JP2012050480A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing the amusement of the play by producing excitement creating actions different from the conventional ones.SOLUTION: A symbol display unit is so configured as to stop-display a plurality of times of combinations of sub-symbols against each one of a plurality of times of changes of symbols executed by the symbol display unit. It is also so configured as to stop-display one of the combinations of sub-symbols when the plurality of symbols are variation-displayed and to indicate information relating to the variable display of the symbols executed by the symbol display unit when sub-symbol combinations are stopped in the stop-displayed sub-symbol combination.

Description

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

  In recent game machines, apart from the symbol variation performed on the symbol display means, characters and the like appear to improve the interest (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-200302 A

  However, in the conventional game stand, the player only pays attention to whether or not a specific (high expectation degree of jackpot) character appears, and the interest of the game is not necessarily improved.

  The present invention has been made to solve such conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game stand that can improve the interest of the game by performing a game effect different from the conventional one. And

  According to the present invention, start information deriving means for deriving start information when a start condition is satisfied, correct / incorrect determination means for determining correct / incorrect based on the start information, and the result of the correct / incorrect determination is a specific correct / incorrect determination result. In this case, the control state is shifted from the first control state in which the advantage to the player is the first advantage to the second control state in which the advantage is different from the first advantage. A control state transition means for performing, a symbol display means for performing a symbol change stop display for stopping and displaying a symbol corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination after a plurality of symbols are variably displayed, and a symbol for stopping and displaying on the symbol display means And a sub symbol display means for performing sub symbol variation stop display for suspending and displaying a sub symbol combination after a plurality of sub symbols different from the above are displayed, wherein the sub symbol display means includes: The symbol display means The sub-design combination is configured to be able to stop and display a plurality of sub- symbol combinations in response to a plurality of symbol variations to be performed, and the sub- symbol combination is stopped while the symbol display means displays the plurality of symbol variations. The sub-design combination that is displayed in the stop state is configured to be able to suggest information related to the variable display of the symbol that is performed by the symbol display means when the sub-design combination is stopped. It is a game stand.

  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. 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 the figure which showed an example of the notice lottery table. It is the figure which showed an example of the sub symbol combination table. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU404 of the 1st sub control part 400 performs. (B) A flowchart of strobe interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400. (C) is a flowchart of timer variable update interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400. (D) It is a flowchart of the image control process of the 1st sub control part 400. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the prefetch process at the time of sub fluctuation | variation start. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the prefetch process at the time of sub 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. It is the figure which showed an example of the notice effect concerning this embodiment. It is the figure which showed an example of the change of a sub-symbol combination. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the sub symbol combination table used when updating a sub symbol combination 3 times. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the change of the sub symbol combination using the table of (a). It is the figure which showed an example of the notice effect using the sub-symbol combination table of FIG. An example of a front view of the slot machine is shown.

  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.

  In addition, when the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off (when the determination result is out of order) and the holding number of the special figure variable game is 0 or 1, the special figure I is obtained with a probability of 25/255. Select and select Special Figure J with a probability of 230/255. In addition, when the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off (when the determination result is out of order) and the number of special figure variable games held is 2, the special figure I is selected with a probability of 10/255. The special figure J is selected with a probability of 245/255. In addition, when the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off (when the determination result is out of order) and the number of special figure variable games held is 3, the special figure I is selected with a probability of 5/255. The special figure J is selected with a probability of 250/255. In the case of the electric support, the special figure I and the special figure J are selected with the probability shown in the item “electric support” on the right side of FIG.

  <Variation type data table>

  The variation type data table shown in FIG. 7 is a data table in which the types of the special figure stop symbols described above, the variation time, the variation mode (contents), and the selection rate are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 performs the variation type lottery that determines the variation time and variation mode based on the variation type data table, the type of the special figure stop symbol selected in the symbol lottery and the lottery value. Do.

  For example, when the type of the special figure stop symbol is special figure A (or special figure B), the probability of 121/65521 is selected, the variation time = 18000 ms, the variation mode = per normal reach, and the probability of 1400/65521. , Change time = 45000 ms, change mode = per super reach A, select probability 2000/65521, change time = 57000 ms, change mode = pseudo duplex super reach A per probability, 18000/65521 Change time = 69000ms, Change mode = pseudo triple-reach per reach A, select 4000/65521, change time = 60000ms, Change mode = per super reach B, change at 15000/65521 Select time = 72000 ms, variation mode = pseudo duplex super reach B, 25 With probability 00/65521, variation time = 84000Ms, selects the fluctuation mode = pseudo triplet super reach per B.

  Further, when the types of special figure stop symbols are special figures C to F, the fluctuation time = 12000 ms and the fluctuation mode = chance eye are selected with a probability of 65521/65521.

  Further, when the types of the special figure stop symbols are the special figure G and the special figure H, the variation time = 12100 ms and the variation mode = chance eye are selected with a probability of 65521/65521.

  When the special figure stop symbol type is special figure I, the probability of 48000/65521 is selected, the variation time = 13000 ms, the variation mode = normal reach, the probability of 5000/65521, the variation time = 40000 ms, and the variation. Aspect = Super Reach A is selected, with a probability of 4000/65521, Fluctuation Time = 52000 ms, Fluctuation Mode = Pseudo Duplex Super Reach A is selected, a probability of 3000/65521, Fluctuation Time = 64000 ms, Fluctuation Aspect = Pseudo Select Triple Super Reach A, select 3000/65521, change time = 55000ms, Change Mode = Super Reach B, select 1400/65521, change time = 67000ms, Change Mode = Pseudo Duplex Super Select Reach B, with a probability of 1121/65521, variation time = 790 0ms, selects the fluctuation mode = pseudo triplet super reach B.

