JP2012075698A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for enhancing excitement and enjoyment of a player.SOLUTION: The game machine has a plurality of profits to be given during a special game state, while including a notification-performance execution means for executing a profit-amount-notification performance for notifying a player about the amount of the profits and a game-state-notification performance for notifying the player about the game state after the special game state is terminated. Further, the game-state-notification performance can be executed before the execution of the profit-amount-notification performance.

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 consoles, a wide variety of game characteristics have been provided to the market. For example, in order to increase the interest of the player, a game with a probability variation function or a different amount of profit obtained at the time of big hit A stand has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-200302 A

  However, in the conventional game stand, there is a risk that the game performance becomes complicated against the contrivance, and the interest of the game may be reduced.

  The present invention has been made to solve such conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game table that can enhance the interest of the game.

  According to the present invention, when a predetermined success / failure determination condition is satisfied, an appropriateness determination means for determining whether or not the result is correct, and when the result of the determination of success / failure is a specific determination result, the advantage to the player from the normal state is advantageous. Control state transition that shifts the control state between the special game state and the specific game state in which the advantage with respect to the player after the special game state ends is more advantageous than the normal state and the advantage differs from the special game state And a plurality of profit amounts given during the special gaming state, a profit amount notification effect for notifying the magnitude of the profit amount, and a game after the end of the special gaming state. A notification effect executing means capable of executing a gaming state notification effect for notifying the state is provided, and the notification effect executing means is configured to be able to execute the gaming state notification effect before execution of the profit amount notification effect. A gaming table, characterized in that the.

  According to the game stand according to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

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. It is the figure which showed the combination of the number of rounds of a big hit game, and the probability variation design, non-probability variation design, probability variation ratio, and decoration design corresponding to the said number of rounds. 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 drawing 2 related lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure 1 related lottery process. It is the figure which showed an example of the table for a decoration design determination. (A) It is an example of the data table which linked | related and memorize | stored the kind of special figure, and the round number which starts an effect. (B) It is an example of the table for drawing lottery whether it announces that it is a probable change during a big hit, or makes a game state secret after the big hit. (C) It is an example of a table for drawing whether or not to announce a certain change in a round determined using the effect lottery table 1. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU of a 1st sub control part performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of a 1st sub control part. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of a 1st sub control part. (D) It is a flowchart of the image control process of a 1st sub control part. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the sub control at the time of a fluctuation | variation start. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of sub control at the time of big hit. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of sub control at the time of big hit. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of sub control at the time of big hit. (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 typically the time chart of multiple types of 16R big hit games. It is the figure which showed typically the time chart of 16R big hit game which concerns on a modification. It is the figure which showed an example of the production | presentation during a big hit game. It is a front view of a slot machine.

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

  <Overall configuration>

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

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

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

  The main body 104 is 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. This 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, and the special figure display device stops the big hit symbol when the special figure variable game is won. 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. 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.

  Further, 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.

  23A shows 23 types of special figures from “Special figure A” to “Special figure W” as stop symbol forms in the symbol fluctuation 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-colored portion indicates the location of the segment.

  “Special Figure A” is a 16-round (16R) special jackpot symbol, and “Special Figure B to Special Figure E” are 16R jackpot symbols, both of which play a 16R jackpot game. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, determination of whether or not a big hit in the special figure variable game is made by lottery of hardware random numbers, and determination of whether or not a special big hit is made by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is the difference in whether the probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state having a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state (or a probability variation state), and a state having a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state (a non-probability variation state). In addition, after the special jackpot game ends and after the jackpot game ends, the state shifts to a shorter time 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 16R special jackpot symbol, is a high probability state of special figure high probability, and “Special Figure B to Special Figure E”, which is a 16R jackpot symbol, is a special figure low probability high figure probability state. It is. These “special drawings A to E” are given to the player in comparison with 12R special big hit (or big hit), 8R special big hit (or big hit), 4R special big hit (or big hit), and 2R special big hit, which will be described later. It is a design where the profit amount becomes a relatively large profit amount.

  “Special Figure F to Special Figure G” are 12 round (12R) special jackpot symbols, and “Special Figure H to Special Figure J” are 12R jackpot symbols, both of which play 12R jackpot games. These “Special Figure F to Special Figure J” have a relatively small profit amount for the player as compared to the 16R special jackpot (or jackpot), but the 8R special jackpot (or jackpot) described later. The 4R special jackpot (or big jackpot) is a symbol in which the profit amount given to the player is relatively large compared to the 2R special jackpot.

  “Special Figure K to Special Figure M” is an 8-round (8R) special jackpot symbol, and “Special Figure N to Special Figure O” is an 8R jackpot symbol, both of which play an 8R jackpot game. These “Special Figure K to Special Figure O” have a relatively small profit amount to be given to the player compared to the 16R special jackpot (or jackpot) and 12R special jackpot (or jackpot), but will be described later. This is a design in which the amount of profit given to the player is a relatively large amount of profit compared to the 4R special jackpot (or jackpot) and 2R special jackpot.

  “Special Figure P to Special Figure S” is a 4-round (4R) special jackpot symbol, and “Special Figure T” is a 4R jackpot symbol, both of which play 4R jackpot game. These “special charts P to T” are relatively more profitable to the player than the 16R special jackpot (or jackpot), 12R special jackpot (or jackpot), and 8R special jackpot (or jackpot). Although it is a small profit amount, the profit amount given to the player is a relatively large profit amount compared to the 2R special jackpot described later.

