value setting, and the like are performed. In the present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in WDT 314 as an initial value. Next, the value of the WDT 314 counter is cleared, and the time measurement by the WDT 314 is restarted (hereinafter, this process is referred to as a WDT process). Following the WDT process, in the initialization process of step S101, whether or not the low voltage signal is on, that is, the voltage monitoring circuit 338 is connected to the main control unit via the second sub control unit 500 by the power supply control unit 660. When the voltage value of the power source supplied to 300 is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output. When the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply is cut off), the process returns to the WDT processing. When the low voltage signal is off (when the CPU 304 does not detect the power supply is cut off), Perform setting 2. Even when the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step S103, and step S105 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value. In the initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312, a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, a second output port) 1) a process of outputting a clear signal from the output port 1), a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like.

  Next, in step S103, after setting for interrupt prohibition, the basic random number initial value updating process is performed. In the basic random number initial value update process here, two initial value generation counters for generating initial values of the special figure determination random number counters are updated. After this basic random number initial value update process ends, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, effect random number update processing is performed. The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a random number counter for timer number determination for special drawing and for general use, both of which determine a timer number that can take a value in the range of 0 to 255. Generate a random number value. In step S105, the value of this counter is updated. After this effect random number update process is completed, interrupt permission is set and the process returns to step S103.

  The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S103 and S105 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms).

<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. FIG. 6B is a flowchart showing the flow of main controller timer interrupt processing.

  The main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 4 ms), and the main control is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The part timer interrupt process is started at a predetermined cycle. Note that at the start of the timer interrupt process, the values of the registers of the CPU 304 are temporarily saved in the stack area, or the WDT 314 is periodically saved (in this embodiment, about 2 ms which is the main controller timer interrupt period). To restart once).

  First, in step S201, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of the various sensors 320 shown in FIG. The data is stored in a signal state storage area provided for each sensor 320. 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.

  Further, in this 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 each sphere 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 S205 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 S205, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, current detection signal present). 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 the basic random number initial value update process (step S203), the counter value for generating the special figure 1 determination random number counter initial value is updated in the range of 0 to 255, and in the subsequent basic random number update process (step S205), the special figure is updated. The value of the 1 determination random number counter and the value of the special figure 2 determination random number counter are each updated in the range of 0 to 255, and each time the special figure 1 determination random number counter makes one round, the value of the generation counter is changed. The special figure 1 determination random number counter is set. The special figure 2 determination random number counter initial value generation counter and the special figure 2 determination random number counter are processed in the same manner as those in the special figure 1.

  In step S207, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update processing, 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.

  Subsequently, a winning determination process (step S209) is performed.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of the winning determination process (step S209) shown in FIG.

  First, processing relating to the first special figure starting port 230 is performed. In step S209a shown in FIG. 7, it is determined whether or not a winning is made to the first special figure starting port 230. Here, the determination is made using the determination result as to whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S201 shown in FIG. If there is a winning, the process proceeds to step S209b, and if there is no winning, the process proceeds to step S209g. The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a special figure 1 reservation number storage area. The special figure 1 holding number storage area corresponds to an example of a first undetermined number storage means for storing the number of undetermined times for which the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 has been determined has not yet been made up to a predetermined upper limit number (here, 4). To do. In step S209b, with reference to the special figure 1 holding number storage area of the RAM 308, it is determined whether or not the number of special figure 1 variable games on hold is less than a predetermined upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). If it is less than the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S209c.

  In step S209c, predetermined start information is acquired. That is, in this step S209c, the special figure 1 big hit determination random value, the special figure 1 determination random value, and the variable timer type random number value are acquired as predetermined start information. The special figure 1 big hit determination random value is a value obtained by processing the value obtained from the random value storage register corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230 of the random value generation circuit 318 shown in FIG. 4 (for example, the obtained value). + R register value + 1). On the other hand, the special figure 1 determination random value is a value obtained by processing a software random number derived from the special figure 1 determination random number counter provided in the RAM 308 (software random number value + R register value + 1). The random value is also a value obtained by processing a software random number derived from a variable timer type random number counter provided in the RAM 308 (software random number value + R register value + 1). The random value storage register corresponding to the first special figure start port 230 of the random value generation circuit 318 shown in FIG. 4, the special figure 1 determination random number counter and the variable timer type random number counter provided in the RAM 308, and random number processing The combination of the main control unit 300 that performs the process corresponds to an example of a first start information deriving unit. Further, in this step S209c, the value of the special figure 1 reservation number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is updated. That is, 1 is added to the value in the special figure 1 holding number storage area, and the holding number in the special figure 1 is increased by one. Therefore, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of a first holding unit. When the execution of step S209c ends, the process proceeds to step S209d.

  On the other hand, if the number of special figure 1 variable games on hold is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S209g, and 1 is not added to the value of the special figure 1 reservation number storage area of the RAM 308.

  In step S209d, the special figure 1 big hit determination random number acquired in step S209c, the special figure 1 determination in the vacant area corresponding to the winning order (holding order) in the special storage unit of special figure 1 provided in the RAM 308. The random number value for use and the variable timer type random value are stored as a set of start information. The reserved storage unit of FIG. 1 has a predetermined first upper limit number (here, four) starting information derived based on the game ball entering the first special figure starting port 230 (fixed starting area). This corresponds to an example of a first start information storage unit that can store up to. At this time, one set of starting information may be temporarily stored in the temporary area provided in the RAM 308, and the value stored in the temporary area may be stored in the holding storage unit of FIG. The start information storage unit may be used, or the reserved storage unit and the temporary area in FIG. 1 may be used as the first start information storage unit.

  In step S209e, which is executed subsequent to step S209d, information indicating an increase in the special figure variable game hold (special figure hold increase) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308. In step S209f, for transmission Information indicating Special Figure 1 is additionally stored as information. In the general command rotation start setting transmission process executed in the command setting transmission process (step S215 shown in FIG. 6B), which will be described later, information indicating a pending increase for the special figure 1 stored in this transmission information storage area. By referring, the first special figure increased from the last transmission of the symbol variation start command to the current transmission (from the previous lottery in the special figure 1 related lottery process described later until the current lottery). It is possible to obtain the number of floating games held.

  Next, the process regarding the 2nd special figure starting port 232 is performed. Each step from step S209g to step S209l shown in FIG. 7 replaces “first” in each step from step S209a to step S209f described above with “second” and “special figure 1” to “special figure 2”. It is the same as the step replaced with Here, the description will be focused on the matters relating to the hold, and description of other matters will be omitted.

  The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is also provided with a special figure 2 reserved number storage area. This special figure 2 reserved number storage area indicates the number of undetermined times for which the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 has been determined has not been performed. This corresponds to an example of a second undetermined number storage means for storing up to the upper limit number (here, 4). In step S209h, with reference to the special figure 2 reserved number storage area of the RAM 308, it is determined whether or not the number of special figure 2 variable games being held is less than a predetermined upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). If it is less than the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S209i.

  In step S209i, the special figure 2 jackpot determination random value, the special figure 2 determination random value, and the variable timer type random number value are acquired, and the value of the special figure 2 reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is updated. The special figure 2 jackpot determination random value is a value obtained by processing a value obtained from the random value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232 of the random value generation circuit 318 shown in FIG. + R register value + 1). On the other hand, the special figure 2 determination random number value is a value obtained by processing the software random number derived from the special figure 2 determination random number counter provided in the RAM 308 (the value of the software random number + the value of the R register + 1). The random value is also a value obtained by processing a software random number derived from a variable timer type random number counter provided in the RAM 308 (software random number value + R register value + 1). Random value storage register corresponding to the second special figure start port 232 of the random value generation circuit 318, a special figure 2 determination random number counter and a variable timer type random number counter provided in the RAM 308, and main control for performing random number processing The combination of the units 300 corresponds to an example of a second start-up information deriving unit.

  In step S209j, one set of the special figure 2 big hit determination random value, the special figure 2 determination random value, and the variable timer type random value acquired in step S209i is started in the reserved storage unit of special figure 2 provided in the RAM 308. Store as information. The reserved storage unit of FIG. 2 has a predetermined second upper limit number (here, 4) derived from start information derived based on the game ball entering the second special figure start port 232 (movable start area). This corresponds to an example of a second start-up information storage unit that can store up to.

  When the processing relating to the second special figure starting port 232 is completed, processing relating to the ordinary drawing starting port 228 and the variable prize opening 234 is performed. First, in the process related to the general-purpose start opening 228, it is determined whether or not a winning is made to the general-purpose start opening 228 (step S209m). Here, the determination is also made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S201 described above. If there is a winning, the process proceeds to step S209n, and if there is no winning, the process proceeds to step S209r. In step S209n, it is determined whether or not the number of pending customs variable games stored in the RAM 308 is less than a predetermined number (2 in this embodiment) by referring to the usual figure reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308. If it is less, the process proceeds to step S209q. On the other hand, if the number is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S209r.

  In step S209q, in order to cause the command setting transmission process (step S215), which will be described later, to execute the general command general-purpose hold increase setting process, information indicating the general-purpose hold increase is transmitted to the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308. Command type).

  Next, processing related to the variable winning award 234 is performed. First, in step S209r, it is determined whether or not there is a winning at the variable winning opening 234. Here, the determination is also made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S201. If there is a win, the process proceeds to step S209s, and if there is no win, the process returns to the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG.

  The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is also provided with a prize storage area for a variable prize opening. In step S209s, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 234 is stored in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening provided in the RAM 308.

  In step S209t, in order to cause the command setting transmission process (step S215), which will be described later, to execute the general command variable winning award winning process, DH that is information indicating the variable winning award winning is transmitted to the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308. After additional storage as information (command type), the process returns to the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG.

  When the winning determination process (step S209) is completed, the special figure prefetch process is called.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a flow of special figure prefetching processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300.

  First, in step S221, whether or not the start information of special figure 2 has increased, that is, in the reserved storage unit provided in RAM 308, start information about special figure 2 (special figure 2 big hit determination which is a set of random values) Random number value, special figure 2 determination random value, and variable timer type random value) are determined, and if increased (if added), the startup information of the increased special figure 2 Is pre-determined and the stop symbol of the special figure 2 is determined in advance (step S222). In this step S222, first, the starting information is prefetched from the holding storage unit of the special figure 2 according to the timing when the holding storage part of the special drawing 2 stores the starting information. Note that pre-reading here means that the start information is read first before the validity determination (final lottery), but in the following explanation, the word “prefetching” is referred to as the result of the pre-judgment (final lottery). ) May be used to mean read. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that executes step S222 determines whether or not the start information stored in the holding storage unit (second start information storage unit) in FIG. 2 is based on the start information (step S213 described later). This corresponds to an example of the second starting information prefetching means for prefetching before the special drawing 2 lottery process in FIG. Next, the determination result of the success / failure in the special drawing 2 related lottery process to be performed in the future and the symbols to be stopped are determined in advance using the determination table shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B based on the pre-read start information.

  FIG. 9A is a diagram showing a pre-failure determination table used in the special figure prefetching process, and FIG. 9B is a diagram showing a special figure predetermination table used in the special figure prefetching process. is there. These tables are stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

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

  In the success / failure prior determination table shown in FIG. 9A, a random number range is defined for a special figure high probability state and a special figure low probability state. First, the special figure 2 big hit determination random number value is pre-read and it is determined which random number range in the special figure 2 big hit determination random value belongs to the validity determination table shown in FIG. That is, referring to the probability variation flag prepared in the RAM 308, and in the case of a special figure low probability state, if the pre-read special figure 2 big hit determination random number value is 1000 to 1217, When it is determined as “big hit” and is between 3000 and 4092, the special figure 2 determination result is determined as “small hit”, and when it is other than (0 to 999, 1218 to 2999, 4093 to 65535), The determination result in FIG. 2 is determined to be “losing”. Further, referring to the probability variation flag, in the case of a special figure high probability state, if the pre-read special figure 2 big hit determination random number value is 1000 to 2638, the special figure 2 success / failure prior determination result is determined as “big hit”. If it is 3000 to 4092, it is determined that the special figure 2 pre-judgment pre-judgment result is “small hit”. The result is determined to be “lost”. Note that, in the special figure 2 related process (step S213 shown in FIG. 6B), which will be described later, the special judgment table 2 having the same contents as the validity judgment table shown in FIG. 9A is used. The determination of whether or not the variable game is successful is performed again, and the determination result here is only a result of the prior determination. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that executes step S222 determines whether or not the result of the determination is a specific determination result (a determination result of big hit) based on the start information read in advance here. This also corresponds to an example of a second success / failure pre-determining unit that pre-determines before the determination of whether or not to perform the determination (a special drawing 2 related lottery process) is performed.

