JP2012034735A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can increase players' excitement and enjoyment by suitably determining a symbol variation time.SOLUTION: The game machine comprises a variation time determination means which determines the variation display time of a symbol on the basis of the result of right/wrong determination, and a symbol display means which performs symbol variation stop display for stop-displaying a symbol form corresponding to the result of the right/wrong determination after variably displaying the symbol over the variation display time of the determined symbol. Furthermore, the variation time determination means determines the variation display time of the symbol resulting from the intrusion of a game ball on the basis of the number of memories of start information at the time when the game ball intrudes into a start region with the satisfaction of a prescribed condition as a trigger.

Description

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

  Conventionally, there has been proposed a game machine that can hold execution of symbol variation effects up to a predetermined number. And in recent game machines, the player's interest is improved by devising the symbol variation effect. For example, the player's expectation is increased by changing the symbol variation time once. A game table has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-200302 A

  However, in the conventional game machine, the symbol variation time is determined according to the number of stored pending start-ups every time symbol variation is started. It is difficult to say that is being executed, and the player's willingness to play may be reduced.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and provides a game stand that can improve the interest of the player by suitably determining the symbol variation time. With the goal.

  The present invention provides start information deriving means for deriving start information when a game ball enters the start area, start information storing means capable of storing the derived start information up to a predetermined upper limit number, and the start information storing Advantages for the player when the start information acquisition means for acquiring start information from the means, the success / failure determination means for making a determination of success / failure based on the acquired start information, and when the result of the determination of success / failure is a specific determination result Control state transition means for transitioning the control state from a first control state having a first degree of advantage to a second control state having a second degree of advantage different from the first advantage. Based on the determination result, the variable time determining means for determining the variable display time of the symbol, and after the symbol is variably displayed over the determined variable display time of the symbol, it corresponds to the determination result Design A game display comprising: a symbol display means for stopping and displaying a symbol variation stop display, wherein the variation time determining means is a timing when the game ball enters the start area when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The gaming machine is characterized in that the display time of the symbol variation resulting from the entry of the game ball is determined based on the number of stored start information.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the player with respect to the variable display of symbols.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine from the back side. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board from the front. The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. (A) An example of the stop symbol form of the special figure is shown. (B) An example of a stop symbol form of a decorative symbol is shown. (C) An example of a usual stop display symbol is shown. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the big hit determination table. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the small hit determination table. (C) It is the figure which showed an example of the symbol lottery table. It is the figure which showed an example of the fluctuation | variation classification data table (Special figure A, Special figure B). It is the figure which showed an example of the fluctuation | variation classification data table (special figure C-special figure F). It is the figure which showed an example of the fluctuation | variation classification data table (special drawing I). It is the figure which showed an example of the fluctuation | variation classification data table (special drawing J). It is the figure which showed an example of the fluctuation | variation classification data table (special drawing I). It is the figure which showed an example of the fluctuation | variation classification data table (special drawing J). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure prefetch process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure prefetch process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special drawing 2 related lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special drawing 2 related lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure 1 related lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure 1 related lottery process. It is the figure which showed an example of the prefetch suspension change lottery table. It is the figure which showed an example of the prefetch notice lottery table. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU of a 1st sub control part performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of a 1st sub control part. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of a 1st sub control part. (D) It is a flowchart of the image control process of a 1st sub control part. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the sub side prefetch notice execution process at the time of start winning. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the sub side prefetch notice execution process at the time of a fluctuation | variation start. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU504 of the 2nd sub control part 500 performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of the 2nd sub control part 500. FIG. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of the 2nd sub control part 500. FIG. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the notice effect which concerns on this embodiment. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the conventional notice effect. (A) It is the figure which showed the other example of the notice effect which concerns on this embodiment. (B) It is the figure which showed the other example of the conventional notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special figure 2 related lottery process which concerns on the modification 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special figure 2 related lottery process which concerns on the modification 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special figure 1 related lottery process which concerns on the modification 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special figure 1 related lottery process which concerns on the modification 1. FIG. It is the figure which showed the other example of the fluctuation | variation classification data table. It is the figure which showed the other example of the fluctuation | variation classification data table. It is the figure which showed the other example of the fluctuation | variation classification data table. It is the figure which showed the other example of the fluctuation | variation classification data table. It is a flowchart which shows a part of flow of the special figure 2 related lottery process which concerns on the modification 2. FIG.

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

  <Overall configuration>

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

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

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

  The main body 104 is referred to as an inner frame, and is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 102 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside. Further, when the main body 104 is opened, an inner frame opening sensor (not shown) that detects the opening of the main body 104 is provided.

  The front frame door 106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is configured in a frame shape so that the inside Is a door member having an opening. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A game area 124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200. Further, a front frame door opening sensor (not shown) that detects opening of the front frame door 106 when the front frame door 106 is opened is provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front. The game board 200 is provided with a dislodger 202 and an inner rail 204, and a game area 124 in which a game ball can roll is defined.

  An effect device 206 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 124. The effect device 206 is provided with a decorative symbol display device 208 substantially in the center, and around the normal symbol display device 210, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, and the ordinary device. A symbol holding lamp 216, a first special symbol holding lamp 218, a second special symbol holding lamp 220, and a high-probability medium lamp 222 are provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”. The effect device 206 performs the effect by operating the effect movable body 224, and details thereof will be described later.

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

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

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

  In addition, there are predetermined ball entrances, for example, a general prize opening 226, a general start port 228, a first special view start port 230, a second special view start port 232, around the effect device 206. A variable winning opening 234 is provided.

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

  The normal start port 228 is constituted by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed a predetermined area of the game area 124. In this embodiment, the left side of the game board 200 is used. One is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 226, the ball that has passed through the usual starting port 228 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the general map starting port 228, the pachinko machine 100 starts a general map variable game by the general map display device 210.

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

  The second special figure starting port 232 is called an electric tulip (electric Chu). In the present embodiment, only one second special figure starting port 232 is disposed directly below the first special figure starting port 230. The second special figure starting port 232 includes a wing member 232a that can be opened and closed to the left and right. When the wing member 232a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball. When 210 hits and stops and displays the symbol, the blade member 232a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the 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.

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

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

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

  <Directing device 206>

  Next, the rendering device 206 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. On the front side of the effect device 206, a warp device 242 and a stage 244 are arranged in an area where the game ball can roll, and an effect movable body 224 is arranged in an area where the game ball cannot roll. . In addition, a decorative symbol display device 208 and a shielding device 246 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a door) are disposed on the back side of the effect device 206. That is, in the effect device 206, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the shielding means are located behind the warp device 242, the stage 244, and the effect movable body 224.

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

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

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

  <Main control unit>

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

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

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 includes a counter circuit 318 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received (this circuit includes two circuits). And a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor that detects a game ball passing through each start port, winning port, variable winning port, front frame door opening sensor, and inner frame opening sensor. And a sensor circuit 322 for receiving signals output from various sensors 320 including a lower plate full sensor and outputting a comparison result with an amplification result or a reference voltage to the counter circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302, and a predetermined symbol display device For example, a drive circuit 324 for performing display control of the first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214, a predetermined symbol display device, A drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the general-purpose display device 210, and various status display units 328 (for example, a general-purpose reservation lamp 216, a first special figure reservation lamp 218, a second special figure reservation lamp 220, a high-probability medium) A driving circuit 330 for performing display control of the lamp 222 and the like, and various solenoids 332 for opening and closing a predetermined movable member, for example, the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232, the door member 234a of the variable winning port 234, and the like. A drive circuit 334 for controlling the above is connected.

  When the ball detection sensor 320 detects that a ball has won the first special figure starting port 230, the sensor circuit 322 outputs a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the counter circuit 318. Upon receiving this signal, the counter circuit 318 latches the value of the counter corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230 at that timing, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230. Store in the register. Similarly, when the counter circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that the second special figure starting port 232 has won a ball, the counter circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232.

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

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

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

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

  <Sub control unit>

  Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 mainly based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404 and ROM 406 for storing control programs and various effects data, RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and for measuring time, frequency, etc. The counter timer 412 is mounted. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The ROM 406 may store the control program and various effect data in separate ROMs.

  The basic circuit 402 includes a sound source IC 416 for controlling the speaker 120 (and amplifier), a drive circuit 420 for controlling various lamps 418 (for example, the chance button lamp 138), and a shielding device 246. A drive circuit 432 for performing drive control, a shielding device sensor 430 that detects the current position of the shielding device 246, a chance button detection sensor 426 that detects pressing of the chance button 136, a shielding device sensor 430, and a chance button detection sensor The sensor circuit 428 that outputs the detection signal from the 426 to the basic circuit 402, and the image data stored in the ROM 406 based on the signal from the CPU 404 are read, and the display image is generated using the work area of the VRAM 436 to decorate A VDP 434 (image) that displays an image on the symbol display device 208 Are connected Oh and display processor), the.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  <Type of design>

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

  The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor detects that the ball has entered the first special figure start port 230, and the ball has entered the second special figure start port 232 The special figure 2 variable game is started on the condition that the second start port sensor has detected. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the first special symbol display device 212 performs “variable display of special figure 1” by repeating all lighting of seven segments and lighting of one central segment. In addition, when the special figure 2 variable game is started, the second special symbol display device 214 displays “fluctuation display of special figure 2” which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. Do. These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display according to the present invention. Then, when the variation time determined before the variation start of the special figure 1 (corresponding to the variation time referred to in the present invention) elapses, the first special symbol display device 212 stops and displays the special symbol form of the special figure 1. When the variation time determined before the start of variation 2 (this also corresponds to the variation time according to the present invention) has elapsed, the second special symbol display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special diagram 2. Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 is displayed. Until stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol variation stop display referred to in the present invention, hereinafter, after the “variable display of special figure 1 or 2” is started, the stop symbol form of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed. The series of displays up to is referred to as symbol variation stop display. As will be described later, the symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times. FIG. 10A shows 10 types of special drawings from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure J” as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation stop display, and the white portions in the figure are turned off. The location of the segment to be displayed is shown, and the black portion indicates the location of the segment to be lit.