  "Special figure U" is a 2 round (2R) special jackpot symbol, and a 2R jackpot game is played. This “special figure U” has a profit amount given to the player as compared with 16R special big hit (or big hit), 12R special big hit (or big hit), 8R special big hit (or big hit), and 4R special big hit (or big hit). This is a relatively small profit.

  “Special figure V” is the first off-line symbol, and “Special figure W” is the second off-line symbol, 16R special big hit (or big hit), 12R special big hit (or big hit), 8R special big hit (or big hit), The 4R special jackpot (or jackpot) is a symbol in which the profit amount given to the player is relatively small compared to the 2R special jackpot.

  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.

  When any of the special jackpots (or jackpots) of 4R, 8R, 12R, and 16R is notified, a symbol combination in which three same decorative symbols are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c (in this example, the same jackpot) "Decoration 1 -Decoration 1 -Decoration 1", "Decoration 2 -Decoration 2 -Decoration 2", etc.) shown in the figure are stopped and displayed. Further, when notifying 16R special big hit (or big hit), the combination of symbols in which three of the same odd number of decorative symbols are arranged (in this example, “decoration 3-decoration 3-decoration 3”) is stopped and displayed. When the 16R special jackpot is notified, the symbol combination (in this example, “decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7”) in which three of the same odd number of ornamental symbols are arranged is stopped and displayed. When notifying 2R special jackpot, the symbol combination of “decoration 3—decoration 5—decoration 7” is stopped and displayed.

  In other words, in this embodiment, the symbol combination of “decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7” and “decoration 3-decoration 5-decoration 7” has a special jackpot of 16R or a special jackpot of 2R, that is, both are special jackpots. It is a big hit (probability change confirmed). For this reason, when these symbol combinations are displayed in a stopped state, there is no need to worry about whether the game will be probable or non-probable during the big hit game, and the game will be given a margin by concentrating only on gaining profits from the big hit game. Can proceed. In this embodiment, the symbol combination “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3” has a special jackpot (or jackpot) of 16R, that is, the profit amount that the player can obtain in the jackpot game with the largest number of rounds. Indicates the maximum potential. For this reason, when this symbol combination is displayed in a stopped state, there is no need to worry about the profits that can be obtained from the jackpot game. Can proceed.

  On the other hand, when notifying the first deviation of “Special Figure V” and the second deviation of “Special Figure W”, the symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 5B are 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>

  Although not shown in the figure, the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 has a big hit in which the type of special drawing lottery (whether there is a special drawing change) stored in the control state storage area provided in the RAM 308 and lottery data are associated with each other. A determination table is stored in advance.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines whether the special figure variable game is won (big hit) based on the jackpot determination table and information on the type of special figure lottery state (probability change or non-probability change), or is wrong ( Determination, that is, jackpot determination. Note that the special drawing lottery status information includes information indicating a low probability state (non-probability change) that determines that the special figure variation game is won with a predetermined low probability (for example, 162/65536), and a high probability higher than the low probability. (For example, 1638/65536) includes information (probability change) indicating a high probability state in which the special figure variation game is determined to be winning.

  Specifically, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines that the special figure winning random number value is within a predetermined numerical range, determines that the special figure variable game is won (big hit), and wins the big hit provided in the RAM 308. Information indicating that it is a big hit in the flag storage area is set (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 acquired special figure winning random number value is a numerical value outside the predetermined numerical range, it is determined that the special figure variable game has fallen and information indicating that the big hit flag storage area is out of place is set. (Hereinafter, setting the information of deviation in the storage area of the big hit flag is referred to as “setting the big hit flag off”).

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses a data table (not shown) and a random value to determine the special drawing lottery state (high probability state) when it is determined that the winning (big hit) is determined in the above jackpot determination diagram. ) Or non-probability change (low probability state), that is, a probability change determination.

  Specifically, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines that the special drawing lottery state is a probable change (high probability state) when the acquired random number value is within a predetermined numerical range, and is provided in the RAM 308. Information indicating probability change is set in the storage area of the probability variation flag (hereinafter, setting the information of probability change in the storage region of the special figure probability variation flag is referred to as “setting the special figure probability variation flag on”) ). On the other hand, if the acquired random number value is a numerical value outside the predetermined numerical range, the special drawing lottery state is determined as non-probable change (low probability state), and the above-described special figure probability variation flag storage area is determined as non-probable change. (Hereinafter, setting the non-probability variable information in the storage area of the special figure probability variation flag is referred to as “setting the special figure probability variation flag off”).

  <Special figure determination table>

  Although not shown, the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores in advance a special figure determination table in which the above special figure types (special figures A to U) are associated with the lottery data. The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines the type of special figure based on the special figure determination table and the acquired special figure determination random number when it is determined that the winning combination (big hit) is determined in the above jackpot determination. A special figure type lottery to be determined is performed.

  Specifically, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 selects a special figure type corresponding to the numerical value range of the acquired special figure determination random value. When the numerical value range to be obtained is 0 to 209 and the numerical value range of the special figure determination random value is 0 to 9, special figure A is selected, and the numerical value range of the special figure determination random value is 10 to 19. In this case, the special figure B is selected, and thereafter, the special figure C to the special figure T are selected in the same manner while changing the numerical value range by 10. When the numerical value range of the special figure determination random value is 200 to 209, Select special figure U. Therefore, in this embodiment, the probability that each of the special maps A to U is selected in the special map type lottery is the same at 10/210. The probability may be changed according to the type of special figure.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a combination of the number of rounds of the jackpot game and the probability variation symbol, the non-probability variation symbol, the probability variation ratio, and the decoration symbol corresponding to the number of rounds.