  When the result of the special figure 2 win / fail prior judgment is “big hit” or “losing”, the random number value for special figure 2 determination in the holding storage unit of the special figure 2 provided in the RAM 308 (the possible numerical range is 0 to 255). ) Is prefetched, and it is determined which random number range in the special figure predetermination table shown in FIG. 9B belongs to the special figure 2 determination random value. In the special figure predetermination table shown in FIG. 9 (b), as special figure predetermination results, the jackpot symbols 1-5 shown in FIG. 5 (a) and the random number ranges corresponding to the lost symbols 1 and 2 are defined. Has been. When the special figure 2 win / failure pre-determined result is “big hit”, the special figure pre-determined result of special figure 2 is determined as “big hit symbol 1” when the pre-read special figure 2 determining random number value is 0 to 153. When it is 154 to 204, it is determined as “big hit symbol 2”, when it is 205 to 217, it is determined as “big hit symbol 3”, and when it is 218 to 228, it is determined as “big hit symbol 4”, and 229 to 255. When it is, it is determined as “big hit symbol 5”. In addition, when the special figure 2 success / failure pre-determination result is “losing”, the special figure pre-determining result of special figure 2 is determined to be “losing symbol 1” when the pre-read special figure 2 determining random number value is 0 to 229. When it is 230 to 255, it is determined as “losing symbol 2”. As described with reference to FIG. 5 (a), since there is only one type of the small hit symbol “special drawing F”, when the special figure 2 determination result is “small hit”, the special symbol No prior determination of 2 stop symbols is performed. The determination result here is also a result of preliminary determination, and the determination of the special symbol stop symbol is also performed again in the special graph 2 related process (step S213 shown in FIG. 6B) described later.

  In step S223 following step S222, the variable timer type is determined in advance using the determination table shown in FIG. 9C based on the pre-read start information.

  FIG. 9C is a diagram showing a variable timer type prior determination table used in the special figure prefetching process. This variable timer type prior determination table is also stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  The variation timer type here represents the type of variation pattern of the decorative symbol that varies depending on the special symbol variation stop display. That is, the variation timer type represents the type of effect displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 from the start to the end of the special symbol variation display, and represents the variation time of the special diagram. It can also be seen as a thing. Here, no reach, normal reach, and super reach are prepared as variable timer types. In normal reach, generally, two symbol display areas (for example, the left and right symbol display areas 208a and 208c shown in FIG. 3) are displayed in a stopped manner, and the remaining one symbol display area (for example, the middle symbol display area 208b) is displayed. If the symbol display area that is variably displayed, that is, the symbol display area that is variably displayed stops displaying a specific symbol (the symbol that is the same as the symbol display area that is stopped), a combination of predetermined jackpot symbols (FIG. 5) This is a state in which the “decorative symbol combination 1” and “decorative symbol combination 2” shown in FIG. Super reach is a product obtained by adding special variation display to normal reach to improve the production effect (long reach, normal reverse reach, double line reach, etc.). In addition, there are other special reach such as special multi-line reach, full rotation reach, special full rotation reach, etc., and simply reach means a variation pattern of decorative patterns including normal reach, super reach and special reach. To do. This reach is performed after the success / failure determination that the result of the success / failure determination (the final lottery) of the special figure related process (S213) becomes a specific determination / failure determination result (big hit determination result). It is a notice effect that informs the player in advance before notifying the result, and whether or not to perform the reach is determined after the determination of whether or not it is made. As will be described in detail later, when there is no reach, the fluctuation time of the special figure is relatively short, the super reach has a relatively long fluctuation time of the special figure, and the normal reach has a fluctuation time of the special figure with no reach and super reach. It's time between.

  In the variable timer type pre-determination table shown in FIG. 9C, the random number range is defined for the case where the pre-determination result obtained in step S222 is lost and the case where it is a big hit or a small hit. ing. In step S223, the random number value of the variable timer type (possible range is 0 to 255) included in the start information of FIG. 2 is pre-read. The variation timer type prior determination result is determined as “no reach” when the pre-read variation timer type random number value is 0 to 84, “normal reach” when it is 85 to 169, and “170” to 255 when it is 170 to 255. Determined as “Super Reach”. On the other hand, if the determination result is a big hit or a small hit, the change timer type pre-determination result in FIG. 2 is determined as “normal reach” when the pre-read change timer type random value is 0 to 127. , 128-255, it is determined as “super reach”. In other words, when the result of the determination in advance is a big hit or a small hit, “no reach” is not selected and the reach is always performed. However, in the special figure 2 related processing (step S213 shown in FIG. 6B) described later, the variable timer type determination table having the same contents as the contents of the variable timer type prior determination table shown in FIG. 9C is used. Thus, the variable timer type determination of the special figure 2 variable game is performed again, and the determination result here is only a result of the prior determination. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that executes step S222 determines whether or not the symbol variation display mode is based on the start information pre-read here, and whether or not the determination is made based on the start information (the special drawing 2 related lottery process). This also corresponds to an example of a second variable display mode pre-determining unit that determines in advance.

  In step S224 following step S223, the special symbol prepared in the RAM 308 includes the stop symbol information (special figure 2 preliminary determination result) obtained in step S222 and the variable timer type preliminary determination result obtained in step S223. 2 Store in the pre-judgment result storage area. On the other hand, if it has not increased in the determination in step S221, the process proceeds to step S225, and the pre-reading and pre-determination of the starting information in FIG.

  In step S225, this time, whether or not the start information of special figure 1 has increased, that is, in the reserved storage unit provided in RAM 308, the random number value for special figure 1 jackpot determination, which is a random number value for one set. It is determined whether or not a random number value for determination 1 and a variable timer type random number value have been added. If they have increased (if they have been added), it is determined whether or not they are in a big hit gaming state (step S226). ). If it is not in the big hit game, it is determined whether or not the current control state is the electric support state by referring to the time-short flag prepared in the RAM 308 (step S227). If it is in the power support state (if the time reduction flag is off), the process proceeds to step S228.

  In this step S228, first, the special figure 1 big hit determination random number value in the increased start information of special figure 1 is prefetched. That is, the start information is prefetched from the hold storage unit of the special figure 1 in accordance with the timing when the hold storage unit (first start information storage unit) of the special figure 1 stores the start information. Here, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that prefetches the start information stored in the holding storage unit (first start information storage unit) of FIG. 1 based on the start information (in step S213 described later). This corresponds to an example of start information pre-reading means for pre-reading before the special drawing 1 related lottery process is performed. Also in step S228, as in the previous step S222, based on whether or not the current control state is a state with a special figure probability change, the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 is successful is performed using the determination table shown in FIG. Next, the special figure 1 determination random number value is prefetched, and the special figure 1 stop symbol form is preliminarily determined using the determination table shown in FIG. In this way, the special figure 1 determination result and the special figure preliminary determination result of FIG. 1 are obtained. In addition, the determination result here is also a result of preliminary determination to the last, and in the special drawing 1 related lottery process (step S213 shown in FIG. 6 (b)), whether or not the special figure 1 is determined and the stop symbol are separately determined. . The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that executes step S227 determines whether or not the result of the determination is a specific determination result, based on the start information read in advance, based on the start information (see FIG. This also corresponds to an example of a failure prior determination unit that determines in advance before the 1-related lottery process is performed.

  In step S229 following step S228, the variable timer type random number value (possible range is 0 to 255) included in the start information of FIG. Make a decision. That is, here also, using the determination table shown in FIG. 9C, the variable timer type of the random number range to which the pre-read variable timer type random value belongs is determined according to the special figure 1 pre-determination result obtained in step S227. Obtained as a pre-judgment result. The CPU 304 that prefetches the variable timer type random number value in this step S229 corresponds to an example of the start information prefetch means. This is equivalent to an example of a variable display mode pre-determination unit that pre-determines before the determination of whether or not it is determined based on the start-up information (the special drawing 1 related lottery process).

  In step S230 following step S229, the special symbol prepared in the RAM 308 includes the stop symbol information of FIG. 1 It memorize | stores in a prior determination result storage area, and returns to the main control part timer interruption process shown in FIG.6 (b).

  On the other hand, if it does not increase in the determination in step S225, the process returns to the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In addition, when the game is a big hit game in step S226 and when the current control state is the electric support state (the time reduction flag is on), the pre-reading and pre-determination of the start information in FIG. 1 are not performed. In these cases, the “non-determined” information indicating that the stop symbol and the variation timer type based on the start information of the special map 1 increased this time is not determined is stored in the special map 1 preliminary determination result storage area. (Step S231), and returns to the main control unit timer interrupt processing shown in FIG.

  In this embodiment, the start-up information itself is not pre-read, but it may be a mode in which pre-read is performed and no pre-determination is performed. May not be sent from the main control unit 300 to the first sub-control unit 400.

  FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating an example in which the advance determination information is stored in the special map 1 advance determination result storage area in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, the special figure 1 pre-determination result storage area 3081 is divided into four areas according to the maximum number of holds, and in FIG. 10A, in step S222 shown in FIG. The area for storing the pre-determined stop symbol information (special figure 1 pre-determination result) of FIG. 1 and the area for storing the variable timer type pre-determination result pre-determined in step S223 are divided.

  The special figure 1 pre-determined result storage area 3081 shown in FIG. 10A stores information for three holds, and information representing the jackpot symbol 1 in the area corresponding to the newest hold (hold 3). And information indicating super reach.

  FIG. 10B is a diagram illustrating an example in which the advance determination information is stored in the special map 2 advance determination result storage area in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300.

  The special figure 2 preliminary determination result storage area 3082 shown in FIG. 10B also stores information for three reservations, and any of the areas corresponding to the three reservations represents information representing the lost symbol 1. Is stored, information indicating that the variable timer type is super-reach in the two old holds (hold 1, 2), and information indicating that the latest hold (hold 3) is not reachable. Stored.

  FIG. 10C is a diagram showing an example of the special figure 1 pre-determination result storage area 3081 in the electric support.

  In FIG. 10 (c), the special figure 1 pre-determination result storage area 3081 stores information for two holds, and any of the areas corresponding to these two holds holds step S231 shown in FIG. The undetermined information at is stored. That is, neither the area for storing the stop symbol information (special figure 1 preliminary determination result) of FIG. 1 that has been determined in advance in step S222 nor the area for storing the variable timer type preliminary determination result that has been determined in advance in step S223. Determination information is stored.

  In the main control unit timer interruption process shown in FIG. 6B, the common figure related process is performed following the winning determination process in step S209 (step S211). In this common figure-related process, first, one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the state of the common figure is performed as a general figure state update process. For example, in the process during the normal symbol change display (the value of the above-mentioned general symbol display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns on and off the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is performed. Do. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 performs a usual fluctuation display (ordinary figure fluctuation game).

  Further, in the processing at the timing when the normal symbol display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the general symbol display symbol update timer is changed from 1 to 0), the winning symbol (the common symbol A shown in FIG. 5C) and the lost symbol are displayed. The 7-segment LED constituting the universal display device 210 is controlled to be turned on / off so that one of the display modes of the general figure B shown in FIG. In addition, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a setting area for performing various settings in various processes, not limited to the common drawing related processes here. Here, the above-described lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed, and the setting area is set to indicate that the normal stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 performs fixed display of one of the winning symbols and the lost symbols. Further, after that, for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 0.6 seconds), information indicating the stop period is always set in the storage area of the normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display. By this setting, the winning symbol that is confirmed and displayed is always stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is informed of the result of the usual figure variation game.

  Also, in the universal diagram related processing at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing at which the normal diagram stop time management timer value is changed from 1 to 0), if it is in the electric support state, the setting area of the RAM 308 The normal operation is set, and the blade member 2321 is opened to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the blade member 2321 of the second special drawing start port 232 for a predetermined opening period (6 seconds in this embodiment). 1 is always output, and information indicating the release period is always set in the storage area of the blade opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that controls the opening of the pair of blade members 2321 in this way corresponds to an example of a variable start area control unit. On the other hand, if it is in the non-electric support state, in the setting area of the RAM 308, the normal operation is not set, and no signal is sent to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the blade member 2321 of the second special figure starting port 232. Is not output. By doing so, the blade member 2321 remains closed. Note that a signal for maintaining the blade member 2321 in the closed state may be output without fail.

  In the case of the electric support state, in the process starting at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the value of the blade opening time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 0.1 second), a signal for holding the blade member 2321 in a closed state is output to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the blade member 2321, and it is closed in the storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Set information indicating the period.

  In the case of the electric support state, the setting of the RAM 308 is set in the general diagram-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (the timing at which the blade closing time management timer value changes from 1 to 0). Set the area to inactive. Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is lost, the usual figure lose flag is turned on as will be described later. When the ordinary map loss flag is on, the RAM 308 is also used in the ordinary diagram-related processing at the timing when the above-described predetermined stop display period ends (when the value of the ordinary diagram stop time management timer changes from 1 to 0). In the setting area of, set “Normal” inactive. In the general map related process in the case where the general map is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S223.

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

  In the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 6B, the special figure related process (step S213) is performed following the common figure related process of step S211 described above. In this special figure related process, first, a special figure state update process (special figure 2 state update process) for special figure 2 is performed. In the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed in accordance with the state of the special figure 2. For example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the special figure 2 display symbol update timer described above is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the second special figure display device 214 is turned on. Performs lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns off. By performing this control, the second special figure display device 214 performs the special figure 2 fluctuation display (special figure 2 fluctuation game).