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

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

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

  "Special figure G" is a first small hit symbol, and "Special figure H" is a second small hit symbol, both of which are in a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. The small hit here is equivalent to the same short hit big hit with 2R. That is, “Special Figure G” and “Special Figure H” are in the same state as “Special Figure F”, but the effects displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 are different in both cases. By providing “G”, “Special Figure H”, and “Special Figure F”, the interest of the game is enhanced.

  In addition, “Special Figure I” is a first off symbol, and “Special Figure J” is a second off symbol, and the profit amount given to the player is a relatively small profit amount.

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

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

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

  On the other hand, when notifying the first deviation of “Special Figure I” and the second deviation of “Special Figure J”, the symbol combination other than the symbol combination shown in FIG. 5B is stopped in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. indicate.

  FIG.5 (c) shows an example of the usual stop display symbol. In this embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes of the normal figure, “normal figure A” which is a winning symbol and “normal figure B” which is an outlier symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that a sphere has passed through the general-purpose start opening 228, the normal symbol display device 210 repeats all lighting of the seven segments and lighting of the central one segment. Perform a “normal change display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the deviation of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG. 6C, the white portions in the figure indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on.

  <Data table of main control unit>

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

  <Big hit judgment table>

  The jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 6A is stored in association with the lottery data and the type of special drawing lottery state (whether there is a special figure certain change) stored in the control state storage area provided in the RAM 308. It is an example of a data table.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines whether or not the special figure variable game is won (big hit) based on the information on the jackpot determination table and the type of special figure lottery state (whether or not special figure is probable). A determination is made as to whether it is other than a big hit, for example, a small hit or a loss, that is, a big hit determination. The special drawing lottery status information includes information indicating a low-probability state in which a special-figure game is determined to be a winning with a predetermined low probability (in this example, 162/65536), and a low probability. Includes a high probability state (in this example, 1638/65536) indicating information indicating a high probability state in which the special figure variation game is determined to be won (with special figure variation). This is referred to as a special figure without change) and a high probability state (or with a special figure change). Further, there is other information stored in the control state storage area, which will be described later.

  The lottery data of the big hit determination table determines the result of the special figure variation game that starts when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 230 or the second special figure start port 232. It is lottery data used for For example, when the special figure lottery state is in a low probability state and the acquired special figure winning random number value (random number will be described later) is 10001 to 10162, it is determined that the special figure variable game is won (big hit) Then, information indicating that the big hit flag is stored in the RAM 308 is set to the big hit flag storage area (hereinafter, setting the big hit information in the big hit flag storage area is referred to as “setting the big hit flag ON”). On the other hand, if the special figure lottery state is in a low probability state and the acquired special figure winning random number value is a numerical value other than 10001 to 10162, it is determined that the special figure variable game is lost and the above-mentioned jackpot flag is stored. Information indicating that there is a shift is set in the area (hereinafter, setting the shift information in the big hit flag storage area is referred to as “setting the big hit flag off”).

  In the present embodiment, the numerical range that can be taken by the special figure winning random number is 0 to 65535 (the numerical range is 65536), and the numerical range of the lottery data in the low probability state is 10001 to 10162 (the numerical range size). 162), the winning probability of the jackpot of the special figure variable game in the low probability state is 162/65536. On the other hand, since the numerical range of the lottery data in the high probability state is 10001-1638 (the size of the numerical range is 1638), the winning probability for the jackpot of the special figure variable game in the high probability state is 1638/65536. Yes, the winning probability for the big hit of the special figure variable game is set to be higher in the high probability state than in the low probability state.

  <Small hit judgment table>

  The small hit determination table shown in FIG. 6B is stored by associating the type of special drawing lottery status (whether there is special figure certain change) stored in the control state storage area provided in the RAM 308 and lottery data. It is an example of a data table.

The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines whether the special figure variation game is won (small hit) based on the information on the small hit determination table and the type of special figure lottery state (whether there is a special figure certain change), Decide whether or not to win (miss), that is, a small hit determination. The lottery data in the small hit determination table includes the result of the special figure variation game that starts when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 230 or the second special figure start port 232. It is lottery data used for determination. Although the lottery data is lottery data used for the small hit determination, in the present embodiment, since the same special figure winning random number value is used for the small hit determination and the big hit determination, the lottery data of FIG. In the item, “range of jackpot random numbers” is described.
For example, when the special figure lottery state is in a low probability state and the acquired special figure winning random number value is 20001 to 20300, it is determined that the special figure variable game is won (small hit) and the small hit provided in the RAM 308 is determined. Information indicating that it is a small hit in the flag storage area is set (hereinafter, setting the small hit information in the small hit flag storage area is referred to as “setting the small hit flag ON”). On the other hand, when the special figure lottery state is in a low probability state and the acquired special figure winning random number value is a numerical value other than 20001 to 20300, it is determined that the special figure variable game is lost and the above-mentioned small hit flag is set. Information indicating that there is a shift in the storage area is set (hereinafter, setting the shift information in the storage area of the small hit flag is referred to as “setting the small hit flag off”). In this embodiment, the numerical range that can be taken by the special figure winning random number is 0 to 65535 (the numerical range is 65536), and the numerical range of the lottery data in the low probability state is 20001 to 20300 (the numerical range size). 300), the winning probability per unit of the special figure variable game in the low probability state is 300/65536 (= about 1/218). On the other hand, since the numerical range of the lottery data in the high probability state is also 20001 to 20300 (the numerical range has a size of 300), the winning probability per small portion of the special variable game in the high probability state is 300/65536. (= About 1/218), and the winning probability per unit for the special figure variable game is set to be the same in the low probability state and the high probability state.

  <Design lottery table>

  The symbol lottery table shown in FIG. 6 (c) associates the above-described big hit flag and small hit flag (result of determination of success / failure) with the types of special symbol stop symbols by the special symbol display devices 212 and 214, and the numerical value of random number distribution. This is a data table stored as follows.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses the symbol lottery table, the special jackpot determination result (the value of the big hit flag), the small hit determination result (the value of the small hit flag), and the symbol random number value as the special symbol. A symbol lottery is performed to determine the type of stop symbol. When the big hit flag is on, the obtained big hit symbol random number value is used as the symbol random number value, and when the big hit flag is on, the small bonus symbol generated from the above special figure winning random number value is used. Use the random number value as the design random number value, and if the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off (when the big hit judgment result and the small hit judgment result are out of date), use the acquired off-set design random number value as the design random number value. To do.

  For example, when the big hit flag is on (when the determination result is a big hit), the special figure A is selected with a probability of 50/100 by the symbol lottery, and the special figure B is selected with a probability of 20/100, Special figure C is selected with a probability of 10/100, special figure D is selected with a probability of 10/100, special figure E is selected with a probability of 5/100, and special figure F is selected with a probability of 5/100. To do. In addition, when the small hit flag is on (when the determination result is a small hit), the special figure G is selected with a probability of 1/2 and the special figure H is selected with a probability of 1/2. To do. Further, when the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off (when the determination result is wrong), the special figure I is selected with a probability of 4/255, and the special figure J is selected with a probability of 251/255.

  <Variation type data table>

  The variation type data table shown in FIGS. 7 to 12 includes the types of special figure stop symbols described above, the number of reserved memories at the time of starting winning, the number of reserved memories at the start of variation, the variation pattern, the variation time, and the variation. It is the data table which stored the numerical value of random number distribution corresponding to a pattern and variation time, and the variation time group in association. Note that the random number distribution values in the second column from the left in the figure are described for reference only with the random number distribution values in the symbol lottery table described above, and are not actually stored in the data table.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is based on the variation type table, the type of the special figure stop symbol selected in the above symbol lottery, and the number of reserved memories at the time of starting winning (or the number of reserved memories at the start of variation). Then, a variation type lottery for determining a variation pattern and a variation time is performed. In this example, an example in which a plurality of types (two types in this example) of variation patterns and variation times are stored in association with each reserved storage number is shown, but one variation pattern is stored in each reserved storage number. In this case, the fluctuation pattern and the fluctuation time can be uniquely and quickly determined, the required storage capacity is reduced, and limited hardware resources are effectively used. Can do.

  For example, if the type of the special figure stop symbol is special figure A (or special figure B) and the number of reserved memories at the time of starting winning is 0, the variation type lottery using the variation type table of FIG. The variation pattern = pseudo three times reach A and the variation time = 47000 ms are selected, and the variation pattern = pseudo three times reach B and the variation time = 47000 ms are selected with the probability of 45521/65521. Also, when the special figure stop symbol type is special figure A (or special figure B) and the number of reserved memories at the time of starting winning is 3, 45521/65521 by the variation type lottery using the variation type table of FIG. The variation pattern = pseudo-less reach A and the variation time = 23000 ms are selected with the probability of, and the variation pattern = pseudo-non-reach B and the variation time = 20000 ms are selected with the probability of 20000/65521. Note that “pseudo” is a pseudo variation (so-called “pseudo sequence”) that makes it appear that a symbol combination corresponding to a discontinuity is displayed by using the decorative symbol display device 208 a plurality of times during one variation display. That is, “pseudo three times” means that three pseudo fluctuations are performed during one fluctuation display. In the variation type table of FIG. 7 used when the special figure stop symbol is special figure A or special figure B, when the number of stored memories at the time of starting winning is 0, the number of pseudo-reams is selected as 3 times, and the starting winning prize is selected. Every time the number of stored memory increases by 0 → 1 → 2 → 3, the number of pseudo-reams is decreased by 3 times → 2 times → 1 time → 0 times (none). The fluctuation time of the figure fluctuation display is configured to gradually decrease in inverse proportion to the number of stored memory at the time of starting winning.