  For example, the number of rounds of jackpot game is 2R only when the above-mentioned 2R special jackpot symbol, special figure U, is selected, so the probability variation symbol is U (special symbol U) and the non-probability variation symbol is applicable. None, the probability variation rate is 100%, and the combination of decorative symbols is only the above-mentioned “decoration 3-decoration 5-decoration 7”.

  In addition, the number of rounds of the jackpot game is 4R when the above-mentioned 4R special jackpot symbol, special figure P to special figure S, is selected, or the above-mentioned 4R jackpot symbol, special figure T, is selected. The probability variation pattern is P (Special Figure P), Q (Special Figure Q), R (Special Figure R), S (Special Figure S), and the Non-Probability Variation Design is T (Special Figure T). The ratio is 80% (= 4/5), and the combination of decorative symbols is a pattern with three identical decorative symbols, except for “decoration 3-decoration 3-decoration 3” and “decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7”. It becomes a combination (a set of three).

  In addition, the number of rounds of the jackpot game is 8R when the above-mentioned 8R special jackpot symbol, special figure K to special figure M is selected, or the above-mentioned 8R jackpot symbol special figure N to special figure. Since it is only when O is selected, the probability variation symbols are K (special symbol K), L (special symbol L), M (special symbol M), and the non-probability variation symbol is N (special symbol N), O (special symbol). O), the probability variation ratio is 60% (= 3/5), and the combination of decorative symbols is 3 for the same decorative symbols except for “decoration 3-decoration 3-decoration 3” and “decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7”. It becomes a lined up symbol combination (a set of three).

  Also, the number of rounds of the jackpot game is 12R when the above-mentioned 12R special jackpot symbol F-G is selected, or the above-mentioned 12R jackpot symbol H-Special chart. Since only J is selected, the probability variation symbol is F (Special Diagram F), G (Special Diagram G), and the Non-Probability Variation Symbol is H (Special Diagram H), I (Special Diagram I), J (Special Diagram). J), the probability variation rate is 40% (= 2/5), and the combination of decorative symbols is 3 for the same decorative symbols except for “decoration 3-decoration 3-decoration 3” and “decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7”. It becomes a lined up symbol combination (a set of three).

  The number of rounds of the big hit game is 16R when the special figure A which is the above 16R special big hit symbol is selected or the special figure B to the special figure E which are the above 16R big hit symbols are selected. The probability variation pattern is A (Special Figure A), the non-probability variation pattern is B (Special Figure B), C (Special Figure C), D (Special Figure J), E (Special Figure E), Probability The ratio is 20% (= 1/5), and the combination of the decorative symbols is a symbol combination (a set of three) in which three identical decorative symbols are arranged.

  <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 reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is stored in the special counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318. (Special figure winning random value) and a value from the random counter for generating the special figure 1 random value as a special figure 1 random value and storing it in the corresponding random value storage area. When a winning is made to the second special figure starting port 232 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is sent from the winning counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318 to the special figure 2 winning random number value. (Special figure winning random value) and a value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 2 random value as a special figure 2 random value and storing it in the corresponding random value storage area. If there is a win at the general figure starting port 228 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is obtained as a normal figure winning random number value from the random number counter for generating the normal figure winning random number value. Store in the corresponding random value storage area. When there is a winning at the variable winning opening 234, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 234 is stored in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, 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.

  Also, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the special figure 2 variable display time has passed (the timing when the special figure 2 display symbol update timer value has changed from 1 to 0), it is selected by the above special figure type lottery. The 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is controlled to be turned on / off so that the special figure 2 stop display is in progress in the setting area of the RAM 308. Do. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 has a 16R special big hit (or big hit), 12R special big hit (or big hit), 8R special big hit (or big hit), 4R special big hit (or big hit), 2R special big hit (or big hit). One of the symbols of the big hit, the first off, and the second off 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.

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the opening / closing control of the door member is repeated a predetermined number of times (16 rounds, 12 rounds, 8 rounds, 4 rounds, or 2 rounds in this embodiment), An effect waiting time provided in the RAM 308 for setting a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period for displaying an image for notifying the player that the jackpot by the decorative symbol display device 208 is ended. Information indicating the effect standby period is set in the storage area of the management timer. Also, if the normal probability fluctuation flag is set to ON, at the same time as the end of the big hit 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 big hit game. This is because if the game is in a high probability state during a big hit game, a large number of games will be placed in the second special figure starting port 232 until a predetermined number of game balls are entered during the big win game. There is a problem that a ball enters and the number of game balls that can be acquired during a big hit increases, resulting in an increase in euphoria. This is to solve this problem.

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

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

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

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

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

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off in the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, the command data includes information such as 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, and the like. In the case of the symbol variation stop command, the value of the 15R jackpot flag, the 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, and the like 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 value of the 15R big hit flag or 2R big hit flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the special figure 1 related lottery process, and the special figure 2 related are stored in the RAM 308 as command data. Information indicating the timer number selected in the lottery process, the number of the 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 big hit flag, the value of the 2R big hit flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data. In the winning effect setting transmission process described above, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the 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).

  Further, when the notice flag 1 is set to ON in the special figure prefetching process in step S224, the type of the special figure stop symbol, the number of the first special figure variable game being held, the number of prefetching notice possible times 1, etc. Is set to transmit the prefetch execution command including the information, and when the notice flag 2 is set to ON in the special figure prefetch process in step S224, the type of the special figure stop symbol, the second A setting is made to transmit a prefetch execution command including information such as the number of special figure floating games held and the number of prefetch notices possible 2.