  Also, in the special figure 2 state update process starting 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 has changed from 1 to 0), On / off drive control of the 7-segment LED constituting the second special figure display device 214 is performed based on the special figure determination result (special figure stop pattern mode), and special figure 2 stop display is being performed in the setting area of the RAM 308. Make settings to indicate this. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 performs fixed display of any one of the various symbols (special symbols A to H) shown in FIG. 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. Further, when a value is set in the electric support number storage unit provided in the RAM 308, if the value is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the value, and the subtraction result becomes 1 to 0 If it is not in the special figure high probability state, the time reduction flag is turned off. Furthermore, the hourly flag is turned off during the big hit game. That is, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 enters the non-electric support state (first entry rate control state) when it is in the big hit gaming state (during the second control state).

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

  If the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on at the start of the special figure 2 variable game. When the jackpot flag is on, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the RAM 308 In the setting area, the special figure 2 is in operation and waits for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period during which an image for notifying the player that the big win by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started is displayed. Therefore, information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, 5H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command winning effect setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step 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) Or until a winning of a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected in the variable winning opening 234.) The door is connected to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 2341 of the variable winning opening 234 shown in FIG. A signal for holding the member 2341 in the open state is output, and information indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the door open time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, 7H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command big prize opening release setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step 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 2341 in a closed state is output to a solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 2341 of the variable prize opening 234, and a closing period is stored in a storage area of a door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Set the information indicating. 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).

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts and closes the opening / closing control of the door member 2341 a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds or 2 rounds), a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, decoration The effect standby period is shown 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 informing the player that the big hit by the symbol display device 208 is to be ended is displayed. Set the information.

  As described above, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 is an example of variable winning control means for performing change control of the open / closed state of the door member 2341 of the variable winning opening 234 during the big hit gaming state (during the second control state). It corresponds to. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores an opening / closing pattern of the door member 2341 of the variable prize opening 234, and the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 responds to the determination of whether or not the special figure variable game is successful from the ROM 306. Get the open / close pattern.

  The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is also provided with a probability change flag in addition to the time reduction flag, and the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 simultaneously with the end of the big hit game based on the stop symbol form indicated by the special figure determination result. The probability variation flag and the time reduction flag provided in the RAM 308 are set to ON. That is, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 sets both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag to ON when the special figure determination result is the jackpot symbol 1 to 3. When the special figure determination result is the jackpot symbol 2, the time reduction flag is set to ON and the electric support number of times 100 is set in the electric support number storage unit provided in the RAM 308. When the probability flag is set to ON, it is in a special figure high probability state (during probability fluctuation), and is in a state where the probability of winning a big hit after the jackpot game ends (a special figure high probability state). On the other hand, if the probability flag is not set to ON (set to OFF), it is a special figure low probability state. Therefore, the setting state of the probability variation flag affects the result of the determination of success / failure (special drawing lottery). In addition, when the time reduction flag is set to ON, it is in an electric support state, the electric chew is easy to open (for example, easy to hit), the opening time based on one hit is long, and the number of times of opening based on one hit is large. The variable start area control is performed so as to be advantageous to the player. On the contrary, when the time reduction flag is set to OFF, it is in a non-electric support state, and the variable start area control is performed so as to be disadvantageous to the player. Therefore, the setting state of the time reduction flag also affects the variable start area control. Therefore, information indicating the setting state of the probability variation flag and / or the time reduction flag corresponds to an example of game control information, and the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of game control information determination means.

  Further, in the present embodiment, if the special figure determination result is determined to be the big hit symbol 2 in the special figure determination result (the special symbol stop symbol form) in the special figure related lottery process described later, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 In addition, the power support count storage unit provided in the RAM 308 sets the power support count 100 times, and the time reduction flag provided in the RAM 308 is turned on. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 sets the entry rate control state, which is a state in which the ease of entry (entry rate) of the game ball into the second special figure start port 232 (variable start region) is controlled, This corresponds to an example of an approach rate changing unit that changes between a non-electric support state that is an approach rate control state and an electrical support state that is a second approach rate control state.

  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 a loss, the loss flag is turned on. When the lost flag is on, even in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, special figure 2 inactive is set. In the special figure 2 state update process when the special figure 2 is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next process.

  Subsequently, in the special figure related process, a special figure state update process (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is 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 2 state update process and the special figure 1 state update process are completed, a special figure related lottery process for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed. In this special figure-related lottery process, the lottery (win / no decision) is executed, the special figure to be stopped and determined, and the variable timer type are determined. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that executes the special figure related lottery process corresponds to an example of the determination unit. In this special drawing related lottery process, first, it is determined whether or not a predetermined success / failure determination prohibition condition is not established. Here, it is determined whether or not the second special figure display device 214 is in the special figure fluctuation display or in the stop display. Returning, if neither is displayed, it is determined whether it is set during special figure operation or special figure non-operation, and if it is set during special figure operation, the main controller timer interrupt processing Returning to FIG. 5, if the special figure is set to be inactive, it means that the validity determination prohibition condition has not been established, and this time, it is determined whether or not a predetermined validity determination condition has been established. This determination is made by referring to the reserved storage unit of the special figure 2 provided in the RAM 308 to determine whether or not the number of the special figure 2 variable games held is larger than zero. If the number of holds is 0, the process returns to the main control unit timer interrupt process. If the number is 1 or more, the predetermined success / failure determination condition is satisfied. One set of random numbers (random number for jackpot determination, random number for special figure determination, and random number for variable timer type) that is stored start information is taken out, and start information (random) that is still stored in the holding storage unit The numerical value set) is transferred from the currently stored area to the next area. That is, the start information stored in the past is taken out from the hold storage unit, and if the start information is stored in the hold storage unit, the Nth oldest start information is set as the (N-1) oldest start information in the hold storage unit. It will be set. Also, 1 is subtracted from the pending number stored in the RAM 308. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that performs processing for extracting one set of random values (a jackpot determination random value, a special figure determination random value, and a variable timer type random value) from the holding storage unit of the RAM 308 is a start information acquisition unit. It corresponds to an example.

  In the special figure related lottery process, the process for the special figure 2 (the special figure 2 related lottery process) is first performed, and then the process for the special figure 1 (the special figure 1 related lottery process) is performed. In this way, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery process before the special figure 1 related lottery process, so that the same timing (winning determination process in the main control unit timer interruption process started at a predetermined opportunity) When starting information is acquired based on the game ball entering the first special figure starting port 230 in S209) and starting information is acquired based on the game ball entering the second special figure starting port 232 in S209) If the start condition of the special figure 2 variable game and the start condition of the special figure 1 variable game are satisfied at the same time, or both the start condition of the special figure 2 variable game and the start condition of the special figure 1 variable game are satisfied Even in such a case, since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. In other words, the lottery based on the winning at the second special figure starting port 232 (determination of special figure 2) is prioritized over the lottery based on the winning at the first special figure starting port 230 (determining whether the special figure is successful). Do it. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first special start area, the random number value is stored in the first random number storage area up to the maximum hold number, and the game ball is stored in the second special start area. When a prize is won, a random number value is stored in both the first random number storage area and the first random number storage area, and a winning storage section that stores random number values in the second random number storage area up to the maximum number of reservations. If stored, the second random number value storage area stores the second random number value regardless of the time when the random number value is stored and the second random number value storage area stores the random number value. The determination is made based on the random value stored in the random value storage area, the random value is not stored in the first random value storage area, and the random value is stored in the second random value storage area. Is stored in the second random value storage area. A determination is made based on the stored random number value, no random value is stored in the second random value storage area, and a random value is stored in the first random value storage area Is provided with a go / no-go determination means for making a go / no-go determination based on the random number value stored in the first random value storage area. In addition, the main control unit 300 notifies the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure variable game by the first special figure display device 212 or the second special figure display device 214, and wins a prize to the second special figure start port 232. The lottery result notification based on the first special figure start opening 230 is prioritized over the lottery result notification based on the winning of the first special figure start opening 230. In the state where only the start information of FIG. 1 of the start information of 2 remains and is cast, and the start information of FIG. 2 is newly stored, the newly stored start information of FIG. The notification of the result of the lottery based is performed prior to the notification of the result of the lottery based on the already stored start information of FIG.

  The difference between the special figure 2 related lottery process and the special figure 1 related lottery process is that the starting information stored in the holding storage unit of FIG. 2 is used or the starting information stored in the holding storage unit of FIG. In the following description, the special figure 2 and the special figure 1 are not particularly distinguished from each other.

  FIG. 11A is a diagram showing the success / failure determination table used in the special figure-related lottery process, and FIG. 11B is a diagram showing the special figure determination table used in the special figure-related lottery process. . These tables are also stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. The contents of the success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 11 (a) are the same as the contents of the prior / failure determination table shown in FIG. 9 (a), and the contents of the special figure determination table shown in FIG. This is the same as the contents of the special figure predetermination table shown in (b).

  When the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 takes out the starting information, that is, one set of random values (random number for jackpot determination, random number for special figure determination, and variation timer type random number) from the holding storage unit of the RAM 308. First, based on which random number range in the success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 5A belongs to the big hit determination random number value (possible numerical range is 0 to 65535), the result of the determination is “big hit”. , "Small hit" or "losing" is derived. Deriving the “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” corresponds to lottery (whether or not). The jackpot winning probability is about 1/300 in the special figure low probability state, whereas it is 1/40 in the special figure high probability state. The jackpot corresponds to an example of a predetermined success / failure determination result (first success / failure determination result).

  When the determination result is “big hit”, this time, the random number value for special figure determination (possible numerical range is 0 to 255) is any random number in the special figure determination table shown in FIG. Based on whether it belongs to the range, “big hit symbol 1” to “big hit symbol 5” are derived as the special symbol determination results. In addition, even when the result of the determination is “losing”, the special figure determination is made based on which random number range in the special figure determination table shown in FIG. As a result, “losing symbol 1” or “losing symbol 2” is derived. When the determination result is “small hit”, the determination is not performed because there is only one type of special figure for small hit. The special figure determination result is information representing a symbol to be stopped and displayed by the first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214. As described above, when “big hit symbol 1” or “big hit symbol 3” is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 212 or the second special symbol display device 214, after the subsequent big hit game is finished, until the next big hit The probability variation state and the electric support state are maintained. On the other hand, when the “big hit symbol 2” is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214, the probable state is maintained until the next big hit after the subsequent big hit game is completed. The electric support state is maintained while the variable game is played 100 times.

  FIG. 11C is a diagram showing a variable timer type determination table used in the special drawing related lottery process. This variable timer type determination table is also stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  When the success / failure determination result is obtained, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 determines the variation timer type random number value (possible range is 0 to 255) shown in FIG. 11C according to the determination result. Based on which random number range in the data table belongs, “no reach”, “normal reach”, or “super reach” is derived as the variable timer type determination result. The reach mode of “normal reach” and “super reach” can be selected regardless of the result of determination of success / failure. “No reach”, “normal reach”, and “super reach” correspond to an example of the variation display mode, and the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 changes the variation of the decoration symbol in the decoration symbol display means 208 from among a plurality of types of variation display modes. The display mode corresponds to an example of a variation display mode determination unit that determines the display mode based on the jackpot determination random number value and the variation timer type random number value. Here, the variable timer type is determined using the variable timer type determination table based on the random number value of the variable timer type, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. The special figure variation time may be determined.

  FIG. 12A is a diagram showing a timer number determination table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  In the special figure related process (step S213) in the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 6B, when the variable timer type determination result is obtained using the table shown in FIG. From the timer number determination random number counter, a timer number determination random number that can take a value in the range of 0 to 255 is acquired. The timer number determination random number acquisition timing is the timing immediately before the start of the special figure change, but may be the timing to acquire the start information.

  The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 determines the timer number defined in the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 12A based on the acquired timer number determination random number.

  The timer number is the time from when the second special figure display device 214 or the first special figure display device 212 starts changing the symbol until it displays the stop symbol indicating the result of the pass / fail determination, that is, the special symbol fluctuation display. It represents the time (special drawing fluctuation time) to perform, but may be the decoration symbol fluctuation time.

  FIG. 12B is a diagram showing the relationship between the timer number and the special figure variation time.

  The timer 1 indicates that the special figure fluctuation time becomes a shortened fluctuation time of 2 seconds. Note that the determination of the timer 1 may be referred to as a special figure change. The timer 2 represents that the special figure fluctuation time becomes a short normal fluctuation time of 5 seconds, and the timer 3 represents that the special figure fluctuation time becomes a long normal fluctuation time of 10 seconds. In the timers 1 to 3, the decorative pattern variation pattern in the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. The timer 4 represents that the special figure fluctuation time becomes a fluctuation time of 15 seconds. When the timer 4 is determined, a shorter normal reach is selected as the decoration pattern fluctuation pattern in the decoration symbol display device 208. The timer 5 indicates that the special figure fluctuation time becomes a fluctuation time of 25 seconds. When the timer 5 is determined, a longer normal reach is selected as the decoration pattern fluctuation pattern in the decoration symbol display device 208. The timer 6 indicates that the special symbol variation time becomes a variation time of 30 seconds. When the timer 6 is determined, Super Reach A is selected as the variation pattern of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display device 208. The timer 7 indicates that the special symbol variation time becomes a variation time of 60 seconds. When the timer 7 is determined, Super Reach B is selected as the variation pattern of the decorative symbol on the decorative symbol display device 208. The timer 8 indicates that the special figure fluctuation time becomes a fluctuation time of 90 seconds. When the timer 8 is determined, Super Reach C is selected as the fluctuation pattern of the decoration symbol on the decoration symbol display device 208.