  In addition, when the special figure stop symbol type is special figure C to F, by the fluctuation type lottery using the fluctuation type table of FIG. Then, change pattern = chance, change time = 12000 ms is selected with a probability of 65521/65521.

  In addition, when the special figure stop symbol type is special figure G or special figure H, the variation number lottery using the variation type table in FIG. Regardless, the variation pattern = chance, variation time = 12100 ms is selected with a probability of 65521/65521.

  In addition, during the electric support, when the special figure stop symbol type is out of the design symbol I (special symbol I) and the number of reserved memories at the time of starting winning is 0, by the variation type lottery using the variation type table of FIG. With the probability of 65000/65521, the variation pattern = pseudo three times reach A and the variation time = 42000 ms are selected, and with the probability of 519/65521, the variation pattern = pseudo three times reach B and the variation time = 62000 ms are selected. With a probability of 65521, change pattern = out (false production), change time = 8000 ms is selected. On the other hand, during non-electric support, if the type of special figure stop symbol is out of symbol I (special diagram I) and the number of reserved memories at the time of starting winning is 0, the variation type lottery using the variation type table of FIG. The change pattern = pseudo 3 times reach A and change time = 42000 ms are selected with a probability of 65000/65521, and the change pattern = pseudo 3 times reach B and change time = 62000 ms are selected with a probability of 521/65521. In the variation type table of FIG. 9 and FIG. 11 used when the special figure stop symbol is special figure I, when the number of stored memory at the time of starting winning is 0, the number of pseudo-reams is selected as 3 times, and at the time of starting winning Each time the number of reserved memory increases by 0 → 1 → 2 → 3, the number of pseudo-reams is decreased by 3 times → 2 times → 1 time → 0 times (none) once, and one special chart The variation time of the variation display is configured to gradually decrease in inverse proportion to the number of stored memory at the time of starting winning (except for the case where the variation pattern is out of sync).

  In addition, during the electric support, when the special symbol stop symbol is out of the design symbol J (special symbol J), the variation type lottery using the variation type table in FIG. When the number of pending storage at the start of fluctuation is 0 to 2, the combination of the fluctuation pattern and the fluctuation time shown in the upper half of the figure is selected, and when the number of pending storage at the start of fluctuation is 3, the lower half of the figure The combination of the fluctuation pattern and the fluctuation time shown in Fig. 2 is selected. On the other hand, in the case of non-electric support, when the special symbol stop symbol is out of the symbol J (special symbol J), it is irrelevant to the number of stored memory at the time of starting winning by the variation type lottery using the variation type table of FIG. When the number of reserved storage at the start of change is 0 to 2, the combination of the change pattern and change time shown in the upper half of the figure is selected, and when the number of reserved storage at the start of change is 3, Select the combination of fluctuation pattern and fluctuation time shown in half.

  <Main control unit main processing>

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

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

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

  In step S103, the value of the counter of WDT 314 is cleared and time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted.

  In step S105, whether or not the low voltage signal is on, that is, the voltage value of the power supply that the voltage monitoring circuit 338 supplies from the power supply control unit 660 to the main control unit 300 is a predetermined value (in this embodiment, 9v), it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply is cut off), the process returns to step S103, and when the low voltage signal is off (when the CPU 304 does not detect that the power supply is cut off), the step returns. The process proceeds to S107. Even when the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step S103, and step S105 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

  In step S107, initial setting 2 is performed. In this initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312 and a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, A process of outputting a clear signal from the output port to the first sub control unit 400, a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like are performed.

  In step S109, it is determined whether or not to return to the state before power interruption (before power interruption), and the state before power interruption is not restored (when the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is set to the initial state). ) Proceeds to an initialization process (step S113).

  Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when a store clerk or the like of an amusement store operates the RWM clear switch 180 provided on the power supply board is turned on (indicates that there has been an operation). That is, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear is necessary. If the RAM clear signal is on (when the RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is OFF (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the power status information stored in the power status storage area provided in the RAM 308 is read, and the power status information is information indicating suspend. It is determined whether or not. If the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to an initial state. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, a predetermined area of the RAM 308 is set. A checksum is calculated by adding all the 1-byte data stored in (for example, all areas) to a 1-byte register whose initial value is 0, and the calculated checksum results in a specific value (for example, 0) (whether or not the checksum result is normal). When the checksum result is a specific value (eg, 0) (when the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step S111 to return to the state before the power interruption, and the checksum result is a specific value. If the value is other than 0 (for example, 0) (if the result of the checksum is abnormal), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the pachinko machine 100 to the initial state. Similarly, when the power status information indicates information other than “suspend”, the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S111, power recovery processing is performed. In this power recovery process, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power failure is read out and reset to the stack pointer (this setting). In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read out and reset in each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the pachinko machine 100 returns to the state when the power is turned off. That is, the processing is resumed from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in step S115) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt process (described later) immediately before the power interruption. The RAM 308 mounted on the basic circuit 302 in the main control unit 300 is provided with a transmission information storage area. In step S111, a power recovery command is set in the transmission information storage area. This power recovery command is a command indicating that the power has been restored to the state at the time of power-off, and is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300 described later.

  In step S113, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, interrupt prohibition setting, stack initial value setting to the stack pointer (this setting), initialization of all storage areas of the RAM 308, and the like are performed. Further, here, a normal return command is set in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. This normal return command is a command indicating that the initialization process (step S113) of the main control unit 300 has been performed, and in the same way as the power recovery command, in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300, 1 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400.

  In step S115, after setting for prohibition of interruption, a basic random number initial value update process is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, two initial value generation random number counters for generating the initial values of the normal figure winning random number counter and the special figure random number value counter, the general figure timer random number value, and the special figure timer, respectively. Two random number counters for generating each random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a normal timer random number value is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal timer random value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. Note that the initial value generation random number counter is also updated in step S207 described later.

  The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step S115 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period.

  <Main control unit timer interrupt processing>

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

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

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

  In step S203, the WDT is periodically updated (so that the count value of the WDT 314 exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) and no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S205, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of various sensors 320 including the above-mentioned front frame door open sensor, inner frame open sensor, lower pan full sensor, and various ball detection sensors are input via the input port of the I / O 310. The input is monitored for the presence or absence of a detection signal, and stored in a signal state storage area provided for each of the various sensors 320 in the RAM 308. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area partitioned and stored in the RAM 308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt processing (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  Further, in step S205, the information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the above-mentioned detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer 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 step S207 and step S209, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S115 is updated, and then the normal winning random number value used in the main control unit 300, Two random number counters for generating the special figure 1 random value and the special figure 2 random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number value for a normal winning number is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal winning random number value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made one round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a regular winning random number that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the winning random number value has made one round next time, in addition to setting it in the random number counter for generating the winning random value Keep it. Further, apart from the above-described initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal signal has made one round next, it is determined that the random number counter for generating the special figure random number has made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 308. In the present embodiment, the counter for acquiring the random number value of FIG. 1 and the counter for acquiring the random value of FIG. 2 are separately provided, but the same counter may be used.

  In step S211, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated.

  In step S213, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, the normal symbol display symbol update timer for timing the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the normal symbol display device 210, and the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 212 are timed. Special symbol 1 display symbol update timer for performing, special symbol 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time Various timers including a timer for measuring a predetermined closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

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

  In step S217, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228, and the variable winning port 234. Here, the determination is made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S203. When a winning is made at the first special figure starting port 230 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is stored in the special counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318. (Special figure winning random value) and a value from the random counter for generating the special figure 1 random value as a special figure 1 random value and storing it in the corresponding random value storage area. When a winning is made to the second special figure starting port 232 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is sent from the winning counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318 to the special figure 2 winning random number value. (Special figure winning random value) and a value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 2 random value as a special figure 2 random value and storing it in the corresponding random value storage area. If there is a win at the general figure starting port 228 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is obtained as a normal figure winning random number value from the random number counter for generating the normal figure winning random number value. Store in the corresponding random value storage area. When there is a winning at the variable winning opening 234, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 234 is stored in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening.

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

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

  Also, in the normal state update process at the timing when the normal symbol change display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the general symbol display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), if the hit flag is on, the win symbol is displayed. The normal symbol display device 210 is controlled so that the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is turned on / off, and when the hit flag is off, the normal symbol display device 210 is configured to display the off symbol. 7 segment LED on / off drive control is performed. Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a setting area for performing various settings in various processes, not limited to the normal state update process. Here, the above-described lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed, and the setting area is set to indicate that the normal stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 determines the symbol of either the winning symbol (the common symbol A shown in FIG. 5C) or the off symbol (the universal symbol B shown in FIG. 5C). Display. Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in a storage area of a normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is notified of the result of the normal game.

  Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is a hit, the usual figure hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the usual figure hit flag is on, in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (when the usual figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), The normal operation is set in the setting area, and the blade member 232a is opened to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 for a predetermined opening period (for example, 2 seconds). And a signal indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the blade open time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  In the usual state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the value of the blade opening time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the blade member has a predetermined closing period (for example, 500 milliseconds). A signal for holding the blade member in the closed state is output to the opening / closing drive solenoid 332, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (when the value of the blade closing time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the non-operating state is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. To do. Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is out of play, the usual figure out flag is turned on as will be described later. When the usual figure off flag is on, even in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the above-mentioned predetermined stop display period ends (when the value of the usual figure stop time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, normal operation inactive is set. In the general state update process in the case where the general map is not operating, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S223.

  In step S223, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the second special map start port 232 is not performed (the state of the general map is not in operation), and the pending general map variable game is not held. When the number is 1 or more, it is decided whether to win or not to win the result of the variable figure game by random lottery based on the random number value stored in the random number value storage area. When the winning judgment is made and the winning is made, the winning flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON. If unsuccessful, turn off the winning flag. Regardless of the result of the hit determination, next, the value of the random number counter for generating the normal figure timer random value is acquired as the normal figure timer random number value, and a plurality of fluctuation times are obtained based on the acquired general figure timer random number value. One time is selected for variably displaying the normal map on the general map display device 210, and this variable display time is stored as a normal map variable display time in a general map variable time storage area provided in the RAM 308. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  Next, special figure prefetch processing is performed for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 (details will be described later).

Next, the special figure state update process for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed. First, the special figure state update process (the special figure 2 state update process) for the special figure 2 is performed (step S225). In the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed in accordance with the state of the special figure 2. For example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the above-mentioned special figure 2 display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is turned on. Performs lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns off. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 performs the variable display of the special figure 2 (special figure 2 variable game).
In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation start setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the process ends.

  Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 includes a 15R big hit flag, a 2R big hit flag, a first small hit flag, a second small hit flag, a first off flag, a second off flag, a special figure probability variation flag, and a normal figure. A flag for each probability variation flag is prepared. In the special figure 2 state update process starting at the timing when the special figure 2 fluctuation display time has elapsed (the timing when the special figure 2 display symbol update timer value has changed from 1 to 0), the 15R big hit flag is on, and the special figure probability fluctuation When the flag is also on and the normal figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure A, 15R jackpot flag shown in FIG. 5A is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, and the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on. When the special figure B, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and the general figure probability fluctuation flag is also on, the special figure C, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, When the probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure D, 2R jackpot flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and when the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure E, 2R jackpot flag is on, special chart Probability flag is off, normal When the rate fluctuation flag is also off, the special figure F, when the first small hit flag is on, the special figure G, when the second small hit flag is on, the special figure H, and the first off flag are on. In such a case, the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is controlled to be turned on / off so that the special figure I and the second off flag are turned on, respectively, so that the special figure I is in the respective mode. A setting indicating that the special figure 2 stop display is in progress is made in the setting area of the RAM 308. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 has a 15R special jackpot symbol (special symbol A), a 15R jackpot symbol (special symbol B), a sudden probability variation symbol (special symbol C), and a sudden time-short symbol symbol (special symbol). D), hidden probability variation (special E), suddenly normal (special F), first small hit (special G), second small hit (special H), first off symbol (special) Any one of the symbols I) and the second off-set symbol (special symbol J) is confirmed and displayed. After that, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 milliseconds). With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. In addition, if the time reduction number stored in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction number, and if the subtraction result becomes 1 to 0, the special figure probability is changing. If not (details will be described later), the time reduction flag is turned off. Further, the hourly flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special game state).

  Further, the special transmission information indicating that the rotation stop setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the design for stopping the variable display is shown in FIG. The special figure 2 identification information indicating the presence is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the processing is terminated.

  If the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the jackpot flag is on, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the RAM 308 In the setting area, the special figure 2 is in operation and waits for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period during which an image for notifying the player that the big win by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started is displayed. Therefore, information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the winning effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds) Alternatively, the door member 234a is opened to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234 until a winning of a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected at the variable prize opening 234. In addition to outputting a signal to be held at the same time, information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening release setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) A signal for holding the door member 234a in a closed state is output to a solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 234a 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. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In addition, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the door member opening / closing control is repeated a predetermined number of times (15 rounds or 2 rounds in this embodiment) and finished, a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds) In other words, the effect standby period is stored in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to set to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player that the big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is to be ended is displayed. Set the information indicating. Also, if the normal probability fluctuation flag is set to ON, at the same time as the end of the jackpot game, the time reduction number 100 is set in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308, and the time reduction flag provided in the RAM 308 is set. Turn on. If the usual time probability variation flag is set to OFF, the time reduction number is not set in the time reduction number storage unit, and the time reduction flag is not turned ON. The short time here means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. If the short time flag is set to ON at this time, it is a normal high probability state. There is a higher probability of hitting a general-purpose variable game in the high-probability state than in the low-probability state. In addition, the fluctuation time of the normal figure variable game and the fluctuation time of the special figure variable game are shorter in the normal figure high probability state than in the normal figure low probability state. Further, in the normal high probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 232a of the second special start port 232 tends to be longer than in the normal low probability state. In addition, the pair of blade members 232a are more likely to open in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. In addition, as described above, the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the jackpot game. This is because, if the game is in a high probability state during a jackpot game, a large number of games will be placed in the second special figure start port 232 until a predetermined number of game balls are entered during the jackpot game. There is a problem that a ball enters and the number of game balls that can be acquired during the jackpot increases, resulting in an increase in euphoria. This is to solve this problem.

  Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the end effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Also, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 is not activated in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set medium. Further, if the result of the special figure 2 variable game is out of place, the out-of-game flag is turned on as will be described later. When this miss flag is on, even in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, special figure 2 inactive is set. In the special figure 2 state update process when the special figure 2 is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S227.

  Subsequently, special figure state update processing (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is performed (step S227). In the special figure 1 state update process, each process described in the special figure 2 state update process is performed according to the state of the special figure 1. Each process performed in the special figure 1 state update process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 state update process is replaced with “special figure 1”. Omitted. The order of the special figure 2 state update process and the special figure 1 state update process may be reversed.

  When the special figure state update process in step S225 and step S227 is completed, a special figure related lottery process is performed for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 (details will be described later). Also here, first, a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 2 (a special drawing 2 related lottery process) is performed (step S229). ) Is performed (step S231). Also for these special drawing related lottery processes, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery processing before the special figure 1 related lottery processing, so that the special figure 2 variable game start condition and the special figure 1 fluctuation Even if the game start conditions are satisfied at the same time, since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. Further, the notification of the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure variable game by the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed by the first sub-control unit 400, and the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the second special figure starting port 232 is notified. However, it is performed in preference to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the first special figure starting port 230.

  In step S233, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The output schedule information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, for example, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are Command type (In this embodiment, command types such as basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, FRAM clear command are specified. Possible information), bits 0 to 10 are composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off in the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, information indicating the value of the 15R jackpot flag or 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the timer number selected in the special figure related lottery process, etc. is included in the command data. In the case of the symbol variation stop command, the value of the 15R jackpot flag, 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. are included. In the case of a jackpot round number designation command, the value of the special variation probability flag, the number of jackpot rounds, and the like are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the 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 rotation start setting transmission process described above, the 15R jackpot flag or 2R jackpot flag value, the special figure probability variation flag value, the special figure 1 related lottery process, and the special figure 2 relation stored in the RAM 308 as command data. Information indicating the timer number selected in the lottery process, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. is set. In the rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating the value of the 15R jackpot flag, the 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data. In the winning effect setting transmission process described above, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described end effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described large winning opening release setting transmission process, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the pending first special figure variation game or the second special figure variation game is stored. Set information such as number. In the above-mentioned big winning opening closing setting transmission process, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the pending first special figure variation game or the second special figure variation game is stored. Set information such as number. In step S233, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure pending increase process, special figure identification information (information showing special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308, command notice information (preliminary notice information, false) Set either advance notice information or no advance notice information).

  If the notice flag 1 is set to ON in the special figure prefetching process in step S224, the type of special figure stop symbol (in this embodiment, any one of special figures A to J) is suspended. Is set to send a prefetch execution command including information such as the number of held first special figure variable games, the number of prefetch notices 1 and the like, and the notice flag 2 is set to ON in the special figure prefetch process of step S224 In this case, information such as the type of special figure stop symbol (in this embodiment, any one of special figure A to special figure J), the number of reserved second special figure variable games held, the number of prefetching notices possible 2 Set to send a prefetch execution command including.

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

  In step S235, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 350 separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the information output circuit 336.

  In step S237, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read, and the presence or absence of a predetermined error, for example, the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or the presence or absence of a full tray error is monitored. When the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error is detected, the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 includes device information indicating the presence or absence of the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error. Set. Further, various solenoids 332 are driven to control the opening and closing of the second special figure starting port 232 and the variable prize opening 234, and the normal symbol display device 210 and the first special symbol display via the display circuits 324, 326 and 330. Display data to be output to the device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the various status display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S219) is output to the first sub-control unit 400 via the output port (I / O 310).

  In step S239, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S243, and when the low voltage signal is off (when power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S241.

  In step S241, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, and the like, and then the process returns to the main process of the main control unit. On the other hand, in step S243, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 as return data, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit.

  <Special figure look-ahead processing>

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

  In step S251, it is determined whether or not the electric support is being performed. If the electric support is being performed, the process proceeds to step S252. If the electric support is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S263. In step S252, it is determined whether or not there is a special figure 2 winning. If there is a special figure 2 winning (in the winning acceptance process in step S217 described above, winning in the second special figure starting port 232 (winning). If it is determined that there has been, the process proceeds to step S253, and if there is no winning in FIG. 2, the process is terminated. In step S253, it is determined whether or not the notice flag 2 is on or off. If the notice flag 2 is on, the process ends. If the notice flag 2 is off, the process proceeds to step S254.