  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 control part main process. 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 drawing 2 related lottery processing>

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

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

  In step S283, it is determined whether the above-mentioned special figure probability variation flag is ON or OFF. If the special figure probability variation flag is ON, in step S284, the lottery data (high probability) for the above-mentioned jackpot determination table is used. (Lottery data set so as to win a big win) is used to make a big hit determination (a big hit determination). On the other hand, when the special figure probability variation flag is OFF, in step S285, using the lottery data for non-probability change in the above jackpot determination table (lottery data set to win the jackpot with a low probability) Make a decision.

  In step S286, it is determined whether or not the big hit determination result is a big win. If yes, the process proceeds to step S287, and if not, the process proceeds to step S288. In step S287, the special figure type lottery is performed to determine a special figure (in this example, any of special figures A to U), and then the process proceeds to step S289. In step S288, after a missing symbol (in this example, special figure V or special figure W) is determined, the process proceeds to step S289. In step S289, after determining the fluctuation display time of the special figure based on the special figure determined in steps S286 to S288, the process ends.

  <Special drawing 1 related lottery processing>

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

  In the special figure 1 related lottery process, the lottery process related to special figure 1 is performed. Of the above special figure 2 related lottery processes, the second special figure variable game is changed to the first special figure variable game, and the special figure 2 is changed. Since the processing is the same as that shown in FIG. 1, 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.

  <Decoration table determination table>

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a decorative symbol determination table. The ROM 406 of the first sub-control unit 400 stores in advance a decorative symbol determination table that associates the above-mentioned special symbol types with the decorative symbol combination types.

  When receiving the symbol variation start command from the main control unit 300, the basic circuit 402 of the first sub-control unit 400 receives the decoration symbol determination table and the main control unit 300 in the variation start sub-control to be described later. The decorative symbol lottery for determining the decorative symbol combination is performed based on the special symbol information and the acquired decorative symbol determining random number. For example, when the special figure received from the main control unit 300 is a special figure U (2R special jackpot), 357 (decoration 3-decoration 5- Decorative design combination of decoration 7) is selected.

  Further, when the special figure received from the main control unit 300 is the special figure T (4R big hit), the lottery data corresponding to the item “4R uncertain change” is used, and the probability is 16/100 (decoration 0). -Decoration 0-Decoration design combination of decoration 0) is selected, 111 (decoration 1-decoration 1-decoration combination of decoration 1) is selected with a probability of 7/100, and 222 (decoration 2) with a probability of 16/100 -Decoration 2-decoration 2 decoration symbol combination) is selected with a probability of 16/100, 444 (decoration 4-decoration 4-decoration 4 decoration symbol combination) is selected, and 555 (decoration 5) with a probability of 7/100. -Decoration 5-decoration 5 decoration symbol combination) is selected, 666 (decoration 6-decoration 6-decoration 6 decoration symbol combination) is selected with a probability of 16/100, and 888 (decoration 8) with a probability of 16/100. -Decoration 8-Decorative drawing of decoration 8 Combination) and selects the 999 (decorative symbol combination decoration 9- decoration 9- decoration 9) with a probability of 6/100.

  Further, when the special figure received from the main control unit 300 is special figure P to special figure S (4R special big hit), the lottery data corresponding to the item of “4R probability change” is used as compared to the case of 4R big big hit. 000 (decoration 0-decoration 0-decoration 0 decoration symbol combination) is selected with a low probability of 10/100, and 111 (decoration 1-decoration 1-decoration 1 of ornament 1 is higher than the case of 4R big hit. Decorative symbol combination) is selected, and 222 (decoration 2-decoration 2-decoration 2 decoration symbol combination) is selected with a probability of 10/100 lower than that in the case of 4R big hit, and 10/100 lower than in the case of 4R big hit. 444 (decoration 4-decoration 4-decoration 4 decoration symbol combination) is selected with a probability of 555 (decoration 5-decoration 5-decoration 5 decoration symbol combination) with a higher probability of 17/100 than in the case of 4R jackpot choose 666 (decoration 6-decoration 6-decoration 6 decoration pattern combination) is selected with a probability of 10/100 lower than that of 4R jackpot, and 888 (decoration 8) with a probability of 10/100 lower than that of 4R jackpot. -Decoration 8-Decoration design combination of decoration 8) is selected, and 999 (decoration 9-decoration 9-decoration design combination of decoration 9) is selected with a higher probability of 16/100 than in the case of 4R big hit. That is, the probability variation has a higher probability of selecting a symbol combination having three identical odd decorative symbols than the probability of selecting a symbol combination having three equal even decorative symbols, compared to a non-probable variation. ing. The same applies to 8R, 12R, and 16R.

  <Direction lottery table 1>

  The effect lottery table 1 shown in FIG. 12A is an example of a data table in which a special figure type and a round in which an effect starts are stored in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 402 of the first sub-control unit 400 determines a round for starting the production based on the production lottery table 1, the special drawing information received from the main control unit 300, and a predetermined random number value.

  For example, when the type of special figure is 4R (special figure P to special figure T), 3R is selected with a probability of 100/100 regardless of the random value. Further, when the type of special figure is 8R (special figure K to special figure O), 3R is selected with a probability of 60/100, and 3R and 7R are selected with a probability of 40/100. In this way, if the round in which the production starts (the round that triggers the production) is stored in advance as a table, the round in which the production starts can be easily changed, and variations in production can be easily performed. Can be increased.

  <Direction lottery table 2>

  The effect lottery table 2 shown in FIG. 12 (b) is a table for lottery of whether the game state after the big hit ends is to be noticed during the big hit or whether the gaming state after the big hit ends is set as a concealed state. It is an example.