  Also, when the special figure stop symbol is special figure J, in the case of special figure 1 without electric support and the number of holdings 3 (case 1), the variation time = 3000 ms and the variation mode = displacement 65521/65521. In the case of the special figure 2 in the electric support (case 2), the fluctuation time = 1500 ms and the fluctuation mode = displacement are selected with the probability of 65521/65521. The variation time = 9000 ms and the variation mode = displacement are selected with a probability of 65521/65521.

  <Main control unit main processing>

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

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which 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, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

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

  In step S201, 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 holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full (for example, when the holding number is 4 or less), the winning counter value storage of the counter circuit 318 is stored. The value is acquired as a special figure 1 random number value (special figure winning random value) from the register for use, and the corresponding random number value storage area is acquired as a special figure 1 random value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 1 random value. To store. When winning is made to the second special figure starting port 232 and the corresponding holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full (for example, when the holding number is 4 or less), the winning counter value storage of the counter circuit 318 is stored. The value is acquired as a special figure 2 random number value (special figure winning random value) from the register for use, and the corresponding random number value storage area is acquired as a special figure 2 random value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 2 random value. To store. 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 for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed. Also here, first, a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 2 (a special drawing 2 related lottery process) is performed (step S229). ) 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 S259. 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, the above jackpot determination (preliminary determination of jackpot) is performed, and if the previous determination result is a jackpot, the process proceeds to step S254, and if it is a loss, the process proceeds to step S255. In step S254, after the above-described symbol lottery is performed based on the jackpot pre-determination result, the process proceeds to step S258.

  In step S255, 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 S256, and if not, the process proceeds to step S257. In step S256, after the above-described symbol lottery is performed based on the small hit prior determination result to determine the small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S258. In step S257, the above-mentioned symbol lottery is performed based on the big hit and small hit pre-determination results (in this example, the loss), and the lost symbol is determined. Then, the process proceeds to step S258.

  In step S258, the above-described variation type lottery is performed, the variation time (variation mode) is determined, and the variation time is associated with the current pending number in the special figure 2 prefetch information storage area provided in the RAM 308. Remember (set).

  In the next steps S259 to S265, 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 S258, the second special figure starting port 232 is changed to the first special figure starting port 230. 2 is the same as the process of replacing the pre-read information storage area for special figure 2 and the pre-read information storage area for special figure 1 with the pre-read information storage area for special figure 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.

  <Notice lottery table>

  The notice lottery table shown in FIG. 12 is an example of a data table in which the types of special figure stop symbols, the winning values (initial) and the winning values (rewriting) corresponding to the special drawing stop symbols are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 402 of the first sub-control unit 400 generates a notice effect (details will be described later) based on the notice lottery table, the type of special figure stop symbol received from the main control part 300, and a predetermined random number value. A notice execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute or a rewriting lottery for determining whether or not to perform rewriting are performed.

  For example, when the type of the special figure stop symbol is special figure A, in the notice execution lottery, the execution of the notice effect is selected with a probability of 60/100 (winning), and the special figure stop symbol type is special figure B. In this case, the execution of the notice effect is selected with a probability of 40/100 (winning), and when the special figure stop symbol type is special figure I, the notice effect is executed with a probability of 30/100 (winning). select.

  Further, in the rewriting lottery to determine whether or not to rewrite the sub-symbol combination, the sub-symbol combination in the predetermined number of changes (for example, the third change to be described later) is rewritten to “!!” with a probability of 10/100. When (Winning) is selected and the type of the special figure stop symbol is Special Drawing B, the sub symbol combination in the predetermined number of changes is rewritten to “!!!” with a probability of 5/100 (Winning). If the type of the special symbol stop symbol is special symbol I, the sub symbol combination in the predetermined number of times of change is selected (winning) with a probability of 2/100.

  <Sub-pattern combination table>

  The sub-symbol combination table shown in FIG. 13 is an example of a data table that stores combinations of a plurality of types of sub-symbols. As shown on the left side of the figure, “A” represents a character image of a princess (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “princess”), and “B” represents a princess. (Hereinafter, it may be simply referred to as “dono”), for example, a combination “ABB” means a combination “himeden”. In addition, the item “attribute” in the figure describes to which of the variation modes (contents) in FIG. 7 the reference symbol combination on the left corresponds to, for example, “!!!!” The sub-symbol combination corresponds to Super Reach A or Super Reach B in the variation mode (contents), and indicates that the reliability of the notification has greatly increased.

  The basic circuit 402 of the first sub-control unit 400 performs a sub-symbol combination lottery that determines a sub-symbol combination based on the sub-symbol combination table, random number values, and the like.

  For example, the first sub control unit 400 selects “???” from the sub symbol combination table as an initial display of the sub symbol combination, and causes the decorative symbol display device 208 to display the sub symbol combination. In this example, the sub-symbol combination “???” indicates that the variation mode (contents) is out of reach or any reach.