  In step S254, the above jackpot determination (preliminary determination for jackpot) is performed, and if the previous determination result is a jackpot, the process proceeds to step S255, and if it is a loss, the process proceeds to step S256. In step S255, after the above-described symbol lottery is performed based on the big hit pre-determination result, the process proceeds to step S255.

  In step S256, the above-described small hit determination (pre-decision for small hit) is performed. If the preliminary determination result is a small hit, the process proceeds to step S257, and if the result is a loss, the process proceeds to step S258. In step S257, the above-described symbol lottery is performed based on the small hitting prior determination result to determine the small hitting symbol, and then the process proceeds to step S259. In step S258, the above-described symbol lottery is performed based on the big hit and small hit pre-determination results (in this example, a loss), and the lost symbol is determined. Then, the process proceeds to step S259.

  In step S259, the symbol determined in the symbol lottery in step S255, S257, or S258 is a predetermined symbol (in this embodiment, the special symbol A or special symbol B that is a jackpot symbol, or the special symbol I that is an off symbol. 1), if applicable, the process proceeds to step S260, and if not, the process ends.

  In step S260, the notice flag is set to ON. Further, in step S261, the above-described variation type lottery is performed, and the number of reserved memories (the number of reserved memories at the time of starting winning) at the present time (when it is determined that there is a winning (winning) at the second special figure starting port 232). ) Is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is stored (set) in association with the number of pre-reading notices 2 provided in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 308 in association with the current number of reserved memories. Further, in step S262, the variation time determined in step S261 is stored (set) in association with the pre-read variation time 2 provided in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 308 in association with the current number of reserved memories.

  In the next steps S263 to S273, the prefetching process relating to the special figure 1 is performed. Of the prefetching processes relating to the special figure 2 in the above S252 to S262, the second special figure starting port 232 is changed to the first special figure starting port 230. 2 is the same as the process in which the notice flag 2 is changed to the notice flag 1, the prefetch notice possible count 2 is set to the prefetch notice possible count 1 and the prefetch change time 2 is changed to the prefetch change time 1. The description is omitted.

  <Special drawing 2 related lottery processing>

  Next, a special drawing 2 related lottery process in the main control unit timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the special figure 2 related lottery process.

  In step S281, it is determined whether or not the special symbol or special electric accessory is in operation, that is, whether or not the special figure 2 variable game or the big hit game is in effect, and if applicable, the process is terminated. If not, the process proceeds to step S282. In step S282, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 variable game is on hold. If there is no special figure 2 variable game on hold, the process ends. If there is a hold, the process proceeds to step S283.

  In step S283, it is determined whether the above-mentioned special figure probability variation flag is ON or OFF. If the special figure probability variation flag is ON, the big hit determination is performed using the lottery data with the special figure probability change in the above-described big hit determination table. After (big hit determination), a small hit determination (small hit determination) is performed using the lottery data with special figure probability change in the above small hit determination table. On the other hand, when the special figure probability variation flag is OFF, after determining the big hit using the lottery data without special figure change in the above-mentioned big hit determination table, the lottery without special figure probability change in the above small hit determination table Make a small hit judgment using the data.

  In step S286, it is determined whether or not the big hit determination result is a big win. If yes, the process proceeds to step S287, and if not, the process proceeds to step S288. In step S287, a symbol lottery is performed based on the jackpot winning / failing determination result and the symbol random number value to determine a jackpot symbol (in this example, any one of the special symbols A to F), and then the process proceeds to step S291.

  In step S288, it is determined whether or not the small hitting result is a small hit. If yes, the process proceeds to step S289, and if not, the process proceeds to step S290. In step S289, a symbol lottery is performed based on the above-described small hit / no-go determination result and symbol random number value to determine a small hit symbol (in this example, special figure G or special figure H), and then the process proceeds to step S291.

  In step S290, a symbol lottery is performed based on the symbol random number value to determine an off symbol (in this example, special figure I or special figure J), and then the process proceeds to step S291.

  In step S291, a variation type lottery is performed based on the type of the special figure stop symbol determined in steps S286 to S290 and the number of reserved storage at the present time (at the start of variation in special figure 2), and the variation pattern and the variation time are determined.

  In step S292, it is determined whether the notice flag 2 is ON or OFF. If it is OFF, the process is terminated, and if it is ON, the process proceeds to step S293. In step S293, 1 is subtracted from the value of the number of possible pre-read notices 2, and in step S294, it is determined whether or not the number of possible pre-read notices 2 after the subtraction is zero. In the case of 0, the process proceeds to step S295, and the notice flag 2 is cleared (set to OFF).

  <Special drawing 1 related lottery processing>

  Next, a special drawing 1 related lottery process in the main control unit timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure 1 related lottery process.

  In this special figure 1 related lottery process, the lottery process related to special figure 1 is performed. Of the above-mentioned special figure 2 related lottery processes, the second special figure start port 232 is used as the first special figure start port 230. 2 is the same as the processing in FIG. 1, the notice flag 2 is changed to the notice flag 1, and the prefetching noticeable number 2 is replaced with the prefetching noticeable number 1, and the description thereof is omitted.

  <Data table of first sub-control unit>

  Next, a data table stored in the ROM 406 of the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  <Look-ahead change lottery table>

  The prefetch hold change lottery table shown in FIG. 21 is an example of a data table in which the types of special figure stop symbols and lottery data defined for each lighting mode of the hold lamps 218 and 220 are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 402 of the first sub-control unit 400 determines the lighting mode of the hold lamp based on the pre-read hold change lottery table, the type of the special figure stop symbol received from the main control unit 300, and a predetermined random number value. A pre-read hold change lottery to be performed.

  For example, when the special figure stop symbol is special figure A, red (strong chance) is selected with a probability of 60/100 and green (weak chance) with a probability of 20/100 by pre-reading hold change lottery. Select blue (no change) with a probability of 20/100.

  <Pre-fetch notice lottery table>

  The pre-reading notice lottery table shown in FIG. 22 is an example of a data table in which the types of special figure stop symbols and lottery data for determining whether or not to make a pre-reading notice are associated and stored.

  The basic circuit 402 of the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice based on the pre-reading notice lottery table, the type of the special figure stop symbol received from the main control unit 300, and a predetermined random number value ( A pre-reading notice lottery that determines whether or not the pre-reading notice is appropriate)

  For example, when the type of the special figure stop symbol is special figure A, it is determined that the pre-reading notice is selected with a probability of 60/100 by the pre-reading notice lottery (pre-reading notice is performed), and the special figure stop symbol type is special. In the case of FIG. B, it is determined that the pre-reading notice is won by a pre-fetching notice lottery with a probability of 30/100.

  <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. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of the strobe interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 6C is a flowchart of the timer variable update interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S351 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, first, initialization processing is executed in S351. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

  In step S353, 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 S355.

  In step S355, 0 is assigned to the timer variable. In step S357, 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 S359, an effect control process is performed. For example, when there is a new command in S357, processing such as reading out the production data corresponding to this command from the ROM 406 is performed, and when the production data needs to be updated, the production data is updated.

  In step S361, when pressing of the chance button is detected, processing for changing the effect data updated in step S359 to effect data corresponding to the pressing of the chance button is performed.

  In step S363, if there is a command to VDP 434 in the effect data read in S359, this command is output to VDP 434 (details will be described later). In step S365, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read in S359, this command is output to the sound source IC 416.

  In step S367, if there is a command to the various lamps 418 in the effect data read in S359, this command is output to the drive circuit 420. In step S <b> 369, if there is a command to the shielding device 246 in the effect data read in S <b> 359, this command is output to the drive circuit 432.

  In step S371, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in S359, 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 using FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S401 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

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

  In step S501 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S353 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S503 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.

  Next, the image control process in step S363 in the main process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

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

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

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

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

  <Sub-side pre-reading notice execution process at start-up prize>

  With reference to FIG. 24, the start winning time sub-side prefetching notice execution process which is a part of the above-described effect control process (step S359) will be described in detail. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the sub-side pre-reading notice execution process at the time of starting winning a prize.

  In step S621, when a pre-read execution command is included in the above-mentioned unprocessed command, the type of special figure stop symbol that is a parameter of the pre-read execution command, the number of reserved memories of special figure 1 and special figure 2, and pre-reading notice are possible. Get the number of times.

  In step S623, it is determined whether the pre-reading execution flag is ON or OFF. If it is ON, the process ends. If it is OFF, the process proceeds to step S625. In step S625, with reference to the type of special figure stop symbol acquired in step S621, whether or not the type of special figure stop symbol is a predetermined symbol (in this example, special figure A, special figure B, or special figure I). Determine whether. If the symbol is a predetermined symbol, the process proceeds to step S627. If the symbol is not a predetermined symbol, the process is terminated. In other words, the notice execution possibility lottery means to be described later is configured to make a lottery to determine whether or not to make a notice only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. With such a configuration, only when the predetermined condition is satisfied, that is, by performing the pre-reading notice only for the symbol fluctuation in which the fluctuation time is determined based on the number of reserved memories at the time of starting winning, The production time can be easily adjusted (it is possible to prevent the fluctuation time from being accidentally extended during the pre-reading notice due to the difference in the number of reserved memories at the time of starting winning and at the start of fluctuation) .

  In step S627, the pre-read hold change lottery described above is performed based on the type of the special figure stop symbol and a predetermined random number value, and the lighting mode of the hold lamp is determined.