  Whether the basic circuit 402 of the first sub-control unit 400 notifies the jackpot that the gaming state after the big hit ends is probable based on the effect lottery table 2 and a predetermined random number value (winning), or the big hit A primary lottery is performed to determine whether or not the gaming state after the game is to be concealed (unauthorized). In this example, the probability that the gaming state after the big hit ends is probable with a probability of 90/100 is announced during the big hit, and the gaming state after the big hit ends is set to a secret state with a probability of 10/100.

  <Direction lottery table 3>

  The effect lottery table 3 shown in FIG. 12C is an example of a table for lottery of whether or not to announce a certain change in a round determined using the effect lottery table 1.

  The basic circuit 402 of the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not to announce the probability change in the round determined using the effect lottery table 1 based on the effect lottery table 3 and a predetermined random number value. Make a lottery. In this example, two types of table F and table G are prepared as the production lottery table 3. If the above-mentioned primary lottery is a win, the probability is always changed during the big hit game with a probability of 40/100. If there is a table F that announces that the game state is concealed after the jackpot ends with a probability of 60/100, and the above-mentioned primary lottery is unsuccessful, the probability of 100/100 will be after the jackpot ends The table G that does not notify that the gaming state of the game is surely changed is selected.

  <Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>

  The process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of the strobe interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 6C is a flowchart of the timer variable update interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the first sub control unit 400.

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

  In step S353, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S355.

  In step S355, 0 is assigned to the timer variable. In step S357, command processing is performed. The CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command has been received from the main control unit 300.

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

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

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

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

  In step S371, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in S359, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to S303.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S401 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

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

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

  In step S503 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, a control command is transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 set in step S319, an effect random number value is updated, and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

  <Sub control at the start of fluctuation>

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

  In step S621, when a symbol variation start command is included in the above-described unprocessed command, the type of special symbol that is a parameter of the symbol variation start command is acquired, and the acquired special symbol is a jackpot symbol (in this embodiment, It is determined whether or not any of the special drawings A to U). When it corresponds, it progresses to step S622, the above-mentioned decoration symbol lottery is performed, and a decoration symbol combination is determined. On the other hand, if not applicable, the process proceeds to step S623 to determine a decorative symbol combination corresponding to reach or loss. In step S624, the process ends after various notices are determined.

  <Sub control at the start of jackpot>

  Next, the big hit start sub-control, 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 the sub-control at the start of jackpot.

  In step S641, when the jackpot start command is included in the above-described unprocessed command, the process proceeds to step S642 to perform subsequent processing. In step S642, whether or not the decoration symbol combination determined in the above-described decoration symbol lottery is other than 357 (decoration 3-decoration 5-decoration 7) and 777 (decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7) (other than the certainty change confirmation). It is determined whether or not there is, and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S644, and if not, the process proceeds to step S643.

  In step S643, the probability change notification effect execution flag provided in the RAM 408 is set to OFF, and the process ends. In step S644, the probability change notification effect execution flag is set to ON, and then the process proceeds to step S645.

  In step S645, based on the production lottery table 1, the special drawing information received from the main control unit 300, and a predetermined random value, a round (production execution opportunity) for starting production is determined.

  In step S646, it is determined whether or not the special figure is a probability variation (in this embodiment, a 16R probability variation, a 12R probability variation, an 8R probability variation, a 4R probability variation). If it is a probability variation, the process proceeds to step S647. The process proceeds to S650. In step S647, the above-described primary lottery is executed, and if the primary lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S649 to set the table F of the effect lottery table, and if the primary lottery is not successful, the process proceeds to step S650. The table G of the production lottery table is set.

  In step S651, if the above-described unprocessed command includes a round designation command indicating the start of each round of the jackpot game, the process proceeds to step S652 to perform subsequent processing. In step S652, it is determined whether or not the newly started round is a profit amount notification round (in this embodiment, 4R, 8R, 12R). After performing the profit amount notification effect (details will be described later), the process returns to step S651. On the other hand, if the profit amount notification round is not applicable, the process proceeds to step S654.

  In step S654, it is determined whether or not the newly started round is the final round of the jackpot game. If the round corresponds to the final round, the process proceeds to step S662. If not, the process proceeds to step S655. In step S655, it is determined whether or not it is the round of the performance execution trigger determined in step S645. If the round corresponds to the stage of the performance execution trigger, the process proceeds to step S656, and if not, the process returns to step S651.

  In step S656, it is determined whether the probability change notification effect execution flag is ON or OFF. If ON, the process proceeds to step S657. If OFF, the process returns to step S651. In step S657, on the basis of the lottery table F or the lottery table G set in steps S649 and S650, a secondary lottery for determining whether or not to notify the probability change is performed. In step S658, it is determined whether or not the secondary lottery (confirmed notification lottery) in step S657 has been won. If unsuccessful, the process proceeds to step S659 to execute a confirmed non-notification effect, and then returns to step S651. On the other hand, in the case of winning, after proceeding to step S660 and executing a definite notification effect (details will be described later), the probability change notification effect execution flag is set to OFF in step S661, and the process returns to step S651.

  In step S662, if the above-described unprocessed command includes a jackpot end command indicating the end of the jackpot game, the process proceeds to step S653 to perform subsequent processing. In step S632, it is determined whether the probability change notification execution flag is ON or OFF. If it is OFF, the process ends. If it is ON, the process proceeds to step S664. In step S664, after performing the fixed notification effect, the process proceeds to step S665, and the probability change notification effect execution flag is set to OFF.

  <Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S901 of the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S703 in the second sub-control unit main process 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 jackpot game>

  Next, an example of a big hit game will be described with reference to FIG. The figure schematically shows a time chart of a plurality of types of 16R big hit games.