  Subsequently, when the value of the execution counter is 3 (for example, in the case of the first special figure change), the first sub control unit 400 replaces the sub symbol combination “???” with the sub symbol combination lottery. The sub-symbol combination (for example, “?! A”) selected in (1) is selected, and the sub-symbol combination is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208. In this example, the sub-symbol combination “?! A” indicates that the variation mode (contents) is out of reach or any reach.

  Subsequently, when the value of the execution counter is 2 (for example, in the case of the second special figure change), the first sub control unit 400 replaces the sub symbol combination “?! A” with a sub symbol combination lottery. The sub-design combination (for example, “! AA”) selected in (1) is selected, and the sub-design combination is displayed on the decorative design display device 208. In this example, the sub-symbol combination “! AA” indicates that the variation mode (contents) is out of reach or any reach.

  Subsequently, when the value of the execution counter is 1 (for example, in the case of the third special figure change), the first sub control unit 400 replaces the sub symbol combination “! AA” with a sub symbol combination lottery. The selected sub symbol combination (for example, “AAA”) is selected, and the sub symbol combination is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208. In this example, the sub-pattern combination “AAA” indicates that the variation mode (contents) is Super Reach A, and the notification reliability has increased. Thus, the first sub-control unit 400 is configured to update one of the three symbols constituting the sub-symbol combination for each special symbol change (a specific example will be described later). ).

  In this example, when “attribute = superreach A or superreach B”, there are a plurality of corresponding sub-pattern combinations. For example, as the possibility of superreach A increases, “??!” The mode of the sub symbol combination to be displayed may be changed, such as “????” → “AAA” → “!!”. With such a configuration, the sub-symbol combinations to be displayed can have different values, and the player's expectation can be stimulated by the aspect of the sub-symbol combinations, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  <Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>

  Processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of 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 to restore the original timer variable storage area. Remember. 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.

  <Prefetch processing at the start of sub-variation>

  The sub-variation start prefetching process, which is a part of the above-described effect control process (step S359), will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of prefetch processing at the start of sub-variation.

  In step S621, it is determined whether or not the advance notice is being executed by referring to a later-described advance notice flag. If the advance notice is being executed (if the advance notice flag provided in the RAM 408 is ON), step S621 is executed. The process advances to step S626, and if the advance notice is not being executed (if the advance notice flag is OFF), the process advances to step S622.

  In step S622, referring to information such as the type of special figure stop symbol received from the main control unit 300, the number of reserved memories in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 and the fluctuation time, the fluctuation time corresponding to the hold 2 has a specific fluctuation. It is determined whether or not the time (in this example, the fluctuation time is 13000 ms (normal reach) or more). If applicable, the process proceeds to step S623, and if not, the process proceeds to step S631. That is, in this example, when the number of special figure variable games held is 3 (when there are 2 hold, 1 hold, 0 hold), whether to give a notice is determined by lottery. When the number of reservations is other than 3, a notice is not given. Needless to say, the present invention is not limited to the reserved number of special figure variable games.

  In step S623, the above-mentioned notice execution lottery is performed. In step S624, if the result of the notice execution lottery is a win, the process proceeds to step S625.

  In step S625, 3 is set in the execution counter provided in the RAM 408. In step S626, 1 is subtracted from the execution number counter. In step S627, it is determined whether or not the updated execution number counter is other than 0. If it is not 0, the process proceeds to step S628. The process proceeds to S630.

  In step S628, it is determined whether or not the variation mode corresponding to the current variation display is reach. If so, the process proceeds to step S632, and if not, the process proceeds to step S629, and the reservation execution flag is set. After turning on, the process proceeds to step S631. In step S630, after the reservation execution flag is turned OFF, the process proceeds to step S631.

  In step S631, a notice command is output to the second sub-control unit 500. The second sub-control unit 500 that has received the command performs control of the movable body and the lamp in synchronization with a notice effect (details will be described later) controlled by the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S632, whether or not the pseudo-ream is triple, that is, the fluctuation time is 69000 ms (per pseudo-triple super reach A), 84000 ms (per pseudo-triple super reach B), 64000 ms (pseudo triple super-reach A). ), And 79000 ms (pseudo triple super reach B). And when applicable, it progresses to step S633, after performing the above-mentioned rewriting lottery, it progresses to step S631, and when it does not correspond, it progresses to step S633.

  Here, the “pseudo-run” refers to a change that derives a symbol combination that is out of place in a single fluctuation fluctuation, for example, and, for example, a pseudo-triple is out of a pattern in a single fluctuation display. This refers to the variation in which a combination is derived three times. For example, if it is configured to update one sub-symbol for each pseudo-variation, three sub-symbols will be updated during one-time variation display in the pseudo triple sequence, so the third variation Before the display is completed, there is a possibility that a sub-symbol combination that should originally be displayed in the third variation display is selected and displayed. For this reason, in step S632, in the case where the sub symbol combination corresponding to the third variation display is selected and displayed before the third variation display is completed, the sub symbol combination is rewritten and the lottery is performed. The combination is configured to be changed to a specific combination (for example, “!!!!”).

  <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, an initialization process is first executed in step S701. In this initialization processing, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S703, 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, if there is a new command in step S707, the effect data corresponding to this command is read from the ROM 506, and if the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  In step 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 to restore the original timer variable storage area. Remember. 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 FIGS. 18 and 19. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a notice effect according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of a change in sub-symbol combination.