  In addition, the number of special figure holdings defined in the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 12A is based on the number of balls entering the first special figure starting port 230 and the number of the second special figure starting port 232. It is the total value based on the entry. As described above, in the present embodiment, at the timing when one set of random values (big hit determination random value, special figure determination random value, and variable timer type random value) is extracted from the holding storage unit provided in the RAM 308. From the relationship of subtracting 1 from the number of reservations, the minimum value of the number of reservations is 0 and the maximum value is 7.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, when the variable timer type determination result is “normal reach” or “super reach”, the timer number is determined regardless of the number of holds.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the type of variation of the decorative symbol represented by the variation timer type matches the variation pattern of the decorative symbol displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 based on the determined timer number.

  Next, the command setting transmission process (step S215) in the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 6B will be described. In this command setting transmission process, 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, basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, per round number designation command, power recovery command, RAM clear command, special figure. Bits 0 to 10 are constituted by command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off in the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, the command data includes information indicating the special symbol stop symbol, information indicating the control state (information indicating the setting state of the time reduction flag and the probability variable flag), the above-described timer number, etc. In the case of a symbol variation stop command, information indicating a special symbol stop symbol (special symbol determination result), information indicating a control state, etc., including a winning effect command and an end effect start command If there is, the information including the control state is included, and in the case of the per round number designation command, the information indicating the control state, the per round number, and the like are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the first special figure starting port 230, presence / absence of winning at the second special figure starting port 232, winning of the variable winning port 234 Includes presence or absence.

  In the general command rotation start setting transmission process described above, information indicating the special figure stop symbol (special figure determination result), information indicating the control state, the timer number described above, and the suspension are stored in the RAM 308 as the command data. Information indicating the number of the first special figure variable games or the second special figure variable games that are being set is set. In the general command rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating the special figure stop symbol (special figure determination result), information indicating the control state, and the like stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data. In the above-described general command winning effect setting transmission process, the command data represents the effect control information and control state stored in the RAM 308 and output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period. Information indicating information, 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 represents effect control information and control state stored in the RAM 308 and output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period. Information indicating information, 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, information indicating the number of winning rounds stored in the RAM 308, the current number of rounds, information indicating the control state, etc. is set in the command data. In the above-described general command big prize opening closing setting transmission process, the command data, the current round number stored in the RAM 308, information indicating the control state, the first special figure variation game or the second special figure variation 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 hold increase processing, special figure identification information (information showing special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308 in the command data of the special figure hold increase command, the control state , And the pre-determined information (stop symbol information and variation timer type pre-determined result or undetermined information) stored in the special figure 1 or special figure 2 pre-determined result storage area 3081 are set.

  Furthermore, in this step S215, general command usual figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command usual figure hold increase process, information indicating a control state is set in the command data of the general figure hold increase command. In addition, the main control unit 300 also transmits to the first sub-control unit 400 a general map change start command indicating that the normal map display has started (or is) as a general command-related command. In addition, the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400 start (do) the common figure change stop command indicating that the change display of the normal figure has stopped (do) or the pair of blade members 2321. An electric chew opening start command indicating that, or an electric chew closing command indicating that the pair of blade members 2321 are closed (to do) may be transmitted.

  In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined. In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 acquires the number of remaining rounds until all the rounds are completed based on the number of rounds included in the command and the current number of rounds.

  In this command setting transmission process, a command is also transmitted to the payout control unit 600 shown in FIG. The output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 are composed of 1 byte, strobe information (indicating that data is set when turned on) in bit 7, and power-on information in bit 6. (In the case of ON, it indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), the current processing type (0-3) for encryption in bits 4-5, and the encrypted processing in bits 0-3 The number of payout requests is indicated.

  Next, in the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 6B, an external output signal setting process (step S217) is performed. In the 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 shown in FIG.

  In step S219, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step S201 described above are read, and the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or a bottom pan full error is monitored to open the front frame door. When an error or a lower pan full error is detected, device information indicating whether there is a front frame door opening error or a lower pan full error is set in the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The device information set here is included in the basic command and transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Also, the various solenoids 332 shown in FIG. 4 are driven to control the opening / closing of the second special figure starting port 232 and the variable winning port 234, or the normal symbol display device 210, the first symbol display device 210, Display data to be output to the first special figure display device 212, the second special figure display device 214, the various status display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310.

When the device monitoring process in step S219 ends, the process returns to the main control unit main process shown in FIG. 6A. Before the return, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is returned to each original register. Make settings and enable interrupts. In addition, before recovery, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. If the low voltage signal is on (when power-off is detected), it returns to the power-off state when power is restored. A specific variable or stack pointer for saving is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, subjected to an interruption process such as initialization of the input / output port, and then returned to the main process of the main control unit. Also good.
<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
The process 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.

  First, in step S301 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, initial setting in step S301 is executed. In this initial setting, initial setting of the I / O port 410 shown in FIG. 4, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

  In step S303, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S305.

  In step S305, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

  In step S307, command processing is performed. The CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command has been received from the main control unit 300.

  In step S309, effect control processing is performed. For example, when there is a new command in S307, processing such as reading the effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 406 is performed, and when the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated. This effect control process will be described in more detail later.

  In step S311, when the pressing of the chance button 136 shown in FIG. 1 is detected, the effect data updated in step S309 is changed to effect data corresponding to the pressing of the chance button 136.

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

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

  In step S317, if there is a command to the drive circuit 422 of the effect movable body 224 in the effect data read out in S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

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

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. 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 S331 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408, and the command reception interrupt process is terminated.

  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. FIG. 13C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. 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 S341 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S343 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, a control command is transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 set in step S319, an effect random number value is updated, and the like. Ends.

  Subsequently, the effect control process (step S309) in the main process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13D is a flowchart showing the flow of effect control processing in the first sub-control unit 400.

  In this effect control process, a prefetch notification process is executed (step S3091), and then other effect-related processes are executed (step S3092), and the main process of the first sub-control unit 400 shown in FIG. Return.

  FIG. 13E is a flowchart showing the flow of the prefetch notification process shown in FIG.

  When the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 receives the special figure hold increase command from the main control unit 300, the special figure identification information (see special figure 1 or special figure 2) included in the received special figure hold increase command is received. Information) and advance determination information (stop symbol information and variation timer type advance determination result or undetermined information) are acquired (step S3091a).

  Next, a prefetch effect lottery process is executed (step S3091b).

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a prefetch effect notification mode determination table stored in the ROM 406 of the first sub-control unit 400.

  In the prefetch effect lottery process in step S3091b, a prefetch effect determination random number that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 is acquired from the prefetch effect determination random number counter provided in the RAM 408.

  The CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 determines the prefetch effect notification mode defined in the prefetch effect notification mode determination table shown in FIG. 14 based on the acquired prefetch effect determination random number. As will be described in detail later, a prefetch effect for special figure 1 is performed on the left side of the effect display area 208d in the decorative symbol display device 208, and a prefetch effect for special figure 2 is performed on the right side. The pre-reading effect is a kind of notice effect that is performed by displaying a predetermined symbol (here, a humanoid symbol). This pre-reading effect notification mode includes a human-shaped pattern (hereinafter referred to as a “red pattern”), a red human-shaped pattern (hereinafter referred to as a “red pattern”), and a yellow human-shaped pattern. (Hereinafter referred to as “yellow pattern”), a blue human pattern (hereinafter referred to as “blue pattern”), and a translucent human pattern (hereinafter referred to as “translucent pattern”) These human-shaped symbols also serve as displays indicating the number of holds, ie, the four human-type displays indicate that the number of holds is 4. Also, the semi-transparent human-shaped symbol Indicates that no pre-reading effect is performed, and instead of a semi-transparent human figure, a completely transparent human figure may be displayed. Is not visible to the player when it is displayed, but here it is hidden, that is, there is no pre-reading effect Treated as the. Alternatively, instead of the process of displaying the full transparent humanoid design, may not perform the process itself for displaying the human type.

  In addition, the pre-reading effect performed here is an effect that makes the player expect that the determination result is a big hit, and a fake effect (an effect that expects a big hit even though it is not a big hit) It is included, and the notification mode is properly used according to the reliability of the performance (certainty of jackpot). Here, the notification mode with the highest degree of reliability is “chomonage pattern”, the second highest notification mode is “red pattern”, then “yellow pattern”, and the lowest notification mode is “blue pattern”. . If the player knows the degree of reliability for each notification mode by using a short paragraph, etc., in addition to the improvement of interest by the pre-reading effect itself, further improvement of interest by the notification mode can be expected. The pre-reading effect corresponds to an example of the prior notice notification referred to in the present invention, and the “chomonge pattern”, “red pattern”, “yellow pattern”, “blue pattern”, and “translucent pattern” are the first in the present invention. This corresponds to an example of one notification mode.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, when the stop pattern of the pre-judgment result is lost, the “chomonage pattern” does not appear, and there are many cases except when the variation timer type is “super reach”. In this case, no pre-reading effect is performed. The numbers shown in parentheses in FIG. 14 are numbers representing selection probabilities. If the pre-determined information is undetermined information, an effect by the same human type as the pre-reading effect (hereinafter referred to as “pre-reading related effect”) is performed with a probability of about 15%. There is an 85% probability that no prefetching or prefetching related production will be performed. If the pre-determination information is undetermined information, since the pre-determination is not performed, if the pre-reading effect is performed, the pre-reading effect has a reliability of 0%. On the other hand, if the performance is not performed at all, the interest of the game is significantly reduced. Therefore, in this embodiment, the prefetching related effect by the notification mode related to the notification mode of the prefetching effect is performed. This prefetch-related effect is a kind of notice effect that is performed based on the fact that the undetermined information is stored without being based on the prior determination result. The fact that the undetermined information is stored means that the start information is stored in the holding storage unit (first start information storage unit) of FIG. 1, in other words, the pre-reading related effect is started. This is performed based on the fact that the information is stored in the holding storage unit (first startup information storage unit) in FIG. 1, and corresponds to an example of a pre-effect. Here, among a plurality of types of notification modes prepared for pre-reading effects (“chomonge pattern” “red pattern” “yellow pattern” “blue pattern” “translucent pattern”), the same notification mode as some notification modes Perform pre-reading-related effects. That is, since the prefetch-related effect has a reliability level of 0% in the first place, the prefetch-related effect is performed in the same notification mode as the notification mode with a lower reliability among a plurality of types of notification modes prepared for the prefetch effect. If the prefetch-related effects are frequently performed, the effect of the prefetch effects themselves may be reduced because the notification mode is related to the prefetch effects (same here). For this reason, when the pre-determination information is undetermined information, the pre-reading-related effect is performed (here, “human pattern display of“ yellow pattern ”and“ blue pattern ”is performed) and the probability is not performed. Probability of displaying “semi-transparent” humanoids). More specifically, the interest of the game is enhanced by increasing the probability of not performing the prefetch-related effect. However, a prefetch-related effect may be always performed. The prefetch-related effect corresponds to an example of a prior effect according to the present invention, and the “yellow pattern”, “blue pattern”, and “translucent pattern” correspond to an example of the second notification mode according to the present invention. .

  On the other hand, when the pre-determination information is a big hit, the probability of performing the pre-reading effect is higher than the probability of not performing the pre-reading effect, thereby enhancing the interest of the game. In addition, when the variation timer type is “super reach”, a “chomonage pattern” that can be selected only in this case is prepared. The first sub-control unit 400 determines the pre-reading effect notification mode based on the information indicating the stop symbol of the prior determination result and the information indicating the variation timer type. The stop pattern of the pre-determination result is pre-determined based on the prefetched random number for jackpot determination and special figure determination, and the variation timer type of the pre-determination result is the pre-determined variation timer type random value. Is determined in advance. Accordingly, the first sub-control unit 400 determines the notification mode of the pre-reading effect based on the pre-determined random number value for jackpot determination and the special figure determination random value, and corresponds to an example of a first notification mode determination unit. To do.

  The prior determination information may be ignored in a specific state, not limited to the case where the determination information is not yet determined.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the distribution of the prefetch effect mode is varied based on the variation timer type. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a case where a pre-read notification effect is performed with a “red pattern” having a high expectation value, for example, with respect to a “losing” and “no reach” hold. In addition, even if the result of the determination of success / failure is the same, the symbol variation stop display that is expected by the variation mode can be turned in the reach mode. Furthermore, when the pre-reading related effect is performed based on the undetermined information, the reliability of the pre-reading effect is determined because the notification mode is the same as the notification mode with the low reliability of the pre-reading effect regardless of the prior determination information. Production can be performed while maintaining a very low state.

  In step S3091c following step S3091b, a prefetch effect execution process is performed, and the process returns to the effect control process shown in FIG. In the pre-reading effect execution process in step S3091c, a control command for causing the decorative symbol display device 208 to execute the pre-reading effect or the pre-reading related effect in the notification mode determined in step D3091b is set in the transmission area of the RAM 408. The control command set in the transmission area of the RAM 408 is transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 in the information transmission process of step S319 shown in FIG. The second sub control unit 500 executes control of the decorative symbol display device 208 based on the control command transmitted from the first sub control unit 400. Therefore, the combination of the first sub-control unit 400, the second sub-control unit 500, and the decorative symbol display device 208 corresponds to an example of a prior notice unit, and also corresponds to an example of a pre-production unit.