  (A) to (e) in the figure all show examples of 16R big hit games, but a round ("Pakapaka") in which the opening time of the variable winning opening 234 is the first time (for example, 0.5 seconds). And the number of rounds (sometimes referred to as “long”) in which the opening time of the variable prize opening 234 is a second time (for example, 2 seconds) longer than the first time. It is different. The opening / closing frequency of the variable prize opening 234 is set to be the same in all rounds.

  Specifically, in the 16R jackpot game shown in FIG. 6A, the first round to the 14th round immediately after the start of the jackpot game are pac-ups, and the remaining two rounds are long. The profit amount of the entire jackpot game is substantially the same as that of the 2R jackpot game. Compared to the 16R jackpot game shown in FIGS. is there.

  Also, in the 16R jackpot game shown in FIG. 2B, the first to the 12th round immediately after the start of the jackpot game is pac-up and the remaining four rounds are long. The profit amount of the entire jackpot game is substantially the same as that of the 4R jackpot game, and the profit amount of the player is larger than that of the 16R jackpot game shown in FIG. This is a big hit game in which the player's profit is smaller than the 16R big hit game shown in FIG.

  Further, in the 16R jackpot game shown in FIG. 4C, the first to the eighth round immediately after the start of the jackpot game are pac-up and the remaining six rounds are long. The profit amount of the entire jackpot game is substantially the same as that of the 8R jackpot game, and the profit amount of the player is larger than that of the 16R jackpot game shown in FIGS. d) A jackpot game in which the player's profit is smaller than the 16R jackpot game shown in FIG.

  Further, in the 16R jackpot game shown in FIG. 4D, the first round to the fourth round immediately after the start of the jackpot game are pac-up and the remaining 12 rounds are long. The profit amount of the entire jackpot game is substantially the same as that of the 12R jackpot game, and the profit amount of the player is larger than that of the 16R jackpot game shown in FIGS. It is a big hit game in which the profit amount of the player is smaller than the 16R big hit game shown in e).

  Further, in the 16R jackpot game shown in FIG. 4E, the first round immediately after the start of the jackpot game to the last 16 rounds are long. This jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the profit amount of the player is larger than the 16R jackpot game shown in FIGS.

  As in this example, regardless of the amount of profit of the player, the number of times the open / close state is repeated at the variable prize opening 234 is set to be constant, and the difference in the amount of profit can be made by changing the opening time of one time. If it is provided, a round ramp is not necessary, so that it may be possible to prevent the player from knowing the expected probability of change in advance by the round ramp.

  Also, a first open state (for example, long) that is a first time in which the open state of the variable winning means (for example, variable prize opening 234) is long, and a second time that is shorter than the first time. And the second control state (eg, probability change) is controlled to the first open state after the variable winning means is controlled to the second open state. If the number of repetitions of the second open state is set to a large number, the small profit amount becomes a slap at the beginning of the big hit (the smaller the part, the larger the profit amount), but the larger the number of times However, since the probability variation rate becomes high, the player may not be uncomfortable.

  Further, for example, in the case of probability change, the 16R big hit game shown in FIG. 5A to FIG. 10D is performed, and in the case of non-probability change, the 16R big hit game shown in FIG. If it is configured to be able to acquire a large profit amount among multiple types of profit amount compared to the probability change (second success / failure determination result), the first hit is a non-probable big hit. However, there is a high possibility that a relatively large number of balls can be obtained, and the dissatisfaction of the player with respect to the non-probable big hit can be alleviated while maintaining continuity due to the probable change.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram schematically illustrating a time chart of a 16R jackpot game according to a modification. In the 16R jackpot game shown in FIG. 6A, the first to second rounds immediately after the start of the jackpot game are long, and the remaining 14 rounds are Pakapaka. The profit amount of the entire jackpot game is substantially the same as that of the 2R jackpot game. Also, in the 16R jackpot game shown in FIG. 5B, the first to fourth rounds immediately after the start of the jackpot game are long, and the remaining 10 rounds are Pakapaka. The profit amount of the entire jackpot game is substantially the same as that of the 4R jackpot game.

  As in this example, with a small profit amount, the variable winning means (for example, the variable winning opening 234) repeats the first open state, which is the first time, a predetermined number of times, and then the first time shorter than the first time. If the second open state at time 2 is repeated and only the first open state is repeated a predetermined number of times for a large profit amount, there may be a case where the profit amount becomes a point, and the timing becomes If it is early, it may be possible to have promising expectations.

  Also, in the 16R jackpot game shown in FIG. 6C, the rounds 1 to 2 and 4 are long after starting the jackpot game, and the remaining 10 rounds are Paka Paka. The combination of two times is long and one time. Also, in the 16R jackpot game of FIG. 6D, exceptionally long and pakapaka are used together in two rounds.

  As in this example, with a small profit amount, the variable winning means (for example, the variable winning opening 234) repeats the first open state, which is the first time, a predetermined number of times, and then the first time shorter than the first time. The second open state is repeated for two times, and with a large profit amount, the first open state is repeated after repeating the first open state a predetermined number of times, and then the first open state is repeated again. By doing so, the amount of profits can be increased during Pakapaka. A round lamp may be unnecessary.

  <Expected amount notification effect, final notification effect>

  Next, the above-described expected amount notification effect and fixed notification effect will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example of the effect during the big hit game.

  For example, when the first sub-control unit 400 determines in step S641 of the big hit start sub-control that it has received a big hit start command from the main control unit 300, as shown in FIG. The display device 208 is used to display a big hit game start (in this example, a big hit!). Then, although the 1st sub-control part 400 determines the effect execution opportunity by lottery in the said step S645, in this example, 2 rounds are selected as an effect execution round.

  Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 performs the above-described primary lottery at the above-described step S648, and also performs a fixed notification lottery (secondary lottery) at the above-described step S657 as to whether or not to perform a fixed notification effect. Then, in the case of winning the confirmation notification lottery, in two rounds of the performance execution round, for example, a confirmation notification effect (in this example, “probability confirmation!”) Suggesting confirmation of certainty change as shown in FIG. Display).

  Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not the current round is the profit amount notification round (in this example, 4R, 8R, 12R) in step S652, for example, 8R is the profit amount. In the case of the notification round, as shown in FIG. 8C, in the eighth round, the profit amount notification effect that suggests the profit amount in the big hit game (in this example, “I'm sorry. Profit amount notification effect (in this example, suggesting to the player that the profit for 8 rounds can be obtained) or suggesting the profit amount in the jackpot game as shown in FIG. Then, “15R confirmed!” Is displayed to indicate to the player that 15 rounds of profit can be obtained.

  As shown in this example, when it is informed that the gaming state notification effect is in a good gaming state by performing the gaming state notification effect prior to the execution of the profit amount notification effect during the big hit game, You can enjoy the profit notification effect with peace of mind.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is configured such that when a predetermined success / failure determination condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball is in the start region (for example, the first special figure start port 230, the second special figure start port). 232) and the like (for example, jackpot determination, etc.) for determining whether or not (for example, steps S283 and S284 of the special figure 2 related lottery process, steps S293 and S294 of the special figure 1 related lottery process, etc.) ) And a special game state in which the advantage to the player is advantageous from the normal state (for example, non-probability change state) when the result of the determination is a specific result (for example, special big hit, big hit, etc.) (For example, a big hit game) and a special game in which the advantage for the player after the special game state is more advantageous than the normal state and the advantage is different from the special game state. Control state transition means (for example, basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300, special figure state update processing, information stored in the control state storage area provided in the RAM 308) that shifts the control state to the state (for example, the probability variation state) Etc.), and a plurality of profit amounts (for example, the number of rounds) given during the special gaming state, and a profit amount notification for notifying the magnitude of the profit amount Notification effect execution means (for example, sub-control at the start of jackpot) capable of executing an effect (for example, an expected amount notification effect) and a gaming state notification effect (for example, a probable change notification effect) for notifying the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state ), And the notification effect executing means is configured to be capable of executing the gaming state notification effect before the profit amount notification effect is executed.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, by notifying the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state, when it is informed that the gaming state is good, the profit amount notification effect can be enjoyed with peace of mind. And can increase the interest of the player.

  The notification effect executing means may be configured to be able to execute the profit amount notification effect and the gaming state notification effect while the control state transition means is controlling to the special gaming state.

  With such a configuration, considering the minimum jackpot (small profit amount + no specific gaming state), it seems as if multiple levels of added value are added during the jackpot, which may improve the fun of the game. is there.

  In addition, the specific game state is composed of one or a plurality of specific game states having different merits, and the game state notification effect is obtained by changing the game state after the special game state is ended with the normal game state and the one or more It may be an effect that informs that it is one of the specific gaming states.

  With such a configuration, there are cases where a plurality of specific game states exist, and when the best specific game state is notified, the interest of the game can be improved.

  The symbol display means (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208) for displaying a symbol variation stop display for stopping and displaying the symbol mode corresponding to the result of the success / failure determination after the symbols are displayed in a variable manner. The symbol state (for example, the symbol combination that becomes a big jackpot of 4R, 8R, and 12R and the symbol combination that becomes a big jackpot of 4R, 8R, and 12R) corresponding to the specific determination result of the success / failure displayed in a stopped state is the end of the special state. Regardless of the gaming state afterwards, the same pattern mode (for example, decoration 1-decoration 1-decoration 1) may be determined.

  With such a configuration, when the symbol variation is stopped, the type of the specific gaming state is not known from the symbol combination, so that there may be a case where the notification effect during the special gaming state can be made interesting.

  Moreover, you may comprise the symbol aspect stopped and displayed on the said symbol display means so that the same symbol aspect can be determined irrespective of the magnitude of the said profit amount.

  With such a configuration, since the magnitude of the profit amount is not known by the symbol combination when the symbol variation is stopped, there is a case where it is possible to be interested by the notification effect during the special gaming state.

  The profit amount notification effect and the gaming state notification effect may be configured to be executable in different notification modes.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to inform the player of the profits given to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, and to prevent a decrease in the interest of the player.

  Further, when it is informed that the game state after the end of the special game state is the specific game state in the game state notification effect, the notification may be continued until the start of the specific game state.

  With such a configuration, the special gaming state can be digested while giving a sense of superiority that the specific gaming state is given by continuous notification, and the gaming motivation may be further sustained.

  In addition, as a design mode corresponding to the specific determination result, a special design mode (for example, decoration 7-, which can be stopped only when the profit amount is large and the specific game state is set after the special game state is finished). (Decoration 7-symbol combination of decoration 7) may be provided.

  With such a configuration, it is basically a game property that raises expectations with a gaming state notification effect and a profit amount notification effect, but by providing a combination that determines both good parts, it will be a symbol for a big hit Can also be noticed.

  In the normal state, the probability that the result of the success / failure determination becomes the specific success / failure determination result is performed with a first probability, while in the specific gaming state, the result of the determination of success / failure is the same as the result of the specific success / failure determination. May be performed with a second probability that is higher than the first probability.