  For example, when the main controller 300 detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 230 by a predetermined ball detection sensor in a state where the reserved memory number of the special figure 1 variable game is 2, the above special figure is used. In step S259 of the pre-reading process, it is determined that there has been a special figure 1 winning, and the processes after step S260 are performed. Specifically, the jackpot pre-determination is performed in step S260, and if the pre-determination result is a big hit, the symbol lottery is performed in step S261. However, the big hit symbol is determined as the special symbol A in the symbol lottery. In addition, in the notice effect described later, the notice symbol effect that determines the sub symbol combination based on the information pre-read in the special figure pre-reading process and the sub-character combination regardless of the information pre-read in the special figure pre-read process. Although there is a notice effect to be determined, the present invention is not limited to either one.

  Subsequently, in step S265, the main control unit 300 performs the above-described variation type lottery, determines the variation time (variation mode), and stores the variation time in the pre-read information storage area for special figure 1 as a current hold. In this example, the fluctuation type data table in FIG. 7 is referred to, and the fluctuation time (fluctuation mode) corresponding to special figure stop symbol = special figure A is determined by lottery. After that, the determined variation time (in this example, 45000 ms (per super reach A)) is associated with the current hold number (in this example, hold 2 of the three holds 2 to 0). It is stored (set) in the prefetch information storage area for FIG. In addition, in the command setting transmission process, the main control unit 300 provides the first sub-control unit 400 with information such as the type of special figure stop symbol, the number of reserved memories of special figure 1 and special figure 2, and the variation time Send the control command that contains it.

  On the other hand, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received this control command, in step S622 of the sub-variation start prefetching process, receives the type of special figure stop symbol received from the main control unit 300, special figure 1 and special figure 2 of FIG. It is determined whether or not the fluctuation time corresponding to the hold 2 is a specific fluctuation time (in this example, the fluctuation time is 13000 ms (normal reach) or more) by referring to information such as the number of reserved memories and the fluctuation time. In this case, the notice execution lottery is performed in step S623. In this example, the fluctuation time corresponding to the hold 2 is determined to be a specific fluctuation time, that is, 45000 ms (per Super Reach A), and the notice execution lottery is performed. . Subsequently, when the first sub-control unit 400 wins the notice execution lottery, the first sub-control unit 400 executes the process after step S625, thereby executing the notice effect described below.

  In other words, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative symbol display device 208 to display a variation display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold 0 (in this example, “decoration 2-decoration 5-decoration 0” corresponding to a loss). After performing (after one change), as shown in FIG. 5A, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, and in addition to the stop display of the decorative symbol, the result of the variation game is determined to be wrong (in this example, off) The sub-symbol combination is displayed based on. In this example, three sub-symbols are displayed in the order of “?” → “!” → “?” From the left side in the lower right of the decorative symbol display device 208, so that “?!? "Is displayed (corresponding to"?!? "Of" after 1 change "in FIG. 19).

  Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative symbol display device 208 to start the variation display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold 1 (after two variations), as shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 7B to 7C, separately from the display of the decorative symbols until the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed (in this example, “decoration 6-decoration 4—decoration 1” corresponding to the deviation). The sub-symbol combination is displayed based on the success / failure result (in this example, out of date) of the variable game.

  In this example, of the three sub-patterns “?”, “!”, And “?” Displayed in FIG. 5A, the sub-graphic that is displayed first on the left (display update is first). "?" Which is the old sub symbol) is changed to "!" Which is the sub symbol (display update is the second old sub symbol) that was displayed in the center second, and then displayed in the center second. "!", Which is the sub-design (the second oldest sub-design) that has been displayed, is the third sub-design (the sub-design whose third oldest display is updated) " ? " Also, “!? Hime” is displayed as a sub symbol combination by displaying “hime” as a new sub symbol to the right of the sub symbol combination. That is, the sub-pattern combination mode is changed from “?!?” To “!? Hime” (corresponding to “!? A” of “after 2 changes” in FIG. 19).

  Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative symbol display device 208 to start the variable symbol display corresponding to the hold 2 (after three variations), as shown in FIG. As shown in (d) to (e) of the figure, until the reach state (in this example, decoration 7-variable display-decoration 7), apart from the display of the decorative symbols, the success / failure result of this variable game (this In the example, the sub symbol combination is displayed based on the hit (special drawing A).

  In this example, among the three sub-symbols displayed in FIG. 5C, the display update is the oldest sub-symbol “!”, And the display update is the second oldest sub-symbol. After changing to “?”, “?”, Which is the second oldest sub-design, is changed to “princess”, which is the third oldest sub-design. Also, “? Hime” is displayed as a sub-pattern combination by displaying “hime” as a new sub-pattern to the right of the sub-pattern combination. That is, the sub-pattern combination mode is changed from “!? Hime” to “? Himehime” (corresponding to “? AA” in “3 state after change” in FIG. 19).

  Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative symbol display device 208, as shown in FIGS. 5F to 5G, to display the character image of the princess included in the sub-pattern combination “? After performing a reach effect indicating that the player is in the reach state, a decorative symbol stop display (in this example, a special display) (Combination of “decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7”) corresponding to FIG. The sub-pattern combination “AAA” in which three A (princesses) of the same pattern are aligned may be displayed in accordance with the stop display of the decorative pattern (a combination of “decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7”). The present invention is not limited to this. For example, sub- symbol combinations “A! A”, “AA?”, Etc., which are combinations of different symbols other than “AAA”, may be displayed.