  In the present embodiment, in the special figure prefetching process shown in FIG. 8, the special figure 1 is not pre-determined when it is in the big hit game or during the electric support, but step S226 shown in FIG. And step S227 is abolished, and the preliminary determination by the main control unit 300 is uniformly performed, and whether or not a specific state (for example, a big hit gaming state and / or a power support state) is determined in step S3091c shown in FIG. It may be determined, and if it is a specific state, the prefetch effect may be canceled and the prefetch related effect may be performed.

  Next, a specific example of the pre-reading effect performed in the notification mode that is not based on the prior determination of the special figure 1 variable game held during the electric support in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, that is, the notification mode based on the undetermined information. explain. First, conventional problems are pointed out with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a pre-reading effect in a so-called right-handed type conventional game machine in which special figure 2 priority fluctuation is performed. In FIG. 15, the state of a conventional pachinko machine is shown in time series in the order of (a) to (d) (the same applies to FIGS. 16, 18 and 19 referred to hereinafter).

  Each figure in FIG. 15 includes a decorative symbol display device 208, a universal drawing start port 228, a first special figure reservation lamp 218, a second special figure reservation lamp 220, a first special figure display device 212, and a second special figure display device. A pair of blade members 2321 of 214, the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232, and the second special figure starting port 232 are shown. Also, on the right side of each figure, a special figure 1 preliminary determination result storage area 3081 and a special figure 2 preliminary determination result storage area 3082 prepared in the RAM 308 are shown.

  In the example shown in FIG. 15, the electric support state is in effect, but in FIG. 15A, the pair of blade members 2321 are in a closed state. Two first special figure holding lamps 218 shown in FIG. 15 (a) are turned on during the electric support state, and it is notified that two special figure 1 variable games are held. On the other hand, the second special figure hold lamps 220 are all turned off, and the special figure 2 variable game is not held. In this conventional example, the pre-reading is performed for the start information of each of the two holdings based on the winning in the electric support state of the special figure 1 variable game, and the preliminary determination is performed. In the special figure 1 pre-determined result storage area 3081 shown in FIG. 15 (a), both the area corresponding to the old hold (hold 1) and the area corresponding to the new hold (hold 2) are displayed. Information representing information and information representing no reach are stored. The first special figure display device 212 shown in FIG. 15A executes the special figure 1 variable game based on the hold 1, and the decorative symbol display device 208 displays the decorative symbol variable display. In addition, two “semi-transparent pattern” humanoids are displayed on the left side of the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208 where the pre-reading effect for the special figure 1 is performed (indicated by dotted lines in the figure). ). These “semi-transparent” humanoid displays are pre-reading effects based on the result of a prior determination corresponding to two suspensions of the special figure 1 variable game, but are displays indicating that the pre-reading effects are not performed. is there.

  Further, FIG. 15A shows a state where one game ball B enters the first special figure starting port 230.

  In FIG. 5B, the special figure 1 variable game based on the hold 1 from FIG. 1A is continued, and in FIG. 1A, one game ball B enters the first special figure start port 230. Based on the result, start information is derived, and the result of pre-determining the start information by pre-reading it is stored in the area corresponding to the third hold (hold 3) in the special figure 1 pre-determination result storage area 3081. Has been. As for the prior determination result here, the stop symbol (Special Figure 1 prior determination result) is jackpot symbol 1, and the variable timer type information is super reach. In the left portion of the effect display area 208d in the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 5B where the pre-reading effect for the special figure 1 is performed, “Chummage” The human figure of “Pattern” is displayed.

  Also in FIG. 6C, the special figure 1 variable game based on the hold 1 from FIG. In this figure (c), one game ball B passes through the usual figure starting port 228, and the common figure variable game is won, and the pair of blade members 2321 is opened under the electric support state, and the second special figure is opened. Two game balls B enter the start port 232 in succession. The number of suspensions of the special figure 2 variable game increases by two, and the special figure 2 preliminary determination result storage area 3082 stores the preliminary determination information for two suspensions. In the area corresponding to the hold 1 in the special figure 2 pre-determination result storage area 3082 shown in FIG. 5C, information indicating the loss symbol 1 and information indicating the normal reach are stored. In the area corresponding to the hold 2, Information representing the lost symbol 1 and information representing no reach are stored. Also, in the right portion of the effect display area 208d in the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 5C where the pre-reading effect for the special figure 2 is performed, a “yellow” humanoid corresponding to the hold 1 and the hold A “blue” humanoid corresponding to 2 is displayed.

  Eventually, the losing symbol 1 is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 212 based on the hold 1 that has continued to fluctuate from FIG. In addition, the decorative symbol display device 208 stops and displays a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the loss through a variation mode without reach. Then, due to the special figure 2 priority fluctuation, the special figure 2 hold is digested before the special figure 1 hold. A player who knows that the “Chonmage Pattern” has a high degree of confidence in the jackpot, knows that the special figure 1 “Premature Pattern” prefetched the special figure 1 and gained a big hit. In order to obtain a big hit in FIG. 2, a right-handed strike targeting the second special figure starting port 232 is started. Thus, if a highly reliable look-ahead effect is performed in the special figure 1, first, aiming at the first special figure starting port 230, the big special hit is obtained in the special figure 1, and then the second special figure starting port 232 is set. Stock method of aiming becomes possible, and unfairness is felt between those who know this method and those who do not know whether they can win two jackpots or only one It will no longer be a playground that anyone can enjoy fairly.

  Here, from the state of FIG. 15C, the description will be continued on the assumption that neither the first special figure starting port 230 nor the second special figure starting port 232 has entered one ball. After all the special figure 2 holds are digested, the special figure 1 holds are sequentially digested. Eventually, a big win is won in the special figure 1 variable game based on the hold 3 shown in the special figure 1 pre-determination result storage area 3081 shown in FIG. 15C, and the decorative symbol display device as shown in FIG. In 208, "decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7", which is an example of "decoration symbol combination 2" shown in FIG.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of effects in the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 16, differences from the example shown in FIG. 15 will be mainly described, and overlapping description may be omitted.

  In the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, the pre-reading-related effect by the same human type as the pre-reading effect is performed in the notification mode that is not based on the advance determination information, that is, the notification mode based on the undetermined information during the electric support state. From the viewpoint of the player, the pre-reading effect and the pre-reading related effect are the same notification mode, and thus cannot be distinguished, and the player seems to be performing the pre-reading effect even if the pre-reading related effect is performed. For each of the first two holds based on the winning in the electric support state of the special figure 1 variable game, the pre-reading related effect by the notification mode of “semi-transparent pattern” is performed based on the undetermined information. The “semi-transparent pattern” human figure is a display indicating that the pre-reading effect is not performed. However, the advanced user may know that the pre-reading effect is not performed in the electric support state, and that a pre-reading related effect with a reliability of 0% is performed instead. The starting information derived when one game ball B enters the first special figure starting port 230 in the electric support state in FIG. 5B is the same as the example shown in FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 determines the notification mode of the pre-reading related effect based on the information of 0% reliability that is the undetermined information without starting the pre-reading and prior determination. . Here, the “blue pattern” notification mode happens to be determined, and the “blue pattern” human type is displayed on the right side of the two “semi-transparent pattern” human types. Looking at the operating state of the pair of blade members 2321 of the second special figure starting port 232 (for example, the operating state shown in FIG. 2C), it can be seen that the electric support is currently being performed, and a pre-reading effect is provided during the electric support. If the player knows that it will not be performed (for example, an advanced player), the above-described stock method has been given up aiming at the second special figure starting port 232 where the pre-reading effect is performed. Therefore, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment can be enjoyed fairly by anyone without feeling unfair. In addition, even if a person who does not know that the pre-reading effect is not performed during the electric support, a player who knows that the reliability of the “blue type” is low is low (for example, an intermediate player) Although I don't think I was able to really win a big hit, there are cases where I get a little expectation and improve the fun of the game. A player who does not know the reliability of the human-type notification mode (for example, beginners) may be greatly improved by having a human-type display even if it is “blue”. As described above, according to the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, even an intermediate player can enjoy the game while enhancing the interest of the game through the notice effect.

  Then, the pachinko machine of 2nd Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated. In the following description, the components having the same names as the components of the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment will be described with the same reference numerals as those used so far, and redundant descriptions may be omitted. .

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the flow of special figure prefetch processing in the second embodiment.

  In the second embodiment, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 performs prefetching processing (prefetching processing of the special figure 2) using the starting information stored in the hold storage part (second starting information storage part) of the special figure 2. Performs the same process as the special figure prefetch process (steps S221 to S224) of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 8 (steps S421 to S424).

  On the other hand, in the special figure prefetching process using the starting information stored in the holding storage unit of FIG. It is determined whether or not there has been an increase in the random number value for determination in FIG. 1 and the random number value for the variable timer) (step S425). It is determined whether or not information representing a stop symbol (special symbol 1 pre-determination result) of a big hit symbol (big hit symbol 1 to 5) that may shift to the electric support state is stored (step S426). If at least one piece of information representing the stop symbol of the jackpot symbol (the special figure 1 preliminary judgment result) is stored in the special figure 1 preliminary judgment result storage area, the process proceeds to step S431 which is the same as step S231 shown in FIG. In the area corresponding to the suspension of the start information of the special figure 1 increased this time in the prior determination result storage area of FIG. 1, the preliminary determination of the stop symbol and the variation timer type based on the start information of the special figure 1 increased this time is performed. “Undetermined” information indicating the absence is stored, and the process returns to the main control unit timer interrupt processing shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if no information representing the stoppage pattern of the big hit symbol is stored in the special figure 1 preliminary determination result storage area, if the special figure fluctuation stop display is performed, the special figure fluctuation stop display is performed. It is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special figure that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol (big hit symbol 1 to 5) that may possibly shift to the electric support state (step S427). It progresses to step S431. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit symbol, pre-determination based on the pre-reading start information and pre-reading start information of the special figure 1 increased as in steps S228 to S230 shown in FIG. The preliminary determination results (special figure 1 preliminary determination result and variation timer type preliminary determination result) are stored (steps S428 to S430).

  In addition, in each of step S426 and step S427, all the big hit symbols 1 to 5 are targeted as the big hit symbols that may possibly shift to the electric support state. However, the big hit with the electric support that always shifts to the electric support state. Only symbols (big hit symbols 1 to 3) may be targeted. That is, in step S426, it is determined whether or not information representing stop symbols (special figure 1 preliminary determination result) of jackpot symbols 1 to 3 is stored in the special chart 1 preliminary determination result storage area. In step S427, You may make it determine whether the stop symbol of the special figure stopped-displayed by a special figure fluctuation stop display is the jackpot symbol 1-3.

  Further, here, it is not considered whether the current state is the electric support state and whether the big hit game is being played. If the determination in step S426 is negative, the determination in step S427 may be performed, and the determination in step S426 and step S427 may not be performed during the electric support state or the big hit game.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example different from the example shown in FIG. 15 of the pre-reading effect in the so-called right-handed type conventional game machine in which the special figure 2 priority fluctuation is performed. In FIG. 18 as well, differences from the example shown in FIG. 15 will be mainly described, and overlapping descriptions may be omitted.

  Also in the example shown in FIG. 18, the electric support state is in effect, but in FIG. 18A, the pair of blade members 2321 are in a closed state. Three first special figure hold lamps 218 shown in FIG. 18A are turned on during the electric support state, and it is notified that three special figure 1 variable games are held. On the other hand, the second special figure hold lamps 220 are all turned off, and the special figure 2 variable game is not held. In this conventional example, the pre-reading is performed for the start information of each of the three holdings based on the winning in the electric support state of the special figure 1 variable game, and the preliminary determination is performed. In the area corresponding to the oldest hold (hold 1) in the special figure 1 pre-determination result storage area 3081 shown in FIG. 18A, information representing the jackpot symbol 3 and information representing super reach are stored. In the area corresponding to the second oldest hold (hold 2), information indicating the lost symbol 1 and information indicating no reach are stored. Further, in the area corresponding to the newest hold (hold 3), information representing the jackpot symbol 1 and information representing the super reach are stored. That is, the pre-determination result based on the first start information of the earlier held person (hold 1) is the jackpot symbol 3, and the pre-determination result based on the later start information of the later held person (hold 3) is the jackpot symbol 1 It is. The first special figure display device 212 shown in FIG. 18A executes the special figure 1 variable game based on the hold 1, and the decorative symbol display device 208 displays the decorative symbols in a variable manner. Further, in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208, the left portion where the prefetching effect for the special figure 1 is performed is a “red pattern” humanoid as the prefetching effect based on the result of the prior determination corresponding to the hold 1. Is displayed, the “blue pattern” humanoid is displayed as the pre-reading effect based on the result of the pre-judgment corresponding to the hold 2, and the “chommage pattern” humanoid is used as the pre-reading effect based on the result of the pre-judgment corresponding to the hold 3 Is displayed.