  In step S629, based on the type of the special figure stop symbol and a predetermined random number value, the above-mentioned prefetch notice lottery is performed, and whether or not the prefetch notice is to be performed (presence / absence of the prefetch notice) is determined. In step S631, it is determined whether or not the prefetch notice lottery in step S629 is won. If the prefetch notice lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S633. In step S633, after setting the number of prefetch notice possible times acquired in step S621 to the number of prefetch notice executions, the process ends.

  <Sub-side pre-reading notice execution process at the start of change>

  With reference to FIG. 25, the change start sub-side prefetching notice execution process, which is a part of the above-described effect control process (step S359), will be described in detail. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the sub-side prefetching notice execution process at the start of change.

  In step S651, it is determined whether or not the above-described number of pre-read notice executions is other than 0. If it is 0, the process ends. If it is not 0, the process proceeds to step S653. In step S653, the number of prefetching notice executions is decremented by 1. In step S655, it is determined whether the number of prefetching notices is 0 or not. If the pre-reading notice execution count is 0, the process proceeds to step S659. If the pre-reading notice execution count is other than 0, the process proceeds to step S657.

  In step S657, it is determined whether or not the current special pattern variation pattern is reach variation. If yes, the process proceeds to step S659. If not, the process proceeds to step S661.

  In step S659, the pre-reading execution flag is cleared (set to OFF), and the process ends. In step S661, the pre-reading execution flag is set to ON, and the process ends.

  <Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>

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

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

  In step S703, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S705.

  In step S705, 0 is assigned to the timer variable. In step S707, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

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

  In step S <b> 711, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the game board lamp 532 or the game table frame lamp 542, this command is output to the serial communication control circuit 520.

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

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

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms). The timer interrupt process is triggered by this timer interrupt. Execute at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S901 of the second sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S703 in the second sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S703, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S903 of the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, an effect random number update process is performed.

  <Example of notice effect>

  Next, an example of the notice effect will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure (a) is the figure which showed an example of the notice effect which concerns on this embodiment.

  For example, when the main controller 300 detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 230 with a predetermined ball detection sensor in a state where the reserved memory number of the special figure 1 variable game is 3, the above special figure is used. In step S263 of the pre-reading process, it is determined that there has been a special figure 1 winning, and the processes after step S264 are performed. Specifically, the jackpot pre-determination is performed in step S265, and if the pre-determination result is a big hit, the symbol lottery is performed in step S266. In this example, it is determined that the big hit is won in the big hit pre-determination. However, the big hit symbol is determined as the special symbol A in the symbol lottery.

  Subsequently, in step S270, the main control unit 300 determines whether or not the symbol determined by symbol lottery is a predetermined symbol (in this embodiment, any of special symbol A, special symbol B, or special symbol I). However, in this example, it is determined that the symbol is a predetermined symbol (special symbol A), and the processing from step S271 to step S273 is performed. Specifically, in step S272, the fluctuation pattern and the fluctuation time are determined based on the current number of reserved memories (the number of reserved memories at the time of starting winning), and the fluctuation pattern is associated with the current number of reserved memories. In this example, referring to the variation type data table in FIG. 7, the variation corresponding to the special figure stop symbol = special diagram A and the number of stored memory at the start winning prize = 3 is stored (set). After selecting one of a combination of a pattern and a variation time (in this example, a combination of pseudo nonreach A and 23000 ms, or a combination of pseudo non reach B and 43000 ms), the selected variation pattern (in this example, 0 times = No pseudo) is stored (set) in the number of pre-reading notices 1 in association with the current reserved storage number (3 in this example).

  When the main control unit 300 determines in step S270 that the symbol determined by symbol lottery is not a predetermined symbol (in this embodiment, any one of the special symbol A, special symbol B, or special symbol I). First, the combination of the variation time and the variation pattern is determined based on the number of suspensions at the start of variation in the variation type data table. That is, the variation time determining means described later is configured to determine the symbol variation display time when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, based on the number of stored start information at the start of variation of the symbol.

  Subsequently, in step S273, the main control unit 300 associates the determined variation time (in this example, 23000 ms or 43000 ms) with the current reserved storage number (in this example, 3) to the prefetch variation time 1. Remember (set). Further, the main control unit 300 transmits a prefetch execution command to the first sub control unit 400 in the command setting transmission process.

  On the other hand, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received this pre-read execution command, in step S621 of the start winning sub-side pre-read advance notice execution process, the type of special figure stop symbol, which is a parameter of the pre-read execution command, special figure 1 and The number of reserved storage and the number of pre-reading notices shown in Fig. 2 are acquired. Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 refers to the acquired special figure stop symbol type, and the special figure stop symbol type is a predetermined symbol (in this embodiment, special symbol A, special symbol B or special symbol I). In this example, it is determined that the symbol is a predetermined symbol (special symbol A), and the processes of steps S627 and S629 are performed. Specifically, the first sub-control unit 400 performs a look-ahead hold change lottery based on the type of special figure stop symbol (in this example, special figure A) and a predetermined random number value, and sets the lighting state of the hold lamp. In this example, red (strong chance) is selected, and among the first special figure hold lamps 218, the hold lamp arranged third from the right (the current fluctuation display corresponds to the hold memory number = 3). The hold lamp indicating that the variable display is to be turned on is lit in red. Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 performs a pre-reading notice lottery based on the type of the special figure stop symbol and a predetermined random number value, and determines whether or not the pre-reading notice is to be performed. In step S633, the acquired number of pre-read notices (in this example, 0 notices) is set as the number of pre-read notices.

  Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 displays the special figure 1 and the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold 3 to 1 as shown in “hold 3 digest” → “hold 2 digest” → “hold 1 digest” in the figure. While performing the variable display, among the first special figure holding lamp 218, the holding lamp arranged second from the right (holding lamp indicating that the current fluctuation display is a fluctuation display corresponding to the number of held memories = 2) Is lit in red, and then the holding lamp arranged first from the right (holding lamp indicating that the current fluctuation display is a fluctuation display corresponding to the number of stored memories = 1) is lit in red. Thereafter, the first sub-control unit 400 performs pseudo-no reach A (variation time 23000 ms) or pseudo no reach B ( One of the fluctuation times 43000 ms). Further, in this example, as a stop display of the decorative symbol, the symbol combination “decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7” corresponding to the special symbol A is stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208, and it is determined that the 15R special big hit. Inform the player. In addition, in this example, when performing the variable display of the special figure 1 and the decorative design corresponding to the hold 3 to 1, the hold lamp corresponding to the hold number is turned on, but for example, the effect movable body 224 The upper arm 224a and the forearm 224b may be rotated.

  FIG. 5B is a diagram showing an example of a conventional notice effect. Conventionally, in the case of performing a variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold 0, the change is based on the number of hold storages (0 in this example) immediately before the start of the change display (timing indicated by ↑ in the figure). Since the display variation pattern and the variation time are determined, when referring to the variation type data table in FIG. 7 which is the same as the previous example, the special figure stop symbol = special diagram A, the number of stored memory at the start of variation One of the combinations of the variation pattern corresponding to = 0 and the variation time (in this example, a combination of pseudo three times reach A and 47000 ms or a combination of pseudo three times reach B and 67000 ms) is selected.

  For this reason, the fluctuation time corresponding to the hold 0 becomes longer than that of the present embodiment. Particularly, when the number of holds is 4, the notice effect over the hold 3 to the hold 0 becomes longer than necessary, and the player's There was a problem of reducing interest. On the other hand, in the notice effect according to the present embodiment, the change pattern and the change time are determined according to the number of stored memory at the time of starting winning, so the notice effect time is more than necessary as in the conventional notice effect. The player's interest can be enhanced without becoming longer. When there is a large number of start-pending memories at the time of winning a game ball, the player tends to know the result quickly, but according to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the result of the game can be obtained without waiting for the player. Notification is possible.

  <Other examples of notice production>

  Next, another example of the notice effect will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure (a) is the figure which showed the other example of the notice effect which concerns on this embodiment.

  (A) of FIG. 1 shows a state where the number of reserved games in the special figure 1 variable game is 1, and when a ball entering the first special figure starting port 230 is detected by a predetermined ball detection sensor, at the time of starting winning (FIG. In this example, the variation pattern and the variation time are determined in accordance with the number of reserved memories (in this example, 1). In this example, referring to the variation type data table of FIG. 7, the combination of the variation pattern and variation time corresponding to the special figure stop symbol = special diagram A and the number of stored memory at the start winning prize = 1 (in this example, pseudo 2 1 time reach A and 39000 ms, or pseudo 2 times reach B and 59000 ms). For this reason, in the variable display corresponding to the hold 0, pseudo-continuous (variation twice) is performed.

  On the other hand, (b) of FIG. 7 shows that the number of reserved figures in the special figure 1 variable game is 1, and the number of reserved memories immediately before starting the variable display corresponding to the reserved 1 (in this example, 0) The example which determines the fluctuation pattern and fluctuation time of a fluctuation display is shown. In this case, the reserved memory number is acquired at the timing of the black star in the figure, but if the reserved memory number is large (for example, 4), a short variation time may be selected. There was a problem that the fluctuation time corresponding to 0 was short compared to the present embodiment, and the player's interest was reduced. According to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when the number of reserved starting memories at the time of winning a game ball is small, it is possible to appropriately wait for the player and notify the result.

  <Variation 1 of special drawing related lottery processing>

  Next, a modified example 1 of the special figure 2 related lottery process and the special figure 1 related lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 31. 29 and 30 are flowcharts showing the flow of the special figure 2 related lottery process according to the first modification, and are flowcharts corresponding to FIGS. 17 and 18 described above. FIGS. 30 and 31 are flowcharts showing the flow of the special drawing 1 related lottery process according to the first modification, and are flowcharts corresponding to FIGS. 19 and 20 described above.