  In FIG. 18, the sub-symbol combination is updated twice and two of the three symbols constituting the sub-symbol combination are changed. However, as described below, the sub-symbol combination is changed. It is preferable to update three times and change all three symbols constituting the sub-symbol combination. For example, FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a sub symbol combination table used when the sub symbol combination is updated three times.

  In this example, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative symbol display device 208 to stop and display the sub- symbol combination “???” in the variable game (third time) corresponding to the hold 2. It is configured to perform prefetching of the result of whether or not the (floating game) is successful. Then, in accordance with the result of the third variation game, the sub symbol combination to be displayed in the third variation display and stop display is determined.

  Specifically, as a result of pre-reading the success / failure result, if the success / failure result of the third variable game is a win, the item of “selection rate at hit” in the figure is referred to and a high probability (for example, 50 %)), Select a sub-pattern combination of “!!!!”, select a sub-pattern combination of “AAA” with a medium probability (for example, 30% probability), and low probability (for example, 15% probability). Then, the sub symbol combination shown in the item “3rd variation” in the figure is selected, and the sub symbol combination “AAA” is selected with a very low probability (for example, 5% probability). On the other hand, if the result of the third floating game is wrong, refer to the item “selection rate at the time of loss” in the figure, and the selection rate at hit = very low with a high probability (for example, 50% probability). Select a sub symbol combination corresponding to the probability or low probability, select a sub symbol combination corresponding to the probability of hit = medium probability at medium probability (for example, 30% probability), and extremely low probability (for example, 5%) Sub-symbol combination corresponding to the hit selection rate = high probability.

  For example, in the notice effect shown in FIG. 5B, when the decorative symbol display device 208 is used to stop and display the sub symbol combination “???”, the floating game corresponding to the hold 2 (third time) The example of the notice effect is shown in the case where the success / failure result of the variable game is pre-read and the success / failure result of the third variable game is a hit (special figure A) and the change time is 45000 ms (per super reach A).

  In this case, the first sub-control unit 400 starts displaying the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold 0 (after one variation), and then uses the decorative symbol display device 208 to add “AAA” after three variations. Then, after the sub-design combination “?! A” is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol display corresponding to the hold 1 is started to be changed (after two changes), and then the “! A?” , “! A!”, “! AB”, “! AA” any combination of sub symbols is stopped and displayed. However, when “AAA” after 3 changes are taken into account, “! AA” has priority. To stop display. Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 starts to display the variation of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold 2 (after three variations), and then uses the decorative symbol display device 208 to display the item “after three variations” in FIG. One of the sub symbol combinations shown in Fig. 2 is stopped and displayed. However, as explained with reference to Fig. 3A, if the result of the third variable game is a win, the sub symbol combination of "AAA" is the other It is configured to be selected with a higher probability than the sub symbol combination.

  In this way, in the case of the pre-reading notice, if the sub-pattern combination up to the target final change is determined, during the pre-reading notice, attention can be paid to the update of the sub-design in addition to the final change. You may be able to improve your interests. Such a pre-reading notice can be performed by a decorative symbol display device, a change in hold display, a lamp, a voice, or the like.

  The sub-symbol combination is not limited to the combination of the sub-symbol combination table shown in FIG. 20. For example, when the result of the third variation game is a win, “AAA”, “BBB” , “!!!!” may be selected (a combination in which the same type of sub-patterns are arranged). With such a configuration, the player's impression and attention to the sub-symbol combination can be made stronger, and the player's interest can be improved.

  Next, another example of the notice effect will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example of the notice effect using the sub-symbol combination table shown in FIG.

  In this example, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decoration symbol display device 208 to display the N (positive integer) -th decoration symbol variation display (in this example, “decoration 2-decoration 5- After the decoration 0 ") (after 1 change), as shown in FIG. 5A, the decoration symbol is stopped and the result of the variation game is determined (this is different from the stop display of this decoration symbol) In the example, the sub-symbol combination is displayed based on the deviation. In this example, three sub-symbols are displayed in the order of “?” → “!” → “?” From the left side in the lower right of the decorative symbol display device 208, so that “?!? Is displayed.

  Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative symbol display device 208 to start the (N + 1) th variation of the decorative symbol display (after two variations), as shown in FIG. As shown in (b) to (c), until the decorative symbol is stopped (in this example, “decoration 6-decoration 4-decoration 1” corresponding to the disengagement), A sub-symbol combination is displayed based on the result of the variation game (in this example, a loss). In this example, of the three sub-patterns “?”, “!”, And “?” Displayed in FIG. 5A, the sub-graphic that is displayed first on the left (display update is first). "?" Which is the old sub symbol) is changed to "!" Which is the sub symbol (display update is the second old sub symbol) that was displayed in the center second, and then displayed in the center second. "!", Which is the sub-design (the second oldest sub-design) that has been displayed, is the third sub-design (the sub-design whose third oldest display is updated) " ? " In addition, by displaying the new sub-design “dono” to the right of the sub-symbol combination, “!?-Dono” is displayed as the sub-symbol combination (the sub-composition after one change in FIG. 20B). Corresponds to symbol combination “?! A”).

  Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative symbol display device 208 to display the N + 2th decorative symbol variation display (in this example, “decoration 6 -Decoration 4-Decoration 2)) After starting (after 3 changes), as shown in (d) to (e) in FIG. The symbol combination is displayed. In this example, among the three sub-designs “!”, “?”, And “dono” displayed in (c) of the same figure, the sub-design that was first displayed on the left (display update is first). "!" Which is the old sub-symbol) is changed to "?" Which is the sub-symbol that was displayed second in the center (the second sub-symbol is the second oldest sub-symbol). “?”, Which is the sub-design (the sub-design whose display is the second oldest) that has been performed, is the sub-design (the sub-design whose display is the third oldest) that is displayed third. Change to "Tono". Also, by displaying the new sub-design “don” to the right of the sub- symbol combination, “? Is displayed (corresponding to the sub-pattern combination “! AA” after two fluctuations in FIG. 20B).

  Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative symbol display device 208 to start the N + 3th decorative symbol variation display, as shown in FIG. As shown in g), the sub-symbol combination is displayed separately from the decorative symbol display until reaching the reach state. In this example, among the three sub-symbols displayed in (e) of the same figure, “?”, Which is the first sub-design whose display is updated, is the sub-symbol whose display is the second oldest. After changing to “dono”, “dono”, which is the second oldest sub-design, is changed to “dono”, which is the third oldest sub-design. In addition, by displaying a new sub-design “dono” to the right of the sub-symbol combination, a “dono-dono” suggesting super reach B is displayed as a sub-symbol combination (FIG. 20B). ) Corresponding to the sub-pattern combination “AAA” after the 3 fluctuations).

  Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the decorative symbol display device 208 to display the sub- symbol combination “f” and “g” displayed in FIGS. After performing the reach effect indicating that the character is in the reach state using the character images of the palace included in the palace and other character images, the N + 3th decorative symbol stop display (in this example, a special figure) A combination of “decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7” corresponding to A) is performed.

  Thus, in this notice effect, as shown in FIG. 6A, after displaying the sub-design combination “?!?” At the N-th decoration stoppage of the decorative design, ), The sub-pattern combination of “!?” Is displayed in the (N + 1) th variation display and stop display, and the (N + 2) th variation display and stop display are performed as illustrated in FIGS. To display the sub-pattern combination of “? -Dono-den”, and display the sub-pattern combination of “to-no-dono” in the N + 3th variation display, so that the reach state is reached in the N + 2nd and N + 3th variation display. We are reporting.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when the start condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball is in the start area (for example, the first special figure start port 230, the second special figure start port 232). Start information (for example, random numbers such as special figure winning random numbers, design random numbers) is derived (for example, the counter value is obtained from the software random number counter as the random value, the counter value is obtained from the hardware random number counter) Starting information deriving means (for example, winning determination process) and winning / non-winning determining means (for example, big hit determination, small hit determination, etc.) based on the starting information (for example, FIG. 2) If the result of the related lottery process, special figure 1 related lottery process) and the success / failure determination result is a specific success / failure determination result (for example, a big hit or a win), the advantage to the player is the first. A first control state (for example, a normal state), which is an advantage (for example, a state where the variable winning opening 234 is closed and a game ball is difficult to enter the winning opening) is different from the first advantage. 2 in a second control state (for example, a state in which the variable prize opening 234 is open, a state in which the variable prize opening 234 is repeatedly opened and closed, an electric support state, etc.) Information stored in the control state storage area provided) (for example, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300, special figure state update processing, stored in the control state storage area provided in the RAM 308) And a symbol display that performs symbol variation stop display for displaying a symbol (for example, a special symbol or a decorative symbol) corresponding to the result of the determination of success / failure. hand (For example, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, the first sub-control unit 400) and a plurality of sub-designs different from the symbols to be stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. (For example,?,!, Princess character, Tono character) are variably displayed, and then the sub symbol display means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208, the second symbol display unit 208) for performing sub symbol variation stop display for stopping and displaying the sub symbol combination. 1 sub-control unit 400), wherein the sub-symbol display means stops displaying a plurality of sub-symbol combinations in response to a plurality of symbol variations performed by the symbol display means. The sub-design combination is displayed in a stopped state during the display of the plurality of symbols by the symbol display means. A game table characterized by being configured to be able to suggest information relating to the variable display of symbols (for example, whether or not a variable game is successful, whether there is a reach state) performed by the symbol display means when the symbol combination stops. is there.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to give interest to the sub-symbol combination in addition to the variation of the symbol, and the interest of the game may be improved. Even in a state in which the pre-reading notice is not performed, it may be possible to suggest game information by accidentally using a sub-symbol combination in accordance with the symbol variation.

  Further, the symbol is composed of a combination of symbols that stop at a plurality of symbol rows, and the symbol display means is a reach that stops a plurality of symbol rows at the same symbol when at least one symbol row is fluctuating. A state (for example, see FIG. 18 (e)) can be formed, and the sub-symbol display means performs the sub-symbol combination (for example, the sub-symbol combination in FIG. 18 (d)) before forming the reach state. “? Himehime”) may be stopped and displayed.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to suggest information after the formation of the reach of the change (the type of reach, whether or not, the level of reliability, etc.), and the interest of the game may be improved.

  Further, the sub-symbol display means may be configured to stop-display a sub-symbol combination obtained by updating one sub-symbol during one symbol change performed by the symbol display means.

  With such a configuration, each time the symbol changes, it is possible to give interest to the combination of sub-symbols, and the interest of the game may be improved.