  In FIG. 18 (b), the special figure 1 variable game based on the hold 1 from FIG. 18 (a) is continued. In this figure (b), one game ball B passes through the usual figure starting port 228, and the common figure variable game is won, and the pair of blade members 2321 is opened under the electric support state, and the second special figure is opened. Three game balls B enter the start port 232 in succession. The number of suspensions of the special figure 2 variable game increases by three, and the special figure 2 preliminary determination result storage area 3082 stores the preliminary determination information for the three suspensions. The information corresponding to the hold 1 and the information indicating the normal reach are stored in the area corresponding to the hold 1 in the special figure 2 preliminary determination result storage area 3082 shown in FIG. In the area, information indicating the lost symbol 1 and information indicating no reach are stored. Also, in the right part of the effect display area 208d in the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 5B where the pre-reading effect for the special figure 2 is performed, a “blue pattern” humanoid corresponding to the hold 1 and A “semi-transparent” humanoid corresponding to the hold 2 and a “blue” humanoid corresponding to the hold 3 are displayed.

  Eventually, the big hit symbol 3 is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 212 based on the hold 1 that has continued to fluctuate from the figure (a) as shown in the figure (b). Further, the decorative symbol display device 208 is an example of “decorative 3-decoration 3-decoration 3” which is an example of “decorative symbol combination 2” shown in FIG. Is stopped. The jackpot symbol 3 that is stopped and displayed here is a stop symbol that shifts to the special figure high probability ordinary figure high probability state after the jackpot game ends. During the jackpot game, the jackpot game is temporarily ended. Then, it shifts to the electric support state.

  Then, due to the special figure 2 priority fluctuation, the special figure 2 hold is digested before the special figure 1 hold. The player who knows that the “Chonmage Pattern” has a high level of confidence in the jackpot, knows that he was able to win the jackpot on the Special Figure 1 again by the look-ahead production of the “Chonmage Pattern” in the Special Figure 1, this time. In order to obtain a big hit in the special figure 2, a right-handed strike is started aiming at the second special figure starting port 232. In this way, if there is information representing a big hit symbol (here, a big hit symbol with electric support) in the special figure 1 pre-determined result storage area 3081, if a subsequent pre-reading effect is performed, there will be a big hit again thereafter. If this happens, the stock method will be possible, and it will no longer be a playground that anyone can enjoy fairly.

  Here, since the big hit game based on the stop display of the big hit symbol 3 shown in FIG. 18 (b) has started, neither the first special figure starting port 230 nor the second special figure starting port 232 has entered any ball. Continue to explain. In FIG. 6C, the stop symbol (losing symbol 1) based on the hold 1 shown in FIG. Then, after all the suspensions of special figure 2 are digested, the suspensions of special figure 1 are digested sequentially. Eventually, a big win is won in the special figure 1 variable game based on the hold 3 shown in the special figure 1 pre-determined result storage area 3081, and as shown in FIG. “Decoration 7-Decoration 7-Decoration 7”, which is an example of “decorative symbol combination 2” shown in b), is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of effects in the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment. In FIG. 19, differences from the example shown in FIG. 18 will be mainly described, and overlapping description may be omitted.

  In the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, when there is information representing a big hit symbol in the special figure 1 pre-determination result storage area 3081, the pre-reading is not performed for the starting information of the subsequent special figure 1 and no pre-determination is performed. In the notification mode that is not based on the prior determination information, that is, the notification mode based on the undetermined information, the pre-reading related effect by the same human type as the pre-reading effect is performed. Since information representing the jackpot symbol is stored in the hold 1 of the special figure 1, as shown in FIG. 19 (a), “blue pattern” for the hold 2 and “half” for the hold 3 based on the undetermined information. The prefetching related effect by the notification mode of “transparent pattern” is performed. Eventually, as shown in FIG. 19B, when the jackpot symbol 3 with electric support is stopped and displayed, the “blue pattern” humanoid and the “semi-transparent pattern” humanoid for the special figure 1 are advanced. If you are a person, you may find that it is a prefetching-related performance. However, those who can see this, have given up the above-mentioned stock method, aiming at the second special figure starting port 232 where the pre-reading effect is performed from the beginning. Therefore, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment can be enjoyed fairly by anyone without feeling unfair. For those who cannot see this, it seems that pre-reading effects are being performed even if pre-reading related effects are performed. Among those who cannot see through the pre-reading effects, the player who knows that the reliability of the “blue type” is low in the jackpot (for example, the intermediate player) can really win the jackpot with Special Figure 1. Although I don't think so, I might expect a little and improve the fun of the game. A player who does not know the reliability of the human-type notification mode (for example, beginners) may be greatly improved by having a human-type display even if it is “blue”. As described above, according to the pachinko machine 100 of the second embodiment, in order to improve the fun of the game, the pre-reading effect is canceled in advance while anticipating that there is a possibility of being in a power support state. Pre-reading-related notifications are given instead of production, and even beginners can enjoy the game while enhancing the interest of the game through the notice production. In addition, in order to increase the accuracy of determining whether or not the electric support state will be reached, when there is information indicating the big hit symbol with the electric support (big hit symbol 1 to 3) in the special figure 1 pre-judgment result storage area 3081 However, it is only necessary to perform pre-reading related effects thereafter.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the second embodiment described above, after the start information (herein referred to as pre-start information) in which the result of the preliminary determination based on the pre-read start information becomes a big hit, it is stored in the holding storage unit of FIG. When starting information (herein referred to as post-starting information) is stored, the pre-reading-related effects are performed based on the fact that the undetermined information about the post-starting information is stored without being based on the result of the prior determination. This is performed before the success / failure determination based on the post-start information is performed.

  Subsequently, a pachinko machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. Also here, the components having the same names as the components of the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment will be described with the same reference numerals as those used so far, and redundant descriptions may be omitted.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the flow of special figure prefetch processing in the third embodiment.

  The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 in the third embodiment also uses the start information stored in the hold storage unit (second start information storage unit) in FIG. 2 (pre-read process in FIG. 2). Performs the same processing (step S521 to step S524) as the prefetching processing (step S221 to step S224) of the first embodiment shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in the prefetching process using the starting information stored in the holding storage unit in FIG. 1 (the prefetching process in FIG. 1), the starting information in FIG. It is determined whether or not there is an increase in the determination random number value and the variable timer type random value (step S525). If it has increased, it is determined whether or not the “undetermined information” setting period is reached (step S526). Here, the current state is a lottery of the fluctuation during the electric support state, the big hit game is being executed, the state where the big hit stop symbol with electric support is held in the hold in the non-electric support state, and the fluctuation If it is in any state in which the result is a big hit, it is determined as the “undecided information” setting period, and if it is not in any state, it is determined as the “undecided information” non-setting period. If it is not the “undetermined information” setting period (if the “undetermined information” is not set), in step S527, the special figure 1 jackpot random number for pre-determining the special figure 1 of the starting information of special figure 1 increased this time Based on whether or not the current control state is a state with a special figure probability change, the judgment table shown in FIG. 9A is used to make a pre-judgment judgment on the special figure 1 and then for the special figure 1 judgment. The random number value is prefetched, and based on the determination result, whether or not the special figure 1 stop pattern is preliminarily determined using the determination table shown in FIG. 9B. Next, in step S528, information representing the special figure 1 preliminary determination result, which becomes the preliminary determination result of the special figure 1 stop symbol form, is stored in the special figure 1 preliminary determination result storage area prepared in the RAM 308, and the process proceeds to step S529. .

  On the other hand, if it is the “undecided information” setting period, the startup information of the special figure 1 increased this time in the area corresponding to the suspension of the startup information of the special figure 1 increased this time in the special figure 1 preliminary determination result storage area. “Undetermined” information indicating that the stop symbol pre-determination based on is not performed is stored (step S529), and the process proceeds to step S530. In this step S529, “undetermined” information is stored in an area for storing the stop symbol information (special figure 1 preliminary determination result) of special figure 1 in the special figure 1 preliminary determination result storage area.

  In step S530, first, the special figure 1 big hit determination random value is prefetched again, and the special control table shown in FIG. The prior determination of the success / failure determination in FIG. 1 is performed again to obtain the determination result. In addition, when the result determination in advance of step S527 is obtained, the result of advance determination in step S527 may be used here.

  FIG. 21A is a diagram showing a variable timer type prior determination table used in the third embodiment. This variable timer type prior determination table is also stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  In step S530, the variable timer type random number value (possible range is 0 to 255) included in the start information of FIG. 1 is determined as “normal reach” when the prefetched random number value of the variable timer type is 0 to 127, “super reach” when it is 128 to 254, and when it is 255. Judge as “special reach”. This “special reach” is a type of variable timer dedicated to jackpot that is not selected when the result of the pre-failure determination is lost. Therefore, if the special reach is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol variation stop display. Note that the determination result here is also a result of prior determination, and in the third embodiment, instead of the variable timer type determination table shown in FIG. 11C, the variable timer type advance shown in FIG. A variable timer type determination result is obtained in the special figure 2 related process (step S213 shown in FIG. 6B) using a table having the same contents as the contents of the determination table.

  In step S531 following step S530, it is determined whether or not the variable timer type pre-determination result in FIG. 1 obtained in step S530 is a “special reach” dedicated to jackpot. In the area of FIG. 1 pre-determination result storage area corresponding to the suspension of the start information of FIG. 1 that has been increased this time, the variable timer type pre-determination result (“no reach”, “normal reach”, “ Information indicating "super-reach" is stored (step S532), and the process returns to the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 6B. On the contrary, if it is “special reach”, the stop based on the start information of the special figure 1 increased this time in the area corresponding to the hold of the start information of the special figure 1 increased this time in the special figure 1 pre-determination result storage area “Undetermined” information indicating that symbol pre-determination has not been performed is stored (step S533), and the process returns to the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 6B. In this step S533, the “undecided” information is stored in an area for storing the variable timer type information of the special figure 1 in the special figure 1 predetermination result storage area.

  FIG. 21B is a diagram illustrating an example in which the advance determination information is stored in the special figure 1 advance determination result storage area in the third embodiment.

  The special figure 1 pre-determination result storage area 3081 shown in FIG. 21B is the special figure 1 pre-determination result storage area 3081 in the electric support state, that is, during the “undecided information” setting period, and stores stop symbol information. “Undetermined information” is stored in the area to be processed. Further, as described above, in the third embodiment, in the special figure 1 pre-determination result storage area 3081 in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300, information representing “no reach” and “normal reach” are represented as variable timer type information. Information or information representing “super reach” is stored. These pieces of information are information whose determination result cannot be estimated only with these pieces of information. On the other hand, if the result is a variable timer type pre-determination result that allows the estimation of the success / failure determination result (here, “super reach”), the undetermined information is reset. In the special map 1 prior determination result storage area 3081 shown in FIG. 21B, information indicating “super reach” is stored in the area corresponding to the hold 1, and “normal reach” is set in the area corresponding to the hold 2. Information to represent is stored. On the other hand, although “undecided information” is stored in the area corresponding to the hold 3, it is actually “special reach”. In the present embodiment, when the variable timer type information that can be determined to be true or false is set, the undetermined information is reset.

  FIG. 22A is a diagram showing a timer number determination table in the third embodiment. The timer number determination table shown in FIG. 22A is also stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  Also in the special chart related process (step S213) of the main control unit timer interrupt process in the third embodiment, when the variable timer type determination result is obtained, the timer number determination random number counter provided in the RAM 308 determines from 0 to 255. A random number for determining a timer number that can take a value in the range of is acquired. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 determines the timer number defined in the timer number determination table shown in FIG. 22A based on the acquired timer number determination random number. In the third embodiment, timers 9 and 10 are added to the timers 1 to 8 in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 22B is a diagram showing the relationship between the timers 9 and 10 and the special figure variation time in the third embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 22B, the timer 9 indicates that the special figure fluctuation time becomes a fluctuation time of 180 seconds. When the timer 9 is determined, the decoration pattern fluctuation pattern in the decoration symbol display device 208 is fully rotated. Reach A is selected and the timer 10 indicates that the special figure fluctuation time becomes a fluctuation time of 450 seconds. When the timer 10 is determined, the fluctuation pattern of the decoration symbol on the decoration symbol display device 208 is selected by the full rotation reach B. Is done.

  FIG. 22C is a diagram showing a prefetch effect notification mode determination table in the third embodiment. The prefetch effect notification mode determination table shown in FIG. 22C is also stored in the ROM 406 of the first sub control unit 400.

  Also in the prefetch effect lottery process (see FIG. 13E) in the first sub-control unit 400 of the third embodiment, the prefetch that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 from the prefetch effect determination random number counter provided in the RAM 408. Get a random number for effect determination.

  The CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 determines the prefetch effect notification mode defined in the prefetch effect notification mode determination table shown in FIG. 22C based on the acquired prefetch effect determination random number. In the third embodiment, even if the stop symbol information is undetermined information, the variable timer type information is information indicating “no reach” in addition to “undetermined information”, information indicating “normal reach”, or The information may represent “super reach”. When the variation timer type information is information representing “super reach”, there is a possibility that a prefetching related effect due to a highly reliable “red pattern” notification mode appears. By doing so, there may be a case where it is possible to maintain a balance in reliability between the effect of super reach, which is a kind of notice effect after the determination of success / failure, and the prefetch-related effect, which is a kind of notice effect before the determination of success / failure.