  With such a configuration, the probability fluctuation in the pachinko machine is the mainstream in which the next big hit is promised, and if the probability change notification is made, it may be possible to expect further profit amount notification effect. is there. In particular, if the probability change notification is made with a game characteristic in which the probability change expectation becomes lower as the profit amount increases, the benefit notification effect may be enjoyed with peace of mind (the probability change expectation becomes lower as the profit amount increases). It is the order of the announcement production that eliminates the anxiety of becoming).

  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, 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, and the like. It can also be applied to machines and smart balls.

  Further, for example, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of reels 1002 that are provided with a plurality of types of symbols and are driven to rotate, a start lever 1004 for instructing rotation of the reels, A stop button 1006 provided to correspond to the reels for individually stopping the rotation of the reels, lottery means (lottery prize internal lottery) for determining whether or not an internal winning of a plurality of types of winnings is won, and lottery means Reel stop control means (reel stop control processing) that performs stop control related to the stop of rotation of the reel based on the lottery result, and the symbol combination displayed by the reel stopped based on the lottery result of the lottery means was won internally. A determination means (winning determination process) for determining whether or not the symbol combination is predetermined corresponding to the combination, and when the symbol stop mode is a predetermined winning mode, In addition to payout control means (medal payout process 1008) for performing game medium payout processing for paying out game media corresponding to the award mode, the effect means 1010 for executing effects based on the lottery results of the lottery means is provided. The means detects a launch device 1014 that launches a ball into a predetermined game area 1012, a winning port 1016 configured to be able to enter a ball launched from the launch device, and a ball that has entered the winning port 1016 Means 1018, payout means 1020 for paying out a ball when detecting means 1018 detects a ball, variable display device 1022 for variably displaying a predetermined symbol (identification information), and moving to a position where variable display device 1022 is shielded The variable display device 102 is provided with a possible shutter 1024 and a movable body 1026 that operates in a predetermined operation mode, and when a game ball enters the winning opening and wins. 2 is also suitable for a slot machine 1000 ”which is a production device 1010 that produces a game by stopping display after changing the symbol.

  The “special game state” according to the present invention corresponds to a bonus represented by a big bonus, a regular bonus, or the like, and the “specific game state” according to the present invention has an RT (replay winning probability higher than the normal state). It corresponds to a game with a high base, such as a game state that increases, or ART (a function that assists an operation procedure that facilitates winning of a specific winning combination in addition to the RT state). In other words, the present invention can be applied to a slot machine having a pattern in which RT or ART is informed as a gaming state after the bonus ends before the profit amount obtained during the bonus is informed.

  In addition, the “special game state” according to the present invention is not limited to the jackpot game, and the “specific game state” according to the present invention is not limited to the probable state, for example, short-time game, RT, ART, etc. Is included.

  In addition, the combination of the normal game and the specific game state according to the present invention is not limited to the normal game and the probability change state, for example, the normal game and the short time game, the normal game and the RT or ART, the short time game and the probability change state, and the number of times is small. Time-short games and short-time games with a high number of times, RT and ART, RTs with a low number of times and RTs with a high number of times are included.

  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 (9)

A go / no-go judging means for making a go / no-go judgment when a predetermined go / no-go judgment condition is satisfied;
When the result of the success / failure determination is a specific success / failure determination result, the special gaming state in which the advantage to the player is advantageous from the normal state, and the advantage to the player after the end of the special gaming state is higher than the normal state. And a control state transition means for shifting the control state to a special game state having a different advantage from the special game state.
It is possible to execute a profit amount notification effect for notifying the magnitude of the profit amount and a game state notification effect for notifying the game state after the end of the special game state while having a plurality of profit amounts given during the special game state. It has a notification effect execution means,
The game stand characterized in that the notification effect executing means is configured to be able to execute the gaming state notification effect before the profit amount notification effect is executed. The game stand according to claim 1,
The game table characterized in that the notification effect execution means is configured to be able to execute the profit amount notification effect and the game state notification effect while the control state transition means is controlling to the special game state. The game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
The specific gaming state is composed of one or a plurality of specific gaming states having different merits, and the gaming state notification effect is obtained by specifying the gaming state after the special gaming state is ended as the normal gaming state and one or a plurality of specifying states. A game stand characterized by being an effect of informing that one of the game states. The game stand according to claim 2 or 3,
A symbol display means for performing symbol variation stop display for displaying the symbol mode corresponding to the result of the determination of success / failure after the symbol is variably displayed,
A gaming platform that is configured to be able to determine the same symbol form regardless of the gaming state after the end of the special state as the symbol aspect corresponding to the specific determination result of the success / failure displayed on the symbol display means. . The game table according to claim 4,
The gaming machine is configured such that the symbol pattern that is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means can be determined regardless of the amount of profit. It is a game stand in any one of Claims 1-5,
A game table, wherein the profit amount notification effect and the gaming state notification effect can be executed in different notification modes. It is a game stand in any one of Claims 1-6,
A gaming table characterized in that, when it is informed in the gaming state notification effect that the specific gaming state is the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state, the notification is continued until the start of the specific gaming state. . It is a game stand in any one of Claims 4-7,
As a design mode corresponding to the specific determination result, a special design mode that can be stopped and displayed only when the profit amount is large and when the specific gaming state is set after the special gaming state ends, is provided. To play. The gaming state according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
In the normal state, the probability that the result of the success / failure determination will be the specific success / failure determination result is performed with a first probability, while in the specific gaming state, the probability that the result of the determination of success / failure will be the specific result of the determination The game machine is characterized in that is performed with a second probability higher than the first probability.