  The sub-symbol combination may be updated from the oldest sub-symbol and displayed on the sub-symbol display means.

  With such a configuration, since the sub-symbols are regularly updated, it is possible to pay attention to changes after the update, and the interest of the game may be improved.

  Further, the sub-symbol combination may be updated based on information on the symbol variation display performed by the symbol display means.

  With such a configuration, the player is expected to combine the sub-symbols by updating the sub-symbols based on the type of reach such as the reach of high or low reliability based on the symbol variation. It may be possible to enhance the fun of the game.

  Further, the apparatus includes start information storage means (for example, pre-read information storage area for special figure 1 and pre-read information storage area for special figure 2) capable of storing the derived start information up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4), The number of symbol rows constituting the sub symbol combination may be equal to or less than the predetermined upper limit number.

  With such a configuration, a combination of sub-symbols (symbol sequence) can be configured with the number of suspensions below the upper limit number, so that an effect can be performed in association with the pre-reading effect, and the entertainment of the game may be improved. .

  Further, start information acquisition means for acquiring start information from the start information storage means, and start information for pre-reading start information stored in the start information storage means before the success / failure determination means makes a determination of success / failure Pre-reading means (for example, processing for acquiring a random number value in the big hit pre-determination in step S253 or special pre-determination in S255 of the special figure pre-reading process), and predetermined start information stored in the start information storage means Whether the appropriateness determination means derives the specific determination result based on the predetermined start information prefetched by the start information prefetching means before the correctness determination based on the determination is made by the correctness determination means Pre-determining means for pre-determining whether or not (for example, the lottery is determined by the big hit pre-determination in step S253 or the small hit pre-determination in S255 of the special figure prefetching process) Processing) and a prior notice for making a prior notice that the validity determination means derives the specific validity determination result based on the prior determination result, rather than the validity determination means performing the validity determination. Pre-notification means for performing before, wherein the prior notice means determines the sub-symbol combination until the symbol change display corresponding to the prior determination result based on the result of the prior determination. May be.

  With such a configuration, in the case of a pre-reading notice, the sub-pattern combination up to the target final change is determined. is there.

  Further, the symbol display means can execute a plurality of types of reach effects having different degrees of reliability, and may be configured to suggest a type of reach effect by a predetermined sub-pattern combination (for example, FIG. 13). AAA (Super Reach A (reliability increased) and Super Reach A (reliability greatly increased)).

  With such a configuration, since it is possible to suggest the type of reach, it may be possible to pay more attention to the combination of sub-designs.

  Further, the plurality of types of reach effects are reach effects in which different characters (for example, two kinds of characters, Tono and Samurai in FIG. 21) appear, and the sub-design is the character (for example, FIG. In (g), when the same character is derived as the predetermined sub-design combination, a reach effect in which the character appears may be executed. In addition, there are a plurality of reach effects corresponding to one character, and the same character has sub-patterns with different actions (appearance), and the combination thereof can indicate which reach effect among a plurality of reach corresponding to one character. You may comprise.

  With such a configuration, the player may be able to recognize that the sub-symbol is clearly different from the symbol, and that the big hit is not confirmed even if there are three sub-symbols.

  Further, the number of sub symbols constituting the sub symbol combination may be constant. With such a configuration, there is a notice to change the hold display, but the number of hold displays changes depending on the winning of the game ball, but the number of sub-designs of the present application is constant, so the display changes In addition, there may be a case where the player can be impressed with a notice as a combination.

  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 advance notice means has the same number of symbol sequences (for example, 3) constituting the sub-symbol combination and the number of times until the symbol change display corresponding to the preliminary determination result (for example, 3 variations). The prior notice notification may be performed from the symbol variation display. With such a configuration, it is possible to match the final variation of the prefetching with the final form of the advance notice in one update per variation, and to improve the interest of the player.

  Further, the symbol display means and the sub symbol display means may be the same display means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208). With such a configuration, since the symbol and the sub symbol are correlated, there is a case where the player can be easily informed by performing the presentation with the same display means.

  Further, after the big hit, the sub symbol combination may be reset after the specific reach (super reach) is completed (an initial value sub symbol combination (for example, “??!”) Is displayed). With such a configuration, it may be possible to emphasize the relevance between the symbol variation returned to the default and the sub-symbol combination by returning to the default at a predetermined opportunity.

  In addition, as described above, the notification of the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure variable game is the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning to the second special figure starting port 232, and the winning to the first special figure starting port 230 is the winning. Although it is configured to be performed in preference to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the game ball of the special figure 2 (related to the priority pattern) during the pre-reading notice of the special figure 1 (related to the non-priority pattern). If there is a win, the sub-symbol may not be updated (the same sub-symbol combination as the previous time is displayed). With such a configuration, it may be possible to match the final variation of the prefetch notice and the sub-symbol information.

  In addition, the symbol display means can execute a pseudo variation (pseudo sequence) for deriving a symbol combination that becomes out of order a plurality of times, and one sub symbol may be updated for each pseudo variation. With such a configuration, there is a case where a pseudo-run can be notified in the same way as a pre-reading notice (if the pseudo-triple, 3 sub-designs can be updated only by the change).

  In addition, “preliminary notice (pre-read notice)” is not limited to the notice by the decorative symbol display device, for example, change of hold display, display (tutorial production that displays a flash after 3 changes), lamp, sound notification, etc. You may also make a notice. With this configuration, the sub-symbol notice is updated once per change other than at the time of the prefetch notice, so it is difficult to recognize whether the prefetch notice is in progress. By combining, it may be possible to notify particularly expected fluctuations.