  In the third embodiment, when the variable timer type pre-determination result is information indicating “special reach”, it is replaced with “undecided information”, so the first sub-control unit 400 sets information indicating “special reach”. Although not received, information indicating “special reach” is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 without being replaced with “undecided information”, and “undecided information” is set on the first sub-control unit 400 side. When information indicating “special reach” is received during the period, the notice effect may be determined without being based on the information. For example, the notification mode may be selected from information indicating “no reach”. In other words, if the game table can predict the result of the determination of success / failure from the variation display mode of the symbol, the pre-reading-related effect (preliminary effect only) when the predictable symbol variation display mode is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. ), And in other cases, a pre-reading effect (preliminary notice) may be performed based on the variation display mode of the symbol. In this way, it is possible to execute the prefetching effect while preventing the big hit stock, and there is no case where the prefetched holding is not reached.

  By the way, in the pachinko machine 100 described so far, a case where a win is won in the first special figure start opening 230 corresponding to an example of the first start area and a specific hit / decision result is won, and the second start is performed. The advantage to the player did not change between winning the 2nd special figure starting port 232 corresponding to an example of the area and winning the big hit that is the result of the specific success / failure determination. A difference in the degree of advantage may be provided. For example, the advantage in the player may be higher in the latter case than in the former case. That is, the advantage of the special figure that fluctuates with priority (here, special figure 2) may be higher. Specifically, a big hit with a large number of rounds (for example, a 15R jackpot symbol 1 that shifts to a special figure high probability ordinary figure high probability state) and a small jackpot (for example, a special figure high probability ordinary figure high probability state moves to the same). Out of 2R big hit symbol 3), special figure 2 is easier to win big hit (15R big hit symbol 1) and special figure 1 has fewer rounds (2R big hit symbol) In order to make it easier to win in 3), a difference in advantage may be provided between special figure 1 and special figure 2. In such a pachinko machine in which the priority of the priority variation side is higher than that of the non-priority side, it is preferable that the variation time of the symbol is particularly short in the case of the special diagram 1 having a low advantage. During the electric support state that makes it easy to win a special figure 2 with a high degree of advantage, there is a high possibility that the function for shortening the fluctuation time of the symbol will be activated with an increase in holding time, and the time required for digesting the unit game The probability of being shortened increases, and based on this, the time to jackpot is shortened. In this power support state, if you give advance notice that a long fluctuation time is likely to occur for Special Figure 1, you will be informed that there is a high possibility that a big hit that is disadvantageous to the player will be given. There is a risk that the interest of will decline. In the special figure 2 priority change machine, in order to increase the priority of special figure 2, the digestion time (fluctuation time) of special figure 1 on the non-priority side is compared with the digestion time (fluctuation time) of special figure 2 on the priority side. In many cases, the length is generally long. This is not only for raising the priority of special figure 2, but also for special figure 1, which has a low advantage, has a chance to win special figure 2 while the fluctuation stop time display of special figure 1 is made longer. It can also be seen as a configuration for raising. Therefore, if the advance notice of Special Figure 1 is made during the electric support state, it tends to be a prior notice to notify that a long change time is likely to occur, and the change time is expected to be shortened in the electric support state. There is concern about a decline in the interest of players.

  However, according to the pachinko machine 100 described so far, a pre-reading effect (preliminary notice notification) for notifying that the special figure 1 is likely to have a long variation time, and a pre-reading effect for notifying that a short variation time is likely to occur. Since the pre-reading related effect (preliminary effect) in the same notification mode as that of the notification mode is not provided, it may be possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating as described above.

  As described above, the example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine (bullet ball game machine) has been described in detail. However, the game table of the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, a medal or a game ball (pachinko ball) is used. The present invention can also be applied to a spinning machine (slot machine) to be used. That is, the pachinko machine 100 described in the present embodiment is a pachinko (1 type + 1 type), but may be another pachinko (for example, 1 type, 2 types, 3 types, 1 type + 2 types, etc.), slot, etc. (Parrot, jade ball) may be used.

  FIG. 23 shows an example of a slot machine to which the present invention can be applied.

  The game machine according to the present invention corresponds to each reel shown in FIG. 23, “a plurality of reels 1002 provided with a plurality of types of symbols and driven to rotate, a start lever 1004 for instructing the rotation of the reels”. A stop button 1006 for individually stopping the rotation of the reels, lottery means (lottery prize internal lottery) for determining whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of winning combinations is successful, and a lottery result of the lottery means The combination of symbols displayed by the reel stop control means (reel stop control processing) that performs stop control for stopping the rotation of the reels and the reels stopped based on the lottery result of the lottery means corresponds to the winning combination. And a determination means (winning determination process) for determining whether or not the symbol combination is predetermined, and when the symbol stop mode is a predetermined winning mode, it corresponds to the predetermined winning mode In addition to payout control means (medal payout process 1008) for performing game medium payout processing for paying out game media to be played, effect means 1010 for executing effects based on the lottery result of the lottery means is provided. A launching device 1014 that launches a ball into the game area 1012, a winning opening 1016 configured to be able to enter a ball launched from the launching device, a detection means 1018 that detects a ball that has entered the winning opening 1016, A payout means 1020 for paying out a ball when the detection means 1018 detects a ball, a variable display device 1022 for variably displaying a predetermined symbol (identification information), and a shutter 1024 movable to a position where the variable display device 1022 is shielded And a movable body 1026 that operates in a predetermined operation mode, and the variable display device 1022 changes the design when the game ball enters the winning opening and wins. It is also suitable for a slot machine 1000 ”which is a presentation device 1010 that produces a game by stopping and displaying the game.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram showing another example to which the present invention can be applied.

  The game machine of the present invention is shown in FIG. 24 (a), “Insert bills into bill insertion slot 2002, execute lottery based on bet 2004 and start 2006 operation, and display lottery result on lottery result display device 2008. Then, at the time of winning, the number of bonus coins is added to the remaining credit number, and when cashout 2009 is selected, the casino machine 2000 issues a receipt from the receipt issuing machine 2010 with a code corresponding to the remaining credit number. It may be.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5B, the cellular phone 3000 having a storage unit for storing the electronic data for realizing the present invention, and the electronic data for realizing the present invention as shown in FIG. The present invention may be applied to a portable game machine 4000 having a storage unit for storing the video data and a home video game machine 5000 having a storage unit for storing electronic data for realizing the present invention.
More specifically, the mobile phone 3000 in FIG. 5B includes an operation unit operated by a player, a data acquisition unit that acquires data related to the game through a mobile phone line, and acquired data about the game (this book And a control unit that controls the game based on the data stored in the storage unit and the operation of the operation unit.

  The portable game machine 4000 in FIG. 6C includes an operation unit operated by a player, a data acquisition unit that acquires data related to the game from a predetermined storage medium (DVD or the like), and acquired data related to the game (the present invention). And a control unit for controlling the game based on the data stored in the storage unit and the operation of the operation unit. The home video game machine 5000 in FIG. 5C includes an operation unit operated by a player, a data acquisition unit that acquires data related to the game from a predetermined storage medium (DVD or the like), and acquired data about the game ( And a control unit that controls the game based on the data stored in the storage unit and the operation of the operation unit.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4D, the present invention may be applied to a data server 6000 that stores electronic data for realizing the present invention. In some cases, the electronic data for realizing the present invention is downloaded from the data server 6000 to the home video game machine 5000 shown in FIG.

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

  In the above description, “when the result of the determination is a specific determination result (for example, big hit), the first control state (for example, non-big hit game) in which the advantage for the player is the first advantage. Game table (for example, pachinko machine 100) that shifts the control state from a state) to a second control state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is a second advantage that is higher than the first advantage. A predetermined first start region (for example, the first special figure start port 230), a second start region different from the first start region (for example, the second special view start port 232), and the Based on the fact that a game ball has entered the first start area, start information (for example, special figure 1 big hit determination random value, special figure 1 determination random value, and variable timer type random value) is set to a predetermined upper limit number ( (For example, 4) Start information (for example, special figure 2 big hit determination random value, special figure 2 determination randomness) based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second start area A second start-up information storage unit (for example, a hold storage unit in FIG. 2) capable of storing a numerical value and a variable timer type random number value) up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4), and the first start-up information When start information is stored in both the storage unit and the second start information storage unit, start information is acquired from the second start information storage unit, and the first start information storage unit And when the start information is stored in one of the second start information storage units, start information acquisition means (for example, main information) for acquiring start information from the start information storage means in which the start information is stored CPU 304) of the control unit 300 and the starting information acquisition means On / off determination means (for example, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300) that performs the determination on the basis of the obtained start information, and a plurality of types of variable display modes (for example, “no reach”, “normal reach”, “super reach”). After the symbol variation display is performed in the variation display mode determined from the above, the symbol mode (for example, the decoration shown in FIG. 5 (b)) corresponding to the result of the determination of the success / failure (for example, big hit, small hit, lose) The symbol display means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208) for stopping and displaying the symbol) and the start information stored in the first start information storage unit are pre-read before the determination of success / failure based on the start information is performed. Starting information prefetching means (for example, CPU 304 that executes step S228), and whether or not the result of the determination is the specific determination result. Based on the start information pre-read by the pre-reading means, the prior / impossible determination means (for example, the CPU 304 that executes step S228) for determining in advance before the determination based on the start information is performed, and the result of the determination is Prior notice notification (for example, pre-reading effect) that notifies in advance that the result will be a success / failure determination result is provided in the first notification mode (for example, “Chumbage pattern”, “Red pattern”, “Yellow pattern”) “Blue pattern” and “semi-transparent pattern”), a prior notice means (for example, a first sub-control part 400, a second sub-control part 500, and a decorative symbol display) that is performed based on the result of the prior judgment by the prior / impossible judgment part Based on the fact that the starting information is stored in the first starting information storage unit without being based on the result of the prior determination by the prior / impossible determination unit. The first start information storage stores a prior effect (for example, a pre-read related effect) that produces a game in a second notification mode (for example, “yellow pattern”, “blue pattern”, “semi-transparent pattern”) related to the mode. Pre-production means (for example, a combination of the first sub-control unit 400, the second sub-control unit 500, and the decorative symbol display device 208) that is performed before the determination of success or failure based on the startup information stored in the unit is performed. The first start information storage unit includes, as the start information, information for determining whether or not to use (for example, a special figure 1 big hit determining random value) and the type of variation display mode of the symbol A game machine characterized by storing information including variable display mode determination information (for example, a variable timer type random number value) used for determining the above. Is explained.

  By determining the notification mode of the advance notice notification based on the determination information and the information for determining the change display mode, it is possible to execute an accurate presentation corresponding to the change display of the symbol, and the advance notice notification is provided by the advance notice notification. In some cases, it is possible to prevent the expectation of the production before the hold that is the subject of the cancellation from being canceled. In other words, it is possible to accurately hit only the case where the determination result is “losing” but the period length of the variable display of the symbol is long, etc. In some cases, it is possible to prevent the expectation for the previous performance from being lowered.

  In addition, by performing a pre-production related to the notice, the production effect may be improved and the interest of the game may be improved.

  The 2nd alerting | reporting aspect relevant to the said 1st alerting | reporting aspect here may be a thing of the same aspect as this 1st alerting | reporting aspect. In addition, the advance notice according to the first notice form is notice based on the result of the prior determination, whereas the prior effect is notice not based on the result of the prior determination. That is, the prior notice notification according to the first notification mode, which is performed before the determination on the basis of the start information stored in the first start information storage unit, indicates that the result of the determination on the determination is the specific determination result. In contrast to the notification with a relatively high reliability as a determination result, the prior effect is a notification with a relatively low reliability that the result of the determination as to whether or not the determination is successful is the specific determination result. Good. Further, the prior notice notification according to the first notification mode may include false notification.

  In addition, based on the result of the preliminary determination here, the preliminary determination is not performed, or the preliminary determination is performed, but the preliminary determination result is ignored or the preliminary determination is performed. Based on different information.

  Further, in the description so far, the “preliminary presentation means (for example, the combination of the first sub-control unit 400, the second sub-control unit 500, and the decorative symbol display device 208) is based on the pre-read start information. The first start information storage unit (for example, the reserved storage in FIG. 1) after the previous start information (for example, the start information for the hold 1) in which the result of the prior determination becomes the specific success / failure determination result (for example, the big hit) Part), after the start information (for example, the start information of the hold 2) is stored, it is not based on the result of the prior determination by the previous / failure determination unit (for example, the CPU 304 executing step S228). A game machine characterized in that the preliminary presentation is performed based on the fact that the startup information is stored in the first startup information storage unit before the success / failure determination based on the subsequent startup information is performed. Is also explained.

  According to this gaming machine, there is a case where the fairness of the game can be ensured by reducing the possibility that a plurality of rights advantageous to the player are reserved during a period advantageous to the player.

  Here, when the post-start information is stored in the first start-up information storage unit after the pre-start information in which the pre-determination result based on the pre-read start information becomes the specific success / failure determination result, About starting information, it is provided with the undecided information storage part which memorizes the undecided information showing not performing the prior judgment without performing the prior judgment, and the prior production means is in the undecided information storage part Based on the fact that the undetermined information is stored, the preliminary effect is performed before the determination of whether or not based on the post-start information stored in the first start information storage unit is performed. Also good.