  The special figure 2 related lottery process according to the modification 1 is obtained by adding the processes of steps S1001 to S1003 to the special figure 2 related lottery process according to the above embodiment. Specifically, when the outlier design is determined in step S209, the process proceeds to step S1001 to determine whether or not to perform the outreach reach. If applicable, the group A to D shown in FIG. The time is determined, and if not applicable, the variation time is determined from the group E shown in FIG. Further, in the special figure 1 related lottery process according to the first modification, the same process as the steps S1001 to S1003 of the special figure 2 related lottery process according to the first modification is performed in the step S1011. To S1013.

  <Variation 2 of special drawing related lottery processing>

  Next, Modification 2 of the above-described special figure 2 related lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a part of a flowchart showing the flow of the special figure 2 related lottery process according to the modified example 2, and is a flowchart corresponding to FIG.

  The special figure 2 related lottery process according to the modification 2 is obtained by adding the processes of steps S1021 to S1023 to the special figure 2 related lottery process according to the above embodiment. Specifically, in step S208, if it is determined that the small hit is not won, the process proceeds to step S1021, where it is determined whether or not to perform a loss reach by lottery. When the symbol I (special symbol I) is determined and the lottery is lost, the off symbol J (special symbol J) is determined. That is, the variation time determining means described later, as a predetermined condition, if the lottery for determining whether or not to perform shift reach on the decorative symbol display means when the result of the determination is negative, It is configured to be determined. With such a configuration, the target variation can be reached even when it is not connected to a big hit as a pre-reading notice, so that the player's interest in the pre-reading notice period may be maintained.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment has the start information (for example, when the game ball enters the start area (for example, the first special figure start port 230 and the second special view start port 232). , Starting information that derives random numbers such as special figure winning random numbers, design random numbers, etc. (for example, obtaining a counter value from a software random number counter as a random value, or obtaining a counter value from a hardware random number counter as a random value) Deriving means (for example, winning determination process), starting information storing means (for example, a predetermined storage area of the RAM 308) capable of storing the derived starting information up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4), and the starting information storing means Starting information acquisition means (for example, steps S284 and S285 of the special figure 2 related lottery process, steps S304 and S of the special figure 1 related lottery process) 05) and a determination unit for determining whether or not (for example, big hit determination, small hit determination, etc.) based on the acquired starting information (for example, steps S286, S288 of special figure 2 related lottery processing, related to special figure 1) When the lottery processing steps S306, S308, etc. and the result of the success / failure determination is a specific success / failure determination result (for example, a big hit), the advantage relative to the player is the first advantage (for example, the variable prize opening 234). Is the second advantage that is different from the first advantage from the first control state (for example, the normal state) that is closed and the game ball is difficult to enter the winning opening) Control state storage area provided in the RAM 308 (for example, a state where the variable prize opening 234 is open, a state where the variable prize opening 234 is repeatedly opened and closed, an electric support state, etc.) Control state transition means (for example, basic circuit 302 of main control unit 300, special figure state update process, process of updating information stored in control state storage area provided in RAM 308, etc.) ) And a variation time determining means for determining the variation display time of the symbol based on the result of the determination (for example, step S291 of the special figure 2 related lottery process, step S311 of the special figure 1 related lottery process), The symbol display which performs the symbol variation stop display which stops and displays the symbol mode (for example, special symbol, decoration symbol) corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination after the symbol is variably displayed over the determined symbol variation display time. Means (for example, a first special figure display device 212, a second special figure display device 214, and a decorative symbol display device 208), wherein the variation time determining means is a predetermined item. Triggered by the establishment of the event (for example, when the design aspect is determined to be a specific special figure), the number of stored start information at the time when the game ball enters the start area (for example, the number of stored storage at the start winning prize) On the basis of the game, a variation display time of the symbol resulting from the entry of the game ball (a variation display variation time corresponding to hold 0 (last hold) in the example of FIG. 27A) is determined. It is a stand.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the variation time of the symbol can be determined based on the number of reserved starting memories at the time of winning the game ball, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the player regarding the variation display of the symbol. There are cases where it is possible. In addition, the symbol variation display is not affected by the change in the number of start-pending memories at the time of game ball winning and at the start of symbol variation related to the winning.

  In addition, a notice execution means (for example, an effect control process of the first sub-control unit 400) capable of executing a notice effect is provided, and the notice execution means is configured so that the change time determination means is the start information after the predetermined condition is satisfied. The notice effect may be configured to be executable until the symbol variation corresponding to the symbol variation display time determined based on the stored number of symbols is reached.

  With such a configuration, the change display time of the symbol is determined based on the number of reserved memories at the time of starting winning when the predetermined condition is satisfied, so that a notice can be executed in accordance with the change. Even if the predetermined condition is irrelevant to the jackpot determination, it is possible to continuously produce effects according to the variation time determined based on the number of reserved memories at the time of starting winning. For example, a notification effect during hiding. Depending on the number of reserved memories at the start of variation, a short variation display time may be determined and a desired presentation time may not be ensured. The time can also be secured when starting a prize. In addition, it is possible to adjust the time from the start of execution of the notice to the end of execution with the change of the symbol determined at the time of starting winning as the final change. In other words, if the number of reserved memories at the time of starting winning is different from the number of reserved memories at the start of variation, the time from the start to the end of the notice that is made across multiple variations can be influenced by the variation time of the final variation There is sex. For example, in the example of special figure A and special figure B in FIG. 7 above, the fluctuation pattern and fluctuation time corresponding to the number of holdings at the start winning prize and the fluctuation pattern and fluctuation time corresponding to the number of holdings at the start of fluctuation are set to be the same. Therefore, the fluctuation time of the final change is constant regardless of the number of holds at the start winning prize and the number of holds at the start of fluctuation, but the fluctuation pattern and time corresponding to the number of holds at the start winning prize and the number of holds at the start of fluctuation If the variation pattern and variation time corresponding to 異 な る are different, the variation time of the final variation will be different depending on whether it is determined based on the number of on-holds at the start of variation and on the basis of the number of on-holds at the start winning prize Therefore, the time from the start to the end of a notice (so-called continuous notice) performed across a plurality of fluctuations may become longer or shorter depending on the fluctuation time of the final fluctuation.

  Also, start information prefetching means (for example, steps S254 and S256 of the special figure prefetching process) for prefetching the start information stored in the start information storage means before the go / no-go judgment means performs the go / no-go judgment. Based on the predetermined start information pre-read by the start information pre-reading means before the determination of correct / incorrect based on the predetermined start information stored in the start information storing means is performed by the correct / incorrect determination means. Pre-determining means (for example, big hit pre-determination in step S254 of special figure pre-reading process, small hit pre-determination in S256) for pre-determining whether or not the hit determination means derives the specific success / failure determination result, The time determining means may determine the symbol variable display time triggered by the establishment of the predetermined condition based on the determination result of the prior determination means.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to execute a notice related to the success or failure, and it is possible to adjust the change display time of the symbol variation that becomes the final change of the notice execution according to the number of reserved memories, and to maintain the player's expectation It may be possible.

  In addition, the variation time determining means may use a predetermined big win symbol (for example, special figure A, special figure B) or a predetermined off symbol (for example, special figure I) as the predetermined condition. ), The symbol variation display time may be determined.

  With such a configuration, there is a case where a big hit can be expected from the change in the symbol via the notice effect by setting both the symbol and the symbol different from the big hit symbol as predetermined conditions.

  The variation time determining means determines a short symbol variation display time when the start information is stored in a large number, and determines a long symbol variation display time when the start information is stored in a small number. (For example, see the variation type table in FIG. 7).

  With such a configuration, it may be possible to adjust the execution time of the notice effect that spans multiple variations to the same extent. Therefore, regardless of the amount of reserved memory at the time of start winning, the player will be able to perform for a certain period of time. Can be expected. In addition, the number of stored memories at the time of starting winning may differ from the number of stored memories at the start of variation, and the execution period of the notice effect may not be extended by determining the variable display time at the time of starting winning.

  In addition, it includes a lottery means for determining whether or not to perform the notice effect when the predetermined condition is established (for example, step S629 of the sub-side pre-reading notice execution process at the time of starting winning a prize), When the notice execution possibility lottery unit determines to perform the notice effect, the notice effect may be executed.

  With such a configuration, even if a notice effect that straddles a plurality of symbol variations is not executed, it is possible to execute an effect that makes the player have an expectation for a big hit.

  In addition, a decorative symbol display unit (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208) that performs variable display of a plurality of symbol columns based on the symbols that are stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit is provided. The determination result of the article pre-determination means becomes a determination result of detachment, and the number of stored start information when the game ball enters the start area is less than a specified value (for example, 1 or less in the variation type table in FIG. 33). In the case of ()), it may be configured such that the variable display time of the symbol capable of executing the shift effect can be determined on the decorative symbol display means.

  With such a configuration, when the number of stored start information at the time when a game ball enters the start area is less than a specified value, the shift variation can be executed, thereby increasing the appearance rate of the notice. It is possible. In addition, by setting the number of reserved memories to be equal to or less than a specified value, the execution time of the so-called gas advance notice may be set short.

  In addition, a decorative symbol display unit that performs variable display of a plurality of symbol rows based on the symbols that are stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit is provided. And when the number of stored start information at the time when the game ball enters the start area exceeds a specified value (for example, when it exceeds 2 in the variation type table of FIG. 33), the decoration On the symbol display means, it is also possible to determine the symbol variable display time during which only the shift reach effect can be executed.