  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.

  In addition, the gaming table according to the present invention has a plurality of reels 1002 which are provided with a plurality of kinds of symbols and are driven to rotate, a start lever 1004 for instructing rotation of the reels, and a reel shown in FIG. Correspondingly provided stop buttons 1006 for individually stopping the rotation of the reels, lottery means for determining whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of winning combinations is won by lottery (winning prize internal lottery), and lottery results of the lottery means The combination of symbols displayed by the reel stop control means (reel stop control process) that performs stop control related to the stop of the rotation of the reel based on the reel and the reels stopped based on the lottery result of the lottery means Correspondingly, a determination means (winning determination process) for determining whether or not the symbol combination is predetermined, and when the symbol stop mode is a predetermined winning mode, a predetermined winning mode In addition to the payout control means (medal payout process 1008) for performing the game medium payout process for paying out the corresponding game medium, the effect means 1010 for executing the effect based on the lottery result of the lottery means, A launching device 1014 that launches a ball into a predetermined game area 1012, a winning opening 1016 configured to be able to enter a ball launched from the launching device, and a detection unit 1018 that detects a ball that has entered the winning opening 1016 , A payout means 1020 for paying out a ball when the detection means 1018 detects a ball, a variable display device 1022 for variably displaying a predetermined symbol (identification information), and a shutter movable to a position for shielding the variable display device 1022 1024 and a movable body 1026 that operates in a predetermined operation mode, and the variable display device 1022 is designed to be triggered by a game ball entering a winning opening and winning. It is also suitable for a slot machine 1000 "that is an effect device 1010 that produces a game by stopping and displaying after the change.

  For example, the display of the sub-symbol combination described above may be used for the effect of informing the type of bonus represented by the big bonus or regular bonus that the internal winning combination is not derived in the game and carries the winning combination flag. Good. Specifically, for each game, the sub-design can be updated once in the variable display device 1022 and used for the effect of notifying the type of bonus through several games. In recent slot machines, there are a wide variety of bonus types, and it may take multiple games to derive a combination corresponding to the bonus actually won on the reel from the internally won game. This configuration can be suitably employed.

  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 (10)

Starting information deriving means for deriving starting information when the starting condition is satisfied;
Correct / incorrect determination means for determining correct / incorrect based on the starting information;
In a 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 in which the advantage with respect to the player is the first advantage. Control state transition means for transitioning the control state to the second control state,
A symbol display means for performing symbol variation stop display for displaying a symbol corresponding to the result of the determination of success or failure after displaying a plurality of symbols in a variable manner;
And a sub-symbol display means for displaying a sub-pattern variation stop display for stopping and displaying a sub-pattern combination after a plurality of sub-designs different from the symbols to be stopped and displayed on the symbol display means are displayed. And
The sub-symbol display means is configured to be capable of stopping and displaying a plurality of sub-symbol combinations in response to a plurality of symbol variations performed by the symbol display means, and the symbol display means is configured to display the plurality of symbols. During the variable display, the sub symbol combination is stopped and displayed.
A game table configured to be able to suggest information related to a variable display of symbols performed by the symbol display means when the sub symbol combination is stopped by the sub symbol combination displayed in a stopped state. The game stand according to claim 1,
The symbol display means can form a reach state,
The game board characterized in that the sub-symbol display means stops and displays the sub-symbol combination before forming the reach state. The game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
The gaming machine characterized in that the sub-symbol display means stops and displays a sub-symbol combination obtained by updating one sub-symbol during one symbol change performed by the symbol display means. The game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The game table, wherein the sub-symbol combination is updated from the old sub-design and is displayed on the sub-symbol display means. It is a game stand in any one of Claims 1-4,
A gaming table, characterized in that the sub-symbol combination is updated based on information of the symbol variation display performed by the symbol display means. It is a game stand in any one of Claims 1-5,
Starting information storage means capable of storing the derived starting information up to a predetermined upper limit number,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the number of symbol rows constituting the sub symbol combination is equal to or less than the predetermined upper limit number. The game stand according to claim 6,
Starting information acquisition means for acquiring starting information from the starting information storage means;
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;
Corresponding based on the predetermined start information pre-read by the start information pre-reading means before the correct / incorrect determination based on the predetermined start information stored in the start information storage means is performed by the correct / incorrect determination means. A pre-determination unit that pre-determines whether or not the non-determination unit derives the specific determination result;
Based on the prior determination result, prior notification that the prior determination notification is made prior to the determination of whether the success / failure determination means determines whether or not the determination result is to be derived in advance. A notice means,
The gaming machine characterized in that the prior notice means determines the sub-symbol combination until the symbol change display corresponding to the prior determination result based on the result of the prior determination. It is a game stand in any one of Claims 1-7,
The game table characterized in that the symbol display means can execute a plurality of types of reach effects having different reliability levels, and can indicate the type of reach effect by a predetermined sub-symbol combination. The game table according to claim 8,
The multiple types of reach effects are reach effects in which different characters appear,
The sub-design is configured to include the character, and when the same character is derived as the predetermined sub-design combination, a reach effect in which the character appears is executed. A game table according to claim 1,
A gaming machine characterized in that the number of sub symbols constituting the sub symbol combination is constant.