  In addition, the pre-production means stores the pre-production based on the fact that the undetermined information is stored in the undetermined information storage unit, and the post-production is stored in the first start information storage unit. It may be performed with a predetermined probability before the determination of success / failure based on the start information is performed. The predetermined probability here is a probability of performing a pre-production, and the probability of performing a pre-production and a probability of not performing it may be different, or even if the probability of performing a pre-production is lower than the probability of not performing a pre-production Good.

  In addition, in the description so far, “the second start area (for example, the second special figure start port 232) is a start area in which the ease of entry of a game ball is variable, and the result of the determination of success / failure is as follows. In the case of the specific determination result (for example, big hit with electric support), the game ball is more than the first approach rate control state from the predetermined first approach rate control state (for example, non-electric support state). An approach rate changing means for changing the ease of entry of a game ball in the second start area to a second approach rate control state (for example, electric support state) that is easy to enter the second start area A game stand characterized by having it. Is also explained.

  According to this game stand, the fairness of the game is ensured by reducing the possibility of holding a plurality of rights that are advantageous to the player, particularly during the period when the game ball easily enters the second starting area. There are cases where it is possible.

  Further, in the description so far, “variable winning means (for example, variable winning means that can change the open / close state from one of a predetermined closed state and a predetermined open state in which a game ball can be won more easily than the closed state to the other) The second control state includes a control state (for example, a big hit gaming state) including an operation of changing the open / close state of the variable winning means from the closed state to the open state, and the second control state. Including an entrance rate control state (for example, electric support state), the prior effect means (for example, a combination of the first sub control unit 400, the second sub control unit 500, and the decorative symbol display device 208) A gaming machine characterized in that the pre-production (prefetching-related production) is performed during the second control state. Is also explained.

According to this gaming machine, the possibility of having a plurality of rights that are advantageous to the player is reduced especially during the period when the game ball is likely to enter the second starting area and during the period when there is a high possibility of shifting to the period. In some cases, it is possible to guarantee the fairness of the game. In the explanation so far, “variable display modes (for example,“ no reach ”,“ normal reach ”,“ super reach ”) The variation display mode of the symbol in the symbol display means is based on the information for determining whether or not it is correct (for example, special figure 1 big hit determination random value) and the variation display mode determination information (for example, variable timer type random value). Variable display mode determining means (for example, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300) to be determined, and the advance notice means (for example, the first sub control unit 400, the second sub control unit 500, the And the decorative symbol display device 208), the success / failure determination information pre-read by the start information pre-reading means (for example, the special figure 1 big hit determination random value) and the start information pre-read means pre-read In the first notification mode (for example, “chomonge pattern”, “red pattern”, “yellow pattern”, “blue pattern”, “translucent pattern”) based on variable display mode determination information (for example, variable timer type random value) A game stand that performs the advance notice. Is also explained.

  That is, the variation display mode determination means determines the variation display mode of the symbol in the symbol display means based on the determination result and the variation display mode determination information, the advance notice unit, The first notification mode (for example, “chomonge pattern” “red pattern” “yellow pattern” “blue pattern” “half” based on the variation display mode determination information and the determination result of the determination made in advance by the determination unit. First notification mode determining means for determining “transparent pattern”).

  According to this game stand, there are cases in which the effect of the presentation is improved and the interest of the game can be improved by performing prior notice notification corresponding to the change display of the symbols.

  The result of the success / failure determination can be estimated from the variation display mode, and the result of the determination of the success / failure estimated from the variation display mode and the actual result of the determination of the success / failure are stochastically set to a predetermined probability (100%). Or may be less than 100%).

  Further, the apparatus includes a variable period determining unit that determines a symbol variable display period based on the result of the determination, wherein the symbol display unit varies the symbol over the symbol variable display period determined by the variable period determining unit. After the display, the symbol may be stopped and displayed in a stop symbol mode corresponding to the result of the determination of success / failure, and a series of symbol variation stop display from the symbol variation display start to the symbol stop display may be performed. .

  Further, the start of the start information pre-reading means by the start information pre-reading means (information for determining the change display form) is determined as to which of the plurality of types of change display forms is to be determined. You may provide the fluctuation | variation display mode prior determination means to determine in advance, before the determination based on information is performed.

  Still further, a design mode determining means for determining a design mode corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination based on the startup information, and a startup in which the startup information prefetching unit pre-reads the design mode determined by the design mode determination unit. There may be provided a pattern mode pre-determination unit that performs a pre-determination based on the information (symbol mode determination information) before the determination of the validity based on the start information is performed.

  Further, the advance notice unit may be a first mode in which the advance notice is performed in a first notification mode based on the variation display mode determined in advance by the variation display mode prior determination unit, It may be a second mode in which the prior notice notification is performed in a first notification mode based on the symbol mode pre-determined by the symbol mode pre-determining unit, or the pre-determined whether or not the pre-presence determination unit determines It may be a third mode in which the prior notice notification is performed in the first notification mode based on the determination result, and two modes or three modes among the first mode to the third mode may be used. A combined mode may be used.

  In addition, the preliminary effect means may perform the preliminary effect in a second notification mode based on the variable display mode determined in advance by the variable display mode preliminary determination unit.

  In the following, we will add that we have explained so far.

(Appendix 1)
Start information deriving means for deriving start information when a game ball enters the start area;
First starting information storage means capable of storing the starting information up to a predetermined upper limit number based on the fact that a game ball has entered the first starting area of the starting area;
Second starting information storage means capable of storing the starting information up to a predetermined upper limit number based on the fact that a game ball has entered the second starting area of the starting area;
When the start information is stored in both the first start information storage means and the second start information storage means, the start information is acquired from the second start information storage means, When the start information is stored in one of the first start information storage means and the second start information storage means, the start information is acquired from the start information storage means in which the start information is stored Starting information acquisition means configured to:
Correct / incorrect determination means for determining correct / incorrect based on the starting information;
When the determination result is a specific determination result, the second advantage 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 second control state,
A symbol display means for performing a symbol variation stop display for displaying the symbol aspect corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means after displaying the symbols in a predetermined manner;
Prior to the hit / no-judgment means performing the hit / no-go determination, start information pre-reading means for pre-reading the start information stored in the first start information storage means;
The predetermined start information pre-read by the start information pre-reading means before the determination of correctness based on the predetermined start information stored in the first start information storing means is performed by the correct / fail determination means. Pre-determining means for pre-determining whether the appropriateness determination means derives the specific success / failure determination result based on,
Based on the prior determination result, a prior notice for prior notice that the success / failure determination means derives the specific success / failure determination result is made before the determination result is determined. Prior notice means to be performed in the notification mode,
The second start 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 second start region than the first approach rate control state. An approach rate changing means for changing the ease of entering the game ball into the area;
A game machine equipped with
Before the determination on the basis of the predetermined start information stored in the first start information storage means is made based on the advance determination by the advance determination means before the determination on the success / failure determination means, and Based on the fact that the predetermined start information is stored in the first start information storage means, the second notification related to the first notification mode before the determination of whether or not the determination is correct. A pre-directing means for performing a pre-stage to produce a game in an aspect,
The starting information is
Information for determining whether or not to be used in the determination unit,
Information for determining the variation display mode used to determine the type of variation display mode of the symbol;
A game table characterized by including:

(Appendix 2)
In the game stand described in Appendix 1,
Based on the specific start information pre-read by the start information pre-reading means before the success / failure determination based on the specific start information stored in the first start information storing means is performed by the correct / fail determination means. In the case where the advance determination unit derives the specific determination result, the prior determination unit determines in advance,
Based on the fact that the predetermined start information derived by the start information deriving means after the specific start information is stored in the first start information storage means, A game stand characterized by pre-production.

(Appendix 3)
In the game stand according to appendix 1 or 2,
When the determination result is a special determination among the specific determinations,
The control state transition means is configured to shift the control state to the second approach rate control state,
Based on the specific start information pre-read by the start information pre-reading means before the success / failure determination based on the specific start information stored in the first start information storing means is performed by the correct / fail determination means. In the case where the prior determination unit derives the special determination result, the prior determination unit determines in advance,
Based on the fact that the predetermined start information derived by the start information deriving means after the specific start information is stored in the first start information storage means, A game stand characterized by pre-production.

(Appendix 4)
In the game stand according to any one of appendices 1 to 3,
A variable winning means capable of changing the open / closed state from one of a predetermined closed state and a predetermined open state in which a game ball is easier to win than the closed state;
The second control state includes a control state including an operation of changing an open / close state of the variable winning means from the closed state to an open state, and the second entry rate control state,
The game machine characterized in that the preliminary presentation is performed by the preliminary presentation means during the second control state.

(Appendix 5)
In the game stand according to any one of appendices 1 to 4,
The success / failure determination unit includes a variation display mode determination unit that determines a symbol variation display mode based on the determination result and the variation display mode determination information,
The game table according to claim 1, wherein the prior notice means determines the prior notice notification mode based on the result of the determination of success or failure and the symbol variation display mode.

  In addition, even if it is the structural requirement contained only in each description of each embodiment and additional remarks demonstrated above, you may apply the structural requirement to other embodiment and additional remarks.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 208 Ornamental symbol display apparatus 210 Universal figure display apparatus 212 1st special figure display apparatus 214 2nd special figure display apparatus 228 Universal figure start port 230 1st special figure start port 232 2nd special figure start port 2321 Blade member 234 Variable prize opening 300 Main control unit 304 CPU
306 ROM
308 RAM
400 First sub-control unit 404 CPU
406 ROM
408 RAM
500 Second sub-control unit 600 Dispensing control unit

Claims (5)

When the result of the determination is a specific determination result, the second advantage is higher than the first advantage from the first control state in which the advantage to the player is the first advantage. In the game machine that shifts the control state to the second control state which is the advantage,
A predetermined first starting area;
A second starting area different from the first starting area;
A first start information storage unit capable of storing start information up to a predetermined upper limit number based on a game ball entering the first start area;
A second start information storage unit capable of storing start information up to a predetermined upper limit number based on the fact that a game ball has entered the second start area;
When the start information is stored in both the first start information storage unit and the second start information storage unit, the start information is acquired from the second start information storage unit, Start information for acquiring start information from start information storing means in which start information is stored when start information is stored in one of the one start information storage unit and the second start information storage unit Acquisition means;
A determination unit for determining whether to perform the determination based on the starting information acquired by the starting information acquisition unit;
A symbol display means for displaying a symbol variation in a variation display manner determined from a plurality of types of variation display features, and then stopping and displaying a symbol aspect corresponding to the result of the determination of success or failure;
Start information pre-reading means for pre-reading the start information stored in the first start information storage unit before the determination of whether or not the start determination is made based on the start information;
Prior to determining whether or not the result of the determination as to whether or not the result is the specific determination result is determined based on the start information pre-read by the start information pre-reading means before the determination as to whether or not based on the start information is performed. A determination means;
Prior notice notification for advance notice that the result of the success / failure determination will be the specific success / failure determination result, in the first notification mode before the determination of the success / failure, in the result of the prior determination by the prioritization determination means. Based on prior notice means,
The second notification mode related to the first notification mode is based on the fact that the startup information is stored in the first startup information storage unit without being based on the result of the preliminary determination by the prior determination unit. And a pre-production means for performing a pre-production to produce a game before the determination of success / failure based on the start information stored in the first start information storage unit is performed,
The first start-up information storage unit includes, as the start-up information, information for determining whether or not to be used for determining whether or not the image is correct, and information for determining a variable display mode used for determining the type of the variable display mode of the symbol. A game stand characterized by storing information. In the game stand of Claim 1,
The pre-production means is
In the case where the post-start information is stored in the first start-up information storage unit after the pre-start information in which the pre-determination result based on the pre-read start information becomes the specific success / failure determination result, the success / failure determination means Based on the fact that the post-start information is stored in the first start-up information storage unit without being based on the result of the pre- A game table characterized by that. In the game stand of Claim 2,
The second start area is a start area where the ease of entry of the game ball is variable,
When the result of the success / failure determination is the specific success / failure determination result, the game ball enters the second start-up region from the predetermined first entry rate control state than in the first entry rate control state. A game table comprising an entry rate changing means for changing the ease of entry of a game ball in the second starting area to an easy second entry rate control state. In the game stand of Claim 3,
A variable winning means capable of changing the open / closed state from one of a predetermined closed state and a predetermined open state in which a game ball is easier to win than the closed state;
The second control state includes a control state including an operation of changing an open / close state of the variable winning means from the closed state to an open state, and the second entry rate control state,
The gaming machine characterized in that the prior performance means performs the prior performance during the second control state. In the game stand of any one of Claims 1-4,
Fluctuation display mode determining means for determining a symbol variation display mode in the symbol display means based on the success / failure determination information and the variation display mode determination information from a plurality of types of variation display modes prepared,
The advance notice means is the first notification mode based on the determination information pre-read by the start information pre-read means and the variable display mode determination information pre-read by the start information pre-read means. A game stand characterized by performing prior notice.