  With such a configuration, when the number of stored start information when the game ball enters the start area exceeds the specified value, the reach is determined to be determined. When the execution time becomes long, it is possible to have an expectation for a big hit.

  Further, the notice execution possibility lottery means may restrict the lottery for determining whether or not the notice effect is performed even when the predetermined condition is satisfied during the period in which the notice effect is being executed ( For example, see random number distribution in the table of FIG.

  With such a configuration, since the execution of a new notice can be restricted during the notice effect, the execution period of the notice effect does not become longer than necessary.

  Further, the notice execution means is executing the notice effect, and is executed before reaching the symbol fluctuation corresponding to the symbol fluctuation display time determined by the fluctuation time determination means based on the number of stored start information. When the variation display time of the symbol variation is a variation display time in which the decorative symbol display means can execute the deviation reach effect, the notice effect may be ended after the deviation reach effect is executed (for example, the variation start is started). Time sub-side prefetching notice execution processing (steps S657, S659).

  With such a configuration, there is a possibility that the reach or the like will be prolonged due to the reach or the like based on the symbol variation time determined at the start of the variation during execution of the announcement effect. In this case, the end of the notice effect can be prevented by ending the notice effect without waiting for the target change.

  Further, when the variation display time of the long symbol is determined by the variation time determining means, a pseudo variation (for example, pseudo-continuous) for deriving a symbol combination that is shifted by the decorative symbol display means can be executed. The variation time determining means determines the variation time that can be executed with a large number of executions of the pseudo variation when the number of stored start information is small when the predetermined condition is satisfied, while storing the start information When the number is large, the variable variation execution time may be determined by reducing the number of executions of the pseudo variation (see, for example, the variation type table in FIG. 7).

  With such a configuration, even if the number of reserved memory at the time of the start winning is small (the number of symbol fluctuations is the same as when the number of reserved memory at the time of starting winning is large) It is possible to make the player have expectations.

  In addition, the variation time determining means increases the number of times of the pseudo variation on the decorative symbol display means once each time the number of stored start information when the game ball enters the start area increases by one. You may determine the change display time of the said symbol which can perform the production which decreases (for example, refer the change classification table of FIG. 7).

  In addition, the time required for one off-combination symbol combination in the pseudo-variation (for example, in the example shown in FIG. 9 above, the time required for off-symbol combination in each pseudo-series when the variation pattern = pseudo 3 to 1 reach). Is set to 8000 ms), the fluctuation time determining means determines the fluctuation display time of the off symbol determined based on the number of reserved memories at the start of the fluctuation of the symbol fluctuation (for example, as shown in FIG. 9 above) The variation time when the number of reserved storage at the start is 0 or 1 and the variation pattern is off may be set to a time equivalent to 8000 ms.

  With such a configuration, since the time of one fluctuation of the pseudo fluctuation is set to the same time as the fluctuation, the time from the start to the end of the notice effect straddling a plurality of fluctuations is retained in the start winning prize. There are cases where it can be executed in the same time regardless of the number.

  Further, the notice execution means may execute the notice form of the notice effect and the notice form with the pseudo variation in the same notice form.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to make the expectation of any variation continue as the symbol variation continues by notifying the pseudo-ream in the same manner as the prefetching notice.

  Further, the notice execution means may be configured to be able to notify a notice that the change of the symbol corresponding to the change display time of the sign determined by the change time determination means based on the number of stored start information can be specified (for example, The start side winning side sub-side pre-reading notice execution process (step S627).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to notify the notice of the final change of the notice so that the look-ahead notice and the pseudo-continuous notice appear to be combined, and the effect of the look-ahead is achieved (without delay). (There are fluctuations that can be expected several times in the future) and pseudo-ream effects (which can be expected as they continue).

  In addition, the structure of the game machine which concerns on this invention is not limited to the structure of the pachinko machine 100 which concerns on the said embodiment.

  Therefore, for example, the variation time determination means is based on the range of the reserved memory number (for example, 0 to 3) with the memory number of the start information when the game ball enters the start area as an upper limit. You may determine the change display time of the said symbol resulting from the approach of a game ball.

  In addition, “establishment of the predetermined condition” according to the present invention is not limited to “when the symbol pattern is determined to be a specific special figure”, and the specific special figure is a jackpot symbol (special figure A, special figure B). It is not limited to a combination of symbols (special drawing I).

  Further, in addition to the pachinko machine 100 (1 type), it can be applied to a pachinko machine (2 types, 3 types), a sealed pachinko machine, a pachinko machine, etc., an arrangement ball game machine, a ball ball game machine, It can also be applied to smart balls and the like.

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

  Further, for example, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program that simulates the operation of a real machine such as a pachinko machine for a home game machine.

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 136 Launch button 152 Dispensing device 200 Game board 206 Production device 208 Decoration symbol display device 210 Universal map display device 212 First special figure display device 214 Second special figure display device 218 First special figure reservation lamp 220 Second special feature Figure hold lamp 226 General winning opening 228 General drawing starting opening 230 First special figure starting opening 232 Second special drawing starting opening 234 Variable winning opening 300 Main control section 400 First sub control section 500 Second sub control section

Claims (13)

Start information deriving means for deriving start information when a game ball enters the start area;
Starting information storage means capable of storing the derived starting information up to a predetermined upper limit number;
Starting information acquisition means for acquiring starting information from the starting information storage means;
A determination unit for determining whether or not the vehicle is correct based on the acquired starting information;
In the case where the result of the success / failure determination is a specific success / failure determination result, the second advantage is different from the first advantage in the first control state where the advantage to the player is the first advantage. Control state transition means for shifting the control state to the second control state,
Based on the result of the determination, the variation time determining means for determining the symbol variation display time;
A symbol display means for displaying a symbol variation stop display for displaying a symbol mode corresponding to the result of the determination of success or failure after displaying the symbol variably over the determined symbol variation display time. There,
The variation time determining means determines the variation display time of the symbol caused by the entry of the game ball based on the stored number of the start information when the game ball enters the start area when a predetermined condition is satisfied. A game stand characterized by deciding. The game stand according to claim 1,
A notice execution means capable of executing a notice effect is provided.
The notice execution means performs the notice effect during a period from when the predetermined condition is satisfied until the change time determining means reaches a symbol change corresponding to the change display time of the symbol determined based on the number of stored start information. A game table that is configured to be executable. The game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
Prior to the hit / no-go determination means performing the hit / no-go determination, start information pre-reading means for pre-reading start information stored in the start information storage means;
The determination based on the predetermined start information pre-read by the start information pre-reading means before the determination whether or not based on the predetermined start information stored in the start information storage means is performed by the correct / fail determination means. A pre-determination unit that pre-determines whether the determination unit determines whether or not to derive the specific determination result;
The game machine characterized in that the variation time determination means determines the variation display time of the symbol when the predetermined condition is satisfied based on a determination result of the prior determination means. The game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The variation time determining means determines, as the predetermined condition, the variation display time of the symbol when the symbol corresponding to the result of the determination is a predetermined jackpot symbol or a predetermined off symbol. Amusement stand. It is a game stand in any one of Claims 1-4,
The variation time determining means determines a short symbol variation display time when the start information is stored in a large number, and determines a long symbol variation display time when the start information is stored in a small number. A game table. It is a game stand in any one of Claims 2-5,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, a notice execution availability lottery means for lottering whether to perform the notice effect is provided,
The game stand characterized in that the notice execution means executes the notice effect when the notice execution availability lottery means determines to perform the notice effect. It is a game stand in any one of Claims 3-6,
Based on the symbols that are stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, comprising decorative symbol display means for performing variable display of a plurality of symbol strings,
When the determination result of the prior determination unit is a determination result of losing and the number of stored start information at the time when a game ball enters the start area is less than a specified value, A game table characterized by being configured to be able to determine a variable display time of a symbol capable of executing a shift effect on a decorative symbol display means. It is a game stand in any one of Claims 3-6,
Based on the symbols that are stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, comprising decorative symbol display means for performing variable display of a plurality of symbol strings,
If the determination result of the prior determination unit becomes a determination result of losing and the stored number of the start information at the time when the game ball enters the start area exceeds the specified value, A game machine characterized by determining a variable display time of a symbol that can execute only a slip reach effect on the decorative symbol display means. It is a game stand in any one of Claims 6-8,
The notice execution possibility lottery means regulates a lottery for determining whether or not the notice effect is to be performed even if the predetermined condition is satisfied during the period in which the notice effect is being executed. Stand. It is a game stand in any one of Claims 2-9,
The notice execution means is executing the notice effect, and the symbol change performed before reaching the symbol change corresponding to the symbol change display time determined by the change time determination means based on the number of stored start information. The game table is characterized in that, when the variable display time is a variable display time in which the decorative symbol display means can execute the deviation reach effect, the notice effect is ended after the deviation reach effect is executed. It is a game stand in any one of Claims 7-10,
In the case where the variation display time of the long symbol is determined by the variation time determining means, a pseudo variation for deriving a symbol combination that is shifted by the decorative symbol display means a plurality of times can be executed.
The variation time determining means determines a variation time in which the number of times of execution of the pseudo variation can be increased when the number of stored start information is small when the predetermined condition is satisfied, while the number of stored start information is large A game machine characterized by determining a variable execution time with a small number of executions of the pseudo-variation. The game table according to claim 11,
The game table characterized in that the notice execution means executes the notice mode of the notice effect and the notice mode in the pseudo variation in the same notice mode. It is a game stand in any one of Claims 1-12,
The notice execution means is configured to be able to notify a notice that the change corresponding to the change display time of the sign determined by the change time determination means based on the number of stored start information can be specified. Stand.